81 Days 'till Kickoff - #81 Jacob Robinson

It's now 81 days until kickoff of Catamount football against the Mars Hill University Lions in E.J. Whitmire Stadium on September 5th in Cullowhee.

To help pass those long summer days until football season officially starts, and to hopefully get the Catamount faithful more excited about the upcoming season, we'll continue the 100 day football countdown each day until kickoff day arrives.

Utilizing the 2015 Preseason Football Roster, #81 is Jacob Robinson

#81 Jacob Robinson

Class: Incoming Freshman
Hometown: Davidson, N. C.
High School: Davidson Day School
Height / Weight: 5-10 / 161
Position: WR




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82 Days 'till Kickoff - #82 Tyler Sexton

It's now 82 days until kickoff of Catamount football against the Mars Hill University Lions in E.J. Whitmire Stadium on September 5th in Cullowhee.

To help pass those long summer days until football season officially starts, and to hopefully get the Catamount faithful more excited about the upcoming season, we'll continue the 100 day football countdown each day until kickoff day arrives.

Utilizing the 2015 Preseason Football Roster, #82 is Tyler Sexton

#82 Tyler Sexton

Class: Junior
Hometown: Flat Rock, N.C.
High School: East Henderson HS
Height / Weight: 6-4 / 240
Position: TE




2013 (Freshman): Played in eight games with two appearances among the starting lineup ... Made his collegiate debut at ACC-foe, Virginia Tech, before starting the final two games of the season against Furman and at Appalachian State ... Recorded four receptions for a career-high 91 yards on the season, all coming in the season-finale at Appalachian State ... Tallied a career-long reception of 28 yards against the Mountaineers ... Hauled in a 49-yard catch over the middle to spur the game-winning drive for the Gold Squad in WCU's annual Spring Game.

Prior to Western Carolina: Played both tight end and defensive end for head coach - and former Catamount - Brett Chappell ... Was a two-time All-Western North Carolina Athletic Conference selection as a junior and senior ... Named a Times-News All-Area selection ... As a senior, caught 35 passes for 779 yards and 18 touchdowns, a school record for a tight end ... Also credited with 35 tackles on defense ... Named the TE MVP as a junior at the National Underclassmen combine ... Also played basketball as a prep.

Personal: Full name is Aaron Tyler Sexton ... Is the son of Charles and Jodi Sexton.


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83 Days 'till Kickoff - #83 Ian Berryman

It's now 83 days until kickoff of Catamount football against the Mars Hill University Lions in E.J. Whitmire Stadium on September 5th in Cullowhee.

To help pass those long summer days until football season officially starts, and to hopefully get the Catamount faithful more excited about the upcoming season, we'll continue the 100 day football countdown each day until kickoff day arrives.

Utilizing the 2015 Preseason Football Roster, #83 is Ian Berryman

#83 Ian Berryman

Class: Redshirt Freshman
Hometown: Marietta, Ga.
High School: Fellowship Christian School
Height / Weight: 6-0 / 185
Position: P




2014 (Freshman): Redshirted

Prior to Western Carolina: Though he played predominantly at the punter position, also has experience as a wide receiver and quarterback as a prep ... Was a first team all-region selection as a punter as a senior, also earning second team all-state plaudits from the Cedrick Oglesby Kicking Academy ... Ranked fourth on Kornblue Kicking's Fab Top 50 Punters rankings ... Also played soccer as a prep for a ranked Fellowship Christian boys program.

Personal: Intends to major in athletic training.


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84 Days 'till Kickoff - #84 Logan Howard

It's now 84 days until kickoff of Catamount football against the Mars Hill University Lions in E.J. Whitmire Stadium on September 5th in Cullowhee.

To help pass those long summer days until football season officially starts, and to hopefully get the Catamount faithful more excited about the upcoming season, we'll continue the 100 day football countdown each day until kickoff day arrives.

