Bearkats circa MMXVI
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Sam Houston quarterback Jeremiah Briscoe claimed Southland Offensive Player of the Year honors, as well as the Walter Payton Award, given annually to the top FCS player. Briscoe, who will be a senior this fall, set the FCS single-season record with 57 touchdown passes in 2016 and finished one shy of matching Colt Brennan's Division I mark set in 2006. Briscoe threw six TDs or more four times in 11 games and was the FCS regular-season leader in passing yards (4,096), passing yards per game (372.4) and passer rating (187.0). The first-team AP All-American led the nation’s top scoring offense (49.5 points per game). Remus Bulmer (901 yards) and Corey Avery (755 yards) return at running back. Yedidiah Louis (1,152 yards), Nathan Stewart (1,004 yards) and Davion Davis (960 yards) are back at wide receiver.
Meanwhile, P.J. Hall(6-1,310) DE was tabbed as the league’s 2016 Defensive Player of the Year. Hall, also entering his senior year, had 56 tackles, 24 1/2 tackles for loss, 13 sacks, 7 pass breakups, 3 forced fumbles.Hall has posted an incredible 36 sacks and 67 tackles for loss in his first three seasons.He was the runner-up for the Buchanan Award.
Both Briscoe and Hall were named to the 2016 STATS FCS All-America team.
Offense (FCS Rank)
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Yards: 7115 (3)
Passing Yards: 4788 (2)
Rushing Yards: 2327 (27)
Points per game: 49.5 (1)
Yards per game: 547.3 (1)
Touchdowns: 89 (1)
Field Goals: 5 (110)
Defense (FCS Rank)
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Yards: 5757 (123)
Passing Yards: 3519 (124)
Rushing Yards: 2238 (96)
Points per game: 29.7 (78)
Yards per game: 442.8 (104)
Touchdowns: 47 (107)
Sep 03
Oklahoma Panhandle State Huntsville, Texas W, 59-21 Stats
Sep 17
Lamar at Beaumont, Texas W, 44-31 Stats
Sep 24
Houston Baptist at Houston, Texas W, 52-16 Stats
Oct 01
Stephen F. Austin (NRG Stadium) Houston, Texas W, 63-28 Stats
Oct 08
Incarnate Word at San Antonio, Texax W, 63-48 Stats
Oct 15
Abilene Christian Huntsville, Texas W, 48-21 Stats
Oct 22
Nicholls at Thibodaux, La. W, 38-21 Stats
Oct 29
Texas Southern Huntsville, Texas W, 66-17 Stats
Nov 05
McNeese Huntsville, Texas W, 56-43 Stats
Nov 12
Northwestern State at Natchitoches, La. W, 48-16 Stats
Nov 19
Central Arkansas Huntsville, Texas W, 59-23 Stats NCAA 2nd ROUND
Dec 03
Chattanooga Huntsville,Texas W, 41-36 Stats NCAA Quarters
Dec 09
James Madison at Harrisonburg, Va. L, 65-7 Stats
Sam Houston quarterback Jeremiah Briscoe claimed Southland Offensive Player of the Year honors, as well as the Walter Payton Award, given annually to the top FCS player. Briscoe, who will be a senior this fall, set the FCS single-season record with 57 touchdown passes in 2016 and finished one shy of matching Colt Brennan's Division I mark set in 2006. Briscoe threw six TDs or more four times in 11 games and was the FCS regular-season leader in passing yards (4,096), passing yards per game (372.4) and passer rating (187.0). The first-team AP All-American led the nation’s top scoring offense (49.5 points per game). Remus Bulmer (901 yards) and Corey Avery (755 yards) return at running back. Yedidiah Louis (1,152 yards), Nathan Stewart (1,004 yards) and Davion Davis (960 yards) are back at wide receiver.
Meanwhile, P.J. Hall(6-1,310) DE was tabbed as the league’s 2016 Defensive Player of the Year. Hall, also entering his senior year, had 56 tackles, 24 1/2 tackles for loss, 13 sacks, 7 pass breakups, 3 forced fumbles.Hall has posted an incredible 36 sacks and 67 tackles for loss in his first three seasons.He was the runner-up for the Buchanan Award.
Both Briscoe and Hall were named to the 2016 STATS FCS All-America team.
