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Sept. 1 Sept. 10 Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 5 Nov. 12 Nov. 19
at Abilene Christian at SMU Northern Colorado at Northwestern State* Houston Baptist*$ at UIW* Prairie View A&M* Nicholls* Southeastern Louisiana* at New Mexico State at McNeese*
L, 28-14 L, 45-16 L, 21-14 L, 35-27 3 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 7 p.m.
All times Central and subject to change Home Games in Bold *Indicates SLC contest $Homecoming
Table of Contents
Quick Facts
University Information
School....................................................................Lamar University Location................................................Beaumont, Texas (114,680) Founded...................................................................................1923 Enrollment.............................................................................15,639 Nickname...........................................................................Cardinals Colors....................................................................... Red and White Conference.......................................................................Southland National Affiliation......................................... NCAA Division I - FCS President................................................................ Dr. Jaime Taylor Director of Athletics...................................................... Jeff O’Malley Faculty Representative.......................................... Dr. Robert Spina Senior Woman Administrator.........................................Helene Thill Athletics Department............................................... (409) 880-2248 Ticket Office............................................................. (409) 880-1715
Football History
First Year of Football.................................................................1923 First Year as a Senior College..................................................1951 First Year of SLC Football.........................................................1964 All-Time Record (4-year).............................. 222-307-9/49 seasons All-Time SLC Record....................................... 64-128-2/33 Season SLC Championships/Last......................................................4/1971 NCAA FCS Playoff Appearances/Last...................................1/2018
Coaching Staff
Schedule/Quick Facts..................................................................................................................................................3 University President.....................................................................................................................................................5 Athletics Administration...............................................................................................................................................5 Stadium Map...............................................................................................................................................................6 Parking Map................................................................................................................................................................7 LU Head Coach Blane Morgan................................................................................................................................ 8-9 Patrick Covington/Matt Weikert.................................................................................................................................11 Scott Thiessen/Coby Gipson.....................................................................................................................................14 Jackson Eskierka/Wayne Cordova/David Mertens....................................................................................................15 Marshall Mann/Taylor Godinet/Tyler Bates................................................................................................................16 Dan Darcy/Kristin Willeford/Support Staff..................................................................................................................17 2022 Lamar University Players....................................................................................................18-19, 21-22 & 26-27 Gameday Information.......................................................................................................................................... 22-25 Alumni Affairs....................................................................................................................................................... 29-30
Head Coach....................................Blane Morgan (Air Force, 1999) Record at Lamar/Seasons...................................4-17/Third Season Record at NCAA Division I.......................................................Same Office Phone.............................................................(409) 880-7157 Asst. Head Coach/OC/OLs:............Patrick Covington (Furman, ’81) Defensive Coordinator/ILBs........................ Matt Weikert (Ohio, ’02) Special Teams Coord./OLBs....... Scott Thiessen (Youngstown St., ’04) Exec. HC/Rec. Coord./WRs........... Coby Gibson (LeTourneau, ’02) Quarterbacks ...................Jackson Eskierka (San Diego State, ’06) Safeties........................................... Wayne Cordova (McNeese ’05) Cornerbacks..........................................Marshall Mann (Baylor, ‘17) Tight Ends.................... David Mertens (Wisconsin-Milwaukee, ‘17) Running Backs........................Tyler Bates (East Texas Baptist, ‘16) Defensive Line............................Taylor Godinet (Kansas State, ‘14) Strength and Conditioning........................................... Davis Conley Head Athletic Trainer.............................................. Kristen Willeford
Stadium Information
Stadium..................................................Provost Umphrey Stadium Year Opened.......................................... 1964 as Cardinal Stadium Record at Stadium/Seasons........................... 96-100-3/38 seasons Capacity/Surface.................................16,000/FieldTurf Classic HD Press Box Phone..................................................... (409) 880-7489
Team Information
2021 Overall Record....................................................................2-9 2021 Home Record.....................................................................1-4 2021 Away Record......................................................................1-5 2021 WAC Record/Finish......................................................0-7/8th Offensive Formation............................................................ Multiple Defensive Formation......................................................... Base 3-4 Starters Returning/Lost............................................................12-16 Offensive Starters....................................................................7/4 Defensive Starters...................................................................4/7 Special Team Starters.............................................................1/5 Letterwinners Returning/Lost...................................................41/37
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CARDINALS FOOTBALL Dr. Jaime R. Taylor is the 16thpresident of Lamar University, which serves more than 17,000 students in both undergraduate and graduate programs. Before his appointment in July 2021, Taylor served as Marshall University’s provost and senior vice president for academic affairs. Signature achievements during his time at Marshall include strategic planning and programming to support dramatic increases in first-year retention and six-year graduation rates, the development of new academic programs including a fixed-wing aviation program and a doctorate of business administration, and the doubling of university-wide research expenditures, the latter leading to a new Carnegie classification for Marshall as an R2 research institution. Prior to his work at Marshall, Taylor spent a significant portion of his career at Austin Peay State University, where he served two years as interim provost and vice president for academic affairs, eight years as dean of the College of Science and Mathematics and eight years as chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy. Taylor is an award-winning teacher of physics and was honored as an Austin Peay State University Outstanding Alumni. Taylor has had significant success in growing student enrollment and improving student success metrics at two different institutions across all levels of administration. Under his leadership, Marshall University achieved record freshman retention rates and six-year graduation rates, with year-over-year increases of 6% and 5% respectively. Likewise, Taylor oversaw a 26% increase in the Austin Peay State University freshman class while serving as interim provost after just one year of implementing a new plan that intentionally put faculty and academics at the center of recruitment efforts. He also oversaw an increase in the freshman retention rate at Austin Peay State University of 6%, and an increased retention rate of 9% for Black freshman. Taylor is a natural collaborator and recognizes when people love what they do, they develop fierce internal motivation and are creatively invested in the mission of the institution. By fostering a campus culture that relies on shared governance and values the expertise everyone brings to the table, Taylor invites every stakeholder to own both the problems and the successes of the university. His collaborative leadership style resulted in Austin Peay State University being named to the Honor Roll of the Chronicle of Higher Education’s Great Colleges to Work For, with particular recognition for Confidence in Senior Leadership and Collaborative Governance both years he served as interim provost. Taylor received his Ph.D. and M.S. in engineering from the University of Tennessee Space Institute, his B.S. in physics and mathematics from Austin Peay State University and an A.A.S. in industrial engineering technology from Nashville State Technical Institute. He also spent four years as a NASA Faculty Fellow working on applications of soft computing.
Jeff O’Malley
Director of Athletics
Kristin Willeford Assistant AD/ Sports Medicine
Helene Thill
Associate AD/ Academic Affairs
Silas Banda
Director of Creative Content/Digital Strategies
Derek Schramm
James Dixon
Moses Dupre’
Will Park
Kyle Nelson
Harold Mann
Associate AD/ External Affairs
Coordinator of Revenue Generation
Assistant AD/ Media Relations
Annual Fund Consultant
Assistant AD/ Compliance
The “Voice” of Cardinal Athletics
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Blane Morgan Head Coach - Lamar University 4-17/Third Season A coach with more than 20 years of experience, Blane Morgan was named Lamar University head coach Dec. 12, 2019, becoming just the third coach since the university re-established the program prior to the 2010 season. Morgan also becomes the program’s 10th head coach since transitioning to a four-year institution. A direct disciple of legendary coaches Rocky Long, Fisher DeBerry and Troy Calhoun, Morgan comes to Beaumont after spending the previous five seasons at San Diego State. During his time with the Aztecs, Morgan produced some of the most talented signal-callers in program history, while helping guide the Aztecs to five consecutive bowl game appearances. In his first season, Morgan was tasked with guiding one of the youngest teams in the nation – 57 freshman – through the rigors of the conference schedule. Despite a depth chart that consisted of 35 underclassmen, including 21 freshmen, the Cardinals stunned the Southland Conference by finishing tied for fifth in the league
Facing rival McNeese, the Cardinals overcame a first-half double-digit deficit to rally for the victory in overtime. Morgan produced two all-conference selections during his first season when sophomore defensive back Anthony Ruffin and junior defensive linemen Tylo Phillips were named All-Southland Conference at the end of the season. After a one-year hiatus, Morgan will now guide the Cardinals as they transition back into the Southland Conference for the 2022-23 season. A once-struggling program, SDSU experienced some of its best results during Morgan’s time on staff. Over the course of his five seasons in San Diego, SDSU recorded a 48-18 (.727) overall record including five bowl appearances, posting a 2-2 (.500) mark in those games. That five-year stretch produced two 11-win campaigns, a 10-win season and two Mountain West Conference championships. Under Morgan’s guidance, the Aztec signal-call-
(after being picked last in the preseason polls). Morgan and his staff managed all this while guiding the program through an unprecedented pandemic. Morgan’s first victory as Cardinals head coach had a storybook ending.
