GENERAL

Name of School: University of the Cumberlands
City/Zip: Williamsburg, KY 40769
Founded: 1889
Enrollment: 2,100
Nickname: Patriots
Stadium: James H. Taylor II
Capacity: 2,400
School Colors: Maroon and White
Surface: Grass
Affiliation: NAIA Division I
Conference: Mid-South Conference
President: Dr. James H. Taylor
Alma Mater, Yr: Cumberland College, 1968
Athletics Director: Randy Vernon
Alma Mater, Year: Tennessee Wesleyan, 1978
Athletic Dept. Phone: 606-539-4389

HISTORY

First year of football: 1985
All-time bowl/play-off record: 0-2
Years in post-season play: 2
Last post-season appearance: 2007
Result: L - 35-62
All-time record: 103-115-1 - Not updated for 07
All-time Home record: 58-54-1- Not updated for 07
All-time Away record: 50-59-1- Not updated for 07
MSC All-time record: 61-67 - Not updated for 07

SPORTS INFORMATION

Sports Information Dir: Jennifer Wake-Floyd
SID office phone: 606-539-4364
SID Fax: 606-539-4459
Press Box phone: 606-539-4071
SID Mailing Address:
7988 College Station Dr.
Williamsburg, KY 40769
Overnight Address: 816 Walnut Street

COACHING STAFF

Head Coach: John Bland
Alma Mater/Year: University of Arkansas/1990
Record at School: 14-7-0
Career Record: 19-12
Football Office Phone: 606-539-4423

Asst. Coaches (Responsibilities):
Edgar Weiser: Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line
Jamie Smiddy: Running Backs
Kyle Singleton: Defensive Line
Michael Collins: Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers
Russ Shearer: Defensive Backs
Jordan Brown: Kicker’s/Punter’s/Wide Receivers
Matt Rhymer: Outside Linebackers
Thomas Leinenbach: Tight Ends
Robert Chester: Assistant Linebackers

Athletic Training:
Peggy Haus, ATC and Brina Strebeck, ATC

TEAM INFORMATION

Overall record last year: 8-3
Division/Conference Record/Finish:
4-1; 6-1; 1st in MSC East
Final ranking last year (MSC/NAIA poll):
1st in MSC East; 16th in NAIA
Basic Offense: Option Spread
Basic Defense: 3-3

Starters Lost: (Pos)
Moses Cochran, RB
Shelby Goldey, OL
Thomas Leinenbach, OL
Derrick Hightower, DL
Jeremy Kidd, DL

Returning Offensive Starters:

Returning Defensive Starters:

Returning Statistical Leaders: