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2011 Football Team Guide

New Head CoaCH

The Hudspeth Era Begins C.C. BROWN Ike D’Anthony TAYLOR BATISTE Defensive Back Offensive Lineman Pittsburg Steelers

Hall DAVIS Defensive End Brandon STOKLEY Seattle Seahawks

Michael Jake Charles ADAMS TILLMAN Defensive Back DELHOMME Defensive Back Arizona Cardinals Lo u i s i a n a Fo o t b a ll 2011 Ragin’ Cajuns Football 2011 Team Guide

Thank you for your interest in Ragin’ Cajuns Football. The 2011 team guide University Information features most of the information you will need to cover the Cajuns this season. Name______University of Location______Lafayette, La. You may also find the 2011 Ragin’ Cajuns Football History & Record Book helpful. Founded______1898 It contains last season’s stats and recaps, as well as all documented historical Enrollment______15,418 (Spring 2011) Nickname______Ragin’ Cajuns data and records. The History & Record Book is available at ragincajuns.com Colors______Vermilion (PMS 193) & White under the football homepage. President_____ Dr. E. Joseph Savoie (Louisiana ’76) Interim AD__Scott Farmer (Georgia Southern ’86) Me d i a In f o r m a t i o n Co a c h i n g St a f f Website______www.ragincajuns.com Media Guidelines______2-3 Mark Hudspeth______32-33 Stadium Information Visiting Lafayette______4 Timothy Edwards______34 Name______Cajun Field Surface______Pro Grass Synthetic Turf System Media Outlets______5 Jay Johnson______35 Capacity______31,000 Marquase Lovings______36 Year Opened______1971 Fa c i l i t i e s Jorge Munoz______37 First Game___ Sept. 25, 1971 vs. Santa Clara (W, 21-0) Cajun Field______6 All-Time Record______114-98-2 (.537) Tim Rebowe______38 Sun Belt Record______18-18 (.500) Leon Moncla Indoor Facility______7 Mitch Rodrigue______39 Largest Crowd___ 41,357 vs. Southern (Sept. 5, 2009) David Saunders______40 Se a s o n In f o r m a t i o n Season Information Greg Stewart______41 2010 Record______3-9 2011 Roster______8-9 Sun Belt Record______3-5 (T-6th) Season Preview______10-13 Reed Stringer______42 Letterwinners R/L______41/24 2010 Stats______14 Troy Wingerter______43 Starters R/L______12/10 Strength Staff______44 Newcomers______34 Preseason Depth Chart______15 Coaching Staff Head Coach_ ___ Mark Hudspeth (Delta State ’92) Pl a y e r Bi o s Record at UL______0-0 (First Season) Student-Athletes______16-28 Career Record (DII)_____ 66-21 (Seven Seasons) Other Varsity______29 AHC/Recr. Coor./TE_____ Reed Stringer (Delta State ’01) Off. Coor./QB______Jay Johnson (Nothern Iowa ’92) Newcomers______30-31 Run Gm Coor./OL__ Mitch Rodrigue (Nicholls State ’88) Running Backs______Marquase Lovings (Howard '06) Radio Network Louisiana Wide Receivers____ Jorge Munoz (Bethany College ’98) Every game can be heard on Def. Coor./LB______Greg Stewart (Troy ’88) KHXT 107.9 FM in Lafayette Sports Information Defensive Line______Tim Edwards (Delta State ’91) KPEL 1420 AM in Lafayette Main Phone: (337) 851-2255 | Fax: (337) 482-6529 Safeties______Tim Rebowe (Louisiana State ‘87) KANE 1240 AM in New Iberia Asst. Recr. Coor./CB______David Saunders (Auburn ’82) PRESS BOX NUMBER: (337) 851-2255 Dir. of Oper./Pro Liason_ Troy Wingerter (Louisiana ’93) JAY WALKER MAILING ADDRESS Off. G.A.______Ryan Conway Voice of the Ragin’ Cajuns Cox Communications Athletic Center Def. G.A.______Tommy Rybecki Play-by-play announcer Jay Walker 201 Reinhardt Drive Important Football Contacts has served as the “Voice of the Ragin’ Lafayette, LA 70506 (337) Area Code Cajuns” since 1991. He handles the play- by-play duties for Cajuns football, men’s Academics______Danny Cottonham 482-6830 basketball and baseball. DARYL CETNAR Athletic Training______Travis Soileau 482-6325 A broadcasting veteran since 1971, Sports Information Director Compliance______Jessica Clarke Leger 482-5195 the native New Englander has spent his Equipment______Lynn Williams 482-6326 entire broadcasting career in southwest Office: (337) 482-6331 Football Office______Judy Becker 482-6318 Louisiana. His sports background Game Management______John Dugas 482-1296 includes years of broadcasting high Cell: (337) 654-6923 Email: [email protected] Marketing______Eric Maron 482-6842 school sports, while also serving as the television play-by-play voice of Scheduling______Scott Farmer 482-5393 1 Ragin’ Cajuns athletics from 1984-91 before joining the radio network. In addition to his duties with the network, Walker also hosts the *Primary FB Contact* Strength Coach______Rusty Whitt 482-6315 Mark Hudspeth, Bob Marlin and Tony Robichaux Coach’s Shows on Ticketing______Shivaun Bertrand 265-2357 MyKLAF-TV (Cox/LUS 13, DirecTV 62). He is also the host of the popular Video Coordinator______Darren Walker 482-6872 sports talk show, “Bird’s Eye View,” which airs Monday-Friday from 3-6 MATT HEBERT p.m. on ESPN 1420 AM. Football History Assistant SID First year of Football______1901 Seasons Played______109 STEVE PELOQUIN Office: (337) 482-6330 Games Played______1,028 Color Analyst Cell: (337) 288-6023 All-Time Record______481-513-34 (.484) Email: [email protected] All-Time Bowl Record______1-1 (.500) Sports Radio ESPN 1420 Programming Last Bowl Appearance______1970 Grantland Rice Director Steve Peloquin has served as Result______Lost to Tennessee State, 26-25 color analyst for the Ragin’ Cajuns Radio Conference Championships______Seven Network since 2002. Membership in NCAA______FBS (formerly I-A) Peloquin is the football color analyst JEFF SCHNEIDER and is the primary play-by-play voice Louisiana has always been in the FBS (I-A since ’78) for women’s basketball and softball. Staff Assistant Sports Information Under his guidance, coverage of Director (Football Contact)______Daryl Cetnar Office: (337) 482-6332 women’s basketball and softball has Office______(337) 482-6331 increased to nearly 100 live events Cell: (225) 241-8430 Cell______(337) 654-6923 since 2007-08, with plans for even further expansion. Email: [email protected] A broadcasting veteran since 1991, Peloquin hosts the always [email protected] entertaining morning sports show, “Thinking Out Loud,” which airs Assistant Director______Matt Hebert *Secondary FB Contact* Monday-Friday from 7-9 a.m. on ESPN 1420 AM. Secondary Football Contact______Jeff Schneider RAGINCAJUNS.COM RAGINCAJUNS.COM Lo u i s i a n a Fo o t b a ll 2011 media GUIDELINES

