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2 QUICK FACTS OUTLOOK COACHES PLAYERS OPPONENTS REVIEW HISTORY RECORDS SAMFORD JEFFERSON ADCOCK Quarterback 5-11, 208 RS-Senior Brentwood, Tenn. Brentwood Academy : Saw action in all 11 games, starting eight at quarterback... completed 91 of 169 passes for a team-high 915 yards and five touchdowns... averaged a team-high 83.2 yards passing per game... also rushed for 66 yards... completed 10 of 14 passes for 141 yards in the season opener against Miles... completed 24 of 30 passes for 212 yards and two touchdowns against Eastern Illinois... was good on 10 of 19 passes for 145 yards at Murray State... completed 11 of 22 passes for 143 yards at Jacksonville State. 2005: Started all 11 games at quarterback... ranked second in the Ohio Valley Conference in passing per game (212.5 ypg) and total offense (245.7 ypg)... passed for 2,338 yards and 18 touchdowns... rushed for 365 yards and three touchdowns... threw for at least 200 yards seven times and 300 yards twice... threw for 176 yards and two touchdowns in his first start against Edward Waters... passed for 200 yards and two touchdowns at Baylor... had a career-high 351 yards and one touchdown at Furman... passed for 293 yards and two touchdowns at Eastern Illinois... tossed a career-high three touchdowns against Southeast Missouri... passed for 203 yards at Eastern Kentucky... tossed two touchdowns at Tennessee Martin... rushed for two touchdowns against Tennessee State... had 220 yards passing and two touchdowns at Tennessee Tech... passed for 321 yards and two touchdowns against Jacksonville State. 2004: Served as a backup quarterback for the Bulldogs... participated on special teams. 2003: Redshirted... participated as a High School: First-team All-State as a senior at Brentwood Academy... team was state runner-up in sophomore, junior and senior seasons... National Honor Society member. Personal: Born Aug. 28, son of Jeff and Dawn Adcock... majoring in accounting. Adcock s Career Stats Passing YEAR ATT COMP PCT INT YDS TDS LONG TOTAL Rushing YEAR ATT YDS AVG TD LONG TOTAL Jefferson Adcock SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: JEFFERSON ADCOCK My fondest memory of Samford is: the Baylor game [in 2005]. It was my first big game to start and play well in knowing we could beat them if things fell our way. What I will miss most about Samford is: sitting by the fountain on a warm spring day with nothing to do. Before leaving Samford, I would like to: become a better man and be prepared to enter the real world. If I could play any other position, it would be: defensive line, because they get free shots at me all day, and I would like to know how that feels. Nobody believes me when I tell them: I can do a standing back flip. 38 SAMFORD FOOTBALL

3 WES ALEXANDER Wide Receiver 6-3, 219 Harvest, Ala. Sparkman HS : Saw action in six games at receiver... caught one pass for 4 yards on the season... recorded a lone reception at Georgia Tech... played on special teams as well, recording four tackles on the season... recorded two tackles against Tennessee Martin, and one each at Southeast Missouri and Murray State. 2005: Redshirted... contributed as part of High School: Named North Alabama Player of the Year at Sparkman High School... twotime All-Metro selection... two-time team captain. Personal: Born June 15, son of Eddie and Tonya Alexander... majoring in business. Alexander s Career Offensive Stats YEAR RUSH YDS AVG TD REC YDS AVG TD TOTAL RYAN ANDERSON Cornerback 6-1, 211 RS-Sophomore Thomasville, Ala. Thomasville HS : Saw action in five games on special teams. 2005: Redshirted... contributed as part of High School: Named to the All-Southwestern Region team his senior year... named Defensive Back of the Year and won the Leadership Award as a senior... also played basketball, and was named Offensive Player of the Year and team MVP as a sophomore. Personal: Born Jan. 11, son of W. C. and Loretta Anderson... majoring in sociology. ADRIAN BRADLEY Running Back 5-10, 227 Junior Prattville, Ala. Prattville HS : Saw action in nine games, starting two contests... rushed 22 times for 68 yards... caught eight passes for 28 yards... rushed six times for 19 yards against Miles... had three rushes for 14 yards against Austin Peay... had two rushes for 16 yards against Eastern Illinois... rushed six times for 10 yards against Tennessee Tech. 2005: Saw action in all 11 games, starting two contests... rushed 40 times for 170 yards and a touchdown... had seven receptions for 60 yards... had a season-high 14 rushes for 47 yards in his collegiate debut against Edward Waters... rushed twice for 28 yards at Tennessee Martin... had nine rushes for a season-high 67 yards against Tennessee State... caught a season-high six passes for 52 yards at Tennessee Tech. High School: As a senior, rushed for 687 yards in eight games, including 496 yards after contact... rushed for 12 touchdowns and had no fumbles in 128 carries... was named to the Central Alabama Area Postseason All-Region team and All-Metro team... named the team s Most Valuable Offensive Back... selected by CBS SportsLine Magazine as one of the Most Outstanding Football Prospects in 2004, and was named among the Best of the Rest of The Birmingham News Super Senior Class of named by the Montgomery Advertiser as one of the Great 8 Play-Off Players of the Week. Personal: Born April 28, son of Willie and Gwen Bradley... majoring in accounting. Bradley s Career Stats YEAR RUSH YDS AVG TD REC YDS AVG TD TOTAL SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: KYLE CASTLES My fondest memory of Samford is: running onto the field for my first game. What I will miss most about Samford are: my teammates. If I could play any other position, it would be: fullback, because they get to do it all block, run the ball and catch the ball. I advise the freshmen on this year s team to: give all you ve got. Nobody believes me when I tell them: I led my high school team in yards per reception my senior year. SAMFORD RECORDS HISTORY REVIEW OPPONENTS PLAYERS COACHES OUTLOOK QUICK FACTS 39

4 QUICK FACTS OUTLOOK COACHES PLAYERS OPPONENTS REVIEW HISTORY RECORDS SAMFORD C. J. BROWN Linebacker 6-0, 215 RS-Sophomore Prattville, Ala. Prattville HS : Suffered a preseason injury and missed the season 2005: Redshirted... contributed as part of High School: Started at linebacker on the 2004 state runner-up team at Prattville High School... named All-State and participated in the Alabama/Mississippi High School All- Star Game... also named to All-County and All-Metro teams... named high school team s Defensive Captain... was a teammate of fellow Bulldog Adrian Bradley. Personal: Born Oct. 24, son of Darlene Brown... majoring in business management. MARK BROWN Defensive End 6-3, 285 Junior Stone Mountain, Ga. Stephenson HS : Saw action in all 11 games, including six starts... had 20 tackles, including 14 solo stops... registered a career-high four tackles against Eastern Illinois... tied his career high with four tackles at Tennessee State... tallied three tackles at Jacksonville State. 2005: Saw action in all 11 games... had 17 tackles, including 10 solo stops for the season... had four tackles, including three tackles for losses at Baylor... totaled four tackles at Eastern Illinois... had four tackles against Murray State. High School: Named among the DeKalb County Top Ten Players and a Player of the Month as a senior... also named his team s captain... competed as a member of the Stephenson track and baseball teams... named to the Who s Who of America Club and to the National Honor Roll. Personal: Born May 16, son of Mark and Christine Brown... majoring in engineering. Brown s Career Stats YEAR SOLO AST TOT TFL SKS PBU FF FR INT TOTAL KYLE CASTLES Offensive Line 6-3, 296 Senior Tupelo, Miss. Itawamba CC : Saw action in 10 games, including three starts on the offensive line. Previous College: A two-year starter at Itawamba Community College... selected to play in the Mississippi Junior College All- Star Game. High School: A three-year starter at Tupelo High School... named All-Area and All- Region as a senior... named his team s Most Valuable Offensive Lineman. Personal: Born Feb. 6, son of Kenny and Donna Castles... majoring in secondary education. SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: AIDAN CLIFFORD What I will miss most about Samford are: the friends I have made and the laid-back atmosphere. Before leaving Samford, I would you like to: win a championship and leave with my degree. If I could play any other position, it would be: receiver, because they get all the glory. What I have learned from football that helps me in everyday life is: work hard and good things will come. I advise the freshmen on this year s team to: keep working hard, set attainable goals and finish strong. 40 SAMFORD FOOTBALL

5 AIDAN CLIFFORD Offensive Line 6-5, 293 RS-Senior Chamblee, Ga. Chamblee HS : Played in all 11 games on the defensive line... registered 11 tackles, including seven solo stops... had two tackles at Tennessee State and two against Tennessee Tech. 2005: Moved from offensive line to defensive line... saw action in all 11 games... had 11 tackles, including two solo stops... had two tackles at Baylor... had two tackles against Murray State... contributed two tackles against Tennessee State. 2004: Served as a backup offensive lineman throughout the season. 2003: Redshirted... participated as a High School: Four-year starter at Chamblee High School... voted Most Valuable lineman as a junior and senior... named second-team All-State and All-Region in his senior season... named All-Region and All- County as a junior... also named to the DeKalb/Rockdale County Super 11 team as a junior... as a sophomore, was named to the Top 25 underclassmen in Metro Atlanta and honorable mention All-County. Personal: Born March 29, son of James and Edie Clifford... majoring in business. Clifford s Career Stats YEAR SOLO AST TOT TFL SKS PBU FF FR INT TOTAL MICHAEL DEEN Tight End 6-4, 224 RS-Senior Oviedo, Fla. Master s Academy : Saw action in all 11 games on special teams. 2005: Served as a backup tight end. 2004: Served as a backup tight end... also served on special teams. 2003: Redshirted... participated as a High School: Named second-team honorable mention for Central Florida... named All- Conference as a junior and senior in basketball... named captain of basketball team as a junior and senior. Personal: Born March 9, son of Jeff Deen and Sarah King... majoring in history. Michael Deen SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: MICHAEL DEEN My fondest memory of Samford is: Christmas time when the quad is lit up. What I will miss most about Samford are: my teammates. It sounds cliché, but it is rare in life to be associated with a group of guys so diverse. Before leaving Samford, I would like to: accomplish everything I can. If I could play any other position, it would be: safety. I like the idea of keeping everything in front of me. What I have learned from football that helps me in everyday life is: that the hardest times in your life are the most important. SAMFORD RECORDS HISTORY REVIEW OPPONENTS PLAYERS COACHES OUTLOOK QUICK FACTS 41

6 QUICK FACTS OUTLOOK COACHES PLAYERS OPPONENTS REVIEW HISTORY RECORDS SAMFORD RYAN FORDHAM Linebacker 6-0, 200 RS-Sophomore Birmingham, Ala. Oak Mountain HS : Saw action in five games... recorded seven tackles and one interception... had a career-high three tackles and one interception against Eastern Illinois. 2005: Redshirted... contributed as part of High School: Named All-State, All-Metro and All-County at Oak Mountain High School... named a Super Senior... also competed in basketball. Personal: Born Sept. 17, son of Jimmy and Janie Fordham... undeclared major. Fordham s Career Stats YEAR SOLO AST TOT TFL SKS PBU FF FR INT TOTAL RUMIKO FORRESTER Linebacker 5-10, 226 Sophomore Dothan, Ala. Northview HS : Saw action in six games before suffering a season-ending injury. High School: Lettered four years in football and baseball, and three years in basketball... named his team s Defensive Player of the Year and team captain in registered 146 total tackles, including 97 solo stops as a senior. Personal: Born Sept. 27, son of Rosa and Lee Forrester... undeclared major. SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: JONATHAN FRAZIER My fondest memory of Samford is: my official visit to campus. What I will miss most about Samford is: all the friendly people. If I could play any other position, it would be: quarterback, because they get all the glory. What I have learned from football that helps me in everyday life is: discipline. Nobody believes me when I tell them: I have a girlfriend. JONATHAN FRAZIER Tight End 6-5, 241 RS-Senior Huntsville, Ala. Grissom HS : Saw action in seven games on special teams. 2005: Saw action in nine games... played mostly on special teams. 2004: Registered seven tackles for the season... had a season-high two tackles against Tennessee Martin. 2003: Redshirted... participated as a High School: Named All-City in football and basketball at Grissom High School... also named All-Region in both football and basketball, and played in the North-South All-Star basketball game. Personal: Born Oct. 10, son of Henry and Natalie Frazier... majoring in business. 42 SAMFORD FOOTBALL

7 B. T. HARTLOGE Defensive Back 5-10, 196 Senior Hoover, Ala. Hoover HS : Started all 11 games... ranked fifth on the team with 37 tackles... tied for the team lead with two interceptions... had five tackles against Austin Peay... had four tackles and a fumble recovery against Eastern Illinois... had five tackles at Southeast Missouri... had a season-high seven tackles against Eastern Kentucky... intercepted two passes at Murray State... had four tackles against Tennessee Martin. 2005: Saw action in all 11 games... was third on the team with 66 tackles, including 33 solo tackles... had two tackles for a loss, broke up five passes, recovered one fumble and forced one fumble... had nine tackles, including six solo stops, and broke up one pass at Eastern Illinois... registered eight tackles against Southeast Missouri... had six tackles at Eastern Kentucky... contributed eight tackles against Murray State... had eight tackles, including seven solo stops and one tackle for a loss at Tennessee Martin... had eight tackles against Tennessee State... registered nine tackles at Tennessee Tech... had six tackles, forced a fumble and recovered a fumble against Jacksonville State. 2004: Registered 16 tackles for the season... had a season-high six tackles against Furman... had four tackles against Eastern Kentucky. High School: Was a two-time All-State and All-Metro team selection... led his team and was third in the state in receptions... was a two-time recipient of the Super Senior of the Week Award... was a member of the 2002 state championship team, and served as a captain of the 2003 team that won a second straight state title. Personal: Born Jan. 1, son of Carl Hartloge and Beth Hartloge... majoring in fitness and health promotion. Hartloge s Career Stats YEAR SOLO AST TOT TFL SKS PBU FF FR INT TOTAL B. T. Hartloge SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: B. T. HARTLOGE My fondest memory of Samford is: getting two interceptions in the first half of the Murray State game my junior year. What I will miss most about Samford are: my teammates. What I have learned from football that helps me in everyday life are: discipline and team work. I advise the freshmen on this year s team to: sell out for the program. If I could play any other position, it would be: running back, because I make it rain. SAMFORD RECORDS HISTORY REVIEW OPPONENTS PLAYERS COACHES OUTLOOK QUICK FACTS 43

8 QUICK FACTS OUTLOOK COACHES PLAYERS OPPONENTS REVIEW HISTORY RECORDS SAMFORD SEAN HILL Defensive Back 5-10, 162 RS-Senior Atlanta, Ga. Landmark Christian : Saw action in 10 games, starting one at defensive back... recorded 18 tackles, including 14 solo stops... had one interception and one pass break-up... recorded five tackles at Georgia Tech... had five tackles, four solo stops, against Austin Peay... had an interception at Murray State. 2005: Saw action in all 11 games, starting four contests... had 30 tackles, including 18 solo stops... had an interception and two pass break-ups... also forced one fumble... had five tackles against Edward Waters... registered eight tackles at Furman... had four tackles and an interception at Tennessee Martin. 2004: Had 39 tackles, including 24 solo stops for the season... registered five tackles at Murray State... had five tackles at Tennessee State... had a season-high eight tackles against Tennessee Tech. 2003: Redshirted... participated as a High School: Named Region 5A MVP at Landmark Christian... won the Golden Helmet Award. Personal: Born Oct. 24, son of Emmett and Sarah Hill... majoring in computer science. Hill s Career Stats YEAR SOLO AST TOT TFL SKS PBU FF FR INT TOTAL COLBY HOOPER Offensive Line 6-4, 271 RS-Senior Mayo, Fla. LaFayette HS : Started all 11 games on the offensive line. 2005: Started all 11 games on the offensive line. 2004: Served as the backup at left guard throughout the season. 2003: Redshirted... participated as a High School: Named first team All-State as a senior... named first team All-Area as a junior and senior... named team Defensive Player of the Year. Personal: Born Feb. 25, son of Ken and Yvette Hooper... majoring in art. Colby Hooper SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: SEAN HILL My fondest memory of Samford is: my entire freshman year. It was a great experience. What I will miss most about Samford are: the people around campus and time I spent with my teammates. What I have learned from football that helps me in everyday life are: time management and being reliable. Before leaving Samford, I would like to: win an OVC championship. Nobody believes me when I tell them: I have played every position in football in a game except offensive line. 44 SAMFORD FOOTBALL

