2015 Incarnate Word Cardinals football team

2015 Incarnate Word Cardinals football
Conference Southland Conference
2015 record 6–5 (5–4 Southland)
Head coach Larry Kennan (4th season)
Offensive coordinator Tony Marciano (6th season)
Offensive scheme Multiple formation
Defensive coordinator Brian Gamble (7th season)
Base defense 3–4
Home stadium Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium
(Capacity: 6,000)
2015 Southland Conference football standings
Conf     Overall
Team   W   L         W   L  
#7 McNeese State $^   9 0         10 1  
#3 Sam Houston State ^   7 2         11 4  
Central Arkansas   7 2         7 4  
Incarnate Word*   5 4         6 5  
Northwestern State   4 5         4 7  
Lamar   4 5         5 6  
Stephen F. Austin   4 5         4 7  
Nicholls State   3 6         3 8  
Abilene Christian*   3 6         3 8  
SE Louisiana   3 6         4 7  
Houston Baptist   0 8         2 9  
  • $ 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 2015 Incarnate Word Cardinals football team represented the University of the Incarnate Word in the 2015 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The Cardinals were in their third transition season of collegiate football at the FCS level. They were led by fourth year head coach Larry Kennan. This was the Cardinals second season with a full Southland Conference schedule since becoming members of the conference. They played their home games at Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium. They finished the season 6–5, 5–4 in Southland play to finish in fourth place.

TV and radio

All Incarnate Word games will be broadcast on CBS Sports Radio 860 AM with the voices of Gabe Farias and Shawn Morris. CBS Sports Radio 860 AM broadcasts will be available at their CBS Sports Radio 860 AM. 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 2014 season marked the Cardinals's first season of Southland Conference play. They were led by third-year head coach Larry Kennan. Home games were played at Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium. They finished the season 2–9, 2–6 in Southland play.

Schedule

Source: [1]

Date Time Opponent Site TV Result Attendance
September 5 2:00 PM Texas A&M–Kingsville* Gayle and Tom Benson StadiumSan Antonio, TX UIWtv W 18–16   5,229
September 12 6:00 PM at McNeese State Cowboy StadiumLake Charles, LA ASN L 6–43   12,804
September 19 2:00 PM Nicholls Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium • San Antonio, TX UIWtv W 20–10   3,009
September 26 7:00 PM at UTEP* Sun Bowl StadiumEl Paso, TX C-USA Digital L 17–27   22,322
October 3 2:00 PM Northwestern State Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium • San Antonio, TX UIWtv W 45–31   3,012
October 10 6:00 PM at No. 11 Sam Houston State Bowers StadiumHuntsville, TX FCS L 7–59   6,508
October 25 2:00 PM Abilene Christiandagger Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium • San Antonio, TX ASN W 25–20   3,175
October 31 3:00 PM at Stephen F. Austin Homer Bryce StadiumNacogdoches, TX ESPN3 L 21–55   4,814
November 7 7:00 PM at Southeastern Louisiana Strawberry StadiumHammond, LA ESPN3 W 16–2   3,474
November 14 2:00 PM Lamar Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium • San Antonio, TX UIWtv L 21–28   4,402
November 21 2:00 PM at Houston Baptist Husky StadiumHouston, TX W 30–3   2,251
*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 Tight Ends / Travel Coordinator North Texas 2015
Alan Ford Nickel Backs Incarnate Word 2014
Darin Lovat Strength and Conditioning Coach UNLV 2012
T.R. St. Charles Head Football Athletic Trainer Vanderbilt 2008

Roster

2015 Incarnate Word Cardinals Football

Quarterback

  •  3 Taylor Woods – Senior (6'3, 205)
  •  4 Trent Brittain – Sophomore (6'2, 205)
  •  5 Breylann McCollum – Sophomore (6'2, 210)
  •  8 McLane Carter – Freshman (6'3, 195)
  • 17 Jordan Scelfo – Senior (5'10, 190)

Running Back

  •  7 Dorland Fields – Freshman (5'9, 200)
  • 20 Keshon Leonard – Sophomore (5'7, 170)
  • 24 Sean Flannel – Junior (5'10, 190)
  • 25 Broderick Reeves – Junior (5'9, 195)
  • 26 Junior Sessions – Junior (5'10, 215)

Wide Receiver

  •  2 Jordan Hicks – Junior (5'8, 170)
  •  6 Lamont Johnson – Freshman (6'0, 170)
  • 11 Clint Killough – Senior (5'10, 180)
  • 16 Daryl Brooks – Junior (6'4, 195)
  • 21 Stefon Martin – Junior (6'2, 195)
  • 22 Jamari Gilbert – Sophomore (6'2, 185)
  • 80 Kaleb Hardy – Sophomore (6'4, 215)
  • 81 Kody Edwards – Junior (6'0, 165)
  • 82 Taylor Hudson – Senior (6'1, 190)
  • 84 Trevor Smith – Senior (5'7, 175)
  • 85 Anthony Marciano – Freshman (5'11, 185)
  • 86 Gabriel Taylor – Senior (6'7, 215)
  • 87 Dillon Manz – Freshman (6'2, 205)

Tight End

  • 40 Luis Lopez – Freshman (6'4, 265)
  • 45 Cole WickSenior (6'7, 255)
  • 47 Josh Esukpa – Junior (6'1, 245)
  • 83 Thaddeus Greene – Junior (6'4, 215)
  • 89 John Myers – Freshman (6'6, 240)
 

H-Back

  • 29 John Oglesby – Junior (6'1, 220)
  • 44 Cyril Clarke – Junior (6'1, 220)
  • 46 Jamaal Ojo – Junior (6'0, 225)

Offensive Line

  • 53 Matt McCarthy – C – Junior (6'3, 285)
  • 57 Devyn Jensen – OG – Sophomore (6'3, 270)
  • 60 Josh Esukpa – OL – Sophomore (6'1, 260)
  • 61 Draven Taylor – OT – Sophomore (6'2, 298)
  • 63 Tyler Preston – C – Freshman (6'3, 300)
  • 64 Roberto Limon – OG – Freshman (6'3, 325)
  • 68 Isaiah Carrizales – OL – Freshman (6'1, 225)
  • 69 Trevor Mason – OT – Junior (6'7, 290)
  • 70 Nathan Thompson – OT – Senior (6'5, 300)
  • 71 Aaron Rodriguez – OL – Freshman (6'3, 282)
  • 74 Cameron Wilson – OT – Freshman (6'4, 290)
  • 75 Jeremy Jones – OG – Freshman (6'5, 287)
  • 76 Austin Jennings – OG – Sophomore (6'4, 290)
  • 77 Zach Fattig – OG – Junior (6'3, 285)

Defensive Line

  • 54 Corey Lee – DE – Junior (6'0, 272)
  • 55 Darius Montgomery – DE – Freshman (6'2, 266)
  • 59 Sam Hines – NT – “ Senior (6’0, 250)”
  • 72 Phillip Higgins – DE – Freshman (6'0, 240)
  • 88 Justin Roberts – DE – “ Sophomore (6’4, 255)”
  • 91 Dallin Muti – NT – Senior (5'11, 285)
  • 93 Tyler Colbert – NT – Sophomore (6'1, 300)
  • 94 Phillip Franco – DL – “Freshman (6’0, 240)”
  • 96 John Williams – NT – Freshman (6'2, 310)
  • 97 Eric England – NT – Sophomore (6'0, 270)
  • 98 Jawara Beasley – DE – Sophomore (6'3, 252)
  • 99 Alex Jenkins – DE – Junior (6'6, 275)
 

Linebacker

  •  8 Myke Tavarres – OLB – Senior (6'2, 220)
  •  9 Josh Zellars – ILB – Junior (6'0, 210)
  • 15 Quandre Washington – ILB – Sophomore (6'1, 217)
  • 19 Jerome McElroy – OLB/DE – “Senior (6’0, 240)”
  • 33 Joel Higgins – ILB – Junior (6'0, 225)
  • 34 Greg Lemon – OLB – Sophomore (6'2, 235)
  • 35 Padyn Giebler – ILB – “Senior (6’0, 230)”
  • 43 Michael Allen – ILB – Junior (6'0, 210)
  • 50 George Schwanenberg – ILB – Sophomore (5'11, 215)
  • 51 Denzel Thomas – OLB – Sophomore (6'1, 225)
  • 52 Israel Acuay – OLB – Freshman (6'2, 245)
  • 56 Noah McMeans – OLB – Freshman (6'4, 205)
  • 65 Halston Draeger – OLB – “Freshman (6’0, 211)
  • 66 West Lambert – ILB – Freshman (6'0, 220)
  • 92 Blake Klumpp – OLB – Freshman (6'3, 240)

Defensive Back

  •  1 Daryl Irby – CB – Junior (5'10, 179)
  • 10 Brandon Tanksley – S – Senior (6'2, 210)
  • 12 Robert Johnson – S – Senior (6'0, 200)
  • 13 Jeilyn Williams – CB – Sophomore (5'9, 170)
  • 14 Jared Ambres – S – Sophomore (6’0, 200)”
  • 17 Sean Hoeferkamp – S – Sophomore (6'1, 201)
  • 18 Adrian Norwood Jr. – S – Junior (6'0, 205)
  • 23 Kobie Douglas – CB – Senior (5'9, 162)
  • 27 Trey Colbert – S – Junior (6'0, 210)
  • 28 Da’Shawn Brown-Key – DB – Freshman (6'1, 180)
  • 30 Jawun Jiles – S – Freshman (5'10, 193)
  • 31 Troy Lara – S – Senior (5'11, 195)
  • 32 Jamarkese Williams – CB – Freshman (6'3, 183)
  • 36 Shane Piatnik – S – Freshman (6'0, 200)
  • 37 Damon Weaver – S – “Freshman (6’0, 190)
  • 38 Tim McCoy – S – Freshman (5'11, 195)
  • 48 David Nader – DB – Sophomore (5'11, 200)

Place Kicker

  • 41 Cody Seidel – Freshman (6'2, 200)

Punter

  • 42 Chase Ellerbee – Freshman (6'2, 210)
  • 49 Ramon Coto, Jr. – “Sophomore (5’11, 240)”

Depth chart

Defense
FS
12 Robert Johnson, Sr
17 Sean Hoeferkamp, So
WLB ILB ILB SLB
92 Blake Klumpp, Fr 9 Josh Zellars, Jr 35 Padyn Giebler, Sr 8 Myke Tavarres, Sr
51 Denzel Thomas, So 15 Quandre Washington, So 33 Joel Higgins, Jr 52 Israel Acuay, Fr
SS
18 Adrian Norwood, Jr
30 Juwan Jiles, Fr
CB
23 Kobie Douglas, Sr
13 Jeilyn Williams, Fr
DE NT DE
98 Jawara Beasley, So 91 Dallin Muti, Sr 99 Alex Jenkins, Jr
55 Darrius Montgomery, Fr 93 Tyler Colbert, So 19 Jerome McElroy, Sr
CB
31 Troy Lara, Sr
32 Jamarkese Williams, Fr
Offense
WR
81 Kody Edwards, So
11 Clint Killough, Sr
LT LG C RG RT
70 Nathan Thompson, Sr 76 Austin Jennings, So 53 Matt McCarthy, Jr 57 Devyn Jensen, So 61 Draven Taylor, So
69 Trevor Mason, Jr 64 Roberto Limon, Fr 63 Tyler Preston, Fr 77 Zach Fattig, Jr 74 Cameron Wilson, Fr
TE
45 Cole Wick, Sr
44 Cyril Clarke, Sr
WR
22 Jamari Gilbert, So
2 Jordan Hicks, Jr
QB
4 Trent Brittain, So
17 Jordan Scelfo, Sr
RB
26 Junior Sessions, Jr
25 Broderick Reeves, Jr
7 Dorland Fields, Fr
FB
29 John Oglesby, Jr
44 Cyril Clarke, Jr
Special Teams
PK 41 Cody Seidel, Fr
P 49 Ramon Coto, Jr., So
KR 22 Jamari Gilbert, So
PR 81 Kody Edwards, So
LS 92 Blake Klumpp, Fr
H 17 Jordan Scelfo, Sr

[2]

Postseason Honors

The following Cardinals received postseason honors for the 2015 season:[3]

Associated Press FCS All-America Second-Team
LB Myke Tavarres - Senior

STATS FCS All-America First-Team
LB Myke Tavarres - Senior

AFCA FCS All-America First-Team
LB Myke Tavarres - Senior

All-Southland Conference First-Team
TE Cole Wick - Senior
LB Myke Tavarres - Senior

All-Southland Conference Second-Team
DB Kobie Douglas - Senior

All-Southland Conference Honorable Mention
QB Trent Brittain - Sophomore
OL Nathan Thompson - Senior
DE Alex Jenkins - Junior
LB Josh Zellars - Junior
DB Robert Johnson - Senior
KR Kody Edwards - Sophomore
PR Jordan Hicks - Junior

Southland Conference Newcomer of the Year
LB Myke Tavarres - Senior

NFLPA Collegiate Bowl Invitee
LB Myke Tavarres - Senior

Southland Conference Academic All-Conference
QB Trent Brittain - Sophomore
TE Cole Wick - Senior
DE Alex Jenkins - Junior
LB Padyn Giebler - Senior
DB Daryl Irby - Junior

CoSIDA Academic All-America First-Team
LB Padyn Giebler - Senior

Game summaries

Texas A&M–Kingsville

Texas A&M–Kingsville

Texas A&M–Kingsville at Incarnate Word
1 234Total
Javelinas 0 970 16
Cardinals 0 378 18
  • Date: September 5
  • Location: Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium
    San Antonio, TX
  • Game start: 2:00 PM CDT
  • Elapsed time: 2:59
  • Game attendance: 5,229
  • Game weather: 93°, Slightly overcast
  • TV announcers (UIWtv): Chris Reyes & Anthony Gollab

Sources:

Overall record Last meeting Result
0–3 2012 L 17–20

@ McNeese State

Incarnate Word at McNeese State
1 234Total
Cardinals 0 006 6
Cowboys 7 22014 43
  • Date: September 12
  • Location: Cowboy Stadium
    Lake Charles, LA
  • Game start: 6:00 PM CDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:18
  • Game attendance: 12,804
  • Game weather: Fair
  • TV announcers (ASN): Lincoln Rose & ND Kalu

Sources:

Overall record Last meeting Result
0–1 2014 L 21–41

Nicholls State

Nicholls State at Incarnate Word
1 234Total
Colonels 7 300 10
Cardinals 0 7310 20
  • Date: September 19
  • Location: Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium
    San Antonio, TX
  • Game start: 2:00 PM CDT
  • Elapsed time: 2:51
  • Game attendance: 3,009
  • Game weather: 90°F, Partly cloudy
  • TV announcers (UIWtv): Chris Reyes & Anthony Gollab

Sources:

Overall record Last meeting Result
1–0 2014 W 38–20

@ UTEP

Incarnate Word at UTEP
1 234Total
Cardinals 3 770 17
Miners 7 3710 27
  • Date: September 26
  • Location: Sun Bowl Stadium
    El Paso, TX
  • Game start: 7:00 PM CDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:11
  • Game attendance: 22,322

