Cory Abram
Defensive Back
5-9 • 170 • Freshman
Chattanooga, Tenn. (Tyner Academy)

 

High School: Graduated from Tyner Academy in Chattanooga, Tenn… Coached by Wayne Turner… 2001 Region Player of the Year… Also named to the 2001 All-State, All-Region and All-City squads… Posted 15 catches for 236 yards and four touchdowns in 2002… In 2001, tallied 28 receptions for 738 yards and 11 TD… 2000 numbers include 16 grabs for 432 yards and five touchdowns… Finished his career with 59 receptions for 1,406 yards and 20 touchdowns in his final three seasons… Also accounted for 187 tackles in his last three campaigns combined… In 2001, accounted for 86 stops and six interceptions… Led Tyner Academy to Region titles in 1999, 2001 and 2002… 2000 Team MVP… Also lettered in basketball two seasons.
Personal: Born March 31, 1985 in Atlanta, Ga… He is the nephew of Maurice and Anita Martin.


Donald Amaker
Wide Receiver
5-9 • 195 • Senior
Bluefield, W.Va. (Bluefield)

#3

Defense
Year
G
Tac
TFL
SK
FF
FR
PD
INT
2000
11
20
0-0
0-0
0
0
0

0-0
2001
9
23
0-0
0-0
0
0
2

1-0
2002
9
16
0-0
0-0
0
0
2
0-0
Totals
29
59
0-0
0-0
0
0
4
1-0
Punt Returns
Kickoff Returns
Year
G
No.
Yds.
Avg.
TD
Lng.
No.
Yds.
Avg.
TD
Lng.
2000
11
9
96
10.7
0
48
4
98
24.5
0

39
2001
9
31
393
12.7
1
60
14
376
26.9
1

95
2002
9
16
273
17.1
2
76
14
363
25.9
0
57
Totals
29
56
762
13.6
3
76
32
837
26.2
1
95


2003: Football Gazette Preseason All-American... Preseason All-South Atlantic Conference First Team… TC’s all-time punt return leader (56 returns for 762 yards)… His 762 punt return yards are seventh all-time in NCAA II history…Has returned three punts for touchdowns including two last season… Makes the move from the defensive secondary to wide receiver… Pioneer Elite.
2002: Football Gazette All-American First Team… D2Football.com All-America Second Team… Football Gazette All-South Region First Team… All-South Atlantic Conference First Team… Led the SAC in punt returns for a second straight season averaging 17.1 yards per return, establishing a new school record and second best in NCAA II… Finished 18th in the nation in kickoff return average with 25.9 yards per return… Returned a punt 76 yards for a touchdown at Tennessee-Martin (Sep. 5), the longest in school history… Made 16 tackles including six at Morehouse (Sep. 14)… Broke up a pass in homecoming win over No. 3 Morehead State (Sep. 21)… Accounted for a pass defended at No. 10 Catawba (Nov. 2).
2001: Football Gazette All-American Second Team… All-South Region First Team… All-South Atlantic Conference First Team… Established several school records in punt returns and kickoff returns… Set records with 31 punt returns for 393 yards… Led the team averaging 12.7 yards per punt return (3rd in SAC/15th in NCAA II) and 26.9 yards per kickoff returns (1st in SAC/T18th in NCAA II)… Posted a school-record six punt returns on three occasions… Accounted for 103 yards in punt returns at Lenoir-Rhyne (Sep. 29) including a 60-yard TD return… Named SAC Special Teams Player of the Week… Established the longest kickoff return in TC history against No. 25 Carson-Newman (Oct. 13)… Recorded a 95-yard return for TD in the fourth quarter against C-N… Played in nine games… Also shined in the defensive backfield recording 23 tackles… Posted a career-high five tackles at No. 6 Catawba (Oct. 6)… Made his first career interception vs. Wingate (Sep. 22)… Accounted for five tackles vs. Stillman (Sep. 15).
2000: Tallied 20 tackles in 11 games, including a season-high four hits at Mars Hill (Nov. 11)… Took over the punt return duties in the last five games of the season returning nine for 10.7 yards per punt return which was best in the South Atlantic Conference… Longest return came at Newberry (Oct. 28) when he brought back one for 48 yards… Made a season-best five returns at Mars Hill… Brought back four kickoffs for 24.5 average… Longest kickoff return was for 39 yards at No. 7 Carson-Newman (Oct. 14)… Lone pass reception came on a fake punt for a 22-yard catch to set up the game-winning field goal vs. Lenoir-Rhyne (Sep. 30)… Named TC Special Teams Player of the Game in win at Wingate (Sep. 23).
High School: Graduated from Bluefield HS… First Team Class AA All-State in 1999, while leading his squad to the West Virginia State Championship for a second consecutive season… Starting tailback at the North-South All-Star Football Classic… Was also a three-time All-Area selection… Rushed for 1,792 yards during his senior season and scored over 40 touchdowns during his career… Coached by Freddy Simmons.
Personal: Full name is Donald E. Amaker… Born Oct. 24, 1982 in Bluefield, W.Va… Majoring in Computer Science… Hobbies include fishing and weightlifting… Community service includes working with children… Athletic Director’s Honor Roll… He is the son of Andra Amaker.

Stephen Arnold
Kicker/Punter
6-0 • 180 • Freshman
Debary, Fla. (Deltona)

 

High School: Attended Deltona HS in Deltona, Fla… Coached by Preston Roberts… Lettered three years in football and three times in soccer… Recipient of the "Will to Win" Award… Booted a school record 72-yard punt and was responsible for three punts of over 60 yards in his senior season… Led 2001 squad to District title… Recipient of the Most Improved Award in soccer.
Personal: Full name is Stephen Marshall Arnold… Born Jan. 30, 1985 in DeLand, Fla… He is the son of Wayne Arnold and Judy Blehr…Stephen is majoring in Psychology.

Chauncey Bailey
Offensive Lineman
6-2 • 275 • Junior
Miami, Fla. (Foothills/Citrus)

#72

Foothills College: Played his JUCO career at the Los Altos Hills, Calif. school for Coach Marshall Sperbeck… Team advanced to bowl berths twice while finishing second in the conference.
High School: Graduated from North Miami Beach HS… Two-time recipient of the Best Offensive Lineman Award… Prep team finished second in District.
Personal: Full name is Chauncey Lamar Bailey… Born Dec. 20, 1982 in Miami, Fla… Hobbies include swimming, music and writing… Athletic Director's Honor Roll… He is the son of Gail Bailey and is majoring in Biology.

 

Pharis Baldwin
Defensive Back
5-8 • 150 • Freshman
Moore, S.C. (James F. Byrnes)

 

High School: Graduated from James F. Byrnes HS in Duncan, S.C... Coached by Bobby Bentley... 2002 All-Conference honoreee... Member of 2002 State Championship team... Team also won region title... Recorded five interceptions in his senior year... In his last two seasons, he posted 159 tackles to go along with nine interceptions... Also lettered in track where he earned All-County accolades.
Personal: Full name is Pharis Feraud Baldwin... Born Aug. 5, 1985 in Monroe, Ga... Ambition to be successful in business...Hobbies include video games and basketball... He is the son of Tony and Marlene Hillman.


Matt Ball
Long Snapper
6-3 • 205 • Senior
Greeneville, Tenn. (Greeneville)

#35

2003: Preseason All-South Atlantic Conference Second Team… Has been an exceptional performer on Tusculum's special teams… Will once again handle TC's snapping duties.
2002: Was successful in all 59 of his snapping attempts… Named Special Teams Player of the Game vs. Morehouse (Sep. 14).
2001: Saw action in nine games… Missed two games due to injuries… Recorded a pair of tackles on the year… Posted a solo stop in home win vs. Newberry (Oct. 27)… Also made an assisted hit in season-finale win vs. Mars Hill (Nov. 10).
2000: Made a critical fumble recovery in the season opener vs. West Virginia Tech (Aug. 26), setting up a field goal… Posted five tackles on special teams as a rookie, including a game-best three in TC's homecoming win over Lenoir-Rhyne (Sep. 30), while earning Special Teams Player of the Game honors… Recorded a hit at Livingstone (Sep. 9) and vs. No. 6 Catawba (Oct. 7).
High School: Played locally at Greeneville HS… Coached by Mike Zoeller… Lettered four times as the Greene Devils advanced to the playoffs every season, including 1998 as GHS posted a 12-1 record… Also lettered in basketball and baseball… Graduated with honors and is a member of FCA.
Personal: Full name is Matthew Errol Ball… Born March 17, 1982 in Columbus, Ind… Community service includes Habitat for Humanity, the Big Brother program and served as a volunteer with the MS Walk… Majoring in Mathematics… He is the son of David and Kaye Ball.

Evan Barr
Offensive Lineman
6-6 • 290 • Freshman
Madisonville, Tenn. (Sweetwater)

#78

High School: Played his prep football at Sweetwater HS in Sweetwater, Tenn… Played only one season, but was a member of a squad that advanced to the State semifinals… Also lettered in basketball two years.
Personal: Full name is Evan Daniel Barr… Born Sep. 29, 1985 in Athens, Tenn… He is the son of Bill and Glenda Barr… Evan is majoring in Sports Science.

Cody Baugh
Quarterback
6-1 • 185 • Freshman
Greeneville, Tenn. (Greeneville)

#14

High School: One of the most decorated student-athletes to ever play at Greeneville HS… Coached by Mike Zoeller… Smashed the GHS record and was a runner-up for Tennessee's Mr. Football in 2002… First Team TSWA All-State honoree that passed for 5,123 yards and 54 touchdowns during his career, breaking the previous school marks set by Tusculum head coach Frankie DeBusk during his prep days with the Greene Devils… Second Team AP All-State selection… WJHL-TV Player of the Year… WCYB-TV Player of the Year… Member of the Johnson City Press East Tennessee Elite 11… Rated No. 1 quarterback in the State by the Knoxville News-Sentinel…Five Rivers Conference Offensive Player of the Year… Greeneville Sun County Player of the Year… In 2002, went 200-for-324 for 3,394 yards and 38 touchdowns and only six interceptions… Boasted a completion rate of 62 percent… Played in the Tennessee-Kentucky All-Star game… Four-year starter on the baseball team… 2002 All-Conference pick batting .401 and posted a 7-3 pitching record… Also served as Student Body President.
Personal: Full name is Cody Yates Baugh… Born Sep. 14, 1984 in Greeneville, Tenn… Nickname: "Smiley"… He is the son of Lloyd and Vickie Baugh.

Carson Bradley
Quarterback
6-2 • 205 • Junior
Paradise City, Ariz. (Northern Arizona/Brophy)

#2

Passing
Year
G
Att.
Cmp.
Int.
Pct.
Yds.
TD
Lng.
Avg.
Northern Arizona University
2000
7
73
43
2
.589
382
3
31
54.6
Tusculum College
2001
1
10
4
2
.400
25
0
16

25.0
2002
10
216
126
4
.583
1449
10
58
144.9
Totals
18
299
173
8
.579
1856
13
58
103.1
Rushing
Receiving
Year
G
Att.
Yds.
Avg.
TD
Lng.
Rec.
Yds.
Avg.
TD
Lng.
Northern Arizona University
2000
7
24
21
0.9
0
27
0
0
0.0
0
-
Tusculum College
2001
1
2
7
3.5
0
7
0
0
0.0
0
-
2002
10
42
22
0.5
0
37
1
13
13.0
1
13
Totals
18
68
50
1.4
0
37
1
13
13.0
1
13

2003: Preseason All-South Atlantic Conference Second Team… Will once again be competing for the starting quarterback position for the Pioneers… Strong arm with Division I experience.
2002: Tallied 1449 passing yards and 10 touchdowns… Played in 10 games while starting in six including the last four outings of the season… Averaged 289.5 passing yards per game and completed 64.7 percent of his attempts in his last four games… D2Football.com National Offensive Player of the Week Honorable Mention twice… In his last four contests, he recorded nine touchdowns with only three interceptions… Recorded 414 passing yards at No. 3 Carson-Newman (Oct. 26), which is seventh most in SAC history… Also hauled in a 17-yard pass for a TD vs. C-N... Threw for a school-record five touchdowns vs. Lenoir-Rhyne (Nov. 9) including four in first half alone.
2001: Made lone appearance in reserve role in home victory over Stillman (Sep. 15)… Passed for 25 yards… Went 4-for-10… Also rushed the ball twice for seven yards… TC inaugural season ended as quickly as it started… Year came to an end due to a broken wrist.
Northern Arizona: 2000: Saw action in seven games with two starts (Sacramento State and Southern Utah)… Completed 43-of-73 passes for 382 yards with three touchdowns…Also rushed for 25 yards on 22 carries… Threw a career-high two touchdowns as part of 14-for-21 game against Southern Utah in the season finale… Had a 12-for-23 performance for 135 yards in his first career start against Sacramento State... Went 7-for-11 for 106 yards and a TD in a relief role against Weber State… 1999: Redshirted.
High School: Graduated from Brophy College Preparatory School in Phoenix, Ariz… Lettered four years on the prep gridiron for Coach Tim Sanford… He earned All-State honors in 1998 and was a two-time All-Region selection… He tossed for over 2,000 yards as a senior, including 22 touchdowns… In 1997, he posted 1,500 yards and 15 TD… As a signal caller, he went 40-11 under center… He was named team captain as a senior… Played on two state runner-up teams... Recruited by Arizona State, Purdue, Oregon, San Diego State, Colorado State and UNLV, among others.
Personal: Full name is Carson James Bradley… Born March 28, 1981 in Westlake, Calif… He is majoring in Business and is the son of Brian and Katie Bradley… His younger brother, Kellen is a quarterback at Arizona State University.

Jonathan Brewer
Wide Receiver
5-9 • 175 • Junior
Sevierville, Tenn. (Sevier County)

#28

Rushing
Receiving
Year
G
Att.
Yds.
Avg.
TD
Lng.
Rec.
Yds.
Avg.
TD
Lng.
2001
9
0
0
0.0
0
-
14
158
11.3
1
57
2002
9
1
5
5.0
0
-
12
121
10.1
0
32
Totals
18
1
5
5.0
0
-
26
279
10.7
1
57

2002: Saw action in 10 contests… Made 12 receptions for 121 yards… Averaged 10.1 yards per catch.
2001: Played in nine games… Recorded 14 receptions for 158 yards… First career catch came vs. No. 25 Carson-Newman (Oct. 13)… Best game was vs. Mars Hill (Nov. 10) where he made four catches for 73 yards including a 57-yard TD… Made six receptions for 48 yards vs. Newberry (Oct. 27)… Hauled in three receptions for 29 yards at Presbyterian (Nov. 3).
High School: Lettered three seasons on the prep gridiron at Sevier County HS… Coached by his father, Steve Brewer… Earned All-State honors in 2000 and was a two-time All-East Tennessee and All-Northeast Tennessee selection… Also an All-Conference selection… Set school record for career receptions (117) and receiving yards (1,800)… Scored 15 touchdowns… Tallied eight touchdowns in 2000 and played in the Tennessee-Kentucky All-Star Game… Member of 1999 State Championship team… Team captain in 2000… Also lettered in basketball and track… Led his 1999 squad to a State championship with a 12-3 record… Two-time All-Conference pick.
Personal: Full name is Jonathan Douglas Brewer… Born Dec. 28, 1982 in Knoxville, Tenn… He is majoring in History Education and minoring in Coaching… Ambition to coach and teach following graduation… His father played quarterback at Austin Peay State University (1977-80)… Jonathan is the son of Steve and Elisa Brewer.

Josh Campbell
Defensive Back
6-0 • 170 • Senior
Maryville, Tenn. (Maryville)

#25

Defense
Year
G
Tac
TFL
SK
FF
FR
PD
INT
2000
9
0
0-0
0-0
0
1
0
0-0
2001
4
2
0-0
0-0
0
0
0
0-0
2002
11
38
2-2
0-0
1
0
2
1-22
Totals
24
40
2-2
0-0
1
1
2
1-22
Rushing
Receiving
Year
G
Att.
Yds.
Avg.
TD
Lng.
No.
Yds.
Avg.
TD
Lng.
2000
9
0
0
0.0
0
-
2
10
5.0
0
15
2001
4
0
0
0.0
0
-
0
0
0.0
0
-
2002
11
0
0
0.0
0
-
0
0
0.0
0
-
Totals
24
0
0
0.0
0
-
2
10
5.0
0
15


2002: Played in all 11 games… Posted 38 tackles including two for loss… Accounted for his first collegiate interception at Wingate (Oct. 5) and returned it for a 22-yard touchdown… Tallied a career-high nine tackles vs. No. 3 Morehead State (Sep. 21)… Also made six stops at Wingate and again at Mars Hill (Nov. 16).
2001: Played in four games seeing action on special teams… Made a pair of tackles.
2000: Saw action in nine contests… Made two catches for 10 yards… Posted a 15-yard catch at Wingate (Sep. 23)… Recovered a fumble in season-opening win vs. West Virginia Tech (Aug. 26).
High School: All-Region performer at Maryville HS… Coached by George Quarles… Led MHS to three state playoff appearances… Team won state title in 1997… Captured the 1998 State title going 15-0… In his final prep season, MHS went 10-3 and advanced to the State quarterfinals, while earning All-Region recognition… Accounted for 700 yards on 16 catches, including eight touchdowns… Also posted seven interceptions in the defensive secondary… Lettered in baseball in his final prep campaign batting .330.
Personal: Full name is Joshua Michael Campbell… Born Sep. 2, 1981 in Knoxville, Tenn… Hobbies include golf and the outdoors… He is the son of Arthur and Debe Campbell and is majoring in Accounting.

Dontavious Clark
Defensive Back
6-1 • 205 • Junior
Decatur, Ga. (Georgia Military/Tucker)

#46

Georgia Military: Played two seasons at the Milledgeville, Ga. school… Member of 2001 National Championship team… Coached by Bert Williams.
High School: Graduated from Tucker HS in Tucker, Ga… Coached by Phil Lindsey… Two-time All-Conference and All-County selection… Lettered four seasons on the prep gridiron… Senior squad went 10-3… Recorded 12 receptions for 220 yards… Made nine interceptions in his junior campaign… Team captain… Named team's best defensive back and receiver… Also lettered in basketball and track.
Personal: Full name is Dontavious Renauld Clark… Born May 23, 1983 in Atlanta, Ga… He is the son of Robert Clark and Francine Montgomery… Dontavious is majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Business Management.

