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Quick Facts
University Information
School....................................................................Lamar University Location................................................Beaumont, Texas (115,141) Founded...................................................................................1923 Enrollment.............................................................................15,639 Nickname...........................................................................Cardinals Colors....................................................................... Red and White Conference.............................................................Western Athletic National Affiliation......................................... NCAA Division I - FCS President................................................................ Dr. Jaime Taylor Director of Athletics........................................................ Marco Born 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 WAC Football.......................................................2021 All-Time Record (4-year).............................. 222-301-9/50 seasons All-Time WAC Record......................................... 0-2-0/First Season WAC Championships/Last............................................First Season 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/Ron Antoine..................................................................................................................................11 Matt Weikert/Coby Gipson.........................................................................................................................................14 Jackson Eskierka/Austen Jacobs/Cameron Davis....................................................................................................15 Scott Thiessen/Wayne Cordova................................................................................................................................16 Marshall Mann/Dan Darcy/Kristin Willeford...............................................................................................................17 Support Staff..............................................................................................................................................................18 2021 Lamar University Players....................................................................................................19-20, 22-23 & 27-28 Gameday Information.......................................................................................................................................... 23-26 Alumni Affairs....................................................................................................................................................... 31-33
Head Coach................................... Blane Morgan (Air Force, 1999) Record at LU/Seasons..................................... 4-9/Second Season Career/Seasons...................................................................... Same Office Phone............................................................ (409) 880-7157 Offensive Coordinator-OL.....................................Patrick Covington Co-Offensive Coordinator-WRs.................................... Ron Antoine Defensive Coordinator-ILBs.........................................Matt Weikert Recruiting Coordinator-RBs......................................... Coby Gibson Quarterbacks........................................................Jackson Eskierka Tight Ends................................................................ Austen Jacobs Outside Linebackers................................................. Scott Thiessen Defensive Backs..................................................... Wayne Cordova Defensive Linemen.................................................. Cameron Davis Football Operations.......................... Marshall Mann/David Mertens Strength and Conditioning Coach: .............................. Daniel Darcy Head Athletic Trainer:..............................................Kristin Willeford
Stadium Information
Stadium..................................................Provost Umphrey Stadium Year Opened.......................................... 1964 as Cardinal Stadium Record at Stadium/Seasons............................. 96-98-3/37 seasons Capacity/Surface.................................16,000/FieldTurf Classic HD Press Box Phone..................................................... (409) 880-7489
Team Information
2020 Overall Record....................................................................2-4 2020 Home Record.....................................................................1-2 2020 Away Record......................................................................1-2 2020 WAC Record/Finish.............................................First Season Offensive Formation............................................................ Multiple Defensive Formation......................................................... Base 3-4 Starters Returning/Lost..............................................................23-5 Offensive Starters..................................................................10/1 Defensive Starters...................................................................9/2 Special Team Starters.............................................................4/2 Letterwinners Returning/Lost...................................................52/20
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CARDINALS FOOTBALL Hello Cardinal Nation! Welcome to the 2021 Lamar University college football season. As president, I am so excited to see the football players and coaching staff in action. My wife Stacy and I are big sports fans and we are looking foward to cheering on our team. We hope to meet as many of you as possible this season. If you see us around campus, please do say hello. You can’t miss us; we’ll be the ones wearing red. This fall marks our first year in the Western Athletic Conference. Although LU is a growing regional university, our students come from 48 states and 17 countries. Our move from the Southland Conference to the WAC now aligns LU with similarly sized institutions across the west and soutwest, all of them in regions with strong and emergting economies. The move to the WAC also expands the LU brand to six states, creating greater awareness of the incredible institution we’ve built in Southeast Texas and adding credibility to those who have an will earn degrees from LU. We’re really looking forward to showcasing all of our ahtletic program in the WAC this year. The football program is especially excited to compete in the unique WAC/ASUN Challenge this fall that will ahve Big Red up against WAC foes Sam Houston, Stephen F. Austin, Abilene Christian and Tarleton State, as well as ASUN schools in Central Arkansas, Eastern Kentucky and Jacksonville State. The team will be led by veteran quarterback Jalen Dummett with great offensive talent surrounding him. Our defense looks extremely strong and ready to defend the home turf. While the pandemic has put us all to the test, the work and dedication shown by our football student-athletes during the last 18 months is inspiring. The team is coming off great summer workouts and a challenging, but unique, spring football season. I truly appreciate the leadership provided by Head Coach Blane Morgan and his staff. I hope you fell the excitement of a return to normalcy as wel welcome students back to campus. Tailgating is back and so are the halftime performances from the Showcase of Southeast Texas Marching Band! Please join me in cheering on the Cardinals to victory this year!
GO CARDS!
Sincerely, Dr. Jaime R. Taylor University President
Marco Born
Director of Athletics
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Sr. Associate AD/ Administration & COO
Moses Dupre’ Assistant AD/ Compliance
Helene Thill
Associate AD/ Academic Affairs
Blaire Brevell
Business Coordinator
Jon Washington Assistant AD/ External Affairs
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Blane Morgan Head Coach - Lamar University 4-11/Second Season
A coach with nearly 20 years of experience, Blane Morgan
book ending. Facing rival McNeese, the Cardinals overcame a first-half
was named Lamar University head coach Dec. 12, 2019, becoming just
double-digit deficit to rally for the victory in overtime.
the third coach since the university re-established the program prior to
the 2010 season. Morgan also becomes the program’s 10th head coach
first season when sophomore defensive back Anthony Ruffin and junior
since transitioning to a four-year institution.
defensive linemen Tylo Phillips were named All-Southland Conference at
the end of the season.
A direct disciple of legendary coaches Rocky Long, Fisher
Morgan produced two all-conference selections during his
DeBerry and Troy Calhoun, Morgan comes to Beaumont after spending
the previous five seasons at San Diego State. During his time with the
best results during Morgan’s time on staff. Over the course of his five
Aztecs, Morgan produced some of the most talented signal-callers in
seasons in San Diego, SDSU recorded a 48-18 (.727) overall record
program history, while helping guide the Aztecs to five consecutive bowl
including five bowl appearances, posting a 2-2 (.500) mark in those
game appearances.
games. That five-year stretch produced two 11-win campaigns, a 10-win
season and two Mountain West Conference championships.
