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Tarleton State Individual Records

TOTAL OFFENSE

Yards Gained
Game: 477, Kevin Vickers vs. Ouachita Baptist, 9-24-94
Top 5 Seasons:
1. 3,577, Steve Kelly, 2001 [13 games]
2. 3,335, Cliff Watkins, 2003 [11 games]
3. 3,232, Kevin Vickers, 1994 [10 games]
4. 2,943, Scott Grantham, 2007 [11 games]
5. 2,782, Steve Kelly, 2000 [11 games]

Top 3 Careers:
1. 8,621, Steve Kelly, 1999-2001 [35 games]
2. 7,026, Chad Cole, 1995-98 [37 games]
3. 5,288, J.D. McMahon, 1966-68

Total Plays
Game: 71, J.D. McMahon vs. Angelo State, 10-28-67
Top 5 Seasons:
1. 495, Steve Kelly, 2001 [13 games]
2. 487, Kevin Vickers, 1994 [10 games]
3. 442, Steve Kelly, 1999 [11 games]
4. 430, Steve Kelly, 2000 [11 games]
5. 402, Chad Cole, 1997 [11 games]
Top 2 Careers:
1. 1,367, Steve Kelly, 1999-01 [35 games]
2. 1,156, Chad Cole, 1995-98 [37 games]

RUSHING

Yards Gained
Top 5 Games:
1. 269, Derrick Ross vs. N.M. Highlands, 9-10-05
2. 260, Derrick Ross vs. N.M. Highlands, 8-26-04
3. 223, Gaylon Bowser vs. Bethany, 11-21-87
4. 210, Gaylon Bowser vs. Benedictine, 11-22-86
5. 206, Ricky Bush vs. Sul Ross State, 11-1-80
Top 5 Seasons:
1. 1,560, Derrick Ross, 2004 [10 games]
2. 1,512, Derrick Ross, 2005 [9 games]
3. 1,221, Rocky Bush, 1981 [10 games]
4. 1,085, Lamont Randlw, 1996 [10 games]
5. 1,078, Gaylon Bowser, 1987 [12 games]
Top 2 Careers:
1. 3,389, Ricky Bush, 1979-82 [36 games]
2. 3,072, Derrick Ross, 2004-05 [19 games]

Yards Per Game
Season: 156.0, Derrick Ross, 2004 [10 games]
Career: 94.1, Ricky Bush, 1979-82 [36 games]
2-YR Career: 161.8, Derrick Ross, 2004-05 [19 games]

Attempts
Game: 40, Ricky Bush vs. Lubbock Christian, 11-8-80
Top 5 Seasons:
1. 254, Derrick Ross, 2004 [10 games]
2. 249, Ricky Bush, 1981 [10 games]
3. 243, Justin McDaniel, 1998 [11 games]
4. 236, Derrick Ross, 2005 [9 games]
5. 232, Jerome Smith, 1999 [11 games]
Career: 720, Ricky Bush, 1979-82 [36 games]

PASSING

Yards Gained
Top 5 Games:
1. 448, Cliff Watkins vs. Northeastern State, 10-25-03
2. 435, Kevin Vickers vs. Ouachita Baptist, 9-24-94
3. 420, Chad Cole vs. A&M-Commerce, 11-15-97
4. 417, Chase Sugarek vs. Northeastern St., 10-26-02
5. 412, Kevin Vickers vs. Southwestern KS, 11-12-94
Top 5 Seasons:
1. 3,547, Cliff Watkins, 2003 [12 games]
2. 3,411, Steve Kelly, 2001 [13 games]
3. 3,008, Kevin Vickers, 1994 [10 games]
4. 2,882, Scott Grantham, 2007 [11 games]
5. 2,675, Chad Cole, 1997 [11 games]

Top 3 Careers:
1. 8,203, Steve Kelly, 1999-2001 [35 games]
2. 7,267, Chad Cole, 1995-98 [37 games]
3. 5,684, J.D. McMahon, 1966-68

Yards Per Game
Season: 300.8, Kevin Vickers, 1994 [10 games]
Career: 234.4, Steve Kelly, 1999-2001 [35 games]

