The Texas A&M-Kingsville football team had four players named 2010 Don Hansen All-Super Region Four on Wednesday by the Don Hansen Football Committee.
The Javelinas, ranked ninth in the final AFCA Poll, had three defensive players and one special teams player honored. Senior safety Corey Robertson (Denison/Denison HS) earned first team honors, senior linebacker Tressor Baptiste (New York, NY/Curtis HS) was named to the second team and junior defensive tackle Johnny Tivao (Compton, CA/Paramount HS) and senior placekicker Christian Brom (McAllen/McAllen HS) each took third team honors.
Robertson, Baptiste and Tivao are each being named to their second All-Region team of the year. They were part of a defensive unit that is first in the nation in rushing defense allowing a school record 57.0 yards per game. The defense led the Lone Star Conference in six different categories.
Brom earned third team honors after leading the team in scoring with 81 points. He went 14-for-20 in field goals, including a 10-of-13 performance on tries less than 40 yards. He finished his career with more than 220 points and is second on the school’s all-time charts in made field goals.
The Don Hansen team carries out the legacy of long-time small college football advocate Don Hansen, who passed away at age 75 on Aug. 29, 2010. Hansen, from Brookfield, Ill., started and published Don Hansen’s National Weekly Football Gazette for three decades, selecting NCAA Division II All-America teams for the first time in 1988.
Don Hansen’s Football Gazette began selecting Division II All-Region squads in 2003. The first-team and second-team All-Region selections advance to a national ballot from which the 2010 Don Hansen NCAA Division II All-America team will be named in January.
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Alvarado's Advice
Change is the key that unlocks the door to growth and excitement in any organization. The leader's ability to inspire a 'culture of change' can make or break their success. ~Mac Anderson
Jav A Great Day!
Jav A Great Day!
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas to you, your family, and all your loved ones. Feliz Navidad!
Jav A Blessed Christmas!
Jav A Blessed Christmas!
Friday, December 24, 2010
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Alvarado's Advice
For it matters not, how much we own, the cars...the house...the cash. What matters most is how we live and love and how we spend our dash. -An excerpt from The Dash by Linda Ellis
Jav A Great Day!
Jav A Great Day!
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Final AFCA Poll
We have finished #9 in the final AFCA Poll of the year.
| 1. | Minnesota-Duluth (26) | 15-0 | 650 | 1 | D. Delta St. (Miss.), 20-17, in championship | Bob Nielson |
| 2. | Delta St. (Miss.) | 11-4 | 622 | NR | Lost to No. 1 Minnesota-Duluth, 20-17, in championship | Ron Roberts |
| 3. | Northwest Missouri St. | 12-2 | 597 | 3 | Lost to No. 1 Minnesota-Duluth, 17-13, in semifinals | Mel Tjeerdsma |
| 4. | Albany St. (Ga.) | 11-1 | 505 | 5 | Lost to Delta St. (Miss.), 28-7, in quarterfinals | Mike White |
| 5. | Central Missouri | 11-3 | 495 | 8 | Lost to No. 3 Northwest Missouri St., 37-20, in quarterfinals | Jim Svoboda |
| 6. | Augustana (S.D.) | 11-2 | 487 | 9 | Lost to No. 1 Minnesota-Duluth, 24-13, in quarterfinals | Mike Aldrich |
| 7. | Shepherd (W.Va.) | 12-2 | 480 | 18 | Lost to Delta St. (Miss.), 29-17, in semifinals | Monte Cater |
| 8. | Abilene Christian (Texas) | 11-1 | 478 | 2 | Lost to No. 8 Central Missouri, 55-41, in second round | Chris Thomsen |
| 9. | Texas A&M-Kingsville | 10-2 | 458 | 4 | Lost to No. 3 Northwest Missouri St., 35-31, in second round | Bo Atterberry |
| 10. | Grand Valley St. (Mich.) | 11-2 | 422 | 6 | Lost to No. 9 Augustana (S.D.), 38-6, in second round | Matt Mitchell |
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Friday, December 17, 2010
It's Here
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Final Days
Alvarado's Advice
The quality of a person's life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor. ~Vince Lombardi
Jav A Great Day!
Jav A Great Day!
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Tressor Baptiste All-American Again
Texas A&M-Kingsville senior linebacker Tressor Baptiste (New York, NY/Curtis HS) was named to the 2010 American Football Coaches Association All-America First Team on Wednesday. It was his second All-America honor is as many days after earning Daktronics Second Team honors.
Baptiste headlined a Javelina defense that finished first in the nation in rushing defense allowing only 57.0 yards per game. He led the team with 40 solo tackles and three forced fumbles. He finished the year with 66 tackles and 8.0 tackles for loss. As a unit, the defense finished sixth in total defense and 11th in scoring defense.
The five teams now chosen for each AFCA?division evolved from a single 11-player squad in 1945. From 1945 until 1967, only one team was chosen From 1967 through 1971, two teams, University Division and College Division, were selected. In 1972, the College Division was split into College I and College II. In 1979, the University Division was split into two teams — FBS and FCS. In 1996, the College I and College II teams were renamed Division II and Division III respectively. In 2006, the AFCA started selecting an NAIA-only team.
From 1965-81, a 22-player (11 offensive, 11 defensive) team was chosen. In 1982, a punter and placekicker were added to the team. In 1997, a return specialist was added, giving us the current 25-player team. The return specialist position was replaced by an all-purpose player in 2006.
The AFCA’s Division II All-America Selection Committee is made up of three head coaches from each of the AFCA’s nine districts, one of whom serves as a district chairman, along with another head coach who serves as the chairman of the selection committee. The coaches in each district are responsible for ranking the top players in their respective districts prior to a conference call between the district chairmen and the committee chairman on which the team is chosen.
Texas A&M-Kingsville has been represented a total of 33 times by 29 players on the AFCA Division II Coaches’ All-America Team. Trailing Texas A&M-Kingsville is Indiana (Pa.) (18/16), Pittsburg State (17/14), Northwest Missouri State (16/12), Grand Valley State (15/14), North Alabama (15/14), Abilene Christian (14/13), American International (14/13), Carson-Newman (14/13), Ferris State (14/12) and Texas A&M-Commerce (14/12).
Texas A&M-Kingsville had at least one player named to the AFCA Division II Coaches’ All-America Team for 18 straight seasons, from 1986 to 2003, the longest streak by any team in Division II. Northwest Missouri State has the longest current streak with a player selected to the AFCA Division II Coaches’ All-America Team at 15 straight seasons, from 1996 to present.
Texas A&M-Kingsville’s Johnny Bailey is the only player to earn Coaches’ All-America honors in four consecutive years at any level. Bailey was a four-year pick at runningback in 1986-87-88-89.
This year’s Division II Coaches’ All-America Team is made up of 18 seniors, six juniors and one sophomore.
