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2 MEDIA LSU HISTORY HONORS RECORDS REVIEW PREVIEW COACHES PLAYERS THIS IS LSU THE CHAMPIONS INTRO 47 Dustin Adams Linebacker So. Sqd. Portland, Texas Portland HS Enters second season with the Tigers after earning a spot on the squad last year as a walk-on Contributor to the LSU scout squad as a linebacker for the Tigers. FRESHMAN SEASON (2003) Walked on to the squad in 2003 as a freshman Did not see any game action. Four-sport letterwinner at Portland (Texas) High School Lettered as a defensive tackle in football as well as in powerlifting, swimming and basketball Earned First Team All-District honors and Second Team All- South Texas as a senior Finished with 76 tackles, seven sacks and recovered six fumbles as a senior. Full name is Dustin Michael Adams Born September 7, 1983 in Metairie, La. Parents are Derl and Lisa Adams Has three brothers - Josh, Harold, and Jeremy and a sister, Deena Majoring in biology. 10 Joseph Addai Running Back Jr. 2L Houston, Texas Sharpstown HS 2002 Southeastern Conference All-Freshman Team (Coaches) Explosive runner who combines speed and strength Worked at both running back and receiver during the spring and is expected to split time at both positions this fall Considered to be LSU's best third-down back Has outstanding field vision and has great instincts Demonstrates good pass catching ability out of the backfield Tough performer who is not afraid to take on defenders. SOPHOMORE SEASON (2003) Played in 12 games with six starts Second on team with 521 yards on 112 carries Rushed for a pair of touchdowns Opened year as LSU's starting running back before an injury against Florida sidelined the sophomore for two games LSU's primary running back on third-down situations Returned to action on a limited basis against Louisiana Tech Was back at full strength in a back-up role to Justin Vincent for the final five games of season Looked to have regained early season form against Georgia in the SEC Championship game, rushing for 60 yards on eight carries Opened season with 81 yards on 15 attempts in 49-7 win over Louisiana-Monroe and followed that with 86 yards and two TDs in win over Arizona Has good hands out of backfield and he led all running backs with 12 catches for 74 yards and a TD Scored on a 17-yard TD reception from Matt Mauck in season-opener against Louisiana-Monroe. REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2002) LSU's No. 3 tailback Played in 12 games with one start Started seasonopener at fullback against Virginia Tech Ranked third on squad with 438 yards on 80 carries Rushed for four TDs, including a 63-yarder on the first play of the second half vs. Kentucky Averaged 5.5 yards per carry Rushed for 91 yards on nine carries in win over Kentucky Had 98 yards and a pair of TDs in victory over Louisiana-Lafayette Scored LSU's only TD vs. Auburn Caught six passes for 81 yards Redshirted in 2001 as a true freshman. TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2001) Played in two games for the Tigers... Finished season with 27 yards rushing on eight carries... Had 28 yards on seven carries in season-opener vs. Tulane... Also had one carry for minus-1 yard vs. Kentucky Granted a medical redshirt. Named All-American by both ESPN and Fox Sports and was rated among the top 100 players in the nation by Rivals.com and by ESPN s Tom Lemming... Member of the Houston Chronicle Top First-Team 5A All-State in Texas as well as First-Team All-District and All-County... Played quarterback in high school... As a senior, completed 37-of-91 passes for 425 yards... Rushed for 1,429 yards on 159 carries for an average of 8.9 yards per carry... Rushed for 26 touchdowns and returned eight kickoffs for 380 yards for an average of 47.5 a return... Clocked at 10.7 in the 100 meters and 22.1 in the 200 meters... Coached in high school by Charles Perridon. Born May 3, 1983 in Houston, Texas Mother is Joyce Addai Has two brothers, Jeffrey and Derrick, and one sister, Josephine Majoring in general studies Lists math as his favorite subject in school. Addai's Career Rushing and Receiving Totals RUSHING RECEIVING YEAR G-GS ATT. YDS. TD LG. REC. YDS. TD LG 2001 Fr Fr.-RS So TOTALS Addai s Game-by-Game Stats RUSHING RECEIVING 2001 ATT. GAIN LOST NET TD LG REC YDS TD LNG Tulane at Kentucky RUSHING RECEIVING 2002 ATT. GAIN LOST NET TD LG REC YDS TD LNG at Va. Tech Citadel Miami (Ohio) Miss. State UL-Lafayette at Florida So. Carolina at Auburn at Kentucky Alabama Ole Miss -- DNP -- at Arkansas Texas (Cotton) L S U F O O T B A L L M E D I A G U I D E

3 RUSHING RECEIVING 2003 ATT. GAIN LOST NET TD LG REC YDS TD LNG UL-Monroe at Arizona Western Illinois Georgia at Miss State Florida at South Carolina -- DNP -- Auburn -- DNP -- Louisiana Tech at Alabama at Ole Miss Arkansas vs. Georgia (SEC) vs. Oklahoma (Sugar) Addai s Career Highs Carries...18 at Arizona (9/6/03) Yards Rushing...98 vs. UL-Lafayette (10/5/02) Touchdowns (rush)...2 twice, last at Arizona (9/6/03) Longest Rush...63 vs. Kentucky (11/9/03) Receptions...2 five times, last vs. Oklahoma (1/4/04) Yards Receiving...50 vs. UL-Lafayette (10/5/02) Longest Reception...42 vs. UL-Lafayette (10/5/02) Touchdowns (rec)...1 vs. UL-Monroe (8/30/03) All-Purpose Yards vs. UL-Lafayette (10/5/02) 10 Will Arnold Offensive Line Fr. RS Centreville, Miss. Centreville HS Talented redshirt freshman who will add depth to the offensive line Enters fall camp listed No. 2 on the LSU depth chart at left offensive guard behind Rudy Niswanger Has all of the attributes that one looks for in an offensive lineman - powerful, good size and plays with toughness One of the strongest players on the team. Redshirted as a true freshman for the Tigers in Considered to be the top offensive line prospect in Mississippi and one of the best in the country Ranked as the nation's No. 9 offensive tackle prospect by Rivals.com and the fourth-best prospect in Mississippi Three-time First Team All-State in the 2A Mississippi Private School Association, Orlando Sentinel All-Southern Team and a member of the Atlanta Journal- Constitution Super Southern 100 and SuperPrep All-America 288 Bench pressed 455 pounds and did not give up a sack his entire high school career A physical athlete who also played on the defensive side of the ball, recording 83 tackles as a defensive tackle Led his team to a first round playoff birth and a final record of 10-2 Also lettered in track where he was a two-time state champion Coached by Bill Hurst. Born on December 30, 1984 in Centreville, Miss. Parents are Jack Arnold and Marsha Taylor Has one brother, Walt and a sister, Melissa Majoring in general studies. Walk-on who earned a spot on the team in the fall of 2002 Contributor on the scout squad for the Tigers. FRESHMAN SEASON (2003) Did not see any game action for LSU in Football and track and field letterwinner at Montour High School in Pennsylvania Played in the Pennsylvania-Ohio All-Star game Three-year letterwinner in football Coached in high school by Gary Vittucio. Full name is Patrick John Babinecz Born September 13, 1983 in Pittsburgh, Pa. Parents are Ed and Patricia Babinecz Has one brother, Edward Kinesiology major His uncle John Babinecz starred at Villanova and was drafted in the second round of the 1972 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys. Enters fouth season with the Tigers after joining the squad in the spring of 2001 Will provide depth to the Tiger offensive line Should be a key contributor to the LSU scout squad. JUNIOR SEASON (2003) Did not see any game action for LSU. 44 Patrick Babinecz Defensive Back So. Sqd. McKees Rock, Pa. Montour HS 62 Harold Bicknell Offensive Line Sr. Sqd. Shreveport, La. Loyola Prep SOPHOMORE SEASON (2002) Did not see any game action Member of LSU scout squad. FRESHMAN SEASON (2001) Did not see any game action in first season with the Tigers Member of scout team. Three-sport letterwinner at Loyola Prep in Shreveport Earned letters in football, basketball and track and field Played on 2A state semifinal team in 1998 Earned honorable mention all-district honors in 1999 Academic All-State selection in both football and basketball. Full name is Harold Ryan Bicknell III Born April 10, 1982 in Shreveport, La. Parents are Ryan and June Bicknell Has one sister, Mary Katherine Majoring in general studies Lists fishing, hunting and baseball as hobbies Is an avid follower of the LSU baseball team and is a member of Coon's Corner, which is located down the rightfield line in Alex Box Stadium. INTRO THE CHAMPIONS THIS IS LSU PLAYERS COACHES PREVIEW REVIEW RECORDS HONORS HISTORY LSU MEDIA L S U F O O T B A L L M E D I A G U I D E 75

4 MEDIA LSU HISTORY HONORS RECORDS REVIEW PREVIEW COACHES PLAYERS THIS IS LSU THE CHAMPIONS INTRO Enters third year as a member of the Tiger squad after walking on to the team prior to the 2002 season Right-footed kicker Kicks soccer style. REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2003) Did not see any game action for the Tigers in FRESHMAN SEASON (2002) Redshirted as a true freshman in Andre Boagni Place Kicker So. Sqd. Zachary, La. Zachary HS First Team Class 4A All-State as a junior Connected on 9-of-14 field goals as a junior with a long of 48 yards Missed most of senior season with an injury Also lettered in golf and soccer Coached in football by Randy Prejean. Full name is Andre Paul Boagni Born July 5, 1984 in Baton Rouge Parents are Bob and Jill Boagni One brother, Rob and a sister, Monique Majoring in construction management Hobbies including hunting and fishing. 17 Daniel Bobo Defensive Back Fr. Sqd. Pineville, La. Pineville Walk-on who joined the team following the 2003 season Went through spring practice with the Tigers. Two-sport letterwinner at Pineville (La.) High School Played fullback and linebacker in football and was an outfielder on the baseball team Helped lead team to a pair of 3-4A district titles in 2001 and 2002 Earned First- Team All-District as well as being an Academic All-State selection Coached in football by Mike Richard. Full name is Daniel Ward Bobo Born June 20, 1985 in Shreveport, La. Parents are John and Audrey Bobo Has two siblings - Taylor and Riley Taylor throws the javelin for the LSU track and field team Majoring in engineering. 81 Dwayne Bowe Wide Receiver Fr. HS Miami, Fla. Norland Young talent who will be counted on for significant contributions to the receiving corps in 2004 Heads into fall camp listed as LSU's starter at flanker Coming off an outstanding spring, one that saw him catch two TD passes in the LSU Spring Game Big-bodied receiver with great hands Has tremendous wing-span Still relatively new at the game of football, having played the sport for the first time just three years ago (first year came as a junior in high school). Played in 13 games as a true freshman for the Tigers in Served as the fourth receiver in LSU's wideout rotation Led all LSU freshmen with nine receptions for 106 yards Had a long catch of 24 yards vs. Louisiana- Monroe in the first game of his career Had three catches for 32 yards the following week vs. Arizona Grabbed a pair of passes for 18 yards in road win over Mississippi State. A blue-chip receiver out of one of the nation s most talented recruiting states First Team 6A All-State and a member of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Super Southern 100, Fox Sports Net South's All-South Second Team, First Team Miami-Dade County Ranked as the nation's No. 21 wide receiver prospect by Rivals.com and ranked No. 13 by College Football News Uses his great physical ability and breakaway speed ( yard dash) to outrun defenders Caught 40 passes for 822 yards and 14 touchdowns his senior year, despite suffering a bruised foot his last four games Continued his terrific season into the playoffs making eight receptions for 195 yards and three touchdowns in three games as Norland finished the season as the 6A state champion for the first time in school history Started playing football as a junior, recording 32 receptions for 624 yards and two touchdowns Also a dangerous kick returner, taking six kicks for 45 yards or more, three of those going the distance Teammates in high school with current LSU offensive linemen Terrell McGill Coached by Nigel Dunn. Full name is Dwayne Lorenzo Bowe Born September 21, 1984 in Miami, Fla. Has three brothers - Wayne Williams, Diamond Williams and Gabriel Williams Majoring in general studies. Bowe's Career Receiving Totals Year G-GS Rec. Yds. TD LG 2003 Fr TOTALS Bowe's Career Game-by-Game Stats 2003 REC. YDS. TD LG. UL-Monroe at Arizona Western Illinois Georgia at Miss State Florida at South Carolina Auburn Louisiana Tech at Alabama at Ole Miss Arkansas vs. Georgia (SEC) vs. Oklahoma (Sugar) Bowe's Career Highs Receptions...3 at Arizona (9/6/03) Yards Receiving...39 vs. UL-Monroe (8/30/03) Longest Reception...24 vs. UL-Monroe (8/30/03) Touchdowns (rec)...0 All-Purpose Yards...39 vs. UL-Monroe (8/30/03) L S U F O O T B A L L M E D I A G U I D E