Attempts
Game: 60, J.D. McMahon vs. Angelo State, 10-28-67; and 60, Dan Garrett vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville, 10-31-70
Top 4 Seasons:
1. 437, Cliff Watkins, 2003 [12 games]
2. 416, Steve Kelly, 2001 [13 games]
3. 381, Steve Kelly, 2000 [11 games]
4. 371, Kevin Vickers, 1994 [10 games]
Top 3 Careers:
1. 1,136, Steve Kelly, 1999-2001 [35 games]
2. 1,039, Chad Cole, 1995-98 [37 games]
3. 787, J.D. McMahon, 1966-68

Completions
Game: 33, Chase Sugarek vs. Northeastern State, 10-26-02
Top 5 Seasons:
1. 265, Cliff Watkins, 2003 [12 games]
2. 249, Steve Kelly, 2001 [13 games]
3. 220, Steve Kelly, 2000 [11 games]
4. 205, Chad Cole, 1996 [10 games]
5. 191, Scott Grantham, 2007 [11 games]

Top 3 Careers:
1. 622, Steve Kelly, 1999-2001 [35 games]
2. 546, Chad Cole, 1995-98 [37 games]
3. 389, J.D. McMahon, 1966-68

Completion Percentage
Game: 83.3, Steve Kelly vs. Abilene Christian, 10-20-01 [20-24]
Top 3 Seasons:
1. 63.3, Chase Sugarek, 2002 [176-278 in 11 games]
2. 60.6, Cliff Watkins, 2003 [265-437 in 12 games]
3. 60.5, Richard Bartel, 2005 [153-253 in 10 games]
Top 3 Careers:
1. 63.9, Chase Sugarek, 2000-02 [191-299 in 20 games]
2. 60.2, Cliff Watkins, 2002-03 [281-467 in 17 games]
3. 54.8, Steve Kelly, 1999-2001 [622-1,136 in 35 games]

Touchdown Passes
Game: 7, Kevin Vickers vs. Southwestern (Kan.), 11-12-94
Top 3 Seasons:
1. 29, Cliff Watkins, 2003 [12 games]
2. 27, Steve Kelly, 2001 [13 games]
3. 24, Kevin Vickers, 1994 [10 games]
Top 3 Careers:
1. 51, Steve Kelly, 1999-2001 [35 games]
2. 45, Chad Cole, 1995-98 [37 games]
3. 38, J.D. McMahon, 1966-68

Interceptions Thrown
Game: 7, J.D. McMahon vs. Sam Houston State, 9-28-68
Season: 21, J.D. McMahon, 1968
Career: 52, J.D. McMahon, 1966-68

RECEIVING

Yards Gained
Top 5 Games:
1. 234, Colin Yocom vs. Ouachita Baptist, 9-24-94
2. 229, Will Moody vs. Southern Arkansas, 9-6-03
3. 227, Ryland Bailey vs. West Texas A&M, 10-29-94
4. 208, Jeremy Madkins vs. NE Oklahoma, 10-25-03
5. 187, Colin Yocum vs. Prairie View A&M, 11-5-94
Top 5 Seasons:
1. 1,140, Will Moody, 2003 [12 games]
2. 996, Ryland Bailey, 1994 [10 games]
3. 954, Colin Yocom, 1994 [10 games]
4. Jeremy Madkins, 2003 [11 games]
5. 950, Harlan Wunsch, 1969
Top 3 Careers:
1. 2,582, Harlan Wunsch, 1967-69
2. 2,566, Will Moody, 2000-03
3. 2,261, Colin Yocom, 1993-96 [40 games]

Receptions
Top 3 Games:
1. 16, Ryland Bailey vs. West Texas A&M, 10-29-94
T-2. 15, Harlan Wunsch vs. Ark. Tech, 10-20-67
T-2. 15, Alester Givens vs. Midwestern St., 11-3-01
Top 3 Seasons:
1. 69, Will Moody, 2003 [12 games]
2. 64, Harlan Wunsch, 1968
T-3. 61, Chris Chambers, 2000 [11 games]
T-3. 61,Will Moody, 2002 [11 games]
Career: 188, Harlan Wunsch, 1967-69

