2009 Southland Conference Football

2009 Football

2009 Southland Conference Football Media Guide 2600 Network Blvd.

Suite 150 Frisco, Texas 75034 Office Phone: 972-422-9500 Fax Numer: 972-422-9225 On the World Wide Web at: Southland.org facebook.com/SouthlandConference twitter.com/SouthlandSports

Southland Staff Tom Burnett, Commissioner Tina Cheatham, Associate Commissioner, Championships & Sports Administration Teri Franch, Administrative Assistant Jack Key, Associate Commissioner, Chief Financial Officer Bruce Ludlow, Associate Commissioner, Operations Stephanie McDonald, Associate Commissioner, Institutional Services Jenny McGhee, Associate Commissioner, External Relations

Communications Todd Lamb, Assistant Commissioner, Communications & Media Services E-mail: tlamb@southland.org Office: 972-422-9500, ext. 107 Cell: 817-287-8393 Jimmy Glenn, Assistant Director, Media Services E-mail: jglenn@southland.org Office: 972-422-9500, ext. 110 Cell: 817-846-2712

Southland Conference Southland Media Relations Directory................................................................................................... 2 This is the Southland Conference....................................................................................................... 4-6 Southland Demographics/Map/Mileage Chart................................................................................. 7 Southland Staff.......................................................................................................................................8-10 Southland Conference Television Network.......................................................................................11 Hall of Honor................................................................................................................................................12 Commissioner’s Cup..................................................................................................................................13 Academic Awards.......................................................................................................................................14 Officiating Program...................................................................................................................................15 Football History.................................................................................................................................... 16-19 Football Championship Subdivision............................................................................................ 20-21 Southland Sponsorships..........................................................................................................................22 Southland Preview Composite Schedule.......................................................................................................................... 24-25 Preseason Polls............................................................................................................................................26 Preseason All-Conference Teams................................................................................................... 27-28 Football Expansion............................................................................................................................. 29-30 Southland Conference Teams Central Arkansas.................................................................................................................................. 32-37 McNeese State...................................................................................................................................... 38-43 Nicholls................................................................................................................................................... 44-49 Northwestern State............................................................................................................................ 50-55 Sam Houston State............................................................................................................................. 56-61 Southeastern Louisiana.................................................................................................................... 62-67 Stephen F. Austin................................................................................................................................. 68-73 Texas State............................................................................................................................................. 74-79 2008 Season in Review Notes........................................................................................................................................................ 82-87 Results............................................................................................................................................................88 Statistics.................................................................................................................................................. 89-99 History and Records Southland Champions........................................................................................................................... 102 Postseason Honors................................................................................................................................. 103 Statistical Trends............................................................................................................................. 104-109 All-Conference Teams................................................................................................................... 110-117 Coaching/Miscellaneous Records..................................................................................................... 118 All-Time Standings......................................................................................................................... 119-123 Football Championship Subdivision Playoffs...................................................................... 124-125 All-Americans................................................................................................................................... 126-127 Records............................................................................................................................................... 128-133 In the Final Top-25 Polls............................................................................................................... 134-136 Southland in the National Football League Southland in the NFL/Active Players................................................................................................ 138 Southland NFL Draft History/Super Bowl & Pro-Bowl Participants.............................. 139-140 Southland Players on NFL Rosters............................................................................................ 141-144

Credits

Southland Weekly Coaches’ Teleconference

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

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

Front cover design by Dwayne Leach, Clearwater, Fla.

Southland Notes:........................................................10:30 a.m.

Central Arkansas, Clint Conque.............................10:35 a.m.

McNeese State, Matt Viator.....................................10:41 a.m.

Nicholls, Jay Thomas..................................................10:47 a.m.

Stephen F. Austin, J.C. Harper.................................10:53 a.m.

Sam Houston State, Todd Whitten........................10:59 a.m.

Southeastern Louisiana, Mike Lucas....................11:05 a.m.

Northwestern State, Bradley Dale Peveto..........11:11 a.m.

Texas State, Brad Wright...........................................11:17 a.m.

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

Printing by the Houston Chronicle, Houston, Texas.

Dial: 877-393-3856 and enter code number: 3947522 Call schedule is as follows, each Tuesday, starting Sept. 1 through Nov. 17:

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Central Arkansas P.O. Box 5004-UCA 201 Donaghey Ave. Conway, AR 72035

Phone: 501-450-5743

Fax: 501-450-5740

SID..........................Steve East E-mail...........seast@uca.edu Home..............501-450-0013 Cell...................501-730-4101

Asst. SID............. Cody Usher E-mail....... cusher@uca.edu Asst. SID..................Josh Goff E-mail........... jgoff@uca.edu

AD:............... Dr. Brad Teague Coach:............. Clint Conque

Phone: 337-475-5207

Fax: 337-475-5202

SID................ Louis Bonnette E-mail.................lbonnette@

mcneese.edu Home..............337-477-4182 Cell...................337-802-7127

Asst. SID...........Pam LaFosse E-mail.................... plafosse@

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AD:........Tommy McClelland Coach:................. Matt Viator

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

www.ucasports.com

McNeese State P.O. Box 92735 700 East McNeese Lake Charles, LA 70609 www.mcneesesports.com

Nicholls P.O. Box 2032 Baker Hall, Room 146 Thibodaux, LA 70310 www.geauxcolonels.com

Phone: 985-448-4281

Fax: 985-448-4924

SID............. Brandon Rizzuto E-mail.....brandon.rizzuto@

nicholls.edu Home..............504-782-3590 Cell...................504-782-3590

Asst. SID....Charlie Gillingham E-mail...charlie.gillingham@

nicholls.edu

AD:.................... Rob Bernardi Coach:................ Jay Thomas

Phone: 318-357-6467

Fax: 318-357-4515

SID....................Doug Ireland E-mail... ireland@nsula.edu Home..............318-357-0701 Cell...................318-288-6388

Asst. SID....... Matt Bonnette E-mail..............bonnettem@

nsula.edu

AD:........................Greg Burke Coach:...Bradley Dale Peveto

Phone: 936-294-1764

Fax: 936-294-3538

SID......................Paul Ridings E-mail.....ridings@shsu.edu Home..............936-294-9838 Cell................... Not Available

Asst. SID........ Jason Barfield E-mail...jbarfield@shsu.edu

AD:................Bobby Williams Coach:............ Todd Whitten

Phone: 985-549-2142

Fax: 985-548-3773

SID.................... Matt Sullivan E-mail...rsullivan@selu.edu Home..............985-781-6424 Cell...................985-981-0009

Asst. SID.... Kemmler Chapple E-mail...kchapple@selu.edu

AD:............ Dr. Joel Erdmann Coach:................. Mike Lucas

Northwestern State Prather Coliseum, Rm. 112 398 South Jefferson Natchitoches, LA 71459

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

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

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

www.nsudemons.com

Sam Houston State Box 2268 620 Bowers Blvd.

Huntsville, TX 77341

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

www.gobearkats.com

Southeastern Louisiana SLU Box 10309 800 Galloway Dr. Hammond, LA 70402

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

www.lionsports.net

Stephen F. Austin P.O. Box 13010, SFA Station SFA Athletic Field House Nacogdoches, TX 75962

Phone: 936-468-2606

Fax: 936-468-4593

SID.....................James Dixon E-mail..... jdixon@sfasu.edu Home..............936-715-0393 Cell...................936-552-1171

Asst. SID................Brian Ross E-mail...rossbrian@sfasu.edu Asst. SID...............Ben Rikard E-mail... rikardbenja@sfasu.edu

AD:.........................Robert Hill Coach:..................J.C. Harper

Phone: 512-245-2966

Fax: 512-245-2967

SID.......................Rick Poulter E-mail...rpoulter@txstate.edu Home..............512-738-0697 Cell...................512-738-0697

Asst. SID....Amber Arterberry E-mail.....aa32@txstate.edu Asst. SID....Denise Thompson E-mail...denise28@txstate.edu

AD:..................... Dr. Larry Teis Coach:................Brad Wright

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

www.sfajacks.com

Texas State 601 University Dr. Darren B. Casey Athletics Administration Complex Room 126 San Marcos, TX 78666 www.txstatebobcats.com

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Wins Over FBS Opponents Since 2000

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All-Time NCAA FCS Playoff Victories

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The Southland Conference In an era of considerable change in intercollegiate athletics, 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.

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

On July 1, 2006, the Southland Conference commemorated another milestone as the league membership reached 12, marking the largest configuration ever for the organization. The addition of the University of Central Arkansas and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi expanded the Southland into the Little Rock metro area and into the eighth largest city in Texas.

Central Arkansas and A&M-Corpus Christi enhanced the Southland Conference in innumerable ways, including athletic and academic successes, strong and principled leadership, and strong fan support and media coverage.

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

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

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

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

The Southland sponsors 17 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,

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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.

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

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

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

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

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winning the Division II playoffs in 1973.

Tech followed that with the UPI’s Division II national championship in 1974. LouisianaMonroe won the 1987 FCS national title.

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

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

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

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

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

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

While successful on the fields and courts, the Southland Conference has repeatedly demonstrated its commitment to the academic and athletic success of its studentathletes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

tin, Liudmila Litvinova, along with other Olympians. With the addition of five more All-American seasons in 2009, the league continues to find national success in both indoor and outdoor track and field. In the indoor circuit, the Southland boasts 58 unique all-time All-Americans that have won a combined 10 national championships.

Likewise in the spring outdoor season, the league has seen 132 different All-Americans, including 105 men and 27 women, combine to win 20 national championships.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Location Population Enrollment Conway, Ark. 55,000 12,959 Lake Charles, La. 80,000 8,471 Thibodaux, La. 14,431 6,814 Natchitoches, La. 18,751 9,111 Huntsville, Texas 31,408 16,663 Hammond, La. 17,639 15,224 Nacogdoches, Texas 29,914 11,990 San Marcos, Texas 51,000 29,125

Stadium First Security Field at Estes Stadium Cowboy Stadium John L. Guidry Stadium Turpin Stadium Bowers Stadium Strawberry Stadium Homer Bryce Stadium Bobcat Stadium

Capacity 8,500 17,410 12,500 15,971 14,000 7,500 14,575 16,000

Southland Conference Mileage Chart Team Central Arkansas Lamar McNeese State Nicholls Northwestern State Sam Houston State Southeastern Louisiana Stephen F. Austin UT Arlington UTSA Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Texas State

UCA — 430 464 589 310 415 500 321 362 615 754 567

LU 430 — 60 231 157 112 226 124 291 278 307 250

MCN 464 60 — 171 121 172 166 161 330 337 363 309

NICH NWLA SHSU 589 310 415 231 157 112 171 121 172 — 229 343 229 — 180 343 180 — 88 208 338 329 109 94 330 269 187 337 396 223 536 488 290 480 346 173

SLU 500 226 166 88 208 338 — 311 473 503 535 475

SFA 321 124 161 329 109 94 311 — 183 300 361 250

UTA 362 291 330 330 269 187 473 183 — 279 419 229

UTSA AMCC 615 754 278 307 337 363 337 536 396 488 223 290 503 535 300 361 279 419 — 144 144 — 50 187

TXST 567 250 309 480 346 173 475 250 229 50 187 —

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Tom Burnett

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

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

The league’s television exposure has also expanded under his watch with the creation of the Southland Conference Television Network in 2008. This new broadcast venture provided more than 35 unique sports and promotional telecasts to a potential viewing audience of more than 13 million television households in 2008-09.

The Network will enter its second year of broadcasting this fall with 31 live events planned throughout the academic year.

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

In 2004, Burnett also began the league’s renewed efforts to secure corporate sponsorships. Since then, the Conference has secured sponsorship agreements with State Farm Insurance, Capital One Bank, American Airlines, Royal Purple Motor Oil, Best Western Hotels, O’Reilly Auto Parts, BellSouth, Aeropostale, Academy Sports and Outdoors and Advantage Rent-A-Car. He also initiated efforts to bring the Southland Conference Basketball Tournaments to a neutral site in the Houston area, giving the league a year-end celebration of the sport at a centralized location near much of the Southland’s largest alumni and student bases.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Burnett File 2002-Current 1999-2002 1995-99 1991-95 1990-91 1989-90 1988-89 1985-88

Administrative Experience

Commissioner, Southland Conference Associate Commissioner, Sun Belt Conference Assistant Commissioner, Sun Belt Conference Director of Communications, Sun Belt Conference Director of Communications, American South Conference Co-Director of the Service Bureau, American South Conference Assistant Sports Information Director, Louisiana Tech University Sports Information Assistant, Louisiana Tech University

2008-Current 2007-Current 2006-Current 2007-08 2005-07 2004-06 2004-05 1999-2003 2002-03 2001-02 2001-03 1991-2002 1991

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Committee Experience

NCAA Division I Football Academic Working Group NCAA Division I Committee on Academic Performance Board of Directors, NCAA Football FCS Vice President, Collegiate Commissioners Association NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel NCAA Division I-AA Governance Subcommittee NCAA Division I Management Council NCAA Baseball Rules Committee NCAA Men’s Final Four, New Orleans Local Organizing Committee, Public/Media Relations Chair Super Bowl XXXVII, New Orleans Local Organizing Committee, Public Relations Committee New Orleans Bowl Committee NCAA Men’s Final Four, Media Coordination Committee NCAA Women’s Final Four, New Orleans Local Organizing

Southland Conference Staff Todd Lamb

Associate Commissioner

Assistant Commissioner

Hometown: El Dorado, Ark.

Hometown: Marion, Ohio

Joined Southland: Sept. 1, 2003

Joined Southland: Aug. 11, 2008

Championships and Sports Administration

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

Education: B.S, Southern Arkansas University, 1979; M.A, Texas Woman’s University, 1981; Ph.D., Texas Woman’s University, 1992 Experience: 2000-03, Associate AD/SWA, Texas A&M University; 1993-2000, Assistant AD, Texas A&M University 1990-93; Assistant for Women’s Athletics, Texas A&M University.

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

Family: Single.

Communications and Media Services

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

Education: B.A. Journalism, Ohio State University, 1994

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

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

Family: Wife Melissa; son Brady (3).

Jack Key

Bruce Ludlow

Associate Commissioner

Associate Commissioner

Hometown: Henryetta, Okla.

Hometown: Tipton, Ind.

Joined Southland: July 15, 2003

Joined Southland: Jan. 1, 1998

Chief Financial Officer

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

Education: B.B.A, Oklahoma, 1971; Certified Public Accountant Experience: 1998-2001, Senior Associate AD, University of North Texas; 1991-95, Associate AD/CFO, Kansas State University; 198991, Athletic Finance and Administration, University of Oklahoma; 1984-89, Assistant Director, Auxiliary Accounting, University of Oklahoma.

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

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

Operations

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

Education: B.S, Southern Arkansas University, 1989; M.A, University of Louisiana-Monroe, 1991

Experience: 2000-05, Assistant Commissioner, Southland Conference; 1998-2000, Director of Media Relations, Southland Conference; 1994-98, Assistant SID, University of Louisiana-Monroe; 1993-94, Assistant SID, Northwestern State University.

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

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

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Stephanie McDonald

Jimmy Glenn

Associate Commissioner

Assistant Director

Hometown: Killeen, Texas

Hometown: Amarillo, Texas

Joined Southland: June 22, 2007

Joined Southland: Aug. 1, 2006

Institutional Services

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

Education: B.A, Texas Woman’s University, 1993; J.D., University of Texas, 1996 Experience: 2003-07, Associate AD, Stephen F. Austin; 1999-2003, Associate Commissioner, Mid-American Conference; 1998-99, Director of NCAA Compliance, North Carolina State; 1997-98, Compliance Coordinator, Cleveland State.

Media Services

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

Education: B.S., University of Texas at Arlington, 2005

Experience: 2006-07, Media Services Intern, Southland Conference.

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

Family: Single.

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

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

Jenny McGhee

Teri Franch

Associate Commissioner

Administrative Assistant

Hometown: Arlington, Texas

Hometown: Plano, Texas

Joined Southland: Jan. 15, 2008

Joined Southland: Aug. 14, 2006

External Relations

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

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

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

Family: Husband Brian.

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

Family: Husband Ken; daughter Erika.

Southland Conference Television Network

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

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

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

The Southland Conference plans to announce affiliate agreements before the football season kicks off in September.

Be sure to visit the Southland Web site to check for all affiliate information and announcements.

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

11 Football Broadcasts in 2009-10 Thu., Sept. 3 Western Illinois at Sam Houston State........................................................................ 6 p.m.

Sat. Sept. 19 North Dakota at Northwestern State.......................................................................... 6 p.m.

Sat., Sept. 26 Texas Southern at Texas State........................................................................................ 6 p.m.

Sat., Oct. 10 McNeese State at Stephen F. Austin............................................................................ 6 p.m.

Sat., Oct. 17 Stephen F. Austin at Central Arkansas........................................................................ 6 p.m.

Sat., Oct. 24 Southeastern Louisiana at McNeese State................................................................ 6 p.m.

Sat., Oct. 31 Northwestern State at Sam Houston State............................................................... 6 p.m.

Sat., Nov. 7 Texas State at Central Arkansas..................................................................................... 6 p.m.

Sat., Nov. 14 McNeese State at Texas State......................................................................................... 6 p.m.

Thu., Nov. 19 Nicholls at Southeastern Louisiana............................................................................. 6 p.m.

Sat., Nov. 21 Wildcard Game (Teams TBD).......................................................................................... 6 p.m.

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

Fri., March 12 Men’s Tournament Semifinal Game One................................................................... 6 p.m.

Fri., March 12 Men’s Tournament Semifinal Game Two.............................................................. 8:30 p.m.

Sat., March 13 Women’s Tournament Championship Game............................................................... TBD Four Additional Championship Broadcasts in 2009-10 Sun., Nov. 8 Southland Soccer Championship..................................................................................... TBD Sun., Nov. 22 Southland Volleyball Championship............................................................................... TBD Sat., May 15 Southland Softball Championship................................................................................... TBD Sat., May 29 Southland Baseball Championship................................................................................. TBD All times Central

Southland TV Contact Information Sales & Affiliate Relations: Jenny McGhee Associate Commissioner Southland Conference 2600 Network Blvd., Suite 150 Frisco, Texas 75034 Office: 972-422-9500, ext. 104 Cell: 214-986-9104 E-mail: jmcghee@southland.org

Media Inquiries: Todd Lamb Assistant Commissioner Southland Conference 2600 Network Blvd., Suite 150 Frisco, Texas 75034 Office: 972-422-9500, ext. 107 Cell: 817-287-8393 E-mail: tlamb@southland.org

Production: Jeff Watts, Executive Producer Jeff Watts Productions P.O. Box 14867 Fort Worth, Texas 76117 Office: 817-759-2811 Cell: 817-233-6462 E-mail: jeffwatts@jwproductions.org

Talent Inquiries: Bruce Ludlow, Associate Commissioner, Southland Conference; Office: 972-422-9500, ext. 106; Cell: 214-394-7522; E-mail: bludlow@southland.org

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

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Southland Conference Hall of Honor

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

Name Position

Years of Service

Bob Anderson, Louisiana-Monroe

Sports Information Director

1961-94

2002

Charles Austin, Texas State

Track and Field Student-Athlete

1986-90

2000

Gary Blair, Stephen F. Austin

Women’s Basketball Coach

1985-93

2009

Louis Bonnette, McNeese State

Sports Information Director

1965-present

2007

Brian Brown, Northwestern State

Track and Field Student-Athlete

1986-90

2000

LaMark Carter, Northwestern State

Track and Field Student-Athlete

1991-93

2006

Katrinka Jo Crawford, Lamar & UTSA

Volleyball Coach (Lamar)

1981-95

2004

Volleyball Coach (UTSA)

1996-2001

Joe Dumars, McNeese State

Men’s Basketball Student-Athlete

1981-85

2009

Claude Gilstrap, UT Arlington

Football Coach/Athletics Director

1953-75

1999

Sam Goodwin, Northwestern State

Football Coach

1984-2000

2001

Bob Groseclose, Louisiana-Monroe

Track and Field Coach

1961-89

1999

Bob Hayes, McNeese State

Track And Field Coach/Athletics Director

1967-1996

2007

Jim J.B. Higgins, Lamar

Football Coach/Athletics Director

1949-83

1999

Tynes Hildebrand, Northwestern State

Athletics Director

1965-96

1999

William Johnson, Stephen F. Austin

President

1976-90

1999

Sonny Jolly, Lamar

Track and Field Coach

1971-91

2001

Eun Jung (Lee) Ok, Louisiana-Monroe

Women’s Basketball Student-Athlete

1983-86

2004

Bobby Lane, UT Arlington

Athletics Trainer, Track Coach

1953-87

2000

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

1952-2002

2002

Steve McCarty, Stephen F. Austin

Athletics Director

1984-2005

2006

F.L. McDonald, Lamar

President

1952-67

1999

Belle Mead Holm, Lamar

Women’s Athletics Director

1964-83

1999

Bill Miller, Texas State

Athletics Director

1961-92

1999

Moe O’Brien, McNeese State

Golf Coach

1970-78

1999

Dick Oliver, Southland Conference

Commissioner

1971-87

1999

Ron Randleman, Sam Houston State

Football Coach

1982-2005

2005

Bill Reeves, UT Arlington

Administrator

1966-present

2008

Reggie Rivers, Texas State

Football Student-Athlete

1987-90

2002

Linda Sharp, Texas State

Women’s Basketball Coach

1989-97

2001

James Smith, Northwestern State

Women’s Basketball Coach

1987-2004

2005

Romana Tedjakusuma, Nicholls State

Women’s Tennis Student-Athlete

1995-99

2006

Mike Vining, Louisiana-Monroe

Men’s Basketball Coach

1981-2005

2005

Paul Zeek, Lamar

Administrator

1971-2006

2007

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Commissioner’s Cup points while Stephen F. Austin was third with 76 points.

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

Southeastern added a pair of third-place finishes in men’s indoor track and field and men’s golf.

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

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

Lamar totaled 108 points for seventhplace followed by Texas A&M-Corpus Christi in eighth place with 93.5 points.

McNeese State was ninth with 91.5 points and Northwestern State had 70.5 points for 10th. Nicholls and Central Arkansas were 11th and 12th with 63 and 49.5 points, respectively.

The Southland Conference all-sports trophies are awarded annually for men’s and women’s competition based on a 12-point system for all conference sports.

Point values are 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1, pending place of finish. Points are awarded regardless of the number of teams competing in the championship.

Regular-season standings are used for sports that have a conference tournament.

The Commissioner’s Cup is awarded to the university compiling the highest combined total of men’s and women’s all-sports points.

Year-By-Year Commissioner’s Cup Standings 1997-98

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

1998-99

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

1999-2000

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

2000-01

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

2001-02

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

2002-03

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

2003-04

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

2004-05

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

2005-06

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

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

2006-07

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

2007-08

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

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

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After finishing in the top-five in each of the last four seasons, Texas State won its first Southland Conference Commissioner’s Cup since the 2003-04 season with 145.5 points.

It has now won the Commissioner’s Cup five times, the most by any university.

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

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

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

Capital One Bank/Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll

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

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

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

Capital One Bank/Southland Conference All-Academic Teams

The Southland Conference announces all-academic teams in all 17 championship sports to recognize those student-athletes who excel in the classroom and on the field or court.

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

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

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

Capital One Bank/SLC Scholar-Athlete

Beginning with the 1996-97 season, the Conference annually recognizes the outstanding male and female student-athletes from each of the league’s member institutions. Student-athletes must be a letterwinner with a minimum 3.20 cumulative grade point average and have completed at least two years of intercollegiate competition at the school from which he/she was nominated.

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

F.L. McDonald Postgraduate Scholarship

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

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

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

Capital One Bank/Southland Conference Student-Athlete of the Year

Established in the 2002-03 academic year, the Conference honors one student-athlete from each of the 17 championship sports who achieves excellence in academics, athletics and community/campus service.

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

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

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

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Southland Football Officiating

Byron Boston, Coordinator of Officials

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

Long-time college and NFL official Byron Boston coordinates the Southland Conference portion of the joint program, and also assists in all aspects of the Big 12 officiating program.

Boston, a veteran of more than 30 years of officiating, got his collegiate start as an official in the Southland Conference in 1987, and joined the Southwest

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

2009 Southland-Big 12 Football Officiating Roster Bobby Ables Jim Adams Rusty Baynes Bobby Bernard Tom Bessant Joe Blubaugh Marc Bovos Richard Brown Mickey Bryson Greg Burks Randy Campbell Scott Campbell Cooper Castleberry Randy Christal Walt Coleman Mike Contreraz Michael Cooper Tim Crowley Mike Cuttone Mike Defee Kelly Deterding Rick DiBernardo Hugh Douglass Scott Gaines Keith Garmond

Roger Gaskamp Al Green Chad Green George Gusman Eugene Hall Adrian Hill Shawn Hochuli Brad Horchem Freeman Johns Terry Jones Richard Jordan Tom Keeling Nick Lave Matt Loeffler Chad Lorance Rick Loumiet Cal McNeill Kevin Mar John “Butch” Mascarello John Masterson Mike Moeller Tim Murray Lyndon Nixon Scott Novak David Oliver

Joe Pester Rick Podraza Tom Quick Derrick Rhone-Dunn Karl Richins Dirk Ryals Kelly Saalfeld Gene Semko Rick Skaggs Reggie Smith Tripp Sutter J Taylor Scott Teifer Lance Thompson Patrick Turner Brad Van Vark Scott Vaughan Tom Walker Joel Wetzel Terry White Dwight Widen Len Williams Wiley Willingham Greg Yette

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

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1963

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

1964

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

1965

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

1966

UT Arlington and Lamar finish as co-champions with identical 3-1 marks.

1967

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

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

1968

The Southland Conference begins competition in the NCAA’s College Division.

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

1969

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

1970

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

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

1971

Louisiana Tech University and the University of Southwestern Louisiana (LouisianaLafayette) join the Southland Conference.

Louisiana Tech, Trinity and Lamar share the championship with 4-1 records. Louisiana Tech caps a 9-2 season with a 14-3 win over Eastern Michigan in the Pioneer Bowl.

1972

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Louisiana Tech wins its second straight championship with a 5-0 mark, and caps off a perfect 12-0 season with a 35-0 trouncing of Tennessee Tech in the Grantland Rice Bowl.

The win gives Tech a claim to the College Division National Championship.

McNeese State University plays its first season in the Southland Conference. Abilene Christian plays its final season and withdraws from the Southland Conference.

1973

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

1974

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

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

1975

The Southland Conference begins play as an NCAA Division I league.

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

1976

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

1977

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

1978

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

1979

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

Southland Football History McNeese State rolls to another undefeated 5-0 conference record for its second straight title. The Cowboys lost to Southern Miss., 1614, in the final Independence Bowl hosted by the Southland champion.

1981

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

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

1982

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

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

1983

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

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

1984

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

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

1985

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

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

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

1986

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

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

1987

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

North Texas advances to the NCAA FCS playoffs, falling in the first round at LouisianaMonroe, 30-9.

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

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

1988

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

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

1989

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

1990

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

1991

McNeese State, at 4-1-2, and Sam Houston State, at 5-2, share the conference title by virtue of identical .714 winning percentage.

McNeese completes a 6-4-2 campaign with first-round loss at Nevada, 22-16, in the NCAA FCS playoffs.

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

Nicholls State University plays its first season in the league.

1992

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

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

1993

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

For the second time in league history, three Southland teams earn FCS playoff berths.

Louisiana-Monroe falls in the first round of the playoffs to Idaho, 34-31, and Stephen F. Austin loses a first-round contest at Troy State, 42-20.

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

1994

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

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

North Texas plays its final season and withdraws from the league.

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1995

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

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

1996

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

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

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

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

1997

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME McNeese State and Northwestern State share the Southland title with 6-1 records.

McNeese concludes a 13-2 season by advancing to the NCAA Division I National Championship game, falling to Youngstown State, 10-9.

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

Jacksonville State plays its first football season in the league.

1998

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

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

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1999

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

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

2000

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

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

2001

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

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

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

Sam Houston State head coach Ron Randleman records his 200th career coaching victory.

2002

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME McNeese State wins its record ninth Southland championship with a 6-0 mark.

McNeese advances to the NCAA Division I National Championship game, falling to Western Kentucky, 34-14.

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

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

Southeastern Louisiana, a member of the Southland Conference in sports other than football, announces it will revive football after discontinuing the program in 1986.

SLU will play two seasons as and FCS independent before playing in the Southland in 2005.

2003

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

In addition, 10 other contests featuring at least one Southland team were aired on the College Sports Television (CSTV), The Football Network (TFN) and COX Sports Television outlets.

McNeese State completes an undefeated 5-0 conference mark for its third straight league title and 10th overall. The Cowboys end the season with a streak of 16 consecutive wins in league play.

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

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

2004

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

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

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

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

Southland Football History

2008

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

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

2005

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

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

2006

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

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

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

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

2007

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

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

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

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

The Southland led all FCS conferences with four NFL Draft picks in April. It was the most drafted out of the league since five were taken in 2002 and brought the total number of draft selections to 25 since the 2000 season. Webb was selected in the third round by Baltimore, while the New York Giants selected Sam Houston State quarterback Rhett Bomar in the fifth round.

McNeese State receiver Quinten Lawrence and Stephen F. Austin receiver Dominique Edison, were taken in the sixth round by the Kansas City Chiefs and Tennessee Titans, respectively. Another four players signed free agent contracts.

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

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

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Football CHampionship Subdivision

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

With a focus on high-quality competition, sportsmanship and on-the-field championship experience, the FCS provides alumni, students and fans with first-rate competitive excellence, while giving campuses and local communities tremendous rallying opportunities and an affordable family activity.

Championship annually gives the FCS a superb on-the-field playoff event, culminating with a week-long celebration in Chattanooga, Tenn. With recent title game sellouts and increased television coverage

by ESPN of all rounds, the Division I Football Championship is proving to be one of the NCAA’s premiere postseason events.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Southland Corporate Sponsorships

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Exclusivity Powerful Media Tools Branding Hospitality

Exclusivity

Category exclusivity allows for Southland Conference corporate partners to eliminate the competition and stand out in the crowd.

Powerful Media Tools

Television, radio, web site, print opportunities and other media tools provide a large reach for our corporate partners.

Branding

Title sponsorship of Southland Conference Championships and various promotional opportunities create a connection between all Southland Conference member institution fans and our corporate partners.

Hospitality

Southland Conference corporate partners receive tickets to all Championships and have the opportunity to network with all member institution administrators.

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

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

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

Southland Conference Corporate Partners

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Sept. 3, Thursday

Western Illinois at Sam Houston State (SLC TV)................. Huntsville, Texas....................... 6 p.m.

Sept. 5, Saturday Central Arkansas at Hawaii........................................................ Honolulu, Hawaii....................12 a.m.

Nicholls at Air Force...................................................................... Colorado Springs, Colo.......... 1 p.m.

Northwestern State at Houston............................................... Houston, Texas.......................... 4 p.m.

Texas A&M-Commerce at Southeastern La.......................... Hammond, La............................ 6 p.m.

Angelo State at Texas State........................................................ San Marcos, Texas.................... 6 p.m.

Henderson State at McNeese State........................................ Lake Charles, La........................ 7 p.m.

Stephen F. Austin at SMU........................................................... Dallas, Texas............................... 7 p.m.

Sept. 10, Thursday Union College (Ky.) at Southeastern La................................. Hammond, La............................ 7 p.m.

Sept. 12, Saturday Duquesne at Nicholls................................................................... Thibodaux, La............................ 1 p.m.

McNeese State at Appalachian State..................................... Boone, N.C............................ 2:30 p.m.

Northwestern State at Grambling........................................... Grambling, La............................ 6 p.m.

North Dakota State at Sam Houston State........................... Huntsville, Texas....................... 6 p.m.

Texas College at Stephen F. Austin.......................................... Nacogdoches, Texas................ 6 p.m.

Sept. 19, Saturday Central Arkansas at Western Kentucky.................................. Bowling Green, Ky.................... 6 p.m.

Nicholls at Louisiana Tech.......................................................... Ruston, La................................... 6 p.m.

North Dakota at Northwestern State (SLC TV).................... Natchitoches, La....................... 6 p.m.

Texas State at TCU......................................................................... Fort Worth, Texas...................... 6 p.m.

Stephen F. Austin at Western Illinois...................................... Macomb, Ill........................... 6:05 p.m.

Savannah State at McNeese State........................................... Lake Charles, La........................ 7 p.m.

Southeastern La. at Mississippi................................................ Oxford, Miss................................... TBA

Sept. 26, Saturday McNeese State at Tulane............................................................. New Orleans, La.................. 2:30 p.m.

Jacksonville State at Nicholls (HC)........................................... Thibodaux, La............................ 3 p.m.

Southeastern La. at South Dakota........................................... Vermillion, S.D..................... 4:05 p.m.

Glenville State at Central Arkansas......................................... Conway, Ark............................... 6 p.m.

Northwestern State at Baylor.................................................... Waco, Texas................................ 6 p.m.

Sam Houston State at Tulsa....................................................... Tulsa, Okla.................................. 6 p.m.

North Dakota at Stephen F. Austin.......................................... Nacogdoches, Texas................ 6 p.m.

Texas Southern at Texas State (SLC TV)................................. San Marcos, Texas.................... 6 p.m.

Oct. 3, Saturday Saint Joseph’s (Ind.) at Sam Houston State.......................... Huntsville, Texas....................... 2 p.m.

Texas State at Southern Utah.................................................... Cedar City, Utah........................ 2 p.m.

Missouri S&T at Central Arkansas ........................................... Conway, Ark............................... 6 p.m.

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Oct. 17, Saturday Texas State at Nicholls*............................................................... Thibodaux, La............................ 1 p.m.

Sam Houston State at Southeastern La.* (HC).................... Hammond, La............................ 6 p.m.

Stephen F. Austin at Central Arkansas* (SLC TV)................ Conway, Ark............................... 6 p.m.

Northwestern State at McNeese State* (HC)....................... Lake Charles, La........................ 7 p.m.

Oct. 24, Saturday Sam Houston State at Stephen F. Austin* (HC)................... Nacogdoches, Texas................ 2 p.m.

Nicholls at Central Arkansas * (HC)......................................... Conway, Ark............................... 6 p.m.

Southeastern La. at McNeese State* (SLC TV)..................... Lake Charles, La........................ 6 p.m.

Texas State at Northwestern State* (HC).............................. Natchitoches, La....................... 7 p.m.

Oct. 31, Saturday McNeese State at Nicholls*........................................................ Thibodaux, La............................ 1 p.m.

Central Arkansas at Southeastern La.*.................................. Hammond, La............................ 2 p.m.

Stephen F. Austin at Texas State* (HC)................................... San Marcos, Texas.................... 2 p.m.

Northwestern State at Sam Houston State* (SLC TV)....... Huntsville, Texas....................... 6 p.m.

Nov. 7, Saturday Southeastern La. at Northwestern State*............................. Natchitoches, La....................... 2 p.m.

Texas State at Central Arkansas* (SLC TV)............................ Conway, Ark............................... 6 p.m.

Nicholls at Stephen F. Austin*................................................... Nacogdoches, Texas................ 6 p.m.

Sam Houston State at McNeese State*................................. Lake Charles, La........................ 7 p.m.

Nov. 14, Saturday Northwestern State at Nicholls*.............................................. Thibodaux, La............................ 1 p.m.

Central Arkansas at Sam Houston State*.............................. Huntsville, Texas....................... 2 p.m.

Stephen F. Austin at Southeastern La.*................................. Hammond, La............................ 2 p.m.

McNeese State at Texas State* (SLC TV)................................ San Marcos, Texas.................... 6 p.m.

Nov. 19, Thursday Nicholls at Southeastern La.* (SLC TV).................................. Hammond, La............................ 6 p.m.

Nov. 21, Saturday Stephen F. Austin at Northwestern State*............................ Natchitoches, La....................... 2 p.m.

Sam Houston State at Texas State*......................................... San Marcos, Texas.................... 2 p.m.

Central Arkansas at McNeese State*...................................... Lake Charles, La........................ 7 p.m.

Nov. 28, Saturday North Dakota at Central Arkansas........................................... Conway, Ark............................... 1 p.m.

(SLC TV) indicates Southland Conference Television Network broadcast; * indicates Southland Conference game; (HC) indicates Homecoming game

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Nicholls at Sam Houston State* (HC)..................................... Huntsville, Texas....................... 2 p.m.

Southeastern La. at Texas State*.............................................. San Marcos, Texas.................... 2 p.m.

McNeese State at Stephen F. Austin* (SLC TV).................... Nacogdoches, Texas................ 6 p.m.

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

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

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

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

Conference Offensive Player of the Year.

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

Northwestern State was picked third in the coaches’poll and received two first-place votes for 38 total points. Central Arkansas was tabbed for a third-place finish in the SID poll, getting 38 votes. The Bears, which will not be eligible to compete for a league championship until the 2010 season following their transition to Division I, were picked fourth in the coaches’ poll with 37 points.

The Demons were picked fourth in the SID poll with 26 points.

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

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

Stephen F. Austin was picked to finish fifth in both polls, netting 24 points in the coaches’ poll and 20 points in the SID poll.

The Lumberjacks, which return wide receiver Duane Brooks, the 2008 Newcomer of the Year, received one first-place vote in the coaches’ poll.

The remaining sixth-, seventh- and eighth-place teams in the coaches’ poll are Sam Houston State (17), Nicholls (14) and Southeastern Louisiana (13), respectively.

The Bearkats were also picked sixth in the SID poll though the Lions and Colonels switched spots to seventh and eighth, respectively.

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Texas State (5)........................................................................ 45

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McNeese State (1)................................................................ 39

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McNeese State (1)................................................................ 43

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Northwestern State (2)....................................................... 38

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Central Arkansas (2)............................................................ 37

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5. Stephen F. Austin (1)........................................................... 24

5. Stephen F. Austin................................................................. 20

6. Sam Houston State.............................................................. 17

6. Sam Houston State.............................................................. 19

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7. Southeastern Louisiana..................................................... 18

Nicholls.................................................................................... 14

8. Southeastern Louisiana..................................................... 13

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2009 Preseason All-Southland Conference Teams Offensive Player of the Year, hopes to again headline the Cowboys’ offensive attack and get the team back into the conference championship hunt. The Associated Press second-team All-American in 2008 set the program’s single-season rushing record with 1,431 yards, the sixth best total in the nation.

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

Only one of Northwestern State’s nine honorees earned a preseason first-team designation, but opponents who take the Demons’ defense lightly could be in for a rude awakening in 2009.

Leading the Demons’ charge will be first-team defensive back and senior leader Wesley Eckles. The Mansfield, La., native enters his final campaign with 113 career tackles, including a 2008 season that saw him make 89 tackles, and he is a reigning first-team allconference selection.

Five of Northwestern State’s eight second-team honorees also come on the defensive side of the ball. Senior Albert Smith and junior Ledell Love will look to anchor the defensive line while senior defensive backs Gary Riggs and Kasey Brown should allow the Demons’ to possess a dominant defensive secondary. Included among the Demons’ second-team offensive selections are senior tight end Gordon Freeman and linemen Marcus Washington, a senior, and Michael Booker, a junior.

The reigning Southland Conference champion, Texas State clocks in with three first-team preseason all-conference picks and four second-team selections. Two of the Bobcats’ three first-team honorees are the same person in Karrington Bush. The junior became only the Bobcats’ second running back to post consecutive seasons of at least 1,000 yards rushing when he scampered for 1,065 yards and 11 touchdowns on 136 carries as a sophomore.

Sophomore lineman D.J. Hall, Texas State’s other first-teamer, hopes to help Bush make it three consecutive 1,000-yard seasons as he

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From a pair of returning 1,000-yard rushers to a handful of returning All-Americans, the Southland Conference again looks to rise as the cream of the crop in the Football Championship Subdivision as evidenced by the group of outstanding student-athletes who make up the 2009 preseason All-Southland Conference football teams.

Each of the eight universities garnered at least three selections to the two preseason all-conference teams. Central Arkansas led all teams with 15 honorees, including a league-best eight on the first team, while no other team had more than McNeese State’s and Northwestern State’s nine preseason all-conference picks.

Texas State netted seven players to either the first or second team, while Stephen F. Austin had five, Nicholls and Sam Houston State had four apiece and Southeastern had three.

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

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

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

One of two teams with nine preseason all-conference picks, McNeese State boasts more first-team offensive players than any other program. Toddrick Pendland, the reigning Southland Conference

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

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

Stephen F. Austin has high hopes that its five preseason all-conference selections can return the Lumberjacks to prominence and conference championship contention. The Lumberjacks’offensive attack will largely revolve around their star wide receiver Duane Brooks, a senior first-team offense selection.

In his first season in Nacogdoches, Brooks, a former transfer from Central Michigan, is a Consensus Draft Services (CDS) Preseason Honorable Mention All-American that in 2008 set the school record with 68 receptions en route to Southland Newcomer of the Year honors. He and senior wideout Contravious Parks, a preseason second-team honoree at receiver and kick returner, will look to comprise what will arguably be the league’s most formidable receiving corps.

Senior lineman Tim Knicky and junior linebacker Jabara Williams represent the Lumberjacks on the first-team defense.

Knicky enters 2009 as a CDS Preseason Second-Team All-American after ranking among the nation’s leaders in sacks and tackles for a loss. Knicky had 12 sacks in 2008 and garnered multiple All-American honors for his junior campaign.

Each of Southeastern’s three preseason honorees garnered first-team selections.

Sophomore wide receiver, the 2008 Southland Freshman of the Year and one of the league’s up and coming stars, started six of 11 games while hauling in 51 catches for 490 yards and six touchdowns in his rookie campaign. Senior Tommy Connors was named to a pair of All-America teams following a junior campaign that saw him finish third in the Southland with 108 tackles, including a league-high 79 solo stops. Connors also led the league with four interceptions and finished the year with five tackles for loss and two sacks. Place kicker Jeff Turner also garnered first-team honors after a junior season that saw him lead the Lions with 75 points on 12-of-17 field goals and 39-of-41 PATs. Sam Houston’s preseason honorees include two offensive players and two on defense. Hunter Schmidt, a senior first-team pick on the offensive line, will look to open running lanes for second-team running

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Pos Name University QB Derrick Fourroux McNeese State RB Toddrick Pendland McNeese State RB Karrington Bush Texas State FB Nick Cowger Central Arkansas WR Duane Brooks Stephen F. Austin WR Simmie Yarborough Southeastern La. TE Wes Mangan McNeese State OL Lane Freiwald Central Arkansas OL D.J. Hall Texas State OL Hunter Schmidt Sam Houston State OL Casey Richter McNeese State OL Will Merritt Central Arkansas PK Jeff Turner Southeastern La.

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DL Larry Hart Central Arkansas DL Tim Knicky Stephen F. Austin DL Chris Brown Sam Houston State DL Taylor Scott Central Arkansas LB Jabara Williams Stephen F. Austin LB James Lancaster Central Arkansas DB Tommy Connors Southeastern La. DB Pieri Feazell Central Arkansas DB Wesley Eckles Northwestern State DB Anthony Gambles Central Arkansas DB Derrick Boyd Central Arkansas P Patrick Dolan Nicholls RS Karrington Bush Texas State

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Wt. Cl. Hometown 200 Sr. Erath, La. 175 Sr. Newton, Texas 182 Jr. Whitewright, Texas 236 Sr. Vilonia, Ark. 185 Sr. Irving, Texas 190 So. Brookhaven, Miss.

245 Sr. Brenham, Texas 318 Sr. Little Rock, Ark. 280 So. Palestine, Texas 304 Sr. Alvin, Texas 300 Sr. Praireville, La. 292 Sr. Sterlington, La. 170 Sr. Houston, Texas 255 Sr. Madison, Miss.

235 Sr. Cedar Park, Texas 220 Sr. Texarkana, Texas 264 Sr. Little Rock, Ark. 205 Jr. Garrison, Texas 224 Sr. Cordova, Tenn.

205 Sr. Marrero, La. 206 Sr. Mount Olive, Miss.

185 Sr. Mansfield, La. 174 Sr. Byhalia, Miss.

208 Sr. West Point, Miss.

180 Jr. Mobile, Ala. 182 Jr. Whitewright, Texas

Second Team Offense

QB Bradley George Texas State RB Brent Grimes Central Arkansas RB Chris Poullard Sam Houston State FB Brandon Broussard McNeese State WR Contravious Parks Stephen F. Austin WR* Willie Landers Central Arkansas WR* Immanuel Friddle McNeese State TE Gordon Freeman Northwestern State OL Calvin Gore Texas State OL Marcus Washington Northwestern State OL Alex Luna Texas State OL Casey Thurber Central Arkansas OL Michael Booker Northwestern State PK Ross Schexnayder Nicholls

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225 Sr. New Braunfels, Texas 194 Sr. Baton Rouge, La. 205 Jr. Killeen, Texas 245 Sr. Deridder, La. 185 Sr. Killeen, Texas 204 Jr. El Dorado, Ark. 215 Sr. Iowa, La. 255 Sr. Longview, Texas 305 Sr. Canyon Lake, Texas 295 Sr. Alexandria, La. 295 Sr. Houston, Texas 278 Sr. Tulsa, Okla.

320 Jr. Paris, Texas 185 Sr. Houma, La.

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DL Zac Reddix Nicholls DL Ledell Love Northwestern State DL Albert Smith Northwestern State DL Terrance Freeman McNeese State LB Deron Minor McNeese State LB* Blake Delcambre Northwestern State LB* Luke McCall Sam Houston State LB* Marcus Clark Texas State DB Gary Riggs Northwestern State DB Henry Minor Central Arkansas DB Kasey Brown Northwestern State DB Darrell Jenkins McNeese State DB Dominique Daniels Nicholls P Jonathan Beard Central Arkansas RS* T.J. Adams Central Arkansas RS* Contrevious Parks Stephen F. Austin

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

Junior punter Patrick Dolan netted Nicholls’ lone first-team preseason all-conference honor. Dolan averaged 42.4 yards

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

215 Sr. Prairieville, La. 240 Jr. Dallas, Texas 301 Sr. Matthews, La. 235 Jr. Newton, Texas 235 Sr. Beaumont, Texas 235 Sr. New Iberia, La. 227 Sr. Corpus Christi, Texas 215 Jr. Fort Worth, Texas 220 Sr. Jennings, La. 176 Jr. Baton Rouge, La. 170 Sr. Shreveport, La. 205 So. Newton, Texas 190 Sr. Gibsonton, Fla. 165 Sr. Weir, Miss.

192 So. Beckville, Texas 185 Sr. Killeen, Texas

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

Lamar to Resume Football in 2010

college football’s revival in Beaumont and southeast Texas.

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

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

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

Lamar Football Timeline 1923 – First football season begins at South Park Junior College (as Lamar was known then).

1928 – Discontinued due to a lack of common opponents.

1932 – Revived by Lamar College under Coach John Gray.

1942 – Discontinued program until after World War II. 1946 – Revived program, first football scholarships offered.

1963 – Entered Southland Conference.

1964-1966 – Won three Southland championships.

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1967 – Ranked No. 1 among College Division teams.

1968 – Moved to NCAA Division I. 1971 – Wins championship.

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1987 – Withdraws from the Southland Conference.

1989 – Lamar System Board of Regents votes to terminate program.

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

Feb. 22, 2008 – The Texas State University System Board of Regents approves athletic fee to restore the program.

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

December 2008 – Signs seven junior college transfers.

Feb. 4, 2009 – Lamar signs 25 studentathletes to National Letters of Intent.

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

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

Fall 2011 – Lamar to re-join the Southland Conference as a football member.

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

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

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

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

The university also secured naming rights donations for the football stadium (Provost Umphrey Stadium), playing field (W.S.“Bud” Leonard Field), press box (Dan F. and Sandra A. Smith Press Box) and coaches office suite (Charline and Robin Dauphin Football Office Suite), in addition to some other components of the athletic complex.

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

Renovations to the 17,500-seat stadium have also begun and the state-of-the-art athletic complex is under construction.

The 40,000-square foot facility is being built at the south end of Provost Umphrey Stadium and will encompass a strength and conditioning center, athletic training room, academic study rooms, a video room, locker rooms and coaches offices.

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

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

In February 2008, the Texas State University System Board of Regents, unanimously supported the wishes of the student body, and final approval was given for Division I

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With several hundred students, faculty, staff and friends of UTSA in attendance, the Roadrunners formally introduced Larry Coker as the first head football coach in school history on March 6, 2009. Coker was selected from a field of three finalists to build an NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision program from the ground up.

“This is an exciting time for athletics at UTSA and we had a great group of finalists,” UTSA president Dr. Ricardo Romo said. “We are exceptionally pleased that Larry Coker has accepted our offer to organize and lead the first Roadrunner football program and all of us look forward to starting a new tradition at UTSA.” “We are extremely thrilled to announce Larry Coker as our first head coach,” athletics director Lynn Hickey said. “To bring in somebody of his caliber and with his resume to start up our program is a wonderful thing for the university and San Antonio.”

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

A 28-year coaching veteran at the collegiate level and two-time national coach of the year, Coker has served on staffs at five different schools. He was the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Miami (Fla.) from 1995-2000. Prior to his tenure in Coral Gables, he spent three seasons at Ohio State, where he was the quarterbacks coach in 1995 and the defensive backs coach from 1993-94. Coker spent two seasons as the offensive coordinator at Oklahoma in 199092 and also served in the same capacity at Oklahoma State from 1983-89 and Tulsa in 1980-82. He began his collegiate coaching career at Tulsa as the offensive backfield coach in 1979.

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

The University of Texas System Board of Regents unanimously approved UTSA’s Athletics Initiative Business Plan on Dec. 18, 2008, which granted the university permission to add a football program. The plan calls for the development of an $84 million competitive athletics complex, and addition of an NCAA FCS football program with the intent to advance football and the athletics department’s existing 16 intercollegiate programs to an NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision conference.

The initiative directly supports the university’s academic mission as outlined in its strategic plan, “A Shared Vision UTSA 2016.”

UTSA, a member of the Southland Conference since 1991, will fund the athletic

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

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

UTSA Football Timeline Dec. 18, 2008 – University of Texas System Board of Regents approve UTSA’s Athletics Initiative Business Plan, granting permission to add a football program.

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

April 15, 2009 – Mike Menefee, Eric Roark and David Ross hired as assistant football coaches.

Feb. 3, 2010 – Sign first recruiting class.

Spring 2010 – Hire additional staff.

August 2010 – Begin practice.

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

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

Fall 2013 – Play Southland Conference football schedule.

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Dr. Allen C. Meadors

Dr. Bill Bandy

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Natalie Shock

Steve East

University Information

School:....................................................................... University of Central Arkansas Location:........................................................................................Conway, Ark. 72035 Population:.............................................................................................................55,000 Founded:.................................................................................................................... 1907 Joined Southland:................................................................................................... 2006 Enrollment:.............................................................................................................12,959 Nickname:................................................................................................................. Bears Colors:.........................................................................................................Purple & Gray Interim President:......................................................................Dr. Allen C. Meadors Faculty Representative:.........................................................................Dr. Bill Bandy Athletics Director:...............................................................................Dr. Brad Teague Senior Woman Administrator:...........................................................Natalie Shock Ticket Office Phone:.............................................................................. 501-852-2234

Team Information

Head Coach:..............................................................................................Clint Conque Alma Mater, Year:................................................................................... Nicholls, 1983 Record at School, Years:.............................................................................68-36, nine Career Record, Years:..................................................................................68-36, nine Southland Conference Record/Years:..................................................... 11-3, two Football Office Phone:......................................................................... 501-450-3153 Assistant Coaches..................... Position.............................Alma Mater, Year Brooks Hollingsworth....Offensive Coordinator.........Central Arkansas, 1981 Matt Williamson.............. Defensive Coordinator.......Missouri Western, 1996 Perry Eliano..............................Defensive Backs............. Stephen F. Austin, 2000 Hud Jackson........... Running Backs/Asst. Head Coach.......McNeese St., 1992 Jerry Mack..................Wide receivers/Passing Coord........... Arkansas St., 2003 Buster Faulkner........................ Quarterbacks .....................Valdosta State, 2005 Jordan Malone....................Outside Linebackers........Minn. St.-Mankato, 2006 Brandon Nowlin.......................... Tight Ends..............................................LSU, 2004 Adam Federle...............Interior Def. Line/Recruiting Coord.....Ouachita Baptist, 2006

First Security Field at Estes Stadium Stadium Information

Stadium:..........................................................First Security Field at Estes Stadium Year Opened:............................................................................................................. 1933 Record at Stadium, Years:.................................................................... Not Available Capacity:.................................................................................................................... 8,500 Surface:...................................................................................................... Natural Grass Press Box Phone:.................................................................................... 501-450-5743

Media Relations

Director:............................................................................................................Steve East E-Mail:...................................................................................................... seast@uca.edu Cell:............................................................................................................. 501-339-8215 Assistant Director(s):............................................................. Cody Usher; Josh Goff Office Phone:........................................................................................... 501-450-5743 Office Fax:................................................................................................. 501-450-5740 Web Site:..................................................................................................ucasports.com

Football Information

First Year of Football:.............................................................................................. 1908 First Year of Southland Football:........................................................................ 2006 All-Time Record, Years:....................................................................... 507-348-42, 97 All-Time Southland Record, Years:............................................................ 13-3, two 2008 Overall Record:............................................................................................... 10-2 2008 Southland Record:............................................................................................6-1 Southland Conference Championships, Last:.............................................. None NCAA Championships Appearances, Last:.................................................... None Offensive Formation:....................................................................................... Multiple Defensive Formation: . ................................................................................... Multiple Starters Returning: Total:.......................................18

Offense:................................... 7

Defense:.................................. 9 Special Teams:....................... 2

Letterwinners Returning: Total:.......................................47

Offense:.................................18

Defense:................................24 Special Teams:....................... 5

Starters Lost: Total.......................................... 7

Offense:................................... 5

Defense:.................................. 2 Special Teams:....................... 0

Letterwinners Lost: Total:.......................................15

Offense:................................... 8

Defense:.................................. 7 Special Teams:....................... 0

2009 SOUTHLAND CONFERENCE FOOTBALL

2009 Schedule Date Day Opponent Location Time Sept. 5 Sat. at Hawaii Honolulu, Hawaii 12 a.m.

Sept. 12 Sat. Open Sept. 19 Sat. at Western Kentucky Bowling Green, Ky. 6 p.m.

Sept. 26 Sat. Glenville State Conway, Ark. 6 p.m.

Oct. 3 Sat. Missouri S&T Conway, Ark. 6 p.m.

Oct. 10 Sat. at Northwestern State* Natchitoches, La. 7 p.m.

Oct. 17 Sat. Stephen F. Austin* (SLC TV) Conway, Ark. 6 p.m.

Oct. 24 Sat. Nicholls* (HC) Conway, Ark. 6 p.m.

Oct. 31 Sat. at Southeastern La.* Hammond, La. 2 p.m.

Nov. 7 Sat. Texas State* (SLC TV) Conway, Ark. 6 p.m.

Nov. 14 Sat. at Sam Houston State* Huntsville, Texas 2 p.m.

Nov. 21 Sat. at McNeese State* Lake Charles, La. 7 p.m.

Nov. 28 Sat. North Dakota Conway, Ark. 1 p.m. * indicates Southland Conference game; (HC) indicates homecoming; All times Central and subject to change.

Central Arkansas Preseason Depth Chart

Looking back at the 2008 Central Arkansas football season, it’s tough to pick out the best thing about it. The Bears recorded 10 wins and their highest winning percentage (.833) since the 1980s. UCA defeated McNeese State, winning the inaugural Red Beans & Rice Bowl to finish first in the league standings. As a team, UCA had one of its best seasons in school history in 27 different statistical categories while landing 13 all-conference selections, including six first-team members and league player of the year in quarterback Nathan Brown.

But as the 2009 season approaches, Clint Conque, the 2008 Southland Conference Coach of the Year, and the Bears cannot afford to bask in the glow of their 2008 season.

Brown is gone in addition to a highly successful senior class, including two players who were selected by the NFL, three starters on the offensive line, and a fifth-year defensive back who tied for the team lead in interceptions.

Conque, who enters his 10th season at UCA, remains upbeat about the 2009 prospects despite the staggering personnel losses and the tremendous shadow cast from the 2008 season. For all the Bears’ offensive prowess, they were also among the best defenses in the Southland and return eight starters and many others who had a significant impact.

On offense, six starters are back and there is no shortage of impact skill players – both established difference-makers and those waiting to make their mark.

At quarterback, the most gaping hole to fill, an established veteran, a promising redshirt freshman and a highly-regarded transfer are vying for the starting signal-caller position.

Coming out of the spring, veteran Robbie Park emerged as the new No. 1. Park, in his seventh year removed from high school, comes into his fourth year at UCA as the most experienced of the candidates. After starting three games in 2006 for an injured Brown, Park has filled in briefly during the last two seasons and is now 75 of 142 (52.8 percent) for 870 yards with two touchdowns in 25 career games. He will be challenged by Nathan Dick and Trae Cook.

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

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

Larry Hart, the league’s defensive player of the year, leads a talented Bears defense that many expect to serve as the team’s strength in 2009. Last season the Bears proved to have the stingiest defense in the Southland, leading the league in scoring defense and finishing second in run defense. Though they lose defensive lineman Tim Holloway, defensive end Quad Sanders and cornerback Dathan Johnson, eight starters and a host of other contributors return to keep intact what UCA feels could be the league’s top defensive unit.

Offense

QB RB FB X Z TE RT RG C LG LT

7 Robbie Park 14 Nathan Dick 21 Brent Grimes 3 Leonard Ceaser 45 Nick Cowger 40 Chris McKnight 19 James Lovett 11 Willie Landers 18 Darrius McNeal 26 Isaiah Jackson 80 Rico Moss 42 Brennan Rushing 73 Lane Freiwald 74 Matt Dickerson 57 Austin Emerson 77 Joe Lehocky 58 Casey Thurber 68 Barrett Blaylock 51 Logan Roubique 77 Joe Lehocky 76 Will Merritt 74 Matt Dickerson

DE DT NG DE WLB MLB SLB CB CB SS FS

9 Larry Hart 95 Norvell Gabriel 50 Taylor Scott 61 Trey Lippe 60 Uriah Perry 90 Hutton Andrew 8 Markell Carter 39 Carson Knowlton 4 James Lancaster 15 Tok Opeloye 43 Jessie Sims 13 Jacob Bane 48 Vance Fizer 47 Frank Newsome 20 Anthony Gambles 5 Jamie Hill 33 Henry Minor 27 Desmond Wilcox 2 Pieri Feazell 23 Zach Hyatt 24 Phillip Johnson 1 Derrick Boyd

K P LS H KR PR

8 Eddie Carmona 3 35 Jonathan Beard 35 Jonathan Beard 38 Eddie Carmona 36 Daniel Herrington 57 Austin Emerson 7 Robbie Park 83 Preston Echols 31 T.J. Adams 26 Isaiah Jackson 20 Anthony Gambles 26 Isaiah Jackson

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Career Record Year School Overall 2000 Central Arkansas 3-8 2001 Central Arkansas 9-4 2002 Central Arkansas 8-4 2003 Central Arkansas 5-6 2004 Central Arkansas 8-3 2005 Central Arkansas 11-3 2006 Central Arkansas 8-3 2007 Central Arkansas 6-5 2008 Central Arkansas 10-2 Totals 68-36

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The Conque File Birthdate:....................................... July 14, 1961 Hometown:........................... Baton Rouge, La. High School:................................Catholic High College:........................................Nicholls, 1983 Wife:.............................................................Angele Children:......... Chasse, Benton and Zachary

Bears’ Coaching History Name O.D. Longstreth W.O. Wilson R.L. Nixon W.O. Stephenson J.C. Cook Dan Estes Jerry Dalrymple Warren Woodson Lloyd Roberts Charles McGibbony Howard Montgomery James Crafton Frank Koon Raymond Bright Ken Stephens Harold Horton Mike Isom Clint Conque

Years Record 1908 3-3-0 1909-10 2-6-1 1911-12 6-3-0 1913 2-3-0 1914 1-4-0 1915-32 46-65-11 1933-34 5-10-1 1935-40 40-8-3 1941 3-6-0 1945-46 3-12-0 1947-51 26-17-5 1952-54 6-23-0 1955-64 53-37-3 1965-71 33-29-3 1972-81 67-35-6 1982-89 74-12-5 1990-99 68-38-4 2000-Pres. 68-36-0

Clint Conque 2009 SOUTHLAND CONFERENCE FOOTBALL

Head Coach

Nicholls, 1983 10th Year Overall Record: 68-36 Record at Central Arkansas: 68-36

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

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

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

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

With Conque at the helm, UCA has sent 14 players into the professional ranks – with four players from the 2006 team alone landing on NFL rosters, including defensive end Jacob Ford, who became UCA’s highest draft pick when he was taken by the Tennessee Titans 204th overall. Conque has seen his players selected all-conference 56 times, academic all-conference 19 times, and all-Southeast Region 16 times. Seven Bears have been named All-American under Conque’s tutelage and UCA produced three Gulf South Conference Freshmen of the Year – including quarterback Nathan Brown, who earned several National player of the week honors and Southland offensive player of the year in 2007 before being named the league’s player of the year in 2008 and finishing fifth in the voting for the Walter Payton Award.

A graduate of Catholic High School in Baton Rouge, La., Conque played collegiately at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, La. As a senior, he was team captain and an Associated Press First-Team All-American at linebacker. In 1997, Conque was selected to the Nicholls State Silver Anniversary Team, and in 2005, was inducted into the Nicholls’ Hall of Fame. Following his time at Nicholls, Conque landed with the Los Angeles Raiders only to have his career cut short by injury in 1983. He then returned to Nicholls and began his coaching career in a graduate assistant’s role.

During a coaching career that has spanned 24 years, Conque coached two years in the Louisiana high school ranks, Nicholls, McNeese State, Samford and Louisiana Tech before accepting the head coaching job at Central Arkansas. In that time, Conque has served under notable National Coach of the Year recipients such as Terry Bowden and Gary Crowton. In 2007, Conque was honored with the Johnny Vaught Head Coach’s Achievement Award by the All-American Football Foundation.

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Sr., 5-9, 196 Running Back Baton Rouge, La. Redemptorist

• Central Arkansas coach Clint Conque is now No. 2 on the school’s all-time victories list. Conque has a 68-36 career record at UCA, putting him just six wins behind No. 1 Harold Horton (74-125). Conque has averaged 7.5 victories a year in his nine-year stint at UCA, and has averaged 8.6 wins over the past five seasons.

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

Larry Hart

#9 Sr., 6-1, 242 Defensive End Madison, Miss.

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

• The Bears had two televised games at Estes Stadium last year on the Southland Television Network and won both. During the Conque era, UCA is 9-0 in televised games. UCA will play at least two Southland TV games this season, against Stephen F. Austin on Oct. 17 and against Texas State on Nov. 7.

• UCA returns nine starters on the defensive side of the ball in 2009, including the Southland Conference Defensive Player of the Year in senior end Larry Hart. Also returning are All-Southland performers Pieri Feazell (DB), Anthony Gambles (DB), Taylor Scott (DT), James Lancaster (LB) and Derrick Boyd (DB). UCA had a league-high 13 players named to the first or second-team AllSouthland teams last fall.

• The Bears played before record crowds at First Security Field at Estes Stadium again last season. UCA had four top-10 crowds a year ago, including the second and third-largest in history.

The crowd of 12,312 against Sam Houston State was the second-largest, while the 12,158 against Henderson State was No. 3 all-time.

Hart started all 12 games in first season at UCA … was named first-team All-American by the Associated Press, Walter Camp Foundation and The Sporting News; and was a secondteam All-American by the Sports Network … was named Southland Conference Defensive Player of the Year and first-team All-Southland … had 43 tackles, 21 tackles for loss and 12 sacks … was fourth in the nation in sacks per game and sixth in the nation in tackles for loss per game … 21 tackles for loss tied for third-most in a season in UCA history …

12 sacks was second-best season total in school history … tied the UCA record for sacks in a game twice, getting three against both UC Davis and Quincy … also had the secondhighest single-game tackles for loss total in program history with 4.5 against Quincy … had season-high six tackles against Southeastern Louisiana.

Lane Freiwald

About the Bears

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Sr., 6-7, 324 Offensive Lineman Little Rock, Ark. Parkview

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

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

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

• In two plus seasons in the Southland, the Bears are 13-3 against conference teams. UCA’s losses were to McNeese State and Northwestern State in 2007 and to Nicholls in 2008.

• UCA returns the league’s top scorer in senior running back Brent Grimes (Baton Rouge, La.).

Grimes scored a league-high 126 points a year ago for an average of 10.5 per game. He was the league’s fifth leading rusher with 879 yards (73.2 per game, 18 touchdowns) and had a career-high five touchdowns against Stephen F. Austin. Grimes also caught 35 passes for 332 yards and 3 touchdowns. Junior kicker Eddie Carmona was seventh in the Southland in scoring with 92 points.

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2008 Team Statistics

Scoring Points per Game

2008 Results

UCA 450 37.5

OPP 308 25.7

266 108 135 23

235 87 123 25

Rushing Yardage 1,870 Yards gained rushing 2,125 Yards lost rushing 255 Rushing Attempts 444 Average per Rush 4.2 Average per Game 155.8 TDs Rushing 26

1,649 1988 339 378 4.4 137.4 16

First Downs Rushing Passing Penalty

Passing Yardage 3,387 3,143 Att-Comp-Int 400-268-4 429-261-12 Average per Pass 8.5 7.3 Average per Catch 12.6 12.0 Average per Game 282.2 261.9 TDs Passing 32 21 Total Offense Total Plays Average per Play Average per Game

5,257 844 6.2 438.1

4,792 807 5.9 399.3

Fumbles-Lost

24-10

21-11

87-815 67.9

96-854 71.2

Punts-Yards 34-1,395 Average per Punt 41.0 Net punt average 40.3

48-1,772 36.9 33.8

Penalties-Yards Average per Game

Time of Poss./Game

30:52

29:07

3rd-Down Conv.

3rd-Down Pct

76/158 48%

60/160 38%

4th-Down Conv.

4th-Down Pct

12/25 48%

13/33 39%

28-197

17-119

Sacks By-Yards

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10-2 Overall, 6-1 Southland Date Opponent Result Attendance Aug. 28............... Henderson State.................................................W, 38-14........................ 12,158 Sept. 6................. UC Davis.................................................................W, 24-21........................ 10,188 Sept. 13.............. vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff......................................W, 41-17...........................4,823 Sept. 20.............. Quincy....................................................................W, 51-6........................... 10,873 Sept. 27.............. at Tulsa....................................................................L, 34-62.......................... 20,646 Oct. 11................ Sam Houston State*..........................................W, 48-46........................ 12,312 Oct. 18................ at Texas State*......................................................W, 31-24........................ 10,418 Oct. 25................ Southeastern Louisiana*..................................W, 28-21...........................9,113 Nov. 1.................. at Nicholls*............................................................L, 17-20.............................6,197 Nov. 8.................. Northwestern State*..........................................W, 42-6..............................9,767 Nov. 15............... at Stephen F. Austin*.........................................W, 49-41...........................7,467 Nov. 22............... McNeese State*...................................................W, 47-30........................ 10,220

2008 Individual Statistics Rushing

Name Grimes, Brent Ceaser, Leonard Brown, Nathan Bobo, Terence Ware, Eric Total Opponents

G 12 11 12 11 12 12 12

Att Gain 180 906 72 274 68 360 35 140 8 119 444 2,125 378 1,988

Loss 27 10 145 5 3 255 339

Name Brown, Nathan Park, Robbie Total Opponents

G Effic Att-Cmp-Int 12 164.69 375-254-4 8 135.43 24-14-0 12 162.53 400-268-4 12 132.94 429-261-12

Name Ware, Eric Branson, Marquez Landers, Willie Grimes, Brent Lovett, James Total Opponents

G 12 12 12 12 12 12 12

No 50 45 44 35 30 268 261

Name Feazell, Pieri Boyd, Derrick Lancaster, James Opeloye, Tok Gambles, Anthony

G 12 12 12 12 12

Solo 45 38 30 20 34

Name G Gambles, Anthony 12 Johnson, Dathan 11 Johnson, Phillip 9 Feazell, Pieri 12 Boyd, Derrick 12 Total Opponent

No 3 3 1 1 1 12 4

Passing

Receiving Yds 758 737 735 332 362 3,387 3,143

Tackles Asst 23 28 32 35 16

Interceptions Yds 0 2 4 54 20 131 17

Net 879 264 215 135 116 1,870 1,649

Pct 67.7 58.3 67.0 60.8

Avg 4.9 3.7 3.2 3.9 14.5 4.2 4.4

TD Long Avg/G 18 36 73.2 3 31 24.0 2 35 17.9 1 15 12.3 0 61 9.7 26 61 155.8 16 73 137.4

Yds TD Long Avg/G 3,206 31 79 267.2 181 1 51 22.6 3,387 32 79 282.2 3,143 21 70 261.9

Avg 15.2 16.4 16.7 9.5 12.1 12.6 12.0

Tot 68 66 62 55 50

Avg 0.0 0.7 4.0 54.0 20.0 10.9 4.2

TD 5 11 7 3 1 32 21

Long 71 79 60 53 44 79 70

Avg/G 63.2 61.4 61.2 27.7 30.2 282.2 261.9

TFL (Yds) 5.0 (30) 4.5 (15) 11.0 (58) 1.0 (2) 2.0 (6)

Sacks (Yds) 1 (3) 0 (0) 1 (16) 0 (0) 0 (0)

TD 0 0 0 1 0 1 1

Long 0 2 4 54 20 54 15

Central Arkansas No. Name Pos. 1 Derrick Boyd DB 2 Pieri Feazell DB 3 Leonard Ceaser RB 4 James Lancaster LB 5 Jamie Hill DB 5 DeShaun Thomas DB 6 Matt Clinkscales WR 7 Robbie Park QB 8 Markell Carter DE 9 Larry Hart DE 10 Zane Allcorn DB 10 Wynrick Smothers QB 11 Willie Landers WR 12 Seth Allison DB 13 Jacob Bane LB 14 Nathan Dick QB 15 Tok Opeloye LB 16 Trae Cook QB 17 Anthony Summers LB 18 Darrius McNeal WR 19 James Lovett WR 20 Anthony Gambles DB 20 Darrell Malone DB 21 Brent Grimes RB 22 Carson Knowlton DE 23 Zach Hyatt DB 24 Phillip Johnson DB 25 C.J. Chaten RB 26 Isaiah Jackson WR 27 Desmond Wilcox DB 28 Anthony Blackmon RB 29 Terence Bobo RB 30 Jerrel McKnight DB 31 TJ Adams WR 32 Jestin Love DB 33 Henry Minor DB 34 Radarius Winston DB 35 Jonathan Beard P/PK 36 Daniel Herrington DS 37 Brett Orr LB 38 Eddie Carmona PK/P 39 Marcus Dumas DB 40 Chris McKnight FB 41 Karl Brady DB 42 Brennan Rushing TE 43 Jessie Sims LB 44 Lamar Moore LB 45 Nick Cowger FB 46 Marquis Wadley FB 47 Frank Newsome LB 48 Vance Fizer LB 49 Justin Heard LB 50 Taylor Scott DL 51 Logan Roubique OL 52 Nate Richards OL 55 Keaton Stigger LB 57 Austin Emerson OL 58 Casey Thurber OL 60 Uriah Perry DL 61 Trey Lippe DL 62 Jake McDonald OL 64 Brad Jakel OL 66 Kit Coleman DL 67 Corey Howard OL 68 Barrett Blaylock OL 70 Lloyd Loggins DL 73 Lane Freiwald OL 74 Matt Dickerson OL 71 Nick Partridge OL 75 Dominique Allen TE/OL 76 Will Merritt OL 77 Joe Lehocky OL 78 Larry Duvall DL 79 Rogeric Govan OL 80 Rico Moss TE 81 Josh Ragland TE 82 Joseph Harris WR 82 Tauno Vannucci WR 83 Preston Echols WR 84 Dominque Croom WR 85 Mason King TE 86 LaMarquis King TE 87 Brandon Kennemer WR 88 Derek Owens WR 89 Kenneth Robey WR 90 Hutton Andrew DL 95 Norvel Gabriel DE 97 Marshall Loyd DL 99 Justin Williams DE

Alphabetical Roster No. Name Pos. 31 T.J. Adams WR 10 Zane Allcorn DB 75 Dominique Allen TE/OL 12 Seth Allison DB 90 Hutton Andrew DL 13 Jacob Bane LB 35 Jonathan Beard P/PK 28 Anthony Blackmon RB 68 Barrett Blaylock OL 29 Terence Bobo RB 1 Derrick Boyd DB 41 Karl Brady DB 38 Eddie Carmona PK/P 8 Markell Carter DE 3 Leonard Ceaser RB 25 C.J. Chaten RB 6 Matt Clinkscales WR 66 Kit Coleman DL 16 Trae Cook QB 45 Nick Cowger FB 84 Dominque Croom WR 14 Nathan Dick QB 74 Matt Dickerson OL 39 Marcus Dumas DB 78 Larry Duvall DL 83 Preston Echols WR 57 Austin Emerson OL 2 Pieri Feazell DB 48 Vance Fizer LB 73 Lane Freiwald OL 95 Norvel Gabriel DE 20 Anthony Gambles DB 79 Rogeric Govan OL 21 Brent Grimes RB 82 Joseph Harris WR 9 Larry Hart DE 49 Justin Heard LB 36 Daniel Herrington DS 5 Jamie Hill DB 67 Corey Howard OL 23 Zach Hyatt DB 26 Isaiah Jackson WR 64 Brad Jakel OL 24 Phillip Johnson DB 87 Brandon Kennemer WR 86 LaMarquis King TE 85 Mason King TE 22 Carson Knowlton DE 4 James Lancaster LB 11 Willie Landers WR 77 Joe Lehocky OL 61 Trey Lippe DL 70 Lloyd Loggins DL 32 Jestin Love DB 19 James Lovett WR 97 Marshall Loyd DL 20 Darrell Malone DB 62 Jake McDonald OL 40 Chris McKnight FB 30 Jerrel McKnight DB 18 Darrius McNeal WR 76 Will Merritt OL 33 Henry Minor DB 44 Lamar Moore LB 80 Rico Moss TE 47 Frank Newsome LB 15 Tok Opeloye LB 37 Brett Orr LB 88 Derek Owens WR 7 Robbie Park QB 71 Nick Partridge OL 60 Uriah Perry DL 81 Josh Ragland TE 52 Nate Richards OL 89 Kenneth Robey WR 51 Logan Roubique OL 42 Brennan Rushing TE 50 Taylor Scott DL 43 Jessie Sims LB 10 Wynrick Smothers QB 55 Keaton Stigger LB 17 Anthony Summers LB 5 DeShaun Thomas DB 58 Casey Thurber OL 82 Tauno Vannucci WR 46 Marquis Wadley FB 27 Desmond Wilcox DB 99 Justin Williams DE 34 Radarius Winston DB

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

Wt. Cl. Hometown/Last School 192 So. Beckville, Texas/Beckville 205 So. McKinney, Texas/Ole Miss 252 Fr. Houston, Texas/Madison 182 Fr. Stuttgart, Ark./Stuttgart 280 Jr. Owasso, Okla./Owasso 234 Sr. Rogers, Texas/New Mexico 170 Sr. Weir, Miss./Northeast MS CC 190 Fr. Bentonville, Ark./Bentonville 282 Fr. Fort Smith, Ark./Cedarville 202 So. Atkins, Ark./Atkins 208 Sr. West Point, Miss./East Mississippi CC 188 Fr. Memphis, Tenn./Raleigh-Egypt 210 Jr. Charleston, Ark./Charleston 272 Jr. Bartlesville, Okla./Bartlesville 184 Sr. Monroe, La./Neville 205 So. Dardanelle, Ark./Tulsa 210 Sr. Springdale, Ark./Springdale 285 Jr. Blytheville, Ark./Blytheville 172 Fr. Muskogee, Okla./Muskogee 248 Sr. Vilonia, Ark./Vilonia 178 Fr. Cherokee, Ala./Cherokee 222 So. Allen, Texas/Arkansas 284 So. Monroe, La./Neville 176 Fr. St. James, La./St. James 244 Fr. Marianna, Ark./Marianna 202 Sr. Forrest City, Ark./Forrest City 292 Jr. Sperry, Okla./Northeastern OK A&M 209 Sr. Mount Olive, Miss./Jones County JC 219 Jr. Houston, Texas/Northshore 324 Sr. Little Rock, Ark./Parkview 264 So. Jacksonville, Ark./Jacksonville 174 Sr. Byhalia, Miss./Olive Branch 290 Fr. Little Rock, Ark./Middle Tennessee St. 196 Sr. Baton Rouge, La./Redemptorist 185 So. Lake Charles, La./La Grange 248 Sr. Madison, Miss./Holmes CC 208 Fr. Woodland, Ala./Woodland 190 Jr. Magee, Miss./Co-Lin CC 192 Sr. Meridian, Miss./Pearl River CC 275 Fr. Wichita Falls, Texas/Rider 196 Sr. Benton, Ark./Benton 176 So. Conway, Ark./Conway 285 So. Weston, Wis./Utah State 210 Sr. Memphis, Tenn./Ridgeway 202 Sr. Paris, Texas/North Lamar 209 Fr. Houston, Texas/Aldine-Nimitz 231 Fr. St. James, La./St. James 226 So. West Memphis, Ark./West Memphis 229 Sr. Cordova, Tenn./Cordova 204 Jr. El Dorado, Ark./El Dorado 285 So. Albuquerque, N.M./Cibola 274 So. Vinita, Okla./Vinita 296 Jr. Dallas, Texas/Carter 202 Fr. West Memphis, Ark./West Memphis 192 Sr. Lakeland, Fla./Feather River CC 286 Fr. Houston, Texas/Aldine-Nimitz 186 Fr. Byhalia, Miss./Byhalia 284 Fr. Corning, Ark./Corning 235 So. Mayflower, Ark./Mayflower 194 So. Grand Prairie, Texas/Grand Prairie 188 Jr. Monroe, La./Neville 292 Sr. Vidalia, La./Sterlington 176 Jr. Baton Rouge, La./Catholic 196 So. Magnolia, Ark./Magnolia 236 Jr. Hope, Ark./Hope 217 Jr. Petal, Miss./Pearl River CC 219 Jr. Cedar Hill, Texas/Cedar Hill 216 Jr. Deerfield Beach, Fla./Hargrove Military 162 Fr. Russellville, Ark./Russellville 212 Sr. Keller, Texas/Stephen F. Austin 292 Fr. White Hall, Ark./White Hall 274 Sr. North Little Rock, Ark./North Little Rock 244 So. Bolton, Tenn./Bolton 270 Fr. Keller, Texas/Keller 182 Jr. Charleston, Miss./Northeast MS CC 284 So. Port Allen, La./Catholic 232 Jr. Tempe, Ariz./Phoenix College 274 Sr. Little Rock, Ark./Central AR Christian 229 So. Baker, La./Baker 191 Fr. Desterhan, La./Desterhan 221 Fr. Collierville, Tenn./Collierville 217 Jr. Olive Branch, Miss./Mississippi State 192 So. N. Little Rock, Ark./Mississippi Valley 278 Sr. Tulsa, Okla./Union 193 Fr. Pearcy, Ark./Lake Hamilton 235 Fr. Mesquite, Texas/Mesquite 180 Fr. Beaumont, Texas/Ozen 254 Fr. Galveston, Texas/Ball 184 Fr. Bastrop, La./Bastrop

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Dr. Robert Hebert

Michele Martin

Tommy McClelland

Bridget Martin

Louis Bonnette

University Information

School:................................................................................ McNeese State University Location:.................................................................................Lake Charles, La. 70609 Population:.............................................................................................................80,000 Founded:.................................................................................................................... 1939 Joined Southland:................................................................................................... 1972 Enrollment:............................................................................................................... 8,471 Nickname:..........................................................................................................Cowboys Colors:.............................................................................................................Blue & Gold President:...........................................................................................Dr. Robert Hebert Faculty Representative:.....................................................................Michele Martin Athletics Director: ......................................................................Tommy McClelland Senior Woman Administrator:.........................................................Bridget Martin Ticket Office Phone:.............................................................................. 337-475-5202

Team Information

Head Coach:..................................................................................................Matt Viator Alma Mater, Year:......................................................................McNeese State, 1986 Record at School, Years:..............................................................................24-7, three Career Record, Years:...................................................................................24-7, three Southland Conference Record, Years:...................................................16-4, three Football Office Phone:......................................................................... 337-475-5235 Assistant Coaches...................Position...............................Alma Mater, Year Lark Hebert..............Defensive Coord./Linebackers........McNeese State, 1987 Broderick Fobbs.... Co-Offensive Coord./Receivers................ Gambling, 1997 Tim Leger.......................Co-Offensive Coord./QBs.............McNeese State, 1999 Carlos McGee.........................Running Backs.......................McNeese State, 1996 Reggie Nelson........................ Offensive Line.......................McNeese State, 1998 Mike Collins........... Asst. Head Coach/Defensive Backs...Louisiana-Monroe, 1983 Manny Michel........................Defensive Line..................... Tennessee Tech, 1984 Buck Harris..............................Defensive Line.......................McNeese State, 2006 J. D. Kappeler.........................Defensive Backs.......................South Dakota, 2006 Lance Fremin..............................Tight Ends...........................McNeese State, 2009

Football Information

First Year of Football:.............................................................................................. 1940 First Year of Southland Football:........................................................................ 1972 All-Time Record, Years:....................................................................... 426-255-13, 65 All-Time Southland Record, Years:...................................................... 136-73-7, 37 2008 Overall Record:..................................................................................................7-4 2008 Southland Record:............................................................................................4-3 Southland Conference Championships, Last:........................................ 12, 2007 NCAA Championships Appearances, Last:.............................................. 13, 2007 Offensive Formation:................................................................................Multiple Pro Defensive Formation:.............................................................................................4-2-5 Starters Returning: Total:......................................... 9

Offense:................................... 6

Defense:.................................. 3 Special Teams:....................... 0

Letterwinners Returning: Total:.......................................46

Offense:.................................25

Defense:................................20 Special Teams:....................... 1

Starters Lost: Total:.......................................14

Offense:................................... 5

Defense:.................................. 8 Special Teams:....................... 1

Letterwinners Lost: Total:.......................................20

Offense:................................... 8

Defense:................................11 Special Teams:....................... 1

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Cowboy Stadium Stadium Information

Stadium:..............................................................................................Cowboy Stadium Year Opened:............................................................................................................. 1965 Record at Stadium, Years:...................................................................... 173-77-5, 44 Capacity:..................................................................................................................17,410 Surface:.........................................................................................GEOMAX2 (artificial) Press Box Phone:.................................................................................... 337-475-5225

Media Relations

Director:..................................................................................................Louis Bonnette E-Mail:..................................................................................lbonnette@mcneese.edu Cell:............................................................................................................. 337-802-7127 Assistant Director(s):................................................................................Pam LaFosse Office Phone:........................................................................................... 337-475-5207 Office Fax:................................................................................................. 337-475-5202 Web Site:.......................................................................................mcneesesports.com

2009 Schedule Date Day Opponent Location Time Sept. 5 Sat. Henderson State Lake Charles, La. 7 p.m.

Sept. 12 Sat. at Appalachian State Boone, N.C. 2:30 p.m.

