2016 Incarnate Word Cardinals football team

2016 Incarnate Word Cardinals football
Conference Southland Conference
2016 record 3–8 (3–6 Southland)
Head coach Larry Kennan (5th year)
Offensive coordinator Tony Marciano (7th year)
Offensive scheme Multiple formation
Defensive coordinator Brian Gamble (5th year)
Base defense 3–4
Home stadium Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium
(Capacity: 6,000)
2016 Southland Conference football standings
Conf     Overall
Team   W   L         W   L  
#1 Sam Houston State $^   9 0         12 0  
#11 Central Arkansas ^   8 1         10 3  
SE Louisiana   7 2         7 4  
McNeese State   5 4         6 5  
Nicholls State   5 4         5 6  
Stephen F. Austin   4 5         5 6  
Houston Baptist   3 5         4 7  
Incarnate Word*   3 6         3 8  
Lamar   3 6         3 8  
Abilene Christian*   2 7         2 9  
Northwestern State   0 9         1 10  
  • $ Conference champion
  • ^ FCS playoff participant
  • *Abilene Christian and Incarnate Word ineligible for FCS Playoffs due to transition from Division II
Rankings from STATS FCS Poll

The 2016 Incarnate Word Cardinals football team represented the University of the Incarnate Word in the 2016 NCAA Division I FCS football season. This was the Cardinals' final transition season of collegiate football at the FCS level. They were led by fifth year head coach Larry Kennan. They played their home games at Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium. They finished the season 3–8, 3–6 in Southland play to finish in a tie for eighth place.

TV and radio

All Incarnate Word games will be broadcast on Texas Sports Radio Network with the voices of Gabe Farias and Shawn Morris. KUIW Radio will also produce a student media broadcast every week, that will be available online, and they will provide streaming of all non-televised home games via UIWtv.

Previous season

The Cardinals finished the season 6–5, 5–4 in Southland play to finish in fourth place.

Schedule

Source: [1]

Date Time Opponent Site TV Result Attendance
September 3 6:00 PM Texas A&M–Kingsville* Gayle and Tom Benson StadiumSan Antonio, TX UIWtv L 22–31   4,400
September 8 6:00 PM at Northwestern State Harry Turpin StadiumNatchitoches, LA ASN W 21–18   9,120
September 17 3:00 PM at Nicholls Manning Field at John L. Guidry StadiumThibodaux, LA NOLA L 28–35   6,283
September 24 6:00 PM No. 24 McNeese State Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium • San Antonio, TX UIWtv L 35–42   4,798
October 1 6:30 PM at Texas State* Bobcat StadiumSan Marcos, TX ESPN3 L 17–48   22,845
October 8 6:00 PM No. 2 Sam Houston State Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium • San Antonio, TX ESPN3/UIWtv L 48–63   5,322
October 22 2:30 PM at Abilene Christian Shotwell StadiumAbilene, TX ACUSports L 27–52   8,957
October 29 6:00 PM Stephen F. Austin Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium • San Antonio, TX UIWtv L 19–42   2,811
November 5 2:30 PM Southeastern Louisianadagger Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium • San Antonio, TX UIWtv L 10–30   5,746
November 12 6:00 PM at Lamar Provost Umphrey StadiumBeaumont, TX ESPN3 W 35–28   5,566
November 17 7:00 PM Houston Baptist Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium • San Antonio, TX FCS Central W 28–26   6,498
*Non-conference game. daggerHomecoming. #Rankings from STATS FCS Poll released prior to game. All times are in Central Time.

Personnel

Coaching Staff

Name Position Alma Mater Joined Staff
Larry Kennan Head Coach La Verne 2012
Todd Ivicic Associate Head Coach / Defensive Line / Special Teams Coordinator Sam Houston State 2008
Tony Marciano Assistant Head Coach / Offensive Coordinator / Offensive Line IUP 2010
Brian Gamble Defensive Coordinator / Inside Linebackers Texas A&M 2008
Kyle Kennan Passing Game Coordinator / Wide Receivers Roger Williams 2008
Nick Debose Defensive Backs / Video Coordinator Southeastern Oklahoma 2008
Larry Moore Running Backs / Academic Coordinator BYU 2011
Sean Davis Quarterbacks / Recruiting Coordinator / Compliance Liaison Azusa Pacific 2013
Robert Lyles Outside Linebackers / Housing Liaison TCU 2015
Mike Barela Nickel Backs / Travel Coordinator North Texas 2015
Tres Sullivan Tight Ends New Mexico 2016
Robert Churchman Special Assistant to the Head Coach / Football Operations Sul Ross 2016
Darin Lovat Strength and Conditioning Coach UNLV 2012
T.R. St. Charles Head Football Athletic Trainer Vanderbilt 2008

Roster

2016 Incarnate Word Cardinals Football

Quarterback

  •  4 Trent Brittain (C) - Junior (6'3, 210)
  •  8 Taylor Laird - Junior (6'4, 225)
  • 12 David Johnson - Freshman (6'1, 172)

Running Back

  •  7 Dorland Fields - Sophomore (5'9, 195)
  • 10 Junior Sessions - Senior (5'11, 212)
  • 20 Keshon Leonard - Sophomore (5'7, 170)
  • 21 Desmond Hite - Freshman (5'9, 178)
  • 25 Broderick Reeves - Senior (5'9, 205)
  • 35 Darian Canada - Freshman (5'8, 170)
  • 49 Dontae McGee - Freshman (5'11, 185)

Wide Receiver

  •  2 Jordan Hicks - Senior (5'8, 175)
  •  5 Breylann McCollum - Junior (6'1, 207)
  •  6 Lamont Johnson - Sophomore (6'0, 170)
  • 14 Isaiah Townes - Freshman (6'0, 180)
  • 16 Daryl Brooks - Junior (6'4, 205)
  • 22 Jamari Gilbert - Junior (6'2, 200)
  • 80 Kolby Anthony - Freshman (5'10, 180)
  • 81 Kody Edwards - Junior (6'0, 165)
  • 82 Aaron Freeman - Freshman (5'11, 170)
  • 84 Cam Johnson - Freshman (6'0, 178)
  • 85 Anthony Marciano - Sophomore (6'0, 185)
  • 86 Kevin Stone - Freshman (5'10, 160)
  • 88 Ethan Gonzalez - Sophomore (5'11, 177)

Tight End

  • 47 Josh Esukpa - Junior (6'1, 245)
  • 83 Travis Quillin - Freshman (6'2, 220)
  • 87 Dillon Manz - Freshman (6'2, 208)
  • 89 John Myers - Freshman (6'6, 250)

H-Back

  • 29 John Oglesby - Senior (6'1, 220)
  • 44 Cyril Clarke (C) - Senior (6'1, 220)
 

Offensive Line

  • 53 Matt McCarthy - C - Senior (6'3, 285)
  • 57 Devyn Jensen - OG - Junior (6'3, 285)
  • 61 Draven Taylor (C) - OT - Junior (6'2, 292)
  • 63 Tyler Preston - C - Sophomore (6'3, 300)
  • 64 Roberto Limon - OG - Sophomore (6'3, 315)
  • 66 Levi Swang - OL - Freshman (6'5, 280)
  • 69 Trevor Mason - OT - Senior (6'7, 295)
  • 70 Ryan Carlson - OT - Freshman (6'7, 260)
  • 71 Aaron Rodriguez - OL - Sophomore (6'3, 285)
  • 72 Brandon Floores - OL - Freshman (6'4, 280)
  • 74 Cameron Wilson - OL - Freshman (6'5, 300)
  • 75 Jeremy Jones - OL - Freshman (6'5, 287)
  • 76 Austin Jennings - OG - Junior (6'4, 295)
  • 77 Terence Hickman II - OL - Freshman (6'3, 260)
  • 78 Uzoma Okere - OL - Freshman (6'2, 260)
  • 79 Mark Palacios Jr. - OL - Freshman (6'2, 290)

Defensive Line

  • 46 Phillip Higgins - DE - Freshman (6'0, 260)
  • 54 Corey Lee - DE - Junior (6'0, 280)
  • 55 Darius Montgomery - DE - Sophomore (6'2, 260)
  • 62 Axel Werner - NT - Freshman (6'0, 300)
  • 73 Noah Moreno - DE - Freshman (6'1, 250)
  • 90 Matthew Yarbrough - DE - Freshman (6'0, 279)
  • 93 Tyler Colbert - NT - Junior (6'2, 295)
  • 95 Jordan Collins - NT - Junior (5'10, 299)
  • 96 John Williams - NT - Sophomore (6'3, 290)
  • 97 Eric England - NT - Sophomore (6'2, 314)
  • 98 Jawara Beasley - DE - Junior (6'3, 247)
  • 99 Alex Jenkins - DE - Senior (6'6, 270)

Place Kicker

  • 37 Alejandro Lugo - Freshman (5'8, 160)
  • 39 James Liker - Junior (6'1, 200)
  • 41 Cody Seidel - Sophomore (6'2, 210)

Punter

  • 36 Oscar Draguicevich - Freshman (5'9, 165)
  • 42 Chase Ellerbee - Freshman (6'2, 210)
 

Linebacker

  •  3 Greg Lemon - OLB - Junior (6'2, 245)
  •  9 Josh Zellars (C) - ILB - Senior (6'0, 210)
  • 15 Quandre Washington - ILB - Junior (6'1, 226)
  • 33 Joel Higgins - ILB - Senior (6'0, 225)
  • 34 Mar’kel Cooks - ILB - Freshman (6'0, 215)
  • 43 Michael Allen - ILB - Senior (6'0, 210)
  • 50 George Schwanenberg - ILB - Junior (5'11, 220)
  • 51 Denzel Thomas - OLB - Junior (6'1, 225)
  • 52 Israel Acuay - OLB - Sophomore (6'2, 238)
  • 56 Noah McMeans - OLB - Sophomore (6'4, 220)
  • 59 West Lambert - ILB - Freshman (6'0, 230)
  • 92 Blake Klumpp - OLB - Sophomore (6'3, 235)

Defensive Back

  •  1 Daryl Irby (C) - CB - Senior (5'10, 175)
  • 11 Marquis Lawson - CB - Freshman (5'9, 165)
  • 13 Jeilyn Williams - CB - Junior (5'9, 170)
  • 17 Sean Hoeferkamp - S - Junior (6'1, 205)
  • 18 Adrian Norwood Jr. (C) - S - Senior (6'0, 210)
  • 23 Kyle Covington - CB - Freshman (6'2, 180)
  • 24 Chris Thomas - S - Freshman (6'2, 185)
  • 26 Robert Hayes Jr. - S - Freshman (6'2, 185)
  • 27 Trey Colbert - S - Senior (6'0, 215)
  • 28 LaDarian McFarland - S - Freshman (6'3, 200)
  • 31 Randalle Williams-Diaz - CB - Sophomore (6'0, 175)
  • 32 Jamarkese Williams - CB - Sophomore (6'3, 190)
  • 35 Jawun Jiles - S - Sophomore (5'10, 193)
  • 38 Tim McCoy - S - Sophomore (5'10, 190)
  • 40 Deavy’aun Thomas - S - Junior (6'0, 175)
  • 45 Sharqurius Miller - CB - Freshman (5'10, 185)

Long Snapper

  • 60 Matthew Swanson - Freshman (6'0, 225)

Depth chart

Defense
FS
27 Trey Colbert, Sr
17 Sean Hoeferkamp, Jr
28 LaDarian McFarland, Fr
WLB ILB ILB SLB
56 Noah McMeans, So 15 Quandre Washington, Jr 9 Josh Zellars, Sr 51 Denzel Thomas, Jr
92 Blake Klumpp, So 33 Joel Higgins, Sr 43 Michael Allen, Sr 52 Israel Acuay, So
34 Mar'kel Cooks, Fr 50 George Schwanenberg, Jr 3 Greg Lemon, Jr
SS
18 Adrian Noorwood, Jr., Sr
35 Jawun Jiles, So
38 Tim McCoy, So
CB
1 Daryl Irby, Sr
26 Robert Hayes Jr., Fr
23 Kyle Covington, Fr
DE NT DE
54 Corey Lee, Jr 97 Eric England, So 99 Alex Jenkins, Sr
93 Tyler Colbert, Jr 96 John Williams, So 98 Jawara Beasley, Jr
55 Darrius Montgomery, So 90 Matthew Yarbrough, Fr
CB
13 Jeilyn Williams, Jr
32 Jamarkese Williams, So
11 Marquis Lawson, Fr
Offense
WR
2 Jordan Hicks, Sr
16 Daryl Brooks, Jr
5 Breylann McCollum, Jr
LT LG C RG RT
69 Trevor Mason, Sr 64 Roberto Limon, So 53 Matt McCarthy, Sr 57 Devyn Jensen, Jr 61 Draven Taylor, Jr
77 Terence Hickman II, Fr 76 Austin Jennings, Jr 63 Tyler Preston, So 75 Jeremy Jones, Fr 74 Cameron Wilson, Fr
72 Brandon Floores, Fr
TE
44 Cyril Clarke, Sr
89 John Myers, Fr
WR
81 Kody Edwards, Jr
22 Jamari Gilbert, Jr
6 Lamont Johnson, So
QB
4 Trent Brittain, Jr
8 Taylor Laird, Jr
12 David Johnson, Fr
RB
25 Broderick Reeves, Sr
10 Junior Sessions, Sr
21 Desmond Hite, Fr
FB
29 John Oglesby, Sr
46 Phillip Higgins, Fr
Special Teams
PK 41 Cody Seidel, So
PK 39 James Liker, Jr
P 36 Oscar Draguicevich, Fr
KR 81 Kody Edwards, Jr
PR 2 Jordan Hicks, Sr
LS 60 Matthew Swanson, Fr
H 85 Anthony Marciano, So

Postseason Honors

The following Cardinals received postseason honors for the 2016 season:[2]

All-Southland Conference Second-Team
AP Kody Edwards - Junior
LB Josh Zellars - Senior

All-Southland Conference Honorable Mention
OL Draven Taylor - Junior
PR Jordan Hicks - Senior

Game summaries

Texas A&M–Kingsville

Texas A&M–Kingsville at Incarnate Word
1 234Total
Javelinas 7 1077 31
Cardinals 7 708 22
  • Date: September 3
  • Location: Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium
    San Antonio, TX
  • Game start: 6:00 PM CDT
  • Elapsed time: 2:59
  • Game attendance: 4,400
  • Game weather: 95°F • SE 6 • Partly sunny
  • Referee: Vidal Jones
  • Television network: UIWtv

Sources: Box Score

Overall record Last meeting Result
1–3 2015 W 18–16

@ Northwestern State

Incarnate Word at Northwestern State
1 234Total
Cardinals 7 770 21
Demons 3 357 18
  • Date: September 8
  • Location: Harry Turpin Stadium
    Natchitoches, LA
  • Game start: 6:00 PM CDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:22
  • Game attendance: 9,120
  • Game weather: 96°F • N 6 • Hot and humid
  • Referee: Dan Lewis
  • Television network: ASN

Sources: Box Score

Overall record Last meeting Result
1–1 2015 W 45–31

@ Nicholls

Incarnate Word at Nicholls
1 234Total
Cardinals 0 6022 28
Colonels 14 0714 35
  • Date: September 17
  • Location: Manning Field at John L. Guidry Stadium
    Thibodaux, LA
  • Game start: 3:00 PM CDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:22
  • Game attendance: 6,283
  • Game weather: 83°F • SSW 4 • Overcast
  • Referee: Vidal Jones
  • TV announcers (NOLA): Ken Berthelot, Wayde Keiser

Sources: Box Score

Overall record Last meeting Result
2–0 2015 W 20–10

McNeese State

McNeese State at Incarnate Word
1 234Total
#24 Cowboys 14 2170 42
Cardinals 7 7021 35
  • Date: September 24
  • Location: Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium
    San Antonio, TX
  • Game start: 6:00 PM CDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:24
  • Game attendance: 4,798
  • Game weather: 77°F • NW 8 • Scattered showers
  • Referee: Mike Cuttone
  • Television network: UIWtv

