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Office Phone: 972-422-9500 Fax Numer: 972-422-9225 Southland.org facebook.com/SouthlandConference twitter.com/SouthlandSports

Staff Tom Burnett, Commissioner Teri Franch, Administrative Assistant

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; Twitter: @Todd_SLC

History and Records Southland Champions.................................................................................................................................... 108 Postseason Honors..................................................................................................................................108-109 Statistical Trends......................................................................................................................................110-115 All-Conference Teams..............................................................................................................................116-123 Coaching/Miscellaneous Records................................................................................................................... 124 All-Time Standings...................................................................................................................................125-129 NCAA Postseason....................................................................................................................................130-131 All-Americans..........................................................................................................................................132-133 Records....................................................................................................................................................134-139 In the Final Top-25 Polls..........................................................................................................................140-142

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Credits

Front cover design by Dwayne Leach, Tampa, Fla. Special thanks to the sports information departments in the Southland Conference for assistance in providing the information and photographs used in this publication. Additional photography provided by Rick Yeatts and the City of Frisco.

Contact the Southland Conference office for conference call number and pass code. Call schedule is as follows, each Tuesday, starting Aug. 30 through Nov. 15:

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The 2011 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 and Kenny Bybee.

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.

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Southland in the National Football League Southland in the NFL/Active Players.............................................................................................................. 144 Southland NFL Draft History/Super Bowl & Pro-Bowl Participants.........................................................145-146 Southland Players on NFL Rosters...........................................................................................................147-151

Calhoun Hipp, Assistant Director, Communications & Media Services E-mail: chipp@southland.org Office: 972-422-9500, ext. 110 Cell: 803-673-1865

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2010 Season in Review Notes...........................................................................................................................................................86-89 Results.............................................................................................................................................................. 90 Statistics....................................................................................................................................................91-105

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Chris Mycoskie, Director of Television & Electronic Media

Southland Conference Teams Central Arkansas..........................................................................................................................................36-41 Lamar..........................................................................................................................................................42-47 McNeese State............................................................................................................................................48-53 Nicholls State...............................................................................................................................................54-59 Northwestern State.....................................................................................................................................60-65 Sam Houston State......................................................................................................................................66-71 Southeastern Louisiana...............................................................................................................................72-77 Stephen F. Austin.........................................................................................................................................78-83

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Jack Key, Associate Commissioner, Chief Financial Officer

Southland 2011 Preview Preseason Notes............................................................................................................................................... 28 Preseason Polls................................................................................................................................................. 29 Preseason All-Conference Teams................................................................................................................30-31 Composite Schedule....................................................................................................................................32-33

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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 Southland Corporate Partnerships................................................................................................................... 12 Commissionerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cup......................................................................................................................................... 13 Hall of Honor.................................................................................................................................................... 14 Academic Awards............................................................................................................................................. 15 Officiating Consortium..................................................................................................................................... 16 Football History...........................................................................................................................................17-20 Football Championship Subdivision............................................................................................................21-22 NCAA Division I Football Championship......................................................................................................23-25 Frisco, Texas...................................................................................................................................................... 26

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Southland Notes:........................................ 10:30 a.m. Central Arkansas, Clint Conque.................. 10:35 a.m. Lamar, Ray Woodard.................................. 10:41 a.m. Nicholls State, Charlie Stubbs..................... 10:47 a.m. McNeese State, Matt Viator....................... 10:53 a.m. Northwestern State, Bradley Dale Peveto.. 10:59 a.m. Sam Houston State, Willie Fritz.................. 11:05 a.m. Southeastern Louisiana, Mike Lucas.......... 11:11 a.m. Stephen F. Austin, J.C. Harper..................... 11:17 a.m.

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Southland Media Relations Central Arkansas Southland Conference

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

SID..........................Steve East E-mail............... seat@uca.edu Office................501-450-5743 Cell....................501-339-8215

@ucasports 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

Asst. SID..................... Erik Cox E-mail...... erik.cox@lamar.edu Asst. SID................ Pat Murray E-mail.................pat.murray@ ............................... lamar.edu

Interim AD:..Jason Henderson Coach:............... Ray Woodard

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

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

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

www.ucasports.com

Lamar

P.O. Box 10066 LU Station Beaumont, TX 77710 www.lamarcardinals.com

SID........................Rush Wood E-mail..................rush.wood@ ............................... lamar.edu Office................409-880-7845 Cell....................409-659-8531

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

SID.................. Louis Bonnette E-mail...................lbonnette@ ..........................mcneese.edu Office................337-475-5207 Cell....................337-802-7127

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

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www.geauxcolonels.com

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

@colonelsports SID................ Charlie Gillingham E-mail........charlie.gillingham@ .............................nicholls.edu

AD:..................... Rob Bernardi Coach:.............. Charlie Stubbs Press Box:.........985-448-4845

SID..................... Doug Ireland E-mail........ireland@nsula.edu Office................318-357-6467 Cell....................318-288-6388

Press Box:.......3409-880-8054

@mcneesesports

Football SID....... Jamie Bustos E-mail.............. jamie.bustos@ ............................nicholls.edu Office................985-448-4281 Cell....................419-786-0415

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

@lamarcards

@nsudemons Asst. SID.......... Matt Bonnette E-mail.................bonnettem@ ............................... nsula.edu

AD:........................ Greg Burke Coach:........Bradley Dale Peveto Press Box:.........318-357-4529

www.nsudemons.com

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Box 2268 620 Bowers Blvd. Huntsville, TX 77341

SID.......................Paul Ridings E-mail......... ridings@shsu.edu Office................936-294-1764 Home................936-294-9838

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

AD:................. Bobby Williams Coach:.................... Willie Fritz Press Box:.........936-294-1838

www.gobearkats.com

Southeastern Louisiana

History & Records

SLU Box 10309 800 Galloway Dr. Hammond, LA 70402

SID..................... Matt Sullivan E-mail........rsullivan@selu.edu Office................985-549-2142 Cell....................985-981-0009

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

AD:.......................Bart Bellairs Coach:................... Mike Lucas Press Box:.........985-549-2443

www.lionsports.net

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

SID...................... James Dixon E-mail..........jdixon@sfasu.edu Office................936-468-2606 Cell....................936-552-1171

@sfa_jacks Asst. SID.................Ben Rikard E-mail.........rikardbenja@sfasu.edu Asst. SID............................TBA

www.sfajacks.com

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AD:......................... Robert Hill Coach:....................J.C. Harper Press Box:.........936-468-3910

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National Championships

10 National Championship Games

13 Bowl Games

16 Wins Over FBS Opponents Since 2000

43 All-Time NCAA FCS Playoff Victories

156

First-Team All-Americans

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This is 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 nearly 50 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, Ark., metro area and into the eighth largest city in Texas. Central Arkansas and A&M-Corpus Christi enhanced the 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 membership 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 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, soccer, softball, tennis, indoor and outdoor track and field, and volleyball. The conference earns automatic qualification to NCAA championships in baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s cross country, football, men’s and women’s golf, women’s soccer, softball, men’s and women’s tennis, and volleyball. Continuing its tradition of innovation, the league launched the Southland Conference Television Network in the fall of 2008 and has already broadcast nearly 100 events. The network is expanding its reach to roughly 10 million households throughout Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas in 2011-12. In its first three years, the regional network has received recognition for its work. It received a national honorable mention award at the College Sports Media Award at the College Sports Video Summit in

Atlanta in June 2011 for its production of the 2010 Stephen F. Austin vs. Sam Houston State football game in the category of professional live event, competing with the likes of ESPN, Turner Sports, YES Network and other conference networks, including the Big Ten and Mountain West. In the summer of 2010, the network was recognized for the best live game or event in its category for the production of the 2009 McNeese State vs. Stephen F. Austin football game. The conference network has also collected four prestigious Telly Awards, including this past summer when the conference won a Silver Telly Award for its promotion of the 2011 Southland Conference basketball tournament. In January 2011, the Southland Conference, in conjunction with the city of Frisco, Texas and Hunt Sports Group, played host to the NCAA Division I Football Championship Game in Frisco, which has been home to the conference office since 2006. The game will be played at Frisco’s Pizza Hut Park for at least the next two seasons. Frisco was named the fastest growing city in the nation in 2010. Southland Conference football ranks among the best Football Championship Subdivision leagues in the nation, and enjoys an annual expectation of competing for the national championship with multiple teams advancing to the NCAA playoffs each year. In 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 the Football Championship Subdivision (formerly I-AA) in 1982. All told, Southland teams have played in 93 Division I playoff games in 29 years, winning 43 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, before joining Division I in 1975. The Southland was an NCAA Division I-A league from 1978-81, before joining the ranks

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State in the NIT) for the second time since 2008 and enjoyed its first win in the NCAA tournament since 2006. 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 eighth program in NCAA Division I history to record more than 800 wins. In 2011, three Southland teams reached the postseason for the second consecutive season. McNeese State won its first conference tournament to earn its first NCAA tournament berth. Lamar was selected to play in its first WNIT and Central Arkansas played in its first Division I postseason tournament in the WBI. A Southland team has played in the WNIT 11 times, including each of the last five 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 and that was no different in 2011 when 50 of the league’s 150 non-conference victories came against the Big 12, Conference USA, Sun Belt and SEC. Major leaguers such as Ben Sheets, Micah Hoffpauir, Hunter Pence, David Segui, Brian Lawrence, Ben Broussard, Chuck Finley, Jerald Clark, and Terry Matthews once played in the Southland. Former UT Arlington shortstop, Trey Hillman, a three-time all-conference selection from 1983-85, was manager for the Kansas City Royals from the 2007-10 seasons and coached the American League in the 2009 MLB All-Star Game. The 2011 Major League Baseball draft saw 25

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Felton Huggins (Southeastern Louisiana), Minnesota’s Rhett Bomar (Sam Houston State) and Fred Evans (Texas State), Jacksonville’s Bryan Smith (McNeese State) and Larry Hart (Central Arkansas), Tennessee’s Jacob Ford (Central Arkansas), Baltimore’s Lardarius Webb (Nicholls State), Seattle’s Dominique Edison (Stephen F. Austin) and Green Bay’s Antonio Robinson (Nicholls State), who became the Southland’s 24th player to win a Super Bowl when the Packers beat Pittsburgh in Super Bowl XLV in Arlington in 2011. 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, Mike Barber, Fred Barnett, Bubby Brister, Ray Brown, Roger Carr, Larry Centers, Bruce Collie, Jackie Harris, Buford Jordan, Tim McKyer, Kavika Pittman, Billy Ryckman, Rickey Sanders, Eugene Seale, Rafael Septien, Terrance Shaw, Marcus Spears, Pat Tilley and Marvin Upshaw. 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. 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. The Southland took another step forward in 2011. The league saw two teams reach the postseason (UTSA in the NCAA tournament and McNeese

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of FCS in 1982, its home ever since. During its tenure as a Division I-A conference, 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 NCAA-sanctioned national title, winning the Division II playoffs in 1973. Tech followed that with the UPI’s Division II national championship in 1974. Louisiana-Monroe won the 1987 national championship. McNeese State, which has made 14 appearances in the national playoffs, played in the 1997 and 2002 NCAA Division I Championship games, while Stephen F. Austin played in the 1989 title game and has six playoff appearances, including each of the last two seasons. 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 State has participated three times in the playoffs. On four occasions, the Southland has placed three teams in the national 16-team playoffs. Five of the eight current football-playing members have qualified for the FCS playoffs. The Southland has produced 156 first-team football All-Americans during its history and in 2010, Stephen F. Austin quarterback Jeremy Moses became the first player in Southland history to receive the Walter Payton Award, which is presented annually to the most outstanding football player at the FCS level. The Southland is one of three FCS conferences with at least 200 selections (204) in the National Football League draft. The league also ranks third in the FCS with 24 players taken in the draft since 2000 and has 18 former players on NFL rosters heading into the 2011 season. The Southland Conference has also sent such talent to the professional ranks as Buffalo’s Terrence McGee (Northwestern State) and

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Dan Rather, Sam Houston State

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Joe Dumars, McNeese State

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Robin Roberts, Southeastern Louisiana

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Lyndon B. Johnson, Texas State

Scottie Pippen, Central Arkansas

Tommy Franks, UT Arlington

players from the Southland get drafted, matching its best draft in conference history (1995), to push the all-time draft total to 439 selections. In 2010, UT Arlington’s Michael Choice became the seventh Southland player taken in the first round, selected by Oakland with the 10th overall selection. He joins Ben Sheets (LouisianaMonroe) as the league’s highest draft pick. The two are the only players in Southland history to be taken in the top 10 of the draft. In 2011, Jim Gilligan became the first Southland coach to reach 1,200 career victories, ranking him sixth-best in the NCAA among active Division I coaches and 24th all-time. Gilligan joined the Southland Conference Hall of Honor in 2011. After 26 years as a college head coach, including the last five years at Sam Houston State, Mark Johnson, a Southwestern baseball legend, retired following the 2011 season. He was the 44th Division I coach to win more than 1,000 career games (1,043). He is among an impressive list of coaches who have patrolled Southland Conference dugouts, including Mike Bianco, John Cohen, Mitch Gaspard, Smoke Laval, Butch McBroom, Pat Patterson, Tony Robichaux, Dave Van Horn and Jim Wells. Softball continues to enjoy success on a national level, annually beating at least one nationally ranked opponent since 1995. In 2011, the league had four wins against ranked opponents, including a win by Stephen F. Austin at No. 3 Texas. In the 2003 NCAA tournament, UT Arlington and Texas State enjoyed unprecedented success as each won two games in the national event. In 19 years of NCAA tournament competition the Southland has racked up 14 wins. The Southland has a proud history in volleyball with UT Arlington representing the conference eight times in the NCAA tournament, advancing all the way to the NCAA Volleyball Final Four in 1989. 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 28 men and three women student-athletes who have won NCAA track and field national

championships, including Northwestern State’s Trecey Rew, who won the women’s discus in 2011, Texas 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 Austin, Liudmila Litvinova, along with other Olympians. With the addition of five more All-Americans in 2011, the league continues to find national success in both indoor and outdoor track and field. In the indoor circuit, the Southland boasts 62 unique all-time AllAmericans that have won a combined 11 national championships. Likewise, in the outdoor season, the league has seen 152 different All-Americans, including 123 men and 29 women, who have combined to win 21 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 member of the PGA Tour. Both Stroud and former Southeastern Louisiana golfer Hugo Leon competed in the 2010 U.S. Open. The league has sent multiple teams into postseason play on numerous occasions, including in 2011 when three Southland teams – UT Arlington, Lamar, Southeastern Louisiana – competed in the NCAA tournament. Additionally, during the past three seasons the Southland has sent nine golfers to compete as individuals in regional play with five in 2009, three more in 2010 and one in 2011. 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 All-American 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 championship opportunities for female student-athletes in recent years, adding women’s golf and soccer as league sports. 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. 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. Also, studentathletes with grade-point averages above 3.0 are honored on the Southland’s annual All-Academic teams and Commissioner’s Honor Roll. A record 953 student-athletes appeared on the honor roll following the 2011 spring semester. While successful on the fields and courts, the Southland Conference has repeatedly demonstrated its commitment to the academic and athletic success of its student-athletes. The conference continues to make great strides in the classroom. During the last five years, no other Division I conference has improved its Academic Progress Rate as well as the Southland Conference has. In the most recent year of data collection, 2009-10, the Southland ranked 10th among the 31 Division I leagues in men’s basketball APR. The academic progress the league has shown ultimately leads to higher graduation rates for our student-athletes. 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.

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School Central Arkansas Lamar McNeese State Nicholls Northwestern State Sam Houston State Southeastern Louisiana Stephen F. Austin

Location Conway, Ark. Beaumont, Texas Lake Charles, La. Thibodaux, La. Natchitoches, La. Huntsville, Texas Hammond, La. Nacogdoches, Texas

Population 58,908 114,000 81,000 15,000 17,865 35,078 20,019 33,500

Enrollment 11,444 14,388 8,900 7,181 9,250 17,214 15,351 12,845

Stadium Capacity First Security Field at Estes Stadium 8,500 Provost-Umphrey Stadium 16,000 Louis Bonnette Field at Cowboy Stadium 17,410 Manning Field in John L. Guidry Stadium 10,500 Turpin Stadium 15,971 Elliot T. Bowers Stadium 14,000 Strawberry Stadium 7,500 Homer Bryce Stadium 14,575

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Southland Conference Mileage Chart 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 589 231 171 — 229 343 88 329 330 337 536 480

NWLA 310 157 121 229 — 180 208 109 269 396 488 346

SHSU 415 112 172 343 180 — 338 94 187 223 290 173

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

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

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

UTSA 615 278 337 337 396 223 503 300 279 — 144 50

AMCC 754 307 363 536 488 290 535 361 419 144 — 187

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

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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

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Southland COMMISSIONER Tom Burnett Commissioner Ninth Year Joined Southland: Dec. 23, 2002 Alma Mater: Louisiana Tech, 1988 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 the second-longest tenured full-time commissioner in league history, Burnett is in his ninth year of service with the Southland, and has a conference administrative background reaching over two decades. Burnett has helped to enhance the Southland’s membership, with addition of the University of Central Arkansas and Texas A&M UniversityCorpus Christi in July, 2006. The new membership gave the league 12 member institutions, the largest configuration in the conference’s 48year history. The league’s television exposure has expanded under his watch with the creation of the Southland Conference Television Network in 2008. This broadcast venture has since featured approximately 100 unique sports and promotional telecasts to a potential viewing audience of more than 13 million television households. The Southland also signed a multiyear agreement with the ESPN family of networks in 2010, and the league has had longstanding relationships with Fox Sports Net Southwest and Cox Sports Television. He also recently led the successful communitywide effort to bring the 2011-13 NCAA Division I Football Championship Games to Frisco, Texas, as the Southland serves as the host conference for the national title contests at Pizza Hut

Park. A leading proponent for the Football Championship Subdivision, Burnett organized the first FCS Summit, a national gathering of athletic directors, commissioners, NCAA staff and other key football stakeholders held prior to the 2011 national championship game. A former member of 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 2004, Burnett also began the league’s renewed efforts to secure corporate sponsorships. Since then, the Southland has secured sponsorship agreements with State Farm Insurance, Capital One Bank, Toyota, American Airlines, Royal Purple Motor Oil, Best Western Hotels, O’Reilly Auto Parts, BellSouth, Aeropostale, Holiday Inn, 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

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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

2006-Current 2008-2011 2007-2011 2007-08 2005-07 2004-06 2004-05 1999-2003 2002-03 2001-02 2001-03 1991-2002 1991

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 more than 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. 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, 47, is a native of Houston, Texas, and is 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.

Committee Experience

Board of Directors, NCAA Football NCAA Division I Football Academic Working Group NCAA Division I Committee on Academic Performance 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 Committee

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Southland Conference sTAFF

Bruce Ludlow

Associate Commissioner Chief Financial Officer

Associate Commissioner Operations Hometown: Tipton, Ind.

Joined Southland: July 15, 2003

Joined Southland: Jan. 1, 1998

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

Responsibilities: Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament Administration; Baseball Tournament Administration; Video Exchange; Coaches’ Liaison; Scheduling; Special Events; Tournament Manager for the NCAA Division I Football Championship Game.

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; 1989-91, 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 three grandchildren: Emme, Mia and Hudson.

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. Family: Wife Denise; son Tyler (16), daughter Callie (10).

Stephanie McDonald

Assistant Commissioner Communications & Media Services

Associate Commissioner Institutional Services

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Todd Lamb

Hometown: Killeen, Texas

Joined Southland: Aug. 11, 2008

Joined Southland: June 22, 2007

Responsibilities: Communications and Media Services; Statistics; Website; Social Media; Publications; Championships; Local Media Coordinator for NCAA Division I Football Championship Game.

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. Journalism, The Ohio State University, 1994

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

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. Other: Member, NCAA Division I Legislative Council; Former 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 (8), son Christian (4).

Family: Wife Melissa; son Brady (5).

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Experience: 2008, Director of Communications, Delta Delta Delta Fraternity; 2007, Manager of Baseball Communications, Texas Rangers Baseball Club; 2002-07, Assistant Director of Athletics Communications, The 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.

Education: B.A., Texas Woman’s University, 1993; J.D., University of Texas, 1996

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Hometown: Marion, Ohio

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Hometown: Henryetta, Okla.

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Jack Key

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Chris Mycoskie

Associate Commissioner External Relations

Director of Television & Electronic Media

Hometown: Arlington, Texas

Joined Southland: Jan. 15, 2008

Joined Southland: March 1, 2011

Responsibilities: Corporate Partner Program; Promotions; Marketing; Licensing; Public Relations.

Responsibilities: Production and Affiliate Relations for the Southland Conference Television Network; Video Streaming and Video Technology.

Education: B.B.A., Stephen F. Austin State University, 2001

Education: A&S, University of Missouri, 2000; B.G.S., Southeastern Louisiana, 2010

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

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Experience: 2009-10, SID Assistant, Southeastern Louisiana Univeristy; 2007-09, Sports Anchor/Director, WVLA-TV (Baton Rouge, La.); 2003-06, Sports Anchor/Director, KTVE-TV (Monroe, La.); 2001-03, Sports Reporter/ Anchor/Host, ESPN Radio (Dallas, Texas); 2000-01, News Reporter, WOITV (Des Monies, Iowa). Other: Member, Louisiana Sports Writers Assocation. Family: Wife Cassie.

Family: Husband Brian.

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Teri Franch

Calhoun Hipp

Administrative Assistant

Assistant Director Communications & Media Services

Hometown: Plano, Texas

Hometown: Columbia, S.C.

Joined Southland: Aug. 14, 2006

Joined Southland: Aug. 8, 2011

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

Responsibilities: Communications and Media Services; Statistics; Website; Publications; Conference Records; Championships.

Family: Husband Ken; married daughter Erika.

Education: B.A. Business Administration, Rhodes College, 2005; M.A. Journalism & Mass Communication, University of South Carolina, 2010

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Experience: 2010-11, Media Relations Assistant, Southern Conference; 2009-10, Student Assistant, University of South Carolina; 2010, Communications Intern, Charlotte Bobcats; 2009-10, Graduate Assistant, University of South Carolina. Other: Member, College Sports Information Directors of America; Participant, NCAA Emerging Leaders Seminar, 2011. Family: Single.

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2011 Football Television Schedule

Thu., Sept. 1 Sat., Sept. 24 Sat., Oct. 1 Sat., Oct. 8 Sat., Oct. 15 Sat., Oct. 22 Sat., Oct. 29 Sat., Nov. 5 Sat., Nov. 12 Thu., Nov. 17 Sat., Nov. 19

Western Illinois at Sam Houston State Northwestern State at Nicholls State* Lamar at Southeastern Louisiana* Sam Houston State at Stephen F. Austin*# McNeese State at Central Arkansas* Central Arkansas at Lamar* McNeese State at Stephen F. Austin* Central Arkansas at Northwestern State* Wild Card Game* Nicholls State at Southeastern Louisiana* Wild Card Game*

6 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 2 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 7 p.m. 3 p.m.

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All times Central; schedule subject to change; *Southland Conference Game; #Reliant Stadium, Houston, Texas; Wild Card games will be announced 7-10 days prior.

Affiliate List As of July 1, 2011. Check southland.org/television for updated affiliate list prior to each game. Louisiana Baton Rouge................................ WBTR, Ch. 41 Lafayette.......................................KLWB, Ch. 50 Lake Charles.......................KVHP-DT2, Ch. 29.2 Morgan City-Houma..................... KWBJ, Ch. 22 New Orleans............................................... TBD Shreveport......................................KPXJ, Ch. 21 Arkansas Little Rock-Pine Bluff.....................KARZ, Ch. 42 Texarkana.......................................KPXJ, Ch. 21 The Southland TV Network continues to pursue agreements in other markets.

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Texas Abilene................................KTXS-DT3, Ch. 12.3 Amarillo..................................... KCPN, Ch. 19.2 Austin............. Time Warner YNN, Ch. 408/348 Beaumont.................KUIL/K-JAC, Ch. 43.1/12.2 Corpus Christi.......................... KIII-DT2, Ch. 3.2 Dallas-Fort Worth................WFAA-DT3, Ch. 8.3 Houston........................................ KUBE, Ch. 57 Laredo.........................................KTXW, Ch. 8.2 Lubbock......................................KUPT, Ch. 29.1 Midland-Odessa...................... KWWT, Ch. 30.1 Rio Grande Valley.................KRGV-DT3, Ch. 5.3 San Antonio................................... KCWX, Ch. 2 Tyler-Longview....................KYTX-DT2, Ch. 19.2 Waco-Temple........................KCEN-DT2, Ch. 6.2

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Southland TV Contact Information Affiliate Relations: Chris Mycoskie Director of Television Southland Conference 2600 Network Blvd., Suite 150 Frisco, Texas 75034 Office: 972-422-9500, ext. 109 Cell: 225-788-4801 E-mail: cmycoskie@southland.org

Sales Information: 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

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

Media Inquiries: Todd Lamb, Assistant Commissioner, Southland Conference; Office: 972-422-9500, ext. 107; Cell: 817-287-8393; E-mail: tlamb@southland.org

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As one of the nation’s newest and most innovative broadcast opportunities, the awardwinning Southland Conference Television Network became a reality in 2008 and has broadcast nearly 100 events during its first three years. The network has earned a College Sports Media Award (2009) and an honorable mention (2010) at the College Sports Video Summit as well as four prestigious Telly Awards. The conference will feature 11 football telecasts in 2011. The year’s schedule includes 10 games on the Southland’s network, plus an additional broadcast licensed exclusively for regional cable network Cox Sports Television. The network will open its broadcast schedule Thursday, Sept. 1, when Sam Houston State plays host to Western Illinois. The second telecast will be the Southland opener between Northwestern State and Nicholls State Sept. 24. Lamar, which rejoins the Southland for football in 2011, makes its debut on the network Oct. 1 when it visits Southeastern Louisiana. The Battle of the Piney Woods between Sam Houston State and Stephen F. Austin played at Houston’s Reliant Stadium Oct. 8 will be televised for the second consecutive year. The remainder of the Southland Network schedule will feature McNeese State at Central Arkansas Oct. 15, the first telecast on Central Arkansas’ new multi-colored turf at Estes Stadium. The UCA at Lamar game Oct. 22 will also be featured on the Network, and the McNeese State at SFA tilt Oct. 29 will close out the month. The Southland Network will televise three games in November, including Central Arkansas at Northwestern State Nov. 5. The final two regular-season Saturdays have been designated for “wild card” broadcasts based on how the Conference race is shaping up. The Nov. 12 game will be one of three possible matchups: Lamar at Nicholls, Southeastern Louisiana at Stephen F. Austin or Northwestern State at Sam Houston State. The Nov. 19 contest will feature either McNeese State at Lamar or Stephen F. Austin at Northwestern State, the annual “Battle for Chief Caddo” rivalry game. The Southland Network has given CST exclusive broadcast rights of the Thursday, Nov. 17 game between Nicholls and Southeastern Louisiana, also known as the “River Bell Classic,” set for a 7 p.m. kickoff. The network will also televise the championship matches of the Southland Conference soccer and volleyball tournaments as part of its fall broadcast schedule. The soccer championship will be televised Sunday, Nov. 6 and the volleyball championship will be televised Sunday, Nov. 20. A complete list of network affiliates will be announced prior to the season. All network programming will also be available on SLC NOW, the Southland’s streaming video channel on its website: southland.org.

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Exclusivity Powerful Media Tools Branding Hospitality

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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

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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

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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.

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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. 12

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Southland Commissioner’s Cup

Year-By-Year Cup Standings 1997-98

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

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1999-2000

2000-01

2001-02

2006-07

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

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2010-11

UTSA ........................142.5 Stephen F. Austin ....141.5 Texas St.....................124.0 UT Arlington.............121.5 Sam Houston St........119.5 McNeese St..............112.5 Lamar.......................110.0 A&M-Corpus Christi...89.5 Northwestern St.........83.0 Central Arkansas.........80.0 Southeastern La..........80.0 Nicholls St...................64.0

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

2005-06

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

2009-10

Stephen F. Austin ....158.0 UTSA ........................129.0 Texas St.....................129.0 UT Arlington.............124.5 Sam Houston St........120.0 McNeese St..............101.5 Lamar.......................101.0 Southeastern La........100.5 A&M-Corpus Christi...91.5 Northwestern St.........76.0 Nicholls St...................62.5 Central Arkansas.........52.5

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

2004-05

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

2008-09

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

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

2003-04

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

2007-08

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

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

2002-03

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

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On the strength of two regular-season team championships and seven top-three finishes, UTSA claimed its second Southland Conference Commissioner’s Cup for the 2010-11 academic year. UTSA compiled 142.5 points to edge last year’s Cup winner, Stephen F. Austin, by one point with 141.5 points. The Roadrunners won their first Cup in 2008 and have finished as the runnerup in four of the last five Cup standings. UTSA is one of four Southland universities to win at least two Commissioner’s Cups, joining Sam Houston State, UT Arlington and Texas State. UTSA totaled 78.5 points to win their first outright women’s all-sports trophy in program history. The Roadrunners finished in a first-place tie with former conference member Louisiana-Monroe in 1994. Since that time, UTSA has finished in the top four 12 times with four secondplace scores. The Roadrunners had 64 points to finish second in the men’s all-sports trophy standings behind Stephen F. Austin, which totaled 69 points. UTSA, which won the men’s all-sports trophy in 2006 and 2008, has been one of the more consistent programs in the conference, finishing no less than third in each of the last eight seasons. The UTSA women won their first golf championship and finished in the top five in five other sports, including second place in soccer and volleyball. The UTSA men won their sixth consecutive indoor track and field title and recorded a top-five finish in four other sports, including second place in tennis and outdoor track and field. Stephen F. Austin, the 2010 Commissioner’s Cup winner, was one point shy of claiming a share of its second overall trophy in the last two seasons. SFA was equally impressive in 2011 as the men’s and women’s programs combined to win five conference championships. The men claimed titles in football and outdoor track and field and the women swept championships in cross country and both indoor and outdoor track and field. Texas State (124), UT Arlington (121.5) and Sam Houston State (119.5), came in third, fourth and fifth place, respectively, by a margin of less than five points. McNeese State (112.5) finished sixth, Lamar (110), was seventh and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi (89.5) finished in eighth place. Northwestern State (83.0), Central Arkansas (80.0), Southeastern Louisiana (80.0) and Nicholls (64.0) round out this year’s standings. The Commissioner’s Cup is awarded annually to the top overall athletics program in the Southland Conference. Texas State leads all member institutions with four. In the 14-year history of the Commissioner’s Cup, UT Arlington and Sam Houston State each have three, UTSA now has two, and Northwestern State and Stephen F. Austin have one apiece. 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. 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.

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

Years of Service

Year Inducted

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

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Volleyball Coach (UTSA)............................................. 1996-2001

Tommy Davis, Sam Houston State..................................Administrator............................................................. 1982-2003...................................... 2010 Joe Dumars, McNeese State...........................................Men’s Basketball Student-Athlete..............................1981-85.......................................... 2009 Jim Gilligan, Lamar.........................................................Baseball Coach........................................................... 1973-86; 1993-present.................. 2011 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 J.B. Higgins, Lamar..........................................................Football Coach/Athletics Director..............................1949-83.......................................... 1999

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Tynes Hildebrand, Northwestern State..........................Athletics Director....................................................... 1965-96.......................................... 1999 Trey Hillman, Texas State................................................Baseball Student-Athlete............................................ 1982-85.......................................... 2010 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

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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

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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......................................Women’s Tennis Student-Athlete...............................1995-99.......................................... 2006 Billy Tubbs, Lamar...........................................................Men’s Basketball Coach/Administrator......................1976-80; 2002-present.................. 2010 Mike Vining, Louisiana-Monroe.....................................Men’s Basketball Coach.............................................. 1981-2005...................................... 2005 Harold V. “Sonny” Watkins, McNeese State...................Administrator............................................................. 1963-71; 1990-2007....................... 2011 Paul Zeek, Lamar............................................................Administrator............................................................. 1971-2006...................................... 2007

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Southland Academic Awards

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 199697, 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. The 2010-11 scholarships were presented by Toyota.

Josh Cryer, Southeastern La.

Miles Parsons, Northwestern St.

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Ben Bourgeois, McNeese State

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2010-11 F.L. McDonald Postgraduate Scholarship Recipients

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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 3.0 grade-point average, 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. Allacademic 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.

Southland Conference 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.

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Southland Conference All-Academic Teams

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.

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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 3.0 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 All-Academic 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.

Southland Conference Student-Athlete of the Year

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 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.

Brittany Ross, Lamar

Byron Boston Coordinator of Officials

Now in his 35th year in football officiating, Byron Boston begins his third year as Southland Conference Coordinator of Football Officials. An accomplished football official at every level, Boston is currently in his 17th season as a game official in the National Football League. During his NFL career, he has officiated 14 playoff games, including Super Bowl XXXIV between St. Louis and

Tennessee, and seven Conference Championship games, and worked last year’s Pro Bowl. Boston leads the Southland Conference in its successful football officiating consortium with the Big 12, which is entering its fifth year. The Mountain West Conference joined the consortium in 2010. Unprecedented in the annals of Division I football, the

combined officiating program provides the three conferences the ability to train and develop officials in a uniform manner, and build consistent philosophies on rules interpretations and onfield mechanics. A joint summer officiating clinic and an extensive system of film review also highlight the program. Boston began his Division I collegiate officiating career in the Southland Conference, and joined the Southwest Conference officiating staff in 1990. Prior to that, Boston was a high school official in the Dallas and Houston areas. He has also been an instructor in various collegiate and high school officiating clinics, including those conducted by the Southland Conference.

Byron is a native of Gladewater, Texas, where he was a threesport letterman at Gladewater High. Boston later graduated from Austin College, where he majored in economics and was a four-year football letterman and team captain. He was inducted into Austin College’s Hall of Honor in 1997. Boston and his wife of 41 years, Carolyn, reside in Humble, Texas, and have three children: daughter Alicia, a Houston-based corporate attorney; oldest son Byron Jr., a narcotics detective for the Dallas Police Department; and youngest son David, a wide receiver in the NFL. After working in various management positions in the trucking industry for 23 years, Boston retired in 1995.

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Southland Football History

1963

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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

1966

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

1967

1968

The Southland Conference begins competition in the NCAAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

1970

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 leagueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

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.

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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.

Louisiana Tech University and the University of Southwestern Louisiana (Louisiana-Lafayette) 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.

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.

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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.

1971

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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.

John Stephens, Northwestern State

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

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1979

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.

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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 into the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision, and begins participation in the NCAA Division I 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 I 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 Louisiana-Monroe with a 5-1 record. North Texas loses in the opening round of the Division I 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 I National Championship to Montana State, 19-6. Arkansas State also advances to the quarterfinals in the NCAA Division I playoffs, falling at Montana State, 31-14.

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

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 Division I playoffs, 27-14, at Nevada.

1986

1980

McNeese State rolls to another undefeated 5-0 conference record for its second straight title. The Cowboys lost to Southern Miss., 16-14, in the final Independence Bowl hosted by the Southland champion.

1985

UT Arlington plays its final season after discontinuing football, and withdraws from the Southland Conference. UTA returns to the league without football during the 1987-88 academic year.

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 Division I 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 NCAA Division I 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.

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 Division I playoffs. Sam Houston State also earns its first-ever bid into the NCAA Division I playoffs, 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 NCAA Division I 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 NCAA Division I playoffs, losing to Troy State, 35-28. For the second time in league history, three Southland teams earn berths into the NCAA Division I playoffs. Louisiana-Monroe falls in the first round 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. ULMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 NCAA Division I 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.

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.

1995

McNeese State completes an undefeated league schedule at 5-0, and advances to the semifinals of the NCAA Division I playoffs, losing to Marshall, 25-15. Stephen F. Austin also receives a playoff berth and also advances to the national semifinals, falling at Montana, 70-14.

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1996

1999

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 NCAA Division I 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 semifinals of the NCAA Division I playoffs 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.

2001

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 Champi-

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. Sam Houston 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 first-round of the NCAA Division I playoffs to Montana. Sam Houston 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 Sam Houston outgained the host Grizz, but lost the turnover battle. The Bearkats had four miscues

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1997

Sam Houston State and McNeese State share the conference crown at 5-1. Sam Houston advances to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division I playoffs, 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.

2000

Troy wins its third Southland championship with a 7-0 record, and advances to the NCAA Division I playoffs, falling to Appalachian State, 33-30. Troy plays its final season and withdraws from the Southland Football League.

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Troy and Stephen F. Austin share the league crown at 6-1, and Troy advances to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division I playoffs, 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.

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The Southland Football League, a seven-team 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 semifinals of the NCAA Division I playoffs, 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 NCAA Division I playoffs, losing at Montana in the first round, 48-3. Nicholls head coach Darren Barbier wins the Eddie Robinson Award, presented annually to the FCS National Coach of the Year.

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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 consecutive 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 NCAA Division I 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.

onship game, falling to Western Kentucky, 34-14. McNeese State head coach Tommy Tate is honored with the Eddie Robinson Award. 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. Southeastern will play two seasons as and FCS independent before playing in the Southland in 2005.

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Southland Football History while Montana did not turn the ball over. The first three turnovers by Sam Houston led to touchdowns for Montana. Included were two interceptions in the first half, which led to a 14-6 halftime cushion for the host. 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 Division I 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 State shared the regular-season crown for the first Southland titles for either. The two advanced to the NCAA Division I playoffs with Texas State going all the way to the semifinals before losing in overtime to Northern Iowa, 40-37.

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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 Division I 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 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 finished the regular-season 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 game in the NCAA Division I playoffs, 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 State 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. 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 and will play a Southland Conference schedule in 2011.

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 NCAA Division I 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. 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.

2009

Stephen F. Austin and McNeese State each finished 6-1 in Southland Conference play to share the conference championship. SFA won its third conference title and first since 1999, while McNeese won its 13th conference championship and its sixth since 2000. The shared titles marked the first time since 2005 the league split

its championship. SFA beat McNeese, 16-13, to clinch the league’s automatic berth in the NCAA playoffs. The Lumberjacks, who were 0-11 in 2007, picked up the first postseason win by the league since 2005 when Texas State reached the semifinals. In its first appearance in the playoffs since its semifinal run in 1995, SFA beat Eastern Washington at home but lost at Montana in the quarterfinals. The Grizzlies went on to play in its second consecutive national championship game. McNeese, which was able to earn an at-large bid into the playoffs, also got a home game, but fell to New Hampshire. Stephen F. Austin coach J.C. Harper was the runnerup for the Eddie Robinson Award, which is presented to the national coach of the year. The conference coach of the year, was just two points shy from winning the national award.

2010

Stephen F. Austin quarterback Jeremy Moeses threw for 489 yards to lead the Lumberjacks to a 36-13 victory over Northwestern State in the regular-season finale. That win, coupled with McNeese State’s loss at Central Arkansas, gave SFA its first outright Southland Conference title since the 1989 season. It also marked the first time in program history that SFA won back-to-back conference titles. The Lumberjacks earned the league’s automatic berth into the NCAA Division I playoffs and were awarded with a home game against Villanova, the 2009 national champion, but lost 54-24. Moses went on to become the first Southland player to win the Walter Payton Award. The Lumberjacks’ quarterback set the FCS record for completions (1,184) and finished among the subdivision’s all-time top 10 in total offense (13,201), passing yards (13,401) and touchdown passes. The Southland Conference, based in Frisco, Texas since 2006, was named the host of the 2011 NCAA Division I Football Championship Game. The Division I playoff bracket expanded from 16 teams to 20 teams and the new format pushed the championship game into January. Eastern Washington defeated Delaware, 20-19, in the first of at least three national championship games to be played at Pizza Hut Park. The venue is scheduled to also host the games following the 2011 and 2012 seasons. Central Arkansas became a full Division I member in 2010 and was eligible for a conference championship and playoffs. Lamar, already a conference member in other sports, returned to the gridiron after a 21-year absence, but played the 2010 season as an independent. The Cardinals will rejoin the Southland in 2011 for the first time since the 1986 season. Texas State played its final football season as a league member in 2010.

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Western Illinois 17, Coastal Carolina 10 at Conway, S.C. North Dakota St. 43, Robert Morris 17 at Fargo, N.D. Lehigh 14, Northern Iowa 7 at Cedar Falls, Iowa Georgia Southern 41, South Carolina St. 16 at Statesboro, Ga. Eastern Washington won the 2011 NCAA Division I Football Championship in Frisco, Texas. The NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision, 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. 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 expansion to 20 teams last season, the NCAA Division I Football Championship annually gives the FCS a superb on-the-field

playoff event, culminating with a week-long celebration in Frisco, Texas. The Division I Football Championship is proving to be one of the NCAA’s premiere postseason events. Frisco, which was named the fastest growing city in the nation during the summer of 2010, will be home to the championship game through at least the 2012 season and is a natural fit to help grow the championship game. Since 1982, the Southland Conference, which has been based in Frisco since 2006, 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 43 Division I playoff games. The Southland is one of 10 prestigious leagues that earn automatic qualification into the Division I Football Championship, a group that includes the Big Sky, Big South, Colonial, Missouri Valley Football, Mid-Eastern Athletic, Northeast, Ohio Valley, Patriot and Southern conferences.

Second-Round Games

No. 1 Appalachian St. 42, Western Illinois 14 at Boone, N.C. Villanova 54, Stephen F. Austin 24 at Nacogdoches, Texas No. 5 E. Washington 37, Southeast Missouri St. 17 at Cheney, Wash. No. 4 Montana St. 42, North Dakota St. 17 Bozeman, Mont. No. 3 Delaware 42, Lehigh 20 at Newark, Del. New Hampshire 45, Bethune-Cookman 20 at Daytona Beach, Fla. Wofford 17, Jacksonville St. 14 at Jacksonville, Ala. Georgia Southern 31, No. 2 William & Mary 15 at Williamsburg, Va.

Quarterfinal Games

Villanova 42, Appalachian St. 24 at Boone, N.C. E. Washington 38, North Dakota St. 17 (OT) at Cheney, Wash. Delaware 16, New Hampshire 3 at Newark, Del. Georgia Southern 23, Wofford 20 at Spartanburg, S.C.

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Eastern Washington 41, Villanova 31 at Cheney, Wash. Delaware 27, Georgia Southern 10 at Newark, Del.

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McNeese State has made 14 appearances in the NCAA Division I playoffs.

Eastern Washington 20, Delaware 19 Jan. 7, 2011 Pizza Hut Park • Frisco, Texas

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Semifinals

Final

Dec. 10-11; Campus Sites Dec. 17-18; Campus Sites Jan. 7, 2011; Frisco, Texas

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First Round

Nov. 27; Campus Sites

No. 1 Appalachian St. (9-2)

Coastal Carolina (6-5) Williamsburg, Va.

Western Illinois (7-4)

Appalachian St., 42-14

Boone, N.C. Western Illinois, 17-10 Stephen F. Austin (9-2) Nacogdoches, Texas

Boone, N.C. Villanova, 54-24

Villanova (7-4)

Cheney, Wash. Friday, Dec. 17 ESPN2

No. 5 E. Washington (9-2) Cheney, Wash.

No. 4 Montana St. (9-2)

North Dakota St. (7-4) Fargo, N.D.

Robert Morris (8-2)

Northern Iowa (7-4) Cedar Falls, Iowa

E. Washington, 37-17

Cheney, Wash. North Dakota St., 42-17

No. 3 Delaware (9-2) Delaware, 42-20

Newark, Del. Lehigh, 14-7 Bethune-Cookman (10-1)

Newark, Del.

Wofford (9-2) No. 2 William & Mary (8-3)

Delaware, 27-10

Wofford, 17-14

Spartanburg, S.C.

Georgia Southern, 23-20

Georgia Southern, 31-15

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Williamsburg, Va.

National Champion

Delaware, 42-20

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Jacksonville St. (9-2) Jacksonville, Ala.

E. Washington, 20-19

New Hampshire, 45-20

New Hampshire (7-4)

Williamsburg, Va.

Pizza Hut Park Frisco, Texas Friday, Jan. 7, 2011 ESPN2

North Dakota St., 43-17

Daytona Beach, Fla.

Georgia Southern (7-4)

E. Washington, 38-31 (OT)

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Lehigh (9-2)

Bozeman, Mont.

E. Washington, 41-31

Georgia Southern, 41-16

South Carolina St. (9-2)

NCAA Division I Championship Game History Runnerup Massachusetts Lehigh Eastern Kentucky Eastern Kentucky Delaware Western Carolina Louisiana Tech Furman Arkansas State Marshall Georgia Southern

Score 35-28 30-7 31-29 34-23 17-14 43-7 19-6 44-42 48-21 43-42 17-12

Season Champion 1989 Georgia Southern 1990 Georgia Southern 1991 Youngstown State 1992 Marshall 1993 Youngstown State 1994 Youngstown State 1995 Montana 1996 Marshall 1997 Youngstown State 1998 Massachusetts 1999 Georgia Southern

Runnerup Stephen F. Austin Nevada Marshall Youngstown State Marshall Boise State Marshall Montana McNeese State Georgia Southern Youngstown State

Score 37-34 36-13 25-17 31-28 17-5 28-14 22-20 49-29 10-9 55-43 59-24

Season Champion Runnerup 2000 Georgia Southern Montana 2001 Montana Furman 2002 Western Kentucky McNeese State 2003 Delaware Colgate 2004 James Madison Montana 2005 Appalachian State Northern Iowa 2006 Appalachian State Massachusetts 2007 Appalachian State Delaware 2008 Richmond Montana 2009 Villanova Montana 2010 Eastern Washington Delaware

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Score 27-25 13-6 34-14 40-0 31-21 21-16 28-17 49-21 24-7 23-21 20-19

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Season Champion 1978 Florida A&M 1979 Eastern Kentucky 1980 Boise State 1981 Idaho State 1982 Eastern Kentucky 1983 Southern Illinois 1984 Montana State 1985 Georgia Southern 1986 Georgia Southern 1987 Louisiana-Monroe 1988 Furman

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SE Missouri St. (9-2)

Villanova, 42-24

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After Successful First Year, NCAA Division I Football Championship Game Returns to Frisco, Texas Anyone who was in Frisco, Texas, the first Friday of January 2011 will no doubt remember the buzz in the city leading up to that night’s NCAA Division I Football Championship Game, the first of at least three national championship games to be played at Pizza Hut Park. Eastern Washington came from behind to score three times in the final 17 minutes to beat Delaware, 20-19, to win the school’s first national championship. While the game was no doubt the highlight, it was a week’s worth of events that separated the event from past championships. There were nearly three weeks between the semifinals and national championship game, a stark contrast to the one week teams and fans had to prepare before the playoff bracket expanded from 16 to 20 teams in 2010. “It’s been nothing like this,” Delaware head coach K.C. Keeler told NCAA.com about his previous trips to the national title games. “Apart from the fact it might be a bowl experience, we’ve had a chance to enjoy it because we didn’t have to prepare during this week. We put our game plan together two weeks ago. “But also just the way the town has embraced us and how everyone’s just so excited to have us. You can tell, this is genuine, and I think they’ve made a great impression on everyone around us.” Delaware and Eastern Washington arrived to Texas on Tuesday and were greeted by signs and banners around town as well as great crowds at their respective team headquarters. Wednesday afternoon, the teams headed to two local elementary schools where they were welcomed by students eager to show off their school spirit for their newly adopted college teams. “I’m sure we expected some exposure and stuff, but everything’s been unexpected,” Eastern Washington linebacker J.C. Sherritt said. “It’s been wonderful. Everybody at the hotel to the elementary school, it’s been really professional and well done.” Later that night, the two participating teams gathered at the Frisco Conference Center for the Great Texas Barbecue Bowl that showcased the legendary Texas culture and hospitality. Thursday, teams attended the Champions Luncheon that featured keynote speaker Everson Walls, the former Grambling Tiger and Dallas Cowboy, who was serving as the FCS ambassador for the championship. The day of the game, fans of the teams began gathering at restaurants and parking lots surrounding Pizza Hut Park and took part in Tailgate Town that featured quality entertainment and even more Texas sounds and flavors. Ultimately, it was time for kickoff and the matchup did not disappoint the 13,000-plus fans who attended the first college football game in Frisco. Along with the date change, the venue was well received. The stadium gives the championship room to accommodate around 23,500 fans and has all the requisite amenities for fans and the teams, including a number of practice fields. “I think it’s a great venue,” Eastern Washington head coach Beau Baldwin said. “I think it’s the perfect size. …it’s a great park. And the surrounding area is great. Obviously the facilities to practice on, I mean, you can’t get any better than that.” Across the board, the response was positive for the change. The game is already scheduled to be played in Frisco following the 2011 and 2012 seasons. The local organizing committee, collectively known as “Team Frisco” consists of the City of Frisco, its Economic Development Corporation and Convention & Visitors Bureau, Hunt Sports Group/Pizza Hut Park, the Frisco Chamber of Commerce and Frisco-based Southland Conference. The Football Championship Subdivision includes the conferences and institutions that compete in the NCAA Division I Football Championship – Big Sky, Big South, Colonial Athletic Association, Mid-Eastern Athletic, Missouri Valley Football, Northeast, Ohio Valley, Patriot League, Southern and the Southland – in addition to two other conferences, the Ivy League and the Southwestern Athletic Conference. The FCS embodies a tradition of excellence through high level competition, student-athlete character and sportsmanship throughout the regular season and the championship experience. Quotes provided by NCAA.com; Photos by Rick Yeatts and the City of Frisco.

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Frisco, Texas

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Frisco, Texas: Home of the Southland Conference and the NCAA Division I Football Championship Game

The City of Frisco is the fastest growing city in the country, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Long considered a “fast growing community,” the City of Frisco achieved the title in 2010 when the U.S. Census Bureau announced Frisco’s population had grown from 33,714 in 2000 to more than 109,000 in 2010. This phenomenal growth is one reason why city leaders selected “Progress in Motion” as the city’s slogan. Progress in Motion, which best describes Frisco’s spirit, compliments a brand that reflects Frisco’s century old roots. Established in 1902, Frisco was named for the St. Louis-San Francisco Railway which trekked through the then, small town. The brand first used to distinguish the historical rail line is now recognized throughout the U.S. as belonging to a city “making history,” as a result of its incredible growth and progressive practices. Before being dubbed “the fastest growing city in the country,” Forbes.com awarded Frisco a place on its “Top 10 Best Places to Relocate” in 2009. Money Magazine listed Frisco among the “Top 100 Best Places to Live” in 2008. Every day, more and more people are drawn to the City of Frisco for its emphasis on education, family and quality of life. Increasing enrollment by 10-30 percent during the past 12 years, the Frisco Independent School District is the fastest growing school district in the nation. Currently, 37,306 students are served on 52 campuses by 5,000 staff members, making FISD among the largest single employers in the area. The Lewisville and Prosper Independent School Districts also serve Frisco. Together, these districts provide exceptional education environments. Higher education is also a priority in Frisco. Collin College, Dallas Baptist University, University of Dallas and Amberton University have campuses in Frisco. Frisco’s comprehensive plan – or blue print for growth – was named “best in the state” in 2000 and again in 2006. The City of Frisco has

been “building green” since 2001, when Frisco became the first city in the country to mandate the EPA’s Energy Star program as the standard for new home construction. The Frisco Fire Department has achieved the highest rating awarded by the Insurance Services Office (ISO), which translates into cost savings for homeowners. More importantly, the ISO No. 1 rating means the City of Frisco fire services, as well as its water and communications systems, are of the highest quality. Frisco Fire Safety Town is the first of its kind in the U.S., hosting more than 142,000 “children of all ages” since opening in 2007. Frisco is proud to claim one of the lowest crime rates in Collin and Denton Counties, a credit to our watchful citizens and nationally accredited Frisco Police Department. The Frisco Parks and Recreation Department was named “best in the state” by the Texas Recreation and Parks Society in 2007 and 2010. The new Frisco Discovery Center houses the Frisco Art Gallery, Frisco Black Box Theatre and Sci Tech Discovery Center under one roof while the nearby Frisco Heritage Museum invites visitors to experience history. Art lovers can experience

more than 150 pieces of art on public display throughout the city. Stonebriar Centre mall anchors eight million square feet of dining and retail offerings, which include IKEA and Sam Moon Trading Company. Ten hotels and the Frisco Conference Center offer visitors and conventioneers a “home away from home.” Frisco has “can do” attitude and a reputation for creating unique, public/private partnerships resulting in first class sports and entertainment venues. Frisco is home to the Frisco Roughriders, an affiliate of the Texas Rangers; the three-time national champion Texas Tornado, a junior league hockey team; and the Texas Legends, a member of the NBA D-League and the newest member of the Frisco sports family. These teams play in state of the art venues, including the Dr Pepper Ballpark and the Dr Pepper Arena, which is also home to the Dallas Stars’ headquarters and training facility. Fieldhouse USA is a 144,000 square foot indoor sports facility and World Olympic Gymnastics Academy, renowned for turning out Olympic champions Nastia Luikin and Carly Patterson, is headquartered in Frisco. Pizza Hut Park is an innovative soccer specific complex featuring a 23,500- seat stadium, which is home to FC Dallas, of Major League Soccer, as well as 17 tournament grade fields. This world class facility hosts everything from high school to international sporting events, not to mention, A-list concerts. The NCAA Division I Football Championship Game touched down at Pizza Hut Park in 2011 and will be played here through at least the 2012 season. The City of Frisco’s list of major accomplishments and developments span the past 10 years yet continue to grow with its population. Frisco is a community full modern day pioneers defining Progress in Motion.

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Southland Preview Southland Ushers in 48th Season in 2011 The 2011 season will be the 48th for the Southland Conference, which began playing with five schools in 1964. Lamar was 3-0-1 that season to finish ahead of Arkansas State, Trinity, Abilene Christian and UT Arlington. The Cardinals return to the conference in football this season after restarting their program in 2010. While UT Arlington is a league member in its other sports, it has not fielded a football team since 1985. None of the other original members are currently in the Southland. This season kicks off Thursday, Sept. 1, with five games. Sam Houston State welcomes Western Illinois to Bowers Stadium in Huntsville in a game that will be televised by the Southland Conference Television Network. Other games opening night include Delta State at Northwestern State, McMurry at Stephen F. Austin, Evangel at Nicholls State and Henderson State at Central Arkansas as the Bears roll out their new purple and gray carpet at Estes Stadium. The other three teams open Saturday, Sept. 3. Texas College is at Lamar, Southeastern Louisiana is at Tulane and McNeese State visits Kansas. A Different Eight Southland Teams in 2011 There is a change in the Southland Conference alignment for the 2011 season. The league welcomes back Lamar to the conference gridiron. The Cardinals were an original Southland member in 1964, but became an independent in the Football Championship Subdivision following the 1986 season before they discontinued the program in 1989. Lamar reinstated football last year and played as an independent, going 5-6. While Lamar joins the league, Texas State departs. The Bobcats began their transition into the Football Bowl Subdivision in the offseason and as a result became ineligible for the NCAA Division I Championship and also for the Southland Conference championship. Texas State will play the 2011 season as an FCS Independent, and, while it stays on the schedule for the eight Southland teams, it will count as a non-conference game. Frisco is Again the Goal After a successful NCAA Division I Football Championship Game last year at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco, Texas, the destination remains the goal for every team in the Football Championship Subdivision. Eastern Washington beat Delaware, 20-19, in the first championship at the venue. It was the first of at least three scheduled championship games in Frisco, a north side suburb of Dallas and the nation’s fastest growing city. The Southland Conference, along with the City of Frisco and Hunt Sports Group serve as hosts for the game, which moved to Texas from Chattanooga, Tenn., last year after 13 seasons.

Last year’s championship was played Jan. 7, 2011, to accomodate expansion of the playoff bracket from 16 to 20 teams. This year’s championship is likely to be played either Jan. 6 or 7, 2012. More information about the championship can be found on page 24. Stephen F. Austin Going for Three-Peat Stephen F. Austin claimed an outright Southland Conference championship in 2010 to give the school its first back-to-back conference titles. The last Southland team to win three consecutive titles was McNeese State, which shared the 2001 title with Sam Houston State before winning the league outright in 2002 and 2003. Arkansas State won three consecutive Southland titles from 1968-70 and Louisiana Tech won three in a row from 1972-74. Lumberjacks Surprised in Playoffs Making consecutive appearances in the NCAA playoffs for just the second time in school history, Stephen F. Austin received a first-round bye thanks to bracket expansion from 16 to 20 teams. A second-round date with defending champion Villanova was set for Dec. 4 with the winner advancing to the quarterfinals. SFA jumped out to a 21-7 first quarter lead, but struggled to hang on to the football. The Lumberjacks scored only three points on their next five possessions, which included an interception, a fumbled punt and kick return. Villanova seized the opportunity, outscoring SFA, 27-3, during the next 16 minutes to take a 10-point lead at the half. The Wildcats never trailed after that, rattling off 40 unanswered points in a 54-24 victory. Villanova upset No. 1 seed Appalachian State in the quarterfinals and played at Eastern Washington in the semifinals. Moses Won 2010 Walter Payton Award Stephen F. Austin quarterback Jeremy Moses won the 2010 Walter Payton Award to become the first Southland Conference player to receive the honor in its 24-year history. He was presented with the award Jan. 6, 2011, at the Frisco Conference Center on the eve of the NCAA Division I Football Championship Game. A two-time Southland Conference Player of the Year, and the 2010 Southland Offensive Player of the Year, Moses guided SFA to a 9-3 record and its second consecutive conference title. Moses guided the Lumberjacks through a historical season that was capped by a return trip to the NCAA Division I Playoffs. Moses was the catalyst for the nation’s most prolific passing offense each of the past two seasons. The Lumberjacks led the country, averaging better than 360 yards per game, and were also ranked among the nation’s top six in scoring offense and total offense.

Southland TV Entering Fourth Season As one of the nation’s newest and most innovative broadcast opportunities, the awardwinning Southland Conference Television Network became a reality in 2008 and has broadcast nearly 100 events during its first three years. The network, which reaches homes in Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas, has earned a College Sports Media Award (2009) and an honorable mention (2010) at the College Sports Video Summit as well as four prestigious Telly Awards. The conference will feature 11 football telecasts in 2011. No April Fools’ Joke On April 1, 2011, Central Arkansas announced its plan to replace the grass field at Estes Stadium, the last natural grass field in the Southland, with a colorful purple and gray artificial surface. It brought quite a bit of attention to the school from national media who wanted to know if the news release was a prank. As they found out this summer, it was no joke. The two-tone field alternates purple and gray every five yards with black end zones and is getting rave reviews from across the country. The new field makes its television debut Oct. 15 when McNeese State visits Conway on Southland TV. Battle of the Piney Woods Returns to Reliant The Battle of the Piney Woods between Sam Houston and Stephen F. Austin returns to Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas, in 2011. It will be the 86th football duel between the two rivals. The series is the second oldest FCS rivalry in Texas. The Battle of the Piney Woods dates back to 1923, with Sam Houston State holding a 4835-2 edge in the series. Stephen F. Austin won last year, 31-28, in the first of four games in the rivalry that will be played at Reliant. Northwestern State Nearing Milestone Demon football is two wins shy of 500 alltime victories since its first season in 1907. Northwestern is 498-416-22 entering its 103rd season of competition. Eleven Games Scheduled Against FBS in 2011 The Southland Conference has 11 games scheduled against teams from the Football Bowl Subdivision (formerly I-A) in 2011. The Southland was winless in 11 games against the FBS last year, but did register one win against that subdivision in 2009 when Central Arkansas beat Western Kentucky for the Southland’s 16th win against the FBS since 2000. This year, the Southland will play teams from Conference USA as well as the Big 12, Mid-American, Mountain West, Southeastern, Sun Belt and Western Athletic conferences.

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Preseason Polls Southland Conference 2011 Preview Nicholls was selected sixth in both the coaches’ and SID polls with 16 points in each poll. Southeastern was picked seventh in each poll with 15 points from both the coaches and SIDs. Lamar received nine points in the coaches’ poll and eight points in the SID poll for an eighthplace ranking.

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Place 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Team (first-place votes)............... Total McNeese State (3)............................. 44 Stephen F. Austin (3).......................... 43 Central Arkansas (1).......................... 37 Sam Houston State (1)....................... 36 Northwestern State........................... 24 Nicholls State..................................... 16 Southeastern Louisiana..................... 15 Lamar................................................... 9

Place 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Team (first-place votes)............... Total Stephen F. Austin (4).......................... 44 McNeese State (2)............................. 43 Central Arkansas (1).......................... 35 Northwestern State (1)...................... 33 Sam Houston State............................ 30 Nicholls State..................................... 16 Southeastern Louisiana..................... 15 Lamar................................................... 8

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Central Arkansas, which finished in a threeway tie for third place in last season’s conference race, was picked third in both the coaches’ and SID polls receiving 37 and 35 points, respectively. The Bears will feature 47 players with on-thefield experience, including an experienced senior class of 19 to go along with another 17 juniors. Picked to finish next to last in the coaches’ preseason poll last year, Sam Houston won six of its final nine games to tie for third in the league. This season, the Bearkats were selected fourth in the coaches’ poll with 36 points and fifth in the SID poll with 30 points. Second-year head coach Willie Fritz welcomes back 11 starters on offense, nine on defense and three specialist starters, plus 23 other returning lettermen. Northwestern State, which tied for third last season with a 4-3 mark, is picked to finish fifth in the coaches’ poll with 24 points and fourth in the SID poll with 33 points. Junior linebacker Derek Rose returns after becoming the first sophomore All-American at Northwestern since current Buffalo Bills starting cornerback Terrence McGee earned that distinction as a record-setting return specialist in 2000. The remaining sixth, seventh and eighth place teams include Nicholls State, Southeastern Louisiana and Lamar, which is playing its first Southland Conference season since 1986 after restarting its program in 2010.

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Stephen F. Austin and McNeese State, who finished as the top two teams in the Southland Conference last season, were again picked as the favorites heading into the 2011 season as voted on by the league’s coaches and sports information directors. McNeese State was the coaches’ preseason pick, receiving three out of a possible eight firstplace votes and 44 points to edge defending champion SFA by just one point. In the SID poll, the Lumberjacks garnered four first-place votes and tallied 44 points to edge the Cowboys by just one point. The Cowboys, who haven’t finished lower than second in the Southland standings since Matt Viator took over as head coach in 2006, return 10 starters and 48 lettermen, including all-conference performers Andre Anderson (running back), Desmund Lighten (defensive end), Malcolm Bronson (safety), Josh Lewis (kicker), Miguel Gauthreaux (offensive guard) and Darrell Jenkins (safety). The Lumberjacks are coming off their first back-to-back conference titles in school history and despite the loss of quarterback Jeremy Moses, the 2010 Walter Payton Award winner, return nine of 11 starters on offense including AllAmerican receivers Gralyn Crawford and Cordell Roberson, and all-conference offensive linemen George Bias, John Steel and Corey Dickerson.

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Preseason All-Conference Teams A total of 30 of the 52 Southland Conference football players who earned all-conference honors following the 2010 season return for the 2011 season and garner spots on the preseason all-conference teams that were announced July 27 at the league’s football media day at the L’Auberge du Lac Resort in Lake Charles, La. A total of 14 first-team selections, including seven each on the offense and defense, highlight the two teams that also see 16 second-team picks return for an automatic spot on the preseason squads. Three of the conference’s individual award winners from last year are back, including McNeese State senior running back Andre Anderson, the league’s newcomer of the year, along with Central Arkansas sophomore defensive back Jestin Love and Sam Houston State sophomore running back Tim Flanders, who shared the freshman of the year award. Five Southland institutions have at least six student-athletes named to the preseason allconference teams. Stephen F. Austin, which won the Southland championship in 2010 to earn consecutive conference championships for the first time in school history, leads all universities with 12 selections, including a conference-best eight first-team honorees. Sam Houston State has 11 honorees, including five first-team members. Central Arkansas is next with eight, followed by McNeese State with eight and Northwestern State with six. Nicholls State had three players named to the teams and Southeastern Louisiana had two. Stephen F. Austin returns 20 starters from a team that recorded its fourth Southland Conference championship and its fifth appearance in the NCAA Division I Championship. On the first-team offense, the Lumberjacks return receivers Gralyn Crawford and Cordell Roberson and nabbed three of the five positions on the offensive line thanks to George Bias, John Steel and Corey Dickerson. Crawford, one of the nation’s top returning receivers and kick returners in the nation, finished second in the league with 74 catches for 981 yards and five touchdowns. He led the league with 2,207 all-purpose yards thanks to returns totaling 1,221. Crawford averaged 183.9 all-purpose yards in the Lumberjacks’ 12 games. Roberson led the conference in receiving yards per game (84.2), reception yards (1,011) and receiving touchdowns (16), a figure that also led the nation. The Lumberjacks’ other first-team selections included Josh Aubrey at defensive back and specialists Drew Nelson (punter) and Crawford (returns). Aubrey finished fourth on the team with 77 total tackles, including 49 solo stops and five tackles for loss. Nelson averaged 41.6 yards per punt, which ranked second in the conference. SFA’s second-team picks, include receiver Anthony Foster, defensive lineman Darren

Robinson, linebacker Devin Ducote and defensive back Caleb Nelson. Gone, though, is record-setting quarterback Jeremy Moses, the Southland Conference Player of the Year who became the league’s first recipient of the Walter Payton Award, and linebacker Jabara Williams, the conference’s defensive player of the year. Sam Houston State returns five preseason first-team selections, including Flanders as its lone first-team pick on offense. He led the conference with 948 rushing yards and scored 13 touchdowns on 172 rushes in only 10 games last year. Flanders, who finished second in scoring with 78 points and ranked ninth in total offense, set the school’s freshman rushing record and posted six consecutive games with at least 100 yards rushing. He was joined by four defenders on the first team, including linemen J.T. Cleveland and Preston Sanders, linebacker Will Henry and defensive back Kenneth Jenkins. Cleveland registered 43 tackles last year, including seven tackles for loss and five sacks. Sanders made 12 stops with one sack and Henry made 48 tackles, including 11.5 tackles for loss and four sacks. Jenkins led the team with three interceptions, while totaling 58 tackles that included four tackles for loss and one sack. The Bearkats’ six second-team selections include offensive linemen Travis Watson and Caleb Hopson, defensive back Darnell Taylor, placekicker Miguel Antonio, punter Matt Foster and return specialist Brandon Closner. Central Arkansas placed 10 on the preseason all-league teams, including a pair of first-team honorees. Quarterback Nathan Dick, the secondteam quarterback in 2010, headlines the first team. The Bears also placed offensive lineman Matt Dickerson on the first team. In 16 games at UCA, Dick has completed 256 passes for 2,668 yards and 12 touchdowns and added 233 rushing yards and three scores. Last year’s second-team all-conference quarterback ranked second in the Southland with 254.6 yards of total offense per game last year and had the league’s second best pass efficiency rating (124.9) and second most passing yards per game (235.4). Dickerson helped the Bears average 5.2 yards per play and 372.2 yards of total offense per game. Eight UCA players received second-team kudos, including Love, who led the league with six interceptions, all during conference play. He returned two interceptions for touchdowns, including a 98-yard score at Nicholls State. He followed it the next week with a 25-yard score against Southeastern Louisiana and had two interceptions in each of those games. His 166 yards off interception returns ranked third in school history. Joining Love on the second team from UCA are running back Terence Bobo, halfback Isaiah

Nathan Dick, Central Arkansas Jackson, receiver Dominique Croom, tight end Brennan Rushing, offensive lineman Joe LeHocky, defensive lineman Larry Duvall and linebacker Frank Newsome. Of McNeese’s eight all-conference picks, five were first-team honorees, including Anderson, the league’s newcomer of the year. The transfer from Michigan State led the Southland with 713 rushing yards in seven conference games and finished the season with 855 yards after injuries forced him into the starting lineup at LSU, when he ran for a team-high 79 yards on 23 carries. His top game came against Texas State, when the Cowboys’ most valuable player tallied 170 yards. Joining him on the first team from McNeese are offensive lineman Miguel Gauthreaux, defensive lineman Desmund Lighten, defensive back Malcolm Bronson and placekicker Josh Lewis. The Cowboys ranked second in the conference, averaging 153.8 rushing yards per game with Gauthreaux on the offensive line. Lighten enters his senior season with 168 career tackles, including 16.5 tackles for loss and eight sacks. His 8.5 tackles for loss led the team. Bronson, the conference freshman of the year in 2009, led the 2010 Cowboys and ranked third in the league with five interceptions, including four in conference play. He returned one 74 yards for a touchdown in a win over Texas State. Lewis ranked second in the Southland in kick scoring, averaging 5.9 points per game on 13of-16 accuracy on field goals and 26-of-29 aim on PATs. His 81.2 field goal percentage was the best in the league. The Cowboys’ second-team selections are offensive lineman Jonathan Landry, defensive lineman Pat Williams and defensive back Darrell Jenkins.

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Preseason All-Conference Teams

McNeese State Sam Houston State Sam Houston State Southeastern La. Northwestern State Sam Houston State McNeese State Nicholls State Sam Houston State Stephen F. Austin Northwestern State Stephen F. Austin Stephen F. Austin

QB RB RB F/HB WR WR TE OL OL OL OL OL PK

Paul Harris Jesse Turner Terence Bobo Isaiah Jackson Dominique Croom Anthony Foster Brennan Rushing Travis Watson Jonathan Landry Zach Case Caleb Hopson Joe LeHocky Miguel Antonio

Northwestern State Nicholls State Central Arkansas Central Arkansas Central Arkansas Stephen F. Austin Central Arkansas Sam Houston State McNeese State Northwestern State Sam Houston State Central Arkansas Sam Houston State

DL DL DL DL LB LB DB DB DB DB DB P RS

Darren Robinson Larry Duvall Pat Williams Edet Udoh Frank Newsome Devin Ducote Jestin Love Darrell Jenkins Darnell Taylor Caleb Nelson Brashard Booker Matt Foster Brandon Closner

Stephen F. Austin Central Arkansas McNeese State Nicholls State Central Arkansas Stephen F. Austin Central Arkansas McNeese State Sam Houston State Stephen F. Austin Northwestern State Sam Houston State Sam Houston State

First Team Defense 6-0 6-0 6-4 6-3 5-11 5-10 5-11 5-11 5-10 5-11 6-0 6-1 5-10

250 290 255 245 225 210 188 200 195 191 193 193 175

Second Team Offense 6-1 5-8 6-0 5-10 6-3 6-2 6-2 6-4 6-4 6-2 6-6 6-4 5-10

196 180 210 187 191 200 237 295 295 308 300 286 170

Second Team Defense 5-11 6-3 6-3 6-1 6-2 5-11 6-0 5-10 6-0 5-11 6-1 6-5 5-10

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Hometown Allen, Texas Midwest City, Okla. Barrington, Ill. Palestine, Texas Jefferson, Texas Brookhaven, Miss. Ruston, La. Houston, Texas Plaquemine, La. Boyd, Texas Monroe, La. Livingston, Texas Denham Springs, La.

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Monroe, La. Baytown, Texas Red Oak, Texas Baton Rouge, La. New Orleans, La. Waco, Texas Jasper, Texas McComb, Miss. Galveston, Texas Tyler, Texas Garland, Texas Livingston, Texas Palestine, Texas

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Baton Rouge, La. Houma, La. Atkins, Ark. Conway, Ark. Cherokee, Ala. Schertz, Texas Tempe, Ariz. Norman, Okla. Lafayette, La. Morgan City, La. Early, Texas Albuquerque, N.M. Lovelady, Texas

So. Dallas, Texas Jr. Marianna, Ark. Jr. Plaquemine, La. Jr. Houston, Texas Sr. Petal, Miss. Sr. Baton Rouge, La. So. West Memphis, Ark. Sr. Bon Weir, Texas Jr. Mesquite, Texas So. Apopka, Fla. Jr. Terrell, Texas Sr. Melbourne, Australia Sr. Arlington, Texas

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Desmund Lighten J.T. Cleveland Preston Sanders Devan Walker Derek Rose Will Henry Malcolm Bronson Bobby Felder Kenneth Jenkins Josh Aubrey Jamaal White Drew Nelson Gralyn Crawford

Wt. 214 208 190 175 192 205 211 304 291 273 278 320 190

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DL DL DL DL LB LB DB DB DB DB DB P RS

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

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Northwestern State placed six on the preseason all-conference teams, including three on each side of scrimmage. Tight end Justin Aldredge, linebacker Derek Rose and defensive back Jamaal White earned first-team honors. Aldredge made 22 catches for 289 yards and led Demon receivers with four touchdowns. Rose made 138 tackles to lead the conference and rank 14th nationally. The total was the most at Northwestern since 1991. White finished fourth on the team with 53 tackles, including two tackles for loss. He also snagged three of the team’s four interceptions. Demon quarterback Paul Harris, offensive lineman Zach Case and defensive back Brashard Booker earned second-team mention. Nicholls’ preseason honorees include a firstteam selection and two second-team members. Senior defensive back Bobby Felder represents the Colonels on the first-team defense. Felder received 2010 first-team All-Southland honors, leading the team with four interceptions, the fourth-most in the conference. Running back Jesse Turner and defensive lineman Edet Udoh earned second-team preseason honors. Both of Southeastern Louisiana’s allconference selections were first-team picks. Wide receiver Simmie Yarborough and defensive end Devan Walker represent the Lions on the teams. Yarborough, who is the school’s all-time leader in receptions and touchdown receptions, caught a career-high 60 passes in 2010, the third-most by a Southeastern receiver in a single-season. He finished the season with 709 receiving yards and 11.8 yards per catch. Junior defensive end Devan Walker was also a first-team selection, coming off a 2010 campaign where he had eight tackles for loss and four sacks to go with 35 tackles.

Name University Nathan Dick Central Arkansas Tim Flanders Sam Houston State Andre Anderson McNeese State Gralyn Crawford Stephen F. Austin Cordell Roberson Stephen F. Austin Simmie Yarborough Southeastern La. Justin Aldredge Northwestern State George Bias Stephen F. Austin Miguel Gauthreaux McNeese State John Steel Stephen F. Austin Matt Dickerson Central Arkansas Corey Dickerson Stephen F. Austin Josh Lewis McNeese State

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Derek Rose, Northwestern State

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2011 Southland Schedule Sept. 1 Sept. 10 Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 5 Nov. 12 Nov. 19

Central Arkansas

Henderson St...........................7 p.m. at Louisiana Tech.....................6 p.m. at Sam Houston St.*................6 p.m. at Arkansas St..........................7 p.m. Stephen F. Austin*...................6 p.m. at Nicholls St.*.........................2 p.m. McNeese St.* (SLCTV)..............3 p.m. at Lamar*.................................6 p.m. Southeastern La.* (HC)............6 p.m. at Northwestern St.* (SLCTV)....3 p.m. Texas St....................................4 p.m. OPEN

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Sept. 3 Sept. 10 Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 5 Nov. 12 Nov. 19

Texas College...........................7 p.m. at South Alabama....................4 p.m. Incarnate Word........................7 p.m. OPEN at Southeastern La.* (SLCTV).....3 p.m. Northwestern St.*...................6 p.m. at Texas St................................6 p.m. Central Arkansas* (HC; SLCTV).....3 p.m. at Sam Houston St.*................2 p.m. Stephen F. Austin*...................6 p.m. at Nicholls St.*....................5:30 p.m. McNeese St.*...........................6 p.m.

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at Kansas......................................TBA OPEN Sioux Falls................................7 p.m. Southeastern La.*....................7 p.m. at Northwestern St.*...............6 p.m. Texas St....................................7 p.m. at Central Arkansas* (SLCTV)......3 p.m. Sam Houston St.* (HC)............7 p.m. at Stephen F. Austin* (SLCTV)....3 p.m. Nicholls St.*.............................7 p.m. UTSA........................................7 p.m. at Lamar*.................................6 p.m.

Sept. 1 Sept. 10 Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 5 Nov. 12 Nov. 17

Evangel...............................6:30 p.m. at Western Michigan...............6 p.m. at Louisiana-Lafayette..............6 p.m. Northwestern St.* (SLCTV)......3 p.m. at Texas St................................6 p.m. Central Arkansas*....................2 p.m. at Sam Houston St.*................2 p.m. Stephen F. Austin* (HC)......5:30 p.m. OPEN at McNeese St.*......................7 p.m. Lamar*................................5:30 p.m. at Southeastern La.* (CST).......7 p.m.

McNeese State

Nicholls State

Thursday, Sept. 1 Delta State at Northwestern State............................Natchitoches, La.................... 6 p.m. Western Illinois at Sam Houston State (SLCTV).........Huntsville, Texas.................... 6 p.m. McMurry at Stephen F. Austin...................................Nacogdoches, Texas............... 6 p.m. Evangel at Nicholls State...........................................Thibodaux, La................... 6:30 p.m. Henderson State at Central Arkansas........................Conway, Ark........................... 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3 Texas College at Lamar..............................................Beaumont, Texas................... 7 p.m. Southeastern La. at Tulane........................................New Orleans, La............... 2:30 p.m. McNeese State at Kansas..........................................Lawrence, Kan...........................TBA Saturday, Sept. 10 Lamar at South Alabama...........................................Mobile, Ala............................ 4 p.m. Central Arkansas at Louisiana Tech...........................Ruston, La.............................. 6 p.m. Nicholls State at Western Michigan...........................Kalamazoo, Mich................... 6 p.m. Northern Iowa at Stephen F. Austin..........................Nacogdoches, Texas............... 6 p.m. Northwestern State at LSU........................................Baton Rouge, La..................... 7 p.m. Savannah State at Southeastern La...........................Hammond, La........................ 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 Central Arkansas at Sam Houston State*..................Huntsville, Texas.................... 6 p.m. Nicholls State at Louisiana-Lafayette.........................Lafayette, La.......................... 6 p.m. Southeastern La. at Southern Miss...........................Hattiesburg, Miss................... 6 p.m. Stephen F. Austin at Baylor........................................Waco, Texas........................... 6 p.m. Incarnate Word at Lamar...........................................Beaumont, Texas................... 7 p.m. Sioux Falls at McNeese State.....................................Lake Charles, La..................... 7 p.m. Northwestern State at SMU......................................Dallas, Texas.......................... 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 Northwestern State at Nicholls State* (SLCTV).........Thibodaux, La........................ 3 p.m. Sam Houston State at New Mexico...........................Albuquerque, N.M................. 5 p.m. Texas State at Stephen F. Austin................................Nacogdoches, Texas............... 6 p.m. Central Arkansas at Arkansas State...........................Jonesboro, Ark....................... 7 p.m. Southeastern La. at McNeese State*........................Lake Charles, La..................... 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 Lamar at Southeastern La.* (SLCTV)..........................Hammond, La........................ 3 p.m. Stephen F. Austin at Central Arkansas*.....................Conway, Ark........................... 6 p.m. McNeese State at Northwestern State*....................Natchitoches, La.................... 6 p.m. Nicholls State at Texas State......................................San Marcos, Texas................. 6 p.m. UTSA at Sam Houston State......................................Huntsville, Texas.................... 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8 Central Arkansas at Nicholls State*...........................Thibodaux, La........................ 2 p.m. Sam Houston State vs. Stephen F. Austin* (SLCTV)...Houston, Texas1..................... 2 p.m. Northwestern State at Lamar*..................................Beaumont, Texas................... 6 p.m. Texas State at McNeese State....................................Lake Charles, La..................... 7 p.m.

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2011 Southland Schedule

Saturday, Nov. 5 Central Arkansas at Northwestern State* (SLCTV)....Natchitoches, La.................... 3 p.m. Stephen F. Austin at Lamar*......................................Beaumont, Texas................... 6 p.m. Nicholls State at McNeese State*..............................Lake Charles, La..................... 7 p.m. Sam Houston State at Southeastern La.* (HC)..........Hammond, La........................ 7 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 17 Nicholls State at Southeastern La.* (CST)..................Hammond, La........................ 7 p.m.

* indicates Southland Conference game; 1 Reliant Stadium, Houston, Texas; Schedule as of July 1, 2011 and subject to change

Western Illinois (SLCTV)...........6 p.m. OPEN Central Arkansas*....................6 p.m. at New Mexico.........................5 p.m. UTSA........................................6 p.m. vs. Stephen F. Austin*1 (SLCTV)....2 p.m. Nicholls St.* (HC).....................2 p.m. at McNeese St.*......................7 p.m. Lamar*.....................................2 p.m. at Southeastern La.*................7 p.m. Northwestern St.*...................2 p.m. at Texas St................................3 p.m.

Southeastern Louisiana

Sept. 3 Sept. 10 Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 5 Nov. 12 Nov. 17

at Tulane.............................2:30 p.m. Savannah St.............................7 p.m. at Southern Miss.....................6 p.m. at McNeese St.*......................7 p.m. Lamar* (SLCTV)........................3 p.m. OPEN at Northwestern St.*...............6 p.m. Texas St....................................7 p.m. at Central Arkansas*................6 p.m. Sam Houston St.* (HC)............7 p.m. at Stephen F. Austin*...............6 p.m. Nicholls St.* (CST)....................7 p.m.

Stephen F. Austin

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History & Records

Sept. 1 McMurry..................................6 p.m. Sept. 10 Northern Iowa.........................6 p.m. Sept. 17 at Baylor..................................6 p.m. Sept. 24 Texas St....................................6 p.m. Oct. 1 at Central Arkansas*................6 p.m. Oct. 8 vs. Sam Houston St.*1 (SLCTV)....2 p.m. Oct. 15 OPEN Oct. 22 at Nicholls St.*....................5:30 p.m. Oct. 29 McNeese St.* (SLCTV)..............3 p.m. Nov. 5 at Lamar*.................................6 p.m. Nov. 12 Southeastern La.*....................6 p.m. Nov. 19 at Northwestern St.*...............2 p.m. 1 at Reliant Stadium, Houston, Texas

2010 Review

Saturday, Nov. 19 Stephen F. Austin at Northwestern State*................Natchitoches, La.................... 2 p.m. Sam Houston State at Texas State.............................San Marcos, Texas................. 3 p.m. McNeese State at Lamar*.........................................Beaumont, Texas................... 6 p.m.

Sam Houston State

Sept. 1 Sept. 10 Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 5 Nov. 12 Nov. 19

Team Previews

Saturday, Nov. 12 Northwestern State at Sam Houston State*..............Huntsville, Texas.................... 2 p.m. Texas State at Central Arkansas.................................Conway, Ark........................... 4 p.m. Lamar at Nicholls State*............................................Thibodaux, La................... 5:30 p.m. Southeastern La. at Stephen F. Austin*.....................Nacogdoches, Texas............... 6 p.m. UTSA at McNeese State.............................................Lake Charles, La..................... 7 p.m.

Delta St....................................6 p.m. at LSU.......................................7 p.m. at SMU.....................................7 p.m. at Nicholls St.* (SLCTV)............3 p.m. McNeese St.*...........................6 p.m. at Lamar*.................................6 p.m. Southeastern La.* (HC)............6 p.m. OPEN at Texas St................................3 p.m. Central Arkansas* (SLCTV).......3 p.m. at Sam Houston St.*................2 p.m. Stephen F. Austin*...................2 p.m.

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Saturday, Oct. 29 Lamar at Sam Houston State*...................................Huntsville, Texas.................... 2 p.m. McNeese State at Stephen F. Austin* (SLCTV)...........Nacogdoches, Texas............... 3 p.m. Northwestern State at Texas State............................San Marcos, Texas................. 3 p.m. Southeastern La. at Central Arkansas* (HC)..............Conway, Ark........................... 6 p.m.

Northwestern State

Sept. 1 Sept. 10 Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 5 Nov. 12 Nov. 19

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Saturday, Oct. 22 Central Arkansas at Lamar* (HC; SLCTV)...................Beaumont, Texas................... 3 p.m. Stephen F. Austin at Nicholls State* (HC)..................Thibodaux, La................... 5:30 p.m. Sam Houston State at McNeese State* (HC).............Lake Charles, La..................... 7 p.m. Texas State at Southeastern La..................................Hammond, La........................ 7 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 15 Nicholls State at Sam Houston State* (HC)...............Huntsville, Texas.................... 2 p.m. McNeese State at Central Arkansas* (SLCTV)............Conway, Ark........................... 3 p.m. Southeastern La. at Northwestern State* (HC).........Natchitoches, La.................... 6 p.m. Lamar at Texas State..................................................San Marcos, Texas................. 6 p.m.

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Central Arkansas Bears Southland Conference

University Information

Dr. Allen C. Meadors

School:.......................................... University of Central Arkansas Location:.................................................................. Conway, Ark. Population:........................................................................ 58,908 Founded:.............................................................................. 1907 Joined Southland:................................................................. 2007 Enrollment:........................................................................ 11,444 Nickname:........................................................................... Bears Colors:....................................................................Purple & Gray President:.................................................... Dr. Allen C. Meadors Athletics Director:................................................ Dr. Brad Teague Faculty Representative:........................................... Dr. Bill Bandy Senior Woman Administrator:................................ Natalie Shock Ticket Office Phone:...............................................501-852-2234

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Team Information

Dr. Bill Bandy

Dr. Brad Teague

Head Coach:............................................................ Clint Conque Alma Mater, Year:.................................................. Nicholls, 1983 Record at School, Year in 2011:..................................80-47, 12th Career Record, Year in 2011:......................................80-47, 12th Southland Conference Record, Years:............................. 17-11, 4 Football Office Phone:............................................501-350-3153 Coaching Staff.................................................Name, Alma Mater Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line........Brooks Hollingsworth Central Arkansas, 1981 Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers.................. Matt Williamson Missouri Western, 1996 Special Teams Coordinator/Defensive Line...........Dan Augustine Baylor, 1999 Quarterbacks......................................................... Nathan Brown Central Arkansas, 2009 Tight Ends........................................................ Jeremy Hammock Louisiana-Monroe, 2006 Recruiting Coordinator/Interior Def. Line................. Cody Moore Oklahoma Panhandle St., 2004 Running Backs........................................................... Slade Nagle McNeese State, 2001 Wide Receivers.......................................................... Matt Kubick Louisiana Tech, 2004 Secondary...............................................................Kenny Wilhite Nebraska, 1992 Safeties................................................................. Chris Hampton South Carolina, 2007

2010 Review

Football Information

Natalie Shock

First Year of Football:............................................................ 1908 First Year of Southland Football:.......................................... 2007 All-Time Record, Years:.........................................518-357-40, 99 All-Time Southland Record, Years:................................... 17-11, 4 2010 Overall Record:...............................................................7-4 2010 Southland Record, Place:...................................... 4-3, t-3rd Southland Conference Championships, Last:................... 1, 2008 NCAA Division I Playoff Appearances, Last:......................... None

First Security Field at Estes Stadium

Stadium Information

Stadium:.............................. First Security Field at Estes Stadium Year Opened:........................................................................ 1933 Record at Stadium, Years:.....................................239-105-12, 77 Capacity:.............................................................................. 8,500 Surface:........................................................................GeoGreen Press Box Phone:....................................................501-450-5743

Media Relations

Football Contact:..........................................................Steve East E-Mail:..................................................................seast@uca.edu Office Phone:..........................................................501-450-5743 Office Fax:...............................................................501-450-5740 Cell:.........................................................................501-339-8215 Other SIDs:................................................ Cody Usher, Josh Goff Website:...................................................... www.ucasports.com

Date Sept. 1 Sept. 10 Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 5 Nov. 12 Nov. 19

Day Thu. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat.

History & Records

Offensive Formation:.......................................................Multiple Defensive Formation:......................................................Multiple

Steve East

Starters Returning Total: . ................................. 19 Offense:................................ 9 Defense:............................... 7 Special Teams:...................... 3

Letterwinners Returning Total: . ................................. 49 Offense:.............................. 24 Defense:............................. 24 Special Teams:...................... 4

Starters Lost Total: . ................................... 8 Offense:................................ 2 Defense:............................... 4 Special Teams:...................... 2

Letterwinners Lost Total: . ................................. 18 Offense:................................ 7 Defense:............................... 9 Special Teams:...................... 2

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2011 Schedule

Opponent Henderson St. at Louisiana Tech at Sam Houston St.* at Arkansas St. Stephen F. Austin* at Nicholls St.* McNeese St.* (SLCTV) at Lamar* Southeastern La.* (HC) at Northwestern St.* (SLCTV) Texas St. OPEN

Time 7 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m. 6 p.m. 2 p.m. 3 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 3 p.m. 4 p.m.

Central Arkansas Bears

• Central Arkansas will be playing on the only two-toned artificial playing surface in college football for the 2011 season. UCA’s new GeoSurface field has alternating purple and gray every 10 yards, with a midfield logo and two large logos behind both end zones.

Nathan Dick

Season Outlook

• UCA will play in-state rival and former Southland Conference member Arkansas State for the first time since 1997 this season in Jonesboro. The Bears lead the overall series with the Red Wolves 12-9-2. The teams renewed the rivalry in 1996 and 1997, with Arkansas State winning both games, but have not played since. A last-minute touchdown pass gave the then-Indians a 36-35 victory in the 1997 meeting.

• UCA has had three defensive ends selected in the NFL Draft in the past five years, beginning with Jacob Ford by the Tennessee Titans in 2007. Larry Hart was taken by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2010 and Markell Carter went to the New England Patriots in 2011.

• UCA returns the conference freshman of the year in safety Jestin Love. He finished with 39 tackles and six interceptions, two tackles for loss and one fumble recovery. The Bears return all but one of their top eight defensive secondary players from 2010.

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History & Records

• UCA was recognized during the summer with the Football Championship Subdivision Athletic Director’s Academic Progress Rate Award for the highest multi-year APR average among the football playing members of the Southland Conference. UCA had a four-year average score of 942 during the period ending in 2009-10.

2010 Review

• The Bears return their starting quarterback for the first time in three years in senior Nathan Dick. The University of Arkansas transfer started all 11 games last season and was a second-team All-Southland selection after throwing for 2,589 yards and 12 touchdowns.

Team Previews

• Central Arkansas will open the season with three of its first four games on the road, including games at two Football Bowl Subdivision opponents, Arkansas State and Louisiana Tech, and the conference opener at Sam Houston State.

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Central Arkansas entered the 2010 season with one of the smallest senior classes in the Clint Conque era. Still, those 13 seniors helped the Bears manage a 7-4 overall record and a 4-3 mark in Southland Conference play. The Bears report to camp with an experienced senior class of 19, along with another 17 juniors. Overall, the team will feature 47 players with on-the-field experience. The experience will be no more evident than in the offensive backfield where the Bears return a pair of quarterbacks, four running backs and all but two of their top 10 receivers from a year ago. Leading the way offensively is senior Nathan Dick, who appears to have the starting quarterback job locked up. A second-team all-league selection last year, he passed for 2,589 yards and 12 touchdowns and completed 63.2 percent of his passes. Redshirt sophomore Wynrick Smothers returns and the pair will be pushed by redshirt freshman Ryan Howard and incoming freshman Trey Taylor. A trio of juniors will lead the rushing attack, led by power back Terence Bobo, who led the Bears in scoring last season with 11 touchdowns (nine rushing, two receiving). Bobo, a second-team all-conference selection, was also the Bears’ leading rusher with 436 yards on 105 carries. Jackie Hinton was the No. 2 rusher with 349 yards and four touchdowns. UCA returns six of the top seven receivers, led by junior Dominique Croom. He caught 42 passes for 446 yards and two touchdowns. Senior Isaiah Jackson was also one of the top kick returners in the league and caught 31 passes for 405 yards and a pair of touchdowns a year ago. Rounding out the receiving corps are part-time starter and senior T.J. Adams, seniors Joe Harris and Derek Steele and junior Derek Owens. The Bears will need to find a reliable tight end from among a group of four. Senior Brennan Rushing has the most experience, but caught only six passes for 55 yards a year ago. Junior Marshall Loyd is a converted defensive lineman who should be better in his second season at tight end. Senior Josh Ragland will split time between tight end and fullback/halfback. The starter at fullback will be veteran Chris McKnight, a solid blocker. The offensive line will feature four experienced seniors, along with two others who saw considerable action last season. Left tackle is set with Matt Dickerson, a second-team All-Southland selection last season. Senior center Logan Roubique is set to start at center, while senior Joe Lehocky returns at right guard and senior Brad Jakel is back at right tackle. Junior Corey Howard and sophomore Dominique Allen also saw considerable action a year ago and will be in the rotation. Senior defensive ends Trey Lippe, an honorable mention all-league pick, and Jermayne Lett should anchor the corners, with sophomore Markeith Gaines also in the rotation. Junior Larry Duvall figures to start at defensive tackle, while sophomore Matthew Hornbuckle and junior Justin Williams gained a ton of experience last year and should be ready to shine. The linebacking corps will be headed up by honorable mention all-conference selection Frank Newsome, UCA’s leading tackler last season with 100. Junior Seth Allison moves up from safety to man one linebacker spot this year, while senior Jessie Sims and sophomore Justin Heard will battle at the other. The secondary is young with just one senior in the top eight, led by Jestin Love, the Southland co-freshman of the year, who had a team-high six interceptions and 39 tackles. Juniors Radarius Winston, Marcus Brown and Desmond Wilcox will be joined by senior Jerrell McKnight and sophomores Marcus Peters, Dominique Brown and Karl Brady in the backfield. UCA’s special teams will have to replace kicker/punter Eddie Carmona. The kickoff return duties are in the capable hands of senior Isaiah Jackson, one of the top threats in the conference. Jackson, who averaged 22.5 yards per return last year, is the school’s career leader in returns (67) and return yards (1,581). His 31 returns last season was also a school record.

• Bears’ coach Clint Conque is the winningest coach in school history with 80 victories in 11 seasons. He passed UCA Hall of Famer Harold Horton with the second victory of the 2010 season.

Southland Conference

About the Bears

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Southland Conference

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

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 2009 Central Arkansas 5-7 2010 Central Arkansas 7-4 Totals 80-47 (.630)

SLC — — — — — — — 5-2 6-1 2-5 4-3 17-11 (.607)

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

History & Records

2010 Review

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Coaching History

Years 1908 1909-10 1911-12 1913 1914 1915-32 1933-34 1935-40 1941 1945-46 1947-51 1952-54 1955-64 1965-71 1972-81 1982-89 1990-99 2000-present

Record 3-3-0 2-6-1 6-3-0 2-3-0 1-4-0 46-65-11 5-10-1 40-8-3 3-6-0 3-12-0 26-17-5 6-23-0 53-37-3 33-29-3 67-35-6 74-12-5 68-38-4 80-47-0

Clint Conque Central Arkansas Head Coach 12th Season Alma Mater: Nicholls State, 1983 Career Record: 80-47 (11 Seasons) Record at UCA: 80-47 (11 Seasons) Since the turn of the century, much has changed at the University of Central Arkansas. The school has gone through three full-time presidents, two interim presidents, six athletic directors and nearly 30 head coaches during that time; and the athletic department has transitioned from NCAA Division II to Division I and seen nearly $20 million in facilities enhancements. Through all the change, the one constant force has been Clint Conque and the Bear football program. Conque enters the 2011 season – his 12th at the school – as the winningest coach in the 102year history of UCA football and is the longest tenured coach in the Southland Conference. In his time at UCA, Conque has overseen the evolution of the program from a contender in Division II through the transition to Division I and into a competitor in the Football Championship Subdivision. Despite all the change and transition, the Bears’ success has remained consistent under Conque’s guidance. UCA has turned out a high-quality product – fielding eight teams with winning records in the past decade, including two seasons of at least 10 wins and six of eight or more. Since 2001 no collegiate program in the state of Arkansas has won more than the Bears, who are 77-39 (.664). The success has extended well beyond the won-loss column under Conque. The Bears have enjoyed success unparalleled in program history in terms of attendance, facilities and pro prospects. The top 10 crowds ever to watch a game at First Security Field at Estes Stadium have all come since the Division I move in 2006. The atmosphere has quickly developed into one of the nation’s premiere settings in the FCS with sellout crowds and the unique purple and gray turf that was installed this summer. Under Conque, 29 former Bears have gone on to professional playing opportunities, with 10 in the NFL (including four draft picks) and another six in the CFL. In all, Conque has seen his players selected All-American 31 times, all-conference 88 times, academic all-conference 32 times and Academic All-American three times. The Bears have earned eight individual conference honors, and since joining the Southland, have had the league’s player of the year, defensive player of the year twice, offensive player of the year and freshman of the year. Since joining the Division I ranks, the Bears have gone 36-21 (.632) and are 19-11 (.633) against Southland opponents. But more importantly, they have made history. In 2008 UCA went 10-2 and set NCAA precedent when it became the first reclassifying team to win a league with an automatic qualifier for the Division I playoffs, having gone 6-1 in the Southland. The Bears were one of only 12 teams in the Football Championship Subdivision to reach double digits in wins that year, and finished the season ranked No. 11 – marking the second time in three years of Division I play to finish in the Top 25. It was the highest winning percentage (.833) at UCA since 1989 and marked just the seventh time in school history a team reached the 10-win plateau. Conque is one of only two coaches at UCA to accomplish the feat, and did it twice in a four-year span (2005 and 2008). For his team’s success, Conque was rewarded with the Southland Conference Coach of the Year award and was named the American Football Coaches Association Region Five 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. He was also an honorable mention selection for the Sporting News’ coach of the year award. During his coaching career that has spanned nearly 30 years, Conque has spent time in the Louisiana high school ranks and collegiately at Nicholls State, McNeese State, Samford and Louisiana Tech before coming to Central Arkansas from Louisiana Tech. A graduate of Catholic High School in Baton Rouge, La., Conque was an All-American linebacker at Nicholls State. He was selected to Nicholls’ Silver Anniversary Team in 1997 and in 2005 was inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame. Following his playing career 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 as a graduate assistant for the Colonels.

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Sr., 6-4, 222 Quarterback Allen, Texas Allen HS

Frank NEwsome

QB RB WR WR WR TE RT RG C LG LT DE DT NG DE WLB MLB SLB CB CB DB DB

6 2 42 78 91 91 99 94 73 49 31 1 56 12 44 19 27 13 20 28 30 34 41

Nathan Dick Wynrick Smothers Jackie Hinton Anthony Blackmon T.J. Adams Oliver Wells Dominique Croom Joseph Harris Isaiah Jackson Derrick Steele Brennan Rushing Marshall Loyd Brad Jakel Dominique Allen Joe Lehocky. Brad Jakel Logan Roubique Jon-Mark Holden Corey Howard Jon-Mark Holden Matt Dickerson. Cole Caruthers

Defense

Started all 11 games in 2010 at linebacker ... led team, ranked fourth in the league and tied for 45th in the country with 100 tackles ... recorded 10 tackles for loss, the seventh most in the Southland ... also had one sack, one interception and three pass breakups ... named Southland Conference Honorable Mention ... recorded double-digit tackles five times, with a season-best 15 against Southeastern Louisiana ... also had two tackles for loss and two breakups in that game ... recorded 14 tackles with two tackles for loss in win against McNeese State ... had 14 tackle and a breakup against Northwestern State ... had an interception and 13 tackles against Murray State.

Sr., 5-11, 187 Wide Receiver Conway, Ark. Conway HS

Special Teams

K P LS H KR PR

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36 29 36 29 32 52 7 3 9 8 28

Kevin Buford Eddie Carmona Kevin Buford Eddie Carmona Kirby O’Meara Parker Carpenter Derek Owens TBA Isaiah Jackson. T.J. Adams Derek Owens. Jestin Love

History & Records

Has appeared in 35 career games ... holds UCA’s career record for most kick returns (67) and kick return yards (1,581) ... ranks fifth in school history with a 12.13 punt return average ... 10th in kick return average at 23.60 ... has 53 catches for 694 yards and three touchdowns ... compiled 2,514 all-purpose yards during his career … played in 11 games in 2010 ... recorded most kick returns (31) and yards in school history (699) ... ranked seventh in the Southland with a 22.55 yard kick return average ... ranked fifth in league with 101.55 all-purpose yards per game ... led the Bears with 1,117 all-purpose yards ... third on team with 31 catches for 405 yards and two touchdowns.

2010 Review

Trey Lippe Jermayne Lett. Larry Duvall Matthew Hornbuckle Matthew Hornbuckle Justin Williams Devin Hawkins Matthew Pearce Justin Heard Jessie Sims Frank Newsome Jacob Bundrick Seth Allison Lamar Moore Marcus Peters Desmond Wilcox Marcus Dumas. Dominique Brown Jestin Love. Jerrell McKnight Radarius Winston Karl Brady

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Sr., 6-2, 232 Linebacker Petal, Miss. Pearl River CC

Isaiah Jackson

Offense 4 1 4 5 23 9 88 84 82 3 8 18 97 64 75 77 64 51 59 72 59 74 71

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Has played 16 games at UCA ... completed 256 passes for 2,668 yards and 12 TDs ... rushed 84 times for 233 yards and three TDs ... ranks fifth in UCA history with 166.8 passing yards per game ... also is fourth in completion percentage (63.1), fourth in total offense yards per game (181.3), 10th in completions (256) and 10th in efficiency (123.6) ... started all 11 games in 2010 and earned second-team all-conference honors ... tied for fourth most completions in school history with 249 ... had third most attempts at 394, seventh most yards with 2,589 and eighth best completion percentage at 63.2 ... ranked second in the Southland with 254.6 total offense yards per game ... ranked second in the league with a 124.9 pass efficiency and 235.4 passing yards per game.

Preseason Depth Chart

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Central Arkansas Bears 2010 Team Statistics Scoring Points Per Game

UCA 296 26.9

OPP 233 21.2

First Downs Rushing Passing Penalty

216 75 124 17

208 91 101 16

1,309 1,508 199 353 3.7 119.0 20

1,551 1,923 372 394 3.9 141.0 9

Rushing Yardage Yards gained rushing Yards lost rushing Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Average Per Game TDs Rushing

Passing Yardage 2,785 2,246 Comp-Att-Int 268-433-9 211-350-17 Average Per Pass 6.4 6.4 Average Per Catch 10.4 10.6 Average Per Game 253.2 204.2 TDs Passing 14 17 Total Offense Total Plays Average Per Play Average Per Game

4,094 786 5.2 372.2

3,797 744 5.1 345.2

Kick Return Average Punt Return Average INT Return Average

21.8 3.9 17.4

24.0 9.3 16.3

19-13

23-13

80-648 58.9

73-699 63.5

56-2,230 39.8 34.8

49-1,929 39.4 35.7

Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Average Per Game

2010 Review

Punts-Yards Average Per Punt Net punt average

Time of Possession 30:19 29:34 Third-Down Conv Third-Down Pct Fourth-Down Conv Fourth-Down Pct

History & Records

Sacks By-Yards Touchdowns Scored Field Goals-Attempts

61/168 36%

48/147 33%

17/25 68%

10/24 42%

30-206

17-104

9-15

15-20

Score By Quarters 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Total UCA 89 95 40 72 0 296 OPP 71 58 49 55 0 233

2010 Results Date Sept. 2 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 13 Nov. 20

7-4 Overall, 4-3 Southland

Opponent Elizabeth City State W at No. 22 Eastern Illinois W Murray State W at Tulsa Northwestern State* at No. 4 Stephen F. Austin* at Nicholls State* W Southeastern La.* W at Texas State* W Sam Houston State* McNeese State* W

Score 47-20 37-7 21-20 14-41 L 19-24 L 7-30 L 31-7 30-23 49-17 13-20 L 28-24

Overall 1-0-0 2-0-0 3-0-0 3-1-0 3-2-0 3-3-0 4-3-0 5-3-0 6-3-0 6-4-0 7-4-0

Conf. 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-2-0 1-2-0 2-2-0 3-2-0 3-3-0 4-3-0

Time Attend. 3:12 9,121 2:55 5,529 2:52 12,088 3:05 21,928 3:11 8,722 3:07 7,938 2:48 4,268 3:11 10,110 3:15 10,120 2:54 6,214 3:00 5,466

2010 Individual Statistics Rushing

Name Bobo, Terence Hinton, Jackie Dick, Nathan Smothers, Wynrick Threat, Marcel Total Opponents

G Att Gain 11 105 456 11 78 376 11 77 319 7 34 184 11 23 94 11 353 1,508 11 394 1,923

Loss 20 27 107 8 4 199 372

Name Dick, Nathan Smothers, Wynrick Total Opponents

G 11 7 11 11

Name Robey, Kenneth Croom, Dominique Jackson, Isaiah Bobo, Terence Hinton, Jackie Total Opponents

G 11 11 11 11 11 11 11

No 71 42 31 28 22 268 211

Name Newsome, Frank Opeloye, Tok Moore, Lamar Carter, Markell Allison, Seth

G 11 11 11 11 10

Solo Asst 42 58 25 56 28 34 25 37 16 31

Name Love, Jestin Allison, Seth Winston, Radarius Moore, Lamar Brown, Dominique Total Opponents

G 10 10 9 11 10 11 11

No 6 4 2 1 1 17 9

Net Avg 436 4.2 349 4.5 212 2.8 176 5.2 90 3.9 1,309 3.7 1,551 3.9

Passing

Effic Att-Cmp-Int 124.89 249-394-7 112.29 17-33-1 122.43 268-433-9 120.50 211-350-17

Pct 63.2 51.5 61.9 60.3

Yds 2,589 184 2,785 2,246

Receiving

Yds Avg 809 11.4 446 10.6 405 13.1 331 11.8 159 7.2 2785 10.4 2246 10.6

Tackles

Interceptions

Tot 100 81 62 62 47

Yds Avg 166 27.7 14 3.5 52 26.0 7 7.0 33 33.0 295 17.4 147 16.3

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TD 6 2 2 2 0 14 17

TD 9 4 3 3 0 20 9

Long Avg/G 56 39.6 27 31.7 17 19.3 35 25.1 8 8.2 56 119.0 75 141.0

TD Long Avg/G 12 69 235.4 2 41 26.3 14 69 253.2 17 82 204.2 Long Avg/G 63 73.5 35 40.5 69 36.8 53 30.1 31 14.5 69 253.2 82 204.2

TFL (Yds) 10.0 (26) 5.5 (9) 5.5 (17) 19.0 (103) 1.0 (8) TD 2 0 0 0 1 3 0

Sacks (Yds) 1 (9) 0 (0) 0 (0) 6 (58) 0 (0) Long 98 11 30 7 33 98 78

Central Arkansas Bears Alphabetical Roster

Hometown/Last School Beckville, Texas/Beckville Houston, Texas/Madison Stuttgart, Ark./Stuttgart Cibolo, Texas/Steele Covington, La./Covington Bentonville, Ark./Bentonville Atkins, Ark./Atkins Memphis, Tenn./Raleigh-Egypt Galveston, Texas/Ball Greenville, Miss./Northwest Mississippi CC Springdale, Ark./Har-Ber Cedar Hill, Texas/Arkansas Olive Branch, Miss./Olive Branch Sugarland, Texas/Clements Mesquite, Texas/West Mesquite Cherokee, Ala./Cherokee Longview, Texas/Longview Allen, Texas/Arkansas Monroe, La./Neville Fort Smith, Ark./Southside St. James, La./St. James Marianna, Ark./Marianna Dallas, Texas/Lake Highlands Marshall, Texas/Marshall Theodore, Ala./Theodore Cibolo, Texas/Steele Lake Charles, La./La Grange Amite, La./Amite Caledonia, Miss./East Mississippi CC Woodland, Ala./Woodland Olive Branch, Miss./Itawamba CC Houston, Texas/Houston Bentonville, Ark./Bentonville Fort Worth, Texas/North Crowley Colleyville, Texas/Buffalo Wichita Falls, Texas/Rider Vestavia Hills, Ala/Vestavia Hills Conway, Ark./Conway Weston, Wis./Utah State Queen City, Texas/Queen City Shreveport, La./Northwood Carrollton, Texas/Air Force Albuquerque, N.M./Cibola Gautier, Miss./East Mississippi CC Vinita, Okla./Vinita West Memphis, Ark./West Memphis Houston, Texas/Aldine-Nimitz Bartlett, Tenn./Bartlett Mayflower, Ark./Mayflower Grand Prairie, Texas/Grand Prairie Magnolia, Ark./Magnolia El Dorado, Ark./El Dorado Cabot, Ark./Cabot Petal, Miss./Pearl River CC Mount Washington, Ky./Bullitt East Georgetown, Texas/TCU Russellville, Ark./Russellville Donaldsonville, La./Ascension Catholic Daingerfield, Texas/Daingerfield Cedar Hill, Texas/Cedar Hill Bolton, Tenn./Bolton Lee’s Summit, Mo./Nebraska-Omaha Patterson, La./Patterson Port Allen, La./Catholic Tempe, Ariz./Phoenix College Kingwood, Texas/Kingwood Baker, La./Baker Destrehan, La./Destrehan Wichita, Kan./Butler CC Utica, Miss./East Mississippi CC Dallas, Texas/Highland Park Memphis, Tenn./Houston HS Springdale, Ark./Har-Ber Texarkana, Texas/Pleasant Grove Cedar Hill, Texas/Cedar Hill Tyler, Texas/John Tyler Birmingham, Ala./Oak Mountain Beaumont, Texas/Ozen Galveston, Texas/Ball

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Name Frank Newsome Trey Taylor Isaiah Jackson Wynrick Smothers Jackie Hinton Clay Murphy Derek Owens Derrick Steele TJ Adams Thomas Hart Ryan Howard Seth Allison Marcus Dumas Nathan Dick Taurean Anderson Bryce French Josh Jones Brennan Rushing Marcus Peters Dominique Brown Terence Bobo Willie Matthews Anthony Blackmon Devin Johnson Spencer Phillips Trey Lippe Desmond Wilcox Jestin Love Eddie Camara Jerrel McKnight Jessie Sims Kirby O’Meara Brett Soft Radarius Winston Spencer Neumann Kevin Buford Roosevelt Tyler Alonte’ Darden Chris McKnight Karl Brady Jermayne Lett Lamar Moore D.J. Holland Blake Childress Robert Wheeler Justin Heard Logan Roubique Parker Carpenter Jacob Bundrick T.J. Randall Arturo Hernandez Jon-Mark Holden D.J. Appe CJ Simon Brad Jakel Destin Rink Cole Caruthers Corey Howard Matthew Pearce Matt Dickerson Dominique Allen Kyle Stouffer Joe Lehocky Larry Duvall Blake Gardner Josh Ragland Joseph Harris Al Lasker Dominique Croom Damien Watts Oliver Wells Chase Dixon Whit Whitfield Matthew Hornbuckle Derek Floyd Markeith Gaines Devin Hawkins Caleb Noe Marshall Loyd

Pos. LB QB WR QB RB WR WR WR WR TE QB LB DB QB DB DB DB TE DB DB RB RB RB DB LB DE DB DB PK DB LB DS WR DB LB P/PK RB DB FB DB DE LB LB LB DB LB OL DL/DS LB DL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL DE OL OL OL OL DL WR HB WR WR WR WR WR TE DL DL DL DE DE P/PK TE

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Wt. 191 288 198 185 280 204 210 201 192 195 226 172 250 276 200 191 170 222 292 216 192 274 220 170 251 170 198 242 233 217 290 203 284 215 274 286 191 187 288 188 185 212 286 249 248 204 272 184 243 197 204 176 204 232 170 208 172 232 194 210 251 268 290 281 237 280 232 211 210 191 290 190 180 184 188 180 281 186 282

Team Previews

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

2011 Preview

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Southland Conference

Name TJ Adams Dominique Allen Seth Allison Taurean Anderson D.J. Appe Anthony Blackmon Terence Bobo Karl Brady Dominique Brown Kevin Buford Jacob Bundrick Eddie Camara Parker Carpenter Cole Caruthers Blake Childress Dominique Croom Alonte’ Darden Nathan Dick Matt Dickerson Chase Dixon Marcus Dumas Larry Duvall Derek Floyd Bryce French Markeith Gaines Blake Gardner Joseph Harris Thomas Hart Devin Hawkins Justin Heard Arturo Hernandez Jackie Hinton Jon-Mark Holden D.J. Holland Matthew Hornbuckle Corey Howard Ryan Howard Isaiah Jackson Brad Jakel Devin Johnson Josh Jones Al Lasker Joe Lehocky Jermayne Lett Trey Lippe Jestin Love Marshall Loyd Willie Matthews Chris McKnight Jerrel McKnight Lamar Moore Clay Murphy Spencer Neumann Frank Newsome Caleb Noe Kirby O’Meara Derek Owens Matthew Pearce Marcus Peters Spencer Phillips Josh Ragland T.J. Randall Destin Rink Logan Roubique Brennan Rushing CJ Simon Jessie Sims Wynrick Smothers Brett Soft Derrick Steele Kyle Stouffer Trey Taylor Roosevelt Tyler Damien Watts Oliver Wells Robert Wheeler Whit Whitfield Desmond Wilcox Justin Williams

No. 9 75 12 15 62 23 21 41 20 36 56 29 52 71 47 84 38 14 74 89 13 78 92 16 93 80 82 10 94 49 58 5 59 46 91 72 11 3 64 24 17 83 77 42 26 28 97 22 40 30 44 6 35 1 95 32 7 73 19 25 81 57 68 51 18 63 31 4 33 8 76 2 37 86 88 48 90 27 99

Lamar Cardinals Southland Conference

University Information

Dr. James Simmons

School:............................................................... Lamar University Location:............................................................ Beaumont, Texas Population:...................................................................... 114,000 Founded:.............................................................................. 1923 Joined Southland:....................................................... 1963, 1998 Enrollment:........................................................................ 14,388 Nickname:..................................................................... Cardinals Colors:......................................................................Red & White President:...................................................... Dr. James Simmons Interim Athletics Director:.................................Jason Henderson Faculty Representative:....................................Dr. Hsing Wei Chu Senior Woman Administrator:................................... Helene Thill Ticket Office Phone:...............................................409-889-1715

History & Records

2010 Review

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Team Information

Dr. Hsing Wei Chu

Jason Henderson

Head Coach:........................................................... Ray Woodard Alma Mater, Year:.................................Sam Houston State, 1988 Record at School, Year in 2011:.......................................5-6, 2nd Career Record, Year in 2011:...........................................5-6, 2nd Southland Conference Record, Years:................................. 0-0, 1 Football Office Phone:............................................409-880-7609 Coaching Staff.................................................Name, Alma Mater Associate Head Coach/Special Teams.................... Brian Mayper Sam Houston State, 1994 Offensive Coordinator............................................ Todd Whitten Stephen F. Austin, 1987 Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers....................Craig McGallion Houston, 1984 Secondary...............................................................Allen Johnson Texas A&M-Commerce, 1999 Running Backs......................................................... James Brown Texas, 2000 Defensive Line...........................................................Will Richard Tarleton State, 2003 Offensive Line....................................................... Nathan Reeves Hardin Simmons, 2005 Secondary................................................................Patrick Resby Kansas, 2009

Football Information

Years of Football:..................................... 1923-89; 2010-present Years of Southland Football:................ 1964-1986; 2011-present All-Time Record, Years:...........................................176-231-9, 27 All-Time Southland Record, Years:..............................36-75-2, 23 2010 Overall Record:...............................................................5-6 2010 Southland Record, Place:................................................0-0 Southland Conference Championships, Last:................... 4, 1971 NCAA Division I Playoff Appearances, Last:......................... None

Provost Umphrey Stadium

Stadium Information

Stadium:............................................. Provost Umphrey Stadium Year Opened:........................................................................ 1964 Record at Stadium, Years:...........................................67-69-1, 27 Capacity:............................................................................ 16,000 Surface:...................................................................... Matrix Turf Press Box Phone:....................................................409-880-7489

Media Relations

Football Contact:........................................................Rush Wood E-Mail:......................................................rush.wood@lamar.edu Office Phone:..........................................................409-880-7845 Office Fax:...............................................................409-880-2338 Cell:.........................................................................409-659-8531 Other SIDs:............................................... Erik J. Cox, Pat Murray Website:.............................................. www.lamarcardinals.com

Date Sept. 3 Sept. 10 Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 5 Nov. 12 Nov. 19

Day Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat.

Offensive Formation:.......................................................Multiple Defensive Formation:...........................................................4-2-5

Helene Thill

Starters Returning Total:................................... 25 Offense:.............................. 10 Defense:............................. 11 Special Teams:...................... 3

Letterwinners Returning Total:................................... 65 Offense:.............................. 32 Defense:............................. 30 Special Teams:...................... 3

Starters Lost Total:..................................... 1 Offense:................................ 1 Defense:............................... 0 Special Teams:...................... 0

Letterwinners Lost Total:..................................... 6 Offense:................................ 3 Defense:............................... 3 Special Teams:...................... 0

Rush Wood

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2011 Schedule

Opponent Texas College at South Alabama Incarnate Word OPEN at Southeastern La.* (SLCTV) Northwestern St.* at Texas St. Central Arkansas* (HC; SLCTV) at Sam Houston St.* Stephen F. Austin* at Nicholls St.* McNeese St.*

Time 7 p.m. 4 p.m. 7 p.m. 3 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 3 p.m. 2 p.m. 6 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 6 p.m.

Lamar Cardinals

J.J. Hayes

Season Outlook

• The Cardinals set seven individual and eight team records in 2010. • Junior quarterback Andre Bevil set a school record with 429 passing yards in a hard-fought 30-27 road loss to nationally ranked McNeese State in the 2010 season opener. Bevil was featured in the October 10 issue of SI.com’s Faces in the Crowd.

• An enthusiastic throng of 16,600 filed into the 16,000-seat stadium for Lamar’s 2010 home opener – a 21-14 victory over Webber International. The season’s largest crowd, and third most in school history, was the 17,306 who attended the Cardinals’ 14-0 homecoming victory over Langston University.

History & Records

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2010 Review

• For six home dates last year, the Cardinals drew a total of 96,471 fans, giving them an average of 16,079, by far the best of any conference member. In addition to the Cardinals’ home attendance average of 16,079 being the highest in the Southland Conference, it ranked 11th nationally among schools in the FCS.

Team Previews

• Senior defensive end Jacody Coleman has been named to the College Football Performance Awards (CFPA) preseason watch list. A Beaumont native who transferred to Lamar after two seasons at Iowa, Coleman led the Cardinals with 11.5 tackles for loss in 2010.

2011 Preview

Buoyed by an encouraging 5-6 showing during which 15 individual or team records were set in its return to the field after a 21-year absence, Lamar will enter this season with greater expectations. Coach Ray Woodard’s second Cardinal outfit will certainly be more experienced than last season’s youthful team. Sixty lettermen return while only eight were lost. Also back are 21 of last year’s 22 position starters, although some will be contested by a talented bunch of newcomers from the junior college and high school ranks along with a couple of major college transfers. Senior Andre Bevil, who set a school record with 429 passing yards against McNeese State in the 2010 season opener and averaged 201.3 aerial yards per game, returns, but sophomore Doug Prewitt, who started the final three games of the season after Bevil was slowed by an injury, finished ahead of him on the depth chart at quarterback at the end of spring training. These two quarterbacks are certain to be pushed for playing time by former Silsbee standout Jeremy Johnson, a redshirt freshman who transferred during the offseason from West Virginia University. Lamar’s quarterbacks will not be lacking for talented targets. Senior J.J. Hayes, who also played for Woodard at Navarro College, returns as the starter at split end, where he caught a team-high 52 passes for 745 yards and six touchdowns last season. Senior Marcus Jackson, another former Woodard pupil, returns with a team-high eight touchdowns among his 41 catches for 727 yards. The Cardinals will also have a talented returning duo at the slot receiver in sophomore Barry Ford (14 catches for 148 yards and one touchdown) and senior Josh Powdrill (37 catches for 410 yards and one touchdown). They also have quality experience at the backup flanker spot in senior Kendrick Prejean, who caught 20 passes for 413 yards and one score. Additionally, the Cardinals return their top two tight ends from last season in senior Billy Chavis and junior Kevin Davis. Chavis had 12 catches for 78 yards and one touchdown last season, while Davis caught three passes for 21 yards. Senior Octavious Logan, who set two school records for kickoff returns last season, was the team’s leading rusher with 229 yards, averaging 4.4 yards per carry with a long run of 32 yards. The Cardinals are also hoping to get a boost for their running game from DePauldrick Garrett, who signed in December after being named the offensive most valuable player in the 2010 National Junior College Athletic Association championship game. Sophomore standout Kyle Gillam will anchor the offensive line from his center position. Other experienced hands up front include sophomore left tackle Stephen Babin, senior left guard Joey Chavez, sophomore right guard Emone Bailey and senior right tackle Cameron Epple. Defensively, the Cardinals are strong at linebacker where their top two tacklers from last season – senior Asim Hicks (102 tackles) and senior Johnathan Ekpe (75 tackles) – return. Senior free safety Tim Hayter and sophomore cornerback Branden Thomas, who shared the team lead in interceptions with three each last fall, return to lead the Cardinals’ promising secondary. Up front defensively, the Cardinals are strong at the end positions where senior Jacody Coleman, senior Darby Jackson, junior Blake Chavis and sophomore Jesse Dickson all return. Providing defensive muscle from their tackle positions will be sophomore Mark Murrill, senior Mario Foster, junior Adren Dorsey and junior John Prescott. The Cardinals return starters at both the place-kicking and punter spots in sophomores Justin Stout and Kollin Kahler. Stout made nine of his 13 field goal attempts last year, and he went 20for-22 on his conversion tries. Kahler averaged 38.0 yards on 55 punts with a long of 57 yards. While Stout will back up Kahler at punter, the Cardinals recruited Juve Sanchez from Navarro to contend for place-kicking duties. He made 13 of 16 field goal attempts last year, including a 28-yarder with 1:11 left to give Navarro its 13-12 win over Butler Community College in the national junior college championship game.

• The Cardinals posted a most-respectable 5-6 record last season, its first football season since 1989. The Cardinals ended the season on a twogame winning streak, but their biggest win was a come-from-behind 29-28 victory on the road against Southeastern Louisiana.

Southland Conference

• Lamar will be competing for a conference title in 2011 for the first time since the 1986 season, its last in the Southland Conference before becoming independent in the Football Championship Subdivision (formerly I-AA). The Cardinals have won four Southland titles, their last coming in 1971.

About the Cardinals

The Woodard File Birthdate:....................................Aug. 20, 1961 Hometown:...............................Corrigan, Texas High School:.................Corrigan-Camden, 1979 College:......................Sam Houston State, 1988 Wife:........................................................ Penne Daughter:............................................... Jessica

Career Record Year School Overall 2007 Navarro College 9-3 Navarro Total 9-3

SLC — .750

2010 Lamar LU Total CAREER TOTAL

— .455 .609

History & Records

5-6 5-6 14-9

Coaching History Name Stan Lambert J.B. Higgins Vernon Glass Bob Frederick Larry Kennan Ken Stephens Ray Alborn No Program Ray Woodard

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Years Record 1951-52 6-13-0 1953-62 59-38-4 1963-75 63-68-1 1976-78 6-26-1 1979-81 13-17-3 1982-85 11-33-0 1986-89 13-30-0 1990-2009 — 2010-present 5-6-0

rAY wOODARD Lamar Head Coach Second Season Alma Mater: Sam Houston State, 1988 Career Record: 15-8 (Two Seasons) Record at LU: 6-5 (One Season) Lamar enjoyed a historic year in 2010 under head coach Ray Woodard. Not only did the Cardinals take the field for the first time since 1989, but they returned with immediate success on the gridiron. In its very first game – at McNeese State on Sept. 4 – Lamar set a school record with 429 passing yards, and two weeks later – at Southeastern Louisiana – quarterback Andre Bevil led a fourthquarter comeback that sparked a 29-28 victory over the Lions. Woodard guided the Cardinals to a 5-6 overall record, which included a 4-2 mark in Provost Umphrey Stadium while playing in front of capacity crowds in their first home games. McNeese State was ranked 11th in the nation when the Cardinals put a scare into the Cowboys before falling 30-27 in the season opener. A week later, playing its home opener, Lamar earned its first victory in over two decades by a 21-14 margin over Webber International. Lamar added four more victories. A high-powered offense, which set 15 team or individual records during the season, became the signature for the 2010 Cardinals who closed the year with a dominating 44-6 dismantling of Oklahoma Panhandle State. Woodard was named the eighth football coach at Lamar on June 19, 2008. He came to Lamar after serving three seasons at Navarro College - the first two as defensive coordinator and the final as head coach. His 2007 squad went 9-3 and advanced to the conference playoffs for the first time in six seasons. Navarro defeated defending national champion Blinn College on consecutive weeks before rolling past Kilgore - the SWJCFC regular-season champion - on the road, 54-28, to earn the school’s first bowl bid since the 1990s. Navarro claimed a 24-21 win over Georgia Military in the Pilgrim’s Pride Bowl to finish the year ranked fourth in the NJCAA national poll. For his efforts, Woodard was named the SWJCFC Coach of the Year. From 2003-05, Woodard served as the head football and track coach at Burton (Texas) High School. He spent two years as the defensive coordinator at Livingston (Texas) High School from 1998-2001 and one season at Trinity High School in 1997-98. Woodard spent three years as the defensive coordinator for the Scottish Claymores from 200003 during his second stint with an NFL Europe franchise. Woodard’s other professional coaching experience came as the general manager/head coach for the Houston Outlaws (1999-2000) of the Regional Football League, defensive coordinator of the Frankfurt Galaxy (1996-97) of NFL Europe and the Texas Terror (1996) of the Arena Football League. Woodard’s first experience at the NCAA level came in 1998 when he was the defensive line coach at Louisiana-Lafayette. Lineman Danny Scott registered eight sacks, which ranks fourth on the school’s single-season list. From 1988-95 Woodard was the defensive coordinator at Kilgore College and recruited more than 200 Texas high school student-athletes. The Rangers appeared in back-to-back Shrine Bowls in 1989 and 1990. Kilgore had a 9-2 record in 1990, won the conference championship and was ranked as high as No. 6 in the country. Woodard also had a successful playing career that began at Corrigan-Camden High School. He walked on at Kilgore College then went on to became a two-time All-America selection as a defensive tackle from 1980-81. Woodard finished his college career at the University of Texas. The 1982 team went 9-3 and finished the season ranked 17th nationally. As a senior in 1983, Woodard and the Longhorns posted a perfect 11-0 regular-season mark, captured the Southwest Conference championship and finished the season ranked fifth in the nation. Texas led the nation in total defense, yielding an average of 212 yards per game along with an average of 9.5 points per game. Woodard was selected in the eighth round of the 1984 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers. He spent the next five seasons with the Chargers, Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs. He was a member of the Broncos’ 1986 AFC Champion and Super Bowl team. Woodard received his bachelor’s degree in kinesiology and history from Sam Houston State University in 1988 and his master’s in education from the University of Texas at Tyler in 1991.

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Sr., 6-3, 205 Wide Receiver Diboll, Texas Navarro College

Asim Hicks

QB RB WR WR WR TE RT RG C LG LT

Doug Prewitt Andre Bevil Octavious Logan. DePauldrick Garrett Marcus Jackson. Kendrick Prejean Barry Ford. Josh Powdrill J.J. Hayes. Kyle Hildreth Billy Chavis. Kevin Davis Cameron Epple. Colton Collins Emone Bailey. Kameron Edwards Kyle Gillam. Taylor Davis Joey Chavez. Sean Robertson Stephen Babin. Daniel Campbell

Defense

Started all 11 games last season, leading the team with 102 total tackles ... added 9.5 tackles for losses for a team-best 38 yards lost ... registered 77 solo tackles and finished with three sacks ... had eight total tackles, including one sack, in first game for the Cardinals at McNeese State ... recorded double-figures in tackles in five games, including a season-high 15 tackles in Lamarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2928 road win at Southeastern Louisiana ... also forced and recovered a fumble at SLU ... blocked a punt and added seven tackles against South Alabama ... finished with 13 total tackles, including 10 solos, and two tackles for loss at Georgia State.

Sr., 6-1, 195 Wide Receiver Tyler, Texas Navarro College

Jacody Coleman. Blake Chavis Adren Dorsey. John Prescott Mark Murrill. Mario Foster Darby Jackson. Jesse Dickson Jordan Garrett. Payton Plouch Jonathan Ekpe. Anthony Beard Asim Hicks. James Washington Branden Thomas. Ryan Clark Steven Murray-Sesay. Adrian Guillory Tim Hayter. Harrison Tatum Chad Allen. Michael Allen

Special Teams

K P LS H KR PR

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9 2 31 25 29 43 48 1 17 22 8 1 16

Justin Stout. Juve Sanchez Kollin Kahler. Justin Stout Chris Maikranz. Lawson Hartwick Marcus Jackson. Doug Prewitt Octavious Logan Mike Venson Marcus Jackson Josh Powdrill

History & Records

Started all 11 games in 2010 and scored the first points of the season, Lamarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first in 21 years, on a 26-yard TD grab at McNeese State ... finished the game with six catches for 123 yards ... had 41 catches on the year for 727 yards, the seventh-best single season total in school history ... led the team with eight touchdown catches ... second on the team with 856 all-purpose yards ... had two punt returns for 111 yards against Oklahoma Panhandle State, including matching a Lamar record with a 90-yard punt return for a TD ... had three games with at least 100 receiving yards, including a season-high 126 against Sam Houston State ... had at least one catch in all 11 games.

5 5 2 85 56 90 99 33 93 6 23 9 32 20 54 21 24 7 29 4 8 26 15

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DE DT NG DE WLB MLB SLB CB CB DB DB

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Sr., 6-0, 210 Linebacker Newark, N.J. Dean College

Marcus Jackson

Offense 7 1 5 22 14 1 84 3 16 80 13 10 89 62 61 79 56 64 75 63 50 70 72

2011 Preview

Led team in 2010 with 52 receptions and 745 receiving yards, which ranked as the fifth-best single season total in Lamar history, while the 52 catches ranks sixth ... was second on the team with six receiving TDs ... scored the first points in Provost Umphrey Stadium, a 25-yard reception from Andre Bevil in a win vs. Webber International ... tied a school record with three TD receptions in a 29-28 win at Southeastern Louisiana ... scored the game-winning 19-yard TD with 1:52 to play ... twice had nine catches in a game, once for 90 yards and a score at McNeese State and another for 105 yards against Sam Houston State ... had 150 yards receiving vs. Oklahoma Panhandle State, the fifth-best single game total in Lamar history ... also had 138 yards and a TD at Georgia State.

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Lamar Cardinals 2010 Team Statistics Scoring Points Per Game

LU 195 17.7

OPP 287 26.1

First Downs Rushing Passing Penalty

181 47 111 23

221 101 102 18

663 1,004 341 297 2.2 60.3 1

1,880 2,138 258 428 4.4 170.9 17

Passing Yardage 2,738 Comp-Att-Int 217-388-16 Average Per Pass 7.1 Average Per Catch 12.6 Average Per Game 248.9 TDs Passing 18

2,321 192-332-9 7.0 12.1 211.0 13

Rushing Yardage Yards gained rushing Yards lost rushing Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Average Per Game TDs Rushing

Total Offense Total Plays Average Per Play Average Per Game

3,401 685 5.0 309.2

4,201 760 5.5 381.9

Kick Return Average Punt Return Average INT Return Average

21.0 15.7 20.1

22.2 13.4 14.1

27-11

21-11

84-691 62.8

76-742 67.5

57-2,116 37.1 31.5

42-1,514 36.0 28.5

Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Average Per Game

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Punts-Yards Average Per Punt Net punt average

Time of Possession 27:59 32:01 Third-Down Conv Third-Down Pct Fourth-Down Conv Fourth-Down Pct

History & Records

Sacks By-Yards Touchdowns Scored Field Goals-Attempts

44/146 30%

56/156 36%

8/23 35%

12/24 50%

15-102

25-172

9-13

15-24

Score By Quarters 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Total LU 52 35 31 77 0 195 OPP 68 86 90 43 0 287

2010 Results Date Sept. 4 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 13 Nov. 20

5-6 Overall

Opponent at No. 12 McNeese State Webber International W at Southeastern La. W at No. 6 Stephen F. Austin Sam Houston State Langston University W South Alabama at North Dakota at Georgia State South Dakota W Panhandle State (Okla.) W

Score 27-30 L 21-14 29-28 3-71 L 10-38 L 14-0 0-26 L 6-31 L 17-23 L 24-20 44-6

Overall 0-1-0 1-1-0 2-1-0 2-2-0 2-3-0 3-3-0 3-4-0 3-5-0 3-6-0 4-6-0 5-6-0

Conf. 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0

Time Attend. 3:05 19,235 3:01 16,600 2:51 4,217 3:03 13,281 2:45 17,187 2:41 17,306 3:03 16,150 2:47 6,238 3:03 14,689 2:42 15,103 2:45 14,125

2010 Individual Statistics Rushing

Name Logan, Octavious Asante, Kwabena Hussey, Cody Bevil, Andre Nixon, Jordan Total Opponents

G Att Gain 9 52 244 10 86 268 10 58 233 10 52 151 2 4 23 11 297 1,004 11 428 2,138

Name Bevil, Andre Prewitt, Doug Total Opponents

G 10 6 11 11

Name Hayes, J.J. Jackson, Marcus Powdrill, Josh Prejean, Kendrick Ford, Barry Total Opponents

G 9 11 10 11 11 11 11

Loss 15 40 16 123 0 341 258

Passing

Effic Att-Cmp-Int 119.55 157-288-14 135.52 60-96-2 122.27 217-388-16 124.06 192-332-9

No 52 41 37 20 14 217 192

Pct 54.5 62.5 55.9 57.8

Yds 2,013 725 2,738 2,321

Receiving

Yds Avg 745 14.3 727 17.7 410 11.1 413 20.6 148 10.6 2738 12.6 2321 12.1

Tackles

Name G Hicks, Asim 11 Ekpe, Jonathan 11 Hayter, Tim 11 Thomas, Branden 11 Garrett, Jordan 11

Solo Asst 77 25 58 17 34 16 34 10 30 14

Name Hayter, Tim Thomas, Branden Clark, Ryan Washington, James Total Opponents

No 3 3 2 1 9 16

G 11 11 10 11 11 11

Net Avg 229 4.4 228 2.7 217 3.7 28 0.5 23 5.8 663 2.2 1,880 4.4

Interceptions

Long Avg/G 32 25.4 14 22.8 17 21.7 21 2.8 7 11.5 32 60.3 62 170.9

TD Long Avg/G 14 73 201.3 4 53 120.8 18 73 248.9 13 57 211.0

Long Avg/G 63 82.8 66 66.1 73 41.0 68 37.5 33 13.5 73 248.9 57 211.0

Tot TFL (Yds) Sacks (Yds) 102 9.5 (38) 3 (22) 75 8.5 (24) 0 (0) 50 1.0 (2) 0 (0) 44 0.0 (0) 0 (0) 44 6.0 (33) 2 (13)

Yds Avg 31 10.3 10 3.3 129 64.5 11 11.0 181 20.1 225 14.1

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TD 6 8 1 1 1 18 13

TD 0 1 0 0 0 1 17

TD 0 0 2 0 2 2

Long 28 10 75 11 75 37

Lamar Cardinals Alphabetical Roster

Hometown/Last School Houston, Texas/University of Houston Coldspring, Texas/Coldspring San Marcos, Calif./Coll. of Sequoias Bellville, Texas/Bellville Houston, Texas/Alief Elsik Lumberton, Texas/SMU Needville, Texas/Needville Orange, Texas/Navarro JC Beaumont, Texas/West Brook Houston, Texas/Southern Nazarene Houston, Texas/Navarro College Bridge City, Texas/Univ. of St. Mary Diamond Bar, Calif./Fullerton JC Beaumont, Texas/Texas A&M Beaumont, Texas/Arkansas State Beaumont, Texas/Navarro College Beaumont, Texas/Iowa Austin, Texas/Trinity Valley CC Pearland, Texas/Navarro College Plano, Texas/Missouri La Mesa, Calif./Grossmont College Houston, Texas/Alief Taylor Tyler, Texas/Texas A&M Houston, Texas/Madison Sacramento, Calif./San Mateo CC Cape Vincent, N.Y./Dean College Granbury, Texas/Blinn College West Orange-Stark/Navarro College Nederland, Texas/Nederland Biloxi, Miss./Mississippi Gulf Coast CC Austin, Texas/Grambling Orange, Texas/Texas Gonzales Beaumont, Texas/Tulane Lumberton, Texas/Lumberton Ocean Springs, Miss./Miss. Gulf Coast CC Beaumont, Texas/Navarro College Lumberton, Texas/West Texas A&M Port Neches, Texas/Port Neches-Groves Diboll, Texas/Navarro College Tyler, Texas/ Trinity Valley CC Beaumont, Texas/Blinn JC Newark, N.J./Dean College Navasota, Texas/Navasota Lumberton, Texas/Panhandle State Humble, Texas/Navarro College Tyler, Texas/Navarro College Silsbee, Texas/Silsbee Silsbee, Texas/West Virginia Kirbyville, Texas/Kilgore JC Beaumont, Texas/Central Plantation, Fla./Fullerton CC Waco, Texas/Waco Austin, Texas/Lake Travis Houston, Texas/Madison Starkville, Miss./East Miss. CC Sugar Land, Texas/Lamar Consolidated Deer Park, Texas/Deer Park Fort Washington, Md./Northeastern Lumberton, Texas/Lumberton Willis, Texas/Livingston Dickinson, Texas/Dickinson Dayton, Texas/Dayton Beaumont, Texas/Navarro College Lafayette, Louisiana/Lafayette Charter Beaumont, Texas/Cisco JC Beaumont, Texas/Kelly Copperas Cove, Texas/Blinn JC Blooming Grove, TX/Navarro College Coldspring, Texas/Coldspring Groves, Texas/Port Neches-Groves Seguin, Texas/West Texas A&M Mesquite, Texas/West Mesquite Groves, Texas/Port Neches-Groves Beaumont, Texas/Central Katy, Texas/Blinn JC Orange, Texas/Little Cypress-Mauriceville Houston, Texas/Madison Houston, Texas/North Shore Rockport, Texas/Kilgore JC

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Name Marcus Jackson Blake Chavis Barry Ford Tim Hayter Andre Bevil Jordan Garrett Steven Murray-Sesay Harrison Tatum Mike Venson Johnathan Ekpe Billy Chavis Kevin Smith Dionte Forney Kye Hildreth DePauldrick Garrett Caleb Berry Michael Allen II Josh Powdrill Doug Prewitt Jeremy Johnson Keinon Peterson Asim Hicks Branden Thomas Octavious Logan Payton Ploch Jacob Hanna Kollin Kahler Chad Allen Caleb Harmon Cody Hussey Adrian Guillory Juve Sanchez Anthony Beard Darby Jackson Jordan Nixon Ryan Clark Justin Stout Jeremiah Alexander Jestin White Joseph Viator Chris Maikranz Caleb Shelly Joshua James William Jones Sean Robertson James Washington Jacody Coleman Kameron Edwards John Prescott Jeremy Kirt Billy Dawson Colton Collins Cameron Epple Joey Chavez Kyle Gillam Ryan Jones Ian Kelso Stephen Babin John Woods Daniel Campbell Alex Goff Taylor Davis Jacobson Joseph Justin Brock Emone Bailey J.J. Hayes Kevin Brooks Van Lawrance Franks Kendrick Prejean Adren Dorsey Jordan Edwards Torre Henry Payden McVey Kevin Davis Mark Murrill Jesse Dickson Aaron Shetley Patrick Carlton Mario Foster

Pos. WR DL WR DB QB DB DB DB RB LB TE QB QB WR RB QB DB WR QB QB DB LB DB RB DB TE P/K DB RB RB DB K LB DE RB DB K DB LB LB DS TE DB LB OL LB DE OL DL DE C OL OL OL OL OL DL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL WR WR WR WR DL WR WR TE TE DT DE DL DL DT

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Cl. Jr. So. Jr. So. So. Fr. Fr. Sr. Fr. So. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. So. Sr. So. Jr. So. Sr. Sr. Sr. So. Fr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. Sr. Jr. So. So. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. So. Jr. Sr. Sr. So. Fr. Sr. So. Sr. So. So. So. Sr. So. Fr. Jr. So. So. So. So. Sr. Sr. Jr. So. Jr. Jr. Fr. So. So. So. So. So. So. So. So. Fr. Sr.

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Wt. 180 180 180 280 325 210 180 180 245 180 345 245 295 256 235 195 250 300 255 285 290 235 312 175 280 205 293 176 240 260 130 190 190 260 320 185 210 190 205 170 185 210 170 189 215 195 180 185 260 210 310 185 254 255 170 265 210 170 250 221 182 205 170 180 275 170 270 210 260 227 200 170 205 165 160 195 235 180 310

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

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Pos. DB DB DB OL OL LB QB QB OL WR OL DL OL TE DL DB DE OL TE OL C DE DL WR OL LB OL WR QB DT WR RB DB OL OL DB TE RB WR DB WR LB WR RB DE WR DB QB OL LB OL P/K DL DE RB DS TE DB DT RB DB DB WR WR DL QB OL K TE DL QB K DB DB RB LB LB LB OL

Southland Conference

Name Jeremiah Alexander Chad Allen Michael Allen II Stephen Babin Emone Bailey Anthony Beard Caleb Berry Andre Bevil Justin Brock Kevin Brooks Daniel Campbell Patrick Carlton Joey Chavez Billy Chavis Blake Chavis Ryan Clark Jacody Coleman Colton Collins Kevin Davis Taylor Davis Billy Dawson Jesse Dickson Adren Dorsey Jordan Edwards Kameron Edwards Johnathan Ekpe Cameron Epple Barry Ford Dionte Forney Mario Foster Van Lawrance Franks DePauldrick Garrett Jordan Garrett Kyle Gillam Alex Goff Adrian Guillory Jacob Hanna Caleb Harmon J.J. Hayes Tim Hayter Torre Henry Asim Hicks Kye Hildreth Cody Hussey Darby Jackson Marcus Jackson Joshua James Jeremy Johnson Ryan Jones William Jones Jacobson Joseph Kollin Kahler Ian Kelso Jeremy Kirt Octavious Logan Chris Maikranz Payden McVey Steven Murray-Sesay Mark Murrill Jordan Nixon Keinon Peterson Payton Ploch Josh Powdrill Kendrick Prejean John Prescott Doug Prewitt Sean Robertson Juve Sanchez Caleb Shelly Aaron Shetley Kevin Smith Justin Stout Harrison Tatum Branden Thomas Mike Venson Joseph Viator James Washington Jestin White John Woods

No. 40 26 15 70 79 32 15 5 77 81 72 95 63 10 2 36 55 61 89 75 59 93 85 86 56 9 62 3 12 99 83 14 6 64 74 29 24 27 80 4 87 20 13 28 33 1 45 19 65 49 76 25 67 57 22 43 88 7 90 35 19 23 16 84 56 17 50 31 44 94 11 39 8 21 8 42 54 41 71

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University Information

Dr. Philip C. Williams

School:.................................................McNeese State University Location:.............................................................Lake Charles, La. Population:........................................................................ 81,000 Founded:.............................................................................. 1939 Joined Southland:................................................................. 1972 Enrollment:.......................................................................... 8,900 Nickname:......................................................................Cowboys Colors:....................................................................... Blue & Gold President:.................................................... Dr. Philip C. Williams Athletics Director:...........................................Tommy McClelland Faculty Representative:...................................... Dr. Mike Soileau Senior Woman Administrator:...............................Bridget Martin Ticket Office Phone:...............................................337-475-5242

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Dr. Mike Soileau

Tommy McClelland

Head Coach:...............................................................Matt Viator Alma Mater, Year:....................................... McNeese State, 1986 Record at School, Year in 2011:....................................39-15, 6th Career Record, Year in 2011:........................................39-15, 6th Southland Conference Record, Years:............................... 27-7, 5 Football Office Phone:............................................337-475-5235 Coaching Staff.................................................Name, Alma Mater Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator...........Mike Collins Louisiana-Monroe, 1984 Co-Offensive Coordinator, Quarterbacks...................... Tim Leger McNeese State, 1999 Co-Offensive Coordinator, Wide Receivers......... Broderick Fobbs Grambling, 1997 Linebackers/Special Teams Coordinator.................... Lark Hebert McNeese State, 1985 Running Backs........................................................Carlos McGee McNeese State, 1996 Offensive Line........................................................ Reggie Nelson McNeese State, 1998 Defensive Line....................................................... Manny Michel Tennessee Tech, 1984 Defensive Backs Assistant........................................ J.D. Kappeler South Dakota, 1996 Tight Ends................................................................Lance Fremin McNeese State, 2009

History & Records

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Football Information

First Year of Football:............................................................ 1940 First Year of Southland Football:.......................................... 1972 All-Time Record, Years:........................................ 441-263-13, 67 All-Time Southland Record, Years:............................147-76-7, 39 2010 Overall Record:...............................................................6-5 2010 Southland Record, Place:................................................5-2 Southland Conference Championships, Last:................. 13, 2009 NCAA Division I Playoff Appearances, Last:.................... 14, 2009

Bridget Martin

Louis Bonnette Field at Cowboy Stadium

Stadium Information

Stadium:............................................................ Cowboy Stadium Year Opened:........................................................................ 1965 Record at Stadium, Years:.........................................178-81-5, 46 Capacity:............................................................................ 17,410 Surface:...................................................GEOMAX2 artificial turf Press Box Phone:....................................................337-475-5225

Media Relations

Football Contact:.................................................. Louis Bonnette E-Mail:................................................. lbonnette@mcneese.edu Office Phone:..........................................................337-475-5207 Office Fax:...............................................................337-475-5202 Cell:.........................................................................337-802-7127 Other SIDs:...............................................................Pam LaFosse Website:.......................................................mcneesesports.com

Date Sept. 3 Sept. 10 Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 5 Nov. 12 Nov. 19

Day Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat.

Offensive Formation:................................................ Multiple Pro Defensive Formation:...........................................................4-2-5 Starters Returning Total:................................... 10 Offense:................................ 4 Defense:............................... 4 Special Teams:...................... 2

Letterwinners Returning Total:................................... 48 Offense:.............................. 26 Defense:............................. 20 Special Teams:...................... 2

Starters Lost Total:................................... 14 Offense:................................ 7 Defense:............................... 7 Special Teams:...................... 1

Letterwinners Lost Total:................................... 26 Offense:.............................. 10 Defense:............................. 15 Special Teams:...................... 1

Louis Bonnette

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2011 Schedule

Opponent at Kansas OPEN Sioux Falls Southeastern La.* at Northwestern St.* Texas St. at Central Arkansas* (SLCTV) Sam Houston St.* (HC) at Stephen F. Austin* (SLCTV) Nicholls St.* UTSA at Lamar*

Time TBA 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m. 3 p.m. 7 p.m. 3 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 6 p.m.

McNeese State Cowboys

• McNeese State has won six league titles since 2000 (2009, 2007, 2006, 2003, 2002, 2001) with Matt Viator at the helm the last three times. • McNeese has produced an 88-41 record since 2000 for a .687 winning percentage. The Cowboys have won 52 of 69 league games since 2000 for a .753 winning percentage.

Malcolm Bronson

Season Outlook

• Cowboy defensive end Desmund Lighten has been named by The Sports Network as one of the top-10 defensive linemen in the Football Championship Subdivision for the upcoming season.

• The Cowboys enter the season with four tailbacks, who have seen starting action – Andre Anderson, Champlain Babin, Javaris Murray and Marcus Wiltz. • In just five years, McNeese head coach Matt Viator has become the sixth winningest coach in school history.

• McNeese has ranked among the nation’s top 25 teams in the final national poll eight times in the last 12 years.

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• The Cowboys have made 14 appearances in the FCS playoffs, which ranks sixth high among all schools.

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• Defensive back Darrell Jenkins enters his senior season having started 34 consecutive games.

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McNeese State, which has not finished lower than second in the conference standings since Matt Viator took over as coach six years ago, has eyes set at returning to the league trophy room this year. The Cowboys return 48 lettermen, including all-conference performers: senior tailback Andre Anderson, defensive tackle-turned defensive end Desmund Lighten, free safety Malcolm Bronson, place kicker Josh Lewis, offensive guard Miguel Gauthreaux and safety Darrell Jenkins. In five seasons under Viator’s guidance, the Cowboys are 27-7 in conference play and 39-15 overall. The team is coming off a 6-5 season and a second-place showing in the league standings. Four starters are back on offense and four on defense with both the place kicker and punter returning. Defense is expected to be a big key on the squad this season with Lighten, Bronson and Jenkins leading the way but the team could also have four of the top running backs in the nation in Anderson, Champlain Babin, Marcus Wiltz and Javaris Murray. Lighten was named one of the top 10 defensive linemen in the nation by The Sports Network. The senior was shifted to end during the spring to take advantage of his quickness. Lighten has 168 career tackles to his credit along with 16.5 tackles for a loss and eight sacks. Bronson, a junior, has been a first team all-Southland pick the past two seasons and will go into the year with 147 tackles and seven interceptions, five coming a year ago. He and Jenkins head up the secondary. Jenkins has also earned all-league honors the past two seasons and the senior was the team’s second leading tackle last year with 78 stops. He has 193 career tackles to his credit. Junior Seth Thomas is the other returning starter on defense, holding down a cornerback post from which he had 35 tackles in 2010. During his rookie year he earned a national player of the week honor for two pass interceptions against Tulane. New in the starting lineup on defense will be Pat Williams and Michael Ware at tackle, Chris Loveless at end, Hayden Dobbs and junior Joe Narcisse at linebacker and senior London Durham and junior Ford Smesny in the backfield. Narcisse also started two games and finished the year as the team’s sixth leading tackler with 48 that included 7.5 tackles for a loss and 2.5 sacks as well as a team high eight quarterback hurries.Durham started six games before an injury sidelined him. He finished with 31 tackles. Smesny started three games and produced 47 tackles. Offensively, the Cowboys may have the best running corps in the league. Besides Anderson, a tailback who ran for 855 yards and led the conference in rushing in league games last year (713 yards), also listed at tailback are lettermen Babin, Wiltz and Murray. Anderson took over against LSU in the sixth game of the season and became a solid offensive threat. He had a single game high of 171 yards against Nicholls State, 170 vs. Texas State and 101 against Central Arkansas. Wiltz only played in four games but rushed for 317 yards including a 160 yard effort against Lamar, while Babin had 280 yards. The year before, Murray had made his debut with 251 yards, including a 78-yard effort against Savannah State. At quarterback, sophomore Cody Stroud will go in as the starter with Riley Dodge, a transfer from the University of North Texas, as the backup. Stroud stepped in as a starter in two games last season and had a total of 586 yards passing (63-of-110) while hitting on 57.3 percent of his tosses. Dodge saw action as a starter in his two seasons at North Texas. Gauthreaux, Jonathan Landry and Alec Savoie are returning starters in the offensive line but four could be listed there as Jonathan Landry is also back after starting the first three games and missing the remainder due to an injury. Carson Chaisson goes in as the starter at center. In Lewis, the Cowboys have one of the top place kickers in the nation. He led the team in scoring with 65 points (13-of-16 FG and 26-of-29 PAT). He booted a game winning field goal against Southeastern as time expired and his kick with 1:30 left gave the team a win over Texas State. Ben Bourgeois returns to handle punting chores for the second consecutive year.

• Placekicker Josh Lewis has kicked gamewinning field goals three times in the last two years (vs. Southeastern Louisiana in 2010 and vs. Appalachian State and Texas State in 2009). His 52-yard field goal against the Lions last year was the longest game-winning boot in McNeese history.

Southland Conference

• McNeese has won 13 Southland titles since becoming a member of the league in 1972.

About the Cowboys

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

Career Record Year School 2006 McNeese State 2007 McNeese State 2008 McNeese State 2009 McNeese State 2010 McNeese State TOTALS

Overall 6-2 11-1 7-4 9-3 6-5 39-15 (.722)

SLC 5-1 7-0 4-3 6-1 5-2 27-7 (.794)

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-present

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 39-15-0

Matt Viator McNeese State Head Coach Sixth Season Alma Mater: McNeese State, 1986 Career Record: 39-15 (Five Seasons) Record at MCN: 39-15 (Five Seasons) The most successful active coach in the Southland Conference, McNeese State’s Matt Viator can count three league titles and two runner-up finishes during his five seasons as the Cowboys head coach. He has also become one of the most successful coaches in the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision. He maintains a 39-15 overall record and his league mark is even better at 27-7. Viator has guided the Cowboys to a Southland Conference football championship and into the NCAA Division I playoffs three times, including 2006, 2007 and 2009. His 2007 team posted only the fourth undefeated, untied regular season record in the university’s history, won the league title for a second consecutive year and participated in the NCAA Division I playoffs for a second straight year. The Cowboy coach, a graduate of McNeese, had taken over the head coaching job four games deep into the 2006 season and went 6-2 the rest of the way to win the Southland title and put his team into the NCAA Division I playoffs. That was the start of one of the most electrifying coaching rises in conference history. Viator has earned numerous coaching honors, including two Southland coach of the year awards and a Louisiana collegiate coach of the year honor. 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 in 2006. Viator is the 14th head coach in McNeese history. His 6-2 rookie record included a 5-1 mark in league play with the team winning the final five league games of the year.

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A year ago, his squad won four of its last five games for a runnerup finish in the conference standings. Also, his teams have been ranked in the top 25 national poll four of the last five seasons. Prior to his becoming head coach, Viator had served the university as offensive coordinator and is regarded as one of the top Division I offensive minds. The Cowboys have ranked among the national leaders in offense for eight of the past 10 years and the university has also produced the Southland Conference’s top offensive performer four of the last seven seasons. His offenses have led the league in scoring five times and in 2008 set school records for total offense per game, passing offense per game and scoring average per game. The Cowboys had the nation’s leading scorer in 2009, tailback Toddrick Pendland.

Matt Viator

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

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Malcolm Bronson #34

For two consecutive years now, Bronson has earned all-conference and All-Louisiana honors ... Last season he led the Cowboys in pass interceptions with five, which ranked third in the Southland and 23rd in the nation ... returned one 74 yards (the seventh longest in school history) for a TD in victory over Texas State ... snagged four of his interceptions in conference outings ... enters the season with seven career interceptions along with 147 tackles … intercepted a pass with five minutes left in a victory over Sam Houston State last year to preserve the Cowboy win.

Sr., 6-0, 255 Defensive End Monroe, La. Ouachita HS

DE DT NG DE WLB WS SLB CB CB DB DB

57 96 90 75 98 56 99 94 13 41 6 32 45 36 10 6 8 5 1 7 34 38

Desmund Lighten. Danyel Hunter Pat Williams. Kevin Dorn Michael Ware. Justin Breaux Chris Loveless. Everett Ellefsen Kentrell Butler. Hayden Dobbs Darrell Jenkins. Terence Cahee Joe Narcisse. Eric Papion London Durham. Guy Morgan Seth Thomas. Chris Raggett Ford Smesny. Brandon Robinson Malcolm Bronson. Ryan Bronson

Special Teams

K P LS H KR PR

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2 0 4 23 40 58 84 23 81 4 26 4 26

Josh Lewis James Bice Ben Bourgeois James Bice Orrin Fontenot Wes Briscoe Ben Bourgeois William Ryckman Dontae Spencer Champlain Babin Dontae Spencer Champlain Babin

History & Records

Lighten, who has been shifted to defensive end for his senior year, was named one of the top 10 defensive linemen in the FCS for 2011 by the Sports Network ... also a returning first-team AllSouthland Conference and All-Louisiana selection ... enters the year with 168 career tackles, 16.5 tackles for a loss and eight sacks ... also blocked a field goal last season and set a school record in 2009 when he returned two fumbles for a touchdown ... led the Cowboys in tackles for a loss (8.5) last year ... twice last year he made tackles in double figures, including 13 in a victory over Nicholls State and 10 in a win over Sam Houston State.

Defense

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Desmund Lighten #57

Cody Stroud Riley Dodge Andre Anderson. Champlain Babin Wes Briscoe. DeVionte Edmonson Diontae Spencer. Ernest Celestie Kegan Myers. Tyler Reed Harold Turnage. Josh Jordan Alec Savoie. Antoine Everett Miguel Gauthreaux. Arinze Agada Carson Chaisson. Kenny Bourgeois Jonathan Landry. Mitchell Kimberling Taylor Johnson. Tyler Harbourt

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Jr., 5-11, 192 Free Safety Jasper, Texas Jasper HS

QB RB WR WR FB TE RT RG C LG LT

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Anderson burst on the McNeese State football scene midway through the 2010 season and went on to become the league’s top rusher in conference games only, netting 713 yards in seven contests ... rushed for 855 yards last season and was named the league’s newcomer of the year, having transferred from Michigan State ... was also a first-team all-conference pick ... began the season as the third-team tailback but injuries to the top two shoved him into the starting lineup against LSU and he rushed for a team high 79 yards on 23 carries ... had a single-game high of 170 yards against Texas State and carried the Cowboy mantle the rest of the way ... following the season he was named the team’s most valuable player.

Offense 18 11 22 26 85 83 4 17 49 39 86 80 79 71 61 77 63 60 72 67 73 65

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Sr., 5-9, 195 Tailback Barrington, Ill. Michigan State

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Andre Anderson #22

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McNeese State Cowboys 2010 Team Statistics Scoring Points Per Game First Downs Rushing Passing Penalty Rushing Yardage Yards gained rushing Yards lost rushing Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Average Per Game TDs Rushing

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OPP 274 24.9

207 95 88 24

179 64 102 13

1,692 2,012 320 446 3.8 153.8 16

1,245 1,499 254 354 3.5 113.2 18

Passing Yardage 2,076 2,528 Comp-Att-Int 177-312-13 215-355-11 Average Per Pass 6.7 7.1 Average Per Catch 11.7 11.8 Average Per Game 188.7 229.8 TDs Passing 11 14 Total Offense Total Plays Average Per Play Average Per Game

3,768 758 5.0 342.5

3,773 709 5.3 343.0

Kick Return Average Punt Return Average INT Return Average

21.6 7.9 21.9

25.6 8.8 12.3

30-15

24-14

68-604 54.9

84-754 68.5

56-2,033 36.3 32.9

59-2,591 43.9 39.3

Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Average Per Game Punts-Yards Average Per Punt Net punt average

Time of Possession 32:06 27:54 Third-Down Conv Third-Down Pct Fourth-Down Conv Fourth-Down Pct Sacks By-Yards

History & Records

MCN 241 21.9

Touchdowns Scored Field Goals-Attempts

57/156 37%

47/150 31%

12/22 55%

6/17 35%

17-122

19-125

13-16

10-17

Score By Quarters 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Total MCN 64 69 44 64 0 241 OPP 66 94 68 46 0 274

2010 Results Date Sept. 4 Sept. 11 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 13 Nov. 20

6-5 Overall, 5-2 Southland

Opponent Lamar W at Missouri No. 20 Cal Poly at Northwestern State* W No. 5 Stephen F. Austin* at LSU at Southeastern La.* W Nicholls State* W at Sam Houston State* W Texas State* W at Central Arkansas*

Score 30-27 6-50 L 14-40 L 24-7 27-32 L 10-32 L 13-10 24-14 33-28 36-6 24-28 L

Overall 1-0-0 1-1-0 1-2-0 2-2-0 2-3-0 2-4-0 3-4-0 4-4-0 5-4-0 6-4-0 6-5-0

Conf. 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 2-1-0 3-1-0 4-1-0 5-1-0 5-2-0

Time Attend. 3:05 19,235 2:44 55,582 3:19 11,958 2:46 7,848 3:15 13,284 3:14 92,576 3:05 5,720 2:40 13,012 2:54 4,228 2:25 11,363 3:00 5,466

2010 Individual Statistics Rushing

Name Anderson, Andre Wiltz, Marcus Babin, Champlain Spencer, Diontae Henry, Bernardo Total Opponents

G Att Gain 11 172 906 5 74 320 9 65 313 11 35 156 11 6 82 11 446 2,012 11 354 1,499

Loss 51 3 33 29 0 320 254

Name Bower, Jacob Stroud, Cody Total Opponents

G 10 8 11 11

Name Clark, Corday Dixon, Damion Anderson, Andre Briscoe, Wes Royal, Chris Total Opponents

G 11 11 11 11 9 11 11

No 30 21 21 19 18 177 215

Name Jenkins, Darrell Minor, Deron Bronson, Malcolm Lighten, Desmund Pilate, Geremy

G 11 11 11 10 10

Solo Asst 55 13 34 28 43 10 29 14 23 19

Name Bronson, Malcolm Jackson, Jarron Butler, Kentrel Robinson, Brandon Total Opponents

G 11 9 11 11 11 11

No 5 2 2 2 11 13

Net Avg 855 5.0 317 4.3 280 4.3 127 3.6 82 13.7 1,692 3.8 1,245 3.5

Passing

Effic Att-Cmp-Int 123.31 113-199-9 103.75 63-110-4 115.92 177-312-13 127.20 215-355-11

Pct 56.8 57.3 56.7 60.6

Yds 1,476 586 2,076 2,528

Receiving

Yds Avg 241 8.0 289 13.8 185 8.8 260 13.7 212 11.8 2,076 11.7 2,528 11.8

Tackles

Interceptions

Tot 68 62 53 43 42

Yds Avg 94 18.8 16 8.0 83 41.5 48 24.0 241 21.9 160 12.3

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TD 5 3 2 1 0 16 18

TD 1 2 0 3 0 11 14

Long Avg/G 36 77.7 23 63.4 41 31.1 29 11.5 55 7.5 55 153.8 67 113.2

TD Long Avg/G 8 77 147.6 3 78 73.2 11 78 188.7 14 73 229.8 Long Avg/G 25 21.9 44 26.3 26 16.8 27 23.6 33 23.6 78 188.7 73 229.8

TFL (Yds) 4.0 (15) 4.0 (8) 1.0 (2) 8.5 (29) 7.0 (17) TD 1 0 0 0 1 1

Sacks (Yds) 1 (10) 1 (3) 0 (0) 3 (18) 0 (0) Long 74 16 58 32 74 34

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Numerical

No. Name 1 Ford Smesny 2 Josh Lewis 3 Marcus Wiltz 4 Diontae Spencer 5 Chris Raggett 6 Guy Morgan 7 Brandon Robinson 8 Seth Thomas 9 Darrell Jenkins 10 London Durham 11 Riley Dodge 13 Kentrell Butler 14 Will Briscoe 15 Zack O’Quinn 17 Ernest Celestie 18 Cody Stroud 20 Shelby Hemenway 22 Andre Anderson 23 Ben Bourgeois 24 Reynaldo Young 25 Javaris Murray 26 Champlain Babin 27 Zoe Bruce 32 Terence Cahee 34 Malcolm Bronson 35 Kenny Brown 36 Eric Papion 38 Ryan Bronson 39 Tyler Reed 40 James Bice 41 Hayden Dobbs 44 Kenrick Cormier 45 Joe Narcisse 46 Manny Busch 47 Kyle Crouch 48 Joe Jackson 49 Kegan Myers 50 Mitchell Amy 51 Deonte Thompson 52 Correy Middleton 54 Brett Koonce 56 Justin Breaux 57 Desmund Lighten 58 Orrin Fontenot 60 Kenny Bourgeois 61 Miguel Gauthreaux 63 Carson Chaisson 65 Tyler Harbourt 67 Mitchell Kimberling 71 Antoine Everett 72 Jonathan Landry 73 Taylor Johnson 75 Kevin Dorn 77 Arinze Agada 79 Alec Savoie 80 Josh Jordan 81 William Ryckman 83 DeVionte Edmonson 84 Damion Dixon 85 Wes Briscoe 86 Harold Turnage 88 Jereon McGilvery 90 Pat Williams 93 Eric LeBlanc 94 Everett Ellefsen 96 Danyel Hunter 97 Sean Brown 98 Michael Ware 99 Chris Loveless

Pos. S PK TB WR S CB FS CB WS CB QB LB QB TE WR QB WR TB P WR TB TB CB CB FS WR LB S FB P LB LB LB TE LB FB FB C LB LB OG DT DE DE C OG C OT OT OT OT OT DT OG OT TE WR WR WR WR TE WR DT DE DE DE DT DT DE

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Cl. So. Jr. Sr. Jr. Fr. Sr. Fr. Sr. So. Fr. Jr. So. Fr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Sr. So. So. Jr. Jr. Fr. Jr. So. Jr. Fr. Sr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Sr. Jr. So. Fr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. So. So. Fr. So. So. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. Jr. So. Sr. Fr. Jr. Jr. So. So. Jr. Fr. Sr. So. Jr. So. So.

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Wt. 285 240 195 190 170 200 275 270 175 185 192 185 180 280 183 225 230 175 185 280 215 205 185 220 195 265 185 195 230 295 240 291 282 193 238 225 205 288 225 295 285 295 242 180 255 235 190 207 190 185 232 212 235 225 200 230 200 175 322 191 160 190 190 220 245 275 270 200 170

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

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Pos. OG C TB TB P P C DT WR QB FS S WR DT CB TE LB CB WR C LB LB WR LB QB DT CB WR DE OT DE OG OT WR DE FB WS OT TE OT OG OT DE PK DE DE WR LB CB TB FB ¬LB TE LB S FB FS WR OT S WR QB CB LB TE DT DT TB WR

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Alphabetical Roster

No. Name 77 Arinze Agada 50 Mitchell Amy 22 Andre Anderson 26 Champlain Babin 40 James Bice 23 Ben Bourgeois 60 Kenny Bourgeois 56 Justin Breaux 85 Wes Briscoe 14 Will Briscoe 34 Malcolm Bronson 38 Ryan Bronson 35 Kenny Brown 97 Sean Brown 27 Zoe Bruce 46 Manny Busch 13 Kentrell Butler 32 Terence Cahee 17 Ernest Celestie 63 Carson Chaisson 44 Kenrick Cormier 47 Kyle Crouch 84 Damion Dixon 41 Hayden Dobbs 11 Riley Dodge 75 Kevin Dorn 10 London Durham 83 DeVionte Edmonson 94 Everett Ellefsen 71 Antoine Everett 58 Orrin Fontenot 61 Miguel Gauthreaux 65 Tyler Harbourt 20 Shelby Hemenway 96 Danyel Hunter 48 Joe Jackson 9 Darrell Jenkins 73 Taylor Johnson 80 Josh Jordan 67 Mitchell Kimberling 54 Brett Koonce 72 Jonathan Landry 93 Eric LeBlanc 2 Josh Lewis 57 Desmund Lighten 99 Chris Loveless 88 Jereon McGilvery 52 Correy Middleton 6 Guy Morgan 25 Javaris Murray 49 Kegan Myers 45 Joe Narcisse 15 Zack O’Quinn 36 Eric Papion 5 Chris Raggett 39 Tyler Reed 7 Brandon Robinson 81 William Ryckman 79 Alec Savoie 1 Ford Smesny 4 Diontae Spencer 18 Cody Stroud 8 Seth Thomas 51 Deonte Thompson 86 Harold Turnage 98 Michael Ware 90 Pat Williams 3 Marcus Wiltz 24 Reynaldo Young

Nicholls State Colonels Southland Conference

University Information

Dr. Stephen T. Hulbert

School:................................................... Nicholls State University Location:................................................................Thibodaux, La. Population:........................................................................ 15,000 Founded:.............................................................................. 1948 Joined Southland:................................................................. 1991 Enrollment:.......................................................................... 7,181 Nickname:...................................................................... Colonels Colors:........................................................................ Red & Gray President:.................................................. Dr. Stephen T. Hulbert Athletics Director:.................................................... Rob Bernardi Faculty Representative:...................... Dr. Arrianna Smith-Martin Senior Woman Administrator:............................DoBee Plaisance Ticket Office Phone:...............................................985-448-4790

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Team Information

Dr. Arrianna Smith-Martin

Rob Bernardi

Head Coach:.......................................................... Charlie Stubbs Alma Mater, Year:.........................................................BYU, 1978 Record at School, Year in 2011:.......................................4-7, 2nd Career Record, Year in 2011:...........................................4-7, 2nd Southland Conference Record, Years:................................. 3-4, 1 Football Office Phone:............................................985-448-4806 Coaching Staff.................................................Name, Alma Mater Assoc. Head Coach/Offensive Line.........................Keith Uperesa BYU, 1977 Asst. Head Coach/Running Backs/Recruiting......... Chuck Hepola Evangel, 1991 Wide Receivers....................................................Justin Anderson BYU, 2002 Tight Ends............................................................. Adam Gardner Nicholls State, 2004 Special Teams Coordinator/Safeties.................... Ricky Brumfield Utah State, 1999 Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers.......................Jeremy Atwell Southeast Missouri State, 1999 Defensive Line....................................................... Dustin Gisclair Nicholls State, 2007 Cornerbacks............................................................Edward Dillon Grand Canyon, 2009 Graduate Assistant............................................. Mario Jeberaeel UNLV, 2009

History & Records

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Football Information

First Year of Football:............................................................ 1972 First Year of Southland Football:.......................................... 1991 All-Time Record, Years:...........................................181-242-3, 39 All-Time Southland Record, Years:................................. 43-85, 20 2010 Overall Record:...............................................................4-7 2010 Southland Record, Place:.........................................3-4, 6th Southland Conference Championships, Last:................... 1, 2005 NCAA Division I Playoff Appearances, Last:...................... 3, 2005

DoBee Plaisance

Manning Field at John L. Guidry Stadium

Stadium Information

Stadium:.......................Manning Field in John L. Guidry Stadium Year Opened:........................................................................ 1972 Record at Stadium, Years:.........................................107-90-3, 39 Capacity:............................................................................ 10,500 Surface:.......................................................... AstroTurf 3D Grass Press Box Phone:....................................................985-448-4845

Media Relations

Football Contact:..................................................... Jamie Bustos E-Mail:...............................................jamie.bustos@nicholls.edu Office Phone:..........................................................985-448-4281 Office Fax:...............................................................985-448-4814 Cell:.........................................................................419-786-0415 Sports Information Director:...........................Charlie Gillingham Website:.........................................................geauxcolonels.com

Date Sept. 1 Sept. 10 Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 5 Nov. 12 Nov. 17

Day Thu. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Thu.

Offensive Formation:................................................Multiple-Pro Defensive Formation:..............................................................3-4 Starters Returning Total:................................... 21 Offense:.............................. 10 Defense:............................. 10 Special Teams:...................... 1

Letterwinners Returning Total:................................... 46 Offense:.............................. 26 Defense:............................. 18 Special Teams:...................... 2

Starters Lost Total:..................................... 3 Offense:................................ 1 Defense:............................... 1 Special Teams:...................... 1

Letterwinners Lost Total:................................... 20 Offense:.............................. 10 Defense:............................... 9 Special Teams:...................... 1

Jamie Bustos

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2011 Schedule

Opponent Evangel at Western Michigan at Louisiana-Lafayette Northwestern St.* (SLCTV) at Texas St. Central Arkansas* at Sam Houston St.* Stephen F. Austin* (HC) OPEN at McNeese St.* Lamar* at Southeastern La.* (CST)

Time 6:30 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 3 p.m. 6 p.m. 2 p.m. 2 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 7 p.m.

Nicholls State Colonels

• Of the 67 players returning from last year’s roster, 45 are natives of Louisiana (67 percent). For the 2011 recruiting class, Nicholls signed 17 in-state recruits out of a total of 22 signees.

LaQuintin Caston

Season Outlook

Despite a complete overhaul of the offense, head coach Charlie Stubbs led the Colonels to a 4-7 overall record and 3-4 in Southland play. For the second consecutive season, Nicholls closed out its campaign with two victories and will be looking to capitalize on that momentum. Along with the stability of the coaching staff, which had only one new addition, special teams coordinator Ricky Brumfield, Nicholls returns 46 letterwinners from last year’s squad, which includes 21 of 24 starters. Gone are All-America punter Patrick Dolan and defensive back Tarbarris Hicks, but Nicholls welcomes back five all-conference honorees.

Second-team All-Southland running back Jesse Turner leads a group of explosive playmakers after a breakout sophomore season, when he scored nine touchdowns while tallying 900 all-purpose yards. Marcus Washington returns in the backfield as well after gaining 251 yards on 49 carries.

Anchoring the offensive line are returning starters Jarrad Hernandez, Pio Adams, Gerald Gruenig and Bart Roussel. Michael Billingsley is projected to start after making the switch from the defensive line while three others add much needed depth, something the Colonels lacked in 2010. Although the Colonel defense will sport a new look, transitioning to a 3-4 package, 10 starters return which includes first-team all-conference cornerback Bobby Felder, who had four interceptions and 33 tackles.

Joining Felder at the cornerback position is return specialist Chika Madu. At safety, All-Southland honorable mention Jordan Hanberry, who finished with 50 tackles and an interception, and Siegan Vergenal round out the defensive back field. Andrew Dolan returns as the place kicker and will contribute to the team’s punting duties. Dolan connected on six field goals in 2010 which included 4-for-4 in the 30-yard range.

• Redshirt freshman Beaux Hebert and sophomore running back Dalton Hilliard Jr. both have NFL pedigree as each of their fathers played the for the New Orleans Saints. Both players also followed their father’s footsteps with Bobby Hebert having a 12-year career as a quarterback while Dalton Hilliard was in the backfield for the Saints for eight seasons. • Junior running back Jesse Turner set or tied five Nicholls single-game records in his 214-yard, four-touchdown rushing performance against Bacone College last season. Turner had the highest yards gained per carry (14.0) and the most yards per play (13.1) while tying the marks for most rushing touchdowns, total touchdowns and points scored (24). • With the installation of a new passing scheme, junior quarterback LaQuintin Caston broke a 116-game drought which spanned 11 seasons by becoming the first Colonel to throw for more than 300 yards. In Nicholls’ third contest last season against South Alabama, Caston had 319 yards passing with two touchdowns which included the second-longest pass in program history, a 95-yard screen to Jesse Turner.

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The front seven features linemen A.J. Carter, Edet Udoh and Darrell Brown with linebackers Jordan Piper, the Colonels’ top returning tackler, and Pa’a Kamaouha patrolling the inside. On the outside, Rashar Knight moves to the dog position after notching four sacks while Shawn Elrod, who tied Knight for the team-lead with six tackles for loss, will occupy the strong side.

• 2011 will mark the 40th season of Colonel football. Coach Charlie Stubbs is the ninth coach in the program’s history, and this offseason, he became the first to be signed to a multi-year contract.

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The receiving corps features four players who recorded double-digits in receptions, led by Kenyad Blair with 29 and three touchdowns. Josh Warren hauled in 21 for two scores while Chucky Nichols and Brad Nelson grabbed 12 each. The tight ends, Marshall Crawford and Josh Dudley, were used sparingly in the passing game last season but will be looked upon to contribute in other areas.

• Nicholls will feature a 3-4 package on defense after heading into last fall with a 4-3 scheme.

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With three quarterbacks returning, Coach Stubbs gave the trio equal opportunities during the spring. The most experienced returnee is dual-threat Southland honorable mention LaQuintin Caston, who accounted for 18 touchdowns and more than 1,700 yards. Also bidding for the job are Landry Klann, who started twice last season, and redshirt freshman Beaux Hebert.

• The Colonels claimed all three of their rivalry trophies last year for the first time since 2005. Nicholls outlasted Texas State in the “Battle for the Paddle” with a 47-45 quadruple overtime victory, defeated Northwestern State, 37-7, and knocked off Southeastern Louisiana, 27-25, for the River Bell.

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Nicholls State claimed all three of its rivalry trophies last season for the first time since 2005 and enters the 2011 campaign with its sights set on repeating another feat from that season – a Southland Conference championship.

• Nicholls has two wins against teams in the Football Bowl Subdivision in the school’s history, at Arkansas State in 2001 and at Rice in 2007. The Colonels will play two FBS programs this season – Western Michigan and Louisiana-Lafayette.

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• Nicholls State will open up at home for the first time since 2006 when the Colonels host Evangel University.

About the Colonels

The Stubbs File Birthdate:..................................... Sept. 2, 1955 Hometown:..............................Charleston, S.C. High School:......................................... R.B. Stall College:............................Brigham Young, 1978 Wife:....................................... Sandra Blackwell Children:........................ Troy, Jay, Kim and Kyle

Career Record Year School 2010 Nicholls State TOTALS

Name Gary Kinchen Bill Clements Sonny Jackson Phil Greco Rick Rhoades Darren Barbier Daryl Daye Jay Thomas Charlie Stubbs

2010 Review History & Records

Overall 4-7 4-7 (.364)

SLC 3-4 3-4 (.429)

Coaching History

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Nicholls State Colonels

Charlie Stubbs

Years 1972-73 1974-80 1981-86 1987-92 1993-94 1995-98 1999-03 2004-09 2010-present

Record 5-17-0 36-38-1 39-28-1 27-37-2 8-14-0 17-28-0 17-38-0 27-35-0 4-7-0

Charlie Stubbs Nicholls State Head Coach Second Season Alma Mater: Brigham Young, 1978 Career Record: 4-7 (One Season) Record at NICH: 4-7 (One Season) After only one season at the helm, Nicholls State coach Charlie Stubbs has restored the pride and tradition of Colonel football. A Charleston, S.C., native with more than 23 years of collegiate coaching experience, Stubbs led the Colonels to four victories in his inaugural season, their most since the 2007 season, despite installing an entirely new offense. Stubbs scrapped the heavy-rush scheme for a multiple-pro system and although suffering growing pains throughout the year, the Colonels closed out the season in a big way by winning their final two contests. In 2010, Stubbs guided Nicholls to victories in all three of its rivalry games – Texas State, Northwestern State and Southeastern Louisiana – for the first time since 2005. Also last season, the Colonels claimed two of their wins away from John L. Guidry Stadium, the most since 2007. Three Colonels earned all-conference honors under Stubbs’ direction – Patrick Dolan and Bobby Felder on the first team and Jesse Turner on the second team. Dolan also received fourth-team AllAmerica honors after finishing sixth in the Football Championship Subdivision in punting average. Stubbs’ stern leadership and dedication to academics has elevated the program in its entirety. Nicholls had more than 30 players earn at least a 3.0 grade-point average, which included Dolan, the Southland Conference Student-Athlete of the Year. As a team, Nicholls registered its highest Academic Progress Rating since the NCAA implemented the system in 2003. Stubbs has also stressed the importance of giving back to the community. Stubbs headed into his first full recruiting season with one goal – to take advantage of the talent based within the Louisiana borders. The Bayou State ranked No. 1 in the NFL in players per capita last season, and with nearly 50 returnees from last season hailing from Louisiana, Stubbs and his staff went out and added 17 in-state recruits to bolster the roster. With more than 31 years of coaching experience which includes six years as an assistant head coach, Stubbs was selected to become the ninth head coach in the program’s history on Jan. 5, 2010. He joined the Colonels after serving as the offensive coordinator at Central Missouri for two years. Before his time at UCM, Stubbs was at the University of Louisville in 2007. While at Louisville, he guided the Cardinals to a national No. 4 ranking in passing offense which featured current NFL players Brian Brohm and Harry Douglas. Prior to Louisville, Stubbs spent four seasons at the University of Tulsa, leading the offense to an average of more than 31 points per game while ranking among the top-25 teams in the nation each season. In 2005, Stubbs was a finalist for the AFCA Assistant Coach of the Year as the Hurricanes were crowned Conference USA and Liberty Bowl champions en route to a 9-4 finish. From 1998-2000, Stubbs was the quarterbacks coach/passing game coordinator at the University of Alabama, where he helped direct the Crimson Tide to a pair of bowl appearances. After reaching the Music City Bowl in 1998, Alabama won the Southeastern Conference title and earned a bid to the 2000 Orange Bowl with Stubbs being named the SEC Offensive Coordinator of the Year. Stubbs had three stints between 1994 and 1997, spending his last two years at UNLV after one-year stints with the University of Tennessee-Martin and the University of Memphis. In 1997, Stubbs’ UNLV offense ranked 12th in the nation in passing after holding the No. 9 spot in 1996. Following one year at Memphis, Stubbs had a historical season at UTM as the Skyhawks set nine Ohio Valley Conference records while leading the conference in passing. Stubbs received his first full-time position at Oregon State where he coached from 1985-90. The Beavers ranked in the top three in the Pac-10 on offense in each season while ranking sixth nationally in 1988 and 10th in 1987. After receiving a Bachelor’s of Science in 1978 from Brigham Young University, Stubbs earned a master’s in physical education in 1984 working as a graduate assistant for the football team. During that season, head coach LaVell Edwards led the Cougars to a perfect 13-0 season to claim the 1984 Division I national championship, making BYU the last non-BCS school to earn the title.

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Bobby Felder

LaQuintin Caston. Landry Klann Jesse Turner. Marcus Washington Brad Nelson. Kenyad Blair Chucky Nichols. Jordan Arcement Josh Warren. Andrew Wynn Marshall Crawford. Josh Dudley Michael Billingsley. Ryan Zeller Gerald Gruenig. Oliver Thierry Pio Adams. Gerald Gruenig Bart Roussel. Oliver Thierry Jarrad Hernandez. Michael Billingsley

Defense

Felder has 103 career tackles (6.5 for loss), seven interceptions, 17 pass breakups, two forced fumbles and one interception return for a TD ... received 2010 first-team All-Southland and AllLouisiana honors and was named Southland Player of the Week after returning a blocked field goal 70 yards for a TD against Texas State ... played in all 11 games with 10 starts ... led team with four interceptions, which ranked fourth in the Southland ... had 40 interception return yards ... ranked fourth in the conference with 11 passes defended ... tallied 33 tackles including 21 solo ... best game was against Bacone College where he had a season-high 6.5 tackles, three passes defended with one interception ... fielded 12 punts for 81 yards, including a 52-yard return vs. Central Arkansas.

Jr., 5-10, 220 Linebacker New Orleans, La. Ponchatoula HS

Darrell Brown. Michael Woods A.J. Carter. Fernandez Garner Edet Udoh. Gavin Whitefield Rashar Knight. Pa’a Kamaouha Pa’a Kamaouha. Brandon Sanders Jordan Piper. Mike Walker Shawn Elrod. Stefan Bergeron Bobby Felder. De’Aryck Kelly Chika Madu. Brian Lewis Jordan Hanberry. T.J. Lumar Siegan Vergenal. Kerry Guidry

Special Teams

K P LS H KR PR

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98 Andrew Dolan. 99 Ben Landry 98 Andrew Dolan. 99 Ben Landry 15 Clint Clement. 53 Ty Boudreaux 16 Jordan Hanberry. 8 Kerry Guidry 18 Chika Madu. 84 Josh Warren 21 Bobby Felder. 84 Josh Warren

History & Records

Piper’s career numbers include 97 tackles, four tackles for loss, one sack and two forced fumbles ... he was a 2010 honorable mention all-league pick, starting all eight games after missing first three with injury ... was second on the team with 52 tackles (26 solo) ... ranked 10th in the Southland with 6.5 tackles per game ... had a season-best 7.5 tackles against Central Arkansas ... recorded 2.5 tackles for loss ... had three interceptions for 35 yards including two against Northwestern State ... broke up two passes on the season ... forced one fumble while recovering two ... was one of only two players in the conference to have at least three interceptions and two recovered fumbles.

96 69 93 92 95 90 25 51 51 9 33 54 20 41 21 26 18 13 16 36 7 8

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DE DT NG DOG WLB MLB SLB CB CB DB DB

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Sr., 5-11, 195 Defensive Back McComb, Miss. McComb HS

Jordan Piper

QB RB WR WR WR TE RT RG C LG LT

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With 1,920 career passing yards, Caston needs 177 yards to crack the school’s top 10 all-time list ... has accounted for 32 career TDs in 16 career starts ... has 806 career rushing yards ... played in all 11 games last year with nine starts ... completed 98 of 188 attempts for 1,141 yards with eight TDs ... was the first Colonel since 2001 to throw for more than 1,000 yards ... recorded the conference’s longest pass of the season (95 yards), finishing with two TDs and a career-high 319 yards at South Alabama ... rushed for 577 yards on 171 carries with 10 TDs ... had four 100-plus yard games and ranked sixth in the Southland with 52.5 rushing yards per game ... ran for 273 yards and six TDs in final two games including a career-high 139 yards in season finale against Southeastern La.

Offense 3 6 4 44 17 2 10 19 84 83 88 89 64 75 55 72 50 55 66 72 76 64

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Jr., 5-10, 180 Quarterback Baton Rouge, La. Scotlandville HS

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LaQuintin Caston #3

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Nicholls State Colonels 2010 Team Statistics Scoring Points Per Game First Downs Rushing Passing Penalty Rushing Yardage Yards gained rushing Yards lost rushing Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Average Per Game TDs Rushing

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OPP 369 33.5

143 73 56 14

211 79 116 16

1,527 2,023 496 424 3.6 138.8 20

1,614 1,855 241 387 4.2 146.7 23

Passing Yardage 1,486 2,716 Comp-Att-Int 133-248-10 203-380-14 Average Per Pass 6.0 7.1 Average Per Catch 11.2 13.4 Average Per Game 135.1 246.9 TDs Passing 9 22 Total Offense Total Plays Average Per Play Average Per Game

3,013 672 4.5 273.9

4,330 767 5.6 393.6

Kick Return Average Punt Return Average INT Return Average

22.3 7.3 12.9

20.8 6.5 19.9

28-18

21-8

85-726 66.0

77-708 64.4

65-2,721 41.9 38.2

54-2,187 40.5 34.8

Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Average Per Game Punts-Yards Average Per Punt Net punt average

Time of Possession 30:46 29:14 Third-Down Conv Third-Down Pct Fourth-Down Conv Fourth-Down Pct Sacks By-Yards

History & Records

NICH 231 21.0

Touchdowns Scored Field Goals-Attempts

40/154 26%

62/163 38%

8/24 33%

11/19 58%

17-105

46-314

6-12

10-16

Score By Quarters 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Total NICH 45 59 48 53 26 231 OPP 63 105 101 76 24 369

2010 Results Date Sept. 4 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 13 Nov. 18

4-7 Overall, 3-4 Southland

Opponent Score at San Diego State 0-47 L at Western Michigan 14-49 L at South Alabama 21-39 L Bacone College W 44-28 Sam Houston State* 7-26 L at No. 22 Texas State* WOT 47-45 Central Arkansas* 7-31 L at McNeese State* 14-24 L No. 9 Stephen F. Austin* 13-48 L at Northwestern State* W 37-7 Southeastern La.* W 27-25

Overall 0-1-0 0-2-0 0-3-0 1-3-0 1-4-0 2-4-0 2-5-0 2-6-0 2-7-0 3-7-0 4-7-0

Conf. 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-2-0 1-3-0 1-4-0 2-4-0 3-4-0

Time Attend. 2:58 25,290 2:56 19,327 2:42 23,174 3:34 5,428 2:49 4,148 3:23 12,994 2:48 4,268 2:40 13,012 3:05 3,007 2:59 7501 3:10 4,980

2010 Individual Statistics Rushing

Name Turner, Jesse Caston, LaQuintin Washington, Marcus Johnson, Brandon Hilliard, Dalton Total Opponents

G Att Gain 9 112 657 11 171 855 11 49 254 11 25 85 5 2 17 11 424 2,023 11 387 1,855

Loss 19 278 3 4 0 496 241

Name Caston, LaQuintin Klann, Landry Total Opponents

G 11 8 11 11

Name Blair, Kenyad Warren, Joshua Turner, Jesse Nichols, Chucky Nelson, Brad Total Opponents

G 11 11 9 11 11 11 11

No 29 21 18 12 12 133 203

Name Hicks, Tarbbaris Piper, Jordan Hanberry, Jordan Elrod, Shawn Stewart, Anri

G 11 8 11 11 10

Solo Asst 47 31 26 26 33 17 24 21 20 24

Name Felder, Bobby Piper, Jordan Lewis, Brian Lennix, Warren Madu, Chika Total Opponents

G 11 8 10 9 11 11 11

No 4 3 2 1 1 14 10

Net Avg 638 5.7 577 3.4 251 5.1 81 3.2 17 8.5 1,527 3.6 1,614 4.2

Passing

Effic Att-Cmp-Int 105.52 98-188-9 115.24 35-60-1 107.87 133-248-10 125.20 203-380-14

Pct 52.1 58.3 53.6 53.4

Yds 1,095 391 1,486 2,716

Receiving

Yds Avg 278 9.6 192 9.1 262 14.6 173 14.4 150 12.5 1,486 11.2 2,716 13.4

Tackles

Interceptions

Tot 78 52 50 45 44

Yds Avg 40 10.0 35 11.7 37 18.5 2 2.0 10 10.0 180 12.9 199 19.9

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TD 8 10 0 0 1 20 23

TD 3 2 1 1 0 9 22

Long Avg/G 87 70.9 62 52.5 30 22.8 15 7.4 12 3.4 87 138.8 55 146.7

TD Long Avg/G 8 95 99.5 1 59 48.9 9 95 135.1 22 74 246.9 Long Avg/G 35 25.3 22 17.5 95 29.1 52 15.7 33 13.6 95 135.1 74 246.9

TFL (Yds) 4.5 (14) 2.5 (5) 3.5 (11) 6.0 (25) 2.0 (11) TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

Sacks (Yds) 1 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 3 (17) 2 (11) Long 25 16 21 2 10 34 98

Nicholls State Colonels Alphabetical Roster

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No. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 29 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 54 55 57 58 64 65 66 67 69 70 72 73 75 76 77 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 98 99

Numerical

Name Kenyad Blair LaQuintin Caston Jesse Turner Donovan Tate Landry Klann Siegan Vergenal Kerry Guidry Brandon Sanders Chucky Nichols Beaux Hebert Brian Lewis Tyrie Allen Clint Clement Jordan Hanberry Brad Nelson Chika Madu Jordan Arcement Shawn Elrod Bobby Felder Byron Jones Dalton Hilliard, Jr. Rashar Knight De’Aryck Kelly Jonathan Gibson Nick Giglio Joshua Johnson Jordan Piper Tyler Collins Cory Kemps T.J. Lumar Darrell Rachal Darvin Butler Stephen Richmond Stefan Bergeron Josh Dewey Ryan Bruno Marcus Washington Byron Cobb Russ Gisclair Terry Lucas, Jr. Davin Bovie Brenton Bowman Pio Adams Pa’a Kamauoha Ben Taylor Mike Walker Gerald Gruenig Marcus Parker Nick LeBlanc Michael Billingsley Tyler Knowles Bart Roussel Garrison Trice Michael Woods Cailin Cola Oliver Thierry Rafe Plaisance Ryan Zeller Jarrad Hernandez Caleb Cline Calvin Davidson, Jr. Mark Mayberry Josh Hanberry Andrew Wynn Joshua Warren Nick Scelfo Darryl Watson, Jr. Aldaro Russell Marshall Crawford Josh Dudley Gavin Whitfield Cole Frazier Fernandez Garner A.J. Carter Jordan Thompson Edet Udoh Darrell Brown Andrew Dolan Ben Landry

Pos. WR QB RB WR QB DB DB LB WR QB DB RB RB DB WR DB WR LB DB RB RB LB DB DB RB RB LB RB K/P DB RB DB RB LB DB LB RB DB RB ATH DB LB OL LB LB LB OL LB LB OL OL OL OL DL OL OL OL OL OL OL WR TE WR WR WR TE WR WR TE TE DL DL DL DL DL DL DL K/P K

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Cl. Hometown/Last School Sr. Nanakuli, Hawaii/Mt. San Antonio College So. Davie, Fla./Florida Atlantic So. Thibodaux, La./Thibodaux Sr. Pierre Part, La./Assumption Sr. Oklahoma City, Okla./Northeast Okla. JC Sr. Oklahoma City, Okla./NE Okla. JC Fr. Waggaman, La./Riverdale Fr. Kenner, La./Holy Cross Jr. Covington, La./Fountainbleu Fr. Baton Rouge, La./St. Michael the Archangel Fr. Plaquemine, La./Plaquemine Sr. Thibodaux, La./Thibodaux Jr. Baton Rouge, La./Scotlandville So. Thibodaux, La./Ruston Fr. Norman, Okla./Norman North Fr. St. Francisville, La./West Feliciana Fr. Vacherie, La./West St. John So. Eunice, La./Eunice Jr. Bellville, Texas/Bellville So. Prichard, Ala./Blount Fr. St. Rose, La./Destrehan So. Mobile, Ala./McGill Toolen So. New Orleans, La./Jesuit Sr. La Quinta, Calif./College of the Desert Sr. McComb, Miss./McComb Fr. Kenner, La./Brother Martin Jr. New Orleans, La./Holy Cross Fr. Marrero, La./De La Salle So. Greenwall Springs, La./Central So. Cut Off, La./John Curtis Jr. New Orleans, La./Fountainbleu Jr. Houma, La./H.L. Bourgeois So. River Ridge, La./John Curtis Fr. River Ridge, La./John Curtis Fr. Norcross, Ga./Greater Atlanta Christian Sr. Griffin, Ga./Ga. Military College So. New Orleans, La./Brother Martin Fr. Thibodaux, La./Thibodaux Sr. Houma, La./Terrebone Sr. Waimanalo, Hawaii/Mt. San Antonio College Jr. Hattiesburg, Miss./Pearl River CC Jr. Carmel, Ind./Carmel So. San Antonio, Texas/McCollum Jr. Macon, Ga./Central Fr. Katy, Texas/Cinco Ranch Jr. Houma, La./South Terrebonne Fr. Houma, La./Vandebilt Catholic So. New Orleans, La./Edna Karr Fr. New Orleans, La./St. Augustine So. Abbeville, La./Abbeville Sr. Norman, Okla./Bakersfield CC Fr. Galliano, La./South Lafourche So. Baton Rouge, La./Catholic Jr. Laurel, Miss./Northeast Jones Fr. Port Allen, La./Port Allen Jr. New Orleans, La./Ponchatoula Fr. Galliano, La./South LaFourche Fr. New Orleans, La./Riverside Academy Fr. DeRidder, La./DeRidder Sr. Gramercy, La./Riverside Academy So. Marrero, La./Louisiana-Monroe Jr. Lawrenceville, Ga./Peachtree Ridge Fr. Baton Rouge, La./St. Michael the Archangel Sr. Hattiesburg, Miss./Hattiesburg Fr. Luling, La./Hahnville Jr. Opelousas, La./Opelousas Fr. Luling, La./Hahnville Fr. Fort Worth, Texas/Brewer Jr. Houma, La./Ellender Jr. Houston, Texas/George Bush So. New Iberia, La./Westgate Sr. Metairie, La./John Curtis Sr. Baton Rouge, La./Belhaven So. Lillian, Ala./Foley Fr. New Orleans, La./Holy Cross Sr. Warren Robins, Ga./Ga. Military College Fr. Livonia, La./Livonia Jr. Rayne, La./Rayne Fr. Baton Rouge, La./St. Michael the Archangel

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Wt. 280 190 185 200 295 215 180 195 250 215 165 280 200 205 295 180 290 185 225 160 170 285 230 210 210 240 240 170 205 220 280 200 185 165 215 350 195 180 210 205 185 245 210 225 275 185 215 185 200 185 170 225 190 170 190 240 300 175 185 290 200 220 245 205 200 320 285 280 190 315 200 250 185 210 170 285 245 175 315

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

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Pos. OL RB WR LB OL WR DB LB DL LB DB DL QB RB OL DB OL RB TE WR DB K/P TE LB DB DL DL DB RB RB OL DB DB WR QB OL RB RB RB LB DB K/P QB LB OL K LB DB ATH DB DB TE WR WR LB LB OL RB RB OL WR LB TE WR LB OL DL OL RB DL DB LB WR RB WR DL DL WR OL

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Name Pio Adams Tyrie Allen Jordan Arcement Stefan Bergeron Michael Billingsley Kenyad Blair Davin Bovie Brenton Bowman Darrell Brown Ryan Bruno Darvin Butler A.J. Carter LaQuintin Caston Clint Clement Caleb Cline Byron Cobb Cailin Cola Tyler Collins Marshall Crawford Calvin Davidson, Jr. Josh Dewey Andrew Dolan Josh Dudley Shawn Elrod Bobby Felder Cole Frazier Fernandez Garner Jonathan Gibson Nick Giglio Russ Gisclair Gerald Gruenig Kerry Guidry Jordan Hanberry Josh Hanberry Beaux Hebert Jarrad Hernandez Dalton Hilliard, Jr. Joshua Johnson Byron Jones Pa’a Kamauoha De’Aryck Kelly Cory Kemps Landry Klann Rashar Knight Tyler Knowles Ben Landry Nick LeBlanc Brian Lewis Terry Lucas, Jr. T.J. Lumar Chika Madu Mark Mayberry Brad Nelson Chucky Nichols Marcus Parker Jordan Piper Rafe Plaisance Darrell Rachal Stephen Richmond Bart Roussel Aldaro Russell Brandon Sanders Nick Scelfo Donovan Tate Ben Taylor Oliver Thierry Jordan Thompson Garrison Trice Jesse Turner Edet Udoh Siegan Vergenal Mike Walker Joshua Warren Marcus Washington Darryl Watson, Jr. Gavin Whitfield Michael Woods Andrew Wynn Ryan Zeller

No. 50 14 19 41 64 2 48 49 96 43 39 93 3 15 77 45 70 34 88 80 42 98 89 20 21 91 92 29 31 46 55 8 16 82 11 76 24 32 22 51 26 35 6 25 65 99 58 13 47 36 18 81 17 10 57 33 73 37 40 66 87 9 85 5 52 72 94 67 4 95 7 54 84 44 86 90 69 83 75

Northwestern State Demons Southland Conference

University Information

Dr. Randall J. Webb

School:..........................................Northwestern State University Location:............................................................Natchitoches, La. Population:........................................................................ 17,865 Founded:.............................................................................. 1884 Joined Southland:................................................................. 1987 Enrollment:.......................................................................... 9,250 Nickname:.......................................................................Demons Colors:............................................................... Purple & Orange President:...................................................... Dr. Randall J. Webb Athletics Director:....................................................... Greg Burke Institutional Representative:..................................... Jerry Pierce Faculty Representative:..............................................Jody Biscoe Senior Woman Administrator:............................... Carrie Crowell Ticket Office Phone:...............................................318-357-4268

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Team Information

Jerry Pierce

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Jody Biscoe

Head Coach:................................................. Bradley Dale Peveto Alma Mater, Year:....................................................... SMU, 1986 Record at School, Year in 2011:......................................5-19, 3rd Career Record, Year in 2011:..........................................5-19, 3rd Southland Conference Record, Years:............................... 4-10, 2 Football Office Phone:............................................318-357-5252 Coaching Staff.................................................Name, Alma Mater Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks....................... Todd Cooley Arkansas Tech,1998 Defensive Coordinator/Safeties/Assoc. Head Coach....Brad Laird Northwestern State, 1998 Defensive Line/Assistant Head Coach........................Jay Thomas Southern Mississippi, 1988 Tight Ends/Special Teams Coordinator................ Brendan Farrell Notre Dame, 2000 Offensive Line......................................................... Jeremy Offutt Oklahoma State, 1998 Cornerbacks.......................................................... Deâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Von Lockett Northwestern State, 2003 Receivers.............................................................. Sean Anderson William Jewell, 2001 Running Backs............................................................ Jake Simon McPherson College, 2009

Football Information

2010 Review

Greg Burke

First Year of Football:............................................................ 1907 First Year of Southland Football:.......................................... 1987 All-Time Record, Years:.......................................498-416-22, 103 All-Time Southland Record, Years:..............................81-70-2, 24 2010 Overall Record:...............................................................5-6 2010 Southland Record, Place:.........................................4-3, 3rd Southland Conference Championships, Last:................... 4, 2004 NCAA Division I Playoff Appearances, Last:...................... 6, 2004

Turpin Stadium

Stadium Information

Stadium:...............................................................Turpin Stadium Year Opened:........................................................................ 1977 Record at Stadium, Years:.........................................113-52-1, 33 Capacity:............................................................................ 15,971 Surface:................................................................ V-Turf Artificial Press Box Phone:....................................................318-357-4529

Media Relations

Football Contact:..................................................... Doug Ireland E-Mail:............................................................Ireland@nsula.edu Office Phone:..........................................................318-357-6467 Office Fax:...............................................................318-357-4515 Cell:.........................................................................318-471-2086 Other SIDs:.....................................................Matthew Bonnette Website:................................................... www.nsudemons.com

Date Sept. 1 Sept. 10 Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 5 Nov. 12 Nov. 19

Day Thu. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat.

Offensive Formation:.......................................................Multiple Defensive Formation:...........................................................4-3-4

History & Records

Carrie Crowell

Starters Returning Total:................................... 21 Offense:................................ 9 Defense:............................... 7 Special Teams:...................... 5

Letterwinners Returning Total:................................... 59 Offense:.............................. 31 Defense:............................. 26 Special Teams:...................... 2

Starters Lost Total:..................................... 8 Offense:................................ 2 Defense:............................... 4 Special Teams:...................... 2

Letterwinners Lost Total:................................... 20 Offense:................................ 8 Defense:............................. 11 Special Teams:...................... 1

Doug Ireland

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2011 Schedule

Opponent Delta St. at LSU at SMU at Nicholls St.* (SLCTV) McNeese St.* at Lamar* Southeastern La.* (HC) OPEN at Texas St. Central Arkansas* (SLCTV) at Sam Houston St.* Stephen F. Austin*

Time 6 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 3 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 2 p.m. 2 p.m.

Northwestern State Demons

• With an improvement of five wins in 2010 over the 2009 season, Northwestern State tied Maryland for the fourth most improved record in NCAA Division I football last season. • The Demons’ first four wins in 2010 were by a total of 24 points with each outcome decided in the final two minutes or overtime.

Derek Rose

Season Outlook The Demons stepped onto the field in the season finale with the opportunity to win a share of the conference championship, and claim a berth in the NCAA Division I playoffs, by winning. That proved too tall an order facing top-10 Stephen F. Austin on the road, but there was no masking the progress made in the second half of 2010 by a young and resilient Northwestern squad.

• Northwestern State senior linebacker Yaser Elqutub won the Southland Conference’s Steve McCarty Citizenship Award for 2010-11, and was also recognized in May as one of 133 Newman Civic Fellows from around the country based on his community service activities. • Elqutub and senior tight end Justin Aldredge are returning Academic All-District VI selections. • The Demons have 23 players who have played as true freshmen in either 2009 (13) or 2010 (10) on their 2011 roster.

That was then, this is now. While past performance is a prime indicator of future success, it’s no guarantee. The Demons face new challenges in 2011, beginning with an imposing run-up to a wide-open, rugged Southland season.

• Junior linebacker Derek Rose was the first Northwestern sophomore since return specialist Terrence McGee (2000) to win All-America honors.

But there are many reasons to believe last year was a turning point, and 2011 will mark the return to championship contention for Northwestern football. Athlon Sports has already tapped the Demons as the team to beat in the Southland, based on 59 returning letterwinners, including 16 starters.

• Last year, Northwestern averaged 19 yards per play on its first offensive snap of the game.

Then blend in some accomplished veterans, and the stock rises even faster. Junior linebacker Derek Rose not only broke into the starting lineup last season, he broke onto the national scene with his bone-rattling hits and his cerebral play. Rose became the first sophomore All-American at Northwestern since current Buffalo Bills starting cornerback Terrence McGee earned that distinction as a record-setting return specialist in 2000. With 138 tackles, averaging 13.4 in the final 10 games, Rose bloomed quickly.

Aldredge, senior wide receiver T.C. Henry and sophomore receiver Louis Hollier head the list of primary targets for Harris, the fiercely competitive lefty who is on pace to threaten school career records for passing and total offense. A stable of experienced and explosive running backs provide balance for the Demons’ multiple attack.

• The Demons have won 70 percent (49-20) of their home games at Turpin Stadium since the start of the 1998 season. • Former Southland Conference coach of the year Jay Thomas (2005, Nicholls) is in his second season as the defensive line coach and assistant head coach-defense for the Demons. • Northwestern alumnus Jackie Smith (1962) was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1994 after a 17-year career as a trendsetting tight end in St. Louis and Dallas. • Two Northwestern greats, linebacker Gary Reasons and tailback Joe Delaney, are members of the College Football Hall of Fame. • Eight former Demons have won Pro Bowl honors, including active Buffalo Bills cornerback/ kick returner Terrence McGee.

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History & Records

Alongside him is former walkon Yaser Elqutub, a pre-med major whose nose for the ball on defense and special teams is surpassed only by his passion for community service and academic achievement. He and senior tight end Justin Aldredge were FCS Academic All-Stars last fall, both bumping up near 4.0 grade-point averages in demanding fields of study.

• Northwestern has scored on its first possession of the game nine times in 22 games under offensive coordinator Todd Cooley.

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The 2011 Demons are young and experienced. There are 23 players who got significant action as true freshmen in each of the last two seasons. Among those are all-star candidates like junior quarterback Paul Harris, junior receiver Phillip Harvey, and four of the five starting offensive linemen sandwiched around savvy senior center Zach Case. Also high on that list of former fab freshmen are secondary standouts Jamaal White, Brashard Booker and Cortez Paige, rising junior defensive tackle Quinn Anthony and junior kicker John Shaughnessy.

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Northwestern tied Maryland for the fourth-best improvement in Division I football last season, winning five more times than in 2009. The first four of those triumphs were nail-biters, settled in the final minute of regulation or in (double) overtime. Three of the five wins came on the road, including a comeback 24-19 victory at nationally ranked Central Arkansas.

2011 Preview

With four consecutive wins coming down the stretch last season, Northwestern State seemed to have turned the corner under second-year coach Bradley Dale Peveto.

• Demon football is two wins shy of 500 victories all-time since 1907 (498-416-22), beginning its 103rd season of competition.

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About the Demons

The Peveto File Birthdate:.................................... Dec. 28, 1962 Hometown:............................Beaumont, Texas High School:............................ Orangefield High College:............................................ SMU, 1987 Wife:......................................................Melissa Children:..............................Payton Marie, Jake

Career Record Year School Overall 2009 Northwestern State 0-11 2010 Northwestern State 5-6 Totals 5-17 (.227)

History & Records

SLC 0-7 4-3 4-10 (.286)

Coaching History Name John W. Coolidge J.H. Griffith Dr. C.G. Pool H. Lee Prather Harry Turpin Jack Clayton Glenn Gossett George Doherty A.L. Williams Sam Goodwin Steve Roberts Scott Stoker Bradley Dale Peveto

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Northwestern State Demons

Bradley Dale Peveto

Years Record 1907-08 1-3-1 1909 4-1-0 1910-12 11-7-2 1913-33 75-50-2 1934-56 100-92-11 1957-66 58-35-2 1967-71 31-14-1 1972-74 15-17-0 1975-82 39-45-0 1983-99 102-88-3 2000-01 14-9-0 2002-08 43-38-0 2009-present 5-17-0

Bradley Dale Peveto Northwestern State Head Coach Third Season Alma Mater: SMU, 1986 Career Record: 5-17 (Two Seasons) Record at NSU: 5-17 (Two Seasons) He’s a captain of enthusiasm. He’s a human energy burst. He’s a passionate leader. He’s a documented coaching whiz on defense and special teams. He’s all in, for the long haul. And he’s going to do it the right way. Those qualities have all been evident from the time Bradley Dale Peveto strode to the podium in front of 250 people on Dec. 22, 2008 to shake the hand of Northwestern State director of athletics Greg Burke before making his first remarks as the Demons’ head football coach. The Demons’ 2009 signing class, put together in six weeks after Peveto was hired, was ranked No. 1 in Football Championship Subdivision by Rivals.com experts. The 2010 class was rated No. 4 nationally among FCS schools by Rivals.com. In 2011, Rivals.com stopped ranking FCS signing classes – but Peveto and staff didn’t stop signing highly recruited prospects. Peveto is a former LSU co-defensive coordinator whose highly successful 23-year college football coaching career includes the Tigers’ 2007 BCS national championship and Northwestern State’s semifinal berth in the Division I playoffs in 1998. His latest accomplishment is entering the conversation for the national Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award from The Sports Network last November, as the Demons were surging in a stretch run that brought them to the brink of a championship and postseason play. Northwestern entered the final game of the 2010 season with the opportunity to win a share of the Southland Conference crown, and advance to the Division I playoffs, but could not overcome top 10 Stephen F. Austin on the road. Still, the accomplishment Peveto is more proud about is having the Demons rank as the nation’s fourth most-improved team in Division I last season, winning five more games than in 2009. Right alongside that feat: having one of the most improved Academic Progress Rate scores among any FCS football program in his first year. That 42 percent jump was reported in May’s APR release by the NCAA and ranks seventh among the 117 FCS programs in Division I. Peveto is the 13th head coach in the 102-year history of intercollegiate football at Northwestern. He was defensive coordinator for the Demons from 1996-98 under the school’s winningest head coach, Sam Goodwin. Northwestern won the Southland Conference championship and reached the Division I playoffs in 1997 and 1998, going 12-2 in the Southland and 19-7 overall in those seasons. The 1998 team, outright Southland champions, finished with a No. 3 national ranking after reaching No. 2 at the outset of the national playoffs, hosting three postseason games in Turpin Stadium before a fourthquarter 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. 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. In his three years as defensive coordinator at Northwestern, Peveto’s defense quickly earned the nickname “Purple Swarm” and coined the phrase “Swarm, Baby, Swarm” for his attacking defensive style, which had Northwestern ranked nationally in several statistical categories during each of his three seasons. Four of his players earned All-America honors. Under his direction, the Demon defense also set single-game records for fewest yards allowed, fewest rushing yards allowed, and most quarterback sacks. Northwestern 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.

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Northwestern State Demons

Sr., 6-2, 290 Center Morgan City, La. Central Catholic HS

Derek Rose

QB RB WR WR WR TE RT RG C LG LT

Paul Harris. Brad Henderson Sidney Riley. D.J. Palmer Phillip Harvey. Trevor Goodie T.C. Henry. Spencer Harrell Louis Hollier. Javon Jilbert Justin Aldredge. Jake Bryan Tchissakid Player. Jesse Hernandez Larry Calcote. Caleb Stanfield Zach Case. John McLendon Destry Hesskew. Josh Cunningham Blayne Cole. Sherard Sorrells

Defense

Returning All-America selection ... voted by teammates as team’s defensive most valuable player in 2010 ... earned first-team All-Southland and All-Louisiana honors ... his 138 tackles led the Southland and ranked 14th nationally despite opening the season with only four stops at Air Force ... had 10 tackles for loss, best among the Demons ... broke up three passes, had six QB hurries ... his 138 tackles (85 solos) were the most at Northwestern since 1991 ... became first sophomore since 2000 to earn All-America honors ... career-high 18 tackles vs. Nicholls State and vs. McNeese ... 17 vs. Samford ... 15 tackles, one sack, two tackles for loss, two pass breakups, and a QB hurry in 16-3 win at Texas State, earning him Louisiana defensive player of the week honors.

Jr., 6-0, 192 Safety Garland, Texas South Garland HS

Ricky Issac. Comist Broadway Denzell Hawkins. Justin Evans Quinn Anthony. Lesley Deamer Wade Williams. Mike Adams Yaser Elqutub. Pat Black Derek Rose. Wa’Derrious Sellers Lamont Simmons. Tyler Smith Cashas Pollard. Rico Albert Jeremy Lane. Frederick Thomas Brashard Booker. Bert White Jamaal White. Calvin Morton

Special Teams

K P LS H KR PR

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37 35 63 35 89 94 26 88 5 11 5 24

John Shaughnessy. Andy Wickman Nick Russo. Andy Wickman David Larsen. Justin Warner Phil LeBlanc. Dane Daigle Phillip Harvey. T.C. Henry Phillip Harvey. Jeremy Lane

History & Records

Second-team All-Southland selection in 2010 ... earned team’s most improved award for 2010 as chosen by coaching staff ... fourth on the team with 64 tackles (43 solo) ... led Demons with three interceptions, and 38 return yards ... made 56 pass breakups, forced one fumble, notched one QB hurry, and two tackles for loss (-4) ... made a sensational leaping pickoff, first of his career, vs. Samford after injuring his wrist earlier in the game ... had two interceptions at Southeastern Louisiana, with the second one resulting in a 75-yard TD ... after he snatched it, ran 27 yards and lateraled to Cortez Paige, who covered the remaining 58 yards to the end zone.

92 60 95 42 75 93 87 90 51 45 56 53 25 43 19 40 24 29 21 10 2 14

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DE DT NG DE WLB MLB SLB CB CB DB DB

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Jr., 5-11, 229 Linebacker New Orleans, La. Walker HS

Jamaal White

Offense 13 10 33 28 5 16 11 81 17 84 3 47 79 74 76 61 77 73 67 66 69 65

2011 Preview

Case was voted by his teammates as the 2010 team offensive most valuable player and was an honorable mention All-Southland pick last season ... returning for his second year as the starting center ... has been a starting offensive lineman since midway through his true freshman season and started at guard and tackles his first two years ... Demons’ highest-grading and most consistent offensive lineman in each of the last two seasons, while playing alongside graduated 2010 AllAmerica guard Michael Booker ... a natural leader whose great quickness combines with a love for physical play and intelligence to anchor Northwestern’s offensive front ... five 2010 games with 90 percent-plus grades, including career-best 98 percent on 66 snaps in win at No. 22 Central Arkansas.

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Northwestern State Demons 2010 Team Statistics Scoring Points Per Game

NSU 194 17.6

OPP 302 27.5

First Downs Rushing Passing Penalty

186 66 100 20

239 98 107 34

1,168 1,412 244 369 3.2 106.2 7

1,893 2,123 230 466 4.1 172.1 20

Passing Yardage 2,435 Comp-Att-Int 204-375-19 Average Per Pass 6.5 Average Per Catch 11.9 Average Per Game 221.4 TDs Passing 17

2,511 188-349-4 7.2 13.4 228.3 16

Rushing Yardage Yards gained rushing Yards lost rushing Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Average Per Game TDs Rushing

Total Offense Total Plays Average Per Play Average Per Game

3,603 744 4.8 327.5

4,404 815 5.4 400.4

Kick Return Average Punt Return Average INT Return Average

19.8 9.2 27.8

19.6 6.8 11.9

Fumbles-Lost

18-9

13-9

Penalties-Yards Average Per Game

102-972 88.4

93-936 85.1

Punts-Yards Average Per Punt Net punt average

70-2,865 40.9 34.7

64-2,495 39.0 34.5

Time of Possession 28:17 31:43 Third-Down Conv Third-Down Pct Fourth-Down Conv Fourth-Down Pct

56/167 34%

11/23 48%

12/26 46%

15-119

22-129

Touchdowns Scored

Field Goals-Attempts

5-9

15-17

Sacks By-Yards

History & Records

50/163 31%

Score By Quarters 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Total NSU 66 48 38 29 13 194 OPP 48 88 79 77 10 302

2010 Results Date Sept. 4 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 13 Nov. 20

5-6 Overall, 4-3 Southland

Opponent Score at Air Force 21-65 L Samford 7-19 L Tarleton W 17-14 at North Dakota 24-49 L McNeese State* 7-24 L at No. 22 Central Arkansas* W 24-19 at Texas State* W 16-3 Sam Houston State* WOT 23-20 at Southeastern La.* W 35-16 Nicholls State* 7-37 L at No. 5 Stephen F. Austin* 13-36 L

Overall 0-1-0 0-2-0 1-2-0 1-3-0 1-4-0 2-4-0 3-4-0 4-4-0 5-4-0 5-5-0 5-6-0

Conf. 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 2-1-0 3-1-0 4-1-0 4-2-0 4-3-0

Time Attend. 3:43 40,236 3:10 9,097 3:02 7,056 3:12 7,966 2:46 7,848 3:11 8,722 2:58 14,008 3:04 9,151 2:49 3,951 2:59 7,501 3:25 11,687

2010 Individual Statistics Rushing

Name Endsley, Sterling Harris, Paul Morris, Rumeall Riley, Sidney Palmer, D.J. Total Opponents

G Att Gain 11 93 316 10 87 347 11 56 272 11 49 160 10 28 124 11 369 1,412 11 466 2,123

Loss 25 84 16 9 3 244 230

Name Harris, Paul Wolfe, Tyler Total Opponents

G 10 9 11 11

Name Brown, Bradley Harvey, Phillip Aldredge, Justin Henry, T.C. Hollier, Louis Total Opponents

G 11 8 11 10 11 11 11

No 48 25 22 21 15 204 188

Name Rose, Derek Booker, Brashard Elqutub, Yaser White, Jamaal Love, Ledell

G 11 11 11 10 11

Solo Asst 77 44 42 28 40 19 36 17 29 20

Name White, Jamaal Lane, Jeremy Total Opponents

G 10 11 11 11

No 3 1 4 19

Net Avg 291 3.1 263 3.0 256 4.6 151 3.1 121 4.3 1,168 3.2 1,893 4.1

Passing

Effic Att-Cmp-Int 124.75 146-258-10 93.24 51-102-6 113.77 204-375-19 127.14 188-349-4

Pct 56.6 50.0 54.4 53.9

Yds 1,821 550 2,435 2,511

Receiving

Yds Avg 454 9.5 312 12.5 289 13.1 445 21.2 184 12.3 2,435 11.9 2,511 13.4

Tackles

Interceptions

Tot 121 70 59 53 49

Yds Avg 38 12.7 15 15.0 111 27.8 227 11.9

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TD 2 4 1 0 0 7 20

TD 3 1 4 2 1 17 16

Long Avg/G 25 26.5 34 26.3 58 23.3 12 13.7 28 12.1 58 106.2 74 172.1

TD Long Avg/G 13 68 182.1 3 56 61.1 17 68 221.4 16 76 228.3 Long Avg/G 49 41.3 66 39.0 35 26.3 68 44.5 33 16.7 68 221.4 76 228.3

TFL (Yds) 8.0 (36) 3.0 (5) 4.5 (12) 2.0 (4) 5.5 (9) TD 0 0 1 0

Sacks (Yds) 2 (18) 0 (0) 1 (5) 0 (0) 1 (3) Long 27 15 58 50

Northwestern State Demons Alphabetical Roster

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No. 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 7 9 10 10 11 13 14 15 15 17 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 31 32 33 35 36 37 40 42 43 45 46 47 49 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 59 61 62 65 66 67 69 72 73 74 75 77 78 79 81 82 83 84 85 87 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99

Numerical

Name Keenan Gibson Jeremy Lane Jamaal White Justin Aldredge Rumeall Morris Phillip Harvey Joe Brown Don Canyon Patrick Black Rondarious Morris Brad Henderson Bert White T.C. Henry Paul Harris Calvin Morton Grant Chaisson Wilbur Myers Louis Hollier Cashas Pollard Cortez Paige Brashard Booker Brian Joseph Rico Albert Brant Legendre Phil LeBlanc Sidney Riley D.J. Palmer Fisher Romar Sterling Endsley Kyle Howard Andy Wickman Zach Savoie John Shaughnessy Chris Dever Justin Evans Tyler Smith Lamont Simmons Ragan Robichaux Jake Bryan Michael Potter Yaser Elqutub Tyler Roussel Wa’Derrious Sellers Anthony Gilbert Reggie Toomer Derek Rose Keland Johnson Jacob Merriman Caleb Stanfield Kendrick Henderson Sherard Sorrells Josh Cunningham Destry Hesskew Blayne Cole Larry Calcote John McLendon Jesse Hernandez Quinn Anthony Zach Case Xavier Jefferson Tchissakid Player Spencer Harrell Trevor Eickman Tucker Nims Larry Copeland JaMarcus Williams Wade Williams David Larsen Mike Adams Cornist Broadway Ricky Issac Lesley Deamer Justin Warner D. J. Hawkins Andrew Bletsch Sasha Erler Damon Medcafe Deon Simon

Pos. QB CB S TE RB WR S QB LB RB QB S WR QB S QB S WR S DB S CB CB FB CB RB RB RB RB TE K WR K/P TE DE LB LB LB TE DB LB S LB DE LB LB DE LB OL C OL OL OL OL OL OL OL DL OL OL OL WR TE TE WR WR DL TE DE DE DL DL DS DL DT OL DT DT

History & Records

Cl. Hometown/Last School Sr. Cuthbert, Ga./Arkansas State So. Paulina, La./Lutcher Sr. Ruston, La./Cedar Creek Jr. Rusk, Texas/Rusk So. Jackson, Miss./Forest Hill Fr. Santa Fe, Texas/Santa Fe Jr. Terrell, Texas/Terrell So. Monroe, La./Ouachita Parish Fr. Longview, Texas/Longview Jr. Pollock, La./LSU Jr. Natchez, Miss./Trinity Episcopal Fr. Dallas, Texas/Lincoln Sr. Morgan City, La./Central Catholic Fr. Thibodaux, La./E.D. White So. Overton, Texas/Kilgore Fr. Bassfield, Miss./Bassfield So. Smithdale, Miss./Parklane Academy So. Amite, La./Amite Fr. Houston, Texas/Northshore So. Garland, Texas/Garland Sr. Houston, Texas/Cinco Ranch Sr. Carrollton, Texas/Newman Smith So. Elmshorn, Germany/Handelsschule Brecht So. Haynesville, La./Haynesville Fr. Houston, Texas/Northshore Jr. Lancaster, Texas/Lancaster Jr. Baton Rouge, La./Catholic Jr. Baton Rouge, La./Tara Jr. Lancaster, Texas/Lancaster Jr. Houston, Texas/Westfield Jr. Starkville, Miss./East Mississippi CC-Scooba Fr. Carthage, Texas/Carthage Sr. Crockett, Texas/Kilgore CC Sr. Humble, Texas/Humble Jr. Canton, Texas/Canton Jr. Lafayette, La./Acadiana Sr. Chula Vista, Calif./Grossmont College Sr. Cypress, Texas/Newton Fr. Franklinton, La./Franklinton So. Forest, Miss./Forest Fr. New Orleans, La./Brother Martin Sr. Tyler, Texas/Tyler John Tyler Sr. Longview, Texas/Longview Sr. Metairie, La./Holy Cross So. Baton Rouge, La./Parkview Baptist So. Pearl, Miss./Pearl Fr. Denton, Texas/Denton Ryan Fr. Lindale, Texas/Lindale Fr. Bogalusa, La./Bogalusa So. Bogalusa, La./Bogalusa So. Baton Rouge, La./Glen Oaks Fr. Bassfield, Miss./Bassfield So. Lafayette, La./St. Thomas More Jr. Houston, Texas/Langham Creek So. Many, La./Many So. Cedar Hill, Texas/Cedar Hill Sr. Tatum, Texas/Tatum Sr. Monroe, La./Wossman Jr. Columbia, Miss./Columbia Fr. Kingwood, Texas/Kingwood Park Fr. Port Arthur, Texas/Port Arthur Memorial Jr. New Orleans, La./O.P. Walker Fr. LaPlace, La./St. Charles Catholic Fr. Shreveport, La./Captain Shreve Fr. Monroe, La./Neville Jr. Shreveport, La./C.E. Byrd Sr. New Orleans, La./Tulane Fr. Baton Rouge, La./Glen Oaks So. Cedar Hill, Texas/Cedar Hill Sr. Austin, Texas/Navarro CC So. Natchitoches, La./Natchitoches Central Jr. Alexandria, La./Alexandria Senior So. Provencal, La./ LSU Jr. Baton Rouge, La./Redemptorist Jr. Garland, Texas/South Garland Fr. Houston, Texas/Cypress Ridge Fr. Houston, Texas/Westside Jr. Groveton, Texas/Groveton Manvel

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Wt. 256 181 230 296 201 275 183 231 180 230 284 240 308 190 277 175 269 288 228 225 235 221 280 225 205 245 161 196 161 272 210 307 188 285 295 205 256 227 270 245 175 175 216 172 236 256 290 215 195 201 196 181 262 181 195 294 192 187 219 190 210 229 203 175 202 181 200 310 222 284 289 223 238 196 192 187 180 235

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

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Pos. DE CB TE DL LB DT S DE S TE OL QB OL QB OL WR OL DL TE TE LB RB OL DE QB DE WR QB WR DL QB C WR OL OL WR TE DL OL DE CB CB TE CB FB OL DT LB WR RB S S TE DB RB OL CB DB RB LB RB LB S WR LB K/P LB DT LB OL OL LB DS S S PK WR DL

Southland Conference

Name Mike Adams Rico Albert Justin Aldredge Quinn Anthony Patrick Black Andrew Bletsch Brashard Booker Cornist Broadway Joe Brown Jake Bryan Larry Calcote Don Canyon Zach Case Grant Chaisson Blayne Cole Larry Copeland Josh Cunningham Lesley Deamer Chris Dever Trevor Eickman Yaser Elqutub Sterling Endsley Sasha Erler Justin Evans Keenan Gibson Anthony Gilbert Spencer Harrell Paul Harris Phillip Harvey D.J. Hawkins Brad Henderson Kendrick Henderson T.C. Henry Jesse Hernandez Destry Hesskew Louis Hollier Kyle Howard Ricky Issac Xavier Jefferson Keland Johnson Brian Joseph Jeremy Lane David Larsen Phil LeBlanc Brant Legendre John McLendon Damon Medcafe Jacob Merriman Rondarious Morris Rumeall Morris Calvin Morton Wilbur Myers Tucker Nims Cortez Paige D.J. Palmer Tchissakid Player Cashas Pollard Michael Potter Sidney Riley Ragan Robichaux Fisher Romar Derek Rose Tyler Roussel Zach Savoie Wa’Derrious Sellers John Shaughnessy Lamont Simmons Deon Simon Tyler Smith Sherard Sorrells Caleb Stanfield Reggie Toomer Justin Warner Bert White Jamaal White Andy Wickman JaMarcus Williams Wade Williams

No. 90 24 3 75 7 96 21 91 6 47 72 6 77 15 69 84 66 93 40 82 51 32 97 42 1 54 81 13 5 95 10 62 11 74 67 17 33 92 78 57 22 1 89 26 25 73 98 59 9 4 14 15 83 20 28 79 19 49 27 46 31 56 52 36 53 37 45 99 43 65 61 55 94 10 2 35 85 87

Sam Houston State Bearkats Southland Conference

University Information

Dr. Dana Gibson

School:...........................................Sam Houston State University Location:.............................................................Huntsville, Texas Population:........................................................................ 35,078 Founded:.............................................................................. 1879 Joined Southland:................................................................. 1987 Enrollment:........................................................................ 17,214 Nickname:...................................................................... Bearkats Colors:................................................................ Orange & White President:........................................................... Dr. Dana Gibson Athletics Director:................................................ Bobby Williams Faculty Representative:......................................Dr. James Bexley Senior Woman Administrator:............................ Chris Thompson Ticket Office Phone:...............................................936-294-1729

History & Records

2010 Review

team Previews

2011 Preview

Team Information

Dr. James Bexley

Bobby Williams

Head Coach:................................................................ Willie Fritz Alma Mater, Year:......................................Pittsburgh State, 1983 Record at School, Year in 2011:.......................................6-5, 2nd Career Record, Year in 2011:................................ 142-57-1, 19th Southland Conference Record, Years:................................. 4-3, 1 Football Office Phone:............................................936-294-1735 Coaching Staff.................................................Name, Alma Mater Assistant Head Coach................................................ Jeff Conway Northwestern Missouri, 1981 Offensive Coordinator.............................................Bob DeBeese Texas State, 1982 Defensive Coordinator............................................... Scott Stoker Northwestern State, 1990 Secondary..................................................................Ben Beasley McNeese State, 2002 Defensive Line.................................................... Johnny Jernigan Stephen F. Austin, 1994 Running Backs.................................................. Anthony Johnson Texas, 2005 Defensive Line................................................... Derek Warehime Tulsa, 2006

Football Information

First Year of Football:............................................................ 1912 First Year of Southland Football:.......................................... 1987 All-Time Record, Years:.........................................446-443-34, 95 All-Time Southland Record, Years:..............................70-81-1, 24 2010 Overall Record:...............................................................6-5 2010 Southland Record, Place:.........................................4-3, 3rd Southland Conference Championships, Last:................... 3, 2004 NCAA Division I Playoff Appearances, Last:...................... 4, 2004 Offensive Formation:.......................................................Multiple Defensive Formation:......................................................Multiple

Chris Thompson

Starters Returning Total:................................... 23 Offense:.............................. 11 Defense:............................... 9 Special Teams:...................... 3

Letterwinners Returning Total:................................... 46 Offense:.............................. 22 Defense:............................. 19 Special Teams:...................... 5

Starters Lost Total:..................................... 3 Offense:................................ 0 Defense:............................... 2 Special Teams:...................... 1

Letterwinners Lost Total:................................... 10 Offense:................................ 4 Defense:............................... 5 Special Teams:...................... 1

Elliot T. Bowers Stadium

Stadium Information

Stadium:.................................................Elliot T. Bowers Stadium Year Opened:........................................................................ 1986 Record at Stadium, Years:........................Won 88, Lost 42, Tied 1 Capacity:............................................................................ 14,000 Surface:.................................................................. RealGrass Pro Press Box Phone:....................................................936-294-1838

Media Relations

Football Contact:.......................................................Paul Ridings E-Mail:............................................................. ridings@shsu.edu Office Phone:..........................................................936-294-1764 Office Fax:...............................................................936-294-3538 Cell:......................................................................................... N/A Other SIDs:.............................................................Jason Barfield Website:.................................................... www.gobearkats.com

Paul Ridings

2011 Schedule

Date Day Opponent Sept. 1 Thu. Western Illinois (SLCTV) Sept. 10 Sat. OPEN Sept. 17 Sat. Central Arkansas* Sept. 24 Sat. at New Mexico Oct. 1 Sat. UTSA Oct. 8 Sat. vs. Stephen F. Austin*1 (SLCTV) Oct. 15 Sat. Nicholls St.* (HC) Oct. 22 Sat. at McNeese St.* Oct. 29 Sat. Lamar* Nov. 5 Sat. at Southeastern La.* Nov. 12 Sat. Northwestern St.* Nov. 19 Sat. at Texas St. 1 at Reliant Stadium, Houston, Texas

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Time 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 4 p.m. 6 p.m. 2 p.m. 2 p.m. 7 p.m. 2 p.m. 7 p.m. 2 p.m. 3 p.m.

Sam Houston State Bearkats

Tim Flanders

Season Outlook

• Bearkat special teams blocked punts and returned the blocks for touchdowns twice during the 2010 season. The two blocks marked the return of the “block party,” a Bearkat special teams tradition established when Willie Fritz was special teams coordinator for Sam Houston in 1991 and 1992. The “block party” saw Sam Houston block 80 punts, field goals and extra points in the 14 seasons from 1991 to 2004.

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History & Records

• Brandon Closner, senior return specialist from Arlington, ranked No. 2 in the Southland in punt returns (11.5 average) and No. 3 in both kickoff returns (25.8) and all-purpose yards (126.5). He set school records for most punt return yards (380) and kickoff return yards (981) in one season. He begins his senior season ranked No. 3 in Sam Houston career punt return yards (486) and No. 4 in career kickoff return yards (1,244).

2010 Review

• Sam Houston’s blitzing defense totaled 31 sacks in 2010, the most by a Bearkat defense since the 2001 Southland championship season when Sam Houston totaled 44. In the Bearkats’ 26-7 victory at Nicholls, the defense tied a Southland record and set a school mark by rolling up 12 sacks. The previous school record was 10 sacks against Mississippi Valley State in 2002. Northwestern State originally set the Southland record with 12 sacks against SFA in 1997.

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• Sam Houston’s 85-game rivalry with Stephen F. Austin is the oldest Football Championship Subdivision series in Texas. Last year, the Bearkat-Lumberjack rivalry brought 24,685 fans to Reliant Stadium in Houston, the largest crowd ever in the state’s history for an FCS battle. The event provided a stage for Sam Houston to gain exposure in a city in which more than 65,000 university alumni call home. The series began in 1923 and will see its 86th renewal Saturday Oct. 8, again at Reliant Stadium.

2011 Preview

In his first season as head coach at Sam Houston State in 2010, Willie Fritz fielded one of the youngest Southland Conference squads ever. Only 29 returning lettermen and six seniors dotted the 90-man roster. The first day of fall practice there were more newcomers in camp than veterans. But that group of youngsters responded to the challenge by meshing together into a squad that won six of its final nine games. Picked to finish next to last in the preseason polls, Sam Houston tied for third in the league race. The three conference losses were decided by a total of only 14 points (losses by a field goal to SFA and Northwestern State and by five points to McNeese). Now, for their second season, Fritz and his staff welcome back 11 starters on offense, nine on defense and three special teams starters plus 23 other returning lettermen. That includes Tim Flanders, the conference co-freshman of the year, who rushed for 948 yards and scored 13 rushing touchdowns; quarterback Brian Bell, who led the team with 1,371 yards passing; receiver Seth Patterson, who caught 35 passes for 370 yards, and all-conference kick return specialist Brandon Closner, who averaged 11.5 yards returning punts and 25.8 yards on kickoff returns. In 2011, the coach’s top goal is to become more explosive on both sides of the line of scrimmage. Sam Houston led the Southland in rushing defense in 2010, allowing only 100.1 yards per game. But opponents averaged 261.3 yards per game in the air. The Bearkats look to have a strong running game again. Flanders set a school record with seven 100-yard rushing performances and the highest season rushing total ever by a Bearkat freshman. Sophomores Ridgeway Frank and Ryan Wilson give Sam Houston two more experienced runners. Sam Houston’s top six receivers return, including starters Seth Patterson, Kevin Matthews and Richard Sincere. Watson, a senior center and second-team All-Southland selection, is back to lead the offensive line. Junior tackles Dan Jenkins and Kaleb Hopson and senior guard Chris Crockett joined Travis as starters last year. Defensively, 11 of the top 12 team leaders in tackles are back. Junior free safety Kenneth Jenkins earned first-team all-conference honors and senior linebacker Will Henry and junior defensive lineman J.T. Cleveland were voted to the second team. Junior cornerbacks Darnell Taylor and Dax Swanson and sophomore strong safety Bookie Sneed all were honorable mention all-conference selections. Taylor led the Bearkat defense in total tackles with 64 and Jenkins and Henry added 58 and 48, respectively. Other returning starters on defense include linemen sophomore Gary Lorance and senior Eddie Decambre and senior linebacker Kash David. Special teams look to be a strength as well. Closner, an All-Southland kick returner, ranked No. 2 in the league in punt returns (11.5 average per return) and No. 3 in both kickoff returns (25.8 average per return) and all-purpose yards (126.5 yards per game). Junior kicking specialist Miguel Antonio was an honorable mention All-Southland selection. Junior Matt Foster, the “punter from Down Under” also returns. The Melbourne, Australia, product produced a 38.8 yard average last year. Deep snap specialist sophomore Ken Jones is back as well. After playing only four games in Huntsville at Elliott T. Bowers Stadium in 2010, the Bearkats will play six home games at Bowers this season and travel just 70 miles south to Houston to meet Stephen F. Austin at Reliant Stadium. The Bearkats play host to Western Illinois, a participant in the 2010 NCAA Division I playoffs, in the season opener Sept. 1. Sam Houston also travels to face New Mexico, a member of the Football Bowl Subdivision, in Albuquerque and plays host to UTSA in Huntsville.

• Matt Foster, Sam Houston’s “Punter from Down Under,” played in his first American football game before 42,521 fans in the season opener at Baylor last fall. He boomed a 43-yarder on his first attempt. The 25-year-old, who is the oldest player on the Bearkat team, grew up in Melbourne playing Australian-rules football.

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• Tim Flanders, the conference co-freshman of the year in 2010, set three school records in his debut season as a Bearkat. Flanders posted seven rushing performances of 100 yards or more including six in a row. His season total of 948 net yards rushing and 13 rushing touchdowns were the most ever by a Sam Houston freshman running back.

About the Bearkats

History & Records

2010 Review

team Previews

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Sam Houston State Bearkats The Fritz File Birthday:........................................April 2, 1960 Hometown:.................. Shawnee Mission, Kan. High School:......... Shawnee Mission Northwest College:.................................Pittsburg State ‘83 Wife:........................................................ Susan Children:........................Wesley, Elaine, Brooke

Career Record Year School Overall 1993 Blinn Junior College 6-3-1 1994 Blinn Junior College 9-2-0 1994 Blinn Junior College 12-0-0 1995 Blinn Junior College 12-0-0 Blinn Total 39-5-1

SLC — — — — .878

1997 Central Missouri 1998 Central Missouri 1999 Central Missouri 2000 Central Missouri 2001 Central Missouri 2002 Central Missouri 2003 Central Missouri 2004 Central Missouri 2005 Central Missouri 2006 Central Missouri 2007 Central Missouri 2008 Central Missouri 2009 Central Missouri UCM Total

5-6-0 8-3-0 7-4-0 7-4-0 10-2-0 10-2-0 9-2-0 7-4-0 7-3-0 5-6-0 7-4-0 7-4-0 8-3-0 97-47-0

— — — — — — — — — — — — — .674

2010 Sam Houston State 6-5 SHSU Total 6-5 CAREER TOTAL 142-57-1

4-3 4-3 .713

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 Willie Fritz

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 2005-09 25-28-0 2010-present 6-5-0

Willie Fritz Sam Houston State Head Coach Second Season Alma Mater: Pittsburgh State, 1983 Career Record: 142-57-1 (18 Seasons) Record at SHSU: 6-5 (One Season) Willie Fritz became the 14th head football coach at Sam Houston State on Dec. 18, 2009. During his 29-year coaching career, Fritz has produced an overall record of 226 victories, 81 losses and five ties as both a head coach and an assistant. A proven motivator and recruiter, he has coached championship teams at NCAA Division I, Division II and junior college levels. In his first season as head coach at Sam Houston in 2010, Fritz took a young squad that was picked in preseason to finish next to last in the Southland and directed it to a third-place finish. The Bearkats won six of their final nine games. The three conference losses were decided by a total of only 14 points (losses by a field goal to Stephen F. Austin and Northwestern State and five points to McNeese State). The winningest coach in Central Missouri’s 113-year football history, Fritz rolled up a 97-47 record in 13 seasons as the Mules head coach. In 11 of those seasons, Central Missouri posted winning records. He is the only Central Missouri head coach to produce eight consecutive seasons of seven or more wins. When hired as head coach, Fritz was no stranger to Sam Houston. He served as a graduate assistant for Bearkat squads that went 16-6 in 1984-85 and won the 1985 Gulf Star Conference championship He was the secondary and special teams coach for the Bearkats in 1991 and 1992, helping lead Sam Houston to a Southland Conference championship and starting a special teams success tradition that lasted more than a decade. The “block party” saw Bearkat special teams block 80 punts, field goals and extra points in the 14 seasons from 1991 to 2004. From 1993 to 1996, Fritz was head coach at Blinn College where turned around a program that had gone 5-24-1 in its three previous seasons. Fritz produced a 39-5-1 record and two national junior college championships. In both his final two seasons at Blinn, the Pirates rolled up perfect 12-0 records. For his efforts at Blinn, Fritz has been inducted into the NJCAA Hall of Fame. As head coach at Central Missouri, Fritz led the Mules to their first postseason berth in 32 years when they defeated Minnesota-Duluth in the 2001 Mineral Water Bowl. A year later, Central Missouri earned its first NCAA Division II playoff berth after winning the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) championship. Fritz coached 152 All-MIAA performers including 41 first-team selections and 24 All-Americans. In his 13 years at UCM, the Mules enjoyed an 84 percent graduation rate with three Academic All-Americans, 14 Academic All-Region and 144 MIAA Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll selections. Central Missouri ranked No. 11 in NCAA Division II football attendance. Fritz was the second member of his family to coach at Central Missouri. His father, the late Harry Fritz, was the Mules’ head football coach in 1952 and later become executive director of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Fritz played college football at Pittsburg State University where he was a four-year starter as a defensive back and played on two conference championship teams. He was a student assistant coach for the Gorillas in 1982. Fritz served as an assistant football coach at Shawnee Mission Northwest High School in Kansas in 1983 and at Willis High School in Texas in 1986 and was defensive coordinator at Coffeyville Community College in Kansas from 1987 to 1990.

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Sam Houston State Bearkats

Tim Flanders

Flanders was the Southland Conference Co-Freshman of the Year and was a first-team all-conference pick at running back ... leading rusher in the Southland with 948 yards and 13 TDs on 172 attempts in 10 games last year ... ranked No. 2 in the league in scoring (78 points) and No. 9 in total offense ... school records for most rushing yards in a season by a freshman and most 100-yard rushing performances in one year ... posted six consecutive games with 100 yards rushing or more, also a first in Sam Houston history ... longest run was a 54-yard TD for the opening score in a Bearkat victory over Gardner-Webb.

Jr., 5-10, 195 Safety Galveston, Texas Ball HS

DE DT NG DE WLB MLB WS CB CB DB DB

91 56 59 95 60 99 90 94 21 51 47 36 27 18 17 28 7 42 23 5 38 32

Preston Sanders. E.J. Nduka J.T. Cleveland. John Trotter Gary Lorance. Forbes Baggett Eddie Decambre. Dwight Kennedy Will Henry. Eric Fieilo Kash David. Darius Taylor Mike Littleton. Chuck Obi Bookie Sneed. Chuck Obi Daxton Swanson. Benjamin Griffith Robert Shaw. Randy Stewart Darnell Taylor. Kenneth Jenkins

Special Teams

K P LS H KR PR

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2 98 12 98 63 8 6 19 19 6

Miguel Antonio. Craig Alaniz Matt Foster. Craig Alaniz Ken Jones TBA Seth Patterson TBA Richard Sincere. Brandon Closner Brandon Closner Richard Sincere

History & Records

Jenkins was a first team All-Southland Conference safety as a sophomore in 2010 ... second-leading tackler for Sam Houston State and ranked No. 16 in the Southland with 58 tackles, including four for losses ... season-best output was 11 tackles against both Northwestern State and Central Arkansas ... started 17 games during the past two seasons, totaling 145 tackles ... team’s leading tackler as a true freshman in 2009 ... started the final seven games and played in all 11 contests ... totaled 87 tackles including seven for losses.

Defense

2010 Review

Kenneth Jenkins #32

Brian Bell. Si’Darius Blackshire Tim Flanders. Ryan Wilson Torrance Williams. Kevin Matthews Richard Sincere. Trey Dilfer Grant Merritt. Seth Patterson T.J. Jones. J.D. Standley Kaleb Hopson. Collin Williamson Steve Solomon Dan Jenkins Travis Watson. Justin Havard Chris Crockett. Matt Boyles Dan Jenkins. Riley Smith

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So., 5-9, 208 Running Back Midwest City, Okla. Midwest City HS

QB RB WR WR WR TE RT RG C LG LT

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Closner begins his senior season ranked No. 3 in Sam Houston State career punt return yards (486) and No. 4 in career kickoff return yards (1,244) ... second-team All-Southland selection as return specialist in 2010 ... ranked No. 2 in the league in punt returns (11.5 average per return) and No. 3 in both kickoff returns (25.8 average per return) and all-purpose yards (126.5 yards per game) ... among stat leaders in Football Championship Subdivision, including No. 20 in punt returns, No. 25 in kickoff returns and No. 35 in all-purpose yards ... set school records for most punt return yards (380) and kickoff return yards (981) in one season ... his 1,391 all-purpose yards was the Bearkats’ sixth highest single season total.

Offense 11 1 20 4 10 31 6 13 3 8 83 46 77 62 74 70 73 79 61 76 70 67

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Jr., 5-10, 175 Receiver/Return Specialist Arlington, Texas Seguin HS

Preseason Depth Chart

Brandon Closner #19

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Sam Houston State Bearkats 2010 Team Statistics Scoring Points Per Game

SHSU 295 26.8

OPP 257 23.4

191 107 68 16

199 59 113 27

2,051 2,339 288 484 4.2 186.5 24

1,101 1,417 316 327 3.4 100.1 15

Passing Yardage 1,645 Comp-Att-Int 134-249-5 Average Per Pass 6.6 Average Per Catch 12.3 Average Per Game 149.5 TDs Passing 8

2,874 203-404-9 7.1 14.2 261.3 18

First Downs Rushing Passing Penalty Rushing Yardage Yards gained rushing Yards lost rushing Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Average Per Game TDs Rushing

Total Offense Total Plays Average Per Play Average Per Game

3,696 733 5.0 336.0

3,975 731 5.4 361.4

Kick Return Average Punt Return Average INT Return Average

24.2 12.3 32.4

22.5 5.1 14.0

Fumbles-Lost

15-7

17-7

76-701 63.7

77-650 59.1

60-2,326 38.8 36.8

67-2,573 38.4 30.3

Penalties-Yards Average Per Game

2010 Review

Punts-Yards Average Per Punt Net punt average

Time of Possession 33:35 25:36 Third-Down Conv Third-Down Pct Fourth-Down Conv Fourth-Down Pct

History & Records

Sacks By-Yards Touchdowns Scored Field Goals-Attempts

57/161 35%

57/168 34%

6/15 40%

11/23 48%

31-213

13-80

14-23

10-14

Score By Quarters 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Total SHSU 73 109 52 51 10 295 OPP 48 76 70 50 13 257

2010 Results Date Sept. 4 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 13 Nov. 20

6-5 Overall, 4-3 Southland

Opponent at Baylor at Western Illinois Gardner-Webb W at Lamar W at Nicholls State* W Southeastern La.* W vs. No. 4 Stephen F. Austin* at Northwestern State* McNeese State* at Central Arkansas* W Texas State* W

Score 3-34 L 14-56 L 30-14 38-10 26-7 57-7 28-31 L 20-23 LOT 28-33 L 20-13 31-29

Overall 0-1-0 0-2-0 1-2-0 2-2-0 3-2-0 4-2-0 4-3-0 4-4-0 4-5-0 5-5-0 6-5-0

Conf. 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2-1-0 2-2-0 2-3-0 3-3-0 4-3-0

Time Attend. 3:14 42,821 3:00 10,965 3:14 8,030 2:45 17,187 2:49 4,148 3:07 7,457 3:21 24,685 3:04 9,151 2:54 4,228 2:54 6,214 2:46 5,631

2010 Individual Statistics Rushing

Name Flanders, Tim Sincere, Richard Bell, Brian Wilson, Ryan Frank, Ridgeway Total Opponents

G Att Gain 10 172 989 11 42 316 10 71 359 7 44 167 6 33 140 11 484 2,339 11 327 1,417

Loss 41 34 90 19 8 288 316

Name Bell, Brian Randolph, Bryan Total Opponents

G 10 8 11 11

Name Patterson, Seth Matthews, Kevin Pride, Melvis Williams, Torrance Flanders, Tim Total Opponents

G 11 11 10 10 10 11 11

No 35 20 14 13 11 134 203

Name Taylor, Darnell Jenkins, Kenneth Henry, Will Shaw, Robert Cleveland, J.T.

G 11 10 11 11 11

Solo Asst 48 16 37 21 27 21 37 7 19 24

Name Jenkins, Kenneth Shaw, Robert Swanson, Daxton Sneed, Bookie Carmichael, Victor Total Opponents

G 10 11 11 11 11 11 11

No 3 2 2 1 1 9 5

Net Avg 948 5.5 282 6.7 269 3.8 148 3.4 132 4.0 2,051 4.2 1,101 3.4

Passing

Effic Att-Cmp-Int 117.61 110-205-4 115.75 21-35-0 115.90 134-249-5 120.25 203-404-9

Pct 53.7 60.0 53.8 50.2

Yds 1,381 193 1,645 2,874

Receiving

Yds Avg 370 10.6 274 13.7 256 18.3 169 13.0 24 2.2 1,645 12.3 2,874 14.2

Tackles

Interceptions

Tot 64 58 48 44 43

Yds Avg 59 19.7 114 57.0 82 41.0 0 0.0 37 37.0 292 32.4 70 14.0

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TD 13 5 2 0 2 24 15

TD 3 2 1 0 0 8 18

Long Avg/G 54 94.8 67 25.6 26 26.9 25 21.1 21 22.0 67 186.5 69 100.1

TD Long Avg/G 7 64 138.1 1 26 24.1 8 64 149.5 18 95 261.3 Long Avg/G 26 33.6 38 24.9 64 25.6 28 16.9 11 2.4 64 149.5 95 261.3

TFL (Yds) 4.0 (26) 4.0 (13) 11.5 (59) 0 (0) 7.0 (30) TD 0 1 0 0 0 1 0

Sacks (Yds) 3 (20) 1 (3) 4 (44) 0 (0) 5 (26) Long 52 60 78 0 37 78 50

Sam Houston State Bearkats Alphabetical Roster

Hometown/Last School Deer Park, Texas/Deer Park Lovelady, Texas/Lovelady Huntsville, Texas/Huntsville Klein, Texas/Klein Collins China Spring, Texas/China Spring Carthage, Texas/Trinity Valley Southlake, Texas/Carroll Bellville, Texas/Bellville Houston, Texas/Cy Ridge Crockett, Texas/Crockett Baytown, Texas/Lee Arlington, Texas/Blinn Converse, Texas/Judson Georgetown, Texas/Georgetown Austin, Texas/Austin Dalhart, Texas/Dalhart Spring, Texas/Wofford DeSoto, Texas/DeSoto Waco, Texas/Waco Euless, Texas/Trinity Tatum, Texas/Tatum Midwest City, Okla./Kansas St. Melbourne, Australia/Purdue Spring, Texas/Spring Galveston, Texas Conroe, Texas/Oak Ridge Gilmer, Texas/Gilmer Diboll, Texas/Diboll Dayton, Texas/Dayton Waco, Texas/La Vega Klein, Texas/Klein Early, Texas/Early Bellville, Texas/Bellville Gilmer, Texas/Gilmer Galveston, Texas/Ball Houston, Texas/Cy Creek Del City, Okla./Del City Spring, Texas/Klein Collins Tyler, Texas/Lee Houston, Texas Galveston, Texas/Ball New Boston, Texas/New Boston Freeport, Texas/Brazosport Galveston, Texas/Ball Sugar Land, Texas/Blinn Alvin, Texas/Alvin Wylie, Texas/Wylie Caldwell, Texas/Caldwell Jackson, NJ/Jacksonville Houston, Texas/Alief Taylor Denton, Texas/Guyer Round Rock, Texas/Western Michigan Odessa, Texas/Permian Red Oak, Texas/Red Oak Converse, Texas/Judson Galveston, Texas/Ball Cedar Park, Texas/Cedar Park Del City, Okla./Del City College Station, Texas/A&M Consolidated Huntsville, Texas/Huntsville Conroe, Texas/Conroe Lovelady, Texas/Lovelady Claremont, Calif./Chaffey Madisonville, Texas/Madisonville Magnolia, Texas/Magnolia Waco, Texas/LaVega Argyle, Texas/Argyle Mesquite, Texas/Mesquite Mesquite, Texas/Mesquite Dallas, Texas/Woodrow Wilson Rusk, Texas/Rusk Arp, Texas/Arp Norman, Okla./North Wimberley, Texas/Wimberley LaGrange, Texas/LaGrange Round Rock, Texas/Stony Point Waco, Texas/Connally Carrollton, Texas/Creekview Lago Vista, Texas/Lago Vista

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Numerical

Name Si’Darius Blackshire Miguel Antonio Grant Merritt Ryan Wilson Chris Greet Randy Stewart Richard Sincere Daxton Swanson Seth Patterson Brandon Wilkerson Torrance Williams Brian Bell Matt Foster Trey Diller Melvis Pride Greg Sprowls Desmond Fite Bookie Sneed Brandon Closner Tim Flanders Will Henry Tristan Eche Robert Shaw Vincent Dotson Ridgeway Frank Keyshawn Hill Mike Littleton Chuks Orabuchi Andre Mosley Michael Wade Kevin Matthews Kenneth Jenkins Aaron Mueller Casey Devries Darius Taylor Jeremy Jackson Darnell Taylor Deantry Loche Drew Smith Ben Griffith Jesse Beauchamp J. D. Standley Kash David Tyler Sweatt Collin Callahan Eric Fieilo Josh Browning Gavareon Marshall Emmanuel Omoegbele E. J. Nduka Ishmael Thorns J. T. Cleveland Gary Lorance Chris Crockett Ken Jones Riley Smith Dylan Johnson Dan Jenkins Joey White Travis Watson Steve Solomon Matt Boyles Kaleb Hopson Antonio Chimney Justin Havard Greg Johnson Rickey Smith Stephen Williams T. J. Jones Beau Smith Edward Hebert Dustin Moehlig Shane Young Eddie Decambre Preston Sanders Tim Galvan John Trotter Craig Alaniz Forbes Baggett

Pos. QB K WR RB QB S WR DB WR WR WR QB P WR WR QB CB CB WR RB LB S DB RB RB RB S CB DB S WR S TE DE LB LB S DB CB S LB TE LB TE LB LB DE DE DE DE DE DL DT OT DS OL OT OL OT OT OL OL OT OT OL WR WR WR TE TE WR WR TE DE DL DE DE K DL

History & Records

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2010 Review

Wt. 175 165 270 220 160 220 275 195 225 290 290 170 285 230 245 240 200 175 200 215 182 208 195 160 240 200 160 250 185 210 185 290 210 290 195 250 170 230 235 185 205 270 245 190 205 195 180 230 240 235 165 200 195 245 190 175 218 180 210 290 175 265 210 235 200 161 230 235 195 245 250 195 295 295 185 178 160 185 235

Team Previews

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

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Pos. K K DL LB QB QB OL DE LB OT DL WR OT LB DE DE WR WR S LB CB RB P RB DE QB DB OL WR LB RB OT LB OL DB OT WR DS TE DB S DT DE WR WR WR DB TE DE DE CB WR WR DL DB WR TE CB WR OL CB OL QB TE S DB TE LB S DE DE S OT OT WR WR WR RB TE

Southland Conference

Name Craig Alaniz Miguel Antonio Forbes Baggett Jesse Beauchamp Brian Bell Si’Darius Blackshire Matt Boyles Josh Browning Collin Callahan Antonio Chimney J. T. Cleveland Brandon Closner Chris Crockett Kash David Eddie Decambre Casey Devries Trey Diller Vincent Dotson Tristan Eche Eric Fieilo Desmond Fite Tim Flanders Matt Foster Ridgeway Frank Tim Galvan Chris Grett Ben Griffith Justin Havard Edward Hebert Will Henry Keyshawn Hill Kaleb Hopson Jeremy Jackson Dan Jenkins Kenneth Jenkins Dylan Johnson Greg Johnson Ken Jones T. J. Jones Deantrey Loche Mike Littleton Gary Lorance Gavareon Marshall Kevin Matthews Grant Merritt Dustin Moehlig Andre Mosley Aaron Mueller E. J. Nduka Emmanuel Omoegbele Chuks Orabuchi Seth Patterson Melvis Pride Preston Sanders Robert Shaw Richard Sincere Beau Smith Drew Smith Rickey Smith Riley Smith Bookie Sneed Steve Solomon Greg Sprowls J. D. Standley Randy Stewart Daxton Swanson Tyler Sweatt Darius Taylor Darnell Taylor Ishmael Thorns John Trotter Michael Wade Travis Watson Joey White Brandon Wilkerson Stephen Williams Torrance Williams Ryan Wilson Shane Young

No. 98 2 99 43 11 1 76 53 50 78 59 19 61 47 90 34 13 24 22 51 16 20 12 25 93 5 42 79 85 21 26 77 37 70 32 69 80 63 83 39 27 60 54 31 3 86 29 33 56 55 28 8 14 91 23 6 84 41 81 67 17 74 15 46 5 7 48 36 38 58 95 30 73 72 9 82 10 4 89

Southeastern Louisiana Lions Southland Conference

University Information

Dr. John L. Crain

School:....................................Southeastern Louisiana University Location:................................................................Hammond, La. Population:........................................................................ 20,019 Founded:.............................................................................. 1925 Joined Southland:................................................................. 1997 Enrollment:........................................................................ 15,351 Nickname:............................................................................Lions Colors:.................................................................... Green & Gold President:........................................................... Dr. John L. Crain Athletics Director:......................................................Bart Bellairs Faculty Representative:..........................................Dr. Joe Morris Senior Woman Administrator:................................. Leslie Rolling Ticket Office Phone:...............................................985-549-5466

History & Records

2010 Review

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Team Information

Dr. Joe Morris

Bart Bellairs

Head Coach:............................................................... Mike Lucas Alma Mater, Year:.................................................... Liberty, 1982 Record at School, Year in 2011:....................................16-32/5th Career Record, Year in 2011:............................................... Same Southland Conference Record/Years:................................ 9-19/4 Football Office Phone:............................................985-549-5550 Coaching Staff.................................................Name, Alma Mater Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line....................Allen Rudolph Southern Miss, 1995 Defensive Coordinator/Safeties.................................. Matt Webb William Jewell, 1997 Quarterbacks...............................................................Art Asselta Hofstra, 2001 Cornerbacks................................................................... Tra Boger Tulane, 2006 Linebackers.............................................................Patrick Garvin Belhaven, 2000 Defensive Line........................................................ Brandon Lacy Kansas, 2003 Running Backs......................................................... Tyler Paopao Occidental, 2003 Receivers.......................................................... Tyronee Williams Mars Hill, 1999

Football Information

First Year of Football:............................................................ 1930 First Year of Southland Football:.......................................... 2005 All-Time Record, Years:.........................................309-275-17, 61 All-Time Southland Record, Years:................................... 13-27, 6 2010 Overall Record:...............................................................2-9 2010 Southland Record, Place:................................. 1-6, tied 7th Southland Conference Championships, Last:...................... None NCAA Championships Appearances, Last:........................... None

Strawberry Stadium

Stadium Information

Stadium:....................................................... Strawberry Stadium Year Opened:........................................................................ 1937 Record at Stadium, Years:.......................... 147-90-3 (since 1946) Capacity:.............................................................................. 7,500 Surface:......................................................................... SprinTurf Press Box Phone:...................................... 985-549-2443 or 2444

Media Relations

Football Contact:..................................................... Matt Sullivan E-Mail:........................................................... rsullivan@selu.edu Office Phone:..........................................................985-549-2142 Office Fax:...............................................................985-549-3773 Cell:.........................................................................985-981-0009 Other SIDs:...................................................... Kemmler Chapple Website:...................................................... www.LionSports.net

Date Sept. 3 Sept. 10 Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 5 Nov. 12 Nov. 17

Day Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Thu.

Offensive Formation:.......................................................Multiple Defensive Formation:..............................................................4-3

Leslie Rolling

Starters Returning Total:................................... 11 Offense:................................ 6 Defense:............................... 2 Special Teams:...................... 3

Letterwinners Returning Total:................................... 37 Offense:.............................. 15 Defense:............................. 19 Special Teams:...................... 3

Starters Lost Total:................................... 14 Offense:................................ 5 Defense:............................... 9 Special Teams:...................... 0

Letterwinners Lost Total:................................... 20 Offense:................................ 8 Defense:............................. 12 Special Teams:...................... 0

Matt Sullivan

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2011 Schedule

Opponent at Tulane Savannah St. at Southern Miss at McNeese St.* Lamar* (SLCTV) OPEN at Northwestern St.* Texas St. at Central Arkansas* Sam Houston St.* (HC) at Stephen F. Austin* Nicholls St.* (CST)

Time 2:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m. 3 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m.

Southeastern Louisiana Lions

• Simmie Yarborough passed Felton Huggins as the school’s all-time leader in pass receptions (168) and touchdown receptions (27) during the 2010 campaign. The senior enters the 2011 season with 2,002 receiving yards – 43 shy of Huggins’ record (2,345) set from 2003-05. • Yarborough caught a career-high 60 passes in 2010, the third-most by a Southeastern receiver, trailing All-Americans Felton Huggins (84 receptions in 2004) and Josh Taylor (61 in 2003).

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Season Outlook

• Brandon Collins’ 875 yards receiving in 2010 were the second-most in a single-season behind Felton Huggins’ school record (1,313 yards in 2004). Collins became the first receiver in school history to record three consecutive 100-yard games (115 vs. McNeese State, 164 vs. Central Arkansas, 105 vs. Northwestern State).

• Zeke Jones rushed for eight touchdowns in 2010, tied for the seventh-best mark in school history and the most by a Lion running back since Ray Perkins’ nine touchdowns in 2004.

• Southeastern is 8-0 in home openers since reinstating the program in 2003. The Lions open their five-game home schedule Sept. 10 against Football Championship Subidvision opponent Savannah State in the first-ever meeting on the gridiron between the two schools.

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History & Records

• Southeastern opens the season for the second consecutive year against Conference USA opponent Tulane in the Louisiana Superdome. The Lions will also face Conference USA opponent Southern Miss Sept. 17 in the first meeting between the schools since 2006.

2010 Review

• In his first season with the Lions, Ron Walker recorded 26 kick returns in 2010, tying him with Bret Brian (1981) for the single-season school record. Walker’s 532 kick return yards were the fourth-most in school history, trailing Marquis Powell (610 in 2008), Brian (567 in 1981) and Keylam Davis (554 in 2003).

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• Kicker Seth Sebastian converted nine consecutive field goals to end the 2010 season, including a season-long 47-yarder against Northwestern State. Sebastian led the team in scoring with 57 points as he converted on 27 of 28 extra points and was 10-for-14 in field goals.

2011 Preview

Some household names among fans of Southeastern Louisiana are gone, but there are still some big-name players on board along with a promising group of newcomers on the Lions’ 2011 roster. Southeastern, which was able to redshirt a majority of a 2010 recruiting class that was tabbed No. 1 nationally among schools in the FCS by Rivals.com, will return 38 letterwinners in 2011 for fifth-year coach Mike Lucas. Highlighting the returning group of players is senior All-America candidate Simmie Yarborough – the school’s all-time leader in receptions and touchdown receptions. Lucas welcomes back 14 starters trying to reverse course from a season that saw the Lions finish 2-9 with six losses by a touchdown or less, including three games by a combined four points. On offense, the Lions return a solid nucleus of skill players highlighted by one of the top receiving trios in college football with Yarborough (60 receptions, 709 yards), and deep threats Brandon Collins (56 catches, 875 yards) and Kory Theodore (34 catches, 622 yards) combining for 150 receptions and more than 2,200 yards. Add in fleet-footed Sam Fairley (579 yards rushing) and bruising runner Zeke Jones (380 yards, eight touchdowns), and Southeastern is equipped to put a flourish of points on the scoreboard. Getting the ball in their hands will rely on the arm of junior quarterback Brian Young, who threw for more than 1,000 yards in six games with a pair of starts last season. Young, who served as the backup to Tyler Beatty in 2010, held off a pair of redshirt freshmen in claiming the starting job. Protecting Young will rely on an offensive line that looks to replace four members who started a combined 34 games in 2010. Full-time starter Josh Penton along with part-time starters Paul Roppolo and Marshall Paris return to anchor the offensive line, which lost four-year starter Kevin Hughes and two-year starter Michael Stallworth. Returning letterwinner Gasten Gabriel, along with newcomer Prentiss Hood, will fill the two remaining spots on the line with redshirt freshmen Jarrod Hale and Hunter Craven, along with returning letterwinner Geremy Wilson expected to play a significant role in 2011. On the defensive side, Southeastern must replace veterans Tommy Connors, Mark Newbill, Ryan Godare and Re’Keem Wilson but an athletic group of players, including three key members on the defensive line and cornerback Robert Alford, who missed the entire 2010 season to injury. Finding replacements for nine starters on the defensive side of the ball will be a big priority, but Lucas and his staff have plenty of options to evaluate. Boutwell and Lucas, who both missed significant time to injury, form one of the top inside duos in the Southland Conference. On the outside, Walker and Leavoy are key veterans and bring strong pass rush skills to the team and with the addition of junior college transfers Frank Bryant and Mairo Stovall, the Lions could possess one of the top pass rushing units in the country. Finding replacements on the back end will be most important as the quartet of Connors, Wilson, Curtis Strong and Clint Coleman started a combined 43 games in 2010. The return of Alford, who started nine games at left cornerback in 2009, and the addition of Louisiana native and University of Memphis transfer Todd Washington give the Lions a pair of shutdown corners the team has lacked in recent years. Junior college transfer Kevin Roberts and freshman Marice Sutton came out of spring practice as the starters at safety, but will be challenged by returning letterwinner Jerome Wright along with a slew of newcomers. The Lions special teams got solid play down the stretch from kicker Seth Sebastian and punter Beau Mothe. Both will be looked upon to each elevate their game in 2011 as both possess allconference ability. Giving each of them a push once fall camp begins will be freshman Ryan Adams, a strong-legged freshman from Ohio.

• Yarborough and quarterback Brian Young teamed up for the longest pass completion in school history with a 95-yard touchdown against Sam Houston State. The previous record was a 92-yard pass from Johnny Wells to Andre Lennix against Delta State on Nov. 4, 1978.

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About the Lions

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

Career Record Year School Overall 2006 Southeastern La. *0-3 2007 Southeastern La. 3-8 2008 Southeastern La. 5-7 2009 Southeastern La. 6-5 2010 Southeastern La. 2-9 TOTALS 16-32 (.333) * Took over as interim coach in 2006

History & Records

SLC 0-3 2-5 2-5 4-3 1-6 9-22 (.290)

Coaching History 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

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Southeastern Louisiana Lions

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 16-32-0

Mike Lucas Southeastern Louisiana Head Coach; Fifth Season Alma Mater: Liberty, 1982 Career Record: 16-32 (Four Seasons) Record at SLU: 16-32 (Four Seasons) Entering his fifth full season as head football coach at Southeastern Louisiana, Mike Lucas has continued to strive on a mission of molding a championship-caliber program through a heavy emphasis on in-state recruiting. Named the 14th head football coach in school history on Dec. 14, 2006, his main focus was to quickly stabilize a young program while building a program with new players from a deep pool of talent in the state of Louisiana and the neighboring states along the central Gulf Coast. One look at the Southeastern roster reveals a strong base of players from the Pelican State and the Gulf Coast. Of the players on the 2011 roster, 55 hail from the state of Louisiana with 45 players coming from within a two-hour driving radius of Hammond, La. But with his many years of experience in the Southland Conference, Lucas has the Lions on track as they enter their seventh season in one of the top football conferences in the Football Championship Subdivision. Under Lucas’ guidance, Southeastern improved its overall record each season from 2006-09. After leading Southeastern to a 6-5 record in 2009, its best mark since finishing 7-4 in 2004, Lucas was selected as coach of the year by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association. Lucas has also provided his team with a toughness and determination not seen by most football programs. Lucas’ leadership was never more evident in the 2008 season when he had to step away from the sidelines for the final six games due to having a heart valve procedure. He named then-offensive coordinator Tommy Condell as acting head coach – a move that helped the program maintain its stability. The Lions finished the 2008 campaign with a 5-7 record and were competitive in each game of a 12-game schedule that included opponents Mississippi State and Louisiana Tech from the Football Bowl Subdivision. Despite missing the final six games, Lucas was allowed by his doctors to return to coaching as he assisted Condell and defensive coordinator Matt Webb in the Lions’ regular-season finale at Nicholls State. He was soon given full medical clearance and was quickly back on the recruiting trail before eventually returning to the sidelines in 2009. Officially named head coach at the end of the 2006 campaign after serving the previous two seasons as defensive coordinator, Lucas is familiar with the ingredients that are needed to be a consistent winner in the Southland. Under Lucas’ guidance, Southeastern entered the Southland in 2005 after spending the previous two years as an independent, the majority of the Lions’ defensive numbers improved across the board despite facing a much stiffer schedule including a full-conference slate. As newcomers to the Southland, the Lions were no cubs, especially on defense where they were third overall, behind only conference co-champs Nicholls and Texas State, in total defense, were second in pass efficiency defense, third in rushing defense and first in opponent first downs allowed. Lucas also serves as the liaison to the Career and Academic Planning Center. The CAP Center assists with all advising and tutorial services provided for Southeastern student-athletes. After one year, the team grade-point average had seen a considerable increase, doubling the number of football players attaining a 3.0 GPA. Although the hard work of the players, coaches and staff are critical, at least part of the Lions’ success in 2005 could be attributed to Lucas’ familiarity with the Southland. No stranger to the Southland, Lucas previously served as defensive coordinator and assistant head coach at Sam Houston State for 15 years, repeatedly producing defensive units that ranked among the best in the FCS and Southland Conference. He also coached at Eastern New Mexico, UTEP, Liberty and William & Mary. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Liberty in 1982, majoring in physical education and psychology.

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Southeastern Louisiana Lions

Kory Theodore

Sr., 6-1, 200 Wide Receiver New Orleans, La. West Jefferson HS

Sr., 6-1, 210 Wide Receiver Brookhaven, Miss. Brookhaven HS

DE DT NG DE WLB MLB SLB CB CB DB DB

56 48 53 93 96 99 90 9 19 44 45 39 46 40 13 24 14 1 21 4 7 23

Lindsey Leavoy. Mairo Stovall Tramaine Lucas. Robert Scarpati Devin Boutwell. Jonathan Kinchen Devan Walker. Frank Bryant Walter Smith. Avery Crooks Ricky Irvin. Jordan McClay Tay Alford. John Roberts Robert Alford. T’Darryl Grays Todd Washington. Xavier Brown Kevin Roberts. Jerome Wright Marice Sutton. Tyler Stoddard

Special Teams

K P LS H KR PR

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41 6 8 15 51 60 8 15 10 20 5 27

Seth Sebastian. Ryan Adams Beau Mothe. Matt McCormick Troy Metcalfe. Rogers Mueller Beau Mothe. Matt McCormick Ron Walker. Sam Fairley Brandon Collins. Tre’ Vaughn

History & Records

With 2,002 receiving yards, Yarborough needs 343 yards to become school’s career leader ... also the career leader with 5.4 receptions per game ... among school’s career leaders in total touchdowns (27, sixth) and points (164, sixth) ... in 2010, he was named to the All-Southland and All-Louisiana teams for the third straight year ... led Lions with 60 catches and nine receiving TDs ... finished season with 709 receiving yards and 11.8 yards per catch ... ranked among league leaders in receptions per game (6.0, third), receiving yards per game (70.9, sixth), TDs (nine, fifth) and scoring (54 points, 10th) ... his single-season totals for receptions (third), receiving touchdowns (third), receptions per game (second), receiving yards (fifth) and total TDs (10th) were among the best in school history ... caught four or more passes in all 10 games he played in.

Defense

2010 Review

Simmie Yarborough #88

Brian Young. Jeremy Meyers Zeke Jones. Sam Fairley Kory Theodore. Chris Malott Simmie Yarborough. Reshad Douglas Brandon Collins. Ron Walker Kyle Nichols. David Durden Paul Roppolo. Hunter Craven Corey Boothe. Prestiss Hood Josh Penton. Marshall Paris Marshall Paris. Geremy Wilson Gasten Gabriel. Jarrod Hale

Team Previews

Theodore heads into his senior season ranked among the school’s career leaders in yards per catch (16.0, sixth), receiving yards (1,329, eighth) and receptions (83, 10th) ... was third on the team with 34 catches for 622 yards in 2010 ... scored four TDs and averaged a team-high 18.3 yards per catch ... seventh in the Southland with 56.5 receiving yards per game ... his single season totals for yards per catch (sixth) and receiving yards (ninth) rank among the best in school history ... was named one of the FCS National College Football Offensive Players of the Week after catching two TDs in season opener at Tulane ... recorded seven catches for 164 yards and a TD vs. Lamar ... his yardage total vs. Lamar tied for fourth highest total in school history.

QB RB WR WR WR FB RT RG C LG LT

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Boutwell started four of the nine games he played on the defensive line in 2010 ... third on the team with eight tackles for loss and three sacks ... finished the year with 23 tackles (18 solo) ... had four tackles, including one for loss at Central Arkansas ... also had four tackles and a tackle for loss vs. McNeese State ... credited with four tackles in win over Tennessee-Martin ... both tackles were for loss in Southland Conference victory over Texas State ... had multiple tackles versus Tulane, Texas State and Nicholls State ... posted sacks vs. Texas State, Northwestern State and Nicholls.

Offense 4 16 34 20 81 84 88 18 5 10 36 9 74 55 65 58 78 62 62 67 76 71

Southland Conference

Sr., 6-3, 290 Defensive Tackle Buras, La. South Plaquemines HS

Preseason Depth Chart

Devin Boutwell #96

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Southeastern Louisiana Lions 2010 Team Statistics Scoring Points Per Game

SLU 237 21.5

OPP 324 29.5

First Downs Rushing Passing Penalty

215 77 117 21

215 82 107 26

1,238 1,487 249 365 3.4 112.5 11

1,416 1,755 339 422 3.4 128.7 15

Rushing Yardage Yards gained rushing Yards lost rushing Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Average Per Game TDs Rushing

Passing Yardage 2,762 2,617 Comp-Att-Int 224-435-15 213-368-18 Average Per Pass 6.3 7.1 Average Per Catch 12.3 12.3 Average Per Game 251.1 237.9 TDs Passing 18 20 Total Offense Total Plays Average Per Play Average Per Game

4,000 800 5.0 363.6

4,033 790 5.1 366.6

Kick Return Average Punt Return Average INT Return Average

19.9 6.3 7.2

22.1 5.7 24.3

24-13

16-10

91-769 69.9

86-673 61.2

66-2,461 37.3 33.4

56-2,207 39.4 35.9

Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Average Per Game

2010 Review

Punts-Yards Average Per Punt Net punt average

Time of Possession 27:37 32:23 Third-Down Conv Third-Down Pct Fourth-Down Conv Fourth-Down Pct

History & Records

Sacks By-Yards Touchdowns Scored Field Goals-Attempts

75/186 40%

65/169 38%

7/18 39%

10/22 45%

28-180

19-128

10-14

9-12

Score By Quarters 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Total SLU 45 68 67 57 0 237 OPP 105 93 56 70 0 324

2010 Results Date Sept. 2 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 13 Nov. 18

2-9 Overall, 1-6 Southland

Opponent at Tulane UT Martin W Lamar at Louisiana-Monroe No. 15 Texas State* W at Sam Houston State* McNeese State* at Central Arkansas* Northwestern State* at No. 7 Stephen F. Austin* at Nicholls State*

Score 21-27 L 24-10 28-29 L 20-21 L 49-24 7-57 L 10-13 L 23-30 L 16-35 L 14-51 L 25-27 L

Overall 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-2-0 1-3-0 2-3-0 2-4-0 2-5-0 2-6-0 2-7-0 2-8-0 2-9-0

Conf. 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 1-2-0 1-3-0 1-4-0 1-5-0 1-6-0

Time Attend. 3:05 20,258 2:59 5,320 2:51 4,217 3:06 15,285 2:58 4,650 3:07 7,457 3:05 5,720 3:11 10,110 2:49 3,951 2:57 7,108 3:10 4,980

2010 Individual Statistics Rushing

Name Fairley, Sam Jones, Zeke Beatty, Tyler Young, Brian Johnson, Greg Total Opponents

G Att Gain 11 145 606 9 99 397 9 67 262 6 33 132 11 3 26 11 365 1,487 11 422 1,755

Loss 27 17 114 74 0 249 339

Name Beatty, Tyler Young, Brian Total Opponents

G 9 6 11 11

Name Yarborough, Simmie Collins, Brandon Theodore, Kory Cryer, Andre Fairley, Sam Total Opponents

G 10 11 11 11 11 11 11

No 60 56 34 28 16 224 213

Name Newbill, Mark Connors, Tommy Strong, Curtis Clophus, Nathan Coleman, Clint

G 10 11 11 11 11

Solo Asst 69 38 75 23 43 18 36 24 36 17

Name Wilson, Reâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Keem Strong, Curtis Coleman, Clint Connors, Tommy Clophus, Nathan Total Opponents

G 11 11 11 11 11 11 11

No 6 4 4 3 1 18 15

Net Avg 579 4.0 380 3.8 148 2.2 58 1.8 26 8.7 1,238 3.4 1,416 3.4

Passing

Effic Att-Cmp-Int 116.86 137-268-8 103.16 86-165-7 111.59 224-435-15 125.77 213-368-18

Pct 51.1 52.1 51.5 57.9

Yds 1,738 1,012 2,762 2,617

Receiving

Yds Avg 709 11.8 875 15.6 622 18.3 218 7.8 99 6.2 2,762 12.3 2,617 12.3

Tackles

Interceptions

Tot 107 98 61 60 53

Yds Avg 14 2.3 31 7.8 39 9.8 25 8.3 20 20.0 129 7.2 364 24.3

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TD 1 8 1 0 0 11 15

TD 9 4 4 0 0 18 20

Long Avg/G 33 52.6 39 42.2 16 16.4 16 9.7 21 2.4 39 112.5 67 128.7

TD Long Avg/G 14 54 193.1 4 95 168.7 18 95 251.1 20 78 237.9 Long Avg/G 95 70.9 58 79.5 49 56.5 24 19.8 20 9.0 95 251.1 78 237.9

TFL (Yds) 5.5 (11) 10.5 (29) 4.0 (12) 7.0 (42) 3.0 (9) TD 0 0 0 1 0 1 4

Sacks (Yds) 1 (4) 2 (10) 0 (0) 5 (38) 0 (0) Long 7 16 39 13 20 39 58

Southeastern Louisiana Lions Alphabetical Roster

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Name Xavier Brown Jae Cutno Aaron Harris Max Ward Givonni Dent Brian Young Jerome Wright Brandon Collins Ryan Adams T.J. Jackson Marice Sutton Beau Mothe Stanley Moore David Durden Frank Bryant Ron Walker Paul Kopesky Nathan Stanley Robert Alford Todd Washington Jordan Barnett Matt McCormick Jeremy Meyers Denzel Thompson Carl Pearson Reshad Douglas Walter Smith Sam Fairley Kevin Roberts Tyler Stoddard T’Darryl Grays Keiron Jones Michael Chaney Tre’Vaughn Jordan Wells LaTruan Weary Blaine LeBlanc Jarrett Johnson Kaleb Muse Zeke Jones Kyle Nichols Jordan McClay John Roberts Seth Sebastian Antoine Duplessis Parris Stewart Avery Crooks Ricky Irvin Tay Alford Mairo Stovall Sean Gremillion Troy Metcalfe Tramaine Lucas Hunter Craven Lindsey Leavoy Galen Nailor Prestiss Hood Rogers Mueller Marshall Paris Corey Boothe Geremy Wilson Jarrod Hale Chet Hebert Paul Roppolo Gasten Gabriel Josh Penton C.J. Ogbuehi Kory Theodore Jordan Moon Chris Malott Dean Johnson Simmie Yarborough Devan Walker Doc Ward Robert Scarpati Justin Church Devin Boutwell Scott Korte Jonathan Kinchen

Pos. DB WR LB WR DB QB DB WR K/P DB DB P WR RB DE WR DB QB DB DB QB P QB DB WR WR LB RB DB DB DB DB RB WR RB RB RB WR LB RB FB LB LB K TE LB LB LB LB DL LB LS DL OL DE DL OL LS OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL TE WR TE WR WR WR DE LB DL DE DT DL DL

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Cl. Hometown/Last School Fr. Dayton, Ohio/Carroll Jr. Hammond, La./Hammond Jr. Bastrop, La./Bastrop Fr. Shreveport, La./Captain Shreve Fr. Heidelberg, Miss./Heidelberg Academy Sr. Buras, La./South Plaquemines Jr. Channelview, Texas/Trinity Valley JC So. Jefferson City, Mo./Fort Scott CC Jr. Ponchatoula, La./Southwest Mississippi JC Fr. Mandeville, La./Fontainebleau Sr. Brenham, Texas/Texas Fr. Liberty Hill, Texas/Liberty Hill Sr. Marrero, La./Higgins Fr. Baton Rouge, La./Central Fr. Natchez, Miss./Trinity Episcopal Jr. Shreveport, La./Huntington Sr. Violet, La./Tulane Jr. Port Sulphur, La./South Plaquemines Jr. Moss Point, Miss./East Central So. Jackson, La./West Feliciana Jr. Picayune, Miss./Picayune Sr. New Orleans, La./Brother Martin Fr. Houston, Texas/Westfield So. Houston, Texas/Westfield Fr. Marrero, La./Archbishop Shaw Jr. Davenport, Iowa/Iowa Central CC So. Westlake, La./Westlake Fr. Pflugerville, Texas/Hendrickson Fr. Houston, Texas/Cy Falls So. Terry, Miss./Terry Jr. Kenner, La./Grace King Jr. Springfield, La./Springfield Fr. Spring, Texas/Spring Fr. Ponchatoula, La./Ponchatoula Fr. Mandeville, La./Fontainebleau Sr. Baton Rouge, La./St. Michael’s So. New Orleans, La./Southern Miss Jr. Baton Rouge, La./Glen Oaks Fr. The Woodlands, Texas/College Park Jr. Plaquemine, La./Catholic So. Covington, La./Covington Sr. Zachary, La./Zachary Fr. Baton Rouge, La./St. Michael’s Fr. Pflugerville, Texas/Pflugerville So. Bastrop, La./Bastrop Jr. New Orleans, La./Jesuit Jr. Long Beach, Miss./Long Beach Fr. Ponchatoula, La./Ponchatoula Fr. Aldine, Texas/Aldine Jr. Klein, Texas/Klein Jr. Allen, Texas/Tyler JC So. Lake Charles, La./Sam Houston Fr. Farmerville, La./Farmerville Sr. Splendora, Texas/Splendora So. Baton Rouge, La./St. Michael’s Jr. Meridian, Miss./East Mississippi CC Jr. Marrero, La./Archbishop Shaw Fr. Houston, Texas/Cypress Ridge So. Lafayette, La./Lafayette So. Laurel, Miss./Laurel Jr. Talequah, Okla./Ole Miss Fr. Geismar, La./Ascension Catholic Fr. Westlake, La./Westlake Jr. Ocean Springs, Miss./Mississippi Gulf Coast CC Fr. New Orleans, La./New Mexico Prep Sr. New Orleans, La./West Jefferson Fr. Clearwater, Fla./Countryside Fr. St. Amant, La./St. Amant Jr. Baton Rouge, La./Catholic Jr. Marrero, La./Northern Illinois So. Rayville, La./Rayville Fr. The Woodlands, Texas/The Woodlands So. Lutcher, La./Memphis So. Angie, La./Varnado Fr. Round Rock, Texas/Round Rock So. Galveston, Texas/Ball Sr. Gulfport, Miss./Mississippi Gulf Coast CC Sr. Brookhaven, Miss. /Brookhaven Jr. Hahnville, La./Hahnville

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Wt. 190 180 210 210 270 290 190 250 200 225 180 250 225 225 190 200 260 210 180 280 180 215 270 230 295 330 220 210 170 175 175 240 200 280 230 230 175 260 215 215 200 215 210 240 180 200 240 250 275 245 235 270 190 285 210 190 270 270 185 210 215 225 205 240 180 200 180 150 250 190 230 165 180 180 195 320 170 210 220

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

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Pos. K/P DB LB QB OL DT DB DE RB DE WR OL LB WR DB WR TE RB RB OL DB LB OL LB OL OL LB DB WR WR DB RB DB DL DL DE RB DL WR LB P LS QB TE WR P LS LB DL FB TE OL WR OL LB DB OL DL K LB QB LB DB DL DB WR DB WR DE WR LB WR DB RB RB OL DB WR QB

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Name Ryan Adams Robert Alford Tay Alford Jordan Barnett Corey Boothe Devin Boutwell Xavier Brown Frank Bryant Michael Chaney Justin Church Brandon Collins Hunter Craven Avery Crooks Jae Cutno Givonni Dent Reshad Douglas Antoine Duplessis David Durden Sam Fairley Gasten Gabriel T’Darryl Grays Sean Gremillion Jarrod Hale Aaron Harris Chet Hebert Prestiss Hood Ricky Irvin T.J. Jackson Dean Johnson Jarrett Johnson Keiron Jones Zeke Jones Paul Kopesky Jonathan Kinchen Scott Korte Lindsey Leavoy Blaine LeBlanc Tramaine Lucas Chris Malott Jordan McClay Matt McCormick Troy Metcalfe Jeremy Meyers Jordan Moon Stanley Moore Beau Mothe Rogers Mueller Kaleb Muse Galen Nailor Kyle Nichols C.J. Ogbuehi Marshall Paris Carl Pearson Josh Penton John Roberts Kevin Roberts Paul Roppolo Robert Scarpati Seth Sebastian Walter Smith Nathan Stanley Parris Stewart Tyler Stoddard Mairo Stovall Marice Sutton Kory Theodore Denzel Thompson Tre’Vaughn Devan Walker Ron Walker Doc Ward Max Ward Todd Washington LaTruan Weary Jordan Wells Geremy Wilson Jerome Wright Simmie Yarborough Brian Young

No. 6 13 46 15 65 96 1 9 26 95 5 55 44 1 3 18 42 9 20 76 24 49 71 2 72 58 45 6 85 32 25 34 10 99 98 56 30 53 84 39 15 51 16 82 8 8 60 33 57 36 80 62 17 78 40 21 74 93 41 19 12 43 23 48 7 81 16 27 90 10 92 2 14 29 28 67 4 88 4

Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks Southland Conference

University Information

Dr. Baker Pattillo

School:.................................... Stephen F. Austin State University Location:....................................................... Nacogdoches, Texas Population:........................................................................ 33,500 Founded:.............................................................................. 1923 Joined Southland:................................................................. 1987 Enrollment:........................................................................ 12,845 Nickname:................................................................ Lumberjacks Colors:................................................................. Purple & White President:...........................................................Dr. Baker Pattillo Athletics Director:........................................................ Robert Hill Faculty Representative:.........................................Dr. Dale Perritt Senior Woman Administrator:................................Loree McCary Ticket Office Phone:...............................................936-468-5225

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Dr. Dale Perritt

Robert Hill

Head Coach:................................................................J.C. Harper Alma Mater, Year:................................................. Clemson, 1989 Record at School, Year in 2011:....................................23-25, 5th Career Record, Year in 2011:........................................23-25, 5th Southland Conference Record, Years:............................. 14-14, 4 Football Office Phone:............................................936-552-1171 Coaching Staff.................................................Name, Alma Mater Defensive Coordinator/Safeties................................. David Gibbs Stephen F. Austin, 1989 Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks.......................Mike Nesbitt New Mexico, 1996 Asst. Head Coach/Cornerbacks............................Arlington Nunn Clemson, 1991 Recruiting Coordinator/Offensive Line....................... Chris Truax LSU, 1992 Special Teams Coord./Outside Receivers............. Todd Schonhar Clemson, 1986 Defensive Tackles.......................................................Kurt Corbin Arkansas Tech, 2001 Linebackers............................................................. Erik Slaughter Tarleton State, 1990 Inside Receivers.................................................. Jake Willingham Texas Tech, 2007 Running Backs.................................................. Cody Fredenburg Mary Hardin-Baylor, 2004 Defensive Ends...................................................... Jake Morrison McNeese State, 2001

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Football Information

Loree McCary

First Year of Football:............................................................ 1923 First Year of Southland Football:.......................................... 1987 All-Time Record, Years:.........................................364-463-30, 84 All-Time Southland Record, Years:..........................132-167-9, 24 2010 Overall Record:...............................................................9-3 2010 Southland Record, Place:......................................... 6-1, 1st Southland Conference Championships, Last:................... 4, 2010 NCAA Division I Playoff Appearances, Last:...................... 6, 2010

Homer Bryce Stadium

Stadium Information

Stadium:.................................................... Homer Bryce Stadium Year Opened:........................................................................ 1973 Record at Stadium, Years:.........................................130-93-2, 38 Capacity:............................................................................ 14,575 Surface:................................................. Artificial; Momentum51 Press Box Phone:...................................... 936-466-3910 or 3911

Media Relations

Football Contact:...................................................... James Dixon E-Mail:............................................................. jdixon@sfasu.edu Office Phone:..........................................................936-468-2606 Office Fax:...............................................................936-468-4593 Cell:.........................................................................936-552-1171 Other SIDs:.................................................................. Ben Rikard Website:..........................................................www.sfajacks.com

History & Records

Offensive Formation:......................................................... Spread Defensive Formation:..............................................................4-3

James Dixon

Starters Returning Total:................................... 20 Offense:................................ 9 Defense:............................... 7 Special Teams:...................... 4

Letterwinners Returning Total:................................... 47 Offense:.............................. 24 Defense:............................. 19 Special Teams:...................... 4

Starters Lost Total:..................................... 6 Offense:................................ 2 Defense:............................... 4 Special Teams:...................... 0

Letterwinners Lost Total:................................... 19 Offense:................................ 7 Defense:............................. 10 Special Teams:...................... 2

2011 Schedule

Date Day Opponent Sept. 1 Thu. McMurry Sept. 10 Sat. Northern Iowa Sept. 17 Sat. at Baylor Sept. 24 Sat. Texas St. Oct. 1 Sat. at Central Arkansas* Oct. 8 Sat. vs. Sam Houston St.*1 (SLCTV) Oct. 15 Sat. OPEN Oct. 22 Sat. at Nicholls St.* Oct. 29 Sat. McNeese St.* (SLCTV) Nov. 5 Sat. at Lamar* Nov. 12 Sat. Southeastern La.* Nov. 19 Sat. at Northwestern St.* 1 at Reliant Stadium, Houston, Texas

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Time 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 2 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 3 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 2 p.m.

Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks

Gralyn Crawford

Season Outlook The Lumberjacks return nine starters on offense, but will have to replace quarterback Jeremy Moses, who became the first Southland Conference player to win the Walter Payton Award. Moses finished his eligibility as the school and conference’s all-time leader in completions, passing yards, yards of total offense and touchdown passes. He also set a new NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision record for completions. The early leaders to take over the starting role are junior Dalton Williams and sophomore Brady Attaway. Williams redshirted the 2010 season, but played in all 13 games as Moses’ backup in 2009, completing 25-of-34 (.735) passes for 344 yards and four touchdowns. Attaway played in nine games behind Moses in 2010, completing 22-of-39 passes (.564) for 313 yards and one score.

The Lumberjacks return their top four receivers from last year, including All-America selections Gralyn Crawford and Cordell Roberson. Crawford led the team with 74 receptions totaling 981 yards and scored five toucdowns, but Roberson finished the year with 1,011 yards on 61 grabs, including 16 touchdown receptions. Anthony Foster caught 52 passes for 528 yards and four scores, while Kris Lott reeled in 43 passes for 616 yards and five touchdowns. The Lumberjack offensive line returns almost intact from a 2010 campaign that saw it help produce the nation’s top passing attack, while surrendering only 13 sacks (601 pass attempts).

SFA also returns three of its top four running backs from last year, including speedster Jeremy Barnes who averaged nearly four yards per carry. The Lumberjack defense was the league’s top unit in conference games last season, holding opponents to less than 320 yards of total offense per game.

Junior Ryan Epperson appears ready to replace Williams at linebacker. The secondary will also be a strength with the return of standouts Ben Wells and Josh Aubrey at the corners. With only one returning starter on the line, SFA will be youthful up front.

• Two-time Southland Coach of the Year J.C. Harper returns for his fifth year at the helm of the Lumberjack program. During the course of the past two seasons, he has guided SFA to a 19-6 overall record, a 12-2 conference mark, two Southland titles, two postseason appearances and back-to-back top-10 national rankings. • The SFA offense may have received most of the headlines last season, but the Lumberjack defense also got the job done on the field. SFA led the league, during conference games, in total defense, surrendering less than 317 yards per game. • Junior Gralyn Crawford returns as one of the top all-purpose players in the country. Crawford led the league with 74 receptions last year, and earned first-team All-Southland honors after recording 981 yards receiving and five touchdowns. Crawford also earned All-America honors as a return specialist in 2010, averaging better than 28 yards per kick return. He returned three kicks and one punt for a score last season. • Junior Cordell Roberson was second on the team with 61 receptions, but led the team with 1,011 yards receiving. He also led the nation with 16 touchdown receptions.

With the return of all-conference linebackers Devin Ducote and Derrick Choice, the Lumberjacks will be strong in the middle of the field.

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History & Records

SFA will have some holes to fill this season if it wants to remain among the Southland leaders. SFA will have to replace four starters on the defensive side of the ball, including a pair of All-Americans: linebacker Jabara Williams and defensive end Kenneth Charles.

• Despite the loss of quarterback Jeremy Moses, SFA returns nine of 11 starters on offense including All-American receivers Gralyn Crawford and Cordell Roberson, and all-conference offensive linemen George Bias, John Steel and Corey Dickerson.

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The offensive front will also see the return of 2010 starter Austin Wright who sat out a majority of the season with an injury.

• The Lumberjacks have led the nation in passing offense each of the past two seasons, but enter 2011 with a new offensive coordinator (Mike Nesbitt) and will be looking to replace four-year starting quarterback Jeremy Moses.

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SFA also brought in a couple of talented quarterbacks during the signing period as well, but whoever wins the starting nod will be surrounded by a talent-rich supporting cast.

• The Lumberjacks are coming off their first back-to-back conference titles in school history.

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Stephen F. Austin enters the 2011 season riding the momentum of the program’s first-ever backto-back conference championships.

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• The 2011 season marks a new era in Lumberjack football as SFA will step on the field for the first time in five years without all-time leading passer Jeremy Moses. Moses finished his eligibility as the school and conference’s all-time leader in completions, passing yards, yards of total offense and touchdown passes. He also set a new NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision record for completions and became the first player in Southland Conference history to win the Walter Payton Award.

About the LUmberjacks

The Harper File Birthdate:.................................... Dec. 13, 1965 Hometown:................................. Clemson, S.C. High School:.....................................Daniel High College:...................................... Clemson, 1989 Wife:.......................................................Marcie Children:............................. Michael and Emma

Career Record Year School Overall 2007 Stephen F. Austin 0-11 2008 Stephen F. Austin 4-8 2009 Stephen F. Austin 10-3 2010 Stephen F. Austin 9-3 TOTALS 23-25 (.479)

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SLC 0-7 2-5 6-1 6-1 14-14 (.500)

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

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Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks

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 23-25-0

J.C. Harper Stephen F. Austin Head Coach Fifth Season Alma Mater: Clemson, 1989 Career Record: 23-25 (Four Seasons) Record at SFA: 23-25 (Four Seasons) Stephen F. Austin head coach J.C. Harper is entering his fifth season at the helm of the Lumberjack football program. During Harper’s short time as the head coach, the Lumberjacks have risen to a level never before witnessed in program history. SFA finished 9-3 and won its second consecutive Southland Conference title in 2010. It marked the first time in conference history that SFA won back-to-back titles. The Lumberjacks also recorded their second consecutive top-10 ranking, and advanced to the NCAA Division I playoffs for a second consecutive season when they hosted Villanova. It was also the second consecutive year that SFA led the nation in passing. The Lumberjacks dominated the all-conference teams, placing a league-best 21 players on the all-conference squads, including nine first-team selections. Among the nine first-teams selections, five earned All-America honors. Following the season, conference player of the year Jeremy Moses became the first player in conference history to win the Walter Payton Award, following a campaign that saw him become the conference’s all-time leading quarterback and set a new subdivision record for completions. Linebacker Jabara Williams became the second Lumberjack in the past three years to be drafted when he was selected by the St. Louis Rams in the seventh round of the 2011 NFL draft. It marked the third consecutive season that SFA has had a player either be drafted or sign a contract with an NFL franchise. All of this coming on the heels of a 2009 season that saw the program’s first conference title in 10 years, a berth in the NCAA Division I playoffs and a top-10 national ranking. It was the secondbiggest single-season turnaround in the Football Championship Subdivision and the fourth-best turnaround in Division I. Following the 2009 campaign Harper was recognized for his efforts by being named the Southland Coach of the Year, and finishing second by only two points for the Eddie Robinson National Coach of the Year award. It was the first time in 10 years a Lumberjack squad had earned the Southland Championship trophy, and it was the program’s first trip to the Division I playoffs since the 1995 season. Harper led SFA to double-digit wins for only the fourth time in school history, and the first time since its playoff run during the 1995 campaign. Harper is in his seventh season with the Lumberjack football program, and his fifth as the Lumberjacks’ head coach. Harper was named the school’s 18th head coach in December 2006. Harper’s athletes have reaped the benefits of his time as head coach. During the past three seasons 55 SFA athletes have earned all-conference honors, including 17 first-team selections. In addition to that, Harper has produced two players of the year, two league newcomers of the year, two defensive players of the year and an offensive player of the year. A 21-year veteran of collegiate coaching, Harper came to Nacogdoches as the defensive coordinator prior to the 2005 season. He was the defensive coordinator and defensive line coach for coach Gary Darnell at Western Michigan prior to joining the SFA staff. Prior to Western Michigan, Harper spent four seasons as an assistant in the Southland, helping Northwestern State and McNeese State to three playoff appearances. Harper was the defensive coordinator and assistant head coach at Northwestern State in 2002 when the Demons posted a 9-4 record and earned a playoff berth. The Demons were first in the Southland in total defense in 2002, giving up only 276.6 yards per game. Harper also spent a season as the defensive coordinator at Southwest Missouri State in 1997 and served an earlier stint as the defensive line coach at Western Michigan in 1996. He spent four seasons as the defensive line coach at Southwest Missouri State from 1992-96. Following a four-year playing career at Clemson, where the Tigers won three ACC Championships, Harper began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at North Carolina under Mack Brown. He later served two seasons as a graduate assistant for coach Lou Holtz at Notre Dame.

