Western Kentucky: Post-Spring 2013

WKU Football:

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU is featured prominently in Phil Steele’s 2013 Preseason All-Sun Belt Conference Team as four Hilltoppers have earned First Team honors from the publication. Overall, 10 WKU players were honored in 12 different positional slots. The publication announced the All-Sun Belt Team on Tuesday in advance of the release of their annual Phil Steele’s 2013 College Football Preview Magazine scheduled to hit newsstands on June 18.

Senior running back Antonio Andrews, senior center Sean Conway, senior linebacker Andrew Jackson and junior safety Jonathan Dowling all earned First Team honors from Steele. Andrews also earned Second Team honors as a punt returner and Third Team honors as a kick returner. Andrews was previously named a Third Team All-America selection in 2012 by Steele as an all-purpose performer.

Andrews led WKU in all-purpose yards (3,161), rushing yards (1,728), touchdowns (15), scoring (90), kick return yards (726), punt return yards (234) and carries (304) in 2012. His 3,161 all-purpose yards were the most in school history and the second-highest total ever behind 1988 Heisman Trophy winner Barry Sanders. Andrews and Sanders are the only two players in NCAA history to eclipse 3,000 all-purpose yards in a single season. Andrews also broke WKU’s single-season rushing record and led the Sun Belt Conference with 1,728 yards while making WKU the fifth program in NCAA history to post three consecutive 1,500 yards rushers (Bobby Rainey 2010-11).

Conway started every game on the WKU schedule in 2012 for the third-straight season, tallying 13 starts on the year to bringing his career total to 37. He took every offensive snap for the second-straight season and was one of three Hilltopper offensive linemen to start each game. Conway propelled WKU to the third best rushing offense in the Sun Belt Conference at 181.7 yards per game, helping ball carriers to an average of 4.7 yards per carry. He aided Andrews to a single-season WKU record of 1,728 rushing yards, including another school-record 10 100-yard rushing performances. He also blocked for quarterback Kawaun Jakes who set WKU’s single-season record for passing touchdowns with 22.

Jackson followed up his breakout sophomore campaign with an even better showing in his junior season in 2012, leading WKU in tackles (122), forced fumbles (4) and quarterback hits (3). He was named first-team All-Sun Belt Conference for the second-straight season, leading the Hilltoppers in tackling on six different occasions, making him WKU’s leading tackler in 14 of the last 26 games he has played. His 17.5 tackles for loss ranked second on the team behind sack artist Quanterus Smith’s 18.5.

Dowling emerged as one of WKU’s top playmakers during his first season on the Hill in 2012, racking up a team-high six interceptions and recording 68 tackles on his way to being named a first-team All-Sun Belt Conference defensive back. He intercepted six passes during the 2012 season, a mark that ranked fifth nationally. He started 11 games, tallying five or more tackles in seven-of-12 games played, including a career high 10 on an ESPNU game versus Middle Tennessee.

Sophomore tight end Mitchell Henry, senior linebacker Xavius Boyd, senior cornerback Tyree Robinson were named to the second team while senior offensive lineman Luis Polanco, junior offensive tackle Cameron Clemmons and senior safety Kiante Young were named to the third team.

Season tickets, along with tickets to the season opener against Kentucky on August 31 in Nashville, Tenn. at L.P. Field, are on sale now through WKUSports.com, or by calling 1-800-5 BIG RED.