Baptiste headlined a Javelina defense that finished first in the nation in rushing defense allowing only 57.0 yards per game. He led the team with 40 solo tackles and three forced fumbles. He finished the year with 66 tackles and 8.0 tackles for loss. As a unit, the defense finished sixth in total defense and 11th in scoring defense.
The five teams now chosen for each AFCA?division evolved from a single 11-player squad in 1945. From 1945 until 1967, only one team was chosen From 1967 through 1971, two teams, University Division and College Division, were selected. In 1972, the College Division was split into College I and College II. In 1979, the University Division was split into two teams — FBS and FCS. In 1996, the College I and College II teams were renamed Division II and Division III respectively. In 2006, the AFCA started selecting an NAIA-only team.
From 1965-81, a 22-player (11 offensive, 11 defensive) team was chosen. In 1982, a punter and placekicker were added to the team. In 1997, a return specialist was added, giving us the current 25-player team. The return specialist position was replaced by an all-purpose player in 2006.
The AFCA’s Division II All-America Selection Committee is made up of three head coaches from each of the AFCA’s nine districts, one of whom serves as a district chairman, along with another head coach who serves as the chairman of the selection committee. The coaches in each district are responsible for ranking the top players in their respective districts prior to a conference call between the district chairmen and the committee chairman on which the team is chosen.
Texas A&M-Kingsville has been represented a total of 33 times by 29 players on the AFCA Division II Coaches’ All-America Team. Trailing Texas A&M-Kingsville is Indiana (Pa.) (18/16), Pittsburg State (17/14), Northwest Missouri State (16/12), Grand Valley State (15/14), North Alabama (15/14), Abilene Christian (14/13), American International (14/13), Carson-Newman (14/13), Ferris State (14/12) and Texas A&M-Commerce (14/12).
Texas A&M-Kingsville had at least one player named to the AFCA Division II Coaches’ All-America Team for 18 straight seasons, from 1986 to 2003, the longest streak by any team in Division II. Northwest Missouri State has the longest current streak with a player selected to the AFCA Division II Coaches’ All-America Team at 15 straight seasons, from 1996 to present.
Texas A&M-Kingsville’s Johnny Bailey is the only player to earn Coaches’ All-America honors in four consecutive years at any level. Bailey was a four-year pick at runningback in 1986-87-88-89.
This year’s Division II Coaches’ All-America Team is made up of 18 seniors, six juniors and one sophomore.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Jav A Blog Sign Off
It was my pleasure to do the Jav A Blog and thank you some much for reading and supporting it, I really appreciate it.
Blood & Marrow Drive
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| Many coaches, players, trainers, and students were out today donating blood and registering for the National Marrow Donor Program to help Javelina Football player Matt Romig. |
Reminder
Don't forget about the TAMUK Blood Drive in Honor of Matt Romig TODAY Dec.14th 8am-12:30pm in front of the University Bookstore. Free T-shirts with blood donation. Jav A Great Day!
Monday, December 13, 2010
Late Nights
With this being finals week most of the players are staying up late getting those last minute studying and cramming in for their finals. If the players have already finished their finals they have packed up their stuff and went home for the holidays. The players will have about a month off with school not starting until January 10th. Finals are finished on Thursday with fall graduation set for Friday at 1pm and 4pm.
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Go Vote!
Click Here and at the top right click to vote for Coach David Callaway for Football Scoop Division II Coordinator of Year.
2010 Division II Coordinator of the Year
The FootballScoop Coaches of the Year awards presented by SpeedTracs are the only set of awards that recognize the most outstanding position coaches in college football. Finalists were selected based off of nominations by coaches, athletic directors, and athletic department personnel. A panel of coaches including previous recipients will determine the the 2010 winners. Votes tallied on this page are considered; however a panel of coaches make the final decision. Voting for this award ends on Thursday December 16th.
| David Calloway - Defensive Coordinator - Texas A&M Kingsville |
Defensive coordinator David Calloway helped Texas A&M – Kingsville lead the nation in rushing defense, while playing against some of the best offensive attacks in the D2 football. The Javalinas finished 6th nationally in total defense, allowing just 257 yards per game. Texas A&M – Kingsville finished 10-2, losing to Northwest Missouri State in the quarterfinals of the D2 playoffs. |
| Key stats | ||
| 1st in Rushing Defense (57 YPG) | 6th in Total Defense (257 YPG) | |
| 11th in Scoring Defense (16 PPG) | 16th in Third Down Defense (29%) |
Friday, December 10, 2010
Finally Finals
The players and the school started finals this morning. Some had an 8am final and possibly finals tomorrow. Finals go through next week and finish with graduation Friday the 17th.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Cactus Bowl
Coach Bo Atterberry Coach Of The Year
Texas A&M-Kingsville head football coach Bo Atterberry was named the NCAA Division II AFCA Region 4 Coach of the Year on Monday. The AFCA recognizes five regional Coach of the Year winners in each of the Association’s five divisions:Football Bowl Subdivision, Football Championship Subdivision, Division II, Division III and NAIA. The winners are selected by Active members of the Association who vote for coaches in their respective regions and divisions.
Atterberry guided the Javelinas to a 10-2 mark this year. It was the first 10-win season for the program since 2003 and first 10-win regular season since 1989. The team was ranked in the top 10 nationally over the final 11 weeks of the season and earned a first round bye in the NCAA Division II Playoffs. He is the third head coach in school history to earn the award joining Gil Steinke, two times, and Ron Harms, five times.
The 2010 Regional Coach of the Year winners will be recognized at the AFCA Coach of the Year Dinner at the 2011 AFCA Convention in Dallas, Texas. The dinner is scheduled for Tuesday, January 11.
Atterberry guided the Javelinas to a 10-2 mark this year. It was the first 10-win season for the program since 2003 and first 10-win regular season since 1989. The team was ranked in the top 10 nationally over the final 11 weeks of the season and earned a first round bye in the NCAA Division II Playoffs. He is the third head coach in school history to earn the award joining Gil Steinke, two times, and Ron Harms, five times.
The 2010 Regional Coach of the Year winners will be recognized at the AFCA Coach of the Year Dinner at the 2011 AFCA Convention in Dallas, Texas. The dinner is scheduled for Tuesday, January 11.
Matts Victory
For The Kids
Mardrick Johnson and I spoke to Prescott Elementary this morning while they were visiting the TAMUK campus. We spoke about the importance of school, what it's like being a college football player, handling pure pressure, and answered all their questions about college.
Monday, December 6, 2010
Tis The Season
Matt Romig Blood Drive
December 14th 8am-12:30pm
In front of the TAMUK University Bookstore
All donors will receive a t-shirt and sonic coupon.
On The Road
This week different coaches will be out recruiting. We will be hitting all the Texas High Schools and Junior Colleges across the country this week as well as watching all the film that comes into the office.