9 BROCK JOHNSON Wide Receiver 5-6, 165 Sophomore Fairhope, Ala. Fairhope HS : Saw action in seven games, including one start... rushed 25 times for 131 yards and a touchdown for the season... rushed seven times for a career-high 56 yards and a touchdown in his collegiate debut at Southeast Missouri... had nine rushes for 44 yards against Eastern Kentucky... rushed six times for 23 yards against Tennessee Martin. High School: Named All-County for Baldwin County in football and track... named to the National Honor Society... also competed in basketball. Personal: Born April 24, son of Elrick and Grenda Johnson... majoring in fitness and health promotion. B. Johnson s Career Stats YEAR RUSH YDS AVG TD REC YDS AVG TD TOTAL HARRIS JOHNSON Running Back 5-11, 196 RS-Sophomore Vestavia Hills, Ala. Vestavia Hills HS : Saw action in three games before suffering a season-ending knee injury against Austin Peay... rushed 16 times for 61 yards and one touchdown... caught three passes for two yards... had six rushes for 26 yards against Miles... rushed 10 times for 35 yards and a touchdown against Austin Peay. 2005: Redshirted... contributed as part of High School: Named to the Super All-State and Super All-Metro teams as a senior... in 2004, rushed for 1,806 yards on 228 carries (7.9) and 21 touchdowns... also caught seven passes for 169 yards and four touchdowns... rushed for 4,449 yards on 649 carries (6.9) and 49 touchdowns in his high school career... had 62 career receptions for 317 yards and 10 touchdowns... was nominated to the Alabama /Mississippi All-Star Game as a senior. Personal: Born Sept. 30, son of Harris Johnson and Andrea Johnson... undeclared major. H. Johnson s Career Stats YEAR RUSH YDS AVG TD REC YDS AVG TD TOTAL SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: COLBY HOOPER My fondest memory of Samford is: breaking my foot the first day I reported to camp as a freshman. What I will miss most about Samford is: the great times off the field with my teammates. Before leaving Samford, I would like to: win a championship ring and get into the playoffs. I advise the freshmen on this year s team to: be on time. Harris Johnson Nobody believes me when I tell them: I ve played the drums since I was in the seventh grade, and I am an artist. SAMFORD RECORDS HISTORY REVIEW OPPONENTS PLAYERS COACHES OUTLOOK QUICK FACTS 45

10 QUICK FACTS OUTLOOK COACHES PLAYERS OPPONENTS REVIEW HISTORY RECORDS SAMFORD JOE JONES Wide Receiver 5-11, 172 Senior Mountain Brook, Ala. Mountain Brook HS : Started five games before suffering a season-ending leg injury at Southeast Missouri... caught nine passes for 119 yards and a touchdown... also returned eight punts for 60 yards... caught five passes for 88 yards and a touchdown in the season opener versus Miles... returned four punts for 43 yards against Austin Peay... caught three passes for 26 yards against Eastern Illinois. 2005: Played in all 11 games, starting six contests... caught 25 passes for 306 yards and two touchdowns... returned six punts for 52 yards and three kickoffs for 56 yards... caught three passes for 52 yards and returned two punts for 32 yards against Edward Waters... had seven receptions for 58 yards at Baylor... returned two punts for 14 yards at Eastern Illinois... had four receptions for 36 yards against Murray State... caught four passes for 79 yards at Tennessee Tech. 2004: Caught seven passes for 67 yards and a touchdown... had two catches for 28 yards against Eastern Kentucky... caught a 12- yard touchdown against Tennessee Martin. Personal: Born Nov. 21, son of Joey and Elise Jones... majoring in pharmacy. Jones Career Offensive Stats YEAR RUSH YDS AVG TD REC YDS AVG TD TOTAL Kickoff Returns YEAR NO YDS AVG TD LONG TOTAL Punt Returns YEAR NO YDS AVG TD LONG TOTAL RAYMOND JOSOF Place-kicker 5-8, 232 RS-Sophomore Vestavia Hills, Ala. Vestavia Hills HS : Served as a backup place-kicker... saw no game action. 2005: Redshirted... contributed as part of High School: Prepped at Vestavia Hills High School... also played baseball. Personal: Born Aug. 22, son of Raymond and Debbie Josof... undeclared major. MATT KNAUSS Wide Receiver 5-8, 168 RS-Sophomore Atlanta, Ga. Greater Atlanta Christian 4 SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: JOE JONES 2006: Saw action in 10 games at wide receiver... caught three passes for 9 yards... caught one pass for 6 yards at Georgia Tech... also caught one pass against Eastern Kentucky and at Jacksonville State. 2005: Redshirted... contributed as part of High School: Named by Student Sports as One of the Top Players in Georgia... named to the All-County team... named the Gwinnett Touchdown Club Player of the Month... was his team s leading receiver as a junior and senior, and led the team in interceptions with three... holds the school s record for the longest punt of 64 yards. Personal: Born Sept. 18, son of James and Marci Knauss... majoring in business. My fondest memory of Samford is: my first touchdown catch. It was a diving catch in the corner of the end zone, and I almost got a penalty I was so excited. What I will miss most about Samford is: working with the football team so many hours. Relationships flourish through hardships, and I m lucky to have experienced it. If I could play any other position, it would be: punter. If you are really good, it can be pretty laid back. I advise the freshmen on this year s team: It may be dark, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel, and it gets here before you know it. What I have learned from football that helps me in everyday life is: commitment and rewards. If you work hard at something, there is no limit to what you can do. 46 SAMFORD FOOTBALL

11 HARIS KOVACEVIC Defensive Line 6-3, 260 Senior Marietta, Ga. Pope HS : Saw action in all 11 games, starting 10 contests... registered 23 tackles, including 20 solo stops... had three tackles in each of first three games (Miles, Georgia Tech, Austin Peay)... had two tackles at Murray State... registered four tackles against Tennessee Martin... had three tackles at Tennessee State and three against Tennessee Tech... had four tackles at Jacksonville State. 2005: Started all 11 games... totaled 28 tackles, including 11 solo stops... had five tackles at Eastern Illinois... had five tackles against Southeast Missouri... totaled five tackles, including one tackle for a loss against Murray State... had four tackles at Tennessee Tech. 2004: Had 27 total tackles for the season, including 12 solo stops... had four tackles at Georgia Tech... registered a season-high seven tackles against Eastern Illinois. High School: Named All-Region as a junior and senior, and All-County as a senior... finished his senior season as the leading tackler in Cobb County, with 149 tackles, 93 solo and 56 assists, setting a new school record... voted the team MVP and best defensive player. Personal: Born June 10, son of Kent and Selma Miller... undeclared major. Kovacevic s Career Stats YEAR SOLO AST TOT TFL SKS QBH FF FR INT TOTAL Haris Kovacevic SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: HARIS KOVACEVIC My fondest memory of Samford is: the first day of two-a-days camp, meeting all my teammates and wondering what the future had in store for us. What I will miss most about Samford are: all my boys. We have been through thick and thin together. I will miss every single one of my teammates. Before leaving Samford, I would like to: win the OVC and leave behind a good legacy. What I have learned from football that helps me in everyday life is: never quit. The harder the situation is, the greater the reward. Nobody believes me when I tell them: I played quarterback my first two years of high school. SAMFORD RECORDS HISTORY REVIEW OPPONENTS PLAYERS COACHES OUTLOOK QUICK FACTS 47

12 QUICK FACTS OUTLOOK COACHES PLAYERS OPPONENTS REVIEW HISTORY RECORDS SAMFORD DAVID LEE Wide Receiver 5-11, 188 RS-Senior Odenville, Ala. St. Clair County HS : Saw action in all 11 games, starting five contests... caught 25 passes for 211 yards on the season... caught two passes for 21 yards against Miles... had three receptions for 24 yards against Eastern Illinois... caught three passes for 27 yards at Southeast Missouri... caught six passes for 71 yards at Tennessee State. 2005: Saw action in all 11 games... caught 24 passes for 317 yards and three touchdowns... caught two passes for 44 yards and a touchdown against Edward Waters... had three receptions for 30 yards at Eastern Illinois... caught four passes for 39 yards against Tennessee State... caught three passes for 58 yards and a touchdown at Tennessee Tech... had six receptions for 89 yards against Jacksonville State. 2004: Caught four passes for 24 yards on the season... had one reception for 11 yards against Eastern Kentucky... also had receptions against West Alabama, Murray State and Jacksonville State. 2003: Redshirted... participated as a High School: Named Dandy RV 1A-3A Alabama River Player of the Year in All-County Offensive Player of the Year and honorable mention All-State at defensive back in All-County at receiver in Personal: Born May 3, son of Alan and Karen Lee... majoring in nursing. Lee s Career Offensive Stats YEAR RUSH YDS AVG TD REC YDS AVG TD TOTAL David Lee TY LEVIE Safety 6-1, 195 Sophomore LaFayette, Ga. Baylor School 29 SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: DAVID LEE My fondest memory of Samford is: Meeting my wife, Julie, at football and cheerleading camp. What I will miss most about Samford are: the friendships I made here and hanging out in the locker room with my teammates. Before leaving Samford, I would like to: graduate from nursing school, win an OVC championship and be a Christian example for my teammates and friends. If I could play any other position, it would be: quarterback, which is what I played in high school. I don t have a very strong arm, but I love to scramble! Nobody believes me when I tell them: I am the oldest guy on the team. 2006: Saw action in 10 games... recorded 19 tackles, including 15 solo stops... had one tackle for a loss, one pass break-up and one blocked kick... had three tackles against Austin Peay... blocked a kick at Southeast Missouri... recorded a careerhigh five tackles at Tennessee State. High School: Named All-State twice at Baylor School... led his conference with six interceptions as a senior and was named to the Chattanooga Times Free Press All-City Team as a defensive back... caught 49 passes for 584 yards as a senior. Personal: Born Oct. 28, son of Chip and Kathy Levie... majoring in biology. Levie s Career Stats YEAR SOLO AST TOT TFL SKS PBU FF FR INT TOTAL SAMFORD FOOTBALL

