2000 Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks football team

American college football season March 2026 January 2024 2000 Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks football Southland Conference Southland 6–5 3–4 Mike Santiago 2nd Denzil CoxStephen F. Austin Athletics Department http://sfajacks.fansonly.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/sasu-m-footbl-mtt.html 2000 Coaching Staff https://web.archive.org/web/20001017231511/http://sfajacks.fansonly.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/sasu-m-footbl-mtt.html January 14, 2024 October 17, 2000 Wayback Machine Homer Bryce Stadium The 2000 Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks football team represented Stephen F. Austin State University as a member of the Southland Conference during the 2000 NCAA Division I-AA football season. Led by second-year head coach Mike Santiago the Lumberjacks compiled an overall record of 6–5 with a mark of 3–4 in conference play, placing fifth in the Southland. Stephen F. Austin played home games at Homer Bryce Stadium in Nacogdoches, Texas. Schedule 2000 NCAA Division I-AA The Sports Network Central August 31 w y 2000 Central Oklahoma Bronchos Central Oklahoma Homer Bryce Stadium Nacogdoches, TX 38–31 OT 7,350 http://stats.ncaa.org/team/1009/stats/13020 Final 2000 Division II Football Cumulative Football Statistics Report 2000 2 January 14, 2024 stats.ncaa.org September 9 w y 2000 Texas A&M–Commerce Lions Texas A&M–Commerce Homer Bryce Stadium Nacogdoches, TX 48–21 10,048 http://stats.ncaa.org/team/199/stats/13020 2000 Final Cumulative Football Statistics Report 2000 2 January 14, 2024 stats.ncaa.org September 16 6:00 p.m. w y y Louisiana Tech Joe Aillet Stadium Ruston, LA 34–31 2OT 17,320 https://www.newspapers.com/image/590722936/?terms=%22Stephen%20F.%20Austin%22%20%22Louisiana%20tech%22&match=1 SFA 34, LTU 31 (OT) September 17, 2000 The Tyler Courier-Times 37 January 14, 2024 newspapers.comhttps://www.newspapers.com/clip/81524961/sfa-nips-louisiana-tech-in-second-overti/ Austin American-Statesman SFA nips Louisiana Tech in second overtime, 34–31 September 17, 2000 January 13, 2024 Newspapers.com September 23 4:05 p.m. y l y 10 Northern Iowa UNI-Dome Cedar Falls, IA 30–37 12,206 Hylton Sean https://www.newspapers.com/image/359512069/?terms=%22Stephen%20F.%20Austin%22%20%22northern%20iowa%22&match=1 UNI Rallies, Outshoots S.F. Austin September 24, 2000 The Courier 23, 26 January 14, 2024 newspapers.com October 7 l y 14 McNeese State Cowboy Stadium Lake Charles, LA 6-37 17,000main ATTENDANCE According to the 2000 SFA statistics sheet, a total of 72,995 spectators attended the six away games. 55,995 combined spectators attended the away games not including McNeese. Gore Kevin https://www.newspapers.com/clip/120270070/mcneese-state-rules-lumberjacks-from-ope/ Longview News-Journal McNeese State rules Lumberjacks from opening whistle, 40–14 October 8, 2000 March 5, 2023 39 Newspapers.com Note: 37-6 is the correct score. October 14 l 24 Sam Houston State Homer Bryce Stadium Nacogdoches, TX Battle of the Piney Woods 41–52 13,473 https://www.newspapers.com/image/644483420/?terms=%22Stephen%20F.%20Austin%22%20%22sam%20houston%22&match=1 Sam Houston St. 52, Stephen F. Austin 41 October 15, 2000 Fort Worth Star-Telegram 71 January 14, 2024 newspapers.comGore Kevin https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114822434/sfa-falls-to-sam-houston-5241/ Longview News-Journal SFA falls to Sam Houston, 52–41 October 15, 2000 December 18, 2022 Newspapers.com October 21 w y Nicholls State John L. Guidry Stadium Thibodaux, LA 27–20 2,673 https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-worth-star-telegram-stephen-f-aust/138921168/ Stephen F. Austin 27, Nicholls St. 20 October 22, 2000 Fort Worth Star-Telegram 68 January 14, 2024 newspapers.com October 26 6:30 p.m. w y Jacksonville State Paul Snow Stadium Jacksonville, AL 27–21 10,107 Jacksonville State Athletics Department https://static.jsugamecocksports.com/custompages/Stats/Football/2000/teamgbg.htm Jacksonville State — Game-by-Game Statistics August 5, 2008 January 14, 2024 Wayback Machine November 4 l Troy State 7 Homer Bryce Stadium Nacogdoches, TX 0–6 4,806 Cox Chuck https://www.newspapers.com/image/590711941/?terms=%22Stephen%20F.%20Austin%22%20%22troy%20state%22&match=1 Lumberjacks Lose Defensive Struggle November 5, 2000 The Tyler Courier-Times 29, 33 January 14, 2024 newspapers.com November 11 l y Southwest Texas State Bobcat Stadium San Marcos, TX 21–38 13,689 https://www.newspapers.com/image/590712966/?terms=%22Stephen%20F.%20Austin%22%20%22southwest%20texas%22&match=1 SWT 38, SFA 21 November 12, 2000 The Tyler Courier-Times 32 January 14, 2024 newspapers.comGore Kevin https://www.newspapers.com/clip/97777451/lumberjacks-fall-to-southwest-texas-st/ Longview News-Journal Lumberjacks fall to Southwest Texas St. November 12, 2000 March 16, 2022 Newspapers.com November 18 2:00 p.m. w Northwestern State Homer Bryce Stadium Nacogdoches, TX Chief Caddo 17–3 2,317 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tyler-courier-times-sfa-17-nw-state/138921414/ SFA 17, NW State 3 November 19, 2000 The Tyler Courier-Times 34 January 14, 2024 newspapers.com Stephen F. Austin Athletics Department http://sfajacks.fansonly.com/sports/m-footbl/sched/sasu-m-footbl-sched.html 2000 Schedule/Results https://web.archive.org/web/20001206024900/http://sfajacks.fansonly.com/sports/m-footbl/sched/sasu-m-footbl-sched.html January 14, 2024 December 6, 2000 Wayback Machine liveStephen F. Austin Athletics Department https://sfajacks.com/sports/2017/6/6/sports-m-footbl-archive-080801aac-html 2000-2001 Statistics June 6, 2017 January 14, 2024 sfajacks.com Game summaries Central Oklahoma The Central Oklahoma Bronchos (the #4-ranked NCAA Division II team according to Sports Illustrated) scored first with a 49-yard field goal by Evan Lutrell. The Jacks would respond with Freddy Lyons scoring a 32-yard touchdown from quarterback Wes Pate; then, nineteen seconds later, Central Oklahoma fumbled the ball and linebacker Maada Smith returned it for a 23-yard touchdown. SFA later scored on an 80-yard receiving touchdown by Lawrence Hamilton. At halftime, the Lumberjacks led 21-3. However, the Bronchos would climb back into the game and take the lead when the Jacks fell victim to a fumble and a blocked punt in the third quarter. Furthermore, Wes Pate injured his knee late in the game, but SFA tied the game with a field goal on that same drive with 19 seconds left in the fourth quarter. The Lumberjacks struck first in overtime when backup quarterback Travis Fallon connected on an 8-yard pass to Freddy Lyons for the touchdown. The game ended with a Lumberjack victory when defensive lineman Michael Adams tackled Brochos’ quarterback Brett Manning on fourth down.David Marc https://www.newspapers.com/article/tyler-morning-telegraph-sfa/84769787/ Fallon, Lumberjacks Edge Central Oklahoma in OT September 1, 2000 Tyler Morning Telegraph 17 April 26, 2024 newspapers.com Texas A&M-Commerce Backup quarterback Travis Fallon continued his success from the previous game by throwing 111 passing yards and scoring two touchdowns (one rushing) and running back Derrick Blaylock ran for 218 rushing yards scoring three touchdowns as the Lumberjacks defeated Texas A&M-Commerce, 48-21.Gore Kevin https://www.newspapers.com/article/longview-news-journal-lumberjacks-win-r/146128535/ Lumberjacks Win, Rolling Over Outmanned Texas A&M-Commerce September 10, 2000 Longview News-Journal 31 April 26, 2024 newspapers.com Louisiana Tech The Lumberjacks went