Wilkins Stadium is a football stadium located in Magnolia, Arkansas. You have permission to edit this article. This college football 1950s season article is a stub. This facility house the department of Kinesiology, home of SAU's athletic training program. We present them here for purely educational purposes. , (right to left): BillyBarnes, Al Flanigan, and James Armstrong in 1970 (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. Flanigan and Barnes, together with Johnny White, formed a winning combination that took Coach Watsons basketball team to another AIC championship as well as a District 17 NAIA title in 1971. East Central University - A co-AIC championship (shared with Harding) was sealed by a 430 romp over SSCs oldest rival at Monticello. Molly Ann is the official mascot of the SAU Muleriders. Following an abysmal 132 season prior to his arrival, Gream's first squad won 20 games. He pointed out that Adolphus was getting old and needed a successor. The current head coach of the Lady Muleriders is Jason Anderson.[34]. 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. Associate Head Coach/Running Backs. Aaron Brown. (Click on photo to enlarge), Third District Agricultural School (TDAS), 1909-1925, Faculty/Staff of the Past with Mulerider Spirit, 1909-2009: Faculty/Staff Names, Building Histories, and Budgets, Third District Agriculture School Historic Campus Plaza. Southern Arkansas University began its football program in 1911 when the school was known as the Third District Agricultural School. Smiley is married to the former Janna Clary and the couple have two children, Ben (18) and Clary (16). After an extensive national search, it became evident that Coach Smiley was the right man to lead our football program, said Browning. 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. @blakegrupe @Saints #GoIrish pic.twitter.com/iVvRKo3c46. Cameron Latu's best highlights as he joins the 49ers. 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. Monday - Friday. 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. Do you have a blog? Visit ESPN to view the latest Southern Arkansas Muleriders news, scores, stats, standings, rumors, and more . Kivon did it all in his two years at A-State, getting named All-Sun Belt in both seasons, but he played most of last season on a torn meniscus. 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 . I would like to thank Dr. Berry for his leadership during this process and the search committee for an outstanding job working through an impressive candidate pool. The Razorbacks played their home games at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Blackman isn't the only Red Wolf from the 2023 draft class looking to crack an NFL roster. Arkansas also, for the first time in school history, won all three rivalry trophy games in the same season, beating Texas A&M in Arlington, TX for the Southwest Classic Trophy, at LSU to win the Golden Boot Trophy, and Missouri in Fayetteville to win the Battle Line Rivalry Trophy. Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Pro Football Reference Database. Louisiana. 244-246, 275-278) SSC's minor sports flourished more than the football teams in the 1960s. In 2011, SAU along with nine other colleges in Arkansas and Oklahoma joined the Great American Conference. The current head coach of the Mulerider baseball team is Justin Pettigrew. Watson Athletic Center is the Kathryn Brown Wellness and Education Center. The football team also had outstanding black players in the early 1970s. On May 3, 2014, the Lady Muleriders won the GAC Softball Tournament Championship with 40 and 80 wins over Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Harding University - Walker Stadium at Goodheart Field consists of grandstand seating built into a hill behind homeplate as well as grass seating down the lines. 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 11-game schedule includes four home games and seven road trips, including the Muleriders 11th appearance in the Murphy USA Classic in El Dorado. 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. The Muleriders first conference affiliation came in 1930 when the school joined the Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference. $6,362*. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. He transferred to Notre Dame in 2022, where he went 14-19 and was a perfect 49-49 on extra points. Since 2011, SAU holds an 8-2 series lead, but UAM has won two of the past three: a 20-17 win in Monticello to close out the 2018 season and end the Muleriders' chances at making the NCAA postseason and a 36-point victory in a 73-37 blowout in Magnolia to conclude the 2021 season. 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. Volleyball players also played basketball for Downing. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. The official announcement was made at 11:35 a.m. on Friday, December 3. The Arkansas State quarterback has inked a deal as an undrafted free agent with the Miami Dolphins, NFL Networks Tom Pelissero reported Saturday evening. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Blackman transferred to A-State after four seasons at Florida State. The 2021 Arkansas Razorbacks football team represented the University of Arkansas in the 2021 NCAA Division I FBS football season.The Razorbacks played their home games at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas.Arkansas competed as a member of the West Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and were led by second-year head coach Sam Pittman. Unfortunately, he never got to play. 66. Last date of entrance and course additions. During the early 1970s, the minor mens sports continued to flourish. [38][self-published source] The Mulerider nickname is regularly names one of the most unusual nicknames in college athletics. See what made the San Francisco 49ers select Cameron Latu in the third round of the NFL draft . Bill Koepple is in his 4th season as the Mulerider Head Coach. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph.. Clear skies. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Blackman is top 15 in completions (433), passing yards (5,445), total offense (5,417) and 300 yard passing games (3). NCAAF News. Watson Athletic Center (capacity: 2,500), Walker Stadium at Goodheart Field (capacity: 1,000), Nancy Rae (1984), Sherry Lynn Rosser (1987), Cathy Dennis (1989). Nov 27 (Sat) 4:00 PM. In 1972, SSC pushed aside top-ranked Tech with a convincing 213 victory and took that years NAIA rushing record as well. Keep up with the undrafted rookie free-agent signings with a team-by-team list of player acquisitions following the 2023 NFL Draft. Two years later, he received a Master of Education in Sports Administration from Northwestern State. SAU competed in the AIC until moving from NAIA to the NCAA Division II in 1995. Source: Department of Education. He came to Jonesboro tied for 10th in FSU history with 40 touchdown passes. Box Score. SAU saw a five-game win streak snapped against the Tigers last season in Ada. The rivalry between the two schools dates back to 1913. Additionally, SAU has made four trips to the postseason playing in bowl games in 2012, 2016, 2018 and 2019. Southern Arkansas recently completed a new softball field with covered batting cages for the Lady Mulerider softball team. Since 1999, the Lady Muleriders have compiled a 378455 (.454) record. The Muleriders lost a shootout with the Bison in Magnolia during the 2021 season falling 44-40. Under her direction, the team won back-to-back AWISA titles in 1974 and 1975. The Dolphins were one of several teams in Jonesboro for Arkansas States Pro Day back in March. Joseph McWilliams. 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. W, 56-49. 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. Sep 10 (Sat) L, 20-24. Players: 7 players, 1 drafted. There are several versions of how the Muleriders became the nickname of SAU. Arkansas faced rival Texas A&M in Arlington, Texas. . SAU is among the most affordable. Steven Gream was hired prior to the 2010 season to lead the volleyball program back to its winning ways. All rights reserved. The students in this program provide first class care to the Mulerider student athletes. SAU is 4-6 all-time in the MUSAC and is 1-2 against the Tigers in El Dorado since the first playing of the game in the citys ancient Memorial Stadium back in 2009. March 6. Eddie Parham holds the reins (Click photo to enlarge). 64. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. The field is named for former coach Steve Goodheart. 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. Optimaggie had passed away in 1970. Enrollment Checklist for Transfer Students, Frequently Asked Questions for Transfer Students, Average In-State Undergraduate Tuiton and Fees per Semester. The winningest coach in Mulerider history was Coach W.T. 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). More information on the Murphy USA Classic will be announced at a later date. 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Coach Powells great 1972 teams victories would not be attributed to the magic of Optimaggie as had those of Elmer Smiths Muleriders in 1950. 