Sept. 19 Sat. Savannah State Lake Charles, La. 7 p.m.

Sept. 26 Sat. at Tulane New Orleans, La. 2:30 p.m.

Oct. 3 Sat. Open Oct. 10 Sat. at Stephen F. Austin* (SLC TV) Nacogdoches, Texas 6 p.m.

Oct. 17 Sat. Northwestern State* (HC) Lake Charles, La. 7 p.m.

Oct. 24 Sat. Southeastern La.* (SLC TV) Lake Charles, La. 6 p.m.

Oct. 31 Sat. at Nicholls* Thibodaux, La. 1 p.m.

Nov. 7 Sat. Sam Houston State* Lake Charles, La. 7 p.m.

Nov. 14 Sat. at Texas State* (SLC TV) San Marcos, Texas 6 p.m.

Nov. 21 Sat. Central Arkansas* Lake Charles, La. 7 p.m. * indicates Southland Conference game; (HC) indicates homecoming; All times Central and subject to change.

McNeese State Preseason Depth Chart

McNeese State will be looking to return to the Southland Conference trophy room this season with 46 lettermen in tow, including four-year quarterback Derrick Fourroux and All-American running back Toddrick Pendland.

Offense

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

Fourroux has led the Cowboys to two league titles in his three previous seasons and he has also become the second-ranked passer and total offense leader in McNeese history.

A year ago, the senior from Erath, La., completed 169-of-277 passes for 2,205 yards and 18 touchdowns, setting a school record with 399 total offensive yards in a victory against South Dakota State. He is only the second player in school history to amass more than 7,000 total offensive yards and he’s 24-10 as a starter for the Cowboys.

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

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

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

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

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

Since 2000, the Cowboys have won five league titles (a league record 12 overall), have compiled a .745 league winning percentage (41-14) and have posted a winning record in eight of the last nine seasons.

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

QB TB FB WR WR TE RT RG C LG LT

4 Derrick Fourroux 17 Beau Lasseigne 22 Toddrick Pendland 24 Elrick Jones 11 Brandon Broussard 23 Ben Bourgeois 88 Immanuel Friddle 83 Bernardo Henry 8 Richard Conner 81 Chris Royal 85 Wes Mangan 89 Corday Clark 77 Casey Richter 79 Alec Savoie 74 Marcus Bellow 62 Tyler Fontenot 50 Mase Duge 63 Carson Chaisson 72 Jonathan Landry 68 Zack Saucier 73 Taylor Johnson 65 Tyler Harbourt

DE DT DT DE LB LB CB CB WS BS FS

1 Josh Ellison 9 92 Brandon Zanders 57 Desmund Lighten 56 Justin Breaux 55 Damion Aultman 90 Pat Williams 80 Terrance Freeman 52 Jordan Page 48 Deron Minor 51 Matt Kreamer 44 Geremy Pilate 45 Jaurelle Narcisse 29 George Russell 21 Jarron Jackson 5 London Durham 33 Seth Thomas 9 Darrell Jenkins 6 Jace Peterson 28 Ford Smesney 1 Devin Holland 7 Brandon Robinson 34 Malcolm Bronson

K P LS H KR PR

2 Josh Lewis 39 Matt Polanski 17 Beau Lasseigne 23 Ben Bourgeois 95 Anthony Schultz 85 Wes Mangan 8 Richard Conner 3 Chad Davis 83 Bernardo Henry 22 Toddrick Pendland 22 Toddrick Pendland 83 Bernardo Henry

Defense

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Career Record Year School 2006 McNeese State 2007 McNeese State 2008 McNeese State TOTALS

Overall 6-2 11-1 7-4 24-7 (.774)

Matt Viator SLC 5-1 7-0 4-3 16-4 (.800)

Head Coach

McNeese State, 1986 Fourth Year Overall Record: 24-7 Record at McNeese State: 24-7

The Viator File Birthdate:....................................... Sept. 3, 1963 Hometown:............................ Lake Charles, La. High School:.....................Sam Houston High College:.......................... McNeese State, 1986 Wife:......................................................... Schantel

Cowboys Coaching History Name Wayne Cusic A.I. Ratcliff John Gregory Les DeVall Jim Clark Jack Doland Ernie Duplechin Hubert Boales John McCann Sonny Jackson Bobby Keasler Kirby Bruchhaus Tommy Tate Matt Viator

Years 1940, 45 1946-54 1955-56 1957-65 1966-69 1970-78 1979-81 1982 1983-86 1987-89 1990-98 1999 2000-06 2006-Pres.

Record 4-8-0 50-42-2 10-8-1 58-24-1 17-22-0 64-32-4 28-6-1 4-6-1 21-20-3 13-20-0 78-34-2 6-5-0 49-26-0 24-7-0

In three seasons, Matt Viator has become one of the most successful coaches in the NCAA’s Football Championship Subdivision, guiding the Cowboys to a Southland Conference football championship and into the NCAA Division I championship in two of his three years as the head coach at McNeese State.

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

Viator had taken over the head job four games deep into the 2006 season, went 6-2 the rest of the way, won the Southland title and put his team into the NCAA FCS championship.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Matt Viator

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Sr., 5-10, 175 Tailback Newton, Texas Newton

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

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

Pendland was named the 2008 Southland Conference Offensive Player of the Year and was a second-team All-American by the Associated Press … set a school single season rushing record with 1,431 yards last season and ranked 6th in the nation … had seven 100-yard rushing games in 2008 and ran for a career-high 242 yards in a victory over Stephen F. Austin … had 194 yards against Sam Houston State, 173 against Southeastern Louisiana and 161 against Texas State … was also the team leader in points scored with 90 and in all-purpose running with a 180.0 game average … twice was named the Southland offensive player of the week, once the Louisiana player of the week and once the national player of the week.

Derrick Fourroux

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Sr., 6-2, 200 Quarterback Erath, La. Erath

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

• The school record for wins in a season is 13, which McNeese has done three times.

The school won 10 games in a season a total of 10 times.

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

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

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

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

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

Deron Minor

About the Cowboys

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

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Sr., 6-2, 235 Linebacker Beaumont, Texas Ozen

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

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2008 Team Statistics

Scoring Points Per Game

2008 Results

MCN 413 37.5

OPP 322 29.3

274 140 115 19

201 75 100 26

Rushing Yardage 2,511 Yards gained rushing 2,728 Yards lost rushing 217 Rushing Attempts 489 Average Per Rush 5.1 Average Per Game 228.3 TDs Rushing 30

1,308 1,620 312 339 3.9 118.9 15

First Downs Rushing Passing Penalty

Passing Yardage 2,594 2,551 Att-Comp-Int 310-189-5 364-208-12 Average Per Pass 8.4 7.0 Average Per Catch 13.7 12.3 Average Per Game 235.8 231.9 TDs Passing 21 26 Total Offense Total Plays Average Per Play Average Per Game

5,105 799 6.4 464.1

3,859 703 5.5 350.8

20-8

18-7

88-799 72.6

67-538 48.9

Punts-Yards 41-1,572 Average Per Punt 38.3 Net punt average 33.1

53-2,074 39.1 35.0

Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Average Per Game

Time of Poss./Game

32:19

27:20

3rd-Down Conv.

3rd-Down Pct

68/148 46%

59/151 39%

4th-Down Conv.

4th-Down Pct

7/20 35%

7/15 47%

25-174

14-89

Sacks By-Yards

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7-4 Overall, 4-3 Southland Date Opponent Result Attendance Aug. 30............... at North Carolina................................................L, 27-35.......................... 58,000 Sept. 6................. Delta State.............................................................W, 52-27........................ 17,148 Sept. 27.............. Southern Virginia................................................W, 63-7........................... 12,035 Oct. 4................... at South Dakota State.......................................W, 46-443OT................... 15,521 Oct. 11................ Texas State*..........................................................L, 42-45.......................... 12,304 Oct. 18................ at Sam Houston State*.....................................W, 28-17........................ 12,117 Oct. 25................ Nicholls*.................................................................L, 35-38.......................... 14,635 Nov. 1.................. at Southeastern Louisiana*.............................W, 24-14...........................6,212 Nov. 8.................. Stephen F. Austin*..............................................W, 42-31........................ 13,025 Nov. 15............... at Northwestern State*.....................................W, 24-17...........................9,710 Nov. 22............... at Central Arkansas*..........................................L, 30-47.......................... 10,220

2008 Individual Statistics Rushing

Pendland, Toddrick Fourroux, Derrick Whitehead, Steven Jones, Elrick Wagner, Josh Total Opponents

G 11 11 11 10 3 11 11

Att Gain 219 1,471 115 530 34 200 38 166 19 107 489 2,728 339 1,620

Loss 40 83 6 12 0 217 312

Fourroux, Derrick Fontenot, Mark Total Opponents

G Effic Att-Cmp-Int 11 146.24 276-169-5 10 180.40 31-19-0 11 150.39 310-189-5 11 132.99 364-208-12

Whitehead, Steven Pendland, Toddrick Friddle, Immanuel Mangan, Wesley Conner, Richard Total Opponents

G 11 11 10 10 11 11 11

No. 57 36 19 18 17 189 208

Nelson, Allen Minor, Deron Linde, Brant Haynes, Jeremy Jenkins, Darrell

G 11 11 11 10 11

Solo 40 41 32 31 26

G Haynes, Jeremy 10 Juneau, Jamelle 10 Nelson, Allen 11 Jenkins, Darrell 11 Minor, Deron 11 Total Opponents

No. 3 2 2 1 1 12 5

Passing

Receiving Yds 810 349 320 170 308 2,594 2,551

Tackles Asst 29 26 19 6 9

Interceptions Yds 83 50 15 70 -3 271 201

Net 1,431 447 194 154 107 2,511 1,308

Pct 61.2 61.3 61.0 57.1

Avg 6.5 3.9 5.7 4.1 5.6 5.1 3.9

TD Long Avg/G 12 68 130.1 11 17 40.6 1 21 17.6 2 17 15.4 2 28 35.7 30 68 228.3 15 54 118.9

Yds TD Lng Avg/G 2,205 18 65 200.5 361 2 83 36.1 2,594 21 83 235.8 2,551 26 80 231.9

Avg 14.2 9.7 16.8 9.4 18.1 13.7 12.3

Tot 69 67 51 37 35

Avg 27.7 25.0 7.5 70.0 -3.0 22.6 40.2

TD 4 3 2 3 3 21 26

Long 57 37 65 27 74 83 80

Avg/G 73.6 31.7 32.0 17.0 28.0 235.8 231.9

TFL (Yds) 8.0 (38) 5.0 (41) 2.5 (5) 2.0 (8) 5.0 (24)

Sacks (Yds) 5 (28) 1 (10) 1 (2) 0 (0) 0 (0)

TD 1 1 1 1 0 4 1

Long 45 50 15 70 0 70 82

McNeese State No. Name Pos. 1 Devin Holland S 2 Josh Lewis PK 3 Chad Davis WR 4 Derrick Fourroux QB 5 London Durham CB 6 Jace Peterson WS 7 Brandon Robinson FS 8 Richard Conner WR 9 Darrell Jenkins WS 10 John LeDay WR 11 Brandon Broussard FB 12 Zack Fourroux QB 13 Kentrell Butler LB 14 Blake Barousse QB 15 Zack O’Quinn QB 16 Chad Keys WR 17 Beau Lasseigne QB 19 Kane Segura WR 21 Jarron Jackson CB 22 Toddrick Pendland TB 23 Ben Bourgeois FB 24 Elrick Jones TB 26 Champlain Babin TB 28 Ford Smesney CB 29 George Russell CB 30 Aaron Viney TB 31 Shawn Sullivan CB 33 Seth Thomas CB 34 Malcolm Bronson FS 37 Tyson Sibley WS 39 Matt Polanski PK 43 Drew Johnston FB 44 Geremy Pilate LB 45 Juarelle Narcisse LB 48 Deron Minor LB 49 Kurt Reeves TE 50 Mase Duge C 51 Matt Kreamer LB 52 Jordan Page DE 54 Brett Koonce DT 55 Damion Aultman DT 56 Justin Breaux DT 57 Desmund Lighten DE 58 Nick Toti LB 59 Kegan Myers LB 60 Matt LeBlanc OG 61 Miguel Gauthreaux OG 62 Tyler Fontenot OG 63 Carson Chaisson C 64 Miles Waggner OT 65 Tyler Harbourt OG 68 Zack Saucier OG 72 Jonathan Landry OT 73 Taylor Johnson OT 74 Marcus Bellow OT 75 Dustin Stroud OL 77 Casey Richter OT 79 Alec Savoie OT 80 Terrance Freeman DE 81 Chris Royal WR 83 Bernardo Henry WR 84 Jeremy Granger TE 85 Wes Mangan TE 86 Harold Turnage TE 87 Kenrick Cormier DE 88 Immanuel Friddle WR 89 Corday Clark TE 90 Pat Williams DT 91 Josh Ellison DE 92 Brandon Zanders DE 93 Mitchel Amy DT 95 Anthony Schultz DS/TE 96 Dustan Beckwith DT 97 Alvin Couto DE

Alphabetical Roster No. Name Pos. 93 Mitchel Amy DT 55 Damion Aultman DT 26 Champlain Babin TB 14 Blake Barousse QB 96 Dustan Beckwith DT 74 Marcus Bellow OT 23 Ben Bourgeois FB 56 Justin Breaux DT 34 Malcolm Bronson FS 11 Brandon Broussard FB 13 Kentrell Butler LB 63 Carson Chaisson C 89 Corday Clark TE 8 Richard Conner WR 87 Kenrick Cormier DE 97 Alvin Couto DE 3 Chad Davis WR 50 Mase Duge C 5 London Durham CB 91 Josh Ellison DE 62 Tyler Fontenot OG 4 Derrick Fourroux QB 12 Zack Fourroux QB 80 Terrance Freeman DE 88 Immanuel Friddle WR 61 Miguel Gauthreaux OG 84 Jeremy Granger TE 65 Tyler Harbourt OG 83 Bernardo Henry WR 1 Devin Holland S 73 Taylor Johnson OT 21 Jarron Jackson CB 9 Darrell Jenkins WS 43 Drew Johnston FB 24 Elrick Jones TB 16 Chad Keys WR 54 Brett Koonce DT 51 Matt Kreamer LB 72 Jonathan Landry OT 17 Beau Lasseigne QB 60 Matt LeBlanc OG 10 John LeDay WR 2 Josh Lewis PK 57 Desmund Lighten DE 85 Wes Mangan TE 48 Deron Minor LB 59 Kegan Myers LB 45 Juarelle Narcisse LB 15 Zack O’Quinn QB 52 Jordan Page DE 22 Toddrick Pendland TB 6 Jace Peterson WS 44 Geremy Pilate LB 39 Matt Polanski PK 49 Kurt Reeves TE 77 Casey Richter OT 7 Brandon Robinson FS 81 Chris Royal WR 29 George Russell CB 68 Zack Saucier OG 79 Alec Savoie OT 95 Anthony Schultz DS/TE 19 Kane Segura WR 37 Tyson Sibley WS 28 Ford Smesney CB 75 Dustin Stroud OL 31 Shawn Sullivan CB 33 Seth Thomas CB 58 Nick Toti LB 86 Harold Turnage TE 30 Aaron Viney TB 64 Miles Waggner OT 90 Pat Williams DT 92 Brandon Zanders DE

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

Wt. Cl. Hometown/Last School 240 Fr. Lake Charles, La./Barbe 295 Jr. Geismar, La./Dutchtown 190 Fr. Donaldsonville, La./Donaldsonville 200 So. Lafayette, La./Lafayette 276 Sr. Prairieville, La./Dutchtown 295 Jr. Eunice, La./Eunice 220 Jr. Sulphur, La./Sulphur 290 So. Sulphur, La./Sulphur 188 Fr. Jasper, Texas/Jasper 245 Sr. DeRidder, La./East Beauregard 230 So. Patterson, La./Patterson 280 Fr. Jennings, La./Jennings 230 Jr. Baton Rouge, La./Glen Oaks 185 Sr. Lafayette, La./St. Thomas More 235 Jr. Dry Creek, La./East Beauregard 240 Fr. Harvey, La./John Ehret 185 Sr. Plaquemine, La./Bishop Sullivan 285 Jr. Brenham, Texas/Blinn JC 180 So. Beaumont, Texas/Ozen 230 Jr. Houston, Texas/Westfield 287 Jr. Welsh, La./Welsh 200 Sr. Erath, La./Erath 205 Fr. Erath, La./Erath 235 Jr. Newton, Texas/Newton 215 Sr. Iowa, La./Iowa 291 So. Plaquemine, La./Plaquemine 237 Fr. Orangefield, Texas/Orangefield 282 Fr. Lafayette, La./Teurlings Catholic 185 Jr. Leesville, La./Leesville 205 Jr. Baton Rouge, La./Tulane 280 So. League City, Texas/Clear Creek 170 So. Lutcher, La./Lutcher 205 So. Bon Weir, Texas/Newton 230 Jr. Newton, Texas/Newton 200 Sr Houston, Texas/Clear Lake 182 Fr. Covington, La./Central Florida 270 Fr. Sulphur, La./Sulphur 238 Sr. Shreveport, La./Evangel 293 So. Broussard, La./St. Thomas More 185 Sr. St. Martinville, La./St. Martinville 275 Fr. Sulphur, La./Sulphur 205 Jr. Opelousas, La./Opelousas 180 Fr. Denham Springs, La./Denham Springs 250 Jr. Monroe, La./Ouachita 245 Sr. Brenham, Texas/Brenham 235 Sr. Beaumont, Texas/Ozen 232 Fr. Jennings, La./Jennings 212 Fr. Vacherie, La./St. James 230 Fr. Moss Bluff, La./Florida 240 Jr. New Orleans, La./G.W. Carver 175 Sr. Newton, Texas/Newton 190 So. Lake Charles, La./Hamilton Christian 220 Jr. Crowley, La./Crowley 160 Jr. Lake Charles, La./Barbe High 215 Sr. Orange, Texas/Little Cypress 305 Jr. Prairieville, La./St. Amant 195 So. Texas City, Texas/Texas City 222 Jr. Beaumont, Texas/Ozen 190 Jr. Houston, Texas/Westbury Christian 283 So. Houston, Texas/Langham Creek 322 Fr. Lafayette, La./Comeaux 250 Jr. Port Allen, La./Episcopal 180 Jr. Port Neches, Texas/Port Neches-Groves 205 Sr. Lake Charles, La./LaGrange 191 Fr. Dayton, Texas/Dayton 250 So. Houston, Texas/Lamar Consolidated 195 So. Washington, Texas/Nebraska 177 Fr. Orange, Texas/WO Stark 240 Jr. Slidell, La./Northshore 255 So. Houston, Texas/Texas A&M 207 Fr. Lake Charles, La./St. Louis 268 Jr. Beaumont, Texas/East Texas Baptist 260 Fr. Plaquemine, La./Plaquemine 260 Jr. Baton Rouge, La./Glen Oaks

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Glenn Antizzo

Rob Bernardi

Louise “Do” Bonin

Brandon Rizzuto

University Information

School:...................................................................................Nicholls State University Location:.....................................................................................Thibodaux, La. 70310 Population:.............................................................................................................14,431 Founded:.................................................................................................................... 1948 Joined Southland:................................................................................................... 1991 Enrollment:............................................................................................................... 6,814 Nickname:...........................................................................................................Colonels Colors:.............................................................................................................. Red & Gray President:.................................................................................. Dr. Stephen T. Hulbert Faculty Representative:.......................................................................Glenn Antizzo Athletics Director:....................................................................................Rob Bernardi Senior Woman Administrator:...................................................Louise “Do” Bonin Ticket Office Phone:.............................................................................. 985-448-4791

Team Information

Head Coach:.................................................................................................Jay Thomas Alma Mater, Year:.......................................................................Southern Miss, 1987 Record at School, Years:.............................................................................. 24-27, five Career Record, Years:................................................................................... 24-27, five Southland Conference Record, Years:................................................... 15-16, five Football Office Phone:......................................................................... 985-448-4806 Assistant Coaches.................Position.................................Alma Mater, Year H.T. Kinney......................Offensive Coord./QB.......Wisconsin-Platteville, 1988 Jeremy Atwell................Defensive Coord./LB.....Southeast Missouri St., 1999 Kevin Carey.........Offensive Line/Recruiting Coord..... Sterling College, 1997 David Cunningham.... Special Teams Coord.......... Kentucky Wesleyan, 1987 Kent Keith............................. Wide Receivers..................Southwest Baptist, 1986 Johnny Tart.......................... Running Backs..........................Southern Miss, 2002 Dustin Gisclair..................... Defensive Line...................................... Nicholls, 2006 Rashad Watson.................. Defensive Backs.........................Alabama A&M, 2001

Football Information

First Year of Football:.............................................................................................. 1972 First Year of Southland Football:........................................................................ 1991 All-Time Record, Years:..........................................................................174-227-3, 37 All-Time Southland Record, Years:.............................................................38-76, 18 2008 Overall Record:..................................................................................................3-6 2008 Southland Record:............................................................................................3-4 Southland Conference Championships, Last:...........................................1, 2005 NCAA Championships Appearances, Last:.................................................3, 2005 Offensive Formation:........................................................................Multiple-Option Defensive Formation:...............................................................................Multiple 4-3 Starters Returning: Total:.......................................18

Offense:................................... 7

Defense:.................................. 5 Special Teams:....................... 6

Letterwinners Returning: Total:.......................................34

Offense:.................................13

Defense:................................16 Special Teams:....................... 5

Starters Lost: Total:.......................................16

Offense:................................... 5

Defense:.................................. 6 Special Teams:....................... 5

Letterwinners Lost: Total:.......................................24

Offense:.................................10

Defense:................................11 Special Teams:....................... 3

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John L. Guidry Stadium, Manning Field Stadium Information

Stadium:...................................................John L. Guidry Stadium, Manning Field Year Opened:............................................................................................................. 1972 Record at Stadium, Years:...................................................................... 103-84-3, 37 Capacity:..................................................................................................................12,500 Surface:............................................................................................ AstroTurf 3D Grass Press Box Phone:.................................................................................... 985-448-4845

Media Relations

Director:...............................................................................................Brandon Rizzuto E-Mail:........................................................................ brandon.rizzuto@nicholls.edu Cell:............................................................................................................. 504-782-3590 Assistant Director:........................................................................Charlie Gillingham Office Phone:........................................................................................... 985-448-4282 Office Fax:................................................................................................. 985-448-4814 Web Site:........................................................................................ geauxcolonels.com

2009 Schedule Date Day Opponent Location Time Sept. 5 Sat. at U.S. Air Force Academy Colorado Springs, Colo. 1 p.m.

Sept. 12 Sat. Duquesne Thibodaux, La. 1 p.m.

Sept. 19 Sat. at Louisiana Tech Ruston, La. 6 p.m.

Sept. 26 Sat. Jacksonville State (HC) Thibodaux, La. 3 p.m.

Oct. 3 Sat. OPEN Oct. 10 Sat. at Sam Houston State* Huntsville, Texas 2 p.m.

Oct. 17 Sat. Texas State* Thibodaux, La. 1 p.m.

Oct. 24 Sat. at Central Arkansas* Conway, Ark. 6 p.m.

Oct. 31 Sat. McNeese State* Thibodaux, La. 1 p.m.

Nov. 7 Sat. at Stephen F. Austin* Nacogdoches, Texas 6 p.m.

Nov. 14 Sat. Northwestern State* Thibodaux, La. 1 p.m.

Nov. 19 Sat. at Southeastern La.* *(SLCTV) Hammond, La. 6 p.m. * indicates Southland Conference game; (HC) indicates homecoming; All times Central and subject to change.

Nicholls Preseason Depth Chart

After a hurricane riddled 2008 season that saw Nicholls cancel its first two games, the Colonels look to build on the success it did experience last season, which included a 3835 upset victory at No. 11 McNeese State. It was the Colonels’ first victory in Lake Charles, La., since 1998 and their first win of the 2008 campaign.

Offense

The Colonels later knocked off No.11 Central Arkansas, 20-17. Nicholls defense limited the high-powered passing attack of the Bears to just 224 yards, and got a 38-yard field goal from Ross Schexnayder as time expired to get the victory. The Colonels went on to finish their 2008 season with a 3-6 record, including a 3-4 mark in the Southland Conference for the second consecutive season.

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

The departure of senior quarterbacks Vincent Montgomery and Chris Bunch paves the way for a new leader of the Colonels vaunted triple-option attack. Redshirt freshmen LaQuintin Caston, Jake Witt, Hosea Chatman and junior Nolan Dumas are expected to compete for the starting role. Returning at running back for the Colonels is senior A.J. Williams, who led all Nicholls running backs last season with 157 yards on 33 carries. Also returning at the running back position are juniors Kenny Owens and Bryon Jones, and sophomores Kendrex Salter and Jesse Turner. Senior fullbacks Trey Hopson and Marlin Meeks, and junior Corey Buchanan return to anchor Nicholls’ triple-option scheme.

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

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

The defensive line returns two-year starters seniors Quenton Mims and Kyle Hughes to the fold along with All-Southland second-team defensive end senior Zac Reddix. Reddix was also selected to the 2009 Preseason All-Southland squad, and will look to lead the defensive unit this season. The linebackers return sophomore Anri Stewart in the middle, who started all but two games last season, and senior Jarrod Fanguy.

QB RB RB FB WR WR RT RG C LG LT

3 LaQuintin Caston 10 Jake Witt 1 A.J. Williams 38 Corey Buchanan 7 Brandon Johnson 12 Earvin Moore 45 Trey Hopson 32 Marlin Meeks 89 Antonio Robinson 14 Donovan Tate 84 Kiam Magee 11 Drey Trosclair 55 Brandon McDowell 76 Josh Green 67 Aric Flowers 68 Ren Cheramie 52 Charles McDade 58 Franklin Nduku 73 Justin Daniels 75 Brandon Ward 62 Spenser Langthorn 75 Brandon Ward

DE DT DT DE WLB MLB SLB CB CB SS FS

0 Zac Reddix 9 27 Kyle Hughes 98 Quenton Mims 72 Oliver Thierry 93 A.J. Carter 99 Henry Perez 27 Kyle Hughes 92 Fernandez Garner 33 Jordan Piper 47 Kevin Persick 44 Yashua Willis 53 Jarrod Fanguy 48 Anri Stewart 54 Michael Walker 21 Bobby Felder 8 Kerry Guidry 13 Dominique Daniels 2 Tyson Andrus 9 Jordan Nevels 23 Troy Matthews 2 Tyson Andrus 30 Jordan Ogletree

K P LS H KR PR

2 Ross Schexnayder 8 35 Patrick Dolan 35 Patrick Dolan 88 Kyle Tizzard 16 Nolan Dumas 71 Drew Knight 88 Kyle Tizzard 35 Patrick Dolan 1 A.J. Williams 21 Bobby Felder 21 Bobby Felder 2 Tyson Andrus

Defense

Special Teams

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Career Record Year School 2004 Nicholls 2005 Nicholls 2006 Nicholls 2007 Nicholls 2008 Nicholls TOTALS

Jay THomas

Overall SLC 5-5 2-3 6-4 5-1 4-7 2-4 6-5 3-4 3-6 3-4 24-27 15-16 (.471) (.484)

The Thomas File Birthdate:.......................................Oct. 18, 1960 Hometown:.......................................... Baker, La. High School:.....................................Baker High College:...............Southern Mississippi, 1988 Wife:.........................................................wife, Jan; Children:.............................Hannah and Haley

Colonels’ Coaching History Name Gary Kinchen Bill Clements Sonny Jackson Phil Greco Rick Rhoades Darren Barbier Daryl Daye Jay Thomas

Years 1972-73 1974-80 1981-86 1987-92 1993-94 1995-98 1999-03 2004-Pres.

Record 5-17-0 36-38-1 39-28-1 27-37-2 8-14-0 17-28-0 17-38-0 24-27-0

Head Coach

Southern Mississippi, 1988 Sixth Year Overall Record: 24-27 Record at Nicholls: 15-16

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

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

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

From 1988-89, Thomas worked as a graduate assistant at Louisiana State. At LSU, he was an assistant coach of linebackers and defensive line. He also handled all scouting of opponents and video exchange and was part of the Tigers’ 1988 coaching staff that won the Southeastern Conference championship.

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

Thomas’ biggest accolades came in 2005 when he was named Southland Conference Coach of the Year and a finalist for the Eddie Robinson National Coach of the Year Award after leading Nicholls to a 6-4 overall record. The Colonels were co-champions of the Southland Conference that season and advanced to the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision playoffs for only the third time in school history where they dropped a heartbreaking 14-12 decision to Furmer, an eventual semifinalist.

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

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

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

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Nicholls #35

Jr., 6-1, 180 Place Kicker Mobile, Ala. McGill Toolen

• Junior punter Patrick Dolan, a first-team AllSouthland Conference selection last season, was named a preseason All-American by Lindy’s Football Magazine.

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

Antonio Robinson

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Sr., 6-3, 195 Wide Receiver Miami, Fla. Rainy River CC

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

Zac Reddix

About the Colonels

• Senior wide receiver Antonio Robinson led the Football Championship Subdivision in 2008 averaging 25.1 yards per catch.

Robinson finished with 20 receptions for 502 yards and six touchdowns. Robinson also accounted for a play of 30-yards or more in seven of the Colonels’ nine games last season.

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

• Nicholls secondary is set to feature two SEC transfers at the safety positions. Seniors Jordan Nevels, formerly of Kentucky, and Tyson Andrus, formerly of LSU will sure up the defensive backfield. Nevels enters the season as the starter at strong safety, while Andrus will be at free safety.

• Entering the season, Nicholls currently has four former Colonels on NFL Rosters: Jacob Bender (San Francisco 49ers), Kareem Moore (Washington Redskins), Alex Romero (San Francisco 49ers), and Lardarius Webb (Baltimore Ravens).

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

#90 Sr., 6-1, 224 Defensive End Prairieville, La. Dutchtown

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

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2008 Team Statistics

Scoring Points Per Game

2008 Results

NICH 231 25.7

OPP 312 34.7

139 96 27 16

216 91 108 17

Rushing Yardage 1,873 Yards gained rushing 2,147 Yards lost rushing 274 Rushing Attempts 424 Average Per Rush 4.4 Average Per Game 208.1 TDs Rushing 17

1,524 1,711 187 350 4.4 169.3 17

First Downs Rushing Passing Penalty

Passing Yardage 924 Att-Comp-Int 101-42-6 Average Per Pass 9.1 Average Per Catch 22.0 Average Per Game 102.7 TDs Passing 9

2258 302-181-5 7.5 12.5 250.9 19

Total Offense Total Plays Average Per Play Average Per Game

2,797 525 5.3 310.8

3,782 652 5.8 420.2

Fumbles-Lost

28-18

12-3

57-557 61.9

67-606 67.3

Punts-Yards 39-1,628 Average Per Punt 41.7 Net punt average 36.7

37-1,478 39.9 35.7

Penalties-Yards Average Per Game

Time of Poss./Game

28:04

31:56

3rd-Down Conv.

3rd-Down Pct

38/107 36%

58/127 46%

4th-Down Conv.

4th-Down Pct

8/11 73%

5/10 50%

15-101

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3-6 Overall, 3-4 Southland Date Opponent Result Attendance Sept. 20.............. at Memphis...........................................................L, 10-31.......................... 22,167 Oct. 2................... at Northern Iowa.................................................L, 14-34.............................9,028 Oct. 11................ at Northwestern State*.....................................L, 28-36.............................7,922 Oct. 18................ Stephen F. Austin*..............................................L, 39-50.............................5,892 Oct. 25................ at McNeese State*..............................................W, 38-35........................ 14,635 Nov. 1.................. Central Arkansas*...............................................W, 20-17...........................6,197 Nov. 8.................. Sam Houston State*..........................................L, 37-47.............................4,032 Nov. 15............... at Texas State*......................................................L, 10-34.......................... 10,016 Nov. 22............... Southeastern Louisiana*..................................W, 35-28...........................7,352

2008 Individual Statistics Rushing

Bunch, Chris Buchanan, Corey Meeks, Marlin Montgomery, Vincent Hopson, Trey Total Opponents

G 9 8 9 9 9 9 9

Att Gain 74 460 54 358 52 241 88 315 46 206 424 2,147 350 1711

Loss 56 5 0 82 7 274 187

Bunch, Chris Montgomery, Vincent Total Opponents

G Effic Att-Cmp-Int 9 147.77 60-25-1 9 124.75 39-17-5 9 135.96 101-42-6 9 140.19 302-181-5

Robinson, Antonio Gordon, Patrick Hines, Isa Williams, A.J. Whitaker, Terence Total Opponents

G 9 8 9 9 7 9 9

No. 20 12 5 2 2 42 181

Spain, Garrick Webb, Lardarius Eddie, Andrew Ledet, Ivan Reed, Damien

G 9 9 9 9 9

Solo 36 50 35 23 21

G Webb, Lardarius 9 Felder, Bobby 8 Spain, Garrick 9 Simmons, Jamal 9 Total Opponents

No. 2 1 1 1 5 6

Passing

Receiving Yds 502 199 145 52 9 924 2,258

Tackles Asst 24 5 9 12 9

Interceptions Yds 37 0 23 0 60 131

Net 404 353 241 233 199 1,873 1524

Pct 41.7 43.6 41.6 59.9

Avg 5.5 6.5 4.6 2.6 4.3 4.4 4.4

TD Long Avg/G 4 56 44.9 1 70 44.1 2 45 26.8 5 18 25.9 2 35 22.1 17 70 208.1 17 51 169.3

Yds TD Lng Avg/G 546 6 66 60.7 378 3 62 42.0 924 9 66 102.7 2,258 19 74 250.9

Avg 25.1 16.6 29.0 26.0 4.5 22.0 12.5

Tot 60 55 44 35 30

Avg 18.5 0.0 23.0 0.0 12.0 21.8

TD 6 2 1 0 0 9 19

Long 63 42 66 29 8 66 74

Avg/G 55.8 24.9 16.1 5.8 1.3 102.7 250.9

TFL (Yds) 4.0 (14) 3.0 (25) 1.0 (7) 5.0 (25) 1.0 (1)

Sacks (Yds) 2 (10) 3 (25) 1 (7) 3 (20) 0 (0)

TD 0 0 0 0 0 2

Long 37 0 23 0 37 63

Nicholls No. Name Pos. 1 A.J. Williams RB 2 Tyson Andrus DB 3 Laquintin Caston QB 4 Jesse Turner RB 5 Hosea Chatman QB 6 Blake Matherne QB 7 Brandon Johnson RB 8 Kerry Guidry DB 9 Jordan Nevels DB 10 Jacob Witt QB 11 Drey Trosclair ATH 12 Earvin Moore RB 13 Dominique Daniels DB 14 Donovan Tate WR 15 Tyler Collins RB 16 Nolan Dumas QB 17 Jarrell Johnson RB 18 Jamal Simmons DB 19 Kenny Owens RB 21 Bobby Felder DB 22 Byron Jones RB 23 Troy Matthews DB 24 Chucky Nichols ATH 25 Troy Godfrey DB 26 Adrian Joseph DB 27 Kyle Hughes DL 29 Sylvester Buford DB 30 Jordan Ogletree DB 31 Shaun Jones DL 32 Marlin Meeks FB 33 Jordan Piper LB 35 Patrick Dolan PK 38 Corey Buchanan RB 41 Stefan Bergeron LB 42 Kendrex Salter RB 43 Davion Marshall LB 44 Yashua Willis LB 45 Trey Hopson FB 46 Ed James LB 47 Kevin Persick LB 48 Anri Stewart LB 50 Anthony Sparks LB 51 Paul Wallace LB 52 Charles McDade OL 53 Jarrod Fanguy LB 54 Michael Walker LB 55 Brandon McDowell OL 56 John McClinton LB 57 Jesse Montero LB 58 Franklin Nduku DL 59 Isaac Crawford LB 60 Brandon Spurlock OL 64 Edet Udoh DL 66 Bart Roussel OL 67 Aric Flowers OL 68 Ren Cheramie OL 70 Corey Johnston OL 71 Drew Knight OL 72 Oliver Thierry DL 73 Justin Daniels OL 75 Brandon Ward OL 76 Josh Green OL 77 Josh Verret OL 78 Spenser Langthorn OL 79 Ben Baldridge OL 80 Brennan Nora DL 81 Mike Barba WR 82 Ross Schexnayder K 84 Kiam Magee WR 85 Rashar Knight DL 88 Kyle Tizzard K 87 Marquis Russell DL 89 Anotnio Robinson WR 90 Zac Reddix DE 91 Jeremy Aucoin TE 92 Fernandez Garner DE 93 A.J. Carter DL 94 Marshall Crawford DL 95 Chad Alfaro DL 96 Darrell Brown DL 97 Gerald Gruenig DL 98 Quenton Mims DL 99 Henry Perez DT

Alphabetical Roster No. Name Pos. 95 Chad Alfaro DL 2 Tyson Andrus DB 91 Jeremy Aucoin TE 79 Ben Baldridge OL 81 Mike Barba WR 41 Stefan Bergeron LB 96 Darrell Brown DL 38 Corey Buchanan RB 29 Sylvester Buford DB 93 A.J. Carter DL 3 Laquintin Caston QB 5 Hosea Chatman QB 68 Ren Cheramie OL 15 Tyler Collins RB 59 Isaac Crawford LB 94 Marshall Crawford DL 13 Dominique Daniels DB 73 Justin Daniels OL 35 Patrick Dolan PK 16 Nolan Dumas QB 53 Jarrod Fanguy LB 21 Bobby Felder DB 67 Aric Flowers OL 92 Fernandez Garner DE 25 Troy Godfrey DB 76 Josh Green OL 97 Gerald Gruenig DL 8 Kerry Guidry DB 45 Trey Hopson FB 27 Kyle Hughes DL 46 Ed James LB 7 Brandon Johnson RB 17 Jarrell Johnson RB 70 Corey Johnston OL 22 Byron Jones RB 31 Shaun Jones DL 26 Adrian Joseph DB 71 Drew Knight OL 85 Rashar Knight DL 78 Spenser Langthorn OL 84 Kiam Magee WR 43 Davion Marshall LB 6 Blake Matherne QB 23 Troy Matthews DB 56 John McClinton LB 52 Charles McDade OL 55 Brandon McDowell OL 32 Marlin Meeks FB 98 Quenton Mims DL 57 Jesse Montero LB 12 Earvin Moore RB 58 Franklin Nduku DL 9 Jordan Nevels DB 24 Chucky Nichols ATH 80 Brennan Nora DL 30 Jordan Ogletree DB 19 Kenny Owens RB 99 Henry Perez DT 47 Kevin Persick LB 33 Jordan Piper LB 90 Zac Reddix DE 89 Anotnio Robinson WR 66 Bart Roussel OL 87 Marquis Russell DL 42 Kendrex Salter RB 82 Ross Schexnayder K 18 Jamal Simmons DB 50 Anthony Sparks LB 60 Brandon Spurlock OL 48 Anri Stewart LB 14 Donovan Tate WR 72 Oliver Thierry DL 88 Kyle Tizzard K 11 Drey Trosclair ATH 4 Jesse Turner RB 64 Edet Udoh DL 77 Josh Verret OL 54 Michael Walker LB 51 Paul Wallace LB 75 Brandon Ward OL 1 A.J. Williams RB 44 Yashua Willis LB 10 Jacob Witt QB

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

Wt. Cl. Hometown/Last School 290 Fr. Mandeville, La./Mandeville 180 Sr. Lafayette, La./LSU 220 Fr. Thibodaux, La./Thibodaux 275 Fr. Opelousas, La./Hargrave Military Academy 180 Fr. Houma, La./South Terrebonne 195 So. Pierre Port, La./Assumption 270 Fr. Covington, La./Fontainebleau 183 Jr. Kingsville, Texas/H.M. King 190 Fr. Lakeland, Fla./Kathleen 285 So. Thibodaux, La./Thibodaux 180 Fr. Baton Rouge, La./Scotlandville 210 Fr. Houma, La./Ellender 270 Jr. Cut Off, La./South Lafourche 185 Fr. Eunice, La./Eunice 215 Fr. Livingston, Texas/Livingston 240 Fr. Bellville, Texas/Bellville 190 Sr. Tampa, Fla./East Bay 300 Fr. Mobile, Ala./Murphy 180 Jr. Mobile, Ala./McGill Toolen 170 Jr. Thibodaux, La./E.D. White Catholic 225 Sr. Houma, La./H.L. Bourgeois 195 So. McComb, Miss./McComb 280 Sr. Plano, Texas/Plano 250 Fr. New Orleans, La./Holy Cross 205 Fr. Eunice, La./Eunice 300 Jr. Modesto, Calif./Modesto JC 265 Fr. Covington, La./Fontainebleau 210 Fr. Houma, La./H.L. Bourgeois 240 Sr. Pascagoula, Miss./Gulf Coast CC 215 Sr. Orange, Texas/Little Cypress-Mauriceville 215 Jr. Miami, Fla./Ventura CC 190 Jr. Columbia, Miss./Gulf Coast CC 195 Fr. Kenner, La./Archbishop Rummel 270 Fr. Collierville, Tenn./Rossville Aca 70 195 So. Houma, La./Terrebonne 245 So. New Orleans, La./Louisiana Tech 180 Fr. Thibodaux, La./Louisiana-Monroe 245 Jr. Zachary, La./Redemptorist 225 Fr. Macon, Ga./Central 284 Jr. Kingwood, Texas/Kingwood 200 Fr. McComb, Miss./McComb 230 Jr. Humble, Texas/Blinn CC 185 Fr. Belle Chase, La./Belle Chase 195 Fr. New Orleans, La./Jesuit 220 Sr. Central, La./LSU 298 So. Friendswood, Texas/Clear Brook 280 Fr. McComb, Miss./McComb 210 Sr. Grenada, Miss./Coahoma CC 285 Sr. Boni Fay, Fla./Vernon 188 Jr. Puincourtville, La./Assumption 205 Jr. Stone County, Miss./Gulf Coast CC 280 Fr. Houston, Texas/George Bush 175 Sr. Fort Thomas, Ky./Kentucky 180 Jr. Laurel, Miss./Northeast Jones CC 265 Fr. Destrehan, La./Destrehan 190 Sr. Houston, Texas/Langham Creek 175 Jr. Theodore, Ala./Theodore 285 Sr. Orange, Calif./Yuba College 215 So. Zachary, La./Zachary 220 Fr. Ponchatoula, La./Ponchatoula 224 Sr. Prairieville, La./Dutchtown 195 Sr. Miami, Fla./Rainy River CC 280 So. Gramercy, La./Riverside Academy 250 Jr. Miami, Fla./Ventura CC 180 So. Orange, Texas/Little-Cypress 175 Sr. Houma, La./H.L. Bourgeois 200 Sr. New Orleans, La./Karr Magnet 240 Jr. New Orleans, La./West Jefferson 270 Fr. Slaughter, La./Clinton 185 So. Plaquemine, La./Plaquemine 195 Jr. Hattiesburg, Miss./East Central CC 270 Fr. Opelousas, La./Opelousas 150 Sr. Destrahan, La./Destrehan 195 So. Thibodaux, La./E.D. White 170 Fr. Houma, La./Ellender 310 Fr. Houston, Texas/George Bush 275 Fr. Houma, La./H.L. Bourgeois 230 Fr. Metairie, La./John Curtis 220 Fr. Jefferson, La./Riverdale 288 Jr. Conroe, Texas/Oak Ridge 180 Sr. Jackson, Miss./Gulf Coast CC 206 Jr. Napoleonville, La./Assumption 190 Fr. Denton, Texas/Denton Guyer

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Dr. Randall J. Webb

Jerry Pierce

Dr. Jody Biscoe

Greg Burke

Jodie Heinicka

Doug Ireland

University Information

School:.......................................................................Northwestern State University Location:................................................................................Natchitoches, La. 71457 Population:.............................................................................................................18,751 Founded:.................................................................................................................... 1884 Joined Southland:................................................................................................... 1987 Enrollment:............................................................................................................... 9,111 Nickname:........................................................................................................... Demons Colors:................................................................................Purple, white, orange trim President:........................................................................................ Dr. Randall J. Webb Institutional Representative:.................................................................. Jerry Pierce Faculty Representative:..................................................................... Dr. Jody Biscoe Athletics Director:........................................................................................Greg Burke Senior Woman Administrator:.........................................................Jodie Heinicka Ticket Office Phone:.............................................................................. 318-357-4268

Team Information

Head Coach:................................................................................ Bradley Dale Peveto Alma Mater, Year:..........................................................................................SMU, 1986 Record at School, Years:..................................................................................first year Career Record, Years:.......................................................................................first year Southland Conference Record, Years:.......................................................first year Football Office Phone:......................................................................... 318-357-5252 Assistant Coaches................ Position..................................Alma Mater, Year Brad Laird........... Asst. HC/Co-Def. Coord./Safeties... Northwestern St., 1997 Shawn Quinn...... Co-Defensive Coord./Def. Line......Carson-Newman, 1994 Darren Drago...... Recruiting Coord./Linebackers..... Northwestern St., 1998 Terry Mills...............................Cornerbacks............Texas A&M-Commerce, 1998 Todd Cooley........Offensive Coord./Quarterbacks..........Arkansas Tech, 1998 Matt Kubik........................... Wide Recievers.........................Louisiana Tech, 2004 Jeremy Offutt...................... Offensive Line....................... Oklahoma State, 1998 Brendan Farrell... Special Teams Coordinator/Tight Ends...........Notre Dame, 2000 Lawann Latson...................Running Backs....................Louisiana College, 2008

Football Information

First Year of Football:.............................................................................................. 1907 First Year of Southland Football:........................................................................ 1987 All-Time Record, Years:.............................................................................. 493-399-22 All-Time Southland Record, Years:.......................................................76-49-2 (22) 2008 Overall Record:..................................................................................................7-5 2008 Southland Record:............................................................................................4-3 Southland Conference Championships, Last:.........................................4 (2004) NCAA Championships Appearances, Last:...............................................6 (2004) Offensive Formation: ..................................................................................... Multiple Defensive Formation: . ..........................................................................................4-3-4 Starters Returning: Total:.......................................18

Offense:................................... 7

Defense:.................................. 9 Special Teams:....................... 2

Letterwinners Returning: Total:.......................................51

Offense:.................................23

Defense:................................26 Special Teams:....................... 2

Starters Lost: Total:......................................... 7

Offense:................................... 4

Defense:.................................. 2 Special Teams:....................... 1

Letterwinners Lost: Total:.......................................14

Offense:................................... 9

Defense:.................................. 4 Special Teams:....................... 1

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Turpin Stadium Stadium Information

Stadium:................................................................................................. Turpin Stadium Year Opened:............................................................................................................. 1977 Record at Stadium, Years:............................................................................. 111-44-1 Capacity:..................................................................................................................15,971 Surface:................................................................................................................ Artificial Press Box Phone:.................................................................................... 318-357-4529

Media Relations

Director:......................................................................................................Doug Ireland E-Mail:...............................................................................................Ireland@nsula.edu Cell:............................................................................................................. 318-288-6388 Associate Director:...................................................................... Matthew Bonnette Office Phone:........................................................................................... 318-357-6467 Office Fax:................................................................................................. 318-357-4515 Web Site:..............................................................................................nsudemons.com

2009 Schedule Date Day Opponent Location Time Sept. 5 Sat. at Houston Houston, Texas 4 p.m.

Sept. 12 Sat. at Grambling Grambling, La. 6 p.m.

Sept. 19 Sat. North Dakota (SLC TV) Natchitoches, La. 6 p.m.

Sept. 26 Sat. at Baylor Waco, Texas 6 p.m.

Oct. 3 Sat. Open Oct. 10 Sat. Central Arkansas* Natchitoches, La. 7 p.m.

Oct. 17 Sat. at McNeese State* Lake Charles, La. 7 p.m.

Oct. 24 Sat. Texas State* (HC) Natchitoches, La. 7 p.m.

Oct. 31 Sat. at Sam Houston State* (SLC TV) Huntsville, Texas 6 p.m.

Nov. 7 Sat. Southeastern La.* Natchitoches, La. 2 p.m.

Nov. 14 Sat. at Nicholls* Thibodaux, La. 1 p.m.

Nov. 21 Sat. Stephen F. Austin* Nathitoches, La. 2 p.m. * indicates Southland Conference game; (HC) indicates homecoming; All times Central and subject to change.

Northwestern State Preseason Depth Chart

It is a whole new ballgame at Northwestern State, thanks to the energy infusion created by the hiring of former LSU assistant coach Bradley Dale Peveto as the Demons’ head football coach.

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

In his first head coaching assignment, Peveto has already signed a recruiting class ranked No. 1 in Football Championship Subdivision by Rivals.com and has created a buzz not only on campus, in the community and in the Northwestern support base, but regionally, extending into the fertile recruiting territory in Texas.

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

The Purple Swarm defense held five of the nation’s top 14 offenses, including four of the top six, below their season’s averages. Against four Southland teams in the top 14 (three in the top six nationally), Northwestern State limited McNeese State, Texas State and Sam Houston State (Nos. 4-6) and Stephen F. Austin (No. 14) to an average of 74 yards below their normal output.

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

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

Senior safeties Wesley Eckles (2008 first-team All-Southland, 91 tackles, 2 INT, 6 PBU) and Gary Riggs (2007 second-team All-Southland, 187 career tackles, 8 INT), senior defensive tackle Albert Smith (2007 second team All-Southland, 96 career tackles, 16 TFL), junior defensive end Ledell Love (2008 second-team all-conference, 50 tackles, 10 TFL, 3 1/2 sacks), and linebacker Blake Delcambre (2009 preseason second-team all-conference, 192 career tackles) spearhead the defense.

Offensively, Northwestern has four returning starters up front – including three-year starter Marcus Washington at center and the talented guard tandem of converted tackle Jace Prescott and Michael Booker – plus quarterback John Hundley (1,307 pass yards, 55 percent aim, 8 TD in 9 games) and preseason second-team all-league tight end Gordon Freeman (18-139, 2 TD) back.

Offense

QB TB FB WR WR TE RT RG C LG LT

7 John Hundley 15 Tyler Wolfe 6 William Griffin 32 Sterling Endsley 40 Quentin Goodie 38 Dante Austin 88 Darius Duffy 1 Jeremy Jefferson 9 D’Mario Parker 5 Jasper Edwards 86 Gordon Freeman 3 Justin Aldredge 74 Jesse Hernandez 72 Eric Pease 62 Jace Prescott 65 Jeff Bordelon 66 Marcus Washington 58 Darius Perkins 78 Michael Booker 71 Leon Glover 77 Zach Case 69 Mark Cassimere

Defense

DE DT NT DE WLB MLB RLB CB CB SS FS

8 Ledell Love 9 92 Ricky Issac 52 Scott Wattigny 97 Marshall Harris 90 Albert Smith 99 Dennis Clark 94 Josh Daniels 87 Wade Williams 11 Rogers Loche 29 Colby Arceneaux 49 Blake Delcambre 56 Derrick Rose 55 Isiah Greenhouse 45 Lamont Simmons 14 Kaseyt Brown 21 Cory Ragas 4 Kevin Perry 19 Cashas Pollard 2 Gary Riggs 24 Jeremy Lane 25 Wesley Eckles 30 Brashard Booker

K P LS H KR PR

9 Ben Landry 3 37 John Shaughnessy 42 Bradley Russo 37 John Shaughnessy 42 Bradley Russo 89 David Larsen 26 Phil LeBlanc 15 Adam Fayard 24 Jeremy Lane 19 Cashas Pollard 5 Jasper Edwards 88 Darius Duffy

Special Teams

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The Peveto File Birthdate:...................................... Dec. 28, 1962 Hometown:........................... Beaumont, Texas High School:........................ Orangefield High College:...............................................SMU, 1987 Wife:............................................................ Melissa Children:.............................Payton Marie, Jake

Bradley Dale PEveto Head Coach

SMU, 1987 First Year Overall Record: First Year Record at Northwestern State: First Year

Demons’ Coaching History Name Years Record John W. Coolidge 1907-08 1-3-1 J.H. Griffith 1909 4-1-0 Dr. C.G. Pool 1910-12 11-7-2 H. Lee Prather 1913-33 75-50-2 Harry Turpin 1934-56 100-92-11 Jack Clayton 1957-66 58-35-2 Glenn Gossett 1967-71 31-14-1 George Doherty 1972-74 15-17-0 A.L. Williams 1975-82 39-45-0 Sam Goodwin 1983-99 102-88-3 Steve Roberts 2000-01 14-9-0 Scott Stoker 2002-08 43-38-0 Bradley Dale Peveto 2009-Pres.

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Bradley Dale Peveto

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

Northwestern State won the Southland Conference championship and reached the FCS playoffs in 1997 and 1998, going 12-2 in conference and 19-7 overall in those seasons. The 1998 team, outright Southland champions, finished with a No. 3 national ranking, hosting three postseason games in Turpin Stadium before a fourth-quarter rally by eventual national champion Massachusetts halted the 11-3 Demons in a semifinal game. The 1997 Demons shared the Southland title by winning six consecutive games after a 2-3 start, capping the run with a stirring 38-21 home field triumph over rival Stephen F. Austin, denying the Lumberjacks a co-championship and a postseason berth.

Peveto has also been defensive coordinator at Middle Tennessee State and Houston, where he was also assistant head coach in 2002. He has also been part of coaching staffs at Arkansas, Southern Mississippi, Stephen F. Austin and Trinity Valley Community College.

The Orangefield, Texas, native played in four bowl games from 1982-86 at SMU, where he was a safety, special teams star and team captain while the Mustangs went 43-14.

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

As linebackers coach, Peveto’s development of players at that position was critical to the success of the Tiger defense that ranked among the top five in the nation in 2005-07.

In 2007, linebacker Ali Highsmith earned first-team All-America honors from CBSsports. com, while also being named a second-team All-American by the Associated Press. Highsmith earned first-team All-Southeastern Conference honors in 2006, while junior Darry Beckwith was a second-team All-SEC pick.

As LSU’s special teams coordinator, Peveto had both his punter and placekicker earn first-team All-SEC honors in 2007. It marked the first time in school history that LSU had the All-SEC punter and kicker on its roster in the same season. In 2005, Peveto’s impact was immediate as the Tigers fielded some of the best special teams units in the country.

LSU ranked first in the SEC and fifth in the nation in net punting (39.0 average). The Tigers were also first in the conference in kickoff coverage (45.5 net average) and second in the league and 12th nationally in punt return average (14.1). LSU’s field goal and point-aftertouchdown units were also much improved as the Tigers converted 45-of-46 PATs in 2005 and connected on 14-of-24 field goals.

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

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

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Sr., 6-1, 240 Linebacker New Iberia, La. New Iberia

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

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

Wesley Eckles

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Sr., 6-0, 186 Safety Mansfield, La. Mansfield

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

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

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

• Offensive coordinator Todd Cooley and codefensive coordinator and assistant head coach Brad Laird are close friends dating back to Cooley’s days playing quarterback for Laird’s father, Billy, at Nashville (Ark.) High School.

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

Marcus Washington

About the Demons

• The Demons will enjoy a brand-new V-Turf artificial playing surface in Turpin Stadium.

Installation was completed in July after a nearly three-month project which included removing the more than foot-tall crown in the middle of the field and redesigning the drainage system for the stadium.

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Sr., 6-3, 295 Offensive Lineman Alexandria, La. Peabody

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

Blake Delcambre, LB

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2008 Team Statistics

Scoring Points Per Game

2008 Results

NWLA 320 26.7

OPP 339 28.2

228 118 100 10

209 83 107 19

Rushing Yardage 2,072 Yards gained rushing 2,433 Yards lost rushing 361 Rushing Attempts 521 Average Per Rush 4.0 Average Per Game 172.7 TDs Rushing 21

1,745 2,015 270 385 4.5 145.4 18

First Downs Rushing Passing Penalty

Passing Yardage 2,187 2,754 Att-Comp-Int 323-177-8 372-192-10 Average Per Pass 6.8 7.4 Average Per Catch 12.4 14.3 Average Per Game 182.2 229.5 TDs Passing 12 24 Total Offense Total Plays Average Per Play Average Per Game

4,259 844 5.0 354.9

4,499 757 5.9 374.9

Fumbles-Lost

24-10

19-10

Penalties-Yards 101-836 Average Per Game 69.7

77-662 55.2

Punts-Yards 65-2,368 Average Per Punt 36.4 Net punt average 33.8

55-2,199 40.0 37.9

Time of Poss./Game

33:34

26:26

3rd-Down Conv.

3rd-Down Pct

82/188 44%

58/151 38%

4th-Down Conv.

4th-Down Pct

10/18 56%

6/21 29%

23-139

24-196

Sacks By-Yards

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7-5 Overall, 4-3 Southland Date Opponent Result Attendance Aug. 30............... Texas A&M-Commerce.....................................W, 30-14...........................9,294 Sept. 6................. at Baylor.................................................................L, 6-51............................ 36,258 Sept. 14.............. Grambling.............................................................W, 31-19...........................8,752 Sept. 20.............. Cal Poly...................................................................L, 18-52.............................8,284 Sept. 27.............. Southeastern Oklahoma..................................W, 63-12...........................7,421 Oct. 11................ Nicholls*.................................................................W, 36-28...........................7,922 Oct. 18................ at Southeastern Louisiana*.............................L, 21-26.............................7,162 Oct. 25................ Sam Houston State*..........................................W, 24-16...........................8,922 Nov. 1.................. at Texas State*......................................................W, 34-31OT........................9,100 Nov. 8.................. at Central Arkansas*..........................................L, 6-42...............................9,767 Nov. 15............... McNeese State*...................................................L, 17-24.............................9,710 Nov. 22............... at Stephen F. Austin*.........................................W, 34-24...........................7,358

2008 Individual Statistics Rushing

Lawrence, Byron Griffin, William Hundley, John Endsley, Sterling Stoker, Calvin Total Opponents

G 12 12 9 10 12 12 12

Att Gain 207 1,066 110 493 90 389 56 248 21 136 521 2,433 385 2,015

Loss 48 21 143 10 21 361 270

Hundley, John Branch, Drew Total Opponents

G Effic Att-Cmp-Int 9 118.14 205-112-3 10 114.44 115-64-5 12 118.98 323-177-8 12 129.71 372-192-10

Guice, Dudley Varnado, Adam Duffy, Darius Freeman, Gordon Griffin, William Total Opponents

G 9 12 12 12 12 12 12

No. 35 25 19 18 17 177 192

Dampier, Mack Eckles, Wesley Delcambre, Blake Riggs, Gary Love, Ledell

G 12 12 12 12 12

Solo 39 37 38 31 33

G Riggs, Gary 12 Eckles, Wesley 12 Brown, Kasey 12 Greenhouse, Isaiah 12 Lane, Jeremy 12 Total Opponents

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Passing

Receiving Yds 606 284 287 139 127 2,187 2,754

Tackles Asst 37 30 22 27 16

Interceptions Yds 68 22 57 69 2 219 103

Net 1,018 472 246 238 115 2,072 1,745

Pct 54.6 55.7 54.8 51.6

Avg 4.9 4.3 2.7 4.2 5.5 4.0 4.5

TD Long Avg/G 9 51 84.8 4 20 39.3 4 21 27.3 4 29 23.8 0 22 9.6 21 51 172.7 18 60 145.4

Yds TD Lng Avg/G 1,307 8 46 145.2 806 3 51 80.6 2,187 12 74 182.2 2,754 24 71 229.5

Avg 17.3 11.4 15.1 7.7 7.5 12.4 14.3

Tot 76 67 60 58 49

Avg 22.7 11.0 28.5 69.0 2.0 21.9 12.9

TD 5 1 2 2 0 12 24

Long 74 28 33 17 18 74 71

Avg/G 67.3 23.7 23.9 11.6 10.6 182.2 229.5

TFL (Yds) 6.5 (27) 1.0 (3) 2.5 (5) 2.0 (5) 11.0 (40)

Sacks (Yds) 3 (21) 0 (0) 0 (0) 1 (4) 4 (17)

TD 2 0 1 1 0 4 1

Long 39 18 40 69 2 69 54

Northwestern State No. Name Pos. 1 Jeremy Jefferson WR 2 Gary Riggs S 3 Justin Aldredge TE 4 Kevin Perry CB 5 Jasper Edwards WR 6 William Griffin RB 7 John Hundley QB 8 Tyler Wolfe QB 9 D’Mario Parker WR 10 Lance Lacoste S 11 Rogers Loche LB 13 Paul Harris QB 14 Kasey Brown CB 15 Adam Fayard QB = 16 Marcus Golman S 17 Kenneth Charles WR 18 Bradley Brown WR 19 Cashas Pollard S 20 Cortez Paige DB 21 Cory Ragas CB 22 Phillip Harvey WR 23 James Swanson WR 24 Jeremy Lane S 25 Wesley Eckles S 26 Phil LeBlanc CB 27 Terrance George RB 28 Ryan Smith RB 29 Colby Arceneaux LB 30 Brashard Booker S 31 Ridge Turner WR 32 Sterling Endsley RB 33 Kyle Howard TE 35 Xavier Lee S 36 Jamaal White S 37 John Shaughnessy K/P 38 Dante Austin FB 39 Ben Landry K/P 40 Quinten Goodie FB 42 Bradley Russo DS/P 43 Tyler Smith LB 45 Lamont Simmons LB 46 Brant Legendre FB 47 Sidney Riley RB 49 Blake Delcambre LB 50 William Davis DL 52 Scott Wattigny DL 53 Bryan Munch OL 54 Anthony Gilbert DE 55 Isaiah Greenhouse LB 56 Derek Rose LB 57 Rico Wilson DL 58 Darius Perkins OL 60 Cornist Broadway DE 61 Conner Mullins P 62 Jace Prescott OL 65 Jeff Bordelon OL 66 Marcus Washington OL 68 LaJarvis Williams OL 69 Mark Cassimere OL 71 Leon Glover OL 72 Eric Pease OL 74 Jesse Hernandez OL 75 Quinn Anthony DL 76 Larry Calcote OL 77 Zach Case OL 78 Michael Booker OL 79 Marcus Arnold OL 82 Trevor Eickman TE 83 Justin Wheat TE 84 Jimmy Proctor WR 85 Thomas Jackson, Jr. WR 86 Gordon Freeman TE 87 Wade Williams DL 88 Darius Duffy WR 89 David Larsen TE 90 Albert Smith DL 91 Lewis Siler DL 92 Ricky Issac DL 93 Lesley Deamer DL 94 Josh Daniels DL 95 Denzell Hawkins DL 96 Destry Hesskew DL 97 Marshall Harris DL 98 Ledell Love DL 99 Dennis Clark DL

Alphabetical Roster No. Name Pos. 3 Justin Aldredge TE 75 Quinn Anthony DL 29 Colby Arceneaux LB 79 Marcus Arnold OL 38 Dante Austin FB 30 Brashard Booker S 78 Michael Booker OL 65 Jeff Bordelon OL 60 Cornist Broadway DE 18 Bradley Brown WR 14 Kasey Brown CB 76 Larry Calcote OL 77 Zach Case OL 69 Mark Cassimere OL 17 Kenneth Charles WR 99 Dennis Clark DL 94 Josh Daniels DL 50 William Davis DL 93 Lesley Deamer DL 49 Blake Delcambre LB 88 Darius Duffy WR 25 Wesley Eckles S 5 Jasper Edwards WR 82 Trevor Eickman TE 32 Sterling Endsley RB 15 Adam Fayard QB 86 Gordon Freeman TE 27 Terrance George RB 54 Anthony Gilbert DE 71 Leon Glover OL 16 Marcus Golman S 40 Quinten Goodie FB 55 Isaiah Greenhouse LB 6 William Griffin RB 97 Marshall Harris DL 13 Paul Harris QB 22 Phillip Harvey WR 95 Denzell Hawkins DL 74 Jesse Hernandez OL 96 Destry Hesskew DL 33 Kyle Howard TE 7 John Hundley QB 92 Ricky Issac DL 85 Thomas Jackson, Jr. WR 1 Jeremy Jefferson WR 10 Lance Lacoste S 39 Ben Landry K/P 24 Jeremy Lane S 89 David Larsen TE 26 Phil LeBlanc CB 35 Xavier Lee S 46 Brant Legendre FB 11 Rogers Loche LB 98 Ledell Love DL 61 Conner Mullins P 53 Bryan Munch OL 20 Cortez Paige DB 9 D’Mario Parker WR 72 Eric Pease OL 58 Darius Perkins OL 4 Kevin Perry CB 19 Cashas Pollard S 62 Jace Prescott OL 84 Jimmy Proctor WR 21 Cory Ragas CB 2 Gary Riggs S 47 Sidney Riley RB 56 Derek Rose LB 68 Bryan Ross DL 42 Bradley Russo DS/P 37 John Shaughnessy K/P 91 Lewis Siler DL 45 Lamont Simmons LB 90 Albert Smith DL 28 Ryan Smith RB 43 Tyler Smith LB 23 James Swanson WR 31 Ridge Turner WR 66 Marcus Washington OL 52 Scott Wattigny DL 83 Justin Wheat TE 36 Jamaal White S 68 LaJarvis Williams OL 87 Wade Williams DL 57 Rico Wilson DL 8 Tyler Wolfe QB

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

Wt. Cl. Hometown/Last School 211 So. Ruston, La./Cedar Creek 275 Fr. Rusk, Texas/Rusk 192 Jr. Lockport, La./Ole Miss 285 Fr. Vine Grove, Ky./North Hardini 249 Sr. Galveston, Texas/Galveston-Ball 173 So. Terrell, Texas/Terrell 314 Jr. Paris, Texas/ Oklahoma State 265 Fr. Alexandria, La./Holy Savior Menard 225 Fr. Monroe, La./Ouachita Parish 170 Fr. Baton Rouge, La./Capitol 170 Sr. Shreveport, La./C. E. Byrd 285 Fr. Natchez, Miss./Trinity Episcopal 290 So. Morgan City, La./Central Catholic 300 Sr. Opelousas, La./Louisiana Tech 181 Sr. Jennings, La./Jennings 283 Jr. Sibley, La./Lakeside 232 Sr. Denham Springs, La./Central 234 Sr. Laurel, Miss./Colin CC 280 Fr. Amite, La./Amite 240 Sr. New Iberia, La./New Iberia 198 Sr. Lafayette, La./Louisiana-Lafayette 186 Sr. Mansfield, La./Mansfield 193 Sr. Opelousas, La./Northwest 230 Fr. Garland, Texas/Garland 201 Jr. Carrollton, Texas/Newman Smith 211 Jr. Tylertown, Miss./Tylertown 250 Sr. Longview, Texas/Longview 179 Fr. Natchez, La./Southern Arkansas 283 Fr. Lancaster, Texas/Lancaster 295 Fr. Marrero, La./O.P. Walker 180 Fr. Amite, La./Amite 255 Sr. Lafayette, La./Northside 232 Sr. Marksville, La./Marksville 208 Sr. Patterson, La./Louisiana Tech 250 So. Opelousas, La./Opelousas 190 Fr. Baton Rouge, La./Tara 155 Fr. Lancaster, Texas/Lancaster 250 Fr. Houston, Texas/Westfield 283 So. Humble, Texas/Humble 285 Fr. Canton, Texas/Canton 238 Jr. Chula Vista, Calif./Grossmont College 210 Sr. Lafayette, La./Louisiana-Lafayette 214 So. Cypress, Texas/Newton 203 Fr. Baton Rouge, La./Hargrave (Va.) Military Acad.

168 Jr. Shreveport, La./Booker T. Washington 205 Jr. New Orleans, La./Holy Cross 170 Fr. Bourg, La./South Terrebonne 171 So. Tyler, Texas/Tyler John Tyler 196 So. Longview, Texas/Longview 173 Jr. Metairie, La./Holy Cross 183 So. Monroe, La./Carroll 220 Fr. Baton Rouge, La./Parkview Baptist 235 Sr. Bastrop, La./Bastrop/Ole Miss 244 Jr. Dallas, Texas/Skyline 177 Fr. New Orleans, La./John Curtis 255 Fr. River Ridge, La./John Curtis 180 Fr. Houston, Texas/Langham Creek 183 So. Shreveport, La./Huntington 264 So. Haughton, La./Haughton 264 Sr. Brookhaven, Miss./Brookhaven 187 Jr. Houston, Texas/Langham Creek 184 So. Tatum,Texas/Tatum 343 So. Haughton, La./Haughton 185 Fr. Dallas, Texas/Maceo Smith 164 So. New Orleans, La./Helen-Cox 215 Sr. Jennings, La./Ole Miss 220 Fr. Columbia, Miss./Columbia 225 Fr. New Orleans, La./O.P. Walker 224 Fr. Mansfield, La./Mansfield 214 Jr. Bourg, La./South Terrebonne 185 Fr. Shreveport, La./C.E. Byrd 295 Jr. Miami, Fla./Sacramento City Jr. College 202 Jr. New Orleans, La./Tulane 301 Sr. Matthews, La./Central LaFourche 177 Fr. Fort Worth, Texas/Everman 203 Fr. Cedar Hill, Texas/Cedar Hill 209 Jr. Dallas, Texas/Skyline 178 Fr. Port Sulphur, La./South Plaquemines 295 Sr. Alexandria, La./Peabody 235 Sr. New Orleans, La./Holy Cross 220 Fr. Houston, Texas/Westfield 193 Fr. Garland, Texas/South Garland 300 Fr. Garland, Texas/South Garland 231 Fr. Groveton, Texas/Groveton 294 Fr. Harvey, La./West Jefferson 228 Jr. Baton Rouge, La./Louisville

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Bobby Williams

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University Information

School:........................................................................Sam Houston State University Location:.................................................................................Huntsville, Texas 77341 Population:.............................................................................................................31,408 Founded:.................................................................................................................... 1879 Joined Southland:................................................................................................... 1987 Enrollment:.............................................................................................................16,663 Nickname:...........................................................................................................Bearkats Colors:.................................................................................................... Orange & White President:.................................................................................... Dr. James F. Gaertner Faculty Representative:.................................................................Dr. R. Dean Lewis Athletic Director:................................................................................ Bobby Williams Senior Woman Administrator:..................................................... Chris Thompson Ticket Office Phone:.............................................................................. 936-294-1729

Team Information

Head Coach:.............................................................................................Todd Whitten Alma Mater, Year:................................................................ Stephen F. Austin, 1987 Record at School, Years:............................................................................. 20-22, four Career Record, Years:......................................................................................65-45, 10 Southland Conference Record, Years:.................................................. 13-13, four Football Office Phone:......................................................................... 936-294-1735 Assistant Coaches..................... Position.............................Alma Mater, Year James Ferguson...............Offensive Coordinator....... Stephen F. Austin, 1981 Scott Stoker...................... Defensive Coordinator....... Northwestern St., 1990 Duane Dirk................................ Defensive Line........................ Kansas State, 1980 Lee Hays......................................Offensive Line........Texas A&M-Kingsville, 1996 Mike Walton........................Defensive Secondary...Eastern New Mexico, 2000 Ben Beasley..................................Linebackers.......................McNeese State, 2002 Brandon Jones............................. Tight Ends................................ Texas Tech, 2008

Football Information

First Year of Football:.............................................................................................. 1912 First Year of Southland Football:........................................................................ 1987 All-Time Record, Years:.............................................................................. 435-432-34 All-Time Southland Record, Years:................................................................63-74-1 2008 Overall Record:..................................................................................................4-6 2008 Southland Record:............................................................................................2-5 Southland Conference Championships, Last:...........................................3, 2004 NCAA Championships Appearances, Last:.................................................4, 2004 Offensive Formation:...................................................................Multiple, one-back Defensive Formation:...................................................................................... Multiple Starters Returning: Total:.......................................10

Offense:................................... 7

Defense:.................................. 3 Special Teams:....................... 0

Letterwinners Returning: Total:.......................................44

Offense:.................................21

Defense:................................19 Special Teams:....................... 4

Starters Lost: Total:.......................................12

Offense:................................... 4

Defense:.................................. 8 Special Teams........................ 0

Letterwinners Lost: Total:.......................................20

Offense:................................... 8

Defense:................................11 Special Teams:....................... 1

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Bowers Stadium Stadium Information

Stadium:................................................................................................Bowers Stadium Year Opened:............................................................................................................. 1986 Record at Stadium, Years:.........................................................................81-40-1, 23 Capacity:..................................................................................................................14,000 Surface:................................................................................Artificial (ReadGrass-Pro) Press Box Phone:.................................................................................... 936-294-1838

Media Relations

Director:........................................................................................................Paul Ridings E-Mail:.................................................................................................ridings@shsu.edu Cell:.............................................................................................................. Not Available Assistant Director(s):............................................................................. Jason Barfield Office Phone:........................................................................................... 936-294-3533 Office Fax:................................................................................................. 936-294-3538 Web Site:...............................................................................................gobearkats.com

2009 Schedule Date Day Opponent Location Time Sept. 3 Thu. Western Illinois (SLC TV) Huntsville, Texas 6 p.m.

Sept. 12 Sat. North Dakota St. Huntsville, Texas 6 p.m.

Sept. 19 Sat. Open Sept. 26 Sat. at Tulsa Tulsa, Okla.

6 p.m.

Oct. 3 Sat. Saint Joseph’s (Ind.) Huntsville, Texas 2 p.m.

Oct. 10 Sat. Nicholls* (HC) Huntsville, Texas 2 p.m.

Oct. 17 Sat. at Southeastern La.* Hammond, La. 6 p.m.

Oct. 24 Sat. at Stephen F. Austin* Nacogdoches, Texas 2 p.m.

Oct. 31 Sat. Northwestern St.* (SLC TV) Huntsville, Texas 6 p.m.

Nov. 7 Sat. at McNeese State* Lake Charles, La. 7 p.m.

Nov. 14 Sat. Central Arkansas* Huntsville, Texas 2 p.m.

Nov. 21 Sat. at Texas State* San Marcos, Texas 2 p.m. * indicates Southland Conference game; (HC) indicates homecoming; All times Central and subject to change.

Sam Houston State Todd Whitten begins his fifth season at Sam Houston State with 44 lettermen returning including 12 starters (seven offensive, three defensive and two specialists).

