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3 CONTENTS Quick Facts/Media Information...1 Kimbrough Memorial Stadium A Championship Tradition...4 Coaching Staff Head Football Coach - Don Carthel WTAMU Coaching Records...7 Assistant Coaches Football Support Staff...12 Players Meet The Buffs Rosters Season Preview Returning Players Newcomers Opponents 2009 Buff Opponents Review 2008 Season in Review Statistics Game-by-Game Reviews The Lone Star Conference...70 LSC Record Book Record Book WTAMU Football Record Book Season-Opening Games...76 Homecoming Games...76 All-Time Series Record...76 Year-By-Year Results Buffalo Letterwinners WTAMU Football Records Year-by-Year Individual Leaders WTAMU Hall of Champions...90 WTAMU All-America Selections...90 Buffaloes in the Pros...91 Buffalo Bowl Appearances...92 Team Awards...92 This is WTAMU A Look At WTAMU Canyon and Amarillo...96 About NCAA Division II...97 President Dr. Patrick O Brien...98 Athletic Director Michael McBroom...99 WTAMU Athletics Administration Media Information WTAMU Traditions Buffalo Spirit University Facts Location Canyon, Texas Founded Enrollment ,550 President Dr. Patrick O Brien Athletic Director Michael McBroom Senior Assoc. A.D. (SWA) Holly Troth Nickname Buffaloes/Buffs Colors Maroon and White Affiliation NCAA Division II Conference Lone Star (South) Stadium Kimbrough Memorial Stadium Surface Synthetic Grass Capacity ,000 Athletic Department Phone (806) Ticket Sales Contact Misty Hobbs Ticket Office Phone Number (806) Media Relations Associate A.D./FB Contact Kent Johnson kjohnson@wtamu.edu Office Phone (806) Cell Phone (806) Assistant Director Andi Leavitt aleavitt@wtamu.edu Office Phone (806) SID Fax (806) Press Box Phone (806) Web Site SID Mailing Address WTAMU Box Canyon, Texas Overnight Address Russell Long Blvd... Canyon, Texas Coaching Staff Head Coach Don Carthel Alma Mater Eastern New Mexico (1974) WTAMU Record (.862, Four Years) Overall Collegiate Record (.629, 13 Years) Office Phone (806) Assistant Coaches Colby Carthel Defensive Coordinator Scott Parr Offensive Coordinator Nick Paremski Assistant Head Coach/Secondary Billy Best Associate Head Coach/Offensive Line Justin Deason OLBs/Special Teams Bob King Defensive Line Mike Nesbitt Outside Receivers/Recruiting Maurice Lane Secondary Jarrod Hinton Secondary Joel Hinton Running Backs Cole Gutierrez Offensive Asst. John Whitfield Video Coordinator Football Information 2008 Overall Record LSC Record (5-1 LSC South) Starters Returning (3 offense, 4 defense, 1 specialty) Starters Lost (8 offense, 7 defense, 1 specialty) Offensive Formation Spread Defensive Formation NCAA Division II Playoff Appearances NCAA Bowl Record First Year of Football All-Time Record (.486) w w w. g o b u f f s g o. c o m 1

4 Kimbrough Memorial Stadium Celebrating its Golden Anniversary during the 2009 season, Kimbrough Memorial Stadium has stood as a symbol of pride for West Texas A&M football fans since The stadium boasts the largest seating capacity of any on-campus football facility in NCAA Division II, seating 20,000 fans in its unique, bowl shaped surroundings. The Buffs contest against Texas A&M-Kingsville on Sept. 26, 2009, will mark 50 years to the date that the stadium was dedicated. Originally known as the Buffalo Bowl, the facility was renamed Kimbrough Memorial Stadium in 1971 in honor of the late WT football coach and athletic director Frank Kimbrough. The location, just off Interstate 27 on the Amarillo- Canyon Expressway, was chosen for its ground features that made a bowl-like construction easier for the Neil Singleton Construction Company of Amarillo. The $700,000 financing was handled, in part, by donated money from boosters desiring to replace the old 7,000 seat, on-campus structure that occupied land where the Jack B. Kelley Student Center, Killgore Research Center and Cornette Library now stand. Its east-side chair back section, which was the original home side, had power outlets every two seats affording fans power for electric blankets, radios, coffee pots, and even the new portable television sets. The stadium s dedication in 1959 served as the centerpiece for the University s 50th anniversary celebration and was attended by U.S. Sen. Lyndon B. Johnson, U.S. Representative Walter Rogers, members of the Board of Regents of Texas State Teachers Colleges, and delegates from about 40 colleges and universities across the Southwest. The stadium received a major overhaul when a new synthetic grass surface known as Field Turf was installed in 2003, replacing the original Bermuda-grass field. The first game ever played in the Bowl was against longtime Border Conference rival University of Arizona. A crowd of 11,000 fans saw the Wildcats defeat Coach Clark Jarnigan s young Buffs, 7-6, when freshman quarterback Corky Dawson was stopped in his attempt to run for two points. The point-after attempt came after Dawson had scored the Buffs first touchdown in the new stadium on a 10-yard keeper. The first victory by WTAMU in the new stadium was a decision over Drake on Halloween in The 100th game in the stadium saw the Buffs defeat Indiana State, 31-20, on Oct. 29, 1977, while the 200th game played at Kimbrough saw WT defeat Angelo State, 37-7 on Oct. 3, In 2005, 22,993 fans packed Kimbrough Memorial Stadium on Oct. 8 to watch the Buffs defeat rival Eastern New Mexico in overtime, 52-51, to claim the Wagon Wheel Trophy and their first conference championship since The largest crowd to ever see a contest at Kimbrough Memorial occurred on Oct. 13, 2007, when 23, 276 fans packed the historic stadium to see WT defeat Eastern New Mexico, The Buffs have led the nation in Division II total attendance each of the last four seasons under Coach Carthel, averaging just under 14,000 fans per regularseason home contest during the 2005 campaign, 12,049 fans per game during the 2007 season and 11,896 per contest in 2008, including crowds in excess of 22,000 packing the historic bowl in two of the past three years. 2 L S C C h a m p i o n s , , , N C A A p l a y o f f a p p e r a n c e s , , ,

5 Kimbrough Memorial Stadium Records Overall WTAMU Record at Kimbrough Memorial First Game Sept. 26, 1959 (Arizona 7, WTAMU 6) First WTAMU Win Oct. 31, 1959 (WTAMU 34, Drake 21) 50th WTAMU Win Nov. 22, 1973 (WTAMU 49, Louisville 23) 75th WTAMU Win Nov. 13, 1982 (WTAMU 30, New Mexico State 28) 100th WTAMU Win Sept. 23, 1995 (WTAMU 38, SW Oklahoma St. 21) 100th Game Oct. 29, 1977 (WTAMU 31, Indiana State 20) 200th Game Oct. 3, 1998 (WTAMU 37, Angelo State 7) 250th Game Oct. 15, 2007 (WTAMU 45, Texas A&M-Commerce 14) Most Points Scored by WTAMU 75 vs. Azusa Pacific (Sept. 13, 2008) Largest Attendance 23,276 on Oct. 13, 2007 (WTAMU 62, Eastern New Mexico 31) Largest Homecoming Crowd 23,276 on Oct. 13, 2007 (WTAMU 62, Eastern New Mexico 31) Texas Universities Average Attendance Division 1-AA and II School FOUR-YEar Avg. Texas State 12,875 12,886 11,408 11,225 12,099 West Texas A&M 13,089 10,637 12,421 11,896 12,010 Sam Houston State 9,268 9,469 9,627 10,076 9,610 Stephen F. Austin 8,472 7,686 8,480 8,577 8,303 Abilene Christian 6,957 9,001 8,008 8,796 8,191 Texas A&M-Kingsville 8,046 6,480 6,520 7,949 7,249 Midwestern State 6,277 6,053 7,138 7,478 6,737 Angelo State 9,483 4,358 6,674 5,130 6,411 Tarleton State 4,561 5,540 5,555 5,392 5,262 Texas A&M-Commerce 1,650 2,797 1,666 1,702 1,954 w w w. g o b u f f s g o. c o m 3

6 A championship tradition Over the past four seasons, no Texas-based NCAA collegiate football team has won more regular-season games, nor posted a better regular-season winning percentage, than West Texas A&M. With a four-year regular-season record of 41 wins and just three defeats, the Buffaloes 93.2 winning percentage stands high above them all. In fact, only one team, nationally, has recorded a better regular-season winning percentage than the Buffaloes over that four-year span. Helping make that total a reality is the fact that WT has not lost a regular-season road contest since October, a span of over four-and-a-half seasons. And they ve dropped just one regular-season home game over those past four years. Tough on the road; tough at home. Record-breaking crowds and 10-win regular seasons. It all adds up to three-consecutive Lone Star Conference championships and four straight NCAA Playoff appearances. Over the four seasons that Don Carthel has been the Buffs head coach, WT has become a perennial football powerhouse. Winning Percentage Nationally (Last Four Seasons, Regular Season Only) School Total W/L% 1. Grand Valley State West Texas A&M North Alabama Ohio State USC Montana Northwest Missouri North Dakota Texas Florida others Oklahoma LSU TCU Texas Tech Winning Percentage Texas Universities (Last Four Seasons, Regular Season Only) School Total W/L% 1. West Texas A&M Texas TCU Abilene Christian Texas Tech Tarleton State Midwestern State Houston Texas State Texas A&M TAMU-Commerce Texas-El Paso Sam Houston St TAMU-Kingsville Rice Angelo State Baylor Stephen F. Austin Southern Methodist North Texas L S C C h a m p i o n s , , , N C A A p l a y o f f a p p e r a n c e s , , ,

7 coaching & Support Staff Head Coach Don Carthel Pages 6-7 Assistant Coaches Pages 8-11 Support Staff Page 12

8 Don Carthel Head Coach FIFth Season Eastern New Mexico 74 To say that Don Carthel has elevated the West Texas A&M football to that of national prominence would be an understatement. What Carthel has accomplished over the past four seasons at WTAMU is simply amazing, having taken a program that had won just seven games over the previous four years combined and guide it to four successive NCAA Division-II playoff appearances, three-consecutive Lone Star Conference Championships - and 44 victories. During his first season in Canyon, Carthel and the Buffs surprised everyone, having been picked to finish last in the LSC preseason poll, as they registered a 10-1 regular season record and captured the school s first Lone Star Conference Championship in 19 years. Excitement surrounding Carthel s program was evident as attendance soared, with a regular-season average of over 14,000 fans per game at Kimbrough Memorial Stadium. In addition to garnering local praise from alumni and area media outlets, Carthel was honored by his peers as the 2005 Lone Star Conference Coach of the Year. Following that breakout campaign there was still work to be done as Carthel set out in 2006 to let the LSC and the rest of NCAA Division II know that WT s 2005 s success was no fluke. The Buffs left little doubt, as they posted an 11-2 season and became the first squad in school history to claim back-to-back outright conference championships. In addition, WT notched another first in the school record book as it claimed the program s first-ever NCAA Division II playoff victory with a overtime win over Abilene Christian. After leading the country in Division II average attendance the previous year, Buff fans again came out in droves, helping WT rank first, nationally, in total attendance. That only set the stage for what was to come during the 2007 campaign, as the Buffs confidently went about amassing the school s first-ever undefeated regular season, going 11-0 to claiming a third-straight Lone Star Conference championship and advance two rounds into the NCAA post-season playoffs. Another 11-win, record shattering campaign followed in 2008, as the Buffs again were among the biggest draws in NCAA Division II. That season saw Carthel s squad set no fewer than 15 team, 21 individual, 26 LSC and eight NCAA playoff records. But this isn t the first taste of success for the Friona, Texas, native, as he has enjoyed several successful coaching stops during his career, including time at LSCrival Eastern New Mexico, the University of Texas-El Paso and the University of Dubuque. Carthel graduated from ENMU with a bachelor s degree in Physical Education and a minor in Mathematics in 1974, then obtained his master s in Physical Education in He played center for the Greyhounds from , helping ENMU to a No. 17 NAIA ranking his senior season. In addition to his efforts on the gridiron, Carthel also threw discus for ENMU s 1974 national championship squad. In 1975, Carthel began his coaching career at Floydada High School, serving as the defensive coordinator under Hall of Fame coach L.G. Wilson. He helped lead the Whirlwinds to district championships in both 1975 and In 1977, Carthel moved up to the collegiate ranks, beginning at NCAA Division-III Dubuque University (Iowa). He was assistant head coach/defensive coordinator for the Spartans from and helped turn around a program that had won just three games over the previous four years. Carthel helped lead Dubuque to backto-back Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (IIAC) championships in 1978 and 1979, as well as the NCAA Division III playoffs. During 1979, DU was undefeated and ranked No. 3 in the country. Carthel returned to the high school ranks in 1980, serving as defensive coordinator at Fort Worth s Boswell High School. One season later, at the age of 28, Carthel became the youngest head coach in the country when he took over at Lubbock Christian College (now Lubbock Christian University), a position he held from Carthel then moved on to become an assistant coach at the University of Texas-El Paso (UTEP) from before returning to his alma mater to serve as head coach from While head coach at ENMU, Carthel helped the Greyhounds make the transition from NAIA to NCAA Division II, becoming one the top programs in the LSC. In 1985, during Carthel s first year at the helm, the Greyhounds faced Texas A&I (now Texas A&M University-Kingsville) in the season finale for a share of the LSC title. Despite narrowly losing that game, 21-17, the Greyhounds surged to the top of the LSC, claiming the conference crown in 1991 and becoming the first team outside of Texas to win the LSC championship in the conference s 59 years of football. Carthel compiled a (.610) ledger in his seven years at ENMU, winning seven or more games in five of his seven seasons, including opening the 1987 season with a 9-0 record and tying the school record for victories in a season. In five of Carthel s seven years, the Greyhounds were ranked in the Division II Top 20 poll. In 2001, Carthel was honored with the induction into the ENMU Hall of Fame. In January, 1992, Carthel resigned from coaching to return to Friona, where he farmed, raised his family and served on the Friona school board for the next nine years. However, Carthel could not stay away from coaching and, in 2001, became a volunteer coach at Abilene Christian. During that time, his son, Colby, was a standout linebacker at Angelo State University, leading the Rams to the LSC South title in The younger Carthel would join the ACU staff in 2000 as the recruiting coordinator and defensive line coach. In Abilene, father and son Carthel s Coaching File Coaching History Floydada High School Defensive Coord University of Dubuque (Iowa) Asst. Head Coach/Def. Coord Ft. Worth Boswell High School Defensive Coord Lubbock Christian College Head Coach Texas at El Paso Offensive Line/Special Teams Eastern New Mexico Head Coach Retired/Farming/Friona School Board Abilene Christian Volunteer Coach Amarillo Dusters Head Coach/General Manager West Texas A&M Head Coach Collegiate Head Coaching Record 1981 Lubbock Christian (NAIA) Lubbock Christian (NAIA) Eastern New Mexico Eastern New Mexico Eastern New Mexico Eastern New Mexico Eastern New Mexico Eastern New Mexico Eastern New Mexico LSC Champions 2005 West Texas A&M LSC Champions/NCAA Playoffs 2006 West Texas A&M LSC Champions/NCAA Playoffs 2007 West Texas A&M LSC Champions/NCAA Playoffs 2008 West Texas A&M NCAA Playoffs Career Collegiate Coaching Record L S C C h a m p i o n s , , , N C A A p l a y o f f a p p e r a n c e s , , ,

9 enjoyed their first coaching stint on the same sideline, a scenario that would repeat itself in 2006 when Colby joined the WT football staff as the Buffs defensive coordinator. The elder Carthel coached at ACU until 2004, when he was named the head coach and general manager of the Amarillo Dusters in their inaugural season in the Intense Football League (IFL). Amarillo posted a 15-3 record under Carthel and won the IFL Championship. Carthel resigned from the Dusters three games into the 2005 season to take the reins at West Texas A&M. Carthel received honors from the Panhandle Sports Hall of Fame after the Buffs sensational 2005 season. In addition, Carthel has garnered the Coach of the Year award from the IFL, as well as being named to the Panhandle Sports Hall of Fame in 2004 for leading the Dusters to the IFL crown. That honor accompanies his 1991 Panhandle Sports Hall of Fame Honor for leading the ENMU football program to the LSC Championship. Born in Dimmitt, Texas, Carthel was raised in Friona, where as a child, he and his brothers found rides to Canyon to watch WT football and basketball games. Carthel and his wife, the former Cindy Phillips, of Farwell, Texas, have been married for 37 years, and have two adult children, Colby and Courtney. Colby continues to accompany his father on the sidelines as WTAMU s defensive coordinator and is married to Sarah (Butler) Don and Cindy Carthel Carthel, an All-American volleyball player for the WTAMU Lady Buffs and current assistant for the WTAMU volleyball program. Courtney is married to Andrew Burgoon, principal at Canyon ISD s City View Elementary, and they have twin daughters, Kylie and Kyler, and a son, Kelton. Top-10 Buffalo Coaches By Victories (min. of 30 games coached) Coach Wins Years Overall Record 1. Joe E. Kerbel Frank Kimbrough Don Carthel Pres Alfred Baggett Bill Yung Stan McGarvey Gene Mayfield Samuel D. Burton , Bill Kelly W.A. Gus Miller Top-10 Buffalo Coaches By winning pct. (min. of 20 games coached) Coach Years Dates Record Win % 1. Don Carthel Pres Jack C. Curtice Joe E. Kerbel Bill Kelly Alfred Baggett Frank Kimbrough Bill Yung Morris Stone Douglas A. Shirley Stan McGarvey With a won-lost percentage of 86.3% over his first four seasons, don carthel is the winningest football coach in WTAMU history. w w w. g o b u f f s g o. c o m 7

10 assistant coaches colby carthel Defensive Coordinator FOURTH Season Recruiting Area: San Antonio scott parr Offensive Coordinator FOURTH Season Recruiting Area: North Houston Now in his fourth season with the WTAMU football staff, defensive coordinator Colby Carthel has overseen the development of a Buffalo defensive unit that has held four opponents scoreless and five teams to three points or less over the past two seasons. In 2008, Carthel oversaw the development of linebacker Jared Brock who was a 2008 AFCA all-america selection, as well as earning LSC South Linebacker of the Year accolades. During 2007, lineman Brandon Swain earned first-team Little all-america honors, as well as being named LSC Defensive Lineman of the Year under Carthel s direction. Carthel joined the Buffs coaching staff after spending the previous six seasons as the defensive line coach and recruiting coordinator at LSC-rival Abilene Christian University. During his time in Abilene, Carthel enjoyed his first stint coaching alongside his father, Current WT head coach Don Carthel, when the elder Carthel served as a volunteer coach for the Wildcats from While at ACU, Carthel s defensive linemen earned numerous honors, including 13 All-Lone Star Conference and four All-Region selections. Clayton Farrell excelled under Carthel at ACU, nabbing All-LSC honors three times, in addition to being selected as an all-america and twice selected as LSC Defensive Lineman of the Year. Another player personally recruited to ACU by Carthel, Danieal Manning, was a three-time all-american at the school and was recently drafted as the Chicago Bears No. 1 pick in the 2006 NFL Draft. Prior to his coaching career at ACU, Carthel was a standout player at Angelo State, where he was a starting middle linebacker. As a senior in 1999, Carthel helped lead the Rams to the LSC South Championship by recording 59 tackles, four sacks and one fumble recovery. At ASU, Carthel earned Lone Star Conference Player of the Week honors once in addition to being selected Academic All-LSC on three occasions. He also competed in track and field as a four-year letterwinner in the discus at Angelo State, finishing fourth at the LSC Championships in the event as a senior. A standout in both football and track at Friona (Texas) High School, Carthel helped guide the Chieftains to their first district football title in 29 years as a senior. In track & field, Carthel finished fourth at the state meet in the discus, with a school-record throw of , a record previously held by his father. Carthel graduated from Angelo State in 2000 with his bachelor s degree in Biology. Carthel is married former West Texas A&M All-American volleyball player and current WT assistant volleyball coach, Sarah Butler and the couple resides in Canyon. The man behind WT s record-breaking offensive unit is Scott Parr, who returns for his third season as the team s offensive coordinator. Parr initially joined the Buff coaching staff in During the 2008 season, Parr s offensive unit scored 50 or more points on six occasions while breaking no fewer than 64 team, conference and NCAA playoff records. Among them were records for most yards total offense (7,079), total offensive yards per game (544.5), total points scored (626) and points per game (48.1). Under his guidance, quarterback Keith Null shattered the WT and LSC records for passing yardage (5,097), passing yards/game (392.1) and highest completion percentage/ season (67.5), among others. In 2007, Parr s offensive unit continued their record-breaking ways, setting then-wt and Lone Star Conference records for most yards passing in a single-season, most single-game completions, season-completions, season-yards per game and total passing yards (all of which were broken in 2008). In his first season with the Buffs program, Parr helped to direct the WT offense to another spectacular season, as the unit ranked second nationally in team passing yards by averaging per game. In addition, 10 WT offensive players earned All-Lone Star Conference South honors, including receiver Charly Martin, who also captured numerous All-American accolades. Parr came to WTAMU from LSC-member, Tarleton State, where he coached the Texans wide receivers for one season. Prior to Tarleton, Parr served as a graduate assistant for two seasons at Baylor, working with the team s tight ends. During his time in Waco, Parr earned his master s in Education in Before moving to Baylor, Parr was the wide receivers coach at another LSC foe, Abilene Christian, for three seasons. While at ACU, he coached alongside current West Texas A&M head coach Don Carthel. During that time, the Wildcats won a share of the LSC South title in 2002, leading the conference in passing offense. Parr also served a stint as running backs coach at Sam Houston State for two seasons, including the 1999 campaign in which SHSU led the Southland Conference in total offense. While at Sam Houston State, Parr earned his master s degree in Kinesiology. Parr earned his bachelor s degree in Exercise & Sport Science from Hardin-Simmons University in He began his coaching career there in 1997 as a student assistant, working with HSU s quarterbacks. During his playing days, Parr was a wide receiver at Hardin-Simmons and was a key element on three Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association championship teams. Both Parr and his wife, the former Kyla Flippo, are natives of Plainview, Texas. The couple are the parents of a daughter, Berkeley. Carthel with his wife, former West Texas A&M all-america volleyball player Sarah (Butler) Carthel Scott Parr Family 8 L S C C h a m p i o n s , , , N C A A p l a y o f f a p p e r a n c e s , , ,

11 assistant coaches billy best Associate Head Coach/Offensive Line FOURTH Season Recruiting Area: Central Texas/Mississippi Juco s A key to the success of the WT passing game is it s offensive line. The person charged with overseeing that unit is Billy Best, now in his fourth season with the Buffalo coaching staff. Over the past two seasons, the Buffalo offensive line has provided protection for a unit that has led the nation in passing while ranking among the top three, nationally, in total offense. Over those two seasons, the Buffs have allowed just 37 QB sacks in 1,306 passing attempts. Individually, linemen J Marcus Webb, Devario Dorsey, Tommy Crowley and Pat Schwenke earned all-lone Star Conference honors under Best s guidance, with Webb earning several all-america mentions. The 2006 season saw Best assist in the production of three All-LSC offensive linemen. Prior to joining WTAMU, the Rayville, La., native spent two seasons as the offensive coordinator at Ranger College in Ranger, Texas, where he also handled recruiting duties. As recruiting coordinator at Ranger, Best oversaw the transition of new players into the program and many outbound players into the systems of four-year institutions. Best has also coached at the high school level in Louisiana, spending time at Farmerville, Bolton and Delhi High Schools. Best played collegiate football at Millsaps College and the University of Louisiana-Monroe, earning his bachelor s degree in Health and Human Performance from ULM in He received his master s from WTAMU in Best and his wife, Jennifer, a registered nurse, reside in Canyon with their dogs, Boudreaux and Rocky. Billy and Jennifer Best justin deason Linebackers/Special Teams Coordinator FOURTH Season Recruiting Area: South Houston/Mississippi and Kansas Juco s Now in his fourth season with the WT football program is outside linebackers coach and special teams coordinator, Justin Deason. Under his tutelage, the Buff linebacking and special teams corps have enjoyed national prominence. During the 2008 season, Buff placekicker James Chandler set a school record for consecutive PATs. outside linebacker Jared Brock earned LSC Linebacker of the Year and numerous all-america honors, including AFCA all-america. Meanwhile, the WT punting unit ranked second, nationally, in net punting. The previous year, kicker Jon Roberts set two school and one Lone Star Conference record, while return specialist Wayne McKnight led the nation in return average. As a unit, the WT specialty teams ranked 13th in kickoff defense. Linebacker Jared Brock earned all-southwest Region, third-team all-america honors and was named LSC Linebacker of the Year. During 2006, the WTAMU special teams again ranked among the top-two units in the country while a pair of return specialists garnering All-LSC honors. Linebacker Brock, meanwhile, earned three separate all-america honors. Prior to coming to West Texas, Deason coached for two seasons at East Central University, were he worked with the team s linebackers and served as special teams coordinator. During his tenure at ECU, five linebackers were named as all-lsc performers and the team was continually ranked among the top special teams units in both the LSC and the nation. Deason was a two-year letterwinner at Oklahoma State in , where he played linebacker and on special teams. Deason helped the Cowboys post numerous victories over nationally ranked opponents and win the 2002 Houston Bowl. Prior to transferring to OSU, Deason was an all-conference pick as a freshman at Cisco Junior College in addition to spending one year at Butler County CC. The Norman, Okla., native received his bachelor s degree in Education from Central Oklahoma in 2003 and received his master s in Secondary Education from East Central University in Deason has also been active in the Oklahoma Special Olympics and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He and his wife, Autumn, are active in their local church and have two children, Jaxon and Aubrey. The Deason family Justin Deason Family w w w. g o b u f f s g o. c o m 9

12 assistant coaches bobby king Defensive Line SECOND Season Recruiting Area: Dallas/Fort Worth mike nesbitt Outside Receivers/Recruiting Coordinator THIRd Season Recruiting Area: Texas Panhandle/New Mexico Bobby King, responsible for developing the West Texas A&M defensive line, returns for a second-consecutive season with the Buffalo football program. During the 2008 season, King helped develop firstteam all-lsc defensive tackle Broderick Marshall, as well as LSC co-defensive Lineman of the Year Eugene Sims. King spent the 2006 and 2007 seasons at Baylor, where he worked with the defensive tackles. This represents King s second stint on the WT coaching staff, as he was previously with the Buffaloes in At that time, he coached the defensive line during the Buffaloes breakout, 10-2, campaign. During that season, King helped form a defensive unit that enabled WT to enjoy their most successful season in 55 years, clinch a Lone Star Conference championship and make the school s first-ever NCAA Division II Playoff appearance. King initially came to WTAMU from St. Martha (Ky.) School, where he coached the defensive line. He began his coaching career as a student assistant at his alma mater, Texas-El Paso, working with the defensive line from A three-year letterwinner ( ) and two-year starter with the Miners, King received his bachelors degree in Criminal Justice from UTEP in He later received his masters from Baylor in King and his wife, the former Elizabeth Ries, reside in Canyon. Bobby and Elizabeth king Mike Nesbitt is entering his second season with the West Texas A&M Buffs where he will be again be coaching the team s outside wide receivers as well as duties as recruiting coordinator. In 2008, under Nesbitt s guidance, receiver Charly Martin broke 23 individual WT, Lone Star Conference and NCAA receiving marks. For the year, Martin grabbed 95 passes for 1,867 yards and 22 TDs to earn all-lsc and all-america honors During 2007, Nesbitt-developed receivers Martin and A.J. Ruffins combined for 114 receptions 1,546 yards and 20 TDs. Additionally, Martin received all-america honors. No stranger to championship-caliber football, Nesbitt was the offensive/recruiting coordinator for Blinn College in Brenham, Texas. During his two seasons at Blinn, he helped the Buccaneers post an impressive 19-3 record that included the 2006 NJCAA National Championship. During that 2006 championship season, the Buccaneer offense finished 10th, nationally, in total offense, averaging yards per game. During that time, Nesbitt coached 10 players to all-conference honors and two to All-America accolades. Before his move to Brenham, Nesbitt was the offense line, running backs and kicking coach at Howard Payne University. During his four seasons with the Yellow Jackets, the team recorded a mark and its offense ranked among the top units in both the American Southwest Conference and the country. Six players earn all-conference honors, while one of the team s kickers garnered All-America praise under Nesbitt s guidance. His other coaching experience includes a stop at Western New Mexico, where he was the quarterbacks, wide receivers and special teams coach. In addition, Nesbitt has coached at both the New Mexico Class 5A and 4A levels. As a player, Nesbitt lettered for the University of New Mexico, where he served as punter from Among his playing accolades is a single-season punting average of 45.0, ranking third in the nation that year and placing second in the UNM record book. In addition, Nesbitt led the nation in net punting as a senior, with an average of 41.9 yards per kick. For his on-and-off the field accomplishments, Nesbitt was honored as the 1993 Male Athlete of the Year by the Albuquerque Sports Hall of Fame, in addition to earning second team All-WAC attention. After concluding his collegiate career at UNM, Nesbitt spent time in the NFL as a punter with the New Orleans Saints and Minnesota Vikings organizations. He then returned to UNM where he received his bachelor s degree in Nesbitt and his wife, Camille, have one son, Gavin. Mike Nesbitt family 10 L S C C h a m p i o n s , , , N C A A p l a y o f f a p p e r a n c e s , , ,

13 assistant coaches nick paremski Assistant Head Coach/Secondary FOURTH Season Recruiting Area: Austin Area/California Juco; Trinity Valley CC; Navarro JC Nick Paremski enters his fourth season with the West Texas A&M football program, serving in the dual roles as both the team s assistant head coach as well as tutoring the defensive backs. Over the past two seasons, Paremski s secondary unit has ranked among the Lone Star Conference leaders in passing efficiency defense (the 2007 unit ranked 17th nationally), while, individually, he helped develop the talents of Darnell Johnson, Arseel Shakoor, Bret Jones, Cashmin Thomas and Curtis Jefferson, all of whom garnered various post-season accolades. In 2005, Paremski helped a pair of Buff defensive backs garner All-LSC honors as WT claimed its second straight LSC Championship. Prior to arriving in Canyon, Paremski spent two seasons at Lone Star Conference rival Texas A&M-Kingsville, where he helped the Javelinas capture the 2004 LSC Championship and an NCAA Division II playoff berth. Under Paremski s tutelage, three TAMUK defensive backs earned All-LSC recognition including Michael Bragg, who captured first team All-LSC and Daktronics All-Southwest Region honors following the 2004 season. Bragg, who originally signed a professional contract with the New York Giants, currently plays for the Kansas City Chiefs,. As a team, the Texas A&M-Kingsville secondary was impressive in 2005, as they limited opponents to yards a game, ranking second in the Lone Star Conference. Paremski has been associated with winning football throughout his career. Prior to his tenure at TAMUK, Paremski coached at Holmen (Wisc.) High School and helped lead the defensive unit to a school record for interceptions in In addition, Paremski was a part of the successful coaching staff that won two consecutive Mississippi Valley Conference Championships in 2002 and Paremski earned his bachelor s degree in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and holds a master s of Business Administration from Texas A&M- Kingsville. Nick and his wife, Krista, reside in Amarillo and are the parents of a son, Huston. AAron askren equipment Mgr./video First Season ELDON GRIMSLID Linebackers First Season JOEL HINTON Running Backs Second Season Anthony Clark Wide Receivers First Season COLE GUTIERREZ Offensive line Second Season John WHITFIELD Linebackers / Video Second Season DEVARIO DORSEY Offensive Line First Season JARROD HINTON Secondary Second Season MAURICE LANE Secondary First Season Nick and Krista Paremski RYAN MILLER defensive line Second Season BRANDON ROMERO Defensive Line Second Season w w w. g o b u f f s g o. c o m 11

14 support staff sarah ramey Strength & Conditioning THIRD Year at West Texas A&M Sarah Ramey is now in her third season as the strength & conditioning coach at WTAMU. Ramey works with WT student-athletes in all sports in the areas of strength training and physical conditioning, the benefits of which can be seen in the numerous honors and team championships which WT has garnered during the past three seasons. From she served as an assistant strength and condition coach at the University of Colorado. In that capacity, she worked with the school s football, volleyball, women s soccer and alpine skiing squads. In addition, Ramey also is a registered yoga instructor and taught yoga classes at Colorado. Prior to her stint at Colorado, Ramey worked for one year as a graduate assistant coach at Kansas State, where she earned her master s degree in Kinesiology in August of Before attending KSU, Ramey took on a five-month internship with Mike Boyle Strength and Conditional in Winchester, Mass. During her collegiate days, Ramey was a three-year volleyball letter winner at Wichita State where she played middle blocker and right side hitter for the Shockers. She earned the Missouri Valley Academic Excellence Award in 2000 and maintained a 3.83 GPA while graduating with a degree in Exercise Science in May of No stranger to the West Texas region, Ramey lived in Hereford, Texas, for five years and helped guide Hereford High School to the 1996 State Volleyball Championship, before graduating from Andover High School in Andover, Kan. dr. david rausch Faculty Athletic Representative 11th Year at West Texas A&M Rausch has served as WTAMU s Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR) since January, 2003, promoting academic integrity in intercollegiate athletics and to promote institutional control of athletics. As Faculty Athletics Representative, Rausch represents the university at meetings of the NCAA and the Lone Star Conference. He joined the faculty in 1998 and teaches courses on American political institutions, state and local government, and social science research methods and statistics. A native of southeastern Pennsylvania, Rausch earned his bachelor s degree from the University of Alaska Fairbanks in 1989, and his master s (1992) and Ph.D. (1995) from the University of Oklahoma, all in political science. He and his wife, Mary, a WTAMU librarian, reside in Canyon. ron hulsey Head Athletic Trainer SEVENth Year at West Texas A&M Now in his seventh year as head athletic trainer at WTAMU, Hulsey is in his second stint with the university, having served as head athletic trainer from In 2002, Hulsey accepted a position with Sports Medicine Outreach and later was honored as Top of Texas Athletic Trainer of the Year in Prior to his first term at WTAMU\, Hulsey was a graduate assistant athletic trainer for the university for three years. During this time, he was an associate in the Justin Sports Medicine Program in addition to being the head athletic trainer for the Amarillo Dillas ( ). Hulsey earned his bachelor s degree in Kinesiology in 1996 and his master s degree in Sports and Exercise Science in 1999, both from WTAMU. Hulsey and his wife, Sharrise, reside in Canyon. Sharrise works in Amarillo as an Optometry Tech for Wolflin Vision Clinic and is a NSCA Certified Personal Trainer. stephanie sumpter Assistant Athletic Trainer SEVENth Year at West Texas A&M Sumpter, MS, ATC, LAT, is in her fourth year with the WTAMU Athletic Department as Assistant Athletic Trainer and her seventh season, overall, with the program. Sumpter, a Fritch, Texas, native, joined WTAMU Athletics after serving three years as an instructor for the Sports and Exercise Sciences Department at WTAMU. During that time, she worked as a contracted Athletic Trainer to area high schools for Zach Thomas Physical Therapy and Barnhill Sports Medicine, both of Amarillo. Sumpter earned her bachelor s degree from Oklahoma Baptist University in Sports and Exercise Sciences with a physical therapy emphasis in Sumpter earned her master s degree from WTAMU in Sports & Exercise Sciences in She resides in Umbarger, Texas, with her husband, Brad, and sons, Zane and Aden. seth naughton Assistant Athletic Trainer/Instructor FIFth Year at West Texas A&M Now in his fifth year with WTAMU s Athletic Training department, Seth Naughton serves as an assistant to the Head Athletic Trainer in addition to being the Head Trainer for the football program. Naughton graduated from Southwestern College (Kan.) in 2000 with a bachelor s degree in Health & Physical Education and a Sports Medicine emphasis. Naughton then earned his master s degree in Sports & Exercise Science from West Texas A&M in In , he served as the Head Athletic Trainer for the Lady Buff Basketball team. The following year, he was the head athletic trainer for volleyball and baseball. From , Naughton worked for HealthSouth Physical Therapy of Lubbock, specializing in High School Sports Medicine Outreach Program at Class 2A Slaton (Texas) High School. Naughton spent 2004 as the Head Athletic Trainer for the Lubbock Lonestars Arena Football Team (IFL) then from he was the Clinical Outreach Athletic Trainer for Northwest Texas Sports Medicine Center in Amarillo. During that time, Naughton worked with Canyon (Texas) High School, Wellington (Texas) ISD, and Amarillo River Road High School. The Chanute, Kan. native resides in Amarillo with his wife, Kimberly, who is a 2004 graduate of WTAMU. 12 L S C C h a m p i o n s , , , N C A A p l a y o f f a p p e r a n c e s , , ,

15 MEET THE BUFFALOES Alphabetical and Numerical Rosters Pages Season Preview Pages Returning Buffs Pages Fresmen Pages 40-44

16 2009 buffaloes alphabetical roster NO NAME POS HT WT Yr-EXP HOMETOWN (High School) NO NAME POS HT WT Yr-EXP HOMETOWN (High School) 43 Shad Baichtal DB Jr-Tr Mission Viejo, Calif. (High / Orange Coast) 9 Sedrick Knowlton WR Sr-3L Mesquite, Texas (Dr. John Horn) 19 Michael Bigelow DB Fr-RS Waco, Texas (LaVega) 6 Wade Langley WR So-1L Lampasas, Texas (High) 18 Blake Bonner OLB Fr-RS Canyon, Texas (Randall).. Russell Law WR Fr-HS Balko, Okla. (Balko) 8 Bryan Braman OLB Jr-TR Spokane, Wash. (Long Beach CC) 53 Isaiah Lewis OL Jr-TR Meridian, Miss. (E. Miss. JC) 32 Michael Brisco DB So-1L Childress, Texas (High) 16 Tanner Marsh QB Fr-RS Lewisville, Texas (Hebron).. Bradley Brown OLB Fr-HS Matador, Texas (Motley County) 99 Broderick Marshall DL Sr-1L Austin, Texas (McCallum) 30 Chris Brown OLB So-1L Amarillo, Texas (Palo Duro) 61 Denarius Marshall ILB Fr-RS Houston, Texas (Aldine) 25 Dee Brown DB Jr-TR Los Angeles, Calif. (Coll. of the Desert) 45 Josephius Martin WR Fr-SQ Houston, Texas (Wheatley) 80 Stephen Burton WR Jr-TR Lakewood, Calif. (Long Beach CC) 91 Gage Mayer WR Fr-RS Lubbock, Texas (Monterey) 21 Maurice Caldwell DB So-1L San Antonio, Texas (Warren) 55 Brad McCarty OL Jr-2L Amarillo, Texas (High) 40 Bo Campbell DL Fr-RS Lubbock, Texas (Coronado) 54 Taylor McCuller ILB Fr-RS Red Oak, Texas (High).. Brock Carson OL Fr-HS Lubbock, Texas (High) 50 Kevin McCluskey ILB So-1L Waxahachie, Texas (High) 28 James Chandler K Sr-1L London, England (Las Lomas) 64 John McDaniel OL So-SQ Austin, Texas (Bowie).. David Christmas ILB Fr-HS Houston, Texas (Alief Hastings) 36 Kortney McDow WR Fr-RS Abilene, Texas (High) 72 Renarko Cunninghtam OL Sr-1L Miami, Fla. (Dillard) 94 Jerry Miller DL Jr-TR Aiea, Hawaii (Mt. SAC) 34 Kendrick Cutsinger WR So-1L Austin, Texas (Westlake) 56 Aaron Mullane OL Fr-RS Amarillo, Texas (Tascosa) 97 Servell Dandridge DL Fr-RS DeSoto, Texas (Duncanville) 57 Steve Nwobi DL So-SQ Irving, Texas (Nimitz) 88 Tim Cowdrey P Jr-TR Reedley, Calif. (Reedley Coll.) 47 Mark Okoro DB Fr-RS Austin, Texas (Manor) 4 Tae Evans DB Jr-2L Amarillo, Texas (Palo Duro) 33 Derrick Peoples DL Jr-2L Diana, Texas (New Diana) 39 Kachi Ezirike OLB Fr-RS Houston, Texas (Hightower) 26 Joseph Peterson OLB Sr-1L Amarillo, Texas (Tascosa) 52 Zane Farris OLB Jr-2L Nazareth, Texas (High) 37 Todd Phillips K Fr-RS Amarillo, Texas (Bushland) 63 Caleb Fields OL Fr-HS Panhandle, Texas (High) 3 Caleb Randolph DB So-1L Crosby, Texas (High) 23 Mark Ford OLB Sr-3L Lockney, Texas (High) 29 Lance Ratliff WR Fr-HS Lubbock, Texas (Frenship) 1 Keithon Flemming RB Sr-2L Mesquite, Texas (Naaman Forest) 17 Chuck Roberts DB Jr-TR Guyton, Ga. (Marshall Univ.) 46 Coleman Gibbs WR Fr-RS El Paso, Texas (Coronado) 98 Marcus Rowe DL Sr-1L Prairie, Miss. (West Point) 41 Brittan Golden WR So-1L Denver City, Texas (High) 11 A.J. Ruffins WR Jr-2L Missouri City, Texas (High) 51 Drew Graham ILB So-1L Crowley, Texas (High) 96 Rashad Sanders DL So-1L Flower Mound, Texas (High) 14 Ketrich Harmon RB Fr-HS Frankston, Texas (High) 20 Anthony Scott ILB Jr-2L Amarillo, Texas (Tascosa) 12 Taylor Harris QB Jr-2L Whitesboro, Texas (High) 76 Dan Sherwood OL Jr-2L Amarillo, Texas (High) 92 Terrance Harris DL Fr-RS Killeen, Texas (Harker Heights) 35 Curtis Slater DB Fr-RS Houston, Texas (Cy-Ridge) 15 Kyler Hill QB So-SQ Amarillo, Texas (High) 59 Harry Small ILB Jr-SQ Mineral Wells, Texas (High) 7 Lawrence Hood DB Jr-TR Fresno, Calif. (Fresno City Coll.) 22 Jordan Smith DB Fr-SQ Killeen, Texas (High) 49 Justin Hubbert P Fr-HS Amarillo, Texas (Randall) 58 Steve Smith ILB Jr-2L Uvalde, Texas (High) 75 Jon Ioane OL Sr-1L Tustin, Calif. (High) 70 Levi Sparks DL Fr-HS Rotan, Texas (High) 38 Curtis Jefferson DB So-1L Houston, Texas (Cy-Ridge) 5 Kelvin Thompson RB Jr-2L Mineral Wells, Texas (High) 87 Brian Johnson OLB So-SQ Arlington, Texas (North Crowley) 79 Jimmy Valenciano OL Fr-HS Dumas, Texas (High) 86 Davoyea Johnson RB Fr-RS Lubbock, Texas (Estacado) 93 Aaron Wampler DL Fr-RS Wolfforth, Texas (Frenship) 48 Paris Johnson DB Fr-HS San Antonio, Texas (Southwest) 82 Chad Ward DB Fr-HS Waco, Texas (La Vega) 84 Shayne Johnson WR Fr-RS Dumas, Texas (High) 27 Jeremy Watson WR Fr-SQ Lubbock, Texas (Estacado) 24 Joe Joe Jones RB Fr-RS Abilene, Texas (Cooper) 73 J Marcus Webb OL Sr-1L Mesquite, Texas (N. Mesquite) 66 Isaiah Keyes ILB Fr-TR Huntington, W.V. (High) 78 Shaun Wesley OL Fr-RS Canyon, Texas (High) 42 Norman King DL Fr-RS San Antonio, Texas (Stevens) 62 Ruben White OL Fr-RS Waxahachie, Texas (High) 2 Tyson Williams WR So-1L Aldine, Texas (High) 83 Josh Yankovich WR Fr-HS Amarillo, Texas (Tascosa) 31 Tramicah Young WR So-SQ Brazoria, Texas (Sweeney) 71 Michael Zoch OL So-SQ Beaumont, Texas (Westbrook) 14 L S C C h a m p i o n s , , , N C A A p l a y o f f a p p e r a n c e s , , ,

17 2009 buffaloes numerical roster NO NAME POS HT WT Yr-EXP HOMETOWN (HS/Last College) NO NAME POS HT WT Yr-EXP HOMETOWN (HS/Last College) 1 Keithon Flemming RB Sr-2L Mesquite, Texas (Naaman Forest) 49 Justin Hubbert P Fr-HS Amarillo, Texas (Randall) 2 Tyson Williams WR So-1L Aldine, Texas (High) 50 Kevin McCluskey ILB So-1L Waxahachie, Texas (High) 3 Caleb Randolph DB So-1L Crosby, Texas (High) 51 Drew Graham ILB So-1L Crowley, Texas (High) 4 Tae Evans DB Jr-2L Amarillo, Texas (Palo Duro) 52 Zane Farris OLB Jr-2L Nazareth, Texas (High) 5 Kelvin Thompson RB Jr-2L Mineral Wells, Texas (High) 53 Isaiah Lewis OL Jr-TR Meridian, Miss. (E. Mississippi JC) 6 Wade Langley WR So-1L Lampasas, Texas (High) 54 Taylor McCuller ILB Fr-RS Red Oak, Texas (High) 7 Lawrence Hood DB Jr-TR Fresno, Calif. (Fresno City Coll.) 55 Brad McCarty OL Jr-2L Amarillo, Texas (High) 8 Bryan Braman OLB Jr-TR Spokane, Wash. (Long Beach CC) 56 Aaron Mullane OL Fr-RS Amarillo, Texas (Tascosa) 9 Sedrick Knowlton WR Sr-3L Mesquite, Texas (Dr. John Horn) 57 Steve Nwobi DL So-SQ Irving, Texas (Nimitz) 11 A.J. Ruffins WR Jr-2L Missouri City, Texas (High) 58 Steve Smith ILB Jr-2L Uvalde, Texas (High) 12 Taylor Harris QB Jr-2L Whitesboro, Texas (High) 59 Harry Small ILB Jr-SQ Mineral Wells, Texas (High) 14 Ketrich Harmon RB Fr-HS Frankston, Texas (High) 61 Denarius Marshall ILB Fr-RS Houston, Texas (Aldine) 15 Kyler Hill QB So-SQ Amarillo, Texas (High) 62 Ruben White OL Fr-RS Waxahachie, Texas (High) 16 Tanner Marsh QB Fr-RS Lewisville, Texas (Hebron) 63 Caleb Fields OL Fr-HS Panhandle, Texas (High) 17 Chuck Roberts DB Jr-TR Guyton, Ga. (Marshall Univ.) 64 John McDaniel OL So-SQ Austin, Texas (Bowie) 18 Blake Bonner OLB Fr-RS Canyon, Texas (Randall) 66 Isaiah Keyes ILB Fr-TR Huntington, W.V. (High) 19 Michael Bigelow DB Fr-RS Waco, Texas (LaVega) 70 Levi Sparks DL Fr-HS Rotan, Texas (High) 20 Anthony Scott ILB Jr-2L Amarillo, Texas (Tascosa) 71 Michael Zoch OL So-SQ Beaumont, Texas (Westbrook) 21 Maurice Caldwell DB So-1L San Antonio, Texas (Warren) 72 Renarko Cunninghtam OL Sr-1L Miami, Fla. (Dillard) 22 Jordan Smith DB Fr-SQ Killeen, Texas (High) 73 J Marcus Webb OL Sr-1L Mesquite, Texas (N. Mesquite) 23 Mark Ford OLB Sr-3L Lockney, Texas (High) 75 Jon Ioane OL Sr-1L Tustin, Calif. (High) 24 Joe Joe Jones RB Fr-RS Abilene, Texas (Cooper) 76 Dan Sherwood OL Jr-2L Amarillo, Texas (High) 25 Dee Brown DB Jr-TR Los Angeles, Calif. (Coll. of the Desert) 78 Shaun Wesley OL Fr-RS Canyon, Texas (High) 26 Joseph Peterson OLB Sr-1L Amarillo, Texas (Tascosa) 79 Jimmy Valenciano OL Fr-HS Dumas, Texas (High) 27 Jeremy Watson WR Fr-SQ Lubbock, Texas (Estacado) 80 Stephen Burton WR Jr-TR Lakewood, Calif. (Long Beach CC) 28 James Chandler K Sr-1L London, England (Las Lomas) 82 Chad Ward DB Fr-HS Waco, Texas (La Vega) 29 Lance Ratliff WR Fr-HS Lubbock, Texas (Frenship) 83 Josh Yankovich WR Fr-HS Amarillo, Texas (Tascosa) 30 Chris Brown OLB So-1L Amarillo, Texas (Palo Duro) 84 Shayne Johnson WR Fr-RS Dumas, Texas (High) 31 Tramicah Young WR So-SQ Brazoria, Texas (Sweeney) 85 Mauricio Cheda TE Fr-RS El Paso, Texas (Coronado) 32 Michael Brisco DB So-1L Childress, Texas (High) 86 Davoyea Johnson RB Fr-RS Lubbock, Texas (Estacado) 33 Derrick Peoples DL Jr-2L Diana, Texas (New Diana) 87 Brian Johnson OLB So-SQ Arlington, Texas (North Crowley) 34 Kendrick Cutsinger WR So-1L Austin, Texas (Westlake) 88 Tim Cowdrey P Jr-TR Reedley, Calif. (Reedley Coll.) 35 Curtis Slater DB Fr-RS Houston, Texas (Cy-Ridge) 91 Gage Mayer WR Fr-RS Lubbock, Texas (Monterey) 36 Kortney McDow WR Fr-RS Abilene, Texas (High) 92 Terrance Harris DL Fr-RS Killeen, Texas (Harker Heights) 37 Todd Phillips K Fr-RS Amarillo, Texas (Bushland) 93 Aaron Wampler DL Fr-RS Wolfforth, Texas (Frenship) 38 Curtis Jefferson DB So-1L Houston, Texas (Cy-Ridge) 94 Jerry Miller DL Jr-TR Aiea, Hawaii (Mt. SAC) 39 Kachi Ezirike OLB Fr-RS Houston, Texas (Hightower) 96 Rashad Sanders DL So-1L Flower Mound, Texas (High) 40 Bo Campbell DL Fr-RS Lubbock, Texas (Coronado) 97 Servell Dandridge DL Fr-RS DeSoto, Texas (Duncanville) 41 Brittan Golden WR So-1L Denver City, Texas (High) 98 Marcus Rowe DL Sr-1L Prairie, Miss. (West Point) 42 Norman King DL Fr-RS San Antonio, Texas (Stevens) 99 Broderick Marshall DL Sr-1L Austin, Texas (McCallum) 43 Shad Baichtal DB Jr-Tr Mission Viejo, Calif. (High / Orange Coast) 45 Josephius Martin WR Fr-SQ Houston, Texas (Wheatley).. David Christmas ILB Fr-HS Houston, Texas (Alief Hastings) 46 Coleman Gibbs WR Fr-RS El Paso, Texas (Coronado).. Brock Carson OL Fr-HS Lubbock, Texas (High) 47 Mark Okoro DB Fr-RS Austin, Texas (Manor).. Bradley Brown OLB Fr-HS Matador, Texas (Motley County) 48 Paris Johnson DB Fr-HS San Antonio, Texas (Southwest).. Russell Law WR Fr-HS Balko, Okla. (Balko) w w w. g o b u f f s g o. c o m 15

18 2009 Freshmen NAME POS HT WT Yr-EXP HOMETOWN (High School) Torrence Allen WR Fr-HS Meridian, Texas (High) Emory Atterberry OL Fr-HS Santa Fe, N.M. (St. Michaels) Keith Baker DB Fr-HS Humble, Texas (High) Bryan Blackwell WR Fr-HS Frankston, Texas (High) Brandon Boyd LB Fr-HS Houston, Texas (Eisenhower) Jeremy Burleson DB Fr-HS Pflugerville, Texas (High) Joshua Carr LB Fr-HS Kemp, Texas (High) Justin Carroll DB Fr-HS Abilene, Texas (High) Sergio Castillo K Fr-HS Mission, Texas (La Joya) Spencer Church QB Fr-HS Canyon, Texas (High) Clayton Cockrell WR Fr-HS Higgins, Texas (Canadian) Clint Cockrell WR Fr-HS Higgins, Texas (Canadian) Michael Drake LB Fr-HS Weatherford, Texas (Perrin) Aarrhon Flores WR Fr-HS Floydada, Texas (High) Blake Forester QB Fr-HS New Braunfels, Texas (High) Kenneth Garrett DL Fr-HS Okla. City, Okla. (Crooked Oak) Kendrick Geyen DB Fr-HS Schertz, Texas (Steele) Mark Glawe QB Fr-HS Amarillo, Texas (Randall) Daric Gorton OL Fr-HS China Spring, Texas (High) Tyler Grabarkewitz QB Fr-HS Austin, Texas (Westwood) Ryan Grametbaur DB Fr-HS New Braunfels, Texas (High) Cameron Graves OL Fr-HS Euless, Texas (Trinity) Joshua Graves WR Fr-HS Stephenville, Texas (High) Luke Halpin QB Fr-HS Mesquite, Texas (High) Trevor Hammargren WR Fr-HS Aztec, N.M. (High) Ketrich Harmon RB Fr-HS Frankston, Texas (High) Jacob Hanna LB Fr-HS Lumberton, Texas (High) Cole Hicks WR Fr-HS Bandera, Texas (High) Chris Hight WR Fr-HS Dallas, Texas (Madison) Ronnie Hodges LB Fr-HS Humble, Texas (High) Cade Hollandsworth LB Fr-HS Big Spring, Texas (High) Kaleb Horsford QB Fr-HS Stratford, Texas (High) Paris Johnson DB Fr-HS San Antonio, Texas (Southwest) Micah Kemp OL Fr-HS Ennis, Texas (High) Tarin Lee DB Fr-HS San Antonio, Texas (Warren) Jonathon Lindsey LB Fr-HS Strawn, Texas (High) Zamir Linton DB Fr-HS Big Spring, Texas (High) NAME POS HT WT Yr-EXP HOMETOWN (High School) James Maddox OL Fr-HS San Antonio, Texas (Stevens) Thaddeus McCray DB Fr-HS Beaumont, Texas (Ozen) John McSheffery DB Fr-HS Sulphur Springs, Texas (High) Darius Miller RB Fr-HS Midland, Texas (High) Tevin Mitchell RB Fr-HS Quanah, Texas (High) Dwight Morrison DB Fr-HS Dallas, Texas (Lincoln) Eric Needham LB Fr-HS Wellington, Texas (High) Chris Olson DL Fr-HS Flower Mound, Texas (Marcus) Derrick Osborn WR Fr-HS Mesquite, Texas (Naaaman Forest) Sidney Parker WR Fr-HS Big Spring, Texas (High) Jimmy Lee Randle WR Fr-HS LaPorte, Texas (High) Jed Rankin LB Fr-HS Canadian, Texas (High) Lance Ratliff WR Fr-HS Lubbock, Texas (Frenship) Justin Reeves DB Fr-HS Arlington, Texas (Seguin) Alex Reyes WR Fr-HS Canadian, Texas (High) Danny Reyes WR Fr-HS Canadian, Texas (High) Charles Rigsby DL Fr-HS Texarkana, Texas (Liberty-Eylau) Hayden Rybiski LB Fr-HS Texarkana, Texas (Pleasant Grove) Vaimaali Sapoi LB Fr-HS Euless, Texas (Trinity) Tony Scott DL Fr-HS Dallas, Texas (Duncanville) Brennon Shay WR Fr-HS Farmington, N.M. (Piedra Vista) Sam Scholl OL Fr-HS Bryan, Texas (High) John Simpson WR Fr-HS Lancaster, Texas (High) Nevin Sneed DB Fr-HS Katy, Texas (Taylor) William Thornton LB Fr-HS San Antonio, Texas (Judson) Jock Tilghman RB Fr-HS San Antonio, Texas (Clark) Sean Tillotson DT Fr-HS Arlington, Texas (Mansfield Summit) Dustin Vaughan QB Fr-HS Corpus Christi, Texas (Calallen) Kyle Voss LB Fr-HS Belton, Texas (High) Marc Waller OL Fr-HS Groesbeck, Texas (High) Chad Ward DB Fr-HS Waco, Texas (La Vega) Craig Watts OL Fr-HS Killeen, Texas (High) Shaun Wesley OL Fr-HS Canyon, Texas (High) Chris West RB Fr-HS Houston, Texas (Mayde Creek) Garrett Wilbanks DL Fr-HS Houston, Texas (Clear Lake) Dexter Williams DB Fr-HS Humble, Texas (Aldine Nimitz) Regis Wilson WR Fr-HS Austin, Texas (LBJ) LaRay Woodard WR Fr-HS Big Spring, Texas (High) 16 L S C C h a m p i o n s , , , N C A A p l a y o f f a p p e r a n c e s , , ,

19 2009 wtamu season preview Buffaloes Offense Coming on the heels of one of the most successful seasons in WT football history, the Buffs 2009 offensive unit returns just three starters. The upside to this is that,, in posting a school-record 826 points a year ago, the Buffs were able to utilize a deep roster, with 18 letterwinners gaining valuable game experience up and down the roster. As a result, while the number of returning starters may be few, the pre-season depth chart is stocked with talented returnees, including 12 who have reached junior or senior status. QUARTERBACK Taylor Harris (6-3, 225, Jr-2L) looks to fill the void created by the departure of two-year starter and multirecord holder Keith Null. While serving in a reserve role over the past two seasons, the Whitesboro, Texas, native has completed 116-of-183 passes for 1,255 yards and 11 touchdowns, while allowing just three interceptions. He has seen action in 18 games during his career, including two starting appearances in 2007, leading the Buffs to wins over Angelo State and Central Oklahoma. Last season, he was 33-for-55 for 298 yards and three TDs without allowing an interception. Tanner Marsh (6-3, 190, Fr-RS) looks to head the list of reserves at the signal-calling position. The Lewisville, Texas, native spent the 2008 season as a redshirt after posting a stellar prep career at Lewisville s Hebron High School. Taylor Harris has a good chance to be the next great quarterback at West Texas A&M, said head coach Don Carthel. He s waited patiently for his turn to run the offense and we have full confidence in his ability. RUNNING BACK Keithon Flemming (6-0, 210, Sr-2L) looks to be one of the top running backs in the Lone Star Conference, if not all of Division II, having accounted for 3,212 all-purpose yards over the past two seasons. In 2008, he battled a broken bone in his hand with the result being that he missed all or part of four games on the offensive side of the ball. He still accounted for 1,143 all-purpose yards, rushing for 756 yards and 13 TDs while catching 39 passes for 341 yards and one TD. Included in his rushing total were four 100+ yard rushing performances, giving him a total of 10 for his career. During the time in which his injury prevented him from being in the offensive backfield, he saw duty at safety with the Buffs defensive unit. Joining Flemming in the backfield will be Kelvin Thompson (5-11, 200, Jr-2L). Thompson has averaged nearly five yards per carry over the past two seasons. In 2008, the Mineral Wells, Texas, native accumulated 430 all-purpose yards including rushing for 226 yards on 51 carries (an average of 4.4 yards per carry). Thompson also has one career 100-yard rushing performance. Redshirt freshman Joe Joe Jones (5-10, 185, Fr-RS) and Frankston, Texas, product Ketrich Harmon (6-2, 255, Fr-HS) could also see duty in the Buffs offensive backfield this season. This is one of our deeper positions, said coach Carthel. In Keithon (Flemming) and Kelvin (Thompson), we possess one of, if not the best one-two backfield tandems in the LSC. West Texas A&M Two-Deep - Offense Outside Receiver 11 A.J. Ruffins Jr-2L 27 Jeremy Watson Fr-RS C 53 Isaiah Lewis Jr-TR 71 Michael Zoch So-SQ QB 12 Taylor Harris Jr-2L 16 Tanner Marsh Fr-RS Tight End 2 Tyson Williams So-1L 34 Kendrick Cutsinger So-1L LT 73 J Marcus Webb Sr-1L 72 Renarko Cunningham Sr-1L RG 55 Brad McCarty Jr-2L 56 Aaron Mullane Fr-RS RB 1 Keithon Flemming Sr-2L 5 Kelvin Thompson Jr-2L Outside Receiver 41 Britten Golden So-1L 80 Stephen Burton Jr-TR LG 75 Jon Ioane Sr-1L 64 John McDaniel So-SQ RT 76 Dan Sherwood Jr-2L 72 Renarko Cunningham Sr-1L Inside Receiver 6 Wade Langley So-1L 9 Sedrick Knowlton Sr-3L w w w. g o b u f f s g o. c o m 17

20 2009 wtamu season preview RECEIVER While not as star-studded as past years, the WT receiving corps should again be a strong point. A.J. Ruffins (6-2, 190, Jr-2L) and Jeremy Watson (5-10, 195, Fr-RS) will line up at one outside receiving position, while Brittan Golden (6-0, 285, So-1L) and transfer Stephen Burton (6-4, 215, Jr-TR) will be at the other outside slot. Ruffins grabbed 20 passes for 163 yards and four TDs last season and has 67 total receptions over his career. Golden, meanwhile, snagged 11 receptions for 92 yards in 2008 as a freshman. At inside receiver, Wade Langley (5-10, 180, So-1L) and Sedrick Knowlton (5-10, 190, Sr-3L) provide veteran pass-catching ability. The pair combined for 110 yards on 11 catches last season. A pair of sophomores, Tyson Williams (6-0, 200, So-1L) and Kendrick Cutsinger (6-4, 220, So-1L), are making the transition to tight end after seeing time other receiving positions a year ago. Our receivers are young, but talented, said coach Carthel. OFFENSIVE LINE The strength of any successful offensive unit begins with the offensive line and WT has a talented, experienced corps returning for The keystone of the line is left tackle J Marcus Webb (6-8, 320, Sr-1L). A Sporting News Preseason All-America selection, Webb earned first-team all-american and all-lsc honors as a 13-game starter during his initial season with the WT program. Providing quality depth at left tackle will be Renarko Cunningham (6-7, 310, Sr-1L). Cunningham has moved to the offensive line after spending the 2007 as a defensive lineman. Left guard looks to be ably manned by John Ioane (6-5, 355, Sr-1L) and John McDaniel (6-4, 305, So-SQ). Ioane made four starting appearances over 10 games at the position during the 2008 season, while McDaniel earned valuable game experience, as well. The pre-season chart shows transfer Isaiah Lewis (6-2, 265, Jr-TR) heading the list at center. As the only non-returning player on the o-line depth chart, Lewis will be looking to continue a long-standing tradition of solid line play courtesy of the Mississippi juco ranks. Michael Zoch (5-11, 290, So-SQ) could also see action at center, having earned his spurs last season. The right side of the line is very solid, with guards Brad McCarty (6-4, 275, Jr-2L) and Aaron Mullane (6-5, 290, Fr-RS) and tackles Dan Sherwood (6-6, 290, Jr-2L) and Renarko Cunningham (6-7, 310, Sr-1L). McCarty made six starting appearances last season, while Sherwood made one start while playing the season with an arm injury. Buffalo Defense Four starters and 18 experienced letterwinners return from a defense which posted two shutouts while holding a third opponent to just one touchdown a year ago, while also ranking among national leaders in tackles for loss (24th, 8.23 per game) and quarterback sacks (32nd, 2.77 per game). DEFENSIVE LINE The Buffs defensive interior will be built around a pair of solid down linemen in nose tackle Marcus Rowe (6-6, 325, Sr-1L) and defensive end Broderick Marshall (6-3, 295, Sr-1L). A year ago, the pair split duty at nose tackle, but in 2009, opponents will find the duo lining up side-by-side. Rowe has proven ability as a stopper West Texas A&M Two-Deep - Defense/Special Teams DE 40 Bo Campbell Fr-RS 96 Rashad Sanders So-1L MLB 54 Taylor McCuller Fr-RS 50 Kevin McCluskey So-1L SS 38 Curtis Jefferson So-1L 19 Michael Bigelow Fr-RS P 88 Tim Cowdrey Jr-TR 49 Justin Hubbert Fr-RS NT 98 Marcus Rowe Sr-1L 33 Derrick Peoples Jr-2L DE 99 Broderick Marshall Sr-1L 94 Jerry Miller Jr-TR OLB 23 Mark Ford Sr-3L 18 Blake Bonner Fr-RS WLB 20 Anthony Scott Jr-2L 51 Drew Graham So-1L OLB 52 Zane Farris Jr-2L 30 Chris Brown So-1L LC 4 Tae Evans Jr-2L 21 Maurice Caldwell So-1L FS 22 Jordan Smith Fr-RS 17 Chuck Roberts Jr-TR RC 3 Caleb Randolph So-1L 7 Lawrence Hood Jr-TR SPECIALISTS PK 28 James Chandler Sr-1L 37 Todd Phillips Fr-RS HOLDER 9 Sedrick Knowlton Sr-3L DEEP SNAPPER 76 Dan Sherwood Jr-2L 55 Brad McCarty Jr-2L PR 1 Keithon Flemming Sr-2L 5 Kelvin Thompson Jr-2L KR 1 Keithon Flemming Sr-2L 3 Caleb Randolph So-1L 18 L S C C h a m p i o n s , , , N C A A p l a y o f f a p p e r a n c e s , , ,