Sources:

Overall record Last meeting Result
First meeting

Northwestern State

Northwestern State at Incarnate Word
1 234Total
Demons 14 737 31
Cardinals 0 141417 45
  • Date: October 3
  • Location: Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium
    San Antonio, TX
  • Game start: 2:00 PM CDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:08
  • Game attendance: 3,012
  • Game weather: 82°, Sunny

Sources:

Overall record Last meeting Result
0–1 2014 L 12–49

@ Sam Houston State

Incarnate Word at Sam Houston State
1 234Total
Cardinals 0 070 7
#11 Bearkats 24 2870 59
  • Date: October 10
  • Location: Bowers Stadium
    Huntsville, TX
  • Game start: 6:00 PM CDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:10
  • Game attendance: 6,508

Sources:

Overall record Last meeting Result
0–3 2014 L 19–40

Abilene Christian

Abilene Christian at Incarnate Word
1 234Total
Wildcats 0 3170 20
Cardinals 7 369 25
  • Date: October 25
  • Location: Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium
    San Antonio, TX
  • Game start: 2:00 PM CDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:08
  • Game attendance: 3,175
  • Game weather: 64°, Overcast
  • TV announcers (ASN): Lincoln Rose, Lemont Williams, Chris Mycoskie

Sources:

Overall record Last meeting Result
1–5 2014 L 0–21

@ Stephen F. Austin

Incarnate Word at Stephen F. Austin
1 234Total
Cardinals 7 770 21
Lumberjacks 7 201414 55
  • Date: October 31
  • Location: Homer Bryce Stadium
    Nacogdoches, TX
  • Game start: 3:00 PM CDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:15
  • Game attendance: 4,814
  • Game weather: Mid 60s, Cloudy, Misty
  • Television network: ESPN3

Sources:

Overall record Last meeting Result
0–1 2014 L 3–38

@ Southeastern Louisiana

Incarnate Word at Southeastern Louisiana
1 234Total
Cardinals 7 360 16
Lions 0 200 2
  • Date: November 7
  • Location: Strawberry Stadium
    Hammond, LA
  • Game start: 7:00 PM CST
  • Elapsed time: 2:57
  • Game attendance: 3,474
  • Game weather: 70°F, Heavy Rain
  • Referee: Marvel July
  • Television network: ESPN3

Sources:

Overall record Last meeting Result
0–2 2014 L 7–63

Lamar

Lamar at Incarnate Word
1 234Total
Cardinals (LU) 7 0714 28
Cardinals (UIW) 0 7014 21
  • Date: November 14
  • Location: Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium
    San Antonio, TX
  • Game start: 2:00 PM CST
  • Elapsed time: 2:57
  • Game attendance: 4,402
  • Game weather: Temp: 61 Wind: NE 2 Weather: Overcast and cool
  • Referee: Randy Christal

Sources:

Overall record Last meeting Result
0–2 2014 L 20–31

@ Houston Baptist

Incarnate Word at Houston Baptist
1 234Total
Cardinals 14 772 30
Huskies 0 300 3
  • Date: November 21
  • Location: Husky Stadium
    Houston, TX
  • Game start: 2:00 PM CST
  • Elapsed time: 2:35
  • Game attendance: 2,251
  • Game weather: 63°F, Overcast and Windy
  • Referee: Marvel Judy

Sources:

Overall record Last meeting Result
2–0 2014 W 31–8

References

  1. "Future Football Schedules". University of the Incarnate Word. Retrieved March 20, 2015.
  2. "2015 UIW FOOTBALL DEPTH CHART" (PDF). University of the Incarnate Word Athletics. Retrieved October 28, 2015.
  3. "Tavarres Leads UIW All-Conference Selections". University of the Incarnate Word Athletics. Retrieved November 27, 2015.
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