Thank you for your interest in the University of Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns football. The Louisiana Sports Information MEDIA SERVICES Office has produced the 2011 football team guide to assist in your coverage of the Ragin’ Cajuns.

If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please feel free to contact any member of the UL SID staff. We look forward to working with you throughout the season.

COVERING LOUISIANA Mark Hudspeth Availability n Head coach Mark Hudspeth will be available for interviews on Monday during the Sun Belt Coaches Teleconference and at his weekly luncheon. He is also available from 8:15-11:15 a.m., Monday-Wednesday, for telephone and in-person interviews. Once a request is approved by the Sports Information Office, Judy Becker will coordinate an appointment. ragincajuns.com sunbeltsports.org media information Player Availability Both ragincajuns.com and sunbeltsports.org are available to the media and general public. Media and fans are n MEDIA MEMBERS SHOULD NEVER CONTACT A welcome to access from the most current media guide to game notes, recaps, schedules, rosters, statistics and STUDENT-ATHLETE DIRECTLY AT ANY TIME. player profiles on ragincajuns.com. The official site of the , sunbeltsports.org, features the most n That contact rule begins the minute the S-A enrolls in current media guide, game notes and updated statistics during the regular season. school as a freshman until the time they run out of eligibility – offseason and summers included. Contact includes, but is not limited to, in-person interviews outside of an athletic event or Injury Information Working Press Area n The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act n The entrance to the Cajun Field press box is through the practice, phone calls, text messages, email and any other form of 1996 (HIPAA) regulates the use and disclosure of certain press elevator, located at Gate B adjacent to the elevator tower of online communication (ie. Facebook, MySpace, etc.). information held by “covered entities”. It establishes regulations on the west side of Cajun Field. n Student-athletes have been instructed to immediately for the use and disclosure of Protected Health Information n The press box opens approximately three hours prior terminate any contact initiated by a member of the media. (PHI). PHI is any information held by a covered entity which to game time and meals will be served in the press box n Player interviews MUST be arranged through the SID concerns health status and provision of health care that can be beginning approximately 90 minutes to kickoff. office. During the season, select Cajuns players are available to linked to an individual. This is interpreted rather broadly and n Working media credentials are required for admittance to the media twice a week, typically Tuesdays and Wednesdays. includes any part of an individual’s medical record. the press box and for meals. To arrange an interview, please call or email Daryl Cetnar at n HIPAA Privacy Rule. Under the HIPAA Privacy Rule, the n The Level 1 area is reserved for media members as well least 48 hours in advance. Post-practice interview requests University must reasonably limit uses and disclosures of as game staff and statistical personnel. Broadcast outlets, for coaches & players must be made 24 hours in advance. medical information to the minimum necessary to accomplish coaches booths and game management areas are located on Those interviews will be conducted in the Bob Fournet their intended purpose. In order to supply the media with Level 2. The camera deck is located below Level 1. Recruiting Zone behind the Cox Communications Athletic injury information related to student-athletes, the University n The press area, as well as the Cox Communications Media Center. Players will not be available for game-day interviews shall be limited to discussing the athlete’s name, along with a Room, is equipped with high-speed wireless internet. Media until the post-game press conference. Interviews will always broad term for the injury and upcoming playing status. and photographers can access the network with the proper be scheduled around a student-athlete’s academic schedule. n Student-athletes that miss practice due to an injury will not log-in information. Please contact the SID staff for help. n 2011 Football Student-Athlete Availability be available to the media for post-practice interviews. n Electrical outlets and telephone lines are available on a Sunday – Practice Closed - No coach or player interviews n Student-athletes that are injured during a game will not be first-come, first-served basis in the working press area and Monday – Players Day off (except those brought to Media allowed to participate in post-game media interviews. Media Room. Luncheon), coaches available by appointment n Members of the media should never approach athletic Tuesday – Practice Closed – Interviews after practice trainers to discuss the injury of a student-athlete. All covering Wednesday – Practice Closed – Interviews after practice Press Box Media Services news outlets, including live television and radio broadcasts, Thursday – Practice Closed - No player interviews n Pre-game notes, programs, guides and statistics along will be supplied with in-game injury information by the SID. Friday – Walk-through closed - No interviews with other information will be provided to all media members Saturday – Post-Game only prior to kickoff. Play-by-play and stat sheets are provided at (all availability subject to change at any time without prior notice) Game Notes the end of each quarter. Live running stats are also available n During the season, football game notes will be available on via monitors throughout press row and on the internet at Practices Mondays at Noon to media members and will also be available www.ragincajuns.com during the game. n Practices are closed to the media, but may be open at any at www.ragincajuns.com. n Internal public address provides updated information and time upon announcement. Media should contact the SID n In addition, a late Monday release will contain highlights notes throughout the game as well as play-by-play particulars. office if they plan to attend an open practice and should be from head coach Mark Hudspeth’s Monday press luncheon. n Members of the UL SID staff will man the press box phone aware of the designated areas around the practice field from A mid-week practice report and other necessary game number, (337) 851-2255, which should be used for any which to view practice. information will be released late Wednesday. questions or information needed during the game. n Video crews shooting footage during practice, though, n If media require additional notes, statistics or information n Louisiana and the Football Writers Association of America are asked to limit their filming to the first 30 minutes. not listed in the game notes package, please contact the SID (FWAA) jointly remind you that the Cajun Field press box is a office with your needs. Please allow time for the SID staff to working press facility and that cheering for either team will research your questions. not be tolerated. Violators will be asked to leave by security 2 personnel. CREDENTIAL & PARKING POLICIES AND GUIDELINES

