University of North Alabama - Diorama Yearbook (Florence, AL)

 - Class of 1996

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Etched in Stone On December 9, 1995, a better-than-capacity crowd filled Braly Municipal Stadium to overflow- ing in order to watch the Lions attempt a feat which had never before been accomplished in NCAA history. The entire country was able to join the crowd on ESPN as the Lions tried to capture an unprecedented third straight NCAA Division II Championship. To get to this point the Lions won 41 games in three years, a feat never accom- plished in the history of football. Records were smashed every time the Lions took the field. This year ' s 23-game winning streak was second only to Division I powerhouse Nebraska. At the time of the Championship Game, the Lions had won 40 games in a row against Division II opponents, with their only loss in 3 years coming 17-14 to defending Division 1-AA Champion Youngstowm State in 1994. The Lions have been ranked Number 1 in Division II in the last 27 consecutive polls dating back to October 4, 1993. The success of the team was a direct result of the combined efforts of all the individual players who dramatically stepped up their game. Although every Lion made contributions to the team ' s success, there were individuals whose exploits made them legends. The offense was a powerful force this year. The first team included four players named to the 1995 All- American team. Consistently leading the offense was senior quarterback Cody Gross, whose quickness and agility earned him a permanent place in the histo- ry of UNA Athletics. Gross is not only the win- ningest starting quarterback ever for UNA, but he took home several other honors as well. Among them was the record for touchdowns scored by an individual. Gross wrapped up his career at UNA with an incredible 40-2 record as a starter. The Purple Swarm defense has been consid- ered the nation ' s best for three years nmning. The Swarm included four returning All-Americans in line-backers Ronald McKinnon and Keith Humphrey and linemen Israel Raybon and Marcus Keyes. McKinnon ' s exploits included 621 tackles for his career, which helped secure him the Harlon Hill Trophy which recognizes the best player in Division II. McKinnon was not only the first UNA player to win the award, but also the first ever defensive player to win. Although the Lions will be losing 19 seniors including 1 1 starters this year, there is already talk of another National Championship. It can be done. There are still many veterans in the ranks. Because of UNA ' s style of play, the second and third teams have gained a lot of experience. It ' s ' nlirely possible thai come the second week in f ' ptember, the Lions will once again be in the [lotlight, attempting to continue their legacy. TOUCHDOWN! Michael Edwards and Jarniaiiie Roberts celebrate in the endzone. Pho by Shannon Wells. Kl N A l (ilN. l rolrctr l by Nale iirwu ' ' hikI Willie Jones, ( Hie Mauley runs lor o| field. I ' holo l y Shannon Wells. ; 26 National ( ' hampionH

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