5 Member of the 2004 United States Olympic Team Qualified for the Olympics in the 400-meter hurdles with a third place finish at the U.S. Olympic Trials in July Clocked with a personal-best and school-record time of seconds at the Olympic Trials to earn a spot in the Summer Games Only the second athlete in LSU history to qualify for the Olympics in the 400-meter hurdles, joining Slats Hardin, who competed in the 1932 and 1936 Summer Games Speedster who should be a deep threat for the Tigers in 2004 One of the fastest players to ever wear an LSU football uniform World-class track athlete who is the only player in LSU history to win national titles in two sports - track and field and football Expected to see increased action in 2004 at wide receiver Continues to improve pass catching skills Split time during the spring working with the football team during the week, while spending time with track and field squad on off days for football as well as the weekend In three years as a member of the LSU track and field team, has been a part of three national champion relay teams - the 4x400 in 2003 and the 4x100 in 2002 and 2003 Runner-up in the 400-meter hurdles at the NCAA Outdoor Meet in 2004 Placed fourth in the 400-meter hurdles at the 2003 NCAA meet to help the Tigers to a fourth place national finish at the event Has earned nine All-America honors in two years on the track and field team Member of LSU's national champion outdoor track and field team in 2002 and LSU's national champion indoor team in SOPHOMORE SEASON (2003) Speedster has became a consistent contributor on LSU's special teams as the season wore on Played in 11 games for the Tigers in 2003 Did not record any offensive statistics for the Tigers Did however make his mark on kickoff and punt coverage Recorded eight special teams tackles for LSU, including three in win over Ole Miss and one against Oklahoma in the national championship game. REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2002) Caught three passes for 28 yards in nine games for LSU in 2002 Caught one pass for 12 yards in first collegiate game against Virginia Tech and had two receptions for 16 yards in win over Louisiana-Lafayette Played a key role in LSU winning the 2002 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field title in the spring of 2002 Anchored LSU's 4x100 meter relay team that won the national title and then 20 minutes later finished second in the 400-meter hurdles with a school-record time of Clinched the NCAA team title for the Tigers in the last event of the meet, anchoring LSU's third place 4x400 meter relay team Named SEC Male Track and Field Freshman of the Year in TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2001) Redshirted as a true freshman in Bennie Brazell Wide Receiver Jr. 1L Houston, Texas Westbury HS Caught 36 passes for 967 yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior... Member of the Houston Chronicle Top 100 and was selected an as All-American by USA Today... Rated as one of the top 125 players in the nation by Max Emfinger... First Team 5A All-State as well as a First Team All-District and All-Metro selection... 5A state champion in the 300 meter hurdles with a time of 36.1 seconds... Rated as the nation's No. 1 prep hurdler... Coached in high school by George Campbell. Full name is Bennie Jamaal Brazell Born June 2, 1982 in Houston, Texas Parents are Bennie Brazell and Karen Mays Has one brother, Floyd and a sister, London Majoring in general studies Hobbies include reading and fishing. Brazell's Career Receiving Totals Year G-GS Rec. Yds. TD LG 2002 Fr.-RS So TOTALS Alley Broussard Running Back So. 1L Lafayette, La. Acadiana Running back who combines speed and power... Gives the Tigers a bigger back who can run between the tackles for the tough yards Excels on shortyardage situations Proved to be the perfect compliment to fellow running back Justin Vincent during LSU's run to the 2003 national title Coming off an exceptional spring LSU coach Nick Saban says of Broussard, "the more confidence he gets in how to run our plays and do some things in the passing game, I think the better off we're going to be." Played in 13 games with no starts Missed the Arkansas game with bruised ribs Had breakout game against South Carolina, rushing for 108 yards on 19 carries Added 106 yards and one TD on 16 rushes in win over Louisiana Tech Ran for 79 yards and a TD in road victory over Alabama Had 47 yards on eight carries in win over Georgia in SEC Championship Game Rushed twice for 6 yards against Oklahoma in the national championship game Finished rookie season ranked third on team with 389 rushing yards and four TDs Caught one pass for five yards Also played on LSU's special teams Teamed with Daniel Francis to tackle Georgia punter Gordon Ely-Kelso in the endzone for a safety and an 8-0 LSU first quarter lead in the SEC Championship Game. The state s top running back who capped off his career with 1,910 yards on 290 carries, including 27 touchdowns All-America by Riddell Footwear and SuperPrep Ranked as the nation's fourth-best running back prospect by Rivals.com Two-time First Team 5A All-State in Louisiana Member of the Baton Rouge Advocate Super Dozen, the Shreveport Times Top 20, the New Orleans Times-Picayune s Top 25 Blue Chip list as well as the Orlando Sentinel All-South team Named to the Super Southern 100 by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Ranked No. 8 by ESPN.com and No. 6 by College Football News Continued his torrid play into the 5A playoffs with over 700 yards on the ground spearheading the Rams to the state semifinals Rushed for 257 yards on 36 carries and four first half touchdowns on a Nov. 30, 2003 quarterfinal game against Hahnville Finished his junior season with 2,252 yards on 250 carries with 25 touchdowns Also showed he can catch the football out of the backfield with 214 yards receiving on 20 receptions his junior year Combines raw power and speed ( yard dash) with a punishing running style Member of state champion 4x400 relay team Coached by Willard Hanks. Full name is Alley Joseph Broussard III Born September 6, 1983 in Lafayette Parents are Alley, Jr., and Liz Broussard Has two brothers, Terrell and Jeremy and a sister, Shantel Majoring in general studies. INTRO THE CHAMPIONS THIS IS LSU PLAYERS COACHES PREVIEW REVIEW RECORDS HONORS HISTORY LSU MEDIA L S U F O O T B A L L M E D I A G U I D E 77

6 MEDIA LSU HISTORY HONORS RECORDS REVIEW PREVIEW COACHES PLAYERS THIS IS LSU THE CHAMPIONS INTRO Broussard's Career Rushing and Receiving Totals RUSHING RECEIVING YEAR G-GS ATT. YDS. TD LG. REC. YDS. TD LG 2003 Fr TOTALS Broussard's Game-by-Game Stats 2003 ATT. GAIN LOST NET TD LG UL-Monroe at Arizona Western Illinois -- DNP -- Georgia at Miss State Florida at South Carolina Auburn Louisiana Tech at Alabama at Ole Miss Arkansas -- DNP -- vs. Georgia (SEC) vs. Oklahoma (Sugar) Broussard's Career Highs Carries...19 at South Carolina (10/18/03) Yards Rushing at South Carolina (10/18/03) Touchdowns (rush)...1 four times, last at Alabama (11/15/03) Longest Rush...33 at South Carilina (10/18/03) Receptions...1 at South Carolina (10/18/03) Yards Receiving...5 at South Carolina (10/18/03) Longest Reception...5 at South Carolina (10/18/03) Touchdowns (rec)...0 All-Purpose Yards vs. Georgia (12/6/03) 2003 SEC Academic Honor Roll 34 Dorsett Buckels Linebacker Sr. 2L Amite, La. Amite HS Enters senior season with the Tigers with a shot at seeing more action on the defensive side of the football in 2004 Has primarily been a special teams contributor for the Tigers Is the brother of former LSU player Carlton Buckels, who is now an assistant coach at Southeastern Louisiana. JUNIOR SEASON (2003) Played in a backup role at linebacker as well as seeing limited action on special teams Recorded one tackles in two games of action Member of the SEC Academic Honor Roll. SOPHOMORE SEASON (2002) Key member of LSU's special teams Played in 12 games with no starts Finished season with four special teams tackles Saw action on defense in one game against Louisiana-Lafayette. REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2001) Played in six regular-season games for the Tigers, all on special teams... Recorded four tackles, three of which were solo... Had one tackle each vs. Tulane, Utah State, Alabama and Middle Tennessee. Honorable Mention for The Advocate Super Dozen... First team 3A All-State... Class 3A Defensive Player of the Year... District Defensive MVP... Led team to 15-0 record and the state championship... Recorded 180 tackles, including 23 tackles for a loss... Coached in high school by Donald Currier. Full name is Darrion Dorsett Buckels Born on December 18, 1980 in Independence, La.... Mother is Georgia Buckels... Has three brothers, Titus, Carlton and Dedrick Carlton was a four-year letterwinner for LSU at cornerback from Majoring in general studies. Buckels' Career Defensive Stats YEAR G-GS UT AT TT TFL SACKS INT 2001 Fr.-RS So Jr TOTALS Shyrone Carey Running Back Sr. 2L New Orleans, La. Shaw HS Talented and versatile offensive threat for the Tigers Shifty runner who displays a knack for making defenses miss Gives the Tigers experience at both running back as well as both kick returner and punt returner Has displayed the ability to perform in big games Carried the Tigers to September win over Georgia in 2003 Expected to be among a host of players battling for carries at the running back spot Can also lineup as a wideout Moved to running back midway through the 2002 season after seeing action at wide receiver for the first five games Gives the Tigers a dimension on offense not seen since the days of Kevin Faulk. JUNIOR SEASON (2003) Played in eight games with no starts Rushed for 338 yards and six touchdowns for the Tigers Started season in a rotation at running back with Joseph Addai Responded with a career-best 124 yards and a TD in win over Western Illinois Carried the Tigers to September win over Georgia with 73 yards and a TD on 18 rushes Scored at least one TD in LSU's first six games, including two in road win over Mississippi State A knee injury (MCL - no surgery needed) against Mississippi State forced Carey to the sidelines for four consecutive games Returned to action vs. Alabama and had nine yards on five carries Rushed for 11 yards against both Ole Miss and Arkansas Did not play against Georgia in the SEC Championship Game or against Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl Averaged 10.8 yards on 18 punt returns in SOPHOMORE SEASON (2002) Saw action for the first time for LSU in 2002 after sitting out the 2001 season gaining eligibility Played in nine games with no starts Rushed for 97 yards and one TD Caught five passes for 41 yards Rushed for 68 yards and one TD on six carries in debut at running back in win over South Carolina Scored on a 13-yard run vs. the Gamecocks Had career-long run of 42 yards against South Carolina Started year as a wide out for the Tigers, but then shifted to the backfield following the Louisiana-Lafayette game Made the move to running back after the injury to LaBrandon Toefield. TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2001) A member of the team, but did not see any game action for the Tigers in First team 5A All-State selection as a senior in Played quarterback as a senior and threw for 2,218 yards and 22 touchdowns to go with only one interception... Rushed for 8.9 yards per carry as a senior and during his career, totaled 4,159 yards rushing and was responsible for 82 touchdowns... Selected as the All-Metro New Orleans MVP... Rated as the No. 1 prospect in Louisiana in Member of the Baton Rouge Advocate's Super Dozen as well as the New Orleans Times-Picayune s Top 16 Blue Chip list for the state of Louisiana in Originally signed with Tennessee out of high school Did not play for the Vols and signed with the Tigers in February of 2001 Coached by Hank Tierney L S U F O O T B A L L M E D I A G U I D E

