Bisons Win Homecoming

The Harding Bisons defeat Henderson State 27-22!

Quote of the Day

If you want to build a ship, don't herd people together to collect wood and don't assign them tasks and work, but rather teach them to long for the endless immensity of the sea.

-- Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Friday

ALL SPECIAL TEAMS meeting at 3pm

REDSHIRTS lift at normal 3:30pm/4:15pm times on Friday

Quote of the Day

"Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first among you must be the slave of everyone else."

-- Jesus of Nazareth

Message from Coach Beason

Bisons,

Get your LIFT today.

3:15pm - KICKOFF and KICKOFF RETURN Meeting

Quote of the Day

“Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after the other."

-- Walter Elliot

Wednesday Update

3pm - Kickoff, Kickoff Return, and "Look" Team Meetings

7pm - Football Church (entire team in Cone Chapel)

Varsity get a lift today or tomorrow.

REDSHIRTS lift at 9pm tonight.

REDSHIRTS,
We need 4 BALL BOYS for this week's game and 4 for next week's game. Both are 2pm Home games. Please let Coach Beason know if you would like to help us out in this role.

Players of the Week vs. UAM

Special Teams MVP - Jeremy Townsend
MVP O - Brad Parker
MVP D - Steve Hudson
Big Play O - Zac Ross to Jordan Watson
Big Play D - Marcus Jones
Freshman of the Week - Jordan Garland

Message from Coach Beason

TUESDAY:

Bisons,

Bring shoes for the gym just in case.

3pm - PUNT, PUNT RETURN (Not Defense Hold-Up), and LOOK TEAM.

You guys on these teams come early and look over your assignments that are already posted on the board in the locker room.

Quote of the Day

It is absurd that a man should rule others, who cannot rule himself.

-- Latin Proverb

Game-Day Visits

On Saturday, October 31 the Bisons will be hosting their final game-day visit of 2009 for prospective student-athletes. Festivities will begin at the Ganus Athletic Center at 11:45 AM.

This will be a great time to learn more about an NCAA football program that exists to Honor God.

If you have not already done so, please contact Recruiting Coordinator Coach Yates at gcyates@harding.edu to confirm your visit.

Quote of the Day

"When a team outgrows individual performance and learns team confidence, excellence becomes a reality."

-- Coach Joe Paterno

Wednesday Meetings

3pm - Kickoff and Kickoff Return Meeting, and Look Team

Quote of the Day

Today's Quote of the Day is in honor of my sister Paige's 30th birthday. Although younger than I, Paige is one of my heroes. She has taught me much through the years. I first read this quote on a bookmark she gave me years ago, and I also think she fully and completely lives it, which makes me very proud of her.

"God has not called me to be successful; He has called me to be faithful."

-- Mother Teresa

Players of the Week

MVP O - Zac Ross
MVP D - Jermaine Blanchard
MVP Special Teams - Jeff Wood & Jeremy Townsend
Big Play O - Zac Ross
Big Play D - Keenan Kitchen
Freshman of the Week - Terone Shephard

Schedule

Monday - REDSHIRTS Lift at 3:30pm and 4:15pm. Bring your cleats, too.

Tuesday @ 3pm - PUNT, PUNT RETURN (including defense hold-up) & LOOK TEAM meetings

Redshirt Update

We had another great Redshirt scrimmage last Thursday. The guys continue to battle hard, as well as do a great job working scout teams for the O & D. In the scrimmage, Michael Beach had several great catches, as did Alex Finley. Bo Woods laid a vicious block, and the entire OL (Connor Walkup, Dallon Hudson, Kyle Reeves, Chase Jones & Clayton Lemmons) continues to improve. Defensively, DEs Anthony Frizzell & Trevor Hunt continue to play tenaciously, Joe English and Taylor Powell are still impossible to block at their LB spots, and Marquale Pierson & Philip Mion were as tough as ever. We'll have another scrimmage this Thursday.