Offense (FCS Rank)
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Yards: 7115 (3)
Passing Yards: 4788 (2)
Rushing Yards: 2327 (27)
Points per game: 49.5 (1)
Yards per game: 547.3 (1)
Touchdowns: 89 (1)
Field Goals: 5 (110)
Defense (FCS Rank)
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Yards: 5757 (123)
Passing Yards: 3519 (124)
Rushing Yards: 2238 (96)
Points per game: 29.7 (78)
Yards per game: 442.8 (104)
Touchdowns: 47 (107)
Sep 03
Oklahoma Panhandle State Huntsville, Texas W, 59-21 Stats
Sep 17
Lamar at Beaumont, Texas W, 44-31 Stats
Sep 24
Houston Baptist at Houston, Texas W, 52-16 Stats
Oct 01
Stephen F. Austin (NRG Stadium) Houston, Texas W, 63-28 Stats
Oct 08
Incarnate Word at San Antonio, Texax W, 63-48 Stats
Oct 15
Abilene Christian Huntsville, Texas W, 48-21 Stats
Oct 22
Nicholls at Thibodaux, La. W, 38-21 Stats
Oct 29
Texas Southern Huntsville, Texas W, 66-17 Stats
Nov 05
McNeese Huntsville, Texas W, 56-43 Stats
Nov 12
Northwestern State at Natchitoches, La. W, 48-16 Stats
Nov 19
Central Arkansas Huntsville, Texas W, 59-23 Stats NCAA 2nd ROUND
Dec 03
Chattanooga Huntsville,Texas W, 41-36 Stats NCAA Quarters
Dec 09
James Madison at Harrisonburg, Va. L, 65-7 Stats
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Chatty was down by 21-0 in their playoff game at SHSU and eventually lost by only 5.Chatty kicked 2 FGs inside their red zone which coulda been the difference maker had they scored TDs.
Our primary coaches who came from Chatty have all recently seen the Bearkats 1st hand in the FCS Quaterfinals.
The QB at Chatty- Bennifield-cannot hold a candle to Kyle or KJ.We are much more adept at all skill positions-WR,RB,TE,QB than Chatty.
The Huseman/Braithwaite 5-4-2 alignment will be key on handling Briscoe's short,down and in passes,that go for big YAC.
Our primary coaches who came from Chatty have all recently seen the Bearkats 1st hand in the FCS Quaterfinals.
The QB at Chatty- Bennifield-cannot hold a candle to Kyle or KJ.We are much more adept at all skill positions-WR,RB,TE,QB than Chatty.
The Huseman/Braithwaite 5-4-2 alignment will be key on handling Briscoe's short,down and in passes,that go for big YAC.
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I remember the second time Heusman's defense had a shot at Armani Edwards and Appy State. That worked out okay.What we gonna do?
Boy - after seeing them on video, it doesn't take a rocket scientist to see why ESPN picked this game. We look better on paper - but this game is going to be fun to watch. Can't wait.
They give up a lot of points too, 30 ppg allowed is a lot. Giving up 48 to incarnate word is not good. Don't know why but teams that throw it around usually give up a lot of points. My dad has said to me before that it's because the defense practices against it and gets torn up all the time by it so they don't know how to stop it.
2017 Southland Conference Preseason All Conference
First Team Offense
Pos. Name School Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown
-->QB Jeremiah Briscoe Sam Houston State 6-3 225 Sr. Houston, Texas
-->RB Corey Avery Sam Houston State 5-10 195 Sr. Dallas, Texas
RB Julius Maracalin Southeastern Louisiana 6-0 215 Jr. Plaquemine, La.
TE/HB Lawayne Ross McNeese 6-0 255 So. Richwood, Texas
-->WR Yedidiah Louis Sam Houston State 5-8 180 Sr. New Orleans, La.
-->WR Nathan Stewart Sam Houston State 5-11 175 So. Dallas, Texas
-->WR Davion Davis Sam Houston State 5-11 180 Jr. Hutto, Texas
OL Stockton Mallett Central Arkansas 6-3 307 Sr. Harrison, Ark.
OL Chandler Arceneaux Nicholls 6-4 260 RS-Jr. Bourg, La.
-->OL Tyler Tezeno Sam Houston State 6-4 340 Sr. Spring, Texas
OL John Cook Central Arkansas 6-4 319 Jr. Grenada, Miss.
OL Josh Keith Stephen F. Austin 6-7 318 Sr. Katy, Texas
AP Kody Edwards UIW 6-0 165 Sr. Mesquite, Texas
PK Nik Grau Abilene Christian 6-1 230 Sr. Grapevine, Texas
First Team Defense
Pos. Name School Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown
-->DL P.J. Hall Sam Houston State 6-1 310 Sr. Seguin, Texas
DL Sully Laiche Nicholls 6-2 255 So. Gramercy, La.
DL John Franklin Stephen F. Austin 6-4 284 Sr. Greenville, Texas
DL Cardell Best Central Arkansas 6-3 248 Sr. Little Elm, Texas
LB Garrett Dolan Houston Baptist 6-2 240 Jr. Mont Belvieu, Texas
LB Sam Denmark Abilene Christian 6-1 230 Sr. Las Cruces, N.M.