Drew Cobb
Defensive Lineman
6-2 • 250 • R. Freshman
Gaffney, S.C. (Gaffney)

#51

2002: Redshirted.
High School: Played at Gaffney HS in Gaffney, S.C. for prep coach Joe Montgomery… Graded out above 80% on the offensive line… Two-time All-State and All-Conference selection… 2001 All-Region honoree… Led team to 1997 State and Region Championships and finished as State Runner-up in 1998… Team MVP in 1999 and team captain in 2001… Also lettered in track and wrestling… Team MVP in wrestling… 2001 National Science Merit Award recipient… 2002 National Leadership Award… 2002 Who's Who Among High School seniors.
Personal: Full name is Christopher Drew Cobb… Born April 2, 1984… He is the son of Christopher and Jo Cobb… His uncle, Scott Parker, played football at Clemson.

Ricardo Colclough
Defensive Back
6-0 • 180 • Senior
Sumter, S.C. (Kilgore College/Sumter)

#23

Defense
Year
G
Tac
TFL
SK
FF
FR
PD
INT
2002
9
47
3-3
0-0
0
0
12
4-27
Totals
9
47
3-3
0-0
0
0
12
4-27
Punt Returns
Kickoff Returns
Year
G
No.
Yds.
Avg.
TD
Lng.
No.
Yds.
Avg.
TD
Lng.
2002
9
5
75
15.0
1
64
4
107
26.8
0

30
Totals
9
5
75
15.0
1
64
4
107
26.8
0
30

2003: Preseason All-South Atlantic Conference Second Team.
2002: All-South Atlantic Conference Second Team… Team leader with four interceptions… Made two picks in fourth quarter of road win at Morehouse (Sep. 14)… Finished second on the team with 12 passes defended… Tied a single-game record with four passes defended in Tusculum debut vs. North Greenville (Aug. 29)… Started in nine games, missing the final two contests due to injury… Injured on the opening kickoff vs. No. 10 Catawba (Nov. 2)… Recorded a season-high 10 tackles at Tennessee-Martin (Sep. 5)… Also recorded interceptions against Presbyterian (Oct. 12) and Newberry (Oct. 19)… Finished the season with 47 tackles including three for loss… Returned a punt for a 64-yard touchdown at Wingate (Oct. 5), the second longest in school history… Averaged 15 yards on punt returns and 26.8 yards on kickoffs.
Kilgore College: Earned All-American and All-Conference honors at the Kilgore, Texas school for JUCO coach Jimmy Rieves… Averaged 40 yards per kickoff return including five touchdowns… Posted four interceptions in his final JUCO season.
High School: Played his prep football at Sumter HS for Coach Paul Sorrells… All-Conference and All-Area standout… Played in the North/South All-Star game… Led Sumter to Region title.
Personal: Full name is Ricardo Sanchez Colclough… Born April 18, 1982 in Sumter, S.C… Majoring in Sports Management… He is the son of Carol Colclough.

Tony Colston
Quarterback
6-4 • 200 • Junior
Clinton, Tenn. (Tennessee Tech/Clinton)

#6

Passing
Year
G
Att.
Cmp.
Int.
Pct.
Yds.
TD
Lng.
Avg.
Tennessee Tech University
2000
9
19
6
2
.316
94
1
33
10.4
Tusculum College
2002
7
230
143
6
.622
1707
10
73
243.9
Totals
16
249
149
8
.598
1801
11
73
112.6
Rushing
Receiving
Year
G
Att.
Yds.
Avg.
TD
Lng.
Rec.
Yds.
Avg.
TD
Lng.
Tennessee Tech University
2000
9
9
1
0.1
0
7
0
0
0.0
0
-
Tusculum College
2002
7
51
299
5.9
4
58
0
0
0.0
0
-
Totals
16
60
300
5.0
4
58
0
0
0.0
0
-

2002: Played in seven games and started in five contests going 4-1 as a starter… Passed for 1,707 yards and 10 touchdowns… Passed for a TD in all seven outings… Also rushed for 299 yards and four touchdowns… Two-time SAC Player of the Week… Earned the honor for his 24-for-34 passing effort in road win at NCAA I-AA Tennessee-Martin (Sep. 5)… Accounted for 267 yards while passing for a touchdown… Also rushed for a TD… Garnered his first collegiate start on the road at Morehouse (Sep. 14) as he passed for 190 yards going 20-for-32 and a TD… Also rushed for a pair of touchdowns in the road win… Racked up 302 yards passing and a pair of touchdowns vs. NCAA I-AA Morehead State (Sep. 21)… Earned league Player of the Week honors for a second time with three-TD, 297-yard effort at Wingate (Oct. 5)… Rushed for 100 yards on eight carries vs. Presbyterian (Oct. 12)… Also passed for 254 yards and a TD vs. the Blue Hose… Suffered season-ending injury in fourth quarter of road win at Newberry (Oct. 12)… Passed for a career-best 314 yards and a TD.
Tennessee Tech: Lettered one season at the NCAA I-AA school… Played in nine games during the 2000 season… Saw action at quarterback and on special teams… Lone TD came on a fake punt vs. Murray State when he completed a 37-yard toss… Finished the year throwing 6-for-19 for 94 yards… Made a pair of tackles on special teams.
High School: Three-year letterman as a quarterback, wide receiver and free safety for head coach Jimmy Gaylor at Clinton HS... As a junior, he threw for 1,583 yards and 15 touchdowns in leading Clinton to a 9-3 overall record and a Region 3 championship… In his final prep campaign, Tony threw for 1,530 yards and 16 touchdowns in guiding CHS to an 8-3 mark… During his career, he was a two-time All-State Honorable Mention and Region 2-5A Offensive Back of the Year… In his last two prep seasons, he amassed 3,113 yards and 31 touchdowns, the most TD passes in school history… Team captain.
Personal: Full name is Antonio Keith Colston… Born June 24, 1981 in Hammond, Ind… He is the son of Martha Partin and Larry Colston… Tony is majoring in Sports Management… Hobbies include basketball and music.

Kenneth Craig
Offensive Lineman
5-11 • 275 • Freshman
Chattanooga, Tenn. (Tyner Academy)

 

High School: Played at Tyner Academy in Chattanooga, Tenn. for prep coach Wayne Turner... First-team All-State runner-up... All-Region selection... Member of the 2003 National All-Star Team... Member of four Region Championship teams.
Personal: Full name is Kenneth Lebron Craig... Born June 3, 1985 in Chattanooga, Tenn... Ambition to become a social worker... He is the son of Debra Craig.


Ricky Crockett
Defensive Back
5-10 • 175 • Senior
Pasadena, Calif. (Utah St./Pasadena City/John Muir)

#21

Utah State: Played last season at the NCAA Division I school in Logan, Utah for head coach Mick Dennehy.
Pasadena City College: Played two seasons at the Pasadena, Calif. school for JUCO coach Tom Maher.
High School: Graduated from John Muir HS in Pasadena, Calif… Coached by Tony Crutchfield and Eric Johnson… All-San Gabriel Valley and First Team All-Pacific Conference selection… First Team All-CIF Southern Section… Lettered on the gridiron four years and three seasons in track.
Personal: Born March 22, 1980 in Sierra Madre, Calif… Ricky is the son of Sandra and Frank Potts.

Torey Crutcher
Offensive Lineman
6-4 • 420 • Sophomore
Lewisburg, Tenn. (Rainey River/Cornersville)


Rainy River: Played two seasons at the International Falls, Minn. school for JUCO coach David Ward... Earned All-Conference Second Team honors.
High School: Played at Cornersville HS in Cornersville, Tenn... Coached by Travis McKnight... Garnered All-Conference accolades in 2000 and 2001... Recipient of the Best Lineman Award.
Personal: Full name is Torey DeShawn Crutcher... Born Apr. 29, 1983 in Lewisburg, Tenn... Nickname: "Tow Truck"... Hobbies include playing softball... Ambition to be a football coach... Torey is majoring in Physical Education and is the son of Francine Crutcher and Tim Nicolson.

 

Travis Cyrus
Running Back
5-10 • 185 • Sophomore
Rochester, N.Y. (Churchville-Chili)

 

Erie CC: Played 2002 season at Erie College in Erie, N.Y... Coached by Dennis Green... 2002 Eddie Meath All-Star Game participant... Member of 2002 Division Championship.
High School: Graduated from Churchville-Chili HS in Churchville, N.Y... Coached by Paul Dick... Established school record with 309 rushing yards in a half... Hauled in an 84-yard TD reception... Rushed for 1,295 yards in a season which included only seven games... Two-time team MVP... Twice named Offensive MVP (2000, 2001)... ... Monroe County Division II MVP... Honda, Ontario Player of the Week... 1999 Fauver Classic Offensive MVP.
Personal: Full name is Travis Sentel Cyrus... Born Dec. 9, 1983 in Rochester, N.Y... He is the son of Lizzie Cyrus... Sisiter Shanna Cyrus will be playing in her first season on the Tusculum women's basketball team this year.



Dexter Davidson
Defensive Lineman
6-3 • 295 • R. Freshman
Chattanooga, Tenn. (Brainerd)

#50

2002: Redshirted.
High School: Played at Brainerd HS in Chattanooga, Tenn… Coached by Eddie Lambert… Lettered four years on the prep gridiron… Two-time All-State Honorable Mention… Two-time All-Region and twice named Best Defensive Player…. 2001 All-City honoree… Tallied over 450 tackles in his career including eight forced fumble and six fumble recoveries… Led Brainerd to 2001 Region title… Lettered three years in basketball.
Personal: Full name is Dexter N. Davidson… Born Dec. 11, 1983 in Chattanooga, Tenn… Dexter is the son of Janet Childress and is majoring in Sports Management.

Jay Duncan
Defensive Lineman
6-0 • 225 • R. Freshman
Macon, Ga. (Jones County)

#99

2002: Redshirted.
High School: Graduated from Jones County HS in Gray, Ga… Coached by Jeff Lee… Named Best Defensive Lineman in 2000 and 2001… Rushed for 237 yards on 51 carries in 2001 including five touchdowns in just six games… Also tallied 73 tackles, five sacks, two fumble recoveries and forced two fumbles… First Team Macon Telegraph All-Middle Georgia Team… Two-time Middle Georgia Wrestling Champion.
Personal: Full name is James A. Duncan… Born April 29, 1983 in Macon, Ga… He is the son of Janie Jones and James A. Duncan, Sr… Majoring in Art.

Alan Dunn
Offensive Lineman
6-7 • 315 • Senior
Chattanooga, Tenn. (Boyd-Buchanan)

#60

2003: Lindy's Preseason All-America First Team… Football Gazette Preseason All-America Team… Preseason All-South Atlantic Conference First Team.
2002: D2Football.com All-America Second Team… Associated Press Little All-America Third Team… Football Gazette All-America Third Team… NCAA II All-South Region First Team… Jacobs Blocking Trophy Recipient… All-South Atlantic Conference First Team.
2001: NCAA II All-South Region Second Team… All-South Atlantic Conference First Team… Became the first TC offensive lineman to earn NCAA II All-Region honors… Graded out above 83 percent in eight games, including 93 percent in a single game… Allowed only one sack all season in TC's pass-oriented offense… Started in all 10 outings… Named Offensive Player of the Game twice… Earned the honor vs. Tennessee-Martin (Sep. 6) and at Presbyterian (Nov. 3).
2000: Emerged as a starter in the offensive front in his rookie campaign… Played in all 11 games… Named Offensive Player of the Game vs. No. 6 Catawba (Oct. 7).
High School: Played at Boyd Buchanan HS… Coached by Robert Akins… First Team All-State selection in 1999… Served as team captain and earned a spot in the East-West Shrine Game… In his junior season, he garnered All-State Honorable Mention honors… Also shined on the basketball hardwood, where he was an All-State and All-District honoree in his senior season… Lettered two years in baseball.
Personal: Full name is Alan Newman Dunn… Born March 18, 1982 in Chattanooga, Tenn… His cousin, Jay Pittman played football at East Tennessee State University (1993-97)… Alan is majoring in History and minoring in Political Science… Served as junior class representative for TC's Student Government Association... SAC Commissioner's Honor Roll… Athletic Director's Honor Roll… Member of Alpha Chi, Dean's List and Charles Oliver Gray Honors List… Community service includes "Keep Greene Clean" and Read Across America… Alan is the son of Bobby and Nita Dunn.

Josh Edens
Offensive Lineman
5-11 • 250 • Freshman
Jonesborough, Tenn. (David Crockett)

 

High School: Played his prep career at David Crocket HS in Jonesborough, Tenn… Coached by Brent Bledsoe and Scott Fox… Two-time All-Inter Mountain Athletic Conference honoreee… 2002 Team captain… 2002 Kingsport Times-News Spotlight Player… 2002 WJHL-TV Hometown Hero… 2002 Who's Who Amongst American High School Students… 2003 Johnson City Press All-Tough Guy Team Captain… Led team to back-to-back trips to the TSSAA State Playoffs in 2000 and 2001… Accounted for 210 career tackles and 10 career sacks… Lettered on the gridiron four times and twice in track… Ihigh.com Top National Teen recipient… Served as freshman and sophomore class president.
Personal: Full name is Joshua Daniel Edens… Born Apr. 10, 1985 in Myrtle Beach, S.C… Hobbies include coaching youth sports teams and is active in church… Ambition to be a teacher and coach following graduation… Josh is the son of David and Kelly Edens… He is majoring in Physical Education and minoring in History.

Daniel Fitzgerald
Linebacker
5-10 • 210 • Freshman
Pittsford, Vt. (Mt. St. Joseph Academy)

 

High School: Graduated from Mount St. Joseph Academy in Rutland, Vt… Coached by Brian Grady… Three-time All-State Honorable Mention… Team MVP… Rushed for 2,132 yards and scored 34 touchdowns in 2002… Also posted 210 tackles and four sacks… Team finished ranked No. 8 in New England… Led squad to Division I title… Lettered four years in football and baseball… Three-time All-State Honorable Mention standout on the diamond… Two-time baseball MVP.
Personal: Full name is Daniel T. Fitzgerald… Born Nov. 14, 1984 in Rutland, Vt… Hobbies include sports and chess… He is the son of David Fitzgerald and Marjorie Bessette.

Aubrey Fortson
Defensive Lineman
6-2 • 275 • Freshman
Elberton, Ga. (Elbert County)

 

High School: Attended Elbert County HS in Elberton, Ga… Coached by Jeff Arnett… Named to the All-Area squad… Led team to Region runner-up finish… Tallied 194 tackles and nine sacks in his career… Recipient of the Iron Man Award… Also lettered in wrestling and track… Two-time State Champion wrestler… Three-time Area Champion while breaking several school records.
Personal: Full name is Aubrey B. Fortston… He is the son Linda Fortson and the grandson of Reba Oglesby… Aubrey's hobbies include fishing.

Tracy Franklin
Defensive Lineman
6-1 • 290 • Junior
Bostick, Ga. (Georgia Military/Madison County)

#91

Defense
Year
G
Tac
TFL
SK
FF
FR
PD
INT
2002
11
17
0-0
0-0
0
0
0
0-0
Totals
11
17
0-0
0-0
0
0
0
0-0

2002: Made 11 appearances in his TC debut campaign… Tallied 17 tackles… Recorded five tackles in season-opener vs. North Greenville (Aug. 29)… Made three stops at Newberry (Oct. 19) and two against Wingate (Oct. 5), Presbyterian (Oct. 12) and Lenoir-Rhyne (Nov. 9).
Georgia Military College: Coached by Bert Williams at the Milledgeville, Ga. school… Posted 12 tackles and three sacks.
High School: Graduated from Morgan County HS in Madison, Ga… Coached by Kenny Moore… Two-time All-Region selection… Garnered All-State accolades as a senior… Played in the North/South All-Star Game… Recipient of the Coach's Award… Posted a 27-6 record during his prep gridiron career… Named Best Defensive Lineman… Lettered in track three years… Led the team with eight sacks in 1999… Posted 56 stops including 10 for loss in his junior year… Also recovered two fumbles and five sacks… Tallied 46 tackles including 30 solo hits in his senior campaign… Added 12 tackles for loss including seven sacks and blocked a field goal.
Personal: Full name is Tracy Darnell Franklin, Jr… Born Dec. 30, 1981 in Tuscon, Ariz… Majoring in Sports Management and minoring in Business Management… Hobbies include fishing and softball… Cousin Derrick Ballard is currently playing football at the University of Memphis… He is the son of Tracy and Lenita Franklin.

 

Eddie Geter
Linebacker
6-2 • 200 • Freshman
Augusta, Ga. (Laney)

 

High School: Graduated from Lucy C. Laney HS in Augusta, Ga... Coached by Eric Parker... Earned All-County honors at linebacker in 2002... Posted 137 tackles including 17 for loss in his final prep campaign... Also accounted for seven sacks, three interceptions, blocked two punts and scored four touchdowns... Recipient of the Best Defensive Player Award... Led Laney High to 2000 Region Championship and a pair of State semifinal appearances in 2001 and 2002... Also lettered in track and basketball.
Personal: Full name is Eddie Sam Geter... Born Dec. 1, 1984 in Augusta, Ga... Nickname: "Tank"... His sister, Samantha West ran track at Morris College... Eddie is majoring in Computer Science and is the son of Eddie Geter, Jr. and Cecelia Thompkins.


Garrison Gibson
Offensive Lineman
6-2 • 260 • Senior
Rogersville, Tenn. (Cherokee)

#74

2002: Played in all 11 games while gaining the starting nod on five occasions on the offensive line.
2001: Made several appearances on the offensive line in relief spots.
2000: Saw spot action on the offensive line for the Pioneers.
1999: Redshirted.
High School: Graduated from Cherokee HS… Earned All-IMAC and All-State honors at offensive tackle… All-Lakeway Region selection… Coached by Matt Sivert… Also lettered in baseball… Member of the National Honor Society and finished in the top 10 percent of his class… Beta Club Honor Society.
Personal: Full name is Garrison Granger Gibson… Born June 10, 1981 in Johnson City, Tenn… Nickname is "G"… Hobbies include fishing and hunting… SAC Commissioner's Honor Roll… Athletic Director's Honor Roll… Hobbies include video games, hunting and fishing… Member of the Dean's List, Alpha Chi and Charles Oliver Gray Honors List… Community service includes "Keep Greene Clean" and Read Across America… Garrison is the son of Marian and Jim Gibson… Majoring in Mass Media and minoring in Business Mangement.

