BULLDOG FOOTBALL
BULLDOG FOOTBALL
South Carolina State University
2009 GAME NOTES
# 16 South Carolina St. (1-0) vs Bethune-Cookman ABOUT THE GAME Event: SC State @ Bethune-Cookman Date: Sept 12, 2009 Location: Municipal Stadium Stadium Natural Grass Capacity: 10,000 Daytona Beach, FL Kickoff: 4 p.m. Television: N/A Radio: WQKI (102.9 FM) WELLE 1380 AM Website: www.scsuathletics.com SOUTH CAROLINA STATE SPORTS INFORMATION Sports Info. Dir: William P. (Bill) Hamilton Office Phone: (803) 536-7060 Email: [email protected] Office Fax: (803) 536-8622 Asst. Sports Info. Dir: Kendrick D. Lewis Office Phone: (803) 536-8227 Email: [email protected] Asst. Sports Info. Dir.: Romanda Noble Office Phone: (803) 516-4628 Email: [email protected] Press Box Phone: (803) 533-8623 Ticket Manager: Carla Mitchell Ticket Office: (803) 536-857
MEDIA INFORMATION
PRESS CONFERENCE: South Carolina State hosts a weekly press conference on Monday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at the Conference Room of Rowe Hall, the Athletic Complex. Head Coach Oliver ‘Buddy’ Pough is available for interviews and weekly game notes and updated statistics for the upcoming game will be available. Also, the MEAC conducts a weekly teleconference each Tuesday, beginning at 10 a.m. Catch Coach Pough 10:43 a.m. 10:53 a.m. POST-GAME INTERVIEWS: Following the NCAA-mandated 10-minute "cooling off" period, Coach Pough and selected SCSU players will be available for interviews. Interview requests are to come through the Sports Information staff. Interviews by the visiting coach will be coordinated by the visiting SID.
THE GAME
South Carolina State (1-0) will have little time to savor its hardfought 34-31 victory over then number one-ranked (Sheridan Broadcasting Network) Grambling Sunday (Sept. 6) as Coach Buddy Pough’s team has only six days to prepare for its Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference opener against BethuneCookman (0-1) on Saturday (Sept. 12) at Daytona Beach’s Municipal Stadium. Kickoff for the MEAC showdown is 4 p.m. The Wildcats are coming off a 20-6 upset loss to Shaw. Saturday’s match up against Coach Alvin Wyatt’s team, which will also be playing in its MEAC opener, will mark back-to-back trips for the Bulldogs to the Sunshine State. Last Sunday’s SC State win over Grambling came at the Florida Citrus Bowl in Orlando in the 5th MEAC/SWAC Challenge. SC State, the defending MidEastern Athletic champion, lived up to its lofty preseason rankings with its victory over Grambling. Pough’s team was ranked 16th in both major Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) polls and was number two in the SBN poll behind Grambling, last year’s Black College national champion. Pough and his team will take the victory, but Saturday’s contest is more important as SC State would like to get off to a winning start in the MEAC, which the Bulldogs have been predicted to win for a third straight season. SC State will be trying for its third straight win over the Wildcats, who were fourth in the MEAC preseason poll, behind the Bulldogs,
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Game# 2 South Carolina State Bulldogs vs.
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats
MATCHUP AT A GLANCE
2009 OVERALL RECORD SC State 1-0 Bethune-Cookman 0-1
CONFERENCE RECORD SC State 0-0 Bethune-Cookman 0-0 2009 NATIONAL RANKING (FCS)
SC State #16
Bethune-Cookman N/A
2009 MEAC/SWAC Challenge MVP Fr., QB Derrick Wiley
2009 Walter Payton Acheivement Award Winner R-Jr., DL Zach Middleton
S.C. State
2009 Record 1-0 2009 Conference 0-1 Total Points Scored 34 First Downs 16 Rushing Yardage 179 Passing Yardage 141 Total Offense 320 Kick Returns (#-Yards) 5-129 Punt Returns (#-Yards) 2-28 Interception Returns 1-10 Fumbles-Lost 1-1 Penalitles-Yards 4-41 Punts-Yards 4-37.5 Time of Possession 30:54 3rd Down Conversion 7 of 16 4th Down Conversion 1 of 4
Quarterback 6-3*235*Junior Gaffney, SC (Gaffney H.S.)
Running Back 5-11*221* Senior Travelers Rest, SC (Travelers Rest H.S.)
Defensive Back (Safety) 6-1*200* Senior Lamar, SC (Lamar H.S.)
Offensive Lineman 6-6*315* Junior Monore, GA (Monore H.S.)
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BULLDOGS TO WATCH Began his second season as the Bulldog starting signal caller last week and is expected to be the starter on Saturday against the Wildcats after missing most of the second half in last Sunday’s 34-31 win over Grambling with dehydration…Got off to
Is the focal point of the SC State offensive attack…Was limited to 72 yards on 13 carries last week in the Bulldogs’ 34-31 win over Grambling last week…That total moved him into second place on the all-time rushing list at SC State behind Michael Hicks…Gave the SC State coaches and fans a scare when he had to leave the game early in the
a quick start in the contest, completing 13 of 20 attempts for 101 yards and two scores before having to leave early in the third…Is coming off a strong 2008 campaign in which he led the Bulldogs to the MEAC title and a berth in the play-
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third period after tackling Tiger All-SWAC defensive lineman Christian Anthony after the latter grabbed a fumble and was off the races…Left the game but returned and should be okay for the MEAC showdown against the Wildcats…Is coming off a memorable season in which he reaped a host of conference and national honors…Entered the 2009 cam-
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Is among the top defensive backs in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and has been throughout his SC State career…Was a stalwart last week for the Bulldog defense with 7.5 tackles, seven of them unassisted…Is one of the vocal leaders on the SC State 2009 squad and a catalyst for the de-
offs…Set SC State records for completions (172) and yards (1,988)…Demonstrates great maturity and is a vital player for the Bulldog offense
paign needing just 1,009 yards to move into the top spot on the MEAC all-time rushing list…Is the reigning MEAC Offensive Player of the Year and the preseason pick to win the honor a second straight year…Is also on the prestigious Payton Watch List, from which the top offensive player in the FCS will be selected.
fense…Has been one of the most durable players on the team during his career in which he has started 30 of the 31 games he has played in…Was an All-MEAC performer last year and a strong candidate to reap that accolade again, along with other postseason honors.
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Is the anchor of the Bulldog offensive line…The All-MEAC tackle faced one of the top defensive lineman in the FCS last week in Grambling AllAmerica candidate Christian Anthony and held his own…Has been one of the top performers at offensive tackle in the MEAC and the Football Championship Subdivision…Only a junior, but possesses
BULLDOGS
Johnny Culbreath
The MEAC will host a weekly football teleconference call each Tuesday begining Aug. 26 at 10 a.m. The call will feature all MEAC head coaches for a 10-minute session. Media outlets may access the teleconference via. telephone by calling 1888-278-8446 or 913-312-0979. Dial confirmation code 2946875. See schedule below: Teleconference schedule 10 a.m. MEAC Notes 10:03 a.m. Donald Hill-Ely ( Morgan State 10:13 a.m. Alonzo Lee( N.C. A&T 10:23 a.m. Carey Bailey ( Howard) 10:33 a.m. Al Lavan (Delaware State) 10:43 a.m. Buddy Pough ( S.C. State) 10:53 a.m. Don Rose ( Hampton) 11:03 a.m. Pete Adrian ( Norfolk St.) 11:13 a.m. Alvin Wyatt (Bethune-Cookman 11:23 a.m. Joe Taylor (FAMU) 11:33 a.m. Kermitt Blount ( Winston-Salem St.) For more information about the MEAC log on to www.meacsports.com
BULLDOGS
Markee Hamlin
0-1 0-0 6 12 214 68 282 4-96 1-15 1-7-0 0-0 15-136 1-15 32:26 4 of 12 1 of 3
BULLDOGS
William “ Will” Ford
BCC
BULLDOGS
Malcolm Long
MEAC Weekly Football Teleconference
outstanding ability and is expected to establish himself as one of the top offensive lineman in SC State football history before his career is over…Expected to repeat as an All-MEAC performer and is drawing the interest of a number of professional football teams.
