2009 southland conference football

2009 Football

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Frisco, Texas 75034

Office Phone: 972-422-9500Fax Numer: 972-422-9225

On the World Wide Web at:Southland.org

facebook.com/SouthlandConferencetwitter.com/SouthlandSports

Tom Burnett, Commissioner

Tina Cheatham, AssociateCommissioner, Championships &

Sports Administration

Teri Franch, Administrative Assistant

Jack Key, Associate Commissioner,Chief Financial Officer

Bruce Ludlow, AssociateCommissioner, Operations

Stephanie McDonald, AssociateCommissioner, Institutional Services

Jenny McGhee, AssociateCommissioner, External Relations

Todd Lamb, Assistant Commissioner,Communications & Media Services

E-mail: [email protected]: 972-422-9500, ext. 107

Cell: 817-287-8393

Jimmy Glenn, Assistant Director,Media Services

E-mail: [email protected]: 972-422-9500, ext. 110

Cell: 817-846-2712

The 2009 Southland Conference football media guide was written, designed and edited by the Southland Communications and Media Services Staff. Editorial and design provided by Todd Lamb. Research and editorial assistance provided by Jimmy Glenn, Jim Donovan and Bruce Ludlow.

Front cover design by Dwayne Leach, Clearwater, Fla.

Special thanks to the sports information departments in the Southland Conference for assistance in providing the information and photographs used in this publication.

Printing by the Houston Chronicle, Hous-ton, Texas.

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2009 Southland ConferenCe football media Guide

In an effort to assist media members, teleconferences featuring the head coaches will be conducted each Tuesday morning during the season. Those participating in the call should dial in five minutes prior to the scheduled start of 10:30 a.m., Central.

Dial: 877-393-3856 and enter code number: 3947522

Call schedule is as follows, each Tuesday, starting Sept. 1 through Nov. 17:Southland Notes: .......................................................10:30 a.m.Central Arkansas, Clint Conque ............................10:35 a.m.McNeese State, Matt Viator ....................................10:41 a.m. Nicholls, Jay Thomas .................................................10:47 a.m. Stephen F. Austin, J.C. Harper ................................10:53 a.m.Sam Houston State, Todd Whitten .......................10:59 a.m.Southeastern Louisiana, Mike Lucas ...................11:05 a.m.Northwestern State, Bradley Dale Peveto .........11:11 a.m.Texas State, Brad Wright ..........................................11:17 a.m.

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Southland ConferenceSouthland Media Relations Directory .................................................................................................. 2This is the Southland Conference ...................................................................................................... 4-6Southland Demographics/Map/Mileage Chart ................................................................................ 7Southland Staff.......................................................................................................................................8-10Southland Conference Television Network ......................................................................................11Hall of Honor ...............................................................................................................................................12Commissioner’s Cup .................................................................................................................................13Academic Awards ......................................................................................................................................14Officiating Program ..................................................................................................................................15Football History ................................................................................................................................... 16-19Football Championship Subdivision ........................................................................................... 20-21Southland Sponsorships .........................................................................................................................22

Southland PreviewComposite Schedule ......................................................................................................................... 24-25Preseason Polls ...........................................................................................................................................26Preseason All-Conference Teams .................................................................................................. 27-28Football Expansion ............................................................................................................................ 29-30

Southland Conference TeamsCentral Arkansas ................................................................................................................................. 32-37McNeese State ..................................................................................................................................... 38-43Nicholls................................................................................................................................................... 44-49Northwestern State ........................................................................................................................... 50-55Sam Houston State ............................................................................................................................ 56-61Southeastern Louisiana.................................................................................................................... 62-67Stephen F. Austin ................................................................................................................................ 68-73Texas State ............................................................................................................................................ 74-79

2008 Season in ReviewNotes ....................................................................................................................................................... 82-87Results ...........................................................................................................................................................88Statistics ................................................................................................................................................. 89-99

History and RecordsSouthland Champions .......................................................................................................................... 102Postseason Honors ................................................................................................................................ 103Statistical Trends ............................................................................................................................ 104-109All-Conference Teams .................................................................................................................. 110-117Coaching/Miscellaneous Records .................................................................................................... 118All-Time Standings ........................................................................................................................ 119-123Football Championship Subdivision Playoffs ..................................................................... 124-125All-Americans .................................................................................................................................. 126-127Records .............................................................................................................................................. 128-133In the Final Top-25 Polls .............................................................................................................. 134-136

Southland in the National Football LeagueSouthland in the NFL/Active Players ............................................................................................... 138Southland NFL Draft History/Super Bowl & Pro-Bowl Participants ............................. 139-140Southland Players on NFL Rosters ........................................................................................... 141-144

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Central Arkansas Phone: 501-450-5743 Fax: 501-450-5740P.O. Box 5004-UCA201 Donaghey Ave.Conway, AR 72035

www.ucasports.com

SID .........................Steve [email protected] .............501-450-0013Cell ..................501-730-4101

Asst. SID ............ Cody UsherE-mail....... [email protected]. SID .................Josh GoffE-mail........... [email protected]

AD: .............. Dr. Brad TeagueCoach:.............Clint Conque

Press Box: .....501-450-5743

McNeese State Phone: 337-475-5207 Fax: 337-475-5202P.O. Box 92735700 East McNeeseLake Charles, LA 70609

www.mcneesesports.com

SID ...............Louis BonnetteE-mail.................lbonnette@ mcneese.eduHome .............337-477-4182Cell ..................337-802-7127

Asst. SID ..........Pam LaFosseE-mail.................... plafosse@ mcneese.edu

AD: .......Tommy McClellandCoach:................. Matt Viator

Press Box: .....337-475-5225

Nicholls Phone: 985-448-4281 Fax: 985-448-4924P.O. Box 2032Baker Hall, Room 146Thibodaux, LA 70310

www.geauxcolonels.com

SID ............ Brandon RizzutoE-mail.....brandon.rizzuto@ nicholls.eduHome .............504-782-3590Cell ..................504-782-3590

Asst. SID ...Charlie GillinghamE-mail...charlie.gillingham@ nicholls.edu

AD: ................... Rob BernardiCoach:................ Jay Thomas

Press Box: .....985-448-4845

Northwestern State Phone: 318-357-6467 Fax: 318-357-4515Prather Coliseum, Rm. 112398 South JeffersonNatchitoches, LA 71459

www.nsudemons.com

SID ...................Doug IrelandE-mail... [email protected] .............318-357-0701Cell ..................318-288-6388

Asst. SID ...... Matt BonnetteE-mail..............bonnettem@ nsula.edu

AD: .......................Greg BurkeCoach:...Bradley Dale Peveto

Press Box: .....318-357-4529

Sam Houston State Phone: 936-294-1764 Fax: 936-294-3538Box 2268620 Bowers Blvd.Huntsville, TX 77341

www.gobearkats.com

SID .....................Paul [email protected] .............936-294-9838Cell .................. Not Available

Asst. SID ....... Jason [email protected]

AD: ...............Bobby WilliamsCoach:............ Todd Whitten

Press Box: .....936-294-1838

Southeastern Louisiana Phone: 985-549-2142 Fax: 985-548-3773SLU Box 10309800 Galloway Dr.Hammond, LA 70402

www.lionsports.net

SID ................... Matt SullivanE-mail... [email protected] .............985-781-6424Cell ..................985-981-0009

Asst. SID ... Kemmler [email protected]

AD: ........... Dr. Joel ErdmannCoach:................. Mike Lucas

Press Box: .....985-549-2443

Stephen F. Austin Phone: 936-468-2606 Fax: 936-468-4593P.O. Box 13010, SFA StationSFA Athletic Field HouseNacogdoches, TX 75962

www.sfajacks.com

SID ....................James DixonE-mail..... [email protected] .............936-715-0393Cell ..................936-552-1171

Asst. SID ...............Brian [email protected]. SID ..............Ben RikardE-mail... [email protected]

AD: ........................Robert HillCoach:..................J.C. Harper

Press Box: .....936-468-3910

Texas State Phone: 512-245-2966 Fax: 512-245-2967601 University Dr.Darren B. Casey AthleticsAdministration ComplexRoom 126San Marcos, TX 78666www.txstatebobcats.com

SID ......................Rick [email protected] .............512-738-0697Cell ..................512-738-0697

Asst. SID ...Amber [email protected]. SID ...Denise [email protected]

AD: .................... Dr. Larry TeisCoach:................Brad Wright

Press Box: .....512-245-7765

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In an era of considerable change in inter-collegiate athletics, the Southland Confer-ence continues to be a model of innovation, stability and consistent achievement as it celebrates the academic and athletic accom-plishments of its member institutions.

What began as a small gathering of col-lege administrators more than 45 years ago, the Southland Conference has transformed itself into a dynamic and respected consor-tium of 12 member universities in three states. Beginning with a historic meeting of five institutions in Dallas on March 15, 1963, that included current members Lamar University (then Lamar State College of Technology) and the University of Texas at Arlington (then Arlington State College), the Southland Conference set on an extraordi-nary course that has proven successful well into its fifth decade of existence.

On July 1, 2006, the Southland Confer-ence commemorated another milestone as the league membership reached 12, marking the largest configuration ever for the organization. The addition of the University of Central Arkansas and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi expanded the Southland into the Little Rock metro area and into the eighth largest city in Texas. Central Arkansas and A&M-Corpus Christi enhanced the Southland Conference in innumerable ways, including athletic and academic successes, strong and principled leadership, and strong fan support and media coverage.

In addition to its two newest members, the Southland Conference lineup also consists of Lamar University, McNeese State University, Nicholls State University, Northwestern State University, Sam Hous-ton State University, Southeastern Louisiana University, Stephen F. Austin State Univer-sity, the University of Texas at Arlington, the University of Texas at San Antonio, and Texas State University-San Marcos.

All told, the revised membership of the Southland encompasses more than

180,000 current students and an alumni base of approximately 920,000. Famous alums from Southland Conference schools include former President Lyndon B. Johnson (Texas State), former CBS news anchor Dan Rather (Sam Houston State), retired U.S. Central Command General Tommy Franks (UT Arlington), NBA executive Joe Dumars (McNeese State), ABC news anchor Robin Roberts (Southeastern Louisiana), country music star George Strait (Texas State), Major League Baseball stars Hunter Pence (UT Arlington), Kevin Millar (Lamar) and Ben Broussard (McNeese State), NBA legend Scottie Pippen (Central Arkansas) and actor Lou Diamond Phillips (UT Arlington).

The cities of the Southland are diverse and progressive, ranging from international business and cultural centers such as the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, San Antonio and the New Orleans area, to the historical cities of Nacogdoches, Texas, and Natchi-toches, La., to the home of the modern oil boom, Beaumont, Texas, to the unique Cajun French cultures found in the Louisiana cities of Thibodaux and Lake Charles. Southland Conference institutions also draw large numbers of students from the metropolitan areas of Houston, Little Rock, Baton Rouge, Austin, and Shreveport.

The Southland sponsors 17 champion-ship sports, all at the NCAA Division I level. The eight men’s sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, tennis, and indoor and outdoor track and field. The women compete for nine cham-pionships in basketball, cross country, golf,

soccer, softball, tennis, indoor and outdoor track and field, and volleyball. The Confer-ence earns automatic qualification to NCAA championships in baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s cross country, football, men’s and women’s golf, women’s soccer, softball, men’s and women’s tennis, and volleyball.

Southland Conference football ranks among the best Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) leagues in the nation, and enjoys an annual expectation of competing for the national championship with multiple teams advancing to the NCAA playoffs each year. In 2002 and 2003, McNeese State fin-ished the regular season ranked No. 1 in the nation, and advanced to the 2002 national championship contest, the sixth such title game appearance since the league joined FCS in 1982. All told, Southland teams have played in 89 Division I playoff games in 27 years, winning 42 of the contests.

Historically, the Southland’s success-ful football heritage has sustained itself through numerous membership and classification changes. Originally an NAIA conference, the Southland joined the NCAA College Division in 1968. The College Divi-sion was re-named NCAA Division II in 1973, and the league played two seasons in that class. The Southland was an NCAA Division I league from 1975-81, before joining the ranks of FCS in 1982, its home ever since.

During its tenure as a Division I confer-ence from 1975-81, the Southland Confer-ence was instrumental in the startup of the Independence Bowl in 1976. The Southland representative served as the host team of the bowl until 1980, compiling a 2-3 record in those contests.

The Conference can lay claim to five national championships, including College Division championships through former members Arkansas State (1970, UPI) and Louisiana Tech (1972, National Football Foundation). Louisiana Tech also won the first-ever NCAA-sanctioned national title,

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winning the Division II playoffs in 1973. Tech followed that with the UPI’s Division II national championship in 1974. Louisiana-Monroe won the 1987 FCS national title.

McNeese State, which has made 13 ap-pearances in the national playoffs, played in the 1997 and 2002 NCAA Division I FCS na-tional championship games, while Stephen F. Austin played in the 1989 title game and has four playoff appearances. Northwestern State has played in the playoffs six times, and advanced to the semifinals in 1998, while Sam Houston State has earned four trips to the postseason, including the semifinals in 2004. Nicholls has participated three times in the playoffs. Last season, Texas State made its second postseason appearance in four years. Included was a trip to the semifinals in 2005.

On four occasions, the Southland has placed three teams in the national 16-team playoffs. Six of the eight current football-playing members have qualified for the FCS playoffs. In addition, Texas State won NCAA Division II titles in 1981 and 1982 before joining the Southland.

The Southland has produced 152 first-team football All-Americans during its history, and has sent such talent to the professional ranks including Oakland’s Keith Davis (Sam Houston State), Carolina’s Josh McCown (Sam Houston State), Buffalo’s Ter-rence McGee (Northwestern State), Kansas City’s B.J. Sams (McNeese State), Detroit’s Kevin Smith (McNeese State), Minnesota’s Fred Evans (Texas State), Tennessee’s Jacob Ford (Central Arkansas), and Oakland’s Luke Lawton (McNeese State). Twenty-three for-mer players from the Southland were on NFL rosters to start the 2008 season.

In the 2009 NFL Draft, the league saw four players taken, the most among FCS confer-ences and the most since five were selected in the 2002 NFL Draft. The league had two players selected in each of the three previ-ous drafts and has seen 21 players taken in the NFL Draft since 2000.

Among the former NFL stars from the Southland include Fred Dean, who was inducted to the Professional Football Hall of Fame in 2008 to become the first former Southland Conference player to earn induc-tion in Canton. Other great NFL players from the Southland include Super Bowl XXIX quarterback Stan Humphries, Bill Bergey, Fred Barnett, Roger Carr, Marvin Upshaw, Larry Centers, Kavika Pittman, Mike Barber, Bruce Collie, Tim McKyer, Pat Tilley, Jackie Harris, Eugene Seale, Bubby Brister, Billy Ryckman, Rafael Septien, Buford Jordan, Marcus Spears, Terrance Shaw, and Ray Brown.

The Southland Conference has also seen its share of great coaches during its history in Maxie Lambright, Ernie Duplechin, Sam Goodwin, Jack Doland, Bennie Ellender, Bobby Keasler, Larry Lacewell, Bill Davidson, Dennis Franchione, Pat Collins, and Ron Randleman.

While successful on the fields and courts, the Southland Conference has repeatedly demonstrated its commitment to the aca-demic and athletic success of its student-athletes.

In addition to football, the Southland Conference can point to a number of ac-complishments in all sports.

Men’s basketball has experienced a tremendous amount of success during the Southland’s 45-plus years. The league has sent two teams to the NCAA Sweet Sixteen, as well as a squad to the NIT Final Four. Bas-ketball stars Karl Malone, Joe Dumars, Jeff Foster, Dwight “Bo” Lamar, Andrew Toney, Devin Brown, and Mike Oliver played in the Southland Conference. In 2006, North-western State, playing as the No. 14 seed in the NCAA Tournament, defeated No. 3 seed Iowa, 64-63, in first-round action. In 2008, the league saw two postseason teams (UT Arlington in the NCAA Tournament and Stephen F. Austin in the NIT) for the first time since 2001.

Coaches such as Billy Tubbs, Mike Vining, Scotty Robertson, Jack Martin, Andy Russo, Bobby Paschal and Pat Foster have led teams in the Southland.

In women’s basketball, the South-land also has its share of tradition with Louisiana-Monroe advancing to the 1985 NCAA Women’s Final Four, and Stephen F. Austin sustaining itself as one of the most successful programs in the history of the sport. In 2008, the Ladyjacks became the sixth program in NCAA Division I history to record more than 800 wins, joining Ten-nessee, Louisiana Tech, Old Dominion, Texas and James Madison.

For three consecutive seasons (2007-09) the Southland has sent two teams to the postseason as UT Arlington made its sec-ond appearance in the NCAA tournament in 2007 and UTSA saw its first action in the big dance in 2008 and made a return trip in 2009. A Southland team has played in the WNIT nine times, including each of the last three years. Women’s basketball all-stars have included Eun Jung Lee, Lisa Ingram, Portia Hill, Deneen Parker, Katrina Price, and Joskeen Garner, and coaches such as Gary Blair, Linda Sharp, James Smith and Linda Harper.

Baseball has emerged as a huge South-land Conference strength with the league earning numerous national rankings and NCAA Tournament berths. The Southland consistently ranks among the top-10 con-ferences in the country. Major leaguers such as Ben Sheets, the league’s highest draft pick (10th in 1999 by the Milwaukee Brewers), Micah Hoffpauir, Hunter Pence, David Segui, Brian Lawrence, Ben Broussard, Chuck Finley, Jerald Clark, and Terry Mat-thews once played in the league. Former UT Arlington shortstop, Trey Hillman, a three-time All-Southland selection from 1983-85, was named the manager for the Kansas City Royals following the 2007 season and coached the American League in the MLB All-Star Game this past July.

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Southeastern Louisiana pitcher Wade Miley was the 43rd overall selection in the 2008 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft to become the 11th-highest player selected in league history. In 2005, McNeese State pitcher Jacob Marceaux was a first-round pick by the Florida Marlins, becoming the sixth Southland player taken in the first round. A total of 21 players were selected in the 2009 draft, the third most in conference history.

Such coaches as Jim Gilligan, who won his 1,100th career game in 2009, Pat Patterson, Butch McBroom, Mark Johnson, Jim Wells, Smoke Laval, Dave Van Horn, Mike Bianco, John Cohen and Tony Robichaux, have patrolled Southland dugouts.

Softball continues to enjoy success on a national level, as the league has knocked off at least one nationally ranked opponent since 1995, including a win by McNeese State over 19th-ranked LSU in 2009. In the 2003 NCAA Tournament, UT Arlington and Texas State enjoyed unprecedented success as each won two games in the national event. The league has also won at least one game in the NCAA tournament in three of the past five years. Texas State shut out No. 12 Northwestern in the opening game of the 2009 NCAA Tournament. In 18 years on NCAA competition the Southland has racked up 14 wins.

The Southland has a proud history in volleyball as UT Arlington has represented the conference eight times in the NCAA tournament, advancing all the way to the NCAA Volleyball Final Four in 1989. In 2006, Stephen F. Austin moved to the second round following an opening-round win against Alabama.

Track and field has also served as a proud asset for the Southland Conference as the league has produced numerous national champions and Olympic medalists. The Southland boasts 27 men and three women student-athletes who have won NCAA track and field national championships, including A&M-Corpus Christi’s Shadrack Songok (10,000-meter run) in 2007 and 2008 and McNeese State’s Brad Gebauer (pole vault) in 2007. The league has also produced U.S. Olympic track and field medalists Earl Bell, Thomas Hill, Al Joyner and Charles Aus-

tin, Liudmila Litvinova, along with other Olympians. With the addition of five more All-American seasons in 2009, the league continues to find national success in both indoor and outdoor track and field. In the indoor circuit, the Southland boasts 58 unique all-time All-Americans that have won a combined 10 national championships. Likewise in the spring outdoor season, the league has seen 132 different All-Americans, including 105 men and 27 women, combine to win 20 national championships.

Golf has traditionally been a strong Southland sport as exemplified by Lamar men’s golfer Chris Stroud, who finished third individually at the 2003 NCAA National Championship and is a current member of the PGA Tour. The league has sent multiple teams into postseason play on numerous oc-casions, including each of the previous two seasons with both Lamar and UT Arlington qualifying for a regional. Additionally, in 2009, five individuals from the Southland also earned a spot in a regional. Lamar won a pair of NCAA Division II national champion-ships in 1967 and 1968, and also produced PGA player Ronnie Black.

In 2005, Lamar’s Dawie Van Der Walt finished fourth individually and Lamar tied for 12th place at the NCAA Men’s Golf Cham-pionship, before the Cardinals tied for ninth in 2006 and tied for third in 2007. Former Lamar golfer Casey Clendenon advanced to the semifinals of the U.S. Amateur in 2007.

Southland tennis has also experienced national prominence. UT Arlington All-American Andy Leber was the 2002 ITA/Ted Farnsworth National Senior Co-Player of the Year after a 43-3 record and earning the nation’s No. 2 ranking. In women’s tennis, Southeastern Louisiana won 46 consecutive conference matches during a four-year period that began in 2005.

The conference has increased sponsor-ship and championships opportunities for female student-athletes in recent years, adding women’s golf and soccer as league sports. In 2007, Stephen F. Austin became the first Southland team to score a goal in the NCAA tournament, while Texas State became the first women’s golf program to compete in the NCAA tournament.

The Southland Conference has repeat-edly demonstrated its commitment to the academic and athletic success of its student-athletes. With the F.L. McDonald Postgraduate Scholarship Award, the league annually honors one male and one female scholar-athlete with a stipend for postgraduate study. The Scholar-Athlete Award is given to each institution’s male and female student-athlete with the high-est grade-point average. Also, student-athletes with grade-point averages above 3.0 are honored on the Southland’s annual All-Academic teams and Commissioner’s Honor Roll.

In addition to providing expanding opportunities for student-athletes, the Southland Conference and its member institutions are very involved in various community outreach programs. Many of these programs provide positive life skills training such as academics, citizenship and leadership to school-aged students in Southland communities.

With the F.L. McDonald Postgraduate Scholarship Award, the league annually honors one male and one female scholar-athlete with a stipend for postgraduate study. The Scholar-Athlete Award is given to each institution’s male and female stu-dent-athlete with the highest grade-point average. Also, student-athletes with grade point averages above 3.0 are honored on the Southland’s annual All-Academic teams and Commissioner’s Honor Roll.

In addition to providing expanding opportunities for student-athletes, the Southland Conference and its member institutions are very involved in various community outreach programs. Many of these programs provide positive life skills training such as academics, citizenship and leadership to school-aged students in Southland communities. The Steve McCarty Citizenship Award, initiated in 2005-06 and named after the former Stephen F. Austin athletic director, properly recognizes ac-complishments off the court for a male and female student-athlete.

Trey Hillman, UT Arlington Dan Rather, Sam Houston StateGeorge Strait, Texas State


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the Southland ConferenCeSouthland ConferenCe football demoGraPhiCS

School Location Population Enrollment Stadium CapacityCentral Arkansas Conway, Ark. 55,000 12,959 First Security Field at Estes Stadium 8,500McNeese State Lake Charles, La. 80,000 8,471 Cowboy Stadium 17,410Nicholls Thibodaux, La. 14,431 6,814 John L. Guidry Stadium 12,500Northwestern State Natchitoches, La. 18,751 9,111 Turpin Stadium 15,971Sam Houston State Huntsville, Texas 31,408 16,663 Bowers Stadium 14,000Southeastern Louisiana Hammond, La. 17,639 15,224 Strawberry Stadium 7,500Stephen F. Austin Nacogdoches, Texas 29,914 11,990 Homer Bryce Stadium 14,575Texas State San Marcos, Texas 51,000 29,125 Bobcat Stadium 16,000

Southland ConferenCe mileaGe ChartTeam UCA LU MCN NICH NWLA SHSU SLU SFA UTA UTSA AMCC TXSTCentral Arkansas — 430 464 589 310 415 500 321 362 615 754 567Lamar 430 — 60 231 157 112 226 124 291 278 307 250McNeese State 464 60 — 171 121 172 166 161 330 337 363 309Nicholls 589 231 171 — 229 343 88 329 330 337 536 480Northwestern State 310 157 121 229 — 180 208 109 269 396 488 346Sam Houston State 415 112 172 343 180 — 338 94 187 223 290 173Southeastern Louisiana 500 226 166 88 208 338 — 311 473 503 535 475Stephen F. Austin 321 124 161 329 109 94 311 — 183 300 361 250UT Arlington 362 291 330 330 269 187 473 183 — 279 419 229UTSA 615 278 337 337 396 223 503 300 279 — 144 50Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 754 307 363 536 488 290 535 361 419 144 — 187Texas State 567 250 309 480 346 173 475 250 229 50 187 —

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Tom Burnett was named the Southland Conference’s sixth commissioner on Dec. 23, 2002, and brought a diverse background in athlet ics administration experience at the conference and national levels.

Now in his seventh year with the league, Burnett has helped to enhance the Southland’s membership, with addition of the University of Central Arkansas and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi in July, 2006. The new membership gave the league 12 member institutions, the largest configuration in the conference’s 45-year history.

The league’s television exposure has also expanded under his watch with the creation of the Southland Conference Television Network in 2008. This new broadcast venture provided more than 35 unique sports and promotional telecasts to a potential viewing audience of more than 13 million television households in 2008-09. The Network will enter its second year of broadcasting this fall with 31 live events planned throughout the academic year.

The Southland also signed a five-year agreement with the ESPN family of networks in 2005, and the league has had longstanding relationships with Fox Sports Net Southwest and Cox Sports Television.

In 2004, Burnett also began the league’s renewed efforts to secure corporate sponsorships. Since then, the Conference has secured sponsorship agreements with State Farm Insurance, Capital One Bank, American Airlines, Royal Purple Motor Oil, Best Western Hotels, O’Reilly Auto Parts, BellSouth, Aeropostale, Academy Sports and Outdoors and Advantage Rent-A-Car.

He also initiated efforts to bring the Southland Conference Basketball Tournaments to a neutral site in the Houston area, giving the league a year-end celebration of the sport at a centralized location near much of the Southland’s largest alumni and student bases.

Prior to joining the Southland, Burnett spent nearly 11 years in a number of roles with the Sun Belt Conference, including stints as associate and assistant commissioner, and director of communications. He also served two years on the staff of the American South Conference.

His previous responsibilities included championships administration, public and media relations, television production and negotiation, scheduling, marketing, NCAA championship and committee service, and football bowl experience.

While at the Sun Belt, Burnett worked in the development of football as a league-sponsored sport, and was an administrator with the New Orleans Bowl, which began in 2001. He also produced the Sun Belt’s television packages with ESPN Regional Television, which debuted in 2002. In addition, he has experience negotiating television agreements with regional sports networks such as Fox Sports Net, Comcast/Charter Sports Southeast and numerous local television stations and cable systems.

He also provided oversight of Sun Belt championship events and administered in excess of 100 league tournaments. In 2000, he began exclusively administering the Sun Belt’s men’s and women’s basketball tournaments, which grew from minimal financial successes into events that grossed the conference $1.2 million during a three-year period.

Burnett has also served in an administrative capacity with numerous NCAA events, including national championships in men’s and women’s basketball, track and field, baseball and volleyball.

Recently named to both the NCAA’s Division I Committee on Academic Performance and the Division I Football Academic Working Group, Burnett also served as the FCS Vice President for the Collegiate Commissioners Association (CCA) in 2007-08. He is also a member of the Board of Directors for NCAA Football, the organization that serves to improve, promote and protect college football for those who play, coach and support the game.

In addition, he represented the Southland Conference on the NCAA Division I Management Council in 2004-05, and served on the Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) Governance Committee from 2004-06. Burnett previously served on the NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel, and the NCAA Baseball Rules Committee.

Burnett, 44, is a native of Houston, Texas, and a 1988 graduate of Louisiana Tech University, where he studied journalism and spent one year as the sports editor of the school’s student newspaper.

He and his wife Tracy, a native of Baton Rouge, La., are the parents of a son, Cole, and a daughter, Jesse.

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Administrative experience2002-Current Commissioner, Southland Conference1999-2002 Associate Commissioner, Sun Belt Conference1995-99 Assistant Commissioner, Sun Belt Conference1991-95 Director of Communications, Sun Belt Conference1990-91 Director of Communications, American South

Conference1989-90 Co-Director of the Service Bureau, American South

Conference1988-89 Assistant Sports Information Director, Louisiana Tech

University1985-88 Sports Information Assistant, Louisiana Tech University

Committee experience2008-Current NCAA Division I Football Academic Working Group2007-Current NCAA Division I Committee on Academic Performance 2006-Current Board of Directors, NCAA Football2007-08 FCS Vice President, Collegiate Commissioners

Association2005-07 NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel2004-06 NCAA Division I-AA Governance Subcommittee2004-05 NCAA Division I Management Council1999-2003 NCAA Baseball Rules Committee2002-03 NCAA Men’s Final Four, New Orleans Local Organizing

Committee, Public/Media Relations Chair2001-02 Super Bowl XXXVII, New Orleans Local Organizing

Committee, Public Relations Committee2001-03 New Orleans Bowl Committee1991-2002 NCAA Men’s Final Four, Media Coordination Committee1991 NCAA Women’s Final Four, New Orleans Local Organizing

Southland ConferenCe CommiSSioner

tom burnettCommissioner of the Southland Conference

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Hometown: El Dorado, Ark.

Joined Southland: Sept. 1, 2003

Responsibilities: Championships Administration; Coaches’ Liaison; Conference Scheduling; Awards; Officiating; Senior Woman Administrator.

education: B.S, Southern Arkansas University, 1979; M.A, Texas Woman’s University, 1981; Ph.D., Texas Woman’s University, 1992

experience: 2000-03, Associate AD/SWA, Texas A&M University; 1993-2000, Assistant AD, Texas A&M University 1990-93; Assistant for Women’s Athletics, Texas A&M University.

other: Member, NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Committee; Former Member, Board of Directors, NACWAA; Former Member, NCAA Women’s Volleyball Committee.

Family: Single.

tina Cheatham

Hometown: Henryetta, Okla.

Joined Southland: July 15, 2003

Responsibilities: Conference Finances and Budgeting; Human Resources; Men’s Golf Championship Administrator.

education: B.B.A, Oklahoma, 1971; Certified Public Accountant

experience: 1998-2001, Senior Associate AD, University of North Texas; 1991-95, Associate AD/CFO, Kansas State University; 1989-91, Athletic Finance and Administration, University of Oklahoma; 1984-89, Assistant Director, Auxiliary Accounting, University of Oklahoma.

other: Member, NCAA Division I Men’s Golf Committee; Member, Collegiate Athletics Business Management Association.

Family: Wife Debby; Two married sons Matt and Kyle and a granddaughter Emme.

JaCk keyassociate CommissionerChief financial officer

todd lambassistant CommissionerCommunications andmedia Services

Hometown: Marion, Ohio

Joined Southland: Aug. 11, 2008

Responsibilities: Communications, Media Services; Statistics; Web Site and Social Media; Publications; Championships.

education: B.A. Journalism, Ohio State University, 1994 experience: 2008, Director of Communications, Delta Delta Delta Fraternity; 2007, Manager of Baseball Communications, Texas Rangers Baseball Club; 2002-05, Assistant Director of Athletics Communications, Ohio State University; 2000-02, Assistant SID, Clemson University; 1996-2000, Assistant SID, Rice University; 1996, Assistant SID, University of Texas at San Antonio; 1994-96, SID Assistant, Rice University.

other: Member, College Sports Information Directors of America, Football Writers Association of America, United States Basketball Writers Association and National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association.

Family: Wife Melissa; son Brady (3).

bruCe ludloWassociate Commissioneroperations

Hometown: Tipton, Ind.

Joined Southland: Jan. 1, 1998

Responsibilities: Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament Administration; Baseball Tournament Administration; Television Production; Video Exchange; Coaches’ Liaison; Scheduling; Special Events.

education: B.S, Southern Arkansas University, 1989; M.A, University of Louisiana-Monroe, 1991 experience: 2000-05, Assistant Commissioner, Southland Conference; 1998-2000, Director of Media Relations, Southland Conference; 1994-98, Assistant SID, University of Louisiana-Monroe; 1993-94, Assistant SID, Northwestern State University.

other: Member, National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics; Member, NCAA Final Four Media Staff.

Family: Wife Denise; son Tyler (14), daughter Callie (8).

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associate CommissionerChampionships and Sports administration

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Hometown: Killeen, Texas

Joined Southland: June 22, 2007

Responsibilities: Compliance Services; National Letter of Intent; NCAA Academic Performance Program; Coaches’ Certification; NCAA Special Assistance Fund Administration; NCAA Membership Services Liaison; Tennis Tournament Administration.

education: B.A, Texas Woman’s University, 1993; J.D., University of Texas, 1996

experience: 2003-07, Associate AD, Stephen F. Austin; 1999-2003, Associate Commissioner, Mid-American Conference; 1998-99, Director of NCAA Compliance, North Carolina State; 1997-98, Compliance Coordinator, Cleveland State.

other: Member, NCAA Division I Amateurism Cabinet; Former Member, NCAA Division I Committee on Academic Performance; Former Member, NCAA Division I Championships/Competition Cabinet; Former Member, NCAA Division I Management Council.

Family: Husband, Tony Mitchell; daughter Halle (6), son Christian (2).

StePhanie mcdonaldassociate Commissionerinstitutional Services

Hometown: Arlington, Texas

Joined Southland: Jan. 15, 2008

Responsibilities: Corporate Partner Program; Southland Conference Television Network; Promotions; Marketing; Licensing; Public Relations.

education: B.B.A., Stephen F. Austin State University, 2001 experience: 2006-08, Vice President, Corporate Partnerships, Texas Tornado Hockey; 2003-06, Director, Community Relations and Marketing, Texas Tornado; 2002-03, Ticket Operations, Texas Tornado.

other: Member, National Association of Collegiate Marketing Administrators; Former Member, Board of Directors, Frisco (Texas) Chamber of Commerce; Former Coach, North Dallas Junior Volleyball Association.

Family: Husband Brian.

Jenny mcGheeassociate Commissionerexternal relations

Hometown: Amarillo, Texas


Responsibilities: Media Services and Relations; Statistics; Web Site; Publications; Championships Assistance.

education: B.S., University of Texas at Arlington, 2005 experience: 2006-07, Media Services Intern, Southland Conference.

other: Member, College Sports Information Directors of America; NCAA Final Four Media Staff.

Family: Single.

Jimmy Glennassistant directormedia Services

Hometown: Plano, Texas


Responsibilities: Office Manager; Assistant to the Commissioner; Meeting Planning and Assistance.

Family: Husband Ken; daughter Erika.

teri franChadministrative assistant

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Southland ConferenCe teleViSion netWork

As one of the nation’s newest and innovative broadcast opportunities, the Southland Conference Television Network became a reality in 2008 and brought 35 broadcast events to regional and national viewers during the 2008-09 season. A total of eight football games, 16 basketball games along with the championship games of the Southland volleyball and baseball tournaments were featured on the network that served numerous television stations and cable systems in Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas, as well as national audiences on ESPN FullCourt and Fox College Sports.

“We’re very excited about the second sea-son of Southland Network programming,” Southland Conference commissioner Tom Burnett said. “The league had more total television productions in 2008-09 than ever before, and the Network will feature even more live football this year.”

In 2009-10, Southland TV is making plans for its second year of high-quality sports programming and will televise 31 live events, including 11 football games, 16 basketball games and the championship games from the soccer, volleyball, softball and baseball conference tournaments.

“We could have never imagined the fantastic response the Network has received from our affiliates, sponsors and viewers during the first year,” Burnett said. “It’s obvious that this is desired programming, and we look forward to televising more and more.”

The Southland Conference plans to announce affiliate agreements before the football season kicks off in September. Be sure to visit the Southland Web site to check for all affiliate information and announcements.

All network programming will be available on SLC NOW, the Southland’s streaming video channel on its Web site: southland.org. SLC NOW will also stream live all tournament games from the soccer, volleyball, softball and baseball tournaments.

11 Football Broadcasts in 2009-10Thu., Sept. 3 Western Illinois at Sam Houston State ....................................................................... 6 p.m.Sat. Sept. 19 North Dakota at Northwestern State ......................................................................... 6 p.m.Sat., Sept. 26 Texas Southern at Texas State ....................................................................................... 6 p.m.Sat., Oct. 10 McNeese State at Stephen F. Austin ........................................................................... 6 p.m.Sat., Oct. 17 Stephen F. Austin at Central Arkansas ....................................................................... 6 p.m.Sat., Oct. 24 Southeastern Louisiana at McNeese State ............................................................... 6 p.m.Sat., Oct. 31 Northwestern State at Sam Houston State .............................................................. 6 p.m.Sat., Nov. 7 Texas State at Central Arkansas .................................................................................... 6 p.m.Sat., Nov. 14 McNeese State at Texas State ........................................................................................ 6 p.m.Thu., Nov. 19 Nicholls at Southeastern Louisiana............................................................................. 6 p.m.Sat., Nov. 21 Wildcard Game (Teams TBD) ......................................................................................... 6 p.m.

16 Basketball Broadcasts in 2009-10Sat., Jan. 9 Opponents TBD ...................................................................................................................... TBDSat., Jan. 16 Opponents TBD ...................................................................................................................... TBDSat., Jan. 23 Opponents TBD ...................................................................................................................... TBDSat., Jan. 30 Opponents TBD ...................................................................................................................... TBDSat., Feb. 6 Opponents TBD ...................................................................................................................... TBDSat., Feb. 13 Opponents TBD ...................................................................................................................... TBDSat., Feb. 20 Opponents TBD ...................................................................................................................... TBDWed., Feb. 24 Opponents TBD ...................................................................................................................... TBDSat., Feb. 27 Opponents TBD ...................................................................................................................... TBDWed., March 3 Women’s Basketball Wildcard Game .............................................................................. TBDSat., March 6 Men’s Basketball Wildcard Game ..................................................................................... TBDFri., March 12 Women’s Tournament Semifinal Game One ............................................................. NoonFri., March 12 Women’s Tournament Semifinal Game Two ...................................................... 2:30 p.m.Fri., March 12 Men’s Tournament Semifinal Game One .................................................................. 6 p.m.Fri., March 12 Men’s Tournament Semifinal Game Two ............................................................. 8:30 p.m.Sat., March 13 Women’s Tournament Championship Game .............................................................. TBD

Four Additional Championship Broadcasts in 2009-10Sun., Nov. 8 Southland Soccer Championship .................................................................................... TBDSun., Nov. 22 Southland Volleyball Championship .............................................................................. TBDSat., May 15 Southland Softball Championship .................................................................................. TBDSat., May 29 Southland Baseball Championship ................................................................................ TBDAll times Central

Sales & Affiliate Relations:Jenny McGheeAssociate CommissionerSouthland Conference2600 Network Blvd., Suite 150Frisco, Texas 75034Office: 972-422-9500, ext. 104Cell: 214-986-9104E-mail: [email protected]

Media Inquiries:Todd LambAssistant CommissionerSouthland Conference2600 Network Blvd., Suite 150Frisco, Texas 75034Office: 972-422-9500, ext. 107Cell: 817-287-8393E-mail: [email protected]

Production:Jeff Watts, Executive ProducerJeff Watts ProductionsP.O. Box 14867Fort Worth, Texas 76117Office: 817-759-2811Cell: 817-233-6462E-mail: [email protected]

Southland tV ContaCt information

Talent Inquiries: Bruce Ludlow, Associate Commissioner, Southland Conference;Office: 972-422-9500, ext. 106; Cell: 214-394-7522; E-mail: [email protected]

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The Southland Conference Hall of Honor was established in 1999 to recognize and pay tribute to outstanding student-athletes, coaches and administrators from member universities. Hall of Honor inductees are selected annually by the

Southland Conference Awards Committee.

Years of YearName Position Service Inducted

Bob Anderson, Louisiana-Monroe Sports Information Director 1961-94 2002

Charles Austin, Texas State Track and Field Student-Athlete 1986-90 2000

Gary Blair, Stephen F. Austin Women’s Basketball Coach 1985-93 2009

Louis Bonnette, McNeese State Sports Information Director 1965-present 2007

Brian Brown, Northwestern State Track and Field Student-Athlete 1986-90 2000

LaMark Carter, Northwestern State Track and Field Student-Athlete 1991-93 2006

Katrinka Jo Crawford, Lamar & UTSA Volleyball Coach (Lamar) 1981-95 2004

Volleyball Coach (UTSA) 1996-2001

Joe Dumars, McNeese State Men’s Basketball Student-Athlete 1981-85 2009

Claude Gilstrap, UT Arlington Football Coach/Athletics Director 1953-75 1999

Sam Goodwin, Northwestern State Football Coach 1984-2000 2001

Bob Groseclose, Louisiana-Monroe Track and Field Coach 1961-89 1999

Bob Hayes, McNeese State Track And Field Coach/Athletics Director 1967-1996 2007

Jim J.B. Higgins, Lamar Football Coach/Athletics Director 1949-83 1999

Tynes Hildebrand, Northwestern State Athletics Director 1965-96 1999

William Johnson, Stephen F. Austin President 1976-90 1999

Sonny Jolly, Lamar Track and Field Coach 1971-91 2001

Eun Jung (Lee) Ok, Louisiana-Monroe Women’s Basketball Student-Athlete 1983-86 2004

Bobby Lane, UT Arlington Athletics Trainer, Track Coach 1953-87 2000

Alvin Leblanc, Jr., Southeastern Louisiana Track and Field Coach/Administrator 1952-2002 2002

Steve McCarty, Stephen F. Austin Athletics Director 1984-2005 2006

F.L. McDonald, Lamar President 1952-67 1999

Belle Mead Holm, Lamar Women’s Athletics Director 1964-83 1999

Bill Miller, Texas State Athletics Director 1961-92 1999

Moe O’Brien, McNeese State Golf Coach 1970-78 1999

Dick Oliver, Southland Conference Commissioner 1971-87 1999

Ron Randleman, Sam Houston State Football Coach 1982-2005 2005

Bill Reeves, UT Arlington Administrator 1966-present 2008

Reggie Rivers, Texas State Football Student-Athlete 1987-90 2002

Linda Sharp, Texas State Women’s Basketball Coach 1989-97 2001

James Smith, Northwestern State Women’s Basketball Coach 1987-2004 2005

Romana Tedjakusuma, Nicholls State Women’s Tennis Student-Athlete 1995-99 2006

Mike Vining, Louisiana-Monroe Men’s Basketball Coach 1981-2005 2005

Paul Zeek, Lamar Administrator 1971-2006 2007

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CommiSSioner’S CuPAfter finishing in the top-five in each of

the last four seasons, Texas State won its first Southland Conference Commissioner’s Cup since the 2003-04 season with 145.5 points. It has now won the Commissioner’s Cup five times, the most by any university.

The Bobcats edged UTSA, the 2007-08 winner, by one point as the Roadrunners amassed 144.5 points. Texas State’s total is the most by a Cup winner since the Bobcats last won the award with 175.5 points.

Texas State won a combined five regular-season men’s and women’s team championships, registered three other runner-up finishes and recorded an additional four top-five finishes. The Bobcats won championships in soccer, volleyball, football, softball and baseball. The three women’s championships helped Texas State claim the Women’s All-Sports Trophy with 89.5 points. It was the 11th overall and ninth consecutive time the Bobcats won the trophy. UTSA was second with 80.5

points while Stephen F. Austin was third with 76 points.

Southeastern Louisiana scored 67 points to take home its first Men’s All-Sports Trophy after edging UT Arlington by just one half of a point. The Lions won the men’s outdoor track and field championships and then finished second in baseball to finish in front of the Mavericks, which scored 66.5 points. Southeastern added a pair of third-place finishes in men’s indoor track and field and men’s golf.

Bolstered by a third-place finish in women’s basketball, the Lions scored 113 points to finish sixth in the Commissioner’s Cup, just two points out of fifth place.

Stephen F. Austin was third in the Cup standings with 133.0 points followed by UT Arlington in fourth place with 128 points. Sam Houston State, a three-time Commissioner’s Cup winner, came in fifth with 115 points.

year-by-year CommiSSioner’S CuP StandinGS1997-98

Northwestern State ............ 135.0UT Arlington .......................... 134.0McNeese State ...................... 127.0Texas State ............................. 124.0Stephen F. Austin ................. 117.0UTSA ......................................... 116.0Louisiana-Monroe ............... 108.5Nicholls ......................................97.0Sam Houston State ................79.0Southeastern Louisiana........69.5

1998-99UT Arlington .......................... 171.5Northwestern State ............ 157.0McNeese State ...................... 146.5Stephen F. Austin ................. 138.5UTSA ......................................... 127.5Texas State ............................. 120.5Louisiana-Monroe ............... 116.5Sam Houston State ................94.0Nicholls ......................................85.5Southeastern Louisiana........80.0Lamar ..........................................78.0

1999-2000Texas State ............................. 153.5UT Arlington .......................... 147.0McNeese State ...................... 142.5Stephen F. Austin ................. 138.5Northwestern State ............ 138.0UTSA ......................................... 128.5Sam Houston State ............. 127.0Louisiana-Monroe ............... 123.5Southeastern Louisiana........89.5Lamar ..........................................79.0Nicholls ......................................62.0

2000-01UT Arlington .......................... 160.0Texas State ............................. 156.5UTSA ......................................... 153.0Northwestern State ............ 140.5McNeese State ...................... 137.0Louisiana-Monroe ............... 122.0Stephen F. Austin ................. 108.0Southeastern Louisiana..... 100.5Sam Houston State ................99.0Lamar ..........................................79.0Nicholls ......................................69.5

2001-02Texas State ............................. 171.0UTSA ......................................... 152.0UT Arlington .......................... 151.0McNeese State ...................... 146.0Stephen F. Austin ................. 137.5Northwestern State ............ 133.5Louisiana-Monroe ............... 120.5Lamar ....................................... 106.5Sam Houston State ............. 100.5Southeastern Louisiana........88.5Nicholls ......................................69.0

2002-03UT Arlington .......................... 170.0Texas State ............................. 167.5Stephen F. Austin ................. 150.5McNeese State ...................... 137.5Sam Houston State ............. 128.0Northwestern State ............ 125.0UTSA ......................................... 121.5Lamar ....................................... 109.0Louisiana-Monroe ..................98.5Southeastern Louisiana........85.5Nicholls ......................................76.5

2003-04Texas State ............................. 175.5 UT Arlington .......................... 165.5 Stephen F. Austin ................. 148.0 UTSA ......................................... 147.0Sam Houston State ............. 135.0 Northwestern State ............ 126.0 McNeese State ...................... 122.0 Southeastern Louisiana..... 104.0 Louisiana-Monroe ..................95.0 Lamar ..........................................89.0 Nicholls ......................................63.0

2004-05Sam Houston State ............. 121.0 Texas State ............................. 121.0 UT Arlington .......................... 114.0 Stephen F. Austin ................. 111.0 UTSA ......................................... 106.5Northwestern State ...............95.0 Lamar ..........................................93.0 McNeese State .........................89.5 Southeastern Louisiana........85.0Louisiana-Monroe ..................60.0Nicholls ......................................52.0

2005-06Sam Houston State ............. 125.5 UTSA ......................................... 121.0Texas State ............................. 116.0 Stephen F. Austin ................. 115.0UT Arlington .......................... 107.5 McNeese State .........................95.0Lamar ..........................................93.5Southeastern Louisiana........89.0Northwestern State ...............83.0Louisiana-Monroe ..................76.0Nicholls ......................................45.5

2006-07Sam Houston State ............. 137.5UTSA ......................................... 136.5UT Arlington .......................... 130.0Texas State ............................. 129.0Stephen F. Austin ................. 128.5Lamar ....................................... 121.5Southeastern Louisiana..... 112.5McNeese State .........................93.0A&M-Corpus Christi ...............83.0Northwestern State ...............78.5Nicholls ......................................57.0Central Arkansas .....................53.0

2007-08UTSA ......................................... 138.0Lamar ....................................... 136.5Texas State ............................. 135.0Stephen F. Austin ................. 127.5Sam Houston State ............. 123.5UT Arlington .......................... 121.0Southeastern La. .................. 104.0McNeese State .........................98.5A&M-Corpus Christi ...............90.5Northwestern State ...............79.5Nicholls ......................................55.0Central Arkansas .....................50.5

2008-09Texas State ............................. 145.5UTSA ......................................... 144.5Stephen F. Austin ................. 133.0UT Arlington .......................... 128.0Sam Houston State ............. 115.0Southeastern Louisiana..... 113.0Lamar ....................................... 108.0A&M-Corpus Christi ...............93.5McNeese State .........................91.5Northwestern State ...............70.5Nicholls ......................................63.0Central Arkansas .....................49.5

The Commissioner’s Cup is awarded to the university compiling the highest combined total of men’s and women’s all-sports points. The Cup was awarded beginning with the 1997-97 academic year.

Lamar totaled 108 points for seventh-place followed by Texas A&M-Corpus Christi in eighth place with 93.5 points. McNeese State was ninth with 91.5 points and Northwestern State had 70.5 points for 10th. Nicholls and Central Arkansas were 11th and 12th with 63 and 49.5 points, respectively.

The Southland Conference all-sports trophies are awarded annually for men’s and women’s competition based on a 12-point system for all conference sports. Point values are 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1, pending place of finish. Points are awarded regardless of the number of teams competing in the championship.

Regular-season standings are used for sports that have a conference tournament. The Commissioner’s Cup is awarded to the university compiling the highest combined total of men’s and women’s all-sports points.

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Southland ConferenCe aCademiC aWardSThe Southland Conference presents five academic accolades to

recognize student-athletes within the league who demonstrate excellence in the classroom and superior athletic achievements on the field or court. These academic honors, sponsored by Capital One Bank, include the Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll, the All-Academic teams, the Southland Conference Student-Athlete of the Year, the Southland Conference Scholar-Athlete awards and the F.L. McDonald Postgraduate Scholarship awards.

Capital one bank/Commissioner’s Academic Honor rollNow called the Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll, the

Southland Conference acknowledges all participants in all sports sponsored by the league and its member institutions. The honor roll is released within 30 days at the conclusion of the fall and spring semesters, recognizing student-athletes who maintained a 3.00 or better grade point average.

Student-athletes, nominated by their respective academic advisors, must have been eligible to compete in a Conference sport during the academic year in which the nomination occurs.

The honor roll was first dubbed Southland Conference All-Academic and then the Southland Conference Honor Roll. It changed for a third time to the Commissioner’s List, beginning with the 1996-97 season, before acquiring its current title in the 2003-04 academic year.

Capital one bank/Southland Conference All-Academic TeamsThe Southland Conference announces all-academic teams in all

17 championship sports to recognize those student-athletes who excel in the classroom and on the field or court.

Nominated by each institution’s athletic media relations director and selected by a voting contingent made up of sports information directors, head coaches and academic or compliance administrators, all-academic team members must have posted at least a cumulative 3.00 GPA, completed at least one full academic year at the member institution prior to the season in which the nomination occurs, and competed in a minimum of 50 percent of the sport’s contests during the most recently completed season.

Student-athletes receiving CoSIDA national academic honors are automatically named to the Southland all-academic first team.

All-academic teams are announced in conjunction with the Conference’s Student-Athlete of the Year in each sport. One team shall be selected for cross country, indoor and outdoor track and field within 30 days following the outdoor championship.

Capital one bank/Southland Conference Student-Athlete of the YearEstablished in the 2002-03 academic year, the Conference

honors one student-athlete from each of the 17 championship sports who achieves excellence in academics, athletics and community/campus service.

The student-athlete of the year, selected by the league’s Awards Committee, will have attained athletics achievement for at least two years at the nominating institution, possess at least a 3.20 cumulative grade point average and demonstrated extracurricular service at his/her campus and/or community.

The recipient of the student-athlete of the year award is announced in conjunction with the all-academic teams in each sport.

Capital one bank/SLC Scholar-AthleteBeginning with the 1996-97 season, the Conference annually

recognizes the outstanding male and female student-athletes from each of the league’s member institutions. Student-athletes must be a letterwinner with a minimum 3.20 cumulative grade point average and have completed at least two years of intercollegiate competition at the school from which he/she was nominated.

The student-athletes are selected by their respective institution administrators and receive recognition at the Honors Ceremony, which takes place during the league’s Spring Meeting.

F.L. Mcdonald Postgraduate ScholarshipThe F.L. McDonald Postgraduate Scholarship is presented

annually to graduating male and female letterwinners with the highest cumulative grade point averages during their enrollment at Southland member schools. The $2,500 scholarship must be applied to graduate study at an institution of the recipient’s choice.

The award was established in memory of Dr. F.L. McDonald in 1996-97, a former president of Lamar University and 1999 Southland Hall of Honor inductee. McDonald served as Lamar’s president in 1963 when the Southland Conference was established and is considered one of the league’s founding fathers.

Each member institution may nominate one male and one female student-athlete who meet the following criteria: a letterwinner in a Conference sport, be on track to graduate during the spring in which they are nominated or the subsequent summer, and plan to attend graduate school no later than the second fall following the receipt of the award.

2009 F.L. McDonald winner Jordan Nipp, Northwestern State

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Southland football offiCiatinGThe Southland Conference

enters the third year of its successful football officiating consortium with the Big 12 Conference. Unprecedented in the annals of Division I fo o t b a l l , t h e co m b i n e d officiating program provides the Southland and Big 12 the ability to train and develop officials in a uniform manner, and build consistent philosophies on rules interpretations and on-field mechanics. A joint

summer officiating clinic and an extensive system of film review also highlight the program.

Long-time college and NFL official Byron Boston coordinates the Southland Conference portion of the joint program, and also assists in all aspects of the Big 12 officiating program. Boston, a veteran of more than 30 years of officiating, got his collegiate start as an official in the Southland Conference in 1987, and joined the Southwest

Conference in 1990. He is also entering his 15th year as an NFL game official, having called more than a dozen playoff games, including five conference championship games and Super Bowl XXXIV between the St. Louis Rams and Tennessee Titans.

2009 Southland-biG 12 football offiCiatinG roSter

Byron Boston,Coordinator of Officials

Bobby AblesJim Adams

Rusty BaynesBobby Bernard

Tom BessantJoe Blubaugh

Marc BovosRichard BrownMickey Bryson

Greg BurksRandy CampbellScott Campbell

Cooper CastleberryRandy ChristalWalt Coleman

Mike ContrerazMichael Cooper

Tim CrowleyMike Cuttone

Mike DefeeKelly DeterdingRick DiBernardoHugh Douglass

Scott GainesKeith Garmond

Roger GaskampAl Green

Chad GreenGeorge Gusman

Eugene HallAdrian Hill

Shawn HochuliBrad HorchemFreeman Johns

Terry JonesRichard Jordan

Tom KeelingNick Lave

Matt LoefflerChad LoranceRick LoumietCal McNeillKevin Mar

John “Butch” MascarelloJohn Masterson

Mike MoellerTim Murray

Lyndon NixonScott NovakDavid Oliver

Joe PesterRick PodrazaTom Quick

Derrick Rhone-DunnKarl RichinsDirk Ryals

Kelly SaalfeldGene SemkoRick Skaggs

Reggie SmithTripp Sutter

J TaylorScott Teifer

Lance ThompsonPatrick TurnerBrad Van VarkScott Vaughan

Tom WalkerJoel WetzelTerry White

Dwight WidenLen Williams

Wiley WillinghamGreg Yette

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Southland football hiStory1963

The Southland Conference is organized by five institutions: Abilene Christian College (Abilene Christian University), Arkansas State College (Arkansas State Univer-sity, Arlington State College (University of Texas at Arlington, Lamar State College of Technology (Lamar University) and Trinity University.

1964The Southland Conference begins football play as a member of the NAIA. Lamar wins inaugural championship with a 3-0-1 league mark and falls in the Pecan Bowl to Northern Iowa, 19-17.

1965Lamar repeats as Southland champion with a 3-1 mark (6-4 overall).

1966UT Arlington and Lamar finish as co-cham-pions with identical 3-1 marks.

1967UT Arlington wins the league title with a perfect 4-0 record, and completes a 10-1 season with a 13-0 win over North Dakota State in Pecan Bowl.

Trinity defensive end Marvin Upshaw becomes the first Southland Conference player to be selected in the first round of the NFL draft, the 21st overall selection by the Cleveland Browns.

1968The Southland Conference begins competi-tion in the NCAA’s College Division.

Arkansas State takes the Southland title with a 3-0-1 mark, but loses in the Pecan Bowl to North Dakota State, 23-14.

1969Arkansas State repeats as league champion, sweeping through the league at 4-0. ASU caps an 8-1-1 season with a win over Drake, 29-21, in the Pecan Bowl.

1970NaTIoNaL CHaMPIoNSHIP

Arkansas State wins the Southland title for the third consecutive year and finishes the season with a perfect 11-0 mark, win-ning the UPI College Division National Championship. ASU capped the year with a 38-21 win over Central Missouri State in the Pecan Bowl.

Arkansas State head coach Bennie Ellender is named the National Small College Coach of the Year by the American Football Coaches Association.

1971Louisiana Tech University and the Univer-sity of Southwestern Louisiana (Louisiana-Lafayette) join the Southland Conference. Louisiana Tech, Trinity and Lamar share the championship with 4-1 records. Louisiana Tech caps a 9-2 season with a 14-3 win over Eastern Michigan in the Pioneer Bowl.


Louisiana Tech wins its second straight championship with a 5-0 mark, and caps off a perfect 12-0 season with a 35-0 trouncing of Tennessee Tech in the Grantland Rice Bowl. The win gives Tech a claim to the College Division National Championship.

McNeese State University plays its first sea-son in the Southland Conference. Abilene Christian plays its final season and with-draws from the Southland Conference.


Louisiana Tech again wins the league title with a 5-0 record on the way to a 12-1 season capped off by the league’s first-ever NCAA football championship, winning the Division II title, 34-0, over Western Kentucky.


Louisiana Tech wins its fourth consecutive league crown with a 5-0 mark on the way to an 11-1 overall record. Tech is declared UPI Division II National Champion.

Louisiana Tech wide receiver Roger Carr becomes the second Southland Conference player to be selected in the first round of the NFL draft, the 24th overall pick by the Baltimore Colts.

1975The Southland Conference begins play as an NCAA Division I league. Arkansas State wins the league with a per-fect 5-0 mark and rolls through the season with an 11-0 mark as one of two unbeaten, untied teams in Division I. Because of no postseason opportunities for Arkansas State, the Southland Conference and city of Shreveport, La., develop the idea for the Independence Bowl, to be hosted by the Southland champion.

1976McNeese State wins its first-ever Southland title with a 4-1 mark. The Cowboys finish the season 10-2 after a 20-16 win over Tulsa in the inaugural Independence Bowl.

1977Louisiana Tech claims its fifth Southland title with a 4-0 mark, and caps a 9-1-2 sea-son with a 24-14 win over Louisville in the Independence Bowl.

1978Louisiana Tech and Arkansas State share the title with 4-1 marks, and Louisiana Tech finishes a 6-5 season with a 35-13 loss to East Carolina in the Independence Bowl.

1979McNeese State wins its second Southland title with a 5-0 league mark. McNeese finishes with an 11-1 record, losing only to Syracuse, 31-7, in the Independence Bowl.

John Stephens, Northwestern State

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McNeese State rolls to another undefeated 5-0 conference record for its second straight title. The Cowboys lost to Southern Miss., 16-14, in the final Independence Bowl hosted by the Southland champion.

1981UT Arlington wins its first league title in 14 years with a 4-1 mark on the way to a 6-5 overall record.

Louisiana-Lafayette plays its final season and withdraws from the Southland Con-ference.

1982The Southland Conference is re-classified as an NCAA Division FCS football league, and begins participation in the NCAA FCS Playoffs.

Northeast Louisiana University (Louisiana-Monroe) plays its first season in the South-land Conference. Louisiana Tech claims its seventh Southland crown with a 5-0 mark, and finishes at 10-3 after advancing to the NCAA Division FCS semifinals, and falling to Delaware, 17-0.

1983North Texas plays its first season in the Southland Conference, and responds by sharing the league title with Louisiana-Monroe with a 5-1 record. North Texas loses in the opening round of the Division FCS Playoffs at Nevada, 20-17, in overtime.

McNeese State defensive back Leonard Smith becomes the highest Southland Conference draft choice, taken as the 17th overall selection in the first round by the St. Louis Cardinals.

1984NaTIoNaL CHaMPIoNSHIP GaMe

Louisiana Tech wins the championship with a 5-1 mark, and finishes a 10-5 season by falling in the Division FCS National Cham-pionship to Montana State, 19-6.

Arkansas State also advances to the quarter-finals of the FCS playoffs, falling at Montana State, 31-14.

1985Arkansas State claims the title with a 5-1 mark and advances to the quarterfinals of the FCS playoffs, losing at Nevada, 24-23.

UT Arlington plays its final season due to discontinuing football, and withdraws from the Southland Conference. UTA returns

to the league without football during the 1987-88 academic year.


Arkansas State wins its seventh league title with a perfect 5-0 record and completes a 12-2-1 season by advancing to the Division I National Championship game, falling to Georgia Southern, 48-21.

Arkansas State, Louisiana Tech and Lamar play their final season and withdraw from the Southland Conference. Lamar returns to the league without football during the 1998-1999 academic year.


Louisiana-Monroe runs through the South-land schedule at 6-0 and finishes a 13-2 season by winning the NCAA Division I National Championship with a 43-42 win over Marshall.

North Texas advances to the NCAA FCS play-offs, falling in the first round at Louisiana-Monroe, 30-9.

Northwestern State University, Sam Hous-ton State University, Southwest Texas State University and Stephen F. Austin State University play their first season in the Southland Conference.

Northwestern State running back John Stephens is selected 17th overall in the first round of the NFL Draft by New England, matching the highest draft selection in Southland Conference history (Leonard Smith, McNeese State, 17th pick, 1983).

1988Northwestern State wins its first-ever Southland championship with a perfect 6-0 mark, and completes a 10-3 season by advancing to the quarterfinals of the FCS playoffs, losing at Idaho, 38-30.

For the first time, the Southland sends three teams to postseason play as Stephen F. Austin advances to the second round before falling at Georgia Southern, 27-7. North Texas also earns a playoff bid, but loses in the first round at Marshall, 7-0.


Stephen F. Austin wins its first Southland championship with a 5-0-1 mark and com-pletes a 12-2-1 season by advancing to the Division I National Championship game, falling at Georgia Southern, 37-34.

1990Louisiana-Monroe wins the league with a 5-1 mark, and finishes a 7-5 season by los-ing in the first round of the FCS playoffs, 27-14, at Nevada.

1991McNeese State, at 4-1-2, and Sam Houston State, at 5-2, share the conference title by virtue of identical .714 winning percentage. McNeese completes a 6-4-2 campaign with first-round loss at Nevada, 22-16, in the NCAA FCS playoffs.

Sam Houston State also earns its first-ever FCS playoff bid, but the Bearkats lose at Middle Tennessee, 20-19, in overtime.

Nicholls State University plays its first season in the league.

1992Louisiana-Monroe completes an unde-feated, 7-0, conference slate for its fourth league title. The Indians advance to the quarterfinals of the playoffs, falling to Delaware, 41-18.

McNeese State also earns a bid to the FCS playoffs, advancing to the quarterfinals, losing at Northern Iowa, 29-7.

1993McNeese State rolls through the league undefeated at 7-0 and advances to the quarterfinals of the FCS playoffs, losing to Troy State, 35-28.

For the second time in league history, three Southland teams earn FCS playoff berths. Louisiana-Monroe falls in the first round of the playoffs to Idaho, 34-31, and Stephen F. Austin loses a first-round contest at Troy State, 42-20.

Louisiana-Monroe plays its final football season and withdraws its program from the Southland Conference. ULM’s remain-ing sports continue to compete in the Southland.

1994North Texas earns its second league crown with a 5-0-1 mark, but loses in the first round of the FCS playoffs, 24-20.

McNeese State also receives a playoff bid, and the Cowboys advance to the quarter-finals, falling at Montana, 30-28.

North Texas plays its final season and with-draws from the league.

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McNeese State completes an undefeated league schedule at 5-0, and advances to the FCS semifinals, losing to Marshall, 25-15.

Stephen F. Austin also receives a berth in the FCS playoffs, and also advances to the national semifinals, falling at Montana, 70-14.

1996The Southland Football League, a seven-team entity formed by the remaining six Southland Conference football-playing institutions and Troy State University, is formed.

In its first year of Southland competition, Troy wins the league with a 5-1 mark, and advances to the FCS semifinals, falling at Montana, 70-7.

Nicholls, completing a miraculous turn-around from an 0-11 season in 1995, finishes 8-4, and also receives a bid to the FCS playoffs, losing at Montana in the first round, 48-3.

Nicholls head coach Darren Barbier wins the Eddie Robinson Award, signifying the FCS National Coach of the Year.


McNeese State and Northwestern State share the Southland title with 6-1 records. McNeese concludes a 13-2 season by ad-vancing to the NCAA Division I National Championship game, falling to Youngstown State, 10-9.

Northwestern State also earns a bid to the FCS playoffs, losing at Eastern Washington in the first round, 40-10.

Jacksonville State plays its first football season in the league.

1998Northwestern State wins its third Southland title with a 6-1 record. The Demons advance to the FCS national semifinals before falling to Massachusetts, 41-31.

The Southland again sends three teams to postseason play. McNeese State falls in the first round to Massachusetts, 21-19, and Troy State loses in the first round at Florida A&M, 27-17.

1999Troy and Stephen F. Austin share the league crown at 6-1, and Troy advances to the FCS quarterfinals, losing to Florida A&M, 17-10.

Troy defensive tackle Al Lucas wins the Buck Buchanan Award, signifying the nation’s top defensive player in the FCS.

2000Troy wins its third Southland champion-ship with a 7-0 record, and advances to the FCS playoffs, falling to Appalachian State, 33-30.

Troy plays its final season and withdraws from the Southland Football League.

2001Sam Houston State and McNeese State share the conference crown at 5-1. Sam Houston advances to the FCS quarterfinals, losing at Montana, 49-24.

For the fourth time, the Southland sends three teams into postseason play. McNeese State falls to Maine, 14-10, in the first round, and Northwestern State loses in the first round at Montana, 28-19.

The year marks the final season of the South-land Football League. The SFL identity will be returned into the Southland Conference beginning with the 2002 season.

Sam Houston State head coach Ron Randle-man records his 200th career coaching victory.


McNeese State wins its record ninth Southland championship with a 6-0 mark. McNeese advances to the NCAA Division I National Championship game, falling to Western Kentucky, 34-14.

McNeese State head coach Tommy Tate is honored with the Eddie Robinson Award, signifying the FCS National Coach of the Year.

Jacksonville State plays its final season and withdraws from the Southland Football League.

Southeastern Louisiana, a member of the Southland Conference in sports other than football, announces it will revive football after discontinuing the program in 1986. SLU will play two seasons as and FCS inde-pendent before playing in the Southland in 2005.

2003The Southland Conference had an all-time high seven games broadcast on Fox Sports Net affiliates during the 2003 season.

In addition, 10 other contests featuring at least one Southland team were aired on the College Sports Television (CSTV), The Football Network (TFN) and COX Sports Television outlets. McNeese State completes an undefeated 5-0 conference mark for its third straight league title and 10th overall. The Cowboys end the season with a streak of 16 consecu-tive wins in league play.

For the second year in a row, McNeese State was the No. 1 seed in the FCS playoffs. The Cowboys were ranked No. 1 nationally all but one week during the regular season, but lost their first-round playoff contest.

McNeese State’s Tommy Tate was named AFCA Region V Coach of the Year.

2004Sam Houston State capped a successful season in what would turn out to be the last for 36-year head coach Ron Randleman. The Bearkats had the best turn-around season in all of Division I football, going from 2-9 in 2003 to an 11-3 mark in 2004. SHSU recorded the most wins in school history and notched its third Southland Conference champion-ship in school history. The Bearkats shared the 2004 title with Northwestern State as each compiled 4-1 league records.

Northwestern State received the league’s automatic berth to the NCAA playoffs after winning the fourth regular-season title in school history. The Demons fell in the first-round of the FCS playoffs to Montana.

SHSU used an at-large berth to the playoffs and advanced to the semifinal round of the tournament for the first time in school history. The Bearkats opened with an impressive 54-24 win over No. 3 Western Kentucky in round one. They then had to overcome a 20-point deficit in the fourth quarter to win, 35-34, at Eastern Washington in quarterfinal action.

Up next was a trip to Missoula where SHSU outgained the host Grizz, but lost the turn-over battle. The Bearkats had four miscues while UM did not turn the ball over. The first three turnovers by SHSU led to touchdowns for Montana. Included were two intercep-tions in the first half, which led to a 14-6 halftime cushion for the host.

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The 2004 season marked the 12th time in the last 14 years the Southland Confer-ence was represented by multiple teams in the 16-team NCAA FCS playoff field. Sam Houston State and Northwestern State were duplicates from the 2001 playoffs in a year when the Southland sent three teams with McNeese State also advancing.

2005Southeastern Louisiana, a member of the league in all other sports since 1997, began Southland Conference football competition.

Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita wrecked havoc on the 2005 schedule before Texas State and Nicholls shared the regular-season crown for the first Southland titles for either. The two advanced to the NCAA FCS playoffs with Texas State going all the way to the semifinals before losing in overtime to Northern Iowa, 40-37.

2006With McNeese State off to a 1-3 start, the 2006 season looked to be in trouble for success. But a turnaround happened as Matt Viator was named head coach on Sept. 13, 2006.

Viator went on to lead the Cowboys to the NCAA championship playoffs by posting a 6-2 record in his partial season. He was named both the Southland Coach of the Year and the Louisiana Sports Writers Association Coach of the Year and was a finalist in the balloting for the national Football Champi-onship Subdivision’s Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year award.

McNeese State captured its 11th Southland regular-season title and fourth in the last six years by posting a 5-1 league record in 2006 to finish one game ahead of Sam Houston State and Stephen F. Austin.

Southland newcomer Central Arkansas posted the best overall record at 8-3, but did not play a Southland schedule.

2007McNeese State completed the regular-season 11-0, becoming the first Southland school to complete the regular-season un-defeated since the Cowboys accomplished the feat in 1995. As a result, the school won its 12th Southland regular-season title. The Cowboys also hosted a first-round FCS playoff game, becoming the first Southland school to host since Texas State hosted three in 2005.

The Southland won two games against FBS opponents in 2007, as Nicholls knocked off Rice 16-14 and McNeese State defeated Louisiana-Lafayette 38-17. They were the 14th and 15th wins against the FBS for the Southland since 2000.

In the NFL Draft, the Southland had three players, McNeese State’s Bryan Smith, Nich-olls State’s Kareem Moore and Northwestern State’s Demetrius Bell all taken. Smith was taken No. 80 overall in the third round by the Philadelphia Eagles, becoming the highest Southland player to be selected since former Cowboy Keith Smith was taken No. 73 in the 2004 NFL Draft.

Lamar, a member of the Southland Confer-ence in sports other than football, announc-es it will revive football after discontinuing the program in 1989. Lamar will begin play as an FCS independent in 2010, but will not play a Southland schedule until 2011.

2008Texas State won its second Southland title with a 5-2 record after beating rival Sam Houston State in the regular-season finale. Central Arkansas, ineligible for the league championship during its transition to Division I from Division II, finished with a league-best 6-1 conference record. By virtue of winning the outright Southland title, Texas State earned the league’s automatic bid into the FCS playoffs, where it collided with perennial power and fourth-seeded Montana. The Grizzlies went on to reach the NCAA Division I National Championship game after getting by the Bobcats 31-13 in the opening round.

Three players – Central Arkansas quarter-back Nathan Brown and defensive end Larry Hart and Nicholls State defensive back Lardarius Webb – as well as Central Arkansas head coach Clint Conque finished among the top 10 in balloting for the Payton Award, the Buck Buchanan Award and the Eddie Robinson Award.

The Southland led all FCS conferences with four NFL Draft picks in April. It was the most drafted out of the league since five were taken in 2002 and brought the total number of draft selections to 25 since the 2000 season. Webb was selected in the third round by Baltimore, while the New York Giants selected Sam Houston State quarterback Rhett Bomar in the fifth round. McNeese State receiver Quinten Lawrence and Stephen F. Austin receiver Dominique Edison, were taken in the sixth round by the Kansas City Chiefs and Tennessee Titans, respectively. Another four players signed free agent contracts.

UTSA, a member of the Southland Confer-ence in sports other than football, announc-es it will add football in 2011. UTSA will play its first two seasons as an FCS independent in 2011 and 2012 and could play a Southland schedule as early as 2013.

Claude Mathis, Texas State

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The NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS), the national association’s highest football classification, salutes its past, celebrates its present and plans for a promising future of achievement.

With a focus on high-quality competition, s p o r t s m a n s h i p a n d o n - t h e - f i e l d championship experience, the FCS provides alumni, students and fans with first-rate competitive excellence, while giving campuses and local communities tremendous rallying opportunities and an affordable family activity.

The origin of the game’s finest performers – Walter Payton, Jerry Rice, Buck Buchanan, Tony Romo, Kurt Warner, Steve McNair, Rich Gannon and Brian Westbrook – the FCS annually proves itself as fertile ground for talent and the development of future stars and professional Hall of Famers. Coaching legends such as Eddie Robinson, Jim Tressel, Mack Brown, Tubby Raymond and Bobby Bowden all led programs at FCS institutions during their outstanding careers.

With an upcoming expansion to 20 teams in 2010, the NCAA Division I Football

Championship annually gives the FCS a superb on-the-field playoff event, culminating with a week-long celebration in Chattanooga, Tenn. With recent title game sellouts and increased television coverage by ESPN of all rounds, the Division I Football Championship is proving to be one of the NCAA’s premiere postseason events.

Since 1982, the Southland Conference has been a proud and prominent member of the FCS, and has an annual expectation of competing for the Division I national championship and placing multiple teams

into postseason play. In addition to winning one Division I title, the Southland has also placed teams in six National Championship Games and has collectively won 42 Division I playoff games.

The Southland is one of eight prestigious leagues that earn automatic qualification into the Division I Football Championship, a group that includes the Big Sky, Colonial, Missouri Valley Football, Mid-Eastern Athletic, Ohio Valley, Patriot and Southern conferences.

Texas State shared the 2005 Southland title and advanced to the NCAA semifinals.

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ExclusivityPowerful Media Tools

brandingHospitality

exclusivity Category exclusivity allows for Southland Conference corporate partners to eliminate the

competition and stand out in the crowd.

Powerful Media Tools Television, radio, web site, print opportunities and other media tools provide a large reach for

our corporate partners.

branding Title sponsorship of Southland Conference Championships and various promotional

opportunities create a connection between all Southland Conference member institution fans and our corporate partners.

Hospitality Southland Conference corporate partners receive tickets to all Championships and have the

opportunity to network with all member institution administrators.

The Southland Conference offers unique partnership opportunities that provide regional and national exposure.

By combining various marketing and advertising elements the Southland Conference can customize the ideal strategy for any corporation.

To inquire about corporate opportunities, contact Jenny McGhee (972) 422-9500, ext. 104.

Southland Conference Corporate Partners

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2009 Southland CompoSite SCheduleSept. 3, Thursday

Western Illinois at sam Houston state (slC TV) ................ Huntsville, Texas ...................... 6 p.m.

Sept. 5, SaturdayCentral arkansas at Hawaii ....................................................... Honolulu, Hawaii ...................12 a.m.Nicholls at air Force ..................................................................... Colorado springs, Colo. ........ 1 p.m.Northwestern state at Houston .............................................. Houston, Texas ......................... 4 p.m.Texas a&M-Commerce at southeastern la. ........................ Hammond, la. .......................... 6 p.m.angelo state at Texas state ....................................................... san Marcos, Texas ................... 6 p.m.Henderson state at McNeese state ....................................... lake Charles, la. ...................... 7 p.m.stephen F. austin at sMU .......................................................... dallas, Texas .............................. 7 p.m.

Sept. 10, ThursdayUnion College (Ky.) at southeastern la. ............................... Hammond, la. .......................... 7 p.m.

Sept. 12, Saturdayduquesne at Nicholls .................................................................. Thibodaux, la. .......................... 1 p.m.McNeese state at appalachian state .................................... Boone, N.C. .......................... 2:30 p.m.Northwestern state at Grambling .......................................... Grambling, la. .......................... 6 p.m.North dakota state at sam Houston state .......................... Huntsville, Texas ...................... 6 p.m.Texas College at stephen F. austin ......................................... Nacogdoches, Texas ............... 6 p.m.

Sept. 19, SaturdayCentral arkansas at Western Kentucky ................................. Bowling Green, Ky. .................. 6 p.m.Nicholls at louisiana Tech ......................................................... ruston, la. ................................. 6 p.m.North dakota at Northwestern state (slC TV) ................... Natchitoches, la. ..................... 6 p.m.Texas state at TCU ........................................................................ Fort Worth, Texas ..................... 6 p.m.stephen F. austin at Western Illinois...................................... Macomb, Ill. ......................... 6:05 p.m.savannah state at McNeese state .......................................... lake Charles, la. ...................... 7 p.m.southeastern la. at Mississippi ............................................... oxford, Miss. ................................. TBa

Sept. 26, SaturdayMcNeese state at Tulane ............................................................ New orleans, la. ................ 2:30 p.m.Jacksonville state at Nicholls (HC) .......................................... Thibodaux, la. .......................... 3 p.m.southeastern la. at south dakota .......................................... Vermillion, s.d. ................... 4:05 p.m.Glenville state at Central arkansas ........................................ Conway, ark. ............................. 6 p.m.Northwestern state at Baylor ................................................... Waco, Texas ............................... 6 p.m.sam Houston state at Tulsa ...................................................... Tulsa, okla. ................................ 6 p.m.North dakota at stephen F. austin ......................................... Nacogdoches, Texas ............... 6 p.m.Texas southern at Texas state (slC TV) ................................ san Marcos, Texas ................... 6 p.m.

Oct. 3, Saturdaysaint Joseph’s (Ind.) at sam Houston state ......................... Huntsville, Texas ...................... 2 p.m.Texas state at southern Utah ................................................... Cedar City, Utah ....................... 2 p.m.Missouri s&T at Central arkansas .......................................... Conway, ark. ............................. 6 p.m.

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2009 Southland CompoSite SCheduleOct. 10, Saturday

Nicholls at sam Houston state* (HC) .................................... Huntsville, Texas ...................... 2 p.m.southeastern la. at Texas state* ............................................. san Marcos, Texas ................... 2 p.m.McNeese state at stephen F. austin* (slC TV) ................... Nacogdoches, Texas ............... 6 p.m.Central arkansas at Northwestern state* ............................ Natchitoches, la. ..................... 7 p.m.

Oct. 17, SaturdayTexas state at Nicholls* .............................................................. Thibodaux, la. .......................... 1 p.m.sam Houston state at southeastern la.* (HC) ................... Hammond, la. .......................... 6 p.m.stephen F. austin at Central arkansas* (slC TV) ............... Conway, ark. ............................. 6 p.m.Northwestern state at McNeese state* (HC) ...................... lake Charles, la. ...................... 7 p.m.

Oct. 24, Saturdaysam Houston state at stephen F. austin* (HC) .................. Nacogdoches, Texas ............... 2 p.m.Nicholls at Central arkansas * (HC) ........................................ Conway, ark. ............................. 6 p.m.southeastern la. at McNeese state* (slC TV) .................... lake Charles, la. ...................... 6 p.m.Texas state at Northwestern state* (HC) ............................. Natchitoches, la. ..................... 7 p.m.

Oct. 31, SaturdayMcNeese state at Nicholls* ....................................................... Thibodaux, la. .......................... 1 p.m.Central arkansas at southeastern la.* ................................. Hammond, la. .......................... 2 p.m.stephen F. austin at Texas state* (HC) .................................. san Marcos, Texas ................... 2 p.m.Northwestern state at sam Houston state* (slC TV) ...... Huntsville, Texas ...................... 6 p.m.

Nov. 7, Saturdaysoutheastern la. at Northwestern state* ............................ Natchitoches, la. ..................... 2 p.m.Texas state at Central arkansas* (slC TV) ........................... Conway, ark. ............................. 6 p.m.Nicholls at stephen F. austin* .................................................. Nacogdoches, Texas ............... 6 p.m.sam Houston state at McNeese state*................................. lake Charles, la. ...................... 7 p.m.