Antwain Glenn
Wide Receiver
5-10 • 180 • Senior
Moore, S.C. (James F. Byrnes)

#19

Rushing
Receiving
Year
G
Att.
Yds.
Avg.
TD
Lng.
Rec.
Yds.
Avg.
TD
Lng.
2000
11
0
0
0.0
0
-
28
434
15.5
4
78
2001
5
0
0
0.0
0
-
30
355
11.8
2
37
2002
11
0
0
0.0
0
-
38
427
11.2
0
50
Totals
27
0
0
0.0
0
-
96
1216
12.7
6
78
Punt Returns
Kickoff Returns
Year
G
No.
Yds.
Avg.
TD
Lng.
No.
Yds.
Avg.
TD
Lng.
2000
11
0
0
0.0
0
-
0
0
0.0
0
-
2001
5
0
0
0.0
0
-
7
186
26.6
0
45
2002
11
0
0
0.0
0
-
0
0
0.0
0
-
Totals
27
0
0
0.0
0
-
7
186
26.6
0
45

2003: Enters the season fifth all-time in career receptions (96), receiving yards (1216) and touchdown catches (6)… Pioneer Elite.
2002: After missing the second half of the 2001 season due to injuries, played the entire 11-game 2002 slate injury-free… Started in seven contests… Made at least one catch in 10 of 11 contests (held without a grab in Catawba game - Nov. 2)… Made seven catches for 89 yards vs. North Greenville (Aug. 29)… Followed that outing with six receptions for 73 yards at Tennessee-Martin (Sep. 5)… Accounted for six catches for 68 yards vs. Presbyterian (Oct. 12).
2001: Missed final five games due to knee injury… Was enjoying a banner year in the first half of the season… Averaged six catches for 71 yards per game… Opened the season with seven catches for 131 yards and a TD at No. 9 Morehead State (Aug. 30)… Added seven receptions for 133 yards in home win vs. Stillman (Sep. 14)… Was the early season kickoff return specialist… Made seven returns for 186 yards including a season-long 45-yard return vs. Wingate (Sep. 22)… Returned three kickoffs at Lenoir-Rhyne (Sep. 29) where he was injured… Pioneer Elite.
2000: Emerged as one of the primary targets in the Tusculum aerial attack… Played in all 11 games where he posted 28 catches for 434 yards and four touchdowns… Best game of his career came vs. No. 21 Presbyterian (Nov. 4) when he established a pair of TC single-game records… Set school records with 12 receptions for 206 yards against the Blue Hose… Against PC, he hauled in a 78-yard TD strike, the fifth longest in school history… For his efforts he was named Offensive Player of the Game and received D2Football.com National Offensive Player of the Week Honorable Mention accolades… Recorded a pair of TD's vs. Presbyterian and found the end zone at No. 7 Carson-Newman (Oct. 14) and at Newberry (Oct. 28)… Tallied a 41-yard catch in SAC win at Wingate (Sep. 23).
High School: Attended James F. Byrnes HS… Coached by Bobby Bentley… Lettered in football one year… Scored five touchdowns… Also made four interceptions, including one returned for a TD in 1998… Lettered four seasons in baseball and basketball… On the diamond, Antwain was named team MVP in the outfield and shortstop where he earned All-County recognition… Also voted team Most Improved Player on the basketball hardwood.
Personal: Full name is Kenneth Antwain Glenn… Born Feb. 4, 1981 in Greenville, S.C… Athletic Director's Honor Roll… He is the son of Vanessa Glenn and Charles Durrah… Antwain is majoring in Physical Education and minoring in Art.

Jamaal Gray
Wide Receiver
5-11 • 170 • R. Freshman
Columbia, S.C. (Ridgeview)

#81

2002: Redshirted.
High School: Attended Ridge View HS in Columbia, S.C… Coached by Kirk Burnett… Lettered three years in football… Two-time All-Region and All-Area… Played in the 2002 North/South All-Star Game… Team MVP… Established 11 receiving records accounting for 77 receptions for 1,430 yards and nine touchdowns… In 2000, finished with 25 catches for 500 yards and four TD… In 2001, tallied 52 grabs for 930 yards and five TD… Lettered twice in track… All-Region and All-State runner… Finished as state runner-up in 4 x 400 m in 2002.
Personal: Full name is Jamaal Fitzgerald Gray… Born July 20, 1984 in Columbia, S.C… Jamaal is the son of John and Henrietta Gray… He is majoring in Business Management.

Cory Griffin
Defensive Back
6-0 • 185 • Junior
Santa Rosa, Calif. (Santa Rosa/Tomales)

#38

Santa Rosa: Played at Santa Rosa JC for Keith Simons, located in Santa Rosa, Calif… Academic Honor Roll member.
High School: Graduated from Tomales HS in Tomales, Calif… Kiwanis All-Star in 2001… Also named All-Empire and All-League as a defensive back and a running back… Team advanced to the first round of the NCS D-IV playoffs.
Personal: Full name is Cory Michael Griffin… Born Aug. 4, 1983 in California… He is the son of Michael and Elizabeth Griffin… Ambition to become a strength trainer… His uncle, Steve Cunningham, is the head tennis coach at Sonoma State University… Cory is majoring in Physical Education.

 

Joseph Gulledge
Quarterback
5-11 • 185 • Freshman
Chattanooga, Tenn. (Howard)

 

High School: Attended Howard HS in Chattanooga, Tenn... Coached by Herman Coulter... 2002 Offensive Player of the Year... All-State Honorable Mention... 2002 team MVP and recipient of the Most Improved Award... Passed for 4,236 yards and rushed for 2,200 yards in his prep career... Led Howard to Region and District titles... Also lettered in track and basketball... Personal: Full name is Joseph Lee Gulledge, Jr... Born Jan. 7, 1984 in New Bern, N.C... Hobbies listed are drawing and dancing... Joe is majoring in Computer Science and is the son of Joseph and Elizabeth Gulledge.


Shawn Harris
Linebacker
6-1 • 195 • Sophomore
Jackson, S.C. (Silver Bluff)

#16

Defense
Year
G
Tac
TFL
SK
FF
FR
PD
INT
2002
9
15
3-15
2-9
0
0
0
0-0
Totals
9
15
3-15
2-9
0
0
0
0-0

2003: Pioneer Elite.
2002: Played in nine games… Recorded 15 tackles including three for loss and two sacks… Posted a season-best eight stops including two for loss vs. Lenoir-Rhyne (Nov. 9)… Named Defensive Player of the Game against L-R… Tallied two hits each against No. 3 Morehead State (Sep. 21) and Wingate (Oct. 5).
High School: Graduated from Silver Bluff HS in Aiken, S.C… Coached by Al Lawn… Two-time All-State honoree… Three-time All-Conference and All-County selection… Recorded 520 career tackles including 25 sacks… Also posted six interceptions including a pair of touchdowns… Member of back-to-back State Championship teams (2000 & 2001) and three Region title squads (1999, 2000 & 2001)… Two-time Defensive Player of the Year… Played in 2001 North/South All-Star Game… Also lettered in track and basketball.
Personal: Full name is Shawn Dywan Harris… Born March 2, 1984 in Augusta, Ga… Cousins D'Wayne Bates and Corey Chavous are currently playing for the NFL's Minnesota Vikings… He is the son of Jessie Harris.

 

Will Hartsough
Defensive Lineman
6-4 • 275 • Junior
San Diego, Calif. (Santa Rosa/Cada Grande)

#66

Santa Rosa: Played two seasons for JUCO coach Keith Simons at the Santa Rosa, Calif. school… Santa Rosa won the 2002 CIO Bowl Championship… Member of the Dean's List.
High School: Played at Casa Grande HS in Petaluma, Calif… Coached by Rick Dartus.
Personal: Full name is William Lawrence Hartsough… Born Jan. 30, 1976 in San Diego, Calif… Nickname is "Big Will"… Hobbies include basketball… Ambition to own a small business… He is majoring in Communications and minoring in Physical Education… He is the son of Doug and Gloria Hartsough.

Darryl Henry
Wide Receiver
5-7 • 160 • Freshman
Lewisburg, Tenn. (Marshall County)

 

High School: Lettered four years at Marshall County HS in Lewisburg, Tenn… Coached by Mac McCurry… Second Team All-State and was named 2000 Region 5 3A Player of the Year… 2001 All-State Honorable Mention and 2002 Region Most Valuable Running Back… Rushed for 1,879 yards and 20 touchdowns during his prep career… As a receiver, he scored 17 touchdowns while accumulating 1,052 yards… Broke a school record for punts and kickoffs returned for 16 touchdowns… In basketball, he was a three-year starter while shooting 50 percent from the floor and added 19 three-point field goals in 2002-03… Led his team in steals (33) and assists while averaging 7.4 points per game… Member of two State Tournament teams… On the baseball diamond, he posted a .333 career batting average along with a .556 on-base percentage.
Personal: Full name is Darryl Ray Henry… Born Dec. 11, 1984 in Columbia, Tenn… He is the son of Diane Henry… Hobbies include listening to music, riding his motorcycle and playing sports… Darryl is majoring in Business.

Justin Higgins
Placekicker
5-10 • 160 • Freshman
Pelzer, S.C. (Palmetto)

 

High School: Graduated from Palmetto HS in Williamston, S.C… Coached by Tommy Davis… Member of 2002 Region Championship squad… Two-time Special Teams MVP… Two-time All-Conference standout (2001, 2002)… Lettered two years in football four seasons in soccer… 2003 All-State soccer player… Also earned All-Conference honors three times.
Personal: Full name is Justin Nathaniel Higgins… Born Sep. 1, 1985 in Anderson, S.C… He is the son of William and Kathy Higgins.

Mike Hobbs
Defensive Lineman
6-5 • 305 • Senior
Greenville, N.C. (Middle Georgia/D.H. Conley)

#79

Defense
Year
G
Tac
TFL
SK
FF
FR
PD
INT
2001
9
32
2-9
1-8
0
0
0

0-0
2002
11
54
11-8
1-0
0
0
1
0-0
Totals
20
86
13-17
2-8
0
0
1
0-0

2003: Preseason All-South Atlantic Conference Second Team… Along with Lebron Johnson, became the first defensive lineman to earn All-SAC recognition.
2002: All-South Atlantic Conference Second Team… Led all Tusculum defensive linemen with 54 tackles… Started in all 11 games… Made 11 tackles for loss including three at Wingate (Oct. 5)… Also broke up a pass against the Bulldogs…Tallied a career-high eight tackles at No. 3 Carson-Newman (Oct. 26)… Made seven hits each against Newberry (Oct. 19) and No. 10 Catawba (Nov. 2)… Posted lone sack of the season vs. Presbyterian (Oct. 12).
2001: Saw action in nine contests and established himself as one of the leaders of the defensive front… Started in the final three games of the season… Made 32 tackles including two for loss… Also accounted for a sack in home win vs. Stillman (Sep. 15)… He posted four stops against the Tigers, including two for loss… His best game came against No. 25 Carson-Newman (Oct. 13)… Mike recorded nine tackles vs. C-N… He finished his sophomore campaign strong with back-to-back five-hit efforts at Presbyterian (Nov. 3) and vs. Mars Hill (Nov. 10).
Middle Georgia College: Played at the Cochran, Ga. school.
High School: Graduated from D.H. Conley HS in Greenville, N.C… Selected to play in the East-West All-Star Game and was a Second Team All-State pick… A First Team All-County honoree on the prep gridiron… Named Best Lineman four years straight and led D.H. Conley to the state playoffs for three years… Posted 25 sacks in his last two prep campaigns… Also lettered in basketball and baseball.
Personal: Full name is Michael Gerrod Hobbs… Born June 5, 1978… He is the son of Marion and Willie Hobbs and is majoring in Sports Management and minoring in Art.

 

Larry Hollins
Defensive Back
5-10 • 185 • Junior
Ceres, Calif. (Modesto/Thomas Downey)

#24

Modesto JC: 2002 All-Conference Second Team honoree at the Modesto, Calif. school… Coached by Sam Young… 2001 Special Teams Player of the Year.
High School: Played his prep football at Thomas Downey HS and Ceres HS… Earned All-Conference honors both as a defensive back and a running back… 2000 Downey MVP.
Personal: Full name is Larry Darnell Hollins, Jr… Born Dec. 10, 1982 in San Francisco, Calif… Community service includes "Keep Greene Clean"… He is the son of Larry and Deborah Hollins. Larry is majoring in Physical Education.

Gary Holmes
Defensive Lineman
6-3 • 280 • Senior
Greenville, S.C. (Travelers Rest)

#45

Defense
Year
G
Tac
TFL
SK
FF
FR
PD
INT
2000
10
20
2-7
1-4
0
0
1
0-0
2001
9
31
5-7
1-1
0
1
0

0-0
2002
6
8
1-6
1-6
0
1
0
0-0
Totals
25
59
8-20
3-11
0
2
1
0-0

2003: Pioneer Elite for a second straight year.
2002: Played in six contests in an injury plagued season… Made eight total tackles on the year including three at Newberry (Oct. 19)… Made two tackles vs. Lenoir-Rhyne (Nov. 9) including a sack… Pioneer Elite.
2001: Recorded 31 tackles in nine games in his second season with the Pioneers… Posted five tackles for loss, including a sack at Lenoir-Rhyne (Sep. 29)… Posted five tackles each in three games including Tennessee-Martin (Sep. 6), Wingate (Sep. 22) and at Presbyterian (Nov. 3)… Against PC, Gary made two hits for loss… Recorded a fumble recovery vs. UT-Martin and returned it seven yards… Named Tusculum Defensive Player of the Game twice… Earned the honor vs. UT-Martin and at Lenoir-Rhyne… Posted at least two tackles in every game played.
2000: Saw action in 10 games while making 20 tackles, including two for loss of seven yards… Posted a sack in the season finale at Mars Hill (Nov. 11)… Recorded at least one tackle in every game played but one… Broke up a pass at Jacksonville (Sep. 16)… Tallied three tackles against Lenoir-Rhyne (Sep. 30), No. 6 Catawba (Oct. 7), No. 21 Presbyterian (Nov. 4) and Mars Hill.
High School: Attended Travelers Rest HS… Shined at linebacker… Three-year starter who earned All-Region and All-County accolades… Team captain… Lettered three years… Recipient of the team's Best Defensive Lineman Award… Also lettered four seasons in track and field… All-State performer in track, while leading his prep squad to a state title.
Personal: Full name is Gary B. Holmes, Jr… Born June 25, 1981… His father, Gary Holmes, Sr., played football at the University of Florida (1981-84)… He is majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Religion.

Brandon Horton
Linebacker
5-11 • 190 • R. Freshman
Madison, Ala. (S.R. Butler)

#37

2003: Pioneer Elite.
2002: Redshirted.
High School: Graduated from S.R. Butler HS in Huntsville, Ala… Coached by Ron Danely… Earned All-Region accolades twice… All-City three times… Led prep team to a pair of City and Region titles… Defensive MVP… Also lettered in track.
Personal: Full name is Brandon Antwain Horton… Born Feb. 16, 1984 in Huntsville, Ala… He is majoring in Athletic Training and is the son of Frank and Pamela Horton.

Lee Hughes, Jr.
Defensive Lineman
6-3 • 205 • Junior
Marion, S.C. (Marion)

#47

Defense
Year
G
Tac
TFL
SK
FF
FR
PD
INT
2001
6
14
3-6
0-0
0
0
0
0-0
2002
9
12
1-1
0-0
0
1
0
0-0
Totals
15
26
4-7
0-0
0
1
0
0-0

2002: Played in nine games… Posted 12 tackles including one for loss coming in season opener vs. North Greenville (Aug. 29)… Forced a fumble vs. Morehead State (Sep. 21)… Tallied a season best three tackles vs. Lenoir-Rhyne (Nov. 9)… Made two tackles each against North Greenville, Tennessee-Martin (Sep. 5), Morehouse (Sep. 14) and Newberry (Oct. 19).
2001: Saw action in six games where he made 14 tackles, including three for loss… Played in six games, but hampered with injuries for part of the season.
High School: Lettered three seasons at Marion HS for prep coach Bob Rankin… Named to the WBTW-13 All-Area Team… WPDE All-Area Honorable Mention… Listed in the High School Report 100… Recipient of the Best Defensive Lineman of the Year Award… Posted 200 tackles, including 45 for loss and 10 sacks… Led team to a pair of Region titles… Also lettered in track… Guided his prep squad to three Region crowns.
Personal: Full name is Lee Edward Hughes, Jr… Born Oct. 12, 1983 in Marion, S.C… Community service includes "Keep Greene Clean"… He is the son of Lee and Esther Hughes… Lee is majoring in Sports Management and minoring in Coaching.

Austin Hunter
Punter/Kicker
6-0 • 170 • Sophomore
Hartford, Tenn. (Western Carolina/Cosby)

#48

2002: Saw action in three games in his rookie season handling kickoffs… Played against Newberry (Oct. 19), No. 3 Carson-Newman (Oct. 26) and Lenoir-Rhyne (Nov. 9).
High School: Attended Sheridan HS in Indiana and Cosby HS in Tennessee… Graduated from Cosby in 2001… All-East Tennessee honoree… Also earned All-Conference and All-District recognition… Named County High School Player of the Year… Member of Sheridan squad that won 1998 State Championship… Averaged 39.5 yards per punt and placed 90 percent of his kickoffs into the end zone… Also lettered in basketball, baseball and soccer… Member of State Runner-up team at Cosby.
Personal: Full name is Austin Jacob Hunter… Born Aug. 23, 1982 in Indianapolis, Ind… Hobbies include fishing, rafting and anything extreme… Ambition to go into the Fisheries business or work for an aquarium… Community service includes "Keep Greene Clean" and other student service activities… He is the son of John and Linda Hunter.

Darren Jackson
Linebacker
5-8 • 180 • R. Freshman
Warner Robins, Ga. (Warner Robins)

#59

2002: Redshirted.
High School: All-Middle Georgia and All-County honoree at Warner Robins HS in Georgia… Coached by Richard Fendley and Scott Lamb… Earned three Blue Chip Awards… Served as team captain in 2001… Recipient of the Golden Helmet Award… 2001 Blue Chip Defensive Player of the Year… Finished third all-time in tackles for loss… 17th all-time with 189 career tackles… Rushed for 235 yards on 49 carries for a 4.8 average… Scored 16 touchdowns and recorded 12 sacks… Also lettered in baseball and wrestling… Finished 16th in the State and third in the Region in wrestling… Baseball team advanced to the State Elite 8.
Personal: Full name is Darren Michael Jackson… Born Aug. 16, 1984 in Perry, Ga… Hobbies include basketball… Plans to attend culinary arts school following graduation… Darren is majoring in Sports Management and is the son of Michella Jackson and the grandson of Louis Laney, Jr.

Lebron Johnson
Defensive Lineman
6-3 • 275 • Junior
Chattanooga, Tenn. (Brainerd)

#94

Defense
Year
G
Tac
TFL
SK
FF
FR
PD
INT
2001
10
31
4-11
2-9
1
0
0
0-0
2002
11
35
8-31
3-28
0
0
0
0-0
Totals
21
66
12-42
5-37
1
0
0
0-0

2003: Preseason All-South Atlantic Conference Second Team… Along with Mike Hobbs, became the first defensive lineman to earn All-SAC recognition.
2002: All-South Atlantic Conference Second Team… Started in 11 outings… Made 35 tackles including eight for loss of 31 yards… Posted three sacks on the year… Accounted for a career-best seven stops at Newberry (Oct. 19) including two for loss and a sack... Made five hits vs. No. 10 Catawba (Nov. 2) which three were for loss... Named Defensive Player of the Game on three occasions including back-to-back weeks against Newberry and No. 3 Carson-Newman (Oct. 26).
2001: Made 31 tackles while playing in all 10 games… Posted eight solos and 23 unassisted stops… Accounted for four tackles for loss of 11 yards, including a pair of sacks… Blocked a kick at Presbyterian (Nov. 3)… Made a season-high eight hits vs. No. 25 Carson-Newman (Oct. 13)… Also made a tackle for loss against the Eagles… Recorded five hits each vs. Tennessee-Martin (Sep. 6), Newberry (Oct. 27) and Presbyterian… Tallied one sack each vs. UT Martin and Presbyterian.
2000: Redshirted.
High School: Four-year letterman at Brainerd HS… Coached by Eddie Lambert… Earned All-State and All-County accolades… Named Best Defensive Lineman four times… Played in the Shrine All-Star Game… Led his 1997 team to a Region championship.
Personal: Full name is Lebron Phillip Johnson… Born Dec. 25, 1981 in Chattanooga, Tenn… He is the son of Lebron and Lillie Johnson… Lebron is majoring in Sports Management.

Walter Johnson
Defensive Lineman
6-3 • 275 • Junior
Chattanooga, Tenn. (Brainerd)

#7

Defense
Year
G
Tac
TFL
SK
FF
FR
PD
INT
2000
6
24
2-9
2-9
0
0
0
0-0
2001
10
53
12-61
10-55
2
2
0
0-0
Totals
16
77
14-70
12-64
2
2
0
0-0

2003: Pioneer Elite for a second straight year…
2002: Redshirted… Season ended before it started with injury in first week of fall practice… Pioneer Elite.
2001: Finished fourth in the league in sacks with 10, which was one shy of matching a TC single-season record… Recorded 53 tackles, including a team-best 12 tackles for loss of 61 yards… Posted a tackle for loss in nine of 10 games… Accounted for at least one sack in eight games including his last five straight… Tallied a career-high 10 tackles vs. Tennessee-Martin (Sep. 6) including a sack and forced a fumble… Made a season-best three tackles for loss in season-finale win vs. Mars Hill (Nov. 10)… Posted two sacks against the Lions… Also made two sacks at No. 6 Catawba (Oct. 6)… Tallied nine hits vs. Newberry (Oct. 27)… Preceded that with eight hits including a sack vs. No. 25 Carson-Newman (Oct. 13) and a forced fumble.
2000: Saw action in six games… Recorded 24 tackles, including three for loss of 10 yards… Posted a pair of sacks… Made a season-high seven tackles at No. 7 Carson-Newman (Oct. 14)… Tallied five tackles and a sack at Mars Hill (Nov. 11)… Posted a sack vs. No. 6 Catawba (Oct. 7).
High School: A three-year starter at Peach County HS… Coached by Rodney Walker… Led prep squad to three Region titles and a State runner-up showing.
Personal: Full name is Walter Lamar Johnson… Born Jan. 1, 1981 in Warner Robins, Ga… He is the son of Nadal Johnson… Athletic Director's Honor Roll… Walter is majoring in Physical Education and minoring in Coaching.

Candics Jones
Wide Receiver
5-9 • 170 • R. Freshman
Lexington, Tenn. (Lexington)

#84

2002: Redshirted.
High School: Played at Lexington HS in Lexington, Tenn… Coached by Steve Lindsey… All-Region First Team and All-West Tennessee… Recipient of the Most Versatile and Leadership Awards… Recorded 24 receptions for 288 yards… Rushed for 250 yards on 28 carries… Posted 21 tackles, three interceptions and a sack… Lettered in baseball one season finishing second on the team with 38 stolen bases… Team captured District, Region, Sub-State and State titles on the diamond… Lettered in track three seasons finishing Runner-up in the Region… Set school records in the 100 m (10.62), 200 m (22.15) and 300 m hurdles (45.00)… Finished fifth in the State in the 100 m and fourth in 200 m.
Personal: Full name is Candics Eugene Jones… Born June 19, 1984 in Jackson, Tenn… Nickname: "Candy-Man"… He is majoring in Physical Education and minoring in Special Education… Athletic Director's Honor Roll… Ambition to coach following graduation… He is the son of Daniel Jones and Beltha Ross.

Cliff Jones
Wide Receiver
5-10 • 170 • Sophomore
Memphis, Tenn. (Whitehaven)

#80

Rushing
Receiving
Year
G
Att.
Yds.
Avg.
TD
Lng.
Rec.
Yds.
Avg.
TD

Lng.
2002
6
0
0
0.0
0
-
2
3
1.5
0
6
Totals
6
0
0
0.0
0
-
2
3
1.5
0
6

2002: Saw action in six outings… Made two catches on the year.
High School: Played his prep career at Whitehaven HS in Memphis, Tenn… Coached by Maurice Harris… All-State Second Team and All-Region First Team selection… Led Whitehaven to Region championship… In his junior year, scored 10 touchdowns on 51 receptions and 665 yards… He tallied 60 catches for 885 yards and six TD in his senior campaign… Also lettered in basketball, track and baseball.
Personal: Full name is Clifford Earl Jones… Born Oct. 26, 1983 in Memphis, Tenn… Nickname: "C.J."… Cliff is majoring in Sports Management… He is the son of Mary and Curtis Jones.

Derrick Jones
Defensive Back
5-8 • 185 • Freshman
Douglas, Ga. (Coffee)

 

High School: Two-time All-State honoree at Coffee HS in Douglas, Ga… 2002 All-Star… Team captured the 2002 Region Championship.
Personal: Full name is Derrick Derrell Jones… Born Jan. 10, 1985 in Douglas, Ga… Nickname: "D-Jones"… He is the son of Angelo and Shirley Blake… Derrick is majoring in Education.


Justin Kelly
Wide Receiver
5-10 • 175 • Sophomore
Cowpens, S.C. (Broome)

#87

Rushing
Receiving
Year
G
Att.
Yds.
Avg.
TD
Lng.
Rec.
Yds.
Avg.
TD

Lng.
2002
4
3
43
14.3
0
33
0
0
0.0
0
-
Totals
4
3
43
14.3
0
33
0
0
0.0
0
-

2002: Made three catches for 43 yards in his four appearances… First collegiate reception was his longest of the season pulling in a 33-yard pass vs. No. 3 Morehead State (Sep. 21)… Also made catches against Wingate (Oct. 5) and No. 3 Carson-Newman (Oct. 26).
High School: Graduated from Gettys D. Broome HS in Spartanburg, S.C… Two-time All-County and All-Conference performer on the gridiron… Two-time team captain… Set a school record with a 99-yard TD reception in his junior season… In that year, posted 25 catches for 650 yards… In 2001, hauled in 37 receptions for 475 yards… Also lettered in track and basketball… Garnered All-State honors in track… Three-time All-Conference and All-County runner… Track MVP two years… Won the state 200 m and 4 x 100 m relay.
Personal: Full name is Justin Antoine Kelly… Born Dec. 3, 1983 in Spartanburg, S.C… Nickname: "JuJu"… Ambition to become a teacher and a coach following graduation… Justin is majoring in Elementary Education.

Marvin Kelly
Wide Receiver
5-9 • 185 • Senior
Bennettsville, S.C. (Marlboro County)

#4

Rushing
Receiving
Year
G
Att.
Yds.
Avg.
TD
Lng.
Rec.
Yds.
Avg.
TD
Lng.
2000
11
7
12
1.7
0
12
13
87
6.7
0
23
2001
10
21
47
2.2
0
13
6
37
6.2
0
9
2002
11
0
0
0.0
0
-
19
215
11.3
2
59
Totals
32
28
59
2.1
0
13
38
330
8.9
2
59
Punt Returns
Kickoff Returns
Year
G
No.
Yds.
Avg.
TD
Lng.
No.
Yds.
Avg.
TD
Lng.
2000
11
0
0
0.0
0
-
10
189
18.9
0
44
2001
10
8
64
8.0
0
23
4
140
35.0
1
82
2002
11
10
211
21.1
1
54
7
142
20.3
0
42
Totals
32
18
275
15.3
1
54
21
471
22.4
1
82

2003: Pioneer Elite for a third straight season.
2002: Led the league in punt return average (21.1 ypr)… Made at least on catch in 10 of 11 games played… Posted 19 receptions for 215 yards and two touchdowns… Made three grabs for 79 yards including a 59-yard TD reception at Newberry (Oct. 19)… Posted a 47-yard TD vs. Morehead State (Sep. 21)… Completed a 13-yard TD pass to QB Carson Bradley at No. 3 Carson-Newman (Oct. 26)… Special teams weapon… Established TC single-game record with 104 punt return yards vs. North Greenville (Aug. 29) with returns of 54 and 50 yards… Returned a punt 45 yards for a touchdown vs. Lenoir-Rhyne (Nov. 9)… Returned four kickoffs for 103 yards against the Bears… For his efforts vs. L-R, was named SAC Special Teams Player of the Week for the second time in his career… Pioneer Elite.
2001: Played in all 10 games where he shined as a receiver and on Tusculum's special teams… Made six receptions for 37 yards… Posted his best day on special teams at Presbyterian (Nov. 3) where he returned four kickoffs for 140 yards including an 82-yard TD return… That kickoff return was the fourth longest in school history… The 140 return yards against PC was also the second most in a single-game in TC history… Also returned a punt for 16 yards… Named SAC Special Teams Player of the Week… Tallied eight punt returns for 64 yards on the year… Posted three punt returns vs. Mars Hill (Nov. 10), including a season-long 23-yarder… Accounted for two punt returns each against Stillman (Sep. 15) and No. 25 Carson-Newman (Oct. 13)… Carried the ball 21 times for 47 yards… Posted five rushes for 25 yards vs. Newberry (Oct. 27) including a season-best 13-yard run… Longest reception of the year was nine yards at Presbyterian… Posted two receptions for 10 yards vs. Stillman… Pioneer Elite… 2000: Started in all 11 games… Recorded 13 receptions for 87 yards… Best game came at Livingstone (Sep. 9) when he hauled in six passes for 59 yards, including a season-best 23-yard reception… Emerged as a solid return specialist… Brought back 10 kickoffs for 189 yards… Against Arkansas-Monticello (Sep. 2), Marvin accounted for four returns for 92 yards, including one for 44 yards… Posted one tackle at No. 7 Carson-Newman.
High School: Played his prep football at Marlboro County HS in Bennettsville, S.C… Coached by Dean Boyd…. Saw action on both sides of the ball… All-Region honoree… Special Teams Player of the Year… Rushed for 470 yards and 10 touchdowns in 1999… Also pulled in 19 catches for 319 yards and three touchdowns… Led 1998 squad to a State title… Won the Region crown three times… Holds school records for punt return average (22.3 ypr) and longest punt return (87 yds.)… Averaged 19.3 yards on kickoffs, including a pair of returns for touchdowns… On the defensive side, he accounted for 40 tackles and four interceptions… Also lettered in basketball and track.
Personal: Full name is Marvin Jermaine Kelly… Born March 6, 1982 in Laurinburg, N.C… Nickname: "Santana"… He is majoring in Business Management and minoring in Marketing… He is the son of Carolyn and James Kelly.

Cory Kennebrew
Running Back/Defensive Back
5-10 • 185 • Freshman
Knoxville, Tenn. (Austin East)

 

High School: Graduated from Austin East Magnet HS in Knoxville, Tenn… Two-time All-East Tennessee standout… Two-time team MVP and was a member of Austin East's 2001 State Championship team… Recorded 79 tackles, 12 sacks and blocked 10 kicks in 2002… Also rushed for 412 yards on 12 carrries… Member of the East All-Star team… Earned All-KIL, All-Region and All-State honors… Also lettered in track.
Personal: Full name is Cory Robert Kennebrew… Born Mar. 5, 1985 in Knoxville, Tenn… Cory is the son of Lisa Kennebrew.

Demetrius Kilgore
Linebacker
6-2 • 200 • Freshman
Conyers, Ga. (Rockdale County)

 

High School: Attended Rockdale County HS in Conyers, Ga… Coached by Matt Fligg… Posted 105 tackles including 60 solo stops in his junior year… Accounted for 10 sacks and a fumble recovery in 2002… All-Area honor… Earned the Coach's Award in 2002… Also lettered in track… All-State runner in the 4 x 100 m… All-County track standout.
Personal: Full name is Demetrius Lamon Kilgore… Born Jan. 1, 1984 in Atlanta, Ga… He is the son of Connie and Patrick McFarlin..

Mario King
Wide Receiver
5-9 • 180 • Freshman
Warner Robins, Ga. (Houston County)

 

High School: Graduated from Houston County HS in Warner Robins, Ga… Coached by Doug Johnson… All-Conference, All-County and All-State honoree… 2002 Team MVP… Two-time recipient of the Most Outstanding Receiver Award… Also lettered in baseball and basketball.
Personal: Full name is Mario J. King… Born Sep. 3, 1982 in Warner Robins, Ga… He is the son of Yvonne Shannon… Ambition to become a coach… Mario is majoring in Education.

Patrick King
Running Back
6-0 • 200 • R. Freshman
Warner Robins, Ga. (Houston County)

#34

2002: Redshirted.
High School: Attended Houston County HS in Warner Robins, Ga… Coached by Doug Johnson… Rushed for 1,057 yards in his junior campaign… All-State and All-County standout… Lettered in track four times.
Personal: Full name is Patrick Alexander King… Born Feb. 28, 1984 in Warner Robins, Ga… Hobbies include fishing and basketball… Community service includes volunteering at area elementary schools… Majoring in Sports Management… Patrick is the son of Felix and Jan King.

Andrew Koszela
Defensive Lineman
6-4 • 210 • Freshman
Knoxville, Tenn. (Farragut)

#95

High School: All-Region standout at Farragut HS in Knoxville, Tenn… Coached by Eddie Courtney… Three-time Player of the Week for the Admirals… Lettered three years on the gridiron.
Personal: Full name is Andrew L. Koszela… Born Feb. 11, 1985 in Katy, Texas… Nickname: "Koz"… He is the son of Henry and Pamela Koszela…Hobbies include badmitton.

Donny LaFleur
Linebacker
5-9 • 190 • Senior
Milton, Vt. (Milton)

#49

Defense
Year
G
Tac
TFL
SK
FF
FR
PD
INT
2001
5
3
0-0
0-0
0
0
0
0-0
2002
9
17
2-9
1-9
0
2
0
0-0
Totals
14
20
2-9
1-9
0
2
0
0-0

2003: Pioneer Elite for a second straight year.
2002: Made 17 tackles in his nine appearances… Recovered fumbles in back-to-back wins against Morehouse (Sep. 14) and Morehead State (Sep. 21)… Posted a career-high four tackles vs. Morehead State… Tallied three stops each against Tennessee-Martin (Sep. 5) and Lenoir-Rhyne (Nov. 9)… Recorded a sack at Newberry (Oct. 19)… Pioneer Elite.
2001: Saw action on Tusculum's special teams and spot action on defense at linebacker… Made a season best two tackles vs. No. 25 Carson-Newman (Oct. 13)… Both stops against the Eagles were assisted tackles… Recorded a hit vs. Newberry (Oct. 27)… 2000: Sidelined for the season due to broken a arm.
High School: Graduated from Milton HS in Milton, Vt… Coached by Chris Hughes… Four-year starter… Two-time First Team All-State and All-Conference selection… Led prep team to State championship game for three straight seasons… 1997 squad posted a 10-0 record in winning the State title… In 1998, set a new state record with 168 tackles… Two-time team Defensive MVP… Lettered twice in track… Won the individual state championship in the shot put and the discus.
Personal: Full name is Donald Herbert LaFleur… Born Sep. 3, 1981 in Burlington, Vt… Hobbies include skiing, weight lifting, playing hockey and motorcross… Cousin, Katie Breen plays hockey at Colgate University… Cousin, David Breen plays hockey at Merrimack College… Donny is the son of Anne Stanton and is majoring in Sports Science and minoring in Coaching.

Patrick Lankford
Linebacker
6-2 • 180 • Freshman
Kingsport, Tenn. (Farragut)

 

High School: All-State star at Sullivan South HS in Kingsport, Tenn… Coached by Pat Fraley… Three-time All-Conference standout who accounted for 400 tackles in his prep career… Posted a team-best 150 stops in 2001… Team Captain… Comeback Player of the Year and Rebel Award winner in 2002… Led team to a pair of Conference runner-up finishes… Earned invitation to play in international All-Star game in Australia.
Personal: Full name is Patrick Andrew Lankford… Born July 20, 1985 in Maysville, Ky… Nickname: "Lank"… He is the son of Rick and Carol Scudiere… Patrick is majoring in Mathematics.

Mario Leon
Offensive Lineman
6-3 • 275 • Junior
Lathrop, Calif. (San Joaquin Delta/Sierra)

#71

San Joaquin Delta: 2002 All-Conference selection at the Stockton, Calif. school… Coached by Gary Barlow… Member of 2002 Mid-Empire Conference Championship squad that went 9-2.
High School: Attended Sierra HS in Manteca, Calif… Played in the Lions All-Star Game… Lettered in football, wrestling and track & field… 2001 wrestling MVP… Earned All-Conference distinction in the discus… All-Conference wrestler.
Personal: Full name is Mario Garcia Leon… Born Dec. 27, 1982 in French Camp, Calif… Hobbies include reading… Hopes to open a restaurant following graduation… Athletic Director's Honor Roll… Majoring in Mass Media… He is the son of Rosemary and Artemio Lopez and Mario Leon.

Keon Lewis
Linebacker
5-9 • 195 • Freshman
Camden, S.C. (Crestwood)

 

High School: Graduated from Crestwood HS in Sumter, S.C… Coached by Keith Crolley and Doc Lewis… Two-time All-Conference selection… Named to the South Carolina 4A All-Region team… In 2002, recorded 164 tackles including 15 for loss… Also accounted for 12 quarterback hurries, seven sacks and an interception… 2003 Defensive Player of the Year… Sumter Touchdown Club Defensive Player of the Week two times… 2003 Gatorade Award winner.
Personal: Full name is Keon Terrell Lewis… Born Nov. 21, 1984 in Bishopville, S.C… He is the son of Loretta Lewis.

John Lindsey
Linebacker
6-2 • 215 • Freshman
Greenville, S.C. (Greenville)

 

High School: Attended Greenville Senior HS in Greenville, S.C… Coached by Larry Frost… All-State, All-Conference and All-County honoree… In 2002, tallied 102 tackles at linebacker… Shrine Bowl participant… Recipient of the Spark Plug Award and Captain's Award… 2002 squad won the Region title with the school's first perfect season in 50 years… Also lettered in basketball and track.
Personal: Full name is John Lewis Lindsay… Born Jan. 24, 1984 in Winston-Salem, N.C… Nickname: "The Hulk"… John is majoring in Pre-Dental and is the son of Don Hill and Carrie Lindsey.


Randy Loggins
Offensive Lineman
6-3 • 300 • Junior
Stockton, Calif. (San Joaquin Delta/Bear Creek)

#77

San Joaquin Delta: Member of 2002 Mid-Empire Conference Championship squad that went 9-2… Coached by Gary Barlow at the Stockton, Calif. school.
High School: Graduated from Bear Creek HS in Stockton, Calif… Coached by Bob Rose… All-League First Team and All-Area Second Team honoree… Named Outstanding Offensive Lineman of the Year twice… Played in the Lions All-Star Game… Led senior squad to a 7-3 record.
Personal: Full name is Randy Eugene Loggins… Born May 27, 1983 in Fremont, Calif… Hobbies include computers, music and sports… Ambition to attend a computer engineering school after Tusculum… Majoring in Mass Media… Randy is the son of Jeannie Loggins.

Josh Loller
Quarterback
6-0 • 170 • Freshman
Kingsport, Tenn. (Dobyns-Bennett)

 

High School: Played his prep football at Dobyns-Bennett HS in Kingsport, Tenn… Coached by Graham Clark… Member of back-to-back Big East Championship squads (2001, 2002)… 2001 squad went 10-1 while the 2002 club posted a 11-3 worksheet… 2002 squad advanced to the State semifinals.
Personal: Full name is Joshua Eric Loller… Born Aug. 8, 1985 in Kingsport, Tenn… Nickname: "McClintock"… Hobbies include singing and weightlifting… He is the son of Susan Loller and the grandson of Levenus McClintock… Josh is majoring in Pre-Pharmacy and Business… He is also minoring in Chemistry.

Octavius Love
Defensive Back
5-10 • 175 • Freshman
Wellford, S.C. (James F. Byrnes)

 

High School: Graduated from James F. Byrnes HS in Duncan, S.C… Coached by Bobby Bentley… Earned All-Conference and All-County honors in 2002… Two-time recipient of the Defensive Back Award… Member of 2002 State Championship team… Accounted for a school single-game record three interceptions… Finished his prep career with 237 tackles and eight interceptions… Tallied 127 tackles and five interceptions in 2002… Made 110 stops and picked off three passes in 2001… Also lettered in track… Three-year member of the Honor Roll.
Personal: Full name is Octavius Quartez Love… Born Aug. 22, 1985 in Atlanta, Ga… Nickname: "Love"… He is the nephew of Yolanda White.


Jaime Mack
Linebacker
5-8 • 180 • Freshman
Lamar, S.C. (Lamar)

 

High School: Graduated from Lamar HS in Lamar, S.C… Coached by J.R. Boyd… 2002 All-State standout… Two-time All-Region performer… Played in the North-South All-Star Game in 2003… 2002 All-Area honoree… Darlington County Player of the Week… Recipient of the Weightlifting & Agility Award four years… Member of 2002 State Championship squad… Led LHS to back-to-back Region titles in 2001 and 2002… Lower State Champions in 2001 and runner-up in 2002… Rushed for 2,505 yards on 405 carries in his prep career… Also made 154 tackles including six sacks… Lettered in track three years… Member of three State Championship teams… Won state title in the 100 m with a time of 10.6 seconds… Posted a time of 14.3 seconds in the 110m hurdles.
Personal: Full name is Jaime Keshaun Mack… Born Aug. 5, 1984 in Darlington, S.C… Nickname: "Mack Attack"… Jaime is the son of Paula Mack-Days and Carl Days.


Steven Mahelona
Running Back
5-11 • 210 • Junior
Kailua Kona, Haw. (Hawaii/Orange Coast/Konawaena)

#29

Orange Coast… Played at the Coasta Mesa, Calif. school for JUCO coach Mike Taylor… Also attended the University of Hawaii…
High School: Graduated from Konawaena HS in Kealakekua, Hawaii… Coached by Roy Aukai… Lettered in football, soccer, paddle and track… Prep team posted a 10-0 record in each of his last two seasons… All-Conference standout…
Personal: Full name is Steven K. Mahelona… Born Feb. 28, 1982 in Honolulu, Hawaii… Nickname: "Baba"… He is the son of Steven and Laurie Mahelona… Hobbies include going to the beach… Majoring in Business and Physical Education.

Tyler Martin
Defensive Lineman
6-3 • 245 • Freshman
Guntersville, Ala. (Guntersville)

 

High School: Two-time All-County honoree at Guntersville HS in Guntersville, Ala… Coached by Phil Isom… Lettered in football three years… Two-time All-Region standout in 2001 and 2002… Led GHS to four trips to the State playoffs… Member of two County championship teams and was part of Guntersville's 2000 Area championship season… 2002 team captain… 2002 recipient of the Golden Helmet Leadership Award… Selected as Mr. Guntersville High School, Most Dependable and Best All-Around.
Personal: Full name is George Tyler Martin… Born Sep. 18, 1984 in Huntsville, Ala… Nickname: "T-Martin"… Hobbies include team roping, team penning and golf… His great uncles, Buddy Beard and Happy Beard played football at Alabama in the 1930's and 1940's… His grandfather played football at Chattanooga in 1940… Cousin Randy Beard played football at Kentucky in 1960… George is a Pre-Vet major and is the son of Rodney and Ginny Martin.

Junior Masco
Defensive Back
6-1 • 185 • Senior
Las Vegas, Nev. (Antelope Valley/El Dorado)

#9

Defense
Year
G
Tac
TFL
SK
FF
FR
PD
INT
2002
11
22
0-0
0-0
0
0
0
2 (-4)
Totals
11
22
0-0
0-0
0
0
0
2 (-4)

2003: Pioneer Elite.
2002: Played in all 11 games… Finished with 22 tackles and two interceptions… Picked off passes in last two games of the season… Posted a pick vs. Lenoir-Rhyne (Nov. 9) and followed that a week later with an INT at Mars Hill (Nov. 16)… Made four tackles each against Morehead State (Sep. 21) and No. 10 Catawba (Nov. 2)… Broke up five passes on the year including one each at Morehouse (Sep. 14), Morehead State (Sep. 21), Catawba, Lenoir-Rhyne and Mars Hill.
Antelope Valley College: Named 2000 Defensive Back of the Year… Finished two-year career at AVC with nine interceptions with four picks in 2000 including three in one game vs. Victor Valley.
High School: Graduated from El Dorado HS in Las Vegas, Nev… Coached by Ken Trajlio… Two-time All-Sunrise League honoree… Named team Offensive Player of the Year… Posted 37 receptions for 647 yards and eight touchdowns… Also rushed for a pair of scores… Made 30 tackles and three interceptions including one for a 43-yard TD… Led senior squad to a Sunrise Division title… Also earned the Coach's Award and Special Teams Award… Lettered in track three years.
Personal: Full name is Charles Henry Masco, Jr… Born June 23, 1980 in Bryan, Texas… Nickname is "Junior"… Hobbies include fishing and cutting hair... Ambition to work with a sports team... He is the son of Charles and Barbara Masco… Junior is majoring in Sports Management.

Dylan Mason
Placekicker
6-0 • 180 • Junior
Santa Rosa, Calif. (Santa Rosa/St. Helena)

#10

Santa Rosa JC: JCFootball.com Outstanding Performer… Coached by Keith Simons at the Santa Rosa, Calif. school… Converted 13/18 field goals (72%), 77/88 PAT's (88%), eight touchbacks… All-time career PAT conversion leader (77).
High School: Graduated from St. Helena HS in St. Helena, Calif… Coached by Kyle Schuh… Also lettered in basketball, golf and soccer… Two-time All-Conference pick in soccer and golf... Named to the All-County soccer team.
Personal: Full name is Dylan AW Mason… Born July 11, 1983 in Santa Rosa, Calif… Hobbies include golf and snowboarding… Ambition to become a small business owner… Majoring in Business Administration and minoring in Economics… He is the son of Larry and Holly Mason.

 

Brandon Masters
Offensive Lineman
6-2 • 330 • Freshman
Dandridge, Tenn. (Jefferson County)

 

High School: Played his prep football at Jefferson County HS in Dandridge, Tenn... Coached by Scott Medelows... Two-time All-Conference football standout... Team advanced to the third round of the 5A TSSAA Playoffs... Recipient of the Most Improved Award in 2000... Also lettered in wrestling and track.
Personal: Full name is Brandon Ray Masters... Born June 11, 1984 in Charlotte, N.C... Hobbies include Hondas... He is the son of Tim and Mona Masters.


Gavin Mauldin
Offensive Lineman
6-7 • 290 • R. Freshman
Elba, Ala. (Elba)

#65

2002: Redshirted.
High School: Mentored by Mike Waters at Elba HS in Elba, Ala… Earned All-State recognition by the Birmingham News… 2002 Dothan Eagle "Super 12"… 2002 Most Valuable Offensive Lineman… Lettered four years on the gridiron.
Personal: Full name is Gavin Paul Mauldin… Born Jan. 10, 1984 in Enterprise, Ala… SAC Commissioner's Honor Roll… Athletic Director's Honor Roll… Gavin is the son of Jeff and Teresa Mauldin and is majoring in Environmental Science.

Andrew McClintock
Linebacker
5-11 • 190 • Freshman
Wellford, S.C. (James F. Byrnes)

#44

High School: Played for prep coach Bobby Bentley at James F. Byrnes HS in Duncan, S.C… Two-time All-Area and All-Region performer… Member of 2002 State and Region Championship team… Posted 321 career tackles including 165 in 2001 and 156 in 2002… Recipient of the Most Improved Award… Greer Citizen Defensive Player of the Week… 2001 & 2002 Defensive Player of the Year… Greer Citizen and Spartanburg Herald Defensive Player of the Year… The Piedmont Pickum Show Player of the Week… Also lettered in track three times.
Personal: Full name is Andrew Christopher McClintock… Born June 17, 1985 in Spartanburg, S.C… Nickname: "Drew"… Hobbies include working on cars and hopes to open a body shop following graduation… He is the son of Tracie Y. McClintock and is majoring in Business Management.


Sam McClung
Offensive Lineman
6-5 • 320 • Sophomore
Lewisburg, W.Va. (Hargrave Military/Greenbrier)

#73

2002: Saw action in all 11 games on the offensive line for the Pioneers.
High School: Graduated from Greenbrier HS in Lewisburg, W.Va… Three-year letterman… Coached by Bob McLintock… Three-time All-Conference performer… Twice named to the All-State squad… Named FCA Southern West Virginia Player of the Year… 1998 team went 7-3 and advanced to the state playoffs… Lettered in track three times… Played in the North/South Game.
Personal: Full name is Francis Samuel McClung… Born July 16, 1982 in Ronceverte, W.Va… Comes from a very athletic family… Brother, Marcus McClung played on the gridiron at Virginia Tech before moving onto the British Columbia Lions of the Canadian Football League… His other brother Seth pitches in the Tampa Bay Devil Rays' organization… Another brother, Shawn McClung, is an extreme sports whitewater rafter… Sam is the son of Mike and Marky McClung… Sam is active with "The Well" and FCA… Majoring in Mass Media and minoring in Religion.

Earnest McIntosh, Jr.
Running Back
5-10 • 175 • Freshman
Townsend, Ga. (McIntosh County Academy)

 

High School: Graduated from McIntosh County Academy in Darien, Ga… Coached by Bradley Warren… All-State tight end in 2001… First Team 3A All-Region honoree at tight end and defensive end from 1999-02… Made 21 catches for 250 yards in 2001… Also rushed for 400 yards and recorded 110 tackles… Two-time team MVP… Four-time recipient of the Iron Man Award… Also lettered in basketball and track.
Personal: Full name is Earnest Leroy McIntosh, Jr… Born Apr. 11, 1984 in Savannah, Ga… Nickname: "E"… Hobbies include playing the guitar… Cousin, Jermaine Austin plays football at Georgia Southern… Earnest is majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Music… He is the son of Earnest McIntosh, Sr. and Sandra McIntosh.

Eric McIntyre
Running Back
5-9 • 180 • R. Freshman
Melbourne, Fla. (Melbourne)

#39

2002: Redshirted.
High School: Two-time All-County standout at Melbourne HS in Melbourne, Fla… Coached by Mike Vogt… 2001 All-Conference selection… Team finished as District runner-up in 2000 and 2001… Also lettered in baseball three seasons.
Personal: Full name is Eric Mathew McIntyre… Born Apr. 4, 1984 in Melbourne, Fla… He is the son of Tom and Mary McIntyre.

Chris Mosley
Running Back
5-8 • 185 • Sophomore
Clarksville, Tenn. (Clarksville)

#11

Rushing
Receiving
Year
G
Att.
Yds.
Avg.
TD
Lng.
Rec.
Yds.
Avg.
TD
Lng.
2002
4
4
9
2.2
0
6
0
0
0.0
0
-
Totals
4
4
9
2.2
0
6
0
0
0.0
0
-

2002: Played in four games for the Pioneers where he rushed for nine yards on four carries… Made collegiate debut vs. North Greenville (Aug. 29) where he ran the ball two times for seven yards… Also recorded a pair of carries at Wingate (Oct. 5)… Posted three tackles on special teams including two stops at Wingate… Assisted on a tackle at Carson-Newman (Oct. 26).
High School: Lettered four years at Clarksville HS... Coached by Robert Ateca... Earned All-State, All-Region and All-Area honors... Led his 2000 team to the playoffs and a 10-2 record... Posted 1,200 yards rushing and 14 touchdowns... Named Best Offensive Back... Also accounted for 110 tackles, four interceptions and three fumble recoveries... Lettered in track three years.
Personal: Full name is Christopher Lance Mosley... Born Dec. 11, 1982 in Clarksville, Tenn... He is the son of Joe and Deborah Buck... Chris is majoring in Mathematics.

Ramon Murillo
Offensive Lineman
6-1 • 280 • Junior
Garden Grove, Calif. (Golden West/Ocean View)

#76

Golden West College: Played two years at the Huntington Beach, Calif. school for Coach Ray Sharkelford… Named Player of the Week in game against Palomar College.
High School: Graduated from Ocean View HS in Huntington Beach… Coached by Harold Eggers… Two-time All-League honoree… Earned the Most Improved Award in his freshman season… Team made back-to-back playoff appearances for the first time in 10 years… Lettered three seasons on the prep gridiron.
Personal: Full name is Ramon Murillo, Jr… Born Dec. 6, 1982 in Purepero, Michuacan… Nickname: "Monchi"… He is the son of Ramon and Esperanza Murillo.

Matthew Nelms
Defensive Back
5-10 • 175 • R. Freshman
Chattanooga, Tenn. (Brainerd)

#30

2002: Redshirted.
High School: Played at Brainerd HS in Chattanooga, Tenn. for prep coach Eddie Lambert… Lettered three years on the gridiron and was a member of Brainerd's Region Championship squad… Two-time member of Who's Who Among American High School Students.
Personal: Full name is Matthew Lemuel Nelms… Born Oct. 29, 1982 in Chattanooga, Tenn… Nickname: "Matt-Dog"… Hobbies include basketball, video games and pool… Matthew is majoring in Business Administration and is the son of Howard and Marcella Nelms.