Alvarado's Advice
Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless. ~Mother Teresa
Jav A Great Day!
Jav A Great Day!
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Friday, December 3, 2010
Javelinas Possibly Playing at Jerrys World
The Lone Star Conference will know in a week whether several of its football teams — likely including Texas A&M-Kingsville — will take part in a festival of games next season at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington.
The presidents of the 11 universities that will comprise the LSC beginning next season will meet with LSC commissioner Stan Wagnon in a conference call to discuss the proposed ballgames next Thursday morning, Wagnon said.
With the realignment of the LSC thanks to the departure of five Oklahoma schools, the conference has been trying to secure non-conference matchups, originally with schools from the Gulf South Conference. Wagnon and Gulf South commissioner Nate Salant have been discussing the situation since October, shortly after the five Oklahoma schools announced they would be leaving the LSC.
“Basically what I can tell you is that I started working on a couple of possibilities with the Gulf South Conference commissioner, trying to figure out some ways to play games against each other and through that process started talking with the Dallas Cowboys about the possibility of playing some football games at their stadium,” said Wagnon, who was en route Thursday to Topeka, Kan., for Saturday’s Lower Kanza Bowl pitting Midwestern State of the LSC against Washburn (Kan.) of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Conference.
“But this thing has evolved quite a bit from my first conversations with the Gulf South commissioner,” Wagnon said. “What we’ve proposed to our presidents has changed quite a bit from what it started out. What’s being proposed is more of a Lone Star Conference event rather than a joint venture between the two.”
Story by Caller Times
The presidents of the 11 universities that will comprise the LSC beginning next season will meet with LSC commissioner Stan Wagnon in a conference call to discuss the proposed ballgames next Thursday morning, Wagnon said.
With the realignment of the LSC thanks to the departure of five Oklahoma schools, the conference has been trying to secure non-conference matchups, originally with schools from the Gulf South Conference. Wagnon and Gulf South commissioner Nate Salant have been discussing the situation since October, shortly after the five Oklahoma schools announced they would be leaving the LSC.
“Basically what I can tell you is that I started working on a couple of possibilities with the Gulf South Conference commissioner, trying to figure out some ways to play games against each other and through that process started talking with the Dallas Cowboys about the possibility of playing some football games at their stadium,” said Wagnon, who was en route Thursday to Topeka, Kan., for Saturday’s Lower Kanza Bowl pitting Midwestern State of the LSC against Washburn (Kan.) of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Conference.
“But this thing has evolved quite a bit from my first conversations with the Gulf South commissioner,” Wagnon said. “What we’ve proposed to our presidents has changed quite a bit from what it started out. What’s being proposed is more of a Lone Star Conference event rather than a joint venture between the two.”
Story by Caller Times
Thursday, December 2, 2010
2010 All LSC Scoop Football Team
DT - Johnny Tivao, Texas A&M-Kingsville
LB - Tressor Baptiste, Texas A&M-Kingsville
DB - DeIra Glover, Texas A&M-Kingsville
LB - Tressor Baptiste, Texas A&M-Kingsville
DB - DeIra Glover, Texas A&M-Kingsville
All Region Javelinas
The Texas A&M-Kingsville football team had four defensive players named to the 2010 All-Super Region 4 Football Team on Wednesday. Tressor Baptiste (New York, NY/Curtis HS) earned first team honors while DeIra Glover (Hempstead/Hempstead HS), Corey Robertson (Denison/Denison HS) and Johnny Tivao (Compton, CA/Paramount HS) each earned second team honors.
Baptiste backed up his Lone Star Conference South Division Linebacker of the Year Award by grabbing first team all-region honors. He led the Javelinas with 40 solo tackles, eight tackles for loss and three forced fumbles. He accumulated 66 tackles on the season and spearheaded a defensive unit that is first in the nation in rushing defense allowing a school record 57.0 yards per game. He was a key part of a defense that led the LSC in six different statistical categories.
Glover, a strong safety, and Robertson, a free safety, are each three year starters who earned LSC South First Team honors this year. Glover had 67 tackles, two tackles for loss and two interceptions while Robertson had 59 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, two interceptions, six pass breakups and a fumble return for a touchdown.
Tivao is a run-stuffing defensive tackle who was also a first team all-conference performer. He tallied 23 tackles while going against double and triple teams each game.
Baptiste advances to the Daktronics All-America ballot. The team, which is sponsored by Daktronics, Inc., an acknowledged leader in scoring, timing and programmable display systems, is voted on by members of the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).
Baptiste backed up his Lone Star Conference South Division Linebacker of the Year Award by grabbing first team all-region honors. He led the Javelinas with 40 solo tackles, eight tackles for loss and three forced fumbles. He accumulated 66 tackles on the season and spearheaded a defensive unit that is first in the nation in rushing defense allowing a school record 57.0 yards per game. He was a key part of a defense that led the LSC in six different statistical categories.
Glover, a strong safety, and Robertson, a free safety, are each three year starters who earned LSC South First Team honors this year. Glover had 67 tackles, two tackles for loss and two interceptions while Robertson had 59 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, two interceptions, six pass breakups and a fumble return for a touchdown.
Tivao is a run-stuffing defensive tackle who was also a first team all-conference performer. He tallied 23 tackles while going against double and triple teams each game.
Baptiste advances to the Daktronics All-America ballot. The team, which is sponsored by Daktronics, Inc., an acknowledged leader in scoring, timing and programmable display systems, is voted on by members of the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Player Update
With this week off most of the players are catching up on their rest and school work. When they're not doing that we find them in the weight room lifting weights or in the Rec Center playing basketball.
Recruiting Season
Some coaches have already left to hit the Texas recruiting trail. While the other coaches are watching the hundreds of DVDs that have been sent to the football office. We watch every single DVD and highlight tape that we receive.
Alvarado's Advice
Don't look too far ahead or you'll get overwhelmed. Just do the next apparent thing. Keep putting one foot in front of the other. You'll get through this. And when you do, you'll feel great! ~BJ Gallagher
Jav A Great Day!
Jav A Great Day!
Monday, November 29, 2010
Final Chapter
Coaches Meeting
We just got out of a meeting discussing the season and the steps we take from here. We will start recruiting tonight, some coaches will be out on the road tomorrow to find the best players available.
Final Javelina Quarterback Luncheon
FRIENDLY REMINDER!
SHOW YOUR PRIDE, STRONG AND UNCONDITIONAL SUPPORT OF THE 2010 JAVELINA FOOTBALL TEAM & COACHING STAFF!
TODAY...MONDAY...REMEMBER TO ATTEND!
THE FINAL 2010 JAVELINA QUARTERBACK LUNCHEON!!!
