University of Arkansas at Monticello Athletics

The 1979 Boll Weevils won the AIC with a record of 9-2 and laid the foundation for the school's football success in the 1980s and early 1990s. The late Harold Tilley, who was named the AIC and NAIA District 17 Coach of the Year coached the '79 Weevils. Several members of the 1979 team are in the UAM Hall of Fame as individuals, including running back Terry Alexander (Class of 2001), defensive tackle Steve Mullins (Class of 2002), offensive tackle Dannie Barker (Class of 2005), and tight end Byron Gasaway (Class of 2008).