2017 GAME NOTES | THE JACKSONVILLE STATE GAME RADIO • GOVS SPORTS NETWORK Play-by-Play: Brian Rives Analyst: Van Stokes ipTV• OVC DIGITAL NETWORK Play-by-Play: Barry Gresham Analyst: Will Pressnell Sideline: Kristen Eargle RADIO • WAPX-FM Play-by-Play: Christian Christenson Analyst: Aaron King TODAY’S BROADCASTS LIVE STATISTCS www.PeayStats.com LIVE AUDIO www.LetsGoPeay.com GOVS ON THE WEB AUSTIN PEAY (3-2) vs. No. 4 JACKSONVILLE ST. (3-1) OCT. 7, 2017 ■ FORTERA STADIUM ■ CLARKSVILLE, TENN. THE MATCHUP AUSTIN PEAY 2017 RECORD 3-2 ■ 2-0 OVC LAST GAME Sept. 30, 2017 vs UT Martin W 7-0 vs UT Martin HEAD COACH Will Healy Richmond (2008) 3-13 ■ 2nd season at APSU 3-13 ■ 2 career seasons 2017 LEADERS RUSHING Kentel Williams ■ 57-384, 0 TD, 6.2 ypc PASSING JaVaughn Craig ■ 31-55, 313 yards, 2 TD RECEIVING Kyran Moore ■ 9-133, 0 TD, 14.8 ypc DEFENSE Gunnar Scholato ■ 14-32-46, 1 INT, 3.5 TFL JACKSONVILLE ST. 2017 RECORD 3-1 ■ 1-0 OVC LAST GAME Sept. 30, 2017 at Tennessee Tech W, 34-7 at Tennessee Tech HEAD COACH John Grass Jacksonville State (1990) 36-7 ■ 4th season at JSU 36-7 ■ 4 career seasons 2017 LEADERS RUSHING Roc Thomas ■ 73-407, 3 TD, 5.4 ypc PASSING Bryant Horn ■ 33-58, 464 yards, 3 TD RECEIVING Demontez Terry ■ 19-252, 1 TD, 13.3 ypc DEFENSE Jonathan Hagler ■ 11-13-24, 1 INT, 5.0 TFL ■ INSIDE THE JACKSONVILLE ST. SERIES The Series: Jacksonville State leads 18-6-2 Series Streak: JSU W10 Last Meeting: JSU won 34-14, Oct 15, 2016 in Jacksonville ■ ON TODAY’S AGENDA Govs Captains: JaVaughn Craig (QB) Malik Boynton (DB) Notably: Looking to build on its first three-game winning streak since 1986, the Austin Peay State University football team will welcome the No. 4 Jacksonville State Gamecocks to Fortera Stadiium, hoping to knock off their second straight ranked opponent in as many weeks. SCHEDULE A31 at Cincinnati (ESPN3) L, 14-26 S09 at Miami U. (ESPN3) L, 10-31 S16 • Morehead State (OVCDN) W, 69-13 S23 • at Murray State (OVCDN) W, 27-7 S30 • UT Martin (OVCDN) W, 7-0 O07 • Jacksonville State (OVCDN) 4 p.m. O14 • at Tennessee State (OVCDN) 6 p.m. O21 • Southeast Missouri (OVCDN) & 4 p.m. O28 • at Central Florida (TBA) TBA N04 • at Tennessee Tech (OVCDN) 1:30 p.m. N11 • at Eastern Kentucky (OVCDN) 12 p.m. N18 • Eastern Illinois (OVCDN) 4 p.m. • - Ohio Valley Conference Game; & -2017 Homecoming LETSGOPEAY.COM /LETSGOPEAY @LETSGOPEAY @LETSGOPEAY ■ AT THE KICKOFF GOVS STREAKING AT FORTERA ■ APSU has now won three consecutive games for the first time since 1986. ■ The Govs pitched their first shutout since 2012 (Culver-Stockton), and first Division-I shutout since 1986 (Middle Tennessee). ■ Austin Peay was the only Division-I team in the state of Tennessee to win during Week Five competition. ■ The Govs have the No. 7 ranked total defense (251.8 yards per game) and the No. 11 ranked scoring defense (15.4 points per game) in FCS. ■ The APSU rushing attack is the only one in the OVC to average over 200 yards per game on the ground. The Govs are first in the OVC and 10th in the country in that category with 272.8 per contest ■ Gunnar Scholato (third, 46) and Jeremiah Mitchell (fifth, 44) rank in the top-five in the OVC in tackles. ■ Austin Peay has three of the top-eight rushers in the conference. Kentel Williams ranks fourth (355), JaVaughn Craig ranks fifth (330) and Ahmaad Tanner ranks eighth (277). ■ This week’s matchup will be a battle of the top- two scoring offenses in the OVC. Jacksonville State (25.5) narrowly edges Austin Peay (25.4) for tops in the conference. ■ Jacksonville State has now won 34 straight regular season games against FCS competition. That number includes a pair of victories over ranked opponents earlier this season (Chattanooga, Liberty). ■ Coach John Grass is in his fifth season with the Gamecocks. He is 12-3 against ranked FCS opponents and has won 25 straight OVC contests. ■ JSU has been a mainstay in the national polls. The Gamecocks have been ranked in the top- six of one of the two major FCS polls for 31 consecutive weeks.
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2017 GAME NOTES | THE JACKSONVILLE STATE GAME
RADIO • GOVS SPORTS NETWORKPlay-by-Play: Brian RivesAnalyst: Van Stokes
ipTV• OVC DIGITAL NETWORKPlay-by-Play: Barry GreshamAnalyst: Will PressnellSideline: Kristen Eargle
RADIO • WAPX-FMPlay-by-Play: Christian ChristensonAnalyst: Aaron King
TODAY’S BROADCASTS
LIVE STATISTCS www.PeayStats.comLIVE AUDIO www.LetsGoPeay.com
GOVS ON THE WEB
AUSTIN PEAY (3-2) vs. No. 4 JACKSONVILLE ST. (3-1)OCT. 7, 2017 ■ FORTERA STADIUM ■ CLARKSVILLE, TENN.
THE MATCHUP
AUSTIN PEAY2017 RECORD3-2 ■ 2-0 OVC
LAST GAMESept. 30, 2017 vs UT Martin
W 7-0 vs UT Martin
HEAD COACHWill Healy
Richmond (2008)3-13 ■ 2nd season at APSU
3-13 ■ 2 career seasons
2017 LEADERSRUSHING
Kentel Williams■ 57-384, 0 TD, 6.2 ypc
PASSINGJaVaughn Craig■ 31-55, 313 yards, 2 TD
RECEIVINGKyran Moore■ 9-133, 0 TD, 14.8 ypc
DEFENSEGunnar Scholato■ 14-32-46, 1 INT, 3.5 TFL
JACKSONVILLE ST.2017 RECORD3-1 ■ 1-0 OVC
LAST GAMESept. 30, 2017 at Tennessee TechW, 34-7 at Tennessee Tech
HEAD COACHJohn Grass
Jacksonville State (1990)36-7 ■ 4th season at JSU36-7 ■ 4 career seasons
2017 LEADERSRUSHING
Roc Thomas■ 73-407, 3 TD, 5.4 ypc
PASSINGBryant Horn■ 33-58, 464 yards, 3 TD
RECEIVINGDemontez Terry■ 19-252, 1 TD, 13.3 ypc
DEFENSEJonathan Hagler■ 11-13-24, 1 INT, 5.0 TFL
■ INSIDE THE JACKSONVILLE ST. SERIESThe Series: Jacksonville State leads 18-6-2Series Streak: JSU W10Last Meeting: JSU won 34-14, Oct 15, 2016 in Jacksonville
■ ON TODAY’S AGENDAGovs Captains: JaVaughn Craig (QB) Malik Boynton (DB)
Notably: Looking to build on its first three-game winning streak since 1986, the Austin Peay State University football team will welcome the No. 4 Jacksonville State Gamecocks to Fortera Stadiium, hoping to knock off their second straight ranked opponent in as many weeks.
SCHEDULEA31 at Cincinnati (ESPN3) L, 14-26S09 at Miami U. (ESPN3) L, 10-31S16 • Morehead State (OVCDN) W, 69-13S23 • at Murray State (OVCDN) W, 27-7S30 • UT Martin (OVCDN) W, 7-0O07 • Jacksonville State (OVCDN) 4 p.m.O14 • at Tennessee State (OVCDN) 6 p.m.O21 • Southeast Missouri (OVCDN) & 4 p.m.O28 • at Central Florida (TBA) TBAN04 • at Tennessee Tech (OVCDN) 1:30 p.m.N11 • at Eastern Kentucky (OVCDN) 12 p.m.N18 • Eastern Illinois (OVCDN) 4 p.m.• - Ohio Valley Conference Game; & -2017 Homecoming
■ APSU has now won three consecutive games for the first time since 1986.
■ The Govs pitched their first shutout since 2012 (Culver-Stockton), and first Division-I shutout since 1986 (Middle Tennessee).
■ Austin Peay was the only Division-I team in the state of Tennessee to win during Week Five competition.
■ The Govs have the No. 7 ranked total defense (251.8 yards per game) and the No. 11 ranked scoring defense (15.4 points per game) in FCS.
■ The APSU rushing attack is the only one in the OVC to average over 200 yards per game on the ground. The Govs are first in the OVC and 10th in the country in that category with 272.8 per contest
■ Gunnar Scholato (third, 46) and Jeremiah Mitchell (fifth, 44) rank in the top-five in the OVC in tackles.
■ Austin Peay has three of the top-eight rushers in the conference. Kentel Williams ranks fourth (355), JaVaughn Craig ranks fifth (330) and Ahmaad Tanner ranks eighth (277).
■ This week’s matchup will be a battle of the top-two scoring offenses in the OVC. Jacksonville State (25.5) narrowly edges Austin Peay (25.4) for tops in the conference.
■ Jacksonville State has now won 34 straight regular season games against FCS competition. That number includes a pair of victories over ranked opponents earlier this season (Chattanooga, Liberty).
■ Coach John Grass is in his fifth season with the Gamecocks. He is 12-3 against ranked FCS opponents and has won 25 straight OVC contests.
■ JSU has been a mainstay in the national polls. The Gamecocks have been ranked in the top-six of one of the two major FCS polls for 31 consecutive weeks.
