2015 COACHES BIOS TIM REBOWE Head coach

in 2004 as the defense ranked 11th in biggest turnaround in FCS history as the the nation in passing yards allowed. Both Colonels went 0-11 in ‘95 before earning of his starting safeties that year, C.C. a playoff spot the very next season with an Brown and , would go on 8-4 mark. to the NFL. The following season, the Rebowe began his coaching career in pass defense finished 23rd in the nation in 1988 at his alma mater, Destrehan High yards allowed. School. While at Destrehan, he coached As a coach, Rebowe guided future NFL Hall of Famer . the team’s leading tackler in all three Following his stint with Nicholls, seasons and also had two players earn Rebowe coached the at ULM All-Sun Belt recognition. from 2001-03. In 1995, Rebowe took his first Rebowe earned his bachelor of science collegiate job, joining Darren Barbier’s in physical education from LSU in 1987. staff at Nicholls. From ‘95-’99, he served He is married to the former Kim Robichaux as defensive backs coach and special and they have a daughter, Samantha, and teams coordinator before coaching the a son, Tyler, who is an infielder on the receivers in 2000. Rebowe was part of the Colonel baseball team. THE REBOWE FILE Personal: Born February 25, 1963. Hometown: Norco, La. Family: Married to the former Kim Robichaux; has a daughter, Samantha, and a son, Tyler.

Previous Coaching Experience: Destrehan (La.) High (1988-91), defensive backs im Rebowe was named head football & special teams; Destrehan (La.) High (1992-94), head coach; Nicholls coach at Nicholls State University on (1995-99), defensive backs, special teams & recruiting coordinator; Nicholls TNov. 21, 2014. (2000), receivers and recruiting coordinator; ULM (2001-03), cornerbacks; Rebowe, a 52-year old native of Louisiana-Lafayette (2004-07), safeties; Louisiana-Lafayette (2008-10), Norco, La., is the 10th head coach in the linebackers; Louisiana-Lafayette (2011-2014), safeties. program’s history. Rebowe, who coached at Louisiana-Lafayette as an assistant for Education: Bachelor’s degree of science in physical education from LSU in 1987. 11 seasons and was a former assistant coach at Nicholls for six years, not only brings a wealth of experience coaching at the collegiate level, but has strong ties to the state of Louisiana having coached within the borders his entire career. Rebowe helped lead the Ragin’ Cajun program to four consecutive New Orleans Bowl victories and a conference championship under head coach . During his tenure at ULL, Rebowe has served as the safeties coach (2004-07, 2011-14) and linebackers coach (2008-10). Last season, ULL’s defense ranked first in the Sun Belt in rushing yards allowed and red zone defense, while ranking second in points allowed. The defense finished with seven interceptions on the year, including two by Corey Trim, who was named All-Sun Belt Second Team Defense. Under Rebowe’s tutelage in 2013, the Cajuns tied for the conference lead with 14 interceptions. Two years prior, his safeties combined for five interceptions, with three returned for touchdowns. Rebowe’s group had a stellar year in his first season as defensive backs coach

28 «« 2015 NICHOLLS FOOTBALL 2015 COACHES BIOS ROB CHRISTOPHEL OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR

offense that produced the highest scoring the nation in total offense (425.45) and 11th average in school history for an 11-game in rushing yards per game (214.18), while season in 2007 as the Bears averaged committing just 13 turnovers in 11 games. 36.3 points. The Bears also averaged From 1997 to 2002, Christophel was 49.5 points at home and posted a 5-1 offensive coordinator and quarterback record. The following year, the offense coach at Lambuth University in Jackson, was fueled by an All-American tight end in Tenn., where the offensive units he guided Clay Harbor, who collected AP All-America were among the top 10 in passing offense and first-team All-MVFC honors for the and total offense in the NAIA from 1998- third straight year in 2009 and went on to 2000. Christophel held a similar position be selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in from 1992 to 1997 at Idaho State after the fourth round of the NFL Draft. coaching at Murray State from 1984 to Likewise, the 2010 offensive unit 1991. produced a consensus All-American in OT Christophel is a 1984 graduate of Austin David Arkin who was picked by the Dallas Peay State University in Clarksville, Tenn. He Cowboys in the fourth round of the 2011 and his wife, Paula, have two sons - Eric, who NFL Draft. The 2010 Bears finished 13th in plays football at Missouri State, and Tyler. THE CHRISTOPHEL FILE

Personal: July 7, 1961. Hometown: Reading, Ohio. Family: Has a wife, Paula; and two sons, Tyler and Eric.