7 Born January 1, 1982 in New Orleans Parents are Keith Washington and Shirley Carley Has three siblings, Kema, Brandon and Jeffrey Majoring in kinesiology. Carey's Career Rushing and Receiving Totals RUSHING RECEIVING YEAR G-GS ATT. YDS. TD LG. REC. YDS. TD LG 2002 So Jr TOTALS Carey s Game-by-Game Stats 2002 ATT. GAIN LOST NET TD LG at Va. Tech Citadel Miami (Ohio) Miss. State -- DNP -- UL-Lafayette at Florida So. Carolina at Auburn -- DNP -- at Kentucky -- DNP -- Alabama -- DNP -- Ole Miss at Arkansas Texas (Cotton) ATT. GAIN LOST NET TD LG UL-Monroe at Arizona Western Illinois Georgia at Miss State Florida -- DNP -- at South Carolina -- DNP -- Auburn -- DNP -- Louisiana Tech -- DNP -- at Alabama at Ole Miss Arkansas vs. Georgia (SEC) -- DNP -- vs. Oklahoma (Sugar) -- DNP -- Carey's Career Return Yardage Totals KICKOFF RETURNS PUNT RETURNS 2003 NO. YDS LNG NO. YDS LNG UL-Monroe at Arizona Western Illinois Georgia at Miss State Florida -- DNP -- at South Carolina -- DNP -- Auburn -- DNP -- Louisiana Tech -- DNP -- at Alabama at Ole Miss Arkansas vs. Georgia (SEC) -- DNP -- vs. Oklahoma (Sugar) -- DNP -- Carey's Career Highs Carries...21 vs. Western Illinois (9/13/03) Yards Rushing vs. Western Illinois (9/13/03) Touchdowns (rush)...2 at Mississippi State (9/27/03) Longest Rush...42 vs. South Carolina (10/19/02) Receptions...2 vs. UL-Lafayette (10/5/02) Yards Receiving...12 vs. UL-Lafayette (10/5/02) Longest Reception...12 vs. UL-Lafayette (10/5/02) Longest Kick Return...19 twice, last vs. Texas (1/1/03) Longest Punt Return...35 at Arizona (9/6/03) All-Purpose Yards vs. Western Illinois (9/13/03) 50 Jarrod Carter Defensive Line Fr. RS River Ridge, La. John Curtis HS Redshirt freshman who will be expected to give the Tigers help on the defensive front in Redshirted as a true freshman for LSU in Part of a trio of outstanding defensive linemen who led the Patriots to their second straight 4A championship this fall Member of the Baton Rouge Advocate Second Dozen, the New Orleans Times-Picayune s Top 25 Blue Chip List, The Shreveport Times Top 20 Recorded 50 tackles and eight sacks during his senior season Had 55 tackles and eight sacks as a junior Marvelous technique and footwork at the tackle position Tremendous upper body strength with a recorded bench press of 425 pounds and squat at 500 pounds Knows how to win, having captured three state championships during his high school career Clocked at 4.85 seconds in the 40-yard dash Coached by J.T. Curtis. Full name is Jarrod Matthew Carter Born on December 24, 1984 in Metairie, La. Parents are Doug and Christine Carter Has a brother, Jason Majoring in general studies. 26 Nick Child Defensive Back So. Sqd. Metairie, La. Rummel HS Young defensive back who continues to improve Coming off a good spring and is expected to see action in 2004 in the defensive backfield. Played in four games for the Tigers in 2003, all in a backup role Did not seen any game action following LSU's win over Mississippi State in late September Recorded one tackle in four games. A true cornerback and one of the top defensive backs in the state Earned SuperPrep All-America honors while being named as the state s second-best prospect First-Team 5A All-State Member of the Atlanta-Journal Constitution's Super Southern 100, Baton Rouge Advocate Super Dozen, the New Orleans Times-Picayune s Top 25 Blue Chip List, as well as The Shreveport Times Top 20 An all-around smart athlete known for his blazing speed ( yard dash) and good instincts Made 25 tackles to go along with five picks his senior season en route to a 5A semifinal appearance Finished his junior season with five interceptions, including one returned 82 yards for a touchdown Also showed his ability as a return man with 14 punt returns for 204 yards and two touchdowns Also a standout prep star in track and baseball Honor student Coached by Jay Roth. Full name is Nicholas Benjamin Child Born on January 20, 1985 in New Orleans Mom is Dee Child Majoring in general studies. Child's Career Defensive Stats YEAR G-GS UT AT TT TFL SACKS INT 2003 Fr TOTALS INTRO THE CHAMPIONS THIS IS LSU PLAYERS COACHES PREVIEW REVIEW RECORDS HONORS HISTORY LSU MEDIA L S U F O O T B A L L M E D I A G U I D E 79

8 MEDIA LSU HISTORY HONORS RECORDS REVIEW PREVIEW COACHES PLAYERS THIS IS LSU THE CHAMPIONS INTRO Joined the Tigers in the spring of 2003 as a walk-on Scout team contributor during LSU's run to the 2003 national title. FRESHMAN SEASON (2003) Did not see any game action for the Tigers Key contributor on the LSU scout team. Three-year letterwinner in both football and baseball at Byrd High School Earned All-District honors as a quarterback in 2000 and was an Academic All-State pick in 2001 Played second base and shortstop in baseball Member of National Honor Society Coached in football by Mike Suggs. Full name is Terrell Marcus Clayton Born December 7, 1984 in Baton Rouge Parents are Floyd and Tonya Kirksey Majoring in kinesiology. Athletic linebacker with good speed Spent true freshman season getting bigger and stronger in the weight room, while learning the Tiger defense Has good range on the field Will give the Tigers quality depth at linebacker in Redshirted as a true freshman in Terrell Clayton Wide Receiver So. Squ. Shreveport, La. Byrd HS 11 Dominic Cooper Linebacker Fr. RS Metairie, La. O.P. Walker HS Another outstanding product of O.P. Walker One of the elite defensive ends in the South Ranked as the nation s No. 13 defensive end by TheInsiders.com and ranked No. 16 weakside defensive end by Rivals.com Member of the Baton Rouge Advocate Super Dozen, The Shreveport Times Top 20, the New Orleans Times-Picayune s Top 25 Blue Chip List Had a terrific senior season making 78 tackles, 15 sacks, and two interceptions Formed a great defense with fellow LSU signee Daryl Johnson to lead the Chargers to the 4A championship game Played defensive end in high school Earned All-District honors as a junior after recording 40 solo tackles and 16 sacks Bench pressed 325 pounds and squated 455 pounds in high school Exceptional vertical leap marked at 36 inches Coached by Frank Wilson Full name is Dominic Eric Cooper Born August 22, 1985 in New Orleans Mom is Waundar Cooper Has three siblings, Nova Cooper, Steven Graham and William Cooper Majoring in general studies. 28 Paul Coryell Wide Receiver Jr. Sqd. Baton Rouge, La. Broadmoor HS Local product who earned a spot on the team last spring Went through spring drills with the Tigers Will likely be a scout team contributor in Two-sport letterwinner at Broadmoor High School Earned four letters as a pitcher and third baseman in baseball and picked up three letters as a wide receiver/defensive back in football A two-time First-Team All-District pick in football Earned a spot on the Baton Rouge All-Metro Team in 2001 Picked off seven passes as a senior Coached in high school by Rusty Price. Full name is Paul Christopher Coryell Born on September 12, 1983 in Baton Rouge Parents are George and Sheryl Coryell Has one sister, 31 Jessie Daniels Defensive Back 5-11 * 195 * So. * 1L Breaux Bridge, La. Breaux Bridge HS Michelle and a brother, Timothy Majoring in construction management. Enters 2004 season as LSU's starter at strong safety after playing in all 14 games last year as a true freshman Brings a great deal of poise and confidence to the defensive secondary Has tremendous speed and is not afraid to hit Has good range Doubles as a special teams standout for the Tigers. True freshman who saw action in all 14 games with one start for the Tigers Key member of LSU special teams coverage units Listed as LSU's starter when the Tigers played their dime package on defense Started LSU's season-opener against Louisiana-Monroe as the Tigers opened with a six defensive back set against the Indians Registered 33 tackles, 23 of which were solo Added two tackles for losses, nine quarterback hurries and five pass breakups Had six tackles in win over Arkansas and added five in victories over Louisiana-Monroe and South Carolina Capped season with one tackle for a 2-yard loss and a pass breakup in LSU's win over Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl Finished the year by seeing action on 553 plays, 381 coming on defense and 172 on special teams L S U F O O T B A L L M E D I A G U I D E