DATE: TODAY...MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29th
TIME: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
PLACE: Butch’s Aged Prime Beef & Seafood Restaurant
(Corner of 6th and Yoakum Streets – 200 E. Yoakum)
ONLY $ 10.00 per person for an outstanding Luncheon Buffet Meal
GUEST SPEAKER: Bo Atterberry-Javelina Head Football Coach
Head Coach Bo Atterberry will review the 2010 Javelinas Season, the upcoming Recruiting Season and a preview of 2011.
SHOW YOUR PRIDE, STRONG AND UNCONDITIONAL SUPPORT OF THE 2010 JAVELINA FOOTBALL TEAM & COACHING STAFF!
TODAY...MONDAY...REMEMBER TO ATTEND!
THE FINAL 2010 JAVELINA QUARTERBACK LUNCHEON!!!
DATE: TODAY...MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29th
TIME: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
PLACE: Butch’s Aged Prime Beef & Seafood Restaurant
(Corner of 6th and Yoakum Streets – 200 E. Yoakum)
ONLY $ 10.00 per person for an outstanding Luncheon Buffet Meal
GUEST SPEAKER: Bo Atterberry-Javelina Head Football Coach
Head Coach Bo Atterberry will review the 2010 Javelinas Season, the upcoming Recruiting Season and a preview of 2011.
Saturday, November 27, 2010
A Great Season
We came up a little short 35-31. It was a great game and a great season.
The Texas A&M-Kingsville football team was 18 seconds away from slaying the beast on Saturday afternoon at Javelina Stadium, but the defending national champions Northwest Missouri State once again found a way to win in the NCAA Division II Playoffs with a 35-31 victory. (box score)Bearcat (11-1) All-American quarterback Blake Bolles swung a pass out to tight end Josh Baker who was able to out run the Javelinas (10-2) to the corner of the end zone for a winning score from three yards out. It was the same corner where Tarleton State’s Scott Grantham had scored to defeat the Javelinas in the playoffs last year in double overtime.
The Javelinas had one last chance, but a Hail Mary attempt went incomplete on the final play of the game. The game opened with everything going the way of the Javelinas. The Bearcats lost a fumble on the opening drive of the game when a snap went over the head of Bolles and into the hands of Kendrick Matthews (Houston/Marshall HS) of the Hoggies. The Javelinas converted the turnover into a Christian Brom (McAllen/McAllen HS) 28-yard field goal just 4:30 into the game.
The Javelina defense forced a three-and-out and the offense was back on the move. They converted a pair of third downs that eventually led to an Arron Fisher (Orlando, FL/West Orange HS) 3-yard touchdown run with 3:57 left in the first quarter.
The Bearcats responded with one of their patented quick-strike scoring drives. Bolles connected with Tyler Shaw on a 41-yard scoring pass thanks to excellent pass protection from his line. Todd Adolf’s extra-point made it 10-7 with 2:29 left in the quarter.
The Javelinas struck right back before the end of the quarter. Jonathon Woodson’s (Missouri City/Marshall HS) 44-yard kick return set the team up with excellent field position. Three plays later Nate Poppell (Spring/Spring HS) connected with Robert Armstrong (Cuero/Cuero HS) on a 16-yard touchdown pass with1:09 to play in the first quarter.
The Bearcats pulled back to within a field goal after a 10-play, 83-yard drive was capped by an 11-yard run by Bolles with 3:15 left in the first half. Bolles went 7-for-7 on the drive, but it was Kelvin Austin’s 29-yard run that was the big play of the drive.
Late in the half, the Javelinas were driving for another score, but were stopped at the 35-yard line of the Bearcats. Poppell appeared to have picked up the first down on a fourth down run, but was ruled down before picking up the necessary yardage.
The Bearcats opened the second half by attempting an onside kick, but the Hoggies were able to recover the ball. They took advantage by scoring on a 28-yard touchdown pass from Poppell to Ryan Lincoln (Bastrop/Bastrop HS) to take a 24-14 lead with 12:14 left in the third quarter.
After the teams traded punts, the Bearcats took over at their own 7-yard line. They proceeded to drive 93 yards in 13 plays over 4:33. Bolles completed a 27-yard pass to Jake Soy on third down and then he completed an 8-yard pass to Jordan Simmons on fourth down to keep the drive going on two occasions. They scored on a 1-yard race to the corner by Simmons with 1:00 to play in the quarter.
In the fourth quarter, the Javelinas scored on their first play when Lincoln broke two tackles on a reverse and scored on a 69-yard run to put the team ahead, 31-21.
The Hog defense forced a three-and-out and the offense was driving when a pass from Poppell got away from him and fell into the hands of Marciele Surrell.
The Bearcats took advantage of the miscue driving 56 yards in five plays. They were helped by a pair of pass interference calls against the Javelinas. Bolles connected with Baker on a 29-yard gain and then hit a wide open Soy in the end zone from 11 yards out with 10:19 remaining.
The Northwest defense then stepped up and shut down the Javelina offense over the next few minutes forcing three punts in a five minute stretch that proved to be critical. The Javelinas appeared to have regained the momentum after Tressor Baptiste (New York, NY/Curtis HS) forced a fumble that was recovered by Marcus Sanders (Houston/Westfield HS) with 5:38 left in the game. The Bearcats did not budge and got the ball back with 4:02 to play.
Bolles directed the Bearcats on a third long drive covering 80 yards in 12 plays. They converted on a pair of third downs and crossed into the red zone after a Javelina penalty to set up the winning score to Baker.
For the Bearcats it was their 12th consecutive win against Super Region 4 opponents and sixth straight win in the playoffs overall.
The Javelinas gained 420 yards on offense with 188 coming on the ground and 268 through the air. Lincoln led the offense with five catches for 94 yards, three carries for 79 yards and two touchdowns as he closed out a brilliant career. Woodson added 136 all-purpose yards while Armstrong added seven catches for 65 yards. Poppell finished the game 25-of-38 for 268 yards, two touchdowns and an interception.
Lincoln finished his career with a school record 210 receptions for 2,926 yards (2nd all-time). He led the team with 10 touchdowns on the season.
Poppell broke the school record for single season completions with 237 bettering Billy Garza’s mark of 225 set last year.
The Bearcats gained 470 yards of offense with 90 on the ground and 380 through the air. It was the most yards the Javelinas have given up all season long. Bolles went 32-of-53 for 380 yards and three touchdowns. His favorite target was Soy who had 12 catches for a career high 161 yards and a touchdown. Baker added eight catches for 87 yards and a score. Austin led the team with 52 yards on seven carries.
The Javelina defense’s top six tacklers in the game were all seniors. Baptiste finished with a career high 11 stops, a forced fumble and a pass break up. DeIra Glover (Hempstead/Hempstead HS) capped his four-year career with nine tackles while fellow safety Corey Robertson (Denison/Denison HS) added seven tackles and two pass break ups.
The Bearcats were led by linebacker Chad Kilgore and defensive lineman Josh Lorenson. Kilgore had 11 tackles while Lorenson had 10 stops, two sacks and four tackles for loss.