Jahmaal Nelson
Defensive Back
5-10 • 200 • Senior
Spartanburg, S.C. (Dorman)

#22

Defense
Year
G
Tac
TFL
SK
FF
FR
PD
INT
2000
11
34
1-8
0-0
0
0
2
0-0
2001
9
26
0-0
0-0
0
0
3
2-0
2002
11
75
9-20
1-6
0
1
4
0-0
Totals
31
135
10-28
1-6
0
1
9
2-0

2003: Pioneer Elite for a second straight season.
2002: Started in all 11 contests… Finished third on the team in tackles with 75… Tallied nine tackles for loss including a sack… Recorded four passes defended… Made at least three tackles in every game… Posted a career-high nine tackles at Tennessee-Martin (Sep. 5)… Followed that with four straight eight-tackle outings against Morehouse (Sep. 14), No. 3 Morehead State (Sep. 21), Wingate (Oct. 5), and Presbyterian (Oct. 12)… Posted two tackles for loss against UT-Martin and at No. 3 Carson-Newman (Oct. 26)… Sack came against Presbyterian and recovered a fumble at Mars Hill (Nov. 16)… Pioneer Elite.
2001: Played in all 10 games in the defensive backfield… Recorded tackles in nine outings… Best game came in home opener vs. Tennessee-Martin (Sep. 6)… Made six tackles against the Skyhawks and an interception… Hauled in his second interception at Presbyterian (Nov. 3)… Tallied four hits each vs. Wingate (Sep. 22) and Lenoir-Rhyne (Sep. 29)… Accounted for three hits apiece in wins vs. No. 9 Morehead State (Aug. 30) and vs. Stillman (Sep. 15)… Finished the year with five passes defended, including two deflections vs. Stillman.
2000: Accounted for 34 tackles including one for loss… Played in all 11 games… Tallied a season-best eight tackles in win at Mars Hill (Nov. 11)… Six of those hits were solo stops… Posted five tackles against Jacksonville (Sep. 16) and No. 21 Presbyterian (Nov. 4)… Named Special Teams Player of the Game in the Jacksonville game… Blocked a punt vs. No. 6 Catawba resulting in a safety… Recorded a pair of pass deflections against Livingstone (Sep. 9) and Presbyterian.
High School: A four-year starter at Dorman HS in Spartanburg, S.C… Starred in the defensive and offensive backfields… All-Area and All-Region II 4A selection… Rushed for over 3,600 yards during his career, including 2,300 yards in his last two seasons… Named Offensive Player of the Year in 1999… Rushed for 10 touchdowns in his senior campaign, while also making 17 catches for 196 yards and a TD… Also posted 65 tackles.
Personal: Full name is Jahmaal Rashad Nelson… Born April 24, 1982 in Spartanburg, S.C… His cousin, Anthony Simmons plays for the Seattle Seahawks… Jahmaal is majoring in Special Education… Athletic Director's Honor Roll… Ambition to become a teacher and a coach… He is the son of Bobby and Teresa Nelson.

William Nelson
Linebacker
5-10 • 210 • Freshman
Chattanooga, Tenn. (Boyd Buchannan)

 

High School: Two-time All-State standout at Boyd-Buchanan HS in Chattanooga, Tenn… Coached by Robert Akins… Three-time All-Region honoree… Selected to "Best of Preps" in 2001 and 2002… Member of 2000 and 2002 Region Championship squads… 2003 All-Star participant.
Personal: Full name is William Demont Nelson… Born Sep. 20, 1983 in Nashville, Tenn… William is majoring in Business… He is the son of Yolanda Nelson and the brother of Kenneth Dupree.

Cory Newton
Punter/Kicker
6-3 • 190 • Junior
Spring Lake, N.C.
(Winston-Salem State/Pine Forest)

#88

Scoring
Punting
Year
G
PAT
FG
Pts.
No.
Yds.
Avg.
Lng.
I20
Winston-Salem State University
2001
11
0-0
0-0
0
62
2359
38.0
72
23

Tusculum College
2002
1
0-0
0-0
0
1
36
36.0
36
23
Totals
12
0-0
0-0
0
63
2395
38.0
72
23

2002: Saw limited action at punter in his first TC season… Only punt came in home finale vs. Lenoir-Rhyne (Nov. 9) where he recorded a kick for 36 yards…
Winston-Salem State: 2001 All-CIAA Second Team… Member of CIAA Western Division Championship team… Ranked second in the league averaging 38.0 yards per punt… Pinned the opposition inside the 20-yard line on 23 occasions… Longest punt of the season came against Elizabeth City State (Nov. 3) when he recorded a school record 72-yarder… Also kicked three 60+ yard punts… 62-yarder vs. Fayetteville State (Sep. 24), 61-yarder vs. Virginia State (Oct. 20) and 61 yards again vs. Virginia Union (Nov. 10) in the CIAA Championship game… Named CIAA Special Teams Player of the Week vs. Johnson C. Smith (Oct. 27)… 2000: Redshirted...
High School: Graduated from Pine Forest HS in Fayetteville, N.C… Coached by Dean Saffos… Lettered two years in football… Second Team All-State selection… Also earned All-Conference and All-Region honors… Team co-captain… Four-time WZS-FM Player of the Game… Led senior team to Conference title with a 13-2 record… Averaged 42 yards per punt including a 61-yarder… Lettered three years as a goalie in soccer… Garnered All-Conference accolades three times… Posted a 1.38 goals against average…
Personal: Full name is William Cory Newton… Born Sep. 10, 1981 in Fayetteville, N.C… Attended the Ray Guy Kicking Camp in Cincinnati, Ohio this past summer where he won the "Coffin Corner Competition"… Majoring in Sports Management and minoring in Business Management and Administration… He is the son of Jon and Donna Blossom.

Travis Oliver
Wide Receiver
6-0 • 175 • R. Freshman
Belton, S.C. (Belton Honea-Path)

#17

2003: Pioneer Elite.
2002: Redshirted.
High School: Graduated from Belton-Honea Path HS in Honea Path, S.C… Coached by Wayne Green… Three-time All-Conference selection on the gridiron while leading his squad to a 2001 Region title… Three-time recipient of the Best Defensive Back Award… 2001 team captain… Played in the North/South All-Star Game… Recipient of the Academic Award… Also lettered in track and basketball… Three-time All-State, All-Conference and All-County runner… Established records in the long jump (23'5") and the 400m hurdles (56.75).
Personal: Full name is Travis Arsenio Oliver… Born Dec. 1, 1983 in Anderson, S.C… Hobbies include music and surfing the Internet… His uncle, Jim Rice, was an all-star outfielder with the Boston Red Sox from 1974-89… Travis is majoring in Business and is the son of Jessie Oliver.

Colby Patterson
Offensive Lineman
6-6 • 285 • R. Freshman
Dalton, Ga. (Dalton)

#70

2002: Redshirted.
High School: Played his prep football at Dalton HS in Dalton, Ga… Coached by Ronnie McClung… Two-time All-North Georgia and All-Area selection… Led Dalton to a 2001 State Championship… Lettered four years.
Personal: Full name is Colby David Patterson… Born Oct. 5, 1983 in Dalton, Ga… He is the son of Clarence and Mildred Patterson… Colby is majoring in Pre-Pharmacy.

Rodney Peebles
Linebacker
6-0 • 200 • R. Freshman
Sumter, S.C. (Crestwood)

#42

2002: Redshirted.
High School: Graduated from Crestwood HS in Sumter, S.C… Played in North/South All-Star Game… All-State and All-Conference selection… Defensive Player of the Year… Established school record with 179 tackles… Also lettered in basketball and track three times.
Personal: Full name is Rodney Fitzgerald Peebles… Born Sep. 6, 1983 in Chicago, Ill… He is the son of Robert E. Davis.

Felix Perez
Offensive Lineman
6-1 • 290 • Senior
Lancaster, Calif. (Antelope Valley/Silverado)

#75

2002: Played in all 11 games including eight starts on the TC offensive line with the Pioneers going 6-2 in those starts.
Antelope Valley College: Started in 15 games, including 10 last season… In 2000, played five games at defensive tackle where he recorded four tackles against Santa Monica and Grossmont… Last season, moved to the center position where he garnered All-Foothill Conference Honorable Mention accolades… Paced AVC to a 7-3 record and advanced to the Potato Bowl… Coached by Brent Carder.
High School: Graduated from Silverado HS… Coached by John DeNardin… Lettered two years… Named Second Team All-Sunrise Division as a senior… Second Team All-Conference honoree… Led SHS to their first-ever playoff appearance in his final season going 7-3… Recipient of the Coach's Award.
Personal: Full name is Felix Christopher Perez… Born May 16, 1982 in Bellflower, Calif… Athletic Director's Honor Roll… He is the son of Desiree and Felix Perez… Majoring in Sports Management.

Kody Philpot
Defensive Lineman
6-2 • 200 • Freshman
Silver Creek, Ga. (Rockmart)

 

High School: Graduated from Rockmart HS in Rockmart, Ga… Coached by Dan Duff… Four-year letterman on the gridiron… Two-time team captain… Led sophomore squad to 7-3 campaign in 2000… Three-time recipient of the Most Improved Award… Game MVP six times… Also lettered in basketball and track.
Personal: Full name is Kody Lavelle Philpot… Born Aug. 10, 1984 in Rome, Ga… Kody is majoring in Business… He is the son of Janie Hudson.

Daniel Preston
Placekicker
6-0 • 200 • Freshman
Meadowview, Va. (Patrick Henry)

 

High School: Played his prep football at Patrick Henry HS in Glade Spring, Va… Coached by Richie Thomas, Brian Johnson and Tim Johnson… Three-time First Team All-Hogoheegee District punter (2000-2002)… First Team All-Region C punter (2001, 2002)… First Team All-State Group A Punter (2001, 2002)… First Team All-Hogoheegee District quarterback (2002)… Honorable Mention All-Region C quarterback (2002)… Named First Team All-Messenger Team by the Smyth City News-Messenger from 2000 to 2002 as a punter… First Team All-Messenger Team in 2002 as a quarterback… First Team All-Southwest Virginia punter in 2001 and 2002 selected by the Bristol Herald Courier… 2003 Offensive MVP… Averaged 41 yard per punt in 2002… Passed for 1,076 yards and seven touchdowns in his senior campaign… Also rushed for 489 yards and six TD… Converted 11 of 16 extra points… Also lettered in baseball and basketball… First Team All-Hogoheegee District second baseman in 2001… Honorable Mention All-Region C honoree in 2003… 2002 Honorable Mention All-District… Second Team All-District outfielder in 2000… First Team All-Messenger Team from 2001-03… Finalist for Messenger Player of the Year… Batted .355 with five home runs, 25 RBI and a .668 slugging percentage in 2003… 2003 PHHS Scholar Athlete Award recipient… 2003 PHHS United States Navy Athletic Award.
Personal: Full name is Daniel Grey Preston… Born Oct. 19, 1984 in Abingdon, Va… Hobbies include golf, mountain biking and skiing… He is the son of Grey and Mary Lynn Preston… Daniel is majoring in Political Science with a minor in Business.

Craig Pritchett
Linebacker
6-0 • 230 • Senior
Rossville, Ga. (Ridgeland)

#55

Defense
Year
G
Tac
TFL
SK
FF
FR
PD
INT
2000
11
66
9-26
2-13
2
2
4
4-42
2001
10
82
9-22
1-5
1
0
0
0-0
2002
11
90
17-32
2-11
2
3
2
1-25
Totals
32
238
35-80
5-29
5
5
6
5-67

2003: Preseason All-South Atlantic Conference First Team… Enters his final collegiate campaign with 238 career tackles which are fourth most in school history… His 34 career tackles for loss are second all-time and is ranked second in fumbles forced (5), third in fumble recoveries (5) and fifth in career interceptions (5)… Has made at least nine tackles for loss in each of his three seasons… Pioneer Elite.
2002: South Atlantic Conference Scholar Athlete of the Year… All-South Atlantic Conference Second Team… Academic All-District IV Second Team… Started in 11 games and finished second on the team with 90 tackles… Tied for the team lead with 16 tackles for loss… Accounted for double-digit tackles five times including four straight games to end the year… Made a career-high 13 tackles at No. 3 Carson-Newman (Oct. 26)… Posted a dozen hits each against Tennessee-Martin (Sep. 5) and Mars Hill (Nov. 16)… Made three tackles for loss and recovered a fumble at Mars Hill… Also recovered fumbles at Morehouse (Sep. 14) and Wingate (Oct. 5)… Forced a fumble each against North Greenville (Aug. 29) and No. 10 Catawba (Nov. 2)… Craig recorded an interception against Catawba and returned it for 25 yards… For his efforts, was named D2Football.com National Defensive Player of the Week Honorable Mention… Pioneer Elite.
2001: Started in all 10 games… Finished second on the team with 82 tackles, including nine for loss… Recorded double-digit tackles five times, including three of his last four contests… Posted a season-high 12 stops vs. Tennessee-Martin (Sep. 6)… Also posted a TFL… For his efforts, he was named SAC Defensive Player of the Week… Made 11 tackles at No. 9 Morehead State (Aug. 26) and was named TC Defensive Player of the Game… He made 10 stops vs. Newberry (Oct. 27) including a season-high three for loss… He was tabbed Defensive Player of the Game as well in the win over the Indians… Two weeks earlier, he tallied 10 stops vs. No. 25 Carson-Newman (Oct. 13)… Finished the season strong with 11 tackles vs. Mars Hill (Nov. 10)… At No. 6 Catawba (Oct. 6), Craig made seven hits, including two for loss and a sack resulting in a fumble.
2000: South Atlantic Conference Defensive Freshman of the Year… Finished fourth on the team with 66 tackles, including nine for loss of 26 yards… Started in all 11 contests… Earned Defensive Player of the Game honors three times… Tallied 12 tackles in homecoming win vs. Lenoir-Rhyne (Sep. 30)… Against the Bears, he also accounted for an interception, a sack and forced a fumble… Followed that performance with another dozen hits a week later vs. No. 6 Catawba (Oct. 7)… His four interceptions are the second highest single-season total by a Pioneer and the most by a TC freshman… Picked off a pass in his collegiate debut vs. West Virginia Tech (Aug. 26)… In that game, he made eight tackles, including three for loss… Returned an INT for 30 yards at Newberry (Oct. 28) and posted another one a week later vs. No. 21 Presbyterian (Nov. 4)…
1999: Redshirted.
High School: Two-time All-Region selection at Ridgeland HS… Led RHS to a Tri-Region title and four consecutive playoff appearances… In 1998, he accounted for 119 tackles, an interception and two fumble recoveries… Posted 91 tackles and picked off three passes in 1997… Coached by Jimmy Starling… Team captain and earned the Georgia Certificate of Merit… Lettered in track twice… Member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Full name is Terry Craig Pritchett… Born Feb. 16, 1981 in Fort Wayne, Ind… SAC Commissioner's Honor Roll… Athletic Director's Honor Roll… Community service includes the "Lunch Buddies" program at Highland Elementary School in Greeneville… He is the son of Terry and Cathy Pritchett… He is majoring in Graphic Design.

Matt Riggs
Wide Receiver
6-1 • 180 • Junior
Dayton, Tenn. (Rhea County)

#18

Rushing
Receiving
Year
G
Att.
Yds.
Avg.
TD
Lng.
Rec.
Yds.
Avg.
TD
Lng.
2001
3
0
0
0.0
0
-
2
4
2.0
0
3
2002
11
2
36
18.0
0
29
43
560
13.0
8
48
Totals
14
2
36
18.0
0
29
45
564
12.5
8
48


2003: Preseason All-South Atlantic Conference First Team… His eight career touchdown receptions (all coming in 2002) are currently tied for third all-time in school history.
2002: All-South Atlantic Conference Second Team… Established a new TC single-season record with eight touchdown receptions… Led team with 43 catches for 560 yards… Made at least two catches in every game… Opened season with six grabs for 114 yards vs. North Greenville (Aug. 29)… Broke a school record and tied a SAC single-game best with four TD catches vs. Lenoir-Rhyne (Nov. 9), including three alone in the first half… Against the Bears, Matt made five catches for 116 yards… Hauled in two TD grabs at Wingate (Oct. 5)… Posted a pair of touchdowns at No. 3 Carson-Newman (Oct. 26)… Also tallied a career-best eight receptions against C-N.
2001: Hauled in two receptions for four yards… Posted one catch in home win vs. Stillman (Sep. 15) for three yards… His other haul came in victory over Newberry (Oct. 27)… "Big Dogg" Award recipient with big hit against Wingate (Sep. 22)… Also played baseball for the Pioneers recording a pair of doubles...
High School: Played at Rhea County HS in Evansville, Tenn… Coached by Jason Fitzgerald… Two-time All-State, All-Region and All-District pick… Named 2000 Defensive Player of the Year… Led 1999 team to District crown… Posted 972 receiving yards on 37 catches and scored 12 touchdowns, including a 95-yard TD catch… On defense, made 31 tackles, four interceptions, broke up five passes and blocked three kicks… 1999 Coca-Cola Red Zone Player of the Year… 1999 Tennessee Athletic Coaches Association Class 4A Region Player of the Year… Two-time nominee for the "Scrappy Moore Male Athlete of the Year… 1999 RCHS Offensive MVP… Batted .482 with three home runs, 31 RBI and 20 stolen bases… Three-time All-Region and All-District honoree… Two-time 5-AAA All-Tournament selection… Led diamond squad to 1999 Region championship… Team captain… Also lettered in basketball, golf and track… Broke five school records in track.
Personal: Full name is Matthew Ryan Riggs… Born Nov. 17, 1982 in Dayton, Tenn… His cousin, Caine Ballard, played football at Carson-Newman in 1993… Athletic Director's Honor Roll… Member of the Tusculum Leadership Council… He is the son of Paul and Lisa Riggs… Matt is majoring in Business Administration and minoring in Political Science.

Dereck Rivers
Defensive Lineman
6-3 • 280 • Sophomore
Sumter, S.C. (Pikeville/Crestwood)

#90

2003: Pioneer Elite… Led the team squatting 570 pounds in spring workouts.
Pikeville College: Posted 26 tackles including six sacks at the Pikeville, Ky. school... Coached by Zak Willis who is in his first season at SAC member Newberry.
High School: Graduated from Crestwood HS in Sumter, S.C… Coached by Keith Crolley… Three-time All-State and All-Conference pick… Tallied 581 tackles, 28 sacks, recovered 18 fumbles, blocked two field goals and scored a touchdown during his career… Made 189 stops including 23 for loss in his senior year… Played in the 2001 Shrine Bowl… Also lettered in wrestling, soccer, basketball and weightlifting… 2001 Lineman of the Year… Four-time All-Conference in weightlifting… Won 2001 State title in weightlifting.
Personal: Full name is Dereck Eugene Rivers… Born March 15, 1982… Nickname: "D-Real"… He is the son of David and Tina Rivers… Majoring in Sports Science and minoring in Coaching.

