Coach Chris Oliver begins his first season in 2010 at the helm of the Lindsey Wilson football program. Oliver becomes the first coach in the program's history since the 1935 season -- the last season of Lindsey Wilson football.
The Lindsey Wilson job is Oliver's first head coaching position after spending five seasons as assistant coach at Ohio Dominican University. Oliver served as offensive coordinator at Ohio Dominican from 2006-08.
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Meet Coach Oliver… Personal Birthdate: July 18, 1981 Wife: Wendy Children: Samantha Education The Contact Information Office: McQuery House (Football Offices) Coaching Milestones · Jan. 7, 2009 -- Named LWC Coach · Feb. 4, 2009 -- Signed first football student-athletes. |
Hired on January 7, 2009, Oliver has overseen ever aspect of rebuilding the Lindsey Wilson football program. Soon after being announced as the Blue Raiders coach, Oliver hit the recruiting trail which resulted in the signing of a pair of local student-athletes on February 4.
Oliver concluded his first recruiting class with 65 student-athletes inking with the LWC football program.
On May 26, Oliver began assembling his coaching staff with the hiring of Brian Foos as the offensive coordinator and Mike Gutelius as the defensive coordinator.
Since May, Oliver has added his 2010 signing class and completed his coaching staff in preparation for the 2010 season.
Prior to coming to Lindsey Wilson, Oliver helped start the Ohio Dominican football program from scratch. As the lead assistant and recruiting coordinator, Oliver spearheaded the recruitment of 160 student-athletes in 2004.
During his time at Ohio Dominican, Oliver led one of the most prolific offenses in the NAIA.
In 2006, Oliver's offense ranked third in the NAIA in total offense and passing offense. The following season, the Panthers led the NAIA in total offense and passing, and they were second in scoring. In 2008, Ohio Dominican was third in passing and 11th in total offense.
The Panthers were 26-7 while Oliver was ODU offensive coordinator, which included an appearance in the 2007 NAIA Football Championship Series quarterfinals.
Prior to Ohio Dominican, Oliver served on coach Jim Tressel's Ohio State University staff as a student-assistant. Oliver assisted with the Buckeyes' tight ends and special teams. He also assisted with scouting and worked closely with recruiting. Oliver helped the Buckeyes to the 2001 Outback Bowl.
Oliver and his wife, Wendy, reside in Columbia and have one daughter, Samantha.
Collegiate Coaching Career
2001-02: Student Assistant (The Ohio State University)
2003-08: Assistant Coach (Ohio Dominican University)
| # | Name | Cl. | Pos. | Ht. | Wt. | Hometown | Previous School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Jones | FR | WR | 5-10 | 170 | Birmingham, Ala. | Blinn College |
| 2 | Romell Freeman | FR | DB | 5-9 | 155 | Clarksville, Tenn. | Northeast HS |
| 3 | Griffin Clark | FR | DB | 5-10 | 195 | Marion, Ohio | Denison University |
| 4 | Shane Latham | FR | WR | 5-7 | 145 | Kodak, Tenn. | Gatlinburg-Pittman HS |
| 4* | Valis Mudd | FR | DB | 5-11 | 170 | Lebanon, Ky. | Marion County HS |
| 5* | Shannan Coofer | FR | WR | 5-8 | 170 | Lexington, Ky. | Henry Clay HS |
| 5 | Antonio Grubbs | FR | LB | 5-10 | 195 | Cadiz, Ky. | Trigg County HS |
| 6 | Victor Moulden | FR | WR | 6-0 | 190 | Hopkinsville, Ky. | Hopkinsville HS |
| 7 | Ricky Bowling | FR | QB | 5-11 | 190 | London, Ky. | South Laurel HS |
| 8 | Keith Couch | FR | DB | 5-8 | 170 | Madisonville, Ky. | Hopkins Co. Central HS |
| 9 | Corey Carpenter | FR | QB | 6-1 | 205 | Fisherville, Ky. | Christian Academy HS |
| 10 | Chris Cole | FR | DB | 5-11 | 175 | Henderson, Ky. | Henderson County HS |
| 11 | Greg Young | FR | QB | 6-0 | 185 | Nashville, Tenn. | Hillsboro Comprehension |
| 12 | Matt Powers | FR | WR | 6-3 | 200 | Harrogate, Tenn. | Middlesboro HS |
| 13 | Dylan Beger | FR | QB | 6-0 | 170 | Elizabethtown, Ky. | Central Hardin HS |
| 14 | J.D. Gray | FR | WR | 5-9 | 170 | Princeton, Ky. | Crittenden County HS |
| 15 | Kevin Couch | FR | DB | 5-10 | 160 | Madisonville, Ky. | Hopkins Co. Central HS |
| 15* | Donavan Harris | FR | DB | 5-3 | 150 | Russellville, Ky. | Russellville HS |
| 16 | Alex Dingle | FR | QB | 5-11 | 190 | Radcliff, Ky. | John Hardin HS |
| 18 | Caleb Maxey | FR | RB | 5-11 | 175 | Tompkinsville, Ky. | Monroe County HS |
| 19 | Ridge Green | FR | DB | 5-10 | 165 | Boonville, Ind. | Boonville HS |
| 19* | Peyton Meek | FR | QB | 5-11 | 190 | Crestwood, Ky. | South Oldham HS |
| 20* | Dillon Cionko | FR | RB | 5-9 | 165 | Cadiz, Ky. | Trigg County HS |
| 20 | Taylor Head | FR | DB | 5-11 | 185 | Stone Mountain, Ga. | Eastside HS |
| 21 | Cameron Zuehlsdorf | FR | WR | 5-9 | 165 | Higginsville, Mo. | Lafayette County HS |
| 22 | Deondre Davison | FR | LB | 6-0 | 220 | Clarksville, Tenn. | Northwest HS |
| 22* | D.J. Hall | FR | RB | 5-7 | 190 | Monticello, Ky. | Wayne County HS |
| 23 | Richard Kennedy | FR | RB | 6-0 | 165 | Louisville, Ky. | Jeffersontown HS |
| 25* | Fred Hayes | FR | DB | 5-10 | 170 | Lancaster, Ky. | Garrard County HS |
| 25 | Michael Wright | FR | RB | 5-8 | 160 | Elizabethtown, Ky. | John Hardin HS |
| 26 | Austin Fudge | FR | DB | 6-1 | 165 | Eaton, Ohio | Eaton HS |
| 27 | Martin Dietrich | FR | DB | 5-10 | 165 | Murfreesboro, Tenn. | Blackman HS |
| 28 | DeMichael Wallace | SO | RB | 5-9 | 205 | Beavercreek, Ohio | Beavercreek HS |
| 29 | Leandre Cowart | FR | DB | 5-10 | 165 | Clarksville, Tenn. | Northwest HS |
| 30* | Zeth Rogers | FR | RB | 5-11 | 200 | Greensburg, Ky. | Green County HS |
| 30 | Sammy Smith | FR | LB | 5-7 | 170 | Radcliff, Ky. | John Hardin HS |
| 31 | Antonious Owens | FR | RB | 5-7 | 185 | Bowling Green, Ky. | Warren East HS |
| 32* | Grant Goforth | FR | RB | 5-9 | 180 | Whitwell, Tenn. | Marion County HS |
| 33 | Rolondo Emerson | FR | LB | 6-0 | 200 | Vine Grove, Ky. | North Hardin HS |
| 34 | Dakota Brown | FR | RB | 5-6 | 165 | Smyrna, Tenn. | Smyrna HS |
| 35 | Chase Gorman | FR | DB | 5-7 | 140 | Louisville, Ky. | Jeffersontown HS |
| 35* | Brian Harris | FR | WR | 6-0 | 155 | Russellville, Ky. | Russellville HS |
| 36 | Denzel Arrington | FR | LB | 6-0 | 195 | Earlington, Ky. | Hopkins Co. Central HS |
| 36* | Edwin Thomas | FR | RB | 5-7 | 155 | Shelbyville, Ky. | Shelby County HS |
| 37 | Stanley Johnson | FR | LB | 6-1 | 195 | Radcliff, Ky. | John Hardin HS |
| 38 | Spencer Hobaugh | FR | DB | 5-9 | 200 | Hoover, Ala. | Independence HS |
| 39 | Troydale Rorer | FR | RB | 5-10 | 205 | Madisonville, Ky. | Hopkins Co. Central HS |
| 40* | Colin Keen | FR | TE | 6-1 | 195 | Scottsville, Ky. | Allen County Scottsville HS |
| 40 | Mason Nofsinger | FR | LB | 5-11 | 210 | Owensboro, Ky. | Owensboro Catholic HS |
| 41 | Tee Meigs | FR | TE | 6-2 | 210 | Carrollton, Ga. | Central Carroll HS |
| 42* | Conner Graves | FR | TE | 6-2 | 190 | Nashville, Tenn. | Father Ryan HS |
| 42 | Trey Knecht | FR | LB | 6-0 | 200 | Kings Mills, Ohio | Kings HS |
| 43 | J.R. Heiner | FR | DB | 5-10 | 175 | Richmond, Ky. | Madison Central HS |
| 44 | Lee Hargis | FR | TE | 6-1 | 215 | Alvaton, Ky. | Greenwood HS |
| 46 | Zach Mings | FR | LB | 6-1 | 205 | Campbellsville, Ky. | Taylor County HS |
| 47 | Jake Lawrence | FR | LB | 6-1 | 230 | Marion, Ohio | Marion Pleasant HS |
| 48 | Sam Wilson | FR | LB | 5-11 | 200 | Bowling Green, Ky. | Greenwood HS |
| 49 | Mark Corbett | FR | K/P | 6-1 | 185 | Lebanon, Ky. | Marion County HS |
| 50 | Chase Simpson | FR | LS | 5-10 | 175 | Bardstown, Ky. | Nelson County HS |
| 51 | Aaron Anderson | FR | LB | 5-11 | 255 | Marysville, Ohio | Fairbanks HS |
| 52 | Burton Thomas | FR | LB | 5-11 | 230 | Carrollton, Ga. | Central Carroll HS |
| 53 | Chris Hammond | FR | LB | 5-6 | 190 | Russell Springs, Ky. | Russell County HS |
| 54 | Grant Darnell | FR | DL | 6-2 | 230 | Mt. Sterling, Ky. | Montgomery County HS |
| 55* | Fadore Bing | FR | LB | 5-8 | 210 | Noblesville, Ind. | Fort Knox HS |
| 55 | Cameron Newby | FR | LB | 5-11 | 215 | Greensburg, Ky. | Green County HS |
| 56 | Joe Hartlage | FR | LB | 5-11 | 215 | Louisville, Ky. | St. Xavier HS |
| 57 | Dylan Clark | FR | DL | 6-0 | 210 | Marion, Ky. | Crittenden County HS |
| 58 | Caleb Bogard | FR | K | 6-0 | 165 | Glasgow, Ky. | Barren County HS |
| 59 | Michael Ray | FR | OL | 6-1 | 285 | Louisville, Ky. | Louisville DeSales HS |
| 60* | Cody Hatler | FR | OL | 6-0 | 260 | Smiths Grove, Ky. | Edmonson County HS |
| 60 | Zackery Smith | FR | LB | 5-11 | 205 | Harrodsburg, Ky. | Mercer County HS |
| 61* | Sebastian Culbertson | FR | DL | Carlisle, Ky. | Nicholas County HS | ||
| 61 | Drew Hampton | FR | OL | 6-6 | 295 | Hamilton, Ohio | Badin HS |
| 62 | Charlie Mullennex | FR | OL | 6-1 | 255 | Louisville, Ky. | Pleasure Ridge Park HS |