The Bearcats advance to host conference rival Central Missouri on December 4 at noon in Maryville, Missouri.
It's Here
Friday, November 26, 2010
Alvarado's Advice
Perseverance is not a long race: it is many short races one after another. ~Walter Elliot
Jav A Great Day!
Jav A Great Day!
The Day Before
Today's practice was a lot cooler than yesterdays practice that was in the high 80s. We were still able to get a good Friday walk through despite the cold weather. The team enjoyed some food from Big House Burgers after practice. The players will have the rest of the day off to enjoy some down time and watch some football before dinner and team meeting at tonight.
Black Friday
Today the team had breakfast at 8am. We will have meetings at 11:30 and practice at 1pm. We have been trying to get the schedule similar to what it will be on gameday.
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Alvarado's Advice
I urge all of you to enjoy your life, every precious moment on this earth. Spend each day with some laughter. Don't be afraid to feel; to get your emotions going. Be enthusiastic, because nothing great can be accomplished without enthusiasm. Live your dreams. ~Jim Valvano
Jav A Blessed Thanksgiving!
Jav A Blessed Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving With The Javelinas
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
The Javelina football team has a lot to be thankful for including our great fan support, being in the playoffs, and other countless blessings. Jav A Blessed Thanksgiving.
Card For Romig
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Matt Romig's Website
Kirby Ellason and her sister, combined their ideas together and created a website for Matt Romig. The website can be found by going to this link http://www.mattromig.com/
This is what she had to say about creating the website.
"We just wanted to create a website to get Matt's story out there. I know people around the nation have heard about his story already, so I wanted to put direct links to the tshirt orders, family blog, and donation account for Matt.
We know how much football means to Matt, so what better way than starting up the website and tshirts before playoffs start. Since he can't be at the games or tailgates, I am going to document it all for him through pictures and videos so that I can bring Hog Nation to him.
I chose the FIGHT FINISH FAITH, because those 3 words are what Matt is about. He's a fighter and with the positive attitude he has and the support of TAMUK, he will overcome this. “Minor setback for a major comeback!!""
This is what she had to say about creating the website.
"We just wanted to create a website to get Matt's story out there. I know people around the nation have heard about his story already, so I wanted to put direct links to the tshirt orders, family blog, and donation account for Matt.
We know how much football means to Matt, so what better way than starting up the website and tshirts before playoffs start. Since he can't be at the games or tailgates, I am going to document it all for him through pictures and videos so that I can bring Hog Nation to him.
I chose the FIGHT FINISH FAITH, because those 3 words are what Matt is about. He's a fighter and with the positive attitude he has and the support of TAMUK, he will overcome this. “Minor setback for a major comeback!!""
Hot One
Today the temperature was a blazing 86 degrees at our 1pm practice. Overall we had a good practice as the players got used to what it was like being out sweating in the heat. We will come back at 5pm to have position meetings and a team meeting at 6pm.
Early Practice
Today we will be practicing at 1pm. The school is closing and will not having any classes after 12pm. With the 1pm kickoff this weekend it will also be good to have the team practicing at the same time we will be playing.
Alvarado's Advice
At 211 degrees water is very hot. At 212 water boils. Boiling water produces steam. Steam can power a locomotive. 1 degree makes a big difference. 1 degree is the difference between winners and losers. In a typical Olympics 100 meter sprint, the average time of victory between 1st and 2nd place is .2 seconds. The blink of an eye separates an Olympic champion and a contestant not even on the medal stand. In the Indy 500 1.5 seconds separates 1st place and 2nd place. 1st place brings home 1 million dollars. 2nd place brings home 2 thousands dollars. Bottom line is it's your life. Decide what's important.
Jav A Great Day!
Jav A Great Day!
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Matt Romig Shirts
Monday, November 22, 2010
Clean Clothes
Free Student Tickets
Students- don't forget to swing by the Office of Students Activities on the 3rd floor of the MSUB to pick up your free ticket to Saturday's BIG playoff game between the Javelinas and Northwest Missouri State!
Preparation
Alvarado's Advice
Your ability to discipline yourself to set clear goals, and then to work toward them everyday, will do more to guarantee your success than any other single factor. ~Brian Tracy
Jav A Great Day!
Jav A Great Day!
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Team Meeting
Coach Atterberry spoke to the team after they lifted weights, ran, and watched film. His stressed that we have to play fast and what a great opporunity it is to have the defending national champions in the second round of the playoffs in The Ville.
Saturday, November 20, 2010
The Rematch
After watching a very exciting game we will have a rematch with NW Missouri next Saturday at 1pm at Javelina Stadium. Coaches are already hard at work with the film preparing for next weeks game.
Viewing Party
Friday, November 19, 2010
D Block
Rise and Grind
The team was up early at 6:30am today to workout as team. We lifted this morning so the players could go home this weekend since they will not have a chance to go home Thanksgiving due to practice for the playoff game.
Alvarado's Advice
You wouldn't sit down in a marathon at mile 20 because you couldn't see the finish line, would you? And because you know the distance, you know there will be a finish line at mile 26.2. You know the line won't keep moving farther away. My prayer today is that, even in the times when our view becomes obstructed, we won't sit down. May we, instead, run to our Savior who is waiting for us. He's not going anywhere, of that we can be sure. The very trail we've started on has been cleared by Him for us to see Him better if we just keep moving.
From FCA Daily ImpactJav A Great Day!
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Prayers Please
There are many who believe the true quest for Texas A&M-Kingsville’s fourth-ranked football team begins next weekend in the second round of the NCAA Division II Super Regional Four playoffs.
A very real fight already has begun for Javelinas sophomore defensive end Matt Romig.
While the 10-1 Javelinas enjoy a bye week in preparation for an encounter with either Northwest Missouri State or Missouri Western in the second round, the 21-year-old Romig is beginning his battle against a form of leukemia.
“They’re trying to figure out what it is. Their thinking is that he has cancer of some sort,” Javelinas coach Bo Atterberry said. “They’re just trying to figure out what it is.”
Doctors at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston now have a better handle on Romig’s condition. The talented 6-foot-4, 235-pounder underwent his first round of chemotherapy Thursday.
The Romig family has established a blog — http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/mattromig — where family, friends and fans can log on and keep abreast of the player’s condition. According to the initial posting, Romig is suffering from a form of leukemia called Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasm (BPDCN). Doctors tell the family it is a rare form of the disease, which affects the body’s production of white blood cells. Physicians told the family that fewer than 50 patients have been treated for it at M.D. Anderson, and that fewer than 200 cases have been reported worldwide.
“Matt is in a fight of his life. He has a positive outlook,” the Romig family blog reads. “He feels strongly that he is going to win. And we do, too.”