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Jr., 5-11, 200 Defensive Back Tyler, Texas Lee HS

Gralyn Crawford #17

One of the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top returning receivers and kick returners, Crawford was a 2010 first-team allconference pick and an All-America honoree, picking up honors as a return specialist from Walter Camp, AP, the Sports Network, CSN and Phil Steele ... a first-team All-Southland selection as both a receiver and return specialist ... played in and started all 12 games ... finished second in the league with 74 catches for 981 yards and five TDs ... averaged 81.8 yards receiving per game ... returned 37 kicks for 1,038 yards and three TDs and 23 punts for 183 yards and a score ... caught a careerhigh nine passes for 130 yards against at Northern Iowa ... had eight catches for a career-high 150 yards and a touchdown against Northwestern State.

Jr., 6-3, 200 Wide Receiver Jefferson, Texas Jefferson HS

Defense

DE DT NG DE WLB MLB SLB CB CB DB DB

48 99 44 93 91 94 51 56 45 43 47 23 40 7 2 25 37 25 32 34 30 81

Darren Robinson. Kentarrius McDonald Keith Watson. Mikes Jones Weekendfer Saurit. Corey Hill Malcolm Mattox. Jacob Fincher Derrick Choice. Cedric Barlow Ryan Epperson. Romeo Robinson Devin Ducote. Justin Isadore Ben Wells. Josh Hughley Josh Aubrey. Josh Hughley Caleb Nelson. Andrew Aggrey David Cato. Vencent Finley

Special Teams

K P LS H KR PR

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5 3 36 36 35 59 63 8 14 17 4 17 4

Thomas Henshaw Drew Nelson Drew Nelson Thomas Henshaw Bryan West John Steel Brady Attaway Dalton Williams Gralyn Crawford Mike Brooks Gralyn Crawford Mike Brooks

History & Records

Led the nation as a sophomore in 2010 with 16 touchdown receptions ... was a second-team All-America selection by the Sports Network after receiving first-team All-Southland honors ... started all 12 games ... finished second on the squad with 61 receptions, and led the team with 1,011 yards receiving ... finished 18th in the country averaging 84.2 receiving yards per game ... also averaged better than 16 yards per catch ... recorded a TD catch in eight consecutive games in 2010 ... caught a career-high nine receptions for 71 yards against Villanova ... hauled in five passes for a career-high 162 yards and two scores in the win over Sam Houston State.

Dalton Williams. Brady Attaway Jeremy Barnes. Keith Lawson Cordell Roberson. Dominique Carroll Kris Lott. Mike Brooks Gralyn Crawford. Brandon Scott Anthony Foster. Garrett Smith Corey Dickerson. Willie Watkins Andrew Ratliff. Austin Wright John Steel. R.C. Clinton Greg Hall. David Damian George Bias. Ryne Chambers

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Cordell Roberson #80

QB RB WR WR WR WR RT RG C LG LT

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Jr., 5-11, 175 Receiver/Return Specialist Palestine, Texas Westwood HS

Offense 14 8 26 29 80 82 83 15 17 11 19 89 78 74 70 60 63 64 65 73 75 62

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Aubrey, a two-time All-Southland Conference selection, has started all but one game in his career ... was a first-team all-league pick in 2010 ... started all 12 games ... finished fourth on the team with 77 total tackles, including 49 solo stops ... also recorded five tackles for losses, broke up 10 passes, picked off two passes and forced two fumbles ... had a season-high 13 tackles in the playoff game against Villanova ... was also credited with a tackle for loss versus the Wildcats ... had 10 tackles, including one for a loss, and an interception which he returned 19 yards at McNeese State ... also picked off a pass against Lamar ... had six tackles and four pass breakups at Texas A&M ... recorded an eight-tackle performance, including 2.5 for losses against Texas State.

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Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks 2010 Team Statistics Scoring Points Per Game

SFA 435 36.2

OPP 268 22.3

First Downs Rushing Passing Penalty

283 51 197 35

236 101 117 18

969 1,174 205 301 3.2 80.8 15

1,590 2,002 412 481 3.3 132.5 13

Rushing Yardage Yards gained rushing Yards lost rushing Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Average Per Game TDs Rushing

Passing Yardage 4,346 2,585 Comp-Att-Int 364-601-10 276-445-10 Average Per Pass 7.2 5.8 Average Per Catch 11.9 9.4 Average Per Game 362.2 215.4 TDs Passing 35 18 Total Offense Total Plays Average Per Play Average Per Game

5,315 902 5.9 442.9

4,175 926 4.5 347.9

Kick Return Average Punt Return Average INT Return Average

25.2 9.1 13.8

22.8 11.8 15.8

22-10

30-17

96-842 70.2

108-947 78.9

64-2,665 41.6 33.3

82-3,015 36.8 31.4

Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Average Per Game

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Punts-Yards Average Per Punt Net punt average

Time of Possession 25:00 35:00 Third-Down Conv Third-Down Pct Fourth-Down Conv Fourth-Down Pct

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Sacks By-Yards Touchdowns Scored Field Goals-Attempts

53/174 30%

72/203 35%

12/26 46%

15/29 52%

40-251

13-82

10-16

11-14

Score By Quarters 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Total SFA 151 134 120 30 0 435 OPP 58 74 55 81 0 268

2010 Results Date Sept. 4 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 13 Nov. 20 Dec. 4

9-3 Overall, 6-1 Southland

Opponent at Texas A&M Albany W at No. 13 Northern Iowa W Lamar W at McNeese State* W Central Arkansas* W vs. Sam Houston State* W Texas State* at Nicholls State* W Southeastern La.* W Northwestern State* W No. 10 Villanova (NCAA)

Score 7-48 L 59-14 22-20 71-3 32-27 30-7 31-28 24-27 L 48-13 51-14 36-13 24-54 L

Overall 0-1-0 1-1-0 2-1-0 3-1-0 4-1-0 5-1-0 6-1-0 6-2-0 7-2-0 8-2-0 9-2-0 9-3-0

Conf. 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 3-0-0 3-1-0 4-1-0 5-1-0 6-1-0 6-1-0

Time Attend. 3:18 81,287 3:18 9,483 3:15 12,260 3:03 13,281 3:15 13,284 3:07 7,938 3:21 24,685 2:49 11,435 3:05 3,007 2:57 7,108 3:25 11,687 3:23 4,938

2010 Individual Statistics Rushing

Name Hampton, Romonte Barnes, Jeremy Lawson, Keith Walker, Travis Crawford, Gralyn Total Opponents

G Att Gain 11 105 432 12 104 380 7 57 322 11 8 24 12 1 5 12 301 1,174 12 481 2,002

Loss 33 43 11 5 0 205 412

Name Moses, Jeremy Attaway, Brady Total Opponents

G 12 9 12 12

Name Crawford, Gralyn Roberson, Corde Foster, Anthony Lott, Kris Barnes, Jeremy Total Opponents

G 12 12 12 12 12 12 12

No 74 61 52 43 24 364 276

Name Ducote, Devin Williams, Jabara Choice, Derrick Aubrey, Josh Nelson, Caleb

G 12 12 12 12 12

Solo Asst 44 70 43 65 34 52 49 28 37 29

Name Ducote, Devin Aubrey, Josh Saurit, Weekend Banks, Andre Choice, Derrick Total Opponents

G 12 12 12 11 12 12 12

No 2 2 1 1 1 10 10

Net Avg 399 3.8 337 3.2 311 5.5 19 2.4 5 5.0 969 3.2 1,590 3.3

Passing

Effic Att-Cmp-Int 140.01 336-550-7 122.03 22-39-2 137.20 364-601-10 119.67 276-445-10

Pct 61.1 56.4 60.6 62.0

Yds 3,998 313 4,346 2,585

Receiving

Yds Avg 981 13.3 1,011 16.6 528 10.2 616 14.3 152 6.3 4,346 11.9 2,585 9.4

Tackles

Interceptions

Tot 114 108 86 77 66

Yds Avg 18 9.0 19 9.5 27 27.0 10 10.0 0 0.0 138 13.8 158 15.8

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TD 6 3 4 2 0 15 13

TD 5 16 4 5 3 35 18

Long Avg/G 22 36.3 16 28.1 43 44.4 8 1.7 5 0.4 43 80.8 75 132.5

TD Long Avg/G 34 74 333.2 1 61 34.8 35 74 362.2 18 83 215.4 Long Avg/G 74 81.8 73 84.2 39 44.0 61 51.3 14 12.7 74 362.2 83 215.4

TFL (Yds) 10.0 (24) 6.5 (19) 5.5 (17) 5.0 (15) 0.5 (2) TD 1 0 0 0 0 2 1

Sacks (Yds) 2 (13) 2 (12) 2 (7) 0 (0) 1 (2) Long 18 19 27 10 0 35 38

Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks Alphabetical Roster

Hometown/Last School Richardson, Texas/Richardson Whitehouse, Texas/Whitehouse Tyler, Texas/Lee Tyler, Texas/Lee Diboll, Texas/Diboll San Augustine, Texas/San Augustine Carrollton, Texas/Newman-Smith Houston, Texas/Dobie Longview, Texas/Longview Daingerfield, Texas/Daingerfield Sealy, Texas/Sealy Irving, Texas/MacArthur Beaumont, Texas/Westbrook Frisco, Texas/Centennial Arlington, Texas/Iowa Nashville, Ark./Nashville Tyler, Texas/John Tyler Schertz, Texas/Cibolo Steele Carthage, Texas/Carthage Palestine, Texas/Westwood Wills Point, Texas/Wills Point Abilene, Texas/Cooper Sherman, Texas/Bells Livingston, Texas/Livingston Clinton, La./Douglas Academy The Woodlands, Texas/The Woodlands Baton Rouge, La./Parkview Baptist Chandler, Texas/Brownsboro Waxahachie, Texas/Trinity Valley CC Waco, Texas/University Kirbyville, Texas/Kirbyville Schertz, Texas/Cibolo Steele Hammond, La./St. Thomas Aquinas Tyler, Texas/Lee Scottsdale, Ariz./Chaparral Woodville, Texas/Woodville Denton, Texas/Guyer New Waverly, Texas/New Waverly League City, Texas/Clear Creek San Antonio, Texas/Cibolo Steele Kirbyville, Texas/Kirbyville Beaumont, Texas/TCU Gilmer, Texas/Gilmer Sugar Land, Texas/E. Arizona College Georgetown, Texas/Georgetown San Antonio, Texas/Warren Plano, Texas/Plano Newton, Texas/Newton Horn Lake, Miss./Itawamba CC Sulphur Springs, Texas/Sulphur Spr. Sachse, Texas/Sachse Coppell, Texas/Coppell Tyler, Texas/Lee Mont Belvieu/Barbers Hill Apopka, Fla./Apopka Livingston, Texas/Livingston Vidor, Texas/Vidor Llano, Texas/Llano Jefferson, Texas/Jefferson Dallas, Texas/Carter Long Beach, Calif./LA Harbor College Pasadena, Texas/South Houston Texas City, Texas/Galveston Ball Lancaster, Texas/Lancaster College Station, Texas/A&M Consol. Boyd, Texas/Boyd Henderson, Texas/Henderson Houston, Texas/Elsik Cedar Hill, Texas/Cedar Hill Brooklyn, N.Y./ASA Academy Beaumont, Texas/Texas Lockhart, Texas/Lockhart Grand Prairie, Texas/S. Grand Prairie Coppell, Texas/Coppell Houston, Texas/Cy Falls Henderson, Texas/Henderson Spring, Texas/Dekaney

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No. Name 1 Tyler Boyd 2 Ben Wells 3 Kris Lott 4 Mike Brooks 6 Gus Johnson 7 Justin Isadore 8 Brady Attaway 9 Shane McQueen 10 Joe Minden 11 Brandon Scott 12 LeFredrick Ford 13 Stevie Douglas 14 Dalton Williams 15 Marvin Gray 17 Gralyn Crawford 18 Calib Hadnot 19 Anthony Foster 20 Kwame Clark 21 Chris Bailey 23 Romeo Robinson 24 Travis Walker 25 Josh Hughey 26 Jeremy Barnes 27 Braxton Bearden 29 Keith Lawson 30 David Cato 31 Lance Dozier 32 Caleb Nelson 33 Trey Vallier 34 Andrew Aggrey 35 Thomas Henshaw 36 Drew Nelson 37 Josh Aubrey 38 Jordan Aubrey 40 Devin Ducote 41 Vencent Finley 42 Jordan Wiggs 43 Nick Bryant 44 Keith Watson 45 Derrick Choice 47 Ryan Epperson 48 Darren Robinson 50 Rodney Young 51 Malcolm Mattox 52 Hunter Gregg 54 R.C. Clinton 56 Jacob Fincher 59 Bryan West 60 Austin Wright 61 David Koschel 62 Ryne Chambers 63 John Steel 64 Jeremy Neff 65 Greg Hall 70 Andrew Ratliff 71 Michael Brooks 73 David Damian 74 Willie Watkins 75 George Bias 77 David Dane 78 Corey Dickerson 79 Matthew Newby 80 Cordell Roberson 82 Dominique Carroll 83 Marquis Mosley 84 Ryan Gambel 86 Steven Cunnigan 87 Garret Williams 88 X’Zavious Harrison 89 Garrett Smith 90 Gordon Booker II 91 Weekendfer Saurit 93 Mike Jones 94 Corey Hill 95 Lance Skyler 98 Ismiah Miles 99 Kentarrius McDonald

Pos. QB DB WR WR RB LB QB WR QB WR RB QB QB DB WR WR WR DB WR LB LB DB RB WR RB DB WR DB DB DB K P DB DB LB DB K LB DL LB LB DE LB DL LB OL DL DS OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL WR WR WR WR WR WR DB WR DL DL DL DL DL DL DL

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Cl. Jr. So. Jr. Jr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Sr. Sr. Fr. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. Sr. So. Sr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Fr. So. Fr. Jr. Fr. So. Sr. Jr. Jr. So. Fr. Jr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. So. So. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. So. So. Jr. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. Sr. Fr. Fr. Jr. So. Sr. Sr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Jr. So. Jr. Sr. So. Fr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Fr.

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Wt. 205 210 188 200 200 180 183 300 295 170 250 170 205 185 200 265 220 202 320 175 185 290 260 320 205 170 200 220 250 205 190 200 220 178 195 155 340 195 175 320 185 200 210 265 270 185 195 260 245 180 220 193 190 315 190 210 330 330 200 235 210 320 200 220 180 285 183 215 320 260 200 225 183 230 190 320 200

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

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Pos. K QB LB DB WR RB WR OL DL QB OL WR DL WR WR OL LB DB DL WR WR OL WR WR QB DB DB DE DS K RB WR DB DB OL WR OL DL P DL DB LB RB DL OL DB WR LB DL WR DL QB WR OL DB DB WR OL WR LB LB DL WR DL DL OL DB LB OL LB DB OL LB QB DL OL DL

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Name Andrew Aggrey Brady Attaway Jordan Aubrey Josh Aubrey Chris Bailey Jeremy Barnes Braxton Bearden George Bias Gordon Booker II Tyler Boyd Michael Brooks Mike Brooks Nick Bryant Dominique Carroll David Cato Ryne Chambers Derrick Choice Kwame Clark R.C. Clinton Gralyn Crawford Steven Cunnigan David Damian David Dane Corey Dickerson Stevie Douglas Lance Dozier Devin Ducote Ryan Epperson Jacob Fincher Vencent Finley LeFredrick Ford Anthony Foster Ryan Gambel Marvin Gray Hunter Gregg Calib Hadnot Greg Hall X’Zavious Harrison Thomas Henshaw Corey Hill Josh Hughey Justin Isadore Gus Johnson Mike Jones David Koschel Keith Lawson Kris Lott Malcolm Mattox Kentarrius McDonald Shane McQueen Ismiah Miles Joe Minden Marquis Mosley Jeremy Neff Caleb Nelson Drew Nelson Matthew Newby Andrew Ratliff Cordell Roberson Darren Robinson Romeo Robinson Weekendfer Saurit Brandon Scott Lance Skyler Garrett Smith John Steel Trey Vallier Travis Walker Willie Watkins Keith Watson Ben Wells Bryan West Jordan Wiggs Dalton Williams Garret Williams Austin Wright Rodney Young

No. 34 8 38 37 21 26 27 75 90 1 71 4 43 82 30 62 45 20 54 17 86 73 77 78 13 31 40 47 56 41 12 19 84 15 52 18 65 88 35 94 25 7 6 93 61 29 3 51 99 9 98 10 83 64 32 36 79 70 80 48 23 91 11 95 89 63 33 24 74 44 2 59 42 14 87 60 50

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Final Standings School Stephen F. Austin1 McNeese State Central Arkansas Sam Houston State Northwestern State Nicholls State Texas State Southeastern Louisiana

W 6 5 4 4 4 3 1 1

CONFERENCE L 1 2 3 3 3 4 6 6

Southland Conference Champion; NCAA Automatic Qualifier

Pct. .857 .714 .571 .571 .571 .429 .143 .143

W 9 6 7 6 5 4 4 2

OVERALL L 3 5 4 5 6 7 7 9

Pct. .750 .545 .636 .545 .455 .364 .364 .182

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Home 5-2 3-2 4-2 3-1 2-3 2-3 3-3 2-3

Away 3-1 3-3 3-2 3-3 3-3 2-4 1-4 0-6

Neut. 1-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

Streak L1 L1 W1 W2 L2 W2 L3 L6

vs. Non-Conference Division I-FCS....................................................11-7 Big South............................................................. 1-0 Colonial Athletic.................................................. 0-1 Great West.......................................................... 2-2 Independents...................................................... 3-2 Missouri Valley.................................................... 1-1 Northeast............................................................ 1-0 Ohio Valley.......................................................... 3-0 Southern............................................................. 0-1

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FCS Top-25..........................................................3-2 Division I-FBS....................................................0-11 Big 12.................................................................. 0-3 Conference USA.................................................. 0-3 Mid-American..................................................... 0-1 Mountain West................................................... 0-2 Southeastern...................................................... 0-1 Sun Belt............................................................... 0-1

Stephen F. Austin Repeats Southland Title Stephen F. Austin senior quarterback Jeremy Moses threw for 489 yards and three touchdowns as the Lumberjacks rolled to a 36-13 victory over Northwestern State, Nov. 20. The win, coupled with McNeese State’s loss at Central Arkansas, gave SFA its first outright Southland Conference title since the 1989 season. It also marked the first time in program history the Lumberjacks have won back-to-back conference titles. SFA opened the season with a loss at Texas A&M, but responded by winning its next six games, including a 22-20 victory at Northern Iowa, which reached the NCAA Division I playoffs after winning the Missouri Valley Football Conference. After giving up a 24-0 fourth quarter lead in a 27-24 home loss to Texas State, the Lumberjacks won their final three games – at Nicholls State and home games against Southeastern Louisiana and Northwestern State. Making consecutive appearances in the NCAA playoffs for just the second time in school history, Stephen F. Austin received a first-round bye as the bracket expanded from 16 to 20 teams. A secondround date with defending champion Villanova was set for Dec. 4 with the winner advancing to the quarterfinals. SFA jumped out to a 21-7 first quarter lead, but struggled to hang on to the football. The Lumberjacks scored only three points on their next five possessions, which included an interception, and a fumble punt and kick return. Villanova seized the opportunity, outscoring SFA, 27-3, during the next 16 minutes to take a 10-point lead at the half. The Wildcats never trailed after that, rattling off 40 unanswered points in a 54-24 victory. Moses entered his final season as the school’s all-time leading passer, and owned all Southland Conference career records by the midway point of the 2010 season. Moses closed out his career as one of the NCAA’s all-time greatest quarterbacks, setting a Football Championship Subdivision career record for completions (1,184) and finishing among the FCS all-time top 10 in total offense (13,201), passing yards (13,401) and touchdown passes (121). Those numbers also place him among the NCAA’s top 25, regardless of division, in all four categories. Moses went on to win the prestigious Walter Payton Award as the subdivision’s best player. That was a first in conference history.

Non-Division I.....................................................4-0 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc................. 1-0 Central States Football League........................... 1-0 Gulf South........................................................... 1-0 Lone Star............................................................. 1-0 All Non-Conference Opponents......................15-18 Home Games....................................................... 12-4 Road Games........................................................ 3-14

Preseason Polls Pl. 1. 2. T3. T3. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Coaches

Team (first-place votes)........................... Total Stephen F. Austin (7)...................................... 49 McNeese State (1)......................................... 43 Southeastern Louisiana................................. 29 Texas State..................................................... 29 Central Arkansas............................................ 27 Northwestern State....................................... 20 Sam Houston State........................................ 18 Nicholls State................................................... 9

Sports Information Directors

Pl. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Team (first-place votes)........................... Total Stephen F. Austin (7)...................................... 49 McNeese State (1)......................................... 40 Southeastern Louisiana................................. 35 Texas State..................................................... 31 Central Arkansas............................................ 29 Sam Houston State........................................ 16 Nicholls State................................................. 13 Northwestern State....................................... 11

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Sept. 6 Offensive:........................... Marcus Wiltz, MCN Defensive:........................ Tommy Connors, SLU Special Teams:........................ Josh Lewis, MCN Sept. 13 Offensive:....................Wynrick Smothers, UCA Defensive:........................ Tommy Connors, SLU Special Teams:................. Gralyn Crawford, SFA

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Others receiving votes: Robert Morris 230, Coastal Carolina 152, Texas Southern 138, Richmond 133, James Madison 92, Southern Utah 82, Massachusetts 77, Florida A&M 74, Jackson State 27, Central Arkansas 27, Old Dominion 20, Sacramento State 18, Chattanooga 17, UC Davis 16, McNeese State 15, Northern Arizona 14, Elon 8, Eastern Kentucky 7, Weber State 7, Harvard 6, Yale 5, Colgate 5, Murray State 4, Illinois State 3, Rhode Island 3, Indiana State 2, Stony Brook 1.

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Team (No. 1 Votes) Record Points Prev. Eastern Washington (25) 13-2 625 1 Delaware 12-3 600 5 Villanova 9-5 553 T11 Appalachian State 10-3 528 3 Wofford 10-3 489 6 Georgia Southern 10-5 465 22 New Hampshire 8-5 438 10 William & Mary 8-4 414 4 North Dakota State 9-5 404 21 Stephen F. Austin 9-3 382 2 Montana State 9-3 535 7 Jacksonville State 9-3 349 9 Southeast Missouri State 9-3 346 8 Lehigh 10-3 281 18 Bethune-Cookman 10-2 249 T13 Pennsylvania 9-1 220 T13 South Carolina State 9-3 203 T11 Northern Iowa 7-5 194 16 Liberty 8-3 193 15 Western Illinois 8-5 172 24 Montana 7-4 146 17 Jacksonville 10-1 123 19 Cal Poly 7-4 92 20 Grambling State 9-2 66 23 Dayton 10-1 56 25

Others receiving votes: Robert Morris 42, Coastal Carolina 35, Richmond 19, Southern Utah 18, Texas Southern 15, Florida A&M 14, Massachusetts 13, Central Arkansas 12, Northern Arizona 4, Sacramento State 4, McNeese State 3, James Madison 2, Illinois State 1, UC Davis 1, Weber State 1.

Oct. 18 Offensive:.................... LaQuintin Caston, NICH Defensive:........................... Robert Shaw, SHSU Special Teams:.................... Bobby Felder, NICH Oct. 25 Offensive:........................... Jeremy Moses, SFA Defensive:................................Jestin Love, UCA Special Teams:........................ Josh Lewis, MCN Nov. 1 Offensive:............................ Tim Hawkins, TXST Defensive:.............................. Joplo Bartu, TXST Special Teams:............. Da’Marcus Griggs, TXST Nov. 8 Offensive:.............................Paul Harris, NWLA Defensive:.........................Darrell Jenkins, MCN Special Teams:................. Gralyn Crawford, SFA Nov. 15 Offensive:.................... LaQuintin Caston, NICH Defensive:......................... Geremy Pilate, MCN Special Teams:................Bernardo Henry, MCN Nov. 22 Offensive:........................... Jeremy Moses, SFA Defensive:.......................... Markell Carter, UCA Special Teams:..................Eddie Carmona, UCA

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Team (First-place votes) Record Points Prev. Eastern Washington (121) 13-2 3,049 1 Delaware (1) 12-3 2,928 5 Villanova 9-5 2,765 10 Appalachian State 10-3 2,453 2 Georgia Southern 10-5 2,440 20 Wofford 10-3 2,297 7 New Hampshire 8-5 2,063 11 Stephen F. Austin 9-3 1,962 3 North Dakota State 9-5 1,923 25 William & Mary 8-4 1,901 4 Montana State 9-3 1,789 6 Jacksonville State 9-3 1,721 8 Southeast Missouri State 9-3 1,702 9 Lehigh Mountain 10-3 1,369 19 Bethune-Cookman 10-2 1,209 13 South Carolina State 9-3 1,139 12 Western Illinois 8-5 1,076 21 Pennsylvania 9-1 1,003 14 Northern Iowa 7-5 910 16 Montana 7-4 751 15 Liberty 8-3 565 17 Jacksonville 10-1 515 18 Grambling 9-2 377 24 Cal Poly 7-4 315 22 Dayton 10-1 245 23

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Final Polls

Oct. 4 Offensive:...........................Tim Flanders, SHSU Defensive:..............................Josh Ellison, MCN Special Teams:.............. Brandon Closner, SHSU Oct. 11 Offensive:............................... Tyler Beatty, SLU Defensive:...............................Will Henry, SHSU Special Teams:....................Patrick Dolan, NICH

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Payton Award finalist, Moses led the nation in completions and passing yards, finished second in total offense and sixth overall in points responsible for. Moses entered his final season as the school’s all-time leading passer, and owned all the conference career marks by the midway point of the 2010 season. Moses closed out his career as one of the NCAA’s all-time greatest quarterbacks setting an NCAA FCS career record for completions (1,184) and finishing among the FCS all-time top 10 in total offense (13,201), passing yards (13,401) and touchdown passes (121). Those numbers also place him among the NCAA’s top 25, regardless of division, in all four categories.

Sept. 20 Offensive:........................... Jeremy Moses, SFA Defensive:..........................Prestin Brown, TXST Special Teams:.......................... Ben Follis, TXST Sept. 27 Offensive:............................ Jesse Turner, NICH Defensive:.............................Mark Newbill, SLU Special Teams:................Miguel Antonio, SHSU

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Stephen F. Austin quarterback Jeremy Moses won the 2010 Walter Payton Award to become the first Southland Conference player to receive the honor in its 24-year history. He was presented with the award Jan. 6, 2011, at the Frisco Conference Center on the eve of the NCAA Division I Football Championship. Established in 1987, the Walter Payton Player of the Year award is presented annually to the most outstanding college football player at the FCS level. The winner is chosen by a nationwide panel of media members and college media relations directors. A two-time Southland Conference Player of the Year, and the 2010 Southland Offensive Player of the Year, Moses guided SFA to a 9-3 record and its second consecutive conference title. Moses guided the Lumberjacks through a historical season that was capped by a return trip to the NCAA Division I Playoffs. Moses was the catalyst for the nation’s most prolific passing offense each of the past two seasons. The Lumberjacks led the country, averaging better than 360 yards per game, and were also ranked among the nation’s top six in scoring offense and total offense. Moses has ranked at or near the top in the country in nearly every statistical category in each of the past three seasons. A 2009 Walter

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Southland 2010 Review Individual Honors Player of the Year

Jeremy Moses, Stephen F. Austin

Offensive Player of the Year Jeremy Moses, Stephen F. Austin

Defensive Player of the Year Jabara Williams, Stephen F. Austin

Co-Freshmen of the Year Jestin Love, Central Arkansas Tim Flanders, Sam Houston State

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Andre Anderson, McNeese State

Coach of the Year

J.C. Harper, Stephen F. Austin

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Quarterback: LaQuintin Caston, NICH; Paul Harris, NWLA. Running Back: Romonte Hampton, SFA; Karrington Bush, TXST. Wide Receiver: Bradley Brown, NWLA; Anthony Foster, SFA; Dominique Croom, UCA; Kris Lott, SFA. Offensive Linemen: Alec Savoie, MCN; Cameron Pound, SHSU; Zach Case, NWLA; Jonathan Landry, MCN; Josh Penton, SLU. Placekicker: Miguel Antonio, SHSU. Defensive Linemen: Trey Lippe, UCA; Rainey Sternes, SFA; D.J. Shaw, NWLA; Dennis Clark, NWLA; Wade Williams, NWLA. Linebacker: Deron Minor, MCN; Devin Ducote, SFA; Frank Newsome, UCA; Jordan Piper, NICH; Yaser Elqutub, NWLA; Ryan Godare, SLU; Derrick Choice, SFA; Marcus Clark, TXST. Defensive Back: Caleb Nelson, SFA; Re’Keem Wilson, SLU; Brashard Booker, NWLA; Ben Wells, SFA; Tabbaris Hicks, NICH; Darnell Taylor, SHSU; Seth Allison, UCA; Seth Thomas, MCN; Devin Holland, MCN; Jordan Hanberry, NICH; Bookie Sneed, SHSU; Dax Swanson, SHSU. Punter: Ben Follis, TXST. Return Specialist: Da’Marcus Griggs, TXST.

Key 2 - indicates two-time all-conference selection; 3 - indicates three-time all-conference selection; 4 - indicates four-time all-conference selection.

First-Team Offense

Pos. Name QB Jeremy Moses2 RB Tim Flanders RB Andre Anderson HB Gralyn Crawford WR Cordell Roberson WR Da’Marcus Griggs2 TE Corday Clark OL Michael Booker OL George Bias OL Miguel Gauthreaux2 OL D.J. Hall3 OL Austin Emerson PK Josh Lewis

University Stephen F. Austin Sam Houston State McNeese State Stephen F. Austin Stephen F. Austin Texas State McNeese State Northwestern State Stephen F. Austin McNeese State Texas State Central Arkansas McNeese State

Pos. Name DL Markell Carter2 DL Kenneth Charles2 DL Sean Warren DL Desmund Lighten2 LB Jabara Williams3 LB Derek Rose DB Malcolm Bronson2 DB Bobby Felder DB Tommy Connors4 DB Kenneth Jenkins DB Josh Aubrey P Patrick Dolan RS Gralyn Crawford

University Central Arkansas Stephen F. Austin Stephen F. Austin McNeese State Stephen F. Austin Northwestern State McNeese State Nicholls State Southeastern La. Sam Houston State Stephen F. Austin Nicholls State Stephen F. Austin

Newcomer of the Year

Honorable Mention

History & Records

All-Southland Conference Football Teams Ht. 6-0 5-9 5-9 5-10 6-3 6-1 6-3 6-3 6-3 6-1 6-3 6-3 6-0

Wt. 195 208 190 175 192 185 235 314 304 291 300 279 190

First-Team Defense Ht. 6-4 6-3 6-0 6-0 6-3 5-11 5-11 5-11 6-1 5-10 5-11 6-1 5-10

Wt. 248 266 292 250 210 225 188 200 215 195 191 200 175

Cl. Sr. Fr. Jr. So. So. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. So.

Hometown Baytown, Texas Midwest City, Okla. Barrington, Ill. Palestine, Texas Jefferson, Texas Bay City, Texas Baton Rouge, La. Paris, Texas Houston, Texas Plaquemine, La. Palestine, Texas Sperry, Okla. Denham Springs, La.

Cl. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. So. So. Jr. Sr. So. So. Sr. So.

Hometown Bartlesville, Okla. Missouri City, Texas Texas City, Texas Monroe, La. Garrison, Texas New Orleans, La. Jasper, Texas McComb, Miss. Marrero, La. Galveston, Texas Tyler, Texas Mobile, Ala. Palestine, Texas

Second-Team Offense

Pos. Name University QB Nathan Dick Central Arkansas RB Jesse Turner Nicholls State RB Terence Bobo Central Arkansas FB Drew Johnston McNeese State WR Simmie Yarborough2 Southeastern La. WR Ken Robey Central Arkansas TE Justin Aldredge Northwestern State OL Kevin Hughes Southeastern La. OL John Steel Stephen F. Austin OL Matt Dickerson Central Arkansas OL Corey Dickerson Stephen F. Austin OL Travis Watson Sam Houston State PK Eddie Carmona2 Central Arkansas

Pos. Name DL Ledell Love2 DL J.T. Cleveland DL Nathan Clophus DL Josh Ellison LB Mark Newbill2 LB Will Henry DB Jamaal White DB Jestin Love DB Andre Banks DB Darrell Jenkins2 DB Darryl Morris P Drew Nelson2 RS Brandon Closner

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

Wt. 214 180 210 230 205 186 211 290 273 278 320 295 211

Cl. Jr. So. So. Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. So. Jr. So. Jr. Sr.

Second-Team Defense

University Northwestern State Sam Houston State Southeastern La. McNeese State Southeastern La. Sam Houston State Northwestern State Central Arkansas Stephen F. Austin McNeese State Texas State Stephen F. Austin Sam Houston State

Ht. 6-1 6-0 6-3 6-3 5-11 5-10 6-0 6-0 6-3 5-10 5-10 6-1 5-10

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Wt. 244 290 265 237 215 210 193 195 208 205 175 193 170

Cl. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. So. Fr. Sr. Jr. So. Jr. Jr.

Hometown Allen, Texas Houma, La. Atkins, Ark. Newton, Texas Brookhaven, Miss. Charleston, Miss. Ruston, La. New Orleans, La. Boyd, Texas Monroe, La. Livingston, Texas Norman, Okla. Charleston, Ark.

Hometown Dallas, Texas Baytown, Texas Sulphur, La. Houston, Texas Monroe, La. Waco, Texas Garland, Texas West Memphis, Ark. Austin, Texas Bon Weir, Texas San Antonio, Texas Livingston, Texas Arlington, Texas

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Jabara Williams, Stephen F. Austin

Southland All-Academic Teams Cl. So. Jr. So. So. Jr. Sr. Jr. So. Jr. Jr. So.

GPA 3.57 3.38 3.52 3.13 3.86 3.73 3.91 3.30 3.36 3.33 3.60

Major Undergraduate Studies Kinesiology Health Education General Studies Accounting History Family & Consumer Sciences Political Science Allied Health & Science Health & Exercise Education Biology

Pos. DL DL DL LB LB DB DB DB DB DB P P P

Name Nathan Clophus Jonathan Ward Wade Williams Yaser Elqutub%,1,4 Justin Heard Marcus Dumas%,1 Xavier Lee%,1 Tommy Connors1,3 Seth Allison Randy Stewart Ben Bourgeois%,1,4 Patrick Dolan^, 1,3,4 Drew Nelson1,4

University Southeastern La. Texas State Northwestern State Northwestern State Central Arkansas Central Arkansas Northwestern State Southeastern La. Central Arkansas Sam Houston State McNeese State Nicholls State Stephen F. Austin

GPA 3.07 3.13 3.03 3.81 3.10 3.61 3.50 3.08 3.38 3.29 4.00 3.73 3.43

Major General Studies Mass Communication Psychology Liberal Arts and Science Undergraduate Studies Undergraduate Studies Electronics Eng. Technology Marketing Finance Accounting Mechanical Engineering Marketing Criminal Justice/Accounting

Defense

Cl. Sr. So. So. Jr. So. So. Sr. Sr. So. Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr.

^ Student-Athlete of the Year; % CoSIDA Academic All-District VI selection; 1 Automatic all-academic selection; 2 Two-time all-academic selection; 3 Three-time all-academic selection; 4 FCS Academic All-American.

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University Central Arkansas Sam Houston State Central Arkansas Southeastern La. Northwestern State Central Arkansas Central Arkansas Sam Houston State Nicholls State Northwestern State Northwestern State

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Name Dominique Croom Brandon Closner Anthony Blackmon%,1 Sam Fairley Justin Aldredge%,1,2,4 Austin Emerson%,1,2 Brad Jakel%,1 Travis Watson Bart Roussel Zach Case John Shaughnessy

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Offense

Pos. WR WR RB RB TE OL OL OL OL OL K

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Jeremy Moses, Stephen F. Austin

Northwestern State tight end Justin Aldredge and linebacker Yaser Elqutub, McNeese State punter Ben Bourgeois, Nicholls State punter Patrick Dolan and Stephen F. Austin punter Drew Nelson have been named to the Football Championship Subdivision Athletics Directors Association academic all-star team for 2010. The announcement came from FCS ADA president Greg Burke, chairman of the academic all-star team selection committee and athletic director at Northwestern State University. “The FCS ADA looks forward to honoring the accomplishments of its football studentathletes each year with the announcement of the academic all-star team,” Burke said. “The dedication of these young men to perform successfully both on the field of competition and in the classroom epitomizes the definition of a Division I student athlete.” Football players from all of the FCS institutions are eligible for the awards. Each nominee is required to have a minimum grade point average of 3.20 (on a 4.00 scale) in undergraduate study and have been a starter or key player with legitimate athletic credentials. He must have reached his second year of athletics and academic standing at the nominated institution and have completed a minimum of one full academic year. He must also have participated in at least 50 percent of the games played. The Academic All-Star Team was trimmed from 92 nominees by a six-person review panel representing the Football Championship Subdivision Athletics Directors Association. Northwestern was among 11 FCS institutions with the maximum allowable two nominees who made the team, along with Cal Poly, Dartmouth, Dayton, Delaware, Eastern Washington, South Dakota State, Southern Illinois, Western Illinois, Wofford and Yale.

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FCS ADA All-Stars

Patrick Dolan, Nicholls State

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Southland 2010 Results Southland Conference

Central Arkansas (7-4, 4-3 Southland)

Date Sept. 2 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 13 Nov. 20

Opponent Elizabeth City State at No. 22 Eastern Illinois Murray State at Tulsa Northwestern State* at No. 4 Stephen F. Austin* at Nicholls State* Southeastern La.* at Texas State* Sam Houston State* McNeese State*

W/L W W W L L L W W W L W

Score 47-20 37-7 21-20 14-41 19-24 7-30 31-7 30-23 49-17 13-20 28-24

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McNeese State (6-5, 5-2 Southland)

Date Sept. 4 Sept. 11 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 13 Nov. 20

Opponent Lamar at Missouri No. 20 Cal Poly at Northwestern State* No. 5 Stephen F. Austin* at LSU at Southeastern La.* Nicholls State* at Sam Houston State* Texas State* at Central Arkansas*

W/L W L L W L L W W W W L

Score 30-27 6-50 14-40 24-7 27-32 10-32 13-10 24-14 33-28 36-6 24-28

Nicholls State (4-7, 3-4 Southland)

Date Sept. 4 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 13 Nov. 18

Opponent at San Diego State at Western Michigan at South Alabama Bacone College Sam Houston State* at No. 22 Texas State* Central Arkansas* at McNeese State* No. 9 Stephen F. Austin* at Northwestern State* Southeastern La.*

W/L L L L W L WOT L L L W W

Score 0-47 14-49 21-39 44-28 7-26 47-45 7-31 14-24 13-48 37-7 27-25

Date Sept. 4 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 13 Nov. 20

Attend 19,235 55,582 11,958 7,848 13,284 92,576 5,720 13,012 4,228 11,363 5,466

Date Sept. 2 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 13 Nov. 18

Attend 25,290 19,327 23,174 5,428 4,148 12,994 4,268 13,012 3,007 7501 4,980

Date Sept. 4 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 13 Nov. 20 Dec. 4

Northwestern State (5-6, 4-3 Southland)

Date Sept. 4 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 13 Nov. 20

Opponent W/L at Air Force L Samford L Tarleton W at North Dakota L McNeese State* L at No. 22 Central Arkansas* W at Texas State* W Sam Houston State* WOT at Southeastern La.* W Nicholls State* L at No. 5 Stephen F. Austin* L

Score 21-65 7-19 17-14 24-49 7-24 24-19 16-3 23-20 35-16 7-37 13-36

Sam Houston State (6-5, 4-3 Southland)

Attend 9,121 5,529 12,088 21,928 8,722 7,938 4,268 10,110 10,120 6,214 5,466

Attend 40,236 9,097 7,056 7,966 7,848 8,722 14,008 9,151 3,951 7,501 11,687

Opponent at Baylor at Western Illinois Gardner-Webb at Lamar at Nicholls State* Southeastern La.* vs. No. 4 Stephen F. Austin* at Northwestern State* McNeese State* at Central Arkansas* Texas State*

W/L L L W W W W L LOT L W W

Score 3-34 14-56 30-14 38-10 26-7 57-7 28-31 20-23 28-33 20-13 31-29

Attend 42,821 10,965 8,030 17,187 4,148 7,457 24,685 9,151 4,228 6,214 5,631

Southeastern Louisiana (2-9, 1-6 Southland) Opponent at Tulane UT Martin Lamar at Louisiana-Monroe No. 15 Texas State* at Sam Houston State* McNeese State* at Central Arkansas* Northwestern State* at No. 7 Stephen F. Austin* at Nicholls State*

W/L L W L L W L L L L L L

Score 21-27 24-10 28-29 20-21 49-24 7-57 10-13 23-30 16-35 14-51 25-27

Attend 20,258 5,320 4,217 15,285 4,650 7,457 5,720 10,110 3,951 7,108 4,980

Stephen F. Austin (9-3, 6-1 Southland)

Date Sept. 04 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 09 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 06 Nov. 13 Nov. 20

Opponent at Texas A&M Albany at No. 13 Northern Iowa Lamar at McNeese State* Central Arkansas* vs. Sam Houston State* Texas State* at Nicholls State* Southeastern La.* Northwestern State* No. 10 Villanova

W/L L W W W W W W L W W W L

Score 7-48 59-14 22-20 71-3 32-27 30-7 31-28 24-27 48-13 51-14 36-13 24-54

Texas State (4-7, 1-6 Southland) Opponent at Houston Southern Arkansas No. 17 Cal Poly Southern Utah at Southeastern La.* Nicholls State* Northwestern State* at No. 3 Stephen F. Austin* Central Arkansas* at McNeese State* at Sam Houston State*

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W/L L W W W L LOT L W L L L

Score 28-68 31-17 21-12 42-28 24-49 45-47 3-16 27-24 17-49 6-36 29-31

Attend 81,287 9,483 12,260 13,281 13,284 7,938 24,685 11,435 3,007 7,108 11,687 4,938

Attend 32,119 13,727 12,236 13,742 4,650 12,994 14,008 11,435 10,120 11,363 5,631

Southland 2010 Team Stats G 12 11 11 11 11 11 11 11

TD 58 39 36 37 29 30 30 26

XP 2XP DXP 47 2 0 35 0 0 33 0 0 29 2 0 26 0 0 27 0 0 27 2 0 23 0 0

Scoring Defense TD 27 34 33 34 37 42 49 51

XP 2XP DXP 26 0 0 29 1 0 29 0 0 30 0 0 33 0 0 37 2 0 39 2 0 44 2 0

Avg 36.2 26.9 26.8 24.8 21.9 21.5 21.0 17.6

1. Stephen F. Austin 2. Southeastern La. 3. Central Arkansas 4. McNeese State 5. Northwestern State 6. Sam Houston State 7. Texas State 8. Nicholls State

FG Saf 15 0 11 0 10 0 10 5 15 1 9 2 10 1 7 1

Pts 233 268 257 274 302 324 369 377

Avg 21.2 22.3 23.4 24.9 27.5 29.5 33.5 34.3

1. Stephen F. Austin 2. Central Arkansas 3. Southeastern La. 4. McNeese State 5. Sam Houston State 6. Texas State 7. Northwestern State 8. Nicholls State

Pts 435 296 273 295 231 237 241 194

Avg 36.2 26.9 24.8 26.8 21.0 21.5 21.9 17.6

1. Stephen F. Austin 2. Central Arkansas 3. Texas State 4. Sam Houston State 5. Southeastern La. 6. McNeese State 7. Northwestern State 8. Nicholls State

Pts 77 75 65 62 57 47 45 38

Avg 6.4 6.8 5.9 5.6 5.2 4.3 4.1 3.5

1. Stephen F. Austin 2. Texas State 3. Central Arkansas 4. Sam Houston State 5. Nicholls State Southeastern La. 7. McNeese State 8. Northwestern State

TD 50 34 29 27 32 35 24 29

Yds/G 442.9 372.2 363.6 342.5 336.0 334.5 327.5 273.9

1. Sam Houston State 2. McNeese State 3. Texas State 4. Nicholls State 5. Central Arkansas 6. Southeastern La. 7. Northwestern State 8. Stephen F. Austin

Yards Avg TD Yds/G 3,773 5.3 32 343.0 3,797 5.1 26 345.2 4,175 4.5 31 347.9 3,975 5.4 33 361.4 4,033 5.1 35 366.6 4,273 5.5 45 388.5 4,330 5.6 45 393.6 4,404 5.4 36 400.4

1. Sam Houston State 2. McNeese State 3. Southeastern La. 4. Stephen F. Austin 5. Central Arkansas 6. Nicholls State 7. Northwestern State 8. Texas State

Touchdowns Scored

1. Stephen F. Austin 2. Central Arkansas 3. Texas State 4. Sam Houston State 5. Nicholls State 6. Southeastern La. 7. McNeese State 8. Northwestern State

G 12 11 11 11 11 11 11 11

TD 58 39 37 36 30 30 29 26

XP 2XP DXP 47 2 0 35 0 0 29 2 0 33 0 0 27 2 0 27 0 0 26 0 0 23 0 0

FG Saf 10 3 9 0 6 0 14 2 6 1 10 0 13 1 5 0

Points Scored Kicking

1. Stephen F. Austin 2. Central Arkansas 3. Southeastern La. 4. McNeese State 5. Sam Houston State 6. Texas State 7. Northwestern State 8. Nicholls State

G 12 11 11 11 11 11 11 11

1. McNeese State 2. Central Arkansas 3. Stephen F. Austin 4. Sam Houston State 5. Southeastern La. 6. Texas State 7. Nicholls State 8. Northwestern State

G 11 11 12 11 11 11 11 11

TD 58 36 29 39 30 37 30 26

XP 2XP DXP 47 2 0 33 0 0 26 0 0 35 0 0 27 0 0 29 2 0 27 2 0 23 0 0

Total Offense Rush 969 1,309 1,238 1,692 2,051 1,591 1,168 1,527

Pass Plays Yards Avg/P 4,346 902 5,315 5.9 2,785 786 4,094 5.2 2,762 800 4,000 5.0 2,076 758 3,768 5.0 1,645 733 3,696 5.0 2,088 729 3,679 5.0 2,435 744 3,603 4.8 1,486 672 3,013 4.5

Total Defense Rush 1,245 1,551 1,590 1,101 1,416 1,991 1,614 1,893

FG Saf 10 3 14 2 13 1 9 0 10 0 6 0 6 1 5 0

Pass 2,528 2,246 2,585 2,874 2,617 2,282 2,716 2,511

Plys 709 744 926 731 790 772 767 815

Pass Plays Yards Avg/P 4,346 902 5,315 5.9 2,762 800 4,000 5.0 2,785 786 4,094 5.2 2,076 758 3,768 5.0 2,435 744 3,603 4.8 1,645 733 3,696 5.0 2,088 729 3,679 5.0 1,486 672 3,013 4.5

Total Offensive Yards G 12 11 11 11 11 11 11 11

Rush 969 1,309 1,238 1,692 2,051 1,591 1,168 1,527

Pass Plays Yards Avg/P 4,346 902 5,315 5.9 2,785 786 4,094 5.2 2,762 800 4,000 5.0 2,076 758 3,768 5.0 1,645 733 3,696 5.0 2,088 729 3,679 5.0 2,435 744 3,603 4.8 1,486 672 3,013 4.5

TD 50 29 34 27 24 32 35 29

Yds/G 442.9 363.6 372.2 342.5 327.5 336.0 334.5 273.9

TD 50 34 29 27 32 35 24 29

Yds/G 442.9 372.2 363.6 342.5 336.0 334.5 327.5 273.9

Total Offensive Average Per Play G 12 11 11 11 11 11 11 11

Rush 969 1,309 1,591 2,051 1,238 1,692 1,168 1,527

Pass Plays Yards Avg/P 4,346 902 5,315 5.9 2,785 786 4,094 5.2 2,088 729 3,679 5.0 1,645 733 3,696 5.0 2,762 800 4,000 5.0 2,076 758 3,768 5.0 2,435 744 3,603 4.8 1,486 672 3,013 4.5

Total Offensive Touchdowns G 12 11 11 11 11 11 11 11

Rush 969 1,591 1,309 2,051 1,527 1,238 1,692 1,168

Pass Plays Yards Avg/P 4,346 902 5,315 5.9 2,088 729 3,679 5.0 2,785 786 4,094 5.2 1,645 733 3,696 5.0 1,486 672 3,013 4.5 2,762 800 4,000 5.0 2,076 758 3,768 5.0 2,435 744 3,603 4.8

Rushing Offense

G 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 12

Att 484 446 426 424 353 365 369 301

Yds 2,051 1,692 1,591 1,527 1,309 1,238 1,168 969

Avg 4.2 3.8 3.7 3.6 3.7 3.4 3.2 3.2

Rushing Defense G Rushes 11 327 11 354 11 422 12 481 11 394 11 387 11 466 11 434

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Yards 1,101 1,245 1,416 1,590 1,551 1,614 1,893 1,991

Avg. 3.4 3.5 3.4 3.3 3.9 4.2 4.1 4.6

TD 50 34 35 32 29 27 24 29

Yds/G 442.9 372.2 334.5 336.0 363.6 342.5 327.5 273.9

TD 50 35 34 32 29 29 27 24

Yds/G 442.9 334.5 372.2 336.0 273.9 363.6 342.5 327.5

TD 24 16 19 20 20 11 7 15

Yds/G 186.5 153.8 144.6 138.8 119.0 112.5 106.2 80.8

TD 15 18 15 13 9 23 20 23

Yds/G 100.1 113.2 128.7 132.5 141.0 146.7 172.1 181.0

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G 12 11 11 11 11 11 11 11

Rush 969 1,238 1,309 1,692 1,168 2,051 1,591 1,527

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1. Stephen F. Austin 2. Sam Houston State 3. McNeese State 4. Central Arkansas 5. Southeastern La. 6. Texas State 7. Nicholls State 8. Northwestern State

G 12 11 11 11 11 11 11 11

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Pts 435 296 295 273 241 237 231 194

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G 11 12 11 11 11 11 11 11

Total Offensive Plays

FG Saf 10 3 9 0 14 2 6 0 13 1 10 0 6 1 5 0

Southland Conference

1. Central Arkansas 2. Stephen F. Austin 3. Sam Houston State 4. McNeese State 5. Northwestern State 6. Southeastern La. 7. Nicholls State 8. Texas State

Scoring Offense

1. Stephen F. Austin 2. Central Arkansas 3. Sam Houston State 4. Texas State 5. McNeese State 6. Southeastern La. 7. Nicholls State 8. Northwestern State

1. Sam Houston State 2. McNeese State 3. Texas State 4. Central Arkansas 5. Nicholls State 6. Southeastern La. 7. Stephen F. Austin 8. Northwestern State

1. Sam Houston State 2. McNeese State 3. Texas State 4. Nicholls State 5. Northwestern State 6. Southeastern La. 7. Central Arkansas 8. Stephen F. Austin

1. Sam Houston State 2. McNeese State 3. Texas State 4. Nicholls State 5. Central Arkansas 6. Southeastern La. 7. Northwestern State 8. Stephen F. Austin

Yards Per Rush

G 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 11

Att 484 446 426 353 424 365 301 369

Yds 2,051 1,692 1,591 1,309 1,527 1,238 969 1,168

Avg 4.2 3.8 3.7 3.7 3.6 3.4 3.2 3.2

Yds/G 186.5 153.8 144.6 119.0 138.8 112.5 80.8 106.2

1. Stephen F. Austin 2. Central Arkansas 3. Southeastern La. 4. Northwestern State 5. Texas State 6. McNeese State 7. Sam Houston State 8. Nicholls State

G 12 11 11 11 11 11 11 11

Avg 4.2 3.8 3.7 3.6 3.2 3.4 3.7 3.2

TD 24 16 19 20 7 11 20 15

Yds/G 186.5 153.8 144.6 138.8 106.2 112.5 119.0 80.8

1. Central Arkansas 2. Texas State 3. Stephen F. Austin 4. Northwestern State 5. McNeese State 6. Southeastern La. 7. Nicholls State 8. Sam Houston State

G 11 11 12 11 11 11 11 11

Avg 4.2 3.8 3.7 3.6 3.7 3.4 3.2 3.2

TD 24 16 19 20 20 11 7 15

Yds/G 186.5 153.8 144.6 138.8 119.0 112.5 106.2 80.8

1. Stephen F. Austin 2. Southeastern La. 3. Central Arkansas 4. Northwestern State 5. McNeese State 6. Texas State 7. Sam Houston State 8. Nicholls State

TD 24 20 20 19 16 15 11 7

Yds/G 186.5 138.8 119.0 144.6 153.8 80.8 112.5 106.2

1. Stephen F. Austin 2. Central Arkansas 3. Southeastern La. 4. Northwestern State 5. McNeese State 6. Texas State 7. Sam Houston State 8. Nicholls State

TD 35 14 16 11 8 17 18 9

Effic 137.2 122.4 120.9 115.9 115.9 113.8 111.6 107.9

1. Stephen F. Austin 2. Central Arkansas 3. Southeastern La. 4. Northwestern State 5. Texas State 6. McNeese State 7. Sam Houston State 8. Nicholls State

TD 18 18 17 22 20 16 14 22

Effic 119.7 120.3 120.5 125.2 125.8 127.1 127.2 137.7

1. Central Arkansas 2. Stephen F. Austin 3. McNeese State 4. Northwestern State 5. Texas State 6. Sam Houston State 7. Nicholls State 8. Southeastern La.

Rushing Attempts G 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 12

Att 484 446 426 424 369 365 353 301

Yds 2,051 1,692 1,591 1,527 1,168 1,238 1,309 969

Rushing Yards

G 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 12

Att 484 446 426 424 353 365 369 301

Yds 2,051 1,692 1,591 1,527 1,309 1,238 1,168 969

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1. Stephen F. Austin 2. Central Arkansas 3. Texas State 4. McNeese State 5. Sam Houston State 6. Northwestern State 7. Southeastern La. 8. Nicholls State

1. Stephen F. Austin 2. Sam Houston State 3. Central Arkansas 4. Nicholls State 5. Southeastern La. 6. Northwestern State 7. McNeese State 8. Texas State

G 11 11 11 11 11 12 11 11

Att 484 424 353 426 446 301 365 369

Yds 2,051 1,527 1,309 1,591 1,692 969 1,238 1,168

Avg 4.2 3.6 3.7 3.7 3.8 3.2 3.4 3.2

Passing Efficiency G 12 11 11 11 11 11 11 11

Att Cmp 601 364 433 268 303 164 312 177 249 134 375 204 435 224 248 133

Pct Int 60.6 10 61.9 9 54.1 13 56.7 13 53.8 5 54.4 19 51.5 15 53.6 10

Yds 4,346 2,785 2,088 2,076 1,645 2,435 2,762 1,486

Passing Efficiency Defense

G 12 11 11 11 11 11 11 11

Att Cmp 445 276 404 203 350 211 380 203 368 213 349 188 355 215 338 211

Passing Offense

TD 24 16 19 20 20 11 15 7

Rushing Touchdowns

1. Sam Houston State 2. Nicholls State Central Arkansas 4. Texas State 5. McNeese State 6. Stephen F. Austin 7. Southeastern La. 8. Northwestern State

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Southland 2010 Team Stats

Int Pct. 10 62.0 9 50.2 17 60.3 14 53.4 18 57.9 4 53.9 11 60.6 5 62.4

Yds 2,585 2,874 2,246 2,716 2,617 2,511 2,528 2,282

Att 601 433 435 375 303 312 249 248

Cmp 364 268 224 204 164 177 134 133

Int 10 9 15 19 13 13 5 10

Pct. 60.6 61.9 51.5 54.4 54.1 56.7 53.8 53.6

Pass Defense Att 350 338 445 349 355 368 380 404

Cmp 211 211 276 188 215 213 203 203

Int 17 5 10 4 11 18 14 9

Pct. 60.3 62.4 62.0 53.9 60.6 57.9 53.4 50.2

Yds Avg TD Yds/G 4,346 7.2 35 362.2 2,785 6.4 14 253.2 2,762 6.3 18 251.1 2,435 6.5 17 221.4 2,088 6.9 16 189.8 2,076 6.7 11 188.7 1,645 6.6 8 149.5 1,486 6.0 9 135.1

Yds Avg TD Yds/G 2,246 6.4 17 204.2 2,282 6.8 22 207.5 2,585 5.8 18 215.4 2,511 7.2 16 228.3 2,528 7.1 14 229.8 2,617 7.1 20 237.9 2,716 7.1 22 246.9 2,874 7.1 18 261.3

Passing Attempts G 12 11 11 11 11 11 11 11

Att 601 435 433 375 312 303 249 248

Cmp 364 224 268 204 177 164 134 133

Int 10 15 9 19 13 13 5 10

Pct. 60.6 51.5 61.9 54.4 56.7 54.1 53.8 53.6

Yds Avg TD Yds/G 4,346 7.2 35 362.2 2,762 6.3 18 251.1 2,785 6.4 14 253.2 2,435 6.5 17 221.4 2,076 6.7 11 188.7 2,088 6.9 16 189.8 1,645 6.6 8 149.5 1,486 6.0 9 135.1

Pass Completions G 12 11 11 11 11 11 11 11

Att 601 433 435 375 312 303 249 248

Cmp 364 268 224 204 177 164 134 133

Int 10 9 15 19 13 13 5 10

Pct. 60.6 61.9 51.5 54.4 56.7 54.1 53.8 53.6

Passing Yards

G 12 11 11 11 11 11 11 11

Att 601 433 435 375 303 312 249 248

Cmp 364 268 224 204 164 177 134 133

Int 10 9 15 19 13 13 5 10

Pct. 60.6 61.9 51.5 54.4 54.1 56.7 53.8 53.6

Yds 4,346 2,785 2,762 2,435 2,076 2,088 1,645 1,486

Avg 11.9 10.4 12.3 11.9 11.7 12.7 12.3 11.2

Yds Avg TD Yds/G 4,346 7.2 35 362.2 2,785 6.4 14 253.2 2,762 6.3 18 251.1 2,435 6.5 17 221.4 2,088 6.9 16 189.8 2,076 6.7 11 188.7 1,645 6.6 8 149.5 1,486 6.0 9 135.1

Pass Completion Percentage G 11 12 11 11 11 11 11 11

Att 433 601 312 375 303 249 248 435

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Cmp 268 364 177 204 164 134 133 224

Int 9 10 13 19 13 5 10 15

Pct. 61.9 60.6 56.7 54.4 54.1 53.8 53.6 51.5

TD Yds/G 35 362.2 14 253.2 18 251.1 17 221.4 11 188.7 16 189.8 8 149.5 9 135.1

Yds 2,785 4,346 2,076 2,435 2,088 1,645 1,486 2,762

Avg 10.4 11.9 11.7 11.9 12.7 12.3 11.2 12.3

TD Yds/G 14 253.2 35 362.2 11 188.7 17 221.4 16 189.8 8 149.5 9 135.1 18 251.1

Southland 2010 Team Stats Pass Interceptions Att 249 433 248 601 312 303 435 375

Cmp 134 268 133 364 177 164 224 204

Int 5 9 10 10 13 13 15 19

Pct. 53.8 61.9 53.6 60.6 56.7 54.1 51.5 54.4

Yds Avg TD Yds/G 1,645 6.6 8 149.5 2,785 6.4 14 253.2 1,486 6.0 9 135.1 4,346 7.2 35 362.2 2,076 6.7 11 188.7 2,088 6.9 16 189.8 2,762 6.3 18 251.1 2,435 6.5 17 221.4

Passing Touchdowns

1. McNeese State 2. Southeastern La. 3. Stephen F. Austin 4. Sam Houston State 5. Central Arkansas 6. Northwestern State 7. Nicholls State 8. Texas State

Att 601 435 375 303 433 312 248 249

Cmp 364 224 204 164 268 177 133 134

Int 10 15 19 13 9 13 10 5

Pct. 60.6 51.5 54.4 54.1 61.9 56.7 53.6 53.8

Yds 4,346 2,762 2,435 2,088 2,785 2,076 1,486 1,645

Field Goals G 11 11 12 11 11 11 11 11

Made 13 10 10 14 9 5 6 6

PAT Kicking G 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 12

Made 33 27 23 27 35 29 26 47

G No. 11 65 11 60 11 56 11 70 11 50 11 66 12 64 11 56

Yards Avg/P 2,721 41.9 2,326 38.8 2,230 39.8 2,865 40.9 2,039 40.8 2,461 37.3 2,665 41.6 2,033 36.3

Ret 23 36 16 35 17 26 15 20

Yds 301 444 148 318 134 189 94 78

Interception Return Average

1. Sam Houston State 2. Northwestern State 3. McNeese State 4. Central Arkansas 5. Stephen F. Austin 6. Nicholls State 7. Southeastern La. 8. Texas State

Att 16 14 16 23 15 9 12 14

Pct .812 .714 .625 .609 .600 .556 .500 .429

1. Stephen F. Austin 2. Nicholls State McNeese State Central Arkansas 5. Sam Houston State Southeastern La. Northwestern State Texas State

Att 33 28 24 29 38 32 29 53

Pct 1.000 .964 .958 .931 .921 .906 .897 .887

1. Stephen F. Austin 2. McNeese State 3. Central Arkansas 4. Texas State Southeastern La. 6. Northwestern State 7. Nicholls State 8. Sam Houston State

Avg TBg Net/P 3.0 2 38.2 1.3 2 36.8 4.6 1 34.8 2.8 12 34.7 4.4 5 34.4 1.7 7 33.4 5.5 9 33.3 3.4 0 32.9

1. Central Arkansas 2. Stephen F. Austin 3. Sam Houston State 4. Southeastern La. 5. McNeese State 6. Nicholls State 7. Texas State

Gained Lost G Fum Int Tot Fum Int Tot 11 13 17 30 13 9 22 12 17 10 27 10 10 20 11 7 9 16 7 5 12 11 10 18 28 13 15 28 11 14 11 25 15 13 28 11 8 14 22 18 10 28 11 10 5 15 11 13 24

1. Stephen F. Austin 2. Central Arkansas 3. Southeastern La. 4. McNeese State 5. Texas State 6. Sam Houston State 7. Northwestern State 8. Nicholls State

G 12 11 11 11 11 11 11 11

TD 1 3 1 3 0 0 0 0

Avg 13.1 12.3 9.2 9.1 7.9 7.3 6.3 3.9

G 11 11 11 11 12 11 11 11

No. 9 4 11 17 10 14 18 5

Yds 292 111 241 295 138 180 129 7

Fumble Returns

G 12 11 11 11 11 11 11 11

Rcvd 17 8 14 13 7 10 9 10

Ret 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 1

TD 1 1 1 3 2 0 1 0

Yds 23 20 12 46 2 4 8 28

Fumbles Recovered G 12 11 11 11 11 11 11 11

Rcvd 17 14 13 10 10 9 8 7

Ret 3 2 2 1 1 1 2 1

Yds 23 12 46 28 4 8 20 2

Avg 25.2 24.2 23.1 22.3 21.8 21.6 19.9 19.8

Avg 32.4 27.8 21.9 17.4 13.8 12.9 7.2 1.4

TD 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 1

Avg 7.7 10.0 6.0 23.0 2.0 4.0 8.0 28.0

TD 0 0 2 1 0 0 1 0

Avg 7.7 6.0 23.0 28.0 4.0 8.0 10.0 2.0

Turnover Margin

First Downs

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Rush 51 75 77 95 81 107 66 73

Pass 197 124 117 88 106 68 100 56

Mar Per/G +8 0.73 +7 0.58 +4 0.36 +0 0.00 -3 -0.27 -6 -0.55 -9 -0.82

Pen 35 17 21 24 17 16 20 14

Total 283 216 215 207 204 191 186 143

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G 11 11 11 12 11 11 11 11

TD 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 0

TD Yds/G 35 362.2 18 251.1 17 221.4 16 189.8 14 253.2 11 188.7 9 135.1 8 149.5

PR 196 76 260 196 218 114 355 193

Punt Return Average

1. Texas State 2. Sam Houston State 3. Northwestern State 4. Stephen F. Austin 5. McNeese State 6. Nicholls State 7. Southeastern La. 8. Central Arkansas

Yds 1,261 1,184 1,086 1,272 1,045 1,100 1,013 910

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Net Yards Per Punt

1. Nicholls State 2. Sam Houston State 3. Central Arkansas 4. Northwestern State 5. Texas State 6. Southeastern La. 7. Stephen F. Austin 8. McNeese State

Avg 7.2 6.3 6.5 6.9 6.4 6.7 6.0 6.6

Ret 50 49 47 57 48 51 51 46

Team Previews

1. Sam Houston State 2. Nicholls State 3. Northwestern State 4. Southeastern La. 5. Central Arkansas 6. Texas State 7. McNeese State 8. Stephen F. Austin

G 12 11 11 11 11 11 11 11

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1. Stephen F. Austin 2. Southeastern La. 3. Northwestern State 4. Texas State 5. Central Arkansas 6. McNeese State 7. Nicholls State 8. Sam Houston State

Kickoff Return Average

1. Stephen F. Austin 2. Sam Houston State 3. Texas State 4. Nicholls State 5. Central Arkansas 6. McNeese State 7. Southeastern La. 8. Northwestern State

Southland Conference

G 11 11 11 12 11 11 11 11

1. Sam Houston State 2. Central Arkansas 3. Nicholls State Stephen F. Austin 5. McNeese State Texas State 7. Southeastern La. 8. Northwestern State

Southland 2010 Team Stats G 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 11

Rush 64 59 91 79 82 109 101 98

Pass 102 113 101 116 107 111 117 107

Pen 13 27 16 16 26 12 18 34

Third-Down Conversions

1. Southeastern La. 2. Texas State 3. McNeese State 4. Central Arkansas 5. Sam Houston State 6. Northwestern State 7. Stephen F. Austin 8. Nicholls State

G 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 11

Conv 75 59 57 61 57 50 53 40

Att 186 153 156 168 161 163 174 154

Opponent Third-Down Conversions

1. McNeese State 2. Central Arkansas 3. Northwestern State 4. Sam Houston State 5. Stephen F. Austin 6. Nicholls State 7. Southeastern La. 8. Texas State

G 11 11 11 11 12 11 11 11

Conv 47 48 56 57 72 62 65 69

Att 150 147 167 168 203 163 169 162

Fourth-Down Conversions

1. Central Arkansas 2. McNeese State 3. Northwestern State 4. Stephen F. Austin 5. Sam Houston State Texas State 7. Southeastern La. 8. Nicholls State

G 11 11 11 12 11 11 11 11

Conv 17 12 11 12 6 10 7 8

Att 25 22 23 26 15 25 18 24

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Opponent Fourth Down Conversions

1. McNeese State 2. Central Arkansas 3. Southeastern La. 4. Northwestern State 5. Sam Houston State 6. Stephen F. Austin 7. Texas State 8. Nicholls State

G 11 11 11 11 11 12 11 11

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Opponent First Downs

1. McNeese State 2. Sam Houston State 3. Central Arkansas 4. Nicholls State 5. Southeastern La. 6. Texas State 7. Stephen F. Austin 8. Northwestern State

1. Stephen F. Austin 2. Sam Houston State 3. Central Arkansas 4. Southeastern La. 5. Nicholls State McNeese State 7. Northwestern State 8. Texas State

G 12 11 11 11 11 11 11 11

Conv 6 10 10 12 11 15 9 11

Sacks By

Att 17 24 22 26 23 29 17 19

Sacks 40 31 30 28 17 17 15 13

Total 179 199 208 211 215 232 236 239

1. Sam Houston State Stephen F. Austin 3. Central Arkansas 4. Southeastern La. McNeese State 6. Northwestern State 7. Texas State 8. Nicholls State

Pct 40.3 38.6 36.5 36.3 35.4 30.7 30.5 26.0

1. Texas State 2. McNeese State 3. Central Arkansas 4. Sam Houston State 5. Nicholls State 6. Southeastern La. 7. Stephen F. Austin 8. Northwestern State

Pct 31.3 32.7 33.5 33.9 35.5 38.0 38.5 42.6

1. Northwestern State 2. Stephen F. Austin 3. McNeese State 4. Nicholls State 5. Central Arkansas 6. Southeastern La. 7. Sam Houston State 8. Texas State

Pct 68.0 54.5 47.8 46.2 40.0 40.0 38.9 33.3

1. Sam Houston State 2. McNeese State 3. Nicholls State 4. Central Arkansas 5. Texas State 6. Northwestern State 7. Southeastern La. 8. Stephen F. Austin

Pct 35.3 41.7 45.5 46.2 47.8 51.7 52.9 57.9

1. McNeese State 2. Sam Houston State 3. Stephen F. Austin 4. Central Arkansas 5. Southeastern La. 6. Texas State 7. Northwestern State 8. Nicholls State

Yards 251 213 206 180 105 122 119 67

1. Southeastern La. Central Arkansas Stephen F. Austin 4. Northwestern State 5. Sam Houston State 6. Texas State 7. McNeese State 8. Nicholls State

Sacks Against G 11 12 11 11 11 11 11 11

Sacks 13 13 17 19 19 22 28 46

Penalties

G 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 11

No 47 68 80 76 85 91 96 102

Opponent Penalties G 11 12 11 11 11 11 11 11

No 93 108 84 77 73 86 77 70

Time of Possession G 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 12

Total Time 369:24 353:06 338:28 333:33 323:22 311:02 303:46 300:02

Yards 80 82 104 128 125 129 177 314

Yds 471 604 648 701 726 769 842 972

Avg/G 42.8 54.9 58.9 63.7 66.0 69.9 70.2 88.4

Yds 936 947 754 708 699 673 650 531

Avg/G 85.1 78.9 68.5 64.4 63.5 61.2 59.1 48.3

Avg/G 33:34 32:06 30:46 30:19 29:23 28:16 27:36 25:00

Red-Zone Offense G 11 11 12 11 11 11 11 11

RZone 32-38 30-36 46-56 37-47 26-34 31-42 20-30 21-33

Pct TDs R/P FG-AT Fm/Int/Dn/Oth 84.2 23 15/8 9-10 1/1/2/1 83.3 20 17/3 10-15 0/0/1/0 82.1 37 15/22 9-13 1/2/3/0 78.7 29 19/10 8-12 2/2/1/1 76.5 17 9/8 9-12 2/2/1/0 73.8 25 15/10 6-10 2/0/5/0 66.7 17 5/12 3-5 2/3/3/0 63.6 18 13/5 3-8 1/3/3/0

Red-Zone Defense G 11 11 12 11 11 11 11 11

RZone 30-42 30-42 30-42 32-41 29-37 39-49 29-34 47-55

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Pct TDs R/P FG-AT Fm/Int/Dn/Oth 71.4 24 14/10 6-9 2/1/5/1 71.4 19 7/12 11-15 0/4/3/1 71.4 21 9/12 9-12 4/1/4/0 78.0 21 15/6 11-12 0/0/6/2 78.4 19 10/9 10-12 2/3/1/0 79.6 36 23/13 3-6 2/1/2/2 85.3 22 13/9 7-9 0/2/1/0 85.5 38 21/17 9-13 1/0/2/1

Southland 2010 Individual Stats Pass Plays 3,998 566 2,589 471 1,738 335 1,821 345 1,381 276 1,476 236 1,095 359 694 182 0 172 0 172

Total Offensive Yards

Pass Plays 3,998 566 2,589 471 1,821 345 1,738 335 1,095 359 1,381 276 1,476 236 1,364 240 1,012 198 694 182

Cl 1. Roberson, Cordell-SFA So. 2. Flanders, Tim-SHSU Fr. 3. Jones, Zeke-SLU So. Turner, Jesse-NICH So. Bobo, Terence-UCA So. 6. Caston, LaQuintin-NICH So. 7. Yarborough, Simmie-SLU Jr. 8. Crawford, Gralyn-SFA So. 9. Griggs, DaMarcus-TXST Sr. 10. Bush, Karrington-TXST Sr.

Total 3,930 2,801 2,084 1,886 1,672 1,650 1,533 1,388 1,070 1,006

Yds/G 327.5 254.6 208.4 209.6 152.0 165.0 153.3 198.3 178.3 111.8

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Total Offensive Touchdowns

Moses, Jeremy-SFA Caston, LaQuintin-NICH Harris, Paul-NWLA Dick, Nathan-UCA Beatty, Tyler-SLU Arndt, Tyler-TXST Flanders, Tim-SHSU Bower, Jacob-MCN Bell, Brian-SHSU Hawkins, Tim-TXST

Cl Sr. So. So. Jr. Sr. Fr. Fr. Sr. Fr. So.

G 12 11 10 11 9 7 10 10 10 9

Rush 0 10 4 3 1 5 13 4 2 2

Pass 34 8 13 12 14 9 0 8 7 7

All-Purpose Yards Cl So. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. So. Fr. Jr. So. So.

Rcv 981 113 30 920 405 262 24 185 454 312

Scoring G 12 10 11 9 11 9 11 11 11 10

TD XPT 16 0 13 0 0 33 9 0 11 0 9 0 0 26 0 35 10 0 9 0

PR KR 183 1,038 1 932 380 981 280 24 13 699 0 0 0 0 0 0 138 402 0 359

FG 0 0 14 0 0 0 13 9 0 0

2XP 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Yds 2,207 1,750 1,391 1,234 1,117 900 972 1,040 1,013 701

Scoring (Kick)

Antonio, Miguel-SHSU Lewis, Josh-MCN Carmona, Eddie-UCA Sebastian, Seth-SLU Henshaw, Thomas-SFA Dolan, Andrew-NICH Garelick, Justin-TXST Shaughnessy, John-NWLA Nelson, Drew-SFA

Cl So. So. Sr. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. So. Jr.

Total 34 18 17 15 15 14 13 12 9 9

Cl 1. Flanders, Tim-SHSU Fr. 2. Anderson, Andre-MCN Jr. 3. Turner, Jesse-NICH So. 4. Bush, Karrington-TXST Sr. 5. Fairley, Sam-SLU So. 6. Caston, LaQuintin-NICH So. 7. Jones, Zeke-SLU So. 8. Imade, Dexter-TXST Fr. 9. Bobo, Terence-UCA So. 10. Hampton, Romonte-SFA So.

Avg/G 183.9 159.1 126.5 112.2 101.5 100.0 97.2 94.5 92.1 87.6

Cl 1. Flanders, Tim-SHSU Fr. 2. Anderson, Andre-MCN Jr. 3. Bush, Karrington-TXST Sr. 4. Turner, Jesse-NICH So. 5. Fairley, Sam-SLU So. 6. Caston, LaQuintin-NICH So. 7. Bobo, Terence-UCA So. 8. Imade, Dexter-TXST Fr. 9. Hampton, Romonte-SFA So. 10. Jones, Zeke-SLU So.

Pts Pts/G 98 8.2 78 7.8 75 6.8 54 6.0 66 6.0 54 6.0 65 5.9 62 5.6 60 5.5 54 5.4

G 11 11 11 11 9 11 10 11 12

PATs 33-33 26-29 35-38 27-29 23-25 27-28 24-24 23-24 4-5

Rushing G 10 11 9 11 11 11 9 10 11 11

Att 172 172 112 145 145 171 99 104 105 105

Yds 948 855 638 704 579 577 380 414 436 399

Rushing Yards

1. 2. 3. 4. 6. 8.

G 10 11 11 9 11 11 11 10 11 9

Att 172 172 145 112 145 171 105 104 105 99

Yds 948 855 704 638 579 577 436 414 399 380

FGs 14-23 13-16 9-15 10-14 7-9 6-12 4-12 5-9 0-0

Pts 75 65 62 57 44 45 36 38 4

Pts/G 6.8 5.9 5.6 5.2 4.9 4.1 3.6 3.5 0.3

Avg TD Long Yds/G 5.5 13 54 94.8 5.0 5 36 77.7 5.7 8 87 70.9 4.9 6 79 64.0 4.0 1 33 52.6 3.4 10 62 52.5 3.8 8 39 42.2 4.0 5 37 41.4 4.2 9 56 39.6 3.8 6 22 36.3

Avg TD Long Yds/G 5.5 13 54 94.8 5.0 5 36 77.7 4.9 6 79 64.0 5.7 8 87 70.9 4.0 1 33 52.6 3.4 10 62 52.5 4.2 9 56 39.6 4.0 5 37 41.4 3.8 6 22 36.3 3.8 8 39 42.2

Rushing Touchdowns

Cl Flanders, Tim-SHSU Fr. Caston, LaQuintin-NICH So. Bobo, Terence-UCA So. Turner, Jesse-NICH So. Jones, Zeke-SLU So. Bush, Karrington-TXST Sr. Hampton, Romonte-SFA So. Anderson, Andre-MCN Jr. Imade, Dexter-TXST Fr. Sincere, Richard-SHSU Fr.

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G 10 11 11 9 9 11 11 11 10 11

Att 172 171 105 112 99 145 105 172 104 42

Yds 948 577 436 638 380 704 399 855 414 282

Avg TD Long Yds/G 5.5 13 54 94.8 3.4 10 62 52.5 4.2 9 56 39.6 5.7 8 87 70.9 3.8 8 39 42.2 4.9 6 79 64.0 3.8 6 22 36.3 5.0 5 36 77.7 4.0 5 37 41.4 6.7 5 67 25.6

History & Records

Cl 1. Roberson, Cordell-SFA So. 2. Flanders, Tim-SHSU Fr. 3. Antonio, Miguel-SHSU So. 4. Jones, Zeke-SLU So. Bobo, Terence-UCA So. Turner, Jesse-NICH So. 7. Lewis, Josh-MCN So. 8. Carmona, Eddie-UCA Sr. 9. Caston, LaQuintin-NICH So. 10. Yarborough, Simmie-SLU Jr.

G Rush 12 5 11 704 11 0 11 10 11 0 9 638 10 948 11 855 11 19 8 30

TD Rush Pass Ret PAT Pts Pts/G 16 0 16 0 1 98 8.2 13 13 0 0 0 78 7.8 9 8 1 0 0 54 6.0 9 8 1 0 0 54 6.0 11 9 2 0 0 66 6.0 10 10 0 0 0 60 5.5 9 0 9 0 0 54 5.4 9 0 5 4 0 54 4.5 8 0 6 2 0 48 4.4 7 6 1 0 0 42 3.8

2010 Review

1. Crawford, Gralyn-SFA 2. Bush, Karrington-TXST 3. Closner, Brandon-SHSU 4. Griggs, DaMarcus-TXST 5. Jackson, Isaiah-UCA 6. Turner, Jesse-NICH 7. Flanders, Tim-SHSU 8. Anderson, Andre-MCN 9. Brown, Bradley-NWLA 10. Harvey, Phillip-NWLA

G 12 10 9 9 11 11 10 12 11 11

Team Previews

1. 2. 3. 4. 6. 7. 8. 9.

G Rush 12 -68 11 212 10 263 9 148 11 577 10 269 10 57 7 24 6 58 9 312

Yds/G 327.5 254.6 209.6 208.4 165.0 153.3 152.0 111.8 94.8 77.7

2011 Preview

Cl 1. Moses, Jeremy-SFA Sr. 2. Dick, Nathan-UCA Jr. 3. Harris, Paul-NWLA So. 4. Beatty, Tyler-SLU Sr. 5. Caston, LaQuintin-NICH So. 6. Bell, Brian-SHSU Fr. 7. Bower, Jacob-MCN Sr. 8. Arndt, Tyler-TXST Fr. 9. Young, Brian-SLU So. 10. Hawkins, Tim-TXST So.

Scoring (Touchdowns)

Total 3,930 2,801 1,886 2,084 1,650 1,533 1,672 1,006 948 855

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G Rush 12 -68 11 212 9 148 10 263 10 269 10 57 11 577 9 312 10 948 11 855

Total Offense

Cl 1. Moses, Jeremy-SFA Sr. 2. Dick, Nathan-UCA Jr. 3. Beatty, Tyler-SLU Sr. 4. Harris, Paul-NWLA So. 5. Bell, Brian-SHSU Fr. 6. Bower, Jacob-MCN Sr. 7. Caston, LaQuintin-NICH So. 8. Hawkins, Tim-TXST So. 9. Flanders, Tim-SHSU Fr. 10. Anderson, Andre-MCN Jr.

Southland 2010 Individual Stats

History & Records

2010 Review

team Previews

2011 Preview

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Passing Average Per Game

Cl 1. Moses, Jeremy-SFA Sr. 2. Dick, Nathan-UCA Jr. 3. Beatty, Tyler-SLU Sr. 4. Harris, Paul-NWLA So. 5. Bower, Jacob-MCN Sr. 6. Bell, Brian-SHSU Fr. 7. Caston, LaQuintin-NICH So. 8. Hawkins, Tim-TXST So. 9. Stroud, Cody-MCN Fr. 10. Wolfe, Tyler-NWLA Sr.

G 12 11 9 10 10 10 11 9 8 9

Att Cmp Int Pct. Yds TD Avg/G 550 336 7 61.1 3,998 34 333.2 394 249 7 63.2 2,589 12 235.4 268 137 8 51.1 1,738 14 193.1 258 146 10 56.6 1,821 13 182.1 199 113 9 56.8 1,476 8 147.6 205 110 4 53.7 1,381 7 138.1 188 98 9 52.1 1,095 8 99.5 107 56 6 52.3 694 7 77.1 110 63 4 57.3 586 3 73.2 102 51 6 50.0 550 3 61.1

Passing Efficiency

Cl 1. Moses, Jeremy-SFA Sr. 2. Dick, Nathan-UCA Jr. 3. Harris, Paul-NWLA So. 4. Bower, Jacob-MCN Sr. 5. Bell, Brian-SHSU Fr. 6. Hawkins, Tim-TXST So. 7. Beatty, Tyler-SLU Sr. 8. Klann, Landry-NICH Fr. 9. Caston, LaQuintin-NICH So. 10. Stroud, Cody-MCN Fr.

G 12 11 10 10 10 9 9 8 11 8

Att Cmp Int Pct. Yds TD Eff. 550 336 7 61.1 3,998 34 140.0 394 249 7 63.2 2,589 12 124.9 258 146 10 56.6 1,821 13 124.8 199 113 9 56.8 1,476 8 123.3 205 110 4 53.7 1,381 7 117.6 107 56 6 52.3 694 7 117.2 268 137 8 51.1 1,738 14 116.9 60 35 1 58.3 391 1 115.2 188 98 9 52.1 1,095 8 105.5 110 63 4 57.3 586 3 103.7

Passing Yards Per Completion

Cl 1. Bower, Jacob-MCN Sr. 2. Beatty, Tyler-SLU Sr. 3. Bell, Brian-SHSU Fr. 4. Harris, Paul-NWLA So. 5. Hawkins, Tim-TXST So. 6. Moses, Jeremy-SFA Sr. 7. Caston, LaQuintin-NICH So. 8. Klann, Landry-NICH Fr. 9. Wolfe, Tyler-NWLA Sr. 10. Dick, Nathan-UCA Jr.

G 10 9 10 10 9 12 11 8 9 11

Att Cmp Int Pct. Yds TD Avg/C 199 113 9 56.8 1,476 8 13.1 268 137 8 51.1 1,738 14 12.7 205 110 4 53.7 1,381 7 12.6 258 146 10 56.6 1,821 13 12.5 107 56 6 52.3 694 7 12.4 550 336 7 61.1 3,998 34 11.9 188 98 9 52.1 1,095 8 11.2 60 35 1 58.3 391 1 11.2 102 51 6 50.0 550 3 10.8 394 249 7 63.2 2,589 12 10.4

Passing Yards Per Attempt

Cl 1. Bower, Jacob-MCN Sr. 2. Moses, Jeremy-SFA Sr. 3. Harris, Paul-NWLA So. 4. Bell, Brian-SHSU Fr. 5. Dick, Nathan-UCA Jr. 6. Klann, Landry-NICH Fr. 7. Hawkins, Tim-TXST So. 8. Beatty, Tyler-SLU Sr. 9. Caston, LaQuintin-NICH So. 10. Wolfe, Tyler-NWLA Sr.

G 10 12 10 10 11 8 9 9 11 9

Att Cmp Int Pct. Yds TD Avg/A 199 113 9 56.8 1,476 8 7.4 550 336 7 61.1 3,998 34 7.3 258 146 10 56.6 1,821 13 7.1 205 110 4 53.7 1,381 7 6.7 394 249 7 63.2 2,589 12 6.6 60 35 1 58.3 391 1 6.5 107 56 6 52.3 694 7 6.5 268 137 8 51.1 1,738 14 6.5 188 98 9 52.1 1,095 8 5.8 102 51 6 50.0 550 3 5.4

Pass Completion Percentage

Cl 1. Dick, Nathan-UCA Jr. 2. Moses, Jeremy-SFA Sr. 3. Klann, Landry-NICH Fr. 4. Stroud, Cody-MCN Fr. 5. Bower, Jacob-MCN Sr. 6. Harris, Paul-NWLA So. 7. Bell, Brian-SHSU Fr. 8. Hawkins, Tim-TXST So. 9. Caston, LaQuintin-NICH So. 10. Beatty, Tyler-SLU Sr.

G 11 12 8 8 10 10 10 9 11 9

Att Cmp Int Pct. Yds TD Avg/G 394 249 7 63.2 2,589 12 235.4 550 336 7 61.1 3,998 34 333.2 60 35 1 58.3 391 1 48.9 110 63 4 57.3 586 3 73.2 199 113 9 56.8 1,476 8 147.6 258 146 10 56.6 1,821 13 182.1 205 110 4 53.7 1,381 7 138.1 107 56 6 52.3 694 7 77.1 188 98 9 52.1 1,095 8 99.5 268 137 8 51.1 1,738 14 193.1

Passing Yards

Cl 1. Moses, Jeremy-SFA Sr. 2. Dick, Nathan-UCA Jr. 3. Harris, Paul-NWLA So. 4. Beatty, Tyler-SLU Sr. 5. Bower, Jacob-MCN Sr. 6. Bell, Brian-SHSU Fr. 7. Arndt, Tyler-TXST Fr. 8. Caston, LaQuintin-NICH So. 9. Young, Brian-SLU So. 10. Hawkins, Tim-TXST So.

G 12 11 10 9 10 10 7 11 6 9

Att Cmp Int Pct. Yds TD Avg/G 550 336 7 61.1 3,998 34 333.2 394 249 7 63.2 2,589 12 235.4 258 146 10 56.6 1,821 13 182.1 268 137 8 51.1 1,738 14 193.1 199 113 9 56.8 1,476 8 147.6 205 110 4 53.7 1,381 7 138.1 192 106 7 55.2 1,364 9 194.9 188 98 9 52.1 1,095 8 99.5 165 86 7 52.1 1,012 4 168.7 107 56 6 52.3 694 7 77.1

Pass Attempts

Cl 1. Moses, Jeremy-SFA Sr. 2. Dick, Nathan-UCA Jr. 3. Beatty, Tyler-SLU Sr. 4. Harris, Paul-NWLA So. 5. Bell, Brian-SHSU Fr. 6. Bower, Jacob-MCN Sr. 7. Arndt, Tyler-TXST Fr. 8. Caston, LaQuintin-NICH So. 9. Young, Brian-SLU So. 10. Stroud, Cody-MCN Fr.

G 12 11 9 10 10 10 7 11 6 8

Att Cmp Int Pct. Yds TD Avg/G 550 336 7 61.1 3,998 34 333.2 394 249 7 63.2 2,589 12 235.4 268 137 8 51.1 1,738 14 193.1 258 146 10 56.6 1,821 13 182.1 205 110 4 53.7 1,381 7 138.1 199 113 9 56.8 1,476 8 147.6 192 106 7 55.2 1,364 9 194.9 188 98 9 52.1 1,095 8 99.5 165 86 7 52.1 1,012 4 168.7 110 63 4 57.3 586 3 73.2

Pass Completions

G 12 11 10 9 10 10 7 11 6 8

Passing Touchdowns

Cl 1. Moses, Jeremy-SFA Sr. 2. Beatty, Tyler-SLU Sr. 3. Harris, Paul-NWLA So. 4. Dick, Nathan-UCA Jr. 5. Arndt, Tyler-TXST Fr. 6. Bower, Jacob-MCN Sr. Caston, LaQuintin-NICH So. 8. Bell, Brian-SHSU Fr. Hawkins, Tim-TXST So. 10. Young, Brian-SLU So.

1. 2. 4. 5. 9.

G 12 9 10 11 7 10 11 10 9 6

Att Cmp Int Pct. Yds TD Avg/G 550 336 7 61.1 3,998 34 333.2 268 137 8 51.1 1,738 14 193.1 258 146 10 56.6 1,821 13 182.1 394 249 7 63.2 2,589 12 235.4 192 106 7 55.2 1,364 9 194.9 199 113 9 56.8 1,476 8 147.6 188 98 9 52.1 1,095 8 99.5 205 110 4 53.7 1,381 7 138.1 107 56 6 52.3 694 7 77.1 165 86 7 52.1 1,012 4 168.7

Pass Interceptions

Harris, Paul-NWLA Caston, LaQuint-NICH Bower, Jacob-MCN Beatty, Tyler-SLU Young, Brian-SLU Arndt, Tyler-TXST Moses, Jeremy-SFA Dick, Nathan-UCA Wolfe, Tyler-NWLA Hawkins, Tim-TXST

Cl So. So. Sr. Sr. So. Fr. Sr. Jr. Sr. So.

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G 10 11 10 9 6 7 12 11 9 9

Att Cmp Int Pct. Yds TD Avg/G 258 146 10 56.6 1,821 13 182.1 188 98 9 52.1 1,095 8 99.5 199 113 9 56.8 1,476 8 147.6 268 137 8 51.1 1,738 14 193.1 165 86 7 52.1 1,012 4 168.7 192 106 7 55.2 1,364 9 194.9 550 336 7 61.1 3,998 34 333.2 394 249 7 63.2 2,589 12 235.4 102 51 6 50.0 550 3 61.1 107 56 6 52.3 694 7 77.1

Southland 2010 Individual Stats

Receiving Yards Per Game

G Rec Yds TD Long Avg/C Yds/G 12 61 1,011 16 73 16.6 84.2 11 65 920 6 67 14.2 83.6 12 74 981 5 74 13.3 81.8 11 56 875 4 58 15.6 79.5 11 71 809 6 63 11.4 73.5 10 60 709 9 95 11.8 70.9 11 34 622 4 49 18.3 56.5 12 43 616 5 61 14.3 51.3 11 37 510 5 28 13.8 46.4 10 21 445 2 68 21.2 44.5

Yards Per Catch Cl Jr. Jr. So. Jr. So. Fr. Sr. Jr. So. Jr.

G Rec Yds TD Long Avg/C Yds/G 10 21 445 2 68 21.2 44.5 11 34 622 4 49 18.3 56.5 12 61 1,011 16 73 16.6 84.2 11 56 875 4 58 15.6 79.5 9 18 262 1 95 14.6 29.1 12 43 616 5 61 14.3 51.3 11 65 920 6 67 14.2 83.6 11 37 510 5 28 13.8 46.4 12 74 981 5 74 13.3 81.8 11 22 289 4 35 13.1 26.3

Receptions

G Rec Yds TD Long Avg/C Yds/G 12 74 981 5 74 13.3 81.8 11 71 809 6 63 11.4 73.5 11 65 920 6 67 14.2 83.6 12 61 1,011 16 73 16.6 84.2 10 60 709 9 95 11.8 70.9 11 56 875 4 58 15.6 79.5 12 52 528 4 39 10.2 44.0 11 48 454 3 49 9.5 41.3 12 43 616 5 61 14.3 51.3 11 42 446 2 35 10.6 40.5

Dolan, Patrick-NICH Nelson, Drew-SFA Follis, Ben-TXST Russo, Bradley-NWLA Carmona, Eddie-UCA Foster, Matt-SHSU Mothe, Beau-SLU Bourgeois, Ben-MCN

1. 2. 3. 4. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Mothe, Beau-SLU Dolan, Patrick-NICH Capparelli, Michael-SHSU Nelson, Drew-SFA Russo, Bradley-NWLA Beard, Jonathan-UCA Follis, Ben-TXST Lasseigne, Beau-MCN Hundley, John-NWLA

1. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

G 11 12 11 11 11 11 11 11

Punt 63 64 49 68 56 60 60 55

Cl Fr. Jr. Jr. So. Jr. Sr. So. Sr. Sr.

G 11 11 11 13 10 12 11 12 5

Punt 65 59 54 53 53 51 39 37 5

Yards Punted Cl Sr. Jr. Sr. Fr. So. Sr. Jr. Jr. Fr. Fr.

G 11 12 11 11 11 11 11 11 3 3

Punt 68 64 63 60 60 56 55 49 5 1

PAT Kicking

Antonio, Miguel-SHSU Garelick, Justin-TXST Dolan, Andrew-NICH Shaughnessy, John-NWLA Sebastian, Seth-SLU Carmona, Eddie-UCA Henshaw, Thomas-SFA Lewis, Josh-MCN

Cl So. So. Fr. So. Fr. Sr. Fr. So.

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G 11 10 11 11 11 11 9 11

Yds 2,721 2,665 2,039 2,789 2,230 2,326 2,292 2,033

Long 74 63 67 61 68 55 65 49

Avg 43.2 41.6 41.6 41.0 39.8 38.8 38.2 37.0

Yds 2,484 2,521 2,162 2,197 1,926 2,039 1,531 1,375 181

Long 62 64 63 72 64 73 59 55 47

Avg 38.2 42.7 40.0 41.5 36.3 40.0 39.3 37.2 36.2

Yds 2,789 2,665 2,721 2,326 2,292 2,230 2,033 2,039 169 44

Long 61 63 74 55 65 68 49 67 44 44

Avg 41.0 41.6 43.2 38.8 38.2 39.8 37.0 41.6 33.8 44.0

Made 33 24 27 23 27 35 23 26

Att 33 24 28 24 29 38 25 29

Pct. 100.0 100.0 96.4 95.8 93.1 92.1 92.0 89.7

History & Records

G Rec Yds TD Long Avg/C Yds/G 12 61 1,011 16 73 16.6 84.2 12 74 981 5 74 13.3 81.8 11 65 920 6 67 14.2 83.6 11 56 875 4 58 15.6 79.5 11 71 809 6 63 11.4 73.5 10 60 709 9 95 11.8 70.9 11 34 622 4 49 18.3 56.5 12 43 616 5 61 14.3 51.3 12 52 528 4 39 10.2 44.0 11 37 510 5 28 13.8 46.4

Cl Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Fr. So. Jr.

Number of Punts

1. Russo, Bradley-NWLA 2. Nelson, Drew-SFA 3. Dolan, Patrick-NICH 4. Foster, Matt-SHSU Mothe, Beau-SLU 6. Carmona, Eddie-UCA 7. Bourgeois, Ben-MCN 8. Follis, Ben-TXST 9. McCormick, Matt-SLU 10. Garrett, Chris-NWLA

Reception Yards

Cl 1. Roberson, Cordell-SFA So. 2. Crawford, Gralyn-SFA So. 3. Griggs, DaMarcus-TXST Sr. 4. Collins, Brandon-SLU Jr. 5. Robey, Kenneth-UCA Sr. 6. Yarborough, Simmie-SLU Jr. 7. Theodore, Kory-SLU Jr. 8. Lott, Kris-SFA Fr. 9. Foster, Anthony-SFA So. 10. Dillard, Daren-TXST Jr.

Punting

2010 Review

Cl 1. Crawford, Gralyn-SFA So. 2. Robey, Kenneth-UCA Sr. 3. Griggs, DaMarcus-TXST Sr. 4. Roberson, Cordell-SFA So. 5. Yarborough, Simmie-SLU Jr. 6. Collins, Brandon-SLU Jr. 7. Foster, Anthony-SFA So. 8. Brown, Bradley-NWLA So. 9. Lott, Kris-SFA Fr. 10. Croom, Dominique-UCA So.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

G Rec Yds TD Long Avg/C Yds/G 12 61 1,011 16 73 16.6 84.2 10 60 709 9 95 11.8 70.9 11 65 920 6 67 14.2 83.6 11 71 809 6 63 11.4 73.5 12 74 981 5 74 13.3 81.8 12 43 616 5 61 14.3 51.3 11 37 510 5 28 13.8 46.4 11 56 875 4 58 15.6 79.5 11 34 622 4 49 18.3 56.5 12 52 528 4 39 10.2 44.0

Team Previews

1. Henry, T.C.-NWLA 2. Theodore, Kory-SLU 3. Roberson, Cordell-SFA 4. Collins, Brandon-SLU 5. Turner, Jesse-NICH 6. Lott, Kris-SFA 7. Griggs, DaMarcus-TXST 8. Dillard, Daren-TXST 9. Crawford, Gralyn-SFA 10. Aldredge, Justin-NWLA

Cl Roberson, Cordell-SFA So. Yarborough, Simmie-SLU Jr. Griggs, DaMarcus-TXST Sr. Robey, Kenneth-UCA Sr. Crawford, Gralyn-SFA So. Lott, Kris-SFA Fr. Dillard, Daren-TXST Jr. Collins, Brandon-SLU Jr. Theodore, Kory-SLU Jr. Foster, Anthony-SFA So.

2011 Preview

Cl 1. Roberson, Cordell-SFA So. 2. Griggs, DaMarcus-TXST Sr. 3. Crawford, Gralyn-SFA So. 4. Collins, Brandon-SLU Jr. 5. Robey, Kenneth-UCA Sr. 6. Yarborough, Simmie-SLU Jr. 7. Theodore, Kory-SLU Jr. 8. Lott, Kris-SFA Fr. 9. Dillard, Daren-TXST Jr. 10. Henry, T.C.-NWLA Jr.

Receiving Touchdowns

1. 2. 3. 5. 8.

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G Rec Yds TD Long Avg/C Rec/G 11 71 809 6 63 11.4 6.45 12 74 981 5 74 13.3 6.17 10 60 709 9 95 11.8 6.00 11 65 920 6 67 14.2 5.91 11 56 875 4 58 15.6 5.09 12 61 1,011 16 73 16.6 5.08 11 48 454 3 49 9.5 4.36 12 52 528 4 39 10.2 4.33 11 42 446 2 35 10.6 3.82 12 43 616 5 61 14.3 3.58

Receptions Per Game

Cl 1. Robey, Kenneth-UCA Sr. 2. Crawford, Gralyn-SFA So. 3. Yarborough, Simmie-SLU Jr. 4. Griggs, DaMarcus-TXST Sr. 5. Collins, Brando-SLU Jr. 6. Roberson, Cordell-SFA So. 7. Brown, Bradley-NWLA So. 8. Foster, Anthony-SFA So. 9. Croom, Dominique-UCA So. 10. Lott, Kris-SFA Fr.

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PAT Kicking Attempts

1. Carmona, Eddie-UCA 2. Antonio, Miguel-SHSU 3. Sebastian, Seth-SLU Lewis, Josh-MCN 5. Dolan, Andrew-NICH 6. Henshaw, Thomas-SFA 7. Garelick, Justin-TXST Shaughnessy, John-NWLA 9. Barrett, Logan-SFA 10. Ammar, Zac-TXST

Cl Sr. So. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. So. So. So. Fr.

G 11 11 11 11 11 9 10 11 5 3

Made 35 33 27 26 27 23 24 23 20 4

PAT Kicks Made

1. Carmona, Eddie-UCA 2. Antonio, Miguel-SHSU 3. Dolan, Andrew-NICH Sebastian, Seth-SLU 5. Lewis, Josh-MCN 6. Garelick, Justin-TXST 7. Shaughnessy, John-NWLA Henshaw, Thomas-SFA 9. Barrett, Logan-SFA 10. Nelson, Drew-SFA

Cl Sr. So. Fr. Fr. So. So. So. Fr. So. Jr.

G 11 11 11 11 11 10 11 9 5 12

Made 35 33 27 27 26 24 23 23 20 4

Field Goal Percentage

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Lewis, Josh-MCN Henshaw, Thomas-SFA Sebastian, Seth-SLU Antonio, Miguel-SHSU Carmona, Eddie-UCA Dolan, Andrew-NICH Garelick, Justin-TXST

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Griggs, DaMarcus-TXST Closner, Brandon-SHSU Brown, Bradley-NWLA Crawford, Gralyn-SFA Collins, Brandon-SLU Felder, Bobby-NICH Owens, Derek-UCA

Cl So. Fr. Fr. So. Sr. Fr. So.

G 11 9 11 11 11 11 10

FG 13 7 10 14 9 6 4

FGA 16 9 14 23 15 12 12

Punt Return Average Cl Sr. Sr. So. So. Jr. Jr. So.

G 11 11 11 12 11 11 11

Ret 21 33 15 23 13 12 16

Yds 280 380 138 183 88 81 65

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1. Crawford, Gralyn-SFA 2. Bush, Karrington-TXST 3. Closner, Brandon-SHSU 4. Henry, Bernardo-MCN 5. Madu, Chika-NICH 6. Warren, Joshua-NICH 7. Jackson, Isaiah-UCA 8. Brown, Bradley-NWLA 9. Babin, Champlain-MCN 10. Harvey, Phillip-NWLA

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Cl So. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. So. Jr. So. So. So.

G 12 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 9 8

Ret 37 34 38 14 34 17 31 18 12 17

Yds 1,038 932 981 358 807 386 699 402 259 359

Cl Fr. Sr. So. So. So. Jr. Sr. Sr. So. So.

G 10 11 11 10 8 11 11 11 10 10

Int 6 6 5 4 3 4 4 4 3 3

Yds 166 14 94 14 35 40 39 31 59 38

Pct. 92.1 100.0 93.1 89.7 96.4 92.0 100.0 95.8 87.0 66.7

Att 38 33 28 29 29 24 24 25 23 5

Pct. 92.1 100.0 96.4 93.1 89.7 100.0 95.8 92.0 87.0 80.0

Long 52 47 47 46 39 48 42

Pct. 81.2 77.8 71.4 60.9 60.0 50.0 33.3

TD 1 1 0 1 0 0 0

Long 73 40 22 72 30 52 18

Avg 13.3 11.5 9.2 8.0 6.8 6.8 4.1

TD 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

Long 99 64 64 87 38 39 52 37 37 42

Avg 28.1 27.4 25.8 25.6 23.7 22.7 22.5 22.3 21.6 21.1

Long 98 7 74 11 16 25 39 16 52 27

Int/G 0.60 0.55 0.45 0.40 0.38 0.36 0.36 0.36 0.30 0.30

Defensive Interceptions

Love, Jestin-UCA Wilson, Reâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Keem-SLU Bronson, Malcolm-MCN Allison, Seth-UCA Piper, Jordan-NICH Felder, Bobby-NICH Coleman, Clint-SLU Strong, Curtis-SLU Jenkins, Kenneth-SHSU White, Jamaal-NWLA

Att 38 33 29 29 28 25 24 24 23 6

TD 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

1. Rose, Derek-NWLA 2. Newbill, Mark-SLU 3. Ducote, Devin-SFA 4. Newsome, Frank-UCA 5. Williams, Jabara-SFA 6. Connors, Tommy-SLU 7. Opeloye, Tok-UCA 8. Choice, Derrick-SFA 9. Hicks, Tarbbaris-NICH 10. Piper, Jordan-NICH 11. Aubrey, Josh-SFA 12. Booker, Brashard-NWLA 13. Jenkins, Darrel-MCN 14. Clark, Marcus-TXST Taylor, Darnell-SHSU

Cl So. Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. So. So. So. Jr. Sr. So.

1. Charles, Kenneth-SFA 2. Warren, Sean-SFA 3. Carter, Markell-UCA Ellison, Josh-MCN 5. Mattox, Malcolm-SFA 6. Clophus, Nathan-SLU Cleveland, J.T.-SHSU 8. Sternes, Rainey-SFA 9. Lett, Jermayne-UCA 10. DeCambre, Ed-SHSU

Cl Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Fr. Sr. So. Sr. Jr. Jr.

Tackles G 11 10 12 11 12 11 11 12 11 8 12 11 11 11 11

Pos Solo LB 77 LB 69 LB 44 LB 42 LB 43 DB 75 LB 25 LB 34 DB 47 LB 26 DB 49 S 42 WS 55 LB 33 DB 48

Ast Total Avg/G Sack 44 121 11.0 2 38 107 10.7 1 70 114 9.5 2 58 100 9.1 1 65 108 9.0 2 23 98 8.9 2 56 81 7.4 0 52 86 7.2 2 31 78 7.1 1 26 52 6.5 0 28 77 6.4 0 28 70 6.4 0 13 68 6.2 1 31 64 5.8 0 16 64 5.8 3

Sacks

G Pos Solo Ast 12 DL 7 9 11 DL 6 5 11 DE 5 1 11 DE 5 1 10 DE 3 2 11 DE 5 0 11 DL 4 1 12 DE 3 2 9 DE 3 1 11 DE 2 2

Tackles For Loss

1. Carter, Markell-UCA 2. Charles, Kenneth-SFA 3. Sternes, Rainey-SFA 4. Henry, Will-SHSU 5. Warren, Sean-SFA 6. Connors, Tommy-SLU 7. Newsome, Frank-UCA 8. Ducote, Devin-SFA 9. Leavoy, Lindsey-SLU 10. Clermond, Jeff-TXST

1. 3. 4. 7. 8. 9.

Cl Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Fr.

G Pos Solo Ast 11 DE 17 4 12 DL 13 12 12 DE 9 5 11 LB 9 5 11 DL 6 10 11 DB 10 1 11 LB 8 4 12 LB 6 8 11 DE 8 3 11 DL 7 4

Fumbles Forced

Lippe, Trey-UCA Connors, Tommy-SLU Charles, Kenneth-SFA Carter, Markell-UCA Banks, Andre-SFA Ellison, Josh-MCN Udoh, Edet-NICH Lett, Jermayne-UCA Pier, Sam-TXST Mattox, Malcolm-SFA

Cl Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. So. Jr. Sr. Fr.

G 11 11 12 11 11 11 8 9 10 10

Fumbles Recovered

1. Carter, Markell-UCA 2. Connors, Tommy-SLU Simmons, Lamont-NWLA 4. Williams, Jabara-SFA Piper, Jordan-NICH Ducote, Devin-SFA 7. Allison, Seth-UCA Lighten, Desmund-MCN Harris, Matt-TXST 10. Jenkins, Darrel-MCN

Cl Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. So. Jr. So. Jr. Jr. Jr.

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Yds Total Avg/G 72 16 1.33 58 11 1.00 58 6 0.55 30 6 0.55 27 5 0.50 38 5 0.45 26 5 0.45 18 5 0.42 29 4 0.44 20 4 0.36

Yds Total Avg/G 103 19.0 1.73 93 19.0 1.58 40 11.5 0.96 59 11.5 1.05 63 11.0 1.00 29 10.5 0.95 26 10.0 0.91 24 10.0 0.83 32 9.5 0.86 19 9.0 0.82

Num 4 4 4 3 3 3 2 2 2 2

Avg/G 0.36 0.36 0.33 0.27 0.27 0.27 0.25 0.22 0.20 0.20

Num 4 3 3 3 2 3 2 2 2 2

Avg/G 0.36 0.27 0.27 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.18

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Points................................................. 71.........Stephen F. Austin vs. Lamar (Sept. 25, 2010) Points scored kicking......................... 13.........Central Arkansas at Eastern Illinois (Sept. 11, 2010)...........................................................................................[3 FG,4 PTA] Touchdowns...................................... 10.........Stephen F. Austin vs. Lamar (Sept. 25, 2010) Total offense yards.......................... 585.........Central Arkansas vs. Elizabeth City State (Sept. 2, 2010)....................................................................................[214r, 371p] Total offense plays............................. 88.........Texas State at Houston (Sept. 4, 2010)....................................................................................................................[57r, 31p] Total offense yards/play................... 8.0.........Nicholls State vs. Bacone College (Sept. 25, 2010).................................................................................................. [56-448] Rushing yards.................................. 375.........Nicholls State vs. Bacone College (Sept. 25, 2010) Rushing attempts.............................. 57.........Texas State at Houston (Sept. 4, 2010) Yards per rush................................. 10.1.........Nicholls State vs. Bacone College (Sept. 25, 2010).................................................................................................. [37-375] Rushing TDs......................................... 6.........Central Arkansas at Texas State (Nov. 6, 2010) Longest rush...................................... 87.........Nicholls State vs. Bacone College (Sept. 25, 2010) Passing yards................................... 495.........Stephen F. Austin vs. Northwestern State (Nov. 20, 2010) Passing attempts............................... 60.........Stephen F. Austin vs. Northwestern State (Nov. 20, 2010) Passing TDs.......................................... 5.........Two times, last by Stephen F. Austin vs. Southeastern La. (Nov. 13, 2010) Longest pass...................................... 95.........Two times, last by Southeastern La. at Sam Houston State (Oct. 16, 2010) Passes completed.............................. 38.........Two times, last by Stephen F. Austin vs. Texas State (Oct. 30, 2010) Had intercepted................................... 4.........Two times, last by Northwestern State vs. Nicholls State (Nov. 13, 2010) Pass completion pct....................... 78.9.........Central Arkansas at Eastern Illinois (Sept. 11, 2010).................................................................................................. [30-38] ....................................................... 78.9.........Texas State vs. Southern Utah (Sept. 25, 2010).......................................................................................................... [15-19] Passing yards/attempt.................... 12.5.........Sam Houston State vs. Gardner-Webb (Sept. 25, 2010).......................................................................................... [13-163] Yards per catch............................... 27.2.........Sam Houston State vs. Gardner-Webb (Sept. 25, 2010)............................................................................................ [6-163] Field goal attempts.............................. 4.........Two times, last by Texas State vs. Nicholls State (Oct. 16, 2010) Field goals made.................................. 3.........Six times, last by Stephen F. Austin vs. Northwestern State (Nov. 20, 2010) Longest field goal.............................. 52.........McNeese State at Southeastern La. (Oct. 23, 2010) Field goal pct................................ 100.0.........McNeese State vs. Lamar (Sept. 4, 2010)....................................................................................................................... [3-3] ..................................................... 100.0.........Sam Houston State vs. Gardner-Webb (Sept. 25, 2010)................................................................................................ [3-3] ..................................................... 100.0.........Southeastern La. at Central Arkansas (Oct. 30, 2010).................................................................................................... [3-3] ..................................................... 100.0.........Southeastern La. vs. Northwestern State (Nov. 6, 2010)............................................................................................... [3-3] ..................................................... 100.0.........Stephen F. Austin vs. Northwestern State (Nov. 20, 2010)............................................................................................. [3-3] PAT kicks attempted.......................... 10.........Stephen F. Austin vs. Lamar (Sept. 25, 2010) PAT kicks made.................................... 8.........Stephen F. Austin vs. Lamar (Sept. 25, 2010) PAT kicks pct................................. 100.0.........Southeastern La. vs. Texas State (Oct. 9, 2010).............................................................................................................. [7-7] ..................................................... 100.0.........Sam Houston State vs. Southeastern La. (Oct. 16, 2010)............................................................................................... [7-7] ..................................................... 100.0.........Central Arkansas at Texas State (Nov. 6, 2010).............................................................................................................. [7-7] 2-point PAT attempts........................... 9.........Nicholls State vs. Sam Houston State (Oct. 9, 2010) 2-point PATs made............................... 2.........Nicholls State at Texas State (Oct. 16, 2010) Punts................................................. 11.........Two times, last by Northwestern State at Stephen F. Austin (Nov. 20, 2010) Longest punt...................................... 74.........Nicholls State vs. Southeastern La. (Nov. 18, 2010) Yards punted.................................... 472.........Northwestern State vs. Samford (Sept. 11, 2010).................................................................................................... [11-472] Punting avg..................................... 52.3.........Stephen F. Austin vs. Texas State (Oct. 30, 2010)....................................................................................................... [3-157] Punt returns........................................ 7.........Texas State vs. Southern Arkansas (Sept. 11, 2010) ............................................................ 7.........Stephen F. Austin vs. Albany (Sept. 11, 2010) Punt return yards............................ 135.........Stephen F. Austin vs. Albany (Sept. 11, 2010) Punt return avg............................... 46.0.........Texas State at Stephen F. Austin (Oct. 30, 2010).......................................................................................................... [2-92] Punt return TDs................................... 1.........Eight times, last by Texas State at Stephen F. Austin (Oct. 30, 2010) Longest punt return........................... 73.........Texas State at Stephen F. Austin (Oct. 30, 2010) Kick returns....................................... 10.........Stephen F. Austin vs. Villanova (Dec. 4, 2010) Kick return yards.............................. 224.........Sam Houston State at Western Illinois (Sept. 18, 2010) Kick return avg................................ 48.0.........Stephen F. Austin at Nicholls State (Nov. 6, 2010)..................................................................................................... [3-144] Longest kick return............................ 99.........Stephen F. Austin at Nicholls State (Nov. 6, 2010) Kick return TDs.................................... 1.........Four times, last by Stephen F. Austin vs. Southeastern La. (Nov. 13, 2010) ....................................................................... and McNeese State vs. Texas State (Nov. 13, 2010) Interceptions....................................... 4.........Two times, last by Nicholls State at Northwestern State (Nov. 13, 2010) Interception return yds................... 100.........Northwestern State at Southeastern La. (Nov. 6, 2010) Interception return avg.................. 49.0.........Central Arkansas at Nicholls State (Oct. 23, 2010)....................................................................................................... [2-98] Longest interception rtn.................... 98.........Central Arkansas at Nicholls State (Oct. 23, 2010) Interception return TDs....................... 2.........Central Arkansas vs. Southeastern La. (Oct. 30, 2010) Fumbles lost........................................ 3.........Eight times, last by Stephen F. Austin vs. Villanova (Dec. 4, 2010) Fumbles recovered.............................. 3.........Six times, last by Stephen F. Austin at Nicholls State (Nov. 6, 2010) Sacked by opp................................... 12.........Nicholls State vs. Sam Houston State (Oct. 9, 2010) QB sacks............................................ 12.........Sam Houston State at Nicholls State (Oct. 9, 2010) Turnovers committed.......................... 6.........Two times, last by Stephen F. Austin vs. Villanova (Dec. 4, 2010) Turnovers caused................................ 5.........Three times, last by Central Arkansas vs. Southeastern La. (Oct. 30, 2010) Kicks blocked....................................... 2.........Stephen F. Austin vs. Central Arkansas (Oct. 16, 2010) First downs........................................ 33.........Central Arkansas vs. Elizabeth City State (Sept. 2, 2010) 1st downs rushing............................. 19.........Sam Houston State vs. Texas State (Nov. 20, 2010) 1st downs passing............................. 21.........Stephen F. Austin vs. Northwestern State (Nov. 20, 2010) 1st downs by penalty.......................... 8.........Stephen F. Austin vs. Northwestern State (Nov. 20, 2010) Penalties............................................ 16.........Two times, last by McNeese State vs. Stephen F. Austin (Oct. 9, 2010) Penalties yards................................ 146.........McNeese State vs. Stephen F. Austin (Oct. 9, 2010)

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Southland 2010 Individual Highs Points scored..................................... 24.........Turner, Jesse (Nicholls) vs. Bacone College (Sept. 25, 2010) Touchdowns........................................ 4.........Turner, Jesse (Nicholls) vs. Bacone College (Sept. 25, 2010) TD responsibility.................................. 5.........Two times, last by Moses, Jeremy (Stephen F. Austin) vs. Southeastern La. (Nov. 13, 2010)..................................... [0r, 5p] Points scored kicking......................... 13.........Carmona, Eddie (Central Arkansas) at Eastern Illinois (Sept. 11, 2010)............................................................. [3 FG, 4 PAT] Total offense yards.......................... 487.........Moses, Jeremy (Stephen F. Austin) vs. Northwestern State (Nov. 20, 2010).........................................................[-2r, 489p] Total offense plays............................. 61.........Dick, Nathan (Central Arkansas) at Stephen F. Austin (Oct. 16, 2010).................................................................... [13r, 48p] Total offense yards/play................. 23.7.........Henry, Bernardo (McNeese State) vs. Nicholls State (Oct. 30, 2010)............................................................................[3-71] Rushing yards.................................. 210.........Turner, Jesse (Nicholls State) vs. Bacone College (Sept. 25, 2010) Rushing attempts.............................. 29.........Anderson, Andre (McNeese State) vs. Nicholls State (Oct. 30, 2010) Yards per rush................................. 23.7.........Henry, Bernardo (McNeese State) vs. Nicholls State (Oct. 30, 2010)............................................................................[3-71] Rushing TDs......................................... 4.........Turner, Jesse (Nicholls State) vs. Bacone College (Sept. 25, 2010) Longest rush...................................... 87.........Turner, Jesse (Nicholls State) vs. Bacone College (Sept. 25, 2010) Passing yards................................... 489.........Moses, Jeremy (Stephen F. Austin) vs. Northwestern State (Nov. 20, 2010) Passing attempts............................... 59.........Moses, Jeremy (Stephen F. Austin) vs. Northwestern State (Nov. 20, 2010) Passing TDs.......................................... 5.........Two times, last by Moses, Jeremy (Stephen F. Austin) vs. Southeastern La. (Nov. 13, 2010) Longest pass...................................... 95.........Two times, last by Young, Brian (Southeastern La.) at Sam Houston State (Oct. 16, 2010) Passes completed.............................. 38.........Moses, Jeremy (Stephen F. Austin) vs. Texas State (Oct. 30, 2010) Had intercepted................................... 3.........Seven times, last by Moses, Jeremy (Stephen F. Austin) vs. Villanova (Dec. 4, 2010) Pass completion pct..................... 100.0.........Smothers, Wynrick (Central Arkansas) at Eastern Illinois (Sept. 11, 2010).....................................................................[7-7] Pass yards/attempt......................... 12.5.........Bell, Brian (Sam Houston State) vs. Gardner-Webb (Sept. 25, 2010)........................................................................[13-163] Pass yards/catch............................. 27.2.........Bell, Brian (Sam Houston State) vs. Gardner-Webb (Sept. 25, 2010)..........................................................................[6-163] Receiving yards................................ 205.........Griggs, DaMarcus (Texas State) vs. Nicholls State (Oct. 16, 2010) Receptions......................................... 12.........Robey, Kenneth (Central Arkansas) at Stephen F. Austin (Oct. 16, 2010) Yards per catch............................... 49.5.........Henry, Bernardo (McNeese State) vs. Cal Poly (Sept. 25, 2010)................................................................................... [2-99] Receiving TDs...................................... 3.........Three times, last by Roberson, Cordell (Stephen F. Austin) vs. Southeastern La. (Nov. 13, 2010) Longest reception.............................. 95.........Two times, last by Yarborough, Simmie (Southeastern La.) at Sam Houston State (Oct. 16, 2010) Field goal attempts.............................. 4.........Two times, last by Garelick, Justin (Texas State) vs. Nicholls State (Oct. 16, 2010) Field goals made.................................. 3.........Six times, last by Henshaw, Thomas (Stephen F. Austin) vs. Northwestern State (Nov. 20, 2010) Longest field goal.............................. 52.........Lewis, Josh (McNeese State) at Southeastern La. (Oct. 23, 2010) Field goal pct................................ 100.0.........Lewis, Josh (McNeese State) vs. Lamar (Sept. 4, 2010)................................................................................................... [3-3] ..................................................... 100.0.........Antonio, Miguel (Sam Houston State) vs. Gardner-Webb (Sept. 25, 2010)....................................................................[3-3] ..................................................... 100.0.........Sebastian, Seth (Southeastern La.) at Central Arkansas (Oct. 30, 2010)......................................................................... [3-3] ..................................................... 100.0.........Sebastian, Seth (Southeastern La.) vs. Northwestern State (Nov. 6, 2010).....................................................................[3-3] ..................................................... 100.0.........Henshaw, Thomas (Stephen F. Austin) vs. Northwestern State (Nov. 20, 2010).............................................................[3-3] PAT kicks attempted.......................... 10.........Barrett, Logan (Stephen F. Austin) vs. Lamar (Sept. 25, 2010) PAT kicks made.................................... 8.........Barrett, Logan (Stephen F. Austin) vs. Lamar (Sept. 25, 2010) PAT kicks pct................................. 100.0.........Sebastian, Seth (Southeastern La.) vs. Texas State (Oct. 9, 2010)................................................................................... [7-7] ..................................................... 100.0.........Antonio, Miguel (Sam Houston State) vs. Southeastern La. (Oct. 16, 2010)...................................................................[7-7] ..................................................... 100.0.........Carmona, Eddie (Central Arkansas) at Texas State (Nov. 6, 2010)................................................................................... [7-7] Punts................................................. 11.........Russo, Bradley (Northwestern State) vs. Samford (Sept. 11, 2010) Yards punted.................................... 472.........Russo, Bradley (Northwestern State) vs. Samford (Sept. 11, 2010)..........................................................................[11-472] Longest punt...................................... 74.........Dolan, Patrick (Nicholls State) vs. Southeastern La. (Nov. 18, 2010) Punting avg..................................... 52.3.........Nelson, Drew (Stephen F. Austin) vs. Texas State (Oct. 30, 2010)...............................................................................[3-157] Punt returns........................................ 6.........Felder, Bobby (Nicholls State) at Texas State (Oct. 16, 2010) Punt return yards............................ 124.........Closner, Brandon (Sam Houston State) vs. Stephen F. Austin (Oct. 23, 2010) Longest punt return........................... 73.........Griggs, DaMarcus (Texas State) at Stephen F. Austin (Oct. 30, 2010) Punt return TDs................................... 1.........Eight times, last by Griggs, DaMarcus (Texas State) at Stephen F. Austin (Oct. 30, 2010) Punt return avg............................... 46.0.........Griggs, DaMarcus (Texas State) at Stephen F. Austin (Oct. 30, 2010)............................................................................[2-92] Kick returns......................................... 9.........Crawford, Gralyn (Stephen F. Austin) vs. Villanova (Dec. 4, 2010) Kick return yards.............................. 224.........Closner, Brandon (Sam Houston State) at Western Illinois (Sept. 18, 2010) Kick return avg................................ 59.0.........Crawford, Gralyn (Stephen F. Austin) at Nicholls State (Nov. 6, 2010)........................................................................[2-118] Longest kick return............................ 99.........Crawford, Gralyn (Stephen F. Austin) at Nicholls State (Nov. 6, 2010) Kick return TDs.................................... 1.........Four times, last by Henry, Bernardo (McNeese State) vs. Texas State (Nov. 13, 2010) Combined PR/KR yards.................... 241.........Closner, Brandon (Sam Houston State) vs. McNeese State (Nov. 6, 2010)......................................................... [30pr-211kr] Interceptions....................................... 2.........Six times, last by Piper, Jordan (Nicholls State) vs. Stephen F. Austin (Nov. 6, 2010) ....................................................................... and White, Jamaal (Northwestern State) at Southeastern La. (Nov. 6, 2010) Interception return yds..................... 98.........Love, Jestin (Central Arkansas) at Nicholls State (Oct. 23, 2010) Interception return avg.................. 49.0.........Love, Jestin (Central Arkansas) at Nicholls State (Oct. 23, 2010).................................................................................. [2-98] Longest interception rtn.................... 98.........Love, Jestin (Central Arkansas) at Nicholls State (Oct. 23, 2010) Interception return TDs....................... 1.........Nine times, last by Bronson, Malcolm (McNeese State) vs. Texas State (Nov. 13, 2010) All-purpose yards............................ 319.........Crawford, Gralyn (Stephen F. Austin) at McNeese State (Oct. 9, 2010) Tackles............................................ 19.0.........Williams, Jabara (Stephen F. Austin) vs. Albany (Sept. 11, 2010).................................................................................. [7-12] Sacks................................................. 4.0.........Two times, last by Charles, Kenneth (Stephen F. Austin) vs. Northwestern State (Nov. 20, 2010).................................[2-2] Tackles for loss.................................. 4.0.........Four times, last by Charles, Kenneth (Stephen F. Austin) vs. Northwestern State (Nov. 20, 2010).................................[3-2]

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Points................................................. 68.........Texas State at Houston (Sept. 4, 2010) Points scored kicking......................... 18.........Stephen F. Austin vs. Villanova (Dec. 4, 2010).................................................................................................... [4 FG, 6 PAT] Touchdowns...................................... 10.........Texas State at Houston (Sept. 4, 2010) Total offense yards.......................... 616.........Northwestern State at Air Force (Sept. 4, 2010).................................................................................................[437r, 179p] Total offense plays............................. 99.........Stephen F. Austin at Texas A&M (Sept. 4, 2010).....................................................................................................[55r, 44p] Total offense yards/play................... 9.0.........Texas State at Houston (Sept. 4, 2010)..................................................................................................................... [55-497] Rushing yards.................................. 437.........Northwestern State at Air Force (Sept. 4, 2010) Rushing attempts.............................. 65.........McNeese State vs. Cal Poly (Sept. 25, 2010) Yards per rush................................... 8.0.........Sam Houston State at Baylor (Sept. 4, 2010)........................................................................................................... [25-200] Rushing TDs......................................... 7.........Northwestern State at Air Force (Sept. 4, 2010) Longest rush...................................... 75.........Two times, last by Stephen F. Austin at Northern Iowa (Sept. 18, 2010) Passing yards................................... 495.........Northwestern State at Stephen F. Austin (Nov. 20, 2010) Passing attempts............................... 60.........Nicholls State vs. Bacone College (Sept. 25, 2010) Passing TDs.......................................... 6.........Texas State at Houston (Sept. 4, 2010) Longest pass...................................... 95.........Sam Houston State vs. Southeastern La. (Oct. 16, 2010) Passes completed.............................. 38.........Two times, last by Texas State at Stephen F. Austin (Oct. 30, 2010) Had intercepted................................... 4.........Two times, last by Nicholls State at Northwestern State (Nov. 13, 2010) Pass completion pct....................... 82.1.........McNeese State at Missouri (Sept. 11, 2010).............................................................................................................. [32-39] Passing yards/attempt.................... 14.9.........Northwestern State at Air Force (Sept. 4, 2010)...................................................................................................... [12-179] Yards per catch............................... 25.6.........Northwestern State at Air Force (Sept. 4, 2010)........................................................................................................ [7-179] Field goal attempts.............................. 4.........Two times, last by Stephen F. Austin vs. Villanova (Dec. 4, 2010) Field goals made.................................. 4.........Stephen F. Austin vs. Villanova (Dec. 4, 2010) Longest field goal.............................. 52.........Southeastern La. vs. McNeese State (Oct. 23, 2010) Field goal pct................................ 100.0.........Stephen F. Austin vs. Villanova (Dec. 4, 2010)................................................................................................................ [4-4] PAT kicks attempted.......................... 10.........Texas State at Houston (Sept. 4, 2010) PAT kicks made.................................... 8.........Three times, last by Sam Houston State at Western Illinois (Sept. 18, 2010) PAT kicks pct................................. 100.0.........Sam Houston State at Western Illinois (Sept. 18, 2010)................................................................................................. [8-8] 2-point PAT attempts........................... 2.........Three times, last by Stephen F. Austin vs. Texas State (Oct. 30, 2010) 2-point PATs made............................... 2.........Texas State vs. Nicholls State (Oct. 16, 2010) Punts................................................. 12.........Stephen F. Austin vs. Lamar (Sept. 25, 2010) Longest punt...................................... 74.........Southeastern La. at Nicholls State (Nov. 18, 2010) Yards punted.................................... 457.........Stephen F. Austin vs. Northwestern State (Nov. 20, 2010)....................................................................................... [11-457] Punting avg..................................... 52.3.........Texas State at Stephen F. Austin (Oct. 30, 2010)........................................................................................................ [3-157] Punt returns........................................ 6.........Three times, last by Stephen F. Austin vs. Sam Houston State (Oct. 23, 2010) Punt return yards............................ 126.........Stephen F. Austin vs. Sam Houston State (Oct. 23, 2010) Punt return avg............................... 46.0.........Stephen F. Austin vs. Texas State (Oct. 30, 2010)......................................................................................................... [2-92] Punt return TDs................................... 1.........Six times, last by Stephen F. Austin vs. Texas State (Oct. 30, 2010) Longest punt return........................... 73.........Stephen F. Austin vs. Texas State (Oct. 30, 2010) Kick returns....................................... 11.........Stephen F. Austin vs. Lamar (Sept. 25, 2010) Kick return yards.............................. 226.........Stephen F. Austin vs. Lamar (Sept. 25, 2010) Kick return avg................................ 48.0.........Nicholls State vs. Stephen F. Austin (Nov. 6, 2010).................................................................................................... [3-144] Longest kick return............................ 99.........Two times, last by Nicholls State vs. Stephen F. Austin (Nov. 6, 2010) Kick return TDs.................................... 1.........Four times, last by Southeastern La. at Stephen F. Austin (Nov. 13, 2010) ....................................................................... and Texas State at McNeese State (Nov. 13, 2010) Interceptions....................................... 4.........Two times, last by Northwestern State vs. Nicholls State (Nov. 13, 2010) Interception return yds................... 100.........Southeastern La. vs. Northwestern State (Nov. 6, 2010) Interception return avg.................. 49.0.........Nicholls State vs. Central Arkansas (Oct. 23, 2010)...................................................................................................... [2-98] Longest interception rtn.................... 98.........Nicholls State vs. Central Arkansas (Oct. 23, 2010) Interception return TDs....................... 2.........Southeastern La. at Central Arkansas (Oct. 30, 2010) Fumbles lost........................................ 3.........Six times, last by Stephen F. Austin at Nicholls State (Nov. 6, 2010) Fumbles recovered.............................. 3.........Eight times, last by Stephen F. Austin vs. Villanova (Dec. 4, 2010) Sacked by opp................................... 12.........Sam Houston State at Nicholls State (Oct. 9, 2010) QB sacks............................................ 12.........Nicholls State vs. Sam Houston State (Oct. 9, 2010) Turnovers committed.......................... 5.........Three times, last by Central Arkansas vs. Southeastern La. (Oct. 30, 2010) Turnovers caused................................ 6.........Two times, last by Stephen F. Austin vs. Villanova (Dec. 4, 2010) Kicks blocked....................................... 3.........Stephen F. Austin vs. Lamar (Sept. 25, 2010) First downs........................................ 33.........Stephen F. Austin at Texas A&M (Sept. 4, 2010) 1st downs rushing............................. 22.........Northwestern State at Air Force (Sept. 4, 2010) 1st downs passing............................. 21.........Northwestern State at Stephen F. Austin (Nov. 20, 2010) 1st downs by penalty.......................... 8.........Northwestern State at Stephen F. Austin (Nov. 20, 2010) Penalties............................................ 16.........Stephen F. Austin at McNeese State (Oct. 9, 2010) Penalties yards................................ 146.........Stephen F. Austin at McNeese State (Oct. 9, 2010)

Southland 2010 Lows

Total offense yards............................ 97.........Nicholls State vs. Sam Houston State (Oct. 9, 2010) Total offense yards/play................... 1.9.........Nicholls State vs. Sam Houston State (Oct. 9, 2010).................................................................................................. [50-97] Rushing yards.................................... 29.........Two times, last by Stephen F. Austin vs. Sam Houston State (Oct. 23, 2010) Rushing attempts.............................. 17.........Stephen F. Austin at Texas A&M (Sept. 4, 2010) Yards per rush................................... 0.8.........Nicholls State vs. Sam Houston State (Oct. 9, 2010).................................................................................................. [36-29] Longest rush........................................ 7.........Two times, last by Northwestern State vs. Nicholls State (Nov. 13, 2010) Passing attempts............................... 12.........McNeese State vs. Texas State (Nov. 13, 2010) Passing yards..................................... 68.........Nicholls State vs. Sam Houston State (Oct. 9, 2010) Yards per completion........................ 6.4.........Nicholls State vs. Stephen F. Austin (Nov. 6, 2010).................................................................................................. [19-122] Passes completed................................ 4.........Nicholls State vs. Bacone College (Sept. 25, 2010) Pass completion pct....................... 21.1.........Nicholls State vs. Bacone College (Sept. 25, 2010)...................................................................................................... [4-19] Longest pass...................................... 12.........Nicholls State vs. Stephen F. Austin (Nov. 6, 2010) First downs.......................................... 7.........Nicholls State vs. Sam Houston State (Oct. 9, 2010) 1st downs rushing............................... 1.........Three times, last by Northwestern State vs. Nicholls State (Nov. 13, 2010) 1st downs passing............................... 2.........Three times, last by McNeese State vs. Texas State (Nov. 13, 2010) 1st downs by penalty.......................... 0.........11 times, last by Texas State at Sam Houston State (Nov. 20, 2010) Penalties.............................................. 1.........Two times, last by Texas State at Southeastern La. (Oct. 9, 2010) Penalties yards.................................. 10.........Two times, last by Texas State at Southeastern La. (Oct. 9, 2010)

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Tim Flanders, Sam Houston State

Lowest Totals Allowed by Southland Conference Teams Total offense yards............................ 97.........Sam Houston State at Nicholls State (Oct. 9, 2010) Total offense yards/play................... 1.9.........Sam Houston State at Nicholls State (Oct. 9, 2010)................................................................................................... [50-97] Rushing yards...................................-23.........Sam Houston State at Lamar (Oct. 2, 2010) Rushing attempts................................ 9.........Sam Houston State at Lamar (Oct. 2, 2010) Yards per rush..................................-2.6.........Sam Houston State at Lamar (Oct. 2, 2010)................................................................................................................ [9--23] Longest rush........................................ 2.........Sam Houston State at Lamar (Oct. 2, 2010) Passing attempts............................... 12.........Three times, last by Texas State at McNeese State (Nov. 13, 2010) Passing yards..................................... 52.........Central Arkansas at Eastern Illinois (Sept. 11, 2010) Yards per completion........................ 5.2.........Central Arkansas at Eastern Illinois (Sept. 11, 2010).................................................................................................. [10-52] Passes completed................................ 6.........Sam Houston State at Nicholls State (Oct. 9, 2010) Pass completion pct....................... 33.3.........Sam Houston State vs. Southeastern La. (Oct. 16, 2010)........................................................................................... [14-42] Longest pass........................................ 9.........Texas State vs. Cal Poly (Sept. 18, 2010) First downs.......................................... 6.........Central Arkansas at Eastern Illinois (Sept. 11, 2010) 1st downs rushing............................... 1.........Six times, last by Nicholls State at Northwestern State (Nov. 13, 2010) 1st downs passing............................... 2.........Three times, last by Texas State at McNeese State (Nov. 13, 2010) 1st downs by penalty.......................... 0.........12 times, last by Sam Houston State vs. Texas State (Nov. 20, 2010) Penalties.............................................. 1.........Southeastern La. vs. Texas State (Oct. 9, 2010) Penalties yards.................................. 10.........Southeastern La. vs. Texas State (Oct. 9, 2010)

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Turner, Jesse (NICH) vs. Bacone College (Sept. 25, 2010) Anderson, Andre (MCN) vs. Nicholls State (Oct. 30, 2010) Anderson, Andre (MCN) vs. Texas State (Nov. 13, 2010) Wiltz, Marcus (MCN) vs. Lamar (Sept. 4, 2010) Flanders, Tim (SHSU) at Western Illinois (Sept. 18, 2010) Flanders, Tim (SHSU) at Lamar (Oct. 2, 2010) Flanders, Tim (SHSU) vs. Southeastern La. (Oct. 16, 2010) Caston, LaQuintin (NICH) vs. Southeastern La. (Nov. 18, 2010) Caston, LaQuintin (NICH) at Northwestern State (Nov. 13, 2010) Flanders, Tim (SHSU) vs. Texas State (Nov. 20, 2010) Morris, Rumeall (NWLA) at Central Arkansas (Oct. 9, 2010) Hinton, Jackie (UCA) at Texas State (Nov. 6, 2010) Hawkins, Tim (TXST) at Stephen F. Austin (Oct. 30, 2010) Caston, LaQuintin (NICH) at Texas State (Oct. 16, 2010) Fairley, Sam (SLU) vs. UT Martin (Sept. 11, 2010) Jones, Zeke (SLU) vs. UT Martin (Sept. 11, 2010) Caston, LaQuintin (NICH) vs. Bacone College (Sept. 25, 2010) Bush, Karrington (TXST) vs. Central Arkansas (Nov. 6, 2010) Flanders, Tim (SHSU) at Nicholls (Oct. 9, 2010) Bobo, Terence (UCA) vs. Southeastern La. (Oct. 30, 2010) Fairley, Sam (SLU) at Nicholls (Nov. 18, 2010) Flanders, Tim (SHSU) vs. Gardner-Webb (Sept. 25, 2010) Bush, Karrington (TXST) vs. Southern Arkansas (Sept. 11, 2010) Turner, Jesse (NICH) vs. Central Arkansas (Oct. 23, 2010) Anderson, Andre (MCN) at Central Arkansas (Nov. 20, 2010) Flanders, Tim (SHSU) vs. Stephen F. Austin (Oct. 23, 2010)

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Griggs, DaMarcus (TXST) vs. Nicholls State (Oct. 16, 2010)

205 164 164 162 151 150 141 140 138 130 130 124 124 123 119 119 118 116 115 115 115 114 111 110 108 107 106 103 101

Griggs, DaMarcus (TXST) vs. Nicholls State (Oct. 16, 2010) Theodore, Kory (SLU) vs. Lamar (Sept. 18, 2010) Collins, Brando (SLU) at Central Arkansas (Oct. 30, 2010) Roberson, Cordell (SFA) vs. Sam Houston State (Oct. 23, 2010) Robey, Kenneth (UCA) vs. Elizabeth City State (Sept. 2, 2010) Crawford, Gralyn (SFA) vs. Northwestern State (Nov. 20, 2010) Roberson, Cordell (SFA) vs. Northwestern State (Nov. 20, 2010) Collins, Brando (SLU) at Nicholls (Nov. 18, 2010) Griggs, DaMarcus (TXST) at Sam Houston State (Nov. 20, 2010) Crawford, Gralyn (SFA) at Northern Iowa (Sept. 18, 2010) Yarborough, Simmie (SLU) at Sam Houston State (Oct. 16, 2010) Robey, Kenneth (UCA) at Nicholls (Oct. 23, 2010) Griggs, DaMarcus (TXST) at McNeese State (Nov. 13, 2010) Reese, Adrian (NWLA) at North Dakota (Sept. 25, 2010) Lott, Kris (SFA) vs. Lamar (Sept. 25, 2010) Harvey, Phillip (NWLA) at Stephen F. Austin (Nov. 20, 2010) Theodore, Kory (SLU) vs. Texas State (Oct. 9, 2010) Croom, Dominique (UCA) vs. Sam Houston State (Nov. 13, 2010) Collins, Brando (SLU) vs. McNeese State (Oct. 23, 2010) Roberson, Cordell (SFA) vs. Southeastern La. (Nov. 13, 2010) Jackson, Isaiah (UCA) vs. McNeese State (Nov. 20, 2010) Yarborough, Simmie (SLU) vs. Texas State (Oct. 9, 2010) Brown, Bradley (NWLA) at Air Force (Sept. 4, 2010) Robey, Kenneth (UCA) at Tulsa (Sept. 25, 2010) Bolden, Darius (TXST) vs. Southern Utah (Sept. 25, 2010) Pride, Melvis (SHSU) vs. McNeese State (Nov. 6, 2010) Collins, Brando (SLU) vs. Northwestern State (Nov. 6, 2010) Robey, Kenneth (UCA) vs. McNeese State (Nov. 20, 2010) Henry, T.C. (NWLA) vs. McNeese State (Oct. 2, 2010)

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210 171 170 160 156 153 141 139 134 124 122 122 121 112 108 108 108 108 105 105 105 104 102 102 101 100

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400-Yard Passing Performances

489 418

Moses, Jeremy (SFA) vs. Northwestern State (Nov. 20, 2010) Moses, Jeremy (SFA) vs. Sam Houston State (Oct. 23, 2010)

489 418 368 356 353 351 348 340 339 335 333 321 313 307 301 301

Moses, Jeremy (SFA) vs. Northwestern State (Nov. 20, 2010) Moses, Jeremy (SFA) vs. Sam Houston State (Oct. 23, 2010) Beatty, Tyler (SLU) vs. Texas State (Oct. 9, 2010) Moses, Jeremy (SFA) at Northern Iowa (Sept. 18, 2010) Moses, Jeremy (SFA) vs. Lamar (Sept. 25, 2010) Dick, Nathan (UCA) vs. Elizabeth City State (Sept. 2, 2010) Arndt, Tyler (TXST) vs. Nicholls State (Oct. 16, 2010) Moses, Jeremy (SFA) vs. Villanova (Dec. 4, 2010) Moses, Jeremy (SFA) at McNeese State (Oct. 9, 2010) Moses, Jeremy (SFA) vs. Texas State (Oct. 30, 2010) Moses, Jeremy (SFA) vs. Central Arkansas (Oct. 16, 2010) Beatty, Tyler (SLU) at Nicholls (Nov. 18, 2010) Moses, Jeremy (SFA) vs. Albany (Sept. 11, 2010) Dick, Nathan (UCA) at Stephen F. Austin (Oct. 16, 2010) Young, Brian (SLU) vs. Lamar (Sept. 18, 2010) Bell, Brian (SHSU) vs. McNeese State (Nov. 6, 2010)

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Central Arkansas

Category Rank Rushing Offense 84 Passing Offense 17 Total Offense 41 Scoring Offense 44 Rushing Defense 45 Pass Efficiency Defense 48 Total Defense 47 Scoring Defense 34 Net Punting 28 Punt Returns 111 Kickoff Return 41 Turnover Margin 19 Pass Defense 59 Passing Efficiency 57 Sacks T-20 Tackles For Loss 7 Sacks Allowed 41

Actual 119.00 253.18 372.18 26.91 141.00 120.52 345.18 21.18 34.82 3.90 21.77 .73 204.18 122.44 2.55 8.18 1.55

McNeese State

Category Rank Rushing Offense 50 Passing Offense 67 Total Offense 70 Scoring Offense 73 Rushing Defense 17 Pass Efficiency Defense 73 Total Defense 44 Scoring Defense 59 Net Punting 65 Punt Returns 70 Kickoff Return 45 Turnover Margin 77 Pass Defense 90 Passing Efficiency 75 Sacks 75 Tackles For Loss 68 Sacks Allowed T-51

Actual 153.82 188.73 342.55 21.91 113.18 127.23 343.00 24.91 32.86 7.88 21.57 -0.27 229.82 115.89 1.55 5.82 1.73

Nicholls State

Category Rank Rushing Offense 67 Passing Offense 103 Total Offense 103 Scoring Offense 85 Rushing Defense 53 Pass Efficiency Defense 64 Total Defense 97 Scoring Defense 103 Net Punting 3 Punt Returns 78 Kickoff Return 32 Turnover Margin 91 Pass Defense 110 Passing Efficiency 89 Sacks 79 Tackles For Loss 97 Sacks Allowed 116

Actual 138.82 135.09 273.91 21.00 146.73 125.17 393.64 33.55 38.23 7.27 22.32 -0.55 246.91 107.84 1.45 4.82 4.18

Northwestern State

SLC 2 6 4 5 2 7 1 4 8 5 6 5 5 4 5 5 4

Category Rank Rushing Offense 92 Passing Offense 36 Total Offense 77 Scoring Offense 102 Rushing Defense 87 Pass Efficiency Defense 72 Total Defense 101 Scoring Defense 78 Net Punting 31 Punt Returns 52 Kickoff Return 75 Turnover Margin 114 Pass Defense 88 Passing Efficiency 79 Sacks 93 Tackles For Loss 100 Sacks Allowed 64

SLC 2 6 4 5 2 7 1 4 8 5 6 5 5 4 5 5 4

Category Rank Rushing Offense 26 Passing Offense 97 Total Offense 73 Scoring Offense 45 Rushing Defense 8 Pass Efficiency Defense 47 Total Defense 69 Scoring Defense 51 Net Punting 9 Punt Returns 23 Kickoff Return 6 Turnover Margin 30 Pass Defense 114 Passing Efficiency 76 Sacks 17 Tackles For Loss 58 Sacks Allowed 22

SLC 2 6 4 5 2 7 1 4 8 5 6 5 5 4 5 5 4

Category Rank Rushing Offense 88 Passing Offense 18 Total Offense 50 Scoring Offense 76 Rushing Defense 31 Pass Efficiency Defense 67 Total Defense 74 Scoring Defense 87 Net Punting 55 Punt Returns 93 Kickoff Return 72 Turnover Margin 55 Pass Defense 101 Passing Efficiency 84 Sacks T-20 Tackles For Loss 24 Sacks Allowed T-51

Actual 106.18 221.36 327.55 17.64 172.09 127.17 400.36 27.45 34.70 9.25 19.78 -1.36 228.27 113.77 1.27 4.64 2.00

Sam Houston State

Actual 186.45 149.55 336.00 26.82 100.09 120.20 361.36 23.36 36.83 12.33 24.16 0.36 261.27 115.88 2.73 6.18 1.18

Southeastern Louisiana Actual 112.55 251.09 363.64 21.55 128.73 125.79 366.64 29.45 33.44 6.27 19.86 0.00 237.91 111.59 2.55 7.18 1.73

Stephen F. Austin

SLC 2 6 4 5 2 7 1 4 8 5 6 5 5 4 5 5 4

Category Rank Rushing Offense 110 Passing Offense 1 Total Offense 6 Scoring Offense 4 Rushing Defense 36 Pass Efficiency Defense 45 Total Defense 53 Scoring Defense 41 Net Punting 58 Punt Returns 55 Kickoff Return 2 Turnover Margin 25 Pass Defense 75 Passing Efficiency 20 Sacks 3 Tackles For Loss 4 Sacks Allowed 16

SLC 2 6 4 5 2 7 1 4 8 5 6 5 5 4 5 5 4

Category Rank Rushing Offense 62 Passing Offense 64 Total Offense 74 Scoring Offense 55 Rushing Defense 95 Pass Efficiency Defense 93 Total Defense 95 Scoring Defense 107 Net Punting 37 Punt Returns 18 Kickoff Return 22 Turnover Margin 105 Pass Defense 64 Passing Efficiency 61 Sacks 100 Tackles For Loss 86 Sacks Allowed 86

SLC 2 6 4 5 2 7 1 4 8 5 6 5 5 4 5 5 4

Category Rushing Offense Passing Offense Total Offense Scoring Offense Rushing Defense Pass Efficiency Def. Total Defense Scoring Defense Net Punting Punt Returns Kickoff Return Turnover Margin Pass Defense Passing Efficiency Sacks Tackles For Loss Sacks Allowed

Texas State

Central Arkansas

Actual 80.75 362.17 442.92 36.25 132.50 119.65 347.92 22.33 33.28 9.09 25.22 0.58 215.42 137.23 3.42 8.33 1.08

SLC 2 6 4 5 2 7 1 4 8 5 6 5 5 4 5 5 4

Actual 144.64 189.82 334.45 24.82 181.00 137.63 388.45 34.27 34.42 13.09 23.11 -.82 207.45 120.83 1.18 5.27 2.55

SLC 2 6 4 5 2 7 1 4 8 5 6 5 5 4 5 5 4

National Leaders

Leader Wofford Stephen F. Austin Jacksonville Jacksonville Penn Texas Southern Texas Southern Delaware Georgia Southern Murray St. Yale Bethune-Cookman South Carolina St. Jacksonville Texas Southern Texas Southern Southeast Mo. St.