Nov. 14, SaturdayNorthwestern state at Nicholls* ............................................. Thibodaux, la. .......................... 1 p.m.Central arkansas at sam Houston state* ............................. Huntsville, Texas ...................... 2 p.m.stephen F. austin at southeastern la.* ................................ Hammond, la. .......................... 2 p.m.McNeese state at Texas state* (slC TV) ............................... san Marcos, Texas ................... 6 p.m.

Nov. 19, ThursdayNicholls at southeastern la.* (slC TV).................................. Hammond, la. .......................... 6 p.m.

Nov. 21, Saturdaystephen F. austin at Northwestern state* ........................... Natchitoches, la. ..................... 2 p.m.sam Houston state at Texas state* ........................................ san Marcos, Texas ................... 2 p.m.Central arkansas at McNeese state* ..................................... lake Charles, la. ...................... 7 p.m.

Nov. 28, SaturdayNorth dakota at Central arkansas .......................................... Conway, ark. ............................. 1 p.m.

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Texas state, coming off its first outright southland Conference title and its first league championship since 2005, is favored by both the coaches and sports information directors to repeat as conference champion in 2009.

The Bobcats received two first-place votes in the coaches’ poll and five in the sId poll, giving the defending champs seven first-place votes. Voters could not vote for their own team.

Coach Brad Wright and the Bobcats return 13 starters, including eight on offense, and 43 lettermen. Texas state, which finished 8-5 overall and 5-2 in southland play, will be try-ing to record back-to-back winning seasons since the 1990 and 1991 seasons.

McNeese state, which won back-to-back southland championships in 2006 and 2007, is picked second in both polls. The Cowboys will be bolstered by the return of tailback Toddrick Pendland, the 2008 southland

Conference offensive Player of the year. McNeese, which received one first-place vote, returns just nine starters, but has 46 lettermen back from a squad that finished 7-4 overall and 4-3 in 2008. The Bobcats edged the Cowboys by three points, 42-39, in the coaches’ poll and by just two votes, 45-43, in the sId poll.

Northwestern state was picked third in the coaches’ poll and received two first-place votes for 38 total points. Central arkansas was tabbed for a third-place finish in the sId poll, getting 38 votes. The Bears, which will not be eligible to compete for a league championship until the 2010 season follow-ing their transition to division I, were picked fourth in the coaches’ poll with 37 points. The demons were picked fourth in the sId poll with 26 points.

Central arkansas enters its third season in southland play and is coming off its best season since joining the league, going 10-2

overall and boasting the best record in con-ference play at 6-1. The Bears, which return defensive end larry Hart, the southland’s defensive player of the year in 2008, join the Bobcats as the only teams to receive at least two first-place votes in both polls.

stephen F. austin was picked to finish fifth in both polls, netting 24 points in the coaches’ poll and 20 points in the sId poll. The lumberjacks, which return wide re-ceiver duane Brooks, the 2008 Newcomer of the year, received one first-place vote in the coaches’ poll.

The remaining sixth-, seventh- and eighth-place teams in the coaches’ poll are sam Houston state (17), Nicholls (14) and southeastern louisiana (13), respectively. The Bearkats were also picked sixth in the sId poll though the lions and Colonels switched spots to seventh and eighth, respectively.

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CoaCheS’ pollPlace Team (first-place votes)..........................................Total

1. Texas state (2) ....................................................................... 42

2. McNeese state (1) ............................................................... 39

3. Northwestern state (2) ...................................................... 38

4. Central arkansas (2) ........................................................... 37

5. stephen F. austin (1) .......................................................... 24

6. sam Houston state ............................................................. 17

7. Nicholls ................................................................................... 14

8. southeastern louisiana .................................................... 13

SportS information direCtorS’ pollPlace Team (first-place votes)..........................................Total

1. Texas state (5) ....................................................................... 45

2. McNeese state (1) ............................................................... 43

3. Central arkansas (2) ........................................................... 38

4. Northwestern state ............................................................ 26

5. stephen F. austin................................................................. 20

6. sam Houston state ............................................................. 19

7. southeastern louisiana .................................................... 18

8. Nicholls ................................................................................... 15

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From a pair of returning 1,000-yard rushers to a handful of return-ing all-americans, the southland Conference again looks to rise as the cream of the crop in the Football Championship subdivision as evidenced by the group of outstanding student-athletes who make up the 2009 preseason all-southland Conference football teams.

each of the eight universities garnered at least three selections to the two preseason all-conference teams. Central arkansas led all teams with 15 honorees, including a league-best eight on the first team, while no other team had more than McNeese state’s and Northwestern state’s nine preseason all-conference picks. Texas state netted seven players to either the first or second team, while stephen F. austin had five, Nicholls and sam Houston state had four apiece and southeastern had three.

While Central arkansas was picked to finish no higher than third in the preseason polls, the Bears, with their 15 preseason all-conference selections, should have the talent to compete for the league’s best record for the second consecutive season. led by reigning defensive player of the year and all-american defensive lineman larry Hart, the Bears comprised nearly half of the first-team defense with six selections.

Hart, a senior and former transfer from Holmes College, finished his first campaign for the Bears with an impressive 12 sacks among his 43 tackles. He is joined on the preseason first-team defense by senior defensive backs Pieri Feazell and anthony Gambles, both first-team all-conference selections in 2008, senior defensive lineman Taylor scott and senior linebacker James lancaster. Junior defensive back Henry Minor, senior punter Jonathan Beard and sophomore return specialist T.J. adams were named to the second team.

Included among Central arkansas’ six preseason offensive honor-ees are three first-teamers. senior fullback Nick Cowger and senior offensive linemen lane Friewald and Will Merritt hope to maintain stability in an offense that last year outscored its opponents by 142 points while combining for nearly 5,300 yards of total offense. In addition, the Bears three second-team selections include senior running back Brent Grimes, junior wideout Willie landers and senior lineman Casey Thurber.

one of two teams with nine preseason all-conference picks, Mc-Neese state boasts more first-team offensive players than any other program. Toddrick Pendland, the reigning southland Conference

offensive Player of the year, hopes to again headline the Cowboys’ offensive attack and get the team back into the conference cham-pionship hunt. The associated Press second-team all-american in 2008 set the program’s single-season rushing record with 1,431 yards, the sixth best total in the nation.

Joining Pendland on the first team is senior quarterback derrick Fourroux, the owner of a 24-10 record as the Cowboys’ starting signal caller. also earning first-team honors are senior tight end Wes Mangan and senior lineman Casey richter. senior fullback Brandon Broussard and senior receiver Immanuel Friddle garnered second-team offense honors. McNeese state also had three named second-team defense in senior linebacker deron Minor, the team’s tackles leader in 2008, junior lineman Terrance Freeman and sopho-more defensive back darrell Jenkins.

only one of Northwestern state’s nine honorees earned a preseason first-team designation, but opponents who take the demons’ defense lightly could be in for a rude awakening in 2009. leading the demons’ charge will be first-team defensive back and senior leader Wesley eckles. The Mansfield, la., native enters his final campaign with 113 career tackles, including a 2008 season that saw him make 89 tackles, and he is a reigning first-team all-conference selection.

Five of Northwestern state’s eight second-team honorees also come on the defensive side of the ball. senior albert smith and junior ledell love will look to anchor the defensive line while senior defensive backs Gary riggs and Kasey Brown should allow the demons’ to possess a dominant defensive secondary. Included among the demons’ second-team offensive selections are senior tight end Gordon Freeman and linemen Marcus Washington, a senior, and Michael Booker, a junior.

The reigning southland Conference champion, Texas state clocks in with three first-team preseason all-conference picks and four second-team selections. Two of the Bobcats’ three first-team honorees are the same person in Karrington Bush. The junior be-came only the Bobcats’ second running back to post consecutive seasons of at least 1,000 yards rushing when he scampered for 1,065 yards and 11 touchdowns on 136 carries as a sophomore. sophomore lineman d.J. Hall, Texas state’s other first-teamer, hopes to help Bush make it three consecutive 1,000-yard seasons as he

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anchors the offensive line. Bush, who now has a career rushing total of 2,104 yards, has also made a significant impact on special teams as a kick returner, where he ran for 1,055 return yards and one touchdown as a sophomore.

Texas state’s preseason second-team honorees include senior quarterback Bradley George, a three-year starter and the Bobcats’ first quarterback to throw for at least 2,000 yards in consecutive seasons, and two of his chief guardians in senior linemen Calvin Gore and alex luna. Junior linebacker Marcus Clark was the Bobcats’ lone defensive representative on the sec-ond team.

stephen F. austin has high hopes that its five preseason all-conference selections can return the lumberjacks to prominence and conference championship contention. The lumberjacks’ offensive attack will largely re-volve around their star wide receiver duane Brooks, a senior first-team offense selection. In his first season in Nacogdoches, Brooks, a former transfer from Central Michigan, is a Consensus draft services (Cds) Preseason Honorable Mention all-american that in 2008 set the school record with 68 recep-tions en route to southland Newcomer of the year honors. He and senior wideout Con-travious Parks, a preseason second-team honoree at receiver and kick returner, will look to comprise what will arguably be the league’s most formidable receiving corps.

senior lineman Tim Knicky and junior linebacker Jabara Williams represent the lumberjacks on the first-team defense. Knicky enters 2009 as a Cds Preseason second-Team all-american after ranking among the nation’s leaders in sacks and tackles for a loss. Knicky had 12 sacks in 2008 and garnered multiple all-american honors for his junior campaign.

each of southeastern’s three preseason honorees garnered first-team selections. sophomore wide receiver, the 2008 south-land Freshman of the year and one of the league’s up and coming stars, started six of 11 games while hauling in 51 catches for 490 yards and six touchdowns in his rookie campaign. senior Tommy Connors was named to a pair of all-america teams following a junior campaign that saw him finish third in the southland with 108 tackles, including a league-high 79 solo stops. Connors also led the league with four interceptions and finished the year with five tackles for loss and two sacks. Place kicker Jeff Turner also garnered first-team honors after a junior season that saw him lead the lions with 75 points on 12-of-17 field goals and 39-of-41 PaTs.

sam Houston’s preseason honorees include two offensive players and two on defense. Hunter schmidt, a senior first-team pick on the offensive line, will look to open running lanes for second-team running

back and junior Chris Poullard while first-team pick and senior Chris Brown anchors the defensive line in front of second-team linebacker luke McCall.

Junior punter Patrick dolan netted Nicholls’ lone first-team preseason all-con-ference honor. dolan averaged 42.4 yards

per kick on 38 attempts with a season long of 57 yards and 10 inside the 20-yard line while avoiding any blocks. Nicholls’ other preseason honorees include second-team kicker ross schexnayder and defensive back dominique daniels, both seniors.

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First Team OffensePos Name University Ht. Wt. Cl. HometownQB derrick Fourroux McNeese state 6-1 200 sr. erath, la.rB Toddrick Pendland McNeese state 5-10 175 sr. Newton, TexasrB Karrington Bush Texas state 5-10 182 Jr. Whitewright, TexasFB Nick Cowger Central arkansas 6-1 236 sr. Vilonia, ark.Wr duane Brooks stephen F. austin 6-0 185 sr. Irving, TexasWr simmie yarborough southeastern la. 6-1 190 so. Brookhaven, Miss.Te Wes Mangan McNeese state 6-4 245 sr. Brenham, Texasol lane Freiwald Central arkansas 6-7 318 sr. little rock, ark.ol d.J. Hall Texas state 6-2 280 so. Palestine, Texasol Hunter schmidt sam Houston state 6-3 304 sr. alvin, Texasol Casey richter McNeese state 6-6 300 sr. Praireville, la.ol Will Merritt Central arkansas 6-5 292 sr. sterlington, la.PK Jeff Turner southeastern la. 5-10 170 sr. Houston, Texas

First Team Defensedl larry Hart Central arkansas 6-1 255 sr. Madison, Miss.dl Tim Knicky stephen F. austin 6-4 235 sr. Cedar Park, Texasdl Chris Brown sam Houston state 6-2 220 sr. Texarkana, Texasdl Taylor scott Central arkansas 6-4 264 sr. little rock, ark.lB Jabara Williams stephen F. austin 6-3 205 Jr. Garrison, TexaslB James lancaster Central arkansas 6-0 224 sr. Cordova, Tenn.dB Tommy Connors southeastern la. 6-1 205 sr. Marrero, la.dB Pieri Feazell Central arkansas 5-11 206 sr. Mount olive, Miss.dB Wesley eckles Northwestern state 6-0 185 sr. Mansfield, la.dB anthony Gambles Central arkansas 5-9 174 sr. Byhalia, Miss.dB derrick Boyd Central arkansas 6-0 208 sr. West Point, Miss.P Patrick dolan Nicholls 6-1 180 Jr. Mobile, ala.rs Karrington Bush Texas state 5-10 182 Jr. Whitewright, Texas

Second Team OffenseQB Bradley George Texas state 6-6 225 sr. New Braunfels, TexasrB Brent Grimes Central arkansas 5-9 194 sr. Baton rouge, la.rB Chris Poullard sam Houston state 5-10 205 Jr. Killeen, TexasFB Brandon Broussard McNeese state 6-2 245 sr. deridder, la.Wr Contravious Parks stephen F. austin 5-10 185 sr. Killeen, TexasWr* Willie landers Central arkansas 6-2 204 Jr. el dorado, ark.Wr* Immanuel Friddle McNeese state 6-3 215 sr. Iowa, la.Te Gordon Freeman Northwestern state 6-2 255 sr. longview, Texasol Calvin Gore Texas state 6-5 305 sr. Canyon lake, Texasol Marcus Washington Northwestern state 6-3 295 sr. alexandria, la.ol alex luna Texas state 6-3 295 sr. Houston, Texasol Casey Thurber Central arkansas 5-11 278 sr. Tulsa, okla.ol Michael Booker Northwestern state 6-3 320 Jr. Paris, TexasPK ross schexnayder Nicholls 5-11 185 sr. Houma, la.

Second Team Defensedl Zac reddix Nicholls 6-2 215 sr. Prairieville, la.dl ledell love Northwestern state 6-1 240 Jr. dallas, Texasdl albert smith Northwestern state 6-0 301 sr. Matthews, la.dl Terrance Freeman McNeese state 6-4 235 Jr. Newton, TexaslB deron Minor McNeese state 6-2 235 sr. Beaumont, TexaslB* Blake delcambre Northwestern state 6-1 235 sr. New Iberia, la.lB* luke McCall sam Houston state 6-0 227 sr. Corpus Christi, TexaslB* Marcus Clark Texas state 5-10 215 Jr. Fort Worth, TexasdB Gary riggs Northwestern state 6-3 220 sr. Jennings, la.dB Henry Minor Central arkansas 5-10 176 Jr. Baton rouge, la.dB Kasey Brown Northwestern state 5-9 170 sr. shreveport, la.dB darrell Jenkins McNeese state 5-11 205 so. Newton, TexasdB dominique daniels Nicholls 6-2 190 sr. Gibsonton, Fla.P Jonathan Beard Central arkansas 5-10 165 sr. Weir, Miss.rs* T.J. adams Central arkansas 6-1 192 so. Beckville, Texasrs* Contrevious Parks stephen F. austin 5-10 185 sr. Killeen, Texas

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In the time since ray Woodard was named as the school’s head football coach on May 19, 2008, the university has made great strides in the resurrection of the program.

Woodard hired a staff of seven assistant coaches and a graduate assistant that have more than 100 years of combined coaching experience.

The group wasted little time in laying the groundwork for a strong recruiting class, forging into the high schools and homes of prospective student-athletes on a local, regional and national level.

The staff announced a group of seven mid-year junior college transfers in decem-ber, before making history on Feb. 4, 2009, with the signing of its first regular signing class in 20 years, when 25 high school and junior college standouts committed to playing for the Cardinals. The two classes combined for 32 total players with a heavy emphasis on the talent-rich area of south-east Texas. In fact, 14 of signees are from east and southeast Texas alone.

lamar University, once a four-time southland Conference football champion that discontinued the sport in 1989, has an-nounced the Cardinals’ program will return to the competitive gridiron in 2010. lamar will begin playing a southland Conference schedule in 2011.

University officials announced in January, 2008 that the lamar student body had ap-proved a special fee that will assist in funding the sport’s return to Cardinal stadium. The students overwhelmingly approved (79 to 21 percent) the fee, the first hurdle in the quest for football’s return.

In February 2008, the Texas state Univer-sity system Board of regents, unanimously supported the wishes of the student body, and final approval was given for division I

college football’s revival in Beaumont and southeast Texas.

“lamar University has overwhelming support from the alumni association, the student body and there seems to be great excitement and anticipation in the

The university also secured naming rights donations for the football stadium (Provost Umphrey stadium), playing field (W.s. “Bud” leonard Field), press box (dan F. and sandra a. smith Press Box) and coaches office suite (Charline and robin dauphin Football office suite), in addition to some other compo-nents of the athletic complex.

In July the natural grass playing surface was replaced by Matrix Turf, a state-of-the-art artificial surface that is in use at the dallas Cowboys’ new stadium and dozens of school districts around Texas.

renovations to the 17,500-seat stadium have also begun and the state-of-the-art athletic complex is under construction. The 40,000-square foot facility is being built at the south end of Provost Umphrey stadium and will encompass a strength and conditioning center, athletic training room, academic study rooms, a video room, locker rooms and coaches offices.

Staff hired, Stadium renovationS begin

community for the return of collegiate football to lamar,” Texas state University system regent Michael Truncale said in his motion. “Bringing football back to lamar will enhance their recruitment efforts and provide an even greater incentive to attend the institution.”

The Board’s approval set plans in motion to renovate Cardinal stadium and begin the search for a new head coach. The University is set for a multi-million dollar renovation plan of the campus structure, including a new field house with offices and locker rooms, renovated press box and fan ameni-ties that will bring the facility up to modern standards.

lamar football timeline1923 – First football season begins at south Park Junior College (as lamar was known then).

1928 – discontinued due to a lack of common opponents.

1932 – revived by lamar College under Coach John Gray.

1942 – discontinued program until after World War II.

1946 – revived program, first football scholarships offered.

1963 – entered southland Conference.

1964-1966 – Won three consecutive southland championships.

1967 – ranked No. 1 among College division teams.

1968 – Moved to NCaa division I.

1971 – Wins fourth southland championship.

1987 – Withdraws from the southland Conference.

1989 – lamar system Board of regents votes to terminate program.

Jan. 31, 2008 – student body approves fee to assist in funding return of Cardinal football program.

Feb. 22, 2008 – The Texas state University system Board of regents approves athletic fee to restore the program.

May 19, 2008 – ray Woodard is named lamar’s eighth football coach since 1951.

December 2008 – signs seven junior college transfers.

Feb. 4, 2009 – lamar signs 25 student-athletes to National letters of Intent.

June 2009 – renovation/construction begins on stadium/athletic complex.

Fall 2010 – lamar will play its first schedule after resuming football.

Fall 2011 – lamar to re-join the southland Conference as a football member.

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utSa to Start football program in 2011With several hundred students, faculty,

staff and friends of UTsa in attendance, the roadrunners formally introduced larry Coker as the first head football coach in school history on March 6, 2009. Coker was selected from a field of three finalists to build an NCaa division I Football Championship subdivision program from the ground up.

“This is an exciting time for athletics at UTsa and we had a great group of finalists,” UTsa president dr. ricardo romo said. “We are exceptionally pleased that larry Coker has accepted our offer to organize and lead the first roadrunner football program and all of us look forward to starting a new tradition at UTsa.”

“We are extremely thrilled to announce larry Coker as our first head coach,” athlet-ics director lynn Hickey said. “To bring in somebody of his caliber and with his resume to start up our program is a wonderful thing for the university and san antonio.”

Coker, who has been a college football analyst for esPN the past two years, is the former head coach at the University of Mi-ami, where he compiled a 60-15 record (.800 winning percentage), led the Hurricanes to the 2001 BCs National Championship and won three Big east championships in six seasons.

a 28-year coaching veteran at the colle-giate level and two-time national coach of the year, Coker has served on staffs at five different schools. He was the offensive co-ordinator and quarterbacks coach at Miami (Fla.) from 1995-2000. Prior to his tenure in Coral Gables, he spent three seasons at ohio state, where he was the quarterbacks coach in 1995 and the defensive backs coach from 1993-94. Coker spent two seasons as the offensive coordinator at oklahoma in 1990-92 and also served in the same capacity at oklahoma state from 1983-89 and Tulsa in 1980-82. He began his collegiate coaching career at Tulsa as the offensive backfield coach in 1979.

a native of okemah, okla., Coker was a three-year letterman at Northeastern (okla.) state University, where he received his bachelor’s degree in history in 1970 and a master’s in guidance counseling and physical education in 1973.

The University of Texas system Board of regents unanimously approved UTsa’s athletics Initiative Business Plan on dec. 18, 2008, which granted the university permission to add a football program. The plan calls for the development of an $84 million competitive athletics complex, and addition of an NCaa FCs football program with the intent to advance football and the athletics department’s existing 16 intercol-legiate programs to an NCaa Football Bowl subdivision conference.

The initiative directly supports the uni-versity’s academic mission as outlined in its strategic plan, “a shared Vision UTsa 2016.”

UTsa, a member of the southland Con-ference since 1991, will fund the athletic

initiative through student fees, corporate and private support and other revenue streams that do not draw from the institu-tional academic budget. In september 2007, UTsa students overwhelmingly supported a referendum to expand the athletics program and double the athletics fee during the next five to seven years from $10 per semester credit hour up to $20 per semester hour, capped at 12 semester credit hours.

The university’s intent behind adding football is to engage current students at new levels by providing them an enhanced and more complete university experience and draw former students and the san antonio community closer to the university and its continued development towards national research university status. approximately 80 percent of the university’s 76,000 alumni continue to live in the immediate area.

utSa football timelineDec. 18, 2008 – University of Texas system Board of regents approve UTsa’s athletics Initiative Business Plan, granting permission to add a football program.

March 6, 2009 – larry Coker introduced as head football coach.

April 15, 2009 – Mike Menefee, eric roark and david ross hired as assistant football coaches.

Feb. 3, 2010 – sign first recruiting class.

Spring 2010 – Hire additional staff.

August 2010 – Begin practice.

Fall 2011 – Play as an FCs Independent for first season.

Fall 2012 – Play as an FCs Independent for second season.

Fall 2013 – Play southland Conference football schedule.

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Dr. Allen C. Meadors Dr. Bill Bandy Dr. Brad Teague Natalie Shock Steve East

University Informationschool: ...................................................................... University of Central arkansasLocation: .......................................................................................Conway, ark. 72035Population:.............................................................................................................55,000Founded: ................................................................................................................... 1907Joined southland: .................................................................................................. 2006enrollment: ............................................................................................................12,959nickname: ................................................................................................................ BearsColors: ........................................................................................................Purple & GrayInterim President: .....................................................................Dr. allen C. MeadorsFaculty representative: ........................................................................Dr. Bill Bandyathletics Director: ..............................................................................Dr. Brad teaguesenior Woman administrator: ..........................................................natalie shockticket Office Phone: ............................................................................. 501-852-2234

Team InformationHead Coach: .............................................................................................Clint Conquealma Mater, year: .................................................................................. nicholls, 1983record at school, years: ............................................................................68-36, nineCareer record, years: .................................................................................68-36, ninesouthland Conference record/years: .................................................... 11-3, twoFootball Office Phone: ........................................................................ 501-450-3153

Assistant Coaches .................... Position ............................Alma Mater, YearBrooks Hollingsworth ...Offensive Coordinator ........Central arkansas, 1981Matt Williamson ............. Defensive Coordinator.......Missouri Western, 1996Perry eliano .............................Defensive Backs ............ stephen F. austin, 2000Hud Jackson .......... running Backs/asst. Head Coach ......Mcneese st., 1992Jerry Mack .................Wide receivers/Passing Coord. ......... arkansas st., 2003Buster Faulkner ....................... Quarterbacks .....................Valdosta state, 2005Jordan Malone ...................Outside Linebackers .......Minn. st.-Mankato, 2006Brandon nowlin ......................... tight ends..............................................LsU, 2004adam Federle ..............Interior Def. Line/recruiting Coord. ...Ouachita Baptist, 2006

Football InformationFirst year of Football: ............................................................................................. 1908First year of southland Football: ....................................................................... 2006all-time record, years: ...................................................................... 507-348-42, 97all-time southland record, years: ........................................................... 13-3, two2008 Overall record: .............................................................................................. 10-22008 southland record: ...........................................................................................6-1southland Conference Championships, Last: ............................................. nonenCaa Championships appearances, Last: ................................................... none

Offensive Formation: ...................................................................................... MultipleDefensive Formation: .................................................................................... Multiple

Starters Returning: total: ......................................18 Offense: .................................. 7 Defense: ................................. 9 special teams: ...................... 2

Starters Lost: total ......................................... 7 Offense: .................................. 5 Defense: ................................. 2 special teams: ...................... 0

Stadium Informationstadium: .........................................................First security Field at estes stadiumyear Opened: ............................................................................................................ 1933record at stadium, years: ................................................................... not availableCapacity: ................................................................................................................... 8,500surface: ..................................................................................................... natural GrassPress Box Phone: ................................................................................... 501-450-5743

Media RelationsDirector: ...........................................................................................................steve easte-Mail: ..................................................................................................... [email protected]: ............................................................................................................ 501-339-8215assistant Director(s): ............................................................ Cody Usher; Josh GoffOffice Phone: .......................................................................................... 501-450-5743Office Fax: ................................................................................................ 501-450-5740Web site: .................................................................................................ucasports.com

Date Day Opponent Location Timesept. 5 sat. at Hawaii Honolulu, Hawaii 12 a.m.sept. 12 sat. Opensept. 19 sat. at Western kentucky Bowling Green, ky. 6 p.m.sept. 26 sat. Glenville state Conway, ark. 6 p.m.Oct. 3 sat. Missouri s&t Conway, ark. 6 p.m.Oct. 10 sat. at northwestern state* natchitoches, La. 7 p.m.Oct. 17 sat. stephen F. austin* (sLC tV) Conway, ark. 6 p.m.Oct. 24 sat. nicholls* (HC) Conway, ark. 6 p.m.Oct. 31 sat. at southeastern La.* Hammond, La. 2 p.m.nov. 7 sat. texas state* (sLC tV) Conway, ark. 6 p.m.nov. 14 sat. at sam Houston state* Huntsville, texas 2 p.m.nov. 21 sat. at Mcneese state* Lake Charles, La. 7 p.m.nov. 28 sat. north Dakota Conway, ark. 1 p.m.* indicates Southland Conference game; (HC) indicates homecoming;All times Central and subject to change.

Letterwinners Returning: total: ......................................47 Offense: ................................18 Defense: ...............................24 special teams: ...................... 5

Letterwinners Lost: total: ......................................15 Offense: .................................. 8 Defense: ................................. 7 special teams: ...................... 0

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7 robbie Park 14 nathan Dick 21 Brent Grimes 3 Leonard Ceaser 45 nick Cowger 40 Chris Mcknight 19 James Lovett 11 Willie Landers 18 Darrius Mcneal 26 Isaiah Jackson 80 rico Moss 42 Brennan rushing 73 Lane Freiwald 74 Matt Dickerson 57 austin emerson 77 Joe Lehocky 58 Casey thurber 68 Barrett Blaylock 51 Logan roubique 77 Joe Lehocky 76 Will Merritt 74 Matt Dickerson

9 Larry Hart 95 norvell Gabriel 50 taylor scott 61 trey Lippe 60 Uriah Perry 90 Hutton andrew 8 Markell Carter 39 Carson knowlton 4 James Lancaster 15 tok Opeloye 43 Jessie sims 13 Jacob Bane 48 Vance Fizer 47 Frank newsome 20 anthony Gambles 5 Jamie Hill 33 Henry Minor 27 Desmond Wilcox 2 Pieri Feazell 23 Zach Hyatt 24 Phillip Johnson 1 Derrick Boyd

38 eddie Carmona 35 Jonathan Beard 35 Jonathan Beard 38 eddie Carmona 36 Daniel Herrington 57 austin emerson 7 robbie Park 83 Preston echols 31 t.J. adams 26 Isaiah Jackson 20 anthony Gambles 26 Isaiah Jackson

Looking back at the 2008 Central arkansas football season, it’s tough to pick out the best thing about it. the Bears recorded 10 wins and their highest winning percentage (.833) since the 1980s. UCa defeated Mcneese state, winning the inaugural red Beans & rice Bowl to finish first in the league standings. as a team, UCa had one of its best sea-sons in school history in 27 different statistical categories while landing 13 all-conference selections, including six first-team members and league player of the year in quarterback nathan Brown.

But as the 2009 season approaches, Clint Conque, the 2008 southland Conference Coach of the year, and the Bears cannot afford to bask in the glow of their 2008 season. Brown is gone in addition to a highly successful senior class, including two players who were selected by the nFL, three starters on the offensive line, and a fifth-year defensive back who tied for the team lead in interceptions.

Conque, who enters his 10th season at UCa, remains upbeat about the 2009 prospects despite the staggering personnel losses and the tremendous shadow cast from the 2008 season. For all the Bears’ offensive prowess, they were also among the best defenses in the southland and return eight starters and many others who had a significant impact. On offense, six starters are back and there is no shortage of impact skill players – both established difference-makers and those waiting to make their mark.

at quarterback, the most gaping hole to fill, an established veteran, a promising redshirt freshman and a highly-regarded transfer are vying for the starting signal-caller position. Coming out of the spring, veteran robbie Park emerged as the new no. 1. Park, in his seventh year removed from high school, comes into his fourth year at UCa as the most experienced of the candidates. after starting three games in 2006 for an injured Brown, Park has filled in briefly during the last two seasons and is now 75 of 142 (52.8 percent) for 870 yards with two touchdowns in 25 career games. He will be challenged by nathan Dick and trae Cook.

senior running back Brent Grimes returns for his final season in a UCa uniform coming off one of the most productive seasons in school history. In 2008, the elusive Grimes set league records for most touchdowns in a season (21) and total points (126), the second-most in a season ever in a century of UCa football. With 396 career carries for 1,838 yards (4.6 per carry) and 32 touchdowns to go with 80 receptions for 790 yards (9.9 per catch) and eight touchdowns.

Just as the UCa passing game took a hit with Brown’s departure, it took a big hit when leading receivers Marquez Branson and eric Ware – who combined to catch 95 passes for 1,495 yards and 16 touchdowns a year ago – signed pro contracts, ending their collegiate careers. Junior Willie Landers returns as the leading receiver after grabbing 44 passes for 735 yards for seven touchdowns. James Lovett caught 30 passes for 362 yards in his first year in the program and should be counted on more heavily in 2009.

Larry Hart, the league’s defensive player of the year, leads a talented Bears defense that many expect to serve as the team’s strength in 2009. Last season the Bears proved to have the stingiest defense in the southland, leading the league in scoring defense and

finishing second in run defense. though they lose defensive lineman tim Holloway, defensive end Quad sanders and cornerback Dathan Johnson, eight starters and a host of other contributors return to keep intact what UCa feels could be the league’s top defensive unit.

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Central arkansasClint Conque

On Dec. 14, 1999, the University of Central arkansas selected Clint Conque as the man to turn its football program around. nearly a decade later, Conque has not only turned it around – but turned it up. With the program’s success, support and visibility at all-time highs, UCa has rapidly blossomed into a player on the national Division I scene as Conque enters his 10th season at the Bears’ helm.

Under Conque’s guidance, the Bears continue to find success during their transition from nCaa Division II to the Football Championship subdivision of Division I. In 2006, their first Division I season, the Bears exceeded expectations with an 8-3 record and finished the season ranked in the top 25. they followed it up in 2007 by finishing in a second-place tie in the tough southland Conference in their first full year in the league.

In 2008, Conque’s Bears put together a season for the ages that will go down as one of the greatest in 100 years of UCa football. the Bears went 10-2 – one of only 12 teams in the FCs to reach double digits – and had the best record in southland play, finishing the year with a 6-1 mark after being selected fourth by the league’s coaches in the preseason. UCa finished the season ranked no. 11 in the nation – its second time in three years of Division I play to finish in the top 25 – and Conque was rewarded with the southland Coach of the year award and was named the american Football Coaches association (aFCa) region V FCs Coach of the year. He was also selected as a finalist for the eddie robinson award – given annually to the nation’s top FCs coach, and was awarded honorable mention for The Sporting News’ Coach of the year award. With his 10 wins in 2008, Conque now has 68 in his career with the Bears – tied for second all time at the school.

UCa finished the season 10th nationally in both pass offense (282.3 yards per game) and total offense (438 ypg), while putting up 37.5 points per game – tied for third best in the country. the Bears were also sixth in pass efficiency (162.5), third in kick returns (24.8 yards per return), eighth in third-down conversion percentage (48.1) and led the nation in net punting – averaging 37.94 per punt while allowing only 25 total punt re-turn yards for the year. Within the southland Conference, the Bears were first in scoring offense, scoring defense, kick returns, punting, pass efficiency, third-down conversions and third-down conversion defense. they were second in rushing defense and turnover margin, and third in pass offense.

With Conque at the helm, UCa has sent 14 players into the professional ranks – with four players from the 2006 team alone landing on nFL rosters, including defensive end Jacob Ford, who became UCa’s highest draft pick when he was taken by the tennes-see titans 204th overall. Conque has seen his players selected all-conference 56 times, academic all-conference 19 times, and all-southeast region 16 times. seven Bears have been named all-american under Conque’s tutelage and UCa produced three Gulf south Conference Freshmen of the year – including quarterback nathan Brown, who earned several national player of the week honors and southland offensive player of the year in 2007 before being named the league’s player of the year in 2008 and finishing fifth in the voting for the Walter Payton award.

a graduate of Catholic High school in Baton rouge, La., Conque played collegiately at nicholls state University in thibodaux, La. as a senior, he was team captain and an as-sociated Press First-team all-american at linebacker. In 1997, Conque was selected to the nicholls state silver anniversary team, and in 2005, was inducted into the nicholls’ Hall of Fame. Following his time at nicholls, Conque landed with the Los angeles raiders only to have his career cut short by injury in 1983. He then returned to nicholls and began his coaching career in a graduate assistant’s role.

During a coaching career that has spanned 24 years, Conque coached two years in the Louisiana high school ranks, nicholls, Mcneese state, samford and Louisiana tech before accepting the head coaching job at Central arkansas. In that time, Conque has served under notable national Coach of the year recipients such as terry Bowden and Gary Crowton. In 2007, Conque was honored with the Johnny Vaught Head Coach’s achievement award by the all-american Football Foundation.

Year School Overall SLC2000 Central arkansas 3-8 —2001 Central arkansas 9-4 —2002 Central arkansas 8-4 —2003 Central arkansas 5-6 —2004 Central arkansas 8-3 —2005 Central arkansas 11-3 —2006 Central arkansas 8-3 —2007 Central arkansas 6-5 5-22008 Central arkansas 10-2 6-1totalS 68-36 11-3 (.654) (.786)

Career reCord

the Conque FileBirthdate: ...................................... July 14, 1961Hometown: .......................... Baton rouge, La.High school: ...............................Catholic HighCollege: .......................................nicholls, 1983Wife: ............................................................angeleChildren: ........ Chasse, Benton and Zachary

Clint Conque

Name Years RecordO.D. Longstreth 1908 3-3-0W.O. Wilson 1909-10 2-6-1r.L. nixon 1911-12 6-3-0W.O. stephenson 1913 2-3-0J.C. Cook 1914 1-4-0Dan estes 1915-32 46-65-11Jerry Dalrymple 1933-34 5-10-1Warren Woodson 1935-40 40-8-3Lloyd roberts 1941 3-6-0Charles McGibbony 1945-46 3-12-0Howard Montgomery 1947-51 26-17-5James Crafton 1952-54 6-23-0Frank koon 1955-64 53-37-3raymond Bright 1965-71 33-29-3ken stephens 1972-81 67-35-6Harold Horton 1982-89 74-12-5Mike Isom 1990-99 68-38-4Clint Conque 2000-Pres. 68-36-0

Bears’ CoaChing history

head Coachnicholls, 198310th yearoverall record: 68-36record at Central arkansas: 68-36

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sr., 5-9, 196running BackBaton rouge, la.redemptorist

larry hart #9sr., 6-1, 242defensive endmadison, miss.holmes CC

lane Freiwald #73sr., 6-7, 324offensive linemanlittle rock, ark.Parkview

aBout the Bears• Central Arkansas coach Clint Conque is now No. 2 on the school’s all-time victories list. Conque has a 68-36 career record at UCa, putting him just six wins behind no. 1 Harold Horton (74-12-5). Conque has averaged 7.5 victories a year in his nine-year stint at UCa, and has averaged 8.6 wins over the past five seasons.

• The Bears finished 10-2 last season, their best finish since their 11-3 mark in 2005, their final season at the nCaa Division II level. It was the seventh time in school history to win at least 10 games in a season. the record is 11 in 1983, 1987 and 2005.

• The Bears had two televised games at Estes stadium last year on the southland television network and won both. During the Conque era, UCa is 9-0 in televised games. UCa will play at least two southland tV games this season, against stephen F. austin on Oct. 17 and against texas state on nov. 7.

• UCA returns nine starters on the defensive side of the ball in 2009, including the southland Conference Defensive Player of the year in senior end Larry Hart. also returning are all-southland performers Pieri Feazell (DB), anthony Gambles (DB), taylor scott (Dt), James Lancaster (LB) and Derrick Boyd (DB). UCa had a league-high 13 players named to the first or second-team all-southland teams last fall.

• The Bears played before record crowds at First security Field at estes stadium again last season. UCa had four top-10 crowds a year ago, including the second and third-largest in history. the crowd of 12,312 against sam Houston state was the second-largest, while the 12,158 against Henderson state was no. 3 all-time.

• UCA sent two players (quarterback Nathan Brown, tight end Marquez Branson) to the nFL Combine last spring, the first time two Bears have even been invited to the Combine in the same season. Branson signed a free-agent contract with the Denver Broncos while Brown signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Wide receiver eric Ware also signed with the edmonton eskimos of the Canadian Football League.

• UCA was ranked No. 12 in both of the final national polls after last season. the Bears are ranked anywhere from no. 8 (Lindy’s) to no. 16 (athlon) in this year’s preseason polls.

• In two plus seasons in the Southland, the Bears are 13-3 against conference teams. UCa’s losses were to Mcneese state and northwestern state in 2007 and to nicholls in 2008.

• UCA returns the league’s top scorer in senior running back Brent Grimes (Baton rouge, La.). Grimes scored a league-high 126 points a year ago for an average of 10.5 per game. He was the league’s fifth leading rusher with 879 yards (73.2 per game, 18 touchdowns) and had a career-high five touchdowns against stephen F. austin. Grimes also caught 35 passes for 332 yards and 3 touchdowns. Junior kicker eddie Carmona was seventh in the southland in scoring with 92 points.

Grimes enters his senior season ranked third in UCa career touchdowns with 40, and needs 14 to pass kentrel rogers for the all-time lead … third in career points scored with 240, and needs 33 to move into second place … has 1,838 career rushing yards, needs 462 to get into UCa career top-10 and 1,058 to crack the top five … has 80 career recep-tions, and needs 23 to move into career top 10 … in 2008, Grimes earned first-team all-southland Conference honors after totaling 1,211 all-purpose yards and 21 touchdowns … he rushed for 879 yards and 18 touchdowns and made 35 receptions for 332 yards and three touchdowns and was first in the southland and sixth in the nation in scoring with 10.5 ppg … set league record for points scored in a season with 126 … was fifth in the league in rushing yards per game with 73.2 and was eighth in all-purpose yardage per game with 100.9.

Hart started all 12 games in first season at UCa … was named first-team all-american by the associated Press, Walter Camp Foundation and The Sporting News; and was a second-team all-american by the sports network … was named southland Conference Defensive Player of the year and first-team all-southland … had 43 tackles, 21 tackles for loss and 12 sacks … was fourth in the nation in sacks per game and sixth in the nation in tackles for loss per game … 21 tackles for loss tied for third-most in a season in UCa history … 12 sacks was second-best season total in school history … tied the UCa record for sacks in a game twice, getting three against both UC Davis and Quincy … also had the second-highest single-game tackles for loss total in program history with 4.5 against Quincy … had season-high six tackles against southeastern Louisiana.

Freiwald enters his senior season appearing in 34 career games and making 25 starts on the Bears’ offensive line … was named first-team all-southland Conference in 2008 after earning second-team honors in 2007 … anchored the offensive line that helped guide the Bears to the southland’s highest-scoring offense in 2008.

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UCA OPPscoring 450 308Points per Game 37.5 25.7

First Downs 266 235rushing 108 87Passing 135 123Penalty 23 25

rushing yardage 1,870 1,649yards gained rushing 2,125 1988yards lost rushing 255 339rushing attempts 444 378average per rush 4.2 4.4average per Game 155.8 137.4tDs rushing 26 16

Passing yardage 3,387 3,143att-Comp-Int 400-268-4 429-261-12average per Pass 8.5 7.3average per Catch 12.6 12.0average per Game 282.2 261.9tDs Passing 32 21

total Offense 5,257 4,792total Plays 844 807average per Play 6.2 5.9average per Game 438.1 399.3

Fumbles-Lost 24-10 21-11

Penalties-yards 87-815 96-854average per Game 67.9 71.2

Punts-yards 34-1,395 48-1,772average per Punt 41.0 36.9net punt average 40.3 33.8

time of Poss./Game 30:52 29:07

3rd-Down Conv. 76/158 60/1603rd-Down Pct 48% 38%

4th-Down Conv. 12/25 13/334th-Down Pct 48% 39%

sacks By-yards 28-197 17-119

2008 team statistiCs 2008 results10-2 overall, 6-1 Southland

Date Opponent Result Attendanceaug. 28 .............. Henderson state ................................................W, 38-14 ....................... 12,158sept. 6 ................ UC Davis ................................................................W, 24-21 ....................... 10,188sept. 13 ............. vs. arkansas-Pine Bluff .....................................W, 41-17 ..........................4,823sept. 20 ............. Quincy ...................................................................W, 51-6 .......................... 10,873sept. 27 ............. at tulsa ...................................................................L, 34-62 ......................... 20,646Oct. 11 ............... sam Houston state* .........................................W, 48-46 ....................... 12,312Oct. 18 ............... at texas state* .....................................................W, 31-24 ....................... 10,418Oct. 25 ............... southeastern Louisiana* .................................W, 28-21 ..........................9,113nov. 1 ................. at nicholls* ...........................................................L, 17-20 ............................6,197nov. 8 ................. northwestern state* .........................................W, 42-6 .............................9,767nov. 15 .............. at stephen F. austin* ........................................W, 49-41 ..........................7,467nov. 22 .............. Mcneese state* ..................................................W, 47-30 ....................... 10,220

2008 individual statistiCsRushing

Name G Att Gain Loss Net Avg TD Long Avg/GGrimes, Brent 12 180 906 27 879 4.9 18 36 73.2Ceaser, Leonard 11 72 274 10 264 3.7 3 31 24.0Brown, nathan 12 68 360 145 215 3.2 2 35 17.9Bobo, terence 11 35 140 5 135 3.9 1 15 12.3Ware, eric 12 8 119 3 116 14.5 0 61 9.7Total 12 444 2,125 255 1,870 4.2 26 61 155.8Opponents 12 378 1,988 339 1,649 4.4 16 73 137.4

PassingName G Effic Att-Cmp-Int Pct Yds TD Long Avg/GBrown, nathan 12 164.69 375-254-4 67.7 3,206 31 79 267.2Park, robbie 8 135.43 24-14-0 58.3 181 1 51 22.6Total 12 162.53 400-268-4 67.0 3,387 32 79 282.2Opponents 12 132.94 429-261-12 60.8 3,143 21 70 261.9

ReceivingName G No Yds Avg TD Long Avg/GWare, eric 12 50 758 15.2 5 71 63.2Branson, Marquez 12 45 737 16.4 11 79 61.4Landers, Willie 12 44 735 16.7 7 60 61.2Grimes, Brent 12 35 332 9.5 3 53 27.7Lovett, James 12 30 362 12.1 1 44 30.2Total 12 268 3,387 12.6 32 79 282.2Opponents 12 261 3,143 12.0 21 70 261.9

TacklesName G Solo Asst Tot TFL (Yds) Sacks (Yds)Feazell, Pieri 12 45 23 68 5.0 (30) 1 (3)Boyd, Derrick 12 38 28 66 4.5 (15) 0 (0)Lancaster, James 12 30 32 62 11.0 (58) 1 (16)Opeloye, tok 12 20 35 55 1.0 (2) 0 (0)Gambles, anthony 12 34 16 50 2.0 (6) 0 (0)

InterceptionsName G No Yds Avg TD LongGambles, anthony 12 3 0 0.0 0 0Johnson, Dathan 11 3 2 0.7 0 2Johnson, Phillip 9 1 4 4.0 0 4Feazell, Pieri 12 1 54 54.0 1 54Boyd, Derrick 12 1 20 20.0 0 20Total 12 131 10.9 1 54Opponent 4 17 4.2 1 15

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Central arkansas

No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown/Last School 31 t.J. adams Wr 6-1 192 so. Beckville, texas/Beckville 10 Zane allcorn DB 5-11 205 so. Mckinney, texas/Ole Miss 75 Dominique allen te/OL 6-3 252 Fr. Houston, texas/Madison 12 seth allison DB 5-11 182 Fr. stuttgart, ark./stuttgart 90 Hutton andrew DL 6-1 280 Jr. Owasso, Okla./Owasso 13 Jacob Bane LB 6-0 234 sr. rogers, texas/new Mexico 35 Jonathan Beard P/Pk 5-9 170 sr. Weir, Miss./northeast Ms CC 28 anthony Blackmon rB 5-10 190 Fr. Bentonville, ark./Bentonville 68 Barrett Blaylock OL 6-2 282 Fr. Fort smith, ark./Cedarville 29 terence Bobo rB 6-0 202 so. atkins, ark./atkins 1 Derrick Boyd DB 6-0 208 sr. West Point, Miss./east Mississippi CC 41 karl Brady DB 6-2 188 Fr. Memphis, tenn./raleigh-egypt 38 eddie Carmona Pk/P 6-0 210 Jr. Charleston, ark./Charleston 8 Markell Carter De 6-4 272 Jr. Bartlesville, Okla./Bartlesville 3 Leonard Ceaser rB 5-9 184 sr. Monroe, La./neville 25 C.J. Chaten rB 5-11 205 so. Dardanelle, ark./tulsa 6 Matt Clinkscales Wr 6-1 210 sr. springdale, ark./springdale 66 kit Coleman DL 6-2 285 Jr. Blytheville, ark./Blytheville 16 trae Cook QB 6-2 172 Fr. Muskogee, Okla./Muskogee 45 nick Cowger FB 6-1 248 sr. Vilonia, ark./Vilonia 84 Dominque Croom Wr 6-3 178 Fr. Cherokee, ala./Cherokee 14 nathan Dick QB 6-4 222 so. allen, texas/arkansas 74 Matt Dickerson OL 6-5 284 so. Monroe, La./neville 39 Marcus Dumas DB 5-10 176 Fr. st. James, La./st. James 78 Larry Duvall DL 6-3 244 Fr. Marianna, ark./Marianna 83 Preston echols Wr 6-0 202 sr. Forrest City, ark./Forrest City 57 austin emerson OL 6-3 292 Jr. sperry, Okla./northeastern Ok a&M 2 Pieri Feazell DB 6-0 209 sr. Mount Olive, Miss./Jones County JC 48 Vance Fizer LB 6-2 219 Jr. Houston, texas/northshore 73 Lane Freiwald OL 6-7 324 sr. Little rock, ark./Parkview 95 norvel Gabriel De 6-4 264 so. Jacksonville, ark./Jacksonville 20 anthony Gambles DB 5-9 174 sr. Byhalia, Miss./Olive Branch 79 rogeric Govan OL 6-4 290 Fr. Little rock, ark./Middle tennessee st. 21 Brent Grimes rB 5-9 196 sr. Baton rouge, La./redemptorist 82 Joseph Harris Wr 6-4 185 so. Lake Charles, La./La Grange 9 Larry Hart De 6-1 248 sr. Madison, Miss./Holmes CC 49 Justin Heard LB 6-2 208 Fr. Woodland, ala./Woodland 36 Daniel Herrington Ds 5-9 190 Jr. Magee, Miss./Co-Lin CC 5 Jamie Hill DB 5-10 192 sr. Meridian, Miss./Pearl river CC 67 Corey Howard OL 6-1 275 Fr. Wichita Falls, texas/rider 23 Zach Hyatt DB 6-0 196 sr. Benton, ark./Benton 26 Isaiah Jackson Wr 5-11 176 so. Conway, ark./Conway 64 Brad Jakel OL 6-3 285 so. Weston, Wis./Utah state 24 Phillip Johnson DB 6-0 210 sr. Memphis, tenn./ridgeway 87 Brandon kennemer Wr 6-2 202 sr. Paris, texas/north Lamar 86 LaMarquis king te 6-4 209 Fr. Houston, texas/aldine-nimitz 85 Mason king te 6-3 231 Fr. st. James, La./st. James 22 Carson knowlton De 6-2 226 so. West Memphis, ark./West Memphis 4 James Lancaster LB 6-0 229 sr. Cordova, tenn./Cordova 11 Willie Landers Wr 6-2 204 Jr. el Dorado, ark./el Dorado 77 Joe Lehocky OL 6-4 285 so. albuquerque, n.M./Cibola 61 trey Lippe DL 6-3 274 so. Vinita, Okla./Vinita 70 Lloyd Loggins DL 6-1 296 Jr. Dallas, texas/Carter 32 Jestin Love DB 6-0 202 Fr. West Memphis, ark./West Memphis 19 James Lovett Wr 6-2 192 sr. Lakeland, Fla./Feather river CC 97 Marshall Loyd DL 6-3 286 Fr. Houston, texas/aldine-nimitz 20 Darrell Malone DB 6-2 186 Fr. Byhalia, Miss./Byhalia 62 Jake McDonald OL 6-3 284 Fr. Corning, ark./Corning 40 Chris Mcknight FB 5-10 235 so. Mayflower, ark./Mayflower 30 Jerrel Mcknight DB 6-2 194 so. Grand Prairie, texas/Grand Prairie 18 Darrius Mcneal Wr 5-11 188 Jr. Monroe, La./neville 76 Will Merritt OL 6-5 292 sr. Vidalia, La./sterlington 33 Henry Minor DB 5-10 176 Jr. Baton rouge, La./Catholic 44 Lamar Moore LB 5-11 196 so. Magnolia, ark./Magnolia 80 rico Moss te 6-1 236 Jr. Hope, ark./Hope 47 Frank newsome LB 6-2 217 Jr. Petal, Miss./Pearl river CC 15 tok Opeloye LB 5-11 219 Jr. Cedar Hill, texas/Cedar Hill 37 Brett Orr LB 6-0 216 Jr. Deerfield Beach, Fla./Hargrove Military 88 Derek Owens Wr 5-8 162 Fr. russellville, ark./russellville 7 robbie Park QB 6-4 212 sr. keller, texas/stephen F. austin 71 nick Partridge OL 6-5 292 Fr. White Hall, ark./White Hall 60 Uriah Perry DL 6-0 274 sr. north Little rock, ark./north Little rock 81 Josh ragland te 6-3 244 so. Bolton, tenn./Bolton 52 nate richards OL 6-4 270 Fr. keller, texas/keller 89 kenneth robey Wr 5-9 182 Jr. Charleston, Miss./northeast Ms CC 51 Logan roubique OL 6-2 284 so. Port allen, La./Catholic 42 Brennan rushing te 6-2 232 Jr. tempe, ariz./Phoenix College 50 taylor scott DL 6-4 274 sr. Little rock, ark./Central ar Christian 43 Jessie sims LB 6-0 229 so. Baker, La./Baker 10 Wynrick smothers QB 6-1 191 Fr. Desterhan, La./Desterhan 55 keaton stigger LB 6-1 221 Fr. Collierville, tenn./Collierville 17 anthony summers LB 6-2 217 Jr. Olive Branch, Miss./Mississippi state 5 Deshaun thomas DB 6-0 192 so. n. Little rock, ark./Mississippi Valley 58 Casey thurber OL 5-11 278 sr. tulsa, Okla./Union 82 tauno Vannucci Wr 6-2 193 Fr. Pearcy, ark./Lake Hamilton 46 Marquis Wadley FB 5-10 235 Fr. Mesquite, texas/Mesquite 27 Desmond Wilcox DB 5-11 180 Fr. Beaumont, texas/Ozen 99 Justin Williams De 6-3 254 Fr. Galveston, texas/Ball 34 radarius Winston DB 5-11 184 Fr. Bastrop, La./Bastrop

alPhaBetiCal roster No. Name Pos. 1 Derrick Boyd DB 2 Pieri Feazell DB 3 Leonard Ceaser rB 4 James Lancaster LB 5 Jamie Hill DB 5 Deshaun thomas DB 6 Matt Clinkscales Wr 7 robbie Park QB 8 Markell Carter De 9 Larry Hart De 10 Zane allcorn DB 10 Wynrick smothers QB 11 Willie Landers Wr 12 seth allison DB 13 Jacob Bane LB 14 nathan Dick QB 15 tok Opeloye LB 16 trae Cook QB 17 anthony summers LB 18 Darrius Mcneal Wr 19 James Lovett Wr 20 anthony Gambles DB 20 Darrell Malone DB 21 Brent Grimes rB 22 Carson knowlton De 23 Zach Hyatt DB 24 Phillip Johnson DB 25 C.J. Chaten rB 26 Isaiah Jackson Wr 27 Desmond Wilcox DB 28 anthony Blackmon rB 29 terence Bobo rB 30 Jerrel Mcknight DB 31 tJ adams Wr 32 Jestin Love DB 33 Henry Minor DB 34 radarius Winston DB 35 Jonathan Beard P/Pk 36 Daniel Herrington Ds 37 Brett Orr LB 38 eddie Carmona Pk/P 39 Marcus Dumas DB 40 Chris Mcknight FB 41 karl Brady DB 42 Brennan rushing te 43 Jessie sims LB 44 Lamar Moore LB 45 nick Cowger FB 46 Marquis Wadley FB 47 Frank newsome LB 48 Vance Fizer LB 49 Justin Heard LB 50 taylor scott DL 51 Logan roubique OL 52 nate richards OL 55 keaton stigger LB 57 austin emerson OL 58 Casey thurber OL 60 Uriah Perry DL 61 trey Lippe DL 62 Jake McDonald OL 64 Brad Jakel OL 66 kit Coleman DL 67 Corey Howard OL 68 Barrett Blaylock OL 70 Lloyd Loggins DL 73 Lane Freiwald OL 74 Matt Dickerson OL 71 nick Partridge OL 75 Dominique allen te/OL 76 Will Merritt OL 77 Joe Lehocky OL 78 Larry Duvall DL 79 rogeric Govan OL 80 rico Moss te 81 Josh ragland te 82 Joseph Harris Wr 82 tauno Vannucci Wr 83 Preston echols Wr 84 Dominque Croom Wr 85 Mason king te 86 LaMarquis king te 87 Brandon kennemer Wr 88 Derek Owens Wr 89 kenneth robey Wr 90 Hutton andrew DL 95 norvel Gabriel De 97 Marshall Loyd DL 99 Justin Williams De

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Dr. Robert Hebert Michele Martin Tommy McClelland Bridget Martin Louis Bonnette

University Informationschool: ............................................................................... Mcneese state UniversityLocation: ................................................................................Lake Charles, La. 70609Population:.............................................................................................................80,000Founded: ................................................................................................................... 1939Joined southland: .................................................................................................. 1972enrollment: .............................................................................................................. 8,471nickname: .........................................................................................................CowboysColors: ............................................................................................................Blue & GoldPresident: ..........................................................................................Dr. robert HebertFaculty representative: ....................................................................Michele Martinathletics Director: ......................................................................tommy McClellandsenior Woman administrator: ........................................................Bridget Martin ticket Office Phone: ............................................................................. 337-475-5202

Team InformationHead Coach: .................................................................................................Matt Viatoralma Mater, year: .....................................................................Mcneese state, 1986record at school, years: .............................................................................24-7, threeCareer record, years: ..................................................................................24-7, threesouthland Conference record, years: ..................................................16-4, threeFootball Office Phone: ........................................................................ 337-475-5235

Assistant Coaches ..................Position ..............................Alma Mater, YearLark Hebert .............Defensive Coord./Linebackers .......Mcneese state, 1987Broderick Fobbs ... Co-Offensive Coord./receivers ............... Gambling, 1997tim Leger ......................Co-Offensive Coord./QBs ............Mcneese state, 1999Carlos McGee ........................running Backs ......................Mcneese state, 1996reggie nelson ....................... Offensive Line ......................Mcneese state, 1998Mike Collins .......... asst. Head Coach/Defensive Backs...Louisiana-Monroe, 1983Manny Michel .......................Defensive Line .................... tennessee tech, 1984Buck Harris .............................Defensive Line ......................Mcneese state, 2006J. D. kappeler ........................Defensive Backs ......................south Dakota, 2006Lance Fremin .............................tight ends ..........................Mcneese state, 2009

Football InformationFirst year of Football: ............................................................................................. 1940First year of southland Football: ....................................................................... 1972all-time record, years: ...................................................................... 426-255-13, 65all-time southland record, years: ..................................................... 136-73-7, 372008 Overall record: .................................................................................................7-42008 southland record: ...........................................................................................4-3southland Conference Championships, Last: ....................................... 12, 2007nCaa Championships appearances, Last: ............................................. 13, 2007

Offensive Formation: ...............................................................................Multiple ProDefensive Formation: ............................................................................................4-2-5

Starters Returning: total: ........................................ 9 Offense: .................................. 6 Defense: ................................. 3 special teams: ...................... 0

Starters Lost: total: ......................................14 Offense: .................................. 5 Defense: ................................. 8 special teams: ...................... 1

Stadium Informationstadium: .............................................................................................Cowboy stadiumyear Opened: ............................................................................................................ 1965 record at stadium, years: ..................................................................... 173-77-5, 44 Capacity: .................................................................................................................17,410 surface: ........................................................................................GeOMaX2 (artificial) Press Box Phone: ................................................................................... 337-475-5225

Media RelationsDirector: .................................................................................................Louis Bonnettee-Mail: .................................................................................lbonnette@mcneese.edu Cell: ............................................................................................................ 337-802-7127 assistant Director(s): ...............................................................................Pam LaFosse Office Phone: .......................................................................................... 337-475-5207 Office Fax: ................................................................................................ 337-475-5202 Web site: ......................................................................................mcneesesports.com

Date Day Opponent Location Timesept. 5 sat. Henderson state Lake Charles, La. 7 p.m.sept. 12 sat. at appalachian state Boone, n.C. 2:30 p.m.sept. 19 sat. savannah state Lake Charles, La. 7 p.m.sept. 26 sat. at tulane new Orleans, La. 2:30 p.m.Oct. 3 sat. OpenOct. 10 sat. at stephen F. austin* (sLC tV) nacogdoches, texas 6 p.m.Oct. 17 sat. northwestern state* (HC) Lake Charles, La. 7 p.m.Oct. 24 sat. southeastern La.* (sLC tV) Lake Charles, La. 6 p.m.Oct. 31 sat. at nicholls* thibodaux, La. 1 p.m.nov. 7 sat. sam Houston state* Lake Charles, La. 7 p.m.nov. 14 sat. at texas state* (sLC tV) san Marcos, texas 6 p.m.nov. 21 sat. Central arkansas* Lake Charles, La. 7 p.m.* indicates Southland Conference game; (HC) indicates homecoming;All times Central and subject to change.


Letterwinners Lost: total: ......................................20 Offense: .................................. 8 Defense: ...............................11 special teams: ...................... 1

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4 Derrick Fourroux 17 Beau Lasseigne 22 toddrick Pendland 24 elrick Jones 11 Brandon Broussard 23 Ben Bourgeois 88 Immanuel Friddle 83 Bernardo Henry 8 richard Conner 81 Chris royal 85 Wes Mangan 89 Corday Clark 77 Casey richter 79 alec savoie 74 Marcus Bellow 62 tyler Fontenot 50 Mase Duge 63 Carson Chaisson 72 Jonathan Landry 68 Zack saucier 73 taylor Johnson 65 tyler Harbourt

91 Josh ellison 92 Brandon Zanders57 Desmund Lighten 56 Justin Breaux 55 Damion aultman 90 Pat Williams 80 terrance Freeman 52 Jordan Page 48 Deron Minor 51 Matt kreamer 44 Geremy Pilate 45 Jaurelle narcisse 29 George russell 21 Jarron Jackson 5 London Durham 33 seth thomas 9 Darrell Jenkins 6 Jace Peterson 28 Ford smesney 1 Devin Holland 7 Brandon robinson 34 Malcolm Bronson

2 Josh Lewis 39 Matt Polanski 17 Beau Lasseigne 23 Ben Bourgeois 95 anthony schultz 85 Wes Mangan 8 richard Conner 3 Chad Davis 83 Bernardo Henry 22 toddrick Pendland 22 toddrick Pendland 83 Bernardo Henry

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season outlookMcneese state will be looking to return to the southland Conference trophy room this

season with 46 lettermen in tow, including four-year quarterback Derrick Fourroux and all-american running back toddrick Pendland.

there were significant losses of starting personnel on both offense and defense but the Cowboys think they have capable replacements with which to improve on last year’s 7-4 overall record and second-place 4-3 league showing.

Fourroux has led the Cowboys to two league titles in his three previous seasons and he has also become the second-ranked passer and total offense leader in Mcneese history. a year ago, the senior from erath, La., completed 169-of-277 passes for 2,205 yards and 18 touchdowns, setting a school record with 399 total offensive yards in a victory against south Dakota state. He is only the second player in school history to amass more than 7,000 total offensive yards and he’s 24-10 as a starter for the Cowboys.

In the 5-foot-10, 175-pound Pendland, the Cowboys have a senior who rushed for a conference-high 1,431 yards last season, ranked sixth in the nation and earned all-america honors. He also scored 90 points and was named the southland’s offensive player of the year.

Other offensive threats are tight end Wes Mangan, who is one of the best around and was a second team all-conference pick last year, wide receiver Immanuel Friddle who caught 19 passes for 320 yards and two touchdowns last year, and Bernardo Henry, who made a splash late last year and finished with a 28.9 yard average on 15 kickoff returns.

the Cowboys will have to replace Blake Bercegeay, who was a four-year starter at place kicker but believe they have a good one in incoming freshman Josh Lewis, one of the standouts in Louisiana prep ball a year ago.

Defensive leaders are expected to be linebacker Deron Minor who ranked second on the team last year with 89 tackles, end terrance Freeman, who led the squad in sacks with 5.5, and defensive back Darrell Jenkins, who had 40 tackles and returned a pass intercep-tion 70 yards for a touchdown.

Head Coach Matt Viator is back for his fourth season and he goes in as one of the best in the Football Championship subdivision. He is 24-7 during a three-year period with two conference titles and three national rankings to his credit. the coach has only lost five regular season games and is 16-4 in southland action.

since 2000, the Cowboys have won five league titles (a league record 12 overall), have compiled a .745 league winning percentage (41-14) and have posted a winning record

in eight of the last nine seasons.

the Cowboys have also competed in 13 FCs playoffs, the eighth longest tenure in the nation.

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mcneese statematt viator

In three seasons, Matt Viator has become one of the most successful coaches in the nCaa’s Football Championship subdivision, guiding the Cowboys to a southland Con-ference football championship and into the nCaa Division I championship in two of his three years as the head coach at Mcneese state.

His 2007 team posted only the fourth undefeated, untied regular season record in the university’s history, won the league title for a second year and participated in the nCaa FCs championship for a second straight year.

Viator had taken over the head job four games deep into the 2006 season, went 6-2 the rest of the way, won the southland title and put his team into the nCaa FCs cham-pionship.

His coaching record is an outstanding 24-7 and his teams have lost only five regular season games. In conference competition only, his teams have a 16-4 mark.

Viator has earned numerous coaching honors including two straight southland Coach of the year awards and a Louisiana collegiate coach of the year award. He has also been a finalist for the national eddie robinson award twice.

He claimed his first collegiate coaching victory in his very first game as head coach when the Cowboys posted a 30-27 win over southern Utah.

Viator is the 14th head coach in Mcneese history, Viator was 6-2 in his first season and 5-1 in league play, winning the final five league games of the year.

Prior to his becoming head coach, Viator, who is a graduate of Mcneese, had served the university as offensive coordinator and is regarded as one of the top Division I of-fensive minds.

the Cowboys have ranked among the national leaders in offense for six of the past eight years and the university has also produced the southland’s top offensive performer two of the last five seasons.

His offenses have led the league in scoring five times and in 2008 set school records for both per game total offense and scoring.

Before he joined the Cowboys, Viator was one of the top prep coaches in Louisiana, producing an 81-37 record, winning one state crown and five league titles. He joined Mcneese in 1999 as linebacker coach and was made offensive coordinator in 2000. the Cowboys led the league in both scoring offense and total offense that year.

Career reCord

the viator FileBirthdate: ...................................... sept. 3, 1963Hometown: ...........................Lake Charles, La.High school: ....................sam Houston HighCollege: ......................... Mcneese state, 1986Wife: ........................................................ schantel

Matt Viator

Year School Overall SLC2006 Mcneese state 6-2 5-12007 Mcneese state 11-1 7-02008 Mcneese state 7-4 4-3totalS 24-7 16-4 (.774) (.800)

Name Years RecordWayne Cusic 1940, 45 4-8-0a.I. ratcliff 1946-54 50-42-2John Gregory 1955-56 10-8-1Les DeVall 1957-65 58-24-1Jim Clark 1966-69 17-22-0Jack Doland 1970-78 64-32-4ernie Duplechin 1979-81 28-6-1Hubert Boales 1982 4-6-1John McCann 1983-86 21-20-3sonny Jackson 1987-89 13-20-0Bobby keasler 1990-98 78-34-2kirby Bruchhaus 1999 6-5-0tommy tate 2000-06 49-26-0Matt Viator 2006-Pres. 24-7-0

CowBoys CoaChing history

head Coachmcneese state, 1986Fourth yearoverall record: 24-7record at mcneese state: 24-7

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mcneese statetoddriCk Pendland #22

sr., 5-10, 175tailbacknewton, texasnewton

derriCk Fourroux #4sr., 6-2, 200quarterbackerath, la.erath

deron minor #48sr., 6-2, 235linebackerBeaumont, texasozen

aBout the CowBoys

• McNeese State has won five Southland Conference titles in the 2000s and a record 12 total.

• The Cowboys boast a .745 winning percentage in conference games since the 2000 season (41-14).

• McNeese has finished the regular season with undefeated records four times, most recently in 2007. the other three times were in 1963, 1979 and 1995.

• The school record for wins in a season is 13, which Mcneese has done three times. the school won 10 games in a season a total of 10 times.

• With 13 appearances in the FCS playoffs, Mcneese ranks eighth.

• The Cowboys set seven records last year (five team and two individual).

• Tailback Toddrick Pendland returns as the league’s offensive player of the year.

• Quarterback Derrick Fourroux, now in his fourth year as the team starter, was the southland’s freshman of the year in 2006.

• Coach Matt Viator tops all active Southland coaches with a 24-5 regular season record and a 16-4 conference mark.

Pendland was named the 2008 southland Conference Offensive Player of the year and was a second-team all-american by the associated Press … set a school single season rushing record with 1,431 yards last season and ranked 6th in the nation … had seven 100-yard rushing games in 2008 and ran for a career-high 242 yards in a victory over stephen F. austin … had 194 yards against sam Houston state, 173 against southeastern Louisiana and 161 against texas state … was also the team leader in points scored with 90 and in all-purpose running with a 180.0 game average … twice was named the southland of-fensive player of the week, once the Louisiana player of the week and once the national player of the week.

Fourroux will mark his fourth consecutive year as the Cowboy starting quarterback and is 24-10 as the starter … has earned all-conference (second team) honors and has been named a league player of the week … is only the second player in Mcneese history to net more than 7,000 total offensive yards in a career … last year, he set a school single game record with 399 total offensive yards (102 rushing and 297 passing) in a victory over south Dakota state, scoring the game’s winning points on a Pat run in the third overtime … has ranked among the nation’s top 12 in passing efficiency for the past three seasons.

Minor is the Cowboys’ top returning defensive player and will mark his second year as a starter at linebacker … was second on the team in tackles last year with 89 and also had 5.5 tackles for a loss and an interception … goes into the year with 208 career tackles … last year, he posted tackles in double figures in four games and had a season high of 12 against aCC opponent north Carolina … has both speed and power, and has been clocked with a 4.6 in the 40 and holds the Mcneese weight room record for linebackers with 670 pounds in the squat.

Deron Minor, LB

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MCN OPPscoring 413 322Points Per Game 37.5 29.3


rushing yardage 2,511 1,308yards gained rushing 2,728 1,620yards lost rushing 217 312rushing attempts 489 339average Per rush 5.1 3.9average Per Game 228.3 118.9tDs rushing 30 15

Passing yardage 2,594 2,551att-Comp-Int 310-189-5 364-208-12average Per Pass 8.4 7.0average Per Catch 13.7 12.3average Per Game 235.8 231.9tDs Passing 21 26

total Offense 5,105 3,859total Plays 799 703average Per Play 6.4 5.5average Per Game 464.1 350.8


Penalties-yards 88-799 67-538average Per Game 72.6 48.9

Punts-yards 41-1,572 53-2,074average Per Punt 38.3 39.1net punt average 33.1 35.0






Date Opponent Result Attendanceaug. 30 .............. at north Carolina ...............................................L, 27-35 ......................... 58,000sept. 6 ................ Delta state ............................................................W, 52-27 ....................... 17,148sept. 27 ............. southern Virginia ...............................................W, 63-7 .......................... 12,035Oct. 4 .................. at south Dakota state ......................................W, 46-443Ot ................... 15,521Oct. 11 ............... texas state* .........................................................L, 42-45 ......................... 12,304Oct. 18 ............... at sam Houston state* ....................................W, 28-17 ....................... 12,117Oct. 25 ............... nicholls* ................................................................L, 35-38 ......................... 14,635nov. 1 ................. at southeastern Louisiana* ............................W, 24-14 ..........................6,212nov. 8 ................. stephen F. austin* .............................................W, 42-31 ....................... 13,025nov. 15 .............. at northwestern state* ....................................W, 24-17 ..........................9,710nov. 22 .............. at Central arkansas* .........................................L, 30-47 ......................... 10,220


G Att Gain Loss Net Avg TD Long Avg/GPendland, toddrick 11 219 1,471 40 1,431 6.5 12 68 130.1Fourroux, Derrick 11 115 530 83 447 3.9 11 17 40.6Whitehead, steven 11 34 200 6 194 5.7 1 21 17.6Jones, elrick 10 38 166 12 154 4.1 2 17 15.4Wagner, Josh 3 19 107 0 107 5.6 2 28 35.7Total 11 489 2,728 217 2,511 5.1 30 68 228.3Opponents 11 339 1,620 312 1,308 3.9 15 54 118.9

Passing G Effic Att-Cmp-Int Pct Yds TD Lng Avg/GFourroux, Derrick 11 146.24 276-169-5 61.2 2,205 18 65 200.5Fontenot, Mark 10 180.40 31-19-0 61.3 361 2 83 36.1Total 11 150.39 310-189-5 61.0 2,594 21 83 235.8Opponents 11 132.99 364-208-12 57.1 2,551 26 80 231.9

Receiving G No. Yds Avg TD Long Avg/GWhitehead, steven 11 57 810 14.2 4 57 73.6Pendland, toddrick 11 36 349 9.7 3 37 31.7Friddle, Immanuel 10 19 320 16.8 2 65 32.0Mangan, Wesley 10 18 170 9.4 3 27 17.0Conner, richard 11 17 308 18.1 3 74 28.0Total 11 189 2,594 13.7 21 83 235.8Opponents 11 208 2,551 12.3 26 80 231.9

Tackles G Solo Asst Tot TFL (Yds) Sacks (Yds)nelson, allen 11 40 29 69 8.0 (38) 5 (28)Minor, Deron 11 41 26 67 5.0 (41) 1 (10)Linde, Brant 11 32 19 51 2.5 (5) 1 (2)Haynes, Jeremy 10 31 6 37 2.0 (8) 0 (0)Jenkins, Darrell 11 26 9 35 5.0 (24) 0 (0)

Interceptions G No. Yds Avg TD LongHaynes, Jeremy 10 3 83 27.7 1 45Juneau, Jamelle 10 2 50 25.0 1 50nelson, allen 11 2 15 7.5 1 15Jenkins, Darrell 11 1 70 70.0 1 70Minor, Deron 11 1 -3 -3.0 0 0Total 12 271 22.6 4 70Opponents 5 201 40.2 1 82

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No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown/Last School 93 Mitchel amy Dt 5-10 240 Fr. Lake Charles, La./Barbe 55 Damion aultman Dt 6-2 295 Jr. Geismar, La./Dutchtown 26 Champlain Babin tB 5-9 190 Fr. Donaldsonville, La./Donaldsonville 14 Blake Barousse QB 5-11 200 so. Lafayette, La./Lafayette 96 Dustan Beckwith Dt 6-2 276 sr. Prairieville, La./Dutchtown 74 Marcus Bellow Ot 6-2 295 Jr. eunice, La./eunice 23 Ben Bourgeois FB 5-10 220 Jr. sulphur, La./sulphur 56 Justin Breaux Dt 6-0 290 so. sulphur, La./sulphur 34 Malcolm Bronson Fs 5-11 188 Fr. Jasper, texas/Jasper 11 Brandon Broussard FB 6-2 245 sr. Deridder, La./east Beauregard 13 kentrell Butler LB 6-1 230 so. Patterson, La./Patterson 63 Carson Chaisson C 6-2 280 Fr. Jennings, La./Jennings 89 Corday Clark te 6-3 230 Jr. Baton rouge, La./Glen Oaks 8 richard Conner Wr 5-11 185 sr. Lafayette, La./st. thomas More 87 kenrick Cormier De 6-0 235 Jr. Dry Creek, La./east Beauregard 97 alvin Couto De 6-2 240 Fr. Harvey, La./John ehret 3 Chad Davis Wr 5-11 185 sr. Plaquemine, La./Bishop sullivan 50 Mase Duge C 6-2 285 Jr. Brenham, texas/Blinn JC 5 London Durham CB 6-2 180 so. Beaumont, texas/Ozen 91 Josh ellison De 6-3 230 Jr. Houston, texas/Westfield 62 tyler Fontenot OG 6-2 287 Jr. Welsh, La./Welsh 4 Derrick Fourroux QB 6-2 200 sr. erath, La./erath 12 Zack Fourroux QB 6-1 205 Fr. erath, La./erath 80 terrance Freeman De 6-4 235 Jr. newton, texas/newton 88 Immanuel Friddle Wr 6-2 215 sr. Iowa, La./Iowa 61 Miguel Gauthreaux OG 6-1 291 so. Plaquemine, La./Plaquemine 84 Jeremy Granger te 6-2 237 Fr. Orangefield, texas/Orangefield 65 tyler Harbourt OG 6-4 282 Fr. Lafayette, La./teurlings Catholic 83 Bernardo Henry Wr 5-11 185 Jr. Leesville, La./Leesville 1 Devin Holland s 6-0 205 Jr. Baton rouge, La./tulane 73 taylor Johnson Ot 6-4 280 so. League City, texas/Clear Creek 21 Jarron Jackson CB 5-10 170 so. Lutcher, La./Lutcher 9 Darrell Jenkins Ws 5-10 205 so. Bon Weir, texas/newton 43 Drew Johnston FB 5-11 230 Jr. newton, texas/newton 24 elrick Jones tB 5-9 200 sr Houston, texas/Clear Lake 16 Chad keys Wr 6-0 182 Fr. Covington, La./Central Florida 54 Brett koonce Dt 6-2 270 Fr. sulphur, La./sulphur 51 Matt kreamer LB 5-11 238 sr. shreveport, La./evangel 72 Jonathan Landry Ot 6-4 293 so. Broussard, La./st. thomas More 17 Beau Lasseigne QB 6-3 185 sr. st. Martinville, La./st. Martinville 60 Matt LeBlanc OG 6-0 275 Fr. sulphur, La./sulphur 10 John LeDay Wr 6-3 205 Jr. Opelousas, La./Opelousas 2 Josh Lewis Pk 6-0 180 Fr. Denham springs, La./Denham springs 57 Desmund Lighten De 6-0 250 Jr. Monroe, La./Ouachita 85 Wes Mangan te 6-4 245 sr. Brenham, texas/Brenham 48 Deron Minor LB 6-2 235 sr. Beaumont, texas/Ozen 59 kegan Myers LB 6-1 232 Fr. Jennings, La./Jennings 45 Juarelle narcisse LB 5-11 212 Fr. Vacherie, La./st. James 15 Zack O’Quinn QB 6-4 230 Fr. Moss Bluff, La./Florida 52 Jordan Page De 6-2 240 Jr. new Orleans, La./G.W. Carver 22 toddrick Pendland tB 5-10 175 sr. newton, texas/newton 6 Jace Peterson Ws 6-1 190 so. Lake Charles, La./Hamilton Christian 44 Geremy Pilate LB 6-0 220 Jr. Crowley, La./Crowley 39 Matt Polanski Pk 5-10 160 Jr. Lake Charles, La./Barbe High 49 kurt reeves te 6-1 215 sr. Orange, texas/Little Cypress 77 Casey richter Ot 6-6 305 Jr. Prairieville, La./st. amant 7 Brandon robinson Fs 6-0 195 so. texas City, texas/texas City 81 Chris royal Wr 6-2 222 Jr. Beaumont, texas/Ozen 29 George russell CB 6-1 190 Jr. Houston, texas/Westbury Christian 68 Zack saucier OG 6-2 283 so. Houston, texas/Langham Creek 79 alec savoie Ot 6-7 322 Fr. Lafayette, La./Comeaux 95 anthony schultz Ds/te 6-4 250 Jr. Port allen, La./episcopal 19 kane segura Wr 6-1 180 Jr. Port neches, texas/Port neches-Groves 37 tyson sibley Ws 6-0 205 sr. Lake Charles, La./LaGrange 28 Ford smesney CB 5-9 191 Fr. Dayton, texas/Dayton 75 Dustin stroud OL 6-1 250 so. Houston, texas/Lamar Consolidated 31 shawn sullivan CB 5-10 195 so. Washington, texas/nebraska 33 seth thomas CB 5-9 177 Fr. Orange, texas/WO stark 58 nick toti LB 6-2 240 Jr. slidell, La./northshore 86 Harold turnage te 6-5 255 so. Houston, texas/texas a&M 30 aaron Viney tB 6-0 207 Fr. Lake Charles, La./st. Louis 64 Miles Waggner Ot 6-6 268 Jr. Beaumont, texas/east texas Baptist 90 Pat Williams Dt 6-3 260 Fr. Plaquemine, La./Plaquemine 92 Brandon Zanders De 6-2 260 Jr. Baton rouge, La./Glen Oaks

alPhaBetiCal roster No. Name Pos. 1 Devin Holland s 2 Josh Lewis Pk 3 Chad Davis Wr 4 Derrick Fourroux QB 5 London Durham CB 6 Jace Peterson Ws 7 Brandon robinson Fs 8 richard Conner Wr 9 Darrell Jenkins Ws 10 John LeDay Wr 11 Brandon Broussard FB 12 Zack Fourroux QB 13 kentrell Butler LB 14 Blake Barousse QB 15 Zack O’Quinn QB 16 Chad keys Wr 17 Beau Lasseigne QB 19 kane segura Wr 21 Jarron Jackson CB 22 toddrick Pendland tB 23 Ben Bourgeois FB 24 elrick Jones tB 26 Champlain Babin tB 28 Ford smesney CB 29 George russell CB 30 aaron Viney tB 31 shawn sullivan CB 33 seth thomas CB 34 Malcolm Bronson Fs 37 tyson sibley Ws 39 Matt Polanski Pk 43 Drew Johnston FB 44 Geremy Pilate LB 45 Juarelle narcisse LB 48 Deron Minor LB 49 kurt reeves te 50 Mase Duge C 51 Matt kreamer LB 52 Jordan Page De 54 Brett koonce Dt 55 Damion aultman Dt 56 Justin Breaux Dt 57 Desmund Lighten De 58 nick toti LB 59 kegan Myers LB 60 Matt LeBlanc OG 61 Miguel Gauthreaux OG 62 tyler Fontenot OG 63 Carson Chaisson C 64 Miles Waggner Ot 65 tyler Harbourt OG 68 Zack saucier OG 72 Jonathan Landry Ot 73 taylor Johnson Ot 74 Marcus Bellow Ot 75 Dustin stroud OL 77 Casey richter Ot 79 alec savoie Ot 80 terrance Freeman De 81 Chris royal Wr 83 Bernardo Henry Wr 84 Jeremy Granger te 85 Wes Mangan te 86 Harold turnage te 87 kenrick Cormier De 88 Immanuel Friddle Wr 89 Corday Clark te 90 Pat Williams Dt 91 Josh ellison De 92 Brandon Zanders De 93 Mitchel amy Dt 95 anthony schultz Ds/te 96 Dustan Beckwith Dt 97 alvin Couto De

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niCholls

Dr. Stephen T. Hulbert Glenn Antizzo Rob Bernardi Louise “Do” Bonin Brandon Rizzuto

University Informationschool: ..................................................................................nicholls state UniversityLocation: ....................................................................................thibodaux, La. 70310Population:.............................................................................................................14,431Founded: ................................................................................................................... 1948Joined southland: .................................................................................................. 1991enrollment: .............................................................................................................. 6,814nickname: ..........................................................................................................ColonelsColors: ............................................................................................................. red & GrayPresident: ................................................................................. Dr. stephen t. HulbertFaculty representative: ......................................................................Glenn antizzoathletics Director: ...................................................................................rob Bernardisenior Woman administrator: ..................................................Louise “Do” Boninticket Office Phone: ............................................................................. 985-448-4791

Team InformationHead Coach: ................................................................................................Jay thomasalma Mater, year: ......................................................................southern Miss, 1987record at school, years: ............................................................................. 24-27, fiveCareer record, years: .................................................................................. 24-27, fivesouthland Conference record, years: .................................................. 15-16, fiveFootball Office Phone: ........................................................................ 985-448-4806

Assistant Coaches ................Position ................................Alma Mater, YearH.t. kinney .....................Offensive Coord./QB ......Wisconsin-Platteville, 1988Jeremy atwell ...............Defensive Coord./LB ....southeast Missouri st., 1999kevin Carey ........Offensive Line/recruiting Coord. ... sterling College, 1997David Cunningham.... special teams Coord. ........ kentucky Wesleyan, 1987kent keith ............................Wide receivers .................southwest Baptist, 1986Johnny tart ......................... running Backs .........................southern Miss, 2002Dustin Gisclair .................... Defensive Line ..................................... nicholls, 2006rashad Watson ................. Defensive Backs ........................alabama a&M, 2001

Football InformationFirst year of Football: ............................................................................................. 1972First year of southland Football: ....................................................................... 1991all-time record, years: .........................................................................174-227-3, 37all-time southland record, years: ............................................................38-76, 182008 Overall record: .................................................................................................3-62008 southland record: ...........................................................................................3-4southland Conference Championships, Last: ..........................................1, 2005nCaa Championships appearances, Last: ................................................3, 2005

Offensive Formation: .......................................................................Multiple-OptionDefensive Formation: ..............................................................................Multiple 4-3



Stadium Informationstadium: ..................................................John L. Guidry stadium, Manning Fieldyear Opened: ............................................................................................................ 1972record at stadium, years: ..................................................................... 103-84-3, 37Capacity: .................................................................................................................12,500surface: ........................................................................................... astroturf 3D GrassPress Box Phone: ................................................................................... 985-448-4845

Media RelationsDirector: ..............................................................................................Brandon rizzutoe-Mail: ....................................................................... [email protected]: ............................................................................................................ 504-782-3590assistant Director: .......................................................................Charlie GillinghamOffice Phone: .......................................................................................... 985-448-4282Office Fax: ................................................................................................ 985-448-4814Web site: ....................................................................................... geauxcolonels.com

Date Day Opponent Location Timesept. 5 sat. at U.s. air Force academy Colorado springs, Colo. 1 p.m.sept. 12 sat. Duquesne thibodaux, La. 1 p.m.sept. 19 sat. at Louisiana tech ruston, La. 6 p.m.sept. 26 sat. Jacksonville state (HC) thibodaux, La. 3 p.m.Oct. 3 sat. OPenOct. 10 sat. at sam Houston state* Huntsville, texas 2 p.m.Oct. 17 sat. texas state* thibodaux, La. 1 p.m.Oct. 24 sat. at Central arkansas* Conway, ark. 6 p.m.Oct. 31 sat. Mcneese state* thibodaux, La. 1 p.m.nov. 7 sat. at stephen F. austin* nacogdoches, texas 6 p.m.nov. 14 sat. northwestern state* thibodaux, La. 1 p.m.nov. 19 sat. at southeastern La.* *(sLCtV) Hammond, La. 6 p.m.* indicates Southland Conference game; (HC) indicates homecoming;All times Central and subject to change.