Year GP Cmp-Att Yds TD/Int2017 5 20-33 227 0/1CAR 5 20-33 227 0/1
Broke the 100-yard rushing mark for the first time at MSU (9/23)OVC Co-Offensive Player of the Week 9/16First Gov since 2006 to rush for 4 TDs in a game (MOR)Finished just shy of 1,000 yards total offense in five 2016 games
Year GP Cmp-Att Yds TD/Int2017 5 31-55 313 2/3CAR 10 73-132 828 8/5Year GP Car-Yds YPC TD2017 5 47-330 7.0 6
Year GP Car-Yds YPC TD2017 5 57-355 6.2 0CAR 16 158-896 5.7 6
3 Catches for 21 yards against UTM (9/30) 2 catches for 14 yards at MSU (9/23)Picked up his first two receptions as a Gov against MUCaught 29 passes (86th in NJCAA) for 358 yards in 2016
Year GP Cat-Yds YPC TD2017 5 8-79 9.9 0CAR 5 8-79 9.9 0
2 receptions for 29 yards in win over MOR (9/16)Two receptions in Week 2 against MiamiRedshirted in 2016
Year GP Cat-Yds YPC TD2017 5 5-61 12.2 0CAR 5 5-61 12.2 0
Year GP Cat-Yds YPC TD2017 4 9-133 14.5 0CAR 33 36-525 14.6 2
Kicked off sophomore campaign with rushing TD at UC (8/31)Lined up in the backfield and slot as a freshmanTwo catches for career-best 29 yards at UTM (10/8)
Year GP Cat-Yds YPC TD2017 5 3-19 6.3 0CAR 12 11-77 7.0 0
Made four appearances in 2016 as role expandedFirst career reception was a big one--a 12-yard touchdown catch against Mercer (10/22)
Year GP Cat-Yds YPC TD2017 5 8-80 10.0 0CAR 33 31-289 9.3 5
Two receptions for 21 yards in win against MOR (9/16)One catch for 11 yards in APSU debut at UC (8/31)Led Holmes CC to No. 13 NJCAA rankingTeam-high 36 catches for 991 yards and 10 TD as a sophomore
Year GP Cat-Yds YPC TD2017 5 5-54 10.8 0CAR 5 5-54 10.8 0
#78 JAYLEN FLYE-SADLER6-8, 301, R-SO, CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO.Injury robbed promising talent of 2016 campaignMade nine starts as a true freshman
RT#69 MAX EWOLDT6-6, 317, R-SR, BLAINE, TENN.Made most of first consistent playing time of his career a year ago and is a veteran linchpin for O-lineMissed most of first two seasons due to injury
#55 ETHAN SELF6-3, 293, JR, MELBOURNE, FLA.Made 10 appearances and nine starts in 2016Two-year starter is one of line’s veterans
RG#73 CHARLES MOSLEY6-4, 346, SR, MEMPHIS, TENN.Two-year letterman at UTChanged positions to help Vols DL depthMade 12 appearances as a freshman at OL
#77 KYLE ANDERTON6-1, 302, JR, GALLATIN, TENN.Vanderbilt transfer locked down starting nodStrong summer as former TE bulked upThree-year captain at Station Camp HS
#64 LEVI SEABOLT6-3, 322, FR, ELLIJAY, GA.Three-time state champ at Gilmer HSAlso a wrestling state champion
#68 BYRON GLASS6-2, 293, JR, ACWORTH, GA.Started 21 of 22 contests during his APSU careerOnly o-lineman to start all 11 contests in 2016Opened lanes for back-to-back All-Newcomer honorees
C#72 HUNTER SCHMEISSER6-4, 309, R-S0, BRENTWOOD, TENN.Made most of first campaign with eight appearancesRedshirted in 2015
GOVS OFFENSIVE TWO-DEEP
Scored first collegiate TD on rush against UTM (9/30)Pulled in his first grab as a Gov against MSU (9/23)Made APSU debut at UC (8/31)
Year GP Cat-Yds YPC TD2017 5 1- 17 17.0 0CAR 5 1- 17 17.0 0
Team-leading 90 yards in shutout over UTM (9/30)Ran for first collegiate TD against MOR (9/16)51 yards on just four carries against Miami (9/9)
Year GP Car-Yds YPC TD2017 5 45-277 6.2 1CAR 5 45-277 6.2 1
#60 DARRYL JOHNSON6-3, 302, SR, FLINT, MICH.Made nine appearances and eight starts in 2016Former DL brings physicality to Govs O-line
#21 AHMAAD TANNER6-0, 200, FR, DALTON, GA.
Year GP Cat-Yds YPC TD2017 5 1-3 0.0 0CAR 13 2-15 7.5 1
Tied for 22nd in APSU history for TD catches (5)Had one reception for 21 yards against MOR (9/16)Had two multi-TD games as a junior as role evolvedFinished w/two catches for 13 yards in finale at UK (11/19)
#75 RYAN ROCKENSUESS6-5, 318, JR, TROY, MICH.Along with B. Glass, two-year starter tops the depth chartAided an offense that gained more than 4,000 yards total offense for just the second time in school history.
Only Gov with a receiving TD this season (2)Ran for 203 yards in win against MOR (9/16)Averaged 25.4 ypc against Morehead State (9/16)Had one TD reception and 74 AP yards at UC (8/31)
Rushed for 68 yards and 1 TD against MOR (9/23)Earned two carries in the opener at UC (8/31)Awarded a scholarship the Sunday prior to the season openerCaught a three-yard TD reception against EIU (9/24)
Year GP Cat-Yds YPC TD2017 5 13-77 5.9 1CAR 15 21-115 5.5 1FB
#20 PRINCE MOMODU6-0, 204, SO, BRENTWOOD, TENN.
Rushed for 12 yards in win against MOR (9/16)Came to camp in Spring 2016 and earned expanded reps this summer after consecutive strong spring performances
Year GP Cat-Yds YPC TD2017 4 3-12 4.0 0CAR 4 3-12 4.0 0
#46 K’JAY JOHNSON5-7, 180, SO, MEMPHIS, TENN.
Rushed for two TD’s against Morehead State (9/16)Career-high in completions (7) and attempts (12) at MU Two-time Tennessee Mr. Football honoree
Notched second rushing TD of the season at MSU (9/23)Two carries for 22 yards and 1 rushing TD against MOR (9/16)5 receptions for 96 yards against MOR (9/16)Second team All-OVC as a return specialist in 2016
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DE#41 BENEDICT LOUIS5-11, 234, SR, MARIETTA, GA.
Longtime LB gets a chance to use speed fof the edgeNeeds three tackles for 100 in his APSU careerEqualed season-high w/four tackles in 2016 finale at UK (11/19)
Year GP U/A TFL S/H2017 5 1/0 1.0-2 0/0CAR 35 55/43 6.5-23 1/0
#90 JAISON WILLIAMS6-1, 225, SO, TRUSSVILLE, ALA.
OVC Co-Defensive Player of the WeekPiled up 2.5 sacks in shutout of UTM (9/30)2.5 TFL in victory at MSU (9/23)One tackle for 2-yard loss against MOR (9/16)
Year GP U/A TFL S/H2017 5 6/10 6.0-29 4.5/5CAR 15 20/39 13.5-69 8/12
DT#50 COREY BROWN6-0, 302, SR, COLUMBUS, MISS.
4 tackles, 1 TFL at Murray State (9/23)Had five tackles, one for 2-yard loss vs. MOR (9/16)Made a tackle in his collegiate debut at UC (8/31)Helped NW Miss. to its first conference title since 1999
Year GP U/A TFL S/H2017 5 6/10 3.0-5 0/1CAR 5 6/10 3.0-5 0/1
DT#71 JULE PACE6-1, 284, SR, CLARKSVILLE, TENN.
Has appeared in all 39 games for APSUCareer-high 31 tackles in 2016 as a juniorSeason-best five tackles on three different occasions in 2016(Eastern Illinois Sept.24, UT Matin Oct. 8, EKU Nov. 12)
Year GP U/A TFL S/H2017 5 2/8 1.5-5 0.5/1CAR 39 25/70 8.0-23 1.5/3
#44 THERON HODGES6-3, 320, R-JR, NEW ORLEANS, LA.
Notched 5 tackles in shutout of UTM (9/30)Had a pair of tackles in win against MOR (9/16)Assisted on a pair of tackles in APSU debut at UC (8/31)
Year GP U/A TFL S/H2017 5 3/9 0-0 0/0CAR 5 3/9 0-0 0/0
DEHad one solo tackle against Morehead State (9/16)Registered an assist at UC (8/31)Recorded a sack and a hurry in 2016 finale at UK (11/19)Season-best six tackles, 1.5 TFL, a sack and FF at UTM (10/8)
Year GP U/A TFL S/H2017 3 1/1 0-0 0/2CAR 11 13/12 4.5-19 2.5/3
WL#17 JEREMIAH MITCHELL6-1, 229, SR, MATTESON, ILL.
Team high 14 tackles in win over UTM (9/30)Notched career tackle No. 100 at Murray State (9/23)Stacked up nine tackles at MU (9/9)Career best 9 tackles, 1.0 TFL in ‘16 Finale at UK
Year GP U/A TFL FF/FR2017 5 14/30 3.0-5 1/0CAR 38 56/60 7.5-17 1/0
#23 DERRICK JAMES6-2, 210, R-FR, COLUMBUS, GA.
Had one solo tackle in win against Morehead St. (9/16)Racked up two assisted tackles against MOR (9/16)
Year GP U/A TFL FF/FR2017 4 1/2 0.5-0 0/0CAR 4 1/2 0.5-0 0/0
ML#32 TYLER REID5-11, 199, SO, OOLTEWAH, TENN.
Year GP U/A TFL FF/FR2017 5 4/2 0-0 0/0CAR 9 5/3 0-0 0/0
#36 GUNNAR SCHOLATO6-3, 234, R-JR, HENDERSONVILLE, TENN.
12 tackles in shutout win vs. UTM (9/30)Picked off Racer QB for first INT of 2017 (9/23)Tied for team lead with nine tackles at UC (8/31)From walk-on to first-team All-OVC
Year GP U/A TFL FF/FR2017 5 14/32 3.5-9 0/1CAR 27 80/122 11.5-39 0/2
CB#13 KORDELL JACKSON5-11, 163, FR, BIRMINGHAM, ALA.
First career interception in shutout of UTM (9/30)Leads DB group with 3.5 TFLHad three tackles and 1 PBU against MOR (9/16)Seven tackles, a PBU and a TFL in debut at UC (8/31)
Year GP U/A TFL INT/PB2017 5 16/6 3.5-14 1/6CAR 5 16/6 3.5-14 1/6
#9 TRENT TAYLOR5-9, 176, SO, BRENTWOOD, TENN.
Picked up four more tackles against Racers (9/23)Recorded 1 INT, returned for 38 yard vs. MOR (9/16)Notched four tackles at MU (9/9)
Year GP U/A TFL INT/PB2017 5 8/8 0-0 1/5CAR 16 48/24 0.5-1 1/13
NB#2 MALIK BOYNTON6-0, 191, SR, DETROIT, MICH.
Year GP U/A TFL INT/PB2017 5 14/9 0.5-3 1/2CAR 36 82/49 4.5-7 1/10
#5 DEKEIVIS PERRY5-9, 185, SR, NASHVILLE, TENN.
1 INT and 3 tackles in win over MOR (9/16)Notched a TFL in the opener at UC (8/31)Career-high 11 tackles (1.0 TFL) at EIU (9/24/16)
Year GP U/A TFL INT/PB2017 5 5/5 1.0-2 1/1CAR 32 49/28 4.5-15 1/3
Notched 8 tackles in win vs. UTM (9/30)Recorded two solo tackles against MOR (9/23)Broke up a pass and made 11 tackles against EKU (11/12)
Year GP U/A TFL INT/PB2017 5 3/10 0-0 0/1CAR 25 53/42 0.5-1 1/4
FS#1 MALIK DAVIS6-2, 187, JR, CHATTANOOGA, TENN.
Year GP U/A TFL INT/PB2017 5 14/14 1.0-5 0/2CAR 5 14/14 1.0-5 0/2
#8 ISAIAH NORMAN6-1, 200, FR, MEMPHIS, TENN.
Notched three tackles against Morehead St. (9/23)Class 6A All-Region Team selection as a seniorRecorded 80 tackles and averaged 5.7 per game in 2016
Year GP U/A TFL INT/PB2017 2 1/2 0-0 0/0CAR 2 1/2 0-0 0/0
CB#3 KEAWVIS CUMMINGS6-1, 165, JR, TUPELO, MISS.
First INT as a Gov in win over UTM (9/30)3 tackles in win at Murray St. (9/23)Made two tackles on the outside at UC (8/31)Tallied 31 tackles and an INT over nine games a year ago
Year GP U/A TFL INT/PB2017 5 2/4 0-0 1/1CAR 5 2/4 0-0 1/1
#10 RODNEY SAULSBERRY JR.5-10, 180, SO, MEMPHIS, TENN.
Made 10 appearances as a freshmanSeason-best four tackles against Murray State (10/1)Three tackles (1.0 TFL) and a PBU against Mercer (10/22)
Year GP U/A TFL INT/PB2017 3 3/0 1.0-2 0/0CAR 13 10/4 2.0-3 0/1
Ranks third in FCS in fumble recoveries (2)First career INT at Murray State (9/23)Recovered two fumbles and forced another against MU (9/9)Tied for team high with nine tackles in opener at UC (8/31)
Notched four tackles and a sack at Murray St. (9/23)Recorded team-high 12 tackles against Miami (9/9)First-team MACJC All-State in 2016 at East Central CCMade 83 tackles to tie for ECCC lead a year ago
Injury robbed him of most of 2016Made one tackle in lone appearance at Troy (9/3)Had 3.5 TFL in 2015
Year GP U/A TFL S/H2017 2 0/1 0-0 0/0CAR 13 11/9 3.5-17 1/3
#86 NATE HOWARD 6-4, 240, JR, ST. LOUIS, MO.
