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SPRING 2009

Football claims historic milestones in 2008

In only four seasons, the Shorter College Hawks football team did what nearly no one saw coming - a top 15 finish and a berth in the NAIA Championship Playoffs.

"We've been blessed all year," said Head Coach Phil Jones, who saw the Hawks make a legitimate claim as one of the top NAIA teams. "We've been very thankful for what the team has achieved. That's what keeps you going. We can never forget to let the word 'thankful' ever become less important than it really is."

The 2008 season will serve as a benchmark for the Shorter program in more ways than one. The Hawks' list of firsts was an extensive one for the team and players. The 9-3 campaign - the nine wins are the most ever for Shorter - saw the Hawks finish with their highest national ranking (No. 12), claim the honor as the NAIA's best rushing team and produce numerous team records.

Shorter also claimed more postseason honors than ever, with Jones being named the FCA Grant Teaff Coach of the Year, NAIA Region I Coach of the Year, and Mid-South Conference Coach of the Year. Juniors A.J. Cooley and Logan Lollis (pictured at right) captured the respective Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year awards.

Cooley re-wrote the Hawks rushing records in a season gaining more than 1,500 yards and scoring 21 touchdowns - he also etched his name in several single-game marks - while Lollis countered on the other side of the ball establishing a new record for total tackles, solo hits and unassisted tackles. Both of those players were part of a Shorter monopoly on the All-Conference team.

Joining Cooley as offensive selections included slotbacks Chris Chapman and Raymone Nesbitt, center Zack Morrison, and placekicker Lukas Gonzalez, while Lollis saw teammates Bud Keith, Will Oliver and Andrew Schrampfer give Shorter's defense a presence on the postseason squad.

Logan Lollis preparing to tackle an opposing player
 

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