Daris Robinson
Linebacker
6-1 • 210 • Junior
Birmingham, Ala. (Ensley)

#27

Defense
Year
G
Tac
TFL
SK
FF
FR
PD
INT
2001
10
58
11-48
7-41
1
0
1
0-0
2002
11
92
16-73
6-56
1
0
1
1-25
Totals
21
150
27-121
13-97
2
0
2
1-25

2003: Preseason All-South Atlantic Conference First Team… Has made at least three tackles in all 21 of his career outings entering this season… Enters the year with 24 career tackles for loss, which are tied for third all-time at Tusculum.
2002: All-South Atlantic Conference Second Team… Led the team with 92 tackles including 16 for loss… His tackle-tally was the fourth best in the league… Accounted for double-digit tackles on three occasions… Posted a career-high 18 tackles at Morehouse (Sep. 14), which are the fourth most by a TC player… Returned an interception 25 yards for a TD at NCAA I-AA Tennessee-Martin (Sep. 5)… Made 11 tackles at Mars Hill (Nov. 16) including nine solo stops… Posted 10 hits vs. North Greenville (Aug. 29)… Led team with six sacks including two vs. No. 3 Morehead State (Sep. 21)… Pioneer Elite.
2001: Started all 10 games at linebacker for the Pioneers… Finished the year with 58 tackles, including 11 for loss of 48 yards… Tallied seven sacks for 41 yards… Made at least three tackles in every game… Accounted for nine tackles twice… Made nine hits vs. Stillman (Sep. 15) and tallied nine again at No. 6 Catawba (Oct. 6)… Named TC Defensive Player of the Game with his efforts vs. Stillman… Against Catawba, Daris recorded a pair of sacks… Posted two sacks in road win at Lenoir-Rhyne (Sep. 29)… Also made three tackles for loss at L-R… Named team Defensive Player of the Game… Made seven hits including a fumble vs. No. 25 Carson-Newman (Oct. 13)… Had seven tackles, including two for loss at Presbyterian (Nov. 3)… Also deflected a pass at Lenoir-Rhyne.
2000: Redshirted.
High School: Was an All-State honoreee at Ensley HS in Birmingham… Also garnered All-Metro team accolades… Named Team MVP as a sophomore… Led 1996 squad to Area Championship… Also lettered in track.
Personal: Born Nov. 17, 1981 in Knoxville, Tenn… Majoring in Sports Management.

Marcus Robinson
Defensive Back
6-0 • 180 • Sophomore
Clarksville, Tenn. (Kenwood)

#5

Defense
Year
G
Tac
TFL
SK
FF
FR
PD
INT
2002
6
14
3-3
0-0
0
0
1
0-0
Totals
6
14
3-3
0-0
0
0
1
0-0

2002: Played in six games… Recorded 14 tackles, including three for loss… Broke up a pass at Wingate (Oct. 5)… Had best game of the season vs. Lenoir-Rhyne (Nov. 9)… Against L-R, posted four tackles and blocked a kick… Followed that with three stops, including two for loss at Mars Hill (Nov. 16).
2001: Redshirted.
High School: Graduated from Kenwood HS in Clarksville, Tenn… Also lettered two seasons at Clark County HS… Coached at Kenwood by Terry Arrington… Earned All-State, All-Area and All-Region honors… Named Best Defensive Back in his last two seasons… Led his junior squad to a 10-3 record and a State playoff berth… In 1999, led the state with 10 interceptions… Returned one INT for 47 yards and a touchdown… Posted 40 solo tackles, the most in school history… Made 58 stops in his senior year, including 14 for loss of 54 yards… Made two interceptions, forced two fumbles and deflected 15 passes… Also tallied a dozen tackles on special teams.
Personal: Full name is Marcus Jermaine Robinson… Born April 17, 1983 in Thomasville, Ala… Nickname: "Toot"… Athletic Director's Honor Roll… He is the son of James and Mae Robinson… Majoring in Sports Medicine.


Kenneth Russell
Defensive Back
6-1 • 210 • Junior
Atlanta, Ga. (Middle Georgia/Pebblebrook)

#33

Middle Georgia College: Played at the Cochran, Ga. school after one year at Georgia Southern in Statesboro, Ga.
High School: Graduated from Pebblebrook HS in Mableton, Ga… Coached by E.C. Stines… Team advanced to the playoffs three straight seasons… Rushed for over 1,000 yards in his prep career while recording 375 tackles… Lettered in football and track for three seasons.
Personal: Full name is Kenneth Nathaniel Russell… Born Jan. 23, 1981 in Columbus, Ga… Nickname: "Kenny"… He is the son of Kathryn and James Russell… Kenneth is majoring in Business Management.

Andrew Salyer
Wide Receiver
6-2 • 210 • Freshman
Kingsport, Tenn. (Dobyns-Bennett)

 

High School: Played his prep football at Dobyns-Bennett HS in Kingsport, Tenn… Coached by Graham Clark… 2002 All-Big East Conference standout… 2001 Iron Indian Award recipient… Posted 17 catches in 2002, the most ever by a tight end at D-B… Scored a pair of touchdowns… Led the Indians to three Big East Conference titles… Member of 5A State semifinalist clubs in 2000 and 2002.
Personal: Full name is Bryan Andrew Salyer… Born Oct. 22, 1984 in Kingsport, Tenn… He is the son of Tom and Cindy Salyer.

Adrain Samples
Defensive Lineman
6-2 • 200 • Freshman
Rome, Ga. (Rockmart)

 

High School: Attended Rockmart HS in Rockmart, Ga… Lettered in football two seasons… Recipient of the Most Improved and Hustle Awards… Offensive Player of the Game… Also lettered in track and basketball.
Personal: Full name is Adrain Lamar Samples… Born Aug. 2, 1985 in Carterville, Ga… Nickname: "Country Boy"… Cousin, Ronnie Brown, played football at Auburn… Cousin, Kyle Hexiz, played football at Gasden State… He is the son of Ophelia Kelly.

Chris Saulsberry
Defensive Back
5-10 • 170 • R. Freshman
Memphis, Tenn. (Hamilton)

#40

2002: Redshirted.
High School: Graduated from Hamilton HS in Memphis, Tenn… Coached by Jeff Sawyer… All-Region Second Team selection as a receiver and defensive back… Recipient of the Best Newcomer Award… Team advanced to Region title game… Also lettered in track where he earned MVP accolades.
Personal: Full name is Christopher Allan Saulsberry… Born Nov. 1, 1983 in Helena, Ark… Nickname: "West Tenn"… Majoring in Sports Management… He is the son of Israel Saulsberry and Adell Jackson.

Lamar Scott
Defensive Back
5-9 • 180 • R. Freshman
Warner Robins, Ga. (Warner Robins)

#54

2003: Pioneer Elite for a second straight season.
2002: Redshirted… Pioneer Elite.
High School: Attended Warner Robins HS in Warner Robins, Ga… Coached by Richard Fendly… All-Middle Georgia and All-Houston County selection in 2001… Offensive MVP… Named Middle Georgia Blue Chip Offensive Player of the Year… Led region in rushing in 2001 with 1,695 yards… Led team to a pair of Region titles… Also recorded 67 tackles in 2001.
Personal: Full name is Lamar Kendall Scott… Born Aug. 2, 1983 in Warner Robins, Ga… Nickname: "El-Scott"… He is the son of Lamar and Faith Scott and is majoring in Sports Management.

Troy Sellers
Linebacker
5-9 • 195 • Junior
Las Cruces, N.M. (Santa Rosa/Southwest)

#26

Santa Rosa: All-Conference linebacker at the Santa Rosa, Calif. school… Coached by Keith Simons… Academic honoreee… State Player of the Week.
High School: Played at Southwest HS in El Centro, Calif… Coached by Brian Hay… Three-time All-Conference pick on the gridiron… Three-time All-Star… Twice named team MVP… Also lettered in wrestling and track… Two-time All-Conference grappler… Four-time honor roll student.
Personal: Born July 13, 1983 in Las Cruces, N.M… Nickname: "T.J."… Hobbies include riding street bikes, yard work and lifting weights… Plans to get into the criminal justice field following graduation… He is the grandson of Ruth and Johnny Sellers… Troy is majoring in Sociology.

Mike Simpson
Offensive Lineman
6-1 • 245 • R. Freshman
Williamston, S.C. (Palmetto)

#63

2003: Pioneer Elite.
2002: Redshirted.
High School: Graduated from Palmetto HS in Williamston, S.C… Coached by Tommy Davis and Bryce Nelson… All-Region, All-County and All-Area selection… Averaged three knock-down blocks per game and graded out at 80%… Led team to four playoff appearances including 2001 when PHS advanced to the third round… Team captain and recipient of the Senior Academic Award… Also lettered in track, wrestling, weightlifting and basketball… All-County, All-Area, All-Region and All-Upper State in track… Finished fifth in the state in wrestling… Team MVP in track in 2002 and earned Most Improved Lifter honors in weightlifting.
Personal: Full name is James Michael Simpson… Born in Greenville, S.C… He is the son of Jim and Shirley Simpson… Mike's hobbies include classic cars, hunting and fishing… SAC Commissioner's Honor Roll... Athletic Director's Honor Roll... He is majoring in Business Administration.

Antyone Sims
Defensive Back
5-10 • 205 • Senior
Pasadena, Calif. (Pasadena City/John Muir)

#12

Defense
Year
G
Tac
TFL
SK
FF
FR
PD
INT
2002
11
64
3-15
1-14
1
2
6
2-79
Totals
11
64
3-15
1-14
1
2
6
2-79

2002: Finished fourth on the team with 64 tackles including three for loss… Posted a season-high 11 tackles twice against No. 3 Morehead State (Sep. 21) and Catawba (Nov. 2)… Lone sack of the year came at Tennessee-Martin when he dropped the Skyhawk QB for a 14-yard loss… Recorded two interceptions… First pick came at Wingate (Oct. 5) and returned it 20 yards… The second came vs. Lenoir-Rhyne (Nov. 9), returned 59 yards for a touchdown… Also rushed for 39 yards on a fake punt against L-R… Had nine tackles each against No. 3 Carson-Newman (Oct. 26) and Mars Hill (Nov. 16)… Posted six passes defended including two each against Morehead State and Wingate… Forced a fumble at Mars Hill.
Pasadena City College: Played one season at the Pasadena, Calif. school for JUCO coach Tom Mahr... All-Mission Conference First Team in 1999… Preseason All-American… Also attended San Jose State University.
High School: Graduated from John Muir HS in Pasadena… Coached by Tony Crutchfield.
Personal: Full name is Antyone D. Sims… Born March 7, 1980 in Pasadena, Calif… He is the son of Rose and Odell Lewis… Antyone is majoring in Sports Management.

Brett Sivert
Linebacker
6-5 • 225 • Junior
Rogersville, Tenn. (Cherokee)

#93

Defense
Year
G
Tac
TFL
SK
FF
FR
PD
INT
2002
8
13
2-17
2-17
1
0
0
0-0
Totals
8
13
2-17
2-17
1
0
0
0-0

2002: Made eight appearances for the Pioneers on the defensive line… Posted 13 tackles including two for loss, both sacks… Made a season-high five tackles vs. Lenoir-Rhyne (Nov. 9)… Posted a sack against L-R… Also tallied a pair of tackles, a sack and forced a fumble at Wingate (Oct. 5)… Tallied two hits each against North Greenville (Aug. 29) and Mars Hill (Nov. 16).
2001: Redshirted.
High School: All-State performer at Cherokee HS for his father/coach Mike Sivert... Earned All-Conference and All-Northeast Tennessee honors... Rushed for 1,051 yards on 155 carries for a 6.9 yard average per run... Scored 10 touchdowns and four 2-point conversions... Also hauled in four catches for 46 yards... Saw action on defense where he made 76 tackles, including five sacks... Named Kingsport Times-News Northeast Tennessee Player of the Week... Selected as Offensive Player of the Year... Lettered in basketball and track... Garnered All-Conference accolades in track.
Personal: Full name is Michael Brett Sivert... Born Aug. 4, 1982 in Kingsport, Tenn... Strong collegiate football tradition in his family... His father was a member of the 1969 undefeated East Tennessee State Grantland Rice Bowl team... Brett's grandfather played football at Tennessee from 1946-50... His great grandfather, Dr. Edward Depew played on the Chattanooga gridiron in the 1920's… Brett's hobbies include horseback riding, water sports and has an ambition to own and manage a business after graduation... He is majoring in Business and is the son of Mike and Claudette Sivert.

Jamian Smith
Defensive Back
6-0• 200 • Freshman
Shaw AFB, S.C. (Crestwood)

 

High School: Attended Crestwood HS in Sumter, S.C… Coached by Keith Croelly… 2001 All-State standout… 2002 All-Area honoree… 2001 Defensive Back of the Year… 2002 Black Knight Award recipient… Recorded a school record eight interceptions in 2001… Posted 11 passes defended and 87 tackles in 2001… In 2002, accounted for 79 stops, three interceptions… Also made five receptions for 109 yards and three touchdowns… Lettered in football and basketball three seasons… 2001 All-Area selection on the hardwood.
Personal: Full name is Jamian Montez Smith… Born May 2, 1984 in Dothan, Ala… Jamian is the son of Blanche and Byron Alford.

Lewis Smith
Defensive Back
5-10 • 185 • Senior
Miami, Fla. (Norland)

#32

Defense
Year
G
Tac
TFL
SK
FF
FR
PD
INT
1999
2
2
0-0
0-0
0
0
0
0-0
2000
7
12
0-0
0-0
0
0
0
0-0
2001
Did Not Play
2002
8
18
1-3
1-3
0
1
0
0-0
Totals
17
32
1-3
1-3
0
1
0
0-0

2002: Made eight appearances… Recorded 18 tackles including a sack… Accounted for a season-best five tackles vs. No. 3 Morehead State (Sep. 21)… Posted three tackles, a sack and forced a fumble at Morehouse (Sep. 14)… Also tallied three stops at Wingate (Oct. 5)…
2001: Did not play.
2000: Played in seven games where he made 12 tackles... Tallied three stops at Jacksonville (Sep. 16) and two vs. Arkansas-Monticello)... Also made two tackles each in roads wins at Livingstone (Sep. 9) and at Wingate (Sep. 23)…
1999: Redshirted.
High School: Attended Norland HS in Miami, Fla... Coached by Brian Smith… Named his school's Most Athletic Male Student and was tabbed team Defensive MVP… Earned a spot on the Miami-Dade All-Star Team... Posted 69 solo tackles and three interceptions.
Personal: Full name is Lewis Kelley Smith… Born Sep. 27, 1980 in Miami, Fla… Nickname: "Fred"… Active in community service, including "Keep Greene Clean", visits the elderly in Greeneville and is active with "Citizenship and Social Change" which assists the mentally handicapped... Hobbies include drawing, swimming and being a swim instructor… Athletic Director's Honor Roll… He is the son of Linda D. Smith... Majoring in Graphic Design and minoring in Business Management.

Marvin Smith
Defensive Back
5-9 • 175 • Sophomore
Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Riverdale)

#15

Defense
Year
G
Tac
TFL
SK
FF
FR
PD
INT
2002
11
8
0-0
0-0
0
1
1
0-0
Totals
11
8
0-0
0-0
0
1
1
0-0

2003: Pioneer Elite.
2002: Played in all 11 games… Finished the year with eight tackles… Recovered a fumble at Newberry (Oct. 19)… Also broke up a pass at Newberry… Recorded two tackles each against No. 3 Morehead State (Sep. 21), No. 10 Catawba (Nov. 2) and Lenoir-Rhyne (Nov. 9)… Named Special Teams Player of the Game vs. Catawba.
High School: Graduated from Riverdale HS in Murfreesboro, Tenn… Coached by Gary Rankin… 1998 All-State Honorable Mention… Two-time All-Mid-State and four time All-County selection… Named to the All-Region squad four times… Rushed for 1,233 yards and 14 touchdowns in his freshman season… Followed that with 1,488 yards and 19 TD the next year… In his junior season, he led the team with eight interceptions… Led his 2000 squad to its second State title in four years… 1997 squad won the state title with a 14-1 record and finished ranked No. 9 in the nation according to USA Today… Three-time Region Offensive Player of the Year… Two-time Defensive Back of the Year… Candidate for Mid-State Player of the Year in 1998… Also lettered in track four years… Ran in State meet all four seasons and finished as State Runner-up in 2001 in the 4 x 100m relay.
Personal: Full name is Marvin L. Smith… Born Oct. 25, 1982 in Murfreesboro, Tenn… Nickname: "Black"… Hobbies include the Internet, video games, reading and writing poetry… Community service includes reading to children at area elementary schools… He is the son of Marvin Marsh and Beverly Ann Smith and is majoring in Sports Management.


Eddie Spradlen
Defensive Back
5-10 • 175 • Senior
Powell, Tenn. (Powell)

#36

Defense
Year
G
Tac
TFL
SK
FF
FR
PD
INT
Union College
1999
10
70
0-0
0-0
0
3
3
3-0
Tusculum College
2000
11
19
0-0
0-0
0
1
0
0-0
2001
3
6
0-0
0-0
0
0
0
0-0
2002
10
39
2-2
0-0
1
0
2
1-17
Totals
34
134
2-2
0-0
1
4
5
4-17

2002: Finished eighth on the team in tackles with 39… Played in 10 games including five starts… TC went 5-0 in those outings… Averaged seven tackles per game in his first four contests… Posted a season-high eight tackles vs. North Greenville (Aug. 29)… Returned an interception 17 yards against the Crusaders…Posted seven hits each against Morehouse (Sep. 14) and No. 3 Morehead State (Sep. 21)…Made five tackles and forced a fumble vs. Presbyterian (Oct. 5)… Pioneer Elite.
2001: Started the season as the top free safety on the team, but a knee injury against Stillman (Sep. 15) sidelined him for the year… Opened the season with four tackles at No. 9 Morehead State (Aug. 30)… Posted one tackle each vs. Tennessee-Martin (Sep. 6) and Stillman.
2000: Played in all 11 games… Tallied 19 tackles and recovered a fumble for a touchdown at Wingate (Sep. 23)… Made a season-high nine tackles at No. 7 Carson-Newman (Oct. 14), including six solo stops… Followed that with a six-hit effort at Newberry (Oct. 28).
Union College: Recorded four interceptions, three fumble recoveries and 75 tackles in his lone season at the Barbourville, Ky. school… High School: All-Region selection at Powell HS… Coached by Clark Duncan… Led his team to three playoff appearances… Recorded four interceptions in his senior season, while also tallying 80 tackles… Named Defensive Player of the Year… Lettered in baseball three times… Earned the Weight Room Award.
Personal: Full name is Edwin Earl Spradlen, III… Born Jan. 15, 1980 in Knoxville, Tenn… Majoring in Physical Education… SAC Commissioner's Honor Roll… Athletic Director's Honor Roll… Dean's List… Community service includes the Big Brother program… Brother, Brett Spradlen plays football at Morehead State… Ambition to become a teacher and coach at the high school level… He is the son of Vivian and Eddie Spradlen.