Letterwinners Lost: total: ......................................24 Offense: ................................10 Defense: ...............................11 special teams: ...................... 3

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niChollsPreseason dePth Chart

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3 LaQuintin Caston 10 Jake Witt 1 a.J. Williams 38 Corey Buchanan 7 Brandon Johnson 12 earvin Moore 45 trey Hopson 32 Marlin Meeks 89 antonio robinson 14 Donovan tate 84 kiam Magee 11 Drey trosclair 55 Brandon McDowell 76 Josh Green 67 aric Flowers 68 ren Cheramie 52 Charles McDade 58 Franklin nduku 73 Justin Daniels 75 Brandon Ward 62 spenser Langthorn 75 Brandon Ward

90 Zac reddix 27 kyle Hughes 98 Quenton Mims 72 Oliver thierry 93 a.J. Carter 99 Henry Perez 27 kyle Hughes 92 Fernandez Garner 33 Jordan Piper 47 kevin Persick 44 yashua Willis 53 Jarrod Fanguy 48 anri stewart 54 Michael Walker 21 Bobby Felder 8 kerry Guidry 13 Dominique Daniels 2 tyson andrus 9 Jordan nevels 23 troy Matthews 2 tyson andrus 30 Jordan Ogletree

82 ross schexnayder 35 Patrick Dolan 35 Patrick Dolan 88 kyle tizzard 16 nolan Dumas 71 Drew knight 88 kyle tizzard 35 Patrick Dolan 1 a.J. Williams 21 Bobby Felder 21 Bobby Felder 2 tyson andrus

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season outlookafter a hurricane riddled 2008 season that saw nicholls cancel its first two games, the

Colonels look to build on the success it did experience last season, which included a 38-35 upset victory at no. 11 Mcneese state. It was the Colonels’ first victory in Lake Charles, La., since 1998 and their first win of the 2008 campaign.

the Colonels later knocked off no.11 Central arkansas, 20-17. nicholls defense limited the high-powered passing attack of the Bears to just 224 yards, and got a 38-yard field goal from ross schexnayder as time expired to get the victory. the Colonels went on to finish their 2008 season with a 3-6 record, including a 3-4 mark in the southland Confer-ence for the second consecutive season.

Offensively in 2008, nicholls racked up a total 1,873 yards in nine games, which ranked second in the league and 14th in the nation. the defense ranked in the top half of the conference in pass defense, something the Colonels have prided themselves in for the past several years.

the departure of senior quarterbacks Vincent Montgomery and Chris Bunch paves the way for a new leader of the Colonels vaunted triple-option attack. redshirt fresh-men LaQuintin Caston, Jake Witt, Hosea Chatman and junior nolan Dumas are expected to compete for the starting role. returning at running back for the Colonels is senior a.J. Williams, who led all nicholls running backs last season with 157 yards on 33 carries. also returning at the running back position are juniors kenny Owens and Bryon Jones, and sophomores kendrex salter and Jesse turner. senior fullbacks trey Hopson and Marlin Meeks, and junior Corey Buchanan return to anchor nicholls’ triple-option scheme.

the Colonels incorporated more of a passing attack with the emergence of antonio robinson, who led the Football Championship subdivision in yards per catch (25.1), and finished the season with 20 receptions for 502 yards and six touchdowns. the offensive line returns senior guard aric Flowers, junior guards spenser Langthorn and Brandon Ward, and junior center Charles McDade.

Defensively, the Colonels face the task of replacing arguably one of the greatest players to ever don a Colonel uniform in Lardarius Webb, who was selected in the third round of the nFL Draft by the Baltimore ravens. the secondary will be bolstered by returning experienced players like seniors Jordan Ogletree, Jordan nevels, Dominique Daniels and sophomore Bobby Felder, who should help fill the void.

the defensive line returns two-year starters seniors Quenton Mims and kyle Hughes to the fold along with all-southland second-team defensive end senior Zac reddix. reddix was also selected to the 2009 Preseason all-southland squad, and will look to lead the

defensive unit this season. the lineback-ers return sophomore anri stewart in the middle, who started all but two games last season, and senior Jarrod Fanguy.

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Jay thomas begins his sixth season as head coach at nicholls and his 13th season overall on the Colonel staff.

thomas came to nicholls from southeast Missouri state, where he was defensive line coach from 1993-98. During his time as part of the redhawks program, he directed a defensive line that was part of a nationally ranked defensive unit. He coached 11 all-Ohio Valley selections and he had two defensive linemen selected players of the year in the OVC. For his career, thomas has worked with 12 different players who earned all-conference accolades along the defensive line.

Prior to his stint at southeast Missouri state, thomas worked for the Colonels and was part of a nationally ranked defense in two of his three seasons.

From 1988-89, thomas worked as a graduate assistant at Louisiana state. at LsU, he was an assistant coach of linebackers and defensive line. He also handled all scouting of opponents and video exchange and was part of the tigers’ 1988 coaching staff that won the southeastern Conference championship.

thomas also served as an assistant football coach in the Hattiesburg Public schools system for three seasons.

thomas’ biggest accolades came in 2005 when he was named southland Conference Coach of the year and a finalist for the eddie robinson national Coach of the year award after leading nicholls to a 6-4 overall record. the Colonels were co-champions of the southland Conference that season and advanced to the nCaa Football Championship subdivision playoffs for only the third time in school history where they dropped a heart-breaking 14-12 decision to Furmer, an eventual semifinalist.

In 2007, thomas and his coaching staff pulled off the biggest upset in school history when the Colonels defeated rice 16-14 to open the season. rice, a member of the Football Bowl subdivision, was coming off of a bowl appearance the previous season.

Originally from Baker, La., thomas received his bachelor’s degree from southern Miss. in 1988 in athletic administration and coaching. He is the son of Larry thomas, a 33-year coach-ing veteran of high school football. Larry spent 29 years at Baker (La.) High school.

Married to the former Jan Fairbanks, thomas resides in thibodaux with his wife and two daughters Hannah (9) and Haley (7).

Year School Overall SLC2004 nicholls 5-5 2-32005 nicholls 6-4 5-12006 nicholls 4-7 2-42007 nicholls 6-5 3-42008 nicholls 3-6 3-4totalS 24-27 15-16 (.471) (.484)

Career reCord

the thomas FileBirthdate: ......................................Oct. 18, 1960Hometown: ......................................... Baker, La.High school: ....................................Baker HighCollege: ..............southern Mississippi, 1988Wife: ........................................................wife, Jan; Children: ............................Hannah and Haley

Jay Thomas

Name Years RecordGary kinchen 1972-73 5-17-0Bill Clements 1974-80 36-38-1sonny Jackson 1981-86 39-28-1Phil Greco 1987-92 27-37-2rick rhoades 1993-94 8-14-0Darren Barbier 1995-98 17-28-0Daryl Daye 1999-03 17-38-0Jay thomas 2004-Pres. 24-27-0

Colonels’ CoaChing history

head Coachsouthern mississippi, 1988sixth yearoverall record: 24-27record at nicholls: 15-16

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Jr., 6-1, 180Place kickermobile, ala.mcgill toolen

antonio roBinson #89sr., 6-3, 195wide receivermiami, Fla.rainy river CC

ZaC reddix #90sr., 6-1, 224defensive endPrairieville, la.dutchtown

aBout the Colonels• Junior punter Patrick Dolan, a first-team All-southland Conference selection last season, was named a preseason all-american by Lindy’s Football Magazine.

• Senior wide receiver Antonio Robinson led the Football Championship subdivision in 2008 averaging 25.1 yards per catch. robinson finished with 20 receptions for 502 yards and six touchdowns. robinson also accounted for a play of 30-yards or more in seven of the Colonels’ nine games last season.

• Nicholls and Air Force open up against one another on sept. 5, and the two triple-option offenses will go head-to-head in what could be one of the fastest games in nCaa history.

• Nicholls secondary is set to feature two seC transfers at the safety positions. seniors Jordan nevels, formerly of kentucky, and tyson andrus, formerly of LsU will sure up the defensive backfield. nevels enters the season as the starter at strong safety, while andrus will be at free safety.

• Entering the season, Nicholls currently has four former Colonels on nFL rosters: Jacob Bender (san Francisco 49ers), kareem Moore (Washington redskins), alex romero (san Francisco 49ers), and Lardarius Webb (Baltimore ravens).

• Nicholls’ schedule features six home games, one of which features the Jacksonville state Gamecocks, whose starting quarterback is former LsU star ryan Perrilloux. the game at John L. Guidry stadium will be his first in Louisiana following his transfer from LsU.

Dolan enters his third season with the Colonels … has suited up for 13 games in collegiate career … has punted 43 times for a 43.23 average … had a career-long punt of 65yards against northwestern state in 2007 as a redshirt freshman … in 2008, had a long punt of 57 yards against Memphis … punted 10 times inside the opponent’s 20-yard line … has 32 career kickoffs, averaging 53.8 yards, and one touchback … named southland and LsWa special teams player of the week following his performance against sam Houston state … named the first-team all-southland punter and was the second-team punter by LsWa.

robinson enters his senior season with nicholls coming off a career year having led the Colonels in receiving in 2008 with 20 catches for 502 yards and six touchdowns … rushed for 106 yards on 13 carries … was second on the team in all-purpose yards with 608 … his best performance came against league rival northwestern state when he hauled in four catches for 106 yards and one rush for 30 yards … his longest reception was 63 yards … earned honorable mention all-southland Conference honors.

reddix enters his senior season with 27 games played in his collegiate career with 17 starts … has 36 career tackles including 20 solo … has seven career tackles for loss and three sacks … named to second-team all-southland in 2008 all-southland as a defensive lineman … had career best statistical game against northern Iowa with five total tackles, one solo and 0.5 for a loss.

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NICH OPPscoring 231 312Points Per Game 25.7 34.7



Passing yardage 924 2258att-Comp-Int 101-42-6 302-181-5average Per Pass 9.1 7.5average Per Catch 22.0 12.5average Per Game 102.7 250.9tDs Passing 9 19










Date Opponent Result Attendancesept. 20 ............. at Memphis ..........................................................L, 10-31 ......................... 22,167Oct. 2 .................. at northern Iowa ................................................L, 14-34 ............................9,028Oct. 11 ............... at northwestern state* ....................................L, 28-36 ............................7,922Oct. 18 ............... stephen F. austin* .............................................L, 39-50 ............................5,892Oct. 25 ............... at Mcneese state* .............................................W, 38-35 ....................... 14,635nov. 1 ................. Central arkansas* ..............................................W, 20-17 ..........................6,197nov. 8 ................. sam Houston state* .........................................L, 37-47 ............................4,032nov. 15 .............. at texas state* .....................................................L, 10-34 ......................... 10,016nov. 22 .............. southeastern Louisiana* .................................W, 35-28 ..........................7,352


G Att Gain Loss Net Avg TD Long Avg/GBunch, Chris 9 74 460 56 404 5.5 4 56 44.9Buchanan, Corey 8 54 358 5 353 6.5 1 70 44.1Meeks, Marlin 9 52 241 0 241 4.6 2 45 26.8Montgomery, Vincent 9 88 315 82 233 2.6 5 18 25.9Hopson, trey 9 46 206 7 199 4.3 2 35 22.1Total 9 424 2,147 274 1,873 4.4 17 70 208.1Opponents 9 350 1711 187 1524 4.4 17 51 169.3

Passing G Effic Att-Cmp-Int Pct Yds TD Lng Avg/GBunch, Chris 9 147.77 60-25-1 41.7 546 6 66 60.7Montgomery, Vincent 9 124.75 39-17-5 43.6 378 3 62 42.0Total 9 135.96 101-42-6 41.6 924 9 66 102.7Opponents 9 140.19 302-181-5 59.9 2,258 19 74 250.9

Receiving G No. Yds Avg TD Long Avg/Grobinson, antonio 9 20 502 25.1 6 63 55.8Gordon, Patrick 8 12 199 16.6 2 42 24.9Hines, Isa 9 5 145 29.0 1 66 16.1Williams, a.J. 9 2 52 26.0 0 29 5.8Whitaker, terence 7 2 9 4.5 0 8 1.3Total 9 42 924 22.0 9 66 102.7Opponents 9 181 2,258 12.5 19 74 250.9

Tackles G Solo Asst Tot TFL (Yds) Sacks (Yds)spain, Garrick 9 36 24 60 4.0 (14) 2 (10)Webb, Lardarius 9 50 5 55 3.0 (25) 3 (25)eddie, andrew 9 35 9 44 1.0 (7) 1 (7)Ledet, Ivan 9 23 12 35 5.0 (25) 3 (20)reed, Damien 9 21 9 30 1.0 (1) 0 (0)

Interceptions G No. Yds Avg TD LongWebb, Lardarius 9 2 37 18.5 0 37Felder, Bobby 8 1 0 0.0 0 0spain, Garrick 9 1 23 23.0 0 23simmons, Jamal 9 1 0 0.0 0 0Total 5 60 12.0 0 37Opponents 6 131 21.8 2 63

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No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown/Last School 95 Chad alfaro DL 6-4 290 Fr. Mandeville, La./Mandeville 2 tyson andrus DB 6-1 180 sr. Lafayette, La./LsU 91 Jeremy aucoin te 6-2 220 Fr. thibodaux, La./thibodaux 79 Ben Baldridge OL 6-6 275 Fr. Opelousas, La./Hargrave Military academy 81 Mike Barba Wr 6-2 180 Fr. Houma, La./south terrebonne 41 stefan Bergeron LB 6-0 195 so. Pierre Port, La./assumption 96 Darrell Brown DL 6-2 270 Fr. Covington, La./Fontainebleau 38 Corey Buchanan rB 5-8 183 Jr. kingsville, texas/H.M. king 29 sylvester Buford DB 5-10 190 Fr. Lakeland, Fla./kathleen 93 a.J. Carter DL 6-3 285 so. thibodaux, La./thibodaux 3 Laquintin Caston QB 5-10 180 Fr. Baton rouge, La./scotlandville 5 Hosea Chatman QB 6-2 210 Fr. Houma, La./ellender 68 ren Cheramie OL 6-1 270 Jr. Cut Off, La./south Lafourche 15 tyler Collins rB 5-7 185 Fr. eunice, La./eunice 59 Isaac Crawford LB 6-1 215 Fr. Livingston, texas/Livingston 94 Marshall Crawford DL 6-3 240 Fr. Bellville, texas/Bellville 13 Dominique Daniels DB 6-2 190 sr. tampa, Fla./east Bay 73 Justin Daniels OL 6-4 300 Fr. Mobile, ala./Murphy 35 Patrick Dolan Pk 6-1 180 Jr. Mobile, ala./McGill toolen 16 nolan Dumas QB 6-1 170 Jr. thibodaux, La./e.D. White Catholic 53 Jarrod Fanguy LB 5-10 225 sr. Houma, La./H.L. Bourgeois 21 Bobby Felder DB 5-11 195 so. McComb, Miss./McComb 67 aric Flowers OL 6-2 280 sr. Plano, texas/Plano 92 Fernandez Garner De 6-3 250 Fr. new Orleans, La./Holy Cross 25 troy Godfrey DB 6-3 205 Fr. eunice, La./eunice 76 Josh Green OL 6-7 300 Jr. Modesto, Calif./Modesto JC 97 Gerald Gruenig DL 6-2 265 Fr. Covington, La./Fontainebleau 8 kerry Guidry DB 6-0 210 Fr. Houma, La./H.L. Bourgeois 45 trey Hopson FB 5-10 240 sr. Pascagoula, Miss./Gulf Coast CC 27 kyle Hughes DL 6-5 215 sr. Orange, texas/Little Cypress-Mauriceville 46 ed James LB 6-1 215 Jr. Miami, Fla./Ventura CC 7 Brandon Johnson rB 5-10 190 Jr. Columbia, Miss./Gulf Coast CC 17 Jarrell Johnson rB 5-11 195 Fr. kenner, La./archbishop rummel 70 Corey Johnston OL 6-5 270 Fr. Collierville, tenn./rossville aca 70 22 Byron Jones rB 5-10 195 so. Houma, La./terrebonne 31 shaun Jones DL 6-3 245 so. new Orleans, La./Louisiana tech 26 adrian Joseph DB 5-11 180 Fr. thibodaux, La./Louisiana-Monroe 71 Drew knight OL 6-1 245 Jr. Zachary, La./redemptorist 85 rashar knight DL 6-3 225 Fr. Macon, Ga./Central 78 spenser Langthorn OL 6-3 284 Jr. kingwood, texas/kingwood 84 kiam Magee Wr 6-4 200 Fr. McComb, Miss./McComb 43 Davion Marshall LB 6-1 230 Jr. Humble, texas/Blinn CC 6 Blake Matherne QB 5-10 185 Fr. Belle Chase, La./Belle Chase 23 troy Matthews DB 6-2 195 Fr. new Orleans, La./Jesuit 56 John McClinton LB 6-2 220 sr. Central, La./LsU 52 Charles McDade OL 6-0 298 so. Friendswood, texas/Clear Brook 55 Brandon McDowell OL 6-5 280 Fr. McComb, Miss./McComb 32 Marlin Meeks FB 5-7 210 sr. Grenada, Miss./Coahoma CC 98 Quenton Mims DL 5-11 285 sr. Boni Fay, Fla./Vernon 57 Jesse Montero LB 5-9 188 Jr. Puincourtville, La./assumption 12 earvin Moore rB 5-10 205 Jr. stone County, Miss./Gulf Coast CC 58 Franklin nduku DL 6-2 280 Fr. Houston, texas/George Bush 9 Jordan nevels DB 5-10 175 sr. Fort thomas, ky./kentucky 24 Chucky nichols atH 5-11 180 Jr. Laurel, Miss./northeast Jones CC 80 Brennan nora DL 6-4 265 Fr. Destrehan, La./Destrehan 30 Jordan Ogletree DB 5-10 190 sr. Houston, texas/Langham Creek 19 kenny Owens rB 5-10 175 Jr. theodore, ala./theodore 99 Henry Perez Dt 5-11 285 sr. Orange, Calif./yuba College 47 kevin Persick LB 6-2 215 so. Zachary, La./Zachary 33 Jordan Piper LB 5-10 220 Fr. Ponchatoula, La./Ponchatoula 90 Zac reddix De 6-1 224 sr. Prairieville, La./Dutchtown 89 anotnio robinson Wr 6-3 195 sr. Miami, Fla./rainy river CC 66 Bart roussel OL 6-2 280 so. Gramercy, La./riverside academy 87 Marquis russell DL 6-2 250 Jr. Miami, Fla./Ventura CC 42 kendrex salter rB 6-0 180 so. Orange, texas/Little-Cypress 82 ross schexnayder k 5-10 175 sr. Houma, La./H.L. Bourgeois 18 Jamal simmons DB 6-2 200 sr. new Orleans, La./karr Magnet 50 anthony sparks LB 6-0 240 Jr. new Orleans, La./West Jefferson 60 Brandon spurlock OL 6-3 270 Fr. slaughter, La./Clinton 48 anri stewart LB 6-1 185 so. Plaquemine, La./Plaquemine 14 Donovan tate Wr 6-3 195 Jr. Hattiesburg, Miss./east Central CC 72 Oliver thierry DL 6-5 270 Fr. Opelousas, La./Opelousas 88 kyle tizzard k 5-6 150 sr. Destrahan, La./Destrehan 11 Drey trosclair atH 5-10 195 so. thibodaux, La./e.D. White 4 Jesse turner rB 5-7 170 Fr. Houma, La./ellender 64 edet Udoh DL 6-1 310 Fr. Houston, texas/George Bush 77 Josh Verret OL 6-2 275 Fr. Houma, La./H.L. Bourgeois 54 Michael Walker LB 6-1 230 Fr. Metairie, La./John Curtis 51 Paul Wallace LB 6-1 220 Fr. Jefferson, La./riverdale 75 Brandon Ward OL 6-3 288 Jr. Conroe, texas/Oak ridge 1 a.J. Williams rB 5-8 180 sr. Jackson, Miss./Gulf Coast CC 44 yashua Willis LB 5-11 206 Jr. napoleonville, La./assumption 10 Jacob Witt QB 6-1 190 Fr. Denton, texas/Denton Guyer

alPhaBetiCal roster No. Name Pos. 1 a.J. Williams rB 2 tyson andrus DB 3 Laquintin Caston QB 4 Jesse turner rB 5 Hosea Chatman QB 6 Blake Matherne QB 7 Brandon Johnson rB 8 kerry Guidry DB 9 Jordan nevels DB 10 Jacob Witt QB 11 Drey trosclair atH 12 earvin Moore rB 13 Dominique Daniels DB 14 Donovan tate Wr 15 tyler Collins rB 16 nolan Dumas QB 17 Jarrell Johnson rB 18 Jamal simmons DB 19 kenny Owens rB 21 Bobby Felder DB 22 Byron Jones rB 23 troy Matthews DB 24 Chucky nichols atH 25 troy Godfrey DB 26 adrian Joseph DB 27 kyle Hughes DL 29 sylvester Buford DB 30 Jordan Ogletree DB 31 shaun Jones DL 32 Marlin Meeks FB 33 Jordan Piper LB 35 Patrick Dolan Pk 38 Corey Buchanan rB 41 stefan Bergeron LB 42 kendrex salter rB 43 Davion Marshall LB 44 yashua Willis LB 45 trey Hopson FB 46 ed James LB 47 kevin Persick LB 48 anri stewart LB 50 anthony sparks LB 51 Paul Wallace LB 52 Charles McDade OL 53 Jarrod Fanguy LB 54 Michael Walker LB 55 Brandon McDowell OL 56 John McClinton LB 57 Jesse Montero LB 58 Franklin nduku DL 59 Isaac Crawford LB 60 Brandon spurlock OL 64 edet Udoh DL 66 Bart roussel OL 67 aric Flowers OL 68 ren Cheramie OL 70 Corey Johnston OL 71 Drew knight OL 72 Oliver thierry DL 73 Justin Daniels OL 75 Brandon Ward OL 76 Josh Green OL 77 Josh Verret OL 78 spenser Langthorn OL 79 Ben Baldridge OL 80 Brennan nora DL 81 Mike Barba Wr 82 ross schexnayder k 84 kiam Magee Wr 85 rashar knight DL 88 kyle tizzard k 87 Marquis russell DL 89 anotnio robinson Wr 90 Zac reddix De 91 Jeremy aucoin te 92 Fernandez Garner De 93 a.J. Carter DL 94 Marshall Crawford DL 95 Chad alfaro DL 96 Darrell Brown DL 97 Gerald Gruenig DL 98 Quenton Mims DL 99 Henry Perez Dt

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University Informationschool: ......................................................................northwestern state UniversityLocation: ...............................................................................natchitoches, La. 71457Population:.............................................................................................................18,751Founded: ................................................................................................................... 1884Joined southland: .................................................................................................. 1987enrollment: .............................................................................................................. 9,111nickname: .......................................................................................................... DemonsColors: ...............................................................................Purple, white, orange trimPresident: ....................................................................................... Dr. randall J. WebbInstitutional representative: ................................................................. Jerry PierceFaculty representative: .................................................................... Dr. Jody Biscoeathletics Director: .......................................................................................Greg Burkesenior Woman administrator: ........................................................ Jodie Heinickaticket Office Phone: ............................................................................. 318-357-4268

Team InformationHead Coach: ............................................................................... Bradley Dale Pevetoalma Mater, year: .........................................................................................sMU, 1986record at school, years: .................................................................................first yearCareer record, years: ......................................................................................first yearsouthland Conference record, years: ......................................................first yearFootball Office Phone: ........................................................................ 318-357-5252

Assistant Coaches ............... Position .................................Alma Mater, YearBrad Laird .......... asst. HC/Co-Def. Coord./safeties .. northwestern st., 1997shawn Quinn ..... Co-Defensive Coord./Def. Line .....Carson-newman, 1994Darren Drago ..... recruiting Coord./Linebackers .... northwestern st., 1998terry Mills ..............................Cornerbacks ...........texas a&M-Commerce, 1998todd Cooley .......Offensive Coord./Quarterbacks..........arkansas tech, 1998Matt kubik .......................... Wide recievers ........................Louisiana tech, 2004Jeremy Offutt ..................... Offensive Line ...................... Oklahoma state, 1998Brendan Farrell .. special teams Coordinator/tight ends ..........notre Dame, 2000Lawann Latson ..................running Backs ...................Louisiana College, 2008

Football InformationFirst year of Football: ............................................................................................. 1907First year of southland Football: ....................................................................... 1987all-time record, years: ............................................................................. 493-399-22all-time southland record, years: ......................................................76-49-2 (22) 2008 Overall record: .................................................................................................7-52008 southland record: ...........................................................................................4-3southland Conference Championships, Last: ........................................4 (2004)nCaa Championships appearances, Last: ..............................................6 (2004)

Offensive Formation: ..................................................................................... Multiple Defensive Formation: ...........................................................................................4-3-4


Starters Lost: total: ........................................ 7 Offense: .................................. 4 Defense: ................................. 2 special teams: ...................... 1

Stadium Informationstadium: ................................................................................................ turpin stadiumyear Opened: ............................................................................................................ 1977record at stadium, years: ............................................................................ 111-44-1Capacity: .................................................................................................................15,971surface: ............................................................................................................... artificialPress Box Phone: ................................................................................... 318-357-4529

Media RelationsDirector: .....................................................................................................Doug Irelande-Mail: .............................................................................................. [email protected]: ............................................................................................................ 318-288-6388associate Director: ..................................................................... Matthew BonnetteOffice Phone: .......................................................................................... 318-357-6467Office Fax: ................................................................................................ 318-357-4515Web site: .............................................................................................nsudemons.com

Date Day Opponent Location Timesept. 5 sat. at Houston Houston, texas 4 p.m.sept. 12 sat. at Grambling Grambling, La. 6 p.m.sept. 19 sat. north Dakota (sLC tV) natchitoches, La. 6 p.m.sept. 26 sat. at Baylor Waco, texas 6 p.m.Oct. 3 sat. OpenOct. 10 sat. Central arkansas* natchitoches, La. 7 p.m.Oct. 17 sat. at Mcneese state* Lake Charles, La. 7 p.m.Oct. 24 sat. texas state* (HC) natchitoches, La. 7 p.m.Oct. 31 sat. at sam Houston state* (sLC tV) Huntsville, texas 6 p.m.nov. 7 sat. southeastern La.* natchitoches, La. 2 p.m.nov. 14 sat. at nicholls* thibodaux, La. 1 p.m.nov. 21 sat. stephen F. austin* nathitoches, La. 2 p.m.* indicates Southland Conference game; (HC) indicates homecoming;All times Central and subject to change.

Turpin Stadium

2009 sChedule

Jerry Pierce Dr. Jody Biscoe Greg Burke Jodie Heinicka Doug Ireland



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7 John Hundley 15 tyler Wolfe 6 William Griffin 32 sterling endsley 40 Quentin Goodie 38 Dante austin 88 Darius Duffy 1 Jeremy Jefferson 9 D’Mario Parker 5 Jasper edwards 86 Gordon Freeman 3 Justin aldredge74 Jesse Hernandez 72 eric Pease 62 Jace Prescott 65 Jeff Bordelon 66 Marcus Washington 58 Darius Perkins 78 Michael Booker 71 Leon Glover 77 Zach Case 69 Mark Cassimere

98 Ledell Love 92 ricky Issac 52 scott Wattigny 97 Marshall Harris 90 albert smith 99 Dennis Clark94 Josh Daniels 87 Wade Williams 11 rogers Loche 29 Colby arceneaux 49 Blake Delcambre 56 Derrick rose 55 Isiah Greenhouse 45 Lamont simmons 14 kaseyt Brown 21 Cory ragas 4 kevin Perry 19 Cashas Pollard 2 Gary riggs 24 Jeremy Lane 25 Wesley eckles 30 Brashard Booker

39 Ben Landry 37 John shaughnessy 42 Bradley russo 37 John shaughnessy 42 Bradley russo 89 David Larsen 26 Phil LeBlanc 15 adam Fayard 24 Jeremy Lane 19 Cashas Pollard 5 Jasper edwards 88 Darius Duffy

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season outlookIt is a whole new ballgame at northwestern state, thanks to the energy infusion created

by the hiring of former LsU assistant coach Bradley Dale Peveto as the Demons’ head football coach.

Peveto spent the last four years as linebackers coach with the tigers, winning four consecutive bowl games, including the 2007 BCs national Championship. Just as important, the 21-year coaching veteran spent three impressive seasons (1996-98) as the Demons’ defensive coordinator. His attacking style created the “Purple swarm” brand that remains the identity of northwestern’s defense a decade later, and it rewrote school records while helping produce consecutive southland Conference championships (1997, 1998) and a national playoff semifinal appearance and no. 2 national ranking in 1998.

In his first head coaching assignment, Peveto has already signed a recruiting class ranked no. 1 in Football Championship subdivision by rivals.com and has created a buzz not only on campus, in the community and in the northwestern support base, but regionally, extending into the fertile recruiting territory in texas.

He takes over a program that was hardly listing. northwestern was 7-5 last year and returns its biggest senior class (19) in several seasons, along with 16 starters, including nine on defense. the Demons beat southland Conference FCs playoff representative texas state in san Marcos to move into position to challenge for the league title entering the final three weeks of the year.

the Purple swarm defense held five of the nation’s top 14 offenses, including four of the top six, below their season’s averages. against four southland teams in the top 14 (three in the top six nationally), northwestern state limited Mcneese state, texas state and sam Houston state (nos. 4-6) and stephen F. austin (no. 14) to an average of 74 yards below their normal output.

schemes have changed on both sides of the ball. Defensively, the Demons shift to a 4-3-4 alignment but will retain their trademark aggressive style. Offensively, northwestern will not abandon the power running game that has been a hallmark for the Demons for more than two decades, but former Central arkansas offensive coordinator, todd Cooley, plans more one-back and multiple sets with his attacking passing scheme dubbed the “Purple strike” at the outset of spring practice.

Peveto’s extensive special teams background and his hiring of Brendan Farrell from LsU as special teams coordinator signals intense focus on that phase of the game.

senior safeties Wesley eckles (2008 first-team all-southland, 91 tackles, 2 Int, 6 PBU) and Gary riggs (2007 second-team all-southland, 187 career tackles, 8 Int), senior defensive tackle albert smith (2007 second team all-southland, 96 career tackles, 16 tFL), junior defensive end Ledell Love (2008 second-team all-conference, 50 tackles, 10 tFL, 3 1/2 sacks), and linebacker Blake Delcambre (2009 preseason second-team all-conference, 192 career tackles) spearhead the defense.

Offensively, northwestern has four returning starters up front – including three-year starter Marcus Washington at center and the talented guard tandem of converted tackle Jace Prescott and Michael Booker – plus quarterback John Hundley (1,307 pass yards, 55

percent aim, 8 tD in 9 games) and preseason second-team all-league tight end Gordon Freeman (18-139, 2 tD) back.

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northwestern stateBradley dale Peveto

Former LsU co-defensive coordinator Bradley Dale Peveto, whose highly successful 21-year college football coaching career includes the tigers’ 2007 BCs national championship, was named the Demons’ head coach on Dec. 18, 2008. He was defensive coordinator for the Demons from 1996-98 and helped the Demons reach the semifinals of the Football Championship subdivision playoffs in his final season.

northwestern state won the southland Conference championship and reached the FCs playoffs in 1997 and 1998, going 12-2 in conference and 19-7 overall in those seasons. the 1998 team, outright southland champions, finished with a no. 3 national ranking, host-ing three postseason games in turpin stadium before a fourth-quarter rally by eventual national champion Massachusetts halted the 11-3 Demons in a semifinal game. the 1997 Demons shared the southland title by winning six consecutive games after a 2-3 start, capping the run with a stirring 38-21 home field triumph over rival stephen F. austin, denying the Lumberjacks a co-championship and a postseason berth.

Peveto has also been defensive coordinator at Middle tennessee state and Houston, where he was also assistant head coach in 2002. He has also been part of coaching staffs at arkansas, southern Mississippi, stephen F. austin and trinity Valley Community College. the Orangefield, texas, native played in four bowl games from 1982-86 at sMU, where he was a safety, special teams star and team captain while the Mustangs went 43-14.

Last year, with Peveto on the sidelines as co-coordinator and linebackers coach, LsU’s defense ranked 17th in the nation in rushing defense (110 ypg) and 32nd in total defense (326 ypg). In his three previous years with LsU, Peveto held a dual role, serving as the special teams coordinator and coaching the tiger linebackers.

as linebackers coach, Peveto’s development of players at that position was critical to the success of the tiger defense that ranked among the top five in the nation in 2005-07. In 2007, linebacker ali Highsmith earned first-team all-america honors from CBssports.com, while also being named a second-team all-american by the associated Press. High-smith earned first-team all-southeastern Conference honors in 2006, while junior Darry Beckwith was a second-team all-seC pick.

as LsU’s special teams coordinator, Peveto had both his punter and placekicker earn first-team all-seC honors in 2007. It marked the first time in school history that LsU had the all-seC punter and kicker on its roster in the same season. In 2005, Peveto’s impact was immediate as the tigers fielded some of the best special teams units in the country. LsU ranked first in the seC and fifth in the nation in net punting (39.0 average). the tigers were also first in the conference in kickoff coverage (45.5 net average) and second in the league and 12th nationally in punt return average (14.1). LsU’s field goal and point-after-touchdown units were also much improved as the tigers converted 45-of-46 Pats in 2005 and connected on 14-of-24 field goals.

In his three years as defensive coordinator at northwestern state, Peveto’s defense quickly earned the nickname “Purple swarm” for his attacking defensive style, which had nsU ranked nationally in several statistical categories. Under his direction, the Demon defense set single-game records for fewest yards allowed, fewest rushing yards allowed, and most quarterback sacks. nsU also set school season records for most defensive touchdowns scored. In addition, the “Purple swarm” also set season records for quarterback sacks in two of his three seasons, accumulating 52 in 1998 and 122 in the last three years. Four of his players earned all-america honors. In addition, four Demon players were selected in the nFL draft, three after the 1998 season, including current Washington redskins safety Mike Green.

Peveto comes from a family with a rich football coaching tradition. His late father, ed, coached high school football in the southeast texas area and was inducted into the Greater Houston Coaches Hall of Honor in 1993 and into the Golden triangle Coaches Hall of Fame in 1997. two of his brothers, Jeff and Garey Birt, have coached at high schools in the southeast texas area.

the Peveto FileBirthdate: ..................................... Dec. 28, 1962Hometown: .......................... Beaumont, texasHigh school: ....................... Orangefield HighCollege: ..............................................sMU, 1987Wife: ........................................................... MelissaChildren: ............................Payton Marie, Jake

Bradley Dale Peveto

Name Years RecordJohn W. Coolidge 1907-08 1-3-1J.H. Griffith 1909 4-1-0Dr. C.G. Pool 1910-12 11-7-2H. Lee Prather 1913-33 75-50-2Harry turpin 1934-56 100-92-11Jack Clayton 1957-66 58-35-2Glenn Gossett 1967-71 31-14-1George Doherty 1972-74 15-17-0a.L. Williams 1975-82 39-45-0sam Goodwin 1983-99 102-88-3steve roberts 2000-01 14-9-0scott stoker 2002-08 43-38-0Bradley Dale Peveto 2009-Pres. 0-0-0

demons’ CoaChing history

head Coachsmu, 1987First yearoverall record: First yearrecord at northwestern state: First year

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sr., 6-1, 240linebackernew iberia, la.new iberia

wesley eCkles #25sr., 6-0, 186safetymansfield, la.mansfield

marCus washington #66sr., 6-3, 295offensive linemanalexandria, la.Peabody

aBout the demons• Northwestern has three players expected to be four-year starters: center Marcus Washington, linebacker Blake Delcambre and safety Gary riggs.

• There are four second-generation Demons – linebacker Justin aldredge is the grandson of 1963 Demons all-america tight end Corwyn aldredge; linebacker Colby arceneaux is the son of four-year Demon letter winner Bryan arceneaux; cornerback kevin Perry is the son of former northwestern track athlete James Perry; and assistant head coach Brad Laird’s father, Billy, was the Demons’ offensive coordinator from 1975-82.

• New head coach Bradley Dale Peveto has moved into a house on Ledet Drive, named for the Demons’ first all-america football player, Walter Ledet (1938), who still attends northwestern state Quarterback Club luncheons and has missed only a handful of home games since his playing days.

• Peveto’s brother, Garey Birt Peveto, is a high school official in southeast texas and brought the officiating crew to turpin stadium for spring scrimmages, including the 20th annual Joe Delaney Bowl spring game.

• Offensive coordinator Todd Cooley and co-defensive coordinator and assistant head coach Brad Laird are close friends dating back to Cooley’s days playing quarterback for Laird’s father, Billy, at nashville (ark.) High school.

• The Demons will enjoy a brand-new V-Turf artificial playing surface in turpin stadium. Installation was completed in July after a nearly three-month project which included removing the more than foot-tall crown in the middle of the field and redesigning the drainage system for the stadium.

Delcambre enters his senior season having played in each northwestern state game dur-ing the last two seasons … has 182 tackles, including 91 solo and 11 tackles for loss in his collegiate career … ranks in the top five on the team in total tackles during the last two seasons … has 3.5 career sacks, one interception, four pass breakups, eight quarterback hurries and five fumble recoveries as well as one forced fumble … twice has had 12 stops in a game, in 2008 against nicholls and in 2007 against sam Houston state.

eckles begins his senior campaign with 113 career tackles including 48 solo … has two career interceptions, 10 pass breakups, five quarterback hurries and a blocked kick … was a first-team all-southland Conference selection in 2008 after recording his best collegiate season with 89 tackles and two interceptions… has three career games of 10 or more tackles with his career-best 11 tackles coming against league rival Mcneese state.

Washington returns for his senior year at the offensive line having started every game at center for the Demons over the last two seasons and has not missed a game in three years … has 92 career knockdown blocks with a career-high eight against arkansas-Monticello in 2006 … has graded out at 86 percent three times in his career, twice in 2008 at Baylor and southeastern Oklahoma, and in 2007 at nicholls.

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Date Opponent Result Attendanceaug. 30 .............. texas a&M-Commerce ....................................W, 30-14 ..........................9,294sept. 6 ................ at Baylor ................................................................L, 6-51 ........................... 36,258sept. 14 ............. Grambling ............................................................W, 31-19 ..........................8,752sept. 20 ............. Cal Poly ..................................................................L, 18-52 ............................8,284sept. 27 ............. southeastern Oklahoma .................................W, 63-12 ..........................7,421Oct. 11 ............... nicholls* ................................................................W, 36-28 ..........................7,922Oct. 18 ............... at southeastern Louisiana* ............................L, 21-26 ............................7,162Oct. 25 ............... sam Houston state* .........................................W, 24-16 ..........................8,922nov. 1 ................. at texas state* .....................................................W, 34-31Ot .......................9,100nov. 8 ................. at Central arkansas* .........................................L, 6-42 ..............................9,767nov. 15 .............. Mcneese state* ..................................................L, 17-24 ............................9,710nov. 22 .............. at stephen F. austin* ........................................W, 34-24 ..........................7,358


G Att Gain Loss Net Avg TD Long Avg/GLawrence, Byron 12 207 1,066 48 1,018 4.9 9 51 84.8Griffin, William 12 110 493 21 472 4.3 4 20 39.3Hundley, John 9 90 389 143 246 2.7 4 21 27.3endsley, sterling 10 56 248 10 238 4.2 4 29 23.8stoker, Calvin 12 21 136 21 115 5.5 0 22 9.6Total 12 521 2,433 361 2,072 4.0 21 51 172.7Opponents 12 385 2,015 270 1,745 4.5 18 60 145.4

Passing G Effic Att-Cmp-Int Pct Yds TD Lng Avg/GHundley, John 9 118.14 205-112-3 54.6 1,307 8 46 145.2Branch, Drew 10 114.44 115-64-5 55.7 806 3 51 80.6Total 12 118.98 323-177-8 54.8 2,187 12 74 182.2Opponents 12 129.71 372-192-10 51.6 2,754 24 71 229.5

Receiving G No. Yds Avg TD Long Avg/GGuice, Dudley 9 35 606 17.3 5 74 67.3Varnado, adam 12 25 284 11.4 1 28 23.7Duffy, Darius 12 19 287 15.1 2 33 23.9Freeman, Gordon 12 18 139 7.7 2 17 11.6Griffin, William 12 17 127 7.5 0 18 10.6Total 12 177 2,187 12.4 12 74 182.2Opponents 12 192 2,754 14.3 24 71 229.5

Tackles G Solo Asst Tot TFL (Yds) Sacks (Yds)Dampier, Mack 12 39 37 76 6.5 (27) 3 (21)eckles, Wesley 12 37 30 67 1.0 (3) 0 (0)Delcambre, Blake 12 38 22 60 2.5 (5) 0 (0)riggs, Gary 12 31 27 58 2.0 (5) 1 (4)Love, Ledell 12 33 16 49 11.0 (40) 4 (17)

Interceptions G No. Yds Avg TD Longriggs, Gary 12 3 68 22.7 2 39eckles, Wesley 12 2 22 11.0 0 18Brown, kasey 12 2 57 28.5 1 40Greenhouse, Isaiah 12 1 69 69.0 1 69Lane, Jeremy 12 1 2 2.0 0 2Total 10 219 21.9 4 69Opponents 8 103 12.9 1 54

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No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown/Last School 3 Justin aldredge te 5-11 211 so. ruston, La./Cedar Creek 75 Quinn anthony DL 6-2 275 Fr. rusk, texas/rusk 29 Colby arceneaux LB 5-7 192 Jr. Lockport, La./Ole Miss 79 Marcus arnold OL 6-6 285 Fr. Vine Grove, ky./north Hardini 38 Dante austin FB 5-10 249 sr. Galveston, texas/Galveston-Ball 30 Brashard Booker s 6-1 173 so. terrell, texas/terrell 78 Michael Booker OL 6-3 314 Jr. Paris, texas/ Oklahoma state 65 Jeff Bordelon OL 6-2 265 Fr. alexandria, La./Holy savior Menard 60 Cornist Broadway De 6-4 225 Fr. Monroe, La./Ouachita Parish 18 Bradley Brown Wr 5-10 170 Fr. Baton rouge, La./Capitol 14 kasey Brown CB 5-9 170 sr. shreveport, La./C. e. Byrd 76 Larry Calcote OL 6-4 285 Fr. natchez, Miss./trinity episcopal 77 Zach Case OL 6-2 290 so. Morgan City, La./Central Catholic 69 Mark Cassimere OL 6-4 300 sr. Opelousas, La./Louisiana tech 17 kenneth Charles Wr 6-2 181 sr. Jennings, La./Jennings 99 Dennis Clark DL 6-1 283 Jr. sibley, La./Lakeside 94 Josh Daniels DL 6-2 232 sr. Denham springs, La./Central 50 William Davis DL 6-2 234 sr. Laurel, Miss./Colin CC 93 Lesley Deamer DL 6-3 280 Fr. amite, La./amite 49 Blake Delcambre LB 6-1 240 sr. new Iberia, La./new Iberia 88 Darius Duffy Wr 5-10 198 sr. Lafayette, La./Louisiana-Lafayette 25 Wesley eckles s 6-0 186 sr. Mansfield, La./Mansfield 5 Jasper edwards Wr 5-8 193 sr. Opelousas, La./northwest 82 trevor eickman te 6-2 230 Fr. Garland, texas/Garland 32 sterling endsley rB 5-10 201 Jr. Carrollton, texas/newman smith 15 adam Fayard QB 6-0 211 Jr. tylertown, Miss./tylertown 86 Gordon Freeman te 6-2 250 sr. Longview, texas/Longview 27 terrance George rB 5-8 179 Fr. natchez, La./southern arkansas 54 anthony Gilbert De 6-4 283 Fr. Lancaster, texas/Lancaster 71 Leon Glover OL 6-2 295 Fr. Marrero, La./O.P. Walker 16 Marcus Golman s 5-10 180 Fr. amite, La./amite 40 Quinten Goodie FB 5-11 255 sr. Lafayette, La./northside 55 Isaiah Greenhouse LB 6-2 232 sr. Marksville, La./Marksville 6 William Griffin rB 5-10 208 sr. Patterson, La./Louisiana tech 97 Marshall Harris DL 6-4 250 so. Opelousas, La./Opelousas 13 Paul Harris QB 6-1 190 Fr. Baton rouge, La./tara 22 Phillip Harvey Wr 5-7 155 Fr. Lancaster, texas/Lancaster 95 Denzell Hawkins DL 6-5 250 Fr. Houston, texas/Westfield 74 Jesse Hernandez OL 6-2 283 so. Humble, texas/Humble 96 Destry Hesskew DL 6-3 285 Fr. Canton, texas/Canton 33 kyle Howard te 6-1 238 Jr. Chula Vista, Calif./Grossmont College 7 John Hundley QB 6-3 210 sr. Lafayette, La./Louisiana-Lafayette 92 ricky Issac DL 6-4 214 so. Cypress, texas/newton 85 thomas Jackson, Jr. Wr 6-2 203 Fr. Baton rouge, La./Hargrave (Va.) Military acad. 1 Jeremy Jefferson Wr 5-7 168 Jr. shreveport, La./Booker t. Washington 10 Lance Lacoste s 6-1 205 Jr. new Orleans, La./Holy Cross 39 Ben Landry k/P 6-2 170 Fr. Bourg, La./south terrebonne 24 Jeremy Lane s 6-0 171 so. tyler, texas/tyler John tyler 89 David Larsen te 6-2 196 so. Longview, texas/Longview 26 Phil LeBlanc CB 5-8 173 Jr. Metairie, La./Holy Cross 35 Xavier Lee s 5-9 183 so. Monroe, La./Carroll 46 Brant Legendre FB 5-11 220 Fr. Baton rouge, La./Parkview Baptist 11 rogers Loche LB 5-11 235 sr. Bastrop, La./Bastrop/Ole Miss 98 Ledell Love DL 6-1 244 Jr. Dallas, texas/skyline 61 Conner Mullins P 5-7 177 Fr. new Orleans, La./John Curtis 53 Bryan Munch OL 5-10 255 Fr. river ridge, La./John Curtis 20 Cortez Paige DB 6-1 180 Fr. Houston, texas/Langham Creek 9 D’Mario Parker Wr 6-2 183 so. shreveport, La./Huntington 72 eric Pease OL 6-5 264 so. Haughton, La./Haughton 58 Darius Perkins OL 6-1 264 sr. Brookhaven, Miss./Brookhaven 4 kevin Perry CB 6-0 187 Jr. Houston, texas/Langham Creek 19 Cashas Pollard s 5-10 184 so. tatum,texas/tatum 62 Jace Prescott OL 6-6 343 so. Haughton, La./Haughton 84 Jimmy Proctor Wr 6-0 185 Fr. Dallas, texas/Maceo smith 21 Cory ragas CB 5-8 164 so. new Orleans, La./Helen-Cox 2 Gary riggs s 6-2 215 sr. Jennings, La./Ole Miss 47 sidney riley rB 6-2 220 Fr. Columbia, Miss./Columbia 56 Derek rose LB 5-11 225 Fr. new Orleans, La./O.P. Walker 68 Bryan ross DL 6-1 224 Fr. Mansfield, La./Mansfield 42 Bradley russo Ds/P 5-11 214 Jr. Bourg, La./south terrebonne 37 John shaughnessy k/P 5-11 185 Fr. shreveport, La./C.e. Byrd 91 Lewis siler DL 6-3 295 Jr. Miami, Fla./sacramento City Jr. College 45 Lamont simmons LB 6-1 202 Jr. new Orleans, La./tulane 90 albert smith DL 6-0 301 sr. Matthews, La./Central LaFourche 28 ryan smith rB 5-8 177 Fr. Fort Worth, texas/everman 43 tyler smith LB 5-10 203 Fr. Cedar Hill, texas/Cedar Hill 23 James swanson Wr 6-2 209 Jr. Dallas, texas/skyline 31 ridge turner Wr 6-1 178 Fr. Port sulphur, La./south Plaquemines 66 Marcus Washington OL 6-3 295 sr. alexandria, La./Peabody 52 scott Wattigny DL 6-1 235 sr. new Orleans, La./Holy Cross 83 Justin Wheat te 6-5 220 Fr. Houston, texas/Westfield 36 Jamaal White s 6-0 193 Fr. Garland, texas/south Garland 68 LaJarvis Williams OL 6-5 300 Fr. Garland, texas/south Garland 87 Wade Williams DL 6-4 231 Fr. Groveton, texas/Groveton 57 rico Wilson DL 6-0 294 Fr. Harvey, La./West Jefferson 8 tyler Wolfe QB 6-5 228 Jr. Baton rouge, La./Louisville

alPhaBetiCal roster No. Name Pos. 1 Jeremy Jefferson Wr 2 Gary riggs s 3 Justin aldredge te 4 kevin Perry CB 5 Jasper edwards Wr 6 William Griffin rB 7 John Hundley QB 8 tyler Wolfe QB 9 D’Mario Parker Wr 10 Lance Lacoste s 11 rogers Loche LB 13 Paul Harris QB 14 kasey Brown CB 15 adam Fayard QB = 16 Marcus Golman s 17 kenneth Charles Wr 18 Bradley Brown Wr 19 Cashas Pollard s 20 Cortez Paige DB 21 Cory ragas CB 22 Phillip Harvey Wr 23 James swanson Wr 24 Jeremy Lane s 25 Wesley eckles s 26 Phil LeBlanc CB 27 terrance George rB 28 ryan smith rB 29 Colby arceneaux LB 30 Brashard Booker s 31 ridge turner Wr 32 sterling endsley rB 33 kyle Howard te 35 Xavier Lee s 36 Jamaal White s 37 John shaughnessy k/P 38 Dante austin FB 39 Ben Landry k/P 40 Quinten Goodie FB 42 Bradley russo Ds/P 43 tyler smith LB 45 Lamont simmons LB 46 Brant Legendre FB 47 sidney riley rB 49 Blake Delcambre LB 50 William Davis DL 52 scott Wattigny DL 53 Bryan Munch OL 54 anthony Gilbert De 55 Isaiah Greenhouse LB 56 Derek rose LB 57 rico Wilson DL 58 Darius Perkins OL 60 Cornist Broadway De 61 Conner Mullins P 62 Jace Prescott OL 65 Jeff Bordelon OL 66 Marcus Washington OL 68 LaJarvis Williams OL 69 Mark Cassimere OL 71 Leon Glover OL 72 eric Pease OL 74 Jesse Hernandez OL 75 Quinn anthony DL 76 Larry Calcote OL 77 Zach Case OL 78 Michael Booker OL 79 Marcus arnold OL 82 trevor eickman te 83 Justin Wheat te 84 Jimmy Proctor Wr 85 thomas Jackson, Jr. Wr 86 Gordon Freeman te 87 Wade Williams DL 88 Darius Duffy Wr 89 David Larsen te 90 albert smith DL 91 Lewis siler DL 92 ricky Issac DL 93 Lesley Deamer DL 94 Josh Daniels DL 95 Denzell Hawkins DL 96 Destry Hesskew DL 97 Marshall Harris DL 98 Ledell Love DL 99 Dennis Clark DL

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sam houston state

Dr. James F. Gaertner Dr. R. Dean Lewis Bobby Williams Chris Thompson Paul Ridings

University Informationschool: .......................................................................sam Houston state UniversityLocation: ................................................................................Huntsville, texas 77341Population:.............................................................................................................31,408Founded: ................................................................................................................... 1879Joined southland: .................................................................................................. 1987enrollment: ............................................................................................................16,663nickname: ..........................................................................................................BearkatsColors: ................................................................................................... Orange & WhitePresident: ................................................................................... Dr. James F. GaertnerFaculty representative: ................................................................Dr. r. Dean Lewisathletic Director:................................................................................ Bobby Williamssenior Woman administrator: .................................................... Chris thompsonticket Office Phone: ............................................................................. 936-294-1729

Team InformationHead Coach: ............................................................................................todd Whittenalma Mater, year: ............................................................... stephen F. austin, 1987record at school, years: ............................................................................ 20-22, fourCareer record, years: .....................................................................................65-45, 10southland Conference record, years: ................................................. 13-13, fourFootball Office Phone: ........................................................................ 936-294-1735

Assistant Coaches .................... Position ............................Alma Mater, YearJames Ferguson ..............Offensive Coordinator ...... stephen F. austin, 1981scott stoker ..................... Defensive Coordinator....... northwestern st., 1990Duane Dirk ............................... Defensive Line .......................kansas state, 1980Lee Hays .....................................Offensive Line .......texas a&M-kingsville, 1996Mike Walton .......................Defensive secondary ..eastern new Mexico, 2000Ben Beasley .................................Linebackers ......................Mcneese state, 2002Brandon Jones ............................ tight ends................................texas tech, 2008

Football InformationFirst year of Football: ............................................................................................. 1912First year of southland Football: ....................................................................... 1987all-time record, years: ............................................................................. 435-432-34all-time southland record, years: ...............................................................63-74-12008 Overall record: .................................................................................................4-62008 southland record: ...........................................................................................2-5southland Conference Championships, Last: ..........................................3, 2004nCaa Championships appearances, Last: ................................................4, 2004

Offensive Formation: ..................................................................Multiple, one-backDefensive Formation: ..................................................................................... Multiple


Starters Lost: total: ......................................12 Offense: .................................. 4 Defense: ................................. 8 special teams ....................... 0

Stadium Informationstadium: ...............................................................................................Bowers stadiumyear Opened: ............................................................................................................ 1986record at stadium, years: ........................................................................81-40-1, 23Capacity: .................................................................................................................14,000surface: ...............................................................................artificial (readGrass-Pro)Press Box Phone: ................................................................................... 936-294-1838

Media RelationsDirector: .......................................................................................................Paul ridingse-Mail: ................................................................................................ridings@shsu.eduCell: ............................................................................................................. not availableassistant Director(s): ............................................................................ Jason BarfieldOffice Phone: .......................................................................................... 936-294-3533Office Fax: ................................................................................................ 936-294-3538Web site: ..............................................................................................gobearkats.com

Date Day Opponent Location Timesept. 3 thu. Western Illinois (sLC tV) Huntsville, texas 6 p.m.sept. 12 sat. north Dakota st. Huntsville, texas 6 p.m.sept. 19 sat. Opensept. 26 sat. at tulsa tulsa, Okla. 6 p.m.Oct. 3 sat. saint Joseph’s (Ind.) Huntsville, texas 2 p.m.Oct. 10 sat. nicholls* (HC) Huntsville, texas 2 p.m.Oct. 17 sat. at southeastern La.* Hammond, La. 6 p.m.Oct. 24 sat. at stephen F. austin* nacogdoches, texas 2 p.m.Oct. 31 sat. northwestern st.* (sLC tV) Huntsville, texas 6 p.m.nov. 7 sat. at Mcneese state* Lake Charles, La. 7 p.m.nov. 14 sat. Central arkansas* Huntsville, texas 2 p.m.nov. 21 sat. at texas state* san Marcos, texas 2 p.m.* indicates Southland Conference game; (HC) indicates homecoming;All times Central and subject to change.



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sam houston statePreseason dePth Chart

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11 Bryan randolph tBa 22 James aston 33 Chris Poullard 3 Chris Lucas 4 Jason Madkins 89 Melvis Pride 6 Darnell Jones 25 Darrell armstead 7 Jake Lebens 83 t.J. Jones 86 John Clark 61 Chris Crockett 77 kaleb Hopson 64 travis Best 74 Hadji Woods 52 Jordan Bowersox 75 austin Wilson78 Hunter schmidt 71 r.C. Fairchild 73 travis Watson 67 riley smith

8 Chris Brown 92 Coty Gatewood 69 Chris stewart 59 J.t. Cleveland 57 kevin smith 93 Justin Childs 97 antonio Cobb 90 edward Decambre 41 Will Henry 44 Zack Paty 42 Luke McCall 47 kash David 20 Jarvis Pippins 37 trey Wilder 30 Cameron Jenkins 10 tyMagic robinson 43 Brandon Bruce 28 trevor Brazil 5 randy stewart 9 Victor Carmichael 27 Mike Littleton 1 D.J. emerson

17 taylor Wilkins 23 Lucas Ortiz 26 Michael Capparelli 23 Lucas Ortiz 48 Justin Humphrey 75 austin Wilson 26 Michael Capparelli tBa 22 James aston 10 tyMagic robinson 10 tyMagic robinson tBa

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season outlooktodd Whitten begins his fifth season at sam Houston state with 44 lettermen returning

including 12 starters (seven offensive, three defensive and two specialists).

sam Houston state finished as runner-up in the southland Conference football race in 2006 and 2007 but fell to sixth place with a 2-5 league mark in 2008. the margin between a winning and losing season was paper thin, however, as the kats lost in overtime to two conference opponents and battled Central arkansas down to the wire, falling only after a failed two-point conversion at game’s end.

Offensively, the Bearkats will look to run more in 2009 as James aston and Chris Poullard return at running back. aston ranked no. 4 in southland rushing last year with 886 yards and 11 touchdowns and Poullard was no. 4 in the southland in rushing in 2007 with 1,038 yards and 13 touchdowns.

Four starters including all-conference guard Hunter schmidt return in the offensive line. the line made impressive strides in spring ball.

Chris Lucas, who ranked no. 9 in receptions per game in the southland last year, is the only returning starter at wide receiver. Jason Madkins, a tall target at 6-5, caught 23 passes for 319 yards and six touchdowns as a backup wide receiver in 2008.

the Bearkats must replace quarterback rhett Bomar, who finished his career ranked both as sam Houston’s all-time passing leader (5,564 yards) and total offense (6,160). Bomar ranked no. 2 in total offense (354.2 yards per game) and no. 4 in passing yards (335.5) in the nCaa Division I Football Championship subdivision last year.

Bryan randolph, Bomar’s backup in 2008, passed for 418 yards and three touchdowns in the Orange-White spring game.

With only three returning starters, the sam Houston state defense will feature a host of new faces. the lone returning regulars are senior defensive end Chris Brown, linebacker Luke McCall and defensive tackle kevin smith.

Brown, a two-time first team all-southland pick, has 14 quarterback sacks to his credit in two seasons since transferring from texas.

the Bearkats must replace five defensive players who earned either all-conference second-team or honorable mention in 2008.

Players returning who saw extensive action as backups last year include safety randy stewart, cornerbacks Cameron Jenkins and Jarvis Pippins, linebacker Brandon Bruce

and defensive linemen antonio Cobb and Justin Childs.

kicker taylor Wilkins ranks no. 4 all-time in sHsU kick scoring with 173 points on field goals and Pats. Justin Humphrey is a three-year letterman as deep snapper. Michael Capparelli, who sat out last season, returns. He ranked no. 3 in the southland in punting with a 41.0 average in 2007.

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sam houston statetodd whitten

todd Whitten, a record-setting quarterback in the mid-1980s in the southland Confer-ence and the coach who set in motion the Bearkats’ current trend of offensive success, is beginning his fifth season as sam Houston state head coach.

In both 2006 and 2007, Whitten directed the Bearkats to southland runner-up finishes and winning records. In addition, sam Houston produced back-to-back 1,000-yard rushers for the first time in school history (D.D. terry and Chris Poullard), the university’s all-time passing and total offense leader (quarterback rhett Bomar) and ranked no. 6 in total of-fense in the nCaa Division I Football Championship subdivision.

In Whitten’s four years as head coach, eight Bearkats have been recognized as all-america and 44 athletes have been named all-southland Conference a total of 54 times.

Whitten was named to lead the Bearkat football program on Jan. 20, 2005, after direct-ing tarleton state to a 45-23 record in six seasons. He earned coach of the year honors four times at tarleton state, posting the highest winning percentage in the school’s nCaa Division II football history. His teams led the Lone star Conference in total offense and passing yardage in 1996, 2000 and 2003. He coached 80 all-Lone star Conference players and led the texans to nCaa Division II post season play in 2001 and 2003.

Whitten served as offensive coordinator at sam Houston state in 1999 when his offense led the southland in total offense and passing and was second in scoring. He tutored an nCaa Division I-aa all-american quarterback, Chris Chaloupka.

Whitten replaced ron randleman who retired in 2004 after 23 years as sam Houston head coach. randleman compiled a record of 219-166-6 that included five conference championships.

Whitten served as an assistant coach at texas tech, new Mexico state and UteP before becoming head coach at tarleton state in 1996. He was offensive coordinator at Wyoming in 1997 before coming to sam Houston in 1999. He rejoined the texans as head coach in 2000.

tarleton state became a member of the nCaa Division II Lone star Conference in 1994 but had produced only a 21-42-1 record at that level between 1994 and 1999. Whitten quickly turned things around for the texans.

From 2000 to 2004, tarleton rolled up a 40-18 record that included the 2001 Lone star title and the university’s first nCaa Division II national playoff appearance. the texans won the Lone star north Division in both 2002 and 2003. the texans ranked 10th nationally in Division II final poll in 2001, 19th in 2002 and 20th in 2003. Under Whitten’s leadership, tarleton state has posted eight of the school’s 20 largest margins of victory and established more than 30 school records.

Whitten’s coaching career started at texas tech where he served as a graduate assistant coach working with the quarterbacks during the 1988 and 1989 seasons. He moved to new Mexico state as quarterback coach and recruiting coordinator from 1990 to 1993. He worked as offensive backfield coach at UteP during the 1994 and 1995 seasons.

a native of Dallas, Whitten quarterbacked kimball High school to a district champion-ship before signing with stephen F. austin. He was a three-year starter in football and baseball for stephen F. austin state in 1985-87.

Whitten earned all-Gulf star Conference as quarterback for the Jacks. He ranks second in sFa career passing yards (6,304) and touchdown passes (60). He was drafted in baseball by the Philadelphia Phillies in 1983 and signed a free agent contract with the new england Patriots in 1987. He received his bachelor’s degree in education from stephen F. austin in 1987 and his master’s in education from texas tech in 1990. Whitten was inducted into the sFa athletics Hall of Fame in 2001.

Whitten and his wife, Dana, have four children, Brady (24), Blaze (21), tate (15) and Maddie (13).

Year School Overall SLC1996 tarleton state 5-5 —2000 tarleton state 6-5 —2001 tarleton state 10-3 —2002 tarleton state 9-2 —2003 tarleton state 8-3 —2004 tarleton state 7-4 —2005 sam Houston state 3-7 2-42006 sam Houston state 6-5 4-22007 sam Houston state 7-4 5-22008 sam Houston state 4-6 2-5totalS 65-45 13-13 (.591) (.500)

Career reCord

the whitten FileBirthdate: ......................................Feb. 16, 1965Hometown: ...................................Dallas, texasHigh school: .......................kimball (tX) HighCollege: ......................... stephen F. austin ’87Wife: ............................................................... DanaChildren: ......Brady, Blaze, tate and Maddie

Todd Whitten

Name Years Records.r. Warner 1912-13 5-3-1Gene Barry 1914-19 14-15-1James Gee 1920-22 6-7-4J.W. Jones 1923-35 54-53-10H.O. Crawford 1936-37 7-12t.F. Wilson 1938-51 50-49-6Paul Pierce 1952-67 94-52-7tom Page 1968-71 20-19-3allen Boren 1972-73 7-14-0Billy tidwell 1974-77 11-26-1Melvin Brown 1978-81 12-29-0ron randleman 1982-04 132-124-3todd Whitten 2005-Pres. 20-22-0

Bearkats’ CoaChing history

head Coachstephen F. austin, 1987Fifth yearoverall record: 65-45 (10 seasons)record at sam houston state: 20-22

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sr., 5-8, 203running Backkaty, texastexas state

Chris Brown #8sr., 6-2, 220defensive endtexarkana, texastexas

hunter sChmidt #78sr., 6-3, 304offensive guardalvin, texasalvin

aBout the Bearkats• Sam Houston State will begin its 94th season of football when the Bearkats kickoff against Western Illinois in a game to be regionally televised by the southland Conference television network on sept. 3. sam Houston stands 51-38-4 in season openers.

• In the past 10 seasons, Sam Houston has led the southland in passing four times and total offense four years. three sam Houston quarterbacks have earned southland Player of the year honors and five Bearkats have been finalists for the Walter Payton award as nCaa Division I Football Championship subdivision offensive player of the year.

• Quarterback Rhett Bomar was picked up by the new york Giants in the fifth round of the 2009 national Football League draft to rank as sam Houston’s second highest nFL pick. Bomar finished his sam Houston career ranked as the Bearkats’ all-time leader in passing (5,564 yards and 37 touchdowns) and total offense (6,159 yards).

• Bryan Randolph, Bomar’s backup in 2008 after transferring from simi Valley Junior College in California, looks to continue the Bearkat tradition of offensive success. the junior signal-caller set a sam Houston spring game record in april, throwing for 418 yards and three touchdowns as the White defeated the Orange 54-35.

• Senior defensive end Chris Brown enters his final season as a Bearkat ranked no. 7 in career sacks with 14. the texarkana, texas, native finished no. 3 in quarterback sacks with nine in 2008. the two-time first-team all-southland selection played in six games as a freshman on the University of texas’ 2005 BCs national championship team.

• Sam Houston State special teams have blocked 88 kicks in the past 18 seasons including 62 punt blocks, 18 field goals and eight point after attempts.

• James Aston totaled 1,407 all-purpose yards in 2008. the senior running back from katy rushed for 886 yards and 11 touchdowns, netted 326 yards receiving with three touchdown catches and averaged 16.2 yards per return on 12 kickoff returns.

• Chris Poullard became the seventh running back in sam Houston history to gain more than 1,000 yards in a single season as a sophomore in 2007. after red-shirting during the 2008 season, Poullard returns with a career total of 1,112 yards on 224 carries in 16 games.

no. 2 rusher (88.6 yards per game) and no. 3 in all-purpose yards (1,407) and scoring (84 points) in the southland Conference in 2008 … totaled 1,407 all-purpose yards including rushing for 100 yards in four games … transfer from texas state though originally signed with Ohio state.

two-time all-southland first team defensive end … named an all-american by the Col-lege sporting news in 2008 after receiving honorable mention all-america recognition from the sports network in 2007 … last year, finished no. 3 in quarterback sacks (nine) and no. 4 in tackles for loss (11) in the southland … started 20 games the past two seasons, totaling 115 tackles including 18 for losses … seventh all-time at sam Houston with 14 career sacks … transferred from the University of texas, and played in six games on Longhorns’ 2005 BCs national championship team as a true freshman before he was sidelined with a broken leg.

two-time all-southland Conference offensive guard … selected second-team all-southland in 2008 and honorable mention in 2007 … has started all 32 games during his Bearkat career … opened holes for consecutive 1,000-yard rushers D.D. terry (2006) and Chris Poullard (2007) and blocked for all-time sam Houston passing and total offense leader rhett Bomar.

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SHSU OPPscoring 353 331Points Per Game 35.3 33.1













Date Opponent Result Attendanceaug. 28 .............. east Central ..........................................................W, 58-14 ....................... 12,058sept. 20 ............. at kansas ...............................................................L, 14-38 ......................... 51,767sept. 27 ............. at Gardner-Webb ...............................................W, 49-33 ..........................5,200Oct. 11 ............... at Central arkansas* .........................................L, 46-48 ......................... 12,312Oct. 18 ............... Mcneese state* ..................................................L, 17-28 ......................... 12,117Oct. 25 ............... at northwestern state* ....................................L, 16-24 ............................8,922nov. 1 ................. stephen F. austin* .............................................W, 34-312Ot ................... 10,134nov. 8 ................. at nicholls* ...........................................................W, 47-37 ..........................4,032nov. 15 .............. southeastern Louisiana* .................................L, 27-30Ot .........................7,027nov. 22 .............. texas state* .........................................................L, 45-48Ot .........................9,045


G Att Gain Loss Net Avg TD Long Avg/Gaston, James 10 169 919 33 886 5.2 11 73 88.6Bomar, rhett 10 81 351 164 187 2.3 5 44 18.7Hardy, Chris 2 17 81 5 76 4.5 2 15 38.0robinson, tyMagic 9 14 65 2 63 4.5 0 12 7.0Wilkins, torian 3 10 43 3 40 4.0 0 31 13.3Total 10 299 1,462 269 1,193 4.0 19 73 119.3Opponents 10 375 1,737 286 1,451 3.9 20 68 145.1

Passing G Effic Att-Cmp-Int Pct Yds TD Lng Avg/GBomar, rhett 10 135.30 436-245-13 56.2 3,355 27 80 335.5randolph, Bryan 4 49.20 9-3-0 33.3 17 0 7 4.2Welch, Jeff 2 133.60 2-2-0 100.0 8 0 5 4.0Total 10 132.97 449-250-13 55.7 3,380 27 80 338.0Opponents 10 131.77 379-230-8 60.7 2,612 20 91 261.2

Receiving G No. Yds Avg TD Long Avg/GHouston, Catron 10 51 1,002 19.6 9 76 100.2Lucas, Chris 10 45 592 13.2 3 80 59.2aston, James 10 41 326 8.0 3 33 32.6Payne, trey 10 30 364 12.1 3 39 36.4Wells, Justin 7 27 445 16.5 2 46 63.6Total 10 250 3,380 13.5 27 80 338.0Opponents 10 230 2,612 11.4 20 91 261.2

Tackles G Solo Asst Tot TFL (Yds) Sacks (Yds)skinner, Billy 10 46 29 75 2.0 (9) 0 (0)Bucek, nolen 10 44 31 75 5.0 (19) 1 (7)simon, Frank 8 28 27 55 5.0 (12) 0 (0)Brown, Chris 10 28 25 53 11.0 (69) 9 (54)sparks, Jeff 10 21 29 50 0.5 (1) 0 (0)

Interceptions G No. Yds Avg TD LongBrewer, Wonseleh 10 2 8 4.0 0 6skinner, Billy 10 2 25 12.5 0 25McCall, Luke 10 1 13 13.0 0 13Pippins, Jarvis 9 1 26 26.0 0 26Gloston, ryan 10 1 0 0.0 0 0Total 8 93 11.6 0 26Opponents 13 186 14.3 1 45

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No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown/Last School Miguel antonio k 5-10 165 Fr. Lovelady, texas/Lovelady 25 Darrell armstead Wr 6-1 176 sr. Copperas Cove, texas/new Mexico Military 22 James aston rB 5-8 203 sr. katy, texas/texas state Jesse Beauchamp LB 6-0 215 Fr. klein, texas/klein Collins 64 travis Best OG 6-2 302 sr. Houston, texas/Cy Falls 52 Jordan Bowersox C 6-2 277 sr. Wichita, kan./Coffeyville CC Matt Boyles OL 6-3 275 Fr. southlake, texas/Carroll 28 trevor Brazil s 6-0 200 Fr. Huntsville, texas/Huntsville 8 Chris Brown De 6-2 220 sr. texarkana, texas/texas 43 Brandon Bruce LB 5-11 202 Jr. Hughes springs, texas/Hughes springs 38 Calvin Caad DB 6-0 190 so. seguin, texas/seguin 26 Michael Capparelli P 5-8 162 Jr. klein, texas/klein Forest 9 Victor Carmichael DB 6-1 190 Jr. Waco, texas/kilgore JC 93 Justin Childs DL 6-3 281 sr. richmond, texas/richmond 95 trace Choate te 6-4 233 sr. Lumberton, texas/Lumberton 86 John Clark te 6-4 245 sr. el Mirage, ariz./Glendale CC 29 Will Clay rB 6-1 210 Fr. snyder, texas/snyder 59 J. t. Cleveland DL 6-0 290 so. Baytown, texas/Lee 15 Brandon Closner Wr 5-10 175 Jr. arlington, texas/Blinn 97 antonio Cobb DL 6-0 273 Jr. Pflugerville, texas/Pflugerville tyler Copeland QB 6-3 205 Fr. saratoga, texas/West Hardin 61 Chris Crockett Ot 6-3 283 so. Converse, texas/Judson 47 kash David LB 6-3 224 so. Georgetown, texas/Georgetown Cory Davis OL 6-2 295 Fr. Mustang, Okla./Mustang 90 edward Decambre De 6-2 245 so. austin, texas/austin 85 John Dobbs Wr 6-3 206 sr. Mineral Wells, texas /Mineral Wells 1 D. J. emerson CB 5-10 171 Jr. Brookshire, texas/sMU 71 r. C. Fairchild OL 6-3 294 sr. the Woodlands, texas/the Woodlands eric Fieilo LB 5-11 200 Fr. euless, texas/trinity 92 Coty Gatewood DL 6-2 260 Jr. kilgore, texas/kilgore 21 Will Henry LB 5-10 225 so. Waco, texas/La Vega 77 kaleb Hopson Ot 6-6 255 Fr. early, texas/early 99 Quentin Horn DL 6-2 265 Fr. Waco, texas/Waco 48 Justin Humphrey Ds 6-4 248 sr. Huntsville, texas/Huntsville Jace Jackson Wr 6-3 200 Fr. sulphur springs, texas/sulphur springs 30 Cameron Jenkins DB 5-9 158 sr. richardson, texas/richardson kenneth Jenkins DB 5-10 170 Fr. Galveston, texas/Ball 6 Darnell Jones Wr 5-10 175 sr. Galveston, texas/Ball 83 t. J. Jones te 6-3 235 Fr. tyler, texas/Lee 24 Colby Lange s 6-0 198 so. Harker Heights, texas/Harker Heights Dontrell Lawrence CB 5-10 170 Fr. Dallas, texas/skyline 7 Jake Lebens Wr 6-4 202 sr. round rock, texas/Mcneil 27 Mike Littleton s 6-0 190 Fr. Galveston, texas/Ball 3 Chris Lucas Wr 5-10 174 sr. Hazel Green, ala./troy 4 Jason Madkins Wr 6-5 223 sr. Mart, texas/navarro JC 80 kevin Matthews Wr 5-9 185 Fr. Galveston, texas/Ball 42 Luke McCall LB 6-0 227 sr. Corpus Christi, texas/Calallen kevin Miller Wr 6-1 175 Fr. Pearland, texas/Pearland 18 Chuka Obianagu DB 6-2 175 Fr. sugar Land, texas/kempner 23 Lucas Ortiz k 5-10 194 sr. Leavenworth, kan./Coffeyville 44 Zack Paty LB 6-1 215 Fr. edmond, Okla./edmond J. C. Peters DB 5-10 175 Fr. new Waverly, texas/new Waverly 20 Jarvis Pippins CB 5-8 164 Jr. Longview, texas/Longview 96 Marlowe Poitier DL 6-3 240 Fr. Liberty Hill, texas/Liberty Hill 33 Chris Poullard rB 5-10 205 Jr. killeen, texas/shoemaker Cameron Pound OL 6-3 280 Fr. Moore, Okla./Westmore 40 Matthew Powledge FB 6-0 223 sr. Huntsville, texas/Huntsville 14 Melvis Pride Wr 5-11 175 Fr. Odessa, texas/Permian 11 Bryan randolph QB 6-3 185 Jr. simi Valley, Calif./simi Valley JC sherard ray rB 5-10 190 Fr. Odessa, texas/Permian 10 tyMagic robinson rB 5-8 180 Jr. klein, texas/klein Forest Brandon rock k 5-9 175 Fr. Mcallen, texas/Mcallen Preston sanders DL 6-3 275 Fr. red Oak, texas/red Oak 78 Hunter schmidt OG 6-3 304 sr. alvin, texas/alvin 50 Paul schwarz LB 5-11 195 so. kingwood, texas/kingwood robert shaw DB 6-0 185 Fr. Converse, texas/Judson richard sincere QB 5-10 175 Fr. Galveston, texas/Ball 57 kevin smith DL 6-2 308 sr. klein, texas/klein Forest 67 riley smith OL 6-4 280 Fr. Huntsville, texas/Huntsville 94 Chris spretz LB 6-0 210 so. Deer Park, texas/Deer Park 46 J. D. standley te 6-3 235 Fr. Madisonville, texas/Madisonville 69 Chris stewart DL 6-0 268 sr. Magnolia, texas/Magnolia 5 randy stewart s 5-11 189 Jr. Magnolia, texas/Magnolia Darnell taylor s 6-0 185 Fr. Mesquite, texas/Mesquite Darius taylor LB 6-0 215 Fr. Mesquite, texas/Mesquite Jordan turner Wr 5-8 175 Fr. Hitchcock, texas/Hitchcock 73 travis Watson Ot 6-2 295 so. norman, Okla./north 49 shawn Weatherford FB 6-0 237 sr. Paul’s Valley, Okla./trinity Valley JC kyle Webster QB 6-2 205 Fr. Mustang, Okla./Mustang 16 Jeff Welch QB 5-11 198 so. Cypress, texas/Cypress Falls 37 trey Wilder DB 5-8 170 so. Marshall, texas/Marshall 17 taylor Wilkins k 5-7 158 sr. LaMarque, texas/LaMarque 34 torian Wilkins rB 5-9 185 so. katy, texas/arkansas 75 austin Wilson OL 6-1 280 sr. Palestine, texas/east texas Baptist 74 Hadji Woods OL 6-2 280 so. klein, texas/klein Forest

alPhaBetiCal roster No. Name Pos. 1 D. J. emerson CB 3 Chris Lucas Wr 4 Jason Madkins Wr 5 randy stewart s 6 Darnell Jones Wr 7 Jake Lebens Wr 8 Chris Brown De 9 Victor Carmichael DB 10 tyMagic robinson rB 11 Bryan randolph QB 14 Melvis Pride Wr 15 Brandon Closner Wr 16 Jeff Welch QB 17 taylor Wilkins k 18 Chuka Obianagu DB 20 Jarvis Pippins CB 21 Will Henry LB 22 James aston rB 23 Lucas Ortiz k 24 Colby Lange s 25 Darrell armstead Wr 26 Michael Capparelli P 27 Mike Littleton s 28 trevor Brazil s 29 Will Clay rB 30 Cameron Jenkins DB 33 Chris Poullard rB 34 torian Wilkins rB 37 trey Wilder DB 38 Calvin Caad DB 40 Matthew Powledge FB 42 Luke McCall LB 43 Brandon Bruce LB 44 Zack Paty LB 46 J. D. standley te 47 kash David LB 48 Justin Humphrey Ds 49 shawn Weatherford FB 50 Paul schwarz LB 52 Jordan Bowersox C 57 kevin smith DL 59 J. t. Cleveland DL 61 Chris Crockett Ot 64 travis Best OG 67 riley smith OL 69 Chris stewart DL 71 r. C. Fairchild OL 73 travis Watson Ot 74 Hadji Woods OL 75 austin Wilson OL 77 kaleb Hopson Ot 78 Hunter schmidt OG 80 kevin Matthews Wr 83 t. J. Jones te 85 John Dobbs Wr 86 John Clark te 90 edward Decambre De 92 Coty Gatewood DL 93 Justin Childs DL 94 Chris spretz LB 95 trace Choate te 96 Marlowe Poitier DL 97 antonio Cobb DL 99 Quentin Horn DL Miguel antonio k Jesse Beauchamp LB Matt Boyles OL tyler Copeland QB Cory Davis OL eric Fieilo LB Jace Jackson Wr kenneth Jenkins DB Dontrell Lawrence CB kevin Miller Wr J. C. Peters DB Cameron Pound OL sherard ray rB Brandon rock k Preston sanders DL robert shaw DB richard sincere QB Darnell taylor s Darius taylor LB Jordan turner Wr kyle Webster QB

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Dr. John L. Crain Dr. Joe Morris Dr. Joel Erdmann Sherry Kennemer Matt Sullivan

University Informationschool: ..............................................................southeastern Louisiana UniversityLocation: ....................................................................................Hammond, La. 70402Population:.............................................................................................................17,639Founded: ................................................................................................................... 1925Joined southland: .............................................................. 1997 (Football in 2005)enrollment: ............................................................................................................15,224nickname: ................................................................................................................ LionsColors: ........................................................................................................ Green & Gold President: .............................................................................................Dr. John L. CrainFaculty representative: .......................................................................Dr. Joe Morrisathletics Director: ........................................................................... Dr. Joel erdmannsenior Woman administrator: .................................................. sherry kennemerticket Office Phone: ............................................................................. 985-549-5466

Team InformationHead Coach: .................................................................................................Mike Lucasalma Mater, year: .................................................................................... Liberty, 1982record at school, years: ............................................................................... 8-18, twoCareer record, years: .................................................................................... 8-18, twosouthland Conference record, years: .......................................................5-9, two Football Office Phone: ........................................................................ 985-549-5550

tommy Condell ......Offensive Coordinator/QBs .......... sUny-Cortland, 1994Matt Webb ................ Defensive Coordinator/LBs ...William Jewell College, 1997allen rudolph ......................Offensive Line ............southern Mississippi, 1995Patrick Garvin ...................... Defensive Line .................. Belhaven College, 2000tyronee Williams ..................... receivers .........................................Mars Hill, 1999sam Petitto .............................. secondary .....................Louisiana-Monroe, 1998tyler Paopao ........................running Backs ................................Occidental, 2003

Football InformationFirst year of Football: ............................................................................................. 1930First year of southland Football: ....................................................................... 2005all-time record, years: ...................................................................... 301-261-17, 59all-time southland record, years: ...........................................................8-18, four2008 Overall record: .................................................................................................5-72008 southland record: ...........................................................................................2-5southland Conference Championships, Last: ............................................. nonenCaa Championships appearances, Last: ................................................... none

Offensive Formation: ...................................................................................... MultipleDefensive Formation: ................................................................................................4-3



Stadium Informationstadium: ....................................................................................... strawberry stadiumyear Opened: ............................................................................................................ 1937record at stadium, years: ..............................................141-85-3, 46 (since 1946)Capacity: ................................................................................................................... 7,500surface: ..............................................................................................................sprinturfPress Box Phone: ....................................................................... 985-549-2443, 2444

Media RelationsDirector: .....................................................................................................Matt sullivane-Mail: ..............................................................................................rsullivan@selu.eduCell: ............................................................................................................ 985-981-0009assistant Director: ........................................................................kemmler ChappleOffice Phone: .......................................................................................... 985-549-2142Office Fax: ................................................................................................ 985-549-3773Web site: .................................................................................................Lionsports.net

Date Day Opponent Location Timesept. 5 sat. texas a&M-Commerce Hammond, La. 6 p.m.sept. 10 thu. Union College (ky.) Hammond, La. 7 p.m.sept. 19 sat. at Ole Miss Oxford, Miss tBa sept. 26 sat. at south Dakota Vermillion, s.D. 4:05 p.m.Oct. 3 sat. OpenOct. 10 sat. at texas state* san Marcos, texas 2 p.m.Oct. 17 sat. sam Houston state* (HC) Hammond, La. 6 p.m. Oct. 24 sat. at Mcneese state* (sLC tV) Lake Charles, La. 6 p.m.Oct. 31 sat. Central arkansas* Hammond, La. 2 p.m.nov. 7 sat. at northwestern state* natchitoches, La. 2 p.m.nov. 14 sat. stephen F. austin* Hammond, La. 2 p.m.nov. 19 thu. nicholls* (sLC tV) Hammond, La. 6 p.m.* indicates Southland Conference game; (HC) indicates homecoming;All times Central and subject to change.

