Part I: Recapping last season and the offseason
Part II: Frontcourt Players
Part III: Backcourt Players
Part IV: Season Outlook/Predictions

Drake Reed is gone. That means there is 36.7 minutes per game up for grabs down low. Kyle Duncan is gone. There’s 28.3 more minutes per game. Ernest Fields is out, maybe for the season. That’s 18.6 more. That’s a grand total of 83.6 minutes per game that has to be filled. From a production standpoint, there are 35.1 points and 14.9 rebounds per game that is gone from last season. Who is going to fill the void down low for the Govs?



#21 John Fraley – 6’8”, 220 lbs, Sophomore
John Fraley appears ready to answer the call. John has had a strong preseason, averaging 17.5 points and 12.5 rebounds a game in the two scrimmages. He also added 10 points at Reigning Red. In the exhibition game against Oakland City, Fraley again posted a double-double, with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Last season he appeared in 23 games, only starting 2. Though Fraley was used sparingly, but still managed to average 2.8 points and 2.7 rebounds in just 10 minutes a game. John will have to improve his free throw shooting. He averaged just 56% last season on 25 attempts.

#4 Marcel Williams – 6’6”, 235 lbs, Sophomore
Marcel Williams also seems ready to shoulder some of the scoring and rebounding load. Marcel has been inconsistent this off-season. After being almost none existent in the Reigning Red event and first scrimmage of the season, he exploded for 22 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 steals. In the first exhibition game, he had 13 points, 13 rebounds, and 3 blocks. He appeared in 33 games last season, starting 12. He averaged 3.3 points and 3.1 rebounds per game. Like Fraley, Marcel needs to improve from the line. He shot a feable 47% in the 2008-9 season.

#25 Anthony Campbell – 6’6”, 185 lbs, Sophomore
Anthony Campbell is a player poised for a breakout season. Although he is more of a perimeter-orientated player, his height and Austin Peay’s lack of depth in the backcourt will probably force Campbell into some minutes in the post, at least on defense. He posted 20 points, 15 in the first half, and 3 assists in the game against Oakland City. He posted 11 points in the Govs first scrimmage of the season. Last season, Campbell average 7.8 points and 2.8 rebounds. He shot 50% from the field, and almost 38% from three. Big things are expected from Campbell. Last season he was named the December 15th Freshman of the Week.

#12 Chris Reaves – 6’5”, 200 lbs, Freshman
Freshman forward Chris Reaves has steady as a rock this preseason. Reaves has scored 10, 12, and 14 points in the Reigning Red and first two scrimmages respectively. He is a good shooter and has played a large role on state tournament teams. Chris should be a big contributor for four years in Coach Loos’ system. “In my opinion, he could be an all-Conference player someday,” says Charles Clark, who coached against Reaves as an assistant with Dyer County.

#42 Duran Roberson – 6’8”, 215 lbs, Redshirt Junior
Duran Roberson should be called on to contribute more this season. He averaged 1.9 points and 1.7 rebounds in 6.9 minutes a game last season. Duran has been inconsistent, but did perform well in the team’s scrimmage when he posted 15 points and 8 rebounds.

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Preview

This is a strictly by the numbers preview of the upcoming football game between the Austin Peay State University Governors and the Eastern Kentucky University Colonels.  Austin Peay comes into the game 2-4 (1-2), having lost games against Youngstown State, Illinois State, Eastern Illinois, and Tennessee Tech.  Their two wins were against Newberry College and a miraculous come from behind victory at SEMO.  Eastern Kentucky comes into the game 4-2 (4-1), with wins over Tennessee Tech, Murray State, Eastern Illinois, and UT-Martin.  Below is a breakdown of the conference standings and major statistical categories for each school.

Conference Standings

APSU Key Players:

QB Jake Ryan:  52.6% completion, 0 TDs, 4 Ints, 25.0 pass yds/game 

RB Ryan White:  116.3 yds/game, 5.9 yds/carry, 2 TD

RB Terrence Holt:  64.0 yds/game, 5.1 yds/carry, 8 TDs 

WR Adrian Mines:  24.7 yds/game, 12.3 yds/catch

Eastern Kentucky Key Players:

QB TJ Pryor:  61.7% completion, 4 TDs, 3 Int, 194.8 pass yds/game, 26.0 rush yds/game, 2 rush TDs 

RB CJ Walker: 67.2 yds/game, 3.8 yds/carry, 5 TDs

WR Garnett Phelps:  76.7 yds/game, 16.4 yds/catch, 2 TDs

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Cody is a perimeter-oriented big man who is a nominee for the 2010 McDonald’s High All-American Game. He was also named to the Class AA, 3AA All Region Team. His footwork and three-point shooting ability have led teammates to nickname him “Dirk” as in Dirk Nowitzki. His AAU coach, Charles Clark of the Nashville Celtics, says, “He runs the floor well and changes the game with his shot blocking ability.” Cody is an excellent shot blocker, once posting a triple double with 18 points, 23 boards, and 11 blocks.

Henegar’s size and mobility should create nightmare matchups in the Southern Conference. His solid midrange game and ability to shoot the three should allow the Spartans to effectively run the pick and pop. Larger bigs will be pulled to the perimeter opening up driving lanes. In order to punish smaller defenders, Cody needs to improve his post game. On defense, he needs to get bigger in order to be a presence down low but should immediately be able to impact the game as a shot blocker.

According to Coach Clark, Cody chose UNC-Greensboro not only because of the efforts of Coach Gibson, but also because of the opportunity to play immediately and the Spartans are playing in a new coliseum this season. UNC-Greensboro’s schedule, which includes games at Duke, Clemson, Virginia Tech, NC State, Maryland, and Wake Forest, also played a role in his decision. We want to wish Cody and Coach Gibson the best of luck next season, especially since they are not playing Austin Peay.


What others say about Cody:
Quotes from TN Prep Hoops

“Burst onto the summer scene with solid efforts in most every event he attended. His size makes him a factor immediately and his potential skill level makes him very intruiging for the masses. At 6-8 and a soft touch, Henegar can score from mid-range or drop step and mush in your face. He lacks strength to battle the high level posts at this juncture but is a smart young man who understands what he needs to do to get better.

Playing with the Nashville Celtics this summer only made Henegar realize what he needs to do to get to the next level. He faced serious competition in almost every tourney and improved every time he stepped on the hardwood.”

“Cody Henegar (Marion County) Big Cody had a fine tourney in Arkansas showing some much improved toughness and fight especially on the glass. His length allows him to block shots from the help side and I was very excited to see him battle some of the monsters this event threw his way. His offensive game is solid and he shoots well from the outside, nothing but upside from this long and talented young man.”

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Meiko Lyles
Guard
6’3”, 185 lbs
High School: University School of Nashville, Nashville, TN
AAU/Travel Team: Nashville Celtics



Meiko Lyles is a silky smooth scorer from Nashville, Tennessee. Lyles has good size at 6’3” and may not be done growing. At 185 pounds, Meiko is solidly built and can take hits while still finishing. Last season, he averaged 22.5 points and 5 assists a game on his way to being named a finalist for the DII-A Mr. Basketball award. At the University School of Nashville, Meiko is coached by Adam Sonn who was himself a Mr. Basketball winner at Donelson Christian Academy and a star at Belmont University before being drafted by the Arkansas Rimrockers in the fourth round of the NBA Developmental League.

Meiko’s AAU coach Charles Clark, describes him as one of the best scorers on the Nashville Celtics, a team full of Division 1 prospects including Florida commit Casey Prather. “He’s a gym-rat. He puts the time in and when you watch him play you can tell he is a little ahead of his peers.” Lyles is an excellent shooter with good form and lift on his jump shot. When he gets hot from the outside watch out. Clark said, “Whenever he shoots it, you think it is going in. He hits timely threes and does not get rattled.” This ability to hit shots can sometimes get Meiko in trouble. Shot selection and ball-handling are the two main areas he needs to improve upon.

Clark describes Lyles as a solid defender. “He’s a better off-the-ball defender because he has really good natural instincts and does a good job getting steals. His on-ball defense is going to have to get better. With his length, he could be a really good on-ball defender once he puts some more time and effort into it.” At the college level, Meiko should be able to defend both guard positions.

Below is a short video of Meiko at the River City Showdown, which the Nashville Celtics won, in Memphis this past summer. This video was shot and edited for APSUGovs.com by our friend Clark Merriam of MemphisRoar.com. Look for a cameo by 2010 recruit Levon Tate.