Following the scrimmage, all the freshmen loaded up on a bus as we made a trip to the booming metropolis of Georgetown, AR to eat catfish. It was a lot of fun watching the guys eat and fellowship and eat some more. The coaches feel good about this group of young men, both on and off the field.

Quote of the Day

“Permanence, perseverance and persistence in spite of all obstacles, discouragement, and impossibilities: It is this, that in all things distinguishes the strong soul from the weak."

-- Thomas Carlyle

Schedule

Friday
3:00pm - ALL SPECIAL TEAMS
3:20pm - Offense/Defense
3:30pm - REDSHIRT Group A in the weight room
4:15pm - REDSHIRT Group B in the weight room

Saturday
10:00am -REDSHIRTS in the weight room
6:00pm - Kick-off vs. Valdosta State

HU Football Hosts Valdosta State; Seeking Third Straight Victory

Full story here.

Bison of the Day

Kris Barnes

Position: Punter
Height: 6-2
Weight: 185
Class: Freshman
Hometown: Memphis, Tenn.
Previous School: West Memphis Christian

Previous School
A 2009 graduate of West Memphis (Ark.) Christian ... played quarterback, kicker and punter ... earned MPSA All-District honors ... two-time MPSA All-District in basketball ... also lettered in golf and track ... coached by Tim Pugh.

Personal
Born: March 6, 1990 in Jackson, Miss. ... Major: Pre-Pharmacy ... Parents: Roy and Barbara Barnes ... has one sister (Kristin).

Quote of the Day

“When we become aware that we do not have to escape our pains, but that we can mobilize them into a common search for life, those very pains are transformed from expressions of despair into signs of hope”

-- Henri Nouwen

Play for the Cure Set for This Weekend

Full story here.

My Eternal King

Thanks to Coach Yates for sharing this Latin poem with us in our last staff meeting. The words are powerful and moving. Enjoy.

My Eternal King

My God, I love Thee;
not because I hope for heaven thereby,
Nor yet because who love Thee not
Must die eternally.

Thou, O my Jesus, Thou didst me
Upon the cross embrace;
For me didst bear the nails, the nails and spear,
And manifold disgrace.

Why, then why, O blessed Jesus Christ,
Should I not love Thee well?
Not for the hope of winning heaven,
Or of escaping hell;

Not with the hope of gaining aught,
Not seeking a reward;
But as Thyself hast loved me,
O ever-loving Lord!

E’en so I love Thee, and will love,
And in Thy praise will sing;
Solely because Thou art my God,
And my Eternal King.

Quote of the Day

Today's quote is in memory of Bill Pritchard who passed away Tuesday, and will be laid to rest today. Bill was my wife's maternal grandfather, and one of the finest men I have ever known. He was strong, gentle, kind, compassionate, loving, giving, caring, and, to me, most of all, humble. He was a great man, and perhaps this quote explains why he was so great.

“We come nearest to the great when we are great in humility."

-- Rabindranath Tagore


Which reminds me of another great quote that Bill personified:

The greatest among you will be your servant. For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.

-- Jesus of Nazareth

Thursday's Schedule

VARSITY:

Get your lift at either 8am, 9am, 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, or 2:30pm.

3:15pm - FG and FG Block (Defense) Meeting (Other as called - check email tomorrow)


REDSHIRTS:

Will scrimmage and then go eat Fish/Chicken in Georgetown. Wear your Hawaiian outfit!

Quote of the Day

In honor of Coach John Wooden on his 99th birthday.

"Consider the rights of others before your own feelings, and the feelings of others before your own rights."

-- Coach John Wooden

HU's Micah Canterbury Named GSC Special Teams Player of the Week

Full story here.