Touchdown Receptions
Game: 3, Jamie Martin vs. Southwestern (Kan.), 11-12-94
Top 3 Seasons:
1. 12, Ryland Bailey, 1994 [10 games]
T2. 10, Will Moody, 2003 [12 games]
T2. 10, Damien Jackson, 2001 [13 games]
Top 3 Careers:
1. 20, Will Moody, 2000-03
2. 15, Loften Swint, 1995-98 [41 games]
T-2. 13, Ryland Bailey, 1991-94 [36 games]
T-2. 13, Harlan Wunsch, 1967-69

SCORING

Points
Game: 24, Gaylon Bowser vs. Austin College, 11-14-87 [4 TDs]
          
24, Derrick Ross vs. Northeastern State, 10-23-04 [4 TDs]
Season:
134, Derrick Ross, 2004 [10 games]
Top 2 Careers:
1. 313, J.W. Boren, 1999-2002 [46 games]
2. 218, Derrick Ross, 2004-05 [19 games]

Touchdowns
Quarter: 3, Pat Ballow vs. Sam Houston State, 10-1-66
Top 2 Games:
T-1. 4, Gaylon Bowser vs. Austin College, 11-14-87
T-1. 4, Steve Kelly vs. Eastern N.M., 10-13-01
T-1. 4, Derrick Ross vs. Northeastern State, 11-23-04
T-1. 4, Dustin Pleasant vs. Midwestern State, 10-14-06
Season: 22, Derrick Ross, 2004 [10 games]
Career: 33, Gaylon Bowser,1984-87 [33 games]

PLACEKICKING

Field Goals Attempted

Top 3 Games:
1. 6, J.W. Boren vs. Abilene Christian, 10-21-00 [made 5]
T-2. 5, Gale Grant vs. Trinity, 9-30-78 [made 1]
T-2. 5, Trampas Wilson vs. East Central, 9-4-93 [made 5]
Top 5 Seasons:
1. 25, J.W. Boren, 2002 [made 17 in 11 games]
2. 20, J.W. Boren, 2000 [made 16 in 11 games]
T-3. 19, Gale Grant, 1978 [made 8]
T-3. 19, J.W. Boren, 1999 [made 12 in 11 games]
T-3. 19, J.W. Boren, 2001 [made 14 in 13 games]
Top 2 Careers:
1. 83, J.W. Boren, 1999-02 [made 59 in 46 games]
2. 46, Gale Grant, 1975-78 [made 26]

Field Goals Made
Top 2 Games:
T-1. 5, Trampas Wilson vs. East Central, 9-4-93 [att. 5]
T-1. 5, J.W. Boren vs. Abilene Christian, 10-21-00 [att. 6]
Top 4 Seasons:
1. 17, J.W. Boren, 2002 [att. 25 in 11 games]
2. 16, J.W. Boren, 2000 [att. 20 in 11 games]
3. 15, Paul Williams, 2005 [att. 15 in 8 games]
4. 14, J.W. Boren, 2001 [att. 19 in 13 games]
Top 2 Careers:
1. 59, J.W. Boren, 1999-02 [att. 83 in 46 games]
T-2. 26, Gale Grant, 1975-78 [att. 46]
T-2. 26, Paul Williams, 2004-present [29]

PATs Attempted
Top 4 Games:
T-1. 8, Trampas Wilson vs. Prairie View A&M, 11-5-94 [made 8]
T-1. 8, J.W. Boren vs. West Texas A&M, 10-6-01
T-1. 8, J.W. Boren vs. SW Assemblies of God, 8-29-02 [made 8]
T-1. 8, J.W. Boren vs. Southeastern Oklahoma, 10-29-02 [made 8]
Top 3 Seasons:
1. 57, J.W. Boren, 2001 [made 52]
2. 48, Jamie Guin, 2003 [made 43]
3. 43, J.W. Boren, 2002 [made 39]
Top 2 Careers:
1. 148, J.W. Boren, 1999-02 [made 136 in 46 games]
2. 89, Mike Myers, 1985-88 [made 85]

