2014 JMU Football Game Program - Towson by James Madison University Athletics

GAME INFORMATION What’s Inside

James Madison

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Saturday, October 11, 2014 ~~ 12:30 p.m.

Today’s Game Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Today’s Matchup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Head Coach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11 Assistant Coaches . . . . . 12, 14-15, 17, 19 Academics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Sports Medicine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Strength & Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 2014 Dukes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 29, 31 JMU/nTelos Wireless Broadcast Network. 32 Athletics Information Services . . . . . . . . 36 Stadium Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Football Support Staff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 CAA Update. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Game Rosters, Depth Charts . . . . . . 39-42 Spanky McFarland to Retire. . . . . . . . . . 43 Q&A with XC’s Kathleen Stewart . . . . . . 44 Stadium Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Key Dates in JMU Football . . . . . . . . 46-47 Athletics Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Plecker Athletic Performance Center. . 50-51 Bridgeforth Stadium/ Zane Showker Field . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 JMU Duke Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-59 Wheel Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 JMU Hall Of Fame . . . . . . . . . . . . 64-65 JMU Football Hall of Fame . . . . . . . 67, 69 2004 National Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-71 Marching Royal Dukes. . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Athletic Facilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74-75 Men’s Tennis Spans Globe . . . . . . . . . . 77 JMU & Opponent Results . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Previewing the Swim Season. . . . . . . . . 79 Upcoming JMU Sports Dates. . . . . . . . . 80

Local Advertisers’ Index 865 East . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Allstate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Blueridge Power Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Bojangles’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Carmax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Christopher William Jewelers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Club Seating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 CrossKeys Vineyards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Daniel’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Downtown Dining Alliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Duke Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 EmergiCare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Everett Withers Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Fisher Auto Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Green Valley Book Fair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 JMU Alumni Association. . . . . . . . Inside Front Cover JMU Athletics Social Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 JMU Bookstore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 JMU College of Business. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 JMU Dining Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 JMU Puppy Pound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 JMU Ticket Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Merchants for Madison. . . . . 13, 22, 24, 48, 63, 72 nTelos Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Peakside Pharmacy Care Center. . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Pepsi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Back Cover

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Planet Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 O’Neill’s Grill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Quaker Steak & Lube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Riner Rentals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Rockingham Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Sentara Orthopedics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Southview Apartments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 The Commons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Truck and Equipment Corp.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 University of Virginia Health System. . . 45, Back Cover University Outpost Fan Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Virginia Business Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Wells Fargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

COACHING TODAY’S GAME STAFF INFO Game Facts

Series: JMU leads 18-6-1 (11-1 at home) Last Meeting - 2013 - at Towson 28, JMU 17 Stadium (Capacity/Surface): Bridgeforth Stadium (24,877/FieldTurf) TV Coverage: Comcast SportsNet Regional TV Announcers: Mike Corey (Play-by-Play), Andy Gresh (Color) Radio Coverage: JMU/nTelos Wireless Broadcast Network - WSVA 550AM (Harrisonburg) Radio Announcers: Mike Schikman (Play-byPlay),Clint Estes (Color) Video Stream: MadiZONE HD SportsNet Presented by JMU Alumni Announcers: Curt Dudley (Play-by-Play), Joe Kuykendall (Analyst)

Towson Information

Location...................................Towson, Md. Nickname.......................................... Tigers Enrollment........................................22,499 Colors...................................Black and Gold President..................... Dr. Maravene Loeschke Athletics Director.........................Tim Leonard Stadium... Minnegan Field at Johnny Unitas Stadium ..................................(11,198/FieldTurf) Conference........... Colonial Athletic Association

Team Information James Madison

Head Coach: Everett Withers (Appalachian State, ’86) at James Madison: 3-3 (First year) Overall: 10-9 (Second year) Internet Site: www.JMUSports.com

Towson

Head Coach: Rob Ambrose (Towson, ‘93) at Towson: 34-33 (Sixth year) Overall: 37-40 (Seventh year) Internet Site: www.towsontigers.com

Tale of the Tape

JMU 3-3 (1-2) Multiple 3-4 26.8 34.8 243.2 234.5 233.3 240.2

Record (League) Primary Offense Primary Defense Scoring Offense Scoring Defense Rushing Offense Passing Offense Rush Defense Pass Defense

Towson

2-4 (0-2) Multiple Multiple 17.7 25.5 178.8 119.2 133.7 235.8

Madison Returns Home For Family Weekend Game Versus Towson: James Madison returns home to the friendly confines of Bridgeforth Stadium to host 2013 national runner-up Towson, Oct. 11. The Coaches: James Madison Head Coach Everett Withers (Appalachian State, ‘86) is in his first season at JMU with a 3-3 mark and second as a head coach overall with a 10-9 record. Towson Head Coach Rob Ambrose (Towson, ’93) is in his sixth season with the Tigers with a 34-33 record and is 37-40 overall as a head coach in his seventh year. History With Towson: This is the 26th meeting between JMU and Towson, with the Dukes holding a commanding 18-6-1 advantage, including winning the last eight and 11 of 12 overall in Harrisonburg. Madison has won eight of the last nine against the Tigers, but dropped last year’s season finale at Towson, 28-17.

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JMU leads 18-6-1 (Home 11-1, Away: 7-5-1) Date Location W/L Score 9/18/76 Home W 28-26 9/17/77 Away L 7-13 9/16/78 Home W 21-14 9/15/79 Away L 8-18 11/7/81 Home W 20-7 11/20/82 Away W 42-24 11/19/83 Home L 3-10 11/17/84 Away W 24-14 11/23/85 Home W 13-0 11/22/86 Away T 7-7 10/31/87 Home W 21-19 10/29/88 Away L 6-34 10/14/89 Home W 41-6 10/13/90 Away W 21-14 10/12/91 Home W 55-31 10/24/92 Away L 21-28 11/20/04 Away W 31-17 11/19/05 Home W 55-14 11/18/06 Away W 38-3 11/17/07 Home W 23-13 11/22/08 Away W 58-27 11/21/09 Home W 43-12 10/9/10 Away W 17-13 10/6/12 Home W 13-10 11/23/13 Away L 17-28 Totals: 633-402

Getting it Done in the Final Moments: The Dukes have had three of their six games come down to the final moments of a contest, with JMU coming out on top in two of them. The two victories were the 31-28 win at Lehigh that featured freshman Jimmy Moreland blocking a game-tying field goal attempt in the final minute and last week’s win at UAlbany, with redshirt2014-15 2014 JMU JMU Football Football - 2 - 2

TODAY’S GAME INFO junior Ryan Maglio’s 34-yard field goal with four seconds to play lifting Madison to the 31-28 win. The only defeat came at the hands of Delaware in overtime, 30-23.

and 23rd in FCS in passing yards per game at 234.5 yards per game and first in total offense and sixth in FCS football at 324.2 yards per game.

Offense Moving the Ball: The JMU offense is finding its way down the field this season. Currently, the Dukes are second in the CAA in rushing yards per game at 243.2 (Villanova #1 – 245.8) and fourth in total offense (477.7 ypg). Both marks rank Madison in the top 15 FCS teams nationally.

Attacking Defensively: JMU’s defense has been getting after opposing teams, trying to push them back often. Senior linebacker Sage Harold is second in the CAA and 10th in FCS football with 1.08 sacks per game and fifth in the league with 1.33 tackles for loss per game. Freshman cornerback Jimmy Moreland is seventh in CAA in passes defended per game at 1.17

Special Teams Making Big Plays: JMU’s special teams have been making plays this year. After no blocked kicks in 2013, this year’s team has already gotten to four kicks in the first six games. Freshman Jimmy Moreland blocked a potential game-tying field goal at Lehigh and a punt in the win at UAlbany.Redshirt-junior Xavier Gates got his hand on a field goal attempt against Saint Francis and redshirt-junior Marzae Brooks got a piece of a punt at Villanova. Lee Leading the Team: Redshirt-junior quarterback Vad Lee is leading the JMU offense and showing it in the statistical rankings. Currently, Lee ranks fifth in the CAA in rushing yards per game at 89.7, fourth in the league

Replay Experiment In the CAA This Year: The Colonial Athletic Association is conducting experiments with officials replay during the 2014 season across the league. The CAA is conducting one replay game per school site this season, with JMU having had its game already in the home contest against Delaware, Sept. 27. Coming Up: JMU will get its open weekend on Oct. 18 before traveling to Charlotte for its final non-conference contest of the season on Oct. 25. After that, the Dukes return to Bridgeforth Stadium for Homecoming and a key CAA matchup with in-state rival William & Mary, Nov. 1 at 3:30 p.m.

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COACHING TODAY’S MATCHUP STAFF James Madison Opponent TEAM STATS 161 209 Total Points 26.8 34.8 Scoring Average 143 149 First Downs 287 279 Rushing Attempts 1459 1400 Rushing Yards 243.2 233.3 Rushing Per Game 112-218-11-5 106-179-14-4 Pass Comp.-Att.-TD-Int 1407 1441 Passing Yards 234.5 240.2 Passing Per Game 2866 2841 Total Offense 477.7 473.5 Total Off. Per Game 12-2 15-5 Fumbles-Lost 49-432 36-305 Penalties-Yards

Aug. 30 Sept. 6 Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 15 Nov. 22

James Madison Dukes (3-3 • 1-2 CAA) at Maryland.................. L, 7-52 at Lehigh...................W, 31-28 SAINT FRANCIS (PA.).....W, 38-22 at Villanova*................L, 31-49 DELAWARE*............L, 23-30 OT at Albany*.................W, 31-28 TOWSON*..............12:30 p.m. at Charlotte................. 12 p.m. WILLIAM & MARY*....... 3:30 p.m. at Stony Brook*...............1 p.m. at Richmond*............12:30 p.m. ELON*...................... 12 p.m.

* Colonial Athletic Association Opponent

Aug. 30 Sept. 6 Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 15 Nov. 22

Towson 106 17.7 100 230 1073 178.8 80-152-3-3 715 119.2 1788 298.0 5-3 32-254

Opponent 153 25.5 111 233 802 133.7 131-182-8-4 1415 235.8 2217 369.5 7-4 33-338

Towson Tigers (2-4 • 0-2 CAA) CENTRAL CONN. STATE...L, 27-31 at West Virginia.............. L, 0-54 at Delaware State........... W, 21-7 N. C. CENTRAL...........W, 31-20 MAINE*....................L, 24-27 STONY BROOK*............ L, 3-14 at James Madison*.......12:30 p.m. at Delaware*............12:30 p.m. ELON*........................4 p.m. at Villanova...................7 p.m. WILLIAM & MARY*...........3 p.m. at Rhode Island*.........12:30 p.m.

* Colonial Athletic Association Opponent

2014 STATISTICAL LEADERS JAMES MADISON

Rushing Vad Lee Khalid Abdullah Jauan Latney Passing Vad Lee

Att. Yds. Avg. 100 538 5.4 59 292 4.9 37 213 5.8

TD 4 0 3

Comp. Att. Yds TD/Int 112 215 1407 11/5

Receiving Daniel Brown Deane Cheatham Rashard Davis Sean Tapley

Rec. Yds. Avg. 19 244 12.8 19 236 12.4 14 232 16.6 16 184 11.5

Punting Gunnar Kane Daniel Schiele

Passing Connor Frazier

TD 6 2 0

Comp. Att. Yds TD/Int 78 144 692 3/3

Receiving Spencer Wilkins Andre Dessenberg Derrick Joseph Arione Scott

Rec. Yds. Avg. 19 227 11.9 12 104 8.7 15 96 6.4 10 93 9.3

No. Yds. Avg. Long 34 1284 37.8 55 1 33 33.0 33

Punting Jake Ryder Pat Toomey

No. Yds. Avg. Long 26 1017 39.1 72 6 263 43.8 52

Kickoff Returns Dajor Simmons Rashard Davis

No. Yds. Avg. Long 4 106 26.5 37 6 102 17.0 21

Kickoff Returns Derrick Joseph Donnell Lewis

No. Yds. Avg. Long 14 347 24.8 45 5 107 21.4 38

Punt Returns Rashard Davis

No. Yds. Avg. Long 1 32 32.0 32

Punt Returns Derrick Joseph

No. Yds. Avg. Long 5 122 24.4 81

Scoring Connor Arnone Vad Lee Two players

TD 0 4 3

FG PAT Total 4 16 28 0 0 24 0 0 18

Scoring Darius Victor Sam Hurwitz Connor Frazier

TD 6 0 2

Tackles Aaron Peak Dean Marlowe Kyre Hawkins Ascene Jacques

Solo Total TFL Sacks 28 42 0 0 27 40 3.0 0 24 40 1.0 0 18 33 5.0 0

Tackles James Simms Donnell Lewis Ryan Delaire Jon Desir

Solo Total TFL Sacks 17 64 4.0 0 35 54 4.0 0 18 40 9.0 6.0 10 37 0.5 0.5

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TD 3 2 2 1

TOWSON

Rushing Att. Yds. Avg. Darius Victor 120 647 5.4 Connor Frazier 75 294 3.9 Marquel Dickerson 17 107 6.3

TD 1 0 0 0

FG PAT Total 0 0 36 5 11 26 0 0 12

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This is

JMU

JMU’s beautiful campus includes 148 buildings on 721 acres. The original campus is built around the Quad, where buildings are constructed of native blue limestone and have ivy coverings. The University’s 20,181 students may choose from 115 degree programs in eight colleges -- College of Arts and Letters, College of Business, College of Education, College of Health and Behavioral Studies, College of Integrated Science and Engineering, College of Science and Mathematics, College of Visual and Performing Arts, Graduate School. JMU’s academic program combines the liberal arts tradition with preparation for technology in a rapidly changing world. All students receive a strong foundation of knowledge through a rigorous general education program. • Female/Male Ratio: 60/40 • Student/Professor Ratio: 16/1 • Average Class Size: 29

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jonathan alger presi den t Mr. Jonathan R. Alger is the sixth president of James Madison University taking office on July 1, 2012. He previously served as the Senior Vice President and General Counsel at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. Mr. Alger is a nationally recognized scholar and speaker on higher education policy and law and has given hundreds of presentations across the U.S. and abroad on a wide range of topics such as access and opportunity, diversity, student and faculty recruitment and retention, management of financial challenges, student organizations, shared governance, intellectual property and academic freedom. He has taught courses at both the undergraduate and graduate level. Mr. Alger recently served as the President and Chair of the Board of Directors of the National Association of College and University Attorneys. He has also served on national advisory boards for the Association of American Universities, College Board Access and Diversity Collaborative, American Association for the Advancement of Science Diversity Project, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and the Center for Excellence in Higher Education Law and Policy at Stetson University College of Law Mr. Alger has chaired national conferences on diversity, discrimination, technology and academic freedom. Mr. Alger was born and raised outside Rochester, New York. He received his B.A. in political science major, history minor and public policy concentration with High Honors and Phi Beta Kappa from Swarthmore College and his J.D. with Honors from Harvard Law School. His wife Mary Ann is a business consultant with a B.S. from Auburn University and an M.B.A. from the University of Miami. Their daughter Eleanor is a sophomore at Harrisonburg High School. The family enjoys college sports, music, theatre, travel, history, tennis and hiking.

Vice Presidents

Dr. A. Jerry Benson

Provost and Senior Vice President Academic Affairs

Charles W. King, Jr.

Senior Vice President Administration and Finance

Dr. Mark Warner

Senior Vice President Student Affairs and University Planning

Donna Harper

Vice President Access and Enrollment Management

Nick Langridge

Vice President University Advancement

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coaching staff Everett Withers Head Football Coach

Everett’s Resume First Season at JMU

Coaching Background Years in Coaching: 26 Assistant Coach/Defensive Coordinator Austin Peay, 1988-89 Assistant Coach Austin Peay, 1990 Assistant Coach Tulane, 1991 Assistant Coach Southern Mississippi, 1992-93 Assistant Coach New Orleans (NFL), 1994 Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator Louisville, 1995-97 Assistant Coach Texas, 1998-2000 Assistant Coach Tennessee (NFL), 2001-06 Assistant Coach/Defensive Coordinator Minnesota, 2007 Assistant Coach/Defensive Coordinator North Carolina, 2008-10 Head Coach North Carolina, 2011 Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator Ohio State, 2012-13 Head Coach James Madison, 2014

Personal Hometown: Charlotte, N.C. High School: Charlotte Senior Alma Mater: Appalachian State, 1986 Wife: Kara Children: Daughter, Tia and Son, Pierce

Everett Withers is in his first season as the head football coach at James Madison University. “We are so thrilled to welcome Coach Withers and his family to James Madison,” Jeff Bourne Director of Athletics said. “Everett is a proven winner and has shown his ability to lead, having spent time as a head coach. The entire committee was incredibly impressed when we met with him, and I have no doubt that he will be a great leader for our football program and mentor to our student-athletes for many years to come.” “Coach Withers impressed us greatly not only with his experience on the field, but also with his strong commitment to the student-athlete,” JMU President Jonathan Alger said. “Coach Withers is dedicated to JMU’s educational mission and believes that his team’s success begins in the classroom. He and his wife Kara have also emphasized the importance of being active participants in the community. I am confident that Coach Withers, his wife Kara, and their two children Tia and Pierce will be valuable additions to the JMU family and the community at large.” A 26-year coaching veteran, Withers comes to the Shenandoah Valley from Ohio State University, where he served as assistant head coach, co-defensive coordinator and safeties coach for the past two years. During his time with the Buckeyes, he has been a part of a school-record 24game win streak and a 24-1 mark heading into the upcoming Discover Orange Bowl against No. 12 Clemson. In 2012, OSU compiled a perfect 12-0 record and finished No. 3 in the national rankings. The undefeated 2012 slate was only the sixth unbeaten/untied season in school history, as Ohio State ranked second in the Big Ten with 14 interceptions and all four starting defensive backs earned All-Big Ten Conference recognition. During his career, Withers has split time between the collegiate and professional coaching ranks, having worked in the NCAA Division I level for 19 years and in the National Football League for seven seasons. Withers’ collegiate coaching resume includes 11 years as a defensive coordinator with a vast majority of his time - 17 seasons - spent also coaching the defensive backfield. Prior to accepting his position with Ohio State in December 2012, Withers spent four years at the University of North Carolina. He was promoted to interim head coach at the school in July 2011 and he led the Tar Heels to a 7-6 overall record and to a berth in the Independence Bowl against Missouri. His Tar Heel defenses were top notch. His first unit - 2008 - ranked eighth in the country with 20 interceptions, a number that was just one off the UNC single-season record. His 2009 defense was among the nation’s elite, ranking sixth in total defense, 10th against the run, 13th in scoring and 14th in pass defense. His 2010 unit ranked fourth in the Atlantic Coast Conference and 30th nationally. Five players off that unit were taken

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in the NFL draft, including first-round pick Robert Quinn. In his final season in 2011, the Tar Heels ranked 14th nationally against the run. Additionally, Withers’ UNC defenses picked off 71 passes in four seasons. Withers spent one year as defensive coordinator at the University of Minnesota prior to his North Carolina position. He also has been an assistant coach at the University of Texas (1998-2000; defensive backs), Louisville (1995-97; defensive coordinator/assistant head coach/defensive backs), Southern Mississippi (1992-93; defensive backs/assistant special teams), Tulane (1991; outside linebackers) and Austin Peay (1988-90; defensive coordinator/defensive backs; tight ends/special teams). In the NFL, Withers spent six years (2001-06) as a defensive backs coach with the Tennessee Titans and then-head coach Jeff Fisher, who is now the leader of the St. Louis Rams. In his tenure in Nashville, Withers was a part of an AFC South championship in 2002 and two playoff berths in 2002 and 2003. He coached All-AFC selections in Lance Schulters (2002) and Adam “Pacman” Jones (2005), as three times the Titans’ defense ranked in the top five in the NFL in rushing yards against. While he was the defensive backs coach of the Titans, the squad ranked among the top-10 defenses in 2002, his first season with the Titans. From 2002 to 2004, the Titans grabbed 57 interceptions, the best ever for a three-year span for the franchise, fourth best in the AFC and eighth best in the NFL. The Titans tallied 21 picks in 2004, with 16 coming from the Withers’ coached secondary. Withers also spent the 1994 season with the New Orleans Saints as a defensive quality control coach. A native of Charlotte, N.C., Withers attended Appalachian State University and was a four-year letter-winner as a defensive back. He served as team captain in 1984. Withers and his wife, Kara, have a daughter, Tia, and a son, Pierce.

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coaching staff John Bowers

Brad Davis

Asst. Head Coach/Tight Ends/Fullbacks/ Recruiting Coordinator

Co-Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line

John’s Resume

Brad’s Resume

First Season at JMU

Personal

Hometown: Hagerstown, Maryland Alma Mater: James Madison, 1979, 1980

Hometown: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Alma Mater: Oklahoma, 2003, Texas A&M 2008

John Bowers returns to Harrisonburg for his first season as the assistant head coach, tight ends and fullbacks coach and recruiting coordinator for the James Madison University football program. With more than 30 years of coaching experience, Bowers returns to the Shenandoah Valley where he was a standout player for the Dukes in the early years, serving as the team captain two seasons for Challace McMillian’s squad and earning the team’s offensive MVP award in 1977 and Bob Yetzer Leadership Award in 1978. A three-year letterwinner at JMU, he led the team in scoring in 1977 with seven touchdowns and posted a 13-7 record as the quarterback his final two years. Most recently, he was a recruiting assistant at Ohio State for the 2013 season and had previously been an assistant coach at Bothell High School in Washington. He has spent his coaching career at both the high school and college ranks, including collegiate stints at Western Washington, Bowling Green, Eastern Michigan, Kent State, Eastern Illinois, Illinois State, Austin Peay, Shepherd College and Washington & Lee. A native of Hagerstown, Maryland, Bowers lettered in both football and baseball at JMU and graduated with his bachelor’s degree in 1979 and earned his master’s in education in 1980 after serving as a graduate assistant coach with the football program. He is married to Joanne, who is starting her eighth season as head coach of the University of Washington’s nationally-ranked women’s gymnastics team, and they have two sons, David (30) and Ross (17).