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10 Brian Babin 12 tyler Beatty 28 Jasper Ducksworth 33 Zeke Jones 36 kyle nichols 41 Darnell Jones 5 Chris Wilson 81 kory theodore 83 andre Cryer 16 tory Williams 88 simmie yarborough 86 Cole Wardell 74 Paul roppolo 55 Josh Bridges 70 Michael Ducksworth79 evan niles 78 Josh Penton 70 Michael stallworth 63 David Ward67 Geremy Wilson77 kevin Hughes76 Gasten Gabriel

40 ryan anderson 56 Lindsey Leavoy 96 Devin Boutwell 91 Grant Laurent 98 Brian rodgers 97 Will kelly 93 nathan Clophus 53 tramaine Lucas 3 Quinten Pierre 34 tim richardson 30 kendrick Jackson 48 avery Crooks 54 ryan Godare 11 Mark newbill 4 Brian reynolds 13 robert alford 6 Craig Duronslet 7 Michael Ducksworth 19 tommy Connors 39 Paul Mundy 32 re’keem Wilson 2 Curtis strong

95 Jeff turner43 Matt Little 8 Boyd Mothe 43 Matt Little 85 Paul Moneaux 99 rogers Mueller 12 tyler Beatty 87 Merrick Lanaux 83 andre Cryer 28 Jasper Ducksworth 83 andre Cryer13 robert alford

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season outlookarmed with a solid coaching staff led by third-year mentor Mike Lucas, one of the most

efficient quarterbacks in school history in fifth-year senior Brian Babin, a solid nucleus of offensive skill players and some strong defenders led by all-american defensive back tommy Connors, southeastern Louisiana is poised to take the next step and compete for the southland Conference title and national prowess in 2009.

now entering its seventh year since its historic return, the Lions have regained their stability under Lucas, who has produced three solid recruiting classes since assuming head coaching duties with a strong emphasis on in-state athletes.

Babin has enjoyed success the past two seasons with a strong arsenal of skill players and 2009 will be no exception. returning lettermen Chris Wilson, andre Cryer and simmie yarborough, the reigning 2008 southland Freshman of the year, return from productive campaigns to form one of the best receiving trios in the league. Bolstering the receiv-ing corps is the return of fifth-year senior Merrick Lanaux, who missed the entire 2008 campaign with an injury.

Offensively, the Lions must find a replacement for three-year starter and all-purpose threat Jay Lucas, but a stable of running backs led by senior Jasper Ducksworth and bruis-ing redshirt freshman Zeke Jones is ready to take over the ground game.

southeastern enters 2009 with more depth on the offensive line since 2003. returning letterwinners kevin Hughes and David Ward each established themselves as key leaders up front, starting all 12 games last season. returning letterwinners Josh Penton and Josh Bridges figure to see considerable action on the line, along with redshirt freshman Paul roppolo and junior college transfers Michael stallworth and evan niles.

the biggest change on defense will be the Lions move to the 4-3 after employing a 3-3-5 scheme the past two seasons. With quality depth along the defensive line, highlighted by ends nathan Clophus and ryan anderson, southeastern will look to contain the run while providing pressure on opposing quarterbacks.

run stuffers in Devin Boutwell and Brian rodgers will man the interior part of the line while sophomore Lindsey Leavoy and the redshirt freshmen tandem of Grant Laurent and tramaine Lucas will see significant action.

sure-tacklers Quinten Pierre, ryan Godare and Mark newbill highlight a very deep linebacking corp that runs eight players deep. sophomores kendrick Jackson and avery Crooks are slated the patrol the middle for the Lions while special teams ace tim richardson and redshirt freshman Zach albin will compete for playing time.

Connors, a three-time all-southland Conference selection, finished as the league’s second-leading tackler in 2008 while pacing the conference in interceptions. named to the Buchanan Watch list as the top defensive player in the Football Championship subdivision, Connors looks to conclude on a solid career that has seen his name etched in the southeastern record books.

returning letterwinners Brian reynolds, re’keem Wilson and Craig Duronslet enter fall camp as the starters, but a solid recruiting class that featured eight defensive backs is waiting to challenge for playing time.

after being named an honorable men-tion all-america in 2007, Jeff turner looks to regain that form as he heads into his final season. the most accurate field goal kicker in school history, turner looks to etch his name as the school’s all-time leading scorer as he enters the 2009 campaign 17 points shy of the career record.

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Despite missing half of the 2008 season to undergo a heart valve procedure, Lucas’ leadership was evident from the moment he had to temporarily step away. His first decision was to name offensive coordinator tommy Condell as acting head coach – a move that helped the program maintain stability. the Lions finished the 2008 campaign with a 5-7 record, their best mark since a 7-4 campaign in 2004, and were competitive in each game of a 12-game schedule that included Mississippi state and in-state rival Louisiana tech.

Under Lucas in 2008, southeastern posted the program’s third-best marks four statistical categories – passing yards (3,087), all-purpose yards (5,702), total offense (4,088) and points scored (327).

Individually, quarterback Brian Babin posted the third-best totals for passing yards (2,806), touchdowns (25) and completion percentage (62.4) while three receivers – Jay Lucas, Chris Wilson and southland Freshman of the year simmie yarborough – each caught 50 passes in a season. Defensively, safety tommy Connors produced an all-american season, finishing second in the southland Conference in tackles while leading the league in interceptions.

now entering his third year as the Lions’ head coach, Mike Lucas was named the 14th head football coach in southeastern Louisiana history on Dec. 14, 2006. Formerly the team’s defensive coordinator for two seasons, Lucas took over the head coaching role on an interim basis for the final three games of the 2006 season before embarking on his first full season as head coach in 2007.

During the rebuilding process, Lucas has made it a point to recruit from the deep talent pool in the Lions’ home state. Of the players on the 2009 roster, 63 hail from the state of Louisiana, including 45 who signed within the past three classes.

a veteran of the southland Conference from his days as an assistant at sam Houston state under legendary coach ron randleman, Lucas joined the southeastern staff in 2005 as defensive coordinator and immediately laid the foundation for the Lions’ swarming defense. the majority of the Lions’ defensive numbers in 2005 improved across the board despite facing a much stiffer schedule, including a full-conference slate for the first time since returning football to Hammond.

During his time at sam Houston, Lucas guided the Bearkat defense among the top 15 in national defensive statistical categories 11 times and led the southland in defensive statistics five times. the defense set several school records in his tenure, including marks for most quarterback sacks (52, 2001) and fewest points allowed (13.2 ppg. in 1991).

Under Lucas, the Bearkat defense turned out seven defensive players who signed nFL contracts and two who were nFL draft choices. Lucas coached 41 defensive players who earned all-southland honors a total of 65 times. Prior to joining the sam Houston staff in 1987, Lucas previously served as defensive coordinator at eastern new Mexico. Lucas also served as an assistant at UteP and at his alma mater, Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va.

He and his wife, Wendy, have two sons, tyler (22), a former quarterback and recent graduate of Cornell University, and torin (20), a sophomore catcher on the southeastern baseball team.

Year School Overall SLC2006 southeastern La. *0-3 0-32007 southeastern La. 3-8 2-52008 southeastern La. 5-7 2-5totalS 8-18 4-13 (.308) (.235)* Took over as interim coach in 2006

Career reCord

the luCas FileBirthdate: ....................................March 7, 1959Hometown: ................................. Mt. Holly, n.J.High school: ........................ Pemberton HighCollege: ....................Liberty University, 1982Wife: ............................................................Wendy Children: ....................................tyler and torin

Mike Lucas

Name Years Recordr. norval Garrett 1930 2-3-0a.L. swanson 1931-37 40-17-4Lloyd stovall 1938-40 14-13-3Jesse Fatheree 1941 4-5-0arthur Morton 1942 5-5-0e.L. McGehee 1946-50 25-20-3stan Galloway 1951-64 84-42-4Pat kenelly 1965-71 24-44-0roland Dale 1972-73 7-14-0Billy Brewer 1974-79 38-24-2Oscar Lofton 1980-85 30-33-1Hal Mumme 2003-04 12-11-0Dennis roland 2005-06 6-12-0Mike Lucas 2006-Present 8-18-0

lions’ CoaChing history

head Coachliberty, 1982third yearoverall record: 8-18record at southeastern la.: 8-18

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sr., 6-5, 220quarterbackst. amant, la.st. amant

tommy Connors #19sr., 6-0, 205defensive Backmarrero, la.archbishop shaw

simmie yarBorough #88so., 6-1, 195wide receiverBrookhaven, miss.Brookhaven

aBout the lions• Quarterback Brian Babin enters his final season second in school history in pass attempts (729), completions (450), passing yards (4,803), touchdowns (37) and total offense (4,580). Babin put together a string of 182 passes to open the season without an interception after throwing 195 passes between interceptions in 2007.

• The 2008 season marked the first time that three southeastern receivers – Jay Lucas (58), Chris Wilson (51) and simmie yarborough (51) – caught 50-plus passes in a season. Lucas became the first player in school history to catch 50 or more passes twice.

• Chris Wilson’s 740 yards receiving in 2008 was the second-best total in school history behind former Lion Felton Huggins’ 1,313 yards in 2004. Wilson’s 51 receptions were tied with yarborough and Jay Lucas (in 2007) for the fourth-most in a single-season.

• Defensive back Tommy Connors enters the 2009 season fifth in school history in total tackles (251). His 183 unassisted stops are 46 shy of the school record set by all-american Willie shepherd from 1982-85.

• Senior receiver Merrick Lanaux returns for his final season after missing the entire 2008 campaign with an injury. the Hammond native needs 53 yards receiving to become the ninth player in school history to record 1,000 yards and is 11 receptions shy of cracking the top 10 among school career leaders.

• Tommy Connors (108) and Mark Newbill (100) became the first southeastern tandem since the program returned in 2003 to each record 100 or more tackles in a season. the last duo to record 100 tackles in a season was Leonard Parker (143) and kenny Pittman (140) in 1985.

• Kicker Jeff Turner looks to regain his form from 2007 that saw him being named an honorable mention all-america by the sports network. the senior enters his final season with 188 points scored in his career and is 17 shy of surpassing southeastern Hall of Fame running back Horace Belton as the all-time leader.

• Current Lion assistant coach Sam Petitto begins his second stint at southeastern after serving on Hal Mumme’s staff in 2003. the Louisiana native spent the 2008 season at alabama and was an assistant at north Carolina in 2007.

• Last year, Southeastern led all programs in the Football Championship subdivision with 21 fumble recoveries. Linebacker Quinten Pierre recovered a school-record six fumbles – including four in the Lions’ season finale at nicholls.

• Southeastern’s Sept. 19 contest at defending Cotton Bowl champion Ole Miss will be the Lions’ first visit to Oxford, Miss., since last season prior to the Lions’ game at Mississippi state. southeastern was forced to move its operations to Oxford after much of south Louisiana was evacuated becasue of Hurricane Gustav. the Lions practiced at Ole Miss, sharing the rebels’ facilities during the week.

Babin enters his fifth campaign with the Lions’ program after two seasons that saw him start 22 games under center … as a starter, has completed more than 61-percent of his passing attempts (448-of-727) for 4,802 yards and 37 touchdowns … in 2008, he connected on 257-of-412 passes for 2,806 yards, 25 touchdowns … his season totals for completions, attempts, completion percentage and touchdown passes are all the third-highest totals in school history … did not throw an interception in his first 182 passes of the year and finished with seven … ranked second on the school’s career list for passing yards, pass-ing touchdowns, completions and attempts … needs 2,975 yards, 29 touchdowns, 260 completions and 402 attempts to become the school’s career leader in each category.

Connors earned second-team all-america honors from the sports network and third-team honors from the associated Press … also was a first-team all-southland Conference and all-Louisiana selection … ranks among team’s all-time leaders in career tackles with 251 in three seasons … led the team and ranked third in the conference with 108 tackles, including a league-high 79 solo tackles … also led the conference with four interceptions … finished the year with five tackles for loss, two sacks, two fumble recoveries, a forced fumble, four pass breakups and two blocked kicks … started all 12 games and was credited with at least six tackles in every game.

the 2008 southland Conference and Louisiana sports Writer’s Freshman of the year, yar-borough started six of 11 games for the Lions in his rookie season … second on the team with 51 receptions for 490 yards and six touchdowns … seventh in the southland with 4.64 receptions per contest … his reception total was the fourth-highest single-season total in school history … his touchdown total was the sixth-highest single-season total in school history … caught eight passes for 70 yards and two touchdowns at stephen F. austin … had six catches for a season-high 92 yards and a score versus texas state … grabbed season-high nine balls for 75 yards and a touchdown.

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SLU OPPscoring 327 389Points Per Game 27.2 32.4













Date Opponent Result Attendanceaug. 30 .............. at alcorn state ....................................................W, 34-28 ..........................7,500sept. 6 ................ at Mississippi state ............................................L, 10-34 ......................... 41,938sept. 13 ............. south Dakota ......................................................W, 31-30 ..........................5,346sept. 20 ............. at Louisiana tech ................................................L, 26-41 ......................... 17,623sept. 27 ............. north Dakota.......................................................W, 38-35 ..........................5,216Oct. 4 .................. at stephen F. austin* ........................................L, 45-48 ............................7,230Oct. 18 ............... northwestern state* .........................................W, 26-21 ..........................7,162Oct. 25 ............... at Central arkansas* .........................................L, 21-28 ............................9,113nov. 1 ................. Mcneese state* ..................................................L, 14-24 ............................6,212nov. 8 ................. texas state* .........................................................L, 24-38 ............................3,267nov. 15 .............. at sam Houston state* ....................................W, 30-27Ot .......................7,027nov. 22 .............. at nicholls* ...........................................................L, 28-35 ............................7,352


G Att Gain Loss Net Avg TD Long Avg/GLucas, Jay 12 164 816 29 787 4.8 4 58 65.6Ducksworth, Jasper 10 48 246 11 235 4.9 1 36 23.5Cryer, andre 12 12 79 25 54 4.5 0 27 4.5Beatty, tyler 3 9 45 19 26 2.9 0 18 8.7Miles, Brady 8 1 18 0 18 18.0 1 18 2.2Total 12 353 1,456 455 1,001 2.8 9 58 83.4Opponents 12 485 2,400 317 2,083 4.3 25 60 173.6

Passing G Effic Att-Cmp-Int Pct Yds TD Lng Avg/GBabin, Brian 11 136.21 412-257-7 62.4 2,806 25 64 255.1neville, Mike 12 117.09 21-11-1 52.4 107 2 48 8.9Beatty, tyler 3 107.06 14-6-0 42.9 107 0 70 35.7Total 12 136.67 450-276-8 61.3 3,087 29 70 257.2Opponents 12 129.31 424-236-9 55.7 2,989 24 76 249.1

Receiving G No. Yds Avg TD Long Avg/GLucas, Jay 12 58 557 9.6 4 60 46.4Wilson, Chris 12 51 740 14.5 8 64 61.7yarborough, simmie 11 51 490 9.6 6 30 44.5Cryer, andre 12 41 482 11.8 6 55 40.2theodore, kory 11 20 309 15.4 1 62 28.1Total 12 276 3,087 11.2 29 70 257.2Opponents 12 236 2,989 12.7 24 76 249.1

Tackles G Solo Asst Tot TFL (Yds) Sacks (Yds)Connors, tommy 12 73 35 108 5.5 (21) 2 (9)newbill, Mark 11 54 46 100 8.5 (19) 2 (3)Godare, ryan 12 38 50 88 5.5 (28) 3 (19)Pierre, Quinten 12 39 27 66 5.0 (32) 3 (27)Douglas, trey 12 38 24 62 1.5 (5) 0 (0)

Interceptions G No. Yds Avg TD LongConnors, tommy 12 4 36 9.0 0 26Douglas, trey 12 2 16 8.0 0 16Powell, Marquis 10 2 89 44.5 2 51Johnson, tony 12 1 16 16.0 0 16Total 9 157 17.4 2 51Opponents 8 98 12.2 0 47

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No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown/Last School 31 Zach albin LB 6-1 190 Fr. sulphur, La./sulphur 46 kentavis alford DB 5-11 170 Fr. Bastrop, La./Bastrop 13 robert alford DB 6-0 180 so. Hammond, La./Hammond 40 ryan anderson De 6-2 255 Jr. Independence, La./Independence 10 Brian Babin QB 6-5 220 sr. st. amant, La./st. amant 12 tyler Beatty QB 6-3 202 Jr. Pflugerville, texas/Baylor 96 Devin Boutwell Dt 6-3 285 Jr. Buras, La./south Plaquemines 55 Josh Bridges OL 6-2 275 Jr. springfield, La./springfield 93 nathan Clophus De 6-3 240 Jr. sulphur, La./sulphur 7 Clint Coleman DB 6-1 195 Jr. Louisville, Miss./east Central CC 19 tommy Connors DB 6-0 205 sr. Marrero, La./archbishop shaw 44 avery Crooks LB 6-2 230 so. Marrero, La./Higgins 1 andre Cryer Wr 5-8 165 Jr. kentwood, La./kentwood 18 reshad Douglas Wr 6-3 190 Fr. shreveport, La./Huntington 28 Jasper Ducksworth rB 5-7 180 sr. Mt. Olive, Miss./Jones County JC 23 Michael Ducksworth DB 5-11 190 Jr. Collins, Miss./east Mississippi CC 9 David Durden LB 5-11 200 Fr. Port sulphur, La./south Plaquemines 6 Craig Duronslet DB 5-11 175 so. Vacherie, La./st. James 20 sam Fairley rB 5-9 180 Fr. Moss Point, Miss./east Central 38 Quinton Foster De 6-4 210 Fr. Donaldsonville, La./Donaldsonville Mike Frenette k 5-8 150 Fr. Marrero, La./archbishop shaw 76 Gasten Gabriel OL 6-5 270 Fr. Jackson, La./West Feliciana 54 ryan Godare LB 6-0 205 Jr. sulphur, La./sulphur 29 t’Darryl Grays DB 5-11 185 Fr. Picayune, Miss./Picayune 50 sean Gremillion LB 5-11 210 so. new Orleans, La./Brother Martin 58 Gabe Guerrero OL 6-5 240 Fr. Baton rouge, La./Catholic 57 Justin Henry OL 6-5 290 Fr. Jackson, La./Centreville (Miss.) academy 77 kevin Hughes OL 6-5 295 Jr. new Orleans, La./karr 30 kendrick Jackson LB 6-2 225 so. Haughton, La./Haughton 32 Jarrett Johnson DB 5-10 170 Fr. terry, Miss./terry ronald Johnson DB 5-9 199 so. addis, La./Brusly 41 Darnell Jones FB 6-1 235 sr. kentwood, La./Jewel sumner 25 keiron Jones DB 5-9 175 Fr. kenner, La./Grace king 33 Zeke Jones rB 6-0 235 Fr. springfield, La./springfield 97 Will kelly DL 6-3 275 Fr. Metairie, La./archbishop rummel 61 Cody kennedy OL 5-11 275 Fr. Florence, aLa./Florence 45 Wesley Ladner DB 6-1 200 Jr. D’Iberville, Miss./Mississippi Gulf Coast CC 87 Merrick Lanaux Wr 6-4 195 sr. Hammond, La./Hammond 91 Grant Laurent DL 6-3 295 Fr. reserve, La./east st. John 43 Matt Little P/k 6-1 185 Fr. Monroe, La./Ouachita 56 Lindsey Leavoy De 6-4 250 so. Baton rouge, La./st. Michael’s 26 Gabe Loper DB 6-3 190 Fr. Decatur, Miss./newton County 53 tramaine Lucas De 6-2 235 Fr. Baton rouge, La./Glen Oaks 39 Jordan McClay LB 5-10 205 Fr. Plaquemine, La./Catholic 17 tony McCrea DB 5-10 175 Fr. Irwinton, Ga./Wilkinson County 8 Boyd Mothe P 6-3 190 Fr. new Orleans, La./Jesuit 85 Paul Moneaux Ls 6-1 230 sr. Delcambre, La./Delcambre 89 Brad Moore De 6-2 215 sr. Covington, La./Mandeville 47 stephen Moreaux DB 5-11 180 so. Lake Charles, La./Washington-Marion 24 Paul Mundy DB 6-1 210 sr. new Orleans, La./Langston University 68 rogers Mueller Ls 5-10 250 Fr. Long Beach, Miss./Long Beach 11 Mark newbill LB 6-0 205 Jr. Monroe, La./neville 36 kyle nichols FB 5-10 248 Fr. klein, texas/klein 79 evan niles OL 6-2 295 Jr. Mize, Miss./Jones County JC 22 Johnny Owen rB 5-9 200 Jr. reserve, La./east st. John Justin Owens FB 6-0 215 Fr. Independence, La./Independence 62 Marshall Paris OL 6-2 270 Fr. Lake Charles, La./sam Houston 78 Josh Penton OL 6-3 260 so. splendora, texas /splendora 48 stephen Pieczynski te 6-5 230 Jr. atlanta, Ga./randolph Macon 3 Quinten Pierre LB 6-1 225 sr. new Iberia, La./Itawamba CC Mason Porter DB 6-0 190 Fr. natchitoches, La./natchitoches Central 52 Jordan Powell DL 6-3 290 Jr. Hammond, La./Hammond 15 Josh reed rB 5-10 190 Fr. Hammond, La./st. thomas aquinas 4 Brian reynolds DB 6-1 190 sr. tupelo, Miss./Itawamba CC 34 tim richardson LB 6-2 225 Jr. Independence, La./Independence 98 Brian rodgers DL 6-3 245 so. Baton rouge, La./tara 74 Paul roppolo OL 6-6 262 Fr. Marrero, La./archbishop shaw 99 Barry ross Dt 5-11 325 Jr. Mandeville, La./Fontainebleau 60 Morgan scala OL 6-1 260 Fr. Baton rouge, La./Valley Forge (Pa.) Military 84 Cortney sims Wr 6 -3 205 Fr. shreveport, La./Huntington 27 Jermaine smith DB 6-0 170 Fr. springfield, La./springfield 80 Luis sobalvarro te 6-3 225 Jr. Metairie, La./Crescent City 49 kenard springer rB 6-0 215 Jr. nettleton, Miss./Itawamba CC 70 Michael stallworth OL 6-2 335 Jr. Moss Point, Miss./Mississippi Gulf Coast CC 2 Curtis strong DB 6-0 185 Jr. Fayetteville, Ga./Lovejoy 81 kory theodore Wr 6-1 190 so. new Orleans, La./West Jefferson 95 Jeff turner Pk 5-10 190 sr. Houston, texas /Cypress Creek 90 Devan Walker De 6-3 252 so. Baton rouge, La./Catholic 63 David Ward OL 6-4 295 Jr. sugar Hill, Ga. /north Gwinnett 92 Doc Ward De 6-2 220 Fr. rayville, La./rayville 86 Cole Wardell te 6-4 225 Jr. rockwall, texas /rockwall 42 Jordan Williams DB 6-1 190 Fr. Marksville, La./Marksville 16 tory Williams Wr 6-2 187 Fr. Monroe, La./sterlington 5 Chris Wilson Wr 6-4 200 sr. amory, Miss./Itawamba CC 67 Geremy Wilson OL 6-3 295 Fr. Galveston, texas/Ball 21 re’keem Wilson DB 6-0 175 Jr. Franklinton, La./Franklinton 88 simmie yarborough Wr 6-1 195 so. Brookhaven, Miss./Brookhaven 14 B.J. young QB 6-2 205 Fr. Hahnville, La./Hahnville

alPhaBetiCal roster No. Name Pos. 1 andre Cryer Wr 2 Curtis strong DB 3 Quinten Pierre LB 4 Brian reynolds DB 5 Chris Wilson Wr 6 Craig Duronslet DB 7 Clint Coleman DB 8 Boyd Mothe P 9 David Durden LB 10 Brian Babin QB 11 Mark newbill LB 12 tyler Beatty QB 13 robert alford DB 14 B.J. young QB 15 Josh reed rB 16 tory Williams Wr 17 tony McCrea DB 18 reshad Douglas Wr 19 tommy Connors DB 20 sam Fairley rB 21 re’keem Wilson DB 22 Johnny Owen rB 23 Michael Ducksworth DB 24 Paul Mundy DB 25 keiron Jones DB 26 Gabe Loper DB 27 Jermaine smith DB 28 Jasper Ducksworth rB 29 t’Darryl Grays DB 30 kendrick Jackson LB 31 Zach albin LB 32 Jarrett Johnson DB 33 Zeke Jones rB 34 tim richardson LB 36 kyle nichols FB 38 Quinton Foster De 39 Jordan McClay LB 40 ryan anderson De 41 Darnell Jones FB 42 Jordan Williams DB 43 Matt Little P/k 44 avery Crooks LB 45 Wesley Ladner DB 46 kentavis alford DB 48 stephen Pieczynski te 47 stephen Moreaux DB 49 kenard springer rB 50 sean Gremillion LB 52 Jordan Powell DL 53 tramaine Lucas De 54 ryan Godare LB 55 Josh Bridges OL 56 Lindsey Leavoy De 57 Justin Henry OL 58 Gabe Guerrero OL 60 Morgan scala OL 61 Cody kennedy OL 62 Marshall Paris OL 63 David Ward OL 67 Geremy Wilson OL 68 rogers Mueller Ls 70 Michael stallworth OL 74 Paul roppolo OL 76 Gasten Gabriel OL 77 kevin Hughes OL 78 Josh Penton OL 79 evan niles OL 80 Luis sobalvarro te 81 kory theodore Wr 84 Cortney sims Wr 85 Paul Moneaux Ls 86 Cole Wardell te 87 Merrick Lanaux Wr 88 simmie yarborough Wr 89 Brad Moore De 90 Devan Walker De 91 Grant Laurent DL 92 Doc Ward De 93 nathan Clophus De 95 Jeff turner Pk 96 Devin Boutwell Dt 97 Will kelly DL 98 Brian rodgers DL 99 Barry ross Dt Mike Frenette k ronald Johnson DB Justin Owens FB Mason Porter DB

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stePhen F. austin

Dr. Baker Pattillo Dr. Dale Perritt Robert Hill Loree McCary James Dixon

University Informationschool: ...............................................................stephen F. austin state UniversityLocation: ........................................................................ nacogdoches, texas 75962Population:.............................................................................................................29,914Founded: ................................................................................................................... 1923Joined southland: ............................................................................ 1987-88 seasonenrollment: ............................................................................................................11,990nickname: ..................................................................................................LumberjacksColors: .................................................................................................Purple and WhitePresident: ............................................................................................ Dr. Baker PattilloFaculty representative: .....................................................................Dr. Dale Perrittathletics Director: ........................................................................................robert Hillsenior Woman administrator: ..........................................................Loree McCaryticket Office Phone: ............................................................................. 936-468-JaCk

Team InformationHead Coach: ..................................................................................................J.C. Harperalma Mater, year: .................................................................................Clemson, 1989record at school, years: ............................................................................... 4-19, twoCareer record, years: .................................................................................... 4-19, two southland Conference record, years: .................................................... 2-12, two Football Office Phone: ........................................................................ 936-468-3502

Assistant Coaches ..................... Position ...........................Alma Mater, Yeararlington nunn ....asst. Head Coach/Defensive Backs ...........Clemson, 1991shannon Dawson ... Offensive Coord./Quarterbacks .............. Wingate, 2001David Gibbs ................. Defensive Coord./Linebackers...stephen F. austin, 1989Chris truax ................recruiting Coord./Offensive Line ......................LsU, 1992todd schonhar .......special teams/Outside receivers ............Clemson, 1986erik slaughter ...........................Defensive ends ................... tarleton state, 1990kurt Corbin .............................Defensive tackles ................arkansas tech, 2001Jared May ................................. Inside receivers ............ Hardin-simmons, 2005aaron De Latorre .................... running Backs ............ stephen F. austin, 2007Brandon north ....................... asst. secondary ........... stephen F. austin, 2000

Football InformationFirst year of Football: ............................................................................................. 1923First year of southland Football: ....................................................................... 1987all-time record, years: ............................................................................. 345-457-30all-time southland record, years: ...............................................................65-69-32008 Overall record: .................................................................................................4-82008 southland record: ...........................................................................................2-5southland Conference Championships, Last: ..........................................2, 1999nCaa Championships appearances, Last: ................................................4, 1995

Offensive Formation: .........................................................................................spreadDefensive Formation: ................................................................................................4-3


Starters Lost: total: ........................................ 6 Offense: .................................. 2 Defense: ................................. 3 special teams: ...................... 1

Stadium Informationstadium: ................................................................................... Homer Bryce stadiumyear Opened: ............................................................................................................ 1973record at stadium, years: ..............................................................119-92-2/36 yrs.Capacity: .................................................................................................................14,575surface: ..............................................................................artificial (Momentum 51)Press Box Phone: ....................................................................... 936-468-3910, 3911

Media RelationsDirector: ......................................................................................................James Dixone-Mail: ................................................................................................ [email protected]: ............................................................................................................ 936-552-1171assistant Director(s): ............................................................ Brian ross, Ben rikardOffice Phone: .......................................................................................... 936-468-2606Office Fax: ................................................................................................ 936-468-4593Web site: .....................................................................................................sfajacks.com

Date Day Opponent Location Timesept. 5 sat. at sMU Dallas, texas 7 p.m.sept. 12 sat. texas College nacogdoches, texas 6 p.m.sept. 19 sat. at Western Illinois Macomb, Ill. 6:05 p.m.sept. 26 sat. north Dakota nacogdoches, texas 6 p.m.Oct. 3 sat. OpenOct. 10 sat. Mcneese state* (sLC tV) nacogdoches, texas 6 p.m.Oct. 17 sat. at Central arkansas* (sLC tV) Conway, ark. 6 p.m.Oct. 24 sat. sam Houston state* (HC) nacogdoches, texas 2 p.m.Oct. 31 sat. at texas state* san Marcos, texas 2 p.m.nov. 7 sat. nicholls* nacogdoches, texas 6 p.m.nov. 14 sat. at southeastern La.* Hammond, La. 2 p.m.nov. 21 sat. at northwestern state* natchitoches, La. 2 p.m.* indicates Southland Conference game; (HC) indicates homecoming;All times Central and subject to change.

Homer Bryce Stadium

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stePhen F. austinPreseason dePth Chart

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3 Jeremy Moses 14 Dalton Williams 1 aaron rhea 7 Marcus taylor 9 Contrevious Parks 81 Zek Fancher 4 taylor Lokey 87 Garret Williams 2 Duane Brooks 83 Brandon scott 24 Vincent Pervis 5 tyrone ross 75 George Bias 74 andrew Blackwell 76 Daniel Patricio 53 John steel 66 Maxwell Holmes 77 Jesse Funk 71 Chris Garrison 77 Jesse Funk 73 karl Glimp 78 Corey Dickerson

96 andre Hicks 44 Greg Carlson 97 kenneth Charles 62 efrain sanchez 92 sean Warren 61 Gordon Booker 51 tim knicky 98 rainey sternes 45 Derrick Choice 55 Caleb Gatlin 49 Jabara Williams 47 ryan epperson 40 Devin Ducote 52 ryan Hamlett 22 Jerrel Barnett 21 Chad Haynes 6 andre Banks 21 Chad Haynes 21 Chad Haynes 28 Ortavious Hypolite 41 Cory Barlow 28 Ortavious Hypolite

36 Drew nelson 35 thomas Henshaw 36 Drew nelson35 thomas Henshaw 86 Dustin kempf 96 andrew Hicks 14 Dalton Williams 8 Brady attaway 1 aaron rhea 2 Duane Brooks 1 aaron rhea 2 Duane Brooks

Jeremy Moses, QB

season outlook Following the 2007 season, stephen F. austin coach J.C. Harper made some changes

to his coaching staff. He hired shannon Dawson to implement the spread offense around sophomore quarterback Jeremy Moses and hired former Lumberjack all-american defensive lineman David Gibbs to revitalize the defense.

Behind the direction of Dawson, Moses and company began an onslaught that re-wrote the school, conference and nCaa record books. Moses finished the year tops at the Football Championship subdivision, and second in all of Division I with 41 touchdowns and 4,026 yards passing. He also led the nation in points responsible for (21.67). During the season Moses set an nCaa single-game record for pass attempts (85) and completions (57), southland Conference records for single-season pass attempts, completions and touchdowns, and set a school record with 352 completions. In addition to all the records that were set, sFa averaged 35 points per game in 2008, an increase of 19 points per game from 2007.

there is a lot of excitement surrounding the Lumberjacks’ offense heading into the 2009 season. In only one year under Dawson, the Lumberjacks saw a record-setting offense more than double its point production from the previous season. With nine players returning from last year’s squad, including Moses, there is no reason why sFa fans cannot expect similar numbers in 2009.

Moses sets the stage for an offense that racked up more than 400 yards of total offense per game and scored 52 touchdowns last season. He has another year of experience under his belt after a season that saw him complete 59 percent of his passes for 4,026 yards and 41 touchdowns.

Despite the loss of two of the school’s all-time leading receivers, including 2009 nFL Draft pick Dominique edison, the Lumberjacks return a talented stable of receivers. Led by 2008 southland newcomer of the year Duane Brooks, the ‘Jacks have several big-play speedsters in their arsenal. Brooks set a school single-season record with 68 receptions despite missing two games with an injury. Brooks, who is also utilized as a return threat on special teams, finished the season with 68 catches for 863 yards and four touchdowns.

Moses will be joined in the backfield by seniors Vincent Pervis and tyrone ross. the duo combined for nearly 400 yards and two touchdowns on the ground last season, and got stronger as they became more comfortable with the offense. Both runners proved their versatility as strong receivers hauling in 31 passes, including three for touchdowns.

the offensive line returns four starters from a year ago, including two of the top linemen in the conference in karl Glimp and Max Holmes. Glimp has started every game of his sFa career, and enters his senior season with a streak of 34 consecutive starts. Holmes transferred to sFa from LsU last season and started all 12 games.

the Lumberjack defense produced two of the more intimidating players in the country in junior defensive end tim knicky and sophomore linebacker Jabara Williams, both preseason all-america selections. knicky finished the year eighth in the nation in tackles for loss and fifth in the nation in sacks. He closed out the season earning first-team all-conference honors, third-team aP all-america and honorable mention sports network

all-america honors. Williams led the conference with a career-

high 132 tackles, and earned first-team all-southland honors and became one of the top linebackers in the nation last season.

the Lumberjacks also return a wealth of experience in the secondary, with three of four starters returning, led by hard-hitting safety Cory Barlow who had a career season as a junior finishing third on the team with 89 tackles, five pass deflections and one interception.

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stePhen F. austinJ.C. harPer

J.C. Harper is in his fifth season at stephen F. austin, and his third as the Lumberjacks’ head coach. Harper was named the school’s 18th head coach in December 2006.

In his second campaign, following an inaugural season that saw his team decimated by injuries, Harper revitalized the program with a new-look offense, along with a new offensive coordinator and a new defensive coordinator. the changes contributed to the team improving by four games in the win column, while the offense recorded several sFa, southland Conference and nCaa records.

several players were honored nationally under Harper in his second season. Quarterback Jeremy Moses thrust himself into the history books by setting nCaa records for pass attempts and completions in a game, southland Conference single-season records for touchdown passes, pass attempts and completions, and sFa single-game records for total offensive plays. In addition, wide receiver Dominique edison, wide receiver Contrevious Parks and defensive end tim knicky garnered all-america honors.

In all, Harper has produced seven all-americans, two all-region selections and 23 all-southland Conference honorees, including five first-team selections.

In his first season on campus, Harper was given the task of guiding a youthful defensive unit through the rigors of one of the nation’s toughest schedules. During his second year on the job, Harper began to see some of the fruits of his labor. Harper turned a defense that finished near the bottom in every statistical category in 2005, into the most effective defenses in the league. the Lumberjacks led the southland in scoring defense, rush defense and total defense during league games in 2006.

a 19-year veteran of collegiate coaching, Harper served as the defensive coordinator and defensive line coach at Western Michigan prior to joining the sFa staff. He also coached Jason Babin, a first-round draft pick of the Houston texans, while at Western Michigan. Harper was also previously an assistant at northwestern state, Mcneese state and Missouri state.

Following a four-year playing career at Clemson, where the tigers won three atlantic Coast Conference championships, Harper began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at north Carolina under Mack Brown and later served two seasons as a graduate assistant for coach Lou Holtz at notre Dame. He coached in the 1991 Orange Bowl and the 1992 sugar Bowl with the Fighting Irish.

Harper and his wife, Marcie, are the parents of a son, Michael (4).

Year School Overall SLC2007 stephen F. austin 0-11 0-72008 stephen F. austin 4-8 2-5totalS 4-19 2-12 (.174) (.143)

Career reCord

the harPer FileBirthdate: ..................................... Dec. 13, 1965Hometown: .................................Clemson, s.C.High school: .................................. Daniel HighCollege: ..................................... Clemson, 1989Wife: ............................................................ Marcie son: ...........................................................Michael

J.C. Harper

Name Years RecordBob shelton 1923-28 16-34-6Gene White 1929-36 16-45-6J.e. Willis 1937-40 11-20-4M.a. Baumgarten 1941 1-6-1Bill Pierce 1946 1-9-0ted Jefferies 1947-55 41-40-3Harold Fischer 1956-58 12-17-0Bill Conkright 1959-61 6-25-2travis Hughes 1962-70 38-48-1John Levra 1971-74 22-20-0Dick Munzinger 1975 2-8-1Charles simmons 1976-81 19-44-1Jim Hess 1982-88 47-30-2Lynn Graves 1989-91 15-20-2John Pearce 1992-98 46-32-2Mike santiago 1999-04 39-27-0robert McFarland 2005-06 9-13-0J.C. Harper 2007-Present 4-19-0

sFa’s CoaChing history

head CoachClemson, 1989third yearoverall record: 4-19record at stephen F. austin: 4-19

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stePhen F. austinduane Brooks #2

sr., 6-0, 183wide receiverirving, texasCentral michigan

tim kniCky #51sr., 6-4, 235defensive endCedar Park, texasCedar Park

Jeremy moses #3Jr., 6-0, 200quarterbackBaytown, texaslee

aBout the lumBerJaCks• The Lumberjacks improved by four wins during the 2008 season.

• The Lumberjacks return 35 letterwinners and 21 starters from 2008.

• Among 21 returning starters are 2008 first-team all-southland Conference selections tim knicky (De) and Jabara Williams (LB), as well as 2008 conference newcomer of the year Duane Brooks.

• The Lumberjacks averaged 19 points per game more in 2008 compared to the previous season.

• Quarterback Jeremy Moses returns for his junior year after setting nCaa records for pass attempts and completions in a game, southland records for single-season touchdown passes, completions and pass attempts and sFa records for single-game total offense.

• Moses finished the 2008 regular season ranked first at the nCaa Division I FCs level with 41 touchdown passes, a mark which placed him second overall at the Division I level.

• Moses led the nation in 2008 in yards passing and points responsible for.

• SFA returns the heart of its defense that led the southland Conference in sacks a year ago.

after transferring in from Central Michigan following his sophomore season, Brooks made an immediate impact on the sFa offense … has great speed which he utilizes as a receiver and as a return specialist … was named the conference’s newcomer of the year in 2008 … played in, and started 10 games and set the school’s single-season record with 68 receptions, despite missing two games to injury … also led the league averaging 6.8 catches per game … was third in the conference averaging 86.3 receiving yards per game … averaged 12.7 yards per catch and recorded four touchdown receptions on the season … returned nine kicks for 155 yards (17.2 ypr) … also returned 17 punts for 146 yards (8.6 ypr) … recorded a career-high 13 receptions for 139 yards and a score at Mcneese state.

knicky has played in 33 career games, earning 28 starts … finished his junior campaign among the nation’s leaders in sacks and tackles for loss … has received all-conference recognition each of the past three seasons and academic all-southland honors each of the past two … as a junior, was named a third-team all-american by the associated Press … earned honorable mention all-america honors from the sports network and first-team all-conference honors in 2008 … finished eighth in the nation in tackles for losses and fifth in the country in sacks … finished sixth on the team with 74 tackles (40 unassisted) and added 12 sacks … also deflected four passes, forced five fumbles and recovered a fumble.

Moses set numerous school, conference and nCaa records in his first full season as a starter … ranked sixth all-time in school history with 5,279 passing yards, fourth all-time with 47 touchdown passes and second all-time with 463 career completions … has played in 19 games, earning 17 starts during his career … named honorable mention all-conference in 2008 … set school’s single-season records for pass attempts (598), completions (352) and yardage (4,026) while throwing for 41 touchdowns ... passed for at least 300 yards in eight games, and 400 yards in three games … had at least one touchdown pass in every game, and threw at least four touchdown passes seven times … set an nCaa single-game record for passes attempts (85) and completions (57) at sam Houston state.

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SFA OPPscoring 420 475Points Per Game 35.0 39.6


rushing yardage 839 2,159yards gained rushing 1,131 2,509yards lost rushing 292 350rushing attempts 249 545average Per rush 3.4 4.0average Per Game 69.9 179.9tDs rushing 11 34











Date Opponent Result Attendanceaug. 30 .............. Langston ...............................................................W, 56-19 ..........................8,201sept. 6 ................ at tCU .....................................................................L, 7-67 ........................... 27,074sept. 20 ............. at Western Illinois ..............................................L, 14-34 ......................... 14,319sept. 27 ............. south Dakota state ...........................................L, 48-50 ............................9,623Oct. 4 .................. southeastern Louisiana* .................................W, 48-45 ..........................7,230Oct. 11 ............... kentucky Wesleyan ...........................................W, 49-0 .............................8,763Oct. 18 ............... at nicholls* ...........................................................W, 50-39 ..........................5,892Oct. 25 ............... texas state* .........................................................L, 21-62 ......................... 11,400nov. 1 ................. at sam Houston state* ....................................L, 31-342Ot .................... 10,134nov. 8 ................. at Mcneese state* .............................................L, 31-42 ......................... 13,025nov. 15 .............. Central arkansas* ..............................................L, 41-49 ............................7,467nov. 22 .............. northwestern state* .........................................L, 24-34 ............................7,358


G Att Gain Loss Net Avg TD Long Avg/Gtarrant, Cornel 12 94 574 34 540 5.7 7 60 45.0Pervis, Vincent 11 43 231 5 226 5.3 1 27 20.5ross, tyrone 11 45 179 7 172 3.8 1 12 15.6reid, Barlow 4 5 14 8 6 1.2 0 14 1.5Bias, George 11 0 1 0 1 0.0 0 0 0.1Total 12 249 1,131 292 839 3.4 11 60 69.9Opponents 12 545 2,509 350 2,159 4.0 34 66 179.9

Passing G Effic Att-Cmp-Int Pct Yds TD Lng Avg/GMoses, Jeremy 12 131.35 598-352-20 58.9 4,026 41 76 335.5Williams, Dalton 10 72.91 32-19-3 59.4 123 0 16 12.3Total 12 128.38 630-371-23 58.9 4,149 41 76 345.8Opponents 12 147.55 388-252-9 64.9 3,087 24 74 257.2

Receiving G No. Yds Avg TD Long Avg/GBrooks, Duane 10 68 863 12.7 4 55 86.3edison, Dominique 12 67 1,016 15.2 18 76 84.7Parks, Contrevious 12 49 591 12.1 6 59 49.2Williams, tyrell 11 42 461 11.0 2 29 41.9rhea, aaron 12 39 386 9.9 4 42 32.2Total 12 371 4,149 11.2 41 76 345.8Opponents 12 252 3,087 12.2 24 74 257.2

Tackles G Solo Asst Tot TFL (Yds) Sacks (Yds)Williams, Jabara 12 47 85 132 6.0 (24) 4 (22)Choice, Derrick 12 44 54 98 10.5 (31) 2 (19)Barlow, Cory 12 53 36 89 2.0 (4) 0 (0)Haynes, Chard 12 42 41 83 0 (0) 0 (0)nurse, terrance 11 26 49 75 1.5 (6) 1 (4)

Interceptions G No. Yds Avg TD LongWilliams, Jabara 12 3 0 0.0 0 0Barnett, Jerrell 12 2 0 0.0 0 0Claybon, Jeremy 9 2 35 17.5 0 31savoie, Joe 11 1 24 24.0 1 24Barlow, Cory 12 1 63 63.0 1 63Total 9 122 13.6 2 63Opponents 23 309 13.4 3 39

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alPhaBetiCal roster No. Name Pos. 1 aaron rhea Wr 2 Duane Brooks Wr 3 Jeremy Moses QB 4 taylor Lokey Wr 5 tyrone ross rB 6 andre Banks DB 7 Marcus taylor Wr 8 Brady attaway QB 9 Contrevious Parks Wr 11 kris Lott Wr 12 Michael Williams DB 14 Dalton Williams QB 17 Gralyn Crawford Wr 18 Josh Hughey DB 19 anthony Foster Wr 20 romonté Hampton rB 21 Chad Haynes DB 22 Jerrel Barnett DB 23 romeo robinson LB 24 Vincent Pervis rB 25 Chris Mass Wr 26 Jeremy Barnes DB 27 Vencent Finley DB 28 Ortavious Hypolite DB 29 James Maddox DB 30 evans Oktch rB 31 Delano king DB 32 Caleb nelson DB 33 Josh Morris LB 34 evan engwall k 35 thomas Henshaw k/P 36 Drew nelson k/P 37 Josh aubrey DB 38 Jordan aubrey DB 39 sedric Hall rB 40 Devin Ducote LB 41 Cory Barlow DB 42 Prentice Joseph LB 43 Brandon Brown LB 44 Greg Carlson LB 45 Derrick Choice LB 47 ryan epperson LB 48 Darren robinson LB 49 Jabara Williams LB 51 tim knicky De 52 ryan Hamlett LB 53 John steel OL 55 Caleb Gatlin LB 56 Jacob Fincher De 59 Bryan West Ds 60 austin Wright OL 62 efrain sanchez DL 63 Fitiseula Partsch OL 64 kenny Onwubuya OL 65 Greg Hall OL 66 Max Holmes OL 67 Jeremy serrano OL 68 Jordan Henry OL 70 andrew ratliff OL 71 Chris Garrison OL 72 Larry Bradley OL 73 karl Glimp OL 75 George Bias OL 76 Daniel Patricio OL 77 Jesse Funk OL 78 Corey Dickerson OL 80 Cordell roberson Wr 81 Zek Fancher Wr 82 roderick Warren Wr 83 Brandon scott Wr 84 ryan Gambel Wr 86 Dustin kempf Ds 87 Garret Williams Wr 89 shawn Hawkins DL 90 Gordon Booker DL 91 Weekendfer saurit DL 92 sean Warren Dt 93 Michael Leaks De 94 Cyril Ojongthimbia De 95 Broderick Gaffney DL 96 andre Hicks De 97 kenneth Charles DL 98 rainey sternes DL 99 Garry Williams Dt

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Dr. Denise M. Trauth Dr. Paul Gowens Dr. Larry Teis Tracy Shoemake Rick Poulter

University Informationschool: .......................................................................................texas state UniversityLocation: .............................................................................san Marcos, texas 78666Population:.............................................................................................................51,000Founded: ................................................................................................................... 1899Joined southland: .................................................................................................. 1987enrollment: ............................................................................................................29,125nickname: ...........................................................................................................BobcatsColors: .....................................................................................................Maroon & GoldPresident: .....................................................................................Dr. Denise M. trauthFaculty representative: ..................................................................Dr. Paul Gowensathletics Director: ....................................................................................Dr. Larry teissenior Woman administrator: .................................................... tracy shoemaketicket Office Phone: ............................................................................. 512-245-2272

Team InformationHead Coach: ............................................................................................... Brad Wrightalma Mater, year: ............................................................................texas state, 1981record at school, years: .............................................................................12-12, twoCareer record, years: ..................................................................................12-12, twosouthland Conference record, years: .......................................................8-6, twoFootball Office Phone: ........................................................................ 512-245-2587

Assistant Coaches ................ Position ................................Alma Mater, Yeartravis Bush ...associate HC/Co-Offensive Coord./QBs .......texas state, 2000Ben norton ........asst. HC/Co-Offensive Coord./OL ...stephen F. austin, 1993Mike Barela ........... tight ends/Dir. FB Operations ...............north texas, 1997kevin Brown ........................Wide receivers ............................................ tCU, 2002Charlie reeve ......................running Backs ...............................texas state, 2003Fred Bleil .................... Defensive Coord./safeties ........ Westmar College, 1971terrol Dillon ......special teams Coord./Linebackers ...................... texas, 2000Mike Bugar ........................... Defensive Line ............................ Florida state, 1969steve Irvin .............................. Cornerbacks ............................................ UnLV, 1999

Football InformationFirst year of Football: ............................................................................................. 1904First year of southland Football: ....................................................................... 1987all-time record, years: ............................................................................. 473-392-26all-time southland record, years: ...............................................................52-86-22008 Overall record: .................................................................................................8-52008 southland record, Place: ..............................................................................5-2southland Conference Championships, Last: ..........................................2, 2008nCaa Championships appearances, Last: ................................................2, 2008

Offensive Formation: ...............................................................................Multiple ProDefensive Formation: ................................................................................................4-3



Stadium Informationstadium: ........................................................ Jim Wacker Field at Bobcat stadiumyear Opened: ............................................................................................................ 1981record at stadium, years: ............................................................................96-68, 27Capacity: .................................................................................................................16,000surface: ............................................................................................................. astroPlayPress Box Phone: ................................................................................... 512-245-7765

Media RelationsDirector: ....................................................................................................... rick Poultere-Mail: .........................................................................................rpoulter@txstate.eduCell: ............................................................................................................ 512-738-0697assistant Director(s): .............................. amber arterberry, Denise thompsonOffice Phone: .......................................................................................... 512-245-2966Office Fax: ................................................................................................ 512-245-2967Web site: .......................................................................................txstatebobcats.com

Date Day Opponent Location Timesept. 5 sat. angelo state san Marcos, texas 6 p.m.sept. 12 sat. Opensept. 19 sat. at tCU Fort Worth, texas 6 p.m.sept. 26 sat. texas southern (sLC tV) san Marcos, texas 6 p.m.Oct. 3 sat. at southern Utah Cedar City, Utah 2 p.m.Oct. 10 sat. southeastern La.* san Marcos, texas 2 p.m.Oct. 17 sat. at nicholls* thibodaux, La. 1 p.m.Oct. 24 sat. at northwestern state* natchitoches, La. 7 p.m.Oct. 31 sat. stephen F. austin* (HC) san Marcos, texas 2 p.m.nov. 7 sat. at Central arkansas* (sLC tV) Conway, ark. 6 p.m.nov. 14 sat. Mcneese state* (sLC tV) san Marcos, texas 6 p.m.nov. 21 sat. sam Houston state* san Marcos, texas 2 p.m.* indicates Southland Conference game; (HC) indicates homecoming;All times Central and subject to change.

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9 Bradley George 11 tim Hawkins 23 karrington Bush 22 alvin Canady 17 Da’Marcus Griggs 13 Darren Dillard 12 Mishak rivas 3 e.J. LeBlanc 94 andrew Brooks 91 kyle anderson 80 Darius Bolden 19 Joe Chaisson 70 Calvin Gore 56 Paul sienkiewich 61 D.J. Hall 69 Daniel Bernard 58 steven kenney 64 taylor Haese 68 Winston ruelas 77 Michael schneeweis 71 alex Luna73 Jontahan Vernon

8 travis Houston 42 sam Pier 60 adley eshraghipour 92 Jamil kazen 93 Garrett Hood 72 ralston Dews 98 Leon Woosley 99 ron Jackson 52 Marcus Clark 31 Joplo Bartu 44 Joe Bell 50 Patrick strodtman 36 Brian Iwuji 41 Charles Holmes 1 Drenard Williams 14 Derek Lopez 7 Will thompson 2 Darryl Morris 33 t.P. Miller 30 Jason McLean 25 kenneth Hampton 21 Mario Wiggins

96 ryan Batchelor 28 Justin Garelick 48 Ben Follis 96 ryan Batchelor 42 sam Pier 5 alvaro Garcia 48 Ben Follis 5 alvaro Garcia 23 karrington Bush 22 alvin Canady 7 Will thompson 1 Drenard Williams

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season outlookLast season, texas state won its first outright nCaa Division I conference championship

with an 8-5 overall record and 5-2 mark in the southland Conference. texas state also appeared in the Football Championship subdivision playoffs for the second time in four years, and set a school record by winning five road games. the Bobcats also won their first non-conference road game since the 2001 season. texas state ended the season ranked 22nd in the final sports network poll and 23rd in the final FCs Coaches poll.

Brad Wright enters his third season as head coach at his alma mater with a squad that returns 43 lettermen and 14 starters. eight of the returning starters are on offense and are headlined by senior record-setting quarterback Bradley George and junior all-southland running back karrington Bush.

George returns as a three-year starter for the Bobcats. Last year, he was ranked sixth nationally in passing efficiency rating after completing 181-of-301 passes for 2,660 yards and 26 touchdowns. He enters his senior year having thrown for 6,757 yards and 55 touchdowns in his career, which ranks second in both categories at texas state.

Bush ran for 1,065 yards and 11 touchdowns on just 136 carries last year. His 7.8 yards per carry ranked second nationally and he joins Chris evans of samford as the only two FCs sophomore runners nationally to rush for more than 1,000 yards in each of the last two years. Bush also ranked sixth nationally and led the southland in all-purpose yards with an average of 179.23 yards per game. Bush also caught 22 passes for 210 yards and two touchdowns and returned 42 kickoffs for 1,055 yards and one score.

sophomores Mishak rivas and Daren Dillard, who combined for 65 receptions for 1,058 yards and eight touchdowns, will be called upon to fill the void left by first-team all-conference selection Cameron Luke. a pair of three-year lettermen and two-year starters, alex Luna and Calvin Gore, joins all-southland guard D.J. Hall on the offensive line, which ranked 19th nationally in fewest quarterback sacks allowed.

While the Bobcats have to replace three starters on their defensive line, they do have some veteran players returning to play those positions. the lone returning starter is senior end travis Houston, who led the team in sacks (seven) and ranked third among conference leaders with 15 tackles for losses. sophomore adley eshraghipour, senior Garrett Hood and junior Leon Woodley emerged as the three other starters in the spring and will be called on to step into a more prominent role.

the most solid position on texas state’s team this season could be at linebacker where starters Marcus Clark and Joe Bell return at rover and middle linebacker, respectively. Clark recorded 85 tackles last season and ranked second among team leaders after leading the Bobcats in tackles two years ago with 71 stops. Bell also had 69 tackles and intercepted two passes while starting 12 games at middle linebacker.

the Bobcats also should be improved in the secondary with the return of part-time starting cornerbacks Drenard Williams and Will thompson, along with the emergence of kenneth Hampton at free safety. Last season Williams started eight games for the Bobcats and broke up nine passes, while thompson started seven games and played in 11 contests. He had 30 tackles, including five stops for losses last season. Hampton moved over to free

safety early last season and continues to get better at the position. He finished last year with 42 tackles and intercepted three passes to rank second among team leaders.

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texas stateBrad wright

head Coachtexas state, 1981third yearoverall record: 12-12record at texas state: 12-12

Wright launched his collegiate head coaching career at his alma mater in the spring of 2007. In his first season, the Bobcats featured an high-powered offensive attack that ranked 18th nationally in total offense and produced a 2,000-yard passer, 1,000-yard rusher and a 1,000-yard receiver in the same season for the first time in school history.

after the season ended, Wright put his troops through a rigorous conditioning program and spring practice to help develop some more consistent and physical play. those efforts paid off last fall when the Bobcats posted an 8-5 overall record and won their first outright southland Conference championship in 2008. the season also featured the school’s first non-conference road win since 2001 and the Bobcats clinched the league title with their first overtime win since 2005 with a 48-45 victory at sam Houston state in the final regular season game. the victory at sam Houston state also set a school record for most road wins as a nCaa Division I school with five.

In his first season as head coach, senior punter Chris MacDonald earned first-team all-american honors, while Luke earned first-team all-southland Conference honors after catching 60 passes for 1,035 yards. Bush was named the southland freshman of the year and a second-team all-conference selection as a running back. nick Clark was named texas state’s first-ever Draddy award Finalist, national Football Foundation national scholar-athlete and a CosIDa/esPn the Magazine academic all-american second-team selection.

Wright returned to texas state, his alma mater, as an assistant head coach, running backs coach and special teams coordinator in 2004. During that span, the Pearsall, texas native played a significant role in the resurgence of texas state’s football program. texas state has posted a 21-15 record, won a share of the conference title and advanced to the semifinals of the nCaa Division I football playoffs in 2005 under Wright’s leadership in addition to the 2008 outright conference title. the Bobcats had suffered through 15 losing seasons in 19 years of competition in the FCs.

Wright began his coaching career as a student assistant coach for Wacker’s 1981 nCaa Division II national championship team. after working two seasons at Louisiana-Lafayette, Wright enjoyed a highly successful tenure as a high school coach in texas. Prior to joining the texas state staff, Wright spent the previous four seasons as the director of athletics and head football coach at new Braunfels’ Canyon High school where he helped turn around a struggling football program. He was also the head coach at east Bernard and karnes City.

Wright’s association with winning at texas state dates back to the late 1970s when he originally walked on to the Bobcat football program as a wide receiver before starting one season at running back and then moved over to the defensive side of the ball under Bobcat coaches Bill Miller and Jim Wacker. He was a two-year starter at free safety for texas state and was a defensive leader on the 1980 Lone star Conference championship team.

Wright earned his bachelor’s degree in physical education from texas state in 1981. He is married to the former kim Pesek, a 1996 texas state alum, and they have a daughter, Paige.

Year School Overall SLC2007 texas state 4-7 3-42008 texas state 8-5 5-2totalS 12-12 8-6 (.500) (.571)

Career reCord

the wright FileBirthdate: ...................................... July 10, 1959Hometown: ................................Pearsall, texasHigh school: ................................Pearsall HighCollege: .................................texas state, 1981Wife: ..................................................................kimDaughter: ................................ Paige elizabeth

Brad Wright

Name Years RecordO.W. strahan 1919-34 70-53-9Joe Cheaney 1935-41 23-42-5George Vest 1946-50 28-16-3Milton Jowers 1951-53, 61-64 48-18-2r.W. Parker 1954-59 31-24-3Jack Henry 1960 2-8-0Bill Miller 1964-78 94-53-3Jim Wacker 1979-82 42-8-0John O’ Hara 1983-89 36-41-0Dennis Franchione 1990-91 13-9-0Jim Bob Helduser 1992-96 20-34-1Bob DeBesse 1997-02 27-39-0Manny Matsakis 2003 4-8-0David Bailiff 2004-06 21-15-0Brad Wright 2007-Present 12-12-0

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Bradley george #9sr., 6-6, 220quarterbacknew Braunfels, texasCanyon

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aBout the BoBCats• Texas State enters the 2009 season picked to win its second straight southland Conference championship after the Bobcats won their first outright conference title since 1982. texas state also was the 2005 southland co-champion.

• Texas State also looks to become the first Bobcat football team to record back-to-back winning seasons since 1991 after recording a 6-5 record in 1990 and a 7-4 mark in 1991. the Bobcats were 5-5-1 in 1992.

• Brad Wright enters his third season as head coach after leading texas state to eight wins in 2008. It marks just the second time since the Bobcats entered the nCaa Division I ranks in 1987 that they have won eight games in a season. the other time was in 2005 when Wright was the assistant and helped lead texas state to an 11-3 record and the nCaa Division I FCs semifinals.

• The Bobcats return 43 lettermen and 13 starters from last season’s team that won texas state’s first outright southland Conference Championship and finished the season no. 22 in the sports network and no. 23 in the aFCa FCs polls.

• In his first two years as a collegian, Karrington Bush joined Claude Jacobs as the only two texas state running backs to rush over 1,000 yards in back-to-back seasons when he gained 1,065 yards on 136 carries. He ranked second nationally with an average of 7.8 yards per carry, and that is the second-highest rushing average in school history.

• Karrington Bush also became the first Texas State player to gain over 1,000 yards in kickoff returns when he returned 42 kicks for 1,055 yards and one touchdown in 2008. not only did Bush join Claude Jacobs as the only two texas state running backs to rush over 1,000 yards in two straight seasons, he broke the school’s kickoff return record that was held by Jacobs when he returned 42 kickoffs for 1,055 yards in 2008.

• Three-year starting quarterback Bradley George ranks third among texas state career leaders with 6,435 yards passing and enters the 2009 season needing to throw for 772 yards to become texas state’s all-time career leader.

• George ranked seventh among FCS quarterbacks in passing efficiency after completing 181 of his 301 passes for 2,660 yards and 26 touchdowns in 2008. It marks the second straight season he has thrown for over 2,000 yards, making him the only texas state quarterback to accomplish the feat.

• Texas State returns four starters from its offensive line that paved the way for one of the nation’s top 25 rushing offenses and ranked 19th nationally in fewest sacks allowed. Preseason all-southland Conference First-team guard D.J. Hall earned all-sLC second-team honors in his first season as a starter last year, while senior tackles Calvin Gore and alex Luna earned preseason all-sLC second-team honors after starting every game the last two seasons. the other returning starter is junior Winston ruelas, who made six starts at left guard.

One of two texas state running backs to rush for more than 1,000 yards in back-to-back seasons, Bush has rushed 273 times for 2,104 yards and 14 touchdowns in two seasons, including 11 as a sophomore in 2008 … has 38 career receptions for 326 yards with two touchdowns … in 24 career games as a returner, he has 63 returns for 1,521 yards and averages 24.1 return yards per game … an honorable mention all-american selection at running back by the sports network in 2008 when he was named first-team all-southland Conference at running back and second team all-conference as a return specialist … rushed for 1,065 yards and 11 touchdowns on 136 carries as a sophomore … returned 42 kickoffs for 1,055 yards and one tD … named the southland’s freshman of the year in 2007.

a three-year starter at quarterback, George earned honorable mention all-southland Conference and all-academic team honors after becoming the first quarterback to throw for more than 2,000 yards in consecutive seasons … in 33 career games, George has com-pleted 495-of-868 passes for 6,435 yards with 53 touchdowns … ranked in the top-six nationally in passing efficiency with a rating of 158.88 … completed 181-of-301 passes for 2,660 yards and a school-record 26 touchdowns as a junior … his 2,660 yards passing and 2,679 yards of total offense rank third in school history in a single season … threw for 2,099 yards and 16 touchdowns as a junior … named second-team all-conference as a redshirt freshman in 2006.

Houston was one of 43 student-athletes named to the FCs athletics Directors associa-tion academic all-star team as a junior … in 33 career games, Houston has 135 tackles, including 62 solo, to go along with 11 career sacks, one interception, three forced fumbles and four recoveries … started all 13 games at defensive end in 2008 … ranked fourth in conference and led the team with seven sacks and was third in the conference in tackles for loss with 15 … three fumble recoveries also led the team … finished 2008 with 59 total tackles, including 29 solo … had second-career game with two sacks at stephen F. austin in 2008 … named to the Capital One/southland Conference Football all-academic team for the second consecutive season.

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Date Opponent Result Attendanceaug. 30 .............. angelo state ........................................................W, 21-14 ....................... 13,952sept. 6 ................ at sMU ...................................................................L, 36-47 ......................... 22,218sept. 20 ............. at northern Colorado .......................................W, 38-35 ..........................7,246sept. 27 ............. southern Utah ....................................................L, 20-34 ......................... 12,301Oct. 4 .................. texas southern ...................................................W, 63-39 ....................... 11,561Oct. 18 ............... Central arkansas* ..............................................L, 24-31 ......................... 10,418Oct. 11 ............... at Mcneese state* .............................................W, 45-42 ....................... 12,304Oct. 25 ............... at stephen F. austin* ........................................W, 62-21 ....................... 11,400nov. 1 ................. northwestern state* .........................................L, 31-34Ot .........................9,100nov. 8 ................. at southeastern Louisiana* ............................W, 38-24 ..........................3,267nov. 15 .............. nicholls* ................................................................W, 34-10 ....................... 10,016nov. 22 .............. at sam Houston state* ....................................W, 48-45Ot .......................9,045nov. 29 .............. at Montana ...........................................................L, 13-31 ......................... 19,489


G Att Gain Loss Net Avg TD Long Avg/GBush, karrington 13 136 1,086 21 1,065 7.8 11 63 81.9Zwinggi, stan 13 114 667 25 642 5.6 5 39 49.4Canady, alvin 13 73 338 16 322 4.4 5 38 24.8rivas, Mishak 13 23 152 16 136 5.9 0 18 10.5Burton, Blake 12 25 64 0 64 2.6 4 7 5.3Total 13 460 2,641 248 2,393 5.2 26 63 184.1Opponents 13 489 2,557 286 2,271 4.6 22 80 174.7

Passing G Effic Att-Cmp-Int Pct Yds TD Lng Avg/GGeorge, Bradley 12 158.88 301-181-6 60.1 2,660 26 91 221.7toon, Clint 12 125.30 126-73-6 57.9 839 8 39 69.9Total 13 147.25 432-254-12 58.8 3,499 34 91 269.2Opponents 13 135.36 477-277-15 58.1 3,489 32 76 268.4

Receiving G No. Yds Avg TD Long Avg/GLuke, Cameron 13 73 1268 17.4 17 70 97.5rivas, Mishak 13 40 625 15.6 3 71 48.1Dillard, Daren 13 25 433 17.3 5 48 33.3Bush, karrington 13 22 210 9.5 2 29 16.2LeBlanc, e.J. 12 21 175 8.3 1 28 14.6Total 13 254 3,499 13.8 34 91 269.2Opponents 13 277 3,489 12.6 32 76 268.4

Tackles G Solo Asst Tot TFL (Yds) Sacks (Yds)smith, Courtney 13 67 50 117 8.0 (33) 2 (20)Clark, Marcus 13 42 43 85 7.0 (29) 3 (21)Williams, Jamal 13 41 33 74 3.5 (8) 0 (0)Bell, Joe 13 35 34 69 4.0 (14) 1 (9)Houston, travis 13 29 29 58 12.0 (51) 7 (39)

Interceptions G No. Yds Avg TD LongCrosby, Morris 9 4 51 12.8 0 22Hampton, kenneth 12 3 27 9.0 0 27smith, Courtney 13 2 9 4.5 0 9Bell, Joe 13 2 31 15.5 1 26Williams, Jamal 13 1 0 0.0 0 0Total 15 164 10.9 1 37Opponents 12 177 14.8 1 40

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No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown/Last School 83 Cedric alexander Wr 6-2 185 Fr. round rock, texas/Hardin simmons 85 steven alvarez Wr 6-0 185 Jr. austin, texas/sam Houston state 91 kyle anderson te 6-5 265 sr. the Woodlands, texas/LsU 88 Devin Baker te 6-5 230 Fr. Canyon Lake, texas/smithson Valley 31 Joplo Bartu LB 6-2 203 Fr. Hockley, texas/Waller 96 ryan Batchelor P/Pk 6-2 180 Jr. arlington, texas/James Martin 44 Joe Bell LB 6-0 210 sr. Houston, texas/Cypress-Falls 26 Phillip Benning CB/kr 6-0 170 Fr. the Colony, texas/the Colony 80 Darius Bolden Wr 6-0 175 so. Houston, texas/Cypress Falls 94 andrew Brooks te 6-7 270 sr. richmond, texas/texas a&M-kingsville 95 Prestin Brown DL 6-3 236 Fr. Chishcogo, Minn./Grand Prairie (texas) 23 karrington Bush rB 5-11 185 Jr. Whitewright, texas/Whitewright 22 alvin Canady rB 5-8 200 sr. san Marcos, texas/san Marcos 46 Michael Carmona LB 6-2 217 Jr. round rock, texas/round rock 19 Joe Chaisson Wr 6-3 190 so. Beaumont, texas/arkansas 55 Michael Chambers OL 6-3 280 Jr. Merced, Calif./Merced CC 66 Derrick Clark OL 6-3 275 Fr. Deer Park, texas/Deer Park 52 Marcus Clark LB 5-10 199 Jr. Fort Worth, texas/everman 43 Jamie Clavell-Head De 6-2 220 Fr. reno, nev./Bishop Manogue 76 Jeff Clermond DL 6-2 286 Fr. Desoto, texas/Desoto 63 Lee Conoly OL 6-3 255 Fr. Lubbock, texas/Frenship 18 Xavier Daniels DB 6-0 165 Fr. Giddings, texas/Giddings 72 ralston Dews DL 6-1 340 Fr. tyler, texas/Lee 13 Daren Dillard Wr 6-2 180 so. Garland, texas/Lakeview Centennial 60 adley eshraghipour DL 6-4 250 so. arlington, texas/Martin 48 Ben Follis P 5-11 190 so. arlington, texas/Martin 5 alvaro Garcia Wr/QB 6-1 200 so, Laredo, texas/Laredo 28 Justin Garelick Pk 5-11 150 Fr. Pflugerville, texas/Pflugerville 9 Bradley George QB 6-6 220 sr. new Braunfels, texas/Canyon 70 Calvin Gore OL 6-5 305 sr. Canyon Lake, texas/smithson Valley 17 DaMarcus Griggs Wr 6-1 185 Jr. Bay City, texas/Bay City 65 rufino Gutierrez De 6-3 235 so. Misson, texas/south texas College 64 taylor Haese OL 6-1 295 Jr. Burnet, texas/Burnet 61 D.J. Hall OL 6-3 300 so. Palestine, texas/Palestine 25 kenneth Hampton DB 6-1 189 Jr. tyler, texas/John tyler 35 trey Hampton FB 5-11 235 sr. Fort Worth, texas/richland Hills 54 Jayson Hannan OL 6-3 283 Jr. Waxahachie, texas/Oklahoma 45 Matt Harris LB 5-9 185 so. katy, texas/Cinco ranch 11 tim Hawkins QB 6-2 200 Fr. Corpus Christi, texas/Carroll 16 Brian Hill QB 5-11 190 so. smithson Valley, texas/Houston 41 Charles Holmes LB 6-3 237 so. austin, texas/Bowie 93 Garrett Hood DL 6-0 291 sr. Laurel springs, n.J./College of the sequoyahs 8 travis Houston DL 6-2 223 sr. Converse, texas/Judson 74 Chase Howland OL 6-3 296 Fr. Plano, texas/Plano east 37 Dexter Imade rB 5-11 190 Fr. rowlett, texas/rowlett 36 Bryan Iwuji LB 6-0 231 so. Lewisville, texas/Hebron 99 ron Jackson De 6-3 245 Jr. Carrollton, texas/arizona 92 Jamil kazen DL 6-3 255 Fr. Boerne, texas/Boerne 58 steven kenney OL 6-1 300 so. Pearland, texas/Pearland 3 e.J. LeBlanc Wr 5-7 160 sr. Beaumont, texas/Blinn College 62 sean Leffingwell DL 6-0 225 Fr. arlington, texas/Lamar 34 Brian Lilly LB 6-0 215 Fr. Denison, texas/Denison 14 Derek Lopez DB 6-0 167 so. Grand Prairie, texas/south Grand Prairie 71 alex Luna OL 6-4 295 sr. Houston, texas/aldine eisenhower 59 Brandon Madden DL 6-2 290 Jr. round rock, texas/UaB 78 roger Martinez De 6-4 254 Fr. kyle, texas/Lehman 6 Cody Matthews Wr 6-4 180 Fr. san antonio, texas/smithson Valley 84 Woody McClendon te 6-3 250 Jr. texarkana, texas/kilgore 32 kindred McClure rB 5-9 178 so. Corpus Christi, texas/Calallen 81 Blake McColloch DL 6-5 240 Fr. Midland, texas/Midland Greenwood 30 Jason McLean DB 5-11 200 Fr. san antonio, texas/Madison 29 Jeff McVaney rB 6-2 220 so. Houston, texas/strake Jesuit 33 t.P. Miller DB 6-2 190 Jr. san Marcos, texas/san Marcos 40 Josh Minde LB 5-11 220 so. richardson, texas/arkansas 2 Darryl Morris DB 5-10 175 Fr. san antonio, texas/Warren 97 Jordan norfleet De 6-2 205 Fr. Houston, texas/Clear Brook 38 kevin Odelusi LB 5-11 196 sr. Grand Prairie, texas/Mansfield summit 47 adrian Parker DB 5-10 158 Fr. Garland, texas/south Garland 42 sam Pier DL 6-2 213 sr. Huffman, texas/Hargrove 20 trey raucheck DB 5-11 160 Fr. anderson, texas /navasota 24 Frank reddic rB 5-11 195 Fr. kilgore, texas/kilgore 12 Mishak rivas Wr 5-7 155 so. Weslaco, texas/Weslaco 68 Winston ruelas OL 6-3 300 Jr. Victoria, texas/st. Joseph 77 Michael schneeweis OL 6-3 325 sr. anaheim, Calif./Fullerton College 4 Corey scott Wr 6-3 185 so. Cuero, texas/Cuero 56 Paul sienkiewich OL 6-6 290 sr. Junction, texas/McMurry 15 eric soza QB 6-1 185 Fr. Beeville, texas/Beeville 50 Patrick strodtman LB 6-0 244 so. Flower Mound, texas/sMU 10 Carl swain rB 5-10 180 Fr. refugio, texas/refugio 7 Will thompson DB 5-10 174 sr. katy, texas/katy 90 David torres DL 5-10 265 Fr. edinburg, texas/south texas College 27 shalamar traylor s 6-4 181 Fr. Denison, texas/Denison 73 Jon Vernon OL 6-5 300 so. Port arthur, texas/Port arthur 51 Jonathan Ward DL 6-1 220 Fr. Lumberton, texas/Lumberton 21 Mario Wiggins DB 6-1 190 Fr. san antonio, texas/Madison 1 Drenard Williams DB 5-11 195 sr. Beaumont, texas/Iowa state 98 Leon Woolsey DL 6-6 230 Jr. Brackettville, texas/Brackett 49 Josh Wray FB 6-0 218 Fr. Boerne, texas/samuel V. Champion

alPhaBetiCal roster No. Name Pos. 1 Drenard Williams DB 2 Darryl Morris DB 3 e.J. LeBlanc Wr 4 Corey scott Wr 5 alvaro Garcia Wr/QB 6 Cody Matthews Wr 7 Will thompson DB 8 travis Houston DL 9 Bradley George QB 10 Carl swain rB 11 tim Hawkins QB 12 Mishak rivas Wr 13 Daren Dillard Wr 14 Derek Lopez DB 15 eric soza QB 16 Brian Hill QB 17 DaMarcus Griggs Wr 18 Xavier Daniels DB 19 Joe Chaisson Wr 20 trey raucheck DB 21 Mario Wiggins DB 22 alvin Canady rB 23 karrington Bush rB 24 Frank reddic rB 25 kenneth Hampton DB 26 Phillip Benning CB/kr 27 shalamar traylor s 28 Justin Garelick Pk 29 Jeff McVaney rB 31 Joplo Bartu LB 32 kindred McClure rB 32 rio alexander s 33 t.P. Miller DB 34 Brian Lilly LB 35 trey Hampton FB 36 Bryan Iwuji LB 37 Dexter Imade rB 38 kevin Odelusi LB 40 Josh Minde LB 41 Charles Holmes LB 42 sam Pier DL 43 Jamie Clavell-Head De 44 Joe Bell LB 45 Matt Harris LB 46 Michael Carmona LB 47 adrian Parker DB 48 Ben Follis P 49 Josh Wray FB 50 Patrick strodtman LB 51 Jonathan Ward DL 52 Marcus Clark LB 54 Jayson Hannan OL 55 Michael Chambers OL 56 Paul sienkiewich OL 58 steven kenney OL 59 Brandon Madden DL 60 adley eshraghipour DL 61 D.J. Hall OL 62 sean Leffingwell DL 63 Lee Conoly OL 64 taylor Haese OL 65 rufino Gutierrez De 66 Derrick Clark OL 68 Winston ruelas OL 70 Calvin Gore OL 71 alex Luna OL 72 ralston Dews DL 73 Jon Vernon OL 74 Chase Howland OL 76 Jeff Clermond DL 77 Michael schneeweis OL 78 roger Martinez De 80 Darius Bolden Wr 81 Blake McColloch DL 84 Woody McClendon te 85 steven alvarez Wr 88 Devin Baker te 90 David torres DL 91 kyle anderson te 92 Jamil kazen DL 93 Garrett Hood DL 94 andrew Brooks te 95 Prestin Brown DL 96 ryan Batchelor P/Pk 97 Jordan norfleet De 98 Leon Woolsey DL 99 ron Jackson De

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ConFeRenCe oveRaLLSchool w L Pct. w L Pct. Home away neut. StreakCentral arkansas* 6 1 .857 10 2 .833 7-0 2-2 1-0 w3texas state 5 2 .714 8 5 .615 3-3 5-2 0-0 l1McNeese state 4 3 .571 7 4 .636 3-2 4-2 0-0 l1Northwestern state 4 3 .571 7 5 .583 5-2 2-3 0-0 l3Nicholls state 3 4 .429 3 6 .333 2-2 1-4 0-0 w1southeastern louisiana 2 5 .286 5 7 .417 3-2 2-5 0-0 l1sam houston state 2 5 .286 4 6 .400 2-3 2-3 0-0 l2stephen F. austin 2 5 .286 4 8 .333 3-4 1-4 0-0 l5* ineligible for Southland Conference Championship

2008 Southland ConferenCe review

Nov. 29 – First-Round GamesNo. 1 James Madison 38, wofford 35

at Harrisonburg, Va.

