"Be true to yourself, help others, make each day your masterpiece, make friendship a fine art, drink deeply from good books -- especially the Bible, build a shelter against a rainy day, give thanks for your blessings and pray for guidance every day."
-- Joshua Wooden, father of the late Coach John Wooden
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Monday, August 30, 2010
1st John 3:16
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Quote of the Day
"The miracle is not that we do this work, but that we are happy to do it."
-- Mother Teresa
-- Mother Teresa
Friday, August 27, 2010
Quote of the Day
"For an athlete to function properly, he must be intent. There has to be a definite purpose and goal if you are to progress. If you are not intent about what you are doing, you aren't able to resist the temptation to do something else that might be more fun at the moment."
-- Coach John Wooden
-- Coach John Wooden
Offensive Preview: Huckeba Releases First Two-Deep
by Scott Goode
SEARCY – With less than two weeks remaining before the kickoff of the 2010 football season, Harding head coach Ronnie Huckeba released his first two-deep of the fall Tuesday. The Bison offense will be new-look and a blast from the past at the same time as Harding moves from a pass-first attack to a more balanced, option-style offense. It’s been more than 30 years since Harding fans have seen the option as the focal point of the Bison offense.
Five Bisons who started on offense in 2009 are slated to be in the starting 11 for the first game. Josh Powell returns as the starting quarterback with Kale Gelles and Jeremy Holt in the backfield. Jordan Watson returns as one starting wide receiver, and Garrett Taylor returns as a starter on the offensive line.
Below is a positional breakdown of the Harding offensive two-deep.
Quarterback
· 2009 Starter – Josh Powell
· 2010 Starter – Josh Powell (6-3, 215, SR)
· 2010 Backup – Chaz Rogers (6-1, 210, SO)
Josh Powell is the frontrunner for the starting job entering the first game, beating out Chaz Rogers and Lambuth transfer Kelvin Martin in a three-way battle. Powell started eight games for the Bisons as a junior and passed for 1,735 yards and 10 touchdowns. He missed three games with a knee injury that appears to be completely healed. Powell displayed his running ability with a 61-yard effort vs. Southwest
Baptist last season.
Rogers played in six games last season and passed for 431 yards and four touchdowns. He also rushed for more than 100 yards as Harding’s starter in the spring game that Powell missed due to his knee injury.
Running Back
· 2009 Starter – Jeremy Holt
· 2010 Starter – Kale Gelles (5-11, 200, JR)
· 2010 Backup – Kelvin Martin (6-2, 220, SO)
In Harding’s spread offense, Gelles rushed 40 times for 152 yards and a touchdown. He was also a weapon in the passing game, hauling in 37 passes (second on the team) for 358 yards and three touchdowns. As a high school junior, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram named Gelles one of the top six running backs in the Dallas area.
Martin was the Wildcat-formation quarterback at Lambuth as a freshman. At Harding, Martin will see time in the backfield, sometimes as the quarterback and sometimes as a running back. He rushed 76 times for 312 yards and five touchdowns and passed for 413 yards and three touchdowns at Lambuth.
Slot Back
· 2009 Starter – None
· 2010 Starters – Jeremy Holt (5-9, 180, JR) and Kyle Young (6-0, 225, SR)
· 2010 Backups – Alex Finley (5-10, 190, RsFR) and Braden Rubey (5-8, 185, JR)
A new position in the Bison offense in 2010, the slot backs are the pitch-men in the option offense. Holt, Harding’s leading returning rusher with 155 yards last season, is dangerous as a runner on the outside and also has great hands out of the backfield. He caught 34 passes for 345 yards last season. Young carried 15 times last season and had nine receptions but will have a much larger role in 2010.
Finley, who redshirted in 2009, will make his Bison debut in the backfield. He was a two-time All-District 6-5A honoree at Marcus High School in Texas. Rubey, who was a linebacker in high school, will be on the offensive side of the ball for the first time in his collegiate career. He spent the last two seasons as a defensive back and had 18 tackles last season, with nine of those coming on special teams.
Wide Receiver
· 2009 Starters – Terrence Davis and Jordan Watson
· 2010 Starters – Kurt Adams (6-4, 200, SR) and Jordan Watson (6-2, 195, SR)
· 2010 Backups – Tyler O’Quin (6-1, 200, JR) and Trey Gavin (6-2, 180, FR)
In Harding’s new offense, the wide receivers will play a different role. On many plays, their blocks can spring a big play in the option. And while they may not catch as many passes in the new system, the potential for big passing plays is always there, especially with two of Harding’s most prolific pass receivers returning for their senior seasons. Adams, who missed all but two games last season with a knee injury, has 1,886 career receiving yards and ranks second in school history with 22 touchdown receptions. Watson has 1,598 career receiving yards and 14 touchdowns.
O’Quin had a solid sophomore season last year, catching 21 passes for 237 yards and three touchdowns. Gavin is a true freshman from Bald Knob (Ark.) High School, where he earned 4A All-State honors after recording 72 receptions for 1,112 yards and 12 touchdowns as a senior.
Offensive Line
· 2009 Starters – James Kee, Brad Parker, Chris Ross, Caleb Simmons and Garrett Taylor
· 2010 Starters – Jeremiah Vivio (6-3, 255, RsFR), Garrett Taylor (6-1, 285, JR), Dallon Hudson (6-5, 255, RsFR), L.J. Tarrant (6-0, 265, SO), Tory Day (6-0, 260, SO)
· 2010 Backups – Hunter Finley (6-5, 270, JR), Alex Guth (6-0, 265, FR), David Lee (6-2, 250, FR), Chris Ross (6-2, 295, SR), Austin Smithey (6-2, 220, SO)
The 2010 Bison offensive line will be very young, but it is also comprised of quick, tough players who can be successful in the option offense. The five players scheduled to start have combined to start 11 games for Harding, 10 of those coming from left guard Garrett Taylor. Left tackle Jeremiah Vivio and center Dallon Hudson are both redshirt freshmen. L.J. Tarrant saw action last season and started one game. Tory Day is a Division I transfer from Louisiana-Lafayette.
Ross started six games last season and will be in the mix at guard. Finley played in six games last season, primarily on special teams. Smithey moved to the offensive line during spring practice. Guth and Lee are both true freshmen who had outstanding high school careers.
SEARCY – With less than two weeks remaining before the kickoff of the 2010 football season, Harding head coach Ronnie Huckeba released his first two-deep of the fall Tuesday. The Bison offense will be new-look and a blast from the past at the same time as Harding moves from a pass-first attack to a more balanced, option-style offense. It’s been more than 30 years since Harding fans have seen the option as the focal point of the Bison offense.
Five Bisons who started on offense in 2009 are slated to be in the starting 11 for the first game. Josh Powell returns as the starting quarterback with Kale Gelles and Jeremy Holt in the backfield. Jordan Watson returns as one starting wide receiver, and Garrett Taylor returns as a starter on the offensive line.
Below is a positional breakdown of the Harding offensive two-deep.
Quarterback
· 2009 Starter – Josh Powell
· 2010 Starter – Josh Powell (6-3, 215, SR)
· 2010 Backup – Chaz Rogers (6-1, 210, SO)
Josh Powell is the frontrunner for the starting job entering the first game, beating out Chaz Rogers and Lambuth transfer Kelvin Martin in a three-way battle. Powell started eight games for the Bisons as a junior and passed for 1,735 yards and 10 touchdowns. He missed three games with a knee injury that appears to be completely healed. Powell displayed his running ability with a 61-yard effort vs. Southwest
Baptist last season.
Rogers played in six games last season and passed for 431 yards and four touchdowns. He also rushed for more than 100 yards as Harding’s starter in the spring game that Powell missed due to his knee injury.
Running Back
· 2009 Starter – Jeremy Holt
· 2010 Starter – Kale Gelles (5-11, 200, JR)
· 2010 Backup – Kelvin Martin (6-2, 220, SO)
In Harding’s spread offense, Gelles rushed 40 times for 152 yards and a touchdown. He was also a weapon in the passing game, hauling in 37 passes (second on the team) for 358 yards and three touchdowns. As a high school junior, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram named Gelles one of the top six running backs in the Dallas area.
Martin was the Wildcat-formation quarterback at Lambuth as a freshman. At Harding, Martin will see time in the backfield, sometimes as the quarterback and sometimes as a running back. He rushed 76 times for 312 yards and five touchdowns and passed for 413 yards and three touchdowns at Lambuth.
Slot Back
· 2009 Starter – None
· 2010 Starters – Jeremy Holt (5-9, 180, JR) and Kyle Young (6-0, 225, SR)
· 2010 Backups – Alex Finley (5-10, 190, RsFR) and Braden Rubey (5-8, 185, JR)
A new position in the Bison offense in 2010, the slot backs are the pitch-men in the option offense. Holt, Harding’s leading returning rusher with 155 yards last season, is dangerous as a runner on the outside and also has great hands out of the backfield. He caught 34 passes for 345 yards last season. Young carried 15 times last season and had nine receptions but will have a much larger role in 2010.
Finley, who redshirted in 2009, will make his Bison debut in the backfield. He was a two-time All-District 6-5A honoree at Marcus High School in Texas. Rubey, who was a linebacker in high school, will be on the offensive side of the ball for the first time in his collegiate career. He spent the last two seasons as a defensive back and had 18 tackles last season, with nine of those coming on special teams.