Previous Coaching Experience: Murray State (1984-86), assistant coach, wide ob Christophel is in his first season receivers; Murray State (1987-91), assistant coach, QB/WR; Idaho (1992- with the Nicholls State University 96), offensive coordinator; Lambuth University (1997-2001), offensive Rfootball program as offensive coordinator; Louisiana-Lafayette (2001-06), offensive coordinator; Missouri coordinator. State (2007-14), offensive coordinator. Christophel, a native of Reading, Ohio, joins the Colonel staff after spending eight Playing Experience: Quarterback at Austin Peay (1980-82). seasons at Missouri State as the Bears’ offensive coordinator and quarterbacks Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration from Austin Peay in 1984. coach. A veteran with more than 20 years of experience at the college level, Christophel’s ties to Louisiana, as well as Coach Rebowe, came before his stint at Missouri State. From 2001- 06, Christophel served as offensive coordinator and quarterback coach at Louisiana-Lafayette. During his tenure, ULL ranked seventh in the FBS in rushing offense in 2005 while leading the Sun Belt in nine offensive categories. In 2006, the Ragin’ Cajuns were 14th nationally and first in the Sun Belt in rushing offense and second in total offense. At Missouri State, Christophel’s offense produced several national and conference high-ranking marks. In 2013, his Bears produced the second-most rushing yards (1,484) of any MVFC school in league games, and after helping engineer an offense that ranked 20th nationally in pass efficiency in 2011, his offense garnered another national ranking in 2012, allowing just 1.36 sacks per game, which ranked 22nd nationally. Upon his arrival in Springfield in 2007, Christophel installed a no-huddle, spread

geauxcolonels.com «« 29 2015 COACHES BIOS TOMMY RYBACKI DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR

Rybacki’s cornerbacks contributed to 16 Rybacki began his coaching career at interceptions last season, which ranked his alma mater. He first served as a second in the Southland. student assistant at JSU before coaching Before coaching at UCA, Rybacki spent the cornerbacks in 2009-10. During three seasons alongside Tim Rebowe his two years as cornerbacks coach, the at Louisiana-Lafayette as a graduate Gamecocks posted a record of 17-6, assistant. He coached the outside which included a win over FBS Ole Miss linebackers in his first two seasons (2011- and a berth in the FCS Playoffs. 12) before working with the secondary in Rybacki received a bachelor’s degree 2013. While at ULL, the Ragin’ Cajuns in history from Jacksonville State in 2008. won three straight New Orleans Bowl He went on to earn a master of public championships and were crowned co- administration/athletic administration from champions of the Sun Belt in 2013. JSU in 2009. A at Jacksonville State,

THE RYBACKI FILE

Personal: Born July 30, 1986. Hometown: Huntsville, Ala. Family: Single.

Previous Coaching Experience: Central Arkansas (2014), cornerbacks; Louisiana- Lafayette (2013), secondary; Louisiana-Lafayette (2011-12), outside linebackers; Jacksonville State (2009-10), defensive assistant/cornerbacks; ommy Rybacki is in his first season Jacksonville State (2005-08), student assistant. with the Nicholls State University Tfootball program as defensive Playing Experience: Linebacker at Jacksonville State (2004-05). coordinator. Rybacki, a native of Huntsville, Ala., Education: Bachelor’s degree in history from Jacksonville State University in 2004. joins the Colonel staff after coaching one Received master of public administration/athletic administration from JSU in season at member 2009. Central Arkansas in 2014. At UCA,