21 2009 wtamu season preview on the defensive line, while Marshall was a first-team all-lsc selection after leading all WT down linemen in tackles. An 11-game starter a year ago, the Austin, Texas, native dropped opposing ball carriers for minus- 32 yards in losses. Bo Campbell (6-3, 225, Fr-RS) looks to have the early edge at the other end position in WT s 3-4 alignment. Jerry Miller (6-4, 260, Jr-TR) looks to add quality depth at one end, while Rashad Sanders (6-2, 230, So-1L) will provide quality support at the other end. Backing Rowe at nose tackle will be Derrick Peoples (5-11, 260, Jr-2L). Over the past two seasons, Peoples has seen action in 19 contests while logging 27 stops. We will be solid on the defensive front, said coach Carthel. Broderick Marshall and Marcus Rowe are both all-conference caliber lineman who are able to stop the run or put pressure on the quarterback. LINEBACKERS One of the deepest, most talented positions on the depth chart, the Buffaloes four linebacking position feature a pair of 10-game starters and six returning letterwinners. Leading the way is outside linebacker Mark Ford (6-1, 215, Sr-3L). Over the past two seasons Ford, who is the unit s leading tackler returning, has logged a total of 75 stops. He made 10 starting appearances in 2008 and is looked upon to be an on-field leader. Ford will be backed by Blake Bonner (5-10, 195, Fr-RS). At the other outside position will be Zane Farris (5-10, 200, So-1L). The Nazareth, Texas, native recorded 44 tackles last season and has appeared in 20 contests over the past two seasons. Battling Farris for the outside position will be Amarillo, Texas, native Chris Brown (6-1, 200, So-1L). He burst onto the scene as a true freshman a year ago, appearing in 13 contests and recording 15 stops, including three for lost yardage. Weakside linebacker is in the capable hands of Anthony Scott (5-11, 240, Jr-2L) and Drew Graham (5-11, 225, So-1L). Scott started 10 contests a year ago and is a true big-play performer, having registered 12 TFLs over the past two seasons, while Graham showed promise early in the season before being sidelined by a hand injury. Taylor McCuller (6-2, 235, Fr-RS) heads the list of hopefuls at middle linebacker. The Red Oak, Texas, product will be pressed by Kevin McCluskey (6-1, 215, So-1L). McCluskey possesses game experience earned over 11 contests a year ago. Steve Smith (6-2, 230, Jr-2L) and Harry Small (5-11, 215, Jr-SQ) should also see quality playing time at the one of the linebacking positions. We are deep and talented at linebacker, said coach Carthel. Our projected starters - Mark Ford, Anthony Scott, Taylor McCuller and Zane Farris are all capable of being all-conference performers. SECONDARY This group is talented, with a mix of experience and youth. Heading the list is left corner Tae Evans (6-0, 195, Jr-2L) and strong safety Curtis Jefferson (6-0, 190, So-1L). Jefferson logged seven starting assignments over 13 games as a freshman a year ago and is the leading tackler returning for the 2009 season. He recorded 50 tackles as well as six pass breakups in his initial season. Evans, meanwhile, is ready to be a full-time starter, having made four starts over 12 games last season. Maurice Caldwell (5-11, 180, So-1L) provides experienced depth at cornerback, while Michael Bigelow (6-3, 195, Fr-RS) brings an impressive physical stature to the strong safety position. At the right cornerback slot, Caleb Randolph (5-9, 180, So-1L) saw action in all 13 games a year ago, logging 24 tackles and three pass breakups. While at Fresno City College, cornerback Lawrence Hood (5-11, 185, Jr-TR) recorded 10 interceptions over the past two seasons. Free safety looks to be a battle between Jordan Smith (6-0, 190, Fr-SQ) and Chuck Roberts (5-11, 175, Jr-TR), who spent the seasons as a member of the Marshall football program. Our secondary unit is a very talented group of players, said coach Carthel. What they don t have in starting experience, they make up for in desire and ability. I believe they will grow to become one of our better corps as the season progresses. SPECIAL TEAMS In James Chandler (5-7, 190, Sr-1L), the Buffaloes feature one of the top placekickers in the game. The London, England, native booted a WT-record 48 consecutive PATs last season, as well as setting a school record for PATs in a season, with 77. He also enjoyed a season-long field goal of 53 yards. He will be backed by Todd Phillips (5-11, 175, Fr-RS). Transfer Tim Cowdrey (6-4, 200, Jr-TR) averaged 40.4 yards over 52 punts while at Reedley (Calif.) College. He will be pressured by Amarillo, Texas, native Justin Hubbert (6-2, 170, Fr-RS). Kickoff returns will be handled by Keithon Flemming (6-0, 210, Sr-2L) and Caleb Randolph (5-9, 280, So-1L). Flemming is one of the nation s outstanding all-purpose yardage backs, while Randolph has the speed to break the long return. Flemming will also field punt returns, along with Kelvin Thompson (5-11, 200, Jr-2L). So many games come down to the play of your special teams, said coach Carthel. We are confident that our kicking and return men are among the best there is. w w w. g o b u f f s g o. c o m 19

22 James Chandler Placekicker Sr-1L London, England (Las Lomas) # Second Team all-lsc South Offense General: A second-team all-lsc selection a year ago, Chandler has developed into a consistent placekicker, showing both range (having booted a long field goal of 53 yards) and accuracy (he set a WT record with 48 consecutive PATs). 2008: Chandler etched his name in the WT record books by connecting on 48- consecutive PATs and, for the year, was 77-of-79 in that category, also setting WT records for most PATs in a season and career. He opened the season by booting a game-deciding, 24-yard field goal with 3:59 remaining at Mesa State, giving the Buffs a victory. He then missed on his next three field goal attempts, but recovered to conclude the year by making seven of his last nine attempts, including a season-long 53-yard effort against Azusa Pacific. Handling the kickoff chores, as well, he averaged 59.1 yards per kick, with 15 touchbacks in 99 total kickoffs. 2007: Redshirt season. JUNIOR COLLEGE: While at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill, Calif., Chandler connected on 11-of-14 field goal opportunities, was 43-of-44 on PAT attempts and caused on fumble to earn all-state honors. He also participated in the 2005 East County Bowl, where the Vikings defeated Orange Coast College, 37-34, as well as the 2006 edition. HIGH SCHOOL: Chandler s family moved from England to the San Francisco, Calif., area where Chandler attended Los Lomas High School. While there, he participated in both soccer as well as football (seeing time as both a running back as well as a placekicker). MAJOR: Chandler is majoring in Sports & Exercise Science at WTAMU. Active in his church, he traveled to Taiwan during the summer of 2009 to perform missionary work through Baptist Student Ministries. He also serves as a counselor at Angel Tree Camp, a youth camp which administers to inner-city youths from Amarillo, Texas. CHANDLER S CAREER STATS 2008 FG SEQUENCE RESULT Mesa State.. (24) Central Oklahoma 46,34,39 Azusa Pacific.. (53) Southwestern Okla. - Texas A&M-Kingsville (34),(26) Midwestern St... - Eastern New Mexico - Abilene Christian - Angelo State.. - Northeastern St. (23) Tarleton St... (18) Central Washington 40,32 Abilene Christian (22),(36) Numbers in (parentheses) indicate field goal was made. FIELD GOALS FGM-FGA Pct Lg Blk KICKOFFS No. Yds Avg TB OB L S C C h a m p i o n s , , , N C A A p l a y o f f a p p e r a n c e s , , ,

23 Keithon Flemming Running Back Sr-2L Mesquite, Texas (Naaman Forest) # 1 General: A true all-around performer, Flemming represents the Buffs leading rusher and receiver returning for the 2009 campaign. Last season saw the Mesquite, Texas, native add to his status as an allaround performer in 2008 by displaying his skills on the defensive side of the ball while recovering from a hand injury. He enters his senior campaign with 10 career 100-yard performances and is just 172 yards shy of a top-10 berth on the WT career rushing yardage list. 2008: Flemming accounted for four 100- yard rushing performances, rushing for a season-total of 756 yards and 13 TDs while catching 39 passes for 341 yards and 1 TD, while overall, he accumulated a total of 1,143 all-purpose yards. Those numbers were less than the norm, however, as he played sparingly during two contests (against Abilene Christian and Angelo State), while missing the Eastern New Mexico game entirely while nursing a broken hand suffered against Midwestern State. At Central Oklahoma, Flemming showed the form that earned him LSC Newcomer of the Year honors the previous FLEMMING 2008 GAME-BY-GAME 2008 Second Team all-lsc South Offense 2007 Honorable Mention Third Team Don Hansen s Football Gazette All-America LSC South Freshman of the Year LSC-South First Team Offense year, rushing for 124 yards and one TD on 15 carries and followed that by gaining 121 yards against Southwestern Oklahoma. While playing on the defensive side of the ball (at safety), he recorded three tackles (including one for lost yardage) and forced a fumble against Northeastern State. Upon his return to the offensive lineup, against Tarleton State in the regular-season finale, Flemming erupted for his third 100-yard rushing performance of the season, stepping off a season-high 128 rushing yards and two TDs, as well as catching five passes for an additional 27 yards. He followed that with a 99-yard, 4 rushing TD effort against Central Washington in the NCAA Playoffs, then concluded the season with 105 yards rushing and an additional 55 yards in receptions in the Buffs NCAA Playoff contest at Abilene Christian. 2007: Flemming became the first Buffalo running back to eclipse the 1,000 yard season rushing mark since the 2000 season as he netted 1,198 yards and 12 TDs on 160 carries. A true three-way threat, Flemming also caught a team-high 73 catches for 647 yards and five TDs. His 17 touchdowns and 102 total points led all Buff scorers. He also put his name into both the WT and LSC record books by breaking a 99-yard touchdown run against Opponent Rush Rec PR KOR TD State Okla Azusa Pacific Southwestern Okla Midwestern State New Mexico dnp Abilene Christian State Northeastern State Tarleton State Central Washington Christian TOTALS ,143 Angelo State. That jaunt tied a WT mark originally set in 1970 (Ralph Thompson vs. Wichita State) and an LSC and national record which was duplicated during the 2007 season. Flemming opened the season by accumulating 221 yards of total offense, including 166 on the ground, against South Dakota. In addition to finding the end zone a season-high four times in that contest, he was honored the following week as the LSC Offensive Player of the Week. He recorded a total of six 100+yard rushing outings, as in addition to the South Dakota contest he gained 105 yards vs. Adams State, 107 yards at Midwestern State, 144 yard vs. Eastern New Mexico, 113 yards at Abilene Christian, and a season-high 201 yards vs. Angelo State. Flemming also continually flemming s Career Stats provided the Buffs decent field position in the kicking game, as he had 20 punt returns for 207 yards (10.4 ypr.) with a long of 32 yards, while also returning a trio of kickoffs for 17 yards. 2006: After transferring to WTAMU, Flemming was a squad member who did not see action. 2005: Flemming was redshirted as a member of the Univ. of Wyoming football team. MAJOR: Flemming is majoring in Education at WTAMU. Rushing Year G Rush Att. Yards Avg TDs Lng Avg/G TOTALS , Receiving Year G Rec Yards TDs Lng Yds/ Rec Avg/G TOTALS Punt Returns Year G Ret Yards TDs Lng Avg TOTALS Kickoff Returns Year G Ret Yards TDs Lng Avg TOTALS w w w. g o b u f f s g o. c o m 21

24 Mark Ford Outside Linebacker Sr-3L Lockney, Texas (High) # 23 General: After making the transition from the offensive backfield to a linebacking position prior to the 2007 season, Ford has developed into a mainstay on the Buffaloes defensive unit, ranking among Buff leaders in total tackles over the past two seasons. The Lockney, Texas, native showed he s ready to assume a leading role when he made five tackles in addition to returning an interception 23 yards for a touchdown, in the 2009 Maroon-White Spring Game. 2008: Ford started 10 of 12 contests at outside linebacker, registering a total of 34 tackles (18 solo, 16 assisted), to go with 4.5 tackles for loss, one QB hurry and a forced fumble during that time. He missed the season-opener at Mesa State due to a thigh injury, and played in the next two games in a reserve role before assuming his starting position for the remainder of the season. He enjoyed a season-high four tackles on three occasions (at Eastern New Mexico, vs. Abilene Christian and vs. Tarleton State), registered three tackles against seven other opponents, had a season-high two stops for minus-four yards against Azusa Pacific and recorded a forced fumble in the Buffs NCAA Playoff contest against Central Washington. 2007: Ford adapted well in his first season at outside linebacker, registering 41 total takedowns (16 solo, 25 assisted) over 11 games (he missed the Abilene Christian and Angelo State contests due to injury). That total ranked 10th among Buff tackle leaders and is seventh among 2008 returnees. Additionally, he had four tackles-for-loss totaling minus-20 yards, one QB sack for minus-12 yards, two recovered fumbles and one pass breakup. He enjoyed six tackles in his first defensive game (vs. South Dakota), recorded a sack and one TFL against Texas A&M-Commerce and posted a season-high eight tackles at Northeastern State. 2006: As a redshirt freshman, Ford showed his versatility at running back, appearing in 12 games. He collected 138 yards and two touchdowns on 26 rushes, while also contributing 90 yards receiving on 17 receptions, averaging 5.3 yards per carry and 5.3 yards per reception. He rushed for a season-high 32 yards on five carries in the Buffs second round NCAA playoff game against Chadron State. 2005: Redshirt season HIGH SCHOOL: Ford was a two-time Texas Class 2A all-state selection, leading the Lockney (Texas) Longhorns to an 8-4 mark and an appearance in the area round of the Class 2A Division II playoffs. He was also a four-year letterwinner in basketball, baseball, tennis and track & field, earning all-district honors in both basketball and baseball. He was a Lockney HS Student Council President as well as a member of the LHS National Honor Society. MAJOR: Ford is majoring in Sports & Exercise Science at WTAMU. FORD 2008 GAME-BY-GAME Opponent UT-AT-TOT TFL/Yd Sack/Yd INT PBU QBH FF State Okla /0 0/ Azusa Pacific /4 0/ Southwestern Okla /0 0/ /0 0/ Midwestern State /0 0/ New Mexico /1 0/ Abilene Christian /1 0/ State /1 0/ Northeastern State /0 0/ Tarleton State /0 0/ Central Washington /0 0/ Christian /0 0/ TOTALS /7 0/ FORD S CAREER STATS Year g ut-at-tot TFL/Yd Sack/Yd INT PBU QBH FF FR /20 1.0/12 0/ /7 0/0 0/ TOTALS /27 1.0/12 0/ L S C C h a m p i o n s , , , N C A A p l a y o f f a p p e r a n c e s , , ,

25 Broderick Marshall Defensive Line Sr-1L Austin, Texas (McCallum) # First Team all-lsc South Defense General: This sizeable, quick defensive lineman earned first-team all-lsc South honors after leading all WT linemen in tackles during his initial season with the Buffaloes. 2008: Marshall started 11 of 13 contests at nose tackle, registering 29 total tackles (9 solo, 20 assisted). He also had eight TFL s for minus-32 yards, two QB sacks for minus-21 yards, three pass breakups, a pair of QB hurries and a blocked kick. He enjoyed a six tackle performance against Midwestern State and twice logged five-stop outings those coming at Texas A&M Kingsville (along with a sack for minus-seven yards) and against Abilene Christian. He also recorded a sack for minus-14 yards at Eastern New Mexico. He logged a season-high two QB hurries against Tarleton State, while having a pair of pass breakups in the Buffs NCAA Playoff contest against Central Washington. His blocked kick came against Azusa Pacific. JUNIOR COLLEGE: Marshall played two seasons at Tyler (Texas) Junior College. He totaled 43 tackles (16 solo) two behind the line, and one and a half sacks, earning first-team all-southwest Junior College Conference honors following his sophomore season at Tyler in 2007 HIGH SCHOOL: Marshall was a standout performer at Austin (Texas) McCallum High School. He was the District 25-4A Defensive MVP as a high school senior in 2005, finishing with 47 tackles, three sacks, four forced fumbles and three pass break-ups on a McCallum defense that held opponents to just 14.9 points per game. MAJOR: Marshall is majoring in Sports & Exercise Science at WTAMU. MARSHALL S CAREER STATS Year g ut-at-tot TFL/Yd Sack/Yd INT PBU QBH FF FR MARSHALL 2008 GAME-BY-GAME Opponent UT-AT-TOT TFL/Yd Sack/Yd INT PBU QBH FF State /0 0/ Okla /0 0/ Azusa Pacific /0 0/ Southwestern Okla /2 0/ /7 1.0/ Midwestern State /4 0/ New Mexico /14 1.0/ Abilene Christian /2 0/ State /0 0/ Northeastern State /0 0/ Tarleton State /1 0/ Central Washington /2 0/ Christian /0 0/ TOTALS /32 2.0/ w w w. g o b u f f s g o. c o m 23

26 Anthony Scott Inside Linebacker Jr-2L Amarillo, Texas (Tascosa) # 20 General: This hard hitting local product displayed his abilities as a true playmaker at inside linebacker a year ago and will be a key contributor to the Buffs defensive unit in : Scott saw starting duty as an inside linebacker in 10 of 13 contests, and ranked fifth among all Buffalo defenders in total tackles, with 47 (25 solo, 22 assisted). He was involved in 6.5 TFLs for minus-26 yards and recorded one sack for minus-six yards. He enjoyed a season-best nine tackle performance against Abilene Christian, posted seven tackles (including two TFLs) against Central Washington, logged six takedowns against both Southwestern Oklahoma as well as at Texas A&M- Kingsville and recorded five tackles against both Azusa Pacific as well as Northeastern Oklahoma. His three forced fumbles was a team-high, while also recovering two fumbles, breaking up one pass and forcing one QB hurry. 2007: As a true freshman, Scott saw action in all 13 contests, registering 46 tackles (11 solo, 35 assisted), with five-and-a-half tackles for minus-13 yards in losses. He was also involved in an assisted sack for another five yard loss. Scott enjoyed an eight tackle (one solo, seven assisted) outing against South Dakota, registered six tackles (six assisted) against Washburn and had a pair of five takedown performances (Eastern New Mexico, Central Oklahoma). HIGH SCHOOL: Scott was a two-way performer for Amarillo (Texas) Tascosa HS, rushing for over 1,500 yards as a senior and helping lead the Rebels to their first playoff victory since He was selected as a second team all-state linebacker and was also selected as second team all-state as a junior. Additionally, he was named the Amarillo Globe News Super Team Defensive Player of the Year. MAJOR: Scott is a Management major at WTAMU. SCOTT S CAREER STATS Year g ut-at-tot TFL/Yd Sack/Yd INT PBU QBH FF FR /13 0.5/ /26 1.0/ Totals /39 1.5/ SCOTT 2008 GAME-BY-GAME Opponent UT-AT-TOT TFL/Yd Sack/Yd INT PBU QBH FF State /0 0/ Okla /0 0/ Azusa Pacific /4 0/ Southwestern Okla /0 0/ /2 0/ Midwestern State /0 0/ New Mexico /1 0/ Abilene Christian /0 0/ State /1 0/ Northeastern State /6 1.0/ Tarleton State /0 0/ Central Washington /12 0/ Christian /0 0/ TOTALS /26 1.0/ L S C C h a m p i o n s , , , N C A A p l a y o f f a p p e r a n c e s , , ,

27 J Marcus Webb Offensive Line Sr-1L Mesquite, Texas (North Mesquite) # The Sporting News Preseason. all-america 2008 First Team all-lsc South Offense First Team D2football.com All-America Third Team Don Hansen s Football Gazette All-America General: This talented Metroplex product earned numerous postseason honors for his offensive line play a year ago. Extremely intelligent with good athleticism for his size, Webb enters the 2009 season as one of the top offensive lineman in the Division II ranks. 2008: A 13-game starter at left tackle, Webb anchored a Buffalo offensive line that allowed just 19 sacks over the entire season, while helping fuel a school-record yards in total offense. 2007: Webb was a first-team NJCAA all- America selection while at Navarro (Texas) College. He also earned all-southwest Junior College Football Conference first-team honors under coach Ray Woodard. 2006: Webb lettered as an offensive lineman at the Univ. of Texas. As a true freshman, he helped the Longhorns to a 10-3 record and an Alamo Bowl berth against Iowa, playing in 12 contests at offensive tackle. High School: A Parade all-america, SuperPrep all-america and all-southwest performer in 2005, Webb also earned firstteam all-district 12-5A honors as a senior at Mesquite (Texas) North Mesquite High School. He participated in the U.S. Army All-America Bowl and was an EA Sports second-team all-america. Major: Webb is a General Studies major at WTAMU. w w w. g o b u f f s g o. c o m 25

28 2009 buffaloes Shad Baichtal 43 Defensive Back 5-11, 185, Jr-TR Mission Viejo, Calif. (High / Orange Coast) GENERAL: This California native had an outstanding juco career and will be looking to bolster the Buffs secondary unit. JUNIOR COLLEGE: Baichtal had a solid 2008 season as a cornerback-return specialist for Coach Mike Fuller s Orange Coast College club. Over eight games, he logged 63 tackles (22 solo, 41 assisted), the second-highest total among Pirate tackle leaders. He also recorded three interceptions, returning them a total of 91 yards, had five PBU s, forced one fumble while recovering a fumble. He also returned 17 punts for 113 yards, averaging 6.6. yards per return, while fielding two kickoffs for 44 yards, averaging 22.0 yards per return. He was a two-time first-team all-mission Conference honoree. HIGH SCHOOL: Baichtal was a second-team all-conference selection as a defensive back for Coach Bob Johnson at Mission Viejo (Calif.) HS. MAJOR: Baichtal is majoring in Business at WTAMU. Michael Bigelow 19 Defensive Back 6-3, 195, Fr-RS Waco, Texas (LaVega) General: A multi-sport prep standout on the prep level, Bigelow will be looking to make an impact with the Buffs at outside linebacker. 2008: Redshirt Season High School: A three-sport athlete at LaVega High School, Bigelow participated in football, basketball and track & field. He helped lead the Pirates to a 13-1 record during his senior year, racking up first team all-district, first team all- CenTex and honorable mention all-state accolades. He was also selected second team all-district in basketball. MAJOR: Bigelow is a General Business major at WTAMU. Blake Bonner 18 Outside Linebacker 5-10, 195, Fr-RS Canyon, Texas (Randall) GENERAL: With a year spent acclimating to the collegiate game, Bonner will be looking to earn a spot in the Buffs linebacker rotation. 2008: Redshirt season. HIGH SCHOOL: A four-year captain as a running back and linebacker at Canyon Randall HS, Bonner gained over 1,300 yards in both his junior and senior seasons. In doing so, he earned honorable mention all-state honors as a senior in 2007 as well as being named team MVP.. Academically, he was named to the preseason all-state Academic team. Bonner also participated in basketball and track & field. MAJOR: Bonner is majoring in Finance at WTAMU. Bryan Braman 8 Outside Linebacker 6-6, 240, Jr-TR Spokane, Wash. (Shadle Park / Long Beach CC) GENERAL: This tall, athletic transfer will be looked upon to step in and provide a presence in the Buffs linebacking corps. JUNIOR COLLEGE: Braman played defensive end for Long Beach City College in 2007 and In 2008, he earned first team SCFA all-southern Conference honors after having recorded 24 tackles (23 solo, one assisted) in 2008, while seeing action in eight games. Of those 23 takedowns, 12 were for lost yardage, as he recorded a team-high 60 yards in losses. He also had a team-high five sacks for minus-41 yards, forced eight QB hurries and recovered one fumble (returning it 27 yards). In 2007, he logged 59 tackles (31 solo, 28 assisted) with 14 coming for minus-61 yards. He also had seven-and-a-half sacks for minus-48 yards. While with the Vikings, he played under head coaches Jerry Jaso and Mike Reisbig. 2006: Braman redshirted as a member of the of the Univ. of Idaho football program. HIGH SCHOOL: Braman was a standout defensive end for coach Mark Hester at Spokane (Washington) Shadle Park HS. MAJOR: Braman is majoring in Sports & Exercise Sciences at WTAMU. Michael Brisco 32 Defensive Back 6-2, 200, So-1L Childress, Texas (High) GENERAL: This swift defensive back was a member of the Buffs 2005 LSC Championship season. Having been away from the game for the past three seasons, he returns to the WT roster where his speed should again make him a contributor on the defensive side of the line. 2005: As a freshman, Brisco saw action in 12 contests, ranking second among Buff tackle leaders, with 85 total stops (44 solo, 41 assisted). He also registered five-anda-half tackles for minus-18 yards in losses and recovered three fumbles. HIGH SCHOOL: Michael was heavily recruited after an outstanding prep career at Childress (Texas) High. In addition to football, he was a standout sprinter for the Bobcat s track & field squad, capturing the district 200 meter crown as a senior. MAJOR: Brisco has not declared a major. Chris Brown 30 Defensive Back 6-1, 200, So-1L Amarillo, Texas (Palo Duro) GENERAL: This hard-hitting linebacker was a regular in the Buffs rotation at linebacker as a true freshman a year ago. This season, he ll be looking to move into a starting role and be a leader for the defensive unit. 2008: Brown saw action in all 13 games as a true freshman, logging 15 total tackles (five solo, 10 assisted). He registered a season-high four stops against Azusa Pacific and had three takedowns at Mesa State as well as against Northeastern State, against whom he also recovered a fumble. HIGH SCHOOL: An outstanding three-sport athlete from Amarillo (Texas) Palo Duro HS, Brown was a two-time all-district honoree, garnering unanimous first-team honors in both 2006 and He was also a member of the Amarillo Globe News Super Team in both 2006 and Brown also participated in basketball as well as track & field, where he was a regional qualifier in both the long jump and triple jump. Brown was also a member of Palo Duro HS sprint relay team. MAJOR: Brown is majoring in Engineering Technology at WTAMU. BROWN 2008 GAME-BY-GAME Opponent UT-AT-TOT TFL/Yd Sack/Yd INT PBU QBH FF State /3 0.5/ Okla /0 0.0/ Azusa Pacific /0 0.0/ Southwestern Okla /3 0.0/ /0 0.0/ Midwestern State /0 0.0/ New Mexico /0 0.0/ Abilene Christian /0 0.0/ State /0 0.0/ Northeastern State /2 0.0/ Tarleton State /0 0.0/ Central Washington /0 0.0/ Christian /0 0.0/ TOTALS /8 0.5/ BROWN S CAREER STATS Year G UT-AT-TOT TFL/Yd Sack/Yd INT PBU QBH FF FR /8 0.5/ Dee Brown 25 Defensive Back 5-11, 200, Jr-TR Englewood, Calif. (Alta Loma/College of the Desert) GENERAL: This highly honored defensive back has the tools to be a true big-play defensive back. 26 L S C C h a m p i o n s , , , N C A A p l a y o f f a p p e r a n c e s , , ,

29 2009 buffaloes JUNIOR COLLEGE: As a 10-game starter at for Coach Dean Dowty s College of the Desert Roadrunners, Brown earned 2008 all-foothills Conference accolades after recording 76 tackles, three interceptions, seven PBUs, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. During that time, he started seven games at safety and three at cornerback. HIGH SCHOOL: A standout two-way performer at Englewood (Calif.) Alta Loma HS, Brown rushed for 1,056 yards and 12 TDs as a senior in 2006, while also contributing 41 tackles and a pair of interceptions. During his junior campaign, he earned all-mount Baldy Conference honors as a junior defensive back, as well as second-team all-conference accolades as a running back. Defensively, he recorded 83 tackles and two interceptions for the Eagles, while offensively he rushed for 447 yards and three TDs his junior season. MAJOR: Brown has not declared a major. Stephen Burton 80 Wide Receiver 6-4, 215, Jr-TR Lakewood, Calif. (Artesia/ Long Beach City College) kick returner. GENERAL: Burton provides the Buff passing game a speedy deep threat. He also has proven his abilities as a JUNIOR COLLEGE: As a receiver/kick return specialist at Long Beach CC, Burton earned first team SCFA all- Southern Conference honors after catching 39 passes for 923 yards (21.1 yards per reception). He also returned 23 kicks for 551 yards, averaging 23.9 yards per return for Coach Mike Riesbig s squad, earning first team all- Conference honors as a receiver and all-purpose player. In 2007, he was named team MVP as well as second team all-conference as a receiver. HIGH SCHOOL: Burton attended Lakewood (Calif.) Artesia HS, where he earned offensive Player of the Year honors as a receiver and running back for coach Norm Flowers Pioneer squad. MAJOR: Burton has not declared a major at WTAMU. Maurice Caldwell 21 Defensive Back 5-11, 180, So-1L San Antonio, Texas (Warren) GENERAL: This San Antonio product showed his potential during limited playing time in This year, he ll be looking for more activity in the WT secondary. 2008: Caldwell saw activity in four contests, logging a total of three tackles (1 solo, 2 assisted). His playing time came at Eastern New Mexico (1 assisted stop), against Azusa Pacific, Midwestern State and Northeastern State (1 solo, 1 assist, 1 fumble recovery). 2007: Redshirt season. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2006 graduate of Warren High School in San Antonio, Texas, Caldwell lettered in football as well as track & field. He garnered first team all-district 28-5A honors at both the running back and defensive back positions following both his junior and senior seasons. He also brought home all-area Defensive Back accolades after his senior season in which he helped lead the Warriors to a 9-3 record. Caldwell compiled over 2,000 rushing yards and three interceptions during his final two seasons and averaged over 30 yards per return as a kick returner. He also garnered first team all-district track & field honors in the 110 high hurdles. MAJOR: Caldwell has not declared a major at WTAMU.. CALDWELL 2008 GAME-BY-GAME Opponent UT-AT-TOT TFL/Yd Sack/Yd INT PBU QBH FF State Okla. dnp Azusa Pacific /0 0.0/ Southwestern Okla. dnp Midwestern State /0 0.0/ New Mexico /0 0.0/ Abilene Christian State dnp Northeastern State /0 0.0/ Tarleton State dnp Central Washington Christian dnp TOTALS /0 0.0/ CALDWELL S CAREER STATS Year G UT-AT-TOT TFL/Yd Sack/Yd INT PBU QBH FF FR /0 0.0/ Bo Campbell 40 Defensive Line 6-3, 225, Fr-RS Lubbock, Texas (Coronado) GENERAL: This South Plains product looks to vie for playing time at on the WT defensive line. 2008: Redshirt season. HIGH SCHOOL: Campbell garnered first team all-state accolades as a senior defensive lineman at Lubbock s Coronado HS. He was also named District MVP, all-city Defensive MVP and was a member of the all-south Plains team. As a senior, he racked up 71 tackles and 17 sacks during the regular season. A member of the National Honor Society, Campbell also participated in baseball. MAJOR: Campbell is majoring in General Business at WTAMU. Tim Cowdrey 88 Punter 6-4, 200, Jr-TR Reedley, Calif. (Immanuel/ Reedley Coll.) GENERAL: Cowdrey looks to take over the Buffs punting duties following a stellar career at Reedley (Calif.) College. JUNIOR COLLEGE: Cowdrey booted 52 punts for 2,101 yards to average 40.4 yards in 2008 while at Reedley College. He placed 15 of 52 efforts inside the 20 yard line and five carried for 50-plus yards. A two-time all-conference selection, Cowdrey was also selected as student Male Athlete of the Year. HIGH SCHOOL: Reedley earned all-central Sequoia League honors in 2006 after averaging over 44 yards per punt and logging 73 tackles as a free safety, despite playing the final six games of his senior season with a dislocated thumb. He also lettered in basketball, helping lead Immanuel to the 2007 Central Section Division V championship MAJOR: Cowdrey has not declared a major at WTAMU. Renarko Cunningham 72 Offensive Line 6-7, 310, Sr-1L Miami, Fla. (Dillard) GENERAL: The physically-gifted Cunningham looks to hold a starting slot on the WT offensive line. 2008: Did not participate. 2007: Cunningham began the season at defensive tackle, where he saw action in four contests (recording one assisted tackle), before making the transition to the offensive line. JUNIOR COLLEGE: Cunningham played at defensive tackle for the Santa Monica CC Corsairs. He helped lead the team to a 6-4 finish and was honored as second-team all- Conference selection, having recorded 10 sacks. HIGH SCHOOL: Cunningham graduated from Miami (Fla.) Dillard HS in 2003, where he helped the Panthers finish 7-4 during his senior year. He also lettered in basketball. MAJOR: Cunningham is majoring in General Studies at WTAMU. Kendrick Cutsinger 34 Tight End 6-4, 220, So-1L Austin, Texas (Westlake) GENERAL: Cutsinger looks to utilize his physical tools (size, hands and speed) as a tight end in the Buffaloes passing game. 2008: Cutsinger saw action in seven contests as a wide receiver at Texas A&M-Kingsville, against Midwestern State, Abilene Christian, at Angelo State, Northeastern State, Tarleton State and against Central Washington, but w w w. g o b u f f s g o. c o m 27

30 2009 buffaloes did not compile any statistics. HIGH SCHOOL: Cutsinger helped lead Austin Westlake to a 7-4 mark as a senior in For the season, he had 13 receptions for 137 yards and four TDs. He was honored as an all-district 25-5A and all-centex tight end selection. Cutsinger also played basketball and baseball while at Westlake HS. MAJOR: Cutsinger is majoring in General Business at WTAMU. CUTSINGER 2008 GAME-BY-GAME Opponent Rec Yards TDs Long State Okla. dnp Azusa Pacific dnp Southwestern Okla Midwestern State New Mexico dnp Abilene Christian State Northeastern State Tarleton State Central Washington Christian dnp.... TOTALS CUTSINGER S CAREER STATS Year G Rec Yards TDs Lng Yds/ Rec Avg/G Servell Dandridge 97 Defensive Line 6-3, 245, Fr-RS DeSoto, Texas (Duncanville) GENERAL: After redshirting a year ago, this athleticallygifted Metroplex product will be looking to make his mark with the Buffs defensive line unit. 2008: Redshirt season. HIGH SCHOOL: A two-way starter on both the offensive and defensive lines at Duncanville (Texas) HS, Dandridge earned honorable mention all-district honors in A two-sport athlete for the Panthers, he was also one of the region s better discus throwers as well as a member of the National Honor Society. MAJOR: Dandridge is majoring in Management at WTAMU. Tae Evans 4 Defensive Back 6-0, 195, Jr-2L Amarillo, Texas (Palo Duro) GENERAL: This talented local product has continued to develop over his Tae Evans career, with the result being an increase in both playing time and statistical numbers. 2008: Playing at cornerback, Evans recorded 15 tackles (nine solo, six assisted) over 12 contests. He received four starting assignements (at Central Oklahoma, against Southwestern Okla., at TAMU-Kingsville and against Tarleton State). He had a season-high four stops against Tarleton State, as well as recovering a fumble against the Texans. He also logged a season-best two pass breakups at Eastern New Mexico, one of four which he swatted for the season. 2007: Evans saw action in 12 contests, recording 18 tackles for the season (11 solo, seven assisted). A strong coverage back, he also broke up three passes while forcing a lone fumble. 2006: Redshirt season. HIGH SCHOOL: Evans was a three-sport athlete for Amarillo s Palo Duro HS. As a senior in 2005, he garnered all-district honors after registering 55 tackles and a pair of interceptions. For that effort, he was honored with a spot on the Amarillo Globe News Super Team. Evans also completed in basketball and track & field. MAJOR: Evans is majoring in General Business at WTAMU. EVANS 2008 GAME-BY-GAME Opponent UT-AT-TOT TFL/Yd Sack/Yd INT PBU QBH FF State /0 0.0/ Okla /0 0.0/ Azusa Pacific /0 0.0/ Southwestern Okla /0 0.0/ /0 0.0/ Midwestern State /0 0.0/ New Mexico /0 0.0/ Abilene Christian /0 0.0/ State /0 0.0/ Northeastern State /0 0.0/ Tarleton State /0 0.0/ Central Washington /0 0.0/ Christian dnp TOTALS /0 0.0/ EVAN S CAREER STATS Year G UT-AT-TOT TFL/Yd Sack/Yd INT PBU QBH FF FR 2006 redshirt season /0 0.0/ /0 0.0/ TOTALS /0 0.0/ Kachi Ezirike 39 Outside Linebacker 5-9, 180, Fr-RS Houston, Texas (Hightower) GENERAL: After redshirting as a true freshman a year ago, this Houstonarea product will be looking for playing time with the Buffs linebacker corps. 2008: Redshirt season. HIGH SCHOOL: Ezirike helped Houston s Hightower High put together a 10-4 season during his 2007 senior campaign. He was selected second team all-district and was the Team MVP after producing 105 tackles in An honor roll student, Ezirike also competed in track & field. MAJOR: Ezirike is undecided on a major at WTAMU. Caleb Fields 63 Offensive Line 6-5, 240, Fr-RS Panhandle, Texas (High) GENERAL: This offensive lineman joined the WT football program in the spring of : Redshirt season HIGH SCHOOL: Fields was an all-district 1-2A receiver as a senior at Panhandle (Texas) HS. He also saw duty as a defensive safety as well as kicker for Coach Ricky Peacock s Panther squad. An outstanding performer in track & field as well as basketball, he earned all-district honors basketball and was an all-region performer in track & field. Fields was ann academic all-district 1-2A honoree. MAJOR: Fields is an Animal Science major at WTAMU. Zane Farris 52 Outside Linebacker 5-11, 210, Jr-2L Nazareth, Texas (High) GENERAL: A product of the South Plains, Farris has shown a knack for finding and getting to the football. Last season he ranked sixth in total tackles among all Buff defenders and looks to increase his performance during his senior campaign. 2008: Farris was used extensively as both an outside linebacker as well as on special teams in all 13 contests. For the season, he registered 44 total tackles (24 solo, L S C C h a m p i o n s , , , N C A A p l a y o f f a p p e r a n c e s , , ,

31 2009 buffaloes assisted), including 1.5 stops for lost yardage. His hightackle outing came against Northeastern State, when he registered nine stops, while he also accumulated eight total tackles against Azusa Pacific. 2007: Farris saw action in seven contests. During that time, he registered five tackles (two solo and three assisted). 2006: Redshirt season HIGH SCHOOL: Farris played at both linebacker and receiver for Nazareth (Texas) HS, earning all-district and Defensive MVP honors and earning an Amarillo Globe News Player of the Month tab. A four-sport letterman with the Swifts, he also lettered in baseball, basketball and track & field. MAJOR: Farris is majoring in Agri-Business at WTAMU. FARRIS 2008 GAME-BY-GAME Opponent UT-AT-TOT TFL/Yd Sack/Yd INT PBU QBH FF State /0 0.0/ Okla /0 0.0/ Azusa Pacific /0 0.0/ Southwestern Okla /0 0.0/ /0 0.0/ Midwestern State /0 0.0/ New Mexico /0 0.0/ Abilene Christian /0 0.0/ State /2 0.5/ Northeastern State /0 0.0/ Tarleton State /0 0.0/ Central Washington /0 0.0/ Christian /1 0.0/ TOTALS /3 0.5/ FARRIS CAREER STATS Year G UT-AT-TOT TFL/Yd Sack/Yd INT PBU QBH FF FR 2006 redshirt season /0 0.0/ /3 0.5/ TOTALS /3 0.5/ Coleman Gibbs 46 Wide Receiver 6-0, 185, Fr-RS El Paso, Texas (Coronado) GENERAL: After redshirting a year ago, Gibbs will be looking to utilize his skills as a receiver on the Buffs offensive unit. 2008: Redshirt season. During the Maroon-White spring game, he made a 12-yard touchdown reception. HIGH SCHOOL: As a senior at El Paso (Texas) Coronado HS, Gibbs helped lead the Thunderbirds to an 8-4 season mark. A two-time all-district selection ( ) and a 2007 all-city pick, he recorded 36 receptions for 670 yards and 3 TDs as a senior. He also ran a leg of Coronado s 4x100 relay team, earning all-city honors in that discipline. MAJOR: Gibbs is a Sports & Exercise Sciences major at WTAMU. Brittan Golden 41 Wide Receiver 6-0, 185, So-1L Denver City, Texas (High) GENERAL: With a year of playing experience under his belt, Golden looks to be one of the Buffs primary receivers in : As a redshirt freshman, Golden saw action in all 13 contests, making 11 catches for 92 yards, an average of 8.4 yards per reception. He twice caught a season-high two passes against Azusa Pacific he had two catches for 10 yards and at Eastern New Mexico he snared two receptions for a season-high 32 yards. His season-long was a 17 yard reception that came during that ENMU contest. 2007: Redshirt season. HIGH SCHOOL: Golden was a two-way starter for the Denver City (Texas) Mustangs, playing both wide receiver as well as defensive back. As a senior in 2006, he earned second team all-region honors while being a first-team all-district 5-2A selection. He also played infield for the Mustangs baseball team, earning first team all-district 5-2A honors. MAJOR: Golden is a Sports & Exercise Science major at WTAMU. GOLDEN 2008 GAME-BY-GAME Opponent Rec Yards TDs Long State Okla Azusa Pacific Southwestern Okla Midwestern State New Mexico Abilene Christian State Northeastern State Tarleton State Central Washington Christian TOTALS GOLDEN S CAREER STATS Year G Rec Yards TDs Lng Yds/ Rec Avg/G 2007 redshirt season TOTALS ,4 7.1 Drew Graham 51 Inside Linebacker 5-11, 225, So-1L Crowley, Texas (High) GENERAL: Graham redshirted as a true freshman and will be looking to become a part of the Buffs linebacker rotation in : Graham saw action in seven contests before a hand injury ended his season. Over that seven-game period, he logged five tackles (3 solo, 2 assisted) as well as one sack for minus-three yards. His top performance was a two tackle outing (including his sack) at Central Oklahoma. 2007: Redshirt season. HIGH SCHOOL: Graham was a standout linebacker at Crowley (Texas) HS. MAJOR: Graham is majoring in Sports & Exercise Science at WTAMU. GRAHAM 2008 GAME-BY-GAME Opponent UT-AT-TOT TFL/Yd Sack/Yd INT PBU QBH FF State /0 0.0/ Okla /3 0.0/ Azusa Pacific /0 0.0/ Southwestern Okla /0 0.0/ dnp Midwestern State /0 0.0/ New Mexico /0 0.0/ Abilene Christian /0 0.0/ State dnp Northeastern State dnp Tarleton State dnp Central Washington Christian dnp TOTALS /3 0.0/ GRAHAM S CAREER STATS Year G UT-AT-TOT TFL/Yd Sack/Yd INT PBU QBH FF FR 2007 redshirt season /3 0.0/ TOTALS /3 0.0/ Taylor Harris 12 Quarterback 6-3, 225, Jr-2L Whitesboro, Texas (High) GENERAL: While serving in a reserve role for the past two seasons, Harris has gained the self- confidence, as well as that of his teammates, necessary to be the Buffs primary signal-caller. 2008: Harris saw action in eight contests, completing 33- of-55 passes for 298 yards and three TDs without allowing an interception. He completed 8-of-14 passes for 81 yards and 1 TD in WT s win at Central Oklahoma, and also completed eight passes (out of 13 attempts) for 53 yards against Northeastern State. He went 6-for-7 for 57 yards and a TD at Angelo State and was 6-for-7 for 68 yards and a TD against Tarleton State. 2007: While generally assuming a back-up role, Harris proved his worth midway through the 2007 season when starting quarterback, Keith Null, went down with injury. During that time, he made two starting appearances and, in that role, he led the Buffaloes to a pair of victories. He completed 24-of-35 passes with four TDs in WT s victory over Angelo State and followed with a 30-of-50 performance for 401 yards and three TDs in the Buffs 31-0 shutout of Central Oklahoma. For the year, the North w w w. g o b u f f s g o. c o m 29

32 2009 buffaloes Texas product completed 83-of-128 passes for 957 yards and eight TDs, while only being intercepted three times. His season-long completion was a 57-yard TD strike to Charly Martin against Angelo State. 2006: Redshirt season HIGH SCHOOL: Harris completed a glimmering four-year prep career at Whitesboro HS with 5,134 yards and 49 touchdowns. He was a four-time all-district selection and a three-time all-area honoree. When he departed WHS, he was the holder of eight school career passing records. Harris graduated in the top ten-percent of his class. He also participated in basketball, baseball and track. MAJOR: Harris is a Psychology major at WTAMU. HARRIS 2008 GAME-BY-GAME Opponent Comp-Att-INT Effic. Pct. Yds TD Lng Rush Total State Okla Azusa Pacific Southwestern Okla dnp Midwestern State New Mexico Abilene Christian State Northeastern State Tarleton State Central Washington Christian dnp TOTALS HARRIS CAREER STATS Year GP Comp-Att-INT Effic. Pct. Yds. TD Lng Avg/G Rush Total Off redshirt season TOTALS Taylor Harris Terrance Harris 92 Defensive Line 6-4, 265, Fr-RS Killeen, Texas (Harker Heights) GENERAL: Quick and explosive for his size, this Central Texas product will be looking to make an impact with the Buffaloes defensive line. 2008: Redshirt season HIGH SCHOOL: Harris is a 2007 graduate of Killeen (Texas) Harker Heights HS. As a senior, he earned first team all- District 13-5A honors as an offensive lineman and second team all-district honors on the defensive side of the ball. MAJOR: Harris is majoring in Marketing at WTAMU. Kyler Hill 15 Quarterback 6-3, 200, So-SQ Amarillo, Texas (High) GENERAL: After being used sparingly a year ago, Hill will be vying for more playing time at the quarterback position in : Hill saw action in just one contest, that coming against Northeastern State where he completed 3-of-5 passes for 14 yards. He also had one rushing attempt for a three-yard gain. During the 2008 Maroon-White game, Hill completed 10-of-25 passes for 91 yards and 1 TD. 2007: Redshirt season HIGH SCHOOL: Hill earned consecutive District Offensive Player of the Year awards after piling up 40 passing and six rushing touchdowns during his junior and senior campaigns at Amarillo (Texas) High. He also garnered honorable mention all-state honors after helping to lead the Sandies to a 10-2 record as a senior in Hill also participated in basketball, earning all-district honors, and track & field, qualifying for regionals three times. MAJOR: Hill is majoring in Marketing at WTAMU. HILL 2008 GAME-BY-GAME Opponent Comp-Att-INT Effic. Pct. Yds TD Lng Rush Total State Okla. dnp Azusa Pacific dnp Southwestern Okla. dnp Midwestern State New Mexico dnp Abilene Christian State dnp Northeastern State Tarleton State dnp Central Washington Christian dnp TOTALS HILL S CAREER STATS Year GP Comp-Att-INT Effic. Pct. Yds. TD Lng Avg/G Rush Total Off redshirt season TOTALS Lawrence Hood 7 Defensive Back 5-11, 185, Jr-TR Fresno, Calif. (High / Fresno City Coll.) GENERAL: Following a standout career in the juco ranks, Hood will be looking to take over a cornerback position in the Buffs secondary. 2008: Hood did not participate in football. JUNIOR COLLEGE: Hood was a cornerback and safety at Fresno City College 2006 and 2007, recording 10 interceptions and scoring 12 TDs over a two-year period. He also set a Fresno City record by returning an interception 103 yards for a touchdown. 2005: Hood was a member of the Fresno State football program, but did not see playing time. HIGH SCHOOL: Hood was an all-state selection as a senior cornerback at Fresno HS. He was also a three-time first team all-league pick while playing for Coach Ray Rayes Warriors and was invited to participate in the California vs. Florida all-star game. MAJOR: Hood has not declared a major at WTAMU. Justin Hubbert 49 Punter 6-2, 170, Fr-RS Amarillo, Texas (Randall) GENERAL: This local product looks to battle for the Buffs punting chores. 2008: Redshirt season. HIGH SCHOOL: Hubbert played cornerback, receiver and punter for Coach Ken Plunk s Canyon Randall Raiders. In 2008 he helped the Raiders to a 9-2 season mark. MAJOR: Hubbert has not declared an academic major at WTAMU. Jon Ioane 75 Offensive Line 6-5, 355, Sr-1L Tustin, Calif. (High) GENERAL: After transferring to the WT football program a year ago, Ioane has become a mainstay in the Buffs offensive line. 2008: Ioane saw action in 10 contests, making three starting appearances (at Mesa State, at Central Oklahoma, vs. Southwestern Oklahoma) at offensive guard. JUNIOR COLLEGE: As a sophomore at Santa Ana (Calif) JC, 30 L S C C h a m p i o n s , , , N C A A p l a y o f f a p p e r a n c e s , , ,

33 2009 buffaloes Ioane helped the Dons to a 7-4 mark, finishing second in their conference and a post-season bowl bid. Ioane s season was limited to seven games due to a knee injury. In 2006, he earned all-conference honors while playing at Orange Coast Community College. HIGH SCHOOL: Ioane was a four-time Division 6 all-cif (California Interscholastic Federation) honoree while an offensive and defensive lineman at Tustin (Calif.) HS. MAJOR: Ioane is a General Studies major at WTAMU. Curtis Jefferson 38 Defensive Back 6-0, 190, So-1L Houston, Texas (Cy-Ridge) 2008 Second Team all-lsc South Defense GENERAL: A seven-game starter as a redshirt-freshman a year ago, this Houston-area product will be a solid candidate for a starting berth in the WT secondary this season. 2008: Jefferson saw action in all 13 games as a redshirt freshman, making seven starts. He started they year with a bang, earning LSC Defensive Player of the Week honors after registering a team and game-high 10 tackles at Mesa State, including stripping a MSC receiver of the football at the WT 10-yard line and recovering the errant fumble. He matched that season-high 10-tackle effort with 10 takedowns against Abilene Christian. Over the course of the season, Jefferson registered 50 total tackles (30 solo, 20 assisted) to rank fourth among Buff defenders. He also six pass breakups and intercepted a pass at Texas A&M- Kingsville, which he returned 21 yards. 2007: Redshirt season HIGH SCHOOL: Jefferson helped the Cy-Ridge Rams to a 6-5 mark during his senior year. During that time, he earned first team all-district honors as a defensive back his senior year and was a second-team selection as a junior. He also lettered in track & field for three years, in which he competed in the triple jump. As a jumper, was was District Champion, Regional Qualifier and State Qualifier. Jefferson was also a member of the National Society of High School Scholars, as well as the Cy-Ridge Honor Roll. MAJOR: Jefferson is majoring in Sports & Exercise Sciences at WTAMU. JEFFERSON 2008 GAME-BY-GAME Opponent UT-AT-TOT TFL/Yd Sack/Yd INT PBU QBH FF State /4 0.5/ Okla /0 0.0/ Azusa Pacific /1 0.0/ Southwestern Okla /0 0.0/ /0 0.0/ Midwestern State /0 0.0/ New Mexico /0 0.0/ Abilene Christian /0 0.0/ State /0 0.0/ Northeastern State /0 0.0/ Tarleton State /0 0.0/ Central Washington /0 0.0/ Christian /0 0.0/ TOTALS /5 0.5/ JEFFERSON S CAREER STATS Year G UT-AT-TOT TFL/Yd Sack/Yd INT PBU QBH FF FR 2007 redshirt season /5 0.5/ TOTALS /5 0.5/ Curtis Jefferson Brian Johnson 87 Outside Linebacker 6-0, 200, So-SQ Arlington, Texas (North Crowley) GENERAL: Originally coming to the WT program as a receiver, this Metroplex product is shifting his talents to the defensive side of the line where he will compete for playing time at the linebacker position. 2008: Johnson saw action in four contest (Azusa Pacific, at Texas A&M-Kingsville, Midwestern State and Northeastern State), primarily as a special teams member. He recorded on assisted tackle against Azusa Pacific. 2007: Redshirt season. HIGH SCHOOL: Johnson was an all-district wide selection at wide receiver following both his junior and senior seasons at Fort Worth (Texas) North Crowley HS. Adept in the classroom, as well, he earned honorable mention academic all-district recognition. MAJOR: Johnson is a Sports & Exercise Science major at WTAMU. Davoyea Johnson 86 Running Back 5-10, 185, Fr-RS Lubbock, Texas (Estacado) GENERAL: After taking a redshirt season a year ago, Johnson looks to bolster the Buffs running attack. 2008: Redshirt season HIGH SCHOOL: Johnson earned all-district and all-south Plains honors as a senior at Lubbock (Texas) Estacado HS, gaining 954 yards on 173 carries in Solid in the classroom, as well, he was a member of the National Honor Society. Johnson also lettered in basketball and track & field. MAJOR: Johnson is a General Business major at WTAMU. Shayne Johnson 84 Tight End 6-3, 215, Fr-RS Dumas, Texas (High) GENERAL: Having originally been recruited as a quarterback, Johnson looks to utilize his physical size by shifting his talents to the Buffs receiving corps. 2008: Redshirt season. He displayed his receiving abilities by making two receptions for 23 yards in the Maroon-White spring game. HIGH SCHOOL: As a senior at Dumas (Texas) HS, Johnson earned honorable mention Texas Sports Writers Association all-state honors. He also was honored as a member of the Amarillo Globe News 5A-4A Golden Spread team after leading the Demons into the playoffs. For the 2007 season, Johnson threw for 2,511 yards and 15 TDs while running for 540 yards and five scores. MAJOR: Johnson is majoring in General Business at WTAMU. Joe Joe Jones 24 Running Back 5-10, 185, Fr-RS Abilene, Texas (Cooper) GENERAL: Jones has the ability to be a true difference at running back, possessing the ability to both catch and run the football. 2008: Redshirt season. HIGH SCHOOL: Jones missed his senior prep season due to a knee injury. As a junior at Abilene (Texas) Cooper HS in 2006, Jones rushed for 470 yards and four touchdowns on just 88 carries (5.3 ypc.). Additionally, he caught 26 passes for 407 yards, earning all-district honors. He is a very versatile player who has experience in the spread offense. MAJOR: Jones is a Sports & Exercise Sciences major at WTAMU. w w w. g o b u f f s g o. c o m 31

34 2009 buffaloes Isaiah Keyes 66 Inside Linebacker 6-2, 230, FR-TR Huntington, W.V. (High / Marshall) GENERAL: Keyes joins the Buffs football program after spending the past season at Marshall. 2008: Keyes was a member of the Marshall football program but did not see any game activity. 2007: Did not play football. HIGH SCHOOL: Keyes was a standout quarterback for the Huntington (W.V.) HS. MAJOR: Keyes has not declared an academic major at WTAMU. Norman King 42 Defensive Line 6-1, 245, Fr-RS San Antonio, Texas (Stevens) GENERAL: Having spent his initial season in the WT weight room and acclimating to collegiate ball, King will be looking to fill a role on the Buffs defensive line. 2008: Redshirt season. HIGH SCHOOL: King was a team captain for San Antonio Stevens HS, capturing first team all-district and second team all-area honors as a senior. He also lettered in track & field. MAJOR: King is a Pre-Law Studies major at WTAMU. Sedrick Knowlton 9 Wide Receiver 5-10, 190, Sr-3L Mesquite, Texas (John horn) GENERAL: One of the members of Coach Carthel s initial signing class, Knowlton brings vast experience to the inside receiver position. 2008: Knowlton saw action in nine contests, making one reception for two yards against Southwestern Oklahoma and rushing for 10 yards against Northeastern State. 2007: Knowlton was active in 11 contests, catching four passes for 34 yards, with a long of 21 coming against Adams State. 2006: Knowlton saw action in two contests, playing on special teams, while also seeing limited action at receiver. During that time, he collected two receptions on the season for 17 yards. 2005: Redshirt season. HIGH SCHOOL: Knowlton was the first Dallas-area freshman to letter in five sports: football, basketball, baseball, track & field and cross country. He earned all-district honors in both baseball and basketball, was a three-year member of the Dr. John Horn Honor Roll, as well as being an Academic all-district honoree. MAJOR: Knowlton is majoring in Sports & Exercise Science at WTAMU. KNOWLTON 2008 GAME-BY-GAME Opponent Rush Rec TD State Okla Azusa Pacific Southwestern Okla Midwestern State New Mexico Abilene Christian State dnp Northeastern State Tarleton State dnp Central Washington Christian dnp... TOTALS KNOWLTON S CAREER STATS Year G Rec Yards TDs Lng Yds/ Rec Avg/G 2005 redshirt season TOTALS Wade Langley 6 Wide Receiver 5-10, 180, So-1L Lampasas, Texas (High) GENERAL: Having proved his worth as an inside receiver a year ago, Langley will be looking to increase his productivity at that position in : Langley saw action in every contest, making 10 catches for 101 yards. He caught a season-high three receptions on two occasions vs. Northeastern State for 24 yards and vs. Tarleton State for a personal-high 47 yards. He also grabbed two passes for 19 yards at Angelo State and snared a single reception for two yards against Azusa Pacific. During the Maroon-White spring game Langley caught eight passes for 88 yards. 2007: Redshirt season. HIGH SCHOOL: Langley was a highly-honored athlete at Lampasas (Texas) HS, lettering in football, baseball and track. He earned all-district 26-4A honors as a running back for three-consecutive seasons and was the District Newcomer of the Year in Langley set the school record for receptions with 76 in He was named 2007 Class 4A Associated Press all-state wide receiver, 2007 Offensive MVP and 2007 Offensive MVP defensive back. He was on the school record-setting 4x200 relay team and clocked a m to become a regional qualifier during his four years on the track team. Langley was also named the track MVP while also lettering in baseball for two seasons. Strong in the classroom, as well, Langley was on the Lampasas HS Honor Roll for two years. MAJOR: Langley is majoring in Sports & Exercise Science at WTAMU. He is married to the former Nicole Warner of Burnet, Texas. LANGLEY 2008 GAME-BY-GAME Opponent Rec Yards TDs Long State Okla Azusa Pacific Southwestern Okla Midwestern State New Mexico Abilene Christian State Northeastern State Tarleton State Central Washington Christian TOTALS LANGLEY S CAREER STATS RECEVIING Year G Rec Yards TDs Lng Yds/ Rec Avg/G 2007 redshirt season Isaiah Lewis 53 OFFENSIVE LINE 6-2, 265, Jr-TR Meridian, Miss. (Meridian / East Mississippi) GENERAL: This transfer looks to continue a long list of standout linemen who have joined the WT football program from the Mississippi junior college ranks. He will be looking to lend his efforts to the Buffs o-line this season. JUNIOR COLLEGE: Lewis helped lead Coach Buddy Stephens East Mississippi CC squad to a 10-2 record. While at EM, he played on both the offensive and defensive lines. HIGH SCHOOL: Lewis was an all-state, all-region and all- Meridian selection while playing ofr Meridian (Miss.) HS. As a senior, he helped the Wildcats to an 11-4 season record and a berth in the Mississippi Class 5 State finals. He also excelled in track & field, where he was state runner-up in the shot-put. MAJOR: Lewis is a Sports & Exercise Sciences major at WTAMU. 32 L S C C h a m p i o n s , , , N C A A p l a y o f f a p p e r a n c e s , , ,

35 2009 buffaloes Tanner Marsh 16 Quarterback 6-3, 190, Fr-RS Lewisville, Texas (Hebron) Gage Mayer 91 Wide Receiver 5-10, 195, Fr-RS Lubbock, Texas (Monterey) Taylor McCuller 54 Inside Linebacker 6-2, 235, Fr-RS Red Oak, Texas (High) GENERAL: This strong-armed quarterback developed the reputation of being a tough, smart signal-caller, this Metroplex product will is looking to step into a backup role at quarterback. 2008: Redshirt season. HIGH SCHOOL: Marsh completed 272-of-428 passes for 3,872 yards and 23 touchdowns as a senior at Lewisville (Texas) Hebron HS. In 2007, he was selected MVP of District 6-5A and was honored as both a second team all- Region and honorable mention All-State selection. MAJOR: Marsh has not declared a major at WTAMU. Denarius Marshall 61 Inside Linebacker 6-0, 220, Fr-RS Houston, Texas (Aldine) GENERAL: Touted as one of the top defensive prospects to come out of the Houston area a year ago, Marshall will be looking to put that acclaim into action following a redshirt season at WTAMU : Redshirt season. HIGH SCHOOL: Marshall was a first team all-district 19-5A performer at linebacker while at Houston Aldine HS, helping lift the Mustangs into the playoffs as both a junior and senior. He also lettered three years in track & field. MAJOR: Marshall is majoring in Computer Science at WTAMU. Josephius Martin 45 Wide Receiver 5-11, 185, Fr-SQ Houston, Texas (Wheatley) GENERAL: This Houston-area native will be vying for a place in the Buffs receiver rotation : Did not participate. 2006: Redshirt season HIGH SCHOOL: Martin was a multi-sport standout at Houston Wheatley HS, earning all-district 22-4A honors in football, baseball and track & field (where he competed in the 440 meters as well as both the long jump and triple jump). Major: Martin is majoring in General Studies at WTAMU. GENERAL: An athletic two-sport athlete, Mayer will be vying for activity at the receiver position. 2008: Redshirt season. As a member of the WT Track & Field team, Mayer was an all-lsc performer in the high jump, capturing the gold medal for the event at the Lone Star Conference Championships and recording WT s first-ever conference gold medal since the program was resurrected. HIGH SCHOOL: Mayer was a two-year letterwinner in football at Lubbock (Texas) Monterey HS. As a wide receiver and free safety, he helped lead the Plainsman to the bi-district playoffs in 2007 after going 11-2 and earning the Area championship in Mayer was also a regional qualifier in the high jump in track & field. MAJOR: Mayer has yet to declare an academic major at WTAMU. Brad McCarty 55 Offensive Line 6-4, 275, Jr-2L Amarillo, Texas (High) GENERAL: Having made 21 appearances over the past two seasons, this Amarillo product is one of the Buffs more experienced, dependable, offensive linemen. Brad McCarty 2008: McCarty made seven starting appearances (at Mesa State, at Central Oklahoma, Azusa Pacific, Southwestern Oklahoma, at Texas A&M-Kingsville, at Eastern New Mexico and at Angelo State) over 12 contests at offensive tackle. 2007: McCarty saw action in nine contests as a reserve on the offensive line. 2006: Redshirt season HIGH SCHOOL: McCarty started at center and long snapper for the Amarillo (Texas) HS Golden Sandies. He garnered first team all-district and third team all-region honors as a senior in 2005, and was selected to participate in the West Texas and THSCA All-Star games. He was also honored with a spot on the Golden Spread Super Team and the Amarillo Globe News Super Team. McCarty was a member of Who s Who Among High School Students. MAJOR: McCarty is majoring in Sports & Exercise Science at WTAMU. GENERAL: Having spent the past year in the weight room and becoming acclimated to the collegiate game, this North Texas product looks to be a contributor on the WT defense at linebacker. 2008: Redshirt season. HIGH SCHOOL: McCuller helped guide Red Oak (Texas) HS to a 10-3 season in 2007, earning District Defensive MVP honors along the way. He served as team captain in 2007, making 88 tackles on the year. Offensively, he produced over 400 rushing yards and 400+ receiving yards. McCuller also lettered in track & field. MAJOR: McCuller has not declared an academic major at WTAMU. Kevin McCluskey 50 Inside Linebacker 6-0, 215, So-1L Waxahachie, Texas (High) GENERAL: Hailing from a solid Waxahachie football program, McCluskey has been a contributor to both the WT defensive unit as well as the coverage teams. 2008: McCluskey saw action in 11 contests a year ago at both outside linebacker as well as on kick coverage teams. For the year, he registered six tackles (four solo, two assisted), including one QB sack for minus-one yard and an additional QB hurry. 2007: Redshirt season HIGH SCHOOL: McCluskey was the defensive leader for Waxahachie (Texas) HS. In 2006 he was named to the Texas HS Football.com Team Texas Region II team firstteam defense at linebacker. This followed a 2005 season which saw him total 135 tackles. McCluskey also saw action at fullback for the Indian s offensive unit. MAJOR: McCluskey is a Sports & Exercise Science major at WTAMU. MCCLUSKEY 2008 GAME-BY-GAME Opponent UT-AT-TOT TFL/Yd Sack/Yd INT PBU QBH FF State /0 0.0/ Okla /0 0.0/ Azusa Pacific /0 0.0/ Southwestern Okla /0 0.0/ dnp Midwestern State /1 0.0/ New Mexico /0 1.0/ Abilene Christian /0 0.0/ State /0 0.0/ Northeastern State /0 0.0/ Tarleton State /0 0.0/ Central Washington /0 0.0/ Christian dnp TOTALS /1 0.0/ w w w. g o b u f f s g o. c o m 33

36 2009 buffaloes MCCLUSKEY S CAREER STATS Year G UT-AT-TOT TFL/Yd Sack/Yd INT PBU QBH FF FR 2007 redshirt season /1 0/ TOTALS /1 0.0/ John McDaniel 64 Offensive Line 6-4, 305, So-SQ Austin, Texas (Bowie) GENERAL: Having gained valuable game experience, this CenTex product will be looking to increase his playing time on the Buffs offensive line. 2008: McDaniel saw action in three contests as an offensive lineman (Azusa Pacific, at Texas A&M-Kingsville and against Northeastern State). 2007: Redshirt season HIGH SCHOOL: McDaniel was a first team all-district selection following a standout 2006 season at Austin s Bowie HS. He was selected to play in an Austin-area high school all-star game following his prep career. MAJOR: McDaniel is a General Studies major at WTAMU. Kortney McDow 36 Wide Receiver 5-9, 190, Fr-RS Abilene, Texas (High) GENERAL: This Abilene, Texas, native will be looking to carry the results he posted at the prep level to a successful receiving career at West Texas A&M. 2008: Redshirt season. HIGH SCHOOL: As a senior at Abilene (Texas) HS, McDow caught 65 passes for 972 yards while helping the Eagles compile a 13-2 season. In three seasons at AHS, McDow was credited with 146 receptions for 1,883 yards to finish his prep career at as the schools career pass reception leader. MAJOR: McDow is majoring in Sports & Exercise Sciences at WTAMU. Jerry Miller 94 Defensive Line 6-4, 260, Jr-TR Aiea, Hawaii (Aiea / Mt. San Antonio College) GENERAL: A transfer from the California junior college ranks, this defensive lineman will be looking to bolster the Buffs interior defensive corps. JUNIOR COLLEGE: Miller was a 2008 second-team allconference selection as a defensive end at Mt San Antonio College. He helped lead Bob Jastrab s Mounties to a 10-2 record and a berth in the State Championship game where they dropped a 17-9 contest to Butte College. In 2007, Miller was a member of Mt. SAC s squad which captured the So Cal Championship. HIGH SCHOOL: Miller was a second-team all-state selection as a senior at Aiea (Hawaii) HS, helping lead head coach Wendell Say s Na ali I squad to a 10-2 championship season. Aaron Mullane 56 Offensive Line 6-5, 290, Fr-RS Amarillo, Texas (Tascosa) GENERAL: WT coaches are high on the potential which this local offensive lineman brings to the Buffs offensive unit. 2008: Redshirt season. HIGH SCHOOL: A two-way performer, playing on both the offensive and defensive lines for the Amarillo (Texas) Tascosa Rebels, Mullane was selected to the second team alldistrict in 2006 and was a first-team all-district selection in He was also honored as an Academic selection. In track & field, Mullane was a three-time regional qualifier in the discus. MAJOR: Mullane is a Biology major at WTAMU. Steve Nwobi 57 Defensive Line 6-0, 215, So-SQ Irving, Texas (Nimitz) GENERAL: Nwobi will be looking to expand his playing time in the WT defensive line corps. 2008: Nwobi saw limited action during the 2008 season, making appearances against Azusa Pacific, as well as against Northeastern State. He logged an assisted stop in the APU contest. 2007: Redshirt season. HIGH SCHOOL: Nwobi helped lead Irving (Texas) Nimitz to a bi-district championship as a senior in 2006, recording 95 tackles, forcing four fumbles and making two interceptions. He was honored as an all-district and all-city performer at linebacker, in addition to being named as the Vikings defensive MVP. Nwobi also letter twice in track & field. MAJOR: Nwobi is majoring in Biology \at WTAMU. NWOBI 2008 GAME-BY-GAME Opponent UT-AT-TOT TFL/Yd Sack/Yd INT PBU QBH FF State Okla. dnp Azusa Pacific /0 0.0/ Southwestern Okla. dnp Midwestern State New Mexico dnp Abilene Christian State dnp Northeastern State /0 0.0/ Tarleton State dnp Central Washington Christian dnp TOTALS /0 0.0/ NWOBI S CAREER STATS Year G UT-AT-TOT TFL/Yd Sack/Yd INT PBU QBH FF FR 2007 redshirt season /0 0/ TOTALS /0 0.0/ Mark Okoro 47 Defensive Back 5-10, 195, Fr-RS Austin, Texas (Manor) GENERAL: After spending last season in a scout team role, this Central Texas product will be looking to make a name for himself in the defensive secondary. 2008: Redshirt season. Okoro registered three tackles during the Maroon-White game. HIGH SCHOOL: As a cornerback/return specialist at Manor (Texas) HS, Okoro helped the Mustangs post a record of 8-3 and earn a District 17-4A championship in He compiled 392 all-purpose yards, including returning a kickoff 93 yards for a TD. Okoro averaged 30.3 yards per return and earned second team all-district honors. He also earned three varsity letters in basketball. MAJOR: Okoro is a Pre-Engineering major at WTAMU. Derrick Peoples 33 Defensive Line 5-11, 260, Jr-2L Diana, Texas (New Diana) GENERAL: Peoples brings two years of valuable experience to his role on the defensive line 2008: Peoples saw action in 10 games, logging nine tackles (four solo, five assisted). He enjoyed a career-high six tackle outing against Azusa Pacific (one solo, five assists), as well as logging one TFL for minus-one yard. He also posted two solo stops against Northeastern State and a single solo takedown at Central Oklahoma. 2007: Peoples saw action in nine contests, registering 18 tackles (four solo, 14 assisted). Additionally, he had two tackles for minus-11 yards in losses, one-half QB sack for minus-five yards and one pass breakup. 2006: Redshirt season HIGH SCHOOL: As a senior at Diana (Texas) HS, Peoples was selected as first team all-district at both linebacker and running back in 2005, following first team all-district and all-east Texas honorable mention accolades in He gained honorable mention Academic all-state honors in 2005, as well. He also participated in baseball, powerlifting and track & field. MAJOR: Peoples is a Sports & Exercise Science major at WTAMU. 34 L S C C h a m p i o n s , , , N C A A p l a y o f f a p p e r a n c e s , , ,