Message from Coach Beason

Bisons,

On Tuesday:
3pm - Punt, Punt Return (including DEFENSE HOLD-UP), and "Look Team" Meeting

Congratulations to Micah Canterbury on being named GSC Special Teams Player of the Week (9 punts with a 36.1 yard average and OBU had no return yards). Good job, Micah, and good job to the other 10 guys on Punt Team. It starts with a good snap, good protection, and good coverage!

Also, we need two more REDSHIRTS to be ball boys this weekend for the Valdosta State game. Michael Beach and Tim Lackey have already committed, but we need two more. Please let me know ASAP if you would like to do this. This is a very important job and we need your help!

Players of the Week

MVP O - Zac Ross
MVP D - Marcus Jones
Big Play O - Zac Ross
Big Play D - Jason Thomasson
Special Teams MVP - Kyle Young & Daniel Phipps
Freshman of the Week - Davis Cocke

Opportunity

Southwest Middle School has requested a few Bison football players come out and speak to their students as a part of Red Ribbon Week, which is a week dedicated to being drug free. It will be on Thursday, October 22 around 12:30. E-mail Coach Edwards (ledward2@harding.edu) ASAP if you think you might be willing and able to help.

Harding Forces Six Turnovers in Upset of Ouachita Baptist

Full story here.

Bison of the Day

Josh Aldridge

Position: Defensive Line
Height: 6-1
Weight: 225
Class: Redshirt Freshman
Hometown: Jackson, Tenn.
Previous School: Jackson Christian

Career
Redshirted in 2008.

Previous School
As a three-year starter at Jackson Christian, he compiled over 300 career tackles and twice earned all-state ... coached by Brian Stewart.

As a senior, he led the team in tackles, tackles for loss and sacks, and earned Region 8-2A Defensive Lineman of the Year, All-West Tennessee and Tennessee Class 2A All-State.

In his junior season, he helped lead Jackson Christian to the Tennessee Class 1A State Championship and was the Region 8-1A Defensive Player of the Year.

Personal
Born: Oct. 13, 1989 in Jackson, Tenn. ... Major: Social Science ... Parents: Steve and June Aldridge.

Quote of the Day

Perseverance is a lowly virtue whereby mediocrity achieves an inglorious success.

-- Ambrose Bierce

Bison of the Day

Jordan Watson

Position: WR
Height: 6-2
Weight: 190
Class: Junior
Hometown: Pensacola, Fla.
Previous School: Tate HS

Career
Career Games/Starts: 21/11 ... Bison debut: vs. Southwest Baptist (8/30/07) ... at Missouri Southern (8/30/08) ... 83 receptions, 1,222 yards, 11 TD.

Has earned two letters as a wide receiver ... ranks sixth at Harding in receptions per game (3.95), tied for eighth in TD receptions (11) and 12th in receiving yards (1,222).

Redshirted in 2006.

2008
Started all 11 games as a wide receiver ... 51 receptions, 808 yards and five TD.
Ranked fourth on the team in receptions (51) and second in receiving yards (808) and receiving TD (5) ... his 808 receiving yards ranked sixth in an HU single season.

Had two 100-yard receiving games and had two TD in both games ... had nine receptions for 161 yards and 2 TD vs. Delta State (9/20) and six receptions for 122 yards and 2 TD at Henderson State (11/1).

Ranked sixth in the GSC and 50th in the NCAA Division II with 73.5 receiving yards per game.


2007
Played in all 10 games as a wide receiver ... 32 receptions, 414 yards, 6 TD.

Had at least one reception in every game and three or more receptions in eight games ... made a season-high six receptions vs. Southwest Baptist (8/30).

Had more than 50 receiving yards in a game three times ... had a season-high 94 receiving yards on three receptions, including a 66-yard catch, the longest by a Bison in 2007, vs. West Georgia (10/4).

His six receiving touchdowns set a new Harding freshman record and tied for eighth in an HU single season ... had two touchdown catches vs. Southwest Baptist in his Bison debut.