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Coaching Staff:

Head Coach...................Bobby Petrino

Alma Mater...................Carroll College (1983)

Record at WKU................First Year

Career Record................75-26 (.742)

Bowl Record..................4-3

Asst. Head Coach/Off Cood....Jeff Brohm

Defensive Cood...............Nick Holt

Special Teams/CB.............Ricky Brumfield

Offensive Line...............Neil Callaway

Secondary....................Mike Cassity

Defensive Tackles............Don Dunn

Defensive Ends...............L.D. Scott

Running Backs................Kolby Smith

Wide Receivers...............Lamar Thomas

Basic Offense................Multiple

Basic Defense................4-3

Lettermen Returning..........40

Offense......................16

Defense......................17

Special Teams................6

Lettermen Lost...............13

Offense......................6

Defense......................7

Special Teams................0

2013 Schedule:

Sat, Aug 31 Kentucky Nashville, Tenn. TBA          

Sat, Sep 07 at Tennessee at Knoxville, Tenn. TBA             

Sat, Sep 14 at South Alabama * at Mobile, Ala. TBA

Sat, Sep 21 Morgan State Bowling Green, Ky. TBA            

Sat, Sep 28 Navy Bowling Green, Ky. TBA             

Thu, Oct 03 at Louisiana-Monroe * at Monroe, La. 7:30 p.m. ESPNU  

Tue, Oct 15 Louisiana-Lafayette * Bowling Green, Ky. 7:00 p.m. ESPN or ESPN2 Homecoming

Sat, Oct 26 Troy * Bowling Green, Ky. TBA           

Sat, Nov 02 at Georgia State * at Atlanta, Ga. TBA            

Sat, Nov 09 at Army at West Point, N.Y. 11:00 a.m.           