Wide Receiver
· 2009 Starters – Terrence Davis and Jordan Watson
· 2010 Starters – Kurt Adams (6-4, 200, SR) and Jordan Watson (6-2, 195, SR)
· 2010 Backups – Tyler O’Quin (6-1, 200, JR) and Trey Gavin (6-2, 180, FR)
In Harding’s new offense, the wide receivers will play a different role. On many plays, their blocks can spring a big play in the option. And while they may not catch as many passes in the new system, the potential for big passing plays is always there, especially with two of Harding’s most prolific pass receivers returning for their senior seasons. Adams, who missed all but two games last season with a knee injury, has 1,886 career receiving yards and ranks second in school history with 22 touchdown receptions. Watson has 1,598 career receiving yards and 14 touchdowns.
O’Quin had a solid sophomore season last year, catching 21 passes for 237 yards and three touchdowns. Gavin is a true freshman from Bald Knob (Ark.) High School, where he earned 4A All-State honors after recording 72 receptions for 1,112 yards and 12 touchdowns as a senior.
Offensive Line
· 2009 Starters – James Kee, Brad Parker, Chris Ross, Caleb Simmons and Garrett Taylor
· 2010 Starters – Jeremiah Vivio (6-3, 255, RsFR), Garrett Taylor (6-1, 285, JR), Dallon Hudson (6-5, 255, RsFR), L.J. Tarrant (6-0, 265, SO), Tory Day (6-0, 260, SO)
· 2010 Backups – Hunter Finley (6-5, 270, JR), Alex Guth (6-0, 265, FR), David Lee (6-2, 250, FR), Chris Ross (6-2, 295, SR), Austin Smithey (6-2, 220, SO)
The 2010 Bison offensive line will be very young, but it is also comprised of quick, tough players who can be successful in the option offense. The five players scheduled to start have combined to start 11 games for Harding, 10 of those coming from left guard Garrett Taylor. Left tackle Jeremiah Vivio and center Dallon Hudson are both redshirt freshmen. L.J. Tarrant saw action last season and started one game. Tory Day is a Division I transfer from Louisiana-Lafayette.
Ross started six games last season and will be in the mix at guard. Finley played in six games last season, primarily on special teams. Smithey moved to the offensive line during spring practice. Guth and Lee are both true freshmen who had outstanding high school careers.
Six Starting Seniors: Breaking Down the Harding Defense
by Scott Goode
SEARCY – With less than two weeks remaining before the kickoff of the 2010 football season, Harding head coach Ronnie Huckeba released his first two-deep of the fall Tuesday. The Bison defense will be in its second season with the 4-2-5 alignment that showed much improvement over the two previous seasons.
Harding has seven defensive starters from last season penciled in to start the first game of the season next Saturday against Southern Arkansas. Sophomore Terrence Davis, a starter last season at wide receiver, is now expected to start on defense at cornerback. The other returning starters include defensive ends Josh Aldridge and Marcus Jones, defensive tackle Andrew Jackson, linebacker Jason Thomasson, and defensive backs Jasper Bodiford, Steve Hudson and Eddie Russ.
Below is a positional breakdown of the Harding defensive two-deep.
Defensive End
· 2009 Starters – Josh Aldridge and Marcus Jones
· 2010 Starters – Josh Aldridge (6-2, 225, SO) and Marcus Jones (5-8, 235, SR)
· 2010 Backups – Jermaine Blanchard (6-1, 220, SR) and Mark Gutierrez-Durant (6-3, 270, SR)
Aldridge had a solid season as a redshirt freshman defensive end, recording 35 tackles and 6.5 tackles for loss. Jones, a senior, has started 27 career games and recorded 54 tackles last season.
Blanchard moved from linebacker to defensive end last season and earned All-GSC honors. His speed makes him one of Harding’s top pass rushers. Blanchard led Harding with 9.0 tackles for loss and 5.0 sacks in 2009. Gutierrez-Durant had some injury issues last season, but his work in the weight room, where he lifted 225 pounds an astounding 38 times in the preseason, shows he is back at full strength.
Defensive Tackle/Nose Guard
· 2009 Starters – Keenan Kitchen and Andrew Jackson
· 2010 Starters – Andrew Jackson (5-11, 270, SR) and John Ikahihifo (5-11, 330, SR)
· 2010 Backups – Ray Hatfield (5-10, 280, SR), Joe Calvin (6-0, 280, FR) and Eddie Frazier (6-2, 260, SO)
A pair of veterans will hold down the middle for the Bisons. Jackson is a three-year starter who had 34 tackles, including 6.0 tackles for loss last season. Ikahihifo served as a backup to Kitchen last season and moves into the starting nose guard spot after making 15 tackles a season ago.
Hatfield returns to Harding for his senior season, having not played since 2007. He is a strong interior lineman and an excellent run-stopper at nose guard. Calvin originally signed with Tennessee-Martin out of high school and transferred to Harding in January. Frazier had four tackles last season as a reserve.