Previous School
Started two seasons as a wide receiver for coach Charlie Armstrong at Tate High School in Pensacola, Fla.


Personal
Born: July 5, 1988 in Pensacola, Fla. … Major: Health/Kinesiology/Coaching … Parents: Scott and Kay Watson … has one brother (Jarred).

Career Highs
Receptions - 9 vs. Delta State (9/20/08)
Receiving Yards - 161 vs. Delta State (9/20/08)
Receiving TD - 2 (three times), last at Henderson State (11/1/08)

Quote of the Day

“Those who know how to win are much more numerous than those who know how to make proper use of their victories."

-- Polybius

Football Photos

Here is a link to Jeff Montgomery's photos.

Football Bisons Meet 20th-Ranked Ouachita Baptist

Full story here.

Bison of the Day

Jake Bolt

Position: Wide Receiver
Height: 6-1
Weight: 165
Class: Freshman
Hometown: Mountain Home, Ark.
Previous School: Mountain Home HS

Previous School
A 2009 graduate of Mountain Home (Ark.) High School ... played free safety and wide receiver ... two-time Class 6A All-State ... three-time 6A East All-Conference ... coached by Shane Patrick.

Personal
Born: Oct. 24, 1990 in Little Rock, Ark. ... Major: Exercise Science ... Parents: Paul and Jackie Bolt ... has one sister (Nicole).

Quote of the Day

“People do not seem to realize that their opinion of the world is also a confession of character."

-- Ralph Waldo Emerson

Players of the Week

Special Teams MVP - Braden Rubey and Darby Palmer
MVP O - Zac Ross
MVP D - Josh Jones
Big Play O - Chaz Rogers to Zac Ross
Big Play D - Jasper Bodiford
Freshman of the Week - Philip Mion

Quote of the Day

“It is only through labor and painful efforts, by grim energy and resolute courage, that we move on to better things.”

-- Theodore Roosevelt

Info for Redshirts

Redshirts,

We will lift as normal tomorrow (Monday) at your 3:30pm and 4:15pm lifting groups. We will NOT lift on Friday. The last thing you have with football this week is Thursday afternoon's practice. Remember, we do not have classes on Friday (Fall Break).

Harding Defense Keys 26-16 Victory over Southern Arkansas

Full story here.

Quote of the Day

The first question which the priest and the Levite asked was: "If I stop to help this man, what will happen to me?" But... the good Samaritan reversed the question: "If I do not stop to help this man, what will happen to him?"

-- Martin Luther King, Jr.

Bison of the Day

Mark Gutierrez-Durant

Position: Defensive Line
Height: 6-2
Weight: 245
Class: Junior
Hometown: Lancaster, Calif.
Previous School: Antelope Valley College


Career
Transferred to Harding from Antelope Valley College in January, 2008.

Previous Schools
Recorded 87 tackles, 9.5 sacks, seven forced fumbles and five fumble recoveries as a sophomore at Antelope Valley College ... earned team MVP honors.

Played defensive end and tight end for coach Wayne Quigle at Calabasas (Calif.) High School.

Personal
Born: May 23, 1987 in North Hollywood, Calif. ... Major: Kinesiology ... Parent: Lisa Durant ... has two brothers and a sister.

Thursday's Schedule

Varsity Bisons,
Don't forget to get your lift today if you did not get it yesterday. The times for Thursday are 8am, 9am, 10am, 11am , 12pm, 1pm, and 2:30pm.

REDSHIRTS,
You will lift at 6am on Friday and then be off from football until Monday afternoon's lift.

Today's practice:

3:15pm - PUNT TEAM, PUNT RETURN, KICKOFF RETURN, FIELD GOAL KICKING TEAM

Everyone on the field by 3:35pm

Quote of the Day

“If you want to build a ship, don't drum up people together to collect wood and don't assign them tasks and work, but rather teach them to long for the endless immensity of the sea."

-- Antoine de Saint-Exupery