Sat, Nov 23 at Texas State * at San Marcos, Texas TBA   

Sat, Nov 30 Arkansas State * Bowling Green, Ky. TBA

2013 Roster:

1 Dowling, Jonathan  DB 6-3 198 Jr. Bradenton, Fla. (Florida)--1 offensive start/11 defensive starts in 2012

3 Turner, Lonnie WR 5-11 180 Jr. Inglewood, Claif. (LA Harbor College)

4 Brown, Rico WR 5-11 185 Jr. Berea, Ky. (Madison Southern HS)--1 start in 2012

4 Jackson, Andrew LB 6-1 265 Sr. Lakeland, Fla. (Kathleen HS)--12 starts in 2012

5 Andrews, Antonio RB 6-0 211 Sr. Fort Campbell, Ky. (Fort Campbell HS)--12 starts in 2012

6 Duclos, Devante LB 6-1 220 Fr. Miami, Fla. (Miami Central HS)

7  Smith, Damarcus QB 6-1 209 R-So. Louisville, Ky. (Seneca HS)

10 McNeal, Willie WR 5-10 180 Jr. Bradenton, Fla. (Braden River HS)--6 starts in 2012

11 Scott, Devin TE 6-4 251 So. Indianapolis, Ind. (Warren Central HS)

12 Doughty, Brandon QB 6-3 210 Jr. Davie, Fla. (North Broward Prep)

13 Boyd, Xavius LB 6-2 243 Sr. St. Petersburg, Fla. (Lakewood HS)--9 starts in 2012

16 Smith, T.J. LB 6-2 239 Jr. Hazel Green, Ala. (Hazel Green HS)

17 Patterson, Dalton DB 6-3 188 So. New Orleans, La. (Arkansas Baptist College)

17 Randall, Daqual LB 6-0 245 So. Palmetto, Fla. (Palmetto HS)--1 start in 2012

18 Warr, Darmontre RB 5-9 181 So. Louisville, Ky. (Manual HS)

19 Thomas, Cam DB 6-1 190 Jr. Middletown, Del. (Milford Academy)--8 starts in 2012

20 Wales, Anthony RB 5-10 190 R-Fr. Louisville, Ky. (Central HS)

21 Wright, Arius DB 5-11 200 Sr. Duluth, Ga. (Norcross HS)--11 starts in 2012

22 Robinson, Tyree DB 5-10 200 Sr. Dundee, Fla. (Haines City HS)--12 starts in 2012

23 Sumler, Marquis RB 5-9 175 So. Pensacola, Fla. (Catholic HS)

24 Simmons, William DB 5-8 186 Gr. Louisville, Ky. (St. Xavier HS)

25 Franks, Chuck LB 6-2 243 Sr. Fayette, Ala. (Fayette County HS)

26 Harrington, Brett DB 6-0 189 Sr. Rochester, N.Y. (Alfred State CC) (Edison HS)--5 starts in 2012

28 Brown, Dakota RB 5-7 173 Jr. Smyrna, Tenn. (Smyrna HS / Lindsey Wilson)

29 Young, Kiante DB 5-11 220 Sr. Gainesville, Ga. (East Hall HS)--13 starts in 2012

30 German, Joel WR 6-0 185 Jr. Fort Myers, Fla. (Dunbar HS)

30 Iworah, Prince Charles DB 5-10 187 So. Nashville, Tenn. (Father Ryan HS)

31 Williams, Terran LB 6-2 222 Jr. Bradenton, Fla. (Southeast HS)--3 starts in 2012

32 Jones, Kadeem FB 5-11 246 Sr. Dundee, Fla. (Haines City HS)--9 starts in 2012

33 Allen, Leon RB 6-0 235 So. Braenton, Fla. (Manatee HS)

34 Simpson, Keshawn RB 6-0 245 Sr. Lexington, Ky. (Madison Central HS)--1 start in 2012

35 Coley, Demetrius FB 6-2 254 Sr. Bay Minette, Ala. (Baldwin County HS)

35 Gilchrist, Darryl DB 6-3 190 Sr. Washington, D.C. (West Hill CC) (Anacostia HS)

36 Briggs, Jolen DB 5-9 185 So. St. John's, Fla. (Bartram Trail HS)

37 Williams, Vince DB 5-10 198 Sr. Alpharetta, Ga. (Alpharetta HS)

38 Singh, Ricardo DB 5-11 190 Jr. Auburndale, Fla. (Auburndale HS)

40 Boyd, Bar'ee LB 6-1 233 Sr. St. Petersburg, Fla. (Lakewood HS)--2 starts in 2012

41 Thomas, Jamical WR 6-2 200 Jr. Fairfield, Ohio (Fairfield High School)

42 Baisch, Nick FB 5-11 260 Sr. Louisville, Ky. (St. Xavier High School)--3 starts in 2012

42 Sleet, Jalen DB 5-11 180 Fr. Lexington, Ky. (Lafayette High School)

43 White, Stephen DB 5-11 193 Fr. Franklin, Tenn. (Page HS)

44 Head, Oliver RB 5-10 180 R-Fr. Ft. Thomas, Ky. (Highlands HS)