Brad Davis is in his first year with the James Madison University football program, serving as the co-offensive coordinator and offensive line coach. Davis has spent the last five years on the staff at Portland State, serving most recently as the run-game coordinator and offensive line coach as part of the program’s pistol offense. Davis helped the Vikings to successful seasons in two of the last three years and had 10 players earn All-Big Sky Conference honors while ranking among the nation’s leaders in fewest sacks allowed during that time. In 2013, senior tackle Mitchell Van Dyk was named First Team All-Big Sky as well as The Sports Network Third Team All-American. This past season, Davis helped lead Portland State’s offense to the top team in the Big Sky in total offense, second in rushing offense and third in scoring offense, while ranking third in FCS football in rushing offense and total offense. The team also set school records this season of 6,486 total yards, 3,330 rushing yards, a 277.7 rushing average, 540.5 total offense average and 36 rushing touchdowns. Prior to Portland State, Davis held a similar position at North Carolina where he worked in 2008. He also spent two years as a defensive line graduate assistant at Texas A&M, as well as coaching at Doane College and Wayne State. Davis is a 2003 graduate of the University of Oklahoma where he was a starting offensive lineman for Bob Stoops. He competed on two Big XII Championship teams and the 2000 National Championship squad and played in the Independence Bowl (1999), Orange Bowl (2000), Cotton Bowl (2001) and Rose Bowl (2002). Davis was the team’s Most Valuable Offensive Lineman in 2002. Davis earned a bachelor’s degree in social studies education from Oklahoma in 2003. He earned a master’s in kinesiology and sports management from Texas A&M in 2008. He and his wife Anecia have a son, Bradley, born September 2012.

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Drew Mehringer

Brandon Staley

Co-Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks

Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers

Drew’s Resume

Brandon’s Resume

First Season at JMU

Personal

Hometown: Arlington, Texas Alma Mater: Ohio State, 2013

Hometown: Perry, Ohio Alma Mater: Dayton, 2005

Drew Mehringer is in his first year at James Madison University, serving as the co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. Mehringer has spent the past two seasons on staff with Withers at Ohio State, working as a graduate assistant with the offensive line in 2013 and with the tight ends and wide receivers in 2012. Prior to that, he spent the 2010 and 2011 seasons working with the wide receivers at Iowa State University. He worked for Ohio State offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Tom Herman while at Rice and also at Iowa State. A native of Arlington, Texas, Mehringer attended Rice University on scholarship as a quarterback, playing for former Texas standout Major Applewhite before an injury sidelined him, where he served as a student assistant with the quarterbacks with Herman, graduating in 2010 with a degree in political science. He graduated with his master’s degree in sports management at Ohio State in 2013.

Brandon Staley is in his first year as the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach for the James Madison football program. Staley spent the last season as the defensive coordinator at John Carroll University, where he helped lead the Blue Streaks to a 9-2 overall record, 8-1 in Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) play and a berth in the Division III national playoffs for the first time since 2002. His defense averaged giving up just 9.1 points and 228.4 yards per game, while forcing 27 turnovers, earning him OAC Co-Assistant Coach of the Year. Senior cornerback Randy Greenwood was named a Second Team All-America selection, while five defensive players earned All-OAC honors. Prior to his time at John Carroll, Staley worked one year at Tennessee, serving as defensive graduate assistant in charge of inside linebackers as well as special teams assistant. He also spent the 2010 and 2011 seasons at Hutchinson (KS) Community College as the associate head coach and was the defensive coordinator. Additionally, Staley held duties of linebackers coach and special teams assistant, as the team won two Salt Bowl championships. He also coached nine players that signed Division I scholarship offers on defense and special teams, including Cordarrelle Patterson, the eventual first-round NFL draft pick of the Minnesota Vikings. In 2009, Staley was at the University of St. Thomas, a Division III powerhouse in Minnesota. The team went 11-2 and reached the NCAA quarterfinals as he served the program as its defensive line and assistant special teams coach. Staley landed his first coaching job at Northern Illinois. From 2006-08, he was part of two postseason bowls (2006 Poinsettia vs. TCU, 2008 Independence vs. Louisiana Tech). He was a defensive graduate assistant working with the secondary (2006-07) and linebackers (2008) and special teams (all three years). Staley was a three-year letterwinner at quarterback for the Dayton, serving as captain the Flyers in his senior season of 2004. He posted a 16-5 career record in two seasons as a starter, including a 9-2 mark his junior year when Dayton was ranked fifth in the country by Football Gazette. He graduated from Dayton in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in political science. Staley and his wife Amy reside in Harrisonburg.

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coaching staff

Parker Fleming

Zak Kuhr

Wide Receivers/Special Teams

Running Backs

Parker’s Resume

Zak’s Resume

First Season at JMU

Personal

Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia Alma Mater: Presbyterian College, 2010

Hometown: Jascksonville, Florida Alma Mater: Florida, 2013

Parker Fleming is in his first season as the wide receivers and special teams coach with the James Madison University football program. Fleming has spent the past two seasons also on the staff at Ohio State, working with the offense and the special teams in 2013. Prior to his time at Ohio State, spent the 2010 year coaching quarterbacks at his high school - Decatur (Ga.) - and then he worked at Capital University in Bexley, Ohio, in 2011, also as quarterbacks coach. A native of Atlanta, Ga., Fleming is a 2010 graduate of Presbyterian College with a degree in political science. He lettered as a quarterback for the Blue Hose while playing between 2007-09.

Zak Kuhr is in his first season as the running backs coach for the James Madison University football program. Last year at Old Dominion, Kuhr worked as a graduate assistant with the Monarchs, serving as the running backs coach and assistant special teams coordinator. Before ODU, he coached two seasons at Ohio State as an intern involved with the same groups of personnel. Also, Kuhr assisted in developing game strategies for the special teams and against opposing defenses for the Buckeyes’ offense. Prior to his tenure at OSU, Coach Kuhr spent the previous two years at Edwards College as special teams coordinator and quarterbacks coach, from February 2009 to April 2011. His coaching career originated as an assistant at Mandarin and N.B. Forrest high schools, including serving as offensive coordinator at Forrest. Kuhr is a University of Florida graduate, earning his bachelor’s degree in sports management in 2013.

It’s Your Team... School... Community... Reputation Good sportsmanship • both in the game and in the stands • contributes to an outstanding game-day environment for all fans while being considerate of those around you.

Respect Yourself ~~ Respect Your Neighbors

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coaching staff

Jules Montinar

Steve Sisa

Secondary

Safeties

Jules’ Resume

Steve’s Resume

First Season at JMU

Personal

Hometown: Naples, Florida Alma Mater: Eastern Kentucky, 2009

Hometown: Manassas, Virginia Alma Mater: Virginia Tech, 2001; Southern Mississippi, 2009

Jules Montinar is in his first year with the James Madison football program, serving as the secondary coach. Montinar comes to JMU from Alabama where he spent the past two years working with the Crimson Tide defense assisting Nick Saban, Greg Brown and Jeremy Pruitt. This past season, he helped the Crimson Tide go 11-2 with a berth in the Sugar Bowl. He was also part of the 2013 National Championship team that handled Notre Dame in the championship game, 42-14, in Miami, Fla . That season, the Tide defense posted four shutouts and held six opponents to 10 points or less, as well as leading the nation in rush defense (76.36 ypg), total defense (250.00 ypg) and scoring defense (10.93 ppg). Montinar arrived at Alabama from Purdue, where he was a graduate assistant. Prior to that, Montinar was the defensive backs coach and assistant special teams coach at Lake Erie College in 2010. Upon graduation from Eastern Kentucky, Montinar remained at EKU and began his coaching career working with the linebackers and defensive ends from 2007-2009. Montinar played college ball at West Virginia and EKU. While at EKU, he won an OVC title as a player in 2007 and as a coach in 2008. As a player at WVU, he participated in two Gator Bowls. Montinar graduated from Eastern Kentucky in 2009 with both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in sports management.

Steve Sisa is in his first year with the James Madison University football program, coaching the linebackers. Sisa has spent the last two seasons on the coaching staff at Western Carolina as the secondary coach for both seasons and special teams coordinator in 2013. Prior to that, he was on the North Carolina coaching staff with Withers for two years, serving as his safeties coach in 2011 and working in player development in 2010. In 2011, he helped guide UNC to the AdvoCare V100 Independence Bowl, as the Tar Heel safeties accounted for six of North Carolina’s 14 interceptions and forced five of the 13 fumbles on the year. Prior to coaching at North Carolina, Sisa served two seasons (2008-09) as a graduate assistant at Southern Mississippi with the Golden Eagles making back-to-back appearances in the New Orleans Bowl during his tenure. Sisa helped tutor the Southern Miss secondary under defensive coordinator Todd Bradford and head coach Larry Fedora. A native of Manassas, Va., Sisa got his start at the collegiate ranks as a quality control coach at the University of Illinois in 2007 where he worked primarily with the team’s linebackers. Illinois was 9-3 that season and advanced to the Rose Bowl for the first time since 1984. Following his graduation from Virginia Tech, Sisa began his coaching career at Ed White High School in Jacksonville, Fla., under head coach Dan Disch, currently the defensive coordinator at North Carolina. Sisa worked as the secondary coach in 2003 and the defensive coordinator from 2004-06. He additionally served as the team’s NCAA recruiting liaison for prospective student-athletes and also was the Shrine Bowl defensive coordinator in 2006. A linebacker at Bridgewater College in Bridgewater, Va., in 1997, Sisa’s career was cut short by a shoulder injury. He transferred to Virginia Tech where he earned a bachelor’s degree in political science in 2001. He received a master’s degree in sports management in 2009 from Southern Miss. Sisa is married to the former Lisa Taylor of Jacksonville, Fla., and the couple has a son, Taylor (1).

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coaching staff

Antoine Smith

John Streicher

Defensive Line

Special Assistant to the Head Coach

Antoine’s Resume

John’s Resume

First Season at JMU

Personal

Hometown: Syracuse, New York Alma Mater: Maine, 2001; Minot State, 2004

Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio Alma Mater: Ohio State, 2013

Antoine Smith is in his first year as the defensive line coach for the James Madison University football program. Smith has spent the past three years at Holy Cross, serving as the defensive line coach. He coached three All-Patriot League selections during his time with the Crusaders. Smith came to Holy Cross after spending two seasons as the defensive line coach at Miami (Ohio). During the 2010 campaign, Smith helped lead the RedHawks to the Mid-American Conference title, and a victory in the GoDaddy.com Bowl. In addition, defensive tackle Austin Brown earned Second Team All Mid-American Conference honors in 2010. Prior to his time at Miami (Ohio), Smith served as the defensive line coach at Youngstown State from 2006-2008, with the Penguins winning the 2006 Gateway Conference championship and advancing to the NCAA semifinals. His unit had six All-Missouri Valley Conference selections in his three seasons, including a Third Team All-American in defensive tackle Mychal Savage. Smith was previously the defensive line coach at Lafayette from 20042005, helping the Leopards to a pair of Patriot League co-championships and two NCAA playoff appearances. During the 2005 campaign, he helped to direct a defense which ranked ninth in the nation in scoring defense, 11th in total defense, 19th in pass defense and 28th in rush defense. Before moving to Lafayette, Smith spent the 2003 season as the defensive line coach at Maine. The Black Bears finished with a 7-5 mark, while Smith’s entire front-line unit received All-Atlantic 10 accolades. Smith previously spent the 2002 season as the defensive line coach and strength and conditioning coordinator at Minot State in North Dakota. He helped guide Minot State to the 2002 Dakota Athletic Conference championship, a 9-2 record and a berth in the NAIA playoffs, the Beavers’ first since 1994. Smith earned his bachelor’s degree in physical education and kinesiology from Maine in 2001, and his master’s degree in health and human performance from Minot State in 2004. He was a three-year starter at defensive tackle and a four-year letterwinner for Maine from 1996-1999.

John Streicher is in his first year at James Madison University, serving as the special assistant to the head coach with an operations role. Streicher has spent the past six seasons on staff at Ohio State, working as an equipment manager for the first four seasons, and spending his final two seasons as a student assistant with the defensive staff. He worked directly under JMU Head Coach Everett Withers for two years at Ohio State, working with the defensive secondary. Streicher earned his bachelor’s degree in animal science at Ohio State and completed in Dec. 2013 his masters in community leadership. A native of Cincinnati, Ohio by way of Oak Hills High School, he is the youngest of three with parents Jack and Debbie Streicher.

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academic

advising

Challace McMillin Academic Center

• Student-athlete computer lab with more than 30 computers • Tutoring and meeting facilities for large and small groups • Offices for each of JMU’s academic advisers

Casey Carter • Associate athletics director for student-athlete services • Originated JMU’s office of student-athlete services, one of the first of its kind in the nation • Directs academic advising, JMU’s life skills program, and progress toward graduation • Coordinates tutoring and special academic services • Has developed a transition program for freshmen and transfers and a career development program for all student-athletes

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sports med i c i ne

JMU Staff “Sets the Standard” for Student-Athlete Care

• Multi-skilled professionals use current research, educational knowledge, and state-ofthe-art equipment and technology to provide a comprehensive and progressive approach to assure the holistic well-being of studentathletes • Staff includes 20 board-certified and licensed athletic trainers • Team physicians include Dr. Kent Diduch (board-certified family practice physician) and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Mark Miller, a nationally renowned fellowship-trained orthopedist from the University of Virginia • Local chiropractors, physical therapists, sport psychologists, nutritionists, and orthotists are available to assist in the health care needs of student-athletes

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strength & c o nditioning Providing JMU football players with the “TOTAL PACKAGE” • Players work directly with a full-time strength training and conditioning coach assigned to the football program • Staff of three that assists with strength and conditioning • Staff works on the field with players at each position performing drills adapted from their playbooks. Offensive players execute positional blocking techniques and run paths and pass routes; defensive players simulate various stunts, coverage routes and pursuit drills. • Workouts are in the Plecker Athletic Performance Center which features a 7,000-squarefoot weight room

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2014 players 32 – Khalid Abdullah

93 - Andrew Ankrah R-Fr., LB, 6-4, 234, Gaithersburg, Md./ Quince Orchard

R-Sr., OL, 6-6, 316, Vienna, Va./ Bishop O’Connell (North Carolina)

36 - Logan Boyd

47 - Marzae Brooks

84 - Brandon Brown

52 - Tye Burris

37 - Deane Cheatham

So., TB, 5-10, 206, Newport News, Va./ Heritage

R-Fr., WR, 6-5, 200, Virginia Beach, Va./ Bayside

Fr., LB, 6-0, 214, Mechanicsville, Va./ Atlee

79 - Taylor Dean Fr., OL, 6-6, 270, Alexandria, Va./ Bishop Ireton

64 - Matt Frank

R-So., NG, 6-3, 285, Fairfax, Va./ Fairfax

R-Jr., LB, 5-11, 225, Mechanicsville, Va./ Hanover

69 - Nick Appel

42 - Connor Arnone

26 - Abdul Bangura

34 - Justin Bethea

R-Jr., P/K, 6-0, 210, Williamsport, Md./ Williamsport

R-Jr., CB, 5-9, 189, Riverdale, Md./ Eleanor Roosevelt (Ole Miss)

Fr., CB, 5-10, 165, Leesburg, Va./ Heritage

R-Fr., TE, 6-3, 260, Chester, Va./ Matoaca

R-Sr., WR, 6-5, 225, Windsor, Va./ Isle of Wight

10 - Daniel Brown

44 - Jordan Brown

45 - Zoauntarrious Brunt Fr., S, 6-4, 185, Lincolnton, N.C./ Lincolnton

R-Sr., OG, 6-6, 300, Malvern, Pa./ Great Valley

31 - Rashard Davis

R-Fr., S, 6-2, 190, Pittsburgh, Pa./ Seneca Valley

R-Jr., TE, 6-1, 235, Mechanicsville, Va./ Hanover

R-Jr., WR, 5-10, 187, Richmond, Va./ Meadowbrook (Fork Union)

8 - Andre Coble

67 - Tay Crutchfield

60 - Matt Cunningham

88 - Javonn Curry

82 - Ryan Dixon

86 - Nick Edwards

64 - Hunter Etheridge

96 - Ryan Etheridge

46 - David Ezeagwu

95 - Xavier Gates

85 - Daniel Glymph

40 - Raven Greene

13 - Tre’ Hamer

R-Sr., WR, 6-0, 195, Union Bridge, Md./ Linganore

78 - Wray Fucci

R-Jr., OL, 6-7, 305, Oyster Bay, N.Y./ Holy Trinity

61 - A.J. Bolden

R-Fr., OL, 6-3, 305, Winchester, Va./ Millbrook (Toledo)

R-Fr., TE, 6-4, 255, Virginia Beach, Va./ Kellam

R-Jr., NG, 6-3, 311, Harrisburg, Pa./ John Harris (Kansas State)

Fr., DL, 6-0, 245, Broadnax, Va./ Brunswick

Fr., QB, 6-3, 214, Clayton, N.C./ Woodberry Forest (Va.)

Fr., WR, 6-0, 188, Richmond, Va./ Atlee

R-Sr., OL, 6-4, 295, Alexandria, Va./ West Potomac

Fr., LB, 6-2, 231, Clayton, N.C./ Blue Ridge (Va.)

So., S, 5-11, 205, Virginia Beach, Va./ First Colonial

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Fr., WR, 6-3, 184, Burtonsville, Md./ Paint Branch

Fr., LB, 6-3, 225, Stafford, Va./ Colonial Forge

Fr., S, 6-0, 189, Brooklandville, Md./ St. Paul’s

72 - Erik Buchholz

So., WR, 5-9, 180, Charlottesville, Va./ Charlottesville

98 - K.J. Ford

Fr., NG, 6-1, 284, Bluffton, S.C./ Bluffton

3 - Sage Harold

Sr., DL, 6-4, 245, Virginia Beach, Va./ Ocean Lakes (Fork Union Military)

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2014 players 83 - Derek Hart

29 - Kyre Hawkins

49 - Brandon Hereford Fr., LB, 6-0, 226, Glen Allen, Va./ Glen Allen

R-So., RB, 6-0, 225, Alliance, Ohio/ Marlington (Tennessee)

92 - Jonathan Jerez

19 - Rhasheed Jiles

25 - Cardon Johnson

35 - Marcell Johnson

76 - Mitchell Kirsch

91 - Jonathan Kloosterman

R-Jr., TE, 6-4, 237, Manheim, Pa./ Manheim Central

Fr., K/P, 6-2, 181, Jupiter, Fla/ Jupiter

R-Fr., LB, 6-0, 220, Baltimore, Md./ Dunbar

Fr., CB, 5-11, 170, Cape Coral, Fla./ Cape Coral

R-Fr., TB, 5-9, 195, Newport News, Va./ Warwick

59 - Casey Kroll

R-So., OL, 6-6, 300, Kensington, Md./ St. John’s Coll. HS

Fr., TE, 6-3, 241, Strasburg, Va./Strasburg

R-Jr., OL, 6-5, 293, Warrenton, Va./ Kettle Run (Fork Union)

39 - Ryan Maglio

43 - Eric Magruder

16 - Dean Marlowe

R-Jr., P/K, 5-10, 179, Midlothian, Va./ Cosby

17 - Jimmy Moreland Fr., CB, 5-10, 175, Royal Palm Beach, Fla./ Royal Palm Beach

R-Sr., S, 5-11, 200, Petersburg, Va./ Petersburg

90 - Alex Mosley

R-Jr., NG, 6-1, 290, Highland Springs, Va./ Highland Springs

Sr., S, 6-2, 205, Queens, N.Y./ Holy Cross

18 - Rob Nittolo

Fr., QB, 6-1, 210, Hillsborough, N.J./ Hillsborough

30 - Alden Hill

Fr., S, 6-2, 193, Knightdale, N.C./ Knightdale

77 - Austin Lane

55 - Josh Hogan

R-Sr., OL, 6-1, 283, Fairfax, Va./ Woodson

58 - Tom Joyce

R-Jr., LB, 5-10, 222, E.Wantagh, N.Y./ Douglas MacArthur

23 - Jauan Latney

13 - Ishmael Hyman

R-Fr., WR, 6-0, 185, Manalapan, N.J./ St. John Vianney (Kansas)

27 - Pat Kagel

Fr., S, 6-2, 220, Virginia Beach, Va./ Kellam

50 - Brandon Lee

48 - Ascene Jacques R-Jr., LB, 6-1, 245, Springdale, Md./ C.H. Flowers

99 - Gunnar Kane

R-So., K/P, 6-1, 215, Virginia Beach, Va./ Kellam

2 - Vad Lee

R-Sr., OL, 6-6, 305, Clifton Park, N.Y./ Shenendehowa (Syracuse)