Credentials, parking passes and working space Working Credentials n If a news-gathering medium has an on-line site that for all media members are issued at the sole and n With the exception of those covering the Ragin’ Cajuns sponsors these anonymous forums, they may continue to exclusive discretion of the UL SID office. daily, all passes are issued on a game-by-game basis with request credentials under its traditional medium (newspaper, consideration of available working space. magazine, radio or television), but will not be granted Media must request credentials in writing n Louisiana reserves the right to deny media credentials to additional passes or access for on-line staff. ALL passes through SID Daryl Cetnar at sportsinfo@ any individual. can be revoked if the traditional medium fails to monitor louisiana.edu. The SID Office should receive all n Requests will be honored from sports editors of daily its anonymous forum for malicious defamation against credential requests no later than 10 days prior to newspapers and sports directors of TV and radio stations. the University and its’ coaches, student-athletes and the game. All season credential requests must n Time permitting, credentials will be mailed. However, in the administrators. be made at least two weeks prior to the season. event that credentials cannot be mailed, they can be picked up n All media members are asked to enter the stadium through at Media Will Call which is located at Gate B at the base of the the media gate located adjacent to Gate B at the base of the ANY ATTEMPT TO REPLICATE A PARKING Cajun Field elevator tower. During the week, credentials may Cajun Field elevator tower. PASS OR CREDENTIAL FOR THE INTENT OF be picked up in the SID Office located in Room 140 of the Cox Media Parking DISTRIBUTION WILL RESULT IN A PERMANENT Communications Athletic Center. n Media parking at Cajun Field is available on a limited LOSS OF PRIVILEGES. n Credentials are non-transferable and are subject to basis in a designated lot. Requests for parking passes should immediate revocation at any time, if transferred. be made well in advance to the SID office. It should not be Requests from individuals not employed n Only websites that are affiliated with a national or regional assumed that parking passes will be provided to all media. by a legitimate media outlet WILL NOT be news media organization (CNN/SI, ESPN, etc.) or an opposing Passes must be displayed in the front windshield at all times considered. institution will be considered for credentials. (you will not be allowed in the parking area without a parking

CREDENTIAL POLICY n Web sites that sponsor “message boards” or “chat rooms” pass). where people are allowed to post anonymously are ineligible for credentials and access to media functions.