Date 9/6
2009 Bulldog Football Schedule
Opponent Location Time/Result vs. Grambling Orlando, Fla. W 34-31 (MEAC/SWAC Challenge) 9/12 at Bethune-Cookman Daytona Beach, Fla. 4 p.m. 9/19 OPEN 9/26 WINSTON-SALEM ST. Orangeburg, SC 6 p.m. (Faculty & Staff/Senior Citizen Appreciation Day) 10/3 at South Carolina Columbia, SC TBA 10/10 at Norfolk State Norfolk, VA 1 p.m. 10/17 FLORIDA A&M Orangeburg, SC 2 pm. (Youth/ROTC Day) 10/24 at Hampton Hampton, VA 2 p.m. 10/31 DELAWARE ST. Orangeburg, SC 1:30 p.m. (Homecoming) 11/7 at Howard Washington, DC 1 p.m. 11/14 MORGAN STATE Orangeburg, SC 1:30 p.m. (High School Band Day) 11/21 North Carolina A&T Orangeburg, SC 1:30 p.m. ( Community/Senior Day)
School Name: Location: Enrollment: Founded: Nickname: Colors: Stadium: Capacity: Surface: Conference: Head Coach: 2009 Overall Record: 2009 Conference: Basic Offense: Basic Defense --THE GAME, PG 1
QUICK FACTS
SC State Orangeburg,SC 4, 700 1896 Bulldogs Garnet & Blue Oliver C. Dawson 22,000 Field Turf Mid-Eastern Athletic Oliver “Buddy” Pough 1-0 0-0 Multiple/Pro Multiple 4
Florida A&M and Hampton. Pough’s team won 28-19 in the Low Country Classic at Charleston last season and was victorious 24-13 in its last trip to Daytona Beach in 2007. The Wildcats’ last victory in the rivalry came in 2006, 45-21, at Charleston. The Bulldogs have won four of the last five meetings, however, prior to the SC State streak, the Wildcats had won four in a row. Overall, the Bulldogs hold a 27-7 edge in the rivalry. Coach Pough and his staff expect a stiff contest against the Wildcats, who will be anxious to put last Saturday’s 20-6 upset loss to Shaw behind them. Wyatt’s team lost six fumbles and suffered one interception in the
Bethune-Cookman Daytona Beach, FL 3,100 1904 Wildcats Maroon & Gold Municipal N/A Natrual Grass Mid-Eastern Athletic Alvin Wyatt 0-1 0-0 N/A N/A
setback. In its win over Grambling, SC State had just one turnover, a fumble, however, it led to a Grambling touchdown. The Bulldogs, meanwhile recovered three Tiger fumbles, blocked a punt and got a key interception in the final two minutes to preserve the win. Pough’s team had to overcome the loss of junior starting quarterback Malcolm Long, who left the game early in the third quarter after becoming dehydrated. Reserve signal caller Derrick Wiley, a redshirt freshman, stepped in and directed two scoring drives to hold off the Tigers.
2009 FCS Preseason Top 25 College Football Poll As of Sept 7, 2009 Team Record
1. Richmond Spiders 2. Appalachian St.Mountaineers 3. Villanova Wildcats 4. Northern Iowa Panthers 5. Montana Grizzlies 6. James Madison Dukes 7. William & Mary Tribe 8. Southern Illinois Salukis 9. Hampshire Wildcats 10. Elon Phoenix 11. Weber State Wildcats 12. Cal Poly Mustangs 13. Central Arkansas Bears 14. Wofford Terriers 15. SC State Bulldogs 16. McNeese State Cowboys 17. Massachusetts Minutemen 18. Eastern Washington Eagles 19. Texas State Bobcats 20. Maine Black Bears 21. South Dakota State Jackrabbits 22. Eastern Kentucky Colonels 23. Jacksonville State Gamecocks 24. Harvard Crimson 25. Holy Cross Crusaders
(1-0) (0-1) (1-0) (0-1) (1-0) (0-0) (1-0) (0-1) (1-0) (1-0) (0-1) (0-0) (0-1) (0-1) (1-0) (1-0) (0-1) (1-0) (1-0) (1-0) (0-0) (0-1) (0-1) (0-0) (1-0)
Polls to be updated
Sheridan Broadcoasting Network Black College Football Poll Team(First-Place votes) Record 1. SC StateBulldogs (23) 1-0 2. Florida A&M Rattlers (7) 1-0 3. Grambling State* Tigers 0-1 4. Prairie View A&M Panthers 1-0 5. Shaw Bears 2-0 6. Alabama A&M Bulldogs 1-0 7. Hampton Pirates 1-0 8. Jackson State Tigers 0-1 9. Southern Jaguars 0-1 10. Albany State Golden Rams 2-0 Others receiving votes(in orders of points): Alabama A&M 18, Hampton 16, Norfolk State 13, Albany State 11, Fayetteville State 7. As of August 26, 2009
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THE COACHING MATCHUP Oliver “Buddy” Pough begins his eight 2008 HONORS season at the helm of the South Carolina State ME AC Co ach o f t he Yea r football team. Since taking over the reigns at his Wash ing ton Pi g sk in alma mater in 2002, MEA C C oach of th e Year Pough has turned the 100% Wr ong Club Bulldogs into perennial M EAC Co ach o f t he Year contenders for the Mid-Eastern Athletic T he St ate Newspa per Conference crown and a national power in Co ach of th e Year the Football Championship Subdivision (for O r a ng ebu rg Touch down merly Div. I-AA). The SC State alumnus has C o ach of th e Year compiled a seven-year 57-24 overall record Fi nalist f or Eddie Ro binson Aw ard and a 43-12 mark in the MEAC, with a league title in 2008 and a co-championship in 2004. In 2008, SC State was 10-3 overall and Bulldog coach finished a perfect 8-0 in the MEAC to claim the Willie Jeffries, who retired after 19 years at the crown, the school’s first outright title since 1994, helm. He posted a 7-5 overall record and a 4-4 and a trip to the FCS playoffs mark in the MEAC in his inaugural season in After guiding the Bulldogs to their 2002 and has had a winning campaign in each second MEAC title in the decade and the of his seventh seasons. In 2003, he guided the school’s first playoff appearance in 26 years, Bulldogs to an 8-4 overall record and a 6-2 Pough received many postseason honors, mark in MEAC play, losing only to Hampton among them MEAC Coach of the Year, Wash- and Bethune- Cookman. ington Pigskin and 100 Percent Wrong Club Along with the 2008 season, the 2004 camMEAC Coach of the Year accolades, and Pal- paign can be considered another one of the metto State Coach of the Year as selected The team’s best under Pough, as the Bulldogs proState newspaper, and the Orangeburg Touch- duced the first-of-two consecutive 9-2 camdown Club. Pough was also a finalist for the paigns. SC State was 6-2 in MEAC play that Eddie Robinson Award, which is given to the season, tying the Hampton Pirates for the 2004 top coach in the Football Championship Sub- championship. In 2005, Pough’s team duplidivision (FCS). Pough became the 14th head cated the 9-2 record of the previous year and football coach at South Carolina State in the fall improved to 7-1 in the MEAC, with the lone of 2002, taking over the reins from legendary league loss coming at the hands of eventual
champion and nationally-ranked Hampton. Prior to taking the reins at South Carolina State, Pough spent five seasons as an assistant at the University of South Carolina (USC), the last three as a running backs coach under Lou Holtz. During his stint at USC, he helped build the Gamecocks into one of the top offensive teams in the SEC. USC made back-to-back appearances in the Outback Bowl in 2000 and 2001. Before going to USC, Pough was on of the top high school coaches in the Palmetto State, leading Fairfield-Central to a perfect 150 record in 1996 and claiming the Class AAA state title. He earned South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) Coach-of-the-Year honors for his efforts, the first of such three honors. Pough also had coaching stints at Keenan High in Columbia, where he built the Raiders into one of the top Class AAA teams in the state. An Orangeburg native and former offensive lineman for SC State, Pough helped the Bulldogs amass a 16-6-1 record during the 1974 and 1975 seasons, a span in which SC State suffered just two MEAC losses and captured a pair of league titles. After graduating in 1975, he joined the staff at nearby Orangeburg-Wilkinson High (197679), before returning to his alma mater as an assistant coach in 1979. The Bulldogs made consecutive trips to the Div. 1-AA playoffs (1981 & 1982) during his tenure as an assistant. Pough and his wife, Josie, are the parents of two sons—Oliver, IV (Bud), a former wide receiver at The Citadel, and Lee Judson, a student at SC State.
