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McNeese State Football TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Winning Tradition 2 Table of Contents 3 Quick Facts 4 Covering the Pokes 5 Team of the 2000s 6 Tradition of Excellence 7 McNeese Hall of Fame 8 Cowboys in the Pros 9 McNeese in the Postseason 10-11 Cowboy Stadium 12-13 2015 Roster 14-34 Cowboy Profiles 35 Head Coaching Legacy 36-37 Head Coach Matt Viator 38 All-Time Coaching Staff 39 Lance Guidry, Defensive Coordinator 40 Tim Leger, Offensive Coordinator 41 Slade Nagle, RB/Special Teams Coord. 42 Manny Michel, Defensive Line 43 Lark Hebert, Linebackers 44 Chris Hampton, Defensive Backs 45 Toby Willis, Tight Ends 2

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46 Landon Hoefer, Quarterbacks 47 Eman Naghavi, Offensive Line 48 Jason Little, Eric Ortego Drew Smith, Fred Thomas 49 The Southland Conference 50 2015 Opponent Series 51 All-Time Opponent Records 52-53 2014 Final Statistics 54-59 2014 Game Recaps 60-64 Year-by-Year Results 65-72 Records 73-74 All-Time Lettermen 74-75 Award Winners 76 All-Americans 77 R.L. Cline, Sr. MVP Award 78 Desmond Jones Award 79 Cowboys in the National Rankings 80 Prominent McNeese Alumni

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2015 Football Media Guide Credits Editor: Matthew Bonnette McNeese SID Edtorial Assistance: Louis Bonnette Pam Lafosse Assistant SID Hunter Bower SID Assistant Mason Lyon Student Assistant Design and Layout: Matthew Bonnette McNeese SID Photography: Rod Anderson Louis Bonnette Summer Boudreaux Ricky Hickman Richard Martin Kirk Meche Raymond Stewart Printing: Port Printing of Lake Charles The 2015 McNeese Cowboy football media guide is a product of McNeese Athletics and is intended for sole purpose for members of the media.

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Cowboy Football Quick Facts McNEESE FOOTBALL

Starters Returning: 17 (9 offense; 7 defense; 1 specialist) Starters Lost: 7 (2 offense; 4 defense; 1 specialist) Letterwinners Returning: 64 (34 offense, 29 defense, 1 specialist) Letterwinners Lost: 16 (5 offense; 10 defense; 1 specialist) Offensive System: Multiple Pro Defensive System: 4-2-5 Athletics Director: Bruce Hemphill Athletics Department Phone: 337-475-5200 Head Coach: Matt Viator (McNeese State, 1986) Record at School (Years): 68-32 (9) Career Record (Years): 68-32 (9) Southland Record (Years): 45-18 (9) Football Office Phone: 337-475-5235 Best time to reach Coach Viator: Contact SID Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator: Lance Guidry Offensive Coordinator/Wide Receivers: Tim Leger Special Teams Coordinator/Running Backs: Slade Nagle Linebackers: Lark Hebert Defensive Line: Manny Michel Defensive Backs: Chris Hampton Offensive Line: Eman Naghavi Tight Ends: Toby Willis Quarterbacks: Landon Hoefer Assistant Athletics Director/Sports Information Director: Matthew Bonnette Office Phone: 337-475-5207 Cell Phone: 337-263-4822 Email: wbonnette@mcneese.edu Assistant SID: Pam Lafosse Assistant SID: Hunter Bower Athletics Website: McNeeseSports.com

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McNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY

Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana (90,000+) Founded: 1939 Joined Southland: 1972 Enrollment: 8,900 Nickname: Cowboys Colors: Blue (287) and Gold (116) President: Dr. Philip C. Williams Athletics Director: Bruce Hemphill Associate AD/Compliance/SWA: Bridget Martin Assistant AD/Mktg, Ticketing, Game Ops: Jacob Fontenot Dir. of Ticket Operations/Asst. Game Ops: Stephen Gugliucci Assistant AD/Business Operations: Art Woods Faculty Athletic Representative: Dr. Mike Soileau Ticket Office Phone: 337-562-4MSU

COWBOY FOOTBALL HISTORY

First Year of Football: 1940 First Year of Southland Football: 1972 All-Time Record (Years): 470-278-13 (71) All-Time Southland Record (Years): 165-87-7 (43) 2014 Overall Record: 6-5 2014 Southland Record, Place: 4-4, T6th Southland Championships (Last): 13 (2009) NCAA Division I Playoff Appearances (Last): 15 (2013)

COWBOY STADIUM

Year Opened: 1965 Record at Stadium (Years): 192-87-5 (50) Capacity: 17,610 Louis Bonnette Field: Artificial, GeoMax2 Press Box Phone: 337-475-5225

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Covering the Pokes PRESS CREDENTIALS

Requests for credentials should be made to: Matthew Bonnette, Sports Information Director, McNeese State University (wbonnette@mcneese. edu) or by calling 337-475-5207.

COACH INTERVIEWS

Coach Matt Viator will hold weekly press conferences on Monday mornings in the Club Level (second floor of the Jack V. Doland Field House). He can also be contacted at 337-475-5214.

PLAYER INTERVIEWS

Members of the media are requested to go through the SID office to arrange player interviews. No player interviews will be conducted after Tuesday.

COWBOY PRACTICES

Are open to the public and to the media. They take place on the A. I. Ratcliff practice field which is located on the east side of Cowboy Stadium.

PRESS BOX

The McNeese press box - the A. W. Noland Skyranch - is a three deck facility that houses private boxes (first and second level), opened reserved seating (second level) and the media (third level). The camera deck runs the length of the press box and is located underneath the first level. Two elevators provide access. Press Credentials: will be left at the press box lobby. Photo Deck: Located underneath the first level; access is by elevator; lighting is rated at 4200 Kelvin. Services: Meals are served prior to each game; press box is wireless. Phone Number: (337) 475-5225 Press Parking: Located on the southwest side of press box.

McNEESE FOOTBALL BEAT

Print Lake Charles American Press: Beat Writer - Alex Hickey (ahickey@ americanpress.com), Jim Gazzolo (jgazzolo@americanpress.com); P. O. Box 2893, Lake Charles,LA 70602, 337-494-4069 Southwest Daily: Rod Anderson (louisianarod@yahoo.com), sports editor, 716 E.Napoleon, Sulphur, LA 70663, 337-527-7075 Jennings Daily News: (jdnsports@bellsouth.net), 238 Market St., Jennings, LA, 70546, 337-824-3011 Lagniappe: Rick Sarro (rsarro@bellsouth.net), sports writer, 2906 Deaton St., Lake Charles, LA 70601, 337-433-8501 Electronic KPLC-TV (NBC): 704 Bilbo, Lake Charles,LA 70601, Brady Reynaud (breynaud@kplctv.com), Rebecca Cade (rcade@kplctv.com), 337-437-7563 KVHP-TV (FOX): 129 West Prien Lake Road, Lake Charles,LA 70601, (AC 337-474-1316) KEZM Radio: Bruce Merchant, Duane Bergeron, 208 S. Huntington St.,Sulphur, LA 70663 (AC 337, 527-3611, FAX 527-0213) MCNEESE RADIO: Gator Broadcasting on Gator 99.5 (FM)...announcers are Tom Hoefer (play-by-play), Johnny Suydam (analyst), Ron Hayes (sideline)

POST GAME INTERVIEWS

Interviews will be conducted on Louis Bonnette Field immediately following the game. Interview requests should be made with 7 minutes to play in the 4th quarter to a member of the McNeese SID staff. Elevators for the media will go down to the playing field with 5 minutes to play in the game.

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McNeese in the 2000s 6 Southland Conference Championships 2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009

2015 Cowboy Schedule September 5 at LSU 6:30 p.m. 12 *Incarnate Word 6 p.m.

National Coach of the Year Tommy Tate, 2003

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19 *at Stephen F. Austin 26 Mississippi College

3 Southland Conference Coaches of the Year Matt Viator, 2007 and 2006; Tommy Tate, 2003 2 Louisiana Coaches of the Year Matt Viator, 2006; Tommy Tate, 2003 5 Southland Conference Players of the Year Derrick Fourroux, 2009; Bryan Smith, 2007; Steven Whitehead, 2006; B.J. Sams, 2003; Hadley Prince, 2002 Louisiana Player of the Year Derrick Fourroux, 2009

Southland Conference Offensive Lineman of the Year Arinze Agada, 2013 3 Southland Conference Freshmen of the Year Malcolm Bronson, 2009; Derrick Fourroux, 2006; Blake Bercegeay, 2005

2 Southland Conference Newcomers of the Year Andre Anderson, 2010; Roderick Royal, 2002

Louisiana Newcomer of the Year Roderick Royal, 2002

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November 7 *Sam Houston State 21 *at Lamar * SLC Games

2 Southland Conference Defensive Players of the Year Bryan Smith, 2006; Joe Judge, 2001

2 Louisiana Freshmen of the Year Malcolm Bronson, 2009; Derrick Fourroux, 2006

October 3 *at Nicholls 3 p.m. 10 *Southeastern La. 6 p.m. 17 *at Central Arkansas 6 p.m. 24 *Northwestern State (Homecoming) 6 p.m. 31 *at Abilene Christian 2 p.m.

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4 Southland Conference Offensive Players of the Year Cody Stroud, 2013; Toddrick Pendland, 2008; Vick King, 2003 and 2002

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6 p.m. 6 p.m. All Times Central

2014 Results (6-5, 4-4 SLC) September 6 at Nebraska L 31-24 13 Prairie View W 48-16 27 Arkansas Tech W 61-7 October 4 *Nicholls W 45-3 11 *at Sam Houston State L 38-22 18 *Abilene Christian W 31-20 25 *at Incarnate Word W 41-21 November 1 *at Northwestern State W 35-28 8 *Stephen F. Austin L 31-16 15 *at Southeastern La. L 28-9 22 *Lamar L 27-24 * SLC Games

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Cowboys in Various Halls of Fame McNeese football has a long standing tradition of not only winning, but winning with top-caliber athletes. Three members of the Cowboy football family have been inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame, most recently, Leonard Smith in 2015. Cowboy legend Buford Jordan was inducted in 2011 while head coach and administrator Jack Doland was inducted in 2002. Smith was also inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2014, joining former player R.C. Slocum who was inducted in 2012. In 2015, Doland was inducted into the Southland Conference Hall of Honor while former coach Bobby Keasler took his place in the Hall of Honor in 2014. There are 63 football players, coaches and administrators that have been inducted into the McNeese Hall of Fame. In 2014, football greats Kavika Pittman, Derrick Fourroux, Charles Jefferson, and Tony Citizen were enshrined into the Hall. In all, there are 27 members of the McNeese athletic family to hold their place in 13 different Halls of Fame, not including the 141 members of the McNeese Hall of Fame. College Football Hall of Fame R.C. Slocum, 2012 Leonard Smith, 2014 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Joe Dumars, 2006 College Basketball Hall of Fame Joe Dumars, 2006 CoSIDA Hall of Fame Louis Bonnette, 2008 Texas A&M Athletic Hall of Fame R.C. Slocum, 2008 National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame Tom Sestak, 2007 Buffalo Bills Wall of Fame Tom Sestak, 1987

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Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Leonard Smith, 2015 Buford Jordan, 2011 Joe Dumars, 2003 Dr. Jack Doland, 2002 Louis Bonnette, 2001 Ralph O. Ward, 1991 Bill Reigel, 1988 Southland Hall of Honor Moe O’Brien, 1999 Louis Bonnette, 2007 Bob Hayes, 2007 Joe Dumars, 2009 Harold V. “Sonny” Watkins, 2011 Kerry Joseph, 2012 Bobby Keasler, 2014 LABC Mr. Louisiana Basketball Ralph O. Ward, 1977 Louis Bonnette, 2013

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Louisiana Athletic Trainers Hall of Fame Dowell Fontenot, 1981 Jim Murphy, 1989 Dr. David Drez, 1989 Ricky Mestayer, 2001 Louisiana Assoc. of Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame Bill Reigel, 1978 Ralph O. Ward, 1978 Frank Glenn, 1984 Stan Kernan, 1988 Joe Dumars, 1990 Edmond Lawrence, 1993 Dave Simmons, 2007

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McNeese State Director of Athletics Bruce Hemphill (far left) with the 2014 Hall of Fame Inductees (L-R): Tony Citizen (football), Derrick Fourroux (football), Lee Holland (men’s tennis coach), Charles Jefferson (football), Kavika Pittman (football), Michael Roberson (track and field). The McNeese State Hall of Fame was founded in 1980 by retired sports information director Louis Bonnette. The Hall recognizes those who have distinguished themselves in athletics at the university. Membership in the Hall now numbers 135. Current SID Matthew Bonnette serves as chairman of the Hall of Fame committee. The committee includes Louis Bonnette, Johnny Suydam, Ron Hayes, Pam Lafosse, Dr. Daryl Burckel, Bruce Hemphill, Keri Ange Gilroy, Hubert Boales, Bob Fuhrer, and Theron McClendon. The home for the Hall of Fame is located near the entrance of the Jack Doland Athletic fieldhouse.

Members of the McNeese Hall of Fame Charles Allen ‘10 - football Charles Ayro ‘10 - football Kent Andrews ‘98 - basketball Bobby Barnes ‘93 - baseball/track Jerome Batiste ‘10 - basketball Billy Blakeman ‘09 - football Hubert Boales ‘05 - coach Louis Bonnette ‘02 - sports information Bud Bono ‘05 - golf Don Breaux ‘84 - football Clyde Briley ‘89 - basketball Zack Bronson ‘07 - football Jim Brown ‘91 - tennis Ben Broussard ‘07 - baseball Daryl Burckel ‘02 - football Terry Burrows ‘09 - baseball Dudley Carver ‘04 - basketball Jesse Castete ‘82 - football Vicky Chapman ‘85 - basketball Leonard Chisholm ‘07 - track Tony Citizen ‘14 - football Lonnie Collins ‘13 - football Gerald Conner ‘95 - football Brian Cooper ‘99 - track Mike Croker ‘06 - baseball Wayne Cusic ‘85 - coach/administrator Charles Decker ‘84 - basketball/baseball Jules DeRouen ‘82 - football Les DeVall ‘83 - coach Jack Doland ‘90 - coach/administrator Dr. David Drez ‘10 - sports medicine Shanie Dugas ‘11 - baseball Joe Dumars ‘94 - basketball Ernie Duplechin ‘95 - coach/administrator Richard Ellender ‘03 - football Errol Eschete ‘97 - football

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Doug Farr ‘06 - golf Henry Fields ‘09 - football James Files ‘92 - football Dowell Fontenot ‘80 - boxing Ray Fontenot ‘89 - baseball Rocke Fournet ‘01 - football Derrick Fourroux ‘14 - football Doug Frugé ‘13 - football Bob Fuhrer ‘11 - football Billy Gabbert ‘08 - golf Keri Ange Gilroy ‘07 - track Frank Glenn ‘81 - basketball Tim Graham ‘95 - golf Ed Green ‘00 - basketball Larry Grissom ‘85 - football Evans Guidroz ‘87 - boxing Paul Guidry ‘91 - football Ellis Guillory ‘94 - coach Rusty Guilbeau ‘01 - football Rogers Hampton ‘93 - football Wayne Hanson ‘13 - coach Bob Hayes ‘00 - coach Nick Hebert ‘05 - football Craig Henry ‘98 - track Vicente Hernandez ‘04 - tennis Lee Holland ‘14 - tennis coach Bob Howell ‘08 - football Terry Irving ‘09 - football Amos Ivey ‘86 - baseball Pat Jean ‘96 - basketball Charles Jefferson ‘14 - football Desmond Jones ‘97 - football Bill Jongbloed ‘87 - track Buford Jordan ‘93 - football Kerry Joseph ‘06 - football Lenny Kahn ‘00 - football

Bobby Keasler ‘06 - coach Stan Kernan ‘83 - basketball Glenn Kidder ‘86 - football Wayne Kingery ‘80 - football Kamryn Koch ‘13 - soccer David Kohrs ‘11 - track Charles Kuehn ‘80 - football Lester Landry ‘01 - football Cherilyn Lantrip ‘04 - softball David Lawrence ‘99 - basketball Edmond Lawrence ‘88 - basketball Arthur Lee ‘99 - coach Darrell Lester ‘02 - football Tangela McAlister ‘06 - basketball Theron McClendon ‘98 - football Richard McNabb ‘08 - basketball Fanahan McSweeney ‘97 - track Demond Mallet ‘12 - men’s basketball Rabbit Manuel ‘84 - boxing Carlos Medrano ‘03 - tennis Dick Miller ‘91 - basketball John Miller ‘07 - football James Moore ‘88 - football Roy Moore ‘87 - football Dicky Morgan ‘90 - track George Murphy ‘92 - basketball Jim Murphy ‘11 - athletic trainer Carroll Neely ‘83 - football Fred Norris ‘96 - track Pat O’Brien ‘81 - golf Pat O’Callaghan ‘05 - track Anissa Parker ‘12 - volleyball Carlos Perez ‘04 - tennis Phillip Perry ‘88 - boxing Charlie Phillips ‘13 - baseball Kavika Pittman ‘14 - football

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David Poche ‘89 - football Jim Pousson ‘08 - football Charles Powell ‘99 - football Hadley Prince ‘12 - football Anthony Pullard ‘11 - basketball A. I. Ratcliff ‘81 - coach/administrator Henry Ray ‘90 - basketball Bill Reigel ‘80 - basketball Michael Roberson ‘14 - track & field Ann Roubique ‘01 - softball/basketball John Rudd ‘86 - basketball Curtis St. Mary ‘03 - basketball Ruble Scarborough ‘08 - basketball/track Tom Sestak ‘83 - football Artie Shankle ‘05 - football Jimmie Shields ‘96 - basketball R. C. Slocum ‘04 - football Leonard Smith ‘96 - football Neal Spencer ‘10 - baseball Stephen Starring ‘00 - football Charlie Stevenson ‘03 - football/baseball Jes Stewart ‘12 - men’s tennis Don Stump ‘02- football Kenneth Sweeney ‘92 - football Johnnie Thibodeaux ‘97 - football Kevin Toth ‘03 - track Don Troutman ‘02 - basketball/track Nolan Viator ‘98 - football Merlin Walet ‘94 - football Ralph Ward ‘82- coach Sita Waru ‘09 - track Sonny Watkins ‘12 - administrator Frederico Zarazua ‘81 - tennnis

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Cowboys in the Pros Cowboys in the NFL Draft

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Pokes in the Pro Ranks 1940s Wayne Kingery (Baltimore) 1950s Jesse Castete (Los Angeles, Chicago) 1960s Don Breaux (Denver, San Diego, Houston), Paul Guidry (Buffalo, Houston), Darrell Lester (Minnesota), Tom Sestak (Buffalo), Merlin Walet (Denver) 1970s James Files (Pittsburgh), Mike McArthur (CFL), Artie Shankle (CFL) 1980s Richard Ellender (Houston), Rusty Guilbeau (New York, Cleveland), Bryan Hicks (Cincinnati), Charles Jefferson (Houston), Flip Johnson (Buffalo, Green Bay), Buford Jordan (New Orleans), Keith Ortego (Chicago), Leonard Smith (St. Louis, Buffalo), Stephen Starring (New England, Detroit), Derrick Batiste (WFL), Jonathan Mitchell (WFL)

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Year Rd Overall Name 2009 6 175 Quentin Lawrence 2008 3 80 Bryan Smith 2004 3 73 Keith Smith 1999 5 141 Reggie Nelson 1996 2 37 Kavika Pittman 1995 5 163 Ronald Cherry 1994 4 115 Terry Irving 1984 8 221 Ronnie Landry 1983 1 17 Leonard Smith 3 74 Stephen Starring 8 216 Carlton Briscoe 1982 3 73 Rusty Guilbeau 1980 5 113 Bryan Hicks 12 331 Harry Price 1979 4 105 Charles Jefferson 9 243 Richard Ellender 1976 2 56 James Files 1972 14 364 Mike O’Quinn 1964 9 66 Darrell Lester 1956 24 94 Jesse Castete

Team Kansas City Philadelphia Detroit San Diego Dallas Detroit Arizona Miami St. Louis New England Green Bay St. Louis Cincinnati San Diego Denver Houston Pittsburgh Washington Minnesota Chicago

Pos. WR DE DB OL DL OL LB RB DB WR DB DL DB WR DB WR OL OL RB RB

1990s Zack Bronson (San Francisco, St. Louis), Kavika Pittman (Dallas, Denver, Carolina), Terry Irving (Arizona), Chad Reeves (New England), Adam Henry (New Orleans), Ronald Cherry (Atlanta), Kerry Joseph (Cincinnati, Seattle, Ottawa, Saskatchewan, Toronto), Cowboys in the USFL Draft Reggie Nelson (San Diego, Jacksonville, Green Bay, CFL), Delphfrine Lee (New York Jets), Chris Fontenot Buford Jordan N.O. Breakers RB (Philadelphia), Damien Morris(CFL), Donnie Ashley 1984 1 (CFL)

Cowboys in the AFL Draft

2000s Wes Hines (Minnesota), Joe Judge (Tennessee), Jimmy Redmond (Tennessee, Jacksonville), Kerry Joseph (CFL, Player of the Year), Charlie Hebert (CFL), Keith Smith (Detroit), B. J. Sams (Baltimore), Roderick Royal (Atlanta), Vick King (New York Jets), Luke Lawton (New York Giants, Indianapolis Colts, Philadelphia), Andy Bertrand (New York Giants), Bryan Smith (Philadelphia Eagles, Jacksonville), Darrick Brown (Oakland), Marcus Brown (St. Louis), Quinten Lawrence (Kansas City, Miami), Jeremy Haynes (Tennessee), Devin Holland (Tampa Bay, Washington).

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Cowboys Currently in the Pros Malcolm Bronson (Chicago Bears) Everett Ellefsen (Hamilton Tiger-Cats - CFL) Antoine Everett (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) Nic Jacobs (Jacksonville Jaguars) Steven Whitehead (Tri Cities Fever - IFL)

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2 Division I National Title Appearances (1997 & 2002) • 15Division I Playoff Appearances • 13 SLC Championships

McNeese in the Postseason With 15 appearances in the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs (FCS), McNeese State more than doubles the appearances of any other Southland Conference school. The Cowboys have posted an 11-15 record in the FCS playoffs, including two national championship appearances (1997 and 2002) and another semifinal spot (1995). McNeese has also appeared in three Independence Bowl games, including a 20-16 victory over Tulsa in the inaugural bowl game on Dec. 13, 1976. It was the first time McNeese appeared in a Division I postseason game. Other appearances were a 31-7 loss to Art Monk’s Syracuse team in the 1979 bowl and a 16-14 setback to Southern Mississippi in 1980. In 1991, McNeese State made its first of five straight appearances in the FCS playoffs, falling to No. 1 ranked Nevada 22-16. The Cowboys won their first playoff game the next year in a 23-20 win over Idaho but fell 29-7 to Northern Iowa in the quarterfinals. In 1995, McNeese capped off a perfect 11-0 regular season with a trip to its first-ever semifinals, but Marshall freshman quarterback Chad Pennington led his Thundering Herd to a 25-13 win. In 1997, McNeese slugged its way in dramatic fashion into its first FCS title game appearance, only to see it fall 10-9 to Youngstown, and in 2002, returned to the championship in a 34-14 loss to Western Kentucky, a team it had beaten convincingly earlier in the season, 38-13.

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1980 INDEPENDENCE BOWL

Southern Miss 10 0 0 6 -- 16 McNeese 0 7 7 0 -- 14 December 13, 1980 at Shreveport, La. (42,600) The Cowboys had two scoring shots at the goalline in the final quarter of play but couldn’t punch over the winning td. Southern Miss stopped the Pokes at the 13 yard line on one occasion and recovered a fumble on the other. Still, it was an outstanding game between the two teams. Theron McClendon led the Cowboy rushing attack with 97 yards on 20 carries while quarterback Stephen Starring passed for 139 yards and ran for 82 more. (Scoring) SM - Winston Walker, 36 field goal. SM - Clemon Terrell, 14 run. Walker kick Mc - Buford Jordan, 1 run. Don Stump kick Mc - Stephen Starring, 4 run. Stump kick SM - Mike Woodard, 1 run. Kick failed (McNeese Team Leaders) Rushing - Theron McClendon (20-97), Stephen Starring (23-82), Buford Jordan (12-50). Passing - Starring (6-12-0-139). Receiving - Mark Barousse (2-69), McClendon (2-31). 1979 INDEPENDENCE BOWL Syracuse 0 3 7 21 -- 31 McNeese 0 0 7 0 -- 7 December 15, 1979 at Shreveport, La. (27,234) McNeese made it a strong battle for three full quarters but depth wore the Pokes down in the fourth period when Syracuse scored 21 points. The Cowboys had been only three points behind heading into the final frame. Syracuse turned two pass interceptions into tds in the fourth quarter. McNeese tackle Clay Carroll was named the game’s outstanding defensive player. (Scoring) S - Gary Anderson, 40 field goal S - Ken Mandeville, 1 run. Anderson kick Mc - Chad Millet, 4 run. Don Stump kick S - Art Monk, 9 pass from Bill Hurley. Anderson kick S - Hurley, 1 run. Anderson kick S - Tom Matichak, 6 run. Anderson kick (McNeese Team Leaders) Rushing - Artie Shankle (16-85,), Oliver Hadnot (5-24), Theron McClendon (4-16). Passing - Millet 17-5-3-102. Receiving - Randy Branch (2-33), Harry Price (2-55). 1976 INDEPENDENCE BOWL McNeese 3 3 8 6 -- 20 Tulsa 7 0 6 3 -- 16 December 13, 1976 at Shreveport, La. (15,542) The Cowboys left numerous starters at home for this game because of various reasons but came from behind to win in one of the nation’s biggest upsets of the season. Oliver Hadnot went 25 yards up the middle of the Tulsa defense to score the winning td with only 37 seconds left in the game. This was the

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first Independence Bowl game and the first time for McNeese to appear in a Division 1 post season game. The Cowboys had earned the berth by winning the Southland Conference title. Quarterback Terry McFarland was named the bowl’s outstanding player. (Scoring) T - Thomas Bailey, 1 run. Steve Cox kick Mc - Jan Peebles, 42 field goal Mc - Peebles, 34 field goal Mc - Mike McArthur, 1 run. Terry McFarland run. T - Mel McGowen, 65 ret of blocked punt. Kick blocked T - Cox, 38 field goal M - Oliver Hadnot, 25 run. Pass failed (McNeese Team Leaders) Rushing - Terry McFarland (17-71), Oliver Hadnot (13-57), Mike McArthur (13-19). Passing - McFarland (15-4-1-29). Receiving - Alan Heisser (2-35), Richard Ellender (2-19). 1971 GRANTLAND RICE BOWL Tennessee State 0 6 13 7 -- 26 McNeese 0 16 7 0 -- 23 December 11, 1971 at Baton Rouge, La. (15,271) In a battle of NCAA Divison II powers, McNeese and Tennessee State hooked up in an old fashion dual. McNeese missed two attempts at a score in the final quarter of play. The Pokes had been ranked No. 1 in the nation during the season. (Scoring) Mc - Spencer Thomas, fumble rec in end zone. Larry Grissom kick T - Shawney Wynn, fumble rec in end zone. Kick failed Mc - Robert Rowe, 20 pass from Greg Davis. Kick failed Mc - Grissom, 40 field goal T - John Holland, 8 pass from Joe Gilliam. Alfred Reese kick T - Holland, 17 pass from Gilliam. Kick failed M - James Moore, 5 pass from Allan Dennis. Grissom kick. T - Ollie Smith, 45 pass from Gilliam. Reese kick. (McNeese Team Leaders) Rushing - Larry Grissom (23-98), Allan Dennis (4-39). Passing - Greg Davis (24-12-2-2151), Dennis (6-5-0-95-1). Receiving - Enos Hicks (4-93), Robert Rowe (4-78-1), James Moore (4-53-1), Spencer Thomas (4-73). OTHER BOWL GAMES 1951 COSMOPOLITAN BOWL: McNeese 13, Louisiana College 6 (played in Alexandria, La.) 1949 OIL BOWL: Panola Junior College 33, McNeese Junior College 8 (played in Carthage, Tx.) 1947 CAJUN BOWL: McNeese Junior College 0, Arkansas A&M 0 (played in Lake Charles, La.) 1946 TUNG BOWL: Pearl River Junior College 12, McNeese Junior College 6 (played in Poplarville, Miss.) BOWL GAME HONORS 1980 - Independence Bowl (Stephen Starring, outstanding offensive player) 1979 - Independence Bowl (Clay Carroll, outstanding defensive player) 1976 - Independence Bowl (Terry McFarland, outstanding offensive player) 1971 - Grantland Rice Bowl (Charles Allen, outstanding defensive player)

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1997

Jacksonville State 31, McNeese 10 2009

McNeese 19, Montana 14

2nd round • Cowboy Stadium,

1st round • Cowboy Stadium, 10,009

New Hampshire 49, McNeese 13 2007

1st round • Cowboy Stadium • 13,681 Quarterfinals • Macomb, IL • 5,000

McNeese 14, Western Illinois 12

Semifinals • Newark, DE • 14,461

McNeese 23, Delaware 21

Championship • Chattanooga, TN • 14,771 1st round • Cowboy Stadium, 9,213 Youngstown State 10, McNeese 9

Eastern Washington 44, McNeese 15 2006

1995

Montana 31, McNeese 6 2003

Quarterfinals • Cowboy Stadium • 17,239

1st round • Missoula, MT, 20,077

1st round • Cowboy Stadium, 14,300

Northern Arizona 35, McNeese State 3 2002

1st round • Cowboy Stadium • 15,736

McNeese 33, Idaho 3

McNeese 52, Delaware 18

Semifinals • Cowboy Stadium • 18,018

Marshall 25, McNeese 13 1994

1st round • Cowboy Stadium • 16,000 1st round • Cowboy Stadium, 16,211) McNeese 38, Idaho 21 McNeese State 21, Montana State 14 Quarterfinals • Missoula, MT • 8,419, snow Quarterfinals • Cowboy Stadium, 15,758 Montana 30, McNeese 28

McNeese State 24, Montana 20

Semifinals • Cowboy Stadium • 16,517

1993

1st round• Cowboy Stadium • 17,176 Championship • Chattanooga, TN • 12,360 McNeese 34, William & Mary 28 Quarterfinals • Cowboy Stadium • 16,000 Western Kentucky 34, McNeese 14

McNeese 39, Villanova 28

Troy State 35, McNeese 28 1st round • Cowboy Stadium • 12,450 1992 1st round • Moscow, ID • 6,000 Maine 14, McNeese 10 McNeese 23, Idaho 20 2000 Quarterfinals • Cedar Falls, IA • 13,375 2001

1st round • Statesboro, GA • 5,350, rain

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1st round • Cowboy Stadium • 11,349

UMass 21, McNeese 19

Northern Iowa 29, McNeese 7 1991

1st round • Reno, NV • 15,562

Nevada 22, McNeese 16

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McNeese in the Classroom Running back Olen Clark became McNeese football’s first ever Academic All-America in 1959. Since then, 23 football student athletes have earned CoSIDA

Academic All-America or National Athletic Directors All-America teams. There have been 15 CoSIDA academic awards handed out to Cowboy football players as three players - Hadley Prince, Wes Hines and Jim Downing earned the honor in back-to-back seasons. Brant Linde was the last Cowboy to received CoSIDA honors in 2007. Both Prince and Hines were 3-time recipients of the National Athletics Directors Academic All-America team, Prince garnering the honors in 2000, 2001 and 2002 while Hines picked up the award in 1998, 1999 and 2000. Ben Bourgeois received the honor in 2010 and 2011 and this past fall, Arinze Agada was named to the ADA All-America Team. For the 2014-15 season, McNeese was awarded the Southland Conference APR Award for having the highest multi-year score among the SLC schools. The Cowboy football program was recognized at NACDA for obtaining the highest multi-year APR in the league. It was the only sport recognized by NACDA for the award.

McNeese Football Academic All-Americans National Athletic Directors 2013 Arinze Agada, OL 2011 Ben Bourgeois 2010 Ben Bourgeois 2008 Brant Linde, DB 2002 Hadley Prince, DB 2001 Hadley Prince, DB 2000 Wes Hines, OT Hadley Prince, DB 1999 Wes Hines, OT 1998 Wes Hines, OT CoSIDA 2007 2002 2001 2000 1999 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1979 1978 1973 1970

Brant Linde Hadley Prince, DB Hadley Prince, DB Wes Hines, OT Wes Hines, OT Dana Scott, DE Sean Judge, LB David Easterling, DB Brian Champagne,WR Glen Koch, OL Brian Champagne, WR Jim Downing, OL Jim Downing, OL Randy Battaglio, LB Richard Vidrine, LB

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The McNeese athletic academic center, located in the Jack Doland Fieldhouse, is a state of the art facility that furnishes 18 iMac desktop computers as well as ample space for athletes to do their class work and studies.

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Athletic Facilities The Jack Doland athletic field house completed its remodeling and newly constructed areas and opened during the summer of 2011. This is a two story $8 million facility with new locker rooms, weight rooms, meeting rooms and offices as well as seated area for football games. The building encompasses 32,000 square feet.

One of the many attractive additions to the new Jack Doland Field House is the club room and the more than 140 seats located just outside the club in the north endzone. At the entrance is the Coach Gerald Conner Hall of Champions where all of McNeese’s championship trophies are displayed.

New locker room and equipment room are just a couple of the many improvements made with the renovations of the new field house.

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Dowell Fontenot Sports Medicine Center

McNeese State’s Dowell “Doc” Fontenot Sports Medicine Center is an ultra-modern facility and one of the finest in the South. It is named after longtime McNeese athletic trainer Dowell Fontenot (pictured left) who was also a national champion boxer during his undergraduate days at the university and who is a member of the McNeese Hall of Fame. The center is located just south of the McNeese athletic fieldhouse. Funds for the 6,200 square foot medical center were obtained from the state, from private donations and from the McNeese PetroChem Athletic Association.

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Charles Keuhn Weight Room The Charles Kuehn Weight Room at the Jack Doland Field House was outfitted by Life Fitness Company and Hammer Strength Company who made the 8,000 square foot room a showcase weight facility. Weights are painted in platinum and blue and there are 16 Mondo enlayed platforms for heavy weight work, one of only eight schools in the nation to have this. The weight room also includes: 16 multi-purpose racks, 80,000 pounds of weights (McNeese logo on the weights), nine 52-inch flat screen television sets, mirrors all the way around, two treadmills, two elliptical machines, a stationary bike and a $12,000 surround sound system donated by Scott Bailey and Bailey Audio. A 12-foot McNeese logo sets off the room from the center floor. The facility is named in honor of McNeese State’s first football all-American who is pictured above.

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Cowboy Stadium

Last year marked the 50th anniversary of Cowboy Stadium, one of the most feared places to play for opponents. Dubbed “The Hole” for its unique design and layout, the stadium was constructed in 1965 and renovated and expanded to a 17,410 seating capacity in 1975. Added in 1998 was a $3 million, three tier press box. In 2005, a new scoreboard and sound system ($1.1 million renovation) debuted. And in 2008, a GEOMAX2 artificial turf was put in and seating increased to 17,610 with the completion of the new athletic field house that features 200 box seats that overlook the north endzone. The Cowboys also have a practice area (A.I. Ratcliff Field) that includes three football fields on the east side of the stadium. Throughout its 50-year history, Cowboy Stadium has hosted standout players such as Roger Staubach (Pensacola Navy, 1968), Terry Bradshaw (Louisiana Tech, 1967 and 1969), Jackie Smith (Northwestern State, 1960), Chad Pennington (Marshall, 1995), Daunte Culpepper (Central Florida, 1995), Mike Tomlin (William & Mary, 1993), just to name a few. McNeese has racked up 192 wins at home in the history of Cowboy Stadium and has posted at .688 (192-87-5) home field winning percentage. The Cowboys have had nine unbeaten seasons at home with three of those coming since the year 2000 (2-0 in 2005, 8-0 in 2002 and 5-0 in 2000). Since 2000, McNeese is 66-21 (.759) in Cowboy Stadium.

Year 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970 1969 1968 1967 1966 1965 50 years

G W L T 6 4 2 0 7 5 2 0 5 4 1 0 6 4 2 0 5 3 2 0 7 6 1 0 5 3 2 0 7 6 1 0 6 4 2 0 2 2 0 0 5 2 3 0 6 5 1 0 8 8 0 0 7 5 2 0 5 5 0 0 6 3 3 0 7 5 2 0 7 7 0 0 7 2 5 0 8 7 1 0 7 7 0 0 7 6 1 0 5 3 2 0 6 5 0 1 5 3 2 0 6 4 2 0 6 5 1 0 6 1 5 0 6 2 4 0 5 2 1 2 6 4 2 0 5 3 2 0 6 3 2 1 5 4 1 0 6 5 1 0 6 6 0 0 6 5 1 0 6 3 3 0 6 5 1 0 7 4 3 0 6 5 0 1 6 4 2 0 5 3 2 0 5 5 0 0 5 1 4 0 5 1 4 0 5 3 2 0 5 2 3 0 5 3 2 0 4 2 2 0 291 192 87 5

Cowboy Stadium Facts Constructed . . . . . . . . . . 1965 (concrete, aluminum seating, 12,226 cap.) Renovated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1975 (17,000 cap.) Box Seats Added . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1998 (17,410 cap.) Endzone Seats Added . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2011 (17,610; current cap.) Turf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEOMAX2 Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Metal Halide Scoreboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Daktronics Pro-Star Video Display First Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tampa 16, McNeese 12 (Sept. 18, 1965) First McNeese Victory . . . . . . . . . . McNeese 20, La. Tech 14 (Oct. 2, 1965) First Score . . . . . . . . John Hurt (Tampa), 25 yd field goal (Sept. 18, 1965) First McNeese Score . . . . . . . . . . Merlin Walet, 18 yd run (Sept. 18, 1965) All-Time Home Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187-84-5 (.690) Single Game Home Attendance Record . . . . . 27,500 vs. USL (Nov. 20, 1976) All-Time Home Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,919,334 14 McNeeseSports.com facebook.com/McNeeseSports

Attendance (largest crowd) 72,577 (17,469 vs. Prairie View) 84,506 (15,352 vs. Sam Houston State) 60,184 (13,291 vs. McMurry) 73,358 (14,342 vs. Sioux Falls) 68,852 (19,235 vs Lamar) 90,634 (16,132 vs Northwestern State) 69,147 (17,148 vs Delta State) 89,732 (15,153 vs Southeastern La.) 56,443 (12,127 vs West Virginia Tech) 17,470 (9,646 vs Sam Houston State) 60,560 (16,499 vs Southeastern La) 95,972 (17, 189 vs Georgia Southern) 130,555 (20,300 vs Grambling) 98,130 (16,200 vs Northwestern State) 61,895 (15,808 vs Stephen F. Austin) 80,190 (16,370 vs Northern Iowa) 112,022 (17,825 vs Southeast Okla.) 83,190 (15,276 vs Northwestern State) 61,377 (14,059 vs Southwest Missouri) 151,054 (20,180 vs Youngstown State) 112,000 (17,000 vs Stephen F. Austin) 116,205 (20,000 vs Troy State) 85,191 (19,376 vs Northeast La.) 78,021 (15,127 vs Montana) 72,126 (17,713 vs Northwestern State) 89,313 (16,201 vs Samford) 79,307 (19,750 vs Toledo) 83,120 (18,500 vs Northern Iowa) 96,982 (19,850 vs Northwestern State) 76,795 (19,750 vs Nicholls State) 114,050 (23,000 vs USL) 95,168 (21,168 vs West Texas State) 122,167 (23,100 vs USL) 103,469 (21,254 vs Arkansas State) 125,215 (23,789 vs USL) 118,807 (20,000 vs Arkansas State) 105,650 (25,800 vs USL) 110,953 (23,571 vs Louisiana Tech) 99,500 (27,500 vs USL) 75,500 (20,000 vs Louisiana Tech) 67,250 (15,500 vs USL) 72,700 (15,000 vs Louisiana Tech) 62,850 (14,000 vs USL) 66,026 (13,500 vs Louisiana Tech) 60,000 (14,000 vs USL) 52,600 (12,300 vs Louisiana Tech) 61,133 (14,633 vs Lamar) 51,500 (11,000 vs Lamar) 47,500 (11,500 vs USL) 43,200 (12,000 vs Memphis State) 4,076,417 (27,500 vs. USL, 11/20/76)

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Cowboy Stadium McNeese State debuted its new GeoMax2 infilled “replicated grass” playing field in 2008. The project was financed by longtime university supporter Robert Noland and at his request the field was named the Louis Bonnette Field in honor of the school’s longtime sports information director. GSE GeoSport Surfaces, which is the largest geo-synthetics manufacturer in the world and the inventors of all rubber infill “replicated grass” installed the turf. McNeese booster clubs - the Cowboy Club, the Quarterback Club and the Petrochem Athletic Association - provided additional funding for the project. Bonnette retired from McNeese State in June of 2012 after serving 46 years as the school’s first and only Sports Information Director. A native of Pineville and graduate of Louisiana Tech, Bonnette has received numerous professional honors in his career. Twice he served as president of the Louisiana Sports Writers Association and the LSWA presented him with its highest honor, the Mac Russo Award. He was inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in the sports journalism division and in 2009; he was inducted into the College Sports Information Directors of America Hall of Fame; is a member of the McNeese State Athletic Hall of Fame and the Southland Conference Hall of Honor. Bonnette worked his 500th consecutive football game on October 24, 2009 and holds the CoSIDA (College Sports Information Directors of America) record for most consecutive football games worked, a number that stands at 526 and is expected to continue.

Pictured with Robert Noland (second from the right) are McNeese Athletic Director Tommy McClelland, Louis Bonnette and former McNeese President Dr. Robert Hebert.

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McNeese football games are traditionally one of the most attended events among Football Championship Subdivision teams. In 2014, McNeese ranked first in the Southland Conference for the third consecutive year and 16th in the nation in the FCS ranks with a per game average attendance of 12,096 and a total attendance of 72,577 in six home games. The Cowboys have led the SLC in average attendance in 7 out of the last 8 seasons. Since 1996, McNeese had led the Southland in attendance a total of 12 times.

Home Average SLC National Year Games Attendance Rank Rank 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005** 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000^ 1999^ 1998^

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ROWDY: In 1982, “Rowdy” was born. Rowdy was named after Clint Eastwood’s character on the “Rawhide” television show. According to legend, Rowdy was on a cattle drive out west when he stopped in Lake Charles and decided to stay.

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JOLIE BLONDE: This is a popular Cajun waltz often referred to as the “Cajun National Anthem.” The song was made famous by Harry Choates in the late 1940s. The McNeese Band began playing the song in 1951 under Band Director Eddie See. In 1970, “Jolie Blonde” became the official school song. twitter.com/McNeeseFootball

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TAILGATING: McNeese is well known for its strong contingent of tailgaters. Fans start filling lots Fridays before gamedays and begin their cooking of various cajun meals. On gameday, lots around Cowboy stadium are filled with hundreds of RVs and thousands of tailgaters.

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BLUE WALL: Established in the 1978 season, the “Blue Wall” was named for the McNeese defensive unit that allowed just 9.8 points per game - sixth in the nation, and 15th in total defense, giving up 259.5 yards per contest. That defensive until included players such as John Miller, Billy Joe Davenport, Bryan Hicks, Tom Murphy, Tim Tregle and Tim Harris. In 1979, the Blue Wall was anchored by the four down linemen - Rusty Guilbeau, Clay Carroll, Leroy Gedward and Mark Helms. COWBELLS: Saturday night in Cowboy Stadium isn’t complete without the clanging of the hundreds of cowbells being used by fans. The cowbells have been an important part of the gameday experience for decades. BRINGING THE WOOD: “Bringing the Wood” is a football saying that stands for big hits and big plays. This can be done throughout practices and most importantly during games. The Cowboys started the tradition of bringing out an actual piece of wood to honor a player that demonstrates the act on that particular week. Prior to the game, Head Strength Coach Zeb Hawkins picks an individual to lead the team out the tunnel. The wood is a physical reminder that one must always be ready to play and always give 100% effort on each and every play.

MYSTERY RIDER: McNeese is well known for its strong gameday traditions. Since 2007, a growing tradition was started after the “Horse and Rider” statue was put on the corner of Ryan and Sale street on the McNeese campus. The “Horse and Rider” statue comes to life every Saturday. After the statue comes to life, the horse by the name of Moondancer and the Mystery Rider march down Common Street to Cowboy Stadium. During pre-game, Moondancer and the Mystery Rider take the field and scan the crowd intently. It is at that time that TOUCHDOWN CANNON: Touchdown Canthe Mystery Rider is making it know that he is non has been a staple for the McNeese footwatching you, making sure you are a Cowboy ball tradition for many years. It started when the fan, and making sure that you are there supROTC was located on campus many years ago. porting your Cowboy football team. After the Mystery Rider makes an impression in Cowboy After the ROTC left, the Contraband BuccanStadium, he then leaves the field to go round neers continued the tradition with their own perup the remaining people in the area who are sonal cannon. After a brief hiatus, the cannon returned to action for the 2013 season. not at the game. facebook.com/McNeeseSports twitter.com/McNeeseFootball 17

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2015 Offense Preview WIDE RECEIVER QUARTERBACK McNeese returns everyone behind center for the exception of Will McNeese lost its top two receivers from last year’s squad to graduBriscoe who has opted not to suit up for the Cowboys this season in his ation but will get the services back of Kent Shelby who has recovered final year but will help out as a student assistant. Leading the way will nicely after tearing his ACL against Arkansas Tech last year and is listed be senior Daniel Sams whose dual threat capabilities will keep the op- as the starter at the X wide out spot. He’ll be backed up by redshirt freshposing offenses on their toes. Sams led the team with 711 yards rushing man Kylon Highshaw (6-4, 208) and threw for 624 yards. His three 100-yard rushing games is the second Senior David Bush who caught 18 passes for 195 yards and three most in a career by a McNeese QB while those three are the most by a scores last season as a starter, heads the F WR position and is backed QB in a single season. He’s been named to the watch list as the CFPA up by junior Khalil Thomas who also made 18 grabs for 271 yards and five Outstanding Performer of the Year. Backing up Sams will be sophomore TDs. slinger Grant Ashcraft whose 6-foot-6 frame will help him find his targets. At the Z spot is RS freshman Tavarious Battiste followed by junior Senior Tyler Bolfing returns to the QB position after moving to tight end Damon Gladney (4 rec., 58 yds in 2014). during the spring. Bolfing led the team with 990 yards passing last year Transfer Nesley Ovincy (6-1, 189) from Sierra JC will add to the Cowwhen splitting time with Sams. Also at QB will be sophomore Joe Lissard boys’ talented group of receivers. and transfer Shane McCarley who comes from Blinn JC after a brief stint OFFENSIVE LINE with Old Dominion out of high school. It’s always tough to replace an All-American, and that’s what the Cow boys will have to do this year with the loss of Antione Everett. But McTIGHT END Junior Zach Hetrick returns as the starter. The 6-3, 250-pounder Neese will have the luxury of returning four starters on the line and a fifth caught 12 passes for the Cowboys last season for 175 and a touchdown. that saw action in every game last season. Backing him up is sophomore DeonDre Skinner who appeared in eight Anchoring the line will be seniors Quentin Marsh (left tackle), Nick games and made one catch. R.J. Walters and Jalen Bowers are expected Gorman (right guard), and Ben Jones (right tackle). Among those three, they played more than 95-percent of the snaps on the season and allowed to see significant playing time. just 2 1/2 sacks on the season. Junior Mason Martin returns as the team’s center while junior Thor RUNNING BACKS The Cowboys are loaded in the offensive backfield. So much so, se- Miller will be in his first season as a full-time starter at the left guard slot. nior Kelvin Bennett has been moved to cornerback to utilize his speed at The Cowboys have an abundance of talent behind the starters, including RS freshman Kyle Zenon (6-4, 280) who was a bronze medalist in the that position. Sams led the team in rushing but sophomore Ryan Ross was the top javelin event at the 2015 Southland Conference Outdoor Track and Field RB as a true freshman with 599 yards and seven TDs scored. And he did Championships. that in just nine games played. Seniors Dylan Long (346 yards, 10 TDs) Transfer Matt Wilson (6-6, 279) comes from Texas Tech and will add and Derrick Milton (387 yards, 6 TDs) follow Ross on the depth chart depth at the RT position. Also expected to see some time includes RS while surprise redshirt freshman RB Benjamin Jones will be looking to freshman Jimmy Converse (6-4, 312) and true freshmen Tyrae Johnson turn some heads. Jones was the star of the spring game when he ran for (6-2, 295) and Grant Burguillos (6-4, 307). 110 yards and a TD. The Cowboys received a transfer from UTEP, David Hamm, who was the Miners’ spring game MVP this past April, and Ross’s younger brother, Lawayne, who stands 6-foot and weighs 250 pounds, is expected to have a bright future for the Pokes. Preseason Offense Depth Chart Left Tackle

Quentin Marsh (6-3, 310, Sr.-3L) Kyle Zenon (6-4, 280, Fr.-RS) Jalen Smith (6-4, 279, So.-1L)

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Thor Miller (6-3, 300, Jr.-2L) Tyrae Johnson (6-2, 295, Fr.-HS) Chuck Harlow (6-3, 296, Fr.-HS)

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Ryan Ross (5-9, 205, So.-1L) Daniel Sams (6-2, 198, Sr.-1L) Dylan Long (6-0, 218, Sr.-3L) Grant Ashcraft (6-6, 219, So.-1L) Derrick Milton (6-0, 200, Sr.-1L) Tyler Bolfing (6-2, 220, Sr.-3L) Benjamin Jones (5-11, 181, Fr.-RS) Joe Lissard (6-2, 213, So.-1L) David Hamm (6-0, 226, So.-TR) Shane McCarley (6-1, 206, So.-TR) Lawayne Ross (6-0, 250, Fr.-HS) Demarcus Smith (5-8, 170, Fr.-HS)

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Zach Hetrick (6-3, 250, Jr.-2L) DeonDre Skinner (6-3, 247, So.-1L) R.J. Walters (6-4, 241, So.-1L) Jalen Bowers (6-3, 232, So.-1L) Will Sigl (6-1, 218, So.-1L) Austin Nelson (6-3, 245, Fr.-HS)

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Ben Jones (6-5, 283, Sr.-3L) Matt Wilson (6-6, 279, Jr.-TR) Grant Burguillos (6-4, 307, Fr.-HS)

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Tavarious Battiste (5-10, 173, Fr.-RS) Damon Gladney (6-1, 185, Jr.-2L) Dillon Bauer (5-10, 171, So.-1L) Nesly Ovincy (6-1, 189, Jr.-TR) Bodhi Bell (6-2, 195, So.-1L)

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2015 Defense Preview Yruegas (6-2, 288) and junior Antonio McGhee (6-0, 285). The defensive SECONDARY Preseason All-American Brent Spikes returns as one of the main com- end slots are stacked with some talented youngsters in sophomore Jamponents to the D.W.A. (Defense With Attitude) success. Spikes led the merio Gross (6-3, 240) who saw action in five games last year as a freshteam in tackles (83) and interceptions (4) last season. He tied a school man, and sophomore Kurt Viges (6-3, 232), who also played as a freshrecord with 3 picks in a game at Incarnate Word and returned those INTs man. Cameron Smith is the lone senior on the front unit and is expected to provide leadership and talent to the group. for 148 yards while setting a new school, conference, and state record. Senior Wallace Scott, who enters the year as a preseason first team all-SLC selection at linebacker, will move to his original spot at free safety, LINEBACKERS a position he held early in his college career until an injury forced him to Senior all-conference selection Bo Brown returns for his fourth season move to linebacker. Scott earned all-conference honors last year after he as a starter but will be pushed by some extremely talented sophomore in Ashari Goins and Christian Jacobs. finished with 42 tackles, 3 1/2 sacks, and 7 1/2 tackles for a loss. Senior Gabe Hamner (29 tackles, 2 INT, 1.5 TFL) and sophomore Brown collected 43 tackles with five TFLs last year in starting all 11 Jermaine Antoine (28 tackles, 2 TFL, 1 sack) will take care of the corner games. positions while Kelvin Bennett moves over from the running back position Goins had a stellar true freshman season that saw him post 25 tackles, two sacks and 4 1/2 tackles for a loss in 11 games played while Jacobs, to add speed to the spot. Sophomore Dominique Hill is back as the starter at the Buck Safety who appeared in 10 games, recorded 20 tackles and had 1 1/2 tackles for spot, a position that earned him all-SLC honorable mention honors last a loss. He also intercepted one pass on the season. season as a true freshman. Hill had a spectacular 2014 that saw him re- The emergence of sophomore Ed Duplessis in the spring allowed the cord 34 tackles, 7 1/2 tackles for a loss, one sack, and two interceptions. coaching staff to move Scott from linebacker to free safety. Duplessis has missed the last two seasons due to back-to-back achilles tendon injuries. After sticking to his demanding rehab stints, he is ready to suit up for the DEFENSIVE LINE This is the area that took the hardest hit to graduation last following first time as a Cowboy. last season as the Cowboys lost three starters - all-conference tackles Kevin Dorn, tackle Sean Brown, and end Everett Ellefsen. Ellefsen is continuing his career in the Canadien Football League where he was a draft pick by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. The lone returning starter is senior Brian Hine who earned all-conference honorable mention honors last season after he posted 39 tackles and tied for the team lead with 9 1/2 tackles for a loss. He also recorded four sacks to rank second on the team. But despite losing three starters, the Cowboys picked up some big power from sophomore transfer Isaiah Golden from Texas A&M. Golden (6-2, 335), who missed the 2014 season, played in all 11 games and started six for the Aggies as a true freshman in 2013 and recorded 30 tackles along with six tackles for a loss. Next to Golden at the other tackle position will be sophomore Anthony Preseason Defense Depth Chart Left End

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Will LB FC Free Safety

Kurt Viges (6-3, 232, So.-1L) Anthony Yruegas (6-2, 288, So.-1L) Isaiah Golden (6-2, 335, So.-TR) Cameron Smith (6-3, 238, Sr.-3L) Antonio McGhee (6-0, 285, Jr.-2L) Jake Grode (6-4, 245, Jr.-2L) Micah Udeh (6-3, 211, Fr.-RS) Jake Lee Johnnie Marsaw (6-2, 260, Fr.-RS) Chris Livings (6-2, 210, Fr.-HS) Marval Bourgeois (6-0, 277, Fr.-HS) Jonta Jones (6-2, 289, Fr.-HS)

Jammerio Gross (6-3, 240, So.-1L) Jake Grode (6-4, 245, Jr.-2L) Brandon Blackwell (6-4, 239, Fr.-HS) Mason Knighton (6-2, 230, Fr.-HS) Dechristian Wilson (6-2, 235, Fr.-RS)

Ashari Goins/Bo Brown Christian Jacobs/Bo Brown Gabe Hamner (6-0, 200, Sr.-3L) Wallace Scott (6-1, 211, Sr.-3L) Ed Duplessis (6-2, 206, So.-1L) Holden Rogers (5-10, 205, Jr.-1L) Carlos Carroll (6-1, 172, Jr.-2L) Erik Jones (6-0, 183, So.-1L) Khoury Kraus (6-2, 225, Fr.-HS) Tré Porter (6-1, 198, Fr.-RS) Kamon Darby (5-11, 183, Fr.-RS) Trent Jackson (6-2, 180, Fr.-HS) Sage Seay (6-3, 205, Fr.-HS) Calum Foster (5-11, 175, Fr.-HS) Bryce Jones (6-2, 190, Fr.-HS) BC Jermaine Antoine (5-11, 191, So.-1L) Shea Nutt (6-3, 191, Jr.-2L) Kelvin Bennett (5-11, 176, Sr.-3L) Ja’Len James (5-10, 174, So.-1L) Trevor Derouen (6-0, 190, So.-RS)

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Dominique Hill (5-10, 177, So.-1L) Josh Wasington (5-10, 177, So.-1L) D.J. Gatlin (5-8, 163, So.-1L)

Brent Spikes (6-1, 201, Sr.-3L) Andre Fuller (6-0, 196, So.-1L) Damion Morgan (6-0, 172, So.-1L) Callen Smith (6-0, 200, So.-1L)

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No. Player 1 1 2 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 32 33 34 35 36 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46

Jean Breaux Kent Shelby Erik Jones Khalil Thomas Gabe Hamner Daniel Sams Jermaine Antoine Nesly Ovincy Brent Spikes Ryan Ross David Bush Dominique Hill Tyler Bolfing Andre Fuller Carlos Carroll Demarcus Smith Bo Brown Jamari Payne Damon Gladney Josh Washington Grant Ashcraft Tré Porter Shane McCarley Ja’Len James Joe Lissard Dillon Bauer Calum Foster Brian Walker Bryce Jones Wallace Scott Callen Smith Shea Nutt Derrick Milton Damion Morgan Kamon Darby Raekwon Morgan Jordan Craft Benjamin Jones Kelvin Bennett Trent Jackson Trevor Derouen David Hamm Jalen St. Julien Sage Seay Dylan Long Khoury Kraus D.J. Gatlin Jake Smith Lawayne Ross Trent Manuel Christian Jacobs Brian Hine R.J. Walters Ed Duplessis Zach Hetrick

Pos. Hgt K/P WR DB WR DB QB DB WR DB RB WR DB QB DB DB RB LB WR WR DB QB LB QB DB QB WR DB WR LB LB LB DB RB DB DB DB WR RB CB DB DB RB DB LB RB LB DB K RB K LB DL TE LB TE

5-10 6-3 6-0 5-9 6-0 6-2 5-11 6-1 6-1 5-9 5-9 5-10 6-2 6-0 6-1 5-8 6-1 5-9 6-1 5-10 6-6 6-1 6-1 5-10 6-2 5-10 5-11 5-10 6-2 6-1 6-0 6-3 6-0 6-0 5-11 5-11 5-7 5-11 5-11 6-2 6-0 6-0 5-10 6-3 6-0 6-2 5-8 5-10 6-0 5-11 5-11 6-2 6-4 6-2 6-3

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Cl/Exp Sr./3L So./1L So./1L Jr./2L Sr./3L Sr./1L So./1L Jr./TR Sr./3L So./1L Sr./2L So./1L Sr./3L So./1L Jr./2L Fr./HS Sr./3L So./1L Jr./2L So./1L So./1L Fr./RS So./TR So./1L So./1L So./1L Fr./HS So./1L Fr./HS Sr./3L So./1L Jr./2L Sr./1L So./1L Fr./RS Fr./HS Sr./3L Fr./RS Sr./3L Fr./HS So./RS So./TR Fr./RS Fr./HS Sr./3L Fr./HS So./1L Fr./HS Fr./HS Fr./RS So./1L Sr./1L So./1L So./1L Jr./2L

Hometown (Last School)

Scott, LA (Acadiana HS) New Orleans, LA (Archbishop Shaw HS) Richmond, TX (Foster HS) Baton Rouge, LA (Catholic HS) Sealy, TX (Sealy HS) Slidell, LA (Salmen HS/Kansas State) Loreauville, LA (Loreauville HS/TCU) Lake Worth, FL (John I. Leonard HS; Sierra JC) Newton, TX (Newton HS) Richwood, TX (Brazowood HS) Tyler, TX (TCU, John Tyler HS) Mansfield, LA (Mansfield HS) Montgomery, TX (Montgomery HS) Monroe, LA (Neville HS) Alexandria, LA (Alexandria Senior HS) Beaumont, TX (West Brook HS) Katy, TX (Katy HS) Bastrop, LA (Bastrop HS) Haughton, LA (Haughton HS) League City, TX (Clear Springs HS) Humble, TX (Atoscacita HS) New Orleans, LA (Warren Easton HS) Pearland, TX (Manvel HS; Blinn JC) Lake Charles, LA (UTSA, LaGrange HS) New Iberia, LA (Catholic HS) Willis, TX (Willis HS) Bon Wier, TX (Newton HS) Sulphur, LA (Sulphur HS) New Roads, LA (Livonia HS) Weyanoke, LA (West Feliciana HS) Lake Charles, LA (Barbe HS) Brenham, TX (Brenham HS) Pineville, LA (Mississippi State, Pineville HS) Lafayette, LA (Lafayette HS) Beaumont, TX (Central HS) Destrahan, LA (Destrahan HS) Haughton, LA (Haughton HS) Jewel Sumner, LA (Jewel Sumner HS) Bleakwood, TX (Newton HS) Shreveport, LA (Evangel Christian) Gueydan, LA (Gueydan HS) Klein, TX (Klein HS; UTEP) Katy, TX (Katy HS) Nederland, TX (Nederland HS) Covington, LA (St. Paul HS) Lake Charles, LA (Barbe HS) Shreveport, LA (Evangel Christian Academy) Sulphur, LA (Sulphur HS) Richwood, TX (Brazoswood HS) Orange, TX (Littley Cypress-Mauriceville HS) Houston, TX (North Shore Senior HS) Austin, TX (Regents School of Austin/Cisco JC) Rayville, LA (Rayville HS) Covington, LA (St. Paul’s HS) Baton Rouge, LA (Central HS)

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Jermaine Antoine, DB Grant Ashcraft, QB Tavarious Battiste, DB Dillon Bauer, WR Kelvin Bennett, CB Bodhi Bell, WR Brandon Blackwell, DL Tyler Bolfing, QB Marval Bourgeois, DL Jalen Bowers, DE Jean Breaux, P/K Bo Brown, LB Grant Burguillos, OL David Bush, WR Carlos Carroll, DB Lawrence Carter, OL Jimmy Converse, OL Jordan Craft, WR Kamon Darby, DB Trevor Derouen, DB Ed Duplessis, LB Nick Edwards, WR Calum Foster, DB Andre Fuller, DB Gustavo Garcia, DL D.J. Gatlin, DB Damon Gladney, WR Ashari Goins, LB Isaiah Golden, DL Nick Gorman, OL Jake Grode, DL David Hamm, RB Chuck Harlow, DL Zach Hetrick, TE Kylon Highshaw, WR Dominique Hill, DB Brian Hine, DL Trent Jackson, DB Christian Jacobs, LB Ja’Len James, DB Joe Jenkins, OL Tyrae Johnson, OL Ben Jones, OL Benjamin Jones, RB Bryce Jones, LB Erik Jones, DB Jonta Jones, DL Mason Knighton, DE Khoury Kraus, LB Joe Lissard, QB Chris Livings, DE Dylan Long, RB Trent Manuel, K Johnnie Marsaw, DL twitter.com/McNeeseFootball

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No. Player 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 65 66 70 71 72 73 74 75 77 78 79 80 81 83 85 86 88 90 91 92 93 94 95 97 98 99

Will Sigl Mason Knighton Ashari Goins Grant Merka Gustavo Garcia Colton Shields Joe Jenkins Dechristian Wilson Jammerio Gross Jake Grode Holden Rogers Marval Bourgeois Jonta Jones Nick Gorman Quentin Marsh Mason Martin Lawrence Carter Tyrae Johnson Grant Burguillos Chuck Harlow Jalen Smith Antonio McGhee Ben Jones Matt Wilson Kyle Zenon Jimmy Converse Thor Miller Tavarious Battiste Nick Edwards Bodhi Bell Austin Nelson Deondre Skinner Kylon Highshaw Anthony Yruegas Cameron Smith Chris Livings Kurt Viges Jalen Bowers Brandon Blackwell Isaiah Golden Micah Udeh Johnnie Marsaw

Pos. Hgt TE DE LB DS DL LS OL DL DL DL LB DL DL OL OL OL OL OL OL DL OL DL OL OL OL OL OL DB WR WR TE TE WR DL DL DE DL DE DL DL DL DL

6-1 6-2 5-10 6-3 6-2 5-10 6-3 6-2 6-3 6-4 5-10 6-0 6-2 6-3 6-3 6-2 6-2 6-2 6-4 6-3 6-4 6-0 6-5 6-6 6-4 6-4 6-3 5-10 5-11 6-2 6-3 6-3 6-5 6-2 6-3 6-2 6-3 6-3 6-4 6-2 6-3 6-2

Wgt 218 230 200 190 225 163 280 235 240 245 205 277 289 297 310 286 270 295 307 296 279 285 283 279 280 312 300 173 200 195 245 247 208 288 238 210 232 232 239 335 211 260

Cl/Exp So./1L Fr./HS So./1L Fr./HS So./1L Fr./RS So./1L Fr./RS So./1L Jr./2L Jr./1L Fr./HS Fr./HS Sr./3L Sr./3L Jr./2L Fr./RS Fr./HS Fr./HS Fr./HS So./1L Jr./2L Sr./3L Jr./TR Fr./RS Fr./RS Jr./2L Fr./RS So./1L So./1L Fr./HS So./1L Fr./RS So./1L Sr./3L Fr./HS So./1L So./1L Fr./HS So./TR Fr./RS Fr./RS

Hometown (Last School)

Covington, LA (Northlake Christian HS) Moss Bluff, LA (Sam Houston HS) Monroe, LA (Neville HS) Elgin, TX (Elgin HS) Gretna, LA (St. Paul’s School) Red Oak, TX (Red Oak HS) Miami, FL (Miami NW Senior HS) Rayville, LA (Rayville HS) Shreveport, LA (Evangel Christian Academy) Katy, TX (Katy HS) Sulphur, LA (Sulphur HS) Larose, LA (South Lafourche HS) Vacherie, LA (St. James HS) Broken Arrow, OK (Broken Arrow HS) Dickinson, TX (Dickinson HS) Pineville, LA (Pineville HS) Lake Charles, LA (Hamilton Christian) League City, TX (Clear Creek HS) Mandeville, LA (Mandeville HS) DeRidder, LA (DeRidder HS) Monroe, LA (Ouachita Parish HS) Bastrop, LA (Parkway HS) Nederland, TX (Nederland HS) Coldspring, TX (Coldspring Oakhurs HS; Texas Tech) Abbeville, LA (Vermilion Catholic HS) Baton Rouge, LA (Woodlawn HS) Bradenton, FL (Manatee HS) Kentwood, LA (Kentwood HS) New Iberia, LA (New Iberia Senior HS) Montgomery, TX (Montgomery HS) Sulphur, LA (Sulphur HS) Patterson, LA (Patterson HS) Monroe, LA (Neville HS) West Monroe, LA (West Monroe HS) Tamarac, FL (J.P. Taravella HS) Lake Charles, LA (Barbe HS) Eunice, LA (Eunice HS) Shreveport, LA (Byrd HS) Lake Charles, LA (Hamilton Christian) Carthage, TX (Carthage HS; Texas A&M) Mandeville, LA (Lakeshore HS) Collinston, LA (Bastrop HS)

Alphabetical Roster 62 63 13 73 50 79 23 24 85 22 5 10 12 58 40 6 32 4 33 20 1 52 47 86 21 91 9 39 72 6 3 98 93 18 44 11 54 75 90 77

Quentin Marsh, OL Mason Martin, OL Shane McCarley, QB Antonio McGhee, DL Grant Merka, DS Thor Miller, OL Derrick Milton, RB Damion Morgan, DB Austin Nelson, TE Shea Nutt, DB Nesly Ovincy, WR Jamari Payne, WR Tré Porter, LB Holden Rogers, LB Lawayne Ross, RB Ryan Ross, RB Jalen St. Julien, DB Daniel Sams, QB Sage Seay, LB Wallace Scott, LB Kent Shelby, WR Colton Shields, LS Will Sigl, TE Deondre Skinner, TE Callen Smith, LB Cameron Smith, DL Demarcus Smith, RB Jake Smith, K Jalen Smith, OL Brent Spikes, DB Khalil Thomas, KR/WR Micah Udeh, DL Kurt Viges, DL Brian Walker, WR R.J. Walters, TE Josh Washington, DB Dechristian Wilson, DL Matt Wilson, OL Anthony Yruegas, DL Kyle Zenon, OL

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Jermaine

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Antoine

Sophomore•1L•Defensive Back•5-11•191 Loreauville, La. • Loreauville HS • TCU

senior, passed for 758 yards with eight touchdowns, ran for 294 yards on 58 carries with six scores, had 181 receiving yards and two tds... also made 47 tackles and had three interceptions... in his career, made 56 tackles and picked off 10 passes... threw for 2,100 yards and rushed for 780... had two kickoff returns for scores... lettered four years in football and four in track... high school coach was David Currier... Other: projected to major in sports management at McNeese... born Jan. 8, 1996... son of Cepressia Battiste.

