Statesmen to the 2000 Gulf South Conference and

Dorgan Student-Performance Center
Billy Dorgan, Jr. Student
Performance Center
The Billy Dorgan, Jr., Student Performance Center
became a reality thanks to a $1.5 million donation by Billy and
Patty Dorgan, Sr., in the spring of 2002. The center officially
opened in the spring of 2004.
The Dorgans’ great generosity was due in large part to
Billy Dorgan, Jr.’s great academic and athletic experience at
Delta State University from 1999–2000.
The state-of-the-art complex totals 15,605 square feet. A
free-weight area, a general excercise area, and storage make
up the first floor of the center. Two academic labs, a
conference room, athletic director and administration offices
comprise the second floor.
The Dorgan Center was completed on February 18, 2005
and is currently online and in use by all 13 DSU athletic
programs and many members of the Cleveland community.
“We are very thankful for the generosity displayed by the
Dorgan’s,” stated DSU Athletic Director Brad Teague. “Their
efforts have paved the way for our athletes’ future successes
on and off the field.” Teague added,” With the Dorgan Center,
DSU athletes have a state-of-art facility to prepare their minds
for the future and their bodies for competition.”
Billy Dorgan, Jr., was a standout place kicker for the Delta
State University football program from 1999–2000. He helped
the Statesmen to the 2000 Gulf South Conference and NCAA
Division II National Championships. He owns the DSU and
GSC record for point-after-touchdowns kicked in a season
record with 71 in 2000. He ranks third on the single-season
scoring list with 109 points, and his 128 career points scored
is 11th on DSU’s all-time list. He kicked 81 career PATs,
ranking him second on the career PATs list.
Dorgan, Jr., set the DSU record for field goals made in a
season with 13, but none were more important than the game
winner that beat Southern Arkansas, 30-28, in 2000.
The Statesmen trailed 28-27 in the final minutes. DSU’s
final drive stalled at the SAU 36-yard line. Dorgan kicked a 43yard
field goal with 47 seconds remaining to keep the
Statesmen undefeated at 7-0.
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