9 One of the state s top defensive backs in 2002 As a senior, recorded 62 tackles and five interceptions in just eight games at free safety earning First- Team 4A All-State honors for a third straight year Recognized by Rivals.com as the No. 32 safety in the country... Member of Fox Sports Net South's Countdown to Signing Day "All-South" Third Team, Baton Rouge Advocate Second Dozen,The Shreveport Times' Top Showed great speed ( yard dash) as a starting running back Picked off two passes and returned them for a total 98 yards in a victory over 5A quarterfinalist Acadiana on September 6, 2002 Played bi-district and regional playoff rounds with a broken hand Was the first commitment in the 2003 signing class, giving the Tigers his pledge in February of 2002 Coached by Mike Mowad. Born January 8, 1984 Majoring in general studies. Daniels' Career Defensive Stats YEAR G-GS UT AT TT TFL SACKS INT 2003 Fr TOTALS Daniels' Career Game-by-Game Stats 2003 UT AS TOT TBL SCK INT PD FR UL-Monroe at Arizona Western Illinois Georgia at Miss State Florida at South Carolina Auburn Louisiana Tech at Alabama at Ole Miss Arkansas vs. Georgia (SEC) vs. Oklahoma (Sugar) Travis Daniels Cornerback Sr. 1L Hollywood, Fla. South Broward HS Teams with Corey Webster to give LSU arguably the best set of cornerbacks in the nation Finally overcame a series of nagging injuries to have a breakout season for the Tigers in 2003 Tremendous cover corner that thrives in oneon-one situations Plays with a great deal of confidence It's Daniels' and Webster's covering ability that allows the Tigers to be more aggressive in rushing the quarterback Has seen action at both cornerback and safety during his career According to LSU coach Nick Saban, "he takes his knowledge to the field better than most players. He has a good understanding of what we're trying to do on defense." JUNIOR SEASON (2003) Made the move to cornerback early in the season and proved to be just what the Tiger defense needed Played and started in all 14 games Started at free safety in LSU's first six games, before moving to cornerback for the final eight games of the year The emergence of freshman LaRon Landry allowed Daniels to move to cornerback, which is his natural position Recorded 58 tackles, including 6.5 for losses in 2003 Led the Tigers with 26 pass breakups Picked off two passes, returning one 48 yards for a touchdown just before halftime in the win over Mississippi State Other interception came against Arizona Added a pair of sacks and three quarterback hurries Had season-high of seven tackles in September win over Georgia Had outstanding overall game vs. Mississippi State with six tackles, an interception return for a TD, a sack and a forced fumble Recorded four tackles, including one for a 2-yard loss, against Oklahoma in the national championship game. SOPHOMORE SEASON (2002) Key backup in the Tiger secondary Saw action in LSU's sub packages on defense Played in either LSU's nickel or dime scheme on defense Slowed by a hamstring injury during year Still managed to play in five games in 2002 Recorded three tackles, including one for a loss Broke up one pass and had two quarterback hurries. TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2001) Saw first action of season against Tennessee in the SEC Championship Game... Forced into the contest when an injury to Randall Gay left LSU without any more defensive backs... Broke up two passes vs. the Vols, one of which came in the endzone... Did not record any tackles in the game... Was going to redshirt before playing against Tennessee Played against Illinois in Sugar Bowl Did not record any statistics in win over the Illini. Named First Team 4A All-State as a defensive back after registering 60 tackles and five interceptions... On offense, caught 34 passes for 500 yards and four touchdowns... Returned a kickoff for a touchdown and also returned an interception for a score... Also a member of the All-District and All-County teams as well as being a participant in the North-South Florida All-Star game... Coached by Antonio Williams. Full name is Travis Antwon Daniels Born September 8, 1982 in Hollywood, Fla. Mother is Spring Grant Has one brother, Shepard Majoring in mass communications Likes to listen to jazz. Daniels' Career Defensive Stats YEAR G-GS UT AT TT TFL SACKS INT 2001 Fr So Jr TOTALS Daniels' Career Game-by-Game Stats 2003 UT AS TOT TBL SCK INT PD FR UL-Monroe at Arizona Western Illinois Georgia at Miss State Florida at South Carolina Auburn Louisiana Tech at Alabama at Ole Miss Arkansas vs. Georgia (SEC) vs. Oklahoma (Sugar) INTRO THE CHAMPIONS THIS IS LSU PLAYERS COACHES PREVIEW REVIEW RECORDS HONORS HISTORY LSU MEDIA L S U F O O T B A L L M E D I A G U I D E 81

10 MEDIA LSU HISTORY HONORS RECORDS REVIEW PREVIEW COACHES PLAYERS THIS IS LSU THE CHAMPIONS INTRO 3 Craig Davis Wide Receiver So. 1L New Orleans, La. O.P. Walker HS Talented wideout who will be counted on for increased production in 2004 Saw limited action in 2003 as a true freshman, learning the ropes from upperclassmen Michael Clayton and Devery Henderson Has size, ability and desire to be an impact player Provides LSU with a receiver with tremendous hands and good speed Not afraid to track down a ball over the middle or to take on a defensive back Enters fall camp listed as a starter, along with Skyler Green and Dwayne Bowe, in LSU's three-receiver package. Talented true freshman that added quality depth to an already loaded wide receiver corps for the Tigers in 2003 Played in nine games in 2003 Caught seven passes for 63 yards Had a season-long catch of 17 yards vs. Louisiana Tech Caught five passes for 42 yards in win over Louisiana Tech Slowed early in the season by an elbow injury Finished year with 114 total snaps, all coming on offense. Rated the No. 1 wide receiver in the state and a national blue-chipper Caught 82 passes for 1,171 yards and 16 touchdowns as a senior, leading the Chargers to the 4A state championship game Named All-America by SuperPrep... Ranked the No. 12 wide receiver in the country by Rivals.com... Member of the Orlando Sentinel All-Southern Team,The Times-Picayune's Top 25 Blue-Chip List, and The Shreveport Times' Top Can flat out make plays when the game is on the line with his explosiveness Has a great understanding for the game Very versatile as he also saw action as his team s punter, placekicker, and quarterback as a senior Rushed for 93 yards and passed for 483 yards in 2002 As a junior, caught 46 passes, 15 of those being touchdowns Served as the backup quarterback for the 4A runner-up Has all the tools you want to see in a receiver: tall, fast, and extremely athletic Timed at 4.42 seconds in the 40-yard dash Great leaping ability with a 38-inch vertical jump Coached by Frank Wilson. Born October 2, 1985 in New Orleans Nickname is "Buster" Parents are Craig Davis, Sr., and Sanedra Berry Has three siblings, Brandon Davis, Taylor Davis and Toddra Jackson Majoring in general studies. Davis' Career Receiving Totals Year G-GS Rec. Yds. TD LG 2003 Fr TOTALS Davis' Career Game-by-Game Stats 2003 REC. YDS. TD LG. UL-Monroe at Arizona Western Illinois Georgia at Miss State Florida at South Carolina Auburn Louisiana Tech at Alabama at Ole Miss Arkansas vs. Georgia (SEC) vs. Oklahoma (Sugar) Sophomore who continues to show progress for the Tigers Will add depth to LSU's linebacker corps in 2004 Tough player with good instincts on the field. REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2003) Played in first three games of season in a backup role for the Tigers Added depth to the linebacker position Had one tackle for a 2-yard loss in win over Arizona Saw action on a total of 11 plays, nine on defense and two on special teams. FRESHMAN SEASON (2002) Redshirted as a true freshman in Willie Demps Linebacker So. Sqd. Pensacola, Fla. Booker T. Washington HS Named 4A All-State as well as Defensive MVP of district after recording 132 tackles, including 84 solo, as a senior... Member of the Orlando-Sentinel Sunshine State 100 as well as the Gulf South Super Athlete team... Forced six fumbles, had five sacks and four interceptions in Returned two of his four interceptions for touchdowns... Won game with a blocked punt in which he returned for a touchdown as a senior... Played in the Georgia vs. Florida All-Star game... Coached by Chet Bergalowski. Full name is Willie Walter Demps II... Born December 9, 1984 in Clinton, Md. Parents are Willie and Millicent Demps Has one brother, Jonathan, and one sister, Angela Majoring in communications studies. Demps' Career Defensive Stats YEAR G-GS UT AT TT TFL SACKS INT 2003 Fr.-RS TOTALS A walk-on who earned a spot on the team prior to the 2002 season Player that will provide depth to the defensive front, while doubling as a member of the scout team. REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2003) Did not see any game action for the Tigers. 59 Leo Desselle Defensive Line So. Sqd. New Orleans, La. Shaw HS Three-year starter at defensive tackle for Shaw Had 78 tackles, 17 for losses, and nine sacks as a senior Also lettered for three years in track and field Named All-Westbank and All-Clarion Herald as a senior Coached in football by Hank Tierney. Full name is Leo Paul Desselle IV Born on August 27, 1983 in New Orleans Parents are Leo III and Isabelle Desselle Has two sisters, Laetitia and Charlotte and a brother, Zack Majoring in kinesiology Holds a second degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, a second degree brown belt in combat Judo and a won a world championship title in grappling, which is a Jiu Jitsu competition L S U F O O T B A L L M E D I A G U I D E

11 Enters third season with the Tigers after joining the team in the fall of 2002 Will give the Tigers added depth on the offensive line in addition to serving as a member of the scout team. Two-year letterwinner in both football and powerlifting at East Ascension Played center for district champion team in 2001 Member of regional and state champion powerlifting team in 2002 First Team All-District 4-5A at center in 2001 and was a member of the All-Metro First Team as well Coached in football by Billy Beasley. Born November 11, 1983 in Baton Rouge Parents are Dan and Patty Dicharry Majoring in business administration SEC Academic Honor Roll First Canadian-born player to sign a football scholarship with LSU Hard worker who continues to improve with each practice Coming off a good spring and is listed as LSU's No. 2 left offensive tackle heading into fall camp Will be counted on to see action in 2004 for the Tigers Member of the SEC Academic Honor Roll in REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2003) Redshirt freshman who saw action in four games for the Tigers Played against Louisiana-Monroe, Louisiana Tech, Alabama and Arkansas Saw action in a total of 26 plays in 2003 Had one pancake and one knockdown in 17 snaps against Louisiana-Monroe Played 12 snaps vs. Louisiana Tech, four vs. Alabama and three against Arkansas. FRESHMAN SEASON (2002) Redshirted as a true freshman in Josh Dicharry Offensive Line So. Sqd. Gonzales, La. East Ascension HS 77 Peter Dyakowski Offensive Tackle So. Sqd. Vancouver, British Columbia Vancouver College Big and talented offensive lineman that did not yield a quarterback sack as a senior... Named First-Team All-Canadian and All-Western Canadian... First-Team Academic All-Canadian... Ranked as the No. 2 offensive lineman in Canada by All-Canada Gridiron... Doubled as a defensive lineman... Coached by Todd Burnett. Full name is Peter Stefan Dyakowski Born April 19, 1984 in Vancouver, British Columbia Dad is Antony Dyakowski Has two brothers, Alex and Nicholas Majoring in history Drives a 1979 Firebird that he rebuilt List his hobby as working on his powder blue 1979 Firebird Only player on team to list snow skiing as a favorite sport other than football When asked about his favorite NFL team on a football questionnaire, he scratched out NFL and added the CFL's British Columbia Lions as his favorite professional team Orginally nicknamed "The Mullet" because of his hair style during his first two years at LSU After making a deal with his teammates, shaved his mullet in the locker room following LSU's win over Oklahoma in the national championship game. 32 Barrington Edwards Running Back So. 1L Bowie, Md. Bowie HS Explosive runner who adds to the depth at the running back position Has good quickness and good hands out of the backfield Made his mark on special teams as a true freshman in 2003 Heads into fall camp in a battle for carries at the running back position. Talented running back who also excelled on special teams for the Tigers in 2003 Teamed with Justin Vincent and Alley Broussard to give the Tigers one of the finest group of freshmen running backs in school history Played in 12 games with no starts Rushed for 169 yards on 41 carries for an average of 4.1 yards per rush Had a long run of 32 yards against Louisiana Tech Rushed for a career-best 66 yards on 11 carries in win over Louisiana Tech Added 34 yards on nine attempts, including a 22-yard run, in first career game vs. Arizona Had 37 yards rushing on eight carries in road victory over South Carolina On special teams, had five tackles, playing on both kickoff and punt coverage In all, was on the field for 207 plays, 140 of which came on special teams. One of the top running back prospects in the nation as a senior A big-time back with amazing talent and ability to break tackles and outrun defenders Ranked the No. 41 prospect in the country by Rivals.com (No. 10 running back) and the No. 5 running back by TheInsiders.com Two-time First- Team 4A All-State... Earned All-America honors by SuperPrep as the No. 22 running back prospect in America... Managed to rush for 590 yards on 67 carries his senior season despite a change in offensive scheme where he was featured more at fullback and wide receiver Put together one of the best seasons in recent Maryland history as a junior, rushing for 2,289 yards and 30 touchdowns leading Bowie to a 12-1 state championship season Named Prince George County Player of the Year in Clocked at 4.5 in the 40- yard dash in high school Coached by Ray Hicks. Born February 9, 1984 Majoring in general studies. Edwards' Career Rushing and Receiving Totals RUSHING RECEIVING YEAR G-GS ATT. YDS. TD LG. REC. YDS. TD LG 2003 Fr TOTALS Edwards' Game-by-Game Stats 2003 ATT. GAIN LOST NET TD LG UL-Monroe -- DNP -- at Arizona Western Illinois Georgia at Miss State Florida at South Carolina Auburn Louisiana Tech at Alabama at Ole Miss Arkansas vs. Georgia (SEC) vs. Oklahoma (Sugar) INTRO THE CHAMPIONS THIS IS LSU PLAYERS COACHES PREVIEW REVIEW RECORDS HONORS HISTORY LSU MEDIA L S U F O O T B A L L M E D I A G U I D E 83