Villanova 55, Colgate 28at Villanova, Pa.

no. 4 Montana 31, Texas State 13at Missoula, Mont.

weber state 49, Cal Poly 35at San Luis Obispo, Calif.

No. 2 appalachian state 37, south Carolina state 21at Boone, N.C.

richmond 38, eastern kentucky 10at Richmond, Va.

No. 3 UNI 40, Maine 15at Cedar Falls, Iowa

New hampshire 29, southern Illinois 20at Carbondale, Ill.

Dec. 6 – Quarterfinal GamesJames Madison 31, Villanova 27


Montana 24, weber state 13at Missoula, Mont.

richmond 33, appalachian state 13at Boone, N.C.

UNI 36, New hampshire 34at Cedar Falls, Iowa

Dec. 12 – Semifinal GameMontana 35, James Madison 27


Dec. 13 – Semifinal Gamerichmond 21, UNI 20

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Dec. 19 – Championship Gamerichmond 24, Montana 7

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since joining the league in 1987, never before had the texas state football program been able to call itself the outright champions of the southland Conference. But in 2008, a season that saw the “Comeback Cats” rally from a deficit to win on five different occasions, texas state climbed its way to the mountain top.

saving their biggest and best comeback of the season for when they needed it the most in their regular season finale, the Bobcats rallied from a 21-0 deficit to defeat rival sam houston state in overtime, 48-45, and grabbed hold of their second southland crown since 2005, when they shared their first title with Nicholls.

after a 0-2 start in conference play, the win over the Bearkats pushed the Bobcats’ southland record to 5-2, a game better than both McNeese state, which saw its chance at a share of the southland crown slip away with a loss in the regular season finale to Central arkansas, and Northwestern state. while Central arkansas finished with a league-best 6-1 record, the Bears were ineligible to qualify for the conference title during their transition period from Division II into the Division I Football Championship subdivision.

By virtue of winning the outright southland title, texas state earned the league’s automatic bid into the FCs playoffs, where it collided with perennial power and fourth-seeded Montana. the Bobcats jumped out to a 10-0 lead on the road against the Grizzlies, but it was not enough as the eventual tournament finalists mounted their own rally for a 31-13 victory.

while the Bobcats fell short of their ultimate goal of winning a national championship, they finished the season ranked as high as No. 22 in the nation in the season-ending polls and had multiple individual postseason accolades to boot. In addition to landing wide receiver Cameron luke, running back karrington Bush, fullback Blake Burton and center Jeff Bowen on the all-southland first team, luke garnered all-american honors as a third-team selection by the sports Network.

In all, texas state boasted nine all-conference honorees and four southland all-academic selections, including travis houston, one of 43 student-athletes from throughout the nation to be named to the 11th annual Football Championship subdivision athletics Directors association academic all-star team.

texaS State ClaimS firSt outright title

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SePT. 1 offensive: ......................Nathan Brown, UCa Defensive: ........................Gary riggs, Nwla special teams: ......Quinten lawrence, MCN

SePT. 8 offensive: .....................Cameron luke, tXst Defensive: ..............................larry hart, UCa special teams: .................. Pieri Feazell, UCa

SePT. 15 offensive: ............................ Brian Babin, slU Defensive: .........................Mark Newbill, slU special teams: ...........eddie Carmona, UCa

SePT. 22 offensive: ............................ andre Cryer, slU Defensive: ................. Courtney smith, tXst special teams: ......... lardarius webb, NICh

SePT. 29 offensive: ........................rhett Bomar, shsU Co-Defensive: ........... tommy Connors, slU Co-Defensive: ..............Jabara williams, sFa special teams: ............... Vincent Pervis, sFa

oCT. 6 offensive: ................ Derrick Fourroux, MCN Defensive: ........................allen Nelson, MCN special teams: .......................Cory long, sFa

oCT. 13 offensive: ...................Bradley George, tXst Defensive: ................. Mack Dampier, Nwla special teams: ......... lardarius webb, NICh

oCT. 20 offensive: ............ toddrick Pendland, MCN Defensive: .....................Jabara williams, sFa special teams: ......... lardarius webb, NICh

oCT. 27 offensive: ......................... Chris Bunch, NICh Defensive: ................. lardarius webb, NICh special teams: .....ross schexnayder, NICh

nov. 3 offensive: .................Catron houston, shsU Defensive: ....................... Justin Perry, Nwla special teams: .....ross schexnayder, NICh

nov. 10 offensive: ............ toddrick Pendland, MCN Defensive: ........................allen Nelson, MCN special teams: ..............Patrick Dolan, NICh

nov. 17 offensive: .........................Brent Grimes, UCa Defensive: .................. tommy Connors, slU special teams: ...............Cody samples, slU

nov. 24 offensive: .................... Dudley Guice, Nwla Defensive: ...................... Quinten Pierre, slU special teams: ........ karrington Bush, tXst

2008 Southland ConferenCe reviewPlayerS of the week

Sports Network Rk. Team (First-place votes) Record Points Last 1. richmond (80) ................................................................13-3 ..................2,000 ........................... 7 2. Montana ............................................................................14-2 ..................1,903 ........................... 5 3. James Madison ...............................................................12-2 ..................1,797 ........................... 1 4. Northern Iowa .................................................................12-3 ..................1,733 ........................... 4 5. appalachian state ..........................................................11-3 ..................1,711 ........................... 2 6. Villanova ............................................................................10-3 ..................1,584 ........................... 6 7. weber state ......................................................................10-4 ..................1,441 .........................12 8. New hampshire ..............................................................10-3 ..................1,434 .........................10 9. wofford ................................................................................9-3 ..................1,331 ........................... 8 10. Cal Poly ................................................................................8-3 ..................1,315 ........................... 3 11. southern Illinois ...............................................................9-3 ..................1,165 ........................... 9 12. Central Arkansas ................................................... 10-2 ...............1,072 .................... 11 13. south Carolina state ....................................................10-3 ..................1,023 .........................13 14. liberty ................................................................................10-2 .....................791 .........................14 15. harvard ................................................................................9-1 .....................716 .........................15 16. Colgate .................................................................................9-3 .....................716 .........................16 17. elon .......................................................................................8-4 .....................680 .........................17 18. Maine ....................................................................................8-5 .....................597 .........................20 19. eastern kentucky ..............................................................8-4 .....................564 .........................21 20. william & Mary ..................................................................7-4 .....................440 .........................19 21. McNeese State ......................................................... 7-4 ..................420 .................... 18 22. Texas State ............................................................... 8-5 ..................322 .................... 23 23. Jacksonville state .............................................................8-3 .....................264 .........................22 24. Grambling .........................................................................11-2 .....................235 ........................Nr 25. Prairie View .........................................................................9-1 .....................172 .........................25Others receiving votes: tennessee-Martin 124, albany 116, south Dakota state 91, Furman 55, tennessee state 43 Brown 40, Massachusetts 32, Florida a&M 24, Jacksonville 19, eastern washington 17, western Illinois 14, holy Cross 13, Georgia southern 12, North Dakota state 11, Northwestern State 7, Montana state 5, san Diego 4, Bethune-Cookman.

FCS CoachesRk. Team (First-place votes) Record Points Last 1. richmond (24) .................................................................13-3 .................... 600 ........................... 6 2. Montana ............................................................................14-2 .....................559 .......................... 5 3. James Madison ...............................................................12-2 .....................540 ........................... 1 4. Northern Iowa .................................................................12-3 .....................538 .......................... 4 5. appalachian state ..........................................................11-3 .....................507 ........................... 2 6. Villanova ............................................................................10-3 .....................465 ........................... 7 7. New hampshire ..............................................................10-3 .....................434 .........................10 8. Cal Poly ................................................................................8-3 .....................419 ........................... 3 9. weber state ......................................................................10-4 .....................398 ...................... t12 10. southern Illinois ...............................................................9-3 .....................389 ........................... 8 11. wofford ................................................................................9-3 .....................386 ........................... 9 12. Central Arkansas ................................................... 10-2 ..................313 .................... 11 13. south Carolina state .....................................................10-3 .....................298 ...................... t12 14. harvard ................................................................................9-1 .....................237 .........................14 15. liberty ................................................................................10-2 .....................231 .........................15 16. Maine ....................................................................................8-5 .....................181 .........................21 17. Colgate .................................................................................9-3 .....................176 .........................16 18. eastern kentucky ..............................................................8-4 .....................160 .........................22 19. elon .......................................................................................8-4 .....................154 .........................19 20. william and Mary .............................................................7-4 .....................147 .........................18 21. McNeese State ......................................................... 7-4 ..................138 .................... 17 22. Jacksonville state .............................................................8-3 .....................112 .........................20 23. Texas State ............................................................... 8-5 ..................107 ....................NR 24. Grambling ............................................................... 11-2 ........................92 .........................25 25. Prairie View .........................................................................9-1 ........................69 .........................23Other receiving votes: Ut Martin (40), Florida a&M (33), Massachusetts (24), Furman (17), south Dakota state (15), albany (10), tennessee state (8), holy Cross (2), Northwestern State (1).

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First Team OffensePos. name University Ht. wt. Cl. HometownQB Nathan Brown Central arkansas 6-2 214 sr. russellville, ark.rB toddrick Pendland McNeese state 5-10 175 Jr. Newton, texasrB karrington Bush texas state 5-10 182 so. whitewright, texasFB Blake Burton texas state 6-0 237 sr. hungerford, texaswr Cameron luke texas state 6-2 211 sr. houston, texaswr Dominque edison stephen F. austin 6-3 200 sr. san augustine, texaste Marquez Branson Central arkansas 6-3 248 sr. starkville, Miss.ol eman Naghavi McNeese state 6-2 300 sr. katy, texasol kyle link McNeese state 6-6 290 sr. lake Charles, la.ol lane Freiwald Central arkansas 6-7 318 Jr. little rock, ark.ol Jeff Bowen texas state 6-1 275 sr. N. richland hills, texasol Jeremy Ford Central arkansas 6-1 284 sr. Bastrop, la.Pk robert weeks Northwestern state 6-0 195 sr. Pineville, la.

First Team DefenseDl larry hart Central arkansas 6-1 255 Jr. Madison, Miss.Dl tim knicky stephen F. austin 6-4 235 Jr. Cedar Park, texasDl Vaalyn Jackson McNeese state 6-0 285 sr. sulphur, la.Dl Chris Brown sam houston state 6-2 220 Jr. texarkana, texaslB allen Nelson McNeese state 6-2 210 sr. Beaumont, texaslB Jabara williams stephen F. austin 6-3 205 so. Garrison, texasDB lardarius webb Nicholls state 5-10 205 sr. opelika, ala.DB tommy Connors southeastern la. 6-0 195 Jr. Marrero, la.DB Pieri Feazell Central arkansas 5-11 206 Jr. Mount olive, Miss.DB wesley eckles Northwestern state 6-0 185 Jr. Mansfield, la.DB anthony Gambles Central arkansas 5-9 174 Jr. Byhalia, Miss.P Patrick Dolan Nicholls state 6-1 180 so. Mobile, ala.rs lardarius webb Nicholls state 5-10 205 sr. opelika, ala.

Second Team OffenseQB rhett Bomar sam houston state 6-2 215 sr. Grand Prairie, texasrB Byron lawrence Northwestern state 5-8 197 sr. North little rock, ark.rB Brent Grimes Central arkansas 5-9 194 Jr. Baton rouge, la.FB Nick Cowger Central arkansas 6-1 236 Jr. Vilonia, ark.wr steven whitehead McNeese state 5-8 173 sr. slidell, la.wr Catron houston sam houston state 5-11 184 sr. houston, texaste wes Mangan McNeese state 6-4 245 Jr. Brenham, texasol Brad Gordon Central arkansas 6-1 294 sr. little rock, ark.ol Nigel Cormier Nicholls state 6-1 250 sr. lafayette, la.ol lance Fremin McNeese state 6-1 300 sr. starkville, Miss.ol D.J. hall texas state 6-2 280 Fr. Palestine, texasol hunter schmidt sam houston state 6-3 304 Jr. alvin, texasPk andrew Ireland texas state 5-8 188 sr. Cedar hill, texas

Second Team DefenseDl taylor scott Central arkansas 6-4 264 Jr. little rock, ark.Dl Donavan king texas state 6-2 262 sr. altair, texasDl Zac reddix Nicholls state 6-2 215 Jr. Prairieville, la.Dl ledell love Northwestern state 6-0 240 so. Dallas, texaslB James lancaster Central arkansas 6-0 224 Jr. Cordova, tenn.lB Mack Dampier Northwestern state 6-0 235 sr. west Monroe, la.DB Jeremy haynes McNeese state 5-10 185 sr. waller, texasDB wonseleh Brewer sam houston state 5-8 165 sr. Dallas, texasDB Morris Crosby texas state 5-9 184 sr. houston, texasDB Marquis Powell southeastern la. 5-9 207 sr. Madison, Fla.DB Billy skinner sam houston state 5-11 212 sr. arlington, texasP Jonathan Beard Central arkansas 5-10 165 Jr. weir, Miss.rs karrington Bush texas state 5-10 182 so. whitewright, texas

all-Southland ConferenCe football teamSPlayer of the Year

Nathan Brown, Central arkansas

Offensive Player of the Yeartoddrick Pendland, McNeese state

Defensive Player of the Yearlarry hart, Central arkansas

Freshman of the Yearsimmie Yarborough, southeastern la.

Newcomer of the YearDuane Brooks, stephen F. austin

Coach of the YearClint Conque, Central arkansas

Quarterback: Derrick Fourroux, MCN; Jeremy Moses, sFa; Bradley George, tXst. Running Back: Jay lucas, slU. Fullback: Mat-thew Powledge, shsU; Contravious Parks, sFa. Wide Receiver: willie landers, UCa; eric ware, UCa; Patrick Gordon, NICh; antonio robinson, NICh; Justin wells, shsU. Tight End: simmie Yarborough, slU; John Gilley, tXst. Offensive Linemen: aric Flowers, NICh; tim henderson, Nwla; Nick Grimes, shsU; Brad Bardy, slU; kevin hughes, slU; karl Glimp, sFa; Cameron schacht, sFa. Placekicker: ross schexnayder, NICh. Defensive Linemen: kenton alleyne, MCN; Matt Fairchild, NICh; erik Mikolajchak, shsU; Devin Boutwell, slU; steven honore, slU; travis houston, tXst. Linebacker: Deron Minor, MCN; Nolen Bucek, shsU; Quinten Pierre, slU; Joe Bell, tXst; Courtney smith, tXst. Defensive Back: Derrick Boyd, UCa; Darrell Jenkins, MCN; Justin Perry, Nwla; kenneth hampton, tXst. Punter: Derrick raymer, shsU; Drew Nelson, sFa. Return Specialist: Marquis Powell, slU.

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OffensePos. Name University Cl. GPA MajorQB Bradley George+ texas state Jr. 3.16 Industrial technologywr Dudley Guice^*+ Northwestern state Gr. 3.60 Criminal Justicewr adam Varnado+ Northwestern state sr. 3.33 social studies educationrB Blake Burton+ texas state sr. 3.43 exercise and sports sciencerB Quinten Goodie Northwestern state sr. 3.47 Computer Information systemste Cole wardell southeastern la. so. 3.73 General Businessol eman Naghavi*+ McNeese state sr. 3.23 Managementol David Ballard*# McNeese state Gr. 3.71 exercise scienceol Jordan Bowersox sam houston state Jr. 3.77 Financeol Brad Bardy southeastern la. sr. 3.44 kinesiologyol Casey thurber Central arkansas Jr. 3.53 Chemistryk Cory long*# stephen F. austin sr. 3.91 Finance

DefensePos. Name University Cl. GPA MajorDl tim knicky*+ stephen F. austin Jr. 3.36 kinesiologyDl kendall rodrigue* Northwestern state sr. 3.69 accountingDl travis houston* texas state Jr. 3.77 Computer Information systemsDl taylor scott Central arkansas Jr. 3.10 Marketing and ManagementlB Nolen Bucek+ sam houston state sr. 3.02 MarketinglB Blake Delcambre Northwestern state sr. 3.03 General studiesDB tommy Connors*+ southeastern la. Jr. 3.08 accountingDB Brant linde*# McNeese state sr. 3.62 accountingDB will thompson texas state Jr. 3.02 accountingDB lance lacoste Northwestern state Jr. 3.15 health and exercise scienceDB Jeff sparks+ sam houston state sr. 3.13 Criminal JusticeP Patrick Dolan* Nicholls state so. 3.74 Marketing^ 2008 Southland Football Student-Athlete of the Year* Automatic Selection+ Two-time all-academic selection# Three-time all-academic selection

CaPital one bank/Southland all-aCademiC teamS

three southland Conference football players – Central arkansas quarterback Nathan Brown and defensive end larry hart and Nicholls defensive back lardarius webb – as well as Central arkansas coach Clint Conque finished among the top 10 in balloting for three prestigious awards last season.

Brown finished fifth in the balloting for the Payton award, which honors the top player in the FCs. the award, which is named for the legendary Jackson state and Chicago Bears running back, was claimed by appalachian state quarterback armanti edwards. Brown, the 2008 southland Conference Player of the Year, capped his career by surpassing the 10,000-yard passing mark. the senior from russellville, ark., finished with an even 100 career touchdowns. he completed 254-of-375 passes for 3,206 yards and 31 scores, while maintaining the best pass efficiency (164.7) rating by a conference quarterback.

hart was seventh and webb was ninth in the balloting for the Buck Buchanan award, which is handed out to the top defensive player in the FCs and is named for the famed Grambling state and kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle. eastern wash-ington defensive end Greg Peach won the Buchanan award.

Nearly half of hart’s 43 tackles went for losses. the junior from Madison, Miss., led the conference with 21 tackles for losses of 96 yards and his league-best 15 sacks totaled 75 yards. he broke up five passes, forced one fumble and blocked a kick. he recorded 9.5 tackles for loss in southland play, in addition to eight sacks. webb finished his senior sea-son, which was cut short by two cancelled games due to hurricanes Gustav and Ike, with 55 total tackles, seven pass breakups, three sacks, two fumble recoveries, two interceptions and one forced fumble.

Clint Conque, the head coach at Central arkansas, finished seventh in the balloting for the eddie robinson award, which honors the FCs coach of the year. Conque guided the Bears to the best record in the southland Conference, finishing at 10-2 overall and 6-1 in league play. James Madison head coach Mickey Matthews became the first two-time winner of the robinson award.

another southland player, sam houston state quarterback rhett Bomar finished with the 14th most votes for the Payton award.

Voting for the three awards is conducted by a panel of 102 FCs media members and media relations professionals. Voters received a ballot with stats and informa-tion for each of the 16 finalists for all three awards. Postseason play has no effect on the outcome of the awards.

Texas State, 2008 Southland Conference Champion

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Division i-FCS ................................... 10-6 Big sky ........................................................... 1-1 Big south ...................................................... 1-0 Great west .................................................... 3-2 Missouri Valley ............................................ 1-3 swaC .............................................................. 4-0

FCS Top-25 .......................................... 1-5

Division i-FBS ..................................... 0-9 atlantic Coast .............................................. 0-1 Big 12 ............................................................. 0-2 Conference Usa ......................................... 0-3 Mountain west ........................................... 0-1 southeastern............................................... 0-1 western athletic ........................................ 0-1

non-Division i .................................. 10-0 Central states .............................................. 1-0 Great lakes Valley ...................................... 2-0 Gulf south .................................................... 2-0 lone star ....................................................... 4-0 United states Collegiate ......................... 1-0

home Games ...............................................15-3road Games .................................................4-12Neutral site ..................................................... 1-0

all non-Conference opponents ...20-15

Coaches1. McNeese state (7) .................................492. sam houston state (1) ........................383. Northwestern state ..............................354. Central arkansas ...................................345. Nicholls state..........................................266. texas state ...............................................227. southeastern louisiana ......................138. stephen F. austin .................................... 7

Sports Information Directors1. McNeese state (7) .................................492. Central arkansas ...................................413. sam houston state...............................334. Northwestern state ..............................295. Nicholls state..........................................266. texas state ...............................................237. southeastern louisiana ......................168. stephen F. austin .................................... 7NOTE: First-place votes in parentheses. Voters are not allowed to vote for their own teams.

vS. non-ConferenCe

2008 PreSeaSon PollS

Lardarius Webb, Nicholls

More than a dozen former southland Conference football stars will have the chance to take their talents to the professional arena in 2009 after a widely successful offseason that saw 15 of the league’s alumni signed or drafted by franchises in the National Football league and the Canadian Football league.

one of the most successful National Football league drafts in the southland Confer-ence’s illustrious history, the 2009 edition boasted four draft picks from the southland, the most draftees of any FCs conference. the league had five draft picks in 2002. since 2000, the southland Conference now boasts 25 draft picks.

Cornerback lardarius webb was the first southland Conference and 88th overall player selected in 2009 when he was picked by the Baltimore ravens with the 24th pick of the third round. sam houston state quarterback rhett Bomar was then selected by the New York Giants with the fifth pick (151st overall) in the fifth round.

McNeese state wide receiver Quinten lawrence was selected by the kansas City Chiefs with the second pick (No. 175 overall) in the sixth round. the league’s final selection was stephen F. austin wide receiver Dominique edison, who was taken by the tennessee titans with the 33rd pick (206th overall) in the sixth round.

several other southland football players tendered rookie free agent contracts by vari-ous NFl franchises.

McNeese state boasted a trio of free agent signees following the draft. offensive tackle kyle link became the first Cowboy to join lawrence in the NFl when he was tendered a contract by the New York Jets. shortly following link’s signing, Cowboys defensive back Jeremy haynes signed with the tennessee titans while linebacker allen Nelson inked a deal with the washington redskins.

Central arkansas quarterback Nathan Brown and tight end Marquez Branson have also earned the chance to play in the NFl after they were tendered rookie free agent contracts by the Jacksonville Jaguars and Denver Broncos, respectively.

another of the league’s draft hopefuls was Northwestern state wide receiver Dudley Guice, who signed with the titans.


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2008 nCaa football ChamPionShiP SubdiviSion Playoff braCketFirst Round

Nov. 29Campus Sites

No. 1 James Madison (10-1)

wofford (9-2)

Villanova (9-2)

Colgate (9-2)

No. 4 Montana (11-1)

texas state (8-4)

Cal Poly (8-2)

weber state (9-3)

No. 2 appalachian state (10-2)

south Carolina state (10-2)

richmond (9-3)

eastern kentucky (8-3)

No. 3 Northern Iowa (10-2)

Maine (8-4)

southern Illinois (9-2)

New hampshire (9-2)

Carbondale, Ill.

Cedar Falls, Iowa

Richmond, Va.

Boone, N.C.

San Luis Obispo, Calif.

Missoula, Mont.

Villanova, Pa.

Harrisonburg, Va.

QuarterfinalsDec. 6

Campus Sites

SemifinalsDec. 12-13

Campus Sites

ChampionshipDec. 19

Chattanooga, Tenn.

Chattanooga, Tenn.Friday, Dec. 19

esPN2 National Champion

Harrisonburg, Va.Friday, Dec. 12

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Cedar Falls, Iowasaturday, Dec. 13

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James Madison, 38-35

Villanova, 55-28

Harrisonburg, Va.

Missoula, Mont.

Montana, 31-13

weber state, 49-35

Boone, N.C.

appalachian state, 37-21

richmond, 38-10

Cedar Falls, Iowa

Northern Iowa, 40-15

New hampshire, 29-20

James Madison, 31-27

Montana, 24-13

richmond, 33-13

Northern Iowa, 36-34

Richmond, 24-7

Montana, 35-27

richmond, 21-20

nCaa fCS ChamPionShiP game hiStoryYear Champion Runnerup Score1978 Florida a&M Massachusetts 35-281979 eastern kentucky lehigh 30-71980 Boise state eastern kentucky 31-291981 Idaho state eastern kentucky 34-231982 eastern kentucky Delaware 17-141983 southern Illinois western Carolina 43-71984 Montana state Louisiana Tech 19-61985 Georgia southern Furman 44-421986 Georgia southern arkansas State 48-211987 Louisiana-Monroe Marshall 43-421988 Furman Georgia southern 17-121989 Georgia southern Stephen F. austin 37-341990 Georgia southern Nevada 36-131991 Youngstown state Marshall 25-171992 Marshall Youngstown state 31-28

1993 Youngstown state Marshall 17-51994 Youngstown state Boise state 28-141995 Montana Marshall 22-201996 Marshall Montana 49-291997 Youngstown state Mcneese State 10-91998 Massachusetts Georgia southern 55-431999 Georgia southern Youngstown state 59-242000 Georgia southern Montana 27-252001 Montana Furman 13-62002 western kentucky Mcneese State 34-142003 Delaware Colgate 40-02004 James Madison Montana 31-212005 appalachian state Northern Iowa 21-162006 appalachian state Massachusetts 28-172007 appalachian state Delaware 49-212008 richmond Montana 24-7

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Central Arkansas (10-2, 6-1 Southland) aug. 28 henderson state w, 38-14 12,158sept. 6 UC Davis w, 24-21 10,188sept. 13 vs. arkansas-Pine Bluff w, 41-17 4,823sept. 20 Quincy w, 51-6 10,873sept. 27 at tulsa l, 34-62 20,646oct. 11 sam houston state* w, 48-46 12,312oct.18 at texas state* w, 31-24 10,418oct. 25 southeastern louisiana* w, 28-21 9,113Nov. 1 at Nicholls* l, 17-20 6,197Nov. 8 Northwestern state* w, 42-6 9,767Nov. 15 at stephen F. austin* w, 49-41 7,467Nov. 22 McNeese state* w, 47-30 10,220

McNeese State (7-4, 4-3 Southland) aug. 30 at North Carolina l, 27-35 58,000sept. 6 Delta state w, 52-27 17,148sept. 27 southern Virginia w, 63-7 12,035oct. 4 at south Dakota state w, 46-443ot 15,521oct. 11 texas state* l, 42-45 12,304oct. 18 at sam houston state* w, 28-17 12,117oct. 25 Nicholls* l, 35-38 14,635Nov. 1 at southeastern louisiana* w, 24-14 6,212Nov. 8 stephen F. austin* w, 42-31 13,025Nov. 15 at Northwestern state* w, 24-17 9,710Nov. 22 at Central arkansas* w, 30-47 10,220

Nicholls (3-6, 3-4 Southland) sept. 20 at Memphis l, 10-31 22,167oct. 2 at Northern Iowa l, 14-34 9,028oct. 11 at Northwestern state* l, 28-36 7,922oct. 18 stephen F. austin* l, 39-50 5,892oct. 25 at McNeese state* w, 38-35 14,635Nov. 1 Central arkansas* w, 20-17 6,197Nov. 8 sam houston state* l, 37-47 4,032Nov. 15 at texas state* l, 10-34 10,016Nov. 22 southeastern louisiana* w, 35-28 7,352

Northwestern State (7-5, 4-3 Southland) aug. 30 texas a&M-Commerce w, 30-14 9,294sept. 6 at Baylor l, 6-51 36,258sept. 14 Grambling w, 31-19 8,752sept. 20 Cal Poly l, 18-52 8,284sept. 27 southeastern oklahoma w, 63-12 7,421oct. 11 Nicholls* w, 36-28 7,922oct. 18 at southeastern louisiana* l, 21-26 7,162oct. 25 sam houston state* w, 24-16 8,922Nov. 1 at texas state* w, 34-31ot 9,100Nov. 8 at Central arkansas* l, 6-42 9,767Nov. 15 McNeese state* l, 17-24 9,710Nov. 22 at stephen F. austin* w, 34-24 7,358

Sam Houston St. (4-6, 2-5 Southland) aug. 28 east Central w, 58-14 12,058sept. 20 at kansas l, 14-38 51,767sept. 27 at Gardner-webb w, 49-33 5,200oct. 11 at Central arkansas* l, 46-48 12,312oct. 18 McNeese state* l, 17-28 12,117oct. 25 at Northwestern state* l, 16-24 8,922Nov. 1 stephen F. austin* w, 34-312ot 10,134Nov. 8 at Nicholls* w, 47-37 4,032Nov. 15 southeastern louisiana* l, 27-30ot 7,027Nov. 22 texas state* l, 45-48ot 9,045

Southeastern La. (5-7, 2-5 Southland) aug. 30 at alcorn state w, 34-28 7,500sept. 6 at Mississippi state l, 10-34 41,938sept. 13 south Dakota w, 31-30 5,346sept. 20 at louisiana tech l, 26-41 17,623sept. 27 North Dakota w, 38-35 5,216oct. 4 at stephen F. austin* l, 45-48 7,230oct. 18 Northwestern state* w, 26-21 7,162oct. 25 at Central arkansas* l, 21-28 9,113Nov. 1 McNeese state* l, 14-24 6,212Nov. 8 texas state* l, 24-38 3,267Nov. 15 at sam houston state* w, 30-27ot 7,027Nov. 22 at Nicholls* l, 28-35 7,352

Stephen F. Austin (4-8, 2-5 Southland) aug. 30 langston w, 56-19 8,201sept. 6 at tCU l, 7-67 27,074sept. 20 at western Illinois l, 14-34 14,319sept. 27 south Dakota state l, 48-50 9,623oct. 4 southeastern louisiana* w, 48-45 7,230oct. 11 kentucky wesleyan w, 49-0 8,763oct. 18 at Nicholls* w, 50-39 5,892oct. 25 texas state* l, 21-62 11,400Nov. 1 at sam houston state* l, 31-342ot 10,134Nov. 8 at McNeese state* l, 31-42 13,025Nov. 15 Central arkansas* l, 41-49 7,467Nov. 22 Northwestern state* l, 24-34 7,358

Texas State (8-5, 5-2 Southland) aug. 30 angelo state w, 21-14 13,952sept. 6 at sMU l, 36-47 22,218sept. 20 at Northern Colorado w, 38-35 7,246sept. 27 southern Utah l, 20-34 12,301oct. 4 texas southern w, 63-39 11,561oct. 18 Central arkansas* l, 24-31 10,418oct. 11 at McNeese state* w, 45-42 12,304oct. 25 at stephen F. austin* w, 62-21 11,400Nov. 1 Northwestern state* l, 31-34ot 9,100Nov. 8 at southeastern louisiana* w, 38-24 3,267Nov. 15 Nicholls* w, 34-10 10,016Nov. 22 at sam houston state* w, 48-45ot 9,045Nov. 29 at Montana l, 13-31 19,489* indicates Southland Conference game

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G TD XP 2XP DXP FG Saf Pts Avg1. McNeese state 11 56 49 4 0 6 1 413 37.52. Central arkansas 12 59 53 2 0 13 0 450 37.53. texas state 13 62 57 1 0 14 0 473 36.44. sam houston st. 10 46 41 0 0 12 0 353 35.35. stephen F. austin 12 56 51 2 0 9 1 420 35.06. southeastern la. 12 42 39 0 0 12 0 327 27.27. Northwestern state 12 40 36 1 0 14 0 320 26.78. Nicholls 9 29 21 0 0 12 0 231 25.7

Scoring Defense G TD XP 2XP DXP FG Saf Pts Avg1. Central arkansas 12 38 36 0 0 14 1 308 25.72. Northwestern state 12 45 36 0 0 11 0 339 28.23. McNeese state 11 43 37 0 0 9 0 322 29.34. texas state 13 55 47 2 1 8 0 407 31.35. southeastern la. 12 51 45 2 0 10 2 389 32.46. sam houston st. 10 42 38 1 0 13 0 331 33.17. Nicholls 9 39 32 2 0 14 0 312 34.78. stephen F. austin 12 62 56 1 0 15 0 475 39.6

Pass Offense G Att-Cmp-Int Pct. Yds Avg TD Yds/G1. stephen F. austin 12 630-371-23 58.9 4,149 6.6 41 345.82. sam houston st. 10 449-250-13 55.7 3,380 7.5 27 338.03. Central arkansas 12 400-268-4 67.0 3,387 8.5 32 282.24. texas state 13 432-254-12 58.8 3,499 8.1 34 269.25. southeastern la. 12 450-276-8 61.3 3,087 6.9 29 257.26. McNeese state 11 310-189-5 61.0 2,594 8.4 21 235.87. Northwestern state 12 323-177-8 54.8 2,187 6.8 12 182.28. Nicholls 9 101-42-6 41.6 924 9.1 9 102.7

Pass Defense G Att-Cmp-Int Pct. Yds Avg TD Yds/G1. Northwestern state 12 372-192-10 51.6 2,754 7.4 24 229.52. McNeese state 11 364-208-12 57.1 2,551 7.0 26 231.93. southeastern la. 12 424-236-9 55.7 2,989 7.0 24 249.14. Nicholls 9 302-181-5 59.9 2,258 7.5 19 250.95. stephen F. austin 12 388-252-9 64.9 3,087 8.0 24 257.26. sam houston st. 10 379-230-8 60.7 2,612 6.9 20 261.27. Central arkansas 12 429-261-12 60.8 3,143 7.3 21 261.98. texas state 13 477-277-15 58.1 3,489 7.3 32 268.4

Kickoff Returns G Ret Yds TD Avg1. Central arkansas 12 55 1,363 0 24.82. texas state 13 59 1,425 1 24.23. Northwestern state 12 47 1,082 1 23.04. southeastern la. 12 61 1,341 0 22.05. McNeese state 11 52 1,137 0 21.96. Nicholls 9 47 1,019 1 21.77. stephen F. austin 12 76 1,502 1 19.88. sam houston st. 10 50 919 0 18.4

Punting G No. Yards Avg Ret Yds Avg Net/P1. Central arkansas 12 34 1,395 41.0 8 25 0.7 40.32. sam houston st. 10 44 1,805 41.0 22 148 3.4 37.73. Nicholls 9 39 1,628 41.7 20 197 5.1 36.74. texas state 13 46 1,765 38.4 13 88 1.9 36.55. stephen F. austin 12 52 2,110 40.6 21 258 5.0 35.66. southeastern la. 12 71 2,710 38.2 30 250 3.5 34.67. Northwestern state 12 65 2,368 36.4 24 172 2.6 33.88. McNeese state 11 41 1,572 38.3 14 213 5.2 33.1

Turnover Margin Gained Lost G Fum Int Tot Fum Int Tot Mar Per/G1. southeastern la. 12 21 9 30 12 8 20 +10 0.832. Central arkansas 12 11 12 23 10 4 14 +9 0.753. McNeese state 11 7 12 19 8 5 13 +6 0.554. sam houston st. 10 14 8 22 6 13 19 +3 0.305. Northwestern state 12 10 10 20 10 8 18 +2 0.176. texas state 13 9 15 24 13 12 25 -1 -0.087. stephen F. austin 12 10 9 19 7 23 30 -11 -0.928. Nicholls 9 3 5 8 18 6 24 -16 -1.78

Rushing Offense G Att Yds Avg TD Yds/G1. McNeese state 11 489 2,511 5.1 30 228.32. Nicholls 9 424 1,873 4.4 17 208.13. texas state 13 460 2,393 5.2 26 184.14. Northwestern state 12 521 2,072 4.0 21 172.75. Central arkansas 12 444 1,870 4.2 26 155.86. sam houston st. 10 299 1,193 4.0 19 119.37. southeastern la. 12 353 1,001 2.8 9 83.48. stephen F. austin 12 249 839 3.4 11 69.9

Rushing Defense G Rushes Yards Avg. TD Yds/G1. McNeese state 11 339 1,308 3.9 15 118.92. Central arkansas 12 378 1,649 4.4 16 137.43. sam houston st. 10 375 1,451 3.9 20 145.14. Northwestern state 12 385 1,745 4.5 18 145.45. Nicholls 9 350 1,524 4.4 17 169.36. southeastern la. 12 485 2,083 4.3 25 173.67. texas state 13 489 2,271 4.6 22 174.78. stephen F. austin 12 545 2,159 4.0 34 179.9

Total Offense G rush Pass Plays Yards avg/P tD Yds/G1. McNeese state 11 2,511 2,594 799 5,105 6.4 51 464.12. sam houston st. 10 1,193 3,380 748 4,573 6.1 46 457.33. texas state 13 2,393 3,499 892 5,892 6.6 60 453.24. Central arkansas 12 1,870 3,387 844 5,257 6.2 58 438.15. stephen F. austin 12 839 4,149 879 4,988 5.7 52 415.76. Northwestern state 12 2,072 2,187 844 4,259 5.0 33 354.97. southeastern la. 12 1,001 3,087 803 4,088 5.1 38 340.78. Nicholls 9 1,873 924 525 2,797 5.3 26 310.8

Total Defense G Rush Pass Plys Yards Avg TD Yds/G1. McNeese state 11 1,308 2,551 703 3,859 5.5 41 350.82. Northwestern state 12 1,745 2,754 757 4,499 5.9 42 374.93. Central arkansas 12 1,649 3,143 807 4,792 5.9 37 399.34. sam houston st. 10 1,451 2,612 754 4,063 5.4 40 406.35. Nicholls 9 1,524 2,258 652 3,782 5.8 36 420.26. southeastern la. 12 2,083 2,989 909 5,072 5.6 49 422.77. stephen F. austin 12 2,159 3,087 933 5,246 5.6 58 437.28. texas state 13 2,271 3,489 966 5,760 6.0 54 443.1

Punt Returns G Ret Yds TD Avg1. Nicholls 9 13 158 1 12.22. McNeese state 11 22 217 1 9.93. stephen F. austin 12 35 317 0 9.14. Central arkansas 12 21 150 0 7.15. Northwestern state 12 18 113 1 6.36. southeastern la. 12 20 116 0 5.87. sam houston st. 10 14 78 0 5.68. texas state 13 13 35 0 2.7

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G Att Cmp Pct Int Yds TD Effic1. Central arkansas 12 400 268 .670 4 3,387 32 162.52. McNeese state 11 310 189 .610 5 2,594 21 150.43. texas state 13 432 254 .588 12 3,499 34 147.24. southeastern la. 12 450 276 .613 8 3,087 29 136.75. Nicholls 9 101 42 .416 6 924 9 136.06. sam houston st. 10 449 250 .557 13 3,380 27 133.07. stephen F. austin 12 630 371 .589 23 4,149 41 128.48. Northwestern state 12 323 177 .548 8 2,187 12 119.0

Pass Defense Efficiency G Att Cmp Int Pct. Yds TD Effic1. southeastern la. 12 424 236 9 55.7 2,989 24 129.32. Northwestern state 12 372 192 10 51.6 2,754 24 129.73. sam houston st. 10 379 230 8 60.7 2,612 20 131.84. Central arkansas 12 429 261 12 60.8 3,143 21 132.95. McNeese state 11 364 208 12 57.1 2,551 26 133.06. texas state 13 477 277 15 58.1 3,489 32 135.47. Nicholls 9 302 181 5 59.9 2,258 19 140.28. stephen F. austin 12 388 252 9 64.9 3,087 24 147.6

First Downs G Rush Pass Pen Total1. texas state 13 129 154 21 3042. McNeese state 11 140 115 19 2743. stephen F. austin 12 53 192 27 2724. Central arkansas 12 108 135 23 2665. sam houston st. 10 72 139 20 2316. Northwestern state 12 118 100 10 2287. southeastern la. 12 75 121 18 2148. Nicholls 9 96 27 16 139

Opponent First Downs G Rush Pass Pen Total1. McNeese state 11 75 100 26 2012. Northwestern state 12 83 107 19 2093. Nicholls 9 91 108 17 2164. sam houston st. 10 89 115 16 2205. Central arkansas 12 87 123 25 2356. stephen F. austin 12 130 129 17 2767. southeastern la. 12 123 133 22 2788. texas state 13 131 154 28 313

Sacks By G Sacks Yards1. stephen F. austin 12 32 2092. Central arkansas 12 28 1973. McNeese state 11 25 1744. sam houston st. 10 24 1695. Northwestern state 12 23 139 texas state 13 23 1587. southeastern la. 12 22 1568. Nicholls 9 15 101

Penalties G No Yds Avg/G1. texas state 13 85 767 59.0 sam houston st. 10 71 590 59.03. Nicholls 9 57 557 61.94. stephen F. austin 12 90 784 65.35. Central arkansas 12 87 815 67.96. Northwestern state 12 101 836 69.77. McNeese state 11 88 799 72.68. southeastern la. 12 115 910 75.8

Opponent Penalties G No Yds Avg/G1. stephen F. austin 12 95 901 75.12. sam houston st. 10 79 745 74.53. Central arkansas 12 96 854 71.24. Nicholls 9 67 606 67.35. southeastern la. 12 93 762 63.56. Northwestern state 12 77 662 55.27. texas state 13 83 685 52.78. McNeese state 11 67 538 48.9

Fourth-Down Conversions G Conv Att Pct1. Nicholls 9 8 11 72.72. texas state 13 14 24 58.33. Northwestern state 12 10 18 55.64. sam houston st. 10 13 25 52.05. Central arkansas 12 12 25 48.06. stephen F. austin 12 9 24 37.57. McNeese state 11 7 20 35.08. southeastern la. 12 4 19 21.1

Opponent Fourth-Down Conversions G Conv Att Pct1. Northwestern state 12 6 21 28.62. sam houston st. 10 8 21 38.13. Central arkansas 12 13 33 39.44. McNeese state 11 7 15 46.75. Nicholls 9 5 10 50.06. texas state 13 19 33 57.67. stephen F. austin 12 14 23 60.9 southeastern la. 12 14 23 60.9

Third-Down Conversions G Conv Att Pct1. Central arkansas 12 76 158 48.12. texas state 13 79 171 46.23. McNeese state 11 68 148 45.94. Northwestern state 12 82 188 43.65. stephen F. austin 12 65 166 39.26. sam houston st. 10 57 151 37.77. Nicholls 9 38 107 35.58. southeastern la. 12 61 175 34.9

Opponent Third-Down Conversions G Conv Att Pct1. Central arkansas 12 60 160 37.52. Northwestern state 12 58 151 38.43. McNeese state 11 59 151 39.14. sam houston st. 10 62 152 40.85. texas state 13 77 187 41.26. southeastern la. 12 83 188 44.17. stephen F. austin 12 84 190 44.28. Nicholls 9 58 127 45.7

Sacks Against G Sacks Yards1. Nicholls 9 9 482. McNeese state 11 14 893. texas state 13 15 1114. Central arkansas 12 17 1195. sam houston st. 10 24 175 Northwestern state 12 24 1967. stephen F. austin 12 25 1678. southeastern la. 12 46 300

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Rk Player, Team Cl G Att Yds Avg TD Yds/G Long1. Pendland, toddrick-MCN Jr. 11 219 1,431 6.5 12 130.1 682. aston, James-shsU Jr. 10 169 886 5.2 11 88.6 733. lawrence, Byron-Nwla sr. 12 207 1,018 4.9 9 84.8 514. Bush, karrington-tXst so. 13 136 1,065 7.8 11 81.9 635. Grimes, Brent-UCa Jr. 12 180 879 4.9 18 73.2 366. lucas, Jay-slU sr. 12 164 787 4.8 4 65.6 587. Zwinggi, stan-tXst sr. 13 114 642 5.6 5 49.4 398. tarrant, Cornel-sFa so. 12 94 540 5.7 7 45.0 609. Bunch, Chris-NICh sr. 9 74 404 5.5 4 44.9 5610. Buchanan, Corey-NICh so. 8 54 353 6.5 1 44.1 70

PassingRk Player, Team Cl G Att-Cmp-Int Pct. Yds TD Avg/G1. Moses, Jeremy-sFa so. 12 598-352-20 58.9 4,026 41 335.5 Bomar, rhett-shsU sr. 10 436-245-13 56.2 3,355 27 335.53. Brown, Nathan-UCa sr. 12 375-254-4 67.7 3,206 31 267.24. Babin, Brian-slU Jr. 11 412-257-7 62.4 2,806 25 255.15. George, Bradley-tXst Jr. 12 301-181-6 60.1 2,660 26 221.76. Fourroux, Derrick-MCN Jr. 11 276-169-5 61.2 2,205 18 200.57. hundley, John-Nwla Jr. 9 205-112-3 54.6 1,307 8 145.28. Branch, Drew-Nwla sr. 10 115-64-5 55.7 806 3 80.69. toon, Clint-tXst sr. 12 126-73-6 57.9 839 8 69.910. Bunch, Chris-NICh sr. 9 60-25-1 41.7 546 6 60.7

Total OffenseRk Player, Team Cl G Rush Pass Plays Total Yds/G1. Bomar, rhett-shsU sr. 10 187 3,355 517 3,542 354.22. Moses, Jeremy-sFa so. 12 -74 4,026 654 3,952 329.33. Brown, Nathan-UCa sr. 12 215 3,206 443 3,421 285.14. Babin, Brian-slU Jr. 11 -84 2,806 492 2,722 247.55. Fourroux, Derrick-MCN Jr. 11 447 2,205 391 2,652 241.16. George, Bradley-tXst Jr. 12 19 2,660 342 2,679 223.27. hundley, John-Nwla Jr. 9 246 1,307 295 1,553 172.68. Pendland, toddrick-MCN Jr. 11 1,431 0 219 1,431 130.19. Bunch, Chris-NICh sr. 9 404 546 134 950 105.610. aston, James-shsU Jr. 10 886 0 170 886 88.6

ReceptionsRk Player, Team Cl G Rec Yds TD Avg/C Rec/G Long1. Brooks, Duane-sFa Jr. 10 68 863 4 12.7 6.80 552. luke, Cameron-tXst sr. 13 73 1,268 17 17.4 5.62 703. edison, Dominique-sFa sr. 12 67 1,016 18 15.2 5.58 764. whitehead, steven-MCN sr. 11 57 810 4 14.2 5.18 575. houston, Catron-shsU sr. 10 51 1,002 9 19.6 5.10 766. lucas, Jay-slU sr. 12 58 557 4 9.6 4.83 607. Yarborough, simmie-slU Fr. 11 51 490 6 9.6 4.64 308. lucas, Chris-shsU Jr. 10 45 592 3 13.2 4.50 809. wilson, Chris-slU Jr. 12 51 740 8 14.5 4.25 6410. ware, eric-UCa sr. 12 50 758 5 15.2 4.17 71

Receiving YardsRk Player, Team Cl G Rec Yds TD Avg/C Yds/G Long1. houston, Catron-shsU sr. 10 51 1,002 9 19.6 100.2 762. luke, Cameron-tXst sr. 13 73 1,268 17 17.4 97.5 703. Brooks, Duane-sFa Jr. 10 68 863 4 12.7 86.3 554. edison, Dominique-sFa sr. 12 67 1,016 18 15.2 84.7 765. whitehead, steven-MCN sr. 11 57 810 4 14.2 73.6 576. Guice, Dudley-Nwla sr. 9 35 606 5 17.3 67.3 747. wells, Justin-shsU sr. 7 27 445 2 16.5 63.6 468. ware, eric-UCa sr. 12 50 758 5 15.2 63.2 719. wilson, Chris-slU Jr. 12 51 740 8 14.5 61.7 6410. Branson, Marquez-UCa sr. 12 45 737 11 16.4 61.4 79

All Purpose YardsRk Player, Team Cl G Rush Rcv PR KR Yds Avg/G1. Bush, karrington-tXst so. 13 1,065 210 0 1,055 2,330 179.22. Pendland, toddrick-MCN Jr. 11 1,431 349 0 147 1,927 175.23. aston, James-shsU Jr. 10 886 326 0 195 1,407 140.74. whitehead, steven-MCN sr. 11 194 810 147 321 1,472 133.85. houston, Catron-shsU sr. 10 3 1,002 8 235 1,248 124.86. Brooks, Duane-sFa Jr. 10 0 863 146 164 1,173 117.37. lucas, Jay-slU sr. 12 787 557 0 0 1,344 112.08. Grimes, Brent-UCa Jr. 12 879 332 0 0 1,211 100.99. luke, Cameron-tXst sr. 13 0 1,268 0 0 1,268 97.510. Parks, Contrevious-sFa Jr. 12 0 591 85 391 1,067 88.9

InterceptionsRk Player, Team Cl G Int Yds TD Int/G Long1. Crosby, Morris-tXst sr. 9 4 51 0 0.44 222. Connors, tommy-slU Jr. 12 4 36 0 0.33 263. haynes, Jeremy-MCN sr. 10 3 83 1 0.30 454. Johnson, Dathan-UCa sr. 11 3 2 0 0.27 25. riggs, Gary-Nwla Jr. 12 3 68 2 0.25 39 Gambles, anthony-UCa Jr. 12 3 0 0 0.25 0 williams, Jabara-sFa so. 12 3 0 0 0.25 08. webb, lardarius-NICh sr. 9 2 37 0 0.22 37 Claybon, Jeremy-sFa so. 9 2 35 0 0.22 3110. Powell, Marquis-slU sr. 10 2 89 2 0.20 51

Pass EfficiencyRk Player, Team Cl G Att-Cmp-Int Pct. Yds TD Eff.1. Brown, Nathan-UCa sr. 12 375-254-4 67.7 3,206 31 164.72. George, Bradley-tXst Jr. 12 301-181-6 60.1 2,660 26 158.93. Bunch, Chris-NICh sr. 9 60-25-1 41.7 546 6 147.84. Fourroux, Derrick-MCN Jr. 11 276-169-5 61.2 2,205 18 146.25. Babin, Brian-slU Jr. 11 412-257-7 62.4 2,806 25 136.26. Bomar, rhett-shsU sr. 10 436-245-13 56.2 3,355 27 135.37. Moses, Jeremy-sFa so. 12 598-352-20 58.9 4,026 41 131.48. toon, Clint-tXst sr. 12 126-73-6 57.9 839 8 125.39. hundley, John-Nwla Jr. 9 205-112-3 54.6 1,307 8 118.110. Branch, Drew-Nwla sr. 10 115-64-5 55.7 806 3 114.4

Punt Return AverageRk Player, Team Cl G Ret Yds TD Avg Long1. webb, lardarius-NICh sr. 9 10 152 1 15.2 752. Brooks, Duane-sFa Jr. 10 17 146 0 8.6 623. whitehead, steven-MCN sr. 11 20 147 0 7.3 424. Gambles, anthony-UCa Jr. 12 14 99 0 7.1 335. Brewer, wonseleh-shsU sr. 10 12 70 0 5.8 18

Kick Return AverageRk Player, Team Cl G Ret Yds TD Avg Long1. adams, t.J.-UCa Fr. 12 24 639 0 26.6 652. Powell, Marquis-slU sr. 10 24 610 0 25.4 653. Bush, karrington-tXst so. 13 42 1055 1 25.1 794. Pervis, Vincent-sFa so. 11 27 642 1 23.8 945. howard, Cornell-NICh Fr. 9 21 436 0 20.8 546. Brewer, wonseleh-shsU sr. 10 22 423 0 19.2 45

PuntingRk Player, Team Cl G Punt Yds Avg Long1. Dolan, Patrick-NICh so. 9 38 1,611 42.4 572. raymer, Derrick-shsU sr. 10 44 1,805 41.0 603. Beard, Jonathan-UCa Jr. 11 33 1,348 40.8 554. Nelson, Drew-sFa Fr. 12 52 2,110 40.6 565. samples, Cody-slU sr. 12 68 2,645 38.9 586. Bercegeay, Blake-MCN sr. 11 41 1,572 38.3 767. Follis, Ben-tXst Fr. 11 42 1,607 38.3 598. russo, Bradley-Nwla so. 12 62 2,303 37.1 56

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Rk Player, Team Cl G TD XPT FG 2XP Pts Pts/G1. Grimes, Brent-UCa Jr. 12 21 0 0 0 126 10.52. edison, Dominique-sFa sr. 12 18 0 0 2 110 9.23. aston, James-shsU Jr. 10 14 0 0 0 84 8.44. Pendland, toddrick-MCN Jr. 11 15 0 0 0 90 8.25. luke, Cameron-tXst sr. 13 17 0 0 0 102 7.86. wilkins, taylor-shsU Jr. 10 0 41 12 0 77 7.77. Carmona, eddie-UCa Fr. 12 0 53 13 0 92 7.78. Ireland, andrew-tXst sr. 13 0 57 14 0 99 7.69. long, Cory-sFa sr. 12 0 51 9 0 78 6.5 weeks, robert-Nwla sr. 12 0 36 14 0 78 6.5

Scoring (Touchdowns)Rk Player, Team Cl G TD Rush Rec Ret PAT Pts Pts/G1. Grimes, Brent-UCa Jr. 12 21 18 3 0 0 126 10.52. edison, Dominique-sFa sr. 12 18 0 18 0 1 110 9.23. aston, James-shsU Jr. 10 14 11 3 0 0 84 8.44. Pendland, toddrick-MCN Jr. 11 15 12 3 0 0 90 8.25. luke, Cameron-tXst sr. 13 17 0 17 0 0 102 7.86. Bush, karrington-tXst so. 13 14 11 2 1 0 84 6.57. Fourroux, Derrick-MCN Jr. 11 11 11 0 0 2 70 6.48. houston, Catron-shsU sr. 10 10 1 9 0 0 60 6.09. Branson, Marquez-UCa sr. 12 11 0 11 0 1 68 5.710. lawrence, Byron-Nwla sr. 12 9 9 0 0 0 54 4.5

Scoring (Kick)Rk Player, Team Cl G PATs FGs Pts Pts/G1. wilkins, taylor-shsU Jr. 10 41-44 12-17 77 7.72. Carmona, eddie-UCa Fr. 12 53-57 13-19 92 7.73. Ireland, andrew-tXst sr. 13 57-59 14-17 99 7.64. weeks, robert-Nwla sr. 12 36-36 14-18 78 6.5 long, Cory-sFa sr. 12 51-51 9-13 78 6.56. shexnayder, ross-NICh sr. 9 21-24 12-15 57 6.37. turner, Jeff-slU Jr. 12 39-41 12-17 75 6.28. Bercegeay, Blake-MCN sr. 11 48-50 6-17 66 6.0

Field GoalsRk Player, Team Cl G FG FGA Pct. FG/G1. shexnayder, ross-NICh sr. 9 12 15 80.0 1.332. wilkins, taylor-shsU Jr. 10 12 17 70.6 1.203. weeks, robert-Nwla sr. 12 14 18 77.8 1.174. Carmona, eddie-UCa Fr. 12 13 19 68.4 1.085. Ireland, andrew-tXst sr. 13 14 17 82.4 1.086. turner, Jeff-slU Jr. 12 12 17 70.6 1.007. long, Cory-sFa sr. 12 9 13 69.2 0.758. Bercegeay, Blake-MCN sr. 11 6 17 35.3 0.55

Field Goal PercentageRk Player, Team Cl G FG FGA Long Pct.1. Ireland, andrew-tXst sr. 13 14 17 48 82.42. shexnayder, ross-NICh sr. 9 12 15 45 80.03. weeks, robert-Nwla sr. 12 14 18 48 77.84. wilkins, taylor-shsU Jr. 10 12 17 45 70.6 turner, Jeff-slU Jr. 12 12 17 46 70.66. long, Cory-sFa sr. 12 9 13 46 69.27. Carmona, eddie-UCa Fr. 12 13 19 47 68.48. Bercegeay, Blake-MCN sr. 11 6 17 32 35.3

PAT Kicking PercentageRk Player, Team Cl G Made Att Pct.1. long, Cory-sFa sr. 12 51 51 100.0 weeks, robert-Nwla sr. 12 36 36 100.03. Ireland, andrew-tXst sr. 13 57 59 96.64. Bercegeay, Blake-MCN sr. 11 48 50 96.05. turner, Jeff-slU Jr. 12 39 41 95.16. wilkins, taylor-shsU Jr. 10 41 44 93.27. Carmona, eddie-UCa Fr. 12 53 57 93.08. shexnayder, ross-NICh sr. 9 21 24 87.5

TacklesRk Player, Team Cl G Pos Solo Ast Total Avg/G Sack1. williams, Jabara-sFa so. 12 lB 47 85 132 11.0 42. Newbill, Mark-slU so. 11 lB 54 46 100 9.1 23. smith, Courtney-tXst sr. 13 DB 67 50 117 9.0 2 Connors, tommy-slU Jr. 12 DB 73 35 108 9.0 25. Choice, Derrick-sFa Fr. 12 lB 44 54 98 8.2 26. Bucek, Nolen-shsU sr. 10 lB 44 31 75 7.5 1 skinner, Billy-shsU sr. 10 CB 46 29 75 7.5 08. Barlow, Cory-sFa Jr. 12 DB 53 36 89 7.4 09. Godare, ryan-slU so. 12 lB 38 50 88 7.3 310. haynes, Chad-sFa so. 12 DB 42 41 83 6.9 011. simon, Frank-shsU sr. 8 lB 28 27 55 6.9 012. Nurse, terrance-sFa so. 11 De 26 49 75 6.8 113. spain, Garrick-NICh Jr. 9 lB 36 24 60 6.7 214. Clark, Marcus-tXst so. 13 lB 42 43 85 6.5 315. Dampier, Mack-Nwla sr. 12 lB 39 37 76 6.3 3

SacksRk Player, Team Cl G Pos Solo Ast Yds Total Avg/G1. hart, larry-UCa Jr. 12 De 9 6 75 15 1.252. knicky, tim-sFa Jr. 12 De 10 4 75 14 1.173. Brown, Chris-shsU Jr. 10 De 8 1 54 9 0.904. houston, travis-tXst Jr. 13 Dl 6 1 39 7 0.545. Freeman, terrance-MCN so. 9 De 5 1 35 6 0.676. honore, steven-slU sr. 11 De 6 0 44 6 0.557. sanders, Quad-UCa sr. 12 De 3 2 35 5 0.428. Gloston, ryan-shsU sr. 10 Dl 5 0 29 5 0.509. Nelson, allen-MCN sr. 11 lB 3 2 28 5 0.4510. scott, taylor-UCa Jr. 10 Dl 2 3 24 5 0.50

Tackles For LossRk Player, Team Cl G Pos Solo Ast Yds Total Avg/G1. hart, larry-UCa Jr. 12 De 14 14 96 21.0 1.752. knicky, tim-sFa Jr. 12 De 16 9 115 20.5 1.713. houston, travis-tXst Jr. 13 Dl 9 6 51 12.0 0.924. Brown, Chris-shsU Jr. 10 De 9 4 69 11.0 1.105. lancaster, James-UCa Jr. 12 lB 10 2 58 11.0 0.92 love, ledell-Nwla so. 12 De 10 2 40 11.0 0.927. Choice, Derrick-sFa Fr. 12 lB 7 7 31 10.5 0.888. Gloston, ryan-shsU sr. 10 Dl 8 2 48 9.0 0.909. hicks, andre-sFa Jr. 12 De 6 5 35 8.5 0.7110. Newbill, Mark-slU so. 11 lB 7 3 19 8.5 0.77

Fumbles ForcedRk Player, Team Cl G Num Avg/G1. knicky, tim-sFa Jr. 12 5 0.422. smith, Courtney-tXst sr. 13 5 0.383. Pierre, Quinten-slU Jr. 12 4 0.334. williams, travis-slU sr. 11 3 0.275. love, ledell-Nwla so. 12 3 0.256. Brown, Chris-shsU Jr. 10 2 0.20 Gloston, ryan-shsU sr. 10 2 0.20 Powell, Marquis-slU sr. 10 2 0.209. honore, steven-slU sr. 11 2 0.18 Newbill, Mark-slU so. 11 2 0.18

Fumbles RecoveredRk Player, Team Cl G Num Avg/G1. Pierre, Quinten-slU Jr. 12 6 0.502. Mikolajchak, eric-shsU sr. 10 3 0.303. smith, kevin-shsU Jr. 9 2 0.22 webb, lardarius-NICh sr. 9 2 0.225. sparks, Jeff-shsU sr. 10 2 0.20 Powell, Marquis-slU sr. 10 2 0.207. Newbill, Mark-slU so. 11 2 0.18 williams, travis-slU sr. 11 2 0.18 savoie, Joe-sFa Jr. 11 2 0.18 Carter, Markell-UCa so. 11 2 0.18

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Points ............................................ 63 ..............three times, last by texas state vs. texas southern (oct. 4, 2008)Points scored kicking .............. 14 ..............two times, last by texas state at stephen F. austin (oct. 25, 2008) ..................................[2 FG, 8 Pat]touchdowns ..................................9 ..............three times, last by texas state vs. texas southern (oct. 4, 2008)total offense yards .................678 ..............texas state at stephen F. austin (oct. 25, 2008) ...................................................................... [249r, 429P]total offense plays..................116 ..............stephen F. austin at sam houston st. (Nov. 1, 2008) ................................................................. [31r, 85P]total offense yards/play ......10.3 ..............texas state vs. texas southern (oct. 4, 2008) ....................................................................................[58-599]rushing yards ..........................339 ..............Northwestern state vs. southeastern oklahoma (sept. 27, 2008)rushing attempts ..................... 58 ..............two times, last by Nicholls vs. southeastern la. (Nov. 22, 2008)Yards per rush ........................... 9.2 ..............McNeese state vs. texas state (oct. 11, 2008)...................................................................................[29-267]rushing tDs ...................................5 ..............Four times, last by Central arkansas at stephen F. austin (Nov. 15, 2008)longest rush............................... 73 ..............sam houston st. at Central arkansas (oct. 11, 2008)Passing yards ............................506 ..............sam houston st. vs. southeastern la. (Nov. 15, 2008)Passing attempts ...................... 85 ..............stephen F. austin at sam houston st. (Nov. 1, 2008)Passing tDs ....................................6 ..............stephen F. austin vs. langston (aug 30, 2008)longest pass .............................. 91 ..............texas state at sam houston st. (Nov. 22, 2008)Passes completed ..................... 57 ..............stephen F. austin at sam houston st. (Nov. 1, 2008)had intercepted ...........................4 ..............two times, last by stephen F. austin vs. Northwestern state (Nov. 22, 2008)Pass completion pct .......... 100.0 ..............McNeese state vs. southern Virginia (sept. 27, 2008) ...................................................................... [12-12]Yards per catch .......................27.0 ..............Nicholls vs. stephen F. austin (oct. 18, 2008).........................................................................................[3-81]Field goal attempts .....................5 ..............southeastern la. at louisiana tech (sept. 20, 2008)Field goals made ..........................4 ..............southeastern la. at louisiana tech (sept. 20, 2008)longest field goal ..................... 48 ..............two times, last by texas state at sam houston st. (Nov. 22, 2008)Pat kicks attempted ...................9 ..............three times, last by texas state vs. texas southern (oct. 4, 2008)Pat kicks made .............................9 ..............three times, last by texas state vs. texas southern (oct. 4, 2008)Punts ............................................. 10 ..............southeastern la. at sam houston st. (Nov. 15, 2008)longest punt .............................. 76 ..............McNeese state vs. texas state (oct. 11, 2008)Yards punted ............................417 ..............southeastern la. at sam houston st. (Nov. 15, 2008) ....................................................................[10-417]Punting avg .............................58.0 ..............McNeese state vs. texas state (oct. 11, 2008)..................................................................................... [2-116]Punt returns ...................................5 ..............Five times, last by Central arkansas vs. Northwestern state (Nov. 8, 2008)Punt return yards ...................... 75 ..............Nicholls vs. stephen F. austin (oct. 18, 2008)Punt return avg ......................23.7 ..............McNeese state at North Carolina (aug 30, 2008) .................................................................................[3-71]Punt return tDs ............................1 ..............three times, last by Nicholls vs. stephen F. austin (oct. 18, 2008)longest punt return ................ 75 ..............Nicholls vs. stephen F. austin (oct. 18, 2008)kick returns ................................. 10 ..............McNeese state at Central arkansas (Nov. 22, 2008)kick return yards .....................251 ..............Nicholls at Northwestern state (oct. 11, 2008)kick return avg........................73.0 ..............Northwestern state vs. southeastern oklahoma (sept. 27, 2008) .............................................. [2-146]longest kick return .................. 95 ..............Northwestern state vs. southeastern oklahoma (sept. 27, 2008)kick return tDs .............................1 ..............Four times, last by texas state at sam houston st. (Nov. 22, 2008)Interceptions .................................4 ..............McNeese state vs. southern Virginia (sept. 27, 2008) 4 ..............Northwestern state at stephen F. austin (Nov. 22, 2008)Interception return yds ........106 ..............McNeese state vs. southern Virginia (sept. 27, 2008)Interception return avg .......43.5 ..............stephen F. austin at Nicholls (oct. 18, 2008) ..........................................................................................[2-87]longest interception rtn ........ 70 ..............McNeese state vs. Delta state (sept. 6 2008)Interception return tDs .............2 ..............stephen F. austin at Nicholls (oct. 18, 2008)Fumbles lost ..................................5 ..............Nicholls vs. southeastern la. (Nov. 22, 2008)Fumbles recovered .....................5 ..............southeastern la. at Nicholls (Nov. 22, 2008)sacked by opp ..............................6 ..............two times, last by southeastern la. at Nicholls (Nov. 22, 2008)QB sacks ..........................................7 ..............stephen F. austin vs. south Dakota state (sept. 27, 2008)turnovers committed ................5 ..............Four times, last by Nicholls vs. southeastern la. (Nov. 22, 2008) and stephen F. austin vs. Northwestern state (Nov. 22, 2008)turnovers caused ........................6 ..............two times, last by McNeese state vs. southern Virginia (sept. 27, 2008)First downs .................................. 36 ..............two times, last by stephen F. austin at sam houston st. (Nov. 1, 2008)1st downs rushing .................... 18 ..............two times, last by McNeese state vs. stephen F. austin (Nov. 8, 2008)1st downs passing .................... 25 ..............stephen F. austin at sam houston st. (Nov. 1, 2008)1st downs by penalty .................6 ..............three times, last by sam houston st. at Nicholls (Nov. 8, 2008)Penalties ...................................... 16 ..............stephen F. austin vs. kentucky wesleyan (oct. 11, 2008)Penalties yards .........................138 ..............texas state vs. texas southern (oct. 4, 2008)

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total offense yards .................143 ..............stephen F. austin at tCU (sept. 6, 2008)total offense yards/play ........ 2.5 ..............stephen F. austin at tCU (sept. 6, 2008) .............................................................................................[57-143]rushing yards ............................. -4 ..............stephen F. austin vs. south Dakota state (sept. 27, 2008)rushing attempts ..................... 11 ..............stephen F. austin at western Illinois (sept. 20, 2008)Yards per rush ..........................-0.2 ..............stephen F. austin vs. south Dakota state (sept. 27, 2008) .............................................................. [16--4]longest rush..................................9 ..............sam houston state vs. McNeese state (oct. 18, 2008)Passing attempts .........................5 ..............Nicholls at Memphis (sept. 20, 2008)Passing yards .............................. 47 ..............Nicholls at Memphis (sept. 20, 2008)Yards per completion ............. 6.7 ..............stephen F. austin at tCU (sept. 6, 2008) .............................................................................................[21-140]Passes completed ........................2 ..............Nicholls at Memphis (sept. 20, 2008)Pass completion pct .............29.4 ..............Nicholls at Northwestern state (oct. 11, 2008) .....................................................................................[5-17]longest pass .............................. 17 ..............McNeese state at sam houston state (oct. 18, 2008)First downs .....................................8 ..............two times, last by Nicholls at Memphis (sept. 20, 2008)1st downs rushing .......................1 ..............sam houston state vs. McNeese state (oct. 18, 2008)1st downs passing .......................1 ..............Nicholls vs. stephen F. austin (oct. 18, 2008)1st downs by penalty .................0 ..............sam houston state vs. east Central (aug. 28, 2008) 0 ..............Northwestern state vs. texas a&M-Commerce (aug. 30, 2008) 0 ..............McNeese state at North Carolina (aug. 30, 2008) 0 ..............southeastern la. vs. south Dakota (sept. 13, 2008) 0 ..............Northwestern state vs. Cal Poly (sept. 20, 2008) 0 ..............Central arkansas vs. Quincy (sept. 20, 2008) 0 ..............Nicholls at Memphis (sept. 20, 2008) 0 ..............stephen F. austin at western Illinois (sept. 20, 2008) 0 ..............southeastern la. vs. North Dakota (sept. 27, 2008) 0 ..............McNeese state vs. southern Virginia (sept. 27, 2008) 0 ..............sam houston state at Gardner-webb (sept. 27, 2008) 0 ..............stephen F. austin vs. south Dakota state (sept. 27, 2008) 0 ..............Nicholls at UNI (oct. 2, 2008) 0 ..............Nicholls at Northwestern state (oct. 11, 2008) 0 ..............Northwestern state vs. Nicholls (oct. 11, 2008) 0 ..............Central arkansas at texas state (oct. 18, 2008) 0 ..............McNeese state at sam houston state (oct. 18, 2008) 0 ..............Northwestern state at southeastern la. (oct. 18, 2008) 0 ..............southeastern la. vs. McNeese state (Nov. 1, 2008) 0 ..............texas state vs. Northwestern state (Nov. 1, 2008) 0 ..............sam houston state vs. stephen F. austin (Nov. 1, 2008) 0 ..............Northwestern state at Central arkansas (Nov. 8, 2008) 0 ..............texas state vs. Nicholls (Nov. 15, 2008)Penalties .........................................2 ..............Four times, last by Nicholls at texas state (Nov. 15, 2008)Penalties yards ........................... 10 ..............two times, last by Nicholls at texas state (Nov. 15, 2008)

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Points ............................................ 67 ..............stephen F. austin at tCU (sept. 6, 2008)Points scored kicking .............. 15 ..............sam houston state at Gardner-webb (sept. 27, 2008) ..........................................................[4 FG,3 Pat]touchdowns ..................................9 ..............stephen F. austin at tCU (sept. 6, 2008)total offense yards .................678 ..............stephen F. austin vs. texas state (oct. 25, 2008)..................................................................... [249r, 429P]total offense plays..................116 ..............sam houston state vs. stephen F. austin (Nov. 1, 2008) ........................................................... [31r, 85P]total offense yards/play ........ 9.3 ..............Central arkansas at tulsa (sept. 27, 2008) ..........................................................................................[69-641]rushing yards ..........................329 ..............Central arkansas at tulsa (sept. 27, 2008)rushing attempts ..................... 58 ..............two times, last by southeastern la. at Nicholls (Nov. 22, 2008)Yards per rush ........................... 9.2 ..............texas state at McNeese state (oct. 11, 2008)....................................................................................[29-267]rushing tDs ...................................7 ..............stephen F. austin at tCU (sept. 6, 2008)longest rush............................... 80 ..............texas state at Northern Colorado (sept. 20, 2008)Passing yards ............................506 ..............southeastern la. at sam houston state (Nov. 15, 2008)Passing attempts ...................... 85 ..............sam houston state vs. stephen F. austin (Nov. 1, 2008)Passing tDs ....................................5 ..............texas state at sMU (sept. 6, 2008)longest pass .............................. 91 ..............sam houston state vs. texas state (Nov. 22, 2008)Passes completed ..................... 57 ..............sam houston state vs. stephen F. austin (Nov. 1, 2008)had intercepted ...........................4 ..............two times, last by Northwestern state at stephen F. austin (Nov. 22, 2008)Pass completion pct .............81.8 ..............texas state vs. Central arkansas (oct. 18, 2008) ................................................................................ [18-22]Yards per catch .......................27.0 ..............six times, last by Northwestern state vs. McNeese state (Nov. 15, 2008) and southeastern la. at sam houston state (Nov. 15, 2008)Field goals made ..........................4 ..............sam houston state at Gardner-webb (sept. 27, 2008)longest field goal ..................... 51 ..............texas state vs. southern Utah (sept. 27, 2008)Pat kicks attempted ...................8 ..............three times, last by stephen F. austin vs. texas state (oct. 25, 2008)Pat kicks made .............................8 ..............three times, last by stephen F. austin vs. texas state (oct. 25, 2008)Punts ............................................. 11 ..............stephen F. austin vs. kentucky wesleyan (oct. 11, 2008)longest punt .............................. 79 ..............Central arkansas vs. henderson state (aug. 28, 2008)Yards punted ............................507 ..............stephen F. austin vs. kentucky wesleyan (oct. 11, 2008) .............................................................[11-507]Punting avg .............................58.5 ..............Northwestern state at Baylor (sept. 6, 2008) ...................................................................................... [2-117]Punt returns ...................................5 ..............Four times, last by Northwestern state at Central arkansas (Nov. 8, 2008)Punt return yards ....................142 ..............McNeese state at North Carolina (aug. 30, 2008)Punt return avg ......................47.3 ..............McNeese state at North Carolina (aug. 30, 2008) ............................................................................. [3-142]Punt return tDs ............................1 ..............three times, last by stephen F. austin at Nicholls (oct. 18, 2008)longest punt return ................ 82 ..............McNeese state at North Carolina (aug. 30, 2008)kick returns ................................. 10 ..............Four times, last by Central arkansas vs. McNeese state (Nov. 22, 2008)kick return yards .....................276 ..............Northwestern state vs. southeastern ok (sept. 27, 2008)kick return avg........................43.0 ..............Northwestern state at Central arkansas (Nov. 8, 2008) .................................................................. [3-129]longest kick return .................. 79 ..............sam houston state vs. texas state (Nov. 22, 2008)kick return tDs .............................1 ..............two times, last by sam houston state vs. texas state (Nov. 22, 2008)Interceptions .................................4 ..............two times, last by stephen F. austin vs. Northwestern state (Nov. 22, 2008)Interception return yds ........137 ..............McNeese state at south Dakota state (oct. 4, 2008)Interception return avg .......68.5 ..............McNeese state at south Dakota state (oct. 4, 2008)........................................................................ [2-137]longest interception rtn ........ 82 ..............McNeese state at south Dakota state (oct. 4, 2008)Interception return tDs .............2 ..............Nicholls vs. stephen F. austin (oct. 18, 2008)Fumbles lost ..................................5 ..............southeastern la. at Nicholls (Nov. 22, 2008)Fumbles recovered .....................5 ..............Nicholls vs. southeastern la. (Nov. 22, 2008)sacked by opp ..............................7 ..............stephen F. austin vs. south Dakota state (sept. 27, 2008)QB sacks ..........................................6 ..............two times, last by southeastern la. at Nicholls (Nov. 22, 2008)turnovers committed ................6 ..............two times, last by McNeese state vs. southern Virginia (sept. 27, 2008)turnovers caused ........................5 ..............Four times, last by Nicholls vs. southeastern la. (Nov. 22, 2008) and stephen F. austin vs. Northwestern state (Nov. 22, 2008)First downs .................................. 38 ..............texas state vs. texas southern (oct. 4, 2008)1st downs rushing .................... 20 ..............Nicholls at Memphis (sept. 20, 2008)1st downs passing .................... 25 ..............sam houston state vs. stephen F. austin (Nov. 1, 2008)1st downs by penalty .................7 ..............texas state vs. texas southern (oct. 4, 2008)Penalties ...................................... 22 ..............stephen F. austin vs. langston (aug. 30, 2008)Penalties yards .........................172 ..............stephen F. austin vs. langston (aug. 30, 2008)

