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1 GAME L, SPORTS INFORMATION 1700 EAST COLD SPRING LANE BALTIMORE, MD OFFICE (443) FAX (443) MORGANSTATEBEARS.COM MSU Schedule/Results 9/19 vs. WSSU W, OT 9/26 TOWSON W, 12-9 W, /10 N.C. A&T* W, 7-6 St.* 1 p.m. 10/31 FLORIDA A&M* 4 p.m. 11/7 NORFOLK ST.* 4 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1 p.m. 10/15 HOWARD* W, 14-7 Interviews: Contact Leonard Haynes at (443) to request player interviews. Head Coach Donald Hill-Eley and players will be available on the field after each practice. Practice: Players and coaches are available for brief interviews after practice. Contact Sports Information for practice times. The first 20 minutes will be available for video and still photography Morgan State Football let s get down to business 198 DELAWARE STATE HORNETS (1-5, 1-3 MEAC) MORGAN STATE BEARS (5-1, 3-0 MEAC) GAME #7 - Hornets Homecoming Saturday, October 24, :00 p.m. Alumni Stadium (Capacity 7,000) Dover, Del. Setting the Scene The Morgan State football team continues its 112th season of football on Saturday, Oct. 24 when they travel to take on Delaware State during the Hornets Homecoming festivities in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference showdown at Alumni Stadium in Dover, Delaware. The contest will be broadcast live on WEAA, 88.9FM. The Bears (5-1) are tied for first place in the MEAC and will enter Saturday s game coming off their fifth win of the season when they dropped Howard 14-7 in Baltimore last Thursday night. DSU was routed by Michigan 63-6 in Ann Arbor. The Hornets fell to 1-5 overall and 1-3 in the MEAC. MSU s win last Thursday improved head coach Donald Hill-Eley s all-time record to four games into his eighth season at the helm. Hill s 41 wins since 2002, is good enough for third-best all-time record behind legendary coaches Edward P. Hurt and Earl. C. Banks. Kick-off is slated for 1:00 p.m. (EST). The game will be streamed LIVE on the internet at MorganStateBears.com. Quick Hits SR LB George Howard recorded a game-high 12 tackles (7 solo) and forced a fumble during the Bears win against Howard...He has been selected the MEAC Defensive Player of the Week three times so far this season and ranks No. 2 in the FCS in total tackles. All-MEAC CB Darren McKhan recorded his 9th career interception SR RB Devan James suffered an abdominal pull in the preseason...james rushed for a season-high 103 yds vs. Howard...needs 673 yards to become the school s all-time rushing leader - he currently ranks No. 6 with 2,054 rushing yards on 461 carries. Morgan State vs. Delaware State: The Facts Weekly Teleconferences The MEAC Head Football Coaches will be featured on a weekly Date/Time: Saturday, Oct. 24 at 1:00 p.m. EST teleconference each Tuesday from 10 a.m. until 11:30 Location: Dover, Del. (Alumni Stadium - 10,000) a.m., beginning August 29. Media members wishing Radio: MSU Sports Radio Network - WEAA 88.9 FM in Baltimore; to participate on the teleconference should contact ct the MEAC media relations office for instructions. The Series: Mark Gray (play-by-play) & Kelvin Bridgers (color analyst) MSU leads the series Internet: The schedule is listed below. Schedule: Live Stream: The game will be carried by WEAA 88.9FM and streamed LIVE at Series Notes: MSU and Delaware State meet for the 53rd time... The two schools 10:00 MEAC Notes are 100 miles apart from each other... MSU leads the series and won the 10:04 Donald Hill-Eley (Morgan State) last game in overtime 20-3 on October 25, 2008 in Hughes Stadium... The last time the Hornets defeated MSU was on Oct. 22, 2005 at Alumni Stadium (41-14) 10:14 Alonzo Lee (N.C. A&T)... During the 2008 matchup, RB Devan James ran for 103 yards and scored 10:24 Carey Bailey (Howard) two touchdowns, and QB Carlton Jackson completed 5-of-12 passes for 50 yards 10:34 Al Lavan (Delaware State)... The Hornets are in search of its second conference victory of the season... 10:44 Buddy Pough (S.C. State) The Bears recorded a 47-0 shutout win against DSU in MSU offensive 10:54 Don Rose (Hampton) coordinator Lawrence Livingston was O-Line coach at DSU in Donald 11:04 Pete Adrian (Norfolk State) 11:14 Alvin Wyatt (Bethune-Cookman) 11:24 Joe Taylor (Florida A&M) 11:34 Kermit Blount (Winston-Salem State) MSU Hill-Eley has a 4-3 record against DSU since he was named MSU s head coach in DSU head coach Al Lavan holds a 3-2 record against MSU... DSU got paid $550,000 to forfeit a MEAC game (NC A&T) to give Michigan a tuneup... DELAWARE STATE Record 5-1 (3-0 MEAC) Record 1-5 (1-3 MEAC) 2008 Record 6-6 (4-4 MEAC) 2008 Record 5-6 (5-3 MEAC) Patricia Porter Director of Media Relations (MEAC) 222 Central Park Avenue, Suite 1150 Virginia Beach, VA (757) Last Game Coach Career Record MSU Record Oct. 15 in Baltimore, Md. win vs. Howard, 14-7 Donald Hill-Eley (8th yr) 41-44/8th year Same Last Game Coach Career Record DSU Record Oct. 17, Ann Arbor, Mich. at Michigan (L, 6-63) Al Lavan (6th yr) 37-28/6th year Hill vs. DSU 4-3 Lavan vs. MSU 3-2

2 Tracking the Bears 2009 FINAL STANDINGS Football MEAC Pct Overall Pct Morgan St *South Carolina St Florida A&M North Carolina A&T Hampton Norfolk St Bethune-Cookman Delaware St Howard *2008 MEAC Champs MORGAN STATE BEARS 5-1, 3-0 MEAC IN THE POLLS Sports Network - N/A SBN - #7 LEADERS (2009) Rushing James, 78/271 Jackson, 38/85 Passing Jackson, yds/6 TDs Receiving Baptiste, 18/191, 3 TDs Diggs, 15/98 Defense Howard, 84 TT, 6.5 TFL, 1 FF Leftwich 36 TT, 4.5 TFL, 1.5 SK DELAWARE STATE 1-5, 1-3 MEAC IN THE POLLS Sports Network - N/A SBN - N/A LEADERS (2009) Rushing McQueen, 36/166 Randall, 37/152, TD Passing Glaud, yds/2 INT/ 2 TDs Receiving Jackson, 21/204 Moore, 17/161 Defense Strums, 33 TT, 1 INT Gable, 32 TT, 3 TFL, 1SKS ONE TO WATCH Senior LB George Howard has been one of the standouts on the defensive side of the ball. The 6-1, 230-pound Virginia native and 2009 Preseason All-MEAC second team selection ranks No. 2 in the Football Championship Subdivision in total tackles and is currently the MEAC s leading tackler with 84 stops. The Hitman has been named the MEAC Defensive Player of the Week three times and collected a game-high 12 tackles against Howard. Sports Network Top 25 Team (First-place votes) 1. Richmond (131) 6-0 3, Montana (5) 6-0 3, Southern Illinois (1) 5-1 3, Villanova 6-1 2, William & Mary T 5-1 2, Northern Iowa 5-2 2, Elon 5-1 2, Appalachian State 4-2 2, New Hampshire 5-1 2, South Carolina State 5-1 1, South Dakota State 5-1 1, McNeese State 4-2 1, Jacksonville State 4-2 1, Massachusetts 4-2 1, Stephen F. Austin 5-1 1, Weber State 4-3 1, Colgate 7-0 1, Central Arkansas 4-2 1, Delaware Cal Poly Eastern Kentucky Holy Cross Liberty NR 24. Northern Arizona NR 25. Eastern Illinois NR SBN Top Ten Poll Records through October 19, 2009 (First place votes listed in parentheses) Team (First-place votes) Points Rec 1. South Carolina State 291 (26) Prairie View A&M 256 (4) Florida A&M Albany State Grambling State* Southern Morgan State Tuskegee Bowie State Alabama A&M DELAWARE STATE S LAST GAME OUT - ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- In front of a crowd of 106,304 the Delaware State Hornets fell to the Michigan Wolverines, 63-6, at the Big House on Saturday, Oct. 17. The Football Bowl Subdivision (formerly Div. I-A) Wolverines snapped a two-game losing Rec Points Pre streak to improve to 5-2 on the season. The Hornets, members of the Football Championship Subdivision (formerly Div. I-AA), dropped their second straight to fall to 1-4. Al Lavan enters his sixth season at the helm of the Delaware State Hornets looking to claim his second league championship in the past three years (2007 champion). One year removed from the school s sixth MEAC title, the Hornets recorded the team s first losing season (5-6) since Lavan s first year but, registered their fifth-straight winning conference record (5-3). With the 2008 conference record of 5-3, the Hornets head coach has never had a losing record in MEAC play. He has led the team to winning records in three of the last four seasons. Delaware State had just one winning season in the eight years before Lavan took the job. Lavan is ranked No. 3 all-time for most coaching victories at DSU (35). Lavan currently has a career record as a head coach, including a 2-1 mark during an interim stint at Eastern Michigan in MSU s defense top-ranked pass defense will attempt to slow down sophomore wideout Darius Jackson, one of the MEAC s top-ranked receivers. Jackson (5-10, 170, Quincy, Fla.), has 21 receptions for 204 yards. He ranks No. 3 in the MEAC in receptions per game and No. 9 in receiving yards per game (40.8). Jackson had two catches for 4 yards against the Wolverines last Saturday. Last season against MSU, Jackson was held to one catch for five yards. Jackson and DSU linebacker Micah Brown were teammates at East Gadsen high school. The MSU offense will have to account for senior DB Jerome Strums. Strums (6-0, 175, Windsor, Conn.) has 33 total tackles and 13 solo tackles and ranks No. 12 in the MEAC in total tackles. DSU quarterback Anthony Glaud (QB, 6-3, 205, R-Jr., Sicklerville, N.J. ) currently ranks No. 5 in the MEAC in passing average. The redshirt-junior has completed 65-of-113 passes for 578 yards, including two touchdowns and two interceptions. Glaud, who joined the Hornets as a transfer from Bowling Green, saw action as a backup during last year s loss to the Bears in Hughes Stadium on Oct. 25, He completed 4-of-9 passes for 17 yards and was picked off by Darren McKhan as the Bears posted a 20-3 win. Glaud competed in 8 games while at Bowling Green and his best performance was at Boston College where he connected on 10-of-15 passes for 126 yards. Glaud was ranked as the No. 2 QB out of the state of New Jersey coming out of high school in 05. TEAM STATISTCAL COMPARISON MSU 09 OPP Category DSU 09 OPP Points Per Game First Downs Per Game Yards Rushing Per Game Yards Passing Per Game Total Offense Per Game Penalties Yds Per Game Bears Football Let s Get Down To Business page 2

3 Head Coach Donald Hill-Eley Career: (.482 pct.) 8th Year Hill ranks third all-time among MSU coaches with 41 career victories. Morgan State has produced four All-Americans, over 20 All-MEAC performers, and three MEAC Players of the Year (2) during the Hill-Eley era. Hill led the Bears to within one game of finishing with the MEAC Title during his first season at the helm in Morgan State held one of the longest unbeaten records in college football as they posted a 54 game unbeaten streak (47 wins & 7 ties) from 1931 to 1938 under head coach Eddie P. Hurt. MSU head coach Earl C. Banks held an impressive 31-0 record from MSU s last conference championship was won in 1979 under head coach Clarence Thomas. Eddie P. Hurt coached and won 14 CIAA Championships; 1930,1932,1933,1934, ,1937,1940,1941,1942,1943,1944,1946,1949,1956 Head coach Earl C. Banks won four CIAA Championships (1962,1965,1967,1968) and one MEAC Championship (1971). Morgan State can boast something few other schools in the nation can...four NFL Hall of Famers!!! New York Giant and All-Pro Lineman Roosevelt Brown. Kansas City Chief middle linebacker Willie Lanier, and Cleveland Brown stars Len Ford and Leroy Kelly. Bears Assistant Coaches HILL MILESTONE VICTORIES AT MSU: WIN DATE SITE OPP. SCORE Hughes Monmouth Wash., DC Howard Hughes Howard Hughes Florida A&M Hughes N.C. A&T 7-6 HERBERT PARHAM Assc. Head Coach/Def. Coord...played on Virginia Union s football team with Coach Hill. LAWRENCE LIVINGSTON Offensive Coord. and QB Coach...was O-line coach at Delaware State in MARCUS WHITE Linebackers Coach...coached 8 seasons at Elizabeth City State where he was Defensive Coordinator. CARL SMITH Secondary Coordinator...All-ACC selection as a defensive back for the Virginia Cavaliers. EARL DAVIS Running Backs Coach...played at Grambling State and transferred to Morgan State. BENTON HAROLD Wide Receivers & Special Teams Coach...graduated from Georgia Southern in JOSEPH WRIGHT O-Line Coach...played on Morgan State s football as an All-MEAC offensive lineman. WILLIAM B.T. SHERMAN WR Coach..played WR at MSU...was Head Coach at Cincinnati Woodward High School 2009 Bears Football Let s Get Down To Business page 3 COACH HILL SAID IT - On MSU s conservative play in win against Howard... We made the plays we needed to to win. The defense still played strong. Anytime the weather is inclement like this, we play a cautious game.