13 JONATHAN LOUDERMILK Offensive Line 6-4, 270 RS-Senior Buford, Ga. North Gwinnett HS : Saw action in one game on the offensive line. 2005: Saw action in three games. 2004: Redshirted... participated as a High School: Named Honorable Mention All-County as both a junior and senior at North Gwinnett High School... named team captain as a senior... achieved A.T.A.C. Dawg, his team s highest overall achievement award. Personal: Born May 27, son of Jeff and April Loudermilk... majoring in communication studies. JONATHAN LOWERY Wide Receiver 6-4, 189 RS-Sophomore Tuscaloosa, Ala. Hillcrest HS : Saw action in all 11 games, starting six at receiver... caught 14 passes for 194 yards and a touchdown... caught an 8-yard touchdown pass for his first collegiate touchdown against Miles... caught two passes for 38 yards at Murray State... caught three passes for 29 yards at Tennessee State... had three receptions for a career-high 72 yards at Jacksonville State. 2005: Redshirted... contributed as part of High School: A Wendy s High School Heisman nominee... received the Phi Beta Sigma African American Male Image Award... named to The Birmingham News Academic All-State team as a junior... also was a starter on the baseball and basketball teams at Hillcrest. Personal: Born Jan. 31, son of Jonathan and Lois Lowery... undeclared major. Lowery s Career Offensive Stats YEAR RUSH YDS AVG TD REC YDS AVG TD TOTAL Jonathan Lowery SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: JONATHAN LOUDERMILK My fondest memory of Samford is: going home to Atlanta and playing Georgia Tech last season. What I will miss most about Samford are: my friends, classmates and teachers. If I could play any other position, it would be: linebacker. I played linebacker in high school, and I miss the intensity and play-making ability that goes along with that position. What I have learned from football that helps me in everyday life is: to be passionate and persistent, and everything will pay off. Nobody believes me when I tell them: I write poetry and draw in my free time. SAMFORD RECORDS HISTORY REVIEW OPPONENTS PLAYERS COACHES OUTLOOK QUICK FACTS 49

14 QUICK FACTS OUTLOOK COACHES PLAYERS OPPONENTS REVIEW HISTORY RECORDS SAMFORD JAY McCURTY Linebacker 6-1, 200 RS-Senior LaGrange, Ga. LaGrange HS Charles Williams Memorial Jersey Winner 2006: Saw action in all 11 games, starting 10 at linebacker... ranked second on the team with 52 tackles... registered 5.5 tackles for a loss and one sack... recovered two fumbles... had five tackles in each of the first two games against Miles and at Georgia Tech... recorded seven tackles, all solo stops, against Eastern Illinois... had six tackles against Eastern Kentucky... had a season-high nine tackles against Tennessee Martin... recorded seven tackles at Jacksonville State. 2005: Played in all 11 games, starting seven contests... second on the team with 82 tackles, including 40 solo stops... had 10 tackles for a loss on the season... forced one fumble and recovered one fumble... had nine tackles at Eastern Illinois... recorded 12 tackles, including two tackles for a loss against Southeast Missouri... had nine tackles at Eastern Kentucky... recorded 10 tackles, including two tackles for a loss against Murray State... had nine tackles, including seven solo tackles against Tennessee State... had three tackles for a loss and seven total tackles at Tennessee Tech... registered eight tackles, six solo tackles against Jacksonville State. 2004: Had 42 tackles, including 20 solo stops... registered five tackles in the season opener against West Alabama... had six tackles at Southeast Missouri... totaled six tackles against Eastern Kentucky... had five tackles at Tennessee Martin... registered six tackles at Jacksonville State. 2003: Redshirted... participated as a High School: Named first team All-County and All-Area as a senior at LaGrange High School... named second team All-Region and awarded Best Defensive Back. Personal: Born Sept. 24, son of Kenneth McCurty and Veronica Jackson... majoring in sociology. Jay McCurty SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: JAY McCURTY What I will miss most about Samford is: eating in the caf with the guys. Every day was a comedy show. Before leaving Samford, I would like to: graduate, win the OVC, and make even more friends and memories. If I could play any other position, it would be: Safety, because they get to make all the big hits. What I have learned from football that helps me in everyday life is: to be consistent in whatever I do. Nobody believes me when I tell them: I played wide receiver in high school. McCurty s Career Stats YEAR SOLO AST TOT TFL SKS QBH FF FR INT TOTAL SAMFORD FOOTBALL

15 JEFF MOORE Wide Receiver 6-0, 192 Senior Jackson, Miss. Jim Hill HS : Played in all 11 games, starting nine at wide receiver... led the team with 49 receptions for 668 yards and five touchdowns... also led the team in punt returns with 14 returns for 146 yards and one touchdown... caught three passes for 105 yards and one touchdown against Miles... had 10 receptions for 105 yards and a touchdown against Eastern Illinois... caught seven passes for 112 yards and a touchdown against Eastern Kentucky... had five catches for 50 yards against Tennessee Tech. 2005: Played in all 11 games... led the team in receiving, catching 53 passes for 669 yards and four touchdowns... caught four passes for 37 yards at Baylor... caught a seasonhigh 10 passes for 130 yards at Furman... had seven receptions for 102 yards and a touchdown at Eastern Illinois... caught six passes for 83 yards at Eastern Kentucky... caught six passes for 113 yards and a touchdown at Tennessee Tech... caught five passes for 57 yards and a touchdown against Jacksonville State. 2004: Caught 30 passes for 426 yards and three touchdowns on the season... also threw three passes, completing one... hauled in five passes for a career-high 110 yards and a touchdown against Eastern Kentucky... caught seven passes for 46 yards at Tennessee State... caught four passes for 53 yards and a touchdown at Jacksonville State... had four receptions for 64 yards against Eastern Illinois. High School: Named to the Clarion Ledger s first-team All-Metro team and to the publication s Top 40 Most Wanted Players List... also named first-team All-District and the team s Most Valuable Player... as a senior, caught 35 passes for 832 yards and 14 touchdowns. Personal: Born April 13, son of Jeffery and Lisa Moore... majoring in business management. Jeff Moore SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: JEFF MOORE My fondest memory of Samford is: my freshman year at Georgia Tech. I loved playing in front of all the people. What I will miss most about Samford is: hanging with the team in the caf. If I could play any other position, it would be: Defensive back. I think I could cover receivers pretty well. I advise the freshmen on this year s team: Hard work pays off, and take care of your teammates. Nobody believes me when I tell them: I could have been drafted to play baseball. Moore s Career Offensive Stats YEAR RUSH YDS AVG TD REC YDS AVG TD TOTAL , Kickoff Returns YEAR NO YDS AVG TD LONG TOTAL Punt Returns YEAR NO YDS AVG TD LONG TOTAL SAMFORD RECORDS HISTORY REVIEW OPPONENTS PLAYERS COACHES OUTLOOK QUICK FACTS 51