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

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

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

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

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

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

With only three returning starters, the Sam Houston State defense will feature a host of new faces. The lone returning regulars are senior defensive end Chris Brown, linebacker Luke McCall and defensive tackle Kevin Smith.

Brown, a two-time first team All-Southland pick, has 14 quarterback sacks to his credit in two seasons since transferring from Texas.

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

Players returning who saw extensive action as backups last year include safety Randy Stewart, cornerbacks Cameron Jenkins and Jarvis Pippins, linebacker Brandon Bruce and defensive linemen Antonio Cobb and Justin Childs.

Kicker Taylor Wilkins ranks No. 4 all-time in SHSU kick scoring with 173 points on field goals and PATs. Justin Humphrey is a three-year letterman as deep snapper.

Michael Capparelli, who sat out last season, returns. He ranked No. 3 in the Southland in punting with a 41.0 average in 2007.

Preseason Depth Chart Offense

QB RB WR WR WR TE QT QG C TG TT

1 Bryan Randolph 1 TBA 22 James Aston 33 Chris Poullard 3 Chris Lucas 4 Jason Madkins 89 Melvis Pride 6 Darnell Jones 25 Darrell Armstead 7 Jake Lebens 83 T.J. Jones 86 John Clark 61 Chris Crockett 77 Kaleb Hopson 64 Travis Best 74 Hadji Woods 52 Jordan Bowersox 75 Austin Wilson 78 Hunter Schmidt 71 R.C. Fairchild 73 Travis Watson 67 Riley Smith

WE NT WT SE WLB MLB CB CB SS WS FS

8 Chris Brown 92 Coty Gatewood 69 Chris Stewart 59 J.T. Cleveland 57 Kevin Smith 93 Justin Childs 97 Antonio Cobb 90 Edward Decambre 41 Will Henry 44 Zack Paty 42 Luke McCall 47 Kash David 20 Jarvis Pippins 37 Trey Wilder 30 Cameron Jenkins 10 TyMagic Robinson 43 Brandon Bruce 28 Trevor Brazil 5 Randy Stewart 9 Victor Carmichael 27 Mike Littleton 1 D.J. Emerson

K P LS H KR PR

7 Taylor Wilkins 1 23 Lucas Ortiz 26 Michael Capparelli 23 Lucas Ortiz 48 Justin Humphrey 75 Austin Wilson 26 Michael Capparelli TBA 22 James Aston 10 TyMagic Robinson 10 TyMagic Robinson TBA

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Career Record Year School Overall 1996 Tarleton State 5-5 2000 Tarleton State 6-5 2001 Tarleton State 10-3 2002 Tarleton State 9-2 2003 Tarleton State 8-3 2004 Tarleton State 7-4 2005 Sam Houston State 3-7 2006 Sam Houston State 6-5 2007 Sam Houston State 7-4 2008 Sam Houston State 4-6 TOTALS 65-45

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Todd Whitten SLC — — — — — — 2-4 4-2 5-2 2-5 13-13 (.500)

The Whitten File Birthdate:.......................................Feb. 16, 1965 Hometown:.................................... Dallas, Texas High School:........................Kimball (TX) High College:.......................... Stephen F. Austin ’87 Wife:................................................................ Dana Children:.......Brady, Blaze, Tate and Maddie

Bearkats’ Coaching History Name S.R. Warner Gene Barry James Gee J.W. Jones H.O. Crawford T.F. Wilson Paul Pierce Tom Page Allen Boren Billy Tidwell Melvin Brown Ron Randleman Todd Whitten

Years Record 1912-13 5-3-1 1914-19 14-15-1 1920-22 6-7-4 1923-35 54-53-10 1936-37 7-12 1938-51 50-49-6 1952-67 94-52-7 1968-71 20-19-3 1972-73 7-14-0 1974-77 11-26-1 1978-81 12-29-0 1982-04 132-124-3 2005-Pres.

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Stephen F. Austin, 1987 Fifth Year Overall Record: 65-45 (10 seasons) Record at Sam Houston State: 20-22

Todd Whitten, a record-setting quarterback in the mid-1980s in the Southland Conference and the coach who set in motion the Bearkats’ current trend of offensive success, is beginning his fifth season as Sam Houston State head coach.

In both 2006 and 2007, Whitten directed the Bearkats to Southland runner-up finishes and winning records. In addition, Sam Houston produced back-to-back 1,000-yard rushers for the first time in school history (D.D. Terry and Chris Poullard), the university’s all-time passing and total offense leader (quarterback Rhett Bomar) and ranked No. 6 in total offense in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision.

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

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

Whitten served as offensive coordinator at Sam Houston State in 1999 when his offense led the Southland in total offense and passing and was second in scoring. He tutored an NCAA Division I-AA All-American quarterback, Chris Chaloupka.

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

Whitten served as an assistant coach at Texas Tech, New Mexico State and UTEP before becoming head coach at Tarleton State in 1996. He was offensive coordinator at Wyoming in 1997 before coming to Sam Houston in 1999. He rejoined the Texans as head coach in 2000.

Tarleton State became a member of the NCAA Division II Lone Star Conference in 1994 but had produced only a 21-42-1 record at that level between 1994 and 1999. Whitten quickly turned things around for the Texans.

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

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

A native of Dallas, Whitten quarterbacked Kimball High School to a district championship before signing with Stephen F. Austin. He was a three-year starter in football and baseball for Stephen F. Austin State in 1985-87.

Whitten earned All-Gulf Star Conference as quarterback for the Jacks. He ranks second in SFA career passing yards (6,304) and touchdown passes (60). He was drafted in baseball by the Philadelphia Phillies in 1983 and signed a free agent contract with the New England Patriots in 1987. He received his bachelor’s degree in education from Stephen F. Austin in 1987 and his master’s in education from Texas Tech in 1990. Whitten was inducted into the SFA Athletics Hall of Fame in 2001.

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

Sam Houston State #22 Sr., 5-8, 203 Running Back Katy, Texas Texas State

• Sam Houston State will begin its 94th season of football when the Bearkats kickoff against Western Illinois in a game to be regionally televised by the Southland Conference Television Network on Sept. 3. Sam Houston stands 51-38-4 in season openers.

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

Chris Brown

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Sr., 6-2, 220 Defensive End Texarkana, Texas Texas

• In the past 10 seasons, Sam Houston has led the Southland in passing four times and total offense four years. Three Sam Houston quarterbacks have earned Southland Player of the Year honors and five Bearkats have been finalists for the Walter Payton Award as NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision offensive player of the year.

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

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

Two-time All-Southland first team defensive end … named an All-American by the College Sporting News in 2008 after receiving honorable mention All-America recognition from the Sports Network in 2007 … last year, finished No. 3 in quarterback sacks (nine) and No. 4 in tackles for loss (11) in the Southland … started 20 games the past two seasons, totaling 115 tackles including 18 for losses … seventh all-time at Sam Houston with 14 career sacks … transferred from the University of Texas, and played in six games on Longhorns’ 2005 BCS national championship team as a true freshman before he was sidelined with a broken leg.

Hunter Schmidt

About the Bearkats

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Sr., 6-3, 304 Offensive Guard Alvin, Texas Alvin

• Senior defensive end Chris Brown enters his final season as a Bearkat ranked No. 7 in career sacks with 14. The Texarkana, Texas, native finished No. 3 in quarterback sacks with nine in 2008. The twotime first-team All-Southland selection played in six games as a freshman on the University of Texas’ 2005 BCS national championship team.

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

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

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

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

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2008 Team Statistics

Scoring Points Per Game

2008 Results

SHSU 353 35.3

OPP 331 33.1

231 72 139 20

220 89 115 16

Rushing Yardage 1,193 Yards gained rushing 1,462 Yards lost rushing 269 Rushing Attempts 299 Average Per Rush 4.0 Average Per Game 119.3 TDs Rushing 19

1,451 1,737 286 375 3.9 145.1 20

Passing Yardage 3,380 Att-Comp-Int 449-250-13 Average Per Pass 7.5 Average Per Catch 13.5 Average Per Game 338.0 TDs Passing 27

2,612 379-230-8 6.9 11.4 261.2 20

First Downs Rushing Passing Penalty

Total Offense Total Plays Average Per Play Average Per Game

4,573 748 6.1 457.3

4,063 754 5.4 406.3

15-6

24-14

71-590 59.0

79-745 74.5

Punts-Yards 44-1,805 Average Per Punt 41.0 Net punt average 37.7

41-1,599 39.0 37.1

Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Average Per Game

Time of Poss./Game

28:02

35:58

3rd-Down Conv.

3rd-Down Pct

57/151 38%

62/152 41%

4th-Down Conv.

4th-Down Pct

13/25 52%

8/21 38%

24-169

24-175

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4-6 Overall, 2-5 Southland Date Opponent Result Attendance Aug. 28............... East Central...........................................................W, 58-14........................ 12,058 Sept. 20.............. at Kansas................................................................L, 14-38.......................... 51,767 Sept. 27.............. at Gardner-Webb................................................W, 49-33...........................5,200 Oct. 11................ at Central Arkansas*..........................................L, 46-48.......................... 12,312 Oct. 18................ McNeese State*...................................................L, 17-28.......................... 12,117 Oct. 25................ at Northwestern State*.....................................L, 16-24.............................8,922 Nov. 1.................. Stephen F. Austin*..............................................W, 34-312OT................... 10,134 Nov. 8.................. at Nicholls*............................................................W, 47-37...........................4,032 Nov. 15............... Southeastern Louisiana*..................................L, 27-30OT.........................7,027 Nov. 22............... Texas State*..........................................................L, 45-48OT.........................9,045

2008 Individual Statistics Rushing

Aston, James Bomar, Rhett Hardy, Chris Robinson, TyMagic Wilkins, Torian Total Opponents

G 10 10 2 9 3 10 10

Att Gain 169 919 81 351 17 81 14 65 10 43 299 1,462 375 1,737

Loss 33 164 5 2 3 269 286

Bomar, Rhett Randolph, Bryan Welch, Jeff Total Opponents

G Effic Att-Cmp-Int 10 135.30 436-245-13 4 49.20 9-3-0 2 133.60 2-2-0 10 132.97 449-250-13 10 131.77 379-230-8

Houston, Catron Lucas, Chris Aston, James Payne, Trey Wells, Justin Total Opponents

G 10 10 10 10 7 10 10

No. 51 45 41 30 27 250 230

Skinner, Billy Bucek, Nolen Simon, Frank Brown, Chris Sparks, Jeff

G 10 10 8 10 10

Solo 46 44 28 28 21

G Brewer, Wonseleh 10 Skinner, Billy 10 McCall, Luke 10 Pippins, Jarvis 9 Gloston, Ryan 10 Total Opponents

No. 2 2 1 1 1 8 13

Passing

Receiving Yds 1,002 592 326 364 445 3,380 2,612

Tackles Asst 29 31 27 25 29

Interceptions Yds 8 25 13 26 0 93 186

Net 886 187 76 63 40 1,193 1,451

Pct 56.2 33.3 100.0 55.7 60.7

Avg 5.2 2.3 4.5 4.5 4.0 4.0 3.9

TD Long Avg/G 11 73 88.6 5 44 18.7 2 15 38.0 0 12 7.0 0 31 13.3 19 73 119.3 20 68 145.1

Yds TD Lng Avg/G 3,355 27 80 335.5 17 0 7 4.2 8 0 5 4.0 3,380 27 80 338.0 2,612 20 91 261.2

Avg 19.6 13.2 8.0 12.1 16.5 13.5 11.4

Tot 75 75 55 53 50

Avg 4.0 12.5 13.0 26.0 0.0 11.6 14.3

TD 9 3 3 3 2 27 20

Long 76 80 33 39 46 80 91

Avg/G 100.2 59.2 32.6 36.4 63.6 338.0 261.2

TFL (Yds) 2.0 (9) 5.0 (19) 5.0 (12) 11.0 (69) 0.5 (1)

Sacks (Yds) 0 (0) 1 (7) 0 (0) 9 (54) 0 (0)

TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

Long 6 25 13 26 0 26 45

Sam Houston State No. Name Pos. 1 D. J. Emerson CB 3 Chris Lucas WR 4 Jason Madkins WR 5 Randy Stewart S 6 Darnell Jones WR 7 Jake Lebens WR 8 Chris Brown DE 9 Victor Carmichael DB 10 TyMagic Robinson RB 11 Bryan Randolph QB 14 Melvis Pride WR 15 Brandon Closner WR 16 Jeff Welch QB 17 Taylor Wilkins K 18 Chuka Obianagu DB 20 Jarvis Pippins CB 21 Will Henry LB 22 James Aston RB 23 Lucas Ortiz K 24 Colby Lange S 25 Darrell Armstead WR 26 Michael Capparelli P 27 Mike Littleton S 28 Trevor Brazil S 29 Will Clay RB 30 Cameron Jenkins DB 33 Chris Poullard RB 34 Torian Wilkins RB 37 Trey Wilder DB 38 Calvin Caad DB 40 Matthew Powledge FB 42 Luke McCall LB 43 Brandon Bruce LB 44 Zack Paty LB 46 J. D. Standley TE 47 Kash David LB 48 Justin Humphrey DS 49 Shawn Weatherford FB 50 Paul Schwarz LB 52 Jordan Bowersox C 57 Kevin Smith DL 59 J. T. Cleveland DL 61 Chris Crockett OT 64 Travis Best OG 67 Riley Smith OL 69 Chris Stewart DL 71 R. C. Fairchild OL 73 Travis Watson OT 74 Hadji Woods OL 75 Austin Wilson OL 77 Kaleb Hopson OT 78 Hunter Schmidt OG 80 Kevin Matthews WR 83 T. J. Jones TE 85 John Dobbs WR 86 John Clark TE 90 Edward Decambre DE 92 Coty Gatewood DL 93 Justin Childs DL 94 Chris Spretz LB 95 Trace Choate TE 96 Marlowe Poitier DL 97 Antonio Cobb DL 99 Quentin Horn DL Miguel Antonio K Jesse Beauchamp LB Matt Boyles OL Tyler Copeland QB Cory Davis OL Eric Fieilo LB Jace Jackson WR Kenneth Jenkins DB Dontrell Lawrence CB Kevin Miller WR J. C. Peters DB Cameron Pound OL Sherard Ray RB Brandon Rock K Preston Sanders DL Robert Shaw DB Richard Sincere QB Darnell Taylor S Darius Taylor LB Jordan Turner WR Kyle Webster QB

Alphabetical Roster No. Name Pos. Miguel Antonio K 25 Darrell Armstead WR 22 James Aston RB Jesse Beauchamp LB 64 Travis Best OG 52 Jordan Bowersox C Matt Boyles OL 28 Trevor Brazil S 8 Chris Brown DE 43 Brandon Bruce LB 38 Calvin Caad DB 26 Michael Capparelli P 9 Victor Carmichael DB 93 Justin Childs DL 95 Trace Choate TE 86 John Clark TE 29 Will Clay RB 59 J. T. Cleveland DL 15 Brandon Closner WR 97 Antonio Cobb DL Tyler Copeland QB 61 Chris Crockett OT 47 Kash David LB Cory Davis OL 90 Edward Decambre DE 85 John Dobbs WR 1 D. J. Emerson CB 71 R. C. Fairchild OL Eric Fieilo LB 92 Coty Gatewood DL 21 Will Henry LB 77 Kaleb Hopson OT 99 Quentin Horn DL 48 Justin Humphrey DS Jace Jackson WR 30 Cameron Jenkins DB Kenneth Jenkins DB 6 Darnell Jones WR 83 T. J. Jones TE 24 Colby Lange S Dontrell Lawrence CB 7 Jake Lebens WR 27 Mike Littleton S 3 Chris Lucas WR 4 Jason Madkins WR 80 Kevin Matthews WR 42 Luke McCall LB Kevin Miller WR 18 Chuka Obianagu DB 23 Lucas Ortiz K 44 Zack Paty LB J. C. Peters DB 20 Jarvis Pippins CB 96 Marlowe Poitier DL 33 Chris Poullard RB Cameron Pound OL 40 Matthew Powledge FB 14 Melvis Pride WR 11 Bryan Randolph QB Sherard Ray RB 10 TyMagic Robinson RB Brandon Rock K Preston Sanders DL 78 Hunter Schmidt OG 50 Paul Schwarz LB Robert Shaw DB Richard Sincere QB 57 Kevin Smith DL 67 Riley Smith OL 94 Chris Spretz LB 46 J. D. Standley TE 69 Chris Stewart DL 5 Randy Stewart S Darnell Taylor S Darius Taylor LB Jordan Turner WR 73 Travis Watson OT 49 Shawn Weatherford FB Kyle Webster QB 16 Jeff Welch QB 37 Trey Wilder DB 17 Taylor Wilkins K 34 Torian Wilkins RB 75 Austin Wilson OL 74 Hadji Woods OL

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

Wt. Cl. Hometown/Last School 165 Fr. Lovelady, Texas/Lovelady 176 Sr. Copperas Cove, Texas/New Mexico Military 203 Sr. Katy, Texas/Texas State 215 Fr. Klein, Texas/Klein Collins 302 Sr. Houston, Texas/Cy Falls 277 Sr. Wichita, Kan./Coffeyville CC 275 Fr. Southlake, Texas/Carroll 200 Fr. Huntsville, Texas/Huntsville 220 Sr. Texarkana, Texas/Texas 202 Jr. Hughes Springs, Texas/Hughes Springs 190 So. Seguin, Texas/Seguin 162 Jr. Klein, Texas/Klein Forest 190 Jr. Waco, Texas/Kilgore JC 281 Sr. Richmond, Texas/Richmond 233 Sr. Lumberton, Texas/Lumberton 245 Sr. El Mirage, Ariz./Glendale CC 210 Fr. Snyder, Texas/Snyder 290 So. Baytown, Texas/Lee 175 Jr. Arlington, Texas/Blinn 273 Jr. Pflugerville, Texas/Pflugerville 205 Fr. Saratoga, Texas/West Hardin 283 So. Converse, Texas/Judson 224 So. Georgetown, Texas/Georgetown 295 Fr. Mustang, Okla./Mustang 245 So. Austin, Texas/Austin 206 Sr. Mineral Wells, Texas /Mineral Wells 171 Jr. Brookshire, Texas/SMU 294 Sr. The Woodlands, Texas/The Woodlands 200 Fr. Euless, Texas/Trinity 260 Jr. Kilgore, Texas/Kilgore 225 So. Waco, Texas/La Vega 255 Fr. Early, Texas/Early 265 Fr. Waco, Texas/Waco 248 Sr. Huntsville, Texas/Huntsville 200 Fr. Sulphur Springs, Texas/Sulphur Springs 158 Sr. Richardson, Texas/Richardson 170 Fr. Galveston, Texas/Ball 175 Sr. Galveston, Texas/Ball 235 Fr. Tyler, Texas/Lee 198 So. Harker Heights, Texas/Harker Heights 170 Fr. Dallas, Texas/Skyline 202 Sr. Round Rock, Texas/McNeil 190 Fr. Galveston, Texas/Ball 174 Sr. Hazel Green, Ala./Troy 223 Sr. Mart, Texas/Navarro JC 185 Fr. Galveston, Texas/Ball 227 Sr. Corpus Christi, Texas/Calallen 175 Fr. Pearland, Texas/Pearland 175 Fr. Sugar Land, Texas/Kempner 194 Sr. Leavenworth, Kan./Coffeyville 215 Fr. Edmond, Okla./Edmond 175 Fr. New Waverly, Texas/New Waverly 164 Jr. Longview, Texas/Longview 240 Fr. Liberty Hill, Texas/Liberty Hill 205 Jr. Killeen, Texas/Shoemaker 280 Fr. Moore, Okla./Westmore 223 Sr. Huntsville, Texas/Huntsville 175 Fr. Odessa, Texas/Permian 185 Jr. Simi Valley, Calif./Simi Valley JC 190 Fr. Odessa, Texas/Permian 180 Jr. Klein, Texas/Klein Forest 175 Fr. McAllen, Texas/McAllen 275 Fr. Red Oak, Texas/Red Oak 304 Sr. Alvin, Texas/Alvin 195 So. Kingwood, Texas/Kingwood 185 Fr. Converse, Texas/Judson 175 Fr. Galveston, Texas/Ball 308 Sr. Klein, Texas/Klein Forest 280 Fr. Huntsville, Texas/Huntsville 210 So. Deer Park, Texas/Deer Park 235 Fr. Madisonville, Texas/Madisonville 268 Sr. Magnolia, Texas/Magnolia 189 Jr. Magnolia, Texas/Magnolia 185 Fr. Mesquite, Texas/Mesquite 215 Fr. Mesquite, Texas/Mesquite 175 Fr. Hitchcock, Texas/Hitchcock 295 So. Norman, Okla./North 237 Sr. Paul’s Valley, Okla./Trinity Valley JC 205 Fr. Mustang, Okla./Mustang 198 So. Cypress, Texas/Cypress Falls 170 So. Marshall, Texas/Marshall 158 Sr. LaMarque, Texas/LaMarque 185 So. Katy, Texas/Arkansas 280 Sr. Palestine, Texas/East Texas Baptist 280 So. Klein, Texas/Klein Forest

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Dr. John L. Crain

Dr. Joe Morris

Dr. Joel Erdmann

Sherry Kennemer

Matt Sullivan

University Information

School:...............................................................Southeastern Louisiana University Location:.....................................................................................Hammond, La. 70402 Population:.............................................................................................................17,639 Founded:.................................................................................................................... 1925 Joined Southland:............................................................... 1997 (Football in 2005) Enrollment:.............................................................................................................15,224 Nickname:................................................................................................................. Lions Colors:......................................................................................................... Green & Gold President:..............................................................................................Dr. John L. Crain Faculty Representative:........................................................................Dr. Joe Morris Athletics Director:............................................................................ Dr. Joel Erdmann Senior Woman Administrator:................................................... Sherry Kennemer Ticket Office Phone:.............................................................................. 985-549-5466

Team Information

Head Coach:..................................................................................................Mike Lucas Alma Mater, Year:..................................................................................... Liberty, 1982 Record at School, Years:................................................................................ 8-18, two Career Record, Years:..................................................................................... 8-18, two Southland Conference Record, Years:........................................................5-9, two Football Office Phone:......................................................................... 985-549-5550 Tommy Condell.......Offensive Coordinator/QBs........... SUNY-Cortland, 1994 Matt Webb................. Defensive Coordinator/LBs....William Jewell College, 1997 Allen Rudolph.......................Offensive Line.............Southern Mississippi, 1995 Patrick Garvin....................... Defensive Line................... Belhaven College, 2000 Tyronee Williams...................... Receivers..........................................Mars Hill, 1999 Sam Petitto............................... Secondary......................Louisiana-Monroe, 1998 Tyler Paopao......................... Running Backs.................................Occidental, 2003

Football Information

First Year of Football:.............................................................................................. 1930 First Year of Southland Football:........................................................................ 2005 All-Time Record, Years:....................................................................... 301-261-17, 59 All-Time Southland Record, Years:............................................................8-18, four 2008 Overall Record:..................................................................................................5-7 2008 Southland Record:............................................................................................2-5 Southland Conference Championships, Last:.............................................. None NCAA Championships Appearances, Last:.................................................... None Offensive Formation:....................................................................................... Multiple Defensive Formation:.................................................................................................4-3 Starters Returning: Total:.......................................15

Offense:................................... 7

Defense:.................................. 6 Special Teams:....................... 2

Letterwinners Returning: Total:.......................................40

Offense:.................................17

Defense:................................21 Special Teams:....................... 2

Starters Lost: Total:.......................................10

Offense:................................... 4

Defense:.................................. 5 Special Teams:....................... 1

Letterwinners Lost: Total:.......................................16

Offense:................................... 7

Defense:.................................. 8 Special Teams:....................... 1

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Strawberry Stadium Stadium Information

Stadium:........................................................................................ Strawberry Stadium Year Opened:............................................................................................................. 1937 Record at Stadium, Years:...............................................141-85-3, 46 (since 1946) Capacity:.................................................................................................................... 7,500 Surface:...............................................................................................................SprinTurf Press Box Phone:........................................................................ 985-549-2443, 2444

Media Relations

Director:......................................................................................................Matt Sullivan E-Mail:...............................................................................................rsullivan@selu.edu Cell:............................................................................................................. 985-981-0009 Assistant Director:.........................................................................Kemmler Chapple Office Phone:........................................................................................... 985-549-2142 Office Fax:................................................................................................. 985-549-3773 Web Site:..................................................................................................LionSports.net

2009 Schedule Date Day Opponent Location Time Sept. 5 Sat. Texas A&M-Commerce Hammond, La. 6 p.m.

Sept. 10 Thu. Union College (Ky.) Hammond, La. 7 p.m.

Sept. 19 Sat. at Ole Miss Oxford, Miss TBA Sept. 26 Sat. at South Dakota Vermillion, S.D. 4:05 p.m.

Oct. 3 Sat. Open Oct. 10 Sat. at Texas State* San Marcos, Texas 2 p.m.

Oct. 17 Sat. Sam Houston State* (HC) Hammond, La. 6 p.m.

Oct. 24 Sat. at McNeese State* (SLC TV) Lake Charles, La. 6 p.m.

Oct. 31 Sat. Central Arkansas* Hammond, La. 2 p.m.

Nov. 7 Sat. at Northwestern State* Natchitoches, La. 2 p.m.

Nov. 14 Sat. Stephen F. Austin* Hammond, La. 2 p.m.

Nov. 19 Thu. Nicholls* (SLC TV) Hammond, La. 6 p.m. * indicates Southland Conference game; (HC) indicates homecoming; All times Central and subject to change.

Southeastern Louisiana Preseason Depth Chart

Armed with a solid coaching staff led by third-year mentor Mike Lucas, one of the most efficient quarterbacks in school history in fifth-year senior Brian Babin, a solid nucleus of offensive skill players and some strong defenders led by All-American defensive back Tommy Connors, Southeastern Louisiana is poised to take the next step and compete for the Southland Conference title and national prowess in 2009.

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

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

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

Southeastern enters 2009 with more depth on the offensive line since 2003. Returning letterwinners Kevin Hughes and David Ward each established themselves as key leaders up front, starting all 12 games last season. Returning letterwinners Josh Penton and Josh Bridges figure to see considerable action on the line, along with redshirt freshman Paul Roppolo and junior college transfers Michael Stallworth and Evan Niles.

The biggest change on defense will be the Lions move to the 4-3 after employing a 3-35 scheme the past two seasons. With quality depth along the defensive line, highlighted by ends Nathan Clophus and Ryan Anderson, Southeastern will look to contain the run while providing pressure on opposing quarterbacks.

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

Sure-tacklers Quinten Pierre, Ryan Godare and Mark Newbill highlight a very deep linebacking corp that runs eight players deep. Sophomores Kendrick Jackson and Avery Crooks are slated the patrol the middle for the Lions while special teams ace Tim Richardson and redshirt freshman Zach Albin will compete for playing time.

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

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

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

Offense

QB RB FB WR WR TE RT RG C LG LT

0 Brian Babin 1 12 Tyler Beatty 28 Jasper Ducksworth 33 Zeke Jones 36 Kyle Nichols 41 Darnell Jones 5 Chris Wilson 81 Kory Theodore 83 Andre Cryer 16 Tory Williams 88 Simmie Yarborough 86 Cole Wardell 74 Paul Roppolo 55 Josh Bridges 70 Michael Ducksworth 79 Evan Niles 78 Josh Penton 70 Michael Stallworth 63 David Ward 67 Geremy Wilson 77 Kevin Hughes 76 Gasten Gabriel

DE DT DT DE LB MLB LB CB CB SS FS

0 Ryan Anderson 4 56 Lindsey Leavoy 96 Devin Boutwell 91 Grant Laurent 98 Brian Rodgers 97 Will Kelly 93 Nathan Clophus 53 Tramaine Lucas 3 Quinten Pierre 34 Tim Richardson 30 Kendrick Jackson 48 Avery Crooks 54 Ryan Godare 11 Mark Newbill 4 Brian Reynolds 13 Robert Alford 6 Craig Duronslet 7 Michael Ducksworth 19 Tommy Connors 39 Paul Mundy 32 Re’Keem Wilson 2 Curtis Strong

Defense

Special Teams

K P LS H KR PR

5 Jeff Turner 9 43 Matt Little 8 Boyd Mothe 43 Matt Little 85 Paul Moneaux 99 Rogers Mueller 12 Tyler Beatty 87 Merrick Lanaux 83 Andre Cryer 28 Jasper Ducksworth 83 Andre Cryer 13 Robert Alford

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Career Record Year School Overall 2006 Southeastern La. *0-3 2007 Southeastern La. 3-8 2008 Southeastern La. 5-7 TOTALS 8-18

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Mike Lucas SLC 0-3 2-5 2-5 4-13 (.235)

* Took over as interim coach in 2006

Head Coach

Liberty, 1982 Third Year Overall Record: 8-18 Record at Southeastern La.: 8-18

The Lucas File Birthdate:.....................................March 7, 1959 Hometown:.................................. Mt. Holly, N.J. High School:......................... Pemberton High College:.....................Liberty University, 1982 Wife:.............................................................Wendy Children:.....................................Tyler and Torin

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

Lions’ Coaching History

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

Name R. Norval Garrett A.L. Swanson Lloyd Stovall Jesse Fatheree Arthur Morton E.L. McGehee Stan Galloway Pat Kenelly Roland Dale Billy Brewer Oscar Lofton Hal Mumme Dennis Roland Mike Lucas

Years 1930 1931-37 1938-40 1941 1942 1946-50 1951-64 1965-71 1972-73 1974-79 1980-85 2003-04 2005-06 2006-Present

Record 2-3-0 40-17-4 14-13-3 4-5-0 5-5-0 25-20-3 84-42-4 24-44-0 7-14-0 38-24-2 30-33-1 12-11-0 6-12-0 8-18-0

Individually, quarterback Brian Babin posted the third-best totals for passing yards (2,806), touchdowns (25) and completion percentage (62.4) while three receivers – Jay Lucas, Chris Wilson and Southland Freshman of the Year Simmie Yarborough – each caught 50 passes in a season. Defensively, safety Tommy Connors produced an All-American season, finishing second in the Southland Conference in tackles while leading the league in interceptions.

Now entering his third year as the Lions’ head coach, Mike Lucas was named the 14th head football coach in Southeastern Louisiana history on Dec. 14, 2006. Formerly the team’s defensive coordinator for two seasons, Lucas took over the head coaching role on an interim basis for the final three games of the 2006 season before embarking on his first full season as head coach in 2007.

During the rebuilding process, Lucas has made it a point to recruit from the deep talent pool in the Lions’ home state. Of the players on the 2009 roster, 63 hail from the state of Louisiana, including 45 who signed within the past three classes.

A veteran of the Southland Conference from his days as an assistant at Sam Houston State under legendary coach Ron Randleman, Lucas joined the Southeastern staff in 2005 as defensive coordinator and immediately laid the foundation for the Lions’ swarming defense. The majority of the Lions’ defensive numbers in 2005 improved across the board despite facing a much stiffer schedule, including a full-conference slate for the first time since returning football to Hammond.

During his time at Sam Houston, Lucas guided the Bearkat defense among the top 15 in national defensive statistical categories 11 times and led the Southland in defensive statistics five times. The defense set several school records in his tenure, including marks for most quarterback sacks (52, 2001) and fewest points allowed (13.2 ppg. in 1991).

Under Lucas, the Bearkat defense turned out seven defensive players who signed NFL contracts and two who were NFL draft choices. Lucas coached 41 defensive players who earned All-Southland honors a total of 65 times. Prior to joining the Sam Houston staff in 1987, Lucas previously served as defensive coordinator at Eastern New Mexico. Lucas also served as an assistant at UTEP and at his alma mater, Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va.

Mike Lucas

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He and his wife, Wendy, have two sons, Tyler (22), a former quarterback and recent graduate of Cornell University, and Torin (20), a sophomore catcher on the Southeastern baseball team.

Southeastern Louisiana #10 Sr., 6-5, 220 Quarterback St. Amant, La. St. Amant

• Quarterback Brian Babin enters his final season second in school history in pass attempts (729), completions (450), passing yards (4,803), touchdowns (37) and total offense (4,580). Babin put together a string of 182 passes to open the season without an interception after throwing 195 passes between interceptions in 2007.

Babin enters his fifth campaign with the Lions’ program after two seasons that saw him start 22 games under center … as a starter, has completed more than 61-percent of his passing attempts (448-of-727) for 4,802 yards and 37 touchdowns … in 2008, he connected on 257-of-412 passes for 2,806 yards, 25 touchdowns … his season totals for completions, attempts, completion percentage and touchdown passes are all the third-highest totals in school history … did not throw an interception in his first 182 passes of the year and finished with seven … ranked second on the school’s career list for passing yards, passing touchdowns, completions and attempts … needs 2,975 yards, 29 touchdowns, 260 completions and 402 attempts to become the school’s career leader in each category.

Tommy Connors

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Sr., 6-0, 205 Defensive Back Marrero, La. Archbishop Shaw

• The 2008 season marked the first time that three Southeastern receivers – Jay Lucas (58), Chris Wilson (51) and Simmie Yarborough (51) – caught 50-plus passes in a season. Lucas became the first player in school history to catch 50 or more passes twice.

• Chris Wilson’s 740 yards receiving in 2008 was the second-best total in school history behind former Lion Felton Huggins’ 1,313 yards in 2004.

Wilson’s 51 receptions were tied with Yarborough and Jay Lucas (in 2007) for the fourth-most in a single-season.

• Defensive back Tommy Connors enters the 2009 season fifth in school history in total tackles (251). His 183 unassisted stops are 46 shy of the school record set by All-American Willie Shepherd from 1982-85.

• Senior receiver Merrick Lanaux returns for his final season after missing the entire 2008 campaign with an injury. The Hammond native needs 53 yards receiving to become the ninth player in school history to record 1,000 yards and is 11 receptions shy of cracking the top 10 among school career leaders.

Connors earned second-team All-America honors from the Sports Network and third-team honors from the Associated Press … also was a first-team All-Southland Conference and All-Louisiana selection … ranks among team’s all-time leaders in career tackles with 251 in three seasons … led the team and ranked third in the conference with 108 tackles, including a league-high 79 solo tackles … also led the conference with four interceptions … finished the year with five tackles for loss, two sacks, two fumble recoveries, a forced fumble, four pass breakups and two blocked kicks … started all 12 games and was credited with at least six tackles in every game.

Simmie Yarborough

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So., 6-1, 195 Wide Receiver Brookhaven, Miss.

Brookhaven

The 2008 Southland Conference and Louisiana Sports Writer’s Freshman of the Year, Yarborough started six of 11 games for the Lions in his rookie season … second on the team with 51 receptions for 490 yards and six touchdowns … seventh in the Southland with 4.64 receptions per contest … his reception total was the fourth-highest single-season total in school history … his touchdown total was the sixth-highest single-season total in school history … caught eight passes for 70 yards and two touchdowns at Stephen F. Austin … had six catches for a season-high 92 yards and a score versus Texas State … grabbed season-high nine balls for 75 yards and a touchdown.

• Tommy Connors (108) and Mark Newbill (100) became the first Southeastern tandem since the program returned in 2003 to each record 100 or more tackles in a season. The last duo to record 100 tackles in a season was Leonard Parker (143) and Kenny Pittman (140) in 1985.

• Kicker Jeff Turner looks to regain his form from 2007 that saw him being named an honorable mention All-America by the Sports Network. The senior enters his final season with 188 points scored in his career and is 17 shy of surpassing Southeastern Hall of Fame running back Horace Belton as the all-time leader.

• Current Lion assistant coach Sam Petitto begins his second stint at Southeastern after serving on Hal Mumme’s staff in 2003. The Louisiana native spent the 2008 season at Alabama and was an assistant at North Carolina in 2007.

• Last year, Southeastern led all programs in the Football Championship Subdivision with 21 fumble recoveries. Linebacker Quinten Pierre recovered a school-record six fumbles – including four in the Lions’ season finale at Nicholls.

• Southeastern’s Sept. 19 contest at defending Cotton Bowl champion Ole Miss will be the Lions’ first visit to Oxford, Miss., since last season prior to the Lions’game at Mississippi State. Southeastern was forced to move its operations to Oxford after much of South Louisiana was evacuated becasue of Hurricane Gustav. The Lions practiced at Ole Miss, sharing the Rebels’ facilities during the week.

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2008 Team Statistics

2008 Results

Scoring Points Per Game

SLU 327 27.2

OPP 389 32.4

First Downs Rushing Passing Penalty

214 75 121 18

278 123 133 22

Rushing Yardage 1,001 Yards gained rushing 1,456 Yards lost rushing 455 Rushing Attempts 353 Average Per Rush 2.8 Average Per Game 83.4 TDs Rushing 9

2,083 2,400 317 485 4.3 173.6 25

Passing Yardage 3,087 Att-Comp-Int 450-276-8 Average Per Pass 6.9 Average Per Catch 11.2 Average Per Game 257.2 TDs Passing 29

2,989 424-236-9 7.0 12.7 249.1 24

Total Offense Total Plays Average Per Play Average Per Game

4,088 803 5.1 340.7

5,072 909 5.6 422.7

Fumbles-Lost

25-12

31-21

Penalties-Yards 115-910 Average Per Game 75.8

93-762 63.5

Punts-Yards 71-2,710 Average Per Punt 38.2 Net punt average 34.6

54-2,167 40.1 38.0

Time of Poss./Game

29:58

31:17

3rd-Down Conv.

3rd-Down Pct

61/175 35%

83/188 44%

4th-Down Conv.

4th-Down Pct

4/19 21%

14/23 61%

22-156

46-300

Sacks By-Yards

5-7 Overall, 2-5 Southland Date Opponent Result Attendance Aug. 30............... at Alcorn State.....................................................W, 34-28...........................7,500 Sept. 6................. at Mississippi State.............................................L, 10-34.......................... 41,938 Sept. 13.............. South Dakota.......................................................W, 31-30...........................5,346 Sept. 20.............. at Louisiana Tech.................................................L, 26-41.......................... 17,623 Sept. 27.............. North Dakota.......................................................W, 38-35...........................5,216 Oct. 4................... at Stephen F. Austin*.........................................L, 45-48.............................7,230 Oct. 18................ Northwestern State*..........................................W, 26-21...........................7,162 Oct. 25................ at Central Arkansas*..........................................L, 21-28.............................9,113 Nov. 1.................. McNeese State*...................................................L, 14-24.............................6,212 Nov. 8.................. Texas State*..........................................................L, 24-38.............................3,267 Nov. 15............... at Sam Houston State*.....................................W, 30-27OT........................7,027 Nov. 22............... at Nicholls*............................................................L, 28-35.............................7,352

2008 Individual Statistics G 12 10 12 3 8 12 12

Babin, Brian Neville, Mike Beatty, Tyler Total Opponents

G Effic Att-Cmp-Int 11 136.21 412-257-7 12 117.09 21-11-1 3 107.06 14-6-0 12 136.67 450-276-8 12 129.31 424-236-9

Att Gain 164 816 48 246 12 79 9 45 1 18 353 1,456 485 2,400

Loss 29 11 25 19 0 455 317

Passing

G Lucas, Jay 12 Wilson, Chris 12 Yarborough, Simmie 11 Cryer, Andre 12 Theodore, Kory 11 Total 12 Opponents 12

Connors, Tommy Newbill, Mark Godare, Ryan Pierre, Quinten Douglas, Trey

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Rushing

Lucas, Jay Ducksworth, Jasper Cryer, Andre Beatty, Tyler Miles, Brady Total Opponents

No. 58 51 51 41 20 276 236

G 12 11 12 12 12

Solo 73 54 38 39 38

G Connors, Tommy 12 Douglas, Trey 12 Powell, Marquis 10 Johnson, Tony 12 Total Opponents

No. 4 2 2 1 9 8

Receiving Yds 557 740 490 482 309 3,087 2,989

Tackles Asst 35 46 50 27 24

Interceptions Yds 36 16 89 16 157 98

Net 787 235 54 26 18 1,001 2,083

Pct 62.4 52.4 42.9 61.3 55.7

Avg 4.8 4.9 4.5 2.9 18.0 2.8 4.3

TD Long Avg/G 4 58 65.6 1 36 23.5 0 27 4.5 0 18 8.7 1 18 2.2 9 58 83.4 25 60 173.6

Yds TD Lng Avg/G 2,806 25 64 255.1 107 2 48 8.9 107 0 70 35.7 3,087 29 70 257.2 2,989 24 76 249.1

Avg 9.6 14.5 9.6 11.8 15.4 11.2 12.7

Tot 108 100 88 66 62

Avg 9.0 8.0 44.5 16.0 17.4 12.2

TD 4 8 6 6 1 29 24

Long 60 64 30 55 62 70 76

Avg/G 46.4 61.7 44.5 40.2 28.1 257.2 249.1

TFL (Yds) 5.5 (21) 8.5 (19) 5.5 (28) 5.0 (32) 1.5 (5)

Sacks (Yds) 2 (9) 2 (3) 3 (19) 3 (27) 0 (0)

TD 0 0 2 0 2 0

Long 26 16 51 16 51 47

Southeastern Louisiana No. Name Pos. 1 Andre Cryer WR 2 Curtis Strong DB 3 Quinten Pierre LB 4 Brian Reynolds DB 5 Chris Wilson WR 6 Craig Duronslet DB 7 Clint Coleman DB 8 Boyd Mothe P 9 David Durden LB 10 Brian Babin QB 11 Mark Newbill LB 12 Tyler Beatty QB 13 Robert Alford DB 14 B.J. Young QB 15 Josh Reed RB 16 Tory Williams WR 17 Tony McCrea DB 18 Reshad Douglas WR 19 Tommy Connors DB 20 Sam Fairley RB 21 Re’Keem Wilson DB 22 Johnny Owen RB 23 Michael Ducksworth DB 24 Paul Mundy DB 25 Keiron Jones DB 26 Gabe Loper DB 27 Jermaine Smith DB 28 Jasper Ducksworth RB 29 T’Darryl Grays DB 30 Kendrick Jackson LB 31 Zach Albin LB 32 Jarrett Johnson DB 33 Zeke Jones RB 34 Tim Richardson LB 36 Kyle Nichols FB 38 Quinton Foster DE 39 Jordan McClay LB 40 Ryan Anderson DE 41 Darnell Jones FB 42 Jordan Williams DB 43 Matt Little P/K 44 Avery Crooks LB 45 Wesley Ladner DB 46 Kentavis Alford DB 48 Stephen Pieczynski TE 47 Stephen Moreaux DB 49 Kenard Springer RB 50 Sean Gremillion LB 52 Jordan Powell DL 53 Tramaine Lucas DE 54 Ryan Godare LB 55 Josh Bridges OL 56 Lindsey Leavoy DE 57 Justin Henry OL 58 Gabe Guerrero OL 60 Morgan Scala OL 61 Cody Kennedy OL 62 Marshall Paris OL 63 David Ward OL 67 Geremy Wilson OL 68 Rogers Mueller LS 70 Michael Stallworth OL 74 Paul Roppolo OL 76 Gasten Gabriel OL 77 Kevin Hughes OL 78 Josh Penton OL 79 Evan Niles OL 80 Luis Sobalvarro TE 81 Kory Theodore WR 84 Cortney Sims WR 85 Paul Moneaux LS 86 Cole Wardell TE 87 Merrick Lanaux WR 88 Simmie Yarborough WR 89 Brad Moore DE 90 Devan Walker DE 91 Grant Laurent DL 92 Doc Ward DE 93 Nathan Clophus DE 95 Jeff Turner PK 96 Devin Boutwell DT 97 Will Kelly DL 98 Brian Rodgers DL 99 Barry Ross DT Mike Frenette K Ronald Johnson DB Justin Owens FB Mason Porter DB

Alphabetical Roster No. Name Pos. 31 Zach Albin LB 46 Kentavis Alford DB 13 Robert Alford DB 40 Ryan Anderson DE 10 Brian Babin QB 12 Tyler Beatty QB 96 Devin Boutwell DT 55 Josh Bridges OL 93 Nathan Clophus DE 7 Clint Coleman DB 19 Tommy Connors DB 44 Avery Crooks LB 1 Andre Cryer WR 18 Reshad Douglas WR 28 Jasper Ducksworth RB 23 Michael Ducksworth DB 9 David Durden LB 6 Craig Duronslet DB 20 Sam Fairley RB 38 Quinton Foster DE Mike Frenette K 76 Gasten Gabriel OL 54 Ryan Godare LB 29 T’Darryl Grays DB 50 Sean Gremillion LB 58 Gabe Guerrero OL 57 Justin Henry OL 77 Kevin Hughes OL 30 Kendrick Jackson LB 32 Jarrett Johnson DB Ronald Johnson DB 41 Darnell Jones FB 25 Keiron Jones DB 33 Zeke Jones RB 97 Will Kelly DL 61 Cody Kennedy OL 45 Wesley Ladner DB 87 Merrick Lanaux WR 91 Grant Laurent DL 43 Matt Little P/K 56 Lindsey Leavoy DE 26 Gabe Loper DB 53 Tramaine Lucas DE 39 Jordan McClay LB 17 Tony McCrea DB 8 Boyd Mothe P 85 Paul Moneaux LS 89 Brad Moore DE 47 Stephen Moreaux DB 24 Paul Mundy DB 68 Rogers Mueller LS 11 Mark Newbill LB 36 Kyle Nichols FB 79 Evan Niles OL 22 Johnny Owen RB Justin Owens FB 62 Marshall Paris OL 78 Josh Penton OL 48 Stephen Pieczynski TE 3 Quinten Pierre LB Mason Porter DB 52 Jordan Powell DL 15 Josh Reed RB 4 Brian Reynolds DB 34 Tim Richardson LB 98 Brian Rodgers DL 74 Paul Roppolo OL 99 Barry Ross DT 60 Morgan Scala OL 84 Cortney Sims WR 27 Jermaine Smith DB 80 Luis Sobalvarro TE 49 Kenard Springer RB 70 Michael Stallworth OL 2 Curtis Strong DB 81 Kory Theodore WR 95 Jeff Turner PK 90 Devan Walker DE 63 David Ward OL 92 Doc Ward DE 86 Cole Wardell TE 42 Jordan Williams DB 16 Tory Williams WR 5 Chris Wilson WR 67 Geremy Wilson OL 21 Re’Keem Wilson DB 88 Simmie Yarborough WR 14 B.J. Young QB

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

Wt. Cl. Hometown/Last School 190 Fr. Sulphur, La./Sulphur 170 Fr. Bastrop, La./Bastrop 180 So. Hammond, La./Hammond 255 Jr. Independence, La./Independence 220 Sr. St. Amant, La./St. Amant 202 Jr. Pflugerville, Texas/Baylor 285 Jr. Buras, La./South Plaquemines 275 Jr. Springfield, La./Springfield 240 Jr. Sulphur, La./Sulphur 195 Jr. Louisville, Miss./East Central CC 205 Sr. Marrero, La./Archbishop Shaw 230 So. Marrero, La./Higgins 165 Jr. Kentwood, La./Kentwood 190 Fr. Shreveport, La./Huntington 180 Sr. Mt. Olive, Miss./Jones County JC 190 Jr. Collins, Miss./East Mississippi CC 200 Fr. Port Sulphur, La./South Plaquemines 175 So. Vacherie, La./St. James 180 Fr. Moss Point, Miss./East Central 210 Fr. Donaldsonville, La./Donaldsonville 150 Fr. Marrero, La./Archbishop Shaw 270 Fr. Jackson, La./West Feliciana 205 Jr. Sulphur, La./Sulphur 185 Fr. Picayune, Miss./Picayune 210 So. New Orleans, La./Brother Martin 240 Fr. Baton Rouge, La./Catholic 290 Fr. Jackson, La./Centreville (Miss.) Academy 295 Jr. New Orleans, La./Karr 225 So. Haughton, La./Haughton 170 Fr. Terry, Miss./Terry 199 So. Addis, La./Brusly 235 Sr. Kentwood, La./Jewel Sumner 175 Fr. Kenner, La./Grace King 235 Fr. Springfield, La./Springfield 275 Fr. Metairie, La./Archbishop Rummel 275 Fr. Florence, ALa./Florence 200 Jr. D’Iberville, Miss./Mississippi Gulf Coast CC 195 Sr. Hammond, La./Hammond 295 Fr. Reserve, La./East St. John 185 Fr. Monroe, La./Ouachita 250 So. Baton Rouge, La./St. Michael’s 190 Fr. Decatur, Miss./Newton County 235 Fr. Baton Rouge, La./Glen Oaks 205 Fr. Plaquemine, La./Catholic 175 Fr. Irwinton, Ga./Wilkinson County 190 Fr. New Orleans, La./Jesuit 230 Sr. Delcambre, La./Delcambre 215 Sr. Covington, La./Mandeville 180 So. Lake Charles, La./Washington-Marion 210 Sr. New Orleans, La./Langston University 250 Fr. Long Beach, Miss./Long Beach 205 Jr. Monroe, La./Neville 248 Fr. Klein, Texas/Klein 295 Jr. Mize, Miss./Jones County JC 200 Jr. Reserve, La./East St. John 215 Fr. Independence, La./Independence 270 Fr. Lake Charles, La./Sam Houston 260 So. Splendora, Texas /Splendora 230 Jr. Atlanta, Ga./Randolph Macon 225 Sr. New Iberia, La./Itawamba CC 190 Fr. Natchitoches, La./Natchitoches Central 290 Jr. Hammond, La./Hammond 190 Fr. Hammond, La./St. Thomas Aquinas 190 Sr. Tupelo, Miss./Itawamba CC 225 Jr. Independence, La./Independence 245 So. Baton Rouge, La./Tara 262 Fr. Marrero, La./Archbishop Shaw 325 Jr. Mandeville, La./Fontainebleau 260 Fr. Baton Rouge, La./Valley Forge (Pa.) Military 205 Fr. Shreveport, La./Huntington 170 Fr. Springfield, La./Springfield 225 Jr. Metairie, La./Crescent City 215 Jr. Nettleton, Miss./Itawamba CC 335 Jr. Moss Point, Miss./Mississippi Gulf Coast CC 185 Jr. Fayetteville, Ga./Lovejoy 190 So. New Orleans, La./West Jefferson 190 Sr. Houston, Texas /Cypress Creek 252 So. Baton Rouge, La./Catholic 295 Jr. Sugar Hill, Ga. /North Gwinnett 220 Fr. Rayville, La./Rayville 225 Jr. Rockwall, Texas /Rockwall 190 Fr. Marksville, La./Marksville 187 Fr. Monroe, La./Sterlington 200 Sr. Amory, Miss./Itawamba CC 295 Fr. Galveston, Texas/Ball 175 Jr. Franklinton, La./Franklinton 195 So. Brookhaven, Miss./Brookhaven 205 Fr. Hahnville, La./Hahnville

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Dr. Baker Pattillo

Dr. Dale Perritt

Robert Hill

Loree McCary

James Dixon

University Information

School:................................................................Stephen F. Austin State University Location:......................................................................... Nacogdoches, Texas 75962 Population:.............................................................................................................29,914 Founded:.................................................................................................................... 1923 Joined Southland:............................................................................. 1987-88 Season Enrollment:.............................................................................................................11,990 Nickname:...................................................................................................Lumberjacks Colors:..................................................................................................Purple and White President:............................................................................................. Dr. Baker Pattillo Faculty Representative:......................................................................Dr. Dale Perritt Athletics Director:.........................................................................................Robert Hill Senior Woman Administrator:...........................................................Loree McCary Ticket Office Phone:.............................................................................. 936-468-JACK

Team Information

Head Coach:...................................................................................................J.C. Harper Alma Mater, Year:..................................................................................Clemson, 1989 Record at School, Years:................................................................................ 4-19, two Career Record, Years:..................................................................................... 4-19, two Southland Conference Record, Years:..................................................... 2-12, two Football Office Phone:......................................................................... 936-468-3502 Assistant Coaches...................... Position............................Alma Mater, Year Arlington Nunn.....Asst. Head Coach/Defensive Backs............Clemson, 1991 Shannon Dawson.... Offensive Coord./Quarterbacks............... Wingate, 2001 David Gibbs.................. Defensive Coord./Linebackers...Stephen F. Austin, 1989 Chris Truax.................Recruiting Coord./Offensive Line.......................LSU, 1992 Todd Schonhar........Special Teams/Outside Receivers.............Clemson, 1986 Erik Slaughter............................Defensive Ends.................... Tarleton State, 1990 Kurt Corbin..............................Defensive Tackles.................Arkansas Tech, 2001 Jared May.................................. Inside Receivers............. Hardin-Simmons, 2005 Aaron De LaTorre..................... Running Backs............. Stephen F. Austin, 2007 Brandon North........................ Asst. Secondary............ Stephen F. Austin, 2000

Football Information

First Year of Football:.............................................................................................. 1923 First Year of Southland Football:........................................................................ 1987 All-Time Record, Years:.............................................................................. 345-457-30 All-Time Southland Record, Years:................................................................65-69-3 2008 Overall Record:..................................................................................................4-8 2008 Southland Record:............................................................................................2-5 Southland Conference Championships, Last:...........................................2, 1999 NCAA Championships Appearances, Last:.................................................4, 1995 Offensive Formation:..........................................................................................Spread Defensive Formation:.................................................................................................4-3 Starters Returning: Total:.......................................21

Offense:................................... 9

Defense:.................................. 8 Special Teams:....................... 4

Letterwinners Returning: Total:.......................................39

Offense:.................................16

Defense:................................19 Special Teams:....................... 4

Starters Lost: Total:......................................... 6

Offense:................................... 2

Defense:.................................. 3 Special Teams:....................... 1

Letterwinners Lost: Total:.......................................19

Offense:................................... 8

Defense:................................10 Special Teams:....................... 1

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Homer Bryce Stadium Stadium Information

Stadium:.................................................................................... Homer Bryce Stadium Year Opened:............................................................................................................. 1973 Record at Stadium, Years:...............................................................119-92-2/36 Yrs. Capacity:..................................................................................................................14,575 Surface:...............................................................................Artificial (Momentum 51) Press Box Phone:........................................................................ 936-468-3910, 3911

Media Relations

Director:.......................................................................................................James Dixon E-Mail:.................................................................................................jdixon@sfasu.edu Cell:............................................................................................................. 936-552-1171 Assistant Director(s):............................................................. Brian Ross, Ben Rikard Office Phone:........................................................................................... 936-468-2606 Office Fax:................................................................................................. 936-468-4593 Web Site:......................................................................................................sfajacks.com

2009 Schedule Date Day Opponent Location Time Sept. 5 Sat. at SMU Dallas, Texas 7 p.m.

Sept. 12 Sat. Texas College Nacogdoches, Texas 6 p.m.

Sept. 19 Sat. at Western Illinois Macomb, Ill. 6:05 p.m.

Sept. 26 Sat. North Dakota Nacogdoches, Texas 6 p.m.

Oct. 3 Sat. Open Oct. 10 Sat. McNeese State* (SLC TV) Nacogdoches, Texas 6 p.m.

Oct. 17 Sat. at Central Arkansas* (SLC TV) Conway, Ark. 6 p.m.

Oct. 24 Sat. Sam Houston State* (HC) Nacogdoches, Texas 2 p.m.

Oct. 31 Sat. at Texas State* San Marcos, Texas 2 p.m.

Nov. 7 Sat. Nicholls* Nacogdoches, Texas 6 p.m.

Nov. 14 Sat. at Southeastern La.* Hammond, La. 2 p.m.

Nov. 21 Sat. at Northwestern State* Natchitoches, La. 2 p.m. * indicates Southland Conference game; (HC) indicates homecoming; All times Central and subject to change.

Stephen F. Austin Following the 2007 season, Stephen F. Austin coach J.C. Harper made some changes to his coaching staff. He hired Shannon Dawson to implement the spread offense around sophomore quarterback Jeremy Moses and hired former Lumberjack All-American defensive lineman David Gibbs to revitalize the defense.

Behind the direction of Dawson, Moses and company began an onslaught that rewrote the school, conference and NCAA record books. Moses finished the year tops at the Football Championship Subdivision, and second in all of Division I with 41 touchdowns and 4,026 yards passing. He also led the nation in points responsible for (21.67). During the season Moses set an NCAA single-game record for pass attempts (85) and completions (57), Southland Conference records for single-season pass attempts, completions and touchdowns, and set a school record with 352 completions. In addition to all the records that were set, SFA averaged 35 points per game in 2008, an increase of 19 points per game from 2007.

There is a lot of excitement surrounding the Lumberjacks’offense heading into the 2009 season. In only one year under Dawson, the Lumberjacks saw a record-setting offense more than double its point production from the previous season. With nine players returning from last year’s squad, including Moses, there is no reason why SFA fans cannot expect similar numbers in 2009.

Moses sets the stage for an offense that racked up more than 400 yards of total offense per game and scored 52 touchdowns last season. He has another year of experience under his belt after a season that saw him complete 59 percent of his passes for 4,026 yards and 41 touchdowns.

Despite the loss of two of the school’s all-time leading receivers, including 2009 NFL Draft pick Dominique Edison, the Lumberjacks return a talented stable of receivers. Led by 2008 Southland Newcomer of the Year Duane Brooks, the ‘Jacks have several big-play speedsters in their arsenal. Brooks set a school single-season record with 68 receptions despite missing two games with an injury. Brooks, who is also utilized as a return threat on special teams, finished the season with 68 catches for 863 yards and four touchdowns.

Moses will be joined in the backfield by seniors Vincent Pervis and Tyrone Ross. The duo combined for nearly 400 yards and two touchdowns on the ground last season, and got stronger as they became more comfortable with the offense. Both runners proved their versatility as strong receivers hauling in 31 passes, including three for touchdowns.

The offensive line returns four starters from a year ago, including two of the top linemen in the conference in Karl Glimp and Max Holmes. Glimp has started every game of his SFA career, and enters his senior season with a streak of 34 consecutive starts. Holmes transferred to SFA from LSU last season and started all 12 games.

The Lumberjack defense produced two of the more intimidating players in the country in junior defensive end Tim Knicky and sophomore linebacker Jabara Williams, both preseason All-America selections. Knicky finished the year eighth in the nation in tackles for loss and fifth in the nation in sacks. He closed out the season earning first-team allconference honors, third-team AP All-America and honorable mention Sports Network All-America honors.

Williams led the conference with a careerhigh 132 tackles, and earned first-team AllSouthland honors and became one of the top linebackers in the nation last season.

The Lumberjacks also return a wealth of experience in the secondary, with three of four starters returning, led by hard-hitting safety Cory Barlow who had a career season as a junior finishing third on the team with 89 tackles, five pass deflections and one interception.

Preseason Depth Chart Offense

QB X H Y Z F RT RG C LG LT

3 Jeremy Moses 14 Dalton Williams 1 Aaron Rhea 7 Marcus Taylor 9 Contrevious Parks 81 Zek Fancher 4 Taylor Lokey 87 Garret Williams 2 Duane Brooks 83 Brandon Scott 24 Vincent Pervis 5 Tyrone Ross 75 George Bias 74 Andrew Blackwell 76 Daniel Patricio 53 John Steel 66 Maxwell Holmes 77 Jesse Funk 71 Chris Garrison 77 Jesse Funk 73 Karl Glimp 78 Corey Dickerson

DE DL DL DE LB LB LB CB CB S S

6 Andre Hicks 9 44 Greg Carlson 97 Kenneth Charles 62 Efrain Sanchez 92 Sean Warren 61 Gordon Booker 51 Tim Knicky 98 Rainey Sternes 45 Derrick Choice 55 Caleb Gatlin 49 Jabara Williams 47 Ryan Epperson 40 Devin Ducote 52 Ryan Hamlett 22 Jerrel Barnett 21 Chad Haynes 6 Andre Banks 21 Chad Haynes 21 Chad Haynes 28 Ortavious Hypolite 41 Cory Barlow 28 Ortavious Hypolite

K P LS H KR PR

6 Drew Nelson 3 35 Thomas Henshaw 36 Drew Nelson 35 Thomas Henshaw 86 Dustin Kempf 96 Andrew Hicks 14 Dalton Williams 8 Brady Attaway 1 Aaron Rhea 2 Duane Brooks 1 Aaron Rhea 2 Duane Brooks

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Career Record Year School Overall 2007 Stephen F. Austin 0-11 2008 Stephen F. Austin 4-8 TOTALS 4-19

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J.C. Harper SLC 0-7 2-5 2-12 (.143)

The Harper File Birthdate:...................................... Dec. 13, 1965 Hometown:..................................Clemson, S.C. High School:................................... Daniel High College:...................................... Clemson, 1989 Wife:............................................................. Marcie Son:............................................................Michael

SFA’s Coaching History Name Bob Shelton Gene White J.E. Willis M.A. Baumgarten Bill Pierce Ted Jefferies Harold Fischer Bill Conkright Travis Hughes John Levra Dick Munzinger Charles Simmons Jim Hess Lynn Graves John Pearce Mike Santiago Robert McFarland J.C. Harper

Years 1923-28 1929-36 1937-40 1941 1946 1947-55 1956-58 1959-61 1962-70 1971-74 1975 1976-81 1982-88 1989-91 1992-98 1999-04 2005-06 2007-Present

Record 16-34-6 16-45-6 11-20-4 1-6-1 1-9-0 41-40-3 12-17-0 6-25-2 38-48-1 22-20-0 2-8-1 19-44-1 47-30-2 15-20-2 46-32-2 39-27-0 9-13-0 4-19-0

Head Coach

Clemson, 1989 Third Year Overall Record: 4-19 Record at Stephen F. Austin: 4-19

J.C. Harper is in his fifth season at Stephen F. Austin, and his third as the Lumberjacks’ head coach. Harper was named the school’s 18th head coach in December 2006.

In his second campaign, following an inaugural season that saw his team decimated by injuries, Harper revitalized the program with a new-look offense, along with a new offensive coordinator and a new defensive coordinator. The changes contributed to the team improving by four games in the win column, while the offense recorded several SFA, Southland Conference and NCAA records.

Several players were honored nationally under Harper in his second season. Quarterback Jeremy Moses thrust himself into the history books by setting NCAA records for pass attempts and completions in a game, Southland Conference single-season records for touchdown passes, pass attempts and completions, and SFA single-game records for total offensive plays. In addition, wide receiver Dominique Edison, wide receiver Contrevious Parks and defensive end Tim Knicky garnered All-America honors.

In all, Harper has produced seven All-Americans, two all-region selections and 23 AllSouthland Conference honorees, including five first-team selections.

In his first season on campus, Harper was given the task of guiding a youthful defensive unit through the rigors of one of the nation’s toughest schedules. During his second year on the job, Harper began to see some of the fruits of his labor. Harper turned a defense that finished near the bottom in every statistical category in 2005, into the most effective defenses in the league. The Lumberjacks led the Southland in scoring defense, rush defense and total defense during league games in 2006.

A 19-year veteran of collegiate coaching, Harper served as the defensive coordinator and defensive line coach at Western Michigan prior to joining the SFA staff. He also coached Jason Babin, a first-round draft pick of the Houston Texans, while at Western Michigan. Harper was also previously an assistant at Northwestern State, McNeese State and Missouri State.

Following a four-year playing career at Clemson, where the Tigers won three Atlantic Coast Conference championships, Harper began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at North Carolina under Mack Brown and later served two seasons as a graduate assistant for coach Lou Holtz at Notre Dame. He coached in the 1991 Orange Bowl and the 1992 Sugar Bowl with the Fighting Irish.

Harper and his wife, Marcie, are the parents of a son, Michael (4).

J.C. Harper

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Sr., 6-0, 183 Wide Receiver Irving, Texas Central Michigan

• The Lumberjacks improved by four wins during the 2008 season.

• The Lumberjacks return 35 letterwinners and 21 starters from 2008.

After transferring in from Central Michigan following his sophomore season, Brooks made an immediate impact on the SFA offense … has great speed which he utilizes as a receiver and as a return specialist … was named the conference’s Newcomer of the Year in 2008 … played in, and started 10 games and set the school’s single-season record with 68 receptions, despite missing two games to injury … also led the league averaging 6.8 catches per game … was third in the conference averaging 86.3 receiving yards per game … averaged 12.7 yards per catch and recorded four touchdown receptions on the season … returned nine kicks for 155 yards (17.2 ypr) … also returned 17 punts for 146 yards (8.6 ypr) … recorded a career-high 13 receptions for 139 yards and a score at McNeese State.

Tim Knicky

About the Lumberjacks

#51 Sr., 6-4, 235 Defensive End Cedar Park, Texas Cedar Park

• Among 21 returning starters are 2008 firstteam All-Southland Conference selections Tim Knicky (DE) and Jabara Williams (LB), as well as 2008 conference newcomer of the year Duane Brooks.

• The Lumberjacks averaged 19 points per game more in 2008 compared to the previous season.

• Quarterback Jeremy Moses returns for his junior year after setting NCAA records for pass attempts and completions in a game, Southland records for single-season touchdown passes, completions and pass attempts and SFA records for single-game total offense.

• Moses finished the 2008 regular season ranked first at the NCAA Division I FCS level with 41 touchdown passes, a mark which placed him second overall at the Division I level.

• Moses led the nation in 2008 in yards passing and points responsible for.

Knicky has played in 33 career games, earning 28 starts … finished his junior campaign among the nation’s leaders in sacks and tackles for loss … has received all-conference recognition each of the past three seasons and Academic All-Southland honors each of the past two … as a junior, was named a third-team All-American by the Associated Press … earned honorable mention All-America honors from the Sports Network and first-team all-conference honors in 2008 … finished eighth in the nation in tackles for losses and fifth in the country in sacks … finished sixth on the team with 74 tackles (40 unassisted) and added 12 sacks … also deflected four passes, forced five fumbles and recovered a fumble.

Jeremy Moses

• SFA returns the heart of its defense that led the Southland Conference in sacks a year ago.

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Jr., 6-0, 200 Quarterback Baytown, Texas Lee

Moses set numerous school, conference and NCAA records in his first full season as a starter … ranked sixth all-time in school history with 5,279 passing yards, fourth all-time with 47 touchdown passes and second all-time with 463 career completions … has played in 19 games, earning 17 starts during his career … named honorable mention all-conference in 2008 … set school’s single-season records for pass attempts (598), completions (352) and yardage (4,026) while throwing for 41 touchdowns ... passed for at least 300 yards in eight games, and 400 yards in three games … had at least one touchdown pass in every game, and threw at least four touchdown passes seven times … set an NCAA single-game record for passes attempts (85) and completions (57) at Sam Houston State.

Duane Brooks, WR

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2008 Team Statistics

2008 Results

Scoring Points Per Game

SFA 420 35.0

OPP 475 39.6

First Downs Rushing Passing Penalty

272 53 192 27

276 130 129 17

Rushing Yardage 839 Yards gained rushing 1,131 Yards lost rushing 292 Rushing Attempts 249 Average Per Rush 3.4 Average Per Game 69.9 TDs Rushing 11

2,159 2,509 350 545 4.0 179.9 34

Passing Yardage 4,149 Att-Comp-Int 630-371-23 Average Per Pass 6.6 Average Per Catch 11.2 Average Per Game 345.8 TDs Passing 41

3,087 388-252-9 8.0 12.2 257.2 24

Total Offense Total Plays Average Per Play Average Per Game

4,988 879 5.7 415.7

5,246 933 5.6 437.2

22-7

25-10

90-784 65.3

95-901 75.1

Punts-Yards 52-2,110 Average Per Punt 40.6 Net punt average 35.6

56-2,192 39.1 33.5

Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Average Per Game

Time of Poss./Game

24:18

35:41

3rd-Down Conv.

3rd-Down Pct

65/166 39%

84/190 44%

4th-Down Conv.

4th-Down Pct

9/24 38%

14/23 61%

32-209

25-167

Sacks By-Yards

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4-8 Overall, 2-5 Southland Date Opponent Result Attendance Aug. 30............... Langston................................................................W, 56-19...........................8,201 Sept. 6................. at TCU......................................................................L, 7-67............................ 27,074 Sept. 20.............. at Western Illinois...............................................L, 14-34.......................... 14,319 Sept. 27.............. South Dakota State............................................L, 48-50.............................9,623 Oct. 4................... Southeastern Louisiana*..................................W, 48-45...........................7,230 Oct. 11................ Kentucky Wesleyan............................................W, 49-0..............................8,763 Oct. 18................ at Nicholls*............................................................W, 50-39...........................5,892 Oct. 25................ Texas State*..........................................................L, 21-62.......................... 11,400 Nov. 1.................. at Sam Houston State*.....................................L, 31-342OT..................... 10,134 Nov. 8.................. at McNeese State*..............................................L, 31-42.......................... 13,025 Nov. 15............... Central Arkansas*...............................................L, 41-49.............................7,467 Nov. 22............... Northwestern State*..........................................L, 24-34.............................7,358

2008 Individual Statistics Rushing

Tarrant, Cornel Pervis, Vincent Ross, Tyrone Reid, Barlow Bias, George Total Opponents

G 12 11 11 4 11 12 12

Att Gain 94 574 43 231 45 179 5 14 0 1 249 1,131 545 2,509

Loss 34 5 7 8 0 292 350

Moses, Jeremy Williams, Dalton Total Opponents

G Effic Att-Cmp-Int 12 131.35 598-352-20 10 72.91 32-19-3 12 128.38 630-371-23 12 147.55 388-252-9

Brooks, Duane Edison, Dominique Parks, Contrevious Williams, Tyrell Rhea, Aaron Total Opponents

G 10 12 12 11 12 12 12

No. 68 67 49 42 39 371 252

Williams, Jabara Choice, Derrick Barlow, Cory Haynes, Chard Nurse, Terrance

G 12 12 12 12 11

Solo 47 44 53 42 26

G Williams, Jabara 12 Barnett, Jerrell 12 Claybon, Jeremy 9 Savoie, Joe 11 Barlow, Cory 12 Total Opponents

No. 3 2 2 1 1 9 23

Passing

Receiving Yds 863 1,016 591 461 386 4,149 3,087

Tackles Asst 85 54 36 41 49

Interceptions Yds 0 0 35 24 63 122 309

Net 540 226 172 6 1 839 2,159

Pct 58.9 59.4 58.9 64.9

Avg 5.7 5.3 3.8 1.2 0.0 3.4 4.0

TD Long Avg/G 7 60 45.0 1 27 20.5 1 12 15.6 0 14 1.5 0 0 0.1 11 60 69.9 34 66 179.9

Yds TD Lng Avg/G 4,026 41 76 335.5 123 0 16 12.3 4,149 41 76 345.8 3,087 24 74 257.2

Avg 12.7 15.2 12.1 11.0 9.9 11.2 12.2

Tot 132 98 89 83 75

Avg 0.0 0.0 17.5 24.0 63.0 13.6 13.4

TD 4 18 6 2 4 41 24

Long 55 76 59 29 42 76 74

Avg/G 86.3 84.7 49.2 41.9 32.2 345.8 257.2

TFL (Yds) 6.0 (24) 10.5 (31) 2.0 (4) 0 (0) 1.5 (6)

Sacks (Yds) 4 (22) 2 (19) 0 (0) 0 (0) 1 (4)

TD 0 0 0 1 1 2 3

Long 0 0 31 24 63 63 39

Stephen F. Austin No. Name Pos. 1 Aaron Rhea WR 2 Duane Brooks WR 3 Jeremy Moses QB 4 Taylor Lokey WR 5 Tyrone Ross RB 6 Andre Banks DB 7 Marcus Taylor WR 8 Brady Attaway QB 9 Contrevious Parks WR 11 Kris Lott WR 12 Michael Williams DB 14 Dalton Williams QB 17 Gralyn Crawford WR 18 Josh Hughey DB 19 Anthony Foster WR 20 Romonté Hampton RB 21 Chad Haynes DB 22 Jerrel Barnett DB 23 Romeo Robinson LB 24 Vincent Pervis RB 25 Chris Mass WR 26 Jeremy Barnes DB 27 Vencent Finley DB 28 Ortavious Hypolite DB 29 James Maddox DB 30 Evans Oktch RB 31 Delano King DB 32 Caleb Nelson DB 33 Josh Morris LB 34 Evan Engwall K 35 Thomas Henshaw K/P 36 Drew Nelson K/P 37 Josh Aubrey DB 38 Jordan Aubrey DB 39 Sedric Hall RB 40 Devin Ducote LB 41 Cory Barlow DB 42 Prentice Joseph LB 43 Brandon Brown LB 44 Greg Carlson LB 45 Derrick Choice LB 47 Ryan Epperson LB 48 Darren Robinson LB 49 Jabara Williams LB 51 Tim Knicky DE 52 Ryan Hamlett LB 53 John Steel OL 55 Caleb Gatlin LB 56 Jacob Fincher DE 59 Bryan West DS 60 Austin Wright OL 62 Efrain Sanchez DL 63 Fitiseula Partsch OL 64 Kenny Onwubuya OL 65 Greg Hall OL 66 Max Holmes OL 67 Jeremy Serrano OL 68 Jordan Henry OL 70 Andrew Ratliff OL 71 Chris Garrison OL 72 Larry Bradley OL 73 Karl Glimp OL 75 George Bias OL 76 Daniel Patricio OL 77 Jesse Funk OL 78 Corey Dickerson OL 80 Cordell Roberson WR 81 Zek Fancher WR 82 Roderick Warren WR 83 Brandon Scott WR 84 Ryan Gambel WR 86 Dustin Kempf DS 87 Garret Williams WR 89 Shawn Hawkins DL 90 Gordon Booker DL 91 Weekendfer Saurit DL 92 Sean Warren DT 93 Michael Leaks DE 94 Cyril Ojongthimbia DE 95 Broderick Gaffney DL 96 Andre Hicks DE 97 Kenneth Charles DL 98 Rainey Sternes DL 99 Garry Williams DT

Alphabetical Roster No. Name Pos. 8 Brady Attaway QB 38 Jordan Aubrey DB 37 Josh Aubrey DB 6 Andre Banks DB 41 Cory Barlow DB 26 Jeremy Barnes DB 22 Jerrel Barnett DB 75 George Bias OL 90 Gordon Booker DL 72 Larry Bradley OL 2 Duane Brooks WR 43 Brandon Brown LB 44 Greg Carlson LB 97 Kenneth Charles DL 45 Derrick Choice LB 17 Gralyn Crawford WR 78 Corey Dickerson OL 40 Devin Ducote LB 34 Evan Engwall K 47 Ryan Epperson LB 81 Zek Fancher WR 56 Jacob Fincher DE 27 Vencent Finley DB 19 Anthony Foster WR 77 Jesse Funk OL 95 Broderick Gaffney DL 84 Ryan Gambel WR 71 Chris Garrison OL 55 Caleb Gatlin LB 73 Karl Glimp OL 65 Greg Hall OL 39 Sedric Hall RB 52 Ryan Hamlett LB 20 Romonté Hampton RB 52 Ryan Hamlett LB 89 Shawn Hawkins DL 21 Chad Haynes DB 68 Jordan Henry OL 96 Andre Hicks DE 66 Max Holmes OL 18 Josh Hughey DB 28 Ortavious Hypolite DB 42 Prentice Joseph LB 86 Dustin Kempf DS 31 Delano King DB 51 Tim Knicky DE 93 Michael Leaks DE 4 Taylor Lokey WR 11 Kris Lott WR 29 James Maddox DB 25 Chris Mass WR 33 Josh Morris LB 3 Jeremy Moses QB 32 Caleb Nelson DB 36 Drew Nelson K/P 94 Cyril Ojongthimbia DE 30 Evans Oktch RB 64 Kenny Onwubuya OL 9 Contrevious Parks WR 63 Fitiseula Partsch OL 76 Daniel Patricio OL 24 Vincent Pervis RB 70 Andrew Ratliff OL 1 Aaron Rhea WR 80 Cordell Roberson WR 48 Darren Robinson LB 23 Romeo Robinson LB 5 Tyrone Ross RB 62 Efrain Sanchez DL 91 Weekendfer Saurit DL 83 Brandon Scott WR 67 Jeremy Serrano OL 53 John Steel OL 98 Rainey Sternes DL 7 Marcus Taylor WR 92 Sean Warren DT 82 Roderick Warren WR 59 Bryan West DS 14 Dalton Williams QB 87 Garret Williams WR 99 Garry Williams DT 49 Jabara Williams LB 12 Michael Williams DB 60 Austin Wright OL

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

Wt. Cl. Hometown/Last School 214 Fr. Whitehouse, Texas/Whitehouse 190 Fr. Tyler, Texas/Lee 190 Fr. Tyler, Texas/Lee 212 Jr. Austin, Texas/Navarro JC 190 Sr. Friendswood, Texas/Clearbrook 186 So. San Augustine, Texas/San Augustine 185 Jr. Mesquite, Texas/John Horn 295 So. Houston, Texas/Dobie 290 So. Longview, Texas/Longview 305 Fr. Miami, Fla./Palmetto 183 Sr. Irving, Texas/Central Michigan 210 So. Texarkana, Texas/Texas 250 Jr. Spring, Texas/Baylor 273 Jr. Missouri City, Texas/Hightower 207 So. Tyler, Texas/John Tyler 180 Fr. Palestine, Texas/Westwood 306 Fr. Livingston, Texas/Livingston 200 So. Baton Rouge, La./Parkview Baptist 170 Fr. Derby, Kan./Derby 220 Fr. Chandler, Texas/Brownsboro 188 Sr. Lufkin, Texas/Lufkin 245 Jr. Waxahachie, Texas/Trinity Valley CC 205 Fr. Waco, Texas/University 185 Fr. Schertz, Texas/Cibolo Steele 276 Jr. Carrollton, Texas/Newman Smith 235 Jr. Clarksville, Texas/Clarksville 195 Fr. Hammond, La./St. Thomas Aquinas 303 Sr. Sahuarita, Ariz./Mesa CC 200 Fr. Beaumont, Texas/Westbrook 290 Sr. Hutto, Texas/Hutto 290 Fr. Denton, Texas/Guyer 180 Fr. Hewitt, Texas/Midway 195 Fr. Dallas, Texas/Skyline 185 Fr. Tyler, Texas/John Tyler 195 Fr. Dallas, Texas/Skyline 228 Fr. Longview/Spring Hill 192 Jr. Lewisville, Texas/Lewisville 310 Fr. Longview, Texas/Spring Hill 245 Sr. Missouri City, Texas/Hightower 290 Sr. Baton Rouge, La./LSU 170 Fr. Kirbyville, Texas/Kirbyville 215 Fr. Orange, Texas/West Orange Stark 240 Jr. Houston, Texas/Blinn JC 236 Jr. La Porte, Texas/La Porte 190 Jr. Glendora, Calif./Citrus JC 235 Sr. Cedar Park, Texas/Cedar Park 250 Fr. Winnsboro, Texas/Winnsboro 176 So. Denton, Texas/Ryan 190 Fr. Plano, Texas/Plano 180 Jr. Newton, Texas/Newton 200 Fr. Tyler, Texas/Chapel Hill 185 So. Houston, Texas/North Shore 200 Jr. Baytown, Texas/Lee 182 Fr. Apopka, Fla./Apopka 191 So. Livingston, Texas/Livingston 240 Sr. Houston, Texas/Alief Hastings 200 Fr. Coppell, Texas/Coppell 290 Fr. Houston, Texas/Cypress Creek 190 Sr. Killeen, Texas/Shoemaker 300 Fr. Baytown, Texas/Sterling 312 Sr. Van Nuys, Calif./College of the Canyons 192 Sr. Texas City, Texas/Texas City 320 Fr. Llano, Texas/Llano 202 Sr. Houston/Klein Forest 185 Fr. Jefferson, Texas/Jefferson 222 Fr. Dallas, Texas/Carter 210 So. Long Beach, Calif./L.A. Harbor JC 187 Sr. Tyler, Texas/Navarro 245 Sr. Fort Worth, Texas/North Side 280 So. Pasadena, Texas/South Houston 191 So. Texas City, Texas/Galveston Ball 275 Fr. Buda, Texas/Hays 271 Fr. Boyd, Texas/Boyd 235 Jr. DeSoto, Texas/DeSoto 176 Jr. Galveston, Texas/Ball 285 Jr. Texas City, Texas/Blinn JC 200 So. Tyler, Texas/John Tyler 200 Fr. Austin, Texas/Lockhart 213 So. Coppell, Texas/Coppell 192 So. Houston, Texas/Cy Falls 265 Fr. Texarkana, Texas/Texas 225 Jr. Garrison, Texas/Garrison 175 Fr. Beaumont, Texas/Westbrook 285 Fr. Henderson, Texas/Henderson

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Dr. Larry Teis

Tracy Shoemake

Rick Poulter

University Information

School:........................................................................................Texas State University Location:.............................................................................. San Marcos, Texas 78666 Population:.............................................................................................................51,000 Founded:.................................................................................................................... 1899 Joined Southland:................................................................................................... 1987 Enrollment:.............................................................................................................29,125 Nickname:............................................................................................................ Bobcats Colors:......................................................................................................Maroon & Gold President:......................................................................................Dr. Denise M. Trauth Faculty Representative:...................................................................Dr. Paul Gowens Athletics Director:.....................................................................................Dr. Larry Teis Senior Woman Administrator:..................................................... Tracy Shoemake Ticket Office Phone:.............................................................................. 512-245-2272

Team Information

Head Coach:................................................................................................ Brad Wright Alma Mater, Year:.............................................................................Texas State, 1981 Record at School, Years:..............................................................................12-12, two Career Record, Years:...................................................................................12-12, two Southland Conference Record, Years:........................................................8-6, two Football Office Phone:......................................................................... 512-245-2587 Assistant Coaches................. Position.................................Alma Mater, Year Travis Bush.... Associate HC/Co-Offensive Coord./QBs........Texas State, 2000 Ben Norton.........Asst. HC/Co-Offensive Coord./OL....Stephen F. Austin, 1993 Mike Barela............ Tight Ends/Dir. FB Operations................North Texas, 1997 Kevin Brown.........................Wide Receivers............................................. TCU, 2002 Charlie Reeve....................... Running Backs................................Texas State, 2003 Fred Bleil..................... Defensive Coord./Safeties......... Westmar College, 1971 Terrol Dillon.......Special Teams Coord./Linebackers....................... Texas, 2000 Mike Bugar............................ Defensive Line............................. Florida State, 1969 Steve Irvin............................... Cornerbacks............................................. UNLV, 1999

Jim Wacker Field at Bobcat Stadium Stadium Information

Stadium:.........................................................Jim Wacker Field at Bobcat Stadium Year Opened:............................................................................................................. 1981 Record at Stadium, Years:.............................................................................96-68, 27 Capacity:..................................................................................................................16,000 Surface:.............................................................................................................. AstroPlay Press Box Phone:.................................................................................... 512-245-7765

Media Relations

Director:........................................................................................................ Rick Poulter E-Mail:..........................................................................................rpoulter@txstate.edu Cell:............................................................................................................. 512-738-0697 Assistant Director(s):............................... Amber Arterberry, Denise Thompson Office Phone:........................................................................................... 512-245-2966 Office Fax:................................................................................................. 512-245-2967 Web Site:........................................................................................txstatebobcats.com

Football Information

First Year of Football:.............................................................................................. 1904 First Year of Southland Football:........................................................................ 1987 All-Time Record, Years:.............................................................................. 473-392-26 All-Time Southland Record, Years:................................................................52-86-2 2008 Overall Record:..................................................................................................8-5 2008 Southland Record, Place:...............................................................................5-2 Southland Conference Championships, Last:...........................................2, 2008 NCAA Championships Appearances, Last:.................................................2, 2008 Offensive Formation:................................................................................Multiple Pro Defensive Formation:.................................................................................................4-3 Starters Returning: Total:.......................................15

Offense:................................... 8

Defense:.................................. 6 Special Teams:....................... 1

Letterwinners Returning: Total:.......................................43

Offense:.................................23

Defense:................................18 Special Teams:....................... 2

Starters Lost: Total:.......................................11

Offense:................................... 4

Defense:.................................. 6 Special Teams:....................... 1

Letterwinners Lost: Total:.......................................20

Offense:................................... 8

Defense:................................11 Special Teams:....................... 1

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2009 Schedule Date Day Opponent Location Time Sept. 5 Sat. Angelo State San Marcos, Texas 6 p.m.

Sept. 12 Sat. Open Sept. 19 Sat. at TCU Fort Worth, Texas 6 p.m.

Sept. 26 Sat. Texas Southern (SLC TV) San Marcos, Texas 6 p.m.

Oct. 3 Sat. at Southern Utah Cedar City, Utah 2 p.m.

Oct. 10 Sat. Southeastern La.* San Marcos, Texas 2 p.m.

Oct. 17 Sat. at Nicholls* Thibodaux, La. 1 p.m.

Oct. 24 Sat. at Northwestern State* Natchitoches, La. 7 p.m.

Oct. 31 Sat. Stephen F. Austin* (HC) San Marcos, Texas 2 p.m.

Nov. 7 Sat. at Central Arkansas* (SLC TV) Conway, Ark. 6 p.m.

Nov. 14 Sat. McNeese State* (SLC TV) San Marcos, Texas 6 p.m.

Nov. 21 Sat. Sam Houston State* San Marcos, Texas 2 p.m. * indicates Southland Conference game; (HC) indicates homecoming; All times Central and subject to change.

Texas State Preseason Depth Chart

Last season, Texas State won its first outright NCAA Division I conference championship with an 8-5 overall record and 5-2 mark in the Southland Conference. Texas State also appeared in the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs for the second time in four years, and set a school record by winning five road games. The Bobcats also won their first non-conference road game since the 2001 season. Texas State ended the season ranked 22nd in the final Sports Network poll and 23rd in the final FCS Coaches poll.

Brad Wright enters his third season as head coach at his alma mater with a squad that returns 43 lettermen and 14 starters. Eight of the returning starters are on offense and are headlined by senior record-setting quarterback Bradley George and junior All-Southland running back Karrington Bush.

George returns as a three-year starter for the Bobcats. Last year, he was ranked sixth nationally in passing efficiency rating after completing 181-of-301 passes for 2,660 yards and 26 touchdowns. He enters his senior year having thrown for 6,757 yards and 55 touchdowns in his career, which ranks second in both categories at Texas State.

Bush ran for 1,065 yards and 11 touchdowns on just 136 carries last year. His 7.8 yards per carry ranked second nationally and he joins Chris Evans of Samford as the only two FCS sophomore runners nationally to rush for more than 1,000 yards in each of the last two years. Bush also ranked sixth nationally and led the Southland in all-purpose yards with an average of 179.23 yards per game. Bush also caught 22 passes for 210 yards and two touchdowns and returned 42 kickoffs for 1,055 yards and one score.

Sophomores Mishak Rivas and Daren Dillard, who combined for 65 receptions for 1,058 yards and eight touchdowns, will be called upon to fill the void left by first-team allconference selection Cameron Luke. A pair of three-year lettermen and two-year starters, Alex Luna and Calvin Gore, joins All-Southland guard D.J. Hall on the offensive line, which ranked 19th nationally in fewest quarterback sacks allowed.

While the Bobcats have to replace three starters on their defensive line, they do have some veteran players returning to play those positions. The lone returning starter is senior end Travis Houston, who led the team in sacks (seven) and ranked third among conference leaders with 15 tackles for losses. Sophomore Adley Eshraghipour, senior Garrett Hood and junior Leon Woodley emerged as the three other starters in the spring and will be called on to step into a more prominent role.

The most solid position on Texas State’s team this season could be at linebacker where starters Marcus Clark and Joe Bell return at rover and middle linebacker, respectively. Clark recorded 85 tackles last season and ranked second among team leaders after leading the Bobcats in tackles two years ago with 71 stops. Bell also had 69 tackles and intercepted two passes while starting 12 games at middle linebacker.

The Bobcats also should be improved in the secondary with the return of part-time starting cornerbacks Drenard Williams and Will Thompson, along with the emergence of Kenneth Hampton at free safety. Last season Williams started eight games for the Bobcats and broke up nine passes, while Thompson started seven games and played in 11 contests.

He had 30 tackles, including five stops for losses last season. Hampton moved over to free safety early last season and continues to get better at the position. He finished last year with 42 tackles and intercepted three passes to rank second among team leaders.

Offense

QB TB X H Y Z RT RG C LG LT

9 Bradley George 11 Tim Hawkins 23 Karrington Bush 22 Alvin Canady 17 Da’Marcus Griggs 13 Darren Dillard 12 Mishak Rivas 3 E.J. LeBlanc 94 Andrew Brooks 91 Kyle Anderson 80 Darius Bolden 19 Joe Chaisson 70 Calvin Gore 56 Paul Sienkiewich 61 D.J. Hall 69 Daniel Bernard 58 Steven Kenney 64 Taylor Haese 68 Winston Ruelas 77 Michael Schneeweis 71 Alex Luna 73 Jontahan Vernon

BAN DT NG DE ROV MLB WLB CB CB SS FS

8 Travis Houston 42 Sam Pier 60 Adley Eshraghipour 92 Jamil Kazen 93 Garrett Hood 72 Ralston Dews 98 Leon Woosley 99 Ron Jackson 52 Marcus Clark 31 Joplo Bartu 44 Joe Bell 50 Patrick Strodtman 36 Brian Iwuji 41 Charles Holmes 1 Drenard Williams 14 Derek Lopez 7 Will Thompson 2 Darryl Morris 33 T.P. Miller 30 Jason McLean 25 Kenneth Hampton 21 Mario Wiggins

Defense

Special Teams

K P LS H KR PR

6 Ryan Batchelor 9 28 Justin Garelick 48 Ben Follis 96 Ryan Batchelor 42 Sam Pier 5 Alvaro Garcia 48 Ben Follis 5 Alvaro Garcia 23 Karrington Bush 22 Alvin Canady 7 Will Thompson 1 Drenard Williams

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Career Record Year School 2007 Texas State 2008 Texas State TOTALS

Overall 4-7 8-5 12-12 (.500)

Brad Wright SLC 3-4 5-2 8-6 (.571)

The Wright File Birthdate:....................................... July 10, 1959 Hometown:.................................Pearsall, Texas High School:.................................Pearsall High College:..................................Texas State, 1981 Wife:...................................................................Kim Daughter:................................. Paige Elizabeth

Bobcats’ Coaching History Name Years Record O.W. Strahan 1919-34 70-53-9 Joe Cheaney 1935-41 23-42-5 George Vest 1946-50 28-16-3 Milton Jowers 1951-53, 61-64 48-18-2 R.W. Parker 1954-59 31-24-3 Jack Henry 1960 2-8-0 Bill Miller 1964-78 94-53-3 Jim Wacker 1979-82 42-8-0 John O’ Hara 1983-89 36-41-0 Dennis Franchione 1990-91 13-9-0 Jim Bob Helduser 1992-96 20-34-1 Bob DeBesse 1997-02 27-39-0 Manny Matsakis 2003 4-8-0 David Bailiff 2004-06 21-15-0 Brad Wright 2007-Present 12-12-0

Head Coach

Texas State, 1981 Third Year Overall Record: 12-12 Record at Texas State: 12-12

Wright launched his collegiate head coaching career at his alma mater in the spring of 2007. In his first season, the Bobcats featured an high-powered offensive attack that ranked 18th nationally in total offense and produced a 2,000-yard passer, 1,000-yard rusher and a 1,000-yard receiver in the same season for the first time in school history.

After the season ended, Wright put his troops through a rigorous conditioning program and spring practice to help develop some more consistent and physical play. Those efforts paid off last fall when the Bobcats posted an 8-5 overall record and won their first outright Southland Conference championship in 2008. The season also featured the school’s first non-conference road win since 2001 and the Bobcats clinched the league title with their first overtime win since 2005 with a 48-45 victory at Sam Houston State in the final regular season game. The victory at Sam Houston State also set a school record for most road wins as a NCAA Division I school with five.

In his first season as head coach, senior punter Chris MacDonald earned first-team AllAmerican honors, while Luke earned first-team All-Southland Conference honors after catching 60 passes for 1,035 yards. Bush was named the Southland freshman of the year and a second-team all-conference selection as a running back. Nick Clark was named Texas State’s first-ever Draddy Award Finalist, National Football Foundation National Scholar-Athlete and a CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine Academic All-American Second-Team selection.

Wright returned to Texas State, his alma mater, as an assistant head coach, running backs coach and special teams coordinator in 2004. During that span, the Pearsall, Texas native played a significant role in the resurgence of Texas State’s football program. Texas State has posted a 21-15 record, won a share of the conference title and advanced to the semifinals of the NCAA Division I football playoffs in 2005 under Wright’s leadership in addition to the 2008 outright conference title. The Bobcats had suffered through 15 losing seasons in 19 years of competition in the FCS. Wright began his coaching career as a student assistant coach for Wacker’s 1981 NCAA Division II national championship team. After working two seasons at Louisiana-Lafayette, Wright enjoyed a highly successful tenure as a high school coach in Texas. Prior to joining the Texas State staff, Wright spent the previous four seasons as the director of athletics and head football coach at New Braunfels’ Canyon High School where he helped turn around a struggling football program. He was also the head coach at East Bernard and Karnes City.

Wright’s association with winning at Texas State dates back to the late 1970s when he originally walked on to the Bobcat football program as a wide receiver before starting one season at running back and then moved over to the defensive side of the ball under Bobcat coaches Bill Miller and Jim Wacker. He was a two-year starter at free safety for Texas State and was a defensive leader on the 1980 Lone Star Conference championship team.

Brad Wright

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Wright earned his bachelor’s degree in physical education from Texas State in 1981. He is married to the former Kim Pesek, a 1996 Texas State alum, and they have a daughter, Paige.

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Jr., 5-11, 185 Running Back Whitewright, Texas Whitewright

About the Bobcats • Texas State enters the 2009 season picked to win its second straight Southland Conference championship after the Bobcats won their first outright conference title since 1982. Texas State also was the 2005 Southland co-champion.

• Texas State also looks to become the first Bobcat football team to record back-to-back winning seasons since 1991 after recording a 6-5 record in 1990 and a 7-4 mark in 1991. The Bobcats were 5-5-1 in 1992.

One of two Texas State running backs to rush for more than 1,000 yards in back-to-back seasons, Bush has rushed 273 times for 2,104 yards and 14 touchdowns in two seasons, including 11 as a sophomore in 2008 … has 38 career receptions for 326 yards with two touchdowns … in 24 career games as a returner, he has 63 returns for 1,521 yards and averages 24.1 return yards per game … an honorable mention All-American selection at running back by the Sports Network in 2008 when he was named first-team All-Southland Conference at running back and second team all-conference as a return specialist … rushed for 1,065 yards and 11 touchdowns on 136 carries as a sophomore … returned 42 kickoffs for 1,055 yards and one TD … named the Southland’s freshman of the year in 2007.

Bradley George

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Sr., 6-6, 220 Quarterback New Braunfels, Texas Canyon

• The Bobcats return 43 lettermen and 13 starters from last season’s team that won Texas State’s first outright Southland Conference Championship and finished the season No. 22 in The Sports Network and No. 23 in the AFCA FCS polls.

• In his first two years as a collegian, Karrington Bush joined Claude Jacobs as the only two Texas State running backs to rush over 1,000 yards in back-to-back seasons when he gained 1,065 yards on 136 carries. He ranked second nationally with an average of 7.8 yards per carry, and that is the second-highest rushing average in school history.

A three-year starter at quarterback, George earned honorable mention All-Southland Conference and All-Academic Team honors after becoming the first quarterback to throw for more than 2,000 yards in consecutive seasons … in 33 career games, George has completed 495-of-868 passes for 6,435 yards with 53 touchdowns … ranked in the top-six nationally in passing efficiency with a rating of 158.88 … completed 181-of-301 passes for 2,660 yards and a school-record 26 touchdowns as a junior … his 2,660 yards passing and 2,679 yards of total offense rank third in school history in a single season … threw for 2,099 yards and 16 touchdowns as a junior … named second-team all-conference as a redshirt freshman in 2006.

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• Brad Wright enters his third season as head coach after leading Texas State to eight wins in 2008.

It marks just the second time since the Bobcats entered the NCAA Division I ranks in 1987 that they have won eight games in a season. The other time was in 2005 when Wright was the assistant and helped lead Texas State to an 11-3 record and the NCAA Division I FCS semifinals.

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Sr., 6-2, 223 Defensive Lineman Converse, Texas Judson

Houston was one of 43 student-athletes named to the FCS Athletics Directors Association Academic All-Star Team as a junior … in 33 career games, Houston has 135 tackles, including 62 solo, to go along with 11 career sacks, one interception, three forced fumbles and four recoveries … started all 13 games at defensive end in 2008 … ranked fourth in conference and led the team with seven sacks and was third in the conference in tackles for loss with 15 … three fumble recoveries also led the team … finished 2008 with 59 total tackles, including 29 solo … had second-career game with two sacks at Stephen F. Austin in 2008 … named to the Capital One/Southland Conference Football All-Academic Team for the second consecutive season.

• Karrington Bush also became the first Texas State player to gain over 1,000 yards in kickoff returns when he returned 42 kicks for 1,055 yards and one touchdown in 2008. Not only did Bush join Claude Jacobs as the only two Texas State running backs to rush over 1,000 yards in two straight seasons, he broke the school’s kickoff return record that was held by Jacobs when he returned 42 kickoffs for 1,055 yards in 2008.

• Three-year starting quarterback Bradley George ranks third among Texas State career leaders with 6,435 yards passing and enters the 2009 season needing to throw for 772 yards to become Texas State’s all-time career leader.

• George ranked seventh among FCS quarterbacks in passing efficiency after completing 181 of his 301 passes for 2,660 yards and 26 touchdowns in 2008. It marks the second straight season he has thrown for over 2,000 yards, making him the only Texas State quarterback to accomplish the feat.

• Texas State returns four starters from its offensive line that paved the way for one of the nation’s top 25 rushing offenses and ranked 19th nationally in fewest sacks allowed. Preseason All-Southland Conference First-Team guard D.J. Hall earned All-SLC Second-Team honors in his first season as a starter last year, while senior tackles Calvin Gore and Alex Luna earned preseason All-SLC Second-Team honors after starting every game the last two seasons. The other returning starter is junior Winston Ruelas, who made six starts at left guard.

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2008 Team Statistics

Scoring Points Per Game

2008 Results

TXST 473 36.4

OPP 407 31.3

304 129 154 21

313 131 154 28

Rushing Yardage 2,393 Yards gained rushing 2,641 Yards lost rushing 248 Rushing Attempts 460 Average Per Rush 5.2 Average Per Game 184.1 TDs Rushing 26

2,271 2,557 286 489 4.6 174.7 22

First Downs Rushing Passing Penalty

Passing Yardage 3,499 3,489 Att-Comp-Int 432-254-12 477-277-15 Average Per Pass 8.1 7.3 Average Per Catch 13.8 12.6 Average Per Game 269.2 268.4 TDs Passing 34 32 Total Offense Total Plays Average Per Play Average Per Game

5,892 892 6.6 453.2

5,760 966 6.0 443.1

Fumbles-Lost

22-13

26-9

Penalties-Yards Average Per Game

85-767 59.0

83-685 52.7

Punts-Yards 46-1,765 Average Per Punt 38.4 Net punt average 36.5

43-1,671 38.9 38.0

Time of Poss./Game

31:54

29:43

3rd-Down Conv.

3rd-Down Pct

79/171 46%

77/187 41%

4th-Down Conv.

4th-Down Pct

14/24 58%

19/33 58%

23-158

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8-5 Overall, 5-2 Southland Date Opponent Result Attendance Aug. 30............... Angelo State.........................................................W, 21-14........................ 13,952 Sept. 6................. at SMU....................................................................L, 36-47.......................... 22,218 Sept. 20.............. at Northern Colorado........................................W, 38-35...........................7,246 Sept. 27.............. Southern Utah.....................................................L, 20-34.......................... 12,301 Oct. 4................... Texas Southern....................................................W, 63-39........................ 11,561 Oct. 18................ Central Arkansas*...............................................L, 24-31.......................... 10,418 Oct. 11................ at McNeese State*..............................................W, 45-42........................ 12,304 Oct. 25................ at Stephen F. Austin*.........................................W, 62-21........................ 11,400 Nov. 1.................. Northwestern State*..........................................L, 31-34OT.........................9,100 Nov. 8.................. at Southeastern Louisiana*.............................W, 38-24...........................3,267 Nov. 15............... Nicholls*.................................................................W, 34-10........................ 10,016 Nov. 22............... at Sam Houston State*.....................................W, 48-45OT........................9,045 Nov. 29............... at Montana............................................................L, 13-31.......................... 19,489

2008 Individual Statistics Rushing

Bush, Karrington Zwinggi, Stan Canady, Alvin Rivas, Mishak Burton, Blake Total Opponents

G 13 13 13 13 12 13 13

Att Gain 136 1,086 114 667 73 338 23 152 25 64 460 2,641 489 2,557

Loss 21 25 16 16 0 248 286

George, Bradley Toon, Clint Total Opponents

G Effic Att-Cmp-Int 12 158.88 301-181-6 12 125.30 126-73-6 13 147.25 432-254-12 13 135.36 477-277-15

Luke, Cameron Rivas, Mishak Dillard, Daren Bush, Karrington LeBlanc, E.J. Total Opponents

G 13 13 13 13 12 13 13

No. 73 40 25 22 21 254 277

Smith, Courtney Clark, Marcus Williams, Jamal Bell, Joe Houston, Travis

G 13 13 13 13 13

Solo 67 42 41 35 29

G Crosby, Morris 9 Hampton, Kenneth 12 Smith, Courtney 13 Bell, Joe 13 Williams, Jamal 13 Total Opponents

No. 4 3 2 2 1 15 12

Passing

Receiving Yds 1268 625 433 210 175 3,499 3,489

Tackles Asst 50 43 33 34 29

Interceptions Yds 51 27 9 31 0 164 177

Net 1,065 642 322 136 64 2,393 2,271

Pct 60.1 57.9 58.8 58.1

Avg 7.8 5.6 4.4 5.9 2.6 5.2 4.6

TD Long Avg/G 11 63 81.9 5 39 49.4 5 38 24.8 0 18 10.5 4 7 5.3 26 63 184.1 22 80 174.7

Yds TD Lng Avg/G 2,660 26 91 221.7 839 8 39 69.9 3,499 34 91 269.2 3,489 32 76 268.4

Avg 17.4 15.6 17.3 9.5 8.3 13.8 12.6

Tot 117 85 74 69 58

Avg 12.8 9.0 4.5 15.5 0.0 10.9 14.8

TD 17 3 5 2 1 34 32

Long 70 71 48 29 28 91 76

Avg/G 97.5 48.1 33.3 16.2 14.6 269.2 268.4

TFL (Yds) 8.0 (33) 7.0 (29) 3.5 (8) 4.0 (14) 12.0 (51)

Sacks (Yds) 2 (20) 3 (21) 0 (0) 1 (9) 7 (39)

TD 0 0 0 1 0 1 1

Long 22 27 9 26 0 37 40

Texas State No. Name Pos. 1 Drenard Williams DB 2 Darryl Morris DB 3 E.J. LeBlanc WR 4 Corey Scott WR 5 Alvaro Garcia WR/QB 6 Cody Matthews WR 7 Will Thompson DB 8 Travis Houston DL 9 Bradley George QB 10 Carl Swain RB 11 Tim Hawkins QB 12 Mishak Rivas WR 13 Daren Dillard WR 14 Derek Lopez DB 15 Eric Soza QB 16 Brian Hill QB 17 DaMarcus Griggs WR 18 Xavier Daniels DB 19 Joe Chaisson WR 20 Trey Raucheck DB 21 Mario Wiggins DB 22 Alvin Canady RB 23 Karrington Bush RB 24 Frank Reddic RB 25 Kenneth Hampton DB 26 Phillip Benning CB/KR 27 Shalamar Traylor S 28 Justin Garelick PK 29 Jeff McVaney RB 31 Joplo Bartu LB 32 Kindred McClure RB 32 Rio Alexander S 33 T.P. Miller DB 34 Brian Lilly LB 35 Trey Hampton FB 36 Bryan Iwuji LB 37 Dexter Imade RB 38 Kevin Odelusi LB 40 Josh Minde LB 41 Charles Holmes LB 42 Sam Pier DL 43 Jamie Clavell-Head DE 44 Joe Bell LB 45 Matt Harris LB 46 Michael Carmona LB 47 Adrian Parker DB 48 Ben Follis P 49 Josh Wray FB 50 Patrick Strodtman LB 51 Jonathan Ward DL 52 Marcus Clark LB 54 Jayson Hannan OL 55 Michael Chambers OL 56 Paul Sienkiewich OL 58 Steven Kenney OL 59 Brandon Madden DL 60 Adley Eshraghipour DL 61 D.J. Hall OL 62 Sean Leffingwell DL 63 Lee Conoly OL 64 Taylor Haese OL 65 Rufino Gutierrez DE 66 Derrick Clark OL 68 Winston Ruelas OL 70 Calvin Gore OL 71 Alex Luna OL 72 Ralston Dews DL 73 Jon Vernon OL 74 Chase Howland OL 76 Jeff Clermond DL 77 Michael Schneeweis OL 78 Roger Martinez DE 80 Darius Bolden WR 81 Blake McColloch DL 84 Woody McClendon TE 85 Steven Alvarez WR 88 Devin Baker TE 90 David Torres DL 91 Kyle Anderson TE 92 Jamil Kazen DL 93 Garrett Hood DL 94 Andrew Brooks TE 95 Prestin Brown DL 96 Ryan Batchelor P/PK 97 Jordan Norfleet DE 98 Leon Woolsey DL 99 Ron Jackson DE

Alphabetical Roster No. Name Pos. 83 Cedric Alexander WR 85 Steven Alvarez WR 91 Kyle Anderson TE 88 Devin Baker TE 31 Joplo Bartu LB 96 Ryan Batchelor P/PK 44 Joe Bell LB 26 Phillip Benning CB/KR 80 Darius Bolden WR 94 Andrew Brooks TE 95 Prestin Brown DL 23 Karrington Bush RB 22 Alvin Canady RB 46 Michael Carmona LB 19 Joe Chaisson WR 55 Michael Chambers OL 66 Derrick Clark OL 52 Marcus Clark LB 43 Jamie Clavell-Head DE 76 Jeff Clermond DL 63 Lee Conoly OL 18 Xavier Daniels DB 72 Ralston Dews DL 13 Daren Dillard WR 60 Adley Eshraghipour DL 48 Ben Follis P 5 Alvaro Garcia WR/QB 28 Justin Garelick PK 9 Bradley George QB 70 Calvin Gore OL 17 DaMarcus Griggs WR 65 Rufino Gutierrez DE 64 Taylor Haese OL 61 D.J. Hall OL 25 Kenneth Hampton DB 35 Trey Hampton FB 54 Jayson Hannan OL 45 Matt Harris LB 11 Tim Hawkins QB 16 Brian Hill QB 41 Charles Holmes LB 93 Garrett Hood DL 8 Travis Houston DL 74 Chase Howland OL 37 Dexter Imade RB 36 Bryan Iwuji LB 99 Ron Jackson DE 92 Jamil Kazen DL 58 Steven Kenney OL 3 E.J. LeBlanc WR 62 Sean Leffingwell DL 34 Brian Lilly LB 14 Derek Lopez DB 71 Alex Luna OL 59 Brandon Madden DL 78 Roger Martinez DE 6 Cody Matthews WR 84 Woody McClendon TE 32 Kindred McClure RB 81 Blake McColloch DL 30 Jason McLean DB 29 Jeff McVaney RB 33 T.P. Miller DB 40 Josh Minde LB 2 Darryl Morris DB 97 Jordan Norfleet DE 38 Kevin Odelusi LB 47 Adrian Parker DB 42 Sam Pier DL 20 Trey Raucheck DB 24 Frank Reddic RB 12 Mishak Rivas WR 68 Winston Ruelas OL 77 Michael Schneeweis OL 4 Corey Scott WR 56 Paul Sienkiewich OL 15 Eric Soza QB 50 Patrick Strodtman LB 10 Carl Swain RB 7 Will Thompson DB 90 David Torres DL 27 Shalamar Traylor S 73 Jon Vernon OL 51 Jonathan Ward DL 21 Mario Wiggins DB 1 Drenard Williams DB 98 Leon Woolsey DL 49 Josh Wray FB

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

Wt. Cl. Hometown/Last School 185 Fr. Round Rock, Texas/Hardin Simmons 185 Jr. Austin, Texas/Sam Houston State 265 Sr. The Woodlands, Texas/LSU 230 Fr. Canyon Lake, Texas/Smithson Valley 203 Fr. Hockley, Texas/Waller 180 Jr. Arlington, Texas/James Martin 210 Sr. Houston, Texas/Cypress-Falls 170 Fr. The Colony, Texas/The Colony 175 So. Houston, Texas/Cypress Falls 270 Sr. Richmond, Texas/Texas A&M-Kingsville 236 Fr. Chishcogo, Minn./Grand Prairie (Texas) 185 Jr. Whitewright, Texas/Whitewright 200 Sr. San Marcos, Texas/San Marcos 217 Jr. Round Rock, Texas/Round Rock 190 So. Beaumont, Texas/Arkansas 280 Jr. Merced, Calif./Merced CC 275 Fr. Deer Park, Texas/Deer Park 199 Jr. Fort Worth, Texas/Everman 220 Fr. Reno, Nev./Bishop Manogue 286 Fr. DeSoto, Texas/DeSoto 255 Fr. Lubbock, Texas/Frenship 165 Fr. Giddings, Texas/Giddings 340 Fr. Tyler, Texas/Lee 180 So. Garland, Texas/Lakeview Centennial 250 So. Arlington, Texas/Martin 190 So. Arlington, Texas/Martin 200 So, Laredo, Texas/Laredo 150 Fr. Pflugerville, Texas/Pflugerville 220 Sr. New Braunfels, Texas/Canyon 305 Sr. Canyon Lake, Texas/Smithson Valley 185 Jr. Bay City, Texas/Bay City 235 So. Misson, Texas/South Texas College 295 Jr. Burnet, Texas/Burnet 300 So. Palestine, Texas/Palestine 189 Jr. Tyler, Texas/John Tyler 235 Sr. Fort Worth, Texas/Richland Hills 283 Jr. Waxahachie, Texas/Oklahoma 185 So. Katy, Texas/Cinco Ranch 200 Fr. Corpus Christi, Texas/Carroll 190 So. Smithson Valley, Texas/Houston 237 So. Austin, Texas/Bowie 291 Sr. Laurel Springs, N.J./College of the Sequoyahs 223 Sr. Converse, Texas/Judson 296 Fr. Plano, Texas/Plano East 190 Fr. Rowlett, Texas/Rowlett 231 So. Lewisville, Texas/Hebron 245 Jr. Carrollton, Texas/Arizona 255 Fr. Boerne, Texas/Boerne 300 So. Pearland, Texas/Pearland 160 Sr. Beaumont, Texas/Blinn College 225 Fr. Arlington, Texas/Lamar 215 Fr. Denison, Texas/Denison 167 So. Grand Prairie, Texas/South Grand Prairie 295 Sr. Houston, Texas/Aldine Eisenhower 290 Jr. Round Rock, Texas/UAB 254 Fr. Kyle, Texas/Lehman 180 Fr. San Antonio, Texas/Smithson Valley 250 Jr. Texarkana, Texas/Kilgore 178 So. Corpus Christi, Texas/Calallen 240 Fr. Midland, Texas/Midland Greenwood 200 Fr. San Antonio, Texas/Madison 220 So. Houston, Texas/Strake Jesuit 190 Jr. San Marcos, Texas/San Marcos 220 So. Richardson, Texas/Arkansas 175 Fr. San Antonio, Texas/Warren 205 Fr. Houston, Texas/Clear Brook 196 Sr. Grand Prairie, Texas/Mansfield Summit 158 Fr. Garland, Texas/South Garland 213 Sr. Huffman, Texas/Hargrove 160 Fr. Anderson, Texas /Navasota 195 Fr. Kilgore, Texas/Kilgore 155 So. Weslaco, Texas/Weslaco 300 Jr. Victoria, Texas/St. Joseph 325 Sr. Anaheim, Calif./Fullerton College 185 So. Cuero, Texas/Cuero 290 Sr. Junction, Texas/McMurry 185 Fr. Beeville, Texas/Beeville 244 So. Flower Mound, Texas/SMU 180 Fr. Refugio, Texas/Refugio 174 Sr. Katy, Texas/Katy 265 Fr. Edinburg, Texas/South Texas College 181 Fr. Denison, Texas/Denison 300 So. Port Arthur, Texas/Port Arthur 220 Fr. Lumberton, Texas/Lumberton 190 Fr. San Antonio, Texas/Madison 195 Sr. Beaumont, Texas/Iowa State 230 Jr. Brackettville, Texas/Brackett 218 Fr. Boerne, Texas/Samuel V. Champion

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2008 Season Review

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Final Standings

School W Central Arkansas* 6 Texas State 5 McNeese State 4 Northwestern State 4 Nicholls State 3 Southeastern Louisiana 2 Sam Houston State 2 Stephen F. Austin 2

CONFERENCE L Pct. W 1 .857 10 2 .714 8 3 .571 7 3 .571 7 4 .429 3 5 .286 5 5 .286 4 5 .286 4

* ineligible for Southland Conference Championship

OVERALL L 2 5 4 5 6 7 6 8

Pct. .833 .615 .636 .583 .333 .417 .400 .333

Home Away Neut. Streak 7-0 2-2 1-0 W3 3-3 5-2 0-0 L1 3-2 4-2 0-0 L1 5-2 2-3 0-0 L3 2-2 1-4 0-0 W1 3-2 2-5 0-0 L1 2-3 2-3 0-0 L2 3-4 1-4 0-0 L5

NCAA Division I Playoffs Nov. 29 – First-Round Games

No. 1 James Madison 38, Wofford 35 at Harrisonburg, Va.

Villanova 55, Colgate 28 at Villanova, Pa.

No. 4 Montana 31, Texas State 13 at Missoula, Mont.

Weber State 49, Cal Poly 35 at San Luis Obispo, Calif.

No. 2 Appalachian State 37, South Carolina State 21 at Boone, N.C.

Richmond 38, Eastern Kentucky 10 at Richmond, Va.

No. 3 UNI 40, Maine 15 at Cedar Falls, Iowa

New Hampshire 29, Southern Illinois 20 at Carbondale, Ill.

Dec. 6 – Quarterfinal Games

James Madison 31, Villanova 27 at Harrisonburg, Va.

Montana 24, Weber State 13 at Missoula, Mont.

Richmond 33, Appalachian State 13 at Boone, N.C.

UNI 36, New Hampshire 34 at Cedar Falls, Iowa

Dec. 12 – Semifinal Game

Montana 35, James Madison 27 at Harrisonburg, Va.

Dec. 13 – Semifinal Game Richmond 21, UNI 20 at Richmond, Va.

Dec. 19 – Championship Game Richmond 24, Montana 7 at Chattanooga, Tenn.

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Texas State Claims First Outright Title Since joining the league in 1987, never before had the Texas State football program been able to call itself the outright champions of the Southland Conference. But in 2008, a season that saw the “Comeback Cats”rally from a deficit to win on five different occasions, Texas State climbed its way to the mountain top.

Saving their biggest and best comeback of the season for when they needed it the most in their regular season finale, the Bobcats rallied from a 21-0 deficit to defeat rival Sam Houston State in overtime, 48-45, and grabbed hold of their second Southland crown since 2005, when they shared their first title with Nicholls.

After a 0-2 start in conference play, the win over the Bearkats pushed the Bobcats’ Southland record to 5-2, a game better than both McNeese State, which saw its chance at a share of the Southland crown slip away with a loss in the regular season finale to Central Arkansas, and Northwestern State. While Central Arkansas finished with a league-best 6-1 record, the Bears were ineligible to qualify for the conference title during their transition period from Division II into the Division I Football Championship Subdivision.

By virtue of winning the outright Southland title, Texas State earned the league’s automatic bid into the FCS playoffs, where it collided with perennial power and fourth-seeded Montana. The Bobcats jumped out to a 10-0 lead on the road against the Grizzlies, but it was not enough as the eventual tournament finalists mounted their own rally for a 31-13 victory.

While the Bobcats fell short of their ultimate goal of winning a national championship, they finished the season ranked as high as No. 22 in the nation in the season-ending polls and had multiple individual postseason accolades to boot. In addition to landing wide receiver Cameron Luke, running back Karrington Bush, fullback Blake Burton and center Jeff Bowen on the All-Southland first team, Luke garnered All-American honors as a third-team selection by The Sports Network.

In all, Texas State boasted nine all-conference honorees and four Southland All-Academic selections, including Travis Houston, one of 43 student-athletes from throughout the nation to be named to the 11th annual Football Championship Subdivision Athletics Directors Association Academic All-Star Team.

2008 Southland Conference Review Players of the Week

Sports Network

SEPT. 1 Offensive:.......................Nathan Brown, UCA Defensive: .........................Gary Riggs, NWLA Special Teams:.......Quinten Lawrence, MCN

k. Team (First-place votes) R Record Points Last 1. Richmond (80) . ...............................................................13-3...................2,000............................ 7 2. Montana.............................................................................14-2...................1,903............................ 5 3. James Madison................................................................12-2...................1,797............................ 1 4. Northern Iowa..................................................................12-3...................1,733............................ 4 5. Appalachian State...........................................................11-3...................1,711............................ 2 6. Villanova.............................................................................10-3...................1,584............................ 6 7. Weber State.......................................................................10-4...................1,441..........................12 8. New Hampshire...............................................................10-3...................1,434..........................10 9. Wofford................................................................................. 9-3...................1,331............................ 8 10. Cal Poly................................................................................. 8-3...................1,315............................ 3 11. Southern Illinois................................................................ 9-3...................1,165............................ 9 12. Central Arkansas.................................................... 10-2................1,072..................... 11 13. South Carolina State .....................................................10-3...................1,023..........................13 14. Liberty.................................................................................10-2...................... 791..........................14 15. Harvard................................................................................. 9-1...................... 716..........................15 16. Colgate.................................................................................. 9-3...................... 716..........................16 17. Elon........................................................................................ 8-4...................... 680..........................17 18. Maine..................................................................................... 8-5...................... 597..........................20 19. Eastern Kentucky............................................................... 8-4...................... 564..........................21 20. William & Mary................................................................... 7-4...................... 440..........................19 21. McNeese State.......................................................... 7-4...................420..................... 18 22. Texas State................................................................ 8-5...................322..................... 23 23. Jacksonville State.............................................................. 8-3...................... 264..........................22 24. Grambling..........................................................................11-2...................... 235.........................NR 25. Prairie View.......................................................................... 9-1...................... 172..........................25 Others receiving votes: Tennessee-Martin 124, Albany 116, South Dakota State 91, Furman 55, Tennessee State 43 Brown 40, Massachusetts 32, Florida A&M 24, Jacksonville 19, Eastern Washington 17, Western Illinois 14, Holy Cross 13, Georgia Southern 12, North Dakota State 11, Northwestern State 7, Montana State 5, San Diego 4, Bethune-Cookman.

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Rk. Team (First-place votes) Record Points Last 1. Richmond (24)..................................................................13-3..................... 600............................ 6 2. Montana.............................................................................14-2...................... 559........................... 5 3. James Madison................................................................12-2...................... 540............................ 1 4. Northern Iowa..................................................................12-3...................... 538........................... 4 5. Appalachian State...........................................................11-3...................... 507............................ 2 6. Villanova.............................................................................10-3...................... 465............................ 7 7. New Hampshire...............................................................10-3...................... 434..........................10 8. Cal Poly................................................................................. 8-3...................... 419............................ 3 9. Weber State.......................................................................10-4...................... 398....................... T12 10. Southern Illinois................................................................ 9-3...................... 389............................ 8 11. Wofford................................................................................. 9-3...................... 386............................ 9 12. Central Arkansas.................................................... 10-2...................313..................... 11 13. South Carolina State......................................................10-3...................... 298....................... T12 14. Harvard................................................................................. 9-1...................... 237..........................14 15. Liberty.................................................................................10-2...................... 231..........................15 16. Maine..................................................................................... 8-5...................... 181..........................21 17. Colgate.................................................................................. 9-3...................... 176..........................16 18. Eastern Kentucky............................................................... 8-4...................... 160..........................22 19. Elon........................................................................................ 8-4...................... 154..........................19 20. William and Mary.............................................................. 7-4...................... 147..........................18 21. McNeese State.......................................................... 7-4...................138..................... 17 22. Jacksonville State.............................................................. 8-3...................... 112..........................20 23. Texas State................................................................ 8-5...................107.....................NR 24. Grambling................................................................

11-2.........................92..........................25 25. Prairie View.......................................................................... 9-1.........................69..........................23 Other receiving votes: UT Martin (40), Florida A&M (33), Massachusetts (24), Furman (17), South Dakota State (15), Albany (10), Tennessee State (8), Holy Cross (2), Northwestern State (1).

SEPT. 8 Offensive:......................Cameron Luke, TXST Defensive:...............................Larry Hart, UCA Special Teams:................... Pieri Feazell, UCA SEPT. 15 Offensive:............................. Brian Babin, SLU Defensive:..........................Mark Newbill, SLU Special Teams:............ Eddie Carmona, UCA SEPT. 22 Offensive:............................. Andre Cryer, SLU Defensive:.................. Courtney Smith, TXST Special Teams:.......... Lardarius Webb, NICH SEPT. 29 Offensive:.........................Rhett Bomar, SHSU Co-Defensive:............ Tommy Connors, SLU Co-Defensive:...............Jabara Williams, SFA Special Teams:................ Vincent Pervis, SFA OCT. 6 Offensive:................. Derrick Fourroux, MCN Defensive:.........................Allen Nelson, MCN Special Teams:........................Cory Long, SFA OCT. 13 Offensive:....................Bradley George, TXST Defensive:.................. Mack Dampier, NWLA Special Teams:.......... Lardarius Webb, NICH OCT. 20 Offensive:............. Toddrick Pendland, MCN Defensive:......................Jabara Williams, SFA Special Teams:.......... Lardarius Webb, NICH OCT. 27 Offensive:.......................... Chris Bunch, NICH Defensive:.................. Lardarius Webb, NICH Special Teams:......Ross Schexnayder, NICH NOV. 3 Offensive:..................Catron Houston, SHSU Defensive:........................ Justin Perry, NWLA Special Teams:......Ross Schexnayder, NICH NOV. 10 Offensive:............. Toddrick Pendland, MCN Defensive:.........................Allen Nelson, MCN Special Teams:...............Patrick Dolan, NICH NOV. 17 Offensive:..........................Brent Grimes, UCA Defensive:................... Tommy Connors, SLU Special Teams:................Cody Samples, SLU NOV. 24 Offensive:..................... Dudley Guice, NWLA Defensive:....................... Quinten Pierre, SLU Special Teams:......... Karrington Bush, TXST

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Individual Honors Player of the Year

Nathan Brown, Central Arkansas

Offensive Player of the Year

Toddrick Pendland, McNeese State

Defensive Player of the Year Larry Hart, Central Arkansas

Freshman of the Year

Simmie Yarborough, Southeastern La.

Newcomer of the Year

Duane Brooks, Stephen F. Austin

Coach of the Year

Clint Conque, Central Arkansas

Honorable Mention Quarterback: Derrick Fourroux, MCN; Jeremy Moses, SFA; Bradley George, TXST. Running Back: Jay Lucas, SLU. Fullback: Matthew Powledge, SHSU; Contravious Parks, SFA. Wide Receiver: Willie Landers, UCA; Eric Ware, UCA; Patrick Gordon, NICH; Antonio Robinson, NICH; Justin Wells, SHSU. Tight End: Simmie Yarborough, SLU; John Gilley, TXST. Offensive Linemen: Aric Flowers, NICH; Tim Henderson, NWLA; Nick Grimes, SHSU; Brad Bardy, SLU; Kevin Hughes, SLU; Karl Glimp, SFA; Cameron Schacht, SFA. Placekicker: Ross Schexnayder, NICH. Defensive Linemen: Kenton Alleyne, MCN; Matt Fairchild, NICH; Erik Mikolajchak, SHSU; Devin Boutwell, SLU; Steven Honore, SLU; Travis Houston, TXST. Linebacker: Deron Minor, MCN; Nolen Bucek, SHSU; Quinten Pierre, SLU; Joe Bell, TXST; Courtney Smith, TXST. Defensive Back: Derrick Boyd, UCA; Darrell Jenkins, MCN; Justin Perry, NWLA; Kenneth Hampton, TXST. Punter: Derrick Raymer, SHSU; Drew Nelson, SFA. Return Specialist: Marquis Powell, SLU.

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All-Southland Conference Football Teams First Team Offense

Pos. Name University Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown QB Nathan Brown Central Arkansas 6-2 214 Sr. Russellville, Ark. RB Toddrick Pendland McNeese State 5-10 175 Jr. Newton, Texas RB Karrington Bush Texas State 5-10 182 So. Whitewright, Texas FB Blake Burton Texas State 6-0 237 Sr. Hungerford, Texas WR Cameron Luke Texas State 6-2 211 Sr. Houston, Texas WR Dominque Edison Stephen F. Austin 6-3 200 Sr. San Augustine, Texas TE Marquez Branson Central Arkansas 6-3 248 Sr. Starkville, Miss.

OL Eman Naghavi McNeese State 6-2 300 Sr. Katy, Texas OL Kyle Link McNeese State 6-6 290 Sr. Lake Charles, La. OL Lane Freiwald Central Arkansas 6-7 318 Jr. Little Rock, Ark. OL Jeff Bowen Texas State 6-1 275 Sr. N. Richland Hills, Texas OL Jeremy Ford Central Arkansas 6-1 284 Sr. Bastrop, La. PK Robert Weeks Northwestern State 6-0 195 Sr. Pineville, La.

First Team Defense

DL Larry Hart Central Arkansas 6-1 DL Tim Knicky Stephen F. Austin 6-4 DL Vaalyn Jackson McNeese State 6-0 DL Chris Brown Sam Houston State 6-2 LB Allen Nelson McNeese State 6-2 LB Jabara Williams Stephen F. Austin 6-3 DB Lardarius Webb Nicholls State 5-10 DB Tommy Connors Southeastern La. 6-0 DB Pieri Feazell Central Arkansas 5-11 DB Wesley Eckles Northwestern State 6-0 DB Anthony Gambles Central Arkansas 5-9 P Patrick Dolan Nicholls State 6-1 RS Lardarius Webb Nicholls State 5-10

255 Jr. Madison, Miss.

235 Jr. Cedar Park, Texas 285 Sr. Sulphur, La. 220 Jr. Texarkana, Texas 210 Sr. Beaumont, Texas 205 So. Garrison, Texas 205 Sr. Opelika, Ala. 195 Jr. Marrero, La. 206 Jr. Mount Olive, Miss.

185 Jr. Mansfield, La. 174 Jr. Byhalia, Miss.

180 So. Mobile, Ala. 205 Sr. Opelika, Ala.

Second Team Offense

QB Rhett Bomar Sam Houston State 6-2 RB Byron Lawrence Northwestern State 5-8 RB Brent Grimes Central Arkansas 5-9 FB Nick Cowger Central Arkansas 6-1 WR Steven Whitehead McNeese State 5-8 WR Catron Houston Sam Houston State 5-11 TE Wes Mangan McNeese State 6-4 OL Brad Gordon Central Arkansas 6-1 OL Nigel Cormier Nicholls State 6-1 OL Lance Fremin McNeese State 6-1 OL D.J. Hall Texas State 6-2 OL Hunter Schmidt Sam Houston State 6-3 PK Andrew Ireland Texas State 5-8

215 Sr. Grand Prairie, Texas 197 Sr. North Little Rock, Ark. 194 Jr. Baton Rouge, La. 236 Jr. Vilonia, Ark. 173 Sr. Slidell, La. 184 Sr. Houston, Texas 245 Jr. Brenham, Texas 294 Sr. Little Rock, Ark. 250 Sr. Lafayette, La. 300 Sr. Starkville, Miss.

280 Fr. Palestine, Texas 304 Jr. Alvin, Texas 188 Sr. Cedar Hill, Texas

Second Team Defense

DL Taylor Scott Central Arkansas 6-4 DL Donavan King Texas State 6-2 DL Zac Reddix Nicholls State 6-2 DL Ledell Love Northwestern State 6-0 LB James Lancaster Central Arkansas 6-0 LB Mack Dampier Northwestern State 6-0 DB Jeremy Haynes McNeese State 5-10 DB Wonseleh Brewer Sam Houston State 5-8 DB Morris Crosby Texas State 5-9 DB Marquis Powell Southeastern La. 5-9 DB Billy Skinner Sam Houston State 5-11 P Jonathan Beard Central Arkansas 5-10 RS Karrington Bush Texas State 5-10

264 Jr. Little Rock, Ark. 262 Sr. Altair, Texas 215 Jr. Prairieville, La. 240 So. Dallas, Texas 224 Jr. Cordova, Tenn.

235 Sr. West Monroe, La. 185 Sr. Waller, Texas 165 Sr. Dallas, Texas 184 Sr. Houston, Texas 207 Sr. Madison, Fla. 212 Sr. Arlington, Texas 165 Jr. Weir, Miss.

182 So. Whitewright, Texas

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Capital One Bank/Southland All-Academic Teams Offense

Pos. Name University Cl. QB Bradley George+ Texas State Jr. WR Dudley Guice^*+ Northwestern State Gr. WR Adam Varnado+ Northwestern State Sr. RB Blake Burton+ Texas State Sr. RB Quinten Goodie Northwestern State Sr. TE Cole Wardell Southeastern La. So. OL Eman Naghavi*+ McNeese State Sr. OL David Ballard*# McNeese State Gr. OL Jordan Bowersox Sam Houston State Jr. OL Brad Bardy Southeastern La. Sr. OL Casey Thurber Central Arkansas Jr. K Cory Long*# Stephen F. Austin Sr.

Defense

Pos. Name University Cl. DL Tim Knicky*+ Stephen F. Austin Jr. DL Kendall Rodrigue* Northwestern State Sr. DL Travis Houston* Texas State Jr. DL Taylor Scott Central Arkansas Jr. LB Nolen Bucek+ Sam Houston State Sr. LB Blake Delcambre Northwestern State Sr. DB Tommy Connors*+ Southeastern La. Jr. DB Brant Linde*# McNeese State Sr. DB Will Thompson Texas State Jr. DB Lance Lacoste Northwestern State Jr. DB Jeff Sparks+ Sam Houston State Sr. P Patrick Dolan* Nicholls State So. ^ 2008 Southland Football Student-Athlete of the Year * Automatic Selection + Two-time all-academic selection # Three-time all-academic selection

GPA Major 3.16 Industrial Technology 3.60 Criminal Justice 3.33 Social Studies Education 3.43 Exercise and Sports Science 3.47 Computer Information Systems 3.73 General Business 3.23 Management 3.71 Exercise Science 3.77 Finance 3.44 Kinesiology 3.53 Chemistry 3.91 Finance

GPA Major 3.36 Kinesiology 3.69 Accounting 3.77 Computer Information Systems 3.10 Marketing and Management 3.02 Marketing 3.03 General Studies 3.08 Accounting 3.62 Accounting 3.02 Accounting 3.15 Health and Exercise Science 3.13 Criminal Justice 3.74 Marketing

Three Southland Conference football players – Central Arkansas quarterback Nathan Brown and defensive end Larry Hart and Nicholls defensive back Lardarius Webb – as well as Central Arkansas coach Clint Conque finished among the top 10 in balloting for three prestigious awards last season.

Brown finished fifth in the balloting for the Payton Award, which honors the top player in the FCS. The award, which is named for the legendary Jackson State and Chicago Bears running back, was claimed by Appalachian State quarterback Armanti Edwards. Brown, the 2008 Southland Conference Player of the Year, capped his career by surpassing the 10,000-yard passing mark. The senior from Russellville, Ark., finished with an even 100 career touchdowns. He completed 254-of-375 passes for 3,206 yards and 31 scores, while maintaining the best pass efficiency (164.7) rating by a conference quarterback.

Hart was seventh and Webb was ninth in the balloting for the Buck Buchanan Award, which is handed out to the top defensive player in the FCS and is named for the famed Grambling State and Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle. Eastern Washington defensive end Greg Peach won the Buchanan Award.

Nearly half of Hart’s 43 tackles went for losses. The junior from Madison, Miss., led the conference with 21 tackles for losses of 96 yards and his league-best 15 sacks totaled 75 yards. He broke up five passes, forced one fumble and blocked a kick. He recorded 9.5 tackles for loss in Southland play, in addition to eight sacks. Webb finished his senior season, which was cut short by two cancelled games due to Hurricanes Gustav and Ike, with 55 total tackles, seven pass breakups, three sacks, two fumble recoveries, two interceptions and one forced fumble.

Clint Conque, the head coach at Central Arkansas, finished seventh in the balloting for the Eddie Robinson Award, which honors the FCS coach of the year. Conque guided the Bears to the best record in the Southland Conference, finishing at 10-2 overall and 6-1 in league play. James Madison head coach Mickey Matthews became the first two-time winner of the Robinson Award.

Another Southland player, Sam Houston State quarterback Rhett Bomar finished with the 14th most votes for the Payton Award.

Voting for the three awards is conducted by a panel of 102 FCS media members and media relations professionals. Voters received a ballot with stats and information for each of the 16 finalists for all three awards. Postseason play has no effect on the outcome of the awards.

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vs. Non-Conference Division I-FCS.................................... 10-6 Big Sky............................................................ 1-1 Big South....................................................... 1-0 Great West..................................................... 3-2 Missouri Valley............................................. 1-3 SWAC............................................................... 4-0 FCS Top-25........................................... 1-5 Division I-FBS...................................... 0-9 Atlantic Coast............................................... 0-1 Big 12.............................................................. 0-2 Conference USA.......................................... 0-3 Mountain West............................................ 0-1 Southeastern............................................... 0-1 Western Athletic......................................... 0-1 Non-Division I................................... 10-0 Central States............................................... 1-0 Great Lakes Valley....................................... 2-0 Gulf South..................................................... 2-0 Lone Star........................................................ 4-0 United States Collegiate.......................... 1-0 Home Games................................................15-3 Road Games..................................................4-12 Neutral Site...................................................... 1-0 All Non-Conference Opponents....20-15

2008 Preseason Polls Coaches 1. McNeese State (7)..................................49 2. Sam Houston State (1).........................38 3. Northwestern State...............................35 4. Central Arkansas....................................34 5. Nicholls State..........................................26 6. Texas State................................................22 7. Southeastern Louisiana.......................13 8. Stephen F. Austin..................................... 7

Sports Information Directors 1. McNeese State (7)..................................49 2. Central Arkansas....................................41 3. Sam Houston State...............................33 4. Northwestern State...............................29 5. Nicholls State..........................................26 6. Texas State................................................23 7. Southeastern Louisiana.......................16 8. Stephen F. Austin..................................... 7

NOTE: First-place votes in parentheses. Voters are not allowed to vote for their own teams.

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Lardarius Webb, Nicholls

Southland Leads FCS with Four Draft Picks More than a dozen former Southland Conference football stars will have the chance to take their talents to the professional arena in 2009 after a widely successful offseason that saw 15 of the league’s alumni signed or drafted by franchises in the National Football League and the Canadian Football League.

One of the most successful National Football League drafts in the Southland Conference’s illustrious history, the 2009 edition boasted four draft picks from the Southland, the most draftees of any FCS conference. the league had five draft picks in 2002. Since 2000, the Southland Conference now boasts 25 draft picks.

Cornerback Lardarius Webb was the first Southland Conference and 88th overall player selected in 2009 when he was picked by the Baltimore Ravens with the 24th pick of the third round. Sam Houston State quarterback Rhett Bomar was then selected by the New York Giants with the fifth pick (151st overall) in the fifth round.

McNeese State wide receiver Quinten Lawrence was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs with the second pick (No. 175 overall) in the sixth round. The league’s final selection was Stephen F. Austin wide receiver Dominique Edison, who was taken by the Tennessee Titans with the 33rd pick (206th overall) in the sixth round.

Several other Southland football players tendered rookie free agent contracts by various NFL franchises.

McNeese State boasted a trio of free agent signees following the draft. Offensive tackle Kyle Link became the first Cowboy to join Lawrence in the NFL when he was tendered a contract by the New York Jets.

Shortly following Link’s signing, Cowboys defensive back Jeremy Haynes signed with the Tennessee Titans while linebacker Allen Nelson inked a deal with the Washington Redskins.

Central Arkansas quarterback Nathan Brown and tight end Marquez Branson have also earned the chance to play in the NFL after they were tendered rookie free agent contracts by the Jacksonville Jaguars and Denver Broncos, respectively.

Another of the league’s draft hopefuls was Northwestern State wide receiver Dudley Rhett Bomar, Sam Houston State Guice, who signed with the Titans.

2008 NCAA Football championship subdivision Playoff Bracket Nov. 29 Campus Sites

Quarterfinals

Semifinals

Dec. 6 Campus Sites

Dec. 12-13 Campus Sites

Championship

Dec. 19 Chattanooga, Tenn.

No. 1 James Madison (10-1) Harrisonburg, Va.

James Madison, 38-35

Wofford (9-2) Villanova (9-2) Villanova, Pa.

Harrisonburg, Va.

James Madison, 31-27

Villanova, 55-28

Colgate (9-2)

Harrisonburg, Va. Friday, Dec. 12 ESPN2

No. 4 Montana (11-1) Missoula, Mont.

Montana, 35-27

Montana, 31-13

Texas State (8-4) Cal Poly (8-2) San Luis Obispo, Calif.

Missoula, Mont.

Montana, 24-13

Weber State, 49-35

Weber State (9-3)

Chattanooga, Tenn.

Friday, Dec. 19 ESPN2

No. 2 Appalachian State (10-2) Boone, N.C.

Richmond, 24-7 National Champion

Appalachian State, 37-21

South Carolina State (10-2) Richmond (9-3) Richmond, Va.

Boone, N.C.

Richmond, 33-13

Richmond, 38-10

Eastern Kentucky (8-3)

Cedar Falls, Iowa Saturday, Dec. 13 ESPN

No. 3 Northern Iowa (10-2) Cedar Falls, Iowa

Richmond, 21-20

Northern Iowa, 40-15

Maine (8-4) Southern Illinois (9-2) Carbondale, Ill.

Cedar Falls, Iowa

Northern Iowa, 36-34

New Hampshire, 29-20

New Hampshire (9-2)

NCAA FCS Championship Game History Year Champion Runnerup 1978 Florida A&M Massachusetts 1979 Eastern Kentucky Lehigh 1980 Boise State Eastern Kentucky 1981 Idaho State Eastern Kentucky 1982 Eastern Kentucky Delaware 1983 Southern Illinois Western Carolina 1984 Montana State Louisiana Tech 1985 Georgia Southern Furman 1986 Georgia Southern Arkansas State 1987 Louisiana-Monroe Marshall 1988 Furman Georgia Southern 1989 Georgia Southern Stephen F. Austin 1990 Georgia Southern Nevada 1991 Youngstown State Marshall 1992 Marshall Youngstown State

Score 35-28 30-7 31-29 34-23 17-14 43-7 19-6 44-42 48-21 43-42 17-12 37-34 36-13 25-17 31-28

1993 Youngstown State 1994 Youngstown State 1995 Montana 1996 Marshall 1997 Youngstown State 1998 Massachusetts 1999 Georgia Southern 2000 Georgia Southern 2001 Montana 2002 Western Kentucky 2003 Delaware 2004 James Madison 2005 Appalachian State 2006 Appalachian State 2007 Appalachian State 2008 Richmond

Marshall Boise State Marshall Montana McNeese State Georgia Southern Youngstown State Montana Furman McNeese State Colgate Montana Northern Iowa Massachusetts Delaware Montana

17-5 28-14 22-20 49-29 10-9 55-43 59-24 27-25 13-6 34-14 40-0 31-21 21-16 28-17 49-21 24-7

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Central Arkansas (10-2, 6-1 Southland)

Aug. 28 Henderson State W, 38-14 Sept. 6 UC Davis W, 24-21 Sept. 13 vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff W, 41-17 Sept. 20 Quincy W, 51-6 Sept. 27 at Tulsa L, 34-62 Oct. 11 Sam Houston State* W, 48-46 Oct.18 at Texas State* W, 31-24 Oct. 25 Southeastern Louisiana* W, 28-21 Nov. 1 at Nicholls* L, 17-20 Nov. 8 Northwestern State* W, 42-6 Nov. 15 at Stephen F. Austin* W, 49-41 Nov. 22 McNeese State* W, 47-30

McNeese State (7-4, 4-3 Southland)

Aug. 30 at North Carolina L, 27-35 Sept. 6 Delta State W, 52-27 Sept. 27 Southern Virginia W, 63-7 Oct. 4 at South Dakota State W, 46-443OT Oct. 11 Texas State* L, 42-45 Oct. 18 at Sam Houston State* W, 28-17 Oct. 25 Nicholls* L, 35-38 Nov. 1 at Southeastern Louisiana* W, 24-14 Nov. 8 Stephen F. Austin* W, 42-31 Nov. 15 at Northwestern State* W, 24-17 Nov. 22 at Central Arkansas* W, 30-47

Nicholls (3-6, 3-4 Southland)

Sept. 20 at Memphis L, 10-31 Oct. 2 at Northern Iowa L, 14-34 Oct. 11 at Northwestern State* L, 28-36 Oct. 18 Stephen F. Austin* L, 39-50 Oct. 25 at McNeese State* W, 38-35 Nov. 1 Central Arkansas* W, 20-17 Nov. 8 Sam Houston State* L, 37-47 Nov. 15 at Texas State* L, 10-34 Nov. 22 Southeastern Louisiana* W, 35-28

Northwestern State (7-5, 4-3 Southland)

Aug. 30 Texas A&M-Commerce W, 30-14 Sept. 6 at Baylor L, 6-51 Sept. 14 Grambling W, 31-19 Sept. 20 Cal Poly L, 18-52 Sept. 27 Southeastern Oklahoma W, 63-12 Oct. 11 Nicholls* W, 36-28 Oct. 18 at Southeastern Louisiana* L, 21-26 Oct. 25 Sam Houston State* W, 24-16 Nov. 1 at Texas State* W, 34-31OT Nov. 8 at Central Arkansas* L, 6-42 Nov. 15 McNeese State* L, 17-24 Nov. 22 at Stephen F. Austin* W, 34-24

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Sam Houston St. (4-6, 2-5 Southland)

12,158 10,188 4,823 10,873 20,646 12,312 10,418 9,113 6,197 9,767 7,467 10,220

Aug. 28 East Central W, 58-14 Sept. 20 at Kansas L, 14-38 Sept. 27 at Gardner-Webb W, 49-33 Oct. 11 at Central Arkansas* L, 46-48 Oct. 18 McNeese State* L, 17-28 Oct. 25 at Northwestern State* L, 16-24 Nov. 1 Stephen F. Austin* W, 34-312OT Nov. 8 at Nicholls* W, 47-37 Nov. 15 Southeastern Louisiana* L, 27-30OT Nov. 22 Texas State* L, 45-48OT

58,000 17,148 12,035 15,521 12,304 12,117 14,635 6,212 13,025 9,710 10,220

Aug. 30 at Alcorn State W, 34-28 Sept. 6 at Mississippi State L, 10-34 Sept. 13 South Dakota W, 31-30 Sept. 20 at Louisiana Tech L, 26-41 Sept. 27 North Dakota W, 38-35 Oct. 4 at Stephen F. Austin* L, 45-48 Oct. 18 Northwestern State* W, 26-21 Oct. 25 at Central Arkansas* L, 21-28 Nov. 1 McNeese State* L, 14-24 Nov. 8 Texas State* L, 24-38 Nov. 15 at Sam Houston State* W, 30-27OT Nov. 22 at Nicholls* L, 28-35

22,167 9,028 7,922 5,892 14,635 6,197 4,032 10,016 7,352

Aug. 30 Langston W, 56-19 Sept. 6 at TCU L, 7-67 Sept. 20 at Western Illinois L, 14-34 Sept. 27 South Dakota State L, 48-50 Oct. 4 Southeastern Louisiana* W, 48-45 Oct. 11 Kentucky Wesleyan W, 49-0 Oct. 18 at Nicholls* W, 50-39 Oct. 25 Texas State* L, 21-62 Nov. 1 at Sam Houston State* L, 31-342OT Nov. 8 at McNeese State* L, 31-42 Nov. 15 Central Arkansas* L, 41-49 Nov. 22 Northwestern State* L, 24-34

9,294 36,258 8,752 8,284 7,421 7,922 7,162 8,922 9,100 9,767 9,710 7,358

Aug. 30 Angelo State W, 21-14 Sept. 6 at SMU L, 36-47 Sept. 20 at Northern Colorado W, 38-35 Sept. 27 Southern Utah L, 20-34 Oct. 4 Texas Southern W, 63-39 Oct. 18 Central Arkansas* L, 24-31 Oct. 11 at McNeese State* W, 45-42 Oct. 25 at Stephen F. Austin* W, 62-21 Nov. 1 Northwestern State* L, 31-34OT Nov. 8 at Southeastern Louisiana* W, 38-24 Nov. 15 Nicholls* W, 34-10 Nov. 22 at Sam Houston State* W, 48-45OT Nov. 29 at Montana L, 13-31 * indicates Southland Conference game

Southeastern La. (5-7, 2-5 Southland)

Stephen F. Austin (4-8, 2-5 Southland)

Texas State (8-5, 5-2 Southland)

12,058 51,767 5,200 12,312 12,117 8,922 10,134 4,032 7,027 9,045

7,500 41,938 5,346 17,623 5,216 7,230 7,162 9,113 6,212 3,267 7,027 7,352

8,201 27,074 14,319 9,623 7,230 8,763 5,892 11,400 10,134 13,025 7,467 7,358

13,952 22,218 7,246 12,301 11,561 10,418 12,304 11,400 9,100 3,267 10,016 9,045 19,489

2008 Southland Team Statistics G TD XP 2XP DXP FG Saf Pts Avg 11 56 49 4 0 6 1 413 37.5 12 59 53 2 0 13 0 450 37.5 13 62 57 1 0 14 0 473 36.4 10 46 41 0 0 12 0 353 35.3 12 56 51 2 0 9 1 420 35.0 12 42 39 0 0 12 0 327 27.2 12 40 36 1 0 14 0 320 26.7 9 29 21 0 0 12 0 231 25.7

1. Central Arkansas 2. Northwestern State 3. McNeese State 4. Texas State 5. Southeastern La. 6. Sam Houston St. 7. Nicholls 8. Stephen F. Austin

G TD XP 2XP DXP FG Saf Pts Avg 12 38 36 0 0 14 1 308 25.7 12 45 36 0 0 11 0 339 28.2 11 43 37 0 0 9 0 322 29.3 13 55 47 2 1 8 0 407 31.3 12 51 45 2 0 10 2 389 32.4 10 42 38 1 0 13 0 331 33.1 9 39 32 2 0 14 0 312 34.7 12 62 56 1 0 15 0 475 39.6

1. Stephen F. Austin 2. Sam Houston St. 3. Central Arkansas 4. Texas State 5. Southeastern La. 6. McNeese State 7. Northwestern State 8. Nicholls

G Att-Cmp-Int Pct. Yds Avg TD Yds/G 12 630-371-23 58.9 4,149 6.6 41 345.8 10 449-250-13 55.7 3,380 7.5 27 338.0 12 400-268-4 67.0 3,387 8.5 32 282.2 13 432-254-12 58.8 3,499 8.1 34 269.2 12 450-276-8 61.3 3,087 6.9 29 257.2 11 310-189-5 61.0 2,594 8.4 21 235.8 12 323-177-8 54.8 2,187 6.8 12 182.2 9 101-42-6 41.6 924 9.1 9 102.7

1. Northwestern State 2. McNeese State 3. Southeastern La. 4. Nicholls 5. Stephen F. Austin 6. Sam Houston St. 7. Central Arkansas 8. Texas State

G Att-Cmp-Int Pct. Yds Avg TD Yds/G 12 372-192-10 51.6 2,754 7.4 24 229.5 11 364-208-12 57.1 2,551 7.0 26 231.9 12 424-236-9 55.7 2,989 7.0 24 249.1 9 302-181-5 59.9 2,258 7.5 19 250.9 12 388-252-9 64.9 3,087 8.0 24 257.2 10 379-230-8 60.7 2,612 6.9 20 261.2 12 429-261-12 60.8 3,143 7.3 21 261.9 13 477-277-15 58.1 3,489 7.3 32 268.4

1. Central Arkansas 2. Texas State 3. Northwestern State 4. Southeastern La. 5. McNeese State 6. Nicholls 7. Stephen F. Austin 8. Sam Houston St.

1. Central Arkansas 2. Sam Houston St. 3. Nicholls 4. Texas State 5. Stephen F. Austin 6. Southeastern La. 7. Northwestern State 8. McNeese State

Scoring Defense

Pass Offense

Pass Defense

1. Southeastern La. 2. Central Arkansas 3. McNeese State 4. Sam Houston St. 5. Northwestern State 6. Texas State 7. Stephen F. Austin 8. Nicholls

1. McNeese State 2. Nicholls 3. Texas State 4. Northwestern State 5. Central Arkansas 6. Sam Houston St. 7. Southeastern La. 8. Stephen F. Austin

1. McNeese State 2. Central Arkansas 3. Sam Houston St. 4. Northwestern State 5. Nicholls 6. Southeastern La. 7. Texas State 8. Stephen F. Austin

Turnover Margin

Gained G Fum Int Tot 12 21 9 30 12 11 12 23 11 7 12 19 10 14 8 22 12 10 10 20 13 9 15 24 12 10 9 19 9 3 5 8

Rushing Offense G 11 9 13 12 12 10 12 12

1. McNeese State 2. Northwestern State 3. Central Arkansas 4. Sam Houston St. 5. Nicholls 6. Southeastern La. 7. Stephen F. Austin 8. Texas State

G 11 12 12 10 9 12 12 13

G No. Yards Avg Ret Yds Avg Net/P 12 34 1,395 41.0 8 25 0.7 40.3 10 44 1,805 41.0 22 148 3.4 37.7 9 39 1,628 41.7 20 197 5.1 36.7 13 46 1,765 38.4 13 88 1.9 36.5 12 52 2,110 40.6 21 258 5.0 35.6 12 71 2,710 38.2 30 250 3.5 34.6 12 65 2,368 36.4 24 172 2.6 33.8 11 41 1,572 38.3 14 213 5.2 33.1

1. Nicholls 2. McNeese State 3. Stephen F. Austin 4. Central Arkansas 5. Northwestern State 6. Southeastern La. 7. Sam Houston St. 8. Texas State

Punting

Yds 1,363 1,425 1,082 1,341 1,137 1,019 1,502 919

TD 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0

Yards Avg. 1,308 3.9 1,649 4.4 1,451 3.9 1,745 4.5 1,524 4.4 2,083 4.3 2,271 4.6 2,159 4.0

Total Offense

Avg 24.8 24.2 23.0 22.0 21.9 21.7 19.8 18.4

Ret 55 59 47 61 52 47 76 50

Yds Avg 2,511 5.1 1,873 4.4 2,393 5.2 2,072 4.0 1,870 4.2 1,193 4.0 1,001 2.8 839 3.4

G Rushes 11 339 12 378 10 375 12 385 9 350 12 485 13 489 12 545

G Rush 11 2,511 10 1,193 13 2,393 12 1,870 12 839 12 2,072 12 1,001 9 1,873

G 12 13 12 12 11 9 12 10

Att 489 424 460 521 444 299 353 249

Rushing Defense

1. McNeese State 2. Sam Houston St. 3. Texas State 4. Central Arkansas 5. Stephen F. Austin 6. Northwestern State 7. Southeastern La. 8. Nicholls

Kickoff Returns

Lost Fum Int Tot Mar Per/G 12 8 20 +10 0.83 10 4 14 +9 0.75 8 5 13 +6 0.55 6 13 19 +3 0.30 10 8 18 +2 0.17 13 12 25 -1 -0.08 7 23 30 -11 -0.92 18 6 24 -16 -1.78

Pass Plays 2,594 799 3,380 748 3,499 892 3,387 844 4,149 879 2,187 844 3,087 803 924 525

Total Defense Rush 1,308 1,745 1,649 1,451 1,524 2,083 2,159 2,271

Pass 2,551 2,754 3,143 2,612 2,258 2,989 3,087 3,489

Plys 703 757 807 754 652 909 933 966

Punt Returns G 9 11 12 12 12 12 10 13

Ret 13 22 35 21 18 20 14 13

TD 30 17 26 21 26 19 9 11

Yds/G 228.3 208.1 184.1 172.7 155.8 119.3 83.4 69.9

TD 15 16 20 18 17 25 22 34

Yds/G 118.9 137.4 145.1 145.4 169.3 173.6 174.7 179.9

Yards Avg/P TD 5,105 6.4 51 4,573 6.1 46 5,892 6.6 60 5,257 6.2 58 4,988 5.7 52 4,259 5.0 33 4,088 5.1 38 2,797 5.3 26

Yds/G 464.1 457.3 453.2 438.1 415.7 354.9 340.7 310.8

Yards Avg 3,859 5.5 4,499 5.9 4,792 5.9 4,063 5.4 3,782 5.8 5,072 5.6 5,246 5.6 5,760 6.0

Yds/G 350.8 374.9 399.3 406.3 420.2 422.7 437.2 443.1

Yds 158 217 317 150 113 116 78 35

TD 41 42 37 40 36 49 58 54

TD 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0

Avg 12.2 9.9 9.1 7.1 6.3 5.8 5.6 2.7

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1. McNeese State 2. Central Arkansas 3. Texas State 4. Sam Houston St. 5. Stephen F. Austin 6. Southeastern La. 7. Northwestern State 8. Nicholls

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1. Central Arkansas 2. McNeese State 3. Texas State 4. Southeastern La. 5. Nicholls 6. Sam Houston St. 7. Stephen F. Austin 8. Northwestern State

G 12 11 13 12 9 10 12 12

Pass Efficiency Att 400 310 432 450 101 449 630 323

Cmp 268 189 254 276 42 250 371 177

Pct Int Yds TD Effic .670 4 3,387 32 162.5 .610 5 2,594 21 150.4 .588 12 3,499 34 147.2 .613 8 3,087 29 136.7 .416 6 924 9 136.0 .557 13 3,380 27 133.0 .589 23 4,149 41 128.4 .548 8 2,187 12 119.0

Pass Defense Efficiency

1. Southeastern La. 2. Northwestern State 3. Sam Houston St. 4. Central Arkansas 5. McNeese State 6. Texas State 7. Nicholls 8. Stephen F. Austin

1. Texas State 2. McNeese State 3. Stephen F. Austin 4. Central Arkansas 5. Sam Houston St. 6. Northwestern State 7. Southeastern La. 8. Nicholls

1. McNeese State 2. Northwestern State 3. Nicholls 4. Sam Houston St. 5. Central Arkansas 6. Stephen F. Austin 7. Southeastern La. 8. Texas State

1. Stephen F. Austin 2. Central Arkansas 3. McNeese State 4. Sam Houston St. 5. Northwestern State Texas State 7. Southeastern La. 8. Nicholls

1. Texas State Sam Houston St. 3. Nicholls 4. Stephen F. Austin 5. Central Arkansas 6. Northwestern State 7. McNeese State 8. Southeastern La.

G 12 12 10 12 11 13 9 12

Att 424 372 379 429 364 477 302 388

Cmp 236 192 230 261 208 277 181 252

Int 9 10 8 12 12 15 5 9

Pct. 55.7 51.6 60.7 60.8 57.1 58.1 59.9 64.9

First Downs G 13 11 12 12 10 12 12 9

Rush 129 140 53 108 72 118 75 96

Opponent First Downs G 11 12 9 10 12 12 12 13

Rush 75 83 91 89 87 130 123 131

Sacks By

G 12 12 11 10 12 13 12 9

Penalties G 13 10 9 12 12 12 11 12

Yds TD Effic 2,989 24 129.3 2,754 24 129.7 2,612 20 131.8 3,143 21 132.9 2,551 26 133.0 3,489 32 135.4 2,258 19 140.2 3,087 24 147.6

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G 12 10 12 9 12 12 13 11

No 95 79 96 67 93 77 83 67

G 9 13 12 10 12 12 11 12

Conv 8 14 10 13 12 9 7 4

Yds 901 745 854 606 762 662 685 538

Avg/G 75.1 74.5 71.2 67.3 63.5 55.2 52.7 48.9

Att 11 24 18 25 25 24 20 19

Pct 72.7 58.3 55.6 52.0 48.0 37.5 35.0 21.1

Opponent Fourth-Down Conversions

Pen 21 19 27 23 20 10 18 16

Total 304 274 272 266 231 228 214 139

1. Northwestern State 2. Sam Houston St. 3. Central Arkansas 4. McNeese State 5. Nicholls 6. Texas State 7. Stephen F. Austin Southeastern La.

Pass 100 107 108 115 123 129 133 154

Pen 26 19 17 16 25 17 22 28

Total 201 209 216 220 235 276 278 313

1. Central Arkansas 2. Texas State 3. McNeese State 4. Northwestern State 5. Stephen F. Austin 6. Sam Houston St. 7. Nicholls 8. Southeastern La.

Yards 209 197 174 169 139 158 156 101

1. Central Arkansas 2. Northwestern State 3. McNeese State 4. Sam Houston St. 5. Texas State 6. Southeastern La. 7. Stephen F. Austin 8. Nicholls

Avg/G 59.0 59.0 61.9 65.3 67.9 69.7 72.6 75.8

1. Nicholls 2. McNeese State 3. Texas State 4. Central Arkansas 5. Sam Houston St. Northwestern State 7. Stephen F. Austin 8. Southeastern La.