37 2009 buffaloes PEOPLES 2008 GAME-BY-GAME Opponent UT-AT-TOT TFL/Yd Sack/Yd INT PBU QBH FF State /0 0.0/ Okla /0 0.0/ Azusa Pacific /1 0.0/ Southwestern Okla /0 0.0/ /0 0.0/ Midwestern State /0 0.0/ New Mexico /0 0.0/ Abilene Christian /0 0.0/ State /0 0.0/ Northeastern State /4 0.0/ Tarleton State /0 0.0/ Central Washington Christian dnp TOTALS /5 0.0/ PEOPLES CAREER STATS Year G UT-AT-TOT TFL/Yd Sack/Yd INT PBU QBH FF FR 2006 redshirt season /11 0.5/ /5 0/ TOTALS /16 0.5/ Joseph Peterson 26 Outside Linebacker 5-11, 215, Sr-1L Amarillo, Texas (Tascosa) GENERAL: This local product heads into his senior year with two years of game experience to the Buffs linebacking unit. 2008: Peoples saw action in two games, registering two tackles (one solo, one assisted) against Azusa Pacific and making one solo stop against Tarleton State. 2007: Peterson saw action in six contests, registering eight tackles (three solo, five assisted) and one for minus-two yards in losses. He also was credited with one quarterback hurry. 2006: Redshirt season HIGH SCHOOL: Peterson is a 2006 graduate of Amarillo (Texas) Tascosa HS, where he was a linebacker for the Rebels. He captained the football team his senior year and also lettered in track & field. Peterson won the Tascosa Top- Ten award and the Delta Sigma Theta Youth Group Highest GPA award, was a member of the National Honor Roll and was honored with Who s Who Among American High School Students recognition. MAJOR: Peterson is a Management major at WTAMU. PETERSON 2008 GAME-BY-GAME Opponent UT-AT-TOT TFL/Yd Sack/Yd INT PBU QBH FF State Okla. dnp Azusa Pacific /0 0.0/ Southwestern Okla. dnp Midwestern State New Mexico dnp Abilene Christian State dnp Northeastern State dnp Tarleton State /0 0.0/ Central Washington Christian dnp TOTALS /0 0.0/ PETERSON S CAREER STATS Year G UT-AT-TOT TFL/Yd Sack/Yd INT PBU QBH FF FR 2006 redshirt season /2 0.0/ /0 0.0/ TOTALS /2 0.0/ Todd Phillips 37 Kicker 5-11, 175, Fr-RS Amarillo, Texas (Bushland) GENERAL: Having taken a redshirt a year ago, this area native will be looking to provide depth regarding the Buffs placekicking duties. 2008: Redshirt season. Phillips was 2-for-2 on point-after attempts during the Maroon-White game. HIGH SCHOOL: As a defensive back and kicker at Amarillo (Texas) Bushland HS, Phillips was selected first team all-district at running back, defensive back and kicker. He also earned first team all-state honors at the kicker position after converting 13-of-17 field goal attempts in 2007, with a long of 52 yards. He finished the season perfect on field goal attempts from 39 yards and out, a figure which included four attempts of 47+ yards. Phillips was also 46- of-49 on point-after tries. MAJOR: Phillips is a Pre-Engineering major at WTAMU. Caleb Randolph 3 Defensive Back 5-9, 180, So-1L Crosby, Texas (High) GENERAL: Randolph showed his abilities in the WT secondary a year ago, and looks to be a major player in the Buffs coverage schemes in : Randolph saw action in all 13 contests. During that time, he registered 24 tackles (13 solo, 11 assisted), while also breaking up three passes, forcing two QB hurries, intercepting one pass and forcing a fumble. He enjoyed a season-high five-tackle outing (four solo, one assisted) at Texas A&M-Kingsville to go along with a forced fumble. He logged a four-stop night (three solo, one assist) against Northeastern State, while breaking up two passes against Midwestern State. This past spring, Randolph enjoyed an active Maroon-White game, as he registered four tackles and two PBU s. 2007: Redshirt season HIGH SCHOOL: Randolph led Crosby (Texas) HS to a 7-4 mark and a playoff appearance in During that season, he tallied four interceptions and returned four kicks for TDs. He earned both first and second team all-district 21-4A honors during his four seasons. Randolph also received a Wendy s High School Heisman nomination. He lettered in track & field for four years and powerlifting for one season. For his efforts in the classroom, Randolph was named Academic all-district 21-4A. MAJOR: Randolph is an Environmental Science major at WTAMU. RANDOLPH 2008 GAME-BY-GAME Opponent UT-AT-TOT TFL/Yd Sack/Yd INT PBU QBH FF State /0 0.0/ Okla /0 0.0/ Azusa Pacific /0 0.0/ Southwestern Okla /0 0.0/ /0 0.0/ Midwestern State /0 0.0/ New Mexico /0 0.0/ Abilene Christian /0 0.0/ State /0 0.0/ Northeastern State /0 0.0/ Tarleton State /0 0.0/ Central Washington /0 0.0/ Christian /0 0.0/ TOTALS /0 0.0/ RANDOLPH S CAREER STATS Year G UT-AT-TOT TFL/Yd Sack/Yd INT PBU QBH FF FR 2007 redshirt season /0 0.0/ TOTALS /0 0.0/ Chuck Roberts 17 Defensive Back 5-11, 175, Jr-TR Guyton, Ga. (Effingham County / Marshall) GENERAL: Roberts brings Division I experience to the Buffs safety position, having spent three seasons with the Marshall football program. 2007: Roberts saw limited activity at both defensive back, where he registered one assisted stop, as well as at wide receiver. 2006: Over 10 games of activity, Roberts recorded one tackle as a defensive back. 2005: Redshirt season. HIGH SCHOOL: Roberts was a standout performer for the Effingham (Ga) County Rebels. While playing for coach Keith Manus, he recorded eight career interceptions and was a two-time all-area and all-region selection. He also lettered four years in track & field, winning the 200 meter regional championship as a junior, while finishing seventh in the state finals. MAJOR: Roberts is a Sports & Exercise Sciences major at WTAMU. w w w. g o b u f f s g o. c o m 35

38 2009 buffaloes Marcus Rowe 98 Defensive Line 6-6, 325, Sr-1L Prairie, Miss. (West Point) GENERAL: Rowe has proven to have the ability to be a true stopper on the Buffs defensive line. 2008: Rowe saw action in all 13 contests, registering 17 tackles (five solo, 17 assisted), as well as making 3.5 tackles for minus-six yards. He logged a three tackle outing against Midwestern State, including one-half TFL for minus-two yards. He also posted five twotackle games, including against Northeastern State when he also registered one TFL for minus-two yards. 2007: Rowe saw action in two contests, registering four tackles (four assisted) before suffering a season-ending injury. JUNIOR COLLEGE: Rowe was a widely-recruited force at defensive tackle who helped the East Mississippi CC Lions finish 4-3. He earned one Player of the Week honor and was also chosen as an All-Star player. HIGH SCHOOL: Rowe graduated from West Point (Miss.) HS in 2002 after leading the Green Wave to a Northern State title and an 11-2 mark. He was honored as the Defensive Lineman of the Year in addition to earning first team all- State recognition. MAJOR: Rowe is majoring in Applied Arts & Sciences at WTAMU. ROWE 2008 GAME-BY-GAME Opponent UT-AT-TOT TFL/Yd Sack/Yd INT PBU QBH FF State /0 0.0/ Okla /0 0.0/ Azusa Pacific /0 0.0/ Southwestern Okla /0 0.0/ /1 0.0/ Midwestern State /2 0.0/ New Mexico /0 0.0/ Abilene Christian /0 0.0/ State /0 0.0/ Northeastern State /2 0.0/ Tarleton State /0 0.0/ Central Washington /1 0.0/ Christian /0 0.0/ TOTALS /6 0.0/ ROWE S CAREER STATS Year G UT-AT-TOT TFL/Yd Sack/Yd INT PBU QBH FF FR /0 0.0/ /6 0.0/ TOTALS /6 0.0/ A.J. Ruffins 11 Wide Receiver 6-2, 190, Jr-2L Missouri City, Texas (High) GENERAL: Having been a key component in the Buffaloes passing game over the past two seasons, Ruffins represents the Buffs most experienced pass catcher returning for the 2009 campaign. 2008: Ruffins saw action in 12 contests, missing the season-opener at Mesa State. Over that 12-game period, he recorded 20 catches for 163 yards and four TDs, averaging 8.2 yards per catch and 13.6 yards per outing. He caught four passes for 36 yards against Azusa Pacific and had four catches for 25 yards and one TD at Central Oklahoma. He tallied 33 yards on two receptions against Midwestern State and had additional TD grabs of 10 yards (at Texas A&M-Kingsville), 13 yards (Tarleton State) and 11 yards (at Abilene Christian). 2007: Ruffins saw action in all 13 contests, catching 47 passes for 619 yards (fifth-highest on the squad) and nine TDs. His high-yardage outing was a six-catch, 110-yard, two TD game against Adams State while his highest number of receptions was a nine-catch, 74-yard, two TD night against Texas A&M-Kingsville. Ruffins recorded five outings of 50+ yards receiving, with the aforementioned Adams State and Texas A&M-Kingsville contests, plus outings of five catches for 86 yards against Northeastern Okla., three catches for 73 yards against Eastern New Mexico and five catches for 59 yards against South Dakota. He also enjoyed a multiple TD games against Angelo State, catching four passes for 43 yards. 2006: Redshirt season. HIGH SCHOOL: Ruffins played at both quarterback and wide receiver during his prep career, garnering all-district honors and helping lead his team to a 9-1 record as a senior. He was selected as a Texas Scholar and was an honor roll student. MAJOR: Ruffins is majoring in Sports & Exercise Sciences at WTAMU. RUFFINS 2008 GAME-BY-GAME Opponent Rec Yards TDs Long State Okla Azusa Pacific Southwestern Okla Midwestern State New Mexico Abilene Christian State Northeastern State Tarleton State Central Washington Christian TOTALS TOTALS Rashad Sanders 96 Defensive Line 6-2, 230, So-1L Flower Mound, Texas (High) GENERAL: This D/FW Metroplex product will be looking to increase his playing time as a regular on the Buffs defensive line. 2008: Sanders saw action in six contests. For the year, he registered six tackles, all assisted stops. He also was in on one QB sack, resulting in a six-yard loss at Angelo State. He recorded a pair of two-tackle outings, with those coming against Midwestern State and at Angelo State. 2007: Redshirt season. HIGH SCHOOL: Sanders lettered for three years and led Lewisville (Texas) Flower Mound to an 8-3 record in He was honored with first team all-district recognition after tallying 77 tackles, six sacks, five forced fumbles and one interception. MAJOR: Sanders is majoring in Sports & Exercise Science at WTAMU. SANDERS 2008 GAME-BY-GAME Opponent UT-AT-TOT TFL/Yd Sack/Yd INT PBU QBH FF State Okla /0 0.0/ Azusa Pacific /0 0.0/ Southwestern Okla. dnp Midwestern State /0 0.0/ New Mexico dnp Abilene Christian State /6 1.0/ Northeastern State /1 0.0/ Tarleton State /0 0.0/ Central Washington Christian dnp TOTALS /7 1.0/ SANDERS CAREER STATS Year G UT-AT-TOT TFL/Yd Sack/Yd INT PBU QBH FF FR 2007 redshirt season /7 1.0/ TOTALS /7 1.0/ RUFFINS CAREER STATS RECEiviNG Year G Rec Yards TDs Lng Yds/ Rec Avg/G 2006 redshirt season 36 L S C C h a m p i o n s , , , N C A A p l a y o f f a p p e r a n c e s , , ,

39 2009 buffaloes Dan Sherwood 76 Offensive Line 6-6, 290, Jr-2L Amarillo, Texas (High) behind him. GENERAL: One of the Buffs better pass blockers, this talented local product is hoping that nagging injuries which limited his playing time a year ago are 2008: Sherwood saw action in 10 games, making two starts (against Southwestern Oklahoma and Midwestern State). He was plagued throughout the season by an arm injury, but continued playing despite severe pain and having to wear cumbersome padding. 2007: After not playing football for a season, Sherwood quickly returned to form and was instrumental in the Buffs pass protection as a starter at right tackle. 2006: Sherwood attended Baylor for one semester, but did not play football. HIGH SCHOOL: Sherwood graduated from Amarillo (Texas) HS in 2005 after lettering in football, basketball and track. He was named honorable mention all-state and second team academic all-state, as well as earning all-district 2-5A honors. He lettered three times in basketball and twice in track & field, finishing third at the State meet in the shot put. He was honored with Who s Who Among American High School Students recognition. MAJOR: Sherwood earned 2008 LSC Commissioner s Honor Roll status and is a Sports & Exercise Science major. He is married to the the former Megan Fogg of Amarillo, Texas Daniel Sherwood Curtis Slater 35 Defensive Bick 5-9, 185, Fr-RS Houston, Texas (Cy-Ridge) GENERAL: Coming from a very strong high school program, Slater will be looking to utilize his talents in the WT secondary 2008: Redshirt season. HIGH SCHOOL: A three-year starter in the secondary for Houston Cy-Ridge HS, Slater earned all-district 17-5A honors. He helped lead the 11-2 Rams to both District 17-5A and Area championships in As a junior in 2006, Slater recorded 72 tackles, two interceptions, three pass break-ups and one forced fumbled. He played wide receiver during his sophomore season, grabbing over 20 receptions. MAJOR: Slater has not declared an academic major at WTAMU. Harry Small 59 Inside Linebacker 5-11, 215, Jr-SQ Mineral Wells, Texas (High) GENERAL: This powerfully-built inside linebacker will be vying for more playing time in : Small saw duty in four contests (against Azusa Pacific, Southwestern Oklahoma, Northeastern State and Tarleton State). For the season, he registered four tackles (two solo, two assisted). He posted a seasonhigh two stops against Northeastern State and had one takedown against SWOSU, NSU and Tarleton State. 2007: Small saw action in one contest, that coming in the Buffs homecoming contest against Eastern New Mexico. That game saw him register a solo stop. 2006: Redshirt season HIGH SCHOOL: A 2006 graduate of Mineral Wells (Texas) HS, Small started as a sophomore for the Rams. He was named all-district 8-4A after both his junior and senior campaigns. Small played on both sides of the ball as a running back and outside linebacker position. He also lettered in baseball for three years, earning honorable mention accolades. MAJOR: Small is a Management major at WTAMU SMALL 2008 GAME-BY-GAME Opponent UT-AT-TOT TFL/Yd Sack/Yd INT PBU QBH FF State Okla. dnp Azusa Pacific /0 0.0/ Southwestern Okla /0 0.0/ dnp Midwestern State New Mexico dnp Abilene Christian State dnp Northeastern State /0 0.0/ Tarleton State /0 0.0/ Central Washington Christian dnp TOTALS /0 0.0/ SMALL S CAREER STATS Year G UT-AT-TOT TFL/Yd Sack/Yd INT PBU QBH FF FR 2007 redshirt season /0 0.0/ /0 0.0/ TOTALS /0 0.0/ Jordan Smith 22 Defensive Back 6-0, 190, FR-SQ Killeen, Texas (High) GENERAL: This Central Texas product will be looking to provide depth in the Buffs secondary corps. 2008: Medical redshirt. 2007: Redshirt season. HIGH SCHOOL: Smith played on both sides of the ball for the Killeen (Texas) Kangaroos, earning first team all-district and Team MVP honors. In 10 games, he recorded 113 tackles, three fumble recoveries, two interceptions and forced a pair of fumbles. Smith was also a two-year letterwinner in basketball. MAJOR: Smith is majoring in Sports & Exercise Science at WTAMU. Steve Smith 58 Inside Linebacker 6-2, 230, Jr-2L Uvalde, Texas (High) GENERAL: Smith provides two years of varsity experience as a member of the Buffaloes linebacking and coverage team units. 2008: Smith saw duty in six contests, recording four tackles (two solo and two assisted). He had a two tackle outing against Norhteastern State (one solo, one assisted) and logged a solo stop at Texas A&M-Kingsville as well as an assisted tackle at Angelo State. 2007: Smith saw action in four contests as a reserve, registering seven tackles (two solo, five assisted), while also breaking up three pass attempts. His most productive outing was against Adams State when he was credited with six stops (one solo, five assisted). 2006: Redshirt season HIGH SCHOOL: Smith was a three-year letterwinner in both football and baseball at Uvalde (Texas) HS. A two-time All-district selection at linebacker, he also garnered all- State honors as a junior in Smith was honored as Most Outstanding Male Athlete as a senior and garnered all-southwest Texas Football accolades. In baseball, he was selected as first team all-district shortstop following both his junior and senior seasons. He was a four-time Academic all-district selection. MAJOR: Smith is majoring in Sports & Exercise Science at WTAMU. w w w. g o b u f f s g o. c o m 37

40 2009 buffaloes SMITH 2008 GAME-BY-GAME Opponent UT-AT-TOT TFL/Yd Sack/Yd INT PBU QBH FF Okla. dnp dnp Azusa Pacific /0 0.0/ Southwestern Okla /0 0.0/ Midwestern New Mexico Abilene Christian dnp dnp State /4 0.5/ Northeastern State /0 0.0/ Tarleton State /0 0.0/ Central Washington /0 0.0/ Christian dnp TOTALS /4 0.0/ SMITH S CAREER STATS Year G UT-AT-TOT TFL/Yd Sack/Yd INT PBU QBH FF FR 2007 redshirt season /0 0.0/ /4 0.0/ TOTALS /4 0.0/ Kelvin Thompson 5 Running Back 5-11, 200, Jr-2L Mineral Wells, Texas (High) General: The rugged Thompson provides a second quality running back in the Buffs offensive backfield. Over the past two seasons, he has averaged nearly five yards every time he touches the football. 2008: While seeing action in all 13 contests, Thompson gained 430 all-purpose yards. He rushed for 226 yards on 51 carries, averaging 4.4 yards per carry, while also catching 13 passes for 141 yards. Thompson also returned 11 kickoffs for 61 yards, with a long return of 26 yards. He recorded his first career 100-yard outing when he gained 106 yards against Azusa Pacific. That game saw him gallop a career-long 92 yards for a TD. He posted 85 allpurpose yards against Abilene Christian, with the majority coming via four receptions for 51 yards. For the season, Thompson registered four TDs, all via the ground, scoring one apiece against Azusa Pacific, Midwestern State, at Eastern New Mexico and against Abilene Christian. 2007: As a redshirt-freshman, Thompson saw action in all 13 contests, gaining 171 yards on 37 carries. He scored a pair of TDs while averaging 4.6 yards per carry and 13.2 yards per game. His high-yardage effort was a two-carry, 51-yard outing against Adams State, a game that saw him break a 44-yard TD jaunt. He also had a four-rush, 44-yard game against Tarleton State and an eight-carry, 33-yard, one TD outing against Eastern New Mexico. Receiving, he caught eight passes for 56 yards, with a long of 23 yards. 2006: Redshirt season. High School: Thompson played both running back and free safety for Mineral Wells (Texas) HS. He ran for 2,200 yards as a senior and was honored as District Offensive MVP and co-mvp as well as garnering first team all-district honors at safety. Thompson also lettered in basketball and track & field. Major: Thompson is a Management major at WTAMU. THOMPSON 2008 GAME-BY-GAME Opponent Rush Rec PR KOR TD State Okla Azusa Pacific Southwestern Okla... 2-(4) Midwestern State New Mexico Abilene Christian State Northeastern State Tarleton State Central Washington Christian TOTALs Kelvin Thompson THOMPSON S CAREER STATS RUSHING Year G Att. Yards Avg TDs Lng Avg/G 2006 redshirt season TOTALS RECEIVING Year G Rec Yards TDs Lng Yds/ Rec Avg/G 2006 redshirt season TOTALS PUNT RETURNS Year G Ret Yards TDs Lng Avg redshirt season TOTALS KICKOFF RETURNS Year G Ret Yards TDs Lng Avg redshirt season TOTALS Jimmy Valenciano 79 Offensive Line 6-2, 290, Fr-RS Dumas, Texas (High) GENERAL: This sizeable offensive line prospect will be looking to add depth to the Buffs front line. HIGH SCHOOL: Valenciano was a 2008 first team all-district and all-region selection as a senior offensive and defensive lineman at Dumas (Texas) HS. He also received secondteam all-state honors while playing for Coach Mike Burt s Demons. A two-sport performer, Valenciano also excelled on the baseball, garnering second-team all-district accolades. MAJOR: Valenciano has not declared an academic major at WTAMU. Aaron Wampler 93 Defensive End 6-1, 260, Fr-RS Wolfforth, Texas (Frenship) GENERAL: A very active and tenacious defender, Wampler should see action on both defense and as a deep snapper. 2008: Redshirt season. HIGH SCHOOL: Wampler enjoyed a standout career at Wolfforth (Texas) Frenship HS, helping to lead the Tigers to a 38 L S C C h a m p i o n s , , , N C A A p l a y o f f a p p e r a n c e s , , ,

41 35-8 record from He was selected as the District 4-4A Defensive MVP in both 2006 and 2007, was named to the Texas Sports Writers Association all-state team in both 2006 and 2007 as well as the AP all-state team in As a junior in 2006, Wampler compiled 137 tackles, including 20 for loss, four forced fumbles and 13 sacks. During his sophomore campaign, he collected 72 stops, eight behind the line of scrimmage. MAJOR: Wampler is majoring in Sports & Exercise Sciences at WTAMU. Jeremy Watson 27 Wide Receiver 5-10, 195, Fr-RS Lubbock, Texas (Estacado) GENERAL: This South Plains native will be looking to provide depth to the Buffs at the wide receiver position. 2008: Redshirt season. HIGH SCHOOL: Watson was an all-lubbock, all-south Plains and all-district 4-4A performer as a linebacker at Lubbock (Texas) Estacado HS. A two-sport performer, Watson was also a regional and state qualifier in track & field. Strong in the classroom, he was also an Honor Roll student. MAJOR: Watson is a Sports & Exercise Sciences major at WTAMU. Ruben White 62 Offensive Line 6-1, 300, Fr-RS Waxahachie, Texas (High) GENERAL: An explosive offensive lineman possessing tremendous strength and quickness, White has added nearly 20 pounds to his frame over the past year. This season, he will be looking to bolster WT s offensive line unit. 2008: Redshirt season. HIGH SCHOOL: White played on both the offense and defensive lines for Waxahachie (Texas) HS. He was selected as an all-district performer at guard, while also participated in track & field and powerlifting for the Indians. MAJOR: White is an Accounting major at WTAMU. Tyson Williams 2 Wide Receiver 6-0, 200, So-1L Aldine, Texas (High) for five yards against Northeastern State and one catch for three yards at Eastern New Mexico. HIGH SCHOOL: Williams had 63 catches to earn first team all-district honors at Aldine (Texas) HS. He also received varsity letters in baseball and track & field. MAJOR: Williams is undecided on an academic major at WTAMU. WILLIAMS 2008 GAME-BY-GAME Opponent Rec Yards TDs Long State Okla. dnp Azusa Pacific Southwestern Okla Midwestern State New Mexico Abilene Christian State Northeastern State Tarleton State Central Washington Christian TOTALS WILLIAMS CAREER STATS Year G Rec Yards TDs Lng Yds/ Rec Avg/G TOTALS Josh Yankovich Wide Receiver Amarillo, Texas (Tascosa) GENERAL: Having redshirted as a true freshman, this Amarillo native looks to continue the success he enjoyed while at the prep level. 2008: Redshirt season. HIGH SCHOOL: Yankovich enjoyed an illustrious career at Amarillo (Texas) Tascosa HS. As a member of Coach Heath Parker s Rebels, he earned all-district 2-5A, all-city and Globe-News Super Team honors over a senior season that saw him make 86 receptions for over 900 yards and compile over 1,000 all-purpose yards. Sure-handed, as well, he did not fumble in 116 touches. MAJOR: Yankovich is a Pre-Medicine major at WTAMU. Tramicah Young 31 Wide Receiver 5-8, 150, So-SQ Brazoria, Texas (Sweeney) GENERAL: This Houston-area product will be looking to make his mark with the Buffs receiver rotation. 2008: Young saw action in one contest, that being against Northeastern State. In the Maroon-White spring game, he made two receptions for 46 yards, with a long of : Redshirt season. HIGH SCHOOL: Young played numerous positions on offense, defense and special teams while at Brazoria (Texas) Sweeney HS. He finished his senior campaign with 16 catches for 336 yards and 16 rushes for 186 yards while leading the Sweeny Bulldogs to an 11-3 mark. For his efforts, he was recognized by being named first team all- District 25-3A, first team all-brazoria County and first team all-area. As a junior in 2005, he was named all-district as a defensive back as well as wide receiver, in addition to all-brazoria County as a defensive back. Young also earned three letters in both basketball and baseball, as well as one letter in track & field. He earned Defensive Player of the Year honors in basketball in as well as being a state qualifier in track. Young graduated as a member of the National Honor Society and National Honor Roll and was named Academic all-state as well as being honored with Who s Who Among American High School Students recognition. MAJOR: Young is an Engineering Technology major at WTAMU. Michael Zoch 71 Offensive Line 5-11, 290, So-SQ Beaumont, Texas (Westbrook) GENERAL: After seeing occasional duty on the offensive line a year ago, this Gulf Coast native looks to figure into the Buffs offensive line plans in : Zoch saw offensive line duty in four contests against Azusa Pacific, at Angelo State, against Northeastern State and Tarleton State. 2007: Redshirt season. HIGH SCHOOL: Zoch was a standout two-way lineman at Beaumont (Texas) Westbrook HS. MAJOR: Zoch is majoring in Pre-Engineering at WTAMU. receiver position. GENERAL: Having earned playing time in his initial season of collegiate football, this Houston-area product will be looking to make an impact at the 2008: As a true freshman, Williams saw duty in nine contests. During that time, he grabbed four receptions for 27 yards. Against Azusa Pacific, he had two catches for 19 yards (with a long of 14 yards), while he had one catch w w w. g o b u f f s g o. c o m 39

42 2009 Freshmen Torrence Allen Wide Receiver Meridian, Texas (High) Allen earned district Most Valuable Player honors under Coach Larry Moorhead at Meridian (Texas) HS. He also competed in track & field, winning the Class 1A State Championship in the triple jump, with an effort of A three-sport athlete, Allen also earned varsity letters in basketball and is the son of Tony and Denise Allen. Emory Atterberry Offensive Line Santa Fe, N.M. (St. Michaels) Atterberry earned first-team all-state, all-region and all-district 2-3A as an offensive and defensive lineman at Santa Fe (N.M.) St. Michaels HS. In 2008, he helped lead the Horsemen of Coach Joey Fernandez to an 8-5 record and a state playoff berth. In 2007, the Horesmen finished 12-2, advancing to the state playoffs. A three-sport athlete, Atterberry also lettered in basketball and track & field. He is a member of the National Spanish Honor Society and is the son of Martin and Kendra Atterberry. Keith Baker Defensive Back Humble, Texas (High) An all-around athlete, Baker passed for over 1,200 yards and 13 TDs as a senior at Humble (Texas) HS, in addition to rushing for 450 yards and six TDs to earn first-team all-district 21-5A honors. As a junior in 2007, Baker accounted for over 1,100 passing yards, 50 rushing yards and 11 TDs in earning second-team all-district accolades for Coach Walt Beasley s Wildcats. The son of Dreck and Lisa Baker, Baker has also earned varsity letters in basketball and track & field. Bryan Blackwell Wide Receiver Frankston, Texas (High) Blackwell was a first-team all-district 19-2A pick as a defensive back, and was a second-team all-district selection at quarterback, in addition to earning all-east Texas honorable mention recognition at both positions. He helped lead Coach Sam Well s Indians to a 22-9 mark over the past three seasons, passing for over 2,200 yards and 21 Tds. Defensively, he recorded 12 career interceptions. A basketball and baseball letterwinner, Blackwell is the son of Shawn and Michelle Blackwell. Brandon Boyd Linebacker Houston, Texas (Eisenhower) Boyd was the District 19-5A Defensive Most Valuable Player as a senior at Houston (Texas) Eisenhower HS. Coached by Ray Evans, he also earned Northeast Houston Defensive Player of the Year honors and was a second team all-greater Houston pick. In addition to football, Boyd also lettered in track & field. He is the son of Yvonne Boyd. Bradley Brown Outside Linebacker Matador, Texas (Motley Country) Brown was a member of Motley County s 2007 Six-man Division II State Championship team. He earned all-state honors as a running back for Coach Mike Bigham in both 2007 and A standout for the Matadors basketball, golf and track & field programs, Brown was named district MVP in basketball and was a regional qualifier in track & field. He is the son of Bobbie Brown. Jeremy Burleson Defensive Back Pflugerville, Texas (High) Burleson was a first-team all-district 25-5A honoree while helping lead Pflugerville (Texas) HS to an 8-3 mark in 2008, and a bi-district playoff berth. In addition, he also earned TSWA all-state and all-centex honors as a kick returner. The son of Alma Burleson and Hugh Albert, Burleson also earned varsity letters in track & field. Joshua Carr Linebacker Kemp, Texas (High) Carr was named Offensive Co-Most Valuable player and all- Henderson County Player of the Year as a senior at Kemp (Texas) HS. Under Coach Greg Anderson, he rushed for 1,450 yards and garnered 93 tackles and seven sacks for the Yellow Jackets in An Academic all-district 14-3A selection, Carr also lettered in track & field and basketball. He is the son of Tom and Kristie Carr. Justin Carroll Defensive Back Abilene, Texas (Abilene) Carroll earned first team all-district honors as an outside linebacker and safety at Abilene (Texas) HS under Coach Steve Warren. As a senior, the team achieved a record of Carroll also competed in baseball, earning all-district recognition. He is the son of Chester and Janet Carroll. Sergio Castillo Kicker Mission, Texas (La Joya) Castillo earned first team all-district honors as a placekicker and was a second team selection as a punter. He also lettered in baseball and soccer, while also playing in the band. Castillo is the son of Maria Cazares. Spencer Church Quarterback Canyon, Texas (High) Church earned all District 3-4A honors after passing for 28 TDs and leading the Canyon (Texas) Eagles to a 6-4 mark and a playoff berth in As a junior in 2007, he was named District 5-3A Offensive MVP as well as all-region after tossing 36 TDs and passing for 3,625 yards. Coached by Blake Bryant, Church is a member of the National Honor Society and was named Academic Class 4A all-state this past year. He is the son of Perry and Lisa Church. Clayton Cockrell Wide Receiver Higgins, Texas (Canadian) As a running back and defensive back at Canadian (Texas) HS under Coach Kyle Lynch, Cockrell helped his team to back-to-back Texas Class 1A State Championships. He was selected to the all-district first team and also received academic all-district recognition. Cockrell also competed in basketball and track, qualifying for regionals in track. Cockrell is the son of Dan and Drucy Cockrell. Clint Cockrell Wide Receiver Higgins, Texas (Canadian) Cockrell played wide receiver at Canadian (Texas) HS under Coach Kyle Lynch and helped his team claim back-toback Texas Class 1A State Championships. Cockrell also competed in basketball and track and is the son of Dan and Drucy Cockrell. Michael Drake Linebacker Weatherford, Texas (Perrin) Drake helped lead the Perrin (Texas) Pirates to an 8-3 record in Coached by Brad Hutton, he earned District 15-1A Offensive Most Valuable Player honors after rushing for over 1200 yards. He also holds the school record in the 100 meters and 200 meters and earned additional varsity letters in track & field, baseball and basketball. He is the son of Charles and Beverly Drake. Aarrhon Flores Wide Receiver Floydada, Texas (High) Flores rushed for over 1,000 yards in both his junior and senior seasons at Floydada (Texas) HS, earning all-district 2-2A and all-south Plains while playing for Coach Rusty Purser s Whirlwinds. A multi-sport standout, Flores qualified for the State track & field meet, competing in the long jump, triple jump, 100 meters, 200 meters and the 800 meter relay in As a sophomore in 2006 he qualified for state in the 200 meters and the long jump. He is the Floydada HS Student Council president and is the son of Julio Flores and Shondai Baca. Blake Forester Quarterback New Braunfels, Texas (High) Forester was a 2008 honorable mention all-district honoree as a senior at New Braunfels (Texas) HS, while also earning varsity monograms in basketball and track & field. The son of Scott and Sherry Forester, he also was named academic all-district. 40 L S C C h a m p i o n s , , , N C A A p l a y o f f a p p e r a n c e s , , ,

43 2009 Freshmen Kenneth Garrett Defensive Line Oklahoma City, Okla. (Crooked Oak) Garrett has the versatility to play a variety of positions along the defensive line. As a senior at Oklahoma City (Okla.) Crooked Oak HS, he played defensive tackle, end, linebacker, as well as offensive tackle for Coach Daryl Williamson. A basketball, track & field, wrestling and powerlifting letterwinner, Garrett is the son of Anita Garrett. Kendrick Geyen Defensive Back Cibolo, Texas (Steele) Geyen earned all-district honors as a junior and a senior under Coach Mike Jinks at Cibolo Steele (Texas) HS. He also competed in track & field, lettering for four years. On the field, Geyen led the Knights to district championships in 2007and Mark Glawe Quarterback Amarillo, Texas (Randall) As a quarterback at Amarillo (Texas) Randall HS under Coach Ken Plunk, Glawe led his team to an 8-3 record and a second-consecutive district championship. He was selected as a team captain as a junior and senior and was the October Chamber of Commerce Athlete of the Month. A multi-sport athlete, Glawe competed in basketball, baseball, and powerlifting and was a Superintendant scholar and a member of the National Honor Society. Glawe is the son of Mark and Amber Glawe. Daric Gorton Offensive Line China Spring, Texas (High) Gorton earned first-team all District 7-3A honors as a senior at China Spring (Texas) HS. An honorable mention all state selection while playing for Coach Mark Bell, Gorton also earned all-academic honors, as well. A basketball and track & field letterwinner, Gorton is the son of Randal and Debra Gorton. Tyler Grabarkewitz Quarterback Austin, Texas (Westwood) Grabarkewitz passed for 1,850 yards and 16 TDs, while also rushing for 450 yards and nine TDs as a senior for Coach Anthony Wood s Austin (Texas) Westwood Warriors. The son of Sherri West and Teddy Grabarkewitz, Tyler also earned District 16-5A honorable mention honors. Ryan Grametbaur Defensive Back New Braunfels, Texas (High) Grametbaur logged 75 tackles while helping lead the New Braunfels (Texas) Unicorns to a 6-4 mark in In addition, he registered five tackles for lost yardage and five interceptions to earn all-district 26-5A and all-state honors while playing for Coach Chuck Caniford. As a junior, he totaled 171 tackles and two quarterback sacks. Grametbaur, who graduated in Decenber, is the son of Stacey and Lauri Grametbaur. Cameron Graves Offensive Line Euless, Texas (Trinity) Graves earned first team all-district honors under Coach Steve Lineweaver at Euless Trinity (Texas) HS. He was named first team All-Tarrant County for the Trojans while lettering in football for two seasons, also being named academic all-state. Joshua Graves Wide Receiver Stephenville, Texas (High) Graves was a first-team all-state, all-big Country and all-district selection as a wide receiver at Stephenville (Texas) HS. Playing for Coach Joe Gillespie, Graves helped guide the Yellowjackets to an 11-4 record in Graves earned academic all-district honors, as well as lettering in track & field and basketball. He is the son of Brad Graves and Kay Wesson. Luke Halpin Quarterback Mesquite, Texas (High) Halpin earned first team all-district and district Most Valuable Player honors as a senior at Mesquite (Texas) HS, after passing for 2,004 yards and 17 TDs while throwing just two interceptions. A team captain for the Skeeters, he was a second team all-district pick in 2007 and was named district Newcomer of the Year in A golf and baseball lettermen, as well, he is a member of the school s honor roll and is the son of Steve and Mary Ann Halpin. Trevor Hammargren Wide Receiver Aztec, N.M. (High) Hammargren had a prolific career at Aztec (N.M.) HS, catching 69 passes for 1,191 yards and 22 TDs. Defensively, he registered 72 tackles and three interceptions. For his efforts he was named the 2008 District 1-4A Player of the Year, earned first-team all-district and all-district Academic honors, as well as earning first-team all-state on both offense as well as defense after helping guide the Tigers to a 12-1 record and a state runner-up finish. The son of Alan and Lorry Hammargren, Trevor earned the Tiger Award for posting the highest grade point average on the team, with a Hammargren also earned varsity letters in track & field while at Aztec HS. Jacob Hanna Linebacker Lumberton, Texas (High) Hanna was a two-time all-state selection as a defensive lineman at Lumberton (Texas) HS, as well as earning District 22-4A offensive Most Valuable Player honors as a running back. Playing for Coach Alvin Credeur rushed for 2,325 career yards on 290 carries and scored 34 touchdowns, registered 143 tackles (with 56 coming behind the line) and 19 sacks, and posted a punting average. He also lettered in track & field, soccer, powerlifting and golf at Lumberton High and is the son of Justin and Suzy Hanna. Ketrich Harmon Running Back Frankston, Texas (High) Harmon earned team Most Valuable Player honors, as well as earning all-state and first team all-district 19-2A honors as a running back at Frankston (Texas) HS. He also earned second team all-district honors as a defensive end. During his career with the Indians, he rushed for 3,616 yards, 40 TDs offensively, while defensively, he was involved in 178 tackles and 57 quarterback sacks. As a junior in 2007, he earned all-state honors and was district MVP at running back. Harmon is the son of La Marcus Harmon and Sandrew Ellis. Cole Hicks Wide Receiver Bandera, Texas (High) Hicks was a first-team all-district and all-area selection the past two seasons at Bandera (Texas) HS. As a senior, he caught 51 receptions for over 900 yards and 17 TDs. Coached by Larry Prince, he was also in on 94 tackles and six interceptions as a defensive back. As a junior in 2007, he caught 48 passes for 890 yards and 14 TDs, while making five interceptions. A regional qualifier in the 400 meters and 4x400 meter relay in track & field, Hicks is the son of Greg and Nancy Hicks. Chris Hight Wide Receiver Dallas, Texas (Madison) Playing for coach Ronald Johnson, Hight earned first team all-district 11-3A honors as a junior in A member of the National Honor Society and an Honor Roll student, Hight is the son of Claude and Angela Hight. Ronnie Hodges Linebacker Humble, Texas (High) Hodges was named 2008 Defensive Lineman of the Year while playing at Humble (Texas) HS. He also was a firstteam all-district selection at defensive end for the Wildcats. Hodges is the son of Ronnie and Beverly Hodges. Cade Hollandsworth Linebacker Big Spring, Texas (High) This linebacking prospect was a first-team all-district 4-4A and honorable mention all-state pick, as well as being named District Defensive Most Valuable Player in An honorable mention all-district choice in 2008, he helped guide Coach Phillip Ritchey s Steer s to an 8-5 record and a berth in the 2008 state playoffs. A two-sport standout, Hollandsworth also lettered in baseball. He is the son of Alan and Linda Hollandsworth. w w w. g o b u f f s g o. c o m 41

44 2009 Freshmen Kaleb Horsford Quarterback Stratford, Texas (High) Horsford was a member of the Stratford (Texas) Elks Class 1A State championships in both 2008 and Playing for Coach Eddie Metcalfe, Horsford also led the Elks to a semi-finalist berth in Solid in the classroom, he was a two-time Academic all-district selection, earning the honors in 2007 and He is the son of Lance and Dinah Horsford. Paris Johnson Defensive Back San Antonio, Texas (Southwest) Johnson helped guide the San Antonio (Texas) Southwest Dragons to a 9-3 mark in A three-sport letterwinner, he excelled in basketball and track & field, in addition to football. He is the son of Elvis and Lynell Mack. Micah Kemp Offensive Line Ennis, Texas (High) This sizeable offensive line prospect was a three-time all- District 16-4A selection while at Ennis (Texas) HS. He was the recipient of the Lions Offensive Line Award, as well as the team s Leadership Award after helping lead coach Sam Harrell s squad to an 11-2 record and a post-season playoff run. Micah is the son of Victor and Shannon Kemp. Russell Law Wide Receiver Balko, Okla. (High) Law comes to the WT football program after a stellar prep career in the Oklahoma 8-man ranks. A standout at Balko (Okla.) HS, he was a three-time all-district selection while playing running back and safety for Coach Shane Cowan s Thundering Herd. A multi-sport letterwinner, Law also earned letters in basketball and track & field and was the 2007 State Champion in the long jump. A Business Management major, he is the son of Brett and Jane Law. Tarin Lee Defensive Back San Antonio, Texas (Warren) Lee earned first-team all-district honors in 2008 and honorable mention all-area honors after helping lead the San Antonio (Texas) Warren Warriors to a 9-3 mark. A three-year letterwinner, Lee also earned varsity letters in track & field. He is the son of James and Tracy Lee. Jonathon Lindsey Linebacker Strawn, Texas (High) Lindsey was named the Texas High School Six-Man Player of the Year under Coach Dewaine Lee at Strawn (Texas) HS. He also competed in track & field, winning the Class 1A State Championship in the Discus. Lindsey will also be competing in track & field at West Texas A&M, he is the son of David and Pam Lindsey. Zamir Linton Defensive Back Big Spring, Texas (High) Linton was a first team all-district 4-4A cornerback pick in 2008 for Coach Phillip Ritchey s Big Spring (Texas) HS squad. In addition to his success on the gridiron, he also took district first-place honors in the 4x100 and 4x200 meter relays in track & field. A member of Who s Who, Linton is the son of Floyd Linton and Winnie Parker. James Maddox Offensive Line San Antonio, Texas (Stevens) Maddox was a second team all-district 28-5A selection as a senior at San Antonio (Texas) J.P. Stevens HS. Coached by Lee Bridges, he played on both sides of the line to help guide the Falcons to a 7-4 mark in A two-sport athlete, Maddox also lettered in baseball and is the son of Jay and Lisa Maddox. Thaddeus McCray Defensive Back Beaumont, Texas (Ozen) McCray showed his abilities in both the defensive secondary, as well as being a return specialist for Coach Ishan Rison s Beaumont (Texas) HS Panthers. In addition to football, McCray earned varsity letters in both track & field, as well as powerlifting. He is the son of James and Linda McCray. John McSheffery Defensive Back Sulphur Springs, Texas (High) McSheffery was a member of Sulphur Springs 2008 Class 4A State championship team, as well as being a first team all-district and AP all-state honorable selection as a defensive back. Member of the National Honor Society and a first-team Academic all-district selection, McSheffery is the son of John and Laura McSheffery. Darius Miller Running Back Midland, Texas (High) Miller was an all-state and all-district 2-5A selection at running back for Midland (Texas) HS in 2008, rushing for 1,750 yards, grabbing over 500 receiving yards and scoring 26 touchdowns. Playing for Coach Craig Yenzer, he was also named team MVP for the Bulldogs. Miller is the son of Helen King. Tevin Mitchell Running Back Quanah, Texas (High) Mitchell was a first-team all-state selection as a senior at Quanah (Texas) HS. Coached by James McDaniel, he rushed for 2,055 in 2008 to earn Offensive Most Valuable Player honors. He gained all-state honorable mention honors as a junior in 2007 (when he carried the ball for over 2,700 yards). A letterwinner in track & field and basketball, Mitchell is the son of John Mitchell. Dwight Morrison Defensive Back Dallas, Texas (Lincoln) Morrison was a two-time second team all-district 12-4A selection wile at Dallas (Texas) Lincoln HS. Playing for Coach Tyson Garner s Tigers, Morrison earned Newcomer of the Year honors as a sophomore in A regional finalist in track & field, he also was a member of the school s honor roll for three-consecutive years. Morrison is the son of Dwight Morrison and Nikki Tadlock. Eric Needham Linebacker Wellington, Texas (High) Needham earned 2008 all-state honors as a linebacker, and all-district accolades as both a linebacker and running back. A member of the Amarillo Globe-News Super Team, he was coached by Wade Williams and helped lead the Wellington (Texas) Skyrockets to an 11-1 season and a bi-district championship. Needham is the son of Craig and Dee Dee Needham. Chris Olson Defensive Line Flower Mound, Texas (Marcus) Olson was a captain and earned all-district 6-5A honors this past season at Flower Mound (Texas) Marcus HS. He played both defensive end and tight end for Coach Bryan Erwin s Marauders, while also lettering in track & field. A National Honor Society member as well as being a member of the English honor society, Olson is the son of Keith and Rhonda Olson. Derrick Osborn Wide Receiver Mesquite, Texas (Naaman Forest) Osborn earned first team all-district honors, as well as being named Offensive MVP while helping lead the Naaman Forest Rangers to an 11-2 district championship in He also earned sophomore of the year accolades while playing under Coach Bill Patterson. A multi-sport athlete, Osborn also lettered in track & field and basketball. He is the son of Derrick Osborn and Tara Shoemaker. Sidney Parker Wide Receiver Big Spring, Texas (High) Parker earned all-big Country, all-region and all-district 4-4A honors this past season at Big Spring (Texas) HS. He recorded 21 catches for 485 yards and five TDs as a receiver for Coach Phillip Ritchey. A standout on the track, as well, he was a regional qualifier for the Tigers in the 400 meters, 800 meters, triple jump and mile relay. Parker is the son of Sidney and Shirley Parker. 42 L S C C h a m p i o n s , , , N C A A p l a y o f f a p p e r a n c e s , , ,

45 2009 Freshmen Jimmy Lee Randle Wide Receiver LaPorte, Texas (LaPorte) Randle earned first team all-district honors as a wide receiver at LaPorte (Texas) HS under Coach Jeff LaReau. He totaled the most receptions in a season with 54 catches for 730 yards and four touchdowns. A multi-sport athlete, Randle is a two-year letterwinner in basketball and track, and is the son of Sherry Thomas. Jed Rankin Linebacker Canadian, Texas (High) A two-time all-state selection, Ranking was earned Most Valuable Defensive Player honors for the Canadian (Texas) HS Class 1A State Championship team. An all-district 1-1A honoree, Rankin also earned all-district honors as an actor in Drama. He is the son of Bo and Teresa Rankin. Lance Ratliff Wide Receiver Lubbock, Texas (Frenship) Ratliff played wide receiver, defensive back and placekicker while at Lubbock (Texas) Frenship HS. A 2008 all-district 4-4A selection, he also earned all-city and all-south Plains recognition as both a receiver and placekicker. He logged 36 catches, 13 TDs, booted a long field goal of 49 yards and had a 102 yard kickoff return while playing for Coach Brad Davis. An Academic all-district pick in football, basketball, track & field and baseball, Ratliff is the son of Aaron and Dan Ratliff. Justin Reeves Defensive Back Arlington, Texas (Seguin) Reeves earned Defensive Player of the Year honors as a defensive back for the Arlington (Texas) Seguin Cougars. Coached by Carlos Lynn, he also excelled in track & field and wrestling. Reeves is the son of Dwayne and Mattie Tate. Alex Reyes Wide Receiver Canadian, Texas (High) Reyes earned second team Class 1A all-state honors as a wide receiver and linebacker for Coach Kyle Lynch s Canadian (Texas) HS Class 1A State Championship. He also was an all-districk 1-1A selection at both receiver and defensive back. A three-sport letterwinner, Reyes also competed in basketball and track & field. An Academic all-district 1-1A honoree, he is the son of Ricardo and Julia Reyes. Danny Reyes Wide Receiver Canadian, Texas (High) Reyes earned first team Class 1A all-state honors as a wide receiver and linebacker for Coach Kyle Lynch s Canadian (Texas) HS Class 1A State Championship team. A three-sport letterman, Reyes also earned varsity letters in track & field and basketball. He is the son of Ricardo and Julia Reyes. Charles Rigsby Defensive Line Texarkana, Texas (Liberty-Eylau) Rigsby played tight end, nose guard, and defensive end while at Texarkana (Texas) Liberty-Eylau HS under Coach Pat Brady. He led the team in tackles for loss and tallied a career total of 160 tackles in four seasons. Rigsby received all-district honorable mention recognition and was a team captain. He also competed in track and powerlifting, placing ninth in the state in powerlifting. Rigsby is the son of Charlotte Rigsby. Hayden Rybiski Linebacker Texarkana, Texas (Pleasant Grove) Rybiski was an honorable mention all-state honoree in 2008 while playing for Texarkana (Texas) Pleasant Grove HS. He helped lead the Hawks to a 9-3 record in 2008 and a berth in the state playoffs. A two-teim all-east Texas and all District 16-3A honoree, he was coached by Kevin Davis and is the son of Barry and Christy Rybiski. Valmaali Sapoi Linebacker Euless, Texas (Trinity) Sapoi lead the Trojans to a 13-1 record as a senior under Coach Steve Lineweaver at Euless Trinity (Texas) HS. In his five games as a senior, Sapoi tallied 45 tackles and four sacks. He lettered in football for two seasons and he is the son of Naitini Keili Sapoi. Brennan Shay Wide Receiver Farmington, N.M. (Piedra Vista) Shay earned first team all-district honors in both his junior and senior seasons as a quarterback and wide receiver at Piedra Vista HS under Coach Jared Howell. In his senior season, he tallied 1200 rushing yards and 1110 passing yards. As a sophomore, Shay received second team alldistrict recognition. A multi-sport athlete, Shay lettered in basketball, track, and baseball and was listed on the honor roll. He earned first team all-district and first team all-state recognition in baseball. Shay is the son of June and Brian Shay. Sam Scholl Offensive Line Bryan, Texas (High) Scholl saw action at several positions on the Bryan (Texas) HS offensive line in A two-sport athlete, he also participates in the shot in track & field and is the son of Molly Marchman. Tony Scott Defensive Line Dallas, Texas (Duncanville) Scott earned first team all-district 7-5A honors for the Duncanville (Texas) HS Panthers in He also served as a team captain for Coach Jeff Dikus. A two-sport letterman, Scott also competed in the discus in track & field and is the son of Samantha Gray. John Simpson Wide Receiver Lancaster, Texas (Lancaster) As a wide receiver and corner back under Coach Andrew Jackson at Lancaster (Texas) HS, Simpson helped lead his team to a District Championship. He is a multi-sport athlete, competing in soccer, track, and baseball. Simpson is the son of Patricia and Dexter Simpson. Nevin Sneed Defensive Back Katy, Texas (Taylor) Sneed was named Defensive Most Valuable Player for his performance as a senior at Katy (Texas) Taylor HS. He played a multitude of positions under Coach Flint Risien, including receiver, linebacker and defensive back, as the Mustangs advanced to the Region Semifinals with a record of 8-5. Sneed also lettered in both basketball and lacrosse and is the son of Cernal and Valerie Sneed. Levi Sparks Defensive Line Rotan, Texas (High) Sparks came to WTAMU in the spring of 2008 and participated in spring drills. He enjoyed a solid prep career at Rotan (Texas) HS, where he was a two-way performer, seeing playing time on both the offensive and defensive lines as well as at tight end and linebacker. In 2007, he earned first team all-big Country honors as a linebacker, first team all-district honors as both an offensive and defensive lineman and was a second team all-state honoree for his defensive line play. Sparks also participated in the Yellowhammer s baseball, golf, track & field and powerlifting programs. Solid in the classroom, he placed second in Algebra at the U.S. National high School Mathematics competition and was a regional qualifier in UIL competition for science, mathematics and number sense. Sparks is majoring in Biology-Wildlife at WTAMU and is the son of Joe Mike and Nancy Sparks. William Thornton Linebacker San Antonio, Texas (Judson) Thornton was a second team all-city selection following an 8-2 District 27-5A championship year at San Antonio (Texas) Judson HS. He played nose guard, linebacker and defensive end for Coach Jim Rackley, while also participating in track & field and wrestling. Thornton is the son of Padrica Pritchard. Jock Tilghman Running Back San Antonio, Texas (Clark) Tilghman was named the San Antonio Offensive Player of the Year under Coach Lloyd Alexander at San Antonio Clark (Texas) HS. He was named first team all-state as well as the Dave Campbell s Texas 5A Offensive Player of the Year. Tilghman also lettered in track for the Cougars and is the son of Bridgette Tilghman. w w w. g o b u f f s g o. c o m 43

46 2009 Freshmen Sean Tillotson Defensive Line Arlington, Texas (Mansfield Summit) A first-team all-district standout for Mansfield (Texas) Summit HS, Tillotson played at defensive end and linebacker for Coach Kyle Geller s Jaguars. As a senior, he registered 107 tackles, 21 TFLs and six sacks. His junior season saw him log 96 tackles, 23 TFLs and three sacks. A three-sport performer, Tillotson also lettered in track & field and baseball. He is the son of Bill and Christina Tillotson. Dustin Vaughan Quarterback Corpus Christi, Texas (Calallen) Vaughn earned first team all-district 31-4A honors as both a quarterback as well as a punter. He also earned all-metro and all-south Texas honors with Coach Phil Danaher. An all-state academic selection, he graduated in the top 10 of his class and was a member of the National Honor Society. Vaughn also played basketball and baseball in high school, being named a basketball newcomer of the year and helping his baseball team to a class 4A state championship. He is the son of Scott and Gina Vaughn. Craig Watts Offensive Line Killeen, Texas (High) Watts earned all-district 25-4A honorable mention honors in 2008 at Killeen (Texas) HS. A member of the 2008 Super Centex team, he helped lead Coach Sam Jones Kangaroos to a 9-5 mark and a berth in the State quarterfinals. A multi-sport letterwinner, Watts also competed in track & field and wrestling and is the son of Craig and Roselyn Watts. Shaun Wesley Offensive Tackle Canyon, Texas (Canyon) Wesley played offensive tackle and defensive end while at Canyon (Texas) HS. He was an all-district 3-4A selection in both his junior and senior years under Coach Bill Bryant. An Academic all-state pick in football, Wesley was a superintendent scholar and a two-year member of the National Honor Society. He was a three-year letterwinner in track & field, placing first at district and advancing as a regional qualifier. Wesley is the son of Daryl Wesley and LeeAnn Shaw. Dexter Williams Defensive Back Aldine, Texas (Nimitz) Williams was named first team all-district under Coach David Suggs at Aldine Nimitz (Texas) HS. A three year letterman on the football field, he also competed in track & field for three seasons for the Cougars. He is the son of Erik and Adrienne Lillie. LaRay Woodard Wide Receiver Big Spring, Texas (Big Spring) Woodard played wide receiver and strong safety under Coach Phillip Ritchey at Big Spring (Texas) HS. He also competed in track, winning the District 4-4A 110 high hurdle championship and placing second at the State meet in the long jump with an effort of Woodard is the son of Dennis and LaDonna Woodard. Kyle Voss Linebacker Belton, Texas (Belton) As a multi-position player under Coach Rodney Southern, Voss was named defensive player of the year and earned first team all-district honors as a senior. He recorded 365 career tackles. Voss also earned first team all-district recognition as a sophomore and a junior and was newcomer of the year as a sophomore. A multi-sport athlete, Voss also earned letters in track & field, basketball, and powerlifting. He is the son of Karl and Trudi Voss. Marc Waller Offensive Line Groesbeck, Texas (High) This sizeable offensive lineman was a second-team all-district 19-3A selection this past season at Groesbeck (Texas) HS. While playing for the Goats, he was coached by Stephen Burrow. Waller is the son of Don and Susan Waller. Chad Ward Defensive Back Waco, Texas (La Vega) As a running back/defensive back at Waco (Texas) La Vega HS, Ward rushed for over 900 yards and 16 TDs during Coached by Willie Williams, he was named Texas Prep second team on defense, as well as being selected to the Centex honor roll. Ward also lettered in track & field, advancing to the state meet where he finished second in the 4x100 and 4th in the 4x200 relays. He is the son of Earnest and Alecia Ward. Chris West Running Back Houston, Texas (Mayde Creek) West earned second team all-district17-5a honors as a running back, wide receiver, and kick returner at Houston (Texas) Mayde Creek HS under Coach Lance Carter. He helped lead his team on a second-consecutive playoff run after a 10-year playoff drought. A track & field letterwinner, West is the son of Derek and Rhoda West. Garrett Wilbanks Defensive Line Houston, Texas (Clear Lake) As a linebacker and defensive end at Clear Lake (Texas) HS under Coach Troy Aduddell, Wilbanks registered 47 tackles, seven sacks, and nine tackles for loss in his senior season. He received all-district recognition as well as academic all-district honors. Wilbanks also competed in track and is the son of Garrett and Dena Wilbanks. Regis Wilson Wide Receiver Austin, Texas (LBJ) As a wide receiver and running back at Austin (Texas) Lyndon B. Johnson HS, Wilson earned all-district first team honors under Coach Demo Odems. He is also a three-year letterwinner in basketball and track. Wilson is the son of Paul and Toni Wilson. 44 L S C C h a m p i o n s , , , N C A A p l a y o f f a p p e r a n c e s , , ,

47 2009 OPPONENTS Grand Valley State Central Oklahoma Central Washington Southwestern Oklahoma Page 46 Texas A&M-Kingsville Midwestern State Eastern New Mexico Abilene Christian Page 47 Angelo State Northeastern State Tarleton State Opponent SID Contacts Page 48

48 2009 opponents Game 1 Game 2 Game 3 Game 4 Grand Valley State August 29 6 p.m. CT Kimbrough Memorial Stadium Central Oklahoma September 5 6 p.m. CT kimbrough memorial stadium Central Washington September 12 3 p.m. CT tomlinson stadium Southwestern Oklahoma State September 19 6 p.m. CT milam Stadium chuck martin Head Coach Tracy Holland Head Coach blaine bennett Head Coach dan cocannouer Head Coach Quick Facts Quick Facts Quick Facts Quick Facts Location: Allendale, Mich. Founded: 1960 Enrollment: 23,464 Nickname: Lakers Colors: Black, Blue and White Conference: Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletics Director: Tim W. Selgo Stadium/Capacity: Lubbers Stadium/ 8,550 Playing Surface: Natural Grass 2008 Record: 11-1 Head Coach: Chuck Martin Record at School: 61-5 (Sixth year) Career Record: Same SID: Tim Nott Office Phone: Fax: nottt@gvsu.edu Press Box Phone: Series Record: First meeting Last Meeting: n/a Score: n/a Location: Edmond, Okla. Founded: 1890 Enrollment: 15,500 Nickname: Bronchos Colors: Bronze and Blue Conference: Lone Star (North) Athletics Director: Joe Muller Stadium/Capacity: Wantland Stadium/ 10,000 Playing Surface: Artificial Turf 2008 Record: 7-4 Head Coach: Tracy Holland Record at School: 7-4 (One year) Career Record: Same SID: Mike Kirk Office Phone: Fax: mkirk@uco.edu Press Box Phone: Series Record: WT trails, Last Meeting: Sept. 6, 2008 Score: WT 18 Location: Ellensburg, Wash. Founded: 1891 Enrollment: 9,610 Nickname: Wildcats Colors: Crimson and Black Conference: Great Northwest Athletic Athletics Director: Jack Bishop Stadium/Capacity: Tomlinson Stadium/4,000 Playing Surface: Natural Grass 2008 Record: 10-2 Head Coach: Blaine Bennett Record at School: 10-2 (One year) Career Record: (Seven year) SID: Jonathan Gordon Office Phone: Fax: gordonj@cwu.edu Press Box Phone: Series Record: WT leads, 1-0 Last Meeting: Nov. 15, , CWU 42 Location: Weatherford, Okla. Founded: 1901 Enrollment: 5,000 Nickname: Bulldogs Colors: Navy Blue and White Conference: Lone Star (North) Athletics Director: Todd Thurman Stadium/Capacity: Milam Stadium/9,000 Playing Surface: Natural Grass 2008 Record: 3-8 Head Coach: Dan Cocannouer Record at School: 0-0 (First Year) Career Record: Same SID: Justin Tinder Office Phone: Fax: justin.tinder@swosu.edu Press Box Phone: Series Record: WT trails, Last Meeting: Sept. 20, , SWOSU L S C C h a m p i o n s , , , N C A A p l a y o f f a p p e r a n c e s , , ,

49 2009 opponents Game 5 Game 6 Game 7 Game 8 Texas A&M - Kingsville Sept p.m. CT kimbrough memorial Stadium Midwestern State october 3 7 p.m. CT Memorial Stadium Eastern New Mexico October 10 6 p.m. CT kimbrough memorial Stadium Abilene Christian october 17 2 p.m. CT shotwell Stadium Bo Atterberry Head Coach Bill Maskill Head Coach Mark Ribaudo Head Coach Chris Thomsen Head Coach Quick Facts Quick Facts Quick Facts Quick Facts Location: Abilene, Texas Founded: 1906 Enrollment: 4,800 Nickname: Wildcats Colors: Purple and White Conference: Lone Star (South) Athletics Director: Jared Mosley Stadium/Capacity: Shotwell Stadium/15,000 Playing Surface: SafePlay Turf 2008 Record: 11-1 Head Coach: Chris Thomsen Record at School: (Four years) Career Record: Same SID: Lance Fleming Office Phone: Fax: flemingl@acu.edu Press Box Phone: Series Record: WT trails, Last Meetings: Oct. 18, 2008 Score: ACU 35 and Nov. 22, , WT 68 Location: Kingsville, Texas Founded: 1925 Enrollment: 6,800 Nickname: Javelinas Colors: Blue and Gold Conference: Lone Star (South) Athletics Director: Scott Gines Stadium/Capacity: Javelina Stadium/15,000 Playing Surface: Natural Grass 2008 Record: 7-4 Head Coach: Bo Atterberry Record at School: (Two years) Career Record: Same SID: Shane Meling Office Phone: Fax: shane.meling@tamuk.edu Press Box Phone: Series Record: WT trails, Last Meeting: Sept. 27, 2008 Score: WT 35 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Founded: 1922 Enrollment: 6,000 Nickname: Mustangs Colors: Maroon and Gold Conference: Lone Star (South) Athletics Director: Charlie Carr Stadium/Capacity: Memorial Stadium/14,362 Playing Surface: AstroPlay 2008 Record: 6-4 Head Coach: Bill Maskill Record at School: (Seven years) Career Record: (Nine years) SID: Trey Reed Office Phone: Fax: trey.reed@mwsu.edu Press Box Phone: Series Record: WT leads, Last Meeting: Oct. 4, , MSU 14 Location: Portales, N.M. Founded: 1934 Enrollment: 4,135 Nickname: Greyhounds Colors: Green and Silver Conference: Lone Star (South) Athletics Director: Dr. Jeff Geiser Stadium/Capacity: Greyhound Stadium/ 6,100 Playing Surface: Natural Grass 2008 Record: 2-9 Head Coach: Mark Ribaudo Record at School: (Four years) Career Record: (Five years) SID: Adam Pitterman Office Phone: Fax: Adam.Pitterman@enmu.edu Press Box Phone: Series Record: WT leads, Last Meeting: Oct. 11, 2008 Score: WT 27 w w w. g o b u f f s g o. c o m 47

50 2009 opponents Game 9 Game 10 Game 11 Angelo State October 24 6 p.m. CT kimbrough memorial Stadium Northeastern State october 31 7 p.m. CT doc wadley Stadium Tarleton State november 7 6 p.m. CT memorial Stadium 2009 WT Football Opponent SID Contact Information GRAND VALLEY STATE Tim Nott nott@gvsu.edu Office: Fax: UNIV. OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA Mike Kirk mkirk@uco.edu Office: Fax: CENTRAL WASHINGTON Jonathan Gordon gordonj@cwu.edu Office: Fax: SOUTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE Justin Tinder justin.tinder@swosu.edu Office: Fax: Dale Carr Head Coach Quick Facts Location: San Angelo, Texas Founded: 1928 Enrollment: 6,250 Nickname: Rams Colors: Blue and Gold Conference: Lone Star (South) Athletics Director: Kathleen Brasfield Stadium/Capacity: San Angelo Stadium/17,500 Playing Surface: SafePlay Turf Plus 2008 Record: 3-8 Head Coach: Dale Carr Record at School: (Four years) Career Record: Same SID: Dave Wester Office Phone: Fax: dwester@angelo.edu Press Box Phone: Series Record: WT trails, Last Meeting: Oct. 25, 2008 Score: WT 0 Kenny Evans Head Coach Quick Facts Location: Tahlequah, Okla. Founded: 1909 Enrollment: 10,000 Nickname: RiverHawks Colors: Green and White Conference: Lone Star (North) Athletics Director: Jeff Konya Stadium/Capacity: Doc Wadley Stadium/12,500 Playing Surface: Poligrass 2008 Record: 1-10 Head Coach: Kenny Evans Record at School: 1-10 (One year) Career Record: Same SID: Scott Pettus Office Phone: Fax: pettusr@nsuok.edu Press Box Phone: Series Record: WT leads, Last Meeting: Nov. 1, , NSU 9 Sam McElroy Head Coach Quick Facts Location: Stephenville, Texas Founded: 1899 Enrollment: 9,450 Nickname: Texans Colors: Purple and White Conference: Lone Star (South) Athletics Director: Lonn Reisman Stadium/Capacity: Memorial Stadium/7,000 Playing Surface: ProGreen Turf 2008 Record: 8-3 Head Coach: Sam McElroy Record at School: (Four years) Career Record: Same SID: Joey Roberts Office Phone: Fax: jroberts@tarleton.edu Press Box Phone: Series Record: Tied, Last Meeting: Nov. 8, , TSU 0 TEXAS A&M-KINGSVILLE Shane Meling shane.meling@tamuk.edu Office: Fax: MIDWESTERN STATE Trey Reed trey.reed@mwsu.edu Office: Fax: EASTERN NEW MEXICO Adam Pitterman adam.pitterman@enmu.edu Office: Fax: ABILENE CHRISTIAN Lance Fleming flemingl@acu.edu Office: Fax: ANGELO STATE Dave Wester dwester@angelo.edu Office: Fax: NORTHEASTERN STATE Jeremy Liles lilesj@nsuok.edu Office: , ext Fax: TARLETON STATE Joey Roberts jroberts@tarleton.edu Office: Fax: LONE STAR CONFERENCE Melanie Robotham robothamm@lonestarconference.org Office: ext. 103 Fax: L S C C h a m p i o n s , , , N C A A p l a y o f f a p p e r a n c e s , , ,

51 2008 SEASON IN REVIEW WT Season Statistics Pages Game Recaps Pages Lone Star Conference Pages 70-73