PATs Made
Top 4 Games:
T-1. 8, Trampas Wilson vs. Prairie View A&M, 11-5-94 [att. 8]
T-1. 8, J.W. Boren vs. West Texas A&M, 10-6-01 [att. 8]
T-1. 8, J.W. Boren vs. SW Assemblies of God, 8-29-02 [att. 8]
T-1. 8, J.W. Boren vs. Southeastern Oklahoma, 8-29-02 [att. 8]
Top 3 Seasons:
1. 52, J.W. Boren, 2001 [att. 57 in 13 games]
2. 42, Jamie Guin, 2003 [att. 47 in 11 games]
3. 39, J.W. Boren, 2002 [att. 43 in 11 games]
Top 2 Careers:
1. 136, J.W. Boren, 1999-02 [att. 148 in 46 games]
2. 85, Mike Myers, 1985-88 [att. 89]

PUNTING

Punts
Game: 12, Gale Grant vs. Sul Ross State, 9-16-78 [523 yards]; and 12, Andy Bell vs. McMurry, 9-19-81
Season: 78, Gale Grant, 1978 [2975 yards]
Career: 240, Scott Smith, 1983-86 [9460 yards in 41 games]

Yards
Game: 523, Gale Grant vs. Sul Ross State, 9-16-78 [12 attempts]
Season: 2,975, Gale Grant, 1978 [78 attempts]
Career: 9,460, Scott Smith, 1983-86 [240 attempts in 41 games]

Average
Season: 42.0, Todd Sells, 1988 [43-1809 in 9 games]
Career: 39.4, Scott Smith, 1983-86 [240-9460 in
41 games]

PUNT RETURNS

Yards Returned
Game: 117, Sam Scott vs. Trinity, 11-3-79 [4 ret.]
Top 3 Seasons:
1. 290, Devon Dorris, 1998 [26 ret. in 11 games]
2. 282, Aaron Lucas, 1999 [32 ret. in 11 games]
3. 267, Treeo Gibson, 2005 [20 ret. in 10 games]
Top 4 Careers:
1. 858, Aaron Lucas, 1999-02 [111 ret. in 46 games]
2. 550, Bobby Sutton, 1988-90 [71 ret. in 34 games]
3. 415, Devon Dorris, 1997-98 [44 ret. in 21 games]
4. 391, Robert =E2=80=98Boo=E2=80=99 Jones, 1986-87 [30 ret. in 20 games]

Punt Returns
Game: 9, Aaron Lucas vs. Abilene Christian, 10-23-99 [66 yards]
Season: 32, Aaron Lucas, 1999 [282 yards in 11 games]
Top 2 Careers:
1. 111, Aaron Lucas, 1999-02 [858 yds in 46 games]
2. 71, Bobby Sutton, 1988-90 [550 yards in 34 games]

KICKOFF RETURNS

Yards Returned
Game: 195, Ricky Bush vs. Austin College, 10-13-79 [5 returns]
Season: 730, Mike Schuelke, 1973
Career: 1,607, Chad Martinka, 1992-96 [66 returns in 38 games]

Kick Returns
Game: 7, Bobby Sutton vs. Austin College, 10-8-88; and 7, Alester Givens vs. Angelo State, 11-18-00 [127 yards]
Season: 29, Alester Givens, 2000 [556 yards in 10 games]
Career: 66, Chad Martinka, 1992-96 [1607 yards in 38 games]

DEFENSE

Interceptions By
Top 3 Games:
T-1. 3, Craig Wright vs. Sul Ross State, 9-11-82
T-1. 3, Michael Dube vs. East Central, 9-1-90
T-1. 3, Chad Martinka vs. West Texas A&M,
10-12-96
Top 2 Seasons:
T-1. 8, Walter Moeglin, 1966
T-1. 8, Craig Wright, 1982
Top 2 Careers:
T-1. 14, Lance Trinque, 1979-82 [29 games]
T-1. 14, Michael Dube, 1989-92 [41 games]

Total Tackles
Game: 29, Tally Neal vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville, 11-1-75
Season: 170, Tally Neal, 1978
Career: 613, Tally Neal, 1975-1978

Quarterback Sacks
Game: 6, Jeff Edwards vs. Howard Payne, 9-12-87
Season: 23, Eddie Washington, 1990 [10 games]
Career: 36, Eddie Washington, 1990-91 [22 games]

Blocked Kicks
Season: 5, Steven Sikes, 1992 [10 games]
Career: 14, Steven Sikes, 1991-94 [40 games]

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