2011 Football Headlines
Huntingdon joins USA South Athletic Conference
May 10, 2012
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Huntingdon College President J. Cameron West announced today that Huntingdon will join the NCAA-Division III USA South Athletic Conference beginning in the fall of 2013. Huntingdon and Covenant College (Ga.) were approved as members at a meeting of the USA South presidents yesterday. Current USA South members are Averett University (Va.), Ferrum College (Va.), Greensboro College (N.C.), Mary Baldwin College (Va.), Meredith College (N.C.), Methodist University (N.C.), N.C. Wesleyan College (N.C.), William Peace University (N.C.), and the conference's newest members, LaGrange College (Ga.), Piedmont College (Ga.), and Maryville College (Tenn.).
Huntingdon’s Swift named to NFF Hampshire Honor Society
May 02, 2012
DALLAS – Huntingdon offensive lineman A.J. Swift was named to the 2012 National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame's Hampshire Honor Society on Wednesday. A total of 721 players from 232 schools, including Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III from Baylor and Stanford's Andrew Luck, were selected. Joining Swift from the state of Alabama are Auburn University's Barrett Trotter and Troy University's Jamie Hampton.
Huntingdon’s Pearcy signs free-agent contract with Falcons
April 28, 2012
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Cody Pearcy didn't become the first Huntingdon football player picked in the NFL Draft on Saturday. But he did become the first Hawk to sign with a NFL team.
Pearcy draws praise from former NFL head coach Bill Parcells
April 25, 2012
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Huntingdon senior Cody Pearcy is continuing to gain attention as the NFL Draft approaches. In addition to coverage from newspapers, television stations and radio programs across Alabama and Georgia, the Phenix City native is continuing to gain national exposure as well. Tuesday night, former NFL head coach Bill Parcells brought up Pearcy's name on ESPN as a potential sleeper pick in this weekend's NFL Draft. Parcells' mention of Pearcy has created interest on message boards, Facebook and Twitter.
2011-12 Huntingdon Athletic Awards
April 17, 2012
Huntingdon offered best of both worlds for Swift
April 15, 2012
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – When someone asks Huntingdon senior A.J. Swift what he did over the summer, they probably don't get the answer they were expecting. After all, how many college students can answer that they participated in the Department of Energy Nuclear Chemistry Summer School at Brookhaven National Laboratory in New York? Or, that they were an Applied Chemistry Intern for ASRC Aerospace at Kennedy Space Center? Swift has done both, traveling to New York last summer and Kennedy Space Center during the summer between his freshman and sophomore years at Huntingdon.
Huntingdon's Pearcy and Anthony generating interest from NFL and CFL scouts
March 26, 2012
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Huntingdon seniors Cody Pearcy and Keith Anthony were record setters during their four seasons with the Hawks' football program. Pearcy set the standard for Huntingdon receivers and owns the program's career marks for receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns. On the opposite side of the ball, Anthony was equally impressive as a defensive back and finished his college career as Huntingdon's career leader in interceptions and second all-time leading tackler. Now, the two hope to become the first Huntingdon football players to reach the professional level.
Huntingdon’s Turk named to Troy University Hall of Fame
March 07, 2012
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Huntingdon head football coach Mike Turk was recently selected to the Troy University Athletic Hall of Fame. Turk and 10 other current or former Trojans were announced as the inaugural class by Troy athletic director Steve Dennis on Tuesday. Joining Turk in the first class are former Troy President Ralph Adams, former football coach Billy Atkins, current football coach Larry Blakeney, former quarterback Sim Byrd, current men’s basketball coach Don Maestri, Vergil Parks McKinley (Troy’s first football coach), former women’s basketball player Denise Monroe, former track and field standout Charles Oliver, former baseball coach Chase Riddle and former Troy defensive end and current Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarcus Ware.
Huntingdon football schedule set for 2012
March 01, 2012
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Huntingdon College athletic department officially released its 2012 football schedule on Thursday. The Hawks’ schedule features six teams from the 2011 schedule, two 2011 playoff teams and two teams Huntingdon will be playing for the first time. The Hawks’ seven NCAA Division III opponents combined for 47 wins last season.
Huntingdon’s Rader named head football coach at Maryville
January 20, 2012
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Huntingdon assistant football coach Mike Rader was announced as the head coach at Maryville College on Friday. Rader spent eight seasons with the Hawks, joining the program during its second season of competition. As the receivers coach, he was part of 51 victories in 78 games.
Huntingdon trio looking forward to second All-Star opportunity
January 15, 2012
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Huntingdon seniors Willie McDowell, Cody Pearcy and Keith Anthony each enjoyed their first experience in an All-Star football game in December. On Monday, the three will have a chance to play in another All-Star game -- the Hansen Bowl. “It’s always exciting to be able to go play football,” McDowell said. “This game has an established tradition and it’s a great opportunity to be able to play in it. With the amount of talent on the rosters, it’s a great chance to see how you match up with some of the best in the country. “There are a lot of us that hope this game will help us get noticed. You don’t know what is going to happen, but I hope I can make the most of this opportunity.”
Huntingdon’s Anthony named Defensive Player of the Game in All American Bowl
December 17, 2011
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Huntingdon safety Keith Anthony stepped on to Mall of America Field on Saturday, appreciative of one more opportunity to play football. Playing in the All American Bowl at the Metrodome, the Eclectic native tried to soak in the atmosphere with Huntingdon receivers Willie McDowell and Cody Pearcy. A few hours later, Anthony was being congratulated for being named Defensive Player of the Game for the Stripes team.
Huntingdon’s Chappell earns All-American recognition
December 17, 2011
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Defensive tackle D.J. Chappell stepped into a leadership role for the Huntingdon football team this season. Chappell raised his level of play as a junior and became one of the Hawks’ leaders on the field and off. His success was recognized on Saturday with the release of the D3football.com All-American teams. Chappell was named honorable mention All-American and is the first Huntingdon football player to earn a position on the list.
Huntingdon’s Anthony, McDowell and Pearcy set to play in All American Bowl
December 16, 2011
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Playing in an NFL stadium is something most football players grow up dreaming about. It’s certainly something Cody Pearcy thought about when he was growing up in Phenix City. Keith Anthony and Willie McDowell had the same dreams when they were growing up in Eclectic. On Saturday, the three Huntingdon College seniors will get that opportunity when they take the field at the Metrodome as part of the 16th annual All American Bowl.
Huntingdon’s Chappell, Manuel and Anthony earn All-Region honors
December 05, 2011
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Huntingdon defensive tackle D.J. Chappell made an impression this season. A dominant force from the start, Chappell drew extra attention from opposing teams. The junior’s play also drew attention from D3football.com. With the release of the D3football.com All-South Region Team on Monday, Chappell became the first Huntingdon player to earn first-team All-Region recognition.
Huntingdon football season ends at 7th-ranked Wesley
November 12, 2011
DOVER, Del. – The Huntingdon Hawks knew they had a tough challenge in front of them on Saturday. Facing seventh-ranked Wesley College at Scott D. Miller Stadium, the Hawks entered the game with hopes of an upset and a possible playoff berth. The Wolverines ended those hopes with a 41-point first half and a 54-13 win over the Hawks.