ALVIN WYYATT The 2009 season will be Wyatt's 13th as head coach of the Wildcats. He was named the school's ninth head football coach on November 27, 1996 following the retirement of legendary head coach and now Senior Associate Director of Athletics, Jack "Cy" McClairen. He became the sixth B-CU alumnus to take over the Wildcats football program - and he has risen to become among the top winners in the FCS coaches ranks with a top 20 standing in winning percentage (.653) 85-48 overall. He came back "home" so to speak, in 1975 as an assistant coach and later the defensive coordinator for the Wildcats under former teammate and Hall of Fame football star Larry Little. As a defensive coordinator, Wyatt helped the `Cats in winning the 1984 MEAC title, as well as a runner-up finish in 1985. The `Cats went on to earn the title again in 1988 with a three-way tie at the top with Delaware State and Florida A&M. Wyatt first made his mark on the gridiron as a standout for the Wildcats from 1966-69 by earning himself All-America honors and All-SIAC (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) accolades during his more than illustrious career. A standout defensive back nicknamed "SHINE" by his teammates and coaching staff, Wyatt set numerous school and conference records, including 34 career interceptions and a 100-yard kickoff return--one of only three players to do so at Bethune-Cookman. His current mark of five interceptions in a game still stands as a Bethune-Cookman record, as well as listing Wyatt as first all-time in career interceptions and second for picks in a single season (13 in 1969). He also returned kicks at Bethune-Cookman for an average of 25.9 yards per punt return.
SOUTH CAROLINA STATE BULLDOG DEPTH CHART * WR W R ( X) LT LG C RG RT TE QB RB W R ( Z)
OFFENSE # 18 R ich ard Chr ist ie ( 5 - 11, 175 R- J r.) #1 Lennell Elmore ( 6-0 , 185 R-Fr.) # 3 Oliv er ( Tre’) Yo ung ( 6- 1, 190 Sr.) #12 Thomas Williams (6-0, 200 R-Fr.) # 50 Joh nny Cu lbreat h ( 6 -6 , 310 R- Jr.) # 79 Sterling Blunt (6-5, 250 R- Junior) # 7 3 Ja k e Jo h n s o n ( 6 - 4 , 3 3 0 R - S o ) # 71 Erskine Johnson (6-2, 275 Fr.) # 62 Casey Fo rt une ( 6- 2, 300 R - J r.) # 58 Sam Timothy (6-0, 280 Jr.) # 65 Ju ava hr Na th an ( 6 - 2, 295 R -S o.) # 76 Sam Hammond (6-5, 300 R-Fr.) # 54 Josh Har ri son ( 6- 4, 310 , R - J r.) # 72 Jonathan Saxon (6-4, 260 R-So.) # 16 DeWai n Clark ( 6- 3, 2 00, So.) # 86 Trent Barnes (6-3, 250, Fr.) #7 Malco lm Long (6 - 3, 235 J r.) #19 Derrick Wiley (6-1, 185 Fr.) # 28 Wi ll Fo rd ( 5- 11 , 185 S r.) # 32 Travil Jamison (6-0, 200 Sr.) #80 Mat t Wash ingt on ( 6- 2 , 185 Gr.) #10 Terrance Smith (6-2, 190 R-Sr.)
* W h e n a t h r e e r e c e i v e r s e t i s us e DEFENSE LE DT NG RE M LB W LB LC Ban d it SS FS RC
Ki cke r LS Pu n t e r Ho lder PR KR
Sports Ne twork 's F CS C olle ge Football Poll Team ( First- p la ce vo tes)
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Points Previo us R ank
Poll – We ek 1 (Sept ember 7, 2009) 1. Richmond (24) 2. Appalachian State (3) 3. Villanova 4. Montana 5. Northern Iowa 6. James Madison 7. William & Mary (1) 8. Southern Illinois 9. New Hampshire 10. Weber State 11. Elon 12. Central Arkansas 13. Cal Poly 14. Wofford 1 5 . S o u t h Ca r o l i n a S t a t e 16. McNeese State 17. Eastern Washington 18. Massachusetts 19. Texas State 20. Maine 21. Jacksonville State 22. Harvard 23. Eastern Kentucky 24. Liberty 25. South Dakota State
1-0 0-1 1-0 1-0 0-1 0-0 1-0 0-1 1-0 0-1 1-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 1- 0 1-0 1-0 0-1 1-0 1-0 01 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-0
696 636 619 602 595 555 506 493 481 447 413 356 355 313 270 253 235 234 189 164 100 71 65 57 52
2 1 5 3 4 6 14 7 8 9 11 12 13 10 16 15 17 18 21 T19 T19 22 NR NR 23
#45 Mark us Ja mes ( 6- 2, 225 S r.) # 49 Antwanne Kerr (6-2, 230 R-Fr.) #97 Ro nell Fergu so n ( 6- 3, 27 5 So.) # 41 Leon Smith (6-1, 295 Fr.) # 98 Ot is Key ( 6- 2, 300, S r.) # 99 JD Fullwood (6-3, 260, R-Fr.) # 92 Jay son Ay ers ( 6 -3 , 250, R - J r.) # 53 Pat Washington (5-10, 250 So.) Ot hers receiving vot es (p oints i n parentheses): Holy Cross (48), # 56 Ju liu s W ilker son ( 6- 4, 22 5, J r.) Hofstra (46), Florida A&M (29), Georgia Southern (29), UT Martin # 40 Donovan Richard (6-1, 190 So.) (28), South Dakota (26), Northern Arizona (20), Western Illinois #4 D avi d E rby ( 6- 0, 21 5, R - J r.) (20), Delaware (16) Grambling State (16), Furman (13), Colgate # 93 LaTaris Douglas (5-11, 200, So.) (12), Montana State (12), Prairie View A&M (11), Jacksonville (5), # 9 Ph i llip Ad am s ( 6- 1, 19 0, Sr.) North Dakota State (4), Eastern Illinois (3), Alabama A&M (2), San #2 Tillman Millhouse (5-10, 170 Gr.) Diego (2), Stephen F. Austin (1). #8 D ev onne Qu at tlebau m ( 6- 0, 20 0 Jr.) # 22 Razzie Smith (5-10-195,Gr.) # 11 Mark ee Ham lin ( 6- 1, 200 Sr.) # 6 Marquais Hamlin (6-0, 180 R-So.) # 30 R af ael Bu sh ( 5 - 11, 195 , Sr.) # 20 Sammie McDuffie (6-0, 185, So.) # 39 Sem aj Mo od y ( 5 -1 0, 180 , J r.) # 13 Yari King (5-9, 195, So.) SPECIAL TEAMS # 35 B la ke Eri ck so n (5- 10, 165, So.) , # 42 Leigh Manley (6-0, 215, Jr.) # 44- A Na th an Smit h( 5-11, 200 , Fr.) # 51 David Davis (6-2, 180, Fr.) # 42 Lei gh Manley ( 6-0, 21 5, Jr.) # 35 Blake Erickson (5-10, 165, So.) # 80 Matt Wa s hingto n (6- 2, 185 Gr.) # 44-A Nathan Smith (5-11, 200, Fr.) # 9 P hi lli p Ada ms ( 6-1, 190, S r.) # 3 Oliver (Tre’) Young (6-1, 190 Sr.) # 28 Will Fo rd ( 5- 11, 185 Sr.) # 3 Oliver (Tre’) Young (6-1, 190 Sr.)
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Name
2009 BULLDOG FOOTBALL ROSTER
Lennel Elmore Tillman Millhouse Oliver “Tre’ “Young David Erby Marshall McFadden Marquais Hamlin Malcolm Long Dominique Ellis Devonne Quattlebaum Phillip Adams Terrance Smith Markee Hamlin Thomas Williams Yari King Pat Burris Cedric Proctor DeWain Clark Richard Que Richard Christie Derrick Wiley Sammie McDuffie Erin Norwood Razzie Smith Dustin Williams Desmond Benjamin Rock King Marquel Goodman Chris Massey Jeremy Stukes Devin Wherry Courtney Ingram William Ford LaTaris Douglas Rafael Bush RETIRED Travil Jamison Chris Merrill Blake Erickson CJ Missick Mason Harris Kenneth Smalls Semaj Moody Antonio Gadsen Donovan Malloy Donovan Richard Jonathan Chatman Leigh Manley Joe Council Nathan Smith Leon Smith Markus James
Pos. WR DB WR LB DB DB QB DB DB DB WR DB WR DB DB WR TE QB WR QB DB DB DB DB DB RB DB RB DB RB LB RB DB DB
RB RB K LB DB FB DB DB DB LB LB P DT LS DT DE
Ex.
