Louisiana Tech Football 2009

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1 2009 WAC Standings Team WAC Overall Streak Nevada W6 Boise State W9 Fresno State W5 Idaho L1 La Tech L3 New Mexico State L3 Utah State L2 Hawai i W1 San Jose State L Schedule/Notes Opponent Info at Auburn Saturday, Sept. 5 L, ESPNU Jordan-Hare Stadium Auburn, Ala. at Navy Saturday, Sept. 12 L, CBS College Sports Navy-Marine Corps Mem. Stadium Annapolis, Md. Nicholls State Saturday, Sept. 19 W, Joe Aillet Stadium Ruston, La. Hawai i Wednesday, Sept. 30 W, 27-6 ESPN2 Joe Aillet Stadium Ruston, La. at Nevada Friday, Oct. 9 L, ESPN Mackay Stadium Reno, Nev. New Mexico State Saturday, Oct. 17 W, 45-7 Joe Aillet Stadium Ruston, La. at Utah State Saturday, Oct. 24 L, ESPN Regional/CST-Tape Delay Romney Stadium Logan, Utah at Idaho Saturday, Oct. 31 L, ESPN Regional/CST-Tape Delay Kibbie Dome Moscow, Idaho #5 Boise State Friday, Nov. 6 L, ESPN2 Joe Aillet Stadium Ruston, La. at #9 LSU Saturday, Nov p.m. CT ESPNU Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, La. at Fresno State Saturday, Nov p.m. CT/2 p.m. PT Sweeney Field Fresno, Calif. San Jose State Series tied, 4-4, but TECH Saturday, Dec. 5 has won last two meetings... TECH is 3-1 in 1 p.m. CT ESPN Regional/Cox Sports games played in Ruston... Joe Aillet Stadium Ruston, La. Bowl Game TBA Louisiana Tech Football SID: Patrick T. Walsh, Assistant Director of Media Relations Office: (318) Cell: (318) PWalsh@latech.edu Notes TECH only trailed at half... TECH now trails all-time series, Dooley loses first seasonopener as LA Tech head coach. TECH led 14-0 off an early scoring drive and Phillip Livas 85-yard punt return for a TD... TECH is now 0-2 vs. service acadamies. TECH scored a touchdown on five consecutive possessions in 2nd half... Derek Dooley moves to 3-0 in home openers. TECH prevents UH from scoring TD for first time in 63 games... UH held to -7 rushing yards... TECH defense records 7 sacks... Dooley wins 1st game vs. UH. Nevada tops TECH for fifth straight year... TECH outgained TECH commits and uncharacteristic seven penalties. TECH records 500-plus yards of totla offense for 2nd home game this season... Wins 3rd straight over NMSU. First loss in Logan since Failed two-point conversion dooms Dogs... TECH rallied from 23-7 deficit in fourth quarter. TECH outgained Idaho Idaho only led for 52 seconds... TECH s first loss in Moscow... TECH flagged 13 times. TECH scores most points on Boise State since #5 BSU highestranked team ever to play at Joe Aillet Stadium. LSU leads the series 17-1 with TECH s lone win coming in Ruston in 1904, a 6-0 victory... Dooley was on LSU staff in 2003 when they won the national championship. Fresno leads series 7-3 but TECH won the 2008 meeting, TECH is 1-5 in games played in Fresno. TECH looking for back-toback bowl appearances for first time since Independence Bowls. Louisiana Tech Football 2009 Series Information Series: LSU leads, 17-1 Trend: LSU has won 14 Last Meeting: LSU, 58-10, on Nov. 10, 2007 At Ruston: LSU leads, 4-1 At Baton Rouge: LSU leads, 12-0 Neutral Sites: LSU leads, 1-0 Game Information Louisiana Tech (3-6, 2-4 WAC) hits the road for the final non-conference game of the year as the Bulldogs head to Baton Rouge for an in-state showdown with No. 9 LSU. Saturday s game in the Bayou will kickoff at 6 p.m. CT and will be televised by ESPNU. Game Notes Louisiana Tech will face its second Southeastern Conference opponent this season. LA Tech is looking for its first road win of the season. LA Tech will face a top-10 ranked team for the second consecutive week. Louisiana Tech will face its fourth opponent ranked in the top 65 in the Sagarin ratings on the road this season. With a 16-8 record at home since 2005, LA Tech has the third-best winning percentage at home among WAC members (see p. 5). Game 10 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (3-6, 2-4 WAC) vs. #9 LSU Tigers (7-2, 4-2 SEC) Tiger Stadium - Baton Rouge, La. 6 p.m. CT - ESPNU 2009 Season Results Broadcast Information Television: ESPNU Eric Collins (play-by-play), Brock Huard (Analysis) Radio: LA Tech Sports Network Dave Nitz (play-by-play), Steve Davison (color), Benny Thornell (sideline) Internet: Live Audio on LA Tech All-Access at LATechSports.com LA Tech has won nine of its last 11 games in the friendly confines of Joe Aillet Stadium, but has not won on the road yet. Louisiana Tech is in its third season under the direction of head coach Derek Dooley. The Bulldogs have improved dramatically under Dooley, going from a 3-8 record prior to his arrival to an 8-5 season and an Independence Bowl win last year. LA Tech s 2008 Independence Bowl victory over Northern Illinois marked the Bulldogs as the only WAC team to record a bowl win in Louisiana Tech will be hosting two games that will air live on ESPN2, the first time that Joe Aillet Stadium will be the stage for multiple live national television audiences. With the addition of the LSU game to ESPNU, Louisiana Tech will have eight of its games broadcast on the ESPN family of networks this season. Date Day Opponent Result/Time TV Attendance Sept. 5 Sat. at Auburn L, ESPNU 81,143 Sept. 12 Sat. at Navy L, CBS College Sports 29,102 Sept. 19 Sat. Nicholls State W, ,400 Sept. 30 Wed. Hawai i* W, 27-6 ESPN2 21,263 Oct. 9 Fri. at Nevada* L, ESPN 11,975 Oct. 17 Sat. New Mexico State* W, ,773 Oct. 24 Sat. at Utah State* L, ERT, CST^ 14,229 Oct. 31 Sat. at Idaho* L, ERT, CST 15,236 Nov. 6 Fri. #5 Boise State* L, ESPN2 23,240 Nov. 14 Sat. at #9 LSU 6 p.m. ESPNU, CST^ - Nov. 21 Sat. at Fresno State* 4 p.m. - - Dec. 5 Sat. San Jose State* 1 p.m. ERT, CST - All Times Central. Games without TV designation are subject to change. ERT - denotes ESPN Regional broadcast. CST - denotes Cox Sports TV broadcast. * - denotes Western Athletic Conference game. ^ - denotes tape delay broadcast 2009 LA Tech Football

2 Louisiana Tech Media Services WEEKLY MEDIA LUNCHEON Louisiana Tech Head Coach Derek Dooley will hold a weekly press luncheon at 11:30 a.m. each Monday during football season in the Dr. Guthrie Jarrell Room at the Charles Wyly Athletic Center. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. followed by a press conference with Coach Dooley and selected Louisiana Tech players discussing the upcoming game. All media are welcome to attend. Game Day All Louisiana Tech post-game press conferences will be held in the Dr. Guthrie Jarrell Room in the Charles Wyly Athletic Center after each game following a minute cooling off period. No interviews will be allowed on the field with players and/or coaches immediately following games. A member of the Louisiana Tech Media Relations Department will escort all media to the interview area following the game. Coach Dooley and selected Louisiana Tech players will be available in the press conference following the games. CREDENTIALS Requests for credentials should be sent to Patrick Walsh via to pwalsh@latech.edu. Requests must be submitted by a sports director/editor at least eight days prior to the contest. PRACTICE All practices are open to the media ONLY during the individual drills on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of game week. All practices are closed to members of the media following Wednesday of game week. During the individual drills, Louisiana Tech permits both still photographers and video photographers to shoot practice. Media wishing to conduct interviews are requested to arrive minutes prior to the end of practice. Members of the media cannot use cell phones at practice, and they are not permitted to report on injuries that occur during practice. All practices are closed to the general public. Media only Louisiana Tech Media Relations now has a media only Web site with audio files and photos for use by the media in their respective publications and productions. To request access to com please go to and follow the necessary steps. Interviews All interview requests should be submitted to Assistant Media Relations Director Patrick Walsh. Coach Dooley: Head Coach Derek Dooley will do general interviews following practice Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. All other requests during his office hours must be submitted to Patrick Walsh. Assistant Coaches: The coaches are available after Tuesday practices. Topics of discussion are to be limited to coach/player feature stories. Players: All player interviews will be conducted at the media luncheon or after practices Monday and Tuesday. It is not permissible for members of the media to call student-athletes on their cell phones or in their dorm rooms/apartments. Requests for player interviews need to be made at least 24 hours in advance. Selected players will be available in person following Coach Dooley s press conference at the media luncheon. Players are also available to out of town media by telephone. Louisiana Tech true freshmen are not available for interviews with the media at any time. Players who attend the media luncheon are not available after Monday s practice. Who To Contact LA TECH Media Relations (318) (318) (fax) Primary Football Contact Patrick Walsh Asstistant Director of Media Relations (318) (office) (318) (cell) pwalsh@latech.edu Secondary Contact (Credentials) Malcolm Butler Assoc. AD/Media Relations (318) (office) (318) (cell) mbutler@latech.edu On The Internet LATechSports.com is the official website of the Louisiana Tech Athletics Department. Schedules, results, rosters, bios, statistics and game notes can be found and are always up-to-date. The GAME- DAY CENTRAL section has all the relevant info for the upcoming game. Media can access images and audio of press conferences and other data. To gain access to the site, please contact Patrick Walsh. You will be assigned a login and a password that will enable you to retrieve data. This service is for the media use only. Post-Game: The Louisiana Tech locker room is closed at all times. Head Coach Derek Dooley and requested players will be brought to the Dr. Guthrie Jarrell Room in the Charles Wyly Athletic Center for interviews for home games and to a designated media area for road games. Interviews with the visiting coach and players will take place outside the visitor s locker room. Tech Media Relations personnel will take interview requests for the Bulldogs mid-way through the fourth quarter. LA Tech Schedule this week Monday 9 Tuesday 10 Wednesday 11 Thursday 12 Friday 13 Saturday 14 Sunday 8 11:39 AM WAC Teleconference 11:30 AM Press Conference 4:00 PM Practice Players available 12:30 PM Coach Dooley available 4:00 PM Practice Players available Assistant coaches available 12:30 PM Coach Dooley available 4:00 PM Practice No availability 7:30 PM Inside Bulldog Football with Derek Dooley (Dawg House Sports Grill, Ruston) 4:00 PM Practice No availability. TBA Walk Through Practice No availability. 6:00 PM LA Tech at LSU Post Game Coach Dooley is available following the game in the media room. Players will immediately follow. 5:00 PM Coach Dooley available LA Tech Football

3 Louisiana Tech vs. LSU: The Facts Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Record 3-5 (2-3 WAC) Last Game Oct. 31 in Moscow, Idaho lost at Idaho, Ranking Not ranked Coach Derek Dooley Career Record (Third Year) TECH Record (Third Year) vs. LSU 0-1 The Last Time LSU Tigers Record 7-2 (4-2 SEC) Last Game Nov. 7 in Tuscaloosa, Ala. lost at #2 Alabama, Ranking #9 (AP), #11 (Coaches), #8 (BCS) Coach Les Miles Career Record (Ninth Year) LSU Record (Fifth Year) vs. LA Tech 2-1 Louisiana Tech at LSU Nov. 10, 2007 Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, La. Att.: 92,512 Louisiana Tech #2 LSU 58 BATON ROUGE, La. - Five Louisiana Tech turnovers, untimely penalties and several big plays by LSU were too much for the Bulldogs to overcome in a loss to the soon-to-be top-ranked Bayou Bengals at Tiger Stadium on Saturday night. Tech (4-6, 3-3 WAC) fumbled the ball away three times, threw two interceptions, was stuffed on a fake field goal attempt and gave up plays of 71 and 86 yards in the contest. The Bulldogs mostly outplayed the Tigers in the first half, outgaining them for most of the half. Senior quarterback Zac Champion completed 20 of his 39 attempts for 189 yards and a touchdown, but threw two interceptions on the day. Patrick Jackson led the Bulldog rushing attack with 42 yards on nine carries. Phillip Livas, making his first appearance as Tech s primary kick returner, had 183 yards on five kickoff returns. LSU s Jacob Hester carried the ball 11 times for 115 yards and a touchdown. Matt Flynn completed 14 of 26 attempts for 237 yards and three touchdowns, throwing two interceptions. Defensively, the Bulldogs were led by Antonio Baker with 12 tackles while Deon Young added 10. The Tigers (9-1, 5-1 SEC) outgained the Bulldogs on the afternoon. It marked the most yards allowed by Tech on the season, surpassing Hawaii s total by two yards. Score by Quarters Total Records Louisiana Tech (4-6) LSU (9-1) Scoring Summary: LSU 1st 12:51 Matt Flynn 1 yd run Colt David kick : LSU 1st 03:35 Colt David 31 yd field goal : TECH 2nd 13:14 Jackson, Brian 37 yd pass from Champion, Zac Horwedel, Danny kick : LSU 2nd 10:40 Colt David 44 yd field goal : LSU 2nd 08:12 T. Toliver 71 yd pass from Matt Flynn Colt David kick : LSU 2nd 00:56 Brandon LaFell 37 yd pass from Matt Flynn Colt David kick : LSU 3rd 12:17 Colt David 28 yd field goal : LSU 3rd 10:15 Jacob Hester 87 yd run Colt David kick : LSU 3rd 08:02 Richard Dickson 14 yd pass from Matt Flynn Colt David kick : TECH 4th 13:09 Horwedel, Danny 38 yd field goal : LSU 4th 09:20 T. Holliday 15 yd run Colt David kick : LSU 4th 04:42 Mit Cole 2 yd pass from Ryan Perrilloux Colt David kick : Record Breakdown Below are the records and streaks for Louisiana Tech 2009 Streak Under Dooley Overall 3-6 L Home 3-1 L Road 0-5 L Neutral 0-0 W1 1-0 WAC 2-4 L WAC Home 2-1 L1 7-4 WAC Road 0-3 L4 4-7 Series Notes Louisiana Tech and LSU meet for the 19th time on the gridiron Saturday. Louisiana Tech s lone win in the series came on Oct. 23, 1904 in a 6-0 victory played in Ruston. The Bulldogs and the Tigers last met on Nov. 10, 2007 in Baton Rouge, La. with the second-ranked Tigers claiming th victory in front of 92,512 at Tiger Stadium. LSU went on to win the national championship that season. Series Business Series Record LSU, 17-1 At Ruston, La. LSU, 4-1 At Baton Rouge, La. LSU, 12-0 At Neutral Sites LSU, 1-0 Most LA Tech Points 10 (2x, last: LSU 58-10, 2007) Most LSU Points 71 (LSU 71-0, 1930) Most Combined Points 71 (LSU 71-0, 1930) Biggest LA Tech Win 6 (Tech 6-0, 1904) Biggest LSU Win 71 (LSU 71-0, 1930) Current Streak LSU, 14 Game-by-Game Breakdown Year Date Site Score Winner /28 Ruston 57-0 LSU /30 Ruston 16-0 LSU /16 Baton Rouge 17-0 LSU /23 Ruston 6-0 LA Tech /18 Baton Rouge 16-0 LSU /9 Baton Rouge 17-0 LSU /11 Baton Rouge 28-0 LSU /23 Ruston 22-0 LSU /4 Alexandria, La LSU /4 Ruston 20-2 LSU /3 Baton Rouge 60-0 LSU /24 Baton Rouge 45-0 LSU /26 Baton Rouge 53-7 LSU /27 Baton Rouge 71-0 LSU /21 Baton Rouge 39-7 LSU /20 Baton Rouge 25-0 LSU /1 Baton Rouge LSU /10 Baton Rouge LSU Louisiana Tech Team Statistics LA TECH OPP Points/Game First Downs Rushing Yds/Game Passing Yds/Game Total Offense/Game Fumbles - Lost Pen. - Yds/Game Time of Possession/Game 29:39 30:21 Individual Leaders Rushing Att Net Avg TD YPG D. Porter T. Duplessis Passing C-A-I Pct. TD YPG R. Jenkins C. Cameron Receiving Rec Yds Avg TD YPG D. Morris P. Livas Defense u-a-tt TFL INT FF-FR A. Cole T. Calais Louisiana Tech vs. LSU: Team Comparisons LSU Team Statistics LSU OPP Points/Game First Downs Rushing Yds/Game Passing Yds/Game Total Offense/Game Fumbles - Lost Pen. - Yds/Game Time of Possession/Game 28:57 31:01 Individual Leaders Rushing Att Net Avg TD YPG C. Scott R. Shepard Passing C-A-I Pct. TD YPG Jo. Jefferson J. Lee 9-18= Receiving Rec Yds Avg TD YPG T. Toliver B. LaFell Defense u-a-tt TFL INT FF-FR K. Sheppard P. Riley NCAA Team Rankings Category LA TECH LSU Rushing Offense Passing Offense Total Offense Scoring Offense Rushing Defense Pass Efficiency Defense Total Defense Scoring Defense Net Punting Punt Returns 4 5 Kickoff Returns Turnover Margin T-19 T-7 Pass Defense Passing Efficiency Sacks Tackles For Loss Sacks Allowed LA Tech Football 3

4 The 2009 Opposition Auburn (7-3) Previous: def. Furman, This Week: at Georgia Navy (7-3) Previous: def. Notre Dame, This Week: vs. Delaware Nicholls State (1-8) Previous: lost to Stephen F. Austin, This Week: vs. Northwestern State Hawai i (3-6) Previous: def. Utah State, This Week: vs. New Mexico State Nevada (6-3) Previous: def. San Jose State, 62-7 This Week: vs. Fresno State New Mexico State (3-6) Previous: lost at Ohio State, 45-0 This Week: at Hawai i Utah State (2-7) Previous: lost at Hawai i, This Week: vs. San Jose State Idaho (7-3) Previous: lost to Fresno State, This Week: at Boise State Boise State (9-0) Previous: def. LA Tech, This Week: vs. Idaho LSU (7-2) Previous: lost to Alabama, This Week: vs. Louisiana Tech Fresno State (6-3) Previous: def. Idaho, This Week: at Nevada San Jose State (1-7) Previous: lost to Nevada, 62-7 This Week: at Utah State Bulldogs Face Ranked Opponents in Back-to-Back Weeks Louisiana Tech enters this week s game at LSU facing top-10 opponents in back-to-back weeks. Just off the heels of a loss to No. 5 Boise State, Louisiana Tech must now turn around to face No. 9 LSU in Baton Rouge. Since 1989, Louisiana Tech is 3-26 against teams ranked in the Top 25. Hoping to Break a Streak of 23 Straight Entering this week s game, LSU has won 23 consecutive games against in-state opponents. That streak of wins against in-state opponents is second only to Ohio State. The Buckeyes haven t lost a football game to another team from Ohio since dropping a 7-6 decision to Oberlin in With one game ending in a tie, it s 41 straight games without a loss and it s 35 straight wins after a tie, if you re scoring at home. Running Up the Body Count Louisiana Tech has been bitten hard by the injury bug, moreso than any other team in the nation. Taking the team s depth chart from entering the season, Tech has had 18 players miss at least one-half of football due to injury or other related circumstances (this includes two players who have left the team due to personal reasons). Entering this week s game, Tech has eight starters out injured. Highlighting the list of the injured includes free safety Antonio Baker, whose Tech career came to an end against No. 5 Boise State when a broken tibia cut short his senior season. In an sent out to Division I-FBS SIDs across the nation, no other team has reported as many injuries to key personnel as Louisiana Tech has had this season. The interesting note regarding the injuries is that most of the injuries are not happening on the offensive or defensive lines, as would normally happen throughout a physical season, but it is a list of all sorts of injuries happening at the skill positions: running back, wide receiver, cornerback, safety, etc. Porter Nearing 3,000 Career Rushing Yards Daniel Porter enters this week s game at No. 9 LSU with an opportunity to become only the third player in Louisiana Tech history to record 3,000 rushing yards. Only Jason Cooper (3,342 yds, ) and Ryan Moats (3,112 yds, ) have achieved such a feat while wearing a Tech jersey. Porter enters the game with 2,952 career rushing yards, only 48 rushing yards shy of the 3,000 mark. Hitt vs. Hitt: It s a Family Thing When Louisiana Tech lines up for the first play from scrimmage on defense, it will be a battle of two brothers. Tech will be starting #90 Mason Hitt at left defensive tackle this week at LSU so that he lines up opposite his brother, #65 Lyle Hitt, a right guard for the Tigers. No. 1 Play Dennis Morris touchdown catch against No. 5 Boise State turned heads across the nation as the tight end reached over his defender to pull in the football. Even the powers-that-be in Bristol, Conn. were impressed by Morris catch as ESPN ranked it the No. 1 play on SportsCenter s Top 10 plays on Friday, Nov. 6. LA Tech-Boise State Game Marked 140th Anniversary of College Football s Beginning When Louisiana Tech hosts Boise State on Friday evening at Joe Aillet Stadium, it will mark the 140 years to the day that the first college football game was played. On Nov. 6, 1869, nearly 100 spectators gathered to witness the first-ever college football game between Rutgers and Princeton. That game was reportedly replete with surprise, strategy, prodigies of determination and physical prowess. Rutgers defeated Princeton, 6-4. Could It Be the Opponent? Louisiana Tech seems to be a tale of two teams this season with three dominating wins at home and four losses on the road. But that could not just be the Bulldogs not playing on the road when you take a look at the competition level Louisiana Tech is facing. Using the Sagarin ratings, Tech s home opponents have an average rating of 163 while Tech s road opponents have an average Sagarin rating of 66. With only one exception on either side, no home opponent has a Sagarin rating better than 97 (Boise State being the exceptoin) and no road opponent has a Sagarin rating worse than 71 (Utah State being the exception). Italics denote opponent Tech has yet to play LA Tech Football

5 Daunting Schedule Louisiana Tech has a daunting schedule in Of the top 20 teams to record the most wins over the last six years, five of those teams dot the LA Tech schedule, including Auburn (14th) and Navy (18th), Tech s first two opponents. Other opponents atop the national leaderboard in wins over the last six years include Boise State (2nd), LSU (5th) and Hawai i (23rd). Most Wins Over the Last Six Years Rk. Wins Team USC Boise State Texas Oklahoma Ohio State LSU Florida Georgia Utah TCU Virginia Tech A Tech Win Would... Mark Louisiana Tech s first road victory this single Give Louisiana Tech its first win over LSU since Mark Louisiana Tech s first win over a ranked team since 2005 (def. #23 Fresno State, 40-28). Mark Louisiana Tech s first win over a top-10 opponent. Mark Derek Dooley s first win over LSU. Give Derek Dooley a mark all-time as a head coach. Give Derek Dooley his first win over an SEC opponent. Mark Louisiana Tech s first win over an SEC opponent since defeating Mississippi State in Opponents in bold West Virginia Boston College Auburn Wisconsin Texas Tech Cal Navy Missouri Louisville Florida State Tulsa Hawai i Daunting Schedule - Part II Louisiana Tech is not afraid to face any opponent and its recent schedule reflects that. Over the last five years, LA Tech has led the nation with nine non-conference games against ranked opponents. Of note for this week s game at Auburn, the Tigers on the Plains have played none out of the 117 conference-affiliated teams in Division I FBS. Only Temple and Troy have equaled LA Tech s challenge in playing nine non-conference games against ranked opponents. Joe Aillet is a Tough Place to Play... It always nice to be home and Louisiana Tech has experienced recent success in the friendly confines of Joe Aillet Stadium. LA Tech has won nine of its last 10 games at Aillet Stadium with the Bulldogs only loss in that stretch being a four-point game against Nevada last season, a thriller....it Is a Common Theme in the WAC The fact that Louisiana Tech has had recent success at home is no aberration - six of the league s nine teams have a winning record at home since 2005 (when the current formation of the WAC fell into place). Since 2005, Louisiana Tech has the third-best winning percentage at home in the conference while Boise State, with an unblemished 29-0 record, ists atop the league. 1. Boise State San Jose State Hawai i New Mexico State Nevada Idaho Louisiana Tech Utah State Fresno State A Tech Loss Would... Mark the ninth consecutive loss to a team ranked in the top 25. Give Louisiana Tech an 0-6 record against teams in the Sagarin Top-75. Keep Derek Dooley winless against LSU (0-2). Give Derek Dooley a record as a head coach. Mark Louisiana Tech s first loss to an instate opponent since How Tech Fares Against......The WAC 2009 Streak Under Dooley Overall 2-4 L Home 2-1 L1 7-4 Road 0-3 L4 4-7 How Tech Fares Against......WAC Opponents Opponent Record Boise State 4-8 Fresno State 3-7 Hawai i 2-6 Idaho 3-2 Nevada 4-6 New Mexico State 5-4 San Jose State 4-4 Utah State 4-3 Total On This Date Louisiana Tech s all-time results in games played on Nov. 14: Game-by-Game Breakdown Year Opponent Location Score W/L 1931 Mississippi Coll. Ruston, La W 1936 Millsaps Ruston, La W 1942 Hardin-Simmons Abilene, Texas L 1953 Southern Miss Ruston, La L 1959 Memphis Ruston, La W 1964 Southern Miss Hattiesburg, Miss L 1970 Southern Miss Hattiesburg, Miss W 1981 Arkansas State Ruston, La W 1987 Missouri State Ruston, La L 1992 Ole Miss Oxford, Miss L Close Calls Louisiana Tech has had several close games under the Derek Dooley tenure. The following is a list of onepossession games (eight points or less) since Dooley became head coach of Tech: One-Possession Games (7-5) Year Opponent Location Δ W/L 2007 Hawai i Ruston, La. 1 L 2007 New Mexico State Ruston, La. 1 W 2007 San Jose State Ruston, La. 4 W 2008 Mississippi State Ruston, La. 8 W 2008 Army West Point, N.Y. 7 L 2008 Fresno State Ruston, La. 3 W 2008 Utah State Ruston, La. 7 W 2008 New Mexico State Las Cruces, N.M. 4 W 2008 Nevada Ruston, La. 4 L 2008 Northern Illinois Shreveport, La. 7 W 2009 Utah State Logan, Utah 2 L 2009 Idaho Moscow, Idaho 1 L 2009 LA Tech Football 5

6 WAC Preseason Polls Preseason Coaches Poll Team Points 1. Boise State (8) Nevada (1) Fresno State Louisiana Tech Hawai i San Jose State Utah State New Mexico State Idaho 11 Preseason Media Poll Team Points 1. Boise State (55) Nevada (3) Fresno State Louisiana Tech Hawai i San Jose State Utah State Idaho New Mexico State 104 WAC Accolades Offensive Player of the Week Week 1: Greg Salas, Hawai i Week 2: Greg Alexander, Hawai i Week 3: Ryan Matthews, Fresno State Week 4: Nathan Enderle, Idaho Week 5: Mike Ball, Nevada Week 6: Colin Kaepernick, Nevada Week 7: Ryan Mathews, Fresno State Week 8: Colin Kaepernick, Nevada Week 9: Leon Wright-Jackson, Hawai i Week 10: Week 11: Week 12: Defensive Player of the Week Week 1: Nico Herron, Fresno State Week 2: Corey Paredes, Hawai i Week 3: JoJo Dickson, Idaho Week 4: Tanner Burns, San Jose State Week 5: Shiloh Ke, Idaho Week 6: Desia Dunn, Fresno State Week 7: Aaron Lavarias, Idaho Week 8: Jeron Johnson, Boise State Week 9: Lorne Bell, Fresno State Week 10: Week 11: Week 12: Special Teams Player of the Week Week 1: Bobby Cowan, Idaho Week 2: Phillip Livas, Louisiana Tech Week 3: Titus Young, Boise State Week 4: Kyle Hughes, New Mexico State Week 5: Trey Farquha, Idaho Week 6: Marcus Anderson, New Mexico State Week 7: Robert Malone, Fresno State Week 8: Kyle Brotzman, Boise State Sagarin Ratings of Tech Opponents Home Opponents Road Opponents Nicholls State Auburn - 40 Hawai i Navy - 45 New Mexico State Nevada - 71 Boise State - 6 Utah State San Jose State Idaho - 63 LSU - 10 Fresno State - 26 Young Pups Spotlighting how young this year s Louisiana Tech team is in some areas, in Tech s final drive at Idaho, the Bulldogs had five freshmen or sophomores in skill positions on the field including Cruz Williams (R-Fr.), Lyle Fitte (Fr.), R.P. Stuart (So.), Tyrone Duplessis (Fr.) and Colby Cameron (R-Fr.). As head coach Derek Dooley continues to rebuild the program, Tech s young personnel is just a result of growing pains. Banged Up, Bruised, But Not Broken By the end of Louisiana Tech s Oct. 31 game at Idaho, Tech had eight players on its depth chart out and another three playing while nicked up. That put Tech in the position to have so many young players on the field for the final drive of the game (see note above). Despite so many injuries and so many young players in skill positions on the field in a critical moment in the game and despite some interesting interpretations on the field by the officials, Louisiana Tech still drove 38 yards in seven plays to put the Bulldogs in field goal range. Tech is considering removing the word Depth from Depth Chart. Opposing Offenses Struggling to Reach the End Zone at Joe Aillet Stadium With 44 second remaining in the first quarter on Nov. 6, fifth-ranked Boise State became the first opposing offense to reach the end zone at Joe Aillet Stadium in almost nine consecutive quarters played. Neither Hawai i or New Mexico State was able to score an offensive touchdown earlier this season. Had Boise State s offensive touchdown came in the second quarter, it would have marked nine consecutive quarters played without an opposing offensive touchdown. The stretch began on Sept. 30 when Hawai i was held out of the end zone for the first time in 63 games and continued on Oct. 17 against NMSU. The Aggies only touchdown came as the NMSU defense recovered a Tech fumble and ran it into the end zone. Morris Records Career Day in Win over New Mexico State Louisiana Tech tight end Dennis Morris recorded a career day against New Mexico State on Oct. 17, becoming the first Bulldog player since Josh Wheeler in 2006 to record two receiving touchdowns in a game. Morris recorded a career-best 126 receiving yards on six catches and was the first LA Tech player to record 100-plus receiving yards in a game in 364 days - when Morris recorded 121 receiving yards against Idaho on Oct. 18, Not So Fast, My Friend Hawai i was unable to reach the end zone in Louisiana Tech s 27-6 win over the Warriors, ending a streak of 62 consecutive games that Hawai i has scored a touchdown (2004 vs. Boise State). Sack It To Me Louisiana Tech registered seven sacks against Hawai i on Sept. 30, the most a LA Tech team has recorded in a game since getting nine sacks (for a loss of 58 yards) against Nevada in Four Bulldogs Atop National Charts of Active Career leaders Entering this week s game, Louisiana Tech has four players that are listed in the national charts for active career leaders (see p.16-17). Among the categories that Antonio Baker, Phillip Livas, Daniel Porter and D Anthony Smith are listed in, Smith is the lone LA Tech player that leads the nation in career assisted sacks (11). Smith s first sack of the season came against New Mexico State on Oct. 17. Week 9: Kevin Goessling, Fresno State Better the Second Time Around Week 10: Louisiana Tech s game against Utah State marked only the fifth time in the last 15 games Week 11: that LA Tech has not scored on its second possession. The Bulldogs went on a streak of Week 12: four consecutive games in scoring on their second possession which began on Nov. 15, 2008 vs. Utah State with a touchdown in the Bulldogs second drive of the game. The only LA Tech Football

7 other time LA Tech did not score in its second possession in the last eight games was on Nov. 8, 2008 at San Jose State when Brad Oestriecher missed a 45-yard field goal. Second-Possession Scores for LA Tech Date Opponent Result 11/1/2008 Fresno State Touchdown (Porter 1-yard run) 11/8/2008 at San Jose State Missed Field Goal (45-yard attempt) 11/15/2008 Utah State Touchdown (Broha 40-yard interception return) 11/22/2008 at New Mexico State Touchdown (Porter 1-yard run) 11/29/2008 Nevada Touchdown (Womack 26-yard pass from Jenkins) 12/28/2008 vs. Northern Illinois Touchdown (Livas 97-yard kickoff return) 9/5/2009 at Auburn Punt 9/12/2009 at Navy Touchdown (Livas 85-yard punt return) 9/19/2009 Nicholls State Punt 9/30/2009 Hawai i Touchdown (Porter 3-yard run) 10/9/2009 at Nevada Punt 10/17/2009 New Mexico State Touchdown (Compton 10-yard run) 10/24/2009 at Utah State Punt 10/31/2009 at Idaho Touchdown (Porter 3-yard run) 11/6/2009 Boise State Touchdown (Porter 1-yard run) First Drive Touchdown Unlucky for Louisiana Tech This season, Louisiana Tech has driven down the field for a touchdown in its first possession three times. Unfortunately, that doesn t yield positive results in the end as the Bulldogs are 0-4 when scoring a touchdown on their first possession of the game. Twenty-one The Magic Number Dating back to the 1998 season, history has shown that when the Louisiana Tech offense struggles the team tends to struggle. Since 1998 the Bulldogs have compiled a 3-49 record when scoring less than 21 points. Before the Bulldogs won the 2008 Independence Bowl vs. Northern Illinois 17-10, the last victory for Tech when scoring less than 21 points was in 2003 against Michigan State when the Bulldogs upset the then ranked Spartans, Benchmark Set at 300? Louisiana Tech allowed over 300 yards rushing on Sept. 5 at Auburn and that standard can be a fairly accurate predictor for the outcome of games. Since 2000, LA Tech is 1-12 when allowing teams to rush for 300-plus yards with the lone win coming over Nevada in LA Tech has not allowed opponents to post back-to-back 300-yard rushing games since 2000 when Auburn ran for 301 yards on Oct. 21, 2000 and Miami (Fla.) ran for 331 on Oct. 28, 2000 (see chart on next page). Over 300 Rush Yds Allowed Since 2000 Yards Opponenet Score date 335 at Middle Tennessee State L, Oct. 7, at Auburn L, Oct. 21, at Miami (Fla.) L, Oct. 28, at Nevada W, Oct. 13, at Kansas State L, 40-7 Nov. 17, Rice L, Nov. 29, at Tennessee L, Sept. 25, at Clemson L, 51-0 Sept. 30, at San Jose State L, Oct. 28, Fresno State L, Nov. 24, at LSU L, Nov. 10, at Auburn L, Sept. 5, at Nevada L, Oct. 9, 2009 LA Tech Accolades Offensive Player of the Week Week 1: Dennis Morris Week 2: R.P. Stuart Week 3: Ross Jenkins Week 4: Daniel Porter Week 5: Myke Compton/Daniel Porter Week 6: Rob McGill/Dennis Morris Week 7: R.P. Stuart Week 8: R.P. Stuart/Cruz Williams Week 9: Dennis Morris Week 10: Week 11: Week 12: Defensive Player of the Week Week 1: Terry Carter Week 2: D Anthony Smith Week 3: Deon Young Week 4: Team Defense Week 5: Adrien Cole Week 6: Dominique Faust Week 7: Jay Dudley Week 8: Josh Victorian Week 9: D Anthony Smith Week 10: Week 11: Week 12: Special Teams Player of the Week Week 1: Roosevelt Falls Week 2: Phillip Livas Week 3: Cade Glasgow Week 4: Jay Dudley Week 5: Dennis Mitchell Week 6: Chad Boyd Week 7: Phillip Livas Week 8: Thomas Graham Week 9: Dusty Rust Week 10: Week 11: Week 12: Opponents Beware the Punt Return Not only is junior Phillip Livas a threat as a wide receiver, but Livas was among the national leaders last year in punt returns. Ranked seventh in the nation, Livas averaged yards per return and ran back two punt returns for touchdowns. As a sophomore, Livas returned 16 punts for a total of 245 yards. Navy did not heed the warning of Livas abilities as a punt returner. In his only punt return of the game, Livas returned the punt 85 yards for a touchdown. The Navy punt team kicked the ball away from Livas after that LA Tech Football 7

