WAR-BALL!!!!!

Don't forget about war-ball with our recruits today at 4:00 PM in the GAC. Don't be late, and bring your A-game.

Message from Coach Beason

Bisons,

Group B1 is in the Weight Room at 3:15pm TODAY. Group B2 is in the Weight Room at 4:15pm TODAY.

EVERYONE needs to be in the GANUS GYM by 4pm on Thursday (tomorrow) for WAR BALL. Don't be late! Let's do a great job again with our recruits.

On Friday, you have the option of lifting at 6am OR in the afternoon with your group. If you don't lift at 6am, Groups A1 and A2 would lift at 3:15pm and Groups B1 and B2 would lift at 4:15pm. If you lift in the morning, then you are OFF in the afternoon.

Someone left their gray sweat top in the gym this morning. If you can identify the number, then it is in my office.

It is SO CRUCIAL that you are eating lots of calories (the right kind) and drinking lots of water, along with getting lots of sleep. Be disciplined!

Quote of the Day

“Effort only fully releases its reward after a person refuses to quit."

-- Napoleon Hill

Wednesday Workouts

Group A had a great workout this morning. The effort of many was downright impressive and inspiring. The focus and desire to win every rep was as good as I've ever seen.

Group B will lift this afternoon.

Tomorrow we will have recruits on campus. Be prepared for War Ball at 4:00 PM in the GAC.

Friday's workout is as follows:

6:00 AM - anybody
3:15 PM - Group A
4:15 PM - Group B

Quote of the Day

"It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when you celebrate victory when nice things occur. You take the front line when there is danger. Then people will appreciate your leadership."

-- Nelson Mandela

Tuesday

Group B worked their tails off this morning. They really set the tone for the off-season.

Group A will lift this afternoon, with A1 at 3:15, and A2 to follow.

Tomorrow morning we will have Group A in the gym at 6:00, and Group B will lift in the afternoon.

A True Warrior

http://www.allprodad.com/page.php?id=177

Quote of the Day

"[L]ife cannot be understood flat on a page. It has to be lived; a person has to get out of his head, has to fall in love, has to memorize poems, has to jump off bridges into rivers, has to stand in an empty desert and whisper sonnets under his breath . . . We get one story, you and I, and one story alone. God has established the elements, the setting and the climax and resolution. It would be a crime not to venture out, wouldn't it?"

-- Donald Miller

Workout Groups

Be ready to go to work on Tuesday at the designated time for your group.

Group A1 - Edwards/Caton
Barnes, Kris
Bonner, Dempsey
Canterbury, Micah
Daugherty, Vince
Dykema, Tanner
Finley, Ty
Garland, Jordan
Gelles, Kale
Martin, Kelvin
Menkin, Adin
Mion, Phillip
Palmer, Darby
Ragsdale, Erik
Rogers, Chaz
Rubey, Braden
Sheppard, Terone
Tribble, Luke
Williams, Sammy
Woods, Bo
Young, Kyle

Group A2 - Beason, Bartee, Hall
Blanchard, Jermaine
Bodiford, Jasper
Brown, Ryan
Davies, Sando
English, Joe
Finley, Alex
Gillaspie, Aaron
Henderson, Kennard
Holt, Jeremy
Hudson, Steve
Hughes, Marshall
Jenkins, Russ
Maupin, Brian
O'Quin, Tyler
Pierson, Marquale
Powell, Taylor
Roberson, Lonnie
Russ, Eddie
Thomasson, Jason
Tyler, Lindsey
Whittle, Dre
Wood, Jeff

Group B1 - Simmons/Huck/Evans
Austin, Chaz
Finley, Hunter
Hudson, Dallon
Jones, Chase
Kee, James
Lemmons, Clayton
McNutt, Thomas
Reeves, Kyle
Ross, Chris
Simmons, Caleb
Tarrant, L.J.
Taylor, Garrett
Walkup, Conner
Aldridge, Josh
Calvin, Joe
Feher, James
Frazier, Eddie
Frizzell, Anthony
Hatfield, Ray
Hunt, Trevor
Ikahihifo, John
Jones, B.J.
Jones, Marcus
Lauderdale, Wayne
Rhodes, Cordell
Roberson, Romas
Stallings, Joey
Vivio, Jeremiah

Group B2 - Yates/Binkley
Adams, Kurt
Beach, Michael
Bedford, D.J.
Bolt, Jake
Bowie, Greg
Cable, Brandon
Carson, Rob
Davis, Terrence
Guinn, Jared
Hicks, Matthew
Juneau, Natt
Perkins, Logan
Price, Jeremy
Reeley, Kelsey
Simpson, Josh
Siryon, Ishmael
Smithey, Austin
Watson, Jordan
Young, Eric

Timothy Hill Children's Ranch

I can't wait to return to the ranch this spring break with a bunch of unselfish warriors who are looking forward to serving others.