Utilizing the 2015 Preseason Football Roster - #84 Logan Howard

#84 Logan Howard

Class:  Incoming Freshman
Hometown: Kernersville, N.C
High School:  East Forsyth HS
Height / Weight:  6-0 - 195 lbs
Position: K






Prior to Western Carolina: Played one season at East Forsyth as a senior after transferring from Bishop McGuinness High ... Connected on 75 of his 76 point after touchdown attempts and was 7-for-9 on field goals with a long of 48 yards ... His 96 points on the season were sixth in North Carolina among placekickers ... A combined 51 of his 98 seasonal kickoff attempts went for touchbacks ... Earned All-Piedmont Triad 4-A Conference accolades as a senior as the top kicker as a part of EFHS's 10-1, conference championship squad ... Collected All-Greensboro/Triad and all-region honors ... Was East Forsyth High's special teams MVP ... In two seasons at Bishop McGuinness, was 49-for-53 on PATs and 7-for-10 on field goals, scoring 70 total kicking points ... Had a 4.5 star kicker rating through Chris Sailer, and received class of 2015 honorable mention status ... Also was a running back and safety at BMHS ... High school coach was Todd Willert.

Personal: Full name is Logan Lee Howard ... Is the son of Lee and Tracy Howard ... Has a younger brother, Trevor ... Holds a black belt in martial arts and is a three-time world champion kickboxer.

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Home Opener Fireworks

Western Carolina football opens its 2015 schedule by hosting mountain neighbor, Mars Hill, on Saturday, Sept. 5 at E.J. Whitmire Stadium / Bob Waters Field.

That Saturday has been dubbed Military Appreciation Day with a special post-game fireworks extravaganza presented by Ingles and radio partners 99.9 Kiss Country and Star 104.3.  Kickoff time for the season-opener is scheduled for 7:00 pm.

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85 Days 'till Kickoff - #85 Steffon Hill

It's now 85 days until kickoff of Catamount football against the Mars Hill University Lions in E.J. Whitmire Stadium on September 5th in Cullowhee.

To help pass those long summer days until football season officially starts, and to hopefully get the Catamount faithful more excited about the upcoming season, we'll continue the 100 day football countdown each day until kickoff day arrives. 

Utilizing the 2015 Preseason Football Roster - #85 Steffon Hill

#85 Steffon Hill

Class: Junior
Hometown: Hendersonville, N.C.
High School: East Henderson HS
Height / Weight: 5-11 / 190
Position: WR




2013 (Freshman): Played in 11 of the team's 12 games on the year with one start at wide receiver ... Also saw time as a kick returner, recording five kickoff returns for 80 yards including a long of 22 in his collegiate debut at Middle Tennessee State ... Made his first collegiate start against Elon on Homecoming ... Caught two passes for 24 yards on the year, both coming against the Phoenix ... Finished the season with 104 all-purpose yards.

Prior to Western Carolina: Played both wide receiver and defensive back for head coach - and former Catamount - Brett Chappell ... Was a two-time All-Western North Carolina Athletic Conference selection ... Caught 55 passes for 960 yards and six touchdowns to go along with 274 rushing yards with a TD on the ground ... Defensively, credited with 33.5 tackles and an INT in his final season as a prep ... Tabbed as the WNC Athletic Conference's Special Teams Player of the Year ... As a junior, made 43 receptions for 814 yards and eight touchdowns while also rushing for 405 yards and four TDs ... On defense, had a pair of interceptions ... One of just 100 players to attend the invitation-only Shrine Bowl combine in the summer of 2012.

Personal: Full name is Steffon Ardul Hill ... Son of Kenya and Grover Hill.


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86 Days 'till Kickoff - #86 William Ramsey

It's now 86 days until kickoff of Catamount football against the Mars Hill University Lions in E.J. Whitmire Stadium on September 5th in Cullowhee.

To help pass those long summer days until football season officially starts, and to hopefully get the Catamount faithful more excited about the upcoming season, we'll continue the 100 day football countdown each day until kickoff day arrives.

Utilizing the 2015 Spring Football Roster - #86 William Ramsey

#86 William Ramsey

Class: RS Junior
Hometown: Lexington, N.C.
High School: Central Davidson
HS Height / Weight: 6-0 / 200
Position: WR




Personal: Is the son of Mike and Debi Ramsey.