R-Fr. Gr.. Sr. R-Jr R-Sr. R-So. Jr. R-So. Jr. Sr. R-Sr. Sr. R-Fr. So Fr. Fr Fr. Fr. R-Jr. R-Fr. R-Jr. R-So. Gr. R-Jr. Sr. Fr. R-Fr. Jr. R-Jr. Fr Fr Sr. R-So Sr.
Sr. R-Fr. So. R-Fr. Fr. Sr. Jr. Fr, Fr R-So. R-So. Jr. R-Jr. Fr Fr Sr.
Ht.
Wt.
5-11 170 5-10 170 6-1 190 5-11 220 6-2 235 6-0 180 6-3 235 5-10 190 6-0 200 6-1 190 6-2 190 6-1 200 6-0 200 5-9 195 5-10 170 5’11 170 6-3 235 6’1 185 5-11 175 6-1 195 6-0 185 5-10 185 5-10 195 5-9 175 5-11 175 5-8 190 6-1 185 5-11 220 6-2 185 6-0 225 6-0 205 5-11 200 5-10 195 5-11 195 JOHN DEVLIN 6-0 210 5-9 189 5-10 165 5-10 195 5-10 170 5-10 240 5-9 180 5-9 185 5’11 180 6-1 215 6-0 220 6-0 215 6-3 285 5’11 200 6-1 295 6-2 235
Hometown
Allendale, SC Summerville, SC Charleston, SC Rock Hill, SC Lamar, SC Lamar, SC Gaffney, SC Wendell, NC Ridge Spring, SC Rock Hill, SC Aiken, SC Lamar, SC Taylors, SC Irmo, SC Rock Hill, SC Chesnee SC Statesville, NC Florence, SC Miami, FL Rockingham, NC New Ellenton Atlanta, GA Orlando, FL Mt. Pleasant, SC Timmonsville, SC St. Stephens,SC Columbia, SC Cheraw, SC Chesapeake, VA Rock Hill , SC Milledgeville, GA Travelers Rest, SC York, SC Williston, SC
Greenville, SC Simpsonville, SC Pensacola, FL Goose Creek, SC Virginia Beach, VA Charleston, SC Denmark, SC Darlington, SC Hartsville, SC Georgetown, SC Batesburg, SC Darlington, SC Walterboro, SC Jacksonville, FL James Island, SC Hampton, VA
HS/Previous School Allendale-Fairfax Summerville Burke Rock Hill Lamar Lamar Gaffney. East Wake Ridge Spring-Monetta Rock Hill Aiken Lamar Riverside Irmo Rock Hill Chesnee West Irdell Wilson Killian Richmond County Silver Bluff North Cobb Olympia Wando Lamar Timberland Dreher Cheraw Deep Creek South Pointe Baldwin Travelers Rest Clover Williston-Elko
Greenville Hillcrest J.M. Tate Stratford First Colonial James Island Denmark-Olar Darlington HS Hartsville Carvers Bay Batesburg-Leesville Mayo Colleton County/HS East Carolina Trinity Christian James Island Fork Union/Military Academy
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Name
2009 BULLDOG FOOTBALL ROSTER
Jerell Miller Zachary Middleton Rashard Hampton Antuanne Kerr Johnny Culbreath David Davis Patrick Washington Josh Harrison Tristan Bellamy Julius Wilkerson Wesley Coleman Sam Timothy Dustin Beasley Casey Fortune Juavahr Nathan RETIRED Josh Ivey Lawrence Davis Malcolm Brown Erskine Johnson Jonathan Saxon Jake Johnson Franklin Fulmore RETIRED Sam Hammond Sterling Blunt Matt Washington Randall Hawkins Caleb Davis Arnett James Dwight Brannon Albert Fyall Trent Barnes Lambert Givens Nathan Davis RETIRED Jayson Ayers RETIRED Dyrell Porcha Montrey Pride Ronell Ferguson Matt Key J D Fulwood
Pos. LB DE LB DE OL LS DE OL C LB DB C LS OL OL
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Fr R-Jr. Fr R-So. R-Jr. R-Fr. So. R-Jr. Fr Jr. R-So. Jr. Fr R-Sr. R-So.
Ht.
5’10 5-11 6’1 6-2 6-5 6-2 5-10 6-4 6’3 6-4 5-9 6-0 5’10 6-2 6-2
OL OL OL OL OL OL OL
R-So. R-Fr R-Jr. Fr. R-So. R-So. R-So.
6-2 6’3 6-3 6’2 6-4 6-4 6-4
OL OL WR WR WR DE WR WR TE TE WR
R-Fr. R-Jr. Gr. R-Fr. Fr R-Fr. R-Fr. R-So. FR Fr So.
6-5 6-3 6-2 6-0 6’0 6-3 6-2 5-8 6’3 6’3 6-2
DE
R-Jr.
6-3
DT DE DT DT DT
R-Fr Fr So. Sr. R-Fr
6’3 6’5 6-3 6-2 6’3
Wt.
Hometown
225 Rock Hill, SC 250 Orangeburg, SC 210 West Columbia 250 Augusta, GA 310 Monroe, GA 180 Columbia, SC 250 Charleston, SC 310 Lake City, SC 290 Johnson, SC 225 Gaffney, SC 200 Columbia, SC 280 Portland, OR 210 Blackville,SC 300 Mayesville, SC 295 Charleston, SC DAVID “ DEACON” JONES 270 Miami, FL 290 Florence, SC 250 Irmo, SC 275 Conway SC 260 Orangeburg, SC 330 Hartsville, SC 350 Kingstree, SC HARRY CARSON 300 Union, SC 250 Hemingway, SC 175 San Antonio, TX 195 Duncan, SC 180 Florence, SC 240 Florence, SC 200 Jonesville, SC 190 Goose Creek, SC 250 Dublin, GA 215 Avon, CT 175 Columbia, SC DONNIE SHELL 250 Clio, SC ROBERT PORCHER 290 Hemingway, SC 218 Tampa,Fla 275 Lincolnton, GA 300 Johnston, SC 260 Sumter,SC
Head Coach: Oliver ‘Buddy’ Pough Assistant Coaches: David Blanchard - Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Line Mike Adams - Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers Joe Blackwell – Offensive Line/Running Game Coordinator Demetrius Davis – Offensive Line/Film Coordinator Gerald Harrison – Defensive Line/Operations/Pro Liaison Howard Feggins – Wide Receivers/Passing Game Coordinator Danny Lewis – Running Backs/Recruiting Coordinator Kevin Magouirk (Ma-gwerk) - Quarterbacks Maurice Drayton – Defensive Backs/Special Teams
HS/Previous School Northwestern O-W/ Naval Academy Airport Butler/Prince Avenue Prep Monroe Richland Northeast Baptist Hill Lake City Strom Thurmond Gaffney Irmo Foothills CC Blackville-Hilda Lee Central Stratford Killian Wilson Dutch Fork Conway O-W Hartsville Kingstree Union Hemingway Warren Byrnes Wilson Pee Dee Academy Union County Stratford Dublin HS Avon Richland Northeast Marlboro County Carvers Bay Blake Lincoln County Strom Thurmond Sumter
2009 PAYTON WATCH LIST
* RUNNING BACK* 5-11*200*SR* TRAVELERS REST, SC
2006:752 YARDS 10 TD’S 2007: 1,433 YARDS 4 TD’S 2008: 1,499 YARDS 13 TD’S
WILL FORD 2008 ALL-AMERICAN
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2009 BULLDOG OUTLOOK The Bulldogs endured some heavy losses from last season’s MEAC Championship and FCS playoff team. Coach Pough and his staff will be without eighteen (18) seniors, 11 of them starters; however SC State welcomes back 45 lettermen from that outstanding squad, which was 10-3 overall and a perfect 8-0 in the MEAC. Among the returning lettermen are 13 regulars, six on offense Thus, with 13 starters back, among them All-America and AllConference running back Will Ford, and nine other All-MEAC players, the Bulldogs will have a great nucleus to work with as they seek to nab back-to-back conference titles for the first time since the 1982 and 1983 seasons.
touchdowns with sixteen (16). And, the return of three starters on the offensive line, including AllMEAC performer Johnny Culbreath (6-6, 300 Jr.) means the SC State offense -- which has been the most productive in the league over the last four seasons – is expected to be very solid once more.
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OLIVER “TRE’” YOUNG
Senior Oliver (Tre’) Young (6-1, 180 Sr.), who topped the team in receptions last year with 48, spearheads the 2009 receiving corps that will also include top reserves Matt Washington (6-2, 180 Sr.) and Richard Christie (5-11, 175 Jr.).
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WILLIAM FORD
Ford (5-11, 200 Sr.), who galloped for almost 1500 yards, and Long (63, 235 Jr.), who as a sophomore, set school records for passing yards and completions, will be joined in the Bulldog backfield by Travil Jamison (6-0, 200 Sr.), who led the team in
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Safety Markee Hamlin (6-0, 185 Sr.), a two-time All-MEAC selection, linebacker Marshall McFadden (6-2, 230 Sr.), a second-team all-conference pick last year, safety (Rafael Bush (5-11, 180 Sr.) and cornerback Phillip Adams (6-1, 190 Sr.) spearhead a defense that will also include returning starter Markus James (6-2, 230 Sr.) and standout reserves Matt Key (6-2, 280 Sr.) and Jayson Ayers (6-3, 250 Jr.) on the defensive line, ensuring that the Bulldogs will be strong on defense once more.
MARSHALL MCFADDEN
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PHILLIP ADAMS
The placce kicking chores should be in good hands also with the return of place kicker Blake Erickson, however, Pough and his staff will have to replace punter Aaron Haire, who opted to go to medical school despite having a year of eligibility left. Redshirt Leigh Manley will be the likely replacement, with Erickson as the backup.
South Carolina State University
2009 GAME NOTES
# 16 South Carolina St. (1-0) vs Bethune-Cookman ABOUT THE GAME Event: SC State @ Bethune-Cookman Date: Sept 12, 2009 Location: Municipal Stadium Stadium Natural Grass Capacity: 10,000 Daytona Beach, FL Kickoff: 4 p.m. Television: N/A Radio: WQKI (102.9 FM) WELLE 1380 AM Website: www.scsuathletics.com SOUTH CAROLINA STATE SPORTS INFORMATION Sports Info. Dir: William P. (Bill) Hamilton Office Phone: (803) 536-7060 Email: [email protected] Office Fax: (803) 536-8622 Asst. Sports Info. Dir: Kendrick D. Lewis Office Phone: (803) 536-8227 Email: [email protected] Asst. Sports Info. Dir.: Romanda Noble Office Phone: (803) 516-4628 Email: [email protected] Press Box Phone: (803) 533-8623 Ticket Manager: Carla Mitchell Ticket Office: (803) 536-857
MEDIA INFORMATION
PRESS CONFERENCE: South Carolina State hosts a weekly press conference on Monday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at the Conference Room of Rowe Hall, the Athletic Complex. Head Coach Oliver ‘Buddy’ Pough is available for interviews and weekly game notes and updated statistics for the upcoming game will be available. Also, the MEAC conducts a weekly teleconference each Tuesday, beginning at 10 a.m. Catch Coach Pough 10:43 a.m. 10:53 a.m. POST-GAME INTERVIEWS: Following the NCAA-mandated 10-minute "cooling off" period, Coach Pough and selected SCSU players will be available for interviews. Interview requests are to come through the Sports Information staff. Interviews by the visiting coach will be coordinated by the visiting SID.
THE GAME
South Carolina State (1-0) will have little time to savor its hardfought 34-31 victory over then number one-ranked (Sheridan Broadcasting Network) Grambling Sunday (Sept. 6) as Coach Buddy Pough’s team has only six days to prepare for its Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference opener against BethuneCookman (0-1) on Saturday (Sept. 12) at Daytona Beach’s Municipal Stadium. Kickoff for the MEAC showdown is 4 p.m. The Wildcats are coming off a 20-6 upset loss to Shaw. Saturday’s match up against Coach Alvin Wyatt’s team, which will also be playing in its MEAC opener, will mark back-to-back trips for the Bulldogs to the Sunshine State. Last Sunday’s SC State win over Grambling came at the Florida Citrus Bowl in Orlando in the 5th MEAC/SWAC Challenge. SC State, the defending MidEastern Athletic champion, lived up to its lofty preseason rankings with its victory over Grambling. Pough’s team was ranked 16th in both major Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) polls and was number two in the SBN poll behind Grambling, last year’s Black College national champion. Pough and his team will take the victory, but Saturday’s contest is more important as SC State would like to get off to a winning start in the MEAC, which the Bulldogs have been predicted to win for a third straight season. SC State will be trying for its third straight win over the Wildcats, who were fourth in the MEAC preseason poll, behind the Bulldogs,
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Game# 2 South Carolina State Bulldogs vs.
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats
MATCHUP AT A GLANCE
2009 OVERALL RECORD SC State 1-0 Bethune-Cookman 0-1
CONFERENCE RECORD SC State 0-0 Bethune-Cookman 0-0 2009 NATIONAL RANKING (FCS)
SC State #16
Bethune-Cookman N/A
2009 MEAC/SWAC Challenge MVP Fr., QB Derrick Wiley
2009 Walter Payton Acheivement Award Winner R-Jr., DL Zach Middleton
S.C. State
2009 Record 1-0 2009 Conference 0-1 Total Points Scored 34 First Downs 16 Rushing Yardage 179 Passing Yardage 141 Total Offense 320 Kick Returns (#-Yards) 5-129 Punt Returns (#-Yards) 2-28 Interception Returns 1-10 Fumbles-Lost 1-1 Penalitles-Yards 4-41 Punts-Yards 4-37.5 Time of Possession 30:54 3rd Down Conversion 7 of 16 4th Down Conversion 1 of 4
Quarterback 6-3*235*Junior Gaffney, SC (Gaffney H.S.)
Running Back 5-11*221* Senior Travelers Rest, SC (Travelers Rest H.S.)
Defensive Back (Safety) 6-1*200* Senior Lamar, SC (Lamar H.S.)
Offensive Lineman 6-6*315* Junior Monore, GA (Monore H.S.)
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BULLDOGS TO WATCH Began his second season as the Bulldog starting signal caller last week and is expected to be the starter on Saturday against the Wildcats after missing most of the second half in last Sunday’s 34-31 win over Grambling with dehydration…Got off to
Is the focal point of the SC State offensive attack…Was limited to 72 yards on 13 carries last week in the Bulldogs’ 34-31 win over Grambling last week…That total moved him into second place on the all-time rushing list at SC State behind Michael Hicks…Gave the SC State coaches and fans a scare when he had to leave the game early in the
a quick start in the contest, completing 13 of 20 attempts for 101 yards and two scores before having to leave early in the third…Is coming off a strong 2008 campaign in which he led the Bulldogs to the MEAC title and a berth in the play-
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third period after tackling Tiger All-SWAC defensive lineman Christian Anthony after the latter grabbed a fumble and was off the races…Left the game but returned and should be okay for the MEAC showdown against the Wildcats…Is coming off a memorable season in which he reaped a host of conference and national honors…Entered the 2009 cam-
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Is among the top defensive backs in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and has been throughout his SC State career…Was a stalwart last week for the Bulldog defense with 7.5 tackles, seven of them unassisted…Is one of the vocal leaders on the SC State 2009 squad and a catalyst for the de-
offs…Set SC State records for completions (172) and yards (1,988)…Demonstrates great maturity and is a vital player for the Bulldog offense
paign needing just 1,009 yards to move into the top spot on the MEAC all-time rushing list…Is the reigning MEAC Offensive Player of the Year and the preseason pick to win the honor a second straight year…Is also on the prestigious Payton Watch List, from which the top offensive player in the FCS will be selected.
fense…Has been one of the most durable players on the team during his career in which he has started 30 of the 31 games he has played in…Was an All-MEAC performer last year and a strong candidate to reap that accolade again, along with other postseason honors.
