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Arkansas–Monticello Boll Weevils football
The Arkansas–Monticello Boll Weevils football program is the intercollegiate American football team for the University of Arkansas at Monticello located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. The team competes in the NCAA Division II and are members of the Great American Conference. Arkansas–Monticello's first football team was fielded in 1911.[2] The team plays its home games at Willis "Convoy" Leslie Cotton Boll Stadium in Monticello, Arkansas. The Boll Weevils are coached by Hud Jackson.[3]
| Arkansas–Monticello Boll Weevils | |
|---|---|
| First season | 1911 |
| Athletic director | Hud Jackson |
| Head coach | Hud Jackson 11th season, 42–79 (.347) |
| Stadium | Cotton Boll Stadium |
| Location | Monticello, Arkansas |
| NCAA division | Division II |
| Conference | Great American Conference |
| All-time record | 368–488–26 (.432) |
| Rivalries | Southern Arkansas Muleriders |
| Colors | Kelly green and white[1] |
| Website | UAMSports.com |
Conference Affiliations Edit
- Independent (1911 - 1941, 1943 - 1944, 1946 - 1960)
- No Team (WWII) (1942, 1945)
- Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference (1961 - 1994)
- Gulf South Conference (1995 - 2010)
- Great American Conference (2011–present)
Playoff appearances Edit
NAIA Edit
The Boll Weevils made two appearances in the NAIA playoffs, with a combined record of 2–2.
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | First Round Quarterfinals | Washburn Pittsburg State | W, 20–13 L, 7–23 |
| 1993 | Quarterfinals Semifinals | Langston East Central (OK) | W, 26–13 L, 0–27 |
Boll Weevils in professional football Edit
Active Edit
As of May 2018, there is a total of one Boll Weevil listed on team rosters in the NFL,[4] CFL,[5] and AFL.[6]
- Eric Crocker, DB for the Portland Thunder
- Clarence Denmark, WR for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers
- D. J. Stephens, WR for the San Antonio Talons
- Jalen Tolliver, WR for the Tennessee Titans
Rivalries Edit
Southern Arkansas Muleriders Edit
References Edit
- ^ "UAM Quick Facts". Retrieved April 18, 2016.
- ^ a b "Microsoft Word - All_Time_Year_By_Year_Pre_2020_.doc (PDF)" (PDF). University of Arkansas at Monticello Athletics. Retrieved 2020-10-18.
- ^ . College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on October 15, 2011. Retrieved March 2, 2014.
- ^ "NFL Players by College - A". www.espn.com. ESPN. Retrieved April 24, 2014.
- ^ . www.cfl.ca. Canadian Football League. Archived from the original on August 26, 2013. Retrieved April 24, 2014.
- ^ "AFL Players". www.arenafan.com. ArenaFan. Retrieved April 24, 2014.
External links Edit
- Official website