R-Sr., TB, 5-11, 222, Fredericksburg, Va./ Massaponax

R-Sr., DL, 6-2, 268, Sterling, Va./ Park View

54 - Jake Marten

89 - Taylor McNelis

63 - Nick Michalski R-Fr., LB, 6-1, 213, Chesapeake, Va./ Great Bridge

Fr., TB, 5-10, 180, Columbia, S.C./ Spring Valley

41 - Aaron Peak

11 - Brandon Ravenel

14 - Taylor Reynolds

R-So., DE, 6-1, 241, Chesterfield, Va./ Manchester

65 - Evans Osuji

R-Fr., DL, 6-3, 270, Maplewood, N.J./ West Orange

R-Jr., WR, 5-9, 195, Colorado Springs, Colo./ St. Mary’s (Troy)

Fr., CB, 5-9, 198, Blythewood, S.C./ Blythewood

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So., WR, 6-0, 190, Stafford, Va./ North Stafford

R-Jr., QB, 6-1, 225, Durham, N.C./ Hillside (Georgia Tech)

28 - John Miller

R-So., CB, 6-0, 195, Newark, De./ Newark

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2014 players 51 - AB Rhodes

Fr., LB, 6-3, 230, Richmond, Va./ Mills E. Godwin

41 - Brett Siegel

R-So., LB, 6-2, 225, Leesburg, Va./ Fork Union

6 - Sean Tapley

R-Sr., WR, 6-0, 195, Jacksonville, Fla./ Raines (North Carolina)

75 - Dominick Richards

R-Jr., OL, 6-5, 280, Jim Thorpe, Pa./ Marian Catholic

5 - Dejor Simmons

62 - Kyle Rigney

R-So., OL, 6-3, 273, Wirtz, Va./ Franklin County

74 - Simeyon Robinson

R-Fr., DL, 6-1, 275, Virginia Beach, Va./ First Colonial

73 - Stephen Root

15 - Daniel Schiele

Fr., OT, 6-5, 265, Purcellville, Va./ Woodgrove

So., QB, 6-5, 230, Yorktown, Va./ Tabb

17 - Bryan Schor Fr., QB, 6-2, 213, Milford, Pa./ Delaware Valley (Lackawanna CC)

R-Sr., WR, 5-8, 195, Virginia Beach, Va./ Green Run

Sr., WR/CB, 5-10, 190, District Heights, Md./ Wise

9 - DeAndre’ Smith

7 - Rhakeem Stallings R-So., LB, 6-1, 223, Chesapeake, Va./ Oscar Smith

R-So., LB, 6-1, 230, Front Royal, Va./ Warren

33 - Gage Steele

12 - Blaine Stewart R-Fr., WR, 6-1, 205, Morgantown, W.Va./ Morgantown

R-Fr., DL, 6-3, 273, Charlottesville, Va./ St. Anne’s-Belfield

1 - Titus Till

94 - Cornell Urquhart

97 - Kevin Weiman

24 - Justin Wellons

38 - Kwe’shon Williams

53 - Matt Williams

R-Sr., LB, 6-2, 225, Upper Marlboro, Md./ Wise (Maryland)

Fr., DL, 6-4, 255, Richmond, Va./ Benedictine Prep

21 - Jeremiah Wilson R-Sr., CB, 5-10, 200, Winchester, Va./ Handley (Maryland)

Fr., K/P, 6-3, 192, Pasadena, Md./ Severn

20 - Taylor Woods Fr., TB, 5-9, 190, Havelock, N.C./ Havelock

R-So., S, 6-1, 205, Chesapeake, Va./ Western Branch

22 - Marquis Woodyard

R-Sr., WR, 5-10, 190, Frederick, Md./ Johnson

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R-So., CB, 5-9, 176, Norfolk, Va./ Norview

71 - Richard Xu

Fr., OL, 6-5, 275, Ashburn, Va./ Stone Bridge

70 - Aaron Stinnie

R-Sr., OL, 6-3, 290, Glen Mills, Pa./ Cardinal O’Hara

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The JMU/nTelos Wireless Sports Radio Network Flagship Station is WSVA 550 AM - All Football & Men’s Basketball WHBG 1360 AM - All Women’s Basketball The Everette Withers Radio Show airs from 6:05-7 p.m. every Wednesday and the Football Coordinators Show every Thursday from 6:05-7 p.m. on WSVA 550 AM (Harrisonburg) and on MadiZONE. MadiZONE HD SportsNet Weekly Fan & Press Luncheon at O’Neill’s Grill Enjoy lunch and hear from Coach Everett Withers every Monday at noon as he takes questions from fans and the media. O’Neill’s, with many new menu items this fall and the traditional cookie skillet favorite, is located on University Blvd., less than a mile from the JMU campus. JMUSports E-News Sign up for your customized e-mail bulletin through JMUSports.com.

JMU’s entire 2014 football schedule is broadcasted by the JMU/nTelos Wireless Broadcast Network. Front Row Marketing Services®, JMU and the VerStandig Broadcast Group are teamed up to manage each live gameday broadcast as well as Coach Everett Withers and the JMU Football Coordinators weekly radio shows. VerStandig’s WSVAAM station in Harrisonburg continues its long-running service as the flagship station. Mike Schikman is the radio play-by-play voice of the Dukes and celebrates 29 years of covering the Dukes. Clint Estes provides color commentary for games at Bridgeforth Stadium and Curt Dudley travels to provide insight for road games. Schikman’s career includes two stints of JMU sports coverage, and he has been in the broadcast booth each season since 1991. He was a network commentator from 1981-86, and he handled the network’s in-station broadcast responsibilities in 1989 and 1990. Dudley, the JMU athletics department’s director of multimedia communications, Mike Schikman assists in the coordination of network operations and productions and is the play-by-play voice for MadiZONE HD SportsNet, the Internet source for JMU sports video and audio productions. He has broadcast at various times since joining the JMU staff in 1988, and has been a regular since the 2000 football season. Estes is in his fifth season on the network and comes with 30-plus years of radio sports broadcasting experience from the central Virginia area, working for WJMA in Orange, and WINA and ESPN 840 of Charlottesville. A Brooklyn, N.Y., native, Schikman is a 1977 Queens College graduate. He was WSVA’s sports director from 1979-86 and sports director at WORD in Spartanburg, S.C., from 1987-88. Dudley, a Norfolk, Va., native, is a 1983 Bridgewater College graduate and the host of the Everett Withers TV Show. Curt Dudley Estes, a Charlottesville, Va., native and a graduate of Emory & Henry College and the University of Virginia, has hosted numerous sports talk shows in addition to game broadcasts. He is in his 37th year of working in Virginia public schools. WSVA’s 5,000-watt signal broadcasts to listeners in the Shenandoah Valley area. The broadcasts are silumcast on MadiZONE HD SportsNet presented by the JMU Alumni Association. In addition to game broadcasts, the network’s scheduling includes the Coach Everett Withers Radio Show heard weekly on Wednesdays from 6:05-7 p.m. and, new this season, the JMU Football Coordinators Show, aired Thursdays from 6:05-7 p.m. The shows are co-hosted by Dudley and Valley newcomer Dave Thomas. The JMU/nTelos Wireless Broadcast Network also produces JMU men’s and women’s basketball games. Clint Estes

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stadium info

ATM

The closest ATM is located at the bus shelter near the entrance to the Godwin Transit Center.

Guest Assistance

Recycling

Assistance is available from your seat by texting “DUKES” followed by a space and your location to 78247 or by calling the game day hotline at (540) 568-4356, beginning four hours prior to kickoff. Standard text messaging rates apply.

JMU Recycling is asking for your support in keeping the parking lots, tailgating areas, and athletic facilities clean by recycling your aluminum, glass, and plastic. Recycling bins are strategically placed beside every trash can, so look for the recycling containers out there this year and “Get in the Game” RECYCLE!

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Camera & Video Equipment Still cameras are permitted for JMU football games; however, in no instance may photography interfere with access ways, aisles, or other guests’ enjoyment of the game. Video cameras are not permitted.

First Aid Emergency medical personnel are located at the first aid stations on the lower and upper concourses of the west grandstand. For assistance in an emergency situation, please contact a Public Safety Officer or one of the Guest Services staff members.

Respect Madison Good sportsmanship, both in the game and in the stands, contributes to an outstanding game day environment for all fans while being considerate to those around you. Respect yourself, respect your neighbors, RESPECT MADISON.

Guest Services/Lost & Found For any questions, concerns, or assistance, please visit one of the Guest Services booths on the west grandstand lower and upper concourses or Godwin breezeway. Information regarding game day promotions and lost and found items will be available at the Guest Services booths during the game. Please contact (540) 568-8810, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to locate a lost item following the game.

Game Programs JMU Football game programs are available digitally the week of the game at JMUSports. com/programs. Limited printed copies are available for purchase for $5 at the Guest Services booths in the upper and lower concourses.

Smoking Policy In accordance with University policy, smoking is not allowed in Bridgeforth Stadium.

Stadium Re-entry Re-entry is not allowed in Bridgeforth Stadium.

For more information visit JMUSports.com/faninfo CHAMPIONS DRIVE PARKING DECK

BRIDGEFORTH STADIUM

ZANE SHOWKER FIELD

NORTHWEST TOWER (SERVICE ELEVATORS)

401

RESTROOMS

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LEVEL 4 PARKING DECK ENTRANCE TO CLUB/SUITES

STUDENT SEATING

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SERVICE GATES ACCESSIBLE

C6 C5

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101

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BAND

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BAND

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VISITOR

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JAMES MADISON

TICKET SALES V. TEAM WILL CALL

414

312

ROBERT & FRANCES PLECKER ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE CENTER

TICKET BOOTH

310

LOWER CONCOURSE

GUEST SERVICES FIRST AID

CLUB LEVEL

309

TEAM STORE

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306 307 SUITE LEVEL

CONCESSIONS

305

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TICKET SALES WILL CALL TEAM COMPS MEDIA

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CONCESSIONS/ GROUP CHECK-IN

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UPPER CONCOURSE

ELEVATORS

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PRESS BOX 402

EAST SIDE BOX

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STUDENT ENTRANCE

TICKET SALES STUDENT SERVICES

FOOTBALL SUPPORT

2014 JMU Football Strength & Conditioning Staff Left to Right: Associate Director Jake Patten, Director Aaron Burkart

2014 JMU Football Administrative Staff Left to Right: Administrative Assistant Patty Dorfer, Football Operations Manager Denise Lough

2014 JMU Football Sports Medicine Staff Front Row (left to right): Alyssa Ritner, Brittany Dybel, Kim Wilson, Danielle Gemignani Back Row: Associate Athletic Trainer John Kaltenborn, Randy Ashe, Mike Rice, Sam Buscher, Liam Forstein, Associate Athletic Trainer Scott Cook (Not Pictured: Danielle Scanlon)

2014 JMU Football Equipment Staff Front Row (left to right): Adriana Kania, Nicolette Kline, Cole Potridge, Cynthia Amaya Back Row: Head Football Equipment Manager Pete Johnson, Ashley Adams, Sean Evaro, Mitch Beauregard, Brian Gallagher

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CAA COACHING FOOTBALL STAFF UPDATE Weekly League Honors Offensive Player of the Week John Robertson | QB | Villanova • Finished 16-of-25 for 285 yards and 4 touchdowns in Villanova’s win at Maine. • Also gained 58 yards on 17 rushing attempts. • The performance marked his 3rd-straight game with 4 touchdown passes. Defensive Player of the Week Don Cherry | LB | Villanova • Posted game-high 12 tackles for Villanova against Maine, including a career-high 5.5 tackles-for-loss. • Also tied his career best with 3 sacks. • Added a forced fumble and a pass breakup in the contest. Special Teams Player of the Week Eric Enderson | P | Delaware • Punted 7 times for an average of 46.9 yards against Sacred Heart. • The average marked the 9thbest single-game performance in UD history. • Pinned 3 punts inside the Sacred Heart 20 yard line. • Co-Rookie of the Week Donald Goodrich | RB | New Hampshire • Recorded a team-high 54 rushing yards on 10 carries, including a touchdown in UNH’s win at Elon. • Caught three passes for 55 yards. • His 10 rushes, 54 rushing yards, 3 receptions and 55 receiving yards each marked career bests.

2014 CAA Standings New Hampshire Villanova William & Mary Delaware Albany Maine Stony Brook James Madison Richmond Elon Rhode Island Towson

Conference Overall W-L W-L 2-0 4-1 2-0 4-1 1-0 4-1 1-0 3-2 1-1 4-1 1-1 2-3 1-1 2-4 1-2 3-3 0-1 3-2 0-1 1-4 0-1 0-5 0-2 2-4

CAA In Action Last Week Villanova 41, at Maine 20 Brown 20, at Rhode Island 13 New Hampshire 48, at Elon 14 Stony Brook 14, at Towson 3 Sacred Heart 10, at Delaware 7 James Madison 31, at UAlbany 28 Richmond 46, at Liberty 39 (2OT)

This Week Towson at James Madison*.......12:30 p.m. Rhode Island at Villanova*....... 1:00 p.m. Richmond at Albany*............. 3:30 p.m. Elon at Delaware*................ 3:30 p.m. William & Mary at New Hampshire*. 3:30 p.m. Maine at Stony Brook*........... 7:00 p.m. Next Week Albany at Maine*............... 12:30 p.m. Towson at Delaware*........... 12:30 p.m. Stony Brook at Elon*............. 1:30 p.m. Villanova at William & Mary*.... 3:30 p.m. Rhode Island at Richmond*....... 3:30 p.m.

Co-Rookie of the Week Josh Gontarek | WR | UAlbany • Led UAlbany with 6 receptions for 81 yards against James Madison. • Hauled in touchdowns of 16 yards and 13 yards for the Great Danes. • He leads UAlbany this season in receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns.

Rushing Team 1. Omar Osbourne ALBANY 2. Darius Victor TOWSON 3. Mikal Abdul-Saboor WM 4. Stacey Bedell SBU 5. Vad Lee JMU 6. B.J. Bennett ELON 7. Kevin Monangai VU 8. Seth Fisher RICHMOND 9. John Robertson VU 10. Jalen Randolph DELAWARE

Cl G Att Yds JR 5 126 670 SO 6 120 647 JR 4 73 374 SO 5 84 452 JR 6 100 538 SO 4 59 292 SR 5 72 326 JR 4 52 247 JR 5 85 298 SO 5 58 289

Avg TD Long Yds/G 5.3 4 57 134.0 5.4 6 53 107.8 5.1 5 40 93.5 5.4 4 72 90.4 5.4 4 76 89.7 4.9 1 44 73.0 4.5 4 62 65.2 4.8 4 28 61.8 3.5 1 24 59.6 5.0 3 79 57.8

Passing Average/Game Team Cl G Att Cmp Int Pct. Yds TD Avg/G 1. Michael Strauss RICHMOND SR 5 167 119 2 71.3 1409 8 281.8 2. John Robertson VU JR 5 124 86 1 69.4 1267 16 253.4 3. Mike Quinn ELON SR 5 222 129 5 58.1 1211 2 242.2 4. Vad Lee JMU JR 6 215 112 5 52.1 1407 11 234.5 5. Trent Hurley DELAWARE SR 5 133 87 8 65.4 939 5 187.8 6. Will Fiacchi ALBANY SR 5 136 69 1 50.7 928 10 185.6 7. Mack Lowrie URI FR 5 149 81 5 54.4 797 5 159.4 8. Steve Cluley WM SO 5 114 58 2 50.9 793 3 158.6 9. Dan Collins MAINE SO 5 118 65 1 55.1 791 8 158.2 10. Connor Frazier TOWSON JR 6 144 78 3 54.2 692 3 115.3 Receive Yards/Game 1. R.J. Harris 2. Brian Brown 3. Kierre Brown 4. Poppy Livers 5. Harold Spears 6. Rashad Ponder 7. Reggie Diggs 8. Michael Johnson 9. Tre McBride 10. Andre Davis

Team UNH RICHMOND ELON VU UNH RICHMOND RICHMOND DELAWARE WM ELON

Kick Return Average 1. Derrick Joseph 2. Damarr Aultman 3. Myles Holmes 4. Tre McBride 5. Kierre Brown

Team TOWSON MAINE URI WM ELON

Tackles (All positions) Team 1. James Simms TOWSON 2. Christophe Mulumba T MAINE 3. Andrew Bose URI 4. Jonathan Spain ELON 5. Donnell Lewis TOWSON Don Cherry VU Tim Wienclaw URI 8. Donovan Walker URI Michael Nicastro ALBANY 10. Cabrinni Goncalves MAINE 11. Adam Parker URI 12. Luke Rhodes WM Kyle Sakowski ALBANY 14. Akil Anderson UNH 15. Christian Ricard SBU

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Cl G SR 5 SO 5 SR 5 SR 5 SR 5 SR 5 JR 5 SR 5 SR 4 JR 5

Rec 36 28 30 25 21 29 24 33 18 34

Yds 567 404 397 372 349 346 322 319 253 313

TD Long Avg/C 6 52 15.8 0 39 14.4 2 73 13.2 4 40 14.9 1 53 16.6 0 31 11.9 0 36 13.4 0 49 9.7 1 73 14.1 0 35 9.2

Cl SR SR JR SR SR

Ret 14 12 12 11 22

Yds 347 280 277 239 408

TD Long Avg 0 45 24.8 0 61 23.3 0 45 23.1 0 31 21.7 0 47 18.5

G 6 5 5 4 5

Cl G FR 6 SO 5 SR 5 SR 5 JR 6 JR 5 JR 4 SR 5 SO 5 JR 4 SO 5 FR 5 JR 5 JR 4 SR 6

Pos Solo LB 17 LB 26 LB 17 LB 31 DB 35 LB 30 DB 24 DB 31 LB 20 LB 20 LB 20 LB 21 DB 14 LB 15 DB 27

Ast Total Avg/G 47 64 10.7 26 52 10.4 31 48 9.6 16 47 9.4 19 54 9.0 15 45 9.0 12 36 9.0 13 44 8.8 24 44 8.8 15 35 8.8 22 42 8.4 20 41 8.2 27 41 8.2 16 31 7.8 18 45 7.5

Yds/G 113.4 80.8 79.4 74.4 69.8 69.2 64.4 63.8 63.2 62.6

Sack 0.0 0.0 2.5 0.0 0.0 7.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.0 0.0 3.0 0.0 0.0 6.0

JMU ROSTER No. Name Yr. Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown/High School (Previous) 1 Titus Till** R-Sr. LB 6-2 225 Upper Marlboro, Md./Wise (Maryland) 2 Vad Lee R-Jr. QB 6-1 225 Durham, N.C./Hillside (Georgia Tech) 3 Sage Harold*** Sr. DL 6-4 245 Virginia Beach, Va./Ocean Lakes (Fork Union Military) 5 Dejor Simmons*** R-Sr. WR 5-8 195 Virginia Beach, Va./Green Run 6 Sean Tapley R-Sr. WR 6-0 195 Jacksonville, Fla./Raines (N. Carolina) 7 Rhakeem Stallings* R-So. LB 6-1 223 Chesapeake, Va./Oscar Smith 8 Andre Coble** R-Jr. WR 5-10 187 Richmond, Va./Meadowbrook (Fork Union) 9 DeAndre’ Smith*** Sr. WR 5-10 190 District Heights, Md./Wise 10 Daniel Brown** R-Sr. WR 6-5 225 Windsor, Va./Isle of Wight 11 Brandon Ravenel So. WR 6-0 190 Stafford, Va./North Stafford 12 Blaine Stewart R-Fr. WR 6-1 205 Morgantown, W.Va./ Morgantown 13 Ishmael Hyman R-Fr. WR 6-0 185 Manalapan, N.J./St. John Vianney (Kansas) ^13 Tre’ Hamer Fr. S 6-0 189 Brooklandville, Md./St. Paul’s 14 Taylor Reynolds* R-So. CB 6-0 195 Newark, De./Newark 15 Daniel Schiele* So. QB 6-5 230 Yorktown, Va./Tabb 16 Dean Marlowe*** Sr. S 6-2 205 Queens, N.Y./Holy Cross 17 Bryan Schor Fr. QB 6-2 213 Milford, Pa./Delaware Valley (Lackawanna CC) ^ 17 Jimmy Moreland Fr. CB 5-10 175 Royal Palm Beach, Fla./Royal Palm Beach 18 Rob Nittolo Fr. QB 6-1 210 Hillsborough, N.J./Hillsborough 19 Rhasheed Jiles Fr. CB 5-11 170 Cape Coral, Fla./Cape Coral ^19 Chris Simpson R-Fr. TB 6-1 198 Mechanicsville, Va./Lee-Davis (Appalachian State) 20 Taylor Woods Fr. TB 5-9 190 Havelock, N.C./Havelock 21 Jeremiah Wilson** R-Sr. CB 5-10 200 Winchester, Va./Handley (Maryland) 22 Marquis Woodyard*** R-Sr. CB 5-10 190 Frederick, Md./Johnson 23 Jauan Latney*** R-Sr. TB 5-11 222 Fredericksburg, Va./Massaponax 24 Justin Wellons* R-So. S 6-1 205 Chesapeake, Va./Western Branch 25 Cardon Johnson R-Fr. TB 5-9 195 Newport News, Va./Warwick 26 Abdul Bangura* R-Jr. CB 5-9 189 Riverdale, Md./Eleanor Roosevelt (Ole Miss) 27 Pat Kagel Fr. S 6-2 220 Virginia Beach, Va./Kellam 28 John Miller Fr. TB 5-10 180 Columbia, S.C./Spring Valley 29 Kyre Hawkins R-Fr. LB 6-0 220 Baltimore, Md./Dunbar 30 Alden Hill R-So. RB 6-0 225 Alliance, Ohio/Marlington (Tennessee) 31 Rashard Davis* So. WR 5-9 180 Charlottesville, Va./Charlottesville 32 Khalid Abdullah* So. TB 5-10 206 Newport News, Va./Heritage 33 Gage Steele* R-So. LB 6-1 230 Front Royal, Va./Warren 34 Justin Bethea Fr. CB 5-10 165 Leesburg, Va./Heritage 35 Marcell Johnson Fr. S 6-2 193 Knightdale, N.C./Knightdale 36 Logan Boyd R-Fr. WR 6-5 200 Virginia Beach, Va./Bayside 37 Deane Cheatham* R-Jr. TE 6-1 235 Mechanicsville, Va./Hanover 38 Kwe’shon Williams* R-So. CB 5-9 176 Norfolk, Va./Norview 39 Ryan Maglio R-Jr. P/K 5-10 179 Midlothian, Va./Cosby 39 Brett Siegel R-So. LB 6-2 225 Leesburg, Va./Fork Union 40 Raven Greene* So. S 5-11 205 Virginia Beach, Va./First Colonial 41 Aaron Peak Fr. CB 5-9 198 Blythewood, S.C./Blythewood 42 Connor Arnone** R-Jr. P/K 6-0 210 Williamsport, Md./Williamsport 43 Eric Magruder*** R-Sr. S 5-11 200 Petersburg, Va./Petersburg 44 Jordan Brown R-Fr. S 6-2 190 Pittsburgh, Pa./Seneca Valley 45 Zoauntarrious Brunt Fr. S 6-4 185 Lincolnton, N.C./Lincolnton 46 David Ezeagwu Fr. LB 6-3 225 Stafford, Va./Colonial Forge 47 Marzae Brooks** R-Jr. LB 5-11 225 Mechanicsville, Va./Hanover 48 Ascene Jacques** R-Jr. LB 6-1 245 Springdale, Md./C.H. Flowers 49 Brandon Hereford Fr. LB 6-0 226 Glen Allen, Va./Glen Allen 50 Brandon Lee*** R-Sr. DL 6-2 268 Sterling, Va./Park View 51 AB Rhodes Fr. LB 6-3 230 Richmond, Va./Mills E. Godwin 52 Tye Burris Fr. LB 6-0 214 Mechanicsville, Va./Atlee 53 Matt Williams*** R-Sr. OL 6-3 290 Glen Mills, Pa./Cardinal O’Hara 54 Jake Marten R-So. DE 6-1 241 Chesterfield, Va./Manchester 55 Josh Hogan** R-Sr. OL 6-1 283 Fairfax, Va./Woodson 57 Nick Edwards R-Fr. TE 6-4 255 Virginia Beach, Va./Kellam 58 Tom Joyce R-Jr. LB 5-10 222 E.Wantagh, N.Y./Douglas MacArthur 59 Casey Kroll* R-Jr. OL 6-5 293 Warrenton, Va./Kettle Run (Fork Union) 60 Matt Cunningham*** R-Sr. OL 6-4 295 Alexandria, Va./West Potomac 61 A.J. Bolden R-Fr. OL 6-3 305 Winchester, Va./Millbrook (Toledo) 62 Kyle Rigney* R-So. OL 6-3 273 Wirtz, Va./Franklin County 63 Nick Michalski R-Fr. LB 6-1 213 Chesapeake, Va./Great Bridge 64 Matt Frank* R-So. NG 6-3 285 Fairfax, Va./Fairfax