Four tackles in shutout of UTM (9/30)2.0 Tackles, 1 TFL against Murray St. (9/23)Recorded eight tackles against Morehead St. in debut (9/16)
Year GP U/A TFL S/H2017 3 6/8 4.5-21 1/3CAR 3 6/8 4.5-21 1/3
Career-high three tackles at Miami (9/9)Made a tackle in the EKU contest (11/12) and at EIU (9/24)Not to be confused with fellow sophomore LB Tyler Reed
Notched seven tackles in shutout over UTM (9/30)5 solo tackles, big special teams contributor at MSU (9/23)Tallied 7 picks during his prep careerTwo-way player also tallied 140 catches in High School
Redshirted in his first seasonHandled all kicking duties for Mike Mincy at Pensacola HSManagement major at APSU
Year GP Att-Yds Avg. TB2017 1 0-0 0-0 NACAR 1 0-0 0-0 NA
LSInjury limited him to one appearance in 2016HS LS for team that made back-to-back playoff appearancesTook over all snapping duties as a freshmanCriminal Justice major is 4x AD Honor Roll
Year GP2017 4CAR 16
#51 NIC SCRENOCK5-10, 234, FR, LEBANON, TENN.
LS at Wilson Central HS for Brian DedmanAll-region as a junior and senior4.2 HS GPA; plans to major in business
Year GP2017 0CAR 0
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#12 D. FORT-MERRIWEATHER5-10, 175, FR. CLARKSVILLE, TENN.
Speedster earned kickoff return duties with strong campReturned first KO vs. EKU (9/26) for 21 yardsFormer football and track star at Northeast HS
PR#4 KYRAN MOORE5-10, 160, SR, BESSEMER, ALA.
Had two punt returns against MOR for 11 yards (9/23) Year GP Ret-Yds Avg. TD/Lg2017 4 2-11 5.5 0/11CAR 33 12-45 3.8 0/19
Returmed kick 41 yards against MOR (9/23)Led Arkansas State in KO returns (18) and yards (425) as a fresh-man, averaging 23.6 ypr with a long of 41 2014 Mr. Football in the state of Tennessee
Year GP Ret-Yds Avg. TD/Lg2017 5 10-208 20.8 0/27CAR 5 10-208 20.8 0/27
Handling kickoffs after redshirt campaignHad three kicks (48.0 avg) in the opener at UC (8/31)Kicked off twice as a freshman, averaging 55.5 yards vs. MercerTeam Tennessee kicker for 2015 Tenn.-Ky. Border Bowl
PRONUNCIATION GUIDEStudent-AthletesNeonta Alexander nee-ON-tayJP Batarseh buh-TAR-sayMalik Boynton Prefers ‘Lik’ (Leek) in spoken formJuantarius Bryant whan-tare-ee-usTerrius Callahan tare-ee-usJavaughn Craig juh-vawnKeawvis Cummings kee-vissJuwan Davis juh-whanMax Ewoldt EE-woltJarrett Giacchino Juh-KEY-noBaniko Harley buh-NEE-ko
Student-AthletesTheron Hodges TH-aire-unTirrek Hooten ty-REEKAustin Maloata mah-lo-ah-tahPrince Momodu muh-mo-dueJeremiah Oatsvall OATS-volDekeivis Perry duh-KEY-vissHunter Schmeisser Sh-MY-surHunter and Gunnar Scholato Show-LAH-toeNic Screnock skr-in-ockOmouri Skinner oh-more-eeGorel Soumare sue-MARR-EH
Year GP PAT/AT FG/FGA Long2017 5 15-16 2-4 45CAR 16 25-26 7-11 45
Converted a 37-yard FG on his first attempt at Miami (9/9)Parade All-American for the Cairo SyrupmakersTied Georgia prep record with 20 fields goals made in 2016
Handled punting duties once as a freshmanTeam Tennessee kicker for the 2015 Tenn.-Ky. Border BowlAn accomplished tennis player 2013-14 district runner-up
HM OVC Specialist of the Week after 41.1 ypp at UC (8/31)Missed 2016 opener after suffering appendicitis during campAveraged 45.0 vs. Murray State (10/10), including 2 inside 20Averaged 41.8 vs. SEMO (11/2), including 2 inside 20.
■ SGT. YORK TROPHYDelta Dental of Tennessee is again the presenting sponsor of the Sgt. York Trophy in 2015. The trophy (founded in 2007 by the Nashville Sports Council and OVC) goes to the winner of the quadrangular season football series between the four OVC football-playing schools located in the state of Tennessee (Austin Peay, Tennessee State, Tennessee Tech and UT Martin). The award is only the second traveling trophy that involves more than two teams in college sports; the other is the Commander in Chief’s Trophy which has been contested between Air Force, Army and Navy annually since 1972. The award is named in honor of Alvin C. York, the most noted Soldier of World War I. As a corporal in the 2nd battalion, 328th Infantry, in the Battle of the Meuse River-Argonne (Oct. 8, 1918), York and seven other soldiers captured 132 prisoners, was promoted to sergeant and received the Distinguished Service Cross, the French Croix de Guerre, the French Legion of Honor, the Croce di Guerra of Italy and the War Medal of Montenegro. Upon his return to the United States in 1919, he was bestowed the Congressional Medal of Honor.
■ 2017 SGT. YORK CONTESTSSept. 23 - UT Martin def. Tennessee State 31-16Sept. 30 - Austin Peay def. UT Martin 7-0Oct. 14 - Austin Peay at Tennessee StateOct. 28 - Tennessee State at Tennessee TechNov. 4 - Austin Peay at Tennessee TechNov. 18 - UT Martin at Tennessee Tech
■ HEALY’S HIGH POINTSFans and media can hear from head coach WIll Healy throughout the week, beginning Monday night at Buffalo Wild Wings off Wilma Rudolph Boulevard. Healy is the regular headliner of ‘In-side Austin Peay – he breaks down the previ-ous week with Governors play-by-play man Brian Rives, looks ahead to the next opponent and is occasionally joined by a member of the coaching staff or a player.
Tuesday morning, Healy is on the weekly telecon-ference with Ohio Valley Conference media mem-bers – his slot is 10:35 a.m. and the log-in can be obtained via the OVC and APSU media relations offices.
Interviews with Healy, members of the coaching staff and players can be found on APSU’s You-Tube channel (www.youtube.com/cultureofexcel-lence) or on APSU’s football Twitter account, @AustinPeayFB. Highlight footage can be obtained by contacting Austin Peay’s athletic communica-tions office.
■ GOV WHO DESERVES PUB
JAISON WILLIAMS of the Austin Peay State University football team was tabbed as the adidas® Ohio Valley Conference Co-Defensive Player of the Week. Williams was a monster in the trenches for the Govs recording a career-high 2.5 sacks in Austin Peay’s 7-0 shutout victory over No. 18 UT Martin on Sept. 30. The Trussville, Ala. native finished the contest with six tackles including a forced a fumble with a huge hit on Skyhawk quarterback Troy Cook in the fourth quarter.
■ THIS WEEKEND’S SCHEDULESaturday, September 23Murray State at UT Martin, 2:00 p.m.Jacksonville State at Austin Peay, 4 p.m.Tennessee State at Eastern Kentucky, 5 p.m.Tennessee Tech at Eastern Illinois, 6 p.m.
■ PRESEASON POLL School (1st place votes) Points1. Jacksonville State (16) 1282. UT Martin (2) 1073. Tennessee State 964. Eastern Illinois 815. Eastern Kentucky 686. Tennessee Tech 647. Southeast Missouri 428. Murray State 419. Austin Peay 21
■ OVC PLAYERS OF THE WEEKWeek Offensive Defensive Specialist NewcomerS04 R. Thomas, JSU C. Collins, TSU/J. Hagler, JSU K. Wrzuszczak, EKU/Vicente, MUR V. Sellers, TSUS11 L. Galloway, UTM J. Canady, EKU P. Smith, TSU L. Galloway, UTMS18 J. Craig, APSU/T. Cook, UTM A. Brown, UTM L. Clark, TSU/N. Madonia, TTU T. Harris, TSUS25 L. Galloway, UTM/R. Thomas JSU K. Grace, EKU K. Wrzuszczak, EKU L. Galloway, UTMO02 S. Gilkey Jr., EIU J. Williams APSU/N. Horne EIU L. Clark, TSU S. Gilkey Jr., EIU/M. Terry SEMOO09O16O23O30N06N13N20
■ KNOW YOUR FOE... FINDING OVC OPPONENT INFORMATIONSchool SID Website Football Twitter Radio CrewAustin Peay Justin Jefferies LetsGoPeay.com @AustinPeayFB Van Stokes, Brian RivesEastern Illinois Rich Moser EIUPanthers.com @EIUPantherFB Mike Bradd, Jack AshmoreEastern Kentucky Kevin Britton EKUSports.com @EKUFootball Greg Stotelmyer, Jim Tirey, Keith HardimanJacksonville State Josh Underwood JSUGamecockSports.com @JSUGamecockFB Mike Parris, Ray HammettMurray State Parker Griffith GoRacers.com @Racersfootball Neal Bradley, Logan Stout/Dave WinderSoutheast Missouri Jeff Honza GoSoutheast.com @SEMOfootball Erik SeanTennessee State Jose Garcia TSUTigers.com @TSU_Tigers Greg Pogue, Albert DawsonTennessee Tech Thomas Corhern TTUSports.com @TnTechFootball Roger Ealey, Buddy Pearson, Dylan VazzanoUT Martin Alex Boggis UTMSports.com @UTM_Football Tom Britt, Chris Brinkley, John Abel
■ AROUND THE LEAGUE THIS WEEKThis week in Ohio Valley Conference action was highlighted by Austin Peay’s 7-0 shutout of No. 18 UT Martin. It was the Governors first win over a ranked opponent since 2009, and their first shutout of a Division-I opponent since 1986. No. 5 Jacksonville State picked up their first OVC victory with a 34-7 road win at Tennessee Tech. Eastern Illinois won a double-overtime thriller in Nissan Stadium to hand Tennessee State their second consecutive conference loss. Southeast Missouri picked up a decisive 29-10 win over Eastern Kentucky to give the Redhawks their first conference victory. In non-conference action, Murray State dropped a 55-10 decision to FBS No. 17 Louisville. This week will feature a matchup of undefeateds when Jacksonville State will make the trip to Clarksville to meet up with Austin Peay. Murray State will continue their road swing with a trip to UT Martin. Tennessee State will head on the road looking for its first OVC win at Eastern Kentucky and Tennessee Tech will take on Eastern Illinois.
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OFFENSIVE OUTPUT
■ AT THE SNAP■ A stable of ballcarriers will give the Gover-
nors ground game a lift in 2017, with 2016 All-Newcomer selection Kentel Williams seek-ing to become the first Governor since Ryan White (2008-09) to lead Austin Peay in rush-ing in back-to-back seasons. A pair of trans-fers figure to factor into the ground game, with Tre Nation (Illinois) and Darryl Rollins-Davis (Arkansas State) aboard, with returnee and recent scholarship recipient Prince Momodu looking to steal some carries as well as tal-ented freshman Ahmaad Tanner (Dalton HS), who rushed for more than 3,000 yards during his prep career in Georgia.
■ For the first time in several years, the Gov-ernors should be able to count on a veteran presence at every spot along the offensive line. Two-year starters Ryan Rockensuess and Byron Glass hold down the fort inside, while senior Max Ewoldt provides toughness and veteran leadership at right tackle. Transfers Kyle Anderton (Vanderbilt) and Charles Mos-ley (Tennessee) are new to APSU but veterans of the collegiate game – Mosley made 12 ap-pearances as a freshman for the Vols, while Anderton moves inside from tight end, where he was a letterwinner for the Commodores.
