Final Chapter

This was our final meeting with the 2010 Javelina team. This is the meeting that comes to fast and no one wants to have. Coach Atterberry spoke to the team and thanked everyone for the great season. The seniors got up and spoke to the team one last time. There were small jokes when they went up and even some tears while speaking. It was an emotional meeting with a lot of thanks to the coaches and teammates.

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.

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

Today's the day we've all been waiting for. The players were loose and ready to go this morning at pregame meal and meetings. We are the locker room now getting ready to go.

Alvarado's Advice

Perseverance is not a long race: it is many short races one after another. ~Walter Elliot
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.

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!

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.

Thanksgiving Javelina Practice

Card For Romig

All of the players and coaches signed a card for Matt this morning before our 10am practice this Thanksgiving.

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!!""

Spelling Bee

Congrats to Coach Schroff the spelling bee champ.

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!

Matt Romig Shirts

T-shirts that EmbroidMe will have on sale at the tailgate Saturday, 12 dollars, all proceeds will go to Matt. Without EmbroidMe and the help of Coach Atterberry this wouldn't have been possible!!!

NW Missouri Cover

Alvarado's Advice

Excellence is not a skill, it is an attitude. -Ralph Marston
Jav A Great Day!

Clean Clothes

Every day after practice the players clothes get washed and put away in there assigned laundry locker so they can have them for there next workout or practice.  This view is from the inside of the equipment room.

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

This 5 DVD burner burns the DVDs that we give out to our players. These DVDs have certain plays and games on them to help prepare for our upcoming game.

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!

Shirts

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.

Work Day

Alvarado's Advice Become Legendary

Jav A Blessed Day!

2010 Javelina Hype Video from Noe Longoria on Vimeo.

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

Some of the players and coaches are in McCulley watching the NW Missouri and Missouri Western game.

D Block

The defensive line and a lot of the players went to eat breakfast this morning at "The Tap" after lifting weights.

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 Impact

Jav A Great Day!

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.

Hog Nation

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

All Conference Awards

First Team Deffense
Tressor Baptisse- Linebacker
Johnny Tivao- Defensive Line
Corey Robertson- Safety
DeIra Glover- Safety

Second Team Offense
Jonathon Woodson- Running Back
Ryan Lincoln- Wide Reciever
Colby Lowrie- Offensive Line
Trent Perkins- Offensive Line
Christian Brom- Kicker

Second Team Deffense
Matt Romig- Defensive Line
Marcus Sanders- Linebacker
Derrick Thomas- Cornerback
Kendrick Mathews- Safety
Derrick Tesch- Long Snapper

Linebacker of The Year
Tressor Baptisse- The Linebacker!

Honorable Mention
Robert Armstrong- Wide Reciever
Sherman Batiste- Wide Reciever
Tim Byerly- Offensive Line
Arron Fisher- Returner
Jonathon Woodson- Returner
Dondi Cooks- Defensive Line

Today's practice was not very long.  We went back to the basics and made sure the practice was up tempo, and did a little extra running to make sure the players will be in perfect shape when next Saturday comes.

Get Your Tickets

We will host the winner of the NW Missouri St.- Missouri Western game on November 27th at Javelina Stadium at 1pm.  Tickets are on sale now at the ticket office in McCulley Hall and online at http://www.javelinaathletics.com/ 
Ticket prices:
Students- $3
General Admission- $7
Sections A, B, E, F- $10
Sections C,D- $15
Box Seats- $18

Back In Action

The players lifted weights in their lifting groups this morning and will be back at 4pm to have meetings and watch the film from last weekends game.  We will also have a short practice after our meetings.

Quarterback Luncheon

There was a good showing Monday at the Quarterback Lunchoen.  Coach Patterson, Coach Callaway, and Coach Atterberry spoke about the team and the bye week.

Alvarado's Advice

Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch
excellence. -Vince Lombardi
Jav A Great Day!

Playoff Bound

The Texas A&M-Kingsville football team was picked to finish fifth in the Lone Star Conference South Division Preseason Poll this year, but have proved the naysayers wrong by putting together a 10-1 season and have earned a first round bye in the NCAA Division II Playoffs.

The Javelinas posted their first 10-win season since 2003 by using a stifling defense and an ever-improving offense. They will play host to the winner of the Northwest Missouri State-Missouri Western game that takes place on November 20.

The Javelinas have battled through adversity this year losing a number of top players for the season for a variety of reasons. Despite the losses, the team was able to keep moving forward. After upsetting then #1 Northwest Missouri on the road in the season opener, the Hoggies have been ranked in the top 10 for the remainder of the season.

The Javelina defense has been the top unit in the LSC for the entire season. They are allowing just 14.3 points, 232.3 yards and 54.0 rushing yards per game. They have been the top rushing defense in the nation all year long and are among the national leaders in a number of other defensive categories. The defense does not have just one single standout, but a number of individuals who take care of their responsibilities.

