Statesmen to the 2000 Gulf South Conference and
Statesmen to the 2000 Gulf South Conference and
Statesmen to the 2000 Gulf South Conference and
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Travis E. Parker Field<br />
Travis E. Parker<br />
Travis E. Parker Field is in its fourth decade as <strong>the</strong> home of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Statesmen</strong> <strong>and</strong> as one of <strong>the</strong> <strong>to</strong>p facilities in NCAA Division II. In<br />
31 seasons Delta State is an overall 97-65-7 at Parker Field.<br />
Formerly known as Delta Field, <strong>the</strong> 8,000 seat stadium was completed in time for <strong>the</strong> 1970 season. In 1984, <strong>the</strong> stadium was<br />
renamed <strong>to</strong> honor former Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning Board of Trustees member, Travis E. Parker, a tireless<br />
supporter of Delta State University <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Delta area communities.<br />
The current facility replaced <strong>the</strong> “old” Delta Field, which is located between Sillers Coliseum <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Hugh Ellis Walker Alumni-<br />
Foundation House on <strong>the</strong> Delta State campus. The <strong>Statesmen</strong> have enjoyed a 195-105-15 mark at home.<br />
The two-level press facility includes booths for radio, film, coaches, <strong>and</strong> working press, as well as a snack kitchen <strong>and</strong> restroom.<br />
The press box is completely enclosed, with <strong>the</strong> exception of <strong>the</strong> second-level film deck, <strong>and</strong> is climate controlled for year-round<br />
comfort <strong>and</strong> convenience.<br />
As part of Delta State University’s continued support of collegiate athletics, several hundred chairback seats were added in<br />
1993. The 2001 season brought a newly added picnic area in <strong>the</strong> southwest corner of Parker Field with renovations on <strong>the</strong> press<br />
box scheduled for 2005-2006, as part of <strong>the</strong> continuing stadium face-lift.<br />
Coach Rick Rhoades would like <strong>to</strong> thank <strong>the</strong> following for <strong>the</strong>ir support of <strong>Statesmen</strong> Football: Dr. Hilpert <strong>and</strong> Dr. Teague, Green<br />
& White Booster Club, Clevel<strong>and</strong> Knights of Columbus for <strong>the</strong> Flag Plaza, Ned Mitchell, Kossman GM Supercenter, Paul<br />
Janoush for sponsoring <strong>the</strong> staff retreat, G&W Fund donors <strong>to</strong> football <strong>and</strong> all <strong>the</strong> great fans of DSU!<br />
Travis E. Parker Field Top-13 Record Crowds<br />
1. North Alabama (9-18-04) ...................9,023 ............ W, 28-21<br />
2. Mississippi Valley St. (9-8-01) .............7,635 .............. W, 25-3<br />
3. SE Louisiana (HC) (11-8-75) ..............7,300 ............ W, 19-10<br />
3. Troy State (10-15-88) ..........................7,300 ............ W, 24-21<br />
5. Mississippi College (10-11-75) ............7,000 .............. W, 24-0<br />
5. Tennessee-Martin (10-26-74) .............7,000 .............. W, 29-0<br />
7. North Dakota State (12-2-00) ..............6,850 ............ W, 34-16<br />
8. Jacksonville State (10-30-76) .............6,800 ............. L, 14-24<br />
9. Henderson State (10-21-00) ...............6,543 ............ W, 48-24<br />
10. Arkansas Tech (9-13-97) ....................6,512 ............. L, 20-23<br />
11. North Alabama (10-5-74) ....................6,500 ............ W, 26-10<br />
12. Central Arkansas (10-16-04) .............6,341 ............. L, 52-55<br />
13. Tennessee-Martin (10-23-76) .............6,300 ............. L, 25-42<br />
Delta State University Football...It’s a Family Affair!
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