Actual 297.77 362.17 486.27 42.18 73.60 78.90 204.92 12.07 39.16 19.67 25.43 2.25 117.58 169.34 3.75 9.33 .50

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Category..................................... Player.................................Rank............. Actual...................National Leader............................................ Actual............. SLC Rank Passing Efficiency.......................... Jeremy Moses.......................... 20.............. 140.01.................... Josh McGregor, Jacksonville............................ 169.54.......................... 1 Total Offense................................ Jeremy Moses............................ 2.............. 327.50.................... Mike Brown, Liberty........................................ 346.36.......................... 1 Receptions Per Game................... Gralyn Crawford....................... 17.................. 6.17.................... Marcus Harris, Murray St.................................... 9.33.......................... 2 ..................................................... Cordell Roberson..................... 44.................. 5.08................................................................................................................................. 6 Receiving Yards Per Game............ Cordell Roberson..................... 18................ 84.25.................... Raymond Webber, Ark.-Pine Bluff................... 129.91.......................... 4 ..................................................... Gralyn Crawford....................... 24................ 81.75................................................................................................................................. 3 Punting......................................... Drew Nelson............................ 13................ 41.64.................... David Harrington, Idaho St................................ 44.35.......................... 2 Punt Returns................................. Gralyn Crawford....................... 40.................. 7.96.................... Dontrell Johnson, Murray St............................. 22.80.......................... 4 Kickoff Returns............................. Gralyn Crawford......................... 9................ 28.05.................... Larrone Moore, Delaware St............................. 34.80.......................... 1 Scoring.......................................... Cordell Roberson...................T-17.................. 8.00.................... Nate Eachus, Colgate........................................ 12.00.......................... 1 All-Purpose Runners..................... Gralyn Crawford......................... 6.............. 183.92.................... Henry Harris, SE Mo. St................................... 217.42.......................... 1 Sacks............................................. Kenneth Charles......................... 9.................... .96.................... Mario Kurn, San Diego........................................ 1.55.......................... 1 . ................................................... Sean Warren............................ 17.................... .77................................................................................................................................. 2 Tackles.......................................... Jabara Williams......................T-31.................. 9.91.................... A.J. Storms, Idaho St......................................... 13.27.......................... 3 ..................................................... Devin Ducote........................... 38.................. 9.50................................................................................................................................. 4 Tackles For Loss............................ Kenneth Charles....................... 15.................. 1.58.................... Keith Pough, Howard.......................................... 2.59.......................... 2

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Southland Football Champions Team Championships McNeese State.............................................. 13 Louisiana Tech*............................................... 8 Arkansas State*............................................... 7 Lamar . ............................................................ 4 Northwestern State......................................... 4 Stephen F. Austin............................................. 4 Louisiana-Monroe*......................................... 4 Sam Houston State.......................................... 3 UT Arlington.................................................... 3 Troy*................................................................ 3 Texas State*..................................................... 2 North Texas*.................................................... 2 Nicholls State................................................... 1 Trinity*............................................................ 1 * Indicates former Southland Conference member

Postseason Awards Coach of the Year

Stephen F. Austin, 2010 champion

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 .................................................. 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

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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 State ........................................................ Texas State 2006..........................................McNeese State 2007..........................................McNeese State 2008................................................ Texas State 2009..........................................McNeese State .............................................. Stephen F. Austin 2010...................................... Stephen F. Austin

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 State 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 State 2003.....................Tommy Tate, McNeese State 2004..............Scott Stoker, Northwestern State 2005........................Jay Thomas, Nicholls State 2006......................Matt Viator, McNeese State 2007......................Matt Viator, McNeese State 2008.................Clint Conque, Central Arkansas 2009................... J.C. Harper, Stephen F. Austin 2010................... J.C. Harper, Stephen F. Austin

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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 State 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 State 2006.................. Kareem Moore, Nicholls State 2007................. Lardarius Webb, Nicholls State 2008.............. Duane Brooks, Stephen F. Austin 2009................ Andre Banks, Stephen F. Austin 2010..............Andre Anderson, McNeese State

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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 State 2008..................... Larry Hart, Central Arkansas 2009..................... Larry Hart, Central Arkansas ........................... Tim Knicky, Stephen F. Austin 2010............ Jabara Williams Stephen F. Austin

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 State 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 State 2001....................LeJuan Walker, Nicholls State 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. 2009............Malcolm Bronson, McNeese State 2010....................Jestin Love, Central Arkansas ..................... Tim Flanders, Sam Houston State

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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 State 2006.................. D.D. Terry, Sam Houston State 2007.............. Nathan Brown, Central Arkansas 2008.......... Toddrick Pendland, McNeese State 2009......................Bradley George, Texas State 2010............. Jeremy Moses, Stephen F. Austin

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 2009.............Derrick Fourroux, McNeese State ..................... Jeremy Moses, Stephen F. Austin 2010............. Jeremy Moses, Stephen F. Austin

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Offensive Statistical Trends Offense

Year 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

GP 66 67 65 66 66 66 66 77 77 77 65 77 77 77 77 88 88 88 77 64 77 88 88 88 87 77 83 69 69 74 78 89 91 92 89

TC 3,437 3,370 3,303 3,139 3,100 3,132 3,026 3,790 3,673 3,591 2,952 3,344 3,358 3,217 3,377 3,953 4,012 3,900 3,237 2,652 3,342 3,479 3,404 3,352 3,521 3,139 3,577 3,058 2,942 3,056 2,837 3,622 3,239 3,287 3,168

Rushing Avg 3.94 3.43 3.54 3.70 3.72 3.95 3.74 3.48 3.33 3.62 3.70 3.58 3.44 3.56 3.85 3.64 3.90 4.40 4.19 4.22 4.39 3.95 3.64 3.93 4.11 4.07 4.12 4.57 4.21 4.37 4.36 4.52 4.24 4.36 3.98

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 3,014 2,956

Passing Pct 45.6 44.6 42.2 46.9 46.8 46.8 47.4 46.2 42.8 47.4 48.3 48.5 48.0 53.6 48.2 47.9 48.9 51.9 52.3 50.2 49.2 52.9 53.5 51.7 51.3 55.4 52.5 53.3 56.4 53.5 55.5 58.9 59.0 61.2 56.4

GAvg 123.7 126.6 117.5 130.5 132.8 146.5 171.2 126.2 124.9 163.4 152.0 175.4 170.0 193.4 139.9 128.1 157.0 171.6 162.2 174.3 162.7 187.3 180.7 201.4 155.9 195.9 157.1 197.3 207.7 201.2 163.8 204.2 255.0 234.3 220.5

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GAvg 204.9 172.5 179.7 176.0 174.7 187.4 171.6 171.2 158.7 168.7 168.0 155.5 149.9 148.8 168.8 163.4 177.8 193.4 176.2 174.8 190.4 156.3 140.6 149.5 166.3 166.0 177.5 202.6 179.6 180.6 158.5 183.9 151.1 155.7 141.6

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Avg 4.67 4.29 4.25 4.43 4.44 4.72 4.73 4.27 4.10 4.71 4.68 4.83 4.67 4.96 4.57 4.29 4.86 5.40 5.18 5.19 5.22 5.28 4.98 5.23 4.95 6.57 5.06 5.61 5.53 5.63 5.16 5.61 5.83 5.70 5.09

Total GAvg 328.6 299.1 297.1 306.5 307.5 334.0 342.8 297.4 283.6 332.2 320.0 331.0 319.9 342.2 308.7 291.4 334.7 365.0 338.4 349.1 353.1 343.5 321.3 350.9 322.2 361.8 334.7 399.9 387.3 381.8 322.2 388.2 406.1 390.0 350.2

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 27.8 24.7

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GAvg 196.2 157.5 183.9 169.5 193.8 181.8 168.3 163.1 142.1 147.8 164.1 149.6 132.6 141.6 148.4 151.4 159.9 177.5 143.1 144.4 165.0 137.8 123.7 166.9 150.7 135.6 158.9 202.6 152.4 157.2 155.1 187.5 155.9 156.9 139.3

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 2,908 2,989

Passing Pct 41.9 44.9 46.0 46.3 47.2 48.7 49.3 45.2 44.5 47.1 48.0 49.4 46.3 51.6 50.3 48.4 49.5 53.2 52.9 52.8 47.9 51.9 52.0 52.1 50.9 53.2 52.0 51.9 55.3 52.3 57.3 57.3 58.6 59.2 57.5

GAvg 112.9 119.0 122.5 119.6 157.8 159.3 185.4 134.4 137.6 166.3 165.4 172.6 160.7 205.5 174.2 137.9 172.0 177.1 170.7 191.5 155.1 176.0 183.9 187.5 170.2 200.9 165.6 200.1 206.1 203.1 184.2 208.7 251.4 230.1 228.8

Avg 4.43 4.06 4.34 4.17 4.86 4.94 4.79 4.22 4.11 4.51 4.76 4.65 4.29 4.91 4.66 4.31 4.87 5.27 4.70 5.00 4.76 4.86 4.80 5.17 4.88 5.03 4.98 5.79 5.25 5.44 5.37 5.86 5.72 5.69 5.24

Total GAvg 309.1 276.5 306.4 289.1 351.6 341.1 353.7 297.4 279.7 314.1 329.5 322.2 293.3 347.1 322.5 289.2 331.9 354.6 313.7 335.8 320.1 313.8 307.7 354.4 320.9 336.4 324.4 402.7 358.3 360.3 339.3 396.2 407.4 387.0 368.1

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 29.2 27.0

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Rushing Avg 3.81 3.20 3.53 3.53 4.07 4.01 3.71 3.46 3.16 3.40 3.70 3.44 3.14 3.41 3.56 3.50 3.76 4.20 3.54 3.72 3.95 3.61 3.35 4.02 3.83 3.61 3.91 4.98 3.92 3.89 4.27 4.75 4.24 4.32 3.98

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TC 3,397 3,399 3,390 3,172 3,142 2,996 2,996 3,629 3,469 3,351 2,881 3,353 3,249 3,094 3,209 3,804 3,747 3,741 3,112 2,483 3,219 3,356 3,252 3,652 3,424 2,894 3,369 2,806 2,686 2,988 2,833 3,508 3,346 3,345 3,119

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GP 66 67 65 66 66 66 66 77 77 77 65 77 77 77 77 88 88 88 77 64 77 88 88 88 87 77 83 69 69 74 78 89 91 92 89

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Year 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

School........................................GAvg. Abilene Christian..........................212.3 Abilene Christian..........................208.0 UT Arlington................................. 163.2 Lamar............................................ 183.4 Arkansas State.............................. 169.5 Arkansas State.............................. 215.9 Arkansas State.............................. 224.9 Trinity............................................ 209.0 Arkansas State.............................. 229.5 Arkansas State.............................. 264.8 Arkansas State.............................. 215.3 Arkansas State.............................. 340.5 UT Arlington................................. 286.6 UT Arlington................................. 245.0 UT Arlington................................. 306.3 UT Arlington................................. 301.4 McNeese State............................. 297.7 McNeese State............................. 281.0 Arkansas State.............................. 252.9 Arkansas State.............................. 250.7 Arkansas State.............................. 279.5 Arkansas State.............................. 260.9 Arkansas State.............................. 296.3 Sam Houston State.......................243.9 Northwestern State......................198.8 McNeese State............................. 207.6 Texas State ................................... 278.2 Texas State.................................... 287.8 Texas State ................................... 252.9 Stephen F. Austin.......................... 256.9 Nicholls State................................ 258.0 Stephen F. Austin ......................... 212.6 Troy............................................... 256.2 Stephen F. Austin..........................195.3 Northwestern State......................184.4 Stephen F. Austin..........................231.5 Jacksonville State.......................... 193.9 Jacksonville State..........................226.5 Nicholls State................................ 253.0 Nicholls State................................ 312.6 Nicholls State................................ 249.3 Nicholls State................................ 364.8 Nicholls State................................ 233.9 Nicholls State................................ 266.4 McNeese State............................. 228.3 McNeese State............................. 218.0 Sam Houston State.......................186.5

Year 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978

School........................................GAvg. Trinity . ......................................... 125.3 UT Arlington................................. 170.3 Lamar . ......................................... 163.6 UT Arlington................................. 174.4 Abilene Christian..........................273.8 Abilene Christian..........................274.3 Abilene Christian..........................267.0 Louisiana Tech.............................. 218.0 Abilene Christian.......................... 197.2 Louisiana Tech.............................. 170.5 Louisiana Tech.............................. 159.9 Louisiana Tech.............................. 222.6 Louisiana Tech.............................. 245.2 Louisiana Tech.............................. 232.0 Louisiana Tech.............................. 185.0

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1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Lamar . ......................................... 248.1 Louisiana Tech.............................. 201.9 Lamar . ......................................... 217.6 Louisiana Tech.............................. 276.8 Louisiana Tech.............................. 209.8 Louisiana Tech.............................. 185.6 Louisiana-Monroe........................262.9 Louisiana-Monroe........................227.4 Louisiana-Monroe........................286.6 North Texas................................... 230.0 Stephen F. Austin.......................... 362.4 Louisiana-Monroe........................207.5 Louisiana-Monroe........................220.5 Louisiana-Monroe........................249.8 Louisiana-Monroe........................283.1 North Texas................................... 268.6 Texas State.................................... 248.1 McNeese State............................. 228.8 Jacksonville State.......................... 263.3 Nicholls State................................ 215.8 Sam Houston State.......................296.5 Sam Houston State.......................212.9 Sam Houston State.......................280.1 Stephen F. Austin.......................... 222.0 Texas State.................................... 260.8 Sam Houston State.......................358.5 Stephen F. Austin.......................... 283.5 Texas State.................................... 201.4 Central Arkansas........................... 293.0 Stephen F. Austin.......................... 345.8 Stephen F. Austin.......................... 343.7 Stephen F. Austin.......................... 362.2

Year 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995

School........................................GAvg. Abilene Christian.......................... 292.3 Lamar . ......................................... 317.6 Arkansas State.............................. 299.8 Lamar . ......................................... 355.3 Abilene Christian.......................... 378.0 Abilene Christian.......................... 380.4 Abilene Christian.......................... 267.0 Louisiana Tech.............................. 411.1 Louisiana Tech.............................. 362.6 Louisiana Tech.............................. 395.8 Louisiana Tech.............................. 370.0 Louisiana Tech.............................. 399.4 Louisiana Tech.............................. 414.5 Louisiana Tech.............................. 385.7 UT Arlington................................. 391.0 UT Arlington................................. 391.3 McNeese State............................. 379.6 McNeese State............................. 401.2 Louisiana-Monroe........................392.3 Louisiana-Monroe........................366.8 Arkansas State.............................. 359.9 Louisiana-Monroe........................381.2 Arkansas State.............................. 378.9 Sam Houston State.......................445.8 Northwestern State......................401.4 Stephen F. Austin.......................... 487.1 Texas State ................................... 361.2 Texas State ................................... 381.4 Louisiana-Monroe........................453.2 Louisiana-Monroe........................472.8 North Texas................................... 392.8 Stephen F. Austin.......................... 404.5

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1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Northwestern State......................400.5 Stephen F. Austin..........................408.1 Northwestern State......................380.5 Sam Houston State.......................420.9 McNeese State............................. 387.9 Sam Houston State.......................437.4 Stephen F. Austin .........................388.6 Texas State.................................... 443.4 Sam Houston State.......................471.4 Texas State ................................... 439.1 Texas State ................................... 351.6 Central Arkansas........................... 452.2 McNeese State............................. 464.1 Stephen F. Austin..........................296.3 Stephen F. Austin..........................442.9

School........................................GAvg. Abilene Christian............................ 16.7 Abilene Christian............................ 21.8 Arkansas State................................ 24.7 Lamar.............................................. 24.8 UT Arlington................................... 26.4 Abilene Christian............................ 31.7 Abilene Christian............................ 33.3 Louisiana Tech................................ 27.4 Louisiana Tech................................ 27.1 Louisiana Tech................................ 26.5 Louisiana Tech................................ 29.4 Arkansas State................................ 32.3 Louisiana Tech................................ 30.5 Louisiana Tech................................ 25.5 McNeese State............................... 25.0 UT Arlington................................... 31.1 McNeese State............................... 27.6 McNeese State............................... 28.7 Louisiana-Monroe.......................... 28.5 North Texas..................................... 23.5 Arkansas State................................ 26.9 Arkansas State................................ 26.3 Arkansas State................................ 27.6 Sam Houston State......................... 35.6 Northwestern State........................ 30.2 Stephen F. Austin............................ 36.4 Texas State...................................... 24.4 Texas State...................................... 27.9 Louisiana-Monroe.......................... 35.3 Louisiana-Monroe.......................... 39.2 North Texas..................................... 29.4 Stephen F. Austin............................ 31.7 Troy................................................. 33.4 McNeese State............................... 30.0 McNeese State............................... 33.5 Stephen F. Austin............................ 35.4 McNeese State............................... 27.3 Troy................................................. 27.3 Sam Houston State......................... 37.5 McNeese State............................... 31.9 Nicholls State.................................. 35.4 Sam Houston State......................... 37.0 Texas State...................................... 37.0 McNeese State............................... 25.2 McNeese State............................... 35.2 Central Arkansas............................. 37.5 McNeese State............................... 37.5 McNeese State............................... 35.0 Stephen F. Austin............................ 36.2

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School........................................GAvg. Arkansas State.................................. 7.3 Arkansas State................................ 11.9 Arkansas State................................ 12.1 Arkansas State................................ 12.9 Trinity . ........................................... 14.6 Arkansas State................................ 14.0 Arkansas State................................ 11.3 Louisiana-Lafayette......................... 15.2 Louisiana-Lafayette......................... 11.3 Louisiana Tech.................................. 5.9 Louisiana Tech................................ 10.3 Arkansas State.................................. 7.4 Louisiana-Lafayette......................... 13.5 Louisiana Tech................................ 12.1 Arkansas State................................ 13.1 McNeese State................................. 9.8 McNeese State............................... 12.5 Arkansas State................................ 14.5 Louisiana Tech................................ 14.3 North Texas..................................... 10.6 Louisiana Tech................................ 12.0 McNeese State............................... 11.5 Arkansas State................................ 11.9 Stephen F. Austin............................ 16.6 Stephen F. Austin............................ 10.1 Northwestern State........................ 17.9 Sam Houston State......................... 17.0 McNeese State............................... 12.2 Texas State...................................... 17.3 McNeese State............................... 15.5 McNeese State............................... 15.9 McNeese State................................. 8.9 Troy................................................. 14.0 McNeese State............................... 10.5 McNeese State............................... 12.4 Troy................................................. 18.2 Troy................................................. 14.5 McNeese State............................... 17.5 Nicholls State.................................. 17.7 Stephen F. Austin............................ 20.9 Stephen F. Austin............................ 23.3 Texas State...................................... 20.3 Nicholls State.................................. 20.7 McNeese State............................... 18.3 Central Arkansas............................. 25.7 Central Arkansas............................. 17.1 Central Arkansas............................. 21.2

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School...........................................GAvg. Arkansas State.............................. 195.1 Arkansas State.............................. 225.0 Trinity . ......................................... 194.8 Trinity . ......................................... 207.4 Arkansas State.............................. 275.5 Arkansas State.............................. 309.0 Arkansas State.............................. 270.0 Louisiana Tech.............................. 272.3 Louisiana Tech.............................. 236.1 Louisiana Tech.............................. 184.0 Arkansas State.............................. 234.5 Arkansas State.............................. 215.7 McNeese State............................. 255.2 Louisiana Tech.............................. 220.1 Arkansas State.............................. 240.1 UT Arlington................................. 259.4 Louisiana-Lafayette.......................294.6 Arkansas State.............................. 271.0 Louisiana-Monroe........................326.4 Louisiana-Monroe........................238.1 Louisiana Tech.............................. 233.5 Arkansas State.............................. 258.8 Louisiana-Monroe........................281.5 Louisiana-Monroe........................303.8 Stephen F. Austin.......................... 233.8 Northwestern State......................321.3 Sam Houston State.......................279.2 McNeese State............................. 242.4 Louisiana-Monroe........................319.3 McNeese State............................. 249.5 McNeese State............................. 259.5 McNeese State............................. 272.1

Nicholls State................................ 278.0 McNeese State............................. 245.3 McNeese State............................. 227.2 Texas State.................................... 271.1 McNeese State............................. 261.3 McNeese State............................. 253.6 Northwestern State......................276.6 Northwestern State......................287.3 Northwestern State......................274.7 Nicholls State................................ 308.6 Northwestern State......................299.4 Nicholls State................................ 352.5 McNeese State............................. 350.8 Central Arkansas........................... 298.0 McNeese State............................. 343.0

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School........................................GAvg. Arkansas State................................ 64.6 Arkansas State................................ 66.0 Trinity . ........................................... 89.2 Arkansas State.............................. 111.6 Trinity . ......................................... 168.9 Abilene Christian.......................... 136.9 Abilene Christian..........................126.5 UT Arlington................................. 102.9 Louisiana-Lafayette......................... 88.0 Louisiana Tech................................ 74.3 Louisiana Tech................................ 96.7 Lamar . ......................................... 101.2 Lamar . ........................................... 78.9 Louisiana-Lafayette.......................109.2 Arkansas State................................ 95.8

Louisiana-Lafayette.......................100.9 Louisiana Tech.............................. 120.8 Louisiana-Lafayette.......................127.4 Arkansas State.............................. 160.5 Louisiana Tech.............................. 111.4 Louisiana Tech.............................. 105.5 McNeese State............................. 149.3 Louisiana-Monroe........................131.5 Northwestern State......................133.6 McNeese State............................. 127.3 Northwestern State......................164.0 Sam Houston State.......................138.6 Louisiana-Monroe........................113.8 Northwestern State......................150.8 McNeese State............................... 85.5 Nicholls State................................ 118.8 Texas State.................................... 169.0 Stephen F. Austin.......................... 127.7 McNeese State............................. 146.5 McNeese State............................. 144.7 Texas State.................................... 146.5 Sam Houston State.......................121.1 McNeese State............................. 168.9 Stephen F. Austin.......................... 144.0 Northwestern State......................175.2 Northwestern State......................180.7 Texas State.................................... 177.6 Nicholls State................................ 148.9 Central Arkansas........................... 185.2 Northwestern State......................229.5 Central Arkansas........................... 197.8 Central Arkansas........................... 204.2

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School........................................GAvg. UT Arlington................................. 144.9 UT Arlington................................... 87.7 Trinity . ......................................... 105.5 Trinity . ........................................... 61.2 Arkansas State.............................. 105.8 Arkansas State.............................. 106.0 Arkansas State.............................. 117.5 Louisiana Tech.............................. 105.4 Louisiana Tech.............................. 128.5 Louisiana Tech.............................. 109.7 Arkansas State.............................. 110.1 Arkansas State.............................. 101.4 McNeese State............................. 164.2 Louisiana Tech.............................. 106.1 Arkansas State.............................. 144.3 UT Arlington................................. 110.3 McNeese State............................. 119.5 Arkansas State.............................. 123.5 Louisiana-Monroe........................124.1 Louisiana-Monroe........................109.8 Arkansas State................................ 78.5 Arkansas State................................ 96.3 Arkansas State.............................. 108.8 Sam Houston State.......................111.8 Stephen F. Austin............................ 83.6 Stephen F. Austin............................ 89.5 Texas State.................................... 134.7 McNeese State............................... 99.0 McNeese State............................. 111.8 McNeese State............................... 90.5 Stephen F. Austin............................ 91.0 McNeese State............................... 60.9 Troy............................................... 130.5 Troy................................................. 96.2 McNeese State............................... 93.1 Troy................................................. 97.3 McNeese State............................... 98.5 McNeese State............................... 84.7 Northwestern State........................ 99.4 Northwestern State......................112.4 Northwestern State........................ 94.0 Nicholls State................................ 120.0 Northwestern State......................119.9 McNeese State............................. 153.2 McNeese State............................. 118.9 Central Arkansas........................... 100.2 Sam Houston State.......................100.1

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Yearly Individual Stat Trends Rushing

Name, School.....................................Car. Dennis Hagaman, AC............................111 Jacky Roland, AC..................................111 Tery Gwin, ASU.....................................135 Tom Smiley, LU.....................................174 Frank McGuigan, ASU..........................269 Calvin Harrell, ASU...............................205 Calvin Harrell, ASU...............................232 Calvin Harrell, ASU...............................216 Enos Hicks, MCN..................................154 David Mitchell, ASU..............................191 Willie Harris, ASU.................................150 Dennis Bolden, ASU.............................186 Derrick Jensen, UTA.............................233 Derrick Jensen, UTA.............................233 Larry Lawrence, ASU............................254 Artie Shankle, MCN..............................202 Theron McClendon, MCN....................237 Buford Jordan, MCN.............................205 Scotty Caldwell, UTA............................212 Buford Jordan, MCN.............................211 Scotty Caldwell, UTA............................231 Burton Murchison, LU..........................265 Tony Citizen, MCN................................197 Luther Turner, SHSU.............................225 Bill Jones, TXST.....................................207 Larry Centers, SFA................................245 Reggie Rivers, TXST..............................215 Roosevelt Potts, ULM...........................239 Greg Robinson, ULM............................159 Irving Spikes, ULM................................246 Donald Wilkerson, TXST.......................302 Clarence Matthews, NWLA..................230 Claude Mathis, TXST.............................294 Claude Mathis, TXST.............................311 Jessie Burton, MCN..............................197 Tony Taylor, NWLA................................263 Tony Taylor, NWLA................................302 Rondy Rogers, JSU................................212 Lee Davis, TXST.....................................173 Vick King, MCN.....................................210 Derrick Johnese, NWLA........................153 Barrick Nealy, TXST...............................159 D.D. Terry, SHSU...................................215 Byron Lawrence, NWLA........................246 Toddrick Pendland, MCN......................219 Brent Grimes, UCA...............................200 Tim Flanders, SHSU..............................172

Yds. 487 598 607 890 1,220 841 1,131 961 906 968 654 1,191 1,266 1,119 1,039 853 1,175 1,267 1,216 1,007 929 1,547 1,088 1,085 876 1,165 1,145 1,103 1,011 1,563 1,569 1,384 1,593 1,595 1,037 1,441 1,506 1,417 778 1,240 1,094 1,057 1,328 1,377 1,431 1,222 948

Avg. 4.3 5.4 4.5 5.1 4.5 4.1 4.8 4.5 5.9 5.1 4.4 6.4 5.9 4.8 4.1 4.2 5.0 6.2 5.7 4.8 4.0 5.8 5.5 4.8 4.2 4.8 5.3 4.6 6.4 6.4 5.2 6.0 5.4 5.1 5.3 5.5 5.0 6.7 4.6 5.9 7.2 6.6 6.2 5.6 6.5 6.1 5.5

GAvg. 48.7 66.5 67.5 89.0 122.0 105.2 125.7 106.8 90.6 96.8 81.8 108.3 115.1 101.7 94.5 94.7 106.8 115.2 110.5 125.9 92.9 140.6 98.9 98.6 79.6 105.9 105.9 100.3 91.9 142.1 142.6 125.8 144.8 145.0 115.2 131.0 136.9 128.8 78.8 112.7 91.2 75.5 132.8 125.2 130.1 101.8 94.8

Year 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984

Name, School..................................... Att.-Cmp.-Int. Les Obie, TU................................................. 174-91-4 Les Obie, TU............................................. 269-130-19 Phil Primm, LU............................................ 202-102-9 Randy McCollum, LU.................................. 232-115-8 Jim Lindsey, AC......................................... 396-204-19 Jim Lindsey, AC......................................... 391-207-19 Jim Lindsey, AC......................................... 369-198-20 Ken Lantrip, LTU....................................... 221-119-12 Clint Longley, AC....................................... 332-161-21 Denny Duron, LTU....................................... 199-93- 8 Barry Pollard, ULL....................................... 169-75-13 Steve Haynes, LTU........................................ 104-66-6 Steve Haynes, LTU.................................... 216-120-11 Keith Thibodeaux, LTU............................. 260-137-17 Larry Haynes, LU........................................ 184-92-11 Larry Haynes, LU...................................... 398-231-18 Matt Dunigan, LTU................................... 313-149-13 Fred Hessen, LU....................................... 366-180-16 John Holman, ULM................................... 462-218-16 David Brewer, LTU.................................... 329-161-21 Don Richards, MCN.................................... 217-112-9

TD 7 8 16 14 18 19 22 13 9 13 4 9 16 9 8 21 9 14 20 9 2

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

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Bubby Brister, ULM.................................. 342-191-14 Scott Dieterich, MCN................................ 279-141-11 Stan Humphries, ULM.............................. 338-176-15 Scott Davis, UNT....................................... 270-158-15 Todd Hammel, SFA................................... 401-238-13 Doug Pederson, ULM............................... 341-190-14 Eric Acheson, MCN..................................... 195-83-11 Wendal Lowrey, ULM................................. 227-147-9 Robert Cobb, ULM..................................... 345-197-8 Mitch Maher, UNT.................................... 319-202-12 David Williams, TXST................................ 349-187-13 Tim Leger, MCN........................................ 288-143-18 Blake Prejean, MCN................................... 266-161-9 Brad Zeller, NICH...................................... 370-202-12 Chris Chaloupka, SHSU............................. 271-168-13 Slade Nagle, MCN.................................... 285-160-18 Josh McCown, SHSU................................... 341-210-8 Scott Pendarvis, MCN................................ 289-163-6 Barrick Nealy, TXST................................... 473-240-17 Dustin Long, SHSU.................................... 531-333-18 Barrick Nealy, TXST..................................... 363-208-9 Danny Southall, SFA................................... 294-169-4 Nathan Brown, UCA................................. 377-256-10 Jeremy Moses, SFA................................... 598-352-20 Jeremy Moses, SFA................................... 385-566-21 Jeremy Moses, SFA..................................... 336-550-7

Name, School.......................................TP Les Obie, TU.........................................205 Les Obie, TU.........................................342 Phil Primm, LU......................................276 Mike Baylor, UTA..................................307 Jim Lindsey, AC.....................................515 Jim Lindsey, AC.....................................450 Jim Lindsey, AC.....................................440 Ken Lantrip, LTU...................................323 Clint Longley, AC...................................409 Denny Duron, LTU................................260 Johnnie Thibodeaux, MCN...................268 Roy Henry, ULL.....................................230 Steve Haynes, LTU................................259 Keith Thibodeaux, LTU.........................340 Roy Dewalt, UTA...................................316 Larry Haynes, LU..................................449 Matt Dunigan, LTU...............................430 Matt Dunigan, LTU...............................425 Matt Dunigan, LTU...............................527 Tim Langford, ASU................................341 Don Richards, MCN..............................330 Bubby Brister, ULM..............................425 Scott Dieterich, MCN............................344 Stan Humphries, ULM..........................414 Scott Davis, UNT...................................434 Todd Hammel, SFA...............................487 Scott Davis, UNT...................................462 Gilbert Price, TXST................................391 Mitch Maher, UNT................................386 Robert Cobb, ULM...............................373 Mitch Maher, UNT................................398 David Williams, TXST............................390 Tim Leger, MCN....................................407 Montressa Kirby, JSU............................490 Brad Zeller, NICH..................................509 Chris Chaloupka, SHSU.........................301 Slade Nagle, MCN................................298 Josh McCown, SHSU.............................431 Scott Pendarvis, MCN..........................354 Barrick Nealy, TXST...............................606 Dustin Long, SHSU................................576 Barrick Nealy, TXST...............................522 Danny Southall, SFA.............................403 Nathan Brown, UCA.............................438

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Rush 47 155 211 177 23 -40 -15 128 160 56 319 301 -112 -59 841 -221 -73 54 113 573 158 -176 -34 146 439 -92 643 837 167 -43 175 -9 187 101 582 36 -25 354 -65 261 -12 1,057 418 132

17 2,880 9 2,031 18 2,622 12 2,409 34 3,915 9 2,152 1 975 16 2,190 29 3,008 25 2,840 18 2,395 15 2,361 13 2,420 13 2,367 21 2,503 15 1,983 29 2,884 11 2,050 21 2,608 39 3,277 21 2,875 8 1,877 26 3,084 41 4,026 40 4,124 34 3,998

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

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

Yearly Individual Stat Trends

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 4 6 16

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 6.8 9.0 5.1

Ret. 16 576 89 234 0 449 0 0 682 761 1,013 22 374 0

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

All-Purpose Yards

Rcv. 151 156 84 106 336 127 186 40 939 397 188 630 89 171

Scoring

Name, School...................................... TD Obert Logan, TU.....................................11 Darrell LaFitte, LU.....................................7 Steve Gankiewicz, ASU...........................13 Steve Gankiewicz, ASU.............................9 Frank McGuigan, ASU............................15 Ronnie Vinson, AC....................................9 Skipper Butler, UTA..................................0 Don Harr, AC...........................................13 Calvin Harrell, ASU.................................13 Charles McDaniel, LTU...........................17 Glenn Berteau, LTU................................11 Steve Burks, ASU....................................18 Charles McDaniel, LTU...........................15 David Hines, ASU....................................17 Arry Moody, LTU....................................17 John Roveto, ULL......................................0 George Yates, LTU..................................10 Brian Happel, UTA....................................0 Don Stump, MCN.....................................0 Buford Jordan, MCN...............................18 Scotty Caldwell, UTA..............................13 Tony Whittington, MCN...........................0 Rickey Jemison, ASU...............................11 George Benyola, LTU................................0 Scott Roper, ASU......................................0 Luther Turner, SHSU...............................20 Keith Chapman, UNT................................0 Tony Citizen, MCN..................................15 Eric Wright, SFA......................................10 Todd Scott, TXST.....................................12 Greg Robinson, ULM..............................14 Jose Larios, MCN......................................0 Jose Larios, MCN......................................0 Clarence Matthews, NWLA....................13 Terence Davis, MCN...............................13 Claude Mathis, TXST...............................17 Shonz LaFrenz, MCN................................0 Jessie Burton, MCN................................19 KaRon Coleman, SFA..............................16 Lawrence Tynes, TROY.............................0 Jonathon Cooper, SHSU.........................17 John Marino, MCN...................................0 John Marino, MCN...................................0 Lance Garner, SHSU..................................0 Broderick Cole, NICH..............................13 D.D. Terry, SHSU....................................16 Jay Lucas, SLU.........................................15 Brent Grimes, UCA.................................21 Toddrick Pendland, MCN........................19 Cordell Roberson, SFA............................16

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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 0 2

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 0 0

Pts. 66 44 78 54 9 56 56 78 78 104 68 110 90 102 106 81 60 76 60 110 80 70 66 95 96 120 94 92 64 72 84 98 69 78 78 102 88 114 98 84 102 94 93 105 78 98 90 126 118 98

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Name, School...................................Rush Larry Lawrence, ASU.........................1,039 Rodney Smith, ULL...............................782 Theron McClendon, MCN.................1,175 Buford Jordan, MCN..........................1,267 Scotty Caldwell, UTA.........................1,216 Bobby Craighead, ULM........................982 Simon Jordan, MCN..........................1,020 Burton Murchison, LU.......................1,547 Flip Johnson, MCN.................................74 Jeff Steele, ULM...................................196 Jeff Steele, ULM...................................114 Larry Centers, SFA.............................1,165 Reggie Rivers, TXST...........................1,145 Roosevelt Potts, ULM........................1,103

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 1,035 863 1,070 1,011

1992 Roosevelt Potts, ULM........................1,004 262 0 1,266 1993 Irving Spikes, ULM.............................1,563 150 0 1,713 1994 Donald Wilkerson, TXST....................1,569 131 348 2,048 1995 Clarence Matthews, NWLA...............1,384 194 699 2,277 1996 Claude Mathis, TXST..........................1,593 80 178 1,851 1997 Claude Mathis, TXST..........................1,595 42 162 1,799 1998 Jessie Burton, MCN...........................1,037 145 55 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 2009 Vincent Pervis, SFA...............................919 177 455 1,551 2010 Gralyn Crawford, SFA...............................5 981 286 2,207 All-Purpose Running statistics were not compiled prior to the 1978 season.

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Receiving

3,542 4,124 3,930

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Name, School....................................Rec. Johnnie Jones, TU..................................36 Truman Franks, TU.................................73 Jackie Hall, TU........................................40 Gerald Jumper, ASU...............................47 Bill Lockey, AC.........................................66 Ronnie Vinson, AC..................................82 Ronnie Vinson, AC..................................60 Bill Hodge, TU.........................................50 Roger Carr, LTU.......................................40 Joe Browser, LU......................................38 Pat Tilley, LTU.........................................29 Pat Tilley, LTU.........................................53 Billy Ryckman, LTU.................................77 Rod Foppe, LTU......................................59 Scooter Spruiell, LTU..............................37 Howard Robinson, LU.............................59 Sam Choice, LU.......................................34 Alfred Mask, LU......................................34 Leland Padgett, LTU................................34 Herbert Harris, LU..................................61 Tag Rome, ULM......................................46 Karl Terrebonne, LTU..............................43 Joey Evans, ULM.....................................47 Keith Arbon, UTA....................................54 Flip Johnson, MCN.................................62 Eric Tennessee, TXST..............................49 Jackie Harris, ULM..................................43 Cisco Richard, ULM................................61 Eric Wright, SFA......................................47 Eric Cox, ULM.........................................49 Vincent Brisby, ULM...............................56 Blake Vincent, SHSU...............................46 David Brown, UNT..................................63 Terence Davis, MCN...............................46 Michael Pearce, SFA...............................53 Ronald Bonner, JSU................................61 Matt Dominguez, SHSU..........................57 Matt Dominguez, SHSU..........................66 Matt Dominguez, SHSU..........................44 Jonathon Cooper, SHSU.........................78 Jason Mathenia, SHSU...........................52 B.J. Sams, MCN......................................63 Jarrod Fuller, SHSU.................................99 Markee White, TXST...............................56 Crawford Kilpatrick, SLU.........................47 Cameron Luke, TXST...............................60 Duane Brooks, SFA.................................68 Duane Brooks, SFA...............................117 Cordell Roberson, SFA............................61

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Rhett Bomar, SHSU...............................517 Jeremy Moses, SFA...............................617 Jeremy Moses, SFA...............................566

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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.

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1964

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.

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.

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.

1968

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. 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.

1969

1971

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.

1972

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: 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.

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.

1970

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.

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.

1973

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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.

1976

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.

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.

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.

1983

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. 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.

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1977

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.

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.

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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.

1979

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

1974

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.

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Southland Conference

1984

1987

1990

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: 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: 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 – 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.

1985

1988

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.

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: 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.

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.

1986

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 – 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.

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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.

1991

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. 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.

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.

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1993

1999

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 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.

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.

1994

1997

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.

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.

1995

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.

2000

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. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Southland Conference

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.

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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.

2003

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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: 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.

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Southland Conference

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.

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.

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2004

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.

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2008

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.

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: 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.

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.

2006

2009

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.

Offense – Quarterback: Derrick Fourroux, MCN. Running Backs: Toddrick Pendland, MCN; Brent Grimes, UCA. Fullback: Marlin Meeks, NICH. Wide Receivers: Duane Brooks, SFA; Jason Madkins, SHSU. Tight End: Wes Mangan, MCN. Offensive Linemen: D.J. Hall, TXST; Lane Freiwald, UCA; Hunter Schmidt, SHSU; Casey Richter, MCN; Karl Glimp, SFA. Place Kicker: Eddie Carmona, UCA.

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.

Defense – Defensive Linemen: Larry Hart, UCA; Tim Knicky, SFA; Desmund Lighten, MCN; Albert Smith, NWLA. Linebackers: Jabara Williams, SFA; Mark Newbill, SLU. Defensive Backs: Re’Keem Wilson, SLU; Pieri Feazell, UCA; Cory Barlow, SFA; Malcolm Bronson, MCN; Darrell Jenkins, MCN. Punter: Patrick Dolan, NICH. Return Specialist: Mishak Rivas, TXST.

2007

Offense – Quarterback: Jeremy Moses, SFA. Running Backs: Tim Flanders, SHSU; Andre Anderson, MCN. Halfback: Gralyn Crawford, SFA. Wide Receivers: Cordell Roberson, SFA; Da’Marcus Griggs, TXST. Tight End: Corday Clark, MCN. Offensive Linemen: Michael Booker, NWLA; George Bias, SFA; Miguel Gauthreaux, MCN; D.J. Hall, TXST; Austin Emerson, UCA. Place Kicker: Josh Lewis, MCN.

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.

2010

Defense – Defensive Linemen: Markell Carter, UCA; Kenneth Charles, SFA; Sean Warren, SFA; Desmund Lighten, MCN. Linebackers: Jabara Williams, SFA; Derek Rose, NWLA. Defensive Backs: Malcolm Bronson, MCN; Bobby Felder, NICH; Tommy Connors, SLU; Kenneth Jenkins, SHSU; Josh Aubrey, SFA. Punter: Patrick Dolan, NICH. Return Specialist: Gralyn Crawford, SFA.

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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.

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Nate Allen, 1972; Andre Anderson, 2010; 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; Malcolm Bronson, 2009, 10; 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; Corday Clark, 2010; 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; Derrick Fourroux, 2009; Carlese Franklin, 2006, 07; Doug Fruge, 1976; Ryan Garrison, 2002; Miguel Gauthreaux, 2010; 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; Darrell Jenkins, 2009; 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; Desmund Lighten, 2009, 10; Josh Lewis, 2010; Kyle Link, 2008; Wes Mangan, 2009; 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, 09; 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; Casey Richter, 2009; Eric Roberts, 1990, 91; Roderick Royal, 2002, 03; Blayne Rush, 1991, 93; B.J. Sams, 2003; Dana Scott, 1992, 93,

Team Previews

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 Patrick Dolan, Nicholls State........................................................ 2008-10 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 State................................................... 2001-03 Russ Washington, Northwestern State....................................... 2004-06 Jabara Williams, Stephen F. Austin.................................................... 2008-10 Andre Young, Louisiana Tech............................................................. 1979-81

Central Arkansas

Nathan Brown, 2007, 08; Marquez Branson, 2008; Eddie Carmona, 2009; Markell Carter, 2010; Austin Emerson, 2010; Pieri Feazell, 2008, 09; Lane Friewald, 2008, 09; Jeremy Ford, 2008; Anthony Gambles, 2008; Brad Gordon, 2007; Brent Grimes, 2009; Larry Hart, 2008, 09; Tristian Jackson, 2007; Taylor Scott, 2007.

Southland Conference

Four-Time Selections

Zack Bronson, McNeese State..................................................... 1993-96 Fred Dean, Louisiana Tech........................................................... 1971-74 Claude Mathis, Texas State......................................................... 1994-97 Darryl Pounds, Nicholls............................................................... 1991-94 Cedric Walker, Stephen F. Austin................................................ 1990-93

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Southland Conference

First-Team All-Conference 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 State

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, 09, 10; Toney Edison, 2006; Murphy Edwards, 1998; John Emery, 1996; Bobby Felder, 2010; Ben Gombossy, 2007; Michael LeBlanc, 1994; Jarvis Lillie, 1991; Robert Martin, 1998; Marlin Meeks, 2009; 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.

Northwestern State

Darius Adams, 1992; Issa Banna, 2004; Brian Booth, 2005; Demetrius Bell, 2007; Michael Booker, 2010; 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; Derek Rose, 2010; Albert Smith, 2009; 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.

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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; Tim Flanders, 2010; 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; Kenneth Jenkins, 2010; Jeff Kerby, 1990; Ryan Klaus, 1995, 96; Willie Lacy, 1991; Dustin Long, 2004; Chris Louvier, 2004; Jason Madkins, 2009; 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; Hunter Schmidt, 2009; 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, 10; Felton Huggins, 2005; Jay Lucas, 2007; Mark Newbill, 2009; Jeff Turner, 2007; Donald Usry, 2006; Reâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Keem Wilson, 2009.

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Michael Adams, 2001; Bo Alexander, 1989; Bruce Alexander, 1988; Josh Aubrey, 2010; Cory Barlow, 2009; Greg Barnum, 2002; Damiyon Bell, 1995; George Bias, 2010; Derrick Blaylock, 2000; Duane Brooks, 2009; Greg Bryant, 1989; David Carmona, 1996; Larry Centers, 1988, 89; Kenneth Charles, 2010; KaRon Coleman, 1999; Gralyn Crawford, 2010; David Crocker, 2001, 2003; Anthony Dingle, 2001, 02; Dominique Edison, 2008; Mike Everhart, 1993; Eugene Garner, 1997; David Gibbs, 1988; Karl Glimp, 2009; 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, 2008-09; Kevin Landry, 2003; Eric Lokey, 1987, 88; Brian Minton, 1995; Willie Mitchell, 1994; Keith Melcher, 1988; Jeremy Moses, 2010; David Phillips, 2003; Octus Polk, 1994; Chuck Rawlinson, 1988; Mikhael Ricks, 1997; Chris Roberson, 1994; Cordell Roberson, 2010; 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, 1990, 91, 92, 93; Sean Warren, 2010; David Whitmore, 1988, 89; Jabara Williams, 2008, 09, 10; Michael Williams, 2003; Derrick Wright, 1990; Eric Wright, 1990; Joey Wylie, 1995.

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, 85, 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.

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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.

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History & Records

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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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,

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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.

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; Da’Marcus Griggs, 2010; D.J. Hall, 2009, 10; 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; Mishak Rivas, 2009; 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.

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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.

UT Arlington

Brent Albright, 1976; Keith Arbon, 1985; Greg Bailey, 1968; Ernest Baptist, 1970, 71, 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, 68, 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.

Southland Conference

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.

1987, 88; Dwight Poole, 1987; Dan Reeder, 1983; Mike Rhone, 1986; Jay Saad, 1984; Luis Silva, 1994; John Starnes, 1983, 84; Lance White, 1986.

Jacksonville State

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.

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Miscellaneous Records Coaching Records Total Victories

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

Years 1979-81 1996-00 1971-78 1990-98 2006- 1982-88 1964-70 1989-93 1972-78 2007- 2000-06 1983-86 1992-98 1999-04 1987-99

W-L-T 28-6-0 46-16-0 73-17-0 78-34-0 39-15-0 52-29-0 50-14-4 37-20-2 50-25-2 21-12-0 49-26-0 28-20-0 46-32-2 39-27-0 83-64-2

Winning Percentage

W/Yr 9.33 9.20 9.13 8.67 7.80 7.43 7.43 7.40 7.29 7.00 7.00 7.00 6.57 6.50 6.38

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 Bennie Ellender, ASU 1964-70 50-14-4 .765 Larry Blakeney, TROY* 1996-00 46-16-0 .742 Matt Viator, MCN^ 2006- 39-15-0 .722 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 Clint Conque, UCA* 2007- 28-18-0 .609 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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Wins Per Year

Coach, School Ernie Duplechin, MCN Larry Blakeney, TROY* Maxie Lambright, LTU Bobby Keasler, MCN Matt Viator, MCN^ Pat Collins, ULM Bennie Ellender, ASU Dave Roberts, ULM Jack Doland, MCN Clint Conque, UCA Tommy Tate, MCN A.L. Williams, LTU John Pearce, SFA Mike Santiago, SFA Sam Goodwin, NWLA*

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Intra-Conference Records Membership McNeese State Central Arkansas Northwestern State Stephen F. Austin Sam Houston State Lamar (1964-86) Nicholls Southeastern Louisiana

Joined 1972 2007 1987 1987 1987 2011 1991 2005

Inactive Schools Troy Louisiana-Monroe Louisiana Tech Arkansas State Trinity UT Arlington North Texas Texas State Louisiana-Lafayette Abilene Christian Jacksonville State

Years 1996-00 1982-93 1971-86 1964-86 1964-71 1964-85 1983-94 1987-10 1971-81 1964-72 1997-02

W-L-T 147-76-7 17-11-0 81-70-2 77-72-3 71-79-2 36-73-2 41-86-1 12-28-0

Pct. .654 .607 .536 .516 .474 .333 .324 .300

Offense Pts. Avg. 5,637 24.5 882 31.5 3,600 23.5 3,986 26.2 3,577 23.5 1,567 14.1 2,847 22.2 963 24.1

Defense Pts. Avg. 4,406 19.2 674 24.1 3,310 21.6 3,674 24.2 3,949 26.0 2,396 21.6 3,742 29.2 1,205 30.1

W-L-T 25-9-0 50-21-2 57-24-2 62-44-5 17-16-0 52-52-2 36-36-2 60-91-1 18-33-4 11-26-1 12-28-0

Pct. .735 .708 .699 .581 .515 .500 .500 .398 .364 .303 .300

Pts. 888 1,153 1,744 2,214 597 2,065 1,675 3,562 802 651 894

Pts. 545 640 1,255 1,809 576 2,150 1,645 4,033 1,070 926 1,250

Avg. 16.0 16.0 15.1 16.3 17.5 20.3 22.2 26.5 19.5 24.4 31.3

Total 18-13-1 21-10-0 21-16-1 15-20-1 21-13-2 15-22-0 15-21-0 19-25-1 17-18-1 23-18-0 21-16-0 18-19-2 24-19-1 25-15-0 16-19-0 12-24-0 17-16-2 19-17-0 17-18-0 23-14-1 23-16-0 24-15-0 19-12-0 21-15-0 13-21-0 20-13-0 23-16-0 27-14-0 19-20-0 24-15-0 18-14-0 11-21-0 13-19-0 20-14-0 17-19-0 15-18-0

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 .472 .455

Avg. 26.1 15.8 21.0 19.9 18.1 19.5 22.6 23.4 14.6 17.1 22.4

Non-Conference Records FBS1 FCS2 Non Division I 1975 17-13-1 .565 — — 1-0-0 1.000 1976 21-10-0 .677 — — 0-0-0 — 1977 19-16-1 .542 — — 2-0-0 1.000 1978 9-18-1 .339 5-2-0 .714 1-0-0 1.000 1979 13-12-2 .519 6-1-0 .857 2-0-0 1.000 1980 8-20-0 .286 4-2-0 .667 3-0-0 1.000 1981 11-18-0 .379 3-1-0 .750 1-2-0 .333 1982 3-19-1 .152 12-5-0 .706 4-1-0 .800 1983 5-11-1 .324 10-7-0 .588 2-0-0 1.000 1984 3-10-0 .231 17-6-0 .739 3-2-0 .600 1985 4-8-0 .333 15-5-0 .750 2-3-0 .400 1986 4-9-1 .321 11-9-1 .548 3-1-0 .750 1987 1-8-0 .111 19-10-1 .650 4-1-0 .800 1988 3-5-0 .375 18-10-0 .643 4-0-0 1.000 1989 0-5-0 .000 13-12-0 .520 3-2-0 .600 1990 1-6-0 .143 7-16-0 .304 4-2-0 .667 1991 2-3-0 .400 8-12- 2 .409 7-1-0 .875 1992 1-5-0 .167 11-9-0 .550 7-3-0 .700 1993 1-3-0 .250 11-14-0 .440 5-1-0 .833 1994 0-4-0 .000 16-10-1 .611 7-0-0 1.000 1995 1-1-0 .500 16-14-0 .533 6-1-0 .857 1996 2-4-0 .333 15-10-0 .600 7-1-0 .875 1997 0-4-0 .000 12-7-0 .632 7-1-0 .875 1998 1-5-0 .167 13-9-0 .591 7-1-0 .875 1999 2-7-0 .222 3-14-0 .176 8-0-0 1.000 2000 5-4-0 .556 8-9-0 .471 7-0-0 1.000 2001 4-8-0 .333 13-8-0 .619 6-0-0 1.000 2002 1-6-0 .143 20-8-0 .714 6-0-0 1.000 2003 2-7-0 .222 11-11-0 .500 6-2-0 .750 2004 0-2-0 .000 19-13-0 .594 5-0-0 1.000 2005 1-7-0 .125 12-7-0 .632 5-0-0 1.000 2006 0-15-0 .000 5-6-0 .454 6-3-0 .667 2007 2-8-0 .200 5-8-0 .385 6-3-0 .667 2008 0-9-0 .000 10-5-0 .667 10-0-0 1.000 2009 1-10-0 .091 8-9-0 .471 8-0-0 1.000 2010 0-11-0 .000 11-7-0 .611 4-0-0 1.000 1 includes Independence Bowl games; 2includes FCS playoff games.

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W 3 2 2 2 1

Southland L T Pct. 1 0 .750 2 0 .500 2 0 .500 2 0 .500 3 0 .250

W 3 3 2 2 0

Southland L T Pct. 1 0 .750 1 0 .750 2 0 .500 2 0 .500 4 0 .000

UT Arlington Lamar Arkansas State Trinity Abilene Christian

1965

Southland L T Pct. 0 1 .875 1 0 .750 2 0 .500 2 1 .375 4 0 .000

W 6 6 7 5 4

All Games L T 4 0 4 0 2 0 4 0 6 0

Pct. .600 .600 .778 .556 .400

W 10 7 4 3 3

All Games L T 1 0 3 0 5 0 7 0 6 0

Pct. .909 .700 .444 .300 .333

W 7 6 5 4 0

All Games L T 3 1 4 0 4 0 5 1 10 0

Pct. .682 .600 .556 .421 .000

1969

Southland L T Pct. 0 0 1000 2 0 .500 2 0 .500 2 0 .500 4 0 .000

W 8 8 5 4 3

All Games L T 1 1 2 0 5 0 6 0 7 0

Pct. .850 .800 .500 .400 .300

Southland W L T Pct. 4 1 0 .800 Louisiana Tech1 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.

W 9 8 5 5 4 5 2

All Games L T 2 0 2 0 6 0 4 1 4 1 5 0 9 0

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

W 12 7 5 7 4 0

All Games L T 1 0 3 0 5 0 3 0 6 0 10 0

Pct. .923 .700 .500 .700 .400 .000

W 11 8 7 6 1 2

All Games L T 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 1 10 0 9 0

Pct. .971 .800 .700 .591 .091 .182

1972

Southland W L T Pct. 5 0 0 1000 Louisiana Tech1 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.

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Pct. .818 .800 .455 .550 .500 .500 .182

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W Arkansas State1 4 Abilene Christian 2 UT Arlington 2 Trinity 2 Lamar 0 1 includes win in Pecan Bowl.

1968

All Games L T Pct. 0 0 1000 2 0 .818 6 0 .455 7 0 .300 10 0 .000

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W Arkansas State1 3 UT Arlington 3 Trinity 2 Abilene Christian 1 Lamar 0 1 includes loss in Pecan Bowl.

W 11 9 5 3 0

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Pct. .600 .667 .450 .444 .667

1967

Southland L T Pct. 0 0 1.000 1 0 .750 2 0 .500 3 0 .250 4 0 .000

1970

Southland L T Pct. 0 0 1000 1 0 .750 2 0 .500 3 0 .250 4 0 .000

1971

All Games W L T 6 4 0 6 3 0 4 5 1 4 5 0 6 3 0

1966

W UT Arlington1 4 Lamar 3 Arkansas State 2 Trinity 1 Abilene Christian 0 1 includes win in Pecan Bowl.

Pct. .723 .889 .300 .500 .350

W Arkansas State1 4 Abilene Christian 3 Trinity 2 Lamar 1 UT Arlington 0 1 includes win in Pecan Bowl.

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All Games W L T 6 2 1 7 0 2 3 7 0 5 5 0 3 6 1

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Southland L T Pct. 0 1 .875 0 2 .750 2 0 .500 3 0 .250 3 1 .125

1964

W Lamar1 3 Arkansas State 2 Trinity 2 Abilene Christian 1 UT Arlington 0 1 includes loss in Pecan Bowl.

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Southland All-Time Standings Arkansas State Louisiana Tech McNeese State La.-Lafayette UT Arlington Lamar

1975

W 5 4 3 2 1 0

Southland L T Pct. 0 0 1000 1 0 .800 2 0 .600 3 0 .400 4 0 .200 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

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.

1976

Southland All Games W L T Pct. W L T 4 1 0 .800 10 2 0 McNeese State1 La.-Lafayette2 4 1 0 .800 7 4 0 UT Arlington 3 2 0 .600 5 6 0 Louisiana Tech 2 3 0 .400 6 5 0 Arkansas State 2 3 0 .400 5 6 0 Lamar 0 5 0 .000 2 9 0 1 includes win in Independence Bowl; 2forfeited two regular-season wins.

UT Arlington McNeese State Arkansas State Louisiana Tech Lamar La.-Lafayette

Southland W L T Pct. 4 0 1 .900 Louisiana Tech1 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.

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.

All Games W L T 9 1 2 6 4 2 5 6 0 7 4 0 5 5 1 2 9 0

All Games W L T 6 5 0 7 4 0 5 6 0 7 4 0 3 8 0 2 8 1

Pct. .833 .636 .273 .455 .273 .182

W 6 7 6 4 4 1

All Games L T 5 0 3 1 5 0 6 1 6 1 9 1

Pct. .545 .682 .545 .409 .409 .136

W 10 8 5 4 4 3 2

All Games L T 3 0 3 0 6 0 6 1 7 0 8 0 9 0

Pct. .769 .727 .455 .409 .364 .273 .182

W 8 8 6 5 5 4 2

All Games L T 4 0 3 0 5 0 5 1 6 0 7 0 9 0

Pct. .667 .727 .545 .500 .455 .364 .192

1981

W 4 3 3 2 1 0

Southland L T Pct. 1 0 .800 1 1 .700 2 0 .600 2 1 .500 3 1 .300 4 1 .100

Pct. .833 .583 .455 .636 .500 .182

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 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1 includes 1-1 record in FCS playoffs.

1983

Pct. .545 .636 .455 .636 .273 .227

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.

1979

Southland All Games W L T Pct. W L T McNeese State1 5 0 0 1000 11 1 0 UT Arlington 4 1 0 .800 9 2 0 Lamar 3 2 0 .600 6 3 2 La.-Lafayette 1 4 0 .200 4 7 0 Arkansas State 1 4 0 .200 4 7 0 2 Louisiana Tech 1 4 0 .200 3 8 0 1 includes loss in Independence Bowl; 2includes one win by forfeit.

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1982

1977

1978

Pct. .833 .636 .455 .545 .455 .182

W 10 7 3 5 3 2

Pct. .917 .818 .636 .364 .364 .273

1984

Southland All Games W L T Pct. W L T Pct. 1 Louisiana Tech 5 1 0 .833 10 5 0 .667 2 Arkansas State 4 1 1 .750 8 4 1 .654 UT Arlington 4 2 0 .667 7 4 0 .636 Louisiana-Monroe 3 3 0 .500 7 4 0 .636 McNeese State 2 3 1 .417 7 3 1 .682 Lamar 1 5 0 .167 2 9 0 .192 North Texas 1 5 0 .167 2 9 0 .192 1 includes 3-1 record in Division FCS playoffs; 2includes 1-1 record in Division FCS playoffs.

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Pct. .833 .600 .591 .456 .222 .222

1987

Southland All Games W L T Pct. W L T Pct. 6 0 0 1.000 13 2 0 .867 Louisiana-Monroe1 Sam Houston State 5 1 0 .833 8 3 0 .727 North Texas2 5 1 0 .833 7 5 0 .583 Northwestern State 3 3 0 .500 6 5 0 .545 Texas State 2 4 0 .333 4 7 0 .364 Stephen F. Austin 1 5 0 .167 3 7 1 .318 McNeese State 1 5 0 .167 2 9 0 .182 1 includes 4-0 record in FCS playoffs; 2includes 0-1 record in FCS playoffs.

1988

1989

W 12 4 5 4 5 5 3

All Games L T 2 1 5 2 6 0 6 1 6 0 6 0 8 0

Pct. .833 .455 .454 .409 .454 .454 .272

All Games L T 4 2 3 1 3 1 4 0 5 0 7 0 7 1 8 1

Pct. .583 .708 .682 .636 .545 .364 .318 .227

W 10 9 7 6 4 5 3 1

All Games L T 3 0 4 0 4 0 3 2 7 0 5 1 8 0 9 1

Pct. .769 .692 .636 .636 .363 .500 .273 .136

1992

Southland W L T Pct. Louisiana-Monroe1 7 0 0 1.000 6 1 0 .857 McNeese State1 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 All Games W L T Pct. W L T Pct. McNeese State1 7 0 0 1.000 10 3 0 .769 6 1 0 .857 9 3 0 .750 Louisiana-Monroe2 Stephen F. Austin2 5 2 0 .714 8 4 0 .667 Northwestern State 3 4 0 .429 5 6 0 .455 Sam Houston State 2 5 0 .286 4 7 0 .364 North Texas 2 5 0 .286 4 7 0 .364 Nicholls 2 5 0 .286 3 8 0 .273 Texas State 1 6 0 .143 2 9 0 .182 1 includes 1-1 record in FCS playoffs; 2includes 0-1 record in FCS playoffs.

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History & Records

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.

W 6 8 7 7 6 4 3 2

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Southland All Games W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Northwestern State1 6 0 0 1.000 10 3 0 .769 5 1 0 .833 10 3 0 .769 Stephen F. Austin1 4 2 0 .667 8 4 0 .667 North Texas2 McNeese State 3 3 0 .500 6 5 0 .545 Louisiana-Monroe 2 4 0 .333 5 6 0 .455 Texas State 1 5 0 .167 4 7 0 .364 Sam Houston State 0 6 0 .000 3 8 0 .273 1 includes 1-1 record in FCS playoffs; 2includes 0-1 record in FCS playoffs.

1991

Southland W L T Pct. McNeese State1 4 1 2 .714 5 2 0 .714 Sam Houston State1 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.

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All Games L T 2 1 4 0 4 1 6 0 9 0 9 0

W 12 6 6 5 2 2

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Pct. .692 .727 .636 .545 .409 .409 .273

Southland All Games W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Louisiana-Monroe1 5 1 0 .833 7 5 0 .583 McNeese State 4 2 0 .667 5 6 0 .455 Texas State 3 3 0 .500 6 5 0 .545 Northwestern State 3 3 0 .500 5 6 0 .455 Sam Houston State 3 3 0 .500 4 7 0 .364 North Texas 2 4 0 .333 6 5 0 .545 Stephen F. Austin2 1 5 0 .167 1 10 0 .091 1 includes 0-1 record in FCS playoffs; 2includes forfeit of one regularseason game.

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All Games W L T 9 4 0 8 3 0 6 3 2 6 5 0 4 6 1 4 6 1 3 8 0

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.

1985

Southland 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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1994

Southland All Games W L T Pct. W L T Pct. North Texas1 5 0 1 .917 7 4 1 .625 McNeese State2 5 1 0 .833 10 3 0 .769 Stephen F. Austin 4 1 1 .750 6 3 2 .636 Northwestern State 3 3 0 .500 5 6 0 .455 Sam Houston State 1 5 0 .167 6 5 0 .455 Nicholls 1 5 0 .167 5 6 0 .455 Texas State 1 5 0 .167 4 7 0 .364 1 includes 0-1 record in FCS playoffs; 2includes 1-1 record in FCS playoffs.

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 L T 1 0 2 0 5 0 5 0 7 0 11 0

Pct. .928 .846 .545 .500 .364 .000

1996

Southland All Games W L T Pct. W L T Pct. 5 1 0 .833 12 2 0 .857 Troy1 Nicholls2 4 2 0 .667 8 4 0 .667 Stephen F. Austin 3 3 0 .500 7 4 0 .636 Northwestern State 3 3 0 .500 6 5 0 .545 Sam Houston State 3 3 0 .500 4 7 0 .364 Texas State 2 4 0 .333 5 6 0 .455 McNeese State 1 5 0 .167 3 8 0 .273 1 includes 2-1 record in FCS playoffs; 2includes 0-1 record in FCS playoffs.

1997

Southland All Games W L T Pct. W L T Pct. McNeese State1 6 1 0 .857 13 2 0 .867 6 1 0 .857 8 4 0 .667 Northwestern State2 Stephen F. Austin 5 2 0 .714 8 3 0 .727 Sam Houston State 3 4 0 .429 5 6 0 .455 Nicholls 3 4 0 .429 5 6 0 .455 Texas State 2 5 0 .286 5 6 0 .455 Troy 2 5 0 .286 5 6 0 .455 Jacksonville State 1 6 0 .143 1 10 0 .091 1 includes 3-1 record in FCS playoffs; 2includes 0-1 record in FCS playoffs.

1998

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W 13 11 6 5 4 0

Southland All Games W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Northwestern State1 6 1 0 .857 11 3 0 .786 McNeese State2 5 2 0 .714 9 3 0 .750 Troy2 5 2 0 .714 8 4 0 .667 Jacksonville State 4 3 0 .571 7 4 0 .636 Nicholls 3 4 0 .429 4 7 0 .364 Texas State 2 5 0 .286 4 7 0 .364 Stephen F. Austin 2 5 0 .286 3 8 0 .273 Sam Houston State 1 6 0 .143 3 8 0 .273 1 includes 2-1 record in FCS playoffs; 2includes 0-1 record in FCS playoffs.

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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.

W 11 8 6 6 4 3 2 1

All Games L T 2 0 3 0 5 0 5 0 7 0 8 0 9 0 10 0

Pct. .846 .727 .545 .545 .364 .273 .182 .091

2000

Southland All Games W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Troy1 7 0 0 1.000 10 2 0 .833 5 2 0 .714 8 4 0 .667 McNeese State1 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 All Games W L T Pct. W L T Pct. 5 1 0 .833 10 3 0 .769 Sam Houston State1 McNeese State2 5 1 0 .833 8 4 0 .667 Northwestern State2 4 2 0 .667 8 4 0 .667 Stephen F. Austin 4 2 0 .667 6 5 0 .545 Jacksonville State 2 4 0 .333 5 6 0 .455 Nicholls 1 5 0 .167 3 8 0 .273 Texas State 0 6 0 .000 4 7 0 .364 1 includes 1-1 record in FCS playoffs; 2includes 0-1 record in FCS playoffs.

2002

Southland All Games W L T Pct. W L T Pct. McNeese State1 6 0 0 1.000 13 2 0 .967 Northwestern State2 4 2 0 .667 9 4 0 .692 Nicholls 3 3 0 .500 7 4 0 .636 Stephen F. Austin 3 3 0 .500 6 5 0 .545 Jacksonville State 2 4 0 .333 5 5 0 .500 Sam Houston State 2 4 0 .333 4 7 0 .364 Texas State 1 5 0 .167 4 7 0 .364 1 includes 3-1 record in FCS playoffs; 2includes 0-1 record in FCS playoffs.

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Southland All-Time Standings 2008

Pct. .583 .545 .364 .455 .364 .364 .182

W 11 7 6 6 4 4 3 0

All Games L T 1 0 4 0 5 0 5 0 7 0 7 0 8 0 11 0

Pct. .917 .636 .545 .545 .364 .364 .273 .000

2007

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.

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All Games L T 3 0 5 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 7 0 9 0

Pct. .750 .545 .636 .545 .455 .364 .364 .182

History & Records

All Games L T 5 0 5 0 7 0 6 0 7 0 7 0 9 0

W 9 6 7 6 5 4 4 2

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W 7 6 4 5 4 4 2

2010

Southland W L T Pct. Stephen F. Austin1 6 1 0 .857 McNeese State 5 2 0 .714 Central Arkansas 4 3 0 .571 Sam Houston State 4 3 0 .571 Northwestern State 4 3 0 .571 Nicholls 3 4 0 .429 Texas State 1 6 0 .143 Southeastern La. 1 6 0 .143 1 includes 0-1 record in FCS playoffs;

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2006

Southland W L T Pct. 5 1 0 .833 McNeese State1 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.

2009

Southland All Games W L T Pct. W L T Pct. 6 1 0 .857 10 3 0 .769 Stephen F. Austin1 McNeese State2 6 1 0 .857 9 3 0 .750 Texas State 5 2 0 .714 7 4 0 .636 Southeastern La. 4 3 0 .571 6 5 0 .545 Sam Houston State 3 4 0 .429 5 6 0 .455 Central Arkansas3 2 5 0 .286 5 7 0 .417 Nicholls 2 5 0 .286 4 8 0 .273 Northwestern State 0 7 0 .000 0 11 0 .000 1 includes 1-1 record in FCS playoffs; 2includes 0-1 record in FCS playoffs; 3 ineligible for Southland Conference championship and postseason play during transition to NCAA Division I.

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2005

Southland All Games W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Texas State1 5 1 0 .833 11 3 0 .786 Nicholls2 5 1 0 .833 6 4 0 .600 McNeese State 3 3 0 .500 5 4 0 .556 Northwestern State 3 3 0 .500 5 5 0 .500 Southeastern La. 2 4 0 .333 4 6 0 .400 Sam Houston State 2 4 0 .333 3 7 0 .300 Stephen F. Austin 1 5 0 .167 5 6 0 .455 1 includes 2-1 record in FCS playoffs; 2includes 0-1 record in FCS playoffs.

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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; 2includes 0-1 record in FCS playoffs.

2004

Southland All Games 2004 W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Sam Houston State1 4 1 0 .800 11 3 0 .786 4 1 0 .800 8 4 0 .667 Northwestern State2 Texas State 3 2 0 .600 5 6 0 .454 Nicholls 2 3 0 .400 5 5 0 .500 McNeese State 1 4 0 .200 4 7 0 .364 Stephen F. Austin 1 4 0 .200 6 5 0 .545 1 includes 2-1 record in FCS playoffs; 2includes 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 vs. Northwestern State, Sam Houston State and Texas State after using an ineligible player. It also forfeited two non-conference wins.

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All-Time FCS PLayoff Records Membership Stephen F. Austin Sam Houston State1 McNeese State Northwestern State Nicholls1 Total Active Schools

McNeese State, 1976 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 1977 1978 1979 1980

McNeese State 20, Tulsa 16 Louisiana Tech 24, Louisville 14 East Carolina 35, Louisiana Tech 13 Syracuse 31, McNeese State 7 Southern Miss 16, McNeese State 14

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W 7 3 11 3 1 25

L 6 3 14 6 3 32

Pct. .539 .500 .440 .333 .250 .439

Pts. 363 162 520 212 74 1,331

Opp. 460 191 574 309 143 1,665

Inactive Schools Yrs. W L Louisiana Tech 2 4 2 Louisiana-Monroe 4 5 3 Arkansas State 3 5 3 Texas State 2 2 2 Troy 4 3 4 North Texas 4 0 4 1 Not a member of Southland at time of first participation.

Pct. .667 .625 .625 .500 .429 .000

Pts. 175 291 223 114 151 46

Opp. 92 253 151 113 182 81

All-Time Division II Playoffs & Bowl Games Independence Bowl

History & Records

Yrs. 6 4 14 6 3

Darrell Johnson, Lamar; 1964 Pecan Bowl

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Central Arkansas1 McNeese State1 Lamar1 Total Active Schools

Yrs. 2 1 1

W 2 0 0 2

Inactive Schools UT Arlington 1 1 Louisiana Tech 4 6 Texas State 3 6 Arkansas State 3 2 1 Not a member of Southland at time of participation.

L 2 1 1 4

Pct. .500 .000 .000 .333

Pts. 152 23 17 192

Opp. 124 26 19 169

0 1 1 1

1.000 .857 .857 .667

13 149 238 81

0 88 88 65

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 2001 First Round...................................... Catawba College 35, Central Arkansas1 34 2005 First Round...................................... Central Arkansas1 28, Albany State 20 Second Round................................. Central Arkansas1 52, Presbyterian 28 Quarterfinals.................................. North Alabama 41, Central Arkansas1 38 (OT) 1 Not a member of the Southland Conference at time of participation.

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Southland in Division I Playoffs

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

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

1989

Northwestern State 22, at Boise State 13 at Stephen F. Austin 24, Jackson State 0 at Marshall 7, North Texas 0 at Idaho 38, Northwestern State 30 at Georgia Southern 27, Stephen F. Austin 7

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. 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

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:

at McNeese State 33, Idaho 3 at Stephen F. Austin 34, Eastern Illinois 29

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: at Sam Houston State 34, Northern Arizona 31 at Montana 28, Northwestern State 19 Maine 14, at McNeese State 10 Quarterfinals: 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

2009 First Round: at Stephen F. Austin 44, Eastern Washington 33 New Hampshire 49, at McNeese State 13 Quarterfinals: at Montana 51, Stephen F. Austin 0 2010 Quarterfinals: Villanova 54, at Stephen F. Austin 24

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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

1998 First Round: at Northwestern State 48, Illinois State 28 Massachusetts 21, at McNeese State 19 at Florida A&M 27, Troy 17 Quarterfinals: at Northwestern State 31, Appalachian State 20 Semifinals: Massachusetts 41, at Northwestern State 31

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1990 First Round:

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.

Team Previews

1988 First Round: Quarterfinals

1996 First Round: at Montana 48, Nicholls 3 at Troy 29, Florida A&M 25 Quarterfinals: at Troy 31, Murray State 3 Semifinals: at Montana 70, Troy 7

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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.

Quarterfinals: at McNeese State 52, Delaware 18 Stephen F. Austin 27, at Appalachian State 17 Semifinals: Marshall 25, at McNeese State 15 at Montana 70, Stephen F. Austin 14

Southland Conference

Southland Conference schools have won five national championships,have played in 10 national championship games, and have won 43 games in the FCS playoffs.