Here is a link to the Ranch's site. Below is an excerpt from the site that inspires me every time I read it.


Jerry Hill, the founder of THCR, was initially a preacher in Riverhead, NY throughout the 60's & 70's. He and his wife Fern opened their home and hearts to dozens of foster children who were homeless and in need of temporary housing. Their older son Timothy saw the painful hardships and emotional suffering that the children had endured, and was deeply affected. He told his parents he wanted someday to "build a place where homeless kids could live, be loved, feel safe, and have wide open spaces to ride horses."


Timothy began working at age 12 to save money for the land where his dream could become a reality. He worked 3 paper routes and had already begun contacting real estate agents in search of property. His mother, Fern, recalls fielding several return calls from disgruntled real estate agents. She simply explained to them that she could not discourage her son from following his dream.


On May 11, 1972, a tragic bicycle-truck accident ended Timothy's life at the young age of 13. His mother, wanting a way to commemorate his life, wrote a book entitled, "Graduation to Glory," which recounted Timothy's altruistic years and his visionary dream of opening up a ranch for homeless children. Friends and neighbors responded spontaneously by creating a memorial fund earmarked "for Timothy's ranch". Jerry and Fern adopted their son's dream and God has blessed the journey ever since. Timothy Hill Children's Ranch (THCR) opened its doors for the first time on November 15, 1980. For 28 years, THCR has been a safe haven for hundreds of children during a desperate time of abuse, neglect, and crisis. It is a 70 acre, farm-style campus, located in Riverhead, NY.

Quote of the Day

“Only those who have learned the power of sincere and selfless contribution experience life's deepest joy: true fulfillment."

-- Anthony Robbins

Meeting Today

Don't forget today's meeting at 4:00.

Quote of the Day

“Life's most urgent question is: What are you doing for others?"

-- Martin Luther King, Jr.

Harding Football Adds JUCO Transfer Russell Jenkins

by Scott Goode

SEARCY - Russell Jenkins, a 6-foot-4, 260-pound linebacker from Scotts Valley, Calif., will transfer to Harding from DeAnza Community College for the upcoming spring semester.

Jenkins led DeAnza, located in Cupertino, Calif., with 86 tackles as a sophomore. He also had 10 tackles for loss, including four sacks. He was named First Team All-Coast Conference and was the Coast Conference Defensive Player of the Year.Jenkins, a 3-star recruit by Rivals and ESPN.com out of Scotts Valley High School in 2008, led DeAnza to a 48-13 victory over Redwoods College in the Southern Bowl. In his final junior college game, Jenkins had 12 tackles, including five tackles for loss and two sacks.

As a freshman, Jenkins was second on the team with 68 tackles in nine games.

Jenkins is the former teammate of current Harding linebacker Rene Stephan.

New Players

We had several guys who are new to Harding join us for our first team meeting of 2010 yesterday:

Russ Jenkins
LB
Scotts Valley, California

Kelvin Martin
QB
Cherokee, Alabama

DJ Bedford
DB
Little Rock, AR

Joe Calvin
DL
Memphis, TN

Sando Davies
DB
Houston, TX

Thomas McNutt
OL
Dallas, TX

Lonnie Roberson
LB
Bald Knob, AR

We are thankful they are here, and we look forward to them joining our program - a program that exists for one purpose: to honor God.

Thursday Meeting

We will meet again Thursday at 4:00 in Room 100. Don't be late.

“Players who are late say that their time is more important than the team.”

-- Coach Don Meyer

Josh Jones Collects Another All-America Honor

Jones named Daktronics All-America

by Scott Goode

SEARCY - Harding University senior defensive back Josh Jones collected another All-America honor Tuesday as he was named Daktronics First Team All-America. Jones was the leading vote-getter at the safety position.

Jones, a native of Carson, Calif., has also received All-America honors from the American Football Coaches Association.

During his senior season, Jones led Harding with 94 tackles and ranked among the leaders in Division II with eight interceptions. He had a streak of five straight games with at least one interception.

Jones is the first Harding player ever named to the Daktronics First Team. Harding's previous Second Team honorees include linebacker Tim Polk (2002), tight end David Feliciano (2004), and cornerback Robert Towns (2006).

Winning and Losing

New Notre Dame football coach Brian Kelly was asked in his press conference what the Irish must do to win. His reply was thought provoking. He said:

"Before we can win we must stop losing."

When asked to elaborate, he said something like this (I paraphrase):

If we expect to win in October on Saturdays, we have to stop losing, for example, in February on Tuesdays, in April on Thursdays, in August on Mondays, etc. Only when we stop losing can we have a chance to win when it seems to matter the most.

Quote of the Day

"This is the true joy in life: Being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one, being a force of nature instead of a feverish, selfish little clod of ailments and grievances, complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy. I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the whole community and, as long as I live, it is my privilege to do for it what I can. It is a sort of splendid torch which I have got hold of for the moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations."

-- George Bernard Shaw

Sunshine School Benefit Tournament

Thanks to all the guys who volunteered to serve for the Sunshine School benefit basketball tournament. It was a big success. Coach Dr. Stephen Burks did a great job of organizing the middle school basketball tournament, and athletes from several HU athletic teams gave of their time to assist. And, all for a great cause: The Sunshine School.

Thanks to Kelsey Reeley, Marquale Pierson, John Ikahihifo, Terone Shephard, Chris Montague, Josh Aldridge, Rashad Rayner, Jordan Watson, Kyle Young, Daniel Phipps, Conner Walkup, Dallon Hudson, LJ Tarrant, Garrett Taylor, Darby Palmer, and Andrew Jackson. A special thanks to Caleb Simmons and Jermaine Blanchard for organizing the volunteer efforts.

Quote of the Day

"To give real service you must add something which cannot be bought or measured with money, and that is sincerity and integrity."

-- Douglas Adams

Sunshine School

Don't forget, tomorrow we need help for the Sunshine School's benefit basketball tournament at the GAC. Our shift is from 10:30 AM to noon. Please take this opportunity to serve. If you need more info contact Coach Edwards, Caleb Simmons or Jermaine Blanchard.

Quote of the Day

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others."

-- Gandhi

Message from Coach Beason

Bisons,

A couple of reminders:

1. Get your "Action Plan" (that Coach Huck talked to the team about) turned in to your position coach before you leave for the break.

2. Get your spring class schedule to Coach Edwards ASAP.

3. Rack your weights/benches each time after you get a lift.

4. STUDY for your finals!

Quote of the Day

We cannot live for ourselves alone. Our lives are connected by a thousand invisible threads, and along these sympathetic fibers, our actions run as causes and return to us as results.

-- Herman Melville

Josh Jones Named AFCA All-America and Invited to Play in Cactus Bowl

Only second Bison honored by the AFCA, joining Robert Towns from 2006

by Scott Goode

All-American Josh Jones will represent Harding at the Cactus Bowl.

SEARCY – Harding University senior defensive back Josh Jones was named to the American Football Coaches Association Division II All-America Team on Monday and was also invited to participate in the Cactus Bowl, the NCAA Division II All-Star Game played in Kingsville, Texas in January.

Jones, a native of Carson, Calif., was arguably the most dynamic defensive back in the Gulf South Conference in 2009. From his rover position, he led the GSC with eight interceptions and 19 total passes defended and was tops on Harding’s squad with 94 tackles. He led the Bisons in tackles on both running plays and passing plays.Jones is only the second Harding player to be honored by the AFCA since the Bisons joined the NCAA in 1997. Cornerback Robert Towns was the first in 2006.

For the second straight season, Harding will have a representative in the Cactus Bowl. Offensive lineman Ross Conn participated last season. Wide receiver Gerald Payne (2000) and defensive lineman Floyd Black (2002) also played in the Cactus Bowl.This year’s Cactus Bowl will be played on Jan. 8, 2010. In the past, the game has been regionally televised. Go to http://www.cactusbowl.org/ for more information.

Quote of the Day

"Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile."

-- Albert Einstein

Message from Coach Beason

Please make sure to rack your weights/dumbbells/benches/etc after you use them. It doesn't take long to do this and it helps with the flow and look. Right now, there are A LOT of dumbbells left out and benches everywhere. I know that it is not just football players who use the weight room, but do your part.