4 GENERAL NOTES BEARS OPEN 112th SEASON OF FOOTBALL SINCE 1930 Morgan State enters its 112th season of football, and the eighth under Donald Hill-Eley. CAMPAIGNING FOR SUCCESS The Bears enter 2009 looking to post their fourth winning season, all under Donald Hill-Eley, the most in over 30 years since Earl C. Banks posted 11 straight winning seasons from 1961 To BEARS ON THE TUBE On Thursday, October 15, Morgan State s 14-7 win at home against Beltway rival Howard was televised live by ESPNU. In Donald Hill-Eley s eighth year at the helm of the Bears, it marked the third football game ESPNU has televised and the first that was televised from Hughes Stadium. The remaining schedule is below. Thurs., Sept. 17: Florida A&M, 7:30 p.m. (ESPNU) Sat., Sept. 19: N.C. A&T, 6 p.m. (10 p.m. tape-delay) (ESPNU) Sat., Sept. 26: Norfolk State, 4 p.m. (10 p.m. tape-delay) (ESPNU) Thurs., Oct. 15: Morgan State, 7:30 p.m. (ESPNU) Sat., Oct. 17: Florida S.C. State, 2 p.m. (10 p.m. tape-delay) (ESPNU) Sat., Nov. 21: Bethune-Cookman vs. Florida A&M, 2 p.m. (ESPN Classic) BEARS VS. HORNETS BATTLES This week s game between Morgan State and Delaware State will mark the 53rd time the two teams will meet on the gridiron. MSU holds a edge in the series and have lost three of the last four, but have won 4 of the last 7. The Bears nearly pitched a shutout during a 20-3 win in their last meeting at Hughes Stadium on Oct. 25, Under coach Hill, the Bears have posted a 1-2 road record against the Hornets, and the last time the DSU defeated MSU at Alumni Stadium was on Oct. 20, 2007 when the Hornets held on to a victory. TEAM BESTS FROM THE SERIES BEARS - MOST POINTS: 53, in a win on Oct. 25, LARGEST VICTORY MARGIN: 47, in 47-0 win in FEWEST POINTS ALLOWED: 0, most recently in the 22-0 win on Oct. 20, 1979 at Alumni Stadium. HORNETS - MOST POINTS: 65, in a win on Oct. 23, 1993 at Alumni Stadium. LARGEST VICTORY MARGIN: 35, in 35-0 win in FEWEST POINTS ALLOWED: 3, most recently in the 17-3 win in1975. OCTOBER CHALLENGES The Bears have played 32 football games in the month of October under head coach Donald Hill-Eley, posting an (.636 pct.) record. The Bears have also won 3 out of 4 overtime contests in the month of October under Hill s direction... two of which were against Howard - a OT win at Howard on Oct. 18, 2008 and win in Hughes Stadium on Oct. 13, COACHING CHANGES The spring season marked the debut of two new coaches for the Bears. Lawrence Livingston took over as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, while Marcus White will coach the linebackers, William B.T. Sherman will handle the wide receivers, and Assistant Head Coach Herbert Parham had added defensive coordinator to his list of duties. Livingston, who brings 25 years of coaching experience at both the collegiate and professional levels to the program, joined the Bears after coaching the offensive line at Delaware State in White coached eight seasons at Elizabeth City State where he was Defensive Coordinator of one of the top Division II teams in national statistical rankings. Sherman joined the Bears after spending three successful years as the Head Coach at Cincinnati Woodward High School. In 2008, Sherman was named the 2008 Coach of the Year as he guided the Bulldogs to a 10-0 record and their first playoff appearance in school history. Last season as defensive line coach, Parham s D-line combined for 41 tackles for loss and recorded 12.5 of the team s 32 sacks. The Bears led the nation in total defense, giving up an average of just 212 yards per game, and no team gained more than 350 yards of offense against the Bears in the last two seasons. MSU LOOKING TO START 6-1 FOR 1st TIME SINCE 1979 Morgan State is looking to start the season 6-1 for the first time since Former MSU head coach Clarence Thomas began his sophomore season with a 6-1 record and his Bears ended up winning the conference championship and finished the season with a 9-2 record. The Bears ended up losing to Alabama A&M 27-7 in the NCAA Division II Playoffs. Other Moments of 1979: President Jimmy Carter declared Martin Luther King Jr s birthday a holiday The cost of a gallon of gas is 88 cents Michael Jackson releases his first breakthrough album Off The Wall - It sold 7 million copies in the United States alone, making it a 7x platinum album MSU S FIRST DRIVES OF THE SEASON The following is a look at how MSU has fared in its first offensive possession of the 2009 season. GM Opponent MSU QB First Drive Results #1 Akron C. Jackson 11 plays, 57 yards, Missed FG #2 WSSU C. Jackson 9 plays, 41 yards, Punt #3 Towson C. Jackson 3 plays, 9 yards, Punt #4 B-Cookman C. Jackson 5 plays, 15 yards, Punt #5 N.C. A& C. Jackson 3 plays, 15 yds, Fumble #6 Howard C. Jackson 3 plsyd, 7 yds, Punt MSU S LONGEST DRIVES OF THE 2009 SEASON Date/Opp Started at Plays Time Result 9-12/Akron MSU plays, 57 yards 5:11 Missed FG 9-19/WSSU MSU plays, 32 yards 6:37 Punt 9-26/Towson MSU plays, 89 yards 6:20 Touchdown 10-3/B-Cookman MSU 23 5 plays, 77 yards 1:54 Touchdown 10-10/N.C. A&T MSU 20 5 plays, 80 yards 2:07 Touchdown 10-15/Howard MSU 41 6 plays, 46 yards 2:38 Fumble MORGAN STATE 2009 SCORING DRIVES Opponent Plays Yards Time Result Qtr. How Scored QB Akron N/A WSSU :39 TD 3 Cherenfant rec. C. Jackson :27 FG 4 K. Scarlett :00 TD OT E. Baptiste C. Jackson Towson :20 TD 1 Bryant rec. C. Jackson 4 7 2:10 FG 2 K. Scarlett B-CU 0 0 TD 1 B. Tate fumb. rec :54 TD 1 D. West run C. Jackson 4 5 1:44 FG 2 K. Scarlett :54 TD 3 E. Baptiste rec. C. Jackson N.C. A&T :07 TD 1 James run C. Jackson Howard 2 31 :11 TD 1 E. Baptiste rec. C. Jackson 3 44 :18 TD 2 L. Bryant rec. C. Jackson FOUR BEARS NAMED TO PRESEASON ALL-MEAC TEAMS The Bears, who posted a 6-6 mark and 4-4 conference record, had four players named to the preseason All-MEAC first team and three named to the second team. Senior running back Devan James, senior lineman Robert Norris, senior defensive end Justin Lawrence, junior cornerback Darren McKhan were the first-team selections. Senior linebacker Troy Leftwich, senior linebacker George Howard and senior tight end Jephte Cherenfant were selected to the second team. POLL POSITIONS Last year, the Bears entered the season No. 5 in the MEAC preseason media poll. This year the Bears will enter the season ranked No. 6. The last time the Bears entered the season ranked No. 6 was in 2007when they finished the season with a 5-6 record MEAC Football Preseason Predicated Order of Finish (First Place Votes) 1. South Carolina State (10) Florida A&M (5) Hampton (1) Bethune-Cookman (1) Norfolk State (1) Morgan State Delaware State North Carolina A&T Howard Bears Football Let s Get Down To Business page 4

5 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS W/#95 James Cole What s your favorite food? PB & J, I was raised on it, and I would eat it over any meal, any day. What are you most proud of? I m most proud of making it to college. I have a 3.5 GPA, so I made it to college and I m performing well. That means a lot to me. What is something that most people do not know about you? I am a very kind, loving person., but because I don t smile a lot, people think that I am a mean person. When did you start playing football? I was too big to play when i was younger, so I started off being the waterboy, then after that I was the coach. Then once my weight was not a factor, I began playing in the 8th grade. Who is most valuable in your life? My mom is the most special person in my life, because she is the only one I can depend on. What s been your most memorable moment? Being a senior at MSU, and being able to turn around the whole program. It feels like we accomplished something big by being able to show that we can win games and have a positive season. Morgan State Football Game 7 BEARS SELECT 5 TEAM CAPTAINS The following players have been selected as the Bears team captains for the 2009 season: RB Devan James, OG Lawrence Brewer, LB Troy Leftwich, DB Darren McKhan and DL Justin Lawrence. PERFECT RED-ZONE O So far this season, Morgan State is not having too much trouble cashing in when they make it to the red zone. The Bears will enter the Delaware State contest this weekend ranked No. 1 in red zone opportunities as a result of a perfect 6-for-6 slate. The Hornets rank No. 7 in red zone defense (7-11). 3RD DOWN SUCCESS Morgan State followed up a dismal 1-for-11 in 3rd down conversions at Akron by going 2-for-12 against Winston-Salem State, 2-for-13 versus Towson, 1-for-9 at Bethune-Cookman and a season-low 0-for-10 against N.C. A&T. Their current 3rd down conversion (8-71) ranks dead last in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS). On the flip side, MSU is 4-for-8 in 4th down conversions (MEAC ranked 4th). LAUNDRY SERVICE MSU is currently ranked as the least penalized team in the MEAC by averaging just under seven penalties for 61.2 yards. The Bears have been penalized 41 times so far this season, including a season-low two flags for 25 yards at Bethune-Cookman. LIMITED AIR SPACE Last year the Bears secondary ranked first in the FCS against the pass and returns experienced All-MEAC DB Darren McKhan, along with senior free saftey Gary Albury and junior strong saftey Jody Ellis. They will be joined by cornerback Kendell Jamison, strong safety Rodney Hildenbrandt and New Mexico State transfer Jerry Jones. The Bears ranked tied for seventh in the nation (FCS) in interceptions with 19 and led the MEAC in pass efficiency defense (68.8). The Bears currently rank No. 1 in the FCS in pass defense (119.5). MSU 1,000-YARD RUSHERS DURING HILL ERA Year - Player (Yards) Devan James (1,337) *Chad Simpson (1,402) Jason Jackson (1,191) T.J. Stallings (1,169) *MSU Single Season record QB DEPTH IS PRICELESS While MSU senior Carlton Jackson was pushed by Donovan Dickerson in the preseason competition for the starting QB role, an under-appreciated bonus is the value of having three other young quarterbacks waiting in the wings. The QBs are: Jerrald Robinson (6-3/215/Quartz Hill HS); Jahmeal Quarles-Belt (6-3/205/Fork Union Military Academy); and Delonte Smoke Williams (6-0/180/Friendship Edison HS). BRING BACK THE POINTS In the first three years under Donald Hill-Eley, the Bears averaged 33.3 points per game, by far the most in any three-year stretch in school history. In fact, Hill-coached teams own three of the top five slots in single-season scoring in the modern era of football at Morgan State. MSU Single-Season Scoring Records Year Total Points Average EARLY ACTION GUYS Head coach Donald Hill-Eley has been very pleased by the performance of many of the newcomers to the squad this year. The Bears played 11 newcomers in the season-opener at Akron, including true freshmen Donovan Dickerson (QB), Ronnie Wilson (OG Florida transfer), Justin Young (DE Virginia Tech transfer), Allen Singletary (RB Lacawanna CC transfer), Jerry Jones (DB New Mexico State transfer), Trey Charles, Nicolas Adams (P), Kemar Scarlett (PK), Zary Stewart (DE), Brian Saunders, and Chris Eugene (DE). Senior nose tackle James Cole (#95) has been tough in the trenches for the Bears defensive unit. So far, the Bears best scoring output was in a win at Bethune-Cookman. It marked the most points posted by the Bears since October 25, 2008 when the dropped Delaware State 20-3 at Hughes Stadium. MSU currently ranks 8th in scoring offense in the MEAC (12.2 ppg) Bears Football Let s Get Down To Business page 5

6 ACTION JACKSON MSU senior Carlton Jackson had an interesting inaugural season as the Bears starting QB. In eight starts, Jackson had completed 58-of-112 passes (51.9 pct.) for 742 yards with five touchdowns and six interceptions. That computed to a pass efficiency rating. He missed the last three games of the 08 season after suffering a shoulder injury in a victory at Florida A&M. Jackson bounced back from a subpar game against Akron by completing 16-of-21 passes for 146 yards and threw two TDs, including the game-winning TD pass in an overtime win against Winston-Salem State. As a result of his performance, Jackson was named as the Classic s Offensive Most Valuable Player. He will enter this week s contest after going 10-of-28 for 150 yards, including a pick and a TD in an ESPNU televised win vs. Howard. JACKSON S PASSING STATISTICS 2008 G A-C-I Pct. Yds TD LG Avg/G G C-A-I Pct. Yds TD LG Avg/G DIGGIN THE BEST OF TIMES Sophomore Winfred Diggs (5-8, 178), a product of Washington, D.C., tallied nine receptions for 121 yards (13.4 avg) and scored two touchdowns last season, including a 38-yard touchdown run against N.C. Central. Diggs recorded a career-high six catches for 47 yards, including a 42 yard reception against Akron and is the Bears second leading receiver with 15 receptions for 98 yards. Bears Sidelines September October November December MSU s Conference Record..... At home On the road Neutral MSU s Non-Conference Record.. At home On the road Neutral MSU vs. Ranked Opponents... At home On the road Neutral MSU s Record in Games... Decided by 3 points or less points or less points or less points points points MSU s Record When Scoring or fewer points points points points MSU s Record When Allowing or fewer points points points points MSU s Record in Games... During the day At night Overcast weather Clear weather Scoring fi rst Opponent scores fi rst Leading after the 1st qtr Leading at halftime Leading after the 3rd qtr Trailing after the 1st qtr Trailing at halftime Trailing after the 3rd qtr In overtime MSU s Record With yard rusher yard receiver yard passer Less than 300-yards total off yards total offense yards total offense yards total offense Committing fewer turnovers.2-0 Committing more turnovers..0-1 Not committing a turnover MSU s Record When Allowing yard rusher yard receiver yard passer Less than 300-yards total off yards total offense yards total offense yards total offense Winning Time of Possession DEVAN JAMES LIMITED DUE TO INJURY Devan James started off the 2008 season against Towson with 26 carries for a game-high 178 yards. James had 112 yards on 25 carries in the season-finale against Hampton. James has been an absolute threat on the field. The Pompano Beach, Fla. product went over 1,000 yards for his career following a 219 yard explosion against Howard. James finished 2nd in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference in rushing, 3rd in all-purpose yards (115.3/g) and was selected to the 2008 All-MEAC First Team. He started for the first time this season in the Bears win against Towson and tallied 81 yards on 19 carries, scored his first TD of the season against N.C. A&T, and posted a season-best 103 yards on 22 carries versus Howard. He currently ranks No. 6 in school ol history with 2,054 career rushing yards. James suffered an abdominal strain during the preseason. Devan James By The Numbers 2008 G/GS ATT YDS TD 1/ NCCU 2/ / / BCU 5/ / / DSU 8/ / / #17 SCSU 11/ Hampton 12/ Devan s Statistics -Rushing- YEAR G NO YARDS AVG TD LG Totals Receiving- YEAR G NO YARDS AVG TD LG Totals Kick Returns- YEAR G NO YARDS AVG TD LG START ME UP Eight players made their first career starts in the season-opener against Akron, the first-time starters included: Joshua Durden (C), Ronnie Wilson (OG), Kendall Jamison (CB), James Cole (DT), Bricen Tate (DE), Rodney Etienne (SS), Danny Evans (LB) and Winfred Diggs (WR). TURNOVER TABLES The Bears have turned the ball over 11 times (6 fumbles, 5 INTs) this season and have recorded eight takeaways (3 fumbles, 5 INTs) on defense. As a result, the Bears rank No. 7 in the MEAC in turnover margin. Delaware State ranks No. 4 - they have collected 9 takeaways (4 fumble, 5 INTs) and have lost the ball 11 times (6 fumbles, 5 INTs) Bears Football Let s Get Down To Business page 6

7 MSU ONE OF THE TOP DEFENSES IN THE NATION IN 2008 Morgan State s defense ranked as one of the top defensive units in the Football Championship Subdivision in The Bears defense has ranked atop the MEAC for the past two seasons: In 2008, MSU was nationally ranked No. 1 in total defense (213.4 avg), No. 1 in tackles for loss (113), Tied for No. 12 in turnovers gained (30), Tied for No. 7 in interceptions (19), No. 4 in pass efficiency defense (94.5 rating), No. 2 in pass defense (118.7 avg), No. 13 in rush defense (94.6 avg) and tied for 13th in sacks (32). J.R. LAWRENCE Senior D-lineman Justin J.R. Lawrence entered the 2009 season as a CDS Preseason All- American and he was a 2008 All-MEAC First Team selection. Lawrence is a dangerous pass rusher who had 47 tackles (26 solo) and a league-high 17 tackles for loss with eight sacks in Opposing offenses will be keeping close tabs on him this season, as well as NFL scouts who think he may be a diamond-in-the-rough. Lawrence recorded a season-high 10 tackles with three tackles for loss to help the Bears outlast N.C. A&T. Lawrence currently has 35 tackles, 5.5 TFL, a sack and three pass breakups. HITMAN HOWARD Senior LB George Howard is one of the top returning tacklers in the MEAC. He totaled 64 stops last season and was selected to the 2009 Preseason All-MEAC Second-Team. The Virginia native played a significant role as a linebacker last season and posted 10.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks and recorded an interception return against N.C. Central (9/13/08). He is a fierce competitor and will be one of the leading anchors of the Bears defensive unit for the 09 season. Howard racked-up 17 tackles during the Bears overtime win against Winston-Salem State. As a result of his stellar performance, Howard was named the Classic s Defensive Most Valuable Player. Howard will enter the Delaware St. contest fresh off posting a gamehigh 12 stops against Howard. The Hitman has earned the MEAC s Defensive Player of the Week 3 times this season and he currently ranks No. 2 in the FCS in total tackles (84). MSU s school record for tackles is held by Elvis Franks who recorded 147 tackles in WHO CAN MAKE A PLAY?! I MCKHAN! All-MEAC First Team cornerback Darren McKhan (6-0, 185) is fast-developing into a true lock-down corner and someone pro scouts are starting to really pay close attention to. Now in his third season as a starter (9 career INTs, 15 career PBUs), last season as a sophomore he ranked No. 6 in the MEAC in interceptions (4 INTs) and ranked tied for No. 2 in the MEAC in passes defended. He picked off two passes against North Carolina Central, becoming the first Bears player during under Coach Hill s tenure to have two interceptions in a game. He returned the first INT 49 yards for a touchdown. McKhan collected five tackles and had a pass breakup against Akron and versus Winston- Salem State. He returned a blocked extrapoint conversion and made a clutch fourth quarter interception to help the Bears beat crosstown rival Towson and collected his 9th career pick in a win against N.C. A&T. He currently is tied for No. 1 in the MEAC in passes defended (7) and he is one of the reasons the Bears currently rank No.1 in the FCS in pass defense (119.5). MR. HIGHLIGHT - BAPTISTE MSU wide receiver Edwin Baptiste returns as one of the Bears top possession receivers. Baptiste gained national notoriety last season when he hauled in three catches for a career-high 95 yards, including a 40 yard circus one-handed reception in the first quarter against Winston-Salem State. His amazing catch ended up being featured as ESPN Sportscenter s No. 1 play on its Top Ten countdown. For the season, Baptiste was the Bears second leading receiver with 22 grabs for 322 yards and two touchdowns. He leads the Bears this season with 18 receptions for 191 yards, including three touchdowns. Against Winston-Salem State, he had five receptions for a game-high 70 yards, including a leaping, twisting 15-yard touchdown catch in the corner of the end zone in overtime to give the Bears win. He posted a game-high four receptions for 71 yards and caught a 31-yard touchdown versus Howard last Thursday night. Baptiste currently ranks No. 6 in receiving yards in MSU school history with 1,011 yards. MORGAN STATE IN THE NFL Andrews, John ( ) - Miami Dolphins Baylor, Tim ( ) - Baltimore Colts & Minnesota Vikings Brown, Rosey ( ) HOF - New York Giants Carr, Tom ( ) - New Orleans Saints Cherry, Stan ( ) - Baltimore Colts Chester, Raymond ( ) - Oakland Raiders & Balt. 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8 LEFTWICH STEPPIN UP Senior linebacker and team captain Troy Leftwich (6-1, 215, Ashland, Va.) returns as one of the Bears top playmakers on defense. In 08, Leftwich was the Bears third leading tackler with 56 tackles (27 solo), with 10 tackles for loss, 4 sacks and three interceptions. Last year he was also selected as the Mid- Eastern Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week for the week ending September 21, Troy finished with four tackles and a fumble recovery in the Bears win against Howard last Thursday. He is currently the Bears second leading tackler (36). VETERAN SAFETY JODY ELLIS Joseph Jody Ellis (6-1, 190) was one of the leaders of the Bears top-ranked defense last season. Ellis, who transferred from the Univ. of Illinois in 2006, collected 38 tackles (27 solo), including two interceptions and a sack in 11 games. Ellis had a season-high seven tackles against South Carolina State and recorded his first interception on Sept. 13 vs. North Carolina Central. The Miami native has been a standout in run support and has been good in coverage, especially against spread offenses. This season he will see time at both the cornerback and safety positions. The junior had a fantastic game against Towson where he posted eight tackles, had a fumble recovery and iced the ballgame with an interception late in the fourth quarter. Ellis currently has 26 tackles and two picks so far this season, Corey Sellers Bakari Smith Antonio White Ronnie Wilson Miami (Miami Northwest HS) Sunset (Blanche Ely HS) Miami (Booker T. Washington HS) Pompano Beach (Florida/Blanche Ely HS) MSU OFFENSE QUICK NOTES Six starters return on offense, including guard Robert Norris, tackle Lawrence Brewer, fullback Jephte Cherenfant, wideout Edwin Baptiste, quarterback Carlton Jackson and tailback Devan James... Norris, a CDS Preseason All-American, anchored an offensive line that averaged 170 rushing yards per game in Jackson, a transfer from Akron, threw for over 742 yards and had five touchdown passes in Baptiste had 22 receptions for 322 yards, including two touchdowns as a junior last season... MSU will look for its three straight season with a 1,000-yard rusher in 2009 after All-MEAC RB Devan James ran for 1,337 yards last year... James started against Towson - it was his first start of the 2009 season and he had a season-high 81 yards on 19 carries, including his first TD of the season vs. N.C. A&T (10/10/09)... FB Jephte Cherenfant, a Preseason All-MEAC First Team selection, had seven receptions for 53 yards, including a touchdown in The Bears recorded just three first downs at Akron (9/12)... Winfred Diggs got his first career start Sept. 12th at Akron, he finished with a career-high six receptions for 47 yards... DE Justin Lawrence was used as a fullback in a short yardage package... Freshman QB Donovan Dickerson completed a pass for a loss of 1 yard against Akron... Carlton Jackson had a pass intercepted for a touchdown at Akron... Lacawanna CC transfer Allen Singletary started at RB against Akron and finished with 5 carries for 18 yards... Domanick West had his first carry of the season at Akron (1-3 yds) and scored his first career TD on a 1 yd run at Bethune-Cookman (10/3)... Cameron George had 4 carries for a loss of 1 at Akron... Newcomer Trey Charles had one catch for 26 yards at Akron... TE Lamont Bryant had one reception for 5 yards in the 2nd half at Akron, and recorded 26-yard TD catch against Towson - his 1st of the season... Florida transfer Ronnie Wilson started at the guard position vs. Akron... Akron held MSU to 41 rushing yards, it was the fewest rushing yards since Howard held them to 34 yards in WR Edward Morton-Green recorded a career-high 4 receptions for 39 yards vs. WSSU... Cherenfant caught a 5-yard TD vs. WSSU, it marked the second TD of his career... Baptiste had a season-high 5 catches for 70 yards, including a 15-yard TD catch in an overtime win vs. WSSU... Freshman RB Brian Mann was inserted into the offensive lineup against Towson where he had four carries for 12 yards... the Bears have had 11 fumbles so far this season, but have only lost five... NORTHERN EXPOSURE The Morgan State coaching staff continues to increase their recruiting efforts in the south, especially in the state of Florida. The Bears have a total of 19 players (10 are starters) from sunny Florida: Gary Albury Orlando (Mississippi/Edgewater HS) Edwin Baptiste Miami (B-Cookman/Edison HS) Lafredo Brady Homestead (South Dade HS) Jephte Cherenfant Miami (North Miami HS) Fred Davis Pompano Beach (La.-Lafayette/ Blanche Ely HS) Rodney Etienne Pompano Beach (Akron/ MSU DEFENSE QUICK NOTES Blanche Ely HS) MSU returns six starters on defense for Chris Eugene Miami (Miami Central HS) linebacker George Howard led the Bears with 64 Janary Gray Miami (Miami Central HS) tackles and had 10.5 tackles for loss last season, he Carlton Jackson Pompano Beach (Akron/ posted 8 tackles in the 09 season-opener at Akron Blanche Ely HS)... Troy Leftwich added 56 tackles, 10 tackles for loss Sheldon Jacques Opalocka (Miami Central HS) and three interceptions the 17 tackles for loss by Devan James Pompano Beach (Blanche Ely HS) Justin Lawrence (47 tackles) were the most in the Derrick Kinchen Miami (Coral Gables HS) MEAC in Lawrence posted 8 tackles (7 solo) Darren McKhan Miami (UConn/Miramar HS) at Akron (9/12/09)... All-MEAC cornerback Darren Abraham Mercado Davie (Western HS) McKhan has started every game in his career and led Kevin Myrie Coral Spring (Coral Spring HS) the team with 11 pass breakups and four interceptions 2009 Bears Football Let s Get Down To Business page 8 FCS Football Coaches Poll Team (First-place votes) Rec Points Pre 1. Richmond (28) Montana Southern Ill Villanova William & Mary Northern Iowa Elon New Hampshire Appalachian St S. Carolina St McNeese St Jacksonville St South Dakota St Central Arkansas Weber St Massachusetts Colgate Stephen F. Austin Cal Poly Eastern Kentucky Eastern Wash Holy Cross Delaware NR 24. Eastern Illinois Northern Arizona NR Others Receiving Votes: Prairie View A&M 37, Florida A&M 36, James Madison 31, Liberty 29, Montana St. 15, Youngstown St. 14, Butler 12, Morgan St. 10, Chattanooga 9, Lafayette 5, UC Davis 1, SE Louisiana 1, Missouri St. 1, Albany 1 BOXTOROW.COM/BASN HBCU COACHES FCS TOP 10 POLL Records through October 12, 2009 (First place votes listed in parentheses) Team (First-place votes) Record Points 1. South Carolina St (12) Prairie View A&M Albany State Florida A&M Grambling State Morgan State Southern Bowie State Tuskegee Shaw Other receiving votes: Alabama A&M (4-3) 13, Arkansas-Pine Bluff (3-2) 5, Tennessee State (3-4) 5, Benedict College (5-3) 4, N.C. A&T (3-3) 3, Fayetteville State (5-3) 2, Norfolk St. (3-3) 2, Langston (6-2) 1, in 2008, he finished with 5 tackles and a pass breakup vs. Akron (9/12/09)... McKhan returned a blocked point after conversion for two points and collected his 8th career interception vs. Towson (9/26/09) and his 9th against N.C. A&T (10/10/09)... safety Jody Ellis had 38 tackles and two interceptions in his first season as a transfer from the University of Illinois... Ellis collected his 3rd career interception and had 8 tackles and a fumble recovery vs. Towson (9/26/09)... Ellis collected his first interception of the season in the Bears overtime win against Winston-Salem State... Senior DL James Cole got his first start at Akron and

