Davidson College

2015 WILDCAT FOOTBALL | GAME ONE
AT A GLANCE...
2015 DAVIDSON SCHEDULE / RESULTS
Date
Opponent
Time
Sept. 5
at The Citadel %
6 PM
Sept. 12
CATAWBA
7 PM
Sept. 26
at Morehead State *
1 PM
Oct. 3
VALPARAISO *
1 PM
Oct. 10 KENTUCKY WESLEYAN
1 PM
Oct. 17
at Butler *
1 PM
Oct. 24
MARIST *
1 PM
Oct. 31
CAMPBELL *
3 PM
Nov. 7
at Jacksonville *
1 PM
Nov. 14
SAN DIEGO *
12 PM
Nov. 21
at Stetson *
1 PM
Home games in CAPS | * PFL Football game
% ESPN3
THE COACHES
Davidson: Paul Nichols (Davidson, ‘03)
Record at Davidson: 1-22 (3rd year)
Career Record: 1-22 (3rd year)
Record vs. The Citadel: 0-0
The Citadel: Mike Houston (Mars Hill, ‘94)
Record at The Citadel: 5-7 (2nd year)
Career Record: 34-12 (4th year)
Record vs. Davidson: 2-1 (at Lenoir-Rhyne)
DAVIDSON COACHING STAFF
On the Field
Paul Nichols.............................................. Head Coach
Diauntae Morrow....Special Teams Coord./TE/RB
Will Windham...................................... Defensive Line
Jarrail Jackson....................................... Quarterbacks
Adam Pluta.....................................Offensive Analyst
Nic Workman.................................Defensive Analyst
In the Press Box
Derham Cato.................Offensive Coordinator/OL
Chad Creamer...............Defensive Coordinator/LB
David Parrott.................................... Defensive Backs
Cody Ladutko..................................... Wide Receivers
Nick Decker...........................Director of Operations
MEDIA COVERAGE
Radio (Davidson Radio Network)
AM.................................................................. WHIP 1350
TV............................................... Mi-Connection, Ch. 4
Internet.............................Davidson Radio Network
.................................................DavidsonWildcats.com
Mobile.............................................TuneIn Radio App
.................................................DavidsonWildcats.com
Play-by-Play......................................Mark Plemmons
SPORTS INFORMATION
Football Contact..................................Kelly Shuman
Office........................................................704-894-2931
[email protected]
Fax.............................................................704-894-2636
Web........................................DavidsonWildcats.com
Twitter........................................... @DCFootball_Cats
Facebook...................................... /DavidsonFootball
Instagram..................................... @DCFootball_Cats
DAVIDSON (0-0)
WILDCATS
Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 5, 2015
Kickoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:00 PM
Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charleston, S.C.
Stadium . . . . . Johnson Hagood Stadium
Capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21,000
Surface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grass
Live Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ESPN3.com
HashTag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #DAVvsCIT
Live Stats . . . . . . . DavidsonWildcats.com
Live Audio . . . . . . DavidsonWildcats.com
. . . . .WHIP 1350 AM, MI-Connection CH4
Series Record . . . The Citadel leads 31-21-4
THE CITADEL (0-0)
BULLDOGS
THE GAME
• The Wildcats will face Southern Conference-foe The Citadel for the first time in 30 years when they travel
to Charleston, S.C., for a 6 p.m. contest on Saturday.
• The Wildcats are 55-56-5 (.474) in season openers, including 16-38-2 on the road.
• Saturday’s game will mark the 57th meeting between the Wildcats and Bulldogs, which is Davidson’s
second longest running series (VMI - 58, The Citadel - 56, Furman - 54). In a series dating back to the 1909
season, The Citadel holds a record of 31-21-4 against Davidson.
• On Oct. 2, 1965, Davidson defeated The Citadel on the road, 14-0. Of the 40 living players from the 1965
squad, 34 will be in attendance on Saturday celebrating the 50th anniversary. Joined by two 1965 coaches,
the team will be dressed in red sitting right behind the team’s bench.
QUICK SLANTS
• Head Coach Paul Nichols (Davidson, ‘03) enters his third season as the program’s 27th head coach. • The Wildcats return 50 letterwinners, including 16 starters. Wide receiver William Morris and defensive
lineman Chris Woods, who are both senior captains, are Davidson’s top returnees.
• Davidson welcomes another large freshmen class this season, adding 34 to the 2015 roster. Last year,
the Wildcats welcomed their largest class of 36 since the 2009 season.
• Of the 34 newcomers, 15 are listed on defense, 18 are on offense and there’s one specialist.
• In addition to its 34 freshmen, Davidson welcomes five new members to the 2015 coaching staff.
Defensive line coach Will Windham (Mississippi State, ‘07), quarterbacks coach Jarrail Jackson (Oklahoma,
‘01), defensive analyst Nic Workman (Ohio Dominican, ‘14), offensive analyst Adam Pluta (Salem State, ‘15),
Director of Operations Nick Decker (Ohio State, ‘10) and Assistant Director of Operations Paul Smith (Western
New England, ‘13).
• Davidson also returns sophomore place-kicker Trevor Smith who was recently named to the Fred
Mitchell Award Watch List.
• Defensive lineman Chris Woods recently became the second-straight Wildcat nominated for the Allstate
AFCA Good Works Team. The Good Works Team will be announced later this month.
THE SERIES
Overall Record: The Citadel leads 31-21-4
Games at The Citadel: The Citadel leads 20-8-3
Games at Davidson: The Citadel leads 8-8-1
Last Five Games in Series: The Citadel leads, 5-0
Last Wildcat Win at The Citadel: 11/18/73 (19-16)
Current Streak: L8
Last Meeting: at The Citadel 31, DC 0 (10/12/85)
WHAT’S INSIDE
Notes...................................................................................2-3
Roster/Pronunciation Guide...........................................5
Two-Deep..............................................................................6
Head Coach Paul Nichols.................................................7
Career Stats/Highs.............................................................8
2014 Stats....................................................................... 9-18
2015 DAVIDSON FOOTBALL • GAME ONE AT THE CITADEL
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
ACCESS = CLOSED
ACCESS = CLOSED
Players off
ACCESS = OPEN
ACCESS = OPEN
ACCESS = LIMITED
ACCESS=CLOSED
GAMEDAY
• Davidson’s stats
released
(12 p.m. ET)
• Nichols Coach’s Show
Posted at 12 p.m. ET
• Davidson’s notes
released (10 a.m. ET)
DAVIDSON FOOTBALL SOCIAL MEDIA
Twitter.................................................................................... @DCFootball_Cats
Facebook..................................................Facebook.com/DavidsonFootball
Instagram.............................................................................. @DCFootball_Cats
Youtube........................................................ YouTube.com/DavidsonWildcat
Periscope............................................................................... @DCFootball_Cats
2015 QUICK FACTS
College Information
School Name.......................................................................... Davidson College
Location..........................................................................................Davidson, N.C.
Founded............................................................................................................1837
Enrollment.......................................................................................................1,900
Nickname.................................................................................................. Wildcats
School Colors................................................................................ Red and Black
Conference................................................................Pioneer Football League
Stadium............................................................................... Richardson Stadium
Capacity............................................................................................................4,500
Surface.......................................................................................................FieldTurf
President................................................................Carol Quillen (Chicago, ‘83)
Athletics Director............................................... Jim Murphy (Davidson, ‘78)
Press Box Phone............................................................................704-894-2962
Program History
Seasons of Football......................................................................118th in 2015
First Season.......................................................................................................1897
All-Time Record (Pct.).......................................................... 417-594-45 (.395)
All-Time PFL Record (2001-14).....................................................28-57 (.300)
All-Time Bowl Record (Pct.)................................................................0-1 (.000)
Postseason Appearances........................................ 1, 1969 Tangerine Bowl
......................................................................................................(L, 33-56, Toledo)
Team Information
Head Coach.......................................................................................Paul Nichols
Alma Mater, Year........................................................................Davidson, 2003
Record/Years at Davidson............................................................... 1-22/Third
Career Record/Years.................................................................................... Same
2014 Record......................................................................................................1-11
PFL Record (Finish)...............................................................................0-8 (10th)
Letterwinners Returning/Lost.................................................................50/17
Starters Returning/Lost................................................................................ 16/6
Newcomers........................................................................................................... 34
Coaching Staff
Head Coach........................................Paul Nichols (Davidson, ‘03) 3rd Year
Offensive Coord./OL.................Derham Cato (Dartmouth, ‘05) 2nd Year
Defensive Coord./LB................. Chad Creamer (Ohio State, ‘08) 3rd Year
Special Teams Coord./RB/TE...Diauntae Morrow (Toledo, ‘12) 3rd Year
Recruiting Coord./DB.........................David Parrott (Capital, ‘11) 3rd Year
QB.................................................... Jarrail Jackson (Oklahoma, ‘01) 1st Year
DL.........................................Will Windham (Mississippi State, ‘07) 1st Year
WR......................................................... Cody Ladutko (Averett, ‘12) 2nd Year
Director of Operations...................Nick Decker (Ohio State, ‘10) 1st Year
Asst. Dir. of Ops...........Paul Smith (Western New England, ‘13) 1st Year
Offensive Analyst...........................Adam Pluta (Salem State, ‘15) 1st Year
Defensive Analyst.............Nic Workman (Ohio Dominican, ‘14) 1st Year
2
• Team walk-through at
game site
FIVE WILDCATS NAMED PRESEASON ALL-AMERICANS
Five Wildcats earned preseason All-American honors from USA College
Football this past July. Wide receiver William Morris was named a First-Team
Preseason All-American, while running back Jeffrey Keil, running back Austin
Wells, defensive lineman Chris Woods and place-kicker Trevor Smith were
named honorable mention Preseason All-Americans. Morris continued to
receive preseason honors as he was named to the STATS FCS Preseason AllAmerica Third Team and Preseason All-PFL First Team.
SMITH NAMED TO FRED MITCHELL AWARD WATCH LIST
Place-kicker Trevor Smith finished his rookie season ranked second on the
team in scoring with 55 points from 9-of-13 field goals and 28-of-29 PAT’s
that placed him on the Fred Mitchell Award Watch List. The Fred Mitchell
Outstanding Place-Kicker Award is given to the nation’s top collegiate placekicker among more than 750 FCS, Division II, III, NAIA and NJCAA football
teams. Smith also earned 2015 Preseason All-America Honorable Mention
honors by USA College Football.
MORRIS REWRITES THE RECORD BOOK IN 2014
Wide receiver William Morris enters his final season at Davidson at the top
of the leader board. The Dallas, Texas, native finished the 2014 season with a
school-record 1,224 yards receiving and 98 receptions, the most in a season
at Davidson. In the season finale against Valparaiso, Morris caught 10 passes
for 122 yards to finish with 1,224 yards receiving for the season that broke
a 44-year-old Davidson record, which was held by Mike Mikolayunas since
1970. Morris enters his senior campaign just 344 yards from matching the
program’s all-time receiving yards record.
NEW ADDITIONS TO STAFF
Head Coach Paul Nichols added five new members to his coaching staff
prior to the start of the 2015 season. Defensive line coach Will Windham
(Mississippi State, ’07) joined the Wildcat staff after a year at Penn State as a
graduate assistant. Quarterbacks coach Jarrail Jackson (Oklahoma, ’01) came
to Davidson after three seasons at Washington State with the most recent
title, Director of Player Relations. Defensive Analyst Nic Workman (Ohio
Dominican, ’14), offensive analyst Adam Pluta (Salem State, ’15), Director of
Football Operations Nick Decker (Ohio State, ’10) and Assistant Director of
Football Operations Paul Smith (Western New England, ‘13) are also in their
first season with the Wildcats.
EVERYWHERE A WILDCAT
Given that there are roughly 950 males at the school, about one in every 10
male students at Davidson plays football. Also, almost a quarter of Davidson’s
students are student-athletes.
DIFFICULT DECADE
In the 12 seasons since Nichols graduated, the Wildcats have tallied more
wins than losses just twice, and have been unable to match the 7-3 mark of
the 2002 team Nichols quarterbacked as a senior.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Fans can connect directly with the Davidson Football staff on Facebook
(www.facebook.com/DavidsonFootball), Twitter (@DCFootball_Cats) and
Instagram (@DCFootball_Cats). Head coach Paul Nichols is on Twitter and can
be found at @coach_nichols.
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2015 DAVIDSON FOOTBALL • GAME ONE AT THE CITADEL
2014 TEAM COMPARISON
Category
Scoring Offense
Scoring Defense
Rush Offense
Rush Defense
Pass Offense
Pass Defense
Total Offense
Total Defense
INTs Thrown
Interceptions By
Fumbles-Lost
Penalties-Yards PG
Punts-Average
3rd Down Conversions
4th Down Conversions
Field Goals
TDs Scored/Allowed
QB Sacks
Sacks Allowed
Red Zone Offense
Red Zone Defense
Turnover Margin
Davidson (PFL) The Citadel (SoCon)
23.2 (8th) 26.7 (6th)
39.8 (10th)
28.7 (7th)
142.8 (9th)
347.2 (1st)
209.2 (10th)
195.3 (4th)
218.0 (4th)
79.8 (7th)
249.1 (10th)
246.7 (8th)
360.8 (5th)
427.0 (1st)
458.3 (10th)
442.0 (7th)
17
1
8
3
18-928-11
68-48.2
71-50.58
69-32.347-38.11
66/190 (35%)
86/181 (48%)
17/31 (55%)
16/31 (52%)
9-13
9-14
36/64
42/44
19
22
26
6
37-43 (86%)
44/49 (90%)
54-64 (84%)
40-51 (78%)
-8
+0
LIVE VIDEO AND AUDIO
Davidson will provide live video and audio streams on its website,
DavidsonWildcats.com, for all six home games this season. All 12 games
can be heard online at DavidsonWildcats.com. Fans can hear the Davidson
Radio Network on their mobile device by visiting DavidsonWildcats.com or
by downloading the TuneIn Radio App.
DAVIDSON FOOTBALL COACH’S SHOW
Play-by-play man Mark Plemmons is hosting the Davidson Football Coach’s
Show every Monday. Plemmons will discuss with Coach Nichols the week
that was and the week ahead to give fans an inside scoop on the Wildcats.
PIONEER FOOTBALL LEAGUE PREFERRED NOMENCLATURE
The league’s full name is the Pioneer Football League. Please use the league’s
full name when possible or use PFL as an abbreviation. Please, do not use
“Pioneer League” in any case.
THE SCHOOLS
Category
Davidson
The Citadel
Location
Davidson, N.C.
Charleston, S.C.
Enrollment1,900 3,400
Founded1897 1842
Colors
Red & Black
Light Blue & White
Home Venue
Richardson Stadium Johnson Hagood Stadium
Capacity4,50021,000
Surface FieldTurfGrass
ALL-TIME SERIES HISTORY
DateSite
Result
DateSite
11/03/1909 Charleston, S.C.
T, 0-0
11/02/1968 Charlotte, N.C.
10/24/1914 Charlotte, N.C. W, 16-0
10/25/1969 Charleston, S.C.
10/21/1916 Davidson, N.C.
T, 7-7
11/21/1970 Charleston, S.C.
10/30/1920 Charlotte, N.C. W, 27-13
11/20/1971 Davidson, N.C.
10/13/1923 Davidson, N.C.
W, 7-0
11/18/1972 Charleston, S.C.
09/24/1927 Charleston, S.C. W, 5-0
11/18/1973 Charleston, S.C.
10/20/1928 Charleston, S.C. L, 12-26
11/23/1974 Charleston, S.C.
10/19/1929 Charleston, S.C. W, 7-6
10/18/1975 Davidson, N.C.
10/18/1930 Charlotte, N.C.
W, 6-0
11/18/1976 Charleston, S.C.
11/07/1931 Davidson, N.C. W, 14-7
11/15/1980 Charleston, S.C.
10/22/1932 Charleston, S.C.
L, 6-7
10/17/1981 Charleston, S.C.
11/11/1933 Davidson, N.C. W, 24-6
10/22/1983 Charleston, S.C.
11/27/1934 Charleston, S.C. T, 12-12
10/06/1984 Davidson, N.C.
10/26/1935 Charleston, S.C.
T, 7-7
10/12/1985 Charleston, S.C.
10/24/1936 Davidson, N.C. W, 21-0
Davidson vs. The Citadel
09/17/1938 Charleston, S.C. W, 12-6
11/04/1939 Davidson, N.C. W, 22-14
11/30/1940 Wilmington, N.C. W, 20-6
11/20/1941 Charlotte, N.C. W, 24-14
11/21/1942 Charleston, S.C. L, 9-21
11/23/1946 Charlotte, N.C. L, 13-21
11/22/1947 Davidson, N.C. W, 28-7
10/16/1948 Charleston, S.C. W, 14-6
11/24/1949 Charlotte, N.C. L, 19-25
10/14/1950 Charleston, S.C. L, 12-19
10/06/1951 Davidson, N.C. L, 14-34
11/22/1952 Charleston, S.C. L, 14-34
11/21/1953 Davidson, N.C. L, 14-38
10/02/1954 Charleston, S.C. W, 13-0
10/01/1955 Davidson, N.C.
W, 6-2
09/29/1956 Charleston, S.C. L, 7-34
10/05/1957 Davidson, N.C.
L, 7-21
10/04/1958 Charleston, S.C. W, 8-6
10/03/1959 Charleston, S.C. L, 7-13
10/01/1960 Davidson, N.C. L, 15-21
09/30/1961 Charleston, S.C. L, 12-20
09/22/1962 Charleston, S.C. L, 0-19
09/28/1963 Davidson, N.C.
L, 6-28
10/03/1964 Charleston, S.C. L, 0-28
10/02/1965 Charleston, S.C. W, 14-0
10/29/1966 Davidson, N.C. W, 21-17
10/21/1967 Charleston, S.C. L, 7-28
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Result
L, 21-28
L, 28-35
L, 9-44
L, 7-47
L, 19-25
W, 19-16
L, 21-56
L, 0-44
L, 6-40
L, 14-31
L, 3-23
L, 12-41
L, 14-37
L, 0-31
21-31-4
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DAVIDSON’S ONE-POINT GAMES (20-18)
DateOpponent
11/13/1902 at Georgia Tech
11/26/1914 Wake Forest
09/29/1922 at Presbyterian
10/19/1929 at The Citadel
11/28/1929 Duke
10/25/1930 Virginia Tech (hc)
11/15/1930 North Carolina
10/22/1932 at The Citadel
11/29/1934 Wake Forest
10/31/1936 at Furman
10/29/1938 at Furman
11/13/1948 Washington & Lee
10/17/1952 at Presbyterian
10/25/1952 Furman (hc)
10/17/1953 Presbyterian (hc)
10/11/1958 at Presbyterian
11/01/1958 at Wofford
11/19/1960 Furman
11/04/1961 at William & Mary
10/04/1969 at Trinity
11/15/1969 Wofford
10/10/1970 Bucknell
11/14/1970 William & Mary
10/23/1971 Wofford (hc)
11/06/1971 at East Carolina
10/26/1974 Hampden-Sydney (hc)
09/30/1978 Bucknell (hc)
09/12/1981 Wofford
09/25/1982 Newberry
11/13/1982 at Catawba
11/11/1989 Salisbury State (hc)
09/21/1996 at Sewanee
10/16/1999 at Georgetown
09/02/2006 at VMI
10/21/2006 Dayton
09/15/2007 Lenoir-Rhyne (hc)
09/18/2010 at Campbell
11/10/2012 at Valparaiso
10/18/2014 at Campbell
(hc) denotes homecoming game
Result
7-6, W
7-6, W
7-8, L
7-6, W
13-12,W
19-20, L
7-6, W
6-7, L
13-12, W
13-14, L
13-12, W
20-21, L
13-12, W
13-14, L
18-19, L
7-6, W
21-20, W
21-22, L
31-30, W
17-16, W
27-28, L
20-21, L
28-29, L
22-23, L
26-27, L
17-16, W
20-21, L
22-21, W
7-8,L
13-12, W
13-14, L
16-17, L
28-27, W
19-20, L
37-36,W
21-20, W
28-27, W
28-27 (OT), W
27-28, L
2015 WILDCATS FOOTBALL HONORS
WR WILLIAM MORRIS
• Preseason All-PFL First Team
• STATS FCS Preseason All-America Third Team
• Preseason All-America First Team by USA College Football
PK TREVOR SMITH
• Named to the Fred Mitchell Award Watch List
• Preseason All-America Honorable Mention by USA College Football
DL CHRIS WOODS
• Allstate AFCA Good Works Team nominee
• Preseason All-America Honorable Mention by USA College Football
RB JEFFREY KEIL
• Preseason All-America Honorable Mention by USA College Football
RB AUSTIN WELLS
• Preseason All-America Honorable Mention by USA College Football
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THE LAST TIME DAVIDSON ...
