Player Profiles 15 Josh Christian
57 Patrick Flaherty
39 Johnny Foster
23 Matt Gordon
QB 6-3 | 205 | So.-1L Spring, Texas
DE 6-0 | 215 | Sr.-2L Tomball, Texas
CB 6-0 | 190 | Sr.-2L Lubbock, Texas
DE 6-2 | 225 | Sr.-3L Round Rock, Texas
Will go into fall camp battling for the quarterback position. 2010: Was the third quarterback for the Cowboys last season and he completed 2-of-3 passes for 18 yards. Was also a standout member of the coverage units. He had nine special teams tackles on the year. High School: Was an all-district and all-state selection at Tomball Concordia. Transferred from Texas State. Personal: Son of Bruce and Suzanne Christian. Bruce was a safety and Suzanne was a setter at TLU. Has a brother, Caleb who also plays for the Cowboys. Education-Social Studies composite major. Born August 25, 1990.
Expected to fight for a starting spot at defensive end after being in the rotation at end last year. 2010: Had his first career start in the McMurry game. Had 25 tackles, eight tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks. Had two sacks and a forced fumble in the game against McMurry. Had a career-best seven tackles in the win over Sul Ross State. 2009: Spent time on the varsity last season and also played on the JV as a freshman. High School: Was a standout player for Coach Bruce Christian in Houston. Personal: Son of Patrick and Tracy Flaherty. Has two sisters, Taylor and Sidney. Business major. Born May 24, 1990.
27 Dustin Emery
34 Patrick Flanagin
TE 6-1 | 210 | Jr.-2L Bedford, Texas
TE 6-3 | 240 | Sr.-2L Friendswood, Texas
Will be one of the Cowboys’ better special teams players and will be in the linebacker rotation. 2010: Played in nine games and had 13 tackles and a pass breakup as a reserve linebacker and special teams player. 2009: Played on the junior varsity. High School: Was a standout player for Trinity. Personal: Son of Damon and Stephanie Emery. Exercise Science major. Born November 19, 1990.
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Will be one of the top contenders for the tight end spot. 2010: Played in seven games and have one catch, a touchdown against Mississippi College. Was named academic all-ASC. 2009: Played in nine games as a reserve tight end for the Cowboys. He will be one of the Cowboys’ top tight ends this season. Had one catch for 64 yards in the win over Texas Lutheran. Was an academic all-ASC selection. Spent one season on the junior varsity. High School: Was a standout player at Clear Brook High School in Friendswood for coach Paul Lanier. Personal: Son of Susan and Tommy Flanagin. Has a sister, Kimberly. Accounting major. Born March 8, 1990.
Will fight to be in the rotation at cornerback in 2011. 2010: Was one of the Cowboys’ top reserves at cornerback. He had five tackles in four games. 2009: Played in four games on the varsity. High School: Was a standout player at Lubbock Coronado. Personal: Son of Tim Foster and Patricia Marmalejo. Has two sisters, Katie and Julie. Nursing major. Born September 20, 1989.
Will battle for a starting job at defensive end as a senior. 2010: Moved from linebacker to defensive end and had 14 tackles while appearing in all 10 games. 2009: Was a solid reserve linebacker for the Cowboys last year, appearing in eight games and recording 20 tackles. Had seven tackles in the win over Sul Ross State. 2008: Had 24 tackles in eight games as a true freshman, including three against Mary Hardin-Baylor in the playoff game. High School: Was a standout for Lanny Wilson at Round Rock High School. Personal: Son of Janet and Dave Gordon. Has a sister, Jessica. Sports, Fitness and Leisure major. Born Aug. 20, 1990.
69 Zion FRaysier QG 6-0 | 285 | Jr.-2L Harker Heights, Texas Has been a reliable reserve offensive lineman since stepping on campus. Expected to be in the two-team rotation at guard. High School: Was an all-district selection at Harker Heights. Personal: Son of Mike and Debbie Fraysier. Has a sister, Brye. History major. Born November 25, 1990.
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