March 6, 2008
McCombs Hired to Join Methodist Coaching Staff
McCombs to take over the Monarchs' wide receivers
FAYETTEVILLE, NC- Methodist University Director of Athletics, Bob McEvoy, has announced the hiring of Jerry McCombs to join the Methodist football coaching staff. No stranger to the USA South Conference, McCombs spent the last six seasons as an assistant coach at Averett University in Danville, VA. release

 

December 10, 2007
Lawrence Named D3Football.com All-Region Selection
Senior Daryl Lawrence chosen to the Second Team
STERLING, VA - D3Football.com announced its All-Region selections on Monday. Methodist senior linebacker, Daryl Lawrence was chosen to the All-South Region Second Team for his efforts this season. release

 

 

November 15, 2007
USA South Announces All-Conference Football Teams
Senior Daryl Lawrence named Defensive Player of the Year
FAYETTEVILLE, NC- The USA South Athletic Conference has announced its All-Conference awards for football. A total of 87 student-athletes have earned USA South All-Conference honors. Methodist senior Daryl Lawrence has been named the Defensive Player of the Year for his efforts. release

 

 

November 14, 2007
Hill Honored as USA South Athlete of the Week
Methodist student-athlete receives weekly conference honors
FAYETTEVILLE, NC- The USA South has announced their athletes of the week. The conference gives an award for Player of the Week and Rookie of the Week for each sport active during the week. release

 

 

November 10, 2007
Seniors Finish on Top With 27-20 Win Over Shenandoah
Senior Mike Hill scores two touchdowns with 140 yards rushing
FAYETTEVILLE, NC -  After a slow start this season, the Monarchs finished the season with a three game winning streak after a 27-20 victory over Shenandoah. Methodist improves to 4-6 overall and 4-3 in the USA South this season while Shenandoah finishes 2-8 overall and 2-5 in the conference. release

 

 

November 3, 2007
Methodist Wins 13-7 Over Greensboro
Sophomore Brian Leary's fumble recovery leads to Methodist touchdown
GREENSBORO, NC -  Methodist scored two touchdowns in the first quarter and held on for a 13-7 win for their second straight win and third overall this season. Methodist improves to 3-6 overall and 3-3 in the USA South this season while Greensboro drops to 2-7 overall and 1-5 in the conference. release

 

 

October 29, 2007
Monarchs Honored as USA South Athletes of the Week
Methodist student-athletes receive weekly conference honors
FAYETTEVILLE, NC- The USA South has announced their athletes of the week. The conference gives an award for Player of the Week and Rookie of the Week for each sport active during the week. release

 

October 27, 2007
Monarchs Come Back to Defeat Maryville 27-23
Freshman wide receiver Te'Varaz Fulmore caught two touchdown passes
MARYVILLE, TN -  Maryville took an early lead in the first quarter, but Methodist scored 20 points in the second quarter on the way to a 27-23 win over Maryville. Methodist improves to 2-6 overall and 2-3 in the USA South this season while Maryville moves to 5-3 overall and 2-3 in the conference. release

 

October 20, 2007
Christopher Newport Comes Back to Down Monarchs 24-17
Sophomore quarterback Brandon Parks looks down field for the pass
FAYETTEVILLE, NC-  Methodist took a 10-2 lead into the locker room at halftime, but the Christopher Newport Captains came back with a big second half to win the game 24-17. Methodist moves to 1-6 overall and 1-3 in the USA South this season while Christopher Newport improves to 5-2 overall and 4-0 in the conference. release

 

 

October 13, 2007
Ferrum Defeats Methodist 21-13
Senior Jonathan Mularski leads all receivers with 92 yards
FERRUM, VA -  The Monarchs shut down the pass Saturday, but the Ferrum running game was too much for Methodist with the Panthers taking a 21-13 win. Methodist moves to 1-5 overall and 1-2 in the USA South this season while Ferrum improves to 4-3 overall and 3-1 in the conference. release

 

 

October 6, 2007
Monarchs Earn First Win of the Season
Antonio Bartee and Jeremy Perkins led the defense to hold Averett to six points
DANVILLE, VA -  Down but not out, the Methodist football team put the past four weeks behind them and earned their first win of the season in a 34-6 victory over Averett University. The Monarchs struck early and went on to score 27 points in the first half to secure the win. Methodist moves to 1-4 overall and 1-1 in the USA South this season while Averett drops to 0-5 overall and 0-2 in the conference. release

 

 

September 29, 2007
Methodist Falls to Emory & Henry
Senior Mike Hill becomes Methodist all-time career leader in rushing
FAYETTEVILLE, NC -  The Monarchs looked to get back on track on Saturday in a non-conference match-up with Emory & Henry. The defense held the Wasps to a season-low 13 points, but Emory & Henry won 13-3. Methodist falls to 0-4 on the season while Emory & Henry improves to 3-1. release

 

 

 

September 22, 2007
N.C. Wesleyan Defeats Monarchs
Senior Pat Doleman scores the only Methodist touchdown on a pass from sophomore Erik Teague
FAYETTEVILLE, NC -  N.C. Wesleyan was picked to win the USA South Conference and they came out Saturday to prove to the Monarchs they deserved the top spot. The Bishops scored in the first minute of play and went on to win 50-10 over Methodist. Methodist falls to 0-3 on the season and 0-1 in conference play while N.C. Wesleyan improves to 2-2 on the year and 1-0 in the USA South. release