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Postgame Photo Requests MONDAY MEDIA LUNCHEON media information n Requested Cajuns players and head coach Mark Hudsepth n Requests for still and action photos of current student- are available in the interview room following the mandatory athletes must be made in writing to Daryl Cetnar. Still and 10-minute cooling-off period. action photos of former student-athletes are available on a Head Coach Mark Hudspeth n Each Monday during the regular season, Mark Hudspeth n The Louisiana locker room is CLOSED to the media at all very limited basis. Media outlets should make requests – via will hold a weekly media luncheon beginning at noon in times. Media outlets may request players to be brought to the e-mail – well in advance of any deadline. Headshots of current Room 140 of the Cox Communications Athletic Center. This interview room for post-game interviews. student-athletes can be accessed via www.ragincajuns.com. event is open ONLY to credentialed members of the media. n The Cajun Field elevator will be held for working press Contact the SID staff for instructions on how to download the n Lunch will be served between 12-12:15 p.m. with midway through the fourth quarter and will promptly leave 3.0”x3.5”, 300dpi, images. with 5:00 left on the clock to take media members to the post- Hudspeth's opening comments scheduled to follow shortly game interview area. Members of the UL Sports Information after. Schedule permitting, student-athletes may be available staff will escort media to the interview room (located in the Sidelines and Live Photography to address the media during this time (if there are not class auxiliary building behind the Cox Communications Athletic n The sidelines at Cajun Field are an extension of the press box conflicts) . Media are asked to arrive early. Center) and will be available to handle requests. and are limited to working personnel only. NCAA guidelines are enforced, with photographers not allowed to shoot within Postgame Media Services the confines of the 25-yard-lines on either side of the field. Luncheon Dates n Game books and Louisiana player and coach quotes will Credentials are required on the sidelines. Photographers and be distributed in the media work room. The media work room videographers that shoot in the team area will be removed n #1 Monday, August 29 is located in the Cox Communications Athletic Center, Room from the sidelines and may have their credential privileges 140. All media members are asked to complete their game revoked. n #2 Monday, September 5 stories in the media work room. n Photographers wishing to work the sideline areas should n UL will provide complimentary fax/email service for media notify the SID staff well in advance of the game. n #3 Monday, September 12 by request only. Should you need information faxed or n It is against NCAA and University rules to sell any image emailed, please contact a member of the Louisiana SID staff. taken at a practice or during a game - especially, but not n #4 Monday, September 19 limited to, current student-athletes. n #5 Monday, September 26 Credential Priority n The photo deck is located below the Cajun Field press box Credentials are issued based on the following priorities and and is accessible through the working press area. All team n #6 Monday, October 3 guidelines: film and television taping should be done from this area. 1. Personnel involved in a live radio or TV broadcast. Credentials are required for this area. n #7 Monday, October 10 2. Daily newspapers and media outlets regularly covering n Visiting team videographers should contact Darren Walker, Louisiana and the current opponent. Wire services, regional Video Coordinator, at (337) 482-6872 for specific information. n #8 Monday, October 17 and national publications are also afforded this opportunity. n #9 Monday, October 24 3. Non-originating radio and television personnel producing Television reports on the game. Only local radio and TV stations with n Television rights are retained by the Louisiana Athletics n #10 Monday, October 31 a full-time sports director conducting a regular sports show Department and any station desiring to originate either live or will receive consideration for credentials. delayed broadcasts must contact Scott Farmer, Interim Director n #11 Monday, November 7 4. Officially recognized UL or opponent student publications of Athletics at (337) 482-5393. or electronic media outlets. n #12 Monday, November 21 5. Non-daily newspapers or publications covering the game. Visiting Radio n Radio rights for Louisiana football are owned by KPEL Radio. NOTE: Spouses, dates, non-workers and anyone under 18 Stations wishing to receive their broadcast or needing more No Luncheons years of age are not permitted in the working press area. information about the network may contact Jay Walker at (337) n The week of Nov. 14-20 233-6000 or by e-mail at [email protected]. CREDENTIALS MUST BE VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES. n Only the “official” radio outlet of the visiting team is permitted n The week of Nov. 28 - Dec. 4 to originate a live broadcast without written permission of the Visiting SID/AD UL Athletics Department. Two standard analog telephone lines n Three seats, two electrical outlets, and a phone line, (337) are provided by KPEL in the visiting radio booth. The University 262-5826, are reserved for visiting SIDs. Contact Daryl Cetnar provides a dry-pair line from the visiting radio booth to the in advance to make specific arrangements. Please provide 35 visiting locker room. Please contact the SID office at least two copies of your game notes, or email a final pdf no later than weeks in advance if you will be using the dry-pair connection. Thursday of game week. n If the official visiting radio station needs additional analog n Passes for the travel party will be sent by Daryl Cetnar to telephone lines or ISDN lines, please contact AT&T directly to Cajun Field Press Box Number the visiting SID, unless otherwise instructed. Please make place your order. The physical address of Cajun Field is 2351 your entire credential request at least 10 days prior to the West Congress St., Lafayette, LA 70506. Allow 4-6 weeks for (For Working Media ONLY) game. Teams will be allotted 50 sideline passes and 10 installation. Press Box: (337) 851-2255 additional passes for the coaches booth and video staff. No n Radio booths are located on the second level of the press more than 10 all-access passes will be granted. box. The visiting radio booth is located adjacent to the public n Each visiting athletics director is given a private box. The address booth. Look for signs marked “PA / Visiting Radio”. box is located on the second floor of the press box. Enter n Other visiting stations desiring to originate broadcasts door marked “Visiting AD Box”. Ten tickets will be sent to must get approval from UL SID Daryl Cetnar before any the attention of the visiting SID, along with all travel party arrangements will be made or credentials are issued. passes. 3 IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

n Monday-Tuesday, July 18-19 n Wednesday, August 24 n Saturday, November 5 Sun Belt Media Days Welcome Back Dinner (6:45 p.m.) Senior Day vs. La.-Monroe (2:30 p.m.) n Wednesday, August 3 n Monday, August 29 Team Reports (12-2:30 p.m.) First Media Luncheon (Noon) n Monday, November 10 Team Meeting (3 p.m.) Mark Hudspeth's birthday n Saturday, September 3 n Thursday, August 4 Season Opener/Hudspeth Era Begins n Monday, November 14 First Team Practice (9 a.m.) at Oklahoma State John Mackey Award Semifinalists (8) released n Wednesday, August 10 n Saturday, September 17 Media Day (12 p.m. - Alumni House) First Home Game n Monday, November 21 n Sunday, August 21 vs. Nicholls State (6 p.m.) John Mackey Award Team Photo (4 p.m.) Finalists (3) released n Saturday, September 24 n Sunday, August 21 Sun Belt Opener n Saturday, November 26 Fan Day (5:00 p.m. - ) at FIU Season Finale at Arizona n Monday, August 22 n Saturday, October 15 Fall 2011 Classes Begin 66th Homecoming n Wednesday, December 7 No Interviews w/players this week vs. North Texas (4 p.m.) All-Sun Belt Team released Coaches by request only