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ers ranked second in the Mountain West, and 12th nationally, in 2018 averaging nearly 15 pass yards per completion. In addition, Morgan oversaw the development of quarterback Ryan Agnew who posted a 6-1 record in seven starts and owned the sixth-highest win per-
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CARDINALS FOOTBALL centage nationally among all returning starters with a minimum of seven starts in 2018. Agnew continued that production in 2019 by guiding the Aztecs back to the postseason with a 10-3 (.769) overall record. Morgan joined the San Diego State staff after a highly successful run at the Air Force Academy where he spent 13 seasons, including the final eight as offensive coordinator. During that stretch, the Falcons posted a 59-44 (.573) overall record, a run that included two nine-win seasons and a 10-win campaign. The Falcons also made seven Bowl appearances during that time, posting a 3-4 postseason record. All told, Morgan has helped take his teams to 12 Bowl game appearances in the past 13 seasons. Air Force’s offense excelled under Morgan’s direction. The Falcons’ 2011 squad set a single-season school record by scoring 454
Freshman of the Year with Tim Jefferson. Jefferson won the first five games of his career and became the first Falcon freshman quarterback to start a bowl game. A native of Addison, Texas, Morgan returns to the state where he has spent the majority of his time focusing his efforts as a recruiter. Morgan recruited the state of Texas for both Air Force and SDSU, and the current Aztec roster bears witness to his work on the recruiting trail. The Aztecs’ 2020 roster consisted of 12 players from the Lone Star State, including seven of those on the depth chart. Among those seven is the current starting quarterback – Ryan Agnew (Southlake, Texas). There is a longstanding love affair with the game of football in the Morgan family. Blane, originally born in Nacogdoches, Texas, played for his father, Barry, at Trinity Christian Academy in Addison. Morgan
points and finished third all-time in program history in rushing touchdowns (43) and fourth in passing TDs (16). The team’s 60.3 completion percentage was the second-best mark in program history. The Falcons offense received national recognition being ranked as high as 24th nationally in passing efficiency and third in yards per completion. Morgan’s players also received high praise under his direction. Morgan produced Shaun Carney, who graduated in 2008 as the school’s all-time leader in passing touchdowns, yards and total offense. That same season, Morgan also produced the school’s first Mountain West
would go on to play his collegiate football at Air Force, where he was named the 1998 WAC Co-Offensive Player of the Year. Morgan followed in his brother Beau’s footsteps serving as the starting quarterback at both schools. Morgan graduated from the Academy in 1999, and served in the Air Force with the rank of Captain at Laughlin Air Force Base in Del Rio, Texas, from July 2000 to February 2003. Morgan, and his wife, Mandy, have two children – a son, Brodie, and a daughter, Camille.
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CARDINALS FOOTBALL Patrick Covington Asst. Head Coach/OC/ Offensive Line
Patrick Covington is in his third season serving as Lamar University’s offensive coordinator and offensive line coach. Covington comes to Beaumont after spending 10 years at Coastal Carolina working with the Chanticleers’ offensive line – the final season he accepted the added title of assistant head coach. In his first season on staff with LU, Covington led one of the nation’s youngest offensive lines through the rigors of the Southland Conference schedule. On opening day, Big Red’s starting front consisted of two sophomores and three freshmen, with a total of seven freshmen on the depth chart. By season’s end, due to some injuries, the starting front was four freshmen and a sophomore. Despite the lack of experience, the Cards young linemen improved each week. Entering 2022, the Cardinals O-Line now has another year of experience under its belt, but all five starters return as just sophomores. During his time at Coastal Carolina, Covington’s line twice led the Sun Belt in fewest sacks and produced 18 all-conference selections, including three All-Americans. His lines also protected for several players who would go on to be finalists for the Walter Payton Award. In 2018, the Chants’ offense led the Sun Belt and ranked in the top 25
Matt Weikert
Defensive Coordinator/ Inside Linebackers Matt Weikert joined the LU coaching staff in January 2020 as the defensive coordinator and works directly with the Cardinals’ inside linebackers. In his first season with the Cardinals, Weikert’s defense produced two all-conference selections despite the squad’s overall youth. Junior defensive end Tylo Phillips and sophomore defensive back Anthony Ruffin both garnered third-team all-league honors as LU stunned the Southland by finishing in a tie for fifth in the league standings. In his second year with the team, Weikert worked with one of the youngest defenses in school history. LU’s 2021 depth chart had only seven upperclassmen, and just three seniors. That squad also consisted of 13 freshmen as Big Red builds for the future. Weikert comes to Beaumont after spending the 2019 season at Vanderbilt working with the Commodores’ outside linebackers. Prior to arriving on the West End, Weikert spent 12 seasons at Air Force, including nine as outside linebackers’ coach. He also worked with the Falcons’ defensive line and inside linebackers during his time with the USAFA. Weikert helped transform Air Force’s defense into one of the top units in the Mountain West Conference, ranking among the league leaders in defensive scoring, rushing, passing and total defense.
nationally in rushing yards per game, red zone offense, time of possession, first downs and both third- and fourth-down conversion percentage for much of the season. CCU finished the year ranked in the top 10 nationally in fourth-down conversion percentage (68.8), fewest penalties (52), fewest penalties per game (4.33) and fewest penalty yards (493). During the 2015 season, the line helped CCU lead the Big South in eight different categories, including passing offense, red zone offense and total offense. That season coming on the heels of a 2014 campaign that watched the Chanticleers head back to the NCAA FCS playoffs and finish the regular season with a perfect 11-0 record and ranked No. 1 in the nation during the final two weeks of the regular season. CCU led the nation in fourth down conversions while also ranking among the nation’s top 20 in first downs, third-down conversions, scoring offense and total offense. Despite numerous records, Covington’s biggest point of pride may have been preventing defenses from making plays. In 2013, CCU led the nation in fewest tackles for losses allowed per game while also ranking among the nation’s leaders in fewest sacks allowed per game. Covington is a 2006 graduate of Furman University. He was a three-year starter and four-year letterwinner for the Paladins from 2002-05. A two-time All-Southern Conference selection, he was rated as the No. 6 guard in all of NCAA FCS (then I-AA) football by The Sports Network. He garnered Sports Network first-team All-American and second-team AP All-American honors during his career. Covington also received Strength and Conditioning All-America honors during his career. A native of Charlotte, N.C., Covington attended Myers Park High School where he was a three-year starter and served as a team captain. He is married to the former Ann Louise Duncan. The couple has a son, Gus, and a daughter, Annie.
In 2009, Air Force had one of its best defenses in school history. The defense led the conference and ranked fifth nationally in pass defense (154.3 ypg). The unit was second in the conference and 11th nationally in total defense, allowing just 288.3 yards per game. The team was second in the league and 10th nationally in scoring defense (15.7), the program’s best mark since 1998. USAFA’s defense also scored five touchdowns in 2009. Weikert served as Wake Forest’s operations and video assistant in 2006 in his second stint at the school. He spent the 2005 season as the outside linebackers’ coach at Tennessee-Chattanooga. Prior to his work in Chattanooga, Weikert worked at Wake Forest for two years as a graduate assistant. The first year he was the defensive graduate assistant, working primarily with defensive coordinator Dean Hood and linebackers coach Brad Lambert. He was also heavily involved with the scout offense in preparing the defensive unit each week, as well as weekly opponent game planning. Weikert originally joined the Wake Forest staff in 2002 as a recruiting intern. A 2002 graduate of Ohio, Weikert received a bachelor’s degree in communications. While at Ohio, Weikert was a member of the football team for five seasons, four of which came under the direction of head coach Jim Grobe. He earned second-team All-Mid-American Conference honors in 2000 after leading the Bobcats in tackles for loss (16) and sacks (6). He also recorded two interceptions and broke up four passes that season. A native of Covington, Ohio, Weikert, and his wife, Kelly (Graher), have four sons — Laken, Knox, Finley and Major.