Was shut out......................................................................................11/8/14 vs. Jacksonville (56-0)
Scored 30+ points.......................................................................... 10/25/14 vs. Stetson (L, 34-40)
Scored 40+ points....................................................................10/4/14 vs. Dayton (L, 48-54 5OT)
Scored 50+ points..............................................................8/30/14 vs. College of Faith (W, 56-0)
Had a 200+ yard rusher.................................................10/25/14 vs. Stetson (Jeffrey Keil, 215)
Had a 150+ yard rusher.................................................10/25/14 vs. Stetson (Jeffrey Keil, 215)
Had a 300+ yard passer.................................................. 10/4/14 vs. Dayton (J.P. Douglas, 313)
Had a 400+ yard passer..................9/21/13 at Johnson C. Smith (Jonathan Carkhuff, 459)
Had a 150+ yard receiver..........................................10/4/14 vs. Dayton (William Morris, 158)
Had a 100+ yard receiver...................................11/22/14 at Valparaiso (William Morris, 122)
Rushed for three touchdowns .....................................10/27/07 at Butler (Justin Williams, 4)
Rushed for four touchdowns........................................10/27/07 at Butler (Justin Williams, 4)
Threw four touchdowns passes....................................... 10/4/14 vs. Dayton (J.P. Douglas, 4)
Threw five touchdown passes.........9/24/11 vs. Johnson C. Smith (Jonathan Carkhuff, 5)
Caught three touchdown passes................................10/4/14 vs. Dayton (William Morris, 3)
Had two interceptions.......................................... 9/10/11 vs. Lenoir-Rhyne (Peter Kidwell, 2)
Had three interceptions..................9/10/05 vs. Greensboro College (Patrick FitzGerald, 3)
Returned INT for TD............................................ 11/7/09 at San Diego (Peter Kidwell, 30 yds)
Returned kickoff for TD........................................... 11/9/13 at Stetson (Garrett Diehl, 92 yds)
Returned fumble for TD................................ 10/28/06 at Valparaiso (Chris Hampton, 0 yds)
Returned punt for TD....................... 10/8/11 vs. Marist (Toms Bernhards-Callahan, 94 yds)
Returned blocked punt for TD.............. 11/11/00 at Austin Peay (Graham Elmore, 31 yds)
Returned blocked FG for TD.........10/23/99 at Randolph-Macon (Ryan Crawford, 69 yds)
Blocked a punt..............................................11/12/11 vs. Morehead State (Adam Dulberger)
Blocked a FG...................................................................... 11/17/12 vs. San Diego (Andrew Hart)
Blocked a PAT.......................................................................11/23/13 vs. Campbell (Colin Merrill)
Scored a safety...............................................................................................9/8/12 at Lenoir-Rhyne
Scored three safeties..........10/20/07 vs. Drake (Tied for NCAA D-I Record - FBS and FCS)
THE LAST TIME A DAVIDSON OPPONENT ...
Was shut out...............................................................................8/30/14 vs. College of Faith (56-0)
Scored 30+ points.................................................................................11/15/14 at Marist (L, 7-38)
Scored 40+ points.......................................................................11/8/14 vs. Jacksonville (L, 0-56)
Scored 50+ points.......................................................................11/8/14 vs. Jacksonville (L, 0-56)
Had a 200+ yard rusher.............................................10/4/14 vs. Dayton (Connor Kacsor, 213)
Had a 150+ yard rusher.............................................10/4/14 vs. Dayton (Connor Kacsor, 213)
Had a 300+ yard passer..............................................11/8/14 vs. Jacksonville (Kade Bell, 417)
Had a 400+ yard passer..............................................11/8/14 vs. Jacksonville (Kade Bell, 417)
Had a 150+ yard receiver................................... 10/19/13 vs. Marist (Bartley Leneghan, 163)
Had a 100+ yard receiver........................................10/22/14 at Valparaiso (T. Kuramata, 122)
Rushed for three touchdowns .......................................10/25/14 vs. Stetson (Cole Mazza, 3)
Threw four touchdowns passes...................................11/8/14 vs. Jacksonville (Kade Bell, 6)
Threw five touchdown passes.......................... 9/25/10 vs. Jacksonville (Josh McGregor, 6)
Caught three touchdown passes........................................................9/22/12 at Marist (Rios, 3)
Had two interceptions................................10/25/14 vs. Stetson (Ryan Powers, 2 for 65 yds)
Had three interceptions......................................................... 11/4/06 vs. Drake (Poul Collins, 3)
Returned INT for TD................................................. 9/6/14 vs Catawba (Jamal Lackey, 67 yds)
Returned kickoff for TD...........................................9/27/14 at Princeton (Dre Nelson, 89 yds)
Returned fumble for TD..................................10/26/13 at Jacksonville (Luidji Michel, 0 yds)
Returned punt for TD...............................10/22/11 at Jacksonville (D’Andre Randle, 94 yds)
Returned blocked punt for TD....................................9/13/14 at VMI (Chris Copeland, 3 yds)
Returned blocked FG for TD..............................10/24/08 vs. Drake (Michael Lahart, 58 yds)
Blocked a punt................................................................... 11/15/14 at Marist (Leon Cummings)
Blocked a FG............................................................9/7/13 at Georgetown (Jordan Richardson)
Blocked a PAT.................................................................................10/12/13 vs. Drake (Matt Acree)
Scored a safety.....................................................................................................8/30/03 vs. Wingate
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ALPHABETICAL
No.Name
42
21
36
17
54
3
64
35
38
41
95
30
15
2
11
83
25
9
13
85
61
23
59
77
52
43
20
60
24
90
58
34
28
53
63
51
33
82
71
88
50
87
5
68
93
65
8
4
3
40
18
37
10
4
46
89
44
76
84
24
19
57
55
39
94
99
28
7
67
78
56
32
22
6
7
92
16
66
91
80
9
47
8
48
62
98
15
96
45
79
14
26
12
25
5
Andrew Adams
Myles Atkins
Brian Bamberger
Will Barefoot
Alex Behrend
Giftson Bornelus
Matt Brantley
Aaron Braswell
Chase Brooks
Colin Brown
Tom Bucka
Nathan Campbell
Jared Carr
Se’Vaughn Carter
Nate Casey
Cam Cheuvront
Hub Cirame
Allen Clay
John Cook
Corey Coppola
Carson Cox
William Curran
Josh Daryoush
Chase Davis
Alex Dawes
Nick DiMassimo
Johnny Evans
Connor Fagan
Ryan Felice
Brendan Fries
Joe Gallinghouse
James Gessner
Preston Grase
Luke Gray
Eric Haas
Connor Harp
Ben Hart
Mitchell Howard
Brian Johnson
Derek Jones
Boo Jordan
Obai Kamara
Jeffrey Keil
Austin Kistner
Alex Kolencik
Caleb Krause
Graydon Kulick
Will Lange
Ryan Leak
Nick Martin
Erik Matson
Cody Mitchell
Taylor Mitchell
Jaylen Mize
Charles Morris
William Morris
Conrad Mueller
Andrew Murphy
Nick Nolting
Danny O’Malley
Alex Paulk
Nick Pearson
Grant Polofsky
Zack Popovec
Nick Ragsdale
Clay Robinson
David Rogers
Ben Rowell
Daniel Runck
Cole Sams
Ryan Samuels
Reese Schaffner
Tom Scheper
Jaris Scott
Kahleel Shaw
Jon Sheperd-Smith
Clint Sigg
Bryce Simmons
Brendan Simpkins
Brayden Sims
David Smith
Trevor Smith
Steven Spears
Seth Stancil
Travis Stubblefield
Thomas Sykes
Bates Taylor
Will Thomas
Ricky Tkac
Ryan Towey
Chris Trevisan
Austin Wells
Nick Wheeler
Chris Woods
Ryan Woods
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Pos.
LB
DB
LB
DB
DL
WR
OL
DB
LB
LB
DL
DB
QB
WR
LB
WR
RB
DB
QB
DL
OL
DB
OL
OL
LB
LB
WR
OL
DB
DL
OL
LB
DB
LB
OL
OL/LS
LB
TE
OL
TE
DL
DL
RB
OL
DL
OL
QB
RB
DB
FB
WR
DB
QB
DB
WR
WR
LS
OL
TE
TE/RB
WR
DL
DL
LB
DL
DL
RB
DB
OL
OL
LB
RB
WR
WR/P
WR
DL
QB
OL
DL
WR
RB
K/P
DB
K/P
OL
DL
DB
DL
LB
OL
WR
RB
WR
DL
DB
No.
2
3
3
4
4
5
5
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
24
25
25
26
28
28
30
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
71
76
77
78
79
80
82
83
84
85
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
98
99
Name
2015 DAVIDSON WILDCATS NUMERICAL ROSTER
Pronunciation
Se’Vaughn Carter
“SAY-vawn”
Ryan Leak
Giftson Bornelus
Jaylen Mize
Will Lange
“lang”
Jeffrey Keil
“keel”
Ryan Woods
Jaris Scott
“JARE-iss”
Ben Rowell
“ROW-uhl” as in ouch
Kahleel Shaw
Steven Spears
Graydon Kulick
Allen Clay
David Smith
Taylor Mitchell
Nate Casey
Nick Wheeler
John Cook
Chris Trevisan
Bates Taylor
Jared Carr
Clint Sigg
Will Barefoot
Erik Matson
Alex Paulk
Johnny Evans
Myles Atkins
Tom Scheper
“SHEP-er”
William Curran
“KER-in”
Ryan Felice
“Fah-LEASE”
Danny O’Malley
Chris Woods
Hub Cirame
“SHUR-ah-me”
Austin Wells
David Rogers
Preston Grase
Nathan Campbell
Reese Schaffner
Ben Hart
James Gessner
“GUESS-ner”
Aaron Braswell
Brian Bamberger
Cody Mitchell
Chase Brooks
Zack Popovec
“POP-oh-veck”
Nick Martin
Colin Brown
Andrew Adams
Nick DiMassimo
Conrad Mueller
Ricky Tkac
“TACK”
Charles Morris
Trevor Smith
Seth Stancil
“STAN-sill”
Boo Jordan
Connor Harp
Alex Dawes
Luke Gray
Alex Behrend
“BEAR-end”
Grant Polofsky
“po-LOF-ski”
Ryan Samuels
Nick Pearson
Joe Gallinghouse
Josh Daryoush
“DAR-yoush”
Connor Fagan
“FAY-gen”
Carson Cox
Travis Stubblefield
Eric Haas
Matt Brantley
Caleb Krause
Bryce Simmons
Daniel Runck
Austin Kistner
Brian Johnson
Andrew Murphy
Chase Davis
Cole Sams
Ryan Towey
Brayden Sims
Mitchell Howard
Cam Cheuvront
“SHEV-ront”
Nick Nolting
Corey Coppola
Obai Kamara
“O-BYE” “Kuh-MAR-uh”
Derek Jones
William Morris
Brendan Fries
Brendan Simpkins
Jon Sheperd-Smith
Alex Kolencik
“KO-len-chick”
Nick Ragsdale
Tom Bucka
Will Thomas
Thomas Sykes
Clay Robinson
Pos.