Meiko is an excellent student, and as a result he is being recruited heavily by several Ivy League schools including Columbia University and Princeton University. Lyles has offers from Missouri State and Georgia State University, the only school he has officially visited. Southeast Missouri State University has shown significant interest, attending every one of his AAU games this summer. Belmont University has been in contact, and it is uncertain how big a roll Coach Sonn will play if Meiko chooses them. The University of Nevada, Reno has also shown a lot of interest since July and are actively recruiting Meiko. Austin Peay had shown interest at some point, but that interest is thought to have waned. Coach Clark says Meiko would like to major in engineering.


What others have to say about Meiko:

MemphisRoar.com Scouting Report from the River City Showdown, Memphis, TN

Meiko Lyles (Nashville Celtics): Lyles, a calm and collective shooting guard, lived up to his position title and then some. Lyles knocked down countless three point shots throughout the River City Showdown. Whether wide open or with a hand in his face, Lyles did not seem to notice or care, as the result almost always ended in three points.

ESPN.com/Scouts Inc.
November, 2007: Lyles is smooth beyond his years and is up to the challenge of improving his game. A great outside shooter who is deadly from the foul-line area. His offensive game is far ahead of its defensive counterpart but Lyles has the athleticism to make this a staple of his game. He hasn’t played as much basketball as his class counterparts and therefore is making huge strides catching up with his peers.

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Preview

This is a strictly by the numbers preview of the upcoming football game between the Austin Peay State University Governors and the Southeast Missouri State Red Hawks.  Austin Peay comes into the game 1-4, having lost its last four games against Youngstown State, Illinois State, Eastern Illinois, and Tennessee Tech.  Their lone win was against Newberry College.  SEMO also comes into the game 1-4, with loses to Cincinnati, Eastern Illinois, UT Martin, and Tennessee State.  There lone win came against Qunicy.  Below is a breakdown of the conference standings and major statistical categories for each school.

Conference Standings

Team Statistics

APSU Statistical Leaders:

QB Gary Orr:  56.9% completion, 2 TDs, 5 Ints, 149.7 pass yds/game

RB Ryan White:  94.0 yds/game, 5.4 yds/carry, 1 TD

RB Terrence Holt:  56.8 rush yds/game, 5.4 yds/carry, 6 TDs, 16.8 receiving yds/game, 10.5 yds/catch, 0 TDs

WR Scott Thomas:  26.8 yds/game, 19.1 yds/catch, 1 TDs

SEMO Statistical Leaders:

QB Matt Scheible:  52.6% completion, 5 TDs, 6 Int, 177.6 pass yds/game

RB Henry Harris: 51.8 yds/game, 5.8 yds/carry, 4 TDs

WR Miles Edwards:  51.2 yds/game, 14.2 yds/catch, 2 TDs

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Will Triggs

Forward
6’6”, 220 lbs
Edwardsville High School, Edwardsville, IL
AAU/Travel Team: Team Ramey Basketball
ESPN/Scouts Inc. Grade: 82

Will Triggs is “a beast down low” according to his AAU coach Terrell Ramey. “He’s going to remind a lot of people of Drake Reed.” This has to be music to the ears of Governors fans, as Triggs verbally committed to Austin Peay earlier this year. In our ten minute conversation with Coach Ramey, he used the word “tough” five times to describe Triggs, who also plays wide receiver and linebacker for Edwardsville High School. “He’s a 6’6” tweener. He mixes in a lot of power, and has a really nice physique. I mean when you look at him that is the first thing you’re going to notice. His chest, arms, and body type. He’s a real strong kid.”

Triggs certainly played like a beast last season, averaging 15.9 points and 10.7 rebounds a game. He posted 15 double-doubles in 28 games, while leading his team to a record of 22-6. Some of the accolades that Will has been awarded include the 2009 Telegraph Large-School Boys Basketball Player of the Year, 2009 News-Democrat Class 3A-4A Player of the Year, and Honorable Mention for the Class 4A Boys Basketball All-State Team.

As would be expected from a young man who averages a double-double, Will is an intense competitor. “When it’s gametime he is highly intense and highly competitive. He loves pressure, he loves to put things on his shoulders. He leaves everything on the court every time he plays. Even off the court, when it is time to weight lift and prep for the game he brings it,” said Coach Ramey. Off the court, Ramey describes Will as a respectful young man who has been known to joke around. “You can’t ask for much more in a kid.”

On the court, Will should be able to defend the three and four positions, and potentially the five depending upon the matchup. Offensively, his versatility should create matchup problems. His strong mid-range game will pull larger defenders away from the basket, opening up driving lanes for the Govs’ talented guards. His size and ability to score with his back to the basket will allow him to punish smaller defenders in the post. Will is very talented but as with all young players, there are always areas for improvement. Coach Ramey identified his perimeter game, ball handling, and jump shot as potential areas. He also said, “Will needs to get better lateral quickness so that he can guard more perimeter oriented kids.”

On Choosing Austin Peay
Coach Ramey said Will chose Austin Peay because he felt comfortable during his visit and because it was not too far away from home. He also mentioned the work put in by assistant coaches Scott Combs and Bubba Wells as being instrumental in making Will feel at ease in Clarksville. This is a sentiment echoed by several coaches we have spoken to and should make fans glad to know the coaching staff is putting in the time to bring in the best recruits they can. If the staff misses on a kid, it will not be from lack of effort.

Another reason for Will choosing APSU is current player Anthony Campbell, a former high school teammate. In an interview with David Wilhelm of the News-Democrat, Triggs said Campbell helped recruit him and seeing Campbell contribute as a freshman played a big role in him committing. He also considered Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and Missouri State.

ESPN/Scouts Inc. Grade
ESPN and Scouts Inc. gave Will a grade of 82. Below are the relevant descriptions of ESPN’s grade ranges for those not familiar with their ranking system. Will is considered a mid-major minus prospect meaning ESPN believes he could be a three to four year contributor at a mid-major program. APSU is generally considered a low-major program, meaning ESPN believes Will should be a significant contributor as a freshman and a steal for Coach Dave Loos.

ESPN/Scout Inc. Grade Descriptions

• 83-86: Mid-major prospect
  • Player should be a solid contributor and two- or three-year starter at a mid-major program.
• 80-82: Mid-major minus prospect
  • Player could be a three- or four-year contributor with an opportunity to eventually start at a mid-major program.
• 77-79: Low-major plus prospect
  • Player could contribute at a mid-major school but should be a significant contributor as a freshman at a low-major program.

This is how ESPN/Scouts Inc. describes Will:

“Triggs has a big time body, good strength and is a very good athlete. He has improved in all aspects of the game as he plays inside and outside. But he still needs to develop his handle and improve his consistency on his perimeter shot to make the move to being a straight small forward. With a improved stroke and handle he will become more versatile. He scores in the low post and has a nice turnaround jumper and jump hook. He can hit the 15-17ft jumper and will attack the basket off the dribble.”

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This is our segment to be featured every week about how to talk to a Murray State University fan about anything. The idea being, if you are unfortunate enough to know any Racer fans, then you know they are going to be ready to talk about every single misstep the Govs made this past week. Besides speaking slowly (just kidding Murray fans), our advice is to follow this list of topics to highlight and topics to avoid when speaking to a Racer fan. We hope this is also a good way to highlight both the positive and negative things to take away from the game. By the way, Murray fans are always welcome and we only kid because of the rivalry.

TOPICS TO AVOID
1. Penalties, Penalties, PENALTIES!
13 penalties for 138 yards!!! Penalties were the difference in the game. Whether it was setting up third and longs or offsetting penalties committed by Tennessee Tech, lack of discipline continually made the game more difficult. On one play, the center snapped the ball while QB Gary Orr’s arms were at his sides. There were multiple personal foul penalties, not to mention an obvious pass interference call that set up Tech’s first field goal. The most telling statistic: 25% of Tech’s first downs came from penalties.

2. Pass Defense
Not much to say except, there is too much cushion being given to wide receivers, allowing the other team to pick us apart. Maybe Coach Christophel does not think we have the talent at corner to play up, but something is going to have to be done or else this will be a common occurrence. Tech came into the game averaging just 145.7 passing yards per game and only had 2 passing touchdowns all season. Last night, the Golden Eagles passed for 244 yards and 3 touchdowns. WR Antonio Robinson finished the game with 130 yards receiving and 2 touchdowns.