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Scott Thiessen
Special Teams Coordinator/ Outside Linebackers Scott Thiessen joined the Lamar University Cardinals coaching staff in February 2020 and is in his second season working with LU’s outside linebackers. A native of Modesto, Calif., a veteran with 17 years of coaching experience, Thiessen comes to the Golden Triangle after spending eight seasons at the Air Force Prep School in Colorado where he served as head coach. Also serving as the Cardinals special teams coordinator, Thiessen helped turn a former walk-on into one of the WAC’s top kicker/punters last season. Bailey Giffen boomed nine punts of at least 50 yards in 2021, including 19 punts downed inside the opponent’s 20, while averaging better than 39 yards per punt. As a kicker he was 7-of-10 on field goals (.700) including two makes of more than 50 yards.
Coby Gipson
Executive Head Coach/ Recruiting Coordinator/ Wide Receivers Coby Gipson joined the Lamar University coaching staff in January 2020 taking over as the recruiting coordinator and coaching the Cardinals’ running backs. Entering his third season with the program, he will be working with receivers this season. Gipson comes to LU after spending the 2019 campaign as the defensive line coach at East Texas Baptist University. In his first season with LU, Gipson’s stable of backs finished sixth in the Southland in rushing – a mark that may not seem impressive on the surface to the average fan, but when taking a closer look it takes on more significance. In the COVID-shortened 2020 campaign, LU’s running backs were either freshmen or sophomores, and that stable of backs was running behind an offensive line that was just as young (four freshmen and a sophomore). In 2021, LU had five backs averaged better than 3.4 yards per carry, and had four different backs rush for nearly 300 yards. While at ETBU, Gipson helped the Tigers record their fifth-straight winning season. During the 2019 season, Gipson’s defensive front set the tone for a unit that recorded 82 tackles behind the line of scrimmage. Gipson produced two of the league’s more dominant players in 2019, a list that includes a first-team all-conference selection and a true freshman. Anton Clark led ETBU in tackles, tackles for losses and sacks on his way to being honored as one of the top linemen in the American Southwest Conference. As a true freshman, James Wright IV had an immediate impact with the Tigers recording 50 tackles, including 12 for
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While at the Air Force prep academy, two primary goals that Thiessen had were retention and player development. He recorded a nearly 70 percent retention rate during his time at the helm, and 70 percent of Air Force’s starters were former prep school players. Thiessen oversaw a staff of eight to 12 coaches and worked with a new 55-man roster every season. During his time at the prep academy, Thiessen worked with defensive backs, defensive line, linebackers and also served as defensive and special teams coordinator. Prior to his time at the Air Force Prep Academy, Thiessen spent six seasons as an assistant on staff at Chapman University. During his time in Orange, Calif., Thiessen worked directly with the Panthers’ secondary. Thiessen’s coaching career began at Modesto Junior College where he worked with the Modesto JC cornerbacks. Thiessen graduated from Youngstown State in May 2004. A transfer from Modesto, Thiessen was a versatile athlete who played every position in the Penguins’ secondary. The true definition of a student athlete, Thiessen earned Academic All-America honors at both the NCAA FCS and NJCAA levels. He received his Master’s of Arts in Special Education in July 2010. Thiessen, and his wife, Alayne, of 14 years have two sons, Carter and Ryder.
losses, and tying for team-high honors with 6.5 sacks. Gipson joined the ETBU staff from Howard Payne where he spent two seasons as the assistant head coach and offensive coordinator. During his time at HPU, Gipson’s offense finished fifth in the American Southwest Conference in rushing yards per game in 2017 and set the HPU record for completions in a game with 39 in 2018. He was the position coach for the only freshman on the All-ASC first-team in 2017. The following year, Gipson’s offense finished third in the conference in completion percentage and his top receiver, Duntayvion Gross, led the league in receptions. Gipson joined the HPU coaching staff after spending the previous five years as the head coach at Bishop T.K. Gorman in Tyler. During his time at Bishop Gorman, Gipson guided the Crusaders to three-straight playoff appearances. Bishop Gorman’s success included an area and regional championship to go along with the trip to the 2014 TAPPS State semifinals. Under Gipson’s direction, the Crusaders posted a 28-17 (.622) overall record, which was the program’s best four-year winning percentage in the team’s 60-year history. During his time at Bishop Gorman, he coached 21 players that garnered all-state recognition, one Parade All-American receiver – Judah Bell – two District Defensive MVPs and a District MVP. Before Bishop Gorman, he served as the offensive coordinator at Grace Community High School (Tyler, Texas), who made it to the state semifinals in 2011. There he was a part of a staff that was named the TAPPS District 2 Coaching Staff of the Year in 2010 and 2011. Gipson has also worked in football outside of the school setting, serving as the Head Coach of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Heart of a Champion Bowl in 2016, Offensive Coordinator in 2011, and as the bowl game’s assistant director from 2011-2016. In 2016-2017, he was honored with the Northeast Texas FCA Influence Award. Gipson is a graduate of LeTourneau University and received his master’s degree from Concordia-Irvine. He and his wife Christy – a former ETBU All-American in softball – have two children, daughter, Camryn, and a son, Connor.
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CARDINALS FOOTBALL Jackson Eskierka Quarterbacks
Jackson Eskierka joined the LU coaching staff in January 2020, following Blane Morgan over from San Diego State. Eskierka is in his third season working with the Cardinals’ quarterbacks. During his first season with Big Red, Eskierka was in the unenviable task of working with a position group which had no returning players from the year before. He was given the challenge of producing a depth chart consisting of players who had never taken a snap at LU. All Eskierka did was produce one of the top newcomers in the league last season in the form junior Jalen Dummett. Taking over the starting role, and battling through mid-season injuries, the Cardinals’ offense improved each week under Dummett. A dual-threat weapon, Dummett became one of the league’s
Wayne Cordova Safeties
Wayne Cordova is entering his third season on the Cardinal sidelines after making the move from Baton Rouge, La., where he spent one season on staff at Southern University. Cordova is an assistant on the defensive staff coaching LU’s safeties. In his first season in Beaumont, Cordova helped transform sophomore Anthony Ruffin into one of the top young defensive backs at the FCS level. A third-team all-conference selection in just his second season with the team, Ruffin led the Cardinals with 43 stops, including 28 solo tackles, and a team-high three interceptions in the COVID-shortened 2020 season. Ruffin was named SLC Defensive Player of the Week for his efforts in helping LU record a victory over Northwestern State. Cordova had similar results with his squad last season. Three of the Cardinals top four tacklers were safeties. That same trio also combined for four interceptions, and transfer Divine Buckrham was one of the top newcomers in the WAC recording 44 tackles (17 solos) and one pick. During his time in Baton Rouge, Cordova coached the Jaguars’ safeties
David Mertens Tight Ends
David Mertens originally joined the Cardinals’ staff in June 2020 but is entering his first season as LU’s tight ends coach. During his first two seasons with the program, Mertens has overseen several aspects of the Cardinals’ program. During that time, Mertens has served as the director of operations, while also serving as the assistant running backs coach. Mertens eventually took on the added roles of interim academic coordinator and interim equipment
more accurate passers (finishing second overall among all SLC quarterbacks who played an actual league schedule during the COVID-shortened). Dummett completed nearly 64 percent of his passes for 478 yards and four touchdowns. Despite his accuracy, Dummett may have been a bigger weapon with his feet. The 6-2, 220-pound Dummett finished the season as the team’s third leading rusher carrying the ball 76 times for 200 yards and two touchdowns. Eskierka comes to Beaumont after spending the past seven years at San Diego State, including his last three as a graduate assistant coach. During his time with the Aztecs, Eskierka served a vital role with three teams that advanced to Bowl games. During that time, Eskierka helped coach the Aztecs to 27 wins and three Bowl game appearances. That stretch also included two 10-win seasons and a Mountain West Conference division title for the Aztecs. Eskierka began his career at SDSU serving a dual role for the Aztecs. Beginning in 2013, he served as the equipment manager in addition to working as a coach’s assistant. During that time, he was responsible for charting plays in game for the offensive staff. Eskierka received his bachelor’s degree from San Deigo State in December 2016. He was named to the Dean’s List three times during his collegiate career. He has completed course work toward a master’s degree in liberal arts and interdisciplinary studies. and served as the special teams coordinator. While at Southern, Cordova turned sophomore Tamaurice Smith into one of the league’s top defensive backs. Smith garnered All-SWAC honors following a season that saw him record 27 tackles and a team-high five interceptions, including eight pass break ups. Cordova made the move to Southern following two seasons McNeese, serving as the safeties coach. During his time with the Cowboys, Cordova produced an All-Southland selection in Dominique Hill. Cordova joined the collegiate ranks after earning his stripes at the high school level. He spent the 2016 season at Newman High School (La.) where he was the defensive coordinator, and prior to that, was on the Tulane Green Wave staff for two years as the Director of Player Personnel-External Relations. Cordova previously served as the head coach at St. Augustine (2006-08) and served as an assistant coach at Destrehan (2012-13) and Brother Martin (200911). Cordova got his start at the collegiate level at Grambling in 2013 where he was the Director of Player Personnel. As a player, Cordova was named a member of the 75th Anniversary Football Team as well as playing for the Cowboys’ Southland Championship and 1997 National Championship Runner-Up squad. He helped guide McNeese to two playoff appearances during that time. A 1999 first-team All-Southland Football League selection, Cordova was named the Johnnie Caldarera Defensive Player of the Year after posting 113 tackles. He ended his career with 305 total tackles, ranking 11th on the school career record list. He received his bachelor’s degree from McNeese in 2005. Cordova and his wife, CeCe, have five children: Corey, Jordan, Landon, Kandyn and Chloe. manager. Mertens came to Beaumont from Milwaukee, Wisc., where he served as a graduate assistant coach working with the Wisconsin Lutheran College defensive linemen. During his lone season with WLC, he produced a first-team all-conference selection for a defense that led the NACC in forced turnovers. Mertens began his coaching career at Howard Payne where he also served as a graduate assistant coach. During his time in Brownswood, he worked with the HPU linebackers. He also served as HPU’s assistant academic coordinator and community service coordinator. Mertens has also made several coaching stops at the high school ranks before joining the Cardinals. He received his bachelor’s degree from Wisconsin-Milwaukee in May 2017. He received a Master’s of Education from LU in December 2021.