30 «« 2015 NICHOLLS FOOTBALL 2015 COACHES BIOS ANTHONY CAMP DEFENSIVE LINE COACH nthony Camp is in his first season with the Nicholls State University football program as the defensive line coach. A Camp comes to Nicholls after coaching for six seasons in the high school ranks in his hometown of Baton Rouge. From 2012-14, Camp was the defensive coordinator at Catholic High where the Bears compiled a 26-8 record during his three-year stint. Catholic shared the District 5-5A title in 2013 and won it outright in 2014. In his final season, the Bears finished 9-2 and advanced to the Division I select quarterfinals for the second straight year. Before coaching at Catholic, Camp spent three years at his alma mater, Parkview Baptist, as a defensive assistant. While at Parkview, the Eagles claimed the Class 3A title in 2010. Camp served as a graduate assistant at Louisiana-Lafayette, helping coach the Ragin’ Cajun defense alongside Tim Rebowe. He was also a grad assistant at McNeese State for two seasons where he earned a bachelor’s degree in 2007.

THE CAMP FILE

Personal: Hometown: Baton Rouge, La.

Previous Coaching Experience: Catholic High (La.) (2012-14), defensive coordinator; Parkview Baptist (La.) (2009-11), defensive assistant; Louisiana- Lafayette (2008), graduate assistant; McNeese State (2006-07), graduate assistant.

Education: Earned a bachelor’s degree from McNeese State in 2007.

SEAN MURPHY WIDE RECEIVERS COACH ean Murphy is in his first season with the Nicholls State University football program as the wide receivers coach. S Murphy comes to Nicholls after spending three seasons at Louisiana-Lafayette as a graduate assistant. The last two campaigns, he served as an assistant coach for the wide receivers and was the scout team coordinator. In 2012, Murphy assisted the Ragin’ Cajun coaching staff in daily operations and helped with film breakdown. During his tenure at ULL, the team captured the 2013 Sun Belt championship, won at least nine games in each campaign and ended the season with a victory in the New Orleans Bowl. In 2013, Jamal Robinson was named Second Team All-Sun Belt after recording 54 receptions for 862 yards and eight touchdowns. Murphy, a native of Biloxi, Miss., played quarterback at Millsaps College where he earned a bachelor’s in history with a minor in education in 2012. THE MURPHY FILE

Personal: Born August 31, 1989. Hometown: Biloxi, Miss. Family: Single

Previous Coaching Experience: Louisiana-Lafayette (2013-14), graduate assistant/ wide receivers; Louisiana-Lafayette (2012), graduate student intern.

Playing Experience: Quarterback at Millsaps College (2008-11)

Education: Bachelor’s degree in history with a minor in education from Millsaps College in 2012. Currently pursuing a Masters of Art in Teaching from Louisiana-Lafayette.

geauxcolonels.com «« 31 2015 COACHES BIOS ALAN RICARD RUNNING BACK COACH lan Ricard is in his first season with the Nicholls State University football program as running backs coach. A Ricard joins Nicholls after coaching the running backs for one season at The Apprentice School, a Division-III program in Virginia. Prior to the season, he completed an internship with the NFL’s New York Jets during the summer which lasted through training camp. Ricard received his first coaching experience at Louisiana-Monroe, where he played fullback from 1995-99. After playing in the NFL for nine seasons, Ricard returned to ULM as a student assistant coach in 2013. While in Monroe, he completed his undergraduate degree in criminal justice. Following his playing career at ULM, Ricard played professionally in the NFL for the Baltimore Ravens (2000-06), Buffalo Bills (2006) and Detroit Lions (2007-08). Ricard was part of the Ravens squad that won Super Bowl XXXV and in 2003; he was an alternate for the AFC Pro Bowl team after blocking for 2,000-yard rusher Jamal Lewis. Following retirement from the NFL, Ricard spent two years with the Comcast Sports Network in Baltimore, Md., where he brokedown matchups for upcoming games, as well as provided halftime and post-game analysis. THE RICARD FILE Personal: Born January 17, 1977. Hometown: Independence, La. Family: Single

Previous Coaching Experience: The Apprentice School (Va.) (2014); running backs; New York Jets (Summer of 2014); internship; Louisiana-Monroe (2013), student assistant coach.