12 MEDIA LSU HISTORY HONORS RECORDS REVIEW PREVIEW COACHES PLAYERS THIS IS LSU THE CHAMPIONS INTRO 16 Brian Farrar Quarterback Fr. Sqd. Tioga, La. Tioga HS Served as LSU's scout team quarterback in the spring and will have the same role during the fall Earned a spot on the squad last spring. Two-year letterwinner at quarterback for Tioga High School Coached by Darryl Wiley. Full name is Brian Todd Farrar Born June 25, 1984 in Alexandria, La. Parents are Todd Farrar and Johnette McNeal Majoring in theatre. 85 Schirra Fields Wide Reciever Jr. Sqd. Haynesville, La. Haynesville HS Walk-on who joined the team in the spring of 2003 Member of the LSU scout squad Had a good spring and will add depth to the receiver position for the Tigers. Three-sport letterwinner at Haynesville High School Lettered for four years in football, basketball and track Football team won state title in 2000 Played wide receiver and defensive back and accounted for over 1,000 allpurpose yards as a senior Ran a leg on Haynesville's state champion 4x100 and 4x400 relay team in Full name is Schirra Jhirman Fields Born on February 20, 1983 in Homer, La. Parents are Ronnie and Penny Fields Has two siblings, Kia and Ronnie, Jr. Majoring in engineering. 36 Patrick Fisher Punter Fr. RS Hyattsville, Md. DeMatha HS Enters fall camp as LSU's punter Redshirted in 2003 as a true freshman Coming off a good spring, one that saw him average 42.4 yards on 23 punts Has plenty of ability, but must take his skills from the practice field to game day. Redshirted as a true freshman for the Tigers in In a class with the nation s elite punters... Member of the Washington Post All-Metro First Team... Named WCAC First-Team All-State and All-Prince George's County... Terrific size and upper body strength (225 pound bench press) Averaged 48 yards per kick as a senior and was a perfect 33-of-33 on extra points as a placekicker Put 81 percent of his kickoffs into the endzone and boomed three punts for 68 yards For his career, nailed 100 out of 105 point-after-attempts for 95 percent USA Today recognized his talents when they named him a Second Team All-America this past fall Honor student Coached by Bill McGregor. Full name is Patrick McGregor Fisher Born March 1, 1985 in Washington D.C. Parents are Peter and Mary Fisher Has one brother, James Majoring in business administration. 15 Matt Flynn Quarterback Fr. RS Tyler, Texas Lee HS Redshirt freshman quarterback who made a great deal of progress during the spring Redshirted in 2003 as a true freshman Player with tremendous knowledge of the game Knows the system Can run and throw with equal effectiveness Will remind people of Matt Mauck in that he's not afraid to tuck the ball and run Connected on 12 of 28 passes for 112 yards in the 2004 LSU Spring Game Enters fall camp as LSU's holder on all placekicks. Redshirted as a true freshman for LSU in One of the top rated quarterbacks in the state of Texas Known for throwing a solid deep ball with his great arm strength Ranked the No. 20 quarterback in the country by Tom Lemming of ESPN.com... Member of the SuperPrep Texas 124, Dallas Morning News Texas Top 100, the Tyler Morning Telegraph All-East Texas Football Team... As a senior, completed 124 of 206 passes for 1,679 yards and nine touchdowns Also displayed his ability on the ground with 305 yards rushing and 12 touchdowns Showed his dedication and toughness by leading the Red Raiders to a semifinal appearance in one of the toughest classifications in Texas despite playing his last four games with a broken foot As a junior, completed 101-of-199 passes for 1,650 yards, 13 touchdowns, and nine interceptions In 2001, guided his team to a 5A playoff appearance but lost to eventual state champion Mesquite Coached by Mike Owens. Full name is Matthew Clayton Flynn Born on June 20, 1985 in Tyler, Texas Parents are Alvin and Ruth Flynn Has two brothers, Adam and Bill and two sisters, Rebecca and Amanda Majoring in business administration. 37 Daniel Francis Defensive Back So. 1L Port Barre, La. Port Barre HS Another of LSU's young and talented defensive backs Gives the Tigers quality depth in the defensive secondary Hard-hitter who also thrives as a member of LSU's special teams. A true freshman who thrived as a member of LSU's special teams Played in all 14 games in 2003 with no starts Ranked among LSU's leaders in special teams tackles with 15, including four against Louisiana Tech Had L S U F O O T B A L L M E D I A G U I D E

13 outstanding game vs. Georgia in SEC title contest with two special teams tackles, including one on Georgia punter Gordon Ely-Kelso that resulted in a first quarter safety and an 8-0 LSU lead Had three special teams tackles vs. Ole Miss and two each against Alabama and Arkansas Saw action in 219 plays, 196 of which came on special teams Played on defense side of ball against Louisiana-Monroe, Arizona and Louisiana Tech. Gifted all-purpose back and receiver who led Port Barre to an undefeated state championship season with 1,387 yards rushing and 22 touchdowns Ranked the No. 30 cornerback in the nation by Rivals.com... Member of the Baton Rouge Advocate Second Dozen, New Orleans Times-Picayune's Top 25 Blue Chip List, The Shreveport Times' Top Made four interceptions his senior season, while being named a first-team 2A All-State selection Showed great speed in the Superdome Classic scoring four touchdowns in a win over Iota, earning game MVP honors The two-time 2A All-State athlete has been clocked to run a 4.43 in the 40-yard dash, along with a 39- inch vertical jump As a junior, the 2A offensive MVP rushed for 1,362 yards and 24 touchdowns Also had 60 tackles and five interceptions on the defensive side of the ball his junior season A three-sport letterman who was a four-year starter on state runner-up basketball team Coached by Donnie Perron. Full name is Daniel James Francis Born on September 9, 1984 in Lafayette, La. Parents are Neil and Connie Thierry... Has three siblings, DeAngelo Francis and Damien and Devin Thierry Majoring in general studies. Francis' Career Defensive Stats YEAR G-GS UT AT TT TFL SACKS INT 2003 Fr TOTALS SEC Academic Honor Roll 7 Ryan Gaudet Place Kicker So. 1L New Orleans, La. Jesuit HS Steady kicker who shares placekicking duties with fellow sophomore Chris Jackson Coming off a good rookie season, one that saw him connect on 7- of-12 field goals, including 5-of-7 from 39-yards and in Gives the Tigers consistency in both field goals and extra points Doesn't quite have the range as Chris Jackson, but makes up for it with his accuracy Has proven to be reliable on kickoffs as well. REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2003) Shared kicking duties for most of the season with fellow freshman Chris Jackson Played in 11 games Replaced a struggling Chris Jackson against Georgia in the SEC Championship Game and kicked two field goals of 35 and 22 yards Fnished season 7-of-12 on field goals and 36-of-38 on extra points First career field goal was a 47-yarder against Arizona The 47- yard field goal marked the third-longest by an LSU kicker on his first career make Drilled a 47-yard field goal in the third quarter of LSU's win over Georgia in September Went 4-of-6 from 30 to 39 yards and 2-of-4 from 40 to 49 yards. Football and soccer letterwinner at Jesuit in New Orleans Helped team to state title in soccer in 2002 Earned Second Team All-State and First Team All-District honors in soccer Kicked a pair of 47-yard field goals in high school for his career long Coached in football by Vic Eumont. Full name is Ryan Emile Gaudet Born on May 29, 1984 in New Orleans Parents are Timothy and Janice Gaudet Majoring in business administration Favorite sport other than football is soccer Would like to become an attorney His uncle Jimmy Gaudet played baseball for the Kansas City Royals. Gaudet's Career Kicking Stats Year FGM-FGA Lg PAT 2003 Fr.-RS TOTALS Gaudet's Career Game-By-Game Field Goal s 2003 MADE MISSED UL-Monroe none 34 at Arizona 47 none Western Illinois none 45 Georgia at Miss State 32, 37 none Florida none none at South Carolina none none Auburn Louisiana Tech none 32 at Alabama none none at Ole Miss none none Arkansas none none vs. Georgia (SEC) 35, 22 none vs. Oklahoma (Sugar) none none 2003 SEC Academic Honor Roll 38 Gino Giambelluca Wide Receiver Jr. 1L New Orleans, La. Holy Cross HS Classic overachiever who has made the most of an opportunity Went from being a scout teamer in first two years with the Tigers to becoming a key member of LSU's special teams Has also positioned himself into seeing playing time as a wide receiver In fourth season with the Tigers after walking on to the team in SOPHOMORE SEASON (2003) A walk-on who earned a spot on the team Key contributor on LSU's special teams Played in 13 games Finished with 10 special teams tackles, including two each in games vs. Louisiana-Monroe, Mississippi State, Louisiana Tech and Arkansas Suffered a broken hand vs. Louisiana Tech and had to sit out the Alabama game Forced a fumble against Arizona Caught first pass of career vs. South Carolina on a 5-yard reception from Marcus Randall Played a total of 181 snaps with 169 of those coming on special teams. FRESHMAN SEASON (2002) Did not see any game action for LSU in 2002 Redshirted as a true freshman in Three-sport standout at Holy Cross High School Earned letters in football, baseball and track First Team All-District and All-Metro in football Caught 52 passes for 1,018 yards and 11 touchdowns as a senior Also returned a kickoff for a TD Caught 81 passes for 1,563 yards and 19 TDs for his prep career Coached in high school by Scott Barnsfather. Full name is Gino Michael Giambelluca Born on November 27, 1982 in New Orleans Parents are L.J. and Janet Giambelluca Has two sisters, Gia and Gianna Majoring in kinesiology. Giambelluca's Career Special Teams Stats Year G-GS UT AT TT TFL Sacks FF 2002 Fr.-RS So TOTALS INTRO THE CHAMPIONS THIS IS LSU PLAYERS COACHES PREVIEW REVIEW RECORDS HONORS HISTORY LSU MEDIA L S U F O O T B A L L M E D I A G U I D E 85