into Ruston, LA, and upset the Division I-A Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, 34-31, in double overtime. Northern Iowa After Panthers kicker Mackenzie Hoambrecker’s 37-yard field goal gave Northern Iowa a 37-23 lead over SFA halfway through the fourth quarter, Lumberjacks’ Richard Daniels returned the ensuing kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown, making it a one-score game. Stephen F. Austin drove down to the Panther’s 12-yard line on their next drive but failed to capitalize as quarterback Wes Pate threw four straight incomplete passes. Stephen F. Austin led 17-0 at the end of the first quarter but were outscored 20-6 in the second quarter and 17-7 in the second half. McNeese State In the Southland opener for both teams, McNeese dominated as the Cowboys defeated the Lumberjacks, 37-6. The Cowboys were led by Jesse Burton, who ran for 128 yards, while Derrick Blaylock of SFA ran for 98 yards. Sam Houston State Sam Houston began the game by scoring 17 unanswered points, but Stephen F. Austin answered with a 27-point second quarter to go into halftime up 27-24 on Homecoming Saturday. The Jacks lead was short-lived, however, as Bearkats’ Chris Foster returned the second-half kickoff 91 yards for the TD. Both teams would trade blows as SFA’s Derrick Blaylock and SHSU’s Willie Thomas each scored a touchdown. Sam Houston later got another touchdown on a 3-yard run by Eric Brown. Nicholls State The Lumberjacks snapped their three-game losing streak by outscoring Nicholls State 20-3 in the second half. This was highlighted by a 68-yard touchdown run by Derrick Blaylock in the third quarter. Jacksonville State Stephen F. Austin led Jacksonville State 27-0, but Jacksonville State staged a furious comeback only to fall short, as the Lumberjacks won, 27-21—their second straight victory. Gamecocks’ Roger Bell ran for 114 yards on only eight attempts. Derrick Blaylock ran for 120 on 13 attempts to get over 1,000-yard rushing yards on the season, but he left the game with a sprained ankle in the third quarter.Muskewitz Al https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-anniston-star-jsu-rally-falls-short/146138092/ JSU Rally Falls Short, 27-21 October 27, 2000 The Anniston Star 17, 22 April 26, 2024 newspapers.com Troy State The Lumberjacks lost a defensive slugfest, 6-0, at Homer Bryce Stadium. Wes Pate threw two interceptions, while Derrick Blaylock ran for 99 yards on 17 carries. Southwest Texas State SFA quarterback Wes Pate continued his struggles as he threw 11-21 with two interceptions. While Stephen F. Austin opened the game with a lead, turnovers and penalties plagued the Jacks for the rest of the game, including a lost fumble by backup quarterback Travis Fallon. The Bobcats ran for 186 yards in SFA’s 38-21 loss. Northwestern State The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks ended their seesaw season on a high note against Northwestern State. Both teams were at a 3-3 stalemate at halftime, but SFA woke up in the second half by outscoring the Demons 14-0. Derrick Blaylock ran for 131 yards and one touchdown, while Lawrence Hamilton caught four passes for 101 yards and one touchdown. Roster 2000 Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks FootballQuarterbacks 2 – Wes Pate – Junior (6'3, 240) 5 - Matt Williford - Sophomore (6'1, 195) 8 - Peyton Jones - Senior (6'4, 220) 12 - Travis Fallon - Senior (6'3, 210) 18 - Michael Williams - Freshman (6'0, 190 Running backs 7 - Taylor Bunch - Sophomore (5'11, 220) 26 - Derrick Blaylock - Senior (5'10, 190) 29 - Mike Kroese - Junior (6'0, 200) 30 - Ahmad Traylor - Junior (5'9, 195) 37 - Gary Allen - Freshman (5'11, 220) 41 - Felton Johnson - 10px|Redshirt Freshman (5'11, 200) 42 - Thomas Williams - Freshman (6'0, 196) Fullbacks 31 - Marcus Hamilton - Freshman (5'10, 240) 34 - Will Bowers - Sophomore (6'1, 235) Wide receivers 1 - Freddy Lyons - Senior (5'8, 165) 3 - Richard Daniels - Senior (5'10, 170) 9 - Paul Todd - 10px|Redshirt Freshman (6'1, 175) 15 - Anthony Dingle - Sophomore (5'11, 185) 80 - Robert Price - Freshman (6'3, 190) 84 - Ryan White - Senior (6'2, 188) 85 - Scott Keys - Senior (6'2, 200) 88 - Lawrence Hamilton - Sophomore (6'4, 185) Tight ends 82 - Beau Hodges - Sophomore (6'3, 255) 86 - Lance Hays - Freshman (6'2, 220) 87 - Vince Walker - Sophomore (6'5, 250) Kicker/Punter 48 - Ryan Rossner - Freshman (6'3, 238) (K) 49 - Marc Rutherford - Senior (6'0, 220) (P) Offensive Lineman 51 - Josh Arceneaux - Senior (6'5, 290) 55 - David Phillips - 10px|Redshirt Freshman (6'5, 250) 62 - Roy Chad Eddins - Freshman (6'5, 320) 64 - Dustin Nichols - Junior (6'3, 270) 66 - Chuck Thompson - Junior (6'2, 285) 67 - Luke Herrick - Senior (6'2, 312) 68 - Justin Fenley - 10px|Redshirt Freshman (6'6, 280) 71 - Tim Hodges - Sophomore (6'8, 310) 73 - Shannon Yates - Senior (6'4, 311) 74 - Brett Carroll - Junior (6'6, 291) 75 - Demetrius Hoyle - Freshman (6'5, 320) 77 - Jeremy Stolfa - 10px|Redshirt Freshman (6'5, 287) 78 - Joe Owens - Sophomore (6'4, 295) 79 - Terry Mayer - 10px|Redshirt Freshman (6'8, 345) Defensive Lineman 53 - Walker Molinare - Junior (6'3, 240) 56 - Travis Carter - Sophomore (5'9, 220) 57 - Chad Harrison - Junior (6'3, 225) 60 - Christopher Smith - 10px|Redshirt Freshman (6'3, 246) 69 - Kevin Pesic - Junior (6'4, 255) 72 - Greg Barnum - Sophomore (6'1, 300) 90 - Michael Adams - Sophomore (6'3, 220) 92 - Willie Harvey - Senior (6'4, 270) 93 - Vernon Holman - 10px|Redshirt Freshman (6'2, 210) 96 - Kenneth Winters - Freshman (6'3, 260) 97 - Le Alfred Sanders - Freshman (6'2, 255) 98 - Phillip Richard - Freshman (6'2, 275) 99 - Ed Henson - Freshman (6'4, 275) Linebackers 11 - DeKendrick Vidito - Junior (6'0, 215) 28 - Aubrey Brisendine - Junior (6'0, 205) 32 - Kyle Dews - Senior (6'1, 230) 36 - Nick Trotter - Freshman (6'11, 215) 39 - Mike McElroy - Senior (6'3, 225) 40 - Reggie Williams - Junior (6'1, 225) 43 - Jeremy Davis - Freshman (6'2, 220) 44 - Jared Williams - Sophomore (6'2, 245) 50 - Eric Robinson - Freshman (5'11, 215) 52 - Maada Smith - Junior (6'1, 225) 54 - Bruce Bates - Junior (5'9, 200) Defensive backs 4 - Braxton O'Banion - Junior (5'11, 180) 6 - Thomas Hightower - Junior (5'10, 165) 13 - Larry Brooks - Junior (5'10, 173) 14 - Braylon Lester - Freshman (5'9, 185) 20 - Daron Ballard - 10px|Redshirt Freshman (5'8, 180) 22 - Jonathan Daniels - Sophomore (5'9, 165) 23 - Ahmad Vital - Junior (5'8, 180) 24 - Kevon Morton - Junior (5'7, 160) 25 - David Crocker - 10px|Redshirt Freshman (5'10, 195) 27 - Tim Mays - Junior (5'11, 195) 33 - Brandon North - Senior (5'11, 205) 38 - Brad Verret - Sophomore (6'2, 210) 45 - James Prince - Freshman (6'2, 185) 47 - Brent Hafford - Freshman (5'10, 165) Defensive Ends 35 - Albert Sanchez - Senior (6’2, 240) 95 - Fred Tucker - 10px|Redshirt Freshman (6’4, 240) Safeties 58 - Brandon Louvier - Junior (6’0, 210) 94 - Louis Rossitto - Junior (6’3, 245) Legend (C) Team captain (S) Suspended (I) Ineligible 10px|Injured Injured 10px|Redshirt Redshirt Source: Stephen F. Austin Athletics Department October 17, 2000 2000 Numerical Football Roster http://sfajacks.fansonly.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/sasu-m-footbl-mtt-num.html sfajacks.fansonly.com Wayback Machine April 27, 2024 October 17, 2000 https://web.archive.org/web/20001017234531/http://sfajacks.fansonly.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/sasu-m-footbl-mtt-num.html bot: unknown Notes References Stephen F. Austin Category:Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks football seasons Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks football