Mustang Booster Club Hamburger Cookout a Success

The annual football scrimmage and hamburger cookout were a tremendous success on Tuesday night as the large contingent of fans from Lipscomb and Beech alike enjoyed the festivities.  Many thanks to everyone that came to the event!  Special thanks go out to many people for all of the hard work.  Here are a few special “pats on the back” and hopefully we have not left anyone out that deserves special mention.  First to Rhonda Lehmer and Linda Hudson for organizing the football side of things with the extra food and set-up.  To David and Cheryl Harper, our Football Game Day leaders.  Then to Greg and Dede Fuson for surviving the first night as our new concessionaires and doing a tremendous job.  Thanks to Greg, Kirk Lehmer and others for cooking the burgers.  Also to James and Bo Carbine as presidents of the Booster Club for hosting the event which always serves as a signal for the end of summer and beginning of school.  To all those that brought food.  To Don Hudson, Joe Simpson and Jimmy Williams for providing the chain gang.  To Coaches Morris and Temple as well as Benjamin Seamon for serving as referees.  It is nice to know that coaches and former players actually do know the rules.  To Kim Simpson for giving the first look and selling the new official Lipscomb Mustang shirt for the season.  Then to the parents that stepped up in leadership roles for the parent/coach devotion following the scrimmage.  Finally, to anyone else that deserves a THANK YOU but has been inadvertently left off of this list.

Lansdell to Head Up
Nashville Christian Team

Rivals.Com Now Hosting the Mustangfanpage
Thanks to Greg Gough and his staff at
 Rivals.com of now being the official host of the Mustangfanpage Website.  Rivals.com and its related entities have been strong supporters of David Lipscomb High School Football.  The Rivals.com Companies have been a major advertiser on the Lipscomb Sports Network for the past several years.  Their involvement with the Network has allowed Mustang Football to be heard around the world.  Thanks again to Greg Gough and the Rivals.com folks.

Official TSSAA Championship
Photos are now Posted
ON SPORTPIX.COM
Nearly 2000 pictures now posted.  Order yours today.  Still taking orders




Lipscomb University Studies Football

After hearing and helping to spread all of the rumors about Lipscomb University during the past several years, we can now finally start talking about it in the open.  "The Tennessean" Reported in its Monday, Feb 12th edition that Lipscomb is currently involved in a feasibility study of adding  Division I-AA Non-scholarship football.  I have added some links below to provide you more information about the potential opponents the Bisons would play and the conference membership.

The Unofficial Home of Lipscomb U. Football
The Pioneer League Website
The Pioneer League Fan Website
The Tennessean's  2-12-07 Story

 

Final or New Project for the Mustangfanpage
 

Can you name the years or the era the Mustangs wore these helmets?  I have decided to solicit help to work  on two final projects for the Mustangfanpage.  One is to create all of the former helmets worn over the life of the program.  Some of which are seen above.  The other is to attempt to record the name of every player to have played football or were trainers or managers at David Lipscomb High School since the inception of the program in the 1930's.  If you are interested in helping out with this project, please let me know.
 

Check this out! Be sure and watch the video in its entirety. 




Can You Name Them?
These former Mustangs were all starters on the 2002 State Championship Team.  This picture was taken in Paris, France in December of 2006.  Can you name them and their
positions? Click here to see the correct answers.

What We Missed This Year!

Everyone is aware that we did not have a band to perform
during the 2006 Football season.  This action had a negative effect on our spirit this past season.  Click here to see what we all potentially missed out during the season.



Final Football Meeting Announced
Coach Mac has just announced the final Football Meeting (Banquet).  It will take place on Monday January 29th at 6:00 PM in the HS Cafeteria.  For those who are not attending this meeting, you can still order the 2006 Season Highlite DVD.  This package includes all of the 2006 Football Radio Broadcasts, all of the Mustangfanpage files, and a CD of all the pictures that have appeared on the website plus some that you have not seen.  To get additional information on ordering this season ending package contact me via email.

Mustangs to Face Stratford
in 2007

The David Lipscomb Mustangs last faced a Metro team in the 2000 season, a win over Hillwood.  This will be the first meeting between the two schools.  The Mustangs will travel to the Spartan home field for the 2007 matchup. Stratford will return the favor in the 2008 season.  In the modern era of David Lipscomb football, the Mustangs overall record vs. Nashville Metro teams is 38-34-1. Coach Mac Mustang team's record against Metro teams is 13-7.  Stratford replaces Clarksville Northwest on the Lipscomb schedule.  We will soon post the 2007 Schedule.

Post Season Honors
It is that time of year where players are acknowledged for their play during the 2006 Season.  Several Mustangs are expected to receive such honors.  Click Here to monitor the process.  Now posted is the Tennessee Football Coaches Association's All-State Team.  Soon to be announced will be the Tennessee Sports Writers All-State Team, The All-Region Team, and the Tennessean's All Mid-State Team (which will be announced around Christmas).

Featured Updates:
The Future of the Mustangfanpage
Reflections on the 2006 Season
A look at the 2007 Mustangs
The Top Rated Teams

A MacWish for Christmas

We recently acquired Coach Mac's Wish List for Santa.  We thought we would post it here on the website, in case Santa was surfing the net prior to Christmas looking for ideas.

For Coach Glenn McCadams:
1.  A tower to overlook the Mustang practice field. (But in better condition than the one at Vandy as shown above)
2.  A year supply of Nutty Buddies
3.  An elusive win
4.  Another male grandchild
5.  A Bison Football
6.  New practice jerseys with numbers on them.
7.  6 lineman that average 6'5" and weigh 290.
8.  A remodeled locker room and weight room
9.  A Hummer
10.  Some new hay to put into the barn
11.  To meet a Chinese who cares
12.  A Poem from Patricia Binkley
13.  A real Lipscomb Fight Song
14.  A new sideline Reporter
15.  Some imagination
16. Computer Skills
17.  A Golf Pass
18. A preferred Booster Club Parking Pass
19.  Someone new to handle the Mustangfanpage
20.  A Successful 2007 Football Season


Maryville Moves into Second
Lipscomb bumped to 4th but gap narrows

East Tennessee's Maryville High School on the heels of back
to back State Championships and undefeated seasons of 2004
and 2005 leaped frog in front of David Lipscomb and
Trousdale County in the overall winning percentages since the TSSAA Reclassification in 2003.  All schools trail Riverdale High School.
The Top 4
1.  Riverdale 179-19 .904
2.  Maryville 164-26 .863
3.  Trousdale County 158-28  .849
4.  David Lipscomb  161-30 .842

Mustang's Season Finishes at 13-2
2006 3A State Runner Up

It was a chilly afternoon in Murfreesboro as the Mustangs would face the number 1 team and favorite to win it all the Fulton Falcons.  Mustangs set the tone early with a ground control game while the defense kept the high flying Falcon offense and Dennis Rogan out of the endzone during the entire first half.  However, the Mustangs could not punch a score in and the Falcon defense capitalized on a Mustang turnover and recovered a fumble and returned it for the only score of the first half.  During the first half, the Mustangs led every statistical category but the one on the scoreboard:  Fulton 8 Lipscomb 0. The Mustang Defense limited Rogan to less than 50 yards rushing during the half.

The Mustangs were able to score two times during the
second half, a short Matt Elrod run and a long pass from Hunt to Lehning, and one two point conversion accounted for all of the Mustang scoring.  However, two other huge plays were called back on penalties, one hold and the other a block in the back.  It was during the second half as well as the explosive Fulton offensive would find the endzone.  The Lipscomb defense was on the field for longer durations and began to show some wear as the Falcons were able to present their own ground game.  The second half adjustment for the Falcons were to change some blocking schemes within their own backfield.  They brought in big lineman which bore some running creases for Rogan and the Falcon backs.  They were also able to convert several 3rd down and long plays.
The Mustangs played hard and never said die as they would play to the very end.
With the Mustangs controlling the game as they did in the first half and not being able to punch in a score proved to the Falcon staff that they could stop the Mustangs.  Their defensive speed was quite evident.  The Mustangs made some big gains and were caught by pursuit and from behind, where as during the regular season and the playoffs, these would have been touchdowns.
From the comments from the media and folks in the press box these were the keys to the Fulton Victory:
1.  Mustangs not getting a score in the first half.
2.  Fumble recovery returned for the TD
3.  The two big Lipscomb penalties for drive killers
4.  Fulton using their jumbo package in blocking and controlling the second half clock.
5.  Fulton remained composed during the game and did not implode with stupid penalties as they have shown at various times during the season and the playoffs.
6.  Fulton's size and speed were evident.

While many in the press box media room had expected a blow out by the Falcons, it was very much a game worth watching and enjoying.  The Mustangs made a game out of it even with their mistakes and miscues. 
The Mustangfanpage congratulates the Fulton Falcons in their victory.  They earned it and made the plays to win the game.  Credit the Mustang players and staff, it was ALL left on the field.  It was a great and successful season.  By the accounts of a number of prognosticators, the two teams that were to play in the title game, got there.  The better team of the day won the game. 




Whoooo...DAT?
 David Lipscomb  and Company journeyed to Dyersburg and presented their version of "Shock and Awe" as the Mustangs rolled to a 42-10 victory over the Host Dyersburg Trojans (Region 7).  The Mustangs won the opening toss and
deferred to the second half.  Lipscomb's defense held the Trojans on their first possession and forced a punt.  Then
the Mustang offense would hit the field running and scored
on their first drive.  We might as well go on and get this out of the way, The Mustangs never punted the entire game.  Dyersburg would get on the scoreboard with a nice drive of their own, but that would be their only TD of the game.  The Trojans did manage a field goal with seconds left in the opening half.  Halftime score was 21-10.  Lipscomb received the second half kickoff and finished that possession with a score as well.  The offense behind a
magnificent line accounted for over 400 yards of rushing.  Matt Elrod with a big night with over 180 yards on the
ground and 4 TD's.  The Three headed running monster of Elrod, Moneypenny, Holt and Davis all with a big night.  But the monster got even bigger as Brad Hunt turned it up field and a TD. 
The Mustangs dominated so much on offense during the second half that Dyersburg only had the ball for 5 minutes.
The Mustang defense did a good job as well limiting the Trojans to only 10 first half points and keeping Dyersburg Mr. Football Tyler Caldwell out of the endzone.  The Defense also posted two huge 4 and short stops on the Trojan offense.
The Mustangs will now travel to MTSU next Saturday and will face a very talented and athletic Knoxville Fulton who defeated Pearl Cohn in Nashville.  Kickoff will be at 12:00 Noon CST.

Where's The Fan's
They were in Dyersburg!  The Lipscomb fans which had fallen off in their attendance or were showing up around kickoff at the Reese Smith Athletic Complex during the last few weeks of the regular season and post season made a dramatic reappearance.  The Lipscomb faithful found new life during the second half of the quarterfinal game with Giles County.  Approximately 2000 Mustang Maniacs nearly filled the visiting side of the Dyersburg stadium.  It was impressive as they were loud in their support of the Mustangs.  Coach Mac during his post game radio interviewed instead of commenting about the game and another trip to the Championship game spent those few moments acknowledging his appreciation and the team's of the turnout at the game.  The Lipscomb fans made their way to Dyersburg from their Thanksgiving destinations.

UP Next
Looming for the Mustangs will be the Fulton Falcons from Knoxville and Region 2.  The Falcons feature a running back, Dennis Rogan who has already committed to the University of Tennessee.  The Falcons are always one of the preseason favorites to be playing on Championship Day.  You will be able to find out more information on Fulton in our scouting report page.  Click on the Fulton Helmet at the top of this page for the link to their information.  Their Mustangfanpage coverage will be updated during the entire week.



More Pictures from Giles County Playoff Game

Click the logo above and it will direct you to the Clark Randolph website

Making Plans to Dyersburg



A group of parents and fans are making plans for a special trip to Dyersburg.  If there is enough interest, the group will be renting a luxury bus(es).  To see these special busses visit www.luxurybus.net
Once on the site click on our Coaches.  Then click on the Reagan and Kennedy Busses.  If you are interested in joining in on the fun be sure to check with your football class liaison or contact Scott Lucas.  Based on the number who commit, the cost will be approximately +/-  $50.00 per head.  Each bus can accommodate comfortably 24 people.  We can get multiple busses if need be.  The committee will need your commitment ASAP as they hope to make those reservations on Tuesday.  There is also talk about busses to take students to the game.  I expect more information will soon be announced.  These announcements are not just limited to player families...but for all those Mustang fans who want to make the trip and have some fun on the way--but with your game faces on.  Don't hesitate long.  Secure your spot(s).

MUSTANGS GUT ONE OUT
It was one of those nights where you had to play a team twice in one season. It just happens to be perhaps one of the best teams in your region and deep into the playoffs.  Credit Giles County's Coaching Staff and their players for coming in and playing the Mustangs until the very end.  It was evident early in the ballgame that the Bobcats had prepared well and were successful in shutting down the Lipscomb offense during the first half.  Credit the Mustang Defense despite giving up some yardage on the ground to the Bobcat QB Dunnavant of only giving up one score in the first half.  Dunnavant was the surprise of the night as Lipscomb was looking for Sam Edgmon to take the lead in the Bobcat offense.  Dunnavant's knee injury did not effect him early in the contest, however late in the 3rd quarter it appeared that he was slowing.  Credit the Mustang staff for making some offensive adjustments at halftime and were able to post 21 points during the second half.  The slant pass to Rogers and his speed tied the game at 7.  The Bobcats then answered to take the lead for the final time of the evening.  A screen pass to Elrod for another TD would tie the game and finally a late 5 yard Elrod TD run in the game would seal the victory.  Oh yeah, The Mustang Defense held the Bobcats in check for most of the entire second half.

The Mustangs will practice on Thanksgiving Day in preparation for the semi-final game in Dyersburg on Friday.  We will be updating the Dyersburg scouting report thru out the week.  So be sure and check back.

A Night To Remember
It was around 4:15 when the Bobcats fans began assembling in the parking lot of the Reese Smith Athletic Complex.  However the gates would not open until 5:00.  The Lipscomb officials had prepared for a standing room crowd with additional bleachers brought in to accommodate the folks from Pulaski.  Another Ticket gate was created at the North Endzone.  By 5:00-5:30-the parking lot entrance at Caldwell lane was at gridlock with traffic backed up all the way to Granny White and a good distance on Caldwell to Franklin Rd.  The 4-way stop also had traffic backed up at Lealand Lane in both directions.  Giles County Team busses had difficulty making the turn into the complex.  One bus went off the road and was stuck for a short time.  The Giles County fans quickly filled not only the visiting side stands and the temporary seats but also the standing room areas in the end zones.  Many had brought lawn chairs and lined them up along the fences.  Finally a number of the fans made their way over to the Lipscomb side.  These fans were a little more cordial than the Lexington group from a year ago.  Donna Brasher, The Lipscomb Cheerleaders, and the Pep Club tried to get the students out early with food from Baja Burrito and a 6:15 Pep Rally but only 40-50  of the student body made it there in time to eat and participate in the rally.  While a few of the Lipscomb fans got the memo to get there early, it was still a late arriving Mustang crowd.  Many were probably still trying to secure a parking space.  We warned you.  It was near the end of the first quarter before we got everybody into the stadium.  While the crowd was not the largest to witness a game at the Reese Smith Athletic Complex, it does rank in the top 3.  Last year's game with Lexington had to be the largest.  The Goodpasture game in 1999 was probably the second largest and this year's game at third.  The Giles County fans were very
vocal during the game with their band playing during every Lipscomb offensive set.  (We tried to warn them in advance, The Mustangs miss their band and enjoyed the music)  The Giles County students lined up to present their team at the start of the game.  The Lipscomb crowd did not have much to cheer for during the first half.  However, that was not the case during the 4th quarter.  As the fans finally got into the game and with their Purity Milk Jugs, they helped Rally the Mustangs to their victory.  It had to be the loudest crowd in recent memory.  I could barely hear thru my headset as the roar of the crowd and the shaking of the jugs was picked up thru the microphones of the radio crews.  As the Mustang defense stopped the Bobcats on their final possession and the clock ran out...the entire Lipscomb student body rushed the field to engage the victorious Mustangs.
The Cheering did not end at that point.  After the Mustangs got dressed and exited the locker room, The Students, parents and fans cheered on.  Over the recent years, there has not been too many games at the Reese Smith Athletic Complex where the Mustangs have had to rally twice in the second half to win a playoff game.  The fans appeared to have enjoyed this one.



Get There Early
This from Pulaski News Reports

GC Must Face David Lipscomb..........Again
Posted on November 13, 2006

This years Giles County Bobcat football team enters new territory this week as they play in the quarterfinals of the state playoffs. Their opponent however is very familiar. Giles County will once again stare down David Lipscomb.

The Bobcats only loss of the season came at the hands of David Lipscomb and players Jeremy Holt and Matt Elrod. Both Holt and Elrod rushed for more than 100 yards each. Elrod finished with 145 yards on 18 carries. Holt added 127 yards on 11 touches.

This go-around, the Bobcats plan to even the score and advance to the semi-finals and send Lipscomb to the showers.

Freshman Bo Wallace finished the that night 10 of 17 passing for 143 yards in his first varsity start. Joseph Dunnavant, the Bobcats’ previous starting QB was out with a knee injury. Dunnavant has since healed and poses a threat to Lipscomb. Sam Edgmon had 93 yards rushing on 18 carries. He also caught five passes for 88 yards.

Game time is 7pm Friday. Bobcat fans should bring lawn chairs as seating will be limited for the game.

WKSR will have complete coverage beginning at 6:45pm on Country 98.3 FM.

Giles County as we have been reporting is expected to bring a large group of fans to the Reese Smith Athletic Complex.  Lipscomb officials have made arrangements to bring in temporary bleachers to help accommodate the visiting side seating.  See Advance tickets for additional information on early ticket purchases.  There is a limited number of Reserved Stadium Seats available.  Contact information is also available in the Advance Ticket area.  Lipscomb students are also planning a pregame tailgate party near the Baseball Scoreboard.  Parking is also expected to be at a premium.  Make plans to get there early.

Spring Hill Suffers
The Spring Hill Raiders came into the Reese Smith Athletic Complex full of confidence and high expectation of giving the David Lipscomb Mustangs all that they would want.  Things went south quickly for the Raiders as the Mustangs took their  opening and scored.  Spring Hill's opening drive had their top offensive player Magwan Smith go down with a ankle injury.  Later in the quarter their top running back Ned McCaster would also be finished for the night with a leg injury of this own.  The Raiders found themselves having to contend with the now 4 headed attack of Elrod, Holt, Moneypenny and Davis and throw in a bit of Hunt to Rogers.  With injuries to their key offensive players. Spring Hill had no answer with their offensive backups as the Mustangs held the Raiders to only 7  total  yards and a goose egg on the scoreboard.  A note to the Spring Hill Band, your playing and screaming during the Mustang offensive sets were appreciated and enjoyed, as the official Mustang Band has been on a hiatus this season.  It was good to hear some music on game night.  We do congratulate The Spring Hill Team, their Staff and their fans on a great turn around season.  Your season efforts were not only noticed by the Lipscomb community but the entire Region 5.



Giles County Makes Another Visit
Mustang Fans Need to Show!
Sam Edgmon and Joseph Dunnavant bring their Giles County Bobcats back to the Reese Smith Athletic Complex.  The Bobcats surprised the number one seed out of Region Six, Jackson South Side to advance to the TSSAA Quarterfinals with the Mustangs.  Dunnavant who was injured and did not play against the Mustangs earlier in the season is back to form and should provide The Giles County fans with confidence in this game.  A Call out to the Mustang fans who have not really come out in droves to get to the field early as Giles County is expected to bring a large following.  This game will be the last game played for this 2006 Season at home.  The Winner of this game will head west to face either Covington or Dyersburg in the state semifinal game.
Ticket information will be announced later on during the week.

Mustangs Tame Wildcats in Round 1
There were some early concerns in the game with Fayette Ware as the Mustangs won the coin toss and elected to receive the opening kickoff.  It was on the first drive that the Mustangs would fumble and lose the ball.  Both teams were not able to score any points during the first quarter.  The Lipscomb fans were a bit nervous as the second quarter began.  There was a hint of Deja' vu as a number of fans started to recall the Marion County First Round game of 2002.  The concern would be short lived as the Mustangs would score three TD's in a matter of 78 seconds as Jeremy Holt would enter the end zone on a 7 yard run, then followed by Dale Binkley interception return for a 25 yard TD.  After the defense stopped the Wildcats on their next possession, Matt Elrod would cruise in for the third touchdown. With
 6:04 left in the half, Fayette Ware would score their only points of the game.  Their two point conversion would fail. 
The Mustangs scored another TD in the 3rd quarter as Kevin Davis ran in from the 13.  Sophomore Kicker Kyle Lehning added the final touches in the fourth quarter as he connected on a 32 yard field goal.  Read more on this game in the Game Grade and Commentary Page and the LRN Player of the Game.

Lipscomb to Host Region Foe Spring Hill in Round 2

After going 0-10 in 2005, The Spring Hill Raiders have rebounded and has advance to play the Mustangs by defeating Lexington the second seed out of Region 6 by a score of 35-7.  The Raiders are now on a 4 game winning streak while playing with a new confidence.  They are led by Magwan Smith at quarterback and a powerful running back Ned McCaster.  In addition to their high octane offense, the Spring Hill Defense has been playing extremely well.  Mustangs know that they will have the play their A-Game as the Raiders feel that they are now on a mission.  They will come into the Reese Smith Athletic Complex sky high.  This surely will be a very interesting contest between these two Region 5 Rivals.  Be sure to check the Spring Hill Scouting page.  We will be updating their page all week in preparation for the game on Friday.
 

....From the Fayette Ware Website

LIPSCOMB HOSTS THE FAYETTE WARE WILDCATS
Mustang Playoff History and Record can be found in the Football Chronicles.

Unlike some years in the past, Lipscomb's first round opponent from Somerville, Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School will come into the Reese Smith Athletic Complex full of talent, athletes, speed and some decent size.  They are expected to come in and make some noise.  Unlike some 4th seeded teams in the past-just happy to be in the playoffs, The Wildcats will come to play!  To learn more
about Fayette Ware Click here or go to the Scouting Report page.
 

MUSTANG'S UNDEFEATED REGION STREAK CONTINUES
The Mustangs haven't lost a region game since week two in the 2002 season and that streak continued last night as David Lipscomb defeated Montgomery Central at the Reese Smith Athletic Complex 38-7.  The Mustangs won the coin toss and elected to take the ball on the opening series and tacked on an early score.  The Indians were not able to stop the Mustangs on their first 5 drives.  The night was declared over with about 3 minutes left in the second quarter when Senior Linebackers Ben Lehning and Dale Binkley did not return to the field.  The Mustang offensive line took control
of the game while providing ample running room for Elrod, Holt, Moneypenny, and Davis.  Brad Hunt also hit Zach Rogers on a TD pass. Sophomore place kicker, Kyle Lehning nails a
48 yard field goal to wrap up the Mustang scoring for the night.
 It was also a good night for the reserves as they got a lot
of valuable work in as the team now prepares for the playoffs.







Additional Pictures of Giles County and Lipscomb Game Now Available Online



Click on above Picture Logo

Pictures made available by
Clark Randolph/PlayerActionPhotos.com

Mr. Randolph was a invited guest of the Lipscomb Radio Network and the Mustangfanpage.  He  provided us pictures that was posted on the Giles County Scouting Report page.  He does quality work.  This week's pictures include players, coaches, and cheerleaders.



REGION CHAMPIONS ONCE AGAIN
A 4 PEAT
Last Night in Lewisburg, The David Lipscomb Mustangs came to town and left with another Region 5 Class 3A Crown by defeating the host Marshall County Tigers 56-20.  It was a Mustang offensive escapade as Lipscomb never punted, completed 5 of 5 passes, no turnovers and had nearly 500 total yards on offense.  Matt Elrod had three TD's, one on the ground and two through the air.  Holt had 2 TD's and was also joined in the scoring by Ben Lehning, Zach Rogers, and Connor Prady.  Kyle Lehning and his Chuck Wagon gang were perfect with 8 extra points.  The Marshall County Tigers were able to put together two legitimate drives one their opening drive of the game and the opening drive of the second half.  Their only other points came just before half as they were able to score on a deflected pass.  The Mustang Defense played a little bend but don't break and disrupted the Tiger offense for most of the evening.
In the Regular Season Finale this Friday, The Mustangs will honor their Seniors at the Reese Smith Athletic Complex as they will host the 1-8 Montgomery Central Indians.

More Coverage of the Marshall County game can be found in the Game Grade and Commentary Page.


Senior Night Ceremonies Postponed

Due to the projected inclement weather for Friday's Game with Montgomery Central, The Senior Night Committee has officially postponed the half time Senior Night Ceremony.  The Ceremony will now be moved to the half of the Mustangs first round game of the TSSAA Playoffs next Friday, November 3rd.  This week's  game with Montgomery Central will be played at its regular time at the Reese Smith Athletic Complex.  Purple Shoe Gang is awaiting marching orders. PSG on stand by.





Playoff Picture Clear......As Mud
Recent discussions indicate that the Mustangs could face Liberty Magnet School, all subject to Friday Night's action.
The Road for Round One for the Mustangs is clear as they ended up as the Number one seed out of Region 5 Class 3A.  It is believed that they will host Fayette Ware, the 4th seed out of Region 6 next Friday night at the Reese Smith Athletic Complex, but that will have to be confirmed after this Friday Night's action.  Giles County who finished the season as the second seed will host the third place team.  What is not so cleared, who will secure the third and fourth seeds out of our region.  Right now there are numerous tie breaking scenarios.  Teams that still have a mathematical chance of making the playoffs are:  Spring Hill, Cheatham County, Page, Marshall County, and Creek Wood.  Only Montgomery Central is totally out of the picture.  Here is the Scenario to the Playoffs, presented by the TSSAA:
 

Playoff Picture Coming Into Light
The Mustangs by defeating Giles County this past Friday night have secured their 14 consecutive trip to the TSSAA Playoffs.  A win this Friday night over Marshall County will allow the Mustangs to lay claim as Region Champions and take the top seed into the playoffs.  In week one of the playoffs, Lipscomb will face either the 3rd or 4th seeded team out of Region 6.  Noted below is the current standings for Region 6.

 

It looks the Mustangs first round playoff opponent could be either Liberty Magnet, Fayette Ware, or Bolivar Central. The actual seeds will not be completed until week 10.  Mustangs could possibly face Lexington High School once again.  We remember Lexington from last season, when they came to
our house.

 

MUSTANGS SECURE PLAYOFF BID

The Mustang Defense once again stepped up and made the plays tonight as they held the Giles County Bobcats, The Region's top offensive team to only 3 points.  The Mustang offense were dominate on the ground as Matt Elrod,
Jeremy Holt, Russ Moneypenny, and Lipscomb QB Brad Hunt with big plays.
The Mustang Defense got the scoring started early as Senior Corner Burton Wood picked up a Giles County fumbled and scored a TD.
The win by the Mustangs tonight secured their 14th consecutive trip to the TSSAA Playoffs.
Giles County had a number of good offensive plays led by backup QB, Freshman Bo Wallace and their featured offensive player Sam Edgmon.  The Giles County team were well represented in the Stands tonight as many of their fans and students made the trip despite it also being Fall Break at their school. 
The Mustangs will travel to Lewisburg Friday night as they will face a hungry Marshall County Team.  Its a game that you will not want to miss, as something wacky always seems to happen during the game.  More information on game will follow this week.
The Website will slowly be updated this week as I will be taking a couple of days off.  Be sure to check back during the week for all of the updates.




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Mustang Defense Comes to Play
After a week of hard practice and the pushing by the  Coaching Staff, The Lipscomb Defense reasserted themselves last night as the Mustangs defeated the visiting Creek Wood Red Hawks 42-7.  In a revamped defense the Mustangs held Red Hawks in check while the offense poured on the points during the first half.  The offensive line provided huge holes and gave Mustang QB Brad Hunt plenty of time as Lipscomb scored on both the ground and thru the air.  Matt Elrod and Russ Moneypenny with big TD Runs.

Lipscomb to Face Giles County for Region Top Spot
Friday Night the Mustangs will host the Bobcats from Giles County (Pulaski) at the Reese Smith Athletic Complex. This game will have a lot of hype as the winner will sit alone at the top of Region 5 3A with the hopes of getting the top seed in the TSSAA Playoffs.  Giles County will come into the game with a perfect 7-0 mark with many lopsided games both within and outside of the region.  The Bobcats are much improved over last year with a new head coach in place.  We are expecting a large group of fans making
their way up from Pulaski.  David Lipscomb will have fall break next weekend but game officials hope to still have a good crowd to cheer on the team.  We encourage everyone to make plans to be at the game before heading out of
 town as this contest is as important of a game that will be played during the regular season. 


Mustangs Spoil Spring Hill's Homecoming

Senior QB, Brad Hunt returned to the starting lineup last night for the first time since  being injured in the Greenbrier game in week 1 and engineered 6 Mustang scoring drives before yielding to Caleb Simpson and the Mustang reserves.  The Mustang offensive attacked featured 10 different  backs who got a touch in the game.  The Mustangs got TD's from Matt Elrod, Jeremy Holt, Russ Moneypenny, Harrison Daniel, Kevin Davis, and Michael Saggio on the ground and a TD pass from Hunt to Lehning.  Credit the Mustang line for opening up such holes and picking up the Spring Hill blitz.   Spring Hill QB Magwan Smith and his
cast of characters proved they are a dangerous offensive team managed to tack on two running TD's and a field
 goal to put 15 points on Lipscomb. 
Next Week the Mustangs host another Region 5 foe, the improving Creek Wood Red Hawks.  Kick off is 7:00 PM
 at the Reese Smith Athletic Complex.  (See Game Grade and Commentary Page for additional news for next week's game with Creek Wood).