■ The Governors receiving corp will have a new look in 2017, with 42.2 percent of receptions and 45.2 percent of receiving yards returning. However, the wideouts have been bolstered with junior college additions DJ Montgomery (Holmes CC) and Kadeem Goulbourne (Iowa Western CC), with redshirt freshmen Gorel Soumare and Terrius Callahan primed for breakouts in their first collegiate action. In ad-dition to his role as All-OVC return man, Kyran Moore is back to take touches in both the slot and the backfield.
■ The one spot on offense Austin Peay can lean on its veteran savvy is at tight end, where three-year starter James Coleman returns after a breakout campaign that featured two games with two touchdown receptions. Mi-chael Hoover, who turned his first career re-ception a year ago into a touchdown, will push Coleman and be featured in heavy sets, while freshmen Elijah Brown (Morristown West) and Trey Pruitt (Mount Juliet) are among a host of fresh faces seeking playing time.
■ As a team, the Govs rushed for more than 200 yards in four straight games to close the 2016 season, topping out with 322 yards on the ground against Tennessee State (Nov. 5).
Not only was that Austin Peay’s first 300-yard rushing game since Nov. 16, 2013 against Southeast Missouri, it’s the first streak of four or more contests with 200 or more yards on the ground since Austin Peay began keeping game-by-game records electronically in 2002--a streak extended to five games with 224 yards against Cincinnati.
■ Williams touched off a piece of OVC history with his league-record 399 all-purpose yards against Eastern Kentucky (Nov. 12). He be-came the first player in league history to earn OVC Newcomer, Offensive Player and Special-ist of the Week in the same week, as well as APSU’s first STATS FCS Freshman of the Week honor.
■ The Governors made their way into the record books again, shattering an OVC record with 10 rushing scores against Morehead State on Sept. 16. That mark broke a 22-yeard old record previously held by UT Martin.
■ JaVaugh Craig’s four rushing scores against the Eagles made him the first Gov to accomplish the feat since Chris Fletcher back in 2006. He was named the OVC’s Co-Offensive Player of the Week on Sept. 17 for his performance.
■ Kentel Williams averaged an incredible 25.7 yards per carry against Morehead State. He broke three runs over 50 yards on his way to a 203-yard day on just eight carries.
■ APSU racked up an incredible 10 rushing touchdowns against Morehead State last weekend. That number broke a 22-year old Ohio Valley Conference record for the most rushing touchdowns in a single game by any one team.
■ JaVaughn Craig became the first Gov since Chris Fletcher in 2006 to record four rushing touchdowns in a single game. Craig was named OVC Co-Offensive Player of the Week for his efforts.
■ The Governors tallied an impressive 668 yards of offense against the Eagles. That mark was the second most for the program since 1994.
■ CRAIG LEADS THE WAYSophomore quarterback JaVaughn Craig has quietly put together a solid season as the leader of the Govs offense. He has tallied eight total touchdowns and is the team’s second leading rusher thus far in 2017.
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DEFENSIVE STAND
■ TOEING THE LINE■ Up front, Jaison Williams returns to anchor
one end position after terrorizing opposing backfields as a freshman; his 7.5 TFL were most by an APSU freshman since Daniel Becker posted 8.5 TFL as a freshman in 2006.
■ Faces old and new will anchor positions alongside Williams up front. Shaun Whittinghill looks to build off a 4.5 TFL performance in eight games as a redshirt freshman, while Byron Carver returns from missing most of 2016 while also making the transition to a more interior line postion. Nico Mays is back to provide depth, while a longtime stalwart at linebacker, Benedict Louis, will try his hand at edge rushing as well.
■ The line was at its best early on against the Bearcats, holding Cincinnati to minus-eight yards on three rush attempts in the first quarter.
■ Cincinnati started eight drives inside its own 40 during the opener--the Bearcats were held scoreless on those drives and the Governors forced three three-and-outs in those scenarios.
■ The linebacker corp should be in good hands with a pair of veterans locking down starting nods. Gunnar Scholato’s All-OVC nod was well-deserved for the former walk-on, while Jeremiah Mitchell is hunting his 100th career tackle after finally breaking into the starting lineup late last season. Sophomore wrecking ball Tyler Reid looks to build on his first campaign, while East Central CC standout Pat Walker will push Mitchell for time on the weak side.
■ The Govs have held back-to-back FBS opponents scoreless in the first quarter (Kentucky, Cincinnati).
■ Of the top-25 FCS schools in total defense after the first week of play, only the Govs (21st) played an FBS foe in Week One.
■ The secondary will be a good blend of veteran savvy and youthful athleticism. Seniors Malik Boynton and Dekeivis Perry have been through many a battle in the secondary over their APSU careers and will be looked to as elder statesmen for the Govs.
■ A pair of junior college transfers will get on the field early to provide a boost for the Govs. Malik Davis, a teammate of Walker’s at ECCC, was a first-team MACJC All-State safety a year ago, while ballhawking corner Keawvis Cummings will man one corner position in his first APSU season.
■ A quartet of DB’s--Chris Hopkins, Juantarius Bryant, Trent Taylor and Rodney Saullsberry Jr.--are back for another season. Both Hopkins and Taylor started for large swaths of the season, with Taylor breaking up a team-high eight passes opposite departed Gov Roderick Owens.
■ Austin Peay held Cincinnati to 97 yards rushing in the opener, fewest by an APSU opponent since 2012 (Culver-Stockton); the 248 yards total offense was the least given up by the Govs since 2015 (Tennessee State).
■ The 26 points given up to FBS Cincinnati in the opener was the fewest allowed by Austin Peay against an FBS opponent since Sept. 7, 1996 against Arkansas State, which was in the process of transitioning to then-Division I-A at the time.
■ For the first time in program history, the Governors’ defense held back-to-back FBS foes under 300 yards of total offense. APSU allowed just 248 to Cincinnati on Aug. 31 before surrendering just 295 to Miami University on Sept. 9.
■ The Austin Peay defensive efforts mark the first time since 2001 that the program has held consecutive opponents to less than 300 yards (Nov. 3, Saint Joseph’s, Nov.10 Davidson) and the first time since 1996 the Govs have held consecutive Division-I competitors to under 300 yards (Sept. 21 Western Kentucky, Sept. 28 SEMO).
■ Takeaways have been an important part of the Govs early defensive success. APSU ranks 17th in FCS in fumbles recovered (4), Malik Boynton accounts for two of those recoveries.
■ The Austin Peay defense has been a complete team effort this season. Amongst the leading tacklers are Gunnar Scholato (33), Jeremiah Mitchell (28) and Malik Boynton (23).
■ Stopping opposing offenses dead in their tracks has been a specialty of the Govs. APSU has notched 30.0 tackles for loss this season with Jaison Williams (6.0) and Nate Howard (4.5) leading the way.
■ Austin Peay picked up their first shutout since the 56-0 win over Culver-Stockton in 2012. It was the first Division-I shutout since a 7-0 victory over Middle Tennessee in 1986.
■ TACKLES FOR LOSS Player (Opponent) TFL YdsNate Howard (MOR) 3.5 17Jaison Williams (UTM) 2.5 19Jaison Williams (MSU) 2.5 9Kordell Jackson (MU) 2.0 13Matthew Gayle (MU) 1.5 6Gunnar Scholato (MC) 1.5 4Kordell Jackson (MU) 1.0 8Malik Davis (MSU) 1.0 5Nate Howard (MSU) 1.0 4Jule Pace (MU) 1.0 3
■ QUARTERBACK SACKSPlayer (Opponent) Sacks YdsJaison Williams (UTM) 2.5 19Jaison Williams (MU) 2.0 13Nate Howard (MOR) 1.0 8Kordell Jackson (MU) 1.0 8Jaison Williams (MSU) 1.0 6Malik Davis (MSU) 1.0 5Matthew Gayle (MU) 1.0 4
TOP DEFENSIVE PERFORMANCES
GUNNAR SCHOLATO
■ GUNNAR GOES OFFGunnar Scholato didn’t just become the first Governor since 2008 to post a 100-tackle season a year ago; he blew past the mark with 124 total stops, most by a Governor since 2000 (Drew Wilson) and the seventh-most in FCS last season. He tied for the OVC lead with 11.2 tackles per game, earning second-team All-OVC honors in the process. He picked off a pass and returned it for a score in the season finale at Kentucky, bookending a fantastic campaign that began with him earning a scholarship after the 2016 Red-and-White Game. He is off to a fast start in 2017, recording 27 tackles through three contests.
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MALIK BOYNTON
ALL ACROSS THE FIELD
■ ‘LIK NABS FIRST CAREER INTIn the first home game of his senior season, Malik Boynton nabbed his first career interception, as the Governors dismantled Morehead State 69-13 on Sept. 16. Boynton has also forced two fumbles and recovered two as well. He currently is tied for third on the team in tackles (16).
■ TINY COMES UP LARGEKyran Moore notched a season-best 118 yards of offense against Morehead State on Sept. 16. One of the top playmakers in the Govs offense, Moore currently leads his team in receiving yards and catches.
No. Ltr. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Class Hometown (Previous School) 1 Malik DAVIS DB 6-3 190 Jr. Chattanooga, Tenn. (East Central CC 1 DJ MONTGOMERY WR 6-2 195 Jr. Durant, Miss. (Holmes CC) 2 *** Malik BOYNTON DB 5-11 190 Sr. Detroit, Mich. (Melvindale HS) 2 Baniko HARLEY QB 6-1 200 Fr. Montgomery, Ala. (Ramsey HS) 3 * JaVaughn CRAIG QB 6-2 180 So. Chattanooga, Tenn. (McCallie HS) 3 Keawvis CUMMINGS DB 6-0 160 Jr. Tupelo, Miss. (Northwest Mississippi CC) 4 *** Kyran MOORE DB/WR 5-10 155 Sr. Bessemer, Ala. (McAdory HS) 4 * Chris HOPKINS DB 6-1 200 So. Brentwood, Tenn. (Brentwood Academy) 5 *** DeKeivis PERRY DB 5-9 176 Sr. Nashville, Tenn. (Father Ryan HS) 5 * Kentel WILLIAMS RB 5-11 190 So. Knoxville, Tenn. (Fulton HS) 6 Jeremiah OATSVALL QB 6-1 200 Fr. Brentwood, Tenn. (Brentwood Academy) 6 Elijah SHEPPARD LB 6-0 200 So. Pell City, Ala. (Pell City HS) 7 ** James BOND S 5-11 181 Jr. Jackson, Tenn. (Trinity Christian Academy) 7 Kadeem GOULBOURNE WR 6-4 210 So. Weston, Fla. (Iowa Western CC) 8 *** James COLEMAN TE 6-4 263 Sr. Ford Heights, Ill. (Bloom Trail HS) 8 Isaiah NORMAN DB 6-1 200 Fr. Memphis, Tenn. (Cordova HS) 9 Elijah BROWN TE 6-3 250 Fr. Morristown, Tenn. (Morristown West HS) 9 * Trent TAYLOR DB 6-0 170 So. Brentwood, Tenn. (Brentwood Academy) 10 * Rodney SAULSBERRY Jr. DB 5-10 175 So. Memphis, Tenn. (Whitehaven HS) 11 Cole PHILLIPS K 6-2 210 Fr. Cairo. Ga. (Cairo HS) 11 DeAngelo WILSON WR 5-10 160 Fr. Bowling Green, Ky. (Bowling Green HS) 12 Tre NATION RB 5-11 212 So. Leeds, Ala. (Illinois) 13 Kordell JACKSON DB 5-11 160 Fr. Birmingham, Ala. (Ramsey HS) 14 Daryl ROLLINS-DAVIS RB 5-9 167 Jr. Knoxville, Tenn. (Fulton HS) 14 JP BATARSEH WR 5-7 160 Fr. Franklin, Tenn. (Franklin HS) 15 * Josh ALEXANDER WR 5-9 180 So. Norcross, Ga. (Norcross HS) 16 Michael FAIR WR 6-2 193 Fr. Clarksville, Tenn. (Clarksville HS) 16 Jermaine MASON DB 5-8 182 Fr. Gallatin, Tenn. (Goodpasture) 17 *** Jeremiah MITCHELL S 6-1 211 Sr. Matteson, Ill. (Rich Central HS) 17 Emanual WILLIAMS WR 6-1 197 Fr. Tullahoma, Tenn. (Baylor School) 18 Trey PRUITT TE 6-4 212 Fr. Mount Juliet, Tenn. (Mount Juliet HS) 19 Terry BECKHAM DB 5-11 165 So. Tucker, Ga. (Tucker HS) 20 * Prince MOMODU RB 6-0 205 So. Brentwood, Tenn. (Brentwood Academy) 21 Ahmaad TANNER RB 6-0 200 Fr. Dalton, Ga. (Dalton HS) 22 Tirrek HOOTEN RB 6-1 205 R-Fr. Montverde, Fla. (Montverde Academy) 23 Derrick JAMES LB 6-2 210 R-Fr. Columbus, Ga. (Columbus HS) 24 ** Marvin FRANKLIN RB 5-11 176 Jr. Brownstown, Mich. (Oscar A. Carlson HS) 25 * Neonta ALEXANDER LB 6-2 215 So. Piedmont, Ala. (Piedmont HS) 25 Joseph LILLY RB 5-10 161 Fr. South Pittsburg, Tenn. (South Pittsburg HS) 26 * Juantarius BRYANT LB 5-11 205 Jr. Nashville, Tenn. (Maplewood HS) 27 Tyler GARDNER DB 5-10 155 Fr. Franklin, Tenn. (Page HS) 28 James TOBIN DB 6-0 170 Fr. Louisville, Ky. (Desales HS) 29 Joseph NEWBERRY DB 6-2 195 Fr. Memphis, Tenn. (Ridgeway HS) 31 Omouri SKINNER DB 6-2 164 Fr. Orlando, Fla. (East River HS) 32 * Tyler REID LB 6-2 200 So. Ooltewah, Tenn. (Ooltewah HS) 33 Calvin SIMS JR DB 5-11 176 Fr. Chattanooga, Tenn. (Notre Dame HS) 33 Pat WALKER LB 6-0 210 So. Hattiesburg, Miss. (East Central HS) 34 * Tyler REED LB 6-2 230 So. Cartersville, Ga. (Cartersville HS) 35 Coreon JACKSON DB 5-11 185 Fr. Clarksville, Tenn. (Kenwood HS) 36 ** Gunnar SCHOLATO LB 6-2 230 R-Jr. Hendersonville, Tenn. (Western Kentucky) 37 * Logan BIRCHFIELD K/P 5-10 153 R-So. Elizabethton, Tenn. (Elizabethton HS) 39 Hunter SCHOLATO LB 6-2 212 Fr. Hendersonville, Tenn. (Station Camp HS) 39 * Devin STUART P 5-11 172 R-So. Kingsport, Tenn. (Dobyns-Bennett HS) 40 Tirrek HOOTEN RB 6-1 205 R-Fr. Montverde, Fla. (Montverde Academy) 41 *** Benedict LOUIS LB 5-11 236 Sr. Marietta, Ga. (Lassiter HS) 42 Brevon JOHNSON LB 6-1 205 Fr. Clarksville, Tenn. (Clarksville HS) 43 Victor WATTS LB 6-1 210 Sr. Leeds, Ala. (Leeds HS) 44 Theron HODGES DL 6-2 300 R-Jr. Minter City, Miss. (Holmes CC) 45 Noah BEELER K 6-0 150 R-Fr. Pensacola, Fla. (Pensacola HS) 46 * K’Jay JOHNSON RB 5-7 180 So. Memphis, Tenn. (White Station HS) 48 * Shaun WHITTINGHILL DE 6-4 226 R-So.. Louisville, Ky. (Moore Traditional School) 49 Reagan HYDE K 6-2 155 R-Fr. Cadiz, Ky. (Trigg County HS)
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No. Name Pos. 15 Josh ALEXANDER WR 25 Neonta ALEXANDER LB 77 Kyle ANDERTON TE 14 JP BATARSEH WR 19 Terry BECKHAM DB 45 Noah BEELER K 37 Logan BIRCHFIELD K/P 7 James BOND DB 2 Malik BOYNTON DB 50 Corey BROWN DL 9 Elijah BROWN TE 26 Juantarius BRYANT DB 80 Terrius CALLAHAN WR 85 Byron CARVER DE 8 James COLEMAN TE 3 Javaughn CRAIG QB 3 Keawvis CUMMINGS DB 83 Juwan DAVIS WR 1 Malik DAVIS DB 62 Brady DORRIS OL 74 Brandon DOVE OL 69 Max EWOLDT OL 16 Michael FAIR WR 82 Caleb FLORENCE TE 78 Jaylen FLYE-SADLER OL 24 Marvin FRANKLIN RB 27 Tyler GARDNER DB 91 Matthew GAYLE DE 59 Jarrett GIACCHINO LS 68 Byron GLASS OL 7 Kadeem GOULBOURNE WR 99 Kevin GRAHAM DT 2 Baniko HARLEY QB 52 Mason HARWELL DT 44 Theron HODGES DL 22 Tirrek HOOTEN RB 87 Michael HOOVER TE 4 Chris HOPKINS DB 86 Nate HOWARD DL 49 Reagan HYDE K 35 Coreon JACKSON DB 13 Kordell JACKSON DB 23 Derrick JAMES LB 57 AJ JANCOSKO OL 42 Brevon JOHNSON LB 60 Darryl JOHNSON OL 46 K’Jay JOHNSON RB 54 Seth JOHNSON OL 93 Hunter LANE DL 25 Joseph LILLY RB 41 Benedict LOUIS LB 95 Austin MALOATA DL 88 Jalen MARSALIS WR 16 Jermaine MASON DB 76 Nico MAYS DT 50 Colby MCKEE OL 17 Jeremiah MITCHELL LB 20 Prince MOMODU RB 1 DJ MONTGOMERY WR 92 Jaylen MOORE DL 4 Kyran MOORE WR 73 Charles MOSLEY OL 12 Tre NATION RB 29 Joseph NEWBERRY DB
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No. Ltr. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Class Hometown (Previous School) 50 Corey BROWN DL 6-2 295 Sr. Columbus, Miss. (Northwest Mississippi CC) 50 Colby MCKEE OL 6-4 250 Fr. Georgetown, Ky. (Scott County HS) 51 Nic SCRENOCK LB/LS 5-10 234 Fr. Lebanon, Tenn. (Wilson Central HS) 52 Mason HARWELL DT 6-2 280 Fr. Memphis, Tenn. (Harding Academy) 54 Seth JOHNSON OL 6-4 315 Fr. Olive Branch, Miss. (Lewisburg HS) 55 Ethan SELF OL 6-2 287 Jr. Melbourne, Fla. (Melbourne Central Catholic HS) 57 AJ JANCOSKO OL 6-1 306 Fr. Hollywood, Fla. (Chaminade Madonna Prep) 59 ** Jarrett GIACCHINO LS 6-2 208 R-So. Bourbonnais, Ill. (Bradley-Bourbonnais Comm. HS) 60 Darryl JOHNSON OL 6-3 302 Sr. Flint, Mich. (Carman-Ainsworth HS) 62 Brady DORRIS OL 6-2 299 R-Jr. Greenbrier, Tenn. (Greenbrier HS) 64 Levi SEABOLT OL 6-4 322 Fr. Ellijay, Ga. (Gilmer HS) 65 Elijah TEAT OL 6-3 290 Fr. Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Brentwood Academy) 67 Justin Satterfield OL 6-6 310 Fr. Mount Juliet, Tenn. (Mount Juliet HS) 68 ** Byron GLASS OL 6-2 286 Jr. Acworth, Ga. (Harrison HS) 69 ** Max EWOLDT OL 6-5 316 R-Sr. Blaine, Tenn. (Grainger HS) 71 *** Jule PACE DE 6-1 284 Sr. Clarksville, Tenn. (West Creek HS) 72 * Hunter SCHMEISSER OL 6-3 332 R-So. Brentwood, Tenn. (Brentwood HS) 73 Charles MOSLEY OL 6-5 262 Sr. Memphis, Tenn. (Tennessee) 74 Brandon DOVE OL 6-5 270 Fr. Hendersonville, Tenn. (Hendersonville HS) 75 ** Ryan ROCKENSUESS OL 6-5 308 Jr. Troy, Mich. (Troy Athens HS) 76 * Nico MAYS OT 6-1 296 R-Jr. Gallatin, Tenn. (Gallatin HS) 77 Kyle ANDERTON OL 6-1 302 Jr. Gallatin, Tenn. (Vanderbilt) 78 * Jaylen FLYE-SADLER OL 6-8 327 Jr. Cape Girardeau, Mo. (Cape Central HS) 79 Tristen PIERCE OL 6-5 275 R-Fr. Ringgold, Ga. (Ringgold HS) 80 Terrius CALLAHAN WR 6-0 175 R-Fr. Cartersville, Ga. (Cartersville HS) 81 Gorel SOUMARE WR 6-3 200 R-Fr. Dandridge, Tenn. (Jefferson Co. HS) 82 Caleb FLORENCE TE 6-2 235 Fr. Opelika, Ala. (Opelika HS) 83 Juwan DAVIS WR 6-3 198 Jr. Antioch, Tenn. (Hillsboro HS) 85 ** Byron CARVER DE 6-2 255 R-Jr. Bowling Green, Ky. (Warren Central HS) 85 Griff WATTLEY TE 6-3 215 So. Powder Springs, Ga. (McEachern HS) 86 Nate HOWARD DL 6-4 240 Jr. St. Louis, Mo. (Missouri) 86 Corey SIMMONS RB 5-9 160 R-Fr. Nashville, Tenn. (Stratford HS) 87 ** Michael HOOVER TE 6-4 214 R-Jr. Canton, Mich. (Salem Canton HS) 88 * Jalen MARSALIS WR 6-0 173 So. Brentwood, Tenn. (Brentwood HS) 89 * Kevin ROBINSON WR 6-1 190 So. Shelton, Conn. (Shelton HS) 90 * Jaison WILLIAMS DE 6-2 225 So. Trussville, Ala. (Hewitt Trussville HS) 91 * Matthew GAYLE DE 6-3 215 So. Knoxville, Tenn. (Fulton HS) 92 Jaylen MOORE DL 6-2 290 R-So. Chattanooga, Tenn. (Tusculum) 93 ** Hunter LANE DL 6-2 257 Jr. Knoxville, Tenn. (Gibbs HS) 95 Austin MALOATA DL 6-1 310 Sr. Corona, Calif. (Oregon) 98 * Lloyd TUBMAN DE 6-5 225 Jr. Louisville, Ky. (Seneca HS) 99 Kevin GRAHAM DT 6-1 265 Jr. Durham, N.C. (The Citadel)
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No. Name Pos. 8 Isaiah NORMAN DB 6 Jeremiah OATSVALL QB 71 Jule PACE DL 5 Dekeivis PERRY DB 79 Tristen PIERCE OL 18 Trey PRUITT TE 34 Tyler REED LB 32 Tyler REID LB 89 Kevin ROBINSON WR 75 Ryan ROCKENSUESS OL 14 Daryl ROLLINS-DAVIS RB 67 Justin SATTERFIELD OL 10 Rodney SAULSBERRY Jr. DB 72 Hunter SCHMEISSER OL 36 Gunnar SCHOLATO LB 39 Hunter SCHOLATO LB 51 Nic SCRENOCK LB/LS 64 Levi SEABOLT OL 55 Ethan SELF OL 6 Elijah SHEPPARD LB 86 Corey SIMMONS RB 33 Calvin SIMS JR DB 31 Omouri SKINNER DB 81 Gorel SOUMARE WR 39 Devin STUART P 21 Ahmaad TANNER RB 9 Trent TAYLOR DB 65 Elijah TEAT OL 28 James TOBIN DB 98 Lloyd TUBMAN DE 33 Pat WALKER LB 85 Griff WATTLEY TE 43 Victor WATTS LB 48 Shaun WHITTINGHILL DE 17 Emanual WILLIAMS WR 90 Jaison WILLIAMS DE 5 Kentel WILLIAMS RB 11 DeAngelo WILSON WR
PRONUNCIATION GUIDEStudent-AthletesNeonta Alexander nee-ON-tayJP Batarseh buh-TAR-sayMalik Boynton Prefers ‘Lik’ (Leek) in spoken formJuantarius Bryant whan-tare-ee-usTerrius Callahan tare-ee-usJavaughn Craig juh-vawnKeawvis Cummings kee-vissJuwan Davis juh-whanMax Ewoldt EE-woltJarrett Giacchino Juh-KEY-noBaniko Harley buh-NEE-ko
Student-AthletesTheron Hodges TH-aire-unTirrek Hooten ty-REEKAustin Maloata mah-lo-ah-tahPrince Momodu muh-mo-dueJeremiah Oatsvall OATS-volDekeivis Perry duh-KEY-vissHunter Schmeisser Sh-MY-surHunter and Gunnar Scholato Show-LAH-toeNic Screnock skr-in-ockOmouri Skinner oh-more-eeGorel Soumare sue-MARR-EH
CoachesJoshua Eargle ur-GULL
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COACHING STAFFName Position | Responsibilities at Austin Peay Alma Mater, YearMarcus West Assistant Head Coach | Co-Defensive Coordinator | Defensive Line 2nd season Memphis, 2005Brandon Cooper Assistant Coach | Co-Defensive Coordinator | Defensive Backs 2nd season UT Martin, 2007Joshua Eargle Assistant Coach | Running Game Coordinator | Offensive Line 2nd season Memphis, 2001Wesley Satterfield Assistant Coach | Offensive Coordinator 2nd season Sewanee, 2007Maxwell Thurmond Assistant Coach | Special Teams Coordinator | Linebackers 2nd season Jacksonville State, 2001Sean Dawkins Assistant Coach | Running Backs 1st season Troy, 2007Luke Goodwin Assistant Coach | Nickelbacks Coach 1st season North Carolina, 2012Eddie Hicks Assistant Coach | Cornerbacks | Nickel Package 2nd season Southern Miss, 2010Todd Pinkston Assistant Coach | Wide Receivers 2nd season Southern Miss, 1999Matt Wright Assistant Coach | Tight Ends Coach 1st season Monmouth, 2011Carter Crutchfield Director of Operations | Recruiting Coordinator 2nd season Tennessee Tech, 2013Chris Laskowski Director of Football Performance 2nd season Florida Atlantic, 2005
WILL HEALYPosition: Head Coach • Experience: Second SeasonCareer Record: 3-13 • APSU Record: 3-13, Second Season • Alma Mater: Richmond, 2008
In two short years, Will Healy has brought two top recruiting classes and revitalized Austin Peay football. Healy was announced as Austin Peay State University’s 19th football coach, Dec. 20, 2015, before being introduced
at a press conference two days later.Healy came to Austin Peay after serving seven seasons as an assistant coach at Chattanooga. The personable young
mentor worked under head coach Russ Huesman in helping restore the former FCS power Mocs to its previous glory. After arriving in 2009, Healy was part of a staff that had the best turnaround in school history in 2009 (from 1-11 to 6-5) and only improved from that point on. The Mocs won or shared Southern Conference Championships each of the last three seasons, making FCS play-off appearances in 2014 and 2015. In fact, the Mocs finished 9-4 in 2015, including narrow losses to FCS championship finalist Jacksonville State, the FCS quarterfinal contest going into overtime.