Sources: Box Score

Overall record Last meeting Result
0–2 2015 L 6–43

@ Texas State

Incarnate Word at Texas State
1 234Total
Cardinals 7 307 17
Bobcats 0 211314 48
  • Date: October 1
  • Location: Bobcat Stadium
    San Marcos, TX
  • Game start: 6:30 PM CDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:38
  • Game attendance: 22,845
  • Game weather: 75°F • ESE 5 • Partly Cloudy
  • Referee: Jason McArthur
  • TV announcers (ESPN3, CW35): Don Harris & Chuck Miketinac

Sources: Box Score

Overall record Last meeting Result
First meeting

Sam Houston State

Sam Houston State at Incarnate Word
1 234Total
#2 Bearkats 21 14217 63
Cardinals 7 141413 48
  • Date: October 8
  • Location: Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium
    San Antonio, TX
  • Game start: 6:00 PM CDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:30
  • Game attendance: 5,322
  • Game weather: 78°F • 9 MPH • Mostly Sunny
  • Referee: Dan Lewis
  • Television network: ESPN3, UIWtv

Sources: Box Score

Overall record Last meeting Result
0–4 2015 L 7–59

@ Abilene Christian

Incarnate Word at Abilene Christian
1 234Total
Cardinals 7 0146 27
Wildcats 14 2477 52
  • Date: October 22
  • Location: Shotwell Stadium
    Abilene, TX
  • Game start: 2:30 PM CDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:22
  • Game attendance: 8,957
  • Game weather: 76°F • S 15 • Sunny
  • Referee: Ross Smith

Sources: Box Score

Overall record Last meeting Result
2–5 2015 W 25–20

Stephen F. Austin

Stephen F. Austin at Incarnate Word
1 234Total
Lumberjacks 0 141414 42
Cardinals 3 0313 19
  • Date: October 29
  • Location: Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium
    San Antonio, TX
  • Game start: 6:00 PM CDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:19
  • Game attendance: 2,811
  • Game weather: 82°F • SE 5 • Warm and Clear
  • Referee: Kevin Hassell
  • Television network: UIWtv

Sources: Box Score

Overall record Last meeting Result
0–2 2015 L 21–55

Southeastern Louisiana

Southeastern Louisiana at Incarnate Word
1 234Total
Lions 0 71013 30
Cardinals 3 007 10
  • Date: November 5
  • Location: Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium
    San Antonio, TX
  • Game start: 2:30 PM CST
  • Elapsed time: 2:56
  • Game attendance: 5,746
  • Game weather: 80°F • NE 8 • Partly cloudy
  • Referee: Vidal Jones
  • Television network: UIWtv

Sources: Box Score

Overall record Last meeting Result
1–2 2015 W 16–2

@ Lamar

Incarnate Word at Lamar
1 234Total
Cardinals (UIW) 7 01414 35
Cardinals (LU) 7 0147 28
  • Date: November 12
  • Location: Provost Umphrey Stadium
    Beaumont, TX
  • Game start: 6:00 PM CST
  • Elapsed time: 3:51
  • Game attendance: 5,566
  • Game weather: 69°F • Clear skies
  • Referee: Kevin Boatmann
  • Television network: ESPN3

Sources: Box Score

Overall record Last meeting Result
0–3 2015 L 21–28

Houston Baptist

Houston Baptist at Incarnate Word
1 234Total
Huskies 0 10016 26
Cardinals 7 0147 28
  • Date: November 19
  • Location: Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium
    San Antonio, TX
  • Game start: 7:00 PM CST
  • Elapsed time: 3:20
  • Game attendance: 6,498
  • Game weather: 74°F • SE 12 • Partly cloudy
  • Referee: Ross Smith
  • Television network: FCSC

Sources: Box Score

Overall record Last meeting Result
3–0 2015 W 30–3

References

  1. "2016 Football Season". University of the Incarnate Word. Retrieved March 5, 2016.
  2. "Tavarres Leads UIW Lands Four on All-Southland Conference Team". University of the Incarnate Word Athletics. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
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