Playing Experience: Fullback at ULM (1995-99); Baltimore Ravens (2000-06); Buffalo Bills (2006); Detroit Lions (2007-08).

Education: Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from ULM in 2013. lee roussel offensive line COACH ee Roussel is in his first season with the Nicholls State University football program as offensive line coach. L A native of Lutcher, La., Roussel joins Nicholls after coaching at Archbishop Rummel for five seasons. Along with coaching the offensive line in each season, Roussel took over as offensive coordinator in 2014 as the Raiders finished the regular season undefeated at 10-0 and ranked No. 1 in the state in Class 5A. Rummel advanced to the Division I state semifinals and completed the season with an 11-1 record. During his tenure, Rummel won its first two state championships in football in 2012 and 2013 with 14-0 and 10-3 records, respectively. In his five seasons, Rummel produced two All-State offensive linemen and four All-District honorees. Before coaching at Rummel, Roussel coached three years at St. Charles Catholic and two years at his alma mater Lutcher, where he was a two-year starter at center for his hometown Bulldogs in 2001-02. Roussel earned his bachelor’s degree in general studies from Southeastern Louisiana in 2008. THE ROUSSEL FILE

Personal: Born November 15, 1985. Hometown: Lutcher, La. Family: Has a wife, Kelly.

Previous Coaching Experience: Rummel High (La.) (2014), offensive coordinator/ offensive line coach; Rummel High (La.), (2010-13), offensive line coach; St. Charles Catholic (La.) (2007-09), offensive line; Lutcher High (La.) (2005-06), offensive line.

Playing Experience: Offensive lineman at Lutcher.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in general studies from Southeastern Louisiana in 2008.

32 «« 2015 NICHOLLS FOOTBALL 2015 COACHES BIOS MARCUS SCOTT DEFENSIVE BACKS COACH arcus Scott is in his first season with the Nicholls State University football program as defensive backs coach. M Scott, a native of New Orleans, comes to Nicholls after serving as head coach at West Jefferson High (La.) from 2008-13. During his tenure, the Buccaneers posted a 38-26 record, reached the playoffs in each season and claimed two district titles – in 2008 and 2009. After serving as an assistant coach under Hank Tierney at West Jefferson in 2007, Scott was promoted to head coach in 2008. A graduate of Jesuit, Scott started his coaching career as an assistant at Clark High in New Orleans. He then coached three years at his alma mater under Vic Eumont before taking a position at B.F. Terry High School in Rosenburg, Texas. Scott played collegiate football at McNeese State University and earned a bachelor’s degree in 2000. THE SCOTT FILE Personal: Hometown: New Orleans, La.

Previous Coaching Experience: West Jefferson High (La.) (2008-13), head football coach; West Jefferson High (La.), assistant coach; B.F. Terry High (Texas), assistant coach; Jesuit (La.), assistant coach; Clark High (La.), assistant coach.

Playing Experience: Played at McNeese State.

Education: Bachelor’s degree from McNeese State in 2000.

BRIAN WALLACE LINEBACKERS COACH rian Wallace is in his first season with the Nicholls State University football program as linebackers coach. B Wallace, a native of Port Orange, Fla., comes to Nicholls after coaching at his alma mater, Louisiana College, for three seasons. While at LC, he served as co- defensive coordinator, linebackers coach and recruiting coordinator. Last season, he helped guide an LC defense that ranked second in the American Southwest Conference in turnover margin at plus-eight. Wallace coached with Tim Rebowe at Louisiana-Lafayette for three seasons, working as a defensive and special teams assistant coach. While at ULL, the Ragin’ Cajuns won their first-ever bowl game by defeating San Diego State, 32-30, in the 2011 New Orleans Bowl. A 2008 graduate of Louisiana College, Wallace was a four-year member of the Wildcat football team from 2004-08, playing linebacker while serving as a two-time team captain. Following his playing career at LC, he spent one year as linebackers coach for the Wildcats in 2009, where he coached three All-conference performers. Wallace and his wife, Allison, reside in Houma. THE WALLACE FILE

Personal: Born November 18, 1985. Hometown: Port Orange, Fla. Family: Married to the former Allison Rieve, who is a native of Houma and played softball at Louisiana College.

Previous Coaching Experience: Louisiana College (2012-14), co-defensive coordinator, linebackers and recruiting coordinator; Louisiana-Lafayette (2009- 11), defensive and special teams assistant; Louisiana College (2008), linebackers.

Playing Experience: Played linebacker at Louisiana College (2004-08); was a two-time team captain.

Education: Received a bachelor’s degree in history from Louisiana College in 2008.

geauxcolonels.com «« 33 2015 COACHES BIOS RUSS GISCLAIR TIGHT ENDS COACH uss Gisclair is in his first season as tight ends coach for the Nicholls State University football program. R Gisclair, a native of Cut Off, La., joins Nicholls after lettering four seasons with the Colonels from 2010-13. Playing primarily at fullback, Gisclair appeared in 38 career games for Nicholls and was a key blocker for Tuskani Figaro, who set the Colonels’ all-time single-season rushing record in 2013. Gisclair earned a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies from Nicholls in 2014. Following graduation, he spent half the season working with the Colonel coaching staff as offensive quality control. He finished the year serving as the offensive line coach at Vandebilt Catholic in Houma and in 2015, he joined the McNeese State staff as a defensive assistant.

THE GISCLAIR FILE Personal: Born August 23, 1990. Hometown: Cut Off, La. Family: Single.

Previous Coaching Experience: McNeese State (2015), defensive assistant; Vandebilt Catholic (La.) (2014), offensive line; Nicholls (2014), offensive quality control.

Playing Experience: Played fullback at Nicholls (2010-13).

Education: Received a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies from Nicholls in 2014.