Linebacker
· 2009 Starters – Jason Thomasson and Rene Stephan
· 2010 Starters – Jason Thomasson (5-10, 200, SR) and Kennard Henderson (5-7, 200, SO)
· 2010 Backups – Russ Jenkins (6-3, 260, JR) and Aaron Gillaspie (5-10, 205, SO)
The Bisons have a solid corps at linebacker with Thomasson leading the group. Thomasson had 60 tackles last season, and Henderson added 48 tackles. Both starters are play-makers and have the speed to cover the field from sideline to sideline.
Jenkins could be the best-kept secret in the GSC this season. The 260-pounder runs a 4.6 40-yard dash and had an outstanding junior college career at DeAnza College in California. Gillaspie overcame an injury last season to be very productive in the second half. He had 30 tackles, including 2.5 tackles for loss, despite missing the season’s first four games.
Rover/Safeties
· 2009 Starters – Josh Jones, Jasper Bodiford and Steve Hudson
· 2010 Starters – Daniel Bernal (5-9, 170, JR), Jasper Bodiford (5-8, 195, SO) and Steve Hudson (6-0, 200, SR)
· 2010 Backups – Luke Tribble (6-0, 195, JR) and James Feher (6-1, 205, SO)
In the secondary, Harding will miss Josh Jones, who had arguably the best season ever by a Bison defensive back last year. In his spot, Harding has brought in Bernal, a transfer from Pasadena City College in California, who had 69 tackles last season. The Bisons also return to reliable safeties in Bodiford, who had 57 tackles last season, and Hudson, who is Harding’s leading returning tackler with 67 stops as a junior.
Tribble has started before for the Bisons and is always well-positioned on the field. Feher has dropped some weight and moved from defensive line to defensive back. He has good speed and outstanding reach.
Cornerbacks
· 2009 Starters – Darren Newson and Eddie Russ
· 2010 Starters – Eddie Russ (5-11, 180, SR) and Terrence Davis (5-9, 170, SO)
· 2010 Backups – Dempsey Bonner (5-8, 170, SO) and Derrick Bradshaw (5-5, 155, FR)
Russ is Harding’s most experienced cornerback. He had 29 tackles and three interceptions last season and will likely match up with the opponents’ top receiver. Davis has great ball skills, moving to the secondary after hauling in 34 receptions last season as a wide receiver.
Bonner has played mostly on special teams but will be in the cornerback rotation, and Bradshaw, a true freshman, wowed the Harding coaching staff during a workout last season. He has also earned a spot in the rotation.
The special-teams breakdown will appear on HardingSports.com on Thursday.
SEARCY – With less than two weeks remaining before the kickoff of the 2010 football season, Harding head coach Ronnie Huckeba released his first two-deep of the fall Tuesday. The Bison defense will be in its second season with the 4-2-5 alignment that showed much improvement over the two previous seasons.
Harding has seven defensive starters from last season penciled in to start the first game of the season next Saturday against Southern Arkansas. Sophomore Terrence Davis, a starter last season at wide receiver, is now expected to start on defense at cornerback. The other returning starters include defensive ends Josh Aldridge and Marcus Jones, defensive tackle Andrew Jackson, linebacker Jason Thomasson, and defensive backs Jasper Bodiford, Steve Hudson and Eddie Russ.
Below is a positional breakdown of the Harding defensive two-deep.
Defensive End
· 2009 Starters – Josh Aldridge and Marcus Jones
· 2010 Starters – Josh Aldridge (6-2, 225, SO) and Marcus Jones (5-8, 235, SR)
· 2010 Backups – Jermaine Blanchard (6-1, 220, SR) and Mark Gutierrez-Durant (6-3, 270, SR)
Aldridge had a solid season as a redshirt freshman defensive end, recording 35 tackles and 6.5 tackles for loss. Jones, a senior, has started 27 career games and recorded 54 tackles last season.
Blanchard moved from linebacker to defensive end last season and earned All-GSC honors. His speed makes him one of Harding’s top pass rushers. Blanchard led Harding with 9.0 tackles for loss and 5.0 sacks in 2009. Gutierrez-Durant had some injury issues last season, but his work in the weight room, where he lifted 225 pounds an astounding 38 times in the preseason, shows he is back at full strength.
Defensive Tackle/Nose Guard
· 2009 Starters – Keenan Kitchen and Andrew Jackson
· 2010 Starters – Andrew Jackson (5-11, 270, SR) and John Ikahihifo (5-11, 330, SR)
· 2010 Backups – Ray Hatfield (5-10, 280, SR), Joe Calvin (6-0, 280, FR) and Eddie Frazier (6-2, 260, SO)
A pair of veterans will hold down the middle for the Bisons. Jackson is a three-year starter who had 34 tackles, including 6.0 tackles for loss last season. Ikahihifo served as a backup to Kitchen last season and moves into the starting nose guard spot after making 15 tackles a season ago.