Several basic nutrition recommendations (whether trying to gain, lose, or maintain weight):

• Never skip a meal
• Get up to eat breakfast
• Get a lot of color on your plate (eat fruits and vegetables)
• Drink a lot of water (carry a bottle with you throughout the day)
• Do your best to get 7-8 hours of sleep each night (get off the phone; turn off the TV; manage your time during the day)
• Minimize eating at fast food places (a little meal planning can go a long way not only to help you physically, but to help you financially, too)
• You must eat MORE calories in order to gain weight
• You must BURN MORE calories to lose weight (this does not always mean to eat less, but it probably involves doing some cardio work for 30+ minutes/day)
• Make sure to warm-up appropriately for the activity you are about to do (this would vary based on what you are doing)
• Stretch at the end of every workout (your muscles are the most flexible at that time)
• Never skip your core/ab exercises (you could actually do these everyday and add to what we gave you)
• If you are taking a supplement, take it when you are supposed to and the amount that you are supposed to take (you are spending too much money to do this halfway)
• Don't just be a weight room guy; be a great conditioned guy who also works hard in the weight room (be active)
• Be goal-oriented
• Pray for the toughness, discipline, and continued desire to work to reach your goals (nothing worthwhile comes easy)

How To Eliminate Staph Infection

Prevention Is Basic Hygiene

What are basic things you can do better?

• Shower immediately after each workout
• Don't put regular clothes back on after a workout before you take a shower
• Clean and cover open wounds
• Wash your clothes often
• Wash your bed linens often (not once a semester; probably once a week or more)
• Wash hands more often (especially every time you leave a bathroom)

Read more: http://student-health-issues.suite101.com/article.cfm/how_to_eliminate_staph_infection#ixzz0YZ7PyVSY

Quote of the Day

"I don't know what your destiny will be, but one thing I do know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought and found how to serve."

-- Albert Schweitzer

Opportunity

The Sunshine School of Searcy, which educates special needs individuals, is in the midst of a fundraising campaign to build a much-needed new facility. On Saturday, December 12, they are hosting a basketball tournament at the GAC, and they need our help.

Jermaine Blanchard is in charge of recruiting 12 guys from defense to be in charge of the session from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM. Caleb Simmons is doing the same for the offense for the 11:15 AM to noon session.

Please get with them ASAP if you can help. You guys are NEEDED, so please don't let this opportunity pass without stepping up to the plate.

A great story

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=4695418

I saw this Saturday on ESPN Gameday, and I was so choked up I could hardly swallow.

Quote of the Day

“Successful programs consist of people working hard & working together, while never worrying about who gets the credit.”

-- Coach Don Meyer

Message from Coach Beason

You may want to get in the weight room before today's team meeting at 3:30. Some of you have been busting it a lot since the season, and some of you have not done much this past few weeks. It is OK to have taken some time off, but now it is time to get after it again. Since players are at different stages in their workouts, the first week is kind of mild so that you are not unbelievably sore. Then it progresses. If you have been in the weight room a lot over the past few weeks, then you can add a set or two to some of the lifts. It is VERY IMPORTANT that you start doing more than just lifting weights these next few weeks. You will appreciate your "base" conditioning once the spring semester starts. Several things you can do include gassers, 100's, basketball, racquetball, swimming, biking, jogging, etc. Just be active and stretch before and after!

Monday Meeting

Team meeting today at 3:30. Don't be late.

“Players who are late say that their time is more important than the team.”

-- Coach Don Meyer

Quote of the Day

"A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all other virtues."

-- Cicero

HU Football's Josh Jones Earns Daktronics All-Region

Link to full story.

Five Football Bisons Named All-GSC

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Five Harding University football players were named to the All-Gulf South Conference teams Thursday. Senior Zac Ross was named First Team all-purpose back and Second Team return specialist. Senior defensive lineman Keenan Kitchen, senior defensive back Josh Jones and junior utility defensive player Jermaine Blanchard were also named First Team. Senior center Brad Parker was named Second Team.

Ross, a native of Kansas City, Mo., did a little of everything for the Bisons this season. He became only the fourth Harding player ever to lead the team in rushing and receiving in the same season. Ross rushed for 284 yards and four touchdowns and caught 38 passes for 402 yards and two touchdowns. He also started two games at quarterback and completed 37-of-66 passes for 456 yards and three touchdowns.

As a returner, Ross ranked third in the GSC with 24.75 yards per kickoff return and fifth in the conference with 9.52 yards per punt return. He also served as the team’s holder on placekicks and was the team’s backup punter.

Kitchen, who hails from Niagara Falls, N.Y., was a dominant force for the Bisons at defensive tackle. He notched 45 tackles with 5.5 tackles for loss, including 4.0 sacks. His sack total ranked tied for eighth in the GSC.

Carson, Calif., native Josh Jones gave GSC offensive coordinators nightmares this season, leading the GSC and ranking in the top five in Division II with eight interceptions and 11 pass breakups. Jones led Harding with 94 tackles, good for fifth in the conference. His interception total ranked third in an HU single season and was only two short of the GSC single-season record.

Blanchard, a native of Memphis, Tenn., began the season as a linebacker but moved to defensive end midway through the season. The change resulted in Blanchard leading the Bisons with 9.0 tackles for loss and 5.0 sacks. He ranked sixth on the team with 50 total tackles and fourth in the GSC in sacks.

Parker, a Milton, Fla., native made the transition from guard to center this season and performed impeccably. He was Harding’s top offensive lineman in nine of 11 games and had only one inaccurate shotgun snap on 821 plays.

GSC Honors:
Offensive Player of the Year: QB, Nick Graziano, Arkansas Tech
Defensive Player of the Year: LB, Mike Johnson, North Alabama
GSC Offensive Freshman of the Year: WR, Gerald Ford, Valdosta State
GSC Defensive Freshman of the Year: DB, Shontral Ford, West Alabama
Co-GSC Coaches of the Year: Steve Mullins of Arkansas Tech and Terry Bowden of North Alabama

Quote of the Day

“Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean.”

-- Ryunosuke Satoro

Team Meeting

We will have a team meeting on Monday, November 30 at 3:30 PM in Room 100.

Enjoy the week off next week. Make good decisions, and hold one another accountable.

Quote of the Day

Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment.

--Jim Rohn

Prayers Requested

Jess Lanier (Bison from 1995-1998) has a 5 month old daughter, Jaycie, that has been diagnosed with craniosynostosis. This condition is where a portion of her skull has prematurely fused together, not allowing the skull to grow properly. They have consulted with doctors in Dallas and Houston and are going to have to have major surgery done after the first of the year in Houston at Texas Childrens. Jaycie also has an eye condition that will require surgery 3 months after this initial surgery on her skull. They are struggling a bit with all of this because she is so little, and, as Jess said, "after all she is our baby girl." Jess and his family would like to ask for the Bison family to keep them in their thoughts and prayers.

Jess' email address is jlanier@ednet10.net

Quote of the Day

To be a team, you must be a family.

--Coach Don Meyer

Scout Team Players of the Year

White Attack (Offense) - Tim Lackey
According to our defensive coaches, the White Attack was the best it's ever been. We had several guys who were ready, willing and able to jump in and selflessly do all they could to make the team better. The player that stuck out the most was Tim. Tim is a RB, but readily played various positions based on need. He was always quick to do whatever was needed to help our defense prepare for the upcoming opponent.

Black Attack (Defense) - Marquale Pierson
Black Attack did a great jump this season, especially considering the fact that due to injuries, by the end we only had 13 guys who were able to help. Thus, the guys who were healthy got few breaks. Marquale was a guy we relied on heavily to get the secondary lined up correctly and adjust and change coverages. He was always making sure the scout team was giving the offense the correct look. His attention to detail was pivotal.

Thanks to both of these guys for all their hard work, and thanks to all of our redshirts for all they did, too. We look forward to the spring because the redshirts have been removed, and we think this group is going to be a great one.

Players of the Week vs. ATU

Freshman of the Week - Michael Beach
Special Teams - Cade Caton
O MVP - Jordan Watson
D MVP - Josh Jones
Big Play O - Zac Ross to Jordan Watson
Big Play D - Darren Newson

Quote of the Day

“I want to be thoroughly used up when I die, for the harder I work, the more I live. I rejoice in life for its own sake. Life is no 'brief candle' to me. It is a sort of splendid torch which I have got hold of for the moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations.”

-- George Bernard Shaw

Harding University Athletics - James Kee Earns ESPN the Magazine Academic All-District Honors

Harding University Athletics - James Kee Earns ESPN the Magazine Academic All-District Honors

Quote of the Day

The price of excellence is discipline. The cost of mediocrity is disappointment.

