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&