52 2008 season statistics RECORD overall HOME AWAY NEUTRAL ALL GAMES CONFERENCE NON-CONFERENCE DATe opponent w/l SCORE ATTEND Aug 28, 2008 at Mesa State College W ,822 Sep 06, 2008 at Central Oklahoma W ,223 Sep 13, 2008 AZUSA PACIFIC W ,127 Sep 20, 2008 SOUTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA ST. W ,135 *Sep 27, 2008 at Texas A&M-Kingsville W ,219 *Oct 04, 2008 #17-MIDWESTERN STATE W ,739 *Oct 10, 2008 at Eastern New Mexico W ,132 *Oct 18, 2008 #3-ABILENE CHRISTIAN L ,380 *Oct 25, 2008 at Angelo State W ,315 Nov 1, 2008 NORTHEASTERN STATE W ,679 *Nov 08, 2008 #19-TARLETON STATE W ,416 ^Nov 15, 2008 #8-Central Washington W ,795 ^Nov 22, 2008 at #2-Abilene Christian L ,797 * denotes LSC South game a^ncaa Division II Playoff game RUSHING GP Att Gain Loss Net Avg TD Long Avg/G Keithon Flemming Wayne McKnight Kelvin Thompson Seth Hayden Jay Tillman Raymond Johnson Taylor Harris Matt McIntyre Kyler Hill Sedrick Knowlton TEAM Keith Null Total Opponents PASSING G Effic Att-Cmp-Int Pct Yds TD Lng Avg/G Keith Null Taylor Harris Matt McIntyre Kyler Hill Brandon Hicks TEAM A J. Ruffins Raymond Johnson Total Opponents RECEIVING G No. Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G Charly Martin Carl Johnson Seth Hayden Keithon Flemming Anthony Clark Wayne McKnight A J. Ruffins Raymond Johnson Kelvin Thompson Brittan Golden Wade Langley Marcus Brigham Jay Tillman Cornelius Robertson Tyson Williams Sedrick Knowlton Total Opponents TEAM STATISTics wtamu OPP SCORING Points Per Game FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty RUSHING YARDAGE Yards gained rushing Yards lost rushing Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Average Per Game TDs Rushing PASSING YARDAGE Att-Comp-Int Average Per Pass Average Per Catch Average Per Game TDs Passing TOTAL OFFENSE Total Plays Average Per Play Average Per Game KICK RETURNS: #-Yards PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards INT RETURNS: #-Yards KICK RETURN AVERAGE PUNT RETURN AVERAGE INT RETURN AVERAGE FUMBLES-LOST PENALTIES-Yards Average Per Game PUNTS-Yards Average Per Punt Net punt average TIME OF POSSESSION/Game..29:47 30:12 3RD-DOWN Conversions 93/181 63/190 3rd-Down Pct 51% 33% 4TH-DOWN Conversions 14/27 12/25 4th-Down Pct 52% 48% SACKS BY-Yards MISC YARDS 0 24 TOUCHDOWNS SCORED FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS ON-SIDE KICKS RED-ZONE SCORES % % RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS % % PAT-ATTEMPTS % % ATTENDANCE 83,271 36,508 Games/Avg Per Game 7/11,896 6/6,085 TOTAL OFFENSE G Plays Rush Pass Total Avg/G Keith Null Keithon Flemming Wayne McKnight Taylor Harris Kelvin Thompson Seth Hayden Jay Tillman Brandon Hicks Matt McIntyre Raymond Johnson A J. Ruffins Kyler Hill Sedrick Knowlton TEAM Total Opponents L S C C h a m p i o n s , , , N C A A p l a y o f f a p p e r a n c e s , , ,

53 2008 season statistics FG sequence west Texas A&M OPPONENTS Mesa State College (24) - Central Oklahoma 46,34,39 (38),(32) AZUSA PACIFIC (53) 56 SOUTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA ST. - (22),(34) Texas A&M-Kingsville (34),(26) - MIDWESTERN STATE - - Eastern New Mexico - 30 ABILENE CHRISTIAN - 34,(29) Angelo State - 37 NORTHEASTERN STATE (23) (37),32,32 TARLETON STATE (18) 28,27 CENTRAL WASHINGTON 40,32 - ABILENE CHRISTIAN (22),(36) 31 Numbers in (parentheses) indicate field goal was made. ALL PURPOSE G Rush Rec PR KOR IR Tot Avg/G Charly Martin Wayne McKnight Keithon Flemming Seth Hayden Carl Johnson Raymond Johnson Anthony Clark Kelvin Thompson A J. Ruffins Jay Tillman Wade Langley Brittan Golden Darnell Johnson Cornelius Robertson Marcus Brigham Keyon Kiles Tyson Williams Jared Brock Curtis Jefferson Braelon Davis Sedrick Knowlton Taylor Harris Matt McIntyre Kyler Hill Caleb Randolph Tae Evans TEAM Keith Null Total Opponents FUMBLE RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD Long Tae Evans Braelon Davis Jared Brock Max Steward Maurice Caldwell Total Opponents KICK RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD Long Wayne McKnight Kelvin Thompson Seth Hayden Raymond Johnson Anthony Clark Total Opponents PUNT RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD Long Raymond Johnson Keithon Flemming Kelvin Thompson Keyon Kiles Marcus Brigham Jared Brock Cashmin Thomas Zane Farris Charly Martin Total Opponents PATs SCORING TD FGs Kick Rush Rcv Pass DXP Saf Pts Charly Martin James Chandler Wayne McKnight Keithon Flemming Carl Johnson Seth Hayden A J. Ruffins Kelvin Thompson Anthony Clark Jay Tillman Cornelius Robertson Braelon Davis Keyon Kiles Darnell Johnson Raymond Johnson Maurice Caldwell Jared Brock TEAM Cashmin Thomas Miguel Ruiz Matt Manley Keith Null Total Opponents FIELD GOALS FG-FGA Pct Lg Blk James Chandler SCORE BY QUARTERS 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Total West Texas A&M Opponents PUNTING No. Yds Avg Long TB FC I20 Blkd Cort Johnson Total Opponents KICKOFFS No. Yds Avg TB OB Retn Net YdLn James Chandler Miguel Ruiz Total Opponents INTERCEPTIONS No. Yds Avg TD Long Darnell Johnson Braelon Davis Keyon Kiles Eldon Grimslid Caleb Randolph Curtis Jefferson Tae Evans Total Opponents w w w. g o b u f f s g o. c o m 51

54 2008 defensive statistics Tackles Sacks-- ---Pass Def--- -Fumbles- -Blkd- PLAYER gp Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds No-Yards Int-Yds BrUp QBH Rcv-Yds FF Kick Saf 42 Jared Brock Eldon Grimslid Eugene Sims Curt Jefferson Anthony Scott Zane Farris Braelon Davis Darnel Johnson Mark Ford Keyon Kiles Cashmin Thomas Brod Marshall Kyle Seals Brandon Swain Marvin Wash Max Steward Caleb Randolph LeAndrew Hicks Arseel Shakoor T. Nickelberry Marcus Rowe Chris Brown Tae Evans Brittan Golden Kyle Thomas Derric Peoples James Chandler Dexter Manley Rashad Sanders Kevi McCluskey Drew Graham Ray Johnson Harry Small Steve Smith Josep Peterson Keith Flemming Mauri Caldwell B J. Medley Jack Taylor Seth Hayden Brett Watson Tyson Williams Corn Robertson Hect Rodriguez Wade Langley A J. Ruffins Dan Sherwood Jon M Pinda Devario Dorsey Tommy Crowley Kelvi Thompson Cort Johnson Steve Nwobi Brian Johnson Brady Fletcher Anthony Clark Carl Johnson Charly Martin Marcus Brigham TM TEAM Total Opponents L S C C h a m p i o n s , , , N C A A p l a y o f f a p p e r a n c e s , , ,

55 2008 Individual Game-by-Game Leaders Rushing (Att-Yds-TD) Flemming Harris R.Johnson McKnight Null Thompson at Mesa State dnp (-7) at Central Oklahoma (-10) Azusa Pacific (-8) Southwestern Oklahoma dnp (-4)-0 at Texas A&M-Kingsville dnp (-22) Midwestern State (-6) at Eastern New Mexico dnp (-12) Abilene Christian dnp (-18) at Angelo State (-25) Northeastern State (-6) (-4) Tarleton State (-6) Central Washington dnp (-10) at Abilene Christian dnp (-13) Passing (Comp-Att-Int-Yds-TD) Harris hicks hill null mcintyre at Mesa State dnp dnp dnp dnp at Central Oklahoma dnp dnp dnp Azusa Pacific dnp dnp Southwestern Oklahoma dnp dnp dnp dnp at Texas A&M-Kingsville dnp dnp dnp dnp Midwestern State dnp dnp dnp at Eastern New Mexico dnp dnp dnp Abilene Christian dnp dnp dnp dnp at Angelo State dnp dnp Northeastern State Tarleton State dnp dnp Central Washington dnp dnp dnp dnp at Abilene Christian dnp dnp dnp dnp Receiving (No-Yds-TD) Brigham Clark Flemming Golden Hayden C.Johnson R.Johnson Martin McKnight Ruffins Thompson T.Williams at Mesa State dnp dnp dnp at Central Oklahoma dnp Azusa Pacific Southwestern Oklahoma at Texas A&M-Kingsville Midwestern State dnp (-1) dnp at Eastern New Mexico dnp Abilene Christian dnp at Angelo State dnp Northeastern State Tarleton State Central Washington dnp dnp at Abilene Christian dnp dnp 2008 West Texas A&M Starting Lineups offense qb RB WR WR IR TE LT Lg c RG RT at Mesa State Null Flemming Martin Clark Hayden C.Johnson Webb Ioane Crowley Dorsey McCarty at Central Oklahoma Null Flemming Martin Clark Hayden C.Johnson Webb Ioane Crowley Dorsey McCarty Azusa Pacific Null Flemming Martin Clark Hayden C.Johnson Webb Ioane Rodriguez Dorsey McCarty Southwestern Okla. Null Flemming Martin Clark Hayden C.Johnson Webb McCarty Rodriguez Dorsey Sherwood at Texas A&M-Kingsville Null Flemming Martin Clark Hayden C.Johnson Webb Barton Rodriguez Dorsey McCarty Midwestern State Null Flemming Martin Clark Hayden C.Johnson Webb Barton Crowley Dorsey McCarty at Eastern New Mexico Null McKnight Martin Clark Hayden C.Johnson Webb Ioane Rodriguez Dorsey McCarty Abilene Christian Null McKnight Martin Clark Hayden C.Johnson Webb Narvaez Rodrigues Dorsey Crowley at Angelo State Null McKnight Martin Clark Hayden Brigham Webb McCarty Crowley Dorsey Barton Northeastern State Null McKnight Martin Clark Hayden C. Johnson Webb Rodriguez Crowley Dorsey Barton Tarleton State Null Flemming Martin Clark Hayden C. Johnson Webb Rodriguez Crowley Dorsey Barton Central Washington Null Flemming Martin Clark Hayden C. Johnson Webb Rodriguez Crowley Dorsey Barton at Abilene Christian Null Flemming Martin Clark Hayden C. Johnson Webb Rodriguez Crowley Dorsey Barton DEFENSE De nt DE OLB MLB WLB OLB Lc ss fs RC at Mesa State D.Manley Marshall Sims Hicks Grimslid A.Scott Brock Davis C.Jefferson D.Johnson Thomas at Central Oklahoma D.Manley Marshall Sims Hicks Grimslid A.Scott Brock Davis C.Jefferson D.Johnson Thomas Azusa Pacific Wash Marshall Sims Hicks Grimslid A.Scott Brock Evans C.Jefferson D.Johnson Shakoor Southwestern Okla. D.Manley Marshall Sims Ford Steward Grimslid Brock Evans K.Seals D.Johnson Thomas at Texas A&M-Kingsville Wash Marshall Sims Ford Steward Grimslid Brock Davis K.Seals D.Johnson Kiles Midwestern State Wash Marshall Sims Ford Steward Grimslid Brock Davis C.Jefferson D.Johnson Kiles at Eastern New Mexico Wash Rowe Sims Ford Grimslid Scott Brock Davis C.Jefferson D.Johnson Kiles Abilene Christian Swain Marshall Sims Ford Grimslid Scott Brock Davis C.Jefferson D.Johnson Kiles at Angelo State Swain Marshall Sims Ford Grimslid Scott Brock Davis C.Jefferson D.Johnson Kiles Northeastern State Swain Rowe Sims Ford Grimslid Scott Brock Davis C.Jefferson D.Johnson Thomas Tarleton State Swain Marshall Sims Ford Grimslid Scott Brock Evans K. Seals D.Johnson Thomas Central Washington Swain Marshall Sims Ford Grimslid Scott Brock Davis K. Seals D.Johnson Thomas at Abilene Christian Swain Marshall Sims Ford Grimslid Scott Brock Davis K. Seals D.Johnson Thomas w w w. g o b u f f s g o. c o m 53

56 2008 Team Game-by-Game ---RUSHING--- --RECEIVING PASSING KICK RET-- --PUNT RET-- Total Date Opponent No. Yds TD Lg No. Yds TD Lg Cmp-Att-Int Yds TD Lg No Yds TD Lg No Yds TD Lg Off. Aug 28, 2008 at Mesa State College Sep 6, 2008 at Central Oklahoma Sep 13, 2008 Azusa Pacific Sep 20, 2008 Southwestern Okla Sep 27, 2008 at Texas A&M-K ville Oct 4, 2008 Midwestern State Oct 10, 2008 at Eastern New Mexico Oct 18, 2008 Abilene Christian Oct 24, 2008 at Angelo State Nov 1, 2008 Northeastern State Nov 8, 2008 Tarleton State Nov 15, 2008 Central Washington Nov 22, 2008 at Abilene Christian Totals Opponent Games played: 13 Avg per rush: 4.2 Avg per catch: 13.0 Pass efficiency: Kick ret avg: 18.7 Punt ret avg: 9.4 All purpose avg/game: Total offense avg/gm: TACKLES SACKS- -FUMBLE- Pass Blkd XPTS Date Opponent Solo Ast Total TFL-Yds No-Yds FF FR-Yds Int-Yds QBH Brk Kick Att-Mad Run Rcv Saf Pts Aug 28, 2008 at Mesa State College Sep 6, 2008 at Central Oklahoma Sep 13, 2008 Azusa Pacific Sep 20, 2008 Southwestern Okla Sep 27, 2008 at Texas A&M-Kingsville Oct 4, 2008 Midwestern State Oct 10, 2008 at Eastern New Mexico Oct 18, 2008 Abilene Christian Oct 24, 2008 at Angelo State Nov 1, 2008 Northeastern State Nov 8, 2008 Tarleton State Nov 15, 2008 Central Washington Nov 22, 2008 at Abilene Christian Totals Opponent PUNTING FIELD GOALS KICKOFFS Date Opponent no Yds Avg Long Blkd TB FC 50+ I20 Att-Made Lg Blkd No Yds Avg TB OB Aug 28, 2008 at Mesa State College Sep 6, 2008 at Central Oklahoma Sep 13, 2008 Azusa Pacific Sep 20, 2008 Southwestern Okla Sep 27, 2008 at Texas A&M-Kingsville Oct 4, 2008 Midwestern State Oct 10, 2008 at Eastern New Mexico Oct 18, 2008 Abilene Christian Oct 24, 2008 at Angelo State Nov 1, 2008 Northeastern State Nov 8, 2008 Tarleton State Nov 15, 2008 Central Washington Nov 22, 2008 at Abilene Christian Totals Opponent L S C C h a m p i o n s , , , N C A A p l a y o f f a p p e r a n c e s , , ,

57 The Last Time West Texas A&M Had... PASSING The Last Time A WTAMU Opponent Had Completions - (42) Keith Null at Abilene Christian, Completions - (42) Keith Null at Abilene Christian, attempts - (63) Keith Null at Abilene Christian, attempts - (63) Keith Null at Abilene Christian, attempts - (63) Keith Null at Abilene Christian, yards - (595) Keith Null at Abilene Christian, yards - (595) Keith Null at Abilene Christian, Pass over 80 Yards - (97) Keith Null at Texas A&M-Kingsville, Touchdowns - Keith Null (7) at Abilene Christian, Touchdowns - Keith Null (7) at Abilene Christian, Touchdowns - Keith Null (7) at Abilene Christian, RECEIVING 150 yards - (323) Charly Martin at Abilene Christian, yards - (323) Charly Martin at Abilene Christian, Reception over 80 Yards - (97) Charly Martin at Texas A&M-Kingsville, Receptions - Charly Martin (14) at Abilene Christian, Receiving Touchdowns - Charly Martin (5) at Abilene Christian, RUSHING 100 Yards - (105) Keithon Flemming at Abilene Christian, Yards - (201) Keithon Flemming vs. ASU, Two players over 100 yards - Keithon Flemming (128) and Wayne McKnight (103) vs. Tarleton State, Rush of 75 Yards - (92) Kelvin Thompson vs. Azusa Pacific, Rushing Touchdowns in a Game - Keithon Flemming (4) vs. Central Washington, Rushing Touchdowns in a game - Keithon Flemming vs. Central Washington, DEFENSE Interception Return for a TD - Darnell Johnson (85 yards) at Texas A&M-Kingsville, Fumble Return for Touchdown - Maurice Caldwell (0 yards) vs. Northeastern State, Interceptions in a Game - Keon Gaither vs. East Central, SPECIAL TEAMS Field Goal of 50 yards - (53) James Chandler vs. Azusa Pacific, Kickoff Return of 80 Yards - (85) Wayne McKnight at Abilene Christian, PAT Blocked - Eldon Grimslid vs. Northeastern State, FG Blocked - Jared Brock vs. Northeastern State, Punt Blocked for Touchdown - Charly Martin at Central Oklahoma, Kickoff Return for Touchdown - Wayne McKnight (85 yds.) at Abilene Christian, Did Not Punt - vs. Tarleton State, Punt Return for TD - (66) Jason Jones vs. UCO, Four Field Goals in a Game - Jacob Felton vs. Midwestern, Punt for 60 Yards - (72) Cort Johnson vs. Central Washington, Punt for 80 Yards - (84) Cort Johnson vs. Central Oklahoma, PASSING 30 Completions - (30) Mike Reilly, Central Washington, Attempts - (61) Mike Reilly, Central Washington, Attempts - (61) Mike Reilly, Central Washington, Touchdowns - Billy Malone (6), at Abilene Christian, Touchdowns - Billy Malone, (6) at Abilene Christian, Pass for 80 Yards - (84) Billy Malone, Abilene Christian, Yards - (420) Mike Reilly, Central Washington, RUSHING 30 or More Attempts - (34) Bobby Coy, Mesa State, Yards - (292) Bernard Scott, at Abilene Christian, Yards - (292) Bernard Scott, at Abilene Christian, Rush of 75 Yards - (95) R. Fox, Angelo State, Rushing Touchdowns - Bernard Scott (6), at Abilene Christian, RECEIVING 150 Yards - (169) Jared Bronson, Central Washington, Yards - (230) K. Shelton, Abilene Christian, Receptions - Johnny Knox, Abilene Christian, Receiving Touchdowns - Johnny Spevak (4), Central Washington, Receiving Touchdowns - Johnny Spevak, Central Washington, Reception of 80 Yards - (84) John Brock, Abilene Christian, DEFENSE Interception Return for a TD - Chris Temini, NWMSU, Fumble Return for TD - Ike Urum-Eke, NWMSU, SPECIAL TEAMS Blocked Punt - Ryan Gallimore, UCO, PAT Blocked - N. Pade, at Mesa State, Field Goal Blocked - Antonio Hartwell, Central Washington, Field Goal for 50 yards - (52) Wayne Durham, Adams State, Punt of 60 yards - (61) Joe Kok, Northeastern State, Did Not Punt - Angelo State, KO Return of 80 yards - (91) Jabir Perkins, Texas A&M-Kingsville, KO Return for TD - (91) Jabir Perkins, Texas A&M-Kingsville, Punt Return for TD - Vincent Oglesby, Texas A&M-Kingsville, w w w. g o b u f f s g o. c o m 55

58 WT, LSC and NCAA Records Set in 2008 ANOTHER RECORD-BREAKING SEASON FOR THE BUFFALOES In posting an 11-2 overall mark in 2008, the Buffs recorded a school-record third-consecutive 11-win season, as well as the fourth-straight 10-win season (also a school benchmark). In doing so, the Buffaloes shattered many school, conference and NCAA playoff records. The season saw the Buffs begin the season ranked 10th-nationally and climb as high as as third in the AFCA poll before dropping to ninth prior to their final game. Victories over four nationally-ranked opponents, six games scoring 50 or more points, eight of 45 or more, two home crowds in excess 18,000 fans, a total of 83,271 for all home games and 36,508 on the road adds up to over 119,000 people who saw the exciting brand of winning football played by West Texas A&M in A great season, and one to remember. TEAM Fourth consecutive 10-win season Third consecutive 11-win season Pass completion percentage TD passes 52 Total offensive yards 7,079 Total offensive yards per play 7.1 Total offensive yards per game Points scored 626 Points per game 48.1 Most 50 point games in a season 6 Most 35 point games in a season 11 Most consecutive regular-season wins 21, Oct. 28, Oct. 18, 2008 Most consecutive home wins 12, Nov. 11, Oct. 18, 2008 Most consecutive regular-season home wins 10, Nov. 11, Oct. 18, 2008 Most consecutive regular-season road wins 22, Oct. 23, Present INDIVIDUAL Most passing yards, game 595, Keith Null at Abilene Christian, Nov. 22, 2008 Most passing yards, season 5,097, Keith Null Most passing yards, career 9,769, Keith Null, Best passing percentage, career 67.5, Keith Null, Most TD passes, season 48, Keith Null Most TD passes, career 92, Keith Null, Most yards total offense, game 582, Keith Null at Abilene Christian, Nov. 22, 2008 Most yards total offense, season 4,976, Keith Null Most yards total offense, career 9,174, Keith Null, Most passes caught, career 244, Charly Martin Most TD passes caught, game 5, Charly Martin at Abilene Christian, Nov. 22, 2008 Most TD passes caught, season 22, Charly Martin Most TD passes caught, career 45, Charly Martin, Most receiving yards gained, game 323, Charly Martin at Abilene Christian, Nov. 22, 2008 Most receiving yards gained, season 1,867, Charly Martin Most receiving yards gained, career 4,108, Charly Martin, Most points scored, season 138, Charly Martin Most TDs, season 22, Charly Martin, 2008 (ties record) Most PATs, season 77, James Chandler Most PATs, career 77, James Chandler, 2008-present Most consecutive PATs 48, James Chandler, 2008 LONE STAR CONFERENCE RECORDS TEAM Passing yards, game 595, at Abilene Christian, Nov. 22, 2008 Passing yards, season 5,565 Passing yards per game Passing TDs - 52 INDIVIDUAL Passing yards, game 595, Keith Null at Abilene Christian, Nov. 22, 2008 Passing yards, season 5,097, Keith Null Passing yards/game, season 392.1, Keith Null Passing yards/game, career 315.1, Keith Null TD Passes, game 7, Keith Null at Abilene Christian, Nov. 22, 2008 TD passes, season 48, Keith Null TD passes, career 92, Keith Null Most 200-yard passing games, season 13, Keith Null, 2008 Total offense, game 582, Keith Null at Abilene Christian, Nov. 22, 2008 Total offense/game, season 382.8, Keith Null Receptions, season 95, Charly Martin Receptions, career 244, Charly Martin Receiving yards, game 323 by Charly Martin at Abilene Christian, Nov. 22, 2008 Receiving yards, season 1,867, Charly Martin Receiving yards, career 4,108, Charly Martin Receiving yards/game, season 143.6, Charly Martin Receiving yards/game, career 97.8, Charly Martin Receiving TDs, game 5 by Charly Martin vs. Abilene Christian Receiving TDs, season 22, Charly Martin Receiving TDs, career 45, Charly Martin Receiving yards, season 1,867 yards by Charly Martin NCAA PLAYOFF RECORDS TEAM First downs by passing 25, at Abilene Christian, Nov. 22, 2008 Net yards passing 595, at Abilene Christian, Nov. 22, 2008 INDIVIDUAL Net Yards Passing 595, by Keith Null at Abilene Christian, Nov. 22, 2008 Touchdown Passes 7, Keith Null, at Abilene Christian, Nov. 22, 2008 Net Yards Rushing and Passing 582, Keith Null at Abilene Christian, Nov. 22, 2008 Receptions 14, Charly Martin at Abilene Christian, Nov. 22, 2008 Net Yards Receiving 323, Charly Martin at Abilene Christian, Nov. 22, 2008 Touchdown Receptions 5, Charly Martin at Abilene Christian, Nov. 22, L S C C h a m p i o n s , , , N C A A p l a y o f f a p p e r a n c e s , , ,

59 2008 IN Review - Game 1 #10 West Texas A&M at #23 Mesa State THursday, August 28, 2008 Stocker Stadium Grand Junction, COlo. (3,822) Buffs Open Season With Road Win Over Mavericks GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. - West Texas A&M s season-opener began as a game of offensive firepower, but turned into a defensive struggle, with the Buffs defense coming up big in the fourth quarter to preserve a road victory. WTAMU, who had not lost a regular-season road contest since October 9, 2004, looked to be in danger of dropping this contest, but a big play defense, a career-first field goal and an opportunistic offense equaled a well-earned victory. Keith Null completed 28-of-44 passes for 332 yards and a pair of TD tosses to receiver Charly Martin, to guide the Buffaloes offense to 396 total yards. For the game, Martin caught 10 passes for 131 yards, including two TDs, while Carl Johnson had six catches for 69 yards and Seth hayden grabbed five passes for 50 yards. Defensively, defensive back Curtis Jefferson had a team-high 10 tackles, including his stripping the ball from a Mavericks receiver inside the 10-yard line (a play which was recovered by WT). Linebackers Max Steward and Eldon Grimslid, along with end Eugene Sims, recorded nine tackles apiece. Grimslid also blocked an extra point. Placekicker James Chandler booted his first career field goal, a 24-yarder with 3:59 remaining in the fourth quarter, that proved to be the game-winner. Mesa State all-american running back, Bobby Coy, rushed for 201 yards and a pair of touchdowns to lead the Mavericks. AFCA Top-20 (Preseason Poll) 1. Valdosta State 2. Grand Valley State 3. Northwest Missouri St. 4. North Alabama 5. California (Pa.) 6. Carson-Newman 7. Nebraska-Omaha 8. Abilene Christian 9. Chadron State 10. West Texas A&M 11. Central Washington 12. Delta State 13. Shepherd 14. Tuskegee 15. Ashland 16. West Chester 17. Pittsburg State 18. Texas A&M-Commerce 19. Catawba 20. Newberry west texas A&M mesa state Statistics WTAMU MSC First Downs Rushing (Att./Yds.) Passing (C/Att./Int.) Passing Yardage Total Offense Avg. Gain Per Play Fumbles/ Lost Punting (No./Avg.) Punt Returns (No./Yds.) Kickoff Returns (No./Yds.) Penalties/ Yards Time of Possession 25:03 34:57 Third Down Conversions Sacks By/ Yds. Lost Individual Statistics Rushing (Att-Yds-TDs) WTAMU ; Flemming , McKnight , R. Johnson 1-5-0, Null 1-(-7)-0, TEAM 2-(-3)-0. MSC , Coy , Means 1-7-0, Vigil 9-(-3)-0, Murray Passing (C-Att.-Int., Yds., TDs) WTAMU , 332, 2, Keith Null , 2. MSC , 168, 1, Vigil , 1. Scoring Summary First Quarter 9:01 MSC - Bobby Coy 2 yard run (J. Keating kick) MSC: Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards, TOP 5:59 1:41 WTAMU - Keithon Flemming 1 yard run Tied: (J. Chandler kick) Drive: 7 plays, 85 yards, TOP 2:37 Second Quarter 5:31 WTAMU - Charly Martin 16 yard pass from Keith Null (kick blocked) WTAMU: Drive: 10 plays, 90 yards, TOP 3:14 1:55 MSC - Bobby Coy 4 yard run (J. Keating kick MSC: Drive: 9 plays, 68 yards, TOP 3:29 Third Quarter 14:36 WTAMU - Charly Martin 6 yard pass from Keith Null (J. Chandler kick) WTAMU Drive: 1 play, 13 yards, TOP 0:01 9:26 MSC - Maurice Manley 7 yard pass from Phillip Vigil (Kick Blocked) MSC Drive: 9 plays, 60 yards, TOP 5:10 Fourth Quarter 3:59 WTAMU- James Chandler 24 yard field goal WTAMU Drive: 12 plays, 92 yards, TOP 5:10 Receiving (Rec.-Yds.-TDs) WTAMU , C. Martin , C. Johnson , Hayden , A. Clark , Flemming , Golden MSC , M. Manley , Murray , Chernoff , Griffin , Means w w w. g o b u f f s g o. c o m 57

60 2008 in Review - Game 2 #9 West Texas A&M at Central Oklahoma Saturday, September 6, 2008 wantland stadium edmond, okla. (5,223) Flemming, Buffs Run Past UCO, EDMOND, Okla - The Buffaloes offense amassed 637 yards in total offense, the most since they accumulated 648 yards the second game of the 2007 season, in routing Central Oklahoma, The victory also ran WT s string of consecutive road wins to 19 games, dating back to the final contest of the 2004 season. The Buffs defense set the tone early, forcing the Bronchos into a three-and-out on all but one of UCO s first-half possessions. And, while the WT offense found the going difficult on it s initial pair of drives, it quickly recovered, scoring touchdowns on four of its next five possessions. The Buffs led, 28-3, at the half and were ahead by as much as late in the game. Running back Keithon Flemming rushed for 124 yards and one TD, while also catching four passes for an additional 25 yards. Quarterback Keith Null again topped the 350- yard mark, completing 32-of-49 passes for 389 yards and four TDs before giving way to Taylor Harris late in the game. Carl Johnson (123 yards) and Seth Hayden (96 yards) each caught six passes, hwile Wayne McKnight had five grabs for 30 yards and two TDs. Cornerback Cashmin Thomas had four tackles on the evening, including two for minus-11 yards, leading a defensive unit that accounted for a total of eight TFLs for minus-29 yards. As a unit, the Buffaloes held UCO s vaunted running game to just 36 net yards on the ground and a total of 231 for the contest. AFCA Top-20 (Sept. 2, 2008) 1. Valdosta State 2. Grand Valley State 3. North Alabama 4. Carson-Newman 5. California (Pa.) 6. Abilene Christian 7. Chadron State 8. Abilene Christian 9. West Texas A&M 10. Delta State 11. Central Washington 12. Northwest Missouri State 13. Shepherd 14. Pittsburg State 15. Tuskegee 16. Indiana (Pa.) 17. Minnesota-Duluth 18. Bloomsburg State 19. Tarleton State 20. Southern Connecticut State West Texas A&M central oklahoma Statistics WTAMU UCO First Downs Rushing (Att./Yds.) Passing (C/Att./Int.) Passing Yardage Total Offense Avg. Gain Per Play Fumbles/ Lost Punting (No./Avg.) Punt Returns (No./Yds.) Kickoff Returns (No./Yds.) Penalties/ Yards Time of Possession 38:19 21:35 Third Down Conversions Sacks By/ Yds. Lost Individual Statistics Rushing (Att-Yds-TDs) WTAMU ; Flemming , McKnight , Thompson , Null 3-(-10)-0, TEAM 2-(-4)-0. UCO , Noohi , Palmer , Cooper 2-2-0, Pullen 1-1-0, Gibson, 1-(-6)-0, Parker 1-(-10)-0. Passing (C-Att.-Int., Yds., TDs) WTAMU , 470, 5, Keith Null , 4. Harris , 81, 1. UCO , 195, 2, Gibson , 1. Noohi , 98, 1. Receiving (Rec.-Yds.-TDs) WTAMU , C. Johnson , Hayden , McKnight , Martin , Ruffins , Flemming , Thompson , C. Robertson , R. Johnson , A. Clark , Golden , Brigham UCO , Montgomery , Morrell , Stutson , Palmer 3-7-0, Pullen 3-1-0, Hndricks , Parker , Gallimore Scoring Summary First Quarter 2:56 WTAMU - Carl Johnson 26 pass from Keith Null WTAMU: (J. Chandler kick) Drive: 8 plays, 66 yards, TOP 2:34 Second Quarter 9:46 WTAMU - Wayne McKnight 6 yard pass from Keith Null WTAMU: (J. Chandler kick) Drive: 7 plays, 52 yards, TOP 2: :24 WTAMU - Wayne McKnight 4 yard pass from Keith Null WTAMU: (J. Chandler kick) Drive: 11 plays, 74 yards, TOP 2: :34 UCO - Chad Susman 38 field goal WTAMU: Drive: 11 plays, 53 yards, TOP 2: :05 WTAMU - Keithon Flemming 1 yard run WTAMU: (J. Chandler kick) Drive: 7 plays, 69 yards, TOP 2:24 Third Quarter 12:58 UCO - Ryan Galilmore 4 yard pass from Alex Gibson WTAMU (kick failed) Drive: 5 play, 36 yards, TOP 0:53 7:39 WTAMU - A.J. Ruffins 3 yard pass from Keith Null WTAMU (James Chandler kick) Drive: 10 plays, 60 yards, TOP 5:11 0:00 WTAMU - Ray Johnson 24 yard pass from Keith Null WTAMU (James Chandler kick) Drive: 8 plays, 52 yards, TOP 2:41 Fourth Quarter 10:18 UCO - Chad Susman 38 field goal WTAMU Drive: 9 play, 37 yards, TOP 2:11 2:25 WTAMU- Charly Martin 0 yard blocked punt return WTAMU (James Chandler kick) Drive: 0 plays, 0 yards, TOP 0:00 0:57 OCU- Daniel Morrell 12 yard pass from Brandon Noohi WTAMU (kick failed) Drive: 8 plays, 74 yards, TOP 1:23 58 L S C C h a m p i o n s , , , N C A A p l a y o f f a p p e r a n c e s , , ,

61 2008 in Review - Game 3 Azusa Pacific at #6 West Texas A&M saturday, September 13, 2008 Kimbrough Memorial Stadium Canyon, Texas (12,127) Buffs Overpower Azusa Pacific, 75-13, in Home Opener CANYON, Texas - The #6-ranked West Texas A&M Buffaloes overran an outmanned Azusa Pacific squad, 75-13, Saturday night before a home-opening crowd of 12,127 at Kimbrough Memorial Stadium. And, for the second consecutive week the Buffs were crisp on both sides of the ball. The Buffalo defense made a statement early, as linebacker Eldon Grimslid forced a fumble by Cougar running back Rick Myra. Linebacker Max Steward scooped up the ball at the APU 36, returning it to the APU 20. The WT offense needed just one play, a 20-yard pass from Keith Null to receiver Seth Hayden, to jump to a 7-0 lead. The Buffaloes second possession also resulted in a touchdown. This time a methodical eight-play, 71-yard drive culminated in running back Keithon Flemming diving in from the one. Raymond Johnson triggered the next Buff score, returning an APU punt 48 yards to the Cougar one-yard line. On the first play from scrimmage, running back Wayne McKnight found the endzone off left tackle. The Buff onslaught continued in the second quarter. An 88-yard, 3:11 drive resulting in McKnight s second TD of the contest, a one-yard dive that upped the Buff lead to WT struck back nine seconds later on a 71-yard pass from Null to receiver Charly Martin, running the WT lead to Taylor Harris took over the quarterbacking duties for the second half as Null completed his evening having completed 18-of-24 passes for 326 yards and 3 touchdowns. The fourth quarter began with a bang, as WT running back Kelvin Thompson broke straight up the middle for 92 yards. For the game, the WT offense produced 572 yards while limiting APU to just 267 yards. AFCA Top-20 (Sept. 9, 2008) 1. Valdosta State 2. Grand Valley State 3. North Alabama 4. Abilene Christian 5. Nebraska-Omaha 6. West Texas A&M 7. Pittsburg State 8. Central Washington 9. Northwest Missouri State 10. Shepherd 11. Bloomsburg State 12. Carson-Newman 13. Indiana (Pa.) 14. Tuskegee 15. Minnesota-Duluth 16. California (Pa.) 17. Delta State 18. Washburn 19. Tarleton State 20. Chadron State azusa pacific West Texas A&M Statistics APU WTAMU First Downs Rushing (Att./Yds.) Passing (C/Att./Int.) Passing Yardage Total Offense Avg. Gain Per Play Fumbles/ Lost Punting (No./Avg.) Punt Returns (No./Yds.) Kickoff Returns (No./Yds.) Penalties/ Yards Time of Possession 39:55 20:05 Third Down Conversions Sacks By/ Yds. Lost Individual Statistics Rushing (Att-Yds-TDs) WTAMU ; Thompson , Flemming , McKnight , R. Johnson , Tillman , McIntyre 1-(-2)-0, Harris 1-(-8)-0. APU , Peltier , C.Brown , Kim , Hunter 1-6-0, Van Den Raadt 3-4-0, Trifelett 1-1-0, Trimm 1-(-2)-0, Nahsen 1-(-2)-0. Passing (C-Att.-Int., Yds., TDs) WTAMU , 384, 3, Keith Null , 3, Harris , 17, 0, McIntyre 3-4-0, 41, 0. APU , 126, 2. Van Den Raadt , 2, Trimm 0-3-0, 0, 0, Shaw 0-1-0, 0, 0. Receiving (Rec.-Yds.-TDs) WTAMU , Ruffins , C. Martin , Clark , C. Johnson , T. Williams , Brigham , Golden , R. Johnson , Flemming , Tillman , Hayden , Thompson , Langley APU , Davis , Burke , Leaman , Sutton Scoring Summary First Quarter 11:35 WTAMU - Seth Hayden 2 yard pass from Keith Null WTAMU: (J. Chandler kick) Drive: 1 play, 36 yards, TOP 0:07 6:19 WTAMU - Keithon Flemming 1 yard run WTAMU: (J. Chandler kick) Drive: 8 plays, 71 yards, TOP 2:41 4:17 WTAMU - Wayne McKnight 1 yard run WTAMU: (J. Chandler kick) Drive: 1 play, 1 yard, TOP 0:06 1:24 WTAMU - Wayne McKnight 29 yard run WTAMU: (J. Chandler kick) Drive: 3 plays, 44 yards, TOP 0:35 Second Quarter 10:28 WTAMU - Wayne McKnight 1 yard run WTAMU: (J. Chandler kick) Drive: 10 plays, 88 yards, TOP 3:11 9:50 APU - Jon Davis 22 yard pass from John Van Den Raadt WTAMU: (kick failed) Drive: 2 plays, 69 yards, TOP 0:30 9:50 WTAMU - Cashmin Thomas PAT return WTAMU :31 WTAMU - Charly Martin 71 yard pass from Keith Null WTAMU (J. Chandler kick) Drive: 1 play, 71 yards, 0:09 1:29 WTAMU - Anthony Clark 11 yard pass from Keith Null WTAMU (J. Chandler kick) Drive: 5 play, 61 yards, 1:25 0:55 WTAMU - Keithon Flemming 2 yard run WTAMU (J. Chandler kick) Drive: 2 play, 37 yards, 0:30 Third Quarter 6:57 WTAMU - Keyon Kiles 57 yard interception return WTAMU (J. Chandler kick) 2:05 APU - Monti Sutton 28 yard pass from John Van Den Raadt WTAMU (B. Hansen kick) Drive: 4 plays, 55 yards, TOP 1:55 1:00 WTAMU - James Chandler 53 yard field goal WTAMU Drive 4 plays, -8 yards, 0:53 Fourth Quarter 13:08 WTAMU- Kelvin Thompson 92 yard run WTAMU Drive: 1 play, 92 yards, TOP 0:16 w w w. g o b u f f s g o. c o m 59

62 2008 in Review - Game 4 Southwestern Oklahoma at #6 West Texas A&M saturday, September 20, 2008 kimbrough Memorial Stadium canyon, Texas (11,135) Flemming Rushes for 121 Yards Against Dawgs CANYON, Texas - The #6-ranked West Texas A&M Buffaloes ran their record to 4-0, 2-0 LSC, with a victory in front of 11,135 at Kimbrough Memorial Stadium. The win was WT s 11th consecutive home victory. For the game, Flemming accounted for 121 yards on 15 carries, his second 100-yard effort of the season and his eighth career 100-yard outing. The Mesquite, Texas, junior averaged 8.1 yards per carry, including a 13-yard touchdown run late in the fourth quarter. In addition to his ground prowess, Flemming also caught six passes for an additional 69 yards and one TD. Quarterback Keith Null, meanwhile, completed 30-of-42 passes for 368 yards and four touchdowns. Charly Martin was Null s favorite receiver, with eight catches for 110 yards and two TDs. Null s performance moves him past Grady Benton ( ) into fourth place on the WT career passing yardage list, with 5,703 yards, while Martin jumps to second on the career receiving yardage list, with 2,649 yards. He needs just 29 yards to pass Brad Bailey ( ) as WT s all-time receiving yardage leader. Defensively, middle linebacker Eldon Grimslid (senior, Holmen, Wisc.) accounted for eight tackles, one-half sack and 1.5 tackles for minusfive yards. The Buff defensive unit accounted for seven tackles behind the line for minus-27 yards. WT led, comfortably, throughout the game but saw SWOSU cut the margin to eight points (28-20) late in the third quarter. A third-quarter, four-yard pass from Null to Martin upped the margin to and Flemmings 13-yard run late in the game provided all the scoring the Buffs would need. Safety Darnell Johnson iced the game when he intercepted a Steve Day pass at the WT eight yard line with just under two minutes remaining in the contest. AFCA Top-20 (Sept. 16, 2008) 1. Valdosta State 2. Grand Valley State 3. North Alabama 4. Abilene Christian 5. Nebraska-Omaha 6. West Texas A&M 7. Pittsburg State 8. Central Washington 9. Northwest Missouri State 10. Bloomsburg State 11. Carson-Newman 12. Indiana (Pa.) 13. Tuskegee 14. California (Pa.) 15. Minnesota-Duluth 16. Tarleton State 17. Delta State 18. Chadron State 19. Albany State 20. Central Missouri southwestern okla West Texas A&M Statistics SWOSU WTAMU First Downs Rushing (Att./Yds.) Passing (C/Att./Int.) Passing Yardage Total Offense Avg. Gain Per Play Fumbles/ Lost Punting (No./Avg.) Punt Returns (No./Yds.) Kickoff Returns (No./Yds.) Penalties/ Yards Time of Possession 32:24 27:36 Third Down Conversions Sacks By/ Yds. Lost Individual Statistics Rushing (Att-Yds-TDs) WTAMU ; Flemming , McKnight , Null 1-2-0, Knowlton 1-2-0, R. Johnson 1-1-0, K. Thompson 2 (-4)-0. SWOSU , Lundy , Ihekona , Cobb , Hill 3-7-0, Day 1-(-11)-0. Passing (C-Att.-Int., Yds., TDs) WTAMU , 368, 4, Keith Null , 4. SWOSU , 198, 1. Day , 198, 1; Cobb 0-0-0, 0, 0. Receiving (Rec.-Yds.-TDs) WTAMU , Martin , Flemming , C. Johnson , Hayden , A. Clark , Ruffins SWOSU , Sawyer , Haggerty , Lundy , Sykes , Dixon , Wimberly , Cobb Scoring Summary First Quarter 8:17 SWOSU - Spenser Daniel 22 yard field goal SWOSU Drive: 13 plays, 70 yards 6:43 1:26 WTAMU - Charly Martin 42 yard pass from Keith Null WTAMU: (J. Chandler kick) Drive: 3 plays, 64 yards, TOP 0:45 Second Quarter 10:35 WTAMU - Anthony Clark 19 pass from Keith Null WTAMU: (J. Chandler kick) Drive: 11 plays, 78 yards, TOP 3:49 5:04 WTAMU - Wayne McKnight 3 yard run WTAMU: (J. Chandler kick) Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, TOP 2:43 0:00 SWOSU - Spenser Danile 34 yard field goal WTAMU Drive: 9 plays, 63 yards, 5:04 Third Quarter 9:38 WTAMU - Keithon Flemming 5 yard pass from Keith Null WTAMU (J. Chandler kick) Drive: 13 plays, 80 yards, TOP 5:22 5:03 SWOSU - Steve Ihekona 3 yard run WTAMU (S. Daniel kick) Drive: 6 plays, 47 yards, TOP 2:19 3:42 SWOSU - Kyle Wimberly 17 yard pass from Steve Day WTAMU (S. Daniel kick) Drive 2 plays, 53 yards, 0:25 0:47 WTAMU - Charly Martin 4 yard pass from Keith Null WTAMU (J. Chandler kick) Drive 6 plays, 42 yards, 2:19 fourth Quarter 4:00 WTAMU- Keithon Flemming 13 yard run WTAMU (J. Chandler kick) Drive 13 plays, 96 yards, 5:23 60 L S C C h a m p i o n s , , , N C A A p l a y o f f a p p e r a n c e s , , ,

63 2008 in Review - Game 5 #6 West Texas A&M at Texas A&M-Kingsville Saturday, september 27, 2008 javelina Stadium kingsville, Texas (8,219) Martin Erupts for Career-day as Buffs Defeat Javelinas KINGSVILLE, Texas - The #6-ranked West Texas A&M Buffaloes continued their amazing string of road victories with a win at Texas A&M-Kingsville, Saturday night before 8,219 at Javelina Stadium. The win ran the Buffs string of road wins to 20-consecutive regular-season road contests, dating back to the final game of the 2004 season. While the Javelinas scored first, courtesy of a Billy Garza 16-yard pass to Damian Couthren, it was the Buffs who would assume control of the game. Trailing, 7-3, at the end of the first quarter, the Buffaloes bounced back, scoring 28 unanswered points to take a 31-7 halftime lead. The margin grew to when Keithon Flemming scored from 27 yards out with 10:23 reamining in the third quarter. TAMU-K came back, cutting the Buffs lead to 13 points, 48-35, with 7:55 remaining in the game, but any thoughts of the Javelinas making a run were put down when Buff safety Darnell Johnson stepped in front of a Kendrick Carter pass at the WT 18 and returned it 85 yards for a game-icing touchdown, lifting the Buffs to a victory. The game was Martin s first-career 200+ receiving performance. He finished with 10 catches for 263 yards and 2 TDs (just 14 yards shy of the WT single-game receiving yardage mark), while Null completed 35-of-49 passes for 545 yards and four TDs, marking his first-career 500-yard passing game and his fifth career 400+yard passing performance (and first of this season). Also, the Buffaloes 601 yards in total offense was second only to the 637 posted two weeks ago against Azusa Pacific. We were just running our offense, said WT head coach Don Carthel. We weren t doing anything special. Keith (Null) was just making his reads and throwing to the open man. Our defense really stepped it up and made some big plays, too. AFCA Top-20 (Sept. 23, 2008) 1. Valdosta State 2. Grand Valley State 3. North Alabama 4. Abilene Christian 5. Nebraska-Omaha 6. West Texas A&M 7. Pittsburg State 8. Northwest Missouri State 9. Central Washington 10. Bloomsburg State 11. Carson-Newman 12. Indiana (Pa.) 13. Tuskegee 14. California (Pa.) 15. Minnesota-Duluth 16. Tarleton State 17. Delta State 18. Chadron State 19. Central Missouri 20. Albany State West Texas A&M Texas A&M-Kingsville Statistics WTAMU TAMU-K First Downs Rushing (Att./Yds.) Passing (C/Att./Int.) Passing Yardage Total Offense Avg. Gain Per Play Fumbles/ Lost Punting (No./Avg.) Punt Returns (No./Yds.) Kickoff Returns (No./Yds.) Penalties/ Yards Time of Possession 28:01 31:59 Third Down Conversions Sacks By/ Yds. Lost Individual Statistics Rushing (Att-Yds-TDs) WTAMU ; Flemming , McKnight , Thompson 1-6-0, TEAM 1-(-1)-0, Null 3-(-22- )-0. TAMU-K , Martin , Williams 2-4-0, Morris 3-3-0, Taylor 1-1-0, Hudson 4-(-1)-0, Garza 4-(-1)-0, Charles 1-(-11)-0. Passing (C-Att.-Int., Yds., TDs) WTAMU , 545, 4, Null , 4, TEAM 0-1-0, 0, 0, TAMU-K , 281, 3. Garza , 2, Ramirez , 146, 1, Carter 0-1-0, 0, 0, Charles 0-0-0, 0, 0, Morris 0-0-0, 0, 0. Receiving (Rec.-Yds.-TDs) WTAMU , Martin , C. Johnson , Clark , McKnight , R. Johnson , Hayden , Flemming , Ruffins , Golden TAMU-K , Lincoln , Taylor , Couthren , Martin , Malone , Nesbitt , Charles Scoring Summary first Quarter 5:06 TAMU-K - Damian Couthren 16 yard pass from Billy Garza TAMU-K: (C. Brom kick) Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards, TOP 6:04 0:12 WTAMU - James Chandler 34 yard field goal TAMU-K: Drive: 12 plays, 46 yards, 4:54 SECOND Quarter 13:25 WTAMU - Carl Johnson 9 yard pass from Keith Null WTAMU: (J. Chandler kick) Drive: 3 plays, 30 yards, TOP 1:18 9:32 WTAMU - Charly Martin 8 yard pass from Keith Null WTAMU: (J. Chandler kick) Drive: 6 plays, 70 yards, TOP 2:19 6:36 WTAMU - A.J. Ruffins 10 yard pass from Keith Null WTAMU: (J. Chandler kick) Drive: 4 plays, 80 yards, TOP 2:20 2:22 WTAMU - Wayne McKnight 8 yard run WTAMU: (J. Chandler kick) Drive: 3 play, 32 yards, 1:15 THIRD Quarter 14:41 WTAMU - Charly Martin 97 yard pass from Keith Null WTAMU: (J. Chandler kick) Drive 1 play, 97 yards, 0:19 13:24 TAMU-K - Chase Nesbitt 9 yard pass from Billy Garza WTAMU: (C. Brom kick) Drive: 5 plays, 36 yards, TOP 1:17 10:23 WTAMU - Keithon Flemming 27 yard run WTAMU: (J. Chandler kick) Drive 7 plays, 74 yards, 3:01 9:02 TAMU-K - Billy Martin 2 yard run WTAMU: (C. Brom kick) Drive: 3 plays, 16 yards, TOP 1:21 fourth Quarter 10:17 TAMU-K - Ryan Lincoln 11 yard pass from Daniel Ramirez WTAMU: (C. Brom kick) Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, TOP 1:57 8:12 WTAMU - James Chandler 26 yard field goal WTAMU:: Drive 8 plays, 51 yards, 2:05 7:55 TAMU-K - Jabir Perkins 91 yard kickoff return WTAMU: (C. Brom kick).. 3:02 WTAMU- Darnell Johnson 85 yard interception return WTAMU: w w w. g o b u f f s g o. c o m 61

64 2008 in Review - Game 6 #17 Midwestern State at #5 West Texas A&M saturday, October 4, 2008 kimbrough Memorial Stadium canyon, Texas (18,739) Buffs Gain 508 Yards Against Nation s 8th- Ranked Defense CANYON, Texas - The #5-ranked West Texas A&M Buffaloes kept their record unblemished in beating Midwestern State, 42-14, in front of a Homecoming crowd of 18,739 Saturday night at Kimbrough Memorial Stadium. The game was delayed 55 minutes due to a fast-paced thunderstorm that swept through the Canyon-Amarillo area just minutes before the scheduled kickoff. WT quarterback Keith Null threw for 447 yards and five touchdowns, completing 34-of-50 passes in leading the Buffs to victory. Charly Martin had another 100+ receiving yard Midwestern State West Texas A&M Statistics MSU WTAMU First Downs Rushing (Att./Yds.) Passing (C/Att./Int.) Passing Yardage Total Offense Avg. Gain Per Play Fumbles/ Lost Punting (No./Avg.) Punt Returns (No./Yds.) Kickoff Returns (No./Yds.) Penalties/ Yards Time of Possession 32:45 27:15 Sacks By/ Yds. Lost Individual Statistics outing, catching seven passes for 176 yard and three touchdowns (his first career three-td game), while fellow receiver Seth Hayden caught a teamhigh eight passes for 79 yards and one TD. As a team, the Buffs totaled 506 yards win total offense against a Midwestern State defensive unit that was allowing just yards per game. After forcing a Midwestern three-and-out to open the game, the WT offense proceeded to go 71 yards in nine plays, with Keith Null connecting with Seth Hayden for a 15-yard touchdown pass. Hayden made an acrobatic catch in the endzone to nail the score. The PAT failed due to a bad exchange from center. Midwestern then advanced the ball to the WT 23, where Zack Eskridge s pass was intercepted by WT cornerback Braelon Davis at the one-yard line. A 38-yard pass from Null to Carl Johnson ignited the Buffs next drive. The drive continued, with Null ultimately finding Charly Martin over the middle for a 9-yard TD strike. Jared Brock registered the two-point PAT, taking the ball around left end on a swinging-gate play, to put WT ahead, The Buffs opened the second half with Null connecting with Charly Martin for a 65-yard touchdown, giving WT a lead. Martin s circus catch of a Null 35-yarder capped an eight-play, 94-yard drive and upped the WT margin to with 1:14 to play in the third quarter. The Buffs finished the scoring when Kelvin Thompson bulled over from one yard out with 3:32 remaining in the contest. Rushing (Att-Yds-TDs) WTAMU ; Flemming , McKnight , Thompson 1-1-1, Null 1-(-6)-0. MSU , Eskridge , Bush , M.Mathis , Ransom , B.Mathis , Green 1-6-0, Frazier 1-4-0, Bagley 1-0-0, McMahan 1-(-7)-0. Passing (C-Att.-Int., Yds., TDs) WTAMU , 447, 5, Null , 5. MSU , 143, 0. Eskridge , 127, 0; Green 1-1-0, 16, 0. Receiving (Rec.-Yds.-TDs) WTAMU , Hayden , Martin , McKnight , C. Johnson , Flemming , Ruffins , Thompson , A.Clark , Golden 1-(-1)-0. MSU , Morrison , Tanner , Ransom , Davis 2-7-0, M.Mathis , Little 1-4-0, B.Mathis Scoring Summary First Quarter 10:05 WTAMU - Seth Hayden 15 yard pass from Keith Null WTAMU: (TM rush fumbled) Drive: 9 plays, 71 yards, TOP 3:48 Second Quarter 14:55 WTAMU - Charly Martin 9 yard pass from Keith Null WTAMU: (Jared Brock rush) Drive: 14 plays, 98 yards, 4:30 14:24 MSU - Marcus Mathis 13 yard run WTAMU: (Jose Martinez kick) Drive: 5 plays, 71 yards, TOP 2:06 12:11 WTAMU - Wayne McKnight 12 yard pass from Keith Null WTAMU: (J. Chandler kick) Drive: 5 plays, 71 yards, TOP 2:05 4:21 MSU - Zack Eskridge 1 yard run WTAMU: (Jose Martinez kick) Drive: 13 plays, 68 yards, TOP 7:50 Third Quarter 10:31 WTAMU - Charly Martin 65 yard pass from Keith Null WTAMU: (J. Chandler kick) Drive 5 play, 83 yards, 2:31 1:49 WTAMU - Charly Martin 35 yard pass from Keith Null WTAMU: (J. Chandler kick) Drive 8 play, 94 yards, 2:02 Fourth Quarter AFCA Top-20 (Sept. 30, 2008) 1. Valdosta State 2. Grand Valley State 3. North Alabama 4. Abilene Christian 5. West Texas A&M 6. Pittsburg State 7. Northwest Missouri State 8. Bloomsburg State 9. California (Pa.) 10. Minnesota-Duluth 11. Tuskegee 12. Central Washington 13. Tarleton State 14. Delta State 15. Chadron State 16. Nebraska-Omaha 17. Midwestern State 18. Wingate 19. Indiana (Pa.) 20. Catawba 3:32 WTAMU - Kelvin Thompson 1 yard run WTAMU: (J. Chandler kick) Drive 1 play, 1 yard, 0:02 62 L S C C h a m p i o n s , , , N C A A p l a y o f f a p p e r a n c e s , , ,

65 2008 in Review - Game 7 #4 West Texas A&M at Eastern New Mexico saturday, october 11, 2008 greyhound Stadium portales, new mexico (4,132) Buff Offense Rolls for 554 Yards in 4:50 Game BLACKWATER DRAW, N.M. - The Wagon Wheel rivalry has been the scene of some strange games, and Saturday night s rendition was no different. In the end, #4-ranked West Texas A&M Buffaloes kept their record unblemished in beating Eastern New Mexico, 51-27, at Greyhound Stadium. In doing so, they retained possession of the Wagon Wheel Trophy for a third consecutive year. The game was played with high winds blowing from the East, dictating changes to the respective teams offensive play-calling whenever they had that wind to their backs. Throw in bouts of heavy rain, three stoppages for lightning, a 4:50 elapsed playing time and this one will go down as one of the strangest WT-ENMU bouts to date. WT stormed to a 30-0 lead by the end of the first quarter, marking the most points scored by the Buffs in a first quarter this season. The Greyhounds responded with 20 secondquarter points, making the halftime score in favor of WT. Buff quarterback Keith Null completed 35-of-55 passes for 403 yards and three TDs. In doing so, he passed Tod Mayfield ( , 7,424 yards) for third place on the WT career passing yardage list. The game also marked Null s third-consecutive 400-yard passing outing (and the ninth of his career). Martin caught eight passes for 100 yards and one TD, while McKnight topped 100 yards rushing, with 23 carries for 118 yards and two TDs. It was McKnight s first career 100-yard outing as a Buffalo. Following a third stoppage for weather, this one a 25-minute break, Raymond Johnson bailed the Buffs out of trouble with a spectacular, overthe-shoulder catch which went for 41 yards and moved WT into ENMU territory. Wayne McKnight would later run the ball in from six-yards out to increase WT s lead to Almost as important, at least in this contest, the quarter had expired and the Buffs now had the wind at their backs for the final stanza. Kelvin Thompson s three-yard TD run with 5:45 remaining gave WT a victory. AFCA Top-20 (Oct. 7, 2008) 1. Grand Valley State 2. North Alabama 3. Abilene Christian 4. West Texas A&M 5. Northwest Missouri State 6. Bloomsburg State 7. Delta State 8. California (Pa.) 9. Minnesota-Duluth 10. Valdosta State 11. Central Washington 12. Tuskegee 13. Chadron State 14. Pittsburg State 15. Wingate 16. Indiana (Pa.) 17. Central Missouri 18. Edinboro 19. Tarleton State 20. West Virginia State West Texas A&M Eastern New Mexico Statistics WTAMU ENMU First Downs Rushing (Att./Yds.) (-1) Passing (C/Att./Int.) Passing Yardage Total Offense Avg. Gain Per Play Fumbles/ Lost Punting (No./Avg.) Punt Returns (No./Yds.) Kickoff Returns (No./Yds.) Penalties/ Yards Time of Possession 34:35 25:25 Third Down Conversions Sacks By/ Yds. Lost Individual Statistics Rushing (Att-Yds-TDs) WTAMU ; McKnight , Thompson , Tillman 3-8-0, Null 4-(-12)-0. ENMU (-1)-1; Banyard , Griffin , TEAM 2-(-18-)-0, Harp 10-(-19)-1. Passing (C-Att.-Int., Yds., TDs) WTAMU , 425, 3, Null , 3; Harris 3-4-0, 22, 0. ENMU , 214, 2. Harp , 2. Receiving (Rec.-Yds.-TDs) WTAMU , Martin , C. Johnson , Clark , Hayden , R. Johnson , Golden , Tillman , McKnight , Thompson , Brigham , Williams 1-3-0, Ruffins ENMU , Griffin , Poku , Handler , Banyard , Dale , Carrasco 1-9-0, Beach 1-9-0, Dominguez 1-9-0, Drinkard Scoring Summary First Quarter 7:32 WTAMU - Wayne McKnight 1 yard run WTAMU: (J. Chandler kick) Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:48 6:03 WTAMU - TEAM Safety WTAMU: 9-0 2:48 WTAMU - Braelon Davis 29 yard fumble recovery WTAMU: 16-0 (J. Chandler kick) 1:14 WTAMU - Anthony Clark 2 yard pass from Keith Null WTAMU: (J. Chandler kick) Drive: 2 plays, 10 yards, 0:40 0:16 WTAMU - Charly Martin 45 yard pass from Keith Null WTAMU: (J. Chandler kick) Drive: 1 play, 45 yards, 0:08 Second Quarter 9:39 WTAMU - Carl Johnson 17 yard pass from Keith Null WTAMU: (J. Chandler kick) Drive: 11 plays, 95 yards, TOP 4:06 5:09 ENMU - Jessie Poku 7 yard pass from J.J. Harp WTAMU: (A. Richards kick) Drive: 5 plays, 36 yards, TOP 2:07 2:20 ENMU - J.J. Harp 1 yard run WTAMU: (kick failed) Drive: 4 plays, 35 yards, TOP 1:04 2:12 ENMU - Allen Perez 23 yard interception return WTAMU: (A. Richards kick) Third Quarter 12:51 ENMU - Matt Handler 15 yard pass from J.J. Harp WTAMU: (A. Richards kick) Drive: 3 plays, 21 yards, TOP 1:00 0:07 WTAMU - Wayne McKnight 6 yard run WTAMU: (J. Chandler kick) Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 4:47 Fourth Quarter 5:34 WTAMU - Kelvin Thompson 1 yard run WTAMU: (J. Chandler kick) Drive: 14 plays, 80 yards, 4:19 w w w. g o b u f f s g o. c o m 63

66 2008 in Review - Game 8 #3 Abilene Christian at #4 West Texas A&M saturday, October 18, 2007 kimbrough memorial Stadium canyon, Texas (19,380) Scott Leads Wildcats Past Buffs in Shootout CANYON, Texas - Abilene Christian running back Bernard Scott rushed for 259 yards and accumulated 400 all-purpose yards to lead the #3-ranked Wildcats to a defeat of #4-ranked West Texas A&M before 19,380 at Kimbrough Memorial Stadium Saturday night. The game, which had been built up since before the 2008 season began, pitted the top two teams in the NCAA Super Four Regional Rankings, as well as two top-five ranked opponents. The loss broke a 12-game home winning streak for the Buffs. ACU was the last team to beat WT at Kimbrough Memorial Stadium when they took a win during the 2005 season. The Buffalo offense finally came to life midway through the second quarter, as Keith Null directed the Buffs to the ACU four-yard line. Following three incompletions, Null found Charly Martin over the middle with a bullet, putting the Buffaloes on the board and cutting the margin to That TD catch also gave Martin the LSC career TD receiving mark, with 34. The Buffs showed renewed life. Kelvin Thompson rushed in from five yards out to narrow the margin to But, the Wildcats struck back quickly, as Bernard Scott went 47 yards for a quick score, putting the Cats back up by 24. The Buffs responded with a TD producing drive, with Null connecting with Inside Receiver Seth Hayden on a 7-yard swing pass. The play made the score ACU 38, WT 21 and climaxed a 12-play, 84-yard drive. Attempting to capitalize on their momentum, but Buffs executed an onside kick, with freshman Miguel Ruiz placing the ball perfectly and Martin recovering at the WT 45-yard line. On the first play from scrimmage, Null found Martin for 65 yards and the score was cut to 10 points at 38-28, but that would be as close as WT would come on this evening. Null finished the night completing 33-of-50 passes for 415 yards and four TDs, but had three interceptions. Both Carl Johnson and Martin had over 100 yards in receptions. Johnson had eight catches for 114 yards and one TD, while Martin had seven catches for 107 yards and two TDs. AFCA Top-20 (Oct. 7, 2008) 1. Grand Valley State 2. North Alabama 3. Abilene Christian 4. West Texas A&M 5. Northwest Missouri State 6. Bloomsburg State 7. Delta State 8. California (Pa.) 9. Minnesota-Duluth 10. Valdosta State 11. Central Washington 12. Tuskegee T13...Chadron State Pittsburg State 15. Wingate 16. Edinboro 17. Tarleton State 18. Carson-Newman 19. Seton Hill (Pa.) 20. Albany State Abilene Christian West Texas A&M Statistics ACU WTAMU First Downs Rushing (Att./Yds.) Passing (C/Att./Int.) Passing Yardage Total Offense Avg. Gain Per Play Fumbles/ Lost Punting (No./Avg.) Punt Returns (No./Yds.) Kickoff Returns (No./Yds.) Penalties/ Yards Time of Possession 35:56 24:04 Sacks By/ Yds. Lost Individual Statistics Rushing (Att-Yds-TDs) WTAMU ; McKnight , Hayden , Thompson 4-8-1, Null 2-(-18)-0. ACU , Scott ,, Campbell , Malone 4-5-2, Gates 2-5-0, TEAM 2- (-2)-0. Passing (C-Att.-Int., Yds., TDs) WTAMU , 415, 4, Null , 4. ACU , 386, 3. Malone , 386, 3. Receiving (Rec.-Yds.-TDs) WTAMU , C. Johnson , Martin , Hayden , Thompson , Clark , R. Johnson , McKnight , Flemming ACU , Knox , Scott , Holloway , Gates 1-8-0, Ferguson 1-4-0, Champbell 1-(-2)-0. Scoring Summary First Quarter 11:06 ACU - Johnny Knox 22 yard pass from Billy Malone ACU: (M. Adams kick) Drive: 7 plays, 85 yards, TOP 3:54 0:26 ACU - Billy Malone 1 yard run ACU: (M. Adams kick) Drive: 13 plays, 71 yards, TOP 5:46 Second Quarter 14:00 ACU - Bernard Scott 34 yard pass from Billy Malone ACU: (M. Adams kick) Drive: 3 plays, 34 yards, 0:57 6:10 WTAMU - Charly Martin 4 yard pass from Keith Null ACU: (J. Chandler kick) Drive: 11 plays, 83 yards, TOP 3:11 2:58 ACU - Matt Adams 29 yard field goal ACU: Drive: 9 plays, 54 yards, TOP 3:18 0:42 ACU - Johnny Knox 20 yard pass from Billy Malone ACU: (M. Adams kick) Drive: 5 plays, 67 yards, TOP 1:40 Third Quarter 12:49 WTAMU - Kelvin Thompson 5 yard run ACU: (J. Chandler kick) Drive 5 plays, 61 yards, 2:01 10:59 ACU - Bernard Scott 47 yard run ACU: (M. Adams kick) Drive: 4 plays, 56 yards, TOP 1:44 2:33 WTAMU - Seth Hayden 7 yard pass from Keith Null ACU: (J. Chandler kick) Drive 12 plays, 80 yards, 5:46 2:25 WTAMU - Charly Martin 55 yard pass from Keith Null ACU: (J. Chandler kick) Drive 1 play, 55 yards, 0:07 Fourth Quarter 14:56 ACU - Billy Malone 2 yard run ACU: (M. Adams kick) Drive: 6 plays, 67 yards, TOP 2:23 12:45 WTAMU - Carl Johnson 23 yard pass from Keith Null ACU: (J. Chandler kick) Drive 7 plays, 63 yards, 2:05 5:54 ACU - Bernard Scott 65 yard run ACU: (M. Adams kick) Drive: 3 plays, 83 yards, TOP 1:24 64 L S C C h a m p i o n s , , , N C A A p l a y o f f a p p e r a n c e s , , ,