14 MEDIA LSU HISTORY HONORS RECORDS REVIEW PREVIEW COACHES PLAYERS THIS IS LSU THE CHAMPIONS INTRO Walk-on who earned a spot on the team two years ago Moved from defense to offense during the spring of 2004 Played defensive back in his first two years with the Tigers Is the second-oldest player on the team at 26-years of age. SOPHOMORE SEASON (2003) Did not see any game action. FRESHMAN SEASON (2002) Did not see any game action. 14 Andre Gill Wide Receiver Jr. Sqd. Beverly Hills, Calif. Beverly Hills HS Three-sport letterwinner at Beverly Hills High School in California Lettered in football, basketball and track and field in high school. Full name is Andre Leon Gill Born on January 6, 1978 in Los Angeles, Calif. Parents are Eugene and Pamela Gill Has four siblings, Nikki, Isiah, Michael and Ericka Majoring in mechanical engineering. 24 Keron Gordon Cornerback So. 1L Tampa, Fla. Plant HS Emerged from spring practice as the backup to Jessie Daniels at strong safety Moved from cornerback to his more natural position of safety during the spring Spent the 2003 season as the backup to Corey Webster at cornerback Continues to develop as a member of the Tiger defense and is expected to see additional action in REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2003) Backup defensive back who saw most his action on special teams in 2003 Played in seven games with no starts Had three tackles, two of which came on kickoff coverage Had one stop vs. Georgia in the SEC title game and another tackle vs. Arkansas. FRESHMAN SEASON (2002) Redshirted as a true freshman for LSU in Four-year starter at cornerback for 4A Plant High School in Tampa, Fla.... Member of the Orlando-Sentinel Top 100 and named to the All-Sun Coast second team... Starter in the East-West All-Star game in Florida... First-team All-State as well as All-District... Earned a spot on the Gridiron Report second team... Led Hillsborough County with seven interceptions as a junior... Had four interceptions as a senior, mostly due to the fact that teams threw in the other direction... Also played baseball and track and field for Plant... Coached by Darlee Nelson. Full name is Keron Horatio Gordon Born on August 4, 1984 in Tampa, Fla. Parents are Darryl and Keril Gordon Has one brother, Darryl II Majoring in communication studies Lists baseball as his favorite sport other than football and Major League pitcher Randy Johnson as his favorite non-football athlete Lists fishing as his hobby. Gordon's Career Defensive Stats YEAR G-GS UT AT TT TFL SACKS INT 2003 Fr.-RS TOTALS Skyler Green Wide Receiver Jr. 2L Westwego, La. Higgins HS 2003 First-Team All-America (SI.com, ESPN.com) 2003 Second-Team All-America (Collegefootballnews.com) 2003 First-Team All-SEC (Collegefootballnews.com) 2003 Second-Team All-SEC (AP, Coaches) The veteran of LSU's receiving corps in 2004 Tremendous playmaker who will be the Tigers' "go to" man when it comes to throwing the ball after ranking third on the squad in both receptions and yards last year In 14 games in 2003, caught 48 passes for 519 yards and five touchdowns Doubles as the most dangerous kick returner in the nation Named First- Team All-America last year as a return specialist after leading the nation in punt returns with an 18.5 average on 25 returns Blends sure hands with that of blazing speed for the Tigers Is used in a variety of ways for the Tigers much like that of former standout Josh Reed Actually scored touchdowns three different ways in rushing (1), punt returns (2) and receiving (5) Cousin of former LSU standouts Jarvis and Howard Green, both of which are in the NFL - Jarvis with the Patriots and Howard with the Saints LSU coach Nick Saban says of Green's punt return ability, "he focuses on the ball and has a knack for making the first guy miss. He's also very difficult to deal with in space and in one-on-one situations." SOPHOMORE SEASON (2003) Burst onto the scene as one of the nation's most dangerous kick returners in 2003 A First-Team All-America selection as a return specialists by both ESPN.com and SI.com Led the nation in punt returns with an 18.5 average on 25 returns In all, had 462 punt returns yards, which includes an 80-yard TD return vs. Florida and a 62-yard TD return vs. Arizona The 62-yard TD return against Arizona was the first punt return of his career The 436 punt return yards ranks as the fifth-highest single-season total in school history Just as dangerous from his receiver position, ranking third on the team with 48 catches for 519 yards and five TDs Had at least two receptions in every game in 2003 Scored LSU's first touchdown on a 24- yard run against Oklahoma in the national championship game Caught game-winning TD pass in September win over Georgia, a 34-yarder from Matt Mauck with just over a minute left in the fourth quarter Had nine catches for 103 yards vs. Louisiana Tech Had two TD receptions vs. Western Illinois L S U F O O T B A L L M E D I A G U I D E

15 FRESHMAN SEASON (2002) Played in seven games as a true freshman in 2002 Stepped in when wide receiver Devery Henderson went down with a broken arm against Ole Miss and made an immediate impact Caught first career pass in second half vs. Ole Miss that helped setup LSU's game-winning TD late in the fourth quarter Followed the Ole Miss game with three catches for 92 yards and one TD vs. Arkansas Took a screen pass 67-yards for a first quarter TD against Arkansas Rushed twice for 17 yards against Arkansas Capped freshman season with three catches for 24 yards against Texas in the Cotton Bowl Finished rookie campaign with seven catches for 123 yards and one TD and rushed three times for 28 yards. Outstanding athlete who rushed for 2,174 yards on 194 carries from the quarterback position as a senior... Named to the New Orleans Times- Picayune Top 15 Blue Chip list as well as the Baton Rouge Advocate Super Dozen, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Super Southern 100 and the Dallas Morning News Top 100 MVP of district and also named MVP of the All- New Orleans Metro team... Rushed for 224 yards and threw for 124 yards in a first round 5A state playoff loss to Catholic High School... First Team All- State Coached by Wayne Meyers. Full name is Skyler Levon Green Born September 12, 1984 in Houma, La. Parents are Leroy and Gladies Green Has two brothers, Doral and Anthony Majoring in sports marketing Hobbies include hunting and fishing Is left-handed Favorite book is Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom Nickname is Sky Frequently participates in community service events for the Tigers, going to such places as visiting sick children in the hospital as well as speaking to school-aged children on the value of getting an education and staying in school. Green's Career Rushing and Receiving Totals RUSHING RECEIVING YEAR G-GS ATT. YDS. TD LG REC. YDS. TD LG 2002 Fr So TOTALS KO Returns Punt Returns Year Ret. Yds. TD Ret. Yds. TD 2002 Fr So TOTALS Green's Career Game-by-Game Stats 2002 REC. YDS. TD LG at Va. Tech -- DNP -- Citadel -- DNP -- Miami (Ohio) Miss. State UL-Lafayette at Florida -- DNP -- So. Carolina -- DNP -- at Auburn -- DNP -- at Kentucky -- DNP -- Alabama Ole Miss at Arkansas Texas (Cotton) REC. YDS. TD LG UL-Monroe at Arizona Western Illinois Georgia at Miss State Florida at South Carolina Auburn Louisiana Tech at Alabama at Ole Miss Arkansas vs. Georgia (SEC) vs. Oklahoma (Sugar) Green's Career Return Yardage Totals KICKOFF RETURNS PUNT RETURNS 2003 NO. YDS LB NO. YDS LB UL-Monroe at Arizona Western Illinois Georgia at Miss State Florida at South Carolina Auburn Louisiana Tech at Alabama at Ole Miss Arkansas vs. Georgia (SEC) vs. Oklahoma (Sugar) Green's Career Highs Receptions...9 vs. Louisiana Tech (11/1/03) Yards Receiving vs. Louisiana Tech (11/1/03) Longest Reception...67 at Arkansas (11/27/02) Touchdowns (rec)...2 vs. Western Illinois (9/13/03) Longest Kick Return...32 vs. UL-Monroe (8/30/03) Longest Punt Return...80 vs. Florida (10/11/03) All-Purpose Yards vs. Florida (10/11/03) Freshman who joined the Tigers last spring Earned a spot on the squad during the spring and will be a scout squad contributor during the fall. Three-sport letterwinner in high school Lettered in football, basketball and baseball Coached in high school by Dick Phillips. Full name is Andrew Tyler Harrison Born December 27, 1984 in Houston Parents are Billy and Ann Harrison Has one brother, Will Parents and brother all attended LSU Majoring in geology SEC Academic Honor Roll 29 Andy Harrison Wide Receiver Fr. Sqd. Houston, Texas Houston-Episcopal HS 83 Kory Hebert Tight End Jr. Sqd. Lafayette, La. Teurlings Catholic HS Player who continues to get better with each season Should be ready to contribute this year after being slowed last fall after suffering a high ankle sprain in fall camp Coming off a good spring Gives the Tigers a tight end with good hands. SOPHOMORE SEASON (2003) Young tight end that was slowed early in the season with a high-ankle sprain Missed most of fall camp with the injury Played in two games for the Tigers in 2003 Did not record any statistics Saw action in wins over Louisiana Tech and Arkansas. INTRO THE CHAMPIONS THIS IS LSU PLAYERS COACHES PREVIEW REVIEW RECORDS HONORS HISTORY LSU MEDIA L S U F O O T B A L L M E D I A G U I D E 87