The Chattanooga native served as wide receivers coach, passing-game coordinator and recruiting coordinator. Healy’s work in the passing game helped mold Jacob Huesman into three-time Southern Conference Offensive Player of the Year. This season, with Healy serving as passing game coordinator, Huesman threw for 2,117 yards and 12 touchdowns while rushing for another 1,244 yards and 13 more scores. As a result, Huesman was chosen STATS FCS Second-Team All-America.
Healy’s quarterback development skills appeared early in his Chattanooga tenure. As Mocs’ quarterback coach in 2009 he tutored Tennessee transfer BJ Coleman, who passed for more than 2,300 yards, 17 touchdowns and just four interceptions. He became a seventh-round selection of the Green Bay Packers in the 2012 draft.
After moving to receivers coach in 2010, Healy had equal success. Joel Bradford became an All-American in 2010, posting 81 catches for a school-record 1,284 yards. Tommy Hudson and Clarksville native C.J. Board also earned All-SoCon honors in 2014 under Healy’s tutelage.
Along the way, Healy’s worked with two passing programs ranked in the FCS Top-10 in 2010 (eighth in yards) and 2014 (sixth in passer rating).Healy’s also was responsible for helping transform Chattanooga from a successful team into a well-respected program as recruiting coordinator. With
Healy taking the lead in building relationships and the program utilizing Tennesseans for nearly half its roster, Chattanooga had top-rated recruiting classes in 2012-14, including the top-ranked FCS class in 2013 and 2014.
He also served as the program’s NFL liaison during his Chattanooga tenure.Healy was introduced to football at a young age. His father Rob was a star at Georgia Tech and his uncle Chip was an All-America linebacker at Vanderbilt.
As a prep quarterback star at Chattanooga’s Boyd-Buchanan, Healy earned all-state twice, all-state honorable mention two other years, and was a four-time all-region selection. A Tennessee “Mr. Football” finalist as a senior, Healy holds the Chattanooga area career passing record with more than 7,700 yards.
That helped him land initially at the Air Force Prep Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado before heading to Richmond (Virginia). Healy was a team captain on the Richmond’s 2008 FCS National Title team and saw action in 31 games in his collegiate career. He played in the Spiders’ win over Montana in the 2008 FCS Championship game, which for many years was played at Chattanooga’s Finley Stadium.
Healy received his bachelor’s degree from Richmond in Rhetoric and Communication Studies in December 2008, He literally went from the playing field to coaching, joining Huesman at Chattanooga as a young assistant in 2009 at Chattanooga..
Healy married the former Emily Broyles in July, 2012. The couple has one son, Eli, age 2.
CAREER NOTES• Captain of Richmond’s 2008 FCS National Championship team• Helped aid the turnaround at Chattanooga, from 1-11 in 2008 (the year before Healy
arrived) to 8-4 in 2013. • On staff for three straight Southern Conference Championships (2013-15)• Helped turn Chattanooga into an FCS recruiting power, landing the top-ranked class in
FCS in 2013 and 2014. • Recruited two top-five recruiting classes in two years at Austin Peay, including the nation’s
top FCS class in 2017.
PLAYING EXPERIENCE2005-08, Richmond
EDUCATIONRichmond (B.S., Rhetoric and Communication Studies), 2008
Passing Game Coordinator, Recruiting Coordinator2016-Present, Austin Peay, Head Coach
HEALY HANDLES
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■ OFFENSEOPP. WR LT LG C RG RT TE/HB/WR QB RB/WR WR/FB/HB WR@CIN Goulbourne Anderton Rockensuess Glass Mosley Ewoldt J. Coleman Craig K. Williams Montgomery Alexander@MIAU Goulbourne Anderton Rockensuess Glass Mosley Ewoldt J. Coleman Craig K. Williams Montgomery MooreMOR Goulbourne Anderton Rockensuess Glass Mosley Ewoldt J. Coleman Craig K. Williams Montgomery Moore@MUR Goulbourne Anderton Rockensuess Glass Mosley Ewoldt J. Coleman Craig K. Williams Montgomery MooreUTM Goulbourne Anderton Rockensuess Glass Mosley Ewoldt J. Coleman Craig K. Williams Montgomery MooreJSU@TSUSEMO@TTU@EKUEIU
■ DEFENSEOPP. DE DT NT/LB DE SLB WLB/ROV CB SS FS NB CB@CIN J. Williams Pace C. Brown Gayle G. Scholato J. Mitchell K. Jackson Hopkins M. Davis Boynton Cummings@MIAU J. Williams C. Brown Hodges Gayle G. Scholato J. Mitchell K. Jackaon Bond M. Davis Boynton CummingsMOR J. Williams Pace C. Brown Whittinghill G. Scholato J. Mitchell K. Jackson Norman M. Davis Boynton Cummings@MUR J. Williams Pace C. Brown Howard G. Scholato J. Mitchell T. Taylor J. Bryant M. Davis Boynton CummingsUTM J. Williams Pace C. Brown Howard G. Scholato J. Mitchell K. Jackson J. Bryant M. Davis Boynton T. TaylorJSU@TSUSEMO@TTU@EKUEIU
2017 STARTING LINEUPS
■ RANK ‘EM - FCS COACHES AND MEDIA POLLSRanking Coaches Media 1. James Madison James Madison2. North Dakota State North Dakota State3. Youngstown State Youngstown State4. Jacksonville State Jacksonville State5. Wofford Wofford6. South Dakota Central Arkansas7. Illinois State South Dakota8. Central Arkansas South Dakota State9. South Dakota State Sam Houston State10. Eastern Washington Eastern Washington11. Sam Houston State Illinois State12. North Carolina A&T Villanova13. New Hampshire New Hampshire14. Richmond Richmond15. Villanova Western Illinois16. Weber State North Carolina A&T17. The Citadel The Citadel18. Western Illinois Elon19. Grambling State Weber State20. Samford Samford21. Northern Iowa Grambling State22. McNeese Western Carolina23. Elon Stony Brook24. Stony Brook Albany25. Nicholls UT Martin
RV AUSTIN PEAY (4) AUSTIN PEAY (45)
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THE LAST TIME...The last Governor to rush the ball 30-39 times:
Omar Williams (35), Jacksonville State; Nov. 2, 2013
The last Governor to rush the ball 40-49 times: Jay Bailey, (47), at Kentucky Wesleyan; Oct. 19, 2002
The last Governor to rush for more than 200 yards: Kentel Williams (203 yards), Morehead State; Sept. 16, 2017 (eight carries)
The last Governor to rush between 150 yards: Kentel Williams (203 yards), Morehead State; Sept. 16, 2017 (eight carries)
The last Governor to rush for 100 yards or more: JaVaughn Craig (103 yards), Murray State; Sept. 23, 2017 (14 carries)
The last time two Governors rushed for 100 or more yards in the same game: Rashaan Coleman (109 yards), Omar Williams (108 yards); Southeast Missouri, Nov. 16, 2013
The last Governors to run 90 or more yards for a touchdown: Jay Bailey (99 yards); at Valparaiso; Sept. 23, 2000
The last Governor to run 80-89 yards for a touchdown: Otis Gerron (89 yards); Mercer; Oct. 11, 2014
The last Governor to run 70-79 yards for a touchdown: Javaughn Craig (70 yards); Southeast Missouri, Oct. 29, 2016
The last Governor to score 30 or more points: Daniel Williams (30 points); Tennessee-Mar-tin; Nov. 23, 1996
The last Governor to score 5 or more touch-downs in a game: Daniel Williams (5); Ten-nessee- Martin; Nov. 23, 1996
The last Governor to score 4 touchdowns in a game: JaVaugh Craig; Morehead State; Sept. 16, 2017
The last Governor to score 3 touchdowns in a game: JaVaugh Craig; Morehead State; Sept. 16, 2017
The last Governor to rush for 3 touchdowns in a game: JaVaugh Craig; Morehead State; Sept. 16, 2017
The last Governor to attempt 50 or more pass-es in a game: Jake Ryan (61); at Jacksonville State; Nov. 10, 2012
The last Governor to attempt 40-49 passes in a game: Jake Ryan, (40); Murray State, Oct. 6, 2012
The last Governor to attempt 34-39 passes in a game: Jake Ryan, (38); Southeast Missouri, Oct. 27 2012
The last Governor to complete 40 or more passes in a game: Jake Ryan (40), at Jack-sonville State, Nov. 10, 2012
The last Governor to complete 30-39 passes in a game: Brian Baker (32); Campbellsville, Aug. 30, 2001.