The offense struggled early in the season, but has started to click over the last few weeks of the season. The team averaged over 40 points per game for the final three games of the season. Junior quarterback Nate Poppell (Spring/Spring HS) completed over 60 percent of his passes this year while averaging 218.5 yards per game with 14 touchdowns. Sophomore Jonathon Woodson (Missouri City/Marshall HS) stepped into the hole at running back and has excelled over the final five weeks of the season averaging 100 yards rushing and scoring seven times. Senior wide receiver Ryan Lincoln (Bastrop/Bastrop HS) has taken his game to a new level averaging 90.8 yards receiving and 30.4 rushing per game over the final five weeks of the season.

This is the 15th time in the past 23 years that the Javelinas have qualified for the NCAA Division II Playoffs.

R&R

The players have the rest of the day off after lifting weights.  They will be off until Tuesday, we will have meetings then and watch the film from yesterdays game.  The dark and cloudy in Kingsville makes it a perfect day to go lay down and enjoy some football on tv.

Motivation

It's a start of a new season. That's what was said by Coach Atterberry during our team meeting we just had. The players are now in the weight room for their normal Sunday lift after watching a Dirty Hogs Production video to get the them fired up and ready for the playoffs.

2010 Division II Football Playoff Bracket

Click here to view the playoff bracket.
We will play the winner of the Missouri Western and Northwest Missouri game.

Lifting

The redshirts are getting their usual Sunday lift in.

Bye Bye Bye

1st Round Bye! We stayed ranked #2 in the region which means we will play a home playoff game the 27th.

Javelina Quarterback Luncheon

The entire football staff will be there and Coach Atterberry will be the main speaker.

The Waiting Game

We are patiently waiting for 2pm to come around. Coach Barron is setting things up so the team can watch ESPN News to see the final regional rankings. We were ranked #2 coming into the game last night, so if they stay the same we would have an opening round bye and a home game on the 27th.

Javelinas 38, Storm 24

Put It In The Books As A Win!

We beat SEOSU 38-24. They pulled out all the tricks but in the end the Hogs prevailed!

The fourth-ranked Texas A&M-Kingsville football team took care of business on Senior Night in their 38-24 victory over Lone Star Conference North Division rival Southeastern Oklahoma on Saturday night at Javelina Stadium. (box score)

The Javelinas (10-1, 9-1) raced out to a 38-10 lead after three quarters and then let off the pedal as the Savage Storm (3-8, 3-7) scored twice in the final eight minutes of the game. Southeastern finished with 303 yards of total offense, but 159 of those yards came in the fourth quarter against the second string defense of the Hogs.

The Javelinas received large production out of a trio of offensive players in quarterback Nate Poppell (Spring/Spring HS), running back Jonathon Woodson (Missouri City/Marshall HS) and wide receiver Ryan Lincoln (Bastrop/Bastrop HS). Poppell finished the night 16-of-21 for 264 yards and two touchdowns in two and a half quarters of work. Woodson had 15 carries for 95 yards and two touchdowns with most of his damage done in the first half. Lincoln closed out his final regular season home with 120 yards receiving, 64 yards rushing and a pair of touchdowns for a career high 184 yards from scrimmage.

The Javelinas scored first in the game when senior kicker Christian Brom (McAllen/McAllen HS) booted a career long 49-yard field goal with 10:37 to play in the first quarter. The score was set up by a 47-yard pass from Poppell to Lincoln on their first offensive play from scrimmage.

The Hoggies forced a Storm punt on the ensuing possession and Arron Fisher (Orlando, FL/West Orange HS) returned the kick 41 yards to the SOSU 45-yard line. Seven plays later, Woodson scooted around right end for a 13-yard score with 4:10 left in the quarter.

The Javelinas regained possession of the ball just before the end of the first quarter. Unfortunately, on their first play of the drive Poppell was sacked by Derrick Joslin and fumbled the ball. Brandon Ford recovered for the Storm and took it 35 yards for a touchdown with 41 seconds left in the first quarter to make it 10-7.

On their next possession, the Javelinas drove 62 yards in 10 plays and scored on a Woodson 1-yard plunge with 10:41 left in the second quarter. The key play of the drive was a 51-yard pass and catch from Poppell to Christian Taylor (Houston/Westfield HS) on third-and-22.

A DeIra Glover (Hempstead/Hempstead HS) interception gave the ball back to the Javelinas less than two minutes later at their own 3-yard line. A 48-yard run by Woodson got the team out of the shadow of the goal post. The Hoggies would stall at the SOSU 19-yard line and Brom came on to try another field goal, but this one was blocked by Joslin to keep the score, 17-7.