 

Senior Elizabeth Carbine
Lady Mustang Soccer

The 2006 Fall Sport and Media Guide inadvertently failed
 to include Elizabeth Carbine's Senior Ad in this year's edition.  The Staff of the guide regrets the error. 
Please click here
 to see the ad in its entirety.  The Guide also regrets the misspelling of the family name of Kinkade, Spencer and Stephen.  

     
Stephen Kinkade     Spencer Kinkade




Mustang Offense Soars
  It was homecoming last night in Ashland City and the Cheatham County Central High School Cubs were the gracious host to the David Lipscomb High School offense as the Mustangs piled up more than 500 total yards.  Kevin Davis, Russ Moneypenny, and Matt Elrod each had over 100 yards rushing while QB Caleb Simpson hit Zach Rogers for a TD Bomb.  The game was not as close as the score indicated as the Mustangs called off the dogs with 6 minutes left in the third quarter.  Davis loomed big in the
first quarter with over 100 yards and 3 TD's.
 Cheatham County, who was hit hard by graduation, played the entire game with grit and determination primarily with  underclassmen.  Most teams would have tanked after
 falling so far behind so early. 
Lipscomb takes a week off before heading down to
Spring Hill in week 6.  This may end up being good
timing for the Mustangs who probably need the night off
to heal many bumps and bruises. 
Be sure to check in everyday over the next two weeks as we will be updating and adding some new features to the site.  We are also considering running an Internet Special during the time usually allotted for the game broadcast for next Friday.  Stay tuned.



Mustang Offense Gets in Gear
Vikings Shut Out
RSAC.  Last night the David Lipscomb Mustang offense continued their streak of scoring on  their three opening drives in the past three games while the defense has only yielded during that same span 2 total TD's.  Matt Elrod and Jeremy Holt behind a very solid offensive line effort paced the Mustangs on the ground.  Caleb Simpson threw for a 128 yards to Lehning, Davis, and a TD pass to Zach Rogers.
The Defense also had some big plays with interceptions from Connor Prady and Mitchell Tenpenny.  The Linebacking Corp ended up with 37 tackles for the night before yielding in the third quarter to the JV team.
Mustangs travel to Ashland City on Friday night to face the Cheatham County Cubs in a 7:30 Kickoff.


This One Over-Kinda Early
Rudderville.  It was a perfect nice for High School Football as the Mustangs took care of business early by scoring once again on their first three offensive series.  Matt Elrod and Jeremy Holt combined for most of the offensive punch on the ground.  Sophomore QB Caleb Simpson completed one pass to TE Ben Lehning for a TD and Russ Moneypenny also added another TD on the ground. 
With the exception of one Page drive on their second possession, The Lipscomb Defense held the younger Page offense in check most of the evening
With approximately 6 minutes left in the third quarter, Coach Mac and the staff began substituting first on defense followed by the offense on their next series. 
Mustangs return Friday to the Reese Smith Athletic Complex as they will host the Class 4A Vikings of Clarksville Northwest.   A few good reserve seats are still available.  Contact the Mustangfanpage or the High School office to secure your seats. 


MUSTANGS ANSWER THEIR CRITICS
David Lipscomb 31 Greenbrier 6
On what turned out to be another very hot and humid night in Nashville, The Mustangs came out and cleared their name to the "nay sayers" by defeating the Greenbrier Bobcats 31-6.  Folks, this one was over early!  According to sideline reports,  the Greenbrier Staff, which is considered one of the best in the Midstate were searching for help early in the first quarter as the Bobcats had no answers on either side of the ball.  The problem began for the Bobcats even before the game started, as the Greenbrier Captains winning the coin toss elected to defer to the second half and give the ball to the Mustangs.  The Mustangs behind the running attack of Jeremy Holt and Mat Elrod and the blocking of the Lipscomb line scored TD's on its first three drives.
The now healthy Lipscomb Defense completely shut down the Greenbrier offensive effort with interceptions and tremendous pressure put on the Bobcat QB all evening long.  The Mustang offensive unit was able to tack a Kyle Lehning field goal prior to the half time break.

It was much of the same to start the second half as the Lipscomb Defense kept the Bobcat offense in check and the Mustangs on Offense just ate time off the clock.  The Mustangs were able to tack on another score in the second half and the Bobcats would score late in the game as Coach Mac and the staff began to make substitutions. 

The Mustangs haven't been able to dominate Greenbrier this convincingly since week one of the 2002 season.  We wish the Bobcats Good Luck for the rest of the season.  You have a great set of traveling fans and perhaps our paths might cross one more ti



It Was A Night of MISSED Opportunities
Goodpasture 20 David Lipscomb 13
It was supposed to be the big rival game as advertised by the Nashville Area Junior Chamber of Commerce, The Clinic Bowl's Kick Off Classic to be played at Vanderbilt.  The crowd came.  The rain came.  The heat and humidity was in attendance  as well.  But it was still Week Zero for both Lipscomb and Goodpasture.  Both teams during the night did not click on all cylinders.  While it was a good idea for the Chamber,  it just didn't have the feel of the rivalry.  The stadium wasn't pack and the players could not feed off the crowd.  There was not a band to be seen.  Not that it was a bad night to play high school football....it just felt different.
In the mean time, the outcome may have been the same if it had been played in week 4, but it was obvious that both teams still have some work left to do to get ready for week 1.  The game came down to missed opportunities by the Mustangs.  Goodpasture fumbled the ball 7 times lost only two.   Lipscomb fumbles once and loses possession and stops an early third quarter drive.  The Cougars pick off a pass which ends another Mustang drive.  The Mustangs failed to score from the one yard line on two plays.  However Goodpasture would blow a couple of plays:
1.  With a lead late in the game instead of punting on 4th down decides to go for it and are stopped.  2.  Goodpasture with the lead late decides to throw the ball downfield to only have it intercepted by Connor Prady and returns it deep back into Cougar territory.
After a late score by Lipscomb, The Mustangs kick  onside
with 7 seconds left on the clock.  It appeared that Lipscomb recovers the kick but to only lose it in the pileup.
The Lipscomb Defense as they played well at times did look like they were a little hot and tired.  But credit both teams, NO ONE QUIT DURING THE GAME.

Not all was lost in the game, Mustangs did look well at times on offense, which at this time last year was not the case.  The Mustang offensive unit performed nearly to perfection with their 2 minute offense which led to their second score.  Goodpasture which had a number of players playing both sides were able to selectively alternate some of their bigger key players to keep them as fresh as possible.

All in all, it was a very entertaining game for both squads and their fans and when it was over, both teams and their staffs gathered at mid-field and shook hands.  Did I mentioned that it was hot!

UPDATING THE SITE
Due to a number of scheduling conflicts this weekend and the early week, we will slowly but surely update the site with everything from the Goodpasture game and the upcoming home game with Greenbrier.  Please be patient, especially you "Marker".  Preparations from the Back to School Bash has set me back somewhat.  You can expect these updates this week:  Game Night Photos, Peter Powell's Post Game Notes and Highlights, and his Game Day Notes for Greenbrier, Player of the Game, The Game Grade, The scouting board updated, The Region 5 3A Page, and hopefully some more player individual pictures.  In the Mean time leave your thoughts and messages on our message board.


Tennessean Picks Goodpasture over Lipscomb

Mustangs and Cougars will battle it out Saturday Night at Dudley Field on the campus of Vanderbilt.  It is 2006 Clinic Bowl Kickoff Classic presented by the Nashville Area Junior Chamber of Commerce.  The Tennessean in its Thursday edition has picked the Cougars to beat the Mustangs this year, which is nothing new for the paper.  Kickoff is 7:00 PM. 
The Nashville City Paper and the Tennessean today published their High School Football Preview Sections.  Also a Free New High School Football Magazine called, "On the Ball" will be available sometime today at area Kroger, Publix, FoodLion, and Harris Teeter Supermarkets.  It should have a large spread on Lipscomb.  Be sure to get your copy.


BACK TO SCHOOL BASH THIS FRIDAY NIGHT

The Mustang Booster Club is sponsoring the Back to School Bash which will take place this Friday night on the High School Campus.  Students and their families from the Elementary School, Middle School and the High School are invited.  The night will include dinner, A Fantastic Silent Auction, Midway Games, and blow up games for the little ones.  The Night will be topped off with Songwriter's Night as 3 of Nashville's Top Songwriters will play their hits and give us some insight into the song.  Bob Dipiero will headline the event.  Everyone is invited and hope that you will make plans to attend this very special event.  The Back to School Bash will take place in the area around the High School cafeteria, both gymnasiums, and Acuff Chapel.  The event opens at 4:30 and concludes at 8:00 PM.

The Mustang Booster Club Announces its WEBCAST Production

The David Lipscomb Mustang Booster Club has just received school approval to Webcast a Sport Show this year.  The initial broadcasts will include a segment where Coach Mac and Jonathan Seamon will host a complete video playback of the previous week's varsity football game.  The show will also feature other fall sports and activities on campus.  The show will eventually become a Lipscomb version of ESPN's Sports Center.  Local and Network TV Director and Producer Curt Casassa will be in charge of the production.  The Mustang Booster Club will be presenting the Webcast in co-operation of the Lipscomb Sports Network, formerly the Lipscomb Radio Network.  The show is hopeful to air on your computer on Tuesday evenings at 8:00 PM Central time.  Link to the show can be found here on the Mustangfanpage.



Clinic Bowl Tickets Now Available
Tickets are now being sold for the 56th Annual Clinic Bowl featuring David Lipscomb and Goodpasture in this year's title game.  Tickets can be purchased at the High School office or from Patricia Binkley at the preseason scrimmages.  Tickets will also be available at the Back to School Bash on Friday August 18th.  All proceeds from the ticket sales will benefit the Monroe Carrel Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt University.

JUST IN


The Mustang Booster Club has just received its allotment of Murphy Fair's Tennessee High School Football Preview.  All Sales proceeds from the Magazine will benefit the Mustang Booster Club.  The copies can be bought for $10.00.  We will try to have them available during the night sessions of Camp David and as supply lasts at all home scrimmage games, The Back to School Bash, and all home games.  Contact me if  you need to order a copy off the internet.



KEN TYLER TO REMAIN AT LIPSCOMB
It was reported earlier that Ken would be leaving David Lipscomb High to take a position with Lipscomb University Athletics.  David Lipscomb High Athletic Director Mike Roller confirmed that arrangements have been made with the blessing of Campus School Director Keith Nikolaus and Baptist Hospital that Ken would remain with the Campus School program.

Charles Lansdell Named to Football Staff
David Lipscomb High Football Coach Glenn McCadams has hired Jackson Christian Defensive Co-ordinator to his staff.  Lansdell replaces the departing Josh Webber both on the football staff and  as the Elementary School's PE Teacher.  Charles will be coaching both linebackers and running backs for the Mustangs.  He attended High School in Muscle Shoals, Alabama and played a couple years of Football at the University of North Alabama before obtaining his degree from Freed Hardeman.  He is married and has two small boys.



Clinic Bowl Ticket Information

Officials at Lipscomb will soon announce the ticket sale procedure for the 2006 Clinic Bowl Kickoff Classic.  Lipscomb will donate its portion of ticket sales back to the Junior Chamber's work with Vanderbilt's Children's Hospital.  More information will be made public in the near future.

Advertising Deadlines Set for July 31st

Those companies or individuals wishing to advertise in this year's Lipscomb Fall Sports and Media Guide and the Lipscomb Radio Network's coverage of Mustang Football will need to contact those who are in charge.  For additional information--just Email me.  Deadline for the Fall Sports and Media Guide is July 31st.  Radio deadlines have not been set.