RAGINCAJUNS.COM RAGINCAJUNS.COM Lo u i s i a n a Fo o t b a ll 2011 visiting CITY OF LAFAYETTE THINGS TO DO UL RESTAURANT PARTNER’S LODGING Feb Mardi Gras (Lafayette) Deano’s Cajun Pizza America’s Best Suites March The Festival of Live Oaks (New Iberia) 305 Bertrand Drive______337.233.5446 125 E. Kaliste Saloom Road______337.235.1367 March Crawfish Etouffee Cook-off Festival (Eunice) HoneyBaked Ham Co. & Cafe Candlewood Suites March Downtown Alive! (Lafayette) 2105 E. Kaliste Saloom Road_ ____ 337.984.6900 April Bayou Teche Bear Festival (Franklin) 4400-F Ambassador Caffery Pkwy__ 337.524.1010 Courtyard by Marriott April Cajun Hot Sauce Festival (New Iberia) Judice Inn (Hamburgers) April Festival International (Lafayette) 3134 Johnston Street______337.984.5614 214 E. Kaliste Saloom Road______337.232.5005 April Rhythms on the River (Lafayette) McDonald's Crowne Plaza April Downtown Alive! (Lafayette) 1522 Johnston Street______337.234.5718 1801 W. Pinhook Road______337.233.8120 May Crawfish Festival (Breaux Bridge) 812 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy_ ___ 337.233.0689 Drury Inn and Suites May Rhythms on the River (Lafayette) 3606 Osborn Lane______337.984.8028 120 Alcide Dominique Drive_____ 337.262.0202 May Downtown Alive! (Lafayette) Fairfield Inn and Suites Olde Tyme Po-Boys June Buggy Festival (Church Point) 1606 W. Pinhook Road______337.233-5558 218 W. St. Mary Boulevard______337.235.8165 June Le Festivale de la Viande Boucanee 2225 NW Evangeline Thruway____ 337.235.9898

media information Posados Cafe (Mexican) (Smoked Meat) (Ville Platte) Hampton Inn and Suites 3822 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy_ __ 337.988.0835 June Spice & Music Festival (Opelousas) 1910 S. College Road______337.266.5858 July Acadiana Symphony Orchestra Red, Pizza Hut 2144 W. Willow Street______337.236.6161 White & Boom (Lafayette) 105 St. Landry Street______337.233.3335 Hilton Garden Inn Aug Shrimp Festival (Delcambre) 1420 NE Evangeline Thruway______337.233.6715 Aug Le Cajun Festival Music Awards (Lafayette) 2350 W. Congress Street______337.291.1977 1821 W. Pinhook Road______337.233.4568 Aug Duck Festival (Gueydan) Hilton Lafayette Aug Cajun Music Festival (Mamou) Popeyes Chicken and Biscuits 1521 W. Pinhook Road______337.235.6111 Sept Sugar Cane Festival (New Iberia) 2018 W. University Avenue______337.237.8493 Holiday Inn Holidome Sept Frog Festival (Rayne) 1300 W. Pinhook Road______337.235.1587 2032 NE Evangeline Thruway_____ 337.233.6815 Sept Plaisance Zydeco Festival (Opelousas) 200 E. Willow Street______337.237.1630 Holiday Inn Express Sept Creole Zydeco Festival (St. Martinville) 2404 W. Congress Street______337.234.4112 210 E. Kaliste Saloom Road______337.456.6900 Sept BooZoo’s Labor Day Zydeco Festival (Iowa) 2216 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy_ __ 337.993.9573 3903 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy__ 337.981.0600 Sept Downtown Alive! (Lafayette) Prejean’s Restaurant (Cajun Seafood/Steaks) 736 I-10 S. Frontage Road______337.232.6845 Oct Latin Music Festival (Lafayette) Howard Johnson Inn Oct Louisiana Cattle Festival (Abbeville) 3480 NE Evangeline Trwy. (I-49N)__ 337.896.3247 Oct Festivals Acadiens (Lafayette) Quizno’s Autumnwood Plaza 2215 NW Evangeline Thruway____ 337. 232.5500 Oct Boudin Cook-off (Lafayette) 2668 Johnston Street, Suite A2____ 337.233.9685 Jameson Inn Oct Louisiana Cotton Festival (Ville Platte) Raising Cane’s 2200 NE Evangeline Thruway_____ 337.291.2916 Oct International Rice Festival (Crowley) 2426 W. Congress Street______337.572.9966 LaQuinta Inn Oct Louisiana Tournoi (Ville Platte) 100 E. Kaliste Saloom Road______337.267.1350 2100 NE Evangeline Thruway_____ 337.233.5610 Oct The Yambilee Festival (Opelousas) 2516 Kaliste Saloom Road______337.984.6427 1015 W. Pinhook Road______337.291.1088 Oct South Louisiana Black Pot Cookoff and Roly Poly Oil Center Microtel Inn and Suites Festival (Lafayette) 1004 Coolidge Street______337.234.3289 301 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy_ __ 337.235.9010 Oct Downtown Alive! (Lafayette) Pear Tree Inn Texas Roadhouse Oct Louisiana German Oktoberfest (Robert's Cove) 126 Alcide Dominique Drive_____ 337.289.9907 Nov “5000 EGG” Giant Omelette 5620 Johnston Street______337.981.6155 Ramada Inn Celebration (Abbeville) The Wild Salmon Bar & Grill 120 East Kaliste Saloom Road_ ___ 337.235.0858 Nov Frog Festival (Rayne) 813 Foreman Drive______337.988.0052 Nov Festival (Henderson) Residence Inn by Marriott Tropical Smoothie Cafe 128 James Comeaux Road______337.232.3341 Nov/Dec Cajun & Creole Christmas 458 Heymann Blvd Ste. B______337.456.3933 Dec Noel Acadien au Village (Lafayette) Staybridge Suites Wing Stop 129 East Kaliste Saloom Road_ ___ 337.267.4666 2865 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy_ __ 337.993.9464 Wingate by Wyndham 702 East Kaliste Saloom Road_ ___ 337.234.3700

