Janet Cooper, Rosemary Spigner, and Sara Wooley led teams to three straight AWISA basketball championships from 1974 to 1976. Clear skies. 1948, 1954, 1955, 1961, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1980, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1992. Oklahoma Baptist University - vs. Southern Arkansas University. Chicago Bears: Zacch Pickens, DT, South Carolina 65. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. He learned on the job, and in seven years, his teams won two AIC crowns and one District 17 NAIA title. We are excited to welcome him, Janna, Ben and Clary into the Mulerider family. Blackman transferred to A-State after four seasons at Florida State. Monroe Ingram, who joined Watson as assistant basketball coach in 1970, knew little about baseball but had to coach it anyway. Tickets for the four SAU home games will be made available later this coming summer. (). The preseason polls were released on July 23, 2021. Watson. Visit ESPN to view the latest Southern Arkansas Muleriders news, scores, stats, standings, rumors, and more . Grateful for the opportunity, Smiley immediately realized the potential of the university and its football program on his visit to south Arkansas during the hiring process. Michigan State OT Jarrett Horst is headed to the Dolphins. Visit ESPN to view the Southern Arkansas Muleriders team roster for the current season . View all programs. 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. The center is the newest athletic facility on SAU's campus. The Razorbacks finished the COVID-19-shortened 2020 season 37, all in SEC play, to finish in sixth place in the West Division. The Muleriders first conference affiliation came in 1930 when the school joined the Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference. Since first meeting as GAC opponents in 2011, the series is deadlocked at 5-5 with the Savage Storm having won two of the past three meetings and three-straight in Durant. pic.twitter.com/HwyIhfgcDG. (Excerpted from James F. Willis, Southern Arkansas University: The Mulerider School's Centennial History, 1909-2009, pp. James Blackman will have a shot to stick on an NFL roster. Molly Ann can be found at football games, "Mulegates", and other campus events. Coach Powell never again won an AIC title, but he had more great teams and players including Don Hawkins (197477) who set numerous school rushing records and was SAUs first NAIA first team all-American in 1977. House ran for 147 yards and Williams for 177. Box Score. The SAU defense will have to become road warriors with seven road games in 2022. Wilkins Stadium has been the home field for the Southern Arkansas University Mulerider football team since 1949. Another former Red Wolf will join Blackman in Miami. Blackman isn't the only Red Wolf from the 2023 draft class looking to crack an NFL roster. They are a member of the Great American Conference and compete in NCAA Division II, fielding 16 varsity teams in 10 sports. 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. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Horst played 2 seasons at Arkansas State, winning the Gary Withrow Award before transferring to Michigan State. 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. It will be the first matchup between SAU and HSU in Magnolia since the 2012 season. September 17, 2022, Hide/Show Additional Information For 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. That year, both Barnes and Flanigan were all-AIC first team selections, and the Memphis Pros (later the New Orleans/Utah Jazz) drafted Barnes. Current Season Schedule. Philadelphia Eagles (from Houston): Tyler Steen, OT, Alabama. Andy Sharpe was introduced as the new Mulerider head coach on April 9, 2012. New Orleans, LA Louisiana Superdome. A co-AIC championship (shared with Harding) was sealed by a 430 romp over SSCs oldest rival at Monticello. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph.. Clear skies. . The capacity is approximately 1000. Assistant Head Coach/Special Teams Coordinator. Top AV (since 1960): Jordan Babineaux, 26 AV, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Monday, May 1, 2:31PM. vs. Grambling State University. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Downing coached the Lady Muleriders from 1965 until 1984. Copyright 2023 KAIT. Arkansas competed as a member of the West Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and were led by second-year head coach Sam Pittman. (); : Do you have a sports website? SAU is among the most affordable. Sep 25 (Sat) 6:00 p.m. GAC. 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. . Southeastern Oklahoma State University - Unfortunately, he never got to play. September 10, 2022, Hide/Show Additional Information For October 29, 2022, Hide/Show Additional Information For Defensive Ends Coach. Women's basketball can trace it roots to Coach Sam McLean's 1922 Burros. Baseball has been the most consistent winner among the SAU athletic department. SAU saw a five-game win streak snapped against the Tigers last season in Ada. Additionally, SAU has made four trips to the postseason playing in bowl games in 2012, 2016, 2018 and 2019. Arkansas faced rival Texas A&M in Arlington, Texas. He started 15 games from 2021-2022 at Michigan State. The 2021 Arkansas Razorbacks finished the season with a 9-4 overall record, 4-4 in SEC play, won the 2022 Outback Bowl over Penn State, and was ranked in the final AP Poll, finishing well above preseason expectations. The 2021 SEC Media Days were held July 1922, 2021, at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham The Wynfrey Hotel in Hoover, Alabama. Box Score. Coach Raymond Rip Powell in 1973 (Click photo to enlarge). W, 56-49. 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. Since 1970, SAU holds a 27-21-1 lead in the all-time series. Her teams compiled a record of 231155 over her last 18 seasons. Dr. Richard Carter, chair of the physical education department, coached tennis teams to three straight AIC titles from 1972 to 1974. Since 1950, SAU has a record of 1,6419846. William Jewell College . This page is not available in other languages. 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. [40][self-published source]. Students from neighboring states may qualify for a non-resident tuition waiver,significantly reducing their overall cost to attend SAU. It was the first win for OBU in a short series that dates back to 2015. 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. ); The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Fayetteville State (2002) Scott Fountain. In total, Downing brought 10 championships to the Lady Mulerider basketball program. There are several versions of how the Muleriders became the nickname of SAU. Watson's teams won championships in 1966, 1967, and 1971. Philadelphia Eagles (from Arizona . Join our linker program. Two years later, he received a Master of Education in Sports Administration from Northwestern State. (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 (. January 31. The students named their gift mule Imonaggie, a play on Dr. Bruces first name. 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. Coach Powells great 1972 teams victories would not be attributed to the magic of Optimaggie as had those of Elmer Smiths Muleriders in 1950. March 20-24. The mule Phi Beta Lambda had purchased arrived later. The outstanding star of those years was Gary Snay, the AIC top singles player. The Battle of the Timberlands is an annual football game between Southern Arkansas and University of ArkansasMonticello. 3:00 PM: Sat, Nov 4 @ Northwestern Oklahoma State. Last date to apply for May graduation. History. Blackman played in 32 games for the Seminoles from 2017-2020. The bowl win was Arkansas' first bowl victory on New Year's Day since beating the Texas Longhorns in the 2000 Cotton Bowl Classic. Smiley brings 27 years of highly successful collegiate offensive coaching experience at the NCAA Division I, NCAA FCS and NJCAA levels. Hide/Show Additional Information For University of Arkansas at Monticello - October 9, 2021 Oct 16 (Sat) 2:00PM . Molly Ann is the official mascot of the SAU Muleriders. In 2011, SAU along with nine other colleges in Arkansas and Oklahoma joined the Great American Conference. Regular Season. However, it was Coach Margaret Downing who put the Lady Muleriders on the basketball map. - OFF TO SOUTH BEACH JAMES BLACKMAN TO THE @MiamiDolphins #WolvesUp x #ADifferentBreed pic.twitter.com/9rOC2oxloG. The bowling team also won an AIC crown in 1973. 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.Led by third-year head coach Bill Meek, the Mustangs compiled an overall record of 5-4-1 with a conference mark of 2-3-1, placing fifth in the SWC.SMU's offense scored 147 points while the defense . By 1970, it had thirty-five activities, and 75 percent of the student body participated, including two squads of faculty who called themselves Mulementors and Burro Busters. Current head coaches (as of April 3, 2019). The union paved the way for the Third District Agricultural School to be founded in Magnolia in 1909. Arkansas State hasn't had a player selected in the NFL Draft since Ryan Carrethers (Chargers) in 2014. Gymnastics Coach Larry McNeal in 1975 (Click photo to enlarge). The campus and town were beautiful and the facilities were very impressive, but it was the people that sold us, remarked Smiley. Brian Daugherty served the Muleriders for 7 years from 19982005 followed by Eric Bozeman from 20052012. 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. Smiley is married to the former Janna Clary and the couple have two children, Ben (18) and Clary (16). Download. A reception area featuring a ticket booth, concession stand, and restrooms acts at the front door to the arena. Second row. October 8, 2022, Hide/Show Additional Information For Dr. Larry McNeals primary sports assignment was the intramural program that he took to new heights beginning in 1965. SSC athletics perhaps did as much to promote integration as any other single college activity. Go To Coaching Staff. Keep up with the undrafted rookie free-agent signings with a team-by-team list of player acquisitions following the 2023 NFL Draft. The rivalry between the two schools dates back to 1913. Wilkins Stadium at Rip Powell Field. The official 2023 Football Roster for the Henderson State University Reddies. [44], In 2010 Southern Arkansas moved in the Top Ten in NCAA Division II average home attendance with 4,890 fans attending the 14 games. Tuesday. Top AV (since 1960): Jordan Babineaux, 26 AV. Volleyball Team in 1974. Players: 7 players, 1 drafted. 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. The outstanding pitching talents of Gary Wilson and Boggie Hester were overpowering against opposing teams. The Mulerider Club of local boasters, which had declined over the years, was revived by basketball and improved football in 197172. The current head coach of the Mulerider baseball team is Justin Pettigrew. [37][self-published source]. He was fully cleared in early March. 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. The average attendance of 349 fans was good for 8th in the NCAA.[45]. Sharpe brings a career record of 16870 to SAU. The game became known as the "Battle of the Timberlands" in 2012 when a traveling trophy for the contest was created. 