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. Due to the prolonged success of Mulerider Baseball, SAU opened a completely remodeled facility that included new coaches offices, locker rooms, concession stands, restrooms and press box during the 2011 baseball season. With nearly three decades of collegiate coaching experience, Smiley has become extremely familiar with the regions recruiting hot beds having spent ample time in the fertile areas of central and north Louisiana, central and east Texas, Dallas-Fort Worth the state of Arkansas and even central Florida. Barnes dominated the boards and matched Flanigan almost point for point. That year, both Barnes and Flanigan were all-AIC first team selections, and the Memphis Pros (later the New Orleans/Utah Jazz) drafted Barnes. History. Defensive end and linebacker Kivon Bennett will attend the Atlanta Falcons rookie minicamp beginning in May, Kivon told KAIT. Watson Athletic center features seating for 2,500 and provides teams with their own team room. We cant wait to see where Coach Smiley takes this program!. The 1971 team had a 92 record, the best since 1952, and but for Arkansas Tech, the Muleriders would have become AIC champions. Everyone we came in contact with was extremely welcoming, and showed that the support for Mulerider Football will be second to none. [41][self-published source][42]. The Muleriders have won 25 conference titles, made 11 NCAA tournament appearances, and 3 NAIA World Series appearances. October 1, 2022, Hide/Show Additional Information For (); : Second row. During his time with NSU, Smiley coached a pair of NCAA FCS All-Americans, one Southland Conference Offensive Player of the Year honoree, seven All-Southland Conference selections, multipleLouisiana Sports Writers Association (LWSA) award winners and he mentored the only two quarterbacks to toss for 400+ yards in a single game in program history. In total, Downing brought 10 championships to the Lady Mulerider basketball program. Family Day. Arkansas competed as a member of the West Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and were led by second-year head coach Sam Pittman. The outstanding star of those years was Gary Snay, the AIC top singles player. Director of Football Strength & Conditioning. Southwestern Oklahoma State University - Defensive Ends Coach. W 28-24 : 2-2 . Grupe is Arkansas States all-time points leader (445), kicking the most field goals (78) in school history from 2018-2021. 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. Both schools are currently members of the Great American Conference. 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. Women's basketball can trace it roots to Coach Sam McLean's 1922 Burros. The center is the newest athletic facility on SAU's campus. Volleyball Team in 1974. universities in the nation. October 8, 2022, Hide/Show Additional Information For The first womens volleyball team was formed in 1971 when an additional womens coach was hired. Low 48F. Notre Dame kicker Blake Grupe is heading to New Orleans, he signed as an undrafted free agent with the Saints. 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. Southern Nazarene University - Round 3. Molly Ann is a full-size American mule ridden by a "mule rider". SAU is looking to achieve new heights in 20122013. James Blackman will have a shot to stick on an NFL roster. Adding insult after the game, Ouachita students mulenapped Adolphus and kept him for three days in Arkadelphia. vs Harding University * TBD: Sat, Oct 28: vs Southwestern Oklahoma. [37][self-published source]. Would you be willing to pay money to watch livestreaming of Magnolia School District sports and other events provided by the districts PanthersTV? SAU offers more than 100 academic degree and certificate options, including associates, bachelors, masters, and doctorate degrees. 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. All rights reserved. Wilkins Stadium at Rip Powell Field. Sharpe brings a career record of 16870 to SAU. Wilson signed with the Houston Astros in a free agent draft and played briefly in the major leagues. Southern Arkansas vs. Southern Nazarene 11.5.22. Students from neighboring states may qualify for a non-resident tuition waiver,significantly reducing their overall cost to attend SAU. While at both Tulane and TVCC, Smiley served as the programs recruiting coordinator. Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREE. SSCs gymnasium was packed at every home game, and many Magnolians followed the team on road games. SMU's offense scored 147 points while the defense allowed 133 points. 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. The Southern Arkansas University rodeo teams opened their brand new rodeo home arena, Story Arena, on March 14, 2014. Her teams compiled a record of 231155 over her last 18 seasons. 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. Going under an hour and a half away from his hometown in South Bay, the 6-5 Florida native has accounted for over 9,000 passing yards and 65 touchdowns in his six-year college career. Names include "Aggies", "Burros", "Mulettes", "Kats" and "Riderettes" before becoming the Muleriders/Lady Muleriders officially. December 3, 2021. Another Notre Dame man is Big Easy bound. Watson Athletic Center is the home of the Mulerider and Lady Mulerider basketball teams as well as the Lady Mulerider volleyball team. The Hogs traveled to face Georgia, Ole Miss, LSU, and Alabama. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. The Ribble Strength Center opened in 2012 and is the strength training facility for the Muleriders and Lady Muleriders. 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. Southern Arkansas Muleriders Schedule 2023 . September 1, 2022, Hide/Show Additional Information For In his final six seasons at TVCC, Smiley also served in the role of director of athletics. Sports, 1962-1976. - OFF TO SOUTH BEACH JAMES BLACKMAN TO THE @MiamiDolphins #WolvesUp x #ADifferentBreed pic.twitter.com/9rOC2oxloG. L, 26-29. However, it was Coach Margaret Downing who put the Lady Muleriders on the basketball map. The union paved the way for the Third District Agricultural School to be founded in Magnolia in 1909. Clear skies. Another former Red Wolf will join Blackman in Miami. Go To Coaching Staff. October 15, 2022, Hide/Show Additional Information For [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. Smiley got his start in the world of collegiate football in Waco, Texas, where he served as a student offensive assistant coach for Baylor in 1995 assisting with quarterbacks, wide receivers, and kicking specialists. Top AV (since 1960): Jordan Babineaux, 26 AV. The stadium is named after the Willard and Pat Walker Charitable Foundation. The official 2023 Football Roster for the Henderson State University Reddies. The bowl win was Arkansas' first bowl victory on New Year's Day since beating the Texas Longhorns in the 2000 Cotton Bowl Classic. Henderson State University - Dr. Richard Carter, chair of the physical education department, coached tennis teams to three straight AIC titles from 1972 to 1974. [20] In 1980, Margaret Browning lead the Lady Muleriders to their first full conference championship in school history. The greatest campus heroes of this era, Bill Barnes and Al Flanigan, were black athletes. vs. Southern Arkansas 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. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. [40][self-published source]. *Tuition and fees are calculated as an average of public four-year universities published in-state tuition. October 29, 2022, Hide/Show Additional Information For Tickets for the four SAU home games will be made available later this coming summer. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. SWAC. (); : Magnolia, Ark. Sep 25 (Sat) 6:00 p.m. GAC. 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. $4,655. We are excited to welcome him, Janna, Ben and Clary into the Mulerider family. vs SEOkla St. 8/31 7:00 pm . Philadelphia Eagles (from Arizona . November 12, 2022, 2023 Southern Arkansas University Athletics, 100 E. University, Magnolia, Arkansas 71753-5000, Dawson Field at the Dr. Margaret Downing Softball Complex. Wilkins Stadium has been the home field for the Southern Arkansas University Mulerider football team since 1949. Smiley was impressed by the campus and facilities, but noted that it was the people that made the difference. Molly B was the official mascot for 20 years. September 24, 2022, Hide/Show Additional Information For Arkadelphia, AR Carpenter-Haygood Stadium at GeoSurfaces Field. The 2020 Arkansas Razorbacks football team represented the University of Arkansas in the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season.The Razorbacks played their home games at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas.The team competed as a member of the Western Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and was led by first-year head coach Sam Pittman. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Smiley coached 20 NJCAA All-Americans, six conference players of the year, three league MVPs, one NJCAA National Player of the Year and 103 first and second team all-conference selections. 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. Baseball has been the most consistent winner among the SAU athletic department. The Battle of the Timberlands is an annual football game between Southern Arkansas and University of ArkansasMonticello. 16 Mississippi State, 2114, snapping a 20-game SEC losing streak.[1]. . Print. Cleo House carried the ball in 1973 (Click photo to enlarge). . The Razorbacks' 2021 schedule was released on January 27, 2021, and will consist of 7 home games, 4 away games, and 1 neutral game in the regular season. He started 15 games from 2021-2022 at Michigan State. Brad Smiley named head coach of Mulerider Football. It will be the final home game of the regular season. vs. Grambling State University. Named in honor of Bill Dawson Sr. and Melissa Dawson, Dawson Field at the Mulerider Softball Complex is located on campus just north of the Walker Stadium at Goodheart Field. The students named their gift mule Imonaggie, a play on Dr. Bruces first name. It will be the first season for the Muleriders under new head coach Brad Smiley. [46] The arena, named after Therral and Jan Story, features a dirt floor and seating for 1,400 spectators.
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