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total offense yards ................... 96 ..............McNeese state vs. southern Virginia (sept. 27, 2008)total offense yards/play ........ 2.2 ..............McNeese state vs. southern Virginia (sept. 27, 2008) ...................................................................... [44-96]rushing yards ............................ 11 ..............Central arkansas vs. UC Davis (sept. 6, 2008)rushing attempts ..................... 17 ..............two times, last by Northwestern state at stephen F. austin (Nov. 22, 2008)Yards per rush ........................... 0.6 ..............Central arkansas vs. UC Davis (sept. 6, 2008) ..................................................................................... [20-11]longest rush..................................6 ..............Central arkansas vs. UC Davis (sept. 6, 2008)Passing attempts .........................9 ..............southeastern la. at Nicholls (Nov. 22, 2008)Passing yards .............................. 51 ..............McNeese state vs. southern Virginia (sept. 27, 2008)Yards per completion ............. 4.0 ..............stephen F. austin vs. kentucky wesleyan (oct. 11, 2008) ............................................................... [16-64]Passes completed ........................3 ..............stephen F. austin at Nicholls (oct. 18, 2008)Pass completion pct .............29.4 ..............Northwestern state vs. Nicholls (oct. 11, 2008) ....................................................................................[5-17]longest pass .............................. 11 ..............stephen F. austin vs. kentucky wesleyan (oct. 11, 2008)First downs .....................................7 ..............McNeese state vs. southern Virginia (sept. 27, 2008)1st downs rushing .......................1 ..............McNeese state at sam houston state (oct. 18, 2008)1st downs passing .......................1 ..............stephen F. austin at Nicholls (oct. 18, 2008)1st downs by penalty .................0 ..............Northwestern state vs. texas a&M-Commerce (aug. 30, 2008) 0 ..............stephen F. austin vs. langston (aug. 30, 2008) 0 ..............texas state vs. angelo state (aug. 30, 2008) 0 ..............southeastern la. at Mississippi state (sept. 6, 2008) 0 ..............Central arkansas vs. UC Davis (sept. 6, 2008) 0 ..............stephen F. austin at tCU (sept. 6, 2008) 0 ..............Central arkansas vs. arkansas-Pine Bluff (sept. 13, 2008) 0 ..............McNeese state vs. southern Virginia (sept. 27, 2008) 0 ..............Central arkansas at tulsa (sept. 27, 2008) 0 ..............Nicholls at Northern Iowa (oct. 2, 2008) 0 ..............Nicholls at Northwestern state (oct. 11, 2008) 0 ..............Northwestern state vs. Nicholls (oct. 11, 2008) 0 ..............texas state vs. Central arkansas (oct. 18, 2008) 0 ..............sam houston state vs. McNeese state (oct. 18, 2008) 0 ..............southeastern la. vs. Northwestern state (oct. 18, 2008) 0 ..............McNeese state at southeastern la. (Nov. 1, 2008) 0 ..............Northwestern state at texas state (Nov. 1, 2008) 0 ..............stephen F. austin at sam houston state (Nov. 1, 2008) 0 ..............Central arkansas vs. Northwestern state (Nov. 8, 2008) 0 ..............Nicholls at texas state (Nov. 15, 2008)Penalties .........................................2 ..............seven times, last by texas state vs. Nicholls (Nov. 15, 2008)Penalties yards ........................... 10 ..............two times, last by texas state vs. Nicholls (Nov. 15, 2008)

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Points scored .............................. 30 ..............Grimes, Brent (Central arkansas) at stephen F. austin, Nov. 15, 2008touchdowns ..................................5 ..............Grimes, Brent (Central arkansas) at stephen F. austin, Nov. 15, 2008tD responsibility ..........................7 ..............Moses, Jeremy (stephen F. austin) vs. langston, aug. 30, 2008 ................................................. [1r, 6P]Points scored kicking .............. 14 ..............two times, last by Ireland, andrew (texas state) at stephen F. austin, oct. 25, 2008 [2 FG, 8 Pat]total offense yards .................508 ..............Bomar, rhett (sam houston state) vs. southeastern la., Nov. 15, 2008.............................. [2r, 506P]total offense plays.................... 93 ..............Moses, Jeremy (stephen F. austin) at sam houston state, Nov. 1, 2008 ................................[8r, 85P]total offense yards/play ......29.5 ..............ware, eric (Central arkansas) vs. sam houston state, oct. 11, 2008 ..............................................[2-59]rushing yards ..........................242 ..............Pendland, toddrick (McNeese state) vs. stephen F. austin, Nov. 8, 2008rushing attempts ..................... 39 ..............Pendland, toddrick (McNeese state) vs. stephen F. austin, Nov. 8, 2008Yards per rush .........................29.5 ..............ware, eric (Central arkansas) vs. sam houston state, oct. 11, 2008 ..............................................[2-59]rushing tDs ...................................5 ..............Grimes, Brent (Central arkansas) at stephen F. austin, Nov. 15, 2008longest rush............................... 73 ..............aston, James (sam houston state) at Central arkansas, oct. 11, 2008Passing yards ............................506 ..............Bomar, rhett (sam houston state) vs. southeastern la., Nov. 15, 2008Passing attempts ...................... 85 ..............Moses, Jeremy (stephen F. austin) at sam houston state, Nov. 1, 2008Passing tDs ....................................6 ..............Moses, Jeremy (stephen F. austin) vs. langston, aug. 30, 2008longest pass .............................. 91 ..............George,B. (texas state) at sam houston state, Nov. 22, 2008Passes completed ..................... 57 ..............Moses, Jeremy (stephen F. austin) at sam houston state, Nov. 1, 2008had intercepted ...........................4 ..............two times, last by Moses, Jeremy (stephen F. austin) vs. Northwestern state, Nov. 22, 2008Pass completion pct .......... 100.0 ..............Five times, last by Fontenot, Mark (McNeese state) vs. Nicholls, oct. 25, 2008 and .................. [2-2] toon, Clint (texas state) at stephen F. austin, oct. 25, 2008 .............................................................. [2-2]receiving yards .......................235 ..............houston, Catron (sam houston state) vs. southeastern la., Nov. 15, 2008receptions .................................. 13 ..............two times, last by Brooks, Duane (stephen F. austin) at McNeese state, Nov. 8, 2008Yards per catch .......................54.5 ..............Conner, richard (McNeese state) vs. Nicholls, oct. 25, 2008 ......................................................... [2-109]receiving tDs ................................3 ..............six times, last by edison, Dominique (stephen F. austin) at McNeese state, Nov. 8, 2008longest reception .................... 91 ..............Zwinggi, stan (texas state) at sam houston state, Nov. 22, 2008Field goal attempts .....................5 ..............turner, Jeff (southeastern la.) at louisiana tech, sept. 20, 2008Field goals made ..........................4 ..............turner, Jeff (southeastern la.) at louisiana tech, sept. 20, 2008longest field goal ..................... 48 ..............two times, last by Ireland, andrew (texas state) at sam houston state, Nov. 22, 2008Field goal pct ....................... 100.0 ..............18 times, last by Ireland, andrew (texas state) at Montana, Nov. 29, 2008 .................................. [2-2]Pat kicks attempted ...................9 ..............two times, last by Ireland, andrew (texas state) vs. texas southern, oct. 4, 2008Pat kicks made .............................9 ..............two times, last by Ireland, andrew (texas state) vs. texas southern, oct. 4, 2008Punts ............................................. 10 ..............samples, Cody (southeastern la.) at sam houston state, Nov. 15, 2008Yards punted ............................417 ..............samples, Cody (southeastern la.) at sam houston state, Nov. 15, 2008 ...............................[10-417]longest punt .............................. 76 ..............Bercegeay, Blake (McNeese state) vs. texas state, oct. 11, 2008Punting avg .............................58.0 ..............Bercegeay, Blake (McNeese state) vs. texas state, oct. 11, 2008 ................................................. [2-116]Punt returns ...................................5 ..............two times, last by whitehead, steven (McNeese state) at sam houston state, oct. 18, 2008Punt return yards ...................... 75 ..............webb, lardarius (Nicholls) vs. stephen F. austin, oct. 18, 2008longest punt return ................ 75 ..............webb, lardarius (Nicholls) vs. stephen F. austin, oct. 18, 2008Punt return tDs ............................1 ..............three times, last by webb, lardarius (Nicholls) vs. stephen F. austin, oct. 18, 2008Punt return avg ......................21.7 ..............Brooks, Duane (stephen F. austin) vs. Northwestern state, Nov. 22, 2008 ..................................[3-65]kick returns ....................................8 ..............Brewer, wonseleh (sam houston state) at Central arkansas, oct. 11, 2008kick return yards .....................192 ..............henry, Bernardo (McNeese state) at Central arkansas, Nov. 22, 2008kick return avg........................59.3 ..............webb, lardarius (Nicholls) at Northwestern state, oct. 11, 2008 ................................................ [3-178]longest kick return .................. 95 ..............Perry, Justin (Northwestern state) vs. southeastern oklahoma, sept. 27, 2008kick return tDs .............................1 ..............Four times, last by Bush,karrington (texas state) at sam houston state, Nov. 22, 2008Interceptions .................................2 ..............three times, last by eckles, wesley (Northwestern state) at stephen F. austin, Nov. 22, 2008Interception return yds .......... 70 ..............Jenkins, Darrell (McNeese state) vs. Delta state, sept. 6 2008Interception return avg .......11.0 ..............eckles, wesley (Northwestern state) at stephen F. austin, Nov. 22, 2008 ....................................[2-22]longest interception rtn ........ 70 ..............Jenkins, Darrell (McNeese state) vs. Delta state, sept. 6 2008Interception return tDs .............1 ..............14 times, last by riggs, Gary (Northwestern state) at stephen F. austin, Nov. 22, 2008 and Nelson, allen (McNeese state) at Central arkansas, Nov. 22, 2008all-purpose yards ...................307 ..............Pendland, toddrick (McNeese state) vs. stephen F. austin, Nov. 8, 2008tackles .......................................21.0 ..............williams, Jabara (stephen F. austin) vs. Northwestern state, Nov. 22, 2008 ...............................[3-18]sacks ............................................ 4.0 ..............knicky, tim (stephen F. austin) vs. south Dakota state, sept. 27, 2008 ......................................... 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McNeese StateCategory Rank Actual National Leader Actual SLCrushing offense 10 228.27 VMI 357.45 1Passing offense 34 235.82 Portland st. 372.18 5total offense 3 464.09 Cal Poly 487.45 1scoring offense 3 37.55 Cal Poly 44.36 1rushing Defense 32 118.91 Northern ariz. 59.82 1Pass efficiency Defense 84 132.95 Grambling 87.85 4total Defense 61 350.82 Morgan st. 213.42 1scoring Defense 86 29.27 Yale 10.50 2Net Punting 77 31.68 Dartmouth 37.40 7Punt returns 47 9.86 Citadel 19.67 2kickoff returns 26 21.87 Florida a&M 26.71 4turnover Margin 27 .55 Grambling 1.85 2Pass Defense 96 231.91 North Dakota st. 116.82 2Passing efficiency 11 150.42 wofford 169.92 1sacks 31 2.27 Northern ariz. 3.82 3tackles For loss 74 5.73 Morgan st. 9.42 3sacks allowed 25 1.27 wofford .42 3

NichollsCategory Rank Actual National Leader Actual SLCrushing offense 14 208.11 VMI 357.45 2Passing offense 115 102.67 Portland st. 372.18 7total offense 85 310.78 Cal Poly 487.45 7scoring offense 56 25.67 Cal Poly 44.36 7rushing Defense 80 169.33 Northern ariz. 59.82 4Pass efficiency Defense 98 140.16 Grambling 87.85 6total Defense 101 420.22 Morgan st. 213.42 4scoring Defense 107 34.67 Yale 10.50 6Net Punting 9 35.67 Dartmouth 37.40 2Punt returns 26 12.15 Citadel 19.67 1kickoff returns 29 21.68 Florida a&M 26.71 5turnover Margin 118 -1.78 Grambling 1.85 7Pass Defense 108 250.89 North Dakota st. 116.82 4Passing efficiency 32 135.97 wofford 169.92 4sacks 84 1.56 Northern ariz. 3.82 7tackles For loss 90 5.00 Morgan st. 9.42 7sacks allowed 14 1.00 wofford .42 1

Northwestern StateCategory Rank Actual National Leader Actual SLCrushing offense 32 172.67 VMI 357.45 4Passing offense 70 182.25 Portland st. 372.18 6total offense 58 354.92 Cal Poly 487.45 5scoring offense 49 26.67 Cal Poly 44.36 6rushing Defense 58 145.42 Northern ariz. 59.82 3Pass efficiency Defense 76 129.70 Grambling 87.85 2total Defense 84 374.92 Morgan st. 213.42 2scoring Defense 78 28.25 Yale 10.50 1Net Punting 61 32.86 Dartmouth 37.40 6Punt returns 95 6.28 Citadel 19.67 4kickoff returns 9 23.02 Florida a&M 26.71 2turnover Margin 48 .17 Grambling 1.85 4Pass Defense 94 229.50 North Dakota st. 116.82 1Passing efficiency 75 118.98 wofford 169.92 7sacks t-62 1.92 Northern ariz. 3.82 4tackles For loss 88 5.08 Morgan st. 9.42 6sacks allowed 69 2.08 wofford .42 5

Sam Houston StateCategory Rank Actual National Leader Actual SLCrushing offense 79 119.30 VMI 357.45 5Passing offense 4 338.00 Portland st. 372.18 2total offense 5 457.30 Cal Poly 487.45 2scoring offense 10 35.30 Cal Poly 44.36 3rushing Defense 56 145.10 Northern ariz. 59.82 2Pass efficiency Defense 80 131.78 Grambling 87.85 3total Defense 97 406.30 Morgan st. 213.42 3scoring Defense 104 33.10 Yale 10.50 5

Net Punting 2 37.20 Dartmouth 37.40 1Punt returns 103 5.57 Citadel 19.67 6kickoff returns 91 18.38 Florida a&M 26.71 7turnover Margin 42 .30 Grambling 1.85 3Pass Defense 112 261.20 North Dakota st. 116.82 6Passing efficiency 37 132.99 wofford 169.92 5sacks 28 2.30 Northern ariz. 3.82 2tackles For loss 77 5.60 Morgan st. 9.42 4sacks allowed 86 2.40 wofford .42 6

Southeastern LouisianaCategory Rank Actual National Leader Actual SLCrushing offense 106 83.42 VMI 357.45 6Passing offense 17 257.25 Portland st. 372.18 4total offense 66 340.67 Cal Poly 487.45 6scoring offense 45 27.25 Cal Poly 44.36 5rushing Defense 84 173.58 Northern ariz. 59.82 5Pass efficiency Defense 74 129.35 Grambling 87.85 1total Defense 103 422.67 Morgan st. 213.42 5scoring Defense 100 32.42 Yale 10.50 4Net Punting 34 34.08 Dartmouth 37.40 5Punt returns 100 5.80 Citadel 19.67 5kickoff returns 23 21.98 Florida a&M 26.71 3turnover Margin 16 .83 Grambling 1.85 1Pass Defense 105 249.08 North Dakota st. 116.82 3Passing efficiency 31 136.64 wofford 169.92 3sacks 68 1.83 Northern ariz. 3.82 6tackles For loss 68 5.83 Morgan st. 9.42 2sacks allowed 118 3.83 wofford .42 7

Stephen F. AustinCategory Rank Actual National Leader Actual SLCrushing offense 112 69.92 VMI 357.45 7Passing offense 3 345.75 Portland st. 372.18 1total offense 13 415.67 Cal Poly 487.45 4scoring offense 14 35.00 Cal Poly 44.36 4rushing Defense 87 179.92 Northern ariz. 59.82 7Pass efficiency Defense 107 147.51 Grambling 87.85 7total Defense 109 437.17 Morgan st. 213.42 6scoring Defense 115 39.58 Yale 10.50 7Net Punting 17 34.85 Dartmouth 37.40 3Punt returns 55 9.06 Citadel 19.67 3kickoff returns 65 19.76 Florida a&M 26.71 6turnover Margin 104 -.92 Grambling 1.85 6Pass Defense 111 257.25 North Dakota st. 116.82 5Passing efficiency 52 128.39 wofford 169.92 6sacks 16 2.58 Northern ariz. 3.82 1tackles For loss 46 6.33 Morgan st. 9.42 1sacks allowed 62 1.92 wofford .42 4

Texas StateCategory Rank Actual National Leader Actual SLCrushing offense 25 184.08 VMI 357.45 3Passing offense 12 269.15 Portland st. 372.18 3total offense 8 453.23 Cal Poly 487.45 3scoring offense 7 36.38 Cal Poly 44.36 2rushing Defense 86 174.69 Northern ariz. 59.82 6Pass efficiency Defense 92 135.39 Grambling 87.85 5total Defense 112 443.08 Morgan st. 213.42 7scoring Defense 96 31.31 Yale 10.50 3Net Punting 21 34.72 Dartmouth 37.40 4Punt returns 118 2.69 Citadel 19.67 7kickoff returns 3 24.15 Florida a&M 26.71 1turnover Margin 63 -.08 Grambling 1.85 5Pass Defense 114 268.38 North Dakota st. 116.82 7Passing efficiency 14 147.25 wofford 169.92 2sacks t62 1.92 Northern ariz. 3.82 4tackles For loss 84 5.38 Morgan st. 9.42 5sacks allowed 19 1.15 wofford .42 2

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McNeese StateCategory Player Rank Actual National Leader Actual SLC Rankrushing ................................................toddrick Pendland .........................6 ................130.09 ............ herb Donaldson, western Ill. ...........................162.18 ........................1Passing efficiency .............................Derrick Fourroux ..........................12 ................146.24 ............ Jonathan Dally, Cal Poly ....................................171.55 ........................2total offense ......................................Derrick Fourroux ..........................30 ................241.09 ............ Dominic randolph, holy Cross .......................356.09 ........................4receptions Per Game ......................steven whitehead .......................49 .....................5.18 ............ John Matthews, san Diego ...................................9.27 ........................4receiving Yards Per Game .............steven whitehead .......................42 .................. 73.64 ............ John Matthews, san Diego ..............................134.36 ........................5scoring .................................................toddrick Pendland .................... t19 .....................8.18 ............ trevyn smith, weber state ................................. 12.00 ........................3all-Purpose runners ........................toddrick Pendland .........................8 ................175.18 ............ Nick Miller, southern Utah ...............................195.36 ........................2 steven whitehead .......................28 ................133.82 .......................................................................................................................................4

NichollsPunting .................................................Patrick Dolan ....................................9 .................. 42.39 ............ Brett arnold, Massachusetts .............................. 45.22 ........................1kickoff returns ..................................lardarius webb ...............................4 .................. 29.50 ............ kevin teel, hampton ............................................ 36.87 ........................1Field Goals ...........................................ross schexnayder ....................... t8 .....................1.33 ............ andrew wilcox, elon ................................................1.83 ........................1

Northwestern Staterushing ................................................Byron lawrence ...........................41 .................. 84.83 ............ herb Donaldson, western Ill. ...........................162.18 ........................3kickoff returns ..................................Justin Perry ....................................15 .................. 26.00 ............ kevin teel, hampton ............................................ 36.87 ........................2Field Goals ...........................................robert weeks .............................. t20 .....................1.17 ............ andrew wilcox, elon ................................................1.83 ........................3

Sam Houston Staterushing ................................................James ashton ...............................35 .................. 88.60 ............ herb Donaldson, western Ill. ...........................162.18 ........................2Passing efficiency .............................rhett Bomar ..................................34 ................135.30 ............ Jonathan Dally, Cal Poly ....................................171.55 ........................4total offense ......................................rhett Bomar .....................................2 ................354.20 ............ Dominic randolph, holy Cross .......................356.09 ........................1receiving Yards Per Game .............Catron houston ..............................9 ................100.20 ............ John Matthews, san Diego ..............................134.36 ........................1Punting .................................................Derrick raymer .............................23 .................. 41.02 ............ Brett arnold, Massachusetts .............................. 45.22 ........................2Field Goals ...........................................taylor wilkins ................................16 .....................1.20 ............ andrew wilcox, elon ................................................1.83 ........................2scoring .................................................James aston ................................ t16 .....................8.40 ............ trevyn smith, weber state ................................. 12.00 ........................2 taylor watkins...............................23 .....................7.70 .......................................................................................................................................5all-Purpose runners ........................James aston ..................................26 ................140.70 ............ Nick Miller, southern Utah ...............................195.36 ........................3 Catron houston ...........................48 ................124.80 .......................................................................................................................................5sacks .....................................................Chris Brown ................................. t16 ....................... .75 ............ Greg Peach, eastern washington ........................1.64 ........................2

Southeastern LouisianaPassing efficiency .............................Brian Babin ....................................32 ................136.21 ............ Jonathan Dally, Cal Poly ....................................171.55 ........................3total offense ......................................Brian Babin ....................................23 ................247.75 ............ Dominic randolph, holy Cross .......................356.09 ........................3kickoff returns ..................................Marquis Powell .............................20 .................. 25.42 ............ kevin teel, hampton ............................................ 36.87 ........................3tackles ..................................................Mark Newbill .................................36 .....................9.09 ............ Nathan williams, Murray state .......................... 14.92 ........................2

Stephen F. AustinPassing efficiency .............................Jeremy Moses ...............................41 ................131.35 ............ Jonathan Dally, Cal Poly ....................................171.55 ........................5total offense ......................................Jeremy Moses ..................................3 ................329.33 ............ Dominic randolph, holy Cross .......................356.09 ........................2receptions Per Game ......................Duane Brooks ...............................12 .....................6.80 ............ John Matthews, san Diego ...................................9.27 ........................1 Dominique edison .................... t36 .....................5.58 .......................................................................................................................................3receiving Yards Per Game .............Duane Brooks ...............................22 .................. 86.30 ............ John Matthews, san Diego ..............................134.36 ........................3 Dominique edison ......................25 .................. 84.67 .......................................................................................................................................4Punting .................................................Drew Nelson ..................................30 .................. 40.58 ............ Brett arnold, Massachusetts .............................. 45.22 ........................3Punt returns .......................................Duane Brooks ...............................41 .....................8.59 ............ andre roberts, Citadel......................................... 19.21 ........................1kickoff returns ..................................Vincent Pervis ...............................39 .................. 23.78 ............ kevin teel, hampton ............................................ 36.87 ........................5scoring .................................................Dominique edison .................... t11 .....................9.00 ............ trevyn smith, weber state ................................. 12.00 ........................1sacks .....................................................tim knicky .........................................5 ....................... .92 ............ Greg Peach, eastern washington ........................1.64 ........................1tackles ..................................................Jabara williams ................................9 .................. 11.00 ............ Nathan williams, Murray state .......................... 14.92 ........................1tackles For loss .................................tim knicky .........................................8 .....................1.71 ............ Greg Peach, eastern washington ........................2.05 ........................1

Texas Staterushing ................................................karrington Bush ...........................45 .................. 81.92 ............ herb Donaldson, western Ill. ...........................162.18 ........................4Passing efficiency .............................Bradley George ...............................6 ................158.88 ............ Jonathan Dally, Cal Poly ....................................171.55 ........................1total offense ......................................Bradley George ............................39 ................223.25 ............ Dominic randolph, holy Cross .......................356.09 ........................5receptions Per Game ......................Cameron luke ..............................34 .....................5.62 ............ John Matthews, san Diego ...................................9.27 ........................2receiving Yards Per Game .............Cameron luke ..............................11 .................. 97.54 ............ John Matthews, san Diego ..............................134.36 ........................2kickoff returns ..................................karrington Bush ...........................22 .................. 25.12 ............ kevin teel, hampton ............................................ 36.87 ........................4Field Goals ...........................................andrew Ireland .......................... t30 .....................1.08 ............ andrew wilcox, elon ................................................1.83 ........................4scoring .................................................Cameron luke ..............................21 .....................7.85 ............ trevyn smith, weber state ................................. 12.00 ........................4 andrew Ireland ............................27 .....................7.62 .......................................................................................................................................6 karrington Bush ...........................71 .....................6.46 .....................................................................................................................................10all-Purpose runners ........................karrington Bush ..............................6 ................179.23 ............ Nick Miller, southern Utah ...............................195.36 ........................1tackles ..................................................Courtney smith ............................39 .....................8.92 ............ Nathan williams, Murray state .......................... 14.92 ........................4

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Mcneese state ....................................................................................12Lamar ...................................................................................................... 4northwestern state ............................................................................. 4sam houston state ............................................................................. 3uT arlington .......................................................................................... 3stephen F. austin ................................................................................. 2Texas state ............................................................................................. 2nicholls .................................................................................................... 1*Louisiana Tech..................................................................................... 8*arkansas state .................................................................................... 7*Louisiana-Monroe ............................................................................. 4*Troy ......................................................................................................... 3*north Texas .......................................................................................... 2*Trinity .................................................................................................... 1* Indicates former Southland team

1964 .......................................................................................................... Lamar 1965 .......................................................................................................... Lamar 1966 ............................................................................................. uT arlington.................................................................................................................... Lamar 1967 ............................................................................................. uT arlington1968 ..........................................................................................arkansas state1969 ..........................................................................................arkansas state1970 ..........................................................................................arkansas state1971 ..........................................................................................Louisiana Tech.................................................................................................................... Lamar .................................................................................................................... Trinity 1972 ..........................................................................................Louisiana Tech1973 ..........................................................................................Louisiana Tech1974 ..........................................................................................Louisiana Tech1975 ..........................................................................................arkansas state1976 ......................................................................................... Mcneese state1977 ..........................................................................................Louisiana Tech1978 ..........................................................................................Louisiana Tech

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YeaR-bY-YeaR Southland ChampionS....................................................................................................arkansas state1979 ......................................................................................... Mcneese state1980 ......................................................................................... Mcneese state1981 ............................................................................................. uT arlington1982 ..........................................................................................Louisiana Tech1983 ............................................................................................... north Texas.............................................................................................Louisiana-Monroe1984 ..........................................................................................Louisiana Tech1985 ..........................................................................................arkansas state1986 ..........................................................................................arkansas state1987 ...................................................................................Louisiana-Monroe1988 ................................................................................northwestern state1989 .................................................................................... stephen F. austin1990 ...................................................................................Louisiana-Monroe1991 ......................................................................................... Mcneese state...........................................................................................sam houston state1992 ...................................................................................Louisiana-Monroe1993 ......................................................................................... Mcneese state1994 ............................................................................................... north Texas1995 ......................................................................................... Mcneese state1996 .............................................................................................................. Troy1997 ......................................................................................... Mcneese state..........................................................................................northwestern state1998 ................................................................................northwestern state1999 .............................................................................................................. Troy.............................................................................................. stephen F. austin2000 .............................................................................................................. Troy2001 .................................................................................sam houston state................................................................................................... Mcneese state2002 ......................................................................................... Mcneese state2003 ......................................................................................... Mcneese state2004 ................................................................................northwestern state...........................................................................................sam houston state2005 .......................................................................................................nicholls...........................................................................................................Texas state2006 ......................................................................................... Mcneese state2007 ......................................................................................... Mcneese state2008 .................................................................................................Texas state

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1964-93 .................................................none selected1994 ..................................Mitch Maher, north Texas1995 ...........................Kerry Joseph, Mcneese state1996 ................................claude Mathis, Texas state 1997 ................................claude Mathis, Texas state1998 ............ Jermaine Jones, northwestern state1999 ........... chris chaloupka, sam houston state2000 ........................................c.J. carroll, Texas state2001 ................ Josh Mccown, sam houston state2002 ......................... hadley Prince, Mcneese state2003 ...................................B.J. sams, Mcneese state2004 ....................dustin Long, sam houston state2005 .................................. Barrick nealy, Texas state2006 ................ steven Whitehead, Mcneese state2007 ............................ Bryan smith, Mcneese state2008 ....................nathan Brown, central arkansas

Offensive Player of the Year1964 ........................................................none selected1965 ................................................. Jackie hall, Trinity1966 ................................................ Phil Primm, Trinity1967 ..................................Mike Baylor, uT arlington1968 .................... Frank McGuigan, arkansas state1969 .........................Jim Lindsey, abilene christian1970 .........................Jim Lindsey, abilene christian1971 ......................... Kenny Lantrip, Louisiana Tech1972 ................................ roger carr, Louisiana Tech1973 .......................... denny duron, Louisiana Tech1974 .................. charles Mcdaniel, Louisiana Tech1975 .............................david hines, arkansas state1976 ........................... derrick Jensen, uT arlington........................... John henry White, Louisiana Tech1977 ........................... derrick Jensen, uT arlington1978 ..................................roy dewalt, uT arlington1979 ..................................roy dewalt, uT arlington1980 ...................stephen starring, Mcneese state1981 ........................ Buford Jordan, Mcneese state1982 ......................... Matt dunigan, Louisiana Tech1983 ....................................Greg carter, north Texas 1984 ..........................scotty caldwell, uT arlington1985 ..................................Burton Murchison, Lamar1986 .........................dwane Brown, arkansas state1987 ..............stan humphries, Louisiana-Monroe1988 .....................................scott davis, north Texas1989 ................... Todd hammel, stephen F. austin1990 ................... cisco richard, Louisiana-Monroe1991 ....................................Gilbert Price, Texas state1992 ............... roosevelt Potts, Louisiana-Monroe1993 .................... robert cobb, Louisiana-Monroe1994 .........................donald Wilkerson, Texas state1995 .....clarence Matthews, northwestern state1996 ...............Patrick Palmer, northwestern state1997 .....................Mikhael ricks, stephen F. austin1998 ...............Montressa Kirby, Jacksonville state1999 ........... chris chaloupka, sam houston state2000 .....................Tony Taylor, northwestern state2001 ..............................Wes Pate, stephen F. austin2002 .................................. Vick King, Mcneese state2003 .................................. Vick King, Mcneese state2004 ........... derrick Johnese, northwestern state2005 .......................................... Yale Vannoy, nicholls2006 ......................... d.d. Terry, sam houston state2007 ....................nathan Brown, central arkansas2008 ............... Toddrick Pendland, Mcneese state

Defensive Player of the Year1964 ........................................................none selected1965 ...................................Vernon McManus, Lamar1966 ......................................Ken ozee, uT arlington1967 .......................................Marvin upshaw, Trinity1968 ....................... clovis swinney, arkansas state1969 ....................... clovis swinney, arkansas state

1970 ..........................dennis Meyer, arkansas state1971 ..........................dennis Meyer, arkansas state1972 .................................Fred dean, Louisiana Tech1973 ............................Joe Mcneely, Louisiana Tech1974 .................................Fred dean, Louisiana Tech1975 .............. Jerry Muckensturm, arkansas state1976 ...............................roy Painter, arkansas state1977 ...................... Larry anderson, Louisiana Tech............................... Wesley Williams, arkansas state1978 ......................... ardis Mccann, Louisiana Tech1979 .................. Johnny robinson, Louisiana Tech1980 .......................... daryl Burckel, Mcneese state1981 ...................... rusty Guilbeau, Mcneese state1982 .....................Bruce daigle, Louisiana-Monroe1983 ...........................................eugene seale, Lamar 1984 ........................... doug Landry, Louisiana Tech1985 ........................... doug Landry, Louisiana Tech1986 ...................... Walter Johnson, Louisiana Tech.............................................. ed Fleming, north Texas 1987 ..........John Kulakowski, northwestern state1988 ............................eric Lokey, stephen F. austin1989 ...............david Whitmore, stephen F. austin1990 ..............................Mike Pierce, Mcneese state1991 ................ andre carron, northwestern state1992 ..............................Terry irving, Mcneese state1993 ..............................Terry irving, Mcneese state1994 ..................Vincent Landrum, Mcneese state1995 .......................Kavika Pittman, Mcneese state1996 ....................................................Pratt Lyons, Troy1997 ................Tony Maranto, northwestern state1998 ............................charles ayro, Mcneese state1999 ............................................. anthony rabb, Troy2000 ......................Keith davis, sam houston state2001 .................................Joe Judge, Mcneese state2002 ........................roy Locks, northwestern state2003 .....................Brent hafford, stephen F. austin2004 ............ Jamall Johnson, northwestern state2005 .......................................Fred evans, Texas state2006 ........................... Bryan smith, Mcneese state2007 .....................................Kareem Moore, nicholls2008 .............................Larry hart, central arkansas

Freshman of the Year1964-77 .................................................none selected1978 .............................. Jessie clark, Louisiana Tech1979 ................Lee charles Wright, arkansas state1980 ........................Buford Jordon, Mcneese state.................................... Joey Granger, Mcneese state1981 .............................Willie Wiggins, uT arlington1982 ........................... doug Landry, Louisiana Tech1983 ...................... Walter Johnson, Louisiana Tech1984 .........................dwane Brown, arkansas state1985 ...........................Brian McZeal, Mcneese state1986 .............................. Matt stover, Louisiana Tech1987 .....................................scott davis, north Texas1988 ............. chuck rawlinson, stephen F. austin1989 ............................. Ken naquin, Mcneese state1990 .....................cedric Walker, stephen F. austin1991 ...........................eric acheson, Mcneese state................................................darryl Pounds, nicholls1992 ...........................Kerry Joseph, Mcneese state1993 .........................Zach Bronson, Mcneese state1994 ................................claude Mathis, Texas state1995 ............... Jeremiah Trotter, stephen F. austin1996 ............Victor McKnight, sam houston state1997 ..........Matt dominguez, sam houston state1998 .......................... Jessie Burton, Mcneese state1999 ...................reggie stancil, Jacksonville state2000 ................................................ Josh son, nicholls2001 ......................................LeJuan Walker, nicholls2002 ..................Tony Tompkins, stephen F. austin2003 ..................chance dennis, stephen F. austin2004 ..................................... Broderick cole, nicholls2005 .................... Blake Bercegeay, Mcneese state

2006 ...................derrick Fourroux, Mcneese state2007 ............................Karrington Bush, Texas state2008 .........simmie Yarborough, southeastern La.

Newcomer of the Year1964-90 .................................................none selected1991 ............... Wendal Lowrey, Louisiana-Monroe1992 ............................Terrance Brown, north Texas1993 .................... irving spikes, Louisiana-Monroe1994 ...........................chad reeves, Mcneese state1995 .................... Tim denton, sam houston state1996 ...........................................John emery, nicholls1997 ...............ronnie Powell, northwestern state1998 ...............................spergon Wynn, Texas state1999 ........... chris chaloupka, sam houston state2000 ...................................... demontray carter, Troy2001 ........................craig nall, northwestern state2002 ....................... roderick royal, Mcneese state2003 ............ Jamall Johnson, northwestern state2004 .......................................Fred evans, Texas state2005 ...................................... Joseph Tobias, nicholls2006 .....................................Kareem Moore, nicholls2007 ................................... Lardarius Webb, nicholls2008 ....................duane Brooks, stephen F. austin

Coach of the Year1964 ......................Bennie ellender, arkansas state1965 ........................... chena Gilstrap, uT arlington1966 .......................... Burley Bearden, uT arlington1967 .......................... Burley Bearden, uT arlington1968 ......................Bennie ellender, arkansas state1969 ......................Bennie ellender, arkansas state1970 ......................Bennie ellender, arkansas state......................................................Vernon Glass, Lamar 1971 ...................Maxie Lambright, Louisiana Tech1972 ...................Maxie Lambright, Louisiana Tech1973 ...................Maxie Lambright, Louisiana Tech1974 ............................................Vernon Glass, Lamar 1975 ...........................Bill davidson, arkansas state1976 ............................ Jack doland, Mcneese state1977 ...................Maxie Lambright, Louisiana Tech1978 ...........................Bill davidson, arkansas state1979 .....................ernie duplechin, Mcneese state1980 .............sam robertson, Louisiana-Lafayette1981 ....................................Bud elliott, uT arlington1982 ..............................Billy Brewer, Louisiana Tech1983 ................................ corky nelson, north Texas 1984 ........................... a. L. Williams, Louisiana Tech1985 ........................ Larry Lacewell, arkansas state1986 ........................ Larry Lacewell, arkansas state1987 ......................... Pat collins, Louisiana-Monroe1988 ...............sam Goodwin, northwestern state1989 ....................... Lynn Graves, stephen F. austin1990 ........................ Bobby Keasler, Mcneese state1991 ........................ Bobby Keasler, Mcneese state......................ron randleman, sam houston state1992 ................... dave roberts, Louisiana-Monroe1993 ........................ Bobby Keasler, Mcneese state1994 ................................... Matt simon, north Texas1995 ........................ Bobby Keasler, Mcneese state1996 ..................................... darren Barbier, nicholls1997 ...............sam Goodwin, northwestern state.................................. Bobby Keasler, Mcneese state1998 ...............sam Goodwin, northwestern state1999 .............................................Larry Blakeney, Troy2000 .............................................Larry Blakeney, Troy2001 ............ron randleman, sam houston state2002 .............................................daryl daye, nicholls2003 ............................ Tommy Tate, Mcneese state2004 ................... scott stoker, northwestern state2005 ........................................... Jay Thomas, nicholls2006 ...............................Matt Viator, Mcneese state2007 ...............................Matt Viator, Mcneese state2008 .......................clint conque, central arkansas

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Passing OffenseYear School GAvg.1964 Trinity ............................................125.31965 uT arlington ................................170.31966 Lamar ............................................163.61967 uT arlington ................................174.41968 abilene christian ........................273.81969 abilene christian ........................274.31970 abilene christian ........................267.01971 Louisiana Tech .............................218.01972 abilene christian ........................197.21973 Louisiana Tech .............................170.51974 Louisiana Tech .............................159.91975 Louisiana Tech .............................222.61976 Louisiana Tech .............................245.21977 Louisiana Tech .............................232.01978 Louisiana Tech .............................185.0

1979 Lamar ............................................248.11980 Louisiana Tech .............................201.91981 Lamar ............................................217.61982 Louisiana Tech .............................276.81983 Louisiana Tech .............................209.81984 Louisiana Tech .............................185.61985 Louisiana-Monroe ......................262.91986 Louisiana-Monroe ......................227.41987 Louisiana-Monroe ......................286.61988 north Texas ..................................230.01989 stephen F. austin .......................362.41990 Louisiana-Monroe ......................207.51991 Louisiana-Monroe ......................220.51992 Louisiana-Monroe ......................249.81993 Louisiana-Monroe ......................283.11994 north Texas ..................................268.61995 Texas state ....................................248.11996 Mcneese state ............................228.81997 Jacksonville state .......................263.31998 nicholls ..........................................215.81999 sam houston state ....................296.52000 sam houston state ....................212.92001 sam houston state ....................280.12002 stephen F. austin .......................222.02003 Texas state ....................................260.82004 sam houston state ....................358.52005 stephen F. austin .......................283.52006 Texas state ....................................201.42007 central arkansas.........................293.02008 stephen F. austin .......................345.8

Total OffenseYear School GAvg.1964 abilene christian ........................292.31965 Lamar ............................................317.61966 arkansas state .............................299.81967 Lamar ............................................355.31968 abilene christian ........................378.01969 abilene christian ........................380.41970 abilene christian ........................267.01971 Louisiana Tech .............................411.11972 Louisiana Tech .............................362.61973 Louisiana Tech .............................395.81974 Louisiana Tech .............................370.01975 Louisiana Tech .............................399.41976 Louisiana Tech .............................414.51977 Louisiana Tech .............................385.71978 uT arlington ................................391.01979 uT arlington ................................391.31980 Mcneese state ............................379.61981 Mcneese state ............................401.21982 Louisiana-Monroe ......................392.31983 Louisiana-Monroe ......................366.81984 arkansas state .............................359.91985 Louisiana-Monroe ......................381.21986 arkansas state .............................378.91987 sam houston state ....................445.81988 northwestern state ...................401.41989 stephen F. austin .......................487.11990 Texas state ...................................361.21991 Texas state ...................................381.41992 Louisiana-Monroe ......................453.21993 Louisiana-Monroe ......................472.81994 north Texas ..................................392.81995 stephen F. austin .......................404.5

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Scoring OffenseYear School GAvg.1964 abilene christian .......................... 16.71965 abilene christian .......................... 21.81966 arkansas state ............................... 24.71967 Lamar................................................ 24.81968 uT arlington .................................. 26.41969 abilene christian .......................... 31.71970 abilene christian .......................... 33.31971 Louisiana Tech ............................... 27.41972 Louisiana Tech ............................... 27.11973 Louisiana Tech ............................... 26.51974 Louisiana Tech ............................... 29.41975 arkansas state ............................... 32.31976 Louisiana Tech ............................... 30.51977 Louisiana Tech ............................... 25.51978 Mcneese state .............................. 25.01979 uT arlington .................................. 31.11980 Mcneese state .............................. 27.61981 Mcneese state .............................. 28.71982 Louisiana-Monroe ........................ 28.51983 north Texas .................................... 23.51984 arkansas state ............................... 26.91985 arkansas state ............................... 26.31986 arkansas state ............................... 27.61987 sam houston state ...................... 35.61988 northwestern state ..................... 30.21989 stephen F. austin ......................... 36.41990 Texas state ...................................... 24.41991 Texas state ...................................... 27.91992 Louisiana-Monroe ........................ 35.31993 Louisiana-Monroe ........................ 39.21994 north Texas .................................... 29.41995 stephen F. austin ......................... 31.71996 Troy ................................................... 33.41997 Mcneese state .............................. 30.01998 Mcneese state .............................. 33.51999 stephen F. austin ......................... 35.42000 Mcneese state .............................. 27.3 Troy ................................................... 27.32001 sam houston state ...................... 37.52002 Mcneese state .............................. 31.92003 nicholls ............................................ 35.42004 sam houston state ...................... 37.02005 Texas state ...................................... 37.02006 Mcneese state .............................. 25.22007 Mcneese state .............................. 35.22008 central arkansas........................... 37.5 Mcneese state .............................. 37.5

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Passing DefenseYear School GAvg.1964 arkansas state ............................... 64.61965 arkansas state ............................... 66.01966 Trinity .............................................. 89.21967 arkansas state .............................111.61968 Trinity ............................................168.91969 abilene christian ........................136.91970 abilene christian ........................126.51971 uT arlington ................................102.91972 Louisiana-Lafayette ..................... 88.01973 Louisiana Tech ............................... 74.31974 Louisiana Tech ............................... 96.71975 Lamar ............................................101.21976 Lamar .............................................. 78.91977 Louisiana-Lafayette ...................109.21978 arkansas state ............................... 95.8

1979 Louisiana-Lafayette ...................100.91980 Louisiana Tech .............................120.81981 Louisiana-Lafayette ...................127.41982 arkansas state .............................160.51983 Louisiana Tech .............................111.41984 Louisiana Tech .............................105.51985 Mcneese state ............................149.31986 Louisiana-Monroe ......................131.51987 northwestern state ...................133.61988 Mcneese state ............................127.31989 northwestern state ...................164.01990 sam houston state ....................138.61991 Louisiana-Monroe ......................113.81992 northwestern state ...................150.81993 Mcneese state .............................. 85.51994 nicholls ..........................................118.81995 Texas state ....................................169.01996 stephen F. austin .......................127.71997 Mcneese state ............................146.51998 Mcneese state ............................144.71999 Texas state ....................................146.52000 sam houston state ....................121.12001 Mcneese state ............................168.92002 stephen F. austin .......................144.02003 northwestern state ...................175.22004 northwestern state ...................180.72005 Texas state ....................................177.62006 nicholls ..........................................148.92007 central arkansas.........................185.22008 northwestern state ...................229.5

Total DefenseYear School GAvg.1964 arkansas state .............................195.11965 arkansas state .............................225.01966 Trinity ............................................194.81967 Trinity ............................................207.41968 arkansas state .............................275.51969 arkansas state .............................309.01970 arkansas state .............................270.01971 Louisiana Tech .............................272.31972 Louisiana Tech .............................236.11973 Louisiana Tech .............................184.01974 arkansas state .............................234.51975 arkansas state .............................215.71976 Mcneese state ............................255.21977 Louisiana Tech .............................220.11978 arkansas state .............................240.11979 uT arlington ................................259.41980 Louisiana-Lafayette ...................294.61981 arkansas state .............................271.01982 Louisiana-Monroe ......................326.41983 Louisiana-Monroe ......................238.11984 Louisiana Tech .............................233.51985 arkansas state .............................258.81986 Louisiana-Monroe ......................281.51987 Louisiana-Monroe ......................303.81988 stephen F. austin .......................233.81989 northwestern state ...................321.31990 sam houston state ....................279.21991 Mcneese state ............................242.41992 Louisiana-Monroe ......................319.31993 Mcneese state ............................249.51994 Mcneese state ............................259.51995 Mcneese state ............................272.1

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Scoring DefenseYear School GAvg.1964 arkansas state ..................................7.31965 arkansas state ............................... 11.91966 arkansas state ............................... 12.11967 arkansas state ............................... 12.91968 Trinity .............................................. 14.61969 arkansas state ............................... 14.01970 arkansas state ............................... 11.31971 Louisiana-Lafayette ..................... 15.21972 Louisiana-Lafayette ..................... 11.31973 Louisiana Tech ..................................5.91974 Louisiana Tech ............................... 10.31975 arkansas state ..................................7.41976 Louisiana-Lafayette ..................... 13.51977 Louisiana Tech ............................... 12.11978 arkansas state ............................... 13.11979 Mcneese state .................................9.81980 Mcneese state .............................. 12.51981 arkansas state ............................... 14.51982 Louisiana Tech ............................... 14.31983 north Texas .................................... 10.61984 Louisiana Tech ............................... 12.01985 Mcneese state .............................. 11.51986 arkansas state ............................... 11.91987 stephen F. austin ......................... 16.61988 stephen F. austin ......................... 10.11989 northwestern state ..................... 17.91990 sam houston state ...................... 17.01991 Mcneese state .............................. 12.21992 Texas state ...................................... 17.31993 Mcneese state .............................. 15.51994 Mcneese state .............................. 15.91995 Mcneese state .................................8.91996 Troy ................................................... 14.01997 Mcneese state .............................. 10.51998 Mcneese state .............................. 12.41999 Troy ................................................... 18.22000 Troy ................................................... 14.52001 Mcneese state .............................. 17.52002 nicholls ............................................ 17.72003 stephen F. austin ......................... 20.92004 stephen F. austin ......................... 23.32005 Texas state ...................................... 20.32006 nicholls ............................................ 20.72007 Mcneese state .............................. 18.32008 central arkansas........................... 25.7

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PassingYear Name, School Att.-Cmp.-Int. TD Yds.1964 Les obie, Tu 174-91-4 7 9371965 Les obie, Tu 269-130-19 8 1,4341966 Phil Primm, Lu 202-102-9 16 1,5491967 randy Mccollum, Lu 232-115-8 14 1,5331968 Jim Lindsey, ac 396-204-19 18 2,7171969 Jim Lindsey, ac 391-207-19 19 2,6861970 Jim Lindsey, ac 369-198-20 22 2,7071971 Ken Lantrip, LTu 221-119-12 13 2,1051972 clint Longley, ac 332-161-21 9 2,0621973 denny duron, LTu 199-93- 8 13 1,6071974 Barry Pollard, uLL 169-75-13 4 8481975 steve haynes, LTu 104-66-6 9 1,0661976 steve haynes, LTu 216-120-11 16 1,9811977 Keith Thibodeaux, LTu 260-137-17 9 2,3841978 Larry haynes, Lu 184-92-11 8 1,2611979 Larry haynes, Lu 398-231-18 21 2,6371980 Matt dunigan, LTu 313-149-13 9 1,9391981 Fred hessen, Lu 366-180-16 14 2,1081982 John holman, uLM 462-218-16 20 2,9641983 david Brewer, LTu 329-161-21 9 1,8481984 don richards, Mcn 217-112-9 2 1,4491985 Bubby Brister, uLM 342-191-14 17 2,8801986 scott dieterich, Mcn 279-141-11 9 2,031

1987 stan humphries, uLM 338-176-15 18 2,6221988 scott davis, unT 270-158-15 12 2,4091989 Todd hammel, sFa 401-238-13 34 3,9151990 doug Pederson, uLM 341-190-14 9 2,1521991 eric acheson, Mcn 195-83-11 1 9751992 Wendal Lowrey, uLM 227-147-9 16 2,1901993 robert cobb, uLM 345-197-8 29 3,0081994 Mitch Maher, unT 319-202-12 25 2,8401995 david Williams, TXsT 349-187-13 18 2,3951996 Tim Leger, Mcn 288-143-18 15 2,3611997 Blake Prejean, Mcn 266-161-9 13 2,4201998 Brad Zeller, nich 370-202-12 13 2,3671999 chris chaloupka, shsu 271-168-13 21 2,5032000 slade nagle, Mcn 285-160-18 15 1,9832001 Josh Mccown, shsu 341-210-8 29 2,8842002 scott Pendarvis, Mcn 289-163-6 11 2,0502003 Barrick nealy, TXsT 473-240-17 21 2,6082004 dustin Long, shsu 531-333-18 39 3,2772005 Barrick nealy, TXsT 363-208-9 21 2,8752006 danny southall, sFa 294-169-4 8 1,8772007 nathan Brown, uca 377-256-10 26 3,0842008 Jeremy Moses, sFa 598-352-20 41 4,026

Total OffenseYear Name, School TP Rush Pass Yds.1964 Les obie, Tu 205 47 937 9841965 Les obie, Tu 342 155 1,434 1,5891966 Phil Primm, Lu 276 211 1,549 1,7601967 Mike Baylor, uTa 307 177 1,384 1,5611968 Jim Lindsey, ac 515 23 2,717 2,7401969 Jim Lindsey, ac 450 -40 2,686 2,6461970 Jim Lindsey, ac 440 -15 2,707 2,6541971 Ken Lantrip, LTu 323 128 2,105 2,2331972 clint Longley, ac 409 160 2,062 2,2221973 denny duron, LTu 260 56 1,607 1,6631974 Johnnie Thibodeaux, Mcn 268 319 1,221 1,5401975 roy henry, uLL 230 301 1,135 1,4361976 steve haynes, LTu 259 -112 1,981 1,8691977 Keith Thibodeaux, LTu 340 -59 2,384 2,3251978 roy dewalt, uTa 316 841 870 1,7111979 Larry haynes, Lu 449 -221 2,637 2,4161980 Matt dunigan, LTu 430 -73 1,939 1,8661981 Matt dunigan, LTu 425 54 1,898 1,9521982 Matt dunigan, LTu 527 113 2,843 2,9641983 Tim Langford, asu 341 573 1,156 1,7291984 don richards, Mcn 330 158 1,449 1,6071985 Bubby Brister, uLM 425 -176 2,880 2,7041986 scott dieterich, Mcn 344 -34 2,031 1,9971987 stan humphries, uLM 414 146 2,622 2,7681988 scott davis, unT 434 439 2,409 2,8481989 Todd hammel, sFa 487 -92 3,915 3,8231990 scott davis, unT 462 643 1,550 2,1931991 Gilbert Price, TXsT 391 837 954 1,7911992 Mitch Maher, unT 386 167 2,090 2,2571993 robert cobb, uLM 373 -43 3,008 2,9651994 Mitch Maher, unT 398 175 3,015 3,1901995 david Williams, TXsT 390 -9 2,395 2,3861996 Tim Leger, Mcn 407 187 2,361 2,5481997 Montressa Kirby, Jsu 490 101 2,816 2,9171998 Brad Zeller, nich 509 582 2,367 2,9491999 chris chaloupka, shsu 301 36 2,503 2,5392000 slade nagle, Mcn 298 -25 1,983 1,9582001 Josh Mccown, shsu 431 354 2,884 3,2382002 scott Pendarvis, Mcn 354 -65 2,050 1,9852003 Barrick nealy, TXsT 606 261 3,129 3,3902004 dustin Long, shsu 576 -12 4,588 4,5762005 Barrick nealy, TXsT 522 1,057 2,875 3,9322006 danny southall, sFa 403 418 1,877 2,2952007 nathan Brown, uca 438 132 2,084 3,2162008 rhett Bomar, shsu 517 187 3,355 3,542

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All-Purpose YardsYear Name, School Rush Rcv. Ret. Yds.1978 Larry Lawrence, asu 1,039 151 16 1,2061979 rodney smith, uLL 782 156 576 1,5141980 Theron Mcclendon, Mcn 1,175 84 89 1,3481981 Buford Jordan, Mcn 1,267 106 234 1,6071982 scotty caldwell, uTa 1,216 336 0 1,5521983 Bobby craighead, uLM 982 127 449 1,5581984 simon Jordan, Mcn 1,020 186 0 1,2061985 Burton Murchison, Lu 1,547 40 0 1,5871986 Flip Johnson, Mcn 74 939 682 1,6951987 Jeff steele, uLM 196 397 761 1,3541988 Jeff steele, uLM 114 188 1,013 1,3151989 Larry centers, sFa 1,165 630 22 1,8171990 reggie rivers, TXsT 1,145 89 374 1,6081991 roosevelt Potts, uLM 1,103 171 0 1,2741992 roosevelt Potts, uLM 1,004 262 0 1,2661993 irving spikes, uLM 1,563 150 0 1,7131994 donald Wilkerson, TXsT 1,569 131 348 2,0481995 clarence Matthews, nWLa 1,384 194 699 2,2771996 claude Mathis, TXsT 1,593 80 178 1,8511997 claude Mathis, TXsT 1,595 42 162 1,7991998 Jessie Burton, Mcn 1,037 145 55 1,237

1999 Karon coleman, sFa 929 219 489 1,6372000 Tony Taylor, nWLa 1,506 122 141 1,7692001 rondy rogers, Jsu 1,417 186 0 1,6032002 Tony Tompkins, sFa 688 255 852 1,7952003 B.J. sams, Mcn 299 889 815 2,0032004 Tony Tompkins, sFa 66 821 656 1,5432005 Barrick nealy, TXsT 1,057 31 0 1,0882006 d.d. Terry, shsu 1,328 237 0 1,5652007 Jay Lucas, sLu 1,239 485 0 1,7242008 Karrington Bush, TXsT 1,065 210 1,055 2,330All-Purpose Running statistics were not compiled prior to the 1978 season.

ScoringYear Name, School TD XP FG Pts.1964 obert Logan, Tu 11 0 0 661965 darrell LaFitte, Lu 7 2 0 441966 steve Gankiewicz, asu 13 0 0 781967 steve Gankiewicz, asu 9 0 0 541968 Frank McGuigan, asu 15 2 0 91969 ronnie Vinson, ac 9 2 0 56 skipper Butler, uTa 0 23 11 561970 don harr, ac 13 0 0 78 calvin harrell, asu 13 0 0 781971 charles Mcdaniel, LTu 17 2 0 1041972 Glenn Berteau, LTu 11 2 0 681973 steve Burks, asu 18 2 0 1101974 charles Mcdaniel, LTu 15 0 0 901975 david hines, asu 17 0 0 1021976 arry Moody, LTu 17 4 0 1061977 John roveto, uLL 0 24 19 811978 George Yates, LTu 10 0 0 601979 Brian happel, uTa 0 40 12 761980 don stump, Mcn 0 33 9 601981 Buford Jordan, Mcn 18 2 0 1101982 scotty caldwell, uTa 13 2 0 801983 Tony Whittington, Mcn 0 19 17 701984 rickey Jemison, asu 11 0 0 661985 George Benyola, LTu 0 23 24 951986 scott roper, asu 0 33 21 961987 Luther Turner, shsu 20 0 0 1201988 Keith chapman, unT 0 37 19 941989 Tony citizen, Mcn 15 2 0 921990 eric Wright, sFa 10 4 0 641991 Todd scott, TXsT 12 0 0 721992 Greg robinson, uLM 14 0 0 841993 Jose Larios, Mcn 0 32 22 981994 Jose Larios, Mcn 0 30 13 691995 clarence Matthews, nWLa 13 0 0 78 Terence davis, Mcn 13 0 0 781996 claude Mathis, TXsT 17 0 0 1021997 shonz LaFrenz, Mcn 0 37 17 881998 Jessie Burton, Mcn 19 0 0 1141999 Karon coleman, sFa 16 2 0 982000 Lawrence Tynes, TroY 0 36 16 842001 Jonathon cooper, shsu 17 0 0 1022002 John Marino, Mcn 0 52 14 942003 John Marino, Mcn 0 45 16 932004 Lance Garner, shsu 0 57 16 1052005 Broderick cole, nich 13 0 0 782006 d.d. Terry, shsu 16 0 0 982007 Jay Lucas, sLu 15 0 0 902008 Brent Grimes, uca 21 0 0 126

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1964First team – Quarterback: Lee obie, Tu-Backs: obert Logan, Tu; dennis hagaman, ac; Mike Love, ac. ends: Bill Pagano, asu; Johnny Jones, Tu; Linemen: Larry cox, ac; Jack hall, uTa; anthony Gillory, Lu; dan summers, asu; Vernon McManus, Lu.

1965offense – Quarterback: Phil Primm, Lu. Backs: Jackie hall, Trinity; harold LaFitte, Lu; Mike Love, ac. ends: Truman Franks, Tu; Bill Kilgore, Lu. Linemen: Larry cox, ac; ed Marcontell, Lu; Ken LaJudice, uTa; Wade McLeod, ac; dan summers, asu; Bob utley, uTa.

defense – Linemen: edwin ckodre, Tu; dick croxton, Lu; Ken ozee, uTa; h.K. reeves, asu. Linebackers: Mike Berta, asu; steve Jackson, uTa; Vernon McManus, Lu. Backs: Mike allman, Lu; Tommy Young, ac; Jake david, Lamar; dick ritchey, asu.

1966offense – Quarterback: Phil Primm, Lu; donnie Witwiski, Tu. Backs: Jackie hall, Tu; Terry Gwin, asu; Tom smiley, Lu. ends: Gerald Jumper, asu; Johnny Fuller, Lu. Linemen: Ken riley, uTa; ed Marcontell, Lu; Bob diem, uTa; spergon Wynn, Lu; ron Worthen, asu.

defense – Linemen: Melvin Witt, uTa; dick croxton, Lu; Marvin upshaw, Tu; Ken ozee, uTa. Linebackers: Bernard erickson, ac; Billy Woodlee, Tu; danny Jones, Lu. Backs: dick ritchey, asu; robert Willbanks, uTa; Jack david, Lu; Mike Barnes, uTa.

1967offense – Quarterback: Mike Baylor, uTa. Backs: Tom smiley, Lu; Bill Kilgore, Lu; danny Griffin, uTa. ends: Johnny Fuller, Lu; Jimmy Thomas, uTa. Linemen: Bob rash, ac; Ken riley, uTa; spergon Wynn, Lu; Bob diem, uTa; ron Worthen, asu; darrell Mingle, Lu. Kicker: skipper Butler, uTa.

defense – Linemen: dick croxton, Lu; Wil-liam hines, Tu; Marvin upshaw, Tu; clovis swinney, asu. Linebackers: richard Bjerke, Lu; Bill Bergey, asu; Fred doerr, uTa. Backs: robert Willbanks, uTa; dick ritchey, asu; Bill Groberg, Lu; dean Bagley, ac. Punter: Kevin Mcclelland, asu.

1968offense – Quarterback: Jim Lindsey, ac. Backs: Frank McGuigan, asu; danny Griffin, uTa; Pat holder, ac. ends: Bill Lockey, ac; dick hill, uTa. Linemen: Bob rash, ac; Jack smith, asu; Greg Bailey, uTa; Jim ander-son, Tu; dan Buckley, asu. Kicker: skipper Butler, uTa.

defense – Linemen: William hines, Tu; Gary crane, asu; richard cummings, Lu; clovis swinney, asu; Greg Lens, Tu Linebackers: Bill Bergey, asu; chip Bennett, ac; Fred Gough, uTa. Backs: Jim Marcum, uTa; Mike stamps, uTa; Benny Lansford, Lu; steve struble, asu. Punter: ronnie Boyette, Tu.

1969offense – Quarterback: Jim Lindsey, ac. Backs: calvin harrell, asu; Marshall Walls, asu; danny Griffin, uTa; Pat holder, ac. ends: ronnie Vinson, ac; ronnie Gebauer, Lu. Linemen: don Morrison, uTa; Jack smith, asu; Bill Phillips, asu; Mordie Marcontell, Lu; dan Buckley, asu. Kicker: skipper Butler, uTa.

defense – Linemen: Troy Patridge, uTa; Ken roberts, ac; clovis swinney, asu; Jack Kiser, ac; Gary crockett, Lu. Linebackers: chip Ben-nett, ac; david Walls, asu; Bruce Jackson, Tu Backs: Mickey eddleman, uTa; Kit sommers, Tu; Jerry harvey, Lu; donnie Beshears, asu. Punter: skipper Butler, uTa.

1970offense – Quarterback: Jim Lindsey, ac. Backs: calvin harrell, asu; Greg oliver, Trinity; don harr, ac; chet douthit, asu. ends: ronnie Vinson, ac; steve Lockhart, asu. Linemen: Bill Keresztury, Tu; Wayne Walton, ac; Bill Phillips, asu; david smal-ley, ac; Bruce Jackson, Tu Kicker: Bobby Gentry, asu.

defense – Linemen: chip Marcum, ac; dave Muckensturm, asu; Jack Kiser, ac; Gary crockett, Lu; Jack stite, ac. Linebackers: Phil Martin, ac; Gary cleve, asu; Bruce Jackson, Tu Backs: dennis Meyer, asu; ernest Baptist, uTa; eddy Mendl, ac; Walter huntley, Tu Punter: James hamilton, asu.

1971offense – Quarterback: Ken Lantrip, LTu. running Backs: charles Mcdaniel, LTu; cal-vin harrell, asu. ends: steve Lockhart, asu; erick Johnson, LTu. Linemen: Bill Keresztury, Tu; don Blair, uLL; Wayne dorton, asu; Louis age, uLL; Phil israel, LTu. Wide receiver: Bill hodge, Tu Kicker: Joe duran, asu.

defense – Linemen: steve Majka, Tu; dave Muckensturm, asu; Fred dean, LTu; Gary crockett, Lu. Linebackers: hiram Burleson, uTa; Butch Murray, asu; Bruce Jackson, Tu Backs: steve Laidlaw, Tu; ernest Baptist, uTa; Patrick Gibbs, Lu; dennis Meyer, asu. Punter: Mike swinney, LTu.

1972offense – Quarterback: denny duron, LTu. running Backs: dexter Bussey, uTa; dough Matthews, Lu; enos hicks, Mcn. ends: roger carr, LTu; Joe Bowser, Lu; Jack deGrenier, uTa. Linemen: Pat Greer, LTu; charles cantrell, Lu; nate allen, Mcn; don Blair, uLL; sonny Kennedy, ac. Kicker: rhea coppedge, uTa.

defense – Linemen: Les Vogel, uLL; dave Muckensturm, asu; Fred dean, LTu; Ken Jones, asu. Linebackers: hiram Burleson, uTa; Ken Williams, uLL; Joe Mcneely, LTu. Backs: John causey, LTu; ernest Baptist, uTa; rondy colbert, Lu; Billy Blakeman, Mcn. Punter: steve Burks, asu.

1973offense – Quarterback: denny duron, LTu. running Backs: david Mitchell, asu; dexter Bussey, uTa; Glen Berteau, LTu. Wide receivers: roger carr, LTu; Joe Bowser, Lu. Tight end: James Klipsch, asu. Linemen: Pat Greer, LTu; James Files, Mcn; doug Lowery, asu; Jerry reiman, asu; russell Bates, LTu. Kicker: Jerry Pope, LTu.

defense – Linemen: Les Vogel, uLL; Leon Babineaux, Lu; Fred dean, LTu; neal o’Brien, uLL. Linebackers: david neustrom, uLL; Joe Mcneely, LTu; randy Battaglio, Mcn. Backs: John causey, LTu; Wenford Wilborn, LTu; rondy colbert, Lu; Billy Blakeman, Mcn. Punter: Jerry Pope, LTu.

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1974offense – Quarterback: Johnnie Thibo-deaux, Mcn. running Backs: charles Mcdan-iel, LTu; Willie harris, asu; stan Winfrey, asu. Wide receivers: Pat Tilley, LTu; ron Barnett, uTa. Tight end: Mike Barber, LTu. Linemen: John Manatt, asu; roy Waters, LTu; Keith elliot, Lamar; randy crouch, LTu; James Files, Mcn. Kicker: Jerry Pope, LTu.

defense – Linemen: Leon Babineaux, Lu; Greg Griffin, Mcn; Fred dean, LTu; dick dixon, asu; donnie davis, Lu. Linebackers: rickey shirley, LTu; Mike Malham, asu; ron-ald Black, Lu. Backs: Wenford Wilborn, LTu; donald hill, Lu; rondy colbert, Lu; douglas dutt, Mcn. Punter: Jerry Pope, LTu.

1975offense – Quarterback: david hines, asu. running Backs: Leroy harris, asu; John henry White, LTu. Wide receivers: Pat Tilley, LTu, ron Barnett, uTa. Tight end: Mike Barber, LTu. Linemen: Bob Beckner, uTa; Gerald eddings, LTu; Ken Jones, asu; T.J. humphreys, asu; James Files, Mcn. Kicker: rafael septien, uLL.

defense – Linemen: Jimmy Lisko, asu; robert speer, asu; eddie Morgan, asu; dick dixon, asu; rodney Bagley, LTu. Lineback-ers: Mike Malham, asu; Jerry Muckensturm, asu; G.a. rodrigue, uLL. Backs: ralph Phillips, Mcn; Lloyd Walls, asu; donnie Perry, LTu; Preston Lanier, Mcn. Punter: dan Mullen, asu.

1976offense – Quarterback: roy henry, uLL. running Backs: Leroy harris, asu; Bobby Wilson, Mcn; derrick Jensen, uTa. Wide re-ceiver: Billy ryckman, LTu. Tight end: Brent albright, uTa. Guards: Bob Beckner, uTa; david smalls, uTa. Tackles: T.J. humphreys, asu; Joel Mullins, asu. center: Barry Kimble, Mcn. Kicker: rafael septien, uLL.

defense – ends: robert speer, asu; Keith Walker, uLL. Tackles: donnie davis, Lu; david Fluke, uTa. Linebackers: doug Fruge, Mcn; Bob rule, uLL; Willie Thomas, uTa. corner-backs: charles Jefferson, Mcn; Bill Bradshaw, uTa. safeties: roy Painter, asu; Larry ander-son, LTu. Punter: Jerry Pope, LTu.

1977offense – Quarterback: Keith Thibodeaux, LTu. running Backs: John henry White, LTu; derrick Jensen, uTa; Kevin Bell, Lu. Wide receiver: rod Foppe, LTu. Tight end: Larry Mccartney, LTu. Linemen: Butch cook, asu; hugh crisp, asu; Victor enard, Lu; Ken Bon-nette, LTu; dewey Wakefield, uTa. Kicker: John roveto, uLL.

defense – Linemen: Matt Burnett, Lu; ron-nie Paggett, LTu; Keith Walker, uLL; dwight carey, uTa. Linebackers: Jimmy Blackshire, LTu; curley White, LTu; Willie Thomas, uTa. Backs: clarence Wallace, Lu; Larry anderson, LTu; donnie Perry, LTu; ron irving, uLL. Punter: Terry McFarland, Mcn.

1978offense – Quarterback: roy dewalt, uTa. running Backs: Larry Lawrence, asu; George Yates, LTu. Wide receivers: scooter spruiell, LTu; richard ellender, Mcn. Tight end: danny Garrison, asu. Linemen: dewey Wakefield, uTa; Victor enard, Lu; ray Martin, Mcn; c.J. Lottinger, LTu; Jerry castor, asu. Kicker: doug dobbs, asu.

defense – Linemen: ardis Mccann, LTu; Ken chenier, uLL; Johnny robinson, LTu; Keith cox, asu. Linebackers: Jimmy Blackshire, LTu; Wesley Williams, asu; Frank Bartley, uLL. Backs: charles Jefferson, Mcn; ron irving, uLL; Jean dornier, LTu; Guy davis, uTa. Punter: Joe slayton, asu.

1979offense – Quarterback: roy dewalt, uTa. running Backs: artie shankle, Mcn; rod-ney smith, uLL. Wide receivers: howard robinson, Lu; harry Price, Mcn. Tight end: alfred Mask, Lu. Linemen: Victor enard, Lu; ray Martin, Mcn; Jerry castor, asu; Bill har-ris, uTa; Jim downing, Mcn; Kevin Kogucz, uTa. Kicker: don stump, Mcn.

defense – Linemen: Johnny robinson, LTu; andre Young, LTu; dale Thomas, uLL; Mike Matocha, uTa. Linebackers: Willie Thomas, uTa; ron smith, asu; Kurt Phoenix, Lu. Backs: rodney Breaux, uLL; Zack Jones, LTu; Tim harris, Mcn; Tom Murphy, Mcn. Punter: don stump, Mcn.

1980offense – Quarterback: stephen starring, Mcn. running Backs: Theron Mcclendon, Mcn; Phillip Jessie, uTa. Wide receivers: Leland Padgett, LTu; sam choice, Lu. Tight end: Gary Lewis, uTa. Linemen: Bret Martin, Mcn; dennis Peoples, uLL; Tyronne cop-per, uLL; Joey Gregory, Mcn. Kicker: don stump, Mcn.

defense – Linemen: clay carroll, Mcn; rusty Guilbeau, Mcn; Johnny robinson, LTu; dale Thomas, uLL. Linebackers: daryl Burckel, Mcn; Bud Mccluskey, uTa; andre Young, LTu. Backs: robert davenport, Mcn; Johnny ray smith, Lu; Willie allen, uLL; Lyn Bank-ston, LTu. Punter: Bruce Gartman, asu.

1981offense – Quarterback: stephen starring, Mcn. running Backs: Buford Jordan, Mcn; Maurice carthon, asu. Wide receivers: Mark Brousse, Mcn; herbert harris, Lu. Tight end: Brent anderson, uLL. Guards: Bret Martin, Mcn; danny stout, uTa. Tackles: roy hino-josa, uTa; Lonnie collins, Mcn. center: Mark cannon, uTa. Kicker: Mike Marlow, Lu.

defense – ends: rusty Guilbeau, Mcn; andy Martin, uLL. Tackles: Keith Pressley, uTa; Le-veren Tillman, asu. noseguard: Joey Pender, LTu. Linebackers: Mike Morris, asu; Tony Boles, LTu. cornerbacks: haywood dejean, LTu; Leonard smith, Mcn. Free safety: andre Young, LTu. strong safety: robert daven-port, Mcn. Punter: don stump, Mcn.

1982offense – Quarterback: Matt dunigan, LTu. running Backs: Burford Jordan, Mcn; scott caldwell, uTa. Wide receivers: austin Kat-tenbraker, LTu; Tag rome, uLM. Tight end: Bobby craighead, uLM. Guards: danny stout, uTa; Bret Martin, Mcn. Tackles: Lon-nie collins, Mcn; Bruce collie, uTa. center: arthur christophe, uLM. Kicker: roberto dager, LTu.

defense – ends: Trey Junkin, LTu; Terry Lee Williams, Lu, Tackles: Brent hargrove, uTa; Mike nickel, LTu, Linebackers: Tony Boles, LTu; Mike Morris, asu; ricky sanders, uLM, cornerbacks: Leonard smith, Mcn; rick Fishback, asu, Free safety: david Jones, Lu, strong safety: Bruce daigle, uLM, Punter: Bruce Gartman, asu.


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1983offense – Quarterback: Greg carter, unT. running Backs: Buford Jordan, Mcn; scott caldwell, uTa. Wide receivers: chris Tilley, LTu; Tag rome, uLM. Tight end: Joey evans, uLM. Guards: Mike Grantham, uLM; dan reeder, unT. Tackles: Bruce collie, uTa; chris Weaver, uLM. center: Mark cannon, uTa. Kicker: Jesse Garcia, uLM.

defense – ends: ronnie hickman, unT; Barry Broussard, uLM. Tackles: rayford cooks, unT; Benny Jones, uLM. Linebackers: eugene seale, Lu; doug Landry, LTu; Lester harper, unT. cornerbacks: david outley, uLM; Jerome sims, asu. safeties: Bruce daigle, uLM; stacy rayfield, uTa. Punter: John starnes, unT.

1984offense – Quarterback: rodney horn, uLM. running Backs: scott caldwell, uTa; simon Jordan, Mcn. Wide receivers: rodney clay, Lu; Keith ortego, Mcn. Tight end: Joey evans, uLM. Guards: Mike Grantham, uLM; randy Barnhill, asu. Tackles: Bruce collie, uTa; Farrell Wilson, asu. center: ed Troutt, asu. Kicker: George Benyola, LTu.

defense – ends: Walter Johnson, LTu; Mar-vin neloms, asu. Tackles: donald Washing-ton, LTu; Michael cline, asu. Linebackers: doug Landry, LTu; eugene seale, Lu; ronnie Washington, uLM. cornerbacks: darrell slater, uLM; Tim McKyer, uTa. safeties: Jay saad, unT; doyle adams, LTu. Punter: John starnes, unT.

1985offense – Quarterback: Bubby Brister, uLM. running Backs: Burton Murchison, Lu; rickey Jemison, asu. Wide receivers: chris Jones, uLM; Keith arbon, uTa. Tight end: Les-ter Mills, LTu. Guards: randy Barnhill, asu; scott davis, uLM. Tackles: Ken hetherington, LTu; ray Brown, asu. center: clint hailey, uTa. Kicker: George Benyola, LTu.

defense – ends: Walter Johnson, LTu; Mar-vin neloms, asu. Tackles: Michael cline, asu; donald Washington, LTu. nose Guard: carter ray crawford, asu. Linebackers: doug Lan-dry, LTu; eugene seale, Lu. cornerbacks: Tim McKyer, uTa; Greg Lee, asu. safeties: doyle adams, LTu; Mike Turner, uLM. Punter: rickey Fernandez, Lu.

1986offense – Quarterback: dwane Brown, asu. running Backs: rickey Jemison, asu; Garlon Powell, LTu. Wide receivers: Paddy doyle, LTu; Flip Johnson, Mcn. Tight end: Tommy Jackson, uLM. Tackles: John suskie, asu; clayton shoemaker, LTu. Guards: randy Barnhill, asu; John Lott, unT. center: Jim Wiseman, asu. Kicker: scott roper, asu.

defense – Linemen: Marvin neloms, asu; Mike Minter, unT; charlie Fredrick, asu; Will Johnson, uLM; Fred Barnes, asu. Lineback-ers: Walter Johnson, LTu; ed Fleming, unT; Lance White, unT. cornerbacks: Greg Lee, asu; Mike adams, asu. safeties: Vincent Barnett, asu; Mike rhone, unT. Punter: Bron Beal, unT.

1987offense – Quarterback: stan humphries, uLM. running Backs: Luther Turner, shsu; darrin collins, unT. Wide receivers: eric Tennessee, TXsT; Mike Manzullo, uLM. Tight end: ricky eggleston, shsu. Tackles: John clement, uLM; scott Bowles, unT. Guards: Floyd George, shsu; dwight Poole, unT. center: Kendell nelson. Kicker: Teddy Garcia, uLM.

defense – ends: John Kulakowski, nWLa; Gordon McFeders, unT. Tackles: claude Brumfield, uLM; Tom Middaugh, unT. Linebackers: Lish adams, shsu; Brad Fulks, TXsT; eric Lokey, sFa. cornerbacks: Kim Phillips, unT; richard Green, uLM. safeties: cyril crutchfield, uLM; Billy anderson, shsu. Punter: Bron Beal, unT.

1988offense – Quarterback: scott davis, unT. running Backs: Larry centers, sFa; Bill Jones, TXsT. Wide receivers: Marcus camper, unT, Floyd Turner, nWLa. Tight end: Jackie har-ris, uLM. Tackles: scott Bowles, unT; Glenn Koch, Mcn. Guards: reggie Lawson, uLM; Zane Paschall, unT. center: Jeff Jackson, sFa. Kickers: Keith chapman, unT; chuck rawlinson, sFa.

defense – ends: Keith Melcher, sFa; andre Finley, shsu. Tackles: david Gibbs, sFa; rex Johnson, unT. Linebackers: eric Lokey, sFa; Lish adams, shsu; Leonard Parker, nWLa. cornerbacks: Bruce alexander, sFa; Kim Phillips, unT. safeties: cyril crutchfield, uLM; david Whitmore, sFa. Punter: Bron Beal, unT.

1989offense – Quarterback: Todd hammel, sFa. running Backs: Larry centers, sFa; Tony citizen, Mcn. Wide receivers: al edwards, nWLa; Pat Jackson, sFa. Tight end: Jackie harris, uLM. Tackles: Jeff novak, TXsT; Greg Bryant, sFa. Guards: Bo alexander, sFa; Trent Lee, Mcn. center: Jeff Jackson, sFa. Kicker: Keith chapman, unT.

defense – ends: roderick Manning, unT; Michael Bankston, shsu. Tackles: roderick stansill, sFa; Mike ober, shsu. Linebackers: andre carron, nWLa; Byron Gross, unT; rod Moon, uLM. cornerbacks: randy hilliard, nWLa; Kip Texada, Mcn. safeties: david Whitmore, sFa; Mike Pierce, Mcn. Punter: Bart Bradley, shsu.

1990offense – Quarterback: scott davis, unT. running Backs: cisco richard, uLM; reggie rivers, TXsT. Wide receivers: eric Wright, sFa; John Tappin, nWLa. Tight end: derrick Wright, sFa. Tackles: scott Bowles, unT; Jeff Kerby, shsu. Guards: reggie Lawson, uLM; Murphy Yates, shsu. center: John King, nWLa. Kicker: eric roberts, Mcn.

defense – ends: Greg necaise, nWLa; anthony Williams, uLM. Tackles: Michael Bankston, shsu; norman amos, uLM. Line-backers: andre carron, nWLa; rod Moon, uLM; chad coleman, TXsT; Byron Gross, unT. cornerbacks: Kip Texada, Mcn; cedric Walker, sFa. safeties: Mike Pierce, Mcn; ron davis, nWLa. Punter: Paul alsbury, TXsT.


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1991offense – Quarterback: Gilbert Price, TXsT. running Backs: roosevelt Potts, uLM; Jarvis Lillie, nich. Wide receivers: eric cox, uLM; Vincent Brisby, uLM. Tight end: Bobby smith, Mcn. offensive Linemen: ervin Thomas, TXsT; rob Wallow, uLM; Murphy Yates, shsu; Marcus spears, nWLa; Blayne rush, Mcn. Kicker: eric roberts, Mcn.

defense – defensive Linemen: Michael Bankston, shsu; Willie Lacy, shsu; Matt shepherd, uLM; Michael Walker, nich. Line-backers: andre carron, nWLa; david Temple, sFa; Terry irving, Mcn. cornerbacks: cedric Walker, sFa; adrian hardy, nWLa. safeties: rod Woodard, TXsT; darryl Pounds, nich. Punter: Pat neck, Mcn. return specialist: Maurice Williams, TXsT.

1992offense – Quarterback: Wendal Lowrey, uLM. running Backs: Greg robinson, uLM; roosevelt Potts, uLM. Wide receiv-ers: Vincent Brisby, uLM; claude stewart, shsu. Tight end: carlos Treadway, nWLa. offensive Linemen: Marcus spears, nWLa; royce nelson, nich; Marty Posey, Mcn; Vic Zordan, uLM; spicer sigman, TXsT, Kicker: ray Whitehead, TXsT.

defense – defensive Linemen: eric Kidd, Mcn; Matt shepherd, uLM; James Folston, uLM; dana scott, Mcn. Linebackers: Terry irving, Mcn; Bennie Bazley, uLM; edward Moses, nWLa. cornerbacks: cedric Walker, sFa; adrian hardy, nWLa. safeties: darryl Pounds, nich; curtis harrison, uLM. Punter: Pat neck, Mcn. return specialist: darius adams, nWLa.

1993offense – Quarterback: robert cobb, uLM. running Backs: irving spikes, uLM; charles harris, shsu. Wide receivers: stepfret Wil-liams, uLM; adam henry, Mcn. Tight end: Michael Warren, nWLa. offensive Lineman: Marcus spears, nWLa; raymond Baptiste, uLM; Blayne rush, Mcn; John Barbee, uLM; spicer sigman, TXsT. Kicker: Jose Larios, Mcn.

defense – defensive Lineman: eric Kidd, Mcn; James Folston, uLM; dana scott, Mcn; Victor carr, TXsT. Linebackers: Terry irving, Mcn; Mike everhart, sFa; ed Moses, nWLa. defensive Backs: cedric Walker, sFa; darryl Pounds, nich; Lance Guidry, Mcn; Zack Bronson, Mcn. Punters: Pat neck, Mcn; Josh Farrell, shsu. return specialist: Kevin Washington, uLM.

1994offense – Quarterback: Mitch Maher, unT. running Backs: donald Wilkerson, TXsT; clarence Matthews, nWLa. Wide receivers: david Brown, unT; chris Jefferson, sFa. Tight end: Luis silva, unT. offensive Linemen: ronald cherry, Mcn; John rowland, TXsT; octus Polk, sFa; Michael LeBlanc, nich; John dippel, nWLa. Kicker: adam diel, nich.

defense – defensive Linemen: chris roberson, sFa; dana scott, Mcn; Kavika Pittman, Mcn; elvin Massenburge, shsu; Willis hudson, unT. Linebackers: Vincent Landrum, Mcn; Willie Mitchell, sFa; steve readeaux, nWLa. cornerbacks: Terrance shaw, sFa; clarence Wiggins, nich. safe-ties: Zack Bronson, Mcn; darryl Pounds, nich. Punter: Brian desselles, nich. return specialist: claude Mathis, TXsT.