4 GROUND TRANSPORTATION Alamo Rent-A-Car 200 Terminal Drive______337.234.3170 Avis Rent-A-Car 200 Terminal Drive______337.234.6944 Budget Rent-A-Car 200 Terminal Drive______337.233.8888 Enterprise Rent-A-Car 200 Terminal Drive______337.232.5493 Hertz Rent-A-Car 200 Terminal Drive______337.233.7010 National Car Rental 200 Terminal Drive______337.234.3170

CHARTER/COMMERCIAL AIRLINES Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) American/Continental/Delta 200 Terminal Drive______337.266.4400 Odyssey Aviation 123 Grissom Drive______337.234.3100

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WELCOME TO CAJUN FIELD LEON MONCLA INDOOR FACILITY 41st season • Capacity: 31,000 • 114 Wins • Sun Belt Attendance Leader 2004 & 2008 Cajun Field has served as the home of Ragin’ Faulkinberry suggested referring to Cajun Field as YEAR-BY-YEAR RECORD Cajuns football since September 1971. UL holds an “The Swamp”. all-time mark of 114-98-2 at Cajun Field. The name stuck for various reasons. To start, Ho m e At t e n d a n c e Attendance numbers have spiked in recent the field surface is set two feet below sea level in a Ye a r Re c o r d To t a l Att . (Av e r a g e ) years, as four of the 11 highest attended games ever natural bowl. In addition to providing a picturesque 1971 3-3-0 110,000 (18,333) have occurred in the last four seasons (including a surrounding, the sunken facility allows most fans to 1972 3-3-0 93,429 (15,572) new stadium record of 41,357 vs. Southern in 2009). walk down to their stadium seats. The Cajuns and 1973 0-6-0 61,600 (10,267) Those attendance figures also rank No. 1, No. 2 their opponents must enter Cajun Field through a 1974 1-5-0 73,152 (12,192) and No. 8 on the largest home stadium attendance long tunnel from the Cox Communications Athletic 1975 5-2-0 146,081 (20,866) in Sun Belt Conference history. Center. Cajun Field hosted the 1,000th Cajuns game “The Swamp” nickname also fits in with the 1976 7-0-0 163,143 (23,306) in school history on Nov. 1, 2008 before a Sun Belt geographic makeup of the area, with its many 1977 4-1-1 151,346 (25,224) Conference game-record crowd of 29,031. In fact, surrounding bayous and wetlands, as well as the 1978 2-5-0 113,163 (16,166) eight of the 21 best conference game crowds have close proximity to the Gulf of Mexico, which lies just 1979 3-3-0 108,060 (18,115) occurred at Cajun Field. 30 miles south. 1980 5-0-0 85,092 (17,018) UL was the SBC Attendance Champion in 2004 In fact, a popular gathering place for Louisiana 1981 1-4-0 85,346 (17,087) and 2008. students and a regular stop for visitors is the small 1982 5-1-0 130,608 (21,768) With a 4-1 record at home in ‘08 and one of the swamp located in the heart of UL’s main campus, nation’s top offenses, the Cajuns posted their best which sits adjacent to the Student Union. Ironically, 1983 3-1-0 81,711 (20,488) home average since 1996 with 21,468 per game. the on-campus swamp, officially named Cypress 1984 3-1-0 88,180 (22,045) From 2003-04, Louisiana won six straight home Lake, lays over the original football field that existed 1985 2-2-0 78,405 (19,601) games, the fourth longest streak at Cajun Field. during the early 1900’s, adding to the distinct 1986 3-2-0 101,451 (20,290) Louisiana has enjoyed plenty of memorable nickname. 1987 5-0-0 87,326 (17,465) moments since the venue opened in 1971. The National Wetlands Center, a nationally 1988 4-2-0 122,874 (20,479) The greatest of those moments came during the renown research facility that UL hosts and administers, 1989 4-1-0 80,445 (16,089) 1996 season when the Ragin’ Cajuns opened their is located less than a half-mile from Cajun Field. 26th season in the facility with the biggest upset in In the summer of 2008, Cajun Field removed its 1990 2-3-0 111,973 (22,395) school history, a 29-22 victory over No. 25 Texas A&M long-standing natural grass and entered a new era 1991 0-3-1 80,294 (20,074) in front of a then-record crowd of 38,783 fans. with a synthetic playing surface. 1992 2-3-0 92,111 (18,422) 6 That mark surpassed the previous record crowd 1993 4-1-0 109,955 (21,991) of 36,133 that saw the Cajuns face on Oct. TOP 20 CAJUN FIELD CROWDS 1994 4-1-0 95,770 (19,154) 1. 41,357______Southern (Sept. 5, 2009) 6, 1990. 1995 4-1-0 88,640 (17,728) 2. 38,783______Texas A&M (Sept. 14, 1996) “The Swamp” has been the site of much success 1996 4-1-0 108,552 (21,710) with four consecutive 4-1 records from 1993-96. The 3. 36,133______Alabama (Oct. 6, 1990) 1997 0-6-0 87,362 (14,560) school record for wins at Cajun Field in a season 4. 33,828______McNeese State (Sept. 15, 2007) is seven, set during the 1976 season, one of two 5. 30,176______Arkansas State (Nov. 6, 1976) 1998 2-2-0 35,193 (8,798) undefeated seasons at “The Swamp.” 6. 29,031______FIU (Nov. 1, 2008) 1999 2-3-0 76,445 (15,289) Cajun Field boasts 2,577 chairback seats and 7. 28,752______Northwestern State (Nov. 12, 1977) 2000 0-5-0 73,119 (14,624) 8. 27,814______San Jose State (Oct. 30, 1993) bleacher seating to the capacity of another 28,423, 2001 2-3-0 66,615 (13,323) 9. 27,300______Northern Illinois (Oct. 15, 1988) giving “The Swamp” a seating capacity of 31,000. 10. 26,640______Louisiana Tech (Oct. 2, 1976) 2002 3-2-0 75,279 (15,056) General admission seating on the hills in both end 11. 25,881______#22 Oklahoma State (Oct. 8, 2011) 2003 3-3-0 83,970 (13,995) zones give fans the opportunity to overflow the 12. 25,710______McNeese State (Nov. 22, 1975) 2004 3-2-0 107,006 (21,401) stadium. 13. 25,280______Texas-Arlington (Nov. 1, 1975) 2005 3-2-0 87,957 (17,591) Cajun Field was built in time for the 1971 football 14. 25,246______Arkansas State (Oct. 12, 1996) season. The characteristics which helped create the 2006 3-3-0 90,519 (15,087) 15. 25,133______La.-Monroe (Nov. 6, 1982) 2007 1-5-0 99,904 (16,651) name and traditions have been there since the initial 16. 25,083______Middle Tennessee (Sept. 25, 2004) construction. 17. 25,000______McNeese State (Nov. 19, 1971) 2008 4-1-0 107,342 (21,468) For the first 17 years, Louisiana’s football stadium 18. 24,950______Texas-Arlington (Sept. 24, 1977) 2009 4-2-0 111,998 (18,666) was simply known as Cajun Field. In the summer of 19. 24,613______Cincinnati (Sept. 18, 1976) 2010 1-4-0 86,915 (17,383) 1988, then-Strength & Conditioning Coach Mickey 20. 24,600______Fresno State (Sept, 10, 1977) 114-98-2 3,838,451 (17,937)