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Is the anchor of the Bulldog offensive line…The All-MEAC tackle faced one of the top defensive lineman in the FCS last week in Grambling AllAmerica candidate Christian Anthony and held his own…Has been one of the top performers at offensive tackle in the MEAC and the Football Championship Subdivision…Only a junior, but possesses
BULLDOGS
Johnny Culbreath
The MEAC will host a weekly football teleconference call each Tuesday begining Aug. 26 at 10 a.m. The call will feature all MEAC head coaches for a 10-minute session. Media outlets may access the teleconference via. telephone by calling 1888-278-8446 or 913-312-0979. Dial confirmation code 2946875. See schedule below: Teleconference schedule 10 a.m. MEAC Notes 10:03 a.m. Donald Hill-Ely ( Morgan State 10:13 a.m. Alonzo Lee( N.C. A&T 10:23 a.m. Carey Bailey ( Howard) 10:33 a.m. Al Lavan (Delaware State) 10:43 a.m. Buddy Pough ( S.C. State) 10:53 a.m. Don Rose ( Hampton) 11:03 a.m. Pete Adrian ( Norfolk St.) 11:13 a.m. Alvin Wyatt (Bethune-Cookman 11:23 a.m. Joe Taylor (FAMU) 11:33 a.m. Kermitt Blount ( Winston-Salem St.) For more information about the MEAC log on to www.meacsports.com
BULLDOGS
Markee Hamlin
0-1 0-0 6 12 214 68 282 4-96 1-15 1-7-0 0-0 15-136 1-15 32:26 4 of 12 1 of 3
BULLDOGS
William “ Will” Ford
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BULLDOGS
Malcolm Long
MEAC Weekly Football Teleconference
outstanding ability and is expected to establish himself as one of the top offensive lineman in SC State football history before his career is over…Expected to repeat as an All-MEAC performer and is drawing the interest of a number of professional football teams.
Date 9/6
2009 Bulldog Football Schedule
Opponent Location Time/Result vs. Grambling Orlando, Fla. W 34-31 (MEAC/SWAC Challenge) 9/12 at Bethune-Cookman Daytona Beach, Fla. 4 p.m. 9/19 OPEN 9/26 WINSTON-SALEM ST. Orangeburg, SC 6 p.m. (Faculty & Staff/Senior Citizen Appreciation Day) 10/3 at South Carolina Columbia, SC TBA 10/10 at Norfolk State Norfolk, VA 1 p.m. 10/17 FLORIDA A&M Orangeburg, SC 2 pm. (Youth/ROTC Day) 10/24 at Hampton Hampton, VA 2 p.m. 10/31 DELAWARE ST. Orangeburg, SC 1:30 p.m. (Homecoming) 11/7 at Howard Washington, DC 1 p.m. 11/14 MORGAN STATE Orangeburg, SC 1:30 p.m. (High School Band Day) 11/21 North Carolina A&T Orangeburg, SC 1:30 p.m. ( Community/Senior Day)
School Name: Location: Enrollment: Founded: Nickname: Colors: Stadium: Capacity: Surface: Conference: Head Coach: 2009 Overall Record: 2009 Conference: Basic Offense: Basic Defense --THE GAME, PG 1
QUICK FACTS
SC State Orangeburg,SC 4, 700 1896 Bulldogs Garnet & Blue Oliver C. Dawson 22,000 Field Turf Mid-Eastern Athletic Oliver “Buddy” Pough 1-0 0-0 Multiple/Pro Multiple 4
Florida A&M and Hampton. Pough’s team won 28-19 in the Low Country Classic at Charleston last season and was victorious 24-13 in its last trip to Daytona Beach in 2007. The Wildcats’ last victory in the rivalry came in 2006, 45-21, at Charleston. The Bulldogs have won four of the last five meetings, however, prior to the SC State streak, the Wildcats had won four in a row. Overall, the Bulldogs hold a 27-7 edge in the rivalry. Coach Pough and his staff expect a stiff contest against the Wildcats, who will be anxious to put last Saturday’s 20-6 upset loss to Shaw behind them. Wyatt’s team lost six fumbles and suffered one interception in the
Bethune-Cookman Daytona Beach, FL 3,100 1904 Wildcats Maroon & Gold Municipal N/A Natrual Grass Mid-Eastern Athletic Alvin Wyatt 0-1 0-0 N/A N/A
setback. In its win over Grambling, SC State had just one turnover, a fumble, however, it led to a Grambling touchdown. The Bulldogs, meanwhile recovered three Tiger fumbles, blocked a punt and got a key interception in the final two minutes to preserve the win. Pough’s team had to overcome the loss of junior starting quarterback Malcolm Long, who left the game early in the third quarter after becoming dehydrated. Reserve signal caller Derrick Wiley, a redshirt freshman, stepped in and directed two scoring drives to hold off the Tigers.
2009 FCS Preseason Top 25 College Football Poll As of Sept 7, 2009 Team Record
1. Richmond Spiders 2. Appalachian St.Mountaineers 3. Villanova Wildcats 4. Northern Iowa Panthers 5. Montana Grizzlies 6. James Madison Dukes 7. William & Mary Tribe 8. Southern Illinois Salukis 9. Hampshire Wildcats 10. Elon Phoenix 11. Weber State Wildcats 12. Cal Poly Mustangs 13. Central Arkansas Bears 14. Wofford Terriers 15. SC State Bulldogs 16. McNeese State Cowboys 17. Massachusetts Minutemen 18. Eastern Washington Eagles 19. Texas State Bobcats 20. Maine Black Bears 21. South Dakota State Jackrabbits 22. Eastern Kentucky Colonels 23. Jacksonville State Gamecocks 24. Harvard Crimson 25. Holy Cross Crusaders
(1-0) (0-1) (1-0) (0-1) (1-0) (0-0) (1-0) (0-1) (1-0) (1-0) (0-1) (0-0) (0-1) (0-1) (1-0) (1-0) (0-1) (1-0) (1-0) (1-0) (0-0) (0-1) (0-1) (0-0) (1-0)
Polls to be updated
Sheridan Broadcoasting Network Black College Football Poll Team(First-Place votes) Record 1. SC StateBulldogs (23) 1-0 2. Florida A&M Rattlers (7) 1-0 3. Grambling State* Tigers 0-1 4. Prairie View A&M Panthers 1-0 5. Shaw Bears 2-0 6. Alabama A&M Bulldogs 1-0 7. Hampton Pirates 1-0 8. Jackson State Tigers 0-1 9. Southern Jaguars 0-1 10. Albany State Golden Rams 2-0 Others receiving votes(in orders of points): Alabama A&M 18, Hampton 16, Norfolk State 13, Albany State 11, Fayetteville State 7. As of August 26, 2009
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THE COACHING MATCHUP Oliver “Buddy” Pough begins his eight 2008 HONORS season at the helm of the South Carolina State ME AC Co ach o f t he Yea r football team. Since taking over the reigns at his Wash ing ton Pi g sk in alma mater in 2002, MEA C C oach of th e Year Pough has turned the 100% Wr ong Club Bulldogs into perennial M EAC Co ach o f t he Year contenders for the Mid-Eastern Athletic T he St ate Newspa per Conference crown and a national power in Co ach of th e Year the Football Championship Subdivision (for O r a ng ebu rg Touch down merly Div. I-AA). The SC State alumnus has C o ach of th e Year compiled a seven-year 57-24 overall record Fi nalist f or Eddie Ro binson Aw ard and a 43-12 mark in the MEAC, with a league title in 2008 and a co-championship in 2004. In 2008, SC State was 10-3 overall and Bulldog coach finished a perfect 8-0 in the MEAC to claim the Willie Jeffries, who retired after 19 years at the crown, the school’s first outright title since 1994, helm. He posted a 7-5 overall record and a 4-4 and a trip to the FCS playoffs mark in the MEAC in his inaugural season in After guiding the Bulldogs to their 2002 and has had a winning campaign in each second MEAC title in the decade and the of his seventh seasons. In 2003, he guided the school’s first playoff appearance in 26 years, Bulldogs to an 8-4 overall record and a 6-2 Pough received many postseason honors, mark in MEAC play, losing only to Hampton among them MEAC Coach of the Year, Wash- and Bethune- Cookman. ington Pigskin and 100 Percent Wrong Club Along with the 2008 season, the 2004 camMEAC Coach of the Year accolades, and Pal- paign can be considered another one of the metto State Coach of the Year as selected The team’s best under Pough, as the Bulldogs proState newspaper, and the Orangeburg Touch- duced the first-of-two consecutive 9-2 camdown Club. Pough was also a finalist for the paigns. SC State was 6-2 in MEAC play that Eddie Robinson Award, which is given to the season, tying the Hampton Pirates for the 2004 top coach in the Football Championship Sub- championship. In 2005, Pough’s team duplidivision (FCS). Pough became the 14th head cated the 9-2 record of the previous year and football coach at South Carolina State in the fall improved to 7-1 in the MEAC, with the lone of 2002, taking over the reins from legendary league loss coming at the hands of eventual
champion and nationally-ranked Hampton. Prior to taking the reins at South Carolina State, Pough spent five seasons as an assistant at the University of South Carolina (USC), the last three as a running backs coach under Lou Holtz. During his stint at USC, he helped build the Gamecocks into one of the top offensive teams in the SEC. USC made back-to-back appearances in the Outback Bowl in 2000 and 2001. Before going to USC, Pough was on of the top high school coaches in the Palmetto State, leading Fairfield-Central to a perfect 150 record in 1996 and claiming the Class AAA state title. He earned South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) Coach-of-the-Year honors for his efforts, the first of such three honors. Pough also had coaching stints at Keenan High in Columbia, where he built the Raiders into one of the top Class AAA teams in the state. An Orangeburg native and former offensive lineman for SC State, Pough helped the Bulldogs amass a 16-6-1 record during the 1974 and 1975 seasons, a span in which SC State suffered just two MEAC losses and captured a pair of league titles. After graduating in 1975, he joined the staff at nearby Orangeburg-Wilkinson High (197679), before returning to his alma mater as an assistant coach in 1979. The Bulldogs made consecutive trips to the Div. 1-AA playoffs (1981 & 1982) during his tenure as an assistant. Pough and his wife, Josie, are the parents of two sons—Oliver, IV (Bud), a former wide receiver at The Citadel, and Lee Judson, a student at SC State.
ALVIN WYYATT The 2009 season will be Wyatt's 13th as head coach of the Wildcats. He was named the school's ninth head football coach on November 27, 1996 following the retirement of legendary head coach and now Senior Associate Director of Athletics, Jack "Cy" McClairen. He became the sixth B-CU alumnus to take over the Wildcats football program - and he has risen to become among the top winners in the FCS coaches ranks with a top 20 standing in winning percentage (.653) 85-48 overall. He came back "home" so to speak, in 1975 as an assistant coach and later the defensive coordinator for the Wildcats under former teammate and Hall of Fame football star Larry Little. As a defensive coordinator, Wyatt helped the `Cats in winning the 1984 MEAC title, as well as a runner-up finish in 1985. The `Cats went on to earn the title again in 1988 with a three-way tie at the top with Delaware State and Florida A&M. Wyatt first made his mark on the gridiron as a standout for the Wildcats from 1966-69 by earning himself All-America honors and All-SIAC (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) accolades during his more than illustrious career. A standout defensive back nicknamed "SHINE" by his teammates and coaching staff, Wyatt set numerous school and conference records, including 34 career interceptions and a 100-yard kickoff return--one of only three players to do so at Bethune-Cookman. His current mark of five interceptions in a game still stands as a Bethune-Cookman record, as well as listing Wyatt as first all-time in career interceptions and second for picks in a single season (13 in 1969). He also returned kicks at Bethune-Cookman for an average of 25.9 yards per punt return.
SOUTH CAROLINA STATE BULLDOG DEPTH CHART * WR W R ( X) LT LG C RG RT TE QB RB W R ( Z)
OFFENSE # 18 R ich ard Chr ist ie ( 5 - 11, 175 R- J r.) #1 Lennell Elmore ( 6-0 , 185 R-Fr.) # 3 Oliv er ( Tre’) Yo ung ( 6- 1, 190 Sr.) #12 Thomas Williams (6-0, 200 R-Fr.) # 50 Joh nny Cu lbreat h ( 6 -6 , 310 R- Jr.) # 79 Sterling Blunt (6-5, 250 R- Junior) # 7 3 Ja k e Jo h n s o n ( 6 - 4 , 3 3 0 R - S o ) # 71 Erskine Johnson (6-2, 275 Fr.) # 62 Casey Fo rt une ( 6- 2, 300 R - J r.) # 58 Sam Timothy (6-0, 280 Jr.) # 65 Ju ava hr Na th an ( 6 - 2, 295 R -S o.) # 76 Sam Hammond (6-5, 300 R-Fr.) # 54 Josh Har ri son ( 6- 4, 310 , R - J r.) # 72 Jonathan Saxon (6-4, 260 R-So.) # 16 DeWai n Clark ( 6- 3, 2 00, So.) # 86 Trent Barnes (6-3, 250, Fr.) #7 Malco lm Long (6 - 3, 235 J r.) #19 Derrick Wiley (6-1, 185 Fr.) # 28 Wi ll Fo rd ( 5- 11 , 185 S r.) # 32 Travil Jamison (6-0, 200 Sr.) #80 Mat t Wash ingt on ( 6- 2 , 185 Gr.) #10 Terrance Smith (6-2, 190 R-Sr.)
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Poll – We ek 1 (Sept ember 7, 2009) 1. Richmond (24) 2. Appalachian State (3) 3. Villanova 4. Montana 5. Northern Iowa 6. James Madison 7. William & Mary (1) 8. Southern Illinois 9. New Hampshire 10. Weber State 11. Elon 12. Central Arkansas 13. Cal Poly 14. Wofford 1 5 . S o u t h Ca r o l i n a S t a t e 16. McNeese State 17. Eastern Washington 18. Massachusetts 19. Texas State 20. Maine 21. Jacksonville State 22. Harvard 23. Eastern Kentucky 24. Liberty 25. South Dakota State
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#45 Mark us Ja mes ( 6- 2, 225 S r.) # 49 Antwanne Kerr (6-2, 230 R-Fr.) #97 Ro nell Fergu so n ( 6- 3, 27 5 So.) # 41 Leon Smith (6-1, 295 Fr.) # 98 Ot is Key ( 6- 2, 300, S r.) # 99 JD Fullwood (6-3, 260, R-Fr.) # 92 Jay son Ay ers ( 6 -3 , 250, R - J r.) # 53 Pat Washington (5-10, 250 So.) Ot hers receiving vot es (p oints i n parentheses): Holy Cross (48), # 56 Ju liu s W ilker son ( 6- 4, 22 5, J r.) Hofstra (46), Florida A&M (29), Georgia Southern (29), UT Martin # 40 Donovan Richard (6-1, 190 So.) (28), South Dakota (26), Northern Arizona (20), Western Illinois #4 D avi d E rby ( 6- 0, 21 5, R - J r.) (20), Delaware (16) Grambling State (16), Furman (13), Colgate # 93 LaTaris Douglas (5-11, 200, So.) (12), Montana State (12), Prairie View A&M (11), Jacksonville (5), # 9 Ph i llip Ad am s ( 6- 1, 19 0, Sr.) North Dakota State (4), Eastern Illinois (3), Alabama A&M (2), San #2 Tillman Millhouse (5-10, 170 Gr.) Diego (2), Stephen F. Austin (1). #8 D ev onne Qu at tlebau m ( 6- 0, 20 0 Jr.) # 22 Razzie Smith (5-10-195,Gr.) # 11 Mark ee Ham lin ( 6- 1, 200 Sr.) # 6 Marquais Hamlin (6-0, 180 R-So.) # 30 R af ael Bu sh ( 5 - 11, 195 , Sr.) # 20 Sammie McDuffie (6-0, 185, So.) # 39 Sem aj Mo od y ( 5 -1 0, 180 , J r.) # 13 Yari King (5-9, 195, So.) SPECIAL TEAMS # 35 B la ke Eri ck so n (5- 10, 165, So.) , # 42 Leigh Manley (6-0, 215, Jr.) # 44- A Na th an Smit h( 5-11, 200 , Fr.) # 51 David Davis (6-2, 180, Fr.) # 42 Lei gh Manley ( 6-0, 21 5, Jr.) # 35 Blake Erickson (5-10, 165, So.) # 80 Matt Wa s hingto n (6- 2, 185 Gr.) # 44-A Nathan Smith (5-11, 200, Fr.) # 9 P hi lli p Ada ms ( 6-1, 190, S r.) # 3 Oliver (Tre’) Young (6-1, 190 Sr.) # 28 Will Fo rd ( 5- 11, 185 Sr.) # 3 Oliver (Tre’) Young (6-1, 190 Sr.)
