Cumberland University Football: 2007 Quick Facts
Location: Lebanon, TN
Founded: 1842
President: Dr. Harvill C. Eaton
Athletic Director: Pat Lawson
Athletic Trainer: Danny Rogers
Enrollment: 1,400
Nickname: Bulldogs
Stadium: Lindsey Donnell Stadium
Capacity: 2,000
Conference: Mid-South Conference, Western Division
Affiliation: NAIA
Football Office: 615.547.1330
Founded: 1842
President: Dr. Harvill C. Eaton
Athletic Director: Pat Lawson
Athletic Trainer: Danny Rogers
Enrollment: 1,400
Nickname: Bulldogs
Stadium: Lindsey Donnell Stadium
Capacity: 2,000
Conference: Mid-South Conference, Western Division
Affiliation: NAIA
Football Office: 615.547.1330
Head Football Coach: Dewayne Alexander (Tennessee Tech University, '87)
Overall Record: 7-13
2006 Record: 4-6, first year at Cumberland University
2007 Record: 3-7
Assistants
Donnie Suber -- Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs
Brian Waite -- Defensive Line/Recruiting Coordinator
Kevin Gray -- Running Backs/Academic Coordinator
Kevin Hodapp -- Offensive Line/Strength & Conditioning
Ryan Paul Harris -- Graduate Assistant/Wide Receivers
Jake Roberts -- Graduate Assistant/Tight Ends & Special Teams
Wayne Dabbs -- Graduate Assistant/Linebackers
Michael Hennigan -- Graduate Assistant/Quarterbacks
Team Information
Offense: Hybrid Wing/Multiple Slot
Defense: 4-3
Returning Starters: Offense - 5; Defense - 6; Specialist - 1
Key Returners
Offense
1. Matt Eads (5'11", 185 Jr. QB) -- Started all 10 games in 2006 as a redshirt freshman.
2. Travis Carter (5'8", 175 So. RB) -- Averaged 6.8 yds/carry, returned two kickoffs for TDs, averaged 22 yds/rec. and was NAIA National Player of the Week vs. the University of Virginia-Wise.
3. Josh Beasley (6'5", 270 Jr. C) -- Two-time Academic All-Conference and two-year starter.
Defense
1. Matt Hickman (5'11", 185 Jr. DB) -- Two-year starter, led team in interceptions and was Mid-South Conference Player of the Week vs. Campbellsville.
2. Darius Johnson (5'11", 180 Jr. DB) -- Two-year starter with 47 tackles in 2006.
3. Justin Cox (6'1", 225 So. DE) -- Started every game as a freshman in 2006.
Specialist
1. Alberto Diaz (5'9", 215 So. K) -- Second Team All-Conference punter as a freshman, averaged 37 yds/punt and kicked 17 punts inside the 20-yard line.
Overall Record: 7-13
2006 Record: 4-6, first year at Cumberland University
2007 Record: 3-7
Assistants
Donnie Suber -- Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs
Brian Waite -- Defensive Line/Recruiting Coordinator
Kevin Gray -- Running Backs/Academic Coordinator
Kevin Hodapp -- Offensive Line/Strength & Conditioning
Ryan Paul Harris -- Graduate Assistant/Wide Receivers
Jake Roberts -- Graduate Assistant/Tight Ends & Special Teams
Wayne Dabbs -- Graduate Assistant/Linebackers
Michael Hennigan -- Graduate Assistant/Quarterbacks
Team Information
Offense: Hybrid Wing/Multiple Slot
Defense: 4-3
Returning Starters: Offense - 5; Defense - 6; Specialist - 1
Key Returners
Offense
1. Matt Eads (5'11", 185 Jr. QB) -- Started all 10 games in 2006 as a redshirt freshman.
2. Travis Carter (5'8", 175 So. RB) -- Averaged 6.8 yds/carry, returned two kickoffs for TDs, averaged 22 yds/rec. and was NAIA National Player of the Week vs. the University of Virginia-Wise.
3. Josh Beasley (6'5", 270 Jr. C) -- Two-time Academic All-Conference and two-year starter.
Defense
1. Matt Hickman (5'11", 185 Jr. DB) -- Two-year starter, led team in interceptions and was Mid-South Conference Player of the Week vs. Campbellsville.
2. Darius Johnson (5'11", 180 Jr. DB) -- Two-year starter with 47 tackles in 2006.
3. Justin Cox (6'1", 225 So. DE) -- Started every game as a freshman in 2006.
Specialist
1. Alberto Diaz (5'9", 215 So. K) -- Second Team All-Conference punter as a freshman, averaged 37 yds/punt and kicked 17 punts inside the 20-yard line.