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Marshall Mann Cornersbacks
Marshall Mann is in his third year on the Lamar University coaching staff. Originally hired as the director of operations, Mann is now in his second season of working with the LU cornerbacks. Mann comes to the Golden Triangle after spending the previous three seasons at Howard Payne. Mann was originally hired as a graduate assistant with the Yellow
Taylor Godinet Defensive Line
Taylor Godinet joined the Lamar University coaching staff in May 2022 and will work directly with the Cardinals’ defensive line. Godinet brings seven years of collegiate coaching experience with him to the Golden Triangle – including six years within the Big 12 – and joins Blane Morgan’s staff after one season as the defensive line coach at Pittsburg State. During his lone season with the Gorillas, he helped guide the team to an 8-3 (.727) overall record while producing two all-conference players. Godinet’s line was a key factor in the Gorillas finishing second in the league in scoring defense, total
Tyler Bates Running Backs
Entering his second season with the program, Tyler Bates will work directly with the Cardinal running backs. Bates originally came to the Golden Triangle in August 2021 as a graduate assistant coach working with Big Red receivers and return specialists. Bates made the transition to the sideline after spending several years
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Jackets, before being promoted to assistant coach and recruiting coordinator. While the majority of his time was focused on the HPU secondary, Mann spent the 2018 season working with the Yellow Jacket defensive linemen. Mann arrived in Brownswood during a time when the HPU program was struggling. After recording just two victories in his first two seasons, Mann helped lead a squad that more than doubled its win total from the previous two years. The Yellow Jackets closed out the 2019 season with five wins. Mann graduated from Baylor in 2017 with a Bachelor of Education degree. He graduated from Howard Payne with a Master of Business Administration in May 2020. defense and rush defense last season. Prior to his one-year stop at Pittsburg State, Godinet spent six seasons in Manhattan, Kansas working with the Kansas State program. During his time with the Wildcats, he served as assistant director of recruiting and defensive quality control coach. Godinet took over the role of interim defensive ends coach in March 2017, and during his six seasons with KSU he worked with the defensive line and spent two seasons working with defensive backs. Godinet’s efforts on the recruiting trail produced strong results that turned into wins for the Wildcats on the field. After posting a six-win season in 2015, the Wildcats went on to produce three eight-win seasons and a nine-win campaign. Godinet’s time on the sideline began after a standout playing career with the Wildcats. A former walk-on, Godinet was a four-year letterwinner with the Wildcats (2010-14). During his playing career, Godinet received the Nancy Bennett Memorial Award and the Anthony Bates Award. Godinet received his bachelor’s degree from KSU in December 2014. in the business sector working for D-Bat-Mansfield, Parex USA and the LKQ corporation. Bates graduated from East Texas Baptist University in May 2016. A two-sport star in college, Bates was a two-time All-American on the gridiron and conference MVP in 2015. The MVP honors came on the heels of a newcomer of the year honor as a freshman. During the spring, Bates was a three-time Gold Glove selection on the baseball diamond. A former conference freshman of the year selection, Bates was selected in the 38th round of the 2016 MLB Amateur Draft by the Los Angeles Angles. He spent one season in the Angles’ organization before earning a spot in the Colorado Rockies minor league system.
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Strength & Conditioning Coordinator Daniel Darcy was named the Lamar University strength and conditioning coordinator in April 2016. Darcy comes to Beaumont after spending six years as an assistant coordinator at Northern Arizona University. He served as the top assistant on the Mountain Campus, aiding in all facets of the football program which included organization and preparation of day-to-day training, nutrition education and Pro Day training. He helped train 16 All-Americans on the Lumberjack football team. Darcy also has a wealth of experience working with teams across the whole collegiate sports spectrum. While in Flagstaff, he also worked with men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball, soccer, men’s and women’s track and field/ cross country and the swimming and diving programs. In addition to his work with NAU’s varsity sports, Darcy also worked with the ice hockey club team designing and implementing speed, agility, quickness,
Kristin Willeford Strength & Conditioning Coordinator
Kristin Willeford was named Lamar University assistant athletics director for sports medicine in June 2019. Willeford comes the Golden Triangle from the Northwest after spending two years at Portland State. During Willeford’s time in Portland, she served as the assistant athletic trainer providing coverage to the Viking softball and football teams. A certified athletic trainer who hold several licenses, Willeford also served as the athletic department’s mental health training coordinator and NCAA drug testing program coordinator.
Kiara Mayo Director of Football Operations
strength, power, injury prevention and nutrition education for athletes ages 1318. During the summer of 2010, Darcy did an internship at the University of Texas. He assisted with every aspect of football summer training including speed, agility, quickness training and testing, and worked with 11 future NFL draft selections. Prior to his internship at UT, Darcy spent two seasons in New Britain, Conn., serving as a graduate assistant at Central Connecticut State. While at CCSU, Darcy worked with the football, men’s and women’s soccer, track and field and cross country programs as well as women’s lacrosse and golf. Darcy began his career as an intern at Canisius College in 2006. Over the next two seasons, he worked with several sports including baseball, basketball, diving, softball, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, synchronized swimming and volleyball. He has worked various camps over the years, including the SoccerPlus CT Speed, Strength and Conditioning Camp in 2010 in New Britain, Conn., and the Speed Development Camp in 2009 in Newington, Conn. He is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association and the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association. He graduated with a bachelor’s of science in sports medicine from Canisius College and earned a master’s of science in physical education from Central Connecticut State University. In addition to her duties with the PSU football and softball programs, Willeford oversaw the graduate assistant athletic trainers for women’s basketball. Prior to Portland State, Willeford spent three years at Furman in Greenville, S.C. working with the Paladin football program beginning in 2015. Before heading to Furman Willeford was a graduate assistant athletic trainer with the Illinois State football program from 2013 to 2015. Before returning to school to complete her graduate work, Willeford served as an Industrial Health Specialist with Concentra in Enid, OK. In this position, she worked with a variety of industrial employees to reduce workplace injuries and improve industrial safety regulations. Willeford has extensive experience in the evaluation and treatment of work related injuries as well as the treatment and rehabilitation of injuries associated with contact and collision sports. She holds additional certifications in graston manual therapy technique and is a certified concussion management specialist. Willeford received her Bachelor of Science degree in athletic training from Oklahoma State in 2011 and her master’s in athletic training from Illinois State in 2015. She is a native of Lakeville, Minnesota.