46 Robinson-Berry, Eric DB 6-1 215 So. Indianapolis, Ind. (Warren Central HS)

48 Frazer, Collin DB 5-11 175 Jr. Woodbridge, Va. (Woodbridge HS)

48 Ramey, Zane LB 6-0 208 So. Lexington, Ky. (Lafayette HS)

49 Mkanta, Nehemiah WR 6-0 189 So. Bowling Green, Ky. (Greenwood HS)

50 Vaughn, Blair LB 6-1 224 So. Clearwater, Fla. (Central Catholic HS)

52 Clemmons, Cameron OL 6-6  305 Jr. Mt. Juliet, Tenn. (Wilson Central HS)--11 starts in 2012

53 Leslie, Julian DL 6-3 237 R-Fr. Miami, Fla. (Coral Reef HS)

55 Holliman, Tevin DL 6-2 281 Sr. Tucker, Ga. (Tucker HS)

56 Mugler, Mike PK 5-10 185 So. Virginia Beach, Va. (First Colonial HS)

56 Roy, Jesse PK/P 6-0 189 Jr. Charlotte, N.C. (Charlotte Catholic HS)

56 Schwettman, Garrett PK 5-11 160 So. Murray, Ky. (Calloway County HS)

60 Hazelett, Ed OL 6-8 324 Sr. Indianapolis, Ind. (Warren Central HS)--2 starts in 2012

61 Dowling, Nolan LS 6-3 206 So. Belleville, Ill. (Belleville East HS)

62 Williams, Darrell OL 6-6 310 So. Dublin, Ga. (West Laurens HS)

63 Polanco, Luis OL 6-2 292 Sr. Tampa, Fla. (Middleton HS)--11 starts in 2012

64 Sweetland, Tyler OL 6-3 292 So. Largo, Fla. (St. Petersburg, Fla.)

65 Conway, Sean OL 6-3 305 Sr. Nashville, Tenn. (Father Ryan HS)--13 starts in 2012

68 Burns, Cliff OL 6-8 332 Sr. Kokomo, Ind. (New Mexico Military Institute)

69 Nord, Matt OL 6-6 309 Fr. Louisville, Ky. (DeSales HS)

70 Halpin, Max OL 6-3 295 So. Fort Mitchell, Ky. (Covington Catholic HS)

72 Popeck, Connor OL 6-4 295 Jr. Madison, Miss. (Itawamba CC)

73 Jones, Kyle OL 6-4 300 Fr. Mulberry, Fla. (Mulberry HS)

74 Cain, Clayton DL 6-3 308 So. Paducah, Ky. (Lone Oak HS)

74 Delaney, John OL 6-4 304 Jr. Fort Worth, Texas (Ventura College)

76 Lamp, Forrest OL 6-4 296 So. Venice, Fla. (Venice HS)

78 Caudill, Steven DL 6-0 291 So. Brownsville, Ky. (Edmonson County HS)

80 Henry, Mitchell TE 6-4 245 Jr. Elizabethtown, Ky. (Elizabethtown HS)--5 starts in 2012

81 Brown, Jamarielle WR 6-1 178 Sr. Paducah, Ky. (Lone Oak HS)

82 Higbee, Tyler TE 6-5 233 So. Clearwater, Fla. (East Lake HS)

83 Moore, Jerrell WR 5-10 168 Jr. Louisville, Ky. (Fern Creek HS)

84 Murphree, Jim TE 6-5 227 Sr. Franklin, Ky. (Franklin-Simpson HS)

85 Aikens, Austin WR 6-0 180 So. Tampa, Fla. (Plant HS)--4 starts in 2012

86 Gorski, Tim TE 6-7 253 R-Fr. Chicago, Ill. (St. Rita HS)--4 starts in 2012

88 Fluellen, Michael WR 6-3 212 R-So. Louisville, Ky. (Seneca HS)

88 Rocker, Gavin DL 6-2 230 So. Tyrone, Ga. (Sandy Creek HS)--3 starts in 2012

89 Brown, Stephon WR 5-8 184 So. Mcdonough, Ga. (Atlanta Sports Academy) (Henry County HS)

89 Campbell, Lawrence DL 6-4 210 Jr. Groveland, Fla. (South Lake HS)

90 Pride, Marquez DL 6-1 247 R-Fr. Madison, Ala. (Bob Jones HS)

91 Washington, Calvin DL 6-5 277 Sr. Charlottesville, Va. (Eastern Arizona CC) (Fishburne Military)

92 Hervey, James DL 6-2 289 Sr. Tyrone, Ga. (Sandy Creek HS)

94 Shorter, Bryan DL 6-2 285 So. Phenix City, Ala. (Central-Phenix HS)--1 start in 2012

95 Cox, Raphael DL 6-3 270 Jr. Cedar Hill, Texas (Trinity Valley CC)

96 Maurice, Bennett DL 6-2 300 So. Madison, Miss. (East Mississippi CC)

97 Payne, Jamichael DL 6-1 332 Jr. Auburn, Ala. (Auburn HS)

98 Terrell, Devante DL 6-0 318 R-Fr. Lakeland, Fla. (Lake Gibson HS)

99 Brakefield, Hendrix P 6-4 235 Sr. Nashville, Tenn. (Hillsboro Comprehensive HS)

*Key returners in bold*