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). Davasia Jones. [20] In 1980, Margaret Browning lead the Lady Muleriders to their first full conference championship in school history. It feels great to know that Dr. Berry, Coach Browning and the selection committee all share my vision for this program, and all see how great we can be!. September 1, 2022, Hide/Show Additional Information For It was a thrilling cliff-hanger year, for the AIC title lead switched time and again. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Phi Beta Lambda presents gift of Imonaggie (Adolphus) at 1974 Homecoming. The Southern Arkansas Muleriders represent Southern Arkansas University in intercollegiate athletics. It will be the first season for the Muleriders under new head coach Brad Smiley. The football team also had outstanding black players in the early 1970s. Nov 27 (Sat) 4:00 PM. 1953, 1954, 1956, 1968, 1974, 1975, 1977, 1983, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1995, 2006, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013. Southern Arkansas University offers more than, Acres on the northern edge of Magnolia, AR, Students from neighboring states may qualify for a. significantly reducing their overall cost to attend SAU. Under his leadership, the Lady Mulerider program has a winning percentage of .583 (7755 record), won the program's first post-season match, and the first semi-final conference tournament finish in program history. Molly Ann replaced longtime mascot Molly B following Molly B's death on March 5, 2013. 64. Samford (1988) Southern Nazarene University - We cant wait to see where Coach Smiley takes this program!. The official 2021 Football schedule for the Northwestern Oklahoma State Rangers . Assistant Wide Receivers Coach. Injuries prevented his playing. Since Ingram retired in 1997 SAU has seen its share of ups and downs. SMU's offense scored 147 points while the defense allowed 133 points. Coach Henry was later named to the NAIA Hall of Fame. He led the Muleriders to the 2017 Great American Conference championship. Walker Stadium at Goodheart Field consists of grandstand seating built into a hill behind homeplate as well as grass seating down the lines. Southwestern Oklahoma State University - 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. 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. 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. Find out more. The field is named for former coach Steve Goodheart. The Muleriders lost a shootout with the Bison in Magnolia during the 2021 season falling 44-40. Following an abysmal 132 season prior to his arrival, Gream's first squad won 20 games. Adding insult after the game, Ouachita students mulenapped Adolphus and kept him for three days in Arkadelphia. Ingram went 257193 won the AIC in 1990. Bill Koepple is in his 4th season as the Mulerider Head Coach. The former are scouting directors for the Hula Bowl, an All-Star Game Horst played in January. Arkansas signed 22 recruits for the 2021 class, 21 from high school and one from junior college. Named after the winningest coach in Mulerider basketball history, the W.T. The students in this program provide first class care to the Mulerider student athletes. Week 7 of the 2022 season sends the Muleriders to Russellville to face Arkansas Tech in a 2 p.m. kickoff on October 15. Seven days later, the Muleriders will travel to Searcy for the first in-state battle of the campaign as nationally-prominent Harding awaits on September 17 at 6 p.m. SAU has lost two straight to the Bisons, but won in its last trip to central Arkansas back in 2018; the program's first road victory over Harding since the 2003 season. Arkansas State hasnt had a player selected in the NFL Draft since Ryan Carrethers (Chargers) in 2014. [2] Arkansas placed sixth in the West Division in the preseason media poll, and five Arkansas players were selected to the all-SEC media teams.[3]. Southern Arkansas's athletic teams have gone by several nicknames during the years. Box Score. 16 Mississippi State, 2114, snapping a 20-game SEC losing streak.[1]. Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Pro Football Reference Database. The 11-game schedule includes four home games and seven road trips, including the Muleriders' 11th appearance in the Murphy USA The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. 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. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Defensive end and linebacker Kivon Bennett will attend the Atlanta Falcons rookie minicamp beginning in May, Kivon told KAIT. Would you be willing to pay money to watch livestreaming of Magnolia School District sports and other events provided by the districts PanthersTV? The university has accepted the following legend of the nickname: The western style bronco-breaking rider on a bucking mule first appeared atop The Bray student newspaper masthead in 19491950. 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. Stat Crew Roster (FRO) Roster Layout: He graduated from Baylor in 1995 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing. Southern Arkansas Players/Alumni. All rights reserved. Named for former Magnolia A&M president Colonel Charles S. Wilkins, the Muleriders have compiled a 1771375 record at Wilkins Stadium. 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. 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. . Wilkins Stadium is a football stadium located in Magnolia, Arkansas. The Brad Smiley Era of Southern Arkansas football opens up at home on Thursday, September 1 in Magnolia as the Muleriders will play host to Northwestern Oklahoma State in a 6 p.m. kickoff.
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