Cecil Banks
Video Coordinator/ Director of Social Media
Adonis Hentz Equipment Manager
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2 | Damashja Harris Freshman, RB Killeen, Texas
2 | Vencent Rockwell Sophomore, ILB Dallas, Texas
3 | Izaha Jones Freshman, WR Normangee, Texas
3 | Ramond Stevens Sophomore, DB New Orleans, La.
4 | Cameron George Sophomore, WR Missouri City, Texas
4 | Jaymond Jackson Sophomore, DE Lindale, Texas
5 | Damian Alexander Sophomore, DB New Orleans, La.
5 | Jalen Dummett Senior, WR Oakland, Calif.
6 | Khalan Griffin Sophomore, RB Tyler, Texas
6 | DeMarco Roberts Sophomore, DB Aledo, Texas
7 | Tyler Jackson Junior, LB DeSoto, Texas
7 | Sevonne Rhea Sophomore, WR Houston, Texas
8 | Caleb Arnold Sophomore, OLB Texarkana, Texas
8 | Tyrique Carter Sophomore, WR Huntsville, Texas
9 | Mike Chandler Freshman, QB Converse, Texas
9 | Adrian Owens Sophomore, LB Houston, Texas
10 | Dozie Ifeadi Sophomore, WR Tyler, Texas
10 | Jase Williams Freshman, ILB Slidell, La.
11 | Nathan Gaskamp Senior, TE Midlothian, Texas.
11 | Canden Grogan Freshman, DB Mont Belvieu, Texas
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12 | Antorius Hambric Sophomore, DB Forney, Texas
12 | Jakolby Longino Freshman, QB Missouri City, Texas
13 | Austin Goffney Senior, DB Cypress, Texas
13 | Sharmon Rester Freshman, QB El Dorado, Ark.
14 | Dwight Davis Freshman, DB Orange, Texas
14 | Andre Dennis Freshman, WR Beaumont, Texas
15 | Jacoby Davis Junior, TE Houston, Texas
15 | Darion White Freshman, LB Waco, Texas
16 | Zyon Clark Freshman, DB Anahuac, Texas
16 | Kendric Malone Freshman, QB Tatum, Texas
17 | Brayden Faulkner Freshman, LB Waco, Texas
17 | Keshaun Lazard Freshman, WR Opelousas, La.
18 | Max McAda Freshman, DB Dallas, Texas
18 | Daelyn Williams Freshman, QB Houston, Texas
19 | Nick Yockey Junior, QB Gig Harbor, Wash.
20 | Major Bowden Freshman, RB Waco, Texas
20 | Kristian Pugh Freshman, DB Beaumont, Texas
21 | Seth Johnson Sophomore, DB Houston, Texas
22 | Jaden Harding Freshman, DB Destrehan, La.
23 | Aaron King Freshman, DB Garland, Texas
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24 | R.J. Carver Freshman, RB McKinney, Texas
25 | Blaise Tita Freshman, LB Houston, Texas
26 | Ryan Harris Freshman, LB Beckville, Texas
27 | Sir Zollocoffer Freshman, DB Beaumont, Texas
29 | Javonta Thomas Freshman, WR Van, Texas
32 | Chris Esqueda Sophomore, K/P Waco, Texas
33 | Samuel Scaife IV Sophomore, DB Waxahachie, Texas
34 | Ian Box Freshman, LB Seguin, Texas
30 | Du’Wayne Paulhill, Jr. Freshman, DB Bryan, Texas
31 | Dawson Schremp Freshman, K College Station, Texas
35 | Breylon Charles Sophomore, DE New Orleans, La.
36 | Hunter Batten Senior, RB Bryan, Texas
37 | Jace Burns Freshman, WR Gladewater, Texas
38 | Jamichael Foxall Freshman, RB Beaumont, Texas
39 | Colby Sessums Freshman, K/P Haslet, Texas
40 | Jalen Freeman Sophomore, LB Frisco, Texas
41 | Kendal Rowan Freshman, OLB Marrero, La.
42 | Jacob Ferree Freshman, DE League City, Texas
43 | Beau Dawson Freshman, DS Austin, Texas
44 | Junior Ombati Freshman, RB Princeton, Texas
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The Storyline on Today’s Game Cardinals Host Southeastern La. on Senior Day
Fresh off their seven-point victory over Nicholls, Lamar University will look to make it two in a row today when they host Southeastern Louisiana. The Cardinals’ victory put an end to a 15-game slide dating back to their victory at Northern Colorado last season, and moves the Cardinals into a tie for sixth place in the Southland Conference standings with two league games remaining. The Lions enter the week fourth in the conference, just win back of UIW and Texas A&M-Commerce for second place overall. After a slow start, the Lions have turned it on lately winning five of their last six games, including two straight. The Lions’ lone loss during that stretch was a seven-point setback to A&M-Commerce. SLU is coming off a one-point victory at McNeese.
LU vs. the Lions
The Cardinals trail the all-time series to Southeastern Louisiana, 9-4 (.692), a mark that includes a 2-3 (.400) record in Beaumont. The Cardinals enter today looking to put an end to a four-game slide in the series. Big Red has dropped eight of the last nine, with the lone win during that stretch coming in 2016, 38-14, in Beaumont.
Century Mark2
Sophomore running back Khalan Griffin became the first Cardinal since Kade Harrington in 2015 to rush for at least 100 yards in consecutive games. The Tyler, Texas native recorded a career effort when he carried the ball 17 times for 131 yards (7.7 ypc) and two touchdowns in the win over Nicholls. Griffin is currently fifth in the Southland averaging better than 55 rush yards per game.
Pick Six
Freshman Aaron King picked off a pass and returned it 55 yards Saturday to give LU a two touchdown first half lead. It marked the first time a Cardinal has returned a kick for a touchdown since Brandon Dabney picked off a pass and returned it 60 yards for a score against UT Permian Basin.
LU Senior Class
Today marks the final home game for eight seniors. The Cardinals will honor Hunter Batten (running back), Jalen Dummett (receiver), Jacoby Davis (tight end), Austin Goffney (defensive back), Tyler Jackson (linebacker), Jack McCarthy (defensive lineman), Luke Wallis (deep snapper) and Nick Yockey (quarterback) prior to kick off.
45 | Greg Hoofkin Freshman, OLB Richmond, Texas
46 | Alfonso Deleon Junior, K/P Shreveport, La.
48 | Pius Njenge Freshman, DE Stratford, Texas
49 | Dekalen Goodson Junior, DE Tyler, Texas
51 | Donavan Jordan Freshman, OL Flint, Texas
52 | Blake Gotcher Sophomore, ILB Little Elm, Texas
53 | Braden Courtney Freshman, LB Timpson, Texas
54 | Robert Bonar Freshman, LB Houston, Texas
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50 | Luke Wallis Junior, DS Kirbyville, Texas
55 | Dawson Exline Freshman, LB China Spring, Texas
CARDINALS FOOTBALL 2022 Lamar University Football Roster Name Pos. Ht. 2 Damashja Harris RB 6-2 2 Vencent Rockwell ILB 6-2 3 Izaha Jones WR 6-2 3 Ramond Stevens DB 5-10 4 Cameron George WR 5-10 4 Jaymond Jackson DE 6-3 5 Damian Alexander DB 6-0 5 Jalen Dummett WR 6-2 6 Khalan Griffin RB 5-10 6 DeMarco Roberts DB 5-8 7 Tyler Jackson LB 6-0 7 Sevonne Rhea WR 5-11 8 Caleb Arnold OLB 6-1 8 Tyrique Carter WR 5-10 9 Mike Chandler QB 6-0 9 Adrian Owens LB 6-2 10 Dozie Ifeadi WR 6-1 10 Jase Williams ILB 6-2 11 Nathan Gaskamp TE 6-1 11 Canden Grogan DB 6-3 12 Antorius Hambric Jr. DB 5-11 12 Jakolby Longino QB 6-3 13 Austin Goffney DB 6-0 13 Sharmon Rester QB 5-10 14 Dwight Davis DB 5-10 14 Andre Dennis WR 6-1 15 Jacoby Davis TE 6-4 15 Darion White LB 6-1 16 Zyon Clark DB 6-3 16 Kendric Malone QB 5-11 17 Brayden Faulkner LB 6-0 17 Keshaun Lazard WR 6-0 18 Max McAda DB 5-10 18 Daelyn Williams QB 5-10 19 Nick Yockey QB 6-2 20 Major Bowden RB 5-9 20 Kristian Pugh DB 5-11 21 Seth Johnson DB 5-10 22 Jaden Harding DB 5-10 23 Aaron King DB 5-10 24 RJ Carver RB 5-10 25 Blaise Tita LB 6-1 26 Ryan Harris LB 6-3 27 Sir Zollocoffer DB 5-9 29 Javonta Thomas WR 5-11 30 Du’Wayne Paulhill, Jr. DB 6-1 31 Dawson Schremp K 5-9 32 Chris Esqueda K/P 5-8 33 Samuel Scaife IV DB 6-1 34 Ian Box LB 6-2 35 Breylon Charles DE 6-5 36 Hunter Batten RB 5-9 37 Jace Burns WR 6-1 38 Jamichael Foxall RB 5-7 39 Colby Sessums K/P 6-1 40 Jalen Freeman ILB 6-1 41 Kendal Rowan OLB 6-2 42 Jacob Ferree DE 6-2 43 Beau Dawson DS 6-0 44 Junior Ombati RB 5-8
Wt. 198 217 175 158 209 241 156 208 215 170 226 190 196 171 190 208 196 227 237 158 183 195 203 190 160 185 212 202 180 180 208 180 160 150 205 180 160 170 167 170 216 210 200 170 183 197 160 185 205 235 240 232 185 180 183 240 221 227 215 165
Cl.-Exp. Fr.-RS So.-2L Fr.-HS So.-1L So.-1L So.-1L So.-1L Sr.-2L So.-TR So.-1L Jr.-2L So.-TR So.-1L So.-2L Fr.-1L So.-1L So.-1L Fr.-RS Sr.-2L Fr.-RS So.-1L Fr.-TR Sr.-1L Fr.-HS Fr.-HS Fr.-HS Jr.-2L Fr.-HS Fr.-HS Fr.-HS Fr.-HS Fr.-RS Fr.-HS Fr.-RS Jr.-TR Fr.-HS Fr.-HS So.-SQ Fr.-RS Fr.-HS Fr.-RS Fr.-HS Fr.-HS Fr.-HS Fr.-RS Fr.-HS Fr.-HS So.-TR So.-TR Fr.-HS So.-1L Sr.-1L Fr.-HS Fr.-HS Fr.-RS So.-1L Fr.-1L Fr.-HS Fr.-HS Fr.-HS
Hometown Killeen, Texas Dallas, Texas Normangee, Texas New Orleans, La. Missouri City, Texas Lindale, Texas New Orleans, La. Oakland, Calif. Tyler, Texas Aledo, Texas DeSoto, Texas Houston, Texas Texarkana, Texas Huntsville, Texas Converse, Texas Houston, Texas Tyler, Texas Slidell, La. Midlothian, Texas Mont Belvieu, Texas Forney, Texas Missouri City, Texas Cypress, Texas El Dorado, Ark. Orange, Texas Beaumont, Texas Houston, Texas Waco, Texas Anahuac, Texas Tatum, Texas Waco, Texas Opelousas, La. Dallas, Texas Houston, Texas Gig Harbor, Wash. Waco, Texas Beaumont, Texas Houston, Texas Destrehan, La. Garland, Texas McKinney, Texas Houston, Texas Beckville, Texas Beaumont, Texas Van, Texas Bryan, Texas College Station, Texas Waco, Texas Waxahachie, Texas Seguin, Texas New Orleans, La. Bryan, Texas Gladewater, Texas Beaumont, Texas Haslet, Texas Frisco, Texas Marrero, La. League City, Texas Austin, Texas Princeton, Texas
Name 45 Greg Hoofkin 46 Alfonso Deleon 48 Pius Njenge 49 Dekalen Goodson 50 Luke Wallis 51 Donavan Jordan 52 Blake Gotcher 53 Braden Courtney 54 Robert Bonar 55 Dawson Exline 57 Jonavon Dennis 60 John Hester 61 Kade Verden 62 Devin Fregia 63 Tim Carlson 64 Sabastian Carter 65 Jacob Dicharry 66 Ja’Darrius Winans 67 Marcus Harbert 68 Eithan Wallace 69 Brayden Clinton 70 Preston Yarber 71 Jevale Roberson 72 Marcques Mayo 73 Jacob Bayer 74 B.J. Williams 75 Carter Murray 76 Drew Moss 77 Reginald Burks 78 Devon King 79 Reggie Brooks 80 Kyndon Fuselier 81 Devyn Gibbs 82 Jayden Boyd 83 Bo Baker 84 Sterling Herrington 86 David Jefferson 87 Kameron Ladia 88 Jayden Slater 90 Jayden Madkins 91 Jalen Smith 92 Colin Hedges 93 Emmanuel Oguns 94 Jack McCarthy 96 Ayden Bell 97 Byron Mathis 98 Chidera Umeh 99 Caleb Williams
Pos. OLB K/P DE TE DS OL ILB LB LB LB DL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL DL WR TE WR WR TE WR TE TE DL DL DL DL DL DL DL DL DL
Ht. 6-1 5-11 6-4 6-2 6-0 6-3 6-1 5-11 6-1 5-11 6-2 6-4 6-1 6-3 6-4 6-4 6-5 6-3 6-1 6-1 6-3 6-5 6-2 6-3 6-4 6-3 6-3 6-4 6-2 6-2 6-3 5-10 6-4 6-2 5-11 6-2 5-10 6-3 6-5 6-1 6-6 6-0 6-5 6-4 6-3 6-0 6-4 5-11
Wt. 232 190 250 240 219 290 227 195 206 200 210 287 280 253 260 255 256 320 255 255 275 270 298 259 286 291 304 280 290 350 309 165 217 185 174 219 165 218 195 297 235 215 240 265 261 305 281 300
Cl.-Exp. Fr.-RS Jr.-TR Fr.-TR Jr.-TR Jr.-3L Fr.-HS So.-1L Fr.-HS Fr.-TR Fr.-HS Fr.-HS Fr.-HS Fr.-HS Fr.-RS Fr.-HS Fr.-HS So.-1L So.-2L Fr.-HS Fr.-HS Fr.-HS Fr.-HS Fr.-RS Fr.-RS So.-1L So.-SQ Fr.-RS So.-1L Fr.-HS So.-2L Fr.-RS Fr.-HS Fr.-1L Fr.-HS Fr.-HS So.-2L Fr.-RS Fr.-RS Fr.-HS Fr.-HS Fr.-HS Fr.-HS Fr.-HS So.-2L So.-1L Fr.-RS So.-1L So.-1L
Hometown Richmond, Texas Shreveport, La. Stratford, Texas Tyler, Texas Kirbyville, Texas Flint, Texas Little Elm, Texas Timpson, Texas Houston, Texas China Spring, Texas Houston, Texas Hawkins, Texas Bullard, Texas Liberty, Texas Keller, Texas Teague, Texas Dallas, Texas Minden, La. Wylie, Texas Tyler, Texas Gilmer, Texas Canton, Texas Cleveland, Texas Opelousas, La. Grandview, Texas DeRidder, La. Lovelady, Texas Richardson, Texas Lake Charles, La. Gilmer, Texas Wylie, Texas Nederland, Texas Mabank, Texas Tatum, Texas Ravenna, Texas Silsbee, Texas Pearland, Texas Port Arthur, Texas Keller, Texas Pearland, Texas Moreauville, La. Houston, Texas Houston, Texas Houston, Texas Silsbee, Texas Raceland, La. Richmond, Texas Houston, Texas
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0 Jack Henderson 1 Gage Larvadain 2 Ferlando Jordan 3 Anthony Spurlock 4 Brandon Barbee 5 Cephus Johnson III 6 Nick Kovacs 7 Terrell Carter 8 Donniel Ward-Magee 9 Jessie Britt 10 Maurice Massey 11 Kunta Hester 12 Markell Linzer 13 Herman Christophe 14 Zy Alexander 15 Kody Finley 16 Riley Callaghan 17 Grant Tisdale 18 Coryell Pierce 19 Eli Sawyer 20 Dominic Lamm 21 Joseph Wilson 22 Taron Jones 24 Carlos Washington Jr. 25 Ian Goodly 26 Austin Dunlap 27 Donte’ Daniels 28 Tyrone Legette 29 Robert Buquoi 30 Anthony Britton Jr. 31 Derrick Graham Jr. 32 KK Reno 33 Jahmon McClendon 34 Arlen Williams 36 Mateo Rengifo 38 Ivan Drobocky 39 Garret Wilson 40 Gerald Henderson 41 Kevin Bickham 44 Connor Briggs 45 Garrett Crawford 46 Joshua Randall 47 John Graves III 48 Kaleb Proctor 49 Heath Stephen 50 Tommy Lee 52 Noah Devlin 54 Brockhim Wicks 55 John Allen 56 Javin Turner 58 Tainano Gaulua 59 Beau Davis 61 Holden Kareokowsky 62 William Granville 63 Dom Serapiglia III 66 Alex Smith 71 Gavin Burtchaell 73 Jhy Orgeron 75 Blakeley Miller 77 Alex Harris 78 Logan Potter 80 Da’shun Hughley 81 Marcellus Johnson 82 Corey Lorio 83 CJ Turner 84 Jett Booker 85 Tanner Olsen 86 Darius Lewis 88 Bauer Sharp 89 Cade Collier
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Pos. DB WR DB WR DB QB WR WR DB RB WR DB DB LB DB WR K/P QB DB QB LB RB RB RB DB P LB DB DB LB RB LB RB DL K TE LS DL LB TE DL DL DL DL LB LB OL OL OL OL DL DL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL WR WR WR WR WR TE WR TE TE
Ht.
