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Rick Shoulders
First Season: 2010-11 or earlier
Last Season: 2021-22
Total Games: 182
Crew Chief: 76 (42%)
U1: 75 (41%)
U2: 31 (17%)
Home Wins: 64%
Home Fouls: 18.8
Away Fouls: 20.5
Foul Diff: 1.6
Attendance: 2,313
| Games | Total | 2021-22 | 2020-21 | 2019-20 | 2018-19 | 2017-18 | 2016-17 | 2015-16 | 2014-15 | 2013-14 | 2012-13 | 2011-12 | 2010-11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 182 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 18 |
| Crew Chief | 76 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| U1 | 75 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| U2 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 7 |
| NCAA Tournament | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NIT Tournament | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pre/Mid-Season Tournament | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OVC | 99 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Southern | 42 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Sun Belt | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| CUSA | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| ASUN | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| MVC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Big South | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Date | Crew Chief | U1 | U2 | Home | Away | Score | Fouls | Fee | Season $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2-5 | James Hicks | Rick Shoulders | James Gibson | Southeast Missouri State | Eastern Illinois | 63 - 56 | 15 - 15 | $1,274 | $6,370 |
| 2022-1-22 | Rick Shoulders | Alex Manuel | Jeremy Trussell | Murray State | UT Martin | 74 - 66 | 17 - 24 | $1,274 | $5,096 |
| 2022-1-8 | Rick Shoulders | Alfred Smith | Connor Mooney | Austin Peay | Morehead State | 55 - 66 | 21 - 18 | $1,274 | $3,822 |
| 2021-12-4 | Rick Shoulders | Brett Miles | Boyd Copeland | Southeast Missouri State | Webster | 76 - 64 | 18 - 19 | $1,274 | $2,548 |
| 2021-11-9 | Greg Rennegarbe | Rick Shoulders | Dustin Williams | Murray State | Cumberland (TN) | 109 - 77 | 23 - 23 | $1,274 | $1,274 |
| 2021-2-27 | Greg Rennegarbe | Rick Shoulders | Eric Mims | Tennessee Tech | Murray State | 71 - 61 | 16 - 13 | $1,232 | $8,624 |
| 2021-2-20 | Rick Shoulders | Brett Miles | Chris Fuller | UT Martin | Morehead State | 69 - 79 | 14 - 12 | $1,232 | $7,392 |
| 2021-2-13 | Rick Shoulders | Brett Miles | Jeff O'Malley | Tennessee Tech | Eastern Illinois | 80 - 67 | 11 - 16 | $1,232 | $6,160 |
| 2021-1-30 | Greg Rennegarbe | Rick Shoulders | John Julius | UT Martin | SIU Edwardsville | 60 - 76 | 20 - 16 | $1,232 | $4,928 |
| 2021-1-9 | Rick Shoulders | Aaron Denton | John Garrett | Eastern Kentucky | Tennessee Tech | 90 - 80 | 15 - 13 | $1,232 | $3,696 |
| 2021-1-2 | Brett Miles | Rick Shoulders | Tavares Armour | UT Martin | Belmont | 69 - 90 | 16 - 23 | $1,232 | $2,464 |
| 2020-12-15 | John St. Claire | Rick Shoulders | Alex Manuel | UT Martin | Bethel (TN) | 95 - 60 | 18 - 25 | $1,232 | $1,232 |
| 2019-12-21 | Brett Miles | Rick Shoulders | Kevin Driver | Tennessee Tech | Western Carolina | 76 - 89 | 15 - 16 | $1,190 | $5,079 |
| 2019-11-24 | Rick Shoulders | Mike Millione | Gary Maxwell | UNC Greensboro | VMI | 74 - 63 | 12 - 21 | $1,318 | $3,889 |