Hatfield returns to Harding for his senior season, having not played since 2007. He is a strong interior lineman and an excellent run-stopper at nose guard. Calvin originally signed with Tennessee-Martin out of high school and transferred to Harding in January. Frazier had four tackles last season as a reserve.
Linebacker
· 2009 Starters – Jason Thomasson and Rene Stephan
· 2010 Starters – Jason Thomasson (5-10, 200, SR) and Kennard Henderson (5-7, 200, SO)
· 2010 Backups – Russ Jenkins (6-3, 260, JR) and Aaron Gillaspie (5-10, 205, SO)
The Bisons have a solid corps at linebacker with Thomasson leading the group. Thomasson had 60 tackles last season, and Henderson added 48 tackles. Both starters are play-makers and have the speed to cover the field from sideline to sideline.
Jenkins could be the best-kept secret in the GSC this season. The 260-pounder runs a 4.6 40-yard dash and had an outstanding junior college career at DeAnza College in California. Gillaspie overcame an injury last season to be very productive in the second half. He had 30 tackles, including 2.5 tackles for loss, despite missing the season’s first four games.
Rover/Safeties
· 2009 Starters – Josh Jones, Jasper Bodiford and Steve Hudson
· 2010 Starters – Daniel Bernal (5-9, 170, JR), Jasper Bodiford (5-8, 195, SO) and Steve Hudson (6-0, 200, SR)
· 2010 Backups – Luke Tribble (6-0, 195, JR) and James Feher (6-1, 205, SO)
In the secondary, Harding will miss Josh Jones, who had arguably the best season ever by a Bison defensive back last year. In his spot, Harding has brought in Bernal, a transfer from Pasadena City College in California, who had 69 tackles last season. The Bisons also return to reliable safeties in Bodiford, who had 57 tackles last season, and Hudson, who is Harding’s leading returning tackler with 67 stops as a junior.
Tribble has started before for the Bisons and is always well-positioned on the field. Feher has dropped some weight and moved from defensive line to defensive back. He has good speed and outstanding reach.
Cornerbacks
· 2009 Starters – Darren Newson and Eddie Russ
· 2010 Starters – Eddie Russ (5-11, 180, SR) and Terrence Davis (5-9, 170, SO)
· 2010 Backups – Dempsey Bonner (5-8, 170, SO) and Derrick Bradshaw (5-5, 155, FR)
Russ is Harding’s most experienced cornerback. He had 29 tackles and three interceptions last season and will likely match up with the opponents’ top receiver. Davis has great ball skills, moving to the secondary after hauling in 34 receptions last season as a wide receiver.
Bonner has played mostly on special teams but will be in the cornerback rotation, and Bradshaw, a true freshman, wowed the Harding coaching staff during a workout last season. He has also earned a spot in the rotation.
The special-teams breakdown will appear on HardingSports.com on Thursday.
Info (Revised)
VARSITY DEFENSE Film at 2:30pm. WHITE ATTACK and VARSITY DEFENSE needs to be dressed in FULL PADS for Warm-Up at 3:05pm.
VARSITY OFFENSE in Film at 3:30pm. BLACK ATTACK and VARSITY OFFENSE in SHELLS on the field at 4:20pm.
You come to the first meeting/warm-up that you are a part of.
Snappers/Punters/Kickers: We are going PUNT TEAM at 4:25pm.
Coach Beason still has not gotten a return email regarding Varsity Lifting Times from:
Terrence Davis
Derrick Bradshaw
Eddie Russ
Marquale Pierson
D.J. Bedford
Kennard Henderson
Mark Gutierrez
Eric Lambert
Tanner Dykema
Spread the word.
VARSITY OFFENSE in Film at 3:30pm. BLACK ATTACK and VARSITY OFFENSE in SHELLS on the field at 4:20pm.
You come to the first meeting/warm-up that you are a part of.
Snappers/Punters/Kickers: We are going PUNT TEAM at 4:25pm.
Coach Beason still has not gotten a return email regarding Varsity Lifting Times from:
Terrence Davis
Derrick Bradshaw
Eddie Russ
Marquale Pierson
D.J. Bedford
Kennard Henderson
Mark Gutierrez
Eric Lambert
Tanner Dykema
Spread the word.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Message from Coach Beason
This first part is for NON-REDSHIRTS only:
Varsity players should open the attachment and see the options for getting your 2nd lift each week. These will be LEADER-LED LIFTS. You need to choose one time on EITHER Wednesday or Thursday (not both days). Reply to me with your choice. This will start next week. So, we will lift together on Sunday evenings, and you will get your second lift on either Wednesday or Thursday at the time you sign up for. You need to get a lift on your own either today, tomorrow, or Thursday.