 

 

September 15, 2007
Methodist Comes Up Short in Overtime Loss to Chowan
Senior Mike Hill scores four touchdowns on 94 yards rushing
MURFREESBORO, NC -  The Monarchs had an early lead but Chowan sent the game into overtime and went on to win 31-30. The Monarchs move to 0-2 on the year while Chowan stands at 1-3 this season. release

 

 

 

September 13, 2007
JV Football to Face Chapel Hill Club Team Sunday
Late addition to the schedule gives Monarchs added game
FAYETTEVILLE, NC -  The Methodist football coaching staff has announced the JV football team will host the UNC-Chapel Hill club team this Sunday at 2 pm. The game is a late addition to the schedule in place of prior cancellations. All fans are admitted to the game free of charge.

 

September 10, 2007
Lawrence and Yeatman Honored as USA South Athletes of the Week
Methodist student-athletes receive weekly conference honors
FAYETTEVILLE, NC- The USA South has announced their athletes of the week. The conference gives an award for Player of the Week and Rookie of the Week for each sport active during the week. release

 

September 8, 2007
Monarchs Fall Short in 50-47 Loss to Guilford
Senior Daryl Lawrence tallies 19 tackles on the day
FAYETTEVILLE, NC -  The Monarchs opened the 2007 season putting points on the board, but couldn't keep up with Guilford in the end. Guilford outlasted the Monarchs for the 50-47 win to move to 2-0 on the season while the Monarchs fall to 0-1. release

 

September 5, 2007
"This Week in Methodist Monarch Football" to Air Tonight at 6 pm
Listen to weekly interview with head coach Jim Sypult
FAYETTEVILLE, NC -  Each week Methodist football coach Jim Sypult will appear on "This Week in Methodist Monarch Football" to air Wednesdays at 6 pm. Sypult will discuss the previous result and the upcoming game for the team. This week kicks off the 2007 season with Sypult giving a rundown on his expectations for this season as Methodist faces Guilford on Saturday. release

 

August 17, 2007
Methodist Football Photo Gallery
Monarchs practice in pads for the first time this season
FAYETTEVILLE, NC - The Methodist football team kicked off Friday's practice donning full pads. After stretching, the team broke into drills getting their first hits of the season. photo gallery

 

 

July 31, 2007
2007 Methodist Football Preview
Monarchs picked to finish third in the USA South Athletic Conference
FAYETTEVILLE, NC -  The 2006 Methodist football season did not live up to Head Coach Jim Sypult’s expectations. Coming off of a USA South Athletic Conference Championship in 2005, everyone knew there would be necessary adjustments, but a 2-5 conference record was not on the agenda. Sypult hopes the lessons learned last season will translate into greater success in 2007. The Monarchs have been picked third in the USA South Athletic Conference preseason poll and hope behind North Carolina Wesleyan and Christopher Newport. release

July 27, 2007
Methodist to Host USA South Football Media Day July 31
Press conference to be video streamed live over the internet
FAYETTEVILLE, NC -  The annual USA South Football Media Day will be hosted by Methodist University and take place on Tuesday, July 31 at 10:30 a.m. Each of the Conference's eight football coaches will address the media and give their thoughts on the upcoming football season. release

 

June 26, 2007
Athletic Department Announces Scholar Athletes of the Year
Rhyan Breen, Sara Poling and Kelly Shipkowski honored with highest academic honors
FAYETTEVILLE, NC-  Each year, the Methodist Department of Athletics honors the male and female student-athletes with the highest cumulative grade point average.  Football player, and recent graduate Rhyan Breen will receive the Male Scholar Athlete of the Year award.  For the first time there was a tie amongst the females with both Sara Poling and Kelly Shipkowski named Female Scholar Athletes of the Year.  release

 

 

 

 

 

March 27, 2007
Methodist Student-Athletes Honored by Fayetteville Rotary Club
Jessica Hatcher, Daryl Lawrence and Jeremy Perkins receive Lowdermilk Student Achievement Award
FAYETTEVILLE, NC-  The Fayetteville Rotary Club hosted its 13th Annual Lowdermilk Student Achievement Awards program on Monday night.  Daryl Lawrence (Football), Jeremy Perkins (Football), and Jessica Hatcher (Lacrosse) were three of eight students selected to receive the award this year.  release

 

 

 

January 29, 2007
Senior George Sands Named Honorable Mention All-American
Don Hansen's Football Gazette released 2006 NCAA Division III All-American Team
FAYETTEVILLE, NC-  Don Hansen's Football Gazette has released the NCAA Division III All-America Team for the 2006 season.  Monarch senior George Sands has been named an honorable mention All-American as a kick returner.  release

 

 

 

 

 

January 20, 2007
Monarchs Named to Don Hansen's All-Region Football Team
Senior George Sands named to the Second Team as kick returner
FAYETTEVILLE, NC-  Don Hansen's Football Gazette has released the NCAA Division III South All-Region Team for the 2006 season.  Three Monarchs received honors for their play this past fall including George Sands, Patrick Larkin, and Daryl Lawrence.  release

 

 

 

 

 

 

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