| 2019-11-15 | Glenn Tuitt | Rick Shoulders | Jon Wall | Appalachian State | Montana State | 56 - 59 | 16 - 21 | $1,381 | $2,571 |
| 2019-11-12 | Rick Shoulders | Kevin Mathis | Rusty Phillips | Tennessee Tech | Wright State | 80 - 85 | 17 - 13 | $1,190 | $1,190 |
| 2019-3-2 | Bruce Benedict | Rick Shoulders | Antoine Dawkins | Chattanooga | Furman | 50 - 71 | 12 - 15 | $1,271 | $20,377 |
| 2019-2-28 | Rick Shoulders | Coy Gammon | Jon Campbell | Morehead State | Murray State | 52 - 71 | 15 - 19 | $1,148 | $19,106 |
| 2019-2-16 | Rick Shoulders | Dillon Brasher | Michael Ingram | Eastern Kentucky | Murray State | 70 - 102 | 19 - 15 | $1,148 | $17,958 |
| 2019-2-9 | Rick Shoulders | Blake Harris | Chris Fuller | Morehead State | Belmont | 86 - 96 | 18 - 14 | $1,148 | $16,810 |
| 2019-2-2 | Bruce Benedict | Rick Shoulders | Jeremy Mosier | Samford | Western Carolina | 92 - 81 | 18 - 19 | $1,271 | $15,662 |
| 2019-1-26 | Rick Shoulders | Gene Grimshaw | Tavares Armour | Murray State | Tennessee State | 100 - 62 | 21 - 29 | $1,148 | $14,391 |
| 2019-1-24 | Rick Shoulders | Tommy Short | Michael Ingram | Morehead State | Tennessee Tech | 67 - 61 | 17 - 22 | $1,148 | $13,243 |
| 2019-1-19 | Frankie Bordeaux | Rick Shoulders | Keith Fogleman | Wofford | Furman | 59 - 54 | 15 - 16 | $1,271 | $12,095 |
| 2019-1-12 | Rick Shoulders | Jeff O'Malley | Blake Harris | Tennessee Tech | Eastern Illinois | 60 - 67 | 19 - 14 | $1,148 | $10,824 |
| 2019-1-5 | Frankie Bordeaux | Nathan Quick | Rick Shoulders | Furman | The Citadel | 101 - 85 | 12 - 18 | $1,271 | $9,676 |
| 2019-1-3 | Rick Shoulders | Joey Richardson | Davis Maxwell | Murray State | Morehead State | 90 - 69 | 17 - 12 | $1,148 | $8,405 |
| 2018-12-29 | Barry Mathis | Rick Shoulders | Antoine Dawkins | Western Carolina | Wofford | 54 - 74 | 18 - 23 | $1,271 | $7,257 |
| 2018-12-15 | James Hicks | Rick Shoulders | Cary Lyle | Tennessee State | North Carolina A&T | 76 - 78 | 15 - 17 | $1,148 | $5,986 |
| 2018-12-1 | Chris King | Rick Shoulders | Austin Rivers | Chattanooga | Tennessee Tech | 71 - 60 | 15 - 15 | $1,271 | $4,838 |
| 2018-11-10 | Rick Shoulders | Kevin Mathis | James Gibson | Tennessee Tech | Presbyterian | 65 - 80 | 19 - 24 | $1,148 | $3,567 |
| 2018-11-9 | Rick Shoulders | Coy Gammon | Freddie Blanton | Samford | Jacksonville State | 92 - 72 | 28 - 28 | $1,271 | $2,419 |
| 2018-11-6 | Rick Shoulders | Kevin Driver | Matt DiPiro | Austin Peay | Oakland City | 114 - 53 | 22 - 16 | $1,148 | $1,148 |
| 2018-2-22 | Rick Shoulders | Brett Miles | James Gibson | Eastern Kentucky | Southeast Missouri State | 91 - 88 | 14 - 23 | $1,106 | $21,840 |
| 2018-2-17 | Scott Johnson | Rick Shoulders | Bradley Fritsche | UT Martin | Eastern Illinois | 57 - 64 | 18 - 11 | $1,106 | $20,734 |
| 2018-2-10 | Barry Mathis | Rick Shoulders | Greg Anagnostopolous | VMI | East Tennessee State | 56 - 70 | 18 - 17 | $1,224 | $19,628 |
| 2018-2-8 | Rick Shoulders | Unice Washington | Tommy Morrissey | Chattanooga | The Citadel | 85 - 82 | 23 - 18 | $1,224 | $18,404 |
| 2018-2-3 | Scott Johnson | Rick Shoulders | Jeff O'Malley | Morehead State | Belmont | 73 - 83 | 20 - 16 | $1,106 | $17,180 |
| 2018-1-27 | Rick Shoulders | Ryan Christian | Davis Maxwell | Furman | Western Carolina | 100 - 66 | 21 - 25 | $1,224 | $16,074 |