Dillon

2014: Played in all 11 games and recorded 28 tackles with a sack and two tackles for a loss... forced and recovered a fumble and broke up five passes... career-high 7 stops against Northwestern State... 2013: Had a redshirt season at TCU... High School: Named “Best All-Around Athlete” at the 2012 U.S. Army National Combine ... a firstSophomore•1L•Wide Receiver•5-10•171 team Class 2A all-state selection by the Louisiana Sportswriters Association ... was also Willis, Texas • Willis HS first-team All-District 6-2A and its Offensive Most Valuable Player as a senior ... a threetime first-team pick as an athlete on The Daily Iberian’s Best of the Teche team ... was also first-team All-Acadiana at running back ... rushed for 1,399 yards and 26 touch- 2014: Appeared in six games and made one catch for 7 yards against Nicholls... High downs while adding 538 yards receiving and six scores as a senior ... opened his senior School: Prepped at Willis HS in Willis, Texas. season with 274 yards rushing and six touchdowns versus Central Catholic ... ran for 691 yards and 11 touchdowns his junior year ... added 568 yards and six scores receiving ... had three kickoff returns and two punt returns for touchdowns ... chose TCU over Texas A&M and North Texas.

Bauer

Bodhi

Bell

Antoine’s Career Statistics and Bests 2014 Total Tackles Solo Assists Sacks TFL

G Solo Ast. Tot. TFL Sacks INT TD FF FR PBU 11 20 8 28 2.0 1.0 0 0 1 1 5 7 at Northwestern State, 11/1/14 5 at Northwestern State, 11/1/14 2 at Southeastern La., 11/15/14 1 vs. Prairie View, 9/13/14 1, two times, last vs. Arkansas Tech, 9/27/14

Grant

Ashcraft

Sophomore•1L•Wide Receiver•6-2•195 Montgomery, Texas • Montgomery HS

2014: Saw action in one game but did not make a catch... 2013: redshirt... High School: Co-MVP of District 18-4A and team captain as a senior… had 40 catches for 544 yards and seven touchdowns… all-county offensive MVP… 2011 offensive newcomer of the year… 2010 special teams player of the year… two-time academic alldistrict... member of leadership council in 2012… in his career, made 80 catches for 1,134 yards and 15 touchdowns… averaged 14.2 yards per catch… lettered in baseball and helped lead his team to the 2012 state semifinals.... Other: born July 6, 1994... son of Brandon and Shannon Bell.

Sophomore•1L•Quarterback•6-6•219 Humble, Texas • Atascocita HS

Kelvin

Bennett

2014: Saw action in one game against Arkansas Tech... was 0-1 in passing... 2013: Redshirt season... High School: All-district, team captain and team offensive MVP as Senior•3L•Cornerback•5-11•176 a senior where he threw for 2,472 yards and 21 touchdowns… completed 182 of 291 Bleakwood, Texas • Newton HS passes… also earned honorable mention all-city honors… NLA Showcase Quarterback MVP… all-district honorable mention as a junior… for his career, completed 250 of 415 passes for 3,071 yards and 28 touchdowns… also and all-district baseball player as a Moving to the defensive side of the ball in 2015 and will play cornerback pitcher... Other: birthdate – Nov. 7, 1994… son of Kevin and Kim Ashcraft. 2014: Finished fourth on the team in rushing with 354 yards on 81 carries... averaged 4.4 yards per carry and scored two touchdowns... made nine catches for 97 yards... saw action in 9 games.. rushed for season-high of 95 yards on 16 carries with a touchdown in home opener against Prairie View... 2013: second on the team in rushing with 774 yards on 108 carries... led team with a 7.2 yards per carry average... played in 12 games... had four games where he rused for 100 yards or more... rushed for a careerhigh 169 yards on 13 carries at Nicholls on Oct. 26... had a season-long run of 54 yards in Freshman•RS•Wide Receiver•5-10•173 that game... ran for 162 yards on 22 carries with a score at Lamar in the regular season Kentwood, La. • Kentwood HS finale... averaged 64.5 yards per game rushing... 2012: set a new school record with a 93-yard touchdown jaunt against Lamar in the season finale... also had a 76-yard td 2014: Redshirt season... High School: 2-Star rating by Rivals.com... A three-time first team run at Nicholls on Nov. 3... ranked fourth on the team in rushing with 302 yards and a all-district performer at Kentwood High School, including all-state accolades as a junior... as a 27.5 ypg average... topped the running backs with an 8.9 yards per carry mark... had

Tavarious

Battiste

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2015 Cowboy Profiles one 100-yard game when he rushed for 112 with a td against Lamar... rushed for 94 setting a new single-game school record with 406 passing yards against West Alabama yards and a score at Nicholls... 2011: redshirted... High School: earned all-district and after he conmpleted one pass for 40 yards... was 4 for 4 for 37 yards at South Florida... all-state honors as a senior after he rushed for 1,325 yards and 22 touchdowns... named 2012: saw action in just five games but played significant minutes when in the contest, the Red Zone Player of the Year... had 1,935 yards rushing and 36 tds as a junior and 600 including helping lead the Cowboys to an upset win over Middle Tennessee in the seayards and eight scores his sophomore year... member of the National Honor Society, A-B son opener when his 2-yard touchdown pass to Josh Jordan put McNeese up for good Honor Roll, Top Teens of America and All-American Scholar... Other: born 5/3/93... son midway through the second quarter... he was filling in for Stroud who was injured a play of Melvin and Diane Bennett... his cousin, Toddrick Pendland, was a standout player for earlier on a QB keeper... completed 7 of 9 passes on the season for 97 yards and two touchdowns... had a scoring strike against McMurry on a 52-yarder to Darius Carey... finthe Cowboys from 2006-09... majoring in radiology. ished with 72 yards on 3 of 4 passing for the game... 2011: redshirted... High School: Bennett’s Career Statistics and Bests first team all-district honors as a senior and named to the Texas Sports Writers AssociaRushing Games Carries Yards Avg/c TD Long Avg/g tion honorable mention team... passed for 4,561 yards, 57 touchdowns and a 57 percent 2012 11 34 302 8.9 3 93 27.5 2013 12 108 774 7.2 4 54 64.5 completion rate during his three years as QB at Montgomery HS... completed 143 of 248 2014 9 81 354 4.4 2 44 39.3 for 1,857 yards and 27 tds and just five interceptions as a senior... named all-district Totals 32 223 1430 6.4 9 93 44.7 honorable mention as a junior and was the district’s offensive newcomer of the year Receiving Games Rec. Yards Avg/c TD Long Avg/g 2012 11 4 55 13.8 1 32 5.0 his sophomore season... three-time academic all-district and was honorable mention 2013 12 9 95 10.6 0 33 7.9 academic all-state his senior year... member of the National Honor Society... Mike Ogg 2014 9 9 97 10.8 0 32 10.8 Totals 32 22 247 11.2 1 33 7.7 Scholar Athlete as a senior... Other: born 2/3/93... son of John and Gailey Bolfing... three siblings - Brooke, Josh and Brock... majoring in health and human performance... All-Purpose Games Rush Rec. PR KOR Total Avg/g 2012 11 302 55 0 0 357 32.5 SLC Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll. 2013 12 774 95 0 0 869 72.4 2014 Totals

9 354 237 0 0 451 50.1 32 1430 247 0 0 1677 52.4

Bolfing’s Career Statistics and Bests

Rushing Receiving

Yards Attempts Longest Touchdowns Yards Receptions

Passing 2012 2013 2014 Totals

169 at Nicholls, 10/26/13 22 at Lamar, 11/23/13 *93 vs. Lamar, 11/17/12 (School Record) 2 vs. Weber State, 9/21/13 44 at Sam Houston State, 10/20/12 3, two times

100 Yard Rushing Games (5): • 112 vs. Lamar, 11/17/12; 122 vs. Weber State, 9/21/13; 169 at Nicholls, 10/26/13; 115 vs. Northwestern State, 11/16/13; 162 at Lamar, 11/23/13

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Brandon

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Tyler

Bolfing

Yards Attempts Completions Longest Touchdowns

Pct. Yards TD Avg/g Effic 77.8 97 2 19.4 219.4 54.5 165 0 16.5 117.5 54.1 990 6 90.0 120.5 55.4 1252 8 46.4 125.2

198 vs. SFA, 11/8/14 40 vs. SFA, 11/8/14 21 vs. SFA, 11/8/14 52 vs. McMurry, 9/8/12 1, eight times

Marval

Bourgeois

Freshman•HS•Defensive End•6-4•239 Lake Charles, La. • Hamilton Christian Academy

High School: Senior year: 1st Team All-District 4-1A at defensive line… 1st Team AllDistrict 4-1A at tight end… District 4-1A Defensive MVP… All-State Honorable Mention… District champion… Team Captain… Junior year: 1st Team All-District defensive line… Sophomore year: Honorable Mention All-District… lettered in basketball and track & field… Played for former McNeese assistant coach Tim Sensley.... Other: born Nov. 8, 1996... son of Freda Blackwell and Walter Edwards.

G Cmp-Att-Int 4 7-9-1 10 12-22-0 11 79-146-3 25 98-177-4

Freshman•HS•Defensive Line•6-0•277 Larose, La. • South Lafourche HS

High School: Senior year: All-District 7-5A honors… Hard Hat Award… Team Captain… Recorded 38 tackles, 7 tackles for a loss, 1 sack, and 5 quarterback hits… Junior year: All-District honors… 48 tackles, 2 sacks, 15 tackles for a loss… Sophomore year: Played on a 9-0 team that won the district championship… Played for Coach Dennis Skains at South Lafourche High School... Other: Born May 1, 1997… Son of Tommy and Diana McBride… Plans to major in chemical engineering.

Senior•3L•Quarterback•6-2•220 Montgomery, Texas • Montgomery HS

2014: Led the team in passing with 990 yards on 79 of 146 throws... tossed six touchdowns and just three interceptions... completed 21 of 40 passes for 198 yards and a touchdown against Stephen F. Austin.. went 10 of 15 for 166 yards and a score versus Nicholls... played in all 11 games... 2013: completed 12 of 22 passes on the season for 165 yards... rushed it 10 times for 2 yards and a touchdown... joined Cody Stroud in

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Jalen

Bowers

Sophomore•1L•Defensive End•6-3•232 Shreveport, La. • Byrd HS • Air Force

Breaux’s Career Statistics and Bests G No. Yds. Avg. Long 2012 11 48 1,981 41.3 67 2013 13 59 2,331 39.5 53 2014 11 54 2,197 40.7 72 Totals 35 161 6,509 40.4 72

Punts 2014: Appeared in eight games and made three tackles... Prior to McNeese: played one season on the Air Force Prep football team... High School: all-around standout athlete at Byrd High School in football, track and basketball... as a senior, recorded 44 tackles with six sacks, 14 tackles

Number Yards Long Avg. Inside 20

for a loss and recovered three fumbles... helped lead his team to an 8-3 record and a 4-1 district championship mark. G Solo Ast. Tot. TFL Sacks INT TD FF FR PBU 8 1 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Total Tackles

1, three times, last vs. Lamar, 11/22/14

Jean

Breaux

Senior•3L•Punter/Kicker•5-10•172 Scott, La. • Acadiana HS

2014: Critical component of McNeese’s top-rated kickoff coverage team in the league... teams averaged just 19.5 yards per return while the longest was just 42 yards... ranked fifth in the conference with a 40.7 punting average... had 12 punts downed inside the 20-yard line, 16 fair catches, and seven touchbacks... longest was a 72-yard bomb against Prairie View... also connected on 2 of 3 field goals with makes of 37 and 34 yards... averaged 60.7 yards per kickoff... 2013: All-SLC Honorable Mention honors... ranked fourth in the conference in punt average with a 39.5 mark... had five bombs of 50 yards or more and placed 15 punts inside the 20 yardline... averaged 39.2 yards per punt in league games only with eight being downed inside the 20... best game came against Nicholls when he averaged 49.5 yards per kick on two punts with a long if 51 yards... longest of the season was 53 yards against West Alabama and Lamar... 2012: Southland Conference’s top freshman kicker... ranked fifth in the league with a 41.3 yards per punt average... punted 48 times for 1,981 yards and had 18 punts downed inside the 20 yard line... named SLC special teams player of the week after his performance against Middle Tennessee where he averaged 38.2 yards per punt, downed two of his five punts inside the 5 yard line and averaged 62 yards per kickoff... had nine punts of 50 yards or more on the season and another two punts of 60 yards or more... had a long of 67 yards against Northwestern State on Sept. 29... averaged 40 or more yards per punt in six games... carried the ball one time and gained 29 yards on a fake punt against Southeastern Louisiana... High School: earned all-state honorable mention honors, first team all-district and first team all-Acadiana honors as both a place kicker and a punter... connected on 118 of 120 PATs during his career... also eight of 10 field goals with a long of 38 yards... averaged 43.5 yards on 38 punts with a long of 63 yards... three letters in football.... four letters in soccer and earned all-district honors... also lettered two years in baseball... Other: son of Jeff and Amy Pool... majoring in physical therapy... SLC Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll.

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9, two times, last at SHSU, 10/11/14 344 (9 punts) at SHSU, 10/11/14 72 vs. Prairie View, 9/13/14 54.5 vs. Prairie View, 9/13/14 4 vs. SFA, 10/27/12

Brown

Bowers’ Career Statistics and Bests 2014

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Senior•3L•Linebacker•6-1•216 Katy, Texas • Katy HS

2015 Preseason All-SLC First Team 2014 All-SLC Second Team 2014: Third on the team with 43 total tackles... recorded five tackles for a loss and had a half a sack... season-high seven tackles with a TFL against Stephen F. Austin... five stops with 2 1/2 TFLs at Southeastern Louisiana... 2013: All-SLC Second Team honors... third on the team with 75 tackles on the season... team leader with 12 tackles for a loss and second with four sacks... recorded a career-high 11 tackles against West Alabama... had two sacks at Nicholls and two tackles for a loss and a sack against Sam Houston State... 2012: saw action in all 11 games with one start as a true freshman... recorded 46 tackles with an interception and two tackles for a loss... recovered a fumble at Middle Tennessee in the third quarter that set up a Cowboys touchdown... season-best seven stops and an interception at Nicholls... had six tackles against Southeastern Louisiana, Northwestern State and Sam Houston State... High School: All-state honorable mention, first team all-Greater Houston, finalist for Houston TD club defensive player of year award, first team unanimous all-district...named school’s John Culpepper athlete of the year...the past season credited with 146 tackles, nine sacks, two pass interceptions...in two year career had 277 tackles, 10 sacks, three interceptions, one fumble recovered...academic all-district and honorable mention academic all-state....also baseball letter...all-district honorable mention as designated hitter...played for Coach Gary Joseph... Other: parents are Sheir and David Brown... majoring in mechanical engineering... SLC Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll. Brown’s Career Statistics and Bests 2012 2013 2014 Totals Total Tackles Solo Assists Interceptions Tackles For Loss Fumbles Rec. Forced Fumbles

G Solo Ast. Tot. TFL Sacks INT TD FF FR PBU 11 26 20 46 2 0 1 0 0 1 2 13 54 21 75 12 4 0 0 2 1 4 11 17 26 43 5 0.5 0 0 0 0 2 35 97 67 164 19 4.5 1 0 2 2 8 11 vs. West Alabama, 9/14/13 9 vs. Weber State, 9/21/13 5 vs. West Alabama, 9/14/13 1 at Nicholls, 11/3/12 2.5 at SLU, 11/15/14 1, two times 1, two times

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Petey

Butler

Freshman•HS•Offensive Line•6-4•307 Mandeville, La. • Mandeville HS

High School: 3-Star rating by 247Sports… 2-Star rating by Rivals… One of the top offensive line prospects in Louisiana… Senior year: 1st Team All-District 6-5A… 1st Team All-Metro… 2nd Team LFCA 5A All-State… Play in the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl… Junior year: 2nd Team All-District 6-5A… Sophomore and freshman years: Played varsity ball and lettered as a sophomore… Teams combined for a 31-9 in his four years… Played for Coach Guy Lecompte at Mandeville High School... Other: Born April 30, 1996… Son of Michael Burguillos and Nannette Nealy.

David

Bush

Senior•2L•Wide Receiver•5-9•162 Tyler, Texas • John Tyler HS • TCU

2014: Ranked fourth on the team in receiving with 18 catches for 195 yards... second with three touchdown grabs... averaged 10.8 yards per catch... had at least one catch in all but one game... starter in seven games... scored touchdowns against Arkansas Tech, Abilene Christian and Lamar... 2013: fourth on the team with 20 catches and fifth with 194 yards receiving... averaged 9.7 yards per catch... scored one touchdown... made 4 grabs for 37 yards against Arkansas-Pine Bluff... 3 catches for 39 yards and a touchdown versus Northwestern State... 2012: Played in nine games at TCU, earning his first-career start against Texas Tech ... made four catches for 36 yards on the year ... all of those grabs came in the season opener against Grambling State, including TCU’s final touchdown of the game ... also added a career-best 18-yard reception in the game ... provided depth for TCU’s young receiving corps throughout the year... 2011: Redshirted in his first season at TCU... High School: First-team all-state and the 4A District 14 Most Valuable Player ... All-East Texas ... ranked by Rivals.com as the No. 50 athlete nationally and No. 7 in Texas ... a triple-threat in high school, finishing with 1,998 yards passing, 1,450 yards rushing and 365 yards receiving in his career ... lettered one year in basketball... Other: Mother is Glori Bush ... has a brother, Antione Bush, who played football at North Texas ... majoring in sports psychology. Bush’s Career Statistics and Bests Receiving Games Rec. Yards Avg/c TD Long Avg/g 2013 13 20 194 9.7 1 32 14.9 2014 11 18 195 10.8 3 29 17.7 Totals 24 38 389 10.2 4 32 16.2 Receptions Yards Longest TDs

4 vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff, 9/7/13 47 vs. Prairie View (2 catches), 9/13/14 32 vs. West Alabama, 9/14/13 1, four times, last vs. Lamar, 11/22/14

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Freshman•HS•Defensive Back•5-10•177 Monroe, La. • Neville HS High School: Senior year: 1st Team All-District… 1st Team All-NELA… Team finished the season 14-1 and won the Louisiana Class 4A State Championship… Recorded 77 tackles, 60 of those solos, picked off 2 passes with 69 return yards, 2 forced fumbles and a fumble recovery… Junior year: 1st Team All-District… 2nd Team All-NELA… 2nd Team All-Ouachita Parish… Team finished 13-1 and played in the state semifinals… Recorded 55 tackles with 45 solos, 5 interceptions for 74 yards, 3 tackles for loss, and 1 fumble recovery… Sophomore year: Starting free safety on team that finished 13-1 and was the state runner-up… recorded 45 tackles with 30 solos, 2 interceptions for 30 yards and a fumble recovery… In three varsity years, teams combined for a 38-3 wonlost record… Played for Coach Mickey McCarty… Lettered three years in basketball as a guard... Other: Born March 24, 1997… Son of Nikky Butler.

Carlos

Carroll

Junior•2L•Defensive Back•6-1•172 Alexandria, La. • Alexandria Senior HS

2014: Played in eight games and recorded 11 tackles... forced one fumble... recorded four tackles against Nicholls and Lamar... 2013: made a splash in his true freshman season and played in seven games... finished with four tackles and two pass break ups... had two stops with two PBU against Weber State... High School: First team alldistrict, all-CENLA and honorable mention all-state honors his senior season where he recorded 39 tackles with three interceptions, two touchdowns and nine passes broken up… played wide receiver as a junior and caught 73 passes for 909 yards and 19 touchdowns… also lettered in basketball and track… earned first team all-district honors as a junior in basketball... Other: born March 10, 1994… son of Tillie Lowery. Carroll’s Career Statistics and Bests 2013 2014 Totals Tackles Solo Assists PBU FF

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G Solo Ast. Tot. TFL Sacks INT TD FF FR PBU 7 3 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 8 3 8 11 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 15 6 9 15 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 4, two times, last vs. Lamar, 11/22/14 3 vs. Lamar, 11/22/14 4 vs. Nicholls, 10/4/14 2 vs. Weber State, 9/21/13 1 vs. Lamar, 11/22/14

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champion and 2013 district 400-meter champ... Other: born Sept. 7, 1995... son of Christopher and Roshell Darby.

Duplessis

Freshman•RS•Offensive Line•6-2•254 Lake Charles, La. • Hamilton Christian Academy

Converse

Freshman•RS•Offensive Line•6-4•312 Baton Rouge, La. • Woodlawn HS

2014: Missed season due to injury... 2013: Redshirt... High School: first team alldistrict, all-CENLA and honorable mention all-state honors his senior season where he recorded 39 tackles with three interceptions, two touchdowns and nine passes broken up… played wide receiver as a junior and caught 73 passes for 909 yards and 19 touchdowns… also lettered in basketball and track… earned first team all-district honors as a junior in basketball… Other: born March 10, 1994… son of Tillie Lowery.

Nick

Edwards

2014: Redshirt season... High School: standout offensive lineman at Woodlawn High School who played in the LHSAA East-West All-Star game in Shreveport... a three-year starter and a twotime all-district selection... very versatile athlete that played every offensive line position during his career at WHS... committed to Louisiana-Lafayette but never signed.

Jordan

Craft

Sophomore•HS•Linebacker•6-2•206 Covington, La. • St. Paul’s HS

2014: Redshirt season... High School: Prepped at Hamilton Christian Academy where he played for former McNeese assistant coach Tim Sensley.

Jimmy

Sophomore•1L•Wide Receiver•5-11•200 New Iberia, La. • New Iberia Senior HS

2014: Played in five games but did not make any catches... High School: Prepped at New Iberia Senior HS where he helped lead the team to the state playoffs.

Senior•3L•Wide Receiver•5-7•165 Haughton, La. • Haughton HS

2014: Saw action in four games... made one catch for 22 yards against Arkansas Tech... rushed the ball one time for nine yards against Prairie View in the home opener... 2013: Did not see any playing time... 2012: did not see any playing time... High School: named second team all-district honors as a junior and senior and first team all-city honors... made 54 catches for 911 yards and 12 touchdowns his senior season... 42 grabs with 834 yards and 11 tds as a junior... set a new single-game school record with 4 td catches in a game... won district title in both his junior and senior seasons... graduated with a 3.0 grade point average... also lettered in track where he ran the first leg on the 4x100 and 4x200 meter relay events... Other: born July 28, 1992... son of Gregory and Lisa Craft... majoring in criminal justice.

Calum

Foster

Freshman•HS•Defensive Back•5-11•170 Bon Wier, Texas • Newton HS

High School: Senior year: 2nd Team All-State Texas both on offense and defense… 1st Team All-District 11-3A on both offense and defense… 11-3A Division II District Champions… 3A Division II State Finalist… KBMT Channel 12 Player of the Week… Junior year: 1st Team All-District offense, defense and special teams… named district’s Special Teams Returner of the Year… 10-2A Division I District Champions… 10-2A Division I Regional Finalist… Football team captain… Lettered four years in basketball and track… 20-2A Offensive Player of the Year and 1st Team All-District in basketball… 2013 State Champion as a member of the 4x100 relay team… 2014 third place at the state meet in the 4x100 and third place in the 4x200 relays… Honor Roll student and named Academic All-State… Played for Coach William “WT” Johnston at Newton High Freshman•RS•Defensive Back•5-11•183 School... Other: Son of Bryan Foster Sr. and Raquel Foster… Dad was a running back for Beaumont, Texas • Central HS the Cowboys from 1992-95 and is currently ranked 27th on the McNeese all-time career rushing list with 1,453 yards… He was part of two Southland Conference championship 2014: Redshirt season... High School: all-district performer at Central High School teams and a senior on the 1995 regular season, unbeaten team that advanced to the FCS for coach Toby Foreman... rushed for 483 yards and four TDs as a senior along with 11 semifinals… Both of Calum’s parents are McNeese graduates… Born Sept. 3, 1996… catches for 288 yards and two scores... will play in the defensive backfield for the CowPlans to major in Mechanical Engineering.

Kamon

Darby

boys... 2013 Academic All-State second team honors... A-B honor roll all four years of high school... lettered three years in football and four in track... 2011 district triple jump 28

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Fuller

D.J.

Gatlin

Sophomore•1L•Defensive Back•6-0•196 Monroe, La. • Neville HS

2014: Recorded 11 tackles and had three pass break ups in eight games played on the season... had five stops against Incarnate Word to go along with a couple of PBUs... backed up first team all-conference free safety Aaron Sam... High School: 2-Star rating by Rivals, Scout and 247 Sports... Louisiana Football Coaches Association All-Star Game participant... District Co-Offensive MVP at Neville High School in 2013 where he completed 70 of 105 passes for 1,250 yards and 13 touchdowns with zero interceptions and rushed for 550 yards and six scores... earned 2013 first team all-state honors as an athlete as well as first team All-NELA and all-district honors at quarterback... earned honorable mention all-state honors as a return specialist and QB this past season and all-parish honors at QB... as a junior, earned all-district and all-NELA honors as a wide receiver... had one kickoff return and turned it into a 76 yard touchdown... played three years of baseball at pitcher and in the outfield... an honor roll student all four years and has a 3.5 grade point average... Other: projected to major in criminal justice at McNeese... born Nov. 11, 1995... son of D’ne and Andre Fuller. Fuller’s Career Statistics and Bests G Tkl. Ast. Tot. TFL-Yds Sack-Yds INT TD FF FR PBU 2014 8 7 4 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 Total Tackles Solo Assists Pass Break Ups

5 at Incarnate Word, 10/25/14 3 at Incarnate Word, 10/25/14 2 at Incarnate Word, 10/25/14 2 at Incarnate Word, 10/25/14

Gustavo

Garcia

Sophomore•1L•Defensive End•6-2•225 Gretna, La. • St. Paul’s School

Junior•1L•Defensive Back•5-8•163 Shreveport, La. • Evangel Christian HS

2014: Appeared in three games and made one tackle versus Prairie View... High School: Prepped at Evangel Christian Academy in Shreveport.

Damon

Gladney

Junior•2L•Wide Receiver•6-1•185 Haughton, La. • Haughton HS

2014: made four catches for 58 yards on the season... played in nine games... all his receptions came in different games... 2013: saw action in all 13 games and made 7 catches for 114 yards with a touchdown… made two grabs each against Sam Houston State and Nicholls… scored his first career touchdown in the first score of the game against No. 2 ranked Sam Houston State in a game the Cowboys prevailed 31-23… had 33 yards receiving against Nicholls... 2012: Redshirted... High School: Two-time first team all-state, all-district, all-city...received coaches choice award...caught 63 passes for 1,135 yards and 15 tds in 2011..caught 70 passes for 1,211 yards and 15 tds as a junior...career totals of 181 catches for 3,144 yards (17.4 yd avg) and 39 tds...track letter as sprinter...carried a 3.00 grade point average....played for Coach Rodney Guin... Other: parents are Damon Gladney Sr. and Angela Jeter...father played defensive back for McNeese from 1992 to 1995, earning all-conference honors... named to the 2012 SLC Commissioner’s Fall Academic Honor Roll. Gladney’s Career Statistics and Bests Receiving Games Rec. Yards Avg/c TD Long Avg/g 2013 13 7 114 16.3 1 30 8.8 2014 9 4 58 14.5 0 26 6.4 Totals 22 11 172 15.6 1 30 7.8 Receiving

Receptions

Yards 2014: Played in five games and made two tackles, one each against Nebraska and the Longest other versus Arkansas Tech... High School: had 19 sacks, blocked a punt, four forced TDs fumbles and more than 50 tackles at St. Paul’s School... earned first team all-district honors and New Orleans Area Elite Team as a senior... competed in state powerlifting meet in 2012 and 2013... state champion and record holder in 220-pound weight class... Other: Born Jan. 4, 1995... son of Gustavo and Gloria Garcia... majoring in engineering.

2, two times 33 (2) at Nicholls, 10/26/13 30 at Northern Iowa, 9/28/13 1 vs. Sam Houston State, 10/19/13

Gustavo’s Career Statistics and Bests G Tkl. Ast. Tot. TFL-Yds Sack-Yds INT TD FF FR PBU 2014 5 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total Tackles

1, two times, last vs. Arkansas Tech, 9/27/14

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Ashari

Goins

Sophomore•1L•Linebacker•5-10•200 Monroe, La. • Neville HS

2014: Recorded 25 tackles while playing in all 11 games as a true freshman... two sacks and 4.5 tackles for a loss... recovered two fumbles... season-high five tackles at Sam Houston State... had sacks against Arkansas Tech and Nicholls... recovered a fumble and returned it 17 yards against Arkansas Tech... High School: Louisiana Football Coaches Association All-Star Game participant... as a senior, earned first team all-state honors by the LSWA and second team honors by the LFCA... first team All-Northeast and AllOuachita Parish... All-Northeast Louisiana Defensive MVP... All-Ouachita Parish Defensive MVP... 2-4A 1st team All-District... District 2-4A Defensive MVP... made 131 tackles as a senior, 80 solo, with two sacks, 19 tackles for a loss, three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries... as a junior earned first team all-state honors by both the LSWA and LFCA, first team All-Northeast, All-Ouachita Parish, All-District 2-4A, and District 2-4A Defensive MVP... for his career, made 331 tackles, had seven sacks, 44 tackles for a loss, forced six fumbles, recovered eight fumbles and intercepted four passes... coached by Mickey McCarty... Other: projected major at McNeese is Kinesiology... born April 7, 1996... son of Shandra Goins. Goins’s Career Statistics and Bests G Tkl. Ast. Tot. TFL-Yds Sack-Yds INT TD FF FR PBU 2014 11 10 15 25 4.5-15 2.0-9 0 0 0 1 0 Total Tackles Sacks Tackles For Loss Fumble Recoveries

Golden

Gorman

Senior•3L•Offensive Line•6-3•297 Broken Arrow, Okla. • Broken Arrow HS

2014: Starter in all 11 games... allowed just 1 1/2 sacks the entire season... offense ranked third in the conference in rushing with 221.9 yards per game... 2013: All-SLC honorable mention honors... moved to the offensive line during the offseason and made an immediate splash... starter in all 13 games… played a majority of the snaps on the season and only allowed four sacks… big part of the Cowboys’ offense scoring a school record in points on the season as well as protecting quarterback Cody Stroud in putting up some of the best passing numbers in school history including a record for touchdown passes in a season… 2012: played in 10 games and made five tackles including one for a loss... had a pass breakup and a QB hurry... 2011: redshirted... High School: three letters as defensive tackle and tight at Broken Arrow (OK) High School....all-district honors...missed first five games as senior recovering from knee injury...finished with 42 tackles, two sacks, a fumble recovery, three tackles for a loss and a pass broken up in senior year...as a junior he caught 12 passes for 130 yards and three tds as a tight end... Other: born 9/19/92... parents are Chuck and Jennifer Gorman and Laura and Derrick Evans....father Chuck played at Tulane and was an assistant coach at McNeese and also a high school head coach...mother Laura ran track at Tulane... uncle, Todd Gorman, played basketball at Delta State while his stepfather, Derrick, played baseball at Connors State... health education major... SLC Commissioner’s Fall Academic Honor Roll.

Jake

5 at Sam Houston State, 10/11/14 1, two times, last vs. Nicholls, 10/4/14 1.5 vs. Arkansas Tech, 9/27/14 1, two times, last vs. Nicholls, 10/4/14

Isaiah

Nick

Grode

Junior•2L•Defensive Line•6-4•245 Katy, Texas • Katy HS

2014: Made one tackle and had a quarterback hurry in five appearances on the sea-

Sophomore•TR•Defensive Line•6-2•335 son... 2013: recorded four tackles on the season after playing in five games… made three stops against Weber State – one solo tackle and two assists… 2012: redshirted... Carthage, Texas • Carthage HS

High School: first team all-district...twice named defensive player of week by Katy Weekly...team captain...football leadership council...two time academic all-district... Transfer from Texas A&M who is expected to play a big role on two letters....47 tackles last year with seven sacks...caused fumble..recovered two the defensive line this season. fumbles...blocked kick....65 tackles in career, nine sacks, two fumbles caused...played for Coach Gary Joseph... Other: parents are Keith and Toni Grode... majoring in basic 2014: Missed the season… 2013: Played in 11 games and started in six as a true studies... named to the 2012 SLC Commissioner’s Fall Academic Honor Roll. freshman … Recorded 30 stops on the season, including eight solo tackles … Had 3.0 tackles for a loss of six yards … Had a season-high six stops against Auburn … Earned starts in conference games at Ole Miss (Oct. 12), vs. Auburn (Oct. 19), vs. Vanderbilt (Oct. 26), vs. Mississippi State (Nov. 9) and at LSU (Nov. 23)... High School: Coached by Scott Surratt at Carthage High School in Carthage, Texas ... US Army All-American ... Member of the Dave Campbell’s Texas Football’s Super Team second team ... Earned a spot on the Class 3A All-State second-team and was named District 20-3A Defensive MVP after making 76 tackles, 4 sacks, 32 TFL, 4 FF, and 2 FR as a senior in 2012 ... Also earned Class 3A All-Region III honors ... Recorded 78 tackles, 8 sacks, 14 TFL in his junior season, which earned him first-team All-District 8-2A honors ... 4-star recruit by ESPN.com, Rivals.com, and Scout.com ... Rated No. 20 DT by ESPN.com ... Rated No. 8 DT by Rivals.com ... Rated No. 9 DT by Scout.com ... Chose A&M over Baylor, Ole Miss, Oklahoma, and TCU. 30 McNeeseSports.com facebook.com/McNeeseSports twitter.com/McNeeseFootball

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Gross

Gabe

Hamner

Senior•3L•Defensive Back•6-0•200 Sealy, Texas • Sealy HS

Sophomore•1L•Defensive Line•6-3•240 Shreveport, La. • Evangel Academy

2014: Made six tackles and had one tackle for a loss... played in five games.. broke up one pass and posted two quarterback hurries... season-high three tackles against Prairie View... 2013: redshirt season... High School: first team all-district and second team all-city honors as a senior after he recorded 64 tackles with nine sacks and three pass break ups… helped lead team to the state championship game… all-district honorable mention honors as a junior after he had 67 tackles with six sacks and three fumble recoveries… honor roll student… Other: born July 19, 1995… son of Green Whitaker, Jr. and Kathy Scott. Gross’s Career Statistics and Bests G Tkl. Ast. Tot. TFL-Yds Sack-Yds INT TD FF FR PBU 2014 5 4 2 6 1-1 0 0 0 0 0 1 Total Tackles Sacks Pass Break Ups

3 vs. Prairie View, 9/13/14 1 vs. Prairie View, 9/13/14 1 vs. Prairie View, 9/13/14

David

Hamm Sophomore•TR•Running Back•6-0•226 Klein, Texas • Klein HS • UTEP

2014: Saw action in 11 games as a true freshman ... recorded 96 yards on 14 carries (6.9 average) ... rushed for a career-high 68 yards at WKU on six carries (11.3 average), including a career-high 21-yard dash ... tallied 19 yards on five carries against NM State ... registered three tackles on special teams at Kansas State.... High School: During senior season at Klein High School, rushed 288 times for 1,821 yards and 18 touchdowns (19 total TDs) in 11 games (including playoffs) ... led district 13-5A with 96 points ... ran for 191 yards on 38 carries and two scores, also caught a 71-yard touchdown pass during the Bearkats’ playoff game versus Woodlands ... carried 27 times for 225 yards and a pair of touchdowns (39 and eight yards, respectively) in a 45-28 victory over cross-town rival Klein Collins to clinch a playoff spot ... ran 24 times for 170 yards and three scores in a 30-13 win over Klein Forest ... his 174 yards on 21 carries and three touchdowns paved the way for a Bearkats upset of No. 10 Kingwood, 49-21 ... voted district 13-5A Offensive Player of the Year ... named first-team All-District ... Dave Campbell’s Texas Football week two player of the week nominee ... a Houston area top 100 football recruit ... a 34th Annual UIL High School Touchdown Club finalist... Other: Full name is David Bryan Hamm ... son of Bryan and Sheri Hamm ... has one brother ... born in Fallbrook, Calif.

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2014 All-SLC Honorable Mention 2014: Played in all 11 games and made eight starts... recorded 29 tackles and had 1.5 tackles for a loss... led the team with seven pass break ups and intercepted two passes... had a season-high seven tackles, all seven solos to tie a career best, against Abilene Christian... picked off passes against Prairie View and Nicholls... three PBUs against ACU... five tackles with a tackle for a loss against Stephen F. Ausitn (Nov. 8)... 2013: Starter in all 13 games at the cornerback position... seventh on the team in total tackles with 48 and tied for second with two pass interceptions... had a half tackle for a loss and a team-high 10 pass break ups... recorded career-high 8 tackles, 7 solo, in win over West Alabama in week three of the season... interceptions came against West Alabama and Sam Houston State... 2012: finished the season with 31 tackles to go along with 3.5 tackles for a loss and a half a sack... had three pass break ups, one quarterback hurry and forced a fumble... recorded a season-high with five tackles on three different occasions - vs. McMurry (Sept. 8), at Weber State (Sept. 15) and at Southeastern Louisiana (Sept. 22)... had 1.5 tackles for a loss and a half sack at SLU... four stops vs. Northwestern State, Central Arkansas and at Nicholls... played in all 11 games and made one start, that coming against Northwestern State... 2011: redshirted... High School: three times named to all-district tream as both a defensive back and a receiver at Sealy (TX) High... in senior season he had 42 tackles and six pass interceptions as well as catching passes for 782 yards and 12 tds....he also had 403 yards in kick returns...basketball and track letters....all-district twice in basketball and regional track qualifier twice... Other: born June, 1992... son of Shelly Hamner and Kevin Browning... has a son, Nathan Hamner. Hamner’s Career Statistics and Bests

G/GS Tkl. Ast. Tot. TFL Sacks INT TD FF FR PBU 2012 11/1 27 4 31 3.5 0.5 0 0 1 0 3 2013 13/13 40 8 48 0.5 0 2 0 0 0 10 2014 11/8 22 7 29 1.5 0 2 0 1 1 7 Totals 35/22 89 19 108 5.5 0.5 4 0 2 1 20 Total Tackles Solo Assists Sacks Tackles For Loss Pass Break Up Interceptions

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Hetrick

Hill

Junior•2L•Tight End•6-3•250 Baton Rouge, La. • Central HS

2014: Played and started all 11 games... caught 12 passes for 175 yards and scored one touchdown... averaged 14.6 yards per catch, second highest on the team... caught a careerhigh four passes for 84 yards and a td against Abilene Christian... made two catches each against Prairie View, Nicholls and Stephen F. Ausitn… 2013: played in all 13 games at tight end where he excelled as a blocker and receiver… caught three passes for 16 yards on the season with two touchdowns… made a 3-yard TD catch against West Alabama and a 4-yard score at Stephen F. Austin… also returned four kickoffs for 43 yards… 2012: redshirt season... High School: first team all-district and named league’s defensive MVP...all-state honorable mention...credited with 150 tackles, 14 tackles for a loss and six sacks as a senior....88 tackles, 21 TFLs, seven sacks, four fumble recoveries and two defensive tds as a junior...also played linebacker and tight end...also letterman in golf for which he qualified for both the regional and metro tournaments....received academic excellence award for 3.8 GPA....played for Coach Doug Dotson... Other: birthdate 10/27/93... parents are Rob and Angie Hetrick... majoring in biological sciences... SLC Commissioner’s Fall Academic Honor Roll. Hetrick’s Career Statistics and Bests Receiving Games/S Rec. Yards Avg/c TD Long Avg/g 2013 13/1 3 16 5.3 2 9 1.2 2014 11/11 12 175 14.6 1 37 15.9 Totals 24/12 15 191 12.7 3 37 8.0 Receptions Yards Long TDs

4 vs. Abilene Christian, 10/18/14 84 vs. Abilene Christian, 10/18/14 37 vs. Abilene Christian, 10/18/14 1, three times, last 4 vs. Abilene Christian, 10/18/14

Kylon

Highshaw

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Sophomore•1L•Defensive Back•5-10•177 Mansfield, La. • Mansfield HS 2014 All-SLC Honorable Mention

2014: Ranked eighth on the team with 34 tackles as a true freshman... tied for second on the squad with 7.5 tackles for a loss... added one sack and picked off two passes... had five pass breakups, caused and recovered one fumble... season high six tackles three times - at Nebraska, vs. Prairie View, vs. Nicholls... had a tremendous college debut at No. 19 Nebraska with six tackles, two tackles for a loss, a sack, pass break up, and a forced fumble... 2 1/2 tackles for a loss against Prairie View... intercepted two passes vs. Lamar... High School: 2-star rating by 247 Sports… first team All-District honors as a quarterback and defensive back at Mansfield High School... earned All-Area honors as a punt returner and honorable mention All-State honors as a DB... missed half of his senior season due to injury... as a junior, threw for over 1,000 yards and 18 touchdowns with just three interceptions... returned five punts for touchdowns... a star on the basketball court where he earned second team all-district honors as a shooting guard... member of the Principal’s List and the National Honor Society... earned his high school diploma in December and signed with the Cowboys shortly after... Other: born Feb. 17, 1996... son of Chris Hill and Michelle Hall... father is former LSU standout tight end Chris Hill. Hill’s Career Statistics and Bests G/GS Tkl. Ast. Tot. TFL-Yds Sack-Yds INT TD FF FR PBU 2014 11/7 22 12 34 7.5-22 1.0-2 2 0 1 0 4 Total Tackles Sacks Tackles For Loss Forced Fumbles Interceptions Pass Break Ups

6, three times, last vs. Nicholls, 10/4/14 1 at Nebraska, 9/6/14 2.5 vs. Prairie View, 9/13/14 1 at Nebraska, 9/6/14 2 vs. Lamar, 11/22/14 2 vs. Lamar, 11/22/14

Trent

Jackson

Freshman•RS•Wide Receiver•6-4•208 Monroe, La. • Neville HS

2014: Redshirt season... High School: First team all-district wide receiver in 2013 at Neville HS for coach Mickey McCarty... earned second team All-Ouachita Parish, AllNortheast, All-State by the LFCA and honorable mention all-state honors by the LSWA... caught 20 passes for 415 yards and four touchdowns and averaged 20.8 yards per catch this past season... as a junior, earned all-district honors at tight end and made 13 catches for 197 yards and two scores and averaged 15.2 yards per catch... honor roll student who also lettered in basketball... projected to major in sports management at McNeese... Other: born March 22, 1996... son of Kelvin Highshaw, Sr. and Sharonda Highshaw.

Dominique

Freshman•HS•Defensive Back•6-2•171 Shreveport, La. • Evangel Christian

High School: Senior year: Earned Honorable Mention All-City honors… Recorded 70 tackles with 2 interceptions, 2 forced fumbles and 2 fumble recoveries… Helped team win the district championship… Team Captain… Junior year: Recorded 61 tackles with 2 interceptions, 3 fumble recoveries and 1 forced fumble… District champions and Louisiana State Runner-Up… Sophomore year: Had 44 tackles, 6 interceptions, 2 fumble recoveries and 1 forced fumble in helping team with the district title… Freshman year: Member of district championship team… Played for Coach Byron Dawson… Other: Earned all-district honors in track as a sophomore and junior on the 4x400 meter relay team… Squad won the Class 3A state championship in the 4x400 relay as a sophomore while placing second in the 800 meter run… Principal’s List every year… Other: Parents are Eugene Jackson Jr. and Twana F. Jackson… Born Nov. 26, 1996… Plans to major in physical therapy

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Brian

Hine

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James

Senior•1L•Defensive Line•6-2•225 Austin, Texas • Regents School of Austin • Cisco JC 2014 All-SLC Honorable Mention

2014: Starter in all 11 games... ranked tied for fifth on the team with 39 total tackles... tied as the team leader with 9.5 tackles for a loss and was second with four sacks... four quarterback hurries... season-high seven tackles at Southeastern Louisiana... four stops, 1.5 sacks and 2.5 tackles for a loss against Nicholls... had sacks at Sam Houston State and Incarnate Word... Prior to McNeese: at Cisco Junior College, combined to record over 140 tackles and 12 sacks in two seasons in his career while playing linebacker… High School: School record holder with over 350 career tackles at Regents School of Austin for coach Beck Brydon… first team All-State and All-CenTex as a junior and senior… team won the state championship his senior season with a 13-1 record in the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) league… Other: majoring in exercise science… born June 1, 1993… son of Peter and Mary Hine.

2014: Had his season cut short after just the second game when he suffered a broken leg against Prairie View on Sept. 13... recorded one tackle in the two games he played... 2013: played in four games and made two tackles on the season... Prior to McNeese: redshirted the 2012 season at UTSA... High School: multi-positional athlete who earned all-district honors at three different positions following his final season… tabbed first-team all-district wide receiver and defensive back… recorded 25 tackles, including three for a loss, one fumble recovery and a forced fumble as a senior… added 17 receptions for 202 yards (11.9 avg.) and four touchdowns in addition to rushing 55 times for 355 yards (6.5 avg.) and four scores… returned 15 kickoffs for 320 yards (21.3 avg.) and a pair of TDs and 18 punts for 234 yards (13.0 avg.) and two scores… also an all-state track & field sprinter in the 100 and 200 meters... Other: birthdate 3/18/94... son of Roderick and Kimberly James.

Jenkins

2014: Appeared in eight games... allowed just one sack on the season... 2013: Redshirt season… High School: started in 26 games in his high school career… earned second team honors… played in the Dolphin Dade vs. Broward All-Star game… helped lead his team to the Class 6A Regional Semifinal round of the state playoffs… Other: born April 25, 1994… son of Elizabeth Teja.

Tyrae

Sophomore•1L•Linebacker•5-11•204 Houston, Texas • North Shore Senior HS

2014: Played in 10 games and recorded 20 tackles... had 1.5 tackles for a loss and intercepted one pass which he returned 32 yards against Arkansas Tech... recorded a seasonhigh six tackles with a half TFL against Prairie View... four stops against Nicholls... High School: standout linebacker at North Shore HS where he was named the District 21-5A MVP this past season... selected to play in the Texas High School All-Star Game... Showcase LB MVP... 21-5A honorable mention honors as a junior... recorded 115 tackles as a senior to go along with two sacks and two interceptions... recorded 220 total tackles in his career with 15.5 tackles for a loss and three interceptions... played for coach David Aymond at North Shore... Other: born Feb. 6, 1996... son of Daphne Jacobs. Jacobs’s Career Statistics and Bests G/GS Tkl. Ast. Tot. TFL Sacks INT TD FF FR PBU Totals 10/0 10 10 20 1.5 0 1 0 0 0 0 Total Tackles Solo Assists Tackles For Loss Interceptions

6 vs. Prairie View, 9/13/14 3 vs. Nicholls, 10/4/14 5 vs. Prairie View, 9/13/14 1.0 vs. Abilene Christian, 10/18/14 1 vs. Arkansas Tech, 9/27/14

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Sophomore•1L•Offensive Line•6-3•280 Miami, Fla. • Miami NW Senior HS

7 at SLU, 11/15/14 3, three times, last vs. Lamar, 11/22/14 4 at SLU, 11/15/14 1.5 vs. Nicholls, 10/4/14 2.5 vs. Nicholls, 10/4/14

Jacobs

Joe

G/GS Tkl. Ast. Tot. TFL Sacks INT TD FF FR PBU Totals 11/11 17 22 39 9.5 4.0 0 0 0 0 0

Christian

Junior•2L•Defensive Back•5-10•174 Lake Charles, La. • LaGrange HS • UTSA

Hine’s Career Statistics and Bests

Total Tackles Solo Assists Sacks Tackles For Loss

Ja’Len

Johnson

Freshman•HS•Offensive Line•6-2•295 League City, Texas • Cleer Creek HS

High School: Senior year: Unanimous selection as a First Team member of the AllDistrict squad… First Team All-County… Starter in every game at the right tackle position… Team Captain… Junior year: 2nd Team All-District and Honorable Mention All-County… Starter in all games at right tackle and helped team win the District 246A Championship… Sophomore year: Starter at right tackle… Freshman year: Saw action in varsity games at the right guard position… Played for Coach Darrell Warden at Clear Creek High School… Lettered three years in varsity track and field in the shot put event… Recipient of the French Award… Other: Parents are Earl and LaShonda Johnson… Born May 22, 1996… Plans to major in nursing.

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Ben

Jones

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Senior•3L•Offensive Line•6-5•283 Nederland, Texas • Nederland HS

2014: Starter in all 11 games... allowed just one sack and nine pressures the entire season... offense ranked third in the conference in rushing with 221.9 yards per game... 2013: A first-year starter, played a big part in the Cowboys’ record-breaking success on the season... a starter in all 13 games, played virtually every snap and has been a part of an O-line that allowed just 14 sacks in the regular season... 2012: appeared in eight games... was part of an offensive unit that ranked second in the Southland Conference and 18th nationally with 209.5 yards rushing per game...... 2011: redshirted... High School: prepped at Nederland (TX) High School where he earned all-district honors and was named to an all-super team...three letters in football and four in track and field in the shot put and the discus... Other: born 10/30/92... son of Rusty and Caroline Jones... majoring in civil engineering.

Benjamin

Jones

8 tackles for loss, 2 sacks and 2 forced fumbles… Freshman year: Lettered at Catholic of Pointe Coupee as a wide receiver and on special teams… Other: Earned 1st Team All-District 5-1A as a forward in basketball at PCC while lettering three years… Lettered two seasons in baseball... Other: Parents are Latasha and Cleotha Johnigan and Brandon Jones… Born Nov. 27, 1996… Plans to major in health and human performance.

Jones

Bryce

Jones

Sophomore•1L•Defensive Back•6-0•183 Richmond, Texas • Foster HS

2014: Played in eight games and made 10 tackles... had three stops against Nicholls for a season high... 2013: redshirt season... High School: first team all-district and all-area honors as a senior... totaled 68 tackles, two interceptions, an interception for a touchdown, and three fumble recoveries... had 160 receiving yards and three touchdowns and rolled up 362 return yards... played two years on varsity basketball team... Other: born July 25, 1994... son of Edward and Erricka Jones.

Jonta

Jones

Freshman•RS•Running Back•5-11•181 Nederland, Texas • Jewell Sumner HS

2015 Spring: MVP of the McNeese spring game when he rushed for 110 yards on 16 carries, including a highlight reel 51-yard touchdown scamper to help lead his team to a 14-7 win... 2014: redshirt season… High School: track standout at Jewell Sumner HS... state champion in the 100-meters with a time of 10.79 and runner up in the 200-meters with a time of 22.33... member of the state champion 400 and 800-meter relay teams as well… Other: ran sprints for the Cowboys as a freshman this past season... competed in the 55 and 60-meters and 200 meters in the indoor season and teh 100, 200 and 4x100 relay during the outdoor slate... clocked a PR of 10.90 in the 100 meters, a 6.53 in the 55m, 6.95 in the 60m, and a 22.53 in the 200m.

Erik

Freshman•HS•Defensive Line•6-2•289 Vacherie, La. • St. James HS

High School: Senior year: LFCA All-Star Game participant… 1st Team LFCA 3A AllState… All-District and All-Metro honors as a defensive lineman… Recorded 71 tackles, 3 sacks, 7 tackles for loss, 2 forced fumbles and 2 pass break ups… helped lead his team to the quarterfinal round of the state playoffs… Team Captain… Junior year: 1st Team All-District at defensive line… 67 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 4 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery and 1 pass break up… Starter on the offensive line his freshman and sophomore seasons… Played for Coach Dwain Jenkins at Livonia High School… Lettered two years in basketball and helped lead his team to the Top 28 state tournament in 2014... Other: Parents are Tawanna Jones and Tyrone Broden… Member of the Principal’s Honor Roll.

Freshman•HS•Linebacker•6-2•186 New Roads, La. • Livonia HS

High School: 2-Star rating by 247Sports and Rivals… Senior year: 1st Team LFCA Class 3A All-State… 1st Team All-District 5-3A… LSWA Class 3A Honorable Mention… Helped his team win the Class 3A State Championship as well as the district title… Recorded 79 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, 2 interceptions, 5 forced fumbles, and 6 pass breakups… Team Captain… Junior year: While at Pointe Coupee Central, earned 1st Team LFCA Class 1A All-State… 1st Team All-District 5-1A… Led team to district championship… Recorded 87 tackles, 21 tackles for loss, 6 sacks, 3 interceptions, 4 forced fumbles, and 4 pass breakups… Also played tight end and had 27 catches for 606 yards… Sophomore year: Earned 2nd Team All-District 6-1A honors while playing for his stepfather Cleotha Johnigan Jr. at Pointe Coupee Central… Recorded 54 tackles, 34

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Knighton

Freshman•HS•Defensive End•6-2•225 Moss Bluff, La. • Sam Houston HS

High School: Senior year: 1st Team All-Louisiana… 1st Team All-Southwest Louisiana… 1st Team All-District… LFCA 5A All-State Honorable Mention… Recorded 156 total tackles (119 solos, 37 assists), 7 sacks, 28 tackles for a loss, 4 forced fumbles, 3 fumble recoveries (1 for a 46 yard touchdown), 1 interception, and 3 blocked punts… Team Captain… Team qualified for the playoffs for the first time in school history in the 5A ranks… Junior year: 1st Team All-District… 1st Team All-Southwest Louisiana… All-State Honorable Mention… 116 total tackles (87 solos, 29 assists), 3 sacks, 24 tackles for loss, 4 forced fumbles, 3 fumble recoveries, 2 interceptions… Sophomore year: All-District Honorable Mention… 73 total tackles (56 solos, 17 assists), 3 sacks, 10 tackles for loss, 3 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries, 1 interception… Career stats: 359 total tackles, 13 sacks, 62 tackles for loss, 11 forced fumbles, 8 fumble recoveries, 4 interceptions, 3 blocked punts, 1 touchdown return… Played for Coach Vaughn Eggleston at Sam Houston High School… Lettered three years in baseball... Other: Parents are Stacy and Deanna Knighton… Born Sept. 10, 1996… 4-year Honor Roll student… Plans to major in business.

Khoury

Kraus

team offensive MVP, best of the tech MVP... threw for 3,127 yards and 39 tds... as a sophomore, he threw for 2,024 yards and 18 touchdowns... eanred second team all-district honors and second team best of the tech QB... two-time district champion.  Other: born Aug. 30, 1994... son of Chris and Lucy Lissard... father played defensive back for McNeese from 1982-84 and was a teammate of current Cowboys’ linebacker coach Lark Hebert... majoring in business finance... SLC Commissioner’s Honor Roll for fall 2013.

Chris

Livings

Joe

Lissard

Sophomore•1L•Quarterback•6-2•213 New Iberia, La. • Catholic HS

2014: Saw action in just one game, vs. Arkansas Tech... did not attempt any passes... 2013: redshirt… High School: in his career, completed 596 passes in 1,018 attempts for 8,168 yards and 92 touchdowns... as a senior, named first team all-district, first team all-state, team captain and MVP, first team best of the tech... threw for 3,017 yards and 35 tds... junior season, named first team all-district, first team all-state, district and

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Freshman•HS•Defensive End•6-2•210 Lake Charles, La. • Barbe HS

High School: Senior year: 1st Team LSWA 5A All-State… 1st Team All-District 3-5A… 1st Team All-Southwest Louisiana… Set a single-season school record with 12 sacks on the year… added 77 tackles, 18 tackles for a loss, 4 forced fumbles, 5 fumble recoveries, and 1 blocked kick… Team Captain… Junior year: Recorded 44 tackles and had 3 sacks… District champion and state playoff quarterfinalist… Member of 2011 and 2012 district championship teams and 2012 state championship runner-up… Played for Coach Mike Cutrera at Barbe High School... Other: Parents are Michael and Carla Livings… Born Feb. 23, 1997… Plans to major in business marketing.

Dylan

Long

Freshman•HS•Linebacker•6-2•230 Lake Charles, La. • Barbe HS

High School: Senior year: 1st Team All-District… 1st Team All-Southwest Louisiana… 2nd Team LFCA 5A All-State… Selected to play in the Louisiana All-Star Game… Team Captain… District champion and regional finalist… made 107 tackles on the season… Junior year: Honorable Mention All-District honors… made 89 tackles and team advanced to the quarterfinal round of the state playoffs… Sophomore year: Recorded 69 tackles… District champion and state championship runner-up… Played for Coach Mike Cutrera at Barbe High School… also lettered in track and earned 1st team all-district honors and was district champion in the javelin throw as a junior and sophomore… Parents are Mike and Merzie Kraus... Other: Born Sept. 27, 1996… Plans to major in engineering with a minor in business management.

Senior•3L•Running Back•6-0•218 Covington, La. • St. Paul HS

Ranks 12th on school’s career list with 20 rushing touchdowns Ranks 13th on school’s career list with 22 total touchdowns 2014: Team leader with 10 touchdowns scored, all rushing... fifth on the squad with 346 yards rushing on 73 carries... averaged 4.7 yards per carry... caught 12 passes for 104 yards... rushed for a career-high 88 yards and scored three TDs at Northwestern State, also a career-best... set that career-high the prior week at Incarnate Word when he rushed for 60 yards on 11 carries... ran for 72 yards on 12 carries with a touchdown against Prairie View in the home opener... scored a TD in six of the 11 games played... 2013: third on the team in rushing with 335 yards... second on squad with 10 rushing touchdowns scored... averaged 4.2 yards per carry adn 25.8 yards rushing per game... played in all 13 games... did not carry the ball in his career until this season... ran for 56 yards on 13 carries with two touchdowns in the season opening upset win at South Florida... had a career-high 62 yards on 11 carries in a win over 2nd-ranked Sam Houston State... made 8 catches on the year for 54 yards and two TDs... fourth on the team with 72 points scored and second with 12 total TDs scored... 2012: played in 10 games and used primarily as a blocking back... caught three passes for 31 yards with a touchdown... did not have a rush on the season... made two catches for 13 yards, including a 7-yard touchdown reception, against Texas-San Antonio on Nov. 10... made his first career catch in the home opener against McMurry... High School: two time all-district...allmetro...athlete of the year...named to Clarion Herald elite team...rushed for 1,023 yards and 17 tds as a senior, for 1,218 yards and 23 tds as a junior and for 1,135 yards and 18 tds as a sophomore...also totaled 877 yards receiving passes the three years...lettered in

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Quentin

baseball as catcher, DH and outfielder...played for Coach Ken Sears... Other: birthdate 9/28/93... parents are Keith and Leslie Long...grandfather is former McNeese football player and Louisiana coaching legend Jack Salter.

Marsh

Long’s Career Statistics and Bests Rushing Games Carries Yards Avg/c TD Long Avg/g 2012 10/0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 13/0 79 335 4.2 10 27 25.8 2014 11/2 73 346 4.7 10 24 31.5 Totals 34/2 152 682 4.5 20 27 20.1 Rushes: 22 at Northwestern State, 11/1/14 Yards: 88 (22) at Northwestern State, 11/1/14 Long: 27 at Central Arkansas, 10/5/13 TDs: 3, two times, last at Northwestern State, 11/1/14

Trent

Manuel

Freshman•RS•Kicker•5-11•171 Orange, Texas • Little Cypress-Mauriceville HS

2014: Redshirt season... High School: 20th-ranked kicker in the nation by Chris Sailer… first team All-District, All-Orange County and All-Orange Leader as a senior… was a perfect 24 for 24 in extra points and hit 8 of 10 field goals in 2013… had 12 touchbacks… for his career, made 44 of 46 extra points and 13 of 17 field goals for coach Randy Crouch at Little Cypress-Mauriceville… honor roll student… a member of the track team and participated in the regional meet as a member of his team’s 4x200 meter relay squad… Other: expected to major in mechanical engineering at McNeese… born June 12, 1995… son of Ty and Beth Manuel.

Johnnie

Marsaw

Freshman•RS•Defensive Line•6-2•260 Collinston, La. • Bastrop HS

High School: 2-star rating by 247 Sports… No. 51 rated player in Louisiana… tirst team All-District his senior season following second team honors as a junior and sophomore at Bastrop High School for coach Thomas Bachman… recorded 48 total tackles with two sacks and seven tackles for a loss… multi-year honor roll student… Other: projected to major in Computer Science at McNeese… born June 18, 1996… son of Jimmy and Surleaner Seay.

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Senior•3L•Offensive Line•6-3•310 Dickinson, Texas • Dickinson HS 2015 Preseason All-SLC First Team 2014 All-SLC Second Team Offensive Line

2014: Earned all-Southland Conference second team honors after helping the Cowboys average more than 220 yards of rushing on the season... started all 11 games... played more than 95-percent of the snaps and did not allow a sack... 2013: All-SLC honorable mention... moved to the offensive line during the offseason and made an immediate impact... started all 13 games and played a big part in the offense breaking several records on the season... 2012: saw action in 10 games and recorded four tackles... had two stops at Sam Houston State and single tackles at Middle Tennessee in the season opener and vs. McMurry a week later... 2011: redshirted... High School: two time all-district and all-county...also team captain as a senior...three year starter....Offensive Lineman of the Year as a senior... helped lead team to three straight state playoff appearances...he also split time as a defensive end...also track (shot put and discus), basketball (center) and power lifting letters... Other: born 7/8/93... son of Warren and Belva Marsh... father played football at Sam Houston State... brother Reshad, played football at Texas A&M-Kingsville... another brother, Warren, Jr., played basketball at Tyler Junior College... majoring in secondary education... named to the 2013 Southland Conference Commissioner’s Fall Academic Honor Roll.