ALL TIME ASSISTANTS Kyle Acosta (Nicholls)...... 2000-2001 Tyler Donaldson (ULM)...... 2012 Richard Marque (Nicholls)...... 1971 Steve Adams (Western Kentucky)...... 2013-14 Alfred Dorsey (Nicholls)...... 1991 Mike McCarty (Oregon)...... 1999-2000 Paul Alexander (Southeastern La.)...... 1972-73 Karl Dunbar (LSU)...... 1998-99 Joey McGooey (Loyola)...... 1974-80 Justin Anderson (BYU)...... 2010-14 Tim Dulaney (Millsaps)...... 1987-92 Manny Michel (Tennessee Tech)...... 1995-98 Bobby April (Louisiana-Lafayette)...... 2010 Joshua Eargle (Memphis)...... 2006-07. Tommy Minton (Nicholls)...... 1990-92 John Arms (Louisiana Lafayette)...... 1974-78 Ken Edenfield (Troy State)...... 1993-95 C.J. Moore (McNeese State)...... 1977 Jeremy Atwell (SE Missouri)...... 2001, 2005-2013 Steve Ellis (Nicholls)...... 2003-07. Karl Morgan (UCLA)...... 1993 Freddie Banks (North Dakota St.)...... 2013-14 Kenny Ferro (Northwestern State)...... 1987 Barrett Murphy (LSU)...... 1981-82 Jeff Beckles (Florida State)...... 2000 Heath Fleming (Auburn)...... 1997 John Nagle (LSU)...... 1981-85 Chris Boone (Southern Mississippi)...... 2002-2003 Gary Fontenot (Nicholls)...... 1980 Brandon Nowlin (LSU)...... 2013-14 Charles Boyd (Urbana)...... 2014 Paul Frazier (Liberty)...... 1999-2000 Dwayne Nunez (Lamar)...... 1998 Steve Boyd (Tulane)...... 1980 Jerry Fremin (Southern Mississippi)...... 1988-92 Jake Olsen (Valley City State)...... 2014 Ricky Brumfield (Utah State)...... 2011-12 Tom Gainey (LSU)...... 1987-92 Ed Orgeron (Northwestern State)...... 1994 Dr. Glenn Brady (Stephen F. Austin)...... 1978-80 Adam Gardner (Nicholls)...... 2010-11 Randy Raymond (Louisiana Lafayette)...... 1974-78 Ron Brown (Fort Valley State)...... 1981-88 Dustin Gisclair (Nicholls)...... 2009-11 Tim Rebowe (LSU)...... 1995-2000 Robert Butz (Liberty)...... 1999 Carroll Goulas (Southeastern La.)...... 1971-73 Jeff Richards (Livingston)...... 2001-2003 Bart Casey (Troy State)...... 1996-97 Brad Griffin (Southern Mississippi)...... 1996-98 Corey Robinson (Western New Mexico)...... 2004 Chad Callais (Nicholls)...... 2005-2006 Bob Gros (Southeastern La.)...... 1974-78 Jonathan Robinson (SE Missouri)...... 1999-2001 T.C. Calmes (Southeastern La.)...... 1973-78 Kenny Guillot (Northwestern State)...... 1981-86 Kovoska Robinson (Nicholls)...... 2001-2002 Steve Campbell (Auburn)...... 1993-95 Phillip Hawkins (Arkansas-Monticello)...... 1984-86 Don Rodrigue (McNeese State)...... 1981-92 Thad Campbell (Liberty)...... 1999-2003 Chuck Hepola (Evangel University)...... 2010-14 Mitch Rodrigue (Nicholls)...... 1993-98 Kevin Carey (Sterling College)...... 2009 Ricardo Hopper (Clemson)...... 1992 Allen Rudolph (Southern Mississippi)...... 1995-98 Garrett Chachere (Tulane)...... 1995-97 Mark Hudspeth (Delta State)...... 1995 Charles Sabbatini (Delta State)...... 1987-92 Joe Clark (Santa Clara)...... 1981-83 Mario Jeberaeel (UNLV)...... 2012 David Saunders (Auburn)...... 1993-95 Matt Clark (Western Washington)...... 2012-14 Graham Johnsen (Southern Mississippi)...... 2004 Joel Smith (Southeastern La.)...... 1971-73 Joe Clement (East Tennessee)...... 1984-85 Jay Jones (Nicholls)...... 2004-2006 Johnny Tart (Southern Miss)...... 2007-09 Bill Clements (Tulane)...... 1971-73 Mickey Joseph (Nebraska)...... 2001-2003 Burnell Taylor (Nicholls)...... 2005-2006 Don Closter (Texas A&I )...... 1971-72 Kent Keith (Southwest Baptist)...... 2004-09 Jonathan Terrell (Nicholls)...... 2004 Greg Colschen (Carthage)...... 1981-85 Charles Kelly (Auburn)...... 2002-2006 Jay Thomas (Southern Mississippi)...... 1991-92, 99-2003 Steve Crovetto (Louisiana Lafayette)...... 1983-85 H.T. Kinney (Wisconsin-Platteville)...... 2002-09 Keith Uperesa (BYU)...... 2010-11 Andy Cox (Florida Atlantic)...... 1992 Mike Knight (North Alabama)...... 1979-80 Brad Villavaso (Nicholls)...... 1993-95 Denzil Cox (Arkansas-Monticello)...... 1981-86 Ben Kohring (Western St. College)...... 2006 Brandon Washington (LSU)...... 2013 David Cunningham (Kentucky Wesleyan)...... 2006-09 Terry Looney (Tulane)...... 1996-97 Rashad Watson (Alabama A&M)...... 2009 Edward Dillon (Grand Canyon Univ.)...... 2010-12 Tony Maranto (Northwestern State)...... 2003 David Wilson (Troy State)...... 1993-94 34 «« 2015 NICHOLLS FOOTBALL