WR
DB
WR
DB
RB
RB
DB
WR/P
DB
WR
DB
QB
DB
RB
QB
LB
WR
QB
WR
DB
TE
QB
DB
WR
WR
DB
DB
WR
DB
DB
TE/FB
DL
RB
RB
RB
DB
DB
RB
LB
LB
DB
LB
DB
LB
LB
FB
LB
LB
LB
LS
LB
K
K/P
K/P
DL
OL/LS
LB
LB
DL
DL
LB
DL
OL
OL
OL
OL
OL
OL
OL
OL
OL
OL
OL
OL
OL
OL
OL
OL
WR
TE
WR
TE
DL
DL
TE
WR
DL
DL
DL
DL
DL
DL
DL
DL
DL
Ht.
5-10
5-11
5-9
5-9
5-10
5-8
5-9
6-3
5-10
5-9
6-1
6-3
5-11
5-9
6-1
5-10
5-10
6-1
6-2
6-1
6-4
6-4
5-11
6-2
5-11
6-1
5-11
6-0
6-0
6-0
5-11
6-2
6-0
5-9
6-1
5-11
5-8
5-10
5-10
5-10
5-11
6-1
5-11
6-0
6-1
5-10
6-1
5-11
5-11
5-11
6-2
5-10
6-3
5-10
6-3
5-11
5-11
6-1
6-3
6-2
5-10
5-11
6-1
6-2
6-2
6-0
5-11
6-1
6-0
6-1
6-1
6-3
6-1
6-4
6-7
6-5
6-5
6-5
6-1
6-1
5-10
6-7
6-3
6-2
6-3
6-1
6-2
6-3
5-11
6-1
6-3
6-3
6-1
6-0
6-1
Wt.
174
185
160
185
170
175
176
192
211
181
181
196
184
205
191
193
185
222
175
186
210
219
208
183
173
200
207
189
175
203
241
214
221
178
219
166
168
192
227
202
189
226
183
208
207
237
276
226
208
203
228
176
188
186
233
266
210
202
232
282
229
208
234
304
279
260
277
301
260
295
252
306
272
287
315
252
299
285
196
227
164
243
242
241
231
179
302
232
225
259
249
241
280
234
273
Year
Hometown (High School/Previous School)
Sr.
Waldorf, Md. / North Point
Jr.
Laurinburg, N.C. / Scotland
So.
Fort Myers, Fla. / Fort Myers
Jr.
Buford, Ga. / Buford
So.
Somerset, Ky. / Somerset
So.
Tampa, Fla. / Wharton
So.
Mebane, N.C. / Eastern Alamance
So.
Jacksonville, Fla. / First Coast
So.
Woodstock, Ga. / Etowah
Fr.
Austell, Ga. / South Cobb
So.
Woodstock, Ga. / River Ridge
Fr.
Independence, Minn. / Breck School
Fr.
Cincinnati, Ohio / Princeton High School
Fr.
Raleigh, N.C. / Cardinal Gibbons
So.
Buford, Ga. / Buford
Jr.
Tega Cay, S.C. / Westminster Catawba Christian
So.
Eagle, Idaho / Eagle
Jr. Raleigh, N.C. / North Raleigh Christian Academy
Fr.
Weddington, N.C. / Weddington
Sr.
Wilmington, N.C. / New Hanover
Jr.
Morehead City, N.C. / West Carteret
Fr.
Longmont, Colo. / Longmont
Jr.
Raleigh, N.C. / Ravenscroft
Jr.
Coventry, R.I. / Moses Brown School
Fr.
Asheville, N.C. / Asheville
Fr.
Winter Park, Fla. / Trinity Prep
Sr.
Marietta, Ga. / Sprayberry
Jr.
Pasadena, Calif. / St. Francis
Sr.
Atlanta, Ga. / Marist School
Jr.
Johns Creek, Ga. / Mount Pisgah Christian
Fr.
Westlake, Ohio / St. Edward
Sr.
Burlington, N.C. / Cummings
So.
Lake Forest, Ill. / Lake Forest
So.
Brentwood, Tenn. / Brentwood
Sr.
Boerne, Texas / Boerne Champion
Fr.
Red Oak, Texas / Life
Fr.
Proctorville, Ohio / Fairland
Sr.
Albany, Ore. / Santiam Christian
So.
Hudson, Ohio / Hudson
Jr.
San Antonio, Texas / MacArthur
Fr.
Monroe, N.C. / Piedmont
So. Wyomissing, Pa. / Wyomissing / The Hill School
Fr.
Lexington, Ky. / Lexington Catholic
Fr.
Canton, Ga. / Creekview
So.
Hilliard, Ohio / Hilliard Bradley
Fr.
St. Johns, Fla. / Bartram Trail
So.
Batesville, Ind. / Batesville
Fr.
Little Rock, Ark. / Central
Fr.
Powder Springs, Ga. / McEachern
So.
Waxhaw, N.C. / Parkwood
Sr.
Burke, Va. / Lake Braddock
Fr.
Raleigh, N.C. / Wakefield
So.
Tampa, Fla. / Cambridge Christian
So.
Greenville, N.C. / South Central
Fr.
Hagerstown, Md. / Mercersburg Academy
Jr.
Alpharetta, Ga. / Milton
Fr.
Rahway, N.J. / Bishop George Ahr
Fr.
Apex, N.C. / Middle Creek
Jr.
Alpharetta, Ga. / Alpharetta
Jr.
Charlotte, N.C. / Butler
So.
Miramar, Fla. / Miramar
Fr.
Mount Holly, N.J. / Rancocas
Fr.
Austin, Texas / Westlake
Sr.
Bethesda, Md. / Walt Whitman
So.
Oak Hill, Va. / Oakton
Fr.
Atlanta, Ga. / Greater Atlanta Christian
Jr.
Justin, Texas / Northwest
Jr.
Cincinnati, Ohio / Walnut Hills
Sr.
Monroe, N.C. / Parkwood
Sr.
Waukesha, Wis. / Catholic Memorial
Fr.
Kernersville, N.C. / East Forsyth
Fr.
Mount Pleasant, S.C. / Wando
So.
St. Louis, Mo. / Lutheran South
Sr.
Powell, Ohio / Olentangy Liberty
Fr.
Plano, Texas / Jesuit College Prep
Jr.
Naples, Fla. / Palmetto Ridge
Fr.
Newport, Tenn. / The Webb School of Knoxville
Fr.
Fuquay-Varina, N.C. / Fuquay-Varina
So.
Garner, N.C. / Garner Magnet
Fr.
Cypress, Texas / Concordia Lutheran
So.
Somerset, Ky. / Somerset
Fr.
Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. / Pine Crest
Fr.
Bluefield, W.Va. / Bluefield
Jr.
Rockville, Md. / Landon
So.
Eagle, Idaho / Eagle
Sr.
Dallas, Texas / Highland Park
Fr.
Sidney, Ohio / Piqua
So.
Crofton, Md. / Archbishop Spalding
So.
Atlanta, Ga. / Arabia Mountain
So.
Great Falls, Va. / Langley
Jr.
Canton, Ga. / Cherokee
Jr.
Atherton, Calif. / Menlo-Atherton
So.
Monteagle, Tenn. / Baylor School
So.
Mebane, N.C. / Eastern Alamance
Fr.
North Beach Haven, N.J. / Southern Regional
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Davidson Offensive Depth Chart
Pos.
No.
Name
WR
89 William Morris
14
Chris Trevisan
WR
6
Jaris Scott
22
Tom Scheper
TE
88
Derek Jones
84
Nick Nolting
LT
71
Brian Johnson
77
Chase Davis
LG
62
Travis Stubblefield
63
Eric Haas
C
65
Caleb Krause
51
Connor Harp
RG
64
Matt Brantley
97
Austin Kistner
RT
59
Josh Daryoush
60
Connor Fagan
QB
10
Taylor Mitchell
13
John Cook
HB
5
Jeffrey Keil
26
Austin Wells
FB
25
Hub Cirame
40
Nick Martin
WR
12
Nick Wheeler
2
Se’Vaughn Carter
Davidson Defensive Depth Chart
Pos.
No.
Name
DE
98
Thomas Sykes
91
Brendan Simpkins
DT
55
Grant Polofsky
93
Alex Kolencik
DT
54
Alex Behrend
94
Nick Ragsdale
DE
25
Chris Woods
92
Jon Sheperd-Smith
LB
39
Zack Popovec
11
Nate Casey
LB
33
Ben Hart
56
Ryan Samuels
LB
45
Ricky Tkac
34
James Gessner
CB
3
Ryan Leak
8
Steven Spears
S
7
Ben Rowell
15
Bates Taylor
S
24
Ryan Felice
4
Jaylen Mize
CB
23
William Curran
5
Ryan Woods
Year
Ht.
Wt.
Notes
Team captain; Set school record with 1,224-yds receiving; 2014 First Team All-PFL
Sr.
6-1 179
Fr.
6-2 175
One of only four freshmen on the two-deep
So.
6-3 192
Played in nine games as the punter in his freshman season
Jr.
6-0 189
Saw action in three games last season; named to PFL Academic Honor Roll
So.
6-3 231
Played in 10 games in 2014, making three catches for 21 yards
Fr.
6-7 243
One of only four freshmen on the two-deep
Sr.
6-4 287
Appeared in 11 games, making four starts in 2014
Jr.
6-5 252
Played in all 12 games, making four starts as a sophomore
Jr.
5-11 277
Played in all 12 games last season, earning nine starts
Jr.
6-1 301
Switched to offensive line during preseason; appeared in 10 games on the DL
Sr.
6-1 295
Started 11 games as an anchor on the line in 2014
Jr.
5-11 266
Appeared in six games as a sophomore
Sr.
6-0 292
Started all 12 games last season
So.
6-1 272
Switched to offensive line during preseason
Sr.
6-2 304
Started all 11 games played last season
So.
6-2 279
Appeared in four games last season
So.
6-1 191
Appeared in six games, making four starts as a freshman
Jr.
6-1 222
Played in seven games, making one start last year
So.
5-8 175
Preseason All-America Honorable Mention by USA College Football
So.
5-9 178
Preseason All-America Honorable Mention by USA College Football
So.
6-0 221
Appeared in six games as a freshman
Fr.
5-10 237
One of only four freshmen on the two-deep
So.
5-10 185
Played all 12 games, making 11 starts as a freshman
Sr.
5-10 174
Appeared in eight games, making one start
Year
Ht.
Wt.
Notes
So.
6-0 234
Played in all 12 games in ‘14; Finished with 30 tackles and 4.0 sacks
So.
6-3 232
Saw action in 10 games as a freshman in 2014, making 10 tackles
Jr.
6-2 282
Started all 11 games played, finishing with 28 tackles
So.
6-1 259
Appeared in all 12 games last season, making 16 tackles
Jr.
6-3 232
Started all 11 games played as a sophomore
Jr.
6-3 249
Played in all 12 games, finishing with 27 tackles and 2.5 for a loss
Team captain; Preseason All-America Honorable Mention by USA College Football
Sr.
6-2 214
So.
5-11 225
Appeared in two games last season
So.
6-1 207
Played in 11 games, making nine starts as a freshman
Jr.
5-10 193
Appeared in five games last season
So.
5-10 227
Played in all 12 games as a freshman, finishing with 30 tackles
So.
5-10 229
Appeared in six games as a freshman
Sr.
6-2 228
Started all 12 games last year, ranking second on the squad with 68 tackles
Jr.
5-10 202
Played in all 12 games as a sophomore; finished with 41 tackles with 2.5 for a loss
Jr.
5-11 185
Appeared in all 12 games, making two starts; totaled 23 tackles last season
So.
6-1 181
Played in all 12 games, making three starts; totaled 21 tackles and one breakup So.
5-10 211
Appeared in all 12 games last season; finished with 44 tackles and one INT
Sr.
6-1 186
Played in eight games as a junior
Jr.
6-0 203
Saw action in eight games as a sophomore; totaled 28 tackles and one INT
Jr.
5-9 185
Played in 11 games, making nine starts in ‘14; finished with 38 tackles
Sr.
6-0 175
Made seven starts in 10 appearances in ‘14 with two forced fumbles
So.
5-9 176
Appeared in eight games last season and totaled 11 tackles and forced a fumble
Davidson Special Teams Depth Chart
Pos.
No.
Name
KR
26
Austin Wells
7
Ben Rowell
PR
7
Ben Rowell
26
Austin Wells
PK
47
Trevor Smith
46
Charles Morris
P
13
John Cook
46
Charles Morris
KO
47
Trevor Smith
H
12
Nick Wheeler
13
John Cook
LS
44
Conrad Mueller
SS
44
Conrad Mueller
6
Year
Ht.
Wt.
Notes
So.
5-9 178
Led the squad with 862 kick return yards in ‘14
So.
5-10 211
Averaged 21.5 return yards off 13 attempts as a freshman
So.
5-10 211
Totaled 280 kick return yards to rank second on the squad
So.
5-9 178
Did not return punts last season
So.
6-3 188
Preseason All-America HM; name to Fred Mitchell Award Watch List
Fr.
5-10 176
One of only four freshmen on the two-deep
Jr.
6-1 222
Tallied 935 yards off 26 punts to average 36.0 yards as a sophomore
Fr.
5-10 176 One of only four freshmen on the two-deep
So.
6-3 188
Preseason All-America HM; name to Fred Mitchell Award Watch List
So.
5-10 185
Appeared in every game last season
Jr.
6-1 222
Appeared in seven games last season
So.
5-11 203
One of only five true freshmen on the two-deep
So.
5-11 203
One of only five true freshmen on the two-deep
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2015 DAVIDSON FOOTBALL • GAME ONE AT THE CITADEL
PAUL
NICHOLS
HEAD COACH
Third Season
Davidson, 2003
Paul Nichols ’03 is in his third season as the head
coach of his alma mater.
He was named to the post by Director of Athletics Jim
Murphy on Dec. 21, 2012, and is the program’s 27th
head coach.
In his second season, the Wildcats were led by wide
receiver William Morris on the All-PFL first team, while
freshman running back Jeffrey Keil was named PFL
Freshman Offensive Player of the Year. Davidson earned
its first Allstate Good Works Team honoree since 2010 as
linebacker Dan Casey was honored at the 2015 Sugar
Bowl.
In his first season, the Wildcats were led by Matt Casey
on the All-PFL team, had three representatives on the
Academic All-PFL team, and 39 players were named to
the PFL Academic Honor Roll. Additionally, wide receiver
William Morris ranked ninth in the nation in receiving
yards per game and Nichols’ punt return defense ranked
fourth in the nation.
Nichols, who was a coach at the Football Bowl
Subdivision level starting in 2004, is the second youngest
head coach in all of NCAA Division I football, born January
25, 1981.
In 2012, Nichols served as the director of player
personnel at Illinois. In that position, he coordinated oncampus recruiting efforts and relations with high school
coaches, among other duties, for former head coach Tim
Beckman and the Fighting Illini staff.
Prior to his time at Illinois, Nichols spent three
seasons on Beckman’s staff at Toledo as co-defensive
coordinator/safeties coach, where he played a vital role in
the transformation of the Rockets’ defense.
In 2011, Nichols helped guide the Rockets to a 9-4
record and a win over Air Force in the Military Bowl.
Toledo was 7-1 in the MAC and shared the West Division
title. Defensively, the Rockets forced 30 turnovers on
the season (ranking 16th nationally) and ranked third
nationally in turnover margin (+1.23). In 2010, UT
increased its forced turnovers from 21 to 34, the fifthhighest takeaway total in the nation, as the Rockets made
their first bowl appearance in five years.
Before making his way to Toledo, Nichols served as
an assistant at Marshall University for three seasons,
where he coached All-Conference USA safety Curtis Keyes
(2006) and All-Freshman cornerback Zearrick Matthews
(2006).
Prior to his tenure at Marshall, Nichols completed
two seasons as a graduate assistant at Ohio State from
2004-05 where he assisted with the defensive backs and
defensive line.
A native of Dunwoody, Ga., Nichols graduated from
Davidson College in 2003 with bachelor’s degrees in
political science and history. Nichols was a first-team
All-Pioneer League and a first-team Pioneer League AllAcademic selection as a senior, and was named honorable
mention All-America by Don Hansen’s Football Gazette.
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In 2000, he quarterbacked Davidson to its first-andonly undefeated season.
Nichols departed as the school record holder for
career passing yards (5,822), completions (465) and
touchdown passes (51), and compiled a 22-6 record
as a starting quarterback. After seeing limited action
as a freshman, Nichols won the starting job prior to his
sophomore year and guided the ‘Cats to a 10-0 season.
His junior year was cut short by a knee injury, but Nichols
bounced back as a senior and matched the school record
for touchdown passes in a single season with 25.
Nichols now ranks third in passing yards and
completions after being surpassed by Ryan Alexander
’08 and Jonathan Carkhuff ‘14. He is also now second
to Alexander in career passing touchdowns, with Carkhuff
needing just six more touchdown passes to move past
Nichols in that category.
Nichols is the first Davidson alumnus to guide the
football program on a full-time basis since Dave Fagg ’58,
who finished his second coaching stint with the Wildcats
following the 1992 season. He joins Matt Spear ’93
(men’s soccer) as the only other Davidson alum currently
serving as a head coach at Davidson.
Nichols and his wife, the former Lauran Lightmas, a
2004 graduate of Davidson, have two sons, Drew and
Jack.
THE PAUL NICHOLS FILE
BIRTHDAY
January 25, 2981
HOMETOWN
Dunwoody, Ga.
HIGH SCHOOL
Marist, 1999
PLAYING HISTORY
• Davidson -- 1999-2002
Quarterback; first team All-Pioneer
League as a senior; led Davidson to
its first-and-only undefeated season
in 2000.
AS A HEAD COACH
YearSchool
RecordConf.Finish
2013Davidson 0-11 0-8 10th
2014Davidson 1-11 0-8 10th
Career
1-22
0-16
AS AN ASSISTANT COACH
YearsSchool Position
2012
Illinois
Director of Player Personnel
2009-11 Toledo
Co-Def. Coord./
Safeties
2006-08 Marshall CBs (07-08)/
DBs (2006)
2004-05 Ohio State Grad. Assistant
“We’re very pleased to have Paul Nichols
return to Davidson as our Head Football
Coach. Since his days as a player, Paul’s
commitment and determination have led to
significant success and I have high expectations for our Football Program under his
leadership. Paul and his family understand
the Davidson culture and he’s a great fit for
us. It’s good to see him back.”
Jim Murphy - Director of Athletics, Davidson
“Paul Nichols is one of the brightest, innovative, hard-working coaches in America. The
Wildcat Nation is in store for a wonderful
future under the caring guidance of Coach
Nichols. His blood is red, black, and white,
and his love for Davidson is unmatched.”
Jim Tressel - Former Ohio State Head Coach
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2015 DAVIDSON FOOTBALL • GAME ONE AT THE CITADEL
SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS
OFFENSE
#83 CAM CHEUVRONT • WR
Receptions: 7 vs. Catawba, 9/6/14
Rec. Yards: 61 vs. Dayton, 10/4/14
Rec. TDs: 1, 3x, last vs. Dayton, 10/4/14
Long: 41 vs. Dayton, 10/4/14
Kick Returns: 3 vs. Stetson, 10/25/14
Kick Return Yards: 105 vs. Stetson, 10/25/14
Long Kick Return: 46 vs. Stetson, 10/25/14
#5 JEFFREY KEIL • RB
Rushes: 33 vs. Stetson, 10/25/14
Rushing Yards: 215 vs. Stetson, 10/25/14
Rushing TDs: 2, 2x, last at Valpo, 11/22/14
Long: 34 vs. Stetson, 10/25/14
Receptions: 3, 2x, last at Valpo, 11/22/14
Rec. yards: 21 at Valpo, 11/22/14
Rec TDs: 1 at Drake, 10/11/14
Long: 11 at Valpo, 11/22/14
Total TDs: 2, 3x, last at Valpo, 11/22/14
#10 TAYLOR MITCHELL • QB
Pass Yards: 264 vs. Stetson, 10/25/14
Completions: 21 at Marist, 11/15/14
Attempts: 40 vs. Stetson, 10/25/14
Pass TDs: 2 vs. Stetson, 10/25/14
Pass Long: 36 vs. Stetson, 10/25/14
Rushes: 6, 2x, last at Valpo, 11/22/14
Rushing Yards: 3 vs. Stetson, 10/25/14
Rushing TDs: None
Rush Long: 3, 3x, last at Valpo, 11/22/14
#89 WILLIAM MORRIS • WR
Receptions: 16 at VMI, 9/13/14
Rec. Yards: 208 at VMI, 9/13/14
Rec. TDs: 3 vs. Dayton, 10/4/14
Long: 63 at Morehead State, 9/28/13
#28 DAVID ROGERS • RB
Rushes: 22 at Valpo, 11/10/12
Rushing Yards: 114 vs. Coll. of Faith, 8/30/14
Rushing TDs: 2 at VMI, 9/13/14
Long: 49 at Stetson, 11/9/13
Receptions: 8 at Valpo, 11/10/12
Rec. yards: 87 at Valpo, 11/10/12
Rec. TDs: 1 vs. Mercer, 11/2/13
Long: 31 vs. Marist, 10/19/13
#6 JARIS SCOTT • WR/P
Punt attempts: 8 at Marist, 11/15/14
Punt yards: 236 at Marist, 11/15/14
Longest punt: 52 vs. Catawba, 9/6/14
#26 AUSTIN WELLS • RB
Rushes: 9, 2x, last vs. Dayton, 10/4/14
Rushing Yards: 61 vs. Coll. of Faith, 8/30/14
Rushing TDs: 1 vs. Coll. of Faith, 8/30/14
Long: 30 vs. Morehead State, 9/20/14
Receptions: 2, at Campbell, 10/18/14
Rec. yards: 19 at Campbell, 10/18/14
Long: 14 at Campbell, 10/18/14
Kick Returns: 7 at Drake, 10/11/14
Kick Return Yards: 168 at Drake, 10/11/14
Long Kick Return: 60 at Drake, 10/11/14
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#12 NICK WHEELER • WR
Receptions: 8 vs. Stetson, 10/25/14
Rec. Yards: 106 vs. Stetson, 10/25/14
Rec. TDs: 1 vs. Col. of Faith, 8/30/14
Long: 36 vs. Stetson, 10/25/14
DEFENSE
#54 ALEX BEHREND • DL
Tackles: 6 vs. Mercer, 11/2/13
TFL: 2.0 at Marist, 11/15/14
Sacks: 1, 3x, last at Marist, 11/15/14
PBs: 1, 2x, last vs. Dayton, 10/4/14
#11 NATE CASEY • LB
Tackles: 9 at Dayton, 10/5/13
TFL: 2.0 vs. Drake, 10/12/13
Sacks: None
PBs: 1 at Dayton, 10/5/13
#23 WILLIAM CURRAN • DB
Tackles: 9, 2x, last at Valpo, 11/22/14
TFL: .5 vs. Stetson, 10/25/14
PBs: 1, 3x, last vs. Dayton, 10/4/14
Forced Fumbles: 1, 2x, last at Valpo, 11/22/14
#8 STEVEN SPEARS • DB
Tackles: 6 at VMI, 9/13/14
PBs: vs. Morehead State, 9/20/14
#45 RICKY TKAC • LB
Tackles: 11 at Drake, 10/11/14
TFL: 1.0 at Campbell, 10/18/14
Sacks: 1.0, 2x, last at Marist, 11/15/14
PBs: 1 vs. Dayton, 10/4/14
#25 CHRIS WOODS • DL
Tackles: 7, 2x, last vs. Morehead State, 9/20/14
TFL: 2.5 at Marist, 11/15/14
Sacks: 1.5 at Marist, 11/15/14
PBs: 1, 2x, last at Stetson, 11/9/13
SPECIAL TEAMS
#47 TREVOR SMITH • K
Points: 10, 2x, last vs. Stetson, 10/25/14
FG: 2, 3x, last vs. Stetson, 10/25/14
FGA: 3, 2x, last vs. Dayton, 10/4/14
FG Long: 44 vs. Dayton, 10/4/14
Kick PATs: 4, 3x, last vs. Stetson, 10/25/14
Tackles: 1, 3x, last vs. Dayton, 10/4/14
#24 RYAN FELICE • DB
Interceptions: 1 vs. Coll. of Faith, 8/30/14
Tackles: 8 vs. Jacksonville, 11/8/14
TFL: 1.0, 2x, last vs. Jacksonville, 11/8/14
PBs: 1, 2x, last at Campbell, 10/18/14
#34 JAMES GESSNER • LB
Tackles: 7 at VMI, 9/13/14
TFL: 2.0 vs. Drake, 10/12/13
PBs: 1, 2x, last vs. Jacksonville, 11/8/14
#33 BEN HART • LB
Tackles: 8 at Drake, 10/11/14
TFL: 0.5, at Drake, 10/11/14
#3 RYAN LEAK • DB
Interceptions: 1 at Dayton, 10/5/13
Tackles: 9 vs. Drake, 10/12/13
TFL: 1.5 vs. Drake, 10/12/13
PBs: 1, 2x, last vs. Mercer, 11/2/13
#55 GRANT POLOFSKY • DL
Tackles: 5 at Drake, 10/11/14
TFL: 1.0, vs. Campbell, 11/23/13
Sacks: 0.5, at Drake, 10/11/14
#39 ZACK POPOVEC • LB
Tackles: 7 at Drake, 10/11/14
TFL: 0.5 at Vaplo, 11/22/14
PBs: 1, 2x, last at Drake, 10/11/14
Interceptions: 1 vs. Jacksonville, 11/8/14
#7 BEN ROWELL • DB
Interceptions: 1 vs. Stetson, 10/25/14
INT Return: 20 vs. Stetson, 10/25/14
Tackles: 8 at Valpo, 11/22/14
TFL: 1.0 at Campbell, 10/18/14
Kick Returns: 4 at Marist, 11/15/14
Kick Return Yards: 109 at Marist, 11/15/14
Long Kick Return: 35 vs. Stetson, 10/25/14
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Davidson Overall Team Statistics (as of Aug 31,
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All games
2014 DAVIDSON
OVERALL STATS
Team Statistics
DAV
SCORING
Points Per Game
Points Off Turnovers
FIRST DOWNS
Rushing
Passing
Penalty
RUSHING YARDAGE
Yards gained rushing
Yards lost rushing
Rushing Attempts
Average Per Rush
Average Per Game
TDs Rushing
PASSING YARDAGE
Comp-Att-Int
Average Per Pass
Average Per Catch
Average Per Game
TDs Passing
TOTAL OFFENSE
Total Plays
Average Per Play
Average Per Game
KICK RETURNS: #-Yards
PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards
INT RETURNS: #-Yards
KICK RETURN AVERAGE
PUNT RETURN AVERAGE
INT RETURN AVERAGE
FUMBLES-LOST
PENALTIES-Yards
Average Per Game
PUNTS-Yards
Average Per Punt
Net punt average
KICKOFFS-Yards
Average Per Kick
Net kick average
TIME OF POSSESSION/Game
3RD-DOWN Conversions
3rd-Down Pct
4TH-DOWN Conversions
4th-Down Pct
SACKS BY-Yards
MISC YARDS
TOUCHDOWNS SCORED
FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS
ON-SIDE KICKS
RED-ZONE SCORES
RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS
PAT-ATTEMPTS
ATTENDANCE
Games/Avg Per Game
Neutral Site Games
Score by Quarters 1st 2nd
Davidson
52 77
Opponents
127 146
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23.2
23
256
102
130
24
1714
2013
299
444
3.9
142.8
22
2616
266-457-17
5.7
9.8
218.0
14
4330
901
4.8
360.8
61-1262
1-7
8-63
20.7
7.0
7.9
18-9
68-579
48.2
69-2228
32.3
30.0
53-2778
52.4
33.4
29: 54
66/190
35%
17/31
55%
19-144
0
36
9-13
0-0
(37-43) 86%
(29-43) 67%
(30-32) 94%
19775
6/3296
3rd
58
84
4th
71
93
OT
21
27
OPP
477
39.8
104
276
130
131
15
2511
2805
294
521
4.8
209.2
34
2989
223-333-8
9.0
13.4
249.1
27
5500
854
6.4
458.3
47-885
18-159
17-172
18.8
8.8
10.1
17-10
100-847
70.6
47-1713
36.4
34.6
83-4866
58.6
37.7
30: 06
74/158
47%
11/19
58%
26-153
0
64
11-14
0-0
(54-64) 84%
(45-64) 70%
(56-60) 93%
30865
6/5144
0/0
Total
279
477
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Rushing
att
gain loss
net avg td
12-6 153 748 23 725 4.7 8
6-5 60 380
7 373 6.2 5
11-2 68 285 45 240 3.5 1
7-7 66 258 98 160 2.4 4
6-0 27 127
4 123 4.6 2
7-1 25 116 32
84 3.4 2
3-0 12
35
5
30 2.5 0
12-6
6
20
3
17 2.8 0
12-12
1
13
0
13 13.0 0
2-0
4
13
2
11 2.8 0
1-0
3
3
6
-3 -1.0 0
5-0
4
0 16 -16 -4.0 0
6-4 15
15 58 -43 -2.9 0
12 444 2013 299 1714 3.9 22
12 521 2805 294 2511 4.8 34
Passing
gp-gs
J.P. Douglas
Taylor Mitchell
John Cook
Team
Nick Wheeler
Total
Opponents
Receiving
William Morris
Trey Huelskamp
Cam Cheuvront
Nick Wheeler
Tyler Hickey
Jeffrey Keil
David Rogers
Tim Hines
Austin Wells
Derek Jones
Se'Vaughn Carter
Hub Cirame
Grant Udinski
Tom Scheper
Taylor Mitchell
Total
Opponents
10
gp-gs
Jeffrey Keil
David Rogers
Austin Wells
J.P. Douglas
Hub Cirame
John Cook
Will Lange
Cam Cheuvront
William Morris
Reese Schaffner
Garrett Larson
Team
Taylor Mitchell
Total
Opponents
7-7
6-4
7-1
5-0
12-10
12
12
gp-gs
effic comp-att-int
130.41
80.87
79.57
0.00
192.40
108.96
164.32
no.
172-261-6
81-161-11
12-32-0
0-2-0
1-1-0
266-457-17
223-333-8
yds
12-12 98 1224
12-11 48 471
12-6 36 332
12-10 27 249
3-2 19 135
12-6 12
63
6-5
7
24
12-1
5
32
11-2
4
27
10-0
3
21
8-1
3
20
6-0
1
12
11-1
1
10
10-0
1
9
6-4
1 -13
12 266 2616
12 223 2989
avg
12.5
9.8
9.2
9.2
7.1
5.2
3.4
6.4
6.8
7.0
6.7
12.0
10.0
9.0
-13.0
9.8
13.4
pct
lg avg/g
34
26
30
25
20
39
10
8
13
5
3
0
3
39
49
yds td
65.9 1715 11
50.3 769 2
37.5 121 1
0.0
0 0
100.0
11 0
58.2 2616 14
67.0 2989 27
td
7
2
3
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
14
27
lg avg/g
49
36
41
36
18
11
11
11
14
9
9
12
10
9
0
49
76
102.0
39.2
27.7
20.8
45.0
5.2
4.0
2.7
2.5
2.1
2.5
2.0
0.9
0.9
-2.2
218.0
249.1
60.4
62.2
21.8
22.9
20.5
12.0
10.0
1.4
1.1
5.5
-3.0
-3.2
-7.2
142.8
209.2
lg avg/g
49
36
24
0
11
49
76
245.0
128.2
17.3
0.0
0.9
218.0
249.1
Punt Returns
no.
1
1
18
7 7.0
7 7.0
159 8.8
0
0
1
7
7
58
Interceptions
no.
2
2
1
1
1
1
8
17
yds avg td
8
35
0
0
20
0
63
172
lg
Kick Returns
no.
yds avg td
Fumble Returns
no.
yds avg td
William Morris
Total
Opponents
Matt Casey
Bryant Bednarek
Ryan Felice
Colin Merrill
Ben Rowell
Zack Popovec
Total
Opponents
Austin Wells
Ben Rowell
Cam Cheuvront
Craig Stevens II
Total
Opponents
Thomas Sykes
Matt Casey
Ben Rowell
Total
Opponents
yds avg td
4.0
17.5
0.0
0.0
20.0
0.0
7.9
10.1
43 862 20.0
13 280 21.5
4 120 30.0
1
0 0.0
61 1262 20.7
47 885 18.8
1
1
1
3
0
20
16
14
50
0
20.0
16.0
14.0
16.7
0.0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
lg
8
35
0
0
20
0
35
67
lg
60
35
46
0
60
89
lg
20
16
14
20
0
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2014 DAVIDSON INDIVIDUAL DEFENSIVE STATS
#
43
45
19
29
2
16
34
39
4
23
98
54
33
55
24
94
25
3
2B
21
17
96
93
2D
91
90
11
41
5
99
56
22
9
47
84
44
7
92
83
89
30
31
87
32
75
6
12
Defensive Leaders
gp-gs
Matt Casey
Ricky Tkac
Bryant Bednarek
Colin Merrill
Craig Stevens II
Ben Rowell
James Gessner
Zack Popovec
Jaylen Mize
William Curran
Thomas Sykes
Alex Behrend
Ben Hart
Grant Polofsky
Ryan Felice
Nick Ragsdale
Chris Woods
Ryan Leak
Steven Spears
Myles Atkins
Will Barefoot
Will Thomas
Alex Kolencik
Ryan Woods
Brendan Simpkins
Eric Haas
Nate Casey
Colin Brown
Jeffrey Keil
Joe Benzing
Ryan Samuels
Theo Jones
Dan Casey
Trevor Smith
Trey Huelskamp
Conrad Mueller
Tim Hines
Jon Sheperd-Smith
Cam Cheuvront
William Morris
Cole Cuthbertson
Justin Hill
Obai Kamara
Reese Schaffner
Nelson White
Jaris Scott
Nick Wheeler
Total
Opponents
12-12
12-12
12-12
12-12
9-4
12-0
12-0
11-9
11-9
10-7
12-1
11-11
12-0
11-11
10-0
12-10
11-8
12-2
12-3
3-3
10-1
10-1
12-2
8-0
10-0
10-0
5-1
10-0
12-6
3-0
6-0
3-0
1-1
12-0
12-11
12-0
12-1
2-0
12-6
12-12
2-0
1-0
3-0
2-0
12-12
9-0
12-10
12
12
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Tackles
a
tot
49
61
29
34
40
16
40
15
21
25
23
21
21
20
21
19
18
20
23
15
19
11
13
17
12
18
12
16
12
16
7
20
12
14
16
7
19
3
10
9
5
13
9
7
4
12
5
6
5
5
2
7
5
3
4
4
2
4
4
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482 453
497 390
110
63
56
55
46
44
41
40
38
38
30
30
30
28
28
27
26
23
22
19
18
16
16
11
10
9
8
8
6
5
5
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
935
887
tfl/yds
Sacks
no-yds
Pass defense
Fumbles
blkd
int-yds brup qbh rcv-yds
ff kick
4.0-18
2.0-6
7.5-35
1.0-1
4.5-16
1.0-3
2.5-3
0.5-1
0.5-1
0.5-2
6.0-46
5.5-32
0.5-2
0.5-3
2.0-4
2.5-16
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GAME-BY-GAME
Date
Aug 30
Sep 06
Sep 13
Sep 20
Sep 27
Oct 04
Oct 11
Oct 18
Oct 25
Nov 08
Nov 15
Nov 22
Davidson
Opponents
Opponent
no.
COLL. OF FAITH - CLT
CATAWBA
at VMI
MOREHEAD STATE
at Princeton
DAYTON
at Drake
at Campbell
STETSON
JACKSONVILLE
at Marist
at Valparaiso
Rushing
yds td
60 355 5
29
91 1
40 205 2
36 203 3
39
67 1
37 135 2
23
31 1
34 112 2
38 227 2
40 105 0
32
47 1
36 136 2
444 1714 22
521 2511 34
lg
no.
Receiving
yds td
lg
Passing
cmp-att-int
yds
td
lg
23 10 128 3 39
10-11-0 128 3 39
14 22 144 0 18
22-34-2 144 0 18
26 29 326 1 33
29-43-1 326 1 33
39 20 282 1 49
20-40-1 282 1 49
13 30 269 1 20
30-47-0 269 1 20
23 38 313 4 41
38-58-1 313 4 41
11 13 132 1 24
13-31-1 132 1 24
25 28 298 1 43
28-42-1 298 1 43
34 19 264 2 36
19-42-3 264 2 36
15 16 141 0 24
16-35-5 141 0 24
11 21
97 0 11
21-37-1
97 0 11
17 20 222 0 27
20-37-1 222 0 27
39 266 2616 14 49 266-457-17 2616 14 49
49 223 2989 27 76 223-333-8 2989 27 76
Kick Returns
no. yds td lg
1
6
5
6
7
5
7
4
5
5
5
5
61
47
22
156
94
115
112
89
168
41
164
100
124
77
1262
885
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
22
36
22
33
37
22
60
15
46
23
33
22
60
89
Punt Returns
no. yds td lg
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
7
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
7
18 159
tot
off
0 0 483
0 0 235
0 0 531
0 0 485
0 0 336
0 7 448
0 0 163
0 0 410
0 0 491
0 0 246
0 0 144
0 0 358
0 7 4330
1 58 5500
Games: 12 • Avg/rush: 3.9 • Avg/catch: 9.8 • Pass effic: 108.96 • KR avg: 20.7 • PR avg: 7.0 • All purpose avg/game: 471.8 • Total offense avg/gm: 360.8
Date
Opponent
Date
Opponent
Aug 30 COLL. OF FAITH - CLT
Sep 06 CATAWBA
Sep 13 at VMI
Sep 20 MOREHEAD STATE
Sep 27 at Princeton
Oct 04 DAYTON
Oct 11 at Drake
Oct 18 at Campbell
Oct 25 STETSON
Nov 08 JACKSONVILLE
Nov 15 at Marist
Nov 22 at Valparaiso
Davidson
Opponents
Aug 30 COLL. OF FAITH - CLT
Sep 06 CATAWBA
Sep 13 at VMI
Sep 20 MOREHEAD STATE
Sep 27 at Princeton
Oct 04 DAYTON
Oct 11 at Drake
Oct 18 at Campbell
Oct 25 STETSON
Nov 08 JACKSONVILLE
Nov 15 at Marist
Nov 22 at Valparaiso
Davidson
Opponents
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27
43
31
54
33
52
50
25
45
38
40
44
482
497
no.
2
6
5
7
6
6
8
5
4
6
10
4
69
47
Tackles
a
total
32
36
50
32
32
42
46
54
26
36
35
32
453
390
yds
62
198
97
259
197
207
307
169
142
226
262
102
2228
1713
59
79
81
86
65
94
96
79
71
74
75
76
935
887
avg
31.0
33.0
19.4
37.0
32.8
34.5
38.4
33.8
35.5
37.7
26.2
25.5
32.3
36.4
tfl-yds
10.0-43
4.0-19
3.0-13
3.0-10
1.0-5
4.0-16
4.0-15
5.0-23
9.0-42
5.0-29
9.0-40
3.0-5
60.0-260
83.0-290
Sacks
no-yds
1.0-14
2.0-13
1.0-10
1.0-4
1.0-5
1.0-4
1.0-6
2.0-13
3.0-27
2.0-24
4.0-24
0.0-0
19.0-144
26.0-153
Punting
long
31
52
37
51
41
47
55
41
38
48
45
33
55
65
Fumble
ff fr-yds
blkd
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
3
0
1
2
1
1
2
0
0
1
1
1
0
1
11
12
tb
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
Pass Defense
blkd
int-yds qbh brup kick
1-14
2-0
0-0
0-0
1-0
1-16
0-0
2-20
1-0
1-0
0-0
1-0
10-50
9-0
fc
0
0
0
4
2
3
1
1
0
2
1
3
17
14
1-0
0-0
0-0
1-0
0-0
2-0
0-0
1-35
1-20
1-0
1-8
0-0
8-63
17-172
50+
0
1
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
4
5
i20
0
2
2
1
1
1
1
0
2
2
1
1
14
8
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
12
0
0
0
3
1
5
1
4
1
1
2
0
18
50
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
PAT Attempts
kick rush rcv saf
6-7
1-1
3-3
3-3
2-2
4-4
2-2
3-3
4-4
0-0
1-1
1-2
30-32
56-60
Field Goals
md-att
0-0
0-1
1-3
1-1
1-1
2-3
0-0
2-2
2-2
0-0
0-0
0-0
9-13
11-14
long blkd
0
0
23
25
22
44
0
27
27
0
0
0
44
40
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
no.