6-3 5-10 6-0 6-1 5-11 6-5 6-3 6-2 6-1 5-10 6-3 6-0 5-11 5-11 6-3 6-5 6-3 6-0 5-11 6-2 6-1 5-10 5-10 5-11 6-0 6-1 5-11 5-10 6-2 6-2 6-0 6-0 6-1 6-1 5-10 6-4 5-11 6-3 6-1 6-2 6-1 6-2 6-1 6-3 6-0 5-11 6-3 6-2 6-1 6-2 6-2 6-1 6-3 5-11 6-2 6-3 6-6 6-4 6-5 6-5 6-5 6-1 6-3 5-10 6-2 5-9 6-4 5-8 6-5 6-6
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Wt. 205 160 180 170 190 220 215 195 175 195 195 175 180 225 185 190 190 220 175 215 200 180 200 220 175 180 195 175 205 230 215 220 225 210 235 240 230 230 200 245 250 205 260 255 225 215 295 295 310 280 265 280 305 290 315 275 285 285 300 300 330 175 215 160 180 180 240 150 230 245
Cl.-Exp. So. So. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Jr. So. Fr. Fr. So. So. Fr. So. Fr. Sr. Sr. Fr. Jr. So. Jr. So. Jr. Fr. Fr. So. Jr. Jr. So. Fr. So. So. Fr. Jr. So. Jr. Fr. Sr. So. So. So. Jr. Fr. Gr. So. Fr. So. So. Fr. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. Jr. Fr. Sr. Fr. Jr. So. Fr. So.
Hometown
Mandeville, La. Donaldsonville, La. Atlanta, Ga. New Orleans, La. Orlando, Fla. Mobile, Ala. Springboro, Ohio San Diego, Calif. New Orleans, La. Lake Alfred, Fla. St. Louis, Mo. New Orleans, La. New Iberia, La. Plaquemine, La. Loreauville, La. Ponchatoula, La. Ashburn, Va. Allen, Texas New Orleans, La. Vestavia Hills, Ala. New Orleans, La. Shreveport, La. Mandeville, La. Clinton, Md. Covington, La. Slidell, La. Slidell, La. New Orleans, La. Covington, La. Stockbridge, Ga. Baton Rouge, La. New Iberia, La. San Diego, Calif. Boothville, La. Lawrenceville, Ga. Bowling Green, Ky. Walker, La. Harvey, La. Amite, La. Denton, Texas Slidell, La. New Orleans, La. Lancaster, Texas Oak Grove, La. Vauxhall, N.J. Amite, La. New Orleans, La. Plaquemine, La. Jackson, Miss. Patterson, La. Honolulu, Hawaii Houston, Texas New Orleans, La. Zachary, La. Jefferson Hills, Pa. Mandeville, La. Chalmette, La. Galliano, La. Paducah, Ky. Denham Springs, La. Covington, La. Baton Rouge, La. Killeen, Texas Hahnville, La. LaPlace, La. Cypress, Texas Belle Chasse, La. New Orleans, La. Dothan, Ala. Mobile, Ala.
90 Bryce Cage 91 Darrius Harry 92 Kam Johnson 93 Rowan Briggs 96 Dalton Allen 97 Tyrik Mitchell 98 Cullan Scott
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6-4 6-2 6-4 6-3 6-4 5-11 6-2
260 245 220 245 260 290 295
So. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. So.
Baton Rouge, La. New Orleans, La. Saraland, Ala. Denton, Texas Oak Grove, La. Hammond, La. Rosedale, La.
CARDINALS FOOTBALL LU Depth Chart WR TE LT LG C RG RT WR WR RB QB
7 82 81 11 62 70 78 79 73 79 74 72 76 71 5 14 3 80 6 20 9 19
DE
4 35 NT 99 96 DT 94 98 SPUR 8 25 MIKE 7 9 WILL 52 2 BANDIT 40 45 SS 20 21 FS 30 33 FCB 3 6 BCB 5 11 K PK P DS H KR PR
39 32 32 39 46 39 50 43 20 86 2 20 7 80
Offense
SEVONNE RHEA Jayden Boyd DEVYN GIBBS Nathan Gaskamp DEVIN FREGIA Preston Yarber DEVON KING Reggie Brooks JACOB BAYER Reggie Brooks B.J. WILLIAMS Marcques Mayo DREW MOSS Jevale Roberson JALEN DUMMETT Andre Dennis IZAHA JONES Kyndon Fuselier KHALAN GRIFFIN Major Bowden MIKE CHANDLER Nick Yockey JAYMOND JACKSON Breylon Charles CALEB WILLIAMS Ayden Bell JACK MCCARTHY Chidera Umeh CALEB ARNOLD Blaise Tita TYLER JACKSON Brayden Courtney BLAKE GOTCHER Vencent Rockwell JALEN FREEMAN Greg Hoofkin KHRISTIAN PUGH Seth Johnson DU’WAYNE PAULHILL Samuel Scaife IV RAMOND STEVENS DeMarco Roberts DAMIAN ALEXANDER Canden Grogan Colby Sessums Chris Esqueda Chris Esqueda Colby Sessums Alfonso Deleon Colby Sessums Luke Wallis Beau Dawson Major Bowden David Jefferson Damashja Harris Major Bowden Sevonne Rhea Kyndon Fuselier
Defense
SLU Depth Chart
5-11 6-2 6-4 6-1 6-3 6-5 6-2 6-3 6-4 6-3 6-3 6-3 6-4 6-2 6-2 6-1 6-2 5-10 5-10 5-9 6-0 6-2
190 185 217 237 253 270 350 309 286 309 291 259 280 298 208 185 175 165 215 180 190 205
SO. Fr.. FR. Sr. FR. Fr. SO. Fr. SO. Fr. SO. Fr. SO. So. SR. Fr. FR. Fr. SO. Fr. FR. Jr.