--William Arthur Ward

Kennard Henderson Named GSC Defensive Player of the Week

Kennard Henderson Named GSC Defensive Player of the Week
Henderson had a career-high 14 tackles
by Scott Goode

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Harding University redshirt freshman Kennard Henderson was named Gulf South Conference Defensive Player of the Week on Monday following his performance in the Bisons’ 27-22 victory over Henderson State on Saturday.

Henderson is the second Harding defender to claim weekly accolades this season. He racked up a career-high 14 tackles, including seven solo stops. The Texarkana, Texas native also forced a fumble and recovered another, returning it 50 yards for a touchdown. It was Harding’s first defensive touchdown of the season and gave the Bisons a 21-10 lead in the third quarter.

Henderson’s previous career high was five tackles in a game. He now ranks ninth on the team with 37 tackles this season and is tied for the team lead with two forced fumbles. His 50-yard fumble return was the sixth-longest in school history and the longest since Tank Daniels’ 79-yard return against Missouri Southern in 2004.

Quarterback Nick Graziano of Arkansas Tech, Harding’s opponent this week, earned GSC Offensive Player of the Week. He passed for 350 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for 196 yards and an 82-yard touchdown in the Wonder Boys’ 35-23 win over Delta State.

Players of the Week vs. Henderson State

MVP Special Teams - Pete Richardson
MVP O - Tyler O'Quin
MVP D - Kennard Henderson & Eddie Russ
Big Play O - Tyler O'Quin & Jereny Holt
Big Play D - Kennard Henderson
Freshman of the Week - Anthony Frizzell

"Heavy" Helps Harding to Homecoming Victory

Harding defeats Henderson State 27-22
by Scott Goode

SEARCY – The Harding football team used a formation normally reserved for the 1-yard line a little further out Saturday to score the game-winning touchdown and defeat Henderson State 27-22 on Homecoming at First Security Stadium.

The formation is called “Heavy” and appropriately so, as the Bisons use 10 linemen (weighing nearly 3,000 pounds) on the play, seven offensive linemen and three defensive tackles, along with running back Dominic Blood. With the Bisons trailing 22-21 and less than three minutes left in the game, Harding’s Heavies opened up a touchdown-sized hole for Blood on 3rd-and-4 from the Henderson State 10-yard line that gave Harding the victory.

The victory was the sixth straight for Harding (5-5, 3-4 Gulf South Conference) in Searcy over Henderson State and moved the Bisons to 33-16-2 all-time on Homecoming.

Harding trailed 10-7 at halftime, but Bison sophomore Jeremy Holt scored on a 41-yard screen pass with 13:42 left in the third to give his team a 14-10 lead. Harding scored again just over a minute later as redshirt freshman Kennard Henderson recovered a Henderson State fumble at the 50-yard line and returned it for a touchdown to put the Bisons ahead 21-10.

It was the first turnover returned for a touchdown by the Bisons this season.

Henderson State (3-6, 3-4) then began to chip away at the lead with three consecutive scores. Jazz Scott caught a 4-yard touchdown pass with 3:39 left in the third. On Harding’s first possession of the fourth quarter, the officials spotted a holding penalty on the Bisons in the end zone that resulted in a safety, and Harding’s lead was cut to 21-19. A 33-yard Blake Allan field goal with 6:00 left put the Reddies on top.

Henderson State used a bruising running game that allowed the Reddies to hold a 22-minute, 22-second time-of-possession advantage over the Bisons. Henderson State had the ball for over 42 minutes and ran 82 plays to Harding’s 49.

Reddie tailback Kenard Springer rushed 32 times for 171 yards and a touchdown but lost two fumbles, including the one returned for a touchdown. Henderson State rushed for 237 yards on 54 carries.

Harding welcomed junior quarterback Josh Powell back to the huddle after missing the last three games with a knee injury. Powell connected on 19-of-29 passes for 250 yards and two touchdowns.

Senior Zac Ross compiled 181 all-purpose yards, including 86 receiving yards on four catches, and moved past Joe David Smith (1971-75) into second place on Harding’s career all-purpose yardage chart.

Harding had several defensive standouts in the game. Henderson, a native of Texarkana, Texas, had a career-high 14 tackles and a forced fumble to go with his touchdown return. Senior Josh Jones had 11 stops and three pass breakups, and junior Eddie Russ, Jr. had six tackles, a fumble recovery, an interception and two pass breakups.

The Bisons will look to close out the season with a winning record next Saturday as they host Arkansas Tech at First Security Stadium. Kickoff is at 2 p.m.