No. Name Yr. Pos. Ht. Wt. ^64 Hunter Etheridge Fr. QB 6-3 214 65 Evans Osuji R-Fr. DL 6-3 270 67 Tay Crutchfield Fr. DL 6-0 245 69 Nick Appel R-Sr. OL 6-6 316 70 Aaron Stinnie R-Fr. DL 6-3 273 71 Richard Xu Fr. OL 6-5 275 72 Erik Buchholz** R-Sr. OG 6-6 300 73 Stephen Root Fr. OT 6-5 265 74 Simeyon Robinson R-Fr. DL 6-1 275 75 Dominick Richards** R-Jr. OL 6-5 280 76 Mitchell Kirsch R-So. OL 6-6 300 77 Austin Lane* R-Sr. OL 6-6 305 78 Wray Fucci** R-Jr. OL 6-7 305 79 Taylor Dean Fr. OL 6-6 270 82 Ryan Dixon*** R-Sr. WR 6-0 195 83 Derek Hart** R-Jr. TE 6-4 237 84 Brandon Brown R-Fr. TE 6-3 260 85 Daniel Glymph Fr. WR 6-0 188 88 Javonn Curry Fr. WR 6-3 184 89 Taylor McNelis R-Jr. WR 5-9 195 90 Alex Mosley** R-Jr. NG 6-1 290 91 Jonathan Kloosterman Fr. TE 6-3 241 92 Jonathan Jerez Fr. K/P 6-2 181 93 Andrew Ankrah R-Fr. LB 6-4 234 94 Cornell Urquhart Fr. DL 6-4 255 95 Xavier Gates R-Jr. NG 6-3 311 96 Ryan Etheridge Fr. LB 6-2 231 97 Kevin Weiman Fr. K/P 6-3 192 98 K.J. Ford Fr. NG 6-1 284 99 Gunnar Kane R-Fr. K/P 6-1 215

Hometown/High School (Previous) Clayton, N.C./Woodberry Forest (Va.) Maplewood, N.J./West Orange Broadnax, Va./Brunswick Vienna, Va./Bishop O’Connell (North Carolina) Charlottesville, Va./St. Anne’s-Belfield Ashburn, Va./Stone Bridge Malvern, Pa./Great Valley Purcellville, Va./Woodgrove Virginia Beach, Va./First Colonial Jim Thorpe, Pa./Marian Catholic Kensington, Md./St. John’s Coll. HS Clifton Park, N.Y./Shenendehowa (Syracuse) Oyster Bay, N.Y./Holy Trinity Alexandria, Va./Bishop Ireton Union Bridge, Md./Linganore Manheim, Pa./Manheim Central Chester, Va./Matoaca Richmond, Va./Atlee Burtonsville, Md./Paint Branch Colorado Springs, Colo./St. Mary’s (Troy) Highland Springs, Va./Highland Springs Strasburg, Va./Strasburg Jupiter, Fla/Jupiter Gaithersburg, Md./Quince Orchard Richmond, Va./Benedictine Prep Harrisburg, Pa./John Harris (Kansas State) Clayton, N.C./Blue Ridge (Va.) Severn, Md./Archbishop Spalding Bluffton, S.C./Bluffton Virginia Beach, Va./Kellam

2014 James Madison Coaching Staff Head Coach Everett Withers (First Year) Assistant Coaches John Bowers (Asst. Head Coach/Tight Ends/Fullbacks/Recruiting Coord.) Brad Davis (Co-Off. Coord./Offensive Line) Drew Mehringer (Co-Off. Coordinator/Quarterbacks) Brandon Staley (Defensive Coord./Linebackers) Parker Fleming (Wide Receivers/Special Teams) Zak Kuhr (Running Backs) Jules Montinar (Secondary) Steve Sisa (Safeties) Antoine Smith (Defensive Line)

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WHEN COACHING JMU HAS THE STAFF BALL 11 Brandon Ravenel So. • 6-0 • 190 13 Ishmael Hyman R-Fr. • 6-0 • 185

37 Alfonso Augustine R-Fr. • 6-0 • 170 19 Juleon Killikelly-Lee So. • 5-10 • 160

FS 23 Jauan Latney R-Sr. • 5-11 • 222 or 32 Khalid Abdullah So. • 5-10 • 206 or 28 John Miller Fr. • 5-10 • 180

69 Nick Appel R-Sr. • 6-6 • 316 60 Matt Cunningham R-Sr. • 6-4 • 295

2 Vad Lee R-Jr. • 6-1 • 225 15 Daniel Schiele So. • 6-5 • 230

9 DeAndre’ Smith Sr. • 5-10 • 190 6 Sean Tapley R-Sr. • 6-0 • 195

77 Austin Lane R-Sr. • 6-6 • 305 72 Erik Buchholz R-Sr. • 6-6 • 300

LT DE

94 Tungie Coker Jr. • 6-2 • 245 51 D’Sean Cummings R-Fr. • 6-5 • 240

53 Matt Williams R-Sr. • 6-3 • 290 62 Kyle Rigney R-So. • 6-3 • 273

55 Josh Hogan R-Sr. • 6-1 • 283 75 Dominick Richards R-Jr. • 6-5 • 280

76 Mitchell Kirsch R-So. • 6-6 • 300 78 Wray Fucci R-Jr. • 6-7 • 305

37 Deane Cheatham R-Jr. • 6-1 • 235 84 Brandon Brown R-Fr. • 6-3 • 260

OLB

41 Jordan Mynatt R-So. • 6-2 • 186 23 Walter Dunston Jr. • 6-0 • 195

ILB

58 Eric Handy So. • 6-0 • 230 39 Fred Overstreet Sr. • 6-1 • 220

ILB

53 James Simms R-Fr. • 6-3 • 190 33 Vince DePaola Jr. • 6-0 • 200

54 Drew Cheripko Sr. • 6-5 • 252 73 Clifton Jones R-Fr. • 6-2 • 260

99 Jon Desir Jr. • 6-5 • 310 93 Max Tejada So. • 6-2 • 285

56 Ryan Delaire Sr. • 6-4 • 250 82 Syd Holt So. • 6-4 • 210

WR 10 Daniel Brown R-Sr. • 6-5 • 225 8 Andre Coble R-Jr. • 5-10 • 187

12 Christian Carpenter Jr. • 6-2 • 185 31 Jalil Gordon Jr. • 5-11 • 185

24 Tye Smith Sr. • 6-0 • 170 21 Jahmahl Pardner So. • 6-1 • 175

15 Donnell Lewis Jr. • 5-10 • 160 8 Monty Fenner Fr. • 6-0 • 171

James Madison’s Specialists K/KO

39 Ryan Maglio R-Jr. • 5-10 • 179 42 Connor Arnone R-Jr. • 6-0 • 210

99 Gunnar Kane R-Fr. • 6-1 • 215 42 Connor Arnone R-Jr. • 6-0 • 210

HLD

12 Blaine Stewart So. • 6-5 • 230 17 Bryan Schor Fr. • 6-2 • 213

83 Derek Hart R-Jr. • 6-4 • 237 39 Brett Siegel R-So. • 6-2 • 225

9 DeAndre’ Smith Sr. • 5-10 • 190 6 Sean Tapley R-Sr. • 6-0 • 195

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KOR

8 Andre Coble R-Jr. • 5-10 • 187 5 Dejor Simmons R-Sr. • 5-8 • 195 6 Sean Tapley R-Sr. • 6-0 • 195 9 DeAndre’ Smith Sr. • 5-10 • 190

WHEN TU HAS THE BALL 2 Derrick Joseph Sr. • 5-8 • 145 6 Arione Scott Jr. • 6-2 • 170

7 Darius Victor So. • 5-8 • 210 28 Marquel Dickerson Fr. • 5-9 • 185

4 Connor Frazier Jr. • 6-0 • 200 11 Joe Brennan R-Sr. • 6-3 • 208

45 Zach Vogelei R-Fr. • 6-1 • 220 40 Malik Jackson So. • 5-11 • 220

72 Antonio Harris R-Fr. • 6-4 • 300 69 Shayne Sullivan So. • 6-6 • 285

61 Sam Evans So. • 6-2 • 270 75 Derek Pittman Jr. • 6-5 • 300

77 Amos Campbell So. • 6-3 • 272 65 Brady Stup So. • 6-6 • 295

79 Jake Schunke Jr. • 6-5 • 300 61 Sam Evans So. • 6-2 • 270

70 Jesus Barrio Fr. • 6-5 • 276 69 Shayne Sullivan So. • 6-6 • 285

10 Spencer Wilkins Sr. • 5-11 • 185 20 DeAngelo Stephenson So. • 5-9 • 170

89 Tanner Vallely So. • 6-6 • 240 96 Brendon Gannon Sr. • 6-2 • 260

RCB

17 Jimmy Moreland Fr. • 5-10 • 175 22 Marquis Woodyard R-Sr. • 5-10 • 190

90 Alex Mosley R-Jr. • 6-1 • 290 94 Cornell Urquhart Fr. • 6-4 • 255

95 Xavier Gates R-Jr. • 6-3 • 311 74 Simeyon Robinson R-Fr. • 6-1 • 275

50 Brandon Lee R-Sr. • 6-2 • 268 70 Aaron Stinnie R-Fr. • 6-3 • 273

WR 18 Andre Dessenberg So. • 6-3 • 190 80 Willie Ponder Jr. • 5-11 • 175

WR LCB

14 Taylor Reynolds R-So. • 6-0 • 195 26 Abdul Bangura R-Jr. • 5-9 • 189

41 Aaron Peak Fr. • 5-9 • 198 44 Jordan Brown R-Fr. • 6-2 • 190

OLB

3 Sage Harold Sr. • 6-4 • 245 46 David Ezeagwu Fr. • 6-3 • 225

WLB

33 Gage Steele R-So. • 6-1 • 230 47 Marzae Brooks R-Jr. • 5-11 • 225

MLB

29 Kyre Hawkins R-Fr. • 6-0 • 220 7 Rhakeem Stallings R-So. • 6-1 • 223

OLB

48 Ascene Jacques R-Jr. • 6-1 • 245 1 Titus Till R-Sr. • 6-2 • 225

16 Dean Marlowe Sr. • 6-2 • 205 35 Marcell Johnson Fr. • 6-2 • 193

Towson’s Specialists K

88 Sam Hurwitz Jr. • 5-11 • 190

91 Jake Ryder So. • 6-0 • 175 16 Pat Toomey Fr. • 6-2 • 195

HLD

4 Connor Frazier Jr. • 6-0 • 200 91 Jake Ryder So. • 6-0 • 175

98 Will Hayes Fr. • 6-1 • 219 89 Tanner Vallely So. • 6-6 • 240

2 Derrick Joseph Sr. • 5-8 • 145

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KOR

2 Derrick Joseph Sr. • 5-8 • 145 15 Donnell Lewis Jr. • 5-10 • 160

COACHING TOWSON ROSTER STAFF No. Name Yr. Pos. Ht. Wt. 2 Derrick Joseph Sr. WR 5-8 145 2 Jesse Campbell Fr. WR 5-11 180 3 Dontea Ayres R-Fr. RB 5-9 205 4 Connor Frazier Jr. QB 6-0 200 6 Arione Scott Jr. WR 6-2 170 7 Darius Victor So. RB 5-8 210 8 Monty Fenner Fr. CB 6-0 171 8 Ellis Knudson Fr. QB 6-2 235 9 Sam Gallahan Fr. WR 6-1 190 10 Spencer Wilkins Sr. WR 5-11 185 11 Joe Brennan R-Sr. QB 6-3 208 12 Christian Carpenter Jr. FS 6-2 185 12 Heath Dahlgren So. QB 6-1 205 14 Tyron McDade Fr. CB 5-10 170 15 Donnell Lewis Jr. CB 5-10 160 16 Pat Toomey Fr. K/P 6-2 195 17 Price Litton Jr. QB 6-3 215 17 Joe McCargo Jr. LB 6-0 198 17 Niquekko Cook Fr. DE 6-5 225 18 Andre Dessenberg So. WR 6-3 190 19 Juleon Killikelly-Lee So. CB 5-10 160 20 DeAngelo Stephenson So. WR 5-9 170 21 Jahmahl Pardner So. CB 6-1 175 21 Colby Grant Fr. RB 5-8 180 22 Bryton Barr R-So. LB 6-0 220 23 Walter Dunston Jr. OLB 6-0 195 24 Tye Smith Sr. CB 6-0 170 25 Navassa Brown Jr. RB 5-9 170 26 Brian Charles So. S 5-11 183 27 Evan Greenwood Fr. RB 5-9 140 28 Marquel Dickerson Fr. RB 5-9 185 29 Brian Dowling Sr. WR/RB 5-10 190 31 Jalil Gordon Jr. S 5-11 185 33 Vince DePaola Jr. OLB 6-0 200 34 Brandon Berney Jr. FB 5-11 220 35 Danny Sutton Fr. P/PK 6-0 165 36 Eddie Lee So. DB 6-0 210 37 Alfonso Augustine R-Fr. DB 6-0 170 38 Riley Davis So. LB 6-0 220 39 Fred Overstreet Sr. LB 6-1 220 41 Jordan Mynatt R-So. S 6-2 186 42 Mike Kelly Jr. RB 5-7 168 43 James Scott Fr. LB 6-1 215 43 Stephen Venanzi Sr. S 6-1 190 44 Zach Heron Fr. TE 6-5 227 45 Zack Vogelei R-Fr. FB 6-1 220 46 Jordan Waite Fr. LB 6-1 231 47 Grayson Boyce Fr. TE 6-2 255 48 Dreon Johnson Jr. FB 6-0 235 49 Emmanuel Holder Jr. FB 5-11 255 50 Greg Grant Jr. LB 6-1 225 51 D’Sean Cummings R-Fr. DE 6-5 240 52 Malik Jackson So. LB 5-11 220 53 James Simms R-Fr. LB 6-3 190 54 Drew Cheripko Sr. DE 6-5 252 56 Ryan Delaire Sr. DE 6-4 250 57 KJ Brandahl Fr. OL 6-4 280 58 Eric Handy So. LB 5-11 240 59 Malik Johnson So. DL 6-1 295 60 Eddie Releford Fr. DE 6-4 225 61 Sam Evans So. OL 6-2 270 62 Jindu Chiazor Fr. OL 6-0 270 63 Reece Burnett Fr. DT 6-2 350 65 Brady Stup So. OC 6-6 295 66 Gavin Class Sr. OG 6-4 295 68 Matt Kauffman Fr. OT 6-6 290 69 Shayne Sullivan So. OT 6-6 285

Hometown/High School (Previous) Waldorf, Md./Maurice J. McDonough Hershey, Pa./Hershey Salisbury, Md./Wicomico Gaithersburg, Md./Damascus Lauderhill, Fla./Nova Hyattsville, Md./Northwestern H.S. Chesapeake, Va./Oscar F. Smith Alexandria, Va./Hayfields Springfield, Va./ St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes Ellicott City, Md./Mount Hebron Audubon, N.J./Camden Catholic Aberdeen, Md./Aberdeen Frederick, Md./ Governor Thomas Johnson Bowie, Md./Friendship Collegiate Acad. Newport News, Va./Woodside Brick, N.J./Red Bank Catholic Matthews, N.C./Providence Day School Severn, Md./Old Mill Odenton, Md./Meade Virginia Beach, Va./Green Lakes Gwynn Oak, Md./Woodlawn Charleston, S.C./Bishop England Rochester, N.Y./Aquinas Institute Harrisburg, Pa./Susquehanna Township Camp Hill, Pa./Mechanicsburg Area West Windsor, N.J./ West Windsor Plainsboro Raleigh, N.C./Wakefield Reisterstown, Md./Franklin Riverdale, Md./DeMatha Catholic Stevensville, Md./Kent Island Waldorf, Md./Northpoint Wayne, N.J./Wayne Hills South Lake, Texas/Carroll Parkton, Md./Hereford Frederick, Md./Gov. Thomas Johnson New Hope, Pa./New Hope Solebury Somerset, N.J./Franklin Wyncote, Pa./George Washington H.S. Highland, Md./River Hill Tampa, Fla./Jefferson Columbia, Md./Wilde Lake Aberdeen, Md./ Aberdeen/Havre de Grace Gloucester, Va./Gloucester Baltimore, Md./Calvert Hall Hampstead, Md./Manchester Valley Cape May Court House, N.J./ Middle Township Cheltenham, Md./St. Stephens St. Agnes Poquoson, Va./Poquoson Houston, Texas/Mayde Creek Baltimore, Md./Calvert Hall Olney, Md./Sherwood Clinton, Md./Frederick Douglass Reisterstown, Md./Franklin Laurel, Md./Reservoir Darnestown, Md./Northwest Bloomfield, Conn./Windsor Torod, Norway/IMG Academy Columbia, Md./Wilde Lake Gaithersburg, Md./Archbishop Spalding Tacoma, Wash./Lake Fallston, Md./Loyola Blakefield Silver Spring, Md./The Bullis School Springfield, Va./Lake Braddock Frederick, Md./Tuscarora Monkton, Md./St. Pauls School York, Pa./York Suburban Crofton, Md./Archbishop Spalding

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Jesus Barrio Levi Lloyd Antonio Harris Clifton Jones Fred Santarelli Derek Pittman Shawn Flaherty Amos Campbell James Hall Jake Schunke Willie Ponder Tre’ Bowens Syd Holt Caleb Hebron Marquise Watts James Harrell Brian Matthews Sean Mooney Sam Hurwitz Tanner Vallely Zain Harps Upshur Jake Ryder Michael D’Angola Max Tejada Tungie Coker Stefan Janik Brendon Gannon Kevin Schroeder Will Hayes Jon Desir

Fr. Fr. R-Fr. R-Fr. So. Jr. R-Fr. So. Fr. Jr. Jr. R-Fr. So. Fr. Fr. R-Fr. R-Fr. Jr. Jr. So. Fr. So. Fr. So. Jr. Jr. Sr. Fr. Fr. Jr.

