Newberry College Athletics

He is a native of Lugoff who came to Newberry College in the fall of 1985. He became a member of one the highest scoring football teams in his four years here a Newberry. He set numerous kicking and scoring records. He was best known for “THE KICK” to open the 1985 football season in which they beat Furman 24-21.

Eddie’s school and conference record of 57 yards won the game for the Indians. The school’s all time leader in field goals, he is tied for first in extra points, he is currently second on the all time scoring list (200), and he is the leading scoring in the school for kickers. He is also punted for the Indians and averaged 43 yards per punt on 200 punts.

He holds the most records for field goals in a season with 12, with 3 coming in one game. He was named Player of the Week in 1985, All District (four years), All Sac (2 years), won the team’s Special Teams Award(four years), and in 1985 was named Honorable Mention All American. He graduated and played professionally with the Atlanta Falcons. After leaving the Falcons he coached several varsity sports before giving up his career to work in the ministry.