Yds 767 590 557 784 815 836 799 910

Opponent Penalties

Fourth-Down Conversions

1. Nicholls 2. Texas State 3. Northwestern State 4. Sam Houston St. 5. Central Arkansas 6. Stephen F. Austin 7. McNeese State 8. Southeastern La.

Pass 154 115 192 135 139 100 121 27

Sacks 32 28 25 24 23 23 22 15

No 85 71 57 90 87 101 88 115

1. Stephen F. Austin 2. Sam Houston St. 3. Central Arkansas 4. Nicholls 5. Southeastern La. 6. Northwestern State 7. Texas State 8. McNeese State

G 12 10 12 11 9 13 12 12

Conv 6 8 13 7 5 19 14 14

Third-Down Conversions G 12 13 11 12 12 10 9 12

Conv 76 79 68 82 65 57 38 61

Att 21 21 33 15 10 33 23 23

Pct 28.6 38.1 39.4 46.7 50.0 57.6 60.9 60.9

Att 158 171 148 188 166 151 107 175

Pct 48.1 46.2 45.9 43.6 39.2 37.7 35.5 34.9

Opponent Third-Down Conversions G 12 12 11 10 13 12 12 9

Conv 60 58 59 62 77 83 84 58

Sacks Against

G 9 11 13 12 10 12 12 12

Att 160 151 151 152 187 188 190 127

Sacks 9 14 15 17 24 24 25 46

Pct 37.5 38.4 39.1 40.8 41.2 44.1 44.2 45.7

Yards 48 89 111 119 175 196 167 300

2008 Southland Individual Statistics G 11 10 12 13 12 12 13 12 9 8

Att Yds 219 1,431 169 886 207 1,018 136 1,065 180 879 164 787 114 642 94 540 74 404 54 353

TD Yds/G Long 12 130.1 68 11 88.6 73 9 84.8 51 11 81.9 63 18 73.2 36 4 65.6 58 5 49.4 39 7 45.0 60 4 44.9 56 1 44.1 70

Rk Player, Team Cl 1. Bush, Karrington-TXST So. 2. Pendland, Toddrick-MCN Jr. 3. Aston, James-SHSU Jr. 4. Whitehead, Steven-MCN Sr. 5. Houston, Catron-SHSU Sr. 6. Brooks, Duane-SFA Jr. 7. Lucas, Jay-SLU Sr. 8. Grimes, Brent-UCA Jr. 9. Luke, Cameron-TXST Sr. 10. Parks, Contrevious-SFA Jr.

G Att-Cmp-Int Pct. 12 598-352-20 58.9 10 436-245-13 56.2 12 375-254-4 67.7 11 412-257-7 62.4 12 301-181-6 60.1 11 276-169-5 61.2 9 205-112-3 54.6 10 115-64-5 55.7 12 126-73-6 57.9 9 60-25-1 41.7

Yds TD Avg/G 4,026 41 335.5 3,355 27 335.5 3,206 31 267.2 2,806 25 255.1 2,660 26 221.7 2,205 18 200.5 1,307 8 145.2 806 3 80.6 839 8 69.9 546 6 60.7

Rk Player, Team Cl 1. Crosby, Morris-TXST Sr. 2. Connors, Tommy-SLU Jr. 3. Haynes, Jeremy-MCN Sr. 4. Johnson, Dathan-UCA Sr. 5. Riggs, Gary-NWLA Jr. Gambles, Anthony-UCA Jr. Williams, Jabara-SFA So. 8. Webb, Lardarius-NICH Sr. Claybon, Jeremy-SFA So. 10. Powell, Marquis-SLU Sr.

G Rush Pass Plays Total Yds/G 10 187 3,355 517 3,542 354.2 12 -74 4,026 654 3,952 329.3 12 215 3,206 443 3,421 285.1 11 -84 2,806 492 2,722 247.5 11 447 2,205 391 2,652 241.1 12 19 2,660 342 2,679 223.2 9 246 1,307 295 1,553 172.6 11 1,431 0 219 1,431 130.1 9 404 546 134 950 105.6 10 886 0 170 886 88.6

Rk Player, Team Cl 1. Brown, Nathan-UCA Sr. 2. George, Bradley-TXST Jr. 3. Bunch, Chris-NICH Sr. 4. Fourroux, Derrick-MCN Jr. 5. Babin, Brian-SLU Jr. 6. Bomar, Rhett-SHSU Sr. 7. Moses, Jeremy-SFA So. 8. Toon, Clint-TXST Sr. 9. Hundley, John-NWLA Jr. 10. Branch, Drew-NWLA Sr.

Passing

Rk Player, Team Cl 1. Moses, Jeremy-SFA So. Bomar, Rhett-SHSU Sr. 3. Brown, Nathan-UCA Sr. 4. Babin, Brian-SLU Jr. 5. George, Bradley-TXST Jr. 6. Fourroux, Derrick-MCN Jr. 7. Hundley, John-NWLA Jr. 8. Branch, Drew-NWLA Sr. 9. Toon, Clint-TXST Sr. 10. Bunch, Chris-NICH Sr.

Total Offense

Rk Player, Team Cl 1. Bomar, Rhett-SHSU Sr. 2. Moses, Jeremy-SFA So. 3. Brown, Nathan-UCA Sr. 4. Babin, Brian-SLU Jr. 5. Fourroux, Derrick-MCN Jr. 6. George, Bradley-TXST Jr. 7. Hundley, John-NWLA Jr. 8. Pendland, Toddrick-MCN Jr. 9. Bunch, Chris-NICH Sr. 10. Aston, James-SHSU Jr.

Receptions

Rk Player, Team Cl 1. Brooks, Duane-SFA Jr. 2. Luke, Cameron-TXST Sr. 3. Edison, Dominique-SFA Sr. 4. Whitehead, Steven-MCN Sr. 5. Houston, Catron-SHSU Sr. 6. Lucas, Jay-SLU Sr. 7. Yarborough, Simmie-SLU Fr. 8. Lucas, Chris-SHSU Jr. 9. Wilson, Chris-SLU Jr. 10. Ware, Eric-UCA Sr.

G Rec Yds TD Avg/C Rec/G Long 10 68 863 4 12.7 6.80 55 13 73 1,268 17 17.4 5.62 70 12 67 1,016 18 15.2 5.58 76 11 57 810 4 14.2 5.18 57 10 51 1,002 9 19.6 5.10 76 12 58 557 4 9.6 4.83 60 11 51 490 6 9.6 4.64 30 10 45 592 3 13.2 4.50 80 12 51 740 8 14.5 4.25 64 12 50 758 5 15.2 4.17 71

Receiving Yards

Rk Player, Team Cl 1. Houston, Catron-SHSU Sr. 2. Luke, Cameron-TXST Sr. 3. Brooks, Duane-SFA Jr. 4. Edison, Dominique-SFA Sr. 5. Whitehead, Steven-MCN Sr. 6. Guice, Dudley-NWLA Sr. 7. Wells, Justin-SHSU Sr. 8. Ware, Eric-UCA Sr. 9. Wilson, Chris-SLU Jr. 10. Branson, Marquez-UCA Sr.

All Purpose Yards

Avg 6.5 5.2 4.9 7.8 4.9 4.8 5.6 5.7 5.5 6.5

G Rec Yds 10 51 1,002 13 73 1,268 10 68 863 12 67 1,016 11 57 810 9 35 606 7 27 445 12 50 758 12 51 740 12 45 737

TD Avg/C Yds/G Long 9 19.6 100.2 76 17 17.4 97.5 70 4 12.7 86.3 55 18 15.2 84.7 76 4 14.2 73.6 57 5 17.3 67.3 74 2 16.5 63.6 46 5 15.2 63.2 71 8 14.5 61.7 64 11 16.4 61.4 79

G Rush Rcv PR KR Yds Avg/G 13 1,065 210 0 1,055 2,330 179.2 11 1,431 349 0 147 1,927 175.2 10 886 326 0 195 1,407 140.7 11 194 810 147 321 1,472 133.8 10 3 1,002 8 235 1,248 124.8 10 0 863 146 164 1,173 117.3 12 787 557 0 0 1,344 112.0 12 879 332 0 0 1,211 100.9 13 0 1,268 0 0 1,268 97.5 12 0 591 85 391 1,067 88.9

Interceptions G 9 12 10 11 12 12 12 9 9 10

Int 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2

Yds TD Int/G Long 51 0 0.44 22 36 0 0.33 26 83 1 0.30 45 2 0 0.27 2 68 2 0.25 39 0 0 0.25 0 0 0 0.25 0 37 0 0.22 37 35 0 0.22 31 89 2 0.20 51

Pass Efficiency

G Att-Cmp-Int 12 375-254-4 12 301-181-6 9 60-25-1 11 276-169-5 11 412-257-7 10 436-245-13 12 598-352-20 12 126-73-6 9 205-112-3 10 115-64-5

Pct. Yds 67.7 3,206 60.1 2,660 41.7 546 61.2 2,205 62.4 2,806 56.2 3,355 58.9 4,026 57.9 839 54.6 1,307 55.7 806

Punt Return Average

Rk Player, Team Cl 1. Webb, Lardarius-NICH Sr. 2. Brooks, Duane-SFA Jr. 3. Whitehead, Steven-MCN Sr. 4. Gambles, Anthony-UCA Jr. 5. Brewer, Wonseleh-SHSU Sr.

G 9 10 11 12 10

Ret 10 17 20 14 12

Yds 152 146 147 99 70

TD 1 0 0 0 0

Avg Long 15.2 75 8.6 62 7.3 42 7.1 33 5.8 18

Ret Yds 24 639 24 610 42 1055 27 642 21 436 22 423

TD 0 0 1 1 0 0

Avg Long 26.6 65 25.4 65 25.1 79 23.8 94 20.8 54 19.2 45

Yds 1,611 1,805 1,348 2,110 2,645 1,572 1,607 2,303

Avg Long 42.4 57 41.0 60 40.8 55 40.6 56 38.9 58 38.3 76 38.3 59 37.1 56

Kick Return Average

Rk Player, Team Cl 1. Adams, T.J.-UCA Fr. 2. Powell, Marquis-SLU Sr. 3. Bush, Karrington-TXST So. 4. Pervis, Vincent-SFA So. 5. Howard, Cornell-NICH Fr. 6. Brewer, Wonseleh-SHSU Sr.

G 12 10 13 11 9 10

Punting

Rk Player, Team Cl 1. Dolan, Patrick-NICH So. 2. Raymer, Derrick-SHSU Sr. 3. Beard, Jonathan-UCA Jr. 4. Nelson, Drew-SFA Fr. 5. Samples, Cody-SLU Sr. 6. Bercegeay, Blake-MCN Sr. 7. Follis, Ben-TXST Fr. 8. Russo, Bradley-NWLA So.

G 9 10 11 12 12 11 11 12

TD Eff. 31 164.7 26 158.9 6 147.8 18 146.2 25 136.2 27 135.3 41 131.4 8 125.3 8 118.1 3 114.4

Punt 38 44 33 52 68 41 42 62

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Rushing

Rk Player, Team Cl 1. Pendland, Toddrick-MCN Jr. 2. Aston, James-SHSU Jr. 3. Lawrence, Byron-NWLA Sr. 4. Bush, Karrington-TXST So. 5. Grimes, Brent-UCA Jr. 6. Lucas, Jay-SLU Sr. 7. Zwinggi, Stan-TXST Sr. 8. Tarrant, Cornel-SFA So. 9. Bunch, Chris-NICH Sr. 10. Buchanan, Corey-NICH So.

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Scoring

Rk Player, Team Cl 1. Grimes, Brent-UCA Jr. 2. Edison, Dominique-SFA Sr. 3. Aston, James-SHSU Jr. 4. Pendland, Toddrick-MCN Jr. 5. Luke, Cameron-TXST Sr. 6. Wilkins, Taylor-SHSU Jr. 7. Carmona, Eddie-UCA Fr. 8. Ireland, Andrew-TXST Sr. 9. Long, Cory-SFA Sr. Weeks, Robert-NWLA Sr.

G TD XPT 12 21 0 12 18 0 10 14 0 11 15 0 13 17 0 10 0 41 12 0 53 13 0 57 12 0 51 12 0 36

FG 2XP Pts Pts/G 0 0 126 10.5 0 2 110 9.2 0 0 84 8.4 0 0 90 8.2 0 0 102 7.8 12 0 77 7.7 13 0 92 7.7 14 0 99 7.6 9 0 78 6.5 14 0 78 6.5

Scoring (Touchdowns)

Rk Player, Team Cl 1. Grimes, Brent-UCA Jr. 2. Edison, Dominique-SFA Sr. 3. Aston, James-SHSU Jr. 4. Pendland, Toddrick-MCN Jr. 5. Luke, Cameron-TXST Sr. 6. Bush, Karrington-TXST So. 7. Fourroux, Derrick-MCN Jr. 8. Houston, Catron-SHSU Sr. 9. Branson, Marquez-UCA Sr. 10. Lawrence, Byron-NWLA Sr.

G 12 12 10 11 13 13 11 10 12 12

TD Rush Rec Ret PAT 21 18 3 0 0 18 0 18 0 1 14 11 3 0 0 15 12 3 0 0 17 0 17 0 0 14 11 2 1 0 11 11 0 0 2 10 1 9 0 0 11 0 11 0 1 9 9 0 0 0

Scoring (Kick)

Rk Player, Team Cl 1. Wilkins, Taylor-SHSU Jr. 2. Carmona, Eddie-UCA Fr. 3. Ireland, Andrew-TXST Sr. 4. Weeks, Robert-NWLA Sr. Long, Cory-SFA Sr. 6. Shexnayder, Ross-NICH Sr. 7. Turner, Jeff-SLU Jr. 8. Bercegeay, Blake-MCN Sr.

G 10 12 13 12 12 9 12 11

PATs 41-44 53-57 57-59 36-36 51-51 21-24 39-41 48-50

Field Goals

Rk Player, Team Cl 1. Shexnayder, Ross-NICH Sr. 2. Wilkins, Taylor-SHSU Jr. 3. Weeks, Robert-NWLA Sr. 4. Carmona, Eddie-UCA Fr. 5. Ireland, Andrew-TXST Sr. 6. Turner, Jeff-SLU Jr. 7. Long, Cory-SFA Sr. 8. Bercegeay, Blake-MCN Sr.

G 9 10 12 12 13 12 12 11

FG 12 12 14 13 14 12 9 6

Field Goal Percentage

Rk Player, Team Cl 1. Ireland, Andrew-TXST Sr. 2. Shexnayder, Ross-NICH Sr. 3. Weeks, Robert-NWLA Sr. 4. Wilkins, Taylor-SHSU Jr. Turner, Jeff-SLU Jr. 6. Long, Cory-SFA Sr. 7. Carmona, Eddie-UCA Fr. 8. Bercegeay, Blake-MCN Sr.

G 13 9 12 10 12 12 12 11

FG 14 12 14 12 12 9 13 6

PAT Kicking Percentage

Rk Player, Team Cl 1. Long, Cory-SFA Sr. Weeks, Robert-NWLA Sr. 3. Ireland, Andrew-TXST Sr. 4. Bercegeay, Blake-MCN Sr. 5. Turner, Jeff-SLU Jr. 6. Wilkins, Taylor-SHSU Jr. 7. Carmona, Eddie-UCA Fr. 8. Shexnayder, Ross-NICH Sr.

G 12 12 13 11 12 10 12 9

FGs 12-17 13-19 14-17 14-18 9-13 12-15 12-17 6-17

FGA 15 17 18 19 17 17 13 17

FGA 17 15 18 17 17 13 19 17

Made 51 36 57 48 39 41 53 21

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Pts Pts/G 126 10.5 110 9.2 84 8.4 90 8.2 102 7.8 84 6.5 70 6.4 60 6.0 68 5.7 54 4.5

Pts Pts/G 77 7.7 92 7.7 99 7.6 78 6.5 78 6.5 57 6.3 75 6.2 66 6.0

Pct. FG/G 80.0 1.33 70.6 1.20 77.8 1.17 68.4 1.08 82.4 1.08 70.6 1.00 69.2 0.75 35.3 0.55

Long 48 45 48 45 46 46 47 32

Att 51 36 59 50 41 44 57 24

Pct. 82.4 80.0 77.8 70.6 70.6 69.2 68.4 35.3

Pct. 100.0 100.0 96.6 96.0 95.1 93.2 93.0 87.5

Tackles

Rk Player, Team Cl 1. Williams, Jabara-SFA So. 2. Newbill, Mark-SLU So. 3. Smith, Courtney-TXST Sr. Connors, Tommy-SLU Jr. 5. Choice, Derrick-SFA Fr. 6. Bucek, Nolen-SHSU Sr. Skinner, Billy-SHSU Sr. 8. Barlow, Cory-SFA Jr. 9. Godare, Ryan-SLU So. 10. Haynes, Chad-SFA So. 11. Simon, Frank-SHSU Sr. 12. Nurse, Terrance-SFA So. 13. Spain, Garrick-NICH Jr. 14. Clark, Marcus-TXST So. 15. Dampier, Mack-NWLA Sr.

Rk Player, Team Cl 1. Hart, Larry-UCA Jr. 2. Knicky, Tim-SFA Jr. 3. Brown, Chris-SHSU Jr. 4. Houston, Travis-TXST Jr. 5. Freeman, Terrance-MCN So. 6. Honore, Steven-SLU Sr. 7. Sanders, Quad-UCA Sr. 8. Gloston, Ryan-SHSU Sr. 9. Nelson, Allen-MCN Sr. 10. Scott, Taylor-UCA Jr.

G Pos Solo Ast Total Avg/G Sack 12 LB 47 85 132 11.0 4 11 LB 54 46 100 9.1 2 13 DB 67 50 117 9.0 2 12 DB 73 35 108 9.0 2 12 LB 44 54 98 8.2 2 10 LB 44 31 75 7.5 1 10 CB 46 29 75 7.5 0 12 DB 53 36 89 7.4 0 12 LB 38 50 88 7.3 3 12 DB 42 41 83 6.9 0 8 LB 28 27 55 6.9 0 11 DE 26 49 75 6.8 1 9 LB 36 24 60 6.7 2 13 LB 42 43 85 6.5 3 12 LB 39 37 76 6.3 3

Sacks

G Pos Solo Ast Yds Total Avg/G 12 DE 9 6 75 15 1.25 12 DE 10 4 75 14 1.17 10 DE 8 1 54 9 0.90 13 DL 6 1 39 7 0.54 9 DE 5 1 35 6 0.67 11 DE 6 0 44 6 0.55 12 DE 3 2 35 5 0.42 10 DL 5 0 29 5 0.50 11 LB 3 2 28 5 0.45 10 DL 2 3 24 5 0.50

Tackles For Loss

Rk Player, Team Cl 1. Hart, Larry-UCA Jr. 2. Knicky, Tim-SFA Jr. 3. Houston, Travis-TXST Jr. 4. Brown, Chris-SHSU Jr. 5. Lancaster, James-UCA Jr. Love, Ledell-NWLA So. 7. Choice, Derrick-SFA Fr. 8. Gloston, Ryan-SHSU Sr. 9. Hicks, Andre-SFA Jr. 10. Newbill, Mark-SLU So.

G Pos Solo Ast Yds Total Avg/G 12 DE 14 14 96 21.0 1.75 12 DE 16 9 115 20.5 1.71 13 DL 9 6 51 12.0 0.92 10 DE 9 4 69 11.0 1.10 12 LB 10 2 58 11.0 0.92 12 DE 10 2 40 11.0 0.92 12 LB 7 7 31 10.5 0.88 10 DL 8 2 48 9.0 0.90 12 DE 6 5 35 8.5 0.71 11 LB 7 3 19 8.5 0.77

Fumbles Forced

Rk Player, Team Cl 1. Knicky, Tim-SFA Jr. 2. Smith, Courtney-TXST Sr. 3. Pierre, Quinten-SLU Jr. 4. Williams, Travis-SLU Sr. 5. Love, Ledell-NWLA So. 6. Brown, Chris-SHSU Jr. Gloston, Ryan-SHSU Sr. Powell, Marquis-SLU Sr. 9. Honore, Steven-SLU Sr. Newbill, Mark-SLU So.

G 12 13 12 11 12 10 10 10 11 11

Fumbles Recovered

Rk Player, Team Cl 1. Pierre, Quinten-SLU Jr. 2. Mikolajchak, Eric-SHSU Sr. 3. Smith, Kevin-SHSU Jr. Webb, Lardarius-NICH Sr. 5. Sparks, Jeff-SHSU Sr. Powell, Marquis-SLU Sr. 7. Newbill, Mark-SLU So. Williams, Travis-SLU Sr. Savoie, Joe-SFA Jr. Carter, Markell-UCA So.

G 12 10 9 9 10 10 11 11 11 11

Num 5 5 4 3 3 2 2 2 2 2

Avg/G 0.42 0.38 0.33 0.27 0.25 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.18 0.18

Num 6 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

Avg/G 0.50 0.30 0.22 0.22 0.20 0.20 0.18 0.18 0.18 0.18

2008 Southland Team Game Highs Points............................................. 63...............Three times, last by Texas State vs. Texas Southern (Oct. 4, 2008) Points scored kicking............... 14...............Two times, last by Texas State at Stephen F. Austin (Oct. 25, 2008)...................................[2 FG, 8 PAT] Touchdowns...................................9...............Three times, last by Texas State vs. Texas Southern (Oct. 4, 2008) Total offense yards..................678...............Texas State at Stephen F. Austin (Oct. 25, 2008)....................................................................... [249R, 429P] Total offense plays..................116...............Stephen F. Austin at Sam Houston St. (Nov. 1, 2008).................................................................. [31R, 85P] Total offense yards/play.......10.3...............Texas State vs. Texas Southern (Oct. 4, 2008).....................................................................................[58-599] Rushing yards...........................339...............Northwestern State vs. Southeastern Oklahoma (Sept. 27, 2008) Rushing attempts...................... 58...............Two times, last by Nicholls vs. Southeastern La. (Nov. 22, 2008) Yards per rush............................ 9.2...............McNeese State vs. Texas State (Oct. 11, 2008)...................................................................................[29-267] Rushing TDs....................................5...............Four times, last by Central Arkansas at Stephen F. Austin (Nov. 15, 2008) Longest rush............................... 73...............Sam Houston St. at Central Arkansas (Oct. 11, 2008) Passing yards.............................506...............Sam Houston St. vs. Southeastern La. (Nov. 15, 2008) Passing attempts....................... 85...............Stephen F. Austin at Sam Houston St. (Nov. 1, 2008) Passing TDs.....................................6...............Stephen F. Austin vs. Langston (Aug 30, 2008) Longest pass............................... 91...............Texas State at Sam Houston St. (Nov. 22, 2008) Passes completed...................... 57...............Stephen F. Austin at Sam Houston St. (Nov. 1, 2008) Had intercepted............................4...............Two times, last by Stephen F. Austin vs. Northwestern State (Nov. 22, 2008) Pass completion pct........... 100.0...............McNeese State vs. Southern Virginia (Sept. 27, 2008)....................................................................... [12-12] Yards per catch........................27.0...............Nicholls vs. Stephen F. Austin (Oct. 18, 2008).........................................................................................[3-81] Field goal attempts......................5...............Southeastern La. at Louisiana Tech (Sept. 20, 2008) Field goals made...........................4...............Southeastern La. at Louisiana Tech (Sept. 20, 2008) Longest field goal...................... 48...............Two times, last by Texas State at Sam Houston St. (Nov. 22, 2008) PAT kicks attempted....................9...............Three times, last by Texas State vs. Texas Southern (Oct. 4, 2008) PAT kicks made..............................9...............Three times, last by Texas State vs. Texas Southern (Oct. 4, 2008) Punts.............................................. 10...............Southeastern La. at Sam Houston St. (Nov. 15, 2008) Longest punt............................... 76...............McNeese State vs. Texas State (Oct. 11, 2008) Yards punted.............................417...............Southeastern La. at Sam Houston St. (Nov. 15, 2008).....................................................................[10-417] Punting avg..............................58.0...............McNeese State vs. Texas State (Oct. 11, 2008)..................................................................................... [2-116] Punt returns....................................5...............Five times, last by Central Arkansas vs. Northwestern State (Nov. 8, 2008) Punt return yards....................... 75...............Nicholls vs. Stephen F. Austin (Oct. 18, 2008) Punt return avg.......................23.7...............McNeese State at North Carolina (Aug 30, 2008)..................................................................................[3-71] Punt return TDs.............................1...............Three times, last by Nicholls vs. Stephen F. Austin (Oct. 18, 2008) Longest punt return................. 75...............Nicholls vs. Stephen F. Austin (Oct. 18, 2008) Kick returns.................................. 10...............McNeese State at Central Arkansas (Nov. 22, 2008) Kick return yards......................251...............Nicholls at Northwestern State (Oct. 11, 2008) Kick return avg........................73.0...............Northwestern State vs. Southeastern Oklahoma (Sept. 27, 2008)............................................... [2-146] Longest kick return................... 95...............Northwestern State vs. Southeastern Oklahoma (Sept. 27, 2008) Kick return TDs..............................1...............Four times, last by Texas State at Sam Houston St. (Nov. 22, 2008) Interceptions..................................4...............McNeese State vs. Southern Virginia (Sept. 27, 2008)

4...............Northwestern State at Stephen F. Austin (Nov. 22, 2008) Interception return yds.........106...............McNeese State vs. Southern Virginia (Sept. 27, 2008) Interception return avg........43.5...............Stephen F. Austin at Nicholls (Oct. 18, 2008)...........................................................................................[2-87] Longest interception rtn......... 70...............McNeese State vs. Delta State (Sept. 6 2008) Interception return TDs..............2...............Stephen F. Austin at Nicholls (Oct. 18, 2008) Fumbles lost...................................5...............Nicholls vs. Southeastern La. (Nov. 22, 2008) Fumbles recovered......................5...............Southeastern La. at Nicholls (Nov. 22, 2008) Sacked by opp...............................6...............Two times, last by Southeastern La. at Nicholls (Nov. 22, 2008) QB sacks...........................................7...............Stephen F. Austin vs. South Dakota State (Sept. 27, 2008) Turnovers committed.................5...............Four times, last by Nicholls vs. Southeastern La. (Nov. 22, 2008) and Stephen F. Austin vs. Northwestern State (Nov. 22, 2008) Turnovers caused.........................6...............Two times, last by McNeese State vs. Southern Virginia (Sept. 27, 2008) First downs................................... 36...............Two times, last by Stephen F. Austin at Sam Houston St. (Nov. 1, 2008) 1st downs rushing..................... 18...............Two times, last by McNeese State vs. Stephen F. Austin (Nov. 8, 2008) 1st downs passing..................... 25...............Stephen F. Austin at Sam Houston St. (Nov. 1, 2008) 1st downs by penalty..................6...............Three times, last by Sam Houston St. at Nicholls (Nov. 8, 2008) Penalties....................................... 16...............Stephen F. Austin vs. Kentucky Wesleyan (Oct. 11, 2008) Penalties yards..........................138...............Texas State vs. Texas Southern (Oct. 4, 2008)

2009 SOUTHLAND CONFERENCE FOOTBALL

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Highest Totals Made By

93

C E N T R A L A R K A N S A S • M c N E E S E S T A T E • N I C H O L L S • N O R T H W E S T E R N S T A T E • S A M H O U S T O N S T A T E • S O U T H E A S T E R N L O U I S I A N A • S T E P H E N F. A U S T I N • T E X A S S T A T E

2008 Southland Team Game Lows

94

Lowest Totals Made By Total offense yards..................143...............Stephen F. Austin at TCU (Sept. 6, 2008) Total offense yards/play......... 2.5...............Stephen F. Austin at TCU (Sept. 6, 2008)..............................................................................................[57-143] Rushing yards.............................. -4...............Stephen F. Austin vs. South Dakota State (Sept. 27, 2008) Rushing attempts...................... 11...............Stephen F. Austin at Western Illinois (Sept. 20, 2008) Yards per rush...........................-0.2...............Stephen F. Austin vs. South Dakota State (Sept. 27, 2008)............................................................... [16--4] Longest rush..................................9...............Sam Houston State vs. McNeese State (Oct. 18, 2008) Passing attempts..........................5...............Nicholls at Memphis (Sept. 20, 2008) Passing yards............................... 47...............Nicholls at Memphis (Sept. 20, 2008) Yards per completion.............. 6.7...............Stephen F. Austin at TCU (Sept. 6, 2008)..............................................................................................[21-140] Passes completed.........................2...............Nicholls at Memphis (Sept. 20, 2008) Pass completion pct..............29.4...............Nicholls at Northwestern State (Oct. 11, 2008)......................................................................................[5-17] Longest pass............................... 17...............McNeese State at Sam Houston State (Oct. 18, 2008) First downs......................................8...............Two times, last by Nicholls at Memphis (Sept. 20, 2008) 1st downs rushing........................1...............Sam Houston State vs. McNeese State (Oct. 18, 2008) 1st downs passing........................1...............Nicholls vs. Stephen F. Austin (Oct. 18, 2008) 1st downs by penalty..................0...............Sam Houston State vs. East Central (Aug. 28, 2008)

0...............Northwestern State vs. Texas A&M-Commerce (Aug. 30, 2008)

0...............McNeese State at North Carolina (Aug. 30, 2008)

0...............Southeastern La. vs. South Dakota (Sept. 13, 2008)

0...............Northwestern State vs. Cal Poly (Sept. 20, 2008)

0...............Central Arkansas vs. Quincy (Sept. 20, 2008)

0...............Nicholls at Memphis (Sept. 20, 2008)

0...............Stephen F. Austin at Western Illinois (Sept. 20, 2008)

0...............Southeastern La. vs. North Dakota (Sept. 27, 2008)

0...............McNeese State vs. Southern Virginia (Sept. 27, 2008)

0...............Sam Houston State at Gardner-Webb (Sept. 27, 2008)

0...............Stephen F. Austin vs. South Dakota State (Sept. 27, 2008)

0...............Nicholls at UNI (Oct. 2, 2008)

0...............Nicholls at Northwestern State (Oct. 11, 2008)

0...............Northwestern State vs. Nicholls (Oct. 11, 2008)

0...............Central Arkansas at Texas State (Oct. 18, 2008)

0...............McNeese State at Sam Houston State (Oct. 18, 2008)

0...............Northwestern State at Southeastern La. (Oct. 18, 2008)

0...............Southeastern La. vs. McNeese State (Nov. 1, 2008)

0...............Texas State vs. Northwestern State (Nov. 1, 2008)

0...............Sam Houston State vs. Stephen F. Austin (Nov. 1, 2008)

0...............Northwestern State at Central Arkansas (Nov. 8, 2008)

0...............Texas State vs. Nicholls (Nov. 15, 2008) Penalties..........................................2...............Four times, last by Nicholls at Texas State (Nov. 15, 2008) Penalties yards............................ 10...............Two times, last by Nicholls at Texas State (Nov. 15, 2008)

Jeremy Moses, Stephen F. Austin 2009 SOUTHLAND CONFERENCE FOOTBALL

Tommy Connors, Southeastern Louisiana

2008 Southland Opponent Highs Points............................................. 67...............Stephen F. Austin at TCU (Sept. 6, 2008) Points scored kicking............... 15...............Sam Houston State at Gardner-Webb (Sept. 27, 2008)...........................................................[4 FG,3 PAT] Touchdowns...................................9...............Stephen F. Austin at TCU (Sept. 6, 2008) Total offense yards..................678...............Stephen F. Austin vs. Texas State (Oct. 25, 2008)..................................................................... [249R, 429P] Total offense plays..................116...............Sam Houston State vs. Stephen F. Austin (Nov. 1, 2008)............................................................ [31R, 85P] Total offense yards/play......... 9.3...............Central Arkansas at Tulsa (Sept. 27, 2008)...........................................................................................[69-641] Rushing yards...........................329...............Central Arkansas at Tulsa (Sept. 27, 2008) Rushing attempts...................... 58...............Two times, last by Southeastern La. at Nicholls (Nov. 22, 2008) Yards per rush............................ 9.2...............Texas State at McNeese State (Oct. 11, 2008)....................................................................................[29-267] Rushing TDs....................................7...............Stephen F. Austin at TCU (Sept. 6, 2008) Longest rush............................... 80...............Texas State at Northern Colorado (Sept. 20, 2008) Passing yards.............................506...............Southeastern La. at Sam Houston State (Nov. 15, 2008) Passing attempts....................... 85...............Sam Houston State vs. Stephen F. Austin (Nov. 1, 2008) Passing TDs.....................................5...............Texas State at SMU (Sept. 6, 2008) Longest pass............................... 91...............Sam Houston State vs. Texas State (Nov. 22, 2008) Passes completed...................... 57...............Sam Houston State vs. Stephen F. Austin (Nov. 1, 2008) Had intercepted............................4...............Two times, last by Northwestern State at Stephen F. Austin (Nov. 22, 2008) Pass completion pct..............81.8...............Texas State vs. Central Arkansas (Oct. 18, 2008)................................................................................. [18-22] Yards per catch........................27.0...............Six times, last by Northwestern State vs. McNeese State (Nov. 15, 2008) and Southeastern La. at Sam Houston State (Nov. 15, 2008) Field goals made...........................4...............Sam Houston State at Gardner-Webb (Sept. 27, 2008) Longest field goal...................... 51...............Texas State vs. Southern Utah (Sept. 27, 2008) PAT kicks attempted....................8...............Three times, last by Stephen F. Austin vs. Texas State (Oct. 25, 2008) PAT kicks made..............................8...............Three times, last by Stephen F. Austin vs. Texas State (Oct. 25, 2008) Punts.............................................. 11...............Stephen F. Austin vs. Kentucky Wesleyan (Oct. 11, 2008) Longest punt............................... 79...............Central Arkansas vs. Henderson State (Aug. 28, 2008) Yards punted.............................507...............Stephen F. Austin vs. Kentucky Wesleyan (Oct. 11, 2008)..............................................................[11-507] Punting avg..............................58.5...............Northwestern State at Baylor (Sept. 6, 2008)....................................................................................... [2-117] Punt returns....................................5...............Four times, last by Northwestern State at Central Arkansas (Nov. 8, 2008) Punt return yards.....................142...............McNeese State at North Carolina (Aug. 30, 2008) Punt return avg.......................47.3...............McNeese State at North Carolina (Aug. 30, 2008).............................................................................. [3-142] Punt return TDs.............................1...............Three times, last by Stephen F. Austin at Nicholls (Oct. 18, 2008) Longest punt return................. 82...............McNeese State at North Carolina (Aug. 30, 2008) Kick returns.................................. 10...............Four times, last by Central Arkansas vs. McNeese State (Nov. 22, 2008) Kick return yards......................276...............Northwestern State vs. Southeastern OK (Sept. 27, 2008) Kick return avg........................43.0...............Northwestern State at Central Arkansas (Nov. 8, 2008)................................................................... [3-129] Longest kick return................... 79...............Sam Houston State vs. Texas State (Nov. 22, 2008) Kick return TDs..............................1...............Two times, last by Sam Houston State vs. Texas State (Nov. 22, 2008) Interceptions..................................4...............Two times, last by Stephen F. Austin vs. Northwestern State (Nov. 22, 2008) Interception return yds.........137...............McNeese State at South Dakota State (Oct. 4, 2008) Interception return avg........68.5...............McNeese State at South Dakota State (Oct. 4, 2008)........................................................................ [2-137] Longest interception rtn......... 82...............McNeese State at South Dakota State (Oct. 4, 2008) Interception return TDs..............2...............Nicholls vs. Stephen F. Austin (Oct. 18, 2008) Fumbles lost...................................5...............Southeastern La. at Nicholls (Nov. 22, 2008) Fumbles recovered......................5...............Nicholls vs. Southeastern La. (Nov. 22, 2008) Sacked by opp...............................7...............Stephen F. Austin vs. South Dakota State (Sept. 27, 2008) QB sacks...........................................6...............Two times, last by Southeastern La. at Nicholls (Nov. 22, 2008) Turnovers committed.................6...............Two times, last by McNeese State vs. Southern Virginia (Sept. 27, 2008) Turnovers caused.........................5...............Four times, last by Nicholls vs. Southeastern La. (Nov. 22, 2008) and Stephen F. Austin vs. Northwestern State (Nov. 22, 2008) First downs................................... 38...............Texas State vs. Texas Southern (Oct. 4, 2008) 1st downs rushing..................... 20...............Nicholls at Memphis (Sept. 20, 2008) 1st downs passing..................... 25...............Sam Houston State vs. Stephen F. Austin (Nov. 1, 2008) 1st downs by penalty..................7...............Texas State vs. Texas Southern (Oct. 4, 2008) Penalties....................................... 22...............Stephen F. Austin vs. Langston (Aug. 30, 2008) Penalties yards..........................172...............Stephen F. Austin vs. Langston (Aug. 30, 2008)

2009 SOUTHLAND CONFERENCE FOOTBALL

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Highest Totals Allowed By

95

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2008 Southland Opponent Lows

96

Lowest Totals Allowed By Total offense yards.................... 96...............McNeese State vs. Southern Virginia (Sept. 27, 2008) Total offense yards/play......... 2.2...............McNeese State vs. Southern Virginia (Sept. 27, 2008)....................................................................... [44-96] Rushing yards............................. 11...............Central Arkansas vs. UC Davis (Sept. 6, 2008) Rushing attempts...................... 17...............Two times, last by Northwestern State at Stephen F. Austin (Nov. 22, 2008) Yards per rush............................ 0.6...............Central Arkansas vs. UC Davis (Sept. 6, 2008)...................................................................................... [20-11] Longest rush..................................6...............Central Arkansas vs. UC Davis (Sept. 6, 2008) Passing attempts..........................9...............Southeastern La. at Nicholls (Nov. 22, 2008) Passing yards............................... 51...............McNeese State vs. Southern Virginia (Sept. 27, 2008) Yards per completion.............. 4.0...............Stephen F. Austin vs. Kentucky Wesleyan (Oct. 11, 2008)................................................................ [16-64] Passes completed.........................3...............Stephen F. Austin at Nicholls (Oct. 18, 2008) Pass completion pct..............29.4...............Northwestern State vs. Nicholls (Oct. 11, 2008).....................................................................................[5-17] Longest pass............................... 11...............Stephen F. Austin vs. Kentucky Wesleyan (Oct. 11, 2008) First downs......................................7...............McNeese State vs. Southern Virginia (Sept. 27, 2008) 1st downs rushing........................1...............McNeese State at Sam Houston State (Oct. 18, 2008) 1st downs passing........................1...............Stephen F. Austin at Nicholls (Oct. 18, 2008) 1st downs by penalty..................0...............Northwestern State vs. Texas A&M-Commerce (Aug. 30, 2008)

0...............Stephen F. Austin vs. Langston (Aug. 30, 2008)

0...............Texas State vs. Angelo State (Aug. 30, 2008)

0...............Southeastern La. at Mississippi State (Sept. 6, 2008)

0...............Central Arkansas vs. UC Davis (Sept. 6, 2008)

0...............Stephen F. Austin at TCU (Sept. 6, 2008)

0...............Central Arkansas vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff (Sept. 13, 2008)

0...............McNeese State vs. Southern Virginia (Sept. 27, 2008)

0...............Central Arkansas at Tulsa (Sept. 27, 2008)

0...............Nicholls at Northern Iowa (Oct. 2, 2008)

0...............Nicholls at Northwestern State (Oct. 11, 2008)

0...............Northwestern State vs. Nicholls (Oct. 11, 2008)

0...............Texas State vs. Central Arkansas (Oct. 18, 2008)

0...............Sam Houston State vs. McNeese State (Oct. 18, 2008)

0...............Southeastern La. vs. Northwestern State (Oct. 18, 2008)

0...............McNeese State at Southeastern La. (Nov. 1, 2008)

0...............Northwestern State at Texas State (Nov. 1, 2008)

0...............Stephen F. Austin at Sam Houston State (Nov. 1, 2008)

0...............Central Arkansas vs. Northwestern State (Nov. 8, 2008)

0...............Nicholls at Texas State (Nov. 15, 2008) Penalties..........................................2...............Seven times, last by Texas State vs. Nicholls (Nov. 15, 2008) Penalties yards............................ 10...............Two times, last by Texas State vs. Nicholls (Nov. 15, 2008)

Brent Grimes, Central Arkansas 2009 SOUTHLAND CONFERENCE FOOTBALL

Wesley Eckles, Northwestern State

2008 Southland Individual Highs Points scored............................... 30...............Grimes, Brent (Central Arkansas) at Stephen F. Austin, Nov. 15, 2008 Touchdowns...................................5...............Grimes, Brent (Central Arkansas) at Stephen F. Austin, Nov. 15, 2008 TD responsibility...........................7...............Moses, Jeremy (Stephen F. Austin) vs. Langston, Aug. 30, 2008.................................................. [1R, 6P] Points scored kicking............... 14...............Two times, last by Ireland, Andrew (Texas State) at Stephen F. Austin, Oct. 25, 2008.[2 FG, 8 PAT] Total offense yards..................508...............Bomar, Rhett (Sam Houston State) vs. Southeastern La., Nov. 15, 2008.............................. [2R, 506P] Total offense plays.................... 93...............Moses, Jeremy (Stephen F. Austin) at Sam Houston State, Nov. 1, 2008.................................[8R, 85P] Total offense yards/play.......29.5...............Ware, Eric (Central Arkansas) vs. Sam Houston State, Oct. 11, 2008...............................................[2-59] Rushing yards...........................242...............Pendland, Toddrick (McNeese State) vs. Stephen F. Austin, Nov. 8, 2008 Rushing attempts...................... 39...............Pendland, Toddrick (McNeese State) vs. Stephen F. Austin, Nov. 8, 2008 Yards per rush..........................29.5...............Ware, Eric (Central Arkansas) vs. Sam Houston State, Oct. 11, 2008...............................................[2-59] Rushing TDs....................................5...............Grimes, Brent (Central Arkansas) at Stephen F. Austin, Nov. 15, 2008 Longest rush............................... 73...............Aston, James (Sam Houston State) at Central Arkansas, Oct. 11, 2008 Passing yards.............................506...............Bomar, Rhett (Sam Houston State) vs. Southeastern La., Nov. 15, 2008 Passing attempts....................... 85...............Moses, Jeremy (Stephen F. Austin) at Sam Houston State, Nov. 1, 2008 Passing TDs.....................................6...............Moses, Jeremy (Stephen F. Austin) vs. Langston, Aug. 30, 2008 Longest pass............................... 91...............George,B. (Texas State) at Sam Houston State, Nov. 22, 2008 Passes completed...................... 57...............Moses, Jeremy (Stephen F. Austin) at Sam Houston State, Nov. 1, 2008 Had intercepted............................4...............Two times, last by Moses, Jeremy (Stephen F. Austin) vs. Northwestern State, Nov. 22, 2008 Pass completion pct........... 100.0...............Five times, last by Fontenot, Mark (McNeese State) vs. Nicholls, Oct. 25, 2008 and................... [2-2] Toon, Clint (Texas State) at Stephen F. Austin, Oct. 25, 2008............................................................... [2-2] Receiving yards........................235...............Houston, Catron (Sam Houston State) vs. Southeastern La., Nov. 15, 2008 Receptions................................... 13...............Two times, last by Brooks, Duane (Stephen F. Austin) at McNeese State, Nov. 8, 2008 Yards per catch........................54.5...............Conner, Richard (McNeese State) vs. Nicholls, Oct. 25, 2008.......................................................... [2-109] Receiving TDs.................................3...............Six times, last by Edison, Dominique (Stephen F. Austin) at McNeese State, Nov. 8, 2008 Longest reception..................... 91...............Zwinggi, Stan (Texas State) at Sam Houston State, Nov. 22, 2008 Field goal attempts......................5...............Turner, Jeff (Southeastern La.) at Louisiana Tech, Sept. 20, 2008 Field goals made...........................4...............Turner, Jeff (Southeastern La.) at Louisiana Tech, Sept. 20, 2008 Longest field goal...................... 48...............Two times, last by Ireland, Andrew (Texas State) at Sam Houston State, Nov. 22, 2008 Field goal pct........................ 100.0...............18 times, last by Ireland, Andrew (Texas State) at Montana, Nov. 29, 2008................................... [2-2] PAT kicks attempted....................9...............Two times, last by Ireland, Andrew (Texas State) vs. Texas Southern, Oct. 4, 2008 PAT kicks made..............................9...............Two times, last by Ireland, Andrew (Texas State) vs. Texas Southern, Oct. 4, 2008 Punts.............................................. 10...............Samples, Cody (Southeastern La.) at Sam Houston State, Nov. 15, 2008 Yards punted.............................417...............Samples, Cody (Southeastern La.) at Sam Houston State, Nov. 15, 2008................................[10-417] Longest punt............................... 76...............Bercegeay, Blake (McNeese State) vs. Texas State, Oct. 11, 2008 Punting avg..............................58.0...............Bercegeay, Blake (McNeese State) vs. Texas State, Oct. 11, 2008.................................................. [2-116] Punt returns....................................5...............Two times, last by Whitehead, Steven (McNeese State) at Sam Houston State, Oct. 18, 2008 Punt return yards....................... 75...............Webb, Lardarius (Nicholls) vs. Stephen F. Austin, Oct. 18, 2008 Longest punt return................. 75...............Webb, Lardarius (Nicholls) vs. Stephen F. Austin, Oct. 18, 2008 Punt return TDs.............................1...............Three times, last by Webb, Lardarius (Nicholls) vs. Stephen F. Austin, Oct. 18, 2008 Punt return avg.......................21.7...............Brooks, Duane (Stephen F. Austin) vs. Northwestern State, Nov. 22, 2008...................................[3-65] Kick returns.....................................8...............Brewer, Wonseleh (Sam Houston State) at Central Arkansas, Oct. 11, 2008 Kick return yards......................192...............Henry, Bernardo (McNeese State) at Central Arkansas, Nov. 22, 2008 Kick return avg........................59.3...............Webb, Lardarius (Nicholls) at Northwestern State, Oct. 11, 2008................................................. [3-178] Longest kick return................... 95...............Perry, Justin (Northwestern State) vs. Southeastern Oklahoma, Sept. 27, 2008 Kick return TDs..............................1...............Four times, last by Bush,Karrington (Texas State) at Sam Houston State, Nov. 22, 2008 Interceptions..................................2...............Three times, last by Eckles, Wesley (Northwestern State) at Stephen F. Austin, Nov. 22, 2008 Interception return yds........... 70...............Jenkins, Darrell (McNeese State) vs. Delta State, Sept. 6 2008 Interception return avg........11.0...............Eckles, Wesley (Northwestern State) at Stephen F. Austin, Nov. 22, 2008.....................................[2-22] Longest interception rtn......... 70...............Jenkins, Darrell (McNeese State) vs. Delta State, Sept. 6 2008 Interception return TDs..............1...............14 times, last by Riggs, Gary (Northwestern State) at Stephen F. Austin, Nov. 22, 2008 and

Nelson, Allen (McNeese State) at Central Arkansas, Nov. 22, 2008 All-purpose yards....................307...............Pendland, Toddrick (McNeese State) vs. Stephen F. Austin, Nov. 8, 2008 Tackles........................................21.0...............Williams, Jabara (Stephen F. Austin) vs. Northwestern State, Nov. 22, 2008................................[3-18] Sacks............................................. 4.0...............Knicky, Tim (Stephen F. Austin) vs. South Dakota State, Sept. 27, 2008.......................................... [4-0] Tackles for loss........................... 5.0...............Knicky, Tim (Stephen F. Austin) vs. South Dakota State, Sept. 27, 2008.......................................... [5-0]

2009 SOUTHLAND CONFERENCE FOOTBALL

C E N T R A L A R K A N S A S • M c N E E S E S T A T E • N I C H O L L S • N O R T H W E S T E R N S T A T E • S A M H O U S T O N S T A T E • S O U T H E A S T E R N L O U I S I A N A • S T E P H E N F. A U S T I N • T E X A S S T A T E

Highest Totals Made By

97

C E N T R A L A R K A N S A S • M c N E E S E S T A T E • N I C H O L L S • N O R T H W E S T E R N S T A T E • S A M H O U S T O N S T A T E • S O U T H E A S T E R N L O U I S I A N A • S T E P H E N F. A U S T I N • T E X A S S T A T E

2008 Southland Team NCAA Statistics Rankings

98

McNeese State

Category Rank Rushing Offense 10 Passing Offense 34 Total Offense 3 Scoring Offense 3 Rushing Defense 32 Pass Efficiency Defense 84 Total Defense 61 Scoring Defense 86 Net Punting 77 Punt Returns 47 Kickoff Returns 26 Turnover Margin 27 Pass Defense 96 Passing Efficiency 11 Sacks 31 Tackles For Loss 74 Sacks Allowed 25

Actual National Leader 228.27 VMI 235.82 Portland St. 464.09 Cal Poly 37.55 Cal Poly 118.91 Northern Ariz.

132.95 Grambling 350.82 Morgan St. 29.27 Yale 31.68 Dartmouth 9.86 Citadel 21.87 Florida A&M .55 Grambling 231.91 North Dakota St. 150.42 Wofford 2.27 Northern Ariz.

5.73 Morgan St. 1.27 Wofford

Category Rank Rushing Offense 14 Passing Offense 115 Total Offense 85 Scoring Offense 56 Rushing Defense 80 Pass Efficiency Defense 98 Total Defense 101 Scoring Defense 107 Net Punting 9 Punt Returns 26 Kickoff Returns 29 Turnover Margin 118 Pass Defense 108 Passing Efficiency 32 Sacks 84 Tackles For Loss 90 Sacks Allowed 14

Actual National Leader 208.11 VMI 102.67 Portland St. 310.78 Cal Poly 25.67 Cal Poly 169.33 Northern Ariz.

140.16 Grambling 420.22 Morgan St. 34.67 Yale 35.67 Dartmouth 12.15 Citadel 21.68 Florida A&M -1.78 Grambling 250.89 North Dakota St. 135.97 Wofford 1.56 Northern Ariz.

5.00 Morgan St. 1.00 Wofford

Nicholls

Northwestern State

Category Rank Rushing Offense 32 Passing Offense 70 Total Offense 58 Scoring Offense 49 Rushing Defense 58 Pass Efficiency Defense 76 Total Defense 84 Scoring Defense 78 Net Punting 61 Punt Returns 95 Kickoff Returns 9 Turnover Margin 48 Pass Defense 94 Passing Efficiency 75 Sacks T-62 Tackles For Loss 88 Sacks Allowed 69

Actual National Leader 172.67 VMI 182.25 Portland St. 354.92 Cal Poly 26.67 Cal Poly 145.42 Northern Ariz.

129.70 Grambling 374.92 Morgan St. 28.25 Yale 32.86 Dartmouth 6.28 Citadel 23.02 Florida A&M .17 Grambling 229.50 North Dakota St. 118.98 Wofford 1.92 Northern Ariz.

5.08 Morgan St. 2.08 Wofford

Sam Houston State

Category Rank Rushing Offense 79 Passing Offense 4 Total Offense 5 Scoring Offense 10 Rushing Defense 56 Pass Efficiency Defense 80 Total Defense 97 Scoring Defense 104

Actual 119.30 338.00 457.30 35.30 145.10 131.78 406.30 33.10

National Leader VMI Portland St. Cal Poly Cal Poly Northern Ariz.

Grambling Morgan St. Yale

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Actual SLC 357.45 1 372.18 5 487.45 1 44.36 1 59.82 1 87.85 4 213.42 1 10.50 2 37.40 7 19.67 2 26.71 4 1.85 2 116.82 2 169.92 1 3.82 3 9.42 3 .42 3

Actual SLC 357.45 2 372.18 7 487.45 7 44.36 7 59.82 4 87.85 6 213.42 4 10.50 6 37.40 2 19.67 1 26.71 5 1.85 7 116.82 4 169.92 4 3.82 7 9.42 7 .42 1

Actual SLC 357.45 4 372.18 6 487.45 5 44.36 6 59.82 3 87.85 2 213.42 2 10.50 1 37.40 6 19.67 4 26.71 2 1.85 4 116.82 1 169.92 7 3.82 4 9.42 6 .42 5

Actual SLC 357.45 5 372.18 2 487.45 2 44.36 3 59.82 2 87.85 3 213.42 3 10.50 5

Net Punting Punt Returns Kickoff Returns Turnover Margin Pass Defense Passing Efficiency Sacks Tackles For Loss Sacks Allowed

2 37.20 Dartmouth 103 5.57 Citadel 91 18.38 Florida A&M 42 .30 Grambling 112 261.20 North Dakota St. 37 132.99 Wofford 28 2.30 Northern Ariz.

77 5.60 Morgan St. 86 2.40 Wofford

Southeastern Louisiana

Category Rank Rushing Offense 106 Passing Offense 17 Total Offense 66 Scoring Offense 45 Rushing Defense 84 Pass Efficiency Defense 74 Total Defense 103 Scoring Defense 100 Net Punting 34 Punt Returns 100 Kickoff Returns 23 Turnover Margin 16 Pass Defense 105 Passing Efficiency 31 Sacks 68 Tackles For Loss 68 Sacks Allowed 118

Actual National Leader 83.42 VMI 257.25 Portland St. 340.67 Cal Poly 27.25 Cal Poly 173.58 Northern Ariz.

129.35 Grambling 422.67 Morgan St. 32.42 Yale 34.08 Dartmouth 5.80 Citadel 21.98 Florida A&M .83 Grambling 249.08 North Dakota St. 136.64 Wofford 1.83 Northern Ariz.

5.83 Morgan St. 3.83 Wofford

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Category Rank Rushing Offense 112 Passing Offense 3 Total Offense 13 Scoring Offense 14 Rushing Defense 87 Pass Efficiency Defense 107 Total Defense 109 Scoring Defense 115 Net Punting 17 Punt Returns 55 Kickoff Returns 65 Turnover Margin 104 Pass Defense 111 Passing Efficiency 52 Sacks 16 Tackles For Loss 46 Sacks Allowed 62

Category Rank Rushing Offense 25 Passing Offense 12 Total Offense 8 Scoring Offense 7 Rushing Defense 86 Pass Efficiency Defense 92 Total Defense 112 Scoring Defense 96 Net Punting 21 Punt Returns 118 Kickoff Returns 3 Turnover Margin 63 Pass Defense 114 Passing Efficiency 14 Sacks T62 Tackles For Loss 84 Sacks Allowed 19

Actual National Leader 69.92 VMI 345.75 Portland St. 415.67 Cal Poly 35.00 Cal Poly 179.92 Northern Ariz.

147.51 Grambling 437.17 Morgan St. 39.58 Yale 34.85 Dartmouth 9.06 Citadel 19.76 Florida A&M -.92 Grambling 257.25 North Dakota St. 128.39 Wofford 2.58 Northern Ariz.

6.33 Morgan St. 1.92 Wofford

Texas State

Actual National Leader 184.08 VMI 269.15 Portland St. 453.23 Cal Poly 36.38 Cal Poly 174.69 Northern Ariz.

135.39 Grambling 443.08 Morgan St. 31.31 Yale 34.72 Dartmouth 2.69 Citadel 24.15 Florida A&M -.08 Grambling 268.38 North Dakota St. 147.25 Wofford 1.92 Northern Ariz.

5.38 Morgan St. 1.15 Wofford

37.40 19.67 26.71 1.85 116.82 169.92 3.82 9.42 .42

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Actual SLC 357.45 6 372.18 4 487.45 6 44.36 5 59.82 5 87.85 1 213.42 5 10.50 4 37.40 5 19.67 5 26.71 3 1.85 1 116.82 3 169.92 3 3.82 6 9.42 2 .42 7

Actual SLC 357.45 7 372.18 1 487.45 4 44.36 4 59.82 7 87.85 7 213.42 6 10.50 7 37.40 3 19.67 3 26.71 6 1.85 6 116.82 5 169.92 6 3.82 1 9.42 1 .42 4

Actual SLC 357.45 3 372.18 3 487.45 3 44.36 2 59.82 6 87.85 5 213.42 7 10.50 3 37.40 4 19.67 7 26.71 1 1.85 5 116.82 7 169.92 2 3.82 4 9.42 5 .42 2

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Nicholls

Punting..................................................Patrick Dolan.....................................9................... 42.39............. Brett Arnold, Massachusetts............................... 45.22.........................1 Kickoff Returns...................................Lardarius Webb................................4................... 29.50............. Kevin Teel, Hampton............................................. 36.87.........................1 Field Goals............................................Ross Schexnayder........................ T8......................1.33............. Andrew Wilcox, Elon.................................................1.83.........................1

Northwestern State

Rushing.................................................Byron Lawrence............................ 41................... 84.83............. Herb Donaldson, Western Ill.............................162.18.........................3 Kickoff Returns...................................Justin Perry..................................... 15................... 26.00............. Kevin Teel, Hampton............................................. 36.87.........................2 Field Goals............................................Robert Weeks............................... t20......................1.17............. Andrew Wilcox, Elon.................................................1.83.........................3

Sam Houston State

Rushing.................................................James Ashton................................ 35................... 88.60............. Herb Donaldson, Western Ill.............................162.18.........................2 Passing Efficiency..............................Rhett Bomar................................... 34.................135.30............. Jonathan Dally, Cal Poly.....................................171.55.........................4 Total Offense.......................................Rhett Bomar......................................2.................354.20............. Dominic Randolph, Holy Cross........................356.09.........................1 Receiving Yards Per Game..............Catron Houston...............................9.................100.20............. John Matthews, San Diego...............................134.36.........................1 Punting..................................................Derrick Raymer.............................. 23................... 41.02............. Brett Arnold, Massachusetts............................... 45.22.........................2 Field Goals............................................Taylor Wilkins................................. 16......................1.20............. Andrew Wilcox, Elon.................................................1.83.........................2 Scoring..................................................James Aston................................. t16......................8.40............. Trevyn Smith, Weber State.................................. 12.00.........................2 Taylor Watkins............................... 23......................7.70........................................................................................................................................5 All-Purpose Runners.........................James Aston................................... 26.................140.70............. Nick Miller, Southern Utah................................195.36.........................3

Catron Houston............................ 48.................124.80........................................................................................................................................5 Sacks......................................................Chris Brown.................................. t16........................ .75............. Greg Peach, Eastern Washington.........................1.64.........................2

Southeastern Louisiana

Passing Efficiency..............................Brian Babin..................................... 32.................136.21............. Jonathan Dally, Cal Poly.....................................171.55.........................3 Total Offense.......................................Brian Babin..................................... 23.................247.75............. Dominic Randolph, Holy Cross........................356.09.........................3 Kickoff Returns...................................Marquis Powell.............................. 20................... 25.42............. Kevin Teel, Hampton............................................. 36.87.........................3 Tackles...................................................Mark Newbill.................................. 36......................9.09............. Nathan Williams, Murray State........................... 14.92.........................2

Stephen F. Austin

Passing Efficiency..............................Jeremy Moses................................ 41.................131.35............. Jonathan Dally, Cal Poly.....................................171.55.........................5 Total Offense.......................................Jeremy Moses...................................3.................329.33............. Dominic Randolph, Holy Cross........................356.09.........................2 Receptions Per Game.......................Duane Brooks................................ 12......................6.80............. John Matthews, San Diego....................................9.27.........................1

Dominique Edison..................... t36......................5.58........................................................................................................................................3 Receiving Yards Per Game..............Duane Brooks................................ 22................... 86.30............. John Matthews, San Diego...............................134.36.........................3

Dominique Edison....................... 25................... 84.67........................................................................................................................................4 Punting..................................................Drew Nelson................................... 30................... 40.58............. Brett Arnold, Massachusetts............................... 45.22.........................3 Punt Returns........................................Duane Brooks................................ 41......................8.59............. Andre Roberts, Citadel......................................... 19.21.........................1 Kickoff Returns...................................Vincent Pervis................................ 39................... 23.78............. Kevin Teel, Hampton............................................. 36.87.........................5 Scoring..................................................Dominique Edison..................... t11......................9.00............. Trevyn Smith, Weber State.................................. 12.00.........................1 Sacks......................................................Tim Knicky..........................................5........................ .92............. Greg Peach, Eastern Washington.........................1.64.........................1 Tackles...................................................Jabara Williams.................................9................... 11.00............. Nathan Williams, Murray State........................... 14.92.........................1 Tackles For Loss..................................Tim Knicky..........................................8......................1.71............. Greg Peach, Eastern Washington.........................2.05.........................1

Texas State

Rushing.................................................Karrington Bush............................ 45................... 81.92............. Herb Donaldson, Western Ill.............................162.18.........................4 Passing Efficiency..............................Bradley George................................6.................158.88............. Jonathan Dally, Cal Poly.....................................171.55.........................1 Total Offense.......................................Bradley George............................. 39.................223.25............. Dominic Randolph, Holy Cross........................356.09.........................5 Receptions Per Game.......................Cameron Luke............................... 34......................5.62............. John Matthews, San Diego....................................9.27.........................2 Receiving Yards Per Game..............Cameron Luke............................... 11................... 97.54............. John Matthews, San Diego...............................134.36.........................2 Kickoff Returns...................................Karrington Bush............................ 22................... 25.12............. Kevin Teel, Hampton............................................. 36.87.........................4 Field Goals............................................Andrew Ireland........................... t30......................1.08............. Andrew Wilcox, Elon.................................................1.83.........................4 Scoring..................................................Cameron Luke............................... 21......................7.85............. Trevyn Smith, Weber State.................................. 12.00.........................4 Andrew Ireland............................. 27......................7.62........................................................................................................................................6 Karrington Bush............................ 71......................6.46......................................................................................................................................10 All-Purpose Runners.........................Karrington Bush...............................6.................179.23............. Nick Miller, Southern Utah................................195.36.........................1 Tackles...................................................Courtney Smith............................. 39......................8.92............. Nathan Williams, Murray State........................... 14.92.........................4

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McNeese State

Category Player Rank Actual National Leader Actual SLC Rank Rushing.................................................Toddrick Pendland..........................6.................130.09............. Herb Donaldson, Western Ill.............................162.18.........................1 Passing Efficiency..............................Derrick Fourroux........................... 12.................146.24............. Jonathan Dally, Cal Poly.....................................171.55.........................2 Total Offense.......................................Derrick Fourroux........................... 30.................241.09............. Dominic Randolph, Holy Cross........................356.09.........................4 Receptions Per Game.......................Steven Whitehead........................ 49......................5.18............. John Matthews, San Diego....................................9.27.........................4 Receiving Yards Per Game..............Steven Whitehead........................ 42................... 73.64............. John Matthews, San Diego...............................134.36.........................5 Scoring..................................................Toddrick Pendland..................... t19......................8.18............. Trevyn Smith, Weber State.................................. 12.00.........................3 All-Purpose Runners.........................Toddrick Pendland..........................8.................175.18............. Nick Miller, Southern Utah................................195.36.........................2 Steven Whitehead........................ 28.................133.82........................................................................................................................................4

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Fred Dean

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Team Regular-Season Championship McNeese State.....................................................................................12 Lamar ....................................................................................................... 4 Northwestern State.............................................................................. 4 Sam Houston State.............................................................................. 3 UT Arlington........................................................................................... 3 Stephen F. Austin.................................................................................. 2 Texas State.............................................................................................. 2 Nicholls..................................................................................................... 1 *Louisiana Tech..................................................................................... 8 *Arkansas State..................................................................................... 7 *Louisiana-Monroe.............................................................................. 4 *Troy.......................................................................................................... 3 *North Texas........................................................................................... 2 *Trinity ..................................................................................................... 1 * Indicates former Southland team

McNeese State, 12 Southland Championships

Year-By-Year Southland Champions 1964........................................................................................................... Lamar 1965........................................................................................................... Lamar 1966.............................................................................................. UT Arlington .................................................................................................................... Lamar 1967.............................................................................................. UT Arlington 1968...........................................................................................Arkansas State 1969...........................................................................................Arkansas State 1970...........................................................................................Arkansas State 1971...........................................................................................Louisiana Tech .................................................................................................................... Lamar .................................................................................................................... Trinity 1972...........................................................................................Louisiana Tech 1973...........................................................................................Louisiana Tech 1974...........................................................................................Louisiana Tech 1975...........................................................................................Arkansas State 1976.......................................................................................... McNeese State 1977...........................................................................................Louisiana Tech 1978...........................................................................................Louisiana Tech

Texas State, 2005 Southland Champion 2009 SOUTHLAND CONFERENCE FOOTBALL

....................................................................................................Arkansas State 1979.......................................................................................... McNeese State 1980.......................................................................................... McNeese State 1981.............................................................................................. UT Arlington 1982...........................................................................................Louisiana Tech 1983................................................................................................ North Texas .............................................................................................Louisiana-Monroe 1984...........................................................................................Louisiana Tech 1985...........................................................................................Arkansas State 1986...........................................................................................Arkansas State 1987....................................................................................Louisiana-Monroe 1988.................................................................................Northwestern State 1989..................................................................................... Stephen F. Austin 1990....................................................................................Louisiana-Monroe 1991.......................................................................................... McNeese State ...........................................................................................Sam Houston State 1992....................................................................................Louisiana-Monroe 1993.......................................................................................... McNeese State 1994................................................................................................ North Texas 1995.......................................................................................... McNeese State 1996............................................................................................................... Troy 1997.......................................................................................... McNeese State ..........................................................................................Northwestern State 1998.................................................................................Northwestern State 1999............................................................................................................... Troy .............................................................................................. Stephen F. Austin 2000............................................................................................................... Troy 2001..................................................................................Sam Houston State ................................................................................................... McNeese State 2002.......................................................................................... McNeese State 2003.......................................................................................... McNeese State 2004.................................................................................Northwestern State ...........................................................................................Sam Houston State 2005........................................................................................................Nicholls ...........................................................................................................Texas State 2006.......................................................................................... McNeese State 2007.......................................................................................... McNeese State 2008..................................................................................................Texas State

Postseason Honors

Offensive Player of the Year

1964.........................................................None selected 1965..................................................Jackie Hall, Trinity 1966................................................. Phil Primm, Trinity 1967...................................Mike Baylor, UT Arlington 1968..................... Frank McGuigan, Arkansas State 1969..........................Jim Lindsey, Abilene Christian 1970..........................Jim Lindsey, Abilene Christian 1971.......................... Kenny Lantrip, Louisiana Tech 1972................................. Roger Carr, Louisiana Tech 1973........................... Denny Duron, Louisiana Tech 1974................... Charles McDaniel, Louisiana Tech 1975..............................David Hines, Arkansas State 1976............................ Derrick Jensen, UT Arlington ........................... John Henry White, Louisiana Tech 1977............................ Derrick Jensen, UT Arlington 1978...................................Roy Dewalt, UT Arlington 1979...................................Roy Dewalt, UT Arlington 1980....................Stephen Starring, McNeese State 1981......................... Buford Jordan, McNeese State 1982.......................... Matt Dunigan, Louisiana Tech 1983.....................................Greg Carter, North Texas 1984...........................Scotty Caldwell, UT Arlington 1985...................................Burton Murchison, Lamar 1986..........................Dwane Brown, Arkansas State 1987...............Stan Humphries, Louisiana-Monroe 1988......................................Scott Davis, North Texas 1989.................... Todd Hammel, Stephen F. Austin 1990.................... Cisco Richard, Louisiana-Monroe 1991.....................................Gilbert Price, Texas State 1992................ Roosevelt Potts, Louisiana-Monroe 1993..................... Robert Cobb, Louisiana-Monroe 1994..........................Donald Wilkerson, Texas State 1995......Clarence Matthews, Northwestern State 1996................Patrick Palmer, Northwestern State 1997......................Mikhael Ricks, Stephen F. Austin 1998................Montressa Kirby, Jacksonville State 1999............ Chris Chaloupka, Sam Houston State 2000......................Tony Taylor, Northwestern State 2001...............................Wes Pate, Stephen F. Austin 2002................................... Vick King, McNeese State 2003................................... Vick King, McNeese State 2004............ Derrick Johnese, Northwestern State 2005........................................... Yale Vannoy, Nicholls 2006.......................... D.D. Terry, Sam Houston State 2007.....................Nathan Brown, Central Arkansas 2008................ Toddrick Pendland, McNeese State

Defensive Player of the Year

1964.........................................................None selected 1965....................................Vernon McManus, Lamar 1966.......................................Ken Ozee, UT Arlington 1967........................................Marvin Upshaw, Trinity 1968........................ Clovis Swinney, Arkansas State 1969........................ Clovis Swinney, Arkansas State

1970...........................Dennis Meyer, Arkansas State 1971...........................Dennis Meyer, Arkansas State 1972..................................Fred Dean, Louisiana Tech 1973.............................Joe McNeely, Louisiana Tech 1974..................................Fred Dean, Louisiana Tech 1975............... Jerry Muckensturm, Arkansas State 1976................................Roy Painter, Arkansas State 1977....................... Larry Anderson, Louisiana Tech ............................... Wesley Williams, Arkansas State 1978.......................... Ardis McCann, Louisiana Tech 1979................... Johnny Robinson, Louisiana Tech 1980........................... Daryl Burckel, McNeese State 1981....................... Rusty Guilbeau, McNeese State 1982......................Bruce Daigle, Louisiana-Monroe 1983............................................Eugene Seale, Lamar 1984............................ Doug Landry, Louisiana Tech 1985............................ Doug Landry, Louisiana Tech 1986....................... Walter Johnson, Louisiana Tech .............................................. Ed Fleming, North Texas 1987...........John Kulakowski, Northwestern State 1988.............................Eric Lokey, Stephen F. Austin 1989................ David Whitmore, Stephen F. Austin 1990...............................Mike Pierce, McNeese State 1991................. Andre Carron, Northwestern State 1992...............................Terry Irving, McNeese State 1993...............................Terry Irving, McNeese State 1994................... Vincent Landrum, McNeese State 1995........................Kavika Pittman, McNeese State 1996.....................................................Pratt Lyons, Troy 1997.................Tony Maranto, Northwestern State 1998.............................Charles Ayro, McNeese State 1999.............................................. Anthony Rabb, Troy 2000.......................Keith Davis, Sam Houston State 2001..................................Joe Judge, McNeese State 2002.........................Roy Locks, Northwestern State 2003......................Brent Hafford, Stephen F. Austin 2004............. Jamall Johnson, Northwestern State 2005........................................Fred Evans, Texas State 2006............................ Bryan Smith, McNeese State 2007......................................Kareem Moore, Nicholls 2008..............................Larry Hart, Central Arkansas

Freshman of the Year

1964-77..................................................None selected 1978............................... Jessie Clark, Louisiana Tech 1979.................Lee Charles Wright, Arkansas State 1980.........................Buford Jordon, McNeese State .................................... Joey Granger, McNeese State 1981..............................Willie Wiggins, UT Arlington 1982............................ Doug Landry, Louisiana Tech 1983....................... Walter Johnson, Louisiana Tech 1984..........................Dwane Brown, Arkansas State 1985............................Brian McZeal, McNeese State 1986............................... Matt Stover, Louisiana Tech 1987......................................Scott Davis, North Texas 1988.............. Chuck Rawlinson, Stephen F. Austin 1989.............................. Ken Naquin, McNeese State 1990......................Cedric Walker, Stephen F. Austin 1991............................Eric Acheson, McNeese State ................................................Darryl Pounds, Nicholls 1992............................Kerry Joseph, McNeese State 1993..........................Zach Bronson, McNeese State 1994.................................Claude Mathis, Texas State 1995................ Jeremiah Trotter, Stephen F. Austin 1996.............Victor McKnight, Sam Houston State 1997...........Matt Dominguez, Sam Houston State 1998........................... Jessie Burton, McNeese State 1999....................Reggie Stancil, Jacksonville State 2000................................................. Josh Son, Nicholls 2001.......................................LeJuan Walker, Nicholls 2002...................Tony Tompkins, Stephen F. Austin 2003...................Chance Dennis, Stephen F. Austin 2004...................................... Broderick Cole, Nicholls 2005..................... Blake Bercegeay, McNeese State

2006....................Derrick Fourroux, McNeese State 2007.............................Karrington Bush, Texas State 2008..........Simmie Yarborough, Southeastern La.

Newcomer of the Year

1964-90..................................................None selected 1991................ Wendal Lowrey, Louisiana-Monroe 1992.............................Terrance Brown, North Texas 1993..................... Irving Spikes, Louisiana-Monroe 1994............................ Chad Reeves, McNeese State 1995..................... Tim Denton, Sam Houston State 1996............................................John Emery, Nicholls 1997................Ronnie Powell, Northwestern State 1998................................Spergon Wynn, Texas State 1999............ Chris Chaloupka, Sam Houston State 2000....................................... Demontray Carter, Troy 2001.........................Craig Nall, Northwestern State 2002........................ Roderick Royal, McNeese State 2003............. Jamall Johnson, Northwestern State 2004........................................Fred Evans, Texas State 2005....................................... Joseph Tobias, Nicholls 2006......................................Kareem Moore, Nicholls 2007.................................... Lardarius Webb, Nicholls 2008.....................Duane Brooks, Stephen F. Austin

Coach of the Year

1964.......................Bennie Ellender, Arkansas State 1965............................ Chena Gilstrap, UT Arlington 1966........................... Burley Bearden, UT Arlington 1967........................... Burley Bearden, UT Arlington 1968.......................Bennie Ellender, Arkansas State 1969.......................Bennie Ellender, Arkansas State 1970.......................Bennie Ellender, Arkansas State ......................................................Vernon Glass, Lamar 1971....................Maxie Lambright, Louisiana Tech 1972....................Maxie Lambright, Louisiana Tech 1973....................Maxie Lambright, Louisiana Tech 1974.............................................Vernon Glass, Lamar 1975............................Bill Davidson, Arkansas State 1976............................. Jack Doland, McNeese State 1977....................Maxie Lambright, Louisiana Tech 1978............................Bill Davidson, Arkansas State 1979......................Ernie Duplechin, McNeese State 1980..............Sam Robertson, Louisiana-Lafayette 1981..................................... Bud Elliott, UT Arlington 1982...............................Billy Brewer, Louisiana Tech 1983................................. Corky Nelson, North Texas 1984............................ A. L. Williams, Louisiana Tech 1985......................... Larry Lacewell, Arkansas State 1986......................... Larry Lacewell, Arkansas State 1987.......................... Pat Collins, Louisiana-Monroe 1988................Sam Goodwin, Northwestern State 1989........................ Lynn Graves, Stephen F. Austin 1990......................... Bobby Keasler, McNeese State 1991......................... Bobby Keasler, McNeese State ......................Ron Randleman, Sam Houston State 1992.................... Dave Roberts, Louisiana-Monroe 1993......................... Bobby Keasler, McNeese State 1994.................................... Matt Simon, North Texas 1995......................... Bobby Keasler, McNeese State 1996...................................... Darren Barbier, Nicholls 1997................Sam Goodwin, Northwestern State .................................. Bobby Keasler, McNeese State 1998................Sam Goodwin, Northwestern State 1999..............................................Larry Blakeney, Troy 2000..............................................Larry Blakeney, Troy 2001.............Ron Randleman, Sam Houston State 2002..............................................Daryl Daye, Nicholls 2003............................. Tommy Tate, McNeese State 2004.................... Scott Stoker, Northwestern State 2005............................................ Jay Thomas, Nicholls 2006................................Matt Viator, McNeese State 2007................................Matt Viator, McNeese State 2008........................Clint Conque, Central Arkansas

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Player of the Year

1964-93..................................................None selected 1994...................................Mitch Maher, North Texas 1995............................Kerry Joseph, McNeese State 1996.................................Claude Mathis, Texas State 1997.................................Claude Mathis, Texas State 1998............. Jermaine Jones, Northwestern State 1999............ Chris Chaloupka, Sam Houston State 2000.........................................C.J. Carroll, Texas State 2001................. Josh McCown, Sam Houston State 2002.......................... Hadley Prince, McNeese State 2003....................................B.J. Sams, McNeese State 2004.....................Dustin Long, Sam Houston State 2005................................... Barrick Nealy, Texas State 2006................. Steven Whitehead, McNeese State 2007............................. Bryan Smith, McNeese State 2008.....................Nathan Brown, Central Arkansas

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Offense Rushing Year GP TC Avg 1976 66 3,437 3.94 1977 67 3,370 3.43 1978 65 3,303 3.54 1979 66 3,139 3.70 1980 66 3,100 3.72 1981 66 3,132 3.95 1982 66 3,026 3.74 1983 77 3,790 3.48 1984 77 3,673 3.33 1985 77 3,591 3.62 1986 65 2,952 3.70 1987 77 3,344 3.58 1988 77 3,358 3.44 1989 77 3,217 3.56 1990 77 3,377 3.85 1991 88 3,953 3.64 1992 88 4,012 3.90 1993 88 3,900 4.40 1994 77 3,237 4.19 1995 64 2,652 4.22 1996 77 3,342 4.39 1997 88 3,479 3.95 1998 88 3,404 3.64 1999 88 3,352 3.93 2000 87 3,521 4.11 2001 77 3,139 4.07 2002 83 3,577 4.12 2003 69 3,058 4.57 2004 69 2,942 4.21 2005 74 3,056 4.37 2006 78 2,837 4.36 2007 89 3,622 4.52 2008 91 3,239 4.24

Bold indicates Southland Conference record high.

Nathan Brown, Central Arkansas 2009 SOUTHLAND CONFERENCE FOOTBALL

GAvg 204.9 172.5 179.7 176.0 174.7 187.4 171.6 171.2 158.7 168.7 168.0 155.5 149.9 148.8 168.8 163.4 177.8 193.4 176.2 174.8 190.4 156.3 140.6 149.5 166.3 166.0 177.5 202.6 179.6 180.6 158.5 183.9 151.1

Att 1,205 1,301 1,246 1,424 1,470 1,538 1,752 1,568 1,653 1,839 1,490 1,935 1,914 2,101 1,826 2,030 2,054 2,034 1,793 1,654 1,862 2,249 2,274 2,557 2,144 1,994 1,915 1,864 1,893 2,182 2,033 2,528 3,095

Passing Total Pct GAvg Avg GAvg 45.6 123.7 4.67 328.6 44.6 126.6 4.29 299.1 42.2 117.5 4.25 297.1 46.9 130.5 4.43 306.5 46.8 132.8 4.44 307.5 46.8 146.5 4.72 334.0 47.4 171.2 4.73 342.8 46.2 126.2 4.27 297.4 42.8 124.9 4.10 283.6 47.4 163.4 4.71 332.2 48.3 152.0 4.68 320.0 48.5 175.4 4.83 331.0 48.0 170.0 4.67 319.9 53.6 193.4 4.96 342.2 48.2 139.9 4.57 308.7 47.9 128.1 4.29 291.4 48.9 157.0 4.86 334.7 51.9 171.6 5.40 365.0 52.3 162.2 5.18 338.4 50.2 174.3 5.19 349.1 49.2 162.7 5.22 353.1 52.9 187.3 5.28 343.5 53.5 180.7 4.98 321.3 51.7 201.4 5.23 350.9 51.3 155.9 4.95 322.2 55.4 195.9 6.57 361.8 52.5 157.1 5.06 334.7 53.3 197.3 5.61 399.9 56.4 207.7 5.53 387.3 53.5 201.2 5.63 381.8 55.5 163.8 5.16 322.2 58.9 204.2 5.61 388.2 59.0 255.0 5.83 406.1

Simmie Yarborough, Southeastern Louisiana

PPG 22.6 17.4 18.6 19.2 19.0 18.3 21.0 15.6 17.1 19.7 21.3 21.7 21.0 21.4 18.5 17.9 22.6 27.5 24.1 24.1 23.7 23.4 23.2 24.2 22.9 26.6 25.0 30.1 28.6 28.3 20.1 26.7 32.8

Defensive Statistical Trends in the Southland

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Jeremiah Trotter, Stephen F. Austin

GAvg 196.2 157.5 183.9 169.5 193.8 181.8 168.3 163.1 142.1 147.8 164.1 149.6 132.6 141.6 148.4 151.4 159.9 177.5 143.1 144.4 165.0 137.8 123.7 166.9 150.7 135.6 158.9 202.6 152.4 157.2 155.1 187.5 155.9

Att 1,209 1,266 1,199 1,407 1,637 1,561 1,873 1,802 1,769 2,010 1,616 1,987 2,015 2,249 2,025 2,106 2,245 2,176 2,024 1,812 1,954 2,322 2,356 2,379 2,294 2,252 2,038 1,995 2,027 2,123 2,098 2,508 3,135

Passing Total Pct GAvg Avg GAvg 41.9 112.9 4.43 309.1 44.9 119.0 4.06 276.5 46.0 122.5 4.34 306.4 46.3 119.6 4.17 289.1 47.2 157.8 4.86 351.6 48.7 159.3 4.94 341.1 49.3 185.4 4.79 353.7 45.2 134.4 4.22 297.4 44.5 137.6 4.11 279.7 47.1 166.3 4.51 314.1 48.0 165.4 4.76 329.5 49.4 172.6 4.65 322.2 46.3 160.7 4.29 293.3 51.6 205.5 4.91 347.1 50.3 174.2 4.66 322.5 48.4 137.9 4.31 289.2 49.5 172.0 4.87 331.9 53.2 177.1 5.27 354.6 52.9 170.7 4.70 313.7 52.8 191.5 5.00 335.8 47.9 155.1 4.76 320.1 51.9 176.0 4.86 313.8 52.0 183.9 4.80 307.7 52.1 187.5 5.17 354.4 50.9 170.2 4.88 320.9 53.2 200.9 5.03 336.4 52.0 165.6 4.98 324.4 51.9 200.1 5.79 402.7 55.3 206.1 5.25 358.3 52.3 203.1 5.44 360.3 57.3 184.2 5.37 339.3 57.3 208.7 5.86 396.2 58.6 251.4 5.72 407.4

PPG 19.7 16.2 18.6 16.2 21.8 19.6 21.0 14.6 17.1 17.4 21.3 21.8 18.2 21.2 19.9 18.1 22.2 26.5 20.7 21.0 20.3 20.6 21.7 25.0 21.1 23.0 22.9 27.3 26.4 27.1 23.9 29.1 31.7

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Defense Rushing Year GP TC Avg 1976 66 3,397 3.81 1977 67 3,399 3.20 1978 65 3,390 3.53 1979 66 3,172 3.53 1980 66 3,142 4.07 1981 66 2,996 4.01 1982 66 2,996 3.71 1983 77 3,629 3.46 1984 77 3,469 3.16 1985 77 3,351 3.40 1986 65 2,881 3.70 1987 77 3,353 3.44 1988 77 3,249 3.14 1989 77 3,094 3.41 1990 77 3,209 3.56 1991 88 3,804 3.50 1992 88 3,747 3.76 1993 88 3,741 4.20 1994 77 3,112 3.54 1995 64 2,483 3.72 1996 77 3,219 3.95 1997 88 3,356 3.61 1998 88 3,252 3.35 1999 88 3,652 4.02 2000 87 3,424 3.83 2001 77 2,894 3.61 2002 83 3,369 3.91 2003 69 2,806 4.98 2004 69 2,686 3.92 2005 74 2,988 3.89 2006 78 2,833 4.27 2007 89 3,508 4.75 2008 91 3,346 4.24

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Rushing Offense

Year School GAvg. 1964 Abilene Christian.........................212.3 1965 Abilene Christian.........................208.0 1966 UT Arlington.................................163.2 1967 Lamar..............................................183.4 1968 Arkansas State..............................169.5 1969 Arkansas State..............................215.9 1970 Arkansas State..............................224.9 1971 Trinity..............................................209.0 1972 Arkansas State..............................229.5 1973 Arkansas State..............................264.8 1974 Arkansas State..............................215.3 1975 Arkansas State..............................340.5 1976 UT Arlington.................................286.6 1977 UT Arlington.................................245.0 1978 UT Arlington.................................306.3 1979 UT Arlington.................................301.4 1980 McNeese State.............................297.7 1981 McNeese State.............................281.0 1982 Arkansas State..............................252.9 1983 Arkansas State..............................250.7 1984 Arkansas State..............................279.5 1985 Arkansas State..............................260.9 1986 Arkansas State..............................296.3 1987 Sam Houston State.....................243.9 1988 Northwestern State....................198.8 1989 McNeese State.............................207.6 1990 Texas State . ..................................278.2 1991 Texas State.....................................287.8 1992 Texas State . ..................................252.9 1993 Stephen F. Austin........................256.9 1994 Nicholls...........................................258.0 1995 Stephen F. Austin .......................212.6 1996 Troy..................................................256.2 1997 Stephen F. Austin........................195.3 1998 Northwestern State....................184.4 1999 Stephen F. Austin........................231.5 2000 Jacksonville State........................193.9 2001 Jacksonville State........................226.5 2002 Nicholls...........................................253.0 2003 Nicholls...........................................312.6 2004 Nicholls...........................................249.3 2005 Nicholls...........................................364.8 2006 Nicholls...........................................233.9 2007 Nicholls...........................................266.4 2008 McNeese State.............................228.3

Passing Offense

Year School GAvg. 1964 Trinity .............................................125.3 1965 UT Arlington.................................170.3 1966 Lamar .............................................163.6 1967 UT Arlington.................................174.4 1968 Abilene Christian.........................273.8 1969 Abilene Christian.........................274.3 1970 Abilene Christian.........................267.0 1971 Louisiana Tech..............................218.0 1972 Abilene Christian.........................197.2 1973 Louisiana Tech..............................170.5 1974 Louisiana Tech..............................159.9 1975 Louisiana Tech..............................222.6 1976 Louisiana Tech..............................245.2 1977 Louisiana Tech..............................232.0 1978 Louisiana Tech..............................185.0

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1979 Lamar .............................................248.1 1980 Louisiana Tech..............................201.9 1981 Lamar .............................................217.6 1982 Louisiana Tech..............................276.8 1983 Louisiana Tech..............................209.8 1984 Louisiana Tech..............................185.6 1985 Louisiana-Monroe.......................262.9 1986 Louisiana-Monroe.......................227.4 1987 Louisiana-Monroe.......................286.6 1988 North Texas...................................230.0 1989 Stephen F. Austin........................362.4 1990 Louisiana-Monroe.......................207.5 1991 Louisiana-Monroe.......................220.5 1992 Louisiana-Monroe.......................249.8 1993 Louisiana-Monroe.......................283.1 1994 North Texas...................................268.6 1995 Texas State.....................................248.1 1996 McNeese State.............................228.8 1997 Jacksonville State........................263.3 1998 Nicholls...........................................215.8 1999 Sam Houston State.....................296.5 2000 Sam Houston State.....................212.9 2001 Sam Houston State.....................280.1 2002 Stephen F. Austin........................222.0 2003 Texas State.....................................260.8 2004 Sam Houston State.....................358.5 2005 Stephen F. Austin........................283.5 2006 Texas State.....................................201.4 2007 Central Arkansas.........................293.0 2008 Stephen F. Austin........................345.8

Total Offense

Year School GAvg. 1964 Abilene Christian.........................292.3 1965 Lamar .............................................317.6 1966 Arkansas State..............................299.8 1967 Lamar .............................................355.3 1968 Abilene Christian.........................378.0 1969 Abilene Christian.........................380.4 1970 Abilene Christian.........................267.0 1971 Louisiana Tech..............................411.1 1972 Louisiana Tech..............................362.6 1973 Louisiana Tech..............................395.8 1974 Louisiana Tech..............................370.0 1975 Louisiana Tech..............................399.4 1976 Louisiana Tech..............................414.5 1977 Louisiana Tech..............................385.7 1978 UT Arlington.................................391.0 1979 UT Arlington.................................391.3 1980 McNeese State.............................379.6 1981 McNeese State.............................401.2 1982 Louisiana-Monroe.......................392.3 1983 Louisiana-Monroe.......................366.8 1984 Arkansas State..............................359.9 1985 Louisiana-Monroe.......................381.2 1986 Arkansas State..............................378.9 1987 Sam Houston State.....................445.8 1988 Northwestern State....................401.4 1989 Stephen F. Austin........................487.1 1990 Texas State . ..................................361.2 1991 Texas State . ..................................381.4 1992 Louisiana-Monroe.......................453.2 1993 Louisiana-Monroe.......................472.8 1994 North Texas...................................392.8 1995 Stephen F. Austin........................404.5

1996 Northwestern State....................400.5 1997 Stephen F. Austin........................408.1 1998 Northwestern State....................380.5 1999 Sam Houston State.....................420.9 2000 McNeese State.............................387.9 2001 Sam Houston State.....................437.4 2002 Stephen F. Austin .......................388.6 2003 Texas State.....................................443.4 2004 Sam Houston State.....................471.4 2005 Texas State . ..................................439.1 2006 Texas State . ..................................351.6 2007 Central Arkansas.........................452.2 2008 McNeese State.............................464.1

Scoring Offense

Year School GAvg. 1964 Abilene Christian........................... 16.7 1965 Abilene Christian........................... 21.8 1966 Arkansas State................................ 24.7 1967 Lamar................................................ 24.8 1968 UT Arlington................................... 26.4 1969 Abilene Christian........................... 31.7 1970 Abilene Christian........................... 33.3 1971 Louisiana Tech................................ 27.4 1972 Louisiana Tech................................ 27.1 1973 Louisiana Tech................................ 26.5 1974 Louisiana Tech................................ 29.4 1975 Arkansas State................................ 32.3 1976 Louisiana Tech................................ 30.5 1977 Louisiana Tech................................ 25.5 1978 McNeese State............................... 25.0 1979 UT Arlington................................... 31.1 1980 McNeese State............................... 27.6 1981 McNeese State............................... 28.7 1982 Louisiana-Monroe......................... 28.5 1983 North Texas..................................... 23.5 1984 Arkansas State................................ 26.9 1985 Arkansas State................................ 26.3 1986 Arkansas State................................ 27.6 1987 Sam Houston State....................... 35.6 1988 Northwestern State...................... 30.2 1989 Stephen F. Austin.......................... 36.4 1990 Texas State....................................... 24.4 1991 Texas State....................................... 27.9 1992 Louisiana-Monroe......................... 35.3 1993 Louisiana-Monroe......................... 39.2 1994 North Texas..................................... 29.4 1995 Stephen F. Austin.......................... 31.7 1996 Troy.................................................... 33.4 1997 McNeese State............................... 30.0 1998 McNeese State............................... 33.5 1999 Stephen F. Austin.......................... 35.4 2000 McNeese State............................... 27.3

Troy.................................................... 27.3 2001 Sam Houston State....................... 37.5 2002 McNeese State............................... 31.9 2003 Nicholls............................................. 35.4 2004 Sam Houston State....................... 37.0 2005 Texas State....................................... 37.0 2006 McNeese State............................... 25.2 2007 McNeese State............................... 35.2 2008 Central Arkansas........................... 37.5

McNeese State............................... 37.5

Year-By-Year Statistical Trends Year School GAvg. 1964 UT Arlington.................................144.9 1965 UT Arlington................................... 87.7 1966 Trinity .............................................105.5 1967 Trinity ............................................... 61.2 1968 Arkansas State..............................105.8 1969 Arkansas State..............................106.0 1970 Arkansas State..............................117.5 1971 Louisiana Tech..............................105.4 1972 Louisiana Tech..............................128.5 1973 Louisiana Tech..............................109.7 1974 Arkansas State..............................110.1 1975 Arkansas State..............................101.4 1976 McNeese State.............................164.2 1977 Louisiana Tech..............................106.1 1978 Arkansas State..............................144.3 1979 UT Arlington.................................110.3 1980 McNeese State.............................119.5 1981 Arkansas State..............................123.5 1982 Louisiana-Monroe.......................124.1 1983 Louisiana-Monroe.......................109.8 1984 Arkansas State................................ 78.5 1985 Arkansas State................................ 96.3 1986 Arkansas State..............................108.8 1987 Sam Houston State.....................111.8 1988 Stephen F. Austin.......................... 83.6 1989 Stephen F. Austin.......................... 89.5 1990 Texas State.....................................134.7 1991 McNeese State............................... 99.0 1992 McNeese State.............................111.8 1993 McNeese State............................... 90.5 1994 Stephen F. Austin.......................... 91.0 1995 McNeese State............................... 60.9 1996 Troy..................................................130.5 1997 Troy.................................................... 96.2 1998 McNeese State............................... 93.1 1999 Troy.................................................... 97.3 2000 McNeese State............................... 98.5 2001 McNeese State............................... 84.7 2002 Northwestern State...................... 99.4 2003 Northwestern State....................112.4 2004 Northwestern State...................... 94.0 2005 Nicholls . ........................................120.0 2006 Northwestern State....................119.9 2007 McNeese State.............................153.2 2008 McNeese State.............................118.9

Passing Defense

Year School GAvg. 1964 Arkansas State................................ 64.6 1965 Arkansas State................................ 66.0 1966 Trinity ............................................... 89.2 1967 Arkansas State..............................111.6 1968 Trinity .............................................168.9 1969 Abilene Christian.........................136.9 1970 Abilene Christian.........................126.5 1971 UT Arlington.................................102.9 1972 Louisiana-Lafayette...................... 88.0 1973 Louisiana Tech................................ 74.3 1974 Louisiana Tech................................ 96.7 1975 Lamar .............................................101.2 1976 Lamar ............................................... 78.9 1977 Louisiana-Lafayette....................109.2 1978 Arkansas State................................ 95.8

1979 Louisiana-Lafayette....................100.9 1980 Louisiana Tech..............................120.8 1981 Louisiana-Lafayette....................127.4 1982 Arkansas State..............................160.5 1983 Louisiana Tech..............................111.4 1984 Louisiana Tech..............................105.5 1985 McNeese State.............................149.3 1986 Louisiana-Monroe.......................131.5 1987 Northwestern State....................133.6 1988 McNeese State.............................127.3 1989 Northwestern State....................164.0 1990 Sam Houston State.....................138.6 1991 Louisiana-Monroe.......................113.8 1992 Northwestern State....................150.8 1993 McNeese State............................... 85.5 1994 Nicholls...........................................118.8 1995 Texas State.....................................169.0 1996 Stephen F. Austin........................127.7 1997 McNeese State.............................146.5 1998 McNeese State.............................144.7 1999 Texas State.....................................146.5 2000 Sam Houston State.....................121.1 2001 McNeese State.............................168.9 2002 Stephen F. Austin........................144.0 2003 Northwestern State....................175.2 2004 Northwestern State....................180.7 2005 Texas State.....................................177.6 2006 Nicholls...........................................148.9 2007 Central Arkansas.........................185.2 2008 Northwestern State....................229.5

Total Defense

Year School GAvg. 1964 Arkansas State..............................195.1 1965 Arkansas State..............................225.0 1966 Trinity .............................................194.8 1967 Trinity .............................................207.4 1968 Arkansas State..............................275.5 1969 Arkansas State..............................309.0 1970 Arkansas State..............................270.0 1971 Louisiana Tech..............................272.3 1972 Louisiana Tech..............................236.1 1973 Louisiana Tech..............................184.0 1974 Arkansas State..............................234.5 1975 Arkansas State..............................215.7 1976 McNeese State.............................255.2 1977 Louisiana Tech..............................220.1 1978 Arkansas State..............................240.1 1979 UT Arlington.................................259.4 1980 Louisiana-Lafayette....................294.6 1981 Arkansas State..............................271.0 1982 Louisiana-Monroe.......................326.4 1983 Louisiana-Monroe.......................238.1 1984 Louisiana Tech..............................233.5 1985 Arkansas State..............................258.8 1986 Louisiana-Monroe.......................281.5 1987 Louisiana-Monroe.......................303.8 1988 Stephen F. Austin........................233.8 1989 Northwestern State....................321.3 1990 Sam Houston State.....................279.2 1991 McNeese State.............................242.4 1992 Louisiana-Monroe.......................319.3 1993 McNeese State.............................249.5 1994 McNeese State.............................259.5 1995 McNeese State.............................272.1

1996 Nicholls...........................................278.0 1997 McNeese State.............................245.3 1998 McNeese State.............................227.2 1999 Texas State.....................................271.1 2000 McNeese State.............................261.3 2001 McNeese State.............................253.6 2002 Northwestern State....................276.6 2003 Northwestern State....................287.3 2004 Northwestern State....................274.7 2005 Nicholls...........................................308.6 2006 Northwestern State....................299.4 2007 Nicholls...........................................352.5 2008 McNeese State.............................350.8

Scoring Defense

Year School GAvg. 1964 Arkansas State...................................7.3 1965 Arkansas State................................ 11.9 1966 Arkansas State................................ 12.1 1967 Arkansas State................................ 12.9 1968 Trinity ............................................... 14.6 1969 Arkansas State................................ 14.0 1970 Arkansas State................................ 11.3 1971 Louisiana-Lafayette...................... 15.2 1972 Louisiana-Lafayette...................... 11.3 1973 Louisiana Tech...................................5.9 1974 Louisiana Tech................................ 10.3 1975 Arkansas State...................................7.4 1976 Louisiana-Lafayette...................... 13.5 1977 Louisiana Tech................................ 12.1 1978 Arkansas State................................ 13.1 1979 McNeese State..................................9.8 1980 McNeese State............................... 12.5 1981 Arkansas State................................ 14.5 1982 Louisiana Tech................................ 14.3 1983 North Texas..................................... 10.6 1984 Louisiana Tech................................ 12.0 1985 McNeese State............................... 11.5 1986 Arkansas State................................ 11.9 1987 Stephen F. Austin.......................... 16.6 1988 Stephen F. Austin.......................... 10.1 1989 Northwestern State...................... 17.9 1990 Sam Houston State....................... 17.0 1991 McNeese State............................... 12.2 1992 Texas State....................................... 17.3 1993 McNeese State............................... 15.5 1994 McNeese State............................... 15.9 1995 McNeese State..................................8.9 1996 Troy.................................................... 14.0 1997 McNeese State............................... 10.5 1998 McNeese State............................... 12.4 1999 Troy.................................................... 18.2 2000 Troy.................................................... 14.5 2001 McNeese State............................... 17.5 2002 Nicholls............................................. 17.7 2003 Stephen F. Austin.......................... 20.9 2004 Stephen F. Austin.......................... 23.3 2005 Texas State....................................... 20.3 2006 Nicholls............................................. 20.7 2007 McNeese State............................... 18.3 2008 Central Arkansas........................... 25.7

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Rushing

Year Name, School 1964 Dennis Hagaman, AC 1965 Jacky Roland, AC 1966 Tery Gwin, ASU 1967 Tom Smiley, LU 1968 Frank McGuigan, ASU 1969 Calvin Harrell, ASU 1970 Calvin Harrell, ASU 1971 Calvin Harrell, ASU 1972 Enos Hicks, MCN 1973 David Mitchell, ASU 1974 Willie Harris, ASU 1975 Dennis Bolden, ASU 1976 Derrick Jensen, UTA 1977 Derrick Jensen, UTA 1978 Larry Lawrence, ASU 1979 Artie Shankle, MCN 1980 Theron McClendon, MCN 1981 Buford Jordan, MCN 1982 Scotty Caldwell, UTA 1983 Buford Jordan, MCN 1984 Scotty Caldwell, UTA 1985 Burton Murchison, LU 1986 Tony Citizen, MCN 1987 Luther Turner, SHSU 1988 Bill Jones, TXST 1989 Larry Centers, SFA 1990 Reggie Rivers, TXST 1991 Roosevelt Potts, ULM 1992 Greg Robinson, ULM 1993 Irving Spikes, ULM 1994 Donald Wilkerson, TXST 1995 Clarence Matthews, NWLA 1996 Claude Mathis, TXST 1997 Claude Mathis, TXST 1998 Jessie Burton, MCN 1999 Tony Taylor, NWLA 2000 Tony Taylor, NWLA 2001 Rondy Rogers, JSU 2002 Lee Davis, TXST 2003 Vick King, MCN 2004 Derrick Johnese, NWLA 2005 Barrick Nealy, TXST 2006 D.D. Terry, SHSU 2007 Byron Lawrence, NWLA 2008 Toddrick Pendland, MCN

Year Name, School 1964 Les Obie, TU 1965 Les Obie, TU 1966 Phil Primm, LU 1967 Randy McCollum, LU 1968 Jim Lindsey, AC 1969 Jim Lindsey, AC 1970 Jim Lindsey, AC 1971 Ken Lantrip, LTU 1972 Clint Longley, AC 1973 Denny Duron, LTU 1974 Barry Pollard, ULL 1975 Steve Haynes, LTU 1976 Steve Haynes, LTU 1977 Keith Thibodeaux, LTU 1978 Larry Haynes, LU 1979 Larry Haynes, LU 1980 Matt Dunigan, LTU 1981 Fred Hessen, LU 1982 John Holman, ULM 1983 David Brewer, LTU 1984 Don Richards, MCN 1985 Bubby Brister, ULM 1986 Scott Dieterich, MCN

Passing

TC 111 111 135 174 269 205 232 216 154 191 150 186 233 233 254 202 237 205 212 211 231 265 197 225 207 245 215 239 159 246 302 230 294 311 197 263 302 212 173 210 153 159 215 246 219

Yds. Avg. GAvg. 487 4.3 48.7 598 5.4 66.5 607 4.5 67.5 890 5.1 89.0 1,220 4.5 122.0 841 4.1 105.2 1,131 4.8 125.7 961 4.5 106.8 906 5.9 90.6 968 5.1 96.8 654 4.4 81.8 1,191 6.4 108.3 1,266 5.9 115.1 1,119 4.8 101.7 1,039 4.1 94.5 853 4.2 94.7 1,175 5.0 106.8 1,267 6.2 115.2 1,216 5.7 110.5 1,007 4.8 125.9 929 4.0 92.9 1,547 5.8 140.6 1,088 5.5 98.9 1,085 4.8 98.6 876 4.2 79.6 1,165 4.8 105.9 1,145 5.3 105.9 1,103 4.6 100.3 1,011 6.4 91.9 1,563 6.4 142.1 1,569 5.2 142.6 1,384 6.0 125.8 1,593 5.4 144.8 1,595 5.1 145.0 1,037 5.3 115.2 1,441 5.5 131.0 1,506 5.0 136.9 1,417 6.7 128.8 778 4.6 78.8 1,240 5.9 112.7 1,094 7.2 91.2 1,057 6.6 75.5 1,328 6.2 132.8 1,377 5.6 125.2 1,431 6.5 130.1

Att.-Cmp.-Int. 174-91-4 269-130-19 202-102-9 232-115-8 396-204-19 391-207-19 369-198-20 221-119-12 332-161-21 199-93- 8 169-75-13 104-66-6 216-120-11 260-137-17 184-92-11 398-231-18 313-149-13 366-180-16 462-218-16 329-161-21 217-112-9 342-191-14 279-141-11

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TD 7 8 16 14 18 19 22 13 9 13 4 9 16 9 8 21 9 14 20 9 2 17 9

Yds. 937 1,434 1,549 1,533 2,717 2,686 2,707 2,105 2,062 1,607 848 1,066 1,981 2,384 1,261 2,637 1,939 2,108 2,964 1,848 1,449 2,880 2,031

1987 Stan Humphries, ULM 1988 Scott Davis, UNT 1989 Todd Hammel, SFA 1990 Doug Pederson, ULM 1991 Eric Acheson, MCN 1992 Wendal Lowrey, ULM 1993 Robert Cobb, ULM 1994 Mitch Maher, UNT 1995 David Williams, TXST 1996 Tim Leger, MCN 1997 Blake Prejean, MCN 1998 Brad Zeller, NICH 1999 Chris Chaloupka, SHSU 2000 Slade Nagle, MCN 2001 Josh McCown, SHSU 2002 Scott Pendarvis, MCN 2003 Barrick Nealy, TXST 2004 Dustin Long, SHSU 2005 Barrick Nealy, TXST 2006 Danny Southall, SFA 2007 Nathan Brown, UCA 2008 Jeremy Moses, SFA

338-176-15 270-158-15 401-238-13 341-190-14 195-83-11 227-147-9 345-197-8 319-202-12 349-187-13 288-143-18 266-161-9 370-202-12 271-168-13 285-160-18 341-210-8 289-163-6 473-240-17 531-333-18 363-208-9 294-169-4 377-256-10 598-352-20

Total Offense

Year Name, School 1964 Les Obie, TU 1965 Les Obie, TU 1966 Phil Primm, LU 1967 Mike Baylor, UTA 1968 Jim Lindsey, AC 1969 Jim Lindsey, AC 1970 Jim Lindsey, AC 1971 Ken Lantrip, LTU 1972 Clint Longley, AC 1973 Denny Duron, LTU 1974 Johnnie Thibodeaux, MCN 1975 Roy Henry, ULL 1976 Steve Haynes, LTU 1977 Keith Thibodeaux, LTU 1978 Roy Dewalt, UTA 1979 Larry Haynes, LU 1980 Matt Dunigan, LTU 1981 Matt Dunigan, LTU 1982 Matt Dunigan, LTU 1983 Tim Langford, ASU 1984 Don Richards, MCN 1985 Bubby Brister, ULM 1986 Scott Dieterich, MCN 1987 Stan Humphries, ULM 1988 Scott Davis, UNT 1989 Todd Hammel, SFA 1990 Scott Davis, UNT 1991 Gilbert Price, TXST 1992 Mitch Maher, UNT 1993 Robert Cobb, ULM 1994 Mitch Maher, UNT 1995 David Williams, TXST 1996 Tim Leger, MCN 1997 Montressa Kirby, JSU 1998 Brad Zeller, NICH 1999 Chris Chaloupka, SHSU 2000 Slade Nagle, MCN 2001 Josh McCown, SHSU 2002 Scott Pendarvis, MCN 2003 Barrick Nealy, TXST 2004 Dustin Long, SHSU 2005 Barrick Nealy, TXST 2006 Danny Southall, SFA 2007 Nathan Brown, UCA 2008 Rhett Bomar, SHSU

TP Rush 205 47 342 155 276 211 307 177 515 23 450 -40 440 -15 323 128 409 160 260 56 268 319 230 301 259 -112 340 -59 316 841 449 -221 430 -73 425 54 527 113 341 573 330 158 425 -176 344 -34 414 146 434 439 487 -92 462 643 391 837 386 167 373 -43 398 175 390 -9 407 187 490 101 509 582 301 36 298 -25 431 354 354 -65 606 261 576 -12 522 1,057 403 418 438 132 517 187

18 12 34 9 1 16 29 25 18 15 13 13 21 15 29 11 21 39 21 8 26 41

2,622 2,409 3,915 2,152 975 2,190 3,008 2,840 2,395 2,361 2,420 2,367 2,503 1,983 2,884 2,050 2,608 3,277 2,875 1,877 3,084 4,026

Pass 937 1,434 1,549 1,384 2,717 2,686 2,707 2,105 2,062 1,607 1,221 1,135 1,981 2,384 870 2,637 1,939 1,898 2,843 1,156 1,449 2,880 2,031 2,622 2,409 3,915 1,550 954 2,090 3,008 3,015 2,395 2,361 2,816 2,367 2,503 1,983 2,884 2,050 3,129 4,588 2,875 1,877 2,084 3,355

Yds. 984 1,589 1,760 1,561 2,740 2,646 2,654 2,233 2,222 1,663 1,540 1,436 1,869 2,325 1,711 2,416 1,866 1,952 2,964 1,729 1,607 2,704 1,997 2,768 2,848 3,823 2,193 1,791 2,257 2,965 3,190 2,386 2,548 2,917 2,949 2,539 1,958 3,238 1,985 3,390 4,576 3,932 2,295 3,216 3,542

Year-By-Year Individual Statistical Leaders No. 36 73 40 47 66 82 60 50 40 38 29 53 77 59 37 59 34 34 34 61 46 43 47 54 62 49 43 61 47 49 56 46 63 46 53 61 57 66 44 78 52 63 99 56 47 60 51

All-Purpose Yards

Year Name, School 1978 Larry Lawrence, ASU 1979 Rodney Smith, ULL 1980 Theron McClendon, MCN 1981 Buford Jordan, MCN 1982 Scotty Caldwell, UTA 1983 Bobby Craighead, ULM 1984 Simon Jordan, MCN 1985 Burton Murchison, LU 1986 Flip Johnson, MCN 1987 Jeff Steele, ULM 1988 Jeff Steele, ULM 1989 Larry Centers, SFA 1990 Reggie Rivers, TXST 1991 Roosevelt Potts, ULM 1992 Roosevelt Potts, ULM 1993 Irving Spikes, ULM 1994 Donald Wilkerson, TXST 1995 Clarence Matthews, NWLA 1996 Claude Mathis, TXST 1997 Claude Mathis, TXST 1998 Jessie Burton, MCN

Rush 1,039 782 1,175 1,267 1,216 982 1,020 1,547 74 196 114 1,165 1,145 1,103 1,004 1,563 1,569 1,384 1,593 1,595 1,037

Yds. 358 765 405 727 982 1,214 1,042 740 1,018 545 497 926 1,382 1,274 642 842 579 368 547 911 604 523 672 860 939 749 512 481 713 535 1,050 643 977 890 620 1,005 805 1,156 495 1,304 749 889 1,383 786 391 1,035 1,002

TD 2 3 0 0 9 9 9 4 5 3 4 6 10 5 4 12 4 3 2 7 4 1 4 3 7 4 2 1 10 0 9 1 11 13 1 8 6 13 4 17 2 7 8 5 3 12 9

CPG 3.6 7.3 4.4 5.2 6.6 8.2 5.5 5.0 3.6 3.8 3.6 5.3 7.0 5.4 4.1 5.4 3.1 3.1 3.1 5.6 4.2 3.9 4.3 4.9 5.6 4.9 6.1 5.6 5.2 4.5 5.6 4.2 5.7 4.2 4.8 5.6 5.2 6.0 4.4 7.1 4.7 5.3 7.1 4.3 4.3 5.4 5.1

Rcv. Ret. 151 16 156 576 84 89 106 234 336 0 127 449 186 0 40 0 939 682 397 761 188 1,013 630 22 89 374 171 0 262 0 150 0 131 348 194 699 80 178 42 162 145 55

Yds. 1,206 1,514 1,348 1,607 1,552 1,558 1,206 1,587 1,695 1,354 1,315 1,817 1,608 1,274 1,266 1,713 2,048 2,277 1,851 1,799 1,237

1999 KaRon Coleman, SFA 929 219 489 1,637 2000 Tony Taylor, NWLA 1,506 122 141 1,769 2001 Rondy Rogers, JSU 1,417 186 0 1,603 2002 Tony Tompkins, SFA 688 255 852 1,795 2003 B.J. Sams, MCN 299 889 815 2,003 2004 Tony Tompkins, SFA 66 821 656 1,543 2005 Barrick Nealy, TXST 1,057 31 0 1,088 2006 D.D. Terry, SHSU 1,328 237 0 1,565 2007 Jay Lucas, SLU 1,239 485 0 1,724 2008 Karrington Bush, TXST 1,065 210 1,055 2,330 All-Purpose Running statistics were not compiled prior to the 1978 season.

Scoring

Year Name, School 1964 Obert Logan, TU 1965 Darrell LaFitte, LU 1966 Steve Gankiewicz, ASU 1967 Steve Gankiewicz, ASU 1968 Frank McGuigan, ASU 1969 Ronnie Vinson, AC Skipper Butler, UTA 1970 Don Harr, AC Calvin Harrell, ASU 1971 Charles McDaniel, LTU 1972 Glenn Berteau, LTU 1973 Steve Burks, ASU 1974 Charles McDaniel, LTU 1975 David Hines, ASU 1976 Arry Moody, LTU 1977 John Roveto, ULL 1978 George Yates, LTU 1979 Brian Happel, UTA 1980 Don Stump, MCN 1981 Buford Jordan, MCN 1982 Scotty Caldwell, UTA 1983 Tony Whittington, MCN 1984 Rickey Jemison, ASU 1985 George Benyola, LTU 1986 Scott Roper, ASU 1987 Luther Turner, SHSU 1988 Keith Chapman, UNT 1989 Tony Citizen, MCN 1990 Eric Wright, SFA 1991 Todd Scott, TXST 1992 Greg Robinson, ULM 1993 Jose Larios, MCN 1994 Jose Larios, MCN 1995 Clarence Matthews, NWLA

Terence Davis, MCN 1996 Claude Mathis, TXST 1997 Shonz LaFrenz, MCN 1998 Jessie Burton, MCN 1999 KaRon Coleman, SFA 2000 Lawrence Tynes, TROY 2001 Jonathon Cooper, SHSU 2002 John Marino, MCN 2003 John Marino, MCN 2004 Lance Garner, SHSU 2005 Broderick Cole, NICH 2006 D.D. Terry, SHSU 2007 Jay Lucas, SLU 2008 Brent Grimes, UCA

TD 11 7 13 9 15 9 0 13 13 17 11 18 15 17 17 0 10 0 0 18 13 0 11 0 0 20 0 15 10 12 14 0 0 13 13 17 0 19 16 0 17 0 0 0 13 16 15 21

XP 0 2 0 0 2 2 23 0 0 2 2 2 0 0 4 24 0 40 33 2 2 19 0 23 33 0 37 2 4 0 0 32 30 0 0 0 37 0 2 36 0 52 45 57 0 0 0 0

FG 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19 0 12 9 0 0 17 0 24 21 0 19 0 0 0 0 22 13 0 0 0 17 0 0 16 0 14 16 16 0 0 0 0

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Year Name, School 1964 Johnnie Jones, TU 1965 Truman Franks, TU 1966 Jackie Hall, TU 1967 Gerald Jumper, ASU 1968 Bill Lockey, AC 1969 Ronnie Vinson, AC 1970 Ronnie Vinson, AC 1971 Bill Hodge, TU 1972 Roger Carr, LTU 1973 Joe Browser, LU 1974 Pat Tilley, LTU 1975 Pat Tilley, LTU 1976 Billy Ryckman, LTU 1977 Rod Foppe, LTU 1978 Scooter Spruiell, LTU 1979 Howard Robinson, LU 1980 Sam Choice, LU Alfred Mask, LU

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First Team – Quarterback: Lee Obie, TUBacks: Obert Logan, TU; Dennis Hagaman, AC; Mike Love, AC. Ends: Bill Pagano, ASU; Johnny Jones, TU; Linemen: Larry Cox, AC; Jack Hall, UTA; Anthony Gillory, LU; Dan Summers, ASU; Vernon McManus, LU.

1965

Offense – Quarterback: Phil Primm, LU. Backs: Jackie Hall, Trinity; Harold LaFitte, LU; Mike Love, AC. Ends: Truman Franks, TU; Bill Kilgore, LU. Linemen: Larry Cox, AC; Ed Marcontell, LU; Ken LaJudice, UTA; Wade McLeod, AC; Dan Summers, ASU; Bob Utley, UTA. Defense – Linemen: Edwin Ckodre, TU; Dick Croxton, LU; Ken Ozee, UTA; H.K. Reeves, ASU. Linebackers: Mike Berta, ASU; Steve Jackson, UTA; Vernon McManus, LU. Backs: Mike Allman, LU; Tommy Young, AC; Jake David, Lamar; Dick Ritchey, ASU.

1966

Offense – Quarterback: Phil Primm, LU; Donnie Witwiski, TU. Backs: Jackie Hall, TU; Terry Gwin, ASU; Tom Smiley, LU. Ends: Gerald Jumper, ASU; Johnny Fuller, LU. Linemen: Ken Riley, UTA; Ed Marcontell, LU; Bob Diem, UTA; Spergon Wynn, LU; Ron Worthen, ASU. Defense – Linemen: Melvin Witt, UTA; Dick Croxton, LU; Marvin Upshaw, TU; Ken Ozee, UTA. Linebackers: Bernard Erickson, AC; Billy Woodlee, TU; Danny Jones, LU. Backs: Dick Ritchey, ASU; Robert Willbanks, UTA; Jack David, LU; Mike Barnes, UTA.

1967

Defense – Linemen: Chip Marcum, AC; Dave Muckensturm, ASU; Jack Kiser, AC; Gary Crockett, LU; Jack Stite, AC. Linebackers: Phil Martin, AC; Gary Cleve, ASU; Bruce Jackson, TU Backs: Dennis Meyer, ASU; Ernest Baptist, UTA; Eddy Mendl, AC; Walter Huntley, TU Punter: James Hamilton, ASU.

Defense – Linemen: Dick Croxton, LU; William Hines, TU; Marvin Upshaw, TU; Clovis Swinney, ASU. Linebackers: Richard Bjerke, LU; Bill Bergey, ASU; Fred Doerr, UTA. Backs: Robert Willbanks, UTA; Dick Ritchey, ASU; Bill Groberg, LU; Dean Bagley, AC. Punter: Kevin McClelland, ASU.

Offense – Quarterback: Ken Lantrip, LTU. Running Backs: Charles McDaniel, LTU; Calvin Harrell, ASU. Ends: Steve Lockhart, ASU; Erick Johnson, LTU. Linemen: Bill Keresztury, TU; Don Blair, ULL; Wayne Dorton, ASU; Louis Age, ULL; Phil Israel, LTU. Wide Receiver: Bill Hodge, TU Kicker: Joe Duran, ASU.

1968

Defense – Linemen: Steve Majka, TU; Dave Muckensturm, ASU; Fred Dean, LTU; Gary Crockett, LU. Linebackers: Hiram Burleson, UTA; Butch Murray, ASU; Bruce Jackson, TU Backs: Steve Laidlaw, TU; Ernest Baptist, UTA; Patrick Gibbs, LU; Dennis Meyer, ASU. Punter: Mike Swinney, LTU.

Defense – Linemen: William Hines, TU; Gary Crane, ASU; Richard Cummings, LU; Clovis Swinney, ASU; Greg Lens, TU Linebackers: Bill Bergey, ASU; Chip Bennett, AC; Fred Gough, UTA. Backs: Jim Marcum, UTA; Mike Stamps, UTA; Benny Lansford, LU; Steve Struble, ASU. Punter: Ronnie Boyette, TU.

Offense – Quarterback: Denny Duron, LTU. Running Backs: Dexter Bussey, UTA; Dough Matthews, LU; Enos Hicks, MCN. Ends: Roger Carr, LTU; Joe Bowser, LU; Jack DeGrenier, UTA. Linemen: Pat Greer, LTU; Charles Cantrell, LU; Nate Allen, MCN; Don Blair, ULL; Sonny Kennedy, AC. Kicker: Rhea Coppedge, UTA.

Offense – Quarterback: Mike Baylor, UTA. Backs: Tom Smiley, LU; Bill Kilgore, LU; Danny Griffin, UTA. Ends: Johnny Fuller, LU; Jimmy Thomas, UTA. Linemen: Bob Rash, AC; Ken Riley, UTA; Spergon Wynn, LU; Bob Diem, UTA; Ron Worthen, ASU; Darrell Mingle, LU. Kicker: Skipper Butler, UTA.

Offense – Quarterback: Jim Lindsey, AC. Backs: Frank McGuigan, ASU; Danny Griffin, UTA; Pat Holder, AC. Ends: Bill Lockey, AC; Dick Hill, UTA. Linemen: Bob Rash, AC; Jack Smith, ASU; Greg Bailey, UTA; Jim Anderson, TU; Dan Buckley, ASU. Kicker: Skipper Butler, UTA.

1969

Defense – Linemen: Les Vogel, ULL; Dave Muckensturm, ASU; Fred Dean, LTU; Ken Jones, ASU. Linebackers: Hiram Burleson, UTA; Ken Williams, ULL; Joe McNeely, LTU. Backs: John Causey, LTU; Ernest Baptist, UTA; Rondy Colbert, LU; Billy Blakeman, MCN. Punter: Steve Burks, ASU.

Defense – Linemen: Troy Patridge, UTA; Ken Roberts, AC; Clovis Swinney, ASU; Jack Kiser, AC; Gary Crockett, LU. Linebackers: Chip Bennett, AC; David Walls, ASU; Bruce Jackson, TU Backs: Mickey Eddleman, UTA; Kit Sommers, TU; Jerry Harvey, LU; Donnie Beshears, ASU. Punter: Skipper Butler, UTA.

Offense – Quarterback: Denny Duron, LTU. Running Backs: David Mitchell, ASU; Dexter Bussey, UTA; Glen Berteau, LTU. Wide Receivers: Roger Carr, LTU; Joe Bowser, LU. Tight End: James Klipsch, ASU. Linemen: Pat Greer, LTU; James Files, MCN; Doug Lowery, ASU; Jerry Reiman, ASU; Russell Bates, LTU. Kicker: Jerry Pope, LTU.

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1972

Offense – Quarterback: Jim Lindsey, AC. Backs: Calvin Harrell, ASU; Marshall Walls, ASU; Danny Griffin, UTA; Pat Holder, AC. Ends: Ronnie Vinson, AC; Ronnie Gebauer, LU. Linemen: Don Morrison, UTA; Jack Smith, ASU; Bill Phillips, ASU; Mordie Marcontell, LU; Dan Buckley, ASU. Kicker: Skipper Butler, UTA.

Offense – Quarterback: Jim Lindsey, AC. Backs: Calvin Harrell, ASU; Greg Oliver, Trinity; Don Harr, AC; Chet Douthit, ASU. Ends: Ronnie Vinson, AC; Steve Lockhart, ASU. Linemen: Bill Keresztury, TU; Wayne Walton, AC; Bill Phillips, ASU; David Smalley, AC; Bruce Jackson, TU Kicker: Bobby Gentry, ASU.

Vernon McManus, Lamar

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1973

Defense – Linemen: Les Vogel, ULL; Leon Babineaux, LU; Fred Dean, LTU; Neal O’Brien, ULL. Linebackers: David Neustrom, ULL; Joe McNeely, LTU; Randy Battaglio, MCN. Backs: John Causey, LTU; Wenford Wilborn, LTU; Rondy Colbert, LU; Billy Blakeman, MCN. Punter: Jerry Pope, LTU.

First-Team All-Southland Conference Offense – Quarterback: Johnnie Thibodeaux, MCN. Running Backs: Charles McDaniel, LTU; Willie Harris, ASU; Stan Winfrey, ASU. Wide Receivers: Pat Tilley, LTU; Ron Barnett, UTA. Tight End: Mike Barber, LTU. Linemen: John Manatt, ASU; Roy Waters, LTU; Keith Elliot, Lamar; Randy Crouch, LTU; James Files, MCN. Kicker: Jerry Pope, LTU. Defense – Linemen: Leon Babineaux, LU; Greg Griffin, MCN; Fred Dean, LTU; Dick Dixon, ASU; Donnie Davis, LU. Linebackers: Rickey Shirley, LTU; Mike Malham, ASU; Ronald Black, LU. Backs: Wenford Wilborn, LTU; Donald Hill, LU; Rondy Colbert, LU; Douglas Dutt, MCN. Punter: Jerry Pope, LTU.

1975

Offense – Quarterback: David Hines, ASU. Running Backs: Leroy Harris, ASU; John Henry White, LTU. Wide Receivers: Pat Tilley, LTU, Ron Barnett, UTA. Tight End: Mike Barber, LTU. Linemen: Bob Beckner, UTA; Gerald Eddings, LTU; Ken Jones, ASU; T.J. Humphreys, ASU; James Files, MCN. Kicker: Rafael Septien, ULL.

Defense – Linemen: Matt Burnett, LU; Ronnie Paggett, LTU; Keith Walker, ULL; Dwight Carey, UTA. Linebackers: Jimmy Blackshire, LTU; Curley White, LTU; Willie Thomas, UTA. Backs: Clarence Wallace, LU; Larry Anderson, LTU; Donnie Perry, LTU; Ron Irving, ULL. Punter: Terry McFarland, MCN.

1978

Offense – Quarterback: Roy Dewalt, UTA. Running Backs: Larry Lawrence, ASU; George Yates, LTU. Wide Receivers: Scooter Spruiell, LTU; Richard Ellender, MCN. Tight End: Danny Garrison, ASU. Linemen: Dewey Wakefield, UTA; Victor Enard, LU; Ray Martin, MCN; C.J. Lottinger, LTU; Jerry Castor, ASU. Kicker: Doug Dobbs, ASU. Defense – Linemen: Ardis McCann, LTU; Ken Chenier, ULL; Johnny Robinson, LTU; Keith Cox, ASU. Linebackers: Jimmy Blackshire, LTU; Wesley Williams, ASU; Frank Bartley, ULL. Backs: Charles Jefferson, MCN; Ron Irving, ULL; Jean Dornier, LTU; Guy Davis, UTA. Punter: Joe Slayton, ASU.

1979

Defense – Linemen: Jimmy Lisko, ASU; Robert Speer, ASU; Eddie Morgan, ASU; Dick Dixon, ASU; Rodney Bagley, LTU. Linebackers: Mike Malham, ASU; Jerry Muckensturm, ASU; G.A. Rodrigue, ULL. Backs: Ralph Phillips, MCN; Lloyd Walls, ASU; Donnie Perry, LTU; Preston Lanier, MCN. Punter: Dan Mullen, ASU.

Offense – Quarterback: Roy Dewalt, UTA. Running Backs: Artie Shankle, MCN; Rodney Smith, ULL. Wide Receivers: Howard Robinson, LU; Harry Price, MCN. Tight End: Alfred Mask, LU. Linemen: Victor Enard, LU; Ray Martin, MCN; Jerry Castor, ASU; Bill Harris, UTA; Jim Downing, MCN; Kevin Kogucz, UTA. Kicker: Don Stump, MCN.

1976

Defense – Linemen: Johnny Robinson, LTU; Andre Young, LTU; Dale Thomas, ULL; Mike Matocha, UTA. Linebackers: Willie Thomas, UTA; Ron Smith, ASU; Kurt Phoenix, LU. Backs: Rodney Breaux, ULL; Zack Jones, LTU; Tim Harris, MCN; Tom Murphy, MCN. Punter: Don Stump, MCN.

Offense – Quarterback: Roy Henry, ULL. Running Backs: Leroy Harris, ASU; Bobby Wilson, MCN; Derrick Jensen, UTA. Wide Receiver: Billy Ryckman, LTU. Tight End: Brent Albright, UTA. Guards: Bob Beckner, UTA; David Smalls, UTA. Tackles: T.J. Humphreys, ASU; Joel Mullins, ASU. Center: Barry Kimble, MCN. Kicker: Rafael Septien, ULL. Defense – Ends: Robert Speer, ASU; Keith Walker, ULL. Tackles: Donnie Davis, LU; David Fluke, UTA. Linebackers: Doug Fruge, MCN; Bob Rule, ULL; Willie Thomas, UTA. Cornerbacks: Charles Jefferson, MCN; Bill Bradshaw, UTA. Safeties: Roy Painter, ASU; Larry Anderson, LTU. Punter: Jerry Pope, LTU.

1977

Offense – Quarterback: Keith Thibodeaux, LTU. Running Backs: John Henry White, LTU; Derrick Jensen, UTA; Kevin Bell, LU. Wide Receiver: Rod Foppe, LTU. Tight End: Larry McCartney, LTU. Linemen: Butch Cook, ASU; Hugh Crisp, ASU; Victor Enard, LU; Ken Bonnette, LTU; Dewey Wakefield, UTA. Kicker: John Roveto, ULL.

1981

Offense – Quarterback: Stephen Starring, MCN. Running Backs: Buford Jordan, MCN; Maurice Carthon, ASU. Wide Receivers: Mark Brousse, MCN; Herbert Harris, LU. Tight End: Brent Anderson, ULL. Guards: Bret Martin, MCN; Danny Stout, UTA. Tackles: Roy Hinojosa, UTA; Lonnie Collins, MCN. Center: Mark Cannon, UTA. Kicker: Mike Marlow, LU. Defense – Ends: Rusty Guilbeau, MCN; Andy Martin, ULL. Tackles: Keith Pressley, UTA; Leveren Tillman, ASU. Noseguard: Joey Pender, LTU. Linebackers: Mike Morris, ASU; Tony Boles, LTU. Cornerbacks: Haywood Dejean, LTU; Leonard Smith, MCN. Free Safety: Andre Young, LTU. Strong Safety: Robert Davenport, MCN. Punter: Don Stump, MCN.

1982

Offense – Quarterback: Matt Dunigan, LTU. Running Backs: Burford Jordan, MCN; Scott Caldwell, UTA. Wide Receivers: Austin Kattenbraker, LTU; Tag Rome, ULM. Tight End: Bobby Craighead, ULM. Guards: Danny Stout, UTA; Bret Martin, MCN. Tackles: Lonnie Collins, MCN; Bruce Collie, UTA. Center: Arthur Christophe, ULM. Kicker: Roberto Dager, LTU. Defense – Ends: Trey Junkin, LTU; Terry Lee Williams, LU, Tackles: Brent Hargrove, UTA; Mike Nickel, LTU, Linebackers: Tony Boles, LTU; Mike Morris, ASU; Ricky Sanders, ULM, Cornerbacks: Leonard Smith, MCN; Rick Fishback, ASU, Free Safety: David Jones, LU, Strong Safety: Bruce Daigle, ULM, Punter: Bruce Gartman, ASU.

1980

Offense – Quarterback: Stephen Starring, MCN. Running Backs: Theron McClendon, MCN; Phillip Jessie, UTA. Wide Receivers: Leland Padgett, LTU; Sam Choice, LU. Tight End: Gary Lewis, UTA. Linemen: Bret Martin, MCN; Dennis Peoples, ULL; Tyronne Copper, ULL; Joey Gregory, MCN. Kicker: Don Stump, MCN. Defense – Linemen: Clay Carroll, MCN; Rusty Guilbeau, MCN; Johnny Robinson, LTU; Dale Thomas, ULL. Linebackers: Daryl Burckel, MCN; Bud McCluskey, UTA; Andre Young, LTU. Backs: Robert Davenport, MCN; Johnny Ray Smith, LU; Willie Allen, ULL; Lyn Bankston, LTU. Punter: Bruce Gartman, ASU.

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1985

Offense – Quarterback: Greg Carter, UNT. Running Backs: Buford Jordan, MCN; Scott Caldwell, UTA. Wide Receivers: Chris Tilley, LTU; Tag Rome, ULM. Tight End: Joey Evans, ULM. Guards: Mike Grantham, ULM; Dan Reeder, UNT. Tackles: Bruce Collie, UTA; Chris Weaver, ULM. Center: Mark Cannon, UTA. Kicker: Jesse Garcia, ULM.

Offense – Quarterback: Bubby Brister, ULM. Running Backs: Burton Murchison, LU; Rickey Jemison, ASU. Wide Receivers: Chris Jones, ULM; Keith Arbon, UTA. Tight End: Lester Mills, LTU. Guards: Randy Barnhill, ASU; Scott Davis, ULM. Tackles: Ken Hetherington, LTU; Ray Brown, ASU. Center: Clint Hailey, UTA. Kicker: George Benyola, LTU.

Defense – Ends: Ronnie Hickman, UNT; Barry Broussard, ULM. Tackles: Rayford Cooks, UNT; Benny Jones, ULM. Linebackers: Eugene Seale, LU; Doug Landry, LTU; Lester Harper, UNT. Cornerbacks: David Outley, ULM; Jerome Sims, ASU. Safeties: Bruce Daigle, ULM; Stacy Rayfield, UTA. Punter: John Starnes, UNT.

Defense – Ends: Walter Johnson, LTU; Marvin Neloms, ASU. Tackles: Michael Cline, ASU; Donald Washington, LTU. Nose Guard: Carter Ray Crawford, ASU. Linebackers: Doug Landry, LTU; Eugene Seale, LU. Cornerbacks: Tim McKyer, UTA; Greg Lee, ASU. Safeties: Doyle Adams, LTU; Mike Turner, ULM. Punter: Rickey Fernandez, LU.

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1986

Offense – Quarterback: Rodney Horn, ULM. Running Backs: Scott Caldwell, UTA; Simon Jordan, MCN. Wide Receivers: Rodney Clay, LU; Keith Ortego, MCN. Tight End: Joey Evans, ULM. Guards: Mike Grantham, ULM; Randy Barnhill, ASU. Tackles: Bruce Collie, UTA; Farrell Wilson, ASU. Center: Ed Troutt, ASU. Kicker: George Benyola, LTU.

Offense – Quarterback: Dwane Brown, ASU. Running Backs: Rickey Jemison, ASU; Garlon Powell, LTU. Wide Receivers: Paddy Doyle, LTU; Flip Johnson, MCN. Tight End: Tommy Jackson, ULM. Tackles: John Suskie, ASU; Clayton Shoemaker, LTU. Guards: Randy Barnhill, ASU; John Lott, UNT. Center: Jim Wiseman, ASU. Kicker: Scott Roper, ASU.

Defense – Ends: Walter Johnson, LTU; Marvin Neloms, ASU. Tackles: Donald Washington, LTU; Michael Cline, ASU. Linebackers: Doug Landry, LTU; Eugene Seale, LU; Ronnie Washington, ULM. Cornerbacks: Darrell Slater, ULM; Tim McKyer, UTA. Safeties: Jay Saad, UNT; Doyle Adams, LTU. Punter: John Starnes, UNT.

Defense – Linemen: Marvin Neloms, ASU; Mike Minter, UNT; Charlie Fredrick, ASU; Will Johnson, ULM; Fred Barnes, ASU. Linebackers: Walter Johnson, LTU; Ed Fleming, UNT; Lance White, UNT. Cornerbacks: Greg Lee, ASU; Mike Adams, ASU. Safeties: Vincent Barnett, ASU; Mike Rhone, UNT. Punter: Bron Beal, UNT.

1987

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Offense – Quarterback: Scott Davis, UNT. Running Backs: Larry Centers, SFA; Bill Jones, TXST. Wide Receivers: Marcus Camper, UNT, Floyd Turner, NWLA. Tight End: Jackie Harris, ULM. Tackles: Scott Bowles, UNT; Glenn Koch, MCN. Guards: Reggie Lawson, ULM; Zane Paschall, UNT. Center: Jeff Jackson, SFA. Kickers: Keith Chapman, UNT; Chuck Rawlinson, SFA. Defense – Ends: Keith Melcher, SFA; Andre Finley, SHSU. Tackles: David Gibbs, SFA; Rex Johnson, UNT. Linebackers: Eric Lokey, SFA; Lish Adams, SHSU; Leonard Parker, NWLA. Cornerbacks: Bruce Alexander, SFA; Kim Phillips, UNT. Safeties: Cyril Crutchfield, ULM; David Whitmore, SFA. Punter: Bron Beal, UNT.

1989

Offense – Quarterback: Todd Hammel, SFA. Running Backs: Larry Centers, SFA; Tony Citizen, MCN. Wide Receivers: Al Edwards, NWLA; Pat Jackson, SFA. Tight End: Jackie Harris, ULM. Tackles: Jeff Novak, TXST; Greg Bryant, SFA. Guards: Bo Alexander, SFA; Trent Lee, MCN. Center: Jeff Jackson, SFA. Kicker: Keith Chapman, UNT. Defense – Ends: Roderick Manning, UNT; Michael Bankston, SHSU. Tackles: Roderick Stansill, SFA; Mike Ober, SHSU. Linebackers: Andre Carron, NWLA; Byron Gross, UNT; Rod Moon, ULM. Cornerbacks: Randy Hilliard, NWLA; Kip Texada, MCN. Safeties: David Whitmore, SFA; Mike Pierce, MCN. Punter: Bart Bradley, SHSU.

1990

Offense – Quarterback: Stan Humphries, ULM. Running Backs: Luther Turner, SHSU; Darrin Collins, UNT. Wide Receivers: Eric Tennessee, TXST; Mike Manzullo, ULM. Tight End: Ricky Eggleston, SHSU. Tackles: John Clement, ULM; Scott Bowles, UNT. Guards: Floyd George, SHSU; Dwight Poole, UNT. Center: Kendell Nelson. Kicker: Teddy Garcia, ULM.

Offense – Quarterback: Scott Davis, UNT. Running Backs: Cisco Richard, ULM; Reggie Rivers, TXST. Wide Receivers: Eric Wright, SFA; John Tappin, NWLA. Tight End: Derrick Wright, SFA. Tackles: Scott Bowles, UNT; Jeff Kerby, SHSU. Guards: Reggie Lawson, ULM; Murphy Yates, SHSU. Center: John King, NWLA. Kicker: Eric Roberts, MCN.

Defense – Ends: John Kulakowski, NWLA; Gordon McFeders, UNT. Tackles: Claude Brumfield, ULM; Tom Middaugh, UNT. Linebackers: Lish Adams, SHSU; Brad Fulks, TXST; Eric Lokey, SFA. Cornerbacks: Kim Phillips, UNT; Richard Green, ULM. Safeties: Cyril Crutchfield, ULM; Billy Anderson, SHSU. Punter: Bron Beal, UNT.

Defense – Ends: Greg Necaise, NWLA; Anthony Williams, ULM. Tackles: Michael Bankston, SHSU; Norman Amos, ULM. Linebackers: Andre Carron, NWLA; Rod Moon, ULM; Chad Coleman, TXST; Byron Gross, UNT. Cornerbacks: Kip Texada, MCN; Cedric Walker, SFA. Safeties: Mike Pierce, MCN; Ron Davis, NWLA. Punter: Paul Alsbury, TXST.

First-Team All-Southland Conference 1994

Offense – Quarterback: Mitch Maher, UNT. Running Backs: Donald Wilkerson, TXST; Clarence Matthews, NWLA. Wide Receivers: David Brown, UNT; Chris Jefferson, SFA. Tight End: Luis Silva, UNT. Offensive Linemen: Ronald Cherry, MCN; John Rowland, TXST; Octus Polk, SFA; Michael LeBlanc, NICH; John Dippel, NWLA. Kicker: Adam Diel, NICH.

Defense – Defensive Linemen: Michael Bankston, SHSU; Willie Lacy, SHSU; Matt Shepherd, ULM; Michael Walker, NICH. Linebackers: Andre Carron, NWLA; David Temple, SFA; Terry Irving, MCN. Cornerbacks: Cedric Walker, SFA; Adrian Hardy, NWLA. Safeties: Rod Woodard, TXST; Darryl Pounds, NICH. Punter: Pat Neck, MCN. Return Specialist: Maurice Williams, TXST.

Defense – Defensive Linemen: Chris Roberson, SFA; Dana Scott, MCN; Kavika Pittman, MCN; Elvin Massenburge, SHSU; Willis Hudson, UNT. Linebackers: Vincent Landrum, MCN; Willie Mitchell, SFA; Steve Readeaux, NWLA. Cornerbacks: Terrance Shaw, SFA; Clarence Wiggins, NICH. Safeties: Zack Bronson, MCN; Darryl Pounds, NICH. Punter: Brian Desselles, NICH. Return Specialist: Claude Mathis, TXST.

1992

Offense – Quarterback: Wendal Lowrey, ULM. Running Backs: Greg Robinson, ULM; Roosevelt Potts, ULM. Wide Receivers: Vincent Brisby, ULM; Claude Stewart, SHSU. Tight End: Carlos Treadway, NWLA. Offensive Linemen: Marcus Spears, NWLA; Royce Nelson, NICH; Marty Posey, MCN; Vic Zordan, ULM; Spicer Sigman, TXST, Kicker: Ray Whitehead, TXST. Defense – Defensive Linemen: Eric Kidd, MCN; Matt Shepherd, ULM; James Folston, ULM; Dana Scott, MCN. Linebackers: Terry Irving, MCN; Bennie Bazley, ULM; Edward Moses, NWLA. Cornerbacks: Cedric Walker, SFA; Adrian Hardy, NWLA. Safeties: Darryl Pounds, NICH; Curtis Harrison, ULM. Punter: Pat Neck, MCN. Return Specialist: Darius Adams, NWLA.

1993

Offense – Quarterback: Robert Cobb, ULM. Running Backs: Irving Spikes, ULM; Charles Harris, SHSU. Wide Receivers: Stepfret Williams, ULM; Adam Henry, MCN. Tight End: Michael Warren, NWLA. Offensive Lineman: Marcus Spears, NWLA; Raymond Baptiste, ULM; Blayne Rush, MCN; John Barbee, ULM; Spicer Sigman, TXST. Kicker: Jose Larios, MCN. Defense – Defensive Lineman: Eric Kidd, MCN; James Folston, ULM; Dana Scott, MCN; Victor Carr, TXST. Linebackers: Terry Irving, MCN; Mike Everhart, SFA; Ed Moses, NWLA. Defensive Backs: Cedric Walker, SFA; Darryl Pounds, NICH; Lance Guidry, MCN; Zack Bronson, MCN. Punters: Pat Neck, MCN; Josh Farrell, SHSU. Return Specialist: Kevin Washington, ULM.

1995

1997

Offense – Quarterback: Blake Prejean, MCN. Running Backs: Claude Mathis, TXST; Ronnie Powell, NWLA. Wide Receivers: Mikhael Ricks, SFA; Patrick Palmer, NWLA. Tight End: Kevin Pesak, SHSU. Offensive Linemen: Reggie Nelson, MCN; Adam Means, TXST; Talton Russell, SFA; Archie Robinson, NWLA; Cleve Roberts, TROY. Place Kicker: Shonz LaFrenz, MCN. Defense – Defensive Linemen: Eugene Garner, SFA; Reggie Lowe, TROY; Blair Bradley, MCN; Marcus Spriggs,TROY. Linebackers: Charles Ayro, MCN; Jeremiah Trotter, SFA; Shawn Stucky, TROY. Cornerbacks: Jermaine Jones, NWLA; Clifford Ivory, TROY. Safeties: Clyde Williams, MCN; Tony Maranto, NWLA. Punter: Chad Stanley, SFA. Return Specialist: Donnie Ashley, MCN.

1998

Offense – Quarterback: Kerry Joseph, MCN. Running Backs: Henry Fields, MCN; Clarence Matthews, NWLA. Wide Receivers: Terence Davis, MCN; Kevin Goodwin, SFA. Tight End: Kevin Pesak, SHSU. Offensive Linemen: Lee Kirk, SFA; Marsh Buice, MCN; Joey Wylie, SFA; Darius Smith, SHSU; Jayson Hayes, NWLA. Kickers: Jose Larios, MCN; Brian Minton, SFA; Marcus Hajdik, SHSU.

Offense – Quarterback: Montressa Kirby, JSU. Running Backs: Tony Taylor, NWLA; Jessie Burton, MCN. Wide Receivers: Matt Dominguez, SHSU; Joey Hamilton, JSU. Tight End: Pat Matthews, MCN. Offensive Linemen: Cleve Roberts, TROY; Reggie Nelson, MCN; Mike Funches, NWLA; Victor McKnight, SHSU; Jeremy Johnson, SFA. Place Kicker: Shonz LaFrenz, MCN.

Defense – Defensive Linemen: Kavika Pittman, MCN; Greg Bonvillian, MCN; James Kern, SFA; Curtis James, SFA. Linebackers: Vincent Landrum, MCN; Chad Reeves, MCN; Darnell Small, NICH; George Haynes, NWLA. Cornerbacks: Damon Gladney, MCN; Tim Denton, SHSU. Safeties: Zack Bronson, MCN; Damiyon Bell, SFA. Punter: Ryan Klaus, SHSU. Return Specialist: Claude Mathis, TXST.

Defense – Defensive Linemen: Marcus Spriggs, TROY; Robert Daniel, NWLA; Al Lucas, TROY; Robert Martin, NICH. Linebackers: Charles Ayro, MCN; Anthony Rabb,TROY; Murphy Edwards, NICH. Cornerbacks: Jermaine Jones, NWLA; Eric Sloan, TROY. Safeties: Tarius Davis, MCN; Mike Green, NWLA. Punter: Chad Stanley, SFA, Return Specialist: Eurosius Parker, JSU.

1996

1999

Offense – Quarterback: Tim Leger, MCN, Running Backs: Claude Mathis, TXST; Arrid Gregory, TROY. Wide Receivers: Patrick Palmer, NWLA; Chris Jefferson, SFA. Tight End: Kevin Pesak, SHSU. Offenisve Linemen: Greg Reynolds, NICH; Greg Studdard, SHSU; Adam Means, TXST; Scott Childers, TROY; Kerry Jenkins, TROY. Place Kicker: Adam Diel, NICH.

Offense – Quarterback: Chris Chaloupka, SHSU. Running Backs: Tony Taylor, NWLA; KaRon Coleman, SFA. Wide Receivers: Matt Dominguez, SHSU; Joey Hamilton, JSU. Tight End: Pat Matthews, MCN. Offensive Linemen: Michael Moore, TROY; William Broussard, NWLA; David Walden, SFA; Wes Hines, MCN; Victor McKnight, SHSU. Place Kicker: Shonz LaFrenz, MCN.

Defense – Defensive Linemen: John Emery, NICH; David Carmona, SFA; Pratt Lyons, TROY; Stacy Murry, TROY. Linebackers: Dedrick Manigo, SHSU; Jeremiah Trotter, SFA; Willie Smith, TROY. Cornerbacks: Keith Thibodaux, NWLA; Demetric Shipman, TROY. Safety: Zack Bronson, MCN; Shane Black, TROY. Punter: Ryan Klaus, SHSU. Return Specialist: Chris Jefferson, SFA.

Defense – Defensive Linemen: Al Lucas, TROY; Clint Bendele, TXST; Aaron Fields, TROY; Ben McClellan, TXST. Linebackers: Anthony Rabb, TROY; Wayne Cordova, MCN; C.J. Carroll, TXST. Cornerbacks: Eric Sloan, TROY; Darrick Vaughn, TXST. Safeties: Tarius Davis, MCN; Mike Green, NWLA. Punter: Rick Barrow, TXST. Return Specialist: KaRon Coleman, SFA.

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Offense – Quarterback: Gilbert Price, TXST. Running Backs: Roosevelt Potts, ULM; Jarvis Lillie, NICH. Wide Receivers: Eric Cox, ULM; Vincent Brisby, ULM. Tight End: Bobby Smith, MCN. Offensive Linemen: Ervin Thomas, TXST; Rob Wallow, ULM; Murphy Yates, SHSU; Marcus Spears, NWLA; Blayne Rush, MCN. Kicker: Eric Roberts, MCN.

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2003

Offense – Quarterback: Brock Nutter, TROY. Running Backs: Tony Taylor, NWLA; Derrick Blaylock, SFA. Full Back: Thad Buttone, TROY. Wide Receivers: Matt Dominguez, SHSU; Jonathan Carter, TROY. Tight End:Keith Heinrich, SHSU. Offensive Linemen: Wes Hines, MCN; Rod Cantu, MCN; Jeremy Sullivan, JSU; Blake Carruthers, TROY; Charles Thomas, TROY. Place Kicker: Lawrence Tynes, TROY.

Offense – Quarterback: Michael Williams, SFA. Running Backs: Vick King, MCN; Jason Godfrey, SHSU. Full Back: Luke Lawton, MCN. Wide Receivers: B.J. Sams, MCN; Tony Tompkins, SFA. Tight End: Kevin Landry, SFA. Offensive Linemen: Dwight Hudler, MCN; Steve Izevbizua, SHSU; Cody LeBlanc, MCN; Greg Buckley, NWLA; David Phillips, SFA. Place Kicker: John Marino, MCN.

Defense – Defensive Linemen: Tim Betts, TROY; Jake Morrison, MCN; Clenton Ballard, TXST; Reginald Reddick, SHSU. Linebackers: Nick Colbert, TROY; Myron Coleman, TXST; Kurt Rodriguez, NWLA. Cornerbacks: Delvin Hughley, JSU; Terrence McGee, NWLA. Safeties: C.J. Carroll, TXST; Keith Davis, SHSU. Punter: Jeremy Thompson, NICH. Return Specialist: Terrence McGee, NWLA.

Defense – Defensive Linemen: John Paul Jones, MCN; Quintene Newhouse, NWLA; Troy Phipps, SHSU; Jerrell Zeno, MCN. Linebackers: Roderick Royal, MCN; Jamall Johnson, NWLA; T.J. Dibble, SHSU. Cornerbacks: Keith Smith, MCN; Chris Thompson, NICH. Safeties: Brent Hafford, SFA; David Crocker, SFA. Punter: Cory Elolf, TXST. Return Specialist: Chris Crawford, NICH.

2001

Offense – Quarterback: Josh McCown, SHSU. Running Backs: Rondy Rogers, JSU; Jeremy Lofton, NWLA. Full Back: Colt Colletti, NICH. Wide Receivers: Jonathon Cooper, SHSU; Anthony Dingle, SFA. Tight End: Keith Heinrich, SHSU. Offensive Linemen: Jeremy Sullivan, JSU; Gene Tennison, NWLA; Chase Denton, SHSU; Chuck Thompson, SFA; Doug Wheeler, TXST. Place Kicker: Justin Martinez, TXST. Defense – Defensive Linemen: Clenton Ballard, TXST; Ahmad Willis, NWLA; Michael Adams, SFA; Kelvin Randall, SHSU. Linebackers: Brad Archie, MCN; Greg Pitts, TXST. Cornerbacks: Terrence McGee, NWLA; Chris Thompson, NICH. Safeties: Joe Judge, MCN; Keith Davis, SHSU; David Crocker, SFA. Punter: Richie Rhodes, JSU. Return Specialist: Terrence McGee, NWLA.

2002

Offense – Quarterback: Josh Son, NICH. Running Backs: Vick King, MCN; Derrick Johnese, NWLA. Full Back: Luke Lawton, MCN. Wide Receivers: Jermaine Martin, MCN; Anthony Dingle, SFA. Tight End: Jeff Hamilton, MCN. Offensive Linemen: Jason Davis, MCN; Greg Barnum, SFA; Deon White, JSU; Dwight Hudler, MCN; Matt Deroche, NICH. Place Kicker: John Marino, MCN. Defense – Defensive Linemen: Roy Locks, NWLA; B.J. McNutt, MCN; John Paul Jones, MCN; Ahmad Willis, NWLA. Linebackers: Roderick Royal, MCN; Ryan Garrison, MCN; Kurt Rodriguez, NWLA. Cornerbacks: Keith Smith, MCN; Chris Thompson, NICH. Safeties: Hadley Prince, MCN; Brent Hafford, SFA. Punter: Richie Rhodes, JSU. Return Specialist: LeJuan Walker, NICH.

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2004

Offense – Quarterback: Dustin Long, SHSU. Running Backs: Derrick Johnese, NWLA; Colt Colletti, NICH. Full Back: Issa Banna, NWLA. Wide Receivers: Jarrod Fuller, SHSU; Jason Mathenia, SHSU. Tight End: Corey Roberts, SHSU. Offensive Linemen: Steve Izevbizua, SHSU; Greg Buckley, NWLA; Chris Louvier, SHSU; Cody LeBlanc, MCN; Justin Brown, NWLA. Place Kicker: Lance Garner, SHSU. Defense – Defensive Linemen: Ed Queen, NWLA; Quintene Newhouse, NWLA; Fred Evans, TXST; Ryan Smith, SFA. Linebackers: Jamall Johnson, NWLA; David Simmons, TXST. Cornerbacks: David Pittman, NWLA; Mark Hughes, SHSU. Safeties: Russ Washington, NWLA; Paul Donelson, SHSU; David Willis, NICH. Punter: Cory Elolf, TXST. Return Specialist: Toby Zeigler, NWLA.

2005

Offense – Quarterback: Berrick Nealy, TXST. Running Backs: Joseph Tobias, NICH.; Stevie Smith, SHSU. Full Back: Boderick Cole, NICH. Wide Receivers: Felton Huggins, SLU; Markee White, TXST. Tight End: Corey Roberts, SHSU. Offensive Linemen: Jacob Bender, NICH; Tom Keresztury, TXST; Luke Horder, TXST; Cody Strogner, NICH; Brian Booth, NWLA. Place Kicker: Stan Jones, TXST. Defense – Defensive Linemen: Tory Collins, NWLA; Fred Evans, TXST; Michael Young, NICH; Travis Upshaw, TXST. Linebackers: Cory Vavala, NICH.; David Simmons, TXST. Cornerbacks: David Pittman, NWLA; Walter Musgrove, TXST. Safeties: Russ Washington, NWLA; Keldrick Holman, SFA; Joe Olgletree, NICH. Punter: Cory Elolf, TXST. Return Specialist: Toby Zeigler, NWLA.

2006

Offense – Quarterback: Danny Southall, SFA. Running Backs: D.D. Terry, SHSU; Louie Runnells, SFA. Full Back: Blake Burton,TXST. Wide Receivers: Steven Whitehead, MCN; Carlese Franklin, MCN. Tight End: Blake Martin, SHSU. Offensive Linemen: Brent Pousson, MCN; Jacob Bender, NICH; Lance Hancock, SHSU; Donald Usry, SLU; Brandon Hale, SHSU. Place Kicker: Blake Bercegeay, MCN. Defense – Defensive Linemen: Bryan Smith, MCN; Ed Queen, NWLA; Tory Collins, NWLA; Kirby Joseph, MCN. Linebackers: Cory Vavala, NICH; Jeremy Castillo, TXST. Defensive Backs: Walter Musgrove, TXST; Russ Washington, NWLA; Keldrick Holman, SFA; Toney Edison, NICH; Jamelle Juneau, MCN. Punter: Chris MacDonald, TXST. Return Specialist: Steven Whitehead, MCN.

2007

Offense – Quarterback: Nathan Brown, UCA. Running Backs: Jay Lucas, SLU; Byron Lawrence, NWLA. Full Back: Broderick Cole, NICH. Wide Receivers: Carlese Franklin; MCN; Cameron Luke, TXST. Tight End: Blake Martin, SHSU. Offensive Linemen: Brandon Hale, SHSU; Demetrius Bell, NWLA.; Eman Naghavi, MCN; Brad Gordon, UCA; Ben Gombossy, NICH. Place Kicker: Jeff Turner, SLU. Defense – Defensive Linemen: Bryan Smith, MCN; Taylor Scott, UCA; Vaalyn Jackson, MCN; Chris Brown, SHSU. Linebackers: Trey Bennett, MCN; Allen Nelson, MCN. Defensive Backs: Lardarius Webb, NICH; Kareem Moore, NICH; Tristan Jackson, UCA; Bryan Richmond, SHSU; Jonathan Walker, MCN. Punter: Chris MacDonald, TXST. Return Specialist: Tristan Jackson, UCA.

2008

Offense – Quarterback: Nathan Brown, UCA. Running Backs: Toddrick Pendland, MCN; Karrington Bush, TXST. Fullback: Blake Burton, TXST. Wide Receivers: Cameron Luke, TXST; Dominique Edison, SFA. Tight End: Marquez Branson, UCA. Offensive Linemen: Eman Naghavi, MCN; Kyle Link, MCN; Lane Freiwald, UCA; Jeff Bowen, TXST; Jeremy Ford, UCA. Place Kicker: Robert Weeks, NWLA. Defense – Defensive Linemen: Larry Hart, UCA; Tim Knicky, SFA; Vaalyn Jackson, MCN; Chris Brown, SHSU. Linebackers: Allen Nelson, MCN; Jabara Williams, SFA. Defensive Backs: Lardarius Webb, NICH; Tommy Connors, SLU; Pieri Feazell, UCA; Wesley Eckles, NWLA; Anthony Eckles, NWLA. Punter: Patrick Dolan, NICH. Return Specialists: Lardarius Webb, NICH.

First-Team All-Southland Conference by University Four-Time Selections

Zack Bronson, MCN.................................................................... 1993-96 Fred Dean, LTU............................................................................. 1971-74 Claude Mathis, TXST................................................................... 1994-97 Darryl Pounds, NICH................................................................... 1991-94 Cedric Walker, SFA...................................................................... 1990-93

Three-Time Selections

Michael Bankston, Sam Houston State................................ 1989-91 Ernest Baptist, UT Arlington.................................................... 1970-72 Randy Barnhill, Arkansas State............................................... 1984-86 Bron Beal, North Texas............................................................... 1986-88 Scott Bowles, North Texas............................................ 1987-88, 1990 Skipper Butler, UT Arlington.................................................... 1967-69 Scotty Caldwell, UT Arlington................................................. 1982-84 Andre Carron, Northwestern State....................................... 1989-91 Rondy Colbert, Lamar................................................................ 1972-74 Bruce Collie, UT Arlington........................................................ 1982-84 Lonnie Collins, McNeese State............................................... 1980-82 Gary Crockett, Lamar.................................................................. 1969-71 Dick Croxton, Lamar................................................................... 1965-67 Matt Dominguez, Sam Houston State................................. 1998-00 Cory Elolf, Texas State................................................................ 2003-05 Victor Enard, Lamar.................................................................... 1977-79 James Files, McNeese State..................................................... 1973-75 Danny Griffin, UT Arlington..................................................... 1967-69 Calvin Harrell, Arkansas State................................................. 1969-71 Terry Irving, McNeese State..................................................... 1991-93 Bruce Jackson, Trinity................................................................ 1969-71 Walter Johnson, Louisiana Tech............................................. 1984-86 Buford Jordan, McNeese State............................................... 1981-83 Shonz LaFrenz, McNeese State............................................... 1997-99 Doug Landry, Louisiana Tech.................................................. 1983-85 Jim Lindsey, Abilene Christian................................................ 1968-70 Bret Martin, McNeese State..................................................... 1980-82 Dave Muckensturm, Arkansas State..................................... 1970-72 Pat Neck, McNeese State.......................................................... 1991-93 Marvin Neloms, Arkansas State.............................................. 1984-86 Kevin Pesak, Sam Houston State........................................... 1995-97 Jerry Pope, Louisiana Tech........................................... 1973-74, 1976 Dick Ritchey, Arkansas State................................................... 1965-67 Johnny Robinson, Louisiana Tech......................................... 1978-80 Dana Scott, McNeese State...................................................... 1992-94 Eugene Seale, Lamar.................................................................. 1983-85 Marcus Spears, Northwestern State..................................... 1991-93 Clovis Swinney, Arkansas State.............................................. 1967-69 Tony Taylor, Northwestern State........................................... 1998-00 Willie Thomas, UT Arlington........................................ 1976-77, 1979 Chris Thompson, Nicholls......................................................... 2001-03 Russ Washington, Northwestern State................................ 2004-06 Andre Young, Louisiana Tech.........................................................1979-81

Central Arkansas

Nathan Brown, 2007, 08; Marquez Branson, 2008; Pieri Feazell, 2008; Lane Friewald, 2008; Jeremy Ford, 2008; Anthony Gambles, 2008; Brad Gordon, 2007; Larry Hart, 2008; Tristian Jackson, 2007; Taylor Scott, 2007.

McNeese State

Nate Allen, 1972; Brad Archie, 2001; Donnie Ashley, 1997; Charles Ayro, 1997, 98; Mark Barousse, 1981; Randy Battaglio, 1973; Trey Bennett, 2007; Blake Bercegeay, 2006; Billy Blakeman, 1972, 73; Greg Bonvillian, 1995; Blair Bradley, 1997; Zack Bronson, 1993, 94, 95, 96; Marsh Buice, 1995; Daryl Burckel, 1980; Jessie Burton, 1998; Rod Cantu, 2000; Clay Carroll, 1980; Ronald Cherry, 1994; Tony Citizen, 1989; Lonnie Collins, 1980, 81, 82; Wayne Cordova, 1999; Robert Davenport, 1980, 81; Jason Davis, 2002; Tarius Davis, 1998, 99; Terence Davis, 1995; Jim Downing, 1979; Douglas Dutt, 1974; Richard Ellender, 1978; Henry Fields, 1995; James Files, 1973, 74, 75; Carlese Franklin, 2006, 07; Doug Fruge, 1976; Ryan Garrison, 2002; Damon Gladney, 1995; Joey Gregory, 1980; Greg Griffin, 1974; Lance Guidry, 1993; Rusty Guilbeau, 1980, 81; Jeff Hamilton, 2002; Tim Harris, 1979; Adam Henry, 1993; Enos Hicks, 1972; Wes Hines, 1999, 2000; Dwight Hudler, 2002, 03; Terry Irving, 1991, 92, 93; Vaalyn Jackson, 2007, 08; Charles Jefferson, 1976, 78; Flip Johnson, 1986; John Paul Jones, 2002, 03; Buford Jordon, 1981, 82, 83; Simon Jordan, 1984; Kerry Joseph, 1995; Kirby Joseph, 2006; Joe Judge, 2001; Jamelle Juneau, 2006; Eric Kidd, 1992, 93; Barry Kimble, 1976; Vick King, 2002, 03; Glenn Koch, 1988; Shonz LaFrenz, 1997, 99; Vincent Landrum, 1994, 95; Preston Lanier, 1975; Jose Larios, 1993, 95; Luke Lawton, 2002, 03; Cody LeBlanc, 2003, 04; Trent Lee, 1989; Tim Leger, 1995; Kyle Link, 2008; John Marino, 2002, 03; Ray Martin, 1978, 79; Bret Martin, 1980, 81, 82; Jermaine Martin, 2002; Pat Matthews, 1998, 99; Theron McClendon, 1980; Terry McFarland, 1977; B.J. McNutt, 2002; Jake Morrison, 2000; Tom Murphy, 1979; Eman Naghavi, 2007, 08; Pat Neck, 1991, 92, 93; Allen Nelson, 2007, 08; Reggie Nelson, 1997, 98; Keith Ortego, 1984; Toddrick Pendland, 2008; Ralph Phillips, 1975; Mike Pierce, 1989, 90; Kavika Pittman, 1994, 95; Marty Posey, 1992; Brent Pousson, 2006; Blake Prejean, 1997; Harry Price, 1979; Hadley Prince, 2002; Chad Reeves, 1995; Eric Roberts, 1990, 91; Roderick Royal, 2002, 03; Blayne Rush, 1991, 93; B.J. Sams, 2003; Dana Scott, 1992, 93, 94; Artie Shankle, 1979; Bryan Smith, 2006, 07; Bobby Smith, 1991; Keith Smith, 2002, 03; Leonard Smith, 1981, 82; Stephen Starring, 1980, 81; Don Stump, 1979, 80, 81; Kip Texada, 1989, 90; Johnnie Thibodeaux, 1974; Jonathan Walker, 2007; Michael Warren, 1993; Steven Whitehead, 2006; Clyde Williams, 1997; Bobby Wilson, 1976; Jerrell Zeno, 2003.

Nicholls

Jacob Bender, 2005, 06; Broderick Cole, 2005, 2007; Colt Colletti, 2001, 04; Chris Crawford, 2003; Matt Deroche, 2002; Brian Desseles, 1994; Adam Diel, 1994, 96; Patrick Dolan, 2008; Toney Edison, 2006; Murphy Edwards, 1998; John Emery, 1996; Ben Gombossy, 2007; Michael LeBlanc, 1994; Jarvis Lillie, 1991; Robert Martin, 1998; Kareem Moore, 2007; Royce Nelson, 1992; Joe Ogletree, 2005; Darryl Pounds, 1991, 92, 93, 94; Greg Reynolds, 1996; Josh Son, 2002; Cody Stogner, 2005; Chris Thompson, 2001, 02, 03; Jeremy Thompson, 2000; Joseph Tobias, 2005; Cory Vavala, 2005,06; LeJuan Walker, 2002; Michael Walker, 1991; Ladarius Webb, 2007, 08; Clarence Wiggins, 1994; David Willis, 2004; Michael Young, 2005.

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Northwestern State

Darius Adams, 1992; Issa Banna, 2004; Brian Booth, 2005; Demetrius Bell, 2007; William Broussard, 1999; Justin Brown, 2004; Greg Buckley, 2003, 04; Andre Carron, 1989, 90, 91; Tory Collins, 2005,06; Robert Daniel, 1998; Ron Davis, 1990; John Dippel, 1994; Wesley Eckles, 2008; Al Edwards, 1989; Mike Funches; Mike Green, 1998, 99; Adrian Hardy, 1991, 92; Jayson Hayes, 1995; George Haynes, 1995; Randy Hilliard, 1989; Jamall Johnson, 2003, 04; Derrick Johnese, 2002, 04; Jermaine Jones, 1997, 98; John King, 1990; John Kulakowski, 1987; Byron Lawrence, 2007; Roy Locks, 2002; Jeremy Lofton, 2001; Tony Maranto, 1997; Clarence Matthews, 1994, 95; Terrence McGee, 2000, 01; Edward Moses, 1992-93; Greg Necaise, 1990; Quintene Newhouse, 2003, 04; Patrick Palmer, 1996, 97; Leonard Parker, 1988; David Pittman, 2004, 05; Ronnie Powell, 1997; Ed Queen, 2004,06 Steve Readeaux, 1994; Archie Robinson, 1997; Kurt Rodriguez, 2000, 02; Marcus Spears, 1991, 92, 93; John Tappin, 1990; Tony Taylor, 1998, 99, 2000; Gene Tennison, 2001; Keith Thibodaux, 1996; Carlos Treadway, 1992; Floyd Turner, 1988; Russ Washington, 2004,05,06; Robert Weeks, 2008; Ahmad Willis, 2001, 02; Toby Zeigler, 2004, 05.

Sam Houston State

Lish Adams, 1987, 88; Billy Anderson, 1987; Michael Bankston, 1989, 90, 91; Bart Bradley, 1989; Chris Brown, 2007, 08; Chris Chaloupka, 1999; Jonathon Cooper, 2001; Keith Davis, 2000, 01; Chase Denton, 2001; Tim Denton, 1995; T.J. Dibble, 2003; Matt Dominguez, 1998, 99, 2000; Paul Donelson, 2004; Ricky Eggleston, 1987; Josh Farrell, 1993; Andre Finley, 1988; Jarrod Fuller, 2004; Lance Garner, 2004; Floyd George, 1987; Jason Godfrey, 2003; Brandon Hale, 2006, 07; Lance Hancock, 2006; Marcus Hajdik, 1995; Charles Harris, 1993; Keith Heinrich, 2000, 01; Mark Hughes, 2004; Steve Izevbizua, 2003, 04; Jeff Kerby, 1990; Ryan Klaus, 1995, 96; Willie Lacy, 1991; Dustin Long, 2004; Chris Louvier, 2004; Dedrick Manigo, 1996; Blake Martin, 2006, 07; Elvin Massenburge, 1994; Jason Mathenis, 2004; Josh McCown, 2001; Victor McKnight, 1998, 99; Mike Ober, 1989; Kevin Pesak, 1995, 96, 97; Troy Phipps, 2003; Kelvin Randall, 2001; Reginald Reddick, 2000; Byron Richmond, 2007; Corey Roberts, 2004, 05; Darius Smith, 1995; Stevie Smith, 2005; Claude Stewart, 1992; Greg Studdard, 1996; D.D. Terry, 2006; Luther Turner, 1987; Murphy Yates, 1990, 91.

Southeastern Louisiana

Tommy Connors, 2008; Felton Huggins, 2005; Jay Lucas, 2007; Jeff Turner, 2007; Donald Usry, 2006.

Stephen F. Austin

Michael Adams, 2001; Bo Alexander, 1989; Bruce Alexander, 1988; Greg Barnum, 2002; Damiyon Bell, 1995; Derrick Blaylock, 2000; Greg Bryant, 1989; David Carmona, 1996; Larry Centers, 1988, 89; KaRon Coleman, 1999; David Crocker, 2001, 2003; Anthony Dingle, 2001, 02; Dominique Edison, 2008; Mike Everhart, 1993; Eugene Garner, 1997; David Gibbs, 1988; Kevin Goodwin, 1995; Brent Hafford, 2002, 03; Todd Hammel, 1989; Keldrick Holman, 2005,06; Jeff Jackson, 1988, 89; Pat Jackson, 1989; Curtis James, 1995; Chris Jefferson, 1994, 96; Jeremy Johnson, 1998; James Kern, 1995; Lee Kirk, 1995; Tim Knicky, 2008; Kevin Landry, 2003; Eric Lokey, 1987, 88; Brian Minton, 1995; Willie Mitchell, 1994; Keith Melcher, 1988; David Phillips, 2003; Octus Polk, 1994; Chuck Rawlinson, 1988; Mikhael Ricks, 1997; Chris Roberson, 1994; Louie Runnells, 2006; Talton Russell, 1997; Terrance Shaw, 1994; Ryan Smith, 2004; Chad Stanley, 1997, 98; Roderick Stansill, 1989; Danny Southall, 2006; David Temple, 1991; Tony Tompkins, 2003; Chuck Thompson, 2001; Jeremiah Trotter, 1996, 97; David Walden, 1999; Cedric Walker,

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1990, 91, 92, 93; David Whitmore, 1988, 89; Jabara Williams, 2008; Michael Williams, 2003; Derrick Wright, 1990; Eric Wright, 1990; Joey Wylie, 1995.

Texas State

Paul Alsbury, 1990; Clenton Ballard, 2000, 01; Rick Barrow, 1999; Clint Bendele, 1999; Jeff Bowen, 2008; Blake Burton, 2006, 08; Karrington Bush, 2008; Victor Carr, 1993; C.J. Carroll, 1999, 2000; Jeremy Castillo, 2006; Chad Coleman, 1990; Myron Coleman, 2000; Cory Elolf, 2003, 04, 05; Fred Evans, 2004, 05; Brad Fulks, 1987; Like Horder, 2005; Bill Jones, 1988; Stan Jones, 2005; Tom Keresztury, 2005; Cameron Luke, 2007, 08; Chris MacDonald, 2006, 07; Justin Martinez, 2001; Claude Mathis, 1994, 95, 96, 97; Ben McClellan, 1999; Adam Means, 1996-97; Walter Musgrove, 2005,06; Berrick Nealy, 2005; Jeff Novak, 1989; Greg Pitts, 2001; Gilbert Price, 1991; Reggie Rivers, 1990; John Rowland, 1994; Spicer Sigman, 1992, 93; David Simmons, 2004, 05; Eric Tennessee, 1987; Ervin Thomas, 1991; Travis Upshaw, 2005; Darrick Vaughn, 1999; Doug Wheeler, 2001; Markee White, 2005; Ray Whitehead, 1992; Donald Wilkerson, 1994; Maurice Williams, 1991; Rod Woodard, 1991.

Inactive Teams Abilene Christian

Dean Bagley, 1967; Chip Bennett, 1968, 69; Larry Cox, 1964, 65; Bernard Erickson, 1966; Dennis Hagaman, 1964; Don Harr, 1970; Pat Holder, 1968, 69; Sonny Kennedy, 1972; Jack Kiser, 1969, 70; Jim Lindsey, 1968, 69, 70; Bill Lockey, 1968; Mike Love, 1964, 65; Chip Marcum, 1970; Phil Martin, 1970; Wade McLeod, 1965; Eddy Mendl, 1970; Bob Rash, 1967, 68; Ken Roberts, 1969; David Smalley, 1970; Jack Stiles, 1970; Ronnie Vinson, 1969, 70; Wayne Walton, 1970; Tommy Young, 1965.

Arkansas State

Mike Adams, 1986; Fred Barnes, 1986; Vincent Barnett, 1986; Randy Barnhill, 1984, 85, 86; Bill Bergey, 1967, 68; Mike Berta, 1965; Donnie Beshears, 1969; Dennis Bolden, 1975; Dwane Brown, 1986; Ray Brown, 1985; Dan Buckley, 1968, 69; Steve Burks, 1972; Maurice Carthon, 1981; Jerry Castor, 1978, 79; Gary Cleve, 1970; Michael Cline, 1984, 85; Butch Cook, 1977; Keith Cox, 1978; Gary Crane, 1968; Carter Ray Crawford, 1985; Hugh Crisp, 1977; Dick Dixon, 1974, 75; Doug Dobbs, 1978; Wayne Dorton, 1971; Chet Douthit, 1970; Joe Duran, 1971; Rick Fishback, 1982; Charlie Fredrick, 1986; Danny Garrison, 1978; Bruce Gartman, 1980, 82; Bobby Gentry, 1970; Terry Gwin, 1966; James Hamilton, 1970; Calvin Harrell, 1969, 70, 71; Willie Harris, 1974; Leroy Harris, 1975, 76; David Hines, 1975; T.J. Humphreys, 1975, 76; Rickey Jemison, 1985, 86; Ken Jones, 1972, 75; Gerald Jumper, 1966; Jamie Klipsch, 1973; Larry Lawrence, 1978; Greg Lee, 1985, 86; Jimmy Lisko, 1975; Steve Lockhart, 1970, 71; Doug Lowery, 1973; Mike Malham, 1974, 75; John Manatt, 1974; Kevin McClelland, 1967; Frank McGuigan, 1968; Dennis Meyer, 1970, 71; David Mitchell, 1973; Eddie Morgan, 1975; Mike Morris, 1981, 82; Dave Muckensturm, 1970, 71, 72; Jerry Muckensturm, 1975; Dan Mullen, 1975; Joel Mullins, 1976; Verlon Murray, 1971; Marvin Neloms, 1984-86; Bill Pagano, 1964; Roy Painter, 1976; Bill Phillips, 1969, 70; H.K. Reeves, 1965; Jerry Reiman, 1973; Dick Ritchey, 1965, 66, 67; Scott Roper, 1986; Jerome Sims, 1983; Joe Slayton, 1978; Jack Smith, 1968, 69; Ron Smith, 1979; Robert Speer, 1975, 76; Steve Struble, 1968; Dan Summers, 1964, 65; John Suskie, 1986; Clovis Swinney, 1967, 68, 69; Leveren Tillman, 1981; Ed Troutt, 1984; David Walls, 1969; Marshall Walls, 1969; Lloyd Walls, 1975; Wesley Williams, 1978; Farrell Wilson, 1984; Stan Winfrey, 1974; Jim Wiseman, 1986; Ron Worthen, 1966, 67.

First-Team All-Southland Conference by University Joey Hamilton, 1998, 99; Delvin Hughley, 2000; Montressa Kirby, 1998; Eurosius Parker, 1998; Richie Rhodes, 2001-02; Rondy Rogers, 2001; Jeremy Sullivan, 2000, 01; Deon White, 2002.

Lamar

Mike Allman, 1965; Leon Babineaux, 1973, 74; Kevin Bell, 1977; Richard Bjerke, 1967; Ronald Black, 1974; Joe Bowser, 1972, 73; Matt Burnett, 1977; Charles Cantrell, 1972; Sam Choice, 1980; Rodney Clay, 1984; Rondy Colbert, 1972, 73, 74; Gary Crockett, 1969, 70, 71; Dick Croxton, 1965, 67; Richard Cummings, 1968; Jake David, 1965, 66; Donnie Davis, 1974, 76; Keith Elliot, 1974; Victor Enard, 1977, 78, 79; Rickey Fernandez, 1985; Johnny Fuller, 1966-67; Ronnie Gebauer, 1969; Patrick Gibbs, 1971; Bill Groberg, 1967; Anthony Guillory, 1964; Herbert Harris, 1981; Jerry Harvey, 1969; Donald Hill, 1974; Danny Jones, 1966; Bill Kilgore, 1965, 67; David Jones, 1982; Harold Lafitte, 1965; Benny Lansford, 1968; Ed Marcontell, 1965, 66; Mordie Marcontell, 1969; Mike Marlow, 1981; Alfred Mask, 1979; Doug Matthews, 1972; Vernon McManus, 1964, 65; Darrell Mingle, 1967; Burton Murchison, 1985; Kurt Phoenix, 1979; Phil Primm, 1965, 66; Howard Robinson, 1979; Eugene Seale, 1983, 84, 85; Tom Smiley, 1966, 67; Johnny Ray Smith, 1980; Clarence Wallace, 1977; Terry Lee Williams, 1982; Spergon Wynn, 1966, 67.

Louisiana-Lafayette

Louis Age, 1971; Willie Allen, 1980; Brent Anderson, 1981; Frank Bartley, 1978; Don Blair, 1971, 72; Rodney Breaux, 1979; Ken Chenier, 1978; Tyronne Copper, 1980; Roy Henry, 1976; Ron Irving, 1977, 78; Andy Martin, 1981; David Neustrom, 1973; Neal O’Brien, 1973; Dennis Peoples, 1980; G.A. Rodrigue, 1975; John Roveto, 1977; Bob Rule, 1976; Rafael Septien, 1975, 76; Rodney Smith, 1979; Dale Thomas, 1979, 80; Les Vogel, 1972, 73; Keith Walker, 1976, 77; Ken Williams, 1972.

Louisiana-Monroe

Norman Amos, 1990; Raymond Baptiste, 1993; John Barbee, 1993; Bennie Bazley, 1992; Vincent Brisby, 1991, 92; Bubby Brister, 1985; Barry Broussard, 1983; Claude Brumfield, 1987; Arthur Christophe, 1982; John Clement, 1987; Robert Cobb, 1993; Eric Cox, 1991; Bobby Craighead, 1982; Cyril Crutchfield, 1987, 88; Bruce Daigle, 1982, 83; Scott Davis, 1985; Joey Evans, 1983, 84; James Folston, 1992, 93; Jesse Garcia, 1983; Teddy Garcia, 1987; Mike Grantham, 1983, 84; Richard Green, 1987; Jackie Harris, 1988, 89; Curtis Harrison, 1992; Rodney Horn, 1984; Stan Humphries, 1987; Tommy Jackson, 1986; Will Johnson, 1986; Benny Jones, 1983; Chris Jones, 1985; Reggie Lawson, 1988, 90; Wendal Lowrey, 1992; Mike Manzullo, 1987; Rod Moon, 1989, 90; David Outley, 1983; Roosevelt Potts, 1991, 92; Cisco Richard, 1990; Greg Robinson, 1992; Tag Rome, 1982, 83; Ricky Sanders, 1982; Matt Shepherd, 1991, 92; Darrell Slater, 1984; Darnell Small, 1995; Irving Spikes, 1993; Mike Turner, 1985; Rob Wallow, 1991; Kevin Washington, 1993; Ronnie Washington, 1984; Chris Weaver, 1983; Anthony Williams, 1990; Stepfret Williams, 1993; Vic Zordan, 1992.

Louisiana Tech

Doyle Adams, 1984, 85; Larry Anderson, 1976, 77; Rodney Bagley, 1975; Lyn Bankston, 1980; Mike Barber, 1974, 75; Russell Bates, 1973; George Benyola, 1984, 85; Glen Berteau, 1973; Jimmy Blackshire, 1977, 78; Tony Boles, 1981, 82; Ken Bonnette, 1977; Roger Carr, 1972, 73; John Causey, 1972, 73; Randy Crouch, 1974; Roberto Dager, 1982; Fred Dean, 1971, 72, 73, 74; Haywood Dejean, 1981; Jean Dornier, 1978; Paddy Doyle, 1986; Matt Dunigan, 1982; Denny Duron, 1972, 73; Gerald Eddings, 1975; Rod Foppe, 1977; Pat Greer, 1972, 73; Ken Hetherington, 1985; Phil Israel, 1971; Erick Johnson, 1971; Walter Johnson, 1984, 85, 86; Zack Jones, 1979; Trey Junkin,

1982; Austin Kattenbraker, 1982; Doug Landry, 1983, 84, 85; Ken Lantrip, 1971; C.J. Lottinger, 1978; Ardis McCann, 1978; Larry McCartney, 1977; Charles McDaniel, 1971, 74; Joe McNeely, 1972, 73; Lester Mills, 1985; Mike Nickel, 1982; Leland Padgett, 1980; Ronnie Paggett, 1977; Joey Pender, 1981; Donnie Perry, 1975, 77; Jerry Pope, 1973, 74, 76; Garlon Powell, 1986; Johnny Robinson, 1978, 79, 80; Billy Ryckman, 1976; Rickey Shirley, 1974; Clayton Shoemaker, 1986; Scooter Spruiell, 1978; Mike Swinney, 1971; Keith Thibodeaux, 1977; Chris Tilley, 1983; Pat Tilley, 1974, 75; Roy Waters, 1974; Donald Washington, 1984, 85; John Henry White, 1975, 77; Curley White, 1977; Wenford Wilborn, 1973, 74; George Yates, 1978; Andre Young, 1979, 80, 81.

North Texas

Bron Beal, 1986, 87, 88; Scott Bowles, 1987, 88, 90; David Brown, 1994; Marcus Camper, 1988; Greg Carter, 1983; Keith Chapman, 1988, 89; Darrin Collins, 1987; Rayford Cooks, 1983; Scott Davis, 1988, 90; Ed Fleming, 1986; Byron Gross, 1989, 90; Lester Harper, 1983; Ronnie Hickman, 1983; Willis Hudson, 1994; Rex Johnson, 1988; John Lott, 1986; Mitch Maher, 1994; Roderick Manning, 1989; Gordon McFeders, 1987; Tom Middaugh, 1987; Mike Minter, 1986; Kendell Nelson, 1987; Zane Paschall, 1988; Kim Phillips, 1987, 88; Dwight Poole, 1987; Dan Reeder, 1983; Mike Rhone, 1986; Jay Saad, 1984; Luis Silva, 1994; John Starnes, 1983, 84; Lance White, 1986.

UT Arlington

Brent Albright, 1976; Keith Arbon, 1985; Greg Bailey, 1968; Ernest Baptist, 1970-72; Mike Barnes, 1966; Ron Barnett, 1974-75; Mike Baylor, 1967; Bob Beckner, 1975-76; Bill Bradshaw, 1976; Hiram Burleson, 1971-72; Dexter Bussey, 1972-73; Skipper Butler, 1967-69; Scotty Caldwell, 1982-84; Mark Cannon, 1981, 83; Dwight Carey, 1977; Bruce Collie, 1982, 83, 84; Rhea Coppedge, 1972; Guy Davis, 1978; Jack DeGrenier, 1972; Roy Dewalt, 1978, 79; Bob Diem, 1966, 67; Fred Doerr, 1967; Mickey Eddleman, 1969; David Flake, 1976; Fred Gough, 1968; Danny Griffin, 1967, 68, 69; Clint Hailey, 1985; Jack Hall, 1964; Brent Hargrove, 1982; Bill Harris, 1979; Dick Hill, 1968; Roy Hinojosa, 1981; Steve Jackson, 1965; Derrick Jensen, 1976, 77; Phillip Jessie, 1980; Randy Johnson, 1981; Kevin Kogucz, 1979; Ken LaJudice, 1965; Gary Lewis, 1980; Jim Marcum, 1968; Mike Matocha, 1979; Bud McCluskey, 1980; Tim McKyer, 1984, 85; Don Morrison, 1969; Ken Ozee, 1965, 66; Troy Patridge, 1969; Keith Pressley, 1981; Stacy Rayfield, 1983; Ken Riley, 1966, 67; David Smalls, 1976; Mike Stamps, 1968; Danny Stout, 1981, 82; Jimmy Thomas, 1967; Willie Thomas, 1976, 77, 79; Bob Utley, 1965; Dewey Wakefield, 1977, 78; Robert Willbanks, 1966, 67; Melvin Witt, 1966.

Trinity

Jim Anderson, 1968; Ronnie Boyette, 1968; Edwin Ckodre, 1965; Truman Franks, 1965; Jackie Hall, 1965, 66; William Hines, 1967, 68; Bill Hodge, 1971; Walter Huntley, 1970; Bruce Jackson, 1969, 70, 71; Johnny Jones, 1964; Bill Keresztury, 1970, 71; Steve Laidlaw, 1971; Greg Lens, 1968; Overt Logan, 1964; Steve Majka, 1971; Les Obie, 1964; Greg Oliver, 1970; Kit Sommers, 1969; Marvin Upshaw, 1966, 67; Donnie Witwiski, 1966; Billy Woodlee, 1966.

Troy

Tim Betts, 2000; Shane Black, 1996; Thad Buttone, 2000; Blake Carruthers, 2000; Jonathan Carter, 2000; Scott Childers, 1996; Nick Colbert, 2000; Aaron Fields, 1999; Arrid Gregory, 1996; Kerry Jenkins, 1996; Clifford Ivory, 1997; Reggie Lowe, 1997; Al Lucas, 1998, 99; Pratt Lyons, 1996; Michael Moore, 1999; Stacy Murray, 1996; Brock Nutter, 2000; Anthony Rabb, 1998, 99; Cleve Roberts, 1997, 98; Demetric Shipman, 1996; Eric Sloan, 1998, 99; Willie Smith, 1996; Marcus Spriggs, 1997, 98; Shawn Stucky, 1997; Charles Thomas, 2000; Lawrence Tynes, 2000.

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Intra-Conference Records

Total Victories

Offense Defense Membership Joined W-L-T Pct. Pts. Avg. Pts. Avg. Central Arkansas 2007 11-3-0 .786 523 37.3 393 28.1 McNeese State 1972 136-73-7 .651 5,204 24.1 4,104 19.0 Northwestern State 1987 77-60-2 .562 3,374 24.3 2,942 21.2 Stephen F. Austin 1987 65-70-3 .481 3,545 25.7 3,424 24.8 Sam Houston State 1987 64-72-2 .470 3,367 24.4 3,571 25.9 Texas State 1987 54-83-1 .394 3,197 23.2 3,604 26.1 Nicholls 1991 36-77-1 .318 2,516 22.1 3,296 28.9 Southeastern Louisiana 2005 7-19-0 .269 604 23.2 754 29.0

Coach, School Years W-L-T Pct Ron Randleman, SHSU* 1987-04 100-100-3 .500 Sam Goodwin, NWLA* 1987-99 83-64-2 .564 Bobby Keasler, MCN 1990-98 78-34-0 .696 Maxie Lambright, LTU 1971-78 73-17-0 .804 Vernon Glass, LU 1964-75 58-64-0 .476 Pat Collins, ULM 1982-88 52-29-0 .641 Larry Lacewell, ASU 1979-86 51-42-0 .548 Bill Davidson, ASU 1971-78 51-32-1 .613 Bennie Ellender, ASU 1964-70 50-14-4 .765 Jack Doland, MCN 1972-78 50-25-2 .662

Annual Wins

Coach, School Years Ernie Duplechin, MCN 1979-81 Larry Blakeney, TROY* 1996-00 Maxie Lambright, LTU 1971-78 Bobby Keasler, MCN 1990-98 Matt Viator, MCN^ 2006- Clint Conque, UCA 2007- Pat Collins, ULM 1982-88 Bennie Ellender, ASU 1964-70 Dave Roberts, ULM 1989-93 Jack Doland, MCN 1972-78 Tommy Tate, MCN 2000-06 A.L. Williams, LTU 1983-86 John Pearce, SFA 1992-98 Mike Santiago, SFA 1999-04 Sam Goodwin, NWLA* 1987-99

W-L-T 28-6-0 46-16-0 73-17-0 78-34-0 25-7-0 16-7-0 52-29-0 50-14-4 37-20-2 50-25-2 49-26-0 28-20-0 46-32-2 39-27-0 83-64-2

W/Yr 9.33 9.20 9.13 8.67 8.33 8.00 7.43 7.43 7.40 7.29 7.00 7.00 6.57 6.50 6.38

Winning Percentage

Coach, School Years W-L-T Pct. Ernie Duplechin, MCN 1979-81 28-6-0 .814 Maxie Lambright, LTU 1971-78 73-17-0 .804 Matt Viator, MCN^ 2006- 25-7-0 .781 Bennie Ellender, ASU 1964-70 50-14-4 .765 Larry Blakeney, TROY* 1996-00 46-16-0 .742 Clint Conque, UCA 2007- 16-7-0 .696 Bobby Keasler, MCN 1990-98 78-34-0 .696 Jack Doland, MCN 1972-78 50-25-2 .662 Tommy Tate, MCN 2000-06 49-26-0 .653 Dave Roberts, ULM 1989-93 37-20-2 .644 Pat Collins, ULM 1982-88 52-29-0 .641 Bill Davidson, ASU 1971-78 51-32-1 .613 Mike Santiago, SFA 1999-04 39-27-0 .591 John Pearce, SFA 1991-98 46-32-2 .588 *Only includes records during years as Southland member; ^Includes partial year in 2006 (eight games); Active coaches in bold.

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Inactive Schools Years Troy 1996-00 Louisiana-Monroe 1982-93 Louisiana Tech 1971-86 Arkansas State 1964-86 Trinity 1964-71 UT Arlington 1964-85 North Texas 1983-94 Louisiana-Lafayette 1971-81 Lamar 1964-86 Abilene Christian 1964-72 Jacksonville State 1997-02

W-L-T 25-9-0 50-21-2 57-24-2 62-44-5 17-16-0 52-52-2 36-36-2 18-33-4 36-73-2 11-26-1 12-28-0

Pct. .735 .708 .699 .581 .515 .500 .500 .364 .333 .303 .300

Pts. 888 1,153 1,744 2,214 597 2,065 1,675 802 1,567 651 894

Avg. 26.1 15.8 21.0 19.9 18.1 19.5 22.6 14.6 14.1 17.1 22.4

Pts. 545 640 1,255 1,809 576 2,150 1,645 1,070 2,396 926 1,250

Avg. 16.0 16.0 15.1 16.3 17.5 20.3 22.2 19.5 21.6 24.4 31.3

FBS1 FCS2 Non Division I Total 1975 17-13-1 .565 — — 1-0-0 1.000 18-13-1 1976 21-10-0 .677 — — 0-0-0 — 21-10-0 1977 19-16-1 .542 — — 2-0-0 1.000 21-16-1 1978 9-18-1 .339 5-2-0 .714 1-0-0 1.000 15-20-1 1979 13-12-2 .519 6-1-0 .857 2-0-0 1.000 21-13-2 1980 8-20-0 .286 4-2-0 .667 3-0-0 1.000 15-22-0 1981 11-18-0 .379 3-1-0 .750 1-2-0 .333 15-21-0 1982 3-19-1 .152 12-5-0 .706 4-1-0 .800 19-25-1 1983 5-11-1 .324 10-7-0 .588 2-0-0 1.000 17-18-1 1984 3-10-0 .231 17-6-0 .739 3-2-0 .600 23-18-0 1985 4-8-0 .333 15-5-0 .750 2-3-0 .400 21-16-0 1986 4-9-1 .321 11-9-1 .548 3-1-0 .750 18-19-2 1987 1-8-0 .111 19-10-1 .650 4-1-0 .800 24-19-1 1988 3-5-0 .375 18-10-0 .643 4-0-0 1.000 25-15-0 1989 0-5-0 .000 13-12-0 .520 3-2-0 .600 16-19-0 1990 1-6-0 .143 7-16-0 .304 4-2-0 .667 12-24-0 1991 2-3-0 .400 8-12- 2 .409 7-1-0 .875 17-16-2 1992 1-5-0 .167 11-9-0 .550 7-3-0 .700 19-17-0 1993 1-3-0 .250 11-14-0 .440 5-1-0 .833 17-18-0 1994 0-4-0 .000 16-10-1 .611 7-0-0 1.000 23-14-1 1995 1-1-0 .500 16-14-0 .533 6-1-0 .857 23-16-0 1996 2-4-0 .333 15-10-0 .600 7-1-0 .875 24-15-0 1997 0-4-0 .000 12-7-0 .632 7-1-0 .875 19-12-0 1998 1-5-0 .167 13-9-0 .591 7-1-0 .875 21-15-0 1999 2-7-0 .222 3-14-0 .176 8-0-0 1.000 13-21-0 2000 5-4-0 .556 8-9-0 .471 7-0-0 1.000 20-13-0 2001 4-8-0 .333 13-8-0 .619 6-0-0 1.000 23-16-0 2002 1-6-0 .143 20-8-0 .714 6-0-0 1.000 27-14-0 2003 ­ 2-7-0 .222 11-11-0 .500 6-2-0 .750 19-20-0 2004 ­ 0-2-0 .000 19-13-0 .594 5-0-0 1.000 24-15-0 2005 1-7-0 .125 12-7-0 .632 5-0-0 1.000 18-14-0 2006 0-15-0 .000 5-6-0 .454 6-3-0 .667 11-21-0 2007 2-8-0 .200 5-8-0 .385 6-3-0 .667 13-19-0 2008 0-9-0 .000 10-5-0 .667 10-0-0 1.000 20-14 1 includes Independence Bowl games; 2includes FCS playoff games.

578 .677 .566 .431 .611 .405 .417 .433 .486 .561 .568 .487 .557 .625 .457 .333 .514 .528 .486 .618 .590 .615 .613 .583 .382 .606 .590 .659 .487 .615 .563 .344 .406 .588

Non-Conference Records

All-Time Southland Conference Stadnings

1965

Southland

W L T Pct. Lamar 3 1 0 .750 UT Arlington 2 2 0 .500 Trinity 2 2 0 .500 Abilene Christian 2 2 0 .500 Arkansas State 1 3 0 .250

Southland

W L T Pct. Arkansas State1 4 0 0 1000 Abilene Christian 3 1 0 .750 Trinity 2 2 0 .500 Lamar 1 3 0 .250 UT Arlington 0 4 0 .000 1 includes win in Pecan Bowl.

All Games W L T Pct. 6 4 0 .600 6 3 0 .667 4 5 1 .450 4 5 0 .444 6 3 0 .667

Southland

W L T Pct. Louisiana Tech1 4 1 0 .800 Trinity 4 1 0 .800 Lamar 4 1 0 .800 La.-Lafayette 2 2 1 .500 Arkansas State 1 3 1 .300 Abilene Christian 1 4 0 .200 UT Arlington 1 4 0 .200 1 includes win in Pioneer Bowl.

1966

Southland

W L T Pct. UT Arlington 3 1 0 .750 Lamar 3 1 0 .750 Arkansas State 2 2 0 .500 Trinity 2 2 0 .500 Abilene Christian 0 4 0 .000

W 6 6 7 5 4

All Games L T Pct. 4 0 .600 4 0 .600 2 0 .778 4 0 .556 6 0 .400

W 10 7 4 3 3

All Games L T Pct. 1 0 .909 3 0 .700 5 0 .444 7 0 .300 6 0 .333

1967

Southland

W L T Pct. UT Arlington1 4 0 0 1.000 Lamar 3 1 0 .750 Arkansas State 2 2 0 .500 Trinity 1 3 0 .250 Abilene Christian 0 4 0 .000 1 includes win in Pecan Bowl.

1968

Southland

W L T Pct. Arkansas State1 3 0 1 .875 UT Arlington 3 1 0 .750 Trinity 2 2 0 .500 Abilene Christian 1 2 1 .375 Lamar 0 4 0 .000 1 includes loss in Pecan Bowl.

All Games W L T Pct. 7 3 1 .682 6 4 0 .600 5 4 0 .556 4 5 1 .421 0 10 0 .000

1969

Southland

W L T Pct. Arkansas State1 4 0 0 1000 Abilene Christian 2 2 0 .500 UT Arlington 2 2 0 .500 Trinity 2 2 0 .500 Lamar 0 4 0 .000 1 includes win in Pecan Bowl.

1970

All Games W L T Pct. 6 2 1 .723 7 0 2 .889 3 7 0 .300 5 5 0 .500 3 6 1 .350

W 8 8 5 4 3

All Games L T Pct. 1 1 .850 2 0 .800 5 0 .500 6 0 .400 7 0 .300

All Games W L T Pct. 11 0 0 1000 9 2 0 .818 5 6 0 .455 3 7 0 .300 0 10 0 .000

1971

W 9 8 5 5 4 5 2

All Games L T Pct. 2 0 .818 2 0 .800 6 0 .455 4 1 .550 4 1 .500 5 0 .500 9 0 .182

W 12 5 8 8 5 4 3

All Games L T Pct. 0 0 1000 6 0 .455 3 0 .728 3 0 .728 6 0 .455 7 0 .364 8 0 .273

1972

Southland

W L T Pct. Louisiana Tech1 5 0 0 1000 UT Arlington 4 1 0 .800 McNeese State 3 2 0 .600 Lamar 3 2 0 .600 La.-Lafayette 1 4 0 .200 Arkansas State 1 4 0 .200 Abilene Christian 1 4 0 .200 1 includes win in Grantland Rice Bowl.

1973

Southland

W L T Pct. Louisiana Tech1 5 0 0 1000 Arkansas State 3 2 0 .600 Lamar 3 2 0 .600 McNeese State 2 3 0 .400 UT Arlington 2 3 0 .400 La.-Lafayette 0 5 0 .000 1 includes 3-0 record in Division II playoffs.

1974

Southland

W L T Pct. Louisiana Tech1 5 0 0 1000 Lamar 4 1 0 .800 Arkansas State 3 2 0 .600 McNeese State 2 3 9 .499 UT Arlington 1 4 0 .200 La.-Lafayette 0 5 0 .000 1 includes 1-1 record in Division II playoffs.

All Games W L T Pct. 12 1 0 .923 7 3 0 .700 5 5 0 .500 7 3 0 .700 4 6 0 .400 0 10 0 .000

All Games W L T Pct. 11 1 0 .971 8 2 0 .800 7 3 0 .700 6 4 1 .591 1 10 0 .091 2 9 0 .182

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W L T Pct. Lamar1 3 0 1 .875 Arkansas State 2 0 2 .750 Trinity 2 2 0 .500 Abilene Christian 1 3 0 .250 UT Arlington 0 3 1 .125 1 includes loss in Pecan Bowl.

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1975

Southland

W L T Pct. Arkansas State 5 0 0 1000 Louisiana Tech 4 1 0 .800 McNeese State 3 2 0 .600 La.-Lafayette 2 3 0 .400 UT Arlington 1 4 0 .200 Lamar 0 5 0 .000

All Games W L T Pct. 11 0 0 1.000 8 2 0 .800 7 4 0 .636 6 5 0 .545 4 7 0 .364 1 10 0 .091

1976

Southland

W L T Pct. McNeese State1 4 1 0 .800 La.-Lafayette2 4 1 0 .800 UT Arlington 3 2 0 .600 Louisiana Tech 2 3 0 .400 Arkansas State 2 3 0 .400 Lamar 0 5 0 .000 1 includes win in Independence Bowl; 2 forfeited two regular-season wins.

1977

Southland

W L T Pct. Louisiana Tech1 4 0 1 .900 La.-Lafayette 2 1 2 .600 UT Arlington 3 2 0 .600 Arkansas State 2 3 0 .400 McNeese State 1 3 1 .300 Lamar 1 4 0 .200 1 includes win in Independence Bowl.

1978

Southland

W L T Pct. Louisiana Tech1 4 1 0 .800 Arkansas State 4 1 0 .800 UT Arlington 3 2 0 .600 McNeese State 2 3 0 .400 La.-Lafayette 2 3 0 .400 Lamar 0 5 0 .000 1 includes loss in Independence Bowl.

W 10 7 5 6 5 2

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All Games L T Pct. 2 0 .833 4 0 .636 8 0 .273 6 0 .455 8 0 .273 9 0 .182

W 6 7 6 4 4 1

All Games L T Pct. 5 0 .545 3 1 .682 5 0 .545 6 1 .409 6 1 .409 9 1 .136

W 10 8 5 4 4 3 2

All Games L T Pct. 3 0 .769 3 0 .727 6 0 .455 6 1 .409 7 0 .364 8 0 .273 9 0 .182

W 8 8 6 5 5 4 2

All Games L T Pct. 4 0 .667 3 0 .727 5 0 .545 5 1 .500 6 0 .455 7 0 .364 9 0 .192

W 10 8 7 7 7 2 2

All Games L T Pct. 5 0 .667 4 1 .654 4 0 .636 4 0 .636 3 1 .682 9 0 .192 9 0 .192

1981

Southland

W L T Pct. UT Arlington 4 1 0 .800 McNeese State 3 1 1 .700 Arkansas State 3 2 0 .600 Louisiana Tech 2 2 1 .500 Lamar 1 3 1 .300 La.-Lafayette 0 4 1 .100

1982

All Games W L T Pct. 9 1 2 .833 6 4 2 .583 5 6 0 .455 7 4 0 .636 5 5 1 .500 2 9 0 .182

All Games W L T Pct. 6 5 0 .545 7 4 0 .636 5 6 0 .455 7 4 0 .636 3 8 0 .273 2 8 1 .227

1979

Southland

W L T Pct. McNeese State1 5 0 0 1000 UT Arlington 4 1 0 .800 Lamar 3 2 0 .600 La.-Lafayette 1 4 0 .200 Arkansas State 1 4 0 .200 2 Louisiana Tech 1 4 0 .200 1 includes loss in Independence Bowl; 2 includes one win by forfeit.

All Games L T Pct. 2 0 .833 4 0 .636 6 0 .455 5 0 .545 6 0 .455 9 0 .182

1980

Southland

W L T Pct. McNeese State1 5 0 0 1000 La.-Lafayette 4 1 0 .800 UT Arlington 3 2 0 .600 Louisiana Tech 2 3 0 .400 Lamar 1 4 0 .200 Arkansas State 0 5 0 .000 1 includes loss in Independence Bowl.

W 11 9 6 4 4 3

All Games L T Pct. 1 0 .917 2 0 .818 3 2 .636 7 0 .364 7 0 .364 8 0 .273

Southland

W L T Pct. Louisiana Tech1 5 0 0 1000 Louisiana-Monroe 4 1 0 .800 Arkansas State 2 3 0 .400 McNeese State 2 3 0 .400 Lamar 1 4 0 .200 UT Arlington 1 4 0 .200 North Texas 0 0 0 — 1 includes 1-1 record in FCS playoffs.

1983

Southland

W L T Pct. North Texas1 5 1 0 .833 Louisiana-Monroe 5 1 0 .833 McNeese State 3 3 0 .500 Arkansas State 3 3 0 .500 UT Arlington 2 4 0 .333 Louisiana Tech 2 4 0 .333 Lamar 1 5 0 .183 1 includes 0-1 record in FCS playoffs.

1984

Southland

W L T Pct. 1 Louisiana Tech 5 1 0 .833 2 Arkansas State 4 1 1 .750 UT Arlington 4 2 0 .667 Louisiana-Monroe 3 3 0 .500 McNeese State 2 3 1 .417 Lamar 1 5 0 .167 North Texas 1 5 0 .167 1 includes 3-1 record in Division FCS playoffs; 2 includes 1-1 record in Division FCS playoffs.

All-Time Southland Conference Stadnings All Games W L T Pct. 9 4 0 .692 8 3 0 .727 6 3 2 .636 6 5 0 .545 4 6 1 .409 4 6 1 .409 3 8 0 .273

1986

Southland

W L T Pct. Arkansas State1 5 0 0 1.000 North Texas 3 2 0 .600 Louisiana Tech 3 2 0 .600 Louisiana-Monroe 3 2 0 .600 McNeese State 1 4 0 .200 Lamar 0 5 0 .000 1 includes 3-1 record in FCS playoffs.

W 12 6 6 5 2 2

All Games L T Pct. 2 1 .833 4 0 .600 4 1 .591 6 0 .456 9 0 .222 9 0 .222

W 13 8 7 6 4 3 2

All Games L T Pct. 2 0 .867 3 0 .727 5 0 .583 5 0 .545 7 0 .364 7 1 .318 9 0 .182

W 10 10 8 6 5 4 3

All Games L T Pct. 3 0 .769 3 0 .769 4 0 .667 5 0 .545 6 0 .455 7 0 .364 8 0 .273

W 12 4 5 4 5 5 3

All Games L T Pct. 2 1 .833 5 2 .455 6 0 .454 6 1 .409 6 0 .454 6 0 .454 8 0 .272

1987

Southland

W L T Pct. Louisiana-Monroe1 6 0 0 1.000 Sam Houston State 5 1 0 .833 North Texas2 5 1 0 .833 Northwestern State 3 3 0 .500 Texas State 2 4 0 .333 Stephen F. Austin 1 5 0 .167 McNeese State 1 5 0 .167 1 includes 4-0 record in FCS playoffs; 2 includes 0-1 record in FCS playoffs.

1988

Southland

W L T Pct. Northwestern State1 6 0 0 1.000 Stephen F. Austin1 5 1 0 .833 North Texas2 4 2 0 .667 McNeese State 3 3 0 .500 Louisiana-Monroe 2 4 0 .333 Texas State 1 5 0 .167 Sam Houston State 0 6 0 .000 1 includes 1-1 record in FCS playoffs; 2 includes 0-1 record in FCS playoffs.

1989

Southland

W L T Pct. Stephen F. Austin1 5 0 1 .917 Northwestern State 3 1 2 .667 Texas State 3 3 0 .500 Louisiana-Monroe 2 3 1 .416 McNeese State 2 4 0 .333 North Texas 2 4 0 .333 Sam Houston State 2 4 0 .333 1 includes 3-1 record in FCS playoffs.

1990

Southland

W L T Pct. Louisiana-Monroe1 5 1 0 .833 McNeese State 4 2 0 .667 Texas State 3 3 0 .500 Northwestern State 3 3 0 .500 Sam Houston State 3 3 0 .500 North Texas 2 4 0 .333 Stephen F. Austin2 1 5 0 .167 1 includes 0-1 record in FCS playoffs; 2 includes forfeit of one regular-season game.

All Games W L T Pct. 7 5 0 .583 5 6 0 .455 6 5 0 .545 5 6 0 .455 4 7 0 .364 6 5 0 .545 1 10 0 .091

1991

Southland

W L T Pct. McNeese State1 4 1 2 .714 Sam Houston State1 5 2 0 .714 Louisiana-Monroe 4 2 1 .643 Texas State 4 3 0 .571 Northwestern State 4 3 0 .571 Nicholls 2 5 0 .286 North Texas 2 5 0 .286 Stephen F. Austin 1 5 1 .214 1 includes 0-1 record in FCS playoffs.

W 6 8 7 7 6 4 3 2

All Games L T Pct. 4 2 .583 3 1 .708 3 1 .682 4 0 .636 5 0 .545 7 0 .364 7 1 .318 8 1 .227

W 10 9 7 6 4 5 3 1

All Games L T Pct. 3 0 .769 4 0 .692 4 0 .636 3 2 .636 7 0 .363 5 1 .500 8 0 .273 9 1 .136

W 10 9 8 5 4 4 3 2

All Games L T Pct. 3 0 .769 3 0 .750 4 0 .667 6 0 .455 7 0 .364 7 0 .364 8 0 .273 9 0 .182

W 7 10 6 5 6 5 4

All Games L T Pct. 4 1 .625 3 0 .769 3 2 .636 6 0 .455 5 0 .455 6 0 .455 7 0 .364

1992

Southland

W L T Pct. Louisiana-Monroe1 7 0 0 1.000 McNeese State1 6 1 0 .857 Northwestern State 4 3 0 .571 Sam Houston State 3 2 2 .571 North Texas 3 4 0 .428 Texas State 2 4 1 .357 Stephen F. Austin 1 6 0 .142 Nicholls 0 6 1 .071 1 includes 1-1 record in FCS playoffs.

1993

Southland

W L T Pct. McNeese State1 7 0 0 1.000 Louisiana-Monroe2 6 1 0 .857 Stephen F. Austin2 5 2 0 .714 Northwestern State 3 4 0 .429 Sam Houston State 2 5 0 .286 North Texas 2 5 0 .286 Nicholls 2 5 0 .286 Texas State 1 6 0 .143 1 includes 1-1 record in FCS playoffs; 2 includes 0-1 record in FCS playoffs.

1994

Southland

W L T Pct. North Texas1 5 0 1 .917 McNeese State2 5 1 0 .833 Stephen F. Austin 4 1 1 .750 Northwestern State 3 3 0 .500 Sam Houston State 1 5 0 .167 Nicholls 1 5 0 .167 Texas State 1 5 0 .167 1 includes 0-1 record in FCS playoffs; 2 includes 1-1 record in FCS playoffs.

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1985

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W L T Pct. Arkansas State1 5 1 0 .833 Louisiana Tech 4 2 0 .667 McNeese State 3 1 2 .667 Louisiana-Monroe 3 3 0 .500 North Texas 2 3 1 .417 UT Arlington 2 3 1 .417 Lamar 0 6 0 .000 1 includes 1-1 record in FCS playoffs.

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1995

Southland

W L T Pct. McNeese State1 5 0 0 1.000 Stephen F. Austin 4 1 0 .800 Northwestern State 2 3 0 .400 Sam Houston State 2 3 0 .400 Texas State 2 3 0 .400 Nicholls 0 5 0 .000 1 includes 2-1 record in FCS playoffs.

All Games W L T Pct. 13 1 0 .928 11 2 0 .846 6 5 0 .545 5 5 0 .500 4 7 0 .364 0 11 0 .000

1996

Southland

W L T Pct. Troy1 5 1 0 .833 Nicholls2 4 2 0 .667 Stephen F. Austin 3 3 0 .500 Northwestern State 3 3 0 .500 Sam Houston State 3 3 0 .500 Texas State 2 4 0 .333 McNeese State 1 5 0 .167 1 includes 2-1 record in FCS playoffs; 2 includes 0-1 record in FCS playoffs.

1997

Southland

W L T Pct. McNeese State1 6 1 0 .857 Northwestern State2 6 1 0 .857 Stephen F. Austin 5 2 0 .714 Sam Houston State 3 4 0 .429 Nicholls 3 4 0 .429 Texas State 2 5 0 .286 Troy 2 5 0 .286 Jacksonville State 1 6 0 .143 1 includes 3-1 record in FCS playoffs; 2 includes 0-1 record in FCS playoffs.

W 12 8 7 6 4 5 3

All Games W L T Pct. 13 2 0 .867 8 4 0 .667 8 3 0 .727 5 6 0 .455 5 6 0 .455 5 6 0 .455 5 6 0 .455 1 10 0 .091

1998

Southland

W L T Pct. Northwestern State1 6 1 0 .857 McNeese State2 5 2 0 .714 Troy2 5 2 0 .714 Jacksonville State 4 3 0 .571 Nicholls 3 4 0 .429 Texas State 2 5 0 .286 Stephen F. Austin 2 5 0 .286 Sam Houston State 1 6 0 .143 1 includes 2-1 record in FCS playoffs; 2 includes 0-1 record in FCS playoffs.

1999

Southland

W L T Pct. Troy1 6 1 0 .857 Stephen F. Austin 6 1 0 .857 McNeese State 5 2 0 .714 Sam Houston State 4 3 0 .571 Northwestern State 3 4 0 .429 Texas State 2 5 0 .286 Jacksonville State 1 6 0 .143 Nicholls 1 6 0 .143 1 includes 1-1 record in FCS playoffs.

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All Games L T Pct. 2 0 .857 4 0 .667 4 0 .636 5 0 .545 7 0 .364 6 0 .455 8 0 .273

W 11 9 8 7 4 4 3 3

All Games L T Pct. 3 0 .786 3 0 .750 4 0 .667 4 0 .636 7 0 .364 7 0 .364 8 0 .273 8 0 .273

All Games W L T Pct. 11 2 0 .846 8 3 0 .727 6 5 0 .545 6 5 0 .545 4 7 0 .364 3 8 0 .273 2 9 0 .182 1 10 0 .091

2000

Southland All Games

W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Troy1 7 0 0 1.000 10 2 0 .833 McNeese State1 5 2 0 .714 8 4 0 .667 Texas State 5 2 0 .714 7 4 0 .636 Sam Houston State 4 3 0 .571 7 4 0 .636 Stephen F. Austin 3 4 0 .429 6 5 0 .545 Jacksonville State 2 5 0 .286 4 6 0 .400 Northwestern State 1 6 0 .143 4 7 0 .364 Nicholls 1 6 0 .143 2 9 0 .182 1 includes 0-1 record in Division FCS playoffs; Note: Northwestern State forfeited league wins vs. Troy and Nicholls as a result of the use of an ineligible player. The standings reflect the forfeitures.

2001

Southland

W L T Pct. Sam Houston State1 5 1 0 .833 McNeese State2 5 1 0 .833 Northwestern State2 4 2 0 .667 Stephen F. Austin 4 2 0 .667 Jacksonville State 2 4 0 .333 Nicholls 1 5 0 .167 Texas State 0 6 0 .000 1 includes 1-1 record in FCS playoffs; 2 includes 0-1 record in FCS playoffs.

W 10 8 8 6 5 3 4

All Games L T Pct. 3 0 .769 4 0 .667 4 0 .667 5 0 .545 6 0 .455 8 0 .273 7 0 .364

W 13 9 7 6 5 4 4

All Games L T Pct. 2 0 .967 4 0 .692 4 0 .636 5 0 .545 5 0 .500 7 0 .364 7 0 .364

2002

Southland

W L T Pct. McNeese State1 6 0 0 1.000 Northwestern State2 4 2 0 .667 Nicholls 3 3 0 .500 Stephen F. Austin 3 3 0 .500 Jacksonville State 2 4 0 .333 Sam Houston State 2 4 0 .333 Texas State 1 5 0 .167 1 includes 3-1 record in FCS playoffs; 2 includes 0-1 record in FCS playoffs.

2003

Southland All Games

W L T Pct. W L T Pct. McNeese State1 5 0 0 1.000 10 2 0 .833 Stephen F. Austin 4 1 0 .800 7 4 0 .636 Northwestern State 2 3 0 .400 7 5 0 .583 Texas State 2 3 0 .400 5 7 0 .417 Sam Houston State 2 3 0 .400 3 8 0 .272 Nicholls 0 5 0 .000 0 11 0 .000 1 includes 0-1 record in FCS playoffs; Note: Nicholls forfeited conference wins versus Northwestern State, Sam Houston State and Texas State as a result of the use of an ineligible player. In addition, Nicholls forfeited two non-conference wins. The standings reflect the forfeitures

All-Time Southland Conference Stadnings

2005

Southland

W L T Pct. Texas State1 5 1 0 .833 Nicholls2 5 1 0 .833 McNeese State 3 3 0 .500 Northwestern State 3 3 0 .500 Southeastern La. 2 4 0 .333 Sam Houston State 2 4 0 .333 Stephen F. Austin 1 5 0 .167 1 includes 2-1 record in FCS playoffs; 2 includes 0-1 record in FCS playoffs.

2006

All Games W L T Pct. 11 3 0 .786 8 4 0 .667 5 6 0 .454 5 5 0 .500 4 7 0 .364 6 5 0 .545

Southland

W L T Pct. McNeese State1 5 1 0 .833 Sam Houston State 4 2 0 .667 Stephen F. Austin 4 2 0 .667 Texas State 3 3 0 .500 Nicholls 2 4 0 .333 Northwestern State 2 4 0 .333 Southeastern La. 1 5 0 .167 1 includes 0-1 record in FCS playoffs.

All Games W L T Pct. 11 3 0 .786 6 4 0 .600 5 4 0 .556 5 5 0 .500 4 6 0 .400 3 7 0 .300 5 6 0 .455

Southland

W L T Pct. McNeese State1 7 0 0 1.000 Sam Houston State 5 2 0 .714 Central Arkansas 5 2 0 .714 Nicholls 3 4 0 .429 Texas State 3 4 0 .429 Northwestern State 3 4 0 .429 Southeastern La. 2 5 0 .286 Stephen F. Austin 0 7 0 .000 1 includes 0-1 record in FCS playoffs.

2007

W 7 6 4 5 4 4 2

All Games L T Pct. 5 0 .583 5 0 .545 7 0 .364 6 0 .455 7 0 .364 7 0 .364 9 0 .182

All Games W L T Pct. 11 1 0 .917 7 4 0 .636 6 5 0 .545 6 5 0 .545 4 7 0 .364 4 7 0 .364 3 8 0 .273 0 11 0 .000

2008

Southland All Games

W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Central Arkansas1 6 1 0 .857 10 2 0 .833 Texas State2 5 2 0 .714 8 5 0 .615 McNeese State 4 3 0 .571 7 4 0 .636 Northwestern State 4 3 0 .571 7 5 0 .583 Nicholls 3 4 0 .429 3 6 0 .333 Southeastern La. 2 5 0 .286 5 7 0 .417 Sam Houston State 2 5 0 .286 4 6 0 .400 Stephen F. Austin 2 5 0 .286 4 8 0 .333 1 ineligible for Southland Conference championship and postseason play during transition to NCAA Division I; 2 includes 0-1 record in FCS playoffs.

Sam Houston State, 2004 Southland Conference Champion

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2004

Southland 2004 W L T Pct. Sam Houston State1 4 1 0 .800 Northwestern State2 4 1 0 .800 Texas State 3 2 0 .600 Nicholls 2 3 0 .400 McNeese State 1 4 0 .200 Stephen F. Austin 1 4 0 .200 1 includes 2-1 record in FCS playoffs; 2 includes 0-1 record in FCS playoffs.

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Yrs. Stephen F. Austin 4 Sam Houston State1 4 Texas State 2 McNeese State 13 Northwestern State 6 Nicholls1 3 Total Active Schools Inactive Schools Louisiana Tech Louisiana-Monroe Arkansas State Troy North Texas 1

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W 6 3 2 11 3 1 26

L 4 3 2 13 6 3 31

Pct. .600 .500 .500 .458 .333 .250 .456

4 5 5 3 0

2 3 3 4 4

.667 .625 .625 .429 .000

Not a member of Southland at time of first participation.

Pts. Opp. 295 322 162 191 114 113 507 525 212 309 74 143 1,364 1,591 175 291 223 151 46

92 253 151 182 81

All-Time Division II Playoffs & Bowl Games Texas State, 1981 Division II Champion Independence Bowl

During the early years of the Independence Bowl, the Southland Conference provided its Conference champion as the host for the event. McNeese State captured the crown in 1976 and squared off against Tulsa, winning the inaugural Independence Bowl game.

1976 McNeese State 20, Tulsa 16 1977 Louisiana Tech 24, Louisville 14 1978 East Carolina 35, Louisiana Tech 13 1979 Syracuse 31, McNeese State 7 1980 Southern Miss 16, McNeese State 14

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Yrs. Texas State1 3 McNeese State1 1 Total Active Schools Inactive Schools UT Arlington Louisiana Tech Arkansas State Lamar University 1

1 4 3 1

W 6 0 6

L 1 1 2

Pct. .857 .000 .750

1 6 2 0

0 1 1 1

1.000 .857 .667 .000

Not a member of Southland at time of participation.

Pts. Opp. 238 88 23 26 261 114 13 149 81 17

All-Time Division II Playoffs Results 1964 Pecan Bowl..............................Northern Iowa 19, Lamar 17 1967 Pecan Bowl..............................UT Arlington 13, North Dakota State 0 1968 Pecan Bowl..............................North Dakota State 23, Arkansas State 14 1969 Pecan Bowl..............................Arkansas State 29, Drake 21 1970 Pecan Bowl..............................Arkansas State 38, Central Missouri 21 1971 Pioneer Bowl...........................Louisiana Tech 14, Eastern Michigan 3

Grantland Rice Bowl.............Tennessee State 26, McNeese State1 23 1972 Grantland Rice Bowl.............Louisiana Tech 35, Tennessee State 0 1973 First Round...............................Louisiana Tech 18, Western Illinois 13 Semifinals.................................Louisiana Tech 38, Boise State 34 Championship........................Louisiana Tech 34, Western Kentucky 0 1974 First Round...............................Louisiana Tech 10, Western Carolina 7 Semifinals.................................Central Michigan 34, Louisiana Tech 14 1981 First Round...............................Texas State1 38, Jacksonville State1 22 Semifinals.................................Texas State1 62, Northern Michigan 0 Championship........................Texas State1 42, North Dakota State 13 1982 First Round...............................Texas State1 27, Fort Valley State 6 Semifinals.................................Texas State1 19, Jacksonville State 14 Championship........................Texas State1 34, California-Davis 9 1983 First Round...............................Central (Ohio) State 24, Texas State1 16 1 Not a member of the Southland Conference at time of participation.

0 88 65 19

Southland Division I Championship Results 1982 Quarterfinals: at Louisiana Tech 38, South Carolina State 3 Semifinals: Delaware 17, at Louisiana Tech 0 1983 Quarterfinals: at Nevada-Reno 20, North Texas 17 (OT) 1984 First Round: Louisiana Tech 66, at Mississippi Valley 19

at Arkansas State 37, Tenn.-Chattanooga 10

Quarterfinals: at Louisiana Tech 44, Alcorn State 21

at Montana State 31, Arkansas State 14 Semifinals Louisiana Tech 21, at Middle Tennessee 13 Championship: Montana State 19, Louisiana Tech 6

at Charleston, S.C. 1985 First Round: at Arkansas State 10, Grambling State 7

Quarterfinals: at Nevada-Reno 24, Arkansas State 23 1986 First Round: at Arkansas State 48, Sam Houston State1 7 Nicholls1 28, at Appalachian State 26

Quarterfinals: Arkansas State 55, at Delaware 14

at Georgia Southern 55, Nicholls1 31 Semifinals: at Arkansas State 24, Eastern Kentucky 10 Championship: Georgia Southern 48, Arkansas State 21

at Tacoma, Wash.

1987 First Round: at Louisiana-Monroe 30, North Texas 9

Quarterfinals: at Louisiana-Monroe 33, Eastern Kentucky 32 Semifinals: at Louisiana-Monroe 44, Northern Iowa 41(2OT) Championship: Louisiana-Monroe 43, Marshall 42

at Pocatello, Idaho 1988 First Round: Northwestern State 22, at Boise State 13

at Stephen F. Austin 24, Jackson State 0;

at Marshall 7, North Texas 0

Quarterfinals at Idaho 38, Northwestern State 30

at Georgia Southern 27, Stephen F. Austin 7 1989 First Round: at Stephen F. Austin 59, Grambling State 56

Quarterfinals: at Stephen F. Austin 55, Southwest Missouri 25 Semifinals: at Stephen F. Austin 21, Furman 19 Championship: Georgia Southern 37, Stephen F. Austin 34

at Statesboro, Ga. 1990 First Round:

at Nevada 27, Louisiana-Monroe 14

1991 First Round:

at Nevada 22, McNeese State 16 at Mid. Tennessee 20, Sam Houston St. 19 (OT)

1992 First Round: at Louisiana-Monroe 78, Alcorn State 27

McNeese State 23, at Idaho 20

Quarterfinals: Delaware 41, at Louisiana-Monroe 18

at Northern Iowa 29, McNeese State 7 1993 First Round: at McNeese State 34, William & Mary 28 Idaho 34, at Louisiana-Monroe 31

at Troy 42, Stephen F. Austin 20

Quarterfinals: Troy 35, at McNeese State 28 1994 First Round: at McNeese State 34, Idaho 21

at Boise State 24, North Texas 20

Quarterfinals: at Montana 30, McNeese State 28

1995 First Round:

Quarterfinals:

Semifinals:

at McNeese State 33, Idaho 3 at Stephen F. Austin 34, Eastern Illinois 29 at McNeese State 52, Delaware 18 Stephen F. Austin 27, at Appalachian State 17 Marshall 25, at McNeese State 15 at Montana 70, Stephen F. Austin 14

1996 First Round:

Quarterfinals: Semifinals:

at Montana 48, Nicholls 3 at Troy 29, Florida A&M 25 at Troy 31, Murray State 3 at Montana 70, Troy 7

1997 First Round: at Eastern Wash. 40, Northwestern State 10

at McNeese State 19, Montana 14

Quarterfinals: McNeese State 14, at Western Illinois 12 Semifinals: McNeese State 23, at Delaware 21 Championship: Youngstown State 10, McNeese State 9

at Chattanooga, Tenn.

1998 First Round:

Quarterfinals: Semifinals:

at Northwestern State 48, Illinois State 28 Massachusetts 21, at McNeese State 19 at Florida A&M 27, Troy 17 at Northwestern State 31, Appalachian State 20 Massachusetts 41, at Northwestern State 31

1999 First Round: at Troy 27, James Madison 7

Quarterfinals: Florida A&M 17, at Troy 10 2000 First Round: Appalachian State 33, at Troy 30

at Georgia Southern 42, McNeese State 17 2001 First Round:

Quarterfinals:

at Sam Houston State 34, Northern Arizona 31 at Montana 28, Northwestern State 19 Maine 14, at McNeese State 10 at Montana 49, Sam Houston State 24

2002 First Round: at McNeese State 21, Montana State 14

at Montana 45, Northwestern State 14

Quarterfinals: at McNeese State 24, Montana 20 Semifinals: at McNeese State 39, Villanova 28 Championship: Western Kentucky 34, McNeese State 14

at Chattanooga, Tenn.

2003 First Round: Northern Arizona 35, at McNeese State 3 2004 First Round: at Sam Houston State 54, Western Kentucky 24

at Montana 56, Northwestern State 7

Quarterfinals: Sam Houston State 45, at Eastern Wash. 34 Semifinals: at Montana 34, Sam Houston State 13 2005 First Round: at Texas State 50, Georgia Southern 35

at Furman 14, Nicholls 12

Quarterfinals: at Texas State 14, Cal Poly 7 Semifinals: Northern Iowa 40, at Texas State 37 (ot) 2006 First Round:

at Montana 31, McNeese State 6

2007 First Round:

Eastern Washington 44, at McNeese State 15

2008 First Round:

at Montana 31, Texas State 13

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Central Arkansas

2008 Nathan Brown, QB (SN);

Marquez Branson, TE (SNet);

Larry Hart, DE (AP, Camp, SN)

McNeese State

1972 James Moore, TE (AP) 1974 James Files, OT (AFCA) 1982 Leonard Smith, DB (AP, AFCA) 1988 Glenn Koch, OL (SNet) 1991 Terry Irving, LB (FG) 1992 Terry Irving, LB (AP, Camp, FG, KK) 1993 Terry Irving, LB (AP, SNet, Camp, KK, FG);

Jose Larios, K (AP, SNet) 1994 Ron Cherry, OT (AP, SNet, Camp, AFCA) 1995 Kavika Pittman, DT (AP, SNet, Camp, AFCA) 1996 Zack Bronson, DB (SNet, Camp, AFCA) 1997 Donnie Ashley, KR (AP); Charles Ayro, LB (Camp, SNet, STick);

Blair Bradley, DL (STick); Chris Fontenot, TE (Camp); Shonz LaFrenz, K (STick); Reggie Nelson, OL (AFCA, SNet, STick) 1998 Charles Ayro, LB (AFCA, USAToday/ESPN, SNet, Camp); Shonz LaFrenz, K (Camp); Reggie Nelson, OL (AFCA, AP, SNet, Camp) 1999 Shonz LaFrenz, K (Camp) 2000 Wes Hines, OL (FG, Verizon Academic);

Jake Morrison, DL (AP) 2001 Joe Judge, DB (FG) 2002 Jason Davis, OL (AP, FG, SNet, Camp);

B.J. McNutt, DL (FG); Roderick Royal, LB (AP, FG, SNet, Camp); Hadley Prince, DB (AP, AFCA, FG, Camp) 2003 Dwight Hudler, OL (AP, SNet); Roderick Royal, LB (AP, AFCA, SNet, FG);

Brent Hafford, DB (SNet) 2006 Bryan Smith, DL (AP, SNet); Steven Whitehead, RS (AP, SNet) 2007 Bryan Smith, DL (AP, Camp, AFCA, CSN)

Nicholls

1994 Daryl Pounds, DB (FG, AP) 2002 LeJuan Walker, RS (FG) 2003 Chris Thompson, DB (FG) 2007 Lardarius Webb, DB (Camp, SNet, CSN) 2008 Lardarius Webb, DB (AP, SNet, AFCA, SN)

Sam Houston State

1988 Lish Adams, LB (FN) 1991 Michael Bankston, DL (AP, Camp, SNet);

Murphy Yates, OL (Camp, SNet) 1997 Kevin Pesak,TE (SNet) 2001 Jonathon Cooper, WR (AP, FG, SNet);

Keith Davis, DB (AFCA);

Keith Heinrich, TE (SNet) 2004 Lance Garner, PK (FG) 2005 Corey Roberts, TE (AFCA) 2007 Blake Martin, TE (AP, CSN)

Stephen F. Austin

1988 Bruce Alexander, CB (Camp); David Gibbs, DT (Camp); Eric Lokey, LB (AFCA, Camp, SNet);

Keith Melcher, DE (Camp) 1989 David Whitmore, S (AP, AFCA, FN) 1993 Cedric Walker, DB (AP, SNet, KK, Camp, FG) 1995 Lee Kirk (Camp);

Joe Wylie (AFCA, AP, Camp) 1996 Jeremiah Trotter, LB (AFCA, Camp, FG) 1997 Mikhael Ricks, WR (AFCA, AP, Camp, SNet);

Jeremiah Trotter, LB (AFCA, AP, Camp, SNet) 1998 Chad Stanley, P (AFCA, AP, USAToday/ESPN, SNet, Camp) 2003 Brent Hafford, DB (AP, AFCA)

Texas State

1990 Reggie Rivers, RB (KK, Camp, SNet) 1991 Ervin Thomas, OL (KK) 1996 Claude Mathis, RB (SNet, Camp, AP, AFCA) 1997 Claude Mathis, RB (SNet, AFCA, AP) 2000 C.J. Carroll, DB (FG, Camp, AFCA, SNet, AP) 2004 Cory Elolf, P (AFCA) 2005 Fred Evans, DL (AFCA) 2007 Chris MacDonald, P (AP, AFCA, Camp) 2008 Cameron Luke, WR (SN)

Key

AP - Associated Press; AFCA - American Football Coaches Association; Camp - Walter Camp; FG - Don Hansen’s Football Gazette, KK - Kodak; SNet - Sports Network; SN - The Sporting News; FN - Football News, STick - Sports Ticker

Northwestern State

1989 David Whitmore, S (AP, AFCA, FN) 1990 Greg Necaise, DE (Camp, SNet) 1991 Andre Carron, LB (AP, Camp, KK, SNet, FG) 1992 Adrian Hardy, DB (AP, FG) 1993 Cedric Walker, DB (AP, SNet, KK, Camp, FG) 1998 Jermaine Jones, DB (AFCA, AP, USAToday/ESPN, SNet, FG, Camp) 1997 Tony Maranto, DB (AP, AFCA) 1999 William Broussard, OL (Camp);

Mike Green, DB (AFCA, AP, FG) 2000 Terrence McGee, PR (FG) 2002 Roy Locks, DL (AP, AFCA) 2004 Jamall Johnson, LB (AP) 2006 Tory Collins, DL (AFCA) 2007 Demetrius Bell, OL (AP, CSN)

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Southland First-Team All-Americans Abilene Christian

1965 Larry Cox, OT (AP) 1969 Chip Bennett, LB (AP, AFCA) 1970 Jim Lindsey, QB (AP, AFCA)

Arkansas State

1964 Dan Summers, OG (AP) 1965 Dan Summers, OG (AP) 1968 Bill Bergey, LB (AP, AFCA) 1969 Dan Buckley, C (AP); Clovis Swinney, DT (AP, AFCA) 1970 Bill Phillips, OG (AP); Calvin Harrell, HB (AFCA) 1971 Calvin Harrell, RB (AFCA); Dennis Meyer, DB (AP, AFCA);

Wayne Dorton, OG (AP) 1973 Doug Lowrey, OG (AFCA) 1975 Ken Jones, OG (FWA, SNet) 1976 T. J. Humphreys, OG (AP) 1984 Carter Ray Crawford, NG (AP, AFCA, FN) 1985 Carter Ray Crawford, NG (AP, AFCA, FN); Ray Brown, OT FN) 1986 Randy Barnhill, OG (AP, AFCA)

Jacksonville State

2002 Deon White, OL (FG)

Lamar

1967 Spergon Wynn, OG (AP) 1983 Eugene Seale, LB (AP) 1985 Burton Murchison, RB (AP, FN)

Louisiana-Monroe

1982 Bruce Daigle, DB (AP); Arthur Christophe, C (AP) 1983 Mike Grantham, OG (AP) 1984 Mike Grantham, OG (AP) 1985 Mike Turner, DB (AP) 1987 Claude Brumfield, DT (AFCA, FN);

John Clement, OT (AP, FN); Teddy Garcia, PK (FN) 1988 Cyril Crutchfield, DB (AP, AFCA, Camp, SNet) 1989 Jackie Harris, TE (AFCA) 1990 Cisco Richard, RB (SNet) 1992 Jeff Blackshear, OL (KK);

Vincent Brisby, WR (Camp, FG); Roosevelt Potts, RB (FG, KK);

Vic Zordan, C (AP, Camp, FG, SNet) 1993 Raymond Baptiste, OL (AP, SNet, Camp, FG);

James Folston, OL (AP, Camp, FG)

Louisiana Tech

1972 Roger Carr, FL (AFCA) 1973 Roger Carr, WR (AP, AFCA) 1974 Mike Barber, TE (AP);

Fred Dean, DT (AP, AFCA) 1982 Matt Dunigan, QB (AP, AFCA) 1984 Doug Landry, LB (AP, AFCA, FN);

Walter Johnson, DE (AP) 1985 Doug Landry, LB (AP, FN) 1986 Walter Johnson, DE (AP, AFCA)

North Texas

1983 Rayford Cooks, DT (AP); Ronnie Hickman, DE (AP) 1988 Rex Johnson, DL (AFCA) 1990 Mike Davis, DL (KK)

UT Arlington

1966 Ken Ozee, DT (AP) 1967 Robert Diem, OG (AFCA); Robert Willbanks, S (AP, AFCA) 1984 Bruce Collie, OT (AP, AFCA, FN)

1967

Trinity

Marvin Upshaw, DT (AFCA)

Troy

1996 Kerry Jenkins, OL (AFCA);

Pratt Lyons, DL (AFCA, Camp, FG, SNet) 1998 Al Lucas, DL (FG); Cleve Roberts, OL (FG); Eric Sloan, DB (Camp);

Marcus Spriggs, DL (AFCA, USAToday/ESPN, Camp) 1999 Al Lucas, DL (SNet, Camp, AP, FG);

Michael Moore, OL (AFCA, Camp, FG); Anthony Rabb, LB (FG); Eric Sloan, DB (Camp) 2000 Lawrence Tynes, K (AFCA, AP)

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Single Game Rushing Yards

Total Player, School, Opponent 310 Claude Mathis, TXST vs. Stephen F. Austin, 1996 308 Claude Mathis, TXST vs. Jacksonville State 1997 304 Tony Citizen, MCN vs. Prairie View A&M, 1986 289 Isiah Stoker, SFA vs. Jacksonville State, 1999 283 Lee Davis, TXST vs. Arkansas-Monticello, 2001 278 D.D. Terry, SHSU vs. Southeastern La., 2006 275 Don Harr, ACU vs. McMurry, 1970 265 Corey Thomas, NICH vs. Samford, 1994 259 Dennis Bolden, ASU vs. McNeese State, 1975 259 Burton Murchison, LU vs. Rice, 1985

Passing Yards

Total Player, School, Opponent 619 Doug Pederson, ULM vs. Stephen F. Austin, 1989 577 Dustin Long, SHSU vs. McNeese State, 2004 571 Todd Hammel, SFA vs. Louisiana-Monroe, 1989 534 Todd Hammel, SFA vs. Sam Houston State, 1989 508 Jeremy Moses, SFA vs. Texas State, 2007 506 Rhett Bomar, SHSU vs. Southeastern La., 2008 497 Chris Chaloupka, SHSU vs. Stephen F. Austin, 1999 486 Mitch Maher, UNT vs. Stephen F. Austin, 1994 478 Dustin Long, SHSU vs. Eastern Washington, 2004 449 Jeremy Moses, SFA vs. Sam Houston State, 2008

Total Offensive Yards

Total Player, School, Opponent 598 Dustin Long, SHSU vs. McNeese State, 2004 595 Doug Pederson, ULM vs. Stephen F. Austin, 1989 562 Todd Hammel, SFA vs. Louisiana-Monroe, 1989 526 Barrick Nealy, TXST vs. Georgia Southern, 2005 513 Todd Hammel, SFA vs. Sam Houston State, 1989 508 Rhett Bomar, SHSU vs. Southeastern La., 2008 492 Jeremy Moses, SFA vs. Texas State, 2007 491 Mitch Maher, UNT vs. Stephen F. Austin, 1994 490 Chris Chaloupka, SHSU vs. Stephen F. Austin, 1999 482 Dustin Long, SHSU vs. Eastern Washington, 2004

Receiving Yards

Total Player, School, Opponent 247 Ronald Bonner, JSU vs. Northwestern State, 1997 242 Jonathon Cooper, SHSU vs. Western Illinois, 2001 235 Catron Houston, SHSU vs. Southeastern La., 2008 231 Scott Ford, UNT vs. Abilene Christian, 1992 227 Vincent Brisby, ULM vs. Louisiana-Lafayette, 1992 226 Jason Mathenia, SHSU vs. Eastern Washington 2004 224 Marcus Camper, UNT vs. Texas, 1988 224 Matt Dominguez, SHSU vs. Stephen F. Austin, 2000 222 Nathan Black, NWLA vs. Mont., 2001 219 Jimmy Thomas, UTA vs. East Texas State, 1968

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Single Season Name, School Claude Mathis, TXST Claude Mathis, TXST Donald Wilkerson, TXST Irving Spikes, ULM Burton Murchison, LU Tony Taylor, NWLA Tony Taylor, NWLA Toddrick Pendland, MCN Rondy Rogers, JSU Clarence Matthews, NWLA

Name, School Jarrod Fuller, SHSU Ronnie Vinson, AC Jonathon Cooper, SHSU Billy Ryckman, LTU Jason Mathenia, SHSU Cameron Luke, TXST Truman Franks, TU Duane Brooks, SFA Dominque Edison, SFA Matt Dominguez, SHSU

Name, School Dustin Long, SHSU Jeremy Moses, SFA Todd Hammel, SFA Rhett Bomar, SHSU Nathan Brown, UCA Barrick Nealy, TXST Nathan Brown, UCA Blake Prejean, MCN Robert Cobb, ULM John Holman, ULM

Name, School Dustin Long, SHSU Jeremy Moses, SFA Barrick Nealy, TXST Todd Hammel, SFA Rhett Bomar, SHSU Nathan Brown, UCA Barrick Nealy, TXST Josh McCown, SHSU Trey Willie, SLU Nathan Brown, UCA

Rushing Year 1997 1996 1994 1993 1985 2000 1999 2008 2001 1995

TC 311 294 302 246 265 302 263 219 212 230

Avg 5.1 5.4 5.2 6.4 5.8 5.0 5.5 6.5 6.7 6.0

TD 14 16 9 14 8 9 16 12 13 13

Yds 1,595 1,593 1,569 1,563 1,547 1,506 1,441 1,431 1,417 1,384

Avg 14.0 14.8 16.7 17.9 18.3 17.4 10.5 12.7 15.2 17.5

TD 8 9 17 10 13 17 3 4 18 13

No 99 82 78 77 74 73 73 68 67 66

Att-Cmp-Int 531-333-18 598-352-20 401-238-13 436-245-13 375-254-4 473-240-17 377-256-10 373-218-17 345-197-8 462-218-16

TD 39 41 34 27 31 21 26 15 29 20

Yds 4,588 4,026 3,915 3,355 3,206 3,129 3,084 3,068 3,008 2,964

Receiving Year 2004 1969 2001 1976 2004 2008 1965 2008 2008 1999

Passing Year 2004 2008 1989 2008 2008 2003 2007 1997 1993 1982

Yds 1,383 1,214 1,304 1,382 1,357 1,268 765 863 1,016 1,156

Total Offense Year 2004 2008 2005 1989 2008 2008 2003 2001 2005 2007

TP Rush Pass Yds 576 -12 4,588 4,576 654 -74 4,026 3,952 522 1057 2,875 3,932 487 -92 3,915 3,823 517 187 3,355 3,542 443 215 3,206 3,421 606 261 3,129 3,390 431 354 2,884 3,238 537 449 2,777 3,226 438 132 3,084 3,216

Southland Top-10 Career Performances Rushing

Name, School Years TC Claude Mathis, TXST 1994-97 882 Henry Fields, MCN 1992-95 839 Buford Jordan, MCN 1980-83 750 Tony Taylor, NWLA 1998-00 688 Leonard Harris, SFA 1992-95 678 Derrick Jensen, UTA 1974-77 676 Tony Citizen, MCN 1986-88 713 Scotty Caldwell, UTA 1981-84 652 Rondy Rogers, JSU 1999-02 599 Vick King, MCN 2001-03 562

Receiving

Name, School Years Yds Matt Dominguez, SHSU 1997-00 3,376 Dominique Edison, SFA 2005-08 2,696 Cisco Richard, ULM 1987-90 1,874 Jonathon Cooper, SHSU 1998-01 2,444 Joey Hamilton1, JSU 1996-99 2,779 Jermaine Martin, MCN 1999-02 2,636 Mike Pearce, SFA 1992-96 1,777 Pat Holder, AC 1968-70 1,709 Ronnie Vinson, AC 1969-71 2,431 Ronnie Gebauer, LU 1967-70 2,098

Name, School Years Nathan Brown1, UCA 2005-08 Todd Hammel1, SFA 1986-89 Jim Lindsey, AC 1967-70 Kerry Joseph, MCN 1992-95 Barrick Nealy, TXST 2003-05 Matt Dunigan, LTU 1979-82 Scott Davis, UNT 1987-90 Blake Prejean, MCN 1996-99 Montressa Kirby1, JSU 1995-98 Bradley George, TXST 2006 -

Passing

Avg TD Yds 5.3 45 4,691 5.2 30 4,358 5.5 43 4,106 5.4 32 3,720 5.1 28 3,459 4.9 14 3,346 4.6 28 3,284 5.0 31 3,267 5.2 28 3,143 5.6 26 3,130

Avg TD No. 15.3 27 211 14.8 28 182 10.5 12 179 14.3 23 171 17.3 23 161 16.5 11 160 11.3 9 157 11.0 9 155 15.9 19 153 14.1 8 149

Att-Cmp-In TD Yds 1,267-856-32 100 10,558 1,060-544-51 65 8,631 1,237-642-69 61 8,521 1,114-565-47 67 7,874 979-532-32 52 7,206 1,103-550-50 40 7,010 921-518-35 40 6,923 895-497-37 35 6,677 966-492-43 43 6,587 868-495-24 53 6,435

Total Offense

Name, School Years TP Rush Nathan Brown1, UCA 2005-08 1,474 435 Kerry Joseph, MCN 1992-95 1,649 1,802 Barrick Nealy, TXST 2003-05 1,382 1,727 Todd Hammel1, SFA 1986-89 1,371 213 Scott Davis, UNT 1987-90 1,548 1,513 Jim Lindsey, AC 1967-70 1,508 -136 Montressa Kirby1, JSU 1995-98 1,392 1,041 Matt Dunigan, LTU 1979-82 1,483 125 Brad Zeller, NICH 1995-98 1,281 1,047 Bradley George, TXST 2006- 1,033 204 entire career not played as Southland member

Claude Mathis, Texas State

Matt Dominguez, Sam Houston State

Pass Yds 10,558 10,993 7,874 9,676 7,206 8,933 8,631 8,844 6,923 8,436 8,521 8,385 6,587 7,628 7,010 7,135 5,616 6,663 6,435 6,639

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Rushing

Most Attempts Game: 46 Theron McClendon, MCN vs. Louisiana Tech, 1979

46 Claude Mathis, TXST vs. Jacksonville State, 1997 Season: 315 Larry Centers, Stephen F. Austin, 1989 Career: 882 Claude Mathis, Texas State, 1994-97 Most Net Yards Game: 310 Claude Mathis, TXST vs. Stephen F. Austin, 1997 Season: 1,595 Claude Mathis, Texas State, 1997 Career: 4,691 Claude Mathis, Texas State, 1994-97 Most Touchdowns Game: 7 Jessie Burton, MCN vs. Southern Utah, 1998 Season: 20 Luther Turner, Sam Houston State, 1987 Career: 48 Charles McDaniel, Louisiana Tech, 1971-74

Passing

Most Attempts Game: 85 Jeremy Moses, SFA vs. Sam Houston State, 2008 Season: 598 Jeremy Moses, Stephen F. Austin, 2008 Career: 1,267 Nathan Brown1, Central Arkansas, 2005-08 Most Completions Game: 57 Jeremy Moses, SFA vs. Sam Houston State, 2008 Season: 352 Jeremy Moses, Stephen F. Austin, 2008 Career: 856 Nathan Brown1, Central Arkansas, 2005-08 Most Yards Gained Game: 619 Doug Pederson, ULM vs. Stephen F. Austin, 1989 Season: 5364 Todd Hammel, Stephen F. Austin, 1989 Career: 10,558 Nathan Brown1, Central Arkansas, 2005-08 Most Touchdowns Game: 8 Todd Hammel, SFA vs. Louisiana-Monroe, 1989 Season: 41 Jeremy Moses, Stephen F. Austin, 2008 Career: 100 Nathan Brown1, Central Arkansas, 2005-08 Most Interceptions Thrown Game: 6 Scott Stoker, NWLA vs. Sam Houston State, 1989

6 Gene Bradley, ASU vs. Southern Miss., 1979 Season: 23 Tommy Tomlin, Lamar, 1969 Career: 69 Jim Lindsey, Abilene Christian, 1967-70 Highest Completion Percentage Game: 92.3 Steve Haynes, LTU vs. UT Arlington, 1975 Season: 67.7 Nathan Brown, Central Arkansas, 2007 Career: 67.8 Nathan Brown1, Central Arkansas, 2005-08

Receiving

Most Receptions Game: 16 Jackie Harris, ULM vs. Lamar, 1988 Season: 99 Jarrod Fuller, Sam Houston State, 2004 Career: 211 Matt Dominguez, Sam Houston State, 1997-00 Most Yards Gained Game: 247 Ronald Bonner, JSU vs. SW Missouri, 1997 Season: 1,383 Jarrod Fuller, Sam Houston State, 2004 Career: 3,376 Matt Dominguez, Sam Houston State, 1997-00 Most Touchdowns Game: 4 Matt Dominguez, SHSU vs. Nicholls, 1999

4 Cameron Luke, TXST vs. Stephen F. Austin, 2007 Season: 18 Dominique Edison, Stephen F. Austin, 2008 Career: 32 Cameron Luke, Texas State, 2006-08

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Total Offense

Most Plays Game: 93 Jeremy Moses, SFA vs. Sam Houston State, 2008 Season: 696 Todd Hammel, Stephen F. Austin, 1989 Career: 1,649 Kerry Joseph, McNeese State, 1992-95 Most Yards Gained Game: 598 Dustin Long, SHSU vs. McNeese State, 2004 Season: 5,294 Todd Hammel, Stephen F. Austin, 1989 Career: 9,676 Kerry Joseph, McNeese State, 1992-95

Scoring

Most Points Game: 42 Jessie Burton, MCN vs. Southern Utah, 1998

42 Steve Burks, ASU vs. Abilene Christian, 1973 Season: 126 Brent Grimes, Central Arkansas, 2008 Career: 356 Jose Larios, McNeese State, 1992-95 Most Touchdowns Game: 7 Jessie Burton, MCN vs. Southern Utah, 1998

7 Steve Burks, ASU vs. Abilene Christian, 1973 Season: 21 Brent Grimes, Central Arkansas, 2008 Career: 52 Charles McDaniel, Louisiana Tech, 1971-74 Most Extra Points Game: 12 Tommy Hebert, NWLA vs. Southeastern La., 2003 Season: 57 Lance Garner, Sam Houston State, 2004 Career: 158 Jose Larios, McNeese State, 1992-95 Most Field Goals Made Game: 6 Jeff Turner, SLU at Texas State, 2007 Season: 25 Shonz LaFrenz, McNeese State, 1997 Career: 66 Jose Larios, McNeese State, 1992-95 Consecutive Kicks Made FGs: 13 Teddy Garcia, Louisiana-Monroe, 1987

13 Roger Miller, Louisiana-Monroe, 1993

13 Jeff Turner, Southeastern La., 2007 PATs: 93 Jose Larios, McNeese State, 1992-95

Pass Interceptions

Most Interceptions Game: 4 by three individuals Season: 13 Dennis Meyer, Arkansas State, 1970 Career: 29 Dennis Meyer, Arkansas State, 1968-71 Most Yards Gained Game: 122 Jarrod Dale, UCA vs. Tennessee-Martin, 2007 Season: 253 Zack Bronson, McNeese State, 1993 Career: 374 Terrys Whiting, Arkansas State, 1968-71

Quarterback Sacks

Most Sacks Game: 5 Bryan Smith, MCN vs. West Virginia Tech, 2006 Season: 13.5 Bryan Smith, McNeese State, 2006

Southland Individual Records Most Punts Game: 15 Ricky Gohlke, LU vs. Arkansas State, 1975 Season: 91 Pat Neck, McNeese State, 1991 Career: 301 Barry Bowman, Louisiana Tech, 1983-86 Most Yards Game: 601 Bruce Gartman, ASU vs. Southern Miss., 1980 Season: 3727 Pat Neck, McNeese State, 1991 Career: 11,441 Barry Bowman, Louisiana Tech, 1983-86 Highest Average Game: 63.5 Patrick Dolan, NICH vs. Northwestern State, 2007 Season: 46.6 Chad Stanley, Stephen F. Austin, 1998 Career: 43.3 Chad Stanley, Stephen F. Austin, 1996-98

Punt Returns

Most Returns Game: 10 B.J. Sams, MCN vs. Montana, 2002 Season: 51 Steve Hanschen, Arkansas State, 1978 Career: 103 Claude Stewart, Sam Houston State, 1989-92 Most Yards Gained Game: 156 Toby Zeigler, NWLA vs. SW Oklahoma, 2002 Season: 528 Donnie Ashley, McNeese State, 1997 Career: 1,181 Toby Zeigler, Northwestern State, 2002-05 Most Touchdowns Game: 2 Tony Jones, SHSU vs. Ouachita Baptist, 2004 Season: 3 Terrence McGee, Northwestern State, 2000

3 Donnie Ashley, McNeese State, 1997

3 Troy Jones, McNeese State, 1989 Career: 4 Richard Ellander, McNeese State, 1975-78

Kickoff Returns

Most Returns Game: 9 Flip Johnson, MCN vs. Northern Iowa, 1986 Season: 42 Karrington Bush, Texas State, 2008 Career: 96 Jeff Steele, Louisiana-Monroe, 1986-89 Most Yards Gained Game: 233 Flip Johnson, MCN vs. Northern Iowa, 1986 Season: 1,055 Karrington Bush, Texas State, 2008 Career: 2,058 Jeff Steele, Louisiana-Monroe, 1986-89 Most Touchdowns Game: 1 By several individuals Season: 2 Chris Crawford, Nicholls, 2003

2 Michael Hygh, North Texas, 1994 Career: 2 Larry Anderson, Louisiana Tech, 1974-77

2 Michael Hygh, North Texas, 1994

2 Chris Crawford, Nicholls, 2003-05

Miscellaneous

Most Fumble Recoveries Game: 3 by several individuals Season: 7 Jim Pinegar, Louisiana-Lafayette, 1974 Career: not established Most Blocked Punts Game: 3 Stacy Price, ASU vs. UT Arlington, 1981

3 Clevon Johnson, ASU vs. Tenn-Martin, 1980 Season: 8 Jimmy Lisko, Arkansas State, 1975 Career: 8 Jimmy Lisko, Arkansas State, 1975

Most Blocked Kicks (Punts, FGs, PATs) Game: 3 Adrian Hardy, NWLA vs. Arkansas State, 1992 Season: 8 Jimmy Lisko, Arkansas State, 1975 Career: 17 Leonard Smith, McNeese State, 1980-82

Longest Plays

Rushing 93, Ronnie Powell, NWLA vs. Jacksonville State, 1997 92, Stan Zwiggi, TXST vs. Cal Poly, 2007 91, Nakia Lumar, NICH vs. Samford, 1997 91, Tony Taylor, NWLA vs. Stephen F. Austin, 1999 90, Henry Fields, MCN vs. Idaho, 1994 90, Charles Harris, SHSU vs. Rice, 1993 90, Steve Eaton, TXST vs. Prairie View A&M, 1991 90, Reggie Dupree, ULL vs. Southeastern La., 1971 Passing and Receiving 99, Scott Stoker to Victor Robinson, NWLA vs. La.-Monroe,1989 98, James Hamilton to Chet Douthit, ASU vs. Lamar, 1970 97, Brad Smith to Sullivan Beard, NICH vs. Jacksonville State, 1999 97, Peyton Jones to Mikhael Ricks, SFA vs. Troy, 1997 96, Wendal Lowrey to Vincent Brisby, ULM vs. Stephen F. Austin, 1991 96, Mitch Maher to Troy Redwine, UNT vs. Nicholls, 1993 Field Goals 63, Joe Duren, ASU vs. McNeese State, 1974 60, Skipper Butler, UTA vs. East Texas State, 1968 58, Bob Bearden, AC vs. Angelo State, 1969 58, Chuck Rawlinson, SFA vs. Sam Houston State, 1991 Interceptions 99, Chris Middleton, UTA vs. Lamar, 1979 97, Reggie Spenser, JSU vs. McNeese State, 2001 96, David Easterling, MCN vs. Northwestern State, 1990 96, Jarrod Dale, UCA vs. UT Martin, 2007 95, Jermaine Jones, NWLA vs. Southern, 1998 95, Bill Bradshaw, UTA vs. Louisiana Tech, 1976 Punts 91, Bart Helsley, UNT vs. Louisiana-Monroe, 1990 87, John Starnes, UNT vs. UT Arlington, 1983 Punt Returns 96, Ladarius Webb, NICH vs. Texas State, 2007 93, Richard Ellander, MCN vs. Louisiana Tech, 1978 91, Richard Ramirez, TU vs. Abilene Christian, 1971 90, Terrence McGee, NWLA vs. Southern, 2000 90, Derrick Harris, SHSU vs. Central Arkansas, 2006 90, Derrick Harris, SHSU vs. Texas State, 2006 86, Terrence McGee, NWLA vs. Troy, 2000 86, Tristan Jackson, UCA vs. Southeastern La., 2007 85, Flip Johnson, MCN vs. Texas State, 1985 Kickoff Returns 100, Chris Crawford, NICH vs. Texas State, 2003 100, Richard Daniels, SFA vs. Northern Iowa, 2000 100, Joey Hamilton, JSU vs. Samford, 1999 100, Chris Fontenette, MCN vs. Northwestern State, 1992 100, Ronnie Williams, LTU vs. West Texas State, 1981 100, Tony Felder, UTA vs. Lamar, 1980 100, Larry Anderson, LTU vs. Illinois State, 1977 100, Charles McDaniel, LTU vs. Louisiana-Lafayette, 1974

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Rushing Offense

Most Attempts Game: 81 Several times Season: 746 Arkansas State, 1975

Most Field Goals Game: 6 SLU vs. Texas State, 2007 Season: 24 Louisiana Tech, 1985

Punting

Most Net Yards Game: 621 ASU vs. Tennessee-Martin, 1984 Season: 3,745 Arkansas State, 1975

Most Punts Game: 15 LU vs. Arkansas State, 1975 Season: 89 Louisiana-Lafayette, 1978

Most Touchdowns Game: 11 MCN vs. West Virginia Tech, 2006 Season: 42 Nicholls, 2003

Most Yards Game: 601 ASU vs. Southern Miss., 1980 Season: 3,559 Arkansas State, 1980

Passing Offense

Most Attempts Game: 85 SFA vs. Sam Houston State, 2008 Season: 630 Stephen F. Austin, 2008 Most Completions Game: 57 SFA vs. Sam Houston State, 2008 Season: 371 Stephen F. Austin, 2008 Most Yards Gained Game: 619 ULM vs. Stephen F. Austin, 1989 Season: 5,435 Stephen F. Austin, 1989 Most Touchdowns Game: 8 SFA vs. Louisiana-Monroe, 1989

8 UCA vs. Texas State, 2007 Season: 48 Stephen F. Austin, 1989 Most Interceptions Thrown Game: 9 LTU vs. UT Arlington, 1972 Season: 32 Trinity, 1969 Fewest Interceptions Thrown Season: 3 Nicholls, 2003, 05 Highest Completion Percentage Season: 67.0 Central Arkansas, 2008

Total Offense

Most Plays Game: 116 SFA vs. Sam Houston State, 2008 Season: 1,117 Stephen F. Austin, 1989 Most Yards Gained Game: 717 SFA vs. Sam Houston State, 1999 Season: 7,324 Stephen F. Austin, 1989

Scoring Offense

Most Points Game: 87 NWLA vs. Southeastern Louisiana, 2003 Season: 569 Stephen F. Austin, 1989 Most Touchdowns Game: 12 NWLA vs. Southeastern Louisiana, 2003 Season: 76 Stephen F. Austin, 1989 Most Extra Points Game: 12 NWLA vs. Southeastern Louisiana, 2003 Season: 71 Stephen F. Austin, 1989

Highest Average Season: 46.6 Stephen F. Austin, 1998

Punt Returns

Most Returns Game: 13 SFA vs. Prairie View A&M, 1988 Season: 57 Trinity, 1967 Most Yards Gained Game: 196 SFA vs. Prairie View, 1988 Season: 632 Northwestern State, 2002 Most Touchdowns Season: 4 Sam Houston State, 2000

Kickoff Returns

Most Returns Game: 11 TXST vs. New Mexico, 2003

11 JSU vs. McNeese State, 2001

11 MCN vs. Miami, 2000 Season: 76 Stephen F. Austin, 2008 Most Yards Gained Game: 251 NICH vs. Northwestern State, 2008 Season: 1,425 Texas State, 2008 Most Touchdowns Season: 2 Troy, 2000

2 Louisiana-Monroe, 1983

2 Louisiana Tech, 1977

Miscellaneous

Most First Downs Game: 38 TXST vs. Jacksonville State, 1997 Season: 324 Stephen F. Austin, 1989 Most Fumbles Game: 13 ASU vs. Tenn.-Chattanooga, 1981 Season: 65 UT Arlington, 1978 Most Fumbles Lost Game: 6 NICH vs. Texas State, 2000

6 UNT vs. McNeese State, 1984

6 ASU vs. UT Arlington, 1981 6 ASU vs. UT Arlington, 1979 Season: 34 UT Arlington, 1978 Fewest Fumbles Lost Season: 5 Stephen F. Austin, 1999 Most Touchdowns on Blocked Punts: Game: 2 SHSU vs. Northwestern State, 1992

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Southland Team Records Fewest Penalties Season: 37 UT Arlington, 1966 Most Yards Penalized Game: 223 SFA vs. Texas State, 1989 Season: 1219 McNeese State, 2002 Fewest Yards Penalized Season: 325 Abilene Christian, 1964 Winning Streaks Overall: 23 Louisiana Tech, 1973-75

16 Arkansas State, 1969-71

15 Arkansas State, 1974-76 SLC: 19 Louisiana Tech, 1972-75

16 McNeese State, 2001-04 Losing Streaks Overall: 15 Louisiana-Lafayette, 1973-74

13 UT Arlington, 1970-71

13 Lamar, 1985-86

13 Nicholls, 1984-85 SLC: 16 Lamar, 1984-86

13 Lamar, 1975-77

Rushing Defense

Fewest Attempts Allowed Game: 12 SFA vs. Jacksonville State, 1997 Season: 313 Northwestern State, 2006 Fewest Net Yards Allowed Game: -54 NICH vs. Bethel College, 2003 Season: 612 Trinity, 1967 Fewest Touchdowns Allowed Season: 4 McNeese State, 1985

Passing Defense

Fewest Attempts Allowed Game: 3 SHSU vs. Nicholls, 2002

3 NWLA vs. Nicholls, 2000

3 ASU vs. Memphis State, 1982

3 LTU vs. West Texas State, 1981

3 LTU vs. Arkansas State, 1975

3 NICH vs. McNeese St., 2005

3 NICH vs. Stephen F. Austin, 2005 Season: 122 Arkansas State, 1964 Fewest Completions Allowed Game: 0 LTU vs. West Texas State, 1981 Season: 53 Arkansas State, 1965 Fewest Yards Allowed Game: -7 LU vs. Trinity, 1967 Season: 581 Arkansas State, 1964 Fewest Touchdowns Allowed Season: 2 Several times

Total Defense

Fewest Plays Allowed Game: 39 ULM vs. Arkansas State, 1983 Season: 461 Arkansas State, 1964 Fewest Yards Allowed Game: -9 NWLA vs. Texas Southern, 2004 Season: 1754 Trinity, 1966 Scoring Defense Fewest Points Allowed Season: 59 Louisiana Tech, 1973 Fewest Touchdowns Allowed Season: 8 Louisiana Tech, 1973 Fewest Extra Points Allowed Season: 8 Louisiana Tech, 1973 Fewest Field Goals Allowed Season: 1 Louisiana Tech, 1973 Consecutive Shutouts Quarters: 13 McNeese State, 1985 Games: 3 McNeese State, 1985

Defensive Pass Interceptions

Most Interceptions Game: 9 UTA vs. Louisiana Tech, 1972 Season: 32 Arkansas State, 1969

32 UT Arlington, 1969

Most Yards Gained Game: 238 NICH vs. Northwestern State, 2007 Season: 458 Nicholls, 2007

Miscellaneous

Fewest First Downs Allowed Game: 1 NWLA vs. Oklahoma Panhandle State, 2003 Season: 93 Trinity, 1966 Most Fumbles Caused Game: 13 LU vs. Texas Southern, 1980 Season: 49 Northwestern State, 1991 Most Fumbles Recovered Game: 8 LUvs. Texas Southern, 1980 8 LU vs. McNeese State, 1968 Season: 30 Louisiana-Lafayette, 1977

30 Lamar, 1968 Most Turnovers Recovered Game: Not established Season: 43 Northwestern State, 1991 (23 fumbles, 20 INTs) Most Blocked Kicks Season: 11 Arkansas State, 1975 Most Defensive Touchdowns Game: 4 NWLA vs. Southeastern La., 2003

4 NICH vs. Northwestern State, 2007 Season: 12 Northwestern State, 2003

Lowest Completion Percentage Allowed Season: 31.5 Abilene Christian, 1971

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1984

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The FCS Coaches Poll began in 2007.

1982

Sports Network 1. Eastern Kentucky 2. Louisiana Tech 3. Delaware 4. Tennessee Tech 5. Eastern Illinois 6. Furman 7. South Carolina State 8. Jackson State 9. Colgate 10. Grambling 11. Idaho 12. Northern Illinois 13. Holy Cross 14. Bowling Green 15. Boise State 16. Western Michigan 17. Tenn. Chattanooga 18. Northwestern State 19. Montana 20. Lafayette

1983

Sports Network 1. Southern Illinois 2. Furman 3. Holy Cross 4. North Texas 5. Indiana State 6. Eastern Illinois 7. Colgate 8. Eastern Kentucky 9. Western Carolina 10. Grambling 11. Nevada-Reno 12. Idaho State 13. Boston University Louisiana-Monroe 15. Jackson State 16. Middle Tennessee 17. Tennessee State 18. South Carolina State 19. Mississippi Valley St. 20. New Hampshire

Sports Network 1. Alcorn State 2. Montana State Rhode Island 4. Boston University 5. Indiana State 6. Middle Tennessee Mississippi Valley State 8. Eastern Kentucky 9. Louisiana Tech 10. Arkansas State 11. New Hampshire 12. Richmond 13. Murray State 14. Western Carolina 15. Holy Cross 16. Furman 17. Tenn.-Chattanooga 18. Northern Iowa 19. Delaware 20. McNeese State

1985

Sports Network 1. Middle Tennessee 2. Furman Nevada 4. Northern Iowa 5. Idaho 6. Arkansas State 7. Rhode Island 8. Grambling 9. Georgia Southern 10. Akron 11. Eastern Washington 12. Appalachian State Delaware State 14. Louisiana Tech 15. Jackson State 16. William & Mary 17. Murray State 18. Richmond 19. Eastern Kentucky 20. Alcorn State

1986

Sports Network 1. Nevada 2. Arkansas State 3. Eastern Illinois 4. Georgia Southern 5. Holy Cross 6. Appalachian State 7. Pennsylvania 8. William & Mary 9. Jackson State 10. Eastern Kentucky 11. Sam Houston State 12. Nicholls 13. Delaware 14. Tennessee State 15. Furman 16. Idaho 17. Southern Illinois

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1987

Sports Network 1. Holy Cross 2. Appalachian State 3. Louisiana-Monroe 4. Northern Iowa 5. Idaho 6. Georgia Southern 7. Eastern Kentucky 8. James Madison 9. Jackson State 10. Weber State 11. Western Kentucky 12. Arkansas State 13. Maine 14. Marshall 15. Youngstown State 16. North Texas 17. Richmond 18. Howard 19. Sam Houston State 20. Delaware State

1988

Sports Network 1. Idaho 2. Georgia Southern 3. Western Illinois 4. Furman 5. Jackson State 6. Marshall 7. Eastern Kentucky 8. Northwestern State 9. Stephen F. Austin 10. Massachusetts North Texas 12. Boise State Western Kentucky 14 The Citadel 15. Delaware 16. Montana 17. Middle Tennessee 18. Florida A&M 19. Holy Cross 20. Grambling

1989

Sports Network 1. Georgia Southern 2. Furman 3. Stephen F. Austin 4. Holy Cross Idaho 6. Montana 7. Appalachian State 8. Maine 9. Missouri State 10. Middle Tennessee William & Mary 12. Eastern Kentucky 13. Grambling

14. Youngstown State 15. Eastern Illinois 16. Villanova 17. Jackson State 18. Connecticut 19. Nevada 20. Northern Iowa

1990

Sports Network 1. Middle Tennessee 2. Youngstown State 3. Georgia Southern 4. Nevada 5. Eastern Kentucky 6. Missouri State 7. William & Mary 8. Holy Cross 9. Massachusetts 1 0. Boise State 11. Northern Iowa 12. Furman 13. Idaho 1 4. Louisiana-Monroe 15. The Citadel 16. Jackson State 17. Dartmouth 18. Central Florida 19. New Hampshire North Carolina A&T

1991

Sports Network 1. Nevada 2. Eastern Kentucky 3. Holy Cross 4. Northern Iowa 5. Alabama State 6. Delaware 7. Villanova 8. Marshall 9. Middle Tennessee 10. Samford 11. New Hampshire 12. Sam Houston State 13. Youngstown State 14. Western Illinois 15. Weber State 16. James Madison 17. Appalachian State 18. Louisiana-Monroe 19. McNeese State 20. The Citadel Furman

1992

Sports Network 1. Louisiana-Monroe The Citadel 3. Northern Iowa 4. Middle Tennessee 5. Idaho 6. Marshall 7. Youngstown State 8. Delaware

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Sports Network 1. Troy State 2. Georgia Southern 3. Montana 4. Louisiana-Monroe 5. McNeese State 6. Boston University 7. Youngstown State 8. Howard 9. Marshall 10. William & Mary 11. Idaho 12. Central Florida 13. Northern Iowa 14. Stephen F. Austin 15. Southern 16. Pennsylvania 17. Eastern Kentucky 18. Delaware 19. Western Kentucky 20. Eastern Washington 21. North Carolina A&T 22. Tennessee Tech 23. Alcorn State 24. Towson State 25. Massachusetts

1994

Sports Network 1. Youngstown State 2. Boise State 3. Marshall 4. Montana 5. Eastern Kentucky 6. McNeese State 7. James Madison 8. Idaho 9. Appalachian State 10. Boston University 11. Northern Iowa 12. Troy 13. New Hampshire 14. Pennsylvania 15. North Texas 16. Middle Tennessee 17. Grambling 18. Alcorn State 19. William & Mary 20. Central Florida 21. Stephen F. Austin 22. Hofstra

23. South Carolina State 24. Western Illinois 25. Northern Arizona

1995

Sports Network 1. Montana 2. Marshall 3. McNeese State 4. Stephen F. Austin 5. Appalachian State 6. Delaware 7. Troy 8. Southern 9. Murray State 10. Hofstra 11. Georgia Southern 12. Eastern Kentucky 13. Northern Iowa 14. Eastern Illinois 15. James Madison 16. Jackson State 17. Florida A&M 18. Idaho 19. William & Mary 20. Richmond 21. Boise State 22. Northern Arizona 23. Connecticut 24. Indiana State 25. Middle Tennessee

1996

Sports Network 1. Marshall 2. Montana 3. Northern Iowa 4. Troy 5. William & Mary 6. Murray State 7. East Tennessee State 8. Northern Arizona 9. Furman 10. Delaware 11. Jackson State 12. Villanova 13. Western Illinois 14. Florida A&M 15. Nicholls 16. Eastern Illinois 17. New Hampshire 18. Youngstown State 19. Dartmouth 20. Howard 21. Stephen F. Austin 22. Appalachian State 23. Missouri State 24. Dayton 25. James Madison

1997

Sports Network 1. Youngstown State 2. McNeese State 3. Delaware

4. Eastern Washington 5. Villanova 6. Western Illinois 7. Western Kentucky 8. Georgia Southern 9. Hampton 10. Florida A&M 11. Southern 12. Montana 13. Jackson State 14. Hofstra 15. Eastern Kentucky 16. Cal Poly 17. Northwestern state 18. Stephen F. Austin 19. South Carolina State 20. Liberty 21. Eastern Illinois 22. Appalachian State 23. Dayton 24. Northeastern 25. Colgate

1998

Sports Network 1. Massachusetts 2. Georgia Southern 3. Northwestern State 4. Western Illinois 5. Florida A&M 6. Appalachian State 7. Lehigh 8. McNeese State 9. Connecticut 10. Richmond 11. Hampton 12. Tennessee State 13. Troy 14. Southern 15. Montana 16. Illinois State 17. William & Mary 18. Bethune-Cookman 19. Western Kentucky 20. Hoftstra 21. Colgate 22. South Florida 23. Delaware 24. Murray State 25. Montana State

1999

Sports Network 1. Georgia Southern 2. Youngstown State 3. Illinois State 4. Florida A&M 5. Hofstra 6. Troy 7. Massachusetts 8. Montana 9. Appalachian State North Carolina A&T 11. Tennessee State 12. Furman

13. James Madison 14. Lehigh 15. Northern Iowa 16. Northern Arizona 17. Southern 18. Colgate 19. Jackson State 20. Portland State 21. Elon 22. Stephen F. Austin 23. South Florida 24. Villanova 25. Brown

2000

Sports Network 1. Georgia Southern 2. Montana 3. Delaware 4. Appalachian State 5. Western Kentucky 6. Richmond 7. Hofstra 8. Lehigh 9. Troy 10. Furman 11. Youngstown State 12. Western Illinois 13. Grambling 14. Florida A&M 15. Portland State 16. McNeese State 17. Eastern Illinois 18. Weber State 19. Northern Iowa 20. Bethune-Cookman 21. North Carolina A&T 22. Tennessee Tech 23. Wofford 24. Illinois State 25. Texas State

2001

Sports Network 1. Montana 2. Furman 3. Georgia Southern 4. Northern Iowa 5. Lehigh 6. Appalachian State 7. Sam Houston State 8. Grambling 9. Eastern Illinois 10. Maine 11. Hofstra 12. Western Kentucky 13. McNeese State 14. Northwestern State 15. Youngstown State 16. Northern Arizona 17. William & Mary 18. Eastern Kentucky 19. Harvard 20. Villanova 21. Rhode Island

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Sports Network 1. Western Kentucky 2. McNeese State 3. Georgia Southern 4. Villanova 5. Western Illinois 6. Maine 7. Montana 8. Grambling 9. Furman 10. Appalachian State 11. Northeastern 12. Fordham 13. Eastern Illinois 14. Wofford 15. Bethune-Cookman 16. Northwestern State 17. Pennsylvania 18. Idaho State 19. Montana State 20. Murray State 21. Eastern Kentucky 22. Gardner-Webb 23. Nicholls 24. Southeast Missouri 25. Colgate

2003

Sports Network 1. Delaware 2. Colgate 3. Wofford 4. Florida Atlantic 5. Northern Iowa 6. Western Illinois 7. Western Kentucky 8. McNeese State 9. Southern Illinois 10. Northern Arizona 11. Massachusetts 12. Penn 13. Southern 14. Montana 15. Bethune-Cookman 16. North Carolina A&T 17. Grambling 18. Jacksonville State 19. Northern Colorado 20. Northeastern 21. Montana State 22. Idaho State 23. Lehigh 24. Georgia Southern 25. Villanova

2004

Sports Network 1. James Madison 2. Montana 3. William & Mary 4. Sam Houston State 5. Furman 6. New Hampshire 7. Delaware 8. Eastern Washington 9. Southern Illinois 10. Georgia Southern 11. Western Kentucky 12. Hampton 13. Harvard 14. Jacksonville State 15. Lehigh 16. Cal Poly 17. Northwestern State 18. Wofford 19. Lafayette 20. Alabama State 21. Penn 22. South Carolina State 23. North Dakota State 24. Coastal Carolina 25. Northern Iowa

2005

Sports Network 1. Appalachian State 2. Northern Iowa 3. Furman 4. Texas State 5. New Hampshire 6. Cal Poly 7. Southern Illinois 8. Richmond 9. Georgia Southern 10. Hampton 11. Grambling State 12. Montana 13. Eastern Washington 14. Youngstown State 15. Brown 16. Eastern Illinois 17. Nicholls 18. Montana State 19. Massachusetts 20. South Carolina State 21. Lafayette 22. Illinois State 23. Colgate 24. Coastal Carolina 25. James Madison

2006

Sports Network 1. Appalachian State 2. Massachusetts 3. Montana 4. Youngstown State 5. North Dakota State 6. New Hampshire 7. Southern Illinois

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8. Illinois State 9. James Madison 10. Montana State 11. Hampton 12. Furman 13. Tennessee-Martin 14. Coastal Carolina 15. Eastern Illinois 16. Cal Poly 17. Northern Iowa 18. Princeton 19. Portland State 20. San Diego 21. McNeese State 22. South Dakota State 23. Wofford 24. Central Arkansas 25. Yale

2007

Sports Network 1. Appalachian State 2. Delaware 3. Southern Illinois 4. Northern Iowa 5. Richmond 6. Wofford 7. Massachussetts 8. Eastern Washington 9. North Dakota State 10. Montana 11. McNeese State 12. James Madison 13. Eastern Kentucky 14. New Hampshire 15. Delaware State 16. Youngstown State 17. Georgia Southern 18. Eastern Illinois 19. South Dakota State 20. Fordham 21. Harvard 22. Yale 23. Elot 24. Cal Poly 25. Grambling State FCS Coaches 1. Appalachian State 2. Delaware 3. Southern Illinois 4. Richmond 5. Northern Iowa 6. Massachussetts 7. James Madison 8. Eastern Washington 9. North Dakota State 10. Wofford 11. McNEESE STATE 12. Montana 13. Eastern Kentucky 14. New Hampshire 15. Eastern Illinois 16. Delaware State 17. Youngstown State 18. Georgia Southern

19. Fordham 20. Harvard 21. Yale 22. South Dakota State 23. Elon 24. Grambling 25. Dayton

2008

Sports Network 1. Richmond 2. Montana 3. James Madison 4. Northern Iowa 5. Appalachian State 6. Villanova 7. Weber State 8. New Hampshire 9. Wofford 10. Cal Poly 11. Southern Illinois 12. Central Arkansas 13. South Carolina State 14. Liberty 15. Harvard 16. Colgate 17. Elon 18. Maine 19. Eastern Kentucky 20. William & Mary 21. McNeese State 22. Texas State 23. Jacksonville State 24. Grambling State 25. Prairie View A&M FCS Coaches 1. Richmond 2. Montana 3. James Madison 4. Northern Iowa 5. Appalachian State 6. Villanova 7. New Hampshire 8. Cal Poly 9. Weber State 10. Southern Illinois 11. Wofford 12. Central Arkansas 13. South Carolina State 14. Harvard 15. Liberty 16. Maine 17. Colgate 18. Eastern Kentucky 19. Elon 20. William and Mary 21. McNeese State 22. Jacksonville State 23. Texas State 24. Grambling State 25. Prairie View A&M

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One of the premiere NCAA Football Championship Subdivision leagues in the country, the Southland Conference continues to emerge as a breeding ground for the future stars of the National Football League. From groundbreaking players such as Pro Football Hall of Famer Fred Dean to the league’s newest crop of first-year hopefuls, the conference boasts a rich tradition of sending impact players to the NFL. For each of the Southland’s NFL-bound alumni, professional success starts in the classrooms and on the gridirons of the league’s eight active competing universities, including six programs that this fall will see a combined 11 rookies make their first attempts at finding a spot on an NFL roster.

Included among those 11 rookies are four selections from the 2009 NFL Draft, the most picks from a FCS conference in 2009 and the second-largest draft class in Southland history.

Nicholls’ star cornerback Lardarius Webb became the first Southland player to be drafted when he was picked by the Baltimore Ravens with the 24th selection in the third round.

Sam Houston State quarterback Rhett Bomar was the next to slide off of draft boards when the New York Giants took him with the 151st overall pick in the fifth round. Also selected in the draft was a pair of wide receivers in McNeese State’s Quinten Lawrence, a sixth-round pick of the Kansas City Chiefs, and Stephen F. Austin’s Dominique Edison, a sixth-round pick of the Tennessee Titans.

Only in 2002, when five players were among the more than 250 selections, were more Southland alumni drafted in the same season this decade.

Former Sam Houston State quarterback and 2001 Southland Player of the Year Josh McCown was a third round selection of the Arizona Cardinals in that 2002 draft. Now the second-string quarterback for the Carolina Panthers, McCown is one of five active Southland stars heading into the 2009 campaign with at least five years of NFL experience. His former Bearkat teammate Keith Davis, a longtime Dallas Cowboy, is entering his seventh season as an Oakland Raider. Former McNeese State standout Keith Smith also has five years of playing experience as a defensive back for the Detroit Lions.

Also included among that elite group are former Northwestern State stars Mike Green, a nine-year veteran who last year suited up at safety for the Washington Redskins, and Terrence McGee, a 2005 Pro Bowl selection of the Buffalo Bills.

McGee, an All-American kick returner during his tenure with the Demons, is one of nine players from the Southland Conference to have taken part in the NFL’s annual all-star game. He was selected to the AFC squad as the league’s special teams’ representative in 2005. Only Stephen F. Austin alumnus Jeremiah Trotter has played in the all-star classic more recently than McGee. The Lumberjacks’ former pass-rushing star retired in 2007 having taken part in four Pro Bowls as a representative of the Philadelphia Eagles, the last of which came in 2006. Former Arkansas State star Bill Bergey, who played in a combined five Pro Bowls, including one with the Cincinnati Bengals, also represented the Eagles in four Pro Bowls.

The conference’s other four-time Pro Bowler is the afore-mentioned Fred Dean, arguably the most successful professional football player in the history of the Southland Conference.

Dean, a four-time Pro Bowler, was a two-time Southland Defensive Player of the Year and a first-team all-Southland selection all four years of his career at Louisiana Tech, one of only five Southland players to earn that distinction. In all, Dean played for 11 seasons in the NFL, recording 93 sacks in 141 games for the San Diego Chargers and San Francisco 49ers. He twice hoisted the Vince Lombardi Trophy as a Super Bowl Champion alongside Joe Montana and in 2009 became the first Southland football player to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.

Like Dean, former Texas State standout Ricky Sanders won a pair of Super Bowl rings with the Washington Redskins during his seven-year career. The owner of multiple Super Bowl records, including most receiving yards (193), most total yards (235), most touchdowns in one quarter (two), most receiving yards in one quarter (168), and the longest touchdown reception (80, tie), Sanders joins Dean and 13 other former Southland players as members of at least one Super Bowl championship roster.

More former NFL stars from the Southland include Stan Humphries, Fred Barnett, Roger Carr, Marvin Upshaw, Mike Barber, Bruce Collie, Tim McKyer, Pat Tilley, Jackie Harris, Eugene Seale, Bubby Brister, Leonard Smith, Billy Ryckman, Rafael Septien, Buford Jordan and Ray Brown, among many others.

Current NFL Players Central Arkansas

Player, Position Team Years Pro Marquez Branson, TE Broncos R Jacob Ford, DE Titans 2

McNeese State

Jeremy Haynes, DB Titans R Quentin Lawrence, WR Chiefs R Luke Lawton, FB Raiders 3 Kyle Link, OT Jets R Allen Nelson, LB Redskins R Keith Smith, DB Lions 5

Nicholls

Jacob Bender, OT 49ers 2 Kareem Moore, DB Redskins 1 Alex Romero, PK 49ers R Lardarius Webb, CB Ravens R

Northwestern State

Demetrius Bell, OT Bills 1 Mike Green, S Redskins 9 Dudley Guice, WR Titans R Felton Huggins, WR Bills R Terrence McGee, CB Bills 6 David Pittman, DB Texans 4

Sam Houston State

Rhett Bomar, QB Giants R Josh McCown, QB Panthers 7 Keith Davis, DB Raiders 6

Stephen F. Austin

Dominique Edison, WR

Fred Evans, DT

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Texas State

Vikings

Southland’s NFL First-Round Draft picks Year 1983 1988 1968 1974

Pick Name/School Team Pos. 17 Leonard Smith, McNeese State St. Louis Cardinals DB 17 John Stephens, Northwestern St. New England Patriots RB 21 Marvin Upshaw, Trintity Cleveland Browns DE 24 Roger Carr, Louisiana Tech Baltimore Colts WR

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Year 2009 2004 1999

1996 1995 1994 1984 1983

1982 1980

1979

1976 1972

Rd. Overall Name Team Pos. 6 175 Quentin Lawrence Kansas City WR 3 73 Keith Smith Detroit DB 5 134 Cecil Collins Miami RB 5 141 Reggie Nelson San Diego OG 2 37 Kavika Pittman Dallas DE 5 163 Ronald Cherry Detroit OT 4 115 Terry Irving Arizona LB 8 221 Ronnie Landry Miami RB 1 17 Leonard Smith St. Louis1 DB 3 74 Stephen Starring New England WR 8 216 Carlton Briscoe Green Bay DB 3 73 Rusty Guilbeau St. Louis1 DE 5 113 Bryan Hicks Cincinnati DB 12 331 Harry Price San Diego WR 4 105 Charles Jefferson Denver DB 9 243 Richard Ellender Houston2 WR 2 56 James Files Pittsburgh C 14 364 Mike O’ Quinn Washington OG

Year 2009 2008 2007 2004 1995

Rd. Overall Name Team Pos. 3 88 Lardarius Webb Baltimore DB 6 180 Kareem Moore Washington DB 6 177 Jacob Bender N.Y. Jets OT 5 150 Chris Thompson Jacksonville DB 3 68 Darryl Pounds Washington DB

Year 2008 2006 2003 2002 2000 1999 1999 1999 1998 1997 1994 1993 1990 1990 1989 1988 1987

Rd. Overall Name Team Pos. 7 219 Demetrius Bell Buffalo OT 3 87 David Pittman Baltimore DB 4 111 Terrence McGee Buffalo DB 5 164 Craig Nall Green Bay QB 7 254 Mike Green Chicago DB 4 120 Kenny Wright Minnesota CB 5 162 Jermaine Jones N.Y. Jets CB 6 175 Robert Daniel Carolina DE 6 170 Patrick Palmer Washington WR 5 140 Keith Thibodeaux Washington CB 2 39 Marcus Spears Chicago OT 2 48 Adrian Hardy San Francisco CB 6 157 Randy Hilliard Cleveland CB 11 292 Al Edwards Buffalo WR 6 159 Floyd Turner New Orleans WR 1 17 John Stephens New England RB 4 112 Odessa Turner N.Y. Giants WR

Year 2009 2002

1996 1995 1992 1989 1988

Rd. Overall Name Team Pos. 5 151 Rhett Bomar N.Y. Giants QB 3 81 Josh McCown Arizona QB 6 174 Keith Heinrich Carolina TE 7 224 Darius Smith Oakland C 6 189 John Solomon Minnesota LB 4 100 Michael Bankston Phoenix1 DT 7 177 Rickey Royal Phoenix1 DB 5 127 Carl Mims Washington DB

Year 2009 2002 2001 1998

1997 1996 1995 1990

Rd. Overall Name Team Pos. 6 206 Dominique Edison Tennessee WR 7 236 Wes Pate Baltimore QB 5 150 Derrick Blaylock Kansas City RB 2 59 Mikhael Ricks San Diego WR 3 72 Jeremiah Trotter Philadelphia LB 7 209 Anthony DeGrate Tampa Bay DT 7 248 Joey Wylie Oakland OG 2 34 Terrance Shaw San Diego DB 4 107 David Whitmore N.Y. Giants DB 5 115 Larry Centers Phoenix1 RB 10 253 Anthony Landry New England RB 12 307 Todd Hammel Tampa Bay QB

Year 2006 2002

Rd. Overall Name 7 212 Fred Evans 6 180 Clenton Ballard

McNeese State (1972)

Nicholls (1991)

Northwestern State (1987)

Sam Houston State (1987)

Stephen F. Austin (1987)

Texas State (1987)

Team Miami Jacksonville

2000

1991 1990 1989

6 7 7 11 7 6 10 12

183 Spergon Wynn Cleveland QB 211 Darrick Vaughn Atlanta DB 231 Clifton Black Oakland DB 303 Paul Alsbury New England P 172 Jeff Novak San Diego OG 149 A.J. Johnson Washington DB 254 Ben Jessie Green Bay DB 311 Bill Jones Kansas City RB

Former Members Abilene Christian (1964-72)

Year 1972 1971 1970 1969 1967

Rd. Overall Name Team Pos. 8 189 Ron Vinson New Orleans WR 2 44 Wayne Walton N.Y. Giants OT 3 60 Chip Bennett Cincinnati LB 17 436 Bob Oliver Cleveland DE 5 121 Bernard Erickson San Diego LB 15 376 Mike Love Pittsburgh RB

Year 1986

1985 1983 1980 1977

1976

1975

1974

1972

1970 1969

1968

Rd. Overall Name Team Pos. 8 201 Ray Brown St. Louis1 OG 8 210 Michael Cline Green Bay DT 8 221 Judious Lewis Seattle WR 12 319 Waddell Kelly New England RB 2 37 Gene Bradley Buffalo QB 5 123 Leroy Harris Miami RB 9 229 T.J. Humphreys Philadelphia OG 9 233 Joel Mullins Green Bay OT 9 242 Robert Speer Atlanta DE 10 268 Oren Middlebrook Denver WR 2 45 Ken Jones Buffalo OG 7 184 Dick Dixon Seattle DT 7 190 Jerry Muckensturm Chicago LB 9 260 Jim Lisko Denver LB 15 417 Eddie Morgan N.Y. Giants DT 17 469 Mike Malham Chicago LB 2 49 Stan Winfrey Miami RB 4 91 Steve Burks New England WR 8 207 Joe Hollimon Minnesota DB 15 371 Vince Ancell St. Louis1 DB 17 422 Doug Lowrey N.Y. Jets OG 3 58 Bill Phillips Denver LB 6 137 Wayne Dorton New Orleans OG 6 143 Dennis Meyer Pittsburgh DB 7 180 Calvin Harrell Miami RB 12 293 Steve Lockhart New Orleans TE 13 314 James Hamilton Cincinnati QB 3 62 Clovis Swinney New Orleans DE 2 31 Bill Bergey Cincinnati LB 14 348 Gary Crane Denver LB 10 272 Ron Worthen Green Bay C

Year 1985 1981 1978

1975 1973

1972

1968

1967

1965

Rd. Overall Name Team Pos. 6 163 Danzell Lee Washington TE 11 283 Johnny Ray Smith Tampa Bay DB 12 316 Jeff Bergeron Seattle RB 12 321 Kevin Bell San Diego WR 17 418 Rondy Colbert N.Y. Giants DB 5 117 Charles Cantrell Washington --13 317 Edward Robinson St. Louis1 DB 15 376 Thomas Gage Atlanta DB 9 222 Pat Gibbs Philadelphia DB 2 14 343 Gary Crockett Houston C 2 55 Tom Smiley Cincinnati RB 4 98 Johnny Fuller San Francicsco WR 11 279 Ed Marcontell St. Louis1 OG 15 393 Darrell Johnson New Orleans --7 --- Tony Guillory L.A. Rams3 OG

Arkansas State (1964-86)

Lamar (1964-86)

Louisiana-Lafayette (1971-81)

Year Rd. Overall Name Team 1977 10 258 Rafael Septian New Orleans 1976 11 293 Keith Meuhr Seattle

12 331 Harold Porter Kansas City 1974 15 382 Ken Williams Buffalo Bills 1972 14 349 Louis Age N.Y. Jets

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Year 1993

1990 1988

1987 1986 1985 1984 1983

1982

Rd. Overall Name Team Pos. 2 49 Roosevelt Potts Indianapolis RB 2 56 Vincent Brisby New England WR 8 197 Jeff Blackshear Seattle OG 8 208 Greg Robinson L.A. Raiders4 RB 4 102 Jackie Harris Green Bay TE 4 100 Teddy Garcia New England K 6 159 Stan Humphries Washington QB 5 138 Will Johnson Chicago LB 3 67 Bubby Brister Pittsburgh QB 8 215 Ronnie Washington Atlanta LB 8 219 Bob Craighead San Diego RB 7 188 Jessie Clark Green Bay RB 10 275 Roosevelt Straughter Pittsburgh DB 9 242 Bob Lane Tampa Bay QB

Year 1986 1984 1983 1982

1981 1978

1977 1976

1975

1974

Rd. Overall Name Team Pos. 5 118 Doug Landry San Diego LB 10 273 James Thaxton Detroit DB 4 93 Trey Junkin Buffalo LB 5 123 Ed Jackson L.A. Raiders4 LB 10 273 Andre Young San Diego DB 4 4 111 Johnny Robinson L.A. Raiders DT 4 101 Larry Anderson Pittsburgh DB 8 195 John Henry White Kansas City RB 10 257 Billy Ryckman Atlanta WR 2 48 Mike Barber Houston2 TE 4 114 Pat Tilley St. Louis1 WR 2 33 Fred Dean San Diego DE 13 316 Charles McDaniel Chicago RB 17 420 Roland Harper Chicago RB 1 24 Roger Carr Baltimore5 WR

Year 1991

1989 1983

Rd. Overall Name Team Pos. 6 145 Erric Pegram Atlanta RB 6 165 Scott Bowles San Francisco OT 3 79 Kim Phillips New Orleans DB 11 297 Mark Witte Tampa Bay TE

Year 1971 1970 1967 1968

Rd. Overall Name Team 16 398 Walter Huntley Pittsburgh 4 86 Greg Lens St. Louis1 8 210 Clarence Miles Green Bay 1 21 Marvin Upshaw Cleveland

Year 2000

1999 1998 1997

Rd. Overall Name Team Pos. 4 129 Mookie Moore Washington OG 6 172 Mareno Philyaw Atlanta WR 6 174 Marcus Spriggs Cleveland DT 6 155 Clifford Ivory San Diego DB 4 107 Pratt Lyons Houston2 DE

Year 1986 1985

1984

1983

1981 1980

1978

1977 1976 1974

1972 1971

1970

Rd. Overall Name Team Pos. 3 64 Tim McKyer San Francisco DB 5 140 Bruce Collie San Francisco OT 8 202 Scott Caldwell Detroit RB 8 209 Stacy Rayfield Buffalo DB 11 294 Mark Cannon Green Bay C 5 128 Darryl Lewis New England TE 10 253 Byron Williams Green Bay WR 2 35 Gary Lewis Green Bay TE 3 72 Cliff Odom Cleveland LB 9 236 Roy Dewalt Cleveland RB 11 295 Mike Matocha Washington DE 3 57 Derrick Jensen Oakland RB 5 118 Dwight Carey Kansas City DT 12 311 Elmo Simmons N.Y. Giants RB 12 320 Ron Barnett Seattle WR 3 65 Dexter Bussey Detroit RB 7 158 John Harvey L.A. Rams3 RB 17 420 Craig Holland Chicago QB 5 127 Milt Davis Kansas City DE 4 98 Don Morrison New Orleans OT 16 401 Sid Bailey Chicago DE 4 96 Skip Butler Green Bay K 7 157 Danny Griffin Pittsburgh RB 13 338 Troy Patridge Kansas City DE

Louisiana Tech (1971-86)

North Texas (1983-94)

Trinity (1964-71)

Pos. --DT --DE

Troy (1996-2000)

UT Arlington (1964-85)

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11 263 Jim Marcum Philadelphia DB

15 372 Fred Gough Detroit LB

17 429 Ken Riley N.Y. Giants LB 1967 4 97 Mike Barnes St. Louis1 DB

5 128 Mel Witt Boston6 DE 1 Later became the Arizona Cardinals; 2 Later became the Tennessee Titans; 3 4 Later became the St. Louis Rams; Later became the Oakland Raiders; 5 Later became the Indianapolis Colts; 6 Later became the New England Patriots.

Pro-Bowl Selections Name, School Team (Years) Bill Bergey, Arkansas State Bengals 1969 Eagles 1975, 1977, 1978, 1979 Ray Brown, Arkansas State 49ers, 2001 Roger Carr, Louisiana Tech Colts, 1976 Larry Centers, Stephen F. Austin Cardinals 1995, 1996

Bills 2001 Fred Dean, Louisiana Tech Chargers 1979, 1980

49ers 1981, 1983 Terrence McGee, Northwestern State Bills 2005 Rafael Septien, Louisiana-Lafayette Cowboys, 1981 John Stephens, Northwestern State Patriots 1988 Pat Tilley, Louisiana Tech Cardinals 1980 Jeremiah Trotter, Stephen F. Austin Eagles 2001, 2002, 2005, 2006

Super Bowl Participants Name, School Team Larry Anderson, LTU Steelers Leo Araguz, SFA Seahawks Bill Bergey, ASU Eagles Nathan Black, NWLA Panthers Vincent Brisby, ULM Patriots Bubby Brister, ULM Broncos Ray Brown, ASU Redskins Gary Burton Dolphins Scott Caldwell, UTA Broncos Maurice Carthon, ASU Giants Larry Centers, SFA Patriots Fred Dean, LTU 49ers Al Edwards, NWLA Bills Calvin Harrell, ASU Dolphins Jackie Harris, ULM Titans Leroy Harris, ASU Eagles Bryan Hicks, MCN Bengals Randy Hilliard, NWLA Broncos Delvin Hughley, JSU Ravens Stan Humphries, ULM Redskins Chargers Kerry Jenkins, Troy Buccaneers Derrick Jensen, UTA Raiders A.J. Johnson, TXST Redskins Jermaine Jones, NWLA Giants Ronnie Landry, MCN Dolphins Luke Lawton, MCN Colts Pratt Lyons, Troy Titans John McCaughey, ASU Raiders Tim McKyer, UTA Broncos

49ers Oren Middlebrook, ASU Broncos Clarence Miles, TU Packers Wayne Moore, LU Dolphins Mike O’Quinn, MCN Redskins Erric Pegram, UNT Steelers Kim Phillips, UNT Bills Kavika Pittman, MCN Panthers Johnny Robinson, LTU Raiders Rafael Septien, ULL Cowboys Terrance Shaw, SFA Patriots Raiders Leonard Smith, MCN Bills John Solomon, SHSU Packers Stephen Starring, MCN Patriots Greg Studdard, SHSU Falcons Leveren Tillman, ASU Raiders Jeremiah Trotter, SFA Eagles

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Southland Players in the NFL Baltimore Ravens

Name School Jeff Blackshear Louisiana-Monroe Delvin Hughley Jacksonville State Wes Pate Stephen F. Austin David Pittman Northwestern State Roosevelt Potts Louisiana-Monroe Cleve Roberts Troy Floyd Turner Northwestern State Lardarius Webb Nicholls

Buffalo Bills

Name School Demetrius Bell Northwestern State Gene Bradley Arkansas State Larry Centers Stephen F. Austin Al Edwards Northwestern State Felton Huggins Southeastern La. Ken Jones Arkansas State Trey Junkin Louisiana Tech Terrence McGee Northwestern State Dudley Meredith Lamar Carl Mims Sam Houston State Craig Nall Northwestern State David Phillips Stephen F. Austin Kim Phillips North Texas Stacy Rayfield UT Arlington Leonard Smith McNeese State Ken Williams Louisiana-Lafayette

Cincinnati Bengals

Name School Michael Bankston Sam Houston State Chip Bennett Abilene Christian Bill Bergey Arkansas State Hugh Crisp Arkansas State Bernard Erickson Abilene Christian Willie Fears Northwestern State James Hamilton Arkansas State Lawrence Hamilton Stephen F. Austin Adrian Hardy Northwestern State Bryan Hicks McNeese State Bill Johnson Arkansas State Tom Smiley Lamar Richard Williams Abilene Christian

Cleveland Browns

Name School Michael Daies Jacksonville State Roy Dewalt UT Arlington Rusty Guilbeau McNeese State Odie Harris Sam Houston State Keith Heinrich Sam Houston State Randy Hilliard Northwestern State Tom Humphrey Abilene Christian Jermaine Jones Northwestern State Bill Kilgore Lamar Denver Latimore Arkansas State Darryl Lewis UT Arlington Tony Joe Maranto Northwestern State Cliff Odom UT Arlington Bob Oliver Abilene Christian Ronnie Powell Northwestern State Tyrone Shavers Lamar Marcus Spriggs Troy Marvin Upshaw Trinity Mark Word Jacksonville State Kenny Wright Northwestern State Spergon Wynn Texas State

Denver Broncos

Name School Ken Armbrust Arkansas State Mike Barber Louisiana Tech Marquez Branson Central Arkansas Bubby Brister Louisiana-Monroe Scott Caldwell UT Arlington KaRon Coleman Stephen F. Austin Larry Cox Abilene Christian Gary Crane Arkansas State

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Matt Dominguez Sam Houston State Paul Gilbow Arkansas State Randy Hilliard Northwestern State Tom Humphrey Abilene Christian Charles Jefferson McNeese State Bobby Lewis Louisiana-Monroe Jim Lisko Arkansas State Tim McKyer UT Arlington Oren Middlebrook Arkansas State Mookie Moore Troy Bill Phillips Arkansas State Kavika Pittman McNeese State Darryl Pounds Nicholls Dwayne Robinson Louisiana-Monroe Reggie Rivers Texas State Keith Sims Louisiana-Monroe Tom Smiley Lamar

Houston Texans

Name School Craig Nall Northwestern State David Pittman Northwestern State Mike Quinn Stephen F. Austin Marcus Spears Northwestern State Chad Stanley Stephen F. Austin Darrick Vaughn Texas State Kenny Wright Northwestern State

Indianapolis Colts

Name School Larry Anderson Louisiana Tech Mark Cannon UT Arlington Roger Carr1 Louisiana Tech Maurice Carthon Arkansas State Luke Lawton McNeese State Don Morrison1 UT Arlington Cliff Odom UT Arlington Roosevelt Potts Louisiana-Monroe Mike Quinn Stephen F. Austin Floyd Turner Northwestern State Ronnie Washington Louisiana-Monroe 1 Baltimore Colts

Jacksonville Jaguars

Name School Clenton Ballard Texas State Reggie Lowe Troy Reggie Nelson McNeese State Jeff Novak Texas State D.D. Terry Sam Houston State Chris Thompson Nicholls Kenny Wright Northwestern State

Kansas City Chiefs

Name School Jeff Blackshear Louisiana-Monroe Derrick Blaylock Stephen F. Austin Mark Cannon UT Arlington Dwight Carey UT Arlington Milt Davis UT Arlington Andy Haney Arkansas State Tom Humphrey Abilene Christian Bill Jones Texas State Quentin Lawrence McNeese State Troy Patridge UT Arlington Harold Porter Louisiana-Lafayette Mikhael Ricks Northwestern State Marcus Spears Northwestern State John Stephens Northwestern State Marvin Upshaw Trinity Wayne Walton Abilene Christian John Henry White Louisiana Tech David Whitmore Stephen F. Austin Marc Word Jacksonville State

Miami Dolphins

Name School Bruce Alexander Stephen F. Austin Gary Burton Arkansas State Cecil Collins McNeese State Chet Douthit Arkansas State Fred Evans Texas State Stacy Gore Arkansas State

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Calvin Harrell Arkansas State Leroy Harris Arkansas State Ronnie Landry McNeese State Tim McKyer UT Arlington Wayne Moore Lamar Jeff Novak Texas State Cliff Odom UT Arlington Roosevelt Potts Louisiana-Monroe Mike Quinn Stephen F. Austin Terrance Shaw Stephen F. Austin Stan Winfrey Arkansas State

New England Patriots

Name School Paul Alsbury Texas State Vincent Brisby Louisiana-Monroe Scott Bowles North Texas Steve Burks Arkansas State Larry Centers Stephen F. Austin Wayne Coffey Texas State Teddy Garcia Louisiana-Monroe Waddell Kelly Arkansas State Anthony Landry Stephen F. Austin Darryl Lewis UT Arlington Terrance Shaw Stephen F. Austin Stephen Starring McNeese State John Stephens Northwestern State Shawn Stuckey Troy Todd Whitten Stephen F. Austin Richard Williams Abilene Christian Mel Witt UT Arlington

New York Jets

Name School Louis Age Louisiana-Lafayette Kevin Bell Lamar Jacob Bender Nicholls Derrick Blaylock Stephen F. Austin Bubby Brister Louisiana-Monroe Vincent Brisby Louisiana-Monroe Rusty Guilbeau McNeese State Lawrence Hamilton Stephen F. Austin Kerry Jenkins Troy Jermaine Jones Northwestern State Ken Jones Arkansas State Mike King Northwestern State Luke Lawton McNeese State Doug Lowrey Arkansas State Kyle Link McNeese State Roy Painter Arkansas State Clovis Swinney Arkansas State

Oakland Raiders

Name School Leo Araguz Stephen F. Austin Clifton Black Texas State Keith Davis Sam Houston State Rick Fishback2 Arkansas State Joey Hamilton Jacksonville State Ed Jackson2 Louisiana Tech Derrick Jensen2 UT Arlington Trey Junkin2 Louisiana Tech Luke Lawton McNeese State 2 John McCaughey Arkansas State Josh McCown Sam Houston State Greg Robinson2 Louisiana-Monroe Johnny Robinson Louisiana Tech Terrance Shaw Stephen F. Austin Darius Smith Sam Houston State Leveren Tillman2 Arkansas State Ronnie Washington2 Louisiana-Monroe Joey Wylie Stephen F. Austin 2 Los Angeles Raiders

Pittsburgh Steelers

Name School Larry Anderson Louisiana Tech Bubby Brister Louisiana-Monroe Arthur Christopher Louisiana-Monroe Scott Davis North Texas Danny Griffin UT Arlington James Files McNeese State Walter Huntley Trinity

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Alfred Kinney Louisiana-Monroe Danzell Lee Lamar Mike Love Abilene Christian Reggie Lowe Troy Al Lucas Troy Tim McKyer UT Arlington Dennis Meyer Arkansas State Erric Pegram North Texas Mike Quinn Stephen F. Austin Roosevelt Slaughter Louisiana-Monroe Aaron DeLaTorre Stephen F. Austin Deon White Jacksonville State

San Diego Chargers

Name School Clenton Ballard Texas State Kevin Bell Lamar Roger Carr Louisiana Tech Bob Craighead Louisiana-Monroe Fred Dean Louisiana Tech Tim Denton Sam Houston State Bernard Erickson Abilene Christian Joey Evans Louisiana-Monroe Derek Farmer Stephen F. Austin Stan Humphries Louisiana-Monroe Clifford Ivory Troy A.J. Johnson Texas State Doug Landry Louisiana Tech Clint Longley Abilene Christian Reggie Nelson McNeese State Jeff Novak Texas State Erric Pegram North Texas Harry Price McNeese State Stacy Price Arkansas State Mikhael Ricks Northwestern State Tag Rome Louisiana-Monroe Johnny Ray Smith Lamar Terrance Shaw Stephen F. Austin Eric Sloan Troy Champ Traylor Stephen F. Austin Andre Young Louisiana Tech

Tennessee Titans

Name School Mike Barber3 Louisiana Tech Tomur Barnes3 North Texas Scott Boucher3 Louisiana-Monroe Skip Butler3 UT Arlington Gary Crockett3 Lamar Anthony Dingle Stephen F. Austin Dominique Edison Stephen F. Austin Richard Ellender3 McNeese State Jacob Ford Central Arkansas Teddy Garcia3 Louisiana-Monroe Dudley Guice Northwestern State Jackie Harris Louisiana-Monroe Odie Harris3 Sam Houston State Jeremy Haynes McNeese State Charles Jefferson3 McNeese State 3 Curtis Luper Stephen F. Austin Pratt Lyons Troy Ed Marcontell3 Lamar Dudley Meredith3 Lamar Brock Pasteur Stephen F. Austin Reggie Poole Jacksonville State James Ritchey Stephen F. Austin 3 Tom Smiley Lamar Rod Walker Troy Vince Walker Stephen F. Austin 3 Houston Oilers

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NFC Arizona Cardinals

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1983 1987 1967 1999 2000 1994 1972-73 1995-96 1997 1983 1997 2001

Name School Vince Ancell4 Arkansas State Mike Barnes4 UT Arlington Rick Barrow Texas State Michael Bankston Sam Houston State Ray Brown4 Arkansas State Larry Centers Stephen F. Austin Jessie Clark Louisiana-Monroe John Clement Louisiana-Monroe

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Atlanta Falcons

Name School Randy Bullock Northwestern State Danzell Lee Lamar Greg Lens Trinity Tim Denton Sam Houston State Thomas Gage Lamar Todd Hammel Stephen F. Austin Tom Humphrey Abilene Christian Pat Jackson Stephen F. Austin Tim McKyer UT Arlington Mark Milett Texas State Mookie Moore Troy Erric Pegram North Texas Mareno Philyaw Troy Rickey Royal Sam Houston State Ryan Rossner Stephen F. Austin Billy Ryckman Louisiana Tech Robert Speer Arkansas State John Stephens Northwestern State Greg Studdard Sam Houston State Keith Thibodeaux Northwestern State Darrick Vaughn Texas State Ronnie Washington Louisiana-Monroe Mitchell Young Arkansas State

Carolina Panthers

Name School Nathan Black Northwestern State Robert Daniel Northwestern State Keith Heinrich Sam Houston State Al Lucas Troy Josh McCown Sam Houston State Tim McKyer UT Arlington Kavika Pittman McNeese State Craig Warren Stephen F. Austin

Chicago Bears

Name School Sid Bailey UT Arlington Tory Collins Northwestern State Roland Harper Louisiana Tech Randy Hilliard Northwestern State Craig Holland UT Arlington Mike Green Northwestern State Will Johnson Louisiana-Monroe Jermaine Jones Northwestern State Mike Malham Arkansas State Roderick Manning North Texas Charles McDaniel Louisiana Tech Benny Mitchell Louisiana-Monroe Jerry Muckensturm Arkansas State Patrick Palmer Northwestern State Octus Polk Stephen F. Austin John Roveto Louisiana-Lafayette Marcus Spears Northwestern State Dan Summers Arkansas State Chris Thompson Nicholls Eric Wright Stephen F. Austin

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Dallas Cowboys

Name School Evren Beasley Arkansas State Ken Bennett Arkansas State Joe Bowser Lamar Keith Davis Sam Houston State Dikki Dyson Arkansas State Aaron Fields Troy Jesse Garcia Louisiana-Monroe Jackie Harris Louisiana-Monroe Delvin Hughley Jacksonville State Jermaine Jones Northwestern State Clint Longley Abilene Christian Mike Manzullo Louisiana-Monroe Don Morrison UT Arlington Kavika Pittman McNeese State Ed Preston Arkansas State Mike Quinn Stephen F. Austin H.K. Reeves Arkansas State Mikhael Ricks Northwestern State Rafael Septien Louisiana-Lafayette Guinn Sowell Louisiana-Monroe Tony Taylor Northwestern State Aaron DeLaTorre Stephen F. Austin Mike Turner Louisiana-Monroe Farrell Wilson Arkansas State

Detroit Lions

Name School Bruce Alexander Stephen F. Austin Leo Araguz Stephen F. Austin Ray Brown Arkansas State Dexter Bussey UT Arlington Ronald Cherry McNeese State Jessie Clark Louisiana-Monroe Stacy Gore Arkansas State Fred Gough UT Arlington Josh McCown Sam Houston State Tim McKyer UT Arlington Mikhael Ricks Northwestern State Keith Smith McNeese State Stephen Starring McNeese State Gill Stegall Arkansas State James Thaxton Louisiana Tech Farrell Wilson Arkansas State Mark Witte North Texas

Green Bay Packers

Name School Stephone Avery Louisiana-Monroe Jeff Blackshear Louisiana-Monroe Carlton Briscoe McNeese State Skip Butler UT Arlington Mark Cannon UT Arlington Jessie Clark Louisiana-Monroe Michael Cline Arkansas State Jackie Harris Louisiana-Monroe Ben Jessie Texas State Gary Lewis UT Arlington Clarence Miles Trinity Joel Mullins Arkansas State Craig Nall Northwestern State Patrick Palmer Northwestern State Louie Runnels Stephen F. Austin John Solomon Sam Houston State John Stephens Northwestern State Keith Thibodeaux Northwestern State Rod Walker Troy Byron Williams UT Arlington Ron Worthen Arkansas State

Minnesota Vikings

Name School Leo Araguz Stephen F. Austin Tomur Barnes North Texas Bubby Brister Louisiana-Monroe Jessie Clark Louisiana-Monroe Fred Evans Texas State Teddy Garcia Louisiana-Monroe Joe Hollimon Arkansas State Chad Johnson Northwestern State Lenny Lucas Troy Claude Mathis Texas State

Years 1983 1969 1973 2002-08 1978 2000 1984 2000-01 2001 2001-02 1974-75 1988 1979 1996-99 1978 1998-99 1965 2004 1978-86 1984 2001-02 1997 1985 1984 Years 1989-91 2001 2002-03 1974-84 1995 1988 1987 1969 2006 1993 2002-03 2004 – Present 1988 1984 1984 1984 1987 Years 1988 2002 1983 1970 1984-89 1983-87 1986 1990-93 1989 1981-84 1967 1977 2002-05, 07 1999 2007 1996 1993 2001 2001-03 1983 1968 Years 2003 1996 2000 1989-90 2007-Present 1989 1975 2007 2000 1998

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Rondy Colbert Lamar Carter Ray Crawford4 Arkansas State Rusty Guilbeau4 McNeese State Lawrence Hamilton Stephen F. Austin Odie Harris Sam Houston State Terry Irving McNeese State Darren Jones4 Texas State Trey Junkin Louisiana Tech Greg Lens4 Trinity Ed Marcontell4 Lamar Josh McCown Sam Houston State Ron Reliford4 Louisiana-Monroe Edward Robinson4 Lamar Rickey Royal Sam Houston State Tyrone Shavers Lamar Leonard Smith4 McNeese State Chad Stanley Stephen F. Austin Gill Stegall4 Arkansas State Pat Tilley4 Louisiana Tech Charlie Vatterott4 Texas State 4 St. Louis Cardinals

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Carl Mims Sam Houston State Terrance Shaw Stephen F. Austin John Solomon Sam Houston State Shawn Stuckey Troy Keith Thibodeaux Northwestern State Kenny Wright Northwestern State Spergon Wynn Texas State

New Orleans Saints

Name School Nathan Black Northwestern State Skip Butler UT Arlington Mike Capshaw Abilene Christian Danny Cook Arkansas State Wayne Dorton Arkansas State Paul Frazier Northwestern State Johnny Fuller Lamar Brent Hafford Stephen F. Austin Darrell Johnson Lamar Chris Jones Louisiana-Monroe Steve Lockhart Arkansas State Tony Joe Maranto Northwestern State Don Morrison UT Arlington Kim Phillips North Texas David Pittman Northwestern State Rafael Septien Louisiana-Lafayette Clovis Swinney Arkansas State Henry Thomas Texas State Floyd Turner Northwestern State Ron Vinson Abilene Christian Matt Wieland Texas State

New York Giants

Name School Rhett Bomar Sam Houston State Skip Butler UT Arlington Maurice Carthon Arkansas State Rondy Colbert Lamar Darnell Gilliard Troy Jermaine Jones Northwestern State Trey Junkin Louisiana Tech Kendrick Llorens Northwestern State Ron Meeks Arkansas State Eddie Morgan Arkansas State Erric Pegram North Texas Ken Riley UT Arlington Elmo Simmons UT Arlington Odessa Turner Northwestern State Wayne Walton Abilene Christian David Whitmore Stephen F. Austin Byron Williams UT Arlington

Philadelphia Eagles

Name School Bill Bergey Arkansas State Bubby Brister Louisiana-Monroe Bruce Collie UT Arlington Ronnie Gebauer Lamar Pat Gibbs Lamar Tony Guillory Lamar Leroy Harris Arkansas State T.J. Humphreys Arkansas State Scott Keys Stephen F. Austin Jim Marcum UT Arlington Frank McGuigan Arkansas State Oren Middlebrook Arkansas State Jeremiah Trotter Stephen F. Austin David Whitmore Stephen F. Austin Byron Williams UT Arlington

San Francisco 49ers

Name School Jacob Bender Nicholls Scott Bowles North Texas Ray Brown Arkansas State Bruce Collie UT Arlington Fred Dean Louisiana Tech Johnny Fuller Lamar Adrian Hardy Northwestern State Kevin Lewis Northwestern State Tim McKyer UT Arlington Wayne Moore Lamar Alex Romero Nicholls

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Chad Stanley Stephen F. Austin Jim Thomas UT Arlington Odessa Turner Northwestern State David Whitmore Stephen F. Austin

Seattle Seahawks

Name School Leo Araguz Stephen F. Austin Ron Barnett UT Arlington Jeff Bergeron Lamar Jeff Blackshear Louisiana-Monroe Roger Carr Louisiana Tech Dick Dixon Arkansas State Mike Green Northwestern State Trey Junkin Louisiana Tech Judious Lewis Arkansas State Reggie Lowe Troy Keith Meuhr Louisiana-Lafayette Wes Pate Stephen F. Austin John Solomon Sam Houston State

St. Louis Rams

Name School Mike Allman5 Lamar Mike Barber5 Louisiana Tech Mike Capshaw5 Abilene Christian 5 Tony Guillory Lamar John Harvey5 UT Arlington 5 Ed Marcontell Lamar Greg Robinson Louisiana-Monroe Rafael Septian5 Louisiana-Lafayette Markee White Texas State 5 Los Angeles Rams

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Name School Anthony DeGrate Stephen F. Austin Todd Hammel Tampa Bay Jackie Harris Louisiana-Monroe Odie Harris Sam Houston State Keith Heinrich Sam Houston State Kerry Jenkins Troy Brian Jones Stephen F. Austin Bob Lane Louisiana-Monroe Cliff Shamburger Troy Johnny Ray Smith Lamar Stephen Starring McNeese State Tony Taylor Northwestern State Jeremiah Trotter Stephen F. Austin Stan Winfrey Arkansas State Mark Witte North Texas

Washington Redskins

Name School Tomur Barnes North Texas Kerry Bennett Stephen F. Austin Nathan Black Northwestern State Ray Brown Arkansas State Charles Cantrell Lamar Larry Centers Stephen F. Austin Tim Denton Sam Houston State Larry Echols Stephen F. Austin Mike Green Northwestern State Stan Humphries Louisiana-Monroe A.J. Johnson Texas State Trey Junkin Louisiana Tech Danzell Lee Lamar Mike Matocha UT Arlington Carl Mims Sam Houston State Kareem Moore Nicholls Mookie Moore Troy Allen Nelson McNeese State Patrick Palmer Northwestern State Kevin Pesak Sam Houston State Darryl Pounds Nicholls Mike O’ Quinn McNeese State Keith Thibodeaux Northwestern State Jeremiah Trotter Stephen F. Austin Rod Walker Troy Kenny Wright Northwestern State

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