In his first season, Morgan was tasked with guiding one of the
A once-struggling program, SDSU experienced some of its
youngest teams in the nation – 57 freshman – through the rigors of the
conference schedule. Despite a depth chart that consisted of 35 under-
ond in the Mountain West, and 12th nationally, in 2018 averaging nearly
Under Morgan’s guidance, the Aztec signal-callers ranked sec-
classmen, including 21 freshmen, the Cardinals stunned the Southland
15 pass yards per completion. In addition, Morgan oversaw the develop-
Conference by
ment of quarterback
finishing tied for
Ryan Agnew who
fifth in the league
posted a 6-1 record
(after being picked
in seven starts and
last in the presea-
owned the sixth-high-
son polls). Morgan
est win percentage
and his staff
nationally among
managed all this
all returning starters
while guiding the
with a minimum of
program through
seven starts in 2018.
an unprecedented
Agnew continued that
pandemic.
production in 2019
Mor-
by guiding the Aztecs
gan’s first victory
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games of his career and became the first Falcon freshman quarterback
to start a bowl game.
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
he has spent the majority of his time focusing his efforts as a recruiter.
Falcons posted a 59-44 (.573) overall record, a run that included two
Morgan recruited the state of Texas for both Air Force and SDSU, and
nine-win seasons and a 10-win campaign. The Falcons also made sev-
the current Aztec roster bears witness to his work on the recruiting trail.
en Bowl appearances during that time, posting a 3-4 postseason record.
The Aztecs’ 2020 roster consisted of 12 players from the Lone Star
State, including seven of those on the depth chart. Among those seven
All told, Morgan has helped take his teams to 12 Bowl game
A native of Addison, Texas, Morgan returns to the state where
appearances in the past 13 seasons.
is the current starting quarterback – Ryan Agnew (Southlake, Texas).
Air Force’s offense excelled under Morgan’s direction. The
There is a longstanding love affair with the game of football in
Falcons’ 2011 squad set a single-season school record by scoring 454
the Morgan family. Blane, originally born in Nacogdoches, Texas, played
points and finished third all-time in program history in rushing touch-
for his father, Barry, at Trinity Christian Academy in Addison. Morgan
downs (43) and fourth in passing TDs (16). The team’s 60.3 completion
would go on to play his collegiate football at Air Force, where he was
percentage was the second-best mark in program history. The Falcons
named the 1998 WAC Co-Offensive Player of the Year. Morgan followed
offense received national recognition being ranked as high as 24th
in his brother Beau’s footsteps serving as the starting quarterback at
nationally in passing efficiency and third in yards per completion.
both schools.
Morgan’s players also received high praise under his direction.
Morgan graduated from the Academy in 1999, and served
Morgan produced Shaun Carney, who graduated in 2008 as the school’s
in the Air Force with the rank of Captain at Laughlin Air Force Base in
all-time leader in passing touchdowns, yards and total offense. That
Del Rio, Texas, from July 2000 to February 2003. Morgan, and his wife,
same season, Morgan also produced the school’s first Mountain West
Mandy, have two children – a son, Brodie, and a daughter, Camille.
Freshman of the Year with Tim Jefferson. Jefferson won the first five
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CARDINALS FOOTBALL Patrick Covington Asst. Head Coach/OC/ Offensive Line
Patrick Covington is in his second season serving as Lamar University’s offensive coordinator while coaching the offensive line. 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. During his time on staff at Coastal Carolina, Covington’s line twice led the Sun Belt in fewest sacks allowed and he produced 18 all-conference selections, including three All-Americans – Jamey Cheatwood, Chad Hamilton and Voghens Larrieux. 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 nationally in rushing yards per game, red zone offense, time of possession, first downs and both third- and fourth-down conversion
Ron Antoine
Co-Offensive Coordinator/ Wide Receivers Ron Antoine joined the Lamar University coaching staff in January 2020 after spending four seasons at Texas State. He is in his second season working with the Cardinals’ wide receivers and also serves as co-offensive coordinator. Antoine arrived in Beaumont after spending four seasons at Texas State, including three years working with the Bobcat receivers. During that time, Antoine produced some of the Sun Belt’s top talent at receiver. During his short stay in San Marcos, two of his athletes garnered All-Sun Belt honors, while Elijah King became just the second Bobcat to record 50 receptions in a season since 2010. Antoine joined Texas State’s staff after working four years as an assistant at Fresno State, where he was the running backs coach for the Bulldogs in 2015 and coached the outside receivers the three previous years. In addition to his role on the sidelines, he also served as the Bulldogs’ recruiting coordinator during his final two seasons on campus. Antoine’s efforts produced a pair of the most productive wide
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. While Coastal’s line helped the Chanticleers set numerous records and produce several All-Americans and Walter Payton Award candidates, their biggest point pride came from preventing defenses from gaining an advantage. In 2013, the Chanticleers led the nation in fewest tackles for losses allowed per game (3.33) while also ranking among the nation’s leaders in fewest sacks allowed per game (1.33 pg). The foundation for CCU’s front line was established early on during Covington’s tenure in Conway. During his first season, Covington inherited a veteran group which had allowed 25 sacks during each of the previous two seasons, and in his first year surrendered just seven – and never more than one in any game that season. A 2006 graduate of Furman, Covington was a two-time All-Southern Conference selection who was rated as the No. 6 guard in all of NCAA FCS (then I-AA) football. He garnered Sports Network and AP All-American honors during his career.. He is married to the former Ann Louise Duncan. The couple has a son, Gus, and a daughter, Annie. receivers in school history including current Green Bay Packers’ wide receiver Davante Adams. Adams was named to eight All-America teams in 2013 after shattering Fresno State and Mountain West Conference records with 24 touchdown receptions (to lead the nation). He also led the nation with 131 receptions and was second nationally with 1,718 receiving yards. Adams also set school records with 233 receptions and 38 TD catches, which were also MWC records, in his two-year career. The Beaumont native went to Fresno after spending two years at South Alabama where he worked with the Jaguars’ wide receivers. There, he coached Courtney Smith who set multiple school single-season receiving records and became the first player in school history to be invited to the Senior Bowl. Prior to his stint in Mobile, Antoine spent two seasons in the Southeastern Conference at the University of Arkansas. During that time, he coached running backs, fullbacks and tight ends. In his first season, the Razorbacks posted wins over a pair of nationally-ranked teams, Auburn and Tulsa. In his second season, Arkansas finished with an 8-5 record after defeating East Carolina in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl. Antoine made the jump to the NCAA FBS level after two seasons at Wofford. He began his coaching career at his alma mater, Colorado State, where he was a four-year letterman with the Rams (1993-96). Antoine is a native of Beaumont, where he graduated from West Brook High School. He went on to earn his degree in exercise and sport science at Colorado State (1997) and his masters from Ohio (2000). He and his wife, Zenarae, have three sons, Zachary, Zavier and Zayden.