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Congratulations to Bradley Strong

Senior infielder Bradley Strong was selected on the third day of the 2015 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft by the Chicago White Sox with the 832nd overall pick in the 28th round on Wednesday afternoon.

Purple & Gold, as well as the entire Catamount Nations offers a hearty Congratulations, and best wishes in the Majors League.

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87 Days 'till Kickoff - #87 Destry Barnwell

It's now 87 days until kickoff of Catamount football against the Mars Hill University Lions in E.J. Whitmire Stadium on September 5th in Cullowhee.

To help pass those long summer days until football season officially starts, and to hopefully get the Catamount faithful more excited about the upcoming season, we'll continue the 100 day football countdown each day until kickoff day arrives.

Utilizing the 2015 Spring Football Roster - #87 Destry Barnwell

#87 Destry Barnwell

Class: Sophomore
Hometown: Charlotte, N.C.
High School: Hough HS
Height / Weight: 6-0 / 185
Position: P





Prior to Western Carolina: In 12 games as a senior in 2013, punted 33 times for 1,358 yards and an average of 41.2 per punt ... Named All-I-Meck 4-AConference and the I-Meck 4-A Conference Punter of the Year ... Also earned Punter of the Year accolades in the 3rd Annual Greater Charlotte Football Awards Banquet ... Punted 45 times in 11 games as a junior for 1,614 yards, averaging 35.9 yards en route to earning all-conference plaudits ... In his final two years as a prep, averaged 38.1 yards per punt ... Held a two-star ranking from 247Sports.


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88 Days 'till Kickoff - #88 Tyran Reynolds

It's now 88 days until kickoff of Catamount football against the Mars Hill University Lions in E.J. Whitmire Stadium on September 5th in Cullowhee.

To help pass those long summer days until football season officially starts, and to hopefully get the Catamount faithful more excited about the upcoming season, we'll continue the 100 day football countdown each day until kickoff day arrives.

Utilizing the 2015 Spring Football Roster - #88 Tyran Reynolds

#88 Tyran Reynolds

Class: Sophomore
Hometown: Crystal River, Fla.
High School: Crystal River HS
Height / Weight: 6-1 / 190
Position: WR




Prior to Western Carolina: A versatile athlete who played quarterback, running back, wide receiver and corner back in high school ... Earned All-County honors as a wide receiver after recording 812 receiving yards and 10 receiving touchdowns as a senior ... Played in the 2014 National Underclassmen Combine (NUC) All-South Senior Game, catching a game-high five passes for 83 yards and a touchdown ... Named the West Offensive MVP in the NUC All-Star game ... Named Mr. Crystal River High ... Also played basketball as a prep ... High school coach was Nate Varnadore.

Personal: Is the son of Ryan Reynolds and Fatima Proctor with stepmother Meryl Reynolds ... Has two siblings, brother Bilial Jenkins and sister Sade Jenkins.


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2016 WCU football prospect - Datavious Wilson

Datavious Wilson


Position:  Inside linebacker
Hometown: Hartsville, South Carolina
High School: Hartsville
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 225 lbs

In addition to an offer from Western, Wilson also has seven other scholarship offers.

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89 Days 'till Kickoff - #89 Aaron Pridemore

It's now 89 days until kickoff of Catamount football against the Mars Hill University Lions in E.J. Whitmire Stadium on September 5th in Cullowhee.

To help pass those long summer days until football season officially starts, and to hopefully get the Catamount faithful more excited about the upcoming season, we'll continue the 100 day football countdown each day until kickoff day arrives.

Utilizing the 2015 Spring Football Roster - #89 Aaron Pridemore

#89 Aaron Pridemore

Class: Junior
Hometown: Duncan, S.C.
High School: Byrnes HS
Height / Weight: 5-10 / 180
Position: WR




2013 (Sophomore): Did not see game action ... Recorded a reception in WCU's annual Spring Game.

Prior to Western Carolina: Joined the Catamount football team for spring drills in 2012 as a walk-on ... Played high school football at Byrnes High.

Personal: Is the son of Ava and Dell Pridemore.