History & Records

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team Previews

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First-Team All-Americans Central Arkansas

2008

Nathan Brown, QB................................................................ SN Marquez Branson, TE......................................................... SNet Larry Hart, DE...................................................... AP, Camp, SN

1967 1983 1985

Spergon Wynn, OG............................................................... AP Eugene Seale, LB................................................................... AP Burton Murchison, RB.................................................... AP, FN

1972 1974 1982 1988 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2006 2007

James Moore, TE.................................................................. AP James Files, OT................................................................. AFCA Leonard Smith, DB...................................................... AP, AFCA Glenn Koch, OL.................................................................. SNet Terry Irving, LB...................................................................... FG Terry Irving, LB............................................... AP, Camp, FG, KK Terry Irving, LB......................................AP, SNet, Camp, KK, FG Jose Larios, K............................................................... AP, SNet Ron Cherry, OT........................................AP, SNet, Camp, AFCA Kavika Pittman, DT..................................AP, SNet, Camp, AFCA Zack Bronson, DB......................................... SNet, Camp, AFCA 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 Charles Ayro, LB...................................AFCA, USA, SNet, Camp Shonz LaFrenz, K.............................................................. Camp Reggie Nelson, OL...................................AFCA, AP, SNet, Camp Shonz LaFrenz, K.............................................................. Camp Wes Hines, OL....................................................................... FG Jake Morrison, DL................................................................. AP Joe Judge, DB........................................................................ FG 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 Dwight Hudler, OL........................................................ AP, SNet Roderick Royal, LB.......................................AP, AFCA, SNet, FG Brent Hafford, DB.............................................................. SNet Bryan Smith, DL........................................................... AP, SNet Steven Whitehead, RS................................................. AP, SNet Bryan Smith, DL.......................................AP, Camp, AFCA, CSN

1994 2002 2003 2007 2008

Daryl Pounds, DB............................................................ FG, AP LeJuan Walker, RS................................................................. FG Chris Thompson, DB............................................................. FG Lardarius Webb, DB....................................... Camp, SNet, CSN Lardarius Webb, DB.....................................AP, SNet, AFCA, SN

1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1998 1997

David Whitmore, S................................................ AP, AFCA, FN Greg Necaise, DE....................................................Camp, SNet Andre Carron, LB................................. AP, Camp, KK, SNet, FG Adrian Hardy, DB.............................................................AP, FG Cedric Walker, DB.................................AP, SNet, KK, Camp, FG Jermaine Jones, DB.................. AFCA, AP, USA, SNet, FG, Camp Tony Maranto, DB....................................................... AP, AFCA

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McNeese State

1999 2000 2002 2004 2006 2007

William Broussard, OL..................................................... Camp Mike Green, DB.................................................... AFCA, AP, FG Terrence McGee, PR............................................................. FG Roy Locks, DL.............................................................. AP, AFCA Jamall Johnson, LB................................................................ AP Tory Collins, DL................................................................. AFCA Demetrius Bell, OL........................................................ AP, CSN

1988 1991 1997 2001 2004 2005 2007

Lish Adams, LB...................................................................... FN Michael Bankston, DL....................................... AP, Camp, SNet Murphy Yates, OL....................................................Camp, SNet Kevin Pesak,TE................................................................... SNet Jonathon Cooper, WR............................................ AP, FG, SNet Keith Davis, DB................................................................. AFCA Keith Heinrich, TE.............................................................. SNet Lance Garner, PK................................................................... FG Corey Roberts, TE............................................................. AFCA Blake Martin, TE........................................................... AP, CSN

Sam Houston State

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, OL...................................................................... Camp Joe Wylie, OL................................................... 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, USA, SNet, Camp 2003 Brent Hafford, DB....................................................... AP, AFCA 2009 Tim Knicky, DE.................................................................. Camp 2010 Kenneth Charles, DL......................................................... AFCA Jeremy Moses, QB..................................AFCA, AP, Camp, SNet Gralyn Crawford, RS.......................................... AP, Camp, SNet Key: AP - Associated Press; AFCA - American Football Coaches Association; Camp

- Walter Camp; FG - Don Hansenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Football Gazette, KK - Kodak; SNet - Sports Network; SN - The Sporting News; FN - Football News, STick - Sports Ticker; USA - USA Today/ESPN.

Nicholls

Northwestern State

Gralyn Crawford, Stephen F. Austin

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First-Team All-Americans

Abilene Christian

Larry Cox, OT........................................................................ AP Chip Bennett, LB......................................................... AP, AFCA Jim Lindsey, QB........................................................... AP, AFCA

Arkansas State

2002

Deon White, OL.................................................................... FG

1982 1983 1984 1985 1987 1988 1989 1990 1992 1993

Bruce Daigle, DB................................................................... AP Arthur Christophe, C............................................................. AP Mike Grantham, OG.............................................................. AP Mike Grantham, OG.............................................................. AP Mike Turner, DB.................................................................... AP Claude Brumfield, DT.................................................AFCA, FN; John Clement, OT.........................AP, FN; Teddy Garcia, PK, FN Cyril Crutchfield, DB................................AP, AFCA, Camp, SNet Jackie Harris, TE................................................................ AFCA Cisco Richard, RB............................................................... SNet Jeff Blackshear, OL................................................................ KK Vincent Brisby, WR.................................................... Camp, FG Roosevelt Potts, RB......................................................... FG, KK Vic Zordan, C...............................................AP, Camp, FG, SNet Raymond Baptiste, OL................................AP, SNet, Camp, FG James Folston, OL................................................ AP, Camp, FG

1972 1973 1974 1982 1984 1985 1986

Roger Carr, FL.................................................................... AFCA Roger Carr, WR........................................................... AP, AFCA Mike Barber, TE..................................................................... AP Fred Dean, DT............................................................. AP, AFCA Matt Dunigan, QB....................................................... AP, AFCA Doug Landry, LB.................................................... AP, AFCA, FN Walter Johnson, DE.............................................................. AP Doug Landry, LB.............................................................. AP, FN Walter Johnson, DE.................................................... AP, AFCA

1966 1967 1984

Ken Ozee, DT........................................................................ AP Robert Diem, OG.............................................................. AFCA Robert Willbanks, S..................................................... AP, AFCA Bruce Collie, OT.................................................... AP, AFCA, FN

1990 1991 1996 1997 2000 2004 2005 2007 2008

Reggie Rivers, RB..............................................KK, Camp, SNet Ervin Thomas, OL.................................................................. KK Claude Mathis, RB..................................SNet, Camp, AP, AFCA Claude Mathis, RB............................................ SNet, AFCA, AP C.J. Carroll, DB................................. FG, Camp, AFCA, SNet, AP Cory Elolf, P....................................................................... AFCA Fred Evans, DL.................................................................. AFCA Chris MacDonald, P......................................... AP, AFCA, Camp Cameron Luke, WR............................................................... SN

1967

Marvin Upshaw, DT.......................................................... AFCA

1996 1998 1999 2000

Kerry Jenkins, OL.............................................................. AFCA Pratt Lyons, DL....................................... AFCA, Camp, FG, SNet Al Lucas, DL........................................................................... FG Cleve Roberts, OL................................................................. FG Eric Sloan, DB................................................................... Camp Marcus Spriggs, DL....................................... AFCA, USA, Camp Al Lucas, DL.................................................SNet, Camp, AP, FG Michael Moore, OL..........................................AFCA, Camp, FG Anthony Rabb, LB................................................................. FG Eric Sloan, DB................................................................... Camp Lawrence Tynes, K......................................................AFCA, AP

UT Arlington

Texas State

Trinity

Jacksonville State Louisiana-Monroe

Troy

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Dan Summers, OG................................................................ AP Dan Summers, OG................................................................ AP Bill Bergey, LB............................................................. AP, AFCA Dan Buckley, C...................................................................... AP Clovis Swinney, DT...................................................... AP, AFCA Bill Phillips, OG..................................................................... AP Calvin Harrell, HB.............................................................. AFCA Calvin Harrell, RB.............................................................. AFCA Dennis Meyer, DB....................................................... AP, AFCA Wayne Dorton, OG............................................................... AP Doug Lowrey, OG.............................................................. AFCA Ken Jones, OG...........................................................FWA, SNet T. J. Humphreys, OG.............................................................. AP Carter Ray Crawford, NG...................................... AP, AFCA, FN Carter Ray Crawford, NG...................................... AP, AFCA, FN Ray Brown, OT...................................................................... FN Randy Barnhill, OG..................................................... AP, AFCA

Rayford Cooks, DT................................................................. AP Ronnie Hickman, DE............................................................. AP Rex Johnson, DL................................................................ AFCA Mike Davis, DL...................................................................... KK

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1964 1965 1968 1969 1970 1971 1973 1975 1976 1984 1985 1986

North Texas

1983 1988 1990

Southland Conference

1965 1969 1970

INACTIVE TEAMS

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Louisiana Tech

History & Records

Al Lucas, Troy

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Top Performances Single Game Rushing Yards

Total 310 308 304 289 283 278 275 265 259 259

Player, School, Opponent Claude Mathis, TXST vs. Stephen F. Austin, 1996 Claude Mathis, TXST vs. Jacksonville State 1997 Tony Citizen, MCN vs. Prairie View A&M, 1986 Isiah Stoker, SFA vs. Jacksonville State, 1999 Lee Davis, TXST vs. Arkansas-Monticello, 2001 D.D. Terry, SHSU vs. Southeastern La., 2006 Don Harr, ACU vs. McMurry, 1970 Corey Thomas, NICH vs. Samford, 1994 Dennis Bolden, ASU vs. McNeese State, 1975 Burton Murchison, LU vs. Rice, 1985

Total 619 577 571 534 508 506 497 498 486 478

Player, School, Opponent Doug Pederson, ULM vs. Stephen F. Austin, 1989 Dustin Long, SHSU vs. McNeese State, 2004 Todd Hammel, SFA vs. Louisiana-Monroe, 1989 Todd Hammel, SFA vs. Sam Houston State, 1989 Jeremy Moses, SFA vs. Texas State, 2007 Rhett Bomar, SHSU vs. Southeastern La., 2008 Chris Chaloupka, SHSU vs. Stephen F. Austin, 1999 Jeremy Moses, SFA vs. Northwestern State, 2010 Mitch Maher, UNT vs. Stephen F. Austin, 1994 Dustin Long, SHSU vs. Eastern Washington, 2004

Total 598 595 562 526 513 508 492 491 490 487

Player, School, Opponent Dustin Long, SHSU vs. McNeese State, 2004 Doug Pederson, ULM vs. Stephen F. Austin, 1989 Todd Hammel, SFA vs. Louisiana-Monroe, 1989 Barrick Nealy, TXST vs. Georgia Southern, 2005 Todd Hammel, SFA vs. Sam Houston State, 1989 Rhett Bomar, SHSU vs. Southeastern La., 2008 Jeremy Moses, SFA vs. Texas State, 2007 Mitch Maher, UNT vs. Stephen F. Austin, 1994 Chris Chaloupka, SHSU vs. Stephen F. Austin, 1999 Jeremy Moses, SFA vs. Northwestern State, 2010

Total 247 242 235 231 227 226 224 224 222 219

Player, School, Opponent Ronald Bonner, JSU vs. Northwestern State, 1997 Jonathon Cooper, SHSU vs. Western Illinois, 2001 Catron Houston, SHSU vs. Southeastern La., 2008 Scott Ford, UNT vs. Abilene Christian, 1992 Vincent Brisby, ULM vs. Louisiana-Lafayette, 1992 Jason Mathenia, SHSU vs. Eastern Washington 2004 Marcus Camper, UNT vs. Texas, 1988 Matt Dominguez, SHSU vs. Stephen F. Austin, 2000 Nathan Black, NWLA vs. Mont., 2001 Jimmy Thomas, UTA vs. East Texas State, 1968

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Total Offensive Yards

Receiving Yards

Single Season Rushing Yards

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 Duane Brooks, SFA Jarrod Fuller, SHSU Ronnie Vinson, AC Daâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Marcus Griggs, TXST Jonathon Cooper, SHSU Billy Ryckman, LTU Gralyn Crawford, SFA Jason Mathenia, SHSU Cameron Luke, TXST Truman Franks, TU

Name, School Dustin Long, SHSU Jeremy Moses, SFA Jeremy Moses, SFA Jeremy Moses, SFA Todd Hammel, SFA Rhett Bomar, SHSU Nathan Brown, UCA Barrick Nealy, TXST Bradley George, TXST Nathan Brown, UCA

Name, School Dustin Long, SHSU Jeremy Moses, SFA Jeremy Moses, SFA Barrick Nealy, TXST Jeremy Moses, SFA Todd Hammel, SFA Rhett Bomar, SHSU Nathan Brown, UCA Barrick Nealy, TXST Josh McCown, SHSU

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 9.0 14.0 14.8 7.3 16.7 17.9 13.3 18.3 17.4 10.5

TD 6 8 9 8 17 10 5 13 17 3

No 117 99 82 80 78 77 74 74 73 73

Att-Cmp-Int 531-333-18 566-385-21 598-352-20 550-336-7 401-238-13 436-245-13 375-254-4 473-240-17 409-258-11 377-256-10

TD 39 40 41 34 34 27 31 21 23 26

Yds 4,588 4,124 4,026 3,998 3,915 3,355 3,206 3,129 3,121 3,084

Pass 4,588 4,124 4,026 2,875 3,998 3,915 3,355 3,206 3,129 2,884

Yds 4,576 4,161 3,952 3,932 3,930 3,823 3,542 3,421 3,390 3,238

Receptions Year 2009 2004 1969 2009 2001 1976 2010 2004 2008 1965

Yds 1,070 1,383 1,214 969 1,304 1,382 980 1,357 1,268 765

Passing Yards Year 2004 2009 2008 2010 1989 2008 2008 2003 2009 2007

Total Offense Year 2004 2009 2008 2005 2010 1989 2008 2008 2003 2001

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TP Rush 576 -12 617 37 654 -74 522 1,057 566 -68 487 -92 517 187 443 215 606 261 431 354

Top Performances

Rushing Yards

Name, School Jeremy Moses, SFA Nathan Brown1, UCA Bradley George, TXST Todd Hammel1, SFA Jim Lindsey, AC Derrick Fourroux, MCN Kerry Joseph, MCN Brian Babin, SLU Barrick Nealy, TXST Matt Dunigan, LTU

Years 2007-10 2005-08 2006-09 1986-89 1967-70 2006-09 1992-95 2006-09 2003-05 1979-82

Name, School Jeremy Moses, SFA Nathan Brown1, UCA Derrick Fourroux, MCN Bradley George, TXST Kerry Joseph, MCN Barrick Nealy, TXST Todd Hammel1, SFA Scott Davis, UNT Jim Lindsey, AC Montressa Kirby1, JSU

Years 2007-10 2005-08 2006-09 2006-09 1992-95 2003-05 1986-89 1987-90 1967-70 1995-98

Receptions Yds 3,376 1,939 2,696 1,874 2,444 2,002 2,779 2,636 1,777 1,709

Yds 4,694 4,358 4,106 3,720 3,459 3,346 3,284 3,267 3,193 3,143

Avg 15.3 10.4 14.8 10.5 14.3 11.9 17.3 16.5 11.3 11.0

TD 27 10 28 12 23 27 23 11 9 9

Rec 211 186 182 179 171 168 161 160 157 155

TD 121 100 76 65 61 64 67 62 52 40

Yds 13,401 10,558 9,556 8,631 8,521 8,226 7,874 7,405 7,206 7,010

Pass 13,401 10,558 8,226 9,556 7,874 7,206 8,631 6,923 8,521 6,587

Yds 13,095 10,993 10,263 9,786 9,676 8,933 8,844 8,436 8,385 7,628

Passing Yards

Att-Cmp-Int 1,893-1,184-55 1,267-856-32 1,277-753-35 1,060-544-51 1,237-642-69 1,034-618-24 1,114-565-47 1,083-670-21 979-532-32 1,103-550-50

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entire career not played as Southland member

TD 45 30 43 32 28 14 28 31 24 28

Plays 2,034 1,474 1,517 1,479 1,649 1,382 1,371 1,548 1,508 1,392

Rush 170 435 2,037 230 1,802 1,727 213 1,513 -136 1,041

Jeremy Moses, Stephen F. Austin

Matt Dominguez, Sam Houston State

History & Records

Years 1997-00 2008-09 2005-08 1987-90 1998-01 2008- 1996-99 1999-02 1992-96 1968-70

Avg 5.3 5.2 5.5 5.4 5.1 4.9 4.6 5.0 6.7 5.2

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Name, School Matt Dominguez, SHSU Duane Brooks, SFA Dominique Edison, SFA Cisco Richard, ULM Jonathon Cooper, SHSU Simmie Yarborough, SLU Joey Hamilton1, JSU Jermaine Martin, MCN Mike Pearce, SFA Pat Holder, AC

Car 882 839 750 688 678 676 713 652 477 599

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Years 1994-97 1992-95 1980-83 1998-00 1992-95 1974-77 1986-88 1981-84 2007-10 1999-02

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Name, School Claude Mathis, TXST Henry Fields, MCN Buford Jordan, MCN Tony Taylor, NWLA Leonard Harris, SFA Derrick Jensen, UTA Tony Citizen, MCN Scotty Caldwell, UTA Karrington Bush, TXST Rondy Rogers, JSU

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Southland Individual Records Most Attempts Game: 46 46 Season: 315 Career: 882

Rushing Theron McClendon, MCN vs. Louisiana Tech, 1979 Claude Mathis, TXST vs. Jacksonville State, 1997 Larry Centers, Stephen F. Austin, 1989 Claude Mathis, Texas State, 1994-97

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

Total Offense

Most Net Yards Game: 310 Claude Mathis, TXST vs. Stephen F. Austin, 1997 Season: 1,595 Claude Mathis, Texas State, 1997 Career: 4,694 Claude Mathis, Texas State, 1994-97

Most Plays Game: 93 Jeremy Moses, SFA vs. Sam Houston State, 2008 Season: 696 Todd Hammel, Stephen F. Austin, 1989 Career: 2,034 Jeremy Moses, Stephen F. Austin, 2007-10

Most Touchdowns Game: 7 Jessie Burton, MCN vs. Southern Utah, 1998 Season: 20 Luther Turner, Sam Houston State, 1987 Career: 50 Brent Grimes1, Central Arkansas, 2006-09

Most Yards Gained Game: 598 Dustin Long, SHSU vs. McNeese State, 2004 Season: 5,294 Todd Hammel, Stephen F. Austin, 1989 Career: 13,201 Jeremy Moses, Stephen F. Austin, 2007-10

Passing

Most Attempts Game: 85 Jeremy Moses, SFA vs. Sam Houston State, 2008 Season: 598 Jeremy Moses, Stephen F. Austin, 2008 Career: 1,893 Jeremy Moses, Stephen F. Austin, 2007-10 Most Completions Game: 57 Jeremy Moses, SFA vs. Sam Houston State, 2008 Season: 385 Jeremy Moses, Stephen F. Austin, 2009 Career: 1,184 Jeremy Moses, Stephen F. Austin, 2007-10 Most Yards Gained Game: 619 Doug Pederson, ULM vs. Stephen F. Austin, 1989 Season: 5,364 Todd Hammel, Stephen F. Austin, 1989 Career: 13,401 Jeremy Moses, Stephen F. Austin, 2007-10 Most Touchdowns Game: 8 Todd Hammel, SFA vs. Louisiana-Monroe, 1989 Season: 41 Jeremy Moses, Stephen F. Austin, 2008 Career: 121 Jeremy Moses, Stephen F. Austin, 2007-10 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: 68.0 Jeremy Moses, Stephen F. Austin, 2009 Career: 67.6 Nathan Brown1, Central Arkansas, 2005-08

Receiving

Most Receptions Game: 16 Jackie Harris, ULM vs. Lamar, 1988 Season: 117 Duane Brooks, Stephen F. Austin, 2009 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

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Most Points Game: 42 42 Season: 126 Career: 356

Scoring Jessie Burton, MCN vs. Southern Utah, 1998 Steve Burks, ASU vs. Abilene Christian, 1973 Brent Grimes, Central Arkansas, 2008 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: 59 Brent Grimes1, Central Arkansas, 2006-09 Most Extra Points Game: 12 Tommy Hebert, NWLA vs. Southeastern La., 2003 12 Evan Engwall, SFA vs. Texas College, 2009 Season: 57 Lance Garner, Sam Houston State, 2004 57 Andrew Ireland, Texas State, 2008 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: 14 Eddie Carmona, Central Arkansas, 2008-09 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: 16 Kenneth Charles, Stephen F. Austin, 2010

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Highest Average Game: 63.5 Patrick Dolan, NICH vs. Northwestern State, 2007 Season: 46.6 Chad Stanley, Stephen F. Austin, 1998 Career: 44.7 Chris McDonald, Texas State, 2006-07

Punt Returns

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 Returns Game: 9 9 Season: 42 Career: 99

Kickoff Returns Flip Johnson, MCN vs. Northern Iowa, 1986 Gralyn Crawford, SFA vs. Villanova, 2010 Karrington Bush, Texas State, 2008 Karrington Bush, Texas State, 2007-10

Most Touchdowns Game: 1 By several individuals Season: 3 Gralyn Crawford, Stephen F. Austin, 2010 Career: 3 Gralyn Crawford, Stephen F. Austin, 2009-present

Miscellaneous

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

Interceptions 99, Chris Middleton, UTA vs. Lamar, 1979 98, Jestin Love, UCA vs. Nicholls, 2010 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

History & Records

Most Fumble Recoveries Game: 3 by several individuals Season: 7 Jim Pinegar, Louisiana-Lafayette, 1974 Career: not established

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

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Most Yards Gained Game: 233 Flip Johnson, MCN vs. Northern Iowa, 1986 Season: 1,055 Karrington Bush, Texas State, 2008 Career: 2,531 Karrington Bush, Texas State, 2007-10

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

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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

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

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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 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

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Most Yards Game: 601 Bruce Gartman, ASU vs. Southern Miss., 1980 Season: 3,727 Pat Neck, McNeese State, 1991 Career: 11,441 Barry Bowman, Louisiana Tech, 1983-86

Punting

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

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 Punts Game: 15 LU vs. Arkansas State, 1975 Season: 89 Louisiana-Lafayette, 1978

Most Touchdowns Game: 11 MCN vs. West Virginia Tech, 2006 Season: 45 Texas State, 2005

Most Yards Game: 601 ASU vs. Southern Miss., 1980 Season: 3,559 Arkansas State, 1980

Passing Offense

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Most Completions Game: 57 SFA vs. Sam Houston State, 2008 Season: 410 Stephen F. Austin, 2009 Most Yards Gained Game: 619 ULM vs. Stephen F. Austin, 1989 Season: 5,435 Stephen F. Austin, 1989

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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: 68.3 Stephen F. Austin, 2009

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: 92 SFA vs. Texas College, 2009 Season: 569 Stephen F. Austin, 1989

Most Touchdowns Game: 13 SFA vs. Texas College, 2009 Season: 76 Stephen F. Austin, 1989 Most Extra Points Game: 12 NWLA vs. Southeastern Louisiana, 2003 12 SFA vs. Texas College, 2009 Season: 71 Stephen F. Austin, 1989

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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

Most Returns Game: 11 11 11 Season: 76

Kickoff Returns TXST vs. New Mexico, 2003 JSU vs. McNeese State, 2001 MCN vs. Miami, 2000 Stephen F. Austin, 2008

Most Yards Gained Game: 251 NICH vs. Northwestern State, 2008 Season: 1,425 Texas State, 2008

Total Offense

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Punting

Most Net Yards Game: 621 ASU vs. Tennessee-Martin, 1984 Season: 3,745 Arkansas State, 1975

Most Attempts Game: 85 SFA vs. Sam Houston State, 2008 Season: 630 Stephen F. Austin, 2008

History & Records

Most Field Goals Game: 6 SLU vs. Texas State, 2007 Season: 24 Louisiana Tech, 1985

Most Touchdowns Season: 3 Stephen F. Austin, 2010

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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Most Yards Penalized Game: 223 SFA vs. Texas State, 1989 Season: 1,219 McNeese State, 2002

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: 1,754 Trinity, 1966

Scoring Defense

Fewest Yards Penalized Season: 325 Abilene Christian, 1964

Fewest Points Allowed Season: 59 Louisiana Tech, 1973

Winning Streaks Overall: 23 16 15 Southland: 19 16

Louisiana Tech, 1973-75 Arkansas State, 1969-71 Arkansas State, 1974-76 Louisiana Tech, 1972-75 McNeese State, 2001-04

Fewest Touchdowns Allowed Season: 8 Louisiana Tech, 1973

Losing Streaks Overall: 15 13 13 13 13 Southland: 16 13

Louisiana-Lafayette, 1973-74 UT Arlington, 1970-71 Lamar, 1985-86 Nicholls, 1984-85 Northwestern State, 2009-10 Lamar, 1984-86 Lamar, 1975-77

Passing Defense

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

Most Fumbles Recovered Game: 8 LU vs. 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)

History & Records

Fewest Completions Allowed Game: 0 LTU vs. West Texas State, 1981 Season: 53 Arkansas State, 1965

Most Fumbles Caused Game: 13 LU vs. Texas Southern, 1980 Season: 49 Northwestern State, 1991

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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 Touchdowns Allowed Season: 2 Several times

Consecutive Shutouts Quarters: 13 McNeese State, 1985 Games: 3 McNeese State, 1985

Fewest First Downs Allowed Game: 1 NWLA vs. Oklahoma Panhandle State, 2003 Season: 93 Trinity, 1966

Fewest Touchdowns Allowed Season: 4 McNeese State, 1985

Fewest Yards Allowed Game: -7 LU vs. Trinity, 1967 Season: 581 Arkansas State, 1964

Fewest Field Goals Allowed Season: 1 Louisiana Tech, 1973

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Fewest Net Yards Allowed Game: -54 NICH vs. Bethel College, 2003 Season: 612 Trinity, 1967

Fewest Extra Points Allowed Season: 8 Louisiana Tech, 1973

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Rushing Defense

Fewest Attempts Allowed Game: 12 SFA vs. Jacksonville State, 1997 Season: 313 Northwestern State, 2006

Southland Conference

Fewest Penalties Season: 37 UT Arlington, 1966

Most Penalties Game: 23 SFA vs. Texas State, 1989 Season: 130 Northwestern State, 2004

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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Southland In Final Polls The Sports Network Poll was conducted by NCAA Division FCS Subdivision committee from 1982-92 (top 20 only), and currently by The Sports Network. Panel consists of FCS athletics directors, SIDs and coaches, in addition to The Sports Network staff. Polls listed are final regular-season from 19821993. Post-playoff polls listed from 1994-present. 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

1984

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

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Holy Cross Furman Tenn.-Chattanooga Northern Iowa Delaware 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 18. Murray State 19. Connecticut 20. North Carolina A&T

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 10. Boise State 11. Northern Iowa 12. Furman 13. Idaho 14. Louisiana-Monroe 15. The Citadel 16. Jackson State 17. Dartmouth 18. Central Florida 19. New Hampshire North Carolina A&T

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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 9. Samford 10. Villanova 11. McNeese State 12. Eastern Kentucky 13. William & Mary 14. Eastern Washington 15. Florida A&M 16. Appalachian State 17. North Carolina A&T 18. Alcorn State 19. Liberty 20. Western Illinois

1993

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

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1998

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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

History & Records

1999

Sports Network 1. Georgia Southern 2. Youngstown State 3. Illinois State 4. Florida A&M 5. Hofstra 6. Troy

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 22. Florida A&M 23. Tennessee Tech 24. Pennsylvania 25. Tennessee State

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

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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

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

2002

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

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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

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

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

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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

New Hampshire Youngstown State Dartmouth Howard Stephen F. Austin Appalachian State Missouri State Dayton James Madison

Southland Conference

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

17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25.

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Southland in Final Polls 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25.

Northwestern State Wofford Lafayette Alabama State Penn South Carolina State North Dakota State Coastal Carolina 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 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

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Massachussetts Eastern Washington North Dakota State Montana McNeese State James Madison Eastern Kentucky New Hampshire Delaware State Youngstown State Georgia Southern Eastern Illinois South Dakota State Fordham Harvard Yale Elon Cal Poly 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

2009

Sports Network 1. Villanova 2. Montana 3. Appalachian State 4. William & Mary 5. Richmond 6. Southern Illinois 7. New Hampshire 8. South Carolina State 9. Elon 10. Stephen F. Austin 11. South Dakota State 12. McNeese State 13. Eastern Washington 14. Holy Cross 15. Prairie View A&M 16. Jacksonville State 17. Weber State 18. Northern Iowa 19. Eastern Illinois 20. Pennsylvania 21. Colgate 22. Liberty 23. Florida A&M 24. Lafayette 25. Texas State FCS Coaches 1. Villanova 2. Montana 3. Appalachian State William & Mary 5. Richmond 6. Southern Illinois 7. New Hampshire 8. South Carolina State 9. Stephen F. Austin 10. Elon 11. South Dakota State 12. McNeese State 13. Eastern Washington 14. Holy Cross 15. Eastern Illinois 16. Jacksonville State 17. Weber State 18. Northern Iowa

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Prairie View A&M Colgate Liberty Florida A&M Pennsylvania Texas State Lafayette

2010

Sports Network 1. Eastern Washington 2. Delaware 3. Villanova 4. Appalachian State 5. Georgia Southern 6. Wofford 7. New Hampshire 8. Stephen F. Austin 9. North Dakota State 10. William & Mary 11. Montana State 12. Jacksonville State 13. Southeast Missouri State 14. Lehigh Mountain 15. Bethune-Cookman 16. South Carolina State 17. Western Illinois 18. Pennsylvania 19. Northern Iowa 20. Montana 21. Liberty 22. Jacksonville 23. Grambling State 24. Cal Poly 25. Dayton FCS Coaches 1. Eastern Washington 2. Delaware 3. Villanova 4. Appalachian State 5. Wofford 6. Georgia Southern 7. New Hampshire 8. William & Mary 9. North Dakota State 10. Stephen F. Austin 11. Montana State 12. Jacksonville State 13. Southeast Missouri State 14. Lehigh 15. Bethune-Cookman 16. Pennsylvania 17. South Carolina State 18. Northern Iowa 19. Liberty 20. Western Illinois 21. Montana 22. Jacksonville 23. Cal Poly 24. Grambling State 25. Dayton

Southland In The NFL

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Southland In The NFL One of the premiere leagues in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision, 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 gridiron of the league’s eight active competing universities. Four programs sent five rookies to camp in the summer of 2010. One of them reached the pinacle. Former Nicholls State receiver Antonio Robinson, was one of five Southland Conference players who signed with an NFL team prior to the 2010 season, later joining the Green Bay Packers as a free agent. He went on to become the 24th player from the conference to win a Super Bowl championship. A total of 47 former players from the Southland have 63 Super Bowl appearances between them. Two months later in the 2011 NFL Draft two more Southland players were selected. Central Arkansas defensive end Markell Carter was picked in the sixth round by the New England Patriots and Stephen F. Austin linebacker Jabara Williams followed in the seventh round when he was drafted by St. Louis. A total of 17 former Southland Conference players appeared on NFL rosters as of June 15, 2011. The Southland is one of three FCS conferences with at least 200 selections (204) in the NFL draft, behind the Ivy League (229) and Big Sky (218). The league also ranks third in the subdivision with 24 players taken in the draft since 2000, behind the Big Sky (29) and the Colonial (25). The Southland Conference led all FCS conferences with four selections in the 2009 draft and sent 11 players into preseason camps that summer. 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 Northwestern State cornerback Terrance McGee is the conference’s longest-tenured alumni in the NFL. McGee has completed nine seasons in the NFL, all with the Buffalo Bills. He is one of two active Southland stars heading into the 2011 campaign with at least five years of NFL experience. Former Central Arkansas defensive end Jacob Ford has spent five years on the Tennessee Titans roster. McGee, an All-American kick returner during his tenure with the Demons, is one of 10 players from the Southland Conference to have taken part in the Pro Bowl. 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 Pro Bowl 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 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. He is 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 Marquez Branson, TE Markell Carter, LB Jacob Ford, DE Larry Hart, DE

Team Falcons Patriots Titans Jaguars

Year Pro 2 R 5 2

McNeese State

Quentin Lawrence, WR Bryan Smith, DE

Chiefs Jaguars

Nicholls State

Jacob Bender, OT Kareem Moore, DB Antonio Robinson, WR Lardarius Webb, CB

Panthers Redskins Packers Ravens

Northwestern State

Demetrius Bell, OT Isaiah Greenhouse, LB Terrence McGee, CB

Bills Cowboys Bills

Sam Houston State

Rhett Bomar, QB

Vikings

Southeastern Louisiana

Felton Huggins, WR

Bills

Stephen F. Austin

Dominique Edison, WR Jabara Williams, LB

Seahawks Rams

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4 4 2 3

3 2 9

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Pro-Bowl Selections Name, School Team, Years Bill Bergey, ASU..................................... Bengals 1969 Eagles 1975, 1977, 1978, 1979 Ray Brown, ASU........................................ 49ers 2001 Roger Carr, LTU.......................................... Colts 1976 Larry Centers, SFA......................Cardinals 1995, 1996 Bills 2001 Fred Dean, LTU.......................... Chargers 1979, 1980 49ers 1981, 1983 Terrence McGee, NWLA..............................Bills 2005 Rafael Septien, ULL..............................Cowboys 1981

Southland’s NFL First-Round Draft picks Year 1983 1988 1968 1974

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Pick 17 17 21 24

Name/School Leonard Smith, McNeese State John Stephens, Northwestern State Marvin Upshaw, Trintity Roger Carr, Louisiana Tech

Team St. Louis Cardinals New England Patriots Cleveland Browns Baltimore Colts

Pos. DB RB DE WR

John Stephens, NWLA...........................Patriots 1988 Pat Tilley, LTU.......................................Cardinals 1980 Jeremiah Trotter, SFA.................... Eagles 2001, 2002, 2005, 2006

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Rd. Overall 6 194 5 143 6 204

Year 2009 2008 2004 1999 1996 1995 1994 1984 1983 1982 1980 1979 1976 1972

Rd. Overall 6 175 3 80 3 73 5 134 5 141 2 37 5 163 4 115 8 221 1 17 3 74 8 216 3 73 5 113 12 331 4 105 9 243 2 56 14 364

Year 2008 2006 2003 2002 2000 1999 1999 1999 1998 1997 1994 1993 1990

Rd. Overall 7 219 3 87 4 111 5 164 7 254 4 120 5 162 6 175 6 170 5 140 2 39 2 48 6 157

Name Danzell Lee Johnny Ray Smith Jeff Bergeron Kevin Bell Rondy Colbert Charles Cantrell Edward Robinson Thomas Gage Pat Gibbs Gary Crockett Tom Smiley Johnny Fuller Ed Marcontell Darrell Johnson Tony Guillory

Team Washington Tampa Bay Seattle San Diego N.Y. Giants Washington St. Louis1 Atlanta Philadelphia Houston2 Cincinnati San Francicsco St. Louis1 New Orleans L.A. Rams3

McNeese State (1972) Name Quentin Lawrence Bryan Smith Keith Smith Cecil Collins Reggie Nelson Kavika Pittman Ronald Cherry Terry Irving Ronnie Landry Leonard Smith Stephen Starring Carlton Briscoe Rusty Guilbeau Bryan Hicks Harry Price Charles Jefferson Richard Ellender James Files Mike Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Quinn

Team Kansas City Philadelphia Detroit Miami San Diego Dallas Detroit Arizona Miami St. Louis1 New England Green Bay St. Louis1 Cincinnati San Diego Denver Houston2 Pittsburgh Washington

Nicholls State (1991) Name Lardarius Webb Kareem Moore Jacob Bender Chris Thompson Darryl Pounds

Team Baltimore Washington N.Y. Jets Jacksonville Washington

Northwestern State (1987) Name Demetrius Bell David Pittman Terrence McGee Craig Nall Mike Green Kenny Wright Jermaine Jones Robert Daniel Patrick Palmer Keith Thibodeaux Marcus Spears Adrian Hardy Randy Hilliard

Team Buffalo Baltimore Buffalo Green Bay Chicago Minnesota N.Y. Jets Carolina Washington Washington Chicago San Francisco Cleveland

Pos. TE DB RB WR DB OG DB DB DB C RB WR OG HB OG Pos. WR DE DB RB OG DE OT LB RB DB WR DB DE DB WR DB WR C OG Pos. DB DB OT DB DB Pos. OT DB DB QB DB CB CB DE WR CB OT CB CB

1990 1989 1988 1987

11 6 1 4

292 159 17 112

Year 2009 2002 1996 1995 1992 1989 1988

Rd. Overall 5 151 3 81 6 174 7 224 6 189 4 100 7 177 5 127

Year 2011 2009 2002 2001 1998 1997 1996 1995 1990

Rd. Overall 7 228 6 206 7 236 5 150 2 59 3 72 7 209 7 248 2 34 4 107 5 115 10 253 12 307

Al Edwards Floyd Turner John Stephens Odessa Turner

Buffalo New Orleans New England N.Y. Giants

Sam Houston State (1987) Name Rhett Bomar Josh McCown Keith Heinrich Darius Smith John Solomon Michael Bankston Rickey Royal Carl Mims

Team N.Y. Giants Arizona Carolina Oakland Minnesota Phoenix1 Phoenix1 Washington

Stephen F. Austin (1987) Name Jabara Williams Dominique Edison Wes Pate Derrick Blaylock Mikhael Ricks Jeremiah Trotter Anthony DeGrate Joey Wylie Terrance Shaw David Whitmore Larry Centers Anthony Landry Todd Hammel

Team St. Louis Tennessee Baltimore Kansas City San Diego Philadelphia Tampa Bay Oakland San Diego N.Y. Giants Phoenix1 New England Tampa Bay

WR WR RB WR Pos. QB QB TE C LB DT DB DB Pos. LB WR QB RB WR LB DT OG DB DB RB RB QB

Former Members Year 1972 1971 1970 1969 1967

Rd. Overall 8 189 2 44 3 60 17 436 5 121 15 376

Year 1986 1985 1983 1980 1977 1976 1975 1974 1972

Rd. Overall 8 201 8 210 8 221 12 319 2 37 5 123 9 229 9 233 9 242 10 268 2 45 7 184 7 190 9 260 15 417 17 469 2 49 4 91 8 207 15 371 17 422 3 58 6 137 6 143

Abilene Christian (1964-72) Name Ron Vinson Wayne Walton Chip Bennett Bob Oliver Bernard Erickson Mike Love

Team New Orleans N.Y. Giants Cincinnati Cleveland San Diego Pittsburgh

Arkansas State (1964-86) Name Ray Brown Michael Cline Judious Lewis Waddell Kelly Gene Bradley Leroy Harris T.J. Humphreys Joel Mullins Robert Speer Oren Middlebrook Ken Jones Dick Dixon Jerry Muckensturm Jim Lisko Eddie Morgan Mike Malham Stan Winfrey Steve Burks Joe Hollimon Vince Ancell Doug Lowrey Bill Phillips Wayne Dorton Dennis Meyer

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Team St. Louis1 Green Bay Seattle New England Buffalo Miami Philadelphia Green Bay Atlanta Denver Buffalo Seattle Chicago Denver N.Y. Giants Chicago Miami New England Minnesota St. Louis1 N.Y. Jets Denver New Orleans Pittsburgh

Pos. WR OT LB DE LB RB Pos. OG DT WR RB QB RB OG OT DE WR OG DT LB LB DT LB RB WR DB DB OG LB OG DB

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History & Records

Rd. Overall 3 88 6 180 6 177 5 150 3 68

Lamar (1964-86, 2011)

Pos. DE DE DE

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Year 2009 2008 2007 2004 1995

Team New England Central Arkansas Tennessee

Team Previews

Rd. Overall 6 163 11 283 12 316 12 321 17 418 5 117 13 317 15 376 9 222 14 343 2 55 4 98 11 279 15 393 7 ---

Name Markell Carter Larry Hart Jacob Ford

2011 Preview

Year 1985 1981 1978 1975 1973 1972 1968 1967 1965

Central Arkansas (2006)

Southland Conference

Year 2011 2010 2007

1970 1969 1968

7 12 13 3 2 14 10

180 293 314 62 31 348 272

Rd. Overall 10 258 11 293 12 331 15 382 14 349

Year 1993 1990 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982

Rd. Overall 2 49 2 56 8 197 8 208 4 102 4 100 6 159 5 138 3 67 8 215 8 219 7 188 10 275 9 242

Year 1986 1984 1983 1982 1981 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974

Rd. Overall 5 118 10 273 4 93 5 123 10 273 4 111 4 101 8 195 10 257 2 48 4 114 2 33 13 316 17 420 1 24

Year 1991 1989 1983

Rd. Overall 6 145 6 165 3 79 11 297

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Calvin Harrell Steve Lockhart James Hamilton Clovis Swinney Bill Bergey Gary Crane Ron Worthen

Miami New Orleans Cincinnati New Orleans Cincinnati Denver Green Bay

Louisiana-Lafayette (1971-81)

Year 1977 1976 1974 1972

History & Records

2010 Review

team Previews

2011 Preview

Southland Conference

Southland In The NFL Draft

Name Rafael Septian Keith Meuhr Harold Porter Ken Williams Louis Age

Team New Orleans Seattle Kansas City Buffalo Bills N.Y. Jets

Louisiana-Monroe (1982-93) Name Roosevelt Potts Vincent Brisby Jeff Blackshear Greg Robinson Jackie Harris Teddy Garcia Stan Humphries Will Johnson Bubby Brister Ronnie Washington Bob Craighead Jessie Clark Roosevelt Straughter Bob Lane

Team Indianapolis New England Seattle L.A. Raiders4 Green Bay New England Washington Chicago Pittsburgh Atlanta San Diego Green Bay Pittsburgh Tampa Bay

Louisiana Tech (1971-86) Name Doug Landry James Thaxton Trey Junkin Ed Jackson Andre Young Johnny Robinson Larry Anderson John Henry White Billy Ryckman Mike Barber Pat Tilley Fred Dean Charles McDaniel Roland Harper Roger Carr

Team San Diego Detroit Buffalo L.A. Raiders4 San Diego L.A. Raiders4 Pittsburgh Kansas City Atlanta Houston2 St. Louis1 San Diego Chicago Chicago Baltimore5

North Texas (1983-94) Name Erric Pegram Scott Bowles Kim Phillips Mark Witte

Team Atlanta San Francisco New Orleans Tampa Bay

RB TE QB DE LB LB C Pos. K P WR LB OG Pos. RB WR OG RB TE K QB LB QB LB RB RB DB QB Pos. LB DB LB LB DB DT DB RB WR TE WR DE RB RB WR Pos. RB OT DB TE

Texas State (1987-2010)

Year 2006 2002 2000 1991 1990 1989

Rd. Overall 7 212 6 180 6 183 7 211 7 231 11 303 7 172 6 149 10 254 12 311

Name Fred Evans Clenton Ballard Spergon Wynn Darrick Vaughn Clifton Black Paul Alsbury Jeff Novak A.J. Johnson Ben Jessie Bill Jones

Year 1971 1970 1967 1968

Rd. Overall 16 398 4 86 8 210 1 21

Name Walter Huntley Greg Lens Clarence Miles Marvin Upshaw

Year 2000 1999 1998 1997

Rd. Overall 4 129 6 172 6 174 6 155 4 107

Name Mookie Moore Mareno Philyaw Marcus Spriggs Clifford Ivory Pratt Lyons

Trinity (1964-71)

Troy (1996-2000)

Team Miami Jacksonville Cleveland Atlanta Oakland New England San Diego Washington Green Bay Kansas City

Pos. DT DT QB DB DB P OG DB DB RB

Team Pittsburgh St. Louis1 Green Bay Cleveland

Pos. DB DT DT DE

Team Washington Atlanta Cleveland San Diego Houston2

Pos. OG WR DT DB DE

UT Arlington (1964-85)

Year Rd. Overall Name Team Pos. 1986 3 64 Tim McKyer San Francisco DB 1985 5 140 Bruce Collie San Francisco OT 8 202 Scott Caldwell Detroit RB 1984 8 209 Stacy Rayfield Buffalo DB 11 294 Mark Cannon Green Bay C 1983 5 128 Darryl Lewis New England TE 10 253 Byron Williams Green Bay WR 1981 2 35 Gary Lewis Green Bay TE 1980 3 72 Cliff Odom Cleveland LB 9 236 Roy Dewalt Cleveland RB 11 295 Mike Matocha Washington DE 1978 3 57 Derrick Jensen Oakland RB 5 118 Dwight Carey Kansas City DT 1977 12 311 Elmo Simmons N.Y. Giants RB 1976 12 320 Ron Barnett Seattle WR 1974 3 65 Dexter Bussey Detroit RB 7 158 John Harvey L.A. Rams3 RB 17 420 Craig Holland Chicago QB 1972 5 127 Milt Davis Kansas City DE 1971 4 98 Don Morrison New Orleans OT 16 401 Sid Bailey Chicago DE 1970 4 96 Skip Butler Green Bay K 7 157 Danny Griffin Pittsburgh RB 13 338 Troy Patridge Kansas City DE 1969 6 146 Jim Thomas San Francisco RB 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 Later became the St. Louis Rams; 4 Later became the Oakland Raiders; 5 Later became the Indianapolis Colts; 6 Later became the New England Patriots.

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Southland Players in the NFL

Name Jeff Blackshear Delvin Hughley Wes Pate David Pittman Roosevelt Potts Cleve Roberts B.J. Sams Floyd Turner Lardarius Webb

Antonio Robinson played for the Green Bay Packers, Super XLV champion

Michael Bankston Chip Bennett Bill Bergey Hugh Crisp Bernard Erickson Willie Fears James Hamilton Lawrence Hamilton Adrian Hardy Bryan Hicks Bill Johnson Tim Knicky Tom Smiley Richard Williams Michael Daies Roy Dewalt Rusty Guilbeau Odie Harris Keith Heinrich Randy Hilliard Tom Humphrey Jermaine Jones Bill Kilgore Denver Latimore Darryl Lewis Tony Joe Maranto Cliff Odom Bob Oliver Ronnie Powell Tyrone Shavers Marcus Spriggs Marvin Upshaw Mark Word Kenny Wright Spergon Wynn

Cincinnati Bengals

Sam Houston State Abilene Christian Arkansas State Arkansas State Abilene Christian Northwestern State Arkansas State Stephen F. Austin Northwestern State McNeese State Arkansas State Stephen F. Austin Lamar Abilene Christian

Cleveland Browns

Jacksonville State UT Arlington McNeese State Sam Houston State Sam Houston State Northwestern State Abilene Christian Northwestern State Lamar Arkansas State UT Arlington Northwestern State UT Arlington Abilene Christian Northwestern State Lamar Troy Trinity Jacksonville State Northwestern State Texas State

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1998-2000 1970-71 1969-73 1977 1968 1987 1972 2003 1994-95 1980-82 1985-87 2010 1968 1974 1999 1980 1987 1991-92 2003-05 1990-93 1973 2003 1967 1976 1983 2000 1980 1969 1999 1991 1999-2001 1968-69 2001-03 2007 2000

147

History & Records

Super Bowl (W/L) XIII (W), XIV (W) XXXX (L) XV (L) XXXVIII (L) XXXI (L) XXXII (W), XXXIII (W) XXVI (W) XVII (L) XXII (L) XXI (W), XXV (W) XXXVIII (W) XVI (W), XVIII (W) XXV (L), XXVI (L), XXVII (L), XXVIII (L) VII (W) XXXIV (L) XV (L) XVI (L) XXXII (W) XXXV (W) XXVI (W) XXIX (L) XXXVII (W) XV (W), XVIII (W) XXVI (W) XXXIV (L) XIX (L) XXXXI (W) XXXIV (L) XV (W) XXXII (W) XXIII (W), XXIV (W) XII (L) II (W) VI (L), VII (W), VIII (W) XX (W) XXVII (L) XXX (L) XXV (L) XXXVIII (L) XLV (W) XVIII (W) XII (W), XIII (L) XXXVI (W) XXXVII (L) XXV (L), XXVI (L) XXXI (W) XX (L) XXXIII (L) XXXVII (W) XV (W) XXXIX (L)

2008-Present 1980 2001-02 1990-93 2008-Present 1976-86 1983-84 2003-Present 1964-68 1989 2006-07 2003 1990 1984 1988-91 1974

2010 Review

Team Steelers Seahawks Eagles Panthers Patriots Broncos Redskins Dolphins Broncos Giants Patriots 49ers Bills Dolphins Titans Eagles Bengals Broncos Ravens Redskins Chargers Buccaneers Raiders Redskins Giants Dolphins Colts Titans Raiders Broncos 49ers Broncos Packers Dolphins Bears Redskins Steelers Bills Panthers Packers Raiders Cowboys Patriots Raiders Bills Packers Patriots Falcons Buccaneers Raiders Eagles

Buffalo Bills

Northwestern State Arkansas State Stephen F. Austin Northwestern State Southeastern La. Arkansas State Louisiana Tech Northwestern State Lamar Sam Houston State Northwestern State Stephen F. Austin North Texas UT Arlington McNeese State Louisiana-Lafayette

Years 1996-99 2001 2002 2006-07 1998 1999 2004-07 1996, 98 2009-Present

Team Previews

Name, School Larry Anderson, LTU Leo Araguz, SFA Bill Bergey, ASU Nathan Black, NWLA Vincent Brisby, ULM Bubby Brister, ULM Ray Brown, ASU Gary Burton Scott Caldwell, UTA Maurice Carthon, ASU Larry Centers, SFA Fred Dean, LTU Al Edwards, NWLA Calvin Harrell, ASU Jackie Harris, ULM Leroy Harris, ASU Bryan Hicks, MCN Randy Hilliard, NWLA Delvin Hughley, JSU Stan Humphries, ULM Kerry Jenkins, Troy Derrick Jensen, UTA A.J. Johnson, TXST Jermaine Jones, NWLA Ronnie Landry, MCN Luke Lawton, MCN Pratt Lyons, Troy John McCaughey, ASU Tim McKyer, UTA Oren Middlebrook, ASU Clarence Miles, TU Wayne Moore, LU Keith Ortego, MCN Mike Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Quinn, MCN Erric Pegram, UNT Kim Phillips, UNT Kavika Pittman, MCN Antonio Robinson, NICH Johnny Robinson, LTU Rafael Septien, ULL Terrance Shaw, SFA Leonard Smith, MCN John Solomon, SHSU Stephen Starring, MCN Greg Studdard, SHSU Tony Taylor, NWLA Leveren Tillman, ASU Jeremiah Trotter, SFA

School Louisiana-Monroe Jacksonville State Stephen F. Austin Northwestern State Louisiana-Monroe Troy McNeese State Northwestern State Nicholls State

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Super Bowl Participants

Demetrius Bell Gene Bradley Larry Centers Al Edwards Felton Huggins Ken Jones Trey Junkin Terrence McGee Dudley Meredith Carl Mims Craig Nall David Phillips Kim Phillips Stacy Rayfield Leonard Smith Ken Williams

Baltimore Ravens

Southland Conference

AFC

History & Records

2010 Review

team Previews

2011 Preview

Southland Conference

Southland Players in the NFL Ken Armbrust Mike Barber Marquez Branson Bubby Brister Scott Caldwell KaRon Coleman Larry Cox Gary Crane Matt Dominguez Paul Gilbow Randy Hilliard Tom Humphrey Charles Jefferson Bobby Lewis Jim Lisko Tim McKyer Oren Middlebrook Mookie Moore Bill Phillips Kavika Pittman Darryl Pounds Dwayne Robinson Reggie Rivers Keith Sims Tom Smiley Craig Nall Isaiah Greenhouse David Pittman Mike Quinn Marcus Spears Chad Stanley Darrick Vaughn Kenny Wright Larry Anderson Mark Cannon Roger Carr1 Maurice Carthon Dudley Guice Luke Lawton Don Morrison1 Cliff Odom Roosevelt Potts Mike Quinn Floyd Turner Ronnie Washington 1 Baltimore Colts Clenton Ballard Larry Hart Reggie Lowe Reggie Nelson Jeff Novak Bryan Smith D.D. Terry Chris Thompson Kenny Wright Jeff Blackshear Derrick Blaylock Mark Cannon Dwight Carey Milt Davis Andy Haney Tom Humphrey Bill Jones Quentin Lawrence Troy Patridge

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Denver Broncos

Arkansas State Louisiana Tech Central Arkansas Louisiana-Monroe UT Arlington Stephen F. Austin Abilene Christian Arkansas State Sam Houston State Arkansas State Northwestern State Abilene Christian McNeese State Louisiana-Monroe Arkansas State UT Arlington Arkansas State Troy Arkansas State McNeese State Nicholls State Louisiana-Monroe Texas State Louisiana-Monroe Lamar

Houston Texans

Northwestern State Northwestern State Northwestern State Stephen F. Austin Northwestern State Stephen F. Austin Texas State Northwestern State

Indianapolis Colts

Louisiana Tech UT Arlington Louisiana Tech Arkansas State Northwestern State McNeese State UT Arlington UT Arlington Louisiana-Monroe Stephen F. Austin Northwestern State Louisiana-Monroe

Jacksonville Jaguars Texas State Central Arkansas Troy McNeese State Texas State McNeese State Sam Houston State Nicholls State Northwestern State

Kansas City Chiefs Louisiana-Monroe Stephen F. Austin UT Arlington UT Arlington UT Arlington Arkansas State Abilene Christian Texas State McNeese State UT Arlington

1981 1985 2009-10 1997-99 1987 2000-02 1966-68 1969 2001 1981 1994-97 1973 1979 1983 1976 1997 1977 2001-02 1972 2000-02 2000 1983 1991-96 1983 1968 2008 2010 2008 2002-03 2004 2002-06 2003 2002-04 1982-84 1991 1974-81 1992 2010 2006-07 1978 1982-89 1993-97 1998 1994-95 1989

2002 2010-Present 1998-99 2000 1995-98 2010-Present 2007 2004 2005 2000 2001-04 1989 1978 1972 1974 1974 1990-92 2009-Present 1970

Harold Porter Mikhael Ricks B.J. Sams Marcus Spears John Stephens Marvin Upshaw Wayne Walton John Henry White David Whitmore Marc Word Bruce Alexander Gary Burton Cecil Collins Chet Douthit Fred Evans Stacy Gore Calvin Harrell Leroy Harris Ronnie Landry Tim McKyer Wayne Moore Jeff Novak Cliff Odom Roosevelt Potts Mike Quinn Terrance Shaw Mark Washington Stan Winfrey Paul Alsbury Vincent Brisby Markell Carter Scott Bowles Steve Burks Larry Centers Wayne Coffey Teddy Garcia Waddell Kelly Anthony Landry Darryl Lewis Terrance Shaw Stephen Starring John Stephens Shawn Stuckey Todd Whitten Richard Williams Mel Witt Louis Age Kevin Bell Jacob Bender Derrick Blaylock Bubby Brister Vincent Brisby Rusty Guilbeau Lawrence Hamilton Kerry Jenkins Jermaine Jones Ken Jones Mike King Tim Knicky Luke Lawton Doug Lowrey Kyle Link Roy Painter Clovis Swinney Leo Araguz Clifton Black

Louisiana-Lafayette Northwestern State McNeese State Northwestern State Northwestern State Trinity Abilene Christian Louisiana Tech Stephen F. Austin Jacksonville State

Miami Dolphins

Stephen F. Austin Arkansas State McNeese State Arkansas State Texas State Arkansas State Arkansas State Arkansas State McNeese State UT Arlington Lamar Texas State UT Arlington Louisiana-Monroe Stephen F. Austin Stephen F. Austin Texas State Arkansas State

New England Patriots Texas State Louisiana-Monroe Central Arkansas North Texas Arkansas State Stephen F. Austin Texas State Louisiana-Monroe Arkansas State Stephen F. Austin UT Arlington Stephen F. Austin McNeese State Northwestern State Troy Stephen F. Austin Abilene Christian UT Arlington

New York Jets

Louisiana-Lafayette Lamar Nicholls State Stephen F. Austin Louisiana-Monroe Louisiana-Monroe McNeese State Stephen F. Austin Troy Northwestern State Arkansas State Northwestern State Stephen F. Austin McNeese State Arkansas State McNeese State Arkansas State Arkansas State

Oakland Raiders Stephen F. Austin Texas State

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1976 2000-01 2008 1997-2003 1993 1970-75 1973-74 1978 1993-94 1999 1992-93 1983 1999 1970 2006 1987 1972 1977-78 1984 1990 1970-78 1993-94 1990-93 1997 2000 2000 2007 1975-77 1991 1993-99 2011-Present 1991 1975-77 2003 1987 1988 1983 1990 1983 2001 1983-87 1988-92 1998 1987 1975-76 1967-70 1972 1978 2007 2005-06 1995 2000 1982-86 2003 1997-01 1999 1987 2005-06 2010 2005 1974 2009 1976 1971 1996-99 2000

Southland Players in the NFL

San Diego Chargers

Tennessee Titans

Louisiana Tech North Texas Louisiana-Monroe UT Arlington Lamar

2004 1978 1983 1984 1975-81 2000 1967-68 1985 2006 1992-97 1998 1995 1986 1976 1999 1990 1997 1980 1987 1998-2000 1984 1984 1995-99 2000 1997 1982-84 1976-81 1992-96, 97 1987 1972-77 1972

2002 2009 1979 2007-Present 1990 2009 1998-99 1995 2009 1980 1993 1997-99 1967 1962-63, 68 2008 2002 1995 1968 1999 2001

NFC Vince Ancell4 Mike Barnes4 Rick Barrow Michael Bankston Ray Brown4 Larry Centers Jessie Clark John Clement Rondy Colbert Carter Ray Crawford4 Rusty Guilbeau4 Lawrence Hamilton Odie Harris Terry Irving Darren Jones4 Trey Junkin Greg Lens4 Ed Marcontell4 Josh McCown Ron Reliford4 Edward Robinson4 Rickey Royal Tyrone Shavers Leonard Smith4 Chad Stanley Gill Stegall4 Pat Tilley4 Charlie Vatterott4 Mark Washington 4 St. Louis Cardinals Marquez Branson Randy Bullock Danzell Lee Greg Lens Tim Denton Thomas Gage Todd Hammel Tom Humphrey Pat Jackson Tim McKyer Mark Milett Mookie Moore Erric Pegram Mareno Philyaw Rickey Royal Ryan Rossner

Arizona Cardinals

Arkansas State UT Arlington Texas State Sam Houston State Arkansas State Stephen F. Austin Louisiana-Monroe Louisiana-Monroe Lamar Arkansas State McNeese State Stephen F. Austin Sam Houston State McNeese State Texas State Louisiana Tech Trinity Lamar Sam Houston State Louisiana-Monroe Lamar Sam Houston State Lamar McNeese State Stephen F. Austin Arkansas State Louisiana Tech Texas State Texas State

Atlanta Falcons

Central Arkansas Northwestern State Lamar Trinity Sam Houston State Lamar Stephen F. Austin Abilene Christian Stephen F. Austin UT Arlington Texas State Troy North Texas Troy Sam Houston State Stephen F. Austin

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1974 1967-68 2001 1992-97 1986-88 1990-98 1988-89 1988 1977 1985 1982 2004 1992-94 1994-98 1989 1996-2001 1970 1967 2002-05 1982 1973 1989 1990 1983-88 2001 1984 1976-86 1987 2009-10

2011-Present 1992 1988 1970-71 1996 1973 1989 1975 1989 1991-92, 96 1989 2003-04 1991-94 2000-01 1990 2004

149

History & Records

Texas State Lamar Louisiana Tech Louisiana-Monroe Louisiana Tech Sam Houston State Abilene Christian Louisiana-Monroe Stephen F. Austin Louisiana-Monroe Troy Texas State Louisiana Tech Abilene Christian McNeese State Texas State North Texas McNeese State Arkansas State Northwestern State Louisiana-Monroe Lamar Stephen F. Austin Troy Stephen F. Austin Louisiana Tech

1978-81 1986-92 1982 1991 1970 1976 1971 1983 1987 1967 1999 2000 1994 1972-73 1995-96 2010 1997 1983 1997 2001

Stephen F. Austin Stephen F. Austin McNeese State Central Arkansas Louisiana-Monroe Northwestern State Louisiana-Monroe Sam Houston State McNeese State McNeese State Stephen F. Austin Troy Lamar Lamar Stephen F. Austin Jacksonville State Stephen F. Austin Lamar Troy Stephen F. Austin

2010 Review

Mike Barber3 Tomur Barnes3 Scott Boucher3 Skip Butler3 Gary Crockett3

Louisiana Tech Louisiana-Monroe Louisiana-Monroe North Texas UT Arlington McNeese State Trinity Louisiana-Monroe Lamar Abilene Christian Troy Troy UT Arlington Arkansas State North Texas Northwestern State Stephen F. Austin Louisiana-Monroe Stephen F. Austin Jacksonville State

Anthony Dingle Dominique Edison Richard Ellender3 Jacob Ford Teddy Garcia3 Dudley Guice Jackie Harris Odie Harris3 Jeremy Haynes Charles Jefferson3 Curtis Luper3 Pratt Lyons Ed Marcontell3 Dudley Meredith3 Brock Pasteur Reggie Poole James Ritchey Tom Smiley3 Rod Walker Vince Walker 3 Houston Oilers

Team Previews

Clenton Ballard Kevin Bell Roger Carr Bob Craighead Fred Dean Tim Denton Bernard Erickson Joey Evans Derek Farmer Stan Humphries Clifford Ivory A.J. Johnson Doug Landry Clint Longley Reggie Nelson Jeff Novak Erric Pegram Harry Price Stacy Price Mikhael Ricks Tag Rome Johnny Ray Smith Terrance Shaw Eric Sloan Champ Traylor Andre Young

Pittsburgh Steelers

2009 1982 1999 1982 1978-86 1985-89, 96 2008-10 1981 2007 1993-94 1981-83 2002-03 1996 1981 1987 1996

2011 Preview

Larry Anderson Bubby Brister Arthur Christopher Scott Davis Danny Griffin James Files Walter Huntley Alfred Kinney Danzell Lee Mike Love Reggie Lowe Al Lucas Tim McKyer Dennis Meyer Erric Pegram David Pittman Mike Quinn Roosevelt Slaughter Aaron DeLaTorre Deon White

Sam Houston State Arkansas State Jacksonville State Louisiana Tech UT Arlington Louisiana Tech McNeese State Arkansas State Sam Houston State Louisiana-Monroe Louisiana Tech Stephen F. Austin Sam Houston State Arkansas State Louisiana-Monroe Stephen F. Austin

Southland Conference

Keith Davis Rick Fishback2 Joey Hamilton Ed Jackson2 Derrick Jensen2 Trey Junkin2 Luke Lawton John McCaughey2 Josh McCown Greg Robinson2 Johnny Robinson Terrance Shaw Darius Smith Leveren Tillman2 Ronnie Washington2 Joey Wylie 2 Los Angeles Raiders

History & Records

2010 Review

team Previews

2011 Preview

Southland Conference

Southland Players in the NFL Billy Ryckman Robert Speer John Stephens Greg Studdard Keith Thibodeaux Darrick Vaughn Ronnie Washington Mitchell Young Nathan Black Robert Daniel Keith Heinrich Al Lucas Josh McCown Tim McKyer Kavika Pittman Craig Warren Sid Bailey Tory Collins Roland Harper Randy Hilliard Craig Holland Mike Green Will Johnson Jermaine Jones Mike Malham Roderick Manning Charles McDaniel Benny Mitchell Jerry Muckensturm Patrick Palmer Octus Polk Antonio Robinson John Roveto Marcus Spears Dan Summers Chris Thompson Eric Wright Evren Beasley Ken Bennett Joe Bowser Keith Davis Dikki Dyson Aaron Fields Jesse Garcia Isaiah Greenhouse Jackie Harris Delvin Hughley Jermaine Jones Clint Longley Mike Manzullo Don Morrison Kavika Pittman Ed Preston Mike Quinn H.K. Reeves Mikhael Ricks Rafael Septien Guinn Sowell Tony Taylor Aaron DeLaTorre Mike Turner Farrell Wilson Bruce Alexander Leo Araguz Ray Brown Dexter Bussey

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Louisiana Tech Arkansas State Northwestern State Sam Houston State Northwestern State Texas State Louisiana-Monroe Arkansas State

Carolina Panthers

Northwestern State Northwestern State Sam Houston State Troy Sam Houston State UT Arlington McNeese State Stephen F. Austin

Chicago Bears

UT Arlington Northwestern State Louisiana Tech Northwestern State UT Arlington Northwestern State Louisiana-Monroe Northwestern State Arkansas State North Texas Louisiana Tech Louisiana-Monroe Arkansas State Northwestern State Stephen F. Austin Nicholls State Louisiana-Lafayette Northwestern State Arkansas State Nicholls State Stephen F. Austin

Dallas Cowboys

Arkansas State Arkansas State Lamar Sam Houston State Arkansas State Troy Louisiana-Monroe Northwestern State Louisiana-Monroe Jacksonville State Northwestern State Abilene Christian Louisiana-Monroe UT Arlington McNeese State Arkansas State Stephen F. Austin Arkansas State Northwestern State Louisiana-Lafayette Louisiana-Monroe Northwestern State Stephen F. Austin Louisiana-Monroe Arkansas State

Detroit Lions

Stephen F. Austin Stephen F. Austin Arkansas State UT Arlington

1977-79 1977 1993 1998 1999 2000-01 1985 1987 2002-03 1999-2000 2002 2000-01 2008-09 1995 2003-04 1996 1971 2007 1975-82 1998 1974 2000-05 1987 1999 1976 1990 1975 1987 1976-83 1999 1995-96 2010 1981-82 1994-96 1965 2005 1991-92 1983 1969 1973 2002-08 1978 2000 1984 2011-Present 2000-01 2001 2001-02 1974-75 1988 1979 1996-99 1978 1998-99 1965 2004 1978-86 1984 2001-02 1997 1985 1984 1989-91 2001 2002-03 1974-84

Ronald Cherry Jessie Clark Stacy Gore Fred Gough Josh McCown Tim McKyer Contrevious Parks Mikhael Ricks Keith Smith Stephen Starring Gill Stegall James Thaxton Farrell Wilson Mark Witte Stephone Avery Jeff Blackshear Carlton Briscoe Skip Butler Mark Cannon Jessie Clark Michael Cline Jackie Harris Ben Jessie Tim Knicky Gary Lewis Clarence Miles Joel Mullins Craig Nall Patrick Palmer Antonio Robinson Louie Runnels John Solomon John Stephens Keith Thibodeaux Rod Walker Byron Williams Ron Worthen Leo Araguz Tomur Barnes Rhett Bomar Bubby Brister Jessie Clark Fred Evans Teddy Garcia Joe Hollimon Chad Johnson Lenny Lucas Claude Mathis Carl Mims Terrance Shaw John Solomon Shawn Stuckey Keith Thibodeaux Kenny Wright Spergon Wynn Nathan Black Skip Butler Mike Capshaw Danny Cook Wayne Dorton Paul Frazier Johnny Fuller Brent Hafford Darrell Johnson Chris Jones Buford Jordan Steve Lockhart Tony Joe Maranto

McNeese State Louisiana-Monroe Arkansas State UT Arlington Sam Houston State UT Arlington Stephen F. Austin Northwestern State McNeese State McNeese State Arkansas State Louisiana Tech Arkansas State North Texas

Green Bay Packers

Louisiana-Monroe Louisiana-Monroe McNeese State UT Arlington UT Arlington Louisiana-Monroe Arkansas State Louisiana-Monroe Texas State Stephen F. Austin UT Arlington Trinity Arkansas State Northwestern State Northwestern State Nicholls State Stephen F. Austin Sam Houston State Northwestern State Northwestern State Troy UT Arlington Arkansas State

Minnesota Vikings

Stephen F. Austin North Texas Sam Houston State Louisiana-Monroe Louisiana-Monroe Texas State Louisiana-Monroe Arkansas State Northwestern State Troy Texas State Sam Houston State Stephen F. Austin Sam Houston State Troy Northwestern State Northwestern State Texas State

New Orleans Saints

Northwestern State UT Arlington Abilene Christian Arkansas State Arkansas State Northwestern State Lamar Stephen F. Austin Lamar Louisiana-Monroe McNeese State Arkansas State Northwestern State

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1995 1988 1987 1969 2006 1993 2010 2002-03 2004-08 1988 1984 1984 1984 1987 1988 2002 1983 1970 1984-89 1983-87 1986 1990-93 1989 2010 1981-84 1967 1977 2002-05, 07 1999 2011-Present 2007 1996 1993 2001 2001-03 1983 1968 2003 1996 2010-Present 2000 1989-90 2007-Present 1989 1975 2007 2000 1998 1989 2004 1995 1998 1999-01 1999-2001 2001 2004 1971 1967 1979 1972 1989 1973-75 2003 1967 1988 1986-92 1972 1999

Southland Players in the NFL

Arkansas State Louisiana-Monroe UT Arlington Lamar Lamar Lamar Arkansas State Arkansas State Stephen F. Austin UT Arlington Arkansas State Arkansas State McNeese State Stephen F. Austin Stephen F. Austin UT Arlington

San Francisco 49ers Nicholls State North Texas McNeese State Arkansas State UT Arlington Louisiana Tech Lamar Northwestern State Northwestern State UT Arlington Lamar Nicholls State McNeese State Stephen F. Austin UT Arlington Northwestern State Texas State Stephen F. Austin

Seattle Seahawks Stephen F. Austin UT Arlington Lamar Louisiana-Monroe Louisiana Tech

Mike Allman5 Mike Barber5 Zack Bronson Mike Capshaw5 Tony Guillory5 John Harvey5 Ed Marcontell5 Greg Robinson Rafael Septian5 Markee White Jabara Williams 5 Los Angeles Rams

1974-80 1993-94 1990-91 1970 1972 1965, 67-68 1979-80, 82 1977 2000 1969 1968 1978 2008 1998-2001, 04-06 1995 1983 2008 1991 1997-2003 1996-2001 1985-89, 92 1981-85 1968-72 1993-94 1990-92 1986-89 1969 2009 2009 1999-2000 1969-73 1992-93 2007, 09 1991-92

Anthony DeGrate Todd Hammel Jackie Harris Odie Harris Keith Heinrich Kerry Jenkins Brian Jones Bob Lane Cliff Shamburger Johnny Ray Smith Stephen Starring Tony Taylor Jeremiah Trotter Stan Winfrey Mark Witte Tomur Barnes Kerry Bennett Nathan Black Ray Brown Charles Cantrell Larry Centers Tim Denton Larry Echols Mike Green Stan Humphries A.J. Johnson Trey Junkin Danzell Lee Mike Matocha Carl Mims Kareem Moore Mookie Moore Allen Nelson Patrick Palmer Kevin Pesak Darryl Pounds Mike Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Quinn Keith Thibodeaux Jeremiah Trotter Rod Walker Kenny Wright

St. Louis Rams

Lamar Louisiana Tech McNeese State Abilene Christian Lamar UT Arlington Lamar Louisiana-Monroe Louisiana-Lafayette Texas State Stephen F. Austin

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Stephen F. Austin Tampa Bay Louisiana-Monroe Sam Houston State Sam Houston State Troy Stephen F. Austin Louisiana-Monroe Troy Lamar McNeese State Northwestern State Stephen F. Austin Arkansas State North Texas

Washington Redskins North Texas Stephen F. Austin Northwestern State Arkansas State Lamar Stephen F. Austin Sam Houston State Stephen F. Austin Northwestern State Louisiana-Monroe Texas State Louisiana Tech Lamar UT Arlington Sam Houston State Nicholls State Troy McNeese State Northwestern State Sam Houston State Nicholls State McNeese State Northwestern State Stephen F. Austin Troy Northwestern State

1976 2006-07 2010-Present 1990-95 1985 1998 1976 2003 1995 1965 1982-85 2004 1966 1965, 67-68 1974 1967 1993-94 1977 2007 2011-Present

1997 1990 1994-97 1988-90 2006-07 2002-04 1995 1982 1997 1981-83 1989 2003-04 2007 1977 1983-85 1996 1996 2005 1989-95, 2004-05 1973 1999-2000 1998-99 1996 2008 1989-91 1989-94 1984 1985 1980 1988 2008-Present 2000 2009 1998 1998 1995-99 1972 1997-98 2002-03 1999 2006

2005 1976 1978 1993-95 1982

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History & Records

Leo Araguz Ron Barnett Jeff Bergeron Jeff Blackshear Roger Carr

Philadelphia Eagles

2010-Present 2009 1971 1985-92 1975-76 1996 2000 2002 2002 1976 1976 1997 1969 1977 1987-91 1971 1990 1983-85

Arkansas State Northwestern State Stephen F. Austin Louisiana Tech Arkansas State Troy Louisiana-Lafayette Stephen F. Austin Sam Houston State

2010 Review

Jacob Bender Scott Bowles Zack Bronson Ray Brown Bruce Collie Fred Dean Johnny Fuller Adrian Hardy Kevin Lewis Tim McKyer Wayne Moore Alex Romero Keith Smith Chad Stanley Jim Thomas Odessa Turner Mark Washington David Whitmore

Nicholls State Sam Houston State UT Arlington Arkansas State Lamar Troy Northwestern State Louisiana Tech Northwestern State Arkansas State Arkansas State North Texas UT Arlington UT Arlington Northwestern State Abilene Christian Stephen F. Austin UT Arlington

Dick Dixon Mike Green Dominique Edison Trey Junkin Judious Lewis Reggie Lowe Keith Meuhr Wes Pate John Solomon

Team Previews

Bill Bergey Bubby Brister Bruce Collie Ronnie Gebauer Pat Gibbs Tony Guillory Leroy Harris T.J. Humphreys Scott Keys Jim Marcum Frank McGuigan Oren Middlebrook Bryan Smith Jeremiah Trotter David Whitmore Byron Williams

New York Giants

1971-77 1989 2008 1977 1970 1987 1989-93 1972 2001

2011 Preview

Jacob Bender Rhett Bomar Skip Butler Maurice Carthon Rondy Colbert Darnell Gilliard Jermaine Jones Trey Junkin Kendrick Llorens Ron Meeks Eddie Morgan Erric Pegram Ken Riley Elmo Simmons Odessa Turner Wayne Walton David Whitmore Byron Williams

UT Arlington North Texas Northwestern State Louisiana-Lafayette Arkansas State Texas State Northwestern State Abilene Christian Texas State

Southland Conference

Don Morrison Kim Phillips David Pittman Rafael Septien Clovis Swinney Henry Thomas Floyd Turner Ron Vinson Matt Wieland

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