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LEON MONCLA INDOOR FACILITY • A new era of Ragin’ Cajuns facilities was born in August 2007 when the multi-purpose Leon Moncla Indoor Practice Facility was unveiled.

• The 88,791-square foot facility was built by architect Gene Sellers for approximately $4.5 million.

• The facility houses a full 120-yard football field turf surface purchased from the that was used during a NFL season, and Sugar Bowl National Championship game.

• The basketball portion includes a full court with six goals, locker room, video room, players lounge and meeting room. The basketball court was taken from the Cajundome and was replaced by a court used in the NCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship game.

• In the fall of 2009, the NBA’s New Orleans Hornets held preseason workouts at the facility.

• Drop-down batting cages hang above the west end zone and are utilized by the baseball, softball and 7 golf teams. Baseball and softball use the turf to take infield practice. Soccer, tennis and track also use the facility periodically.

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alphabetical roster numerical roster No. Name______Pos. No. Name Pos. ht. Wt. Cl.-Exp. hometown/High School (Previous School) 91 Alvarez, Carlos______K 2 Moten, Jemarlous CB 5-11 175 Jr.-JC Leland, Miss./Leland (Mississippi Delta CC) 34 Anderson, Justin______DE 3 Hill, Pierre CB 6-0 166 Sr.-3L New Orleans, La./Archbishop Shaw 68 Anderson, Octravian______OL 4 Lawson, Javone WR 6-1 183 Jr.-2L Harvey, La./Helen Cox 81 Anyama, Boris______WR 5 Bentley, Dwight "Bill" CB 5-11 179 Sr.-3L Pahokee, Fla./Pahokee (Dodge City CC) 16 Aucoin, Dexter______CB 6 Walker, Robert RB 5-8 183 So.-1L Mamou, La./Mamou 40 Baer, Brett______K 7 Masson, Chris QB 6-2 203 Sr.-3L Miami, Fla./Christopher Columbus 58 Barnfield, Nick______DE 8 McGuire, Brad QB 6-2 224 Sr.-3L Gulf Breeze, Fla./Gulf Breeze 72 Bates, Leonardo______G 9 Peoples, Harry WR 5-10 180 Jr.-JC Winona, Miss./Winona Secondary (Holmes CC) 63 Bender, Brandon ______OL 10 Pettis, Larry TE 6-4 240 Fr.-HS Oxford, Miss./Oxford 5 Bentley, Dwight "Bill"______CB 11 Lewis-Buchanan, Devon LB 6-2 218 Sr.-3L Riviera Beach, Fla./Suncoast Breaud, Lawrence______WR 13 Thomas, Brady QB 6-3 184 Jr.-Sq. Aledo, Texas/Aledo 43 Broadnax, Jesse______LB 15 Goodlett, Ross WR 6-0 189 Sr.-1L Mandeville, La./Fontainebleau