-->LB Justin Johnson Sam Houston State 6-0 220 Jr. Converse, Texas
DB Tremon Smith Central Arkansas 6-0 186 Sr. Anniston, Ala.
DB George Odum Central Arkansas 6-2 190 Sr. Millington, Tenn.
DB Andre Fuller McNeese 6-0 196 Sr. Monroe, La.
DB Jaylon Lofton Central Arkansas 6-1 175 Sr. Forest, Miss.
DB Christian Boutte Nicholls 6-0 190 Sr. Opelousas, La.
P Patrick Ponder Central Arkansas 6-1 200 Sr. Bay St. Louis, Miss.
-->KR Jaylen Harris Sam Houston State 5-7 155 So. Cibolo, Texas
PR Trae Hart Stephen F. Austin 5-11 175 Sr. Mesquite, Texas
Second Team Offense
Pos. Name School Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown
QB Hayden Hildebrand Central Arkansas 6-3 196 Sr. Bossier City, La.
-->RB Remus Bulmer Sam Houston State 5-7 185 Jr. Missouri City, Texas
RB Carlos Blackman Central Arkansas 6-1 228 So. Gosnell, Ark.
TE/HB Kiki Hill Stephen F. Austin 6-2 235 So. Goliad, Texas
WR Darious Crawley McNeese 5-11 190 Sr. Houston, Texas
WR Tamrick Pace Stephen F. Austin 6-3 200 So. Brownsboro, Texas
WR Kent Shelby McNeese 6-3 194 Sr. New Orleans, La.
OL Andy Dodd McNeese 6-4 300 Gr. Lindale, Ga.
-->OL Mitchell Watanabe Sam Houston State 6-4 330 Jr. San Antonio, Texas
OL Gilberto Garcia Central Arkansas 6-2 305 Sr. Morrilton, Ark.
OL Ryan Hanley Nicholls 6-2 290 Jr. Metairie, La.
OL Travis Romero Southeastern Louisiana 6-3 320 Sr. Manvel, Texas
AP Trae Hart Stephen F. Austin 5-11 175 Sr. Mesquite, Texas
PK Alec Chadwick Houston Baptist 6-2 162 Jr. Valencia, Calif.
Second Team Defense
Pos. Name School Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown
DL Jammerio Gross-Whitaker McNeese 6-3 240 Sr. Shreveport, La.
DL Lamont Alexander Stephen F. Austin 6-3 305 Jr. Nolanville, Texas
DL Chris Terrell Central Arkansas 6-3 248 So. Pensacola, Fla.
DL Chris Livings McNeese 6-2 210 Jr. Lake Charles, La.
LB Allen Pittman Nicholls 5-11 205 RS-So. St. Rose, La.
LB Sione Teuhema Southeastern Louisiana 6-4 260 Sr. Keller, Texas
LB Cody Moncure Houston Baptist 6-2 225 Sr. Richmond, Texas
DB Dominique Hill McNeese 5-10 177 Sr. Mansfield, La.
DB Rodney Randle, Jr. Lamar 5-10 179 Jr. Beaumont, Texas
DB Robert Hayes, Jr. UIW 6-2 185 So. Slidell, La.
DB Max Lyons Southeastern Louisiana 5-10 175 Sr. Los Angeles, Calif.
DB Derek Broussard Houston Baptist 5-9 180 Sr. Beaumont, Texas
P Christian Guzman Houston Baptist 5-11 185 Sr. Brookshire, Texas
KR Alize Ward Stephen F. Austin 5-10 195 So. San Diego, Calif.
PR Tremon Smith Central Arkansas 6-0 186 Sr. Anniston, Ala.
First Team Offense
Pos. Name School Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown
-->QB Jeremiah Briscoe Sam Houston State 6-3 225 Sr. Houston, Texas
-->RB Corey Avery Sam Houston State 5-10 195 Sr. Dallas, Texas
RB Julius Maracalin Southeastern Louisiana 6-0 215 Jr. Plaquemine, La.
TE/HB Lawayne Ross McNeese 6-0 255 So. Richwood, Texas
-->WR Yedidiah Louis Sam Houston State 5-8 180 Sr. New Orleans, La.
-->WR Nathan Stewart Sam Houston State 5-11 175 So. Dallas, Texas
-->WR Davion Davis Sam Houston State 5-11 180 Jr. Hutto, Texas
OL Stockton Mallett Central Arkansas 6-3 307 Sr. Harrison, Ark.
OL Chandler Arceneaux Nicholls 6-4 260 RS-Jr. Bourg, La.
-->OL Tyler Tezeno Sam Houston State 6-4 340 Sr. Spring, Texas
OL John Cook Central Arkansas 6-4 319 Jr. Grenada, Miss.