Romig came to Kingsville from his hometown of Bells, a town of some 1,300 people located 70 miles northeast of Dallas and a strong stone’s throw from the Red River. That seven-plus hour trek to South Texas will be nothing like the journey he is about to embark. And Romig is ready for it.
“It is a type of leukemia but very treatable and curable and (I have a) very good outlook,” Romig wrote in an email.
Romig burst onto the scene as a redshirt freshman last year, stepping into the void created when returning All-American candidate Jimmy Lugo was ruled academically ineligible. He led the team with six sacks and 11 tackles for loss.
This year, Romig led Division II at one point in sacks. With six sacks, he still leads the Javelinas and would rank among the Lone Star Conference and national leaders if he had played in enough games.
Romig was named to the all-Lone Star Conference South Division second team Wednesday. He started eight games this year, missing the Angelo State ballgame with what was then diagnosed as strep throat. That appears to have been the first domino to fall that led to his current condition.
An ailing Romig was taken to a Corpus Christi hospital on Nov. 8 for tests. Shortly thereafter, he was transferred to M.D. Anderson.
So far, Romig said via email he has received well-wishes from his hometown to South Texas to the East Coast.
“The main focus I would like to have is the overwhelming support and love I have received from my family and friends, the Javelina community and my hometown community,” Romig said in an email. “(People) that have only heard about me, who I don’t really know, and such unexpected donations from my mom’s workplace, and not only the statewide but national support I am receiving.”
A majority of his teammates have posted words of support on Romig’s Facebook page. Romig said he is anxious to return to the ballclub.
“We are in very good spirits and I’m positive I’m going to beat this and play Javelina football again!” Romig said in an email.
By George Vondracek and The Caller Times
Please keep Matt Romig and his family in your prayers.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
2010 LSC South All Conference Awards
2010 LSC SOUTH DIVISION FOOTBALL ALL-CONFERENCE AWARDS
FIRST TEAM OFFENSE
Player Team Pos. Year Hometown
Mitchell Gale Abilene Christian QB So. Alva, Oklahoma
Kelvin Thompson West Texas A&M RB Sr. Mineral Wells, Texas
Evan Robertson Tarleton State RB Jr. Pflugerville, Texas
Emery Dudensing Abilene Christian FB Sr. Rule, Texas
Edmond Gates Abilene Christian WR Sr. Vernon, Texas
Stephon Burton West Texas A&M WR Sr. Lakewood, Calif.
Tyson Williams West Texas A&M WR Jr. Aldine, Texas
David Little Midwestern State WR Jr. Monroe, La.
Ben Gibbs Abilene Christian TE Jr. Abilene, Texas
Royland Tubbs Abilene Christian OG Sr. Angleton, Texas
Hank Gilley Midwestern State OG Sr. Victoria, Texas
Amini Silatolu Midwestern State OT Jr. Tracy, Calif.
Trevis Turner Abilene Christian OT Sr. DeSoto, Texas
Matt Webber Abilene Christian C Jr. Paradise, Texas
Sergio Castillo West Texas A&M PK R-Fr. La Joya, Texas
Garrett Tidwell Angelo State RS Sr. Boyd, Texas
FIRST TEAM DEFENSE
Player Team Pos. Year Hometown
Marvin Jones Abilene Christian DT Sr. Vallejo, Calif.
Johnny Tivao Texas A&M-Kingsville DT Jr. Compton, Calif.
Aston Whiteside Abilene Christian DE Jr. Vernon, Texas
Fred Thompson Abilene Christian DE Sr. Houston, Texas
Kyle Thomas West Texas A&M DE Sr. Vista, Calif.
Tressor Baptiste Texas A&M-Kingsville ILB Sr. New York, NY
Kevin Washington Abilene Christian ILB Sr. Houston, Texas
Shad Baichtol West Texas A&M OLB Sr. Mission Viejo, Calif.
Courtney Lane Abilene Christian OLB Sr. Houston, Texas
Tae Evans West Texas A&M CB Sr. Amarillo, Texas
Caleb Randolph West Texas A&M CB Jr. Crosby, Texas
Corey Robertson Texas A&M-Kingsville S Sr. Denison, Texas
Curtis Jefferson West Texas A&M S Jr. Houston, Texas
DeIra Glover Texas A&M-Kingsville S Sr. Hempstead, Texas
George Shamblin Angelo State P Jr. Miles, Texas
Dan Sherwood West Texas A&M DS Sr. Amarillo, Texas
SECOND TEAM OFFENSE
Player Team Pos. Year Hometown
Zach Eskridge Midwestern State QB Sr. Rowlett, Texas
Lester Bush Midwestern State RB Jr. Houston, Texas
Jonathan Woodson Texas A&M-Kingsville RB So. Missouri City, Texas
John Norcott Angelo State FB Sr. Norton, Mass
Dakari Pecikonis Angelo State WR So. Allen, Texas
Ryan Lincoln Texas A&M-Kingsville WR Sr. Bastrop, Texas
Kendrick Johnson Abilene Christian WR Sr. Mexia, Texas
Brittan Golden West Texas A&M WR Jr. Denver City, Texas
Nate Bayless Angelo State TE Jr. Burkburnett, Texas
Colby Lowrie Texas A&M-Kingsville OG Sr. Sweeny, Texas
Austin Summerall Angelo State OG So. Katy, Texas
Neal Tivis Abilene Christian OT Jr. Sanger, Texas
Trent Perkins Texas A&M-Kingsville OT Sr. Alice, Texas
Hector Rodriquez West Texas A&M C Jr. San Antonio, Texas
Christian Brom Texas A&M-Kingsville PK Sr. McAllen, Texas
Kendrick Johnson Abilene Christian RS Sr. Mexia, Texas
SECOND TEAM DEFENSE
Player Team Pos. Year Hometown
Donald Moore Abilene Christian DT Jr. Houston, Texas
Dishon Robertson West Texas A&M DT Jr. Brownsville, Tenn.