OL OL OT DT OT OT OC OL OT OT WR TE DE TE TE WR WR TE K TE DL P/K K/P DL DT TE TE K LS DT

6-5 6-2 6-4 6-2 6-6 6-5 6-2 6-3 6-5 6-5 5-11 6-4 6-4 6-3 6-4 5-10 6-2 6-6 5-11 6-6 6-1 6-0 6-2 6-2 6-2 6-4 6-2 6-2 6-1 6-5

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McKinney, Texas/McKinney Boyd Fallston, Md./Fallston Upper Marlboro, Md./Wise Virginia Beach, Va./Tallwood Philadelphia, Pa./The Hill School Md., Lanham/Palotti Oakland, N.J./St. Joseph’s Regional Montclair, N.J./Montclair Cape Coral, Fla./Cape Coral Wayne, N.J./Wayne Hills Portsmouth, Va./Western Branch Bowie, Md./The Maret School Union, N.J./Sayreville War Memorial Jersey City, N.J./High Tech LaPlata, Md./North Point Waldorf, Md./Maurice McDonough Perryville, Md./Perryville Chester Springs, Pa./Malvern Prep Bethesda, Md./Walt Whitman Germantown, Md./Seneca Valley Norfolk, Va./Booker T. Washington Olney, Md./Sherwood Suwanee, Ga./North Gwinnett Orange Park, Fla./The Bolles School Forestville, Md./Largo Sparks, Md./Calvert Hall Halethorpe, Md./Cardinal Gibbons St. James, N.Y./Smithtown East Winston-Salem, N.C./North Forsyth Westbury, N.Y./St. Anthony’s

2014 Towson Coaching Staff Head Coach Rob Ambrose (Sixth Season) Assistant Coaches Matt Hachmann (Defensive Coordinator/Inside Linebackers) Jared Ambrose (Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks) Joe Tricario (Safeties/Special Teams) Reno Ferri (Fullbacks/Tight Ends/Recruiting Coordinator) John Donatelli (Offensive Line) Derrick Johnson (Cornerbacks) Konstantino Kosmakos (Defensive Line) Dassin Blackwell (Running Backs) Jon Schwartz (Outside Linebackers) Mike Moyseenko (Wide Receivers)

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SPANKY TO RETIRE AFTER 2015 Head Baseball Coach Joe “Spanky” McFarland has announced that the 2015 season, his 18th as leader of the Dukes, will be his final one as he will retire from coaching in June. “This spring will be my 38th season of coaching college baseball and it will be my last, as I plan to retire at the conclusion of what will be my 18th season at JMU,” McFarland said. “After coaching at eight colleges in five different states, Deb and I are ready to get off the roller coaster ride that is college athletics and plan to devote time to mutual interests. The list is long of things put on hold due to the year round commitment of our jobs and we are ready and excited to start the next phase of our lives. We would love to travel, including more mission work, and explore different opportunities and adventures. We trust that God will put us where he needs us, just as he did when we came to JMU 17 years ago. “We have both been all in, trying to make a difference in young people’s lives and will continue to do so, in some form or manner,” McFarland continued. “Whatever we end up doing, you can rest assured that JMU, the Shenandoah Valley and the wonderful people that we have come to know and love will always be in our hearts. The timing of an announcement like this is always difficult, but after much prayer, we decided that this moment would be the best for all involved. JMU athletics, my loyal assistant coaches, our players and our committed recruits will all have the gift of time to plan for the future.” ”I want to acknowledge the dedication, hard work and commitment that Coach McFarland has given to our program over the past 18 years,” JMU Athletics Director Jeff Bourne commented. “He and his staff have worked diligently to develop our young men as leaders on and off the field. We have been fortunate to have not only Coach McFarland, but is entire family as a support system for our young men. His wife, Deb, has been incredibly loyal and supportive and Tyler, who played for the Dukes, is a proud graduate and is currently pursuing his professional playing career. We are going to miss Spanky and Deb and acknowledge the positive impact they had on our program and the community in which we live. I wish them much happiness in this new phase of their lives.” A two-time Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Coach of the Year selection in 2002 and 2010, McFarland has led JMU to two CAA Championships in 2008 and 2011 and three NCAA Tournament appearances in 2002, 2008 and 2011. Starting the 2015 and final campaign as the Dukes’ leader, McFarland has a JMU coaching record of 503-450-4 and his 646 Division I wins, including his time at Northern Illinois, placing him among the top 50 active college coaches for career victories at four-year institutions. He was also the Louisville Slugger Conference Coach of the Year four times and East Region Co-Coach of the Year pick by the American Baseball Coaches Association in 2011. In 2008, McFarland added the State Coach of the Year by the Virginia Sports Information Directors and the 2008 College Coach of the Year by the Middle Atlantic Baseball Scouts Association. In 2010, McFarland became the second coach to reach 400 wins at JMU when the Dukes won at East Carolina 11-5 on May 18. He reached 600 career coaching wins during the 2011 season and picked up his 500th JMU win during the 2014 campaign. McFarland has coached nine All-Americans, 54 All-CAA picks, 14 CAA AllRookie selections, five CAA Player of the Year honorees (including Eddie Kim and Kellen Kulbacki twice each), one CAA Pitcher of the Year and 20 ABCA All-East honorees. He also coached three players named to the CAA’s 25th anniversary team in 2010 in Kim, Kulbacki, and Greg Miller. Kulbacki was also recognized as a “Silver Star” as one of the top 25 athletes in any sport in the league’s 25-year history. In 2011, catcher Jake Lowery and shortstop David Herbek became the first JMU teammates to each earn First Team All-America laurels. Lowery, the CAA Player of the Year, captured the Johnny Bench Award as the nation’s best catcher and was tabbed National Hitter of the Year by CollegeBaseballInsider.com. During McFarland’s tenure, the Dukes have had 28 players drafted and 38 have signed professional contracts. One of the most memorable seasons for McFarland and the Dukes was the 2011 campaign. Playing in Veterans Memorial Park for just the second season as the home field for JMU, McFarland guided the team to a 42-19 record while playing the most games in program history and accumulating the third-most wins in a season.

JMU finished first in the CAA (21-9) for the seventh time in program history and the fourth time in McFarland’s 14 seasons at that point and the third occasion in the last six years. The Dukes then went 3-0 in the CAA tournament to capture the program’s second CAA title. The Dukes made their eighth NCAA Division I regional appearance and earned multiple wins in a regional for the first time since 1983 after posting wins over FIU and Maine. JMU finished as runner up of the Chapel Hill Regional, its best postseason showing since reaching the College World Series in 1983. McFarland coached for seven seasons (1991-97) at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Ill., which reinstated baseball in 1991 after discontinuing the program in 1982. He previously was an assistant coach at South Florida (1986-90), Georgia Tech (1983-85), Florida State (1982), Appalachian State (1981), and at his alma mater, Hillsdale College (1977).. His first head coaching job was at Kellogg (Mich.) Community College (1979-80) where he led the Bruins to a 33-13 record. McFarland resurrected the NIU program from the ground up. He accepted the challenge with no team, field, equipment or scholarships. His first team consisted of all non-scholarship, walk-on players. It took only six years for the Huskies to reach the NCAA tournament, thanks in part to nationally-ranked recruiting classes in 1992, 1993 and 1995. McFarland led Northern Illinois to the Midwestern Collegiate Conference regular-season and tournament titles and into NCAA play in 1996 and to third-place league finishes in 1995 and 1997. The conference championship was the first by the school in 24 years, and the 1997 squad led the MCC in hitting with a .323 average. His 143 victories with the Huskies make him the winningest coach in NIU baseball history. In his entire coaching career, McFarland has coached 68 pitchers who signed professional contracts, including 1997 World Series standout Kevin Brown, then of the Florida Marlins and later with the New York Yankees before retiring in 2006. Twelve hurlers have gone on to the Major Leagues. Other proteges include Dave Eiland, who was pitching coach of the New York Yankees under Joe Girardi and is now with the Kansas City Royals, and Mark Quimuyog, who serves as East coast scouting supervisor for the Twins and whose son joined the Diamond Dukes for the 2014 season. Before his seven years in Illinois, McFarland helped guide the Appalachian State, Florida State and Georgia Tech programs to more than 400 victories, season records for wins, national rankings and NCAA tournament bids. In all, he was instrumental in five conference championships, six NCAA tournaments and two #1 national rankings. In addition to coaching, McFarland is on the board of the local chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and he is involved both nationally and locally as part of the Turner Ashby High School Huddle. He is also a deacon at First Presbyterian Church in Harrisonburg. McFarland has traveled to the Dominican Republic four times for the annual Baseball Outreach trip with SCORE International (Sharing Christ Our Redeemer Enterprises), including in 2012. McFarland is a native of New Carlisle, Ohio. He is a 1976 graduate of Hillsdale (Mich.) College with a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in physical education and art. He received a master’s in physical education at Appalachian State in 1981. He played baseball and football at Hillsdale. In late 2010, he was inducted into the SpringfieldClark County Baseball Hall of Fame near his hometown of New Carlisle, Ohio. McFarland’s wife, Deb, is a native of North Palm Beach, Fla. and is a 1982 graduate of Florida State University. The couple helped start the FCA Huddle at Turner Ashby High School. Spanky and Deb’s oldest child, Tara, was married in the Fall of 2010 while their son, Ty, completed his senior season for the Diamond Dukes in 2014. Their son-in-law, Mark Brennan, is a JMU graduate and a police officer in Henrico County (Va.).

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Q&A COACHING WITH XC’S STEWART STAFF Junior Kathleen Stewart has been a force on the trails this fall as she has moved up into a top spot on the JMU cross country roster. We caught up with Kathleen for a feature Q&A. Q: Talk about your overall experience being a student at JMU the last 2+ years. KS: I have loved my time at JMU so far. I love everything about it - the campus, the atmosphere, and all of the people! I liked living in the dorms and now in an apartment with all of the independence! Q: How has being a member of JMU cross country team impacted your college experience? KS: Being on the JMU cross country team has been a huge part of my college experience. I have formed great friendships and made many memories. I love spending time with the team during and outside of practice. Running cross country for JMU also helps me feel like a part of the JMU community. Q: What is one of your fondest memories so far with the team? KS: I love the team Thanksgiving dinner each year. It’s a lot of fun with good food! This year, we did the ropes course together which was scary and challenging but a really fun team bonding experience. Q: How has Coach Dave Rinker helped you grow both as a student and an athlete? KS: Coach Rinker has helped me grow as an athlete by pushing me harder than I ever thought was possible. He has helped me work towards goals and has given me a lot of running advice from all of his experience and expertise. As a student and an athlete, he’s taught me the importance of hard work, focus, and having faith in myself. He has helped shape me into the college student-athlete I am and the person I will be in the future. Q: What have you done to improve and grow on your own as a cross country runner? KS: I try to work hard each day, give my best and focus on the little things like stretching. Q: When you came in two years ago, you had runners such as Katie Harman, Stacey Nobles and Katie Gorman on the team with you as seniors. How did running with a group of standout student-athletes impact you? KS: As a freshman, I really looked up to the senior class. They all had so much experience and great advice. They helped show me what can happen with hard work and dedication and gave me goals to work towards during my four years. I am lucky to have had such great runners and teammates to look up to. Q: As a rookie, you said you wanted to come in and help the team get better. Now as an upperclassman, how will you use what you’ve learned in two years to help the newcomers?

KS: I hope to help the newcomers by giving them guidance in running and school. I want to use the experience I’ve gained to make them feel more comfortable at meets and adjusting to workouts and college in general. I like to emphasize working hard but making sure to enjoy the journey! Q: On a given week, how many miles would you say you run and how has that changed in two years? KS: I run around 55 to 65 miles per week. Each year it has gradually increased. In my freshman year, I was probably averaging around 45 miles per week. Q: How do you and your current teammates pump each other up when training? KS: During workouts we encourage and motivate each other which really helps us get through it. On distance runs we talk with each other and have a good time too. Q: In your freshman video, you talked about your pre-race superstitions. Do you still have those that you came to JMU with and have you obtained any new superstitions prior to races? KS: Yes I still have those same superstitions. Since I’ve come to JMU I am also superstitious with wearing a certain bracelet, necklace and earrings. Q: Has your pre-race song playlist changed at all since your freshman season or is it still stock-piled with Taylor Swift and One Direction? KS: My pre-race music is definitely still mostly Taylor Swift and One Direction. However, now there’s some country music added in there too! I also like One Republic on race days too. Q: What is one thing you wish you knew as a freshman and know now as a junior? KS: From freshman year to now, I have learned to trust Coach Rinker and communicate with him and the trainers. Q: Talk about this year’s team. How well can this team compete with the top squads in the conference and region? KS: This year’s team has quite a few new people which is exciting. Everyone has been doing great in workouts and working hard. We are doing better each meet. We have put lots of work in and it will be exciting to watch it pay off. Our conference and region will be competitive, but we are looking to race as hard as we can and being able to compete with the best teams. Q: There are some big races coming up with Pre-Nationals and the CAA Championships. How will you prepare to run in those big races? KS: To prepare for the upcoming big races, I am going to keep training hard and doing the little things to stay healthy. Coach Rinker tells us to focus on the race not the meet, which helps me get less nervous and more focused on the race and competing in the moment. Q: What’s one thing JMU Nation should know about you? A: Something JMU Nation should know about me…I love watching Netflix and TV shows and I love Froyo!!!

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key dates i n j mu footbal l July 17, 1972

Athletic director Dean Ehlers announced that JMU would start football in 1972 and named Challace McMillin head coach. JMU played five games, including two with junior varsity teams and two with military schools. Most of the 1972 team was recruited from the school’s fall registration lines.

Challace McMillin, JMU's first head coach, confers with a player during the Dukes' first football game in 1972

Oct. 7, 1972

JMU lost 6-0 to Shepherd’s junior varsity in its first game, played on what is now a practice field adjacent to Godwin Hall. The game was to have been played at Harrisonburg High School but wasn’t because of wet conditions. JMU finished 1972 with a 0-4-1 record and without scoring.

Sept. 22, 1973

JMU posted its first win, 34-8 over Anne Arundel (Md.) Community College at Harrisonburg High School. JMU finished the year 4-5, again playing mostly junior varsity and military teams.

Sept. 21, 1974

JMU began its first varsity season with a 24-22 win at Washington and Lee.

Oct. 12, 1974

JMU beat Bridgewater 41-13 in the first game at Bridgeforth Stadium/Zane Showker Field. An astroturf field had been completed during the 1973-74 school year, and temporary seating was used until 1975.

1975

JMU’s unbeaten team of 1975 (9-0-1)

Nov. 11, 1978

JMU won 42-12 at Emory and Henry to finish the year 8-2 and ranked ninth nationally in Division III.

Dec. 18, 1978

JMU announced it would offer 25 scholarships in 1979. Quarterback Frankie Walker and fullback Joe Curro, transfers from Lees-McRae (N.C.) College, were announced as JMU’s first scholarship signees Jan. 17, 1979.

1982

JMU was 8-3 and appeared in the Division I-AA top 20 poll for seven straight weeks, reaching ninth midway through the season. JMU defeated Virginia 21-17 in Charlottesville (Sept. 18), the Dukes’ first win over a Division I-A opponent.

Jan. 4, 1984

Wide receiver Gary Clark became the first JMU player drafted 0by a professional football team when Jacksonville made him its first choice (sixth pick overall) in the United States Football League draft. Jacksonville was an expansion team, and he was its initial draft choice.

Dec. 20, 1984

JMU was 9-0-1 with a seasonopening scoreless tie at Glenville (W.Va.) its only blemish. JMU won the Virginia College Athletic Association title and won seven straight games by seven or fewer points.

Joe Purzycki became JMU’s second head coach, replacing Challace McMillin.

April 29, 1986

Linebacker Charles Haley, JMU’s initial Division I-AA first-team All-America, became the first Duke selected in the National Football League draft (fourth round, San Francisco).

Sept. 18, 1976

JMU beat Towson 28-26 at home, raising its record to 3-0 and its winning streak to 12 games and earning a tie for first place (with C.W. Post) in the NCAA Division III poll.

Sept. 25, 1976

Frankie Walker was among JMU's first group of football scholarship signees in 1979

1987

JMU enjoyed its most successful scholarship season to date, going 9-3 and reaching the NCAA Division I-AA playoffs for the first time. JMU was nationally ranked for nine straight weeks and was ranked as high as third.

JMU played in the first Division III regular-season game televised by a major network (ABC), losing 21-14 at Hampden-Sydney.

Dec. 14, 1990

Oct. 16, 1976

1991

JMU won 17-12 at Davidson, its first win over a Division I foe.

Oct. 14, 1978

JMU’s Board of Visitors unanimously approved moving football to Division I. The Board met in Williamsburg, where JMU lost 32-7 to William and Mary in its first game with an in-state Division I foe. JMU went to Division II in 1979 and to Division I-AA in 1980.

Rip Scherer became JMU’s third head coach, replacing Joe Purzycki. The 9-4 Dukes reached the second round of the NCAA Division I-AA playoffs for the first time. They were nationally ranked for nine straight weeks, and they beat four nationally ranked opponents, three on the road.

1993

JMU first played in the Yankee Conference after joining the league in 1991.

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John Kent (79) and coaches Brent Good (left) and Challace McMillin celebrate JMU's 1982 win at Virginia

1994

JMU set a team record for wins (10-3 record) and reached the second round of the NCAA Division I-AA playoffs for the second time. JMU was nationally ranked for 10 of the regular-season’s last 11 weeks and beat four of five ranked foes it faced.

Jan. 23, 1995

Alex Wood became JMU’s fourth head coach, replacing Rip Scherer, who became head coach at Memphis.

1995

The 8-4 Dukes returned to the playoffs for the second straight year and were nationally ranked in every poll during the season by The Sports Network.

1997

The Atlantic 10 Football Conference assumed the Yankee Conference’s operations

March 19, 1999 Mickey Matthews became JMU’s fifth head coach. He was introduced at a March 22 press conference, and he succeeded Alex Wood, who resigned March 15 to accept a coaching assistant’s position with the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings.

1999

Mickey Matthews was Division I-AA national coach of the year in 1999, 2004, 2008

JMU tied for the Atlantic 10 title, its first Division I crown, and returned to the NCAA playoffs. Mickey Matthews was the Division I-AA coach of the year by The Sports Network; Curtis Keaton was the Atlantic 10 offensive player of the year and a fourth-round draft choice by the

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Cincinnati Bengals; and Chris Morant was the Atlantic 10 defensive player of the year.

2000

JMU’s Delvin Joyce became the first Division I-AA player to reach the 1,000-yard career mark in each of the statistical categories of rushing (1,260), receiving (1,009), kickoff returns (1,902) and punt returns (1,488).

The 9-3 Dukes made their second playoff appearance in three seasons and were nationally ranked in every poll during the season by The Sports Network, including in the top 10 in the final seven polls.

2007

2001

JMU linebacker Derrick Lloyd won the Buck Buchanan Award, sponsored by The Sports Network, as Division I-AA’s top defensive player.

The Colonial Athletic Association assumed the Atlantic 10’s operations. The 8-4 Dukes made their third NCAA playoff appearance in four seasons and were nationally ranked in every poll during the season by The Sports Network and the FCS coaches.

June 6, 2003

2008

Ground was broken on the on the Robert and Frances Plecker Athletic Performance Facility adjacent to Bridgeforth Stadium/Zane Showker Field.

2004

Everett Withers was named JMU’s sixth head coach in 2014.

2006

JMU won the NCAA Division I-AA national title by beating Montana 31-21 Dec. 17 in Chattanooga, Tenn. The 13-2 Dukes set a team record for wins and became the first Division I-AA team to win three road playoff games during the same season. Mickey Matthews was Division I-AA coach of the year by the American Football Coaches Association.

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JMU won the CAA title with an 8-0 record, was the top seed for the NCAA playoffs, and finished 12-2. The playoff appearance was the team’s fourth in five seasons and Mickey Matthews was national coach of the year by The Sports Network and Liberty Mutual.

2013

Everett Withers became JMU’s sixth head coach on December 20.