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Matt Weikert
Defensive Coordinator/ Inside Linebackers Matt Weikert joined the Lamar University 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 players 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 Conference by finishing in a tie for fifth in the league standings. 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. He also oversaw the development of John Rabold who became one of the MWC’s top defensive players in 2007. Rabold was a first-team AllMWC selection who recorded 74 tackles and a team-best 17.5 tackles
Coby Gipson
Recruiting Coordinator/ Running Backs Coby Gipson joined the LU staff in January 2020 taking over as the recruiting coordinator and coaching the Cardinals’ running backs. 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 Southlan––d in rushing – a mark that may not seem impressive on the surface, but when taking a closer look it becomes very impressive. 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). Big Red’s ground game only got stronger as the season wore on. 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
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for loss. Rabold also had 5.5 quarterback sacks and led the conference with four fumble recoveries in addition to three forced fumbles. 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. Southwest Conference. As a true freshman, James Wright IV had an immediate impact with the Tigers recording 50 tackles, including 12 for 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. 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. Gipson coached 21 players that garnered all-state recognition, one Parade All-American receiver – Judah Bell – two District Defensive MVPs and a District MVP at Bishop Gorman. 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 and Offensive Coordinator in 2011. 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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Jackson Eskierka joined the Lamar University coaching staff in January 2020 and is one of two coaches who came with head coach Blane Morgan from San Diego State. Eskierka is in his second season working with the LU quarterbacks. During his first season with the Cardinals, Eskierka was in the unenviable task of working with a position group which had no returning players from the year before. Eskierka was giving the challenge of producing a depth chart consisting of players who had never taken a snap at LU – no matter who won the battle. 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
Austen Jacobs Tight Ends
Austen Jacobs is one of two coaches who came over from San Diego State with head coach Blane Morgan. He officially joined the LU coaching staff in January 2020 and is in his second season working with the Cardinal tight ends. He comes to Beaumont after spending two years working with the SDSU offensive line. Jacobs’ stable of tight ends entered the COVID-shortened 20202 season expecting to be led by one of the top newcomers in the league in transfer Jeremy Davis, but due to early-season injuries, Jacobs was forced to move players around. While Davis overcame injuries to play in three games hauling in seven passes for 41 yards and one score, the injuries allowed Jacobs to get in-game looks at several other young players including
Cameron Davis Defensive Line
Cameron Davis is in his second season on staff as Lamar University’s defensive line coach. He came to Beaumont after serving the previous season as a graduate assistant coach at Kentucky. Davis took over a Cardinal defensive line last year that did not return a starter from the previous season. He completely rebuilt the line which by season’s end was starting three newcomers – two transfers and a freshman. Despite and overall lack of Division I experience, the Cardinals’ continued to improve and produced a thirdteam all-conference selection in Tylo Phillips. Davis helped coach the Wildcat defensive linemen in 2019. Kentucky
more accurate passers (finishing second overall among all Southland quarterbacks who played an actual league schedule during the COVID-shortened 2020 season). 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. rookie Connor Venetis and junior Nathan Gaskamp. Together, the LU tight ends combined to haul in 14 passes for 97 yards and three touchdowns. During his time in San Diego, Jacobs worked with an offensive front that helped produce nearly 350 yards of offense per game. During that stretch the Aztecs advanced to two bowl game appearances including a 10-win season and a victory in the New Mexico Bowl in 2019. Prior to his time in San Diego, Jacobs served as a graduate assistant at Northwestern State working with the Demons’ tight ends. Before his stint in Natchitoches, La., Jacobs spent 2016 at Humboldt State and was key in the development of running back Ja’Quan Gardner. Under Jacobs guidance, Gardner earned Division II All-America accolades. During his time with the Lumberjacks, Jacobs recruited the San Francisco and San Jose areas. Jacobs began his professional career as an offensive quality control coach at Colorado State. He spent two seasons with the Rams serving under head coach Jim McElwain. Jacobs received his bachelor’s degree in biomedical science from Texas A&M in 2014. He has completed work toward a master’s degree in homeland security. boasted an 8-5 (.615) record that season, and made a trip to the Belk Bowl where they defeated Virginia Tech. Two of Davis’ players ranked among the SEC leaders in sacks and tackles for losses. The two combined for 12 sacks and 19 tackles for losses. Davis began his coaching career in California before being hired by John Chavis at Texas A&M as a graduate assistant in 2016. After his time with one of the most respected defensive minds in the game, Davis made the move to Houston to take on a similar role with the Rice Owls. He served on the Owls’ staff for two seasons. Davis graduated from Cal State East Bay in 2012 with a degree in sociology. He interned in the Oakland Raiders Public Relations Department in 2012-13 and began his pursuit of a coaching career at Diablo Valley College (2013-14) as an assistant defensive line coach. He entered graduate school at the University of La Vern in La Vern, Calif., and coached the defensive line and defensive backs for one season each and also served as the equipment manager from 2014-15. He earned his Masters in Leadership and Management from La Vern in 2016. He is married to BriAnna Davis.
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Scott Thiessen 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 16 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. Two primary goals that Thiessen had while serving as the head coach was 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.
Wayne Cordova Defensive Backs
Wayne Cordova is entering his second 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 defensive backs. 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. During his time in Baton Rouge, Cordova coached the Jaguars’ safeties 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.
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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. Thiessen graduated from Youngstown State in May 2004 with his bachelor’s degree. 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.
Cordova made the move to Southern following two seasons in Lake Charles, La., serving as the safeties coach for his alma mater, McNeese. During his time with the Cowboys, Cordova produced an All-Southland selection in Dominique Hill. He also handled the role of Cowboys’ director of football operations. 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 (2009-11). 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.
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Marshall Mann is in his second year on the Lamar University coaching staff. Originally hired as the director of operations, he has also taking on the added responsibility of working with the LU cornerbacks. Mann comes to the Golden Triangle after spending the previous three seasons at Howard Payne.
Dan Darcy
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.
Mann was originally hired as a graduate assistant with the Yellow 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.
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.
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2 | James Jones Sophomore, RB Beaumont, Texas
2 | Vencent Rockwell Freshman, ILB Longview, Texas
3 | Jeremy Davis Junior, TE Houston, Texas
2 | Caimyn Layne Freshman, ILB Waxahachie, Texas
4 | Steven Jones Junior, DB Beaumont, Texas
4 | Jack Roe Sophomore, WR Humble, Texas
5 | Anthony Ruffin Sophomore, DB Houma, La.
5 | Jalen Dummett Junior, QB Oakland, Calif.
6 | Erik Pizarro Sophomore, WR Rio Hondo, Texas
6 | Darion Peace Freshman, ILB Malakoff, Texas
7 | Chaz Ward Junior, RB Houma, La.
7 | Tyler Jackson Junior, LB DeSoto, Texas
8 | Desmond Veals Senior, LB Beaumont, Texas
8 | Tyrique Carter Freshman, WR Huntsville, Texas
9 | Mike Chandler Freshman, QB Converse, Texas
9 | Kyron Norwood Senior, DB Hattiesburg, Miss.
10 | Divine Buckrham Senior, DB Queens, N.Y.
10 | Dozie Ifeadi Freshman, WR Tyler, Texas
11 | Aaron Calcote Junior, OLB Shreveport, Las.
11 | Ethan Newton Freshman, WR Houston, Texas
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12 | Antorious Hambric Freshman, DB Forney, Texas
12 | Marcellus Johnson Sophomore, WR Killeen, Texas
13 | Kameron Ladia Freshman, QB Port Arthur, Texas
13 | Austin Goffney Junior, DB Cypress, Texas
14 | Cameron George Freshman, QB Missouri City, Texas
14 | Ramond Stevens Freshman, DB New Orleans, La.
15 | Kimani Johnson Freshman, DB Mansfield, Texas
15 | Jacoby Davis Sophomore, WR Houston, Texas
16 | Anthony Brown Freshman, QB Houston, Texas
16 | Caleb Arnold Freshman, LB Texarkana, Texas
17 | Damian Alexander Freshman, QB New Orleans, La.
17 | Keshaun Lazard Freshman, WR Opelousas, La.
18 | DeMarco Roberts Freshman, DB Aledo, Texas
18 | Daelyn Williams Freshman, QB Houston, Texas
19 | Rodney Higdon Junior, DB Tampa, Fla.
20 | Jaylon Jackson Freshman, RB Burleson, Texas
21 | Greg Hoofkin Freshman, LB Richmond, Texas
22 | Jaden Harding Freshman, DB Destrehan, La.
23 | Kirkland Banks Senior, WR Lake Charles, La.
24 | Devin Thomas Freshman, DB Saginaw, Texas
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25 | Alex Meeks Freshman, DB Houston, Texas
26 | Damashja Harris Freshman, RB Killeen, Texas
27 | Tyson King Freshman, RB Greenville, Texas
28 | Seth Johnson Freshman, DB Houston, Texas
29 | Alex Connell Freshman, WR Buna, Texas
30 | Adrian Owens Freshman, LB Houston, Texas
31 | Jackson Frazier Freshman, RB White Oak, Texas
32 | Patrick Brinkley Freshman, DB Missouri City, Texas
33 | Jordan Patterson Freshman, OLB Beaumont, Texas
34 | Ladarian Martin Freshman, OLB Fort Worth, Texas
35 | Breylon Charles Freshman, DE New Orleans, La.
36 | Hunter Batten Junior, RB Bryan, Texas
37 | RJ Carver Freshman, DB McKinney, Texas
38 | Alex Auer Freshman, K/P Shreveport, La.
39 | Colby Sessums Freshman, K/P Haslet, Texas
40 | Jalen Freeman Freshman, ILB Frisco,, Texas
41 | Kendal Rowan Freshman, OLB Marrero, La.
42 | Steve Johnson Freshman, TE Port Lavaca, Texas
43 | Dane Jentsch Freshman, DB Grandview, Texas
44 | Nathan Gaskamp Junior, TE Midlothian, Texas
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CARDINALS FOOTBALL The Storyline on Today’s Game
Big Red Closes Regular Season with Two at Home
Although Lamar University (2-7/0-5 WAC-ASUN) is entering the final two weeks of the regular season, today’s home contest against Jacksonville State will kick off the start of Big Red’s first two-game homestand. The Cardinals enter the week looking to bounce back from a 42-21 loss at Tarleton State – a game where LU trailed by only seven points at halftime. The Cardinals will now step on the field looking to put an end to a six-game slide. Today’s opponent – Jacksonville State – has had an up-and-down season. The Gamecocks arrive in Beaumont with a 4-5 (.444) overall record and 2-2 (.500) mark in the WAC-ASUN Challenge. The Gamecocks pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the season, defeating Florida State, 20-17, in Tallahassee in the second week. JSU has posted a 3-4 (.428) record since, and has dropped two of its last three games, but is coming off a 15-point victory last week against Abilene Christian. Saturday’s game is slated to begin at 4 p.m. from Provost Umphrey Stadium, and will be the Cardinals first afternoon home kickoff in 2021. The game will be broadcast live on Newstalk 560 and streamed live on ESPN+.
LU vs. the Gamecocks
When the two schools step on the field today it will mark the first
time the two teams have met on the gridiron. Jacksonville State becomes the sixth first-time opponent the Cardinals have played this season.
Depth Being Put to the Test
The Cardinals depth has been tested at quarterback this season. Due to injuries at the postition, the Cardinals have had to test the depth chart. Last Saturday, freshman Daelyn Williams recorded his first career start and posted strong numbers on the road. The Houston, Texas native completed 9-of-18 (.500) passes for 84 yards and a touchdown. He also carried the ball 11 times for 47 yards.
Home Sweet Home
The Cardinals have made Provost Umphrey Stadium a tough place to play over the course of the past seven seasons, but has struggled recently. LU is 23-24 (.489) at home during that stretch with 10 of the 24 setbacks coming against nationally ranked opponents, including one (Coastal Carolina) that was making the transition to the NCAA FBS level. Since the program’s return Big Red is 31-28 (.525) at Provost Umphrey Stadium.
45 | Jase Williams Freshman, ILB Slidell, La.
46 | Austin Kennedy Freshman, LB Cypress, Texas
47 | Bailey Giffen Senior, K Bryan, Texas
49 | Jaymond Jackson Freshman, DE Lindale, Texas
51 | Joseph Trim Freshman, ILB Sugar Land, Texas
52 | Blake Gotcher Freshman, ILB Little Elm, Texas
53 | Cade Danna Freshman, ILB Lumberton, Texas
55 | James Collins Freshman, OL Mesquite, Texas
50 | Luke Wallis Sophomore, DS Kirbyville, Texas
56 | Addison Shackelford Sophomore, OL Chino Hills, Calif.
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2021 Lamar University Football Roster Name 2 James Jones 2 Vencent Rockwell 3 Jeremy Davis 3 Caimyn Layne 4 Steven Jones 4 Jack Roe 5 Jalen Dummett 5 Anthony Ruffin 6 Darion Peace 6 Erik Pizarro 7 Tyler Jackson 7 Chaz Ward 8 Tyrique Carter 8 Desmond Veals 9 Mike Chandler 9 Kyron Norwood 10 Divine Buckrham 10 Dozie Ifeadi 11 Aaron Calcote 11 Ethan Newton 12 Antorius Hambric Jr. 12 Marcellus Johnson 13 Kameron Ladia 13 Austin Goffney 14 Cameron George 14 Ramond Stevens 15 Jacoby Davis 15 Kimani Johnson 16 Caleb Arnold 16 Anthony Brown 17 Damian Alexander 17 Keshaun Lazard 18 DeMarco Roberts 18 Daelyn Williams 19 Rodney Higdon 20 Jaylon Jackson 21 Greg Hoofkin 22 Jaden Harding 23 Kirkland Banks 24 Devin Thomas 25 Alex Meeks 26 Damashja Harris 27 Tyson King 28 Seth Johnson 29 Alex Connell 30 Adrian Owens 31 Jackson Frazier 32 Patrick Brinkley 33 Jordan Patterson 34 Ladarian Martin 35 Breylon Charles 36 Hunter Batten 37 RJ Carver 38 Alex Auer 39 Colby Sessums 40 Jalen Freeman 41 Kendal Rowan 42 Steve Johnson 43 Dane Jentsch 44 Nathan Gaskamp 45 Jase Williams 46 Austin Kennedy 47 Bailey Giffen 49 Jaymond Jackson
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Pos. Ht. WR 5-8 ILB 6-2 TE 6-5 ILB 6-0 DB 5-8 WR 5-11 QB 6-2 DB 6-1 ILB 6-1 WR 5-11 LB 6-0 RB 6-0 WR 5-10 OLB 6-0 QB 6-0 DB 5-11 DB 6-0 WR 6-1 OLB 6-0 WR 6-2 DB 5-11 WR 6-3 QB 6-3 DB 6-0 QB 5-10 DB 5-10 WR 6-4 DB 5-10 OLB 6-1 QB 6-1 DB 6-0 WR 6-0 DB 5-8 QB 5-10 DB 6-0 RB 5-7 OLB 6-1 DB 5-10 WR 5-10 DB 6-0 DB 5-10 RB 6-2 RB 5-10 DB 5-10 WR 5-10 LB 6-2 RB 6-0 DB 5-11 OLB 5-10 OLB 6-0 DE 6-5 RB 5-9 RB 5-10 K/P 6-0 K/P 6-1 ILB 6-1 OLB 6-2 TE 6-2 DB 5-11 TE 6-1 ILB 6-2 LB 6-2 K 5-9 DE 6-3
Wt. Cl.-Exp. Hometown 167 So.-2L Beaumont, Texas 217 Fr.-1L Dallas, Texas 253 Jr.-1L Houston, Texas 235 Fr.-1L Waxahachie, Texas 163 Jr.-3L Beaumont, Texas 173 So.-2L Humble, Texas 208 Jr.-1L Oakland, Calif. 202 So.-1L Houma, La. 217 Fr.-HS Malakoff, Texas 199 So.-2L Rio Hondo, Texas 226 So.-1L DeSoto, Texas 234 So.-2L Houma, La. 171 Fr.-1L Huntsville, Texas 202 Sr.-4L Beaumont, Texas 190 Fr.-1L Converse, Texas 187 Sr.-2L Hattiesburg, Miss. 193 Sr.-TR Queens, N.Y. 196 Fr.-HS Tyler, Texas 223 Jr.-1L Shreveport, La. 160 Fr.-HS Houston, Texas 183 Fr.-HS Forney, Texas 213 So.-2L Killeen, Texas 218 Fr.-HS Port Arthur, Texas 203 Jr.-TR Cypress, Texas 209 Fr.-TR Missouri City, Texas 158 Fr.-HS New Orleans, La. 212 So..-1L Houston, Texas 170 Fr.-HS Mansfield, Texas 196 Fr.-HS Texarkana, Texas 200 Fr.-HS Houston, Texas 156 Fr.-HS New Orleans, La. 180 Fr.-HS Opelousas, La. 170 Fr.-HS Aledo, Texas 150 Fr.-HS Houston, Texas 191 Jr.-1L Tampa, Fla. 167 Fr.-1L Burleson, Texas 232 Fr.-HS Richmond, Texas 167 Fr.-HS Destrehan, La. 177 Sr.-4L Lake Charles, La. 175 Fr.-RS Saginaw, Texas 170 Fr.-RS Houston, Texas 198 Fr.-HS Killeen, Texas 160 Fr.-HS Greenville, Texas 170 Fr.-HS Houston, Texas 160 Fr.-1L Buna, Texas 208 Fr.-HS Houston, Texas 178 Fr.-HS White Oak, Texas 179 Fr.-HS Missouri City, Texas 208 Fr.-1L Beaumont, Texas 230 Fr.-HS Fort Worth, Texas 240 Fr.-HS New Orleans, La. 232 Jr.-TR Bryan, Texas 216 Fr.-HS McKinney, Texas 177 Fr.-HS Shreveport, La. 183 Fr.-HS Haslet, Texas 240 Fr.-1L Frisco, Texas 207 Fr.-1L Marrero, La. 212 Fr.-HS Port Lavaca, Texas 186 Fr.-HS Grandview, Texas 237 Jr.-1L Midlothian, Texas 227 Fr.-HS Slidell, La. 192 Fr.-RS Cypress, Texas 185 Sr.-2L Bryan, Texas 241 Fr.-HS Lindale, Texas
50 Luke Wallis 51 Joseph Trim 52 Blake Gotcher 53 Cade Danna 55 James Collins 56 Addison Shackelford 57 Tonga Lolohea 58 Zac Yassine 60 Ashton Janise 61 Caleb Leonard 62 Devin Fregia 63 John Farris 64 Carter Murray 65 Jacob Dicharry 68 Alex Acosta 69 Ja’Darrius Winans 71 Jevale Roberson 72 Marcques Mayo 73 Jacob Bayer 74 James Williams 75 Alexander Frithiof 76 Drew Moss 78 Devon King 80 Luke Ferguson 81 Devyn Gibbs 82 Canden Grogan 83 Vernon Mosley III 84 Sterling Herrington 85 Dawud Shorts 86 David Jefferson 87 Cole Kelly 89 Javonta Thomas 90 Tylo Phillips 91 Vincent Rollins 92 Kirsten Williams 93 Jared Byrd 94 Jack McCarthy 95 Caleb Williams 96 Ayden Bell 97 Treviance Bronson 98 Chidera Umeh 99 Reggie Brooks
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6-0 6-0 6-1 5-10 6-3 6-3 6-5 6-0 6-3 6-4 6-3 5-10 6-3 6-5 5-10 6-3 6-2 6-3 6-4 6-3 6-4 6-4 6-2 6-3 6-4 6-3 5-9 6-2 6-0 5-10 6-6 5-11 6-3 6-3 6-3 6-2 6-4 5-11 6-3 6-3 6-4 6-3
219 180 227 173 263 290 300 283 279 315 253 190 304 256 291 320 298 259 286 291 314 280 350 171 217 158 170 219 220 165 219 183 272 296 248 243 249 300 261 275 281 309
So.-2L Fr.-HS Fr.-HS Fr.-HS Fr.-HS So.-TR Fr.-HS Fr.-HS Fr.-HS Fr.-HS Fr.-HS Fr.-1L Fr.-HS Fr.-1L Fr.-RS Fr.-1L Fr.-RS Fr.-RS Fr.-HS Fr.-HS Fr.-RS Fr.-HS Fr.-1L Fr.-HS Fr.-1L Fr.-HS Fr.-HS Fr.-1L Jr.-4L Fr.-HS Fr.-HS Fr.-HS Jr.-1L Jr.-1L Jr.-1L Fr.-TR Fr.-1L Fr.-1L Fr.-HS Fr.-HS Fr.-RS Fr.-HS
Kirbyville, Texas Sugar Land, Texas Little Elm, Texas Lumberton, Texas Mesquite, Texas Chino Hills, Calif. Euless, Texas Sugar Land, Texas Beaumont, Texas Pearland, Texas Liberty, Texas Baytown, Texas Lovelady, Texas Dallas, Texas Deer Park, Texas Minden, La. Cleveland, Texas Opelousas, La. Grandview, Texas DeRidder, La. Springtown, Texas Richardson, Texas Gilmer, Texas Grandview, Texas Mabank, Texas Mont Belvieu, Texas Houston, Texas Silsbee, Texas Humble, Texas Pearland, Texas Friendswood, Texas Van, Texas Collinsville, Miss. Phelan, Calif. Houston, Texas Alexandria, La. Houston, Texas Houston, Texas Silsbee, Texas Katy, Texas Richmond, Texas Wylie, Texas
CARDINALS FOOTBALL 2021 Jacksonville State Football Roster Name 0 Jamari Jemison 1 Nicario Harper 2 Michael Pettway 2 DJ Coleman 3 Pat Jackson 3 Marshall Clark 4 Jayson Jones 4 Lemuel Gordon 5 Josh Samuel 5 Yessman Green 6 Zerrick Cooper 6 George Steele 7 Yul Gowdy 8 Isaiah Montgomery 8 Markail Benton 9 Ahmad Edwards 9 Chris Hardie 10 Zion Webb 11 Leeshoen Jarrett 11 Deco Wilson 12 Umstead Sanders 13 PJ Wells 13 Derek Carter 14 Matthew Caldwell 15 Hunter Raquet 16 La’Derrick Bell 16 Laletia Hale, Jr. 17 Sean Brown 17 Marco Baker 18 Malik Feaster 19 Quan Charleston 20 Uriah West 20 Amon Scarbrough 21 Demarco Price 23 Kolbi Fuqua 24 Markel Cheeseboro 25 Matt LaRoche 26 Ron Wiggins 27 Kaleb Jones 27 Jett Smith 28 Stevonte Tullis 29 Josh Richard 30 Jaylen Swain 31 Hudson Petty 32 Osiris Smith 34 Jalen Bustamante 35 Ricky Samuel 36 Slade Alexander 37 Brenton King 37 Corey Lee 38 Tristan Wells 39 Kyle Holt 39 Noah Fuller 40 Ashton Gulledge 41 Markeyce Troutman 42 Branson Hall 43 Thomas Peterson 44 Pearson Baldwin 45 Cole Fuller 46 Crawford Doyle 47 Alen Karajic 47 John Chisem III 48 Luke Jackson 48 Brock Rechsteiner
Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. CB 5-10 170 FR SAF 6-1 205 R-SO WR 5-10 170 R-FR DE 6-6 245 JR RB 5-9 215 JR LB 6-0 210 R-SO WR 5-10 180 FR DE 6-3 288 R-FR RB 5-11 215 R-JR CB 6-2 178 FR QB 6-3 217 R-SR CB 5-10 180 R-SO CB 5-9 183 R-JR WR 6-0 207 R-Fr. LB 6-2 230 R-JR WR 6-1 185 R-SO DL 6-2 260 R-FR QB 6-0 200 R-JR TE 6-5 200 FR SAF 6-1 195 FR LB 6-2 250 R-SR WR 6-3 190 R-FR CB 5-10 170 FR QB 6-4 195 FR QB 6-4 215 R-JR WR 6-2 198 R-FR LB 6-0 210 R-FR TE 6-5 246 R-FR CB 6-1 180 FR CB 6-0 187 JR WR 6-0 198 R-JR RB 6-0 225 JR SAF 6-0 183 FR CB 5-10 173 R-SO SAF 6-3 212 R-SO RB 6-1 188 FR RB 5-9 185 R-JR RB 5-11 180 FR RB 6-0 195 FR SAF 5-11 185 FR LB 6-0 205 R-JR WR 5-9 175 FR DE 5-10 255 FR SAF 6-1 200 R-FR LB 6-2 215 FR SAF 6-1 197 SO DL 6-3 300 R-FR LB 6-2 200 FR K 5-11 186 R-SR CB 5-11 185 JR LB 5-10 212 R-FR TE 6-3 240 SO SAF 6-1 192 FR SAF 5-11 200 FR DE 6-4 235 R-SO LB 6-2 230 FR LS 6-4 255 R-FR TE 6-3 205 FR TE 6-3 240 FR SAF 5-10 185 R-FR K 6-5 220 FR CB 5-9 160 JR DB 5-11 175 R-FR TE 6-3 207 FR