Jamaal Steamer Tarleton State DE Sr. Temple Texas
Matt Romig Texas A&M-Kingsville DE So. Bells, Texas
Marcus Sanders Texas A&M-Kingsville ILB Jr. Houston, Texas
Kyle Voss West Texas A&M ILB So. Belton, Texas
Austin McDaniel Midwestern State OLB Sr. Kaufman, Texas
Brandon Mayes Angelo State OLB Sr. Killeen, Texas
James Williams Abilene Christian CB Sr. Hallsville, Texas
Derrick Thomas II Texas A&M-Kingsville CB Jr. San Antonio, Texas
Darien Williams Abilene Christian S Jr. Vernon, Texas
Jordan Smith West Texas A&M S So. Killeen, Texas
Kendrick Matthews Texas A&M-Kingsville S Jr. Houston, Texas
Mark Sprague Abilene Christian P Sr. Dickinson, Texas
Derek Tesch Texas A&M-Kingsville DS R-Fr. Blanco, Texas
SPECIAL AWARDS
Co-Offensive Lineman of the Year: Royland Tubbs, Abilene Christian and
Amini Silatolu, Midwestern State
Offensive Back of the Year: Mitchell Gale, Abilene Christian
Receiver of the Year: Edmund Gates, Abilene Christian
Freshman of the Year: Daryl Cantu-Harkless, Abilene Christian
Defensive Lineman of the Year: Aston Whiteside, Abilene Christian
Linebacker of the Year: Tressor Baptiste, Texas A&M-Kingsville
Defensive Back of the Year: Tae Evans, West Texas A&M
Coach of the Year: Chris Thomsen, Abilene Christian
HONORABLE MENTION
Player Team Pos. Year Hometown
Josh Neiswander Angelo State QB Sr. Winnsboro, Texas
Taylor Harris West Texas A&M QB Sr. Whitesboro, Texas
Nick Stephens Tarleton State QB Sr. Flower Mound, Texas
Daryl Richardson Abilene Christian RB Jr. Vernon, Texas
Daryl Cantu-Harkless Abilene Christian RB R-Fr. Austin, Texas
Trent Rios Incarnate Word RB So. Spring Branch, Texas
Donald Geis Incarnate Word FB Jr. San Antonio, Texas
Robert Armstrong Texas A&M-Kingsville WR R-Fr. Cuero, Texas
Sherman Batiste Texas A&M-Kingsville WR So. Fort Bend, Texas
Andrew Mocio Incarnate Word TE So. Waco, Texas
Isaiah Lewis West Texas A&M OG Sr. Meridian, Mississippi
Josh Perez Abilene Christian OG R-Fr. Rio Hondo, Texas
Bubba Wagner Tarleton State OG Sr. San Antonio, Texas
Ty Warnasch Incarnate Word OG So. Stockdale, Texas
Dan Sherwood West Texas A&M OT Sr. Amarillo, Texas
Conner Cook Angelo State OT Jr. San Antonio, Texas
Ricki Gomez Midwestern State OT So. Miami, Fla.
Bobby Parsons Midwestern State C Sr. Irving, Texas
Timothy Byerly Texas A&M-Kingsville C Sr. Victoria, Texas
Mike Hernandez Tarleton State C Sr. Smithson Valley
Morgan Lineberry Abilene Christian PK So. Dallas, Texas
Jose Martinez Midwestern State PK Sr. Wichita Falls, Texas
Spencer Covey Abilene Christian PK R-Fr. Colleyville, Texas
Arron Fisher Texas A&M-Kingsville RS Jr. Orlando, Fla.
Jonathon Woodson Texas A&M-Kingsville RS So. Missouri City, Texas
Tommy Hampton West Texas A&M RS Jr. Bronx, NY
Brandon Lowery Tarleton State RS Fr. Sasche, Texas
Cody Smith Angelo State DT Sr. Athen, Texas
Dondi Cooks II Texas A&M-Kingsville DT Sr. Dallas, Texas
J.D. Corcoran Midwestern State DT Sr. Lake Arrowhead, Calif.
Kevin Birdow Midwestern State DE Jr. Palestine, Texas
Devin McDonald Angelo State DE Sr. Rockwall, Texas
Jacob Rowe Tarleton State DE Sr. Alvarado, Texas
Rashad Sanders West Texas A&M DE Jr. Flower Mound, Texas
Austin Benson Angelo State ILB So. Del Rio, Texas
Eric Edwards Abilene Christian ILB Sr. Stephenville, Texas
Damian Perkins Tarleton State ILB Jr. Hallsville, Texas
Dakota Mawyer Incarnate Word ILB So. Spring Branch, Texas
Bryson Lewis Abilene Christian OLB Sr. Dallas, Texas
Kevin McCluskey West Texas A&M OLB So. Waxahachie, Texas
Brandon Johnson Tarleton State CB Sr. Giddings Texas
Markeith Jones Angelo State CB Sr. Dallas, Texas
LB Suggs Abilene Christian S So. Cedar Hill, Texas
Lonnie Buchanan Tarleton State S Sr. Greenville, Miss.
Richard Havins Abilene Christian S Jr. Round Rock, Texas
Alvin Johnson Angelo State S So. Houston, Texas
Brent Schroeder Abilene Christian DS Fr. Abilene, Texas
Avery Rigg Angelo State DS Jr. Crane, Texas
FIRST TEAM OFFENSE
Player Team Pos. Year Hometown
Mitchell Gale Abilene Christian QB So. Alva, Oklahoma
Kelvin Thompson West Texas A&M RB Sr. Mineral Wells, Texas
Evan Robertson Tarleton State RB Jr. Pflugerville, Texas
Emery Dudensing Abilene Christian FB Sr. Rule, Texas
Edmond Gates Abilene Christian WR Sr. Vernon, Texas
Stephon Burton West Texas A&M WR Sr. Lakewood, Calif.
Tyson Williams West Texas A&M WR Jr. Aldine, Texas
David Little Midwestern State WR Jr. Monroe, La.
Ben Gibbs Abilene Christian TE Jr. Abilene, Texas
Royland Tubbs Abilene Christian OG Sr. Angleton, Texas
Hank Gilley Midwestern State OG Sr. Victoria, Texas
Amini Silatolu Midwestern State OT Jr. Tracy, Calif.
Trevis Turner Abilene Christian OT Sr. DeSoto, Texas
Matt Webber Abilene Christian C Jr. Paradise, Texas
Sergio Castillo West Texas A&M PK R-Fr. La Joya, Texas
Garrett Tidwell Angelo State RS Sr. Boyd, Texas
FIRST TEAM DEFENSE
Player Team Pos. Year Hometown
Marvin Jones Abilene Christian DT Sr. Vallejo, Calif.
Johnny Tivao Texas A&M-Kingsville DT Jr. Compton, Calif.
Aston Whiteside Abilene Christian DE Jr. Vernon, Texas
Fred Thompson Abilene Christian DE Sr. Houston, Texas
Kyle Thomas West Texas A&M DE Sr. Vista, Calif.
Tressor Baptiste Texas A&M-Kingsville ILB Sr. New York, NY
Kevin Washington Abilene Christian ILB Sr. Houston, Texas
Shad Baichtol West Texas A&M OLB Sr. Mission Viejo, Calif.