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5-11 170 5-10 170 6-1 190 5-11 220 6-2 235 6-0 180 6-3 235 5-10 190 6-0 200 6-1 190 6-2 190 6-1 200 6-0 200 5-9 195 5-10 170 5’11 170 6-3 235 6’1 185 5-11 175 6-1 195 6-0 185 5-10 185 5-10 195 5-9 175 5-11 175 5-8 190 6-1 185 5-11 220 6-2 185 6-0 225 6-0 205 5-11 200 5-10 195 5-11 195 JOHN DEVLIN 6-0 210 5-9 189 5-10 165 5-10 195 5-10 170 5-10 240 5-9 180 5-9 185 5’11 180 6-1 215 6-0 220 6-0 215 6-3 285 5’11 200 6-1 295 6-2 235
Hometown
Allendale, SC Summerville, SC Charleston, SC Rock Hill, SC Lamar, SC Lamar, SC Gaffney, SC Wendell, NC Ridge Spring, SC Rock Hill, SC Aiken, SC Lamar, SC Taylors, SC Irmo, SC Rock Hill, SC Chesnee SC Statesville, NC Florence, SC Miami, FL Rockingham, NC New Ellenton Atlanta, GA Orlando, FL Mt. Pleasant, SC Timmonsville, SC St. Stephens,SC Columbia, SC Cheraw, SC Chesapeake, VA Rock Hill , SC Milledgeville, GA Travelers Rest, SC York, SC Williston, SC
Greenville, SC Simpsonville, SC Pensacola, FL Goose Creek, SC Virginia Beach, VA Charleston, SC Denmark, SC Darlington, SC Hartsville, SC Georgetown, SC Batesburg, SC Darlington, SC Walterboro, SC Jacksonville, FL James Island, SC Hampton, VA
HS/Previous School Allendale-Fairfax Summerville Burke Rock Hill Lamar Lamar Gaffney. East Wake Ridge Spring-Monetta Rock Hill Aiken Lamar Riverside Irmo Rock Hill Chesnee West Irdell Wilson Killian Richmond County Silver Bluff North Cobb Olympia Wando Lamar Timberland Dreher Cheraw Deep Creek South Pointe Baldwin Travelers Rest Clover Williston-Elko
Greenville Hillcrest J.M. Tate Stratford First Colonial James Island Denmark-Olar Darlington HS Hartsville Carvers Bay Batesburg-Leesville Mayo Colleton County/HS East Carolina Trinity Christian James Island Fork Union/Military Academy
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Name
2009 BULLDOG FOOTBALL ROSTER
Jerell Miller Zachary Middleton Rashard Hampton Antuanne Kerr Johnny Culbreath David Davis Patrick Washington Josh Harrison Tristan Bellamy Julius Wilkerson Wesley Coleman Sam Timothy Dustin Beasley Casey Fortune Juavahr Nathan RETIRED Josh Ivey Lawrence Davis Malcolm Brown Erskine Johnson Jonathan Saxon Jake Johnson Franklin Fulmore RETIRED Sam Hammond Sterling Blunt Matt Washington Randall Hawkins Caleb Davis Arnett James Dwight Brannon Albert Fyall Trent Barnes Lambert Givens Nathan Davis RETIRED Jayson Ayers RETIRED Dyrell Porcha Montrey Pride Ronell Ferguson Matt Key J D Fulwood
Pos. LB DE LB DE OL LS DE OL C LB DB C LS OL OL
Ex.
Fr R-Jr. Fr R-So. R-Jr. R-Fr. So. R-Jr. Fr Jr. R-So. Jr. Fr R-Sr. R-So.
Ht.
5’10 5-11 6’1 6-2 6-5 6-2 5-10 6-4 6’3 6-4 5-9 6-0 5’10 6-2 6-2
OL OL OL OL OL OL OL
R-So. R-Fr R-Jr. Fr. R-So. R-So. R-So.
6-2 6’3 6-3 6’2 6-4 6-4 6-4
OL OL WR WR WR DE WR WR TE TE WR
R-Fr. R-Jr. Gr. R-Fr. Fr R-Fr. R-Fr. R-So. FR Fr So.
6-5 6-3 6-2 6-0 6’0 6-3 6-2 5-8 6’3 6’3 6-2
DE
R-Jr.
6-3
DT DE DT DT DT
R-Fr Fr So. Sr. R-Fr
6’3 6’5 6-3 6-2 6’3
Wt.
Hometown
225 Rock Hill, SC 250 Orangeburg, SC 210 West Columbia 250 Augusta, GA 310 Monroe, GA 180 Columbia, SC 250 Charleston, SC 310 Lake City, SC 290 Johnson, SC 225 Gaffney, SC 200 Columbia, SC 280 Portland, OR 210 Blackville,SC 300 Mayesville, SC 295 Charleston, SC DAVID “ DEACON” JONES 270 Miami, FL 290 Florence, SC 250 Irmo, SC 275 Conway SC 260 Orangeburg, SC 330 Hartsville, SC 350 Kingstree, SC HARRY CARSON 300 Union, SC 250 Hemingway, SC 175 San Antonio, TX 195 Duncan, SC 180 Florence, SC 240 Florence, SC 200 Jonesville, SC 190 Goose Creek, SC 250 Dublin, GA 215 Avon, CT 175 Columbia, SC DONNIE SHELL 250 Clio, SC ROBERT PORCHER 290 Hemingway, SC 218 Tampa,Fla 275 Lincolnton, GA 300 Johnston, SC 260 Sumter,SC
Head Coach: Oliver ‘Buddy’ Pough Assistant Coaches: David Blanchard - Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Line Mike Adams - Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers Joe Blackwell – Offensive Line/Running Game Coordinator Demetrius Davis – Offensive Line/Film Coordinator Gerald Harrison – Defensive Line/Operations/Pro Liaison Howard Feggins – Wide Receivers/Passing Game Coordinator Danny Lewis – Running Backs/Recruiting Coordinator Kevin Magouirk (Ma-gwerk) - Quarterbacks Maurice Drayton – Defensive Backs/Special Teams
HS/Previous School Northwestern O-W/ Naval Academy Airport Butler/Prince Avenue Prep Monroe Richland Northeast Baptist Hill Lake City Strom Thurmond Gaffney Irmo Foothills CC Blackville-Hilda Lee Central Stratford Killian Wilson Dutch Fork Conway O-W Hartsville Kingstree Union Hemingway Warren Byrnes Wilson Pee Dee Academy Union County Stratford Dublin HS Avon Richland Northeast Marlboro County Carvers Bay Blake Lincoln County Strom Thurmond Sumter
2009 PAYTON WATCH LIST
* RUNNING BACK* 5-11*200*SR* TRAVELERS REST, SC
2006:752 YARDS 10 TD’S 2007: 1,433 YARDS 4 TD’S 2008: 1,499 YARDS 13 TD’S
WILL FORD 2008 ALL-AMERICAN
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2009 BULLDOG OUTLOOK The Bulldogs endured some heavy losses from last season’s MEAC Championship and FCS playoff team. Coach Pough and his staff will be without eighteen (18) seniors, 11 of them starters; however SC State welcomes back 45 lettermen from that outstanding squad, which was 10-3 overall and a perfect 8-0 in the MEAC. Among the returning lettermen are 13 regulars, six on offense Thus, with 13 starters back, among them All-America and AllConference running back Will Ford, and nine other All-MEAC players, the Bulldogs will have a great nucleus to work with as they seek to nab back-to-back conference titles for the first time since the 1982 and 1983 seasons.
touchdowns with sixteen (16). And, the return of three starters on the offensive line, including AllMEAC performer Johnny Culbreath (6-6, 300 Jr.) means the SC State offense -- which has been the most productive in the league over the last four seasons – is expected to be very solid once more.
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OLIVER “TRE’” YOUNG
Senior Oliver (Tre’) Young (6-1, 180 Sr.), who topped the team in receptions last year with 48, spearheads the 2009 receiving corps that will also include top reserves Matt Washington (6-2, 180 Sr.) and Richard Christie (5-11, 175 Jr.).
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WILLIAM FORD
Ford (5-11, 200 Sr.), who galloped for almost 1500 yards, and Long (63, 235 Jr.), who as a sophomore, set school records for passing yards and completions, will be joined in the Bulldog backfield by Travil Jamison (6-0, 200 Sr.), who led the team in
#5
Safety Markee Hamlin (6-0, 185 Sr.), a two-time All-MEAC selection, linebacker Marshall McFadden (6-2, 230 Sr.), a second-team all-conference pick last year, safety (Rafael Bush (5-11, 180 Sr.) and cornerback Phillip Adams (6-1, 190 Sr.) spearhead a defense that will also include returning starter Markus James (6-2, 230 Sr.) and standout reserves Matt Key (6-2, 280 Sr.) and Jayson Ayers (6-3, 250 Jr.) on the defensive line, ensuring that the Bulldogs will be strong on defense once more.
MARSHALL MCFADDEN
#9
PHILLIP ADAMS
The placce kicking chores should be in good hands also with the return of place kicker Blake Erickson, however, Pough and his staff will have to replace punter Aaron Haire, who opted to go to medical school despite having a year of eligibility left. Redshirt Leigh Manley will be the likely replacement, with Erickson as the backup.