1995offense – Quarterback: Kerry Joseph, Mcn. running Backs: henry Fields, Mcn; clarence Matthews, nWLa. Wide receivers: Terence davis, Mcn; Kevin Goodwin, sFa. Tight end: Kevin Pesak, shsu. offensive Linemen: Lee Kirk, sFa; Marsh Buice, Mcn; Joey Wylie, sFa; darius smith, shsu; Jayson hayes, nWLa. Kickers: Jose Larios, Mcn; Brian Minton, sFa; Marcus hajdik, shsu.

defense – defensive Linemen: Kavika Pitt-man, Mcn; Greg Bonvillian, Mcn; James Kern, sFa; curtis James, sFa. Linebackers: Vincent Landrum, Mcn; chad reeves, Mcn; darnell small, nich; George haynes, nWLa. cornerbacks: damon Gladney, Mcn; Tim denton, shsu. safeties: Zack Bronson, Mcn; damiyon Bell, sFa. Punter: ryan Klaus, shsu. return specialist: claude Mathis, TXsT.

1996offense – Quarterback: Tim Leger, Mcn, running Backs: claude Mathis, TXsT; ar-rid Gregory, TroY. Wide receivers: Patrick Palmer, nWLa; chris Jefferson, sFa. Tight end: Kevin Pesak, shsu. offenisve Linemen: Greg reynolds, nich; Greg studdard, shsu; adam Means, TXsT; scott childers, TroY; Kerry Jenkins, TroY. Place Kicker: adam diel, nich.

defense – defensive Linemen: John emery, nich; david carmona, sFa; Pratt Lyons, TroY; stacy Murry, TroY. Linebackers: de-drick Manigo, shsu; Jeremiah Trotter, sFa; Willie smith, TroY. cornerbacks: Keith Thi-bodaux, nWLa; demetric shipman, TroY. safety: Zack Bronson, Mcn; shane Black, TroY. Punter: ryan Klaus, shsu. return specialist: chris Jefferson, sFa.

1997offense – Quarterback: Blake Prejean, Mcn. running Backs: claude Mathis, TXsT; ron-nie Powell, nWLa. Wide receivers: Mikhael ricks, sFa; Patrick Palmer, nWLa. Tight end: Kevin Pesak, shsu. offensive Linemen: reggie nelson, Mcn; adam Means, TXsT; Talton russell, sFa; archie robinson, nWLa; cleve roberts, TroY. Place Kicker: shonz LaFrenz, Mcn.

defense – defensive Linemen: eugene Gar-ner, sFa; reggie Lowe, TroY; Blair Bradley, Mcn; Marcus spriggs,TroY. Linebackers: charles ayro, Mcn; Jeremiah Trotter, sFa; shawn stucky, TroY. cornerbacks: Jermaine Jones, nWLa; clifford ivory, TroY. safeties: clyde Williams, Mcn; Tony Maranto, nWLa. Punter: chad stanley, sFa. return specialist: donnie ashley, Mcn.

1998offense – Quarterback: Montressa Kirby, Jsu. running Backs: Tony Taylor, nWLa; Jessie Burton, Mcn. Wide receivers: Matt dominguez, shsu; Joey hamilton, Jsu. Tight end: Pat Matthews, Mcn. offensive Line-men: cleve roberts, TroY; reggie nelson, Mcn; Mike Funches, nWLa; Victor McKnight, shsu; Jeremy Johnson, sFa. Place Kicker: shonz LaFrenz, Mcn.

defense – defensive Linemen: Marcus spriggs, TroY; robert daniel, nWLa; al Lucas, TroY; robert Martin, nich. Lineback-ers: charles ayro, Mcn; anthony rabb,TroY; Murphy edwards, nich. cornerbacks: Jermaine Jones, nWLa; eric sloan, TroY. safeties: Tarius davis, Mcn; Mike Green, nWLa. Punter: chad stanley, sFa, return specialist: eurosius Parker, Jsu.

1999offense – Quarterback: chris chaloupka, shsu. running Backs: Tony Taylor, nWLa; Karon coleman, sFa. Wide receivers: Matt dominguez, shsu; Joey hamilton, Jsu. Tight end: Pat Matthews, Mcn. offensive Linemen: Michael Moore, TroY; William Broussard, nWLa; david Walden, sFa; Wes hines, Mcn; Victor McKnight, shsu. Place Kicker: shonz LaFrenz, Mcn.

defense – defensive Linemen: al Lucas, TroY; clint Bendele, TXsT; aaron Fields, TroY; Ben Mcclellan, TXsT. Linebackers: anthony rabb, TroY; Wayne cordova, Mcn; c.J. carroll, TXsT. cornerbacks: eric sloan, TroY; darrick Vaughn, TXsT. safeties: Tarius davis, Mcn; Mike Green, nWLa. Punter: rick Barrow, TXsT. return specialist: Karon coleman, sFa.


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2000offense – Quarterback: Brock nutter, TroY. running Backs: Tony Taylor, nWLa; derrick Blaylock, sFa. Full Back: Thad Buttone, TroY. Wide receivers: Matt dominguez, shsu; Jonathan carter, TroY. Tight end:Keith hei-nrich, shsu. offensive Linemen: Wes hines, Mcn; rod cantu, Mcn; Jeremy sullivan, Jsu; Blake carruthers, TroY; charles Thomas, TroY. Place Kicker: Lawrence Tynes, TroY.

defense – defensive Linemen: Tim Betts, TroY; Jake Morrison, Mcn; clenton Ballard, TXsT; reginald reddick, shsu. Linebackers: nick colbert, TroY; Myron coleman, TXsT; Kurt rodriguez, nWLa. cornerbacks: delvin hughley, Jsu; Terrence McGee, nWLa. safe-ties: c.J. carroll, TXsT; Keith davis, shsu. Punter: Jeremy Thompson, nich. return specialist: Terrence McGee, nWLa.

2001offense – Quarterback: Josh Mccown, shsu. running Backs: rondy rogers, Jsu; Jeremy Lofton, nWLa. Full Back: colt colletti, nich. Wide receivers: Jonathon cooper, shsu; anthony dingle, sFa. Tight end: Keith heinrich, shsu. offensive Linemen: Jeremy sullivan, Jsu; Gene Tennison, nWLa; chase denton, shsu; chuck Thompson, sFa; doug Wheeler, TXsT. Place Kicker: Justin Martinez, TXsT.

defense – defensive Linemen: clenton Ballard, TXsT; ahmad Willis, nWLa; Mi-chael adams, sFa; Kelvin randall, shsu. Linebackers: Brad archie, Mcn; Greg Pitts, TXsT. cornerbacks: Terrence McGee, nWLa; chris Thompson, nich. safeties: Joe Judge, Mcn; Keith davis, shsu; david crocker, sFa. Punter: richie rhodes, Jsu. return specialist: Terrence McGee, nWLa.

2002offense – Quarterback: Josh son, nich. running Backs: Vick King, Mcn; derrick Johnese, nWLa. Full Back: Luke Lawton, Mcn. Wide receivers: Jermaine Martin, Mcn; anthony dingle, sFa. Tight end: Jeff hamilton, Mcn. offensive Linemen: Jason davis, Mcn; Greg Barnum, sFa; deon White, Jsu; dwight hudler, Mcn; Matt deroche, nich. Place Kicker: John Marino, Mcn.

defense – defensive Linemen: roy Locks, nWLa; B.J. Mcnutt, Mcn; John Paul Jones, Mcn; ahmad Willis, nWLa. Linebackers: roderick royal, Mcn; ryan Garrison, Mcn; Kurt rodriguez, nWLa. cornerbacks: Keith smith, Mcn; chris Thompson, nich. safe-ties: hadley Prince, Mcn; Brent hafford, sFa. Punter: richie rhodes, Jsu. return specialist: LeJuan Walker, nich.

2003offense – Quarterback: Michael Williams, sFa. running Backs: Vick King, Mcn; Jason Godfrey, shsu. Full Back: Luke Lawton, Mcn. Wide receivers: B.J. sams, Mcn; Tony Tompkins, sFa. Tight end: Kevin Landry, sFa. offensive Linemen: dwight hudler, Mcn; steve izevbizua, shsu; cody LeBlanc, Mcn; Greg Buckley, nWLa; david Phillips, sFa. Place Kicker: John Marino, Mcn.

defense – defensive Linemen: John Paul Jones, Mcn; Quintene newhouse, nWLa; Troy Phipps, shsu; Jerrell Zeno, Mcn. Linebackers: roderick royal, Mcn; Jamall Johnson, nWLa; T.J. dibble, shsu. corner-backs: Keith smith, Mcn; chris Thompson, nich. safeties: Brent hafford, sFa; david crocker, sFa. Punter: cory elolf, TXsT. return specialist: chris crawford, nich.

2004offense – Quarterback: dustin Long, shsu. running Backs: derrick Johnese, nWLa; colt colletti, nich. Full Back: issa Banna, nWLa. Wide receivers: Jarrod Fuller, shsu; Jason Mathenia, shsu. Tight end: corey roberts, shsu. offensive Linemen: steve izevbizua, shsu; Greg Buckley, nWLa; chris Louvier, shsu; cody LeBlanc, Mcn; Justin Brown, nWLa. Place Kicker: Lance Garner, shsu.

defense – defensive Linemen: ed Queen, nWLa; Quintene newhouse, nWLa; Fred evans, TXsT; ryan smith, sFa. Linebackers: Jamall Johnson, nWLa; david simmons, TXsT. cornerbacks: david Pittman, nWLa; Mark hughes, shsu. safeties: russ Wash-ington, nWLa; Paul donelson, shsu; david Willis, nich. Punter: cory elolf, TXsT. return specialist: Toby Zeigler, nWLa.

2005offense – Quarterback: Berrick nealy, TXsT. running Backs: Joseph Tobias, nich.; stevie smith, shsu. Full Back: Boderick cole, nich. Wide receivers: Felton huggins, sLu; Markee White, TXsT. Tight end: corey roberts, shsu. offensive Linemen: Jacob Bender, nich; Tom Keresztury, TXsT; Luke horder, TXsT; cody strogner, nich; Brian Booth, nWLa. Place Kicker: stan Jones, TXsT.

defense – defensive Linemen: Tory collins, nWLa; Fred evans, TXsT; Michael Young, nich; Travis upshaw, TXsT. Linebackers: cory Vavala, nich.; david simmons, TXsT. cornerbacks: david Pittman, nWLa; Walter Musgrove, TXsT. safeties: russ Washington, nWLa; Keldrick holman, sFa; Joe olgletree, nich. Punter: cory elolf, TXsT. return spe-cialist: Toby Zeigler, nWLa.

2006offense – Quarterback: danny southall, sFa. running Backs: d.d. Terry, shsu; Louie runnells, sFa. Full Back: Blake Burton,TXsT. Wide receivers: steven Whitehead, Mcn; carlese Franklin, Mcn. Tight end: Blake Martin, shsu. offensive Linemen: Brent Pousson, Mcn; Jacob Bender, nich; Lance hancock, shsu; donald usry, sLu; Brandon hale, shsu. Place Kicker: Blake Bercegeay, Mcn.

defense – defensive Linemen: Bryan smith, Mcn; ed Queen, nWLa; Tory collins, nWLa; Kirby Joseph, Mcn. Linebackers: cory Vavala, nich; Jeremy castillo, TXsT. defensive Backs: Walter Musgrove, TXsT; russ Washington, nWLa; Keldrick holman, sFa; Toney edison, nich; Jamelle Juneau, Mcn. Punter: chris Macdonald, TXsT. return specialist: steven Whitehead, Mcn.

2007offense – Quarterback: nathan Brown, uca. running Backs: Jay Lucas, sLu; Byron Lawrence, nWLa. Full Back: Broderick cole, nich. Wide receivers: carlese Franklin; Mcn; cameron Luke, TXsT. Tight end: Blake Martin, shsu. offensive Linemen: Brandon hale, shsu; demetrius Bell, nWLa.; eman nagha-vi, Mcn; Brad Gordon, uca; Ben Gombossy, nich. Place Kicker: Jeff Turner, sLu.

defense – defensive Linemen: Bryan smith, Mcn; Taylor scott, uca; Vaalyn Jackson, Mcn; chris Brown, shsu. Linebackers: Trey Bennett, Mcn; allen nelson, Mcn. defen-sive Backs: Lardarius Webb, nich; Kareem Moore, nich; Tristan Jackson, uca; Bryan richmond, shsu; Jonathan Walker, Mcn. Punter: chris Macdonald, TXsT. return specialist: Tristan Jackson, uca.

2008offense – Quarterback: nathan Brown, uca. running Backs: Toddrick Pendland, Mcn; Karrington Bush, TXsT. Fullback: Blake Burton, TXsT. Wide receivers: cameron Luke, TXsT; dominique edison, sFa. Tight end: Marquez Branson, uca. offensive Linemen: eman naghavi, Mcn; Kyle Link, Mcn; Lane Freiwald, uca; Jeff Bowen, TXsT; Jeremy Ford, uca. Place Kicker: robert Weeks, nWLa.

defense – defensive Linemen: Larry hart, uca; Tim Knicky, sFa; Vaalyn Jackson, Mcn; chris Brown, shsu. Linebackers: allen nel-son, Mcn; Jabara Williams, sFa. defensive Backs: Lardarius Webb, nich; Tommy con-nors, sLu; Pieri Feazell, uca; Wesley eckles, nWLa; anthony eckles, nWLa. Punter: Patrick dolan, nich. return specialists: Lardarius Webb, nich.


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Three-Time SelectionsMichael Bankston, sam houston state ............................... 1989-91ernest Baptist, uT arlington ................................................... 1970-72randy Barnhill, arkansas state .............................................. 1984-86Bron Beal, north Texas .............................................................. 1986-88scott Bowles, north Texas ........................................... 1987-88, 1990skipper Butler, uT arlington ................................................... 1967-69scotty caldwell, uT arlington ................................................ 1982-84andre carron, northwestern state ...................................... 1989-91rondy colbert, Lamar ............................................................... 1972-74Bruce collie, uT arlington ....................................................... 1982-84Lonnie collins, Mcneese state............................................... 1980-82Gary crockett, Lamar ................................................................. 1969-71dick croxton, Lamar .................................................................. 1965-67Matt dominguez, sam houston state ................................ 1998-00cory elolf, Texas state ............................................................... 2003-05Victor enard, Lamar ................................................................... 1977-79James Files, Mcneese state .................................................... 1973-75danny Griffin, uT arlington .................................................... 1967-69calvin harrell, arkansas state ................................................ 1969-71Terry irving, Mcneese state .................................................... 1991-93Bruce Jackson, Trinity ............................................................... 1969-71Walter Johnson, Louisiana Tech ............................................ 1984-86Buford Jordan, Mcneese state .............................................. 1981-83shonz LaFrenz, Mcneese state .............................................. 1997-99doug Landry, Louisiana Tech ................................................. 1983-85Jim Lindsey, abilene christian ............................................... 1968-70Bret Martin, Mcneese state .................................................... 1980-82dave Muckensturm, arkansas state .................................... 1970-72Pat neck, Mcneese state ......................................................... 1991-93Marvin neloms, arkansas state ............................................. 1984-86Kevin Pesak, sam houston state .......................................... 1995-97Jerry Pope, Louisiana Tech .......................................... 1973-74, 1976dick ritchey, arkansas state .................................................. 1965-67Johnny robinson, Louisiana Tech ........................................ 1978-80dana scott, Mcneese state ..................................................... 1992-94eugene seale, Lamar ................................................................. 1983-85Marcus spears, northwestern state .................................... 1991-93clovis swinney, arkansas state ............................................. 1967-69Tony Taylor, northwestern state .......................................... 1998-00Willie Thomas, uT arlington ....................................... 1976-77, 1979chris Thompson, nicholls ........................................................ 2001-03russ Washington, northwestern state ............................... 2004-06andre Young, Louisiana Tech ........................................................1979-81

FiRSt-team all-Southland ConFeRenCe bY univeRSitYCentral Arkansas

nathan Brown, 2007, 08; Marquez Branson, 2008; Pieri Feazell, 2008; Lane Friewald, 2008; Jeremy Ford, 2008; anthony Gambles, 2008; Brad Gordon, 2007; Larry hart, 2008; Tristian Jackson, 2007; Taylor scott, 2007.

McNeese Statenate allen, 1972; Brad archie, 2001; donnie ashley, 1997; charles ayro, 1997, 98; Mark Barousse, 1981; randy Battaglio, 1973; Trey Bennett, 2007; Blake Bercegeay, 2006; Billy Blakeman, 1972, 73; Greg Bonvillian, 1995; Blair Bradley, 1997; Zack Bronson, 1993, 94, 95, 96; Marsh Buice, 1995; daryl Burckel, 1980; Jessie Burton, 1998; rod cantu, 2000; clay carroll, 1980; ronald cherry, 1994; Tony citizen, 1989; Lonnie collins, 1980, 81, 82; Wayne cordova, 1999; robert davenport, 1980, 81; Jason davis, 2002; Tarius davis, 1998, 99; Terence davis, 1995; Jim downing, 1979; douglas dutt, 1974; richard ellender, 1978; henry Fields, 1995; James Files, 1973, 74, 75; carlese Franklin, 2006, 07; doug Fruge, 1976; ryan Garrison, 2002; damon Gladney, 1995; Joey Gregory, 1980; Greg Griffin, 1974; Lance Guidry, 1993; rusty Guilbeau, 1980, 81; Jeff hamilton, 2002; Tim harris, 1979; adam henry, 1993; enos hicks, 1972; Wes hines, 1999, 2000; dwight hudler, 2002, 03; Terry irving, 1991, 92, 93; Vaalyn Jackson, 2007, 08; charles Jefferson, 1976, 78; Flip Johnson, 1986; John Paul Jones, 2002, 03; Buford Jordon, 1981, 82, 83; simon Jordan, 1984; Kerry Joseph, 1995; Kirby Joseph, 2006; Joe Judge, 2001; Jamelle Juneau, 2006; eric Kidd, 1992, 93; Barry Kimble, 1976; Vick King, 2002, 03; Glenn Koch, 1988; shonz LaFrenz, 1997, 99; Vincent Landrum, 1994, 95; Preston Lanier, 1975; Jose Larios, 1993, 95; Luke Lawton, 2002, 03; cody LeBlanc, 2003, 04; Trent Lee, 1989; Tim Leger, 1995; Kyle Link, 2008; John Marino, 2002, 03; ray Martin, 1978, 79; Bret Martin, 1980, 81, 82; Jermaine Martin, 2002; Pat Matthews, 1998, 99; Theron Mcclendon, 1980; Terry McFarland, 1977; B.J. Mcnutt, 2002; Jake Morrison, 2000; Tom Murphy, 1979; eman naghavi, 2007, 08; Pat neck, 1991, 92, 93; al-len nelson, 2007, 08; reggie nelson, 1997, 98; Keith ortego, 1984; Toddrick Pendland, 2008; ralph Phillips, 1975; Mike Pierce, 1989, 90; Kavika Pittman, 1994, 95; Marty Posey, 1992; Brent Pousson, 2006; Blake Prejean, 1997; harry Price, 1979; hadley Prince, 2002; chad reeves, 1995; eric roberts, 1990, 91; roderick royal, 2002, 03; Blayne rush, 1991, 93; B.J. sams, 2003; dana scott, 1992, 93, 94; artie shankle, 1979; Bryan smith, 2006, 07; Bobby smith, 1991; Keith smith, 2002, 03; Leonard smith, 1981, 82; stephen starring, 1980, 81; don stump, 1979, 80, 81; Kip Texada, 1989, 90; Johnnie Thibodeaux, 1974; Jonathan Walker, 2007; Michael Warren, 1993; steven Whitehead, 2006; clyde Williams, 1997; Bobby Wilson, 1976; Jerrell Zeno, 2003.

NichollsJacob Bender, 2005, 06; Broderick cole, 2005, 2007; colt colletti, 2001, 04; chris crawford, 2003; Matt deroche, 2002; Brian desseles, 1994; adam diel, 1994, 96; Patrick dolan, 2008; Toney edison, 2006; Murphy edwards, 1998; John emery, 1996; Ben Gombossy, 2007; Michael LeBlanc, 1994; Jarvis Lillie, 1991; robert Martin, 1998; Ka-reem Moore, 2007; royce nelson, 1992; Joe ogletree, 2005; darryl Pounds, 1991, 92, 93, 94; Greg reynolds, 1996; Josh son, 2002; cody stogner, 2005; chris Thompson, 2001, 02, 03; Jeremy Thompson, 2000; Joseph Tobias, 2005; cory Vavala, 2005,06; LeJuan Walker, 2002; Michael Walker, 1991; Ladarius Webb, 2007, 08; clarence Wiggins, 1994; david Willis, 2004; Michael Young, 2005.

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FiRSt-team all-Southland ConFeRenCe bY univeRSitYNorthwestern State

darius adams, 1992; issa Banna, 2004; Brian Booth, 2005; dem-etrius Bell, 2007; William Broussard, 1999; Justin Brown, 2004; Greg Buckley, 2003, 04; andre carron, 1989, 90, 91; Tory collins, 2005,06; robert daniel, 1998; ron davis, 1990; John dippel, 1994; Wesley eckles, 2008; al edwards, 1989; Mike Funches; Mike Green, 1998, 99; adrian hardy, 1991, 92; Jayson hayes, 1995; George haynes, 1995; randy hilliard, 1989; Jamall Johnson, 2003, 04; derrick Joh-nese, 2002, 04; Jermaine Jones, 1997, 98; John King, 1990; John Kulakowski, 1987; Byron Lawrence, 2007; roy Locks, 2002; Jeremy Lofton, 2001; Tony Maranto, 1997; clarence Matthews, 1994, 95; Terrence McGee, 2000, 01; edward Moses, 1992-93; Greg necaise, 1990; Quintene newhouse, 2003, 04; Patrick Palmer, 1996, 97; Leonard Parker, 1988; david Pittman, 2004, 05; ronnie Powell, 1997; ed Queen, 2004,06 steve readeaux, 1994; archie robinson, 1997; Kurt rodriguez, 2000, 02; Marcus spears, 1991, 92, 93; John Tappin, 1990; Tony Taylor, 1998, 99, 2000; Gene Tennison, 2001; Keith Thibodaux, 1996; carlos Treadway, 1992; Floyd Turner, 1988; russ Washington, 2004,05,06; robert Weeks, 2008; ahmad Willis, 2001, 02; Toby Zeigler, 2004, 05.

Sam Houston StateLish adams, 1987, 88; Billy anderson, 1987; Michael Bankston, 1989, 90, 91; Bart Bradley, 1989; chris Brown, 2007, 08; chris chaloupka, 1999; Jonathon cooper, 2001; Keith davis, 2000, 01; chase denton, 2001; Tim denton, 1995; T.J. dibble, 2003; Matt dominguez, 1998, 99, 2000; Paul donelson, 2004; ricky eggleston, 1987; Josh Farrell, 1993; andre Finley, 1988; Jarrod Fuller, 2004; Lance Garner, 2004; Floyd George, 1987; Jason Godfrey, 2003; Brandon hale, 2006, 07; Lance hancock, 2006; Marcus hajdik, 1995; charles harris, 1993; Keith heinrich, 2000, 01; Mark hughes, 2004; steve izevbizua, 2003, 04; Jeff Kerby, 1990; ryan Klaus, 1995, 96; Willie Lacy, 1991; dustin Long, 2004; chris Louvier, 2004; dedrick Manigo, 1996; Blake Martin, 2006, 07; elvin Massenburge, 1994; Jason Mathenis, 2004; Josh Mccown, 2001; Victor McKnight, 1998, 99; Mike ober, 1989; Kevin Pesak, 1995, 96, 97; Troy Phipps, 2003; Kelvin randall, 2001; reginald reddick, 2000; Byron richmond, 2007; corey roberts, 2004, 05; darius smith, 1995; stevie smith, 2005; claude stewart, 1992; Greg studdard, 1996; d.d. Terry, 2006; Luther Turner, 1987; Murphy Yates, 1990, 91.

Southeastern LouisianaTommy connors, 2008; Felton huggins, 2005; Jay Lucas, 2007; Jeff Turner, 2007; donald usry, 2006.

Stephen F. AustinMichael adams, 2001; Bo alexander, 1989; Bruce alexander, 1988; Greg Barnum, 2002; damiyon Bell, 1995; derrick Blaylock, 2000; Greg Bryant, 1989; david carmona, 1996; Larry centers, 1988, 89; Karon coleman, 1999; david crocker, 2001, 2003; anthony dingle, 2001, 02; dominique edison, 2008; Mike everhart, 1993; eugene Garner, 1997; david Gibbs, 1988; Kevin Goodwin, 1995; Brent hafford, 2002, 03; Todd hammel, 1989; Keldrick holman, 2005,06; Jeff Jackson, 1988, 89; Pat Jackson, 1989; curtis James, 1995; chris Jefferson, 1994, 96; Jeremy Johnson, 1998; James Kern, 1995; Lee Kirk, 1995; Tim Knicky, 2008; Kevin Landry, 2003; eric Lokey, 1987, 88; Brian Minton, 1995; Willie Mitchell, 1994; Keith Melcher, 1988; david Phillips, 2003; octus Polk, 1994; chuck rawlinson, 1988; Mikhael ricks, 1997; chris roberson, 1994; Louie runnells, 2006; Talton russell, 1997; Terrance shaw, 1994; ryan smith, 2004; chad stanley, 1997, 98; roderick stansill, 1989; danny southall, 2006; david Temple, 1991; Tony Tompkins, 2003; chuck Thompson, 2001; Jeremiah Trotter, 1996, 97; david Walden, 1999; cedric Walker,

1990, 91, 92, 93; david Whitmore, 1988, 89; Jabara Williams, 2008; Michael Williams, 2003; derrick Wright, 1990; eric Wright, 1990; Joey Wylie, 1995.

Texas StatePaul alsbury, 1990; clenton Ballard, 2000, 01; rick Barrow, 1999; clint Bendele, 1999; Jeff Bowen, 2008; Blake Burton, 2006, 08; Karrington Bush, 2008; Victor carr, 1993; c.J. carroll, 1999, 2000; Jeremy castillo, 2006; chad coleman, 1990; Myron coleman, 2000; cory elolf, 2003, 04, 05; Fred evans, 2004, 05; Brad Fulks, 1987; Like horder, 2005; Bill Jones, 1988; stan Jones, 2005; Tom Keresztury, 2005; cameron Luke, 2007, 08; chris Macdonald, 2006, 07; Justin Martinez, 2001; claude Mathis, 1994, 95, 96, 97; Ben Mcclellan, 1999; adam Means, 1996-97; Walter Musgrove, 2005,06; Berrick nealy, 2005; Jeff novak, 1989; Greg Pitts, 2001; Gilbert Price, 1991; reggie rivers, 1990; John rowland, 1994; spicer sigman, 1992, 93; david simmons, 2004, 05; eric Tennessee, 1987; ervin Thomas, 1991; Travis upshaw, 2005; darrick Vaughn, 1999; doug Wheeler, 2001; Markee White, 2005; ray Whitehead, 1992; donald Wilkerson, 1994; Maurice Williams, 1991; rod Woodard, 1991.

Abilene Christiandean Bagley, 1967; chip Bennett, 1968, 69; Larry cox, 1964, 65; Bernard erickson, 1966; dennis hagaman, 1964; don harr, 1970; Pat holder, 1968, 69; sonny Kennedy, 1972; Jack Kiser, 1969, 70; Jim Lindsey, 1968, 69, 70; Bill Lockey, 1968; Mike Love, 1964, 65; chip Marcum, 1970; Phil Martin, 1970; Wade McLeod, 1965; eddy Mendl, 1970; Bob rash, 1967, 68; Ken roberts, 1969; david smalley, 1970; Jack stiles, 1970; ronnie Vinson, 1969, 70; Wayne Walton, 1970; Tommy Young, 1965.

Arkansas StateMike adams, 1986; Fred Barnes, 1986; Vincent Barnett, 1986; randy Barnhill, 1984, 85, 86; Bill Bergey, 1967, 68; Mike Berta, 1965; don-nie Beshears, 1969; dennis Bolden, 1975; dwane Brown, 1986; ray Brown, 1985; dan Buckley, 1968, 69; steve Burks, 1972; Maurice carthon, 1981; Jerry castor, 1978, 79; Gary cleve, 1970; Michael cline, 1984, 85; Butch cook, 1977; Keith cox, 1978; Gary crane, 1968; carter ray crawford, 1985; hugh crisp, 1977; dick dixon, 1974, 75; doug dobbs, 1978; Wayne dorton, 1971; chet douthit, 1970; Joe duran, 1971; rick Fishback, 1982; charlie Fredrick, 1986; danny Garrison, 1978; Bruce Gartman, 1980, 82; Bobby Gentry, 1970; Terry Gwin, 1966; James hamilton, 1970; calvin harrell, 1969, 70, 71; Willie harris, 1974; Leroy harris, 1975, 76; david hines, 1975; T.J. humphreys, 1975, 76; rickey Jemison, 1985, 86; Ken Jones, 1972, 75; Gerald Jumper, 1966; Jamie Klipsch, 1973; Larry Lawrence, 1978; Greg Lee, 1985, 86; Jimmy Lisko, 1975; steve Lockhart, 1970, 71; doug Lowery, 1973; Mike Malham, 1974, 75; John Manatt, 1974; Kevin Mcclelland, 1967; Frank McGuigan, 1968; dennis Meyer, 1970, 71; david Mitchell, 1973; eddie Morgan, 1975; Mike Morris, 1981, 82; dave Muckensturm, 1970, 71, 72; Jerry Muckensturm, 1975; dan Mullen, 1975; Joel Mullins, 1976; Verlon Murray, 1971; Marvin neloms, 1984-86; Bill Pagano, 1964; roy Painter, 1976; Bill Phillips, 1969, 70; h.K. reeves, 1965; Jerry reiman, 1973; dick ritchey, 1965, 66, 67; scott roper, 1986; Jerome sims, 1983; Joe slayton, 1978; Jack smith, 1968, 69; ron smith, 1979; robert speer, 1975, 76; steve struble, 1968; dan summers, 1964, 65; John suskie, 1986; clovis swinney, 1967, 68, 69; Leveren Tillman, 1981; ed Troutt, 1984; david Walls, 1969; Marshall Walls, 1969; Lloyd Walls, 1975; Wesley Williams, 1978; Farrell Wilson, 1984; stan Winfrey, 1974; Jim Wiseman, 1986; ron Worthen, 1966, 67.

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Joey hamilton, 1998, 99; delvin hughley, 2000; Montressa Kirby, 1998; eurosius Parker, 1998; richie rhodes, 2001-02; rondy rogers, 2001; Jeremy sullivan, 2000, 01; deon White, 2002.

LamarMike allman, 1965; Leon Babineaux, 1973, 74; Kevin Bell, 1977; richard Bjerke, 1967; ronald Black, 1974; Joe Bowser, 1972, 73; Matt Burnett, 1977; charles cantrell, 1972; sam choice, 1980; rodney clay, 1984; rondy colbert, 1972, 73, 74; Gary crockett, 1969, 70, 71; dick croxton, 1965, 67; richard cummings, 1968; Jake david, 1965, 66; donnie davis, 1974, 76; Keith elliot, 1974; Victor enard, 1977, 78, 79; rickey Fernandez, 1985; Johnny Fuller, 1966-67; ron-nie Gebauer, 1969; Patrick Gibbs, 1971; Bill Groberg, 1967; anthony Guillory, 1964; herbert harris, 1981; Jerry harvey, 1969; donald hill, 1974; danny Jones, 1966; Bill Kilgore, 1965, 67; david Jones, 1982; harold Lafitte, 1965; Benny Lansford, 1968; ed Marcontell, 1965, 66; Mordie Marcontell, 1969; Mike Marlow, 1981; alfred Mask, 1979; doug Matthews, 1972; Vernon McManus, 1964, 65; darrell Mingle, 1967; Burton Murchison, 1985; Kurt Phoenix, 1979; Phil Primm, 1965, 66; howard robinson, 1979; eugene seale, 1983, 84, 85; Tom smiley, 1966, 67; Johnny ray smith, 1980; clarence Wallace, 1977; Terry Lee Williams, 1982; spergon Wynn, 1966, 67.

Louisiana-LafayetteLouis age, 1971; Willie allen, 1980; Brent anderson, 1981; Frank Bartley, 1978; don Blair, 1971, 72; rodney Breaux, 1979; Ken chenier, 1978; Tyronne copper, 1980; roy henry, 1976; ron irving, 1977, 78; andy Martin, 1981; david neustrom, 1973; neal o’Brien, 1973; dennis Peoples, 1980; G.a. rodrigue, 1975; John roveto, 1977; Bob rule, 1976; rafael septien, 1975, 76; rodney smith, 1979; dale Thomas, 1979, 80; Les Vogel, 1972, 73; Keith Walker, 1976, 77; Ken Williams, 1972.

Louisiana-Monroenorman amos, 1990; raymond Baptiste, 1993; John Barbee, 1993; Bennie Bazley, 1992; Vincent Brisby, 1991, 92; Bubby Brister, 1985; Barry Broussard, 1983; claude Brumfield, 1987; arthur christophe, 1982; John clement, 1987; robert cobb, 1993; eric cox, 1991; Bobby craighead, 1982; cyril crutchfield, 1987, 88; Bruce daigle, 1982, 83; scott davis, 1985; Joey evans, 1983, 84; James Folston, 1992, 93; Jesse Garcia, 1983; Teddy Garcia, 1987; Mike Grantham, 1983, 84; richard Green, 1987; Jackie harris, 1988, 89; curtis harrison, 1992; rodney horn, 1984; stan humphries, 1987; Tommy Jackson, 1986; Will Johnson, 1986; Benny Jones, 1983; chris Jones, 1985; reggie Lawson, 1988, 90; Wendal Lowrey, 1992; Mike Manzullo, 1987; rod Moon, 1989, 90; david outley, 1983; roosevelt Potts, 1991, 92; cisco richard, 1990; Greg robinson, 1992; Tag rome, 1982, 83; ricky sanders, 1982; Matt shepherd, 1991, 92; darrell slater, 1984; darnell small, 1995; irving spikes, 1993; Mike Turner, 1985; rob Wallow, 1991; Kevin Washington, 1993; ronnie Washington, 1984; chris Weaver, 1983; anthony Williams, 1990; stepfret Williams, 1993; Vic Zordan, 1992.

Louisiana Techdoyle adams, 1984, 85; Larry anderson, 1976, 77; rodney Bagley, 1975; Lyn Bankston, 1980; Mike Barber, 1974, 75; russell Bates, 1973; George Benyola, 1984, 85; Glen Berteau, 1973; Jimmy Blackshire, 1977, 78; Tony Boles, 1981, 82; Ken Bonnette, 1977; roger carr, 1972, 73; John causey, 1972, 73; randy crouch, 1974; roberto dager, 1982; Fred dean, 1971, 72, 73, 74; haywood dejean, 1981; Jean dornier, 1978; Paddy doyle, 1986; Matt dunigan, 1982; denny duron, 1972, 73; Gerald eddings, 1975; rod Foppe, 1977; Pat Greer, 1972, 73; Ken hetherington, 1985; Phil israel, 1971; erick Johnson, 1971; Walter Johnson, 1984, 85, 86; Zack Jones, 1979; Trey Junkin,

1982; austin Kattenbraker, 1982; doug Landry, 1983, 84, 85; Ken Lantrip, 1971; c.J. Lottinger, 1978; ardis Mccann, 1978; Larry Mc-cartney, 1977; charles Mcdaniel, 1971, 74; Joe Mcneely, 1972, 73; Lester Mills, 1985; Mike nickel, 1982; Leland Padgett, 1980; ronnie Paggett, 1977; Joey Pender, 1981; donnie Perry, 1975, 77; Jerry Pope, 1973, 74, 76; Garlon Powell, 1986; Johnny robinson, 1978, 79, 80; Billy ryckman, 1976; rickey shirley, 1974; clayton shoemaker, 1986; scooter spruiell, 1978; Mike swinney, 1971; Keith Thibodeaux, 1977; chris Tilley, 1983; Pat Tilley, 1974, 75; roy Waters, 1974; donald Washington, 1984, 85; John henry White, 1975, 77; curley White, 1977; Wenford Wilborn, 1973, 74; George Yates, 1978; andre Young, 1979, 80, 81.

North TexasBron Beal, 1986, 87, 88; scott Bowles, 1987, 88, 90; david Brown, 1994; Marcus camper, 1988; Greg carter, 1983; Keith chapman, 1988, 89; darrin collins, 1987; rayford cooks, 1983; scott davis, 1988, 90; ed Fleming, 1986; Byron Gross, 1989, 90; Lester harper, 1983; ron-nie hickman, 1983; Willis hudson, 1994; rex Johnson, 1988; John Lott, 1986; Mitch Maher, 1994; roderick Manning, 1989; Gordon McFeders, 1987; Tom Middaugh, 1987; Mike Minter, 1986; Kendell nelson, 1987; Zane Paschall, 1988; Kim Phillips, 1987, 88; dwight Poole, 1987; dan reeder, 1983; Mike rhone, 1986; Jay saad, 1984; Luis silva, 1994; John starnes, 1983, 84; Lance White, 1986.

UT ArlingtonBrent albright, 1976; Keith arbon, 1985; Greg Bailey, 1968; ernest Baptist, 1970-72; Mike Barnes, 1966; ron Barnett, 1974-75; Mike Baylor, 1967; Bob Beckner, 1975-76; Bill Bradshaw, 1976; hiram Burleson, 1971-72; dexter Bussey, 1972-73; skipper Butler, 1967-69; scotty caldwell, 1982-84; Mark cannon, 1981, 83; dwight carey, 1977; Bruce collie, 1982, 83, 84; rhea coppedge, 1972; Guy davis, 1978; Jack deGrenier, 1972; roy dewalt, 1978, 79; Bob diem, 1966, 67; Fred doerr, 1967; Mickey eddleman, 1969; david Flake, 1976; Fred Gough, 1968; danny Griffin, 1967, 68, 69; clint hailey, 1985; Jack hall, 1964; Brent hargrove, 1982; Bill harris, 1979; dick hill, 1968; roy hinojosa, 1981; steve Jackson, 1965; derrick Jensen, 1976, 77; Phillip Jessie, 1980; randy Johnson, 1981; Kevin Kogucz, 1979; Ken LaJudice, 1965; Gary Lewis, 1980; Jim Marcum, 1968; Mike Matocha, 1979; Bud Mccluskey, 1980; Tim McKyer, 1984, 85; don Morrison, 1969; Ken ozee, 1965, 66; Troy Patridge, 1969; Keith Pressley, 1981; stacy rayfield, 1983; Ken riley, 1966, 67; david smalls, 1976; Mike stamps, 1968; danny stout, 1981, 82; Jimmy Thomas, 1967; Willie Thomas, 1976, 77, 79; Bob utley, 1965; dewey Wakefield, 1977, 78; robert Willbanks, 1966, 67; Melvin Witt, 1966.

TrinityJim anderson, 1968; ronnie Boyette, 1968; edwin ckodre, 1965; Truman Franks, 1965; Jackie hall, 1965, 66; William hines, 1967, 68; Bill hodge, 1971; Walter huntley, 1970; Bruce Jackson, 1969, 70, 71; Johnny Jones, 1964; Bill Keresztury, 1970, 71; steve Laidlaw, 1971; Greg Lens, 1968; overt Logan, 1964; steve Majka, 1971; Les obie, 1964; Greg oliver, 1970; Kit sommers, 1969; Marvin upshaw, 1966, 67; donnie Witwiski, 1966; Billy Woodlee, 1966.

TroyTim Betts, 2000; shane Black, 1996; Thad Buttone, 2000; Blake carruthers, 2000; Jonathan carter, 2000; scott childers, 1996; nick colbert, 2000; aaron Fields, 1999; arrid Gregory, 1996; Kerry Jenkins, 1996; clifford ivory, 1997; reggie Lowe, 1997; al Lucas, 1998, 99; Pratt Lyons, 1996; Michael Moore, 1999; stacy Murray, 1996; Brock nutter, 2000; anthony rabb, 1998, 99; cleve roberts, 1997, 98; demetric shipman, 1996; eric sloan, 1998, 99; Willie smith, 1996; Marcus spriggs, 1997, 98; shawn stucky, 1997; charles Thomas, 2000; Lawrence Tynes, 2000.

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oFFense deFenseMembership Joined W-L-t Pct. Pts. Avg. Pts. Avg.central arkansas 2007 11-3-0 .786 523 37.3 393 28.1Mcneese state 1972 136-73-7 .651 5,204 24.1 4,104 19.0northwestern state 1987 77-60-2 .562 3,374 24.3 2,942 21.2stephen F. austin 1987 65-70-3 .481 3,545 25.7 3,424 24.8sam houston state 1987 64-72-2 .470 3,367 24.4 3,571 25.9Texas state 1987 54-83-1 .394 3,197 23.2 3,604 26.1nicholls 1991 36-77-1 .318 2,516 22.1 3,296 28.9southeastern Louisiana 2005 7-19-0 .269 604 23.2 754 29.0

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Total Victoriescoach, school years W-L-t Pctron randleman, shsu* 1987-04 100-100-3 .500sam Goodwin, nWLa* 1987-99 83-64-2 .564Bobby Keasler, Mcn 1990-98 78-34-0 .696Maxie Lambright, LTu 1971-78 73-17-0 .804Vernon Glass, Lu 1964-75 58-64-0 .476Pat collins, uLM 1982-88 52-29-0 .641Larry Lacewell, asu 1979-86 51-42-0 .548Bill davidson, asu 1971-78 51-32-1 .613Bennie ellender, asu 1964-70 50-14-4 .765 Jack doland, Mcn 1972-78 50-25-2 .662

Annual Winscoach, school years W-L-t W/yrernie duplechin, Mcn 1979-81 28-6-0 9.33Larry Blakeney, TroY* 1996-00 46-16-0 9.20Maxie Lambright, LTu 1971-78 73-17-0 9.13Bobby Keasler, Mcn 1990-98 78-34-0 8.67Matt Viator, Mcn^ 2006- 25-7-0 8.33clint conque, UcA 2007- 16-7-0 8.00Pat collins, uLM 1982-88 52-29-0 7.43Bennie ellender, asu 1964-70 50-14-4 7.43dave roberts, uLM 1989-93 37-20-2 7.40Jack doland, Mcn 1972-78 50-25-2 7.29Tommy Tate, Mcn 2000-06 49-26-0 7.00a.L. Williams, LTu 1983-86 28-20-0 7.00John Pearce, sFa 1992-98 46-32-2 6.57Mike santiago, sFa 1999-04 39-27-0 6.50sam Goodwin, nWLa* 1987-99 83-64-2 6.38

Winning Percentagecoach, school years W-L-t Pct.ernie duplechin, Mcn 1979-81 28-6-0 .814Maxie Lambright, LTu 1971-78 73-17-0 .804Matt Viator, Mcn^ 2006- 25-7-0 .781Bennie ellender, asu 1964-70 50-14-4 .765Larry Blakeney, TroY* 1996-00 46-16-0 .742clint conque, UcA 2007- 16-7-0 .696Bobby Keasler, Mcn 1990-98 78-34-0 .696Jack doland, Mcn 1972-78 50-25-2 .662Tommy Tate, Mcn 2000-06 49-26-0 .653dave roberts, uLM 1989-93 37-20-2 .644Pat collins, uLM 1982-88 52-29-0 .641Bill davidson, asu 1971-78 51-32-1 .613Mike santiago, sFa 1999-04 39-27-0 .591John Pearce, sFa 1991-98 46-32-2 .588*Only includes records during years as Southland member; ̂ Includes partial year in 2006 (eight games); Active coaches in bold.

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1965 southland All Games W L t Pct. W L t Pct.Lamar 3 1 0 .750 6 4 0 .600uT arlington 2 2 0 .500 6 3 0 .667Trinity 2 2 0 .500 4 5 1 .450abilene christian 2 2 0 .500 4 5 0 .444arkansas state 1 3 0 .250 6 3 0 .667

1966 southland All Games W L t Pct. W L t Pct.uT arlington 3 1 0 .750 6 4 0 .600Lamar 3 1 0 .750 6 4 0 .600arkansas state 2 2 0 .500 7 2 0 .778Trinity 2 2 0 .500 5 4 0 .556 abilene christian 0 4 0 .000 4 6 0 .400

1967 southland All Games W L t Pct. W L t Pct.uT arlington1 4 0 0 1.000 10 1 0 .909Lamar 3 1 0 .750 7 3 0 .700arkansas state 2 2 0 .500 4 5 0 .444Trinity 1 3 0 .250 3 7 0 .300abilene christian 0 4 0 .000 3 6 0 .3331includes win in Pecan Bowl.

1968 southland All Games W L t Pct. W L t Pct.arkansas state1 3 0 1 .875 7 3 1 .682uT arlington 3 1 0 .750 6 4 0 .600Trinity 2 2 0 .500 5 4 0 .556abilene christian 1 2 1 .375 4 5 1 .421Lamar 0 4 0 .000 0 10 0 .0001includes loss in Pecan Bowl.

1969 southland All Games W L t Pct. W L t Pct.arkansas state1 4 0 0 1000 8 1 1 .850abilene christian 2 2 0 .500 8 2 0 .800uT arlington 2 2 0 .500 5 5 0 .500Trinity 2 2 0 .500 4 6 0 .400Lamar 0 4 0 .000 3 7 0 .3001includes win in Pecan Bowl.

1970 southland All Games W L t Pct. W L t Pct.arkansas state1 4 0 0 1000 11 0 0 1000abilene christian 3 1 0 .750 9 2 0 .818Trinity 2 2 0 .500 5 6 0 .455Lamar 1 3 0 .250 3 7 0 .300uT arlington 0 4 0 .000 0 10 0 .0001includes win in Pecan Bowl.

1971 southland All Games W L t Pct. W L t Pct.Louisiana Tech1 4 1 0 .800 9 2 0 .818Trinity 4 1 0 .800 8 2 0 .800Lamar 4 1 0 .800 5 6 0 .455La.-Lafayette 2 2 1 .500 5 4 1 .550arkansas state 1 3 1 .300 4 4 1 .500abilene christian 1 4 0 .200 5 5 0 .500uT arlington 1 4 0 .200 2 9 0 .1821includes win in Pioneer Bowl.

1972 southland All Games W L t Pct. W L t Pct.Louisiana Tech1 5 0 0 1000 12 0 0 1000uT arlington 4 1 0 .800 5 6 0 .455Mcneese state 3 2 0 .600 8 3 0 .728Lamar 3 2 0 .600 8 3 0 .728La.-Lafayette 1 4 0 .200 5 6 0 .455arkansas state 1 4 0 .200 4 7 0 .364 abilene christian 1 4 0 .200 3 8 0 .2731includes win in Grantland Rice Bowl.

1973 southland All Games W L t Pct. W L t Pct.Louisiana Tech1 5 0 0 1000 12 1 0 .923arkansas state 3 2 0 .600 7 3 0 .700Lamar 3 2 0 .600 5 5 0 .500Mcneese state 2 3 0 .400 7 3 0 .700uT arlington 2 3 0 .400 4 6 0 .400La.-Lafayette 0 5 0 .000 0 10 0 .0001includes 3-0 record in Division II playoffs.

1974 southland All Games W L t Pct. W L t Pct.Louisiana Tech1 5 0 0 1000 11 1 0 .971Lamar 4 1 0 .800 8 2 0 .800arkansas state 3 2 0 .600 7 3 0 .700Mcneese state 2 3 9 .499 6 4 1 .591uT arlington 1 4 0 .200 1 10 0 .091La.-Lafayette 0 5 0 .000 2 9 0 .1821includes 1-1 record in Division II playoffs.

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1975 southland All Games W L t Pct. W L t Pct.arkansas state 5 0 0 1000 11 0 0 1.000Louisiana Tech 4 1 0 .800 8 2 0 .800Mcneese state 3 2 0 .600 7 4 0 .636La.-Lafayette 2 3 0 .400 6 5 0 .545uT arlington 1 4 0 .200 4 7 0 .364Lamar 0 5 0 .000 1 10 0 .091

1976 southland All Games W L t Pct. W L t Pct.Mcneese state1 4 1 0 .800 10 2 0 .833La.-Lafayette2 4 1 0 .800 7 4 0 .636uT arlington 3 2 0 .600 5 6 0 .455Louisiana Tech 2 3 0 .400 6 5 0 .545arkansas state 2 3 0 .400 5 6 0 .455Lamar 0 5 0 .000 2 9 0 .1821includes win in Independence Bowl;2forfeited two regular-season wins.

1977 southland All Games W L t Pct. W L t Pct.Louisiana Tech1 4 0 1 .900 9 1 2 .833La.-Lafayette 2 1 2 .600 6 4 2 .583uT arlington 3 2 0 .600 5 6 0 .455arkansas state 2 3 0 .400 7 4 0 .636Mcneese state 1 3 1 .300 5 5 1 .500Lamar 1 4 0 .200 2 9 0 .1821includes win in Independence Bowl.

1978 southland All Games W L t Pct. W L t Pct.Louisiana Tech1 4 1 0 .800 6 5 0 .545arkansas state 4 1 0 .800 7 4 0 .636 uT arlington 3 2 0 .600 5 6 0 .455Mcneese state 2 3 0 .400 7 4 0 .636La.-Lafayette 2 3 0 .400 3 8 0 .273Lamar 0 5 0 .000 2 8 1 .2271includes loss in Independence Bowl.

1979 southland All Games W L t Pct. W L t Pct.Mcneese state1 5 0 0 1000 11 1 0 .917uT arlington 4 1 0 .800 9 2 0 .818Lamar 3 2 0 .600 6 3 2 .636La.-Lafayette 1 4 0 .200 4 7 0 .364arkansas state 1 4 0 .200 4 7 0 .3642Louisiana Tech 1 4 0 .200 3 8 0 .2731includes loss in Independence Bowl;2includes one win by forfeit.

1980 southland All Games W L t Pct. W L t Pct.Mcneese state1 5 0 0 1000 10 2 0 .833La.-Lafayette 4 1 0 .800 7 4 0 .636uT arlington 3 2 0 .600 3 8 0 .273Louisiana Tech 2 3 0 .400 5 6 0 .455Lamar 1 4 0 .200 3 8 0 .273arkansas state 0 5 0 .000 2 9 0 .1821includes loss in Independence Bowl.

1981 southland All Games W L t Pct. W L t Pct.uT arlington 4 1 0 .800 6 5 0 .545Mcneese state 3 1 1 .700 7 3 1 .682arkansas state 3 2 0 .600 6 5 0 .545Louisiana Tech 2 2 1 .500 4 6 1 .409Lamar 1 3 1 .300 4 6 1 .409La.-Lafayette 0 4 1 .100 1 9 1 .136

1982 southland All Games W L t Pct. W L t Pct.Louisiana Tech1 5 0 0 1000 10 3 0 .769Louisiana-Monroe 4 1 0 .800 8 3 0 .727arkansas state 2 3 0 .400 5 6 0 .455Mcneese state 2 3 0 .400 4 6 1 .409Lamar 1 4 0 .200 4 7 0 .364uT arlington 1 4 0 .200 3 8 0 .273north Texas 0 0 0 — 2 9 0 .1821includes 1-1 record in FCS playoffs.

1983 southland All Games W L t Pct. W L t Pct.north Texas1 5 1 0 .833 8 4 0 .667Louisiana-Monroe 5 1 0 .833 8 3 0 .727Mcneese state 3 3 0 .500 6 5 0 .545arkansas state 3 3 0 .500 5 5 1 .500uT arlington 2 4 0 .333 5 6 0 .455Louisiana Tech 2 4 0 .333 4 7 0 .364Lamar 1 5 0 .183 2 9 0 .1921includes 0-1 record in FCS playoffs.

1984 southland All Games W L t Pct. W L t Pct.1Louisiana Tech 5 1 0 .833 10 5 0 .6672arkansas state 4 1 1 .750 8 4 1 .654uT arlington 4 2 0 .667 7 4 0 .636Louisiana-Monroe 3 3 0 .500 7 4 0 .636Mcneese state 2 3 1 .417 7 3 1 .682Lamar 1 5 0 .167 2 9 0 .192north Texas 1 5 0 .167 2 9 0 .1921includes 3-1 record in Division FCS playoffs;2includes 1-1 record in Division FCS playoffs.


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1985 southland All Games W L t Pct. W L t Pct.arkansas state1 5 1 0 .833 9 4 0 .692Louisiana Tech 4 2 0 .667 8 3 0 .727Mcneese state 3 1 2 .667 6 3 2 .636Louisiana-Monroe 3 3 0 .500 6 5 0 .545north Texas 2 3 1 .417 4 6 1 .409uT arlington 2 3 1 .417 4 6 1 .409Lamar 0 6 0 .000 3 8 0 .2731includes 1-1 record in FCS playoffs.

1986 southland All Games W L t Pct. W L t Pct.arkansas state1 5 0 0 1.000 12 2 1 .833north Texas 3 2 0 .600 6 4 0 .600Louisiana Tech 3 2 0 .600 6 4 1 .591Louisiana-Monroe 3 2 0 .600 5 6 0 .456Mcneese state 1 4 0 .200 2 9 0 .222Lamar 0 5 0 .000 2 9 0 .2221includes 3-1 record in FCS playoffs.

1987 southland All Games W L t Pct. W L t Pct.Louisiana-Monroe1 6 0 0 1.000 13 2 0 .867sam houston state 5 1 0 .833 8 3 0 .727north Texas2 5 1 0 .833 7 5 0 .583northwestern state 3 3 0 .500 6 5 0 .545Texas state 2 4 0 .333 4 7 0 .364stephen F. austin 1 5 0 .167 3 7 1 .318Mcneese state 1 5 0 .167 2 9 0 .1821includes 4-0 record in FCS playoffs;2includes 0-1 record in FCS playoffs.

1988 southland All Games W L t Pct. W L t Pct.northwestern state1 6 0 0 1.000 10 3 0 .769stephen F. austin1 5 1 0 .833 10 3 0 .769north Texas2 4 2 0 .667 8 4 0 .667Mcneese state 3 3 0 .500 6 5 0 .545Louisiana-Monroe 2 4 0 .333 5 6 0 .455Texas state 1 5 0 .167 4 7 0 .364sam houston state 0 6 0 .000 3 8 0 .2731includes 1-1 record in FCS playoffs;2includes 0-1 record in FCS playoffs.

1989 southland All Games W L t Pct. W L t Pct.stephen F. austin1 5 0 1 .917 12 2 1 .833northwestern state 3 1 2 .667 4 5 2 .455Texas state 3 3 0 .500 5 6 0 .454Louisiana-Monroe 2 3 1 .416 4 6 1 .409Mcneese state 2 4 0 .333 5 6 0 .454north Texas 2 4 0 .333 5 6 0 .454sam houston state 2 4 0 .333 3 8 0 .2721includes 3-1 record in FCS playoffs.

1990 southland All Games W L t Pct. W L t Pct.Louisiana-Monroe1 5 1 0 .833 7 5 0 .583Mcneese state 4 2 0 .667 5 6 0 .455Texas state 3 3 0 .500 6 5 0 .545northwestern state 3 3 0 .500 5 6 0 .455sam houston state 3 3 0 .500 4 7 0 .364north Texas 2 4 0 .333 6 5 0 .545stephen F. austin2 1 5 0 .167 1 10 0 .0911includes 0-1 record in FCS playoffs;2includes forfeit of one regular-season game.

1991 southland All Games W L t Pct. W L t Pct.Mcneese state1 4 1 2 .714 6 4 2 .583sam houston state1 5 2 0 .714 8 3 1 .708Louisiana-Monroe 4 2 1 .643 7 3 1 .682Texas state 4 3 0 .571 7 4 0 .636northwestern state 4 3 0 .571 6 5 0 .545nicholls 2 5 0 .286 4 7 0 .364north Texas 2 5 0 .286 3 7 1 .318stephen F. austin 1 5 1 .214 2 8 1 .2271includes 0-1 record in FCS playoffs.

1992 southland All Games W L t Pct. W L t Pct.Louisiana-Monroe1 7 0 0 1.000 10 3 0 .769Mcneese state1 6 1 0 .857 9 4 0 .692northwestern state 4 3 0 .571 7 4 0 .636sam houston state 3 2 2 .571 6 3 2 .636north Texas 3 4 0 .428 4 7 0 .363Texas state 2 4 1 .357 5 5 1 .500stephen F. austin 1 6 0 .142 3 8 0 .273nicholls 0 6 1 .071 1 9 1 .1361includes 1-1 record in FCS playoffs.

1993 southland All Games W L t Pct. W L t Pct.Mcneese state1 7 0 0 1.000 10 3 0 .769Louisiana-Monroe2 6 1 0 .857 9 3 0 .750stephen F. austin2 5 2 0 .714 8 4 0 .667northwestern state 3 4 0 .429 5 6 0 .455sam houston state 2 5 0 .286 4 7 0 .364north Texas 2 5 0 .286 4 7 0 .364nicholls 2 5 0 .286 3 8 0 .273Texas state 1 6 0 .143 2 9 0 .1821includes 1-1 record in FCS playoffs;2includes 0-1 record in FCS playoffs.

1994 southland All Games W L t Pct. W L t Pct.north Texas1 5 0 1 .917 7 4 1 .625Mcneese state2 5 1 0 .833 10 3 0 .769stephen F. austin 4 1 1 .750 6 3 2 .636northwestern state 3 3 0 .500 5 6 0 .455sam houston state 1 5 0 .167 6 5 0 .455nicholls 1 5 0 .167 5 6 0 .455Texas state 1 5 0 .167 4 7 0 .3641includes 0-1 record in FCS playoffs;2includes 1-1 record in FCS playoffs.


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1995 southland All Games W L t Pct. W L t Pct.Mcneese state1 5 0 0 1.000 13 1 0 .928stephen F. austin 4 1 0 .800 11 2 0 .846northwestern state 2 3 0 .400 6 5 0 .545sam houston state 2 3 0 .400 5 5 0 .500Texas state 2 3 0 .400 4 7 0 .364nicholls 0 5 0 .000 0 11 0 .0001includes 2-1 record in FCS playoffs.

1996 southland All Games W L t Pct. W L t Pct.Troy1 5 1 0 .833 12 2 0 .857nicholls2 4 2 0 .667 8 4 0 .667stephen F. austin 3 3 0 .500 7 4 0 .636northwestern state 3 3 0 .500 6 5 0 .545sam houston state 3 3 0 .500 4 7 0 .364Texas state 2 4 0 .333 5 6 0 .455Mcneese state 1 5 0 .167 3 8 0 .2731includes 2-1 record in FCS playoffs;2includes 0-1 record in FCS playoffs.

1997 southland All Games W L t Pct. W L t Pct.Mcneese state1 6 1 0 .857 13 2 0 .867northwestern state2 6 1 0 .857 8 4 0 .667stephen F. austin 5 2 0 .714 8 3 0 .727sam houston state 3 4 0 .429 5 6 0 .455nicholls 3 4 0 .429 5 6 0 .455Texas state 2 5 0 .286 5 6 0 .455Troy 2 5 0 .286 5 6 0 .455Jacksonville state 1 6 0 .143 1 10 0 .0911includes 3-1 record in FCS playoffs;2includes 0-1 record in FCS playoffs.

1998 southland All Games W L t Pct. W L t Pct.northwestern state1 6 1 0 .857 11 3 0 .786Mcneese state2 5 2 0 .714 9 3 0 .750Troy2 5 2 0 .714 8 4 0 .667Jacksonville state 4 3 0 .571 7 4 0 .636nicholls 3 4 0 .429 4 7 0 .364Texas state 2 5 0 .286 4 7 0 .364stephen F. austin 2 5 0 .286 3 8 0 .273sam houston state 1 6 0 .143 3 8 0 .2731includes 2-1 record in FCS playoffs;2includes 0-1 record in FCS playoffs.

1999 southland All Games W L t Pct. W L t Pct.Troy1 6 1 0 .857 11 2 0 .846stephen F. austin 6 1 0 .857 8 3 0 .727Mcneese state 5 2 0 .714 6 5 0 .545sam houston state 4 3 0 .571 6 5 0 .545northwestern state 3 4 0 .429 4 7 0 .364Texas state 2 5 0 .286 3 8 0 .273Jacksonville state 1 6 0 .143 2 9 0 .182nicholls 1 6 0 .143 1 10 0 .0911includes 1-1 record in FCS playoffs.

2000 southland All Games W L t Pct. W L t Pct.Troy1 7 0 0 1.000 10 2 0 .833Mcneese state1 5 2 0 .714 8 4 0 .667Texas state 5 2 0 .714 7 4 0 .636sam houston state 4 3 0 .571 7 4 0 .636stephen F. austin 3 4 0 .429 6 5 0 .545Jacksonville state 2 5 0 .286 4 6 0 .400northwestern state 1 6 0 .143 4 7 0 .364nicholls 1 6 0 .143 2 9 0 .1821includes 0-1 record in Division FCS playoffs; Note: Northwestern State forfeited league wins vs. Troy and Nicholls as a result of the use of an ineligible player. The standings reflect the forfeitures.

2001 southland All Games W L t Pct. W L t Pct.sam houston state1 5 1 0 .833 10 3 0 .769Mcneese state2 5 1 0 .833 8 4 0 .667northwestern state2 4 2 0 .667 8 4 0 .667stephen F. austin 4 2 0 .667 6 5 0 .545Jacksonville state 2 4 0 .333 5 6 0 .455nicholls 1 5 0 .167 3 8 0 .273Texas state 0 6 0 .000 4 7 0 .3641includes 1-1 record in FCS playoffs;2includes 0-1 record in FCS playoffs.

2002 southland All Games W L t Pct. W L t Pct.Mcneese state1 6 0 0 1.000 13 2 0 .967northwestern state2 4 2 0 .667 9 4 0 .692nicholls 3 3 0 .500 7 4 0 .636stephen F. austin 3 3 0 .500 6 5 0 .545Jacksonville state 2 4 0 .333 5 5 0 .500sam houston state 2 4 0 .333 4 7 0 .364Texas state 1 5 0 .167 4 7 0 .3641includes 3-1 record in FCS playoffs;2includes 0-1 record in FCS playoffs.

2003 southland All Games W L t Pct. W L t Pct.Mcneese state1 5 0 0 1.000 10 2 0 .833stephen F. austin 4 1 0 .800 7 4 0 .636northwestern state 2 3 0 .400 7 5 0 .583Texas state 2 3 0 .400 5 7 0 .417sam houston state 2 3 0 .400 3 8 0 .272nicholls 0 5 0 .000 0 11 0 .0001includes 0-1 record in FCS playoffs; Note: Nicholls forfeited conference wins versus Northwestern State, Sam Houston State and Texas State as a result of the use of an ineligible player. In addition, Nicholls forfeited two non-conference wins. The standings reflect the forfeitures


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2004 southland All Games2004 W L t Pct. W L t Pct.sam houston state1 4 1 0 .800 11 3 0 .786northwestern state2 4 1 0 .800 8 4 0 .667Texas state 3 2 0 .600 5 6 0 .454nicholls 2 3 0 .400 5 5 0 .500Mcneese state 1 4 0 .200 4 7 0 .364stephen F. austin 1 4 0 .200 6 5 0 .5451includes 2-1 record in FCS playoffs;2includes 0-1 record in FCS playoffs.

2005 southland All Games W L t Pct. W L t Pct.Texas state1 5 1 0 .833 11 3 0 .786nicholls2 5 1 0 .833 6 4 0 .600Mcneese state 3 3 0 .500 5 4 0 .556northwestern state 3 3 0 .500 5 5 0 .500southeastern La. 2 4 0 .333 4 6 0 .400sam houston state 2 4 0 .333 3 7 0 .300stephen F. austin 1 5 0 .167 5 6 0 .4551includes 2-1 record in FCS playoffs;2includes 0-1 record in FCS playoffs.

2006 southland All Games W L t Pct. W L t Pct.Mcneese state1 5 1 0 .833 7 5 0 .583sam houston state 4 2 0 .667 6 5 0 .545stephen F. austin 4 2 0 .667 4 7 0 .364Texas state 3 3 0 .500 5 6 0 .455nicholls 2 4 0 .333 4 7 0 .364northwestern state 2 4 0 .333 4 7 0 .364southeastern La. 1 5 0 .167 2 9 0 .1821includes 0-1 record in FCS playoffs.

2007 southland All Games W L t Pct. W L t Pct.Mcneese state1 7 0 0 1.000 11 1 0 .917sam houston state 5 2 0 .714 7 4 0 .636central arkansas 5 2 0 .714 6 5 0 .545nicholls 3 4 0 .429 6 5 0 .545Texas state 3 4 0 .429 4 7 0 .364northwestern state 3 4 0 .429 4 7 0 .364southeastern La. 2 5 0 .286 3 8 0 .273stephen F. austin 0 7 0 .000 0 11 0 .0001includes 0-1 record in FCS playoffs.

2008 southland All Games W L t Pct. W L t Pct.central arkansas1 6 1 0 .857 10 2 0 .833Texas state2 5 2 0 .714 8 5 0 .615Mcneese state 4 3 0 .571 7 4 0 .636northwestern state 4 3 0 .571 7 5 0 .583nicholls 3 4 0 .429 3 6 0 .333southeastern La. 2 5 0 .286 5 7 0 .417sam houston state 2 5 0 .286 4 6 0 .400stephen F. austin 2 5 0 .286 4 8 0 .3331ineligible for Southland Conference championship and postseason play during transition to NCAA Division I;2includes 0-1 record in FCS playoffs.


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yrs. W L Pct. Pts. opp.stephen F. austin 4 6 4 .600 295 322sam houston state1 4 3 3 .500 162 191Texas state 2 2 2 .500 114 113Mcneese state 13 11 13 .458 507 525northwestern state 6 3 6 .333 212 309nicholls1 3 1 3 .250 74 143total Active schools 26 31 .456 1,364 1,591

inactive schoolsLouisiana Tech 2 4 2 .667 175 92Louisiana-Monroe 4 5 3 .625 291 253arkansas state 3 5 3 .625 223 151Troy 4 3 4 .429 151 182north Texas 4 0 4 .000 46 811 Not a member of Southland at time of first participation.

yrs. W L Pct. Pts. opp.Texas state1 3 6 1 .857 238 88Mcneese state1 1 0 1 .000 23 26total Active schools 6 2 .750 261 114

inactive schoolsuT arlington 1 1 0 1.000 13 0Louisiana Tech 4 6 1 .857 149 88arkansas state 3 2 1 .667 81 65Lamar university 1 0 1 .000 17 191 Not a member of Southland at time of participation.

1964 Pecan Bowl..............................northern iowa 19, Lamar 171967 Pecan Bowl..............................uT arlington 13, north dakota state 0 1968 Pecan Bowl..............................north dakota state 23, arkansas state 141969 Pecan Bowl..............................arkansas state 29, drake 211970 Pecan Bowl..............................arkansas state 38, central Missouri 211971 Pioneer Bowl ..........................Louisiana Tech 14, eastern Michigan 3 Grantland rice Bowl ............Tennessee state 26, Mcneese state1 231972 Grantland rice Bowl ............Louisiana Tech 35, Tennessee state 01973 First round ..............................Louisiana Tech 18, Western illinois 13 semifinals ................................Louisiana Tech 38, Boise state 34 championship .......................Louisiana Tech 34, Western Kentucky 01974 First round ..............................Louisiana Tech 10, Western carolina 7 semifinals ................................central Michigan 34, Louisiana Tech 141981 First round ..............................Texas state1 38, Jacksonville state1 22 semifinals ................................Texas state1 62, northern Michigan 0 championship .......................Texas state1 42, north dakota state 131982 First round ..............................Texas state1 27, Fort Valley state 6 semifinals ................................Texas state1 19, Jacksonville state 14 championship .......................Texas state1 34, california-davis 91983 First round ..............................central (ohio) state 24, Texas state1 161 Not a member of the Southland Conference at time of participation.

independence bowlduring the early years of the independence Bowl, the southland conference provided its conference champion as the host for the event. Mcneese state captured the crown in 1976 and squared off against Tulsa, winning the inaugural independence Bowl game.

1976 Mcneese state 20, Tulsa 161977 Louisiana Tech 24, Louisville 141978 east carolina 35, Louisiana Tech 131979 syracuse 31, Mcneese state 71980 southern Miss 16, Mcneese state 14

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Texas State, 1981 Division II Champion

McNeese State, 1976 Independence Bowl

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1982 Quarterfinals: at Louisiana Tech 38, south carolina state 3 semifinals: delaware 17, at Louisiana Tech 0

1983 Quarterfinals: at nevada-reno 20, north Texas 17 (oT)

1984 First round: Louisiana Tech 66, at Mississippi Valley 19 at arkansas state 37, Tenn.-chattanooga 10 Quarterfinals: at Louisiana Tech 44, alcorn state 21 at Montana state 31, arkansas state 14 semifinals Louisiana Tech 21, at Middle Tennessee 13 championship: Montana state 19, Louisiana Tech 6 at Charleston, S.C.

1985 First round: at arkansas state 10, Grambling state 7 Quarterfinals: at nevada-reno 24, arkansas state 23

1986 First round: at arkansas state 48, sam houston state1 7 nicholls1 28, at appalachian state 26 Quarterfinals: arkansas state 55, at delaware 14 at Georgia southern 55, nicholls1 31 semifinals: at arkansas state 24, eastern Kentucky 10 championship: Georgia southern 48, arkansas state 21 at Tacoma, Wash.

1987 First round: at Louisiana-Monroe 30, north Texas 9 Quarterfinals: at Louisiana-Monroe 33, eastern Kentucky 32 semifinals: at Louisiana-Monroe 44, northern iowa 41(2oT) championship: Louisiana-Monroe 43, Marshall 42 at Pocatello, Idaho

1988 First round: northwestern state 22, at Boise state 13 at stephen F. austin 24, Jackson state 0; at Marshall 7, north Texas 0 Quarterfinals at idaho 38, northwestern state 30 at Georgia southern 27, stephen F. austin 7

1989 First round: at stephen F. austin 59, Grambling state 56 Quarterfinals: at stephen F. austin 55, southwest Missouri 25 semifinals: at stephen F. austin 21, Furman 19 championship: Georgia southern 37, stephen F. austin 34 at Statesboro, Ga.

1990 First round: at nevada 27, Louisiana-Monroe 14

1991 First round: at nevada 22, Mcneese state 16 at Mid. Tennessee 20, sam houston st. 19 (oT)

1992 First round: at Louisiana-Monroe 78, alcorn state 27 Mcneese state 23, at idaho 20 Quarterfinals: delaware 41, at Louisiana-Monroe 18 at northern iowa 29, Mcneese state 7

1993 First round: at Mcneese state 34, William & Mary 28 idaho 34, at Louisiana-Monroe 31 at Troy 42, stephen F. austin 20 Quarterfinals: Troy 35, at Mcneese state 28

1994 First round: at Mcneese state 34, idaho 21 at Boise state 24, north Texas 20 Quarterfinals: at Montana 30, Mcneese state 28

1995 First round: at Mcneese state 33, idaho 3 at stephen F. austin 34, eastern illinois 29 Quarterfinals: at Mcneese state 52, delaware 18 stephen F. austin 27, at appalachian state 17 semifinals: Marshall 25, at Mcneese state 15 at Montana 70, stephen F. austin 14

1996 First round: at Montana 48, nicholls 3 at Troy 29, Florida a&M 25 Quarterfinals: at Troy 31, Murray state 3 semifinals: at Montana 70, Troy 7

1997 First round: at eastern Wash. 40, northwestern state 10 at Mcneese state 19, Montana 14 Quarterfinals: Mcneese state 14, at Western illinois 12 semifinals: Mcneese state 23, at delaware 21 championship: Youngstown state 10, Mcneese state 9 at Chattanooga, Tenn.

1998 First round: at northwestern state 48, illinois state 28 Massachusetts 21, at Mcneese state 19 at Florida a&M 27, Troy 17 Quarterfinals: at northwestern state 31, appalachian state 20 semifinals: Massachusetts 41, at northwestern state 31

1999 First round: at Troy 27, James Madison 7 Quarterfinals: Florida a&M 17, at Troy 10

2000 First round: appalachian state 33, at Troy 30 at Georgia southern 42, Mcneese state 17

2001 First round: at sam houston state 34, northern arizona 31 at Montana 28, northwestern state 19 Maine 14, at Mcneese state 10 Quarterfinals: at Montana 49, sam houston state 24

2002 First round: at Mcneese state 21, Montana state 14 at Montana 45, northwestern state 14 Quarterfinals: at Mcneese state 24, Montana 20 semifinals: at Mcneese state 39, Villanova 28 championship: Western Kentucky 34, Mcneese state 14 at Chattanooga, Tenn.

2003 First round: northern arizona 35, at Mcneese state 3

2004 First round: at sam houston state 54, Western Kentucky 24 at Montana 56, northwestern state 7 Quarterfinals: sam houston state 45, at eastern Wash. 34 semifinals: at Montana 34, sam houston state 13

2005 First round: at Texas state 50, Georgia southern 35 at Furman 14, nicholls 12 Quarterfinals: at Texas state 14, cal Poly 7 semifinals: northern iowa 40, at Texas state 37 (ot)

2006 First round: at Montana 31, Mcneese state 6

2007 First round: eastern Washington 44, at Mcneese state 15

2008 First round: at Montana 31, Texas state 13

Southland Conference schools have won five national championships,have played in 10 national championship games,

and have won 42 games in the FCS playoffs.