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2015 Preseason WCU Football 2-Deep Depth Chart

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90 Days 'till Kickoff - #90 Kelvin Ume

It's now 90 days until kickoff of Catamount football against the Mars Hill University Lions in E.J. Whitmire Stadium on September 5th in Cullowhee.

To help pass those long summer days until football season officially starts, and to hopefully get the Catamount faithful more excited about the upcoming season, we'll continue the 100 day football countdown each day until kickoff day arrives.

Utilizing the 2015 Spring Football Roster - #90 Kelvin Ume

#90 Kelvin Ume

Class: Junior
Hometown: Acworth, Ga.
High School: North Cobb HS
Height / Weight: 6-2 / 285
Position: DT




2013 (Freshman): Played in 11 of the team's 12 games on the year with three starts at defensive tackle ... Made his collegiate debut in the season-opener at Middle Tennessee State with his first career start coming in the home-opener against Mars Hill ... Recorded 21 tackles including four solo stops and 2.0 tackles for loss including a sack ... Tallied five assisted tackles in his first start against Mars Hill ... Credited with 1.5 tackles for loss including a sack at Chattanooga in a three-tackle performance ... Tallied a career-high tackles at run-oriented Georgia Southern ... Recorded four tackles in WCU's annual Spring Game.

Prior to Western Carolina: Split time along the defensive line as a defensive end and tackle ... Came to the United States from Nigeria in the early 2000's and did not play football until his freshman year of high school in Ohio ... Finished with 85 tackles as a senior, leading the North Cobb Warriors to an 11-3 season and berth in the Class AAAAA state semifinals ... Posted a 16-tackle game in a win over Valdosta, helping limit the opposing offense to just 22 rushing yards ... Was an honorable mention on the All-County team and was selected to the Cobb County All-Star Senior Bowl.

Personal: Full name is Chibuzor Kelvin Ume ... Is the son of Chi-Chi Ume-Love ... Has a brother, Kenny.



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2016 WCU football prospect - Cole Strange

Cole Strange

Position: Weak-Side Defensive End
Hometown: Knoxville, TN
High School: Farragut
Height:  6-4
Weight:  250
Class: 2016

In addition to Western's offer, Cole has three other scholarship offers.

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91 Days 'till Kickoff - #91 Tyler Junius

It's now 91 days until kickoff of Catamount football against the Mars Hill College Lions in E.J. Whitmire Stadium on September 5th in Cullowhee.

To help pass those long summer days until football season officially starts, and to hopefully get the Catamount faithful more excited about the upcoming season, we'll continue the 100 day football countdown each day until kickoff day arrives.

Utilizing the 2015 Spring Football Roster - #91 Tyler Junius

 #91 Tyler Junius

Class: Sophomore
Hometown: Winder, Ga.
High School: Winder-Barrow HS
Height / Weight: 6-0 / 275
Position: DT




Prior to Western Carolina: Was a four-year starter on both the offensive and defensive line ... Earned first team all-region offensive line for 8-AAAAA in Georgia as a senior ... Finished his senior season with 44.5 tackles including 6.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks ... High school coach was David Wagner.

Personal: Is the son of Joseph and Melinda Junius ... Has a brother, Joey, whom with he played high school football.


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Bob's Mini-Mart is gone......

Another Western Carolina institution is now gone, Bob's Mini-Mart.

Bob's has now gone the way of Memorial Stadium, The Townhouse Restaurant, Joyner Building, Dotson Cafeteria, and Leatherwood & Helder Dormitory as only a memory for those lucky enough to have utilized those facilities.

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92 Days 'till Kickoff - #92 Andrew Mayton

It's now 92 days until kickoff of Catamount football against the Mars Hill College Lions in E.J. Whitmire Stadium on September 5th in Cullowhee.

To help pass those long summer days until football season officially starts, and to hopefully get the Catamount faithful more excited about the upcoming season, we'll continue the 100 day football countdown each day until kickoff day arrives.

Utilizing the 2015 Spring Football Roster - #92 Andrew Mayton

#92 Andrew Mayton

Class: Junior
Hometown: Midway, N.C.
High School: North Davidson HS
Height / Weight: 6-3 / 260
Position: DE



2013 (Freshman): Saw action in 10 of the team's 12 games on the season, all in a reserve role along the defensive front ... Finished with 10 total tackles on the year including six solo stops and a tackle for loss on a sack at Georgia Southern ... Credited with a quarterback hurry against Appalachian State ... Picked up his first career tackle in his debut in the season-opener at Middle Tennessee State - a solo stop ... Twice recorded a career-high three tackles, doing so on the road at both Samford and Georgia Southern ... Named to the 2013-14 Southern Conference Honor Roll ... Credited with four tackles in WCU's annual Spring Game.

Prior to Western Carolina: A four-year varsity letter winner, helped North Davidson High and head coach Mark Holcomb to the 4-A state playoffs all four seasons including a 14-1, Western Region runner-up finish as a senior ... Finished his prep career with 292 tackles and 47.5 career sacks including leading the state of North Carolina with 23.5 sacks as a senior ... Had a career-high 103 tackles and forced three fumbles in his final season at NDHS ... Was a two-time All-Central Piedmont Conference selection, earning both the CPC's and Davidson County's Defensive Player of the Year plaudits as a senior ... Also a two-time All-Northwest pick by the Winston-Salem Journal ... Tabbed All-State by NCPreps ... Moving up to the varsity squad as a freshman, recorded a quarterback sack and forced a fumble in his first game to earn his roster spot ... Listed as a two-star prospect by Rivals.com.

Personal: Full name is Andrew Raymond Mayton ... Is the son of Buddy and Chantel Mayton ... Has a younger sister, Jordan ... His uncle, Robert Mayton, won a state championship as the coach at Thomasville High ... Was also a two-year varsity letter winner in baseball in high school and played for Lexington Post 8 in the American Legion summer league.


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The Next Catamount Game Changer

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93 Days 'till Kickoff - #93 Caleb Hawkins

It's now 93 days until kickoff of Catamount football against the Mars Hill College Lions in E.J. Whitmire Stadium on September 5th in Cullowhee.

To help pass those long summer days until football season officially starts, and to hopefully get the Catamount faithful more excited about the upcoming season, we'll continue the 100 day football countdown each day until kickoff day arrives.

Utilizing the 2015 Spring Football Roster - #93 Caleb Hawkins

#93 Caleb Hawkins

Class: Senior
Hometown: Durham, N.C.
High School: Northern Durham HS
Height / Weight: 6-3 / 255
Position: DE




2013 (Sophomore): Started all 12 games along the defensive line ... Led all Catamount defensive linemen with 53 total tackles including 21 solo stops ... Had four tackles (TFL) for 11 combined yards in losses ... Credited with a sack and two quarterback hurries ... For a second-straight season, recorded a career-high in tackles against nationally-ranked Wofford, securing 10 total hits including five solo stops ... Had seven hits including half a TFL in the overtime win over Elon ... Posted a pair of tackles for loss against Appalachian State in the season finale.

2012 (Freshman): Started the first five games of his collegiate career before coming in as a reserve along the defensive line the final five games, playing in 10 of the 11 seasonal games ... Recorded 22 tackles including 14 solo stops including 2.5 sacks and 1.5 tackles for loss ... Tallied a then career-high six tackles - all solo hits - at nationally-ranked Wofford ... Credited with two quarterback hurries and recovered a fumble forced by classmate Sertonuse Harris in the end zone for a touchdown against Samford.

Prior to Western Carolina: Named the Defensive Lineman of the Year in the PAC-6 Conference as a senior... Was additionally named to the All-PAC 6 post-season honorary squad at defensive end ... Also played basketball as a prep.

Personal: Full name is Caleb Xavier Akinseye Hawkins ... Is the son of William Peebles and Moya Hawkins.


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2016 WCU football prospect - Kyle Banks

Kyle Banks


Position:  Pro-Style Quarterback
Hometown: Dallas, GA (North Paulding)
Height: 6-2
Weight: 180
Class: 2016

In addition to an offer from Western, Banks has scholarship offers from eight other schools.