D.J. Starling
Defensive Back
5-10 • 195 • Senior
Ft. Valley, Ga. (Peach County)

#1

Defense
Year
G
Tac
TFL
SK
FF
FR
PD
INT
1999
9
32
0-0
0-0
1
0
1
1-15
2000
11
88
12-33
2-11
2
1
1
0-0
2001
10
100
6-10
0-0
3
2
3
0-0
2002
2
14
3-7
0-0
0
0
0
0-0
Totals
32
234
21-50
2-11
6
3
5
1-15

2003: Preseason All-South Atlantic Conference Second Team… He enters the 2003 campaign with 234 career tackles, the fifth most in school history… D.J. is also second all-time in career fumbles forced with six… He has made at least one stop in his last 25 consecutive contests… Pioneer Elite.
2002: Season ended with injury in second game of the season (Tennessee-Martin)… Posted nine stops against UT-Martin and recorded a safety… Made five tackles in season opener vs. North Greenville (Aug. 29)… Pioneer Elite.
2001: All-South Region First Team… All-South Atlantic Conference First Team… Led the Pioneers in tackles with 100, the fifth best defensive performance in TC history… Earned SAC Defensive Player of the Week honors in the season finale win vs. Mars Hill (Nov. 10)… D.J. posted 15 tackles vs. the Lions, including a pair of hits for loss… He also forced a fumble, his third of the year… His best game came Oct. 13 vs. No. 25 Carson-Newman where he led all players with a career-high 16 tackles (4th best in TC history)… Made 10 or more tackles in six of 10 games… Posted a dozen hits at No. 6 Catawba (Oct. 6) and vs. Newberry (Oct. 27)… Made 11 stops at Presbyterian (Nov. 3) and 10 vs. Tennessee-Martin (Sep. 6)… Responsible for six tackles for loss… Forced two fumbles at No. 9 Morehead State (Aug. 26)…Blocked a kick vs. Stillman.
2000: All-South Atlantic Conference Second Team... Finished second on the squad with 88 tackles... Placed third on the team in tackles for loss (12), including two sacks... Posted 14 tackles in back-to-back games vs. Lenoir-Rhyne (Sep. 30) and Catawba (Oct. 7)... Both his sacks came in win at Wingate (Sep. 23)... Against L-R, Starling saved the game by blocking a fourth quarter field goal to preserve a TC victory... Named Co-Defensive Player of the Game vs. the Bears... Posted nine tackles in season-finale at Mars Hill (Nov. 11)... Recovered a fumble vs. Arkansas-Monticello (Sep. 2)... Forced a pair of fumbles on the season.
1999: In nine games, accounted for 32 tackles… Posted a season best six tackles at Lenoir-Rhyne (Sep. 18)… Recorded four stops and returned an interception 15 yards vs. Newberry (Oct. 16)… Posted five stops in season finale win vs. Jacksonville (Nov. 13).
High School: Played prep football at Peach County HS… Coached by Rodney Walker… Lettered in football, track and basketball.
Personal: Full name is David Starling, II… Born Mar. 12, 1981 in Albany, Ga… He is the son of Edwina Starling… Majoring in Computer Science.

Brice Stefanick
Punter/Kicker
6-1 • 245 • Senior
Travelers Rest, S.C. (Travelers Rest)

#20

Scoring
Punting
Year
G
PAT
FG
Pts.
No.
Yds.
Avg.
Lng.
I20
The Citadel
2000
11
18-18
6-11
36
0
0
0.0
-
0

Tusculum College
2001
10
4-4
2-3
10
3
86
28.7
40
0
2002
10
34-36
6-13
52
48
1725
35.9
67
11
Totals
31
56-58
14-27
98
51
1811
35.5
67
11
Field Goal Kicking
Year
G
FG
FGA
Pct.
1-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50+
Lng
The Citadel
2000
11
6
11
.545
0-0
3-3
3-5
0-3
0-0
38
Tusculum College
2001
10
2
3
.667
0-0
1-1
0-1
1-1
0-0
48
2002
10
6
13
.462
0-0
2-2
3-4
1-6
0-1
47
Totals
31
14
27
.519
0-0
6-6
6-10
2-10
0-1
48

2003: Enters final TC campaign with the best PAT kicking percentage in school history (.966) going 56-for-58…He is third all-time in kick scoring (62 pts.), extra points and extra point attempts.
2002: Led the team in scoring with 52 points… Connected on 34 extra points and six field goals… His 94.4 PAT kicking percentage led the conference… His 52 points kicking were second in the league… His 67-yard punt at Wingate (Oct. 5) was the third longest in school history… Tied single-game record with 11 punts at Mars Hill (Nov. 16)… His 369 punting yards against the Lions was the second most by a Pioneer… Played in 10 games, missing the Carson-Newman game (Oct. 26) due to an injury… Went 7-for-8 on extra points vs. Lenoir-Rhyne (Nov. 9)… Missed his first collegiate extra point at Newberry (Oct. 19) ending a string of 47 in a row… Made a season-long 47-yard field goal at Tennessee-Martin (Sep. 5)… Averaged 35.9 yards per punt including 11 inside the 20-yard line.
2001: Played in every game… Of his 57 kickoffs, he boomed the kick inside the 10-yard line on 41 occasions with the special teams allowing an average return under 20 yards… He posted 17 touchbacks including five alone against No. 25 Carson-Newman (Oct. 13)… In his TC debut at No. 9 Morehead State (Aug. 26), he handled all kicking and punting duties… He recorded 10 points with a pair of field goals, including a 48-yarder, which is the fourth longest in TC history… Brice was also perfect on his extra points going 4-for-4… He punted the ball three times against Morehead averaging 28.7 yards per boot, including a season long of 40 yards.
The Citadel: Played one season at The Citadel (NCAA I-AA)... Led the Bulldogs in scoring with 36 points... Was a perfect 18-for-18 on his extra-point attempts and was 6-for-11 in field goals... Booted a season-long 38-yard FG vs. Chattanooga... Went 2-for-3 against the Mocs... In fact, Brice was successful on 3 of his last 4 field goal attempts at the Charleston, S.C. school.
High School: Lettered three years at Travelers Rest HS... Two-time All-County and All-Region honoree... Connected on a 54-yard field goal as a junior and averaged 42.0 yards per punt in his final two prep seasons... Twice named Special Teams MVP... Was a three-time All-County and All-Region selection in soccer... Named team MVP his senior year.
Personal: Full name is McDonald Brice Stefanick... Born Feb. 23, 1982 in Travelers Rest, S.C... Nickname: "Bruce"… Hobbies include golf, soccer and the outdoors... He is the son of Donna Stefanick and the late George Stefanick... Brice is majoring in Sports Science.

Derek Stinson
Linebacker
6-0 • 200 • Senior
Chattanooga, Tenn. (Tyner Academy)

#8

Defense
Year
G
Tac
TFL
SK
FF
FR
PD
INT
2000
10
8
0-0
0-0
0
0
0
0-0
2001
8
10
0-0
0-0
0
1
0
0-0
2002
11
57
12-34
5-24
0
0
0
0-0
Totals
29
75
12-34
5-24
0
1
0
0-0

2002: Started in all 11 contests making 57 tackles including 12 for loss and five sacks… Made eight tackles each against North Greenville (Aug. 29) and Morehouse (Sep. 14)… Posted at least one tackle for loss in eight of 11 outings… Recorded a pair of sacks vs. Presbyterian (Oct. 12).
2001: Made 10 tackles in his eight appearances… Made a three tackles vs. Wingate (Sep. 22)… Recovered a fumble at Lenoir-Rhyne (Sep. 29)…Made two tackles vs. Newberry (Oct. 27)… Also recorded stops against Morehead State (Aug. 26), Tennessee-Martin (Sep. 6), Catawba (Oct. 6), Presbyterian (Nov. 3) and Mars Hill (Nov. 10).
2000: Played in 10 games where he made eight tackles... Posted three stops at Newberry (Oct. 28)... Tallied two hits vs. Arkansas-Monticello (Sep. 2).
High School: Graduated from Tyner Academy HS... Coached by Wayne Turner... Lettered two years... Earned All-City and Second Team All-State honors in 1999... Led Tyner to an 11-2 record and advanced to the State quarterfinals... Made 12 catches for 602 yards and nine TD's... On defense, accounted for three sacks and two interceptions, including one for a touchdown... Teams captured two District championships... Earned the Coaches' Award in basketball.
Personal: Full name is Derek LeVon Stinson... Born May 17, 1982 in Chattanooga, Tenn... Communty service includes "Keep Greene Clean"... Derek is majoring in Sports Management... He is the son of Gwen Hudgins.

Gino Thomas
Running Back
6-1 • 215 • Sophomore
Miami, Fla. (Middle Georgia/Deerfield Beach)

#31

Middle Georgia College: JUCO All-American and All-Region XVII selection at the Cochran, Ga. school.
High School: Attended Deerfield Beach HS in Deerfield Beach, Fla. and Northeast HS in Fort Lauderdale, Fla… 1999 All-Broward County… Team MVP in football and track… All-State honoree in track posting the fastest 100m time of 10.2 seconds.
Personal: Full name is Reginald Gino Thomas… Born Nov. 1, 1980 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.


Luke Trantum
Wide Receiver
5-10 • 170 • Sophomore
Hendersonville, Tenn. (Hendersonville)

#85

Rushing
Receiving
Year
G
Att.
Yds.
Avg.
TD
Lng.
Rec.
Yds.
Avg.
TD
Lng.
2002
1
0
0
0.0
0
-
1
5
5.0
0
5
Totals
1
0
0
0.0
0
-
1
5
5.0
0
5


2003: Pioneer Elite.
2002: Made only one appearance recording a five-yard reception vs. Lenoir-Rhyne (Nov. 9).
High School: Graduated from Hendersonville HS in Hendersonville, Tenn… Coached by Bruce Hatefield… Led his team to a combined 30-8 record during his prep career… Team earned a trip to the 1999 Clinic Bowl and advanced to the 2000 State quarterfinals… Team finished as State Runner-up in 1998… Member of the Beta Club and the Power Ratio Record holder in weightlifting… Also lettered in track.
Personal: Full name is Luke David Trantum… Born Aug. 22, 1982 in Ridgewood, N.J… SAC Commissioner's Honor Roll… Athletic Director's Honor Roll… Hobbies include water sports, boating and weightlifting… Luke is the son of Thomas and Lynda Ann Trantum and is majoring in Business Management and minoring in Computer Science.

William Valentine
Wide Receiver
6-2 • 190 • Freshman
Chattanooga, Tenn. (Notre Dame)

 

High School: Graduated from Notre Dame HS in Chattanooga, Tenn… Lettered three years in football… Led Notre Dame to Region Runner-up finishes from 2000-02… Tennessee All-Star… Also lettered in basketball, track and bowling… Member of 2002 State Final Four basketball team… Named MVP of two basketball tournaments.
Personal: Full name is William Alexander Valentine… Born Dec. 26, 1984 in Sacramento, Calif… Brother, Nick Stamper, was an All-American football player at Tennessee-Martin from 2003… He is the son of Sylvia Stamper.

Phillip Waddell
Linebacker
6-2 • 180 • R. Freshman
Greeneville, Tenn. (South Greene)

#56

2002: Redshirted.
High School: Played locally at South Greene HS for prep coach Larry Ricker… Three-time All-County honoree with the Rebels and garnered All-Conference accolades once… Two-time All-State Honorable Mention selection… Led SGHS to a pair of District titles… Team MVP and three-time Defensive Lineman of the Year… Recorded 200 tackles, 30 sacks and blocked five punts in his prep career… Lettered in basketball three times.
Personal: Full name is Phillip Ryan Waddell… Born May 7, 1983 in Greeneville, Tenn… He is the son of Kyle and Vickie Waddell… Ambition to be a history teacher… Majoring in History and minoring in Coaching.

Adrian Whiteside
Wide Receiver
5-9 • 170 • R. Freshman
Moore, S.C. (James F. Byrnes)

#83

2002: Redshirted.
High School: All-Region selection at James F. Byrnes HS in Duncan, S.C… Coached by Bobby Bentley… 2000 Best Defensive Back Award recipient… Led Byrnes to second round of the playoffs… Recorded eight interceptions in his last two prep seasons… Posted over 60 solo tackles and rushed for over 500 yards in four games… Also lettered in basketball.
Personal: Full name is Adrian Lamar Whiteside… Born March 7, 1983 in Greenville, S.C… Nickname: "A.D."… Hobbies include working out and spending time with his son… Brother Octavius Whiteside plays football at SAC foe Newberry College.

Kevin Wolcott
Wide Receiver
6-3 • 185 • Senior
Crossville, Tenn. (Cumberland County)

#82

Rushing
Receiving
Year
G
Att.
Yds.
Avg.
TD
Lng.
Rec.
Yds.
Avg.
TD
Lng.
2000
11
1
10
10.0
1
10
20
201
10.1
1
60
2001
10
5
3
0.6
2
9
54
516
9.6
4
50
2002
9
1
2
2.0
0
2
34
501
14.7
1
73
Totals
30
7
15
2.1
3
10
108
1218
11.3
6
73
Punt Returns
Kickoff Returns
Year
G
No.
Yds.
Avg.
TD
Lng.
No.
Yds.
Avg.
TD
Lng.
2000
11
1
0
0.0
0
-
2
23
11.5
0
13
2001
10
0
0
0.0
0
-
0
0
0.0
0
-
2002
9
0
0
0.0
0
-
1
14
14.0
0
14
Totals
30
1
0
0.0
0
-
3
37
12.3
0
14

2003: Closing in on several school receiving records… Enters the season ranked second in career receptions (108), fourth in receiving yards (1,218) and fifth in touchdown receptions (6)… Has made at least one catch in 24 consecutive contests.
2002: Made nine appearances, including four starts, all coming late in the season… Missed first two home games due to injury… Still managed solid numbers with 34 catches for 501 yards… Only TD of the year came against Lenoir-Rhyne (Nov. 9)… Posted three games with 100 receiving yards… Posted 104-yard day at Wingate (Oct. 5), including a 73-yard catch, the sixth longest pass play in school history… Accounted for 103 yards on six catches vs. L-R… Also had 102 yards on seven receptions at No. 3 Carson-Newman (Oct. 26).
2001: All-South Atlantic Conference Second Team… Established a new TC single-season record with 54 receptions… Finished third on the team with 516 yards… Scored six touchdowns, including four TD catches… Had the best game of his career with nine receptions for 131 yards at No. 6 Catawba (Oct. 6)… Scored a pair of touchdowns vs. Tennessee-Martin (Sep. 6)… Made six catches for 62 yards and a TD… Also rushed for an eight-yard score… Ran for another TD from nine yards out on a reverse at Lenoir-Rhyne (Sep. 29)… Made seven receptions each against Morehead State (Aug. 26) and No. 25 Carson-Newman (Oct. 13)… He tallied 84 receiving yards vs. C-N… He followed that with a six-catch, 69-yard performance vs. Newberry (Oct. 27)… Kevin won the "Big Dogg" Award vs. Stillman (Sep. 15)… Earned TC Offensive Player of the Game honors twice (UT-Martin, Catawba).
2000: Played in all 11 games as a rookie... Recorded 20 catches for 201 yards, all coming in the last five games of the season... Scored two touchdowns on the season... Hauled in a 60-yard TD reception at No. 7 Carson-Newman (Oct. 14)... Made a season-best six catches vs. No. 21 Presbyterian (Nov. 4)... Posted five receptions at Newberry (Oct. 28)... Tallied his second TD of the season on a 10-yard reverse at Newberry... Also returned a pair of kickoffs for 23 yards... Made three tackles on special teams... Named Special Teams Player of the Game vs. No. 6 Catawba (Oct. 7) and at Newberry... Finished the season with seven tackles, including four solos.
High School: Lettered three seasons at Cumberland County HS... Coached by Mark Wattenburger... All-State performer in 1999 and was named his team's MVP... Recorded 43 receptions for 575 yards and seven touchdowns in his final prep campaign... Accounted for 44 tackles... Also lettered in soccer, basketball and track... Earned All-Region recognition in soccer and basketball… Named team MVP in both.
Personal: Full name is Kevin Joseph Wolcott... Born Oct. 15, 1980 in Crossville, Tenn... He is the son of Joe and Deana Wolcott... Majoring in Business Management.

Daryl Wolfe
Offensive Lineman
6-4 • 275 • Freshman
Greenville, S.C. (J.L. Mann)

 

High School: Graduated from Notre Dame HS in Chattanooga, Tenn… Lettered three years in football… Led Notre Dame to Region Runner-up finishes from 2000-02… Tennessee All-Star… Also lettered in basketball, track and bowling… Member of 2002 State Final Four basketball team… Named MVP of two basketball tournaments.
Personal: Full name is William Alexander Valentine… Born Dec. 26, 1984 in Sacramento, Calif… Brother, Nick Stamper, was an All-American football player at Tennessee-Martin from 2003… He is the son of Sylvia Stamper.

Garrett Young
Linebacker
6-2 • 225 • Sophomore
Zanesville, Ohio (Wake Forest/Zanesville)

#41

2002: Made six appearances in the Tusculum line-up after transferring from Wake Forest… Recorded seven tackles including three solo hits… Best game came vs. No. 3 Morehead State where he accounted for four tackles.
High School: Attended Zanesville HS in Zanesville, Ohio… Coached by John Lucas… Played in the Ohio North-South All-Star Game and the Big 33 All-Star Game… 2000 All-State selection… Two-time All-Eastern District… Two-time All-Muskingum County Team… 2000 team MVP… Also lettered in basketball.
Personal: Full name is Garrett M. Young… Born June 9, 1982 in Zanesville, Ohio… Nickname: "GY"… Hobbies include fishing, hiking and hunting… Ambition to be a high school teacher and coach following graduation… Garrett is the son of Michael and Neddena Young and is majoring in Special Education.

Defense
Year
G
Tac
TFL
SK
FF
FR
PD
INT
2002
6
7
0-0
0-0
0
0
0
0-0
Totals
6
7
0-0
0-0
0
0
0
0-0