OL Josh Keith Stephen F. Austin 6-7 318 Sr. Katy, Texas
AP Kody Edwards UIW 6-0 165 Sr. Mesquite, Texas
PK Nik Grau Abilene Christian 6-1 230 Sr. Grapevine, Texas
First Team Defense
Pos. Name School Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown
-->DL P.J. Hall Sam Houston State 6-1 310 Sr. Seguin, Texas
DL Sully Laiche Nicholls 6-2 255 So. Gramercy, La.
DL John Franklin Stephen F. Austin 6-4 284 Sr. Greenville, Texas
DL Cardell Best Central Arkansas 6-3 248 Sr. Little Elm, Texas
LB Garrett Dolan Houston Baptist 6-2 240 Jr. Mont Belvieu, Texas
LB Sam Denmark Abilene Christian 6-1 230 Sr. Las Cruces, N.M.
-->LB Justin Johnson Sam Houston State 6-0 220 Jr. Converse, Texas
DB Tremon Smith Central Arkansas 6-0 186 Sr. Anniston, Ala.
DB George Odum Central Arkansas 6-2 190 Sr. Millington, Tenn.
DB Andre Fuller McNeese 6-0 196 Sr. Monroe, La.
DB Jaylon Lofton Central Arkansas 6-1 175 Sr. Forest, Miss.
DB Christian Boutte Nicholls 6-0 190 Sr. Opelousas, La.
P Patrick Ponder Central Arkansas 6-1 200 Sr. Bay St. Louis, Miss.
-->KR Jaylen Harris Sam Houston State 5-7 155 So. Cibolo, Texas
PR Trae Hart Stephen F. Austin 5-11 175 Sr. Mesquite, Texas
Second Team Offense
Pos. Name School Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown
QB Hayden Hildebrand Central Arkansas 6-3 196 Sr. Bossier City, La.
-->RB Remus Bulmer Sam Houston State 5-7 185 Jr. Missouri City, Texas
RB Carlos Blackman Central Arkansas 6-1 228 So. Gosnell, Ark.
TE/HB Kiki Hill Stephen F. Austin 6-2 235 So. Goliad, Texas
WR Darious Crawley McNeese 5-11 190 Sr. Houston, Texas
WR Tamrick Pace Stephen F. Austin 6-3 200 So. Brownsboro, Texas
WR Kent Shelby McNeese 6-3 194 Sr. New Orleans, La.
OL Andy Dodd McNeese 6-4 300 Gr. Lindale, Ga.
-->OL Mitchell Watanabe Sam Houston State 6-4 330 Jr. San Antonio, Texas
OL Gilberto Garcia Central Arkansas 6-2 305 Sr. Morrilton, Ark.
OL Ryan Hanley Nicholls 6-2 290 Jr. Metairie, La.
OL Travis Romero Southeastern Louisiana 6-3 320 Sr. Manvel, Texas
AP Trae Hart Stephen F. Austin 5-11 175 Sr. Mesquite, Texas
PK Alec Chadwick Houston Baptist 6-2 162 Jr. Valencia, Calif.
Second Team Defense
Pos. Name School Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown
DL Jammerio Gross-Whitaker McNeese 6-3 240 Sr. Shreveport, La.
DL Lamont Alexander Stephen F. Austin 6-3 305 Jr. Nolanville, Texas
DL Chris Terrell Central Arkansas 6-3 248 So. Pensacola, Fla.
DL Chris Livings McNeese 6-2 210 Jr. Lake Charles, La.
LB Allen Pittman Nicholls 5-11 205 RS-So. St. Rose, La.
LB Sione Teuhema Southeastern Louisiana 6-4 260 Sr. Keller, Texas
LB Cody Moncure Houston Baptist 6-2 225 Sr. Richmond, Texas
DB Dominique Hill McNeese 5-10 177 Sr. Mansfield, La.
DB Rodney Randle, Jr. Lamar 5-10 179 Jr. Beaumont, Texas
DB Robert Hayes, Jr. UIW 6-2 185 So. Slidell, La.
DB Max Lyons Southeastern Louisiana 5-10 175 Sr. Los Angeles, Calif.
DB Derek Broussard Houston Baptist 5-9 180 Sr. Beaumont, Texas
P Christian Guzman Houston Baptist 5-11 185 Sr. Brookshire, Texas
KR Alize Ward Stephen F. Austin 5-10 195 So. San Diego, Calif.
PR Tremon Smith Central Arkansas 6-0 186 Sr. Anniston, Ala.
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While Sam Houston looks loaded, I don't think our guys will be afraid of them. I remember our defense when asked about UVA quarterback, Kurk Benkert, last year, our guy replied, that they were prepared for Ben ... Kert. Was funny at the time. Our guys will be ready, willing and able.
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