Wood spent nine seasons on the East Mississippi football coaching staff. Our challenge is to continue that tradition., Follow Dispatch sports writer Scott Walters on Twitter @dispatchscott. 4 and reigning state and national champion Northwest Mississippi Community College Saturday afternoon at Sullivan-Windham Field. The people make it that way.. First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Henry completed42 of 78 (53.8) passes for 593 yards while throwingone touchdown to four interceptions. Next:What To Expect From Last Chance U Season 6. While at Troy working with current West Virginia head coach Neal Brown and WVU defensive coordinator Jordan Lesley, Hamilton transitioned from a graduate assistant coach to serving as a senior football analyst. He was not expected to compete for a job, instead coming on to get a head start on a coaching career. During the past four years, a total of 23 EMCC defensive linemen moved on to the four-year level under Davern's tutelage, including seven players to Power Five Conference schools. In guiding head coach Brett Gillilands 10-3 Tigers to their first outright conference championship in five years and a quarterfinal-round appearance in the 2017 NCAA Division II playoffs, Satterwhite was named to the All-Gulf South Conference First Team and earned honorable mention status on the Don Hansen NCAA Division II All-American Team. As the assistant head coach, offensive coordinator and offensive line coach for the Thorobreds, he helped lead a pair of running backs in Anthony Boykins and Shannon Frieson to 1,000-yard seasons in 2009. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Posting their first shutout of the year, the third-ranked Lions of East Mississippi Community College secured their sixth straight MACJC North Division football title and eighth in nine years with a 42-0 road win over Coahoma Community College Thursday night at James E. Miller Stadium. 24 Tennessees series sweep of MSU, Mississippi States Cameron Young selected by Seattle Seahawks in fourth round of NFL Draft, Five Yellow Jacket basketball players sign with junior colleges, With cards stacked against them, MSU softball not going down without a fight. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. He played in all 13 games in 2018, part of a dominant defensive line that sent two players into the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Slated for a 2 p.m. kickoff at Sullivan-Windham Field with major postseason implications possibly on the line, Saturdays MACJC showdown will cap EMCCs homecoming weekend festivities. listed as a junior on Arkansas 2019 roster, listed as a senior on Tennessees 2019 roster, signed with Arena Football team Manatee Neptunes, 60.9 completion percentage, 353 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs. They have a son, Sims, who was born in October 2021. He was granted his releasebut,unable to find a place to compete on the FBS level,returned to Nicholls for his final season of eligibility in 2018. He starred on the gridiron at Texas Christian University in the mid-1990s. 1 seed in the upcoming MACJC state football playoffs, the third-ranked Lions of East Mississippi Community College will close out their regular-season slate Thursday night by playing host to Hinds Community College. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. Wright and his older brother, Camion Patrick, both of "Last Chance U" fame, were arrested in September 2017 and charged with criminal homicide in connection to a stabbing death in Alcoa, Tenn. Patrick was arrested in Bloomington, Ind., where he was a student after failing to continue his college football career due to several injuries. Sternsigned a scholarship offer from Tennessee's Tusculum University. Much like Stephens, Bradberry played in the MACJC and later spent most of his adult life in the league as either an assistant or head football coach. Before becoming a Peacock, Davis was the offensive line coach and strength coordinator at Muskogee, Okla., based Bacone College. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. 6, 2022 at 12:48 PM PDT. During his tenure at Henderson State, Davis had four linemen selected to the NCAA Division II All-Southeast Region Team, three elected to the All-Gulf South Conference (GSC) Team and one tabbed as an All-American. On the defensive side, we are bringing someone home there, too.. He signed with Arkansas at season's end. While at Troy working with current West Virginia head coach Neal Brown and WVU defensive coordinator Jordan Lesley, Hamilton transitioned from a graduate assistant coach to serving as a senior football analyst. No. No. Although Brown denied the charges on Twitter sayig,Apparently a newspaper in Kansas wrote a story about me being criminally charged. He finished fifth on the team with tackles for loss and had 2.5 sacks, totaling 24 tackles with multiple tackles in nine different games. Buckmaster used Independence as a means of escaping a home life that saw his mother in jail and father using drugs. East Mississippi Community College is scheduled to conduct three separate summer football camps during the month of June on the Scooba campus. Bruce returned to play for ICC in 2018 but was cut from the team. Pct. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. So please keep your judgement to yourself. A total of 73 Northeast standouts have advanced to the four-year level, including Power Five signees Reginald Hughes, Brenden Williams, Williams and Prince to the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss); Ethan Smart to Purdue (Ind.) Football is a big part of a college environment, and our students and community deserve a team we can all be proud of. While the 2016 EMCC squad finished second nationally with an 11-1 record, it allowed 20.4 points per game. A former three-star running back recruit at Texas A&M who didn't see the field in 2016 because of academic issues. East Mississippi Community College international student policyMain Campus | 1512 Kemper Street | PO Box 158 | Scooba, MS 39358 | (662) 476-5000 Golden Triangle | 8731 South Frontage Road | PO Box 100 | Mayhew, MS 39753 | (662) 243-1900 CAFB Extension Center | 81 Fifth Street, Room A | CAFB, MS 39710 | (662) 434-2660. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". I've done nothing wrong this smells like sour grapes and a set up! Jones, went undefeated in allowing an average of less than 10 points per contest, including five shutouts, on the way to claiming the first of back-to-back NJCAA championships. Featuring five home contests and back-to-back Saturday games to conclude the regular season, the reigning MACJC state champion Lions of East Mississippi Community College have announced their 2017 football schedule. Bradberry came in on the heels of one of the most difficult seasons in EMCC football history. He also returned 10 punts for 183 yards and 14 kickoffs for 240 yards. It was during his time as the Reddies' offensive line coach that Davis made a name for himself. He was plagued with ball-security issues at Independence, however, and eventually left the program feeling he'd wasted a year there. The school has changed in so many ways. As for what happened after the season was over, Bruce ended up playing in A-League football, an arena football league. He also caught 23 passes for 165 yards. Bradberry played at EMCC in the final two seasons of legendary coach Bull Sullivans career in 1967 and 1968. EMCCs DeAndre Johnson collects second NJCAA Player of the Week football honor this season. From their website: "Played in 10 games and started five registered 28 tackles with 12 unassisted and 16 assisted tied a team-high 11.5 tackles for loss for 38 yards, including 2.5 sacks for 15 yards also recorded five pass breakups and one quarterback hurry had a season-best eight tackles at SFA had a season-high 3.5 tackles for loss twice, first against Lamar (for 10 yards) and then at SFA (for 15 yards).". I have enjoyed being part of it.. NJCAA Region 23 Championships Men's & Women's Basketball . Scott was sports editor for The Dispatch. At one point he was facing eight felony charges "for allegedly stealing the identity of a lawyer in an attempt to silence local newspapers," according to the Parson Sun. Quality, in-depth journalism is essential to a healthy community. As for other franchises, Kara's favorite OG Avenger is Thor, and her favorite Disney Princess is Leia Organa. Photo by: Scott Walters/Dispatch Staff. EMCC football team sees major changes to coaching staff, What we learned from No. While serving in Frankfort, Ky., Davis was chosen to attend the 2011 NFL and NCAA Football Academy at Disney's Boardwalk Inn. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. You want to impede his thought process. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. at Sullivan-Windham Field on the Scooba campus. He is listed as a senior on Tennessees 2019 roster. May Memorial Stadium on the MGCCC campus. He's still looking to get back on the football field for 2020. The final coaching spot is expected to be filled today with the announcement of running backs coach Courtland Hays, who comes over from North Alabama. I have to admit I was excited when that call came in, Collins said. Please consider subscribing to our website for only $2.30 per week to help support local journalism and our community. Bo Wallace, a former NJCAA All-America quarterback and three-year starter at Ole Miss, has returned to East Mississippi Community College to become an assistant football coach on Buddy Stephens Lions coaching staff. Prior to Gulfport, he coached three seasons at Columbia High School having three straight (2003-05) Class 3A state playoff appearances and Philadelphia High School, where he went to back-to-back (2001-02) state playoff berths. Wood is no stranger to Holmes football serving as a volunteer coach during the 1996 season when the Bulldogs finished as state runners-up after winning the North Division. After initially signing with Pennsylvania-based Bucknell University, out of the Patriot League, Wood concluded his collegiate playing career at Georgetown College in Kentucky. Playoff-bound