Mustang Football Radio Broadcasts Move
Now with Corrected Information
The 2006 Season will find a change in the location of the Football Radio Broadcasts.  With the sale of the 1160 Radio Frequency to Christian Broadcasting, The Mustangs will have their games broadcasted over 900 WKDA AM.  Early test indicate that this frequency should have a larger coverage area.  WKDA has indicated that Captain Midnight has expressed interest in joining the broadcast team for the coming season.  Former local DJ rival at WMAK, Scott "Super Shan" Shannon wishes Captain Midnight well in his comeback.  It has been over 30 years since he has been heard on the airwaves in Nashville.  The internet coverage of David Lipscomb Football will continue here live on the Mustangfanpage.  Joe Biddle's Random Ruminations asked whatever happened to Johnny Walker and Dick Kent?  Walker was last seen in 1971 up on Love Circle taking pictures.

Football Families Encouraged to Buy Reserved Seats

We are now selling seats to the families of Mustang Football Players, Cheerleaders and Band Members for grades (2006 Season) 7-12.  Any family that falls into that category may purchase as many seats as they wish and are available.  Around the first of May, we will make available all remaining seats to the Open Public.  Future announcements here will notify you of the official date of the Open Sales.  As you will be able to determine there are some large blocks  still remaining that can be sold to accommodate a number of family members or families who wish to sit together.  We will try to keep the seating chart up to date as best as possible.  All seat proceeds go to the Mustang Booster Club for its current and future projects.  For additional information on the process please check the RESERVED SEAT SECTION OF THE MUSTANGFANPAGE.
We will gladly accept your check or you can buy your seats by either Master Card or Visa.



A Look Ahead
The 2005 season is now over.  After the Christmas Holidays are over, The 2006 edition of Mustang Football will hit the weight room.  To get a early feel for next season's team Click Here


  Mustang Linebacker Coach Josh Webber and his family has moved back near his old College stomping grounds, Mt. Union College in Alliance, Ohio.  His wife has taken a job at one of the local health care centers.  Josh was also a very popular coach with his position players and will also be missed.  Coach McCadams has not officially named anyone to the position as of yet.

Things Leading up to Camp David
After serving as camp counselors and instructors at the Annual Lipscomb Football Day Camp, the Mustangs are taking a couple of weeks off as per the directions of the TSSAA's Dead Week (s).  But as the Team returns in a week or so, The Mustangs will begin their mandated boot camps for conditioning purposes.  After which Camp David will begin.

How else do we know that it is almost football time?
1.  The Mustangfanpage has been updated.
2.  Murphy Fair's High School Preview Book is due to hit the newsstands soon.  The Booster Club will have a number to sell.  We will have some of the first copies available.  Please contact me if you are interested in getting your personal copy.
3.  Booster Club has already started to meet.
4.  Ad letters for the Fall Season Sports and Media Guide has already been sent out.  Ad deadline is July 31st.
5.  Senior Parents are starting to organize and class liaisons are communicating with their sport directors.
6.  A new High School Sports Magazine will be introduced in August covering all schools in Middle Tennessee.  It was a huge hit in West Tennessee last year.  There will be a section on Lipscomb Athletics each month.  The Magazine is well done and will be free of charge and can be found at your local supermarkets.  The publication is called "On the Ball Magazine".
CAMP DAVID ON THE HORIZON

Mustangs will wrap up their Preseason Conditioning Program on Monday, July 24th.  Tuesday the Players will take the Mustang Test and Wednesday Camp David will open.  This year the Mustangs will open a week earlier due to their participation in the Clinic Bowl's Kickoff Classic to be held at Vanderbilt's Dudley Field.


Getting Ready for the 2006 Season
Beginning around May 1, The Mustangfanpage will be getting ready for the 2006 Season, the final season for the site.  So if there are stories or pictures that you wish to save, please go on and do so as we start cleaning things up in preparation for the coming season.  We have available on CD-Rom for a mere cost of $15.00 the entire website and its contents for this past season.  Just contact me and we will get this CD to you.  Price includes shipping and handling.  Years 2003, 2004 are also available.

Lipscomb Big Men Relay Team take home the Gold
The Mustang "Big Man" Relay team took first place at the Brentwood Academy Track meet on Tuesday April 10th.  The weight requirement was that every participant had to hit the scales at over 185 pounds.  Brentwood Academy and Goodpasture were the other teams involved.  The Lipscomb Team comprised of:  1st leg, Dale Binkley, 2nd leg, Charles Stevens, 3rd leg, Ben Lehning, and anchoring the team was Ford Hillin.
Finishing order:  1)  David Lipscomb
2)  Brentwood Academy   3) Goodpasture


Reserved Seat Renewal Process Now Complete
March 15th represented the deadline for existing reserved seat holders to renew their seats for the 2006 Season.  The Booster Club will now be conducting the process of selling the remaining seats for those families involved in the football program at Lipscomb in  Grades 7-12.  There are some exceptional seats now available for those who are wishing to get a group together.  To check the availability of seats and location please click here.
The balance of the remaining seats will be sold during the Open Sales period to the general Lipscomb Community.  The Open Sales will take place at the Booster  Club's General Membership Meeting  on Saturday May 6th, 2006.  Time and location will be announced later.  Those wishing additional information can contact me. 


David Lipscomb Begins Search for New Athletic Director
The David Lipscomb Campus School Administration announced this past Friday (2/17/06) that Coach Glenn McCadams would step down in his role as Athletic Director at the end of this fiscal year.  They also stated that Coach McCadams would continue coaching Football and would spend more time in his role as Assistant Principal.  The AD job has now been posted on Campus.  Those wishing to apply for the position should contact Keith Nikolaus at the Campus School office.
Under Coach Mac's leadership since the mid 1980's the school's athletic program has grown and thrived with many stories of succes



It's Official!  Mustangs to Play Goodpasture in Week Zero
The Nashville Junior Chamber of Commerce Sponsor of The Clinic Bowl today announced in the Tennessean that David Lipscomb will play Goodpasture in week zero of the 2006 season at Vanderbilt's Dudley field.  The game will be played on Saturday, August 19th.  Ticket information and game time will be announced at a later date.  The Contest is considered a home game for the Cougars.  The Lipscomb Radio Network and the Mustangfanpage will provide radio coverage for the game.  No word on television as of yet.