16 QUICK FACTS OUTLOOK COACHES PLAYERS OPPONENTS REVIEW HISTORY RECORDS SAMFORD ALEX MORTENSEN Quarterback 6-2, 225 RS-Junior Fairburn, Ga. University of Arkansas : Saw action in eight games, starting one at quarterback... completed 34 of 67 passes for 309 yards and three touchdowns... completed three of five passes for 47 yards and a touchdown against Eastern Kentucky... completed six of 16 passes for 73 yards against Tennessee Martin... completed 14 of 26 passes for a career-high 88 yards in his first collegiate start against Tennessee Tech. Previous College: Played in four games in 2005 at the University of Arkansas... completed six of 17 passes for 63 yards and one touchdown... redshirted the 2004 season at Arkansas. High School: Named the 2003 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Class-A Offensive Player of the Year at Landmark Christian School... as a senior, completed 159 of 269 passes for 2,565 yards and 29 touchdowns... named first-team All-State by the Associated Press and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution... was a three-time All-State selection... the team posted a record of 29-7 over his last three seasons... was selected to the Tom Lemming s Prep Football Report All-America squad... Tom Lemming s also ranked him as the No. 25 overall quarterback in the country and the No. 1 quarterback in Georgia... was rated as the No. 29 pro-style quarterback in the nation by Rivals.com... was listed as one of the nation s Super Prospects by CollegeSports.com... participated in the Elite 11 quarterback trials in the summer of received the Headmaster s Award for student leadership in high school. Personal: Born Nov. 24, son of Chris and Micki Mortensen... father is an NFL analyst for ESPN... majoring in communication. Mortensen s Career Stats Passing YEAR ATT COMP PCT INT YDS TDS LONG 2005* TOTAL Rushing YEAR ATT YDS AVG TD LONG 2005* TOTAL *2005 stats from the University of Arkansas KYLE MORTON Defensive Back 5-10, 176 RS-Junior Macon, Ga. Southwest Macon HS : Saw action in all 11 games... had 28 tackles, including 23 solo stops... recorded one forced fumble... had a career-high nine tackles at Georgia Tech... had three tackles against Austin Peay... had three tackles against Eastern Kentucky... recorded three tackles, all solo, at Murray State... had three solo tackles against Tennessee Martin. 2005: Saw action in 10 games, starting two games... had 21 tackles and intercepted one pass on the season... had a career-high seven tackles at Eastern Illinois... had three tackles at Eastern Kentucky... intercepted a pass at Tennessee Martin... had three tackles against Tennessee State. 2004: Redshirted... participated as a High School: Two-time All-Middle Georgia selection... named best defensive back twice... member of the National Honor Society... also participated in track, baseball and wrestling. Personal: Born Sept. 3, son of Stanley and Dorothy Morton... majoring in computer science. Morton s Career Stats YEAR SOLO AST TOT TFL SKS QBH FF FR INT TOTAL BRENT NALL Linebacker 6-0, 212 RS-Sophomore Straughn, Ala. Straughn, HS : Saw action in all 11 games... tallied 20 tackles, including 15 solo tackles... recorded two sacks and one blocked kick... had a career-high eight tackles at Georgia Tech... blocked a kick at Southeast Missouri... had two tackles each against Austin Peay, Eastern Kentucky, Murray State, Tennessee State and Jacksonville State. 2005: Saw action in one game, registering one tackle against Edward Waters. Previous College: Transferred to Samford after one year at the University of Alabama. High School: Named first-team All-State at Straughn High School... two-time captain and four-time All-County selection. Personal: Born Oct. 18, son of Tony and Donna Nall... undeclared major. Nall s Career Stats YEAR SOLO AST TOT TFL SKS QBH FF FR INT TOTAL SAMFORD FOOTBALL

17 MARCUS RICE Running Back 5-11, 198 RS-Junior College Park, Ga. Banneker HS : Played in all 11 games, starting five at running back... rushed 67 times for 322 yards and two touchdowns... rushed for 36 yards and scored the game-winning touchdown against Austin Peay... rushed 19 times for a career-high 92 yards at Murray State... rushed for 67 yards on 12 carries against Tennessee Martin... rushed for 55 yards and a touchdown at Jacksonville State. 2005: Played in 10 games, starting one game... rushed 18 times for 57 yards (3.2 ypc)... also registered five tackles on the season... rushed three times for 14 yards at Eastern Illinois... had one rush for 23 yards at Tennessee Tech... rushed for 15 yards on two carries against Jacksonville State. 2004: Redshirted... participated as a High School: First-team All-South Metro selection... as a senior, received the Coaches Award for the most outstanding senior... honor roll student. Personal: Born Oct. 5, son of Carl Rice and Chantal St. Victor... undeclared major. Rice s Career Offensive Stats YEAR RUSH YDS AVG TD REC YDS AVG TD TOTAL Marcus Rice PAUL SELMON Offensive Line 6-7, 295 Junior Montgomery, Ala. Robert E. Lee HS : Served as a backup offensive lineman 2005: Saw limited action on the offensive line. High School: Was a nominee for the Jimmy Hitchcock Award... also won the team s Senior Award and had the team s highest GPA. Personal: Born Nov. 11, son of Paul and Rose Selmon... undeclared major. JOHN SELPH Defensive Back 5-10, 172 RS-Junior Olive Branch, Miss. Evangelical Christian HS : Saw action in five games before an injury ended his season at Southeast Missouri... recorded 11 tackles, seven solo stops... blocked one kick... had four tackles against Miles... recorded three tackles at Georgia Tech... had three tackles and a blocked kick against Eastern Illinois. 2005: Saw action in all 11 games... registered 11 tackles, two interceptions and two pass break-ups... had two tackles and an interception against Edward Waters... had a season-high three tackles at Eastern Illinois... intercepted a pass against Southeast Missouri... registered two tackles against Jacksonville State. 2004: Redshirted... participated as a High School: Prepped at Evangelical Christian High School in Mississippi. Personal: Born June 21, son of Paul and Peggy Selph... undeclared major. Selph s Career Stats YEAR SOLO AST TOT TFL PBU FF FR INT TOTAL SAMFORD RECORDS HISTORY REVIEW OPPONENTS PLAYERS COACHES OUTLOOK QUICK FACTS 53

18 QUICK FACTS OUTLOOK COACHES PLAYERS OPPONENTS REVIEW HISTORY RECORDS SAMFORD RODNEY SHEPHERD Linebacker 5-11, 216 Junior Homewood, Ala. Homewood HS : Saw action in all 11 games, starting 10 contests... led the team with 82 tackles, including 5.5 tackles for loss... recovered two fumbles and forced one... had nine tackles at Georgia Tech... registered nine tackles and one sack against Austin Peay... had 13 tackles at Southeast Missouri... had nine tackles against Eastern Kentucky... had eight tackles at Tennessee State... recorded 11 tackles at Jacksonville State. 2005: Played in nine games, starting one contest... registered 13 tackles, including eight solo stops... had three tackles for a loss and one sack... recorded a sack in his first college game against Edward Waters... had a career-high three tackles against Murray State. High School: Recorded 160 tackles and six sacks in named All-State, Super All- Metro, All-Metro and All-Over the Mountain as a senior... as a junior, was named team captain and Defensive MVP... played on two state championship teams and one state runner-up team... was named among the Best of the Rest for The Birmingham News Super Senior Class of Personal: Born Feb. 16, son of Rodney V. Shepherd, Sr. and Sheila Shepherd... majoring in fitness and health promotion. Shepherd s Career Defensive Stats YEAR SOLO AST TOT TFL SKS QBH FF FR INT TOTAL KYLE SKIERA Linebacker 6-1, 219 RS-Sophomore Brentwood, Tenn. Brentwood HS : Saw action in all 11 games... tallied 11 tackles, including six solo stops... had a career-high four tackles against Miles... registered two tackles at Southeast Missouri and two at Jacksonville State. 2005: Redshirted... contributed as part of High School: Named captain of his team and preseason All-Midstate in named All-County in 2003 and won the Joe L. Warden Courage Award... led the team to the 2002 state championship. Personal: Born July 7, son of Mike and Ann Skiera... undeclared major. Skiera s Career Defensive Stats YEAR SOLO AST TOT TFL SKS QBH FF FR INT TOTAL CURT SMITH Defensive Line 6-1, 217 RS-Sophomore Blountsville, Ala. Susan Moore HS : Saw action in nine games... registered five tackles on the season... had two tackles at Georgia Tech and two at Jacksonville State. 2005: Redshirted... contributed as part of High School: Named Blount County s Defensive Player of the Year... named All- State and All-Area... also played baseball and basketball. Personal: Born March 15, son of Alan Smith and Diana Whatley... majoring in business. C. Smith s Career Stats YEAR SOLO AST TOT TFL SKS QBH FF FR INT TOTAL SAMFORD FOOTBALL

19 QUINTON SMITH Defensive Back 6-0, 200 Junior Huntsville, Ala. Sparkman HS : Saw action in eight games, starting seven... ranked fourth on the team with 39 tackles, including 31 solo stops... had five tackles at Southeast Missouri... five tackles at Murray State... had four tackles and a sack against Tennessee Martin... had seven tackles at Tennessee State... had a careerhigh nine tackles, all solo, against Tennessee Tech... registered seven tackles at Jacksonville State. 2005: Saw action in eight games... tallied 17 tackles, including 11 solo stops... had one fumble recovery returned for a touchdown... had four tackles at Eastern Illinois... totaled four tackles against Southeast Missouri... had a season-high five tackles and returned a fumble 44 yards for a touchdown against Murray State. High School: Named All-Metro and All- County at Sparkman High School in Huntsville... named his team s defensive captain... also competed in soccer, track and wrestling... was a two-time sectional winner and placed second in the state in wrestling. Personal: Born March 28, son of David and Teresa Smith... majoring in fitness and health promotion. Q. Smith s Career Stats YEAR SOLO AST TOT TFL SKS FF FR INT TOTAL Quinton Smith TOMMY SMITH Offensive Tackle 6-3, 288 RS-Junior Memphis, Tenn. Whitehaven HS : Started nine games on the offensive line. 2005: Played in 10 games, starting nine contests. 2004: Redshirted... participated as a High School: Named All-Region and All- Shelby Metro at Whitehaven High School... played in the City High School All-Star Game. Personal: Born Dec. 15, son of Tommy and Barbara Smith... majoring in business. MITCHELL WATERS Offensive Line 6-4, 276 RS-Junior Montgomery, Ala. Trinity Presbyterian : Saw action in 10 games, including two starts on the offensive line. 2005: Saw action in 10 games on the offensive line. 2004: Redshirted... participated as a High School: Named the Alabama Sports Writers Association 4A Lineman of the Year and the Montgomery Advertiser Class 4A-5A Player of the Year... also named to the Class 4A All-State Team by both The Birmingham News and the Montgomery Advertiser... member of the Montgomery Advertiser All- Metro team for Class 4A-5A... three-year starter and a member of the National Honor Society... also participated in basketball and track. Personal: Born April 2, son of Michael and Melinda Waters... majoring in sports medicine. Tommy Smith SAMFORD RECORDS HISTORY REVIEW OPPONENTS PLAYERS COACHES OUTLOOK QUICK FACTS 55

20 QUICK FACTS OUTLOOK COACHES PLAYERS OPPONENTS REVIEW HISTORY RECORDS SAMFORD JOHN WEBER Offensive Line 6-2, 292 RS-Sophomore Shalimar, Fla. UCF : Saw action in 10 games, including eight starts on the offensive line. Previous College: Spent one season at the University of Central Florida. High School: Named All-State as a senior... named All-County as both a junior and senior... named to the Dandy Dozen, the top 12 players in the county... named captain for area All-Star game. Personal: Born March 26, son of Rich and Jan Weber... majoring in business. DANTE WILLIAMS Quarterback 5-10, 209 RS-Junior Roswell, Ga. Duluth HS : Saw action in nine games, starting two at quarterback... ranked second on the team with 531 passing yards... completed 59 of 109 passes on the year... threw for 135 yards and a touchdown in the season opener versus Miles... completed 13 of 16 passes for 114 yards against Austin Peay... threw for 79 yards at Southeast Missouri. 2005: Saw action in six games as a backup... completed 24 of 39 passes for 278 yards... rushed 24 times for 41 yards... completed five of eight passes for 69 yards in his collegiate debut against Edward Waters... completed 12 of 17 passes for a career-high 173 yards and rushed for a career-high 34 yards on seven carries at Tennessee Tech. 2004: Redshirted... participated as a High School: Passed for 1,796 yards and nine touchdowns, and rushed for 390 yards as a senior... was a first-team All-County quarterback after leading Gwinnett County in passing... named the county Player of the Month... also named the team captain and MVP... set a school record with 22 completions in a game... also competed in track. Personal: Born March 14, son of Earl and Lori Williams... undeclared major. Williams Career Stats Passing YEAR ATT COMP PCT INT YDS TDS LONG TOTAL Rushing YEAR ATT YDS AVG TD LONG TOTAL Dante Williams 56 SAMFORD FOOTBALL

21 2006 REDSHIRTS/2007 NEWCOMERS BEN AABERG Wide Receiver 6-4, 187 Chesterfield, Mo. Westminster Christian Academy : Redshirted... participated on the Bulldogs scout team. High School: Named All-Conference as a wide receiver at Westminster Christian Academy... named USA Army Student- Athlete... also participated in basketball and baseball. Personal: Born June 19, son of Dale and Karen Aaberg... majoring in pharmacy. NATHAN CARROLL Running Back 5-7, 200 Freshman Oneonta, Ala. Oneonta HS 45 High School: Named first-team All-County... member of Oneonta s A state championship team... named Most Improved Lineman as a senior... won his team s Christian Award as a junior and senior. Personal: Born May 6, son of Ernie and Renay Carroll... majoring in geography. WADE BROWN Safety 6-3, 216 Gulf Breeze, Fla. Gulf Breeze HS : Redshirted... participated on the Bulldogs scout team. High School: Prepped at Gulf Breeze High School... also participated in basketball. Personal: Born Dec. 13, son of Lee and Kathy Brown... undeclared major. CODY CROWELL Defensive Line 6-3, 195 Duluth, Ga. Peachtree Ridge HS : Redshirted... participated with the Bulldogs scout teams. High School: Named first-team All-Region... named Player of the Month during 2005 and 2006 seasons. Personal: Born Aug. 5, son of Jeff and Lisa Crowell... undeclared major. CAMERON CAMPBELL Running Back 5-9, 200 RS-Sophomore Hoover, Ala. Mississippi College : Sat out the season after transferring from Mississippi College. Previous College: Spent one season at Mississippi College. High School: Named Most Improved Running Back at Hoover High School... also named Offensive Player of the Week as a senor... also competed in track. Personal: Born Nov. 21, son of Sammy and Joyce Campbell... majoring in accounting. ANDY DAVIS Defensive Back 6-0, 205 Moody, Ala. University of Alabama : Redshirted at Alabama. High School: Named 5A All-State honoree by the Alabama Sports Writers Association at Briarwood Christian... was a four-year starter and in his varsity career had over 400 career tackles... earned All-State honors after recording 126 tackles and three interceptions in was named Shelby County s Defensive Player of the Year. Personal: Born June 17, son of Jeff and Kim Davis... undeclared major. SAMFORD RECORDS HISTORY REVIEW OPPONENTS PLAYERS COACHES OUTLOOK QUICK FACTS 57

22 2006 REDSHIRTS/2007 NEWCOMERS QUICK FACTS OUTLOOK COACHES PLAYERS OPPONENTS REVIEW HISTORY RECORDS SAMFORD CHRIS EVANS Running Back 6-0, 197 Alexandria, Ala. UAB : Redshirted at UAB. High School: Prepped at Alexandria High School... was a two-time first-team All- State selection... was a three-time All- County selection... named A Back of the Year... named Calhoun County Student of the Year in 2006, and Alexandria Student of the Year in 2005 and Personal: Born Dec. 14, son of Michael Evans and Marquetta Evans... majoring in pharmacy. ADAM GOBEN Linebacker 5-11, 229 Nashville, Tenn. Christ Presbyterian Academy : Redshirted... participated with the Bulldogs scout teams. High School: Prepped at Christ Presbyterian Academy... also competed in soccer and track... named to Dean s List. Personal: Born June 17, son of Harold and Leslie Carpenter... majoring in exercise science. JOSH FIELDS Offensive Line 6-2, 282 Old Hickory, Tenn. Donelson Christian Academy : Redshirted... participated with the Bulldogs scout teams. High School: Earned the Student-Athlete Award at Donelson Christian Academy as a player with a GPA of 3.3 or higher... also participated in soccer. Personal: Born Feb. 24, son of Brad and Kathy Fields... majoring in accounting. SETH HARKNESS Quarterback 6-4, 207 Fayette, Ala. UAB : Redshirted at UAB. High School: Prepped at Fayette County High School... named All-State... named Player of the Week by The Birmingham News... also played baseball. Personal: Born Oct. 10, son of Rich and Karan Harkness... undeclared major. PATRICK FOSHEE Linebacker 5-10, 226 Birmingham, Ala. Oak Mountain HS : Redshirted... participated with the Bulldogs scout teams. High School: Prepped at Oak Mountain High School. Personal: Born April 21, son of Bud and Pat Foshee... majoring in fitness and health promotion. PATRICK HATCHER Defensive Line 6-4, 249 Marietta, Ga. Pope HS : Redshirted... participated with the Bulldogs scout teams. High School: Named All-County by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and the Cobb County Touchdown Club at Pope High School... named All-Region... graduated with honors. Personal: Born Feb. 19, son of Robert and Peggy Hatcher... undeclared major. 58 SAMFORD FOOTBALL

23 2006 REDSHIRTS/2007 NEWCOMERS BRETT HAWK Offensive Line 6-1, 313 Vestavia Hills, Ala. Vestavia Hills HS : Redshirted... participated with the Bulldogs scout teams. High School: Named team captain as a senior at Vestavia Hills High School... named to Pat Patrick s Best of the Rest team. Personal: Born March 14, son of Tim and Karen Hawk... majoring in English. CHRIS LEGETTE Defensive Back 6-2, 210 Stockbridge, Ga. Stockbridge HS : Redshirted... contributed as part of High School: Named Honorable Mention All-State at Stockbridge High School... named Henry County Player of the Week... also lettered in basketball. Personal: Born Feb. 18, son of Jimmy and Hye Legette... undeclared major. SPENCER JONES Wide Receiver 6-0, 182 Clay, Ala. Clay-Chalkville HS : Redshirted... participated with the Bulldogs scout teams. High School: Won the Army Athlete Award at Clay-Chalkville High School... named Scholar Athlete by The Birmingham News... won the Presidential Award... also played baseball, finishing runner-up in the state tournament... member of the National Honor Society and winner of the school s Service Award. Personal: Born Aug. 4, son of Barry and Melissa Jones... majoring in business. JAMAEL LETT Defensive Back 5-9, 165 Mobile, Ala. Davidson HS : Redshirted... contributed as part of High School: Named All-Region and Honorable Mention All-State at Davidson High School... named to National Honor Society and National Honor Roll... also competed in track. Personal: Born March 11, son of Joseph and Neida Lett... majoring in sports medicine. KYLE KIRBY Defensive Line 6-2, 240 Altamonte Springs, Fla. Lake Brantley HS : Redshirted... contributed as part of High School: Named All-State at Lake Brantley High School... named to Prep Star Preseason Honorable Mention All-Southeast team... selected to play in East/West Florida High School All-Star Game... also competed in track and field and weightlifting. Personal: Born March 12, son of Mike and Debbie Kirby... majoring in history and economics. TRENT McKNIGHT Defensive Back 6-0, 211 Birmingham, Ala. Oak Mountain HS : Redshirted... participated with the Bulldogs scout teams. High School: Named All-State, All-County, All-Metro and All-Over the Mountain as a senior at Oak Mountain High School... named team captain... also named All- County as a junior. Personal: Born Aug. 4, son of David and Michelle McKnight... undeclared major. SAMFORD RECORDS HISTORY REVIEW OPPONENTS PLAYERS COACHES OUTLOOK QUICK FACTS 59

24 2006 REDSHIRTS/2007 NEWCOMERS QUICK FACTS OUTLOOK COACHES PLAYERS OPPONENTS REVIEW HISTORY RECORDS SAMFORD GEOFFREY MOORE Wide Receiver 6-0, 195 Burke, Va. Robinson Secondary School : Redshirted... contributed as part of High School: Named team MVP at Robinson Secondary School... also named Best Offensive Player and Who s Who Among High School Athletes... also competed in basketball and track. Personal: Born Nov. 20, son of Mike and Renae Moore... undeclared major. DEREK SLAUGHTER Linebacker 6-2, 229 Jonesboro, Ga. Mt. Zion HS : Redshirted... contributed as part of High School: Named All-State at Mt. Zion High School... named to the top 150 list for the Southeast... named to National Honor Society... also competed in basketball and baseball. Personal: Born Nov. 16, son of Derek and Connie Slaughter... undeclared major. ERIK PETERSON Defensive Line 6-4, 202 Duluth, Ga. Peachtree Ridge HS : Redshirted... contributed as part of High School: Named Athlete of the Year at Peachtree Ridge High School... nominated for Wendy s High School Heisman... also competed in basketball and track... named to County All-Academic team for basketball. Personal: Born Dec. 29, son of Bob and Cynthia Peterson... undeclared major. CORY SMITH Offensive Line 5-11, 292 Dothan, Ala. Northview HS : Redshirted... contributed as part of High School: Named permanent team captain at Northview High School... named the team s Most Valuable Lineman... received the highest grade for an offensive lineman... won the President's Cup for the highest GPA for an athlete. Personal: Born July 20, son of Marshall and Debbie Smith... majoring in sports medicine. JEREMY RICHARDSON Safety 6-1, 195 Moss Point, Miss. Moss Point HS : Redshirted... contributed as part of High School: Named All-Conference at Moss Point High School... voted team s Defensive MVP... named Player of the Week... four-year honor roll student... also competed in track. Personal: Born Oct. 13, son of Joseph and Charlotte Richardson... undeclared major. JOHN SOTO Punter/Place-kicker 5-8, 174 Jacksonville, Fla. The Bolles School : Redshirted... contributed as part of High School: Played on the 2004 state championship team and the 2003 state runner-up team at The Bolles School... named first-team All-County in 2005 and second team All-County in played in the Florida All-Star game... also participated in soccer. Personal: Born Dec. 21, son of Martha E. Soto... majoring in computer science. 60 SAMFORD FOOTBALL

25 2006 REDSHIRTS/2007 NEWCOMERS/2007 SIGNEES LAKIN SPINKS Tight End 6-2, 190 Alabaster, Ala. Kingwood Christian School : Redshirted... contributed as part of High School: Named All-County in 2005 and 2006 at Kingwood Christian School... named team MVP in 2004, and Defensive MVP in 2004, 2005 and also competed in baseball and basketball. Personal: Born Mar. 26, son of Jason and Amy Spinks... undeclared major SIGNEES 37 RILEY BARNACASTLE, LB, 6-1, 200, Birmingham, Ala., John Carroll HS Served as a four-year letterwinner at John Carroll High School... recorded 142 tackles, two sacks and one interception in had 417 tackles, five sacks and three interceptions, returning two for touchdowns, for his career... named 2006 team captain... named Honorable Mention All-State by The Birmingham News and Alabama Sports Writers Association in won John Carroll s Scholar Athlete, Outstanding Linebacker and Team Captain awards... named Scholar Athlete by The Birmingham News... named All-State by The Birmingham News, the Montgomery Advertiser and ASWA as a junior. TAYLOR STRICKLAND Offensive Line 6-4, 258 Alpharetta, Ga. Milton HS : Redshirted... contributed s part of the Bulldogs scout team. High School: Prepped at Milton High School... also competed in basketball. Personal: Born June 8, son of Kyle and Cindy Strickland... undeclared major. 30 ALEX BARNETT, DB, 5-9, 187, Niceville, Fla., Niceville HS Played both running back and cornerback, and was a four-year starter at Niceville High School... set a school record with 1,624 rushing yards in only eight games as a senior in named Northwest Florida Player of the Year... also scored 18 touchdowns as a senior at Niceville High School... set a school record for all-purpose yards in a single game with 355 against Gainesville High School... set a school single-game rushing record with 327 in a playoff game in named 2006 first-team All- State for 5A... named to the Northwest Florida Daily News Dandy Dozen. OLIVER YORK Defensive Line 6-0, 237 Darlington, Ga. The Darlington School : Redshirted... contributed as part of High School: Named Best Offensive Lineman in 2005 at The Darlington School... named the team s Best Defensive Lineman in named second-team All-Area in also competed in track and soccer. Personal: Born June 19, son of Ty and Missy York... majoring in business. 13 THOMAS BROUSSARD, DB, 6-0, 190, Baton Rouge, La., Catholic HS Named All-State for 5A by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association... named MVP of the Baton Rouge Area All-Star game as a senior... was a two-time All- Metro and three-time All-District selection... recorded 12 career interceptions, returning three for touchdowns... helped his team to a 13-1 record and an appearance in the state semifinals... led his team to a 25-2 record over the last two seasons... also ran track and was part of the state champion 4 x 400 relay team as a junior. SAMFORD RECORDS HISTORY REVIEW OPPONENTS PLAYERS COACHES OUTLOOK QUICK FACTS 61