Courtney Lane Abilene Christian OLB Sr. Houston, Texas
Tae Evans West Texas A&M CB Sr. Amarillo, Texas
Caleb Randolph West Texas A&M CB Jr. Crosby, Texas
Corey Robertson Texas A&M-Kingsville S Sr. Denison, Texas
Curtis Jefferson West Texas A&M S Jr. Houston, Texas
DeIra Glover Texas A&M-Kingsville S Sr. Hempstead, Texas
George Shamblin Angelo State P Jr. Miles, Texas
Dan Sherwood West Texas A&M DS Sr. Amarillo, Texas
SECOND TEAM OFFENSE
Player Team Pos. Year Hometown
Zach Eskridge Midwestern State QB Sr. Rowlett, Texas
Lester Bush Midwestern State RB Jr. Houston, Texas
Jonathan Woodson Texas A&M-Kingsville RB So. Missouri City, Texas
John Norcott Angelo State FB Sr. Norton, Mass
Dakari Pecikonis Angelo State WR So. Allen, Texas
Ryan Lincoln Texas A&M-Kingsville WR Sr. Bastrop, Texas
Kendrick Johnson Abilene Christian WR Sr. Mexia, Texas
Brittan Golden West Texas A&M WR Jr. Denver City, Texas
Nate Bayless Angelo State TE Jr. Burkburnett, Texas
Colby Lowrie Texas A&M-Kingsville OG Sr. Sweeny, Texas
Austin Summerall Angelo State OG So. Katy, Texas
Neal Tivis Abilene Christian OT Jr. Sanger, Texas
Trent Perkins Texas A&M-Kingsville OT Sr. Alice, Texas
Hector Rodriquez West Texas A&M C Jr. San Antonio, Texas
Christian Brom Texas A&M-Kingsville PK Sr. McAllen, Texas
Kendrick Johnson Abilene Christian RS Sr. Mexia, Texas
SECOND TEAM DEFENSE
Player Team Pos. Year Hometown
Donald Moore Abilene Christian DT Jr. Houston, Texas
Dishon Robertson West Texas A&M DT Jr. Brownsville, Tenn.
Jamaal Steamer Tarleton State DE Sr. Temple Texas
Matt Romig Texas A&M-Kingsville DE So. Bells, Texas
Marcus Sanders Texas A&M-Kingsville ILB Jr. Houston, Texas
Kyle Voss West Texas A&M ILB So. Belton, Texas
Austin McDaniel Midwestern State OLB Sr. Kaufman, Texas
Brandon Mayes Angelo State OLB Sr. Killeen, Texas
James Williams Abilene Christian CB Sr. Hallsville, Texas
Derrick Thomas II Texas A&M-Kingsville CB Jr. San Antonio, Texas
Darien Williams Abilene Christian S Jr. Vernon, Texas
Jordan Smith West Texas A&M S So. Killeen, Texas
Kendrick Matthews Texas A&M-Kingsville S Jr. Houston, Texas
Mark Sprague Abilene Christian P Sr. Dickinson, Texas
Derek Tesch Texas A&M-Kingsville DS R-Fr. Blanco, Texas
SPECIAL AWARDS
Co-Offensive Lineman of the Year: Royland Tubbs, Abilene Christian and
Amini Silatolu, Midwestern State
Offensive Back of the Year: Mitchell Gale, Abilene Christian
Receiver of the Year: Edmund Gates, Abilene Christian
Freshman of the Year: Daryl Cantu-Harkless, Abilene Christian
Defensive Lineman of the Year: Aston Whiteside, Abilene Christian
Linebacker of the Year: Tressor Baptiste, Texas A&M-Kingsville
Defensive Back of the Year: Tae Evans, West Texas A&M
Coach of the Year: Chris Thomsen, Abilene Christian
HONORABLE MENTION
Player Team Pos. Year Hometown
Josh Neiswander Angelo State QB Sr. Winnsboro, Texas
Taylor Harris West Texas A&M QB Sr. Whitesboro, Texas
Nick Stephens Tarleton State QB Sr. Flower Mound, Texas
Daryl Richardson Abilene Christian RB Jr. Vernon, Texas
Daryl Cantu-Harkless Abilene Christian RB R-Fr. Austin, Texas
Trent Rios Incarnate Word RB So. Spring Branch, Texas
Donald Geis Incarnate Word FB Jr. San Antonio, Texas
Robert Armstrong Texas A&M-Kingsville WR R-Fr. Cuero, Texas
Sherman Batiste Texas A&M-Kingsville WR So. Fort Bend, Texas
Andrew Mocio Incarnate Word TE So. Waco, Texas
Isaiah Lewis West Texas A&M OG Sr. Meridian, Mississippi
Josh Perez Abilene Christian OG R-Fr. Rio Hondo, Texas
Bubba Wagner Tarleton State OG Sr. San Antonio, Texas
Ty Warnasch Incarnate Word OG So. Stockdale, Texas
Dan Sherwood West Texas A&M OT Sr. Amarillo, Texas
Conner Cook Angelo State OT Jr. San Antonio, Texas
Ricki Gomez Midwestern State OT So. Miami, Fla.
Bobby Parsons Midwestern State C Sr. Irving, Texas
Timothy Byerly Texas A&M-Kingsville C Sr. Victoria, Texas
Mike Hernandez Tarleton State C Sr. Smithson Valley
Morgan Lineberry Abilene Christian PK So. Dallas, Texas
Jose Martinez Midwestern State PK Sr. Wichita Falls, Texas
Spencer Covey Abilene Christian PK R-Fr. Colleyville, Texas
Arron Fisher Texas A&M-Kingsville RS Jr. Orlando, Fla.
Jonathon Woodson Texas A&M-Kingsville RS So. Missouri City, Texas
Tommy Hampton West Texas A&M RS Jr. Bronx, NY
Brandon Lowery Tarleton State RS Fr. Sasche, Texas
Cody Smith Angelo State DT Sr. Athen, Texas
Dondi Cooks II Texas A&M-Kingsville DT Sr. Dallas, Texas
J.D. Corcoran Midwestern State DT Sr. Lake Arrowhead, Calif.
Kevin Birdow Midwestern State DE Jr. Palestine, Texas
Devin McDonald Angelo State DE Sr. Rockwall, Texas
Jacob Rowe Tarleton State DE Sr. Alvarado, Texas
Rashad Sanders West Texas A&M DE Jr. Flower Mound, Texas
Austin Benson Angelo State ILB So. Del Rio, Texas
Eric Edwards Abilene Christian ILB Sr. Stephenville, Texas
Damian Perkins Tarleton State ILB Jr. Hallsville, Texas
Dakota Mawyer Incarnate Word ILB So. Spring Branch, Texas
Bryson Lewis Abilene Christian OLB Sr. Dallas, Texas
Kevin McCluskey West Texas A&M OLB So. Waxahachie, Texas
Brandon Johnson Tarleton State CB Sr. Giddings Texas
Markeith Jones Angelo State CB Sr. Dallas, Texas
LB Suggs Abilene Christian S So. Cedar Hill, Texas
Lonnie Buchanan Tarleton State S Sr. Greenville, Miss.
Richard Havins Abilene Christian S Jr. Round Rock, Texas
Alvin Johnson Angelo State S So. Houston, Texas
Brent Schroeder Abilene Christian DS Fr. Abilene, Texas
Avery Rigg Angelo State DS Jr. Crane, Texas
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