| 2018-1-20 | Chris King | Rick Shoulders | Davis Maxwell | Wofford | Chattanooga | 71 - 67 | 16 - 14 | $1,224 | $14,850 |
| 2018-1-18 | Andrew Walton | Stephen Divine | Rick Shoulders | Belmont | Murray State | 79 - 72 | 10 - 14 | $1,106 | $13,626 |
| 2018-1-13 | Rick Shoulders | Chris Ford | Chris McCurry | Jacksonville State | Austin Peay | 67 - 87 | 20 - 20 | $1,106 | $12,520 |
| 2018-1-6 | Barry Mathis | Rick Shoulders | Antoine Dawkins | Wofford | The Citadel | 109 - 92 | 24 - 26 | $1,224 | $11,414 |
| 2018-1-4 | James Hicks | Rick Shoulders | Alex Manuel | Murray State | Southeast Missouri State | 89 - 73 | 19 - 22 | $1,106 | $10,190 |
| 2017-12-30 | Rick Shoulders | Jerome Hall | Davis Maxwell | Samford | Chattanooga | 73 - 56 | 18 - 13 | $1,224 | $9,084 |
| 2017-12-17 | Rick Shoulders | Kevin Mathis | Jemel Spearman | Tennessee Tech | Chattanooga | 82 - 76 | 24 - 24 | $1,106 | $7,860 |
| 2017-12-2 | Rick Shoulders | Brett Miles | Kevin Driver | Belmont | Green Bay | 86 - 75 | 16 - 23 | $1,106 | $6,754 |
| 2017-11-29 | Rick Shoulders | Kevin Mathis | Kevin Driver | Tennessee Tech | Lipscomb | 86 - 80 | 23 - 33 | $1,106 | $5,648 |
| 2017-11-21 | Rick Shoulders | Joey Richardson | Ryan Christian | Chattanooga | Jacksonville State | 75 - 77 | 14 - 21 | $1,224 | $4,542 |
| 2017-11-20 | Rick Shoulders | Rick Hartzell | Joey Richardson | Jacksonville State | Savannah State | 86 - 71 | 16 - 19 | $1,106 | $3,318 |
Showing 1-50 of 182 games
Tournament Games
| Tournament | Times Worked | Seasons |
|---|---|---|
| CAYMAN ISLANDS CLASSIC - MAINLAND | 2 | 2017-18 |
| COMFORT SUITES INVITATIONAL | 1 | 2012-13 |
| DR PEPPER CLASSIC | 1 | 2011-12 |
| GOTHAM CLASSIC | 1 | 2015-16 |
| HARDWOOD SHOWCASE | 1 | 2016-17 |
| OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE MEN'S TOURNAMENT - 1st ROUND | 1 | 2016-17 |
| OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE MEN'S TOURNAMENT - SEMIFINAL | 2 | 2013-14, 2015-16 |
| SPARTAN INVITATIONAL | 1 | 2019-20 |
Rick Shoulders Game Pace by Season
Total games worked across seasons, relative to each season's opening day
Estimated Salary Information
Salary estimates based on conference rates, tier level, and season adjustments. Rates vary by conference and year.
Career Summary
Current Tier: Tier 3
Career Total: $200,027
Total Games: 182
Avg per Game: $1,099
Highest Season: $23,198 (2014-15)
Season-by-Season Breakdown
| Season | Tier | Games | CC Games | U1/U2 Games | Total Earned | Avg per Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | Tier 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | $6,370 | $1,274 |
| 2020-21 | Tier 3 | 7 | 3 | 4 | $8,624 | $1,232 |
| 2019-20 | Tier 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | $5,079 | $1,270 |
| 2018-19 | Tier 3 | 17 | 10 | 7 | $20,377 | $1,199 |
| 2017-18 | Tier 3 | 19 | 12 | 7 | $21,840 | $1,149 |
| 2016-17 | Tier 3 | 18 | 7 | 11 | $20,733 | $1,152 |
| 2015-16 | Tier 3 | 17 | 9 | 8 | $19,198 | $1,129 |
| 2014-15 | Tier 3 | 21 | 10 | 11 | $23,198 | $1,105 |
| 2013-14 | Tier 3 | 19 | 7 | 12 | $19,578 | $1,030 |
| 2012-13 | Tier 3 | 17 | 4 | 13 | $16,942 | $997 |
| 2011-12 | Tier 3 | 20 | 5 | 15 | $20,133 | $1,007 |
| 2010-11 | Tier 3 | 18 | 4 | 14 | $17,955 | $998 |
Rick Shoulders Salary Pace by Season
Estimated cumulative salary earned across seasons, relative to each season's opening day