EMCC Lions to host Hinds in regular-season finale Thursday in Scooba. It is the second final top 15 rating for the Tigers under Davis with the first coming in 2016. Through the company, she meets with high-school and college-level staff to bridge the gaps between them and students in the hope that better relationships will lead to better academic and emotional support. No. A native of Mobile, Ala., Satterwhite will primarily coach EMCCs quarterbacks after having spent the past two seasons as a graduate assistant coach at the University of South Alabama. His production company has recently started developing a scripted series based on Wagner's life, and Courteney Cox is said to be tapped to portray the beloved academic advisor. Hamilton is married to the former Mallory Madison of Philadelphia, Miss. Satterwhite, Hamilton complete EMCC football coaching staff, THRASH, Mavis Jun 19, 1921 - Apr 27, 2023, Meridian native Holly Brand moves on to the Playoffs on The Voice, Amtrak plans $13M project at Union Station, Three Wildcats smash track and field records, BRAD DYE: Thank you notes and regaining perspective, Air Force Association recognizes outstanding airmen, Anderson unveils Bell of Hope at Cancer Center, Southern Crop focuses on the medicine in medicinal cannabis, Southern Crop brings a new industry, growth to Meridian. He played in 12 games, compiling 13.5 tackles for loss, 5.0 sacks and two fumble recoveries. The East Mississippi Community College football program will be hosting the Second Annual EMCC Football Golf Classic on Friday, April 28, at Lion Hills in Columbus. Fresh from earning their fifth MACJC State/NJCAA Region 23 football championship in eight years, the third-ranked Lions of East Mississippi Community College have placed a state-most seven players on this years NJCAA All-Region 23 football team, as announced Monday by the Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges office headquartered in Jackson. Its a great system. I am confident that Marcus Wood is the coach that is going to accomplish that in football. Miller, the second-string quarterback in Season 2, briefly played in MLB as part of theSan DiegoPadres'minor league team. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". Scott was sports editor for The Dispatch. Boyd made an instant impact after transferring to Arkansas in 2018, playing in 12 games, starting eight, and finishing the season with 734 rushing yards and two touchdowns. "So much attributed to our success in Scooba. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. EMCC remains unbeaten in bowl play with 27-17 win over Kilgore in Mississippi Bowl; Lions ranked second in final poll. Bradberry came in on the heels of one of the most difficult seasons in EMCC football history. Brittany Wagner is one of the most believed figures to come out of Last Chance U, and here's what happened to the academic advisor after leaving EMCC. He is primarily known as the head coach from the first two seasons of the Netflix series Last Chance U. I have a strong desire to work with young people and watch them succeed. Hamilton, a Starkville Academy product and Mississippi State graduate, returns to the Scooba campus to work with the Lions linebacker corps as he did on EMCCs 2013 national championship team that featured arguably the NJCAAs most dominant defense. Before joining Screen Rant, Kara served as a contributor for Movie Pilot and had her work published on sites such as The Mary Sue, Reel Honey, and Pure Fandom. The statistics speak for themselves. The third-ranked and six-time reigning MACJC North Division Champion Lions of East Mississippi Community College begin their quest for a fifth state football championship Saturday afternoon by playing host to MACJC South Division runner-up Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in the MACJC State Semifinals. After that, he played football at Delta State University, before coaching at Sturgis High School (the former West Oktibbeha County High School) and Cumberland High School (the present East Webster High School). Satterwhite. 1.000. He played in six games in 2018, putting up 339 total yards and three total touchdowns before announcing his intent to transfer. There, he finished the 2018 season third on the team with 17 receptions and 261 yards receiving. With an overall record of 11516, Stephens is the NJCAA all-time leader in winning percentage (.878). Coaching career: North Texas head coach (2016-22), North Carolina offensive coordinator (2014-15), Indiana offensive coordinator (2012-13), Arizona assistant coach (2009-11), Texas Tech running . This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Jones and Chad Kelly become latest EMCC products picked in NFL Draft. The 2013 EMCC Lions, featuring current NFL defensive line veterans Jarran Reed and D.J. Collins said his biggest take-away from this past season was learning more about organization. Hamilton, a Starkville Academy product and Mississippi State graduate, returns to the Scooba campus to work with the Lions linebacker corps as he did on EMCCs 2013 national championship team that featured arguably the NJCAAs most dominant defense. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. He then returned to the Lone Star State and inked with the Arena Football League's (AFL) Houston Thunder Bears. American football player and coach (born 1966), Learn how and when to remove this template message, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Buddy_Stephens&oldid=1146524748, Players of American football from Alabama, Coaches of American football from Alabama, College football coaches first appointed in the 2000s stubs, Articles with unsourced statements from December 2020, Articles needing additional references from April 2020, All articles needing additional references, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, 5 National Championships (2011, 20132014, 20172018), This page was last edited on 25 March 2023, at 12:36. SCOOBA - East Mississippi Community College football coach Buddy Stephens watched with anticipation and nervousness a private screening of the Netflix documentary "Last Chance U" in April. Bradberry would then be retired for eight years before EMCC brought him home in January to serve as an athletics director for the eight sports played on the Scooba campus. The aforementioned 2016 campaign was just as special. During Hamiltons previous season in Scooba, he worked primarily with EMCCs outside linebackers under Lesleys guidance. The eventful 2015 season was captured in a six-part documentary series entitled Last Chance U. The series debuted late last month, exclusively on Netflix. Davis participated in the 1994 Independence Bowl and was named to the 1998 All-Sun Bowl Team after guiding the Horned Frogs to a 28-19 victory over the University of Southern California. Wofford Oran "Buddy" Stephens Jr. is an American football coach who is currently the head coach at East Mississippi Community College,[1] where he has won five NJCAA national championships and coached players such as NFL players Chad Kelly, Jarran Reed and Dakota Allen. He transferred to Nevada as a walk-on in January and is listed as a junior on the teams official 2019 roster. During Troys successful three-year span between 2016 and 2018 as one of the top teams in the Sun Belt Conference, the Trojans were a collective 31-8 overall and 20-4 league play with three straight postseason bowl game victories. Catalog; For You; Starkville Daily News. Former EMCC and Ole Miss standout Bo Wallace has replaced Clint Trickett as the quarterbacks coach. But a nagging knee injury caused him to undergo surgery and miss the 2016 season (he didnt lose any eligibility since UAB didnt play that season). These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Jul 8, 2022. SCOOBA - East Mississippi Community College head football coach Buddy Stephens has completed his 2022 coaching staff with the hiring of former University . We have a chance to work with young people in a challenging game environment and we have a chance to better them from a classroom standpoint. "We expect Holmes Community College to be a state and national leader in everything we do. He also rushed for 166 yards and four touchdowns. The well-traveled Henry went to Nevada where he started two games in 2019. Set to make their fifth postseason bowl appearance under the guidance of ninth-year head football coach Buddy Stephens, the third-ranked Lions of East Mississippi Community College will meet the 13th-ranked Kilgore College Rangers during Sunday afternoons Mississippi Bowl in Perkinston. The third-ranked Lions of East Mississippi Community College claimed their fifth MACJC State/NJCAA Region 23 football championship with a 38-30 victory over No. He later returned to Lubbock under coach Kliff Kingsbury, whose trust in Allen paid off big in 2017. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. Main is now playing for the University of the Incarnate Word. More recently, Wagner has added to her resume by serving as an adjunct college professor at theUniversity of Montevallo where she currently teachesEvent and Sport Management. It is great for your program when you can bring someone home like that. It does not store any personal data. At Philadelphia and Meridian, he was the assistant track coach. Our style of play will be fast and aggressive. During Hamiltons previous season in Scooba, he worked primarily with EMCCs outside linebackers under Lesleys guidance. Honors include: National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame, President's List, member of Phi Theta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society and Golden Key National Honor Society, summa cum laude graduate and MSU Student Teacher of the Year. EMCC Lions set to compete for fifth MACJC football title against reigning champion Northwest Mississippi. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. As a graduate student and second-year permanent team captain the following year, Satterwhite completed 233-of-394 passes for 2,663 yards and 25 touchdowns in directing the 8-4 UWA Tigers to a second straight NCAA Division II playoff appearance.