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0 10
0
7
0
0
0
0
0
6
0 23
0 104
Kickoffs
yds
9 508
2 116
5 281
6 330
4 215
5 197
3 149
6 320
7 361
1
65
2
65
3 171
53 2778
83 4866
off
t/o
avg
56.4
58.0
56.2
55.0
53.8
39.4
49.7
53.3
51.6
65.0
32.5
57.0
52.4
58.6
tb
1
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
5
19
pts
56
7
24
32
17
48
14
27
34
0
7
13
279
477
ob
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
13
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STATISTICS
Date
Aug 30
Sep 06
Sep 13
Sep 20
Sep 27
Oct 04
Oct 11
Oct 18
Oct 25
Nov 08
Nov 15
Nov 22
Opponents
Davidson
Opponent
no.
COLL. OF FAITH - CLT
CATAWBA
at VMI
MOREHEAD STATE
at Princeton
DAYTON
at Drake
at Campbell
STETSON
JACKSONVILLE
at Marist
at Valparaiso
Rushing
yds td
33
81 0
52 305 1
37 203 4
53 273 4
34 233 6
58 227 4
65 343 4
39 185 2
38 178 3
33 190 2
41 150 3
38 143 1
521 2511 34
444 1714 22
lg
no.
Receiving
yds td
lg
Passing
cmp-att-int
yds
td
lg
24
3
41 0 39
3-14-1
41 0
31 13 179 3 40
13-16-0 179 3
38 21 394 2 60
21-29-0 394 2
46 24 276 1 50
24-41-1 276 1
23 20 245 0 49
20-26-0 245 0
16 26 298 3 27
26-42-2 298 3
33 14 263 3 51
14-20-0 263 3
33 11 110 2 19
11-26-1 110 2
49 18 219 3 52
18-24-1 219 3
33 28 513 6 76
28-35-1 513 6
15 19 167 2 47
19-27-1 167 2
18 26 284 2 26
26-33-0 284 2
49 223 2989 27 76 223-333-8 2989 27
39 266 2616 14 49 266-457-17 2616 14
39
40
60
50
49
27
51
19
52
76
47
26
76
49
Kick Returns
no. yds td lg
8
2
4
3
4
5
3
6
7
0
2
3
47
61
139
37
60
43
155
60
24
98
131
0
21
117
885
1262
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
44
20
23
25
89
37
10
29
26
0
15
74
89
60
Punt Returns
no. yds td lg
0
0
1
5
2 28
1 58
2 27
2
6
2 14
3 13
1 -1
1
1
3
8
0
0
18 159
1
7
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
tot
off
0 122
0 484
15 597
58 549
27 478
6 525
14 606
10 295
0 397
1 703
3 317
0 427
58 5500
7 4330
Games: 12 • Avg/rush: 4.8 • Avg/catch: 13.4 • Pass effic: 164.32 • KR avg: 18.8 • PR avg: 8.8 • All purpose avg/game: 559.7 • Total offense avg/gm: 458.3
Date
Opponent
Date
Opponent
Aug 30 COLL. OF FAITH - CLT
Sep 06 CATAWBA
Sep 13 at VMI
Sep 20 MOREHEAD STATE
Sep 27 at Princeton
Oct 04 DAYTON
Oct 11 at Drake
Oct 18 at Campbell
Oct 25 STETSON
Nov 08 JACKSONVILLE
Nov 15 at Marist
Nov 22 at Valparaiso
Opponents
Davidson
Aug 30 COLL. OF FAITH - CLT
Sep 06 CATAWBA
Sep 13 at VMI
Sep 20 MOREHEAD STATE
Sep 27 at Princeton
Oct 04 DAYTON
Oct 11 at Drake
Oct 18 at Campbell
Oct 25 STETSON
Nov 08 JACKSONVILLE
Nov 15 at Marist
Nov 22 at Valparaiso
Opponents
Davidson
14
ua
38
49
45
41
47
54
30
37
41
46
38
31
497
482
no.
8
3
2
5
1
3
1
5
6
2
8
3
47
69
Tackles
a
total
46
12
48
16
38
34
20
52
26
26
26
46
390
453
yds
219
93
51
217
48
122
29
262
229
83
252
108
1713
2228
84
61
93
57
85
88
50
89
67
72
64
77
887
935
avg
27.4
31.0
25.5
43.4
48.0
40.7
29.0
52.4
38.2
41.5
31.5
36.0
36.4
32.3
tfl-yds
7.0-23
10.0-21
6.0-12
6.0-21
7.0-28
9.0-25
7.0-33
10.0-29
3.0-6
6.0-22
8.0-52
4.0-18
83.0-290
60.0-260
Sacks
no-yds
1.0-11
0.0-0
2.0-4
2.0-14
2.0-14
3.0-11
4.0-29
7.0-21
0.0-0
2.0-15
2.0-27
1.0-7
26.0-153
19.0-144
Punting
long
36
38
26
62
48
42
29
65
53
46
41
42
65
55
Fumble
ff fr-yds
blkd
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
1
0
3
0
0
1
0
4
1
1
0
1
12
11
tb
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
0
1
4
0
Pass Defense
blkd
int-yds qbh brup kick
1-0
0-0
1-0
0-0
1-0
1-0
0-0
2-0
2-0
1-0
0-0
0-0
9-0
10-50
fc
4
2
1
1
0
1
0
1
1
1
2
0
14
17
0-0
2-67
1-0
1-0
0-0
1-0
1-0
1-0
3-70
5-35
1-0
1-0
17-172
8-63
50+
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
3
1
0
0
0
5
4
i20
0
1
0
2
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
8
14
0
0
1
0
2
0
0
3
0
0
2
4
12
2
1
4
3
5
4
6
5
4
7
4
5
2
50
18
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
3
0
PAT Attempts
kick rush rcv saf
0-0
5-5
7-7
4-5
6-6
4-4
6-7
4-4
4-6
8-8
5-5
3-3
56-60
30-32
Field Goals
md-att
0-0
0-0
1-3
2-2
2-2
2-3
1-1
0-0
0-0
0-0
1-1
2-2
11-14
9-13
long blkd
0
0
24
35
40
39
25
0
0
0
33
36
40
44
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
no.
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
0
0 14
0
7
0
0
0
7
0
0
0
0
0 14
0 27
0 28
0
7
0
0
0 104
0 23
Kickoffs
yds
2
74
6 361
9 576
8 488
10 544
6 320
9 542
5 288
7 433
9 557
7 436
5 247
83 4866
53 2778
off
t/o
avg
37.0
60.2
64.0
61.0
54.4
53.3
60.2
57.6
61.9
61.9
62.3
49.4
58.6
52.4
tb
0
0
4
2
2
0
2
1
2
4
2
0
19
5
pts
0
35
52
40
56
54
51
28
40
56
38
27
477
279
ob
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
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HIGHS
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GAME
HIGHS
Rushes
Yards Rushing
TD Rushes
Long Rush
Pass attempts
Pass completions
Yards Passing
TD Passes
Long Pass
Receptions
Yards Receiving
TD Receptions
Long Reception
Field Goals
Long Field Goal
Punts
Punting Avg
Long Punt
Punts inside 20
Long Punt Return
Long Kickoff Return
Tackles
Sacks
Tackles For Loss
Interceptions
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215
2
2
2
2
39
58
38
317
4
49
16
208
3
49
2
2
2
44
8
8
38.4
55
2
2
2
7
60
17
2.0
2.5
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Jeffrey Keil vs Stetson (Oct 25, 2014)
Jeffrey Keil vs Stetson (Oct 25, 2014)
David Rogers at VMI (Sep 13, 2014)
John Cook vs Morehead State (Sep 20, 2014)
Jeffrey Keil vs Stetson (Oct 25, 2014)
Jeffrey Keil at Valparaiso (Nov 22, 2014)
John Cook vs Morehead State (Sep 20, 2014)
J.P. Douglas vs Dayton (Oct 04, 2014)
J.P. Douglas vs Dayton (Oct 04, 2014)
J.P. Douglas at VMI (Sep 13, 2014)
J.P. Douglas vs Dayton (Oct 04, 2014)
J.P. Douglas vs Morehead State (Sep 20, 2014)
William Morris at VMI (Sep 13, 2014)
William Morris at VMI (Sep 13, 2014)
William Morris vs Dayton (Oct 04, 2014)
William Morris vs Morehead State (Sep 20, 2014)
Trevor Smith vs Dayton (Oct 04, 2014)
Trevor Smith at Campbell (Oct 18, 2014)
Trevor Smith vs Stetson (Oct 25, 2014)
Trevor Smith vs Dayton (Oct 04, 2014)
John Cook at Drake (Oct 11, 2014)
Jaris Scott at Marist (Nov 15, 2014)
John Cook at Drake (Oct 11, 2014)
John Cook at Drake (Oct 11, 2014)
Jaris Scott at VMI (Sep 13, 2014)
Jaris Scott vs Stetson (Oct 25, 2014)
Jaris Scott vs Jacksonville (Nov 08, 2014)
William Morris vs Dayton (Oct 04, 2014)
Austin Wells at Drake (Oct 11, 2014)
Matt Casey at Valparaiso (Nov 22, 2014)
Bryant Bednarek vs Catawba (Sep 06, 2014)
Chris Woods at Marist (Nov 15, 2014)
Ryan Felice vs Coll. of Faith - CLT (Aug 30, 2014)
Matt Casey vs Morehead State (Sep 20, 2014)
Bryant Bednarek vs Dayton (Oct 04, 2014)
Colin Merrill vs Dayton (Oct 04, 2014)
Bryant Bednarek at Campbell (Oct 18, 2014)
Ben Rowell vs Stetson (Oct 25, 2014)
Zack Popovec vs Jacksonville (Nov 08, 2014)
Matt Casey at Marist (Nov 15, 2014)
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