3. Blocked Extra Point
This was probably the biggest play of the game. While Tech did score another touchdown after, it took all the pressure off of them. Instead of having a tie game and needing to score to win, Tech had the lead and could just run out the clock. They did eventually throw for an additional 46 yard touchdown.

4. Time of Possession
The Golden Eagles controlled the ball for over 10 minutes in the first quarter resulting in a touchdown and a field goal. The time of possession did even out over the course of the game to where APSU actually finished controlling the ball more overall. Part of the reason for the evening out, was the ease with which Tech was able to score. Tech had scoring drives lasting just 2:10 and 0:46. APSU allowed Tech to convert 50% of their third downs and let’s not forget the 13 penalties.

TOPICS TO HIGHLIGHT
1. Running Backs
Ryan White and Terrance Holt again showed why they are the focal point of the offense. White finished with 100 yards rushing, averaging 4.5 yards a carry. Holt finished with 73 yard rushing, 8 yards receiving, 132 return yards, and 2 touchdowns. The two routinely broke tackles and made plays to extend drives. The offensive line did a pretty good job of opening holes and only allowing one sack.

2. Gary Orr
QB Gary Orr was solid. Not spectacular, but was able to throw the ball down the field a little more this game. Most importantly, no interceptions. He tried a couple of times, but fortunately they were not picked. Orr finished with 198 yards rushing and a touchdown. Orr also lowered his head and ran for some hard fought yards at times.

3. Rush Defense
For the second straight week, APSU held a team below its season average of rushing yards and yards per carry. Tech managed just 70 rushing yards and 2.3 yards per carry. It is difficult to tell if Tech is a good rushing team, as they were only averaging 105.7 yards per game coming in. This number is skewed by the fact they managed -12 rushing yards against Kansas State and 256 yards against Pikeville College. In their only other game, Eastern Kentucky allowed them 80 yards rushing. Since the APSU defense held them to 2.3 yards per carry we will give them the benefit of the doubt and not attribute this to the weakness of the pass defense.

4. Receivers
The Govs have very large receivers, with Ashlon Adams, Scott Thomas, and Adrian Mines going 6’4”, 6’2”, and 6’3” respectively. When Orr gets the ball out to these guys, they catch the ball. Orr underthrew a sure touchdown to one of the guys sprinting down the middle of the field. These guys are underused, with APSU running 43 rushing plays and just 23 passing plays. All three have potential to be big contributors, and all three are underclassmen. Hopefully a season and a summer working together with Gary Orr will pay dividends for next season.

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LeVon Tate

Forward
6’5”, 195 lbs
High School:  Siegel High School, Murfreesboro, TN
AAU/Travel Team:  Nashville Celtics

LeVon Tate heads into the 2009-10 high school basketball season after a very successful 2009 AAU season.  Tate’s team, the Nashville Celtics, won the River City Showdown in Memphis by beating a Memphis Magic Elite team that featured several high major prospects including Memphis commit Joe Jackson (Rivals 2010 #12 prospect), Tarik Black (Rivals 2010 #47 prospect), Chris Crawford (Rivals #66 prospect), and Adonis Thomas (Scout 2011 #2 SF prospect).  Our friend Clark Merriam at MemphisRoar.com, an independent site for The University of Memphis athletics and an ESPN affiliate, had this to say about Tate’s performance at the River City Showdown.

“A force to be reckoned with down low, Tate was often the hardest worker on the court.  Fighting for rebounds, altering opponent’s shots, and not giving up on any plays, Tate provided some great play that tended to be overlooked by most.  Tate provided good put-backs and displayed some good post play.”

In addition to their championship in Memphis, the Celtics also reached the semifinals of the String Music Classic in Nashville, the Round of 8 at the Adidas Super 64 in Las Vegas, and the Round of 16 at the Real Deal in the Rock in Arkansas.  They also performed well at the Wallace Prather Memorial Tournament in Georgia, making it through pool play and winning a game in bracket play despite not having Florida commit Casey Prather, Minnesota commit Austin Hollins, and an up-and-coming star in Kedren Johnson.

At 6’5” and 195 pounds, LeVon is an undersized forward but what he lacks in size he makes up for with effort.  “I think he is the best rebounder in his class, the 2010 class, in the state of Tennessee,” said Nashville Celtics Head Coach and Austin Peay alumnus Charles Clark.  “He’s long, agile, and athletic.  He gets every rebound against a 6’10”, or another kid his height, or an athletic guy, or a big slug that’s just pushing him around.  He gets more balls and rebounds than anybody.”

Relentless rebounder.  Hardest worker on the court. 6’5”.  Starting to sound a little like former OVC Player of the Year Drake Reed.  Here is what Coach Clark had to say when asked about the comparison.

“I think he’s more skilled than Drake from the standpoint that Drake was self-made.  He really got in the gym and worked and worked to get to where he was.  I think LeVon comes in with a little more skill and definitely more athletic ability.  If he gets Drake’s work ethic, he could definitely get to that level.  But not a lot of kids have Drake’s work ethic.  He worked his tail off.  But LeVon could be that workhorse type of player.”

Just to clarify, Coach Clark’s comments were comparing LeVon to Drake as an incoming freshman.  Like most young players, Tate will have to develop and improve all aspects of his game before he can even be mentioned in the same breath as the Drake Reed that finished his career with three straight First Team All-OVC Selections, but the young man does have potential.

Defensively, Tate’s athletic ability and versatility allow him to guard three positions.  “He can guard a three, four, or a five man.  Especially in the OVC where he’s dealing with undersized post guys,” Coach Clark said.  His non-stop motor and rebounding prowess may allow Tate to contribute immediately.  He could be used to rest starters, providing valuable rebounds and fouls off the bench.  To do this though, LeVon will have to hit the weightroom.

Coach Clark describes Tate’s offensive game as developing.  “He scores well with his back to the basket.  He passes well and shoots the midrange jumper really well too.”  Some schools may overlook LeVon because he is not the first option on either his high school team or AAU team.  The featured player on his Siegel High School team is Kerry Hammonds II.  Hammonds was a finalist for the Class AAA Mr. Basketball award this past season and has offers from Tulane, Richmond, and Middle Tennessee State.  When playing with the guard-heavy Nashville Celtics, LeVon deferred to players like previously mentioned Casey Prather, Austin Hollins, and Division II Class A Mr. Basketball finalist Meiko Lyles. This shows that Tate, while talented, is a team player who will do whatever he can to help the team.

When playing on a team with guys who can do this (video features Casey Prather, but Tate is #42 in green), or playing against guys who can do this, it is easy to see how a coach may miss the guy down low busting his tail and pulling down rebounds.  Several schools have reached out to Tate, including East Tennessee State which has been the most active.  Belmont University, David Lipscomb University, Savannah State, and Middle Tennessee State have all shown some interest.  Carson-Newman College, a Division II school, has also been in contact with Tate.  According to Coach Clark, there is mutual interest between Austin Peay and Tate.  The level of this interest and what becomes of it remains to be seen.  What is known though, is whoever lands LeVon will be getting a relentless rebounder and defender with a tremendous amount of potential.

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Preview

This is a strictly by the numbers preview of the upcoming football game between the Austin Peay State University Governors and the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles.  Austin Peay comes into the game 1-3, having lost its last three games against Youngstown State, Illinois State, and Eastern Illinois.  Their lone win was against Newberry College.  Tennessee Tech comes into the game 1-2, with loses to Eastern Kentucky and Kansas State.  There lone win came against Pikeville College.  Below is a the current conference standings and the breakdown of the major statistical categories for each school.

Current Ohio Valley Conference Standings

APSU Statistical Leaders:

QB Gary Orr:  53.1% completion, 1 TDs, 5 Ints, 125.5 pass yds/game

RB Ryan White:  92.5 yds/game, 5.7 yds/carry, 1 TD

RB Terrence Holt:  53.2 rush yds/game, 5.5 yds/carry, 4 TDs, 19.0 receiving yds/game, 10.9 yds/catch, 0 TDs

WR Darryl Miller:  30.0 yds/game, 18.0 yds/catch, 2 TDs

Tennessee Tech Statistical Leaders:

QB Lee Sweeney:  58.1% completion, 2 TDs, 2 Int, 135.0 pass yds/game

RB Tremaine Hudson: 44.7 yds/game, 5.8 yds/carry, 1 TDs

WR Tim Benford:  45.0 yds/game, 13.5 yds/catch, 0 TDs

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Govs-Golden Eagles open 2009 Sergeant York Trophy series

APSU loosing turnover battles

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Brown foscused on Govs, not Christophel