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: 1-4
Years in post-season play: 4 (1988, 2007, 2008, & 2009)
Last post-season appearance: 2009
Result: L 38-7
All-time record: 137-121-1
All-time Home record: 72-56-1
All-time Away record: 65-64
MSC All-time record: 76-69

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: 33-11-0
Career Record: 38-16
Football Office Phone: 606-539-4423

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

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

TEAM INFORMATION

Overall record last year: 9-2
Division/Conference Record/Finish:
5-1; 9-2; 1st in MSC East
Final ranking last year (MSC/NAIA poll):
1st in MSC East; 10th in NAIA
Basic Offense: Option Spread
Basic Defense: 3-3

Starters Lost: (Pos)
DB - Brian Abshire
DB - Shavon Patton
LB - P.J. Hughes
DL - Alex Wright
DB - Eric Tisdol
RB - Coholeach Holmes
K/P - Andrew Carr
S/P - Astin Roberson

Returning Offensive Starters:
OL - Justin Norman (6-4, 260, SR, McDonough, GA)
OL- Madison McCalmon (6-2, 255, SR, Ringgold, GA)
OL- Justin Walsh (6-3, 250, SR, St. Cloud, FL)
OL - Alex Roepe (6-0, 245, SR, Cape Coral, FL)
QB - Jay Bright (6-1, 195, JR, Fayetteville, GA)
FB - Frederick Byars, Jr. (6-0, 193,RSSO, College Park)
WR - Willie Gibson (6-1, 290, JR, Abbeville, GA)
RB - Justin Prichett (5-8, 180, JR, Dayton, TN)
RB - Julius Moore (6-1, 180, RSSO, Lakeland, FL)
TE - Zach Stroub (6-2, 195, JR, Mt. Sterling, KY)

Returning Defensive Starters:

LB - Desrick Jones (5-8, 190, SR, Monticello, FL)
DL - Daniel Mock (6-3, 240, SR, Columbus, OH)
LB - Cameron Brooks (5-10, 210, SR, Jonesboro, GA)
DB - Daniel Cotter (5-11, 175, JR, Sevierville, TN)
DB - Victor Smith (5-10, 180, JR, Knoxville, TN)
DB - Donte Manning (5-10, 170, SR Pontiac, MI)
DB - Ken Tyson (5-9, 165, JR, Knoxville, TN)
LB - Jahnathan Yeary (6-0, 210, JR, Tifton, GA)
DL - Corey Maddox (5-10, 225, JR, Tifton, GA


Returning Statistical Leaders:

Jay Bright - 549 rushing yards, 1075 passing yards and 4 touchdowns

Justin Pritchett - 375 rushing yards, 5.9 yards a carry, and 4 touchdowns

Frederick Byers Jr. - 642 rushing yards, 7.6 yards a carry, and 9 touchdowns

Willie Gibson - 473 recieving yards, 24.9 yards a rec. and 8 touchdowns

Daniel Cotter - 42 tackles, average of 3.3 yards loss per tackle

Johnathan Yeary - 42 tackles, average of 5.5 yards loss per tackle

Cameron Brooks - 41 tackles, average of 4 yards loss per tackle

Corey Maddox - 40 tackles, 7 sacks, 33.5 yard total loss