The last Governor to complete 25-29 passes in a game: Jake Ryan (25); Murray State, Oct. 6, 2012
The last Governor to complete 20-24 passes in a game: Timarious Mitchell (22); Mercer, Oct. 22, 2016
The last Governor to complete 80 percent or better passes in a game: Tommy Hays (82.4%, 14-17): Murray State, Oct. 1, 2016
The last Gov to complete 70-79 percent of his passes in a game: Darrien Boone, (75.0%, 15-20); Chattanooga, Sept. 13, 2014
The last Governor to complete 65-69 percent of his passes in a game: Jake Ryan, 65.6, Jack- sonville State; Nov. 10, 2012
The last Governor to pass for more than 400 yards: Brian Baker (426 yards); Campbells-ville; Aug. 30, 2001
The last Governor to pass for 300-399 yards: Javaughn Craig (322 yards); Tennessee State, Nov. 5, 2016
The last Governor to pass for 250-299 yards: Timarious Mitchell (261); Mercer; Oct. 22, 2016
The last Governor to pass for four or more touchdowns in a game: Javaughn Craig (5 TDs); Tennessee State; Nov. 5, 2016
The last Governor to pass for three touchdowns in a game: Javaugn Craig (5); Tennessee State, Nov. 5, 2016
The last Governor to have a 90-yard or more completion: Jesse Kellogg (91 yards) Camp- bellsville; Sept. 6, 2003
The last Governor to have a 70-89 yard comple- tion: Timarious Mitchell (72 yards); Tennes-see Tech; Sept. 9, 2016
The last Governor to have a 60-69 yard comple-tion: Mark Cunningham (60 yards); Sept. 30, 2006: Tennessee-Martin
The last Governor to have 5 passes intercepted:Jake Ryan; vs. Jacksonville State, Oct 15, 2011The last Governor to have 4 passes intercepted:Gary Orr; Illinois State; Sept. 19, 2009The last Governor to have 3 passes intercepted:Jake Ryan; Southeast Missouri; Oct. 10, 2009The last Governor to have 200 or more receiv-
ing yards: Michael Farrell (210, 11 recep-tions); Campbellsville; Aug. 30, 2001
The last Governor to have 175-199 receiving yards: Jared Beard (181, 11 receptions); Mercer; Oct. 22, 2016
The last Governor to have 150-174 receiving yards: Lanis Frederick (153, 8 receptions); at Cumberland (Tenn.); Sept. 09, 2006
The last Gov to have 100-149 receiving yards:Jared Beard (146, 8 receptions); Tennessee
State, Nov. 5, 2016The last time two Govs had 100 or more receiv-
ing yards: Lanis Frederick (124) and Kevin Carter (110 yards); at Dayton, Sept. 23, 2006.
The last Governor to have three or more TD receptions in a game: Jared Beard (3); Ten-nessee State, Nov. 5, 2016
The last Governor to have two TD receptions in a game: Jared Beard (3) and James Coleman (2); Tennessee State, Nov. 5, 2016
The last Governor to catch a 90-yard or more pass: Paul Derrick (91 yards); Campbellsville, Sept. 6, 2003
The last Governor to catch a 70-89 yard pass: Marvin Franklin (72 yards); Tennessee Tech; Sept. 9, 2016
The last Governor to catch 10 passes or more pass in a game: Jared Beard (11); Mercer, Oct. 22, 2016
The last Gov to gain more than 400 total offen-sive yards: Javaughn Craig, 466; (144 rush, 322 pass); Tennessee State, Nov. 5, 2016 (APSU record)
The last Governor to convert a 45-yard or lon-ger field goal: Logan Birchfield. (45 yards): at Murray State. Sept. 23, 2017
The last Governor to convert a 40-44 yard field goal: Nick Gauna (42 yards); at UT Martin; Oct. 8. 2016
The last Governor to score 12 or more points by kicking: Stephen Stansell (13 points); Ten-nessee State; Oct. 1, 2011
The last Governor to kick 5 or more extra points in a game: Logan Birchfield (8); vs. Morehead State; Sept. 16, 2017
The last Gov to make 3 or more field goals in a game: Stephen Stansell (4); Tennessee State; Sept. 18, 2010 (tied APSU record)
The last Governor to attempt 4 or more field goals in a game: Stephen Stansell (4); Ten-nessee State; Sept. 18, 2010
The last Governor to punt more than 60 yards: Nick Gauna (64 yards); at UT Martin, Oct. 8, 2016
The last Governor to attempt 10 or more punts: Ben Campbell (11); vs. Eastern Kentucky, Oct. 4, 2014
The last Governor to average 45 yards or more per punt: Nick Gauna (60.5/2-121): at UT Martin, Oct. 8, 2016
The last Governor to return a punt more than 40 yards: Tee Howell (65 yards), Central State; Nov. 5, 2011
The last Governor to return a punt for a touch- down: Tee Howell (65 yards), Central State; Nov. 5, 2011
The last Governor to return a kickoff for a touchdown: Kentel Williams (97 yards), East-ern Kentucky; Nov. 12, 2016
The last Governor to return a kick for more than 90 yards: Kentel Williams (97 yards), Eastern Kentucky; Nov. 12, 2016
The last Governor to return a blocked field goal for a touchdown: Kevis Buckley (67 yards), at Southeast Mo., Nov. 3, 2007
The last Governor to return a blocked punt for a touchdown: Jeremy Ross (34 yards); vs. Jacksonville State; Oct. 31, 2009
The last Governor to return a fumble for a touchdown: Jeremy Ross (16 yards), Middle Tennessee, Sept. 11, 2010
The last Governor to return a fumble 60 or more yards: Kevis Buckley (64 yards); Ten-nessee State; Sept. 15, 2007
The last Governor to return an interception for a touchdown: Gunnar Scholato (27 yards); at Kentucky; Nov. 19, 2016
The last Governor to score a defensive two-point conversion: Demarion Allen; Tennessee State, Nov. 5, 2016
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THE LAST TIME...The last Governor to return an interception for
more than 85 yards: Ryan Taylor (88 yards); at Valparaiso; Sept. 11, 2004
The last Governor to return more than five punts in a game: Tyler Clendenen (5), Culver- Stockton; Nov. 3, 2012
The last Gov to have 60 or more punt return yards in a game: Tyler Clendenen (75), Culver-Stockton; Nov. 3, 2012
The last Governor to have six or more kickoff returns in a game: Kentel Williams (6); at Kentucky, Nov. 19, 2016
The last Gov to have 200 or more kickoff return yards in a game: Terrence Holt; 243 (7 re- turns); UT Martin; Nov. 21, 2009
The last Gov to have 150-plus kickoff return yards in a game: Kentel Williams; 181 (5 returns); Eastern Kentucky, Nov. 12, 2016
The last Governor to have 200 or more all-pur-pose yards in a game: Kentel Williams; 203 (0 punt, 0 kickoff, 203 rushing, 0 receiving); vs. Morehead State, Sept. 16, 2017
The last Governor to have four or more in-terceptions in a game: Taylon Jenkins, at Georgetown; Nov. 14, 1998
The last Governor to have three interceptions in a game: Thomas Sexton; Kentucky Wesleyan; Oct. 20, 2001
The last Governor to have two interceptions in a game: Roderick Owens, Murray State, Oct. 18, 2014
The last Governor to have 19 or more tackles in a game: Johnathan Shuler (19/11-8); South- east Missouri, Oct. 27 2012
The last Governor to have 16-18 tackles in a game: Gunnar Scholato, (18/9-9); at South-east Missouri; Oct. 29, 2016
The last Governor to have three or more sacks in a game: Joe Bell (3.0); Campbellsville; Sept. 06, 2003
The last Governor to have four tackles for loss or more in a game: Joe Bell (4.0/4.0 yards); Centre; Sept. 14, 2002
The last time a player recovered a fumble and scored a touchdown for 0 yards: Nick Clark; at Samford; Oct. 20, 2007
The last time the Govs held an opponent score-less: Austin Peay 7, UT Martin 0: Sept. 30, 2017
The last time the Govs scored 50 points in a game: Morehead State (scored 69); Sept. 16, 2017
The last time the Governors rushed for 400 or more yards: 492/48 carries, Morehead State; Sept. 16, 2017
The last time the Governors rushed for 300 or more yards: 492/48 carries, Morehead State; Sept. 16, 2017
The last time the Governors rushed 70 or more times in a game: 71, Tennessee-Martin; Nov. 23, 1996
The last time the Governors rushed 60 or more times in a game: 60, Cincinnati; Aug. 31, 2017
The last time the Governors rushed 50 or more times in a game: 60, Cincinnati; Aug. 31, 2017
The last time the Governors rushed for 6 or more TDs in a game: 10, Morehead State; Sept. 16, 2017
The last time the Governors rushed for 4 or more TDs in a game: 10, Morehead State; Sept. 16, 2017
The last time the Governors attempted 50 or more passes in a game: 61, at Jacksonville State; Nov. 10, 2012
The last time the Governors attempted 45-49 passes in a game: 46, Murray State, Oct. 6, 2012
The last time the Governors completed 40 or more passes in a game: 40, at Jacksonville State; Nov. 10, 2012
The last time the Governors completed 30-39 passes in a game: 32, Campbellsville; Aug. 30, 2001
The last time the Govs completed 75 percent or more of its passes: 81.8 (18-22), Murray State, Oct. 18, 2014
The last time the Govs completed 65 percent or more of its passes in a game: 65.4 (17-26), Tennessee State, Nov. 5, 2016
The last time the Governors passed for more than 400 yards in a game: 426, Campbells-ville; Aug. 30, 2001
The last time the Governors passed for 300-399 yards in a game: 322, Tennessee State; Nov. 5, 2016
The last time the Governors threw 5 or more TD passes in a game: 5, Tennessee State; Nov. 5, 2016
The last time the Governors threw 3 or more TD passes in a game: 5, Tennessee State; Nov. 5, 2016
The last time the Governors had 5 or more passes intercepted: 5, Jacksonville State; Oct. 15, 2011
The last time the Governors had 3 or more passes intercepted: 4, Illinois State; Sept. 19, 2009
The last time the Governors had 90 or more of-fensive plays: 90 (31 rush, 59 pass), at
Virginia’s-Wise; Nov. 06, 1999The last time the Governors had 80-90 offen-
The last time the Governors had 600 or more offensive yards: 668 (492 rush, 191 pass), Morehead State; Sept. 16, 2017
The last time the Govs had 500 or more of-fensive yards: 668 (492 rush, 191 pass), Morehead State; Sept. 16, 2017
The last time the Governors had 400 or more offensive yards: 668 (492 rush, 191 pass), Morehead State; Sept. 16, 2017
The last time the Governors scored 8 or more TDs: 10, Morehead State; Sept. 16, 2017
The last time the Governors scored 6 or more TDs: 10, Morehead State; Sept. 16, 2017
The last time the Governors returned 7 or more punts: 7, at Campbellsville; Sept. 4, 2004
The last time the Governors returned 10 or more kickoffs: 11, at Wisconsin; Sept. 25, 2010
The last time the Govs had 70 or more yards in punt returns: 75 (5 returns), Culver-Stockton; Oct. 3, 2012
The last time the Governors had 200 or more yards in kick returns: 205 (7 returns), East-ern Kentucky; Nov. 12, 2016
The last time the Governors intercepted 6 or more passes: 6, Kentucky Wesleyan; Oct. 20, 2001
The last time the Governors intercepted 5 passes: Murray State; Nov. 17, 2007
The last time the Governors intercepted 4 passes: Cumberland (Tenn.); Sept. 10, 2005
The last time the Governors had 100 or more yards in interception returns: 100 (3 re-turns), Catawba College; Sept. 09, 2000
The last time the Governors had 75 or more yards in interception returns: 79 (2 returns), Cumberland; Sept. 2, 2010
The last time the Governors had 6 or more sacks: 6.0, at Valparaiso; Sept. 23, 2000
The last time the Governors had 5 sacks in a game: 5.0, Kentucky Wesleyan; Oct. 20, 2001
The last time the Governors had 20 or more tackles for loss: 20.0, at Valparaiso; Sept. 23, 2000
The last time the Governors had 15 or more tackles for loss: 16.0, at Jacksonville; Sept. 30, 2000
The last time the Governors forced 4 or more fumbles in a game: 4, Ohio; Sept. 21, 2013
The last time the Govs recovered 4 fumbles in a game: 4, St. Joseph’s (Ind.); Nov. 01, 2003
The last time the Governors blocked three or more punts in a game: 3, Southeast Mis-souri, Nov. 22, 2008
The last time the Governors had 100 or more yards in penalties: 213 yards (19 penalties), vs. Morehead State, Sept. 16, 2017
The last time the Govs recorded a safety: at Jacksonville State; Nov. 10, 2012
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Clarksville and Governors athletics received a boost in 1946, when the city of Clarksville opened its new Municipal Stadium at the then-edge of the former Austin Peay State College. The stadium became the home field for local schools and APSC for football games and track events.
The city maintained its ownership and operation of the Municipal Stadium until 1970. In that year, as a result of a cooperative agreement between Austin Peay, the county officials and the city officials, the city conveyed title to one-third of the stadium to the State of Tennessee for the university. The other one-third went to Montgomery County.
Austin Peay, Montgomery County, and the city of Clarksville were authorized to appropriate funds to the newly created Stadium Authority for constructing, remodeling and operating the stadium, including adding east side seating. The members of the Stadium Authority were appointed by the county and by the university.
In addition, the natural grass surface—because it was being used by the local schools and Governors alike—was replaced by Astroturf and the east side two-level press box was constructed in 1979.
The stadium was in desperate need of a new turf in the early 1990s. However, the Clarksville-Montgomery County school system, which was amidst growth and expansion, indicated it could not afford to be a part of the turf replacement. As a result, Austin Peay agreed to purchase Municipal Stadium from the Stadium Authority in 1993.
Stadia Turf replaced the AstroTurf, which was placed by the Stadium Au-thority, before 1993 season’s start. The playing surface was changed again in 2004, when Polytan surfaces were installed on the football field (Mega Grass) and track (Polytan WSS 15).
Other than a new scoreboard being erected for the 2007 season, those were the last major upgrades until plans were announced Aug. 20, 2012 to all but replace Governors Stadium when $16 million was approved by the state for new construction.
A ceremonial demolition of Governors Stadium began following the season-ending Nov. 19 contest against Southeast Missouri. Despite the coldest winter in recent memory, including ice conditions that shut down the University for three days, the construction crew lost just one day of work.
A 3-foot-by-5 foot sinkhole that opened up into a 40-foot crater in May could not deter the project’s conclusion.
What resulted is a $19 million facility that has four levels on its west side. On the lower level is the player locker room, featuring new dark wood lockers with nameplates to recognize some of the donors that made them possible. Also on that level is a players lounge; athletic training room and equipment room.
Fans on levels 3 and 4 find the amenities of club seating and skyboxes – new features to the stadium. The skyboxes, which feature a sports-bar like atmosphere, feature tiered stadium-type seating with up to 22 seats per viewing room. In addition, each skybox has a bar with locations for bar stools, tables and chairs to seat four to six people.
The Governors Stadium skyboxes have sliding glass at the front of the viewing rooms, a push button to control a public address speaker and two television monitors.
The main concourses feature enhanced concession stands along with sport murals created to honor memorable Govs players and teams, with the hopes more will be created for future stars. The conference champions from 1948 and 1977 have walls spaces as well as the program’s only back-to-back eight-win seasons in 1964 and 1965.
Meanwhile, the field itself has been replaced with its fourth artificial turf, FieldTurf XT, manufactured by FieldTurf, a Tarkett Sports Company. The turf, includes the new Governors logo at midfield.
Outside the southwest corner of the stadium, the Hendricks Fox Walk in the Blake Jenkins Plaza lists the names of all lettermen to wear the red and white.
The new stadium also created a revamped tailgating experience in a more central location outside the stadium.
In April 2016, following the Spring Game, a ceremony was held outside the stadium to celebrate its rechristening into Fortera Stadium. Country singer Maggie Rose performed before fans enjoyed a fireworks show.
In March 2017, construction completed on a new weightroom project inside Fortera Stadium. The state-of-the-art facility will service not only Austin Peay football but a host of the department’s programs. The new space will free up the weight room in the Dunn Center and houses racks, free weights and treadmills in the ()-foot facility.
FORTERA STADIUMStadium Name ..........................................................................Fortera StadiumCapacity ......................................................................................................8,000Surface .............................................................................................. FieldTurfXTFirst Season at Fortera Stadium ................................................................1946
For nearly seven decades, Fortera Stadium has served as the home of Austin Peay State University football along with the University’s track and field teams.
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UNIVERSITYName of School ........Austin Peay State UniversityLocation .............................. Clarksville, TN 37040Founded ......................................................... 1927Enrollment .................................................. 10,597President...............................................Alisa White Alma Mater, Year ............Lee University, 1980Athletics Director .....................................Ryan Ivey Alma Mater, Year ....................Memphis, 2003 School Colors ..................................Red and WhiteNickname............................................... GovernorsAffiliations .............................. NCAA Division I FCS .....................................Ohio Valley ConferenceTicket Office Phone ..........931/221-GOVS (4637)
FORTERA STADIUMStadium Name ............................ Fortera StadiumCapacity ........................................................ 8,000Surface .................................................FieldTurfXTFirst Season at Fortera Stadium .................. 1946
HISTORYFirst Year of Football ..................................... 1930 Seasons ........................................................81 All-Time Record ............................. 277-532-16
THE STADIUM ON GAME DAY• Press Will Call is located on the east side of
Fortera Stadium and will begin 90 minutes before kickoff.
• Austin Peay provides complimentary food and beverages to credentialed members of the media attending the game.
• Press Parking is located in the at the intersection of Henry and Marion Streets on the Austin Peay campus, next to the east side of Fortera Stadium.
DIRECTIONS TO THE STADIUMFrom Interstate 24 (Exit 4)• Turn onto US-79 West (Wilma Rudolph Blvd.)• Wilma Rudolph Blvd. becomes College Street• Turn right on Eighth Street, go two blocks• Turn left onto Marion Street• Press Parking is located to the right, with the
entrance available prior to the first stop sign (Henry Street).
■ AUSTIN PEAY ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS
MEDIA INFORMATIONCREDENTIALS & PARKING: For games at Fortera Stadium, contact Cody Bush at least 24 hours prior to the game.
INTERVIEWS: All interview requests should be submitted at least 24 hours in advance to the Austin Peay Athletics Communications Office…
• HEAD COACH: Head coach Will Healy typically will be available during the week for inter-views, as arranged through the Athletics Communications Office.
• STUDENT-ATHLETES: All interviews with student-athletes will be scheduled to occur be-fore or after practice in order to accommodate student-athlete’s academic schedules. No interviews will be granted the day of a game. Student-athletes should not be contacted directly by the media.
• POST-GAME: Head coach Will Healy and requested student-athletes will be conducted postgame after a cooling off period. Media members should provide a list of student-athlete names to Justin Jeffries or another member of the Athletics Communications staff prior to the five-minute mark of the fourth quarter.
ON THE WEB: The 2017 media guide, weekly game notes, statistics and schedules may be found on the internet at www.LetsGoPeay.com, Austin Peay State University’s official athletics website.
STAFF DIRECTORYName Title Email Phone (931)Cody Bush Director [email protected] 221-7561Colby Wilson Associate Director [email protected] 221-6561Justin Jefferies* Assistant Director [email protected] 221-6562Meagan Rummage Assistant [email protected] 221-6563*-primary football contact
■ OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE COMMUNICATIONSONLINE PRESS BOX: The OVC Football Online Press Box is a one-stop shop for gathering information about the OVC and its member schools. Media can access it at www.OVCSports.com/footballpressbox or through links at OVCSports.com.
SOCIAL MEDIA: Get breaking news about the OVC by following the OVC through Social Media. Check out the OVC sites at Twitter and Facebook (@OVCSports) and the league’s blog at OVCExtra.com.
WEEKLY NOTES: The OVC will release its Players of the Week each Sunday afternoon throughout the season. The full weekly notes report will be released each Monday throughout the season by 5 p.m. CT. The report is available via e-mail, and is posted on the league’s website in text and PDF versions. Statistics are updated after each gameday on the OVC Website.
OVC TELECONFERENCE: During the regular season a weekly teleconference featuring the league’s nine head coaches will be held every Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. Central Time. The first teleconfer-ence will take place on Tuesday, Aug 29. A schedule of what times coaches will appear weekly is below. For information on how to access the call, please contact Kyle Schwartz.
• AUSTIN PEAY: Head coach Will Healy appears on the call at 10:35 a.m. (CT) each week.
STAFF DIRECTORYName Title Email Phone (615)Kyle Schwartz* Assistant Commissioner [email protected] 690-6685Heather Brown Director [email protected] 690-6687*-primary football contact
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Austin Peay State University
Austin Peay Game Results (as of Oct 01, 2017)
All games
Date Opponent Score Overall Conference Time Attend
Aug 31, 2017 at Cincinnati L 14-26 0-1 0-0 3:04 30831
Sep 09, 2017 at Miami U. L 10-31 0-2 0-0 3:07 15960
Sep 16, 2017 MOREHEAD STATE W 69-13 1-2 0-0 3:36 8152
*Sep 23, 2017 at Murray St. W 27-7 2-2 1-0 2:43 9191
*Sep 30, 2017 #18 TENNESSEE MARTIN W 7-0 3-2 2-0 3:12 8812
Austin Peay State University
Austin Peay Overall Team Statistics (as of Oct 01, 2017)
All games
Team Statistics APSU OPP
SCORING 127 77
Points Per Game 25.4 15.4
Points Off Turnovers 26 7
FIRST DOWNS 98 72
R u s h i n g 62 35
P a s s i n g 26 29
P e n a l t y 10 8
RUSHING YARDAGE 1364 515
Yards gained rushing 1496 665
Yards lost rushing 132 150
Rushing Attempts 245 183
Average Per Rush 5.6 2.8
Average Per Game 272.8 103.0
TDs Rushing 15 2
PASSING YARDAGE 540 744
C o m p - A t t - I n t 51-89-4 75-150-6
Average Per Pass 6.1 5.0
Average Per Catch 10.6 9.9
Average Per Game 108.0 148.8
TDs Passing 2 9
TOTAL OFFENSE 1904 1259
Total Plays 334 333
Average Per Play 5.7 3.8
Average Per Game 380.8 251.8
KICK RETURNS: #-Yards 11-227 22-431
PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards 4-12 13-94
INT RETURNS: #-Yards 6-60 4-2
KICK RETURN AVERAGE 20.6 19.6
PUNT RETURN AVERAGE 3.0 7.2
INT RETURN AVERAGE 10.0 0.5
FUMBLES-LOST 10-5 10-5
PENALTIES-Yards 51-454 34-278
Average Per Game 90.8 55.6
PUNTS-Yards 25-945 28-1100
Average Per Punt 37.8 39.3
Net punt average 33.2 38.9
KICKOFFS-Yards 25-1449 15-887
Average Per Kick 58.0 59.1
Net kick average 40.7 39.0
TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 3 1 : 1 3 2 8 : 4 7
3RD-DOWN Conversions 21/63 26/77
3rd-Down Pct 33% 34%
4TH-DOWN Conversions 5/12 5/12
4th-Down Pct 42% 42%
SACKS BY-Yards 11-69 5-21
MISC YARDS 17 0
TOUCHDOWNS SCORED 17 11
FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS 3-5 1-3
ON-SIDE KICKS 0-0 1-2
RED-ZONE SCORES (16-20) 80% (8-11) 73%
RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS (14-20) 70% (8-11) 73%
PAT-ATTEMPTS (16-17) 94% (8-10) 80%
ATTENDANCE 16964 55982
Games/Avg Per Game 2/8482 3/18661
Neutral Site Games 0/0
Score by Quarters 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Total
Austin Peay 38 45 16 28 0 127
Opponents 7 35 13 22 0 77
Austin Peay State University
Austin Peay Overall Individual Statistics (as of Oct 01, 2017)