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Central Arkansas2008 nathan Brown, QB (sn); Marquez Branson, Te (snet); Larry hart, de (aP, camp, sn)

McNeese State1972 James Moore, Te (aP)1974 James Files, oT (aFca)1982 Leonard smith, dB (aP, aFca)1988 Glenn Koch, oL (snet)1991 Terry irving, LB (FG)1992 Terry irving, LB (aP, camp, FG, KK)1993 Terry irving, LB (aP, snet, camp, KK, FG); Jose Larios, K (aP, snet)1994 ron cherry, oT (aP, snet, camp, aFca)1995 Kavika Pittman, dT (aP, snet, camp, aFca)1996 Zack Bronson, dB (snet, camp, aFca)1997 donnie ashley, Kr (aP); charles ayro, LB (camp, snet, sTick); Blair Bradley, dL (sTick); chris Fontenot, Te (camp); shonz LaFrenz, K (sTick); reggie nelson, oL (aFca, snet, sTick)1998 charles ayro, LB (aFca, usaToday/esPn, snet, camp);

shonz LaFrenz, K (camp); reggie nelson, oL (aFca, aP, snet, camp)1999 shonz LaFrenz, K (camp)2000 Wes hines, oL (FG, Verizon academic); Jake Morrison, dL (aP)2001 Joe Judge, dB (FG)2002 Jason davis, oL (aP, FG, snet, camp); B.J. Mcnutt, dL (FG); roderick royal, LB (aP, FG, snet, camp); hadley Prince, dB (aP, aFca, FG, camp)2003 dwight hudler, oL (aP, snet); roderick royal, LB (aP, aFca, snet, FG); Brent hafford, dB (snet)2006 Bryan smith, dL (aP, snet); steven Whitehead, rs (aP, snet)2007 Bryan smith, dL (aP, camp, aFca, csn)

Nicholls1994 daryl Pounds, dB (FG, aP)2002 LeJuan Walker, rs (FG)2003 chris Thompson, dB (FG)2007 Lardarius Webb, dB (camp, snet, csn)2008 Lardarius Webb, dB (aP, snet, aFca, sn)

Northwestern State1989 david Whitmore, s (aP, aFca, Fn)1990 Greg necaise, de (camp, snet)1991 andre carron, LB (aP, camp, KK, snet, FG)1992 adrian hardy, dB (aP, FG)1993 cedric Walker, dB (aP, snet, KK, camp, FG)1998 Jermaine Jones, dB (aFca, aP, usaToday/esPn, snet,

FG, camp)1997 Tony Maranto, dB (aP, aFca)1999 William Broussard, oL (camp); Mike Green, dB (aFca, aP, FG)2000 Terrence McGee, Pr (FG)2002 roy Locks, dL (aP, aFca)2004 Jamall Johnson, LB (aP)2006 Tory collins, dL (aFca)2007 demetrius Bell, oL (aP, csn)

Sam Houston State1988 Lish adams, LB (Fn)1991 Michael Bankston, dL (aP, camp, snet); Murphy Yates, oL (camp, snet)1997 Kevin Pesak,Te (snet)2001 Jonathon cooper, Wr (aP, FG, snet); Keith davis, dB (aFca); Keith heinrich, Te (snet)2004 Lance Garner, PK (FG)2005 corey roberts, Te (aFca)2007 Blake Martin, Te (aP, csn)

Stephen F. Austin1988 Bruce alexander, cB (camp); david Gibbs, dT (camp); eric Lokey, LB (aFca, camp, snet); Keith Melcher, de (camp)1989 david Whitmore, s (aP, aFca, Fn)1993 cedric Walker, dB (aP, snet, KK, camp, FG)1995 Lee Kirk (camp); Joe Wylie (aFca, aP, camp)1996 Jeremiah Trotter, LB (aFca, camp, FG)1997 Mikhael ricks, Wr (aFca, aP, camp, snet); Jeremiah Trotter, LB (aFca, aP, camp, snet)1998 chad stanley, P (aFca, aP, usaToday/esPn, snet,

camp)2003 Brent hafford, dB (aP, aFca)

Texas State1990 reggie rivers, rB (KK, camp, snet)1991 ervin Thomas, oL (KK)1996 claude Mathis, rB (snet, camp, aP, aFca)1997 claude Mathis, rB (snet, aFca, aP)2000 c.J. carroll, dB (FG, camp, aFca, snet, aP)2004 cory elolf, P (aFca)2005 Fred evans, dL (aFca)2007 chris Macdonald, P (aP, aFca, camp)2008 cameron Luke, Wr (sn)

KeyAP - Associated Press; AFCA - American Football Coaches Association; Camp - Walter Camp; FG - Don Hansen’s Football Gazette, KK - Kodak; SNet - Sports Network; SN - The Sporting News; FN - Football News, STick - Sports Ticker

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Abilene Christian1965 Larry cox, oT (aP)1969 chip Bennett, LB (aP, aFca)1970 Jim Lindsey, QB (aP, aFca)

Arkansas State1964 dan summers, oG (aP)1965 dan summers, oG (aP)1968 Bill Bergey, LB (aP, aFca)1969 dan Buckley, c (aP); clovis swinney, dT (aP, aFca)1970 Bill Phillips, oG (aP); calvin harrell, hB (aFca)1971 calvin harrell, rB (aFca); dennis Meyer, dB (aP, aFca); Wayne dorton, oG (aP)1973 doug Lowrey, oG (aFca)1975 Ken Jones, oG (FWa, snet)1976 T. J. humphreys, oG (aP)1984 carter ray crawford, nG (aP, aFca, Fn)1985 carter ray crawford, nG (aP, aFca, Fn); ray Brown, oT Fn)1986 randy Barnhill, oG (aP, aFca)

Jacksonville State2002 deon White, oL (FG)

Lamar 1967 spergon Wynn, oG (aP)1983 eugene seale, LB (aP)1985 Burton Murchison, rB (aP, Fn)

Louisiana-Monroe1982 Bruce daigle, dB (aP); arthur christophe, c (aP)1983 Mike Grantham, oG (aP)1984 Mike Grantham, oG (aP)1985 Mike Turner, dB (aP)1987 claude Brumfield, dT (aFca, Fn); John clement, oT (aP, Fn); Teddy Garcia, PK (Fn)1988 cyril crutchfield, dB (aP, aFca, camp, snet)1989 Jackie harris, Te (aFca)1990 cisco richard, rB (snet)1992 Jeff Blackshear, oL (KK); Vincent Brisby, Wr (camp, FG); roosevelt Potts, rB (FG, KK); Vic Zordan, c (aP, camp, FG, snet)1993 raymond Baptiste, oL (aP, snet, camp, FG); James Folston, oL (aP, camp, FG)

Louisiana Tech1972 roger carr, FL (aFca)1973 roger carr, Wr (aP, aFca)1974 Mike Barber, Te (aP); Fred dean, dT (aP, aFca)1982 Matt dunigan, QB (aP, aFca)1984 doug Landry, LB (aP, aFca, Fn); Walter Johnson, de (aP)1985 doug Landry, LB (aP, Fn)1986 Walter Johnson, de (aP, aFca)

North Texas1983 rayford cooks, dT (aP); ronnie hickman, de (aP)1988 rex Johnson, dL (aFca)1990 Mike davis, dL (KK)

UT Arlington1966 Ken ozee, dT (aP)1967 robert diem, oG (aFca); robert Willbanks, s (aP, aFca)1984 Bruce collie, oT (aP, aFca, Fn)

Trinity 1967 Marvin upshaw, dT (aFca)

Troy1996 Kerry Jenkins, oL (aFca); Pratt Lyons, dL (aFca, camp, FG, snet)1998 al Lucas, dL (FG); cleve roberts, oL (FG); eric sloan, dB (camp); Marcus spriggs, dL (aFca, usaToday/esPn, camp)1999 al Lucas, dL (snet, camp, aP, FG); Michael Moore, oL (aFca, camp, FG); anthony rabb, LB (FG); eric sloan, dB (camp)2000 Lawrence Tynes, K (aFca, aP)

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Rushing YardsTotal Player, School, Opponent310 claude Mathis, TXsT vs. stephen F. austin, 1996308 claude Mathis, TXsT vs. Jacksonville state 1997 304 Tony citizen, Mcn vs. Prairie View a&M, 1986289 isiah stoker, sFa vs. Jacksonville state, 1999283 Lee davis, TXsT vs. arkansas-Monticello, 2001278 d.d. Terry, shsu vs. southeastern La., 2006275 don harr, acu vs. McMurry, 1970265 corey Thomas, nich vs. samford, 1994259 dennis Bolden, asu vs. Mcneese state, 1975259 Burton Murchison, Lu vs. rice, 1985

Passing YardsTotal Player, School, Opponent619 doug Pederson, uLM vs. stephen F. austin, 1989577 dustin Long, shsu vs. Mcneese state, 2004571 Todd hammel, sFa vs. Louisiana-Monroe, 1989534 Todd hammel, sFa vs. sam houston state, 1989508 Jeremy Moses, sFa vs. Texas state, 2007506 rhett Bomar, shsu vs. southeastern La., 2008497 chris chaloupka, shsu vs. stephen F. austin, 1999486 Mitch Maher, unT vs. stephen F. austin, 1994478 dustin Long, shsu vs. eastern Washington, 2004449 Jeremy Moses, sFa vs. sam houston state, 2008

Total Offensive YardsTotal Player, School, Opponent598 dustin Long, shsu vs. Mcneese state, 2004595 doug Pederson, uLM vs. stephen F. austin, 1989562 Todd hammel, sFa vs. Louisiana-Monroe, 1989526 Barrick nealy, TXsT vs. Georgia southern, 2005513 Todd hammel, sFa vs. sam houston state, 1989508 rhett Bomar, shsu vs. southeastern La., 2008492 Jeremy Moses, sFa vs. Texas state, 2007491 Mitch Maher, unT vs. stephen F. austin, 1994490 chris chaloupka, shsu vs. stephen F. austin, 1999482 dustin Long, shsu vs. eastern Washington, 2004

Receiving YardsTotal Player, School, Opponent247 ronald Bonner, Jsu vs. northwestern state, 1997242 Jonathon cooper, shsu vs. Western illinois, 2001235 catron houston, shsu vs. southeastern La., 2008231 scott Ford, unT vs. abilene christian, 1992227 Vincent Brisby, uLM vs. Louisiana-Lafayette, 1992226 Jason Mathenia, shsu vs. eastern Washington 2004224 Marcus camper, unT vs. Texas, 1988224 Matt dominguez, shsu vs. stephen F. austin, 2000222 nathan Black, nWLa vs. Mont., 2001219 Jimmy Thomas, uTa vs. east Texas state, 1968

RushingName, School Year TC Avg TD Ydsclaude Mathis, TXsT 1997 311 5.1 14 1,595claude Mathis, TXsT 1996 294 5.4 16 1,593donald Wilkerson, TXsT 1994 302 5.2 9 1,569irving spikes, uLM 1993 246 6.4 14 1,563Burton Murchison, Lu 1985 265 5.8 8 1,547Tony Taylor, nWLa 2000 302 5.0 9 1,506Tony Taylor, nWLa 1999 263 5.5 16 1,441Toddrick Pendland, Mcn 2008 219 6.5 12 1,431rondy rogers, Jsu 2001 212 6.7 13 1,417clarence Matthews, nWLa 1995 230 6.0 13 1,384

ReceivingName, School Year Yds Avg TD NoJarrod Fuller, shsu 2004 1,383 14.0 8 99ronnie Vinson, ac 1969 1,214 14.8 9 82Jonathon cooper, shsu 2001 1,304 16.7 17 78Billy ryckman, LTu 1976 1,382 17.9 10 77Jason Mathenia, shsu 2004 1,357 18.3 13 74cameron Luke, TXsT 2008 1,268 17.4 17 73Truman Franks, Tu 1965 765 10.5 3 73duane Brooks, sFa 2008 863 12.7 4 68dominque edison, sFa 2008 1,016 15.2 18 67Matt dominguez, shsu 1999 1,156 17.5 13 66

PassingName, School Year Att-Cmp-Int TD Ydsdustin Long, shsu 2004 531-333-18 39 4,588Jeremy Moses, sFa 2008 598-352-20 41 4,026Todd hammel, sFa 1989 401-238-13 34 3,915rhett Bomar, shsu 2008 436-245-13 27 3,355nathan Brown, uca 2008 375-254-4 31 3,206Barrick nealy, TXsT 2003 473-240-17 21 3,129nathan Brown, uca 2007 377-256-10 26 3,084Blake Prejean, Mcn 1997 373-218-17 15 3,068robert cobb, uLM 1993 345-197-8 29 3,008John holman, uLM 1982 462-218-16 20 2,964

Total OffenseName, School Year TP Rush Pass Ydsdustin Long, shsu 2004 576 -12 4,588 4,576Jeremy Moses, sFa 2008 654 -74 4,026 3,952Barrick nealy, TXsT 2005 522 1057 2,875 3,932Todd hammel, sFa 1989 487 -92 3,915 3,823rhett Bomar, shsu 2008 517 187 3,355 3,542nathan Brown, uca 2008 443 215 3,206 3,421Barrick nealy, TXsT 2003 606 261 3,129 3,390Josh Mccown, shsu 2001 431 354 2,884 3,238Trey Willie, sLu 2005 537 449 2,777 3,226nathan Brown, uca 2007 438 132 3,084 3,216

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Rushingname, school years tc Avg td ydsclaude Mathis, TXsT 1994-97 882 5.3 45 4,691henry Fields, Mcn 1992-95 839 5.2 30 4,358Buford Jordan, Mcn 1980-83 750 5.5 43 4,106Tony Taylor, nWLa 1998-00 688 5.4 32 3,720Leonard harris, sFa 1992-95 678 5.1 28 3,459derrick Jensen, uTa 1974-77 676 4.9 14 3,346Tony citizen, Mcn 1986-88 713 4.6 28 3,284scotty caldwell, uTa 1981-84 652 5.0 31 3,267rondy rogers, Jsu 1999-02 599 5.2 28 3,143Vick King, Mcn 2001-03 562 5.6 26 3,130

Receivingname, school years yds Avg td no. Matt dominguez, shsu 1997-00 3,376 15.3 27 211dominique edison, sFa 2005-08 2,696 14.8 28 182cisco richard, uLM 1987-90 1,874 10.5 12 179Jonathon cooper, shsu 1998-01 2,444 14.3 23 171Joey hamilton1, Jsu 1996-99 2,779 17.3 23 161Jermaine Martin, Mcn 1999-02 2,636 16.5 11 160Mike Pearce, sFa 1992-96 1,777 11.3 9 157Pat holder, ac 1968-70 1,709 11.0 9 155ronnie Vinson, ac 1969-71 2,431 15.9 19 153ronnie Gebauer, Lu 1967-70 2,098 14.1 8 149

Passingname, school years Att-cmp-in td ydsnathan Brown1, uca 2005-08 1,267-856-32 100 10,558Todd hammel1, sFa 1986-89 1,060-544-51 65 8,631Jim Lindsey, ac 1967-70 1,237-642-69 61 8,521Kerry Joseph, Mcn 1992-95 1,114-565-47 67 7,874Barrick nealy, TXsT 2003-05 979-532-32 52 7,206Matt dunigan, LTu 1979-82 1,103-550-50 40 7,010scott davis, unT 1987-90 921-518-35 40 6,923Blake Prejean, Mcn 1996-99 895-497-37 35 6,677Montressa Kirby1, Jsu 1995-98 966-492-43 43 6,587Bradley George, TXsT 2006 - 868-495-24 53 6,435

Total Offensename, school years tP rush Pass ydsnathan Brown1, uca 2005-08 1,474 435 10,558 10,993Kerry Joseph, Mcn 1992-95 1,649 1,802 7,874 9,676Barrick nealy, TXsT 2003-05 1,382 1,727 7,206 8,933Todd hammel1, sFa 1986-89 1,371 213 8,631 8,844scott davis, unT 1987-90 1,548 1,513 6,923 8,436Jim Lindsey, ac 1967-70 1,508 -136 8,521 8,385Montressa Kirby1, Jsu 1995-98 1,392 1,041 6,587 7,628Matt dunigan, LTu 1979-82 1,483 125 7,010 7,135Brad Zeller, nich 1995-98 1,281 1,047 5,616 6,663Bradley George, TXsT 2006- 1,033 204 6,435 6,6391entire career not played as Southland member

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RushingMost AttemptsGame: 46 Theron Mcclendon, Mcn vs. Louisiana Tech, 1979 46 claude Mathis, TXsT vs. Jacksonville state, 1997season: 315 Larry centers, stephen F. austin, 1989career: 882 claude Mathis, Texas state, 1994-97

Most net yardsGame: 310 claude Mathis, TXsT vs. stephen F. austin, 1997season: 1,595 claude Mathis, Texas state, 1997career: 4,691 claude Mathis, Texas state, 1994-97

Most touchdownsGame: 7 Jessie Burton, Mcn vs. southern utah, 1998season: 20 Luther Turner, sam houston state, 1987career: 48 charles Mcdaniel, Louisiana Tech, 1971-74

PassingMost AttemptsGame: 85 Jeremy Moses, sFa vs. sam houston state, 2008season: 598 Jeremy Moses, stephen F. austin, 2008career: 1,267 nathan Brown1, central arkansas, 2005-08

Most completionsGame: 57 Jeremy Moses, sFa vs. sam houston state, 2008season: 352 Jeremy Moses, stephen F. austin, 2008career: 856 nathan Brown1, central arkansas, 2005-08

Most yards GainedGame: 619 doug Pederson, uLM vs. stephen F. austin, 1989season: 5364 Todd hammel, stephen F. austin, 1989career: 10,558 nathan Brown1, central arkansas, 2005-08

Most touchdownsGame: 8 Todd hammel, sFa vs. Louisiana-Monroe, 1989season: 41 Jeremy Moses, stephen F. austin, 2008career: 100 nathan Brown1, central arkansas, 2005-08

Most interceptions thrownGame: 6 scott stoker, nWLa vs. sam houston state, 1989 6 Gene Bradley, asu vs. southern Miss., 1979season: 23 Tommy Tomlin, Lamar, 1969career: 69 Jim Lindsey, abilene christian, 1967-70

Highest completion PercentageGame: 92.3 steve haynes, LTu vs. uT arlington, 1975season: 67.7 nathan Brown, central arkansas, 2007career: 67.8 nathan Brown1, central arkansas, 2005-08

ReceivingMost receptionsGame: 16 Jackie harris, uLM vs. Lamar, 1988season: 99 Jarrod Fuller, sam houston state, 2004career: 211 Matt dominguez, sam houston state, 1997-00

Most yards GainedGame: 247 ronald Bonner, Jsu vs. sW Missouri, 1997season: 1,383 Jarrod Fuller, sam houston state, 2004career: 3,376 Matt dominguez, sam houston state, 1997-00

Most touchdownsGame: 4 Matt dominguez, shsu vs. nicholls, 1999 4 cameron Luke, TXsT vs. stephen F. austin, 2007season: 18 dominique edison, stephen F. austin, 2008career: 32 cameron Luke, Texas state, 2006-08

Total OffenseMost PlaysGame: 93 Jeremy Moses, sFa vs. sam houston state, 2008season: 696 Todd hammel, stephen F. austin, 1989career: 1,649 Kerry Joseph, Mcneese state, 1992-95

Most yards GainedGame: 598 dustin Long, shsu vs. Mcneese state, 2004season: 5,294 Todd hammel, stephen F. austin, 1989career: 9,676 Kerry Joseph, Mcneese state, 1992-95

ScoringMost PointsGame: 42 Jessie Burton, Mcn vs. southern utah, 1998 42 steve Burks, asu vs. abilene christian, 1973season: 126 Brent Grimes, central arkansas, 2008career: 356 Jose Larios, Mcneese state, 1992-95

Most touchdownsGame: 7 Jessie Burton, Mcn vs. southern utah, 1998 7 steve Burks, asu vs. abilene christian, 1973season: 21 Brent Grimes, central arkansas, 2008career: 52 charles Mcdaniel, Louisiana Tech, 1971-74

Most extra PointsGame: 12 Tommy hebert, nWLa vs. southeastern La., 2003season: 57 Lance Garner, sam houston state, 2004career: 158 Jose Larios, Mcneese state, 1992-95

Most Field Goals MadeGame: 6 Jeff Turner, sLu at Texas state, 2007season: 25 shonz LaFrenz, Mcneese state, 1997career: 66 Jose Larios, Mcneese state, 1992-95

consecutive Kicks MadeFGs: 13 Teddy Garcia, Louisiana-Monroe, 1987 13 roger Miller, Louisiana-Monroe, 1993 13 Jeff Turner, southeastern La., 2007PaTs: 93 Jose Larios, Mcneese state, 1992-95

Pass InterceptionsMost interceptionsGame: 4 by three individualsseason: 13 dennis Meyer, arkansas state, 1970career: 29 dennis Meyer, arkansas state, 1968-71

Most yards GainedGame: 122 Jarrod dale, uca vs. Tennessee-Martin, 2007season: 253 Zack Bronson, Mcneese state, 1993career: 374 Terrys Whiting, arkansas state, 1968-71

Quarterback SacksMost sacks Game: 5 Bryan smith, Mcn vs. West Virginia Tech, 2006season: 13.5 Bryan smith, Mcneese state, 2006

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PuntingMost PuntsGame: 15 ricky Gohlke, Lu vs. arkansas state, 1975season: 91 Pat neck, Mcneese state, 1991career: 301 Barry Bowman, Louisiana Tech, 1983-86

Most yardsGame: 601 Bruce Gartman, asu vs. southern Miss., 1980season: 3727 Pat neck, Mcneese state, 1991career: 11,441 Barry Bowman, Louisiana Tech, 1983-86

Highest AverageGame: 63.5 Patrick dolan, nich vs. northwestern state, 2007season: 46.6 chad stanley, stephen F. austin, 1998career: 43.3 chad stanley, stephen F. austin, 1996-98

Punt ReturnsMost returnsGame: 10 B.J. sams, Mcn vs. Montana, 2002season: 51 steve hanschen, arkansas state, 1978career: 103 claude stewart, sam houston state, 1989-92

Most yards GainedGame: 156 Toby Zeigler, nWLa vs. sW oklahoma, 2002season: 528 donnie ashley, Mcneese state, 1997career: 1,181 Toby Zeigler, northwestern state, 2002-05

Most touchdownsGame: 2 Tony Jones, shsu vs. ouachita Baptist, 2004season: 3 Terrence McGee, northwestern state, 2000 3 donnie ashley, Mcneese state, 1997 3 Troy Jones, Mcneese state, 1989career: 4 richard ellander, Mcneese state, 1975-78

Kickoff ReturnsMost returnsGame: 9 Flip Johnson, Mcn vs. northern iowa, 1986season: 42 Karrington Bush, Texas state, 2008career: 96 Jeff steele, Louisiana-Monroe, 1986-89

Most yards GainedGame: 233 Flip Johnson, Mcn vs. northern iowa, 1986season: 1,055 Karrington Bush, Texas state, 2008career: 2,058 Jeff steele, Louisiana-Monroe, 1986-89

Most touchdownsGame: 1 By several individualsseason: 2 chris crawford, nicholls, 2003 2 Michael hygh, north Texas, 1994career: 2 Larry anderson, Louisiana Tech, 1974-77 2 Michael hygh, north Texas, 1994 2 chris crawford, nicholls, 2003-05

MiscellaneousMost Fumble recoveriesGame: 3 by several individualsseason: 7 Jim Pinegar, Louisiana-Lafayette, 1974career: not established

Most Blocked PuntsGame: 3 stacy Price, asu vs. uT arlington, 1981 3 clevon Johnson, asu vs. Tenn-Martin, 1980season: 8 Jimmy Lisko, arkansas state, 1975career: 8 Jimmy Lisko, arkansas state, 1975

Most Blocked Kicks (Punts, FGs, PAts)Game: 3 adrian hardy, nWLa vs. arkansas state, 1992season: 8 Jimmy Lisko, arkansas state, 1975career: 17 Leonard smith, Mcneese state, 1980-82

Longest Playsrushing93, ronnie Powell, nWLa vs. Jacksonville state, 199792, stan Zwiggi, TXsT vs. cal Poly, 2007 91, nakia Lumar, nich vs. samford, 199791, Tony Taylor, nWLa vs. stephen F. austin, 1999 90, henry Fields, Mcn vs. idaho, 199490, charles harris, shsu vs. rice, 199390, steve eaton, TXsT vs. Prairie View a&M, 199190, reggie dupree, uLL vs. southeastern La., 1971

Passing and receiving99, scott stoker to Victor robinson, nWLa vs. La.-Monroe,198998, James hamilton to chet douthit, asu vs. Lamar, 197097, Brad smith to sullivan Beard, nich vs. Jacksonville state, 1999 97, Peyton Jones to Mikhael ricks, sFa vs. Troy, 199796, Wendal Lowrey to Vincent Brisby, uLM vs. stephen F. austin, 199196, Mitch Maher to Troy redwine, unT vs. nicholls, 1993

Field Goals 63, Joe duren, asu vs. Mcneese state, 1974 60, skipper Butler, uTa vs. east Texas state, 196858, Bob Bearden, ac vs. angelo state, 196958, chuck rawlinson, sFa vs. sam houston state, 1991

interceptions99, chris Middleton, uTa vs. Lamar, 197997, reggie spenser, Jsu vs. Mcneese state, 200196, david easterling, Mcn vs. northwestern state, 199096, Jarrod dale, uca vs. uT Martin, 200795, Jermaine Jones, nWLa vs. southern, 199895, Bill Bradshaw, uTa vs. Louisiana Tech, 1976

Punts 91, Bart helsley, unT vs. Louisiana-Monroe, 1990 87, John starnes, unT vs. uT arlington, 1983

Punt returns96, Ladarius Webb, nich vs. Texas state, 2007 93, richard ellander, Mcn vs. Louisiana Tech, 1978 91, richard ramirez, Tu vs. abilene christian, 1971 90, Terrence McGee, nWLa vs. southern, 200090, derrick harris, shsu vs. central arkansas, 200690, derrick harris, shsu vs. Texas state, 200686, Terrence McGee, nWLa vs. Troy, 200086, Tristan Jackson, uca vs. southeastern La., 200785, Flip Johnson, Mcn vs. Texas state, 1985

Kickoff returns100, chris crawford, nich vs. Texas state, 2003100, richard daniels, sFa vs. northern iowa, 2000100, Joey hamilton, Jsu vs. samford, 1999100, chris Fontenette, Mcn vs. northwestern state, 1992 100, ronnie Williams, LTu vs. West Texas state, 1981 100, Tony Felder, uTa vs. Lamar, 1980 100, Larry anderson, LTu vs. illinois state, 1977 100, charles Mcdaniel, LTu vs. Louisiana-Lafayette, 1974

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Rushing OffenseMost AttemptsGame: 81 several timesseason: 746 arkansas state, 1975

Most net yardsGame: 621 asu vs. Tennessee-Martin, 1984season: 3,745 arkansas state, 1975

Most touchdownsGame: 11 Mcn vs. West Virginia Tech, 2006season: 42 nicholls, 2003

Passing OffenseMost AttemptsGame: 85 sFa vs. sam houston state, 2008season: 630 stephen F. austin, 2008

Most completionsGame: 57 sFa vs. sam houston state, 2008season: 371 stephen F. austin, 2008

Most yards GainedGame: 619 uLM vs. stephen F. austin, 1989season: 5,435 stephen F. austin, 1989

Most touchdownsGame: 8 sFa vs. Louisiana-Monroe, 1989 8 uca vs. Texas state, 2007season: 48 stephen F. austin, 1989

Most interceptions thrownGame: 9 LTu vs. uT arlington, 1972season: 32 Trinity, 1969

Fewest interceptions thrownseason: 3 nicholls, 2003, 05

Highest completion Percentageseason: 67.0 central arkansas, 2008

Total OffenseMost PlaysGame: 116 sFa vs. sam houston state, 2008season: 1,117 stephen F. austin, 1989

Most yards GainedGame: 717 sFa vs. sam houston state, 1999season: 7,324 stephen F. austin, 1989

Scoring OffenseMost PointsGame: 87 nWLa vs. southeastern Louisiana, 2003season: 569 stephen F. austin, 1989

Most touchdownsGame: 12 nWLa vs. southeastern Louisiana, 2003season: 76 stephen F. austin, 1989

Most extra PointsGame: 12 nWLa vs. southeastern Louisiana, 2003season: 71 stephen F. austin, 1989

Most Field GoalsGame: 6 sLu vs. Texas state, 2007season: 24 Louisiana Tech, 1985

PuntingMost PuntsGame: 15 Lu vs. arkansas state, 1975season: 89 Louisiana-Lafayette, 1978

Most yardsGame: 601 asu vs. southern Miss., 1980season: 3,559 arkansas state, 1980

Highest Averageseason: 46.6 stephen F. austin, 1998

Punt ReturnsMost returnsGame: 13 sFa vs. Prairie View a&M, 1988season: 57 Trinity, 1967

Most yards GainedGame: 196 sFa vs. Prairie View, 1988season: 632 northwestern state, 2002

Most touchdownsseason: 4 sam houston state, 2000

Kickoff ReturnsMost returnsGame: 11 TXsT vs. new Mexico, 2003 11 Jsu vs. Mcneese state, 2001 11 Mcn vs. Miami, 2000season: 76 stephen F. austin, 2008

Most yards GainedGame: 251 nich vs. northwestern state, 2008season: 1,425 Texas state, 2008

Most touchdownsseason: 2 Troy, 2000 2 Louisiana-Monroe, 1983 2 Louisiana Tech, 1977

MiscellaneousMost First downsGame: 38 TXsT vs. Jacksonville state, 1997season: 324 stephen F. austin, 1989

Most FumblesGame: 13 asu vs. Tenn.-chattanooga, 1981season: 65 uT arlington, 1978

Most Fumbles LostGame: 6 nich vs. Texas state, 2000 6 unT vs. Mcneese state, 1984 6 asu vs. uT arlington, 1981 6 asu vs. uT arlington, 1979season: 34 uT arlington, 1978

Fewest Fumbles Lostseason: 5 stephen F. austin, 1999

Most touchdowns on Blocked Punts:Game: 2 shsu vs. northwestern state, 1992

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Most PenaltiesGame: 23 sFa vs. Texas state, 1989season: 130 northwestern state, 2004

Fewest Penaltiesseason: 37 uT arlington, 1966

Most yards PenalizedGame: 223 sFa vs. Texas state, 1989season: 1219 Mcneese state, 2002

Fewest yards Penalizedseason: 325 abilene christian, 1964

Winning streaksoverall: 23 Louisiana Tech, 1973-75 16 arkansas state, 1969-71 15 arkansas state, 1974-76sLc: 19 Louisiana Tech, 1972-75 16 Mcneese state, 2001-04

Losing streaksoverall: 15 Louisiana-Lafayette, 1973-74 13 uT arlington, 1970-71 13 Lamar, 1985-86 13 nicholls, 1984-85sLc: 16 Lamar, 1984-86 13 Lamar, 1975-77

Rushing DefenseFewest Attempts AllowedGame: 12 sFa vs. Jacksonville state, 1997season: 313 northwestern state, 2006

Fewest net yards AllowedGame: -54 nich vs. Bethel college, 2003season: 612 Trinity, 1967

Fewest touchdowns Allowedseason: 4 Mcneese state, 1985

Passing DefenseFewest Attempts AllowedGame: 3 shsu vs. nicholls, 2002 3 nWLa vs. nicholls, 2000 3 asu vs. Memphis state, 1982 3 LTu vs. West Texas state, 1981 3 LTu vs. arkansas state, 1975 3 nich vs. Mcneese st., 2005 3 nich vs. stephen F. austin, 2005season: 122 arkansas state, 1964

Fewest completions AllowedGame: 0 LTu vs. West Texas state, 1981season: 53 arkansas state, 1965

Fewest yards AllowedGame: -7 Lu vs. Trinity, 1967season: 581 arkansas state, 1964

Fewest touchdowns Allowedseason: 2 several times

Lowest completion Percentage Allowedseason: 31.5 abilene christian, 1971

Total DefenseFewest Plays AllowedGame: 39 uLM vs. arkansas state, 1983season: 461 arkansas state, 1964

Fewest yards AllowedGame: -9 nWLa vs. Texas southern, 2004season: 1754 Trinity, 1966

scoring defenseFewest Points allowedseason: 59 Louisiana Tech, 1973

Fewest touchdowns Allowedseason: 8 Louisiana Tech, 1973

Fewest extra Points Allowedseason: 8 Louisiana Tech, 1973

Fewest Field Goals Allowedseason: 1 Louisiana Tech, 1973

consecutive shutoutsQuarters: 13 Mcneese state, 1985Games: 3 Mcneese state, 1985

Defensive Pass InterceptionsMost interceptionsGame: 9 uTa vs. Louisiana Tech, 1972season: 32 arkansas state, 1969 32 uT arlington, 1969

Most yards GainedGame: 238 nich vs. northwestern state, 2007season: 458 nicholls, 2007

MiscellaneousFewest First downs AllowedGame: 1 nWLa vs. oklahoma Panhandle state, 2003season: 93 Trinity, 1966

Most Fumbles causedGame: 13 Lu vs. Texas southern, 1980season: 49 northwestern state, 1991

Most Fumbles recoveredGame: 8 Luvs. Texas southern, 1980 8 Lu vs. Mcneese state, 1968season: 30 Louisiana-Lafayette, 1977 30 Lamar, 1968

Most turnovers recoveredGame: not establishedseason: 43 northwestern state, 1991 (23 fumbles, 20 inTs)

Most Blocked Kicksseason: 11 arkansas state, 1975

Most defensive touchdownsGame: 4 nWLa vs. southeastern La., 2003 4 nich vs. northwestern state, 2007season: 12 northwestern state, 2003

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The sports network Poll was conducted by ncaa division Fcs subdivision committee from 1982-92 (top 20 only), and currently by The sports network. Panel consists of Fcs athletics directors, sids and coaches, in addition to The sports network staff. Polls listed are final regular-season from 1982-1993. Post-playoff polls listed from 1994-present. The Fcs coaches Poll began in 2007.

1982sports network 1. eastern Kentucky 2. Louisiana tech 3. delaware 4. Tennessee Tech 5. eastern illinois 6. Furman 7. south carolina state 8. Jackson state 9. colgate 10. Grambling 11. idaho 12. northern illinois 13. holy cross 14. Bowling Green 15. Boise state 16. Western Michigan 17. Tenn. chattanooga 18. northwestern state 19. Montana 20. Lafayette

1983sports network 1. southern illinois 2. Furman 3. holy cross 4. north Texas 5. indiana state 6. eastern illinois 7. colgate 8. eastern Kentucky 9. Western carolina 10. Grambling 11. nevada-reno 12. idaho state 13. Boston university Louisiana-Monroe 15. Jackson state 16. Middle Tennessee 17. Tennessee state 18. south carolina state 19. Mississippi Valley st. 20. new hampshire

1984sports network 1. alcorn state 2. Montana state rhode island 4. Boston university 5. indiana state 6. Middle Tennessee Mississippi Valley state 8. eastern Kentucky 9. Louisiana tech 10. Arkansas state 11. new hampshire 12. richmond 13. Murray state 14. Western carolina 15. holy cross 16. Furman 17. Tenn.-chattanooga 18. northern iowa 19. delaware 20. Mcneese state

1985sports network 1. Middle Tennessee 2. Furman nevada 4. northern iowa 5. idaho 6. arkansas state 7. rhode island 8. Grambling 9. Georgia southern 10. akron 11. eastern Washington 12. appalachian state delaware state 14. Louisiana tech 15. Jackson state 16. William & Mary 17. Murray state 18. richmond 19. eastern Kentucky 20. alcorn state

1986sports network 1. nevada 2. arkansas state 3. eastern illinois 4. Georgia southern 5. holy cross 6. appalachian state 7. Pennsylvania 8. William & Mary 9. Jackson state 10. eastern Kentucky 11. sam houston state 12. nicholls 13. delaware 14. Tennessee state 15. Furman 16. idaho 17. southern illinois

18. Murray state 19. connecticut 20. north carolina a&T

1987sports network 1. holy cross 2. appalachian state 3. Louisiana-Monroe 4. northern iowa 5. idaho 6. Georgia southern 7. eastern Kentucky 8. James Madison 9. Jackson state 10. Weber state 11. Western Kentucky 12. arkansas state 13. Maine 14. Marshall 15. Youngstown state 16. north texas 17. richmond 18. howard 19. sam Houston state 20. delaware state

1988sports network 1. idaho 2. Georgia southern 3. Western illinois 4. Furman 5. Jackson state 6. Marshall 7. eastern Kentucky 8. northwestern state 9. stephen F. Austin 10. Massachusetts north texas 12. Boise state Western Kentucky 14 The citadel 15. delaware 16. Montana 17. Middle Tennessee 18. Florida a&M 19. holy cross 20. Grambling

1989sports network 1. Georgia southern 2. Furman 3. stephen F. Austin 4. holy cross idaho 6. Montana 7. appalachian state 8. Maine 9. Missouri state 10. Middle Tennessee William & Mary 12. eastern Kentucky 13. Grambling

14. Youngstown state 15. eastern illinois 16. Villanova 17. Jackson state 18. connecticut 19. nevada 20. northern iowa

1990sports network 1. Middle Tennessee 2. Youngstown state 3. Georgia southern 4. nevada 5. eastern Kentucky 6. Missouri state 7. William & Mary 8. holy cross 9. Massachusetts1 0. Boise state 11. northern iowa 12. Furman 13. idaho1 4. Louisiana-Monroe 15. The citadel 16. Jackson state 17. dartmouth 18. central Florida 19. new hampshire north carolina a&T

1991sports network 1. nevada 2. eastern Kentucky 3. holy cross 4. northern iowa 5. alabama state 6. delaware 7. Villanova 8. Marshall 9. Middle Tennessee 10. samford 11. new hampshire 12. sam Houston state 13. Youngstown state14. Western illinois 15. Weber state 16. James Madison 17. appalachian state 18. Louisiana-Monroe 19. Mcneese state 20. The citadel Furman

1992sports network 1. Louisiana-Monroe The citadel 3. northern iowa 4. Middle Tennessee 5. idaho 6. Marshall 7. Youngstown state 8. delaware

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1993sports network 1. Troy state 2. Georgia southern 3. Montana 4. Louisiana-Monroe 5. Mcneese state 6. Boston university 7. Youngstown state 8. howard 9. Marshall 10. William & Mary 11. idaho 12. central Florida 13. northern iowa 14. stephen F. Austin 15. southern 16. Pennsylvania 17. eastern Kentucky 18. delaware 19. Western Kentucky 20. eastern Washington 21. north carolina a&T 22. Tennessee Tech 23. alcorn state 24. Towson state 25. Massachusetts

1994sports network 1. Youngstown state 2. Boise state 3. Marshall 4. Montana 5. eastern Kentucky 6. Mcneese state 7. James Madison 8. idaho 9. appalachian state 10. Boston university 11. northern iowa 12. Troy 13. new hampshire 14. Pennsylvania 15. north texas 16. Middle Tennessee 17. Grambling 18. alcorn state 19. William & Mary 20. central Florida 21. stephen F. Austin 22. hofstra

23. south carolina state 24. Western illinois 25. northern arizona

1995sports network 1. Montana 2. Marshall 3. Mcneese state 4. stephen F. austin 5. appalachian state 6. delaware 7. Troy 8. southern 9. Murray state 10. hofstra 11. Georgia southern 12. eastern Kentucky 13. northern iowa 14. eastern illinois 15. James Madison 16. Jackson state 17. Florida a&M 18. idaho 19. William & Mary 20. richmond 21. Boise state 22. northern arizona 23. connecticut 24. indiana state 25. Middle Tennessee

1996sports network 1. Marshall 2. Montana 3. northern iowa 4. troy 5. William & Mary 6. Murray state 7. east Tennessee state 8. northern arizona 9. Furman 10. delaware 11. Jackson state 12. Villanova 13. Western illinois 14. Florida a&M 15. nicholls 16. eastern illinois 17. new hampshire 18. Youngstown state 19. dartmouth 20. howard 21. stephen F. Austin 22. appalachian state 23. Missouri state 24. dayton 25. James Madison

1997sports network 1. Youngstown state 2. Mcneese state 3. delaware

4. eastern Washington 5. Villanova 6. Western illinois 7. Western Kentucky 8. Georgia southern 9. hampton 10. Florida a&M 11. southern 12. Montana 13. Jackson state 14. hofstra 15. eastern Kentucky 16. cal Poly 17. northwestern state 18. stephen F. Austin 19. south carolina state 20. Liberty 21. eastern illinois 22. appalachian state 23. dayton 24. northeastern 25. colgate

1998sports network 1. Massachusetts 2. Georgia southern 3. northwestern state 4. Western illinois 5. Florida a&M 6. appalachian state 7. Lehigh 8. Mcneese state 9. connecticut 10. richmond 11. hampton 12. Tennessee state 13. troy 14. southern 15. Montana 16. illinois state 17. William & Mary 18. Bethune-cookman 19. Western Kentucky 20. hoftstra 21. colgate 22. south Florida 23. delaware 24. Murray state 25. Montana state

1999sports network 1. Georgia southern 2. Youngstown state 3. illinois state 4. Florida a&M 5. hofstra 6. troy 7. Massachusetts 8. Montana 9. appalachian state north carolina a&T 11. Tennessee state12. Furman

13. James Madison14. Lehigh15. northern iowa16. northern arizona17. southern18. colgate19. Jackson state20. Portland state21. elon22. stephen F. Austin23. south Florida24. Villanova25. Brown

2000sports network 1. Georgia southern 2. Montana 3. delaware 4. appalachian state 5. Western Kentucky 6. richmond 7. hofstra 8. Lehigh 9. troy 10. Furman 11. Youngstown state 12. Western illinois 13. Grambling 14. Florida a&M 15. Portland state 16. Mcneese state 17. eastern illinois 18. Weber state 19. northern iowa 20. Bethune-cookman 21. north carolina a&T 22. Tennessee Tech 23. Wofford 24. illinois state 25. texas state

2001sports network 1. Montana 2. Furman 3. Georgia southern 4. northern iowa 5. Lehigh 6. appalachian state 7. sam Houston state 8. Grambling 9. eastern illinois 10. Maine 11. hofstra 12. Western Kentucky 13. Mcneese state14. northwestern state 15. Youngstown state 16. northern arizona 17. William & Mary 18. eastern Kentucky 19. harvard20. Villanova 21. rhode island


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2002sports network 1. Western Kentucky 2. Mcneese state 3. Georgia southern 4. Villanova 5. Western illinois 6. Maine 7. Montana 8. Grambling 9. Furman 10. appalachian state 11. northeastern 12. Fordham 13. eastern illinois 14. Wofford 15. Bethune-cookman 16. northwestern state 17. Pennsylvania 18. idaho state 19. Montana state 20. Murray state 21. eastern Kentucky 22. Gardner-Webb 23. nicholls 24. southeast Missouri 25. colgate

2003sports network 1. delaware 2. colgate 3. Wofford 4. Florida atlantic 5. northern iowa 6. Western illinois 7. Western Kentucky 8. Mcneese state 9. southern illinois 10. northern arizona 11. Massachusetts 12. Penn 13. southern 14. Montana 15. Bethune-cookman 16. north carolina a&T 17. Grambling 18. Jacksonville state 19. northern colorado 20. northeastern 21. Montana state 22. idaho state 23. Lehigh 24. Georgia southern 25. Villanova

2004sports network 1. James Madison 2. Montana 3. William & Mary 4. sam Houston state 5. Furman 6. new hampshire 7. delaware 8. eastern Washington 9. southern illinois 10. Georgia southern 11. Western Kentucky 12. hampton 13. harvard 14. Jacksonville state 15. Lehigh 16. cal Poly 17. northwestern state 18. Wofford 19. Lafayette 20. alabama state 21. Penn 22. south carolina state 23. north dakota state 24. coastal carolina 25. northern iowa

2005sports network 1. appalachian state 2. northern iowa 3. Furman 4. texas state 5. new hampshire 6. cal Poly 7. southern illinois 8. richmond 9. Georgia southern 10. hampton 11. Grambling state 12. Montana13. eastern Washington 14. Youngstown state 15. Brown 16. eastern illinois 17. nicholls 18. Montana state 19. Massachusetts 20. south carolina state 21. Lafayette 22. illinois state 23. colgate 24. coastal carolina 25. James Madison

2006sports network 1. appalachian state 2. Massachusetts 3. Montana 4. Youngstown state 5. north dakota state 6. new hampshire 7. southern illinois

8. illinois state 9. James Madison 10. Montana state11. hampton 12. Furman 13. Tennessee-Martin 14. coastal carolina 15. eastern illinois 16. cal Poly 17. northern iowa 18. Princeton 19. Portland state 20. san diego 21. Mcneese state 22. south dakota state 23. Wofford 24. central arkansas 25. Yale

2007sports network 1. appalachian state 2. delaware 3. southern illinois 4. northern iowa 5. richmond 6. Wofford 7. Massachussetts 8. eastern Washington 9. north dakota state 10. Montana 11. Mcneese state 12. James Madison 13. eastern Kentucky 14. new hampshire 15. delaware state 16. Youngstown state 17. Georgia southern 18. eastern illinois 19. south dakota state 20. Fordham 21. harvard 22. Yale 23. elot 24. cal Poly 25. Grambling state

Fcs coaches 1. appalachian state 2. delaware 3. southern illinois 4. richmond 5. northern iowa 6. Massachussetts 7. James Madison 8. eastern Washington 9. north dakota state 10. Wofford 11. Mcneese stAte 12. Montana 13. eastern Kentucky 14. new hampshire 15. eastern illinois 16. delaware state 17. Youngstown state 18. Georgia southern

19. Fordham 20. harvard 21. Yale 22. south dakota state 23. elon 24. Grambling 25. dayton

2008sports network 1. richmond 2. Montana 3. James Madison 4. northern iowa 5. appalachian state 6. Villanova 7. Weber state 8. new hampshire 9. Wofford 10. cal Poly 11. southern illinois 12. central Arkansas 13. south carolina state 14. Liberty 15. harvard 16. colgate 17. elon 18. Maine 19. eastern Kentucky 20. William & Mary 21. Mcneese state 22. texas state 23. Jacksonville state 24. Grambling state 25. Prairie View a&M

Fcs coaches 1. richmond 2. Montana 3. James Madison 4. northern iowa 5. appalachian state 6. Villanova 7. new hampshire 8. cal Poly 9. Weber state 10. southern illinois 11. Wofford 12. central Arkansas 13. south carolina state 14. harvard 15. Liberty 16. Maine 17. colgate 18. eastern Kentucky 19. elon 20. William and Mary 21. Mcneese state 22. Jacksonville state 23. texas state 24. Grambling state 25. Prairie View a&M


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Southland in the nFlone of the premiere ncaa Football championship subdivision leagues in the country,

the southland conference continues to emerge as a breeding ground for the future stars of the national Football League. From groundbreaking players such as Pro Football hall of Famer Fred Dean to the league’s newest crop of first-year hopefuls, the conference boasts a rich tradition of sending impact players to the nFL.

For each of the southland’s nFL-bound alumni, professional success starts in the class-rooms and on the gridirons of the league’s eight active competing universities, including six programs that this fall will see a combined 11 rookies make their first attempts at finding a spot on an nFL roster.

Included among those 11 rookies are four selections from the 2009 nFL Draft, the most picks from a Fcs conference in 2009 and the second-largest draft class in southland history. nicholls’ star cornerback Lardarius webb became the first southland player to be drafted when he was picked by the Baltimore ravens with the 24th selection in the third round. sam houston state quarterback rhett Bomar was the next to slide off of draft boards when the new York Giants took him with the 151st overall pick in the fifth round. also selected in the draft was a pair of wide receivers in Mcneese state’s Quinten Lawrence, a sixth-round pick of the Kansas city chiefs, and stephen F. austin’s Dominique edison, a sixth-round pick of the Tennessee Titans.

only in 2002, when five players were among the more than 250 selections, were more southland alumni drafted in the same season this decade.

Former sam houston state quarterback and 2001 southland Player of the Year Josh Mccown was a third round selection of the arizona cardinals in that 2002 draft. now the second-string quarterback for the carolina Panthers, Mccown is one of five active south-land stars heading into the 2009 campaign with at least five years of nFL experience. his former Bearkat teammate Keith Davis, a longtime Dallas cowboy, is entering his seventh season as an oakland raider. Former Mcneese state standout Keith smith also has five years of playing experience as a defensive back for the Detroit Lions.

also included among that elite group are former northwestern state stars Mike Green, a nine-year veteran who last year suited up at safety for the washington redskins, and Terrence McGee, a 2005 Pro Bowl selection of the Buffalo Bills.

McGee, an all-american kick returner during his tenure with the Demons, is one of nine players from the southland conference to have taken part in the nFL’s annual all-star game. he was selected to the aFc squad as the league’s special teams’ representative in 2005. only stephen F. austin alumnus Jeremiah Trotter has played in the all-star classic more recently than McGee.

The Lumberjacks’ former pass-rushing star retired in 2007 having taken part in four Pro Bowls as a representative of the Philadelphia eagles, the last of which came in 2006. Former arkansas state star Bill Bergey, who played in a combined five Pro Bowls, including one with the cincinnati Bengals, also represented the eagles in four Pro Bowls.

The conference’s other four-time Pro Bowler is the afore-mentioned Fred Dean, arguably the most successful professional football player in the history of the southland conference. Dean, a four-time Pro Bowler, was a two-time southland Defensive Player of the Year and a first-team all-southland selection all four years of his career at Louisiana Tech, one of only five southland players to earn that distinction. In all, Dean played for 11 seasons in the nFL, recording 93 sacks in 141 games for the san Diego chargers and san Francisco 49ers. he twice hoisted the Vince Lombardi Trophy as a super Bowl champion alongside Joe Montana and in 2009 became the first southland football player to be inducted into the Pro Football hall of Fame in canton, ohio.

Like Dean, former Texas state standout ricky sanders won a pair of super Bowl rings with the washington redskins during his seven-year career. The owner of multiple super Bowl records, including most receiving yards (193), most total yards (235), most touchdowns in one quarter (two), most receiving yards in one quarter (168), and the longest touchdown reception (80, tie), sanders joins Dean and 13 other former southland players as members of at least one super Bowl championship roster.

More former nFL stars from the southland include stan humphries, Fred Barnett, roger carr, Marvin Upshaw, Mike Barber, Bruce collie, Tim McKyer, Pat Tilley, Jackie harris, eugene seale, Bubby Brister, Leonard smith, Billy ryckman, rafael septien, Buford Jordan and ray Brown, among many others.

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Southland’S nFl FirSt-round draFt PiCkSYear Pick name/School team Pos.1983 17 Leonard smith, Mcneese state st. Louis cardinals DB1988 17 John stephens, northwestern st. new england Patriots rB1968 21 Marvin Upshaw, Trintity cleveland Browns De1974 24 roger carr, Louisiana Tech Baltimore colts wr

Central ArkansasPlayer, Position team Years ProMarquez Branson, Te Broncos rJacob Ford, De Titans 2

McNeese StateJeremy haynes, DB Titans rQuentin Lawrence, wr chiefs rLuke Lawton, FB raiders 3Kyle Link, oT Jets rallen nelson, LB redskins rKeith smith, DB Lions 5

NichollsJacob Bender, oT 49ers 2Kareem Moore, DB redskins 1alex romero, PK 49ers rLardarius webb, cB ravens r

Northwestern StateDemetrius Bell, oT Bills 1Mike Green, s redskins 9Dudley Guice, wr Titans rFelton huggins, wr Bills rTerrence McGee, cB Bills 6David Pittman, DB Texans 4

Sam Houston Staterhett Bomar, QB Giants rJosh Mccown, QB Panthers 7Keith Davis, DB raiders 6

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Year Rd. overall name team Pos.2007 6 204 Jacob Ford Tennessee De

McNeese State (1972)Year Rd. overall name team Pos.2009 6 175 Quentin Lawrence Kansas city wr2004 3 73 Keith smith Detroit DB1999 5 134 cecil collins Miami rB 5 141 reggie nelson san Diego oG1996 2 37 Kavika Pittman Dallas De1995 5 163 ronald cherry Detroit oT1994 4 115 Terry Irving arizona LB1984 8 221 ronnie Landry Miami rB1983 1 17 Leonard smith st. Louis1 DB 3 74 stephen starring new england wr 8 216 carlton Briscoe Green Bay DB1982 3 73 rusty Guilbeau st. Louis1 De1980 5 113 Bryan hicks cincinnati DB 12 331 harry Price san Diego wr1979 4 105 charles Jefferson Denver DB 9 243 richard ellender houston2 wr1976 2 56 James Files Pittsburgh c1972 14 364 Mike o’ Quinn washington oG

Nicholls (1991)Year Rd. overall name team Pos.2009 3 88 Lardarius webb Baltimore DB2008 6 180 Kareem Moore washington DB2007 6 177 Jacob Bender n.Y. Jets oT2004 5 150 chris Thompson Jacksonville DB1995 3 68 Darryl Pounds washington DB

Northwestern State (1987)Year Rd. overall name team Pos.2008 7 219 Demetrius Bell Buffalo oT2006 3 87 David Pittman Baltimore DB2003 4 111 Terrence McGee Buffalo DB2002 5 164 craig nall Green Bay QB2000 7 254 Mike Green chicago DB1999 4 120 Kenny wright Minnesota cB1999 5 162 Jermaine Jones n.Y. Jets cB1999 6 175 robert Daniel carolina De1998 6 170 Patrick Palmer washington wr1997 5 140 Keith Thibodeaux washington cB1994 2 39 Marcus spears chicago oT1993 2 48 adrian hardy san Francisco cB1990 6 157 randy hilliard cleveland cB1990 11 292 al edwards Buffalo wr1989 6 159 Floyd Turner new orleans wr1988 1 17 John stephens new england rB1987 4 112 odessa Turner n.Y. Giants wr

Sam Houston State (1987)Year Rd. overall name team Pos.2009 5 151 rhett Bomar n.Y. Giants QB2002 3 81 Josh Mccown arizona QB 6 174 Keith heinrich carolina Te1996 7 224 Darius smith oakland c1995 6 189 John solomon Minnesota LB1992 4 100 Michael Bankston Phoenix1 DT1989 7 177 rickey royal Phoenix1 DB1988 5 127 carl Mims washington DB

Stephen F. Austin (1987)Year Rd. overall name team Pos.2009 6 206 Dominique edison Tennessee wr2002 7 236 wes Pate Baltimore QB2001 5 150 Derrick Blaylock Kansas city rB1998 2 59 Mikhael ricks san Diego wr 3 72 Jeremiah Trotter Philadelphia LB1997 7 209 anthony DeGrate Tampa Bay DT1996 7 248 Joey wylie oakland oG1995 2 34 Terrance shaw san Diego DB1990 4 107 David whitmore n.Y. Giants DB 5 115 Larry centers Phoenix1 rB 10 253 anthony Landry new england rB 12 307 Todd hammel Tampa Bay QB

Texas State (1987)Year Rd. overall name team Pos.2006 7 212 Fred evans Miami DT2002 6 180 clenton Ballard Jacksonville DT

2000 6 183 spergon wynn cleveland QB 7 211 Darrick Vaughn atlanta DB 7 231 clifton Black oakland DB1991 11 303 Paul alsbury new england P1990 7 172 Jeff novak san Diego oG1989 6 149 a.J. Johnson washington DB 10 254 Ben Jessie Green Bay DB 12 311 Bill Jones Kansas city rB

Abilene Christian (1964-72)Year Rd. overall name team Pos.1972 8 189 ron Vinson new orleans wr1971 2 44 wayne walton n.Y. Giants oT1970 3 60 chip Bennett cincinnati LB1969 17 436 Bob oliver cleveland De1967 5 121 Bernard erickson san Diego LB 15 376 Mike Love Pittsburgh rB

Arkansas State (1964-86)Year Rd. overall name team Pos.1986 8 201 ray Brown st. Louis1 oG 8 210 Michael cline Green Bay DT1985 8 221 Judious Lewis seattle wr1983 12 319 waddell Kelly new england rB1980 2 37 Gene Bradley Buffalo QB1977 5 123 Leroy harris Miami rB 9 229 T.J. humphreys Philadelphia oG 9 233 Joel Mullins Green Bay oT 9 242 robert speer atlanta De 10 268 oren Middlebrook Denver wr1976 2 45 Ken Jones Buffalo oG 7 184 Dick Dixon seattle DT 7 190 Jerry Muckensturm chicago LB 9 260 Jim Lisko Denver LB 15 417 eddie Morgan n.Y. Giants DT 17 469 Mike Malham chicago LB1975 2 49 stan winfrey Miami rB 4 91 steve Burks new england wr 8 207 Joe hollimon Minnesota DB1974 15 371 Vince ancell st. Louis1 DB 17 422 Doug Lowrey n.Y. Jets oG1972 3 58 Bill Phillips Denver LB 6 137 wayne Dorton new orleans oG 6 143 Dennis Meyer Pittsburgh DB 7 180 calvin harrell Miami rB 12 293 steve Lockhart new orleans Te 13 314 James hamilton cincinnati QB1970 3 62 clovis swinney new orleans De1969 2 31 Bill Bergey cincinnati LB 14 348 Gary crane Denver LB1968 10 272 ron worthen Green Bay c

Lamar (1964-86)Year Rd. overall name team Pos.1985 6 163 Danzell Lee washington Te1981 11 283 Johnny ray smith Tampa Bay DB1978 12 316 Jeff Bergeron seattle rB 12 321 Kevin Bell san Diego wr1975 17 418 rondy colbert n.Y. Giants DB1973 5 117 charles cantrell washington --- 13 317 edward robinson st. Louis1 DB 15 376 Thomas Gage atlanta DB1972 9 222 Pat Gibbs Philadelphia DB 14 343 Gary crockett houston2 c1968 2 55 Tom smiley cincinnati rB 4 98 Johnny Fuller san Francicsco wr1967 11 279 ed Marcontell st. Louis1 oG 15 393 Darrell Johnson new orleans ---1965 7 --- Tony Guillory L.a. rams3 oG

Louisiana-Lafayette (1971-81)Year rd. overall name Team Pos.1977 10 258 rafael septian new orleans K1976 11 293 Keith Meuhr seattle --- 12 331 harold Porter Kansas city ---1974 15 382 Ken williams Buffalo Bills ---1972 14 349 Louis age n.Y. Jets ---

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Year Rd. overall name team Pos.1993 2 49 roosevelt Potts Indianapolis rB 2 56 Vincent Brisby new england wr 8 197 Jeff Blackshear seattle oG 8 208 Greg robinson L.a. raiders4 rB1990 4 102 Jackie harris Green Bay Te1988 4 100 Teddy Garcia new england K 6 159 stan humphries washington QB1987 5 138 will Johnson chicago LB1986 3 67 Bubby Brister Pittsburgh QB1985 8 215 ronnie washington atlanta LB1984 8 219 Bob craighead san Diego rB1983 7 188 Jessie clark Green Bay rB 10 275 roosevelt straughter Pittsburgh DB1982 9 242 Bob Lane Tampa Bay QB

Louisiana Tech (1971-86)Year Rd. overall name team Pos.1986 5 118 Doug Landry san Diego LB1984 10 273 James Thaxton Detroit DB1983 4 93 Trey Junkin Buffalo LB1982 5 123 ed Jackson L.a. raiders4 LB 10 273 andre Young san Diego DB1981 4 111 Johnny robinson L.a. raiders4 DT1978 4 101 Larry anderson Pittsburgh DB 8 195 John henry white Kansas city rB1977 10 257 Billy ryckman atlanta wr1976 2 48 Mike Barber houston2 Te 4 114 Pat Tilley st. Louis1 wr1975 2 33 Fred Dean san Diego De 13 316 charles McDaniel chicago rB 17 420 roland harper chicago rB1974 1 24 roger carr Baltimore5 wr

North Texas (1983-94)Year Rd. overall name team Pos.1991 6 145 erric Pegram atlanta rB 6 165 scott Bowles san Francisco oT1989 3 79 Kim Phillips new orleans DB1983 11 297 Mark witte Tampa Bay Te

Trinity (1964-71)Year Rd. overall name team Pos.1971 16 398 walter huntley Pittsburgh ---1970 4 86 Greg Lens st. Louis1 DT1967 8 210 clarence Miles Green Bay ---1968 1 21 Marvin Upshaw cleveland De

Troy (1996-2000)Year Rd. overall name team Pos.2000 4 129 Mookie Moore washington oG 6 172 Mareno Philyaw atlanta wr1999 6 174 Marcus spriggs cleveland DT1998 6 155 clifford Ivory san Diego DB1997 4 107 Pratt Lyons houston2 De

UT Arlington (1964-85)Year Rd. overall name team Pos.1986 3 64 Tim McKyer san Francisco DB1985 5 140 Bruce collie san Francisco oT 8 202 scott caldwell Detroit rB1984 8 209 stacy rayfield Buffalo DB 11 294 Mark cannon Green Bay c1983 5 128 Darryl Lewis new england Te 10 253 Byron williams Green Bay wr1981 2 35 Gary Lewis Green Bay Te1980 3 72 cliff odom cleveland LB 9 236 roy Dewalt cleveland rB 11 295 Mike Matocha washington De1978 3 57 Derrick Jensen oakland rB 5 118 Dwight carey Kansas city DT1977 12 311 elmo simmons n.Y. Giants rB1976 12 320 ron Barnett seattle wr1974 3 65 Dexter Bussey Detroit rB 7 158 John harvey L.a. rams3 rB 17 420 craig holland chicago QB1972 5 127 Milt Davis Kansas city De1971 4 98 Don Morrison new orleans oT 16 401 sid Bailey chicago De1970 4 96 skip Butler Green Bay K 7 157 Danny Griffin Pittsburgh rB 13 338 Troy Patridge Kansas city De

1969 6 146 Jim Thomas san Francisco rB 11 263 Jim Marcum Philadelphia DB 15 372 Fred Gough Detroit LB 17 429 Ken riley n.Y. Giants LB1967 4 97 Mike Barnes st. Louis1 DB 5 128 Mel witt Boston6 De1 Later became the Arizona Cardinals; 2 Later became the Tennessee Titans;3 Later became the St. Louis Rams; 4 Later became the Oakland Raiders;5 Later became the Indianapolis Colts; 6 Later became the New England Patriots.

Pro-bowl SeleCtionSname, School team (Years)Bill Bergey, arkansas state Bengals 1969 eagles 1975, 1977, 1978, 1979ray Brown, arkansas state 49ers, 2001roger carr, Louisiana Tech colts, 1976Larry centers, stephen F. austin cardinals 1995, 1996 Bills 2001Fred Dean, Louisiana Tech chargers 1979, 1980 49ers 1981, 1983Terrence McGee, northwestern state Bills 2005rafael septien, Louisiana-Lafayette cowboys, 1981John stephens, northwestern state Patriots 1988Pat Tilley, Louisiana Tech cardinals 1980Jeremiah Trotter, stephen F. austin eagles 2001, 2002, 2005, 2006

SuPer bowl PartiCiPantSname, School team Super Bowl (W/l)Larry anderson, LTU steelers XIII (w), XIV (w)Leo araguz, sFa seahawks XXXX (L)Bill Bergey, asU eagles XV (L)nathan Black, nwLa Panthers XXXVIII (L)Vincent Brisby, ULM Patriots XXXI (L)Bubby Brister, ULM Broncos XXXII (w), XXXIII (w)ray Brown, asU redskins XXVI (w)Gary Burton Dolphins XVII (L)scott caldwell, UTa Broncos XXII (L)Maurice carthon, asU Giants XXI (w), XXV (w)Larry centers, sFa Patriots XXXVIII (w)Fred Dean, LTU 49ers XVI (w), XVIII (w)al edwards, nwLa Bills XXV (L), XXVI (L), XXVII (L), XXVIII (L)calvin harrell, asU Dolphins VII (w)Jackie harris, ULM Titans XXXIV (L)Leroy harris, asU eagles XV (L)Bryan hicks, Mcn Bengals XVI (L)randy hilliard, nwLa Broncos XXXII (w)Delvin hughley, JsU ravens XXXV (w)stan humphries, ULM redskins XXVI (w) chargers XXIX (L)Kerry Jenkins, Troy Buccaneers XXXVII (w)Derrick Jensen, UTa raiders XV (w), XVIII (w)a.J. Johnson, TXsT redskins XXVI (w)Jermaine Jones, nwLa Giants XXXIV (L)ronnie Landry, Mcn Dolphins XIX (L)Luke Lawton, Mcn colts XXXXI (w)Pratt Lyons, Troy Titans XXXIV (L)John Mccaughey, asU raiders XV (w)Tim McKyer, UTa Broncos XXXII (w) 49ers XXIII (w), XXIV (w)oren Middlebrook, asU Broncos XII (L)clarence Miles, TU Packers II (w)wayne Moore, LU Dolphins VI (L), VII (w), VIII (w)Mike o’Quinn, Mcn redskins XXVII (L)erric Pegram, UnT steelers XXX (L)Kim Phillips, UnT Bills XXV (L)Kavika Pittman, Mcn Panthers XXXVIII (L)Johnny robinson, LTU raiders XVIII (w)rafael septien, ULL cowboys XII (w), XIII (L)Terrance shaw, sFa Patriots XXXVI (w) raiders XXXVII (L)Leonard smith, Mcn Bills XXV (L), XXVI (L)John solomon, shsU Packers XXXI (w)stephen starring, Mcn Patriots XX (L)Greg studdard, shsU Falcons XXXIII (L)Leveren Tillman, asU raiders XV (w)Jeremiah Trotter, sFa eagles XXXIX (L)

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Baltimore Ravensname School YearsJeff Blackshear Louisiana-Monroe 1996-99Delvin hughley Jacksonville state 2001wes Pate stephen F. austin 2002David Pittman northwestern state 2006-07roosevelt Potts Louisiana-Monroe 1998cleve roberts Troy 1999Floyd Turner northwestern state 1996, 98Lardarius webb nicholls 2009-Present

Buffalo Billsname School YearsDemetrius Bell northwestern state 2008-PresentGene Bradley arkansas state 1980Larry centers stephen F. austin 2001-02al edwards northwestern state 1990-93Felton huggins southeastern La. 2009-PresentKen Jones arkansas state 1976-86Trey Junkin Louisiana Tech 1983-84Terrence McGee northwestern state 2003-PresentDudley Meredith Lamar 1964-68carl Mims sam houston state 1989craig nall northwestern state 2006-07David Phillips stephen F. austin 2003Kim Phillips north Texas 1990stacy rayfield UT arlington 1984Leonard smith Mcneese state 1988-91Ken williams Louisiana-Lafayette 1974

Cincinnati Bengalsname School YearsMichael Bankston sam houston state 1998-2000chip Bennett abilene christian 1970-71Bill Bergey arkansas state 1969-73hugh crisp arkansas state 1977Bernard erickson abilene christian 1968willie Fears northwestern state 1987James hamilton arkansas state 1972Lawrence hamilton stephen F. austin 2003adrian hardy northwestern state 1994-95Bryan hicks Mcneese state 1980-82Bill Johnson arkansas state 1985-87Tom smiley Lamar 1968richard williams abilene christian 1974

Cleveland Brownsname School YearsMichael Daies Jacksonville state 1999roy Dewalt UT arlington 1980rusty Guilbeau Mcneese state 1987odie harris sam houston state 1991-92Keith heinrich sam houston state 2003-05randy hilliard northwestern state 1990-93Tom humphrey abilene christian 1973Jermaine Jones northwestern state 2003Bill Kilgore Lamar 1967Denver Latimore arkansas state 1976Darryl Lewis UT arlington 1983Tony Joe Maranto northwestern state 2000cliff odom UT arlington 1980Bob oliver abilene christian 1969ronnie Powell northwestern state 1999Tyrone shavers Lamar 1991Marcus spriggs Troy 1999-2001Marvin Upshaw Trinity 1968-69Mark word Jacksonville state 2001-03Kenny wright northwestern state 2007spergon wynn Texas state 2000

Denver Broncosname School YearsKen armbrust arkansas state 1981Mike Barber Louisiana Tech 1985Marquez Branson central arkansas 2009-PresentBubby Brister Louisiana-Monroe 1997-99scott caldwell UT arlington 1987Karon coleman stephen F. austin 2000-02Larry cox abilene christian 1966-68Gary crane arkansas state 1969

Matt Dominguez sam houston state 2001Paul Gilbow arkansas state 1981randy hilliard northwestern state 1994-97Tom humphrey abilene christian 1973charles Jefferson Mcneese state 1979Bobby Lewis Louisiana-Monroe 1983Jim Lisko arkansas state 1976Tim McKyer UT arlington 1997oren Middlebrook arkansas state 1977Mookie Moore Troy 2001-02Bill Phillips arkansas state 1972Kavika Pittman Mcneese state 2000-02Darryl Pounds nicholls 2000Dwayne robinson Louisiana-Monroe 1983reggie rivers Texas state 1991-96Keith sims Louisiana-Monroe 1983Tom smiley Lamar 1968

Houston Texansname School Yearscraig nall northwestern state 2008David Pittman northwestern state 2008-PresentMike Quinn stephen F. austin 2002-03Marcus spears northwestern state 2004chad stanley stephen F. austin 2002-06Darrick Vaughn Texas state 2003Kenny wright northwestern state 2002-04

Indianapolis Coltsname School YearsLarry anderson Louisiana Tech 1982-84Mark cannon UT arlington 1991roger carr1 Louisiana Tech 1974-81Maurice carthon arkansas state 1992Luke Lawton Mcneese state 2006-07Don Morrison1 UT arlington 1978cliff odom UT arlington 1982-89roosevelt Potts Louisiana-Monroe 1993-97Mike Quinn stephen F. austin 1998Floyd Turner northwestern state 1994-95ronnie washington Louisiana-Monroe 19891 Baltimore Colts

Jacksonville Jaguarsname School Yearsclenton Ballard Texas state 2002reggie Lowe Troy 1998-99reggie nelson Mcneese state 2000Jeff novak Texas state 1995-98D.D. Terry sam houston state 2007chris Thompson nicholls 2004Kenny wright northwestern state 2005

Kansas City Chiefsname School YearsJeff Blackshear Louisiana-Monroe 2000Derrick Blaylock stephen F. austin 2001-04Mark cannon UT arlington 1989Dwight carey UT arlington 1978Milt Davis UT arlington 1972andy haney arkansas state 1974Tom humphrey abilene christian 1974Bill Jones Texas state 1990-92Quentin Lawrence Mcneese state 2009 – PresentTroy Patridge UT arlington 1970harold Porter Louisiana-Lafayette 1976Mikhael ricks northwestern state 2000-01Marcus spears northwestern state 1997-2003John stephens northwestern state 1993Marvin Upshaw Trinity 1970-75wayne walton abilene christian 1973-74John henry white Louisiana Tech 1978David whitmore stephen F. austin 1993-94Marc word Jacksonville state 1999

Miami Dolphinsname School YearsBruce alexander stephen F. austin 1992-93Gary Burton arkansas state 1983cecil collins Mcneese state 1999chet Douthit arkansas state 1970Fred evans Texas state 2006stacy Gore arkansas state 1987

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Southland PlayerS in the nFlcalvin harrell arkansas state 1972Leroy harris arkansas state 1977-78ronnie Landry Mcneese state 1984Tim McKyer UT arlington 1990wayne Moore Lamar 1970-78Jeff novak Texas state 1993-94cliff odom UT arlington 1990-93roosevelt Potts Louisiana-Monroe 1997Mike Quinn stephen F. austin 2000Terrance shaw stephen F. austin 2000stan winfrey arkansas state 1975-77

New England Patriotsname School YearsPaul alsbury Texas state 1991Vincent Brisby Louisiana-Monroe 1993-99scott Bowles north Texas 1991steve Burks arkansas state 1975-77Larry centers stephen F. austin 2003wayne coffey Texas state 1987Teddy Garcia Louisiana-Monroe 1988waddell Kelly arkansas state 1983anthony Landry stephen F. austin 1990Darryl Lewis UT arlington 1983Terrance shaw stephen F. austin 2001stephen starring Mcneese state 1983-87John stephens northwestern state 1988-92shawn stuckey Troy 1998Todd whitten stephen F. austin 1987richard williams abilene christian 1975-76Mel witt UT arlington 1967-70

New York Jetsname School YearsLouis age Louisiana-Lafayette 1972Kevin Bell Lamar 1978Jacob Bender nicholls 2007Derrick Blaylock stephen F. austin 2005-06Bubby Brister Louisiana-Monroe 1995Vincent Brisby Louisiana-Monroe 2000rusty Guilbeau Mcneese state 1982-86Lawrence hamilton stephen F. austin 2003Kerry Jenkins Troy 1997-01Jermaine Jones northwestern state 1999Ken Jones arkansas state 1987Mike King northwestern state 2005-06Luke Lawton Mcneese state 2005Doug Lowrey arkansas state 1974Kyle Link Mcneese state 2009-Presentroy Painter arkansas state 1976clovis swinney arkansas state 1971

Oakland Raidersname School YearsLeo araguz stephen F. austin 1996-99clifton Black Texas state 2000Keith Davis sam houston state 2009-Presentrick Fishback2 arkansas state 1982Joey hamilton Jacksonville state 1999ed Jackson2 Louisiana Tech 1982Derrick Jensen2 UT arlington 1978-86Trey Junkin2 Louisiana Tech 1985-89, 96Luke Lawton Mcneese state 2008-PresentJohn Mccaughey2 arkansas state 1981Josh Mccown sam houston state 2007Greg robinson2 Louisiana-Monroe 1993-94Johnny robinson Louisiana Tech 1981-83Terrance shaw stephen F. austin 2002-03Darius smith sam houston state 1996Leveren Tillman2 arkansas state 1981ronnie washington2 Louisiana-Monroe 1987Joey wylie stephen F. austin 19962 Los Angeles Raiders

Pittsburgh Steelersname School YearsLarry anderson Louisiana Tech 1978-81Bubby Brister Louisiana-Monroe 1986-92arthur christopher Louisiana-Monroe 1982scott Davis north Texas 1991Danny Griffin UT arlington 1970James Files Mcneese state 1976walter huntley Trinity 1971

alfred Kinney Louisiana-Monroe 1983Danzell Lee Lamar 1987Mike Love abilene christian 1967reggie Lowe Troy 1999al Lucas Troy 2000Tim McKyer UT arlington 1994Dennis Meyer arkansas state 1972-73erric Pegram north Texas 1995-96Mike Quinn stephen F. austin 1997roosevelt slaughter Louisiana-Monroe 1983aaron DeLaTorre stephen F. austin 1997Deon white Jacksonville state 2001

San Diego Chargersname School Yearsclenton Ballard Texas state 2004Kevin Bell Lamar 1978roger carr Louisiana Tech 1983Bob craighead Louisiana-Monroe 1984Fred Dean Louisiana Tech 1975-81Tim Denton sam houston state 2000Bernard erickson abilene christian 1967-68Joey evans Louisiana-Monroe 1985Derek Farmer stephen F. austin 2006stan humphries Louisiana-Monroe 1992-97clifford Ivory Troy 1998a.J. Johnson Texas state 1995Doug Landry Louisiana Tech 1986clint Longley abilene christian 1976reggie nelson Mcneese state 1999Jeff novak Texas state 1990erric Pegram north Texas 1997harry Price Mcneese state 1980stacy Price arkansas state 1987Mikhael ricks northwestern state 1998-2000Tag rome Louisiana-Monroe 1984Johnny ray smith Lamar 1984Terrance shaw stephen F. austin 1995-99eric sloan Troy 2000champ Traylor stephen F. austin 1997andre Young Louisiana Tech 1982-84

Tennessee Titansname School YearsMike Barber3 Louisiana Tech 1976-81Tomur Barnes3 north Texas 1992-96, 97scott Boucher3 Louisiana-Monroe 1987skip Butler3 UT arlington 1972-77Gary crockett3 Lamar 1972anthony Dingle stephen F. austin 2002Dominique edison stephen F. austin 2009-Presentrichard ellender3 Mcneese state 1979Jacob Ford central arkansas 2007-PresentTeddy Garcia3 Louisiana-Monroe 1990Dudley Guice northwestern state 2009-PresentJackie harris Louisiana-Monroe 1998-99odie harris3 sam houston state 1995Jeremy haynes Mcneese state 2009-Presentcharles Jefferson3 Mcneese state 1980curtis Luper3 stephen F. austin 1993Pratt Lyons Troy 1997-99ed Marcontell3 Lamar 1967Dudley Meredith3 Lamar 1962-63, 68Brock Pasteur stephen F. austin 2008reggie Poole Jacksonville state 2002James ritchey stephen F. austin 1995Tom smiley3 Lamar 1968rod walker Troy 1999Vince walker stephen F. austin 20013 Houston Oilers

Arizona Cardinalsname School YearsVince ancell4 arkansas state 1974Mike Barnes4 UT arlington 1967-68rick Barrow Texas state 2001Michael Bankston sam houston state 1992-97ray Brown4 arkansas state 1986-88Larry centers stephen F. austin 1990-98Jessie clark Louisiana-Monroe 1988-89John clement Louisiana-Monroe 1988

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Atlanta Falconsname School Yearsrandy Bullock northwestern state 1992Danzell Lee Lamar 1988Greg Lens Trinity 1970-71Tim Denton sam houston state 1996Thomas Gage Lamar 1973Todd hammel stephen F. austin 1989Tom humphrey abilene christian 1975Pat Jackson stephen F. austin 1989Tim McKyer UT arlington 1991-92, 96Mark Milett Texas state 1989Mookie Moore Troy 2003-04erric Pegram north Texas 1991-94Mareno Philyaw Troy 2000-01rickey royal sam houston state 1990ryan rossner stephen F. austin 2004Billy ryckman Louisiana Tech 1977-79robert speer arkansas state 1977John stephens northwestern state 1993Greg studdard sam houston state 1998Keith Thibodeaux northwestern state 1999Darrick Vaughn Texas state 2000-01ronnie washington Louisiana-Monroe 1985Mitchell Young arkansas state 1987

Carolina Panthersname School Yearsnathan Black northwestern state 2002-03robert Daniel northwestern state 1999-2000Keith heinrich sam houston state 2002al Lucas Troy 2000-01Josh Mccown sam houston state 2008-PresentTim McKyer UT arlington 1995Kavika Pittman Mcneese state 2003-04craig warren stephen F. austin 1996

Chicago Bearsname School Yearssid Bailey UT arlington 1971Tory collins northwestern state 2007roland harper Louisiana Tech 1975-82randy hilliard northwestern state 1998craig holland UT arlington 1974Mike Green northwestern state 2000-05will Johnson Louisiana-Monroe 1987Jermaine Jones northwestern state 1999Mike Malham arkansas state 1976roderick Manning north Texas 1990charles McDaniel Louisiana Tech 1975Benny Mitchell Louisiana-Monroe 1987Jerry Muckensturm arkansas state 1976-83Patrick Palmer northwestern state 1999octus Polk stephen F. austin 1995-96John roveto Louisiana-Lafayette 1981-82Marcus spears northwestern state 1994-96Dan summers arkansas state 1965chris Thompson nicholls 2005eric wright stephen F. austin 1991-92

Dallas Cowboysname School Yearsevren Beasley arkansas state 1983Ken Bennett arkansas state 1969Joe Bowser Lamar 1973Keith Davis sam houston state 2002-08Dikki Dyson arkansas state 1978aaron Fields Troy 2000Jesse Garcia Louisiana-Monroe 1984Jackie harris Louisiana-Monroe 2000-01Delvin hughley Jacksonville state 2001Jermaine Jones northwestern state 2001-02clint Longley abilene christian 1974-75Mike Manzullo Louisiana-Monroe 1988Don Morrison UT arlington 1979Kavika Pittman Mcneese state 1996-99ed Preston arkansas state 1978Mike Quinn stephen F. austin 1998-99h.K. reeves arkansas state 1965Mikhael ricks northwestern state 2004rafael septien Louisiana-Lafayette 1978-86Guinn sowell Louisiana-Monroe 1984Tony Taylor northwestern state 2001-02aaron DeLaTorre stephen F. austin 1997Mike Turner Louisiana-Monroe 1985Farrell wilson arkansas state 1984

Detroit Lionsname School YearsBruce alexander stephen F. austin 1989-91Leo araguz stephen F. austin 2001ray Brown arkansas state 2002-03Dexter Bussey UT arlington 1974-84ronald cherry Mcneese state 1995Jessie clark Louisiana-Monroe 1988stacy Gore arkansas state 1987Fred Gough UT arlington 1969Josh Mccown sam houston state 2006Tim McKyer UT arlington 1993Mikhael ricks northwestern state 2002-03Keith smith Mcneese state 2004 – Presentstephen starring Mcneese state 1988Gill stegall arkansas state 1984James Thaxton Louisiana Tech 1984Farrell wilson arkansas state 1984Mark witte north Texas 1987

Green Bay Packersname School Yearsstephone avery Louisiana-Monroe 1988Jeff Blackshear Louisiana-Monroe 2002carlton Briscoe Mcneese state 1983skip Butler UT arlington 1970Mark cannon UT arlington 1984-89Jessie clark Louisiana-Monroe 1983-87Michael cline arkansas state 1986Jackie harris Louisiana-Monroe 1990-93Ben Jessie Texas state 1989Gary Lewis UT arlington 1981-84clarence Miles Trinity 1967Joel Mullins arkansas state 1977craig nall northwestern state 2002-05, 07Patrick Palmer northwestern state 1999Louie runnels stephen F. austin 2007John solomon sam houston state 1996John stephens northwestern state 1993Keith Thibodeaux northwestern state 2001rod walker Troy 2001-03Byron williams UT arlington 1983ron worthen arkansas state 1968

Minnesota Vikingsname School YearsLeo araguz stephen F. austin 2003Tomur Barnes north Texas 1996Bubby Brister Louisiana-Monroe 2000Jessie clark Louisiana-Monroe 1989-90Fred evans Texas state 2007-PresentTeddy Garcia Louisiana-Monroe 1989Joe hollimon arkansas state 1975chad Johnson northwestern state 2007Lenny Lucas Troy 2000claude Mathis Texas state 1998

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Southland PlayerS in the nFlcarl Mims sam houston state 1989Terrance shaw stephen F. austin 2004John solomon sam houston state 1995shawn stuckey Troy 1998Keith Thibodeaux northwestern state 1999-01Kenny wright northwestern state 1999-2001spergon wynn Texas state 2001

New Orleans Saintsname School Yearsnathan Black northwestern state 2004skip Butler UT arlington 1971Mike capshaw abilene christian 1967Danny cook arkansas state 1979wayne Dorton arkansas state 1972Paul Frazier northwestern state 1989Johnny Fuller Lamar 1973-75Brent hafford stephen F. austin 2003Darrell Johnson Lamar 1967chris Jones Louisiana-Monroe 1988steve Lockhart arkansas state 1972Tony Joe Maranto northwestern state 1999Don Morrison UT arlington 1971-77Kim Phillips north Texas 1989David Pittman northwestern state 2008rafael septien Louisiana-Lafayette 1977clovis swinney arkansas state 1970henry Thomas Texas state 1987Floyd Turner northwestern state 1989-93ron Vinson abilene christian 1972Matt wieland Texas state 2001

New York Giantsname School Yearsrhett Bomar sam houston state 2009-Presentskip Butler UT arlington 1971Maurice carthon arkansas state rondy colbert Lamar 1975-76Darnell Gilliard Troy 1996Jermaine Jones northwestern state 2000Trey Junkin Louisiana Tech 2002Kendrick Llorens northwestern state 2002ron Meeks arkansas state 1976eddie Morgan arkansas state 1976erric Pegram north Texas 1997Ken riley UT arlington 1969elmo simmons UT arlington 1977odessa Turner northwestern state 1987-91wayne walton abilene christian 1971David whitmore stephen F. austin 1990Byron williams UT arlington 1983-85

Philadelphia Eaglesname School YearsBill Bergey arkansas state 1974-80Bubby Brister Louisiana-Monroe 1993-94Bruce collie UT arlington 1990-91ronnie Gebauer Lamar 1970Pat Gibbs Lamar 1972Tony Guillory Lamar 1965, 67-68Leroy harris arkansas state 1979-80, 82T.J. humphreys arkansas state 1977scott Keys stephen F. austin 2000Jim Marcum UT arlington 1969Frank McGuigan arkansas state 1968oren Middlebrook arkansas state 1978Jeremiah Trotter stephen F. austin 1998-2001, 04-06David whitmore stephen F. austin 1995Byron williams UT arlington 1983

San Francisco 49ersname School YearsJacob Bender nicholls 2008-Presentscott Bowles north Texas 1991ray Brown arkansas state 1996-2001Bruce collie UT arlington 1985-89, 92Fred Dean Louisiana Tech 1981-85Johnny Fuller Lamar 1968-72adrian hardy northwestern state 1993-94Kevin Lewis northwestern state 1990-92Tim McKyer UT arlington 1986-89wayne Moore Lamar 1969alex romero nicholls 2009-Present

chad stanley stephen F. austin 1999-2000Jim Thomas UT arlington 1969-73odessa Turner northwestern state 1992-93David whitmore stephen F. austin 1991-92

Seattle Seahawksname School YearsLeo araguz stephen F. austin 2005ron Barnett UT arlington 1976Jeff Bergeron Lamar 1978Jeff Blackshear Louisiana-Monroe 1993-95roger carr Louisiana Tech 1982Dick Dixon arkansas state 1976Mike Green northwestern state 2006-07Trey Junkin Louisiana Tech 1990-95Judious Lewis arkansas state 1985reggie Lowe Troy 1998Keith Meuhr Louisiana-Lafayette 1976wes Pate stephen F. austin 2003John solomon sam houston state 1995

St. Louis Ramsname School YearsMike allman5 Lamar 1965Mike Barber5 Louisiana Tech 1982-85Mike capshaw5 abilene christian 1966Tony Guillory5 Lamar 1965, 67-68John harvey5 UT arlington 1974ed Marcontell5 Lamar 1967Greg robinson Louisiana-Monroe 1993-94rafael septian5 Louisiana-Lafayette 1977Markee white Texas state 20075 Los Angeles Rams

Tampa Bay Buccaneersname School Yearsanthony DeGrate stephen F. austin 1997Todd hammel Tampa Bay 1990Jackie harris Louisiana-Monroe 1994-97odie harris sam houston state 1988-90Keith heinrich sam houston state 2006-07Kerry Jenkins Troy 2002-04Brian Jones stephen F. austin 1995Bob Lane Louisiana-Monroe 1982cliff shamburger Troy 1997Johnny ray smith Lamar 1981-83stephen starring Mcneese state 1989Tony Taylor northwestern state 2003-04Jeremiah Trotter stephen F. austin 2007stan winfrey arkansas state 1977Mark witte north Texas 1983-85

Washington Redskinsname School YearsTomur Barnes north Texas 1996Kerry Bennett stephen F. austin 1996nathan Black northwestern state 2005ray Brown arkansas state 1989-95, 2004-05charles cantrell Lamar 1973Larry centers stephen F. austin 1999-2000Tim Denton sam houston state 1998-99Larry echols stephen F. austin 1996Mike Green northwestern state 2008-Presentstan humphries Louisiana-Monroe 1989-91a.J. Johnson Texas state 1989-94Trey Junkin Louisiana Tech 1984Danzell Lee Lamar 1985Mike Matocha UT arlington 1980carl Mims sam houston state 1988Kareem Moore nicholls 2008-PresentMookie Moore Troy 2000allen nelson Mcneese state 2009-PresentPatrick Palmer northwestern state 1998Kevin Pesak sam houston state 1998Darryl Pounds nicholls 1995-99Mike o’ Quinn Mcneese state 1972Keith Thibodeaux northwestern state 1997-98Jeremiah Trotter stephen F. austin 2002-03rod walker Troy 1999Kenny wright northwestern state 2006

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