8 Start Chart Offense Player 2009 Streak Career K. Cavitt (OL) R. Falls (WR) C. Harmon (OL) B. Harris (OL) R. Jenkins (QB) A. Linwood (WR) P. Livas (WR) R. McGill (OL) J. Miles (OL) D. Mitchell (TE) D. Morris (TE) D.J. Morrow (RB) D. Porter (RB) L. Roberts (OL) R.P. Stuart (WR) H. Tuminello (WR) C. Williams (WR) Defense Player 2009 Streak Career A. Baker (S) C. Boyd (S) M. Broha (LE) T. Calais (S) T. Carter (CB) A. Cole (LB) J. Dudley (LB) D. Faust (LB) R. Grigsby (RE) M. Hitt (LT) K. Jordan (RE) C. Lacey (DE) A. Logan (DT) D. Smith (RT) J. Victorian (CB) K. Washington (LB) B. White (LB) D. Young (SS) Weekly Honors Sept. 5 at Auburn Adrien Cole - College Football Performance Awards Top Linebacker Honorable Mention Sept. 12 at Navy Phillip Livas - College Football Performance Awards Punt Returner Performer of the Week Phillip Livas - WAC Special Teams Player of the Week Sept. 19 vs. Nicholls State Ross Jenkins - LSWA Offensive Player of the Week Dennis Morris - College Football Performance Awards Top Tight End Honorable Mention Deon Young - College Football Performance Awards Top Defensive Back Honorable Mention Sept. 30 vs. Hawai i Daniel Porter - College Football Performance Awards Top Running Back Honorable Mention Offensive Coaches - FootballScoop.com Game Changing Coaches Oct. 9 at Nevada Phillip Livas - College Football Performance Awards Punt Returner Honorable Mention Oct. 17 vs. New Mexico State Dennis Morris - College Football Performance Awards National Tight End of the Week Oct. 24 at Utah State Matt Nelson - College Football Performance Awards Kickoff Specialist Honorable Mention Taking It To the House Junior Phillip Livas has spent most of his career etching his name into the Louisiana Tech record books and the 2009 season has been no exception. Livas set/tied two records at once in Tech s game at Utah State on Oct. 24, 2009 with his 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown. Not only did that tie as the longest kickoff return in Tech, WAC and NCAA history, that marked Livas sixth kick return for a touchdown, setting a new school record. Livas was the first WAC player to run a kick back 100 yards since 2007 when Utah State s Kevin Robinson did so against Hawai i. Livas could have even more returns for touchdowns to his credit but two of his returns - a 96-yard kickoff return and an 80-yard punt return for a touchdown against San Jose State in were called back due to penalties. Single Season Punt Returns for TDs 1. 2 Larry Anderson (1977) 1. 2 Phillip Livas (2008) Single Season Punt+Kickoff Returns for TDs 1. 4 Larry Anderson ( punts, 2 kickoffs) 2. 3 Phillip Livas ( punts, 1 kickoff) Career Punt Returns for TDs 1. 3 Larry Anderson ( ) 1. 3 Phillip Livas (2007-present) 2. 2 Wenford Wilborn ( ) Career Punt+Kickoff Returns for TDs 1. 6 Phillip Livas (2007-present -- 3 PR, 3 KR) 2. 5 Larry Anderson ( PR, 2 KR) 3. 2 Eddie Brown ( PR, 1 KR) 3. 2 Ronnie Williams ( PR, 1 KR) 3. 2 Wenford Wilborn ( PR) Livas Approaching NCAA Record With six total returns for touchdowns to his credit, Phillip Livas is slowly approaching an NCAA record. The NCAA record for total kick/punt returns for a touchdown in a career is eight and that feat has been accomplished on four separate occasions. Most Touchdowns Scored on Kick Returns Must have at least one punt return and one kickoff return 8 - Cliff Branch, Colorado, (6 punts, 2 kickoffs) 8 - Johnny Rodgers, Nebraska, (7 punts, 1 kickoff) 8 - Derek Abney, Kentucky, (6 punts, 2 kickoffs) 8 - Chad Owens, Hawai i, (6 punts, 2 kickoffs) 6 - Phillip Livas, Louisiana Tech, 2007-present (3 punts, 3 kickoffs) Livas Streak Comes to an End at 29 Games Not only did Louisiana Tech suffer a heartbreaking loss at Utah State on Oct. 24, but another notable came to an end that day as Phillip Livas did not record a catch for the first time in 30 games. Livas held a streak of 29 consecutive games played with a reception, a mark that ranked him tied for 12th in the nation. Central Michigan s Bryan Anderson currently leads the nation with 48 consecutive games playted with a reception. Highest Ranked Team Ever to Play at Joe Aillet Escapses LA Tech The highest ranked team to ever play at Joe Aillet Stadium in Ruston, La., escaped with a win over Louisiana Tech on Nov. 6, LA Tech hosted No. 5 Boise State in a Friday night ESPN2 match-up as Boise escaping Ruston with a victory. Since Louisiana Tech joined the ranks of Division I-A/FBS in 1989, the highest ranked team to play in Joe Aillet Stadium was No. 17 Fresno State in The highest ranked team that Tech has hosted since 1989 was No. 6 Texas A&M in 1999 in a game played at the Independence Bowl in Shreveport. Antonio Baker Among National Leaders in Career Tackles Nov. 6 vs. #5 Bosie State Louisiana Tech s Antonio Baker enters this week s game with 343 career tackles to his Matt Nelson - College Football Performance Awards credit, a mark that ranks him third in the nation among active players. Baker has led LA Kickoff Specialist Honorable Mention Tech in tackles over the past two seasons, recording 115 in 2008 and 118 in 2007 and he Dennis Morris - College Football Performance Awards Tight End Honorable Mention has reached Louisiana Tech s career tackle top-10 list, ranked ninth in school history with Josh Victorian - College Football Performance Awards 343 career tackles, only 14 away from matching the 357 tackles Lance Reed ( ) Defensive Back Honorable Mention recorded. The school record for career tackles is 548, set by Glenell Sanders ( ) LA Tech Football

9 Total Tackles NCAA Active Career Leaders 1. Joe Pawelek, Baylor Sean Weatherspoon, Missouri Antonio Baker, Louisiana Tech Cardia Jackson, UL-Monroe Barry Church, Toledo 338 Assisted Tackles NCAA Active Career Leaders 1. Joe Pawelek, Baylor Antonio Baker, Louisiana Tech Nick Bellore, Central Michigan Sean Weatherspoon, Missouri Sean Lee, Penn State 164 Baker, Young Reach Top-10 Charts in Interceptions Louisiana Tech now boasts two active players in the school s top-10 career charts in interceptions after Deon Young recorded his third pick of the season on Sept. 30 against Hawai i. Both Young and Antonio Baker have nine career interceptions, a mark that ranks them 14th in the nation among active players in interceptions. The nine INTs for the duo rank them both tied for ninth in school history with six other players, the last being Weldon Brown who recorded nine interceptions in his career from Elite Company Phillip Livas is in elite company with his accomplishments in reaching the end zone in four different ways (reception, rush, punt return, kickoff return) last season. In an survey done with the Sports Information Directors across the country, Livas is only one of two players in the nation to have scored four different ways on plays of 50-yards or more in his career. Phillip Livas (LA Tech) 70 yard reception vs. Idaho (2007) 72 yard run vs. Idaho (2008) 85 yard punt return at Navy (2009) 97 yard kickoff return vs. Northern Illinois (2008) C.J. Spiller (Clemson) 96 yard kikcoff return vs. Alabama (2008) 83 yard run vs. Auburn (2007) 83 yard reception vs. Duke (2008) 77 yard punt return vs. Boston College (2009) In that same notion, two other players across the country have scored touchdowns in five different manners, with yardage not being a factor: T.Y. Hilton (FIU) Antonio Brown (Central Michigan) 74 yard punt return 90 yard kickoff return 90 yard kickoff return 79 yard reception 73 yard reception 75 yard punt return 38 yard pass 9 yard rush 8 yard rush 2 yard pass Porter Looking to Break Career Rushing Record Senior Daniel Porter enters this week s game ranked sixth all-time in Louisiana Tech history with 2,813 career rushing yards, needing only 11 rushing yards to tie Patrick Jackson ( ) for fifth all-time. Porter has a chance to break the school record of 3,342 rushing yards held by Jason Cooper ( ) with current Houston Texans running back Ryan Moats ( ) ranked second with 3,112 rushing yards in his career at Tech. If Porter has another 1,000 yard rushing season (he registered 1,164 yards in 2008), he will have the opportunity to set the school record this season (see p. 17). Starting Strong A look at the average starting line of scrimmage for Louisiana Tech and Tech opponents during the 2009 season Game Result LA Tech Opp. 1 L Tech23 AU31 2 L Tech31 Navy38 3 W Tech36 NSU28 4 W Tech35 UH30 5 L Tech31 UN31 6 W Tech33 NMSU30 7 L Tech30 USU35 8 L Tech22 UI32 9 L Tech35 BSU Boasting talent that can often go overlooked, LA Tech has had the following student-athletes named to several watch lists in the 2009 preseason. D Anthony Smith Outland Trophy Bronko Nagurski Rotary Lombardi Daniel Porter Doak Walker Lon Roberts Rimington Award Rob McGill Rotary Lombardi Drive Summary A look at the starting drive summary for LA Tech and opponents for the 2009 season. LA Tech Opponents Obtained # / Avg # / Avg Kickoff 51 / / 32.4 Punt 41 / / 31.9 Field goal 5 / / 37.0 Fumble 6 / / 67.8 Interception 10 / / 42.8 Downs 3 / / 46.4 All drives 116 / / 34.6 Watch Party Jenkins Sets Record Day against Nicholls State, Ties Conroy Hines career-best performance Louisiana Tech quarterback Ross Jenkins threw for a career-best 357 yards against Nicholls State on Sept. 19, marking the first time the junior has thrown for over 300 yards in a game. Jenkins career day matched that of a former LA Tech QB and current LA Tech assistant coach - Conroy Hines. Hines, a quarterback for the Bulldogs in the late 1 80s, 2009 LA Tech Football 9

10 As the only head football coach in the country who also serves as the university s athletics director, Derek Dooley enters his third season at Louisiana Tech leading both the football program and the athletic department into a new era of unprecedented change. Since he stepped on campus Dec. 17, 2006, when he was named the 31st head coach in Bulldog football history, Dooley has rebranded not only the reputation but the perception of Louisiana Tech Athletics on a regional and national level. His work ethic and incredible vision during his first year as the Bulldog head coach was so impressive that Louisiana Tech President Dr. Dan Reneau added a line to Dooley s business cards March 6, 2008 when he named him athletics director. Dooley s hiring and immediate success at Louisiana Tech have drawn rave reviews from some of the university s top alumni. Derek is exactly what I hoped he would be, said NFL Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw. As far as I am concerned, he has exceeded everyone s expectations, including the 65,000 alumni. He is making people stand up and take notice of Louisiana Tech. What we have is a man who has a vision for this program and this university; he wants to make it something special. He has a plan. It is an energetic, aggressive plan, and I could not be more proud to have him as our AD and our football coach. As a football coach, the son of former Georgia coaching legend Vince Dooley comes by his talent honestly. In just two short years as head football coach, Dooley has led the Bulldogs to their first bowl victory in more than 30 years as LA Tech defeated Northern Illinois in the 2008 Independence Bowl. The bowl appearance was only their third since Louisiana Tech joined the FBS ranks 20 years ago. After posting a 3-10 mark in 2006, the year before Dooley was hired, Tech recorded an 8-5 mark last season, which includes wins over SEC foe Mississippi State and bowl-bound Fresno State, and a second-place finish in the Western Athletic Conference standings -- a conference that boasts six bowl eligible teams out of the nine members. Dooley s work the past two years didn t go unnoticed as he was named the Coach of the Year in the state of Louisiana by the Louisiana Sports Derek Dooley Head Coach/Athletics Director Writers Association, the first time a LA Tech coach earned the honor in a decade. Dooley s influence has been seen in all phases of the Bulldog program, and the three-year comparisons show the differences that Dooley has made during his first two years at the helm. pre-dooley Dooley 1 Dooley 2 Category Record WAC Turnover Margin Scoring Offense Scoring Defense Rushing Offense Rushing Defense Special Teams TDs Blocked Kicks Not only has Tech seen improvements over a three-year span, but some of the Bulldogs numbers are also the best since the program joined the FBS in Tech s defense ranked 13th in the country against the run allowing only yards per game in 2008, the best mark by a Bulldog team since the program joined the FBS in Tech s defense allowed 23.7 points per game, the fewest by a Bulldog program since Tech s defense recorded a 21-0 road shutout over San Jose State last season, the first shut out by a Bulldog team since 1996 (148 games). It was the first road shutout since 1988 (225 games) and the first time San Jose State had been shutout at home since Tech s defense allowed only yards per game, the best by a Bulldog team since Tech s punt return unit averaged 13.0 yards per return in 2008 (14th nationally) and 14.5 yard per return in 2007 (8th nationally), the best two averages since the program joined the FBS in Tech s kickoff return units averaged 23.8 yards per return in 2008 (17th nationally) and 23.1 yards per return in 2007 (26th nationally), two of the top three averages since the program joined the FBS in Tech has returned four kicks (two kickoffs, two punts) for touchdowns in the last two years (two other returns for TDs were called back due to penalty). In the previous 18 years ( ), Tech returned a total of five kicks for touchdowns. Tech s special teams have blocked 10 kicks (5 FGs, 5 punts) in the last two years. The previous two years Tech only blocked three kicks. These improvements have not gone unnoticed by Dooley s peers in the Western Athletic Conference as the Bulldogs landed 13 players on the all-wac team in Dooley s two years, including a program record four first teamers last season. Tech also had a program record eight WAC Player of the Week honorees in Tech s football program has also been recognized nationally for the student-athletes work off the playing field. Dooley is no stranger to collegiate athletics, growing up as the son of legendary Georgia head coach Vince Dooley, who also served in the dual role of athletic director during his time in Athens. He s seen first-hand what it takes to succeed. He has brought that knowledge and the roll-upyour-sleeves-and-get-to-work mentality with him to Ruston. It s not going unnoticed. Dooley came to Louisiana Tech following a two-year stint as the tight ends coach for the Miami Dolphins, and at age 40, he is one of the youngest head coaches in the FBS ranks. During his two years with the Dolphins, Dooley oversaw the continued development of tight end Randy McMichael, who ended his Dolphins career as the all-time leader in receptions by a tight end. Prior to joining the Dolphins, Dooley spent the previous five years at LSU, including the 2004 season when he served as assistant head coach/ special teams coordinator/running backs coach. In 2003, running back Justin Vincent set an LSU freshman record by rushing for 1,001 yards, as he went on to be named MVP of both the SEC championship game as well as the Sugar Bowl, in which LSU claimed the BCS national title. In 2004, the Tigers finished first in the SEC in rushing (193.8 yards per game), led by Alley Broussard (867 yards, 6.1 avg.) a n d Joseph Addai (680 yards, 6.7 avg.), a first-round draft choice of Indianapolis in Dooley s special teams unit ranked among the best in the conference during his tenure at LSU, as they finished first in the SEC in net punting (2003), punt returns (2003) and kickoff coverage (2003 and 2004). Dooley first went to Baton Rouge in 2000 as the Tigers recruiting coordinator/tight ends coach, a position in which he served three years ( ). During this time, Robert Royal set an LSU single-season record for touchdowns by a tight end (5 in 2000) and was named first-team All-Southeastern Conference in both 2000 and As a recruiting coordinator, Dooley s 2003 recruiting class ranked No. 1 in the country by every major recruiting publication, while his 2001 class was ranked in the top three nationally. Prior to joining LSU, Dooley spent the seasons as wide receivers coach at SMU, while also holding the duties of assistant recruiting coordinator for his final two years. That followed a oneyear stint (1996) as a graduate assistant at the University of Georgia LA Tech Football

11 What They re Saying......ABOUT DEREK DOOLEY I love our coach. He is educating the community and the Tech famiy about thinking big. You have to create pride in your university. Derek does that. I like what I m seeing. I m excited about him and the program. It takes someone like Derek to get out and lead us and shepherd us and that s what he s doing. -- Terry Bradshaw NFL Hall of Famer and Tech alumnus Derek was born to be a football coach, but not just because he is the son of a former head coach and grew up around it. He understands the commitment it takes to be a winner at all levels. Guys like him just need this opportunity, and now its official -- so watch out. He ll have a lot of success. -- Scott Linehan St. Louis Rams head coach Coach Dooley is such a bright person. He s made me a better person on and off the field. He s made me focus every day on every aspect of the game. As a coach, he makes you the best player you can possibly be. He ll coach you like you ve never been coached, and he ll push you to your maximum potential. He is a phenomenal teacher. -- Randy McMichael St. Louis Rams tight end, former Miami Dolphins tight end He s the kind of coach that s got a lot of energy, and he s somebody that you can relate to on a personal level. He s great at giving advice while being upbeat at the same time. There aren t many coaches that will let you have fun while getting the job done at the same time. He has the ability to get that out of you. -- Joseph Addai Indianapolis Colts running back, former LSU running back I really admire and look up to him. Not only is he a great coach, but he is a great man. He comes from a background of tradition of winning, and he represents what you expect from in a coach. You can believe and fully trust him. He is a high-character man and a player s coach. -- Robert Royal Buffalo Bills tight end, former LSU tight end I think Derek has an excelent presence about himself. He s a very articulate, bright guy. He s very well organized and very smart. He s a good coach and a hard-working guy. He was always a very good recruiter when he was in college, which I think is paramount if you re going to have success as a college coach. I think he s got all the right stuff and ingredients to be successful as a head coach. -- Nick Saban University of Alabama head coach, former LSU and Miami Dolphins head coach One of a Kind Derek Dooley is the only individual to hold the dual role of head coach and athletic director in the Football Bowl Subdivision. Dooley was named athletic director - replacing the retired Jim Oakes - in a press conference on March 6, 2008 held in the Hall of Fame Room of the Thomas Assembly Center. He follows in his father s footsteps who also held the dual role at the University of Georgia for many years. Changing the Face......of Tech Athletics Louisiana Tech athletic director/head coach Derek Dooley has a vision for the future of the university s athletic programs. Here are a few of the changes that have already taken places: New Logo - Louisiana Tech hired Rickenbaugh Graphics to create an official Bulldog logo as well as official wordmarks and a sleeker-looking state and T logo. Louisiana Tech will also be using LA Tech as a reference, something it has not done in the past. Learfield Sports - Louisiana Tech signed a 10-year multi-media contract with Learfield Sports to be the university s exclusive athletics marketing partner starting in Learfield has established LA Tech Sports Properties and oversees every aspect of the Bulldogs and Lady Techsters rights, including television, radio, corporate sponsorships, event marketing, athletic website advertising, venue signage and more. The deal also helped LA Tech install its brand new videoboard at Joe Aillet Stadium, which will debut on Sept. 19 for Louisiana Tech s home opener against Nicholls State. Facilities - Louisiana Tech has built new tennis court facilities, new bowling alley facilities, a new track and field complex, new student housing, new basketball court, new baseball scoreboard and press box, new football locker rooms and more just in the last year. There are plans in the works for more athletic facility upgrades, renovations and new facilities in the next few years. Dooley vs. Opponents Opponent Record Army 0-1 Auburn 0-1 Boise State 0-3 California 0-1 Central Arkansas 1-0 Fresno State 1-1 Hawai i 1-2 Idaho 2-1 Kansas 0-1 LSU 0-1 Navy 0-1 Ole Miss 0-1 Mississippi State 1-0 Nevada 0-3 New Mexico State 3-0 Nicholls State 1-0 San Jose State 2-0 Southeastern Louisiana 1-0 Utah State 2-1 Total 6-18 LA Tech Coaching Staff Derek Dooley Jimmy Brumbaugh *Stan Eggen *Chino Fontenette Conroy Hines *Terry Joseph Pete Perot *Frank Scelfo Tommy Spangler Mark Tommerdahl Ed Jackson Kyle Manley Scott Vestal Ben Larson Damon Harrington Jacob Peeler Head Coach Defensive Line Linebackers Running Backs Wide Receivers Defensive Backs/Rec. Coordinator Offensive Line Offensive Coordinator/QB Defensive Coordinator/Safeties Tight Ends/Special Teams Character Education Coordinator Grad Asst/Offense Grad Asst/Defense Grad Asst/Football Operations Strength & Conditioning Intern/Strengh & Conditioning * - denotes coach located in Press Box/Coaches Booth Youngest Head Coaches Youngest Head Coaches In addition to being one of the youngest athletic directors in the nation, Derek Dooley also ranks among the youngest head coaches in the Football Bowl Subdivision. Dooley is the seventh youngest head coach in the FBS. Lane Kiffin, 34; May 9, 1975; Tennessee Pat Fitzgerald, 34; Dec. 2, 1974; Northwestern David Elson, 38; Aug. 26, 1971; Western Kentucky Mario Cristobal, 38; Sept. 09, 1970; FIU Bret Bielema, 39; Jan. 13, 1970; Wisconsin Al Golden, 40; Aug. 4, 1969; Temple Derek Dooley, 40; June 10, 1969; Louisiana Tech Butch Jones, 41; Jan. 17, 1968; Central Michigan Bo Pelini, 41; Dec. 13, 1967; Nebraska 2009 LA Tech Football 11

12 threw for 357 yards, leading LA Tech in a win at Kansas State in Hines feat was remarkable considering the 1988 season was the last year LA Tech was classified as Division I-AA, yet the Bulldogs competed against a I-A schedule. Jenkins is the 16th LA Tech quarterback to throw for over 300 yards in a game. LA Tech Holds Navy to Below Average Rushing Yardage Louisiana Tech s defense achieved at least one accomplishment on Sept. 12 at Navy when the Bulldogs held the Midshipmen under Navy s average rushing yardage from the past few seasons. Navy has led the NCAA each of the last four seasons in rushing. However, Navy s 290 yards rushing - while still nothing to sneeze at - falls below the Mids average rushing yardage from each of the past four seasons when Navy led the nation. CBSSports.com Ranks Smith Among Top 10 Senior Prospects at Non-BCS Schools Louisiana Tech s D Anthony Smtih was ranked among the top 10 senior prospects at non-bcs schools according to Rob Rang of CBSSports.com and NFLDraftScout.com. Louisiana Tech boasts one of the most experienced teams in recent memory this season as the Bulldogs have 17 returning starters from last year. Those 17 starters recorded an 8-5 record, LA Tech s most successful season since LA Tech Only One of 13 FBS Schools to Return Five Offensive Linemen Louisiana Tech head coach Derek Dooley constantly preaches to his team that consistency is key. If that is the case, Dooley must be optimistic about his offensive line entering the 2009 season. Louisiana Tech is one of only 13 FBS schools to return all five offensive line starters. LA Tech will be looking to that experienced line to provide protection for QB Ross Jenkins. FBS Teams Returning All Five OL Starters Rutgers Clemson Middle Tennessee State East Carolina Florida State Minnesota Louisiana Tech Wake Forest Vanderbilt Southern California Louisiana-Lafayette Georgia San Jose State A closer look at the Top 10 Non-BCS conference seniors eligible for the 2010 draft: 10. ILB Daryl Washington, TCU, 6-3, 228, yard dash 9. C John Estes, Hawaii, 6-3, 295, OT Sam Young, Notre Dame, 6-8, 320, QB Dan LeFevour, Central Michigan, 6-3, 229, CB Kyle Wilson, Boise State, 5-10, 185, DE C.J. Wilson, East Carolina, 6-3, 276, OLB Jerry Hughes, TCU, 6-3, 257, DT D Anthony Smith, Louisiana Tech, 6-2, 300, 4.95: A virtual unknown outside of the WAC, Smith racked up a staggering 65 tackles, including 5.0 sacks last year. Entering his fourth season as a starter, Smith has been asked to alternate between a 3-4 nose guard and the under-tackle position in the 4-3. Stout at the point of attack and yet a high effort player in pursuit, Smith s versatility and hustle could earn a first-day grade this spring. 2. DE Brandon Lang, Troy, 6-4, 256, OLB Justin Cole, San Jose State, 6-3, 240, 4.68 ESPN2 to Broadcast Two Games from LA Tech This Year For the first time in Louisiana Tech s history, Joe Aillet Stadium will be the host of a live national television audience for multiple times. ESPN2 will be broadcasting two games from LA Tech this year the Sept. 30 game against Hawai I and the Nov. 6 game against Boise State. That goes along with seven other LA Tech games being broadcast on television either live or tape delay this season. Bulldog Opener History After its opening game at Auburn on Sept. 5, Louisiana Tech moved to in season openers, including a record of 9-1 at Joe Aillet Stadium. Tech s only loss in Joe Aillet Stadium on opening day was 12-7 to Tennessee-Chattanooga in Despite 11 prior meetings, this year marked the first time Louisiana Tech has opened the season against Auburn. Bowl Victory Louisiana Tech won the 2008 Independence Bowl over Northern Illinois and was the only team from the Western Athletic Conference to earn a bowl victory in Improvement Across the Board Bulldog fans have seen a vast improvement in their football team since Derek Dooley took over the reigns of the Louisiana Tech football program in 2007, following a season in which the Bulldogs posted a 3-10 mark and finished only 1-7 in the Western Athletic Conference. Under Dooley s leadership, the Tech football program has made huge strides not only statistically but in the win column over the last two years. pre-dd DD1 DD Wins Conf. Record Turnover Margin Scoring Off Scoring Def Rush Off Rush Def Sp. Teams Scores Blocked Kicks Not only has Tech seen improvements over a three-year span, but some of the Bulldogs numbers are the best since the program joined the FBS in Tech s defense ranked 13th in the country against the run allowing only yards per game in 2008, the best mark by a Bulldog team since the program joined the FBS in It was also an improvement of over 125 yards per game from the 2006 season when the Bulldogs ranked dead last in the country. Tech s defense also allowed 23.7 points per game, the fewest by He s Back! a Bulldog program since 1992 (this was an improvement of over Offensive line coach Pete Perot has returned to the sidelines at 17.0 points per game from 2006). Louisiana Tech after sitting out most of the 2008 season. Perot, entering his third decade on the Louisiana Tech staff, missed most of State last season, the first shutout by a Bulldog team since 1996 Tech s defense recorded a 21-0 road shutout over San Jose the 2008 season due to health issues after undergoing triple bypass (148 games). It was the first road shutout since 1988 (225 games). heart surgery. Perot made his return to the sidelines in time for LA Tech s defense allowed only yards per game in 2008, the Tech s Independence Bowl win over Northern Illinois. best by a Bulldog team since Tech s punt return unit averaged 13.0 yards per return in 2008 An Experienced Squad LA Tech Football

13 and 14.5 yard per return in 2007, the best two averages since the program joined the FBS in Tech s kickoff return units averaged 23.9 yards per return in 2008 and 23.1 yards per return in 2007, two of the top three averages since the program joined the FBS in Tech has returned four kicks (two kickoffs, two punts) for touchdowns in the last two seasons. Prior to Dooley s tenure, Tech had only returned five kicks for TDs since the program joined the FBS ranks in 1989 (18 years). Tech s special teams have blocked 10 kicks (five FGs, five punts) in the last two years. The previous two years Tech only blocked three kicks. Breaking 1,000 Louisiana Tech running back Daniel Porter rushed for 1,164 yards on 222 carries on the 2008 season. This makes Porter the eighth Tech player ever to rush for over 1,000 yards in a season and it is only the ninth time a Tech player has accomplished this feat. Terry Carter 50-yard interception return vs. San Jose State on Nov. 8 Matt Broha 40-yard interception return vs. Utah State on Nov. 15 Dominique Faust 60-yard interception return vs. Utah State on Nov. 15 Alex Anderson 2-yard blocked punt return vs. New Mexico State on Nov. 22 Phillip Livas 97- yard kickoff return vs Northern Illinois on Dec. 28 (Independence Bowl) WAC Finishes Louisiana Tech finished the 2008 season tied for second place in the Western Athletic Conference standings, the program s second best finish in eight years as a member. The 2001 Louisiana Tech team won the WAC title by virtue of a 7-1 mark in league play. Tech was picked to finish fifth in the preseason WAC polls in 2008 and the various polls have the Bulldogs picked either third or fourth for Rushing Yards in a Season 1. 1,774 Ryan Moats, ,351 Jason Davis, ,300 Ryan Moats, ,232 Derrick Douglas, ,216 Joe Smith, ,189 Jason Cooper, ,164 Daniel Porter, ,114 Michael Richardson, ,094 John Henry White, Garlon Powell, Patrick Jackson, 2007 Bowl History The 2008 Independence Bowl marked the fifth bowl appearance for Louisiana Tech in its history and only the third since the program joined the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) in After the win over NIU, Tech is now all-time in bowl games. It also marked the fourth appearance in the Independence Bowl for LA Tech (1977, 1978, 1990) LA Tech 24, Louisville 14 (I- Bowl) East Carolina 35, LA Tech 13 (I- Bowl) LA Tech 34, Maryland 34 (I- Bowl) Clemson 48, LA Tech 24 (Humanitarian Bowl) LA Tech 17, NIU 10 (I-Bowl) 2008 Non-Offensive Touchdowns Leaders Louisiana Tech was one of the nation s leaders in scoring non-offensive touchdowns last season as the Bulldogs are tied for fifth nationally with eight. Tech has scored five special teams TDs and three defensive touchdowns (all interceptions) last season. Alabama 9 Boston College 8 Kansas State 8 Fresno State 8 Louisiana Tech 8 Cal 7 Florida 7 Arizona State WAC Champs T6th th T3rd T2nd T8th T4th T2nd Winning the Close Ones Louisiana Tech s win over Northern Illinois on Dec. 28 was the fifth game in 2008 that the Bulldogs have won by eight points or less (one possession). Tech was 5-2 in one-possession games last year with the two losses coming at Army (14-7) and against Nevada (35-31). Tech defeated Mississippi State (22-14), Fresno State (38-35), Utah State (45-38), New Mexico State (35-31) and Northern Illinois (17-10) all by eight points or less last year. Comeback Kids In seven of Louisiana Tech s eight wins last year, the Bulldogs have found themselves trailing at some point during the game (the only game Tech won and never trailed was its 21-0 win over San Jose State). In three of Tech s wins, the Bulldogs trailed during the fourth quarter before coming back to win. * Trailed Mississippi State 14-3 in second quarter (W, 22-14) * Trailed Southeastern Louisiana 10-3 in first quarter (W, 41-26) * Trailed Idaho 7-0 in first quarter (W, 46-14) * Trailed Fresno State in fourth quarter (W, 38-35) * Never Trailed San Jose State (W, 21-0) * Trailed Utah State in fourth quarter (W, 45-38) * Trailed New Mexico State in fourth quarter (W, 35-31) * Trailed Northern Illinois 7-0 in first quarter (W, 17-10) Fourth Quarter Comebacks In Derek Dooley s first two years as the Bulldog head coach (25 games), Louisiana Tech has posted five fourth quarter come-frombehind wins. In the previous four seasons prior to Dooley arriving on campus, the Bulldogs had posted a total of five fourth quarter come-from-behind wins W vs. New Mexico State (Ruston) W at Idaho (Moscow) Louisiana Tech s Non-Offensive TDs in 2008 Phillip Livas 57-yard punt return vs. Southeastern Louisiana on Sept. 20 Weldon Brown 50-yard return blocked field goal attempt vs Southeastern Louisiana on Sept. 20 W vs. Fresno State (Ruston) Phillip Livas 81-yard punt return vs. Fresno State on Nov. 1 W vs. Utah State (Ruston) 2009 LA Tech Football 13

14 W at New Mexico State (Las Cruces) Five All-WAC Selections Back for 2009 Season Last season, Louisiana Tech put a program record four players on the 2008 All-Western Athletic Conference First Team while two more were named second team. Entering the 2009 season, five of the six honorees including all four first team selections have returned to the gridiron in Ruston. Safety Antonio Baker, KR/PR Phillip Livas, RB Daniel Porter and DT D Anthony Smith all made first team while OL Rob McGill made second team honors. P Chris Keagle is the only honoree (second team) to not return in 2009 as his eligibility ran out. Baker was a repeat first teamer for LA Tech st Team, 5 2nd Team, 7 Total st Team, 3 2nd Team, 6 Total st Team, 3 2nd Team, 5 Total st Team, 4 2nd Team, 7 Total st Team, 3 2nd Team, 7 Total st Team, 1 2nd Team, 1 Total st Team, 5 2nd Team, 7 Total st Team, 2 2nd Team, 6 Total Managing the Game Quarterback Ross Jenkins enters the 2009 season as the starting quarterback for Louisiana Tech and brings a 6-2 record as the starter into the season. staff took over prior to the 2007 season. The biggest improvement has come in rushing defense, where the Bulldogs allowed over 225 yards per game in 2006 but turned that around to allow only yards per game in Defense Scoring Defense Rushing Defense Total Defense Interceptions/Gm Sacks/Gm Tackles for Loss Third Down Defense TDs Allowed Special Teams Punting Average Net Punting Punt Returns SNL: Saturday Night Livas Sophomore wide receiver Phillip Livas has quickly made himself a fan favorite at Louisiana Tech as the former high school running back converted wide receiver has already developed a reputation as a big-play threat Highlights In the first four starts of his college career, sophomore quarterback Ross Jenkins threw 67 passes without an interception. Jenkins went 35-of-67 for 461 yards and two touchdowns in those four starts with a passer efficiency rating. In those four games, Jenkins directed 52 offensive drives and the Bulldogs only turned it over once (fumble) in those possessions. On his fifth start Jenkins turnover streak ended after throwing two interceptions and losing a fumble in a win over Utah State. Record Setter Louisiana Tech sophomore Phillip Livas finished the 2008 season averaging 15.3 yards per return in 16 punt returns this season. This led the WAC and was close to topping the Louisiana Tech single season mark set by Troy Edwards in 1998 of 18.1 yards per return (minimum of 10 returns in a season). 1. Troy Edwards (1998), Philip Beck (2007), Phillip Livas (2008), Corey Brazil (2003), Dean Jackson (1996), 12.6 WAC POWs Louisiana Tech had eight WAC Player of the Week selections in This is the most the Bulldogs have ever had since joining the WAC in (2 offensive) (1 offensive) (3 offensive, 1 Defensive) (2 offensive, 1 Defensive) (1 offensive, 2 defensive, 2 ST) (2 special teams) (4 defensive, 1 ST) (2 offensive, 2 defensive, 4 ST) Navy Game 85-yard punt return for a touchdown on Tech s second possession, giving LA Tech a 14-0 lead and tying the school s record for career punt returns for touchdowns. Nevada Game 84-yard kickoff return to start the game, setting up an opening drive touchdown for the Bulldogs. Utah State Game 100-yard kickoff return, setting a school record for the most kick or punt returns for a touchdown (six) and becoming the first WAC player to record a 100-yard kickoff return since Highlights Mississippi State Game 28-yard punt return to the MSU 13-yard line late in the second quarter that set up Tech s first touchdown and cut the MSU lead to 14-9 at the half. Kansas Game 78-yard run (fifth longest in Tech history) in the third quarter. It gave Tech a first and goal on the Jayhawk 2-yard Line (Tech was unable to score). Southeastern Louisiana Game Returned a punt 57 yards for a TD in the second quarter, the first time a Bulldog player had accomplished that since Troy Edwards did it against UAB in Boise State game Caught a 57-yard pass in the third quarter, giving the bulldogs the football inside the Boise State 5-yard line. Tech failed to score. Hawai i game Led Tech with six receptions for 80 yards and also had four kickoff returns for 101 yards, including a season-long 39 yarder. Idaho Game 72 yard TD run in the second quarter, the 10th longest rushing play in Tech history Fresno State Game 81 yard punt return for a touchdown in the second quarter to tie the game at 14. Defensive and Special Teams Improvement Louisiana Tech has improved in a number of defensive and special teams categories since Derek Dooley and this Bulldog coaching LA Tech Football

15 San Jose State Game 96 yard kickoff return for a touchdown called back due to a holding penalty. 80 yard punt return for a touchdown called back due to block in the back penalty. New Mexico State Game 68 yard TD reception with under four minutes left in the game to give Tech a win. Nevada Game Led Tech with five receptions for 70 yards including a 44 yard TD catch in the third quarter to put Tech up Four kickoff returns for a total of 109 yards. Northern Illinois Game 97-yard kickoff return for TD in the first quarter to tie the game at seven and turn the momentum in LA Tech s favor as the Bulldogs went on to win the 33rd Independence Bowl Highlights New Mexico State Game A 30-yard TD Reception with 1:53 to play that gave Tech a win over the Aggies. Idaho Game A 70-yard TD reception midway through the fourth quarter that gave the Bulldogs a lead and the eventual win. SJSU Game A 49-yard TD Reception in the first quarter of Tech s win over San Jose State. LSU Game A 76-yard kickoff return against the eventual national champions in Baton Rouge. He ended with 183 total yards on kickoff returns despite having another long one called back due to penalty. Nevada Game A 78-yard kickoff return for a TD, the Bulldogs only TD in the game. He also returned a kickoff inside the Wolf Pack 10-yard line but it was called back due to penalty. TD Machine Phillip Livas has already scored touchdowns in his young career via reception (4 TD receptions), rush (3), kickoff return (3) and punt return (3). Livas has scoring plays of at least 70 yards in each of the four categories. Phillip Livas Career Long TDs Reception: 70 yards vs. Idaho, 2007 Rush: 72 yards vs. Idaho, 2008 Kickoff: 100 at Utah State, 2009 Punt: 85 at Navy, 2009 Special Specialist Sophomore running back Myke Compton led Louisiana Tech in special teams tackles with 15 last year, including recording five tackles on kickoff coverage in a win over Idaho. Compton received the team s special teams player of the year in 2007 and Family Tradition Senior Thomas Graham is back for his fourth year on the job as the Bulldogs deep snapper (he has started every game in his career). He continues a family tradition as his brother, Matt, was the deep snapper for LA Tech four straight years before him. The Graham brothers come from a football family has their grandfather Bill Gra LA Tech Football 15 ham, who is the Director of Special Events at Tech, played football for Florida State (and was roommates with Burt Reynolds) at running back and their father, Randy Graham, played rover back football at Missouri. Family Tradition - Part II Freshman walk-on Hayden Slack is the third generation of his family to play football at Louisiana Tech. His father, Terry, played at LA Tech played from and his uncle, Jay, played at Tech from Going back one more generation in the Slack family, J.W. Slack (Hayden s grandfather) played at Tech from Aunt Was National Champ Redshirt sophomore linebacker Dusty Rust is not the first in his family to play ball for Louisiana Tech. Except his relative did not play football. Rust s aunt Rita Rust played basketball for the Lady Techsters from , playing on two national championship teams. Fastest Man in the WAC (2009) Red-shirt sophomore Terry Carter is battling for a starting cornerback position this fall. This past spring, Carter battled for a WAC championship title as Carter is also a member of the LA Tech s track and field team. In the WAC Outdoor Championships last spring, Carter was named the fastest man in the WAC after winning the conference title in the 100m (10.66) as well as finishing second in the 200m (21.16). Carter was also a member of Tech s 4 x 100- meter relay team that finished second in the WAC Outdoor Championships (40.91). Carter was a track star in high school as well, leading West Monroe High School to the 2006 Louisiana Class 5A state title. Rookie Coaching Class of 2007 Twelve head coaches led FBS teams onto the field for the first time in the 2007, making their head coaching debuts. Louisiana Tech head coach Derek Dooley is currently near the top of the class in the win-loss record among those coaches that are still employed. Below is a breakdown of those coaches. Career 2009 Coach School Record Record Butch Jones Central Michigan Troy Calhoun Air Force Randy Shannon Miami (Fla.) Derek Dooley LA Tech Tim Brewster Minnesota Gene Chizik Iowa State/Auburn Robb Akey Idaho Neil Callaway UAB Mario Cristobal FIU Todd Dodge North Texas Jeff Jagodzinski Boston College 20-8 Fired in 08 Stan Brock Army 6-18 Fired in 08 Joe Aillet Stadium Fun Fact NFL Hall of Famer and four-time Super Bowl Champion Terry Bradshaw threw the first touchdown pass in the history of Joe Aillet Stadium connecting with Buster Herren from 5-yards out against East Carolina on Sept. 28, Tech went on to win the game 35-7.

16 Nationally Speaking, of course A look at Louisiana Tech players who are ranked among the active career national leaders Rushing - Carries Rank Player Team no. NCAA Steve Bartalo Colorado State ( ) 1,215 WAC Steve Bartalo Colorado State ( ) 1,215 LT Jason Cooper Louisiana Tech ( ) Damon Fletcher Southern Miss Daniel Porter Louisiana Tech 551 Kickoff Returns - Touchdowns Rank Player Team no. WAC Ashlan Davis Tulsa (2004) 5 LT Larry Anderson Louisiana Tech ( ) 2 1. C.J. Spiller Clemson 6 T-4. Phillip Livas Louisiana Tech 3 T-4. Six others - 3 Rushing Yards Rank Player Team no. NCAA Ron Dayne Wisconsin ( ) 6,397 WAC LaDainian Tomlinson TCU 5,263 LT Jason Cooper Louisiana Tech ( ) 3, Damion Fletcher Southern Miss 5, Daniel Porter Louisiana Tech 2,952 Rushing Touchdowns Rank Player Team no. LT Charles McDaniel Louisiana Tech ( ) Tim Tebow Florida Daniel Porter Louisiana Tech 25 All-Purpose Running Plays Rank Player Team no. WAC Steve Bartalo Colorado State ( ) 1, Damion Fletcher Southern Miss 1, Daniel Porter Louisiana Tech 602 All-Purpose Running Yards Rank Player Team no. WAC Terance Mathis New Mexico ( ,89) 6, Brandon West Western Michigan 7, Phillip Livas Louisiana Tech 4,067 Kickoff Returns - Average per Return Rank Player Team no. NCAA Overton Curtis Utah State (min. 1.5 rpg) NCAA Forrest Hall San Francisco (min. 1.2 rpg) Aaron Williams Akron Phillip Livas Louisiana Tech Solo Tackles Rank Player Team no. 1. Andrew Sendejo Rice Antonio Baker Louisiana Tech 177 Assisted Tackles Rank Player Team no. 1. Joe Pawelek Baylor Antonio Baker Louisiana Tech 175 Total Tackles Rank Player Team no. NCAA Tim McGarigle Northwester ( ) 545 WAC Robert Rodriguez UTEP ( ) 443 LT Glenell Sanders Louisiana Tech ( ) Joe Pawelek Baylor Sean Weatherspoon Missouri Antonio Baker Louisiana Tech 352 All-Purpose Running Yards Per Game Rank Player Team no. WAC Marshall Faulk San Diego State ( ) Damaris Johnson Tulsa Phillip Livas Louisiana Tech Punt Returns - Touchdowns Rank Player Team no. NCAA Wes Welker Texas Tech ( ) 8 NCAA Antonio Perkins Oklahoma ( ) 8 WAC Chad Owens Hawai i ( ) 6 LT Larry Anderson Louisiana Tech ( ) 3 1. Javier Arenas Alabama 6 T-3. Phillip Livas Louisiana Tech 3 T-3. Six others - 3 Tackles Per Game Rank Player Team no. NCAA Rick Sherrod West Virginia (2001) Alex Wujciak Maryland Antonio Baker Louisiana Tech 7.8 Forced Fumbles Rank Player Team no. NCAA Terrell Suggs Arizona State ( ) 14 NCAA Antwan Peek Cincinnati ( ) 14 NCAA Kenechi Udeze Southern Cal ( ) 14 WAC Quintin Mikell Boise State ( ) Clinton Snyder Stanford 10 T-2. Antonio Baker Louisiana Tech 9 T-2. Three others LA Tech Football

17 Nationally Speaking, of course A look at Louisiana Tech players who are ranked among the active career national leaders Assisted Sacks Rank Player Team no. 1. D Anthony Smith Louisiana Tech Frank Zombo Central Michigan 9 Assisted Tackles for Loss Rank Player Team no. 1. C.J. Wilson East Carolina 21 T-2. Malcolm Sheppard Arkansas 19 T-2. D Anthony Smith Louisiana Tech 19 Interceptions Rank Player Team no. NCAA Al Brosky Illinois ( ) 29 WAC Jackie Wallace Arizona ( ) 20 WAC Dave Atkinson BYU ( ) 20 LT Doyle Adams Louisiana Tech ( ) Morgan Burnett Georgia Tech 14 T-15. Antonio Baker Louiaiana Tech 10 T-15. Seven others - 10 LT - denotes Louisiana Tech record holder NCAA - denotes NCAA record holder WAC - denotes WAC record holder 2009 LA Tech Football 17

18 Rushes Jason Cooper, Garlon Powell, John Henry White, Patrick Jackson, Derrick Douglas, Charles McDaniel, Daniel Porter, 2006-Present Jason Davis, Ryan Moats, Arry Moody, Rushing Yards 1. 3,342 Jason Cooper, ,112 Ryan Moats, ,952 Daniel Porter, 2006-Present 4. 2,944 John Henry White, ,888 Jason Davis, ,824 Patrick Jackson, ,754 Charles McDaniel, ,578 Garlon Powell, ,434 Derrick Douglas, ,360 Bobby Ray Tell, Rushing Touchdowns Charles McDaniel, Arry Moody, Patrick Jackson, Buster Herren, Ryan Moats, Jason Davis, Daniel Porter, 2006-Present Joe Smith, Paul Hynes, A.L. Williams, Receptions Troy Edwards, Chad Mackey, John Simon, James Jordan, Delwyn Daigre, Bobby Slaughter, Tommy Spinks, DJ Curry, Sean Cangelosi, Dean Jackson, Phillip Livas, 2007-Present Receiving Yards 1. 4,352 Troy Edwards, ,763 Chad Mackey, ,056 Delwyn Daigre, ,963 Tommy Spinks, ,717 Roger Carr, ,596 John Simon, ,544 Bobby Slaughter, ,489 James Jordan, ,241 DJ Curry, ,111 Sean Cangelosi, ,316 Phillip Livas, 2007-Present Receiving Touchdowns Troy Edwards, Delwyn Daigre, Chad Mackey, Sean Cangelosi, Josh Bradley, James Jordan, Roger Carr, DJ Curry, Mike Barber, Tommy Spinks, Dennis Morris, 2006-Present 5 Phillip Livas, 2007-Present Career Record Watch Kickoff Returns Erick Franklin ( ) Patrick Jackson ( ) Eric Newman ( ) Derrick Douglas ( ) Phillip Livas (2007-Present) Weldon Brown ( ) Troy Edwards ( ) Zachery Jones ( ) Jonathan Maxwell ( ) Ronnie Williams ( , 1984) Kickoff Return Yardage 1. 1,873 Erick Franklin ( ) 2. 1,742 Phillip Livas (2007-Present) 3. 1,686 Patrick Jackson ( ) 4. 1,418 Eric Newman ( ) 5. 1,373 Derrick Douglas ( ) 6. 1,233 Weldon Brown ( ) 7. 1,154 Charles McDaniel ( ) Troy Edwards ( ) Ronnie Williams ( , 1984) Zachery Jones ( ) Punt Returns Wenford Wilborn ( ) Lawrence Anderson ( ) Corey Brazil ( ) Lifford Jackson ( ) Dean Jackson ( ) Eric Johnson ( ) Butch Daniel (1968) John Simon ( ) Sean Cangelosi ( ) Paul Bland ( ) 27 Phillip Livas (2007-Present) Punt Return Yardage Larry Anderson ( ) Wenford Wilborn ( ) Corey Brazil ( ) Dean Jackson ( ) Butch Daniel (1968) Philip Beck ( ) Eddie Brown ( ) Phillip Livas (2007-Present) Sean Cangelosi ( ) John Simon ( ) All-Purpose Yards 1. 6,048 Troy Edwards ( ) 2. 5,169 Patrick Jackson ( ) 3. 4,852 John Simon ( ) 4. 4,349 Derrick Douglas ( ) 5. 4,067 Phillip Livas (2007-Present) 6. 4,032 Charles McDaniel ( ) 7. 3,698 Curley White ( ) 8. 3,632 Ryan Moats ( ) 9. 3,438 Jason Cooper ( ) 10. 3,252 Bobby Ray Tell ( ) Tackles Glenell Sanders ( ) Doug Landry ( ) Joe McNeely ( ) Eldonta Osborne ( ) Bobby Gray ( ) Fred Dean ( ) Myron Baker ( ) Lance Reed ( ) Antonio Baker (2006-Present) Johnny Robinson ( ) Interceptions Doyle Adams ( ) Wenford Wilborn ( ) John Causey ( ) Larry Griffin ( ) Willie Smith ( ) Demise Loyd ( ) John Noel ( ) Jean Dornier ( ) Antonio Baker (2006-Present) 9. 9 Deon Young (2006-Present) 9. 9 Weldon Brown ( ) 9. 9 James Crockett ( ) 9. 9 Lavon James ( ) 9. 9 James Thaxton ( ) 9. 9 Eldonta Osborne ( ) 9. 9 Glenell Sanders ( ) Sacks Walter Johnson ( ) Johnny Robinson ( ) Mike Wood ( ) Courtney Wallace ( ) Lorenza Baker ( ) Keith Washington Jemelle Cage ( ) D Anthony Smith (2006-Present) Ed Jackson ( ) Doug Tank Landry ( ) LA Tech Football

19 Auburn (7-3) Sept. 5 Louisiana Tech W, Sept. 12 Mississippi State W, Sept. 19 West Virginia W, Sept. 26 Ball State W, Oct. 3 at Tennessee W, Oct. 10 at Arkansas L, Oct. 17 Kentucky L, Oct. 24 at LSU L, Oct. 31 Ole Miss W, Nov. 7 Furman W, Nov. 14 at Georgia 6 p.m. Nov. 28 Alabama 1:30 p.m. All times Central Charting the Opponents Navy (7-3) Sept. 5 at Ohio State L, Sept. 12 Louisiana Tech W, Sept. 19 at Pittsburgh L, Sept. 26 Western Kentucky W, Oct. 3 Air Force W, Oct. 10 at Rice W, Oct. 17 at SMU W, (OT) Oct. 24 Wake Forest W, Oct. 31 Temple L, Nov. 7 at Notre Dame W, Nov. 14 Delaware 2:30 p.m. Nov. 28 at Hawai i 10:05 p.m. Dec. 12 vs. Army (Philadelphia) 1:30 p.m. All times Central Nicholls State (1-8) Sept. 5 at Air Force L, 72-0 Sept. 12 Duquesne W, 14-7 Sept. 19 at Louisiana Tech L, Sept. 26 Jacksonville State L, Oct. 10 at Sam Houston State L, Oct. 17 Texas State L, Oct. 24 at Central Arkansas L, Oct. 31 McNeese State L, Nov. 7 at Stephen F. Austin L, Nov. 14 Northwestern State 1 p.m. Nov. 21 at SE Louisiana 6 p.m. All times Central Hawai i (3-6) Sept. 4 Central Arkansas W, Sept. 12 at Washington State W, Sept. 19 at UNLV L, Sept. 30 at Louisiana Tech L, 27-6 Oct. 10 Fresno State L, Oct. 17 at Idaho L, Oct. 24 Boise State L, 54-9 Oct. 31 at Nevada L, Nov. 7 Utah State W, Nov. 14 New Mexico State 10:05 p.m. Nov. 21 at San Jose State 7 p.m. Nov. 28 Navy 10:05 p.m. Dec. 5 Wisconsin TBA All times Central Nevada (6-3) Sept. 5 at Notre Dame L, 35-0 Sept. 19 at Colorado State L, Sept. 25 Missouri L, Oct. 3 UNLV W, Oct. 9 Louisiana Tech W, Oct. 17 at Utah State W, Oct. 24 Idaho W, Oct. 31 Hawai i W, Nov. 8 at San Jose State L, 62-7 Nov. 14 Fresno State 3 p.m. Nov. 21 at New Mexico State 7 p.m. Nov. 27 at Boise State TBA All times Central New Mexico State (3-6) Sept. 5 Idaho L, 21-6 Sept. 12 Prairie View A&M W, Sept. 19 UTEP L, Sept. 26 at New Mexico W, Oct. 3 at San Diego State L, Oct. 10 Utah State W, Oct. 17 at Louisiana Tech L, 45-7 Oct. 24 Fresno State L, 34-3 Oct. 31 at Ohio State L, 45-0 Nov. 14 at Hawai i 10:05 p.m. Nov. 21 Nevada 7 p.m. Nov. 28 at San Jose State 7 p.m. Dec. 5 at Boise State 2 p.m. All times Central Utah State (2-7) Sept. 3 at Utah L, Sept. 19 at Texas A&M L, Sept. 26 Southern Utah W, Oct. 2 at BYU L, Oct. 10 at New Mexico State L, Oct. 17 Nevada L, Oct. 24 Louisiana Tech W, Oct. 31 at Fresno State L, Nov. 7 at Hawai i L, Nov. 14 San Jose State 2 p.m. Nov. 20 Boise State 8:30 p.m. Nov. 28 at Idaho 4 p.m. All times Central Idaho (7-3) Sept. 5 at New Mexico State W, 21-6 Sept. 12 at Washington L, Sept. 19 San Diego State W, Sept. 26 at Northern Illinois W, Oct. 3 Colorado State W, Oct. 10 at San Jose State W, Oct. 17 Hawai i W, Oct. 24 at Nevada L, Oct. 31 Louisiana Tech W, Nov. 7 Fresno State L, Nov. 14 at Boise State 2 p.m. Nov. 28 Utah State 4 p.m. All times Central Boise State (9-0) Sept. 3 Oregon W, 19-8 Sept. 12 Miami (Ohio) W, 48-0 Sept. 18 at Fresno State W, Sept. 26 at Bowling Green W, Oct. 3 UC-Davis W, Oct. 14 at Tulsa W, Oct. 24 at Hawai i W Oct. 31 San Jose State W, 45-7 Nov. 6 at Louisiana Tech W, Nov. 14 Idaho 2 p.m. Nov. 20 at Utah State 8:30 p.m. Nov. 27 Nevada TBA Dec. 5 New Mexico State 2 p.m. All times Central LSU (7-2) Sept. 5 at Washington W, Sept. 12 Vanderbilt W, 23-9 Sept. 19 UL-Lafayette W, 31-3 Sept. 26 at Mississippi State W, Oct. 3 at Georgia W, Oct. 10 Florida L, 13-3 Oct. 24 Auburn W, Oct. 31 Tulane W, 42-0 Nov. 7 at Alabama L, Nov. 14 Louisiana Tech 7 p.m. Nov. 21 at Ole Miss TBA Nov. 28 Arkansas 7 p.m. All times Central Fresno State (6-3) Sept. 5 UC-Davis W, 51-0 Sept. 12 at Wisconsin L, (2OT) Sept. 18 Boise State L, Sept. 26 at Cincinnati L, Oct. 10 at Hawai i W, Oct. 17 San Jose State W, Oct. 24 at New Mexico State W, 34-3 Oct. 31 Utah State W, Nov. 7 at Idaho W, Nov. 14 at Nevada 3 p.m. Nov. 21 Louisiana Tech 4 p.m. Dec. 5 at Illinois 11:30 a.m. All times Central San Jose State (1-7) Sept. 5 at Southern Cal L, 56-3 Sept. 12 Utah L, Sept. 19 at Stanford L, Sept. 26 Cal Poly W, 19-9 Oct. 10 Idaho L, Oct. 17 at Fresno State L, Oct. 31 at Boise State L, 45-7 Nov. 8 Nevada L, 62-7 Nov. 14 at Utah State 2 p.m. Nov. 21 Hawai i 7 p.m. Nov. 28 New Mexico State 7 p.m. Dec. 5 at Louisiana Tech 1 p.m. All times Central Around the Western Athletic Conference WAC Football WAC Overall Team Record Pct Home Away Streak Record Pct Home Away Neutral Streak Nevada W W6 Boise State W W9 Fresno State W W5 Idaho L L1 Louisiana Tech L L3 New Mexico State L L3 Utah State L L2 Hawai i W W1 San Jose State L L4 Games This Week Nov Louisiana Tech at LSU Nov New Mexico State at Hawai i Nov Fresno State at Nevada Nov San Jose State at Utah State Nov Idaho at Boise State Boise State 45, at Louisiana Tech 35 at Hawai i 49, Utah State 36 Fresno State 31, at Idaho 21 Nevada 62, at San Jose State 7 Last Week s Results 2009 LA Tech Football 19

20 Offense Depth Chart Defense QB 11 Ross Jenkins Jr.-2L 10 Colby Cameron Fr.-RS RB 20 Daniel Porter Sr.-3L 26 Myke Compton Jr.-2L U 43 Dustin Mitchell Sr.-3L 39 Roosevelt Falls Jr.-2L X 9 Cruz Williams Fr.-RS 2 Lyle Fitte Fr.-HS Z 6 Phillip Livas Jr.-2L 2 Lyle Fitte Fr.-HS TE 49 Dennis Morris Sr.-3L 89 Chandler Spence Fr.-RS LT 78 Jordan Mills Fr.-HS 77 Michael Lacy Fr.-RS LG 62 Ben Harris Sr.-3L 57 Kevin Saia Fr.-RS C 60 Lon Roberts Jr.-2L 63 Steven Warner Fr.-SQ RG 63 STeven Warner Fr.-SQ 67 Jared Miles Jr.-2L RT 74 Rob McGill Jr.-2L 76 Cudahy Harmon Jr.-2L RE 97 Kwame Jordan Sr.-1L 93 Christian Lacey So.-1L RT 5 D Anthony Smith Sr.-3L 94 Ramone Randle Jr.-2L LT 90 Mason Hitt Jr.-2L 83 Adrian Logan Sr.-1L LE 91 Matt Broha So.-1L 85 Randy Grigsby Jr.-2L WILL 21 Dominique Faust Jr.-2L 48 Dusty Rust So.-1L MIKE 44 Adrien Cole So.-1L 56 Solomon Randle Fr.-RS SAM 45 Jay Dudley So.-1L 56 Solomon Randle Fr.-RS RC 15 Josh Victorian Jr.-2L 28 Terry Carter So.-1L SS 4 Tank Calais Jr.-2L 31 Chad Boyd Fr.-HS FS 37 C.J. Broades Fr.-HS 47 Javontay Crowe Fr.-HS LC 25 Deon Young Sr.-3L 24 Olajuwon Paige Jr.-TR Pronunciation Guide Matt Broha...BRO-ha C.J. Broades...BRO-dus Tarence Calais...cal-AY Kris Cavitt...KA-vitt Dominique Faust...DAHM-ah-neek FOWST Lyle Fiite...FEET Cudahy Harmon...KUH-duh-hee Kwame Jordan...KWAH-me Phillip Livas...LIE-vas Philip Longino...lon-JEE-noh D Anthony Smith...DEE-an-thuh-nee Kiamni Washington...kuh-MAH-nee Cruz Williams...cruise Specialists K 33 Matt Nelson Fr.-HS 10 John Hinton Fr.-RS P 14 Cade Glasgow Fr.-SQ KR 6 Phillip Livas Jr.-2L 2 Lyle Fitte Fr.-HS PR 6 Phillip Livas Jr.-2L DS 52 Thomas Graham Sr.-3L HO 14 Cade Glasgow Fr.-SQ LA Tech Football

21 Alphabetical Roster 20 Alex Anglin...CB 34 Antonio Baker... S 64 Corbin Best... OL 31 Chad Boyd... CB/S 37 C.J. Broades... S 91 Matt Broha...DE 42 Tristan Broussard... FB 16 Cassetti Brown...CB 88 Sharman Brown...WR 4 Tank Calais... S 10 Colby Cameron...QB 69 Vincent Cano... OL 28 Terry Carter...CB 1 Richie Casey...WR 79 Kris Cavitt... OL 87 Clayton Chambers... TE 44 Adrien Cole... LB 26 Myke Compton...RB 47 Javontay Crowe... S 45 Jay Dudley... LB 22 Tyrone Duplessis...RB 70 Justin Ellis... OL 19 Sumner Ellis... S 41 IK Enemkpali... LB 7 Steven Ensminger...QB 11 DeMarcion Evans...CB 39 Roosevelt Falls... FB 21 Dominique Faust... LB 2 Lyle Fitte...WR 27 Quinn Giles...CB 14 Cade Glasgow... P 52 Thomas Graham...DS 85 Randy Grigsby...DE 24 Andrew Guillot...WR 3 Randy Hardin...QB 76 Cudahy Harmon... OL 98 Eric Harper... TE 62 Ben Harris... OL 10 John Hinton... K 90 Mason Hitt... DT 53 Adam Hymel... OL 82 Jacarri Jackson...WR 42 Kendrick James... LB 11 Ross Jenkins...QB 97 Kwame Jordan...DE Numerical Roster 1 Richie Casey WR 5-11/185 Fr./RS Homer, La. (Homer) 2 Lyle Fitte WR 5-8/185 Fr./HS Port Sulphur, La. (South Plaquemines) 3 Randy Hardin QB 6-0/195 So./TR Jacksonville, Fla. (Southern Miss) 4 Tank Calais S 5-11/205 Jr./2L Patterson, La. (Patterson) 5 D Anthony Smith DT 6-2/300 Sr./3L Pickering, La. (Pickering) 6 Phillip Livas WR 5-8/175 Jr./2L Houma, La. (South Terrebonne) 7 Steven Ensminger QB 6-2/225 Jr./SQ West Monroe La. (Auburn) 8 Shawn Simmons S 6-0/205 Sr./3L New Brunswick, N.J. (New Brunswick) 9 Tym Toussaint S 5-10/190 Jr./SQ Lafayette, La. (Northside) 9 Cruz Williams WR 6-3/195 Fr./RS Little Rock, Ark. (Pulaski Academy) 10 Colby Cameron QB 6-2/190 Fr./RS Newbury Park, Calif. (Newbury Park) 10 John Hinton K 5-10/170 Fr./RS Ruston, La (Ruston) 11 DeMarcion Evans CB 5-8/175 Jr./SQ Bossier City, La. (Airline) 11 Ross Jenkins QB 6-3/212 Jr./2L Houston, Texas (Langham Creek) 14 Cade Glasgow P 6-0/180 Fr./SQ Pflugerville, Texas (Pflugerville) 15 Josh Victorian CB 5-10/185 Jr./2L St. Rose, La. (Destrehan) 15 Hayden Slack WR 5-9/179 Fr./HS Bossier City, La. (Calvary Baptist) 16 Cassetti Brown CB 5-11/180 Fr./HS Leesville, La. (Leesville) 17 Doak Raulston QB 6-2/190 Fr./HS Fort Worth, Texas (All Saints Episcopal) 19 R.P. Stuart WR 6-3/215 So./1L Austin, Texas (Anderson) 20 Alex Anglin CB 5-10/190 Fr./RS Shreveport, La. (Loyola Prep) 20 Daniel Porter RB 5-9/190 Sr./3L Baton Rouge, La. (Istrouma) 21 Dominique Faust LB 5-11/225 Jr./2L Athens, Ga. (Clarke Central) 22 Tyrone Duplessis RB 5-8/185 Fr./HS New Orleans, La. (O.P. Walker) 23 D.J. Morrow RB 5-10/200 Fr./HS Palestine, Texas (Westwood) 24 Olajuwon Paige CB 5-9/185 Jr./TR Aiken, S.C. (Georgia Military) 24 Andrew Guillot WR 5-10/180 Fr./SQ Slidell, La. (Pope John Paul II) 25 Deon Young S 5-11/200 Sr./3L Hattiesburg, Miss. (Oak Grove) 26 Myke Compton RB 5-9/210 Jr./2L Idabell, Okla. (Tucker) 27 Quinn Giles CB 5-10/185 Fr./HS Shreveport, La. (Evangel Christian Acad.) 28 Terry Carter CB 5-10/185 So./1L West Monroe, La. (West Monroe) 30 Drexel Perkins RB 6-0/195 So./1L Geismar, La. (Dutchtown) 31 Chad Boyd DB/S 5-10/190 Fr./HS Westwego, La. (Archbishop Shaw) 33 Matt Nelson K 5-10/155 Fr./HS Cibolo, Texas (Steele) 34 Antonio Baker S 5-11/210 Sr. /3L Amite, La. (Amite) 35 Sumner Ellis S 5-9/190 Jr./SQ Tifton, Ga. (Presbyterian College) 36 Brian White LB 6-1/230 Sr./3L Springhill, La. (Springhill) 37 C.J. Broades S 6-1/205 Fr./HS Texarkana, Texas (Pleasant Grove) 39 Roosevelt Falls FB 6-1/230 Jr./2L Atlanta, Texas (Atlanta) 40 Kiamni Washington LB 6-2/235 Jr./2L Gibson, La. (HL Bourgeois) 41 IK Enemkpali LB 6-1/230 Fr./HS Pflugerville, Texas (Pflugerville) 42 Tristan Broussard FB 5-11/235 Jr./SQ Iberia, La. (New Iberia) 42 Kendrick James LB 6-1/225 Fr./HS New Orleans, La. (O.P. Walker) 43 Dustin Mitchell TE 6-4/255 Sr./3L Lutcher, La. (Lutcher) 44 Adrien Cole LB 5-11/240 So./1L Mobile, Ala. (McGill-Toolen) 2009 LA Tech Football 21

22 Numerical Roster 45 Jay Dudley LB 6-3/225 So./1L Shreveport, La. (Northwood) 46 Rufus Porter LB 6-1/215 Fr./HS Destrehan, La. (Destrehan) 47 Javontay Crowe S 5-11/190 Fr./HS Ruston, La. (Ruston) 48 Dusty Rust LB 6-3/220 So./1L Shreveport, La. (Captain Shreve) 49 Dennis Morris TE 6-2/265 Sr./3L Shreveport, La. (Woodlawn) 52 Thomas Graham DS 5-10/235 Sr./3L Ruston, La. (Ruston) 53 Adam Hymel OL 6-0/280 So./SQ Destrehan, La. (Jesuit) 54 Shakeil Lucas DE 6-2/255 Fr./HS Marrero, La. (L.W. Higgins) 55 Jonathan Zeno DE 6-0/235 Jr./SQ St. Martinville, La. (Louisiana College) 56 Solomon Randle LB 5-11/235 Fr./RS Mobile, Ala. (Leflore Academy) 57 Kevin Saia OL 6-2/300 Fr./RS Geismar, La (Dutchtown) 60 Lon Roberts OL 6-3/285 Jr./2L Kilgore, Texas (Kilgore) 62 Ben Harris OL 6-4/295 Sr./3L Baton Rouge, La. (University Lab) 63 Stephen Warner OL 6-0/300 Fr./SQ Ruston, La. (Ruston) 64 Corbin Best OL 6-2/295 So./SQ Marshall, Texas (Marshall) 66 Matthew Sheppard OL 6-2/305 Fr./HS Marshall, Texas (Marshall) 67 Jared Miles OL 6-3/305 Jr./2L Harvey, La. (Helen Cox) 68 Chris Tusch OL 6-3/275 Jr./SQ Kenner, La. (John Curtis) 69 Vincent Cano OL 6-2/295 Fr./HS Kilgore, Texas (Kilgore) 70 Justin Ellis OL 6-2/330 Fr./HS Monroe, La. (Neville) 72 Will Taylor OL 6-5/295 So./SQ Buckatanna, Miss. (Wayne County) 73 Josh Parrish OL 6-3/280 Fr. /RS Klein, Texas (Klein Collins) 74 Rob McGill OL 6-6/310 Jr./2L Metairie, La. (Ouachita Christian) 76 Cudahy Harmon OL 6-6/310 Jr./2L Tyler, Texas (John Tyler) 77 Michael Lacy OL 6-4/295 Fr./RS Gulfport, Miss. (Gulfport) 78 Jordan Mills OL 6-6/325 Fr./HS Napoleonville, La. (Assumption) 79 Kris Cavitt OL 6-2/290 So./1L Mansfield, Texas (Mansfield Summit) 82 Jacarri Jackson WR 6-2/185 Fr./HS Logansport, La. (Logansport HS) 83 Adrian Logan DT 6-2/260 Sr./1L Coushatta, La. (Red River) 83 Cornelious Nickelson WR 5-11/205 Fr./RS Bossier City, La. (Bossier) 85 Randy Grigsby DE 6-3/245 Jr./2L Ruston, La. (Ruston) 87 Clayton Chambers TE 6-5/250 Jr./1L West Monroe, La. (West Monroe) 88 Sharman Brown WR 6-0/185 Fr./HS Mansfield, Texas (Timberview) 89 Chandler Spence TE 6-3/245 Fr./RS Arlington, Texas (Lamar) 90 Mason Hitt DT 6-1/270 Jr./2L Baton Rouge, La. (Parkview Baptist) 91 Matt Broha DE 6-4/235 So./1L Baton Rouge, La. (Catholic) 92 Philip Longino DT 6-0/260 So./1L Missouri City, Texas (Marshall) 93 Christian Lacey DE 6-1/240 So./1L Harvey, La (Archbishop Shaw) 94 Ramone Randle DT 6-2/ 300 Jr./2L Shreveport, La. (Booker T. Washington) 96 John White DT 6-2/285 Jr./TR Miami, Okla. (Northeast Oklahoma JC) 97 Kwame Jordan DE 6-4/250 Sr./1L Marrero, La. (Fort Scott C.C.) 98 Eric Harper TE 6-4/230 So./1L Marrero, La. (John Ehret) Alphabetical Roster 93 Christian Lacey...DE 77 Michael Lacy... OL 6 Phillip Livas...WR 83 Adrian Logan... DT 92 Philip Longino... DT 54 Shakeil Lucas...DE 74 Rob McGill... OL 67 Jared Miles... OL 78 Jordan Mills... OL 43 Dustin Mitchell... TE 49 Dennis Morris... TE 23 D.J. Morrow...RB 83 Cornelious Nickelson...WR 33 Matthew Nelson... K 34 Olajuwon Paige...CB 73 Josh Parrish... OL 30 Drexel Perkins...RB 20 Daniel Porter...RB 46 Rufus Porter... LB 94 Ramone Randle... DT 56 Solomon Randle... LB 17 Doak Raulston...QB 60 Lon Roberts... OL 48 Dusty Rust... LB 57 Kevin Saia... OL 66 Matthew Sheppard... OL 8 Shawn Simmons... S 15 Hayden Slack...WR 5 D Anthony Smith... DT 89 Chandler Spence... TE 19 R.P. Stuart...WR 72 Will Taylor... OL 9 Tym Toussaint... S 68 Chris Tusch... OL 15 Josh Victorian...CB 63 Stephen Warner... OL 40 Kiamni Washington... LB 36 Brian White... LB 96 John White... DT 9 Cruz Williams...WR 25 Deon Young... S 55 Jonathan Zeno...DE LA Tech Football

23 Louisiana Tech Individual Rushed for 100 yards 132, Daniel Porter vs. NNSU, 10/17/2009 Rushed for 200 yards 224, Ryan Moats vs. Tulsa, 11/13/04 Passed for 300 yards 306, Zac Champion vs. North Texas, 11/4/07 Passed for 400 yards 403, Luke McCown vs. vs. Hawaii, 10/1803 Had 100 yards receiving 126, Dennis Morris vs. NMSU, 10/17/2009 Returned a punt for a touchdown Phillip Livas at Navy (85 yards), 9/12/2009 Returned a kickoff for a touchdown Phillip Livas at Utah State (100 yards), 10/24/2009 Returned a blocked punt for a touchdown Alex Anderson vs. New Mexico St., 11/122/08 Returned a blocked FG for a TD Weldon Brown vs. SE La (50 yds), 9/20/08 Returned an interception for a touchdown Josh Victorian vs. #5 Boise State, 11/6/2009 Intercepted multiple passes 2, Deon Young vs. Nicholls State, 9/19/2009 Rushed for three touchdowns 3, Ryan Moats vs. SMU, 10/16/04 Threw for three touchdown passes 3, Ross Jenkins at Idaho, 10/31/2009 Caught three touchdown passes James Jordan vs. USC, 11/26/99 Kicked three field goals 3, Brad Oestreicher vs. Mississippi State, 8/30/08 Kicked four field goals 4, Brad Oestriecher vs. Idaho, 10/18/08 Had a 70-yard run from scrimmage 72, Phillip Livas vs. Idaho, 10/18/08 Had a 70-yard pass from scrimmage 70, Zac Champion to Phillip Livas, 11/3/07 Had 20 tackles 23, John Noel vs. Central Michigan, 9/14/96 Had 50-yard field goal 50, Brad Oestriecher vs. Mississippi State, 8/30/08 Had 70-yard punt 74, Daryl Altic vs. Ole Miss, 11/14/92 Louisiana Tech Team 300 yards rushing 315 vs. New Mexico State, 10/17/ yards passing 456 vs. Boise State, 10/4/ yards passing 508 vs. Toledo, 10/30/ yards passing 602 vs. Boise State, 10/3/ yards total offense 547 at Idaho, 10/31/ points 50, vs. Nevada, 10/26/02 Scored a safety vs. UL-Monroe, 11/11/00 Posted a shutout 21-0 vs. San Jose State, 11/8/08 Held an opponent under 250 yards total 142, New Mexico State, 10/17/2009 Blocked a punt vs. New Mexico St., 11/22/08 Blocked an extra point attempt at Clemson, 9/30/06 Blocked a field goal attempt Southestern La., 9/20/08 Recorded 30 first downs 30, vs. New Mexico State, 10/17/2009 Multiple defensive touchdowns 2, vs. Utah State 11/15/08 The Last Time It Happened Opponent Individual Rushed for 100 yards 146, Jeremy Avery, Boise State, 11/6/2009 Rushed for 200 yards 295, Dwayne Wright, Fresno State, 12/24/06 Passed for at least 300 yards 354, Kellen Moore, Boise State, 11/6/2009 Passed for at least 400 yards 486, Chase Holbrook, New Mexico St., 11/22/08 Passed for over 500 yards 548, Colt Brennan, Hawaii, 9/8/07 Had 100 yards receiving 110, Titus Young, Boise State, 11/6/ , Austin Pettis, Boise State, 11/6/2009 Returned a punt for a touchdown Rashad Evans, Fresno State, 11/1/08 (56 yards) Returned a kickoff for a touchdown Justin Veltung, Idaho, 10/31/2009 (95 yards) Returned an interception for a touchdown Marquis Powell, Southeastern La., 9/20/08 (51 yards) Returned a fumble for a touchdown Davon House, NMSU, 10/17/2009 (38 yards) Returned a blocked FG for a touchdown Dustin Mouzon, Ole Miss, 10/6/07 (82 yards total) Rushed for three touchdowns 3, Robert Turbin, Utah State, 11/15/08 Threw three touchdown passes 4, Colin Kaepernick, Nevada, 11/29/08 Caught three touchdown passes 3, Rashaun Woods, Oklahoma State, 8/31/02 Kicked three field goals 3, Wes Byrum, Auburn, 9/5/2009 Kicked at least 4 field goals 4, Jeff Turner, Southeastern La., 9/20/08 Had a 70-yard run from scrimmage 87, Jacob Hester, LSU, 11/10/07 Had a 70-yard pass from scrimmage 93, Chris Todd to Terrell Zachery, Auburn, 9/5/ yard field goal 53, Mike Barrow, Idaho, 11/12/05 Opponent Team 300 yards rushing 345, Nevada, 10/9/ yards rushing 476, San Jose State, 10/28/ yards passing 486, New Mexico St., 11/22/ yards passing 507, #5 Boise State, 11/6/ points 58, LSU, 11/10/07 Negative yards rushing -7, Hawai i, 9/30/2009 Scored a safety Kansas State, 9/2/00 Posted a shutout 29-0 by Kansas, 9/6/08 Held Tech under 250 total yards 167, Navy, 9/12/09 Blocked a punt Nevada, 10/9/2009 Blocked an extra point attempt Mississippi State, 8/30/08 Blocked a field goal attempt Northern illinois, 12/28/08* Recorded 30 first downs 32, Hawaii, 9/8/07 *Indicates 2008 Independence Bowl Situationally-Speaking Playing at home Playing on the road Playing on a neutral field Playing at night Playing during the day Tech scores on first possession Opponent scores on first possession Tech scores first Opponent scores first Tech leads after 1st quarter Opponent leads after 1st quarter Tied after 1st quarter Tech leads at halftime Opponent leads at halftime Tied at halftime Tech leads after 3rd quarter Opponent leads after 3rd quarter Games goes to overtime Tech has more total yards Opponent has more total yards Tech has more rushing yards Opponent has more rushing yards Tech has more passing yards Opponent has more passing yards Tech has more turnovers Opponent has more turnovers Teams have equal turnovers Tech has more pentalties Opponent has more penalties Teams have equal penalties Tech has more time of possession Opponent has more time of possession Tech has 100-yard rusher Opponent has 100-yard rusher Tech scores at least 20 points Opponent scores at least 20 points Tech throws for 300 yards Opponent throws for 300 yards Playing on natural grass Playing on artificial surface Tech defense scores Opponent defense scores Tech returns KO/Punt for touchdown Opponent returns KO/Punt for touchdown LA Tech Football 23

24 Game Recaps Game 1 Sept. 5, 2009 Jordan-Hare Stadium Auburn, Ala. Att.: 81,143 Louisiana TEch 3 Auburn 37 Game 2 Sept. 12, 2009 Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium Annapolis, Md. Att.: 29,102 Louisiana TEch 4 Navy 32 Auburn, Ala. - Auburn quarterback Chris Todd connected with Terrell Zachary for a 93-yard touchdown pass early in the third quarter to ignite a strong second half by the Tigers who defeated Louisiana Tech before over 81,143 fans Saturday night at Jordan-Hare Stadium. The Bulldogs stood toe-to-toe with the Tigers (1-0) in the opening two quarters as only a 49-yard Wes Byrum field goal as time expired in the half separated the two teams as Auburn led entering the locker room. However, early in the second half with LA Tech driving, the Tigers defense intercepted Ross Jenkins on their own three-yard line. On a third down and five play following the turnover, Todd hit Zachary on an out-and-up and Zachary raced untouched to the end zone giving Auburn a lead. The Bulldogs would get no closer than 10 points the rest of the game as the Tigers outscored them 24-3 over the final two quarters. Auburn racked up over 500 yards of total offense in the game, including more than 200 on both the ground and through the air. After not surrendering a 100-yard rusher in 2008, the LA Tech defense saw both Ben Tate (20-117) and Onterio McCalebb (22-148) eclipse the plateau. McCalebb became the first Auburn freshman to rush for more than 100 yards in their first career game since Bo Jackson accomplished the feat in The Bulldogs totaled 245 yards of total offense and 19 first downs. Daniel Porter led Tech with 56 yards on 17 carries while Jenkins completed 18-of-33 passes for 149 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Jenkins started the game hitting on his first 10 attempts, a career best, as his first incompletion didn t occur until less than four minutes remaining in the second quarter. Score by Quarters Total Records Louisiana Tech (0-1) Navy (1-0) Scoring Summary First Quarter AU 09:24 Wes Byrum 25 yd field goal : TECH 05:00 Morris,Dennis 19 yd pass from Jenkins,Ross (Nelson,Matt kick) : AU 01:33 Kodi Burns 1 yd run (Wes Byrum kick) : Second Quarter TECH 00:23 Nelson,Matt 20 yd field goal : AU 00:00 Wes Byrum 49 yd field goal : Third Quarter AU 10:59 Terrell Zachery 93 yd pass from Chris Todd (Wes Byrum kick) : AU 04:28 Wes Byrum 47 yd field goal : TECH 00:52 Nelson,Matt 46 yd field goal : Fourth Quarter AU 12:45 Darvin Adams 17 yd pass from Chris Todd (Wes Byrum kick) : AU 05:27 O. McCalebb 3 yd run (Wes Byrum kick) : Annapolis, Md. - Louisiana Tech built a 14-point lead and then watched it disappear in a loss to Navy Saturday afternoon at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. The Bulldogs jumped out to a 14-0 advantage less than six minutes into the game compliments of a Daniel Porter three-yard touchdown run and a Phillip Livas 85-yard punt return before Navy scored 32 unanswered points as LA Tech fell to 0-2 on the season. Tech marched 74 yards on 10 plays on its opening possession as Porter gave the Bulldogs a 7-0 lead on the three-yard run with 11:15 to play in the first quarter. Quarterback Ross Jenkins orchestrated the drive, completing 6-of-7 passes for 74 yards, including a key 27-yard completion to RP Stuart down to the Navy three-yard line on a third-and-16 play. After a three-and-out by the Midshipmen, Livas provided the Bulldog faithful an electrifying 85-yard punt return for a touchdown. Livas fielded the punt on the Bulldogs 15-yard line, burst up the middle and then took it outside racing untouched down the Bulldog sideline for an 85-yard punt return for a touchdown and a 14-0 lead. The punt return for a score was the third of Livas career, tying him with Larry Anderson for the most in Bulldog history. It was also his fifth kick return (punt + kickoff) for a score, also tying Anderson for the most in the record book. It was the fifth longest punt return in Bulldog history and Livas career long. It was also the first punt return for a touchdown allowed by Navy since Aug. 30, However, it would be the final offensive fireworks of the day for Tech which recorded only 167 total yards on the day, only 51 coming in the second half. Jenkins finished the game 18-of-29 for 156 yards and one interception. Defensively, Antonio Baker recorded a game-high 12 tackles for LA Tech. Score by Quarters Total Records Louisiana Tech (0-2) Navy (1-1) Scoring Summary First Quarter TECH 11:15 Porter,Daniel 3 yd run (Nelson,Matt kick) : TECH 09:02 Livas,Phillip 85 yd punt return (Nelson,Matt kick) NAVY 04:31 Buckley, Joe 43 yd field goal : NAVY 01:33 Finnerty, Cory 16 yd run (Buckley, Joe kick) : Second Quarter NAVY 11:10 Dobbs, Ricky 3 yd run (Zingler, Greg rush) : Third Quarter Fourth Quarter NAVY 10:31 Curry, Marcus 3 yd run (Buckley, Joe kick) : NAVY 05:50 Dobbs, Ricky 2 yd run (Buckley, Joe kick) : TECH AU FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFF. PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time 31:23 28:37 Third-Down Conversions 5 of 14 8 of 13 Fourth-Down Conversions 1 of 1 0 of 0 Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards RUSHING: Louisiana Tech-Porter,Daniel 17-56; Jenkins,Ross 10-36; Duplessis,T. 5-6; Morrow,D. J. 1-6; Compton,Myke 1-2; Livas,Phillip 1-1; Fitte,Lyle 1-minus 2; TEAM 1-minus 9. Auburn-O. McCalebb ; Ben Tate ; Kodi Burns 8-23; Terrell Zachery 1-10; Chris Todd 1-3. PASSING: Louisiana Tech-Jenkins,Ross Auburn-Chris Todd ; Kodi Burns RECEIVING: Louisiana Tech-Livas,Phillip 5-43; Tuminello,H. 3-26; Morris,Dennis 2-30; Fitte,Lyle 2-17; Porter,Daniel 2-13; Mitchell,Dustin 1-8; Stuart,R.P. 1-7; Linwood,Adrian 1-5; Morrow,D. J Auburn-Mario Fannin 8-82; Darvin Adams 4-65; Terrell Zachery 3-98; Ben Tate TECH NAVY FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFF. PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time 18:49 41:11 Third-Down Conversions 4 of 11 7 of 14 Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 1 2 of 3 Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards RUSHING: Louisiana Tech-Porter,Daniel 10-44; Duplessis,T. 1-3; Livas,Phillip 1-minus 3; Jenkins,Ross 5-minus 33. Navy-Curry, Marcus ; Dobbs, Ricky 25-47; Teich, Alexande 9-32; Finnerty, Cory 3-23; Stukel, Mike 3-19; Doyle, Bobby 4-17; Murray, Vince 4-13; Greene, Gee Gee 5-12; Eddington, Jord 1-3. PASSING: Louisiana Tech-Jenkins,Ross Navy-Dobbs, Ricky RECEIVING: Louisiana Tech-Tuminello,H. 4-29; Porter,Daniel 4-24; Stuart,R.P. 3-43; Morris,Dennis 3-26; Morrow,D.J. 2-21; Livas,Phillip 1-8; Linwood,Adrian 1-5. Navy- Washington, Mar 2-51; Myers, Gary 1-38; Schupp, Mike 1-12; Teich, Alexande LA Tech Football

25 Game Recaps Game 3 Sept. 19, 2009 Joe Aillet Stadium Ruston, La. Att.: 19,400 Nicholls State 3 Louisiana Tech 37 Game 4 Sept. 30, 2009 Joe Aillet Stadium Ruston, La. Att.: 21,263 Hawai i 6 Louisiana Tech 27 RUSTON, La. - Ross Jenkins passed for a career-high 357 yards and two scores to lead Louisiana Tech to a win over Nicholls State before 19,400 fans at Joe Aillet Stadium Saturday night. The Bulldogs (1-2) blew open a close game by scoring three touchdowns in the third quarter as Tech improved to 4-0 all-time against the Colonels (1-2). After struggling offensively in the second half of the first two games of the year, Louisiana Tech erupted by scoring five touchdowns over the final 30 minutes of action, with all five coming on consecutive possessions. Jenkins ended the night completing 21-of-30 passes for 357 yards and two scores without throwing an interception. It marked the first 300-plus yard passing game by a Bulldog quarterback since Zac Champion threw for 305 yards in a win over North Texas in Tech s defense forced four turnovers on the night, including an interception by Antonio Baker in the third quarter. It was Baker s ninth interception of his career, moving him into a tie for ninth place in the Bulldog record books. Tyrone Duplessis led all running backs with 71 yards rushing on eight carries while D.J. Morrow tallied 49 yards on eight carries and one touchdown. Livas and Morris led Tech with 85 yards receiving on four catches each while tight end Dustin Mitchell added four receptions for 53 yards. Tech totaled 558 yards of total offense compared to 271 yards by Nicholls State. RUSTON, La. - The game was promoted as a Red Out. Most of the experts expected an offensive shoot out. But in the end, Louisiana Tech turned the lights out as it pulled away in the second half for a 27-6 win over Hawaii before 21,260 fans at Joe Aillet Stadium Wednesday night. Tech (2-2, 1-0 WAC) used a tenacious defensive effort in the victory as the Bulldogs recorded seven sacks, held the nation s top rated passing attack to only 308 yards and held Hawaii without a touchdown for the first time in 63 games. Bulldog running back Daniel Porter broke out of an early season slump and rushed for 160 yards and two scores as he led a Tech ground game that amassed 352 yards and averaged more than 6.0 yards per carry. Freshman tailback Tyrone Duplessis added a career-high 75 yards in the win. However, the story of the night was the Bulldog defense. Hawaii (2-2, 0-1 WAC) entered the contest averaging 32.0 points and yards per game, but the Warriors never got a rhythm offensively thanks to the effort of the Tech defensive unit. Hawaii managed only two Scott Enos first half field goals as the Bulldog defense came up with a couple of big plays inside their own five-yard line. Defensively, Tech was led by Tank Calais (8 tackles), Antonio Baker (7 tackles, 1 FF) and D Anthony Smith (3 tackles, 2 sacks). The Bulldogs outgained Hawaii 449 to 301 and held Hawaii to negative seven yards rushing, the first time Tech has held an opponent to negative rushing yards since Score by Quarters Total Records Nicholls State (1-2) Louisiana Tech (1-2) Scoring Summary First Quarter TECH 12:03 Nelson,Matt 24 yd field goal : NICH 09:20 Schexnayder, Ro 48 yd field goal : Second Quarter TECH 14:55 Porter,Daniel 2 yd run (Nelson,Matt kick) : TECH 01:19 Nelson,Matt 44 yd field goal : Third Quarter TECH 13:57 Morrow,D.J. 9 yd run (Nelson,Matt kick) : TECH 12:17 Young,Deon 32 yd interception return (Nelson,Matt kick) TECH 04:47 Morris,Dennis 37 yd pass from Jenkins,Ross (Nelson,Matt kick) : Fourth Quarter TECH 14:24 Tuminello,H. 6 yd pass from Jenkins,Ross (Nelson,Matt kick) : NICH 10:47 Witt, Jacob 24 yd run (Schexnayder, Ro kick) : TECH 08:27 Cameron,Colby 1 yd run (Nelson,Matt kick) : NICH 03:50 Schexnayder, Ro 42 yd field goal 4-4 1: Score by Quarters Total Records Hawai i (1-3, 0-1 WAC) Louisiana Tech (2-2, 1-0 WAC) Scoring Summary First Quarter UH 06:32 Enos,S. 36 yd field goal : TECH 02:39 Porter,Daniel 3 yd run (Nelson,Matt kick) : Second Quarter TECH 05:39 Nelson,Matt 28 yd field goal : UH 00:08 Enos,S. 18 yd field goal : Third Quarter TECH 12:02 Porter,Daniel 1 yd run (Nelson,Matt kick) : TECH 02:22 Compton,Myke 6 yd run (Nelson,Matt kick) : Fourth Quarter TECH 12:05 Nelson,Matt 26 yd field goal : NSU TECH FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFF. PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time 28:51 31:09 Third-Down Conversions 1 of 10 8 of 13 Fourth-Down Conversions 1 of 1 0 of 1 Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards RUSHING: Nicholls State-Meeks, Marlin 11-44; Witt, Jacob 7-41; Robinson, Anton 2-30; Johnson, Brando 8-23; McCreary, Justi 2-10; Moore, Earvin 2-8; Hopson, Trey 3-7; Williams, A.J. 3-3; Caston, LaQuint 1-minus 2. Louisiana Tech-Duplessis,T. 8-71; Morrow,D.J. 8-49; Porter,Daniel 13-34; Livas,Phillip 3-24; Compton,Myke 2-7; Cameron,Colby 1-1; Jenkins,Ross 3-1; TEAM 2-minus 2. PASSING: Nicholls State-Witt, Jacob ; Caston, LaQuint Louisiana Tech- Jenkins,Ross ; Cameron,Colby RECEIVING: Nicholls State-Robinson, Anton 8-101; Tate, Donovan 1-6; Williams, A.J Louisiana Tech-Morris,Dennis 4-85; Livas,Phillip 4-85; Mitchell,Dustin 4-53; Tuminello,H. 3-21; Linwood,Adrian 2-38; Porter,Daniel 2-36; Stuart,R. P. 1-30; Williams,Cruz 1-16; Duplessis,T UH TECH FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFF. PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time 24:20 35:40 Third-Down Conversions 5 of 12 7 of 14 Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 2 1 of 1 Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards RUSHING: Hawai i-green,a. 3-7; Wright-Jackson 1-2; Rego,J. 1-0; Alexander,G. 9-minus 1; Moniz,B. 2-minus 15. Louisiana Tech-Porter,Daniel ; Duplessis,T ; Livas,Phillip 3-52; Compton,Myke 6-35; Jenkins,Ross 6-19; Stuart,R.P. 1-13; TEAM 2-minus 2. PASSING: Hawai i-alexander,g ; Moniz,B Louisiana Tech- Jenkins,Ross RECEIVING: Hawai i-pilares,k. 8-60; Pollard,R. 7-84; Salas,G ; Bradley,R Louisiana Tech-Duplessis,T. 4-42; Livas,Phillip 2-12; Porter,Daniel 2-11; Stuart,R.P. 1-11; Williams,Cruz 1-8; Morris,Dennis 1-6; Linwood,Adrian 1-4; Spence,Chandler LA Tech Football 25

26 Game Recaps Game 5 Oct. 9, 2009 Mackay Stadium Reno, Nev. Att.: 11,975 Louisiana Tech 4 Nevada 37 Game 6 Oct. 17, 2009 Joe Aillet Stadium Ruston, La. Att.: 20,773 New Mexico State 7 Louisiana Tech 45 RENO, Nev. - Colin Kaepernick threw for three touchdowns and ran for two more scores to lead Nevada to a win over Louisiana Tech Friday night at Mackay Stadium. For the third time in their three losses this year, the Bulldogs (2-3, 1-1 WAC) scored a touchdown on their opening possession of the game as senior running back Daniel Porter scored on a 15-yard run with 14:16 to play in the first quarter. Porter s touchdown was set up after Phillip Livas returned the opening kickoff 84 yards to the Nevada 15-yard line. The score was Porter s 22nd of his career and one of the few bright spots for the Bulldogs. Porter moved into seventh place in the Tech record books in rushing yards, passing Garlon Powell. Porter ended the game with 99 yards and two scores on 11 carries. The win marked the fifth straight victory by Nevada over Louisiana Tech as the Wolf Pack increased their series lead to 6-4. It was also the 200th career win for Wolf Pack Hall of Fame coach Chris Ault. Nevada racked up 511 yards of offense, including 345 yards on the ground led by Vai Taua s 107 yards, Kaepernick s 89 yards and Luke Lippincott s 57 yards. Kaepernick also completed 15-of-21 passes for 166 yards and three scores. LA Tech managed 256 yards of total offense. In addition to Porter s night, Myke Compton rushed for 48 yards on 11 carries. Jenkins struggled, completing only 8-of-17 passes for 129 yards and one interception. RUSTON, La. - Louisiana Tech quarterback Ross Jenkins tossed three touchdowns and Daniel Porter recorded a 100-yard rushing day as the Bulldogs defeated New Mexico State 45-7 before a homecoming crowd of 20,773 fans at Joe Aillet Stadium Saturday afternoon. While the LA Tech offense was clicking on all cylinders, the Bulldogs defense was stifling holding New Mexico State (3-4, 1-2 WAC) to 142 total yards of offense and zero offensive touchdowns - the Aggies lone score came on a 38-yard fumble return late in the game. One week after struggling in a lopsided loss at Nevada, head coach Derek Dooley s team got off to a fast start and never looked back in winning for the third time in three tries at home this season. Jenkins, who was under heavy criticism during the week for the Bulldogs offensive struggles in the loss to Nevada, completed 11-of-19 passes for 204 yards and three scores before departing the game with just over three minutes to play in the third quarter. His main target throughout the contest was senior tight end Dennis Morris, who finished with careerhighs in receptions (6), yards (126) and touchdowns (2). For the day, Tech totaled 540 yards of total offense yards on the ground and 225 through the air - and 30 first downs while holding the Aggies to only 142 yards and six first downs. Dominique Faust led Tech with six tackles, including a career-high 1.5 sacks, while Adrien Cole, Antonio Baker, Kwame Jordan and Tank Calais each added five tackles. Calais and Paige added interceptions while Deon Young recorded his first career fumble recovery. Freshman punter Cade Glasgow averaged 45.4 yards per punt, including a career-long 67 yard punt late in the second quarter - the fifth longest punt in Bulldog history. True freshman Chad Boyd and sophomore Adrien Cole led the Tech defense with 10 tackles each while Cole also recorded his first career sack. Score by Quarters Total Records Louisiana Tech (1-1 WAC) Nevada (1-0 WAC) Scoring Summary First Quarter TECH 14:16 Porter,Daniel 15 yd run (Nelson,Matt kick) : NEV 04:34 Puloka Jr., T. 3 yd pass from Kaepernick, C. (Drake, Ricky kick) : NEV 00:29 Kaepernick, C. 5 yd run (Drake, Ricky kick) : Second Quarter NEV 10:22 Drake, Ricky 40 yd field goal : Score by Quarters Total Records New Mexico State (1-2 WAC) Louisiana Tech (2-1 WAC) Scoring Summary First Quarter TECH 08:56 Nelson,Matt 26 yd field goal : TECH 04:07 Compton,Myke 10 yd run (Nelson,Matt kick) : Second Quarter TECH 09:00 Jenkins,Ross 1 yd run (Nelson,Matt kick) : TECH 00:57 Morris,Dennis 29 yd pass from Jenkins,Ross (Nelson,Matt kick) : Third Quarter NEV 10:15 Wimberly, B. 24 yd pass from Kaepernick, C. (Drake, Ricky kick failed) : TECH 09:56 Porter,Daniel 64 yd run (Nelson,Matt kick) : NEV 01:57 Kaepernick, C. 67 yd run (Drake, Ricky kick) : Fourth Quarter NEV 14:49 Green, Virgil 3 yd pass from Kaepernick, C. (Drake, Ricky kick) 1-3 0: TECH NEV FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFF. PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time 23:56 36:04 Third-Down Conversions 4 of 12 8 of 14 Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 1 0 of 0 Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards RUSHING: Louisiana Tech-Porter,Daniel 11-99; Compton,Myke 11-48; Duplessis,T. 5-0; Jenkins,Ross 5-minus 20. Nevada-Taua, Vai ; Kaepernick, C ; Lippincott, L ; Wellington, C. 1-47; Randall, C. 2-20; Ball, Mike 3-17; Mark, Lampford 2-10; Lantrip, Tyler 2-minus 2. PASSING: Louisiana Tech-Jenkins,Ross Nevada-Kaepernick, C ; Lantrip, Tyler RECEIVING: Louisiana Tech-Mitchell,Dustin 2-21; Williams,Cruz 1-41; Stuart,R.P. 1-31; Compton,Myke 1-27; Porter,Daniel 1-8; Linwood,Adrian 1-3; Livas,Phillip 1-minus 2. Nevada-Wimberly, B. 5-73; Session, Tray 3-27; Wellington, C. 2-34; Green, Virgil 2-19; Lippincott, L. 1-14; Puloka Jr., T. 1-3; Taua, Vai 1-minus 4. Third Quarter TECH 11:07 Linwood,Adrian 32 yd pass from Jenkins,Ross (Nelson,Matt kick) : TECH 06:42 Morris,Dennis 16 yd pass from Jenkins,Ross (Nelson,Matt kick) : Fourth Quarter TECH 09:15 Fitte,Lyle 26 yd run (Nelson,Matt kick) : NMSU 04:56 House, Davon 38 yd fumble recovery (Hughes, Kyle kick) 7-45 NMSU TECH FIRST DOWNS 6 30 RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFF. PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time 25:14 34:46 Third-Down Conversions 2 of 11 8 of 16 Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 0 2 of 2 Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards RUSHING: New Mexico State-Smith, Seth 13-32; Fleming, Jeff 4-21; Glynn, Tonny 4-12; Coleman, Donyae 1-9; Walls, Trevor 1-2; TEAM 2-minus 2. Louisiana Tech-Porter,Daniel ; Fitte,Lyle 3-51; Jenkins,Ross 8-35; Duplessis,T. 9-31; Morrow,D.J. 8-25; Stuart,R.P. 2-17; Livas,Phillip 2-13; Compton,Myke 2-10; Linwood,Adrian 1-2; Cameron,Colby 1-0; TEAM 1-minus 1. PASSING: New Mexico State-Walls, Trevor ; Fleming, Jeff Louisiana Tech-Jenkins,Ross ; Cameron,Colby RECEIVING: New Mexico State-Anderson, M. 3-29; Lee, Todd 2-13; Glynn, Tonny 2-8; Smith, Seth 2-0; Nelson, Kyle 1-7; Hipp, Kyle 1-4; Coleman, Donyae 1-4; Preston, D Louisiana Tech-Morris,Dennis 6-126; Livas,Phillip 3-29; Linwood,Adrian 2-40; Mitchell,Dustin 1-14; Williams,Cruz 1-12; Spence,Chandler LA Tech Football

27 Game Recaps Game 8 Oct. 31, 2009 Kibbie Dome Moscow, Idaho Att.: 15,236 Game 7 Oct. 24, 2009 Romney Stadium Logan, Utah Att.: 14,229 Louisiana Tech 21 Louisiana Tech 34 Utah State 23 Idaho 35 LOGAN, Utah - Louisiana Tech s road struggles continued Saturday afternoon as Utah State downed the Bulldogs at Romney Stadium. Tech (3-4, 2-2 WAC) fell for the fourth time in four road games this season although unlike the first three road losses, this game came down to the final possession. Trailing 23-7 after three quarter, the Bulldogs scored two fourth quarter touchdowns to make it a one possession game. Trailing with 4:01 to play, the Bulldogs took over possession on its own 16-yard line following a Utah State punt. After two first downs moved the football to the Tech 45-yard line, Tech found itself looking at a third down and nine when Jenkins hit a wide open Dustin Mitchell on an out route. However, after making the catch, Mitchell tripped and fell to the turf at midfield, setting up a fourth down and five play. Jenkins dropped back and under the Aggies all out blitz, fired a pass downfield that was off the fingertips of intended receiver Adrian Linwood as Utah State took over and ran out the clock. With a 10-0 deficit, Phillip Livas fielded the ball five yards deep in the endzone, headed straight up field, broke the initial line of Utah State defenders cut back towards the middle of the field and outraced four Aggie defenders for a 100-yard touchdown return. Matt Nelson s extra point made the score 10-7 Utah State. The 100-yard return tied the school record with five other Bulldog players, the last being Patrick Jackson against Fresno State in It was also Livas sixth return (3 kickoffs, 3 punts) for a touchdown in his career, breaking the old record of five set by Larry Anderson in the 1970s. Facing a third and goal from the Aggies 20-yard line, Jenkins hit a wide open Dennis Morris down the right hash mark for the score, closing the gap to with 6:15 to play. On the tying two-point conversion attempt, Jenkins overthrew Stuart in the back of the endzone as the Aggies held onto a two-point lead, setting up the final few minutes of the game. Jenkins ended the game completing 17-of-26 passes for 155 yards with two scores and one interception, although 121 of the yards came in the final quarter when the Bulldogs scored two touchdowns to make a game of it. After being outgained 329 to 108 through the first three quarters, Tech outgained Utah State in the fourth and final quarter. Stuart ( TD) and Cruz Williams (3-31) led all Tech receivers while Daniel Porter led the Bulldog rushing attack with 68 yards on 18 carries. Jay Dudley posted a career day for Tech, recording 15 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss and one sack while Adrien Cole added 12 tackles and one TFL. Score by Quarters 1 Louisiana Tech 0 Utah State Total Records 3-4 (2-2 WAC) 2-5 (1-2 WAC) Scoring Summary Second Quarter USU 13:31 S. Morrison 41 yd pass from Diondre Borel (Chris Ulinski kick) USU 11:00 Chris Ulinski 28 yd field goal TECH 10:45 Livas,Phillip 100 yd kickoff return (Nelson,Matt kick) USU 08:16 Derrvin Speight 44 yd run (Chris Ulinski kick) USU 00:17 Chris Ulinski 27 yd field goal :44 2: :29 0: Third Quarter USU 05:21 Chris Ulinski 40 yd field goal : Fourth Quarter TECH 10:38 Stuart,R.P. 26 yd pass from Jenkins,Ross (Livas,Phillip pass) TECH 06:15 Morris,Dennis 20 yd pass from Jenkins,Ross (Jenkins,Ross pass failed) :37 3: FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFF. PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards TECH USU :00 29:00 4 of 14 5 of 19 0 of 1 0 of LA Tech Football RUSHING: Louisiana Tech-Porter,Daniel 18-68; Livas,Phillip 4-37; Compton,Myke 6-19; Stuart,R. P. 1-16; Duplessis,T. 3-11; Jenkins,Ross 6-minus 33. Utah State-Robert Turbin 22-94; Derrvin Speight 4-44; Diondre Borel 6-14; Michael Smith 2-8; Team 3-minus 3. PASSING: Louisiana Tech-Jenkins,Ross Utah State-Diondre Borel ; S. Morrison RECEIVING: Louisiana Tech-Porter,Daniel 5-4; Stuart,R.P. 3-45; Williams,Cruz 3-31; Falls,Roosevelt 2-32; Linwood,Adrian 2-18; Morris,Dennis 1-20; Mitchell,Dustin 1-5. Utah State-S. Morrison 6-72; Robert Turbin 4-45; Eric Moats 2-25; Mikhail Morgan 1-16; Omar Sawyer 1-11; Xavier Bowman 1-7; Kellen Bartlett 1-6; Nnamdi Gwacham 1-6. MOSCOW, Idaho - Louisiana Tech true freshman Matt Nelson s 56-yard field goal attempt on the last play of the game was wide right as Idaho defeated the Bulldogs Saturday afternoon in Western Athletic Conference action at the Kibbie Dome. After Idaho took the one-point lead on a two-yard run by Vandal running back De Maundray Woolridge with 52 seconds to play, redshirt freshman quarterback Colby Cameron led the Bulldogs 36-yards to set up the game-winning attempt. Tech (3-5, 2-3 WAC) lost for the fifth time in five road games while Idaho (7-2, 4-1) kept its impressive season intact. The Vandals led for only 2 minutes and 51 seconds of the 60-minute game but ended the game with the one-point victory. The Bulldogs almost came away with the victory despite the fact that at least eight players listed on the two-deep either missed the entire game or a large portion of it due to injury. After Idaho opened the game with a 94-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, Tech responded by scoring 21 straight in the first quarter. Jenkins ended the game completing 17-of-30 passes for 219 yards and three touchdowns while Cameron was 10-for-16 for 110 yards and no scores. Tech outgained Idaho 547 to 462 in total offense, including 329 yards through the air and 218 yards on the ground. Livas led Tech on the ground with 69 yards while Porter added 52, and DJ Morrow 49. Williams led all Tech receivers with four receptions for 82 yards and two scores. RP Stuart added a career-high six receptions for 73 yards. Score by Quarters 1 Louisiana Tech 21 Idaho Total Records 3-5 (2-3 WAC) 7-2 (4-1 WAC) Scoring Summary First Quarter IDAHO 14:45 Justin Veltung 94 yd kickoff return (Trey Farquhar kick) TECH 13:01 Williams,Cruz 17 yd pass from Jenkins,Ross (Nelson,Matt kick) 5-47 TECH 09:27 Porter,Daniel 3 yd run (Nelson,Matt kick) 8-80 TECH 02:48 Morris,Dennis 10 yd pass from Jenkins,Ross (Nelson,Matt kick) :34 2:37 4: First Quarter IDAHO 14:49 Max Komar 36 yd pass from Nathan Enderle (Trey Farquhar kick) TECH 06:19 Williams,Cruz 20 yd pass from Jenkins,Ross (Nelson,Matt kick) :59 3: Third Quarter IDAHO 10:38 Max Komar 32 yd pass from Nathan Enderle (Trey Farquhar kick) : Fourth Quarter TECH 14:57 Compton,Myke 1 yd run (Nelson,Matt kick failed) IDAHO 05:51 D. Woolridge 1 yd run (Trey Farquhar kick) IDAHO 00:52 D. Woolridge 2 yd run (Trey Farquhar kick) :35 1:38 2: FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFF. PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards TECH USU :10 26:50 12 of 19 4 of 12 0 of 0 3 of RUSHING: Louisiana Tech-Livas,Phillip 373; Morrow,D.J. 8-54; Porter,Daniel 11-47; Cameron,Colby 6-24; Compton,Myke 7-16; Duplessis,T. 8-15; TEAM 1-minus 1; Stuart,R.P. 1minus 1; Jenkins,Ross 2-minus 5. Idaho-Deonte Jackson 7-57; P. McCarty 8-35; Shiloh Keo 1-32; Kama Bailey 1-12; D. Woolridge 6-11; Nathan Enderle 4-minus 13. PASSING: Louisiana Tech-Jenkins,Ross ; Cameron,Colby ; TEAM Idaho-Nathan Enderle ; TEAM RECEIVING: Louisiana Tech-Stuart,R.P. 673; Morris,Dennis 5-64; Williams,Cruz 4-82; Fitte,Lyle 4-35; Livas,Phillip 3-30; Porter,Daniel 1-22; Duplessis,T. 1-12; Morrow,D.J. 1-5; Mitchell,Dustin 1-1; Compton,Myke 1-1. IdahoMax Komar 7-133; Daniel Hardy 4-54; Preston Davis 4-39; Eric Greenwood 3-25; Maurice Shaw 3-19; P. McCarty 2-42; Peter Bjorvik 1-8; Justin Veltung

28 Game 9 Nov. 6, 2009 Joe Aillet Stadium Ruston, La. Att.: 23,240 #5 Boise State 45 Louisiana Tech 35 Game Recaps RUSTON, La. - Kellen Moore passed for 354 yards and three touchdowns to give fifth-ranked Boise State a win over Louisiana Tech before 23,240 fans at Joe Aillet Stadium Friday night. Moore s 12-yard touchdown to Austin Pettis with 7:41 to play in the game gave the Broncos some breathing room as LA Tech had cut a 20-point halftime deficit down to after a pair of third quarter scores and a five-yard touchdown from Ross Jenkins to Dennis Morris with 14:07 to play in the game. Boise State (9-0, 4-0 WAC) sealed the win on a Jeremy Avery 44-yard touchdown run that gave the Broncos a lead with 4:52 to play after LA Tech failed to convert a fourth and six play with just over five minutes to play in the game. The first half was anything but a fight as Boise State held the Bulldogs to a mere 64 yards of total offense, with 68 of that coming on a seven-play scoring drive on the second possession of the game. Daniel Porter capped the drive with a oneyard run at the 8:14 mark, giving LA Tech an early 7-3 lead. However, the Bulldogs managed zero first downs and had seven three-and-outs on their other first half possessions while Boise State racked up 27 points and 219 yards. The Broncos recorded touchdowns on a two-yard pass to Richie Brockel, a 2-yard run by Doug Martin and a 40-yard pass to Titus Young as well as a 34-yard Kyle Brotzman field goal - his second of the opening half as Boise State led 27-7 at intermission. Boise State appeared ready to put the game away on their opening drive of the third quarter when Moore made an ill-advised pass under heavy pressure from D Anthony Smith that was plucked out of the air by Tech cornerback Josh Victorian and returned 75-yards down the Bulldog sideline for a score, cutting the deficit to For Tech, Jenkins completed 10-of-19 passes for 114 yards, one score and one interception while rushing for 19 yards and one score. Porter led Tech on the ground with 92 yards on 24 carries while Morris led the Bulldog receivers with 78 yards and one score on five carries. Defensively, freshman CJ Broades recorded a career-high 10 tackles while Victorian added nine and Deon Young and Tank Calais each tallied eight. The Bulldogs played the majority of the game without senior safety Antonio Baker, who suffered an injury on the first possession of the game. Score by Quarters Total Records Boise State (4-0 WAC) Louisiana Tech (2-4 WAC) Scoring Summary First Quarter BSU 10:57 Brotzman,Kyle 29 yd field goal : TECH 08:14 Porter,Daniel 1 yd run (Nelson,Matt kick) : BSU 05:03 Brotzman,Kyle 34 yd field goal : BSU 00:44 Brockel,Richie 2 yd pass from Moore,Kellen (Brotzman,Kyle kick) : Second Quarter BSU 13:52 Martin,Doug 2 yd run (Brotzman,Kyle kick) 2-3 0: BSU 07:35 Young,Titus 40 yd pass from Moore,Kellen (Brotzman,Kyle kick) : Third Quarter TECH 13:12 Victorian,Josh 75 yd interception return (Nelson,Matt kick) BSU 06:31 Brotzman,Kyle 25 yd field goal : TECH 01:30 Jenkins,Ross 9 yd run (Nelson,Matt kick) : Fourth Quarter TECH 14:07 Morris,Dennis 5 yd pass from Jenkins,Ross (Nelson,Matt kick) : BSU 07:41 Pettis,Austin 12 yd pass from Moore,Kellen (Shoemaker,Tyle pass) : BSU 04:52 Avery,Jeremy 44 yd run (Brotzman,Kyle kick) : TECH 02:49 Compton,Myke 1 yd run (Nelson,Matt kick) : BSU TECH FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFF. PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time 33:01 26:59 Third-Down Conversions 5 of 12 6 of 16 Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 0 1 of 2 Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards RUSHING: Boise State-Avery,Jeremy ; Young,Titus 2-7; Martin,Doug 4-2; TM 1-minus 1; Kaiserman,Matt 2-minus 1. Louisiana Tech-Porter,Daniel 24-92; Compton,Myke 6-20; Jenkins,Ross 8-19; Livas,Phillip 3-10; Cameron,Colby 2-minus 5. PASSING: Boise State-Moore,Kellen Louisiana Tech-Jenkins,Ross ; Cameron,Colby RECEIVING: Boise State-Pettis,Austin 9-105; Young,Titus 8-110; Efaw,Kyle 4-70; Shoemaker,Tyle 3-46; Avery,Jeremy 2-9; Burroughs,Mitc 1-12; Brockel,Richie 1-2. Louisiana Tech-Morris,Dennis 5-78; Williams,Cruz 1-14; Fitte,Lyle 1-9; Stuart,R.P. 1-9; Mitchell,Dustin 1-4; Livas,Phillip LA Tech Football