26 2007 SIGNEES QUICK FACTS OUTLOOK COACHES PLAYERS OPPONENTS REVIEW HISTORY RECORDS SAMFORD 80 KANON BURT, DL, 6-5, 247, Vance, Ala., Bessemer Academy A four-year starter... led his team to 2002, 2004 and 2006 state championships... the team compiled a combined record of named All-State as a senior and Honorable Mention All-State as a junior... named 2006 AISA and Alabama Sports Writers Association Lineman of the Year... named 2006 All-Star game Offensive Lineman of the Game... named team captain in posted 125 tackles, 12 sacks, 19 tackles for a loss, five fumble recoveries and two blocked punts. 49 JOHN MICHAEL CLAY, DL, 6-5, 232, Vestavia Hills, Ala., Vestavia Hills HS Had 82 tackles, two fumble recoveries and four sacks in named Earnest McCarty Ford Defensive Player of the Year... named firstteam All-Over the Mountain and Honorable Mention All-State as a senior... also named to the All-Metro team as a senior... received the Robbie Brookis Courage Award and the Thompson Reynolds Scholar Athlete 4.0 Award in won the Dedicated Athlete of the Year Award in won the J. Chapman Team Before Self Award in named the Cooper Ray Freshman Male Athlete of the Year in was a two-time member of the National Honor Society... is the son of two Samford graduates... also participated in baseball and wrestling. 17 DeMARCUS COVINGTON, S, 6-2, 195, Birmingham, Ala., John Carroll HS Played both offense and defense at John Carroll... had 75 catches for 1,250 yards and 10 touchdowns in also returned 17 kicks for 309 yards (18.2 ypr)... had 60 tackles and five interceptions for 63 yards on defense in caught 172 passes for 2,500 yards and 17 touchdowns for his high school career... also had 14 interceptions, three for touchdowns, and 192 tackles in his high school career... played in the North/South All-Star game in named to the All-Over the Mountain team in 2005 and named to the All-State and All-Metro teams... also named to the Alabama Sports Writers Association All- State team... winner of team s Outstanding Receiver award in 2004, 2005 and named team captain in 2005 and won team s MVP award in JUSTIN CRAIG, WR, 6-1, 192, Quinton, Ala., Sumiton Christian School Played quarterback and running back, and returned punts and kickoffs during his high school career... ranked in the top 10 in state history for passing yardage in a game (460 yds), rushing yards in a game (330 yds) and all-purpose yards in a season (3,889 yds)... accumulated 7,417 all-purpose yards in three seasons of varsity football... had 15 rushing touchdowns, 13 passing touchdowns and two kickoff returns for touchdowns as a senior... named Player of the Week by The Birmingham News and Scout.com for week five of his senior season... named Daily Mountain Eagle Player of the Week three times in three seasons... named All-State as a senior by The Birmingham News. 14 RICHIE FORDHAM, QB, 6-1, 185, Birmingham, Ala., Oak Mountain HS Was a three-year starter at Oak Mountain... led the team in total offense each season, and amassed over 5,000 career yards and 44 touchdowns... named to the All-State team for 6A... also named All-County and Birmingham All-Metro... named Shelby County Offensive Player of the Year as a junior... recognized by The Birmingham News as a Super Senior, Player of the Week and Scholar Athlete. 94 JASON GAINES, DL, 6-3, 260, Huntsville, Ala., Sparkman HS Named All-Metro and All-Region... recorded 50 tackles, four sacks, two fumble recoveries, one interception and 10 tackles for a loss... led his team to a 10-2 record... described by his coach as a big man who runs well, has great potential and is a quality person. 53 JACQUEZ GRAY, OL, 6-5, 280, Opelika, Ala., Opelika HS Helped lead his team to the 6A Region 3 championship in 2005 and won the Offensive Award from his coaches... named first-team All-Area as a senior and secondteam Honorable Mention All-Area as a junior... named All-American Scholar... four-year winner of the Academic Honors Award... selected as a Senior Superlative winner... member of the National Honor Society with a 4.15 GPA... was a Duke Scholar, junior class representative to SGA and a member of the Future Business Leaders of America. 50 THOMAS GRAY, OL, 6-4, 285, Vestavia Hills, Ala., Vestavia Hills HS Named to All-Metro team as a senior... named second-team All-State in also named to All-Over the Mountain team... selected as a permanent team captain... did not miss a game or practice in his high school career. 93 AUSTIN HAYES, DT, 6-3, 254, Cedar Bluff, Ala., Cedar Bluff HS Posted 78 tackles, 17 tackles for a loss and four sacks in holds the state record for the most tackles in a 1A championship game with on the offensive line, graded 96 percent with no penalties... recorded 100 tackles, 62 SAMFORD FOOTBALL

27 2007 SIGNEES 16 for a loss and seven sacks as a junior... named first-team All-State, team captain and was a finalist for the Class 1A Player of the Year award his last two seasons... named Defensive MVP for Class 1A Region 7 and for Cherokee County... named All-County, All-Area and All-State... was a top performer in the Alabama Junior All-Star Game... participated in the U.S. Army All- American combine for juniors in San Antonio... helped Cedar Bluff post the most wins in school history and advance to the state finals in named to High School Gameday.com s Super named to KFC s Pigskin All-Star Round-Up Team... also competed in track and basketball. 36 OMAR JOHNSON, CB, 5-10, 180, Mobile, Ala., St. Paul s Episcopal School Tallied 108 tackles, 10 interceptions, one fumble recovery, one sack and two forced fumbles... awarded Chrichton Optimist Club Player of the Week... named as a member of the Black Watch and Super Champion Club... won the Weinacker Award for Excellence... recorded 41 tackles, four interceptions, nine pass breakups and two forced fumbles as a junior. 57 KEITH JONES, OL, 6-6, 270, Hueytown, Ala., Hueytown HS Named Honorable Mention All-State as a senior... also named to the All-Metro team... graded out at 80 percent for the season... won his team s Pancake Block Award in was a twoyear starter on the basketball team and participated in track. 96 MARCO JONES, DE, 6-4, 220, Luverne, Ala., Luverne HS Was a standout defensive end at Luverne High School... was a FOOTBALL four-year starter for the Tigers. 83 BILL KOTTAS, WR, 6-0, 185, Nashville, Tenn., Brentwood Academy A three-time All-State selection... caught 115 passes for 1,950 yards and 22 touchdowns in his high school career... named Brentwood Academy Male Athlete of the Year... named team captain as a senior... led his team to the state championship as a senior... was invited to play in the Tennessee vs. Kentucky All-Star Football Classic... also participated in basketball and track... was a three-time state champion in track and a two-time All-Region selection in basketball. 75 DEVYN KEITH, DL, 6-2, 250, Huntsville, Ala., Sparkman HS Named All-Metro and All-Region... recorded 70 tackles, 10 sacks, one interception, two fumble recoveries, 13 tackles for a loss, 16 quarterback hurries, three forced fumbles and three pass deflections... led his team to a 10-2 record... described by his coach as an outstanding person and student, a great football player and explosive pass rusher. 35 JORDAN LEWIS, DB, 5-9, 175, BIRMINGHAM, ALA., FAIRFIELD HS Played both offense at defense at Fairfield High School... named Honorable Mention All-State for 5A... also named Super All-Metro... ranked fourth in the Metro area in tackles with more than 150 on the season... was a four-year starter in the defensive secondary and served as a running back as well. 21 RYAN McDANIEL, WR, 6-3, 198, Buford, Ga., North Gwinnett HS Had 69 receptions for 982 yards and 13 touchdowns as a senior... averaged 13.3 yards per catch... had more than 580 return yards and one touchdown... led the state in receiving yards and touchdowns... holds the record for receptions in a single season in Gwinnett County... named runner up for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Offensive Player of the Year award. 69 WES NICHOLS, OL, 6-2, 280, Birmingham, Ala., Briarwood Christian Selected to the All- County and All-Over the Mountain teams... selected by his coaches as the Most Valuable Lineman in was a two-year starter on the offensive line. 38 MARK PREVOST, K, 5-11, 165, JASPER, ALA., WALKER COUNTY HS Named All-State as a punter in made seven of seven field goals, including a long kick of 40 yards, as a senior... placed 90 percent of kickoffs in the end zone... averaged 40 yards per punt, with a long of 57 yards, as a senior... in two seasons, made 47 of 47 extra point attempts. 84 JACOBI RODRIGUEZ, WR, 6-0, 175, Warner Robins, Ga., Northside HS Was a standout wide receiver at Northside High School in Warner Robins, Ga.... was a four-year starter at Northside. SAMFORD RECORDS HISTORY REVIEW OPPONENTS PLAYERS COACHES OUTLOOK QUICK FACTS 63

28 2007 SIGNEES QUICK FACTS OUTLOOK COACHES PLAYERS OPPONENTS REVIEW HISTORY RECORDS SAMFORD 47 BRYCE SMITH, LB, 6-2, 215, Lawrenceville, Ga., Central Gwinnett HS Posted 136 tackles, 6.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries as a senior... named to the Atlanta Journal- Constitution s and Gwinnett Daily Post s first team... named Gwinnett Touchdown Club Player of the Month for October... was a two-time team captain, and was named team MVP as a senior. SAMFORD IN THE NFL Last season, former Samford standout Cortland Finnegan made an impact as a rookie with the Tennessee Titans with 70 total tackles, two sacks and two fumble recoveries, including one returned for a touchdown. In the spring of 2006, Finnegan became the first Samford player taken in the NFL Draft since 1969 when the Titans drafted him in the seventh round. In 2005, wide receiver Efrem Hill was signed as a free agent by the Carolina Panthers. He spent most of his first season on the practice squad but was signed to active roster on Dec. 20. Efrem Hill Cortland Finnegan 64 SAMFORD FOOTBALL