| 63 | Rick Livingston | FR | OL | 6-0 | 255 | Bowling Green, Ky. | Warren East HS |
| 64 | Jon Smith | FR | OL | 6-1 | 270 | Cincinnati, Ohio | Moeller HS |
| 65 | Billy Roberts | FR | OL | 6-3 | 280 | Somerset, Ky. | Somerset HS |
| 66 | Tim Beard | FR | LB | 5-11 | 225 | Columbia, Ky. | Adair County HS |
| 67 | Chris Monroe | FR | OL | 5-11 | 290 | Elizabethtown, Ky. | Central Hardin HS |
| 68 | Bill McCullough | SO | K | 5-9 | 140 | Campbellsville, Ky. | North Alabama |
| 68* | Kendall Smith | FR | OL | 6-2 | 295 | Fort Campbell, Ky. | Fort Campbell HS |
| 69 | Justin Johnston | FR | DL | Fort Thomas, Ky. | Highlands HS | ||
| 70 | Spencer Reed | FR | OL | 6-5 | 295 | Shepherdsville, Ky. | Louisville DeSales HS |
| 71 | Lee Sutton | FR | OL | 6-1 | 220 | Maysville, Ky. | Mason County HS |
| 72 | Ryan Locker | FR | OL | 6-1 | 275 | Eaton, Ohio | Eaton HS |
| 73 | Aaron Martin | FR | OL | 6-4 | 250 | Paris, Ky. | Bourbon County HS |
| 74 | Tyler Curley | FR | OL | 6-4 | 275 | Louisville, Ky. | Butler HS |
| 75* | Josh LaFond | FR | OL | 6-4 | 325 | Columbia, Ky. | Adair County HS |
| 75 | Mark Russell | FR | DL | 6-1 | 255 | Elizabethtown, Ky. | Elizabethtown HS |
| 76 | Vince Irvin | FR | OL | 6-2 | 290 | Louisville, Ky. | Fern Creek HS |
| 77 | Kalib Ball | FR | OL | 6-4 | 320 | Lexington, Ky. | Bryan Station HS |
| 78 | Teaven Meredith | FR | OL | 5-10 | 295 | Paducah, Ky. | Reidland HS |
| 79 | Cody Smith | FR | OL | 6-5 | 315 | Somerset, Ky. | Somerset HS |
| 80* | Chaz Barnes | FR | WR | 6-4 | 185 | Alcoa, Tenn. | Alcoa HS |
| 81 | Matt Page | FR | WR | 6-0 | 185 | Shelbyville, Ky. | Shelby County HS |
| 82 | Chris Dobbins | FR | WR | 5-9 | 160 | Murray, Ky. | Calloway County HS |
| 83 | Trevor Deneen | FR | WR | 5-10 | 195 | Elizabethtown, Ky. | Elizabethtown HS |
| 85 | Devon Jones | SO | WR | 6-1 | 195 | White House, Tenn. | Heritage HS |
| 85* | Nick Walters | FR | WR | 6-3 | 145 | Mundfordville, Ky. | Hart County HS |
| 86 | Jordan Best | FR | WR | 5-6 | 130 | Jamestown, Ky. | Russell County HS |
| 88* | Mitch Rogers | FR | WR | 6-3 | 180 | Cadiz, Ky. | Trigg County HS |
| 89 | Cameron Murrell | FR | TE | 6-3 | 240 | Columbia, Ky. | Adair County HS |
| 90 | Logan Steff | FR | DL | 6-5 | 275 | Bowling Green, Ky. | Greenwood HS |
| 91 | Jarred Rich | FR | DL | 5-6 | 245 | Tompkinsville, Ky. | Monroe County HS |
| 93 | Jonathan Crowe | SO | DL | 6-2 | 240 | Scottsville, Ky. | Allen County Scottsville HS |
| 94 | Matt Fister | FR | DL | 5-11 | 275 | Paris, Ky. | Bourbon County HS |
| 95 | Derek Barrett | FR | DL | 6-2 | 300 | Milton, Tenn. | Oakland HS |
| 96 | Tanner Kilgore | FR | DL | 6-0 | 190 | Princeton, Ky. | Caldwell County HS |
| 97 | Aaron White | FR | DL | 6-2 | 235 | Louisville, Ky. | Louisville Seneca HS |
| 98 | Devan Majors | FR | DL | 6-3 | 375 | Harrodsburg, Ky. | Mercer County HS |
| 99 | Shawn Kitchen | FR | DL | 6-4 | 250 | Henderson, Ky. | Henderson County HS |
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