It appeared the game would go into the half with the same score, but another good punt return by Fisher set the team up at the Storm 32-yard line with 59 seconds remaining. A 25-yard pass to Robert Armstrong (Cuero/Cuero HS) set up a first-and-goal at the 5-yard line, but back-to-back penalties sent the team back to the 20. Poppell went back to Armstrong and found him for a 20-yard scoring strike with 19 seconds left in the half.

The third quarter began with the Storm attempting an onside kick that the Hoggies recovered. They were unable to move the ball much and Brom had his 49-yard field goal attempt come up short.

The Storm put together a nice 13-play, 62-yard drive that ended with a 23-yard field goal by Chris Peoples with 9:36 remaining in the quarter. SOSU was able to keep the drive alive on a fake punt that resulted in a first down when punter Nick LaToof gained 15 yards on a run.

The Javelinas came right back and scored on Poppell’s final drive of the night. He went 4-for-4 for 61 yards and a 30-yard scoring strike to Lincoln with 6:15 left in the third to make the score 31-10.

The Hoggies scored again on their next drive. Lincoln took a reverse and went 56 yards on the ground for the touchdown. It looked like he was going to be bottled up around the 20-yard line, but a cutback and two blocks freed him for the score with two seconds left in the period.

The Javelinas emptied the bench in the fourth quarter and the Storm was able to take advantage with a pair of touchdowns. The first came on a 6-yard Logan Turner rush with 7:44 to play. The second came on a 13-yard pass from Turner to Aaron Stringfellow with 1:54 remaining in the game.

The Javelinas gained 468 yards of total offense, but were penalized 14 times for 124 yards. Lincoln led the team with five catches for a season high 120 yards while also picking up 64 yards on two rushes. Taylor added a career high four catches for 73 yards. Fisher had his best returning game of the season with three punt returns for 78 yards and a kick return for 38 yards.

Junior Marcus Sanders (Houston/Westfield HS) led the Hoggie defense with 11 tackles. Senior Jimmy Lugo (Alice/Alice HS) had a pair of tackles for loss while senior Mike Talamantez (Laredo/United HS) finished with six tackles, a pass breakup and a half sack.

The Savage Storm was led by their quarterback Logan Turner. He went 20-for-35 for 241 yards, a touchdown and an interception. His favorite target was Baylen Laury who had six catches for 37 yards while Ryan Shelley finished with five catches for 81 yards. Laury, the top rusher in the LSC, gained 55 yards on 23 carries.

Steven Harris led the Storm defensive effort with eight tackles while Dexter Elliott and Alex Moore each had two tackles for loss. Joslin had a big game with a sack, forced fumble and field goal block.

For Lincoln, it was his third game with at least 100 yards receiving on the season and eighth of his career. He has now scored at least one touchdown in each of his last four games and is tied with Woodson for the team lead with eight touchdowns. In his last five games he has 152 yards rushing and 454 yards receiving. He is already the school record holder for career receptions with 205 and moved into second place in career receiving yards with 2,832 passing up Dwight Harrison.

This is the 16th time a Javelina football team has won at least 10 games in a season and first time since 2003. With the regular season complete, the team will find out their playoff fate on Sunday at 2 p.m. on ESPNews.

Spirit Towels

These towels will be given out to the fans today for the game.

Game Day!

The music is rockin and the BBQ pits are fired up already. It's our last home game of the regular season tonight at 7pm. It's also senior night. Thanks to all the 22 seniors that have done so much for Hog Nation!

College Football Lives Here

Kids Clinic

Doing It All

Ricky Marshall is not only a defensive lineman on the Javelina football team, he is also in the National Guard and ROTC. Over the summer he went to basic and Advanced Individual Training to become a combat engineer.

Alvarado's Advice

The final forming of a person's character lies in their own hands. ~Anne Frank
Jav A Great Day!

Jimbo

Click here to read article on former Javelina Jimmy Sadler-Mcqueen possibly playing this weekend for the Dallas Cowboys.

Texas A&M Kingsville Cheerleaders

SEO Hog Call

SEOSU Senior Cover

Hog Call Tonight

I invite everyone to join in as we show our Pride & Spirit with our Traditional Hog Call Beginning TONIGHT at 8:00 pm. This time we will be at the Javelina Statues on University Blvd.

Order of Pride for Hog Call:
* Jalisco!
* Introduction/WELCOME
* Introduce Coach “Bo”
* Cheerleaders
* Contest #1
* Javelina Sapphires Dance Team
* Drumline Cadence & T-shirt Toss
* Contest #2
* SPIRIT STICK
* Hail A-M-K
* Javelina Victory March
Come Early...Be Loud...Stay Late

Veterans Day

Happy Veterans Day- Remembering all of our American Hero’s who have worn our nation’s uniform, serving our country honorably. Thank you very much!

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Jav A Great Veterans Day!

So Fresh & So Clean

These jerseys were delivered to us earlier today by Don's Cleaners. The jerseys are dry cleaned by them after every game after they are taken to them by our Laundry Coordinator.