Hometown Birmingham, Ala. Atlanta, Ga. Alabaster, Ala. Atlanta, Ga. Columbus, Miss. Munford, Ala. Birmingham, Ala. Montgomery, Ala. Greenville, S.C. Mobile, Ala. Jonesboro, Ga. Trussville, Ala. Birmingham, Ala. Atlanta, Ga. Phenix City, Ala. Alabaster, Ala. Vincent, Ala. Phenix City, Ala. Warner Robins, Ga. Talladega, Ala. Port St. Joe, Fla. Rainbow City, Ala. Gardendale, Ala. Auburn, Ala. Santa Cruz, Calif. Anniston, Ala. Montgomery, Ala. Rome, Ga. Terry, Miss. Toccoa, Ga. Linden, Ala. Douglasville, Ga. Pinson, Ala. Douglasville, Ga. Cordova, Ala. Grove Hill, Ala. Venice, Fla. Jacksonville, Ala. Collinsville, Ala. Anniston, Ala. Dothan, Ala. Gadsden, Ala. Oxford, Ala. Whitwell, Tenn. Pleasant Grove, Ala. Alabaster, Ala. Brewton, Ala. Centre, Ala. Auburn, Ga. Pinson, Ala. Talladega, Ala. Atlanta, Ga. Ohatchee, Ala. Hokes Bluff, Ala. Butler, Ga. Marietta, Ga. Mequon, Wis. Springville, Ala. Gardendale, Ala. Homewood, Ala. Ooltewah, Tenn. Pleasant Grove, Ala. Jacksonville, Ala. Woodstock, Ga.
50 Javarius Hoskins DE 51 Omaurion Pope OL 52 Josh Wegener OL 52 Jackson Moses LB 53 Christian Murray LS 54 Jacob Anderson LB 55 Nahum Horton DL 56 Cam Hill OL 58 Tyrese Slocum, Jr. OL 59 Levi Garner OL 60 Zack Cangelosi OL 61 Jackson Hall OL 63 Peyton Maples OL 64 Cade Nayadley OL 65 Michael Shaddix OL 68 J.T. Pennington OL 69 Treylen Brown OL 70 Tylan Grable OL 71 Ashton Grable OL 72 Drew Padgett OL 73 Will O’Steen OL 74 Jacob Dennison OL 75 Ye’Majesty Sanders OL 76 PJ Mixon OL 77 Brevyn Jones OL 78 Jasperlynn Peacock, Jr. OL 80 Dave Russell III WR 81 Keishon Jackson WR 82 Cade Meeks WR 83 Craig Kinsey WR 84 Jacob Jenkins TE 85 Damond Philyaw-Johnson 86 Evan Delp WR 87 Jack Dawson P 87 Matthew Shaddix WR 89 Brody Wood LS 90 Mitchell Etheridge III DL 92 Jackson Luttrell DL 94 Omar Sims DL 96 Grady Trantham DE 98 Carson McCauley K/P 99 Anthony Nesby DL
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260 289 305 200 235 215 300 305 295 285 300 293 295 285 295 305 315 290 304 295 280 300 290 290 270 270 203 195 185 190 240 6-2 183 185 190 185 260 280 280 210 185 315
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Tuscaloosa, Ala. Jacksonville, Ala. Algona, Iowa Jacksonville, Ala. Covington, Ga. Hazel Green, Ala. Centre, Ala. Montgomery, Ala. Memphis, Tenn. Cullman, Ala. Harvest, Ala. Decatur, Ala. Mobile, Ala. Ringgold, Ga. Fort Payne, Ala. Columbiana, Ala. Spartanburg, S.C. Gordon, Ga. Gordon, Ga. Birmingham, Ala. White Plains, Ala. Lexington, Ohio Columbus, Ga. Montgomery, Ala. Center Point, Ala. Mableton, Ga. Oxford, Ala. Dallas, Ga. Ooltewah, Ten. Abbeville, Ala. Hoover, Ala. R-JR Pensacola, Fla. Gadsden, Ala. Sylvania Waters, Australia Fort Payne, Ala. Lineville, Ala. Birmingham, Ala. Rainbow City, Ala. Birmingham, Ala. Alexandria, Ala. Leo, Ind. Atlanta, Ga.
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X TE LT LG Cen. RG RT C Z RB QB
12 80 3 44 65 74 78 74 73 69 71 72 76 62 23 14 6 29 7 20 18 9
Marcellus Johnson Luke Ferguson Jeremy Davis Nathan Gaskamp Jacob Dicharry James Williams Devon King James Williams Jacob Bayer Ja’Darrius Winans Jevale Roberson Marcques Mayo Drew Moss Devin Fregia Kirkland Banks Cameron George Erik Pizarro Alex Connell Chaz Ward Jaylon Jackson Daelyn Williams Mike Chandler
DE NT DT WLB MLB SPUR Bandit SS FS CB CB
49 35 97 99 94 98 2 3 7 30 8 19 11 40 5 12 10 13 9 17 14 4
Jaymond Jackson Breylon Charles Treviance Bronson Reggie Brooks Jack McCarthy Chidera Umeh Vencent Rockwell Caimyn Layne Tyler Jackson Adrian Owens Desmond Veals Rodney Higdon Aaron Calcote Jalen Freeman Anthony Ruffin Antorius Hambric, Jr. Divine Buckrham Austin Goffney Kyron Norwood Damian Alexander Ramond Stevens Steve Jones
K PK P S H
47 39 47 39 47 38 50 63 6
Bailey Giffen Colby Sessums Bailey Giffen Colby Sessums Bailey Giffen Alex Auer Luke Wallis John Farris Erik Pizarro
KR PR
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6-3 6-3 6-5 6-1 6-5 6-3 6-2 6-3 6-4 6-3 6-2 6-3 6-4 6-3 5-10 5-10 5-11 5-10 6-0 5-7 5-10 6-0
213 171 253 237 256 291 350 291 286 320 298 259 280 253 177 209 199 160 234 167 150 190
So. Fr. Jr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. Fr.
QB RB WR WR WR TE LT LG C RG RT
6 14 5 20 13 8 85 4 9 19 84 17 70 74 56 69 60 58 69 76 75 65
Zerrick Cooper Matthew Caldwell Josh Samuel Uriah West P.J. Wells Isaiah Montgomery Damond Philyaw-Johnson Jayson Jones Ahmad Edwards Quan Charleston Jacob Jenkins Sean Brown Tylan Grable Jacob Dennison Cam Hill Treylen Brown Zack Cangelosi Tyrese Slocum, Jr. Treylen Brown P.J. Mixon Ye’Majesty Sanders Michael Shaddix
6-3 6-4 5-11 6-0 6-3 6-0 6-0 5-10 6-1 6-0 6-3 6-5 6-7 6-6 6-1 6-3 6-3 6-4 6-3 6-4 6-5 6-4
217 195 215 225 190 207 207 180 185 198 240 246 290 300 305 315 300 295 315 290 290 295
Sr. Fr. Jr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. Jr. Fr. Fr. So. Fr. Jr. Fr. Jr. Jr. Fr. Jr. Jr. Jr.
6-3 6-5 6-3 6-3 6-4 6-4 6-2 6-0 6-0 6-2 6-0 6-0 6-0 6-1 6-1 5-11 6-0 6-0 5-11 6-0 5-10 5-8
241 240 275 309 249 281 217 235 226 208 202 191 223 240 202 183 193 203 187 156 158 163
Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. Fr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Fr. So. Fr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Fr. Fr. Jr.
12 9 92 4 99 93 2 30 23 31 3 16 8 28 7 17 20 5 1 11 18 0
Umstead Sanders Chris Hardie Jackson Luttrell Lemuel Gordon Anthony Nesby Dacorrion West D.J. Coleman Jaylen Swain Kolbi Fuqua Hudson Petty Marshall Clark Laletia Hale, Jr. Markail Benton Stevonte Tullis Yul Gowdy Marco Baker Amon Scarbrough Yessman Green Nicario Harper Deco Wilson Malik Feaster Jamari Jemison
6-2 6-2 6-3 6-3 6-1 6-3 6-6 5-10 6-3 6-1 6-0 6-0 6-2 6-0 5-9 6-1 6-0 6-2 6-1 6-1 6-0 5-10
250 260 280 288 315 325 245 255 212 200 210 210 230 205 183 180 183 178 205 195 187 170
Sr. Fr. So. Fr. So. So. Jr. Fr. So. Fr. So. Fr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. Fr. Jr. Fr.
5-9 6-1 5-9 6-1 5-9 6-0 6-0 5-10 5-11
185 183 185 183 185 177 219 190 199
Sr. Fr. Sr. Fr. Sr. Fr. So. Fr. So.
DE DT NT Ban NICK MLB WLB CB SS FS CB KO
6-5
220
Fr.
5-10 5-7 5-10 5-7
177 167 177 167
Sr. Fr. Sr. Fr.
Special Teams
Defense
Special Teams
47
Alen Karajic
PK P
47
Alen Karajic
6-5
220
Fr.
87
Jack Dawson
6-3
185
Fr.
LS
43
Thomas Peterson
6-4
255
Fr.
H
87
Jack Dawson
6-3
185
Fr.
KR PR
26 7 19
Ron Wiggins Yul Gowdy Quan Charleston
5-11 5-9 6-0
180 183 198
Fr. Jr. Jr.
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57 | Tonga Lolohea Freshman, DE Euless, Texas
58 | Zac Yassine Freshman, DL Sugar Land, Texas
60 | Ashton Janise Freshman, OL Beaumont, Texas
61 | Caleb Leonard Freshman, OL Pearland, Texas
62 | Devin Fregia Freshman, TE Liberty, Texas
63 | John Farris Freshman, DS Baytown, Texas
64 | Carter Murray Freshman, OL Lovelady, Texas
65 | Jacob Dicharry Freshman, OL Dallas, Texas
68 | Alex Acosta Freshman, OL Deer Park, Texas
69 | Ja’Darrius Winans Freshman, OL Minden, La.
71 | Jevale Roberson Freshman, OL Cleveland, Texas
72 | Marcques Mayo Freshman, OL Opelousas, La
73 | Jacob Bayer Freshman, OL Grandview, Texas
74 | James Williams Freshman, OL DeRidder, La.
75 | Alexander Frithiof Freshman, OL Springtown, Texas
76 | Drew Moss Freshman, OL Richardson, Texas
78 | Devon King Freshman, OL Richardson, Texas
80 | Luke Ferguson Freshman, WR Grandview, Texas
81 | Devyn Gibbs Freshman, TE Mabank, Texas
82 | Canden Grogan Freshman, WR Mont Belvieu, Texas
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83 | Vernon Mosley III Freshman, WR Houston, Texas
84 | Sterling Herrington Freshman, TE Silsbee, Texas
85 | Dawud Shorts Senior, TE Humble, Texas
86 | David Jefferson Freshman, WR Pearland, Texas
87 | Cole Kelly Freshman, TE Friendswood, Texas
89 | Jovonta Thomas Freshman, WR Van, Texas
90 | Tylo Phillips Junior, DL Collinsville, Miss.
91 | Vincent Rollins Junior, DL Phelan, Calif.
92 | Kirsten Williams Junior, DL Houston, Texas
93 | Jared Byrd Freshman, DL Alexandria, La.
94 | Jack McCarthy Freshman, DL Houston, Texas
95 | Caleb Williams Freshman, DL Houston, Texas
98 | Chidera Umeh Freshman, DL Richmond, Texas
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96 | Ayden Bell Freshman, DL Silsbee, Texas
99 | Reggie Brooks Freshman, DL Wylie, Texas
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97 | Treviance Bronson Freshman, DT Katy, Texas
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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CARDINALS FOOTBALL 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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