67 2008 in Review - Game 9 #11 West Texas A&M at Angelo State saturday, October 25, 2008 san angelo Stadium Canyon, Texas (3,315) 27 0 WT Shuts Out Rams; Null, Martin Eclipse Records SAN ANGELO, Texas - The Buffaloes shook off whatever memories they may have had following last week s initial loss of the season to defeat Angelo State, 27-0, in front of 3,315 at San Angelo Stadium, Saturday night in San Angelo, Texas. The win was the Buffs first shutout of an opponent this season. WTAMU quarterback Keith Null s initial completion of the game made him the WT career passing yardage leader (he finished the night having amassed 8,223 career passing yards). Later, in the second quarter, receiver Charly Martin caught a four-yard pass from Null to become the Lone Star Conference career receiving yardage leader, topping Central Oklahoma s Dee Dee Carter (3,357 yards, ). Martin finished the night with eight catches for 147 yards to give him 3,442 career receiving yards. The Buffaloes stumbled on their first possession, as Null threw an interception on the game s first play from scrimmage. But the Buff defense held, with Eldon Grimslid blocking an Angelo State field goal attempt. The block was his second in as many weeks. From that point, the Buffs were rolling. Null connected with Martin for a 35-yard completion to move WT into ASU territory. A run by Wayne McKnight moved them inside the 20-yard line, then Null connected with Seth Hayden for a 29-yard TD pass and WT went up, 7-0. The first quarter ended with the Buffs leading, 7-0, and driving deep into ASU territory. Buff defensive back Darnell Johnson recorded his fourth interception of the season to stop an ASU scoring threat. Late in the second quarter, with 1:16 remaining on the clock, Martin hauled in a 24-yard TD pass to extend WT s lead to At the half, the Buff defense had allowed the Rams just 49 yards on 25 snaps, the first-half lowest total offensive yardage output by a WT opponent this season. Taylor Harris tossed a nine-yard TD pass to Jay Tillman with 4:13 remaining to put the Buffs ahead by a comfortable 27-0 margin. Defensively, Buff defensive end Eugene Sims recorded a game-high three QB sacks for minus- 21 yards. As a team, WT held the Rams to just 115 yards of total offense. West Texas A&M Angelo State Statistics WTAMU ASU First Downs 24 8 Rushing (Att./Yds.) Passing (C/Att./Int.) Passing Yardage Total Offense Avg. Gain Per Play Fumbles/ Lost Punting (No./Avg.) Punt Returns (No./Yds.) Kickoff Returns (No./Yds.) Penalties/ Yards Time of Possession 30:34 29:26 Sacks By/ Yds. Lost Scoring Summary AFCA Top-20 (Oct. 21, 2008) 1. Grand Valley State 2. Abilene Christian 3. Northwest Missouri State 4. Bloomsburg State 5. Delta State T6. California (Pa.) Minnesota-Duluth 8. North Alabama 9. Valdosta State 10. Central Washington 11. West Texas A&M 12. Tuskegee T13. Chadron State Pittsburg State 15. Edinboro 16. Tarleton State 17. Carson-Newman 18. Central Missouri 19. American International 20. Wingate First Quarter 10:58 WTAMU - Seth Hayden 29 yard pass from Keith Null WTAMU: (J. Chandler kick) Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, TOP 3:00 Second Quarter 1:16 WTAMU - Charly Martin 24 yard pass from Keith Null WTAMU: (J. Chandler kick) Drive: 7 plays, 53 yards, TOP 2:36 Third Quarter 2:02 WTAMU - Charly Martin 32 yard pass from Keith Null WTAMU: (J. Chandler kick) Drive: 1 play, 32 yards, TOP 0:07 Fourth Quarter 4:13 WTAMU - Jay Tillman 9 yard pass from Keith Null WTAMU: (J. Chandler kick failed) Drive: 13 plays, 76 yards, TOP 6:21 Individual Statistics Rushing (Att-Yds-TDs) WTAMU ; Thompson , McKnight , Tillman , Harris 1-6-0, McIntyre 1-5-0, Hayden 1-2-0, TEAM 1-(-1)-0, Null 3-(-25)-0. ASU , Lee , Thomas , Tindol 1-(- 1)-0, Orlando 2-(-2)-0, Lewis 4-(-6)-0, Cochran 6-(-33)-0. Passing (C-Att.-Int., Yds., TDs) WTAMU , 383, 4, Null , 326, 3; Harris 6-7-0, 57, 1. ASU , 100, 0. Cochran , 100, 0; Orlando 0-0-0, 0, 0. Receiving (Rec.-Yds.-TDs) WTAMU , Martin , Hayden , Clark , Brigham , Langley , R.Johnson , Robertson 1-9-0, Tillman 1-9-1, Golden ASU , Tindol , Thomas , McCradic , Freeman , Anderson 1-8-0, Tidwell 1-5-0, Boone w w w. g o b u f f s g o. c o m 65

68 2008 in Review - Game 10 Northeastern State at #10 West Texas A&M saturday, November 1, 2008 Kimbrough Memorial Stadium Canyon, Texas (5,679) 9 59 WT Handily Dispatch RiverHawks CANYON, Texas - The 10th-ranked West Texas A&M Buffaloes easily dispatched Northeastern State, 59-9, Saturday night at Kimbrough Memorial Stadium in Canyon, Texas. The game enabled WT head coach Don Carthel to utilize the full extent of his bench and saw five quarterbacks complete passes for the Buff offense, with 13 individual receivers recording catches. Early in the first quarter, the WT special teams stepped up. With NSU pinned back at their own four yard line, Keyon Kiles partially blocked a RiverHawk punt. Zane Farris recovered at the NSU 23. A thirddown pass from Null to Charly Martin moved the ball to the three yard line, giving the Buffs first-and goal. After a four-yard TD pass from Null to Martin was nullified by a holding penalty, Null tossed a short pass to Carl Johnson, who bulled it into the end zone, giving the Buffs a 10-3 lead Late in the second quarter, the Buff defense gave the offense another scoring shot when Jared Brock dropped RiverHawk quarterback Kaelin Woods for a four-yard loss on third down and just over one minute to play in the half It took WT three plays to score, as Null found Martin wide open down the far sideline for a 60-yard TD catch and run. The reception was Martin s 16th TD catch of the season, tying the WT single-season mark and giving the Buffs a 38-9 halftime lead. To that point, WT had held NSU to just 67 yards in total offense. The Buffs thwarted another potential NSU scoring attempt in the third quarter, as Jared Brock blocked a NSU field goal attempt with 11:04 remaining. WT s defense resulted in the next score, as Keithon Flemming, playing at an outside linebacker position, stuffed RiverHawk running back Tyrese Flagg, forcing a fumble. Buff defensive back Maurice Caldwell scooped up the loose ball and trotted the four yards for a touchdown. Chandler s PAT put the Buffs ahead, Additionally, Chandler s PAT gave him 59 for the season, setting a WT single-season mark. The Buffs finished with 452 yards in total offense, while holding NSU to 211 total yards and just 53 rushing yards. AFCA Top-20 (Oct. 28, 2008) 1. Grand Valley State 2. Abilene Christian 3. Northwest Missouri State 4. Bloomsburg State 5. Delta State 6. North Alabama 7. California (Pa.) 8. Minnesota-Duluth 9. Central Washington 10. West Texas A&M 11. Tuskegee 12. Pittsburg State 13. Chadron State 14. Valdosta State 15. Carson-Newman 16. Tarleton State 17. American International 18. Indiana (Pa.) 19. West Virginia State 20. Tarleton State northeastern State West Texas A&M Statistics NSU WTAMU First Downs Rushing (Att./Yds.) Passing (C/Att./Int.) Passing Yardage Total Offense Avg. Gain Per Play Fumbles/ Lost Punting (No./Avg.) Punt Returns (No./Yds.) Kickoff Returns (No./Yds.) Penalties/ Yards Time of Possession 29:30 30:30 Sacks By/ Yds. Lost Individual Statistics Rushing (Att-Yds-TDs) WTAMU ; McKnight , Harris , Thompson , Tillman 4-8-1, Hill 1-3-0, Null 1-(-4)-0, R. Johnson 1-(-6)-0. NSU ; McKinney , Flagg 4-6-0, Kirk 3-3-0, Davis 4-0-0, Martin 2-(-2)-0, Woods 1-(-9)-0. Passing (C-Att.-Int., Yds., TDs) WTAMU , 383; 5, Null , 4; Harris , 53, 0; Hill 3-5-0, 14, 0; Hicks 1-2-0, 50, 1; McIntyre 1-1-0, 5, 0. NSU , 158, 1; Davis , 42, 1; Woods , 116, 0. Receiving (Rec.-Yds.-TDs) WTAMU ; C. Johnson , Martin , McKnight , Langley , Tillman , Clark , Thompson 2-9-0, Robertson , Hayden , Knowlton , Golden 1-8-0, T. Williams 1-5-0, Ruffins NSU ; Byers , D. Henderson , Kirk 2-5-0, Martin , McKinney 1-8-0, Flagg 1-8-0, Moody Scoring Summary First Quarter 12:23 NSU - Jared Homer 37 yard field goal NSU: Drive: 4 plays, -4 yards, TOP 1:14 7:52 WTAMU - James Chandler 23 yard field goal Tie: Drive: 13 plays, 90 yards, TOP 4:30 1:47 WTAMU - Carl Johnson 14 yard pass from Keith Null WTAMU: (J. Chandler kick) Drive: 5 plays, 19 yards, TOP 2:18 0:14 WTAMU - Carl Johnson 13 yard pass from Keith Null WTAM: (J. Chandler kick) Drive: 1 play, 13 yards, TOP 0:06 Second Quarter 9:34 NSU - Damien Henderson 8 yard pass from Kenny Davis WTAMU: (kick blocked) Drive: 13 plays, 81 yards, TOP 5:33 2:38 WTAMU - Wayne McKnight 10 yard run WTAMU: (J. Chandler kick) Drive: 3 plays, 51 yards, TOP 1:16 1:38 WTAMU - Anthony Clark 6 yard pass from Keith Null WTAMU: (J. Chandler kick) Drive: 2 plays, 8 yards, TOP 0:36 0:35 WTAMU - Charly Martin 60 yard pass from Keith Null WTAMU: (J. Chandler kick) Drive: 3 plays, 58 yards, TOP 0:27 Third Quarter 1:22 WTAMU - Jay Tillman 7 yard run WTAMU: (J. Chandler kick) Drive 7 plays, 80 yards, 2:08 Fourth Quarter 7:18 WTAMU - Maurice Caldwell 0 yd fumble recovery WTAMU: (J. Chandler kick) 6:12 WTAMU - Cornelius Robertson 50 yd. pass from Brandon Hicks WTAMU: (J. Chandler kick) Drive 3 plays, 49 yards, 0:52 66 L S C C h a m p i o n s , , , N C A A p l a y o f f a p p e r a n c e s , , ,

69 2008 in Review - Game 11 #19 Tarleton State at #9 West Texas A&M saturday, November 8, 2008 kimbrough Memorial Stadium canyon, Texas (9,416) 0 51 Flemming, McKnight, Top 100 Yards; Buffs Defense Posts Shutout CANYON, Texas - The 9th-ranked West Texas A&M Buffaloes dominated #19-Tarleton State, 51-0, Saturday afternoon at Kimbrough Memorial Stadium in Canyon, Texas. The win should find the Buffs hosting a playoff game next week in the NCAA Division II football playoffs. The victory improves West Texas A&M to 10-1, 8-1 LSC, 5-1 LSC South, while Tarleton State falls to 8-3, 6-3 LSC, 3-3 LSC South. It also marked the third consecutive season in which the Buffaloes have registered at least 10 victories, as well as being the first time since 1995 that Tarleton State has suffered a shutout. The Buffaloes came ready to play, marching 80 yards on their opening drive. Keithon Flemming, who had not played on the offensive side in three weeks due to an injured hand, made his return to the starting lineup, gaining 25 yards in the opening drive. His two-yard run gave the Buffs an early, 7-0, lead. The Buff offense again marched downfield, with James Chandler booting an 18-yard field goal to give the Buffs a 10-0 lead. On the Buffs ensuing drive, Keith Null hit Carl Johnson running a perfect fade route for a 15-yard TD toss. Chandler s PAT upped the Buff lead to Minutes later, the Buff s hit paydirt once again, as Wayne McKnight took the ball around left end from two yards out to up the WT lead to On the next Texan drive, Caleb Randolph stepped in front of a Scott Grantham pass, picking it off at the WT 36 yard line, and securing the WT halftime margin. At the half, the Buffs had amassed 306 yards in total offense. Flemming, who finished his day following that third-quarter burst, concluded the day with 18 carries for 128 yards and two touchdowns. Before the crowd of 9,416 could settle back into their seats, Darnell Johnson intercepted a Grantham pass at the WT 49 yard line. The pick was Johnson s team-leading fifth of the season. Defensively, linebacker Jared Brock paced the team with nine tackles, including one QB sack, plus having the game s first forced fumble. As a unit, the Buff defense forced four Texan turnovers, marking nine takeaways in the past two weeks. AFCA Top-20 (Nov. 4, 2008) 1. Grand Valley State 2. Abilene Christian 3. Northwest Missouri State 4. Delta State 5. North Alabama 6. Minnesota-Duluth 7. California (Pa.) 8. Central Washington 9. West Texas A&M 10. Pittsburg State 11. Tuskegee 12. Chadron State 13. Valdosta State 14. Bloomsburg State 15. Carson-Newman 16. American International 17. West Chester (Pa.) 18. Indiana (Pa.) 19. Tarleton State 20. Edinboro Tarleton State West Texas A&M Statistics TSU WTAMU First Downs Rushing (Att./Yds.) Passing (C/Att./Int.) Passing Yardage Total Offense Avg. Gain Per Play Fumbles/ Lost Punting (No./Avg.) Punt Returns (No./Yds.) Kickoff Returns (No./Yds.) Penalties/ Yards Time of Possession 25:22 34:38 Sacks By/ Yds. Lost Individual Statistics Rushing (Att-Yds-TDs) WTAMU ; Flemming , McKnight , Hayden , Tillman , Null 1-4-0, Thompson 5-3-0, TEAM 2-(-3)-0, Harris 1-(-16)-0. TSU , Evans , Smith , Grantham 7-2-0, Murray Passing (C-Att.-Int., Yds., TDs) WTAMU , 325, 3; Null , 2; Harris 6-7-0, 68, 1; R. Johnson 1-1-0, 30, 0; McIntyre 0-1-0, 0, 0. TSU , 134, 0. Grantham , 134, 0. Receiving (Rec.-Yds.-TDs) WTAMU , C. Johnson , Hayden , Flemming , Martin , Langley , Ruffins , Clark 1-8-0, Golden 1-5-0, R. Johnson TSU , Guinn , Foreman , Demby , Hobson 2-3-0, Smith 1-5-0, Prentice 1-5-0, Evans Scoring Summary First Quarter 9:49 WTAMU - Keithon Flemming 2 yard run WTAMU: (J. Chandler kick) Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, TOP 5:11 2:37 WTAMU - James Chandler 18 yard field goal WTAMU: Drive: 8 plays, 59 yards, TOP 4:23 Second Quarter 9:46 WTAMU - Carl Johnson 15 yard pass from Keith Null WTAMU: (J. Chandler kick) Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, TOP 5:00 2:31 WTAMU - Wayne McKnight 2 yard run WTAMU: (J. Chandler kick) Drive: 6 plays, 54 yards, TOP 2:06 Third Quarter 6:16 WTAMU - Carl Johnson 8 yard pass from Keith Null WTAMU: (J. Chandler kick) Drive 13 plays, 80 yards, 5:05 2:30 WTAMU - Keithon Flemming 50 yard run WTAMU: (J. Chandler kick) Drive: 4 plays, 64 yards, TOP 1:36 0:48 WTAMU - Wayne McKnight 57 yard run WTAMU: (M. Manley pass failed) Drive: 2 plays, 51 yards, TOP 0:46 Fourth Quarter 6:18 WTAMU - A.J. Ruffins 13 yard pass from Tayler Harris WTAMU: (M. Ruiz kick) Drive: 12 plays, 73 yards, 5:28 w w w. g o b u f f s g o. c o m 67

70 2008 in Review - Game 12 #8 Central Washington at #9 West Texas A&M saturday, November 8, 2008 Kimbrough Memorial Stadium Canyon, Texas (6,795) Flemming Rushes for Four TDs; Buff Defense Stands Tall The 9th-ranked West Texas A&M Buffaloes defeated 8th-ranked Central Washington, 49-42, 6,795 at Kimbrough Memorial Stadium in the first round of the NCAA Division II football playoffs. The game featured an up-and-down the field pace, but in the end, it was the Buffs defense which sealed the victory. Central Washington, looking to capitalize on a missed field goal attempt by WT with just 1:50 remaining, marched 58 yards to the WT 17. Three incomplete passes by Wildcat quarterback Mike Reilly and a delay of game penalty set up fourth-and 15 from the WT 17. Reilly s pass attempt to Justin Helwege was a bit too long and WT had only to run out the clock for the win. The game marked Charly Martin s ninth 100- receiving yard game of the season, as he finished with eight receptions for 172 yards and one TD, his third-highest receiving total this season as well as the WT single-season record for receiving TDs. He also now has 39 to extend his career TD receiving record. Seth Hayden had a career high 160 receiving yards, as well as two TDs, on eight catches. Keithon Flemming gained 99 rushing yards on 21 carries, as well as scoring a career-high four rushing touchdowns, while Null finished the day 35-of-49 for 463 yards, one interception and three TDs. It was Null s ninth career 400-yard passing performance and his fifth of the season. The Buff defense put in a solid team effort, registering four sacks for minus-17 yards, as well as stopping the Wildcats 12 times behind the line for minus-40 yards in losses. The WT defensive unit also recorded four takeaways, tying a season-high (set three-times previously). Individually, Cashmin Thomas recorded a team-high eight tackles, while linebacker Anthony Scott registered seven, including two for minus-12 yards, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and a pass break-up. CWU s Mike Reilly finished the day with 420 passing yards, giving him the CWU career-yardage mark to surpass the previous mark of 12,353, set by Jon Kitna. Receiver Johnny Spevak had a gamehigh nine catches for 129 yards and four TDs. AFCA Top-20 (Nov. 4, 2008) 1. Grand Valley State 2. Abilene Christian 3. Northwest Missouri State 4. Delta State 5. North Alabama 6. Minnesota-Duluth 7. California (Pa.) 8. Central Washington 9. West Texas A&M 10. Pittsburg State 11. Tuskegee 12. Chadron State 13. Valdosta State 14. Bloomsburg State 15. Indiana (Pa.) 16. Edinboro 17. Ashland 18. Fayetteville State (N.C.) 19. American International 20. West Chester Central Washington West Texas A&M Statistics CWU WTAMU First Downs Rushing (Att./Yds.) Passing (C/Att./Int.) Passing Yardage Total Offense Avg. Gain Per Play Fumbles/ Lost Punting (No./Avg.) Punt Returns (No./Yds.) Kickoff Returns (No./Yds.) Penalties/ Yards Time of Possession 30:12 29:48 Sacks By/ Yds. Lost Individual Statistics Rushing (Att-Yds-TDs) WTAMU ; Flemming , Hayden , McKnight 3-9-0, TEAM 1-(-2)-0, Null 1-(-10- )-0. CWU , Reilly , Hasty , Rolsma 1-6-0, Morris 6-0-0, TEAM 1-(-1)-0. Passing (C-Att.-Int., Yds., TDs) WTAMU , 463, 3; Null , 463, 3; Ruffins 1-1-0, 30, 0. CWU , 420, 5. Reilly , 420, 5. Receiving (Rec.-Yds.-TDs) WTAMU , Martin , Hayden , C. Johnson , Flemming , McKnight , R. Johnson , Clark , Ruffins CWU , Spevak , Bronson , Waller , Hasty , Rohrbach , Helwge , Morris Scoring Summary First Quarter 10:53 CWU - Jared Bronson 9 yard pass from Mike Reilly CWU (G. Rolsma kick) Drive: 9 plays 70 yards TOP 4:07 2:45 WTAMU - Charly Martin 58 yard pass from Keith Null WTAMU: (Jared Brock rush) Drive: 3 plays, 71 yards, TOP 1:10 Second Quarter 14:00 WTAMU - Keithon Flemming 1 yard run WTAMU: (J. Chandler kick) Drive: 4 plays, 38 yards, TOP 1:07 10:58 CWU - Johnny Spevak 16 yard pass from Mike Reilly WTAMU (G. Rolsma kick) Drive: 4 plays 28 yards TOP 1:15 7:57 WTAMU - Keithon Flemming 4 yard run WTAMU: (J. Brock pass failed) Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, TOP 3:00 5:11 CWU - Johnny Spevak 9 yard pass from Mike Reilly Tie (G. Rolsma kick) Drive: 8 plays 58 yards TOP 2:39 1:51 WTAMU - Keithon Flemming 6 yard run WTAMU: (J. Chandler kick) Drive: 8 plays, 77 yards, TOP 3:11 0:22 WTAMU - Seth Hayden 35 yard pass from Keith Null WTAMU: (J. Chandler kick) Drive: 6 plays, 68 yards, TOP 0:50 Third Quarter 10:26 WTAMU - Seth Hayden 71 yard pass from Keith Null WTAMU: (J. Chandler kick) Drive 3 plays, 80 yards, 0:58 7:39 CWU - Johnny Spevak 16 yard pass from Mike Reilly WTAMU (G. Rolsma kick) Drive: 7 plays 79 yards TOP 2:46 3:07 WTAMU - Keithon Flemming 15 yard run WTAMU: (J. Chandler kick) Drive: 11 plays, 65 yards, TOP 4:24 0:03 CWU - Mike Reilly 2 yard run WTAMU (G. Rolsma kick) Drive: 6 plays 71 yards TOP 2:59 Fourth Quarter 7:34 CWU - Johnny Spevak 23 yard pass from Mike Reilly WTAMU (G. Rolsma kick) Drive: 8 plays 72 yards TOP 3:17 68 L S C C h a m p i o n s , , , N C A A p l a y o f f a p p e r a n c e s , , ,

71 2008 in Review - Game 13 #9 West Texas A&M at #2 Abilene Christian saturday, november 22, 2008 shotwell Stadium abilene, texas (11,797) Records Fall in Highscoring NCAA Playoff Tilt ABILENE, Texas - Records were shattered on both sides of the ball as 9th-ranked West Texas A&M fell to 2nd-ranked Abilene Christian, 93-68, Saturday afternoon at Shotwell Stadium in the second round of the NCAA Division II football playoffs. The loss ends West Texas A&M s season at It was the Buffs third-consecutive 11-win season (they recorded 12 wins a year ago), and fourth-consecutive season of 10 or more wins. ACU s point total marked the most points allowed by the Buffaloes since giving up 99 to New Mexico Military in The game was a virtual offensive showcase, with very little defense to be seen on either side West Texas A&M abilene christian Statistics WTAMU ACU First Downs Rushing (Att./Yds.) Passing (C/Att./Int.) Passing Yardage Total Offense Avg. Gain Per Play Fumbles/ Lost Punting (No./Avg.) Punt Returns (No./Yds.) 1-(-2) 3-23 Kickoff Returns (No./Yds.) Penalties/ Yards Time of Possession 36:48 23:12 Sacks By/ Yds. Lost Individual Statistics of the ball. The Buffs had their way through the air, while the Wildcats (and especially senior Bernard Scott) ran wild. ACU s Scott set an NCAA playoff scoring mark with seventh rushing touchdowns, setting the record on a 44-yard run with 21 seconds remaining in the third stanza. The game s final play saw more recordbreaking by the Buffs Charly Martin. He did so by taking a flanker screen, eluding numerous defenders, and going 52 yards for a touchdown. The catch, his 14th of the game, gave him a school and Lone Star Conference-record 323 receiving yards. It also marked a school and LSCrecord five TDs in the game, in addition to his setting a WT single-season receiving yard total, with 1,867 yards. Null s 595 yards passing (completing 42-of- 63) set a WT single-game mark. He also added to his single-season school-record total offensive output of 4,976. He also broke his own school mark with 48 TDs this season, as well as 92 career TD tosses. His 5,097 passing yards this season, as well as his 9,749 career passing yards are also WT records. For the game, ACU recorded 810 yards in total offense, while WT accumulated 721. The two teams also combined for 150 offensive snaps, with WT having 94 of their own. The Buffs will now hit the weight room while the coaches take to the recruiting trail. Next up is a season-opening contest against perennial power Grand Valley State, next August. Rushing (Att-Yds-TDs) WTAMU ; Flemming , Hayden , McKnight 2-4-0, Null 1-(-13)-0. ACU ; Scott , Campbell , Malone , Gates Passing (C-Att.-Int., Yds., TDs) WTAMU , 595, 7; Null , 595, 7. ACU , 383, 6; Malone , 383, 6. Receiving (Rec.-Yds.-TDs) WTAMU ; Martin , Flemming , Hayden , C. Johnson , Clark , Ruffins , Langley ACU : Knox , Scott , Gates , Ferguson , Holloway , Keeling , Malone Scoring Summary AFCA Top-10 (Nov. 11, 2008) 1. Grand Valley State 2. Abilene Christian 3. Northwest Missouri State 4. Delta State 5. North Alabama 6. Minnesota-Duluth 7. California (Pa.) 8. Central Washington 9. West Texas A&M 10. Pittsburg State First Quarter 11:43 ACU - Edmund Gates 65 yard pass from Billy Malone ACU: (M. Adams kick) Drive: 3 plays, 76 yards, TOP 0:39 3:24 WTAMU - Carl Johnson 6 yard pass from Keith Null Tied: (J. Chandler kick) Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, TOP 4:45 1:39 ACU - Edmund Gates 33 yard run ACU: (M. Adams kick) Drive: 5 plays, 69 yards, TOP 1:45 1:25 WTAMU - Wayne McKnight 85 yard kickoff return Tie: (J. Chandler kick) 0:45 ACU - Bernard Scott 19 yard run ACU: (M. Adams kick) Drive: 2 plays, 70 yards, TOP 0:40 Second Quarter 12:12 WTAMU - A.J. Ruffins 11 yard pass from Keith Null Tie: (J. Chandler kick) Drive: 11 plays, 70 yards, TOP 3:33 11:46 ACU - Bernard Scott 54 yard run ACU: (M. Adams kick) Drive: 1 play, 69 yards, TOP 0:26 4:30 WTAMU - James Chandler 22 yard field goal ACU: Drive: 14 plays, 62 yards, TOP 7:16 3:55 ACU - Bernard Scott 64 yard run ACU: (M. Adams kick) Drive: 2 plays, 80 yards, TOP 0:35 2:24 WTAMU - Charly Martin 46 yard pass from Keith Null ACU: (J. Chandler kick) Drive: 5 plays, 64 yards, TOP 1:21 0:59 ACU - Jonathan Ferguson 43 yard pass from Billy Malone ACU: (M. Adams kick) Drive: 7 plays, 91 yards, TOP 1:24 0:00 WTAMU - James Chandler 36 yard field goal.acu: Third Quarter 10:28 ACU - Johnny Knox 27 yard pass from Billy Malone ACU: (Z. Steward rush) Drive: 4 plays, 44 yards, TOP 2:00 7:23 WTAMU - Keithon Flemming 19 yard run ACU: (K. Null pass failed) Drive: 7 plays, 68 yards, TOP 3:05 6:19 ACU - Bernard Scott 2 yard run ACU: (M. Adams kick) Drive: 4 plays, 36 yards, TOP 1:04 4:54 WTAMU - Charly Martin 46 yard pass from Keith Null ACU: (J. Chandler kick) Drive: 5 plays, 67 yards, TOP 1:25 4:44 ACU - Bernard Scott 39 yard pass from Billy Malone.ACU: (M. Adams kick) Drive: 1 play, 39 yards, TOP 0:10 1:14 ACU - Bernard Scott 44 yard run ACU: (Z. Steward rush) Drive: 5 plays, 70 yards, TOP 1:41 0:34 WTAMU - Charly Martin 64 yard pass from Keith Null ACU: (J. Chandler kick) Drive: 2 plays, 71 yards, TOP 0:40 0:21 ACU - Bernard Scott 44 yard run ACU: (M. Adams kick) Drive: 1 play, 39 yards, TOP 0:13 Fourth Quarter 10:13 ACU - Kendrick Holloway 6 yard pass from Billy Malone ACU: (M. Adams kick) Drive: 6 plays, 51 yards, TOP 2:41 7:44 WTAMU - Charly Martin 1 yard pass from Keith Null ACU: (J. Chandler kick) Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, TOP 2:18 4:11 ACU - Ryan Keeling 10 yard pass from Billy Malone ACU: (M. Adams kick) Drive: 7 plays, 65 yards, TOP 3:44 0:03 WTAMU - Charly Martin 52 yard pass from Keith Null ACU: (J. Chandler kick) Drive: 7 plays, 82 yards, TOP 4:08 w w w. g o b u f f s g o. c o m 69

72 lone star conference Long known as a leader in intercollegiate athletics, the Lone Star Conference (LSC) is an innovative athletics conference which aims to provide a superior competitive experience for member institutions and to allow for comprehensive development of student-athletes through academic services and life skills programming. The LSC continues to build upon its proud history while developing into one of NCAA Division II s most successful conferences. The league s mission is to foster student participation and success among member institutions in Division II intercollegiate athletics as an integral part of each institution s total educational program. The LSC pursues student-athlete development with highest regard to the principles of academic excellence, sportsmanship, ethical conduct, resourcefulness, community service, gender equity, and diversity. The LSC - founded on April 25, has grown from a five-team conference of Texas-based schools to a 15-member league that spans three states (Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico). The conference will expand in July 2010 with the addition of the University of Incarnate Word. The league continues to assist its member institutions in the maintenance of intercollegiate athletic programs that are compatible with the highest standards of education and competitive sports. Throughout the league s 78-year history, various institutions have competed under the LSC banner. Today, only Texas A&M University-Commerce (then East Texas State) remains from the original group that was formed in 1931 when North Texas State, Southwest Texas State, Sam Houston State and Stephen F. Austin withdrew from the old Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association. The membership alignment has changed over the years, with current members having been added in each of the past five decades. Texas A&M-Kingsville (formerly Texas A&I) joined in 1954, followed by Angelo State in 1968 and Abilene Christian in Conference membership remained within the Texas borders until 1984 when Eastern New Mexico was admitted. Since then, the LSC has grown to include members from Arkansas and Oklahoma. Central Oklahoma (1987) and Cameron (1988, 1996) were 2008 LSC South Honors LSC South - First-Team Offense DE Aaron Whiteside- Abilene Christian QB Billy Malone- Abilene Christian DE Vantrise Studivant- Abilene Christian RB Bernard Scott- Abilene Christian ILB Mike Kern- Abilene Christian RB Roderick Smith- Tarleton State ILB Marcus Phillips- Abilene Christian FB Emory Dudensing- Abilene Christian OLB Jared Brock- West Texas A&M WR Charly Martin- West Texas A&M OLB Fred Thompson- Abilene Christian WR Johnny Knox- Abilene Christian CB Tremaine Wright- Tarleton State WR Jereko Taylor- TAMU-Kingsville CB Braelon Davis- West Texas A&M TE Trey Simeone- Abilene Christian S Tony Harp- Abilene Christian TE Kendrick Holloway- Abilene Christian S Darnell Johnson- West Texas A&M TE Jason Watson- Angelo State S Jabir Perkins- TAMU-Kingsville TE Jason Watson- Angelo State P Cody Smith- TAMU-Kingsville OG Joseph Thompson- Abilene Christian OG Devin Livingston- Tarleton State Offensive Back of the Year: OG Markeith Wesley- TAMU-Kingsville Bernard Scott- Abilene Christian OT Tony Washington- Abilene Christian Receiver of the Year: OT J Marcus Webb- West Texas A&M Charly Martin- West Texas A&M C Sam Collins- Abilene Christian Offensive Lineman of the Year: PK Matt Adams- Abilene Christian Tony Washington- Abilene Christian PK Garrett Lindholm- Tarleton State Defensive Back of the Year: RS BeeJay Mathis- Midwestern State Jabir Perkins- TAMU-Kingsville Co-Defensive Linemen of the Year: LSC South - First-Team Defense Eugene Sims- West Texas A&M DT Broderick Marshall- West Texas A&M Jimmy Saddler-McQueen- TAMU-Kingsville DT Todd Zoglmann- Midwestern State Aston Whiteside- Abilene Christian the next additions in the LSC s expansion phase, while Texas Woman s (1989) and previous members West Texas A&M (1986, 1993) and Tarleton State (1968, 1994) joined the league soon after. Midwestern State was admitted early in 1995, and the league grew again later that year with the acceptance of four more Oklahoma schools - East Central, Northeastern State, Southeastern Oklahoma and Southwestern Oklahoma - along with Harding and Ouachita Baptist from Arkansas. That brought the league membership to 17, but Harding and OBU departed the conference after the academic year to bring about the LSC s current look. Other past members of the LSC include Trinity, Houston, Lamar, Howard Payne, Sul Ross State and McMurry. Beginning with the academic year, the league was formed into two divisions - North and South - in football, volleyball, basketball, baseball and softball. Divisional champions are crowned according to results among division teams, with an overall league champion also being decided either by crossover games or a postseason championship tournament. For the third straight season, volleyball and baseball will play without divisions, utilizing a single conference standing to determine the regular-season champion and postseason seedings. While the LSC has maintained a long-standing tradition of competitive athletic programs for its members, many teams and individuals have gone on to distinguish themselves on the national stage. Entering , LSC member institutions had collected more than 100 team national championships, including 71 in NCAA Division II. The LSC conducts conference championships in 16 sports (eight men and eight women). Men s championships include football, soccer, cross country, basketball, baseball, track and field, tennis and golf. Women s titles are determined in volleyball, soccer, cross country, basketball, softball, track and field, tennis and golf. The conference office is located in Richardson, Texas, a northern suburb of Dallas. Stan Wagnon serves as Commissioner, with assistance from Jay Poerner (Compliance) and Melanie Robotham (Media Relations). Linebacker of the Year: Jared Brock- West Texas A&M Freshman of the Year: Aston Whiteside- Abilene Christian Coach of the Year: Chris Thomsen- Abilene Christian WTAMU Second Team Selections Keith Null OB... Sr. Keithon Flemming RB... So. Seth Hayden WR.. Sr. Devario Dorsey OG... Sr. Tommy Crowley C.... Sr. James Chandler PK... Jr. Wayne McKnight RS... Sr. Eugene Sims DE... Jr. Eldon Grimslid ILB... Sr. Curtis Jefferson S.... Fr-R Cort Johnson P.... Sr. WTAMU Honorable Mention Selections Carl Johnson WR.. Sr. T.J. Nickelberry DT... Sr. Brandon Swain DE... Sr. LSC Football Titles 1982 Southwest Texas 1983 East Texas, SW Texas 1984 Angelo State 1985 Texas A&I 1986 West Texas State 1987 Angelo St., Texas A&I 1988 Texas A&I 1989 Texas A&I 1990 East Texas State 1991 Eastern New Mexico 1992 Texas A&I 1993 Texas A&M-Kingsville 1994 Texas A&M-Kingsville 1995 Texas A&M-Kingsville 1996 Texas A&M-Kingsville 1997 Texas A&M-Kingsville 1998 Central Oklahoma 1999 NSU, SEOSU, UCO 2000 Northeastern State 2001 Texas A&M-Kingsville, Tarleton St Texas A&M-Kingsville 2003 Texas A&M-Kingsville 2004 Texas A&M-Kingsville 2005 West Texas A&M 2006 West Texas A&M 2007 West Texas A&M 2008 Abilene Christian LSC Football Championships By School (Current LSC Members) Texas A&M-Kingsville (Texas A&I) Texas A&M-Commerce (East Texas St.) West Texas A&M (West Texas State) Angelo State Abilene Christian Central Oklahoma Northeastern State Southeastern Oklahoma Eastern New Mexico Tarleton State L S C C h a m p i o n s , , , N C A A p l a y o f f a p p e r a n c e s , , ,

73 lone star CONFERENCE records TEAM (Single Game) RUSHING ATTEMPTS -- 96, Texas A&I vs. Angelo State, 1982 RUSHING YARDS - 586, Southwest Texas vs. Prairie View, 1978 PASSING ATTEMPTS -- 70, West Texas State vs. SFA, 1986; Eastern New Mexico at Midwestern State, 2008 PASS COMPLETIONS 44, West Texas A&M vs. Angelo State, 2006 West Texas A&M at Northeastern State, 2007 PASSING YARDS , West Texas A&M at Abilene Christian, 2008 PASSING TOUCHDOWNS -- 7, West Texas St. vs. Texas A&I, 1986 West Texas A&M at Adams State, 2007; East Central vs. Angelo State, 2007; West Texas A&M at Abilene Christian, Nov. 22, 2008 TOTAL PLAYS , Texas A&I vs. Angelo St., 1982 TOTAL YARDS , Abilene Christian vs. West Texas A&M, Nov. 22, 2008 PUNT RETURNS -- 12, East Texas State vs. North Texas, 1933 PUNT RETURN YARDS , Texas A&M-Kingsville vs. West Texas A&M, 2008 KICK RETURNS -- 13, East Texas State vs.arkansas State, 1987 KICK RET. YARDS 248, Southeastern Okla. vs. Midwestern, 2000 PUNTS -- 32, Sam Houston State vs. East Texas State, 1946 PUNTING YARDS -- 1,203, Sam Houston St. vs. East Texas St., 1946 PUNTS (both teams) -- 63, Sam Houston St. vs. East Texas State, 1946 PUNTING YARDS (both teams) -- 2,390, Sam Houston State vs. East Texas State, 1946 POINTS 93, Abilene Christian vs. West Texas A&M, Nov. 22, 2008 KICKING POINTS 18, Central Oklahoma vs. Tarleton State, 2004 TOUCHDOWNS -- 13, Abilene Christian vs. West Texas A&M, Nov. 22, 2008 PATs 11, West Texas A&M vs. N.M. Highlands, 2005; Abilene Christian vs. West Texas A&M, Nov. 22, 2008 PAT ATTEMPTS -- 12, East Texas State vs. Northwestern Okla., 1953; West Texas A&M vs. N.M. Highlands, 2005 FIELD GOALS -- 5, Sam Houston State vs. Howard Payne, 1974; Texas A&I vs. East Texas State, 1985; Southeastern Oklahoma vs. Abilene Christian,1999; Tarleton State vs. Abilene Christian, 2000; Central Oklahoma vs. Tarleton State, 2004 FIELD GOALS ATTEMPTED -- 6, Sam Houston State vs. East Texas State 1977; Texas A&I vs. East Texas St., 1985; Southwestern Oklahoma vs. Ouachita, 1997, Harding vs. Angelo State, 1999, Southeastern Okla. vs. Abilene Christian, 1999; Tarleton State vs. Abilene Christian, 2000; Abilene Christian vs. Midwestern State, 2003 INTERCEPTIONS -- 9, Stephen F. Austin vs. Sam Houston St., 1949 INT. RETURN (YDS) , Abilene Christian vs. Stephen F. Austin, 1982 ATTENDANCE 23,276, Eastern New Mexico at West Texas A&M, 2007 FEWEST CARRIES ALLOWED -- 12, Texas A&I vs. Tarleton, 1970; Texas A&M-Commerce vs. West Texas A&M, 2005; Northeastern State vs. West Texas A&M, 2006 FEWEST RUSHING YARDS ALLOWED Minus-77, McMurry vs. Abilene Christian, 1968 FEWEST TOTAL YARDS ALLOWED Minus-38, Tarleton vs. Baptist Christian,1974 FEWEST PASS COMPLETIONS ALLOWED -- 0, East Texas State vs. Sam Houston St, 1946; Sam Houston vs. East Texas State, 1946; Howard Payne vs. East Central, 1959; Southwest Texas vs. Texas Lutheran, 1965; Howard Payne vs. Texas A&I, 1959; Southwest Texas vs. Howard Payne, 1965; Stephen F. Austin vs. NW Louisiana, 1971; East Texas State vs. Angelo State, 1971; Texas A&I vs. Southwest Texas, 1974; Texas A&I vs. Livingston, 1978; Sam Houston St. vs. Stephen F. Austin, 1980; Texas A&I vs. Howard Payne, 1986; Cameron vs. Central State (Okla.), 1988; Cameron vs. Texas A&I, 1990; East Texas State vs. Henderson, 1993; Eastern New Mexico vs. Texas A&M Kingsville, 1999; Southwestern Oklahoma vs. Texas A&M-Commerce, 2006; Angelo State vs. Eastner New Mexico, 2007; Abilene Christian vs. Eastner New Mexico, 2007; Northeastern State at Eastern New Mexico, 2007 FEWEST PASSING YARDS ALLOWED -- 0 (all games above) and Angelo State vs. Central St. (Okla.), 1973; Southwestern Okla. vs. Okla. Panhandle, 2001; Midwestern State vs. Western N.M., 2001; Southwestern Oklahoma vs. Texas A&M-Commerce, 2006; Angelo State vs. Eastern New Mexico, 2007; Abilene Christian vs. Eastern New Mexico, 2007; Northeastern State at Eastern New Mexico, 0207 FEWEST TOTAL PLAYS ALLOWED -- 30, Howard Payne vs. Stephen F. Austin (1959) TEAM (Season) RUSHING ATTEMPTS , Texas A&I, 1986 RUSHING YARDS -- 4,342, Texas A&I, 1986 RUSHING YARDS PER GAME , Texas A&I, 1986 PASSING ATTEMPTS , West Texas A&M, 2007 PASS COMPLETIONS , West Texas A&M, 2007 PASS COMPLETIONS PER GAME 34.3, West Texas A&M, 2007 PASS COMPLETION PCT ( ), West Texas A&M, 2005 PASSING YARDS 5,155, West Texas A&M, 2007 PASSING YARDS PER GAME 396.5, West Texas A&M, 2007 PASSING TOUCHDOWNS -- 51, West Texas A&M, 2007 TOTAL PLAYS -- 1,024, West Texas A&M, 2007 TOTAL YARDS -- 7,082, Abilene Christian, 2007 TOTAL YARDS PER GAME , Texas A&I, 1976 POINTS , Abilene Christian, 2007 POINTS PER GAME , Abilene Christian, 2008 KICKING POINTS 118, Abilene Christian, 2008 PUNTS -- 92, Stephen F. Austin, 1978 PUNTING YARDS -- 3,630, East Texas State, 1986 WINS -- 14, Angelo State, 1978; Southwest Texas, 1982 LONGEST WIN STREAK -- 42, Texas A&I, LONGEST UNDEFEATED STREAK -- 46, Texas A&I, FEWEST CARRIES ALLOWED , Texas A&M-Commerce, 2006 FEWEST RUSHING YARDS ALLOWED , East Texas St., 1952 FEWEST RUSHING YARDS ALLOWED PER GAME , East Texas State, 1952 FEWEST PASS COMPLETIONS ALLOWED -- 35, Sam Houston State, 1956 FEWEST PASSING YARDS ALLOWED , Sam Houston, 1956 FEWEST PASSING YARDS ALLOWED PER GAME , Sam Houston State, 1956 FEWEST PLAYS ALLOWED , Lamar, 1958 FEWEST TOTAL YARDS ALLOWED -- 1,329, Sam Houston State, 1956; Sam Houston State, 1964 FEWEST TOTAL YARDS ALLOWED PER GAME 147.7, Sam Houston State, 1956 FEWEST POINTS ALLOWED -- 34, Southwest Texas State, 1948 INTERCEPTIONS -- 37, Texas A&I, 1970 TURNOVERS -- 52, East Texas State, 1990 TURNOVERS PER GAME , East Texas State, 1990 INDIVIDUAL (Career) RUSHING ATTEMPTS , Johnny Bailey, Texas A&I, RUSHING YARDS -- 6,320, Johnny Bailey, Texas A&I, AVG. YARDS PER RUSH , Bernard Scott, Abilene Christian, AVG. YARDS PER GAME , Bernard Scott, Abilene Christian, MOST 100-YARD GAMES -- 36, Johnny Bailey, Texas A&I, MOST 200-YARD GAMES -- 13, Johnny Bailey, Texas A&I, PASSING ATTEMPTS -- 1,320, Billy Malone, Abilene Christian, PASS COMPLETIONS , Billy Malone, Abilene Christian, PASS COMPLETION PCT , Keith Null, West Texas A&M, PASSING YARDS -- 12,012, Billy Malone, Abilene Christian, PASSING YARDS PER GAME , Keith Null, West Texas A&M, PASSING TOUCHDOWNS , Billy Malone, Abilene Christian, TOTAL PLAYS -- 1,439, Billy Malone, Abilene Christian, TOTAL YARDS 12,080, Billy Malone, Abilene Christian, TOTAL YARDS PER GAME 298.5, Keith Null, West Texas A&M, RECEPTIONS , Charly Martin, West Texas A&M, RECEIVING YARDS 4,108, Charly Martin, West Texas A&M, RECEIVING YARDS PER GAME 97.8, Charly Martin, West Texas A&M, RECEIVING YARDS PER CATCH 23.2, Romar Crenshaw, Southeastern Oklahoma, RECEIVING TOUCHDOWNS -- 45, Charly Martin, West Texas A&M, PUNTING AVERAGE , Bill Dement, Angelo State, PUNT RETURN YARDS -- 1,212, Larry Pullin, Texas A&I, PUNT RETURN AVG , Curtis Guyton, East Texas St, KICK RETURN YARDS -- 1,517, Jerry Clement, Stephen F. Austin, KICK RETURN AVG , Jerry Clement, S. F. Austin, INTERCEPTIONS -- 36, Alfredo Avila, Sul Ross, INTERCEPTION RETURN YARDS , Autry Beamon, East Texas State POINTS , Johnny Bailey, Texas A&I, TOUCHDOWNS -- 70, Wilbert Montgomery, Abilene Christian, ; Johnny Bailey, Texas A&I, PATs , Matt Adams, Abilene Christian, PAT ATTEMPTS , Matt Adams, Abilene Christian, CONSECUTIVE PATs -- 76, Bryan Thompson, Angelo State, FIELD GOALS 59, J.W. Boren, Tarleton State, (att. 83) FIELD GOAL ATTEMPTS -- 84, Billy Watkins, E. Texas St, CONSECUTIVE FGs 24, Paul Williams, Tarleton State, 2004-Present KICKING POINTS 339, Matt Adams, Abilene Christian, ALL-PURPOSE YARDS -- 7,803, Johnny Bailey, Texas A&I, Note: Texas A&I became Texas A&M-Kingsville in 1993; East Texas State became Texas A&M-Commerce in 1996; West Texas State became West Texas A&M in 1993, Central State became Central Oklahoma in w w w. g o b u f f s g o. c o m 71

74 lone star CONFERENCE records INDIVIDUAL (Single Game) RUSHING ATTEMPTS -- 49, Kenneth Parks, East Texas State vs. Carson-Newman, 1972 RUSHING YARDS , Carlton Booe, Northeastern State vs. Southeastern Okla., 1998 PASSING ATTEMPTS -- 70, JJ Harp, Eastern New Mexico at Midwestern State, 2008 PASS COMPLETIONS 44, Dalton Bell, West Texas A&M vs. Angelo State, 2006 PASSING YARDS , Keith Null, West Texas A&M at Abilene Christian, Nov. 22, 2008 PASSING TOUCHDOWNS -- 7, Keith Null, West Texas A&M at Abilene Christian, Nov. 22, 2008 TOTAL PLAYS -- 80, JJ Harp, Eastern New Mexico at Midwestern State, 2008 TOTAL YARDS 582, Keith Null, West Texas A&M at Abilene Christian, Nov. 22, 2008 RECEPTIONS 15, Alester Givens, Tarleton St. vs. Midwestern St., 2001; Cory Sims, Texas A&M-Commerce vs. Midwestern, RECEIVING YARDS , Charly Martin, West Texas A&M at Abilene Christian, Nov. 22, 2008 RECEIVING TOUCHDOWNS -- 5, Charly Martin, West Texas A&M at Abilene Christian, Nov. 22, 2008 PUNT RETURNS -- 9, Gary Peoples, SW Texas vs. Howard Payne, 1981; Pinkey Hurley, Central State (Okla.) vs.cal St.-Northridge, 1990; Brian Lucas, Tarleton State vs. Abilene Christian, 1999; Brandon Smith, Central Oklahoma vs. Emporia State, 2007 PUNT RETURN YARDS , Bobby Menchaca, Angelo State vs. McMurry, 1969 KICK RETURNS -- 8, Sam Tarrant, East Texas State vs. Southwest Texas, 1979; Brandon Williams, Midwestern State at Abilene Christian, 2008 KICK RETURN YARDS 214, Steve Hinson, Eastern New Mexico vs. Central Oklahoma, 2001 ALL-PURPOSE YARDS 409, Bernard Scott, Abilene Christian at West Texas A&M, Oct. 18, 2008 PUNTS -- 32, Jan Jones, Sam Houston vs. East Texas State, 1946 PUNTING YARDS -- 1,203, Jan Jones, Sam Houston vs. East Texas State, 1946 INTERCEPTIONS -- 5, Alfredo Avila, Sul Ross vs. East Texas State, 1966 INTERCEPTION RETURN YARDS , Autry Beamon, East Texas State vs. East Central, 1972 POINTS SCORED -- 42, Bernard Scott, Abilene Christian vs. West Texas A&M, Oct. 22, 2008 TOUCHDOWNS -- 7, Bernard Scott, Abilene Christian vs. West Texas A&M, Oct. 22, 2008 PAT ATTEMPTS -- 11, Jack Kyle, Sam Houston vs. Brooke Army, 1949 (made 9); Matt Adams, Abilene Christian vs. West Texas A&M, Oct. 22, 2008 (made 11) FIELD GOALS -- 5, Phil Harmening, Sam Houston vs. Howard Payne,1981; Walter Rule, Texas A&I vs.east Texas St., 1985; Milan Smado, Southeastern vs. Abilene Christian, 1999; J.W. Boren, Tarleton State vs. Abilene Christian, 2000; A.J. Haglund, Central Oklahoma vs. Tarleton State, 2004 FIELD GOALS ATTEMPTED -- 6, Bob Herrington, Sam Houston vs. East Texas State, 1977; Mike Thomas, Angelo State vs. Abilene Christian,1983; Walter Rule, Texas A&I vs. East Texas State, 1985; Kyle Bengs, SW Oklahoma vs. Ouachita Baptist, 1997; Jeremy Thompson, Harding vs. Angelo State, 1999; J. W. Boren, Tarleton State vs. Abilene Christian, 2000; Eben Nelson, Abilene Christian vs. Midwestern State, 2003 POINTS SCORED KICKING 18, A.J. Haglund, Central Oklahoma vs. Tarleton State, 2004 INDIVIDUAL (Season) RUSHING ATTEMPTS 317, Gerome Castleberry, East Central, 2002 RUSHING YARDS -- 2,165, Bernard Scott, Abilene Christian, 2007 RUSHING YARDS/CARRY , Clem Franks, Texas A&I, 1976 RUSHING YARDS/GAME , Johnny Bailey, Texas A&I, 1986 RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS -- 35, Bernard Scott, Abilene Christian, YD RUSHING GAMES -- 12, Bernard Scott, Abilene Christian, YD RUSHING GAMES -- 5, Johnny Bailey, Texas A&I, 1986 PASSING ATTEMPTS 583, Dalton Bell, West Texas A&M, 2006 PASS COMPLETIONS 386, Dalton Bell, West Texas A&M, 2006 PASS COMP. PCT ( ), Rahsaan Bell, Midwestern State, 2006 PASSING YARDS 5,097, Keith Null, West Texas A&M, 2008 PASSING YARDS/GAME 392.1, Keith Null, West Texas A&M, 2008 PASSING TOUCHDOWNS -- 48, Keith Null, West Texas A&M, 2008 PASS COMPLETIONS PER GAME 32.9, Derek Maupin, West Texas A&M, YD PASSING GAMES -- 13, Billy Malone, Abilene Chrsitian, 2007; Keith Null, West Texas A&M, 2008 TOTAL PLAYS 641, Dalton Bell, West Texas A&M, 2006 TOTAL YARDS -- 4,976, Keith Null, West Texas A&M, 2008 TOTAL YARDS/GM 382.2, Keith Null, West Texas A&M, 2008 RECEPTIONS -- 95, Charlie Martin, West Texas A&M, 2008 RECEIVING YARDS 1,867, Charlie Martin, West Texas A&M, 2008 RECEIVING YARDS PER GAME 143.6, Charlie Martin, West Texas A&M, 2008 RECEIVING TOUCHDOWNS -- 22, Charlie Martin, West Texas A&M, 2008 PUNT RETURNS -- 35, Johnnie Jones, Central Oklahoma, 1998 PUNT RETURN YARDS , Byron Shaw, Texas A&I, 1973 PUNT RETURN AVG , Curtis Guyton, East Texas State, 1965 KICK RETURNS -- 34, T.J. Jones, Eastern New Mexico, 1996 KICK RETURN YARDS , Jerry Clement, S. F. Austin, 1962 KICK RETURN AVG , David Hurst, East Texas State, 1949 PUNTS -- 89, Rick Kinsey, Stephen F. Austin, 1978 PUNTING YARDS -- 3,509, Dan Roberson, East Texas State, 1986 PUNTING AVG , Bill Huffman, Sul Ross, 1960 INTERCEPTIONS -- 14, Alfredo Avila, Sul Ross, 1966 INT. RETURN YARDS , Autry Beamon, East Texas State, 1972 POINTS , Bernard Scott, Abilene Christian, 2007 TOUCHDOWNS -- 39, Bernard Scott, Abilene Christian, 2007 PAT ATTEMPTS -- 82, Matt Adams, Abilene Christian, 2007 CONSECUTIVE PATs 86, Matt Adams, Abilene Christian, 2007 FIELD GOALS 18, Ha a Bento, Texas A&M-Commerce, 2004 FIELD GOAL ATTEMPTS 30, Jared Homer, Northeastern State, 2008 CONSECUTIVE FIELD GOALS: 15, Paul Williams, Tarleton St, 2005 FG ACCURACY: 100% (15-15), Paul Williams, Tarleton State, 2005 KICKING POINTS 117, Matt Adams, Abilene Christian, 2008 ALL-PURPOSE YARDS -- 2,982, Bernard Scott, Abilene Christian, 2008 SINGLE-GAME SUPERLATIVES LONGEST RUN -- 99, JT Thompson, Eastern New Mexico vs. East Central, 2007; Keithon Flemming, West Texas A&M vs. Angelo State, 2007 LONGEST PASS -- 99, Binky Ford to Frankie Reescano, Sam Houston State vs. Howard Payne, 1980; Matt Morris to Casey Cowan, Texas A&M-Commerce vs. Midwestern State, LONGEST PUNT RETURN , Leonard Avery, Texas A&I vs. Slippery Rock, 1976; Marcus Bonner, Texas A&I vs. Northern Arizona, 1980; Justin Parson, Tarleton State vs. Central Okla., 2003 LONGEST KICK RETURN , Johnny Stovall, North Texas vs. Sam Houston State, 1936; Bob Sloan, East Texas State vs. Midwestern State, 1950; Marvin Brown, East Texas State vs. Midwestern State, 1951; Gary Berry, East Texas State vs. Sam Houston, 1958; Dwight Harrison, Texas A&I vs. Southwest Texas, 1967; Wylie Turner, Angelo State vs. Sam Houston, 1976; ; Joe Ferris, Southwest Texas vs. Stephen F. Austin, 1980; Steve Parker, Abilene Christian vs. Angelo State, 1982; Rufus Smith, Eastern New Mexico vs. Howard Payne, 1985; Darrell Whitaker, Eastern New Mexico vs. N.M. Highlands, 1994; Jurome Lee, Angelo State vs. West Texas A&M, 1995; Norman Miller, Texas A&M- Kingsville vs. Portland State, 1995; Cliff Douglas, West Texas A&M vs. Southwestern Okla., 1996; Kareem Larrimore, West Texas A&M vs. Okla. Panhandle State, 1998; Derrick Foster, Texas A&M-Kingsville vs. Angelo State, 1999; Anthony Armstrong, West Texas A&M vs. Eastern N.M., 2003; Corey White, Eastern N.M. vs. Southwestern Okla., 2004; Kyle Fox, Angelo State vs. Western State, 2005 LONGEST INT. RETURN , Robby Robinett, Southwest Texas vs. Lamar, 1959; Richey Robertson, Stephen F. Austin vs. East Central, 1966; Byron Shaw, Texas A&I vs. Sul Ross, 1972; James Cross, Angelo State vs. Sul Ross, 1974; Emmuel Thompson, Texas A&I vs. Central State (Okla.), 1979; B. Tillman Harding vs. Northeastern State, 1999; Tonmar Johnson, Eastern New Mexico vs. Midwestern State, 1999; Justin Hibler, Eastern N.M. vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville, 2000; Fred Shaw, Central Okla. vs. Tarleton State, 2004 LONGEST PUNT -- 89, Mark Bounds, West Texas State vs. Central State (Okla.), 1990 LONGEST FIELD GOAL -- 69, Ove Johansson, Abilene Christian vs. East Texas State, L S C C h a m p i o n s , , , N C A A p l a y o f f a p p e r a n c e s , , ,

75 lone star CONFERENCE records LSC ANNUAL RUSHING LEADER 2008 Bernard Scott, ACU...2, Bernard Scott, ACU...2, Daniel Polk, MSU...1, Derrick Ross, TSU...1, Derrick Ross, TSU...1, Larry Williams, TAMUK...1, Gerome Castleberry, ECU...1, Gerome Castleberry, ECU...1, DeWayne Miles, WTAM...1, Carlton Booe, NSU...1, Reggie Donner, UCO...1, Chris Pierson, Harding...1, Jubarko Gaines, UCO...1, Derrick Johnson, ENMU...1, Joe Aska, UCO...1, Tyrone Jones, UCO...1, Tyrone Jones, UCO...1, Landrum Hale, ENMU...1, Andre Tucker, ENMU Johnny Bailey, TAMUK...1, Johnny Bailey, TAMUK...1, Johnny Bailey, TAMUK...1, Johnny Bailey, TAMUK...2, Heath Sherman, TAMUK...1, Anthony Thomas, ACU...1, Ricky Dirks, TAMUC...1, Roger Wiley, SHSU...1, Cary Noiel, TAMUC...1, Anthony Jonson, ASU...1, Paul Hood, SFA...1, Jerry Aldridge, ASU...1, Mike Richardson, TAMUC...1, Larry Collins, TAMUK...1, Aundra Thompson, TAMUC...1, Don Hardeman, TAMUK...1, Craig Powell, TAMUC...1, Kenneth Parks, TAMUC...1, Jerry Austin, ASU...1, Jerry Austin, ASU...1, Arthur James, TAMUC...1, Arthur James, TAMUC...1, Arthur James, TAMUC Danny Foust, Sul Ross Reece Morrison, SWT A.C. Lex, Sul Ross Jerry Clement, SFA Dee White, SWT Sid Blanks, TAMUK Sid Blanks, TAMUK Sam McCord, TAMUC George Jackson, SHSU Bob Nance, Lamar Bob Grisham, SHSU Bennie Boles, SHSU Norm Cash, Sul Ross...1, Mac Moore, SHSU Don Bingham, Sul Ross...1, Mac Moore, SHSU...1, Charles Boyles, Sul Ross...1,036 LSC ANNUAL PASSING LEADERS 2008 Keith Null, WTAMU...4, Keith Null, WTAMU...4, Dalton Bell, WTAMU...3, Dalton Bell, WTAMU...3, Derek Maupin, WTAMU...3, Cliff Watkins, TSU...3, Pete Darnell, ECU...2, Steve Kelly, TSU...3, Steve Kelly, TSU...2, Luke Cullins, Harding...2, Mitch Brown, MSU...2, Chad Cole, TSU...2, Chad Cole, TSU...2, Grady Benton, WTAMU...2, Mike Jinks, ASU...1, Rex Lamberti, ACU...2, Wilbur Odom, ASU...1, Bobby Bounds, TAMUC...1, Bobby Bounds, TAMUC...1, Mickey Russell, ASU...2, Doak Taylor, WTAMU...2, Royce Slechta, TAMUC...2, Tod Mayfield, WTAMU...3, Rex Lamberti, ACU...3, Bruno Briones, TAMUC...1, Kyle Mackey, TAMUC...1, Loyal Proffitt, ACU...2, Loyal Proffitt, ACU...2, Wade Wilson...1, John Mayes, ACU...2, John Mayes, ACU...2, John Mayes, ACU...2, Jim Reese, ACU...2, Jim Reese, ACU...2, Lynn Leonard, ASU...1, Clint Longley, ACU...2, Will Cureton, TAMUC...1, Jim Duncan, SWT...1, Jim Dietz, TAMUC...2, Robert Pearce, SFA...2, J.D. McMahon, TSU...2, Jesse Perkins, SWT...1, Terry Oglesby, TAMUK...1, Luz Pedraza, Sul Ross...1, Randy Johnson, TAMUK...1, Don Leinneweber, SWT...1, Windell Hebert, Lamar...1, Windell Hebert, Lamar...1, James Williams, TAMUC Harold Stephens, SFA...1, Dale Byerly, HPU George Parks, Lamar Votto Gaddis, SFA Bobby McBride, SWT Allen Boren, SHSU Pence Dacus, SWT...1, Don Gottlob, SHSU...2, James Gray, TAMUC...1, Charles Lafoon, Sul Ross LONE STAR CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS 1932 North Texas State 1933 East Texas State 1934 East Texas State 1935 E. Texas St., N. Texas St., SFA 1936 North Texas State 1937 East Texas State 1938 East Texas State 1939 North Texas State 1940 North Texas State 1941 North Texas State 1942 East Texas State 1946 North Texas State 1947 North Texas State 1948 Southwest Texas State 1949 East Texas State 1950 Sul Ross State 1951 East Texas State 1952 East Texas State 1953 East Texas State 1954 E. Texas State, SW Texas St E. Texas St., SW Texas St., SHS 1956 Sam Houston State 1957 East Texas State, Lamar 1958 East Texas State 1959 East Texas State, Texas A&I 1960 Texas A&I 1961 Sam Houston State 1962 Texas A&I 1963 Southwest Texas State 1964 Sam Houston State 1965 Sul Ross State 1966 East Texas State 1967 Texas A&I 1968 Texas A&I 1969 East Texas State, Texas A&I 1970 Texas A&I 1971 Southwest Texas State, Howard Payne 1972 East Texas State 1973 Abilene Christian 1974 Texas A&I 1975 Texas A&I 1976 Texas A&I 1977 Abilene Christian, Texas A&I 1978 Angelo State 1979 Texas A&I 1980 Southwest Texas State 1981 Southwest Texas State 1982 Southwest Texas State 1983 East Texas State, Southwest Texas St Angelo State 1985 Texas A&I 1986 West Texas A&M 1987 Angelo State, Texas A&I 1988 Texas A&I 1989 Texas A&I 1990 East Texas State 1991 Eastern New Mexico 1992 Texas A&I 1993 Texas A&M-Kingsville 1994 Texas A&M-Kingsville 1995 Texas A&M-Kingsville 1996 Texas A&M-Kingsville 1997 Texas A&M-Kingsville 1998 Central Oklahoma 1999 NE State, Central Oklahoma, SE Oklahoma 2000 Northeastern State 2001 Texas A&M-Kingsville, Tarleton State 2002 Texas A&M-Kingsville 2003 Texas A&M-Kingsville 2004 Texas A&M-Kingsville 2005 West Texas A&M 2006 West Texas A&M 2007 West Texas A&M 2008 Abilene Christian w w w. g o b u f f s g o. c o m 73

76 wtamu recruiting The Buffaloes hail from 10 states and England CALIFORNIA Fresno Lawrence Hood Lakewood Stephen Burton Los Angeles Dee Brown Mission Viejo Shad Baichtal Reeder Tim Cowdrey Tustin Jon Ioane WASHINGTON Spokane Bryan Braman ENGLAND London James Chandler NEW MEXICO Aztec Tervor Hammargren Farmington Brennon Shay Santa Fe Emory Atterberry WEST VIRGINIA Huntington Isiah Keyes OKLAHOMA Balko Russell Law Oklahoma City Kenneth Garrett GEORGIA Guyton Chuck Roberts HAWAII Aiea Jerry Miller MISSISSIPPI Meridian Isaiah Lewis Prairie Marcus Rowe FLORIDA Miami Renarko Cunningham TEXAS Abilene Justin Carroll Joe Joe Jones Kortney McDown Aldine Tyson Williams Amarillo Chris Brown Tae Evans Mark Glawe Kyler Hill Justin Hubbert Brad McCarty Aaron Mullane Joseph Peterson Todd Phillips Anthony Scott Daniel Sherwood Josh Yankovich Arlington Brian Johnson Justin Reeves Sean Tillotson Austin Kendrick Cutsinger Tyler Grabarkewitz Broderick Marshall John McDaniel Mark Okoro Regis Wilson Bandera Cole Hicks Belton Kyle Voss Big Spring Cade Hollandsworth Zamir Linton Sidney Parker LaRay Woodard Brazoria Tramicah Young Beaumont Thaddeus McCray Michael Zoch Bryan Sam Scholl Canadian Jed Rankin Alex Reyes Danny Reyes Canyon - Blake Bonner Spencer Church Shaun Wesley Childress Michael Brisco China Spring Daric Gorton Corpus Christi Dustin Vaughan Crosby Caleb Randolph Crowley Drew Graham Dallas Chris Hight Dwight Morrison Tony Scott Denver City Brittan Golden DeSoto Servell Dandridge Diana Derrick Peoples Dumas Shayne Johnson Jimmy Valenciano El Paso Coleman Gibbs Ennis Micah Kemp Euless Cameron Graves Vaimaali Sapoi Flower Mound Chris Olson Rashad Sanders Floydada Aaron Flores Frankston Bryan Blackwel Ketrich Harmon Groesbeck Marc Waller Higgins Clayton Cockrell Clint Cockrell Houston Brandon Boyd David Christmas Kachi Ezirike Curtis Jefferson Denarius Marshall Josephius Martin Curtis Slater Chris West Garrett Wilbanks Humble Keith Baker Ronnie Hodges Dexter Williams Irving Steve Nwobi Katy Nevin Sneed Kemp Joshua Carr Killeen Terrance Harris Jordan Smith Craig Watts LaPorte Jimmy Lee Randle Lampasas Wade Langley Lancaster John Simpson Lewisville Tanner Marsh Lockney Mark Ford Lubbock Bo Campbell Devoyea Johnson Gage Mayer Lance Ratliff Jeremy Watson Lumberton Jacob Hanna Matador Bradley Brown Meridian Torrence Allen Mesquite Keithon Flemming Luke Halpin Sedrick Knowlton Derrick Osborn J Marcus Webb Midland Darius Miller Mineral Wells Harry Small Kelvin Thompson Mission Sergio Castillo Missouri City A.J. Ruffins Nazareth Zane Farris New Braunfels Blake Forester Ryan Grametbaur Panhandle Caleb Fields Pflugerville Jeremy Burleson Quanah Tevin Mitchell Red Oak Taylor McCuller Rotan Levi Sparks San Antonio - Maurice Caldwell Paris Johnson Norman King Tarin Lee James Maddox William Thornton Jock Tilghman Schertz Kendrick Geyen Stephenville Joshua Graves Stratford Kaleb Horsford Strawn Jonathon Lindsey Sulphur Springs John McSheffery Texarkana Charles Rigsby Hayden Rybiski Uvalde Steve Smith Waco Michael Bigelow Chad Ward Waxahachie Kevin McCluskey Ruben White Weatherford Michael Drake Wellington Eric needham Whitesboro Taylor Harris Wolfforth Aaron Wampler Buffalo Sports Luncheons Every Monday during football season, Buffalo head football coach Don Carthel and other West Texas A&M fall coaches invite you to experience the excitement of Buff and Lady Buff athletics as they host the Buffalo Sports Luncheon at the Big Texan. Joined by selected student-athletes, coaches will talk about the week s past events in addition to discussing upcoming events and Buff opponents. The luncheons will be held for the third consecutive year at the Big Texan, located at 7701 I-40 East in Amarillo. The price is $12 per person and there also will be chances to win door prizes that include free rounds of golf, WTAMU merchandise, sporting goods gift certificates and many other exciting prizes. Mondays - Noon - Big Texan (7701 I-40 East, Amarillo, TX) $12 per person Great Food - Great Camaraderie Discuss Buffalo Athletics with coaches and student-athletes Media members are also invited to attend to get weekly interviews with coaches and players. For all the latest information on Buff and Lady Buff athletics, including rosters, statistics, news releases, photos, games notes, live broadcasts and Buff gear, log on to the official web site of West Texas A&M Athletics 74 L S C C h a m p i o n s , , , N C A A p l a y o f f a p p e r a n c e s , , ,

