Southern Arkansas will meet UAM for the 97th time in a series that dates back to 1913. Director of Football Operations / Player Personnel. Watson was named Athletic Director in 1980 and was replaced as basketball coach by Monroe Ingram. Led by third-year head coach Bill Meek, the Mustangs compiled an overall record of 541 with a conference mark of 231, placing fifth in the SWC. Eddie Parham, who wrote a prize-winning column for the Bray and was a cheerleader in 1974, brought Adolphus out of retirement and sought to reignite the school spirit of the 1950s. Baseball has been the most consistent winner among the SAU athletic department. Not since the days of Elmer Smith had local people been so excited about SSC athletes. At homecoming in 1972, the cheerleaders of Ouachita Baptist University brought Adolphus from his farm corral to the football field to parade the mule at halftime, much to the embarrassment of SSC. The mule Phi Beta Lambda had purchased arrived later. Watson. 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Southern Arkansas vs. Southern Nazarene 11.5.22. Smiley brings 27 years of highly successful collegiate offensive coaching experience at the NCAA Division I, NCAA FCS and NJCAA levels. Upon joining the NCAA, SAU competed in the Western Division of the Gulf South Conference. Southern Arkansas University Director of Athletics Steve Browning has announced that Brad Smiley has been named the 21st head coach of the Mulerider Football program; effective immediately. Philadelphia Eagles (from Houston): Tyler Steen, OT, Alabama. Everyone we came in contact with was extremely welcoming, and showed that the support for Mulerider Football will be second to none. Blackman played in 32 games for the Seminoles from 2017-2020. 1959 Southwest Conference football standings, 1959 NCAA University Division football season, "Reference at www.pro-football-reference.com", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1959_SMU_Mustangs_football_team&oldid=1152519050, 1959 Southwest Conference football season, Pages using CFB schedule with named parameters, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 30 April 2023, at 18:43. From October 10, 2015 through September 14, 2019, Southern Arkansas won 17-consecutive home games which stood as the longest active streak in Division II. Texas. The students named their gift mule Imonaggie, a play on Dr. Bruces first name. ); The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. The Razorbacks played their home games at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Southern Arkansas University vs. East Central University | 106th Homecoming | 10.1.22. (); : Molly Ann can be found at football games, "Mulegates", and other campus events. Another Notre Dame man is Big Easy bound. 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 2009, 19691983, Arkansas Women's Intercollegiate Association, This page was last edited on 17 October 2022, at 20:46. 16 Mississippi State, 2114, snapping a 20-game SEC losing streak.[1]. Southern Arkansas has a rich rodeo tradition. For the 11th time all-time and for the eight-consecutive season, the Muleriders will make the 38-mile trip across county lines and into El Dorado for the 13th playing of the Murphy USA Classic where league powerhouse Ouachita readies in a 2 p.m. start on October 22. January 31. SAU has won conference championships in the following men's sports: Conference affiliations (Women's Sports): SAU has won conference championships in the following women's sports: The Muleriders won the Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference All Sports Title in 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, and 1974. Smiley assisted in directing some of the top offenses to come through Tulane which produced three of the programs top five all-time seasons in total offense and passing yardage and included the likes of program greats in quarterback Patrick Ramsey (former 1st round NFL draft pick), former NFL running backs Matt Forte and Mewelde Moore, and Seth Marler (2002 Lou Groza Award Winner). The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. SWAC. Through the 88 games played, SAU leads the series 52351. Both men were named in 2006 to the SAU Sports Hall of Fame. The 2022 schedule for Southern Arkansas football has been released. The Arkansas State quarterback has inked a deal as an undrafted free agent with the Miami Dolphins, NFL Networks Tom Pelissero reported Saturday evening. We cant wait to see where Coach Smiley takes this program!. Current head coaches (as of April 3, 2019). November 5, 2022, Hide/Show Additional Information For The outstanding star of those years was Gary Snay, the AIC top singles player. The Muleriders lost a shootout with the Bison in Magnolia during the 2021 season falling 44-40. James is the first Red Wolf to sign as a UDFA since defensive tackle Forrest Merrill signed with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2021. Join our linker program. Phi Beta Lambda presents gift of Imonaggie (Adolphus) at 1974 Homecoming. Keep up with the undrafted rookie free-agent signings with a team-by-team list of player acquisitions following the 2023 NFL Draft. Oklahoma Baptist University - Southern Arkansas University Director of Athletics Steve Browning has announced that Brad Smiley has been named the 21st head coach of the Mulerider Football program; effective immediately. Arkansas Tech University - Blackman lined up under center for two seasons at Arkansas State, recording 3,815 passing yards and 25 total touchdowns to 7 interceptions over 19 games in 2021 and 2022. The 2021 SEC Media Days were held July 1922, 2021, at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham The Wynfrey Hotel in Hoover, Alabama. The center is the newest athletic facility on SAU's campus. University of Arkansas at Monticello - Sports, 1962-1976. Low 48F. SAU. The rivalry between the two schools dates back to 1913. The 1959 SMU Mustangs football team represented Southern Methodist University (SMU) as a member of the Southwest Conference (SWC) during the 1959 NCAA University Division football season. From 2013 to 2017, TVCC recorded a 49-9 record and spent 64 consecutive weeks ranked in the National Junior College Athletic Association Top 20 which included being ranked in the top 10 for 22 straight weeks. The average attendance of 349 fans was good for 8th in the NCAA.[45]. Andy Sharpe was introduced as the new Mulerider head coach on April 9, 2012. Since 2012, the Muleriders are 33-8 at home inside Wilkins Stadium with unbeaten home schedules in 2014, 2016, 2017, and 2018. Arkansas State hasnt had a player selected in the NFL Draft since Ryan Carrethers (Chargers) in 2014. The Muleriders first conference affiliation came in 1930 when the school joined the Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference. Visit ESPN to view the Southern Arkansas Muleriders team schedule for the current and previous seasons. Hide/Show Additional Information For University of Arkansas at Monticello - September 18, 2021. The W.T. Copyright 2023 KAIT. Smiley comes to Magnolia from FCS Northwestern State of the Southland Conference where he has served as the Demons offensive coordinator and tight ends coach since the 2018 season. The Battle of the Timberlands is an annual football game between Southern Arkansas and University of ArkansasMonticello. The preseason polls were released on July 23, 2021. It was the first win for OBU in a short series that dates back to 2015. He started 15 games from 2021-2022 at Michigan State. Arkansas signed 22 recruits for the 2021 class, 21 from high school and one from junior college. The winningest coach in Mulerider history was Coach W.T. The 2023 Arkansas Razorbacks football team will represent the University of Arkansas in the Western Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season.The Razorbacks are expected to be led by Sam Pittman in his fourth year as their head coach.. Hide/Show Additional Information For University of Arkansas at Monticello - October 9, 2021 Oct 16 (Sat) 2:00PM . Round 3. October 29, 2022, Hide/Show Additional Information For Connected to the W.T. Pittsburg State (1986) Jimmy Smith. Parham was dropped as a cheerleader in 1975 probably because he persisted in wearing torn farm overalls as homage to the schools early history rather than a regular cheerleading uniform. He graduated from Baylor in 1995 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing. We are excited to welcome him, Janna, Ben and Clary into the Mulerider family. In 1972, SSC pushed aside top-ranked Tech with a convincing 213 victory and took that years NAIA rushing record as well. Sep 25 (Sat) 6:00 p.m. GAC. WR Treylon Burks - AP and Coaches 1st Team All-SEC, CB Montaric Brown - Coaches 1st Team All-SEC, LB Bumper Pool - AP and Coaches 2nd Team All-SEC, RB Raheim Sanders - SEC All-Freshman Team, PK Cam Little - SEC All-Freshman Team; Freshman All-American, LB Grant Morgan - 2021 Burlsworth Trophy winner, P/H Reid Bauer - 2021 Peter Mortell Holder of the Year Award winner, HC Sam Pittman - AFCA Region 2 Coach of the Year. universities in the nation. You have permission to edit this article. The Muleriders have won 25 conference titles, made 11 NCAA tournament appearances, and 3 NAIA World Series appearances. He entered the 2020 season on the Outland Trophy Watch List and was named a member of the preseason All-Sun Belt First Team. Southern Arkansas's athletic teams have gone by several nicknames during the years. Average In-State Undergraduate Tuiton and Fees per Semester. From 2000 to 2006, Smiley served in multiple capacities within the Tulane Football program working as a graduate assistant (offensive line) in 2000 and 2001 and coaching the Green Wave tight ends from 2002 to 2006. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph.. Clear skies. The Muleriders won in El Dorado in '21, on the road at Tech in '19 and at home in Magnolia in '18. This college football 1950s season article is a stub. The Southern Arkansas Muleriders represent Southern Arkansas University in intercollegiate athletics. The 1971 team had a 92 record, the best since 1952, and but for Arkansas Tech, the Muleriders would have become AIC champions. Visit ESPN to view the latest Southern Arkansas Muleriders news, scores, stats, standings, rumors, and more . September 1, 2022, Hide/Show Additional Information For While in Natchitoches, Smiley orchestrated multiple record-setting offenses, appropriately dubbed as the Speed Demon offense, which combined to set two dozen Northwestern State team and individual offensive records and included the schools all-time leaders in passing yards, both career and single season, in passing touchdowns, both career and single game, in receptions, and in single-season receiving yards and touchdowns. Although Coach Delwin Rosss swim team never won a state title, it did have champion swimmers like Jack Butch Jordan. 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Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Following an abysmal 132 season prior to his arrival, Gream's first squad won 20 games. : Coach Powells great 1972 teams victories would not be attributed to the magic of Optimaggie as had those of Elmer Smiths Muleriders in 1950. November 12, 2022, 2023 Southern Arkansas University Athletics, 100 E. University, Magnolia, Arkansas 71753-5000, Dawson Field at the Dr. Margaret Downing Softball Complex. The field is named for former coach Steve Goodheart. September 17, 2022, Hide/Show Additional Information For (left to right): Richard Carter, Delwin Ross, Raymond Rip Powell, Monroe Ingram, Calvin Neal, W. T. Watson, and Auburn Smith (Click photo to enlarge). 244-246, 275-278) SSC's minor sports flourished more than the football teams in the 1960s. On May 3, 2014, the Lady Muleriders won the GAC Softball Tournament Championship with 40 and 80 wins over Southeastern Oklahoma State University. SSC competed in nine intercollegiate sports for men and three for women. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. The two longtime bitter south Arkansas rivals have met in the final weekend of the regular season every year since the 2013 campaign. (); : Coach Raymond Rip Powell in 1973 (Click photo to enlarge). (); : His rushing offenses finished in the top 10 nationally four times, while his passing attacks ranked in the top 10 six times, including four in the top five. He was fully cleared in early March. Named for former Magnolia A&M president Colonel Charles S. Wilkins, the Muleriders have compiled a 1771375 record at Wilkins Stadium. His record-breaking offenses finished in the NJCAAs top 10 in total offense seven times, including the nations best offensive output from 2014 through 2016. pic.twitter.com/HwyIhfgcDG. The five-foot-eleven-inch Flanigan was a playmaker guard whose great outside shooting led scoring through much of the season. The Utah football program has renamed its annual spring game the 22 Forever Game to honor former Utes . Harding University - He coached the offensive line and tight ends in 1998 and 1999 and returned as head coach in 2007 where he would lead the Cardinals to eight region playoff appearances, five region title game appearances, five conference titles, and three regional championships. [40][self-published source]. Blackman isn't the only Red Wolf from the 2023 draft class looking to crack an NFL roster. SAU is among the most affordable. Smiley holds several professional associations including an active 27-year membership with the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) and an active 15-year membership with the National Junior College Coaches Association (NJCCA). The bowl win was also Arkansas' first over a Big Ten opponent. NFL Draft Diamonds and Simon Clancy reported offensive tackle Jarrett Horst signed with the Dolphins as a UDFA. House, who was an NAIA all-American pick, signed as a free agent with the Miami Dolphins, the first footballer in school history picked up by a major team. - OFF TO SOUTH BEACH JAMES BLACKMAN TO THE @MiamiDolphins #WolvesUp x #ADifferentBreed pic.twitter.com/9rOC2oxloG. September 10, 2022, Hide/Show Additional Information For Southern Nazarene University - The Razorbacks hosted SEC foes Auburn, Mississippi State, and Missouri in Fayetteville. Week 4 of the season brings the Muleriders back home to face Henderson State in a 6 p.m. bout on Family Day. Molly B was the official mascot for 20 years. Would you be willing to pay money to watch livestreaming of Magnolia School District sports and other events provided by the districts PanthersTV? The greatest campus heroes of this era, Bill Barnes and Al Flanigan, were black athletes. : Defensive Ends Coach. Monroe Ingram, who joined Watson as assistant basketball coach in 1970, knew little about baseball but had to coach it anyway. Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREE . He served as a co-conspirator with Mary Ann Peace and other Phi Beta Lambda leaders to substitute Adolphus when their gift of a successor mule did not arrive in time for presentation at the 1974 homecomings halftime ceremonies. The following Saturday on October 1, the Muleriders will welcome in East Central for the University's 106th Homecoming. Southern Arkansas will play four straight games on the road through the rest of October, not returning until a 2 p.m. Senior Day kickoff against Southern Nazarene on November 5. Named after the winningest coach in Mulerider basketball history, the W.T. When the coach moved Cleo House from defensive end to fullback in 1971, House joined backs Cornell Williams and Roy McLemore to run behind freshman quarterback Steve Lamb. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Smiley was impressed by the campus and facilities, but noted that it was the people that made the difference. Assistant Head Coach/Special Teams Coordinator. After an extensive national search, it became evident that Coach Smiley was the right man to lead our football program, said Browning. 3 seed at GAC softball tournament, Matt Andersen will perform as Tab Benoit's guest star on May 19, Domestic battery case plead down to breaking and entering, Columbia County jail bookings for Sunday, April 30, 2023, Lockheed Martin will build $615 million more in HIMARS hardware, "Old Area General Stores" on display at South Arkansas Heritage Museum, UAHT Funeral Service Association students tour Arkansas State Medical Examiners Office, UAMS cancer researcher Hong-yu Li awarded $3.19 million NCI grant for drug development. vs. Southern Arkansas University. (8:23) Arkansas KJ Jefferson 34 yard rush, Cam Little kick (, (11:55) Rice Collin Riccitelli 25 yard field goal (, (4:19) Rice Jordan Myers 1 yard rush, Collin Riccitelli kick (, (10:28) Rice August Pitre III 41 yard pass from Wiley Green, Collin Riccitelli kick (, (8:11) Arkansas KJ Jefferson 5 yard rush, Cam Little kick (, (0:18) Arkansas Cam Little 34 yard field goal (, (12:44) Arkansas Trelon Smith 2 yard rush, Cam Little kick (, (4:07) Arkansas Tyson Morris 9 yard pass from KJ Jefferson, Cam Little kick (, (0:58) Arkansas Dominique Johnson 3 yard rush, Cam Little kick (, (2:03) Arkansas Cam Little 24 yard field goal (, (10:55) Arkansas Dominique Johnson 5 yard rush, Cam Little kick (, (7:34) Arkansas Cam Little 24 yard field goal (, (3:00) Arkansas Cam Little 44 yard field goal (. 9/1 | Northwestern Oklahoma State | 6 p.m. 9/10 | at Southwestern Oklahoma State | 6 p.m. 9/24 | vs. Henderson State | 6 p.m. (Family Day), 10/1 | vs. East Central | 2:30 p.m. (Homecoming). Horst played 2 seasons at Arkansas State, winning the Gary Withrow Award before transferring to Michigan State. Nov 27 (Sat) 4:00 PM. Volleyball players also played basketball for Downing. vs. Grambling State University. Top AV (since 1960): Jordan Babineaux, 26 AV, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Monday, May 1, 2:31PM. Cleo House carried the ball in 1973 (Click photo to enlarge). Monday - Friday. An October 8 matchup takes SAU to Durant to meet Southeastern Oklahoma State in a scheduled 2 p.m. start. Coach George Henry, as head track coach, took both his cross-country team and his track and field teams to titles in the 196970 year. Last date to apply for May graduation. Softball has seen some success of the years. Mens Sports Coaches with All-Sports Trophy in 1973-74 First row, (left to right): George Henry, James Sonny Whittington, Eldon Hawley, James Jim Kimbell. The basketball team finally sealed the title on February 23 with a home game victory, 5958, over Henderson State before an overflow crowd of three thousand. 