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!
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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
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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
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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
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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
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