Mason

Martin

Junior•2L•Offensive Line•6-2•286 Pineville, La. • Pineville HS

2014: Starter in all 11 games at the center position... played 80-percent of the total playes and allowed just one sack... 2013: saw action in seven games and played in more than 50 snaps on the season as a redshirt freshman... 2012: redshirted... High School: First team coaches all-state, first team all-district and first team all-Cenla.... four year starter in football....started 37 straight games...also power lifting and baseball (first base and pitcher) letterman....two time state qualifier in power lifting and second team all-district in baseball....four time district literary rally participant and two time state literary rally participant.... played for father Coach Robbie Martin... Other: birthdate 6/7/94... parents are Robbie and Dee Martin... member of the SLC Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll.

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Merka

Sophomore•TR•Quarterback•6-1•206 Pearland, Texas • Manvel HS • Blinn JC

2014: Did not play football... was a pitcher in baseball at Blinn JC... appeared in 17 games and made 15 starts... compiled a 7-7 record and had one save... threw four complete games and posted a 4.77 ERA... Prior to Blinn JC: Signed with Old Dominion out of high school and redshirted the 2013 season... drew attention from Louisiana Tech, Houston, Florida Atlantic, Florida International, Temple, Tulsa, Arkansas State, Louisiana-Lafayette Central Arkansas, Appalachian State... High School: The 51st rated QB by ESPN.com … Excellent decision maker … Named First-Team Associated Press AllState quarterback … Named All-Greater Houston First-Team quarterback … Houston TD Club and Fox Sports Texas High School Player of the Year … Channel 2 News/Memorial Hermann Player of the Year … Led team to semifinals with an 11-2 record … Passed for 4,101 yards and 55 touchdowns as a senior … completed 227-of-349 passes … Led team to state finals with a 15-1 record as a junior … Tossed 28 touchdowns compared to just three interceptions and 1,905 yards … Passed for 8,816 yards and 111 touchdowns in high school career … Coached by Kirk Martin ... Was drafted in the 33rd round by the New York Yankees in the 2013 MLB Draft... Other: Born Jan. 3, 1995... parents are Dean and Kelly... sister is Parker.

Freshman•HS•Deep Snapper•6-3•167 Elgin, Texas • Elgin HS

High School: Senior year: 1st Team All-District 17-5A long snapper… Special Teams MVP… No. 2 ranked deep snapper in Texas by Rubio Long Snapping and No. 5 long snapper in the nation by Komblue’s Fab 50 Ranking… Bi-District champions and area qualifier… Junior year: 1st Team All-District long snapper… District champs and regional qualifier… Sophomore year: Bi-District and Area champs… Regional qualifier… Lettered two years in baseball… Academic All-District as a sophomore, junior and senior... Other: Parents are Eric and Cynthia Merka… Born Jan. 9, 1997.

Thor

Miller

Junior•2L•Offensive Line•6-3•300 Bradenton, Fla. • Manatee HS

2014: Played in nine games and made one start... played more than 70-percent of the snaps when in the game and did not allow a sack... 2013: saw action in 11 games as a true freshman... averaged more than 20 snaps a game and did not allow a sack during the regular season... High School: Two-time all-state and all-area honors… Class 7A All-Tournament team… two-time outstanding offensive lineman… team captain… two-year varsity starter… led team to 2011 Florida Class 7A state chamJunior•2L•Defensive Line•6-0•285 pionship… three-time district champion… FACA North-South All-Star game and team captain… also lettered in track and wrestling… two-time AAU Youth National Bastrop, La. • Parkway HS Wrestling champion… Disney Duals All-American in wrestling… county champion… 2014: Appeared in eight games, starting three, and recorded four tackles... had two team outstanding wrestler... Other: born July 28, 1995… son of John Miller and Petra stops against SFA... 2013: played in 10 games and made 13 tackles... had a career- Hedman-Miller. best three stops against Southeastern Louisiana... two tackles each against UAPB, UCA, Nicholls and Northwestern State... High School: Rivals.com and Scout.com 3-star rating… ranked #125 defensive tackle in the nation by Scout.com… Class 5A Most Valuable Player as a senior along with All-City and All-District MVP honors… academic all-state… senior year, recorded 106 tackles, 16 sacks and 35 tackles for a loss… drew interest from Ole Miss, Oregon State, South Carolina, SMU, Tulane, Louisiana Tech and Senior•1L•Running Back•6-0•200 Memphis... Other: born Jan. 7, 1995… son of Cray and Tanisha McGhee... majoring Pineville, La. • Pineville HS • Mississippi State in engineering technology... named to SLC Fall Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll.

Antonio

McGhee

Derrick

Milton

McGhee’s Career Statistics and Bests

G/GS Tkl. Ast. Tot. TFL Sacks INT TD FF FR QBH 2013 10/0 5 8 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2014 8/3 3 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Totals 18/3 8 9 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Total Tackles 3 vs. Southeastern Louisiana, 11/2/13 Solo 1, eight times Assists 2, two times QB Hurries 1, two times

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2014: Third on the team in rushing with 287 yards on 71 carries... appeared in nine games and made three starts... averaged 5.5 yards per carry... scored six rushing touchdowns... caught six passes for 37 yards and a score... had two 100-yard rushing games... ran for 109 yards on 12 carries and three touchdowns against Prairie View... ran for 107 yards on 16 carries and a score versus Abilene Christian... also ran for TDs against Nebraska and Arkansas Tech... 2013: Played in 12 games on the season and rushed for 69 yards on 13 carries and two touchdowns... averaged 5.3 yards per carry... made one catch for 14 yards and a touchdown... best game was against Troy where he rand for 56 yards on seven carries and scored a TD... 2012: Saw action in 10 games, rushing 34 times for 165 yards and a pair of touchdowns during his redshirt freshman season . . . Gained 65 yards on eight carries in the season-opening win against Jackson State . . . Scored his first career touchdown in the season lid-lifter . . . Rushed six times for 30 yards in the SEC-opening win versus Auburn . . . Carried seven times for 38 yards against South Alabama . . . Scored second

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career touchdown in win against Middle Tennessee, where he rushed three times for 38 yards . . . a freshman… an injury sidelined him his sophomore season… Ranked as the No. 29 Saw limited action in the final six games of the season... 2011: Sat out his first season as a redshirt baseball prospect in the state of Louisiana by Perfect Game... Other: Parents are Danny freshman... High School: Physical running back from the Louisiana prep ranks who played his and Jenny Nelson… Born Aug. 12, 1996. senior high school season at Hargrave, Va., Military Academy for first-year coach Troy Davis . . . Rushed for 740 yards on just 43 carries with 10 touchdowns . . . Played three varsity seasons at Pineville High School where he compiled almost 4,500 rushing yards . . . Rushed for 1,800 yards with 15 touchdowns as a junior . . . Earned Louisiana Sports Writers Association First-Team AllState honors . . . Also tabbed All-Central Louisiana . . . Ran for 1,227 yards and 10 touchdowns as a sophomore . . . Committed to Mississippi State in January 2011, with offers from Ole Miss, Junior•2L•Defensive Back•6-3•191 Tennessee, Memphis, North Carolina and Oklahoma State, among others.

Shea

Nutt

Damian

Morgan

Sophomore•1L•Defensive Back•6-0•172 Lafayette, La. • Lafayette HS

2014: Played in nine games mostly on special teams... made one tackle on the season... 2013: redshirt season... High School: all-district and all-Acadiana honors as a free safety at Lafayette High School... recorded six interceptions and scored five touchdowns... Other: born Jan. 24, 1995... son of Damon Morgan and Tia Wilte... majoring in business.

Raekwon

Morgan

Freshman•HS•Defensive Back•5-11•176 Destrahan, La. • Destrahan HS

Brenham, Texas • Brenham HS

2014: Six games played... made six tackles and intercepted one pass... pick came at Incarnate Word... career-high four tackles in season finale against Lamar... 2013: played in 10 games, many of them with an injured hand... made 13 tackles, and an interception and three pass break ups... recorded three tackles against Central Arkansas and Stephen F. Austin as season-highs... picked off his pass against Arkanas-Pine Bluff... made a start against UCA... 2012: redshirt season... High School: all-district as both a safety and punter....in senior year he was credited with seven pass interceptions which he returned for three tds...also had 65 tackles...as a junior he had three interceptions and returned one for a td..also had 60 tackles...averaged 41 yards a punt as a senior....also played as a wide receiver....pitcher and third baseman in baseball and was named to all-district team as a pitcher.....has also pole vaulted....two time district all-academic...played for Coach Glen West... Other: birthdate 12/27/93... parents are Neil Nutt and Patrece Whitaker... majoring in basic studies... named to the Southland Conference Commissioner’s Fall Academic Honor Roll. Nutt’s Career Statistics and Bests

G/GS Tkl. Ast. Tot. TFL Sacks INT TD FF FR PBU 2013 10/1 8 5 13 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 2014 6/0 6 0 6 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 Totals 16/1 14 5 19 0 0 2 0 0 0 3

Total Tackles Solo High School: Senior year: First Team All-District… Recorded 47 tackles and a forced Assists fumble while helping Destrahan to a 14-1 record, district championship, and a state Pass Break Up championship runner-up finish… Team Captain… Junior year: First Team All-Dis- Interceptions

4 vs. Lamar, 11/22/14 4 vs. Lamar, 11/22/14 1, five times 2 at Stephen F. Austin, 11/9/13 1, two times, last at Incarnate Word, 10/25/14

trict… 65 tackles, 3 interceptions, and 4 forced fumbles… team finished 13-1 and won the district title… Sophomore year: Recorded 26 tackles, 3 forced fumbles and a fumble recovery… Career: 3 years lettered… 138 tackles, 3 interceptions, 8 forced fumbles and a fumble recovery… Played for Coach Stephen Robicheaux at Destrahan High School... Other: Parents are Dennis and Lisa Morgan… Born Dec. 27, 1995… Plans to major in business with a minor in education.

Austin

Nelson

Freshman•HS•Tight End•6-3•245 Sulphur, La. • Sulphur HS

Nesley

Ovincy

Junior•TR•Wide Receiver•6-1•189 Lake Worth, Fla. • Leonard HS • Sierra JC

At Sierra JC: Earned all-conference honors after he caught 39 passes for 498 yards and scored five touchdowns... High School: all-district... 42 catches for 600 yards and six touchdowns while playing for John I. Leonard High School... Other: Born Oct. 8, 1993 in West Palm Beach, Florida... son of Nelio Ovincy and Yollette Dorcrius.

High School: Senior year: 1st Team All-District tight end… made 17 catches for 206 yards and 4 touchdowns… helped lead Sulphur to the state playoffs for the first time in three years… Recipient of the Rodney Spell Team Leadership Award… Was his first year to play football… Played for Coach Jeff Wainwright… An All-District baseball player, earning 1st team honors as a first baseman his junior year and at third base as 38

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Payne

Holden

Rogers

Sophomore•1L•Wide Receiver•5-9•189 Bastrop, La. • Bastrop HS

2014: Caught four passes for 74 yards on the season... played in six games... returned eight kickoffs for 144 yards adn had a long of 48 yards in the season finale against Lamar... made two catches for 56 yards with a long of 37 against Stephen F. Austin... High School: First team All-State and All-District as well we named the district’s Co-MVP his senior season… as a senior, caught 83 passes for 1,311 yards and 14 touchdowns… averaged 15.8 yards per catch… returned eight kickoffs for 11 yards and a 13.9 average and nine punts for 163 yards for an 18.1 average… lettered three years in football and three in track… caught 29 passes for 475 yards and six touchdowns his junior season… career receiving numbers comprise of 142 catches for 2,348 yards, 24 touchdowns and a 16.5 yards per catch average… as a sophomore in track, finish third in the state as a member of the 4x200 meter relay team… Other: born May 4, 1996… son of Doug and Kanesha Payne.

2014: Appeared in one game, making one tackle against Arkansas Tech... 2013: redshirt... High School: two-time all-district and defensive MVP... Louisiana Blue Collar Player of the Year... 8-time player of the game... recorded 94 tackles with one interception, three forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and a touchdown in 2009... in 2011, had 115 tackles with an interception, five forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries... ran the 4x100 and 4x200 for the track team... earned all-district honors in wrestling in the 195 weight class... academic all-state... graduated with a composite 4.0 grade point average... Other: born Dec. 14, 1993... son of Jason Rogers and Rachel Russell... father played baseball for McNeese... majoring in nursing... named to the SLC Commissioner’s Fall Academic Honor Roll.

Lawayne

Ross

Receiving G/GS Rec. Yards Avg/c TD Long Avg/g 2014 6/0 4 74 18.5 0 37 36.3

Returns Yards Long

4 at SLU, 11/15/14 64 (2) vs. Lamar, 11/22/14 48 vs. Lamar, 11/22/14

Tré

Porter

Freshman•RS•Linebacker•6-1•198 New Orleans, La. • Warren Easton HS

Freshman•HS•Running Back•6-0•250 Richwood, Texas • Brazoswood HS

2 vs. SFA, 11/8/14 56 vs. SFA, 11/8/14 37 vs. SFA, 11/8/14

Kickoff Returns No. Yards Avg. TD Long 2014 8 144 18.0 0 48

Sophomore•1L•Linebacker•5-10•205 Sulphur, La. • Sulphur HS

Payne’s Career Statistics and Bests

Receptions Yards Long

High School: Senior year: District 24-6A Co-MVP… 1st Team All-District… 1st Team All-Southern Brazoria County and Offensive Player of the Year… LZ Bryan Captain Award… Brazospor Facts MVP… Rushing for 1,474 yards and 19 touchdowns… Averaged 6.5 yards per carry and had a long rush of 87 yards… Made 23 receptions for 307 yards and had 5 touchdown catches… Averaged 13.4 yards per catch with a long of 56 yards… Junior year: 1st Team All-District as a linebacker… Linebacker MVP Award… 1st Team All-Southern Brazoria Country linebacker.. Made 90 tackles, 42 solos, and had 2 tackles for loss and an interception… Rushed for 340 yards and scored 8 touchdowns… Had a long of 46 yards and averaged 8.3 yards per carry… Sophomore year: 266 yards rushing with 4 touchdowns… Averaged 6.1 yards per rush… Played for Coach Dean Deatley at Brazoswood HS... Other: Parents are Randy and Yolanda Ross… Older brother, Ryan Ross, will be a sophomore running back for the Cowboys in 2015 and ranked second on the team in rushing in 2014 as a true freshman with 599 yards… Born Nov. 20, 1996.

2014: Redshirt season... High School: earned first team All-District honors as both a linebacker and a safety at Warren Easton High School... as a senior, recorded 92 tackles and had 12 tackles for a loss... one interception, four forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and a defensive touchdown... a four-year starter... honor roll student... Other: plans to major in Mass Communication at McNeese... born Sept. 25, 1996... son of Troy Porter, Sr. and Jennifer Howard.

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Ryan

Ross

Sophomore•1L•Running Back•5-9•205 Richwood, Texas • Brazoswood HS

2014: Splashed onto the scene in the fourth game of the season against Arkansas Tech when he was forced out of his planned redshirt season due to injuries... rushed for 66 yards on 17 carries and three touchdowns in that game... followed the next week with a 94-yard outing on 14 carries and a score against Nicholls... top rushing running back on the team with 599 yards on 106 carries and averaged 5.7 yards per rush... second overall in rushing only behind quarterback Daniel Sams... ran for 93 yards and a score at Northwestern State... played in nine games while starting the final three... High School: named league’s Most Outstanding Athlete as well as earning All-District and All-County honors at Brazoswood High School... as a senior, rushed for 903 yards on 131 carries and scored 11 touchdowns... averaged 6.9 yards per carry... carried the ball 130 times for 732 yards and 11 TDs as a junior to go along with 11 catches for 74 yards... sophomore year, rushed for 308 yards and two scores and made 12 catches for 189 yards and a touchdown... Other: born Oct. 20, 1995... son of Randy and Yolanda Ross... younger brother, Lawayne, is a freshman on the Cowboys’ team this season. Ross’s Career Statistics and Bests Rushing Games Carries Yards Avg/c TD Long Avg/g 2014 9/3 106 599 5.7 7 31 70.9 Rushes: 17 vs. Arkansas Tech, 9/27/14 Yards: 94 (14) vs. Nicholls, 10/4/14 Long: 31 at Northwestern State, 11/1/14 TDs: 3 vs. Arkansas Tech, 9/27/14

Daniel

Sams

Senior•1L•Quarterback•6-2•198 New Orleans, La. • Salmen HS • Kansas State

• Three 100-yard rushing games is most by any McNeese QB in school history • His 135 yards rushing vs. Nicholls is tied as 4th most by a QB in school history • His 3 100-yard rushing games is second most by a QB in a career in school history (Kerry Joseph holds record with 4) 2014: Team leader and ranked sixth in the Southland Conference in rushing with a 71.1 yards per game average... ran for 711 yards in 10 games played and rushed for two touchdowns... threw for another 624 yards on 46 of 97 passing with seven scoring strikes... ranked eighth in the league in total offense with 133.5 yards per game... had three 100-yard rushing games... 135 yards on 13 carries against Nicholls... ran for 130 yards on 20 carries and a score a week later at Sam Houston State... followed that with his third straight 100-yard rushing game with 112 yards on 13 carries against Abilene Christian... injured his throwing hand thumb against SFA... played just a couple snaps at Southeastern Louisiana and missed the season finale versus Lamar... 2013 at Kansas 40

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State: Played in all 13 games, finishing second on the team with 807 rushing yards and a team-high 11 touchdowns while throwing for 452 and four scores on 38-of-53 aim... Earned Honorable Mention All-Big 12 accolades as he finished seventh in the conference in touchdown scoring, ninth in rushing and 10th in passing... Ranked fifth in school history in rushing yards by a sophomore and by a quarterback... Also tied for third in 100yard rushing games by a quarterback (3)... Also finished eighth in season rushing touchdowns by a quarterback... Became the 26th player in school history with 1,000 career rushing yards... Rushed for a 17-yard score against North Dakota State on his first play of the year... Set career passing highs in virtually every category at Oklahoma State... Answered that with a 199-yard rushing game against Baylor, which were the second-most yards by a quarterback in K-State history and the most ever by a Wildcat sophomore... Named a Midseason All-Big 12 performer by Phil Steele... 2012: Saw action in eight games following a redshirt season... Rushed for 235 and three touchdowns on 32 carries, while he went 6-for-8 for 55 yards through the air... Recorded the most rushing yards by a freshman quarterback in school history, while his rushing yardage total was fourth among all freshmen in K-State history... Began his career on fire against Missouri State as he rushed three times for 61 yards, including a 46-yard touchdown... Rushed three times for 47 yards and two more scores against Miami... Teamed with Collin Klein (3) to have two quarterbacks rush for multiple touchdowns in a single game under Bill Snyder... Set then-career-highs in carries (10) and yards (67) against Kansas... Saw the most extensive action of his career against Oklahoma State, rushing seven times for 20 yards and going 5-of-6 for 45 yards in the air... 2011: Redshirted... High School: Played at Salmen under head coach Jerry Leonard... Named to the Large Schools New Orleans All-Metro football First-Team by The Times-Picayune... Named to PrepStar magazine’s All-Southeast Region team... Named the Offensive Player of the Year by The Times-Picayune... Named Honorable Mention Class 4A All-State by 2theadvocate.com... A member of The Times-Picayune’s Blue Chip list... One of the New Orleans metro area’s most versatile athletes... Played quarterback, running back and wide receiver, as well as punter and kick returner... Led Salmen to a No. 1 state ranking in Class 4A for eight straight weeks... Passed for 577 yards and seven touchdowns as a senior, while he also rushed for 579 yards and nine scores on 56 carries and caught 21 passes for 518 yards and nine touchdowns... Totaled over 3,000 all-purpose yards as a senior... Helped lead the Spartan basketball team to a state championship as a junior... Other: Daniel Dherrell Sams was born October 1, 1992, in New Orleans... Son of John and Sherrell Griffin... Has two brothers... his uncle, B.J. Sams, was a standout receiver and return player for the Cowboys and still holds several school records. Sams’s McNeese Career Statistics and Bests Passing G Cmp-Att-Int Pct. Yards TD Avg/g Effic 2014 10 46-97-4 47.4 624 7 62.4 117.0 Rushing G 2014 10

No. Yards TD Long Avg/c Avg/g 104 711 2 40 6.8 71.1

Passing

Yards Attempts Completions Longest Touchdowns

184 vs. Abilene Christian, 10/18/14 25 at Sam Houston State, 10/11/14 11 at Sam Houston State, 10/11/14 48 at Incarnate Word, 10/25/14 3 vs. Abilene Christian, 10/18/14

Rushing

Yards Rushes Longest Touchdowns

135 (13) vs. Nicholls, 10/4/14 20 at Sam Houston State, 10/11/14 40 vs. Abilene Christian, 10/18/14 1, two times

100-yard rushing games 135 (13) vs. Nicholls, 10/4/14 130 (20) at Sam Houston State, 10/11/14 112 (13) vs. Abilene Christian, 10/18/14

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Scott

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Senior•3L•Linebacker•6-1•211 Weyanoke, La. • West Feliciana HS

District champion… Junior year: Utility Player of the Year… 1st Team All-District at safety… 1st Team All-District at wide receiver… 2-time 12-Star Athlete of the Week… District champion… Sophomore year: Newcomer of the Year… District champion… Played for Coach Larry Neumann... Other: Parents are Charlie Seay and Laynie DeSerrano… Born June 10, 1996… Plans to major in health & human performance.

Shelby

2014: Earned second team all-conference honors... finished fourth on the team in tackles with 42... finished with 3 1/2 sacks and 7 1/2 tackles for a loss... forced a fumble and broke up three passes... career-high eight tackles at SLU on Nov. 15... had two sacks and 2 1/2 tackles for a loss against Abilene Christian on Oct. 18... played in all 11 games and started one... 2013: appeared in 10 games and made one start, that coming agianst Jacksonville State in the FCS playoffs... missed the first three games of the season due to an injury... recorded 34 tackles and had two sacks with two tackles for a loss... intercepted one pass and returned it 69 yards for a touchdown against Weber State.. recorded a career-high seven tackles against JSU to go along with a sack... had his other sack against Nicholls... 2012: recorded six tackles in five games played... had three stops against McMurry, all solos, and two at Southeastern Louisiana... 2011: redshirt season... High School: all-district, honorable mention all-state...98 tackles and five TFLs, six sacks, three fumble recoveries (one for td) and five forced fumbles last year...also caught six passes for 101 yards and a td...averaged 16.8 yards a catch....track and basketball letters...Class AAA high jump champion....two-time district high jump champ... all-metro track...competred in best of best track meet in Mobile, AL...honor roll all four years...named to West Feliciana Hall of Fame...coached by former McNeese player Robb Odom... Other: born 1/4/93... son of Wallace Scott, Sr. and Candace Scott... two sisters, Antoinette and Demetrice Cobb... Antoinette ran track at Louisiana Tech... a cousin, Preston King, played football at Grambling... majoring in business... SLC Commissioner’s Fall Academic Honor Roll. Scott’s Career Statistics and Bests G/GS Tkl. Ast. Tot. TFL Sacks INT TD FF FR PBU 2012 5/0 5 1 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 10/1 21 13 34 2 2 1 1 0 0 2 2014 11/1 27 15 42 7.5 3.5 0 0 1 0 3 Totals 26/2 53 29 82 9.5 5.5 1 1 1 0 5 Total Tackles Solo Assists Sacks TFL Interceptions

8 at Southeastern Louisiana, 11/15/14 5 vs. several 5 at Southeastern Louisiana, 11/15/14 2 vs. Abilene Christian, 10/18/14 2.5 vs. Abilene Christian, 10/18/14 1 vs. Weber State, 9/21/14 - 69 yards for a touchdown

Sage

Seay

Kent

2015 Preseason All-SLC First Team 2014 All-SLC Second Team

Sophomore•1L•Wide Receiver•6-3•194 New Orleans, La. • Archbishop Shaw HS

2014: Saw action in three games before getting injured against Arkansas Tech that sidelined him for the rest of the season... caught four passes for 108 yards before his season ended... made two catches for 47 yards in the season opener at Nebraska... 2013: redshirt... High School: first team all-district and all-state honorable mention as a senior… team offensive MVP… caught 47 passes for 793 yards and nine touchdowns his senior season… earned second team all-district honors as a junior… for his career, caught 83 passes for 1,482 yards and 16 touchdowns… had a 17.8 yards after catch average for his career… ran track and field for four years where he was a triple jumper and ran the 110 meter hurdles and on the 4x400 meter relay team… played center on the basketball team for two year… most improved student in 2010… Other: born Nov. 18, 1995… son of Kent Shelby and Carleen Hill.

Will

Sigl

Sophomore•1L•Tight End•6-1•218 Covington, La. • Northlake Christian HS

2014: Lettered but did not see any playing time... 2013: redshirt season... High School: named first team all-district as a linebacker and tight end and all-state honors as a tight end in 2013... all-metro baseball in 2011... team won district title in 2010... lettered four years in football and two in baseball... Other: born Dec. 15, 1994... majoring in exercise science.

DeonDre

Skinner

Sophomore•1L•Tight End•6-3•247 Patterson, La. • Patterson HS

2014: Appeared in eight games and made one catch for eight yards on the season, that coming against Sam Houston State... High School: Three-year letterman at Patterson High where he played tight end and wide receiver for coach Tommy Milton...rated a Freshman•HS•Linebacker•6-3•200 three-star recruit by ESPN, Rivals.com, Scout.com and 247Sports.com...listed as the No. Nederland, Texas • Nederland HS 19 prospect in the state by Rivals.com, No. 28 by 247Sports.com and No. 30 by ESPN... tabbed the No. 13 tight end in the nation by ESPN, No. 16 by Rivals.com, No. 19 by Scout. High School: Senior year: Blue-Grey All-American Bowl… District 22-5A MVP… 1st com and No. 25 by 247Sports.com...tabbed No. 21 player in the Times-Picayune’s Nifty Team All-District… Port Arthur News Super Team MVP… Beaumont Enterprise QB and 50...helped lead the Lumberjacks to a combined 29-8 overall record with three trips to Offense Super Gold MVP… Willie Ray Smith Offense finalist… 3-time Team Captain… the state playoff, a District 9-3A title as a junior and a District 6-3A championship as a

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sophomore...named first-team all-district as a senior after hauling in 58 passes for 810 yards and 11 touchdowns as a senior...selected to play in the 2012 Offense-Defense AllAmerican Bowl in Houston...added 34 catches for 542 yards and 11 scores as a junior... also lettered in basketball and baseball where he claimed all-district honors in both sports...also had offers from Arizona State, Arkansas, Houston, Louisiana-Lafayette, LSU, Mississippi State, Southern Miss and Texas A&M... Other: Born Deondre Demarcus Skinner on Jan. 10, 1994, in Morgan City, La...son of Keith Paul and Doris Skinner...has one brother, Murphy, and one sister, Dawneisha.

Callen

Smith

Cameron Smith’s Career Statistics and Bests G Tkl. Ast. Tot. TFL Sacks INT TD FF FR PBU 2012 11 3 3 6 1.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 9 5 8 13 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 2014 10 3 6 9 2.5 0.5 0 0 0 1 0 Totals 30 11 17 28 5.0 2.5 0 0 0 1 1 Total Tackles Solo Assists Sacks Tackles For Loss

5 vs. Weber State, 9/21/13 3 vs. Weber State, 9/21/13 3 at Stephen F. Austin, 11/9/13 1, two times 1, three times

2014: Saw limited action as a redshirt freshman... did not record any stats... 2013: redshirt season... High School: Two-time all-district honors… team captain as a senior… helped lead his team to the 2012 state title game… led the team as a senior with 105 tackles to go along with a sack and five tackles for a loss… had a school record 95-yard fumble return for a touchdown against Lafayette HS… 80 tackles with four interceptions and six tackles for a loss as a junior and a team-best 102 stops with four interceptions his sophomore season… member of 2012 state champion golf team and state runner-up in 2010… all-district in track… also lettered in wrestling... Other: born April 5, 1994… son of Mike and Joni Smith... father played football at McNeese, class of 1987, and was a world steer wrestling champion in rodeo and a four-time runner-up... majoring in business... named to the SLC Commissioner’s Fall academic Honor Roll.

Cameron

Smith

2014: Recorded nine tackles, 2.5 tackles for a loss, and a half a sack in 10 games played... had two tackles and a half sack against Nicholls... two stops and a tackle for a loss against Arkansas Tech... recovered a fumble at Incarnate Word... 2013: action in nine games and recorded 13 tackles with two sacks and a tackle for a loss... career-high five stops wtih a sack against Weber State... his first sack of the season came in home opener against Arkansas-Pine Bluff... three hits at Stephen F. Austin... 2012: as a true freshman, played in all 11 games... recorded six tackles and had 1.5 tackles for a loss... had eight quarterback hurries... had a tackle for a loss against Stephen F. Austin (Oct. 27) and a half TFL at Weber State (9/15)... High School: three year letterman and played defensive end, linebacker and tight end..earned all-county honors and served as team captain..won the Brian Piccolo Scholar/Athlete Award....in senior season was credited with total of 95 tackles (65 unassisted) along with five sacks, four pass breakups and two fumble recoveries (one for a td)...also caught 10 passes, one for a td...played for Coach Dan Marguriet... Other: born 11/3/93... parents are Cynthia Anderson and Gary Smith.

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High School: Senior year: 1st Team All-District 21-6A… District 21-6A Offensive MVP… Rushed for 1,622 yards and 22 touchdownsTeam Captain… Beaumont Enterprise Super Gold Team… Port Arthur News Super Gold Team… Athlete of the Week… Junior year: All-District Honorable Mention honors… Bruin Heart Award… Freshman year: Team Offensive MVP… Lettered in track and field… Played for Coach Kevin Flanigan at West Brook High School... Other: Father’s name is Matthew Davis… Born July 26, 1996… Plans to major in engineering… also has interest in accounting, computer science, and athletic training.

Jalen

Senior•3L•Defensive End•6-3•238 Tamarac, Fla. • J.P. Taravella HS

Demarcus

Sophomore•1L•Linebacker•6-0•200 Lake Charles, La. • Barbe HS

Smith

Sophomore•1L•Offensive Line•6-4•279 Monroe, La. • Ouachita Parish HS

2014: On the active roster but did not see any playing time... 2013: redshirt season... High School: first team all-district in 2012 and 2013 and first team all-Northeast in 2012 and 2013... played at the right tackle, left tackle and right guard positions... graduated with honors from Ouachita Parish High School... Other: born Nov. 11, 1994... son of Anthony and Jean Smith... father played basketball at Louisiana-Monroe... majoring in business management.

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Spikes

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Donald

Stokes

Senior•3L•Defensive Back•6-1•201 Newton, Texas • Newton HS 2015 Preseason STATS All-America 2015 Preseason All-SLC First Team 2014 All-SLC Second Team

2014: Team leader with 83 tackles to go along with 4.5 tackles for a loss and a sack... led the team with four interceptions and with 156 interception return yards... tied a school record with three interceptions in a game against Incarnate Word... set a school, Southland Conference and state of Louisiana record with 148 interception return yards in that game... had three games where he recorded 10 or more tackles in a game... career-high 14 stops at Sam Houston State... 11 tackles in the season finale against Lamar... 10 stops at Northwestern State... also had an interception at Sam Houston State... returned one of his interceptions against Incarnate Word 45 yards for a touchdown... 2013: played in all 13 games and made two starts... finished the season with 31 tackles, a tackle for a loss and three pass breakups... posted a career-high of seven tackles at Central Arkansas... had six stops and a tackle for a loss at Lamar... made a key tackle on 3rd-and-long against Lamar with less than a minute to play and the Cardinals attempting to drive for a game-winning score... 2012: recorded 17 tackles, 13 solos, in nine games played... had one tackle for a loss and registered a quarterback hurry... had five stops and a TFL at Southeastern Louisiana (Sept. 22) and five tackles at Nicholls (Nov. 3)... High School: two time first team all-district as a free safety...played three years and in those three years had 352 tackles, four pass interceptions....also used as a running back and rushed for 1200 yards in career with 11 touchdowns....basketball letter three years and track letter four years...played for Coach W. T. Johnston... Other: birthdate is 2/1/94... parents are Jerome and Francine Spikes. Spike’s Career Statistics and Bests G/GS Tkl. Ast. Tot. TFL Sacks INT TD FF FR PBU 2012 9/0 13 4 17 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 13/1 20 11 31 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 2014 11/11 50 33 83 4.5 1.0 4 1 0 0 5 Totals 22/1 83 48 131 6.5 1.0 4 1 0 0 8 Total Tackles Solo Assists Sacks Tackles For Loss Pass Break Ups Interceptions INT Return Yards

14 at Sam Houston State, 10/11/14 10 vs. Lamar, 11/22/14 7 at Sam Houston State, 10/11/14 1 vs. Nicholls, 10/4/14 2 vs. Stephen F. Austin, 11/8/14 2 at Central Arkansas, 10/5/13 3 at Incarnate Word, 10/25/14 (ties school record) 148 at Incarnate Word, 10/25/14 (school, SLC, Louisiana record)

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High School: Senior Year: Made 23 catches and had over 700 all-purpose yards… scored 8 touchdowns… made 8 tackles and forced a fumble… Junior year: Had 33 catches and 656 all-purpose yards and four touchdowns… Sophomore year: 1 catch for 56 yards and a td… Other: Lettered three years in track & field and earned 1st Team AllDistrict honors in the 400 meters, 4x200 relay and 4x400 relay… All-State honorable mention in the 400 meters and ranked in the top 5 in the state… ran the anchor on the 4x200 and 4x400 relays… also ran the 200 meters... Other: FMother is Angela Toussaint… Born Nov. 25, 1996… Recorded one of the highest ACT scores in his senior class at Carencro High School… Plans to major in business & finance with a minor in English.

Khalil

Thomas Junior•2L•KR/WR•5-9•180 Baton Rouge, La. • Catholic HS

2014: Ranked fifth in the Southland Confernece in kickoff returns with an average of 21.5 yards per return... returned 20 kicks on the season for 429 yards... caught 18 passes for 271 yards... team leader with five TD receptions... averaged a team-high 15.1 yards per catch... career-high 4 catches for 52 yards and a TD against Lamar in season finale... 2013: ranked second on the team in kickoff returns with 19 for 467 yards and a 24.6 average... had a 94-yard return for a touchdown at Nicholls and became just the second freshman in school history to return a kickoff for a touchdown joining William Davis (1995)... that return is tied as the third-longest kickoff return in school history... caught two passes for 18 yards... named College Football Performance Awards National Kick Returner of the Week for his performance at Nicholls where he had the TD score... had five kick returns for 112 yards and a long of 29 at Central Arkansas... 94 yards on four returns at Northern Iowa with a long of 29... ranked fifth on the team in all-purpose yards with 499 and a game average of 38.4... appeared in all 13 games and made one start... High School: District MVP as a senior to go along with all-district, all-Metro and allstate honors… player of the year finalist… U.S. Army Red Stick Bowl MVP… Bayou Bowl selection… recorded more than 2,300 all-purpose yards with 21 touchdowns his senior season… ranked No. 3 on the Catholic High School all-time career rushing list… also lettered three years in track and all-district and all-Metro honors after he ran a 10.5 in the 100 meters… honor roll student... Other: born Sept. 22, 1995… son of Walter and Lovetta Thomas. Thomas’ Career Statistics and Bests G/GS KOR KRyds Avg/r TD Long Rec. Yds Avg/c TD Long 2013 13/1 19 467 24.6 1 94 2 18 9.0 0 15 2014 11/2 20 429 21.5 0 61 18 271 15.1 5 39 Totals 24/3 39 896 22.9 1 94 20 289 14.5 5 39 KO Returns KOR Yards TDs Long Receptions Rec. Yards Long * - Touchdown

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Wilson

Sophomore•1L•Defensive Line•6-3•232 Eunice, La. • Eunice HS

2014: Saw limited action and recorded one tackle on the season, that being a sack against Arkansas Tech... 2013: redshirt season... High School: first team all-state as a senior and first team all-district as a junior and senior… recorded 53 tackles his senior season with six sacks, five tackles for a loss, two fumble recoveries, pass broken up, safety and a touchdown… in his career, recorded 127 total tackles with eight sacks, eight tackles for a loss, three fumble recoveries, two forced fumbles, two passes broken up, two touchdowns and a safety… placed second at the district track meet in the discus throw in 2012 and was first in the parish meet… also ran on the 4x400 meter relay team... Other: born June 16, 1995… son of Charles and Cindy Viges.

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Josh

Washington

2014 (Texas Tech): Missed the season due to a knee injury... 2013 (Texas Tech): Played in four games (0 starts) primarily as a backup on the offensive line... made Big 12 career debut on the road at Kansas (10/5)... made career debut against Stephen F. Austin (9/7) in a reserve role as an offensive lineman and on special teams... 2012: Scout team member... did not play... 2011: Redshirt season.... Scout team member... did not play... High School: Coldspring Oakhurst High School in Coldspring, Texas... three-star prospect by both Rivals and Scout ... helped lead team to 14-2 record as a senior as a state finalist... earned First-Team District 22-3A honors his senior season... third team all-state selection and played in Texas High School Coaches Association All-Star Game... also participated in basketball earning second team all-district... also involved in 4-H and did volunteer work during... High School Coach: Bryan Barbay... Other: Matt Wilson... born November 25, 1992, in Homble, Texas... son of Roy and Sandra Wilson... has an older brother, Garrett... enjoys fishing, hunting, basketball, golf and video games.

Anthony

Yruegas

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Sophomore•1L•Defensive Line•6-2•288 West Monroe, La. • West Monroe HS

2014: Made seven tackles and had 1.5 tackles for a loss... played in nine games... two stops each against Abilene Christian and Incarnate Word... 2013: played in four games before and injury sidelined him for the remainder of the season... High School: Rivals. com 2-star rating... first team all-state, all-Northeast, and all-district as a senior after recording 80 tackles with seven sacks... had a 70 yard fumble return for a TD... junior season, earned first team all-district after posting 69 tackles with six sacks... 26 stops and 3 sacks as a sophomore and was a second team all-district performer... played for the late Don Shows, a Louisiana Sports Hall of Famer... Other: born Dec. 31, 1993... son of Shane Yruegas and Misty Morris.

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Zenon

Sophomore•1L•Defensive Back•5-10•177 League City, Texas • Clear Springs HS

2014: Played in 10 games and made six tackles on the season... two stops each against Prairie View and Nicholls... High School: speedy defensive back who excelled on the football field and in track... as a senior, recorded 67 tackles and had two interceptions... added four pass breakups, two tackles for a loss and a fumble recovery... returned 12 kicks for 257 yards... district champion and a regional finalist in the 100-meters in track... played for coach Frank Maldonaldo at Clear Springs High School... Other: born May 17, 1996... son of Kelvin and Laurie Washington.

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Sophomore•1L•Tight End•6-4•241 Rayville, La. • Rayville HS

2014: Appeared in seven games and made one reception for two yards, that being a touchdown grab against Nicholls... 2013: redshirt season... High School: threetime All-District 2-3A football team from 2010-2012… 2011 all-state honorable mention… 2010 all-Northeast honors… standout baseball player as well… three-time all-district honors in baseball… all-state honorable mention in 2011… played in Baseball Factory/Under Armour Omaha College World Series National Tournament in 2011 and 2012… set single season Rayville HS home run record with nine in 2010... member of the National Honor Society… Other: born Feb. 8, 1995… son of Randy and Stephanie Walters... majoring in health and human performance... named to the SLC Commissioner’s Fall Academic Honor Roll.

Freshman•RS•Offensive Line•6-4•280 Abbeville, La. • Vermilion Catholic HS

2015 Track: Southland Conference Championships bronze medal winner in the javelin event with a throw of 206-5... 2014: Redshirt season... High School: in 2013, earned first team All-District, All-Parish, All-State and All-Acadiana honors while helping his team to the state championship... played both the offensive and defensive line positions for coach Russell Kuhns at Vermilion Catholic... earned first team all-district honors as a sophomore and junior and second team all-state honors as an offensive lineman as a junior... recipient of the Father Donald Theriot Athlete of the Year Award... standout on the track as well... 2013 state champion in the shot put and discus and runner up in the javelin... Eagle of the Month all four years for academics... Other: born Feb. 19, 1995... son of Chad and Penny Zenon.

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Matt Viator

68-32 9 years, 3 conference championships

Tommy Tate

49-26 6 years, 3 conference championships

Kirby Bruchhaus 6-5 1 year

Bobby Keasler

78-34-2 9 years, 4 conference championships

Sonny Jackson

John McCann

Hubert Boales

Ernie Duplechin

Jack Doland

Jim Clark

21-20-2 4 years

4-6-1 1 year

28-6-1 3 years, 2 conference championships

64-32-3 9 years, 1 conference championship

13-20 3 years

17-22 4 years, 1 conference championship MAJOR BOWL GAMES Independence Bowl: 1976, 1979, 1980 Division I Playoffs (1-AA, FCS) 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2013 Division I Championship Game 1997, 2002 NCAA Division II Bowl: Grantland Rice: 1971

Les DeVall

John Gregory

58-24-1 9 years, 4 conference championships

10-7-1 2 years

A. I. Ratcliff 50-42-2 9 years

National Coach of the Year

Wayne Cusic 4-8-0 2 years

Other Bowls Golden Isles 1962 Cosmpolitan 1951 Oil 1949 Cajun 1947 Tung 1946

Tommy Tate was the recipient of the national FCS Coach of the Year award (Eddie Robinson award) in 2003. Matt Viator was a finalist for the award in 2006, 2007, and 2013

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Matt

Viator

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• Eddie Robinson National Coach of the Year Finalist • 2013, 2007, 2006 • 2nd winningest coach in school history • Only head coach in SLC history to post a winning season every year with a minimum of nine seasons

Head Coach (68-32, 10th season as Head Coach; 17th overall) One of the most successful coaches in the NCAA’s FCS division, McNeese’s Matt Viator has guided the Cowboys to winning seasons in all eight of his years at the helm and is one of three head coaches in school history to never post a losing season, joining Les DeVall (1957-65) and Ernie Duplechin (1979-81). He’s the only coach Southland Conference history to have a winning season each year in his career with a minimum of nine seasons under his belt. In his nine seasons, Viator has compiled a 68-32 record for a winning percentage of .680, passing legendary head coach Jack Doland last season as the No. 2 winningest coach in school history. He needs 10 wins to tie leader Bobby Keasler (78 wins). He’s recorded a league mark of 45-18 (.714), has won three conference championships and made four FCS playoff appearances, including a second round showing in 2013. That 2013 season saw the Cowboys post its second 10-win regular season under Viator, eighth in school history, when they finished 10-3, including a 6-1 mark in the conference. And for the second consecutive year, McNeese defeated a FBS opponent when it clobbered South Florida 53-21. It was the first-ever win for McNeese over a BCS conference opponent. That win set a NCAA record as well as the 53 points scored by the Cowboys were the most ever scored by a FCS squad over a BCS team while the 32-point margin of victory was also an NCAA record. As a result of the team’s success, Viator was named a finalist for the Eddie Robinson Award as the FCS National Coach of the Year. It was the third time in his career to be named a finalist (2006, 2007). The 2014 Cowboys appeared to be well on their way to another playoff appearance and possible championship as they cruised to a 6-2 record through the first eight games. One of those losses came at the hands of Nebraska where the Cowboys nearly pulled off one of the greatest upsets in college football history before Husker All-American running back Ameer Abdullah choreographed one of the greatest plays on the season in leading Nebraska to a last-minute, 31-24 win over the Pokes. McNeese’s efforts drew a standing ovation from the 70-plus thousand of the Big Red Nation in attendance as the team walked off the field. Injuries then struck the Cowboys as they went on to lose their final three games of the season. It was the first three-game skid since 2011. The Cowboy coach, a graduate of McNeese, had served as an assistant coach on the staff for eight years before stepping into the top job four games deep into the 2006 season. Taking over a squad that had won but one of its first four games he led the team to a 6-2 record the rest of the way that year, won the SLC title and put his team into the NCAA championship playoffs. That was the start of one of the most electrifying coaching rises in conference history as the very next year his team posted only the fourth undefeated, untied regular season record in the university’s history, won the league title for a second year and participated in the NCAA FCS championship for a second straight year. Since then his team also won the 2009 title and finished second in the league standings in 2008, Coach Viator with Larry the Cable Guy in Nebraska. The Cable Guy spoke to 2010 and 2013. the Cowboy team the night before the Nebraska game.

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Viator has earned numerous coaching honors including two SLC coach of the year awards and a Louisiana collegiate coach of the year honor in addition to being a finalist for the national award. He claimed his first collegiate coaching victory in his very first game as head coach when the Cowboys posted a 30-27 win over Southern Utah in 2006. His 50th win came in exciting fashion as the Cowboys defeated conference foe Stephen F. Austin 35-24 on Homecoming night on Oct. 27, 2012. Viator is the 14th head coach in McNeese history. His 6-2 rookie record included a 5-1 mark in league play as the team won its final five league games of the year. His teams have been ranked in the top 25 national polls in six of the last eight seasons and climbed to as high as No. 4 for a couple weeks late in 2013. Prior to his becoming head coach, Viator had served the university as offensive coordinator and is regarded as one of the top Division I offensive minds. The Cowboys have ranked among the national leaders in offense for nine of the past 13 years and the university has also produced the Southland Conference’s top offensive performer four of the last nine seasons. His offenses have led the league in scoring five times and last year, set school records for total points scored in a season (520) and ended the regular season ranked No. 4 in the nation (1st in the Southland Conference) with a 42.5 points scored per game average. The Cowboys also set a school record by scoring 50 or more points in five games on the season. In 2009, Viator coached the nation’s leading scorer in tailback Toddrick Pendland, and three years ago, had the No. 2 punt returner in the country in Darius Carey. Before he joined McNeese, Viator was one of the top prep coaches in Louisiana, producing an 81-37 won-lost record, winning one state crown and five league titles. He joined McNeese in 1999 as linebacker coach and was made offensive coordinator in 2000, the Cowboys leading the league in both scoring offense and total offense that year. He is married and wife Schantel, is a school teacher. His father is the late Nolan Viator, a former Cowboy coach, player (QB, MVP) and is a member of the McNeese Hall of Fame.

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Head Coaching Highlights • Passed Jack Doland in 2014 as the school’s 2nd-winningest coach in history. • Only coach in SLC history to post a winning season every year with a minimum of 9 seasons. • In 2013, QB Cody Stroud named SLC Offensive Player of the Year and OL Arinze Agada named Offensive Player of the Year • Darius Carey named to four All-America teams in 2010 • Malcolm Bronson named All-SLC first team 3 straight years • McNeese wins 11 straight games in 2007; wins the SLC title for second year in row • Cowboys win six straight SLC games for the league title in 2009, the third in four years • Toddrick Pendland named all-American in 2008; Bryan Smith named all-American in 2007; Steven Whitehead, Bryan • Derrick Fourroux named SLC and Louisiana Player of the Year in 2009; Bryan Smith named SLC Player of Year in 2007 • Steven Whitehead named SLC Player of the Year in 2006 • Toddrick Pendland named Offensive Player of the Year in 2008 • Bryan Smith named Defensive Player of the Year and Derrick Fourroux named Freshman of the Year in 2006 • Cowboys win five straight games to win the SLC title in 2006 • McNeese selected for the NCAA FCS playoffs in 2013, 2009, 2007 and 2006 • 2007 team ranked No. 3 in last regular season poll • Bryan Smith ranked No. 3 in nation in QB sacks in 2007

Coaching Experience

1986-88 Assistant Coach Sam Houston High School 1989-90 Head Coach Vinton High School 13-9 1991-94 Head Coach Jennings High School 38-12 1995-98 Head Coach Sulphur High School 30-16 1999 Assistant Coach McNeese State 6-5 5-2 SLC 2000 Assistant Coach McNeese State 8-4 5-2 SLC 2001 Assistant Coach McNeese State 8-4 5-1 SLC 2002 Assistant Coach McNeese State 13-2 6-0 SLC 2003 Assistant Coach McNeese State 10-2 5-0 SLC 2004 Assistant Coach McNeese State 4-7 1-4 SLC 2005 Assistant Coach McNeese State 5-4 3-3 SLC 2006 Asst./Head Coach McNeese State 7-5 5-1 SLC 2007 Head Coach McNeese State 11-1 7-0 SLC 2008 Head Coach McNeese State 7-4 4-3 SLC 2009 Head Coach McNeese State 9-3 6-1 SLC 2010 Head Coach McNeese State 6-5 5-2 SLC 2011 Head Coach McNeese State 6-5 4-3 SLC 2012 Head Coach McNeese State 7-4 4-3 SLC 2013 Head Coach McNeese State 10-3 6-1 SLC 2014 Head Coach McNeese State 6-5 4-4 SLC

Viator vs. All Opponents

Opponent W L Pct. Abilene Christian 1 0 1.000 Appalachian State 1 0 1.000 Arkansas-Pine Bluff 1 0 1.000 Arkansas Tech 1 0 1.000 Cal Poly 0 1 .000 Central Arkansas 3 4 .500 Delta State 1 0 1.000 E. Washington 0 1 .000 Henderson State 1 0 1.000 Incarnate Word 1 0 1.000 Jacksonville State 0 1 .000 Kansas 0 1 .000 LSU 0 1 .000 La-Lafayette 1 0 1.000 Lamar 4 1 .880

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Opponent McMurry Middle Tennessee Missouri Montana Nebraska New Hampshire Nicholls State North Carolina Northern Iowa Northwestern St. Portland State Prairie View Sam Houston St. Savannah State Sioux Falls

1992 Louisiana Coach of the Year 1998 Louisiana Coach of the Year FCS Playoffs SLC Champions/FCS Playoffs SLC Champions/FCS Runner-Up SLC Champions/FCS Playoffs SLC Champions/FCS Playoffs SLC and Louisiana Coach of the Year Eddie Robinson Award Finalist SLC Champions/FCS Playoffs SLC Coach of the Year Eddie Robinson Award Finalist SLC Champions/FCS Playoffs Defeated FBS Middle Tennessee Defeated FBS South Florida/FCS Playoffs Eddie Robinson Award Finalist

W L Pct. 1 0 1.000 1 0 1.000 0 1 .000 0 1 .000 0 1 .000 0 1 .000 8 1 .889 0 1 .000 0 1 .000 9 0 1.000 1 0 1.000 1 0 1.000 6 3 .667 1 0 1.000 1 0 1.000

Opponent W L Pct. South Dakota 1 0 1.000 South Dakota State 1 0 1.000 South Florida 1 0 1.000 Southeastern La. 6 3 .667 Southern Utah 2 0 1.000 Southern Virginia 1 0 1.000 Stephen F. Austin 5 4 .556 Texas State 3 3 .500 Tulane 0 1 .000 UTSA 1 1 1.000 Weber State 2 0 1.000 West Alabama 1 0 1.000

Totals

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1940 Wayne Cusic (HC), Frank Rolufs 1945 Wayne Cusic (HC), Frank Rolufs 1946 A. I. Ratcliff (HC), Frank Rolufs 1947 A. I. Ratcliff (HC), Frank Rolufs 1948 A. I. Ratcliff (HC), Frank Rolufs 1949 A. I. Ratcliff (HC), Al Sollay 1950 A. I. Ratcliff (HC), Al Sollay 1951 A. I. Ratcliff (HC), Al Sollay, Wayne Kingrey 1952 A. I. Ratcliff (HC), Al Sollay, Wayne Kingrey 1953 A. I. Ratcliff (HC), Al Sollay, Charlie Keuhn 1954 A. I. Ratcliff (HC), Al Sollay, Kenneth Bahnsen

1962 1975 Les DeVall (HC), Jim Clark, Charlie Jack Doland (HC), Ernie Duplechin, Kuehn, Milton White Hubert Boales, Tucker Debetaz, Moe O’Brien, Ted Brevelle, Dwight Clem1963 ent, Charles allen, Rocke Fournet Les Devall (HC), Jim Clark, Chalie Kuehn, Milton White 1976 Jack Doland (HC), Ernie Duplechin, 1964 Hubert Boales, Moe O’Brien, Ted Les DeVall (HC), Jim Clark, Charlie Brevelle, Tucker Debetaz, Triny RiKuehn, Milton White vera, Wayne Adams, Rocke Fournet, Darrel Gros 1965 Les DeVall (HC), Jim Clark, Charlie 1977 Kuehn, Milton White, Desmond Jack Doland (HC), Ernie Duplechin, Jones, Ernie Duplechin Hubert Boales, Ted Brevelle, Tucker Debetaz, Rocke Fournet, John Mc1966 Cann, James Files, Russell Conner Jim Clark (HC), Al Tregle, Charlie Kuehn, Desmond Jones, Ernie 1978 Duplechin Jack Doland (HC), Ernie Duplechin, Hubert Boales, Tucker Debetaz, 1967 Ted Brevelle, Bob Howell, Johnny Jim Clark (HC), Al Tregle, Desmond Suydam, John McCann Jones, Ernie Duplechin, Hubert Boales 1979 Ernie Duplechin (HC), Hubert Boales, 1968 Ted Brevelle, Tucker Debetaz, Tommy Jim Clark (HC), Al Tregle, Desmond Tate, John McCann, Johnny Suydam, Jones, Ernie Duplechin, Hubert George Albers Boales, Robert McDonald 1980 1969 Ernie Duplechin (HC), Hubert Jim Clark (HC), Al Tregle, Desmond Boales, Ted Brevelle, Tucker Debetaz, Jones, Ernie Duplechin, Hubert John McCann, Johnny Suydam, Boales, Tommy Tate

1955 1970 John Gregory (HC), Tom Page, L. Jack Doland (HC), Vic Stelly, Moe J. Olsen O’Brien, Ernie Duplechin, Hubert Boales, Tucker Debetaz, Ted Brev1956 elle John Gregory (HC), Tom Page, Lee Hayley 1971 Jack Doland (HC), Vic Stelly, Moe 1957 O’Brien, Ernie Duplechin, Hubert Les Devall (HC), Lee Hayley, Jack Boales, Tucker Debetaz, Ted Brevelle, Doland Johnny Suydam

1981 Ernie Duplechin (HC), Ted Brevelle, John McCann, Johnny Suydam, Hubert Boales, Tucker Debetaz, Tommy Tate 1982 Hubert Boales (HC), John McCann, Tucker Debetaz, Tommy Tate, Johnny Suydam, Charles Vicknair, Nolan Viator

1986 John McCann (HC), Hubert Boales, Nolan Viator, Tommy Tate, Steve Ensminger, Bill Johnson, Jim Hughes, McKinney Evans, Don Richards, Mark Wright

1996 Bobby Keasler (HC), Kirby Bruchhaus, Mike Collins, Tommy Tate, Mike Santiago, Jerry Fremin, John Nagle, Scott Stoker, Chris Truax, Skeet Owens, Greg Bonvillain

2006 Tommy Tate (HC) Matt Viator (HC), Lark Hebert, Adam Henry, Carlos McGee, Ben Norton, Jason Rollins, Jake Morrison, Delphfrine Lee, Zack Bronson

1987 Sonny Jackson (HC), Denzil Cox, Kenny Guillot, Hubert Boales, Clint Conque, Phillip Hawkins, Ricky Matt, Tommy Tate, Don Richards

1997 Bobby Keasler (HC), Kirby Bruchhaus, Mike Santiago, Mike Collins, John Nagle, Tommy Tate, Chris Truax, Scott Stoker, Lane Powell, Tommy Condell

2007 Matt Viator (HC), Lark Hebert, Jason Rollins, Carlos McGee, Jake Morrison, Zack Bronson, Tim Leger, Reggie Nelson, Broderick Fobbs, Jeff Breaux, Buck Harris

1998 Bobby Keasler (HC), Kirby Bruchhaus, Mike Santiago, John Nagle, Chris Truax, Scott Stoker, Tommy Tate, Adam Henry, Jason Pope, Tommy Condell

2008 Matt Viator (HC), Lark Hebert, Tim Leger, Broderick Fobbs, Carlos McGee, Reggie Nelson, Jeff Breaux, Zack Bronson, Mike Collins, Lance Guidry, Buck Harris

1999 Kirby Bruchhaus (HC), Tommy Tate, John Nagle, Scott Stoker, Chris Lancaster, J. C. Harper, Matt Viator, Adam Henry, Jason Pope, Chris Bruchhaus, Tim Leger

2009 Matt Viator (HC), Lark Hebert, Tim Leger, Broderick Fobbs, Mike Collins, Carlos McGee, Reggie Nelson, Buck Harris, Manny Michel, J. D. Kappeler, Lance Fremin

1988 Sonny Jackson (HC), Denzil Cox, Hubert Boales, Clint Conque, Ricky Matt, Kenny Guillot, Phillip Hawkins, Tommy Tate, Wayne Johnson, Paul Lanier, Brent Verzwyvelt 1989 Sonny Jackson (HC), Denzil Cox, Hubert Boales, Ricky Matt, Kenny Guillot, Phillip Hawkins, Clint Conque, John Nagle, Wayne Johnson

1990 Bobby Keasler (HC), Kirby Bruchhaus, Mike Santiago, John Nagle, 2000 Paul Lanier, Tommy Tate, Hubert Tommy Tate (HC), John Nagle, Scott Boales, Stoker, Matt Viator, Chris Lancaster, J. C. Harper, Adam Henry, Lance 1991 Guidry, Tim Leger Bobby Keasler (HC), Kirby Bruchhaus, Mike Santiago, John Nagle, 2001 Paul Lanier, Tommy Tate, Mike Tommy Tate (HC), John Nagle, Scott Collins, Terry Moore, Keith Ortego, Stoker, Matt Viator, J. C. Harper, Jeff Mathews, Mark LeBlanc, Rod- Gerald Broussard, Adam Henry, ney Burks Lance Guidry, Carlos McGee, Ben Beasley 1992 Bobby Keasler (HC), Kirby Bruch- 2002 haus, Mike Santiago, John Nagle, Tommy Tate (HC), Matt Viator, Lance Paul Lanier, Tommy Tate, Mike Guidry, Gerald Broussard, Lark Collins, Hal Morgan, Keith Ortego, Hebert, Adam Henry, Bob Howell, Rusty Phelps, Mark LeBlanc, Carlos Carlos McGee, Charles Ayro, Pat McGee Matthews, Jeff Sherrill

1993 Bobby Keaslser (HC), Kirby Bruch1958 1972 1983 haus, Mike Collins, Tommy Tate, Les DeVall (HC), Lee Hayley, Jack Jack Doland (HC), Ernie Duplechin, John McCann (HC), Hubert Boales, Mike Santiago, Jerry Fremin, John Doland Hubert Boales, Vic Stelly, Moe Charles Vicknair, Nolan Viator, Steve Nagle, Hal Morgan, Keith Ortego, O’Brien, Tucker Debetaz, Johnny Ensminger, Tucker Debetaz, Barrett Rusty Phelps 1959 Suydam Murphy, Tommy Tate, Ted Nixon Les DeVall (HC), Lee Hayley, Jim 1994 Clark 1973 1984 Bobby Keasler (HC), Kirby BruchJack Doland (HC), Ernie Duplechin, John McCann (HC), Hubert Boales, haus, Mike Collins, Tommy Tate, 1960 Hubert Boales, Tucker Debetaz, Moe Charles Vicknair, Nolan Viator, Steve Mike Santiago, Jerry Fremin, John Les DeVall (HC), Lee Hayley, Jim O’Brien, Vic Stelly, David Moore, Ensminger, Tucker Debetaz, Barrett Nagle, Scott Stoker, Chris Truax, Clark, Charlie Kuehn Charles Allen Murphy, Tommy Tate, Ted Nixon Marty Posey, Lance Guidry 1961 Les DeVall (HC), Lee Hayley, Jim Clark, Charlie Kuehn, Reed Stephens

1974 Jack Doland (HC), Ernie Duplechin, Hubert Boales, Tucker Debetaz, Moe O’Brien, Ted Brevelle, Charles Allen, Rocke Fournet

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1985 John McCann (HC), Hubert Boales, Steve Ensminger, Jim Hughes, Bill Johnson, Tommy Tate, Nolan Viator, Charles Vicknair

1995 Bobby Keasler (HC), Kirby Bruchhaus, Mike Collins, Tommy Tate, Mike Santiago, Jerry Fremin, John Nagle, Scott Stoker, Chris Truax, Andy Cox, Skeet Owens

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2003 Tommy Tate (HC), Matt Viator, Lance Guidry, Gerald Broussard, Chuck Gorman, Lark Hebert, Adam Henry, Carlos McGee, Charles Ayro, Jeff Sherrill 2004 Tommy Tate (HC), Matt Viator, Lance Guidry, Gerald Broussard, Chuck Gorman, Lark Hebert, Adam Henry, Carlos McGee, Tim Sensley, David Trahan

2010 Matt Viator (HC), Lark Hebert, Tim Leger, Broderick Fobbs, Mike Collins, Carlos McGee, Reggie Nelson, Buck Harris, Manny Michel, J. D. Kappeler, Lance Fremin 2011 Matt Viator (HC), Lark Hebert, Tim Leger, Broderick Fobbs, Mike Collins, Carlos McGee, Reggie Nelson, Manny Michel, J. D. Kappeler, Lance Fremin, Eman Naghavi 2012 Matt Viator (HC), Lark Hebert, Tim Leger, Rob Sale, Mike Collins, Slade Nagle, Manny Michel, Chris Hampton, David Trahan, Eman Naghavi, Jake Reid 2013 Matt Viator (HC), Lance Guidry, Lark Hebert, Tim Leger, Rob Sale, Slade Nagle, Manny Michel, Chris Hampton, Broderick Fobbs, Art Asselta 2014 Matt Viator (HC), Lance Guidry, Lark Hebert, Tim Leger, Rob Sale, Slade Nagle, Manny Michel, Chris Hampton, Landon Hoefer, Toby Willis

2005 Tommy Tate (HC), Matt Viator, Lark Hebert, Adam Henry, Chuck Gorman, Carlos McGee, Ben Norton, Jason Rollins, Shawn Demeritt, Jake Morrison, Delphfrine Lee

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Lance

Guidry McNeese, 1995

Assistant Head Coach Defensive Coordinator (DB) 9th year, 3rd since 2013

Lance Guidry brought back the D.W.A. (Defense With Attitude) when he was named

defensive coordinator in the spring of 2013. A native of Welsh, Guidry is also the assistant head coach and coaches the defensive backs. This is the fourth stint for Guidry, a 1995 McNeese graduate, on the Cowboys staff. He served as a graduate assistant in 1994 then returned as the school’s defensive coordinator from 2000-04, and in 2008, coached the defensive backs. In his nine combined years previously on the McNeese coaching staff, the Cowboys have compiled a 76-34 record, including a 41-16 mark in Southland Conference games. McNeese won three conference championships during that span, made six FCS playoff appearances, and played in the 2002 FCS National Championship game. “I was real excited when Matt (Viator) called to talk about me coming back,” said Guidry on his return to McNeese. “My loyalty is to Coach Viator and to McNeese. It’s like when momma calls you to come back home, you go.” His 2014 defense led the conference in rushing defense (112.5 ypg), ranked second in in total defense (330.2 ypg) and scoring defense (22.7 ppg), and was first in opponent first downs (16.3 p/g). Nine players on the unit earned all-conference honors, including two - Aaron Sam and Kevin Dorn - who notched first team honors, while those two were joined by Everett Ellefsen in garnering all-Louisiana accolades. In 2013, Guidry led a defensive unit that saw six players earn all-conference honors and two more named to the all-Louisiana team. The DWA ranked third in the league with 13 pass interceptions and was second with three of those picks returned for touchdowns. The unitl also posted 21 take-aways on the year. Guidry served as defensive coordinator at Western Kentucky in 2011 and 2012 and was named interim head coach on December 8 of 2012 to lead WKU against Central Michigan in the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl in Detroit, Mich., on December 26, a game the Hilltoppers dropped 24-21. He coached three players while at WKU - DE Quanterous Smith, LB Andrew Jackson and S Jonathan Dowling - that went on to be selected in the NFL Draft. Guidry has experience in the role as a head coach, as the former assistant coach at Miami (Ohio) led the Redhawks to a 35-21 victory over Middle Tennessee as the interim head coach in the 2011 GoDaddy.com Bowl, helping Miami finish off a 10-4 season after going 1-11 the previous year. Miami became the first FBS school to go from double-digit losses to double-digit wins in consecutive seasons. Guidry helped orchestrate a similar turnaround since arriving on the Hill in 2011, helping WKU to back-to-back winning seasons in 2011 and 2012, including the program’s first-ever bowl bid since joining the FBS. His 2012 Hilltopper defense was a force nationally, ranking in the top 40 in seven different national defensive categories. The Guidry-led defense ranked 23rd nationally in total defense (344.42) and 12th in the nation in tackles for loss per game (7.42). His squad also ranked at the top of four defensive categories in the Sun Belt Conference, including total defense, pass defense efficiency (128.4), sacks (31) and first down defense (19.3), while ranking second in rushing defense (136.6), scoring defense (25.6), passing defense (206.2) and interceptions (13). Under Gudiry’s guidance, WKU senior defensive end Quanterus Smith put together a record-breaking 2012 season, accumulating 12.5 sacks and 18.5 tackles for loss on his way to being named the Sun Belt Conference Defensive Player of the Year. Smith’s sack total in 2012 was just one away from setting a single-season Sun Belt Conference record, and his 24.0 career sacks tied the conference record. In two years under Guidry, Smith racked up 20 of his 24 career sacks. Guidry’s defense has shown up in big games, including games against the nation’s elite. In a week two matchup against defending nation champion Alabama, the WKU defense held the Crimson Tide to just 103 yards rushing, which was the team’s lowest output of the 2012 season. The 103 rushing yards were more than 120 yards less than the team’s season average, as Alabama went on to finish the season averaging over 224 yards per game on the ground en route to a BCS National Championship. The Crimson Tide averaged just over three yards per carry against WKU in that game. A 1995 graduate of McNeese, Guidry joined the Miami staff after serving as the defensive secondary coach at McNeese State in 2008. A veteran coach in Louisiana football’s high school ranks, Guidry served as secondary coach at Leesville High School in 1995 and 1996, helping lead the Wampus Cats to the state championship game in 1995. He also coached defensive backs at Carencro (La.) High School for three seasons (1997-99), then returned years later to serve as the Golden Bears’ head coach (2005-07). In between his stints at Carencro, Guidry served as defensive coordinator and coached the secondary at McNeese State (2000-04). The Cowboys reached the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs in four consecutive seasons (2000-03), won three straight Southland Conference championships (2001, 2002, 2003) during that stretch, and lost to WKU in the 2002 FCS National Championship Game. During those years, he helped produce such all-Americans as Joe Judge, Keith Smith and Hadley Prince. Guidry was also a team captain, four-year letterman (1990-93) and all-conference defensive back at McNeese State and was a part of two conference championship teams (1991, 1993). He and his wife, Starlet, have four children: Janzen, Madison, Alexis and Kaitlyn, and one grandson, Ethan.

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Year at McNeese: 9th (3rd since 2013) Birthdate: March 25, 1971 High School: Welsh ‘89 College: McNeese ‘95 High School Athletics: all-district in football (QB, DB) and basketball (guard); track letter College Athletics: two-time all-SLC as strong safety; three times SLC player of the week; national player of the week Coaching Career: graduate assistant McNeese 1994; secondary coach Leesville High School 1995-96 and Carencro High School 1997-99; defensive coordinator McNeese 2000-04; head coach Carencro High School 200507; assistant coach McNeese 2008; defensive backs Miami (Ohios) 2009-10; interim head coach Miami (Ohio) 2010; defensive coordinator Western Kentucky 2011-12; interim head coach Western Kentucky 2012; assistant head coach/defensive coordinator McNeese 2013-present Married: wife is Starlet Children: Janzen, Alexis, Madison, Kaitlyn Grandson: Ethan Recruits: East Texas

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Leger McNeese, 1999

Offensive Coordinator Wide Receivers 9th year

Tim Leger is beginning his ninth season on the McNeese coaching staff and serves as the offensive coordinator while also coaching the wide receivers. He is one of two former Poke quarterbacks to be a fulltime member of the coaching staff this season, the other being Slade Nagle. Leger was an all-conference quarterback in 1996 when he led the league in passing and set a school record for total offense per game of 230.5 yards. He played on league championship teams in 1995 and 1997, the ‘97 team advancing to the Division I national championship game. Prior to joining McNeese, Leger served as offensive coordinator and quarterback coach at St. Thomas More High in Lafayette helping that school to four state semifinal appearances as well as to six district titles. More than 30 of the prep players he helped coach have gone on to collegiate careers. At McNeese he tutored Derrick Fourroux who won SLC player of the year honors in 2009 and last season, Cody Stroud who broke several school records and was named the league’s Offensive Player of the Year. He and his wife Ashley have one son, Gunner, who was a standout baseball player at Barbe High School and helped lead his 2014 team to the high school baseball national championship. Was named the Sun Belt Conference Freshman of the Year ss a pitcher at UL-Lafayette this past season and helped lead the Ragin’ Cajuns to the Super Regionals of the NCAA Tournament.

THE Leger FILE Year at McNeese: 9th Birthdate: November 15,1973 High School: Acadiana High 1992 College: McNeese State ‘99 High School Athletics: All-district in football, all-state, all-district in baseball as well as district MVP College Athletics: All-SLC at quarterback at McNeese; completed 184 of 365 passes for 2954 yards and 21 tds in career; holds school record with 61 plays and five td passes in single game Professional Career: Played professional baseball for three seasons in the Pittsburgh Pirate organization as an outfielder before starting collegiate football career; was a fourth round pick in the 1992 draft Coaching Career: Served McNeese as student assistant and graduate assistant coach in 1999 and 2000 seasons; offensive coordinator and quarterback coach at St. Thomas More High ‘00-’06; assistant coach, offensive coordinator McNeese State ‘07-present Married: Wife is the former Ashley Hebert. Children: Gunner (standout baseball and football player at Barbe High; pitcher at UL-Lafayette) Recruits: Lafayette, New Iberia, Opelousas, Jennings area

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Nagle McNeese, 2001

Running Backs Special Teams Coordinator 4th year

Slade Nagle, a former Cowboy quarterback, is the McNeese State running backs coach and special teams coordinator. In 2014, the Cowboys’ running back corps rushed for 2,441 yards and scored 28 touchdowns while marking the second straight season the Cowboys have rushed for over 2,400 yards as a unit. He helped coach McNeese special teams to a record-breaking season in 2013 where the team set a new single season record with 1,514 kickoff return yards and three KO returns for touchdowns. He joined the Cowboy staff in the spring of 2012 after serving as running backs coach and assistant head coach at Central Arkansas. Nagle has also had previous coaching experience at Texas State, LSU and Northwestern State. A 2001 graduate of McNeese, Nagle played for the Cowboys for three years from 1999 to 2001, leading the team to two apppearances in the NCAA playoffs and to a Southland Conference title. An all-conference selection during his playing time, he completed his career as the school’s seventh ranked performer in total offense (4,977 yards), sixth in passing yardage (4,596), fifth in passes attempted and completed (378 of 653) and fifth in touchdown passes (35). Nagle’s career completion percentage of .578 is one of the best in school history. In 2001 he quarterbacked the Cowboys to the SLC title, completing 113 of 198 passes for 1,279 yards and 14 touchdowns. During his career he had a 19-8 won-loss record as the Cowboy starting quarterback. After graduating from McNeese, Nagle served as as graduate assistant coach at Northwestern State (2002-03), as the quarterback coach at Dodge City (KN) Community College (2004-05), as the quarterback and wide reciver coach at Northwestern State (2006-09), as an administrative assistant working with the special teams at LSU (2009), as the co-offensive coordinator and quarterback coach at Texas State (2010) and as the running backs/assistant head coach at Central Arkansas (2011). He grew up in Lake Charles, earning all-state and all-district (three times) honors at Barbe High where he set school records for passing. He signed with Clemson out of high school and played as a freshman before transferring to McNeese. His father, John, is a veteran football coach in the state, both on the college and high school level.

THE NAGLE FILE Year at McNeese: 4th High School: Barbe HS College: McNeese State High School Athletics: all-state and all-district honors as a QB at Barbe HS where he set school passing records. College Athletics: signed with Clemson out of HS and played as a freshman before transferring to McNeese. All-conference; 2001 SLC champion; 19-8 as a starter. Coaching Career: 2002-03, GA at Northwestern State; 2004-05, QB coach at Dodge City CC; 2006-09, QB, WR at Northwestern State; 2009, ST assistant at LSU; 2010, co-OC, QBs at Texas State; 2011, asst. HC, RB at Central Arkansas Single Recruits: Baton Rouge

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Michel Tennessee Tech, 1984 Defensive Line 7th year

Manny Michel, a veteran of the coaching ranks, is in his seventh season heading up the Cowboy defensive line. Three of his defensive linemen in 2014 were named all-Southland Conference including Kevin Dorn who garnered first team honors. Everett Ellefsen and Brian Hine were also recognized by the league and Ellefsen went on to get selected by the Winnipeg Tiger-Cats in the 2015 Canadian Football League Draft. In 2013, he coached Ellefsen to first team honors by the league and the LSWA, and Dorn to honorable mention honors. He previously served as co-defensive coordinator at the University of Louisiana-Monroe. He’s beginning his 33rd year as a football coach. A native of Metairie, Michel spent 10 seasons as a member of the ULM staff where he worked with for Cowboy coaches Bobby Keasler and Mike Collins. He has been a defensive line coach at most of his stops, having started his coaching career in 1984 as a graduate assistant at Tennessee Tech. He landed his first full-time job a year later at Cumberland (TN) County High School. Michel served as the defensive line coach at John Curtis High, his alma mater, from 1986 to 1994 and helped lead his team to four state titles. He was a member of the Nicholls staff from 1995-98 and joined the ULM staff in 1999. At ULM, he coached such all-conference performers as Donald Malveaux (2001), John Thompson (2002), Brandon Guillory (2004, 2005), David Cooper (2007) and Aaron Morgan (2007). His 2007 team led the Sun Belt Conference in run defense. As an athlete, he played on the first two state championship teams at John Curtis High and he was a four year starter at Tennessee Tech. THE michel FILE Year at McNeese: 7th Birthdate: Feb. 8, 1960 High School: John Curtis ‘79 College: Tennessee Tech ‘84 High School Athletics: football at John Curtis High College Athletics: four letters in football at Tennessee Tech Coaching Career: grad. assistant Tennesse Tech 1984; assistant Cumberland County HS 1985-86; def. line John Curtis 1986-95; def. coordinator Nicholls 1995-98; defensive line ULM 1999-08, defensive line McNeese 2009-present Married: wife is Marge Children: Hannah Recruits: New Orleans area

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Hebert McNeese, 1987 Linebackers 14th year

Lark Hebert coaches the linebackers for the Cowboys. The coach was a four-year letterman for the Cowboys during his playing career, participating as both an offensive and defensive lineman. In 2014, Hebert coached a linebacker group that posted 7 sacks and 19 1/2 tackles for a loss. Returning starter and senior Bo Brown led the group with 43 total tackles on the season to go along with five tackles for a loss and a half sack on his way to all-conference honors. Returing senior Wallace Scott led the unit with 3 1/2 sacks while freshman Ashari Goins posted two sacks. Hebert is now in his 14th year after coming aboard in 2002. During his tenure he has helped coach Roderick Royal to all-America honors and two other players- Trey Bennett and Allen Nelson - were first team all-SLC picks. As a prep coach, Hebert served as head coach at Sulphur High, Beau Chene High and Elton High. Three times his teams won a district title and he compiled an overall 53-35 won-lost record. Twice his teams posted 10-2 marks, once at Elton and again at Sulphur, and he was named a district coach of the year (twice) and parish coach of the year. As a player, was a three-year starter for the Cowboys from 1983-85 after being moved over from the defensive side the ball following his 1982 freshman season. Earned all-conference and allLouisiana honors while blocking for Hall of Fame running back and Cowboy legend Buford Jordan. THE HEBERT FILE Year at McNeese: 13th Birthdate: January 18, 1963 High School: Port Barre ‘82 College: McNeese State ‘87 High School Athletics: all-state, all-district, all-parish College Athletics: four year letterman at McNeese; team captain; second team all-SLC and all-Louisiana; pre-season all-American Coaching Career: assistant Vinton High ‘87-89, assistant LaGrange High ‘90, head coach Elton ‘91-94, assistant LaGrange ‘95, head coach Beau Chene ‘96, assistant Sulphur High ‘97-98, head coach Sulphur ‘99-01; assistant coach McNeese State ‘02-present Married: wife is Lisa Children: Kristin, Kendra, Bryce Grandchildren: Karis Ann, Adelie Jane, Brycelynn Kate Recruits: North Louisiana

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Hampton South Carolina, 1997 Defensive Backs 4th year

Chris Hampton, who played as a defensive back and then coached defensive backs, joined the McNeese State football coaching staff in the spring of 2012 and serves as the defensive backfield coach. Last year he helped coach free safety Aaron Sam to first team AllSouthland Conference and All-Louisiana honors as well as fellow safety Brent Spikes who led the team in both tackles and interceptions. Spikes set a new McNeese, Southland Conference, and Louisiana single game record with 148 interception return yards on three picks at Incarnate Word on Oct. 25. Those three interceptions tied a school single-game record. In 2013, he coached Guy Morgan to first team All-SLC and All-Louisiana honors as well as third team All-America honors by The Sports Network. The Cowboy coach comes from the staff of Central Arkansas and has also served stints at Georgia Tech and Arkansas State. The 28-year old native of Memphis played his college ball at the University of South Carolina where he was a two year starter and four year letterman at safety, earning the team’s Harold White award for the highest grade point average. His coaching career began in 2008 as a graduate assistant at Arkansas State under Steve Roberts and then he served two years as a graduate assistant coach at Georgia Tech. Hampton spent the 2011 season coaching the safeties at Central Arkansas, helping Jestin Love and Jerrell McKnight earn all-conference honors while the team advanced to the second round of the FCS playoffs. He graduated from Melrose High School in Memphis where he was a standout on the football field and on the track and served as the senior class president. THE HAMPTON FILE Year at McNeese: 4th Age: 29 High School: Melrose HS College: South Carolina High School athletics: standout in football and track at Melrose HS in Memphis... senior class president College athletics: two year starter at South Carolina and a four year letterman at safety... earned team’s Harold White Award for highest GPA Coaching Career: 2008, GA at Arkansas State; 2009-2010, GA at Georgia Tech; 2011, safeties coach at Central Arkansas Single Recruits: Houston

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Willis McNeese, 2008 Tight Ends 2nd year

Toby Willis, a 2008 McNeese State graduate and football letterman, is in his second season in returing to his alma mater as a member of the coaching staff as the tight ends coach. Willis comes to McNeese after serving as a graduate assistant coach at Delta State where he worked with the defensive unit and helped coach the Statesmen to a 7-3 record and a third place finish with a 4-2 mark in the Division II powerful Gulf South Conference. He helped coach a Delta State defense that ranked second in the GSC in rushing defense by allowing 146.6 yards per game and second with 15 pass interceptions. A native of Plaquemine where he was an all-district and all-parish linebacker for Plaquemine High School, Willis played four seasons for the Cowboys from 2005-08, primarily on special teams, and was a member of the 2006 and 2007 Southland Conference championship squads under head coach Matt Viator. Born Oct. 21, 1985, Willis broke into coaching after receiving his Bachelor of Science degree from McNeese, at Northwestern State as an assistant strength and conditioning coach. In 2010, he returned to his high school alma mater at Plaquemine HS as an assistant head coach and later as interim head coach, where he stayed until joining the DSU staff for the 2013 season. Willis is also in charge of film exchange for the Cowboys. He and his wife Heather are the proud parents of 1-year old daughter Kate.

THE willis FILE Year at McNeese: 2nd Birthdate: Oct. 21, 1985 High School: Plaquemine High School College: McNeese ‘08 High School athletics: earned all-district and all-parish honors at linebacker College athletics: played four seasons at McNeese from 2005-08 Coaching Career: assistant strength and conditioning, Northwestern State, 2008-09; assistant head coach, interim head coach, Plaquemine High School, 2010-12; defensive assistant, Delta State, 2013; tight ends, McNeese, 2014-present Married: wife is Heather Children: Kate

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Hoefer Texas Tech, 2008 Quarterbacks 2nd year

Landon Hoefer, a 2008 graduate of Texas Tech, is in his second season with McNeese and serves as the quarterbacks coach. Hoefer joined the Cowboys in the summer of 2014 after spending a year at Stephen F. Austin in the same capacity where he also coordinated the passing game. At SFA, he coached the Lumberjacks to a No. 1 national ranking in passing offense (389 ypg), No. 2 national ranking in total offense (571.6 ypg), and a No. 2 ranking in offensive first downs (321). The Lumberjacks also ranked 11th in the nation in scoring offense with 38.5 points per game, and was 43rd in rushing with 182.6 ypg. He guided quarterback Brady Attaway to becoming the Southland Conference’s record holder for passing yards in a game when he threw for 662 against Prairie View. For the season, Attaway threw for 4,268 yards on 349 of 584 passing, and tossed 32 touchdowns. During the 2012 season, Hoefer worked with West Virginia head coach Dana Holgorsen to produce one of the most lethal passing games at the NCAA FBS level. The Mountaineers finished the 2012 campaign ranked 10th nationally in total and passing offense. Hoefer worked with both the quarterbacks and receivers in Morgantown, helping produce two 1,000-yard wide outs last season. Prior to his stop at WVU, Hoefer spent two seasons in Greenville, N.C., working with the East Carolina offense. Hoefer experienced similar success in Greenville, producing two 1,000-yard receivers, and working with a quarterback who finished the season completing 393 passes for 3,967 yards and 37 touchdowns (Dominique Davis). The Pirates finished 2010 ranked eight nationally in passing and 10th in total offense. Before making the switch to the offensive side of the ball, Hoefer spent one season assisting the secondary at Memphis. A three-year letterwinner at Texas Tech, Hoefer played in four-straight bowl games, including two Cotton Bowls, the 2006 Insight.com Bowl, and the 2007 Gator Bowl. He received his bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech in 2008, and has completed work toward a master’s degree. THE hoefer FILE Year at McNeese: 2nd College: Texas Tech ‘08 College athletics: Texas Tech 2005-08; earned three varsity letters at wide receiver; part of four straight bowl games - Cotton Bowl (‘06), Insight Bowl (‘06), Gator Bowl (‘07), Cotton Bowl (‘09) Coaching Career: 2009, Memphis (assisted with defensive secondary); 2010-11, East Carolina (assisted with quarterbacks, wide receivers and tight ends); 2012, West Virginia (assisted with quarterbacks and wide receivers); 2013, Stephen F. Austin (passing game coordinator/quarterbacks coach); 2014-present, McNeese (quarterbacks) Recruits: North Louisiana; Houston

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Naghavi McNeese, 2008 Offensive Line

3rd year; 1st since 2012

Eman Naghavi, an all-Southland Conference and all-Louisiana player for McNeese from 2005-08, returns for his second stint on the Cowboys’ staff after spending the last two years at the University of Texas. He’ll coach the offensive line, replacing Rob Sale who departed to become the offensive line coach at Georgia. At Texas, he worked with the offensive line and tight ends under head coaches Mack Brown and Charlie Strong. Naghavi, a native of Katy, Texas, was a member of the Cowboys’ staff in 2011 and 2012 and worked with the offensive line under Sale. Both years the Cowboys ranked second in the Southland Conference in rushing offense. He played for the Cowboys from 2005-08 and helped lead the Pokes to an undefeated regular season in 2007 while winning the Southland Conference championship. During his four years on the offensive line, the Cowboys led the league in rushing offense twice (2007, 2008), total offense twice, (2007, 2008), and scoring offense three times (2006-08). And in addition to his all-conference accolades, he named first team all-Louisiana in 2008 and earned SLC All-Academic honors in 2007 and 2008.

THE Naghavi FILE Year at McNeese: 3rd; 1st since 2012 Birthdate: May 11, 1987 High School: Katy High School College: McNeese ‘08 High School athletics: earned all-district and all-Greater Houston honors... two-time Mr. Offense Award winner and seven Boss Hawg Awards College athletics: played four seasons at McNeese from 2005-08 Coaching Career: 2011-2012, assistant offensive line coach, McNeese State; 2013-2014, assistant offensive line and tight ends coach, University of Texas; 2015-presen, offensive line coach, McNeese State Single Recruits: Houston

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Assistant Strength Coach

Head Strength Coach

2nd year

3rd year

Jason Little is in his Third season as the head strength and conditioning coach at McNeese. Little is an established strength coach that has built a very professional and positive reputation in the high school ranks. A 1989 graduate of Mississippi State where he received his bachelor’s degree in health and sports performance, he began his career in July of 1990 at Charleston High School in Charleston, Mississippi as the school’s strength coach as well as the offensive and defensive line coach. He has also had stops at Opelousas Catholic High School, Bishop Sullivan High, Elton High School, Vidor High School, Vinton High, Longview High School, South Cameron High School, St. Martinville High School and Livonia High School. In nine seasons at Longview HS, he was a part of six district championships, two state runners-up and nine playoff appearances. In his 22 years as a strength and conditioning coach, Little has coached and developed student-athletes that went on to win nine football district championships. Little and his wife, Cheryl Renae, were married last summer. He has two daughters, Mattie and Katie Little, while Cheryl has one son, Blake Ward.

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Eric Ortego joined the McNeese State strength and conditioning staff in the spring of 2014 and is the head strength and conditioning coach for the Cowboys’ baseball team as well as the Cowgirls’ softball and volleyball squads. The native of Ville Platte will also assist with football. Ortego comes to McNeese from Louisiana-Monroe where he served six months as a graduate assistant, and prior to that, was at Louisiana-Lafayette serving an internship. A 2012 graduate of ULL with a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology, Ortego received his Master’s Degree in Applied Exercise Physiology from ULM in December of 2013. Ortego began his college career at LSU-Eunice and was a pitcher on the 2008 NJCAA National Championship baseball team. He appeared in 13 games that season and compiled a 3-1 record with a 1.89 ERA He is a certified strength and conditioning specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association and also holds a certification in CPR/AED by the American Red Cross.

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Smith

Fred Thomas serves as the assistant equipment manager. He has served more than 20 years as a volunteer assistant and for two years, was the head equipment manager. An Air Force veteran, he retired from private business after 35 years as an owner of a local furniture business and has been involved with McNeese athletics for the past 37 years. He is a past president of the McNeese Cowboy Club and is a member of the McNeese Hall of Honor.

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Equipment Manager

3rd year as equipment manager 7th year overall

Andrew Smith is in his third season as the Cowboys’ equipment manager. A

2012 graduate of McNeese, he spent four seasons as the head student equipment manager for the Cowboys before working as a volunteer from January until his new appointment took effect in July of 2013. Born in Crowley on Aug. 15, 1989, Smith grew up in the Lake Charles area and attended Sam Houston High School where he was a three-year letter winner as a defensive back for the Broncos and head coach Russ Sutherland. He also played the outfield and pitched in baseball. He is the son of Kirk and Kelli Smith. His mother is a McNeese alum while his sister, Hannah, is currently enrolled at McNeese. Smith graduated cum laude with a 3.51 GPA in business management at McNeese. He is a member of Beta Gamma Sigma. 58

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Dr. Philip C. Williams University President

Dr. Williams earned his Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of North Carolina, graduating with honors in history. He earned his law degree at the Columbia University School of Law in New York City. During the course of his legal profession, he practiced corporate law and served as administrative vice president and counsel for Sea World, Inc. During the 1980’s he and his wife Sandra were active writers, publishing a series of children’s mysteries, adult mysteries, and non-fiction works. In 1994, Dr. Williams returned to Chapel Hill to earn his M.P.H. and Ph.D. degrees in Health Policy and Administration. He served for one year as a post-doctoral research fellow at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, then accepted a faculty position at Gardner-Webb University in North Carolina, where he taught health law and management courses in the College of Business and was appointed to serve as Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs. He joined the staff of Methodist University in Fayetteville, North Carolina in 2003 as Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College, and in 2006 he became President of the University of Montevallo in Alabama. In the spring of 2010 he was selected to serve as the 6th President of McNeese State University. Since his arrival at McNeese, he has presided over the development of a new strategic plan, which features the promotion of innovative teaching and learning, regional partnerships, service-learning opportunities, applied research, cultural engagement, and athletic excellence. He has frequently stated his desire for McNeese to play an active role in the civic and economic renaissance likely to transform Southwest Louisiana over the next five years.

McNeese Facts • Established in 1939, McNeese State has an enrollment of 8,900. The university is located in Lake Charles, a city with a population of 90,000. The city is located in the Southwest corner of the state, 30 miles north of the Gulf of Mexico and 30 miles east of the Texas-Louisiana border. • In 1993, the Pulitzer Prize for fiction was awarded to Dr. Robert Olen Butler, then a member of the university’s Department of Languages. • Among former McNeese athletes who have gone on to professional stardom have been basketball’s Joe Dumars (Detroit, now president of basketball operations), baseball’s Ray Fontenot (New York Yankees) and football’s Kerry Joseph (Canadian Football League). • McNeese is the first public university in the state to offer a concentration in Forensic Chemistry • McNeese now has seven Senior Fulbright Scholars on its faculty that have traveled to Greece, Finland, Moldova, Romania, Rwanda, China and Korea. • The College of Nursing is nationally accredited by the National League of Nursing and continually has a high passing rate on the nursing licensing examination. • The College of Business has an intership program which places students nationwide. Dr. Williams at the dedication of the new “The Cowboy” statue greeting fans near the entrance of the Jack V. Doland Field House. • McNeese offers a degree in Athletic Training.

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2 Division I National Title Appearances (1997 & 2002) • 15Division I Playoff Appearances • 13 SLC Championships Athletic Administration

Bruce Hemphill Director of Athletics

Bruce Hemphill is in his third year as athletic director for McNeese after the former associate AD at the University of Wyoming and assistant to the AD at the University of North Carolina became the ninth athletics director in school history in August of 2013. “Bruce understands the role athletics plays in the larger university environment and he understands the difficulty we face with the athletic budget and the importance of increasing revenue through private sources and auxiliary means,” said McNeese President Dr. Philip Williams. The first two years under Hemphill was an eventful one as McNeese’s athletic programs excelled both on the playing field and in the classroom. Academically, McNeese set a school record in the 2013-14 sport season by having five players named as the Southland Conference Student-Athlete of the Year for their respective sports. The program also led all conference schools in the 2014 spring semester with 21 student-athletes compiling a perfect 4.0 grade point average. And Cowgirl softball player Alana DiVittorio became just the second player in the sport to earn Capital One Academic All-America honors. McNeese received the Southland Conference Academic Progress Award for the 2014-15 for posting the highest APR score in the league. McNeese football was the only team recognized from the Southland Conference as the recipient of the Football Championship Subdivision Athletics Directors Association (FCS ADA) APR Award. Athletically, McNeese finished fourth out of 13 teams in the Commisioner’s Cup Standings - the highest placing since finishing fourth in the 2002-03 season. It’s also the sixth straight year McNeese has been the highest finishing school among Louisiana SLC league teams. Ten of the school’s 16 sports programs finished fifth or higher in their respective sport standings. In the 2013-14 sports season, McNeese finished fifth out of the 14 SLC schools for the 2013-14 SLC Commissioner’s Cup standings. The Cowgirl softball team won a school record 40 games en route to its second consecutive league championship and the Cowboy football team won 10 games and qualified for its league-record 15th FCS playoff appearance. In addition, the men’s and women’s basketball teams as well as volleyball, tennis, baseball and softball, all qualified for the league postseason tournament. During his two years as Director of Athletics, Hemphill worked with the McNeese administration to gain the support of legislation, boosters and private donors for the new $44 million Health and Human Performance Complex that will also become the home for McNeese men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball teams. He also led efforts to improve Cowboy Stadium and complete the final phase of the Jack V. Doland Field House renovation project. The Sulphur, La., native has 26 years administrative experience at the collegiate and high school levels. He supervised 10 of 17 programs offered at a major Division 1 university and was responsible for budget oversight, game operations, facilities, personnel, compliance, team travel and recruiting. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Louisiana State University where he was a three-year letterman in football and won All-Academic Southeast Conference honors at wide receiver. His professional experience began at LSU where he was a graduate assistant and assistant football coach. In 1984, after serving as the supervisor for health and physical education for the Louisiana Department of Education, he returned to collegiate athletics and served for two years as an assistant football coach at Louisiana Tech University. In 1987 he became the recruiting coordinator at North Carolina State University. From 1989-1990 he served as the assistant recruiting coordinator at the University of South Carolina. He joined the athletics department staff at the University of North Carolina in 1990 and served eight years as assistant to the athletics director and director of recruiting. From 1999-2003 he was associate athletics director at the University of Wyoming. In 2003 he returned to North Carolina and accepted a position as athletics director at a 4A high school, the largest classification in the state. Hemphill has two sons - James, 20, a junior basketball player at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, and Jack, 16, a junior in high school; and a daughter, Hayden, 19, a freshman at SMU and is a member of the school’s Crew (rowing) team. Quotes from colleagues about Bruce Hemphill: “McNeese has hired the perfect fit in Bruce Hemphill. He is from Southwest Louisiana and he will bring the community together around McNeese athletics. Bruce understands what it takes to build a successful Division I athletics program. He has exceptional people skills and he is a great leader and motivator. He is a fundraiser and he will build support for the program. Bruce is a professional and kind of person McNeese needs. He is a terrific choice!” - Lee Moon, Director of Athletics - University of North Florida; Former Athletics Director - University of Wyoming “McNeese hit a home run with Bruce Hemphill! A great plus for Bruce is that he is from Louisiana, played football at LSU and worked at LSU and Louisiana Tech. He knows what it takes to build a successful program and he will lead the McNeese athletics department in the right direction. I have known Bruce since 1982 and our paths have crossed several times. He has held a wide range of positions in collegiate athletics from recruiting to administrative and he knows how to get things done. Bruce understands the role that athletics plays in the overall success of the university. He is a people person and he will do a great job with fundraising and moving the McNeese athletics department forward. He is without a doubt the best choice for the McNeese athletics director!” - Carl Torbush, Head Football Coach - East Tennessee State University; Former Head Football Coach - University of North Carolina “What a tremendous opportunity for Bruce. Bruce has a wealth of experience at a lot of different levels in athletics. He has great integrity and loyalty. I know he’s very excited about being the athletics director at McNeese, with his ties to South Louisiana this is a perfect fit.” - Mack Brown, Former Head Coach - University of Texas; Former Head Football Coach - University of North Carolina “Bruce is an excellent choice to lead McNeese athletics. He is a ‘can do’ guy and during his time at Wyoming I was impressed with his professionalism, people skills and positive outlook. He has an effective public presence and was very engaged with fundraising. Bruce will build support for McNeese State University and McNeese athletics.” - Dr. Philip Dubois, Chancellor - University of North Carolina Charlotte; Former President - University of Wyoming

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2 Division I National Title Appearances (1997 & 2002) • 15Division I Playoff Appearances • 13 SLC Championships Southland Conference

Tom Burnett Commissioner

Now in its sixth decade of service, the Southland Conference continues to be a model of innovation, stability and consistent achievement as it celebrates the academic and athletic accomplishments of its member institutions. Having commemorated its 50th anniversary in 2013, the Southland Conference has transformed itself into a dynamic and respected consortium of 13 member universities in three states. Beginning with a historic meeting of five institutions in Dallas on March 15, 1963, the Southland Conference set on an extraordinary course that has proven successful well into its five decades of existence. The successful transformation continues, as the Southland Conference welcomed four additional members in 2013: Abilene Christian University, Houston Baptist University, the University of Incarnate Word in San Antonio, and the University of New Orleans. In addition to its newest members, the Southland also consists of the University of Central Arkansas, Lamar University, McNeese State University, Nicholls State University, Northwestern State University, Sam Houston State University, Southeastern Louisiana University, Stephen F. Austin State University and Texas A&M University-

Corpus Christi. An original Southland member from 1963-73, Abilene Christian rejoined the league as one of the most decorated athletic programs in NCAA history, and the addition of Houston Baptist, UIW and New Orleans gives the Southland a regular competitive presence in the key metropolitan areas of Houston, San Antonio and New Orleans. Southland cities encompass approximately 14 million people, and six of its television markets rank among the top 100 in the U.S. All told, the membership of the Southland encompasses nearly 140,000 current students and an alumni base of nearly 800,000. Famous alums from current Southland Conference schools include former CBS news anchor Dan Rather (Sam Houston State), NBA executive Joe Dumars (McNeese State), ABC news anchor Robin Roberts (Southeastern Louisiana), Major League Baseball star Wade Miley (Southeastern Louisiana), NBA legend Scottie Pippen (Central Arkansas), and track and field Olympians Kenta Bell (Northwestern State), and Bobby Morrow and Billy Olson (both Abilene Christian). Other notable alums from current members include Grammy Award-winning musicians Frank Ocean (New Orleans), Don Henley and Rodney Crowell (both Stephen F. Austin), and Ronnie Dunn (Abilene Christian), television personality and actress Ellen DeGeneres (New Orleans), current NFL standouts Lardarius Webb (Nicholls State), Terrence McGee (Northwestern State), and Daniel Manning (Abilene Christian), professional golfers Shawn Stefani and Chris Stroud (both Lamar) and Colin Montgomerie (HBU), award-winning filmmaker Richard Linklater (Sam Houston State), American Idol winner Kris Allen (Central Arkansas), NFL Hall of Famer Jackie Harris (Northwestern State), former NFL standouts Bobby Hebert (Northwestern State), Gary Barbaro (Nicholls State), Wilbert Montgomery (Abilene Christian) and Gary Reasons (Northwestern State), former MLB stars Darryl Hamilton (Nicholls State) and Kevin Millar (Lamar), NCAA football coach Charlie Strong (Central Arkansas), actors John Larroquette (New Orleans), Ricardo Chavira (UIW) and Jesse Borrego (UIW), and the late NFL coaching legend O.A. “Bum” Phillips (Lamar and Stephen F. Austin). The Southland sponsors 17 championship sports, all at the NCAA Division I level. The eight men’s sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, tennis, and indoor and outdoor track and field. The women compete for nine championships in basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, indoor and outdoor track and field, and volleyball. The conference earns automatic qualification to NCAA championships in baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s cross country, football, men’s and women’s golf, women’s soccer, softball, men’s and women’s tennis, and volleyball. Continuing its tradition of innovation, the league launched the Southland Conference Television Network in the fall of 2008 and has broadcast more than 160 events. The network has expanded its reach to roughly 13 million households throughout Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Oklahoma in recent years, and has also gained national viewership through ESPN3 and Fox College Sports. In its first six years, the network has received recognition for its work, earning numerous College Sports Media and Telly Awards. The Southland Conference, in conjunction with the city of Frisco, Texas, and Hunt Sports Group, also serves as the host to the NCAA Division I Football Championship Game in Frisco, which has been home to the conference headquarters since 2006. The game is played at Frisco’s Toyota Stadium, and after a successful three-year run, the partnership was rewarded with a three-year renewal to serve as the national championship host site through the 2015 season. Southland Conference football ranks among the best Football Championship Subdivision leagues in the nation, and enjoys an annual expectation of competing for the national championship with multiple teams advancing to the NCAA playoffs each year. In 2013, three Southland teams – Southeastern Louisiana, McNeese State and Sam Houston State – all qualified for the NCAA Division I Football Championship, and in 2011 and 2012, Sam Houston advanced to the national championship game. Also, in 2002 and 2003, McNeese State finished the regular season ranked No. 1 in the nation, and advanced to the 2002 national championship contest. The conference has been represented in eight national championship games since the league joined the FCS (formerly I-AA) in 1982. All told, Southland teams have played in 109 Division I playoff games in 32 years, winning 53 of the contests. Historically, the Southland’s successful football heritage has sustained itself through numerous membership and classification changes. The Southland joined the NCAA College Division in 1964, and was designated as NCAA Division II in 1973 before joining Division I in 1975. The Southland was an NCAA Division I-A league from 1978-81, before joining the ranks of FCS in 1982, its home ever since. During its tenure as a Division I and I-A conference, the Southland Conference initiated the startup of the Shreveport, La.-based Independence Bowl in 1976. The Southland representative served as the host team of the bowl until 1980, compiling a 2-3 record in those contests. McNeese State, which has made 15 appearances in the national playoffs, also played in the 1997 NCAA Division I Championship game, while Stephen F. Austin played in the 1989 title contest and has six playoff appearances, including 2009 and 2010. Sam Houston State has earned seven trips to the football, while Northwestern State has played in the playoffs six times. Nicholls State has participated three times in the playoffs, and Central Arkansas has made consecutive playoff appearances in 2011 and 2012. On five occasions, the Southland has placed three teams in the NCAA playoffs.

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2015 Preseason Polls Coaches’ Poll Pl. School (1st Place Votes)

1. Sam Houston State (8) 2. Southeastern La. (1) 3. McNeese (1) 4. Stephen F. Austin 5. Northwestern State 6. Central Arkansas (1) 7. Abilene Christian 8. Lamar 9. Incarnate Word 10. Nicholls 11. Houston Baptist

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98 86 79 73 60 57 49 46 26 16 15

Sports Information Directors Pl. School (1st Place Votes) 1. Sam Houston State (9) 2. Stephen F. Austin 3. Southeastern La. 4. McNeese (1) 5. Central Arkansas (1) 6. Northwestern State 7. Abilene Christian 8. Lamar 9. Incarnate Word 10. Nicholls 11. Houston Baptist

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99 87 77 75 66 51 48 41 25 20 12

2015 Preseason All-Conference Football Team First-Team Defense Pos. Name QB Jared Johnson RB De’Andre Brown RB Michael Henry TE/HB Cole Wick WR Ed Eagan WR Reggie Begelton WR Cedric Gilbert OL Donald Jackson III OL Byron Williams OL Pace Murphy OL Quentin Marsh OL Codey Funk AP Ed Eagan PK Luc Swimberghe First-Team Defense Pos. Name DL P.J. Hall DL Jonathan Woodard DL Leroy Armstrong DL Corey Lee LB Wallace Scott LB Bo Brown LB Myke Chatman DB Trenier Orr DB Harlan Miller DB Denzel Thompson DB Brent Spikes DB Adam Jones P Lachlan Edwards KR Jatavious Wilson PR Ed Eagan Second-Team Offense Pos. Name QB Zach Conque RB Jalen Overstreet RB Kade Harrington TE/HB Jamie Walker WR Desmond Smith WR LaDarius Brown WR Yedidiah Louis OL Brandon DeWitt OL Riley Mayfield OL Justin Brock OL Kyle Stouffer OL Anthony Pullins AP Xavier Roberson PK Nik Grau Second-Team Defense Pos. Name DL Omar Tebo DL Mouf Adebo DL A.J. Bowen DL Lance Skyler LB Sam Denmark LB Ricky Wyatt LB Herbert Harris DB Xavier Bethany DB Jordan Batiste DB Micah Eugene DB Mikell Everette DB Dillion Winfrey P Christian Guzman KR Xavier Roberson PR Jonathan Epps

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Ht. 6-1 5-9 6-2 6-7 5-10 6-0 6-2 6-2 6-4 6-6 6-3 6-5 5-10 6-0 Ht. 6-1 6-6 6-1 6-0 6-1 6-1 6-2 5-11 6-1 6-3 6-1 6-2 6-5 5-9 5-10 Ht. 6-6 6-2 5-9 6-3 6-1 6-2 5-8 6-3 6-7 6-5 6-7 6-3 5-9 6-1 Ht. 6-0 6-1 6-2 6-2 6-1 5-11 6-1 6-1 5-10 5-10 5-11 5-8 5-9 5-9 5-10

Wt. 215 190 225 255 181 210 215 277 302 279 310 320 181 197 Wt. 270 271 242 285 211 232 216 180 180 200 196 196 214 171 181 Wt. 237 212 190 240 201 220 187 277 315 310 316 296 180 210 Wt. 330 230 320 285 225 222 225 195 185 188 185 174 160 180 165

Cl. Hometown Jr. Grand Prairie, Texas So. Lewisville, Texas Sr. Baton Rouge, La. Sr. Hallettsville, Texas Sr. New Orleans, La. Sr. Beaumont, Texas Sr. Lancaster, Texas Sr. Kilgore, Texas Sr. Dickinson, Texas Sr. Houston, Texas Sr. Dickinson, Texas Jr. Gridley, Ill. Sr. New Orleans, La. Jr. Tyler, Texas Cl. Hometown So. Seguin, Texas Sr. Brentwood, Tenn. Sr. Natchitoches, La. Jr. Humble, Texas Sr. Weyanoke, La. Sr. Katy, Texas Jr. Sealy, Texas Sr. Orlando, Fla. Sr. Kentwood, La. Sr. Tampa, Fla. Sr. Newton, Texas Jr. Katy, Texas Sr. Victoria, Australia Jr. Bastrop, La. Sr. New Orleans, La. Cl. Hometown Jr. Little Rock, Ark. Jr. Tatum, Texas Jr. Kingwood, Texas Sr. North Richland Hills, Texas Jr. Bentonville, Ark. Sr. Waxahachie, Texas So. Richardson, Texas Jr. Lawton, Okla. So. Spokane Valley, Wash. Sr. Beaumont, Texas Sr. Dallas, Texas Jr. Cedar Hill, Texas Sr. Atlanta, Ga. Jr. Grapevine, Texas Cl. Hometown Jr. Liberty, Texas Jr. Mansfield, Texas Sr. Olive Branch, Miss. Sr. Lancaster, Texas So. Canyon, Texas Sr. Monroe, La. Sr. Clinton, Miss. Jr. Burton, Texas Sr. Gramercy, La. Sr. Lafayette, La. Sr. Covington, Wash. Sr. Bryant, Ark. So. Brookshire, Texas Sr. Atlanta, Ga. Sr. Fort Worth, Texas

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2 Division I National Title Appearances (1997 & 2002) • 15Division I Playoff Appearances • 13 SLC Championships 2015 Opponent Series Scores

at LSU McNeese trails 0-1 0-0 at home; 0-1 on road

2010 at LSU 32, McNeese 10

vs. Incarnate Word 0-0 at home; 1-0 on road

2014 McNeese 41, at UIW 21

vs Stephen F. Austin McNeese leads 18-14-2 11-5-1 at home; 7-9-1 on road

2014 SFA 31, at McNeese 16 2013 McNeese 69, at SFA 38 2012 at McNeese 35, SFA 24 2011 at SFA 37, McNeese 17 2010 SFA 32, at McNeese 27 2009 at SFA 16, McNeese 13 2008 at McNeese 42, SFA 31 2007 McNeese 49, at SFA 20 2006 McNeese 20, at SFA 17 2005 at McNeese 33, SFA 23 2004 at SFA 55, McNeese 7 2003 at McNeese 20, SFA 17 2002 McNeese 42, at SFA 13 2001 SFA 26, at McNeese 14 2000 at McNeese 37, SFA 6 1999 at SFA 40, McNeese 14 1998 at McNeese 20, SFA 17 1997 at SFA 13, McNeese 7 1996 SFA 38, at McNeese 37 1995 at McNeese 34, SFA 16 1994 McNeese 13, at SFA 9 1993 at McNeese 21,SFA 20 1992 McNeese 28, at SFA 3 1991 at McNeese 7, SFA 7 1990 at SFA 30, McNeese 9 1989 SFA 42, at McNeese 14 1988 at SFA 20, McNeese 3 1987 at McNeese 20, SFA 8 1960 at McNeese 14, SFA 0 1959 McNeese 20, at SFA 7 1954 at SFA 40, McNeese 13 1953 at SFA 16, McNeese 14 1952 at McNeese 25, SFA 7 1951 McNeese 14, at SFA 14

vs Mississippi College McNeese leads 2-0 2-0 home; 0-0 road

1989 at McNeese 28, MC 21 1988 at McNeese 6, MC 2

vs Nicholls State McNeese leads 28-11 14-7 at home; 14-4 on road

2014 at McNeese 55, N 3 2013 McNeese 55, at N 30 2012 McNeese 42, at N 10 2011 at McNeese 26, N 17 2010 at McNeese 24, N 14 2009 at McNeese 38, N 17 2008 at N 38, McNeese 35 2007 McNeese 28, at N 7 2006 at McNeese 26, N 0 2005 at N 39, McNeese 26 2004 at McNeese 30, N 9

2003 McNeese 63, at N 28 2002 at McNeese 33, N 21 2001 McNeese 34, at N 27 2000 at McNeese 12, N 7 1999 McNeese 38, at N 0 1998 N 31, at McNeese 30 1997 McNeese 31, at N 13 1996 N 17, at McNeese 16 1995 McNeese 31, at N 6 1994 at McNeese 41, N 24 1993 McNeese 27, at N 0 1992 at McNeese 21, N 3 1991 at N 31, McNeese 24 1990 N 34, at McNeese 10 1989 McNeese 28, at N 14 1988 N 23, at McNeese 19 1987 at N 29, McNeese 7 1986 N 34, at McNeese 10 1985 at N 37, McNeese 35 1984 at McNeese 24, N 21 1983 at N 30, McNeese 27 1981 at McNeese 59, N 9 1980 McNeese 21, at N 0 1978 at McNeese 35, N 10 1977 N 24, at McNeese 7 1974 McNeese 24, at N 20 1973 at McNeese 28, N 7 1972 McNeese 24, at N 17

vs Southeastern Louisiana McNeese leads 22-18 16-6 at home; 6-12 on road

2014 at SE 28, at McNeese 9 2013 SE 41, at McNeese 7 2012 at SE 25, McNeese 24 2011 at McNeese 48 SE 27 2010 McNeese 13, at SE 10 2009 at McNeese 36, SE 35 2008 McNeese 24, SE 14 2007 at McNeese 45, SE 17 2006 at McNeese 34, SE 13 2005 at SE 37, McNeese 13 2004 SE 51, at McNeese 17 2003 McNeese 58, at SE 20 1985 McNeese 14, at SE 7 1984 at McNeese 28, SE 7 1983 McNeese 23, at SE. 0 1982 SE. 17, at McNeese 7 1979 at McNeese 10, SE 3 1973 at McNeese 40, SE 10 1972 McNeese 31, at SE 13 1971 at McNeese 31, SE. 0 1970 at SE 15, McNeese 7 1969 SE 24, at McNeese 21 1968 at SE 17, McNeese 3 1967 at McNeese 23, SE 8 1966 McNeese 28, at SE 12 1965 at McNeese 12, SE 8 1964 at SE 7, McNeese 2 1963 at McNeese 35, SE 6 1962 at SE 21, McNeese 15 1961 at McNeese 21, SE 8 1960 at SE 21, McNeese 6 1959 at McNeese 20, SE 8 1958 at SE 7, McNeese 6 1957 at McNeese 27, SE 0 1956 at SE 34, McNeese 0

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1955 at McNeese 10, SE 7 1954 at SE 50, McNeese 6 1953 at SE 20, McNeese 0 1952 at SE 13, McNeese 0 1951 SE 9, at McNeese 6

vs Central Arkansas Series tied 4-4 3-1 at home; 1-3 on road

2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 1994

McNeese 59, at UCA 28 UCA 27, at McNeese 26 at UCA 21, McNeese 18 at UCA 28, McNeese 24 at McNeese 21, UCA 7 at UCA 47, McNeese 30 at McNeese 41, UCA 14 at McNeese 21, UCA 7

vs Northwestern State McNeese leads 43-20-1 22-9 at home; 23-11-1 on road

2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970 1969

McNeese 35, at NW 28 at McNeese 43, NW 17 at McNeese 30, NW 22 McNeese 20, at NW 18 at McNeese 24, NW 7 McNeese 51, at NW 23 McNeese 24, at NW 17 at McNeese 26, NW 21 McNeese 29, at NW 26 ot at McNeese 22, NW 17 at NW 47, McNeese 17 at McNeese 13, NW 9 McNeese 27, at NW 3 at McNeese 17, NW 10 at NW 37, McNeese 34 at McNeese 20, NW 17 at NW 14, McNeese 10 at McNeese 50, NW 7 McNeese 20, at NW 3 at McNeese 20, NW 10 McNeese 28, at NW 7 McNeese 34, at NW 7 at McNeese 29, NW 0 at NW 20, McNeese 3 at McNeese 38, NW 29 at NW 18, McNeese 17 NW 25, at McNeese 20 at NW 39, McNeese 3 NW 9, at McNeese 3 at NW 14, McNeese 13 at McNeese 17, NW 14 McNeese 18, at NW 13 at McNeese 21, NW 11 McNeese 42, at NW 21 NW 13, at McNeese 10 McNeese 44, at NW 13 NW 10, at McNeese 7 McNeese 14, at NW 7 at McNeese 24, NW 15 McNeese 31, at NW 15 at McNeese 17, NW 7 McNeese 14, at NW 0 NW 25, at McNeese 10 McNeese 3, at NW 3 NW 14, at McNeese 7 at NW 29, McNeese 28

1968 NW 28, at McNeese 12 1967 McNeese 21, at NW 7 1966 NW 14, at McNeese 6 1965 McNeese 29, at NW 21 1964 at McNeese 12, NW 10 1963 McNeese 21, at NW 13 1962 at McNeese 26, NW 6 1961 McNeese 28, at NW 14 1960 at McNeese 20, NW 7 1959 at NW 19, McNeese 6 1958 at McNeese 25, NW 8 1957 at NW 23, McNeese 20 1956 #at McNeese 20, NW 13 1955 McNeese 14, at NW 6 1954 NW 32, at McNeese 20 1953 at NW 20, McNeese 6 1952 at McNeese 32, NW 13 1951 McNeese 38, at NW 21 # - McNeese forfeit victory

vs. Abilene Christian McNeese leads 2-0 2-0 at home; 0-on road

2014 at McNeese 31, ACU 20 1972 at McNeese 22, ACU 0 vs Sam Houston State McNeese leads 25-10-1 13-4 at home; 12-6-1 on road 2014 at SH 38, McNeese 22 2013 at McNeese 31, SH 23 2012 at SH 45, McNeese 10 2011 SH 38, at McNeese 14 2010 McNeese 33, at SH 28 2009 at McNeese 63, SH 42 2008 McNeese 28, at SH 17 2007 at McNeese 31, SH 21 2006 McNeese 31, at SH 18 2005 at McNeese 31, SH 26 2004 at SH 52, McNeese 47 2003 at McNeese 56, SH 37 2002 McNeese 47, at SH 7 2001 at McNeese 35, SH 23 2000 McNeese 31, at SH 17 1999 SH 20, at McNeese 3 1998 McNeese 35, at SH 13 1997 at McNeese 38, SH 21 l996 at SH 30, McNeese 25 1995 at McNeese 20, SH 0 1994 McNeese 30, at SH 6 1993 at McNeese 37, SH 14 1992 McNeese 37, at SH 14 1991 at McNeese 19, SH 17 1990 McNeese 13, at SH 6 1989 at McNeese 31, SH 14 1988 McNeese 37, at SH 0 1972 at McNeese 28, SH 0 1971 McNeese 15, at SH 13 1970 SH 24, at McNeese 19 1958 McNeese 21, at SH 7 1957 McNeese 21, at SH 7 1956 SH 14, at McNeese 6 1955 McNeese 26, at SH 26 1952 at McNeese 35, SH 6 1951 at SH 20, McNeese 13

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vs Lamar McNeese leads 23-10-1 11-6-0 home; 12-3-1 road

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Lamar 27, at McNeese 24 McNeese 42, at Lamar 38 at McNeese 35, Lamar 0 McNeese 45, at Lamar 17 at McNeese 30, Lamar 27 at Lamar 22, McNeese 17 at McNeese 18, Lamar 17 McNeese 44, at Lamar 38 at McNeese 38, Lamar 7 McNeese 28, at Lamar 7 at McNeese 34, Lamar 14 McNeese 17, at Lamar 7 Lamar 12, at McNeese 3 McNeese 20, at Lamar 20 at McNeese 35, Lamar 3 McNeese 35, at Lamar 24 McNeese 24, at Lamar 23 Lamar 35, at McNeese 7 McNeese 27, at Lamar 0 at McNeese 20, Lamar 10 at Lamar 17, McNeese 3 at McNeese 20, Lamar 17 McNeese 17, at Lamar 7 at McNeese 38, Lamar 0 McNeese 17, at Lamar 12 Lamar 13, at McNeese 7 McNeese 10, at Lamar 0 Lamar 24, at McNeese 8 at Lamar 18, McNeese 14 at Lamar 18, McNeese 17 at McNeese 17, Lamar 0 McNeese 47, at Lamar 7 at McNeese 13, Lamar 7 (JC) Lamar 33, at McNeese 14 at Lamar 20, McNeese 6 at McNeese 21, Lamar 7 at Lamar 21, McNeese 7 at Lamar 34, McNeese 0

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2 Division I National Title Appearances (1997 & 2002) • 15Division I Playoff Appearances • 13 SLC Championships McNeese vs. All-Opponents

Opponent W Abilene Christian 2 Alcorn State 2 Angelo State 1 Appalachian State 1 Arkansas-Monticello 2 Arkansas State 8 Arkansas-Pine Bluff 1 Arkansas A&M 1 Arkansas Tech 2 Ball State 1 Cal Poly 0 Central Arkansas 4 Central Florida 1 Conners A&M 1 Dayton 0 Delaware 2 Delta State 1 Eastern Illinois 2 Eastern Michigan 1 Eastern Washington 0 East Texas State 1 Florence State 2 Florida International 1 Fresno State 1 Georgia Southern 2 Grambling 2 Henderson State 2 Howard College 3 Howard Payne 1 Idaho 3 Illinois State 1 Incarnate Word 1 Indiana State 1 Jacksonville State 7 James Madison 1 Kansas 0 Kansas State 0 LSU 0 Lamar 23 Louisiana College 15 Louisiana-Lafayette 20 Louisiana-Monroe 33 Louisiana Tech 13 McMurry 1 Maine 0 Marshall 2 Massachusetts 0 Memphis 0 Merchant Marines 2 Mexico Poly 2 Miami 0 Middle Tennessee 1 Mississippi College 2 Missouri 0 Montana 3 Montana State 1 Nebraska 0 Nevada-Reno 0 New Hampshire 0 Nicholls 28 North Carolina 0 North Texas 5 Northern Arizona 0 Northern Illinois 1 Northern Iowa 4 Northwestern State 43

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Last Meeting (Score) 2014 (*McN 31, ACU 20) 2001 (*McN 41, Alcorn 12) 1996 (*McN 37, Angelo 23) 2009 (McN 40, App. St. 35) 1998 (*McN 65, Ark-M 7) 1989 (Ark St. 21, McN 16) 2013 (*McN 58, UAPB 14) 1951 (*McN 25, Ark AM 14) 2014 (*McN 61, Ark. Tech 7) 1981 (Ball St. 24, McN 21) 2010 (*Cal Poly 40, McN 14) 2013 (McN 59, UCA 28) 1993 (C. Fla. 22, McN 3) 1948 (*McN 39, Conners 13) 1975 (*Dayton 17, McN 12) 1997 (McN 23, Delaware 21) 2008 (*McN 52, Delta 27) 1993 (*McN 49, E. Ill 7) 1977 (E. Mich 9, McN 7) 2007 (*E.Wash. 44, McN 15) 1971 (*McN 47, E. Tex 3) 1959 (*McN 28, Florence 7) 2004 (McN 30, Fla. Int 27) 1988 (Fresno 49, McN 0) 2005 (McN 23, Ga. South 20) 2003 (McN 31, Grambling 20) 2009 (*McN 27, Hend. 24) 1964 (McN 7, Howard 6) 1954 (*HP 38, McN 7) 1995 (*McN 33, Idaho 3) 1994 (*McN 31, Ill. St. 17) 2014 (McN 41, UIW 21) 1982 (Ind. St. 13, McN 10) 2013 (*JSU 31, McN 10) 1996 (*JM 24, McN 10) 2011 (KU 42, McN 24) 2003 (K.S. 55, McN 14) 2010 (LSU 32, McN 10) 2014 (LU 27, *McN 24) 1966 (*McN 31, LC 0) 2007 (McN 38, ULL 17) 2002 (McN 24, ULM 19) 1990 (*LT 51, McN 3) 2012 (McN 69, McMu 7) 2001 (*M 14, McN 10) 1995 (*Mar 25, McN 13) 1998 (*UMas 21, McN 19) 1965 (*Mem 28, McN 0) 1946 (forfeit 2-0, McN) 1962 (*McN 40, Mex 0) 2000 (Mia 61, McN 14) 2012 (McN 27, MT 21) 1989 (*McN 28, Miss 21) 2010 (Missouri 50, McN 6) 2006 (Mon 31, McN 6) 2002 (*McN 21, MS 14) 2014 (Neb 31, McN 24) 1992 (Nev 31, McN 21) 2009 (*NH 49, McN 13) 2014 (*McN 45, NICH 3) 2008 (NC 35, McN 28) 1994 (NT 38, McN 17) 2003 (*NA 35, McN 3) 1974 (*McN 19, NI 16) 2013 (NI 41, McN 6) 2014 (McN 35, NW St. 28)

Opponent W L T Last Meeting (Score) Pensacola Navy 5 3 0 1970 (McN 28, PN 7) Portland State 2 1 0 2007 (*McN 35, PS 12) Prairie View 4 0 0 2014 (*McN 48, PV 16) Sam Houston State 25 10 1 2014 (SH 38, McN 22) Samford 4 0 0 1989 (*McN 49, Sam 14) Savannah State 1 0 0 2009 (*McN 56, SS 0) Sioux Falls 1 0 0 2011 (*McN 31, SF 17) South Dakota 1 0 0 2007 (*McN 31, SD 7) South Dakota State 1 1 0 2008 (McN 46, SDS 44 3OT) South Florida 1 1 0 2013 (McN 53, USF 21) Southern University 1 0 0 2004 (McN 35, S 18) Southern Arkansas 2 0 0 1957 (*McN 27, SA 0) Southern Illinois 2 0 0 1981 (*McN 27, SI 12) Southern Mississippi 0 2 0 2005 (SM 48, McN 20) Southern Utah 4 2 0 2007 (McN 41, SU 20) Southern Virginia 1 0 0 2008 (*McN 63, SV 7) Southeastern La. 22 18 0 2014 (SLU 28, McN 9) Southwest Missouri 4 2 0 2000 (*McN 26, SWM 19) Southeast Oklahoma 3 0 0 1998 (*McN 42, SEO 3) Southwest Oklahoma 1 0 0 1956 (*McN 24, SWO 7) Stephen F. Austin 18 14 2 2014 (SFA 31, *McN 16) Syracuse 0 1 0 1979 (S 31, McN 7 - Independence Bowl at Shreveport, LA) Tampa 5 2 1 1965 (*Tam16, McN 12) Tenn-Chattanooga 2 0 0 1979 (McN 24, T-C 17) Tenn-Martin 4 1 0 1991 (*McN 17, T-M 16) Tennessee State 0 1 0 1971 (TS 26, McN 23 - Grantland Rice Bowl) Texas A&M 0 1 0 2001 (TAM 38, McN 24) Texas A&M (King) 2 2 0 1999 (*McN 24, TAMK 10) Texas-Arlington 7 11 1 1985 (*McN 10, TA 10) Texas-San Antonio 1 1 0 2012 (UTSA 31, McN 24) Texas Southern 1 0 0 2005 (McN 46, TS 28-neutral) Texas State 20 9 0 2011 (*TxSt. 21, McN 14) Texas Lutheran 2 0 0 1954 (*McN 33, TL 18) Toledo 2 1 0 2006 (T 41, McN 7) Trinity 0 2 0 1954 (T 68, McN 0) Troy State 7 5 0 2000 (TS 20, McN 16) Tulane 0 1 0 2009 (T 42, McN 32) Tulsa 2 0 0 1979 (McN 6, Tulsa 3) Villanova 1 0 0 2002 (*McN 39, V 28) Weber State 3 1 0 2013 (*McN 43, WSU 6) West Alabama 1 0 0 2013 (*McN 44, UWA 42) Western Illinois 1 0 0 1997 (*McN 14, WI 12) Western Kentucky 1 2 0 2002 (WK 34, McN 14 - FCS championship game in Chattanooga) West Texas State 9 2 0 1984 (McN 24, WTS 7) West Virginia Tech 2 0 0 2006 (*McN 76, WVT 0) William & Mary 1 0 0 1993 (*McN 34, W&M 28) Youngstown State 3 2 0 2004 (*McN 24, YS 20) * - played at Cowboy Stadium

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-- Cowboy All-time Winning Streaks -Game Season Coach 13 1995 Bobby Keasler 11 1979 Ernie Duplechin 11 2007 Matt Viator 9 2003 Tommy Tate 9 2002 Tommy Tate 8 1993 Bobby Keasler 8 1963 Les DeVall

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                                 

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     

           

       

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                            

       

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      

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       

     

 

   

                           

 

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                                 

   

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     

                

   

 

                                                                       

                                                   

 

           

           

          

          

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                            

      

      

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   

     

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





          

          

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

                      

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          

   

     

 

 



      

 

                                                         

 

 

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 

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 

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 2 Division I National Title Appearances (1997 & 2002) • 15Division I Playoff Appearances • 13 SLC   2014 F inal Statistics

                                                     

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2 Division I National Title Appearances (1997 & 2002) • 15Division I Playoff Appearances • 13 SLC Championships 2014 Game Recaps

Game 1 • Nebraska 31, McNeese 24

Game 2 • #6/6 McNeese 48, Prairie View A&M 16

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Prairie View 3 0 7 6 - 16 McNeese 20 7 7 14 - 48

Sept. 13 at Cowboy Stadium • Lake Charles, La. (17,469)

Sept. 6 at Memorial Stadium • Lincoln, Neb. (91,082) 7 7 0 10 - 24 14 7 3 7 - 31

LINCOLN, Neb. - Nebraska All-American running back and likely Heisman Trophy candidate Ameer Abdullah turned a 3-yard pass completion into a remarkable, 58-yard touchdown score with 20 seconds to play as the Huskers, ranked 18th in the nation, held off McNeese by a score of 31-24. Abdullah, who entered the game with 18 straight 100-yard rushing contests, was held in check on the ground as he gained just 54 yards on 17 carries, but it was his highlight reel 58-yarder that’ll be the only thing the Nebraska faithful will be talking about. McNeese scored first on a Derrick Milton 9-yard run in its opening offensive possession after the Cowboys stumped the Huskers on a fourth-and-1 on the first possession of the game. Nebraska fired back with a 40-yard touchdown pass from Tommy Armstrong, Jr. to Jordan Westerkamp to tie the game at 7-7 with 6:44 to play in the first quarter. The Huskers took the lead at 14-7 after Abdullah scored on a 2-yard run with three minutes to play in the opening period. The Huskers were on their way to upping the lead to 14 points when McNeese free safety Aaron Sam stepped in front of an Armstrong pass at the Cowboys’ 2-yard line and returned it 98 yards for the score and to tie the game at 14-all with 10:08 to play in the half. That returned tied the McNeese school record as the longest in history and was the second longest interception return for a touchdown against the Huskers in their school history. Nebraska took a 21-14 lead into the half after Armstrong dove in from 1-yard out on a fourth-and-1 play. The Huskers racked up 297 offensive yards in the first half but were held in check in the second as the Cowboys’ defense dominated. After Drew Brown hit a 31-yard field goal to make it 24-14 with 3:31 to play in the third quarter, McNeese put together back-to-back scoring drives of 80 or more yards to tied the game at 24-24 with 4:21 to play. The Cowboys appeared to have taken the lead after Milton ran it in for the score a few plays prior to the game-tying 24-yard field goal by Alex Kjellsten, but the score would be called back after an illegal formation penalty was called.

Scoring Summary: 1st 08:26 MCN - Milton, Derrick 9 yd run (Kjellsten, Alex kick) 10 plays, 47 yards, TOP 4:36, MCN 7 - NEB 0 06:44 NEB - Westerkamp, J. 40 yd pass from Armstrong Jr. (Brown, Drew kick) 6 plays, 73 yards, TOP 1:37, MCN 7 - NEB 7 03:00 NEB - Abdullah, Ameer 2 yd run (Brown, Drew kick) 6 plays, 67 yards, TOP 2:10, MCN 7 - NEB 14 2nd 10:08 MCN - Sam, Aaron 98 yd interception return (Kjellsten, Alex kick) MCN 14 - NEB 14 05:47 NEB - Armstrong Jr. 1 yd run (Brown, Drew kick) 12 plays, 82 yards, TOP 4:16, MCN 14 - NEB 21 3rd 03:51 NEB - Brown, Drew 31 yd field goal 5 plays, 33 yards, TOP 2:22, MCN 14 - NEB 24 4th 13:45 MCN - Bolfing, Tyler 1 yd run (Kjellsten, Alex kick) 12 plays, 83 yards, TOP 4:59, MCN 21 - NEB 24 04:21 MCN - Kjellsten, Alex 24 yd field goal 14 plays, 88 yards, TOP 6:06, MCN 24 - NEB 24 00:20 NEB - Abdullah, Ameer 58 yd pass from Armstrong Jr. (Brown, Drew kick) 3 plays, 62 yards, TOP 0:54, MCN 24 - NEB 31

Scoring Summary: 1st 07:37 MCN - Milton, Derrick 27 yd run (Kjellsten, Alex kick failed) 04:40 PVAM - Barrick, Chris 47 yd field goal 02:23 MCN - Bennett, Kelvin 2 yd run (Kjellsten, Alex kick) 02:10 MCN - Thompson, Deonte 7 yd fumble recovery (Kjellsten, Alex kick) 2nd 01:03 MCN - Milton, Derrick 13 yd run (Kjellsten, Alex kick) 3rd 12:14 MCN - Celestie, Ernest 19 yd pass from Bolfing, Tyler (Kjellsten kick) 10:38 PVAM - Lovelocke, J. 3 yd run (Barrick, Chris kick) 4th 10:13 PVAM - Lovelocke, J. 4 yd run (Lovelocke, J. rush fumbld) 08:14 MCN - Milton, Derrick 15 yd run (Kjellsten, Alex kick)  02:55  MCN - Long, Dylan 2 yd run (Kjellsten, Alex kick)

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Individual Statistics: RUSHING: McNeese - Sams 10-74; Bennett 19-53; Holmes 3-23; Milton 6-18, td; Kh. Thomas 1-9; Bolfing 3-3, td; Celestie 1-3; Long 2-(-5). Totals 45-178, 2 tds. Nebraska - Armstrong, Jr. 11-131, td; Abdullah 17-54, td; Newby 2-9; Cross 3-1. Totals 33-195, 2 td. PASSING: McNeese - Bolfing 9-17-1, 101; Sams 3-9-0, 59. Totals 12-26-1, 160. Nebraska - Armstrong, Jr. 16-31-1, 2 td, 242. RECEIVING: McNeese - Shelby 2-47; Bennett 2-35; Celestie 2-20; Hetrick 1-27; Holmes 1-12; Bush 1-6; Milton 1-5; McGilvery 1-5; Long 1-3. Nebraska - Westerkamp 4-61-1; Abdullah 3-96-1; Turner 3-28; Allen 3-27; Bell 1-14; Moore 1-11; Carter 1-5. PUNTING: McNeese - Breaux 8-315, 39.4, 45 long, 0 In20. Nebraska - Foltz 6-307, 51.2, 51 long, 4 In20.

Individual Statistics: RUSHING: McNeese - Milton 12-109, 3 tds; Bennett 16-95, td; Sams 9-73; Long 12-72, td; Holmes 2-15; Celestie 1-14; Craft 1-9; Briscoe 1-(-8); Totals 54-379, 5 td. Prairie View - Hebert 21-64; Lovelocke 9-24, 2 td; Ham 3-6; Gant 1-2; TEAM 2-(-2); Totals 36-94, 2 td. PASSING: McNeese - Bolfing 7-8-0, 117, td; Sams 3-9-1, 21. Prairie View - Lovelocke 21-52-1, 242. RECEIVING: McNeese - Celestie 2-49-1; Bush 2-47; Thomas 2-17; Hetrick 2-11; Shelby 1-14; McGilvery 1-0. Prairie View - Thurmond 5-67; Pitre 4-66; Hebert 4-29; LaSalle 4-21; Dunlap 2-25; Green 1-21; Idowu 1-13.

PUNT RETURNS: McNeese - Sam 1-10; Holmes 1-(-1). Prairie View - None.

KICKOFF RETURNS: McNeese - Holmes 2-45; Thomas 2-20. Nebraska - Pierson-El 2-36; Abdullah 1-34; Bell 2-56.

KICKOFF RETURNS: McNeese - Sam 1-28; Thomas 1-27; Going 1-10. Prairie View - Hebert 4-65; Lockett 1-8.

FIELD GOALS: McNeese - Kjellsten 1-1 (24). Nebraska - Brown 1-1 (31)

FIELD GOALS: McNeese - None. Prairie View - Barrick 1-1 (47).

DEFENSE: Sam 7 hits, INT, TD, PBU; Ellefsen 7 hits, TFL; Hine 7 hits, 2 TFL; Spikes 7 hits, TFL; Hill 6 hits, sack, 2 TFL, FF, PBU; Pennington 5 hits, TFL; Thompson 4 hits; B. Brown 3 hits, PBU; Dorn 3 hits, TFL; McGilvery 2 hits; Goins 2 hits, TFL; Antoine 2 hits; Fuller 2 hits; Hunter 2 hits, TFL; Hamner 2 hits; Carroll 2hits; Scott 1 hit, PBU; Garcia 1 hit; S. Brown 1 hit. OFFENSIVE LINE: Everett 73 plays; Marsh 73 plays; Gorman 73 plays; Jones 73 plays; Martin 44 plays; Miller 29 plays. No sacks allowed by the offensive line.

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PUNTING: McNeese - Breaux 2-109, 54.5, 72 long, 1 In20. Prairie View - Jatzlau 8-272, 34.0, 47 long, 1 In20.

PUNT RETURNS: McNeese - Holmes 3-19. Nebraska - Pierson-El 5-52.

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4 plays, 49 yards, TOP 2:15, MCN 6 - PVAM 0 11 plays, 56 yards, TOP 2:57, MCN 6 - PVAM 3 5 plays, 66 yards, TOP 2:17, MCN 13 - PVAM 3 MCN 20 - PVAM 3 8 plays, 27 yards, TOP: 3:03, MCN 27 - PVAM 3 4 plays, 62 yards, TOP: 1:39, MCN 34 - PVAM 3 6 plays, 50 yards, TOP: 1:36, MCN 34 - PVAM 10 8 plays, 61 yards, TOP: 2:24, MCN 34 - PVAM 16 4 plays, 53 yards, TOP: 1:59, MCN 41 - PVAM 16 8 plays, 68 yards, TOP: 4:17, MCN 48 - PVAM 16

DEFENSE: Spikes 7 hits; Hill 6 hits, 2.5 TFL; Jacobs 6 hits, 0.5 TFL, QBH; Antoine 5 hits, sack, TFL, FF; B. Brown 5 hits, 2 QBH; Brian Hine 5 hits, 0.5 TFL; Gross 3 hits, TFL, PBU, 2 QBH; Dorn 3 hits, 0.5 TFL; Hamner 2 hits, INT; Goins 2 hits; Washington 2 hits; Hunter 2 hits, sack, TFL, 2 QBH; Ellefsen 2 hits, QBH; Fuller 1 hit; Sam 1 hit; Nutt 1 hit; Grode 1 hit, QBH; James 1 hit; Thompson 1 hit, FR, TD, 2 QBH; Battiste 1 hit; Bruno 1 hit; Cam. Smith 1 hit; Gatlin 1 hit; Lombardo 1 hit; Pennington 1 hit; Scott 2 QBH; Allen PBU. OFFENSIVE LINE: Gorman 63 plays, no sacks, no pressures; Marsh 58 plays, 1 pressure, no sacks; Martin 51 plays, 1 pressure, no sacks; Miller 49 plays, no pressure, no sacks; Jones 48 plays, 1 pressure, no sacks; Everett 42 plays, 2 pancakes, no sacks, no pressures; Jenkins 26 plays, 1 sack, no pressures; Murray 11 plays, no pressure, no sacks; Travis 11 plays, 1 pancake, no pressure, no sacks; Fontenot 11 plays, no pressure, no sacks.

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Game 3 • #5/4 McNeese 61, Arkansas Tech 7

Sept. 27 at Cowboy Stadium • Lake Charles, La. (11,429)

Game 4 • #5/4 McNeese 45, Nicholls 3

Oct. 4 at Cowboy Stadium • Lake Charles, La. (11,744)

Arkansas Tech 0 0 7 0 - 7 McNeese 14 24 10 13 - 61

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LAKE CHARLES - A week off didn’t seem to affect the McNeese Cowboys and its return to the gridiron as the fourth-ranked Pokes thrashed Arkansas Tech 61-7 behind a strong balanced offensive attack and a dominating defense. McNeese held the Wonder Boys to 93 total offensive yards for the game and didn’t allow the visitors to get inside Cowboys’ territory until a Derrick Milton fumble at his team’s own 36-yard line on the first play of the third quarter. In fact, Arkansas Tech never made it to its own 30-yard line in eight first half possessions. For the game, McNeese’s defense forced ATU into nine three-and-outs, 11 punts, a fumble and an interception. And for the first time in school history, the Cowboys scored a defensive touchdown for the third consecutive game when freshman linebacker grabbed a fumble out of the air and strolled in from 17-yards out to put McNeese up 21-0 with 14:06 to play in the second quarter. Goins wasn’t the only true freshman to put his stamp on the game. Ryan Ross led the Cowboys with 66 yards on 17 carries and scored three touchdowns on the game. Ross was slated to redshirt for the season but had it pulled earlier in the week after learning Nate Holmes will miss a significant amount of time after getting injured against Prairie View two weeks ago. The Cowboys entered the game ranked No. 1 in the Southland Conference and seventh in the FCS in rushing yards per game with a 278.5 average. They didn’t reach that mark on Saturday night but still rolled up 228 yards and scored five rushing touchdowns. Kelvin Bennett added 65 yards on 10 carries. He had 68 yards rushing in the first half while his only carry in the second half brought the total down three yards.

Scoring Summary: 1st 05:09 MCN - Bush, David 11 yd pass from Sams, Daniel (Kjellsten, Alex kick) 01:08 MCN - Milton, Derrick 13 yd run (Kjellsten, Alex kick) 2nd 14:06 MCN - Goins, Ashari 17 yd fumble recovery (Kjellsten, Alex kick) 11:37 MCN - Long, Dylan 1 yd run (Kjellsten, Alex kick) 06:01 MCN - Ross, Ryan 4 yd run (Kjellsten, Alex kick) 00:36 MCN - Kjellsten, Alex 30 yd field goal 3rd 13:15 ATU - Devin Patterson 20 yd pass from Curt Ceralde (Randy Velazquez kick) 08:41 MCN - Kjellsten, Alex 25 yd field goal 02:46 MCN - Thomas, Khalil 21 yd pass from Bolfing, Tyler (Kjellsten, Alex kick) 4th 13:09 MCN - Ross, Ryan 6 yd run (Kjellsten, Alex kick) 02:36 MCN - Ross, Ryan 28 yd run (Kjellsten, Alex kick failed)

Scoring Summary: 1st 03:39 MCN - Thomas, Khalil 33 yd pass from Sams, Daniel (Kjellsten, Alex kick) 2nd 11:08 MCN - Bennett, Kelvin 14 yd run (Kjellsten, Alex kick) 06:38 MCN - Kjellsten, Alex 20 yd field goal 00:16 MCN - Milton, Derrick 4 yd pass from Bolfing, Tyler (Kjellsten, Alex kick) 3rd 10:42 MCN - Walters, RJ 2 yd pass from Sams, Daniel (Kjellsten, Alex kick) 06:17 NICH - Condado, Francisco 47 yd field goal 02:39 MCN - Long, Dylan 2 yd run (Kjellsten, Alex kick) 4th 04:11 MCN - Ross, Ryan 1 yd run (Graeber, Tanner kick)

9 plays, 70 yards, TOP 4:32, MCN 7-ATU 0 6 plays, 55 yards, TOP 2:22, MCN 14, ATU 0 MCN 21, ATU 0 4 plays, 59 yards, TOP 1:25, MCN 28, ATU 0 8 plays, 70 yards TOP 4:04, MCN 35, ATU 0 10 plays, 30 yards, TOP 3:14, MCN 38, ATU 0 3 plays, 36 yards, TOP 1:27, MCN 38, ATU 7 9 plays, 56 yards, TOP 4:34, MCN 41, ATU 7 3 plays, 19 yards, TOP 0:46, MCN 48, ATU 7 7 plays, 60 yards, TOP 3:07, MCN 55, ATU 7 3 plays, 37 yards, TOP 1:41, MCN 61, ATU 7

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8 plays, 75 yards, TOP 3:55, MCN 7, NICH 0 9 plays, 80 yards, TOP 3:35, MCN 14, NICH 0 7 plays, 28 yards, TOP 2:46, MCN 17, NICH 0 6 plays, 80 yards, TOP 1:17, MCN 24, NICH 0 9 plalys, 67 yards, TOP 4:18, MCN 31, NICH 0 8 plays, 36 yards, TOP 4:25, MCN 31, NICH 3 9 plays, 74 yards, TOP 3:38, MCN 38, NICH 3 11 plays, 67 yards, TOP 4:40, MCN 45, NICH 3

Individual Statistics: RUSHING: McNeese - Sams 13-135; Ross 14-94, td; Bennett 11-56, td; Milton 10-42; Long 1-2, td; Bolfing 1-0; TEAM 2-(-4). Totals 52-325, 3 td. NICH - Henry 9-81; Lofton 6-29; Hebert 7-(-15); Henderson 7-(-25). Totals 29-70. Individual Statistics: RUSHING: McNeese - Ross 17-66, 3 td; Bennett 10-65; Sams 8-54; Milton 7-40, td; Long 5-3, td; Ashcraft 1-0. Totals 48-228, 5 td. ATU - Smith 8-42; Jackson 2-13; Stringer 9-5; Oliphant 1-(-4); Robertson 4-(-14); Ceralde 6-(-18). PASSING: McNeese - Sams 8-11-1, 82, td; Briscoe 4-8, 83; Bolfing 4-5, 85, td; Ashcraft 0-1. ATU - Robertson 4-12, 31; Ceralde 3-11-1, 39, td. RECEIVING: McNeese - Khalil 3-49, td; McGilvery 3-44; Bush 2-22, td; Bennett 2-16; Celestie 2-9; Shelby 1-47; Gladney 1-26; Craft 1-22; Milton 1-15. ATU - Anderson 3-31; Adams 2-7; Patterson 1-20, td; Doty 1-12.

PASSING: McNeese - Bolfing 10-15-0, 166, td; Sams 5-11-0, 76, 2 td. Totals 15-26-0, 242, 3 trd. NICH - Hebert 8-16-1, 88; Henderson 6-10-0, 99. Totals 14-26-1, 187. RECEIVING: McNeese - McGilvery 3-65; Celestie 3-39; Thomas 2-60, td; Hetrick 2-32; Bush 1-25; Ross 1-8; Bauer 1-7; Milton 1-4, td; Walters 1-2, td. NICH - Canty 4-26; Bolt 3-105; Lucas 2-28; Henry 2-14; King 1-8; LeBouef 1-6; Deleon 1-0. PUNTING: McNeese - Breaux 2-93, 46.5, 11 long, 1 In20. NICH - Fryoux 3-109, 36.3, 39 long; St. Germain 2-70, 35.0, 43 long.

PUNTING: McNeese - Breaux 3-121, 40.3, 41 long, 1 In20. ATU - Watson 11-397, 36.1, 46 long, 1 In20.

PUNT RETURNS: McNeese - Celestie 2-13. NICH - Keenan 1-17.

PUNT RETURNS: McNeese - Celestie 4-1; Bush 1-0. ATU - None.

KICKOFF RETURNS: McNeese - Thomas 2-47. NICH - Canty 7-153.

KICKOFF RETURNS: McNeese - Goins 1-10; Thomas 1-0. ATU - Perry 5-69; Wesley 2-45.

FIELD GOALS: McNeese - Kjellsten 1-2, made 20, missed 33. NICH - Condado 1-1, made 47

FIELD GOALS: McNeese - Kjellsten 2-2 (30, 25). ATU - None

DEFENSE: Sam 6 hits; Spikes 6 hits, 1 sack, 1 TFL; Hill 6 hits, 1 TFL, 2 QBH; B.Brown 5 hits; Jacobs 4 hits, FF, QBH; Hine 4 hits, 1.5 sacks, 2.5 TFL; Carroll 4 hits; Dorn 3 hits, 1 sack, 1 TFL, QBH; Jones 3 hits; Goins 2 hits, 1 sack, 1 TFL, FR; Fuller 2 hits; Washington 2 hits; Pennington 2hits; Ellefsen 2 hits, 0.5 sacks, 0.5 TFL, 4 QBH; Smith 2 hits, 0.5 sacks, 0.5 TFL; Antoine 1 hit; McGhee 1 hit; Thompson 1 hit, QBH; Battiste 1 hit; Allen 1 hit, 0.5 sacks, 0.5 TFL; Scott 1 hit, QBH; Hamner INT; Gatlin QBH.

DEFENSE: Allen 4 hits; S. Brown 4 hits, TFL; Spikes 3 hits, TFL; W. Scott 3 hits, 0.5 sacks, 0.5 TFL; Ellefsen 3 hits, 0.5 sacks, 0.5 TFL; Goins 3 hits, sack, 1.5 TFL, FR, TD; Dorn 3 hits, 0.5 sacks, 1.5 TFL, PBU, 2 QBH; D. Scott 2 hits; Sam 2 hits, FF; B. Brown 2 hits, TFL; Smith 2 hits, TFL; Benton 2 hits; Fuller 1 hit, PBU; Garcia 1 hit; Yruegas 1 hit, TFL; Antoine 1 hit, TFL, PBU; Hill 1 hit, TFL; Bruno 1 hit, QBH; Viges 1 hit, sack, TFL; Jones 1 hit; Gamner 1 hit, 0.5 TFL; Hine 1 hit, 0.5 sacks, 0.5 TFL, 2 QBH; Morgan QBH; Thompson PBU; Washington QBH; Jacobs INT. OFFENSIVE LINE: Miller 73 plays, 1 pressure; Jones 51 plays, no pressure; Everett 50 plays, no pressure; Marsh 50 plays, no pressure; Martin 46 plays, 1.5 pressures; Fontenot 26 plays, 1 pressure; Jenkins 25 plays, 1 pressure; Murray 25 plays, 1 pressure; Gorman 17 plays, 1.5 pressures; Travis 16 plays, no pressure . No sacks allowed by the offensive line.

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OFFENSIVE LINE: Nick Gorman 58 plays, no pressures or sacks; Antoine Everett 54 plays, no pressures or sacks; Mason Martin 52 plays, no pressures or sacks; Ben Jones 50 plays, no pressures or sacks; Thor Miller 49 plays, no pressures or sacks; Quinten Marsh 46 plays, 1 pressure, no sacks; Joe Jenkins 34 plays, no pressures or sacks; Jordan Murray 10 plays, no pressures or sacks; Brennan Travis 10 plays, no pressures or sacks. No sacks allowed by the offensive line.

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Game 5 • Sam Houston State 38, #5/4 McNeese 22

2014 Game Recaps

Game 6 • #11/10 McNeese 31, Abilene Christian 20

Oct. 11 at Bowers Stadium • Huntsville, Texas (8,418) McNeese Sam Houston State

Oct. 18 at Cowboy Stadium • Lake Charles, La. (14,464)

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HUNTSVILLE, Texas – Daniel Sams rushed for 130 yards and a touchdown but that would be just about all the offense the McNeese State Cowboys could feel good about as the fifth-ranked Cowboys fell 38-22 to Sam Houston State in Southland Conference action here Saturday afternoon. The Bearkats used their own quarterback, Jared Johnson, in the same capacity as Sams as he ran for a school-record in rushing yards by a quarterback with 190 yards on 11 carries and two scores. His 73-yard run following Sams’ score put the Bearkats up 21-7 with 2:14 to play in the half. It came on the first play of a series after Jean Breaux connected on a 42-yard punt against the wind to pin the Bearkats back to their own 27-yard line. McNeese (3-2, 1-1), who recorded just 133 offensive yards in the first half, had a(Final) chance to get things going with the ball first in the second Scoring Summary half but was stuffed for three consecutive three-and-outs the Beatkats 2-0)2014 tacked onattwoHuntsville, more touchdownsTexas) – a 22-yard pass from McNEESE vs Sam Houstonwhile State (Oct(3-3, 11, Johnson to Yedidiah Louis and a 67-yard run by Johnson to make it 35-21. The Cowboys managed just two first downs in the third quarter with one of those coming on the second-to-last play of the period on a Kelvin McNEESE vs. SamledHouston (3-3,2-0) Bennett 17-yard (3-2,1-1) run. That rush eventually to a 7-yard State Ryan Ross score to cut the gap to 35-14 with 13:12 to play. Oct were 11, held 2014 • Site: Huntsville, Stadium: Bowers Date: The Cowboys to 298 offensive yards – nearlyTexas 175 under•their average, and 209 yards rushing – 70 under average. The Bearkats rolled 8418and 486 total offensive yards. upAttendance: 294 yards on the ground Derrick Milton added 57 yards rushing for the Cowboys and Ross ran for 26 yards on five carries and a score. Sams completed 11 of 25 passes for 84 yards and a score while Tyler Bolfing completed 2 of 6 for five yards. Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 Total McNEESE In addition to Johnson’s 190 yards rushing, he also completed 1515 of 29 passes22 for 192 yards and two touchdowns. 0 7 0 Sam Houston State

Scoring Summary: Qtr Time 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

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Scoring Play

SHSU - Keshawn Hill 4 yd run (Luc Swimberghe kick), 9-75 2:23 SHSU - LaDarius Brown 9 yd pass from Jared Johnson (Luc Swimberghe kick), 8-69 3:38 MCN - Sams, Daniel 29 yd run (Kjellsten, Alex kick), 8-65 2:51 SHSU - Jared Johnson 73 yd run (Luc Swimberghe kick), 1-73 0:12 SHSU - Yedidiah Louis 22 yd pass from Jared Johnson (Luc Swimberghe kick), 7-55 2:27 SHSU - Jared Johnson 67 yd run (Luc Swimberghe kick), 2-75 0:25 MCN - Ross, Ryan 7 yd run (Kjellsten, Alex kick), 8-54 2:42 SHSU - Luc Swimberghe 44 yd field goal, 7-48 2:16 Team Statistics MCN - Thomas, Khalil (Final) 10 yd pass from Sams, Daniel (Sams, Daniel rush), 15-74 6:10

McNEESE vs Sam Houston State (Oct 11, 2014 at Huntsville, Texas) FIRST DOWNS

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Kickoff 6:19 PM • Total elapsed time: 3:18 Rushing time: 3:01 pm • End of 13Game:12 Passing Officials: Referee: Mike Defee; 03Umpire:15 Rob Richardson; Linesman: Al Green; Penalty NET YARDS RUSHING 209 294 Line judge: Walt Coleman; Back judge: Joe Conte; Field judge: Danny Hoeft; Rushing Attempts 44 41 Average Per Rush 4.8 7.2 Side judge: T. J. Riley; Rushing Touchdowns 2 3 Yards Gained Rushing 251 309 Temperature: • Wind: • Weather: Yards Lost Rushing NET YARDS PASSING Completions-Attempts-Int Average Per Attempt Average Per Completion Passing Touchdowns TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS Total offense plays Average Gain Per Play Fumbles: Number-Lost Penalties: Number-Yards PUNTS-YARDS Average Yards Per Punt Net Yards Per Punt Inside 20 50+ Yards Touchbacks Fair catch KICKOFFS-YARDS Average Yards Per Kickoff Net Yards Per Kickoff Touchbacks Punt returns: Number-Yards-TD Average Per Return Kickoff returns: Number-Yds-TD Average Per Return Interceptions: Number-Yds-TD Fumble Returns: Number-Yds-TD Miscellaneous Yards Possession Time 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Touchdowns Field goals Sacks By: Number-Yards PAT Kicks Field Goals Points off turnovers

LAKE CHARLES - Daniel Sams became the first quarterback in McNeese history to not only rush for his third 100-yard game of the season, but also in his third straight game as his 112 yards on the ground helped lead the No. 11/10 Cowboys to a 31-20 win over Abilene Christian on homecoming night in Cowboy Stadium. The win moved the Cowboys to 4-2 on the season and 2-1 in Southland Conference play while ACU fell to 4-4 overall and 2-2 in the league. McNeese’s No. 1 rushing offense in the Southland had its way with Abilene Christian’s defense – ranked atop the league against the run coming into the game – as the Cowboys racked up 304 yards on the ground. In addition to Sams’ rushing yardage, Derrick Milton clipped the 100-yard  mark for the second time this season with 107 yards on 16 carries with a touchdown. Ryan Ross ran for 74 yards and Kelvin Bennett 24 yards in  limited action.  Sams also completed 10 of 16 passes for 184 yards with a season-high three touchdown passes as he combined with Tyler Bolfing to throw for 203 for the game.  For the night, the Cowboys rolled up 507 offensive yards marking the third time this season McNeese has gained 500 or more yards in a game.  The one glaring negative in the game for the Cowboys were six turnovers – two interceptions and four fumbles. That’s the most since turning  it over six times against Texas State in 2006. ACU, playing in its first year back in the Southland Conference after leaving following the 1972 season, came into the game with the league’s top-ranked passing offensive unit with an average of 311.1 yards per game and quarterback Parker McKenzie being the SLC’s top passer with 293.4       ypg. McNeese’s defense held the Wildcatoffense in check for muchof the game and stifled them to 141 passing yards and 255 total offensive   yards – both season lows.       Scoring Summary:

                                            

Individual Statistics: RUSHING: McNeese - Sams 20-130, td; Milton 12-57; Ross 5-26, td; Bennett 5-22; Bush 1-(-2); TEAM 1-(-24). Totals 44-209, 2 td. SHSU - Johnson 11-190, 2 td; Overstreet 11-53; Williams 14-43; Hill 4-15, td; Ridgeway 1-(-7). Totals 41-294, 3 td.

Individual Statistics: RUSHING: McNeese - Sams 13-112; Milton 16-107, td; Ross 9-74; Bennett 6-24; Thomas 1-9; Long 1-3; TEAM 2-(-5); Bolfing 2-(-20). Totals 50-304, td. ACU - Brown 13-109, td; Sims 6-16; Epps 1-6; McKenzie 9-(-17). Totals 29-114, td.

PASSING: McNeese - Sams 11-25, 84, td; Bolfing 2-6, 5. Totals 13-31, 89, td. SHSU - Johnson 15-29, 192, 2 td, Int.

PASSING: McNeese - Sams 10-16, 184, 3 td, Int; Bolfing 2-3, 19, Int. Totals 12-19, 203, 3 td, 2 Int. ACU - McKenzie 15-30, 141, td, Int.

RECEIVING: McNeese - Celestie 4-20; Milton 3-13; Bush 2-21; McGilvery 2-17; Kh. Thomas 1-10, td; Skinner 1-8. SHSU - Louis 5-65, td; Brown, 4-63, td; Overstreet 2-49; Edwards 1-6; Young 1-5; Williams 1-3; Hill 1-1.

RECEIVING: McNeese - Hetrick 4-84, td; McGilvery 3-48, td; Celestie 2-42; Bush 2-16, td; Bennett 1-13. ACU - Gilbert 4-74; Stone 3-16; Cheshier 3-14; Thompson 3-10, td; Hudson 1-20; Parker 1-7.

PUNTING: McNeese - Breaux 9-344, 38.2, 46 long, 1 In20. SHSU - Edwards 6-292, 48.7, 55 long, 2 In20, 1 TB.

PUNTING: McNeese - Breaux 2-89, 44.5, 46 long, 1 In20, 1 TB. ACU - Kilcullen 5-211, 42.2, 54 long.

PUNT RETURNS: McNeese - Celestie 2-(-8); Bush 1-(-1). SHSU - Thomas 4-10.

PUNT RETURNS: McNeese - Celestie 4-45. ACU - None.

KICKOFF RETURNS: McNeese - Battiste 1-18. SHSU - Hill 1-24.

KICKOFF RETURNS: McNeese - Kh. Thomas 4-139; Hill 1-0. ACU - Epps 4-89; Brown 2-41.

FIELD GOALS: McNeese - None. SHSU - Swimberghe 1-1 (44)

FIELD GOALS: McNeese - Kjellsten 1-1 (25). ACU - Grau 2-2 (37, 37)

DEFENSE: Spikes 14 hits, INT; Sam 7 hits, 2 PBU; Hill 5 hits, PBU; Antoine 5 hits, FR, PBU; S. Brown 5 hits; B. Brown 5 hits; Dorn 5 hits, TFL; Goins 5 hits; Hamner 5 hits, PBU; Scott 4 hits, TFL; Hine 4 hits, sack, TFL; Ellefsen 4 hits, TFL; Thompson 2 hits; Pennington 1 hit; McGhee 1 hit; Jones 1 hit; Fuller 1 hit; Hunter 1 hit; C. Smith 1 hit.

DEFENSE: Sam 10 hits, Int; Gamner 7 hits, 3 PBU; Spikes 6 hits; Scott 5 hits, 2 sacks, 2.5 TFL, PBU; B. Brown 5 hits, 0.5 sacks, 0.5 TFL, PBU; Jacobs 3 hits, TFL; Dorn 3 hits, 1 sack, TFL, QBH; Ellefsen 3 hits, 0.5 sacks, 0.5 TFL; Allen 2 hits, 1.5 TFL, PBU, QBH; Ca. Smith 2 hits, 0.5 TFL; Hine 2 hits, TFL, QBH; Yruegas 2 hits, 0.5 TFL; Antoine 1 hit, 3 PBU; Goins 1 hit; Bowers 1 hit; Thompson 1 hit; Battiste 1 hit; Jones 1 hit.

OFFENSIVE LINE: Everett 77 snaps, no pressures, no sacks; Gorman 77 snaps, no pressures, no sacks; Jones 77 snaps, no pressures, no sacks; Marsh 75 snaps, no pressures, no sacks; Miller 42 snaps, no pressures, no sacks; Martin 38 snaps, no pressures, no sacks.

OFFENSIVE LINE: Gorman 67 snaps, no sacks, no pressures; Everett 64 snaps, no sacks, no pressures; Jones 64 snaps, no sacks, no pressures; Marsh 63 snaps, no sacks, no pressures; Martin 60 snaps, no sacks, no pressures; Miller 11 snaps, no sacks, no pressures; Jenkins 3 snaps, no sacks, no pressures. McNeese QB was sacked two times but none were credited to the offensive line.

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2 Division I National Title Appearances (1997 & 2002) • 15Division I Playoff Appearances • 13 SLC Championships

Game 7 • #10/9 McNeese 41, Incarnate Word 21

2014 Game Recaps

Game 8 • #10/9 McNeese 35, Northwestern State 28

Oct. 25 at Benson Stadium • San Antonio, Texas (4,558)

Nov. 1 at Turpin Stadium • Natchitoches, La. (9,178)

McNeese 7 21 6 7 - 41 Incarnate Word 0 0 14 7 - 21

McNeese 21 14 0 0 - 35 Northwestern State 0 3 3 22 - 28

SAN ANTONIO – Brent Spikes had a record-breaking game on Saturday night in McNeese’s 41-21 Southland Conference win over Incarnate Word when he picked off three passes for a total of 148 interception return yards to help keep the 10th-ranked Cowboys in the hunt for the league championship while picking up their first road win of the season. McNeese improved to 5-2 overall but most importantly, 3-1 in league play. And with the loss by Southeastern Louisiana earlier in the day to Stephen F. Austin, McNeese is now in a five-way tie for first place in the loss department. Although the game was well in hand, Spikes’ third interception of the game put the final nail in the coffin when he returned it 45 yards for a  touchdown to give McNeese a 41-14 lead with 7:17 to play in the game.  Spikes set a new McNeese and Southland Conference single game record with 148 interception return yards and tied a school record with his  three picks. Spikes’ three picks was just half of the turnovers the Cowboys forced onto Incarnate Word (1-7, 1-4) as interceptions by Shea Nutt and David Bush on a crazy punt play, in addition to a fumble recovery by Cameron Smith, totaled McNeese’s takeaways to six for the game. It was the most  interceptions thrown by a UIW team in school history.  Offensively, the game wasn’t as expected as the Cowboys were held to a season-low 273 offensive yards which included a season-low 175 yards  rushing and 98 yards passing. Daniels Sams completed 4 of 10 passes for 97 yards and ran the ball nine times for 35 yards, his lowest total of the season. It snaps a three-game      streak of 100-yard rushing games.   with three touchdowns  scored, ran   Dylan Long, who also had a career night for 60 yards on the night while Ryan Ross led the team with 64       yards and a score.

NATCHITOCHES – McNeese built a 35-3 halftime lead only to see Northwestern State rally back with 25 unanswered late in the fourth quarter but the defense, that suffocated the Demons for much of the game, put together a four-down stop on the final drive of the game to secure the 8th-ranked Cowboys with a 35-28 Southland Conference win here Saturday night. The win moved the Cowboys to 6-2 on the season and 4-1 in league play where they remain in a first place tie with Sam Houston State and Southeastern Louisiana. Northwestern State fell to 4-5 and 2-3 in the league and lost to McNeese for the 10th consecutive time. McNeese finished the game with 366 yards of offense but was held to just 88 in the second half, the same amount NSU totaled in the first half.  McNeese rolled up 242 yards rushing for the game behind 93 yards from Ryan Ross and 88 from Dylan Long, who also scored three touchdowns  for the second straight game.  Tyler Bolfing, who got his first start since the season opener at Nebraska, completed 7 of 12 passes for 103 yards while Daniel Sams went 2 for 5 for 21 yards. Neither quarterback threw any interceptions. The Cowboys got limited action from Kelvin Bennett who carried the ball five times for 17 yards in his first action in a couple games as he’s  recovering from an injury. McNeese also played without running back Derrick Milton and wide receiver Ernest Celestie.   Despite the injuries, the Cowboys put together perhaps its best first 30 minutes of play on the season as they put 35 points on the board and held NSU to 88 yards of offense, nine rushing yards, and three first downs. The Cowboys finished the night with six sacks, two of those by Kevin Dorn, and seven tackles for a loss. Brent Spikes led the team with 10 tackles    and Aaron Sam intercepted the team’s only pass.

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           

                                                     

         

                                                    

                                                           

Individual Statistics: RUSHING: McNeese - Ross 15-64, td; Long 11-60, 3 td; Sams 9-35; Bush 1-10; Milton 5-10; Briscoe 1-(-4). Totals 42-175, 4 td. UIW - Sessions 16-46; Coto 1-16; Hicks 1-0; TEAM 1-(-1); Scelfo 4-(-1), td; Reeves 5-(-11). Totals 28-49, td. PASSING: McNeese - Sams 4-10, 97; Bolfing 3-6, 23; Briscoe 0-1, 0. Totals 7-17, 120. UIW - Scelfo 17-41, 254, 2 td, 4 Int; Ginn 0-1, Int. Totals 17-42, 254, 2 td, 4 Int. RECEIVING: McNeese - McGilvery 2-80; Bush 2-14; Hetrick 1-14; Payne 1-9; Thomas 1-3. UIW - Edwards 4-68; Oglesby 3-24, td; Wick 2-45; Brooks 2-20; Gilbert 2-17; Hicks 1-52, td; Hadnot 1-22; Hardy 1-8; Sadler 1-(-2).

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  

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 

         

 

 

 

 

 



          

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                                           

Individual Statistics: RUSHING: McNeese - Ross 13-93, td; Long 22-88, 3 td; Sams 15-50, td; Bennett 5-17; Bolfing 1-(-2); TEAM 2-(-4). Totals 58-242, 5 td. NSU - Atzenweiler 8-42; Green 4-12; Llorens 4-11; Adkins 9-(-28). Totals 25-37. PASSING: McNeese - Bolfing 7-12, 103; Sams 2-5, 21. Totals 9-17, 124. NSU - Adkins 21-32, 338, 3 td, Int. RECEIVING: McNeese - McGilvery 3-51; Bush 3-26; Kh. Thomas 1-39; Long 1-4; Gladney 1-4. NSU - Eagan 10-238, td; Ryan 4-36; Jones 2-18, td; McClain 2-18; Simmons 1-16, td; Atzenweiler 1-7; Llorens 1-5. PUNTING: McNeese - Breaux 7-273, 39.0, 45 long, 2 In20, 2 TB. NSU - Wickman 6-233, 38.8, 48 long.

PUNTING: McNeese - Breaux 5-221, 44.2, 64 long, 1 In20, 2 TB. UIW - Coto 4-156, 39.0, 46 long; Sadler 1-35, 35.0.

PUNT RETURNS: McNeese - Bush 1-3. NSU - Eagan 2-4.

PUNT RETURNS: McNeese - Bush 1-40. UIW - None.

KICKOFF RETURNS: McNeese - Payne 1-11; Kh. Thomas 1-6; Ken. Thomas 1-4; McGilvery 1-0. NSU - Eagan 3-59; Flores 1-18.

KICKOFF RETURNS: McNeese - Thomas 2-32. UIW - Hicks 2-39; Gilbert 2-31.

FIELD GOALS: McNeese - None. NSU - Moore 2-2 (35, 43)

FIELD GOALS: McNeese - Kjellsten 1-2 (39 blocked, made 26); Breaux 1-1 (37). UIW - None

DEFENSE: Spikes 10 hits; Sam 9 hits, Int.; Antoine 7 hits; Thompson 5 hits, sack, TFL; Jones 5 hits; B. Brown 4 hits; Scott 4 hits, sack, TFL, PBU; Dorn 4 hits, 2 sacks, 2 TFL; S. Brown 3 hits; Hunter 2 hits, sack, TFL; Goins 2 hits, TFL; Hamner 1 hit, PBU; Ellefsen 1 hit, sack, TFL, QBH; Jacobs 1 hit; Hine 1 hit.

DEFENSE: Fuller 5 hits, 2 PBU; Allen 5 hits, PBU; Scott 5 hits, TFL, QBH; Hamner 4 hits, PBU; Hine 4 hits, sack, TFL; Spikes 3 hits, 3 Int, td; Battiste 2 hits; Jones 2 hits; Hunter 2 hits, 0.5 TFL, PBU; Yuregas 2 hits; Dorn 2 hits, TFL, 2 QBH; Antoine 1 hit; Bowers 1 hit; B. Brown 1 hit; Nutt 1 hit, Int; Morgan 1 hit; Ellefsen 1 hit, TFL; Jacobs 1 hit; S. Brown 1 hit, 0.5 TFL; Benton 1 hit; C. Smith 1 hit, 0.5 TFL, FR; Thompson 1 hit, PBU; Goins 1 hit; Carroll 1 hit; Seastrunk 1 hit; Hill 1 hit, 0.5 TFL; Garcia QBH. OFFENSIVE LINE: Martin 54 snaps, 1 sack; Marsh 53 snaps; Gorman 51 snaps, 1 pressure, 1 sack; Jones 50 snaps, 2 pressures, 1 sack; Everett 45 snaps, 1 sack; Miller 32 snaps; Jenkins 15 snaps, 1 pressure.

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2 Division I National Title Appearances (1997 & 2002) • 15Division I Playoff Appearances • 13 SLC Championships

Game 9 • Stephen F. Austin 31, #6/6 McNeese 16

2014 Game Recaps

Game 10 • #10/10 SLU 28, #13/11 McNeese 9

Nov. 8 at Cowboy Stadium • Lake Charles, La. (10,069) Stephen F. Austin McNeese

Nov. 8 at Cowboy Stadium • Lake Charles, La. (10,069)

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LAKE CHARLES – McNeese suffered more than its first home loss of the season while hitting a huge road block in winning its first Southland Conference championship since 2009 when the Cowboys fell 31-16 to Stephen F. Austin on Saturday. McNeese also lost the services of quarterback Daniel Sams for the season when he injured his thumb in the first half of the game. The loss of Sams changed the gameplan for the Cowboys as they were forced into more of a throwing game than the running threat they have been all season. McNeese (6-3, 4-2 SLC) trailed just 14-9 at the half behind a running attack that rolled up 132 yards and 60 passing, managed just nine yards  on the ground in the second half, and for the first time this season, the Cowboys did not rush for a touchdown.  Meanwhile SFA (7-3, 4-2) kept its slim title hopes alive by using a stout passing game instead of a strong running attack behind conference  rushing leader Gus Johnson. Quarterback Zach Conque completed 21 of 23 passes on the night for 201 yards and three touchdowns while Johnson was held to his lowest rushing total of the season with 32 yards on 22 carries for a 1.5 per carry average.   McNeese outgained SFA on offense 339 to 286 but with 141 yards rushing, was held to 114 below its season average.  Ryan Ross led the team in that department for the third straight game as he ended the night with 61 yards on eight carries. Despite missing the second half, Sams had 48 yards on five carries. Bolfing completed 21 of 40 passes for 198 yards and a touchdown. Long was his favorite target with a team-high seven catches for 58 yards     while McGilvery pulled in three passes for 32 yardsand a score.  

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        

 

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                                                                       

                                             

                                             

Individual Statistics: RUSHING: McNeese - Ross 8-61; Sams 5-48; Bennett 5-18; Long 5-17, td; Bolfing 10-(-3). Totals 31-141, td. SFA - Johnson 22-32; Conque 10-31; Boyd 1-15; West 2-2; Minden 1-0; TEAM 2-(-3). Totals 38-78. PASSING: McNeese - Bolfing 21-40, 198, td, Int; Sams 0-1, 0, Int. Totals 21-41, 198, td, 2 Int. SFA - Conque 21-23, 201, 3 td; Boyd 1-1, 7, td; Totals 22-24, 208, 4 td. RECEIVING: McNeese - Long 7-58; McGilvery 3-32, td; Payne 2-56; Bennett 2-16; Hetrick 2-7; Kh. Thomas 2-6; Gladney 1-17; Ken. Thomas 1-6; Ross 1-0. SFA - Boyd 7-50; Thomas 4-72; Ward 3-35, td; Clements 2-18, td; Bearden 2-6; Piper 1-14; Conque 1-7, td; Henderson 1-5; Mosley 1-1, td. PUNTING: McNeese - Breaux 4-162, 40.5, 41 long, TB. SFA - Bruno 3-114, 38.0, 43 long, 1 In20, TB; Minden 1-31, 31.0, 31 long, 1 In20. PUNT RETURNS: McNeese - None. SFA - Thomas 3-34.

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HAMMOND – A reversal of misfortune for the 11th-ranked McNeese Cowboys late in the third quarter here Saturday afternoon proved to be the most crucial moment of the game as the Cowboys dropped a 28-9 game to No. 10 Southeastern Louisiana to eliminate the Cowboys from Southland Conference title contention. Following an 8-play, 68-yard drive at the end of the first half that took 1:31 off the clock and ended with a 34-yard Jean Breaux field goal to cut SLU’s lead to 14-9 at the break, the Cowboys came out of the locker room with renewed energy and held the Lions (8-3, 6-1 SLC) off the scoreboard for the better part of two quarters. Facing a 2nd-and-10 at its own 11-yard line, SLU’s Brian Bennett connected with Dylan Bossier for a 30-yard gain. McNeese’s Brent Spikes got the tackle of Bossier and lost the ball when he hit the ground. Wallace Scott scooped up the ball and returned it down to the 2-yard line where it would set the Cowboys up perfectly to take the lead. After a lengthy replay review, the call was overturned and ruled Bossier was down when the Scoring Summary (Final) ball popped loose. Replay revealed the officials made the correct call. Two series later, the Lions went up 21-9 then closed things out with a 55-yard Southeastern Louisiana Football pass from Bennett to Devante Scott to make it 28-9. #11 McNeese State vs #10 Southeastern La. (Nov 15, 2014 at Hammond, La.) McNeese (6-4) dropped its second consecutive game on the year, the first time that has happened since the 2012 season, and lost for the third straight year to the Lions. The CowboysState finished with 311 offensivevs. yards while SLU put up 324. The Cowboys were held to their lowest rushing total of the season with 95 McNeese (6-4,4-3) Southeastern La. (8-3,6-1) yards on 31Nov attempts. Long •led Site: the way with 54 yards while Ryan•Ross added 45 yards. Kelvin Bennett did not play in the game and Derrick Date: 15,Dylan 2014 Hammond, La. Stadium: Strawberry Stadium Milton had just three 7012 carries for four yards. And Daniel Sams, who injured his throwing thumb last week, carried the ball just twice for zero yards. Attendance: The passing game was a tad bit better as Tyler Bolfing and Will Briscoe combined to complete 17 of 42 passes for 216 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions. Briscoe played most of the fourth quarter when Bolfing went out with an injury he suffered after being sacked with just Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 Total over 10 minutes to play. McNeese 0 yards9for the game. 0 0 9 SLU totaledState 131 rushing and 193 passing Southeastern La. 14 0 0 14 28 Bennett completed 10 of 18 passes for 185 yards and four touchdowns and led the team in rushing with 41 yards on nine carries. Qtr Time 1st 2nd 4th

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FIRST DOWNS Kickoff time: 3 p.m. • End of20 Game: 17 6:10 pm • Total elapsed time: 3:10 Rushing 6 7 Officials: Referee: Kevin Mar; Matt Salas; Linesman: John Braun; Passing 12 Umpire: 7 Penajudge: lty 2 judge: 3 Corey Luxner; Field judge: Mike Contreraz; Line Scott Reilly; Back NET YARDS RUSHING 95 131 Side judge: T. Salaam; Rushing Attempts 31 45 Temperature: 58 • Wind: E1 •3.1Weather: Average Per Rush 2.9 Clear Rushing Touchdowns Yards Gained Rushing Yards Lost Rushing NET YARDS PASSING Completions-Attempts-Int Average Per Attempt Average Per Completion Passing Touchdowns TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS Total offense plays Average Gain Per Play Fumbles: Number-Lost Penalties: Number-Yards PUNTS-YARDS Average Yards Per Punt Net Yards Per Punt Inside 20 50+ Yards Touchbacks Fair catch KICKOFFS-YARDS Average Yards Per Kickoff Net Yards Per Kickoff Touchbacks Punt returns: Number-Yards-TD Average Per Return Kickoff returns: Number-Yds-T Average Per Return Interceptions: Number-Yds-TD Fumble Returns: Number-Yds-TD Miscellaneous Yards Possession Time 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Touchdowns Field goals Sacks By: Number-Yards PAT Kicks Field Goals Points off turnovers

Individual Statistics: RUSHING: McNeese - Long 9-54; Ross 11-45; Milton 3-4; Sams 2-0; Briscoe 1-(-3); Bolfing 5-(-5). Totals 31-95. SLU - Bennett 9-41; Harrell 15-34; Sutton 13-23; Bethea 2-22; Smiley 1-12; Scott 1-4; Landor 1-(-1); TEAM 3-(-4). Totals 45-131. PASSING: McNeese - Bolfing 10-24, 136, td; Briscoe 7-18, 80, 2 Int. Totals 17-42, 216, td, 2 Int. SLU - Bennett 10-18, 185, 4 td; LeBlanc 1-1, 8. Totals 11-19, 193, 4 td. RECEIVING: McNeese - Celestie 4-51; McGilvery 4-46; Long 2-35; Kh. Thomas 2-35, td; Ken. Thomas 2-25; Bush 2-13; Gladney 1-11. SLU - Smiley 3-60, 2 td; Scott 2-65, td; Harrell 2-5; Bossier 1-30; Malott 1-17; Adams 1-8; Hallman 1-8, td. PUNTING: McNeese - Breaux 6-233, 38.8, 49 long 2 In20, TB. SLU - Bennett 3-128, 42.7, 54 long, 3 In20; Barnett 2-82, 41.0, 42 long.

KICKOFF RETURNS: McNeese - Kh. Thomas 5-121; Payne 1-15. SFA - West 1-28.

PUNT RETURNS: McNeese - None. SLU - West 1-11; Smiley 1-9.

FIELD GOALS: McNeese - Kjellsten 1-1 (24); Breaux 1-1 (37). SFA - Wiggs 1-2 (missed 43; made 39) DEFENSE: Spikes 9 hits, 2 TFL; Sam 8 hits, TFL; B. Brown 7 hits, TFL; Scott 6 hits, TFL; Ellefsen 5 hits, 1.5 TFL; Hamner 5 hits, TFL; Antoine 3 hits; Hill 3 hits, 0.5 TFL; Hine 3 hits; Jacobs 2 hits; McGhee 2 hits; S. Brown 2 hits, sack, TFL; Dorn 1 hit; Allen 1 hit; Jones 1 hit; Washington 1 hit; Yruegas 1 hit; Hunter 1 hit. OFFENSIVE LINE: Martin 54 snaps, 1 sack; Marsh 53 snaps; Gorman 51 snaps, 1 pressure; Jones 50 snaps, 2 pressures, 1 sack; Everett 45 snaps, 1 sack; Miller 32 snaps; Jenkins 15 snaps, 1 pressure.

KICKOFF RETURNS: McNeese - Payne 4-54; Kh. Thomas 1-16. SLU - Eugene 1-8. FIELD GOALS: McNeese - Breaux 1-1 (34). SLU - None. DEFENSE: Sam 9 hits, FR; Scott 8 hits, 0.5 TFL; Hine 7 hits, 1 TFL; Spikes 7 hits, PBU; Dorn 6 hits, TFL, QBH; B. Brown 5 hits, 2.5 TFL; Ellefsen 5 hits; Hill 4 hits; Goins 4 hits; Allen 3 hits; S. Brown 2 hits; Jacobs 2 hits; Antoine 2 hits; Hunter 1 hit; Hamner 1 hit; Jones 1 hit; Washington 1 hit; Bruno QBH. OFFENSIVE LINE: Everett 78 snaps, 1 pressure, 1 sack; Marsh 78 snaps, 2 pressures; Martin 78 snaps, 1.5 pressures, 1.5 sacks; Gorman 78 snaps, 1.5 pressures, 0.5 sacks; Jones 78 snaps, 5 pressures.

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Game 11 • Lamar 27, #17/17 McNeese 24

Nov. 8 at Cowboy Stadium • Lake Charles, La. (7,402) Lamar McNeese

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LAKE CHARLES - A game-changing replay reversal with less than four minutes to play turned what would’ve been a 31-24 lead for the McNeese Cowboys into a 27-24 win for the Lamar Cardinals after Lamar kicker Juan Carranco connected on a 23 yard field goal as time expired to give his team its first win over McNeese in Cowboy Stadium since 1982. Trailing 24-10 entering the fourth quarter, McNeese (6-5, 4-4 SLC) scored on a 5-yard pass from Will Briscoe to David Bush to cut the gap to 24-17 with 12:36 to play, then tied the game after Dominique Hill’s second pass interception of the contest set up a 10-yard Briscoe pass to Ernest Celestie. Hill seemed to have given the Cowboys the lead with 3:32 to play when he picked up a fumble after what appeared to be a Lamar completion on a 3rd-and-3 and returned it 28 yards for an apparent score. After a replay review of several minutes, the play was ruled an incompletion. During the return, McNeese was penalized 30 yards for two unsportsmanlike penalties that occurred during and after Hill’s return. Those penalties were upheld despite the play being ruled an incomplete pass and Lamar was rewarded the ball with a first down at the McNeese 42 yard line.  The Cardinals (8-4, 5-3) converted on  a 4th-and-3 at the McNeese 35 to keep their game-winning drive alive and drove the ball to the Cowboys’ 6 where Carranco connected on the game-winner as time ran out.  Lamar outgained the Cowboys on offense 480 to 346 with 327 of those yards coming through the air as quarterback Caleb Berry, the league’s No. 1 passer, connected on 27 of 53 for 327 yards and two touchdowns but also threw two interceptions. Berry also ran for 91 yards on 14 carries with the bulk of those coming in passing situations where the McNeese defensive backfield had the coverage and Berry was forced to run.   Will Briscoe and Tyler Bolfing combined to complete 19 of 38 passes for 181 yards while Bush attempted a pass on a wide receiver pass  play that was knocked down. Briscoe, who played all but the first three series of the game, completed 15 of 27 passes for 144 yards and two touchdowns. Neither quarterback turned the ball over. Jereon McGilvery caught a career-high six passes for 45 yards while Khalil Thomas hauled in four passes for 52 yards and a score. Ernest      Celestie added a touchdown grab and caught three passesfor 18 yards. Celestie ended his career with 99 receptions and is ranked 11th on the       McNeese all-time career receptions list.       The running game finished with 165 yards on 30 carries as Ryan Ross led the way with 76 yards followed by Dylan Long with 52 yards.  

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Individual Statistics: RUSHING: McNeese - Ross 14-76; Long 7-52; Celestie 1-29; Briscoe 3-9; Bennett 4-4; Bolfing 1-(-5). Totals 30-165. LU - Berry 14-91; Harrington 17-65, td; Harris 1-(-3). Totals 32-153, td. PASSING: McNeese - Briscoe 15-27, 144, 2 td; Bolfing 4-10, 37, td; Bush 0-1. Totals 19-38, 181, 3 td. LU - Berry 27-53, 327, 2 td, 2 int. RECEIVING: McNeese - McGilvery 6-45; Thomas 4-52, td; Celestie 3-18, td; Bennett 2-17; Ross 1-31; Payne 1-9; Bush 1-5, td; Long 1-4. LU - Begelton 7-95; Roberts 6-103, td; Nelson 5-47, td; Brown 3-36; Barrett 2-10; McVey 1-16; Gladney 1-13; Harris 1-6; Berry 1-1. PUNTING: McNeese - Breaux 6-237, 39.5, 46 long, 2 In20. LU - Carranco 5-174, 34.8, 45 long, 1 In 20. PUNT RETURNS: McNeese - Bush 2-20. LU - None. KICKOFF RETURNS: McNeese - Payne 2-64; Kh. Thomas 1-21. LU - Brown 3-57. FIELD GOALS: McNeese - Kjellsten 1-1 (31); Breaux 0-1 (51). LU - Carranco 2-4 (made 24, 23; missed 44, 31). DEFENSE: Spikes 11 hits; Sam 10 hits, FF, PBU; Ellefsen 6 hits, TFL; Scott 5 hits; Nutt 4 hits; Carroll 4 hits, FF; Hine 3 hits, TFL, QBH; Hamner 3 hits, PBU; Dorn 3 hits, 0.5 TFL; Goins 3 hits; Hunter 2 hits, 0.5 TFL, PBU, 2 QBH; Pennington 2 hits; Hill 1 hit, 2 Int, 2 PBU; Brown 1 hit, QBH; Bowers 1 hit; Jacobs 1 hit; Yruegas 1 hit; Allen 1 hit.

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0 12 13 0 0 25

1940 (1-4-0) Coach: Wayne Cusic Southwestern Frosh La. College Frosh La. College Frosh Pearl River JC Lamar JC Totals

32 13 0 39 34 118

McNeese did not field a team from 1941-44 due to World War II 1945 (3-4-0) Coach: Wayne Cusic 12 La. College 7 Merchant Marines 6 Northeast Center 12 La. College 0 Northeast Center 6 Merchant Marines 30 Pearl River JC 73 Totals

0 13 38 0 12 14 18 96

1946 (8-3) Coach: A. I. Ratcliff Capt: Wayne Kingery, Mitchell Lum 19 Arkansas A&M 0 0 SMU “B” 20 72 Merchant Marines 12 20 Houston “B” 0 6 Northeast Center 0 2 Merchant Marines 0 (forfeit) 31 Northeast Center 6 46 Decatur JC 0 7 Lamar JC 21 20 Connors A&M 7 6 Pearl River JC 12 (Tung Bowl) 239 Totals 78 1947 (8-2-1) Coach: A. I. Ratcliff 0 Arkansas A&M 6 at Wharton JC 33 Wentworth Military 20 at Great Lakes Navy 14 Tyler JC 52 Edinburg JC 38 Pearl River JC 46 at Corpus Christi JC 21 at Lamar JC 33 at Connors A&M 0 at Arkansas A&M (Cajun Bowl) 263 Totals

32 26 39 20 13 39 34 40 7 6 49 305

1948 (8-3-0) Coach: A. I. Ratcliff at Arkansas A&M Wharton JC at Wentworth Military Tulane Frosh at Cameron A&M Conners A&M at Edinburgh JC Northeast Center at Tyler JC at Lamar JC at Barksdale AFB Totals

7 21 21 7

1949 (4-7-0) Coach: A. I. Ratcliff Capt: Kenneth Sweeney Tyler JC Houston B at Wharton JC at Rice Frosh

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7 12 0 13 33 13 6 0 10 20 0 114

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42 14 26 20 14 7 8 187

Cameron A&M 7 Arkansas A&M 7 at Northeast Center 12 Tarleton JC 14 at Lamar JC 33 at Little Rock JC 33 at Panola JC (Oil Bowl) 33 Totals 258

1950 (5-5-0) Coach: A. I. Ratcliff Capt: Jim Whitehead, Harold Brewster 28 at Tulane Frosh 20 6 Wharton JC 26 34 at Rice Frosh 13 19 Northeast La. 13 14 Kilgore JC 27 12 at Arkansas A&M 21 26 Tyler JC 36 14 at Cameron A&M 26 21 Paris JC 13 21 Little Rock JC 13 194 Totals 207 1951 (5-4-1) Coach: A. I. Ratcliff Capt: Desmond Jones, Jim Whitehead 14 USL 36 14 at Stephen F. Austin 14 38 Northwestern St. 21 25 at Northeast La. 13 21 at La. College 27 25 Arkansas A&M 14 13 at Sam Houston State 20 13 Lamar 7 6 Southeastern La. 9 13 at La. College 6 (Cosmopolitan Bowl) 192 Totals 166 1952 (7-3, 2-3/4th GSC) Coach: A. I. Ratcliff Capt: Charles Kuehn, Lester Landry 0 at Louisiana Tech 6 25 Stephen F. Austin 7 32 at Northwestern State 13 41 Northeast La. 7 40 La. College 7 42 at Tampa 20 35 Sam Houston State 26 42 at Lamar 7 0 Southeastern La. 13 13 USL 20 270 Totals 126 1953 (3-7, 2-4/4th GSC) Coach: A. I. Ratcliff Capt: Calvin Billings, M. K. Woolbert 34 Howard Payne* 26 14 at Stephen F. Austin 16 6 Northwestern State 20 38 at Northeast La. 6 33 at La. College 9 7 Tampa* 25 0 Trinity 20 0 Southeastern La. 20 13 at USL 47 21 Louisiana Tech 56 166 Totals 245

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1954 (2-8, 1-5/6th GSC) Coach: A. I. Ratcliff Capt: Aubrey Lambert, Jesse Castete Howard Payne 38 Stephen F. Austin 40 at Northwestern State 32 Louisiana Tech 21 at La. College 28 Northeast La. 6

0 33 6 12 128

at Trinity Texas Lutheran at Southeastern La. USL Totals

68 18 50 55 356

1955 (7-1-1, 5-1/2nd GSC) Coach: John Gregory 26 Sam Houston 26 14 Northwestern State 6 0 Louisiana Tech 14 26 at La. College 0 35 at Northeast La. 0 17 Lamar 0 31 at Texas Lutheran 7 10 Southeastern La. 7 12 at USL 7 171 Totals 60 1956 (3-7, 0-5/6th GSC) Coach: John Gregory 24 Southwest Okla. 20 +at Northwestern State 0 at Louisiana Tech 25 La. College 12 +Northeast La. 14 at Lamar 6 at Sam Houston State 0 Southeastern La. 0 USL 34 at Southern Arkansas 168 Totals + - McNeese forfeited victories 1957 (8-2, 4-1/1st GSC) Coach: Les DeVall Gulf States Champions 21 at Sam Houston State 20 at Northwestern State 13 Louisiana Tech 27 at La. College 26 Northeast La. 6 McMurry 27 Southern Arkansas 26 Southeastern La. 13 at USL 206 Totals

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7 23 6 0 6 7 0 0 0 56

1958 (5-5, 2-3/4th GSC) Coach: Les DeVall Capt: Coy Scott, Sam Stribling 21 at Southwest Texas 0 6 Sam Houston State 12 25 Northwestern State 8 0 at Louisiana Tech 17 7 La. College 0 14 Northeast La. 29 0 at McMurry 21 20 at Florence State 0 6 at Southeastern La. 7 9 USL 8 108 Totals 102

6 20 0 27 21 26 28 20 14 162

1959 (6-3, 2-3/3rd GSC) Coach: Les DeVall at Northwestern State at Stephen F. Austin Louisiana Tech Tampa* at Northeast La. at La. College Florence State Southeastern La at USL Totals

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19 7 28 14 6 0 7 8 19 108

1960 (7-3, 3-2/3rd GSC) Coach: Les DeVall Capt: John Steed, Nolan Viator 7 at Pensacola Navy 13 14 Stephen F. Austin 0 14 at Louisiana Tech 15 7 at Texas-Arlington 0 14 Northeast La. 8 3 at Tampa 0 20 Louisiana College 7 20 Northwestern State 7 6 at Southeastern La. 21 28 USL 18 133 Totals 89 1961 (7-2, 4-1/1st GSC) Coach: Les DeVall Capt: John Steed, Nolan Viator Gulf States Champions 24 Pensacola Navy 6 16 Louisiana Tech 21 7 Tex-Arlington 22 7 at Northeast La. 0 60 at Mexico Poly 8 7 at Louisiana College 6 28 at Northwestern State 14 21 Southeastern La. 8 25 at USL 0 207 Totals 85 1962 (6-2-1, 3-2/2nd GSC) Coach: Les DeVall Capt: Tommy Thompson, Gerald Conner 40 Mexico Poly 0 6 at Louisiana Tech 14 10 at Tampa 10 13 Northeast La. 8 28 Louisiana College 14 26 at Northwestern State 6 15 at Southeastern La. 21 19 USL 0 21 at Howard College 14 (Golden Isle Bowl) 178 Totals 87 1963 (8-0, 5-0/1st GSC) Coach: Les Devall Capt: Gerald Conner Gulf States Conference Champion 27 Louisiana Tech 6 28 Howard College 0 37 Tampa 12 20 Northeast La. 8 40 at La. College 0 21 at Northwestern State 13 35 Southeastern La. 6 14 USL 7 222 Totals 52 1964 (6-3, 3-2/3rd GSC) Coach: Les DeVall Capt: Gerald Conner 6 at Louisiana Tech 10 7 at Howard College 6 12 at Tampa 0 21 Northeast La. 6 0 at Memphis State 23 34 La. College 7 12 Northwestern State 10 2 at Southeastern La. 7 24 USL 9 118 Totals 78

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1965 (5-4, 4-1/1st GSC)) Coach: Les DeVall Capt: Richard Guillory, Ken Kemp Gulf States Conference Champion 12 Tampa* 16 13 at Pensacola Navy 24 20 Louisiana Tech 14 14 at Northeast La. 6 0 Memphis State 28 10 at La. College 0 29 at Northwestern State 21 12 Southeastern La. 14 7 at USL 14 117 Totals 131 1966 (5-5, 3-2/2nd GSC) Coach: Jim Clark Capt: Luther Herpin 6 at Texas A&I 21 Pensacola Navy 10 at Louisiana Tech 0 at Tex-Arlington 18 Northeast La. 7 at Lamar 31 La. College 6 Northwestern State 28 at Southeastern La. 0 USL 127 Totals

12 7 7 20 17 10 0 14 12 7 106

1967 (4-5, 4-1/1st GSC) Coach: Jim Clark Capt: David Bourgeois Gulf States Conference Champion 3 Texas A&I 17 7 at Pensacola Navy 14 20 Louisiana Tech 12 16 Tex-Arlington 17 8 at Northeast La. 7 8 Lamar 24 21 at Northwestern State 7 23 Southeastern La. 8 6 at USL 31 112 Totals 147 1968 (4-6, 1-4/6th GSC) Coach: Jim Clark Capt: Glenn Kidder 10 at Lamar 0 17 Tenn-Martin 0 27 at Louisiana Tech 20 21 at Tex-Arlington 46 14 Northeast La. 21 54 Pensacola Navy 13 0 at Troy State 52 12 Northwestern State 28 3 Southeastern La. 17 7 USL 12 164 Totals 209 1969 (4-6, 1-4/5th GSC)) Coach: Jim Clark Capt: Carol Breaux 7 Lamar 13 17 at Tenn-Martin 15 18 Louisiana Tech 35 7 Tex-Arlington 13 41 at Northeast La. 27 31 at Pensacola Navy 29 17 Troy State 14 28 at Northwestern State 29 21 Southeastern La. 24 17 at USL 21 204 Totals 220 1970 (5-6, 2-3/3rd GSC)) Coach: Jack Doland Capt: Richard Vidrine, Al Hebert 26 at East Texas State 57 19 Sam Houston State 24

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7 16 17 17 28 38 7 7 7 189

Tenn-Martin at Louisiana Tech at Lamar Northeast La. at Pensacola Navy at Troy State Northwestern State at Southeastern La. USL Totals

10 14 12 13 7 7 14 15 13 186

1971 (9-1-1) Coach: Jack Doland Capt: Larry Grissom, Rocke Fournet 47 East Texas State 3 15 at Sam Houston State 13 24 at Tenn-Martin 20 29 Louisiana Tech 22 38 Lamar 0 31 at Northeast La. 21 17 Troy State 7 3 at Northwestern State 3 31 Southeastern La. 0 20 at USL 10 23 vs. Tennessee State 26 (Grantland Rice Bowl) 278 Totals 125 1972 (8-3, 3-2/3rd SLC) Coach: Jack Doland Capt: Greg Davis, Allan Dennis 27 *at Arkansas State 17 28 Sam Houston State 0 17 *at Louisiana Tech 34 17 *at Lamar 7 31 Northeast La. 14 24 Nicholls State 7 12 at Troy State 7 10 at Northwestern State 25 31 Southeastern La. 13 22 *Abilene Christian 0 0 *USL 10 219 Totals 108 1973 (7-3, 2-3/4th SLC) Coach: Jack Doland Capt: Don Soileau, Randy Battaglio 40 Southeastern La. 10 20 *Lamar 7 7 *Louisiana Tech 10 24 *at Tex-Arlington 26 16 at Northeast La. 6 28 Nicholls State 7 21 Troy State 6 14 at Northwestern State 0 23 *Arkansas State 26 37 *at USL 0 230 Totals 108 1974 (6-4-1, 2-3/4th SLC) Coach: Jack Doland Capt: Douglas Dutt, Dwight Clement 19 Northern IIlinois 16 38 *USL 0 20 Northeast La. 14 24 at Delaware 29 6 Eastern Michigan 6 43 *Tex-Arlington 0 17 *at Louisiana Tech 24 26 at Nicholls State 20 17 Northwestern State 7 3 *at Lamar 17 20 *at Arkansas State 22 233 Totals 155 1975 (7-4, 3-2/3rd SLC) Coach: Jack Doland Capt: Wayne Adams, Darrel Gros 14 *Louisiana Tech 21

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*Arkansas State 24 at Eastern Michigan 20 at Marshall 3 *at Tex-Arlington 24 Northeast La. 14 Dayton 17 at Northwestern State 14 West Texas State 33 *at USL 21 *Lamar 10 Totals 201

1976 (10-2, 4-1/1st SLC) Coach: Jack Doland Capt: Jim Gonsoulin, Bill Moseley Southland Conference Champions 38 Southern Illinois 0 15 *at Louisiana Tech 13 23 Eastern Michigan 10 34 Marshall* 9 36 at Northeast La. 35 10 *Tex-Arlington 27 24 *at Arkansas State 21 25 at West Texas State 30 24 Northwestern State 15 27 *at Lamar 0 20 *USL 19 20 vs. Tulsa 16 (Independence Bowl) 238 Totals 201 1977 (5-5-1, 1-3-1/5th SLC) Coach: Jack Doland Capt: Terry McFarland, Bob Howell 25 Indiana State 7 20 West Texas State 8 7 at Eastern Michigan 9 7 *Louisiana Tech 14 7 *at Tex-Arlington 24 29 at Northeast La. 7 17 *Arkansas State 14 7 Nicholls State 24 14 at Northwestern State 7 7 *Lamar 35 9 *at USL 9 149 Totals 158 1978 (7-4, 2-3/4th SLC) Coach: Jack Doland Capt: Doug Fruge, Richard Ellender 21 Fresno State 16 45 at West Texas State 13 7 at Northwestern State 10 20 *at Louisiana Tech 34 35 Nicholls State 10 31 Northeast La. 10 3 *at Arkansas State 6 28 at Tenn-Chattanooga 24 24 *at Lamar 23 17 *Tex-Arlington 20 44 *USL 18 275 Totals 184 1979 (11-1, 5-0/1st SLC) Coach: Ernie Duplechin Campt: Tim Harris, Ray Martin Southland Conference Champs 6 at Tulsa 3 10 Southeastern La. 3 21 West Texas State 0 12 at Northeast La. 10 14 *at Texas-Arlington 13 34 *at Lamar 25 10 *Arkansas State 7 24 at Tenn-Chattanooga 17 44 Northwestern State 13 41 *Louisiana Tech 7 10 *at USL 6 7 vs. Syracuse 31 (Independence Bowl) 233 Totals 139

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1980 (10-2, 5-0/1st SLC) Coach: Ernie Duplechin Capt: Daryl Burckel, Joey Gregory Southland Conference Champions 20 at West Texas State 17 20 at Toledo 17 21 Nicholls State 0 10 Northwestern State 13 24 Ball State 7 48 at Northeast La. 28 36 *at Arkansas State 28 31 *Tex-Arlington 17 45 *at Louisiana Tech 8 35 *Lamar 3 14 *USL 0 14 vs. Southern Miss 16 (Independence Bowl) 318 Totals 154 1981 (7-3-1, 3-1-1/2nd SLC) Coach: Ernie Duplechin Capt: James Galloway, Bernard Bell 27 Southern Illinois 12 21 at Ball State 24 59 at Nicholls State 9 24 West Texas State 31 42 at Northwestern State 21 41 Northeast La. 25 21 *Arkansas State 7 20 *at Lamar 20 27 *Louisiana Tech 20 20 *at Tex-Arlington 21 13 *at USL 7 316 Totals 197 1982 (4-6-1, 2-3/3rd SLC) Coach: Hubert Boales Capt: Stephen Starring, Clay Rougeau 42 Texas A&I 21 7 Southeastern La. 17 10 at Indiana State 13 17 at West Texas State 25 21 *at Northeast La. 35 21 Northwestern State 11 21 *at Arkansas State 10 38 *Tex-Arlington 12 14 *at Louisiana Tech 35 3 *Lamar 12 10 USL 10 204 Totals 201 1983 (6-5, 3-3/3rd SLC) Coach: John McCann Capt: Ronnie Landry, Jim Hughes 18 at Northwestern State 13 23 at Southeastern La. 0 17 West Texas State 9 27 Nicholls State 30 24 *at Louisiana Tech 20 10 *North Texas 17 14 *Arkansas State 24 6 *at Northeast La. 37 20 *Tex-Arlington 16 16 at USL 48 17 *at Lamar 7 192 Totals 212

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1984 (7-3-1, 2-3-1/5th SLC) Coach: John McCann Capt: Don Richards, Vance Robichaux 17 Northwestern State 14 28 Southeastern La. 7 24 at Nicholls State 21 17 *Louisiana Tech 24 26 *at North Texas 7 16 *at Arkansas State 16 3 *Northeast La. 19 20 *at Tex-Arlington 24 30 USL 17 34 *Lamar 14 239 Totals 170 1985 (6-3-2, 3-1-2/3rd SLC) Coach: John McCann Capt: Lark Hebert, Vance Robichaux 14 at Southeastern La. 7 13 at Northwestern State 14 35 Nicholls State 37 15 *Arkansas State 13 3 *at Louisiana Tech 35 28 Southwest Texas 0 0 *North Texas 0 10 *at Northeast La. 0 10 *Tex-Arlington 10 14 at USL 3 28 *at Lamar 7 160 Totals 126 1986 (2-9, 1-4/5th SLC) Coach: John McCann Capt: Richard Burks, Randy Moss 57 Prairie View 24 3 Northwestern State 9 10 at Nicholls State 34 13 *at North Texas 21 9 at Southwest Texas 13 16 *Louisiana Tech 28 17 *Northeast La. 37 14 *at Arkansas State 23 38 at Northern Iowa 55 13 USL 33 38 *Lamar 7 228 Totals 284 1987 (2-9, 1-5/6th SLC) Coach: Sonny Jackson Capt: Randy Moss, Jeff Bryant, Tony Hunt 31 Northern Iowa 34 3 *Northwestern State 39 20 *at Stephen F. Austin 9 16 *North Texas 38 0 Arkansas State 17 3 at Louisiana Tech 7 13 at New Mexico State 32 10 *at Northeast La. 37 10 *Southwest Texas 26 7 Nicholls State 29 44 *at Lamar 36 157 Totals 303 1988 (6-5, 3-3/4th SLC) Coach: Sonny Jackson Capt: Berwick Davenport, Brian McZeal, Glenn Koch, Pete Sinclair 6 Mississippi College 2 23 *Northeast La. 0 46 Toledo 19 0 at Fresno State 49 19 at Nicholls State 23 20 *Northwestern State 25 0 *at North Texas 37 24 *at Southwest Texas 21 37 *Sam Houston State 0 3 *at Stephen F. Austin 20 18 at Lamar 17 196 Totals 213

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1989 (5-6, 2-4/5th SLC) Coach: Sonny Jackson Capt: Scott Dieterich, Tony Citizen, Darren Andrus 28 Mississippi College 21 49 Samford 14 14 *at Northeast La. 17 14 *at Northwestern State 15 28 Nicholls State 14 16 at Arkansas State 21 14 *Stephen F. Austin 42 21 *Southwest Texas 7 19 *North Texas 31 31 *at Sam Houston State 14 17 at Lamar 22 254 Totals 221 1990 (5-6, 4-2/2nd SLC) Coach: Bobby Keasler Capt: Mike Pierce, Kip Texada, Eric LeBlanc, Mark LeBlanc 24 at Nicholls State 31 3 Louisiana Tech 51 15 at Eastern Illinois 7 22 at Montana 45 19 *Northeast La. 14 38 *Northwestern State 21 16 *at North Texas 14 17 *at Southwest Texas 19 9 *at Stephen F. Austin 30 13 *Sam Houston State 6 7 Weber State 27 183 Totals 265 1991 (6-4-2, 4-1-2/1st SLC) Coach: Bobby Keasler Capt: Sean Judge, Ronald Scott, Greg Rayson Southland Conference Champions 5 at Northern Iowa 30 3 at Southwest Missouri 7 31 Montana 3 21 *Nicholls State 3 10 *at Northeast La. 10 3 *at Northwestern State 20 19 *Southwest Texas 18 41 *North Texas 3 7 *Stephen F. Austin 7 19 *at Sam Houston State 17 17 Tenn-Martin 16 16 !Nevada 22 192 Totals 156 ! - Division I Playoffs 1992 (9-4, 6-1/2nd SLC) Coach: Bobby Keasler Capt: Eric Fleming, Ken Naquin, Marty Posey 16 Southwest Missouri 13 18 Northern Iowa 21 21 at Nevada 31 21 *at Nicholls State 17 35 *Northeast La. 52 29 *Northwestern State 0 17 *at Southwest Texas 13 26 *at North Texas 25 28 *at Stephen F. Austin 3 37 *Sam Houston State 14 23 at Weber State 22 23 !Idaho 20 7 !Northern Iowa 29 301 Totals 260 ! - Division I Playoffs 1993 (10-3, 7-0/1st SLC) Coach: Bobby Keasler Capt: Terry Irving, Sam Breaux, Lance Guidry Southland Conference Champions 27 Northern Iowa 10 49 Eastern Illinois 7 27 at Illinois State 37

3 at Central Florida 22 34 *at Northeast La. 26 18 *North Texas 17 37 *Sam Houston 14 21 *at Stephen F. Austin 20 27 *at Southwest Texas 10 34 *Northwestern State 7 27 *Nicholls State 0 34 !William & Mary 28 28 !Troy State 35 366 Totals 220 ! - Division I Playoffs 1994 (10-3, 5-1/2nd SLC) Coach: Bobby Keasler Capt: Dana Scott, Ronald Cherry, Eric Acheson 31 Illinois State 17 18 Jacksonville State 12 21 Central Arkansas 7 34 at Northern Iowa 24 8 at Youngstown State 28 17 *at North Texas 38 30 *Sam Houston State 6 13 *Stephen F. Austin 9 34 *Southwest Texas 10 28 *at Northwestern State 7 41 *Nicholls State 24 38 !Idaho State 21 28 !Montana 30 341 Totals 233 ! - Division I Playoffs 1995 (13-1, 5-0/1st SLC) Coach: Bobby Keasler Capt: Kerry Joseph, Marsh Buice, Vincent Landrum Southland Conference Champions 31 at Southwest Missouri 2 45 SE Oklahoma 10 30 at James Madison 24 31 Youngstown State 3 49 Central Florida 7 27 Portland State 13 20 *Sam Houston 0 34 *at Stephen F. Austin 16 28 *at Southwest Texas 7 20 *Northwestern State 10 31 *at Nicholls State 6 33 !Idaho 3 52 !Delaware 18 13 !Marshall 25 444 Totals 144 ! - Division I Playoffs 1996 (3-8, 1-5/7th SLC) Coach: Bobby Keasler Capt: Joe Carter, Carl Quiller, Zack Bronson 7 Southwest Missouri 12 10 James Madison 24 37 Angelo State 23 10 at Northern Iowa 43 49 Ark-Monticello 3 12 *at Troy State 16 25 *at Sam Houston 30 37 *Stephen F. Austin 38 13 *Southwest Texas 16 20 *at Northwestern State 3 16 *Nicholls State 17 236 Total 225

50 *Northwestern State 7 7 *at Stephen F. Austin 13 38 *Sam Houston State 21 32 *at Southwest Texas 21 10 *Troy State 7 31 *at Nicholls State 13 19 !Montana 14 14 !Western Illinois 12 23 !at Delaware 21 9 vs. +Youngstown State 10 395 Totals 173 ! - Division I Playoffs + - Division I Championship 1998 (9-3, 5-2/2nd SLC) Coach: Bobby Keasler Capt: Charles Ayro, Reggie Nelson 43 SE Oklahoma 3 20 at Northern Iowa (OT) 17 66 at Southern Utah 17 65 Ark-Monticello 7 30 *Jacksonville State 14 10 *at Northwestern State 14 20 *Stephen F. Austin 17 35 *at Sam Houston State 13 27 *Southwest Texas 0 23 *at Troy State 3 30 *Nicholls State 31 19 !Massachusetts 21 388 Totals 157 ! - Division I Playoffs 1999 (6-5, 5-2/3rd SLC) Coach: Kirby Bruchhaus Capt: Wayne Cordova, Tarius Davis 17 Northern Iowa 41 24 Texas A&M(King) 10 24 Southern Utah 31 7 at Maine 35 14 *at Stephen F. Austin 40 39 *at Jacksonville St. (2OT) 36 20 *Northwestern State 17 3 *Sam Houston State 20 10 *at Southwest Texas 7 24 *Troy State 7 38 *at Nicholls State 0 220 Totals 244 2000 (8-4, 5-2/2nd SLC) Coach: Tommy Tate Capt: Wes Hines, Bruce Bolden 14 at Miami 61 41 at Prairie View 0 26 Southwest Missouri 19 41 at Alcorn State 12 37 *Stephen F. Austin 6 28 *Jacksonville State 0 34 *at Northwestern State 37 31 *at Sam Houston State 17 18 *Southwest Texas 3 16 *at Troy State 20 12 *Nicholls State 7 17 !at Ga. Southern 42 315 Totals 224 !- Division I Playoffs

1997 (13-2, 6-1/1st SLC) Coach: Bobby Keasler Capt: Chris Fontenot, Clyde Williams Southland Conference Champions 31 SE Oklahoma 0 28 at Southwest Missouri 16 22 Northern Iowa 5 27 *at Jacksonville State 6 55 Arkansas Tech 7

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2001 (8-4, 5-1/1st SLC) Coach: Tommy Tate Capt: Jesse Burton, Arthur Goodly Southland Conference Champions 24 at Texas A&M 38 56 Prairie View 0 54 Alcorn State 14 51 West Virginia Tech 9 14 *Stephen F. Austin 26 21 *at Southwest Texas 3 0 at Western Kentucky 21 35 *Sam Houston State 23 17 *Northwestern State 10 34 *at Nicholls State 27 31 *at Jacksonville State 21 10 !Maine 14 347 Totals 206 ! - Division I Playoffs

2005 (5-4, 3-3/3rd SLC) Coach: Tommy Tate Capt: Buck Harris, John Vasilakis 23 at #5 Ga. Southern 20 20 at Southern Miss 48 46 ^vs. Texas Southern 28 33 !*vs. Stephen F. Austin 23 13 *at Southeastern La. 37 31 *Sam Houston St. 26 7 *at #10 Texas State 49 22 *Northwestern State 17 26 *at # 24Nicholls State 39 221 Totals 287 (hurricane year, canceled games with Southern, NW Oklahoma State, Southern Utah) ^ - game played in Natchitoches ! - game played in Lafayette

2002 (13-2, 6-0/1st SLC) Coach: Tommy Tate Capt: Hadley Prince, B. J. McNutt Southland Conference Champions 52 Grambling 20 28 at Youngstown State 13 24 at Louisiana-Monroe 19 38 Western Kentucky 13 14 at Nebraska 38 28 *Jacksonville State 20 47 *at Sam Houston State 10 42 *at Stephen F. Austin 13 47 *Southwest Texas 7 27 *at Northwestern State 3 33 *Nicholls State 21 21 !Montana State 14 24 !Montana 20 39 !Villanova 28 14 vs. +Western Kentucky 34 478 Totals 273 ! - Division I Playoffs + - Division I Champioship

2006 (7-5, 5-1/1st SLC) Coach: Matt Viator Capt: Brent Pousson. Stephen Barrett Southland Conference Champions 10 at South Florida 41 76 West Virginia Tech 0 7 at Toledo 41 17 South Dakota State 20 30 Southern Utah 27 17 *Texas State 27 20 *at Stephen F. Austin 17 31 *at Sam Houston State 18 34 *Southeastern La. 13 29 *at Northwestern State (ot) 26 26 *Nicholls State 10 6 !at #2 Montana 31 303 271 !- Division I Playoffs

2003 (10-2, 5-0/1st SLC) Coach: Tommy Tate Capt: Dwight Hudler, Rod Gulley Southland Champions 42 Henderson State 0 14 at Kansas State 55 34 Georgia Southern 15 31 at Grambling 20 58 at Southeastern La. 20 33 at Southern Utah 20 56 *Sam Houston State 37 38 *at Texas State 28 20 *Stephen F. Austin 17 13 *Northwestern State 9 63 *at Nicholls State 28 3 !Northern Arizona 35 405 Totals 284 ! - Division I Playoffs 2004 (4-7, 1-4/6th SLC) Coach: Tommy Tate Capt: Scott Pendarvis, Kedrick Nicholas 35 at Southern 18 17 Southeastern La. 51 24 Youngstown State 20 14 at Portland State 35 14 Southern Utah 56 17 *at #11 Northwestern St. 47 30 at Florida International 27 27 *Texas State 54 47 *at Sam Houston State 52 7 *at Stephen F. Austin 55 30 *at Nicholls State 9 262 Totals 423

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2009 (9-3, 6-1/1st SLC) Coach: Matt Viator Capt: Derrick Fourroux, Toddrick Pendland Southland Conference Champions 27 Henderson State 24 40 at #2 Appalachian State 35 56 Savannah State 0 32 at Tulane 42 13 *at Stephen F. Austin 16 51 *Northwestern State 23 36 *SE Louisiana 35 38 *at Nicholls State 17 63 *Sam Houston State 42 30 *at Texas State 27 21 *Central Arkansas 17 13 ! #10 New Hampshire 49 420 Totals 327 ! - Division I Playoffs

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2014 (6-5, 4-4/T6th SLC) Coach: Matt Viator Capt: Malcolm Bronson, Miguel Gauthreaux 24 at #19 Nebraska 31 48 Prairie View 16 61 Arkansas Tech 7 45 *Nicholls 3 22 *at Sam Houston St. 38 31 *Abilene Christian^ 20 41 *at Incarnate Word 21 2010 (6-5, 5-2/2nd SLC) 35 *at Northwestern State 28 Coach: Matt Viator 16 *Stephen F. Austin 31 Capt: Deron Minor, Drew Johnston 9 *at #10 Southeastern La. 28 30 Lamar 27 24 *Lamar 27 6 at Missouri 50 *- Indicates SLC games 14 at #20 Cal Poly 40 ^ - Homecoming 24 *Northwestern State 7 27 *#5 Stephen F. Austin 32 10 at #9 LSU 32 13 *at SE Louisiana 10 24 *Nicholls 14 33 *at Sam Houston State 28 36 *Texas State 6 24 *at Central Arkansas 24 241 Totals 274 2011 (6-5, 4-3/4th SLC) Coach: Matt Viator Capt: Andre Anderson, Darrell Jenkins 24 at Kansas 42 31 Sioux Falls 17 48 *SE Louisiana 27 20 *at Northwestern St. 18 14 Texas State 21 18 *at Central Arkansas 21 14 *#7 Sam Houston State 38 17 at Stephen F. Austin 37 26 *Nicholls 17 24 Texas-San Antonio 21 45 *at Lamar 17 281 Totals 276

2007 (11-1, 7-0/1st SLC) Coach: Matt Viator Capt: Carlese Franklin, Trey Bennett Southland Conference Champions 35 #13 Portland State 12 38 at UL-Lafayette 17 41 at Southern Utah 20 31 South Dakota 7 41 *at Texas State 20 31 *Sam Houston State 21 28 *at #13 Nicholls State 7 45 *SE Louisiana 17 49 *at Stephen F. Austin 20 27 *Northwestern St. 21 2012 (7-4, 4-3/4th SLC) 41 *Central Arkansas 14 Coach: Matt Viator 15 ! #13 Eastern Washington 44 Capt: Malcolm Bronson, Miguel Gauthreaux 422 220 27 at Middle Tennessee 21 ! - Division I Playoffs 69 McMurry 7 35 at Weber State 21 2008 (7-4, 4-3/2nd SLC) 24 *at Southeastern La. 25 Coach: Matt Viator 30 *Northwestern State 22 Capt: Eman Naghavi, Vaalyn Jackson 26 *#15 Central Arkansas 27 28 at North Carolina 35 10 *at #6 Sam Houston 42 52 Delta State 27 35 *Stephen F. Austin^ 24 63 Southern Virginia 7 42 *at Nicholls 10 46 at #18 South Dakota St. (3ot) 44 24 at Texas-San Antonio 31 42 *Texas State 45 35 *Lamar 0 28 *at Sam Houston State 17 357 Totals 233 35 *Nicholls State 38 24 *at Southeastern La. 14 2013 (10-3, 6-1/2nd SLC) 42 *Stephen F. Austin 31 Coach: Matt Viator 24 *at Northwestern State 17 Capt: Arinze Agada, Terence Cahee 30 *at #13 Central Arkansas 47 53 at South Florida 21 413 Totals 322 58 Arkansas-Pine Bluff 14 (hurricane year, canceled game with 44 West Alabama 42 Cal Poly) 43 Weber State 6 6 at #5 Northern Iowa 41 59 *at #11 UCA 28 31 *#2 Sam Houston 23 55 *at Nicholls 30 7 *#8 Southeastern La. 41

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TOTAL OFFENSE Plays Game - 61, Tim Leger vs Northern Iowa 1996 Season - 454, Kerry Joseph 1995 Career - 1649, Kerry Joseph 1992-95 Cowboy Stadium - 55, Dan Brewer, SE La. 1967; 55, Blake Prejean (McNeese) vs UMass 1998; 55,Martin Hankins, SE La. 2004 Yards Gained Game - 399, Derrick Fourroux vs South Dakota State, 2008 (102 rushing, 297 passing) Season - 3,113, Derrick Fourroux 2009 Career - 10,236, Derrick Fourroux (8,226 passing, 1,990 rushing, 2006-09) Cowboy Stadium - 428, Martin Hankins, SE La., 2004 RUSHING Rushes Game - 46, Theron McClendon vs La Tech 1979 Season - 257, Theron McClendon 1980 Career - 839, Henry Fields 1992-95 Cowboy Stadium - 46, Theron McClendon vs La Tech 1979 Yards Gained Game - 304, Tony Citizen vs Prairie View 1986 Season - 1,431, Toddrick Pendland, 2008 Season (Freshman) - 1,162, Jessie Burton 1998 Career - 4358, Henry Fields 1992-95 Cowboy Stadium - 304, Tony Citizen vs Prairie View 1986 TDs Rushing Game - 7, Jessie Burton vs Southern Utah 1998 Season - 18, Buford Jordan 1981; 18, Jessie Burton 1998 Career - 44, Buford Jordan 1980-83 Cowboy Stadium - 5, several PASSING Attempts Game - 51, Scott Dieterich vs La Tech 1987 Season - 373, Blake Prejean 1997 Career - 1114, Kerry Joseph 1992-95 Cowboy Stadium - 55, Robert Cobb (NE La.) 1993 Completions Game - 34, Cody Stroud at UTSA, 11/10/12 Season - 218, Blake Prejean 1997 Career - 627, Cody Stroud, 2010-13 Cowboy Stadium - 38, Martin Hankins, SE La. 2004 Consecutive Completions: 14, Cody Stroud vs. West Alabama, 9/14/13 Yards Game - 405, Subester Brooks vs Nicholls St. 1985 Season - 3,068, Blake Prejean 1997 Career - 8,226, Derrick Fourroux, 2006-09 Cowboy Stadium - 439, Martin Hankins, SE La., 2004 TD Passes Game - 5, Cody Stroud vs. West Alabama, 9/14/13; Scott Pendarvis vs Sam Houston State, 2003; Kerry Joseph vs Delaware 1995; Tim Leger vs SFA 1996 Season - 28, Cody Stroud, 2013 Career - 67, Kerry Joseph 1992-95 Cowboy Stadium -5, Cody Stroud vs. West Alabama, 9/14/13; Kerry Joseph vs Delaware 1995; Tim Leger vs SFA 1996; Martin Hankins, SE La., 2004

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Interceptions Game - 5, David Bourgeois vs UTA 1966 Season - 15, Kerry Joseph 1995 Career - 47, Kerry Joseph 1992-95 Cowboy Stadium - 4, several RECEIVING Passes Caught Game - 10, Frank Miller vs Memphis St., 1965; Arthur Alexander vs Nicholls St., 1985; 10, Henry Smith vs Nicholls St., 2004; 10, Toddrick Pendland vs Appalachian State, 2009 Season - 64, Henry Smith, 2004 Career - 160, Jermaine Martin 1999-2002 Cowboy Stadium - 13, Felton Huggins, SE La., 2004 Yards Gained Game - 208, Arthur Alexander vs Nicholls St. 1985 Season - 1108 Terence Davis 1995 Career - 2636, Jermaine Martin 1999-2002 Cowboy Stadium - 235, Felton Huggins, SE La, 2004 Touchdowns Game - 3, several Season - 16, Terence Davis 1995 Career - 21, Terence Davis 1992-95 Cowboy Stadium - 3, several ALL-PURPOSE YARDS Yardage(rushing,receiving, runbacks) Game - 365, Diontae Spencer at SFA, 11/9/13 Season - 2,003, B. J. Sams, 2003 Career - 4,903, B. J. Sams, 2000-03 Cowboy Stadium - 316, B. J. Sams vs Western Kentucky 2002 PUNTING Punts Game - 12, Pat Neck vs N. Iowa 1991; 12, Jim Poirier vs SF Austin 1989; 12, David Latta vs N. Iowa 1998 Season - 91, Pat Neck 1991 Career - 284, Jim Poirier 1987-90 Cowboy Stadium - 12, Jim Poirier vs SF Austin 1989 Yardage Game - 518, David Latta vs N. Iowa 1998 Season - 3,727, Pat Neck 1991 Career - 9,751, Don Stump 1978-81 Cowboy Stadium - 452, Jim Poirier vs SF Austin 1989 Average Game - 51.6, Don Stump vs La Tech 1981 Season - 43.8, Don Stump 1979 Career - 41.5, Don Stump 1978-81 Cowboy Stadium - 47.7 several PUNT RETURNS Returns Game - 8, Ron Alexander vs SF Austin 1991 Season - 38, Erwin Brown 1990-93 Career - 71, Flip Johnson 1983-86 Cowboy Stadium - 8, Ron Alexander vs SF Austin 1991 Yards Game - 147, Zack Bronson vs Jacksonville State 1994 Season - 414, Erwin Brown 1993 Career - 650, Troy Jones 1988-89 Cowboy Stadium - 116, Larry Anderson, La Tech 1977

TDs Game - 1 several; most recently Diontae Spencer at SFA, 11/9/13 (35 yds) Season - 3, Troy Jones 1989; 3, Richard Ellender 1978 Career - 4, Richard Ellender 1975-78 KICKOFF RETURNS Returns Game - 9, Flip Johnson vs N. Iowa 1986 Avg./G (min. 4 ret.) - 40.5, Diontae Spencer vs. UAPB, 9/7/13 Season - 30, Flip Johnson 1986 Career - 89, Flip Johnson 1983-86 Cowboy Stadium - 6, Diontae Spencer vs. SLU, 11/2/13; Donnie Ashley vs SFA 1996 Yards Game - 233, Flip Johnson vs N. Iowa 1986 Season - 853, Diontae Spencer, 2013 Season/Avg. - 29.4, Diontae Spencer, 2013 Career - 1,805, Flip Johnson 1983-86 Cowboy Stadium - 165, Jeff Delhomme vs Montana 1990 TDs Game - 2, Diontae Spencer at SFA, 11/2/13 Season - 2, Diontae Spencer, 2013 Career - 2, Diontae Spencer, 2010-13; William Davis 1995-98 Cowboy Stadium - 1, several PASS INTERCEPTIONS Interceptions Game - 3, several (last Brent Spikes at Incarnate Word, Oct. 25, 2014) Season - 10, Billy Blakeman 1970 Career - 25, Billy Blakeman 1970-73 Cowboy Stadium - 3, Billy Blakeman vs Northeast La. 1970 Yards Returned Game - 148 (3), Brent Spikes at Incarnate Word, Oct. 25, 2014 Season - 251, Zack Bronson 1993 Career - 405, Charles Stevenson 1959-61 Cowboy Stadium - 96, D. Easterling vs NW State 1990 TDs Game - 2, Chris Raggett vs. McMurry, 9/8/12 Season - 2, Chris Raggett, 2012; Rod Gulley, 2002 Career - 3, Rod Gulley, 2000-03 Cowboy Stadium - 2, Chris Raggett vs. McMurry, 9/8/12 SCORING Points Scored Game - 42, Jessie Burton vs Southern Utah 1998 Season - 118, Toddrick Pendland, 2009 Career - 356, Jose Larios 1992-95 Cowboy Stadium - 30, several TDs Scored Game - 7, Jessie Burton vs Southern Utah 1998 Season - 19, Jessie Burton 1998; 19, Toddrick Pendland, 2009 Career - 46, Toddrick Pendland, 2006-09 Cowboy Stadium - 5, several PATs Kicked Game - 10, Blake Bercegeay vs West Virginia Tech, 2006 Season - 60, Ryan Rome, 2013 Career - 158, Jose Larios 1992-95 Cowboy Stadium - 10, Blake Bercegeay vs West Virginia Tech, 2006

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300 Yard Passing Games (career) 4, Cody Stroud, 2010-13 QB 100 Yard rushing games (career): 4, Kerry Joseph 1992-95; 4, Derrick Fourroux 2006-09 TDs scored returning fumbles (season); 2, Desmund Lighten 2009 Most Consecutive TD Passes Caught 5, Pat Victor 1973 Most Consecutive PATs Kicked 93, Jose Larios 1993-95 Most Consecutive FGs kicked (season) 12, Shonz LaFrenz 1997 Most Consecutive FGs kicked (career) 12, Shonz LaFrenz 1997; 12, Blake Bercegeay 2006 and 2007 Most Consecutive FGs kicked in game 5 Blake Bercegeay vs NW State, 2006 Most Punt Return Tds (season) 3, Richard Ellender 1978; Troy Jones 1989; Donnie Ashley 1997 Most Punt Return Tds (career) 4, Richard Ellender 1976-79 Most Consecutive Games with PR for TD 3, Troy Jones 1989 Most Pass Int Tds (game) 2, Chris Raggett vs. McMurry, 9/8/12 - ties SLC and NCAA Most Pass Int Tds (season) 2, Chris Raggett, 2012; Rod Gulley, 2002 Most Pass Int Tds (career) 3, Rod Gulley, 2000-03 Most KO Return Tds (season) 2, Diontae Spencer, 2013 Most KO Return Tds (career) 2, Diontae Spencer, 2010-13; William Davis 1995-98 Most Yards Rushing by QB (game) 223 (25) Stephen Starring vs Arkansas State 1980 Most 100 yard games rushing by quarterback (season): 2, Kerry Joseph 1995; Ricky Miller 1969; (career): 4, Kerry Joseph 1992-95 Most Consecutive Games catching passes for 100 yards: 3, Carlese Franklin 2007; 3, Britt Brodhead 2003 Most Games catching passes for 100 yards in a season: 6, Terence Davis 1995 Most fumbles recovered in a game: 3, Chris Loveless vs. Lamar, 11/17/12 LONGEST SCORING PLAYS Rush - 93 yards, Kelvin Bennett vs. Lamar, 11/17/12 Cowboy Stadium: 93 yards, Kelvin Bennett vs. Lamar, 11/17/12 Pass - 99 yards, Lester Landry to Desmond Jones vs NE La. 1951 Cowboy Stadium: 92 yards, Stephen Starring to Mark Barousse vs SE La. l982 Pass Int - 98 yards, Aaron Sam at Nebraska, 9/6/14; Ryan Bronson at South Florida, 8/31/13 Cowboy Stadium: 96 yards, David Easterling vs NW State 1990 Punt - 81 yards, Don Stump vs West Texas 1979 Cowboy Stadium: same Punt Return - 93 yards Richard Ellender vs La Tech 1978 Cowboy Stadium: 84 yards, Richard Ellender vs Tenn-Chattanooga 1978; 84 yards, Zack Bronson vs Jacksonville 1994

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KO Return - 100 yards, Chris Fontenette vs N. Iowa 1992 Cowboy Stadium: 93 yards, several FG - 54 yards, Eric Roberts vs N. Iowa 1991 Cowboy Stadium: 51 yards, Don Stump vs SE La. 1979 Fumble Return - 100 yards, Marcus LeBlanc vs Youngstown 1995 Bkd Punt Return - 64 yds, Damon Gladney vs Youngstown 1995 Bkd FG Return - 84 yards, Delphfrine Lee vs SW Texas 1997 TEAM RECORDS Total Offense (Game) - 644 vs Sam Houston, 2004 Total Offense (Cowboy Stadium) -614 vs Ark-Monticello 1996 Rushing (Game) - 465 vs Arkansas State 1980 Rushing (Cowboy Stadium) - 421 vs Prairie View 1986 Passing (Game) - 406 vs. West Alabama, 9/14/13 Passing (Cowboy Stadium) - 406 vs. West Alabama, 9/14/13 Points Scored (Season) - 520 in 2013 Points Scored (Game) - 76 vs West Virginia Tech 2006 Points Scored (Cowboy Stadium) - 76 vs West Virginia Tech 2006 Touchdowns Scored: 11 vs WestVirginia Tech 2006 Total Defense (Game) - minus 21 yards to West Virginia Tech 2006 Total Defense (Cowboy Stadium) - minus 21 yards to West Virginia Tech 2006 Rushing Defense (Game) - minus 82 yards to La Tech 1965 Rushing Defense (Cowboy Stadium) - minus 82 yards to La Tech 1965 Passing Defense (Game) - 0 several times Passing Defense (Cowboy Stadium) - 10 yards to USL 1966 QB Sacks (Game) - 12 vs Southwest Texas 1998 Biggest Margin of Victory - 76 points vs West Virginia Tech 2006 TEAM MISCELLANEOUS Single Season Total Offense Avg. Per Game - 464.1 yards 2008 Rushing Offense Avg. Per Game - 295.3 yards 1980 Passing Offense Avg. Per Game - 242.0 yards in 2013 Scoring Avg. Per Game - 40.0 in 2013 Games Scoring 50 or more pts. - 5 in 2013 Pass Interceptions - 30, 1997 Single Game Passes Intercepted - 7 vs Northeast La., 1980; 7 vs Eastern Illinois 1993. KO Return TDs - 2 at SFA, 11/9/13; vs Delaware 1995 Total Points - 109, McNeese 63, Sam Houston 42, 2009 Total Yards - 1299, McNeese (644) vs Sam Houston (655) Points in a quarter - 35 at UCA (2nd, 10/5/13) Points in one half - 49 vs Southern Virginia (2008) Passing Pct - 1.000 (12 of 12 vs Southern Virginia (2009)

LONGEST SCORING PLAYS

SCRIMMAGE RUSH 93 yards - Kelvin Bennett vs. Lamar, 11/17/12 91 yards - Diontae Spencer at Weber State, 9/15/12 90 yards - Saverio Benoit vs NW State 1951 90 yards - Henry Fields vs Idaho 1994 89 yards - Rogers Hampton vs SW Okla. 1956 89 yards - Freddie Bynum vs Ark-Monticello 1996 87 yards - Theron McClendon vs Lamar 1980 86 yards - Harry Price vs Indiana State 1977 84 yards - Robert Morris vs Sam Houston 1957 84 yards - Olen Clark vs Southern (Ark) St. 1957 83 yards - Chris Thomas vs Sam Houston Sate, 2004 83 yards - Kerry Joseph vs Idaho 1994 80 yards - Jessie Burton vs Southern Utah 1998

78 yards - Troy Jones vs Toledo 1988 76 yards - Kelvin Bennett at Nicholls, 11/3/12 76 yards - Javaris Murray at Weber State, 9/15/12 76 yards - Champlain Babin vs Sam Houston 2009 75 yards - Chris Fontenette vs SW Mo. 1992 74 yards - Ed Cormier vs La. College 1952 73 yards - Toddrick Pendland vs SE La., 2006 72 yards - Rogers Hampton vs La. College 1956 72 yards - T. McClendon vs Nicholls St. 1980 72 yards - Bob McGee vs Southern (Ark.) St. 1957 71 yards - Henry Fields vs Idaho 1992 70 yards - Henry Fields vs SE Oklahoma 1995 70 yards - Tony Citizen vs Prairie View 1986 70 yards - Toddrick Pendland vs Henderson St. 2009 FORWARD PASS 99 yards - Lester Landry to Desmond Jones vs NE La. ‘51 92 yards - Stephen Starring to Mark Barousse vs SE La. ‘82 88 yards - Blake Prejean to Donnie Ashley vs SE Okla, 1997 83 yards - Kerry Joseph to Terence Davis vs Idaho 1994 83 yards - Blake Prejean to Eric Chew vs SFA 1999 83 yards - Mark Fontenot to Quinten Lawrence vs Delta State 81 yards - Slade Nagle to Jermaine Martin vs Prairie View 2000 79 yards - Stephen Starring to Louis Landry vs UTA 1981 79 yards - Blake Prejean to Donnie Ashley vs Nicholls 1997 78 yards - Cody Stroud to Nic Jacobs at South Florida, 8/31/13 78 yards - Tim Leger to Chris Fontenot vs Troy State 1996 77 yards - Blake Prejean to Damien Morris vs NW State 1997 76 yards - Wes Watts to Adam Henry vs NW State 1990 74 yards - Lester Landry to Dickie Breaux vs Lamar 1980 74 yards - Mark Fontenot to Richard Conner vs Nicholls, 2009 73 yards - Wes Watts to Jeff Delhomme vs NW State 1990 73 yards - Blake Prejean to Keffian Smith vs JSU. 1998 73 yards - Blake Prejean to Keffian Smith vs Troy State 1998 71 yards - Cody Stroud to Ernest Celestie at SFA, 11/9/13 71 yards - Ryan Corcoran to B. J. Sams vs Alcorn State 2001 70 yards - Blake Prejean to Damien Morris vs Delaware 1997 69 yards - Derrick Fourroux to Carlese Franklin vs S. Utah 2006 69 yards - Scott Pendarvis to B. J. Sams vs Villanova, 2002 69 yards - Terry McFarland to Tony Burlingame vs Lamar 1977 68 yards - Johnnie Thibodeaux to Gary Broussard vs NSU, 1973 68 yards - Derrick Fourroux to Chris kRoyal vs Savannah St., 2009 68 yards - Kerry Joseph to Adam Henry vs SW Texas 1993 68 yards - Michael Allen to Marcus Turner vs Prairie View 2000 67 yards - Scott Pendarvis to Jermaine Martin vs JSU, 2002 67 yards - Dean Davis to Lloyd Guillot vs Mexico Poly 1961 67 yards - Gary Littleton to Keith Ortego vs Nicholls St. 1981 67 yards - Kerry Joseph to Terence Davis vs Central Florida, 1995 66 yards- Lester Landry to Dickie Breaux vs NE La. 1952 66 yards - Max Jones to Robert Morris vs Southern Ark., 1956 66 yards - Blake Prejean to Chris Fontenot vs JSU, 1997

64 yards - Troy Jones vs Samford 1989 60 yards - Richard Ellender vs USL 1978 57 yards - Rogers Hampton vs Sam Houston 1956 57 yards - Douglas Dutt vs Delaware 1974 56 yards - Troy Jones vs Miss. College 1989 53 yards - Troy Jones vs NE La. 1989 50 yards - Donnie Ashley vs Arkansas Tech 1997 KICKOFF RETURNS 100 yards - Chris Fontenette vs NW State 1992 96 yards - William Davis vs Delaware 1995 94 yards - Khalil Thomas at Nicholls, 10/26/13 94 yards - Toddrick Pendland vs SFA 2007 93 yards - Diontae Spencer at SFA, 11/9/13 93 yards - Ron Alexander vs Sam Houston 1990 92 yards - Donnie Ashley vs Delaware 1995 92 yards - William Davis vs Ark-Monticello 1998 91 yards - Larry Whatley vs NW State 1967 88 yards - Charlie Dollar vs La. College 1955 87 yards - Bernardo Henry vs Texas State 2010 85 yards - Diontae Spencer at SFA, 11/9/13 85 yards - Carol LeBlanc vs Tampa 1963 82 yards - Theron McClendon vs Ball State 1981 PASS INTERCEPTION RETURN 98 yards - Aaron Sam at Nebraska, 9/6/14 98 yards - Ryan Bronson at UCA, 10/5/13 96 yards - David Easterling vs NW State 1990 92 yards - Lamar Thomas vs Weber State 1992 90 yards - Lloyd Guillot vs La Tech 1980 88 yards - Hadley Prince vs Alcorn State 2001 85 yards - Carlton Briscoe vs Lamar 1980 85 yards - Robert Davenport vs NE La. 1980 85 yards - Chad Reeves vs Northern Iowa 1994 76 yards - Guy Morgan at South Florida, 8/31/13 74 yards - Malcolm Bronson vs Texas State 2010 71 yards - Tom Murphy vs NE La. 1977 70 yards - Darrell Jenkins vs Delta State 2008 69 yards - Wallace Scott vs. Weber State, 9/21/13 69 yards - Jerod Jones vs Western Illinois 1997 66 yards - Brant Linde vs E. Washington 2007 64 yards - Rod Gulley vs SFA, 2002 57 yards - Dickie Breaux vs SF Austin 1952 57 yards - Doug Fruge vs West Texas 1978 56 yards - Zack Bronson vs Central Florida 1995 54 yards - Donnie Pitts vs West VA Tech 2001 50 yards - Jamelle Juneau vs S. Virginia 2009 48 yards - Rocke Fournet vs Lamar 1970 48 yards - Zack Bronson vs Northern Iowa 1993 47 yards - Bruce Bolden vs NW State 1997

PUNT RETURNS 93 yards - Richard Ellender vs La Tech 1978 90 yards - Tony Ber vs NW State 1965 85 yards - Tommy Thompson vs Howard 1962 85 yards - Flip Johnson vs SW Texas 1985 84 yards - Zack Bronson vs Jacksonville 1994 84 yards - Richard Ellender vs UTA 1978 81 yards - B. J. Sams vs Youngstown St. 2002 80 yards - Gary Mays vs NE La. 1968 79 yards - Richard Guillory vs USL 1964 78 yards - Billy Blakeman vs La Tech 1971 75 yards - Jesse Castete vs Lamar 1954 70 yards - Jesse Castete vs Lamar 1952 70 yards - Quinten Lawrence vs North Carolina 2008 68 yards - Darius Carey vs. Sioux Falls, 9/17/11 68 yards - Steven Whitehead vs West Virginia Tech 2006 66 yards - William Davis vs Southwest Texas 1998 66 yards - Tarius Davis vs Nicholls State 1999

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FIELD GOALS 54 yards - Eric Roberts vs N. Iowa 1991 53 yards - Lance Wiley vs N. Mexico St. 1987 52 yards - Wayne LaGrappe vs La Tech 1968 52 yards - Josh Lewis vs SE Louisiana 2010 51 yards - Don Stump vs SE La. 1979 51 yards - Blake Bercegeay vs Southern Miss. 2005 50 yards - Lance Wiley vs N. Iowa 1987 50 yards - Carlos Medrano vs SE La. 1972 49 yards - Tony Whittington vs NE La. 1982 49 yards - Don Stump vs NE La. 1979 49 yards - Eric Roberts vs N. Texas 1991 48 yards - Blake Bercegeay vs SE La. 2006 48 yards - Tony Whittington vs West Texas 1981 48 yards - James Moss vs SE La. 1955 48 yards - John Marino vs Youngstown State, 2004 48 yards - John Marino vs Fla. International 2004 47 yards - Josh Lewis vs. Southeastern Louisiana, 9/24/11 47 yards - John Marino vs Sam Houston St.2002 47 yards - Lance Wiley vs Nicholls St. 1986 47 yards - Tony Whittington vs UTA 1983 47 yards - Don Stump vs S. Illinois 1981 47 yards - Don Stump vs La Tech 1981 47 yards - Don Stump vs Tulsa 1979 47 yards - Jan Peebles vs NE La. 1977 47 yards - Conley Hathorn vs Lamar 1976 47 yards - Wayne LaGrappe vs Tenn-Martin 1968 47 yards - Jose Larios vs North Texas 1993 47 yards - John Marino vs Northwestern St. 2003 46 yards - Blake Bercegeay vs NW State 2006 46 yards - Jose Larios vs Illinois State 1994 46 yards - Tony Whittington vs Nicholls St., 1984 46 yards - Don Stump vs La Tech 1980 46 yards - Conley Hathorn vs N. Illinois 1974 46 yards - Jose Larios vs NW State 1992 46 yards - Shonz LaFrenz vs Youngstown St 1997 46 yards - Shonz LaFrenz vs N. Iowa 1999 46 yards - Josh Lewis vs SFA 2010

2006 Jamie Leonard 2005 Kris Bush 2004 Chris Thomas 2003 Vick King 2002 Vick King 2001 Vick King 2000 Aaron Pierce 1999 Jessie Burton 1998 Jessie Burton 1997 William Davis 1996 Derrick Beavers 1995 Henry Fields 1994 Henry Fields 1993 Henry Fields 1992 Henry Fields 1991 Eric Foster 1990 Eric Foster 1989 Tony Citizen 1988 Brian McZeal 1987 Tony Citizen 1986 Tony Citizen 1985 Brian McZeal 1984 Simon Jordan 1983 Buford Jordan 1982 Buford Jordan 1981 Buford Jordan 1980 T. McClendon 1979 Artie Shankle 1978 Artie Shankle 1977 Artie Shankle 1976 Bobby Wilson 1975 Mike McArthur 1974 Bobby Wilson 1973 M. Higginbotham 1972 Enos Hicks 1971 Larry Grissom 1970 Larry Grissom 1969 Larry Grissom 1968 Carol Breaux 1967 W. Keigley 1966 Carol Breaux 1965 Merlin Walet 1964 C. Anastasio 1963 C. Anastasio 1962 T. Thompson 1961 Don Bossier 1960 Jim Langley 1959 Olen Clark 1958 Bobby MaGee 1957 R. Hampton 1956 R. Hampton 1955 Jesse Castete 1954 Jesse Castete 1953 Ed Cormier 1952 Jules Derouen

FUMBLE RETURNS 100 yards - Marcus LeBlanc vs Youngstown 1995 87 yards - Allen Nelson vs UL-Lafayette 2007 83 yards - Patrick Hunter vs Northern Iowa 1994 74 yards - Joe Judge vs Sam Houston 1998 72 yards - Stephen Barrett vs Nicholls State, 2003 65 yards - Anthony Porter vs SW Missouri 1997 65 yards - John Vigers vs Stephen F. Austin, 2004 58 yards - Jimmy Abram vs Sam Houston 2000 55 yards - Brad Archie vs Texas A&M 2001 46 yards - Ronnie McZeal vs NW State 1997 BLOCKED PUNT RETURNS 64 yards - Damon Gladney vs Youngstown 1995 41 yards - Vincent Landrum vs Southwest Texas 1994 32 yards - Joe Judge vs Maine 1999 BLOCKED FIELD GOAL RETURNS 84 yards - Delphfrine Lee vs SW Texas 1997 63 yards - Rod Gulley vs Grambling 2002

All-Time Leaders by Years Year Player 2014 Daniel Sams 2013 Marcus Wiltz 2012 Marcus Wiltz 2011 Andre Anderson 2010 Andre Anderson 2009 T. Pendland 2008 T. Pendland 2007 Kris Bush

RUSHING TC YG 104 765 213 1316 130 671 153 689 172 906 178 1094 219 1471 127 676

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Year Player 2014 Tyler Bolfing 2013 Cody Stroud 2012 Cody Stroud 2011 Cody Stroud 2010 Jacob Bower 2009 Derrick Fourroux 2008 Derrick Fourroux 2007 Derrick Fourroux 2006 Derrick Fourroux 2005 Chris Jones 2004 Scott Pendarvis 2003 Scott Pendarvis 2002 Scott Pendarvis 2001 Slade Nagle 2000 Slade Nagle 1999 Blake Prejean 1998 Blake Prejean 1997 Blake Prejean 1996 Tim Leger 1995 Kerry Joseph 1994 Kerry Joseph

102 114 211 210 216 136 207 180 220 284 133 254 203 171 211 174 136 225 176 190 197 215 213 211 225 205 257 218 140 99 213 187 163 74 154 140 106 185 130 80 149 182 121 103 69 116 94 98 74 92 111 113 108 104 169

626 487 995 1284 1140 813 880 771 1229 1422 680 1244 1149 881 1248 701 568 1223 833 743 1149 860 1055 1026 1140 1300 1299 1000 779 514 882 825 863 406 940 639 514 1170 496 391 660 924 609 601 372 502 321 516 350 461 626 568 729 511

PASSING Att. Cmp. 146 79 370 211 278 170 301 183 199 113 322 206 277 169 218 125 217 118 134 65 213 121 244 142 289 163 198 113 317 180 171 94 320 171 373 218 288 143 318 168 315 153

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Int. Yds Td 3 990 6 7 2935 28 5 2102 19 10 2009 9 9 1476 8 7 2477 20 5 2205 18 5 2054 16 7 1490 10 9 1016 6 14 1322 6 6 2186 18 6 2050 11 14 1279 12 18 2222 16 11 1168 8 9 2293 12 17 3068 15 18 2361 15 15 2485 27 12 2047 12

Pct. .541 .570 .612 .608 .568 .640 .610 .573 .544 .485 .568 .582 .564 .571 .568 .550 .534 .584 .497 .528 .486

1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970 1969 1968 1967 1966 1965 1964 1963 1962 1961 1960 1959 1958 1957 1956 1955 1954 1953 1952

Kerry Joseph Kerry Joseph Eric Acheson Wes Watts Scott Dieterich Scott Dieterich Scott Dieterich Scott Dieterich S. Brooks Don Richards Don Richard S. Starring S. Starring S. Starring Chad Millet W. Lejeune Jim Morvant T. McFarland J. Thibodeaux J. Thibodeaux J. Thibodeaux Greg Davis Allan Dennis Greg Davis Greg Davis Ricky Miller D. Bourgeois D. Bourgeois R. Guillory R. Guillory T. Thompson R. Guillory Don Breaux Don Breaux Don Breaux Don Breaux Robert Morris Max Jones Don Ladner Don Fontenot Max Jones Lester Landry

Year Player 2014 Daniel Sams 2013 Cody Stroud 2012 Cody Stroud 2011 Cody Stroud 2010 Jacob Bower 2009 D. Fourroux 2008 D. Fourroux 2007 D. Fourroux 2006 D. Fourroux 2005 Chris Jones 2004 Scott Pendarvis 2003 Scott Pendarvis 2002 Scott Pendarvis 2001 Slade Nagle 2000 Slade Nagle 1999 Blake Prejean 1998 Blake Prejean 1997 Blake Prejean 1996 Tim Leger 1995 Kerry Joseph 1994 Kerry Joseph 1993 Kerry Joseph 1992 Kerry Joseph 1991 Eric Acheson 1990 Wes Watts 1989 Scott Dieterich 1988 Brian McZeal 1987 Scott Dieterich 1986 Scott Dieterich 1985 Subester Brooks 1984 Don Richards 1983 Buford Jordan 1982 Stephen Starring 1981 Stephen Starring

282 199 221 253 180 132 250 279 193 217 138 144 150 129 123 57 106 100 152 171 130 138 101 146 56 108 110 147 49 47 63 42 103 119 47 35 43 42 33 46 64 92

138 106 94 115 79 42 98 141 80 112 54 59 70 52 47 31 42 41 72 71 64 64 47 71 23 43 47 59 21 20 33 15 55 65 24 15 20 27 13 19 22 27

12 8 12 15 7 9 13 11 11 9 9 11 6 12 11 4 4 6 10 11 9 11 3 10 4 11 9 14 8 2 3 2 4 5 7 5 2 2 8 3 2 5

1981 1361 1096 1532 1087 643 1114 2031 1091 1449 664 820 1247 1006 769 549 480 541 1071 1221 1124 863 747 1047 321 610 676 857 237 278 402 208 713 869 453 244 278 466 154 270 313 514

TOTAL OFFENSE Ply Rush Pass 201 711 624 409 -83 2935 315 -47 2102 356 -119 2009 236 57 1476 452 636 2477 392 447 2205 333 550 2054 340 377 1490 163 -21 1016 245 -78 1322 285 -111 2186 354 -65 2050 226 -82 1279 340 -25 2222 117 1 1168 229 97 2293 307 -46 3068 407 175 2361 454 553 2485 466 681 2047 412 359 1981 317 209 1361 275 119 1096 301 -82 1532 242 116 1087 176 801 0 318 -68 1114 344 -34 2031 291 120 1091 330 -158 1449 212 1007 0 308 444 820 318 488 1267

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Total 1335 2852 2055 1890 1533 3113 2652 2604 1867 995 1244 2075 1985 1197 2197 1169 2390 3022 2536 3038 2728 2340 1570 1251 2450 1208 801 1046 1997 1211 1291 1007 1264 1745

.489 .533 .425 .454 .438 .318 .392 .505 .415 .516 .391 .409 .467 .403 .387 .544 .396 .410 .473 .415 .492 .464 .465 .486 .410 .398 .427 .401 .356 .426 .524 .357 .534 .546 .511 .429 .465 .643 .394 .413 .344 .293

G.Avg 133.5 219.4 186.8 171.8 153.3 259.4 241.1 217.0 155.6 110.6 113.1 172.9 132.3 119.7 183.1 194.8 199.2 201.5 230.5 217.0 209.8 180.0 120.7 113.7 131.8 109.8 72.8 104.6 181.5 110.1 109.6 125.9 114.9 158.6

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1980 Stephen Starring 348 974 1006 1980 1979 Chad Millet 212 217 769 986 1978 Artie Shankle 140 727 0 727 1977 T. McFarland 147 141 495 636 1976 T. McFarland 272 567 541 1108 1975 Johnnie Thibodeaux 260 251 1071 1322 1974 Johnnie Thibodeaux 268 319 1221 1540 1973 Johnnie Thibodeaux 194 148 1124 1272 1972 Enos Hicks 154 906 0 906 1971 Allan Dennis 162 170 747 917 1970 Greg Davis 240 18 1029 1011 1969 Larry Grissom 185 1149 0 1149 1968 Ricky Miller 234 322 610 932 1967 David Bourgeois 216 267 673 943 1966 David Bourgeois 232 107 857 964 1965 Merlin Walet 182 914 0 914 1964 Charles Anastasio 121 593 0 593 1963 Tommy Thompson 124 263 402 665 1962 Tommy Thompson 102 353 187 540 1961 Don Breaux 136 11 713 724 1960 Don Breaux 174 59 869 928 1959 Don Breaux 116 325 453 778 1958 Don Breaux 76 124 244 368 1957 Robert Morris 131 408 278 686 1956 Rogers Hampton 115 596 34 630 1955 Jesse Castete 113 547 0 547 1954 Jesse Castete 109 684 0 684 1953 Ed Cormier 104 481 0 481 1952 Jules Derouen 169 1313 0 1313

PASS RECEIVING Player PC Yds Jereon McGilvery 31 433 Diontae Spencer 50 835 Darius Carey 32 497 Darius Carey 42 487 Corday Clark 30 241 Immanuel Friddle 34 457 Steven Whitehead 57 810 Carlese Franklin 50 823 S. Whitehead 48 609 Quinten Lawrence 27 572 Henry Smith 64 780 B. J. Sams 63 889 B. J. Sams 46 658 Jermaine Martin 45 699 Jermaine Martin 45 801 Eric Chew 28 545 William Davis 43 594 Donnie Ashley 62 836 William Davis 37 692 Terence Davis 56 1108 Terence Davis 50 779 Adam Henry 28 690 Adam Henry 32 553 Bobby Smith 16 217 B. Ferdinand 21 322 J. Delhomme 17 313 J. Delhomme 21 414 Brian McZeal 21 242 Flip Johnson 63 949 Arthur Alexander 32 600 Keith Ortego 32 602 Keith Ortego 21 340 Mark Barousse 20 450 Mark Barousse 21 557 Mark Barousse 11 308 Harry Price 25 386 Richard Ellender 23 402 Alan Heisser 20 224 Alan Heisser 23 378 Gary Broussard 16 314 Tommy Thomason 20 394 Gary Broussard 18 437 James Moore 29 445 James Moore 15 277 James Moore 28 349 Larry Whatley 14 321 Larry Whatley 21 227

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165.0 82.1 66.1 57.8 92.3 120.2 140.0 127.2 82.4 83.4 92.0 114.9 93.2 94.3 96.4 101.6 65.9 83.1 60.0 80.4 92.8 86.4 36.8 68.6 62.0 60.8 68.4 48.1 131.3

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33 22 18 11 26 6 19 16 14 7 6 18 8 8

471 254 231 225 393 113 292 264 275 132 82 262 102 135

KICKOFF RETURNS Player G No. Yds. Khalil Thomas 11 20 429 Diontae Spencer 13 29 853 Diontae Spencer 11 12 264 Champlain Babin 9 23 530 Bernardo Henry 14 358 Champlain Babin 12 26 494 Bernardo Henry 8 15 434 Elrick Jones 12 15 375 Steven Whitehead 19 455 Steven Whitehead 15 342 Carlese Franklin 29 664 B. J. Sams 22 248 B. J. Sams 14 353 B. J. Sams 15 378 Jermaine Martin 18 342 Jermaine Martin 18 454 William Davis 10 291 Donnie Ashley 15 13 273 Donnie Ashley 11 16 395 Donnie Ashley 10 9 254 Damien Morris 11 257 Chris Fontenette 19 308 Chris Fontenette 12 309 Ronald Alexander 16 304 Jeff Delhomme 16 357 Troy Jones 23 533 Troy Jones 23 501 Brian McZeal 15 373 Flip Johnson 30 664 Flip Johnson 14 238 Flip Johnson 17 356 Simon Jordan 13 238 Flip Johnson 28 547 Theron McClendon 16 361 Artie Shankle 22 483 Mike McArthur 23 471 Mike McArthur 24 542 Mike McArthur 19 430 Pat Victor 21 385 Enos Hicks 20 431 Spencer Thomas 11 262 Spencer Thomas 19 330 George Colburn 13 266 Larry Whatley 14 242 Larry Whatley 15 367 Tony Ber 17 319 Craig Henry 14 323 Doug Harson 9 165 Lloyd Guillot 7 162 Lloyd Guillot 8 179 Lloyd Guillot 7 165 Lloyd Guillot 9 173 Olen Clark 12 215 Dick Harris 10 184 Rogers Hampton 6 183

Year Player 2014 Ernest Celestie 2013 Diontae Spencer 2012 Darius Carey

2 2 1 1 7 0 2 3 1 1 0 2 1 0 Td 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Avg. 21.5 29.4 22.0 23.0 25.6 19.0 28.9 25.0 23.9 22.8 22.8 11.2 25.2 25.2 19.0 25.2 29.1 21.0 24.6 28.2 23.6 16.2 25.7 19.0 22.3 23.1 21.7 24.8 22.1 17.0 20.9 18.3 19.5 22.5 21.9 20.4 22.5 22.6 18.3 21.5 23.8 17.3 20.4 17.2 24.4 18.7 23.0 18.3 23.1 22.3 23.5 19.2 17.9 18.4

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PUNT RETURNS G No. Yds Td AVG 9 12 51 0 4.2 13 20 152 1 7.6 11 18 219 0 12.2

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2011 Darius Carey 11 2010 Diontae Spencer 11 2009 Champlain Babin 12 2008 Steven Whitehead 11 2007 Carlese Franklin 12 2006 Steven Whitehead 2005 Steven Whitehead 2004 Carlese Franklin 2003 B. J. Sams 2002 B. J. Sams 2001 B. J. Sams 2000 Marcus Turner 1999 Aaron Pierce 1998 William Davis 1997 Donnie Ashley 15 1996 Zack Bronson 8 1995 Zack Bronson 15 1994 Zack Bronson 1993 Erwin Brown 1992 Ronald Alexander 1991 Ronald Alexander 1990 Jeff Delhomme 1989 Troy Jones 1988 Troy Jones 1987 Arthur Alexander 1986 Flip Johnson 1985 Flip Johnson 1984 Flip Johnson 1983 Derrick Batiste 1982 Flip Johnson 1981 Derrick Batiste 1980 Derrick Batiste 1979 Theron McClendon 1978 Richard Ellender 1977 Richard Ellender 1976 Richard Ellender 1975 Ralph Phillips 1974 Douglas Dutt 1973 Pat Victor 1972 Billy Blakeman 1971 Billy Blakeman 1970 Spencer Thomas 1969 Jeep Colburn 1968 Gary Mays 1967 Ricky Miller 1966 Tony Ber 1965 Tony Ber 1964 Richard Guillory 1963 Lloyd Guillot 1962 Lloyd Guillot 1961 Lloyd Guillot 1960 Lloyd Guillot 1959 Olen Clark 1958 Dick Harris 1957 1956 Rogers Hampton 1955 Charlie Dollar Year Player 2014 Jean Breaux 2013 Jean Breaux 2012 Jean Breaux 2011 Ben Bourgeois 2010 Ben Bourgeois 2009 Beau Lasseigne 2008 Blake Bercegeay 2007 Blake Bercegeay 2006 Blake Bercegeay 2005 Jason Cook 2004 Jason Cook 2003 Jason Cook 2002 Jason Cook 2001 David Latta 2000 David Latta 1999 David Latta 1998 David Latta 1997 Brian Stewart 1996 Brian Stewart

14 7 15 20 22 21 19 21 27 41 16 28 21 35 44 4 34 22 38 30 35 24 37 30 16 14 19 21 20 17 19 15 13 22 13 17 12 11 28 14 21 12 9 8 7 17 10 7 12 12 11 6 7 7

237 60 164 147 213 353 255 130 267 471 184 152 273 361 528 44 311 275 414 254 236 208 384 260 133 50 191 152 190 100 148 96 98 398 45 131 57 134 175 19 171 86 98 110 79 195 207 145 150 150 133 66 73 73

1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

16.9 8.6 10.9 7.3 9.6 16.8 13.4 6.2 9.8 11.4 11.5 5.4 13.0 10.3 12.0 11.0 9.1 12.5 10.8 8.4 6.7 8.6 10.4 8.7 8.3 3.6 10.0 7.2 9.5 5.8 7.7 6.4 7.5 18.1 3.4 7.7 4.7 11.9 6.2 1.4 8.4 7.6 10.9 13.7 11.3 11.4 20.7 20.7 12.5 12.5 12.0 11.0 10.4 10.4

8 12

238 169

1 0

29.7 14.1

PUNTING No. Yds 54 2197 59 2331 48 1981 53 1905 55 2033 37 1375 41 1572 45 1796 51 2009 30 1173 30 1298 50 1912 83 3060 67 2621 56 2242 57 2353 60 2534 62 2427 47 1850

Avg. 40.7 39.5 41.3 35.9 37.0 37.2 38.3 39.9 39.4 39.1 43.3 38.2 36.9 39.1 40.0 41.3 42.2 39.1 39.4

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1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1989 1988 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970 1969 1968 1967 1966 1965 1964 1963 1962 1961 1960 1959 1958 1957 1956 1955 1954 1953

Brian Stewart Brian Stewart Pat Neck Pat Neck Pat Neck Jim Poirier Jim Poirier Jim Poirier Jim Poirier Mike Holleman Benny May Benny May Benny May Troy Morris Don Stump Don Stump Don Stump Don Stump Terry McFarland Terry McFarland Terry McFarland James Meche James Meche James Meche Ronnie Klumpp Ronnie Klumpp Terry Guillory Gene Beachly Gene Beachly Coco Rossitto Gene Beachly Gene Beachly Tommy Thompson Tommy Thompson Larry Guidry Charles Stevenson Olen Clark Olen Clark Rogers Hampton Rogers Hampton Mac Bryan Max Jones Jesse Castete

Year 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981

Player Alex Kjellsten Ryan Rome Josh Lewis Josh Lewis Josh Lewis Toddrick Penland Toddrick Pendland Blake Bercegeay Blake Bercegeay Blake Bercegeay Chris Thomas John Marino John Marino Luke Lawton Charlie Hebert Shonz LaFrenz Jessie Burton Shonz LaFrenz Shonz LaFrenz Jose Larios Jose Larios Jose Larios Jose Larios Eric Roberts Eric Roberts Tony Citizen Lance Wiley Lance Wiley Lance Wiley Lance Wiley T. Whittington T. Whittington Buford Jordan Buford Jordan

65 69 63 85 91 73 69 64 78 53 81 62 68 64 41 64 71 59 55 59 31 50 58 14 49 57 46 71 37 60 25 40 16 31 45 49 38 18 12 27 10 14 15

2453 2666 2638 3393 3727 2914 2670 2551 3090 2011 2954 2422 2713 2433 1794 2630 2989 2338 2144 2163 1236 1842 2178 530 1955 2145 1733 2788 1503 2367 1017 1507 572 1135 1674 1720 1281 703 469 808 337 502 563

SCORING TD PAT/FG - 38/8 - 60/12 - 42/11 - 32/11 - 13/26 19 2/2 15 - - 54/56 - 33/18 - 16/16 11 - - 45/16 - 52/14 9 1/1 - 29/12 - 25/13 19 - 42/25 - 15/8 - 52/16 - 35/14 - 38/24 - 33/12 - 17/17 - 17/19 15 2/0 - 17/13 - 16/11 - 25/11 - 20/6 - 26/13 - 19/17 10 0/0 18 1/0

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37.7 38.6 41.9 39.9 40.9 40.0 38.6 39.8 39.4 37.9 36.5 39.7 39.9 38.0 43.8 41.1 42.1 39.6 39.0 36.7 32.9 36.8 37.6 37.8 39.9 37.6 37.7 39.3 40.6 39.4 40.7 37.7 35.8 36.6 37.2 35.1 33.7 39.0 39.1 29.9 33.7 35.9 37.5 TOT 62 96 75 65 65 118 90 78 87 64 66 93 94 56 65 64 114 117 39 100 77 110 69 68 73 92 56 49 58 38 65 70 60 110

1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970 1969 1968 1967 1966 1965 1964 1963 1962 1961 1960 1959 1958 1957 1956 1955 1954

1953 1952

Don Stump Don Stump Don Stump Jan Peebles Bobby Wilson M. McArthur M. Higginbotham Conley Hathorn B. Boudreaux Larry Grissom Larry Grissom Larry Grissom W. LaGrappe Several R. C. Slocum Merlin Walet R. Guillory D. Lester D. Lester Don Bossier Don Breaux Harold Thomas S. Stribling R. Hampton R. Hampton Jesse Castete Mac Bryan Jesse Castete Dickie Breaux J. Derouen

- - - - 10 10 10 - 9 14 5 12 - 2 4 9 3 11 7 6 4 7 3 7 9 7 5 5 5 17

35/9 24/15 33/10 14/5 0/0 2/0 0/0 25/7 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 18/6 0/0 1/0 0/0 6/1 2/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 2/0 3/0 4/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0

69 69 63 29 60 64 60 46 54 84 30 72 36 12 26 54 27 68 42 36 24 42 20 45 58 43 30 30 30 102

PASS INTERCEPTIONS Player No. Yds Brent Spikes 4 156 Guy Morgan 4 143 Guy Morgan 3 5 Ryan Bronson 3 1 Darrell Jenkins 4 53 Malcolm Bronson 5 94 Seth Thomas 3 39 Jeremy Haynes 3 83 Marcus Brown 4 52 Jamelle Juneau 4 96 Lawrence Darby 3 40 Chris White 4 43 Keith Smith 4 8 Rod Gulley 9 160 Arthur Goodly 5 21 Bruce Bolden 3 36 Jerod Jones 3 2 Tarius Davis 4 59 Tarius Davis 3 42 Delphfrine Lee 5 58 Anthony Porter 5 19 Charles Ayro 3 50 Zack Bronson 5 109 Zack Bronson 4 87 Zack Bronson 9 261 Lance Guidry 5 63 Ron Alexander 5 53 Kip Texada 4 72 Mike Pierce 5 22 Mike Pierce 4 3 Ber. Davenport 4 38 Tommy Fontenot 2 25 Anthony Lewis 5 73 Todd McArthur 6 22 Mark Hamilton 5 24 Todd McArthur 5 18 Clay Rougeau 4 21 Derrick Batiste 5 19 Rob. Davenport 4 97 Bryan Hicks 5 12 Chas. Jefferson 6 50 Chas. Jefferson 4 6 Tom Murphy 4 106 Chas. Jefferson 7 45 Preston Lanier 7 80 Douglas Dutt 3 54 Billy Blakeman 4 85 Billy Blakeman 4 62

Td 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0

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1971 Billy Blakeman 1970 Billy Blakeman 1969 several 1968 Jim Fleming 1967 Michael Phillips 1966 Al Hebert 1965 several 1964 Tony Ber 1963 T. Thompson 1962 Lloyd Guillot Richard Guillory 1961 Chas. Stevenson 1960 Chas. Stevenson 1959 several Year Player 2014 Brent Spikes 2013 Aaron Sam 2012 Terence Cahee 2011 Malcolm Bronson 2010 Deron Minor 2009 Malcolm Bronson 2008 Allen Nelson 2007 Allen Nelson 2006 Allen Nelson 2005 Jamelle Juneau 2004 Ked Nicholas 2003 Rod Royal 2002 Rod Royal 2001 Arthur Goodly 2000 Hadley Prince 1999 Wayne Cordova 1998 Charles Ayro 1997 Charles Ayro 1996 Charles Ayro 1995 Chad Reeves 1994 V. Landrum 1993 Terry Irving 1992 Terry Irving 1991 Terry Irving 1990 Mike Pierce 1989 Darrin Andrus 1988 D. Babineaux 1987 Randy Moss 1986 Randy Moss 1985 V. Robichaux 1984 V. Robichaux 1983 James Hughes 1982 James Hughes 1981 R. Guilbeaux 1980 Daryl Burckel 1979 Clay Carroll 1978 Doug Fruge 1977 Bob Howell 1976 Doug Fruge 1975 Bob Howell 1974 Mike Ratcliff 1973 R. Battaglio 1972 L. Rawlinson 1971 L. Rawlinson 1970 R. Vidrine 1969 R. Vidrine 1968 Gary Maxey 1967 R. Vidrine 1966 Art O’Reilly 1965 Errol Eschete 1964 Errol Eschete 1963 Gerald Conner 1962 Walter Burden 1961 1960 Johnny Steed 1959 Olen Clark 1958 W. Zimmerman 1956 Don Tumey

7 10 2 6 3 3 3 2 2 3 3 4 7 3

76 107

0 0

74 17 25

0 0 0

17 8 18 16 25 128

0 0 0 0 0 0

TACKLES Position Safety Safety Safety Safety Linebacker Safety Linebacker Linebacker Linebacker Safety Linebacker Linebacker Linebacker Safety Safety Linebacker Linebacker Linebacker Linebacker Linebacker Linebacker Linebacker Linebacker Linebacker Safety Linebacker Linebacker Linebacker Linebacker Linebacker Linebacker Linebacker Linebacker Linebacker Linebacker Tackle Linebacker Linebacker Linebacker Linebacker Linebacker Linebacker Linebacker Linebacker Linebacker Safety Linebacker Linebacker Linebacker Guard Guard Linebacker Linebacker

Tackles 83 84 101 90 111 89 95 102 119 63 79 116 160 110 106 113 137 171 113 119 153 159 125 132 109 79 133 81 100 133 104 86 109 79 104 111 156 156 83 90 78 65 102 71 104 61 63 53 46 50 37 35 45

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Yds (TC) 304 (30) 242 (39) 234 (25) 233 (30) 226 (31) 223 (21) 218 (38) 215 (30) 213 (21) 212 (46) 211 (26)

TOP 100 YARD GAME RUSHING Player, Opponent (Year) Tony Citizen vs Prairie View (1986) Toddrick Pendland vs SFA (2008) Stephen Starring vs Arkansas St. (1980) Larry Grissom vs NE La. (1969) Tony Citizen vs Lamar (1989) Henry Fields vs Idaho (1992) Tony Citizen vs Lamar (1987) Vick King vs Grambling (2003) Jules Derouen vs Sam Hosuton (1952) Theron McClendon vs La Tech (1979) Vick King vs Jacksonville St. (2001)

Yds (TC) 234 (25) 177 (16) 139 (18) 135 (13) 135 (16) 134 (14) 130 (20) 128 (11) 118 (30) 113 (10) 112 (13) 108 (22) 104 (23) 102 (22) 101 (15)

Player, Opponent (year) Stephen Starring vs Arkansas St. (1980) Kerry Joseph vs Idaho (1994) Kerry Joseph vs Troy State (1993) Daniel Sams vs. Nicholls (10/4/14) Robert Morris vs Sam Houston St. (1957) Ricky Miller vs Tenn-Martin (1969) Daniel Sams at Sam Houston State (10/11/14) Chad Millet vs Northwestern St. (1979) Ricky Miller vs Troy State (1969) Kerry Joseph vs Sam Houston St. (1995) Daniel Sams vs. Abilene Christian (10/18/14) Kerry Joseph vs Marshall (1995) Stephen Starring vs Texas A&I (1982) Derrick Fourroux vs S. Dakota St. (2008) Derrick Fourroux vs Nicholls St. (2007)

210 (21) 208 (25) 208 (25) 203 (22) 199 (27) 195 (33) 194 (24) 193 (16) 189 (19) 189 (33) 188 (25) 187 (28) 182 (21) 181 (17) 177 (16) 174 (17) 173 (24) 172 (31) 172 (31) 172 (17) 172 (16) 171 (36) 171 (21) 169 (13) 169 (25) 167 (15) 167 (18) 164 (20) 164 (30) 164 (17) 163 (38) 162 (22) 162 (22) 161 (24) 161 (17) 157 (33) 157 (30) 156 (27) 156 (21) 154 (30) 152 (13) 150 (38)

Jules Derouen vs Tampa (1952) Buford Jordan vs NE La. (1981) Vick King vs Jacksonville (2002) Theron McClendon vs Nicholls St. (1980) Jessie Burton vs Southern Utah (1998) Vick King vs Maine (2001) Toddrick Pendland vs Sam Houston (2008) Henry Fields vs Illinois St. (1994) William Davis vs N, Iowa (1997) Theron McClendon vs Ark. St. (1980) Chris Thomas vs Texas State (2004) Enos Hicks vs Ark. St. (1972) Tony Citizen vs SW Texas (1989) Marcus Wiltz at UCA (10/5/13) Kerry Joseph vs Idaho (1994) Enos Hicks vs Ark. St. (1972) Toddrick Pendland vs SE La. (2008) Chris Thomas vs Florida Int. (2004) Buford Jordan vs West Texas (1983) Jules Derouen vs SF Austin (1952) Theron McClendon vs Nicholls St. (1981) Buford Jordan vs Indiana St. (1982) Carol Breaux vs SE La. (1966) Kelvin Bennett at Nicholls (10/26/13) Simon Jordan vs USL (1984) Bryan Foster vs E. Illinois (1993) Tony Citizen vs Nicholls St. (1986) Theron McClendon vs Lamar (1980) Larry Grissom vs NE La. (1971) Jules DeRouen vs NE La. (1952) Aaron Pierce vs Jacksonville (1999) Kelvin Bennett at Lamar (11/23/13) Buford Jordan vs UTA (1981) Chris Thomas vs Sam Houston (2004) Toddrick Pendland vs Texas State (2008) Buford Jordan vs Lamar (1983) Buford Jordan vs Ark. St. (1983) Brian McZeal vs NW St. (1985) Vick King vs S. Utah (2003) Buford Jordan vs La Tech (1983) Jessie Burton vs Prairie View (2000) Jessie Burton vs SW Mo. (2000)

QB 100 YARD RUSHING GAMES

200 YARD PASSING GAMES Yds(Cmp/Att) Player, Opponent (Year) 405 366 361 358 346 333 331 317 317 314

(25/43) (30/43) (19/24) (15/19) (34/46) (17/33) (16/32) (21/34) (21/44) (22/33)

Subester Brooks vs Nicholls St. (1985) Cody Stroud vs. West Alabama (9/14/13) Scott Pendarvis vs Sam Houston (2003) Blake Prejean vs Nicholls St. (1997) Cody Stroud at UTSA (11/10/12) Cody Stroud at Stephen F. Austin (11/9/13) Slade Nagle vs NW State (2000) Kerry Joseph vs Stephen F. Austin (1995) Tim Leger vs Northern Iowa (1996) Derrick Fourrux vs C. Arkansas (2008)

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312 (24/38) 309 (14/34) 308 (24/39) 297 (18/28) 297 (24/38) 292 (13/22) 288 (21/43) 287 (13/37) 283 (15/34) 283 (21/47) 283 (18/28) 281 (22/41) 281 (21/30) 277 (13-19) 274 (17/28) 274 (27/39) 270 (19/30) 267 (15/28) 265 (16/41) 265 (18/30) 263 (18/27) 261 (15/16) 258 (11/13) 256 (20/27) 255 (18/40) 255 (21/38) 254 (18/29) 254 (18/31) 252 (12/26) 251 (21/30) 251 (14/30) 251 (12/23) 251 (10/25) 251 (17/22) 250 (21/37) 249 (15/22) 245 (12/24) 244 (21/38) 243 (16/24) 242 (24/27) 242 (17/29) 241 (10/14) 240 (12/29) 239 (20/320 239 (13/20) 238 (13/20) 238 (23/30) 235 (15/35) 231 (16/27) 230 (10/11) 228 (15/19) 227 (9/22) 226 (16/24) 226 (14/27) 226 (13/22) 226 (11/26) 225 (15/22) 223 (14/24) 223 (12/17) 222 (15/26) 219 (22/31) 218 (22/27) 217 (19/32) 216 (15/27) 215 (21/44) 213 (19/36) 212 (15/22) 212 (13/28) 210 (18/37) 210 (16/27) 210 (11/14) 209 (11/17) 208 (22/51) 207 (12/21) 207 (15/26) 207 (23/40) 206 (13/19) 206 (15/22) 206 (14/29) 204 (11/23) 203 (13/23) 203 (11/18) 203 (13/28) 203 (13/16) 202 (11/17) 202 (14/25)

Cody Stroud at Central Arkansas (10/15/11) Tim Leger vs Stephen F. Austin (1996) Derrick Fourroux vs Texas State (2008) Scott Dieterich vs N. Iowa (1986) Derrick Fourroux vs S. Dakota St. (2008) Wes Watts vs NW State (1990) Blake Prejean vs S. Utah (1999) Wes Watts vs Montana (1990) Tim Leger vs Sam Houston (1996) Kerry Joseph vs Montana (1994) Scott Dieterich vs Lamar (1986) Blake Prejean vs NW State (1998) Derrick Fourroux vs Sam Houston (2007) Cody Stroud at Central Arkansas (10/5/13) Cody Stroud at Nicholls (11/3/12) Blake Prejean vs Troy State (1997) Kerry Joseph vs NE La. (l992) Cody Stroud vs. Sam Houston State (10/19/13) Scott Dieterich vs La Tech (1986) Chris Jones vs Sam Houston (2004) Kerry Joseph vs NW State (1994) Mark Fontenot vs SE La. (2007) Scott Pendarvis vs Nicholls St. (2003) Cody Stroud at Weber State (9/15/12) Cody Stroud vs. Jacksonville State (12/7/13) Blake Prejean vs SW Missouri (1997) Scott Pendarvis vs Southern (2004) Scott Dieterich vs NE La. (1986) Scott Dieterich vs N. Texas(1989) Cody Stroud vs. Ark-Pine Bluff (9/7/13) Kerry Joseph vs Illinois St. (1993) Blake Prejean vs Troy State (1998) Stephen Starring vs Lamar (1981) Chris Jones vs Fla. Inter. (2004) Slade Nagle vs SW Mo. (2000) Stephen Starring vs West Tex. (1981) Kerry Joseph vs Idaho (1995) Scott Pendarvis vs W. Kentucky (2002) Blake Prejean vs Jacksonville (1998) Scott Pendarvis vs Nicholls St. (2004) Mark Fontenot vs SE La. (2005) Derrick Fourroux vs Texas State (10/14) Tim Leger vs SW Missouri (1996) Slade Nagle vs Ga.Southern (2000) Johnnie Thibodeaux vs West Tex (1975) Kerry Joseph vs Central Florida (1995) Blake Prejean vs N. Iowa (1999) Eric Acheson vs N. Iowa (1992) Chris Jones vs Ga. Southern (2005) Blake Prejean vs SE Oklahoma (1997) Derrick Fourroux vs Delta State (2008) Stephen Starring vs SE La. (1983) Cody Stroud vs. Sioux Falls (9/10/11) Derrick Fourroux vs NW St. (2006) Scott Pendarvis vs Texas St. (2003) Blake Prejean vs NW State (1997) Slade Nagle vs W. Va. Tech (2001) Blake Prejean vs SW Texas (1997) Derrick Fourroux vs Southern Utah (2007) Slade Nagle vs Alcorn St. (2000) Tim Leger vs Angelo State (1996) Cody Stroud at Kansas (9/3/11) Cody Stroud at Northwestern State (10/1/11) Derrick Fourroux vs Nicholls St. (2008) Blake Prejean vs UMass (1998) Scott Pendarvis vs SE La. (2004) Blake Prejean vs Sam Houston (1998) Don Richards vs Ark. St. (1984) Scott Dieterich vs Ark. St. (1986) Blake Prejean vs Delaware (1997) Slade Nagle vs Nicholls St. (1999) Tim Leger vs Ark-Monticello (1996) Scott Dieterich vs La Tech (1987) Cody Stroud at South Florida (8/31/13) Kerry Joseph vs Delaware (1995) Blake Prejean vs Maine (1999) Blake Prejean vs Jacksonville St. (1997) Scott Pendarvis vs SFA (2003) Scott Pendarvis vs S. Utah (2003) Johnnie Thibodeaux vs La Tech (1974) Tim Leger vs SW Texas (1996) Scott Pendarvis vs Ga. Southern (2003) Kerry Joseph vs N. Texas (1992) Scott Pendarvis vs W. Kentucky (2002) Johnnie Thibodeaux vs SE La. (1973) Blake Prejean vs SE Oklahoma (1998)

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(11/21) (14/24) (17/33) (12/25) (19/31) (7/12) (18/32)

Yds (PC) 208 (10) 199 (7) 186 (6) 177 (4) 173 (7) 164 (9) 159 (7) 159 (8) 159 (4) 158 (6) 157 (6) 152 (7) 152 (5) 151 (8) 150 (5) 147 (7) 147 (7) 146 (7) 146 (9) 145 (4) 135 (7) 127 (9) 127 (4) 127 (4) 127 (9) 122 (6) 122 (5) 120 (4) 119 (3) 118 (6) 117 (8) 116 (5) 116 (7) 115 (7) 115 (9) 115 (5) 115 (7) 114 (5) 113 (4) 112 (4) 112 (9) 111 (7) 111 (6) 111 (6) 111 (7) 110 (8) 109 (7) 109 (5) 109 (2) 107 (2) 107 (4) 106 (6) 106 (7) 106 (3) 106 (8) 106 (2) 106 (7) 105 (5) 105 (4) 105 (4) 104 (5) 104 (3) 104 (7) 104 (5) 104 (5) 102 (8) 102 (3) 101 (3) 101 (8) 100 (5) 100 (2) 100 (3)

Blake Prejean vs TAM (King) (1999) Eric Acheson vs S. Houston(1991) Scott Dieterich vs SFA (1987) Cody Stroud vs. Northwestern State (9/29/12) Cody Stroud vs. Sam Houston State (9/22/11) Stephen Starring vs UTA (1980) Blake Prejean vs Montana (1997)

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Arthur Alexander vs Nicholls St. (1985, S. Brooks) Quinten Lawrence vs Nicholls St. (2005, Jones/Fontenot) Britt Brodhead vs Sam Houston (2003, S. Pendarvis) Mark Barousse vs SE La. (1982, S. Starring) Jermaine Martin vs NW St. (2000, S. Nagle) Flip Johnson vs Lamar (1987, Scott Dieterich) Terence Davis vs SFA (1995, Kerry Joseph) Chris Fontenot vs Troy St. (1996, Tim Leger) Carlese Franklin vs NW State (2007, D. Fourroux) Damien Morris vs Montana (1994, K. Joseph) Britt Brodhead vs SFA (2003, S. Pendarvis) Diontae Spencer at SFA (11/9/13, Stroud) Mark Barousse vs Lamar (1981, S. Starring) Flip Johnson vs La Tech (1986, Scott Dieterich) Adam Henry vs Illinois St. (1993, Kerry Joseph) Richard Ellender vs UTA (1978, Wendell Lejeune and Chad Millet) B. J. Sams vs Montana (2002, Scott Pendarvis) Andy Bertrand vs Sam Houston (2004, Chris Jones) Steven Whitehead vs NW State (2006, D. Fourroux) Terence Davis vs Idaho (1994, Kerry Joseph) B. J. Sams vs W. Va. Tech (2001, Slade Nagle) Flip Johnson vs NE La. (1986, Scott Dieterich) Damien Morris vs NW State (1997, Prejean) Damien Morris vs Delaware (1997, Prejean) Carlese Franklin vs Sam Houston (2007, Fourroux) Diontae Spencer vs. West Alabama (7/14/13, Stroud) Nic Jacobs at South Florida (8/31/13, Stroud) Damien Morris vs Nicholls St. (1997, Prejean) Keffian Smith vs Jacksonville (1998, Prejean) Terence Davis vs Youngstown (1995, K. Joseph) Keith Ortego vs La Tech (1983, Don Richards) Diontae Spencer vs. SHSU (10/19/13, Stroud) Carlese Franklin vs S. Dakota (2007, D. Fourroux) Carlese Franklin vs SE La. (2007, Mark Fontenot) Henry Smith vs Southern (2003, S. Pendarvis) Britt Brodhead vs Texas State (2003, S. Pendarvis) B. J. Sams vs Grambling (2003, S. Pendarvis) Jeff Delhomme vs Lamar (1989, Scott Dieterich) Wes Briscoe vs. Sioux Falls (2011, Cody Stroud) Terence Davis vs Central Florida (1995, K. Joseph) Henry Smith vs Sam Houston (2004, Chris Jones) Eric Chew vs NW State (1998, Prejean) B. J. Sams vs W. Kentucky (2002, Scott Pendarvis) Jimmy Redmond vs Ga. Southern (2000, S. Nagle) Steven Whitehead vs S. Dakota State (2008, Derrick Fourroux) Jermaine Martin vs W. Va. Tech (2001, Slade Nagle) Jermaien Martin vs Prairie View (2001, Slade Nagle) Marcus Turner vs Alcorn (2000, S. Nagle) Richard Conner vs Nicholls State (2008, Derrick Fourroux) Donnie Ashley vs S. Houston (1996, Tim Leger) Keith Ortego vs Lamar (1984, Don Richards) Eric Chew vs S. Utah (1999, Blake Prejean) B. J. Sams vs S. Utah (2003, Scott Pendarvis) Jermaine Martin vs SFA (2000, S. Nagle) Jermaine Martin vs SW Mo (2000, S. Nagle) William Davis vs SFA (1996, Tim Leger) Terence Davis vs Youngstown (1994, K. Joseph) Flip Johnson vs N. Texas (1986, Scott Dieterich) Donnie Ashley vs Nicholls State (1997, Prejean) Carlese Franklin vs Texas State (2007, Fourroux) Quinten Lawrence vs Texas State (2007, Fourroux) Adam Henry vs NE La. (1993, Kerry Joseph) Terence Davis vs SW Texas (1995, Kerry Joseph) Terence Davis vs Idaho (1995, Kerry Joseph) Terence Davis vs Delaware (1995, Joseph) Brian McZeal vs La Tech (1987, Scott Dieterich) Quinten Lawrence vs SE La. (2007, Mark Fontenot) Adam Henry vs SW Texas (1993, Kerry Joseph) Henry Smith vs Portland St. (2004, S. Pendarvis) Keith Ortego vs USL (1984, Don Richards) Gary Broussard vs West Texas (1975, J. Thibodeaux) Chris Fontenot vs Jacksonville (1997, Blake Prejean)

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TIGHT ENDS (SINGLE SEASON HIGHS) Yds TD Player, Year 529 4 Chris Fontenot, 1997 563 2 Chris Fontenot, 1996 471 2 R. C. Slocum, 1965 453 4 Nic Jacobs, 2013 241 1 Corday Clark, 2010 305 4 Wes Mangan, 2009 445 5 James Moore, 1972 349 2 James Moore, 1970 298 3 Pat Matthews, 1998 291 2 Pat Matthews, 1999 378 2 Alan Heisser, 1976 183 - Wes Mangan, 2008

CAREER TOTAL OFFENSE Name, Years Plays Yards Derrick Fourroux (2006-09) 1164 1 0,236 Kerry Joseph (1992-95) 1649 9,676 Cody Stroud (2010-13) 1215 7,388 Blake Prejean (1997-99) 1071 6,725 Scott Pendarvis (2001-04) 964 5,709 Stephen Starring (1979-82) 975 4,989 Scott Dieterich (1986-89) 1044 4,977 Slade Nagle (1999-01) 725 4,471 Henry Fields (1992-95) 839 4,358 Johnnie Thibodeaux (‘72-75) 734 4,163 Buford Jordan (1980-83) 763 4,156 Tony Citizen (1986-89) 753 3,326 Tim Leger (1995-98) 527 3,241 Vick King (2001-03) 562 3,130 Greg Davis (1969-72) 620 3,035 Theron McClendon (1978-81) 593 2,920 Don Breaux (1958-61) 502 2,798 Larry Grissom (1968-71) 528 2,761 Jessie Burton (1998-01) 542 2,637 Don Richards (1981-84) 590 2,500 MOVING UP: Daniel Sams (2014-present) 1,335 CAREER RUSHING YARDAGE Name, Years Carries Henry Fields (1992-95) 839 Buford Jordan (1980-83) 763 Tony Citizen (1986-89) 713 Toddrick Pendland (2006-09)) 481 Vick King (2001-03) 562 Theron McClendon (‘78-81) 593 Larry Grissom (1968-71) 528 Jessie Burton (1998-00) 542 Marcus Wiltz (2010-13) 479 Bobby Wilson (1974-76) 513 Artie Shankle (1976-79) 483 Brian McZeal (1985-88) 512 Derrick Fourroux (2006-09) 483 Jesse Castete (1952-55) 314 Stephen Starring (1979-82) 551 Chris Thomas (2003-06) 392 Kerry Joseph (1992-95) 535 Aaron Pierce (1999-01) 436 Jules Derouen (1951-53) 221 Barry Boudreaux (1970-73) 350 Eric Foster (1989-92) 363 Carol Breaux (1966-69) 381 Enos Hicks (1970-72) 270 Mike McArthur (1975-78) 375 Simon Jordan (1982-84) 322 Andre Anderson (2011-11) 325 Bryan Foster (1992-95) 376 Kelvin Bennett (2012-present) 223 Merlin Walet (1963-65) 257 William Davis (1995-98) 295 Oliver Hadnot (1976-79) 310 M. Higginbotham (1971-74) 317 Ronnie Landry (1980-83) 243 Charles Anastasio (1963-64) 224 MOVING UP: Daniel Sams (2014-present) 104

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Yards 4,358 4,156 3,284 3,137 3,130 2,920 2,761 2,637 2,566 2,457 2,143 2,062 2,010 1,969 1,906 1,885 1,802 1,802 1,624 1,554 1,545 1,538 1,498 1,496 1,478 1,473 1,453 1,430 1,349 1,325 1,317 1,344 1,280 1,187 711

CAREER TOUCHDOWNS RUSHING Name, Years Buford Jordan (1980-83) Toddrick Pendland (2006-09) Larry Grissom (1968-71) Tony Citizen (1986-80) Henry Fields (1992-95) Jessie Burton (1998-00) Derrick Fourroux (2006-09) Vick King (2001-03) Marcus Wiltz (2010-13) Theron McClendon (1978-81) Luke Lawton (2000-03) Artie Shankle (1976-79) Dylan Long (2012-present)

Tds 45 37 34 33 30 28 28 26 24 24 22 21 20

CAREER PASSING YARDAGE Name, Years Derrick Fourroux (2006-09) Kerry Joseph (1992-95) Cody Stroud (2010-13) Blake Prejean (1996-99) Scott Pendarvis (2001-04) Scott Dieterich (1986-89) Slade Nagle (1999-01) Johnnie Thibodeaux (1972-75) Stephen Starring (1979-82) Greg Davis (1969-72) Tim Leger (1995-98) Don Breaux (1958-61) Don Richards (1981-84) Mark Fontenot (2005-08)

Yards 8,226 7,874 7,632 6,677 5,995 4,875 4,596 3,416 3,083 2,965 2,954 2,279 2,130 2,036

CAREER PASSES COMPLETED Name, Years Att Cody Stroud (2010-13) 1059 Derrick Fourroux (2006-09) 1034 Kerry Joseph (1992-95) 1114 Blake Prejean (1996-99) 895 Scott Pendarvis (2001-04) 810 Slade Nagle (1999-01) 653 Scott Dieterich (1986-89) 841 Johnnie Thibodeaux (1972-75) 455 Greg Davis (1969-72) 439 Tim Leger (1995-98) 365

Cmp 627 618 565 497 462 378 360 207 206 184

CAREER TOUCHDOWN PASSES Name, Years Tds Kerry Joseph (1992-95) 67 Derrick Fourroux (2006-09) 64 Cody Stroud (2010-13) 59 Scott Pendarvis (2001-04) 39 Blake Prejean (1996-99) 35 Slade Nagle (1999-01) 35 Scott Dieterich (1986-89) 25 Johnnie Thibodeaux (1972-75) 24 Tim Leger (1995-98) 21 Greg Davis (1969-72) 20 CAREER PASS RECEPTIONS Name, Years Catches Jermaine Martin (1999-02) 160 B. J. Sams (2000-03) 136 Steven Whitehead (2004-08) 136 Terence Davis (1992-95) 119 Flip Johnson (1983-86) 113 Damien Morris (1994-97) 112 Carlese Franklin (2004-07) 110 William Davis (1995-98) 106 Diontae Spencer (2010-13) 101 Ernest Celestie (2011-14) 99 Chris Fontenot (1994-97) 99 Quinten Lawrence (2005-08) 99 Donnie Ashley (1995-97) 94 Adam Henry (1990-93) 89 Britt Brodhead (2000-03) 89 Andre Perkins (1995-98) 81 Immanuel Friddle (2006-09) 79

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James Moore (1969-72) Darius Carey (2011-12) R. C. Slocum (1964-67) Jeff Delhomme (1987-90) Toddrick Pendland (2006-09) Skeet Owens (1991-94) Wes Mangan (2006-09) Henry Smith (2001-04) Arthur Alexander (1984-87) Keith Ortego (1981-84) Erwin Brown (1990-93)

76 74 74 72 72 71 67 66 65 65 64

CAREER PASS RECEIVING YARDAGE Name, Years Yards Jermaine Martin (1999-02) 2,636 Terence Davis (1992-95) 2,039 B. J. Sams (2000-03) 2,038 Damien Morris (1994-97) 2,032 Quinten Lawrence (2005-08) 1,905 Carlese Franklin (2004-07) 1,751 Steven Whitehead (2004-08) 1,696 Adam Henry (1990-93) 1,690 Flip Johnson (1983-86) 1,605 William Davis (1995-98) 1,543 Diontae Spencer (2010-13) 1,496 Jeff Delhomme (1987-90) 1,448 Chris Fontenot (1991-94) 1,349 Mark Barousse (1979-82) 1,333 William Davis (1995-98) 1,325 Ernest Celestie (2011-14) 1,320 Britt Brodhead (2000-03) 1,320 Immanuel Friddle (2006-03) 1,206 Keith Ortego (1981-84) 1,202 Gary Broussard (1973-76) 1,201 James Moore (1969-72) 1,124 Arthur Alexander (1984-87) 1,065 Skeet Owens (1991-94) 1,063 Andre Perkins (1995-98) 1,057 CAREER TIGHT END PASS RECEIVING Name, Years PC-Yds Chris Fontenot (1991-94) 99-1,349 James Moore (1969-72) 76-1,124 R. C. Slocum (1964-67) 74-945 Wes Mangan (2006-09) 67-664 Alan Heisser (1974-77) 59-800 Corday Clark (2007-10) 59-700 Pat Matthews (1996-99) 56-653 CAREER TOUCHDOWN CATCHES Name, Years Tds Terence Davis (1992-95) 21 Damien Morris (1994-97) 18 Adam Henry (1990-93) 16 B. J. Sams (2000-03) 16 Quinten Lawrence (2005-08) 15 Britt Brodhead (2000-03) 12 Wes Mangan (2006-09) 12 Diontae Spencer (2010-13) 11 Jeff Delhomme (1987-90) 11 Jermaine Martin (1999-020 11 James Moore (1969-72) 10 Carlese Franklin (2004-07) 10

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CAREER PUNTS Name, Years Jim Poirier (1987-90) Brian Stewart (1994-97) David Latta (1998-01) Pat Neck (1990-93) Don Stump (1978-81) Jason Cook (2002-05) Gene Beachly (1965-68) Jean Breaux (2012-present) Ronnie Klumpp (1970-72) Terry McFarland (1974-77) James Meche (1972-75)

No. 284 243 240 239 236 193 173 161 151 151 140

CAREER YARDS PUNTED Name, Years Yards Jim Poirier (1987-90) 11,225 Pat Neck (1990-93) 9,758 Don Stump (1978-81) 9,751 David Latta (1998-01) 9,750 Brian Stewart (1994-97) 9,396 Jason Cook (2002-05) 7,443 Gene Beachly (1965-68) 6,815 Jean Breaux (2012-present) 6,509 Ronnie Klumpp (1970-72) 5,722 Terry McFarland (1974-77) 5,688 James Meche (1972-75) 5,180 CAREER PUNTING AVERAGE Name, Years Average Don Stump (1978-81) 41.5 Pat Neck (1990-93) 40.8 David Latta (1998-01) 40.6 Jean Breaux (2012-present) 40.4 Jim Poirier (1987-90) 39.5 Gene Beachly (1965-68) 39.4 Coco Rossitto (1966-67) 39.1 Brian Stewart (1994-97) 38.9 Blake Bercegeay (2005-08) 38.9 CAREER KICKOFF RETURNS Name, Years Number Flip Johnson (1983-86) 89 Mike McArthur (1975-78) 79 Steven Whitehead (2004-08) 71 Carlese Franklin (2004-07) 58 Jermaine Martin (1999-02) 54 B. J. Sams (2000-03) 52 Champlain Babin (2010-12) 49 Troy Jones (1988-89) 48 William Davis (1995-98) 47 Theron McClendon (1978-81) 45 Chris Fontenette (1991-94) 42 Diontae Spencer (2010-13) 41 Khalil Thomas (2013-present) 39 CAREER KICKOFF RETURN YARDAGE Name, Years Yardage Flip Johnson (1983-86) 1,805 Steven Whitehead (2004-08) 1,716 Mike McArthur (1975-78) 1,630 B. J. Sams (2000-03) 1,306 Carlese Franklin (2004-07) 1,218 Jermaine Martin (1999-02) 1,168 Diontae Spencer (2010-13) 1,117 Troy Jones (1988-89) 1,058 William Davis (1995-98) 1,039 Khalil Thomas (2013-present) 996 CAREER PUNT RETURNS Name, Years Number B. J. Sams (2000-03) 84 Steven Whitehead (2004-08) 75 Flip Johnson (1983-86) 71 Troy Jones (1988-89) 67 Donnie Ashley (1995-97) 65 Ron Alexander (1989-92) 62 Zack Bronson (1993-96) 62 Derrick Batiste (1980-83) 54 Richard Ellender (1975-78) 52 Lloyd Guillot (1960-63) 46 Erwin Brown (1990-93) 43 Pat Victor (1972-75) 41

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CAREER KICK RETURN TDS Name, Years Tds Diontae Spencer (2010-13) 2 William Davis (1995-98) 2 Khalil Thomas (2013-present) 1 Several others with 1

Zack Bronson (1993-96) Todd McArthur (1981-84) Mark Hamilton (1983-85) Rocke Fournet (1969-71) Tom Murphy (1976-79) Mike Pierce (1987-90) Rod Gulley (2000-03)

CAREER PUNT RETURN YARDS Name, Years Yards B. J. Sams (2000-03) 922 Steven Whitehead (2004-08) 849 Donnie Ashley (1995-97) 725 Troy Jones (1988-89) 650 Zack Bronson (1993-96) 641 Ron Alexander (1989-92) 547 Lloyd Guillot (1960-63) 525 Richard Ellender (1975-78) 524

CAREER PASS INTERCEPTIONS YARDS Name, Years Yds Zack Bronson (1993-96) 455 Billy Blakeman (1970-73) 330 Malcolm Bronson (2009-12) 233 Rod Gulley (2000-03) 214 Tom Murphy (1976-79) 177 Guy Morgan (2011-13) 172 Jamelle Juneau (2004-08) 146 Rocke Fournet (1969-71) 111 Mark Hamilton (1983-85) 110 Charles Jefferson (1975-78) 101

CAREER PUNT RETURN TDS Name, Years Tds Richard Ellender (1975-78) 4 B. J. Sams (2000-03) 3 Donnie Ashley (1995-97) 3 Troy Jones (1988-89) 3 Tony Ber (1963-66) 3 Zack Bronson (1993-96) 2 CAREER SCORING Name, Years Jose Larios (1992-95) Shonz LaFrenz (1996-99) Blake Bercegeay (2005-08) Josh Lewis (2009-2012) Buford Jordan (1980-83) John Marino (2001-04) Toddrick Pendland (2006-09) Don Stump (1978-81) Larry Grissom (1968-71) Lance Wiley (1985-88) Tony Citizen (1986-80)

19 15 14 13 12 12 12

CAREER PASS INTERCEPTION TDS Name, Years Tds Rod Gulley (2000-03) 3 Chris Raggett (2009-2012) 2 Malcolm Bronson (2009-2012) 2 Zack Bronson (1993-96) 2

Points 356 324 295 273 272 266 254 237 209 201 200

CAREER TOUCHDOWNS SCORED Name, Years Tds Toddrick Pendland (2006-09) 46 Buford Jordan (1980-83) 45 Larry Grissom (1968-71) 34 Tony Citizen (1986-80) 33 Jessie Burton (1998-01) 31 Luke Lawton (2000-03) 31 Henry Fields (1992-95) 30 Derrick Fourroux (2006-09) 28 Marcus Wiltz (2010-13) 27 Vick King (2001-03) 27 Theron McClendon (1978-81) 24 Dylan Long (2012-present) 22 Artie Shankle (1976-79) 21 CAREER PATS KICKED Name, Years PAT Jose Larios (1992-95) 158 Blake Bercegeay (2005-08) 151 Josh Lewis (2009-2012) 144 John Marino (2001-04) 134 Shonz LaFrenz (1996-99) 126 Don Stump (1978-81) 113

ATT 163 160 154 150 134 118

CAREER FIELD GOALS Name, Years FG Jose Larios (1992-95) 66 Shonz LaFrenz (1996-99) 66 Blake Bercegeay (2005-08) 48 John Marino (2001-04) 44 Josh Lewis (2009-2012) 43 Don Stump (1978-81) 41 Lance Wiley (1985-88) 41 Eric Roberts (1989-91) 38 Tony Whittington (1981-84) 38 Conley Hathorn (1973-76) 32

FGA 100 94 69 67 63 69 70 53 61 59

CAREER PASS INTERCEPTIONS Name, Years INT Billy Blakeman (1970-73) 25 Charles Jefferson (1975-78) 19

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CAREER TACKLES Name, Year Charles Ayro (1995-98) Terry Irving (1990-93) Ryan Garrison (2000-03) Allen Nelson (2005-08) Zack Bronson (1993-96) Deron Minor (2006-10) Bob Howell (1974-77) Doug Fruge (1974-77) Arthur Goodly (1998-01) Trey Bennett (2004-07) Wayne Cordova (1996-99) Vincent Landrum (1992-95) Ronnie McZeal (1996-99) Joe Judge (1998-01) Vance Robichaux (1983-85) Rod Royal (2002-03) Richard Vidrine (1967-70) Darrell Jenkins (2008-11) Malcolm Bronson (2009-2012) Mike Pierce (1987-90) Desmond Lighten (2007-11) Jamelle Juneau (2004-08) Randy Moss (1984-87) Brant Linde (2005-08) Terence Cahee (2010-13) Daryl Burckel (1978-90) Joe Narcisse (2009-2012) MOVING UP: Bo Brown (2012-present)

Tackles 486 461 391 369 347 345 337 325 310 308 306 304 302 297 289 276 269 263 246 243 235 231 225 217 214 214 206 164

CAREER ALL-PURPOSE YARDS Name, Years B. J. Sams (2000-03) Buford Jordan (1980-83) Steven Whitehead (2004-08) Jermaine Martin (1999-02) Flip Johnson (1983-86) Theron McClendon (1978-81) Toddrick Pendland (2006-09) Diontae Spener (2010-13) CAREER QB SACKS Name, Years Bryan Smith (2004-07) Kavika Pittman (1993-95) Eric Kidd (1990-93) Jake Morrison (1997-00) Rusty Guilbeau (1979-81) Dana Scott (1991-94) Clay Carroll (1978-80) Brian Gill (1996-99) Charles Ayro (1995-98) Leroy Gedward (1979-82) Kevin Dorn (2010-14)

Yards 4,903 4,888 4,855 4,392 4,322 4,168 3,504 3,315 Total 31 22.5 22 18.5 18 18 16 15.5 15 15 14.5

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Abbott, Jeremiah 2003, 04, 05,06 Abdmoulaie, Abe 1996-97-98-99 Abram, Jim 1999-00-01 Abrusley, Mike 1969 Acheson, Eric 1991-92-93-94* Adams, Aaron 1976-77 Adams, David 1976-77 Adams, Wayne 1972-75 Agada, Arinze 2010-11-12-13* Aguillard, Kent 1974-75-76-77 Albers, George 1975,78 Allen, Billy 1948-49-51 Allen, Charles 1967-68-70-71 Allen, Chris 2005-06 Allen, Derek 2012-13-14 Allen, Michael 2000-01-02 Allen, Nathaniel 1971-72-73-74 Alleyne, Kenton 2004-06-07-08 Alex, Kenneth 1988-89 Alexander, Arthur 1984-85-86-87 Alexander, Ron 1989-90-91-92 Alfred, Terrell 2012 Allen, Derek 2013Alonza, Howard 1955 Alsandor, Butch 1978-79-80 Amy, Mitchell 2012 Anastasio, Charles 1963-64 Andre Anderson 2010-11 Anderson, Brent 1997-98-99-00 Anderson, David 1985 Anderson, Steven 2002 Andrews, Richard 1983-84 Andrus, Chris 1987-88-89-90 Andrus, Darrin 1986-87-88-89 Anthony, Royce 1955 Antoine, Jermaine 2014Archie, Bradley 1998-99-00-01 Archelle, Jamie 1996 Ardoin, Robert 1971-72-73-74 Ashcraft, Grant 2014Ashley, Donnie 1995-96-97 Ashley, Jonathan 1992-93-94 Ashworth, Sammy 1965-66-67-68 Aultman, Damion 2007-08-09-10 Aultman, Steve 1989-90-91-92 Authenreith, John 1969-70 Autrey, Jonathan 2003 Avant, Allen 1970 Avery, Charles 1983 Ayro, Charles 1995-96-97-98*

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Eaglin, Devin 2013 Easterling, David 1987-88-89-90 Eaves, Cody 2012-13 Eckhardt, John 1946-47 Edmonson, Devionte’ 2010-11-12 Edwards, Hayward 1988-89-91-92 Edwards, Nick 2014-

Edwards, Vontearr 2003 Efferson, Cliff 1950-51 Ellefsen, Everett 2011-12-13-14 Ellender, Richard 1976-77-78-79 Ellison, Josh 2007-08-09-10 English, Otis 1997 Eschete, Errol 1962-63-64-65 Essaied, Anthony 1997-98-99 Esthay, Wilbert 1961-62-64 Ethridge, Mark 1974 Evans, Jerry 2000-01 Evans, Shone 1994-95-96 Everett, Antoine 2011-12-13-14 Ewing, Bill 1951

Fagerquist, Andrew 1984-85-86-87 Fairchild, Achille 2000-01-02-03 Farias, Roy 2001-02-03 Farris, Mark 1981-82 Faucheaux, Blair 2003-04-05 Ferdinand, Brent 1988-89-90 Ferranti, Jared 1999-00-01-02 Feverjean, Randy 1976 Fields, Henry 1992-93-94 Figaro, Anthony 1978-79-80 Files, James 1972-73-74-75 Finch, Jim 1953 Finnigan, Bob 1953 Fincke, Julius 1960-61 Fitzmorris, Bobby 1950 Flanigan, Halston 2011-12 Fleming, Alvin 1950-51 Fleming, Eric 1990-91-92* Fontenette, Chris 1991-92-93-94 Fontenot, Anthony 1983-84-85-86 Fontenot, Chris 1994-95-96-97* Fontenot, Mark 2005-06-07-08 Fontenot, Matt 1991-92-93-94 Fontenot, Orrin 2011-12 Fontenot, Tommy 1986 Fontenot, Tyler 2009-10 Forte’, Bryan 2004 Foster, Bryan 1992-93-94-95 Foster, Eric 1989-90-91-92 Fournet, Rocke 1969-70-71* Fourroux, Derrick 2006-07-08-09* Fourroux, Zach 2009 Frank, John 1990-91-92-93 Franklin, Carlese 2004-05-06-07* Franklin, Lawrence 1990-91 Franks, Terry 1962-63 Fraze, Wylie 1970-71 Freeman, Terrance 2007-08-09-10 Fremin, Lance 2004-05-07-08 Friddle, Immanuel 2006-07-08-09 Friesen, James 1950-51-52-53 Fruge, Dale 1966 Fruge, Doug 1975-76-77* Fuhrer, Bob 1967-68-69-70 Fuller, Andre 2014Fuller, John 1957-58 Fuller, Mike 1955 Fullilove, Marvin 1990-91

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Gainey, Michael 1995-96-97-98 Gallagher, Jay 1981-83-84-85 Galloway, James 1977, 79-80-81* Gammon, Wayne 1988-89 Garbo, Jimmy 1958 Gardner, Huey 2000-01-02-03 Garner, Paul 1972-73-74 Garrison, Ryan 2000-01-02-03 Garcia, Frank 1975-76-77 Garcia, Gustavo 2014Garris, Ed 1958 Gatlin, D.J. 2014Gauthreaux, Miguel 2008-09-10-12* Gavin, John 1972 Gedward, Leroy 1979-80-81-82 Gene, Lamar 1991-92 Gibbons, Jack 1953 Gibson, Gene 1956-57 Gill, Brian 1996-97-98-99 Gill, Jimmy 1968-69 Gist, James 1988-89 Gladney, Damon 1992-93-94-95 Gladney, Damon II 2013-14Gladney, Logan 2012-13-14 Glenn, Lamont 1991-92-93-94 Gnerre, Joe 1955 Goerlich, Richard 1980-81-82 Goggin, Brian 2003 Gohlke, Chris 2001 Goins, Ashari 2014Gonsoulin, Jim 1973-74-75-76* Goodly, Arthur 1998-99-00-01* Gordon, Chuck 1998-99-00-01 Gordon, Danny 1950 Gore, Matt 2000-01-02-03 Gorman, Nick 2012-13-14Gossett, Bill 1952-53, 56 Gothreaux, Earl 1967-68 Goudeau, Bernard 1987 Goza, Antoinel 1996-97-98 Granger, Joey 1981-82-83-84 Greene, J. R. 2003 Gremillion, Terry 2006 Griffin, Greg 1970-72-73-74 Griffin, Mark 1976-77-78-79 Griffin, Terry 2003-04-05-06 Grissom, Larry 1968-69-70-71* Grode, Jake 2013-14Gros, Darrel 1972-73, 75 Gross, Jammerio 2014Guercio, Bobby 1990-91-92 Guidry, Dustin 1995-96 Guidry, Jacob 2004-05 Guidry, Lance 1990-91-92-93* Guidry, Larry 1961 Guidry, Paul 1963-64-65 Guilbeau, Rusty 1979-80-81 Guilbeaux, Kenneth 1961-62 Guilbeaux, Mark 1986 Guillory, Richard 1962-63-64-65* Guillory, Terry 1969 Guillot, Lloyd 1960-61-62-63 Guins, Gary 1964 Guintard, Charlie 1947 Gullett, Allen 2004 Gulley, Rod 2000-01-02-03* Guthrie, Larry 1959-60

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Habetz, Chad 1986-87-88 Haddock, Sherman 1980 Hadnot, Oliver 1976-77-78-79 Haffner, George 1964 Hage, George 1953 Hamilton, Jeff 1999-00-01-02 Hamilton, John 2006-07 Hamilton, Livingston 2012-13 Hamilton, Mark 1983-84-85 Hamner, Gabe 2012-13-14Hampton, Rogers 1956-57 Hancock, Calvin 1948-49 Harbourt, Tyler 2009-10-11 Hardilek, James 1998-99-00 Hardeman, Billy 1950-51 Harden, Kyle 2013 Harkness, Gus 1966-67-68-69 Harrell, Jeff 1974-75-76-77 Harrington, Horace 1962-63 Harris, Buck 2003-04-05* Harris, Dick 1958 Harris, Ted 1983 Harris, Tim 1976-77-78-79 Harrison, Freddie 1999 Harrison, Tramaine 1998-99 Harry, Donald 1992 Harson, Doug 1964 Harvey, Brian 2007-08 Hathaway, Bill 1981-82 Hathaway, Glenn 1953-54-55-56 Hathorn, Conley 1973-74-75-76 Hawthorne, Martell 1995 Haynes, Jeremy 2005-06-07-08 Healy, David 1983, 85-86-87 Heathmon, Carl 1992-93 Hebert, Al 1966-67, 69-70 Hebert, Charlie 2000-01 Hebert, Harvey 1965 Hebert, Jay 1960-61-62 Hebert, Lark 1982, 84-85 Hebert, Nick 1966-67-68-69 Heisser, Allen 1974-75-76-77 Helms, Bryan 1979-80-81 Helms, Mark 1979-80-81-82 Hemenway, Shelby 2010-11 Hendrickson, James 1993-94 Hennigan, Derrick 1994-95-96-97 Henry, Adam 1990-91-92-93 Henry, Bernardo 2008-09-10 Henry, Craig 1965 Henry, Hutch 1948 Hernandez, Danny 1991 Herpin, Luther 1963-64-65-66 Hermann, Warren 1955 Hetrick, Zach 2013-14Hicks, Bryan 1976-77-78-79 Hicks, Earl 1961-62-63 Hicks, Enos 1970-71-72 Hightower, Chick 1947-48 Higginbotham, Marshall 1971-72-73-74 Hilger, Richard 1951 Hill, Dominique 2014Hill, Jimbo 2005-06-07 Hill, Ted 1973 Hilton, Ken 1997 Hine, Brian 2014Hines, Wes 1997-98-99-00* Hinton, Darrell 1974-75-76-77 Hinton, Michael 1993 Hoff, Aldace 1955 Hoffpauir, John 1998-99 Holland, Devin 2009-10 Holleman, Mike 1986-87-88 Holmes, Leonard 1966-67, 69 Holmes, Nate 2014 Holmes, Roosevelt 1994 Holstead, Racer 1946-47 Holston, Curtis 1960-61 Hooker, Robert 2003-04-05-06 Howell, Bob 1974-75-76-77* Hubbard, Neely 2004-05-07 Huderson, John 1990-91 Hudler, Dwight 2000-01-02-03* Hudson, Parker 1961-62-63 Hughes, James 1980-81-82-83* Humble, James 1946-47 Hunt, Tony 1984-85-86-87* Hunter, Danyel 2011-12-13-14 Hunter, Garrett 1974-75 Hunter, Patrick 1993-94 Hurd, Josh 2004-05-06-07 Hurlbut, Wayne 1959-60

Irvin, Gary 1985-86-87-88 Irving, Terry 1990-91-92-93*

Jackson, Hud 1987-88-89-90 Jackson, Jarron 2008-09-10 Jackson, Russell 1977-78-79 Jackson, Terez 2006-07-08 Jackson, Vaalyn 2004-05-07-08* Jacobs, Christian 2014Jacobs, Nic 2013 Jamalkowski, Ray 1955 James, Billy Bob 1948-52 James, Dub 1952-53 James, Ja’Len 2013-14James, Jesse 1952-55 James, Jesse 1952 James, Shane 1995 James, Teran 2010 Jefferson, Charles 1976-77-78 Jenkins, Darrell 2008-09-10 Jenkins, Joe 2014Jeter, Robert 1977-78 Jim, Garren 2005-07 Joe, Brandon 1995-96 Johnson, Flip 1983-84-85-86 Johnson, Jordy 2004-05-06-07 Johnson, Lindsey 1953-54-55 Johnson, Melvin 1983 Johnson, Tony 1983-84-85-86 Johnson, Taylor 2008-09, 2011-12 Johnston, Drew 2008-09-10* Jones, Ben 2012-13-14Jones, Chris 2003-04-05 Jones, Desmond 1950-51-52* Jones, Elrick 2006-07 Jones, Erik 2014-

Jones, Jerod 1996-97-98-99-00 Jones, John Paul 2002-03-04 Jones, Kenny 2002-03-04-05 Jones, Lenny 1958 Jones, Max 1953-54-55 Jones, Troy 1988-89 Jordan, Buford 1980-81-82-83 Jordan, James 2004-05-06-07 Jordan, Josh 2011-12 Jordan, Simon 1982-83-84 Jordan, Wayne 1946-47 Joseph, Damien 1992-93-94-95 Joseph, Kerry 1992-93-94-95* Joseph, Kirby 2004-05-06 Joseph, Nelson 1985 Joseph, Stuart 2008 Judge, Joe 1998-99-00 Judge, Sean 1988-89-90-91* Julian, Marlon 1990 Juneau, Jamelle 2004-05-06-08

Kahn, Lenny 1957-58-59-60 Karpel, Max 2005 Kasarda, Rudy 1963-64-65 Kavanaugh, Ray 1992 Keigley, William 1966-67-68-69 Kemp, Jason 1989 Kemp, Ken 1962-63-64-65* Kenebrew, Tim 2000-01-02-03 Kerr, Barry 1960 Key, LaDarius 2005-06-07-08 Keys, Scott 1998 Keys, Chad 2009 Kidd, Billy 1965 Kidd, Eric 1990-91-92-93 Kidder, Glenn 1966-67-68-69* Kimbel, Jan 1991 Kimberling, Mitchell 2010-11 Kimble, Barry 1973-74-75-76 Kimbrell, J. R. 1955-56 King, Gordon 1959 King, Vick 2001-02-03 Kingrey, Wayne 1946-47-48* Kingrey, Bill 1981-83-84 Kite, Joe 1948-49-50 Kjellsten, Alex 2014 Klumpp, Ronnie 1970-71 Knight, Rodney 1961-62-63 Knox, Kody 2004-05-06-07 Knox, Oliver 1953 Koch, Glen 1985-86-87-88* Kohler, Marvin 1952-53-54-55 Koonce, Brett 2009-10-11-12 Kraus, Malcolm 1959-60-6-1-63 Kreamer, Matt 2006-07-08-09 Kuehn, Charles 1950-51-52* Kuehn, John 1983 Kysar, Mike 1980

LaBorde, Michael 2001-02-03-04 Ladner, Don 1955-56 LaFrenz, Shonz 1996-97-98-99 LaGrappe, Wayne 1968-69 Lambert, Aubrey 1953-54-55* Lambert, Ernest 1948-49 Lanaux, Hynson 2002-03-04-05 Landrum, Vincent 1992-93-94-95* Landry, Bertney 1948-49 Landry, Charles 1964-65-66-67 Landry, Edgar 1954 Landry, Dayton 2005 Landry, Harry 1951 Landry, Ira 1953 Landry, J. E. 1948 Landry, Jonathan 2007-10-11-12 Landry, Lester 1951-52* Landry, Louis 1977-78-79-80 Landry, Ronnie 1981-82-83* Langley, Jim 1960-61-63-64 Lanier, Paul 1971-72-73 Lanier, Preston 1975-76-77 Larios, Jose 1992-93-94-95 Larive, Lane 1984-85-86-87 Lars, Charles 1997-98-99-00 Lars, Cedric 2001-02-03-04 Lasseigne, Beau 2005-07-08-09 Lathorn, Lloyd 1966 Latta, David 1998-99-00-01 Lavine, Roland 1993-94-95 Laviolette, Logan 2001 Lawrence, Quinten 2005-06-07-08 Lawton, Luke 2000-01-02-03 Leach, Bobby 1968-69-70-71 LeBlanc, Carol 1962-63 LeBlanc, Cody 2001-02-03-04 LeBlanc, Eric 1987-88-89-90* LeBlanc, Eric 2010-11-12 LeBlanc, Mark 1987-88-89-90* LeBlanc, Marcus 1994-95-96-97 LeDay, John 2008-09 Lee, Darnell 1994-95-96-97 Lee, Delphfrine 1995-96-97-98 Lee, Jerry 1983 Lee, Jody 1987-88 Lee, John 1977-78 Lee, Trent 1986-87-88-89 Leger, Neal 1982-83-84 Leger, Ross 1982-83-84-85 Leger, Tim 1995-96-97-98 Leger, Tom 1972-73-74-75 Leggett, Curtis 1959 Leiato, George 1980-81-82-83 LeJeune, Wendell 1978-79-80 Lemons, Charley 1999-00 Leonard, Jamie 2005-06-07 Lester, Darrell 1962-63 Levert, Lawrence 1965-66 Lewis, Anthony 1983-84-85 Lewis, E. J. 1948-49 Lewis, Josh 2009-10-11-12 Lewis, Wilbert 1985-86 Lighten, Desmund 2007-09-10-11 Ligon, Jason 1998 Linde, Brant 2005-06-07-08 Link, Kyle 2005-06-07-08 Lissard, Chris 1982-83-84 Lissard, Joe 2014Littleton, Gary 1981-82 Lombardo, Vince 2014 Long, Dylan 2012-13-14 Lott, Sherif 1997-98

Loupe, Jericho 1986-87-88-89 Loveless, Chris 2010-11-12-13 Lovingwood, Charles 1953-54-55 Loyd, B.B. 1981-82 Lui, Mark 1997-98 Lum, Mitchell 1946-47* Lumpkin, Billy 1953-54 Lundy, Kenneth 2004-06-07-08 Lunker, Glen 1955 Lyle, Mike 1946-47-58

McArthur, Mike 1974-75-76 McArthur, Todd 1981-82-83-84 McCain, Garrett 2012 McCaskill, Blake 1985-86 McClendon, Bill 1984 McClendon, Theron 1978-79-80-81 McDonald, J. D. 1950 McElhannon, Bob 1968-69 McFarland, Terry 1974-75-76-77* McGee, Carlos 1986-87-88-89 McGhee, Antonio 2013McGilvery, Jereon 2010-12-13McGowan, Earnest 1996 McGrew, Sylvester 2004 McGuane, James 1984-85-86 McKernan, Jay 1970-71 McKnight, Richard 1982-83 McKusker, Willie 1950 McMahon, Mark 1986-87-88 McMullen, Bill 1977-78 McNutt, B. J. 1999-00-01-02* McPhatter, Brett, 2003-04-05-06 McWhirter, David 1950 McZeal, Brian 1985-86-87-88* McZeal, Ronnie 1996-97-98-99

Madere, Mike 1969 MaGee, Robert 1957-58 Maglitto, Carl 1951 Mangan, Wes 2006-07-08-09 Marchive, Ben 1966-67 Marino, John 2001-02-03-04 Markham, Larry 1959 Marsh, Quentin 2012-13-14Martin, Bret 1979-80-81-82 Martin, Donald 1965-66 Martin, Donny 1969-70 Martin, Jermaine 1999-00-01-02 Martin, Mason 2013-14Martin, Ray 1976-77-78-79* Mason, Bryant 2005-06-07 Mathers, Jason 1995 Mathews, Jeff 1986-87-88-89 Matkin, Jim 1995-96-97 Matthews, Jesse 1970 Matthews, Pat 1996-97-98-98 Maxey, Gary 1966-67-68-69 Maxwell, Melvin 1984 May, Benny 1983-84-85-86 May, Dean 1947-47 Mayberry, Charles 1987-88-89 Mayet, Jay 1989 Mayeux, Lance 1996-97-98-99 Mayo, Marlon 2005-06 Mayo, S. A. 1946-47 Mays, Gary 1968 McGhee, Antonio 2013-14McGilvery, Jereon 2010-12-13-14 Meadows, Lawrence 1955 Meagher, William 1946-47 Meaux, Ray 1965 Meaux, Steve 1965 Meche, James 1972-73-74-75 Medrano, Carlos 1970-71-72 Merick, William 1947 Mericle, William 1946 Merritt, Steele 2012-13Mestepsy, Jim 1946-47-48-49 Middleton, Correy 2011-12-13Miller, Aundra 1996-97 Miller, Clint 1991-92 Miller, Frank 1965-66 Miller, Jason 2003-04-05-06 Miller, John 1976-77-78 Miller, Ken 1971-72-73 Miller, Ricky 1966-67-68-69 Miller, Ronnie 1968-69-70 Miller, Thor 2013-14Millet, Chad 1976-77-78-79 Mills, Bobby 1950, 54 Mills, Marcel 1985-86 Milton, Derrick 2014Minor, Deron 2006-07-08-10* Minvielle, Chad 1995 Mire, Louis 1954-55 Mitchell, Deajon 2011-12-13 Mitchell, Jonathan 1980-81-82-83 Monson, Christian 1996-97-98 Moore, Archie 1980-81-82 Moore, C. J. 1968-69-70 Moore, James 1969-70-71-72 Moore, Mike 1987-88-89 Moore, Nolan 1956-57 Moore, Roy 1951 Mora, Rudy 1969 Moreau, Glen 1972-73-74-75 Morgan, Damian 2014Morgan, Guy 2009, 2011-12-13 Morgan, Joe 1946-47 Morris, Darrell 2005 Morris, Damien 1994-95-96-97 Morris, Robert 1956-57 Morris, Sam 1974 Morris, Troy 1980-81-82 Morrison, Jake 1997-98-99-00 Morvant, Jim 1975-76-77 Moseley, Bill 1973-74-75-76* Moseley, Don 1982-83-84-85 Moses, Terrance 2003 Moses, Travis 2004 Moss, James 1955-56 Moss, John 1985-86-87 Moss, Randy 1984-85-86-87* Mudd, Kent 1978-7980 Murphy, Tommy 1976-77-78-79 Murphy, Javaris 2009, 2011 Murray, Javaris 2009-10-12-13 Murray, Jordan 2013-14 Myers, Kegan 2010-11-12 Myles, Perry 1983-84-85-86

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Naghavi, Eman 2005-06-07-08* Nagle, Slade 1999-00-01 Naquin, Anthony 1975-76-77-78 Naquin, Ken 1989-90-91-92* Narcisse, Joe 2008-10-11-12 Navarree, Dee 1948-49-50 Neck, Pat 1991-92-93 Neely, Carroll 1946-47-48-49 Nelson, Allen 2005-06-07-08 Nelson, Reggie 1995-96-97-98* Neusetzer, Scott 1982-83 Newland, Frankie 1986 Nicholas, Kedrick 2001-02-03-04* Nicko, Gene 1966-67-68-69 Nourrcier, Charles 1955-56 Novak, Bill 1960-61 Nunez, Lupe 1993-94 Nutt, Shea 2013-14-

Odom, Robb 1989 Ogunson, Ngundjo 1998-00 Olidge, Joseph 1987 Olivier, Schuyler 2003 O’Haver, Mike 1997-98 O’Quinn, Mike 1968-69-70-71 O’Quinn, Zack 2009-10 O’Reilly, Art 1964-65-66-67 Ortego, Keith 1981-82-83 Ortego, Rick 1975-76-77 Oustalet, Darren 1999-00-01-02 Owens, Skeet 1991-92-93-94

Page, Jordan 2008-09-10 Papion, Eric 2010 Parker, Troy 1976-77 Patin, Cedric 1979-80-81-82 Patton, Don 1976-77 Payne, Jamari 2014Peck, John 1975 Peebles, Jan 1976-77-78 Peltier, Chuck 1978-79-80 Pendarvis, Scott 2001-02-03-04* Pendland, Toddrick 2006-07-08-09* Pennington, Austin 2013-14 Pere, Tom 1989-90-91-92 Perkins, Andre 1995-96-97-98 Perron, Bevan 1993-94 Perry, Chan 1976-77-78-79 Perry, Gerald 1951 Person, Jared 2004-05-06 Peterson, David 1982 Peterson, Jace 2008-09-10 Petitjean, Thomas 1948 Petty, Thomas 1946-47-48-49 Phillips, Edward 1948 Phillips, Mike 1966-67 Phillips, Ralph 1972-73-74-75 Phipps, Billy 1972-73-74 Pickens, Sean 1990-91 Pickering, Travis 2004 Pickett, Pike 2002 Pierce, Aaron 1999-00-01 Pierce, Kenneth 1986-87-88-89 Pierce, Mike 1987-88-89-90* Pilate, Geremy 2007-08-09-10 Pittman, Kavika 1993-94-95 Pitts, Donnie 1998-99-00-01 Poche, David 1965-66 Poirier, Jimmy 1987-88-89-90 Polaski, Gerald 1978-79-80 Polansky, Matt 2008-09-10 Polk, Freddie 1978-79-80 Pomfret, Ed 1963-64-65 Porche, Norman 1963-64-65-66 Porter, Anthony 1997 Posey, Marty 1991-92* Potts, Kenneth 1968 Pounds, Derrick 1994-95 Pousson, Brent 2003-04-05-06* Pousson, Jimmy 1975-76-77-78 Powell, Charles 1968-71 Powell, Eric 1997-98-99 Powell, Keith 1998-99-00 Powers, Mark 1968 Prejean, Blake 1996-97-98-99 Price, Harry 1976-77-78-79 Price, Roy 1952-53-54 Prim, Jacob 2001 Prince, Hadley 1999-00-01-02* Pruitt, Dick 1948-49 Purnell, Tim 1976

Quayhagen, Josh 2005-06-07-08 Quiller, Carl 1993-94-95-96* Quinlan, Zac 1999-00-01-02

Rachal, Murphy 1978-79-80-81 Raggett, Chris 2009-10-11-12 Raley, Grant 2004 Ramey, Joe 2000-01 Raney, Murray 1950 Ratcliff, David 1970 Ratcliff, Mike 1971-72-73-74 Rawlinson, Larry 1971-72* Raxsdale, Robert 1961-62-63-74 Ray, Jay 1948 Ray, John 1964 Rayson, Greg 1989-90-91* Redmond, Jimmy 1999-00 Reed, Mike 1988-89-90 Reed, Tyler 2010-11-12 Reeves, Chad 1994-95 Reeves, David 1981-82-83 Reeves, Kurt 2008-09 Reeves, Sam 1953 Regan, Mike 1959-60-61-62 Renfro, Frank 1965 Rich, Clarence 1946-57 Richard, Irving 1948-49 Richard, Jim 1978-79-80 Richard, Tommy 1990 Richards, Don 1980-81-82-83-84* Richards, Guy 1948-49-50-51 Richards, Ricky 1990-91 Richey, Kyle 2002-03-04 Richter, Casey 2006-08-09 Riley, Eddie 1971-72-73-74 Riling, Frank 1946-47

Robair, Mike 1980 Roberts, Eric 1989-90-91 Robichaux, Vance 1983-84-85* Robin, Andrew 2001-02 Robinson, Brandon 2008-09-10-11 Robinson, Pat 1999-00 Robiskie, Rayborn 2003 Roden, James 1999-00-01 Rogers, Eddie 1958 Rogers, Holden 2014Rogers, Victor 2005-06 Rodrique, Don 1968-69-70-71 Ronkartz, Byron 1969-70-71 Rollins, Jason 1996 Rome, Ryan 2013 Romero, Hunter 2011-12-13-14 Romero, Jordan 2006 Ross, Ryan 2014Rossitto, Coco 1966-67 Rosteet, Danny 1992-93-94-95 Rougeau, Clay 1979-80-81-82* Rougeau, Harold 1949-50 Rowe, Robert 1970-71 Royal, Chris 2007-08-09-10 Royal, Roderick 2002-03 Royer, James 1980-81 Runte, Jimmy 1947-48 Rush, Blayne 1990-91-92-93 Russell, George 2007-08-09-10 Ryckman, William 2010-11-12-13

St. Junious, Warren 1999 Salley, Richard 1955-56-57 Salter, Jack 1952-53 Sam, Aaron 2011-12-13-14 Sams, Andrew 2000 Sams, B. J. 2000-01-02-03 Sams, Daniel 2014Sanders, Andy 1983 Sanders, Aubrey 1960 Sanders, Dwone 1988-89 Sanders, Lance 1987-88-89 Sandras, Jim 1957 Sanson, Ronnie 1962-63 Sarver, Buz 1969-70 Sarver, Richard 1951 Saucier, Zack 2008-09-10 Sauviac, Jason 1994-95 Savant, Kyle 2002 Savoie, Alec 2009-10-11-12 Savoie, Bob 1982-83-84 Sawyer, Mitch 2000-01-02 Scaife, Don 1957-58-59 Schexnayder, James 1955 Schroeder, Kevin 1990 Schroll, I. E. 1951 Schroll, John 1948-49-50-51 Schultz, Anthony 2007-08-09-10 Schwantes, Jeff 1987-88-89 Sciortino, Joe 1948-49 Scoby, Irving 1988-89 Scott, Coy 1955-56-57-58* Scott, Dana 1991-92-93-94* Scott, Deltoine 2013-14Scott, Ronald 1988-89-90-91* Scott, Wallace 2012-13-14Seaford, Rodney 1984-85-86 Seastrunk, Krishon 2012-13-14 Sestak, Tom 1960-61 Sewell, Andy 1957 Shafer, Willie 1948 Shankle, Artie 1976-77-78-79 Shelby, Kent 2014Shepard, LeBrandon 2001 Sibley, Tyson 2006-07-08-09 Simmons, Ray 1955 Simon, Brock 1992-93 Simon, Felix 1963-64-65- 67 Simon, James 1992 Simon, Thomas 1993-94 Simoneaux, Huey 1961-62-63-64 Simpson, Al 1966 Sinclair, Pete 1986-87-88 Singleton, Marcus 2004 Sittig, Greg 1974-75-76 Skinner, Deondre 2014Slocum, R. C. 1964-65-66-67 Smart, Claude 1976-77 Smesny, Ford 2009-10-11-12 Smith, Albert 2000 Smith, Bobby 1988-89-90-91 Smith, Bryan 2005-06-07 Smith, Callen 2014Smith, Cameron 2012-13-14Smith, Henry 2002-03-04 Smith, James 1998 Smith, Keffian 1996-97-98-99 Smith, Keith 2000-01-02-03 Smith, Kevin 1991-92-93-94 Smith, Leonard 1980-81-82 Smith, Mark 1977-78 Smith, Mike 1977-80 Smith, Mike 1986 Smith, Neil 1972-73-74-75 Smith, Nick 2012-13 Smith, Paul 1957-58 Smith, Phil 2001-02-03 Smith, Sammy 1993-95-96 Smith, Tyrone 1993-94-95 Smothers, Ramon 2005-06-07 Soileau, Don 1971-72-73* Soileau, Rudy 1955-56 Solomon, Ronald 1989-90-91-92 Sorrell, Corey 1990 Sorrells, Johnnie 1969-70-71 Spano, Johnny 1981-82 Spears, Johnny 1978-79 Spencer, Diontae 2010-11-12-13 Spikes, Brent 2012-13-14Spikes, Therman 1986-87 Spikes, Timothy 1990-91-92-93 Spurlock, Nyles 1957 Stampley, Marc 1987-88-89, 91 Starring, Stephen 1979-80-81-82* Starwood, Tyrone 1983-84 Steed, Johnny 1959-60-61* Stegint, Wayne 1998-99 Stephens, Reed 1946-47 Stevens, Kenny 1974 Stevenson, Charles 1959-60-61 Stevenson, Ivan 2003-04-05-06 Stevenson, Keith 1987-88-89

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Stewart, Brian 1994-95-96-97 Stewart, Corey 1994-95 Stewart, Ricky 1982-83-84 Stribling, Sammy 1957-58* Stringer, Tracy 1983-84-85-86 Stroud, Cody 2010-11-12-13 Struppeck, Rusty 1993-94-95-96 Stubbs, Jimmy 1958-59 Stubblefield, Deavin 1998-99-00-01 Stump, Don 1978-79-80-81 Suire, Dan 1963-64-65 Sullivan, Fred 1971-72-73-74 Sullivan, Howard 1980-81-82 Sullivan, Shawn 2009 Swansey, Mike 2001-02-03-04 Sweeney, Ken 1948-49* Sweeney, Val 1953 Sylvest, Ronnie 1972-73-74-75

Talbot, Kyle 1975-77 Tate, Tommy 1975-76-77-78 Taylor, Detrick 2006-07 Taylor, Jason 1999-00-01-02 Taylor, Robert 1965 Templet, O. J. 1950-51 Teston, Robert 1966-67-68-69 Texada, Kip 1988-89-90* Thibodeaux, Johnnie 1972-73-74-75 Thibodeaux, Kevin 1986 Thibodeaux, Travis 2006-07 Thomas, Baron 1964-65 Thomas, Chris 1995 Thomas, Chris 2003-04-05-06 Thomas, Hammond 2005-06 Thomas, Harold 1958-59-60 Thomas, Joe 1994-95 Thomas, Kendale 2011-12-13-14 Thomas, Khalil 2013-14Thomas, Lamar 1990-91-92 Thomas, Larry 1958-59 Thomas, Paul 2005 Thomas, Scott 2002-03-04-05 Thomas, Seth 2009-10-11-12 Thomas, Spencer 1970-71 Thomasen, Scott 1980-81 Thomason, Tommy 1973-74 Thompson, Bryan 1970-71-72-73 Thompson, Chris 1996 Thompson, Deonte 2011-12-13-14 Thompson, George 1998-99-00 Thompson, Jim 1971-72-73-74 Thompson, Ron 1963 Thompson, Ryan 2002-03-04-05 Thompson, Tommy 1962-63* Tillery, Duane 1992 Tillman, Clay 1962-63 Toti, Nick 2008-09-10 Tomplait, Mike 1973 Trahan, Dennis 1963-64 Trahan, Norris 1959-60-61 Trahan, Marcus 1999-00-01-02 Trahan, Todd 1988-89 Tregle, Tim 1976-77-78-79 Trevino, Carlos 1979-80-81-82 Trouard, Jack 1946 Turnage, Harold 2009-10-11 Turnage, David 2004-05-06-07 Tumey, Don 1955-56-57 Turner, Marcus 2000-03 Tyndall, Davis 1946-47 Tyson, Mitch 1974-75-76-77

Ulery, Jeff 1986-87 Underwood, Dan 1958-59-60 Urbanik, Michael 1992-93-94-95

Valair, Chris 1995 Vance, Andy 1983-84-85 Vandersypen, Robert 1971 Van Norman, Mark 1981-82 Vanover, Finis 1976 Vasilakis, John 2002-03-04-05* Vaughn, Tracty 1986-87-88-89 Verrett, David 1984-85 Viator, Nolan 1959-60-61* Vicknair, Charles 1961 Victor, Pat 1972-73-74-75 Vidrine, Marcus 1994 Vidrine, Richard 1967-68-69-70* Viges, Kurt 2014Vigers, John 2004-07 Vizier, Kenneth 1964 Vizier, Robbie 1987-88-89-90

Wade, Kenneth 1946-47 Wagner, Josh 2008 Walet, Merlin 1963-64-65 Walker, Chris 1979-80 Walker, Jonathan 2004-05-06-07 Walker, Joseph 1947 Walker, Kenneth 1946 Walker, Marcus 2003 Walters, R.J. 2014Ward, Aaron 1977 Ware, Michael 2010-11-12-13 Warren, Michael 1992-93-94-95 Washington, Josh 2014Washington, Rodney 1991-92-93 Washington, Mike 1974-75 Washington, Pat 1991 Watson, James 1946-47-48 Watson, Nicholas 1998-99 Watts, Wes 1988-89-90-91 Weathersby, Carlos 2002-03 Wells, Howard 1953-54 Westbrook, Tyrus 1950 Whatley, Larry 1966-67-68-69 White, Carl 1975 White, Chris 2001-02-03-04 White, Tommie 1953 White, Jaworski 2001-03-04 White, Jerrell 2006-07-08 Whitehead, Anthony 1999 Whitehead, Jimmy 1948-50-51-52* Whitehead, Steven 2004-05-06-08 Whittaker, Randy 1966 Whittington, Tony 1981-82-83-84 Widdon, John 1948 Widhood, Lloyd 1951 Wilburn, Jerry 1953

Wilcox, Howard 1948 Wiley, Lance 1987-88-89 Willet, Dick 1962 Willey, Ed 1955 Williams, Burlyn 2002 Williams, Clyde, 1994-95-96-97* Williams, Franz 1997-98-99-00 Williams, Lee 1995 Williams, Pat 2009-10-11-12 Williams, Robert 2003 Williams, Rufus 1960 Williams, Sean 1998-99-00-01 Willis, Toby 2008 Wilson, Bobby 1974-75-76 Wilson, Marrico 1992-93-94-95 Wiltz, Marcus 2010-11-12-13 Winbush, Chris 1994 Windfont, Chris 199-97-98-00 Withers, Bruce 1970-71-72 Wolfe, George 1965 Womack, David 1981-82-83 Woods, Edwin 1983-84-85 Woods, Harold 1951-52 Woods, Ivy 1983-84-85 Woods, Tommy 1966 Woolbert, M. K. 1951-52-53-54* Wynn, Bill 1976-77-78 Wycoff, Craig 1997

Yates, Bobby 1948 Young, Hilton 1997-98 Young, Randall 1985-86-87 Young, Reynaldo 2010-12-13Young, Robert 1962-63 Yruegas, Anthony 2013-14-

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1999 Abe Abdmoulaie 1998 Reggie Nelson 1997 Derrick Hennigan 1996 Carl Quiller 1995 J. C. Bilbo 1994 Eric Acheson 1993 Sam Breaux 1992 Bob LeJeune 1991 Sean Judge 1990 David Easterling 1989 Brian Champagne 1988 Glenn Koch 1987 Jeff Bryant 1986 Mike Cutrera 1985 Ross Leger 1984 Keith Ortego 1983 Scott Neusetzer 1982 Lonnie Collins Outstanding Offensive Player 1981 Murphy Rachal (Lether E. Frazar Memorial Award) 2014 Antoine Everett (OL) Outstanding Defensive Player 2013 Marcus Wiltz (TB) (Johnnie Caldarera Award) 2012 Marcus Wiltz (TB) 2014 Kevin Dorn (DL) 2011 Darius Carey (PR) 2013 Guy Morgan (DB) 2010 Corday Clark (TE) 2012 Joe Narcisse (LB) 2009 Toddrick Pendland (TB) 2011 Darrell Jenkins (S) 2008 Steven Whitehead (WR) 2010 Malcolm Bronson (S) 2007 Carlese Franklin (WR) 2009 Desmund Lighten (T) 2006 Derrick Fourroux (QB) 2008 Allen Nelson (LB) 2005 Steven Whitehead (WR) 2007 Trey Bennett (LB) 2004 Chris Thomas (TB) 2006 Bryan Smith (DE) 2003 Vick King (TB) 2005 Bryan Smith (DE) 2002 Jermaine Martin (WR) 2004 Chris White (DB) 2001 Jermaine Martin (WR) 2003 Roderick Royal (LB) 2000 Jermaine Martin (WR) 2002 Roderick Royal (LB) 1999 Wes Hines (OT) 2001 Brad Archie (LB) 1998 Jessie Burton (TB) 2000 Jake Morrison (DE) 1997 Blake Prejean (QB) 1999 Wayne Cordova (LB) 1996 Chris Fontenot (TE) 1998 Charles Ayro (LB) 1995 Kerry Joseph (QB) 1997 Charles Ayro (LB) 1994 Kerry Joseph (QB) 1996 Charles Ayro (LB) 1993 Adam Henry (WR) 1995 Kavika Pittman (DE) 1992 Henry Fields (TB) 1994 V. Landrum (LB) 1991 Eric Roberts (PK) 1993 Terry Irving (LB) 1990 Jeff Delhomme (WR) 1992 Terry Irving (LB) 1989 Tony Citizen (TB) 1991 Terry Irving (LB) 1988 Brian McZeal (TB) 1990 Kip Texada (DB) 1987 Brian McZeal (TB) Mike Pierce (DB) 1986 Flip Johnson (WR) 1989 Mike Pierce (DB) 1985 Arthur Alexander (WR) 1988 Devin Babineaux (LB) 1984 Simon Jordan (TB) 1987 Berwick Davenport (DB) 1983 Buford Jordan (TB) 1986 John Moss (LB) 1982 Mark Barousse (WR) 1985 Vance Robichaux (LB) 1981 Buford Jordan (TB) 1984 Bill Kingrey (E) 1980 Theron McClendon (TB) 1983 Derrick Batiste (DB) 1979 Artie Shankle (TB) 1982 Jim Hughes (LB) 1978 Artie Shankle (TB) 1981 Rusty Guilbeau (E) 1977 Claude Smart (G) 1980 Daryl Burckel (LB) 1976 Mike Bolt (C) 1979 John Miller (T) 1975 James Files (C) Billy Joe Davenport (LB) 1974 James Files (T) 1978 Doug Fruge (LB) 1973 James Files (T) 1977 Jim Pousson (T) 1972 James Moore (TE) 1976 Jim Pousson (T) 1971 Charles Powell (C) 1975 Bob Howell (LB) 1970 Larry Grissom (TB) 1974 Greg Griffin (E) 1969 Larry Grissom (TB) 1973 Randy Battaglio (LB) 1968 Carol Breaux (FB) 1972 Larry Rawlinson (LB) 1967 Felix Simon (FB) 1971 Charles Allen (T) 1966 Carol Breaux (FB) 1970 Elvin Dantin (E) 1964 Merlin Walet (TB) 1969 Glenn Kidder (G) 1963 Richard Guillory (QB) 1968 Glenn Kidder (G) 1967 R. C. Slocum (E) Senior Scholarship Award 1966 David Poche (T) (Jim Downing Memorial) 1965 Errol Eschete (G) 2014 Logan Gladney 1964 Errol Eschete (G) 2013 Hayden Dobbs 1963 Horace Harrington (T) 2012 Eric LeBlanc 2011 Ben Bourgeois W. T. Burton Award 2010 Mase Dugas 2014 Everett Ellefsen 2009 Beau Lasseigne 2013 Cody Stroud 2008 David Ballard 2012 Alec Savoie 2007 Travis Thibodeaux 2011 Desmund Lighten 2006 Brent Pousson 2010 Josh Ellison 2005 Chris Jones 2009 Richard Conner 2004 Scott Pendarvis 2008 Brant Linde 2003 Ryan Corcoran 2007 Kody Knox 2002 Hadley Prince 2006 Robert Hooker 2001 Charlie Hebert 2005 Chris Jones 2000 Wes Hines 2004 Matt Gore 1962 Tommy Thompson, Gerald Conner 1961 Johnny Steed, Nolan Viator 1960 Johnny Steed, Nolan Viator 1959 1958 Coy Scott, Sammy Stribling 1957 1956 1955 1954 Aubrey Lambert, Jesse Castete 1953 Calvin Billings, M. K. Woolbert 1952 Charles Kuehn, Lester Landry 1951 Desmond Jones, Jim Whitehead 1950 Jim Whitehead, Harold Brewster 1949 Kenneth Sweeney 1948 1947 1946 Wayne Kingery, Mitchell Lum

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All-Southland Conference 2014 - 1st Team: OL Antoine Everett, DL Kevin Dorn, DB Aaron Sam. 2nd Team: OL Quentin Marsh, LB Wallace Scott, LB Bo Brown, DB Brent Spikes. HM: WR Jereon McGilvery, DL Everett Ellefsen, DL Brian Hine, DB Gabe Hamner, DB Dominique Hill. 2013 - 1st Team: RB MarcusWiltz,WR Diontae Spencer, TE Nic Jacobs, OL Arinze Agada, OL Antoine Everett, DE Everett Ellefsen, CB Guy Morgan. 2nd Team: PK Ryan Rome, LB Bo Brown, S Aaron Sam, KR Diontae Spencer. HM: QB Cody Stroud, OL Quentin Marsh, OL Nick Gorman, DL Kevin Dorn, S Terence Cahee, P Jean Breaux. 2012 - 1st Team: OL Arinze Agada. 2nd Team: RB Marcus Wiltz, WR Darius Carey, OL Alex Savoie, OL Taylor Johnson, DL Everett Ellefsen, LB Joe Narcisse, DB Terence Cahee, PR Darius Carey. HM: OL Jonathan Landry, OL Carson Chaisson, DB Guy Morgan, DB Ford Smesny, DL Pat Williams. 2011 - 1st Team: TB Andre Anderson, S Malcolm Bronson, S Darrell Jenkins, DT Desmund Lighten, OL Alec Savoie. HM: Darius Carey, Jonathan Landry, Arinze Agada, Pat Williams, Joe Narcisse. 2010 - 1st Team: TB Andre Anderson, OL Miguel Gauthreaux, PK Josh Lewis, TE Corday Clark, DT Desmund Lighten, DB Malcolm Bronson. 2nd Team: FB Drew Johnston, DL Josh Ellison, DB Darrell Jenkins. HM: Alec Savoie, Jonathan Landry, Deron Minor, Seth Thomas, Devin Holland. 2009 - 1st Team: QB Derrick Fourroux, TB Toddrick Pendland , TE Wes Mangan, OT Casey Richter, DT Desmund Lighten, DB Malcolm Bronson, DB Darrell Jenkins. 2nd Team: OL Miguel Gauthreaux, LB Geremy Pilate, DB Seth Thomas. HM: FB Brandon Broussard, TE Corday Clark, DL Terrance Freeman. 2008 - 1st Team: TB Toddrick Pendland, OG Eman Naghavi, OT Kyle Link , DT Vaalyn Jackson, LB Allen Nelson. 2nd Team: WR Steven Whitehead, TE Wes Mangan, OL Lance Fremin, DB Jeremy Haynes. HM: QB Derrick Fourroux, DL Kenton Alleyne, LB Deron Minor, DB Darrell Jenkins. 2007- 1st Team:WR Carlese Franklin, DL Bryan Smith, OL Eman Naghavi, DL Vaalyn Jackson, LB Trey Bennett, LB Allen Nelson, DB Jonathan Walker. 2nd Team: QB Derrick Fourroux, FB Jordy Johnson,WR Quinten Lawrence, OL Lance Fremin, OL Kyle Link, DL Kenneth Lundy, DB Kody Knox. HM: RB Kris Bush, DB Brant Linde, DB Marcus Brown. 2006 - 1st Team: KR Steven Whitehead, WR Carlese Franklin , OL Brent Pousson, PK Blake Bercegeay, DL Bryan Smith, DL Kirby Joseph, DB Jamelle Juneau. 2nd Team: OL Eman Naghavi, LB Trey Bennett, DB Jonathan Walker. HM: RB Jamie Leonard, WR Quinten Lawrence, DL Robert Hooker, LB Allen Nelson, DB Stephen Barrett, DB Lawrence Darby. 2005 - 2nd Team: WR Quinten Lawrence, OL Brent Pousson, LB Trey Bennett, CB Jonathan Walker, SS Jamelle Juneau, RS Stephen Whitehead, PK Blake Bercegeay. HM: TB Chris Thomas, OL John Vasilakis, DL Vaalyn Jackson, DL Bryan Smith, DL Anthony Camp, S Lawrence Darby. 2004 - 1st Team: OT Cody LeBlanc. 2003 - 1st Team: RB Vick King, WR B. J. Sams, FB Luke Lawton, OL Dwight Hudler, PK John Marino, OL Cody LeBlanc, DB Keith Smith, DL John Paul Jones, DL Jerrell Zeno, LB Roderick Royal. 2002 - 1st Team: RB Vick King, WR Jermaine Martin, FB Luke Lawton, PK John Marino,TE Jeff Hamilton, C Jason Davis, OG Dwight Hudler, DT B. J. McNutt, DT John Paul Jones, LB Roderick Royal, LB Ryan Garrison, DB Keith Smith, DB Hadley Prince. 2001 - 1st Team: SS Joe Judge, LB Brad Archie.

2000 - 1st Team: OT Wes Hines, OG Rod Cantu, DE Jake Morrison. 1999 - 1st Team: OT Reggie Nelson, TE Pat Matthews, PK Shonz LaFrenz, LB Wayne Cordova, DB Tarius Davis. 1998 - 1st Team: OT Reggie Nelson, TE Pat Matthews, TB Jessie Burton, PK Shonz LaFrenz, LB Charles Ayro, S Tarius Davis. 1997 - 1st Team: QB Blake Prejean,WR Donnie Ashley, OT Reggie Nelson, PK Shonz LaFrenz, LB Charles Ayro, DE Blair Bradley. 1996 - 1st Team: QBTim Leger, S Zack Bronson. 1995 - 1st Team: QB Kerry Joseph,WRTerence Davis, RB Henry Fields, OT Marsh Buice, PK Jose Larios, DE Kavika Pittman, LB Chad Reeves, S Zack Bronson, DT Greg Bonvillain, LB Vincent Landrum, DB Damon Gladney. 1994 - 1st Team: LB Vincent Landrum, OT Ronald Cherry, DB Zack Bronson, DE Dana Scott, DE Kavika Pittman. 1993 - First Team: WR Adam Henry, TE MichaelWarren, OG Blayne Rush, PK Jose Larios, LB Terry Irving, DE Dana Scott, DT Eric Kidd, DB Zack Bronson, DB Lance Guidry, P Pat Neck. 1992 - 1st Team: LB Terry Irving, OL Marty Posey, DL Eric Kidd, DL Dana Scott, P Pat Neck. 1991 - 1st Team: LB Terry Irving, P Pat Neck, PK Eric Roberts, OT Blayne Rush. 1990 - 1st Team: DB Mike Pierce, DB Kip Texada, PK Eric Roberts. 1989 - 1st Team: TB Tony Citizen, DB Mike Pierce, OT Trent Lee. 1988 - 1st Team: OT Glenn Koch. 1986 - 1st Team: WR Flip Johnson. 1985 - 1st Team: TB Brian McZeal. 1984 - 1st Team: WR Keith Ortego, TB Simon Jordan. 1983 - 1st Team: TB Buford Jordan. 1982 - 1st Team: TB Buford Jordan, OG Brett Martin, OT Lonnie Collins, DB Leonard Smith. 1981 - 1st Team: QB Stephen Starring, TB Buford Jordan, WR Mark Barousse, OG Brett Martin, OT Lonnie Collins, DB Leonard Smith, DB Robert Davenport, P-PK Don Stump, DE Rusty Guilbeau, LB Joey Granger. 1980 - 1st Team: QB Stephen Starring, TB Theron McClendon, OT Lonnie Collins, C Joey Gregory, DE Rusty Guilbeau, LB Daryl Burckel, TB Buford Jordan, OG Brett Martin, P-PK Don Stump, DT Clay Carroll, DB Robert Davenport. 1979 - 1st Team: TB Artie Shankle, OT Jim Downing, DB Tim Harris, P-PK Don Stump, OT Ray Martin, WR Harry Price, DB Tom Murphy. 1978 - 1st Team: WR Richard Ellender,TE Louis Landry, LB Doug Fruge, P-PK Don Stump, OT Ray Martin, TB Artie Shankle, DB Charles Jefferson. 1977 - 1st Team: P Terry McFarland, TB Artie Shankle, LB Bob Howell, DB Charles Jefferson, OG Claude Smart, DT Jim Pousson, LB Doug Fruge. 1976 - 1st Team: FB Bobby Wilson, OG Barry Kimble, DB Charles Jefferson, C Mike Bolt, LB Bill Moseley, LB Doug Fruge, TE Jim Gonsoulin, DT Jim Pousson, DB Tim Harris. 1975 - 1st Team: C James Files, QB Johnnie Thibodeaux, DB Preston Lanier, LB Bob Howell, OG Barry Kimble, TB Mike McArthur, DB Ralph Phillips, LB James Meche. l974 - 1st Team: OT James Files, DE Greg Griffin, TE Nathaniel Allen, FB Bobby Wilson, QB Johnnie Thibodeaux, DB Douglas Dutt, TB Marshall Higginbotham, DT Chester Clark. 1973 - 1st Team: OT James Files, DB Billy Blakeman, DE Eddie Riley, LB Randy Battaglio, TE Nathaniel Allen, LB Mike Ratcliff. 1972 - 1st Team: TB Enos Hicks, TE James Moore, OG Nathaniel Allen, LB Larry Rawlinson.

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Shonz LaFrenz, PK 1998 - Reggie Nelson OT, Shonz LaFrenz PK, Jessie Burton, TB; Charles Ayro LB; Blair Bradley DE 1997 - Reggie Nelson OT, Charles Ayro LB, Blair Bradley DE 1996 - Zack Bronson, S

SLC Players of the Year

2009 - Derrick Fourroux 2007 - Bryan Smith 2006 - Steven Whitehead 2003 - B. J. Sams 2002 - Hadley Prince 1995 - Kerry Joseph

SLC Offensive Players of the Year

2013 - Cody Stroud 2008 - Toddrick Pendland 2003 - Vick King 2002 - Vick King 1981 - Buford Jordan 1980 - Stephen Starring

SLC Defensive Players of the Year

2008 - Bryan Smith 2001 - Joe Judge 1998 - Charles Ayro 1995 - Kavika Pittman 1994 - Vincent Landrum 1993 - Terry Irving 1992 - Terry Irving 1990 - Mike Pierce 1982 - Leonard Smith 1982 - Rusty Guilbeau 1980 - Daryl Burckel

SLC Offensive Lineman of the Year

2013 - Arinze Agada

SLC Rookies of Year

2008 - Malcolm Bronson 2006 - Derrick Fourroux, QB 2005 - Blake Bercegeay, PK 1998 - Jessie Burton, TB 1993 - Zack Bronson, DB 1992 - Kerry Joseph, QB 1991 - Eric Acheson, QB 1989 - Ken Naquin, DT 1985 - Brian McZeal, TB 1981 - Joey Granger, LB 1980 - Buford Jordan, TB

SLC Newcomers of Year

2010 - Andre Anderson, TB 2002 - Roderick Royal, LB 1994 - Chad Reeves, LB

SLC Coaches of Year

2007 - Matt Viator 2006 - Matt Viator 2003 - Tommy Tate 1997 - Bobby Keasler 1995 - Bobby Keasler 1993 - Bobby Keasler 1991 - Bobby Keasler 1990 - Bobby Keasler

1979 - Ernie Duplechin 1976 - Jack Doland All-Louisiana 2014 - Antoine Everett, OL (2nd Team); Kevin Dorn, DL (2nd Team), Aaron Sam, DB (2nd Team) 2012 - Arinze Agada, OL 2011 - Malcolm Bronson, S 2010 - Miguel Gauthreaux OG, Desmund Lighten DT 2009 - Derrick Fourroux QB, Toddrick Pendland TB, Desmund Lighten DT, Malcolm Bronson DB 2008 - Allen Nelson LB, Eman Naghavi OG 2007 - Bryan Smith DL, Allen Nelson LB, Carlese Franklin WR 2006 - Steven Whitehead, Blake Bercegeay, Jamelle Juneau, Allen Nelson, Brent Pousson, Bryan Smith 2003 - Roderick Royal, LB; Keith Smith, DB; Dwight Hudler, OL; Vick King, TB; John Paul Jones, DL 2002 - Roderick Royal, LB; Jeff Hamilton, TE; Jason Davis, C; Hadley Prince, DB 2001 - Joe Judge, SS 2000 - Wes Hines, OT; Jake Morrison, DE 1999 - Reggie Nelson, OT; Pat Matthews, TE;

1995 - Kerry Joseph, QB; Henry Fields, RB; Marsh Buice, OT; Kavika Pittman, DE: Greg Bonvillain, DT; Chad Reeves, LB; Zack Bronson, DB 1994 - Ronald Cherry, OT; Vincent Landrum, LB; Zack Bronson, DB 1993 - Terry Irving, LB; Zack Bronson, DB; Pat Neck, P; Blayne Rush, OG; Jose Larios, PK 1992 -Terry Irving, LB; Marty Posey, OT; Jose Larios, PK; Dana Scott, DE; Eric Kidd, DT 1991 - Eric Roberts, PK; Pat Neck, P 1990 - Mike Pierce, S 1989 - Tony Citizen, TB 1988 - Glenn Koch, OT 1986 - Tony Citizen, TB 1984 - Keith Ortego, WR; Simon Jordan, TB 1983 - Buford Jordan, TB; Derrick Batiste, DB 1982 - Leonard Smith, DB; Lonnie Collins, OT 1981 - Buford Jordan, TB; Brett Martin, OG; Lonnie Collins, OT; Leonard Smith, DB; Rusty Guilbeau, DE 1980 - Theron McClendon, TB; Lonnie Collins, OT; Rusty Guilbeau, DE 1979 - Artie Shankle, TB; Ray Martin , OT; Tim Harris, S; Don Stump, PK-P

1978 - Louis Landry, TE; Don Stump, PK-P 1976 - Mike Bolt, C 1975 - James Files, C 1974 - James Files, OT 1973 - James Files, OT

Louisiana Player of Year

2009 - Derrick Fourroux, Offense 1995 - Kerry Joseph, Offense - Kavika Pittman, Defense 1993 - Terry Irving, Defense 1992 - Terry Irving, Defense 1983 - Buford Jordan, Offense 1982 - Leonard Smith, Defense 1981 - Rusty Guilbeau, Defense

Louisiana Rookie of Year

2009 - Malcolm Bronson DB 2006 - Derrick Fourroux, QB 1998 - Jessie Burton, TB

Louisiana Newcomer of Year

2002 - Roderick Royal, LB

Louisiana Coach of Year

2006 - Matt Viator 2002 - Tommy Tate 1995 - Bobby Keasler 1994 - Bobby Keasler 1991 - Bobby Keasler 1980 - Ernie Duplechin 1979 - Ernie Duplechin 1976 - Jack Doland 1971 - Jack Doland

All-Gulf States Conference

(McNeese belonged to the GSC from 1952 to 1970 when the league disbanded)

1970 - Larry Grissom RB, Charles Powell C, C. J. Moore OG, Ronnie Miller OT, Billy Blakeman DB, Rocke Fournet DB, Bob Fuhrer LB, Richard Vidrine LB, Charles Allen DT. 1969 -Larry Grissom RB, Leonard Holmes DG, Nick Hebert OT, Glenn Kidder OG. 1968 - Nick Hebert OT, Glenn Kidder OG, Carol Breaux FB, Jim Fleming DB, Bob Fuhrer DG, Earl Gothreaux DT, RobertTeston DT, RichardVidrine DE. 1967 - Nick Hebert OT, Carol Breaux FB, Earl Gothreaux DT, Dickie Colburn OG, Charles Landry DE. 1966 - Dickie Colburn OG, Tony Ber DB, Luther Herpin DB, David Poche T, Norman Porche T. 1965 - Tony Ber DB, Errol Eschete G, Paul Guidry E, Felix Simon LB, Merlin Walet RB. 1964 - Errol Eschete G, Paul Guidry E, Charles Anastasio HB, Gerald Conner C-LB, Richard Guillory QB, Jimmy Langley T. 1963 - Charles Anastasio HB, Horace Harrington

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T, Darrell Lester FB, Tommy Thompson QB, Robert Young E. 1962 - Darrell Lester FB, Don Bossier RB, Lou Eschete G, Jay Hebert E. 1961 - Don Bossier FB, Don Breaux QB, Tom Sestak E, John Steed G. 1960 - Don Breaux QB, Julius Fincke T, Lenny Kahn C-LB. 1959 - Don Breaux QB, Lenny Kahn C-LB, Jimmy Stubbs G, Johnny Fuller G. 1957 - Rogers Hampton HB, Gene Gibson E, Robert Morris QB, Dick Salley T, Don Tumey G. 1956 - Rogers Hampton HB, Rudie Soileau G. 1955 - Jesse Castete HB. 1954 - Jesse Castete HB. 1953 - M. K. Woolbert T. 1952 - M. K. Woolbert T, Calvin Billings C, Gerald Bishop HB, Jules DeRouen FB, Charles Kuehn DE.

GSC Coach of Year

1967 - Jim Clark 1963 - Les DeVall 1961 - Les DeVall 1957 - Les DeVall

SLC Statistical Leaders of Year

2013 - Diontae Spencer (AP avg.); Guy Morgan (Interceptions) 2011 - Darius Carey (PR avg.); Josh Lewis (PAT kick pct.) 2010 - Josh Lewis (field goal pct.) 2009 - Toddrick Pendland (scoring) (SLC Statistical Leaders cont.) 2008 - Toddrick Pendland (rushing) 2007 - Bryan Smith (sacks, TFL), Derrick Fourroux (pass efficiency) 2006- Bryan Smith (sacks, TFL, fumble recoveries), Blake Bercegay (kick scoring) 2005- Blake Bercegeay (FGs, Kick Scoring), Steven Whitehead (punt return average) 2003 - Vick King, rushing; B. J. Sams, all-purpose, pass receiving yards per game; John Marino, field goals, total scoring, kick scoring 2002 - John Marino, scoring and field goals; Vick King, rushing; Rod Gulley, pass interceptions; Scott Pendarvis, passing yards 2000 - Slade Nagle, total yards passing; Jake Morrison, tackles for losses; Bruce Bolden, passes broken up. 1999 - Shonz LaFrenz, PAT kicking 1998 - Jessie Burton, rushing, scoring all-purpose; Shonz LaFrenz kick scoring 1997 - Shonz LaFrenz, scoring and place kicking; Blake Prejean, pass efficiency; Donnie Ashley, punt returns 1996 - Tim Leger, total offense and passing 1995 - Terence Davis, receiving 1994 - Jose Larios, scoring 1993 - Jose Larios, scoring 1991 - Eric Acheson, passing 1989 - Tony Citizen, scoring 1986 - Tony Citizen, rushing; Scott Dieterich, passing, total offense; Flip Johnson, receiving, all-purpose 1984 - Don Richards, passing and total offense; Simon Jordan, all-purpose running 1983 - Buford Jordan, rushing; Tony Whittington, scoring 1981 - Buford Jordan, rushing, scoring and all-purpose running 1980 -Theron McClendon, rushing and all-purpose running; Don Stump, scoring 1979 - Artie Shankle, rushing 1974-Johnnie Thibodeaux, total offense 1972 - Enos Hicks, rushing

SLC Team Statistical Leaders

2013 - 4th down conversions; red zone offense 2011 - Punt return average 2010 - Field goals, red zone offense, total defense 2009 - Rushing offense, pass defense 2008 - Total offense, scoring offense, rushing offense, rushing defense, total defense, opponents first downs 2007 - Total offense, scoring offense, rushing defense, pass efficiency, pass efficiency defense, scoring defense, turnover margin, QB sacks, TFL 2006 - Scoring offense, Pass Efficiency, Turnover Margin, Sacks, Field Goal Pct.,RedZone Offense

2005 - Field Goals 2003 - Turnover margin 2002 -Scoring offense,Scoring defense, Total offense, Pass Defense, Kickoff returns, Punt returns, Pass efficiency, Pass Def efficiency, Turnover margin, Pass interceptions 2001 - Total defense, Scoring defense, Pass defense, Rushing defense 2000 - Total defense, Rushing defense, Total offense, Scoring offense 1998 - Scoring defense, Scoring offense, Total defense, Rushing defense 1997 -Scoring defense, Scoring offense, Total defense 1996 - Passing offense 1995 - Scoring defense, Total defense, Rushing defense 1994 - Scoring defense, Total defense 1993 - Scoring defense, Total defense, Rushing defense 1992 - Rushing defense 1991 - Scoring defense, Total defense, Rushing defense 1989 - Rushing offense 1985 - Scoring defense 1981 - Scoring offense, Rushing offense, Total offense 1980 - Scoring defense, Scoring offense, Rushing offense, Total offense, Rushing defense 1979 - Scoring defense 1978 - Scoring offense 1976 - Rushing defense, Total defense

GSC Statistical Leaders of Year

1969 - Larry Grissom, Rushing 1966 - Carol Breaux, Rushing 1965 - Merlin Walet, Rushing & Scoring; Craig Henry, Kickoff Returns 1964 - Charles Anastasio, Rushing 1963 - Charles Anastasio, Rushing; Darrell Lester, Scoring; Robert Young, Pass Receiving 1962 - Lloyd Guillot, Punt Returns 1960 - Don Breaux, Passing & Total Offense; Charles Stevenson, Pass Interceptions 1958 - Dick Harris, Punt Returns 1957 - Rogers Hampton, Punting 1956 - Rogers Hampton, Punt Returns 1953 - Jesse Castete, Punting 1952 - Jules Derouen, Rushing, Total Offense & Scoring

Academic All-Southland

2013 - Arinze Agada, Bo Brown, Guy Morgan 2012 - Arinze Agada, Eric LeBlanc, Alec Savoie 2011 - Ben Bourgeois, Wes Briscoe, Eric LeBlanc, Alec Savoie 2010 - Ben Bourgeois 2009 - Derrick Fourroux, Richard Conner, Desmund Lighten, Matt Kreamer, Jace Peterson 2008 - David Ballard, Brant Linde, Eman Naghavi 2007 - David Ballard, Brant Linde, Mark Fontenot, Eman Naghavi 2006 - Brent Pousson, David Ballard, Brant Linde, Kyle Link, Jared Person 2005 - Brent Pousson, Jared Person, Brant Linde 2004 - Brent Pousson, Ryan Thompson, Scott Pendarvis, Kyle Richey 2003 - Scott Pendarvis, Ryan Thompson, Cedric Lars, Jason Cook, Roy Farias, Kyle Richey, Michael Swansey 2002 - Marcus Trahan, Darren Oustalet, Michael Swansey, Roy Farias, Hadley Prince 2001 - Marcus Trahan, Hadley Prince 2000 - Michael Allen, Charles Hebert, Wes Hines, Darren Oustalet, Hadley Prince 1999 - Abe Abdmoulaie, Ben Duhon, Wes Hines, Ronnie McZeal, Darren Oustalet, Hadley Prince

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Associated Press 2014 Antoine Everett, OL (2nd) 2013 Arinze Agada, OL (2nd) 2009 Toddrick Pendland, TB 2008 Toddrick Pendland, TB Eman Naghavi, OG 2007 Bryan Smith, DE 2006 Bryan Smith, DE Steven Whitehead, Ret Blake Bercegeay, PK 2003 Dwight Hudler, OL Roderick Royal, LB 2002 Hadley Prince, DB Roderick Royal, LB Jason Davis, C 2001 Joe Judge, DB 2000 Jake Morrison, DE Wes Hines, OT 1998 Reggie Nelson, OT Charles Ayro, LB 1997 Donnie Ashley, KR 1996 Zack Bronson, DB 1995 Kavika Pittman, DE 1994 Ronald Cherry, OL 1993 Terry Irving, LB Jose Larios, PK 1992 Terry Irving, LB 1988 Glen Koch, OL 1983 Buford Jordan, TB 1982 Leonard Smith, DB 1981 Rusty Guilbeau, DE 1975 James Files, C 1974 James Files, OT 1972 James Moore, TE Larry Rawlinson, LB 1969 Glenn Kidder, OG 1952 Charles Kuehn, DE 2007 2006 2002 2001 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1971

Walter Camp Bryan Smith, DE Steven Whitehead, KR Bryan Smith, DE Hadley Prince, DB Roderick Royal, LB Jason Davis, C Joe Judge, DB Reggie Nelson, OL Charles Ayro, LB Chris Fontenot, TE Charles Ayro, LB Zack Bronson, DB Kavika Pittman, DE Zack Bronson, DB Vincent Landrum, LB Ronald Cherry, OL Terry Irving, LB Terry Irving, LB Charles Powell, C

Football Coaches Assn. 2006 Bryan Smith, DE 2003 Roderick Royal, LB 2002 Hadley Prince, DB 1998 Reggie Nelson, OL Charles Ayro, LB 1997 Reggie Nelson, OL 1996 Zack Bronson, DB

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Kavika Pittman, DE Ronald Cherry, OL Terry Irving, LB Terry Irving, LB James Files, OL

The Sports Network 2014 Antoine Everett, OL (2nd) 2013 Arinze Agada, OL (2nd) Marcus Wiltz, RB (3rd) Guy Morgan, DB (3rd) 2011 Darius Carey, PR 2008 Eman Naghavi, OG 2006 Steven Whitehead, Ret Bryan Smith, DE Blake Bercegeay, PK 2003 Dwight Hudler, OL Roderick Royal, LB 2002 Hadley Prince, DB Roderick Royal, LB Jason Davis, C 2001 Joe Judge, DB 2000 Jake Morrison, DE Wes Hines, OT 1999 Shonz LaFrenz, PK 1998 Shonz LaFrenz, PK Reggie Nelson, OL Charles Ayro, LB 1997 Charles Ayro, LB Reggie Nelson, OL 1995 Kavika Pittman, DE Zack Bronson, DB Marsh Buice, OL 1994 Ronald Cherry, OL 1993 Terry Irving, LB 1991 Pat Neck, P 1990 Mike Pierce, DB 2000 1998 1997

ESPN-USA Today Jake Morrison, DE Wes Hines, OT Reggie Nelson, OL Charles Ayro, LB Shonz LaFrenz, PK Reggie Nelson, OL Shonz LaFrenz, PK Blair Bradley, DL Charles Ayro, LB

College Sporting News 2007 Bryan Smith, DE Beyond Sports Network 2013 Arinze Agada, OL (2nd) Nic Jacobs, TE (HM) Diontae Spencer, WR (HM) 2011 Darius Carey, PR College Sports Madness 2013 Arinze Agada, OL (3rd) 2011 Darius Carey, PR Phil Steele Publications 2011 Darius Carey, PR Darrell Jenkins, S

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Don Hansen’s Football Gazette 2006 Bryan Smith, DE Blake Bercegeay, PK Jamelle Juneau, DB 2002 Roderick Royal, LB* Hadley Prince, DB* Jason Davis, C B. J. McNutt, DL 2001 Joe Judge, DB 2000 Jake Morrison, DE Wes Hines, OT 1995 Marsh Buice, OL 1994 Ronald Cherry, OL 1993 Terry Irving, LB 1992 Terry Irving, LB 1991 Terry Irving, LB 1990 Mike Pierce, DB 1986 Flip Johnson, WR * - player of year at their position

Williamson Mid-Bracket 1964 Charles Anastasio, TB 1963 Darrell Lester, FB 1960 Lenny Kahn, C United Press International 1961 Tom Sestak, DE NAIA 1966 David Poche, T ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICA FCS Athletic Directors Assoc. 2013 Arinze Agada, OL 2011 Ben Bourgeois 2010 Ben Bourgeois 2008 Brant Linde, DB 2002 Hadley Prince, DB 2001 Hadley Prince, DB 2000 Wes Hines, OT Hadley Prince, DB 1999 Wes Hines, OT 1998 Wes Hines, OT 2007 2002 2001 2000 1999 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1979 1978 1973 1970

CoSIDA Brant Linde Hadley Prince, DB Hadley Prince, DB Wes Hines, OT Wes Hines, OT Dana Scott, DE Sean Judge, LB David Easterling, DB Brian Champagne,WR Glen Koch, OL Brian Champagne, WR Jim Downing, OL Jim Downing, OL Randy Battaglio, LB Richard Vidrine, LB

Other 1959 Olen Clark, RB

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2014 McNeese 31, Abilene Christian 20 2013 McNeese 31, Sam Houston State 23 2012 McNeese 35, Stephen F. Austin 24 2011 Sam Houston State 38, McNeese 14 2010 McNeese 24, Nicholls 14 2009 McNeese 51, NW State 23 2008 Nicholls 38, McNeese 35 2007 McNeese 45, SE La. 17 2006 Texas St.27, McNeese 17 2005 McNeese 31, Sam Houston 26 2004 Texas St. 54, McNeese 27 2003 McNeese 56, Sam Houston 37 2002 McNeese 28, Jacksonville 20 2001 McNeese 35, Sam Houston 23 2000 McNeese 28, Jacksonville 0 1999 McNeese 20, Northwestern St. 17 1998 McNeese 30, Jacksonville St. 14 1997 McNeese 50, Northwestern St. 7 1996 McNeese 49, Ark-Monticello 3 1995 McNeese 20, Sam Houston 0 1994 McNeese 13, Stephen F. Austin 9 1993 McNeese 37, Sam Houston 14 1992 McNeese 37, Sam Houston 14 1991 McNeese 19, Southwest Texas 18 1990 McNeese 38, Northwestern St. 21 1989 McNeese 21, Southwest Texas 7 1988 McNeese 37, Sam Houston 0 1987 Arkansas St. 17, McNeese 0 1986 Louisiana Tech 28, McNeese 16 1985 McNeese 0, North Texas 0 1984 Northeast La. 19, McNeese 3 1983 North Texas 17, McNeese 10 1982 McNeese 38, UT Arlington 12 1981 McNeese 21, Arkansas St. 7 1980 McNeese 31, UT Arlington 17 1979 McNeese 10, Arkansas St. 7 1978 McNeese 31, Northeast La. 10

1977 Nicholls St. 24, McNeese 7 1976 UT Arlington 27, McNeese 10 1975 Dayton 17, McNeese 10 1974 McNeese 43, UT Arlington 0 1973 Arkansas St. 26, McNeese 23 1972 Northwestern St. 25, McNeese 10 1971 McNeese 17, Troy State 7 1970 McNeese 17, Northeast La. 13 1969 McNeese 17, Troy State 14 1968 UT Arlington 17, McNeese 14 1967 Lamar 24, McNeese 8 1966 McNeese 31, La. College 0 1965 Memphis St. 28, McNeese 0 1964 McNeese 34, La. College 7 1963 McNeese 35, Southeastern La. 6 1962 McNeese 19, USL 0 1961 McNeese 21, Southeastern La. 8 1960 McNeese 14, Northeast La. 8 1959 McNeese 20, Southeastern La. 8 1958 McNeese 9, USL 8 1957 McNeese 26, Southeastern La. 0 1956 McNeese 12, Northeast La. 0 1955 McNeese 17, Lamar 0 1954 McNeese 33, Texas Lutheran 18 1953 Tampa 25, McNeese 7 1952 McNeese 35, Sam Houston 26 1951 McNeese 35, Arkansas A&M 14 1950 McNeese 20, Paris JC 14 1949 McNeese 42, Cameron 7 1948 McNeese 40, Northeast La. 0 1947 McNeese 38, Pearl River 0 1946 Lamar 21, McNeese 7 1945 Northeast La. 12, McNeese 0 Winning streak: 16 (broken)

Head Coaching Honors

• National coach of year - Tommy Tate 2002 • Louisiana coach of year - Matt Viator 2006; Tommy Tate 2002; Bobby Keasler 1995, 1994, 1991; Ernie Duplechin 1980, 1979; Jack Doland 1976, 1971 • Southland Conference coach of year - Matt Viator 2007, 2006; Tommy Tate 2003; Bobby Keasler 1997, 1995, 1993, 1991, 1990; Ernie Duplechin 1979; Jack Doland 1976 • Gulf States coach of year - Jim Clark 1967; Les DeVall 1963, 1961, 1957

National Statistical Leaders

2009: Toddrick Pendland (scoring average, 10.7 ppg) 2003: Rod Gulley (blocked field goals, 2) 1993: Jose Larios (field goals per game, 2.0 pg) 1983: Ben Duhon (blocked punts, 3) 1981: Leonard Smith (blocked field goals, 4)

Team 1997: Passing Defense (79.05 ypg); Scoring Defense (10.5 ppg) 1995: Rushing Defense (60.9 ypg); Scoring Defense (8.9 ppg) 1993 - Total Defense (249.5 ypg)

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2 Division I National Title Appearances (1997 & 2002) • 15Division I Playoff Appearances • 13 SLC Championships R.L. Cline, Sr. MVP Award

The McNeese State most valuable player receives the R. L. Cline Sr. trophy in memory of G. W. “Billy” Cline, sponsored by Mrs. JoAnn Humble. This award has been presented since 1945 and last year’s winner was wide receiver and return man Diontae Spencer. There have been eight double winners of the award - Jesse Castete in 1954 and 1955, Darrell Lester in 1962 and 1963, Larry Grissom in 1969 and 1971, Glenn Kidder in 1968 and 1969, Johnnie Thibodeaux in 1973 and 1975, Buford Jordan in 1981 and 1983, Terry Irving in 1992 and 1993 and B. J. Sams in 2002 and 2003. 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978

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Bob Howell, LB Bill Moseley, LB Johnnie Thibodeaux, QB Bobby Wilson, FB Johnnie Thibodeaux, QB Allan Dennnis, QB Larry Grissom, TB Richard Vidrine, LB Glenn Kidder, G Larry Grissom, TB Glenn Kidder, G David Bourgeois, QB David Poche, T Merlin Walet, TB Gerald Conner, C Darrell Lester, FB Darrell Lester, FB Don Breaux, QB Nolan Viator, QB Charles Stevenson, DB Olen Clark, RB Wilbert Zimmerman, LB Robert Morris, QB Donald Tumey, G Jesse Castete, RB Jesse Castete, RB Calvin Billings, C Lester Landry, QB Desmond Jones, RB Harold Brewster, RB Kenneth Sweeney, RB Irving Richard, RB Carol Neeley, E Wayne Kingery, RB Bobby Bland, RB

Diontae Spencer, 2013 MVP

Kerry Joseph, 1995 MVP

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Desmond Jones, 1951 MVP

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2 Division I National Title Appearances (1997 & 2002) â&#x20AC;˘ 15Division I Playoff Appearances â&#x20AC;˘ 13 SLC Championships Desmond Jones Award Athlete of the Year Award

The McNeese State athlete of the year award began in the 1985-86 season and is presented each year by the family of the late Desmond Jones, a McNeese Hall of Fame member.

Desmond Jones

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Kerry Joseph

Canadian Football League Player of the Year

Dr. Daryl Burckel University Professor Southland Conference Defensive Player of Year

Alana DiVittorio (softball) David Rooney (track and field) Ben Chretien (track and field) Patrick Richard (basketball) Derrick Fourroux (football) Kamryn Koch (soccer) Bryan Smith (football) Brad Gebauer (track) Michelle Rzepka (track) Jacob Marceaux (baseball) B. J. Sams (football) Hadley Prince (football) Joe Judge (football) Sita Waru (track) Sita Waru (track)

Ben Broussard (baseball) Donnie Ashley (football) Rosell Ellis (basketball) Kerry Joseph (football) Ronald Cherry (football) Terry Irving (football) Terry Irving (football) Keri Ange (track) Kevin Toth (track) Tony Citizen (football) Michael Cutright (basketball) Chip Stratton (baseball) Brian Cooper (track) Brian Cooper (track)

Prolific Cowboy Football Players

Jermaine Martin All time team pass reception leader

Jesse Castete

First Cowboy to be drafted by the NFL

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Henry Fields

Buford Jordan

All time team rushing leader

Larry Grissom

Second Cowboy to have 1,000 yard rushing year

Jose Larios

Eight years with the New Orleans Saints

Tom Sestak

All-American All time scoring leader

Named to the American Football League all-time team

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Charles Ayro

All time Cowboy tackle leader

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2 Division I National Title Appearances (1997 & 2002) â&#x20AC;˘ 15Division I Playoff Appearances â&#x20AC;˘ 13 SLC Championships McNeese in the Final National Rankings by Sports Network

Since 1990, McNeese State has appeared in 15 final Division I Championship polls by The Sports Network. The Cowboys were No. 1 in the nation for 11 weeks during the 2003 season, 10 of them in a row. In both 1997 and 2002 - when the Cowboys went all the way to the 1-AA championship game - McNeese finished No. 2 in the final national rankings. 1990 (not ranked) 1991 1. Nevada-Reno 2. E. Kentucky 3. Holy Cross 4. Northern Iowa 5. Alabama State 6. Delaware 7. Villanova 8. Marshall 9. M. Tennessee 10. Samford 11. New Hampshire 12. Sam Houston St. 13. Youngstown State 14. Western Illinois 15. Weber State 16. James Madison 17. Appalachian State 18. La-Monroe 19. McNeese State 20. The Citadel Furman 1992 1. La-Monroe The Citadel 3. Northern Iowa 4. M. Tennessee 5. Idaho 6. Marshall 7. Youngstown State 8. Delaware 9. Samford 10. Villanova 11. McNeese State 12. Eastern Kentucky 13. William & Mary 14. E. Washington 15. Florida A&M 16. Appalachian State 17. N. Carolina A&T 18. Alcorn State 19. Liberty 20. Western Illinois 1993 1. Troy State 2. Georgia Southern 3. Montana 4. La-Monroe 5. McNeese State 6. Boston U. 7. Youngstown State 8. Howard 9. Marshall 10. William & Mary 11. Idaho 12. Central Florida 13. Northern Iowa 14. Stephen F. Austin 15. Southern 16. Pennsylvania 17. Eastern Kentucky 18. Delaware 19. Western Kent. 20. E. Washington 21. N. Carolina A&T 22. Tennessee Tech 23. Alcorn State 24. Towson State 25. Massachusetts 1994 1. Youngstown State 2. Boise State 3. Marshall 4. Montana 5. Eastern Kentucky 6. McNeese State 7. James Madison 8. Idaho 9. Appalachian St.

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Boston Northern Iowa Troy State New Hampshire Pennsylvania North Texas M. Tennessee Grambling Alcorn State William & Mary Central Florida Stephen F. Austin Hofstra S. Carolina State Western Illinois Northern Arizona

1995 1. Montana 2. Marshall 3. McNeese State 4. Stephen F. Austin 5. Appalachian State 6. Delaware State 7. Troy State 8. Southern 9. Murray State 10. Hofstra 11. Georgia Southern 12. Eastern Kentucky 13. Northern Iowa 14. Eastern Illinois 15. James Madison 16. Jackson State 17. Florida A&M 18. Idaho 19. William & Mary 20. Richmond 21. Boise State 22. Northern Arizona 23. Connecticut 24. Indiana State 25. M. Tennessee 1996 (not ranked) 1997 1. Youngstown State 2. McNeese State 3. Delaware 4. E. Washington 5. Villanova 6. Western Illinois 7. Western Kent. 8. Georgia Southern 9. Hampton 10. Florida A&M 11. Southern 12. Montana 13. Jackson State 14. Hofstra 15. Eastern Kentucky 16. Cal Poly - SLO 17. Northwestern St. 18. Stephen F. Austin 19. S. Carolina State 20. Liberty 21. Eastern Illinois 22. Appalachian State 23. Dayton 24. Northeastern 25. Colgate 1998 1. Massachusetts 2. Georgia Southern 3. Northwestern St. 4. Western Illinois 5. Florida A&M 6. Appalachian State 7. Lehigh 8. McNeese State 9. Connecticut 10. Richmond

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12. Fordham 13. Eastern Illinois 14. Wofford 15. Bethune-Cookman 16. Northwestern St. 17. Penn 18. Idaho State 19. Montana State 20. Murray State 21. Eastern Kentucky 22. Gardner-Webb 23. Nicholls State 24. Southeast Mo. 25. Colgate 2003 1. Delaware 2. Colgate 3. Wofford 4. Florida Atlantic 5. Northern Iowa 6. Western Illinois 7. Western Kent. 8. McNeese State 9. Southern Illinois 10. Northern Arizona 11. UMass 12. Penn 13. Southern 14. Montana 15. Bethune-Cookman 16. North Carolina A&T 17. Grambling 18. Jacksonville State 19. Northern Col. 20. Northeastern 21. Montana State 22. Idaho State 23. Lehigh 24. Georgia Southern 25. Villanova 2004 (not ranked) 2005 (not ranked) 2006 1. Appalachian St. 2. Montana 3. UMass 4. North Dakota St. 5. Youngstown St. 6. James Madison 7. Furman 8. Hampton 9. New Hampshire 10. Southern Illinois 11. Illinois State 12. Tenn-Martin 13. Coastal Carolina 14. Eastern Illinois 15. Cal Poly 16. San Diego 17. Northern Iowa 18. Montana State 19. Princeton 20. Portland State 21. South Dakota St. 22. McNeese State 23. Wofford 24. Maine 25. Central Arkansas 2007 1. Appalachian St. 2. Delaware 3. Southern Illinois 4. Northern Iowa 5. Richmond 6. Wofford 7. UMass 8. E. Washington 9. North Dakota St.

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10. Montana 11. McNeese State 12. James Madison 13. Eastern Kentucky 14. New Hampshire 15. Delaware State 16. Youngstown St. 17. Georgia Southern 18. Eastern Illinois 19. South Dakota St. 20. Fordham 21. Harvard 22. Yale 23. Elon 24. Cal Poly 25. Grambling 2008 1. Richmond 2. Montana 3. James Madison 4. Northern Iowa 5. Appalachian State 6. Villanova 7. Weber State 8. New Hampshire 9. Wofford 10. Cal Poly 11. Southern Illinois 12. Central Arkansas 13. South Carolina St. 14. Liberty 15. Harvard 16. Colgate 17. Elon 18. Maine 19. Eastern Kentucky 20. William & Mary 21. McNeese State 22. Texas State 23. Jacksonville State 24. Grambling 25. Prairie View 2009 1. Villanova 2. Montana 3. Appalachian State 4. William & Mary 5. Richmond 6. Southern Illinois 7. New Hampshire 8. South Carolina St. 9. Elon 10. Stephen F. Austin 11. South Dakota State 12. McNeese State 13. Eastern Washington 14. Holy Cross 15. Prairie View A&M 16. Jacksonville State

17. Weber State 18. Northern Iowa 19. Eastern Illinois 20. Penn 21. Colgate 22. Liberty 23. Florida A&M 24. Lafayette 25. Texas State 2010 (not ranked) 2011 (not ranked) 2012 (not ranked) 2013 1. North Dakota State 2. Towson 3. Eastern Washington 4. Eastern Illinois 5. New Hampshire 6. Southeastern La. 7. Coastal Carolina 8. Montana 9. Fordham 10. Jacksonville State 11. McNeese State 12. Maine 13. South Dakota State 14. Sam Houston State 15. Northern Arizona 16. Bethune-Cookman 17. Tennessee State 18. Youngstown State 19. Samford 20. Montana State 21. Southern Utah 22. Furman 23. Chattanooga 24. Charleston Southern 25. South Carolina State 2014 (not ranked)

McNeese State ranks tied for 7th nationally among schools in FCS playoff appearances Rank 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Team Appearances Montana 23 Eastern Kentucky 20 Appalachian St. 19 Georgia Southern 18 Northern Iowa 18 Furman 16 Delaware 15 McNeese State 15

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2 Division I National Title Appearances (1997 & 2002) • 15Division I Playoff Appearances • 13 SLC Championships Prominent Cowboy Alumni

Jack Doland

William Dore’

R. C. Slocum

Mike Smith

• head football coach • athletic director • university president • state senator

• founder of Global Industries, Ltd. • Horatio Alger Award • Rhodes Petroleum Industry Leadership award • John B. Galletti award

• 2012 Inductee into the College Football Hall of Fame • 123-47-2 as head coach at Texas A&M • six conference titles • teams played in 11 bowl games

• world steer wrestling champion • four times runnerup

Class of ‘48

Class of ‘68

Class of ‘87

Cowboys in All-Star Games 2014

Antoine Everett

1996

Zack Bronson

2013

Diontae Spencer

1995

Kavika Pittman

2012

Alec Savoie, Taylor Johnson

1984

Buford Jordan

Seth Thomas

1981

Don Stump

Olympia Gold East West Shrine

1979

John Miller

1976

James Files

East West Shrine Senior Bowl

1960

Lenny Kahn

Joe Dumars

2007

Class of ‘85

• NBA All-Star • Basketball Hall of Fame • Detroit Pistons special assistant to the owner

Senior Scout Bowl

NFLPA Collegiate Bowl Senior Scout Bowl

Raycom All-Star Game

Bryan Smith Hula Bowl

2003

Keith Smith

Luke Lawton

Senior Bowl

Las Vegas All-American The Villages Gridiron

Roderick Royal

Vick King

Blue/Gray

Senior Bowl

East West Shrine

Blue/Gray

All-American Bowl

East West Shrine

Blue/Gray 92

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