2012 marked the 40th anniversary of SAU's rodeo program joining the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association. Enrollment Checklist for Transfer Students, Frequently Asked Questions for Transfer Students, Average In-State Undergraduate Tuiton and Fees per Semester. Few in the crowd caught on to this substitution. Henderson State University - That year, both Barnes and Flanigan were all-AIC first team selections, and the Memphis Pros (later the New Orleans/Utah Jazz) drafted Barnes. In these cases, the average was taken. Stat Crew Roster (FRO) Roster Layout: [36], SAU's school colors of Royal Blue and Gold were chosen in honor of the Farmer's Union. Briefly, from 1973 to 1976, McNeal also coached both men and womens gymnastics teams. A former Red Wolf also inked a deal with an NFL team. View all programs. The 11-game schedule includes four home games and seven road trips, including the Muleriders' 11th appearance in the Murphy USA Since 2014, he has spoken at numerous coaching clinics such as the AFCA National Convention and the Glazier Football Clinic among several Division I speaking engagements at LSU, Louisiana-Lafayette, North Texas, and Texas Tech. The Muleriders have lost just once in 10 meetings to the Bulldogs since 2011; a tight 27-24 decision in Weatherford during the 2014 season. [35][self-published source] The rodeo boasts an overall women's team National Championship in 1986; All-Around Cowgirl titles in 1984, 1987, 1989; and a men's calf roping champion in 2009. He led the Muleriders to the 2017 Great American Conference championship. The bowling team also won an AIC crown in 1973. Blackman is top 15 in completions (433), passing yards (5,445), total offense (5,417) and 300 yard passing games (3). 10/8 | at Southeastern Oklahoma State | 2 p.m. 10/22 | vs. Ouachita (El Dorado) | 2 p.m. (Murphy USA Classic), 11/12 | at Arkansas-Monticello | 2 p.m. (Battle of the Timberlands). 2023 Schedule. Fayetteville State (2002) Scott Fountain. SAU competed in the AIC until moving from NAIA to the NCAA Division II in 1995. Players: 7 players, 1 drafted. After transferring to A-State from Tennessee, Bennett had 108 tackles, 26 tackles for a loss (3rd most in the Sun Belt in that span), 13.5 sacks, 4 forced fumbles and a fumble recovery for a touchdown. (Excerpted from James F. Willis, Southern Arkansas University: The Mulerider School's Centennial History, 1909-2009, pp. Molly Ann is the official mascot of the SAU Muleriders. SAU earned a 32-28 victory in 2015, was edged 45-42 in 2017 and dropped a 2019 decision 38-21. at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium Fayetteville, Arkansas, at VaughtHemingway Stadium Oxford, Mississippi, at War Memorial Stadium Little Rock, Arkansas, at Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at BryantDenny Stadium Tuscaloosa, Alabama, at Raymond James Stadium Tampa, Florida, Outback Bowl MVP - Arkansas QB K. J. Jefferson. Wilkins Stadium is a football stadium located in Magnolia, Arkansas. The Muleriders have won five conference titles (1948, 1951, 1952, 1972, 1997). Southeastern Oklahoma State University - The field is RealGrass Turf and features the western style bronco rider logo at midfield with "Southern Arkansas" in the north endzone and "Muleriders" in the south endzone. SAU offers more than 100 academic degree and certificate options, including associates, bachelors, masters, and doctorate degrees. *Tuition and fees are calculated as an average of public four-year universities published in-state tuition. , (right to left): BillyBarnes, Al Flanigan, and James Armstrong in 1970 (Click photo to enlarge). Arkansas also ended losing streaks of nine games versus Texas A&M, five games versus LSU, and five games versus Missouri. East Central University - Monday - 10:00 a.m. Mid-semester grades due in the Office of the Registrar. Magnolia, Ark. Southern Arkansas fielded a softball team as far back as 1930; however, college opponents were difficult to find. Downing coached the Lady Muleriders from 1965 until 1984. Defensive Graduate Assistant. In his final six seasons at TVCC, Smiley also served in the role of director of athletics. Dr. Larry McNeals primary sports assignment was the intramural program that he took to new heights beginning in 1965. W, 56-49. Janet Cooper, second row, fifth from left, Sara Wooley, back row, fourth from right, Rosemary Spigner, third from right, Coach Margaret Downing, on the end. It is the home field for the Southern Arkansas Mulerider baseball team. Box Score. L 37-17 : 1-2 (1-2) Sat, Sep 24: vs Henderson State. . Arkansas State QB James Blackman signs with Miami Dolphins headlines Red Wolves getting NFL opportunities, Report: Riverside, UCA alum Gavin Stone to make MLB debut Wednesday, Cardinals Hall of Famer, legendary broadcaster Mike Shannon dies at 83, Arkansas State baseball gets swept at Southern Miss (WDAM), Former Red Wolves get NFL opportunities: QB James Blackman, LB Kivon Bennett, K Blake Grupe & more. Three times Smiley was named the conferences coach of the year and in 2014 he was honored as the American Football Monthly Magazine National JUCO Coach of the Year.
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