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94 Days 'till Kickoff - #94 John McBeth

It's now 94 days until kickoff of Catamount football against the Mars Hill College Lions in E.J. Whitmire Stadium on September 5th in Cullowhee.

To help pass those long summer days until football season officially starts, and to hopefully get the Catamount faithful more excited about the upcoming season, we'll continue the 100 day football countdown each day until kickoff day arrives.

Utilizing the 2015 Spring Football Roster - #94 John McBeth

#94 John McBeth

Class: Senior
Hometown: Greensboro, N.C.
High School: Northern Guilford HS
Height / Weight: 6-2 / 260
Position: DE




2013 (Sophomore): Played in all 12 games on the season with 11 starts at defensive end ... Ranked third among all Catamount defensive linemen with 30 tackles including 13 solo stops, four tackles for loss and a sack with a quarterback hurry ... Intercepted a pass from his defensive end position against nationally-ranked Wofford, rumbling 41 yards on the return ... Has a season-high seven tackles against FBS-foe, Middle Tennessee State in the season opener, tallying a sack ... Had five tackle assists against The Citadel.

2012 (Freshman): Saw action in all 11 games with five appearances among the starting lineup ... Finished with 22 total tackles including 12 solo stops and 3.5 tackles for 12 yards in losses ... Also recorded 1.5 quarterback sacks ... Both forced and recovered a fumble, pouncing on a loose football in the opener against Mars Hill and jarring the ball loose at nationally-ranked Wofford ... Tallied a career-high eight tackles including three solo stops against Appalachian State ... Credited with a pass break-up, swatting a pass at the line of scrimmage ... Forced the game's only turnover in WCU's annual Spring Game, knocking the football loose downfield after an inside completed pass.

Prior to Western Carolina: Helped guide Northern Guilford to a both a Mid-State 3-A Conference championship and North Carolina 3-AA state championship as a senior, boasting a 14-1 record ... Northern Guilford won the title game, 31-6, over Crest HS ... Finished with 99 total hits including 71 solo stops and 12 sacks ... Also broke up two passes, forced and recovered three fumbles for 25 yards of return while blocking three kicks including two field goals and a punt ... Named All-Mid-State 3-A Conference as well as to the first team All-Area defense by the Greensboro News & Record ... Also played basketball as a prep where he was selected to participate in the Carolina Challenge.

Personal: Full name is John Christopher McBeth ... Is the son of Lynette McBeth.


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95 Days 'till Kickoff - #95 Daniel Nash

It's now 95 days until kickoff of Catamount football against the Mars Hill College Lions in E.J. Whitmire Stadium on September 5th in Cullowhee.

To help pass those long summer days until football season officially starts, and to hopefully get the Catamount faithful more excited about the upcoming season, we'll continue the 100 day football countdown each day until kickoff day arrives.

Utilizing the 2015 Spring Football Roster - #95 Daniel Nash

#95 Daniel Nash

Class: Junior
Hometown: Holly Springs, N.C.
High School: Holly Springs HS
Height / Weight: 6-4 / 235
Position:  D




2013 (Freshman): Played in 11 of the team's 12 games on the year, all as a reserve along the defensive front and on special teams ... Made his collegiate debut in the second game of the season at Virginia Tech, making his first career tackle against the ACC's Hokies ... Finished with 10 tackles including three solo stops in his freshman season ... Charted a career-high two tackles in three different games - setting the career-best at Samford and matching it against Wofford and Elon at home ... Missed portions of spring drills due to illness.

Prior to Western Carolina: Earned All-Tri-Nine Conference accolades as a senior, garnering first team defense honors ... Selected as the Holly Springs High Defensive Player of the Year ... Played as a defensive lineman and linebacker as a prep ... Was named the overall MVP as a junior at the National Underclassmen combine held in Greensboro.

Personal: Full name is Daniel Lawrence Nash ... Is the son of Evelyn Worthy and step-father, Patrick Worthy ... Was born in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. ... Has an older brother, Michael Bayon Jr ... Is a member of the media ministry at his church, Wake Chapel, where he operates the boom camera during Sunday services.


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