16 MEDIA LSU HISTORY HONORS RECORDS REVIEW PREVIEW COACHES PLAYERS THIS IS LSU THE CHAMPIONS INTRO REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2002) Backup tight end Played in two games Saw action in wins over Louisiana-Lafayette and Florida Did not record any statistics. Named to the PrepStar All-America team after catching 28 passes for 488 yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior... Named First-Team 3A All-State as well as First-Team All-District, All-Parish and All-Acadiana... Member of Tom Lemming s Top 100, Rivals.com Top 100 and Max Emfinger s Top Member of the Baton Rouge Advocate s Second Dozen, the Shreveport Times Top 20 and was listed among the New Orleans Times-Picayune s Best of the Rest for the state of Louisiana... Participated in the All-American All-Star game... Caught 37 passes for 810 yards and 11 touchdowns as a junior and had 17 receptions for 280 yards and six scores as a sophomore... Played on 3A state champion baseball team in 1999 and state runner-up team in Coached by Sonny Charpentier. Full name is Kory John Hebert Born May 10, 1982 in Lafayette, La. Majoring in general studies Is married. Hebert s Career Receiving Totals RECEIVING YEAR G-GS REC. YDS. TD LG 2002 Fr.-RS So TOTALS Greg Hercules Free Safety Sr. Sqd. Palatine, Ill. Palatine HS Walk-on who earned a spot on the squad prior to the 2001 season Has continued to work his way up the depth chart and heads into fall camp listed as LSU's No. 2 free safety behind LaRon Landry Has proven to be an accountable member of the LSU special teams for the past two seasons. JUNIOR SEASON (2003) Walk-on who earned a spot on the squad prior to the 2001 season Played in eight games for the Tigers in 2003, all on special teams Did not record any statistics in SOPHOMORE SEASON (2002) Key member of LSU s kickoff coverage team Played in the last five games of the year for the Tigers, all on special teams His one tackle in 2002 came against Texas in the Cotton Bowl. Earned three letters each in football and track and field Recorded 72 tackles and three interceptions as a senior Had six career interceptions Coached in high school by Bob Schuetz. Full name is Gregory Nolan Hercules Goes by Greg Born August 16, 1982 in Hinsdale, Ill. Parents are Aubrey and Carroll Hercules Has two brothers, Aubrey, Jr., and Chris Majoring in chemical engineering. Hercules Career Defensive Stats YEAR G-GS UT AT TT TFL SACKS INT 2001 Fr So Jr TOTALS Amp Hill Wide Receiver Fr. RS Jacksonville, Fla. First Coast HS Redshirt freshman who is expected to be close to 100 percent when the season starts Was on his way to seeing action last year as a true freshman before suffering a season-ending knee injury during fall camp Missed all of last year after undergoing knee surgery Spent most of last year rehabilitating the knee Was at 75 percent during spring drills Talented receiver prospect who should be ready to contribute in Redshirted after suffering a season-ending knee injury during fall camp. One of the nation s premiere prep wide receivers in 2002 A unanimous All-America selection Ranked the No. 9 wide receiver by College Football News and ranked No. 15 by Tom Lemming of ESPN.com... Member of SuperPrep Elite 50 and SuperPrep All-America 288, as well as Fox Sports Net South's Countdown to Signing Day "All-South" Second Team, Atlanta Journal-Constitution Super Southern 100, Jacksonville Times-Union Super Named one of the top 100 prospects in Florida by the Orlando Sentinel Has the size and strength to go up, get the ball, and make big plays Solid speed and a tremendous route runner... Made over 100 receptions in his career at the Jacksonville-based school Caught 60 passes for 765 yards and eight touchdowns in 2002 Caught 56 passes for 814 yards and six touchdowns as a junior Runs a 4.47 in the 40 with a 35-inch vertical jump Coached by Marty Lee. Born December 25, 1984 Majoring in general studies. Solid backup on the offensive line for the Tigers Brings an enormous frame to the offensive tackle spot Continues to learn the LSU offensive system. REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2003) Played a backup role on the offensive line for the Tigers Saw action against Louisiana-Monroe in the season-opener, playing seven snaps in the game. FRESHMAN SEASON (2002) Redshirted as a true freshman in Paris Hodges Offensive Tackle So. Sqd. Vacaville, Calif. Vanden HS Outstanding run blocker who helped pave the way for a team that rushed for 4,500 yards in Team advanced to the semifinals of the state playoffs... Named first team All-State,All-District,All-City and All-County... Member of the Sacramento Bee All-City team... Named the Golden Empire League Lineman of the Year... Co-captain of team... Also a member of the basketball team and threw the shotput for the track and field team... Coached by Rich Woods. Full name is Paris Milan Hodges Born September 13, 1984 in Oakland, Calif Parents are Russell and Valarie Hodges Has one sister, Brianna Majoring in general studies L S U F O O T B A L L M E D I A G U I D E

17 42 Cade Hollier Place Kicker Fr. RS Port Barre, La. Port Barre HS Walk-on placekicker who joined the squad during the spring Went through spring drills Adds depth to the kicking unit. Three-year letterwinner as a placekicker at Port Barre Helped team to state title as a senior Earned All-State, All-Acadiana and All-District honors as a senior Coached in high school by Donnie Perron. Full name is Cade Lucas Hollier Parents are Tommy and Faye Hollier Has a brother, Blake Both parents attended LSU Majoring in construction management. 56 Kenneth Hollis Linebacker Jr. RS Adamsville, Ala. East Mississippi JC Enters second season with the Tigers after redshirting in 2003 Junior college transfer who is expected to see action at the Sam linebacker spot in 2004 Powerful defender who has a knack for finding the ball. JUNIOR SEASON (2003) Redshirted as a junior in 2003 after transferring to LSU from East Missisisppi Junior College Played in three games for LSU in 2003 Saw action against Louisiana-Monroe, Arizona and Georgia Did not record any statistics Played a total of 11 snaps in PRE-LSU One of the most coveted junior college linebackers in the country Ranked the No. 2 junior college linebacker in the nation by TheInsiders.com... Very intelligent prospect whose strengths are stopping the run and reading coverages Named Mississippi Junior College Athletic Conference All-State and All-Region in 2002 after finishing with 104 tackles and four sacks Originally signed with Tuskegee (Ala.) out of Minor High School, but later enrolled at East Mississippi... Will have two years of eligibility remaining Leading tackler and defensive MVP in Alabama High School All-Star game Coached by Tom Goode. Full name is Kenneth Jamal Hollis Born October 29, 1982 in Fairfield, Ala. Parents are Jimmy and Cynthia Hollis Has one brother, Keith and a sister, Kendra Majoring in history. Hollis' Career Defensive Stats YEAR G-GS UT AT TT TFL SACKS INT 2003 Jr TOTALS Darius Ingram Linebacker Fr. RS Tenaha, Texas Tenaha HS Backup at Will linebacker for the Tigers Versatile linebacker that has shown the ability to play all three linebacker spots for the Tigers Will likely see action in 2004 after redshirting last year as a true freshman. Redshirted as a true freshman for the Tigers in 2003 Finished his first semester at LSU with a 4.0 grade point average. One of the most underrated players in the state of Texas Ranked the No. 21 outside linebacker by Rivals.com... Member of Dallas Morning News Texas Top A two-time First-Team 1A All-State selection... Clocked at 4.5 in the 40-yard dash Finished his senior season with 120 tackles --20 for losses-- three sacks, and seven caused fumbles, earning TPX All-East Texas MVP honors Started his high school career at wide receiver but was eventually moved to linebacker as a junior An honor student in the classroom Coached by Mike Bickham. Full name is Darius Dwan Ingram Born on March 19, 1985 in Shreveport, La. Parents are Darius Ingram and Sonia Watts Majoring in kinesiology. 41 Chris Jackson Place Kicker So. 1L River Ridge, La. John Curtis HS Strong-legged kicker who will once again share placekicking duties with fellow sophomore Ryan Gaudet Of LSU's two kickers, has more range and displays more consistency in kickoffs Will likely assume the role of handling all kickoffs as well as the longer field goal attempts Multi-sport talent who is expected to see action with the LSU baseball team in the spring of True freshman who shared LSU's kicking duties with Ryan Gaudet for most of the season Handled LSU's kickoff assignment the entire season Took over the role as LSU's primary kicker against Alabama and responded by connecting on 5-of-7 field goals over LSU's last four games Drilled a 45- yard field goal in win over Ole Miss and followed with a career-long 47-yard field goal in win over Arkansas Hit on 2-of-3 field goal attempts in 27-3 win over Alabama For the year, was 21-of-23 on extra points and 5-of-8 on field goals Had one kicked blocked, that coming against Georgia in SEC title game Handles kickoff duties with pinpoint accuracy for the Tigers, which is one of the key reasons LSU ranked first in the SEC in kickoff coverage defense with a 16.7 average Scored a season-best 13 points in win over Arkansas Had streak of 21 straight PATs snapped with two misses vs. Georgia in SEC title game. Rated as the best kicker and one of the top 30 athletes in the state Ranked as the nation s No. 5 kicker by Rivals.com... Named Baton Rouge Advocate Honorable Mention... Drilled 14-of-18 field goals as a senior, including a long of 54-yards Put 61 of his 68 kickoffs into the endzone Averaged 47 yards per punt in the 4A state championship game Also played quarterback for the 18-time 4A state champions Connected on 7-of-10 field goal attempts as a junior and made 37-of-41 extra points Excellent INTRO THE CHAMPIONS THIS IS LSU PLAYERS COACHES PREVIEW REVIEW RECORDS HONORS HISTORY LSU MEDIA L S U F O O T B A L L M E D I A G U I D E 89

18 MEDIA LSU HISTORY HONORS RECORDS REVIEW PREVIEW COACHES PLAYERS THIS IS LSU THE CHAMPIONS INTRO baseball prospect as well, and plans on joining the LSU baseball squad during his sophomore year Won state titles in both football and baseball as a junior Batted.519 as a junior Carries a 4.0 grade point average Coached by J.T. Curtis. Full name is Christopher Carl Jackson Goes by Chris Born on December 13, 1983 in Metairie, La. Parents are Louis and Deborah Jackson Majoring in business administration. Jackson's Career Kicking Stats Year FGM-FGA LG PAT 2003 Fr TOTALS Jackson's Career Game-By-Game Field Goal s 2003 MADE MISSED UL-Monroe none none at Arizona none none Western Illinois none 34 Georgia none none at Miss State none none Florida none none at South Carolina none none Auburn none none Louisiana Tech none none at Alabama 20, at Ole Miss 45 none Arkansas 38, 47 none vs. Georgia (SEC) none 48 vs. Oklahoma (Sugar) none none Coming off an outstanding spring, one that saw him emerge as LSU's starter at right guard Has a great deal of potential Only lacks game experience Displays good technique as both a run and pass blocker. REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2003) Redshirt freshman that played in nine games in a backup role for the Tigers Listed as LSU's No. 2 right tackle behind senior Rodney Reed Also saw action on LSU's PAT and field goal protection teams Saw action in 83 plays, including 26 vs. Arizona, 14 vs. Louisiana-Monroe and 14 vs. Louisiana Tech Had one pancake and four knockdowns vs. Arizona and had a pancake vs. Arkansas Played three snaps against Georgia in the SEC title game. FRESHMAN SEASON (2002) Redshirted as a true freshman in Brian Johnson Offensive Guard So. 1L Tallahassee, Fla. Godby HS Outstanding offensive lineman who was considered one of the top offensive line prospects in Florida... Rated as the nation s No. 24 offensive line prospect by SuperPrep and No. 42 by Rivals.com...First Team All-State selection and First Team All-District 2-4A the past two years... Also named to the All-Area team by the Tallahassee Democrat... Selected to play in both the Florida-Georgia and Florida-California All-Star games... Coached by Shelton Crew. Full name is Brian Garrett Johnson Born on March 24, 1984 in Tallahassee, Fla. Parents are Gary and Marti Johnson Has one sister, Carmen Hobbies include shooting pool and fishing Majoring in communication studies. 82 David Jones Tight End Jr. 2L Silver Springs, Md. Springbrook HS Versatile player that really came along during LSU's run to the 2003 national title Will be counted on to see action at tight end this year Has the combination of good hands and good blocking ability Good speed for a tight end and has shown the ability to stretch the field vertically Also lines up in the backfield as a blocking back in short-yardage situations Enters 2004 season listed as one of 26 players from across the country on the John Mackey Award (nation's best tight end) watch list. SOPHOMORE SEASON (2003) Sophomore who seemed to get better with each game Played in all 14 games with five starts Caught 13 passes for 232 yards and one touchdown Had three receptions for 54 yards, including a 29-yard catch on a fake field goal attempt, against Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl Scored on a 37-yard TD pass from Matt Mauck against Arkansas Finished with two catches for 57 yards and a score in win over the Razorbacks Followed that with one reception for nine yards against Georgia in the SEC title game Looked to have another long scoring play vs. the Bulldogs in the SEC title game, but had a pass fall just off his finger tips Hauled in three passes for 25 yards in win over South Carolina. REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2002) Played in 10 games with no starts Did not record any statistics in Named Mr. Football for the state of Maryland after catching 30 passes for 480 yards and four touchdowns as a senior... Also recorded 40 tackles, seven sacks and eight quarterback hurries from his defensive end position... Rated as the No. 38 prospect in the nation and the No. 4 tight end in the country according to SuperPrep... As a senior, named All-League, All-County, All- Metro and All-State... Named to the Maryland Super Rated as the No. 1 prospect in Maryland... For his prep career, caught 70 passes for 1,440 yards and 18 touchdowns... Coached by Norman Edwards. Full name is David Tyler Jones Born September 15, 1983 in Washington D.C. Mother is Lynn Jones Dad is former defensive end for the Washington Redskins Joe Jones and uncle is Washington Redskins Hall of Famer Charley Taylor Is the nephew of former LSU receivers coach Stan Hixon, who is now with the Washington Redskins Majoring in general studies Career goal is to coach high school football L S U F O O T B A L L M E D I A G U I D E

19 Jones' Career Receiving Totals RECEIVING YEAR G-GS REC. YDS. TD LG 2002 Fr.-RS So TOTALS Jones' Career Game-by-Game Stats 2003 REC. YDS. TD LG UL-Monroe at Arizona Western Illinois Georgia at Miss State Florida at South Carolina Auburn Louisiana Tech at Alabama at Ole Miss Arkansas vs. Georgia (SEC) vs. Oklahoma (Sugar) Jones' Career Highs Receptions...3 twice, last vs. Oklahoma (1/4/04) Yards Receiving...57 vs. Arkansas (11/28/03) Longest Reception...37 vs. Arkansas (11/28/03) Touchdowns (rec)...1 vs. Arkansas (11/28/03) All-Purpose Yards...57 vs. Arkansas (11/28/03) 40 Shawn Jordan Fullback Fr. RS El Paso, Texas Riverside HS Redshirt freshman who will be expected to see action in 2004 for the Tigers Gives the Tigers a fullback who can be an asset in all phases of the game Good blocking back who can also catch the ball out of the backfield Can also be used to carry the ball in short-yardage situations Gives the Tigers a fullback not seen at LSU since the days of Tommy Banks. Redshirted as a true freshman for the Tigers in Rated among the nation s top 10 true fullbacks (No. 7 by Rivals.com) Named District 2-4A Co-Player of the Year in 2002, All-City Linebacker in 2001, All-District Fullback in Capped prep career by rushing for 1,021 yards on 137 carries with nine touchdowns Also showed his versatility coming out of the backfield by catching 18 passes for 326 yards and six touchdowns Extremely strong (410 bench press, 308 power clean) and shows great speed burst for an athlete his size A three-sport star who prepped in track, basketball, and wrestling starting center for the varsity basketball squad, freshman through junior years Coached by Thomas Work. Full name is Shawn Martin Jordan Born on October 21, 1984 in El Paso, Texas Parents are Martin and Charlotte Jordan Has three siblings, Joshua, Jamie and Jeremy Majoring in kinesiology. 30 LaRon Landry Free Safety So. 1L Ama, La. Hahnville HS 2003 First-Team Freshman All-America (Football Writer's Association, Collegefootballnews.com) 2003 Second-Team All-SEC (AP) 2003 Freshman All-SEC (Coaches, Knoxville News-Sentinel, The Sporting News) Sophomore who is coming off the best rookie season for an LSU defender in quite some time Named First-Team Freshman All-America in 2003 as well as being a Second-Team All-SEC pick by the Associated Press Started 10 games as a true freshman, playing a key role in LSU's run to the national title With 80 tackles, became the first freshman to lead the Tigers in tackles since 1990 when Anthony Marshall had 90 stops from the safety position Will make the calls in the secondary for LSU in 2004 Hard-hitting safety with good range Has tremendous closing speed Very athletic player who has also seen action as a cornerback Natural position is safety Also regular contributor on special teams. A true freshmen who enjoyed as fine a rookie season as any defender in LSU history Earned Second-Team All-SEC honors from the AP, while also being named First-Team Freshman All-America by the Football Writer's Association and Collegefootballnews.com Played in all 14 games with 10 starts Started for the first time at cornerback against Mississippi State before shifting to strong safety for the Florida game Finally settled in as LSU's starting free safety for the final eight games of the season Led the Tigers in tackles with 80, including 3.5 for losses Added a pair of interceptions, including one against Georgia in the SEC title game Had 11 tackles, one quarterback hurry and blocked a field goal vs. Mississippi State in first career start Followed that with nine tackles and a sack for a 9-yard loss vs. Florida in second career start Had eight tackles and two quarterback hurries in win over Ole Miss Registered four tackles in first half vs. Arkansas before missing second half with a concussion Closed season with four tackles against Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl. Called by many as the best all-around athlete in the state of Louisiana One of the most coveted recruits nationally Ranked as the No. 5 athlete in America by College Football News and Rivals.com... Member of Fox Sports Net South's Countdown to Signing Day "All-South" Second Team, Atlanta Journal-Constitution Super Southern 100, Baton Rouge Advocate Super Dozen, the New Orleans Times-Picayune's Top 25 Blue-Chip List, The Shreveport Times' Top Named a SuperPrep All-America as the No. 8 defensive back in the country Known for his great ball awareness and hard INTRO THE CHAMPIONS THIS IS LSU PLAYERS COACHES PREVIEW REVIEW RECORDS HONORS HISTORY LSU MEDIA L S U F O O T B A L L M E D I A G U I D E 91

20 MEDIA LSU HISTORY HONORS RECORDS REVIEW PREVIEW COACHES PLAYERS THIS IS LSU THE CHAMPIONS INTRO hitting ability Led Hahnville to a quarterfinal appearance and a final 11-2 record, while earning First-Team 5A All-State honors Recorded eight interceptions as a senior Solid dual-threat quarterback who threw for 1,639 yards and 16 touchdowns, while rushing for 693 yards and 12 touchdowns Clocked at 4.4 in the 40-yard dash Coached by Lou Valdin. Full name is LaRon Louis Landry Born on October 14, 1984 in Metairie, La. Parents are Frank and Rhonda Landry Has two siblings, Dawan and Derik Majoring in general studies. Landry's Career Defensive Stats YEAR G-GS UT AT TT TFL SACKS INT 2003 Fr TOTALS Landry's Career Game-by-Game Stats 2003 UT AS TOT TBL SCK INT PD FR UL-Monroe at Arizona Western Illinois Georgia at Miss State Florida at South Carolina Auburn Louisiana Tech at Alabama at Ole Miss Arkansas vs. Georgia (SEC) vs. Oklahoma (Sugar) Joe Lawrence Defensive Back Fr. HS Lake Charles, La. Barbe HS Former pro baseball standout that joined the Tigers last spring Had return to football stopped temporarily as he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in left knee in a non-contact play during the spring game Underwent surgery in May and will be at full strength once fall camp begins Expected to lend a hand in the secondary for the Tigers as well as playing on special teams Tremendous athlete who excelled in both football and baseball in high school Will be the oldest player on the team and perhaps the oldest to ever put on an LSU football uniform at 27-years of age Picked 16th overall by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 1996 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft Broke into the Major Leagues in 2002 after spending five years in minor league ball Played in 55 games as a second baseman for the Blue Jays in 2002, hitting.180 with 2 home runs and 15 RBI Delivered an RBI single in his first career Major League at-bat against the Texas Rangers on May 1, 2002 Signed with the Milwaukee Brewers for the 2003 season, playing 43 games in AAA Retired from baseball after his stint in AAA in Two-sport standout at Barbe High School in Lake Charles Capped football career at Barbe as the school's all-time leading receiver Four-time First- Team All-State selection in baseball and Three-time First-Team All-State pick in football Led football team to a pair of district titles and the baseball squad to four district championships Named Louisiana Gatorade Player of the Year in baseball and was the Coca-Cola Football Player of the Year for the state Coached in football by Jimmy Shaver. Full name is Joseph Dudley Lawrence Goes by Joe Born on February 13, 1977 in Lake Charles, La. Parents are Will and Sally Lawrence Has two sisters, Robin and Mandi, both graduates of LSU Played in the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa., as well as leading his baseball team to the Dixie Majors World Series. 41 Marques Lewis Defensive Back So. Sqd. New Iberia, La. Westgate HS A walk-on who earned a spot on the team in the spring of 2003 Key participant on the LSU scout squad. FRESHMAN SEASON (2003) Did not see any game action for the Tigers in Full name is Marques Jhera-Ward Lewis Born on July 24, 1984 in New Iberia, La. Majoring in kinesiology. 71 Nate Livings Offensive Tackle Jr. 1L Lake Charles, La. Washington-Marion HS As talented a player as LSU has on the offensive line Has good feet and good balance Outstanding pass blocker with good body control Moves back to more natural position of offensive tackle for the 2004 season after playing left guard in SOPHOMORE SEASON (2003) Talented sophomore who emerged as a starter on the Tiger offensive line Played and started 10 games at left guard Suffered a knee injury in the first half against South Carolina and had to sit out LSU's next four games Returned to action in a starting role against Arkansas Saw action on 495 snaps in 2003 and did not allow a sack In 10 games, had nine pancake blocks and 64 knockdowns Whistled for only four penalties all year. FRESHMAN SEASON (2002) Played in four games as a true freshman for the Tigers Gave the Tigers quality depth on the offensive line Played 25 snaps at offensive tackle. Member of the New Orleans Times-Picayune Top 16 Blue Chip list for 1999 as well as the Baton Rouge Advocate Second Dozen... Named to the Purple and Gold Magazine Second Eight... All-Southwest Louisiana after leading his team to a 9-4 mark and the state playoffs in On defense, collected 124 tackles and five sacks... Member of the PrepStar Dream Team... Coached by Wayne Reese... Signed with the Tigers in 2000 and L S U F O O T B A L L M E D I A G U I D E