WR (X) 6 10 WR (F) 1 86 LT 73 77 LG 55 56 C 63 62 RG 56 77 RT 54 52 TE 44 38 WR (Z) 83 7 QB 5 19 RB 22 24
NICK KOVACS Maurice Massey GAGE LARVADAIN Darius Lewis JHY ORGERON Alex Harris JOHN ALLEN Javin Turner DOM SERAPIGLIA III William Granville JAVIN TURNER Alex Harris BROCKHIM WICKS Noah Devlin CONNOR BRIGGS Ivan Drobocky C.J. TURNER Terrell Carter CEPHUS JOHNSON III Eli Sawyer TARON JONES Carlos Washington, Jr.
6-3 6-5 5-11 6-3 6-4 6-4 6-1 6-1 6-0 5-11 6-1 6-2 6-1 6-1 5-11 5-10 6-1 6-1 5-10 5-8 6-0 6-3
241 240 300 261 265 281 196 210 226 195 227 217 240 232 160 170 197 2-5 158 170 156 158
SO. So. SO. So. SO. So. SO. Fr. JR. Fr. SO. So. SO. Fr. FR. So. FR. So. SO. So. SO. Fr.
DE
34 91 DT 47 97 DT 58 93 DE 45 48 WLB 27 41 MLB 30 13 STAR 0 18 CB 14 28 FS 8 11 BS 12 25 CB 2 4
ARLEN WILLIAMS Darrius Harry JOHN GRAVES III Tyrik Mitchell TAINANO GAULUA Rowan Briggs GARRETT CRAWFORD Kaleb Proctor DONTE’ DANIELS K.J. Bickham ANTHONY BRITTON, JR. Herman Christophe JACK HENDERSON Coryell Pierce ZY ALEXANDER Tyrone Legette DONNIEL WARD-MAGEE Kunta Hester MARKELL LINZER Ian Goodly FERLANDO JORDAN Brandon Barbee
6-1 5-8 5-8 6-1 5-11 6-1 6-0 6-0 5-9 5-10 6-2 5-9 5-11 5-10
183 185 185 183 190 183 219 215 180 165 198 180 190 165
Fr. So. So. Fr. Jr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. Fr.
K
RILEY CALLAGHAN Mateo Rengifo AUSTIN DUNLAP Riley Callaghan DOM SERAPIGLIA III Garret Wilson NICK KOVACS Bauer Sharp FERLANDO JORDAN Gage Larvadain GAGE LARVADAIN Darius Lewis
Special Teams
P LS H KR PR
16 36 26 16 63 39 6 88 2 1 1 86
Offense
Defense
6-3 6-3 5-10 5-8 6-4 6-5 6-1 6-2 6-2 5-11 6-2 6-5 6-2 6-3 6-2 6-4 6-2 6-2 6-5 6-2 5-10 5-11
215 195 160 150 285 300 310 280 315 290 280 300 295 295 245 240 180 195 220 215 200 220
SR. Fr. SO. So. SO. Fr. JR. Fr. SO. So. FR. Fr. SO. So. FR. So. SR. Sr. SR. Fr. SR. Sr.
6-1 6-2 6-1 5-11 6-2 6-3 6-1 6-3 5-11 6-1 6-2 5-11 6-3 5-11 6-3 5-10 6-1 6-0 5-11 6-0 6-0 5-11
210 245 260 290 280 245 250 255 195 200 230 225 205 175 185 175 175 175 180 175 180 190
JR. So JR. So. SR. Fr. JR. Fr. SO. So. JR. Jr. FR. So. SO. Jr. SR. Jr. FR. Fr. SR. Sr.
6-3 5-10 6-1 6-3 6-2 5-10 6-3 6-5 6-0 5-10 5-10 5-8
190 235 180 190 315 230 215 220 180 160 160 165
FR. Jr. JR. Fr. SO. Fr. SR. Fr. SR. So. SO. So.
Special Teams
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57 | Jonavon Dennis Freshman, DL Houston, Texas
60 | John Hester Freshman, OL Hawkins, Texas
61 | Kade Verden Freshman, OL Bullard, Texas
62 | Devin Fregia Freshman, OL Liberty, Texas
63 | Tim Carlson Freshman, OL Keller, Texas
64 | Sabastian Carter Freshman, OL Teague, Texas
65 | Jacob Dicharry Sophomore, OL Dallas, Texas
66 | Ja’Darrius Winans Sophomore, OL Minden, La
67 | Marcus Harbert Freshman, OL Wylie, Texas
68 | Eithan Wallace Freshman, OL Tyler, Texas
69 | Brayden Clinton Freshman, OL Gilmer, Texas
70 | Preston Yarber Freshman, OL Canton, Texas
71 | Jevale Roberson Sophomore, OL Cleveland, Texas
72 | Marcques Mayo Freshman, OL Opelousas, La.
73 | Jacob Bayer Sophomore, OL Grandview, Texas
74 | B.J. Williams Sophomore, OL DeRidder, La.
75 | Carter Murray Freshman, OL Lovelady, Texas
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77 | Reginald Burks Freshman, OL Lake Charles, La.
78 | Devon King Sophomore, OL Gilmer, Texas
CARDINALS FOOTBALL
79 | Reggie Brooks Freshman, DL Wylie, Texas
80 | Kyndon Fuselier Freshman, WR Nederland, Texas
84 | Sterling Herrington Sophomore, TE Silsbee, Texas
91 | Jalen Smith Freshman, DL Moreauville, La.
81 | Devyn Gibbs Freshman, TE Mabank, Texas
82 | Jayden Boyd Freshman, WR Tatum, Texas
83 | Bo Baker Freshman, WR Ravenna, Texas
86 | David Jefferson Freshman, WR Pearland, Texas
87 | Kameron Ladia Freshman, TE Port Arthur, Texas
88 | Jayden Slater Freshman, TE Keller, Texas
90 | Jayden Madkins Freshman, DL Pearland, Texas
92 | Colin Hedges Freshman, DL Houston, Texas
93 | Emmanuel Oguns Freshman, DL Houston, Texas
94 | Jack McCarthy Sophomore, DL Houston, Texas
96 | Ayden Bell Sophomore, DL Silsbee, Texas
98 | Chidera Umeh Sophomore, DL Richmond, Texas
99 | Caleb Williams Sophomore, DL Houston, Texas
97 | Byron Mathis Freshman, DL Raceland, La.
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CARDINALS FOOTBALL Lamar University alumni are a busy group when it comes to staying in touch with one another and supporting their school and its athletic teams. Likewise, the Office of Alumni Affairs stays busy keeping things interesting. Alumni are a very important part of the Lamar University community and are valuable ambassadors for LU. Active alumni actually make their degrees more vaulable because they give the university greater visibility. More people are able to see that Lamar University is an outstanding school that produces exceptional graduates, who involve themselves in their community and remain connected with their alma mater. Alumni support makes vital interactive programs possible. Students are eager to communicate with graduates who are out there pursuing their dreams and making them happen. Lamar University needs alumni involvement in whichever way they choose and giving back helps enrich life for both students and alumni. Lamar University alumni are a busy group when it comes to staying in touch with one another and supporting their school and its athletic teams. Likewise, the Office of Alumni Affairs stays busy keeping things interesting. Alumni are a very important part of the Lamar University community and are valuable ambassadors for LU.
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Active alumni actually make their degrees more vaulable because they give the university greater visibility. More people are able to see that Lamar University is an outstanding school that produces exceptional graduates, who involve themselves in their community and remain connected with their alma mater. Alumni support makes vital interactive programs possible. Students are eager to communicate with graduates who are out there pursuing their dreams and making them happen. Lamar University needs alumni involvement in whichever way they choose and giving back helps enrich life for both students and alumni. Here are some ways alumni can support the university: •
Telling your story to a potential student.
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Attending a sporting event to support student-athletes.
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Take your seat - what is a performance without an audience?
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Interact in person with students by hosting an evening reception or dinner.
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Fly the LU flag at your home or business.
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Mentor a student in your field or offer an internship at your business.
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Travel along on a Cardinal adventure.
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Start a scholarship.
Lamar University offers additional benefits for annual donors to Alumni Affairs which include: •
Invitations to exclusive alumni and university events.
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Privileges to use the Mary and John Gray Library.
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Receive Cardinal Cadence Magazine.
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Serve on select councils or committees.
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Network - transform an alumni contact into a business contact.
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Receive discounts at local and national merchants.
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Receive a window decal and donor card.
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