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jeff bourne athletics director Jeff Bourne is in his second decade as JMU’s athletics director, having already overseen a period of dramatic enhancements on behalf of all of the university’s student-athletes and coaches. At JMU, Bourne leads a program that is competitive within the Colonial Athletic Association as well as at regional and national levels and that has positioned itself to continue to play a major role in intercollegiate athletics. Bourne has overseen processes to ensure the academic, athletic and social success of all JMU student-athletes. In the most recent release, JMU saw its Graduation Success Rate remain above 82 percent for the ninth straight year, with a 100 percent degree completion rate. When Bourne arrived at JMU, the graduation rate among student-athletes was 71 percent and the overall student rate 79 percent. Annual fundraising has improved dramatically under Bourne’s leadership, with an overall increase of more than 400 percent during the past eight years. Student-athlete support services and facility improvements also have been highlights of the past 10 years. JMU enjoys a tremendous academic reputation nationally as evidenced by its continued placement among national and regional publications. For the 16th consecutive year the university ranked as the top public, master’s-level university in the South in the highly regarded annual poll on academic quality conducted by U.S. News & World Report for its guidebook, 2010 America’s Best Colleges. During Bourne’s tenure more than 1,600 conference academic honors have been given to JMU student-athletes, including CAA scholar-athletes, CAA commissioner’s academic award winners and ECAC scholar-athletes of the year. JMU also has had four student-athletes receive NCAA post-graduate scholarships. Over the last three years, more than 2,500 academic awards, including Dean’s List, President’s List and the CAA Commissioners Awards, have been presented to JMU student-athletes. Perhaps the best measure of success is the NCAA’s Academic Progress Rate. JMU has ranked well above the NCAA minimum standard for each of the program’s rating periods, and no JMU teams have been subject to APR-related penalties. Providing outstanding athletics facilities is a primary focus, and JMU will continue to make significant progress in this front during the coming year. In 2009-10, the new Veterans Memorial Stadium complex for baseball and softball was completed; work was recently completed in summer of 2011 on the first phase of the new University Park, including practice and competition facilities for soccer, lacrosse, track and field and cross country with field hockey to follow in the near future; and the $62 Million, 20-month process to renovate Bridgeforth Stadium/Zane Showker Field finished prior to the 2011 season. The football stadium expansion project increased seating at the facility to nearly 25,000 and featured major enhancements, including private suites and club level seating, improved concessions and restroom facilities, improved lighting, and a new media facility. Under Bourne, JMU has developed an enhanced volunteer fundraising network and a point-priority system to recognize donor participation and has implemented programs to increase game attendance and address the needs of athletics infrastructure. These efforts have resulted in unprecedented levels of success in fundraising while driving football attendance to all-time records. Major program enhancements in student-athlete

services and academic advising, sports medicine and strength and conditioning have added to the overall quality of the student-athlete experience as demonstrated in annual senior exit interviews and peer program evaluations. Annual evaluation and information data also is incorporated into a strategic planning and reporting process to enhance the organizational structure of the athletics division with the primary focus on meeting the needs of student-athletes and coaches. “We’re very proud of the accomplishments we’ve had and I am quite fortunate to work with and serve a tremendous group of coaches and a talented support team. We will continue to work together toward the common goals of ensuring the success of our student-athletes in all of their endeavors -- academically, athletically and socially,” Bourne said. “Our goals are to win conference championships and to advance our teams to post-season play while adhering to NCAA and conference guidelines and to graduate our student-athletes. “We continue to strengthen the infrastructure and facilities of the athletics program,” Bourne continued. “Our support centers and athletics personnel are dedicated to providing student-athletes with the best experience possible at the intercollegiate level. We also are extremely pleased with the construction of the Robert and Frances Plecker Athletic Performance Center, which benefits all of our student-athletes with state-ofthe-art academic facilities and serves as an entrance and focal point for our football stadium. Other athletics facilities construction that is being planned and implemented on campus -- immediately new baseball and softball stadiums and enhancement of our football facility and later upgrades for other programs -- will provide JMU with outstanding competition sites.” The Plecker Performance Center, which opened in 2005, was the first significant facility project funded primarily through private resources in JMU athletics’ history. The $10 million facility is adjacent to Bridgeforth Stadium/Zane Showker Field and features support areas for football and areas for entertaining during home football games and for JMU’s athletic hall of fame. Also included is the Challace McMillin Academic Center that benefits performers in all JMU sports programs. Advising and counseling for all of JMU studentathletes take place at the facility, which also includes an outstanding computer lab and strength training and sports medicine facilities. Bridgeforth Stadium/Zane Showker Field, the home of JMU’s football program, has a large electronic videoboard with live game action and video replay capabilities, an

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outstanding FieldTurf playing surface and an enhanced sound system added in recent years. Prior to arriving at JMU in 1999, Bourne served in several athletics roles at Virginia Tech from 1986-97 and was senior associate athletics director at Georgia Tech from 1997-99. At Georgia Tech, he supervised finance, marketing and promotions, ticketing, sports information, and radio and television broadcasts and production. He also was liaison to the Alexander-Tharpe fund, the university’s development arm, and administered baseball and golf. At Virginia Tech, he was associate athletics director during his final two years, and he co-chaired a committee that reviewed gender equity at the school. The committee developed and implemented a plan that brought the school into compliance with federal guidelines and ranked it fifth nationally in compliance. A Salem, Va., native, Bourne was Virginia Tech’s athletics business manager and then associate athletics director for administration and finance. Bourne received his Bridgewater College degree in business administration and accounting in 1981 and completed his master’s degree in education and sports management at Virginia Tech in 1994. He worked for four years in public accounting and received his certification in public accountancy before moving to Virginia Tech, where he first was an internal auditor and a consultant to the athletic business office. He is a 1994 graduate of the Sports Management Institute Executive Program from the University of North Carolina and the University of Southern California. The Bourne family bleeds purple and gold. Bourne’s wife, the former Mary Lou Garber, is a Harrisonburg native,Bridgewater graduate, and received a master’s degree at JMU in integrated science and technology in 2004. She serves as the Director of Technology Innovation at James Madison. They have two sons: Jason, a 2011 JMU graduate is employed at JMU as a Special Gifts Fundraising Officer, while his fiancee Megan Martin, also a 2011 JMU graduate, is the Social Media and Marketing Coordinator for JMU Office of Residence Life. Kyle graduated from JMU in 2014 and works for Goldman Sachs in New York City.

plecker athletic performance center • Named in honor of Robert & Frances Plecker • A $10 million state-of-the-art athletic support facility • 7,000-square foot strength and conditioning center with flat-screen televisions for individual instruction • 5,000-square foot sports medicine facility • Computer lab with more than 30 work stations • Tutoring and small group meeting facilities • JMU’s Athletic Hall of Fame • Student-athlete lounge

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are extremely pleased with the Robert and Frances Plecker Athletic Performance Center, which benefits all of our student-athletes with state-of the-art academic facilities and serves as a focal point for our athletics program.â&#x20AC;? - Jeff Bourne, JMU director of athletics

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bridgeforth stadium/zane showker field

• 24,877-seat lighted facility in the center of campus, features a FieldTurf playing surface, a state-of-the-art support facility in the south end zone, and a 24-by-60 videoboard above the south end zone • Construction began following the 2009 season and was completed prior to the 2011 campaign • Stadium is named for William E. Bridgeforth of Winchester, Va., a longtime JMU supporter and board of visitors member whose family remains very active with JMU • Playing field is named for Harrisonburg-area businessman Zane Showker, a longtime JMU supporter and university board rector and for whom JMU’s business school facility is named • Originally constructed in three phases. A synthetic playing surface was installed in 1973-74, the east stands (near Godwin Hall, JMU’s athletics/kinesiology facility) in 1975 and the previous west stands in 1981 2014 JMU Football - 52

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Duke Club Endowed Donors Anonymous (2) Adams Endowed Golf Scholarship Joseph A. Alexander Scholarship

Funkhouser Endowed Scholarship

Robert & Frances Plecker Scholarship

Gira Endowed Scholarship

Riddleberger Brothers, Inc. Endowed Scholarship

Justin Marshall Armitage Memorial Scholarship Benshoff Distance Runner Scholarship Fund

Gracie Family Endowed Golf Scholarship

Mr. & Mrs. H. D. (Ike) Riddleberger, Jr. Scholarship The Ridgway Endowment

The Black Brothers, Inc. Paint & Wallcovering Co. Endowed Scholarship

The Conrad Helsley ‘72 & Esther Helsley Endowment for General Student-Athlete Scholarships

Steve B. Dod Endowed Scholarship

Holsinger Family Endowed Scholarship

Godfrey Thomas Endowed Scholarship

Kathy & Bob Wade Scholarship

Bonnie Neff Hoover Endowed Scholarship

Bompiani Endowed Scholarship

Mr. & Mrs. Cletus Houff Scholarship

Sciarrone Soccer Scholarship Showalter Family Endowed Scholarships (3)

Gordon D. Bowman Scholarship

James & Joan Hughes Family

The Apple Scholarship

Babe & Sidney Louis Hyatt Memorial Scholarship

Les Branich Endowed Scholarship Fund

J-M Apartments Endowed Scholarship

William E. Bridgeforth Scholarship

The Paul Harris ‘96 & Tony Jordan ‘97 Athletic Scholarship Endowment Fund (2)

Mr. Joseph A. Alexander

Mike & Kerry Benshoff

Black Brothers, Inc. Paint & Wallcovering Company Henley Carter & John Dod

Bob Wade Lincoln Mercury, Inc. Dr. & Mrs. Larry Bompiani

Bowman Apple Products Co., Inc. Mr. Gordon D. Bowman, II Edward L. Branich

Mr. & Mrs. William E. Bridgeforth, Jr.

The Champs/Life Skills Fund

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph K. Funkhouser, II Mr. John D. Gira Brian W. Gracie

Dr. Conrad Helsley & Esther Helsley Mr. Ronald E. Holsinger Bonnie Neff Hoover Houff Foundation

James & Joan Hughes

The Sidney Louis Hyatt Estate

Mr. James & Mr. John Monger, III Paul Harris & Tony Jordan

Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Plecker Riddleberger Brothers, Inc.

Mr. & Mrs. H. D. Riddleberger, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Frank Ridgway

Kramer Family Scholarship Elmer & Mary Kramer

Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Shady

Mr. & Mrs. W. Raymond Showalter, Jr. David & Kim Showalter

Challace McMillin Student-Athlete Forum Endowment

Joseph Showker ‘79 & Deborah Showker ‘78

Zane Showker Scholarship Mr. Zane D. Showker

Eugene J. Siciliano, Sr. Endowed Scholarship Mark & Ann Siciliano

Jane & Rick Smith Scholarship Fund Jane & Rick Smith

Betty & Frank Campbell Scholarship

The John David Kraus Memorial Scholarship The John D. Eiland Family Scholarship

Harold W. Carr Memorial Scholarship

Hugh & Nancy Lantz Endowed Scholarship

Dr. & Mrs. Ronald E. Carrier Scholarship

Virgil C. Armstrong Memorial Scholarship

Ruth Wampler Clark Endowed Scholarship

The Lemish Family Scholarship

Coleman Family Endowed Scholarship

Litten & Sipe Endowed Scholarship

Robert & Carolyn Wetsel Endowed Scholarship Fund

Homer & Nellie Long Family Endowed Scholarship

JMU Student Duke Club Endowed Scholarship Tobin Scholarship

Costco Scholarship William A. Julias Memorial Scholarship Fund Cunningham Endowed Scholarship

Luth Family Endowed Scholarship

Turner Family Endowed Scholarship Fund

Maria Malerba Women’s Tennis Scholarship Mason Family Scholarship

Mr. & Mrs. David Kiser Family Scholarship

Ted & Stephanne Byrd & Scott & Anne Marie Elles Mr. & Mrs. Frank Campbell Robby & Ann Carr

Ronald & Edith Carrier

Charles W. Clark & Miriam M. Clark Warren & Judi Coleman Dan & Melinda Beam

Mr. & Mrs. Terrence John Cunningham

Daniel’s Scholarship (2)

Dan & Robin Newberry

Don Largent & Family Scholarship Don Largent Roofing, Inc.

Duke Dog Scholarship The Martha Hall Dunbar ‘80 Endowment for the Women’s Varsity Tennis Program Kevin Robert Dunbar

Eagle Carpet Endowed Scholarship Fund Rodney Eagle

Dean & Joanne Ehlers Scholarship Fund Mark T. Farrell ‘80 Athletic Scholarship Endowment Mark T. Farrell ‘80

James W. Quick Endowed Scholarship Russell & Mary Fleetwood & Family

Harry & Margaret Flippo Scholarship Harry & Margaret Flippo

Matthew Ritter Flook Endowed Scholarship Fund The Flook Family & Friends

Forbes Family Scholarship Bruce & Lois Forbes Jeff & Stephanie Forbes

Joseph & Audrey Najjum Women’s Golf Scholarship Rachel Frye

The John D. Eiland Family

Nancy Lantz & Hugh Lantz Robert & Gail LaRose Don & Sue Lemish Litten & Sipe

Mr. & Mrs. Homer A. Long, Jr. The Luth Family

Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. Mason

Mathie Endowed Scholarship James & Virginia Mathie

The J. R. McIntyre, Sr. Scholarship The James R. McIntyre, Jr. Family

Michael Endowed Scholarship Mr. & Mrs. V. Erwin Michael

Michael Endowed Scholarship Mr. & Mrs. Vern Michael

Morris Endowed Scholarship Mr. & Mrs. Jerry F. Morris

Browns Pharmacies, Inc. Endowed Scholarship The Necsary Family

Dr. & Mrs. Ray V. Sonner Scholarship Dr. & Mrs. Ray V. Sonner

Souder Endowed Scholarship

Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Gladstone Souder, Jr.

Sprinkel Endowed Scholarship

Mr. & Mrs. James G. Sprinkel

Stone Scholarship Fund

Mr. & Mrs. Giles R. Stone

Storeman Specialty Scholarship Mr. & Mrs. Eldon Layman

Linda B. Tobin

James & Elizabeth Turner David & Donna Kiser

Valler Endowed Scholarship

Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Atwood Valler

Valley Blox Scholarship Valley Blox, Inc.

Roselee M. Wagoner Memorial Scholarship The Richard Wagoner Family

Wease Endowed Scholarship Mr. & Mrs. Bob Wease

Russell Weaver Scholarship Mrs. Russell Weaver

The Weaver Family Endowed Scholarship Fund The Weaver Family

Neff Endowed Scholarship

The Adam R. Wheatcroft Memorial Endowment for Archery Scholarships

Nielsen Construction Co., Inc. Scholarship

James H. Wheatley Family Scholarship

O’Donnell Family Scholarship

WHSV-TV Endowed Scholarship Fund R. Rolston Endowed Scholarship Fund

Mr. & Mrs. Jack S. Neff

Nielsen Construction Co., Inc. Danny & Gail O’Donnell

William A. (‘77) & Janet Bourland (‘78, ‘81) O’Donnell Athletic Scholarship Endowment William A. (‘77) & Janet Bourland (‘78, ‘81) O’Donnell

Animal Health & Specialties, Inc. Scholarship Animal Health & Specialties

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Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Wheatcroft Mr. & Mrs. James H. Wheatley

Marlene Wilbarger

Women’s Athletic Scholarship

Full Scholarship $23,668+

Downtown Dining Alliance

Scholar-Athlete $11,000+

Dr. Richard Hetherington and Dr. Teresa Ulrey Ken and Sue Bartee Verstanding Broadcasting J-M Apartments Devine Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Michael B. Battle JMU Bookstore Bruce and Lois Forbes Cliff and Kristen Wood

Royal $5,500+

Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Alger Jackson Hotel Management / Tom, Jan & Jenifer Jackson Thomas and Kristin Dahl Joe and Sallie Funkhouser Steve and Alice Brown Cline Energy Company ECC Holding Company LLC Harrisonburg Construction Virginia Eagle Distributing John Rothenberger Partners Excavating Company Mike and Tracy Fornadel Daniel’s Kelly Law Robert Stacy Donley’s Construction Company Valley Building Supply, Inc. Donnie Hill Robby and Ann Carr Tenneco, Inc nTelos White Wave Foods Front Row Marketing Mr. and Mrs. Henry M. Loughran Dr. Dorothy Rowe Dr. and Mrs. Jim Riley Denise and Jerry Gibson Lantz Construction Company Patrick Rockelli Virginia Business Systems Craig and Susan Stallings Mr. and Mrs. Warren K. Coleman Mr. Edward L. Branich and Ms. Cynthia L. Horner Dick Gardner Truck Enterprises, Inc.

Jerry and Becky Morris Mr. & Mrs. Clement W. Goodman Samuel and Carol Busey Larry and Barbara Caudle Frank and Suzanne Ridgway Alan and Judy Miller Dynamic Aviation Group and Karl & Barbara Stoltzfus Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Bowles Mike and Angie Gochenour Bernie and JoAnn Dean Moseley Architects Mr. Ronald E. Holsinger The Weaver Family Jarl and Beth Bliss Joe and Debbie Showker Aramark Corporation Mr. John E. Perry Bob Wade Auto World, Inc. Nancy Lantz Skanska USA Gary and Leshia Broadwater Ed and Zizi Sipe Shenandoah Valley Duke Club Region Doug and Sharon Largent Consumers Auto Warehouse Elliott Automotive Group

Crown $3,500

Keith’s Auto Sales Harper Associates Riddleberger Brothers, Inc. J. Andrew Holder Matt Benedetti Mr. James R. Howard Fine Earth John and Celia Bavis Dr. Eileen S. Nelson Mr. Sean Kelly Dr. Linwood H. and Judith M. Rose Classic Kitchens Inc. Summit Community Bank Kate Renalds Andrew Huggins Scott and Mary Gessay W.A. Lynch Roofing Co. Lynch Richard and Vanessa Evans Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Gardner Asfa Plastic Surgery Madeleine Luck Ms. Susan J. McGhee Vijay and Sydney Mago Joel and Kris Slocum Jonathan A. Rezadoost Rhonda Stanton Means Mr. Daniel D. Lively

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AJ and Beth Fisher Bob and Marian Ziemba Valley Honda Lenhart Pettit PC Pat and Kelly Sweet Bruce and Barbara Morton Ms. Kathleen Leber Mr. and Mrs. Michael Funkhouser Frank and Cari Hancock SYSCO Food Services of Virginia Mr. and Mrs. George A. Baumgardner, Jr. Doug and Mary Strup Ferguson Enterprises, Inc United Bank Joe and Linda Montgomery Karin Flagle WHSV-TV 3 Mr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Brown Mr. J. Robert Hummer Office Products Rachel Muxlow Rachel and David Frye Rick and Lane Witthoefft Fran and Steve Smith Howard and Linda Hicks SunTrust Bank Joseph and Lorelei Avery Classic Tuxedos & Classic Cleaners Michael Rebibo Bill McGovern LD & B Insurance and Financial Services Premier Auto Body MillerCoors Alan and Ginger Strauss Edith Mechling Nicholas and Melanie Roupas Roger and Cindy Lee Don and Wendy Pepper Kathy and Macie Moran W.M. Jordan Company VBS Mortgage Michael and Amanda Ross JMU Alumni Association Tony and Shirley Brown Jake Magarity Comcast Spotlight Sandra and Christopher DiPasquale William T. Bates, Jr. Blackwell Engineering Kenneth and Julia Lawhorn Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey K. Forbes Dan and Nancy Brubaker John and Dawn Morris Donna and Bob Golson James and Martha Watkins Jane and Rick Smith ACME Stove Co.

Lisa and Andrew Forward Sid and Jo Ann Smith Michael and Dawn Jones McDaniel Contractor Services LLC. Mr. and Mrs. Lee W. Campbell Blue Ridge Beverage Company, Inc. The Frazier Quarry, Inc. Kevin and Patti Kelly Dennis and Genevieve Petrella Donald Lemish William Hall Mr. Walt Hurley Joe and Jo Ann Converse Sherry and Steven Andrews Sharon and Ric Struthers Houff Foundation Mark and Jennie Warner Susan and Michael Keys Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin D. Keefer Ms. Casey Carter Dr. and Mrs. Ronald E. Carrier Jeff and Mary Lou Bourne Harrisonburg Auto Mall Donna and Randy Harper Charlie and Sherry King Mrs. Karen E. Terrell Hampton Roads Duke Club Region

Directors $2,000+

Geary Cox Rockingham Canvas Co., Inc.

Chad Hanna Tony Eifler Eric Korn Duane and Jeanette Burpoe Dr. and Mrs. Lincoln Loucks Mr. Greg Cottrell Keith and Kathy Adkins Steve Laskin Anonymous Kelly and Susan Waffle Mr. and Mrs. Willard G. Williams Brandon and Cara Sweeney Mr. Kenneth A. Surber Tom and Lisa Gibson Debra and Arthur Dean Joseph G. Myers Joe and Annette Paxton Harman Realty Phil and Kim Cockrell Mr. and Mrs. Michael Benton Beahm Dan and Melinda Beam John and Tina Dod Christy Bradburn and Brian Koerner John F. Long Kevin D. Humphries Delvin and Ebony Joyce Catherine and Rex Swetnam Christina Roeder and Jason Carty Richard Yancey Jathan Payne Mr. Marc C. Gillions Todd Withers Donald R. Coffey

Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Wood Kevin and Melinda Wood Jordan White Mr. Cam Morrison Greg Shaffer Cathy and Cameron McLennan Mark and Aileen Battaglini Diane Field Sandy and Jane Berry Kevin Scott Bailey Mr. and Mrs. F. Claiborne Johnston, III Mary Smith Karen and Bob Wheatley Jimmy and Patsy Garber Jack and Diana Neal Phil and Cindy Wishon Tim and Terri Palkovitz Christopher O’Brien Jason Atkins Mr. and Mrs. Don Earman Kurt and Shelly Hodgen Cathy and Carl Karlburg Brad and Mary-Ellen Chewning Mr. Samuel S. Silek Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy McCommons Dr. and Mrs. John Edson McKee Charles and Sara Runyan Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey A. Kroll Mr. & Mrs. Frank Batten Marshall and Gloria Price O’Neill’s Grill Christine and Ricky Johnson Clark & Bradshaw

Wheel Club

Thank you for your support!