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78 all-time records Season-Opening Games Year Score/Opponent WT Record 1910 WTAMU 6, Canyon (1-0) 1911 Hereford 8, WTAMU (1-1) 1912 WTAMU 31, Amarillo High (2-1) 1913 Amarillo High 6, WTAMU (2-2) 1914 WTAMU 20, Hereford High (3-2) 1915 WTAMU 7, Clarendon College (4-2) 1916 Clarendon College 19, WTAMU (4-3) 1917 WTAMU 6, Clovis High (5-3) 1918 WTAMU 97, Clovis High (6-3) 1919 WTAMU 22, Portales High (7-3) 1920 Hereford 15, WTAMU (7-4) 1921 Texas Christian 30, WTAMU (7-5) 1922 Wayland Baptist 19, WTAMU (7-6) 1923 WTAMU 100, Panhandle St (8-6) 1924 North Texas 19, WTAMU (8-7) 1925 Hardin-Simmons 19, WTAMU (8-8) 1926 WTAMU 2, Clarendon (9-8) 1927 WTAMU 44, Clarendon (10-8) 1928 SW Oklahoma 26, WTAMU (10-9) 1929 WTAMU 32, Panhandle St (11-9) 1930 Central Oklahoma 7, WTAMU (11-10) 1931 Texas Tech 21, WTAMU (11-11) 1932 Hardin-Simmons 6, WTAMU (11-12) 1933 SW Oklahoma 27, WTAMU (11-13) 1934 East Central (Okla.) 12, WTAMU (11-14) 1935 WTAMU 20, New Mexico Military (12-14) 1936 WTAMU 56, Panhandle State (13-14) 1937 WTAMU 33, Panhandle State (14-14) 1938 WTAMU 40, Daniel Baker (15-14) State 19, WTAMU (15-15) 1940 WTAMU 20, McMurry (16-15) 1941 WTAMU 34, Oklahoma City (17-15) homecoming Games Year Score/Opponent WT Record 1931 WTAMU 7, New Mexico (1-0-0) 1932 WTAMU 7, Sul Ross State (1-0-1) 1933 Oklahoma City 32, WTAMU (1-1-1) 1934 McMurry 17, WTAMU (1-2-1) 1937 WTAMU 26, NW Oklahoma (2-2-1) 1938 WTAMU 16, Sul Ross State (3-2-1) 1939 WTAMU 34, St. Mary s (4-2-1) 1941 WTAMU 40, St. Mary s (5-2-1) 1942 Hardin-Simmons 27, WTAMU (5-3-1) 1950 WTAMU 39, Sam Houston St (6-3-1) 1951 Hardin-Simmons 27, WTAMU (6-4-1) 1952 WTAMU 45, New Mexico State (7-4-1) 1954 WTAMU 41, New Mexico State (8-4-1) 1955 Hardin-Simmons 19, WTAMu (8-5-1) 1956 Texas-El Paso 16, WTAMU (8-6-1) 1957 WTAMU 39, Hardin-Simmons (9-6-1) 1958 Texas-El Paso 29, WTAMU (9-7-1) 1959 Virginia Tech 26, WTAMU (9-8-1) 1960 WTAMU 28, Trinity (10-8-1) 1961 Arizona State 28, WTAMU (10-9-1) 1962 WTAMU 20, New Mexico State (11-9-1) 1963 Arizona 6, WTAMU ( ) wt all-time vs. opponents Team w L T Abilene Christian Adams State Albuquerque AFB Amarillo Air Base Amarillo High Amarillo Military Angelo State Arizona Arizona State Azusa Pacific Baylor Bowling Green Brigham Young CS-Northridge CS-Sacramento Cal Poly-SLO Cameron Canyon High Central Arkansas Central Oklahoma Central Washington Chadron State Cincinnati Clarendon Clovis High Colorado College Colorado State Corpus Christi Dalhart Air Base Daniel Baker Drake East Carolina East Central (Okla.) Eastern New Mexico Fort Lewis College Florida Fresno State Goodnight College Hardin-Simmons Hereford Hereford Town Team Houston Howard Payne Idaho Illinois State Indiana State Iowa State Lamar Louisiana Tech Louisville Lowery Phillips Tech 39, WTAMU (17-16) 1944 Oklahoma State 41, WTAMU (17-17) 1945 WTAMU 57, Eastern New Mexico (18-17) Tech 26, WTAMU (18-18) 26, WTAMU (18-19) 1948 WTAMU 28, Northern Arizona (19-19) 1949 WTAMU 41, TAMU-Commerce (20-19) 1950 WTAMU 52, Northern Arizona (21-19) 1951 Trinity 19, WTAMU (21-20) Tech 48, WTAMU (21-21) Tech 40, WTAMU (21-22) 1954 McMurry 40, WTAMU (21-23) 1955 WTAMU 46, Corpus Christi (22-23) 1956 WTAMU 29, Corpus Christi (23-23) 1957 WTAMU 20, McMurry (24-23) Tech 28, WTAMU (24-24) State 43, WTAMU (24-25) Tech 38, WTAMU (24-26) 1961 WTAMU 55, Brigham Young (25-26) 1962 WTAMU 61, Trinity (26-26) 1963 WTAMU 22, Texas-Arlington (27-26) 1964 Ohio 16, WTAMU (27-27) 1965 WTAMU (28-27) 1966 WTAMU 38, Texas-Arlington (29-27) 1967 WTAMU 35, Montana State (30-27) 1968 WTAMU 45, Lamar (31-27) 1969 Northern Arizona 21, WTAMU (31-28) 33, WTAMU (31-29) State 30, WTAMU (31-30) 40, WTAMU (31-31) 1973 WTAMU 13, Drake (32-31) 1974 WTAMU (33-31) State 14, WTAMU (33-32) 1964 Memphis State 41, WTAMU ( ) 1965 New Mexico State 10, WTAMU ( ) 1966 WTAMU 41, Richmond ( ) 1967 WTAMU 37, Texas-Arlington ( ) 1968 WTAMU 53, W. Michigan ( ) 1969 WTAMU 17, New Mexico St ( ) 1970 North Texas 11, WTAMU ( ) 1971 Idaho 26, WTAMU ( ) 1972 WTAMU 63, New Mexico St ( ) 1973 Utah State 36, WTAMU ( ) 1974 Lamar 9, WTAMU ( ) 1975 WTAMU 24, Drake ( ) 1976 WTAMU 30, McNeese State ( ) 1977 WTAMU 31, Drake ( ) 1978 WTAMU 55, Lamar ( ) 1979 WTAMU 33, Indiana State ( ) 1980 WTAMU 17, New Mexico St ( ) 1981 WTAMU 17, Indiana State ( ) 1982 Wichita State 24, WTAMU ( ) 1983 WTAMU 24, Illinois State ( ) 1984 WTAMU 14, Abilene Christian ( ) 1985 WTAMU 33, Wichita State ( ) 1986 WTAMU 38, Angelo State ( ) Lubbock Air Base McMurry McNeese State Memphis State Mesa State Midwestern State Mississippi College Mississippi State Montana State Montezuma Nebraska-Kearney Nevada-Las Vegas New Mexico NM Highlands NM Military New Mexico State North Texas Northeast Louisiana Northeastern State Northern Arizona Northern Illinois Northwestern Oklahoma Northwest Missouri St Ohio Oklahoma City Oklahoma State WTAMU 14, Wichita State (34-32) State 14, WTAMU (34-33) State 28, WTAMU (34-34) 1979 WTAMU 14, Southern Illinois (35-34) 1980 McNeese State 20, WTAMU (35-35) 1981 WTAMU 17, Louisiana Tech (36-35) 1982 Abilene Christian 33,WTAMU (36-36) Texas 32, WTAMU (36-37) Illinois 40, WTAMU (36-38) Christian 25, WTAMU (36-39) 1986 Troy State 38, WTAMU (36-40) 1987 Stephen F. Austin 7, WTAMU (36-41) 42, WTAMU ( ) 1989 CS-Sacramento 35, WTAMU (36-43) 22, WTAMU (36-44) 1992 Southwestern Oklahoma St. 37, WTAMU (36-45) 1993 Fort Lewis 47, WTAMU (36-46) 1994 WTAMU 39, Fort Lewis (37-46) 1995 WTAMU 35, Western New Mexico ) 1996 Adams State 13, WTAMU (38-47) F. Austin 35, WTAMU (38-48) 1998 WTAMU 54, Panhandle State (39-48) 1999 WTAMU State (40-48) 2000 WTAMU 50, W. New Mexico (41-48) 2001 Midwestern State 42, WTAMU (41-49) 2002 SW Oklahoma St. 39, WTAMU (41-50) 2003 WTAMU 42, Panhandle State (42-50) 2004 East Central 13, WTAMU (42-51) 2005 WTAMU Mexico Highlands (43-51) 2006 WTAMU 44, Mesa State (44-51) 2007 WTAMU 55, South Dakota (45-51) WTAMU State (46-51) 1987 WTAMU 27, East Central ( ) 1988 TAMU-Commerce 41, WTAMU ( ) 1989 WTAMU 28, Cameron ( ) 1990 TAMU-Commerce 51, WTAMU ( ) 1992 W. New Mexico 30, WTAMU ( ) 1993 Midwestern State 31, WTAMU ( ) 1994 WTAMU 70, W. New Mexico ( ) 1995 WTAMU 46, Tarleton State ( ) 1996 Angelo State 28, WTAMU ( ) 1997 WTAMU 31, Tarleton State ( ) 1998 WTAMU 37, Angelo State ( ) 1999 WTAMU 7, Tarleton State ( ) 2000 WTAMU 45, TAMU-Commerce ( ) 2001 Tarleton State 62, WTAMU ( ) 2002 Angelo State 19, WTAMU ( ) 2003 Midwestern State 48, WTAMU ( ) 2004 Midwestern State 30, WTAMU ( ) 2005 WTAMU 52, E. New Mexico ( ) 2006 WTAMU 29, Midwestern State ( ) 2007 WTAMU 62, Eastern New Mexico ( ) 2008 WTAMU 42, Midwestern State ( ) Pacific Panhandle State Phillips Pittsburg State Plainview High Portales High Prairie View A&M Richmond St. Benedict s St. Mary s Sam Houston State San Diego State San Jose State Seth Ward South Dakota South Plains Air Base Southwest Texas State Southern Illinois Southern Mississippi SE Oklahoma State SW Louisiana SW Oklahoma State Stephen F. Austin Sul Ross State Tampa Tarleton State L S C C h a m p i o n s , , , N C A A p l a y o f f a p p e r a n c e s , , , TAMU-Commerce TAMU-Kingsville Texas-Arlington Texas Christian Texas-El Paso Texas Tech Texas Wesleyan Trinity Troy State Truman State Tulsa Utah State Virginia Tech Washburn Wayland Baptist Western Michigan Western New Mexico Western State, Colo Western Washington Wichita State LSC Oppenents in Bold

79 Year-By-year Results John G. Miller Miller, the first coach in WTAMU history, coached the Buffs from (2-2) Coach: John G. Miller Canyon (H) W 6-0 Amarillo High (H) W 36-0 Plainview L 0-22 Hereford L 6-10 H/A: 2-0/ (3-4) Coach: John G. Miller Hereford L 0-8 Seth Ward (H) L 0-16 Hereford (H) L 3-5 Goodnight College (H) W 3-0 Amarillo High (H) W 15-5 Hereford (H) W 5-0 H/A: 3-2/ Unknown Douglas A. Shirley Shirley became the second coach at WTAMU and coached the Buffs for four years. He later went on to serve in the administration. A dorm on the WTAMU campus was named in his honor (4-2) Coach: Douglas A. Shirley Amarillo High L 0-6 Wayland Baptist (H) W 12-0 Goodnight College (H) W 22-0 Wayland Baptist W 6-0 Seth Ward (H) W 12-0 Lowery Phillips L 0-3 H/A: 3-0/ (3-3) Coach: Douglas A. Shirley Hereford W 20-0 Hereford (H) W 58-6 Amarillo High (H) L 3-14 Amarillo High L 0-12 Seth Ward (H) L Lowery Phillips (H) W 54-0 H/A: 2-2/ (4-3) Coach: Douglas A. Shirley Clarendon (H) W 7-0 Amarillo High (H) L 2-6 Seth Ward W 19-6 Lubbock High (H) W 19-6 Amarillo High L 7-19 Clarendon L 3-13 Amarillo Military (H) W H/A: 3-1/ (1-5) Coach: Douglas A. Shirley Clarendon L 0-19 Wayland Baptist (H) L 6-28 Amarillo High L 0-34 Clarendon (H) L 6-19 Lubbock High (H) W 18-0 Wayland Baptist L 0-20 H/A: 1-2/ (2-3-1) Coach: Douglas A. Shirley Clovis High L 3-6 Wayland Baptist (H) L 0-6 Clarendon (H) W 6-0 Portales High (H) W 37-6 New Mexico Military L 0-99 Wayland Baptist (H) T 0-0 H/A: 2-1-1/ Lt. Alonzo P. George 1918 Lt. George coached WTAMU for one season. His high-powered team is the only undefeated team in WTAMU history at 3-0 after winning all three games by a combined score (3-0) Coach: Lt. Alonzo P. George Clovis High (H) W 97-7 Wayland Baptist W 42-0 Wayland Baptist (H) W 49-0 H/A: 2-0/ Walter Willy 1919 Willy picked up where George left off, leading WTAMU to a 5-1 record. He had five straight shutouts during the season before a 26-0 loss to New Mexico Military in the finale (5-1) Coach: Walter Willy Portales High (H) W 72-0 Plainview (H) W 6-0 Clarendon (H) W 21-0 Canadian (H) W 55-0 Wayland Baptist W 6-0 New Mexico Military L 0-26 H/A: 4-0/ Wayne McCorkle 1920 McCorkle became the third coach in a three-year period for WTAMU. He led WTAMU to its worst record to date at (1-5-1) Coach: Wayne McCorkle Hereford Town Team (H) L 0-15 Wayland Baptist L 0-12 New Mexico Military (H) L 0-13 Clarendon (H) L SW Oklahoma (H) T 0-0 Clarendon L 0-12 Wayland Baptist W 21-7 H/A: 0-3-1/ Samuel D. Burton , Burton, a football star from the University of Oklahoma, began his first of two terms as head coach in He coached the WTAMU men s basketball team from He is regarded as possibly the greatest basketball coach in the Southwest. He is a member of the WTAMU Hall of Champions (2-5-1) Coach: Sameul D. Burton Texas Christian (H) L 0-30 Clarendon L 0-9 Wayland Baptist (H) W 68-0 New Mexico Military L Abilene Christian (H) W 35-0 Hardin-Simmons L 0-28 Northwestern Oklahoma (H) L 7-14 Clarendon (H) T H/A: 2-2-1/ (2-8) Coach: Samuel D. Burton S30 Wayland Baptist (H) L 0-19 O6 Panhandle State (H) W O13 Daniel Baker (H) L 0-13 O21 Abilene Christian (A) L 0-1 O27 Hardin-Simmons (H) L 9-35 N4 New Mexico (H) L 0-12 N11 New Mexico Military(H) W 20-0 N17 Clarendon (H) L 6-13 N23 Northwestern Okla. (H) L 7-13 N30 Clarendon L 0-26 H/A: 2-6/ (4-4-1) Coach: Samuel D. Burton Panhandle State (H) W Howard Payne (H) L 0-6 New Mexico (H) W 22-8 Hardin-Simmons W 6-0 Clarendon T 6-6 New Mexico Military L 0-22 North Texas L 6-14 Clarendon W 6-0 TAMU-Commerce L 6-20 H/A: 2-1/ (5-4) Coach: Samuel D. Burton North Texas L 7-19 Northwestern Oklahoma W 21-6 New Mexico Highlands W 77-0 New Mexico L 6-12 Hardin-Simmons W 12-6 Abilene Christian W New Mexico Military L Daniel Baker L 0-3 New Mexico Highlands W Oscar Eckhardt Ox Eckhardt took over the coaching duties from Burton after spending several seasons at the University of Texas. He led WTAMU for three seasons, including 1927 s squad (4-4) Coach: Oscar Ox Eckhardt Hardin-Simmons L 6-19 Clarendon W 8-0 New Mexico Highlands W 7-0 Abilene Christian L 7-13 New Mexico W 9-7 North Texas L 6-20 New Mexico Military W Texas Tech L (2-6) Coach: Oscar Ox Eckhardt Clarendon W 2-0 McMurry L 0-21 Daniel Baker L 0-14 Hardin-Simmons L 2-3 North Texas L 3-16 New Mexico Military W 46-6 Abilene Christian L 6-19 Texas Tech L (6-3-1) Coach: Oscar Ox Eckhardt Clarendon W 44-0 Daniel Baker L 0-2 McMurry L 0-13 Southwestern Oklahoma T 6-6 Hardin-Simmons L 0-7 Abilene Christian W 13-6 New Mexico Highlands W 25-0 New Mexico Military W 19-0 Stephen F. Austin W 27-6 Texas Tech W W. Mitchell Jones 1928 Jones coached the Buffs in He later became dean of men at WTAMU. He is a member of the WTAMU Hall of Champions (3-6) Coach: W. Mitchell Jones Southwestern Oklahoma L 0-26 McMurry L 0-12 Sam Houston State L 0-6 Hardin-Simmons L 6-27 TAMU-Commerce L New Mexico Military W 27-0 Montezuma W 14-0 Abilene Christian W Texas Tech L Claude E. Reeds Reeds came to WTAMU after a college football career at University of Oklahoma. He led WTAMU to a winning record both years (5-4) Coach: Claude E. Reeds Panhandle State W 32-0 Abilene Christian L 0-16 Hardin-Simmons L Daniel Baker W 7-0 New Mexico Military W 27-0 New Mexico Highlands W 13-0 McMurry L Texas Tech W 20-0 TAMU-Commerce W (6-3-1) Coach: Claude E. Reeds Central Oklahoma L 0-7 Panhandle State W 19-0 Abilene Christian W 16-7 TAMU-Commerce W 14-0 Texas Tech W 6-0 Daniel Baker T 0-0 New Mexico Military L 6-27 Stephen F. Austin W 64-0 Hardin-Simmons L 6-26 McMurry W (6-3) Coach: Samuel D. Burton Texas Tech L 0-21 Central Oklahoma W 6-0 Daniel Baker L Phillips W 6-0 Abilene Christian L 0-41 Panhandle State W 45-0 New Mexico Military W 7-0 Sul Ross State W 7-2 McMurry W (3-2-2) Coach: Samuel D. Burton Hardin-Simmons (H) L 0-6 Wayland Baptist (H) W 52-0 Daniel Baker W 12-0 McMurry W 19-0 Sul Ross State (H) T 7-7 New Mexico Military T 7-7 Oklahoma City L 9-19 H/A: 1-1-1/ Alfred Baggett Baggett led the Buffs to an Alamo Conference co-championship in He served as the University s athletic director after the reorganization of the department in (2-9) Coach: Alfred E. Baggett Southwestern Oklahoma L 6-27 Central Oklahoma L 0-6 New Mexico Military L 9-26 Southeastern Oklahoma L 0-20 Hardin-Simmons L 0-6 East Central L 0-12 McMurry W 13-6 Oklahoma City L St. Benedict s L 7-19 New Mexico Highlands W 7-6 Northwestern Oklahoma L (4-6) Coach: Alfred E. Baggett East Central (H) L 0-12 Southwestern Oklahoma (H) L 0-9 Texas-El Paso (H) W 20-6 New Mexico Military W 41-0 McMurry (H) L 7-17 Central Oklahoma L 0-9 New Mexico Highlands (H) W 30-6 Panhandle State W 14-0 St. Benedict s L Northwestern Oklahoma L 0-13 H/A: 2-3/ (5-4-1) Coach: Alfred E. Baggett New Mexico Military W 20-7 Panhandle State W 14-0 Texas Wesleyan L 0-6 McMurry L 7-13 New Mexico Highlands W 34-0 Texas-El Paso W 14-0 St. Benedict s L 7-21 Central Oklahoma T 0-0 Sul Ross State W 7-6 Southwestern Oklahoma L (7-1-2) Coach: Alfred E. Baggett Panhandle State W 56-0 Texas-El Paso W 13-7 Texas Wesleyan W 9-0 New Mexico W 13-7 Southwestern Oklahoma W 34-6 Northwestern Oklahoma W 26-0 Sul Ross State T 0-0 New Mexico Highlands W 26-0 New Mexico Military T 0-0 St. Benedict s L (6-3): Coach: Alfred E. Baggett Panhandle State (H) W 33-0 Daniel Baker (H) W 19-9 Texas Wesleyan (H) L 6-13 Texas-El Paso L Hardin-Simmons (H) L 0-40 Northwestern Oklahoma (H) W 26-0 St. Benedict s (H) W 20-0 Sul Ross State W 10-0 New Mexico Military (H) W H/A: 5-2/ (7-2-1) Coach: Alfred E. Baggett Daniel Baker (H) W 40-7 TAMU-Commerce L Southeastern Oklahoma (H) W Hardin-Simmons L 0-39 Oklahoma City (H) W 13-7 Pittsburg State (H) T Sul Ross State (H) W 16-7 New Mexico Military W 48-0 Western State, Colo. (H) W 27-0 St. Benedict s W 28-0 H/A: 5-0-1/ (4-3-1) Coach: Alfred E. Baggett Arizona State L 0-19 Western State, Colo. (H) W 35-0 Oklahoma City L St. Mary s (H) W Pittsburg State W 7-0 Hardin-Simmons L Sul Ross State W 26-6 TAMU-Kingsville T 0-0 H/A: 2-0/ Jack C. Curtice Curtice led the Buffs to their first-ever undisputed Alamo Conference crown in He left WTAMU for the athletic director position at Texas-El Paso (7-3) Coach: Jack C. Curtice Alamo Conference Champions McMurry (H) W 20-0 Arizona State (H) L Western State, Colo. W 48-0 Fresno State L 6-15 Northern Arizona (H) W 27-6 St. Benedict s (H) W Hardin-Simmons L 7-28 Oklahoma City W 25-0 TAMU-Kingsville (H) W 26-6 St. Mary s W 28-0 H/A: 4-1/ (8-2) Coach: Jack C. Curtice Oklahoma City W 34-0 Fresno State W 7-6 Arizona State W 13-7 New Mexico State W 51-0 Western State, Colo. W 66-0 Northern Arizona W 27-0 Hardin-Simmons L Texas-El Paso W 40-7 St. Mary s W TAMU-Kingsville L W.A. Gus Miller Miller coached football and basketball at WTAMU. He served as the school s athletic director during his tenure. He was named to the Helm s Hall of Fame in basketball. Miller is a member of the Panhandle Sports Hall of Fame and WTAMU s Hall of Champions (7-2) Coach: W.A. Gus Miller Texas Tech L 0-39 Arizona State (H) W 28-0 Albuquerque AFB (H) W Texas-El Paso (H) W 7-0 Northern Arizona W 27-7 New Mexico State W 23-0 Hardin-Simmons (H) L 0-40 New Mexico W 13-7 Lubbock Air Base (H) W 14-6 H/A: 4-1/ Jerry Behrens ( ) 1943 (No team, World War II) 1944 (4-3) Coach: W.A. Gus Miller Oklahoma State L 6-41 New Mexico W Amarillo Air Base L 7-38 Texas Tech L 6-35 Lubbock Air Base W Abilene Christian W 41-6 South Plains Air Base W (2-6) Coach: W.A. Gus Miller Eastern New Mexico W 57-6 Baylor. L 0-32 Tulsa.. L 0-32 New Mexico L 0-13 Amarillo Air Base L Texas Tech L 6-12 Dalhart Air Base W 21-0 Colorado College L W.W. Windy Nicklaus 1946 Nicklaus coached for three games in the 1946 after Miller resigned the position 1946 (5-5) Coach: Gus Miller (3-4)/ Windy Nicklaus (2-1) S21 Texas Tech L S27 Houston (H) L O4 New Mexico L 0-6 O12 Colorado College (H) W O19 Texas-El Paso L O26 New Mexico State (H) W N2 Northern Arizona (H) W 20-0 N9 Hardin-Simmons L 7-28 N15 Wichita State (H) W 7-6 N23 Arizona State W 7-0 H/A: 4-1/ Frank Kimbrough Kimbrough coached WTAMU for 11 seasons beginning in He led the Buffs to the 1950 Sun Bowl and the 1957 Tangerine Bowl, both won by WTAMU. He served as athletic director until his retirement in He is a member of the WTAMU Hall of Champions. Kimbrough Memorial Stadium was named in his honor after his death in (7-4) Coach: Frank Kimbrough S20 Tulsa L S27 Abilene Christian L 7-13 O4 Texas Tech L O11 Texas-El Paso (H) W 14-0 O18 Midwestern State (H) W 38-0 O24 New Mexico State W 34-7 N1 Northern Arizona W 25-0 N7 Hardin-Simmons (H) L 6-27 N15 Colorado College W 40-6 N22 Arizona State (H) W N29 New Mexico W H/A: 3-1/ w w w. g o b u f f s g o. c o m 77

80 Year-By-year Results 1948 (6-5) Coach: Frank Kimbrough S11 Northern Arizona (H) W 28-0 S18 Texas Tech L 0-19 S25 Abilene Christian (H) W O2 North Texas (H) L 7-20 O9 Texas-El Paso L 7-21 O16 Midwestern State W 28-7 O23 TAMU-Commerce# L 7-13 O30 Houston (H) W N11 Hardin-Simmons L 6-28 N27 New Mexico (H) W 19-0 D4 Corpus Christi W H/A/N: 4-1/2-3/ # at Dallas 1949 (5-4) Coach: Frank Kimbrough S17 TAMU-Commerce (H) W 41-7 S24 McMurry (H) L 7-34 O1 Texas Tech L O8 Texas-El Paso (H) L 7-34 O15 Houston L O22 Trinity (H) W N5 Northern Arizona (H) W 47-6 N12 Hardin-Simmons (H) W 19-7 N26 New Mexico W H/A: 4-2/ (10-1) Coach: Frank Kimbrough Border Conference Champions S16 Northern Arizona (H) W S23 Arizona W S30 McMurry (H) W O7 Texas Tech W O14 New Mexico (H) W 45-6 O21 Sam Houston St. (H) W 45-6 O28 Trinity L N4 Texas-El Paso W N18 Hardin-Simmons W N25 Corpus Christi W J1 Cincinnati* W H/A/N: 4-0/5-1/ * Sun El Paso 1951 (2-7) Coach: Frank Kimbrough S15 Trinity (H) L 7-19 S22 Texas Tech L 7-46 S29 McMurry (H) W O6 Arizona L O13 North Texas L O27 Hardin-Simmons (H) L 6-27 N3 Arizona State L 0-34 N10 New Mexico State W N24 Texas-El Paso (H) L 6-13 H/A: 1-4/ (3-6) Coach: Frank Kimbrough S20 Texas Tech L 7-46 S27 McMurry (H) W 19-6 O11 New Mexico State (H) W 45-7 O18 Arizona State L O25 Abilene Christian (H) W N8 Midwestern State (H) L N15 Trinity L 6-39 N22 Hardin-Simmons L 6-25 N27 Texas-El Paso L 7-31 H/A: 3-1/ (1-8-1) Coach: Frank Kimbrough S19 Texas Tech L S26 McMurry (H) T O10 Trinity (H) L 6-14 O17 Arizona State L O24 Hardin-Simmons (H) L O31 Arizona L 6-38 N7 Midwestern State W N14 North Texas L 6-38 N21 New Mexico State L N28 Texas-El Paso (H) L 7-27 H/A: 0-3-1/ (1-8) Coach: Frank Kimbrough S18 McMurry (H) L S25 Texas Tech L 7-33 O2 Midwestern State (H) L 7-14 O16 New Mexico State (H) W 41-7 O23 Arizona State L O30 Arizona L N6 Trinity L 7-19 N13 Hardin-Simmons L N25 Texas-El Paso L H/A: 1-2/ (4-4-1) Coach: Frank Kimbrough S17 Corpus Christi (H) W 46-0 S24 McMurry (H) W 6-0 O1 Midwestern State (H) W 34-0 O8 Arizona T O15 New Mexico State W 32-6 O22 Hardin-Simmons (H) L O29 Texas Tech L N5 Arizona State L 7-27 N19 Texas-El Paso L 7-13 H/A: 3-1/ (8-2) Coach: Frank Kimbrough S15 Corpus Christi (H) W 29-6 S22 McMurry (H) W 33-7 S29 Sul Ross State (H) W 48-0 O13 Texas Tech W O20 New Mexico State (H) W 45-0 N3 Arizona L N10 Hardin-Simmons W 20-6 N17 Texas-El Paso (H) L D1 Midwestern State W J1 Southern Mississippi* W H/A/N: 4-1/3-1/ * Tangerine Orlando, Fla (7-3) Coach: Frank Kimbrough S14 McMurry (H) W 20-7 S21 Texas Tech W 19-0 S28 Texas-El Paso L O5 Southern Miss. (H) L 0-34 O12 Trinity W O19 New Mexico State W 35-7 O26 Hardin-Simmons (H) W N2 Arizona W N9 Abilene Christian (H) W 12-2 N16 Drake L H/A: 3-1/ Clark Jarnagin Jarnagin came to WTAMU after a successful stint at powerhouse Hardin- Simmons. He served as assistant coach at WTAMU before being named head coach (1-9) Coach: Clark Jarnagin S20 Virginia Tech L S27 Texas Tech L 7-32 O4 Arizona State L O11 Texas-El Paso (H) L O18 Trinity (H) L 7-35 O25 Southern Mississippi L 0-15 N1 Arizona L 8-15 N8 Abilene Christian (H) L N15 Hardin-Simmons L 6-26 N22 New Mexico State (H) W H/A: 1-3/ (1-9) Coach: Clark Jarnagin S19 Arizona State L S26 Arizona (H) L 6-7 O3 North Texas L 6-28 O10 Texas-El Paso L O17 Southern Miss. (H) L 6-37 O24 Hardin-Simmons (H) L 0-22 O31 Drake (H) W N7 Virginia Tech (H) L N14 Trinity L 8-14 N21 New Mexico State L H/A: 1-4/ Joe E. Kerbel Possibly the best known coach in WTAMU history, Kerbel coached the Buffs to two bowl games (the 1962 Sun Bowl and the 1967 Jr. Rose Bowl). He is the winningest coach in WTAMU history with a record. He served as athletic director from and is a member of the WTAMU Hall of Champions and the Panhandle Sports Hall of Fame (3-7) Coach: Joe E. Kerbel S17 Texas Tech L S24 Arizona State (H) L 3-14 O1 Southern Mississippi L O8 Texas-El Paso (H) L 3-6 O15 North Texas (H) W 14-6 O22 Hardin-Simmons W 21-0 O29 Arizona L N5 Trinity (H) W 28-0 N12 New Mexico State (H) L N24 Wichita State L H/A: 2-3/ (6-4) Coach: Joe E. Kerbel S23 Brigham Young (H) W 55-8 S30 Texas-El Paso W O7 Wichita State (H) L O14 Arizona State (H) L O21 Hardin-Simmons (H) W 42-0 O28 Arizona (H) W N4 Bowling Green L 6-28 N11 Trinity W N18 New Mexico State W D2 Texas Tech L H/A: 3-2/ (9-2) Coach: Joe E. Kerbel S15 Trinity (H) W 61-0 S22 Texas Tech W S29 Texas-El Paso (H) W 49-0 O6 Texas-Arlington (H) W 49-0 O13 Arizona State W O20 New Mexico State (H) W O27 Arizona L 3-8 N3 Bowling Green (H) W 23-7 N10 North Texas L N17 Hardin-Simmons W D31 Ohio* W H/A/N: 5-0/3-2/ * Sun El Paso, Texas 1963 (4-4-1) Coach: Joe E. Kerbel S21 Texas-Arlington (H) W S28 Pacific (H) W 32-8 O5 North Texas (H) W O12 Arizona State L O19 Memphis State (H) L O26 Arizona (H) L 3-6 N2 Trinity W N9 New Mexico State (H) T N30 Texas-El Paso L 0-13 H/A: 3-2-1/ (4-6) Coach Joe E. Kerbel S19 Ohio (H) L S26 Arizona State (H) L 8-34 O3 Texas-El Paso (H) W 14-0 O10 North Texas W O17 Memphis State (H) L 0-41 O24 Trinity (H) W 21-6 O31 San Jose State (H) W 18-7 N7 Texas Tech L 0-48 N14 New Mexico State L 0-40 N21 Texas-Arlington L H/A: 3-3/ (6-4) Coach: Joe E. Kerbel S18 Ohio W 7-0 S25 Bowling Green (H) W 34-0 O2 Arizona State (H) W O9 Trinity (H) W 34-6 O16 Colorado State (H) W O23 New Mexico State (H) L 2-10 O30 Memphis State L N6 Drake (H) W N13 Lamar L N27 Texas-El Paso L H/A: 5-1/ (7-3) Coach: Joe E. Kerbel S17 Texas-Arlington (H) W 38-6 S24 Pacific W 49-7 O1 Arizona State W O8 Texas-El Paso (H) L 3-9 O15 Richmond (H) W 41-7 O22 New Mexico State (H) W O29 Memphis State (H) L N5 Northern Arizona W 34-7 N12 Colorado State L N19 W. Michigan (H) W 30-7 H/A: 4-2/ (8-3) Coach: Joe E. Kerbel S16 Montana State (H) W S23 Utah State (H) L S30 Pacific (H) W 34-6 O7 Colorado State (H) W O14 San Jose State (H) W O21 New Mexico State (H) L O28 Texas-Arlington (H) W N4 Northern Illinois W N11 East Carolina W N18 Wichita State L D2 Cal State-Northridge W H/A/N: 5-1/2-2/ * Junior Rose Pasadena, Calif (8-2) Coach: Joe E. Kerbel S14 Lamar (H) W 45-7 S21 Wichita State (H) W 26-0 S28 Pacific (H) W 23-7 O5 Montana State W O12 Memphis State L O19 Texas-Arlington (H) W 41-0 O26 Utah State L N9 Western Michigan (H) W N16 New Mexico State W N23 Colorado State W H/A: 5-0/ (6-4) Coach: Joe E. Kerbel S20 Northern Arizona (H) L S27 Northern Illinois (H) W 22-7 O4 Wichita State W O11 San Diego State (H) L O18 Colorado State L 7-27 O25 New Mexico State (H) W N1 Texas-Arlington W 41-7 N8 Western Michigan W N15 Bowling Green (H) W N29 Southern Mississippi L 9-10 H/A: 3-2/ (7-3) Joe E. Kerbel S19 Lamar L S26 Wichita State (H) W 43-0 O3 East Carolina (H) W O10 Northern Illinois W O17 North Texas (H) L O24 New Mexico State (H) W 37-7 O31 Texas-Arlington W 33-8 N7 Western Michigan (H) L 0-20 N14 Bowling Green W 23-7 N21 Southern Mississippi W H/A: 3-2/ Gene Mayfield Mayfield returned to WTAMU after spending several years in prep ranks at Odessa Permian High School. He led the Buffs to a co-championship in He played college ball at WTAMU in 1945, He was the starting quarterback for WTAMU in the 1950 Sun Bowl. Mayfield, a member of the WTAMU Hall of Champions, also served as athletic director (2-9) Coach: Gene Mayfield S11 Memphis State L 0-30 S18 Lamar (H) W 14-6 O2 Tulsa (H) L O9 Texas-Arlington (H) L 0-13 O16 Northern Illinois (H) L O23 Idaho (H) L 0-26 O30 Wichita State W N6 New Mexico State L N13 Colorado State L N20 Drake (H) L N27 Southern Mississippi L 0-35 H/A: 1-5/ (5-5) Coach: Gene Mayfield S16 Drake L S23 Colorado State (H) W S30 Lamar (H) W O7 Southern Mississippi L 7-14 O14 New Mexico State (H) W O21 Northern Illinois L 8-17 O28 Wichita State (H) W N4 San Diego State L 6-37 N11 Texas-Arlington L 7-20 N18 North Texas W H/A: 4-0/ (2-9) Coach: Gene Mayfield S8 Drake (H) W S15 Tulsa L 3-48 S22 North Texas L S29 Northern Illinois (H) L O6 Lamar W 13-0 O20 Utah State (H) L O27 Wichita State L N3 New Mexico State L N10 Tampa (H) L 6-28 N17 Southern Miss. (H) L 0-28 N24 Louisville (H) L 9-21 H/A: 1-5/ Bill Cross ( ) 1974 (6-5) Coach: Gene Mayfield S14 Drake W S21 New Mexico State (H) L 0-41 S28 Wichita State (H) W 41-7 O5 Southern Miss. (H) W 31-0 O12 Idaho W 21-6 O19 Tulsa L O26 Utah State L N2 Lamar (H) L 7-9 N9 Tampa W 24-6 N16 North Texas (H) W N30 Louisville L 8-10 H/A: 3-2/ (5-6) Coach: Gene Mayfield S6 Wichita State L 7-13 S13 Lamar W 10-8 S20 Tulsa (H) L O4 Texas-Arlington (H) L 7-39 O11 Utah State L O18 Drake (H) W 24-6 O25 Northeast Louisiana W N8 New Mexico State (H) W N15 McNeese State L N22 Louisville (H) W N29 North Texas L H/A: 3-2/ (4-5-2) Coach: Gene Mayfield S18 Wichita State (H) W S25 Southern Illinois L O2 Texas-Arlington L O9 Houston L 7-50 O16 North Texas (H) L 7-10 O23 Drake L O30 McNeese State (H) W N6 Lamar (H) W 21-6 N13 NE Louisiana (H) W N20 New Mexico State T N27 Tulsa T H/A: 4-1/ Bill Yung Yung coached the Buffs to Missouri Valley Conference championships in 1977 and (6-4-1) Coach: Bill Yung Missouri Valley Conference Champions S3 Wichita State L S17 McNeese State L 8-20 S24 North Texas L O1 Texas-Arlington (H) L O8 New Mexico State W O15 Drake (H) W 31-7 O22 Lamar W 29-7 O29 Indiana State (H) W N12 Colorado State (H) T N19 Tulsa (H) W N26 Southern Illinois (H) W 28-9 H/A: 4-1-1/ (3-8) Coach: Bill Yung S2 Mississippi State L S9 Texas-Arlington W S16 McNeese State (H) L S23 Southern Illinois L 3-17 S30 Wichita State (H) L O7 North Texas (H) L 0-35 O14 Lamar (H) W O21 Indiana State W 36-7 N4 Tulsa L N11 Drake L N22 New Mexico State (H) L H/A: 1-4/ (5-5-1) Coach: Bill Yung Missouri Valley Conference Champions S1 Southern Illinois (H) W 14-0 S8 Texas-Arlington (H) L 6-10 S15 McNeese State L 0-21 S22 Southwest Louisiana L S29 Houston L O6 Lamar T O13 Indiana State (H) W O20 North Texas L O27 Wichita State W 58-0 N3 New Mexico State W N17 Drake (H) W H/A: 3-1/ (5-6) Coach: Bill Yung S6 McNeese State (H) L S13 Oklahoma State W S20 Baylor L S27 Southwest Texas (H) W O4 New Mexico State (H) W O11 Texas-Arlington W O18 Drake L O25 Tulsa L N1 Indiana State L N15 Wichita State (H) L N22 Southern Illinois W H/A: 2-2/ (7-4) Coach: Bill Yung S5 Louisiana Tech (H) W S12 Iowa State L S19 Nevada-Las Vegas W S26 Texas-Arlington (H) W O3 McNeese State W O10 Southern Illinois (H) L O17 Wichita State W O24 Drake L N7 Indiana State (H) W N14 Tulsa (H) L N21 New Mexico State W 45-9 H/A: 3-2/ Don Davis Davis served as assistant coach under Bill Yung before becoming the head coach. 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81 Year-By-year Results 1982 (3-8) Coach: Don Davis S4 Abilene Christian (H) L S11 Louisiana Tech L 7-28 S18 Southwest Louisiana L S25 McNeese State (H) W O2 Wichita State (H) L O16 Florida L O23 North Texas (H) W O30 Drake (H) L N6 Tulsa L N13 New Mexico State (H) W N20 Southern Illinois L H/A: 3-3/ (0-10-1) Coach: Don Davis S3 North Texas L 3-32 S10 Abilene Christian (H) L 3-28 S17 McNeese State L 0-17 S24 Texas-Arlington (H) L O1 Angelo State (H) L 3-10 O8 Illinois State (H) T O22 Wichita State L O29 Drake L N5 Indiana State (H) L N12 Tulsa L N19 New Mexico State L H/A: 0-4-1/ (3-8) Coach: Don Davis S1 Northern Illinois L S8 Texas-Arlington L S15 New Mexico L 0-27 S22 McNeese State (H) L 7-24 S29 Iowa State L 0-14 O5 Tulsa (H) L 7-35 O12 Abilene Christian (H) W O19 Southern Illinois W O26 New Mexico State W N10 Wichita State L N17 Drake (H) L H/A: 1-3/ Bill Kelly Kelly guided the Buffs to a 6-3-1, secondplace finish in the Missouri Valley in 1985 and to the Lone Star Conference crown with a 7-4 mark in WTAMU s first season in Division II the following season. He was named Coach of the Year in the MVC in 1985 and in the LSC in (6-3-1) Coach: Bill Kelly S7 Abilene Christian L S14 Angelo State (H) W S21 Louisiana Tech (H) L S28 TAMU-Kingsville (H) W O5 Indiana State (H) W O12 Wichita State (H) W O19 Illinois State T O26 Tulsa L N2 Drake W N16 New Mexico State W H/A: 4-1/ (7-4) Coach: Bill Kelly Lone Star Conference Champions S6 Troy State (H) L S13 Central Oklahoma (H) W S20 Louisiana Tech L S27 Mississippi College (H) L O4 Stephen F. Austin L O11 Angelo State (H) W O18 Howard Payne W 31-7 O25 TAMU-Commerce (H) W N1 TAMU-Kingsville W N15 Eastern New Mexico(H) W 50-3 N22 Abilene Christian W H/A: 4-2/ (5-6) Coach: Bill Kelly S5 Stephen F. Austin (H) L 3-7 S12 Central Oklahoma (H) W 25-8 S19 Troy State L 0-45 S26 Mississippi College L O3 East Central, OK (H) W O10 Angelo State L 7-36 O24 TAMU-Commerce W O31 TAMU-Kingsville (H) L N7 NW Missouri (H) W N14 Eastern New Mexico W 29-7 N21 Abilene Christian (H) L H/A: 3-3/ Steve Graf Graf led the Buffs to a 6-26 record during his three seasons. He served as an assistant coach before taking over the head coaching duties. Graf also served as WTAMU s athletic director (2-8) Coach: Steve Graf S3 Lamar L S10 Northeast Missouri L S24 Northwest Missouri W O1 Angelo State (H) L 6-52 O8 Cameron L O15 TAMU-Commerce (H) L O22 TAMU-Kingsville L 7-32 O29 Central Oklahoma L N5 Eastern New Mexico (H) W N12 Abilene Christian L H/A: 1-2/ (3-8) Coach: Steve Graf S2 Cal-State-Sacramento (H) L S9 Cal Poly-SLO L S16 Lamar (H) L S23 Nebraska-Kearney (H) W S30 Angelo State L O7 Cameron (H) W 28-9 O14 TAMU-Commerce L O21 TAMU-Kingsville (H) L 3-39 O28 Central Oklahoma (H) W N4 Eastern New Mexico L N11 Abilene Christian (H) L H/A: 3-4/ (1-10) Coach: Steve Graf S1 Cal State-Sacramento L 9-22 S8 Cal Poly-SLO (H) L S15 Tarleton State (H) L S22 Nebraska-Kearney L S29 Angelo State (H) L O6 Cameron W O13 TAMU-Commerce (H) L O20 Texas A&M-Kingsville L O27 Central Oklahoma L N3 Eastern New Mexico (H) L 0-32 N10 Abilene Christian L H/A: 0-5/ Did not play - program disbanded Ron Steele Steele coached the Buffs for two seasons as WTAMU returned to the gridiron (1-9) Coach: Ron Steele S5 Southwestern Okla. (H) L 0-37 S12 Fort Lewis L S26 Cameron L O3 Western N.M. (H) L O10 Prairie View A&M (H) W O17 Southeastern Okla. (H) L 7-38 O24 N.M. Highlands L O31 Tarleton State L 7-36 N7 Eastern New Mexico (H) L 0-56 N14 Panhandle State L 0-14 H/A: 1-4/ (3-6) Coach: Ron Steele S11 Fort Lewis (H) L S18 Panhandle State (H) W 69-8 S25 Southwestern Okla. L O2 Midwestern State (H) L O9 Prairie View A&M W 28-6 O16 Southeastern Okla. L O30 Tarleton State (H) L N6 Eastern New Mexico W N13 Western New Mexico L H/A: 1-3/ Leon Manley ( ) Morris Stone Stone, who started his coaching career with a 7-0 record in 1994, helped WTAMU in the transition back to the Lone Star Conference (9-2) Coach: Morris Stone S3 Fort Lewis* (N) W S10 Adams State (H) W 14-7 S17 Howard Payne (H) W S24 N.M. Highlands (H) W O1 Midwestern State W O8 Western N.M. (H) W O15 Hardin-Simmons W O22 Abilene Christian L O29 Tarleton State W N5 Eastern New Mexico (H) L N12 Panhandle State W H/A/N: 4-1/4-1/ * at Farmington, New Mexico 1995 (5-6) Coach: Morris Stone S2 Western N.M. (H) W S9 Adams State W S16 Fort Lewis (H) W 44-7 S23 Southwestern Okla. (H) W S30 Angelo State L O7 Tarleton State (H) W O14 TAMU-Commerce L 7-51 O21 TAMU-Kingsville (H) L O28 Central Oklahoma (H) L 6-43 N4 Eastern New Mexico L 7-10 N11 Abilene Christian (H) L H/A: 4-2/ (1-9) Coach: Morris Stone S7 Adams State (H) L S14 Midwestern State W 5-0 S21 Southwestern Okla. L O5 Angelo State (H) L O12 Tarleton State L O19 TAMU-Commerce (H) L 0-31 O26 TAMU-Kingsville L 0-21 N2 Central Oklahoma L 7-21 N9 Eastern New Mexico(H) L N16 Abilene Christian L 3-26 H/A: 0-5/ Stan McGarvey McGarvey produced the second-best turnaround in NCAA Division II in 1997 with a 7-4 record in his first season (7-4) Coach: Stan McGarvey A28 Stephen F. Austin L S6 Adams State W 48-0 S13 Southwestern Okla. W 34-7 S20 East Central (H) W 48-0 O4 Angelo State L O11 Tarleton State (H) W O18 TAMU-Commerce L O25 TAMU-Kingsville (H) L 0-33 N1 Midwestern State (H) W 51-7 N8 Eastern N.M. (OT) W N15 Abilene Christian (H) W 20-0 H/A: 4-1/ (8-3) Coach: Stan McGarvey A29 Panhandle State (H) W S5 Central Arkansas L S12 Southwestern Okla. W 42-0 S1 East Central (H) W 42-0 O3 Angelo State (H) W 37-7 O10 Tarleton State W 35-6 O17 TAMU-Commerce (H) W O24 TAMU-Kingsville L O31 Midwestern State W N7 Eastern New Mexico(H) W N14 Abilene Christian (2OT) L H/A: 5-0/ (3-8) Coach: Stan McGarvey A28 Panhandle State W S4 Central Arkansas (H) L S27 Southwestern Okla. L S25 Southeastern Okla. (H) L O2 Angelo State L 7-28 O9 Tarleton State (H) W 7-6 O16 TAMU-Commerce L 3-9 O23 TAMU-Kingsville (H) L O30 Midwestern State (H) L 0-24 N6 Eastern New Mexico L N13 Abilene Christian (H) W 21-9 H/A: 2-4/ (5-6) Coach: Stan McGarvey A26 Western New Mexico (H) W 50-0 S9 Midwestern State L 7-14 S16 Western Washington L S23 Northeastern State (H) W S30 Angelo State (H) L 3-28 O7 Tarleton State L O14 TAMU-Commerce (H) W O21 TAMU-Kingsville W 13-3 O28 East Central Univ. L N4 Eastern New Mexico (H) L N11 Abilene Christian W H/A: 3-2/ (2-9) Coach: Stan McGarvey A30 Midwestern State (H) L S8 Western N.M. W S15 Northwestern Okla. (H) W S22 Northeastern State L S29 Angelo State L O6 Tarleton State (H) L 3-62 O13 TAMU-Commerce L O20 TAMU-Kingsville (H) L O27 East Central (H) L N3 Eastern New Mexico L N10 Abilene Christian (H) L H/A: 1-5/ Ronnie Jones Jones, who was WTAMU s 25th coach, had 24 years of coaching experience in the NFL and Division I. He was part of seven collegiate conference championships, one Rose Bowl championship and NFL division titles (0-11) Coach: Ronnie Jones S7 Southwestern Okla. (H) L S14 Northwestern Okla. (A) L 0-43 S21 Central Oklahoma (H) L S28 Southeastern Okla. (A) L 7-43 O5 Angelo State (H) L 0-19 O12 Midwestern State (A) L O19 TAMU-Commerce (H) L O26 TAMU-Kingsville (A) L 7-49 N2 Tarleton State (H) L N9 Eastern New Mexico (H) L N16 Abilene Christian (A) L H/A: 0-6/ (3-8) Coach: Ronnie Jones A30 Panhandle State (H) W S6 Southwestern Okla. (A) L S20 Central Oklahoma (A) L S27 Southeastern Okla. (H) L O4 Angelo State (A) L O11 Midwestern State (H) L O18 TAMU-Commerce (A) W O25 TAMU-Kingsville (H) L N1 Tarleton State (A) L N8 Eastern New Mexico (A) W N15 Abilene Christian (H) L H/A: 1-4/ (2-8) Coach: Ronnie Jones S4 East Central (A) L 6-13 S11 Central Oklahoma (H) L S18 Southwestern Okla. (A) W 23-6 S25 TAMU-Kingsville (A) L O2 Midwestern State (H) L O9 Eastern New Mexico (A) L O16 Abilene Christian (H) L O23 Angelo State (A) W O30 Tarleton State (H) L N6 TAMU-Commerce (H) L H/A: 0-5/ Don Carthel 2005-Present West Texas A&M s improvement was evident when Carthel took over the program in 2005, as he has led the Buffs to back-to-back 10+ win seasons and Lone Star Conference Championships (10-2) Coach: Don Carthel Lone Star Conference Champions A25 N.M. Highlands (A) W S3 East Central (H) W 37-6 S10 Central Oklahoma (A) W S17 Southwestern Okla. (H) W S24 TAMU-Kingsville (H) W O1 Midwestern State (A) W O8 E. New Mexico (H) W 52-51(ot) O15 Abilene Christian (A) W O22 Angelo State (H) L O29 TAMU-Commerce (A) W N5 Tarleton State (A) W N19 Pittsburg State (H) L 3-41 H/A: 4-2/ (11-2) Coach: Don Carthel Lone Star Conference Champions A31 Mesa State (H) W S9 Adams State (H) W S16 TAMU-Commerce (A) W S23 Northeastern State (H) W S30 TAMU-Kingsville (A) W O7 Midwestern State (H) W O14 Eastern New Mexico (A) W O19 Abilene Christian (H) L O28 Angelo State (A) W N4 Central Oklahoma (A) W 38-7 N11 Tarleton State (H) W N18 Abilene Christian (H) W 30-27(ot) N25 Chadron State (A) L H/A: 6-1/ (12-1) Coach: Don Carthel Lone Star Conference Champions A30 South Dakota (H) W S8 Adams State (A) W S15 TAMU-Commerce (H) W S21 Northeastern State (A) W 38-0 S29 TAMU-Kingsville (H) W 36-3 O6 Midwestern State (A) W O13 Eastern New Mexico (H) W O20 Abilene Christian (A) W O27 Angelo State (H) W N3 Central Oklahoma (H) W 31-0 N10 Tarleton State (A) W N17 Washburn (H) W N24 NW Missouri State (A) L H/A: 7-0/ (11-2) Coach: Don Carthel A28 Mesa State (A) W S6 Central Oklahoma (A) W S13 Azusa Pacific (H) W S20 Southwestern Okla. (H) W S28 TAMU-Kingsville (A) W O4 Midwestern State (H) W O11 Eastern New Mexico (A) W O18 Abilene Christian (H) L O25 Angelo State (A) W 27-0 N3 Northeastern State (H) W 59-9 N8 Tarleton State (H) W 51-0 N15 Central Washington (H) W N22 Abilene Christian (A) L H/A: 6-1/ All-Time Record (.486) Home Record (Since 1959) (.538) NCAA Bowl Record 4-0 (1.000) NCAA Div. II Playoff Record 3-4 (.428) Conference Championships Alamo Conference Border Conference Missouri Valley Conference Missouri Valley Conference Lone Star Conference Lone Star Conference Lone Star Conference Lone Star Conference w w w. g o b u f f s g o. c o m 79

82 all-time letterwinners A Miles Ackerman 11, 12, 13, 14 Ralph Ackerman 19 Kenneth Adameck 76 Bob Adams 20 Donny Adams 00 Ed Adams 79, 80 Lamont Adams 96 Wayne Adams 69, 70 Ricko Aguirre 98, 99, 00, 01 Tom Airhart 49, 50, 51 Glen Akers 19, 20 Yomi Akintunde 07 Dan Alaniz 93, 94 Richard Albertson 85, 86 Gus Aldana 92, 93, 94 Tony Alexander 84, 85 Ed Alford 72, 73, 74 Chase Allen 02, 03, 04 George Allen 64, 65 Marc Allen 64, 65, 66 Steve Allen 06, 07 Wallace Allen 41 Perry Allred 79, 80, 81 Carl Alvord 94 Buck Ambrum 36, 37 Chris Anderson 86, 87 Don Anderson 42 J.W. Anderson 40, 42 Louis Anderson 41 Ralph Anderson 68, 69, 70 Troy Anderson 67, 68, 69 Will N. Anderson 24, 25 Clete Andrews 01 Dan Andrews 66, 67 Rod Ansley 05 Tim Anuszkiewicz 88, 89, 90 Jimmy Arias 97 Roy Armentrout 64, 65 Anthony Armstrong 01, 02, 03, 04 Jason Arnold 00 Simon Arriola 90 Carlos Artis 95 Jason Ash 92, 93 Nick Ashley 02, 04, 05, 06 Pat Ator 14 Nick Awalt-Thompson 93, 94 John M. Ayers 73, 74, 75 John T. Ayers 97, 98, 00, 01 Bobby Azam 92, 93 Dag Azam 67, 68, 69 B Babbit 16 Brad Bailey 92, 93, 94 Brian Bailey 92, 93, 94 Richard Bailey 99, 00 Samuel Bailey 98 Hugh Bain 18 Michael Bain 88, 89 Clyde Baird 11 Fred Baird 11 Adrian Baker 81, 82, 83 B. Baker 06 Chip Baker 93, 94 Milton Baker 78, 79, 80, 81 Ronald Baker 81 Eugene H. Baldwin 62, 63 M.C. Ball 15 R. Ball 15 Guy Ballard 15 Ken Ballard 54, 55, 57 Prentice Ballengee 31, 32 Boyce Bandy 28, 29 Aaron Banks 68 Demitri Banks 04 Rod Banks 81 Rocco Barbaro 97 Chris Barnard 80, 81 Charles Barnes 95, 96 Tyrone Barnes 96 Val Barnes 02, 03 Joe Bob Barnhill 51, 53 Duane Barrett 51 Price Barrett 29 Rick Barrett 65, 66, 67 Randy Barrios 01 Delbert Barron 40 Willie Barton, 08 Farris Bass 27, 28, 29 Aaron Bassett 99, 00 Reginald Bassett 70 Ronnie Bassett 71 Walker Bateman 49, 50 Larry Bates 73 Vic Bates 46, 47 Weldon Bates 48, 49 Dick Battenfield 20 John Battenfield 19 R. Battenfield 19 Don Beck 54, 55, 56, 57 Michael Becker 97, 98, 00 Jack Beech 54 Dwaine Beery 51 Jerry Behrens 59, 60, 61 Clarence Bell 14 Adam Bell 02 Dalton Bell 03, 04, 05, 06 Danny Bell 77 Norman Bell 80, 81, 84 Paul Bell 79, 80, 81, 82 Curtis Bennett 80, 81, 82 Tommy Bennett 80, 81 Willis Bennett 28 George Benny 61, 62 Ben Bentley 72, 73, 74 Carroll Bentley 64 Grady Benton 94, 95 Robby Bergt 92 Frank Bettencourt, Jr. 67, 68 Andrew Bettle 89 Joe Biagioni 93 Dominique Bibben 02, 03, 04, 05 James Bibben 05, 06 Bruce Bible 00 Fred Biffle 32 D.V. Biggers 34 Todd Billings 98, 99 R.F. Bird 17 Carl Birdsong 77, 78 Delbert Bivens 20, 22, 23 Ira Bivens 23 Ray Bivens 21, 22, 24, 25 Bill Black 11, 12, 13, 15 W.C. Black 12 B. Blackmon 06 Darrell Blades 74, 75, 76 John Blaine 73 Don Blair 58, 59 Lyke Blake 36 Tully Blanchard 74, 75, 76 Carlos Blanco 94 Blankenship 15 H.H. Hoss Bledsoe 44, 45 Bobbit 15 Scott Boldvich 97, 98 Jerry Bollen 50, 51 Buck Bolten 21 Emmett Bonamarte 86 Price Bonnett 29 Bill Boren 26 Carl Boston 13 William M. Boston 13 Paul Boswell 51, 52 Mark Bounds 88, 89, 90 Bill Bowen 26 Randy Bowers 00, 01, 02, 03 Austin Bowes 50, 51 Marvin Bowman 42 Sterling Bowman 97, 98 Boyce Box 46 Cloyce Box 46, 48, 49 Carroll Boyd 32 Quentin Boyd 05 Todd Boydston 90 R.A. Boyer 13 Roger Boykins 76, 77, 78 Harsden Boyles 25, 26, 27 R.A. Boyter 48, 49 Scott Braden 76, 77, 78 Steve Bradford 97 Bill Bradley 60, 61 Hal Bradley 40 Mark Brand 85, 86 Eugene Brandon 40 Tony Brasfield 81 Orville Bratton 40 Larry Brazon 67, 68 Jeff Bridges 92 Pat Bridges 80, 81 Don Briggs 47, 48, 49, 50 John Briggs 58 Marcus Brigham, 08 Jim Brinkley 58 Kevin Brinkley 99, 00, 01 Michael Briso 05 Charles Briscoe 79, 80, 81, 82 Joe Britt 54 Leonard Britt 33 Brent Brittain 84, 85, 86 I.W. Brock 40 Jared Brock 05, 06, 07, 08 Joe Brock 70, 71, 72 Pete Bromley 46, 48, 49, 50 Joe Brooks 53, 54, 55, 56 Henry Brotherton 36 Lawrence Brotherton 30, 31, 32 Dabe Browder 44, 45 Carl Brown 71, 72 Chris Brown 98 Chris Brown 08 Frank Brown 24 Gerald Brown 28, 34 Jerry Brown 54 Kelly Brown 77, 78, 79, 80 Kevin D. Brown 83, 84, 85, 86 Kevin E. Brown 82, 83, 84 Ray Brown 19, 20 Raymond Brown 68, 69, 70 Robert Brown 73, 74, 75 Russell Brown 19, 20 Willie Brown 67, 68 Tom Brownfield 72, 73 Blake Bryant 82, 88 John David Bryant 60, 61 David Buchanan 85 Frank Buchanan 48 Cedric Buckley 89, 90 Dan Buesing 88, 89, 90 Bradley Bullitt 06 Doyle Bunch 37 Bill Bundy 62, 63, 64 Jeff Bunger 88, 89, 90 Bill Burch 77, 80 Maurice Burch 24 Jason Burden 94 Clois Burgess 72, 73, 74, 75 Otis Burke 30, 31, 32 William Burleson 74, 75, 76 Alex Burnett 82, 83 Shy Burney 90 Russell Burns 05, 06 Grady Burson 22, 23, 24 Steve Burtschell 83 Conway Butler 35, 36, 37 Mike Butler 85 Duane Byars 42, 46, 47 Charlie Byrd 21 Diamond Byrd 04 C Tim Cabines 57, 58 Nalo Cabuyaban 05, 06 Jimmy Cadenhead 80, 81 Stina Caine 34, 35 Calvin Calazo 07 Derrick Caldwell 98, 99 Maurice Caldwell 08 Joe Calhoun 92, 95 Terrance Calhoun 02, 03, 04 George Calvin 32 Desmond Cambell 95 Jason Campbell 92 Jimmy Campbell 65, 66, 67 Nelson Campbell 13 Xavier Candeleria 03 Cecil Caraway 46 Johnny Cardinal 48, 49 F. Carey 14, 15 Royal Carey 20 Bob Carlson 79, 80 B.J. Carlton 95, 96, 97, 98 Don Carpenter 82, 83, 84 Travis Carpenter 93, 94 Bryan Carr 74, 75, 76 Daryl Carr 72, 73 Stan Carraway 85, 86 Dominique Carter 03, 04 Kyle Carter 85, 86, 87 Matt Carter 93, 94 M. Carter 06 Stanley Carter 85, 86, 87 Ricky Cash 00, 01, 02, 03 Ed Castleberry 42, 44 Adam Cates 90 Weldon Cauthen 76, 77 Carlos Cavanaugh 04 George Caviness 34, 35, 36 Donald Chambers 89 Charley Chambless 53 Ezell Champion 34, 35, 36 Chris Chandler 84 James Chandler, 08 Leon Chapman 48, 49, 50 Randy Chappell 98 Laz Chavez 92 Willard Childers 38 Grady Childers 14 Brian Christian 92, 93, 94, 95 Charles Christian 88, 89 Terrill Christian 27, 28 Tom Christian 50, 51 Kenneth Clapp 51, 52, 53 Mark Clapp 54, 55, 56, 57 Earl Clardy 67, 68, 69 Brit Clare 83, 84, 85 Anthony Clark 07, 08 Billy Clark 53, 54, 55 Bobby Clark 51 Danny Clark 79, 80, 81 Gary Clark 68 Jay Clark 90 Jim Clark 54, 55, 56 Kenneth Clark 34, 35 Lawrence Clark 34, 35 Rob Clark 80, 81 Robert Clark 29, 30 Dante Clay 01, 02 Kaleb Clay 01, 02 Elmer Cleavinger 27, 28 DeWayne Cleveland 53 W.L. Cleveland 54, 55 Berly Clinton 42, 46 Curtis Clinton 74, 75 Tommy Coffey 56, 57, 58 Dale Cole 56 Craig Coleman 96, 97 Roy Collier 89, 90 Ricky Collingsworth 78, 79, 80 Ben Collins 40, 41 Ray Colvin 32 Edwin Comer 29, 30 Gordon Compton 82, 83, 84 Jackie Compton 77, 78, 79, 80 J.R. Compton 84, 85, 86, 87 Phillip Conaster 88 Buck Cone 27 Roger Conley 76 Fred Connaly 18 Eddie Conner 47, 48, 49, 50 Garry Conner 68, 69 Guy Conner 10, 11, 12, 13 Lewis Conrey 41 Nathan Cook 98, 99, 00 N. Cook 06 Randy Cook 76, 77 Ernie Cooke 92 Abe Cooper 89, 90 Andre Cooper 89, 90 Brian Cooper 05 Leo Cooper 28 Bob Copeland 44 Orville Copeland 51, 53, 55 James Corbett 05, 06 Dave Corley 53, 54, 55, 56 Jesse Cornell 39, 40 Marc Cornell 95, 96 Tom Cortez 83 Thomas Costello 71 John Cota 76, 77 Ralph Cousins 10 Bobby Covington 53, 54, 55 J.D. Covington 47, 48, 49, 50 James Cowell 64, 65, 66 Lon Cowling 10, 11, 12, 13 Carlos Cox 00, 01 Ray Cox 35, 37 William Cox 89, 90 Jason Cramer 92, 93 Alton Cranford 72, 73, 74 Mike Crawford 73, 74 Bill Cross 47, 48, 49, 50 Jesse Cross 75, 76, 77, 78 George Crossman 71 Tait Crow 95, 96, 98 Tommy Crowley 06, 08 Bob Crudginton 18 John Crudginton 15 Brandon Crump 98, 99 Cleatice Crump 24, 25, 26, 27 Jerry Cryer 68, 69, 70 John Cubine 45 Noel Cudd 46, 48 Terry Funk ( ) Dick Cunningham 61 James Cunningham 61, 62 Jason Cunningham 92 Renarko Cunningham 07 Jeron Curtis 03, 04 Kendrick Cutsinger 08 D Darin Dabelgott 92, 93, 94, 95 Grady Dale 92 Harold Dalton 46, 48 R.C. Dalton 50 Monte Daniel 82 Johnny Darden 73, 74 Charles Daves 62, 63, 64 Logan Daves, 02 Davis 15 Braelon Davis 08 Dale Davis 04, 05, 06, 07 Alex Davis 70 Bobby Davis 56, 57, 58 Bruce Davis 72, 73, 74 Eldon Davis 38, 39, 40 Garland Davis 78, 79 Jack Davis 34, 35 Joe Davis 83, 84, 85, 86 Kenneth Davis 44 Kenny Davis 77 Lindley Davis 54, 55, 56, 57 Michael Davis 88 Ricky Davis 80, 81, 82 Ronald Davis 32, 35 Glen Daughterty 31 V. Daughterty 11 Lydell Dauster 67, 68 Fred Dawson 54, 55, 56, 57 Jim Dawson 59, 60, 61, 62 Jeff Dean 88, 89 Kenny Dean 80, 81, 82 Randy Dean 83, 84 Timmy Dean 81, 82, 83 Brian Dedy 64, 65, 66 Bill Delaney 75, 76, 77 Mike Delaney 72, 73 Ricky DeLeon 80, 81 Pat Demel 84 Sean Demerson 88, 89 Don Demhan 54 Bill Dendy 61 David Denney 70, 71 James Denney 61, 62, 63 Donald Dennis 64, 65 Kevin Dennis 78, 79, 80, 81 Charlie Denny 58 Charles Dentley 56 Bob Deshano 86, 87 Bill Detweier 57 Lloyd Devin 31 Larry Dickerson 96, 99 Tracky Dickson 73, 74 Gary Dittmeyer 85 Dan Dockery 89 William Dodge 01 Anthony Dogan 75, 76, 77 Dale Donoho 68, 69, 70 Loren Doolin 33 Scott Doores 72, 73 Rod Dorsett 89 Devario Dorsey 07, 08 Virgil Doston 20 Dotson 15 Cliff Douglas 95, 96 Llwood Dow 35, 36, 37 Chester Dowell 50, 51 Dowin 41 Hugh Doyal 61 Jimmy Draper 48, 49, 50 A.Z. Drones 67, 68 Richie DuBroc 90 Frank Dudley 76, 77 Terry Duffy 75, 76 Jean Dugas 99, 00 Alfred Duncan 31, 32, 33 Kyle Duncan 97, 98, 99, 00 Bobby Duncum 64, 65, 66 Gerald Dunn 54 Roy Lee Dunn 47, 48, 49, 50 Bryon Durham 17, 20 E Kenneth Echols 50 Chad Ealy 01 Buck Edison 14 Jack Edmondson 37, 38, 39 Rick Edwards 94 K.D. Edwards 45 LeJuan Edwards 00 Robert Edwards 72, 73 Steve Edwards 93, 94 Tony Edwards 74, 75 Travis Edwards 01 Earl Elkins 25, 26 Robert Elkins 29 Rashad Ellis 06, 07 Pat Elliston 19 Buford Elmer 41, 42 Paul Emmitt 54, 55, 56, 57 Quentin C. Eppinette 61, 62, 63 James Epps 42 Jerry Epps 56, 57, 58 Bart Evans 84 Leon Evans 51 Michael Evans 99, 00, 01, 02 Morris Evans 83 Ron Evans 05, 06 Tae Evans 07, L S C C h a m p i o n s , , , N C A A p l a y o f f a p p e r a n c e s , , ,

83 all-time letterwinners F Darrell Faircloth 04, 05 Jesus Fajardo 08 Ramese Faleafine 69, 70 William T. Falls 18 Tommy Fambrough 66, 67, 68 Rick Fangman 68, 69, 70 Clark Farr 53 Zane Farris 07, 08 Rudolph Faucett 32 Dean Faulkenberry 60, 61 Forrest Faulkner 36, 37, 38 Jacob Felton 02, 03, 04, 05 Gary Fennell 72, 73 Manny Fernandez 77, 78 Don Field 72, 73, 74 Henry Fields 38 William Fifer 74, 75, 76, 77 Alva Finch 42 Keith Finch 02 Todd Finney 96 Joe Fiola 42 Jim Fish 80, 81, 82 Anthony Fisher 85 Chance Fite 88 Dennis Flanagan 64 David Fleming 64, 65 Keithon Flemming 07, 08 Gary Fletcher 81, 82, 83 William Flowers 40, 41, 42 Dick Flynn 67, 68, 69 Greg Forbes 76 Joed Forbus 40, 41, 42 Jay Fortner 89, 90 Brad Ford 03 Doyle Ford 42 Mark Ford 06, 07, 08 Joe Fortenberry 31, 32 Devon Fortson 86, 87 Adam Foster 96 Cozel Foster 46, 47, 48 Grady Dean Foster 18 Hosea Foster 32 Jim Foust 38 Ricky Foust 80 Girard Fowler 98 Wilfred Fowler 32 Wayne Fox 64 Cole Fraley 72 Billie Francis 64, 65, 66, 67 Kevin Francis 97, 98 Sean Fredericksen 87 Dave Freeman 72 Derek Freeman 95, 96 Tony Freeman 96 Max Frick 97 Kenneth Friemel 59, 60 Guy Fuller 26 Dory Funk Jr. 59, 60, 61, 62 Terry Funk 63, 64, 65 G Keon Gaither 05 Blake Gamand 85, 86 Jason Gamble 97, 98 Oscar Gamel 24, 25, 26 Benny Garcia 96 Ricky Gardin 85, 86 Buck Garrett 46, 47, 48 Edward Garrett 26 Darren Garrigan 05, 06 Juan Garza 72, 73 Justin Garza 06, 07 Matias Garza 69, 70, 71 Germaine Gaspard 95, 96, 97, 98 Dave Gasser 65, 66 Jimmy Gaston 99, 00 Elbert Gee 26 Bill George 44 Pat Gerald 28, 29 David Gibson 61, 62, 63 Joey Gibson 01 Louis Gibson 35 C.C. Gilbert 14 Hadley Gilbert 96 H.M. Gilbert 14 John Gilham 28, 29, 30 Woody Gilliland 62, 63, 64 Joseph Gipson 01 Mike Gist 82 Kenneth Glasgow 44, 45, 46 Ray Glass 14, 15, 16 Franco Glaze 97, 98 Ryan Glenday 07 Bret Goad 01, 02 Steve Gobin 73 Sid Goff 69 Willard Goff 83, 84 Eddie Golecki 66, 67 Brittan Golden 08 Floyd Golden 18, 20, 21, 24 Ray Golden 18, 23 Ward Golden 25, 26, 27, 28 Anthony Gomez 08 Manuel Gomez 70, 71 Philip Gomez 00, 01, 02, 03 J. Gonzalez 06 Will Goodloe 00, 01 Dana Goodnight 94 Marion Goodson 44, 47 Earl Goodwin 23 Myrl Goodwin 23 Sid Goodwin 18 Trampas Goodwin 88, 89, 90 Clyde Goodwine 19 Clyde Gordon 21 Thomas Gordon 28 Tony Gorman 72, 73 Randy Gouard 01, 02, 03 Andrew Gowell 88, 89 A.M. Graham 14 Drew Graham 08 Wade Graham 54, 55 Joe Granato 60, 61 Jonathan Granger 03, 04, 06, 07 Jordan Grant 04 John Graser 81 Bernice Graves 22 Jeff Gray 86 David Green 01 Kalgie Green 65, 66 Keith Green 04 Lewis Green 02 Percy Green 65, 66 Billy Greenfield 45, 46 Jimmy Greenwood 51, 53, 54 Glynn Gregg 56, 57, 58 Otis Griffin 98, 99 DeWitt Griffith 17 John Grigsby 70 Eldon Grimslid 06, 07, 08 Ed Grission-Lipsky 99, 00 Roy Grundy 51 Hector Guevara 96 Errol Guidry 65, 66 Chris Guillen 00, 01, 02 Wayne Gumm 54 Lars Gustafson 98 Scott Gutschke 89 John Gwyn 78, 79, 80 H Jim Hadaway 57, 58 Alex Hale 27 Alfred Hale 14 D.H. Hale 28, 29, 30 Nay Hale 25 Hall 15 Billie Polk Hall 41 John Hall 33 Robert Hall 85, 86, 87 Robin Ham 80, 81, 82 Herschel Hamil 33 Bob Hamilton 74, 75 Henry Hamilton 72, 73 Tracey Hamilton 84, 85, 86 Jimmy Hammack 81, 82 Jared Hammett 00, 01 Bill Hammitt 44 Phil Hampton 64, 65 Hugh Hancock 24 Russell Handy 00 James Hankins 72, 73 Stan Hansen 68, 69, 70 David Harbin 82, 83, 84 C.B. Harder 10 Sirquon Hardy 01, 02 William Harp 36, 37 Newt Harrell 87 A. Harris 06 Jim Bob Harris 51 Joe Harris 05 L.G. Harris 32 Foster Watkins ( ) Taylor Harris 07, 08 Antonio Harrison 98, 99 Keith Harrison 88 Jim Hart 72 Stephen Hartman 90 Greg Hatch 80, 81, 82 Steve Hatch 75, 77, 78, 79 Bill Hatchett 67, 68 Steve Haterius 64, 65, 66, 67 Willis Haws 72, 73 Seth Hayden 07, 08 Joe Hayes 36, 37 Vic Hayes 75, 76, 77, 78 Jorell Haynes 06, 07 Emmett Hazelwood 26, 27 Grady Hazelwood 17, 18 Wallace Hazelwood 17, 20 Ken Hazen 79, 80 Brandon Head 05, 06 Justin Head 06 Floyd Heaston 06, 07 Allen Heath 83, 84 Tony Heath 82, 83, 84 Fred Hedgecoke 58, 59, 60 Willard Hedges 42, 44, 45 Jones Hedrick 58, 59, 60 Heffer 15 Carl Heilman 67, 68 Greg Hein 85, 86 Craig Hemphill 88, 90 Darryl Hemphill 78, 79, 80, 81 Charlie Henderson 66, 67, 68 James Henderson 44 George Henning 76, 77 Vic Henning 99, 00, 01 Clifford Henry 20, 21 Jeff Hensley 85 David Herber 72, 73 Jason Hernandez 99, 00, 01 Jack Hessey 40, 42 Charlie Hester 46, 47, 48, 49 J.K. Hester 94, 95 Bob Hewkeo 74, 75 Fred Heyser 14 Jeremy Hibbler 04, 05 Walter Hibbler 71, 72, 73 Hicks 14 Jerry Hicks 02, 03 Joe Hicks 79, 80 LeAndrew Hichk 07, 08 Douglas Higgins 53, 54, 55, 56 G.T. Higgins 33 Wayne High 83, 84, 85, 86 Raymond Hightower 06, 07 Clovis Hill 45 Davis Hill 24, 25 Fairy Hill 39, 41 Jerry Hill 59 Wayne Hill 46, 47, 48, 49 Darren Hiller 92, 93 Bubba Hillman 53, 54, 55, 56 Scott Hindman 72, 73, 74 Oscar Hinger 35, 36, 37 Omer Hinsley 10 Bobby Hobbs 72, 73 Rick Hobbs 79, 80, 83 Maurice Hobson 87, 88, 89, 90 Greg Hodges 88, 89 Keith Hodges 58, 59 Virgil Hodson 20 Darin Hofferichter 92, 93, 94, 95 Damon Hogan 86, 87 Jim Hohman 86, 87 Buddy Holcomb 51 Ray Holder 26 D.H. Holley 28 Les Holland 86, 87 Walter Holley 53, 54 Marcus Holmes 97, 98 Caleb Holt 93, 94, 95, 96 John Holt 77, 78, 79, 80 M. Holt 11 Ed Holwig 70, 71 Don Hooks 05, 06 Bill Bale Hopkins 44 Bob Horlander 30 Charles Horton 69, 70 Monroe Horton 36, 37, 38 Rick Hoskins 75 Jimmie Hoston 33, 34 Greg Houlette 78 W.J. House 40 Gabe Houston 04 Lawrence Houston 54 Ralph Houston, 71, 72 Horace Howard 14 Mike Hrncir 69, 70, 71 Ed Hubbard 52, 53 Bill Huckaby 27, 28 Robert Hudson 89 Roger Huffaker 58, 59, 60 Brian Humphrey 97, 98 Tracey Hunt 00 E. Hunter 45 Greg Hunter 85 Jason Hunter 95, 96 Brian Hurley 92, 93, 94, 95 George Hutcherson 93 Emil Hutto 34 I George Ingham 17 Doyle Ingram 51 Luke Inman 98, 99, 00 Jon Ioane, 08 Talalelei Ioapo 01 Sam Ireifej 04, 05 Clifton Irvin 83 Clyde Ivey 47, 48 J Baron Jackson 83, 84, 85 Canelius Jackson 03 Chris Jackson 86 Henry Jackson 17 Lee Jackson 34, 35, 36 Johnny Jackson 72 Marshall Jackson 94, 95 Robert Jackson 69, 70 Rosevelt Jackson 71 Steven Jackson 05 John Jacobi 73, 74, 75 Joe James 51 Robin James 94, 95, 96, 97 Jay 15 Jim Jeffers 72, 73, 74 Brandon Jefferson 07 Curtis Jefferson, 08 Ira Jenkins 20, 21, 23 Wayne Jenkins 53 Herschel Jennings 24, 25, 26 Jack Jennings 35 Robert Jenson 71, 72 Amir Jessie 04 Tommy Jinks 50 Barry Johncour 65 Bob Johnson 74, 75 Burton Johnson 18, 21, 22, 23 Carl Johnson 07, 08 Wayne Johnson 00 Carl Johnson 59 Curtis Johnson 86 Cort Johnson 06, 07, 08 Darnell Johnson 05, 06, 07, 08 David Johnson 75, 76, 77, 78 Detrick Johnson 99 DeVron Johnson 01 Darnell Johnson 04, 05, 06, 07 Dewey Johnson 38, 39, 40 Doyle Johnson 35 Eddy Johnson 82, 83 Jacoby Johnson 02 Johnny Johnson 83 Justin Johnson 95, 96, 97 Lloyd Johnson 45, 46, 47, 48 Michael Johnson 92, 93, 94 Melvin Johnson 06, 07 Raymond Johnson 08 Robert Johnson 87, 88 Stewart Johnson 60, 61, 62 Vernon Johnson 34, 36 Wally Johnson 63, 64, 65 Wayne Johnson 30 Tommy Johnstone 06 Ned Jolly 59, 60 Jones 15 Bryan Jones 67, 68 Cecil Jones 44 Cleveland Jones 27, 28, 29 Davis Jones 71 Floyd Jones 74, 75 Jason Jones 03, 04, 05, 06 Jimmy Jones 56, 57, 58 Kenneth Jones 19, 22, 23, 24 Kory Jones 97 Mitch Jones 22, 23 Roy Jones 39, 40 Steve Jones 70 Chuck Jordan 93, 94, 95, 96 Darrell Jordan 85, 86 Barry Josserand 83, 84 John Josserand 82, 83 Duane Joubert 92, 93, 94, 95 K Stanley Kafor 03, 04, 05, 06 Kolo Kapanui 06, 07 Robert Karr 54 David Kasbarian 04 Ray Kauffman 58, 60, 61 James Kauffman 55, 57 C.H. Keeton 49, 50, 51 Clifford Keith 25, 26, 27, 28 Elvin Keller 78, 79, 80, 81 Glen Keller 76, 78, 79 Curtis Kelley 42, 44 Glenn Kelley 71 Mark Kelley 89 Marquex Kelley 04 Virgil Kelley 41, 42 Bob Kelly 50, 51 Ernest Kelly 38, 39, 40 Michael Kelson 74, 75 Tyler Kemp 88, 90 Donald Kendrick 32 Ernest Kendrick 47, 48 John Kendrick 87, 88 Kenneth Kendrick 32 Alvin Kennedy 36 Chad Kennedy 02, 03, 04 Max Kennedy 53 Joe Kerbel Jr. 67, 68, 69 Reese Kerr 92, 93 Robert Kerr 54 Devin Kerstetter 86, 87 Doyle Keter 54 Alton Key 25, 26 Archie Key 12 Everett Key 19, 21 Leslie Key 22 Lance Kidwell 40 Don Kight 53 Chris Kilburn 87, 88 Keyon Kiles 07, 08 Merle Kilpatrick 71, 72, 73 Bruce Kimery 62, 63, 64 Wes Kimble 02 Dean King 53, 54, 55, 56 Felton King 33 Jerry King 62, 63, 64 Mario King 99, 00 Raymond King 78 Ron King 67, 68 Kelly Kiniski 78, 79 Kurt Kinsinger 72 Clinton Kirkpatrick 04 Duncan Kirkpatrick 39 Erik Kirkpatrick 92, 93, 94, 95 Charles Kitchen 46, 47, 48, 49 Kolt Kittley 07 Jamaal Kizziee 97 Mike Klein 82 Josh Knight 01, 02 Brian Knocke 03 Sedrick Knowlton 06, 07, 08 Vernon Kosub 65 Steve Kragthorpe 86, 87 James Kraham 02 Tom Krempasky 64, 65, 66 Doug Kriewald 64, 65, 66 Cletus Kuehler 40, 41 Keon Kyles 07 L Stance Labaj 88, 89, 90 Aubrey Lacy 02, 03, 04 Chris Lacy 94, 95, 96, 97 Brian Lady 88 Metz LaFollette 44, 46 Harold Lamb 54, 55, 56, 57 Joe J. Lancaster 20, 21, 22 Jim Landrum 58, 59 Bobby Lane 51 Ronnie Lang 85 Wade Langley 08 Charlie Langston 01, 02 Joe Langston 82, 83 Billy Lantow 67, 68, 69 Kareem Larrimore 98, 99 Tom Lasater 77, 78 Tony Lawson 99, 00 Jeffrey Laye 97, 98 Cyril Layne 30, 31 Phil Don Leach 44, 45, 46 Rick Leach 99, 00, 01, 02 Ron Leach 71, 72 Bret Leathers 95, 96, 97, 98 Randy Leavitt 86 L. Ledbetter 11 John Lee 34, 35 John Paul Lee 73, 74, 75 Howard Lemon 21 Randall Lemon 54 Server Leon 15 Keith Leonard 95, 96 Sidney Levy 45, 46 Darrell Lewis 02, 03, 04, 05 Kelly Lewis 84 Don Light 51 Pat Lindsey 02, 03, 04, 05 Jimmy Lisle 72, 73, 74 Dawson Little 46 Todd Littlejohn 85, 86 Michael Littlefield 00 Tony Livingston 06, 07 Jeff Lloyd 73, 74, 75 Jon Lockett 04, 05 Warren Lockhart 39, 40 Pete Loera 93, 94, 95 Rex Loftis 57, 58, 59 w w w. g o b u f f s g o. c o m 81

84 all-time letterwinners Curtis Lofton 75, 76, 77, 78 Jerry Logan 60, 61, 62 Weldon Logan 27, 28, 29, 30 Frank Lohn 15, 19 Graden Long 07, 08 Robert Long 77 Bill Lorance 60, 61, 63 James Love 41, 42 Steve Love 85, 86, 88 Gene Lovelace 32, 33 Laurel Lovett 53 Ronnie Lovett 05 Dick Lowery 62 Mike Lozano 73, 74, 75 Mike Lusane 74, 75, 76, 77 Michael Lusby 01 Earl Lust 13 Blake Lyde 37, 38 J.D. Lynch 45 Alvin Lynn 57, 58, 59 Elvin Lyon 44, 45, 46 M Cleve Maartman 86, 87 Rebert Mack 95, 96, 97 Aden Magee 18 Douglas Mahan 50, 51 Jeff Mailliard 69 Steve Main 88, 89, 90 Bill Malone 89, 90 Otto Mangold 39, 40 Ronnie Mankin 64, 65, 66 Dexter Manley II, 08 Mark Manley 79, 81, 82 Matt Manley 05, 06, 07, 08 Leon Manley 57, 58, 59 Scott Manley 81, 82, 83 Wilton Manley 62, 63, 64 LeCharelton Mann 02 George Manning 30, 31, 32, 33 Ricky Mantooth 57, 58 Arnold Marcha 92, 93, 94, 95 Si Marchbanks 57, 58 Jason Markham 92 Adrian Marsh 77, 78 Broderick Marshall 08 Shane Marsicano 95 Charly Martin 04, 06, 07, 08 DeWayne Martin 54 Larry Martin 79, 80, 81 Tonae Martin 04, 05 Mike Martinez 94, 95, 96, 97 Jon Mason 93, 94, 95 Demetrius Mass 92 Bruce Mathes 13 Dewayne Mathis 97 Carl Matney 37, 38 John Matthews 14 Larry Matthews 69, 70, 71 Mickey Matthews 72, 73, 74, 75 Derek Maupin 02, 03, 04 Anthony May 01, 02, 03 Robert Mayberry 75, 76, 78 Thompson Mayberry 79, 80, 81 Bill Mayfield 59, 60 Gene Mayfield 45, 48, 49, 50 Jack Mayfield 60, 61, 62, 63 Tod Mayfield 84, 85, 86 Tracy Mayfield 86, 87 Rich Maynard 93, 94 Sam Mayo 54 Jarvis Mays 05 Scott Mays 88 Fremont Mead 13 Joe Means 50, 51 Shane Mecaskey 86, 87, 89 Clinton Meek 34, 35 J.P. Meek 38, 40 Terrence Meeks 99, 00 Art Membrilla 05 Freeman Melton 46, 47, 48, 49 Ed Metcalf 83, 84 Eddie Meyer 57, 58, 59 Casey Miesen 03, 04 DeWayne Miles 97, 98, 99, 00 Kelvin Miles 86, 87 Anthony Miller 84, 85, 86 Bill Miller 18, 19 Ian Miller 01 Keith Miller 88, 89, 90 Sam Miller 19 Sloan Miller 29 Spencer Miller 19 W.A. Gus Miller 19 Ronald Mills 54, 55, 56, 57 Tommy Mills 75, 76 Don Mitchell 54 Odus Mitchell 21, 22, 23, 24 Roger Mitchell 82, 83 Charles Moline 88 Jud Moller 98 Doug Monroe 92 Jeff Monsevais 85 David Moody 72 Tom Moody 65, 66 Don Moon 69 Darren Mooneyham 92 Bronza Moore 87, 88, 89 Danny Moore 89, 90 Larry Moore 78, 79, 80, 81 Lloyd Moore 33 Michael Moore 92, 93 Ray Moore 46, 47, 48 Steve Moore 95, 96 Tony Moore 84 Rick Mordecai 73, 74 Moreland 15 Ray Moreland 10 Alvin Morgan 32, 33 DeShawn Morgan 01, 02 Floyd Morgan 32 Eugene Morris 66, 67, 68 Alvin Morrison 53, 54, 55, 56 Odell Morrison 40 Byran Morse 18 Timothy Morse 18 James Morton 85, 86, 87 Deangelo Moss 88 Ronnie Moten 82 Mounts 15 Greg Mouser 92, 93, 94, 95 Jonathan M Pinda 07, 08 Allen Mullins 72, 74 Russell Mundy 62, 63, 64 Alrick Munroe 07 Fletcher Murchison 96 Mike Murphy 97, 98 Floyd Murray 35, 37 Gordon Murrey 36 Darl Myers 44, 45 Jeff Myers 92, 93 Mc Mac McAdams 85 Carl McAninch 36 Charlie McCallie 00 Garvin McCarrell 74 Brad McCarty 07, 08 Anglo McClain 75, 76, 77, 78 Al McClellan 61 Bill McClendon 29, 30, 31, 32 Greg McClendon 89 Robert McClendon 51 Ino McClure 18 Kevin McCluskey 08 Ernest McCorckle 20 Ray McCowan 58, 59, 60 Greg McCoy 71 Pat McCoy 04, 05 Steve McCraw 76 Tony McCray 83 Mike McCullough 71 Rodney McCurry 96 John McDaniel 08 Bryan McDonald 44, 45 Clement McDonald 23 Mike McDonald 89 Ryane McDow 97 Johnny McDowell 72, 73 Reggie McElroy 78, 79, 80, 81 Sean McFarland 97 David McFather 92 Cotton McGeehee 35 Victor McGhee 81, 82 Jerry McGill 64 Claude McGowan 45 Matt McGuire 94, 95, 96, 97 Frank McInnis 29, 31, 33 David McInturff 61, 62, 63 Matthew McIntyre 07, 08 Bill McKinney 69, 70, 71 Wayne McKnight 07, 08 F. McLaughlin 11 Lee McLaury 38, 39 T.A. McLean 21 J.P. McMahan 41, 42 Matt McMillon 88 Ed McMinn 33, 34 Steve McMurtry 85, 86 Jax McSpadden 53, 54 Dock McVickers 25 N Don Nagness 51 Chester Napps 25 Anthony Narvaez 08 Ivan Nash 80 Don Nava 73, 74 Darren Needham 93, 94, 95, 96 Wayne Needham 92, 93, 94 Mike Nelson 77, 78, 79, 80 Raymond Nelson 26 James Neslage 04 B.F. Newman 27, 28, 29 David Newman 85, 86, 87, 88 Joe Bob Newman 50 Wes Newman 95 T.J. Nickelberry 06, 08 Milton Nielson 36, 37 Don Nilson 66, 67 Clint Nivens 96 Ricky Nix 64, 66 Chris Norman 92 Joe Norman 44 John Notaro 68, 69 Reese Nowlin 37 Keith Null 05, 06, 07, 08 Jeff Nunn 74, 75, 76 O Steve Oakley 65, 66 Ernest O Donald 30 Marcus Odums 07 Wallace O Keefe 20. Adrian Olivas 04 Tyrone Oliver 87 Lee Orr 04, 05, 06 James Ostrander 62, 63 Matt Oursbourn 95 Albie Owens 66, 67, 68 Keith Oxley 74, 75 Ron Mills ( ) P Fred Palacios 85 Keith Pantalion 82, 83 Vernon Parker 44 Wayne Parker 58, 59, 60 Marion Parrish 44 Colan Partee 97, 98 Craig Paschal 82, 83, 84 Mike Paschal 88, 89, 90 Nick Pasquale 98, 99, 00, 01 Beau Patterson 79, 80, 81 Don Patterson 49, 50 Larry Patterson 62, 63, 64 Matt Patterson 79, 80, 81 Virgil Patterson 50 Votie Patterson 85, 86 Wayne Patterson 88 Ross Patton 76, 77, 78 Anthony Payne 01 Phil Payne 50 Todd Pearson 83, 84, 85 Pete Pedro 61, 62, 63 Carlos Pena 92 Brandon Pendergrass 02 James Pendergraft 50, 51 L.B. Penick 29, 30 Derrick Peoples 07, 08 Scott Peoples 82, 83, 84 Richard Perez 74, 75, 76 Clint Perkins 90 Ramon Perry 05, 06 Bob Petrich 61, 62 Joseph Peterson 07, 08 Bill Pevenhouse 49, 50 Ronnie Phenix 02 Chris Phillips 99 Gary Phillips 81 Lloyd Phillips 17 Norman Phillips 50 Ted Phillips 32 Matt Picha 90 Jack Pierce 53, 54 Tish Pierce 97 Howard Pilcher 50 Clint Plant 76, 78, 79 Lyle Plummer 84 Dave Plunkett 87, 88 Mike Podzemny 73, 74, 75 John Poindexter 50, 51 Mike Pointer 89 John Pool 33 Glenn Pope 99, 00 Glenn Potter 83, 84 Jesse Powell 66, 67, 68 Raymond Powell 59, 60 Kevin Powers 87, 88 John Preddy 11 Rasheed Prescott 05 Barrett Price 28 Borden Price 38, 39, 40 Robert Price 54 Henry Prichard 11 Newton Prichard 11 Billy Pritchett 71, 72, 73 Burl Profit 81 George Profit 81 Mitch Pruitt 82, 83, 84 Delos Pugh 45 Vincent Puiana 03, 04 Clark Pylant 83, 84, 85 Q Tracy Qualls 75, 77 Derek Quarles 00, 01, 02 Beall Queen 19 Sandy Quinn 05 R O.C. Rampley 41, 42 Lester Ramsey 54, 55, 56 Keith Randall 76, 77 Bradley Randle 02 Caleb Randolph 08 John Rankin 33, 34, 35 John Rapp 56, 58, 59 Bob Ratliff 56, 57, 58 Garland Rattan 51, 53 Justin Ray 01 Sam Rayburn 49, 50 Delma Rayzor 22 Charlie Reade 69, 70 Billy Reader 95 David Reagan 89 Hooy Reagan 14 Billy Record 82, 83 Clarence Redic 68, 69 Cedrick Redwine 95 Dan Reed 79, 80 Olin Reed 40 Roy Reed 22 Ray Reese 03 LeRoy Reeves 42, 46 Roland Reichardt 68, 69 Sid Reid 11 Mark Reiland 89, 90 W.N. Reimers 46 Richard Reneau 65 John Renfro 14 Loyd Reynolds 53, 54, 56 Steve Rhodes 88, 89, 90 R.L. Rhoten 53, 54, 56 Lonnie Rice 50, 51 Ricky Rice 74 Eddie Richardson 74, 75, 76 Jerry Richardson 60, 61, 62, 63 Shawn Rickel 86 Kent Riker 01, 02 Elwin Rickett 39, 40 Harold Rickett 39 Corey Rider 97, 98 Kenneth Ringo 51 Aracdio Rivera 72, 73, 74 Eric Roanhaus 69 John Roanhaus 96 Charlie Robbins 17, 18, 19 Darold Roberson 48, 49, 50, 51 Marlin Roberson 94 Mike Roberts 75, 76 Jonathan Roberts 06, 07 Robbie Roberts 84 Cornelius Robertson 08 Edison Robertson 07 Charlie Robins 26 Bo Robinson 75, 76, 77, 78 Cleveland Robinson 80, 81, 82 E. Robinson 06 Keith n Robinson 07 Nathan Robinson 92 Owen Robinson 53, 54 Tramel Robinson 98 Rany Robson 68, 69 Hector Rodriguez 07, 08 Miguel Rodriguez 90 Hap Rogers 45 Steve Rogers 72, 73, 74 Tibby Rogers 74, 75 James Roof 90 Eric Rosette 97, 98 Ollie Ross 61, 62, 63 Ray Ross 00 Bob Rowan 10 Monroe Rowden 46 Marcus Rowe 08 Richard Rowe 97 Doc Rowell 62, 63, 64 Terry Roy 02, 03, 04 Clare Rudolph 11 A.J. Ruffins 07, 08 Miguel Ruiz 08 Travis Runnells 02 Charles Russell 17 Gary Ruston 69, 70 Mitchell Ryan 07 Mike Rychik 75, 76, 77 S John Saluni 03, 04 Nate Sanchez 95, 96 Charles Sanders 55, 56, 57 Dan Sanders 19, 20, 21, 22 Larry Sanders 39, 40, 41 Milton Sanders 26, 27, 28, 29 Rashad Sanders 08 Virgil Santy 22, 23, 24, 25 Matt Sardello 97, 98, 99, 00 Dennis Sarine 01, 02, 03 Tommy Sauceda 88, 89, 90 Arlanders Savage 87, 88, 89 Anthony Scearce 05, 06 Justin Schantz 98, 99 Bill Schiffman 79, 80 Rick Schleider 72, 73 Larry Schmoker 86, 87, 88, 89 Mike Schmucker 95, 96 Dennis Schneider 82, 83, 84, 85 Clarence Schultz 42 Roy Schultz 42 Pat Schwenke 05, 06, 07 Anthony Scott 07, 08 Blan Scott 07 Carl Scott 21, 24 Codie Scott 90 Deyon Scott 03, 04 Earl Scott 13 John Scott 85 Shaun Scott-Jones 03, 04, 05, 06 Stephen Scott 85 Kyle Seals 07, 08 Carl Seath 21 E.C. Seifert 49, 50 Kenneth Seillaes 72 Mark Semkew 71 Lou Serrano 85, 86 Tramale Session 97 Gordon Sewell 12 Orion Sewell 95, 96 Dewayne Sexton 71, 72, 73 Arseel Shakoor 07, 08 DeJuan Shamburger 99, 00 A.D. Shaver 44, 45, 46 Adam Shaw 01, 02, 03, 04 John Shear 03, 04, 06 Sid Sheffey 15, 17 Sheiegan 15 Dave Shellabarger 64, 65 Gary Shelton 77 Tommy Sherrill 51 Daniel Sherwood 07, 08 Joe Shields 18 Patt Shipp 51 Winston Short 74, 75, 76 Elmer Shortwell 13, 14 Showalter 15, 16 Waren Sidwel 85 Mark Simmons 96, 97, 98, 99 Gary Simms 18, 20 Roman Simpson 90 Venson Simpson 85 Rounell Simon 76, 77 David Sims 63, 64 Eugene Sims 08 Travis Sims 93 Travis Sims 96 Adam Sipes L S C C h a m p i o n s , , , N C A A p l a y o f f a p p e r a n c e s , , ,

85 all-time letterwinners Jesse Powell ( ) Hubert Sires 18 Dejuan Skinner 05 Larry Skinner 88 Tom Slack 36, 37 Royce Slechta 90 Casey Smith 86 Cheyenne Smith 03, 04, 06 Chris Smith 05 Daryl Smith 89, 90 Dennis Smith 60, 61 Floyd Smith 79, 80 Harry Smith 49, 50, 51 Jeff Smith 83, 84 Marvin Smith 50, 51 Mike Smith 82, 83 O. Smith 11 R.L. Smith 45 Ralph Smith 14 Richard Smith 90 Steven Smith 07, 08 Terry Smith 89 Trey Smith 93 Chriss Snapp Jered Snelgrooes 05, 06, 07 Don Snodgrass 58 Merced Solis 72, 73, 74 Rick Solis 97, 98 Andy Somerville 95 Lem Sone 18, 19, 23 Adolfo Sonen 77, 78, 79 Velton Soregee 38 Michael Soto 88, 89, 90 Archie Souter 55, 56 John Spann 49, 50, 51 Earl Sparks 14 T.J. Sparks 02, 03, 04, 05 Larry Spears 74, 75, 76, 77 L.O. Speers 36 Jack Spence 31, 32, 33 Reggie Spencer 76, 77, 78 Louis Spinks 65, 67 Otis Splawn 27 Garfield Spradley 54 Glen Staffor 45 Carroll Stafford 57, 58, 59 Stanley Stafford 57, 58, 59 Earl Stagner 38, 39, 40 Tom Stainocker 10 Harry Stair 13 Dick Stamier 65 Harry Star 13, 14 Adam St. Clair 00, 01, 02, 03 Joe Stegall 18 Dennis Steinback 82, 83 Leo Steinkoenig 41 Doug Stephenson 82 Lother Stephenson 37, 38 Harold Stewart, 68, 69, 70 Max Steward 05, 08 Mark Stewart 75, 76, 77, 78 Paul Stewart 22 Jack Stone 14, 15 J.T. Stone 00 Matt Stone 03, 04 Cody Stovall 00, 01, 02, 03 L.A. Stowe 31, 32, 33 Jim Strain 26, 27 Patrick Strambler 97, 98, 99, 00 Russ Street 95, 96 Russell Stroud 32, 33 Ray Struck 88 Harold Stuart 68, 69 Dutch Studer 18, 21 Patrick Sturdivant 92, 93 Wayne Sullivan 49 Brandon Swain 07, 08 Brian Swanson 95 Bob Sweat 72 Steve Sydow 71, 72, 73 Dave Szymakowski 65, 66, 67 T Damon Tanck 92 Don Tardy 65, 66, 67 J.W. Tareton 13 Don Tate 68, 69 Shawn Tate 99 Thomas Tate 70, 71 Raymond Taupule 99, 00 Billy Taylor 71, 72 Doak Taylor 86, 87, 88 George Taylor 37, 38 Jack Taylor 08 Prentice Taylor 97 Trey Taylor 90 C.M. Teague 32, 33, 34 Erik Tellef 95, 96 Jimmy Terrell 45 Bob Terry 45, 45 Foye Terry 20 Press Theriot 79 Cashmin Thomas 07, 08 Duane Thomas 67, 68, 69 F.A. Thomas 36, 37, 38 Gary Thomas 97, 98 Johnny Thomas 40, 41, 42 Kyle Thomas 08 Phillip Thomas 93, 95 Phoebe Thomas 38 William Thomas 95, 96 Bill Thompson 44 Brian Thompson 96, 97, 98, 99 Chaun Thompson 98, 99, 01, 02 Clifford Thompson 94 Dendrick Thompson 96 Gordon Thompson 29 Jacob Thompson 96 Jimmy Thompson 98 Kelvin Thompson 07, 08 Larry Thompson 78, 79 Olan Thompson 68, 69, 70 R.M. Thompson 33, 34 Ralph Thompson 69, 70 Weldon Thompson 22, 23, 24 Neil Thomsen 69 Drew Thorn 97, 98, 99 Kevin Thrash 76, 77 Frank Thrasher 60, 61 Jackie Tidmore 45 Mark Tidwell 78, 79, 80, 81 Jay Tillman 08 Kyle Tollefson 90 Pat Tombs 40, 41 Trevey 15 Weldon Trice 46, 48, 49 Bill Trisciani 71, 72 Kevin Troutman 77, 78, 79 Floyd Trowbridge 20 Clayton Truebenbach 05, 07 Chink Tucker 20 Don Tucker 47, 48, 49, 50 Marion Tucker 70, 71, 72 Delmer Tuggle 54, 55 Shalom Tui 04 U. Tumer 11 Tumey 15 Corey Turner 88 Derek Turner 00, 01 Johnny Turner 88, 89 Otis Turner 10 Demond Tyson 02 U Duane Uhatafe 05 David Uiagalelei 01 Terry Upton 69 Gerry Uretsky 79, 80, 81 Bill Uzzolino 64, 65 V Frank Van Hoy 34, 35 Chip Van Pelt 74, 75, 76 Jackie Vantrease 53, 54, 55, 56 Johnny Varnell 60, 61, 62, 63 Bryon Vaughn 23, 24, 25, 26 Finis Vaughn 23, 24, 25, 26 Ray Vaughn 10, 11 Gilbert Veasey 77 Atilla Vegh 72 Vicic 15 Charles Vick 42 B.J. Vickers 07Luis Villagomez 06 Bobby Vorphal 89 W Todd Wade 86 Toby Waggoner 35, 36 Joe Walden 53, 54, 55 David Walker 74 Dee Walker 07 Doyle Walker 57 John Walker 32, 33, 34 Jonathan Walker 04, 05 Kuwese Walker 01 Leon Walker 04 Montray Walker 97 Undrea Walker 76 Willie Walker 69, 70, 71 Hunter Wall 05 Brad Wallace 88 Jeff Wallace 10 T. Wallace 11 Waldemar Wallace 17, 20 Craig Wallis 35, 37 Butch Walterscheid 63, 64, 65, 66 Elvis Ward 26, 27, 28 Gary Ward 58, 59, 60 Kraig Ward 96 Walter Ward 42 Mike Ware 05 Aubrey Warren 70, 71 Jeff Warren 03 Terry Warren 00 Mike Wartes 72, 73, 74 Marvin Wash 07, 08 Chris Washington 97 Clemmy Washington 90 Hank Washington 65, 66 Max Washington 57, 58, 59 Michael Washington 87, 88 Odell Washington 36, 37, 38 Tony Waters 63, 64 Anthony Watkins 86 Foster Watkins 36, 37, 38 Watson 27 Watson 12 Brad Watson 85 Brett Watson 06, 07, 08 Jimmy Watson 87, 88, 89 Curley Watters 66, 67, 68 Albert Watts 97, 98 Gary Weaver 72, 73 Waldamar Weaver 15 Dustin Webb 00, 01, 02 E.J. Webb 53, 54 J Marcus Webb 08 Brandon Weber 97, 98 Chad Webster 03, 04, 05 Jon Webster 82 Bruce Wegman 67 John Weitz 92, 93, 95 Jerald Welch 85, 86 Eugene Weldon 82 Wallace Wellington 02, 03 Bryan Welps 94, 95, 96 Marquette Wesson 96, 97 Earl West 62, 63, 64 Herman West 87, 88 Jesse West 18 Jim Whaley 92, 93 Todd Whatley 98 Bill Wheeler 42 Carl Wheeler 94 Jim Wheeler 68 Ted Wheeler 64, 65, 66 R.D. Wheelock 34, 35 Robert Whelchel 51, 53, 57 Greg Whetstone 74, 77 Spencer Whippo 15, 19 Bruce Whisenhunt 70 Clyde White 90 Don White 72 Ed White 52 Jackie White 73, 74, 75 John White 42, 45 Maurice White 05, 06 Norman White 93, 94, 95, 96 Clyde Whiteacre 22 R. Whitfield 06 Freddie Whitley 77, 79, 80 Dave Whitmire 66, 67 Clarence Whittenberg 54, 55 Dick Wiegan 60, 61 Larry Wiens 71, 72, 73 Austin Wiggins 38, 39, 40 Duane Wilburn 92 Ben Wiley 51 Dale Wiley 53, 54, 55 Derick Wiley 03, 04 Lance Wiley 84 Scott Wiley 75, 76, 77, 78 Boyd Williams 46, 47, 48 Calvin Williams 81, 82 Charlie Williams 60, 61 Devron Williams 95, 96 Edwin Williams 37 Howard Williams 30, 31, 32, 33 I. Williams 06 Jeff Williams 90 Jerry Williams 59 Justin Williams 06, 07 K. Williams 05, 06 Leon Williams 37, 38, 39 Marvin Williams 83 Maurice Williams 89, 90 Mike Williams 82, 83, 84 Mike Williams 74, 75, 77 Robert Williams 86 Robert Williams 94 Steve Williams 97 Tyson Williams 08 Walter Williams 97 Winfred Williams 69, 70, 71 Ron Willingham 69, 70, 71 David Willis 74, 75, 76, 77 Joe Willoughby 46 Clyde Wilson 90 Earl Wilson 79, 80, 81, 82 Jack Wilson 68 Jim Wilson 12 Jim Wilson 86, 87 Larry Wilson 03, 04 Ray Wilson 83, 84 Raymond Wilson 26, 27, 28 Mack Winter 42, 46 Roy Winters 66, 67, 68 Frank Wise 47, 48, 49, 50 Bruce Womack 47, 48, 49, 50 Burl Wood 65, 66 David Wood 82, 83, 84 David Wood 84, 85, 86 Don Wood 82, 83, 84 Earl Wood 65, 66 Jim Wood 59 Wes Wood 89 Brad Woodard 03 Pete Woods 37 R.V. Woods 38, 40 Tanner Woods 07 R.G. Woolever 31 Claude Wooley 81, 82 Andy Workman 94, 96 Marcus Wortham 93 Charles Wright 47, 48, 49, 50 Cuery Wright 59 Dean Wright 47, 48, 49, 50 Michael Wright 94, 95, 96, 97 Phillip Wright 53, 54, 55 Rick Wright 76, 77, 78 Dayrl Wynn 69, 70, 71 Bruce Wyre 73, 74, 75 Dave szymakowski ( ) Y Joe Yankovich 84, 85, 86 Jack York 54, 55, 57 Jim Young 66, 67 Tramicah Young 08 Josh Young 06, 07 Bill Younger 14 Duke Younger 18 Z Michael Zoch 08 Mike Zoffuto 66, 67 w w w. g o b u f f s g o. c o m 83

86 football record book Team Records Offense Rushing attempts - 697, 1977 Net yards rushing - 3,503, 1977 Rushing yards per game , 1950 Passes attempted - 670, 2007 Passes completed - 446, 2007 Completions per game , 2007 Most Passes had intercepted - 28, 1983 Pass-completion percentage -.675, 2008 Net yards passing - 5,155, 2007 Touchdown passes - 52, 2008 Total offensive plays - 1,024, 2007 Total offensive yards - 7,079, 2008 Total offensive yards per play - 7.1, 2008 Total offensive yards per game , 2008 Punts - 92, 1946 Punting yards - 3,166, 1990 Punting average , 1995 Punts had blocked - 4, 1946 Punt returns - 39, 1947 Punt-return yardage - 508, 1947 Punt-return average , 1962 Kickoff returns - 69, 1988 Kickoff-return yardage - 1,308, 1992 Kickoff-return average , 1947 First downs rushing - 167, 1977 First downs passing - 263, 1986 Most Fumbles - 53, 1975 Most Fumbles lost - 28, 1975 Points - 626, 2008 Points per game , 2008 Most 50 point games, season - 6, 2008 Most 35 point games, season - 11, 2008 Defense Fewest Rushing attempts - 375, 1955 Fewest Net yards rushing - 1,189, 1965 Lowest Rushing average - 2.7, 1972 Fewest Rushing yards per game , 1997 Fewest Passes attempted - 124, 1955 Fewest Passes completed - 49, 1955 Most Opponents passes intercepted - 25, 1962 Most Interception-return yards - 529, 1962 Lowest Pass completion percentage -.33, 1963 Fewest Net yards passing - 587, 1956 Fewest Touchdown passes - 3, 1949 Fewest Total offensive plays - 499, 1955 Fewest Total offensive yards - 2,017, 1955 Fewest Total offensive yards per play - 3.7, 1956 Fewest Total offensive yards per game , 1948 Most opponents punts - 86, 1968 Lowest Punting average , 1967 Lowest Punt-return average - 4.0, 1998 and 1975 Fewest First downs rushing - 64, 1965 Fewest First downs passing - 41, 1963 Fewest Total first downs - 134, 1963 Most Fumbles - 42, 1976 and 1979 Most Fumbles lost - 28, 1979 Fewest Points - 83, 1956 Points per game - 9.6, 1956 Miscellaneous Overall record: (.486) Most wins in a season: 12, 2007 Most losses in a season: 11, 2002 Undefeated and untied regular season: Twice, 3-0 in 1918; 11-0 in 2007 Undefeated and untied complete season: One, 3-0 in 1918 Single-game attendance: 23,276 vs. ENMU (Oct. 13, 2007) set NCAA Division II home attendance record Most wins to start collegiate coaching career: 8, Don Carthel in 2005 Longest winning streak: 12, Aug. 30, 2007-Nov. 24, Most consecutive regular-season wins: 21, Oct. 28, 2006-Oct. 18, 2008 Most consecutive home wins: 12, Nov. 11, 2006-Oct. 18, Most consecutive regular-season home wins: 10, Nov. 11, Oct. 18, 2008 Most consecutive regular-season road wins: 22, Oct. 23, Present Longest winless streak: 19, Sept. 22, Nov. 16, 2002 (0-19) Lowest scoring team: 48, 1910 (4 games), 61, 1983 (11 games) Most points scored by opponents: 403, 1988 (40.3 avg.); 2002 (36.6 avg.) Most ties in a season: 2, 1932, 1936 and 1976 Longest streak for scoreless opponents: 7, started in second game of 1918 season and ended in sixth game of Highest scoring game by WTAMU: 161, 2008; Abilene Christan 93, WTAMU 68 Highest winning margin by WTAMU: 100, 1923 vs. Panhandle State High scoring game by an opponent: 99, 1917 by New Mexico Military Highest combined scoring by both teams: 161, 2008 (Abilene Christan 93, WTAMU 68) Individual Records Rushing Most yards game - 340, Eugene Morris vs. Montana State, Oct. 5, 1968 Most yards season - 1,571, Eugene Morris, 1968 Most yards freshman season - 1,198, Keithon Flemming, 2007 Most yards career - 4,359, DeWayne Miles, Most attempts, game - 38, Eugene Morris vs. Western Michigan, Nov. 9, 1968 Most attempts, season - 270, DeWayne Miles, Most attempts, career - 770, DeWayne Miles, Best average per attempt, season , Bill Cross, 1950 Best average per attempt, career - 7.6, Bill Cross, Longest run from scrimmage - 99, twice - Ralph Thompson vs. Wichita State, Sept. 26, 1970 and Keithon Flemming vs. Angelo State, Oct. 27, 2007 Passing Most yards, game - 595, Keith Null at Abilene Christian, Nov. 22, 2008 Most yards, season - 5,097, Keith Null, 2008 Most yards, career - 9,769, Keith Null, Most completions, game - 44, Dalton Bell vs. Angelo State, Oct. 28, 2006 Most completions, season - 386, Dalton Bell, 2006 Most completions, career - 699, Dalton Bell, 2006 Most attempts, game - 69, Grady Benton, 1994 Most attempts, season - 585, Dalton Bell, 2006 Most attempts, career - 1,301, Derek Moupin Best completion percentage, game (10 of 11), Jim Dawson vs. BYU, Sept. 23, 1961 Best completion percentage career (793 of 1174), Keith Null, Most TD passes, game - 8, Grady Benton vs. Howard Payne, Sept. 17, 1994 Most TD passes, season - 48, Keith Null, 2008 Most TD passes, career - 92, Keith Null, Most passes had intercepted, game - 5, Bobby Lane vs. Hardin- Simmons, Oct. 27, 1951; Grady Benton vs. Midwestern State, Oct. 1, 1994 Most passes had intercepted, season - 20, Tod Mayfield, 1986 Most passes had intercepted, career - 38, Tully Blanchard, ; Tod Mayfield, Team record for passes had intercepted in a game - 6, vs. McNeese State, Sept. 17, 1983 Total Offense Most yards total offense, game - 582, Keith Null at Abilene Christian, Nov. 22, 2008 Most yards total offense, season - 4,976, Keith Null, 2008 Most yards total offense per game, season , Grady Benton, 1994 Most yards total offense, career - 9,174, Keith Null, Most attempts, game - 72, Tod Mayfield vs. Indiana State, Oct. 5, 1985 Most attempts, season - 641, Dalton Bell 2006 Most attempts, career - 1,335, Derek Maupin, Receiving Most passes caught game - 18, Brad Bailey vs. Panhandle State, Nov. 12, 1994 Most passes caught, season - 119, Brad Bailey, 1994 Most passes caught, career - 244, Charly Martin, Most TD passes caught, game - 5, Charly Martin at Abilene Christian, Nov. 22, 2008 Most TD passes caught, season - 22, Charly Martin, 2008 Most TD passes caught, career - 45, Charly Martin, Most yards gained, game - 323, Charly Martin at Abilene Christian, Nov. 22, 2008 Most yards gained, season - 1,867, Charly Martin, 2008 Most yards per game, season , Charly Martin, 2008 Most yards gained, career - 4,108, Charly Martin, Scoring Most points, game - 36, Pete Pedro vs. Texas-El Paso, Sept. 30, 1961 Most points, season - 138, Charly Martin, 2008 Most points, career - 332, DeWayne Miles, Most TDs, game - 6, Pete Pedro vs. Texas-El Paso, Sept. 30, 1961 Most TDs, season - 22, Pete Pedro, 1961; Charly Martin, 2008 Most TDs, career - 55, DeWayne Miles, Most field goals, game - 4, Dennis Steinbock vs. McNeese State, Sept. 25, 1982 Most field goals, season - 14, Jon Roberts, 2007 Most field goals, career - 21, Bruce Wyre, Longest field goal - 58 yards, Bruce Wyre vs. Louisville, Nov. 24, 1973 Most PATs, season - 77, James Chandler, 2008 Most PATs, career - 77, James Chandler, 2008-present Most consecutive PATs, career - 49, James Chandler (2008) Punting Most punts, game - 12, Mark Bounds vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville, Oct. 28, 1988; vs. Cal Poly SLO, Sept. 9, 1989 Most punts, season - 78, Kevin Brinkley, 1999 Most punts, career - 199, Mark Bounds, Best punting average, season , Mark Bounds, 1990 (69 punts, 3,199 yards) Best punting average, career , Jon Mason (96 punts, 4,153 yards) Longest punt - 89, Mark Bounds, vs. Central Okla., Oct. 27, 1990 Punt Returns Most returns, season - 27, John Holt, 1978 Most returns, career - 66, John Holt, 1978 Most yards, season - 368, Curley Watters, 1966 Most yards, career - 743, Curley Watters, Longest return, game - 94 yards, Tony Waters vs. San Jose State, Oct. 31, 1964 Kickoff Returns Most returns, season - 28, Tim Anuszkiewicz, 1988 Most returns, career - 91, Duane Joubert, Most yards, season - 756, Duane Joubert, 1992 Most yards, career - 2,281, Duane Joubert, Best return average, season (14 returns, 489 yards), Rebert Mack, 1996 Best return average, career (38 returns, 913 yards), Rebert Mack, Most touchdowns, career - 3, Duane Joubert, Longest return, game - 100, Anthony Armstrong vs. ENMU, Nov. 8, 2003; Kareem Larrimore vs. Panhandle State, Aug. 29, 1998; Clifford Douglas vs. SW Oklahoma State, Sept. 21, 1996; Ned Jolly vs. Hardin-Simmons, Oct. 22, 1960 Interceptions Most interceptions, season - 11, Steve Haterius, 1967 Most interceptions by a freshman, season - 8, Chris Lacy, 1994 Most interceptions, career - 18, Steve Haterius, Most return yards, season - 168, Jerry Logan, 1962 Most return yards, career - 310, Raymond Brown, Longest return, game - 99, Jerry Logan vs. Arizona State, Oct. 13, L S C C h a m p i o n s , , , N C A A p l a y o f f a p p e r a n c e s , , ,

87 football record book Top 10 Career Records Total Offense years Plays Rush Pass Total 1. Keith Null (Lampasas, TX) 4 ( ) 1, ,385 9, Derek Maupin (Canadian, TX) 3 ( ) 1, ,930 8, Dalton Bell (Canyon, TX) 4 ( ) 1, ,841 7, Tod Mayfield (Panhandle, TX) 3 ( ) 1, ,424 7, Grady Benton (Mesa, AZ) 2 ( ) ,618 5, DeWayne Miles (Amherst, TX) 4 ( ) 770 4, , Victor McGhee (Longview, TX) 2 ( ) ,529 4, Hank Washington (Los Angeles, CA) 2 ( ) ,510 3, Bo Robinson (Lamesa, TX) 4 ( ) 653 3, , Norman White (Woodlands, TX) 4 ( ) 678 3, ,422 Rushing years Rushes Yards Avg. 1. DeWayne Miles (Amherst, TX) 3 ( ) 770 4, Bo Robinson (Lamesa, TX) 4 ( ) 653 3, Norman White (Woodlands, TX) 4 ( ) 670 3, Eugene Morris (Pittsburgh, PA) 3 ( ) 539 3, Bill Cross (Canadian, TX) 4 ( ) 326 2, Duane Thomas (Dallas, TX) 3 ( ) 396 2, Patrick Strambler (Odessa, TX) 4 ( ) 426 2, J.R. Compton (Hale Center, TX) 4 ( ) 457 2, Pete Pedro (Lynn, MA) 3 ( ) 317 2, Charles Wright (Canyon, TX) 3 ( ) 348 2, Passing Yards years comp-att Int TD Yards 1. Keith Null (Lampasas, TX) 4 ( ) 751-1, , Derek Maupin (Canadian, TX) 3 ( ) 759-1, , Dalton Bell (Canyon, TX) 4 ( ) 699-1, , Tod Mayfield (Panhandle, TX) 3 ( ) , Grady Benton (Mesa, AZ) 2 ( ) , Victor McGee (Longview, TX) 2 ( ) , Gary Thomas (Rancho Palos Verdes, CA) 2 ( ) , Hank Washington (Los Angeles, CA) 2 ( ) , Dan Buesing (Vernon, TX) 3 ( ) , Arnold Marcha (Corpus Christi, TX) 4 ( ) ,269 Pass Receptions years yards Rec. TD Avg. 1. Charly Martin (Farmington, NM) 4 ( ) 4, Brad Bailey (Plano, TX) 3 ( ) 2, Duane Joubert (Beaumont, TX) 4 ( ) 1, Stan Carraway (Paramount, CA) 2 ( ) 2, Ramon Perry (Pacoima, CA) 2 ( ) 1, Anthony Armstrong (Carrollton, TX) 4 ( ) 1, Keith Miller (Dallas, TX) 3 ( ) 2, Maurice White (Windsor, CA) 2 ( ) Pete Loera (Mesa, AZ) 3 ( ) 1, Shaun Scott-Jones (Lubbock, TX) 4 ( ) 1, Reception Yards years yards Rec. TD Avg. 1. Charly Martin (Farmington, NM) 4 (2004, 06-08) 4, Brad Bailey (Plano, TX) 3 ( ) 2, Keith Miller (Dallas, TX) 3 ( ) 2, Stan Carraway (Paramount, CA) 2 ( ) 2, Pete Loera (Mesa, AZ, TX) 3 ( ) 1, Duane Joubert (Beaumont, TX) 4 ( ) 1, Anthony Armstrong (Carrollton, TX) 4 ( ) 1, Ramon Perry (Pacoima, CA) 2 ( ) 1, Dave Szymakowski (Bethlehem, PA) 3 ( ) 1, Tonae Martin (Aledo, TX) 2 ( ) 1, Scoring years TD XP/FG 2XP Total 1. DeWayne Miles (Amherst, TX) 3 ( ) 55 0/ Charly Martin (Farmington, NM) 4 (2004, 06-08) 45 0/ Eugene Morris (Pittsburgh, PA) 3 ( ) 42 0/ Norman White (Woodlands, TX) 4 ( ) 34 0/ Pete Pedro (Lynn, MA) 3 ( ) 33 0/ Charles Wright (Canyon, TX) 4 ( ) 32 0/ Bill Cross (Canadian, TX) 4 ( ) 29 7/ J.R. Compton (Hale Center, TX) 4 ( ) 26 0/ Keithon Flemming (Mesquite, TX) 2 ( ) 25 0/ Brad Bailey (Plano, TX) 3 ( ) 22 0/ w w w. g o b u f f s g o. c o m 85

88 football record book Top 10 Single Season Records Passing Yards 1. Keith Null (2008) 5, Keith Null (2007) 4, Dalton Bell (2006) 3, Dalton Bell (2005) 3, Tod Mayfield (1986) 3, Grady Benton (1994) 3, Derek Maupin (2004) 3, Tod Mayfield (1985) 3, Victor McGee (1982) 3, Derek Maupin (2003) 2,789 Rushing Yards 1. Eugene Morris (1968) 1, DeWayne Miles (2000) 1, Bo Robinson (1977) 1, Eugene Morris (1967) 1, Charles Wright (1950) 1, Keithon Flemming (2007) 1, Patrick Strambler (1998) 1, Billy Pritchett (1971) 1, Norman White (1994) 1, Norman White (1993) 1,109 Receiving Yards 1. Charly Martin (2008) 1, Brad Bailey (1994) 1, Stan Carraway (1985) 1, Stan Carraway (1986) 1, Charly Martin (2006) 1, Keith Miller (1990) 1, Tonae Martin (2005) 1, Charly Martin (2007) Ramon Perry (2005) Keith Miller (1989) 879 Sacks 1. Franco Glaze (1997) Brandon Swain (2007) Mike Paschal (1990) Franco Glaze (1998) Eugen Sims (2008) 10 Caleb Holt (1996) Maurice Hobson (1980) 8 8. Johnny Turner (1989) 7 Darrell Lewis (2003) Baron Jackson (1983) 6 Tackles 1. Joe Calhoun (1995) Alondra Johnson (1987) Jared Brock (2006) Norman Bell (1984) Adam St. Clair (2001) 114 Adam Shaw (2003) Bobby Azam (1992) Norman Bell (1983) Brian Christian (1994) Chaun Thompson (2002) 104 Year by Year Individual Leaders since Passing Yards: Bubba Hillman 314 Rushing Yards: Joe Walden 569 Receiving Yards: Mark Clapp 116 Touchdowns: Joe Walden 11 Receptions: Mark Clapp Passing Yards: Bubba Hillman 357 Rushing Yards: Ron Mills 569 Receiving Yards: Ken Ballard 125 Touchdowns: Charles Sanders 12 Receptions: Ken Ballard Passing Yards: Jack York 198 Rushing Yards: Charlie Sanders 938 Receiving Yards: Tommy Coffey 82 Touchdowns: Charlie Sanders 6 Receptions: Tommy Coffey Passing Yards: Mac Kehoe 370 Rushing Yards: Bob Ratliff 545 Receiving Yards: Tommy Coffey 431 Touchdowns: Bob Ratliff 6 Receptions: Tommy Coffey Passing Yards: Jim Dawson 297 Rushing Yards: Rex Loftis 387 Receiving Yards: Fred Hedgecoke Passing Yards: Jim Dawson 921 Rushing Yards: Jim Densman 307 Receiving Yards: Jerry Logan Passing Yards: Jim Dawson 566 Rushing Yards: Pete Pedro 976 Receiving Yards: Jerry Richardson Passing Yards: Jim Dawson 652 Rushing Yards: Pete Pedro 831 Receiving Yards: Jerry Richardson 282 Touchdowns: Jerry Logan 13 Receptions: Jerry Richardson Passing Yards: David Gibson 449 Rushing Yards: Ollie Ross 364 REceiving Yards: Jerry Richardson 246 Touchdowns: Jerry Richardson, Ollie Ross 5 Receptions: Jerry Richardson 18 Interceptions: Ollie Ross Passing Yards: Bill Bundy 694 Rushing Yards: Russell Mundy 495 Receiving Yards: Ted Wheeler 165 Touchdowns: Earl West 5 Receptions: Ted Wheeler 11 Interceptions: Gene Browning, Tony Waters Passing yards: Hank Washington 1403 Rushing Yards: Don Dennis 288 Receiving Yards: Roy Armentrout L S C C h a m p i o n s , , , N C A A p l a y o f f a p p e r a n c e s , , ,

89 football record book Touchdowns: Brian Deady 5 Receptions: Roy Armentrout 34 Interceptions: Rich Barrett Passing Yards: Hank Washington 2107 Rushing Yards: Eugene Morris 543 Receiving Yards: Dave Szymakowski Passing Yards: Roy Winters 1552 Rushing Yards: Eugene Morris 1274 Receiving Yards: Dave Szymakowski 479 Touchdowns: Eugene Morris 12 Receptions: Dave Szymakowski 32 Interceptions: Steve Haterius Passing Yards: Roy Winters 1145 Rushing Yards: Eugene Morris 1571 Receiving Yards: Dick Flynn 319 Touchdowns: Eugene Morris 19 Receptions: Dick Flynn 23 Interceptions: Billy Lantow Passing Yards: Tully Blanchard 858 Rushing Yards: Johnny Darden 581 Receiving Yards: Tracy Dickson 589 Passing Touchdowns: Tully Blanchard 8 Rushing Touchdowns: Johnny Darden 6 Receiving Touchdowns: Tracy Dickson 5 Receptions: Tracy Dickson 22 Interceptions: Steve Rogers Passing Yards: Tully Blanchard 509 Rushing Yards: Anthony Dogan 669 Receiving Yards: Jeff Lloyd 161 Passing Touchdowns: Tully Blanchard 4 Rushing Touchdowns: Anthony Dogan 7 Receiving Touchdowns: Jeff Lloyd 4 Receptions: Jeff Lloyd, Scott Wiley 4 Interceptions: Michael Kelson, Mike Lozano Passing Yards: Tully Blanchard 509 Rushing Yards: Robert Mayberry 843 Receiving Yards: Scott Wiley Passing Yards: Clarence Redic 1090 Rushing Yards: Duane Thomas 1072 Receiving Yards: Olan Thompson 231 Passing Touchdowns: Clarence Redic 4 Rushing Touchdowns: Duane Thomas 10 Receiving Touchdowns: Robert Jackson, Olan Thompson 2 Receptions: Olan Thompson 19 Interceptions: Troy Anderson Passing Yards: Ed Holwig 1097 Rushing Yards: Ralph Thompson 848 Receiving Yards: Daryl Wynn 334 Passing Touchdowns: Ed Holwig 6 Rushing Touchdowns: Ralph Thompson 10 Receiving Touchdowns: Ralph Thompson 2 Receptions: Daryl Wynn 25 Interceptions: Raymond Brown Passing Yards: Ed Holwig 548 Rushing Yards: Billy Pritchett 1128 Receiving Yards: Daryl Wynn 206 Passing Touchdowns: Ed Holwig, Ron Leach 2 Rushing Touchdowns: Billy Pritchett 7 Receiving Touchdowns: Carl Brown 3 Receptions: Daryl Wynn 14 Interceptions: Mike Hrncir Passing Yards: Mike Wartes 464 Rushing Yards: Cole Fraley 794 Receiving Yards: Carl Brown 267 Passing Touchdowns: Mike Wartes 2 Rushing Touchdowns: Jimmy Lisle 7 Receiving Touchdowns: Carl Brown 2 Receptions: Carl Brown 12 Interceptions: Daryl Carr, Robert Edwards, Johnny McDowell Passing Yards: Don Nava 1384 Rushing Yards: Jimmy Lisle 513 Receiving Yards: Merced Solis 499 Passing Touchdowns: Don Nava 3 Rushing Touchdowns: Clois Burgess, Rich Schleider 3 Receiving Touchdowns: Tom Brownfield, Tracy Dicson, John Paul Lee 1 Receptions: Merced Solis 35 Interceptions: Daryl Carr Passing Yards: Tracy Qualls 456 Rushing Yards: Bo Robinson 1399 Receiving Yards: Frank Dudley 205 Passing Touchdowns: Tracy Qualls 7 Rushing Touchdowns: Bo Robinson 11 Receiving Touchdowns: Frank Dudley 2 Receptions: Frank Dudley 12 Tackles: Larry Spears 92 Interceptions: Mike Rychlik, Rounell Simon Passing Yards: Clint Plant 520 Rushing Yards: Cleveland Robinson 880 Receiving Yards: Reggie Spencer 356 Passing Touchdowns: Larry Thmpson 5 Rushing Touchdowns: Drew Johnson 6 Receiving Touchdowns: Reggie Spencer 2 Receptions: Reggie Spencer 21 Tackles: Scott Braden 77 Interceptions: Vic Hayes, Darryl Hemphill Passing Yards: Larry Thompson 380 Rushing Yards: Danny Clark 681 Receiving Yards: Milton Baker 177 Passing Touchdowns: Larry Thompson 6 Rushing Touchdowns: Danny Clark 11 Receiving Touchdowns: Milton Baker, Ricky Collinsworth 3 Receptions: Danny Clark 10 Interceptions: Darryl Hemphill Passing Yards: Matt Patterson 1125 Rushing Yards: Jackie Compton 656 Receiving Yards: Ricky Collinsworth 517 Passing Touchdowns: Matt Patterson 7 Rushing Touchdowns: Danny Clark 7 Receiving Touchdowns: Ricky Collinsowrth 5 Receptions: Ricky Collinsworth 32 Interceptions: Darryl Hemphill Passing Yards: Victor McGee 1035 Rushing Yards: Paul Bell 624 Receiving Yards: Curtis Bennett Passing yards: Victor McGee 3224 w w w. g o b u f f s g o. c o m 87

