University of Arkansas at Monticello Athletics

Led by head coach, and 2002 Hall of Fame inductee, Tommy Barnes, the 1988 team set the UAM record for most wins in a single season, finishing 10-and-2 and earning the program's first NAIA playoff appearance. UAM would take down Washburn University 20-13 in the first round and fall short to Pittsburg State in the second round. The team's 4,047 yards of offense became a school record until the 1993 season.

Arkansas-Monticello's 1988 team saw six players receive all-conference honors, led by senior quarterback Sean Rochelle as the AIC Offensive Player of the Year. Rochelle, who was also named an Academic All-American led the Weevils with 2,024 yards of total offense and a single-season record 16 rushing touchdowns to close his career with 4,615 total yards and the UAM season scoring record (98 points), which stood until 2017.

Defenders Jerry Johnson, who matched the then program single-season record for interceptions (8), and Morehead Jordan, who led the team with 130 tackles, received Second Team All-America honors. Mac Newcomb and offensive linemen Brad Breland and Mark Eubanks received All-America honorable mention. Breland, who was also the Weevils' kicker, set the UAM record for most consecutive field goals made (9), which stands today. During the season, Breland made a 51-yard field goal against Arkansas Tech - the longest in program history at the time, which has only been passed twice.  

National, Regional, and Conference Recognitions:

• Second Team All-American
  • Jerry Johnson, Cornerback
  • Morehead Jordan, Linebacker
• All-American Honorable Mention
  • Brad Breland, Offensive Tackle
  • Mac Newcomb, Free Safety
  • Mark Eubanks, Offensive Tackle (1988, 89)
• All-Conference (AIC)
  • Rod Birmingham, Wide Receiver
  • Brad Breland, Kicker
  • Morehead Jordan, Linebacker
  • Mac Newcomb, Free Safety
  • Sean Rochelle, Quarterback
  • Mark Eubanks (1988, 89)