Augusta Dodge Jeep William Elliott

Bob Wade Auto World, Inc. John Wade

Consumers Auto Warehouse Andrew Wiley

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Elliott Chevrolet William Elliott

Keith’s Auto Sales Keith Knupp

Greg and Linda Cross Mr. & Mrs. Richard Strauss Anonymous Sam and Mary Jones Scott and Linda Crawford Mike and Kathy Thomas Charles and Mary Henderson Kent and Karen Folsom Cathy and Paul Fucci Richard and Pat Mason Eddie Edwards Signs, Inc. Kline May Realty Rockingham Group Phyllis Sonner Mr. and Mrs. P. Michael Weber Mr. Timothy Michael Clayton Frank and Betty Campbell Mr. Ollie Reese III Mr. and Mrs. David G.Thomas Mike Drechsler Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Testwuide, III Lou Bartram Jeff and Renee Bilodeau Kjellstrom & Lee Roof Center Milton and Linda Kline Jeff and Karen Wolter Charles and Erin Fairchild Dennis and Cecily Haston Mr. and Mrs. Steven C. Smith Samuel S. Silek Paul Keppel

Dr. and Mrs. Conrad Helsley Wal-Mart Distribution Center Virginia Golf Cars Brian M. and Elisabeth Dixon BB&T - Harrisonburg James and Susan Grow Anonymous Mr. Stacy Shiflet Telemedia Productions, Inc. Signs USA Trey & Jolie Mauck John and Sherry Schulze Sharie Kirsch Sober Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Adams Mike and Kathleen McRoberts Michael and Martha Moneymaker Richard and Gail Hendrick Timothy & Meredith Mountcastle Dr. & Mrs. George L. Weidig (Becky) Mr. J. Philip Bain, Jr. Bruce Claybrook Robert D. Boucher Amy Bryk Ron and Sandra Cereola Mr. and Mrs. Phil Salopek John and Ann Burris Anonymous Jerry Hogge Susan and Bo Trumbo Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gooden John and Amy Meck Ms. Jo Ellen Wilson and Ms. Linda M. Elliott

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Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Brady Teresa and Ron French Mike and Paula McMahan Dr. Michael E. Busing Kenny and Chrissy Brooks Mr. Mickey Dean Charles Skeens Craig and Susie Phaup James and Pramila Robinson Brown Edwards Company Bill and Beverly Loomis Miss Sandra K. Lacks Todd and Cereta Newkirk Mike and Lisa Smith Timothy Masten Bruce and Kathy Wine Design Electric J.J. and Julie Hogan Barry and Lillian Saadatmand Anonymous Eagle Carpet, Inc. Kirby and Susan Smith Mr. Bobby Fralin Benjamin and Kristiane Graham Nancy Voorhees Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Popik Todd and Robin Winterfeldt Dennis and Sara Zimmerman Mr. Howard Hahn & Mrs. Zanette ShowkerHahn Mrs. Ruth Bridgeforth John Martin

Craig and Ashley Privott Dean and Joanne Ehlers Grover and Terry Barrett Gail and Jerry Beverage Steve and Christie Cornwell Elliott and Rebecca Boyd Dave and Debbie Lumsden Mr. and Mrs. Robert Barton Mr. Charles T. Campbell Mike and Karen Boylan Stephen and Lesley Ravas Mr. and Mrs. James T. Hill Alice and Jimmy Julias Mr. Larry Kenneth Landes Mr. and Mrs. C. Ramsey Lovin, Jr. Shelia A. Moorman Greg and Karen Warnock Walter and Dorothy Smith Challace and Mary Lou McMillin Dan Catlaw Randolph Brownell Mr. William L. Cassell Ronald and Catherine Arehart Mrs. Audrey Smith Bill and Janet O’Donnell Roger and Peggy Rapp Mike and Susan Myers Karl and Tina Kiracofe Chip Mahan Suellen & Alfred Good Mr. and Mrs. Jason W. Adkins Pudnzpop Lawn Care Gregg and Doreen Ruyak Ryan Rankin Watermark Design Jim and Deborah Underhill Robert and Kristen Keeling Dale Smith Mr. and Mrs. Paul M. Thompson Fredericksburg Duke Club Region Rob C. Jones Mike and Carol Schikman Mr. Timothy Wilson Black Mr. & Mrs. David Swett Geoff and Paula Polglase Christopher W. Lawyer Ted and Stephanne Byrd Giles and Donna Stone Danny and Brandy Hales Ralph and Jeff Appel Randy and Amy Blanchetti Degesch America, Inc. Judith S. Strickler Daniel D. Lynn Brandon and Heather Hedrick Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Mosman, Jr.

Bluestone $1,500+

Carol Benassi Kenny and Becky Hess Mark and Paula Searle Fred and Lerita Milbert Kelly and Timothy Zuber David and Kathryn Rexrode Zac Hittie Dr. & Mrs. Newcity Mr. Jeremy W. Brown Joshua David Verstandig Jessica and Michael Phillips Bill and Joyce Turk Ron Allen Cheryl Billingsley Drs. Jim and Peggy Shaeffer Mr. & Mrs. John F. Knight Brian Allen Linger Dale and Mary Jo Hulvey William Balint Anonymous David and Carole Camden Stephen and Elizabeth Skordinski Lloyd and Cheryl Martin Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. Cooper, III Ms. Marguerite M. Cassidy Joey Lear Mr. and Mrs. Paul D. Stickles Kim and Dan Bowman Art and Denise O’Donnell Bill and Sharon Lam Dr. and Mrs. James Simmons Mr. and Mrs. John Mann Christopher Rice Patty and Michael Layman Douglas and Cheryl Wiedeman Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey E. Tickle Anonymous Jason and Carolyn Martin Chris Corridon Scott and Kathleen Weismiller Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Phillips Bill and Cynthia Bays Mr. and Mrs. Brad Butler Hayes Construction and Son Inc. Dwayne Johnson Thomas Moncure Ellen and TL Shackelford Dr. and Mrs. Michael Loso Matthew and Doreen Walter James and Barbara Forbes Philip H. Maxwell Jim and Janet Guynn Scott and Melissa Simmons Dr. and Mrs. Joseph D. Enedy

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Nicholas Rau Brent and Amy Lenz Mark and Justin Dudley Cheryl and Russell Corser Steven Toyota Mr. Jerry Fairman and Ms. Elvira de la Garza John and Faye Sellers

Gold $1,000+

Chester and Nancy Bradfield Mrs. Lucinda A, Noftsinger Mr. and Mrs. Kevin VanPelt Michael and Kay Walsh Jeffrey F. DuVal John And Melissa Fraim Don and Linda Trumble Milton C. and Lori Gravely Mr. and Mrs. Lawson K. Headley, Jr. Sam and Trish Snow Charlie and Robyn Newman Allen and Kelly Jenkins Christopher J. Boyd David and Marissa Davis Teri and Mark DeBartolo Jon and Christin Butler Skip and Eileen Martin Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin Carr, Jr. Dustin Didawick & Jamie Richards Bryan and Heather Goltry Richard and Donna Brehm Curtis Sheets Nadine Morgan Tim and Gail Jameson Laura J. Cilmi Kris and Suzette Negaard Eric and Stephanie Bowlin Doug & Marnie Sheets Robert Coles Henry J. Schiefer Mr. and Mrs. C. Elwood Whitmore Matthew Mertz Thomas and Alexis Joyce Michael and Allison Holbert Don and Susan Parr Mr. and Mrs. J. Byron Mehlhaff Kurt and Dona Rodgers Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey B. Kowalsky Rockingham Cooperative, Inc. Amy and John Daylor Stu and Amy Daylor Phillip Updike and Christina Updike Scott and Sheri Campbell Arthur Ernst Scott and Eileen Mundt Kenneth and Kim Rutherford

Scot and Bonnie Townshend Walter and JJ Jones Jerrel and Wendy Weaver Mr. Frank Payne Darrin and Linda White Gerald and Patricia Fuller R.J. And Jennifer Smolenski Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Reskovac Tim and Leslie Griles Curt and Grace Blang Jon and Paige Bartlett Dr. James and Mrs. Sue M. Haley Pim and Robin Jager Steve George Mr. and Mrs. Beverley Brown Mr. and Mrs. H. Hadley Whitlock Mr. and Mrs. Walter A. Wilson, III Warren and Denise Marshall Erik K. Pitzer Mr. and Mrs. Leo A. Hibson, III Bob and Janice Kenney Eric and Rebecca Kuester Mr. and Mrs. John Kaltenborn

Mr. and Mrs. Lee Shifflett Nick and Jill Langridge Mr. and Mrs. David A. Barnes Mr. Cameron F. Miller Mr. and Mrs. Russell Jordan Kip and Tracey Fitzgerald Tom and Sarah Wells John and Charlotte Outland Jon and Rebecca McNamara Richard and Patricia Boyd Scott and Wendy Satchell Mr. Michael E. Ruckman, Jr. Jeff and Sandra Smelley Michael and Paula Boblitz Diane and Alan Stamp Scott Nance Gregory Mueller Jeff Smyser Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Kraft Shaun and Jane-Anne Herkins Mr. and Mrs. Randal W. Thompson Paul and Cannie Campbell Dave and Sue Elwell

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Paul and Sherry Cline Union First Market Bank Jason and Chin Marino Mr. Eric Hansen Janessa Baker Jessica Marie DeLosa Hope Rhoads Craig and Deborah Clark Jeff and Natalie Nelson Mr. & Mrs. Everett Withers Mr. Josh Wolfe Alison and Douglas Duenkel Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Smith Mike Hart John and Deirdre Gordon David and Dianne Caldwell Ms. Gwen E. Armentrout Bill and Beth Nash Lyn and Dennis Hart

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Hall of fa m e

JMU’s Athletic Hall of Fame honors individuals who by excellence of their athletic achievements or their connection with athletics as a competitor, coach, administrator or interested individual have brought recognition and esteem to themselves and JMU. Individuals nominated for their athletic achievements must have made significant contributions to the JMU program as members of a varsity team and have earned a baccalaureate degree from JMU or left the university in good academic standing. JMU coaches, JMU administrators, and other individuals who have distinguished themselves in various athletics-related activities may be considered. Included may be JMU alumni who have brought distinction to the university and non-JMU alumni who have distinguished themselves in JMU athletics-related areas. Individuals nominated for their achievements as student-athletes are eligible for consideration for induction following a period of 10 years after competing. Individuals nominated for their contributions as employees of JMU may be considered three years after honorable termination of employment from the university. Others may be considered as deemed appropriate by the selection committee. Nominations may be made at any time but must be received by Sept. 30 for consideration during that academic year. Nominations should be made to JMU Athletic Hall of Fame, Athletics Communications, MSC 0404, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807. Nominations should be in the form of a letter that documents the credentials for the individual to be considered for induction. JMU’s Athletic Hall of Fame members include the following:

1988

Mary Lou Carroll ’56

Field Hockey, Basketball, High School Coach

Katherine Johnson ’77 Basketball

Althea Loose Johnston Coach Basketball

Field Hockey, Lacrosse

1994

1989

Mendy Childress ’79

Sherman Dillard ’78

Basketball

Christine Shelton ’70

Basketball, Field Hockey, Tennis

1990

Gary Clark ’84 Football

Maria Grosz-Pope ’81 Swimming & Diving

Challace McMillin

Dorothy V. Harris ’53

Basketball, Field Hockey, Swimming, Sports Psychologist

Robert W. Ryder ’75 Archery

Coach Football, Cross Country, Track & Field

1995

Les Branich ’76 Football

Janet McCullough Gerard ’83

1991

Archery

George Toliver ’73

Margaret Horn

Basketball

Coach Archery

Gracie VanDyck ’47

Basketball, Field Hockey, High School Coach

1992

1996

1997

Dean Ehlers

Administrator, Coach Basketball, Cross Country

Floretta Jackson (’87)

1998

Brad Babcock

Coach Baseball

Sydney Beasley ’88 Basketball

Floretta Jackson ’87 Basketball

Bernard Slayton ’77 Football

Linton Townes ’82 Basketball

1999

Marjorie Berkley ’45 Administrator, Coach

Lou Campanelli

Coach Basketball

Mark Carnevale ’82 Golf

Pat Dean ’ 61

Basketball, Field Hockey High School Coach

2000

Cindy Gilbert-Bevilacqua ’84 Archery

Jeff Bowyer ’87 Wrestling

Alan Mayer (‘74)

2001

Warren Marshall ’87 Football

Shelia Moorman

Coach Basketball

Sandy Wilson ’87 Field Hockey

2002

Juli Speights Henner ’92

Cross Country, Track & Field

Charles Haley ’86

Julianne Hull Elicker ’79

Steve Stielper ’80

Carol Horton ’68

Dzalya Manns ’89

Bob Vanderwarker

Football

Administrator, Coach Basketball, Field Hockey Football

Soccer

Dee McDonough ’73

Football

Baseball

Scott Norwood ’82

Ray Laroche ’75

Ron Stith ’77

Billy Sample ’77

L. Leotus Morrison

Basketball

Track & Field

Soccer

Linton Townes (’82)

Pat Dosh ’78

Susan Shreckhise Slater ’83

Alan Mayer ’74

Dr. Ronald Carrier

1993

Basketball, Field Hockey High School Coach, Official

Caroline Sinclair

Field Hockey, Lacrosse Track & Field

Dan Ruland ’83 Basketball

Administrator, Coach Fencing

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Basketball

Coach Soccer

Hall o f fa m e 2004

Woody Bergeria ’78 Football

Christy Morgan

Kaarlo Kankkunen ’95

Adam Wheatcroft ’04

Nora Maguire White ’92

2005

2009

Soccer

Archery

Charles “Lefty” Driesell Coach Basketball

Archery

Lorenzo Bundy ’82 Baseball

Linton Townes ’82

Lacrosse

Dr. Ronald E. Carrier University President

Tiombé Hurd ’95

Missy Dudley-Heft ’89

2006

Bethany Eigel ’00

Lacrosse

Track & Field

Basketball

Mark Gabriele ’95

Swimming & Diving

Alisa Harris ’88 Matt Holthaus ’95 Track & Field

Carole Thate ’96

Cross Country/Track & Field

Todd Winterfeldt ’78) Baseball

Women’s Cross Country/ Track & Field

Men’s Swimming & Diving

Baseball

Brent S. Bennett ‘95 Soccer

Clyde Hoy ‘82 Football

Eupton C. Jackson ‘91

Shelley Klaes-Bawcombe ‘97

Diane Buch Traynor ‘88

Patrick McSorley ‘96

Football

Field Hockey, Lacrosse

Field Hockey

Mike Cawley Football

Curtis Keaton Megan Riley Lacrosse

Aimee Vaughan Sharp

tWomen’s Soccer, Lacrosse

Jason Long

Cross Country/Track & Field

2012

Ryan Frost (‘10)

Men’s Basketball

Ryan Frost ‘97

Jim Barbe ‘77

Eileen Arnaldo

Samantha Bates Floyd ‘98 Russ Coleman

Volleyball

2007

2011

Charles Fisher

2010

Lindsay Collingwood ‘00

Field Hockey

Men’s Swimming & Diving, Coach

Football

Lynn Craun ’82

Basketball

Paul Morina ‘12

Soccer

Steve Hood ’91 Basketball

Kim Arehart ’90

Basketball

E. Ashley Williamson ’96

Coach Field Hockey

2003

Gary Butler ’73

Julie Franken ’87 Basketball

Eileen Arnaldo ‘11

Brooks Teal

2008

Cross Country/Track & Field

2013

JW Mitchell Baseball

Cindy Slagle Flickinger

Kent Culuko

LeAnn Buntrock

Tony Booth

Eriq Williams

Jess Marion

Paul Morina

Jen Ulehla

Cross Country/Track & Field Cross Country/Track & Field Football

Men’s Basketball Football

Lacrosse

Wrestling

Coach Lacrosse

Ben Cooke

Lacrosse

Track and Field

Men’s Soccer

2014 inductees Gail Decker Lacrosse

Mike Fox Men’s Cross Country/ Track & Field

Delvin Joyce Football

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Lisa Staedt Lacrosse

1994 Field Hockey Team

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JMU Football H a l l o f fa me Woody Bergeria (1974-77) Defensive Line

Kodak first-team All-America and JMU’s defensive MVP in 1977… key player on JMU’s 9-0-1 team in 1975.

Ron Stith (1973-76) Running Back

Ran for 2,308 yards and 23 TDs while sharing time with hall of famer Bernard Slayton… member of JMU’s 9-0-1 team in 1975.

Les Branich (1972-76) Quarterback

Quarterback on JMU’s first four teams, including its 9-0-1 squad in 1975… All-Virginia in 1974.

Charles Haley (1982-85) Linebacker

JMU’s career tackles leader and first Division I-AA first-team All-America and NFL draftee (San Francisco, 1986)… first five-time Super Bowl winner.

Bernard Slayton (1973-76) Running Back

Ran for 2,161 yards and 21 TDs while sharing time with hall of famer Ron Stith… member of JMU’s 9-0-1 team in 1975.

Challace McMillin (1972-84)

Mike Cawley (1993-95)

Led JMU for 13 years, starting the program and rebuilding it at the scholarship level… had a 64-52-1 JMU record.

Led the Dukes to two NCAA playoff appearances in 1994 and 1995… set JMU season passing records during each of his three seasons… drafted by the Indianapolis Colts.

Coach

Quarterback

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JMU Football H a l l o f fa me

Curtis Keaton (1998-99)

Gary Clark (1980-83)

Quarterback

Wide Receiver

Set and matched multiple school records during his JMU career… Atlantic 10 and ECAC Offensive Player of the Year in 1999… selected in the fourth round of the 2000 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals.

Had 155 JMU receptions and more than 600 professional catches, mostly with the Washington Redskins with whom he won two Super Bowls.

Warren Marshall (1982-86) Running Back

JMU’s career (4,168) and game (264) rushing yards leader… had 20 100yard games and three 1,000-yard years.

Eupton Jackson (1987-90) Safety

Team captain, state defensive player of the year and named to four All-America first teams as a 1990 senior… member of JMU’s 1987 playoff team… had 362 career tackles.

Scott Norwood (1978-81) Placekicker

Had 32 JMU field goals, including 15 in 1980… all-pro with the Buffalo Bills with whom he scored more than 600 points.

Eriq Williams (1989-92) Quarterback

Holds JMU’s career record for total offense with 7,678 yards and career rushing touchdowns with 32… Also is the leader in combined rushing/passing touchdowns with 72… Third on JMU’s career passing yards and career touchdown passes lists and fourth on career scoring list.

Delvin Joyce (1997-2000) Tailback

A four-year letterwinner for the Dukes… Led the team to an 8-4 mark in 1999, an Atlantic 10 co-championship and a berth in the NCAA Playoffs… Was only the third player in NCAA history with 1,000 career yards in rushing, receiving and returns, finishing with a then school-record 5,659 career all-purpose yards… A two-time All-American as well as two-time First Team All-Atlantic 10 honoree.

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Tony Booth (1995-98) Safety

Recorded 292 career tackles with nine interceptions and five tackles for loss… Drafted in the seventh round of the 1999 NFL draft by the Carolina Panthers.

Dukes m a k e h i st ory

James Madison University football in 2004 made history at the team and national levels. The 13-2 Dukes won the NCAA Division I-AA title with a playoff effort that became increasingly impressive as the postseason progressed. JMU took the national crown without hosting a playoff game, becoming the first Division I-AA team to win three playoff road contests in a season. JMU won with depth and balance, consistent play that included Division I-AA’s second-ranked run defense (86.8 yards per game), good special teams play, and an offense that developed a powerful running attack and avoided mistakes. The Dukes won seven games by 10 or fewer points and were particularly effective late in contests. JMU won 17-0 at Villanova after a scoreless first 36 minutes and beat Massachusetts 28-7 after a scoreless first 40 minutes. The Dukes won 24-20 at Maine with a touchdown with 0:48 left and beat Delaware 20-13 with an 87-yard punt return for a score with 3:04 left and by stopping the Hens after they had a first-down-and-goal situation from the three during the next drive. After tying for the Atlantic 10 title (7-1 record), JMU was disappointed not to get a home playoff game. However, the Dukes responded with a 14-13 first-round win at Lehigh and then won by the same score at Furman, driving 74 yards during the final 5:11 for the decisive touchdown. JMU avenged its lone Division I-AA loss of the year by winning 48-34 at William & Mary in a nationally televised (ESPN) Friday night game and beat Montana 31-21 for the NCAA title the following Friday in Chattanooga, Tenn., before another national television audience. The Dukes took a 21-0 lead at William & Mary, fell behind 26-21 early in the second half, and then dominated play with 28 straight points in an 18-minute period. JMU was equally effective during the last three quarters against Montana, running for 314 yards overall and holding the ball for 36:13 of the game’s 60 minutes. JMU’s play helped Mickey Matthews gain Division I-AA coach of the year honors from the American Football Coaches Association, and several Dukes received major awards. Offensive guard Matt Magerko and free safety Tony LeZotte led the award recipients. Magerko was first-team All-America by Associated Press, and LeZotte was first-team by I-AA.org, second team by Associated Press and Football Weekly and third-team by The Sports Network. Linebacker Kwynn Walton was third-team All-America by The Sports Network, and safety Rodney McCarter was a Football Foundation All-America. LeZotte was the Atlantic 10 co-rookie of the year. Tailback Raymond Hines was team MVP after running for 1,038 yards. He became a starter at midseason when Alvin Banks and Maurice Fenner were hurt and became only the fourth Duke to run for 1,000 yards during a season. Fenner (117 yards at William & Mary, 164 vs. Montana) and Banks (88 yards vs. Montana) stepped back into the spotlight for the final two playoff games after Hines was hurt at William & Mary. Quarterback Justin Rascati threw for 2,045 yards and 14 touchdowns, ran for 10 scores, and was intercepted only five times in 283 passes. Team defensive MVP Trey Townsend and Walton as linebackers, LeZotte, and McCarter led the defense. LeZotte set a team freshman record with 144 tackles, Townsend had 102 tackles and five interceptions, McCarter had 92 stops, and Walton had 88 tackles. Cornerback Clint Kent, who had 73 tackles for the season, returned an interception 69 yards for a score at Wiliam & Mary and sealed JMU’s title-game win over Montana with an interception.

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2004 JMU Results

JMU 62, Lock Haven 7 JMU 17, Villanova 0 West Virginia 45, JMU 10 JMU 31, Hofstra 21 JMU 28, Massachusetts 7 JMU 24, Maine 20 JMU 26, Richmond 20 JMU 41, VMI 10 JMU 20, Delaware 13 William & Mary 27, JMU 24 JMU 31, Towson 17 JMU 14, Lehigh 13 JMU 14, Furman 13 JMU 48, William & Mary 34 JMU 31, Montana 21

James Madison . . . . . . . . . 14 Lehigh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 JMU Lehigh

1 2 3 4 Score 7 7 0 0 14 0 10 3 0 13

Bethlehem, Pa., Nov. 27, 2004

James Madison . . . . . . . . . 14 Furman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 JMU Furman

1 2 3 4 Score 0 7 0 7 14 0 7 6 0 13

Greenville, S.C., Dec. 4, 2004

James Madison . . . . . . . . . 48 William & Mary. . . . . . . . . 34 JMU William & Mary

1 2 3 4 Score 21 0 20 7 48 0 20 6 8 34

Williamsburg, Va., Dec. 10, 2004

James Madison . . . . . . . . . 31 Montana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 JMU Montana

1 2 3 4 Score 0 10 14 7 31 7 0 14 0 21

Chattanooga, Tenn., Dec. 17, 2004

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marching ro ya l d uk e s

“And now, presenting ‘Virginia’s Finest,’ The James Madison University Marching Royal Dukes!”

This familiar announcement begins each exciting halftime as one of America’s premier college marching bands takes the field. From humble beginnings in 1972, the Marching Royal Dukes have quickly become recognized as one of the top college marching band programs in the country. With a membership made up primarily of non-music majors, the band is one of the largest and most visible student organizations on campus. As a class, the MRDs rehearse five days a week, perform at all home football games, travel to away game to support the Dukes, and also play an active role in community events and perform extensively around Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic region as an exhibition band for band contests and other events. During their short history, the band has established an impressive resume of performances and awards. The MRDs have performed at NFL games in Pittsburgh, Baltimore, and Washington. In 1983, they were the featured halftime show for the NFC title game between Washington and Dallas. Additionally they have performed for Walt Disney Productions, and have made several appearances as the premier band for the Richmond Christmas Parade. In 1988 and 1991, they were the featured exhibition at the Bands of America Grand National Championships in Indianapolis, Indiana. In 1994 the John Philip Sousa Foundation named the Marching Royal Dukes the recipients of the Sudler Trophy, a prestigious award known as “the Heisman Trophy of college marching bands.” In 1997 and 2001, the MRDs were featured in the inaugural parades for Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. Additionally in 2002, 2006, and 2010 respectively they have performed at the inauguration ceremonies for Virginia Governors Mark Warner, Tim Kaine, and Bob McDonnell. Over the past forty-two years the band has established a strong tradition as ambassadors of the university and community. The Marching Royal Dukes have taken five trips abroad: their first European tour in 1997, where they performed for the closing ceremonies of the 700th anniversary of the Grimaldi Family in Monaco. In December 2000, the MRDs performed at a New Year’s celebration in Athens before an audience of more than 500,000. In December of 2003 and 2006, the band was the feature band for the New Year’s celebration in Dublin, Ireland. The MRDs took their fifth tour abroad in 2010, with a trip to London and Paris where they performed in the 25th Anniversary London New Year’s Day Parade. In 2014 they will tour Italy and perform at the Vatican for the Rome New Year’s Day Parade and Festival. The MRDs have made three appearances in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2001, 2008, and 2013. Scott Rikkers is the Director of the Marching Royal Dukes. Chad Reep is an Assistant Director of the Marching Royal Dukes and Director of the JMU Pep Band. J.R. Snow is an Assistant Director of the Marching Royal Dukes and the Visual Coordinator. Steve Cash is the Drumline Instructor and Percussion Coordinator, Michael Overman is the Front Ensemble Instructor, and Hunter Desper is the Percussion Assistant. Carly Philp, Erin Fairchild, and Laura Milford are the Colorguard Instructors. Julia Urban is the coach of the JMU Dance Team, the “Dukettes”. The JMU band program is also staffed by Connie Driscoll, Administrative Assistant, Drew Ross, Graduate Assistant, and Elizabeth Keene, Band Assistant. The 2014 Marching Royal Dukes Drum Majors are Lindsey Martin, Ciara Middleton, John Nye, Nick Pope, and Nathan Saxman.

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athletic fa c i l i t i es

James Madison University has made a commitment to its athletics program and the facilities needed to give the teams the best opportunity to succeed in the conference, regionally and nationally.

Convocation Center Basketball

Field Hockey Complex Field Hockey

Short Game Facililty Golf

Sinclair Gymnasium Volleyball

Eagle Field at Veterans Memorial Park Baseball

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Veterans Memorial Park Softball

Tennis Courts

University Park Lacrosse, Soccer, Track & Field

New Market Battlefield Cross Country

Savage Natatorium Swimming & Diving

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MEN’S TENNIS SPANS GLOBE

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JMU & OPPONENT RESULTS James Madison (

Aug. 30 Sept. 6 Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 15 Nov. 22

at Maryland. . . . . . . . . . . . . L, 7-52 at Lehigh. . . . . . . . . . . . . W, 31-28 Saint Francis (Pa.). . . . . . . W, 38-22 at Villanova*. . . . . . . . . . . L, 31-49 Delaware*. . . . . . . . . . . L-ot, 23-30 at Albany*. . . . . . . . . . . . W, 31-28 Towson*. . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30 p.m. at Charlotte. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 p.m. William & Mary* . . . . . . . 3:30 p.m. at Stony Brook* . . . . . . . . . . 1 p.m. at Richmond*. . . . . . . . . 12:30 p.m. Elon* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 p.m.

Lehigh

Stony Brook

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James Madison. . . . . . . . . . L, 28-31 at New Hampshire . . . . . . . L, 27-45 at Yale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L, 43-54 Monmouth*. . . . . . . . . . . . L, 21-28 Bucknell* . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30 p.m. at Cornell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 p.m. Fordham* . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30 p.m. at Georgetown* . . . . . . . . . . 12 p.m. at Holy Cross* . . . . . . . . 12:30 p.m. Colgate* . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30 p.m. vs. Lafayette. . . . . . . . . . . 3:30 p.m. (Yankee Stadium)

Bryant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L, 7-13 at Connecticut . . . . . . . . . . L, 16-19 American International . . . . W, 20-3 at North Dakota. . . . . . . . . . L, 3-13 William and Mary*. . . . . L-ot, 21-27 at Towson* . . . . . . . . . . . . W, 14-3 Maine*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m. at Elon*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:30 p.m. at New Hampshire* . . . . . . . 3 p.m. James Madison* . . . . . . . . . . 1 p.m. Rhode Island* . . . . . . . . . . . 1 p.m. at Albany . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30 p.m.

Albany

Maryland

Towson

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Aug. 30 Sept. 6 Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 15 Nov. 22 Nov. 29

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Holy Cross . . . . . . . . . . . W, 14-13 at Central Connecticut St. . . W, 19-0 at Rhode Island*. . . . . . . . W, 37-20 Columbia . . . . . . . . . . . . . W, 42-7 James Madison* . . . . . . . . . L, 28-31 Richmond* . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30 p.m. at Maine* . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30 p.m. Colgate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30 p.m. at New Hampshire* . . . . . . . 6 p.m. Delaware*. . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30 p.m. at Villanova*. . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m. Stony Brook*. . . . . . . . . . 3:30 p.m.

James Madison. . . . . . . . . . W, 52-7 at South Florida . . . . . . . . W, 24-17 West Virginia. . . . . . . . . . . L, 37-40 at Syracuse . . . . . . . . . . . W, 34-20 at Indiana* . . . . . . . . . . . W, 37-15 Ohio State* . . . . . . . . . . . . L, 24-52 Iowa*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 p.m. at Wisconsin* . . . . . . . . . . . 12 p.m. at Penn State* . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBA Michigan State* . . . . . . . . . . 8 p.m. at Michigan* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBA Rutgers* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBA

Charlotte

Richmond

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Aug. 30 Sept. 6 Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 15 Nov. 22

at Campbell. . . . . . . . . . . . W, 33-9 Johnson C. Smith . . . . . . . . W, 56-0 at North Carolina Central. . W, 40-28 at Elon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L, 13-20 Charleston Southern . . . . L-ot, 41-47 at Gardner-Webb. . . . . . . . L, 24-27 at The Citadel . . . . . . . . . . . 2 p.m. James Madison. . . . . . . . . . 12 p.m. Coastal Carolina. . . . . . . . . . 12 p.m. Wesley College . . . . . . . . . . 12 p.m. Morehead State . . . . . . . . . . 12 p.m.

Morehead State . . . . . . . . W, 55-10 at Virginia. . . . . . . . . . . . . L, 13-45 Hampton. . . . . . . . . . . . . W, 42-17 New Hampshire* . . . . . . . . L, 26-29 at Liberty. . . . . . . . . . . W-2ot, 46-39 at Albany*. . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30 p.m. Rhode Island* . . . . . . . . . 3:30 p.m. at Elon*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 p.m. Villanova*. . . . . . . . . . . 12:30 p.m. at Maine* . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30 p.m. James Madison* . . . . . . . 12:30 p.m. at William and Mary* . . . . 7:30 p.m.

Central Connecticut State. . . L, 27-31 at West Virginia . . . . . . . . . . L, 0-54 at Delaware State. . . . . . . . W, 21-7 North Carolina Central . . . W, 31-20 Maine*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L, 24-27 Stony Brook*. . . . . . . . . . . . L, 3-14 at James Madison* . . . . . 12:30 p.m. at Delaware*. . . . . . . . . 12:30 p.m. Elon* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 p.m. at Villanova* . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m. William and Mary*. . . . . . . . 3 p.m. at Rhode Island*. . . . . . . 12:30 p.m.

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at Syracuse . . . . . . . . . L-2ot, 26-27 Fordham. . . . . . . . . . . . . . W, 50-6 James Madison* . . . . . . . . W, 49-31 at Penn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W, 41-7 at Maine* . . . . . . . . . . . . W, 41-20 Rhode Island* . . . . . . . . . . . 1 p.m. at William & Mary*. . . . . . 3:30 p.m. Morgan State. . . . . . . . . . 3:30 p.m. at Richmond*. . . . . . . . . 12:30 p.m. Towson*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m. Albany* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m. at Delaware*. . . . . . . . . . . . 12 p.m.

Delaware

Saint Francis (Pa.)

William & Mary

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Aug. 30 Sept. 6 Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 15 Nov. 22

at Pittsburgh. . . . . . . . . . . . . L, 0-62 Delaware State. . . . . . . . . . W, 27-9 Colgate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . W, 28-25 at James Madison* . . . . W-ot, 30-23 Sacred Heart . . . . . . . . . . . . L, 7-10 Elon* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30 p.m. Towson*. . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30 p.m. at William and Mary* . . . 12:30 p.m. Rhode Island* . . . . . . . . . . . 12 p.m. at Albany*. . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30 p.m. at New Hampshire* . . . . . . . 1 p.m. Villanova*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 p.m.

at Fordham . . . . . . . . . . . . L, 23-52 Clarion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . W, 27-13 at James Madison. . . . . . . . L, 22-38 at Youngstown State . . . . . . L, 23-52 Virginia of Lynchburg . . . . . W, 80-0 at Wagner* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 p.m. Bryant*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 p.m. at Sacred Heart*. . . . . . . . . . 1 p.m. Duquesne* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 p.m. at Robert Morris* . . . . . . . . . 12 p.m. Central Connecticut State*. . . 12 p.m.

Elon Aug. 30 Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 15 Nov. 22

at Duke. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L, 13-52 North Carolina A&T . . . . . . L, 12-17 Charlotte. . . . . . . . . . . . . W, 20-13 at Coastal Carolina. . . . . . . . L, 3-31 New Hampshire*. . . . . . . . L, 14-48 at Delaware*. . . . . . . . . . 3:30 p.m. Stony Brook*. . . . . . . . . . 1:30 p.m. Richmond* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 p.m. at Towson* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 p.m. at William and Mary* . . . . 3:30 p.m. Maine*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 p.m. at James Madison* . . . . . . . 12 p.m.

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at Virginia Tech . . . . . . . . . . L, 9-34 at Hampton. . . . . . . . . . . W, 42-14 Norfolk State . . . . . . . . . . W, 29-14 Lafayette. . . . . . . . . . . . . W, 33-19 at Stony Brook* . . . . . . . W-ot, 27-21 at New Hampshire* . . . . . 3:30 p.m. Villanova*. . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30 p.m. Delaware*. . . . . . . . . . . 12:30 p.m. at James Madison* . . . . . . 3:30 p.m. Elon* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30 p.m. at Towson* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 p.m. Richmond* . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 p.m.

PREVIEWING SWIMMING After graduating five seniors, including the third NCAA Championship invitee in program history, as well as replacing a head coach and most of the support staff, few would blame the James Madison swimming and diving teams

for viewing the 2014-15 season as a new era. However, Interim Head Coach Dane Pedersen is not focusing on creating a new era, but rather embracing and enhancing the JMU way. “It’s a new team, but all of our energy is centered around learning how to be a close-knit family that supports and pushes each other, both in and out of the pool,” Pedersen said. “Becoming a team is a process and we’re focused on that process.” Much of that process will focus on building on the alreadystrong tradition in place at JMU. The Dukes have finished either first or second in four consecutive Colonial Athletic Association Championships and sent its third qualifier to the NCAA Championships last season in then-senior Shannon Dubay, who qualified in the 100 breaststroke, 200 breaststroke and 200 individual medley. In order to move forward, the Dukes will look to every part of their team, which includes 20 underclassmen on a roster of 35 swimmers and divers. “We have a great mixture of youth and experience,” Pedersen said. “While we only have four seniors, they are great leaders who understand the JMU footprint and what we are trying to do here.” Senior Sin Hye Won will be one of those seniors who the Dukes look to this year. Won, who was part of a 200 medley relay team that set a program record last year, became the second Duke--and first JMU swimmer--to qualify for the NCAA Championships, making the trip as a sophomore. That season, she notched a pair of runner-up finishes in the 100 and 200 breaststroke at CAA Championships. In addition to Won, few Dukes exhibit the team-first mentality as well as senior Susanne Gingher. As a junior last season, Gingher was part of four separate relay teams that won CAA Championships, swimming a leg of the 200 and 400 medley relay, as well as the 200 and 400 freestyle relay. She also found time to take home a bronze medal in the 50 freestyle. The Dukes also added a new face on the coaching staff, as

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Jacy Dyer joined the program as an assistant coach for the 201415 season. Dyer comes to JMU after three years as an assistant at Toledo, where she also set multiple school and conference records as a student-athlete. “I’m so excited to join the team here at JMU and be a part of what Coach Pedersen and the staff have already built here,” Dyer said on her hiring. “I’m very thankful for this opportunity and I’m looking forward to this season.” Another key aspect for the Dukes, according to Pedersen, will be continuing to embrace the idea of a swimming AND diving team. Under diving coach Becky Benson, JMU has established itself as the top diving program in the CAA, as well as one of the top programs in the country. Last season, Benson was named CAA Diving Coach of the Year for the fifth straight time, as redshirt freshman Taryn McLaughlin was named the CAA Diver and Rookie Diver of the Year after winning both the one-meter and three-meter events at the CAA Championships. McLaughlin was also joined by teammates Alex Savage, Olivia Lehman and Carly Alexander at the NCAA Zone A Diving Championships in Blacksburg, Va. The Dukes will face a top-notch schedule right out of the gate in 2014-15, as they kick things off in Blacksburg, Va. on Saturday, Oct. 18 at the Virginia Tech Swimming Challenge. In addition to the host Hokies, JMU will take on Penn State and in-state rivals Old Dominion and Liberty. JMU will have a pair of meets at Savage Natatorium this season, as the Dukes host Liberty on Saturday, Jan. 17 to kick off their spring season, before hosting swimmers from Campbell and divers from ACC foe Clemson on Saturday, Jan. 31. JMU will honor its four seniors prior to the Jan. 31 meet. As the Dukes forge ahead and push to take advantage of the energy and excitement of new faces, Coach Pedersen stresses that the journey is at least as important as the destination. “Everyone is learning that we must perform as one team to reach our goals,” Pedersen said. “I’ll measure our success by whether we do it as one team and one family. How we achieve success is just as important as the success itself.”

2014-15 JMU Swimming & Diving Schedule

at Virginia Tech Swimming Challenge at CAA Pod Meet at Nike Invitational (diving only) at Louisville Invitational (swimming only) LIBERTY at Richmond CAMPBELL (swimming), CLEMSON (diving) at College Cup (swimming only) at Cavalier Invitational (diving only) at CAA Diving Championships at CAA Swimming Championships at NCAA Zone A Diving Championships at NCAA Swimming & Diving Championships

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Blacksburg, Va. Wilmington, N.C. Chapel Hill, N.C. Louisville, Ky. Harrisonburg, Va. Richmond, Va. Harrisonburg, Va. Chapel Hill, N.C. Charlottesville, Va. Newark, Del. Richmond, Va. Piscataway, N.J. Greensboro, N.C.

UPCOMING COACHING JMU STAFF EVENTS Saturday, Oct. 11 Men’s Tennis at 49ers Invitational (Charlotte, N.C.) Football hosts Towson (Family Weekend) Men's Soccer hosts UNCW Sunday, Oct. 12 Men’s Tennis at 49ers Invitational (Charlotte, N.C.) Women’s Soccer hosts UNCW Women's Volleyball at Delaware Field Hockey hosts William and Mary Monday, Oct. 13 Women's Golf at Lady Pirate Intercollegiate (Greenville, N.C.) Men’s Golf at Maryland Terrapin Invitational (Rockville, Md.) Tuesday, Oct. 14 Women’s Golf at Lady Pirate Intercollegiate (Greenville, N.C.) Men’s Golf at Maryland Terrapin Invitational (Rockville, Md.) Wednesday, Oct. 15 Field Hockey hosts American Men's Soccer at Drexel Thursday, Oct. 16 Men’s Tennis at ITA Atlantic Regionals (Charlottesville, Va.) Friday, Oct. 17 Men’s Tennis at ITA Atlantic Regionals (Charlottesville, Va.) Women’s Tennis at ITA Atlantic Regionals (Blacksburg, Va.) Women’s Volleyball hosts Northeastern Women's Soccer at Drexel Saturday, Oct. 18 Men’s Tennis at ITA Atlantic Regionals (Charlottesville, Va.) Women’s Tennis at ITA Atlantic Regionals (Blacksburg, Va.) Women’s Cross Country at Pre-Nationals (Terre Haute, Ind.) Women’s Swimming at Virginia Tech Swimming Challenge (vs. Virginia Tech, Penn State, ODU & Liberty) Men’s Soccer hosts Hofstra Women’s Volleyball hosts Hofstra Sunday, Oct. 19 Men’s Tennis at ITA Atlantic Regionals (Charlottesville, Va.) Women’s Tennis at ITA Atlantic Regionals (Blacksburg, Va.) Men’s Golf at ODU/OBX Invitational (Powells Point, N.C.) Field Hockey at Duke Women’s Soccer at Delaware Monday, Oct. 20 Men’s Tennis at ITA Atlantic Regionals (Charlottesville, Va.) Women’s Tennis at ITA Atlantic Regionals (Blacksburg, Va.) Men’s Golf at ODU/OBX Invitational (Powells Point, N.C.) Tuesday, Oct. 21 Women’s Tennis at ITA Atlantic Regionals (Blacksburg, Va.)

Wednesday, Oct. 22 Women's Volleyball hosts William & Mary Men's Soccer hosts College of Charleston Friday, Oct. 24 Women’s Soccer hosts William and Mary All Day Women's Volleyball at College of Charleston 1 PM Field Hockey at Drexel 1 PM Saturday, Oct. 25 2 PM Football at Charlotte Sunday, Oct. 26 Women's Golf at Palmetto Intercollegiate (Kiawah Island, S.C.) All Day Women's Soccer hosts Elon All Day Men's Soccer at Elon Field Hockey at Rutgers All Day All Day Monday, Oct. 27 Women’s Golf at Palmetto Intercollegiate (Kiawah Island, S.C.) 7 PM Tuesday, Oct. 28 7 PM Women’s Golf at Palmetto Intercollegiate (Kiawah Island, S.C.) Wednesday, Oct. 29 All Day Men's Soccer hosts William and Mary Friday, Oct. 31 All Day Women's Tennis at WVU Fall Invite (Morgantown, W.Va.) All Day Field Hockey at Northeastern 7 PM Women's Volleyball at UNCW 7 PM Saturday, Nov. 1 Women's Tennis at WVU Fall Invite (Morgantown, W.Va.) All Day Women's Cross Country at CAA Championships (Boston, Mass.) All Day Women’s Swimming at CAA Pod Meet 11 AM (at UNCW, vs. Delaware, vs. William & Mary) 11 AM Men's Soccer at Northeastern Football hosts William and Mary (Homecoming) 7 PM Sunday, Nov. 2 7 PM Women's Tennis at WVU Fall Invite (Morgantown, W.Va.) Women’s Swimming at CAA Pod Meet All Day (at UNCW, vs. Delaware, vs. William & Mary) All Day Field Hockey at Hofstra All Day Men’s Basketball hosts Philadelphia (Exhibition) 1 PM Women's Volleyball at Elon 1 PM Friday, Nov. 7 Women's Volleyball hosts Delaware All Day Saturday, Nov. 8 All Day Football at Stony Brook All Day Women's Volleyball hosts Towson Sunday, Nov. 9 All Day Women’s Basketball hosts Lenoir-Rhyne (Exhibition)

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All JMU home events at University Park (Men’s and Women’s Soccer, Lacrosse, Track and Field), Sinclair Gymnasium (Volleyball), Field Hockey Complex and Savage Natatorium (Swimming and Diving) free admission! COME SUPPORT YOUR DUKES!!! 2014-15 2014 JMU JMU Football Football - 80 - 80