9 collected 6 tackles... Chris Eugene saw his first bit of action at Akron, he posted 3 tackles and had a forced fumble wiped out due to penalty... Eugene finished with two sacks vs. N.C. A&T (10/10/09) and leads the team with 3 sacks... Redshirt-freshman CB Kendall Jamison had three pass breakups in his first career start at Akron... MSU ranked 12th in the nation with 30 turnovers gained and 13th in sacks (32) in 2008 forced a fumble in 11 of its 13 games and recovered a fumble in 10 of those... the defense led the nation in total defense by limiting opponents to ypg in Akron racked up 436 total yards of offense against the Bears on Sept. 12th, the last time an MSU team allowed 400 or more yards total offense was at Texas Southern in 2004 (487)... LB George Howard had a game-high 17 tackles and was selected NYUL Classic Defensive MVP in an overtime win against WSSU... Howard notched a career-high 18 tackles vs. Towson (9/26/09) followed by 17 tackles (13 solo) at B-CU and 12 vs. N.C. A&T (10/10/09) and he currently ranks No. 2 in the FCS in tackles (84)... FS Gary Albury posted 6 tackles and a game-high 3 pass breakups vs. WSSU... MSU s defense posted five sacks and eight TFLs vs. WSSU... DE Bricen Tate scored a touchdown on a fumble recovery in the endzone at B-CU (10/3/09).. LB Fred Davis collected 8 tackles and a pass breakup at B-CU (10/3/09)... DT Zary Stewart, a transfer from Syracuse, posted 9 tackles and a TFL vs. B-CU (10/10/09)... SPECIAL TEAMS QUICK NOTES Long- snapper Terrell Simmons, a three-year starter, was nearly perfect on snaps last year, he had a couple of low snaps in the season-opener at Akron MSU blocked five punts and a field goal in Kemar Scarlett (K) made his first start at Akron and missed a 40 yard field goal in the 1st quarter (9/12/09)... Scarlett connected on a 42 yard field goal against Winston-Salem State, it marked his first make of the season... He booted a 41 yarder vs. Towson (9/26/09)... Scarlett had a career-best 48 yarder at Bethune- Cookman (10/3/09) and was named MEAC Special Teams Player of the Week... Redshirt punter Nicholas Adams averaged 37.1 yards on eight punts at Akron, his longest punt went for 44 yards and he punted four inside the 20 vs. WSSU... Adams averaged 38.4 yards on nine punts with four inside the Towson s 20 yard line and one downed on the one yard line... Adams recorded a season-high 11 punts vs. Howard (38.5 avg)... Allen Singletary had three kickoff returns for 57 yards, including a 23 yard return at Akron... Brian Mann averaged 29 yards on three kickoff returns vs. Winston-Salem State... James Cole blocked an extra point conversion vs. Towson (9/26/09) and at Bethune-Cookman (10/3/09)... Fred Davis blocked an extra point vs. N.C. A&T (10/10/09... PURPLE BEAR Morgan State former tight end Visanthe Shiancoe joined the NFL s Minnesota Vikings as a tight end in The veteran finished the 2008 season with a careerhigh 42 receptions for 596 yards and seven touchdowns. Shiancoe, entering his season in the league, returns as the Viking s starting tight end and should rack up a bunch of points for fantasy leagues across the country, especially since he ll be on the receiving end of future Hall of Famer Brett Favre. The Sheridan Black College All-American was drafted to the New York Giants in the third round of the NFL Draft where he played for four seasons. SIMPSON UPDATE Chad Simpson, the 2007 Mid- Eastern Athletic Conference Player of the Year, enters his second year as a running back with the Indianapolis Colts. As a rookie, Simpson spent the first five games on the practice squad, then appeared in final 11 games as reserve RB and KOR specialist. He was 15-45, 1 TD rushing, 3-30 receiving and KOR avg, and saw action as a return specialist in Wild Card Playoffs at San Diego 1/3 and was KOR avg. Simpson had a sensational career at MSU and became the 4th leading rusher in school history. He started 11 games as senior and was 276-1,402, 14 TDs rushing and 9-201, 1 TD receiving, setting the school s single-season rushing record. He was also was named to American Football Coaches Association Football Championship Subdivision All-America Team. Simpson was signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Colts in May FIELD TRIP Morgan State s football team received a lesson in history when they made a pit-stop in Canton, the home of the NFL Hall of Fame. The Bears coaching staff took the squad to see the Hall s display of the moments, memories and mementos of the NFL, including the enshrined busts of former MSU greats and NFL Hall of Famers Len Ford, Leroy Kelly, Willie Lanier and Roosevelt Brown. UP NEXT MSU will host Florida A&M for a Halloween conference matchup on Saturday, October 31, Kickoff is set for 4:00 pm ET at Hughes Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. The game will mark the 21st meeting between the teams since FAMU leads the series 16-4, despite dropping last season s matchup in Tallahassee by a score of Bears Football Let s Get Down To Business page 9 This Week s MEAC Games Saturday, October 24 N.C. A&T at Howard Morgan State at Delaware State S.C. State at Hampton Norfolk State at Florida A&M Winston-Salem St. vs. B-Cookman TIME 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Last Week s MEAC Games Thursday, October 15 Morgan State 14, Howard 7 Thursday, October 17 Michigan 63, Delaware State 6 S.C. State 35, Florida A&M Norfolk State 46, Hampton 6 Bethune-Cookman 34, Savannah State 24 MEAC Leaders TEAM Scoring Defense: 14.3 Avg (No. 1) Pass Efficiency: (No. 5) Pass Efficiency Defense: 84.3 (No.1) Kickoff Returns: 21.1 Avg (No. 3) Kickoff Coverage: 43.8 Avg (No. 1) Punting: 33.5 Avg (No. 4) Field Goals: 3-5 (No. T-3) Pass Defense: Avg (No. 1) First Downs: 54 (No. 9) Sacks By: 10 (No. 4) Fourth Down Conversions: 4-8 (No. 4) Red Zone Offense: 100.0, 6-6 (No. 1) Red Zone Defense: 61.9m (No. 2) Fewest Penalties: 41 (No. 1) Time of Possession: 30:18 Avg (No. 7) INDIVIDUAL Passing Avg: C. Jackson, 118.7, (No. 7) Pass Efficiency: C. Jackson, (No. 5) Punt Avg: N. Adams, 37.8 avg. (No. 5) Field Goals: K. Scarlett, 3-5 (No. 6) Tackles: G. Howard (No. 1) Sacks: C. Eugene, 3 (No. 5) Tackles for Loss: G. Howard, 6.0 (No. 11) Passes Defended: D. McKhan, 7 (T No. 1) Interceptions: J. Ellis, D. McKhan 2 (T-No. 4) NCAA Leaders (FCS) TEAM Pass Efficiency Defense: 84.2 Avg (No. 1) Pass Defense: Avg (No. 1) Red Zone Offense: 6-6 (T-No. 1) Fourth Down Conversion Defense: 8.33 (No. 4) INDIVIDUAL Tackles: G. Howard, (No. 2)

10 MORTON-GREEN DEBUT A SUCCESS Edward Morton-Green, a transfer from Miami-Ohio, began his Bears career with four receptions for 39 yards against Winston-Salem State on Sept. 19th in the New York Urban League Classic in East Rutherford, New Jersey. He currently ranks as MSU s fifth leading receiver (6 rec., 84 yds) and is expected to see an increased role as the season progresses and he improves his understanding of the system. He will be one to watch. JEPHTE GETS FIRST TOUCHDOWN H-Back Jephte Cherenfant became the first Bear player to score a touchdown in Cherenfant, a Miami native and 2009 Preseason All-MEAC selection, caught a 4-yard touchdown pass from Carlton Jackson in the 3rd quarter of the Bears overtime win against Winston-Salem State at Giants Stadium in the New York Urban League Whitney Young Classic on Sept. 19th. It marked the second touchdown of his career, his first was a 9-yard TD reception at Norfolk State (Nov. 8, 2008). Jephte has caught six passes for 48 yards (9.6 avg) so far this season. ADAMS A BOOMING SUCCESS Bears coach Donald Hill- Eley feels he may have one of the best punters in the MEAC in redshirt freshman Nicholas Adams. Adams, a Fayetteville N.C. product, is currently averaging 37.8 yards per punt and had a season-high 54 yard boot against Bethune-Cookman. Adams was also instrumental in helping the Bears win the field position battle in his team s win against Howard. He averaged 38.5 yards on a seasonhigh 11 punts with two inside the Bison 20 yard line and as a result he was selected MEAC Special Teams Player of the Week. He ranks No. 5 in the MEAC in punting and in addition to his steady performance, Adams may also be one of the largest punters in the nation by standing 6-foot-2 and weighing in at 245 pounds...he brings back memories of three-time NFL Pro Bowl punter Reggie Roby, who was 6-foot-4 and 250 pounds. SCARLETT A KICKING STARLET Kemar Scarlett has been a highlight for the Bears special teams unit as a result of his field-goalkicking prowess. The junior kicker ranks No. 6 in the MEAC having connected on 3-of-5 field goals, including makes from 41, 42 and hit a season-long 48 yarder at Bethune-Cookman (10/3/09) and earned MEAC Special Teams Player of the Week for his performance against the Wildcats. He is 8-of-9 on PATs. THE ALDERMAN FRED DAVIS MSU s Fred Davis is an experienced and rugged linebacker. Davis made a season-high eight tackles (6 solo) with a tackle for loss and a pass breakup versus Bethune-Cookman (10/3/09). The Alderman is MSU s third leading tackler and is ranked No. 23 in the MEAC with 34 total tackles through six games. Davis played a key role in the Bears win against Howard as he finished the game with three tackles and three pass breakups. He recorded blocked an extra point attempt in the third quarter that ended up being the difference in the win against N.C. A&T. Davis joined the Bears as a transfer from Louisiana-Lafayette in 2007 and had an outstanding prep career at Blanche Ely HS. JACKSON CONTINUES EFFICIENCY Carlton Jackson had another very sharp game for the Bears last Saturday. Jackson completed 10-of-28 passes for a season-high 150 yards in the Bears win versus Howard. Jackson currently ranks No. 5 in the MEAC in pass efficiency ratings (116.0) and ranks No. 8 in pass yardage (118.7/g). It will be critical for the senior to protect the football in order for the Bears to continue winning games. A LEAK IN THE D??? MSU defense s biggest weakness through five games has been against the run. The Bears gave up a season-high 284 yards against the Wildcats, marking the most rushing yards surrendered since Oct. 1, 2005 when Bethune-Cookman racked up 362 yards on 49 carries and pulled out a win in Daytona. MSU s defense went from being ranked No. 1 in rush defense in the MEAC last season, to currently being ranked No. 8 by giving up an average of yards per contest. In the Bears victory over Howard, MSU allowed just 113 yards rushing on 34 attempts (2.0 avg.). It marked the lowest rushing total against the Bears since Norfolk State managed only 106 rushing yards on Nov. 8, Bears Football Let s Get Down To Business page 10 FIGURE THIS 0 Turnovers committed by MSU during the victory at Bethune-Cookman on Oct. 3, It was the time the Bears finished without a turnover since a win vs. Delaware State on Oct. 25, The number of times Akron was penalized during its contest with Morgan State... MSU was penalized 11 times for a loss of 66 yards. 2 The number of sacks recorded by defensive end Chris Eugene during the Bears win against N.C. A&T on Oct. 10th during MSU s Homecoming at Hughes Stadium. 3 The number of interceptions returned for touchdowns against North Carolina Central... The Bears collected 7 turnovers in the game, 6 of which were interceptions. 4 The number of rushing first downs allowed by MSU s defense against Howard... the Bison finished with 13 total first downs. 5 The number of consecutive wins the Bears have recorded so far this season...it marks MSU s first five game win streak since The number of receptions by Winfred Diggs during his first career start... He finished the game with 47 reception yards. 7 The number of touchdowns scored this season... Two rushing TDs and four passing TDs 8 The number of receptions by TE Lamont Bryant... He is the Bears third leading receiver and has racked up 179 rec. yds, including 2 TDs 9 The number of punts conducted during Morgan State s season-opening loss at Akron... MSU s Nicholas Adams averaged 37 yards on 8 punts, while AU punter Jon Stec had one punt for 24 yards. 10 The number of Akron backs that carried the ball against Morgan State in the Bears season-opener... The Zips finished the game with a game-high 250 rushing yards. HERITAGE SPORTS RADIO NETWORK FCS DIVISION I Records through October 19, 2009 (First place votes listed in parentheses) Team (First-place votes) Record Points 1 South Carolina St. (18) Prairie View Florida A&M Morgan St Grambling St Southern Arkansas Pine Bluff Norfolk St Alabama A&M N.C. A&T

11 OFFENSIVE LINE PLAY MSU s offensive line group is still attempting to get in sync. The Bears are struggling to open run lanes for a talented running back corps led by All-MEAC RB Devan James. MSU currently ranks last in the MEAC by averaging just 83.7 yards per game, 2.7 yards per carry and just two rushing touchdowns. SACKS R US MSU s defense is on pace to have another high sack mark. In 2008 the Bears posted 32 sacks, almost at the halfway mark of the 2009 season, the Bears defense has 10 sacks, projecting to 20 or more in 12 games. The Bears rank tied for fourth in the MEAC in sacks. South Carolina State leads with 18, Hampton has 16, Norfolk State has 15, and N.C. A&T is tied with the Bears at 10. DE Chris Eugene leads the Bears with three sacks, two of which he recorded against N.C. A&T. COVERING THE FIELD: After finishing fourth in the MEAC in kickoff coverage in 2008, the Bears are allowing just 20.7 yards per return, which ranks first in the conference. Additionally, Morgan State is allowing only 6.6 yards per punt return in IN THE POLLS The Bears rank as high as No. 4 in the HERITAGE SPORTS RADIO NETWORK FCS DIVISION I, No. 6 in BOXTOROW.COM/BASN HBCU COACHES FCS TOP 10 POLL, and No. 7 in the SBN BLACK COLLEGE POLL and. MSU also received votes for THE SPORTS NETWORK TOP 25 POLL. INJURY UPDATE The following players will not or are not expected to play this Saturday: Derrick Sherman (Foot Fracture); Trey Charles (dislocated shoulder); Chris Burley (right knee MCL sprain); Lawrence Brewer (concussion) For breaking news, press releases, historical information, photos, statistics and rosters, go to the official web site of the Morgan State Athletics, BEARS VS. HORNETS SERIES MSU is in the series Morgan State 47, Delaware State Morgan State 27, Delaware State Morgan State 22, Delaware State Morgan State 31, Delaware State Morgan State 41, Delaware State Morgan State 32, Delaware State Morgan State 20, Delaware State Morgan State 45, Delaware State Morgan State 33, Delaware State Morgan State 3, Delaware State Morgan State 34, Delaware State Morgan State 46, Delaware State Morgan State 36, Delaware State Morgan State 34, Delaware State Morgan State 38, Delaware State Morgan State 27, Delaware State Morgan State 38, Delaware State Morgan State 34, Delaware State Morgan State 34, Delaware State Morgan State 33, Delaware State Morgan State 42, Delaware State Morgan State 34, Delaware State Morgan State 21, Delaware State Morgan State 3, Delaware State Morgan State 36, Delaware State Morgan State 6, Delaware State Morgan State 6, Delaware State Morgan State 22, Delaware State Morgan State 7, Delaware State Morgan State 0, Delaware State Morgan State 12, Delaware State Morgan State 7, Delaware State Morgan State 8, Delaware State Morgan State 12, Delaware State Morgan State 7, Delaware State Morgan State 10. Delaware State Morgan State 16, Delaware State Morgan State 42, Delaware State Morgan State 21, Delaware State Morgan State 17, Delaware State Morgan State 14, Delaware State Morgan State 14, Delaware State Morgan State 15, Delaware State Morgan State 20, Delaware State Morgan State 12, Delaware State Morgan State 12, Delaware State Morgan State 35, Delaware State 28** Morgan State 53, Delaware State Morgan State 34, Delaware State Morgan State 14, Delaware State Morgan State 7, Delaware State Morgan State 17, Delaware State Morgan State 20, Delaware State Bears Football Let s Get Down To Business page 11

12 Depth Chart - MSU Offense WR 15 Terrell White 6-2, 200, R-Jr... Big target with soft hands...best blocking receiver...has 8 rec. for 72 yards 81 E.J. Morton Green 6-4, 215, So... Transferred from Miami University...will compete for starting spot...nfl size...has 6 rec. for 84 yds LT 70 Robert Norris 6-4, 315, R-Sr... Experienced...great combination of size and speed...impact lineman...cds Preseason All-American 76 Xavier Byrd 6-6, 283,Fr... Aggressive pass blocker...made strides during the spring...will provide quality depth LG 72 Emmanuel Barnett 6-3, 300, R-So... Played in a few games and gained experience...extremely strong...exceptional pass blocker 75 Braxton Banks 6-2, 290, R-Fr... Redshirted in 07...aggressive run blocker...will improve with additional playing time...solid backup C 67 Joshua Durden 6-1, 295, Fr... Solid pass blocking skills...will improve with more playing time...emerged from Spring as a starter 62 Corey Sellers 6-2, 290, Jr... Returns after sitting out two seasons...aggressive pass blocker...started 4 games as a true freshman RG 71 Ronnie Wilson 6-4, 310, Jr... Transferred from Univ. of Florida...opportunity to make an immediate impact...started vs. Akron 75 Braxton Banks 6-2, 290, R-So... A workhorse...very intelligent and athletic...has an opportunity to shine in 09 RT 78 Lawrence Brewer 6-6, 295,R-So... Talented young athlete...started 4 games as a freshman in 08...strong, aggressive 69 Eric Fair 6-4, 290, Sr... Solid pass blocking skills...will backup all five positions on the line...the most experienced lineman TE 44 Jephte Cherenfant 6-0, 240, Sr Preseason All-MEAC 2nd Team...scored TD rec. vs. WSSU...6 rec. for 48 yds 8 Lamont Bryant 6-6, 210, R-So.... Should see a lot of playing time...big target...soft hands and athletic...has 8 rec. for 168 yds and TD QB 1 Carlton Jackson 6-2, 200, Sr... Has completed 68-of-120 passes with 6 TDs and 4 INTs...NYUL Classic MVP...38 carries for 85 yds 12 Donovan Dickerson 6-1, 190, R-Fr... Great athletic ability...strong arm and has deceptive speed...played 1st career game at Akron WR 84 Edwin Baptiste 6-1, 175, Jr... Currently has collected 81 receptions for 1,011 yards and 5 TDs...Had ESPN Top-10 play at WSSU Chuka Okakpu 6-5, 180, Fr... Sleek, big target...will improve with additional playing experience TB 34 Devan James 5-10, 205, Sr All-MEAC First Team...Suffered an abdominal strain in preseason...78 carries for 271 yds and TD 33 Brian Mann 5-7, 185, Fr... Has 16 carries for 53 yards (3.3 avg)...1st game was at Akron...Averaging 27 yds per return 27 Allen Singletary 5-11, 180, Jr... Transferred from Lacawanna CC...Started at Akron...has 16 carries for 47 yds 30 Domanick West 5-11, 195, R-So.. Hard runner...will excel with additional experience...scored his 1st career TD at B-CU (10/3/09) or 23 Cameron George 5-10, 190, Jr... Tough runner...has big-play capability...outstanding speed...13 carries for 28 yds H 14 Winfred Diggs 5-7, 165, So... Posted 9 rec. for 121 yds and scored a TD as a true freshman...has posted 15 rec. for 98 yds 85 Isaiah Spencer 5-10, 175, Jr... Converted from defensive back to receiver...determined and hard worker...will provide solid depth Depth Chart - MSU Special Teams PK 45 Kemar Scarlett 6-0, 180, Jr... Transfer from West Hills CC...3-of-5 FGs...8-for-9 PATs...Hit a 42 yd field goal vs. WSSU 38 Abraham Mercado 5-8, 165, Fr... Emerged from preseason as a solid placekicker and will backup Scarlett DS 64 Terrel Simmons 5-10, 230, Sr... Recruited specifically to handle the long snapping duties on special teams...very consistent 10 Sha ka Miller 5-11, 210, R-So... Will backup Simmons as the Bears long snapper HO 10 Sha ka Miller 5-11,210,R-So... Second season as the starting holder...great hands 1 Carlton Jackson 6-2,200,Sr... Will backup Miller as the Bears holder KO 45 Kemar Scarlett 6-0, 180, Jr... Transfer from West Hills CC...Won the starting spot for kickoff duties 38 Abraham Mercado 5-8, 165, Fr... Will backup Scarlett for the kick-off chores P 29 Nicholas Adams 6-2, 245, So... Averaging 37.8 per punt...14 inside the 20...may be one of the league s largest punters at 245 lbs. 45 Kemar Scarlett 6-0, 180, Jr... Will backup Adams as the Bears punter KOR 14 Winfred Diggs 5-7, 165, So... Averaging 17.8 yards on five kickoff returns...has posted 15 rec. for 98 yds 33 Brian Mann 5-7, 185, Fr... Expected to play a key role on special teams...1st game was at Akron yds per return PR 14 Winfred Diggs 5-7, 165, So... Has two punt returns so far this season...was electric during the preseason 33 Brian Mann 5-7, 185, Fr... Expected to play a key role on special teams...exciting running-style avg Bears Football Let s Get Down To Business page 12

13 Depth Chart - MSU Defense DE 36 Justin Lawrence 6-1, 285, R-Sr... CDS Preseason All-American...All-MEAC First Team...35 tackles, 5.5 TFL, 3 Breakups, 1 sk 41 Bakari Smith 6-1, 240, R-Fr.... Has good pass rush ability...young, will improve with experience...solid against the run DT 92 Zary Stewart 6-4, 260, So... Transferred from Syracuse...great pass rush ability...first start was vs. N.C. A&T...16 tackles (8 solo) 91 Sheldon Jacques 6-3, 305, Jr... Has the ability to be a dominating player...has 13 tackles, 3 tackles for loss and QB hurries NT 93 Kevin Myrie 6-1, 315, R-Fr... Good gap control D-lineman...does good job as a pass rusher...ankle injury vs. N.C. A&T...2 TFLs 95 James Cole 6-2, 360, Jr... Space-eater...great pass rush ability...solid against the run...high football IQ...14 tackles 2 blkd PATs DE 54 Bricen Tate 6-1, 200, Jr... Has good pass rush ability...has 30 tackles (14 solo), 1 TFL and a fumble recovery 11 Jamal Collins 6-3, 250, R-Fr... Has a great motor...emerged from preseason as a backup...pure speed off the end MLB 55 George Howard 6-1, 245, Sr... Preseason All-MEAC 2nd team...named MEAC Defensive POTW (9/20 9/28 10/3)...has 84 stops 46 Richard Ndubueze 6-2, 245, R-Fr... Won four titles at DeMatha HS...aggressive tackler...fierce competitor...a natural talent SLB 19 Troy Leftwich 6-1, 215, So... Has 32 tackles, 13 solo, 4.5 TFL...3 QBHs sacks...msu s second leading tackler 40 Christopher Lloyd 6-1, 225, R-Fr... Will gain experience with playing time...solid against the run...good open field tackler WLB 2 Fred Davis 6-3, 250, Jr... Hard-nosed player...has collected 34 tackles, 14 solo, 2 TFLs...blocked extra point vs. N.C. A&T 51 Danny Evans 6-1, 233, R-Fr... Hard-nosed, versatile player...competitor...expected to have breakout season RC 26 Kendell Jamison 5-11, 175, R-So tackles and 6 brkups...shows the ability to be a lock down corner...has been clocked at 4.43 in Richard Wilson 6-2, 200, Jr... Physical cornerback...started vs. W-Salem St. (9/19)...10 tackles...collected 1st INT vs. Howard FS 24 Gary Albury 6-1, 205, R-Sr... Playmaker...solid in run support...has 29 tackles (19 solo) with 5 pass breakups in 09 or 25 Jerry Jones 5-9, 165, Jr... Tough...has big-play capabilities and all the gifts to become a great safety...new Mexico St. transfer SS 4 Jody Ellis 6-0, 195, Jr... Punishing hitter...can flat-out play...can play any position in the secondary...26 tackles, 2 INTs, 1 FR 21 Rodney Etienne 6-1, 215, R-So... Transfer from Akron...9 tackles (7 solo)...had INT return for a 60-yard TD vs. NCCU (9/13/08) LC 7 Darren McKhan 6-10, 190, Jr All-MEAC 1st Team...Leads MEAC in pass defense... 5 PBUs, 2 INTs, 14 tackles and forced fum. 37 Reggie Hildenbrandt 5-11, 185, R-Fr... Solid young talent...hard-hitter...locks down the slot position...excellent closing speed Game-By-Game Starts AU WSSU TOW BCU NCAT HU DSU FAMU NSU SCSU HAM WR Baptiste Baptiste Baptiste Baptiste Baptiste Baptiste LT Norris Norris Norris Norris Norris Norris LG Barnett Barnett Barnett Barnett Barnett Barnett C Durden Durden Durden Durden Durden Durden RG Wilson Wilson Wilson Wilson Wilson Wilson RT Brewer Brewer Brewer Brewer Brewer Brewer TE Cherenfant Cherenfant Cherenfant Cherenfant Cherenfant Cherenfant WR White White White White White White QB Jackson Jackson Jackson Jackson Jackson Jackson H Diggs Diggs Diggs Diggs Diggs Diggs TB Singletary Singletary James James James James PK Scarlett Scarlett Scarlett Scarlett Scarlett Scarlett DS Simmons Simmons Simmons Simmons Simmons Simmons HO Miller Miller Miller Miller Miller Miller KO Scarlett Scarlett Scarlett Scarlett Scarlett Scarlett P Adams Adams Adams Adams Adams Adams LE Tate Tate Tate Tate Tate Tate DT Jacques Jacques Jacques Jacques Stewart Stewart NG Cole Cole Cole Cole Myrie Cole RE Lawrence Lawrence Lawrence Lawrence Lawrence Lawrence SLB Leftwich Leftwich Leftwich Leftwich Leftwich Leftwich MLB Howard Howard Howard Howard Howard Howard WLB Davis Davis Davis Davis Davis Davis LCB McKhan McKhan McKhan McKhan McKhan McKhan FS Albury Albury Albury Albury Albury Albury SS Etienne Ellis Ellis Ellis Ellis Ellis RCB Jamison Wilson Wilson Wilson Jamison Wilson 2009 Bears Football Let s Get Down To Business page 13

14 THE LAST TIME MORGAN STATE... RUSHING Had 400 or more yards:...vs. Virginia Union, 1996 (447) Had 300 or more yards:...at N.C. A&T, 2007 (323) Had 200 or more yards:...vs. Hampton, 2008 (279) Had FEWER than 50 yards:...vs. Towson, 2009 (33) Had 60 or more rush attempts:...vs. Virginia Union, 1996 (63) Had 50 or more rush attempts:...vs. Hampton, 2008 (51) Had three TDs:...at Howard, 2008 Had four or more rush TDs:...vs. Savannah State, 2007 (4) Had two or more players with 150 rush yards in a game:...vs. Morris...Brown, 2002; T.J. Stallings (195), L. Washington (169) Had a player rush for 3 TDs:...vs. Savannah St., 2007, Chad Simpson (3) Had a player rush for 5 or more TDs:...at Howard, 2002, T.J. Stallings (5) Rushed for 200 yards or more:...at Howard, 2008, Devan James, (219) Rushed for 100 yards or more...vs. Howard, 2009, Devan James, (103) Had a run of 70 or more yards:...chad Simpson, Norfolk State, 2007 (82) Had a run of 60 or more yards:...devan James, Beth-Cookman, 2007 (65) Had a run of 50 or more yards:...mario Melton, at N.C. A&T, 2008 (52) PASSING Had 400 or more yards passing:...vs. N.C. A&T, 2001 (551) Had 300 or more yards passing:...vs. S.C. State, 2004 (392) Had 200 or more yards passing:...at #15 Delaware State, 2007 (206) Had LESS than 125 yards passing:...vs. N.C. A&T, 2009 (101) Had LESS than 75 yards passing:...vs. Hampton, 2008 (33) Had 50 or more pass attempts:...at S.C. State, 2004 (59) Had 40 or more pass attempts:...at Bethune-Cookman, 2005 (46) Had 30 or more pass attempts:...at Howard, 2006 (32) Attempted 20 or fewer passes:...vs. N.C. A&T, 2009 (14) Had 25 or more pass completions:...at S.C. State, 2004 (32) Had 20 or more pass completions:...at S.C. State, 2005 (23) Had FEWER than 15 pass completions:...vs. Howard, 2009 (10) Had four passing TDs:...vs. N.C. A&T, 2001 Had three passing TDs:...vs. Delaware State, 2003 Had two passing TDs:...vs. WSSU, 2009 Had zero passing TDs:...vs. N.C. A&T, 2009 Had four or more passes intercepted:...vs. #17 S.C. State, 2008 (4) Had three passes intercepted:...at #12 Hampton, 2007 Had two passes intercepted...at Akron, 2009 Did not throw an interception:..vs. B-Cookman vs. WSSU and Towson, 2009 RECEIVING Had one player with 100 yds rec in gm...at Towson, (Robert Surratt, 8-110) Had two or more players with 100 yards in a game:...vs. S.C. State, Marc Lester (167 yds), T.J. Stallings (112) COMBINATION OFFENSE Had one 300 yard passer and one 100-yard rushing in a game:......at S.C. State, 2004, (B. Littlejohn 392-pass, J. Jackson 145-run) Had one 100-yard receiver and one 100-yard rusher in a game:....at Texas Southern, 2004, (J. Jackson 219 yds-run,...c. Cash 102 yds-receiving) TOTAL OFFENSE Had 600 or more yards total offense...vs. Norfolk State, 2002 (601) Had 550 or more yards total offense:...vs. S.C. State, 2004 (625) Had 500 or more yards total offense:...vs. Savannah State, 2005 (504) Had 400 or more yards total offense:...at N.C. A&T, 2008 (450) Had LESS than 200 yards total offense:...vs. Towson, 2009 (161) Had 85 or more plays total offense:...at #12 Hampton, 2007 (89) Had 75 or more plays total offense...at Howard, 2008 (81) SCORING Scored 60 or more points:...vs. Norfolk State, 1967 (63) Scored 50 or more points:...vs. Savannah State, 2005 (55) Scored 40 or more points:...at N.C. A&T, 2008 (41) Scored 30 or more points:...at Howard, 2008 (31) Allowed 60 or more points:...at S.C. State, 2005 (65) Allowed 50 or more points:...vs. Beth-Cookman, 2004 (51) Allowed 40 or more points:...at Akron, 2009 (41) Allowed 30 or more points:...vs. #17 S.C. State, 2008 (32) Was held scoreless:...at Akron, 2009 (41-0) Was held scoreless in the 1st half:...vs. WSSU, 2009 (3-0) Was held scoreless in the 2nd half...vs. Howard, 2009 (7-0) Was held scoreless in Hughes Stadium:...vs. #17 S.C. State, 2008 (32-0) Was held scoreless on the road:...at Akron, 2009 (41-0) Held opponent scoreless in the 1st half:...vs. Howard, 2009 (14-0) Held opponent scoreless:...at N.C. A&T, 2006 (32-0) Held opponent scoreless at Hughes Stadium:...vs. Howard, 2005 (7-0) Held two opponents scoreless in one season: , vs. UMES (41-0), vs. Delaware State (22-0) Held three opponents scoreless in one season:...not since 1934 Held four opponents scoreless in one season:...not since 1934 Held five opponents scoreless in one season: , (8) Held a MEAC opponent scoreless:...at N.C. A&T (32-0),2006 Held two opponents scoreless:...vs. MD-Eastern Shore (41-0),1979 vs. Delaware State (22-0), 1979 Held three opponents scoreless:...vs. NC College (23-0), 1967 vs. Delaware State (27-0) vs. Norfolk State (63-0) Held four MEAC opponents scoreless:...vs. Hampton (54-0),1966 NC College (21-0) Virginia State (65-0) Delaware State (38-0) Scored a two-point conversion:...vs. Bethune-Cookman, (J. Cherefant rec. from C. Jackson rush) Attempted a two-point conversion...at Norfolk State, 2008 TURNOVERS Committed five or more turnovers:...at Norfolk State, 2008 (7) Committed four or more turnovers:...vs. N.C. A&T, 2009 (1 INT, 4 fumbles) Had four or more fumbles:...at Akron, 2009 (4) Had three fumbles:...vs. N.C. A&T, 2009 Did not commit a turnover:...at Bethune-Cookman, 2009 Recorded five or more takeaways:...vs. NC Central, 2008 (7);...at Winston-Salem State, 2008 (5) Recorded three fumble recoveries...at Winston-Salem State, 2008 Recorded two fumble recoveries...vs. Hampton, 2008 Returned two or more INTS for TDs:..vs. NC Central, (2008) Returned an interception:...vs. N.C. A&T, 2009 (Darren McKhan 0 yds);...vs. Towson, 2009 (Jody Ellis, 26 yds) Returned one INT for a TDs:..at Winston-Salem State, 2008 (Troy Leftwich) Returned a fumble for a TDs:...vs. Hampton 2008 (Darren McKhan); vs. Norfolk State, 2007 (Darren McKhan);at Howard, 2006 (Jarrell Guyton/...Everette Baker); vs. Norfolk State, 2003 (Albert Gamble) Returned a blocked extra point for 2-points:...vs. Towson, (Darren McKhan) DEFENSE Held opponent to 0 or fewer rushing yards:...vs. Norfolk St., 2003 (-3) Held opponent to 50 or fewer rushing yards:...at Howard, 2008 (31) Held opponent to 100 or fewer rushing yards:...vs. Delaware St., 2008 (87) Held opponent to 50 or fewer passing yards:...vs. Hampton, 2008 (43) Held opponent to 100 or fewer passing yards:...at B-CU, 2009 (60) Held opp to 300 or fewer total offense:...vs. Howard, 2009 (238) Held oppt to 200 or fewer total offense...vs. Hampton, (167) Held oppt to 150 or fewer total offense...vs. Delaware State, 2008 (118) Intercepted five or more passes:...vs. NC Central, 2008 (6) Intercepted four passes:...at Bethune-Cookman, 2007 Intercepted three passes:...vs. Delaware State, 2008 Intercepted two passes:...vs. Towson, 2008 Scored a safety:...at Towson, 2008 Recorded six or more sacks:...vs. N.C. A&T, 2007 (8) Recorded five sacks:...vs. Winston-Salem State, 2009 Held opponent to 10 or fewer first downs:...vs. Delaware State, 2008 (7) Had 10 or more tackles...george Howard vs. Howard, 2009 (12) SPECIAL TEAMS Had a field goal of 40 or more yards:...at Bethune-Cookman, (Kemar Scarlett, 48 yds) Had a punt of 50 or more yards...vs. Howard, (Nicholas Adams, 51 yds) Returned a punt for a TD:...vs. N.C. A&T, (Larry Dixon, 18 yds) Punted 8 or more times:...nicholas Adams vs. Howard, 2009 (11) Returned a blocked punt for a TD:. at N.C. A&T, 2008 (Willie Hardmon, 0 yds) Returned a kickoff for a TD:..vs. Savannah St., 2005 (Aaron Moore, 93 yds) Returned a kickoff and a punt for a TD:...-- Blocked one punt:...at Florida A&M, 2008 (Lamont Bryant) Blocked a field goal:...at Howard, 2008 (Diamond Avery) 2009 Bears Football Let s Get Down To Business page 14

15 Blocked an extra point conversion...vs. N.C. A&T, 2009 (Fred Davis) (Troy McFadden 118-rush, Rondrieka Darby 168-receiving) THE LAST TIME AN OPPOSING PLAYER... PASSING Had 400 or more yards passing:...vs. Howard, 1999 (522) Had 300 or more yards passing:...at Towson, 2005 (344) Had 200 or more yards passing:...at Howard, 2008 (208) Had FEWER than 100 yards passing:...at Bethune-Cookman, 2009 (60) Had 40 or more pass attempts:...vs. Towson, 2007 (40) Had 30 or more pass completions:...vs. Bowie State, 2006 (34) Had four or more passing TDs:...at Howard, 2008 (4) Had three passing TDs:...at Akron, 2009 RECEIVING Had one player with 100 yards receiving in a game:.vs. Bethune-Cookman, , Phillip Kirkland (125) Had eight or more players catch a pass:...vs. Towson, 2007 (8) TOTAL OFFENSE Had 600 or more yards total offense:...at S.C. State, 2004 (625) Had 500 or more yards total offense...bethune-cookman, 2004 (513) Had 400 or more yards total offense:...at Akron, 2009 (436) Had 300 or more yards total offense:...at Bethune-Cookman, 2009 (343) Had FEWER than 125 yards total offense:...vs. Delaware State, 2008 (118) Had 80 or more plays:...vs. Towson, 2007 (80) Had 70 or more plays:...vs. Howard, 2009 (70) SCORING Scored 60 or more points:...at S.C. State, 2005 (65) Scored 50 or more points:...vs Norfolk State, 2004 (58) Scored 40 or more points:...vs. Akron, 2009 (41) Scored 30 or more points:...vs. #17 S.C. State, 2008 (32) Scored a two-point conversion:...vs. N.C. A&T, 2005 (rush) TURNOVERS Had four or more fumbles:...vs. Hampton, 2008 (5) Had three or more fumbles LOST:...Winston-Salem State, 2008 (3) Did not commit a turnover:...at Akron, 2009 Intercepted five or more passes:...vs. NC Central, 2008 (6) Intercepted four or more passes:...at Norfolk State, 2008 (4) Intercepted three or more passes:...#12 Hampton, 2007 (3) Returned an INT for a TD:...vs. Akron 2009 (Brian Wagner, 32 yds) Returned a fumble for a TD:...at Norfolk State, 2008 (Hasan Craig,...34 yards) DEFENSE Held MSU to 15 or fewer first downs:...vs. Howard, 2009 (10) Scored a safety:...at Howard, 2006 Held MSU to 50 or fewer yards rushing:...at Towson, 2009 (33) Held MSU to 300 or fewer yards passing:...vs. Norfolk St., 2005 (251) Held MSU to 200 or fewer yards passing:...vs. Howard, 2009 (150) Held MSU to 100 or fewer yards passing:...vs. Akron, 2009 (86) Held MSU to 300 or fewer yards total offense:...at Howard, (269) SPECIAL TEAMS Returned a punt for a TD:...Phillip Adams, #17 S.C. State., 2008 (61 yards) Returned a blocked punt for a TD:...James Monds, B-CU, 2007 (24 yds) Retuned a kickoff for a TD:...Savannah State,2005, Myshun McAlpine,...(70 yds) Punted 8 or more times:...vs. Howard, 2009 (12) Punted Once:...at Akron, 2009 Missed a kicking PAT:...vs. N.C. A&T, 2009 (Patrick Courtney) Blocked a PAT:...vs. Norfolk State, 2007 Blocked a Field Goal:...at #12 Hampton (1), 2007 (Sam Pope) Returned a blocked FG for a TD...-- Blocked a Punt:...at Rutgers, 2008 (J. Westerman) Missed a FG:...vs. N.C. A&T, 2009 (Patrick Courtney, 51) Missed 2 or more FGs:...vs. N.C. A&T, 2009 (Patrick Courtney, 32, 38, 51) MISCELLANEOUS Had 20 or more first downs:...at Akron, 2009 (23) Had FEWER than 10 first downs:...vs. Hampton, 2008 (6) Had 10 or more penalties:...at Norfolk State, 2008 (13) Had 100 or more yards in penalties:...at Norfolk State, 2008 (100) Had 35 minutes or more of possession time:...vs. N.C. A&T, (35:34) Had one 100-yard rushing and one 100-yard receiver:...s.c. State, RUSHING Rushed 40 or more times:...at N.C. A&T, 2009 (40) Rushed 30 or more times:...dennis Mathis, vs. Hampton, 2008 (34) Rushed 25 or more times:...tremayne Dameron, Towson, 2009 (28) Rushed for 200 yards or more:...n.c. A&T, Brandon Sweeney., (205) Rushed for 150 yards or more:...daryl Jones, Norfolk State, (167) Rushed for 100 yards or more:...tremayne Dameron, vs. Towson, (126) Rushed for three or more TDs:...Jourdan Brooks, Rutgers, 2008 (3) Rushed for two or more TDs:...Dennis Brown, Norfolk State, 2008 (2) Had a run of 80 or more yards:...isaac Redman, Bowie St., 2005 (99) Had a run of 70 or more yards:...myshun McAlpine, Savannah State, (70) Had a run of 60 or more yards:...fred McCaskill, B-Cookman, 2009 (60) Had a run of 50 or more yards:...terrell Johnson, Norfolk State (59) PASSING Passed for 500 or more yards:...bobby Townsend, Howard, 1999 (522) Passed for 400 or more yards:...bryan Botts, Delaware St., 2004 (430) Passed for 300 or more yards:...sean Schaefer, Towson, 2005 (344) Passed for 200 or more yards:...floyd Haigler, Howard, 2008, (208) Attempted 50 or more passes:...bryan Botts, Delaware St., 2005 (51) Attempted 40 or more passes:...sean Schaefer, Towson, 2007 (40) Completed 30 or more passes:...lamar Manigo, Bowie St., (34) Completed 20 or more passes:...sean Schaefer, Towson, 2007 (20) Threw four or more TD passes:...floyd Haigler, at Howard, 2008 (4) Threw 5 or more interceptions:...stadford Brown, NC Central, 2008 (5) Threw three TD passes:....chris Jacquemain, Akron, 2009 Completed a pass of 75 or more yards:...m. Francois to...p. Kirkland, Bethune-Cookman, 2007 (82) Completed a pass of 50 or more yards:...peter Athens to...david Newsom at Towson, 2008 (53) RECEIVING Caught 10 or more passes...khalil Hasan, Savannah State, 2005 (10) Caught six or more passes:...wallace Miles, N.C. A&T 2009 (7) Had 150 or more yds receiving:...rondrieka Darby, SCSU, 2005 (168) Had 100 or more yards receiving:...phillip Kirkland, vs. Bethune-Cookman, (125) Caught two TD passes:...phillip Morris, vs. #17 S.C. State, 2008 Caught three TD passes:...deryn Bowser, at Akron, 2009 SCORING Scored four or more TDs:...DeShawn Baker, S.C. State, (4 rushing) Scored three or more TDs:...Deryn Bowser, Akron, (3 rec) Scored two TDs:...Dennis Brown, Norfolk State, 2008 (2 rush) DEFENSE Intercepted three or more passes:...levy Brown, Florida A&M, 2002 (3) Intercepted two or more passes:...don Carey, Norfolk State, 2008 (2) Recorded three or more sacks:...joey Drayton, Hampton, 2003 (3) Recorded two sacks:...travis Roland, Bethune-Cookman, 2008 (2) Returned a fumble for a TD:...at Norfolk State, 2008 (Hasan Craig, 34 yds) SPECIAL TEAMS Scored 10 or more points kicking:...branko Rogovic, Akron, 2009 (11) Kicked three field goals:...peter Gaertner, Del. State, 2007 (4) Kicked a 50-yard field goal:...jesus Cortez, Beth-Cookman, 2005 (50) Kicked a 60-yard punt:...wesley Taylor, Florida A&M, 2007 (60) Kickoff Ret. of 50 yards or more:...leroy Vann, Florida A&M, 2008 (59) 2009 Bears Football Let s Get Down To Business page 15

16 GAME 1 MORGAN STATE VS. AKRON SEPT. 12, 2009 The Last Game MORGAN STATE 0 AKRON 41 Sept. 12, 2009 Akron, Ohio (11,198) InfoCision Stadium 68 degrees, Partly Cloudy AKRON, Ohio --Chris Jacqueman passed for 162 yards, Deryn Bowser had eight receptions for 86 yards and the Akron Zips earned its first win of the season on the opening day of InfoCision Stadium, its brand new $61 million dollar stadium. Jacqueman had a solid afternnon for the Zips completed 13-of-22 passes for 162 yards and threw three touchdowns during a 41-0 rout of the Bears on Saturday in front of a sellout crowd of 27,881 fans. Jacqueman threw for two touchdowns in the decisive first half, finishing 12 of 21 for 159 yards in the first half with scoring passes of 9 and 16 yards to Deryn Bowser. Akron rolled up 436 total yards, and finished the game with 186 passing yards, the most passing yards given up by Morgan State since surrendering 243 passing yards against Towson on Sept. 6, The Bears couldn t get anything going against Akron s defense, and penalties didn t help. MSU, who ranked 3rd in the MEAC last season (170 avg), finished with 41 rushing yards. MSU used four running backs during the contest, and All-MEAC running back Devan James, who only had one carry in the offseason, was limited to 10 carries for 24 yards. The Zips led 24-0 at halftime, outgained the Bears , and forced two fumbles and collected an interception. The only thing in question after the break was whether or not the Bears could avoid its first shutout since a 32-0 loss against South Carolina State on Nov. 15, MSU was also attempting to spoil the Zips first shutout victory since defeating Ohio 13-0 on Oct. 3, Bowser scored his third touchdown of the day on a fade route midway through the third quarter. Carlton Jackson was 10-of -19 for 87 yards for Morgan State, but threw two interceptions. Jackson s first interception helped set up the Zips first scoring drive of the contest in the first quarter. Akron followed that up by opening the second quarter with a score when Jacqueman completed a 16 yard touchdown pass to Bowser. Alex Allen capped an 8-play, 53 yard drive with a 1-yard run off tackle (9:37) and Branko Rogivic hit a 31-yard field goal to end first half scoring. Jackson was intercepted by middle linebacker Brian Wagner, who avoided a couple of tackles and raced 32-yards down the sideline for a touchdown. Morgan State Akron AU Bowser 9 yd pass from Jaquemain (Rogovic kick), 3:23, 1st AU Bowser 16 yd pass from Jacquemain (Rogovic kick), 14:04, 2nd AU Allen 1 yd run (Rogovic kick), 9:37, 2nd AU Rogovic 31 yd field goal, 00:49, 2nd AU Bowser 3 yd pass from Jacquemain (Rogovic kick), 6:15, 3rd AU Rogovic 32 yd field goal, 1:58, 3rd AU Wagner 32 yd interception return (Rogovic kick), 14:08, 4th INDIVIDUAL LEADERS RUSHING: Akron-Martin 6-64; Rodgers 3-58; Allen TD; Burney Morgan State-James 10-24; Singletary 5-18; West 1-3. PASSING: Akron-Jacquemain , 3 TDs. Morgan State-Jackson RECEIVING: Akron-Bowser 8-86, 3 TD; Bruce 4-42; Miller 2-40;Shuford 1-15; Brown 1-3. Morgan State-Diggs 6-47; Charles 1-26; White 1-8; Bryant 1-5; Baptiste 1-2. NEXT UP: WINSTON-SALEM STATE RAMS WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - Florida A&M used a pair of LeRoy Vann punt returns for touchdowns as the Rattlers were the beneficiary of stellar special teams play en route to handing the Rams of Winston-Salem State University a defeat in front of 6,313 fans at Bowman Gray Stadium on Thursday evening in a nationally televised MEAC football grudge match. Vann s two punt returns for touchdown, his fourth and fifth career returns for a score, marked the first time in the history of the Florida A&M University football program that a Rattler player had managed that feat. The two punt returns for touchdown were part of a record-setting special teams evening for Vann who amassed 228 total return yards and a pair of touchdowns in the FAMU victory. Aside from Vann s two returns for scores the Rams and Rattlers were nearly even for the remainder of the contest as WSSU showed considerable improvement as they recorded 218 total offensive yards including 129 yards passing from redshirt quarterback Branden Williams who appeared in only his second career game. The Rams, a team that tallied only 90 yards of total offense in their first game of the season, stayed even with the high powered Rattlers, a team that was picked to finish second in the ultra-competitive Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. The Rattlers struck first as Kevin Elliott pulled in a four yard Curtis Pulley pass at the 8:22 mark of the first quarter that capped a 13-play, 74-yard drive as Florida A&M pulled out to a 7-0 lead, a lead which they would never relinquish. The Rams responded with a drive of their own but were held to a field goal as WSSU settled for only three points following a 5:03 drive that marched 78 yards in 12 plays as the Rams cut the deficit to only four points with 3:19 to play in the contest s opening quarter. WSSU would get no closer than four points for the remainder of the evening as Vann recorded the Rattlers next two scores to put the game out of reach. TEAM STATISTICS MSU AU FIRST DOWNS 3 23 RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Comp-Att-Int TOTAL OFFENSE Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time 25:12 34: Bears Football Let s Get Down To Business page WINSTON-SALEM STATE SCHEDULE S5 N.C. A&T L, S12 FLORIDA A&M L, S19 vs. Morgan State L, S26 at S.C. State L, O3 at Howard L, 3-7 O17 at California Davis 6 p.m. O24 at Bethune-Cookman 4 p.m. O31 HAMPTON 2 p.m. N7 DELAWARE STATE 1 p.m. N14 N.C. CENTRAL 1 p.m. N21 at Norfolk State 1 p.m. Home game in ALL CAPS

17 GAME 2 MORGAN STATE VS. WINSTON-SALEM STATE SEPT. 19, 2009 The Last Game MORGAN STATE 16 OT WINSTON-SALEM 10 Sept. 19, 2009 E. Rutherford, N.J. (25,604) Giants Stadium 73 degrees, Clear Skies EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The Morgan State Bears came out on top in overtime in an epic defensive battle against Winston-Salem State during the 38th Annual Whitney Young Classic on on Saturday afternoon at Giants Stadium. The last time the Bears had collected a win in the Classic was decades ago during the very first one, back in 1968, when they beat Grambling State 9-7 at New York Yankee Stadium. Senior quarterback Carlton Jackson was selected as the Classic s Offensive MVP, while middle linebacker George Howard earned the Defensive MVP award. Jackson completed 16-of-21 passes for 146 yards and threw two touchdowns. Jackson connected with senior wideout Edwin Baptiste five times on the day for a total of 70 yards, including a 15 yard acrobatic touchdown reception in overtime that proved to be the difference in the ballgame. WSSU held a 3-0 advantage in the first half, but the Bears came out in the second half with much more energy. On the first possession of the 3rd quarter, Jackson led the Bears on a 7 play, 45 yard drive, capped by a touchdown pass to junior h-back Jephte Cherenfant who ended up making an impressive diving catch in the endzone. The Rams responded when Austin Higgins was on the receiving end of a Jarrett Dunston 18 yard touchdown pass to help give WSSU a 10-7 lead midway through the 3rd quarter. MSU junior kicker Kemar Scarlett made a 42-yard field goal to knot the game at 10 apiece with 6:38 left in regulation and help send the game into its eventual overtime. The Bears scored on the second play in overtime and shutdown the Rams offense on the ensuing possession. With the win MSU improved to 1-1 overall and 2-1 in the series against the Rams, while WSSU dropped to 0-3 for the season. WSSU s offense was led by Dunston who finished the game by completing 5-of-22 passes for 71 yards and a touchdown, and he also had 13 carries for 53 yards. David Ahola paced the Rams ground attack with 64 yards on 15 attempts. Howard s presence was seen and felt just about every time the Bears were on defense. The senior recorded a career-high 17 tackles and had a sack. All-MEAC defensive lineman Justin Lawrence led the front line while collecting nine tackles, a sack, QB hurry and a pass break up. Defensive backs Jody Ellis and Gary Albury made plays all over the field the entire game. They combined for 12 tackles (6 each), while Albury had a career-high three pass break-ups and Ellis collected the only interception of the game and returned it for 21 yards. Morgan State Winston-Salem State WSSU Thayer 22 yd field goal, 8:59, 2nd MSU Cherenfant 4 yd pass from Jackson (Scarlett kick), 11:14, 3rd WSSU Higgins 18 yd pass from Dunston (Thayer kick), 7:59, 3rd MSU Scarlett 42 yd field goal, 6:38, 4th MSU Baptiste 15 yd pass from Jackson, 00:00, OT INDIVIDUAL LEADERS RUSHING: WSSU-Ahola 15-64; Dunston 13-53; Williams 2-30; Hickman 11-25; Harris Morgan State-Singletary 10-27; West 3-17l George 8-12; Jackson PASSING: WSSU-Dunston , 1 TD. Morgan State-Jackson TDs. RECEIVING: WSSU-Wynn 1-24; Higgins 1-18, TD; Barr 1-18; Kizzie 1-10; Munford 1-1; Ahola 1-(-6). Morgan State-Baptiste 5-70, TD; Morton-Green 4-39; Cherenfant 2-16, TD; Diggs 2-9; White 1-7; Singletary 1-5; George 1-0. TEAM STATISTICS MSU WSSU FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Comp-Att-Int TOTAL OFFENSE Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time 59:36 30:24 NEXT UP: TOWSON TIGERS TOWSON, Md. - With Coastal Carolina University poised to ruin the Tigers home opener with a last minute comeback, the Tiger defense held the Chanticleers on downs at the Towson 12-yard line as the Tigers (1-1) earned an emotional victory over the Chanticleers (1-2) before a crowd of 7,628 at Johnny Unitas Stadium on Saturday night. With the win, the Tigers presented their first-year Coach, Rob Ambrose, with his first victory as the Towson head coach. With the Tigers clinging to a lead and 3:33 remaining, junior quarterback Zach MacDowall drove the Chanticleers from their own 20-yard line to the Tiger 12. After MacDowall was hurried into a pair of incomplete passes by the Tiger pass rush, he faced a fourth 2009 TOWSON SCHEDULE S5 at Northwestern L, S19 COASTAL CAROLINA W, S26 at Morgan State L, 9-12 O3 NEW HAMPSHIRE L, 7-57 O10 at Rhode Island W, O17 DELAWARE L, O24 at Northeastern 1 p.m. O31 RICHMOND 1 p.m. N7 at William & Mary 1:30 p.m. N14 VILLANOVA 1 p.m. N21 at James Madison TBA Home game in ALL CAPS down-and-seven. On fourth down, he moved around the pocket and fired a pass to Akeem Wesley in the back of the end zone. Wesley couldn t hold on to the pass and the Tigers took over with 58 seconds remaining. Then, they ran out the clock and celebrated their fifth consecutive victory in a home opener. This was a victory for belief, said Coach Ambrose. Coastal Carolina has a very good team and they are going to win a lot of games. We ve been preaching to our players that if we play physical and play tough, good things are bound to happen. We got our reward tonight. After jumping out to a 14-0 lead in the first half, the Tigers had to hold off several bids by Coastal Carolina to take the lead. The Chanticleers cut their deficit to 14-7 in the second half and in the third quarter before the Tigers went ahead by early in the fourth quarter. After Coastal cut its deficit to with 10:29 remaining, the Tigers held on for the win. Junior cornerback Jeremy Gardner led the Tiger defense with eight tackles while junior defensive tackle Yaky Ibia made seven tackles and had a quarterback hit. Linebacker Danzel White added six tackles and senior defensive end Brady Smith made five tackles, including a sack Bears Football Let s Get Down To Business page 17

18 GAME 3 MORGAN STATE VS. TOWSON SEPT. 26, 2009 The Last Game MORGAN STATE 12 TOWSON 9 Sept. 26, 2009 Baltimore, Md. (4,307) Hughes Stadium 63 degrees, Rainy BALTIMORE, Md. The points were tough to come by for the Bears, but even tougher to come by for Towson in the 22nd meeting of their bitter intracity rivalry. But this time Morgan came out on the winning end, as a result of a bend-but-don t break defense and a couple of big plays on special teams on a rainy Saturday evening at Hughes Stadium. Carlton Jackson engineered a 12-play, 86 yard drive that culminated with a 26-yard touchdown pass to Lamont Bryant in the second quarter to put the Bears ahead and the defense kept turning the Tigers back for a 12-9 victory. Jackson, who finished 13-of-20 for 124 yards and a touchdown, had an efficient game. MSU (2-1, 0-0 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) forced three turnovers by Towson (1-2), two of which were drive killing interceptions in the fourth quarter. Towson s first turnover was when freshman quarterback Peter Athens hooked-up with wideout David Newsom for a 53-yard pass. Newsom was stripped by Richard Wilson at the 1-yardline and Towson s Tony Zaccarelli recovered it in the endzone for a touchdown. But instead of the momentum shifting to the Tigers following the score, the Bears regained it on the ensuing point after attempt, when James Cole burst through the middle of the line and blocked the kick. The ball was scooped up by All-MEAC cornerback Darren McKhan who raced 102 yards to help Morgan trim the lead to 6-2 with 9:06 remaining in the first quarter. Kemar Scarlett hit a 41-yard field in the second quarter put the Bears ahead 12-6 at the break and Towson s Jon Boyer recorded a 35-yard field goal midway through the 3rd quarter to cap all scoring for the rest of the game. Towson accounted for 344 yards of total offense, including 196 yards on the ground, while the Bears finished with 161 yards and was limited to 33 rushing yards. Tremayne Dameron paced the Tigers with 126 yards on 28 carries, while Athens completed 11-of-23 passes for 148 yards, including two interceptions. Despite the yardage advantage, the Bears never allowed Towson to capitalize when it really counted. The Bears defense was led by senior linebacker George Howard, the reigning MEAC Defensive Player of the Week, who followed up a 17 tackle performance last week, with a career-high 18 stops (9 solo) against the Tigers. Towson made it interesting down the stretch when they had two late fourth quarter drives end abruptly when McKhan picked off Athens with 4:08 remaining and strong saftey Jody Ellis iced the ballgame with a pick in the final two minutes. Morgan State Towson TU Zaccarelli 0 yd fumble recovery (Jon Boyer kick blkd), 9:06, 1st MSU McKhan PAT return, 9:06, 1st MSU Bryant 26 yd pass from Jackson (Scarlett kick), 9:53, 2nd MSU Scarlett 41 yd field goal, 6:02, 2nd TU Boyer 35 yd field goal, 9:10, 3rd INDIVIDUAL LEADERS RUSHING: Towson-Dameron ; Athens 7-53; Booker 5-13; Newsom 1-5; Chroniger 1-(-1).Morgan State-James 15-29; Mann 4-12; Jackson 9-4; West 1-0. PASSING: Towson-Athens , 1 TDs. Morgan State-Jackson , 1 TD. RECEIVING: Towson-Newsom 4-90; Dameron 3-9; Blake 1-9; Moore 1-7; Cegles 1-3; Zaccarelli 0-0, TD. Morgan State-Bryant 4-70, TD; Diggs 3-22; White 2-17; Burley 1-6; Morton-Green 1-6; James 1-4; Howard 1-4; Baptiste 1-(-1). TEAM STATISTICS MSU TU FIRST DOWNS 6 14 RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Comp-Att-Int TOTAL OFFENSE Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time 29:59 30:01 NEXT UP: BETHUNE-COOKMAN WILDCATS NORFOLK, Va. Norfolk State junior receiver Chris Bell (Norfolk, Va.) hauled in career highs of nine passes for 213 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Spartans to victory over Bethune-Cookman in the 62nd annual Fish Bowl Classic at Dick Price Stadium on Saturday. Senior quarterback Dennis Brown (Miami, Fla.) also had a career night, throwing for a personal-best 267 yards. Junior running back DeAngelo Branche (Norfolk, Va.) added 106 yards rushing and three short scoring runs, and the NSU (2-2, 1-1 MEAC) defense tallied season highs of five sacks and five interceptions to lead a complete effort. The loss was the third straight for the Wildcats (0-3, 0-2 MEAC), who managed just 27 rushing yards and 211 of total offense. Brown and Bell had the hot hand early, connecting on a 37-yard 2009 BETHUNE-COOKMAN SCHEDULE S5 SHAW L, 6-20 S12 SOUTH CAROLINA STATE L, 3-24 S26 at Norfolk State L, O3 MORGAN STATE L, O10 at Delaware State W, 9-7 O17 at Savannah State W, O24 WINSTON-SALEM STATE 4 p.m. O31 at N.C. A&T 1:30 p.m. N7 HAMPTON 4 p.m. N14 at Howard 1 p.m. N21 vs. Florida A&M 2:30 p.m. Home game in ALL CAPS bomb to set up a 1-yard TD run by Branche on the first drive of the game. On the next Spartans possession, Brown threw a strike to Bell for a 62-yard TD pass to give NSU the quick 13-0 edge. The Spartan defense did not allow the Wildcats a first down in the opening quarter. NSU outgained B-CU 194 yards to negative-14 in the period. Justin Castellat (Virginia Beach, Va.) kicked a 37-yard field goal on the second play of the second quarter to extend NSU s lead to The Spartan defense then forced its first turnover of the night, as Dante Barnes (Virginia Beach, Va.) picked off a Matthew Johnson pass for his second interception of the year. Three plays later, Branche scored on a 3-yard run to increase the Spartans lead to 23-0 with 12:37 left in the half. The Wildcats mounted a rally behind the play of quarterback Maurice Francois, who directed a pair of second-quarter TD drives covering 78 and 80 yards. Johnathan Moment capped both marches with 1-yard scoring runs, and B-CU trailed just at the half. The Spartans outgained B-CU It was the Spartans highest yardage output since gaining 532 in a win over North Carolina A&T on Sept. 27, Bears Football Let s Get Down To Business page 18

19 GAME 4 MORGAN STATE VS. BETHUNE-COOKMAN OCT. 3, 2009 The Last Game MORGAN STATE 24 B-COOKMAN 13 Oct. 3, 2009 Daytona, Md. (3,428) Municipal Stadium 86 degrees, Clear Skies DAYTONA, Fla. Morgan State had its best scoring output of the season and the defense held when it counted most to help the Bears improve to a three-game winning streak and extend Bethune- Cookman s rough season with a win Saturday at Daytona Municipal Stadium. The Bears captured its first conference win of the season, and hold a 3-1 overall record for the first time since MSU held a 17-7 lead at the break, but the Wildcats came out with renewed energy in the second half. Starting on its own 4 yardline, Francois opened the drive with an option pitch to Fred McCaskill for a 60-yard gain to help setup an 11-yard TD run by Courtney Keith with 4:07 remaining in the third quarter. Kory Kowalski s point extra attempt was blocked by defensive tackle James Cole. It was senior s second extra point block of the season. The Bears quickly countered on its next possession. Carlton Jackson guided the Bears 60 yards in six plays and connected with junior wideout Edwin Baptiste for a 19 yard touchdown pass to lift the Bears to a advantage. MSU s defense pitched shutout in the fourth quarter and was led by senior linebacker George Howard. For the third consecutive week, Howard posted double-digit tackles and finished today s game with 17 total tackles (13 solo). Jackson had another efficient and error-free game for the Bears. He carried the ball five times for 47 yards and completed 10-of-18 passes for 104 yards and touchdown. Senior RB Devan James was limited to 34 yards on 12 carries, while freshman RB Brian Mann had nine carries for 32 yards. B-CU continued a season of struggle, despite managing solid offensive numbers. The Wildcats posted 343 total yards 109 total yards accounted for by QB Maurice Francois, while MSU finished with 237 yards. The loss dropped the Wildcats to 0-4 (0-2 MEAC), marking the first time B-CU s head coach Alvin Wyatt s coaching career. Morgan State Bethune-Cookman MSU Tate 0 yd fumble recovery, 13:10, 1st MSU West 1 yd run (Scarlett kick), 9:13, 1st MSU Scarlett 48 yd field goal, 13:21, 2nd BCU Francois 1 yd run (Kowalski kick), 4:17, 3rd BCU Keith 11 yd run (Kowalski kick failed), 4:07, 3rd MSU Baptiste 19 yd pass from Jackson (Scarlett kick), 2:13, 3rd INDIVIDUAL LEADERS RUSHING: BCU-McCaskill 4-91; Bell 19-85; Keith 7-59, TD; Francois 15-49, TD; Morris 1-(-1). Morgan State-Jackson 5-47; James 12-34; Mann 9-32; George 1-17; Singletary 1-2; West 1-1, TD; Miller 1-0. PASSING: BCU-Francois Morgan State-Jackson TD. RECEIVING: BCU-Reams 5-66; Keith 1-(-6). Morgan State-Baptiste 5-39, TD; Diggs 2-9; Bryant 1-28; Cherenfant 1-17; White NEXT UP: N.C. A&T AGGIES GREENSBORO, N.C. - Wallace Miles caught a 24-yard touchdown pass from Carlton Fears in the second overtime as North Carolina A&T snapped a three-game losing streak with a victory over rival North Carolina Central on Saturday night. The Aggies started strong, getting an early touchdown pass from the Fears-Miles combination from a 7-0 first-quarter lead. Tony Coles padded the Aggies lead with a 1-yard touchdown run and Patrick Courtney booted a 34-yard field goal for a 17-0 advantage in the second quarter. But led by Will Scott, who caught five passes for 179 yards and a touchdown, the Eagles rallied, scoring 17 unanswered points to tie the game late in the fourth quarter. Courtney had a chance to win the game in regulation, but missed a 37-yard field goal attempt with 11 seconds remaining to send the game into overtime. After the teams exchanged unsuccessful field goal attempts in the first overtime, North Carolina Central passed up a 52-yard field goal attempt in the second overtime and couldn t convert on fourth-and-4 from the Aggies 35-yard line. Miles then scored on North Carolina A&T s third play of their second overtime possession. TEAM STATISTICS MSU BCU FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Comp-Att-Int TOTAL OFFENSE Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time 26:41 33: Bears Football Let s Get Down To Business page N.C. A&T SCHEDULE S5 at Winston-Salem State W, S12 NORFOLK STATE W, S19 HAMPTON L, S26 at Coastal Carolina L, 7-28 O3 N.C. CENTRAL WO, O10 at Morgan State L, 6-7 O24 at Howard 1 p.m. O31 BETHUNE-COOKMAN N7 at Florida A&M TBA N21 at S.C. State TBA Home game in ALL CAPS 1:30 p.m.

20 GAME 5 MORGAN STATE VS. N.C A&T OCT. 10, 2009 The Last Game MORGAN STATE 7 N.C. A&T 6 Oct. 10, 2009 Baltimore, Md. (12,045) Hughes Stadium 65 degrees, Partly cloudy BALTIMORE, Md. -- The Morgan State Bears got away with a lot today against the North Carolina A&T Aggies during homecoming at Hughes Stadium. The Bears survived four turnovers, an Aggie kickoff returned 104 yards for a touchdown that was called back for a block in the back, five Aggie possessions starting inside Bear territory and three FGs missed in a 7-6 victory over the Aggies. The defense and special teams of Morgan State saved the game for them this afternoon. Morgan State stopped the Aggies on fourth down five times in the game. Two of those times occured on missed field goals of 32 and 38 yards by Aggie kicker Patrick Courtney. The only scoring for Morgan State occurred with 24 seconds left in the first quarter when running back Devan James scampered seven yards into the end zone. The drive lasted five plays for 80 yards and was really the only positive thing on offense for Morgan State (4-1, 2-0 MEAC). James said about that play, It was all on the offensive line and I just hit it. North Carolina A&T couldn t catch a break at any point of the game. One example took place in the third quarter where they recovered a punt that touched the hip of McKhan. Justin Ferrell recovered the ball at the MSU 11 with eight minutes left. Two plays later, Tony Coles bulled into the end zone from a yard out to cut the Aggie deficit to 7-6. However, the extra point was blocked by linebacker Fred Davis. On the Aggies next possession, McKhan quickly made up for his error when he intercepted Fears throw at the Morgan State nine on a fourth down and 27 play 8:51 remaining in the fourth quarter. Morgan State was held to only six first downs the whole game compared to 16 for North Carolina A&T (3-3, 1-2 MEAC). Aggie quarterback Carlton Fears was a handful early on for MSU; however, the Bears made some adjustments late and contained Fears late in the game. NEXT UP: HOWARD BISON HAMPTON, Va. HAMPTON, VA. - Hampton University erupted for 23 second quarter points and went on to cruise to an easy 37-0 win over Howard University in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference game at Armstrong Stadium. The win extended the Pirates streak to 13 straight against the Bison and it snapped Howard s twogame win streak. Neither team was able to generate much offense early until Hampton (3-2, 2-1 in the MEAC) put together an 11-play, 76 yard drive that was culminated on a Herbert Bynes 25-yard strike to Loren Patterson on fourth down. That score came just before the end of the first quarter and set the tone for what was to come. The Pirates used that as momentum to break the game open, taking advantage of Howard miscues and scoring the 23 points in a dizzying six-minute span HOWARD SCHEDULE S12 at Rutgers L, 7-45 S17 at Florida A&M L, S26 at Georgetown W, O3 WINSTON-SALEM STATE W, 7-3 O10 at Hampton L, 0-37 O15 at Morgan State (ESPNU) L, 7-14 O24 NORTH CAROLINA A&T 1 p.m. O31 at Norfolk State 1 p.m. N7 SOUTH CAROLINA STATE 1 p.m. N14 BETHUNE-COOKMAN 1 p.m. N21 at Delaware State 1 p.m. Home game in ALL CAPS The first came on a Lamarcus Coker 4-yard run that was set up on a 66-yard pass play from Bynes to Damon McDaniel. The Bison aided the Hampton cause when they fumbled on their next possession. But the defense held and forced a 27-yard field goal by Jordan Stovall that extended the lead to 16-0 at the 9:00 mark Hampton was at it again less than a minute later when Howard fumbled and gave the Pirates a short field. It took Hampton just one play, a 22-yard connection from Bynes to Reginald Hicks to make it Hampton closed out the half on Bynes third TD pass of the game, this time to Isaiah Thomas from 50 yards. Howard (2-3 overall, 0-2 in the MEAC) was able to put together its best drive of the game late in the third quarter but it was aborted when a Floyd Haigler pass was picked off in the end zone to stop the drive. The game was marred by some ugly play from the Pirates who committed a whopping 23 penalties for 170 yards. Coker finished with a game-high 125 yards on 21 carries and two TDs while Bynes completed 8 of 16 for 204 yards and three TDs. Morgan State N.C. A&T MSU James 7 yd run (Scarlett kick), 00:24, 1st NCAT Coles 1 yd run (Courtney kick blocked), 7:03, 3rd INDIVIDUAL LEADERS RUSHING: NCAT-Fears 16-50; Payne 11-45; Mayhew 10-26; Raper 2-8; Coles 1-1. Morgan State-James 19-81, TD; Jackson 4-30; West 3-9; Mann 2-8. PASSING: NCAT-Fears Morgan State-Jackson ; Dickerson RECEIVING: NCAT-Miles 7-84; Mayhew 5-21; Lowrance 2-24; Raper 2-8; Payne 1-11; Fears 1-(-15). Morgan State-Cherenfant 3-15; Bryant 2-65; Diggs 2-11; Baptiste TEAM STATISTICS MSU NCAT FIRST DOWNS 6 16 RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Comp-Att-Int TOTAL OFFENSE Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time 24:26 35: Bears Football Let s Get Down To Business page 20

21 GAME 6 MORGAN STATE VS. HOWARD OCT. 15, 2009 The Last Game MORGAN STATE 14 HOWARD 7 Oct. 15, 2009 Baltimore, Md. (3,214) Hughes Stadium 43 degrees, Rain BALTIMORE, Md. -- The Morgan State Bears came into Hughes Stadium playing the last of a two game, five day stint. The Bears already dodged many bullets against North Carolina A&T in their homecoming victory. Last night in front of an ESPNU audience, Morgan State put its defense on display for the country as the Bears knocked off Howard 14-7 for their second win in five days. This was the fourth time in five games that the Bears allowed 10 points or less to their opponent. The first scoring opportunity for Morgan State (5-1, 3-0 MEAC) came off what was supposed to be a play call to surprise the Bears. However, the Bears defense wasn t too surprised with Howard s fake punt call deep inside their own territory as they stopped Robert Parker III after a three yard run on fourth down and seven in the first quarter. Two plays later, MSU quarterback Carlton Jackson threw a 31-yard touchdown pass to junior wide receiver Edwin Baptiste to help the Bears jump on top 7-0 with 4:10 left in the first quarter. In the second quarter, Jackson hooked up with sophomore Lamont Bryant for a five yard touchdown pass with 9.5 seconds left. The extra point by Kemar Scarlett gave Morgan State a 14-0 lead. In the third quarter, Jackson s pass attempt was intercepted by Howard s Keith Pough, who ran the ball inside the MSU five yard line for what was a costly turnover at the time. Two plays later, Howard senior quarterback Floyd Haigler connected with Phillip Doakes for a three yard touchdown pass with 6:29 remaining. That helped cut the Bears lead to The play of this heavily defensive game which featured 23 punts between both teams happened late in the fourth quarter. This was after MSU freshman punter Nicholas Adams fumbled a snap during a punt opportunity in which Howard (2-4, 0-3 MEAC) recovered the ball at the MSU 48. A few plays later, Howard moved the ball to the MSU 21 when Haigler s pass attempt was intercepted by junior defensive back Richard Wilson with 4.5 seconds left in the game. Morgan State Howard MSU Baptiste 31 yd pass from Jackson (Scarlett kick), 4:05, 1st MSU Bryant 5 yd pass from Jackson (Scarlett kick), 00:09, 2nd HOW Dokes 3 yd pass from Haigler, 6:29, 3rd NEXT UP: DELAWARE STATE HORNETS ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Michigan had a record-breaking day in a 63-6 win over Delaware State on Saturday. The Wolverines (5-2) set team marks with 442 yards in the first half and 727 total. They matched a school record with a 28-point first quarter and led 49-3 with their second-highest score by halftime. Michigan won Saturday by 57 points, tying for the second-biggest margin of victory for the Wolverines since 1950, and tying for the eighthlargest margin of victory in school history. The Hornets (1-4) didn t come close to repeating Appalachian State s upset in 2007 at the Big House, but the 2009 DELAWARE STATE SCHEDULE S5 at Florida A&M L, S19 at Delaware L, S26 at Hampton W, 21-6 O10 BETHUNE-COOKMAN L, 7-9 O17 at Michigan L, 6-63 O24 MORGAN STATE 1:00 p.m. O31 at South Carolina State 1:30 p.m. N7 at Winston-Salem State 1:00 p.m. N14 NORFOLK STATE 1:00 p.m. N21 HOWARD 1:00 p.m. Home game in ALL CAPS second-tier program got paid $550,000 to forfeit a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference game to give Michigan a tuneup. Quarterback Tate Forcier started, a week after having a concussion, and led the Wolverines to a TD on his only drive and left the game healthy. Denard Robinson threw two touchdown passes on just four attempts and fumbled. Michigan also used its third-, fourth- and fifth-string quarterbacks. Forcier played after being listed as questionable, but was only on the field for one drive. He completed both his passes for 39 yards. Michigan didn t ask any of its QBs to throw more than nine passes, choosing to hand the ball off early and often, perhaps to avoid making the score even more lopsided against the overmatched Football Championship Subdivision team. The Wolverines rested their top two running backs -- Carlos Brown because of a concussion and Brandon Minor who has an ankle injury -- and some inexperienced players took advantage. Vincent Smith ran for a career-high 166 yards and a touchdown. Michael Cox had 82 yards rushing and two scores. Michael Shaw ran for 73 yards and a TD. Michigan had two brothers score in their highest-scoring game since scoring 63 points against Minnesota in INDIVIDUAL LEADERS RUSHING: HOW-Williams 29-94; Haigler 2-13; Brice 1-4; Parker 1-3. Morgan State-James ; Dickerson 2-11; Adams 1-2; Jackson 5-2; Morton-Green 1-2; Mann 1-1. PASSING: HU-Haigler TD. Morgan State-Jackson TD. RECEIVING: HU-Sherman 3-55; Carter 3-38; Hayes 2-15; Miller 1-7; Austin- Bruce 1-4; Drayton 1-3; Dokes 1-3, TD. Morgan State-Baptiste 4-71, TD; White 3-29; Bryant 2-11; Morton-Green TEAM STATISTICS MSU HU FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Comp-Att-Int TOTAL OFFENSE Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time 30:56 29: Bears Football Let s Get Down To Business page 21