REDSHIRTS: This week, you can get a lift on your own today, Wednesday, or Thursday, but we WILL LIFT TOGETHER THIS SATURDAY morning after team pictures. Then, we will start our normal lifting schedule: Monday afternoon, Wednesday night at 9pm, Friday (morning if away game; afternoon if home game), Saturday morning (home games only). We will lift 3-4 days per week.
EVERYONE: The work we do in the weight room is vital to your durability (injury prevention) and performance. Work hard each and every time we are in there.
Varsity players should open the attachment and see the options for getting your 2nd lift each week. These will be LEADER-LED LIFTS. You need to choose one time on EITHER Wednesday or Thursday (not both days). Reply to me with your choice. This will start next week. So, we will lift together on Sunday evenings, and you will get your second lift on either Wednesday or Thursday at the time you sign up for. You need to get a lift on your own either today, tomorrow, or Thursday.
REDSHIRTS: This week, you can get a lift on your own today, Wednesday, or Thursday, but we WILL LIFT TOGETHER THIS SATURDAY morning after team pictures. Then, we will start our normal lifting schedule: Monday afternoon, Wednesday night at 9pm, Friday (morning if away game; afternoon if home game), Saturday morning (home games only). We will lift 3-4 days per week.
EVERYONE: The work we do in the weight room is vital to your durability (injury prevention) and performance. Work hard each and every time we are in there.
News
1. Seniors are being fed tonight at Larry's Pizza from 7 to 8 pm.
2. We will have position meetings TODAY starting at 2:15pm unless your position coach tells you differently. PUNT TEAM and PUNT RETURN will meet today at 2:55pm.
2. We will have position meetings TODAY starting at 2:15pm unless your position coach tells you differently. PUNT TEAM and PUNT RETURN will meet today at 2:55pm.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Quote of the Day
"I have read in Plato and Cicero sayings that are very wise and very beautiful; but I never read in either of them: 'Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden.'"
-- St. Augustine
-- St. Augustine
Message from Coach Beason
Bisons,
We hope your first day of classes goes well!
1. We will leave for the BUFFET/LAKE from the Athletic Center today at 3:15pm. Remember, car pool. Have your cars/trucks full of people. Bring a lifejacket if you have one.
2. Any one who took summer classes at anywhere other than Harding, and ALL TRANSFER PLAYERS, see Coach Huck immediately about getting your transcripts in so you can be eligible!
3. Make sure to get treatment and bandage ALL scrapes on your body. You will be required to have these covered when you go to the weight room!
4. We need guys who are either Redshirting or not on the travel squad to help us with the footballs on the sidelines during games. Yes, these are referred to as "ball boys," but they have a crucial role and we need you to help. We will need 4 available for each of our 6 home games, and 2 to travel with us to away games. If you would like to help with this, please email me back with your game (or 2) preference. Redshirts, we are counting on you to fill most of these slots. Thanks!
Coach Beason
We hope your first day of classes goes well!
1. We will leave for the BUFFET/LAKE from the Athletic Center today at 3:15pm. Remember, car pool. Have your cars/trucks full of people. Bring a lifejacket if you have one.
2. Any one who took summer classes at anywhere other than Harding, and ALL TRANSFER PLAYERS, see Coach Huck immediately about getting your transcripts in so you can be eligible!
3. Make sure to get treatment and bandage ALL scrapes on your body. You will be required to have these covered when you go to the weight room!
4. We need guys who are either Redshirting or not on the travel squad to help us with the footballs on the sidelines during games. Yes, these are referred to as "ball boys," but they have a crucial role and we need you to help. We will need 4 available for each of our 6 home games, and 2 to travel with us to away games. If you would like to help with this, please email me back with your game (or 2) preference. Redshirts, we are counting on you to fill most of these slots. Thanks!
Coach Beason
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Schedule
SUNDAY
2:00-2:30pm - O-Line Lift/O Back & Receivers Meet
2:30-3:00pm - SWITCH from above
3:00-3:30pm - D-Line Lift/DBs & LBs Meet
3:30-4:00pm - SWITCH from above
7:00-9:00pm - Practice in Full Pads
MONDAY
1st Day of Classes and Chapel (attendance WILL be checked in chapel on the first day)
After Classes - Leave for Greers Ferry Lake (Swim, Tubing, we'll have several boats, etc.) and SEAFOOD BUFFET. Bring a lifejacket if you have one, please.
2:00-2:30pm - O-Line Lift/O Back & Receivers Meet
2:30-3:00pm - SWITCH from above
3:00-3:30pm - D-Line Lift/DBs & LBs Meet
3:30-4:00pm - SWITCH from above
7:00-9:00pm - Practice in Full Pads
MONDAY
1st Day of Classes and Chapel (attendance WILL be checked in chapel on the first day)
After Classes - Leave for Greers Ferry Lake (Swim, Tubing, we'll have several boats, etc.) and SEAFOOD BUFFET. Bring a lifejacket if you have one, please.
Friday, August 20, 2010
Skit Night
Below you will find groups for "Skit Night." Seniors in each group, you are in charge of your group. This will take place Sunday night, and everyone in the group must have a role. More details will come tomorrow, but if you want to go ahead and get together with your group and start planning, go ahead.
Group 1
Kurt Adams
Dempsey Bonner
Dallon Hudson
BMOP
Joe Calvin
Eddie Frazier
James Adkin
Derrick Bradshaw
Juliaen Broner
Eric Lambert
David Lee
Isaac Taylor
Group 2
Jermaine Blanchard
Kennard Henderson
Phillip Mion
Rene Stephan
DJ Bedford
Ish
Daniel Bernal
Devonte Britt
Matt Casanova
Ricky Lewis
Cole Lockwood
Sheldon Vanderpool
Group 3
John Ikahihifo
Steve Hudson
TO
LJ
Kris Barnes
Huner Finley
Jordan Garland
Casey Caton
Cameron Crockett
Rusty Cummings
Donatello Luckett
Ambrose McKinnon
Will Walker
Group 4
Andrew Jackson
Kelvin Martin
Braden Rubey
Marquale Pierson
Brandon Cable
Jeremy Brackens
Trey Gavin
Gabe Garner
James Meadows
Group 5
Josh Powell
Josh Aldridge
Alex Finley
Aaron Gillespie
Andrew Brackins
Stephen Emerson
Ty Finley
Mike Milligan
Jacob Moore
Jason Oller
Group 6
Chris Ross
Kale Gelles
Mark Durant
Chaz Rogers
Micah Canterbury
Marshall Hughes
TD
David Fields
Xzander Fleming
Ryan Pelinske
Christian Pletta
Group 7
Eddie Russ
Logan Perkins
Russ Jenkins
Dre Whittle
Michael English
Trevor Hunt
Michael Galloway
John Gay Jr.
Zebadee Rankin
Pete Rodriguez
Group 8
Kyle Young
Darby
Jasper Bodiford
Ray Hatfield
Jermiah Vivieo
Joe English
James Feher
Alex Guth
Scott Hamilton
Joshua Ross
Brent Rowsey
Group 9
Jordan Watson
Garrett Taylor
Marcus Jones
Eric Ragsdale
Austin Smithey
Tory Day
Adin Menkin
Sammy Williams
Holt Henderson
Colton Camper
Shane Schock
Ahmad Scott
Jake Sloan
Group 10
Jason Thomassson
Caleb Simmons
Jeremy Holt
BJ
Tanner Dykema
Romas Roberson
Patrick Bingham
Keenan Killett
Benjamin Kissinger
David Smith
Ryan Smith
Anthony Stribling
Group 1
Kurt Adams
Dempsey Bonner
Dallon Hudson
BMOP
Joe Calvin
Eddie Frazier
James Adkin
Derrick Bradshaw
Juliaen Broner
Eric Lambert
David Lee
Isaac Taylor
Group 2
Jermaine Blanchard
Kennard Henderson
Phillip Mion
Rene Stephan
DJ Bedford
Ish
Daniel Bernal
Devonte Britt
Matt Casanova
Ricky Lewis
Cole Lockwood
Sheldon Vanderpool
Group 3
John Ikahihifo
Steve Hudson
TO
LJ
Kris Barnes
Huner Finley
Jordan Garland
Casey Caton
Cameron Crockett
Rusty Cummings
Donatello Luckett
Ambrose McKinnon
Will Walker
Group 4
Andrew Jackson
Kelvin Martin
Braden Rubey
Marquale Pierson
Brandon Cable
Jeremy Brackens
Trey Gavin
Gabe Garner
James Meadows
Group 5
Josh Powell
Josh Aldridge
Alex Finley
Aaron Gillespie
Andrew Brackins
Stephen Emerson
Ty Finley
Mike Milligan
Jacob Moore
Jason Oller
Group 6
Chris Ross
Kale Gelles
Mark Durant
Chaz Rogers
Micah Canterbury
Marshall Hughes
TD
David Fields
Xzander Fleming
Ryan Pelinske
Christian Pletta
Group 7
Eddie Russ
Logan Perkins
Russ Jenkins
Dre Whittle
Michael English
Trevor Hunt
Michael Galloway
John Gay Jr.
Zebadee Rankin
Pete Rodriguez
Group 8
Kyle Young
Darby
Jasper Bodiford
Ray Hatfield
Jermiah Vivieo
Joe English
James Feher
Alex Guth
Scott Hamilton
Joshua Ross
Brent Rowsey
Group 9
Jordan Watson
Garrett Taylor
Marcus Jones
Eric Ragsdale
Austin Smithey
Tory Day
Adin Menkin
Sammy Williams
Holt Henderson
Colton Camper
Shane Schock
Ahmad Scott
Jake Sloan
Group 10
Jason Thomassson
Caleb Simmons
Jeremy Holt
BJ
Tanner Dykema
Romas Roberson
Patrick Bingham
Keenan Killett
Benjamin Kissinger
David Smith
Ryan Smith
Anthony Stribling
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Quote of the Day
"Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other."
-- Abraham Lincoln
-- Abraham Lincoln
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Bison Football Weekend Package
For the following Harding home games, the Heritage Inn is offering a football weekend package for parents and alumni. Stay two nights at the campus hotel, and the third consecutive night is FREE! You will also receive two general admission tickets to the game at no charge.
September 4, 2010 – Harding vs. Southern Arkansas University
October 9, 2010 – Harding vs. University of West Alabama
October 30, 2010 Harding vs. University of Arkansas-Monticello
November 13, 2010 Harding vs. University of North Alabama
Rates are very competitive, and the convenience is second to none. Space is limited, so call 888-766-2465 to make reservations or check availability for these great get away weekends. Please share this information with your friends.
Families of our students, prospective students and Harding alumni always receive a 10% discount, with the exception of peak times such as Spring Sing, Homecoming, Family Weekend, Lectureship and graduation. When making your reservation, ask for the discount. Call 888-766-2465.
September 4, 2010 – Harding vs. Southern Arkansas University
October 9, 2010 – Harding vs. University of West Alabama
October 30, 2010 Harding vs. University of Arkansas-Monticello
November 13, 2010 Harding vs. University of North Alabama
Rates are very competitive, and the convenience is second to none. Space is limited, so call 888-766-2465 to make reservations or check availability for these great get away weekends. Please share this information with your friends.
Families of our students, prospective students and Harding alumni always receive a 10% discount, with the exception of peak times such as Spring Sing, Homecoming, Family Weekend, Lectureship and graduation. When making your reservation, ask for the discount. Call 888-766-2465.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Quote of the Day
"Success is peace of mind attained only through self-satisfaction in knowing you've made the effort to do the best of which you're capable."
-- Coach John Wooden
-- Coach John Wooden
Update
We've had a couple of good days of practice. We're progressing well, and eagerly awaiting the ability to finally put on full pads. It's been hot, but our trainers have done a great job keeping us healthy, and our guys have been very focused mentally despite the heat.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
One day!!!!!
In less than 24 hours every Bison will be here, checked in and ready to go. These are exciting times! Bisons traveling tomorrow, be safe. See you soon.
Quote of the Day
"The loftier the building, the deeper the foundation must be laid."
-- Thomas a Kempis
-- Thomas a Kempis
Monday, August 9, 2010
Gameday Visits
Prospective student-athletes are invited to all six of our home games this fall. Here is a link to our schedule.
The Parents' Night game (October 2 vs. Lambuth), as well as the Homecoming game (November 6 vs. Arkansas Tech) will be special visits where we will plan more activities for recruits.
Contact any of the coaches if you have any questions.
The Parents' Night game (October 2 vs. Lambuth), as well as the Homecoming game (November 6 vs. Arkansas Tech) will be special visits where we will plan more activities for recruits.
Contact any of the coaches if you have any questions.
Quote of the Day
"God does not desire more of our time some of the time; He desires all of our attention all of the time."
Friday, August 6, 2010
Quote of the Day
Here's tomorrow's Quote of the Day a little early:
"What you do for yourself alone dies with you; what you do for others and the world remains, and is immortal."
-- Albert Pike
"What you do for yourself alone dies with you; what you do for others and the world remains, and is immortal."
-- Albert Pike
It's about that time
Quite a few Bisons are already arriving on campus. Reporting day is a mere five days away, and the first game is only 29 days out.
For those who will be traveling back to Searcy in the coming days, we pray that God provide a safe trip.
For those who will be traveling back to Searcy in the coming days, we pray that God provide a safe trip.
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Quote of the Day
If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives; be kind anyway.
If you are successful, you will win some false friends and true enemies; succeed anyway.
If you are honest and frank, people may cheat you; be honest and frank anyway.
If you find serenity and happiness, people may be jealous; be happy anyway.
The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow; do good anyway.
In the final analysis, it is between you and God; it was never between you and them anyway.
--Mother Teresa
If you are successful, you will win some false friends and true enemies; succeed anyway.
If you are honest and frank, people may cheat you; be honest and frank anyway.
If you find serenity and happiness, people may be jealous; be happy anyway.
The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow; do good anyway.
In the final analysis, it is between you and God; it was never between you and them anyway.
--Mother Teresa
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