90 football record book Rushing Yards: Paul Bell 347 Receiving Yards: Mark Manley 780 Passing Touchdowns: Victor McGee 20 Rushing Touchdowns: Milton Baker 3 Receiving Touchdowns: Curtis Bennett, Earl Wilson 6 Receptions: Mark Manley 57 Interceptions: Charles Briscoe Passing Yards: David Harbin 715 Rushing Yards: Johnny Johnson 514 Receiving Yards: Gary Fletcher 417 Passing Touchdowns: Tom Cortez, Ricky Davis, David Harbin 2 Rushing Touchdowns: Johnny Johnson 4 Receiving Touchdowns: Billy Record 2 Receptions: David Wood 26 Sacks: Baron Jackson 6 Tackles: Nomran Bell 108 Interceptions: Don Wood Passing Yards: David Harbin 728 Rushing Yards: Wayne High 424 Receiving Yards: David Wood 616 Passing Touchdowns: David Harbin 5 Rushing Touchdowns: David Harbin 5 Receiving Touchdowns: David Wood 8 Receptions: David Wood 30 Sacks: Norman Bell, Willard Goff, Scott Peoples, Dennis Schneider 2 Tackles: Norman Bell 117 Interceptions: Don Carpenter Passing Yards: Tod Mayfield 3432 Rushing Yards: James Morton 626 Receiving Yards: Stan Carraway Passing Yards: Tod Mayfield 3664 Rushing Yards: J.R. Compton 806 Receiving Yards: Stan Carraway 1175 Passing Touchdowns: Tod Mayfield 31 Rushing Touchdowns: J.R. Compton 11 Receiving Touchdowns: Votie Patterson 12 Interceptions: Todd Littlejohn 2 Rushing Touchdowns: Maurice Williams 4 Receiving Touchdowns: Keith Miller 8 Receptions: harles Christian 55 Sacks: Johnny Turner 7 Tackles: Cedric Buckley 85.5 Interceptions: Cedric Buckley, Andre Cooper Passing Yards: Mark Reiland 1009 Rushing Yards: Maurice Williams 571 Receiving Yards: Keith Miller 1130 Passing Touchdowns: Royce Slechta 6 Rushing Touchdowns: Maurice Williams 6 Receiving Touchdowns: Keith Miller 9 Receptions: Keith Miller 61 Sacks: Mike Paschal 11.5 Tackles: Mike Paschal 85 Interceptions: Shy Burney, Craig Hemphill No Football Program 1992 Passing Yards: Codie Scott 738 Rushing Yards: Jeff Myers 365 Receiving Yards: Brad Bailey 642 Passing Touchdowns: Codie Scott 5 Rushing Touchdowns: Jeff Myers 2 Receiving Touchdowns: Braid Bailey, Jeff Bridges 2 Receptions: Brad Bailey 57 Sacks: Bobby Azam, Brian Christian, Kenneth Lawrence 3 Tackles: Bobby Azam 112 Interceptions: Wayne Needham Passing Yards: Brian Bailey 1418 Rushing Yards: Norman White 1109 Receiving Yards: Duane Joubert 537 Passing Touchdowns: Brian Bailey 12 Rushing Touchdowns: Norman White 8 Receiving Touchdowns: Duane Joubert, Pete Loera 5 Receptions: Duane Joubert 59 Sacks: Brian Christian, Steve Edwards, Erik Kirkpatrick 2 Tackles: Brian Christian 90 Interceptions: Wayne Needham Passing Yards: Steve Kragthorpe 1980 Rushing Yards: J.R. Compton 1004 Receiving Yards: Devon Fortson 373 Passing Touchdowns: Steve Kragthorpe 9 Rushing Touchdowns: J.R. Compton 11 Receiving Touchdowns: D. Fortson, Robert Hall, J. Morton, Herman West 2 Receptions: James Morton 36 Sacks: David Newman 5 Tackles: Alondra Johnson 143 Interceptions: Robert Johnson Passing Yards: Doak Taylor 2379 Rushing Yards: Greg Hodges 606 Receiving Yards: Rich Stephens 590 Passing Touchdowns: Doak Taylor 23 Rushing Touchdowns: Greg Hodges 5 Receiving Touchdowns: Rich Stephens 8 Receptions: Greg Hodges, Herman West 37 Sacks: Maurice Hobson 8 Tackles: Maurice Hobson 76 Interceptions: Andrew Gowell Passing Yards: Dan Buesing 2085 Rushing Yards: Maurice Williams 250 Receiving Yards: Keith Miller 879 Passing Touchdowns: Dan Buesing Passing Yards: Grady Benton 3541 Rushing Yards: Norman White 1122 Receiving Yards: Brad Bailey 1552 Passing Touchdowns: Grady Benton 30 Rushing Touchdowns: Norman White 18 Receiving Touchdowns: Brad Bailey 16 Receptions: Brad Bailey 119 Sacks: Erik Kirkpatrick 5 Tackles: Brian Christian 107 Interceptions: Chris Lacy Passing Yards: Grady Benton 2077 Rushing Yards: Norman White 799 Receiving Yards: Carlos Artis 793 Passing Touchdowns: Grady Benton 19 Rushing Touchdowns: Norman White 6 Receiving Touchdowns: Carlos Artis, Pete Loera 6 Receptions: Duane Joubert 53 Sacks: Brian Christian, Orion Sewell 5 Tackles: Joe Calhoun 151 Interceptions: Cliff Douglas, Rebert Mack Passing Yards: Michael Schmucker 635 Rushing Yards: Norman White 392 Receiving Yards: Charles Barnes 335 Passing Touchdowns: Craig Coleman 4 88 L S C C h a m p i o n s , , , N C A A p l a y o f f a p p e r a n c e s , , ,

91 football record book Rushing Touchdowns: Norman White 1 Receiving Touchdowns: Dendrick Thompson, Marquette Wesson 2 Receptions: Marquette Wesson 21 Sacks: Caleb Holt 10 Tackles: Mike Martinez 97 Interceptions: Chris Lacy, Rodney McCurry Passing Yards: Gary Thomas 1749 Rushing Yards: DeWayne Miles 845 Receiving Yards: Kory Jones 595 Passing Touchdowns: Gary THomas 13 Rushing Touchdowns: DeWayne Miles 12 Receiving Touchdowns: Chris Washington 12 REceptions: Kory Jones 34 Sacks: Franco Glaze 15.5 Tackles: Brandon Weber 86 Interceptions: Rebert Mack Passing Yards: Gary Thomas 1844 Rushing Yards: Patrick Strambler 1153 Receiving Yards: Antonio Harrison 664 Passing Touchdowns: Gary Thomas 9 Rushing Touchdowns: DeWayne Miles, Patrick Strambler 15 Receiving Touchdowns: Antonio Harrison 6 Receptions: Antonio Harrison 36 Sacks: Franco Glaze 11 Tackles: Germaine Gaspard 96 Interceptions: Brian Humphrey, Mike Murphy Passing Yards: Judd Moller 974 Rushing Yards: DeWayne Miles 1,053 Receiving Yards: Antonio Harrison 344 Passing Touchdowns: Judd Moller 5 Rushing Touchdowns: DeWayne Miles 11 Receiving Touchdowns: Antonio Harrison, Asanti Danzie 2 Receptions: Antonio Harrison 18 Sacks: Brian Thompson 7 Tackles: John Thompson 136 Interceptions: Kareem Larrimore Passing Yards: Rick Leach 1599 Rushing Yards: DeWayne Miles 1524 Receiving Yards: Mario King 435 Passing Touchdowns: Rick Leach 6 Rushing Touchdowns: DeWayne Miles 16 Receiving Touchdowns: Jason Arnold 3 Receptions: Mario King 26 Sacks: Will Goodloe 5 Tackles: Donnie Adams, Ray Ross 88 Interceptions: Ray Ross Passing Yards: Josh Knight 1813 Rushing Yards: Dante Clay 859 Receiving Yards: Chris Guillen 488 Passing Touchdowns: Josh Knight 12 Rushing Touchdowns: Josh Knight 4 Receiving Touchdowns: Kaleb Clay, Chris Guillen 6 Receptions: Sirquon Hardy 35 Sacks: Charlie Langston 5 Tackles: Adam St. Clair 114 Interceptions: Randy Bowers, Carlos Cox, Joey Gipson, Adam St. Clair Passing Yards: Derek Maupin 1473 Rushing Yards: Dominique Bibben 518 Receiving Yards: Sirquon Hardy 670 Passing Touchdowns: Josh Knight, Derek Maupin 2 Rushing Touchdowns: Chase Allen, Dominque Bibben, Aubrey Lacy 3 Receiving Touchdowns: Kaleb Clay 4 Receptions: Sirquon Hardy 50 Sacks: Adam St. Clair 5 Tackles: Chaun Thompson 104 Interceptions: Cody Stovall Passing Yards: Derek Maupin 2789 Rushing Yards: Aubrey Lacy 727 Receiving Yards: Anthony Armstrong 740 Passing Touchdowns: Derek Maupin 16 Rushing Touchdowns: Aubrey Lacy 10 Receiving Touchdowns: Anthony Armstrong, Dominique Bibben 4 Receptions: Anthony Armstrong 54 Sacks: Darrell Lewis 7 Tackles: Adam Shaw 114 Interceptions: Dominique Carter Passing Yards: Derek Maupin 3461 Rushing Yards: Dominique Bibben 400 Receiving Yards: Anthony Armstrong 607 Passing Touchdowns: Derek Maupin 19 Rushing Touchdowns: Dominique Bibben 2 Receiving Touchdowns: Tonae Martin 5 Receptions: Anthony Armstrong 54 Sacks: Darrell Lewis 4 Tackles: Adam Shaw 98 Interceptions: Dominique Carter Passing Yards: Dalton Bell 3799 Rushing Yards: Joe Harris 697 Receiving Yards: Tonae Martin 1055 Passing Touchdowns: Dalton Bell 30 Rushing Touchdowns: Joe Harris 9 Receiving Touchdowns: Tonae Martin 12 Receptions: Ramon Perry 71 Sacks: John Granger, Tony Scearce 4 Tackles: Jeremy Hibbler 95 Interceptions: Keon Gaither Passing Yards: Dalton Bell 3998 Rushing Yards: Maurice White 756 Receiving yards: Charly Martin Passing Touchdowns: Dalton Bell 32 Rushing Touchdowns: Dalton Bell 5 Receiving Touchdowns: Shaun Scott-Jones 11 Receptions: Ramon Perry 75 Sacks: Jared Brock, T.J. Nickleberry, Brett Watson, Justin Williams 4 Tackles: Jared Brock 119 Interceptions: Don Hooks, Darnell Johnson Passing Yards: Keith Null 4134 Rushing Yards: Keithon Flemming 1229 Receiving yards: Charly Martin..927 Passing Touchdowns: Keith Null 41 Rushing Touchdowns: Keithon Flemming 12 Receiving Touchdowns: Charly Martin 11 Receptions: Keithon Flemming 73 Sacks: Brandon Swain 14 Tackles: Jared Brock 96 Interceptions: Cashmin Thomas Passing Yards: Keith Null 5097 Rushing Yards: Keithon Flemming 756 Receiving yards: Charly Martin Passing Touchdowns: Keith Null 48 Rushing Touchdowns: Keithon Flemming 13 Receiving Touchdowns: Charly Martin 22 Receptions: Charly Martin 95 Sacks: Eugene Sims 10 Tackles: Jared Brock 83 Interceptions: Darnell Johnson 6 w w w. g o b u f f s g o. c o m 89

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Malone Gene Mayfield Eugene Mercury Morris Pistol Pete Pedro Jesse Powell Jerry Richardson Bo Robinson James Scott Allen Simpson Dave Szymakowski Duane Thomas Butch Waltershied* Charles Wright 1989 Tom Airhart Jerry Behrens Lawrence Brotherton* Grady Burson* Milt Fitts Buck Garrett Clark Johnson Leon Manley Ronald Mills Borden Price* 1990 Jim Campbell Dory Funk, Jr. Merry Johnson-Byers Metz La Follette* Bob Petrich Scottie Pierce Gail Simpson Burl Wood Earl Wood Phillip Wright 1991 Carl Brown Austell Burrus* Charlie Daves Steve Haterius 1992 Woody Gilliland Royce Hillman Rhonda Kimbrough Jo Meaker 1993 Warren Hasse# Tod Mayfield Weldon Trice Vanessa Wells Thibert 1994 Carl Birdsong Kim Hudson Megan Kinen Morton* Reggie McElroy 1995 Eddie Connor * Roy Lee Dunn David Kent Von Tucker Sims 1996 Jill Myatt McDonald Julie Myatt O Dell Reggie Ramey Ollie Ross 1997 Stan Carraway Terry Funk Football All-Americans Allene Stovall Teresa Tinner AP Little All-America Don Hansen s Football Gazette, Charly Martin (wide receiver) - 1st-team Gene Mayfield (quarterback) - AP Little Todd Littlejohn (cornerback) - Honorable 2004 D2football.com, ESPN The Magzine/CoSIDA Academic All-America mention - AP Little All-America Pat McCoy (offensive lineman) - 1st-team Keith Null (quarterback) - Honorable mention All-District 6 Bill Cross: Helms Hall of Fame Steve McMurty (offensive tackle) - Honorable - CollegeSportsReport.com, AP Little - Don Hansen s Football Gazette, Keith Null (quarterback) - 1st-team ESPN 1955 mention - AP Little All-America All-America; Honorable mention D2football.com, The Magzine/CoSIDA Academic All- Joe Brooks - Williams National Football 1987 Don Hansen s Gazette All-America, J Marcus Webb (offensive lineman) - 1st District 6 Rating System All-America J.R. Compton (running back) - 2nd-team D2football.com All-America team - D2football.com; 3rd team AP Little All-America, U.S. Achievement 2005 Don Hansen s Football Gazette. NCAA Post- Charles F. Sanders - 1st-team - AP Academy s Collegiate All-America Pat McCoy (offensive lineman) - 1st-team All-America 1989 American Football Coaches Association; 2nd Team - D2football.com, Don Academic Graduate 1957 Mark Bounds (punter) - 3rd-team - USA All-Americans Scholarships Charles F. Sanders - Williamson National Today/Football Gazette All-America Hansen s Football Gazette Football Rating System All-America 1990 Dalton Bell (quarterback) - Honorable Mark Bounds (punter) - 1st-team - Kodak mention - D2football.com, Don Ben Bentley Barry Johnson (defensive back) - GTE Jerry Don Logan - Williamson National All-America Hansen s Football Gazette 1982 Academic All-District 6 Football Rating System All-America 1993 Tonae Martin (receiver) - Honorable mention - D2football.com Darren Hofferichter (linebacker) - GTE Kevin Erick Dennis Norman White (running back) - Honorable Eugene Mercury Morris (running back) - mention - Dr. C.M. Frank All-America Dejuan Skinner (offesive lineman) -. 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Frank All-America Charly Martin (wide receiver) - 2nd Rebert Mack (corner back/return specialist) of the Year William Fifer (offensive tackle) - 2nd-team - AP Finalist (fifth-place); 2nd-team Dr. C.M. Football Gazette; Honorable mention ference Offensive Player of the Year All-America Frank All-America; 3rd-team - Football D2football.com Bret Leathers (punter) - GTE Academic Gazette All-America Dalton Bell (quarterback) - Honorable All-District 6 Victor McGhee (quarterback) - Missouri Valley Conference Newcomer of the Year Glen Keller - Honorable mention - AP Norman White (running back) - Honorable mention - Don Hansen s Football 2003 All-America Mention - Football Gazette All-America, Gazette Chad Kennedy (punter) - 1st-team CoSIDA 1986 Kevin Dennis - Honorable mention - AP Dr. C.M. 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Keithon Flemming - Honorable Mention - Academic All-District 6 Year Football Gazette Chad Kennedy (punter) - 1st-team CoSIDA Rich Stephens - LSC Freshman of the All-America Elvin Keller - Honorable mention - AP Frank All-America Don Hansen s Football Gazette Derek Maupin (quarterback) - 1st-team CoSIDA 1997 All-America 1995 Kolo Kapanui, (tight end) - 1st team - AP Academic All-District 6 DeWayne Miles (running back) - LSC Freshman of the Year 1980 Jon Mason (punter) - 1st-team - AP Little All- Little All-America, Daktronics; 2nd 2007 Elvin Keller (nose guard) - 3rd-team - AP America, Football Gazette All-America, Team - D2football.com; Honorable Jared Brock (linebacker) - 1st-team ESPN 2002 All-America Dr. C.M. Frank All-America, American mention - Don Hansen s Football The Magzine/CoSIDA Academic Chaun Thompson (linebacker) - LSC South 1985 Football Quarterly All-America Gazette All-District 6 Linebacker of the Year Stan Carraway (wide receiver) - Honorable mention - AP Division I-AA Little Rebert Mack (corner back/return specialist) mention - D2football.com ESPN The Magzine/CoSIDA Academic Anthony Armstrong (wide receiver) - LSC 1997 Charly Martin (wide receiver) - Honorable Charly Martin (wide receiver) - 1st-team 2003 All-America - 2nd-team AP Little All-America, Football Brandon Swain (defensive end) - 1st team All-District 6 South Wide Receiver of the Year Todd Pearson (center) - 2nd-team - AP Gazette All-America - American Football Coaches Association, AP Little All-America, Don The Magzine/CoSIDA Academic All- Pat McCoy (offensive lineman) - LSC Keith Null (quarterback) - 1st-team ESPN 2004 Division I-AA Little All-America Franco Glaze (defensive end) - 2nd-team - Hansen s Football Gazette, D2football. District 6 South Offensive Lineman of the Year Tod Mayfield (quarterback) - Honorable Football Gazette All-America com, Daktronics Kolt Kittley (wide receiver) - 2nd-team 2007 mention - Football News All-America; 1999 Cashmin Thomas - Honorable Mention - ESPN The Magzine/CoSIDA Academic Brandon Swain (defensive end) - LSC 3rd-team - AP Little All-America Kareem Larrimore (defensive back) - 1stteam - Football Gazette All-America 2008 Matt Manley (wide receiver) - 2nd-team Keithon Flemming (running back) - LSC Don Hansen s Football Gazette All-District 6 South Defensive Lineman of the Year Stan Carraway (wide receiver) - 1stteam - Football News All-American, 2000 Jared Brock (linebacker) - 1st team - ESPN The Magzine/CoSIDA Academic South Freshman of the Year Kodak All-America; 3rd-team-AP Little DeWayne Miles (running back) - 1st team American Football Coaches Association, AP Little All-America, Daktronics, 2008 Jared Brock (linebacker) - LSC South All-District All-America - Football Gazette All-America; 2nd Anthony Miller (linebacker) - 3rd-team - AP team Daktronics All-America Don Hansen s Football Gazette, Jared Brock (linebacker) - 1st-team ESPN Linebacker of the Year Little All-America; Honorable mention D2football.com. The Magzine/CoSIDA Academic All- Charly Martin (wide receiver) - LSC South Football News All-America Chaun Thompson (linebacker) - 1st-team Charly Martin (wide receiver) - 1st team District 6 Receiver of the Year Kevin Brown (punter): Honorable mention - AP Little All-American - AP Little All-America, Daktronics, 90 L S C C h a m p i o n s , , , N C A A p l a y o f f a p p e r a n c e s , , , Alex Hale* Bob Kelley Angela Seay Land Bruce Wyre 1999 Charles Byrd Sandy Callahan Danny Cazalas Joe Hayes 2000 Raymond Brown Henry Fields David Gasser Spencer Hank Washington* 2001 Ronnie Mankin Mike Mitchell Jeff Nunn Frank Stockman 2002 Dale Blaut Charles Kitchens Douglas C. Kriewald Bruce L. Womack 2003 J.R. Compton Joseph Kemei Natasha Taylor Stewart Bill Yung 2004 Eve Posey Boyce Box* Hubert Cuby Kitchens John Vanell 2005 Alondra Johnson Bob Kitchens Renee Luers-Gillispie Julie Saylor Young 2006 Ana Carolina Carol Pereira Ana Cristina Tita Pereira Bobby Kleinecke Scott Doores Ralph Davis*# 2007 Sarah Butler Carthel Martin Lattibeaudiere Charley Sanders Bob R. Sloan 2008 Davy Arnaud Ray Franks Leona Gerber DeWayne Miles ^Henry and Betty Ann Davis ^The late J.W. and Nell Foust and Whitney Russell Printers Key * Deceased # Honorary ^ Legacy Award

93 buffaloes in the pros Chaun Thompson Duane Thomas Eugene Mercury Morris Reggie McElroy John Ayers George Allen (64-65)...Houston Marc Andrews (66-67)...San Diego Ralph Anderson (68-70)...Pittsburgh Ray Armentrout (64-65)...Edmonton Anthony Armstrong (01-04)... Dallas Desperados John Ayers (73-75)... Denver/San Francisco Dag Azam (67-69)...Los Angeles Milton Baker (78-81)... Washington Dalton Bell (03-06)... Green Bay/Seattle/Carolina/Saskatchewan Carl Birdsong (77-78)...St. Louis Bill Bradley (60-61)...San Diego Larry Brazon (67-68)... NY Giants Carl Brown (71-73)... Kansas City Kevin Brown (83-86)...Chicago Ray Brown (68-70)... Atlanta Willie Brown (67-68)... Washington Tom Brownfield (72-73)...Miami Jimmy Campbell (65-67)...San Diego Tommy Coffey (56-58)...Edmonton J.R. Compton ( )... NY Giants Bill Cross (47-50)...Chicago Cardinals Tracy Dickson (72-74)...Dallas A.Z. Drones (67-68)...Los Angeles Bobby Duncum (64-66)...St. Louis Jerry Epps (1959)...Edmonton William Fifer (73-77)...Detroit Gary Finell (72-74)...San Diego Terry Funk (64-66)... Kansas City Dave Gasser (65-66)...Edmonton Franco Glaze (97-98)... Calgary Willard Goff (83-84)... Atlanta Frank Goodish (67)... Toronto/Washington Percy Green (65-66)...Detroit Robin Ham (80-82)... Cleveland Stan Hansen (68-70)...Baltimore Newt Harrell (88-89)...LA Raiders Antonio Harrison (98-99)...San Francisco Steve Haterius (65-67)...Toronto Floyd Headen (06-07)... Tampa Bay Carl Heiman (67-68)... Vancouver Darryl Hemphill (78-81)... Denver Ed Holwig (70-71)... Vancouver John Holt (77-80)... Indianapolis/Tampa Bay Mike Hrncir (70-71)... Vancouver John Jacobi (73-75)...Philadelphia Alonda Johnson (86-87)...British Columbia/Calgary Bryon Jones (67-68)... NY Giants Floyd Jones (74-75)...Edmonton Duane Joubert (92-95)... Calgary Kolo Kapanui (06-07)... Cleveland Glen Keller (76-79)... Atlanta Meshel Kelson (74-75)... Tampa Bay Tom Krempasky (64-66)... NY Giants Doug Kriewald (64-66)...Chicago Kareem Larrimore (98-99)...Dallas Jeff Lloyd (73-75)... Seattle Jerry Logan (60-62)...Baltimore Rebert Mack (95-97)...Baltimore Wilton Manley (62-64)...Dallas Charly Martin (04-08)...San Diego Pat McCoy (04-05)...Atlanta, Philadelphia Reggie McElroy (78-82)... NY Jets DeWayne Miles (97-00)... Lions/Vikings Rick Mordecai (73-74)... Green Bay James Morton (86, 88)... Tampa Bay Mercury Morris (66-68)...Miami Allen Mullins (72-74)...Dallas Russell Mundy (62-64)...Houston Ray McCowan (58-60)...Pittsburgh Bill McKinney (69-71)... Kansas City Don Nava (73-74)... Kansas City Keith Null (05-08)...St. Louis Albie Owens (66-68)...Houston, NY Jets Votie Patterson (85-87)...Chicago Pete Pedro (61-63)... New England Jim Perry (63)... Minnesota Bob Petrich (61-62)...San Diego Jesse Powell (66-68)...Miami Billy Pritchett (71-73)... Cleveland Roland Reichardt (68-69)...Los Angeles Jerry Richardson (61-63)...San Francisco Bo Robinson (75-78)...Detroit Pat Schwenke (05-07)... Tampa Bay Dejuan Skinner (04-05)...Philadelphia Merced Solis (72-74)...Kansas City/Vancouver Dick Stamier (65)...Hamilton Dave Szymakowski (65-67)...New Orleans Ray Taupule (99-00)...Lions Duane Thomas (67-68)...Dallas Chaun Thompson (98-02)... Cleveland/Houston Olan Thompson (68-70)...Baltimore Ralph Thompson (69-70)...New Orleans Rocky Thompson (68-71)... NY Giants Frank Thrasher (60-61)... Calgary Bill Uzzolino (64-65)...Hamilton John Varnell (60-62)...Houston Butch Waltersheid (63-66)... Washington Curley Watters (66-68)... Denver Earl West (62-64)...St. Louis Ted Wheeler (64-66)...St. Louis Devron Williams (95-96)...Tennessee Burl Wood (65-66)... New England David Wood (82-84)... Kansas City Earl Wood (65-66)... Saskatchewan Mike Zuffuto (66-67)...San Diego NFL Players Under Coach Carthel Charly martin was signed as a free agent in 2009 by the san diego chargers. photo courtesy of san diego chargers Keith null was drafted in the sixth round of the 2009 nfl draft by the st. louis rams photo by newman lowrance Patrick McCoy played the 2005 season under Don Carthel and, after garnering All-America honors, signed with the Philadelphia Eagles organization. He is now with the atlanta falcons organization. photo courtesy of atlanta falcons w w w. g o b u f f s g o. c o m 91

94 bowl games West Texas A&M in Bowl Games (4-0) 1951 SUN BOWL 1957 TANGERINE BOWL 1962 SUN BOWL 1967 JUNIOR ROSE BOWL Jan. 1, 1951 El Paso, Texas Gene Mayfield s 69-yard pass to fullback Bill Cross and Roy Dunn s subsequent point-aftertouchdown gave West Texas A&M University a come-from-behind victory over the University of Cincinnati in WTAMU s first-ever bowl appearance. Cross, who had rushed for 1,197 yards during the regular season, had earlier scored the Buffs first touchdown on a three-yard run. The actual winning margin in the game was provided when Buff Don Briggs blocked Cincinnati s extra-point attempt after Bearcats first touchdown. The 1950 season stands as one of the two best in WTAMU history. Halfback Charles Wright, who rushed for 1,203 yards and scored 20 touchdowns, combined with Cross to pace the Buffs to a secondplace national ranking in rushing with 3,229 yards. Cross scored 12 TDs and Mayfield passed for 11 scores. As a team, Coach Frank Kimbrough s squad averaged over 37 points and 465 yards per game in total offense. Cincinnati = 13 West Texas A&M = 14 WTAMU - Bill Cross 3-run (Roy Dunn kick) UC - Tom McKeever 3-run (kick blocked) UC - Bob Stratton 18-pass from Gene Rossi (Bill Shalosky kick) WTAMU - Cross 69-pass from Gene Mayfield (Dunn kick) Jan. 1, 1957 Orlando, Fla. West Texas A&M University fought back from a 13-0 halftime deficit with three touchdowns in an 11- minute span to take a victory over Southern Mississippi. Ron Mills 75-yard pass interception return started the Buff comeback in the third quarter. Mills also scored on a one-yard plunge and Bubba Hillman provided the winning margin early in the fourth quarter on a 20-yard scamper. Tommy Coffey kicked a pair of extra points to complete the scoring. The Buffs had won seven out of nine regular season games to reach the Tangerine Bowl. Mills, Dave Corley and Charles Sanders paced a running attack that averaged yards per game, and Sanders was the Border Conference s leading scorer with 72 points on 12 touchdowns. The defense was the Border s best with an average allowance of only yards per game and 65.2 yards passing. S. Mississippi = 13 West Texas A&M = 20 USM - Doug Barfield 1-run (Dallas Whitfield kick) USM - Jerry Taylor 52-pass from Bobby Hughes (kick failed) WTAMU - Ron Mills 75-interception return (kick failed) WTAMU - Mills 1-run (Tommy Coffey kick) WTAMU - Bubba Hillman 20-run (Coffey kick) Dec. 31, 1962 El Paso, Texas Jim Dawson completed a two-point conversion pass to Jim Ostrander in the fourth quarter to lift WTAMU to a victory over Ohio University to preserve the Buffs unbeaten streak in Bowl games. Moments earlier, Dave Hoot Gibson had eluded several Bobcats to hit Jerry Richardson with a 32-yard scoring pass, which set up the Dawson-to- Ostrander heroics. WTAMU had led 7-3 at the half on Richardson s 13-yard halfback pass to Jerry Don Logan, but Ohio took the lead in the third period on a 91-yard fumble return. WTAMU had breezed through the regular season with an 8-2 record to reach the Sun Bowl. Pistol Pete Pedro led the Buff attack with 831 yards rushing, sixth in the nation despite leg injuries that slowed him much of the season. As a team, WTAMU ranked third nationally in scoring (29.7 points per game) and fifth in rushing (255.5 yards per game). Ohio = 14 West Texas A&M = 15 OU - Jim McKee 52-Field Goal WTAMU - Jerry Don Logan 13-pass from Jerry Richardson (Dave Gibson kick) OU - Don Hoovler 91-fumble return (Ken Smith pass from Bob Babbitt) OU - McKee 24-Field Goal WTAMU - Richardson 32-pass from Gibson (Jim Ostrander pass from Jim Dawson) Dec. 2, 1967 Pasadena, Calif. Eugene Mercury Morris and Albie OO Owens provided the scoring punch as WTAMU romped to a victory over San Fernando Valley State in the first-ever Junior Rose Bowl game for four-year colleges. Morris scored twice on runs of 40 and six yards while totaling 173 yards rushing for the game. Owens scored three touchdowns and gained 113 yards on the ground. Morris was named the game s outstanding offensive player, while Billy Lantow, who intercepted two passes, was the defensive honoree. The Buffs owned a 7-3 record to gain the postseason bid. Morris, who gained 1,274 yards during the regular season, trailed only Southern California s O.J. Simpson in the national rushing statistics. San Fernando Valley = 13 West Texas A&M = 35 SF - Alan Aldrich 35-fumble return (Gene Noll kick) WTAMU - Eugene Morris 40-run (Tom Frambrough kick) WTAMU - Albie Owens 19-run (Fambrough kick) SF - Mike Vogel 1-run (kick blocked) WTAMU - Morris 6-run (Frambrough kick) WTAMU - Owens 3-run (Donie Pruit kick) WTAMU - Owens 3-run (Frambrough kick) Chaun Thompson Award Former WTAMU standout and current Houston Texans linebacker Chaun Thompson returned to WTAMU in May 2006 to earn his degree, receiving a bachelor of science degree from the College of Education and Social Sciences. To honor Thompson s achievement, WTAMU head football coach Don Carthel announced the recent creation of the Chaun Thompson Award, which has been presented each year, beginning in the athletic year, to a senior football player who is on track to graduate and represents the best in academics, athletics, sportsmanship, community service, and team loyalty and spirit. The award is permanently displayed in the WTAMU Intercollegiate Athletics office, bearing the name of each year s recipient. Thompson, a Mt. Pleasant, Texas, native, left WTAMU after the 2002 season and was drafted in the 2003 NFL Draft by the Browns in the second round as the 52nd overall pick. He was a first-team AP Little All- American and the LSC Linebacker of the Year in 2002, in addition to earning honorable mention D2football.com All- America accolades. Also, he was selected to the All-LSC First Team and Daktronics All-West Region First Team. He finished his WTAMU career with 358 tackles. Thompson was selected in the second round (52nd pick overall) of the 2003 NFL Draft by the NFL s Cleveland Browns. Clockwise from Top Left: Thompson In Action for the Cleveland Browns; Thompson receives diploma from former WTAMU President Dr. Russell Long; Carthel presents "Chaun Thompson Award" plaque to Thompson; one of Thompson's 358 career tackles in a Buffalo football uniform Buff Team Awards Fighting Buffalo Award Joe Joe Jones, Bo Campbell and Aaron Wampler Special Teams Award Cort Johnson Chaun Thompson Award Darnell Johnson John Ayers Award Eldon Grimslid Defensive MVP Award Jared Brock Offensive MVP Awards Keith Null Team Most Valuable Player Charly Martin 92 L S C C h a m p i o n s , , , N C A A p l a y o f f a p p e r a n c e s , , ,

95 THIS IS WTAMU About WTAMU Pages Canyon/Amarillo Page 96 About NCAA Division II Page 97 WTAMU President Dr. J. Patrick O Brien Page 98 Athletic Director Michael McBroom Page 99 Athletics Administration Page 100 Media Information Pages WT Traditions Page 103 WT Spirit Page 104

96 This is WTamu West Texas A&M University provides a major university experience without the big college hassles and expense. In March 1909, Texas Governor Tom Campbell signed a bill establishing West Texas Normal College. Today, that one-building school with just a handful of students is celebrating its Centennial and marking 100 years of growth and success. The University s tree-lined main campus now covers 135-acres in Canyon, Texas, and a new WTAMU Amarillo Center is located at the Chase Tower in nearby Amarillo. WTAMU has come a long way during its 100-year history. Today s students enjoy state-of-the-art academic facilities; friendly and safe residence halls, a student center complete with fast-food court, convenience store, bookstore and post office; a dining hall and recreational facilities, including a swimming pool and bowling alley and various fine arts venues. The University s First United Bank Center provides a first-class venue for concerts and athletic events, and Kimbrough Memorial Stadium, home of the playoff-tested Buffalo football team, is just a short drive away. Nearby Palo Duro Canyon, second in size only to Arizona s Grand Canyon, remains a favorite escape for camping, hiking and other outdoor activities, and Amarillo, just 15 miles to the north, offers metropolitan opportunities. WTAMU, a member of The Texas A&M University System since 1990, boasts an enrollment of more than 7,500 students from 35 states and 30 countries. The historic campus contains brick and mortar dating back to the early 1900s but offers a modern appeal with more than $95 million in capital improvements during the past 10 years. The campus, a haven for academic pursuits, is a perfect place to take a stroll or have a leisurely picnic. The Pedestrian Mall, the centerpiece of the campus, features an impressive marble buffalo sculpture, fountain and clock tower. The University also is home to the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, the largest historical museum in the state of Texas. 94 L S C C h a m p i o n s , , , N C A A p l a y o f f a p p e r a n c e s , , ,

97 With a student-centered philosophy at its core, WTAMU is dedicated to educating tomorrow s leaders through innovative academic and co-curricular undergraduate and graduate programs that ring true today. The University is committed to the intellectual, professional and social growth of students by providing an education grounded in the liberal arts and opportunities to develop strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, an understanding of cultural diversity, a commitment to ethical behavior, an appreciation for the fine arts and humanities, and a desire for life-long learning. Come for a visit any time and see for yourself the many things that make West Texas A&M University special! w w w. g o b u f f s g o. c o m 95

98 Canyon & Amarillo, Texas The City of Canyon, with a population in excess of 13,000, was founded on Christmas Day 1887 by Lincoln Guy Conner, a cattle rancher who bought the land from the State of Texas for $3 per acre. He was too modest to name the town after himself, and Canyon City was named after the nearby Palo Duro Canyon. In 1910 the name was changed to Canyon. Canyon is home to West Texas A&M University, which is the single-largest employer in Randall County. The city prides itself as a close-knit community that combines a progressive attitude with small town friendliness and charm. Palo Duro Canyon State Park, second largest canyon in the United States behind the Grand Canyon, contains more than 18,000 acres and is 120 miles long and 20 miles wide and is just 10 miles east of Canyon. Hiking, overnight camping and some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world is available. The canyon is also host to Texas which premiered in 2003 and is produced by the Texas Panhandle Heritage Foundation. The outdoor musical drama takes place at the Palo Duro Canyon Amphitheater. The Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum is located on the WTAMU Campus and is Texas largest history museum. It was founded in 1937 and houses more than 3 million artifacts. It features exhibits on petroleum, western heritage, paleontology, textiles, transportation, and fine art. Amarillo, 17 miles north on Interstate 27, has a population of more than 173,000. It was first settled in 1887, and its name is taken from the Spanishlanguage for the word yellow because of the color of the sub-soil in the channel of the Amarillo Creek. Amarillo is home to the Amarillo Gorillas of the independent Central Hockey League, the Amarillo Dusters of the Arena Football League 2 and the Amarillo Dillas of the United League. It is also home to the American Quarter Horse Association and the AQHA Heritage Center and Museum. Route 66 Motor Speedway features races throughout the year and eccentric millionaire Stanley Marsh, III, has buried Cadillacs into the ground west of Amarillo for his Cadillac Ranch. The Harrington Medical Center is home to some of the finest and most innovative medical facilities in the country. The Amarillo Civic Center underwent a renovation in 2003, adding more meeting rooms and exhibit space, which now totals 98,000 square feet. It houses a 5,000-seat coliseum, a 2,300-seat auditorium, and the Amarillo Visitor Information Center. The Amarillo National Center hosts various rodeos and horse and livestock events, and is located at the Tri-State Fairgrounds, host to the Tri-State Fair held every September. Wonderland Park is the largest amusement park between Dallas and Denver, and Splash Amarillo provides a cool, water-filled experience for those hot summer days. Culturally the city has the Amarillo Symphony, Amarillo Opera, Lone Star Ballet, Amarillo Little Theatre, which has existed for more than 75 years, Civic Amarillo, which brings concerts and Broadway shows to town, and Lone Star Rising, an outdoor musical drama at Lake Meredith s Fritch Fortress, north of Amarillo. Amarillo is the transportation hub of the Texas Panhandle with the two interstate highways (I-40 east and west and I-27 north and south). Rick Husband International Airport, named after the Amarillo native commander of the ill-fated Columbia shuttle that crashed in Feb. 2003, is served by Southwest, American Eagle, Great The Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum is the largest history museum in Texas Lakes, Continental Express, and Atlantic Southeast airlines. Amarillo is located 112 miles north of Lubbock and is six hours by road from the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and seven and a half hours from Denver by road. Albuquerque is four hours west and Oklahoma City is four hours east on I-40. The Canyon-Amarillo area receives an average annual rainfall of 19.1 inches. It has a mild climate with four distinct seasons. There are clear and partly cloudy days annually, and the average annual temperature is 57.2 degrees. The Palo Duro Canyon is the second largest canyon in the United States and offers great camping and hiking in addition to being the home of the world famous-play, Texas 96 L S C C h a m p i o n s , , , N C A A p l a y o f f a p p e r a n c e s , , ,

99 NCAA Division II Pick a number of college sports fans and ask them what it means to be an NCAA Division I, II or III member. Most of them probably will say that Division I is big, Division II is midsize and Division III is small. There is some truth in the observations, but what makes Division II special has more to do with philosophy than with size. Here are features that make Division II athletics unique: Division II student-athletes generally come from the area in which their institution is located. They are effectively integrated with the overall student body. Many Division II coaches and administrators perform other jobs or functions at their institutions, including teaching. Most Division II student-athletes pay for school through a combination of scholarship money, grants, student loans and employment earnings. Teams are encouraged to play other teams from their region, thus reducing expense and missed class time. Division II brings its A game in the way it balances academics and athletics. Division II provides an excellent environment for studentathletes. It maintains a highly inclusive structure for studentathletes in NCAA governance matters: The annual summit between the Division II Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and the Division II Management Council serves as a model for athlete-administrator communication. Division II also benefits student-athletes by having the most opportunities per capita to compete in national championships. The number of national championships in Division II is about the same as Divisions I and III. For , Division II national championship competition will be offered in the following sports: National championship opportunities are comparable to those in Division I and III. Since , National Championship competition will be offered in the following sports Men Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Lacrosse Soccer Swimming and Diving Tennis Indoor Track Outdoor Track Wrestling Academics Division II has adopted legislation and created programs to better ensure that student-athletes acquire quality educations and graduate. Many Division II student-athletes have gone on to outstanding careers, both inside and outside athletics. That list includes the following Athlete Professional alma Mater accomplishment Women Basketball Cross Country Field Hockey Golf Lacrosse Rowing Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving Tennis Indoor Track Outdoor Track Volleyball Larry Allen NFL player Sonoma State football Rick Barnes Texas basketball coach Lenoir-Rhyne basketball Steve Bedrosian Former MLB player New Haven baseball Manute Bol Former NBA player Bridgeport basketball Brett Butler Former MLB player, author Southeastern Oklahoma State baseball Lloyd Carr University of Michigan football coach Northern Michigan football Maurice Cheeks Philadelphia 76ers coach West Texas A&M basektball Jim Crane Eagle Global Logistics CEO Central Missouri State baseball Mike DeJean MLB player West Alabama baseball Christine Donovan Managing director of Global Securities Lending Stonehill basketball Mike Eischeid Former NFL player Upper Iowa football Darrell Green Former NFL player Texas A&M-Kingsville football Nick Harper NFL player Fort Valley State football Al Harris NFL player Texas A&M-Kingsville football Sylvia Hatchell North Carolina women s basketball coach Carson-Newman basketball Dave and Jim Hazewinkel Olympic wrestlers St. Cloud State wrestling Doris Brown Heritage Two-time Olympic distance runner Seattle Pacific cross country Mickisha Hurley Olympic volleyball player Barry volleyball Tom Izzo Michigan State basketball coach Northern Michigan basketball Greg Jamison San Jose Sharks CEO and president Northwest Nazarene tennis Lee Janzen Two-time U.S. Open golf champion Florida Southern golf Billie Jean King Hall of Fame tennis player Cal State Los Angeles tennis Matt Knoll Baylor men s tennis coach Washburn tennis Duane Koslowski Olympic wrestler Minnesota Morris wrestling Don Lauri Actor ( The Wonder Years ) Southern Connecticut football Patrick Leahy U.S. senator Saint Michael s rifle Fred Lewis Florida Supreme Court chief justice Florida Southern baseball Earl Lloyd First African-American player in NBA Virginia Union basketball Ed Malloy NBA official Philadelphia U. basketball Rob McKee Former ConocoPhillips executive vice president Colorado Mines baseball, football, wrestling Rocco Mediate Professional golfer Florida Southern golf Jim Nichols Brunswick Medical Technologies CEO Valdosta State football Earl Monroe NBA Hall of Fame player Winston-Salem State basketball Billy Olson Olympic pole vaulter Abilene Christian track Donna Orender WNBA commissioner Queen s (New York) basketball Tyrone Poole NFL player Fort Valley State football Louise Ritter Olympic high-jump champion Texas Woman s track Crystal Robinson WNBA player Southeastern Oklahoma State basketball Dennis Rodman Former NBA player Southeastern Oklahoma State basketball Howard Schultz Chairman, Starbucks Corp. Northern Michigan football Jeanne Shaheen Former governor of New Hampshire Shippensburg basketball Henry Simmons Actor ( NYPD Blue ) Franklin Pierce basketball David Sokol CEO, MidAmerican Energy Holdings Nebraska-Omaha football Rod Smith NFL player Missouri Southern State football Rick Tarrant Founder and former CEO, IDX Systems Corp. Saint Michael s basketball Keith Traylor NFL player Central Oklahoma football Gene Upshaw Executive director, NFL Players Association Texas A&M-Kingsville football LaVonda Wagner Oregon State women s basketball coach Mars Hill basketball Ben Wallace NBA player Virginia Union basketball In January 2004, the Division II membership approved two legislative changes that increased academic requirements for enrolled student-athletes. The first change mandated that Division II studentathletes be required to attain a grade-point average after earning 24 credit hours, a GPA after earning 48 hours and a GPA after earning 72 hours and thereafter. The second change required that student-athletes must have earned at least six credit hours from the previous term. That new rule helped ensure that transfer studentathletes were legitimate students during the previous term and that enrolled student-athletes are progressing toward a degree semester-by-semester. Division II also has initiated a new measure of academic performance through creation of the Academic Success Rate. The new measure will provide graduation-rate data on all Division II student-athletes, including transfers and those not receiving athletically related financial aid. Two pilot studies using the new measure produced a graduation rate about 10 percent higher than what was measured through federal government methodology. Also, at its April 2006 meeting, the Division II Presidents Council (along with the Division I Board of Directors) approved a proposal that defines the role of the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse in validating the information on which the initial academic eligibility of a student-athlete is based. The action was taken after a series of newspaper articles revealed the existence of diploma mills that some prospective student-athletes were using to inappropriately enhance their academic records. Division II also has established a Degree-Completion Grant Program to assist student-athletes who are just short of completing their degree but whose athletics eligibility has expired. w w w. g o b u f f s g o. c o m 97

100 Dr. J. Patrick O Brien president of west texas a&m university FOURTH year at wtamu Dr. J. Patrick O Brien was named the 10th president of West Texas A&M University by The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents on Feb. 21, He hit the ground running May 15, familiarizing himself with the area s people and programs, initiating a review of the University s strategic plan and overseeing an academic realignment that, among other things, creates a new College of Nursing and Health Sciences. O Brien came to WTAMU from Loyola University New Orleans, where he served as dean of the College of Business Administration and professor of economics beginning in Under his leadership, endowments and the number of endowed chairs and professorships increased significantly, and the college was ranked seventh in the nation by The Princeton Review for providing opportunities to minority students. A native of Tennessee, O Brien earned baccalaureate (economics) and master s (agricultural economics) degrees from Auburn University in 1967 and 1969, respectively. He received his Ph.D. in economics with areas of specialization in monetary economics, public finance and regional economics from Oklahoma State University in O Brien started his career in academia as an instructor at OSU before accepting positions as an assistant professor of economics at Bowling Green State University ( ) and then at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. He remained at UAF until 1991, leaving his position as professor and head of the Department of Economics to accept a dean s appointment with the College of Commerce and Business Administration at Jacksonville State University ( ). O Brien received outstanding faculty awards at UAF and Loyola New Orleans and is active in civic and professional organizations. O Brien is a member of the NCAA D-II Presidents Council. Locally, he serves as the co-chair for the United Way Campaign of Amarillo/Canyon and on the boards of the Northwest Texas Healthcare System and the Ascension Academy Community Advisory Consortium. In his spare time, he enjoys fishing, golf, amateur astronomy and reading. The O Briens have two adult sons and three grandchildren. President O Brien and his wife, Karen 98 L S C C h a m p i o n s , , , N C A A p l a y o f f a p p e r a n c e s , , ,

101 Michael McBroom Athletics Director FOURTH year / 10th year at wtamu Innovative. Progressive. Proactive. Since taking the reins of the West Texas A&M Athletics program in May, 2006, Michael McBroom has elevated the program, as a whole, to previously unseen levels of success. Whether it be in the form of coaching and administrative hirings, strategic planning, facility upgrades or community outreach, the results are nothing short of remarkable. Since arriving on campus as West Texas A&M s Associate Athletic Director and Executive Director of the Buffalo Club in 2000, McBroom has tirelessly worked to bring WT Athletics to new heights, both on and off the field. Long a believer that collegiate athletics play an important role in the lives of student-athletes and are beneficial for the university and community at-large, McBroom established a five-year strategic plan for Buffalo athletics that focuses on the complete student-athlete experience; building championship programs for all sports as well as improving the academic performance of student-athletes. Full scholarship funding for all sports and first-class playing and practice facilities are top priorities. The addition of a sports complex to the north side of the WT campus is just the latest project which he has guided to reality. The complex, which will break ground in Fall 2009, will feature varsity playing fields for soccer, baseball, softball and track & field, a practice field for the WT marching band, as well as intramural fields for the general student body as well as the citizens of the Amarillo-Canyon area. Marketing, ticket sales and fundraising have also been targeted to help elevate West Texas A&M s overall athletic program. During his tenure as athletics director, the program has implemented an Academic Success program, incorporated a comprehensive strength and conditioning program, revamped both the athletic training program and media relations operations and increased scholarship funding for all women s sports. Victories have followed, both on the playing field as well as in the classroom. McBroom s family has long ties to the Canyon area. His father is a WTAMU graduate and both grandmothers worked at the university for many years. A 1992 graduate of Southern Methodist University, McBroom earned his master s degree in sports management from the United States Sports Academy in July, Prior to joining West Texas A&M s athletic department, he was a marketing executive in the private sector. He and his wife, Jackie, have two daughters, Ally and Zoey, and reside in Canyon. WTAMU Athletics Success Under McBroom On and Off the Field During , a record 20 WTAMU student-athletes were named Scholar-Athletes of the Year for earning a 4.0 GPA over two semesters; WTAMU has earned 10 conference championships, participated in 20 NCAA post-season tournaments and has had 190 all-conference, 38 all-america and 153 all-academic honorees over the past two years; West Texas A&M coaches have earned 12 Coach of the Year honors over the past two years; The WTAMU Student-Athlete Advisory Committee has raised more than $2,500 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation; Former WTAMU student-athletes are competing professionally in football, basketball and soccer. In addition, Davy Arnaud is a member of the U.S. National Soccer team; The Buffalo Club assists with funding of a new strength and conditioning programand the Character Coach program; WTAMU intercollegiate teams have hosted more than 2,500 local youth on campus for skills clinics and individual instruction. w w w. g o b u f f s g o. c o m 99

102 Athletic Administration Holly Troth Senior Associate Athletics Director - SWA 24th Year at West Texas A&M Holly Troth is in her 24th year in the department, where she serves as Senior Associate Athletic Director for Administration and Senior Woman Administrator. She is responsible for the daily operations of the athletic office and oversees the financial functions of the department. As Senior Woman Administrator, Troth participates on the senior management team, manages gender equity and Title IX plans and issues, advocates issues important to female and male student-athletes, coaches and staff, and helps student-athletes balance academics and athletics. She also serves as the NCAA/CHAMPS Life Skills Coordinator, works with the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, and is the advisor for the cheerleaders and mascot. She earned both her bachelor s and master s degrees from WTAMU and resides in Canyon. John Hasse Assistant Athletic Director / Facilities, Concessions & Camps 27th Year at West Texas A&M The senior member of the Buffalo Athletic department, Hasse is in his 27th year with WTAMU Athletics. Charged with overseeing the internal operations for the department, Hasse s duties include concessions, facilities and summer camps. Well versed in WTAMU athletics history, in 1993 Hasse received the WTAMU Alumni Association s University s Excellence Award. John s father, Warren, served as the play-by-play announcer for Buffalo athletics for nearly 40 years and was inducted in the WTAMU Hall of Champions in Hasse resides in Canyon. Kelvin Ford Assistant Athletic Director / Compliance First Year at West Texas A&M Entering his first season as a member of the WTAMU Athletics staff is Kelvin Ford, who brings a solid background in intercollegiate athletics compliance to the WTAMU program. Most recently, he served three years as Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance at Merrimack College, where he was responsible for the supervision of the women s volleyball, as well as the men s and women s soccer programs, while also serving as Chair of the College Athletic Scholarship Committee, as well as on the NCAA Regional Advisory Committee. His leadership assisted Merrimack with the National Collegiate Scouting Association From 2002 until 2006, Ford was Assistant Director of Enforcement for the NCAA. During that time, he was recognized as Who s Who American in Indianapolis by a professional publication. Previously, he served a four-year stint at the NCAA national office, as well as being responsible for educating student-athletes on the NCAA and its rules and regulations, as well as life skills. Ford has also served in the Office of the Ohio Public Defender as a mitigation specialist ( ) and program coordinator at the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction at the North Central Correctional Institution ( ). A 1993 graduate of Eastern Kentucky University, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree and pursued his Master s degree from Indiana Institute of Technology. During his student-athlete experience, he earned three letters in football, participating on two NCAA National Champion semi-finalist teams and one Ohio Valley Conference Championship team. He is a 2008 graduate of the NCAA Leadership Institute for Ethnic Minorities, is a member of NACDA and the Black Coaches and Administrators Association. Dee Dee Bennett Associate Athletic Director / Marketing & Development Second Year at West Texas A&M Bennett enters her second year with the WTAMU Athletic Department. Her responsibilities include corporate sponsorships, marketing and promotions for Buffalo Athletics. Prior to joining the WT athletics staff, Bennett partnered with Campus Design and the Athletic Department to launch Buffalo Authentic, making a variety of WT logoed merchandise available at sporting events such as football and basketball. Previously, Dee Dee has served as a senior marketing and sales executive, handling account for companies such as Alltel, Nextel, Sprint, Control Technologies and Action Printing. A native of Borger, Texas, she and her husband, Marc, and their six daughters, Amanda, Brooke, Katie, Hannah, Hailey and Kenadee reside in Canyon. Misty Hobbs Assistant Athletic Director / Event & Ticket Operations Fourth Year at West Texas A&M Misty Hobbs begins her fourth year with WTAMU and first as Assistant Athletics Director for Event Operations. She previously served as the administrative assistant and box office manager at the First United Bank Center. Her responsibilities include all event operations and scheduling for the athletics department, including concerts, as well as the day-to-day operations in the FUBC. She has served the University in various capacities, as a graduate assistant and a student administrative assistant in the mathematics department. Hobbs also traveled to Australia with WTAMU and the American Quarter Horse Association as a guest lecturer. She spent time in Myrtle Beach, S. C., as a performer, animal trainer, and sound operator for Dolly Parton s Dixie Stampede show. An El Paso, Texas native, Hobbs earned her bachelor s degree in music business in 2002 and master s degree in business administration in 2006 from WTAMU. She currently resides in Canyon, Texas. Joe Ray Halsey Executive Director / Buffalo Club Second Year at West Texas A&M Now in his second year with the WT athletic family, Joe Ray Halsey serves as the Executive Director of the Buffalo Club, the primary scholarship and support organization for West Texas A&M Athletics. A native of Perryton, Texas, Halsey earned both his bachelor s and master s degrees in Education from WTAMU. He went on to teach and coach baseball and football for 35 years, including two years at Perryton High School, 28 years at Andrews High School and five years at Dallas Jesuit Preparatory. Following his retirement in 1999, he was inducted into the Texas high School Coaches Association Baseball Hall of Fame. Halsey s wife, Vickie, is also a WTAMU graduate and a retired school teacher. Phil Woodall Corporate Sales Manager / Director Of Broadcasting Seventh Year at West Texas A&M Now in his seventh year with the WTAMU athletic department, Phil Woodall has been broadcasting Buffalo Athletics action for the past 21 years. In addition to his broadcast duties, he coordinates all logistical matters for WTAMU Athletics on the Buffalo Sports Network, as well as filing reports on WTAMU athletics and other local sports for KGNC-AM. Recipient of three straight Jake Trussell Awards as the Lone Star Conference Broadcaster of the Year from , Woodall previously served as Randall County Justice of the Peace from A 1979 West Texas A&M University graduate, he and his wife, Nancy, reside in Amarillo. 100 L S C C h a m p i o n s , , , N C A A p l a y o f f a p p e r a n c e s , , ,

103 Kent Johnson Associate Athletic Director / Media Relations Second Year at West Texas A&M Kent Johnson coordinates the media relations and publicity efforts for the West Texas A&M intercollegiate athletics program. Prior to joining the WT athletics staff, the Fort Worth native served in a media relations role with Andretti Green Racing from after spending 2003 as Director of Media Relations for the Indy Racing League. In 1998 he was Director of Media Relations for Tyler Jet Motorsports NASCAR program. Johnson has 19 years of Division I and II intercollegiate athletics experience. He previously was Assistant AD for Media Relations at Indiana State from From he served as Associate SID at Texas Christian University, with earlier stints as assistant SID at both Tulane ( ) and Southern Methodist ( ). Johnson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Radio/TV from West Texas A&M in He and his wife, Chantal, have a daughter, Skyler, and a son, Alex. Andi Leavitt Athletic Media Relations Assistant Director Second Year at West Texas A&M Andi Leavitt enters her second year with the WT athletics department, having joined the staff as Athletic Media Relations Assistant Director prior to the 2008 season. She assists in coordinating the media relations and publicity efforts for the West Texas A&M intercollegiate athletics program, with her primary duties revolving around the Lady Buff volleyball and basketball programs, as well as assisting with other aspects of the department s media relations operations. Prior to returning to her alma mater, the Balko, Okla., native spent the a year serving as the Media Relations Director with the Amarillo Dusters arena football team. In that capacity, she coordinated all media relations activities for the franchise, as well as service as the team s liaison with the af2 league. Leavitt also assisted the organization in the areas of corporate, group and season ticket sales. A 2007 graduate of WTAMU, Leavitt earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communication. She and her husband, Tyler, reside in Vega, Texas. MEDIA INFORMATION The West Texas A&M University athletics staff welcomes all media member to the 98th season of Buffalo football. It is our intent that the following information will help you cover WTAMU football throughout the season. Non-Gameday Interviews Coach Carthel and select players will be available immediately following the WT Coaches Luncheon, Mondays at noon at The Big Texan on I-40 East in Amarillo. Interviews may also be conducted prior to practice on Tuesday and Wednesday. To arrange all non-game day interviews, please contact WTAMU Athletic Media Relations Director Kent Johnson at least 24 hours prior to desired time. Media Credentials Requests for working media credentials must be made through the WTAMU sports information office. Requests must be submitted on official news outlet letterhead and received at least 24 hours in advance of the game to be covered. The Amarillo Globe-News, Canyon News and WTAMU s The Prairie receive reserved seating on media row. The Buffalo Sports Network and the recognized visiting radio station will be provided a broadcast booth. Other reserved seating will be assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis. Season credentials will be mailed prior to the first game. Thereafter, credentials may be picked up at the Media Will Call entrance to Kimbrough Memorial Stadium. Media Parking Media members holding working press credentials may park in the Buffalo Club parking lot located just West of the Kimbrough Memorial Stadium press box. This lot is accessible from the North Entrance off Buffalo Stadium Road. Space is limited and not all media members are guaranteed accommodations. Press Box Services Complete team and individual statistics, scoring summaries, and play-by-play provided by the WTAMU Athletic Media Relations Office. Pre-game food service is available beginning approximately 90 minutes prior to kickoff, with beverages available throughout the game. This service is provided as a courtesy to working media. Post-Game Interview Policies Following all home games, Coach Don Carthel and selected players will address the media in the Interview Tent, located behind the Kimbrough Stadium dressing rooms. For road games, interviews will take place on the playing field immediately following conclusion of the game. Post-Game Services As a service to visiting media and sports information directors, the WTAMU sports information staff will the NCAA official box, play-by-play and game recap to media if provided the address. Media Guide Credits The 2009 West Texas A&M Football Media Guide has been compiled and edited by Kent Johnson, Associate A.D. for Media Relations, with assistance from Andi Leavitt, Athletic Media Relations Assistant Director, and Student Assistants Brent Seals, Megan Gerber and Rachel Dye. Research contributions provided by Warren Hasse and Phil Woodall. Photography by Rik Andersen - WTAMU Communications Services, James Barrington - Barrington Art Originals, Michael Johnson and The Canyon News. Layout and Design by Summit Athletic Media, Charlotte, N.C. ( Additional copies of the WTAMU Football Media Guide can be purchased for $10 (plus $2 shipping and handling). Any questions regarding the WT football program should be directed to Kent Johnson, Associate A.D. for Media Relations. Johnson can be reached via at kjohnson@wtamu.edu or at the following phone numbers: Office: ; Cell: ; FAX: w w w. g o b u f f s g o. c o m 101

104 MEDIA INFORMATION WT fans can follow the Buffaloes, home and away, all season long on TV, radio or via the internet. For the fifth-consecutive season, all West Texas A&M road contests will be televised, live, by KAMR-TV (NBC). The broadcasts are made possible by title sponsorship provided by the High Country Chevy Dealers. WT fans can also follow the Buffaloes, home and away, on The Buffalo Sports Network and KGNC-AM radio. Each broadcast includes 30-minute pregame and postgame shows. In addition to football, the Buffalo Sports Network broadcasts all WT men s and women s basketball games, in addition to potential postseason playoff and tournament contest in these sports as well as volleyball and soccer. KGNC continues to be the top-rated radio station in the Texas Panhandle, beaming a strong signal across not only the Panhandle area, but also parts of Oklahoma, Kansas and New Mexico. All KGNC broadcasts will be streamed through the Internet on allowing fans to follow the action from as near as Amarillo or anywhere around the world. And, fans can stay up-to-date on everything related to WT football, including stats, game notes, recaps, rosters and media guides on (.) In addition to these tools, fans can also access free live stats as well as gain subscriptionaccess to live video of all home Bufffalo football games. THE BUFFS ENJOY AN EXTENSIVE MEDIA FOLLOWING, WITH COVERAGE COMING FROM THREE TV STATIONS, TWO NEWSPA- PERS, AN OUTSTANDING RADIO NETWORK, AS WELL AS HAVING THEIR ROAD CONTESTS TELEVISED LIVE BY KAMR-4, THE AMARILLO NBC AFFILIATE. Brad Fralick TV Play-By-Play Brad Fralick, Sports Director for KAMR- TV, is now in his fifth season calling play-by-play of televised Buff football games. In addition to his play-by-play duties, hosts all of the West Texas A&M coaches shows on Fox 14 during football and basketball seasons. He hosts the high school football highlight show The Locker Room seen on Fox 14 on Friday nights during football season. He has also served as the color analyst for Amarillo Dusters football radio broadcasts. A graduate of WTAMU, Fralick was a pitcher for the Buffs baseball team while earning his bachelor s degree in Mass Communications. He and his wife, Tiffany, are the parents of a son, Kinsler. Andy Justus TV Color Commentary Andy Justus is now in his fifth year as color commentator for live, televised, WTAMU football games. The popular co-anchor for KAMR-TV s nightly newscasts, Justus joined KAMR-TV in Born and raised in the Texas Panhandle, he spent his first four years as Sports Director before moving to the news desk in A four-time winner of the Best of Amarillo, Justus provides countless hours in the community, serving as emcee for dozens of events throughout Amarillo including the Children s Miracle Network annual pledge drive. He has also been active in Big Brother s, Big Sister s for over five years, while his time spent at Oak Dale Elementary earned him the AISD Warren Kincaid Award in 2007 and the Hero for Children State Education Award in A graduate from Boys Ranch, Justus graduated from WTAMU with honors. He and his wife, Michelle, reside in Amarillo. Neil Horn Radio Play-by-Play Neil Horn is in his 11th season with the Buffalo Sports Network. He began broadcasting WTAMU Athletics in 1988 and has been the play-by-play announcer for Buffalo football games since the 1999 season. He also has broadcast WTAMU men s and women s basketball contests, WTAMU soccer matches, as well as numerous area high school events. Horn received two UPI Broadcasters Association of Texas first-place awards for Best Sports Coverage and two first-place awards for Best Sports Coverage by the UPI Central Regional Broadcast Awards. When not broadcasting, Horn is the Regional Sales Executive for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. Phil Woodall Radio Color Commentary Phil Woodall serves as Director of the Buffalo Sports Network and is in his 21st season of broadcasting WTAMU Buffs and Lady Buffs athletics. Woodall, who has earned three consecutive Jake Trussell Awards for Lone Star Conference Broadcaster of the Year awards, coordinates all logistical matters for WTAMU radio broadcasts on the BSN. He handles color commentary for football and is the play-by-play voice for both men s and women s basketball.. Woodall also files reports for KGNC on WTAMU athletics and other local sports. West Texas A&M Media Outlets Newspapers Contact Mailing Address City, State, Zip Phone Amarillo Globe News..Dave Henry, Sports Editor P.O. Box 2091 Amarillo, Texas sports@amarillo.com Canyon News Travis Harsh, Sports Editor P.O. Box 779 Canyon, Texas (806) sports@canyonnews.com The Prairie Sports Editor WTAMU Box Canyon, Texas (806) theprairi @yahoo.com Fort Worth Star-Telegram John Henry, Small College Editor P.O. Box 1870, 400 W. 7th St. Fort Worth, Texas (817) jfhenry1970@gmail.com Dallas Morning News Small College Editor P.O. Box , 508 Young St. Dallas, Texas (800) dmnsports@dallasnews.com Lubbock Avalanche Journal Sports Desk P.O. Box 491, 710 Ave. J Lubbock, Texas (806) USA Today Small College Editor.. (703) Television Contact Mailing Address City, State, Zip Phone KVII Channel 7 (ABC) Lee Baker/Brian Wilkerson One Broadcast Center Amarillo, Texas (806) lbaker@kvii.com KFDA Channel 10 (CBS) Jake Riddell/Jacob Albriacth P.O. Box 10 Amarillo, Texas (806) jriddell@newschannel10.com KAMR/KCIT Ch. 4/14 (NBC/Fox) Brad Fralick/Ashley Strid P.O. Box 751 Amarillo, Texas (806) brad.fralick@kamr.com ESPN... (203) Radio Contact Mailing Address City, State, Zip Phone KGNC Mike Roden P.O. Box 710 Amarillo, Texas (806) mike.roden@kgnc.com Buffalo Radio Sports Network Phil Woodall WTAMU Box Canyon, Texas (806) pwoodall@wtamu.edu KWTS Sports Director WTAMU Campus Radio Canyon, Texas (806) kwtsnews@gmail.com Wire Service Contact Mailing Address City, State, Zip Phone Associated Press Small College Editor 4851 LBJ Freeway, Suite 300 Dallas, Texas (800) aptexas@ap.org Other Outlets Contact Mailing Address City, State, Zip Phone Lone Star Conference Melanie Robotham 1221 W. Campbell Road, #217 Richardson, Texas (972) robothamm@lonestarconference.org NCAA. P.O. Box 6222 Indianapolis, IN (317) updates@ncaasports.com 102 L S C C h a m p i o n s , , , N C A A p l a y o f f a p p e r a n c e s , , ,

105 WTamu Traditions The Buffalo Mascot The thundering sound of a buffalo was nothing compared to the noise raised in 1922 when West Texas A&M University set out to select an official school mascot. In the midst of a public debate in the Administration Building auditorium at the beginning of the 20th century, Parson Gouph, an old Panhandle cowboy, strolled down the aisle and took a seat. Getting permission to speak, he said that while riding the T-Anchor Ranch range in 1882 he and another cowboy shot a buffalo where the old Administration Building stands. He thought the buffalo would be an appropriate mascot. The students arose en masse to approve the suggestion. During the fall of 1970, W.J. Helm of Plains Chevrolet in Amarillo arranged transportation of a young buffalo from a ranch in the Oklahoma Panhandle to the University. Little Joe made several appearances at football games. In 1977, the University permitted a live mascot on the field. In a campus contest, the name Thunder was given to a baby buffalo, donated by R.J. (Bob) Lee of the Big Texan Steak Ranch. Thunder was nicknamed Lollipop, and since that time, a buffalo has roamed the sidelines of all home WTAMU football games. Thunder VI, nicknamed Sadee, was retired and replaced by Thunder VII, known as Charlie, Jr., or C.J., but he unexpectedly died in May of Shortly thereafter, in June, 2006, the University received a set of twins, Thunder VIII and Thunder IX, known as Jack and Liz. The half-siblings were donated to the University by Jack and Liz Longbotham of Abilene. Jack was retired during the 2008 football season and a new buffalo, Thunder X, nicknamed Bentley has taken over the mascot duties. Trained and led by the official WTAMU handlers, the Herdsman, Thunder X continues the WT tradition of a live buffalo leading. While the live buffalo mascot is present at all home football games, the costumed buffalo Bucky presides at all home events as well. Buffs Up Hand Sign Fold your middle three fingers to your palm, extend your thumb and little finger and you ve got your own set of buffalo horns. The WT Marching Band The 150-member WT Marching Band is always on hand to support the Buffs as well as entertain the packed house at Kimbrough Memorial Stadium. In addition to performing at all home football games, the WT Marching Band also makes appearances at one road contest each season, as well as at the Homecoming and Tri-State Fair parades. w w w. g o b u f f s g o. c o m 103

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108 2009 Football Schedule Date Opponent Place Time Aug. 29 Grand Valley State Canyon, Texas 6:00 p.m. Sept. 5 Central Oklahoma^ Canyon, Texas 6:00 p.m. Sept. 12 at Central Washington Ellensburg, Wash. 3:00 p.m. Sept. 19 at Southwestern Oklahoma State^ Weatherford, Okla. 6:00 p.m. Sept. 26 Texas A&M-Kingsville* Canyon, Texas 6:00 p.m. Oct. 3 at Midwestern State* Wichita Falls, Texas 7:00 p.m. Oct. 10 Eastern New Mexico*# Canyon, Texas 6:00 p.m. Oct. 17 at Abilene Christian* Abilene, Texas 2:00 p.m. Oct. 24 Angelo State* Canyon, Texas 6:00 p.m. Oct. 31 at Northeastern State^ Tahlequah, Okla. 7:00 p.m. Nov. 7 at Tarleton State* Stephenville, Texas 6:00 p.m. Home Games in Bold and played at Kimbrough Memorial Stadium All times are Central Time and subject to change For tickets, call or go to * - Lone Star Conference South Division Game ^ - Lone Star Conference Crossover Game # - Homecoming Game