the 2011 ragin’ cajuns Broadway, Terrance______QB 16 Aucoin, Dexter CB 5-9 180 Fr.-HS Patterson, La./Patterson 56 Brooks, Richard______LB 17 Gautier, Blaine QB 6-0 212 Jr.-2L Paulina, La./Lutcher 82 Broussard, John______DS 18 Joseph, Andrew WR 5-10 167 Sr.-2L Royal Palm Beach, Fla./Glades Day (Coffeyville CC) Brown, Bradley______WR 19 Gillis, Rodney CB 5-11 186 Jr.-Sq. Fort Lauderdale, Fla./St. Thomas Aquinas 35 Buckley, Eric______S 20 Spikes, Aaron RB 5-10 195 So.-1L Dallas, Texas/L.G. Pinkston Burnette, Winston______SS 21 Kelley, Lance LB 6-2 204 Sr.-3L Lafayette, La./St. Thomas More 83 Butler, James______WR 22 White, Melvin CB 6-3 191 Sr.-2L Freeport, Texas/Brazosport 29 Carter, Montrel______RB 23 Griffin, Qyendarius RB 5-11 225 Fr.-HS Batesville, Miss./South Panola Chapman, Joey______LB 24 Stokes, Lionel FS 5-10 184 Sr.-1L Columbia, Miss./East Marion (Copiah-Lincoln CC) 47 Comminie, Blake______DE 25 Gerami, Cooper FS 6-0 196 So.-1L Lafayette, La./St. Thomas More (Northwestern) David, Willie______OL 26 Walker, Yobes FB 5-11 195 Jr.-1L Houston, Texas/Brazoswood 90 Dean, Derreck______DT 27 Gardner, Earnest SS 6-1 192 Fr.-RS Baton Rouge, La./Tara DeGrange, Zachary______FS 28 Jackson, Marcus LB 5-11 195 Fr.-HS Goshen, Ala./Goshen Douglas, Kobie______CB 29 Carter, Montrel RB 5-9 175 Fr.-HS Cecilia, La./Cecilia 64 Duhon, Ben______DT 30 Gibson, Le'Marcus LB 6-0 205 Sr.-1L Starkville, Miss./Harrison Central (Hawaii/Miss. Gulf Coast) Faber, Chris______S 31 Reed, Effrem RB 5-8 180 Fr.-HS Geismar, La./Dutchtown Ferguson, Eric______CB 33 Patt, Trevence CB 6-0 177 Fr.-RS Lafayette, La./Breaux Bridge 54 Foster, Kevon______DE 34 Anderson, Justin DE 6-3 240 So.-1L Foley, Ala./Foley Fowler, Deon______WR 35 Buckley, Eric S 6-3 190 Fr.-HS Water Valley, Miss./Water Valley Frigo, Chris______OL 37 Thibodaux, Hunter S 5-8 195 So.-Sq. Lafayette, La./Acadiana 99 Gaddies, Tyrell______DE 38 Johnson, Brandon "Trae" LB 6-1 225 Fr.-HS Mendenhall, Miss./Mendenhall 27 Gardner, Earnest______SS 39 Okoye, Fred FB 6-1 237 Jr.-Sq. Lafayette, La./Comeaux 17 Gautier, Blaine______QB 40 Baer, Brett K 5-11 182 Jr.-2L Brandon, Miss./Brandon 25 Gerami, Cooper______FS 41 Thomas, Sean CB 5-11 185 Fr.-HS New Orleans, La./St. Augustine 30 Gibson, Le'Marcus______LB 43 Broadnax, Jesse LB 6-5 230 Jr.-1L Pensacola, Fla./Pine Forest 8 19 Gillis, Rodney______CB 44 Smith, Bernard DE 6-3 240 Sr.-1L Atlanta, Ga./Mays (Northeast Mississippi CC) 15 Goodlett, Ross______WR 45 Onyenekwu, Emeka DE 6-4 242 Jr.-1L New Orleans, La./McKinley 98 Green, Darrell______DT 46 Harris, Alonzo RB 6-1 205 Fr.-HS Gadsden, Ala./Gadsden City 89 Green, Ladarius______TE 47 Comminie, Blake DE 6-1 245 Jr.-JC Edgard, La./West St. John (Mississippi Delta CC) 23 Griffin, Qyendarius______RB 48 Hebert, Andrew LB 6-2 212 So.-1L Lafayette, La./Teurlings Catholic 93 Hagans, Cordian______DT 49 Rosenbalm, Matt DS 6-2 257 Jr.-1L Cumming, Ga./Forsyth Central 94 Hamilton, Justin______DT 50 Holman, Mario LB 6-3 235 Fr.-HS Birmingham, Ala./Woodlawn-Magnet 46 Harris, Alonzo______RB 51 Smith, Jelani LB 6-0 220 Jr.-Tr. Abbeville, La./Abbeville (Arkansas) 48 Hebert, Andrew______LB 52 Tovell, Dominique LB 6-3 240 Fr.-HS Columbia, Miss./Columbia 3 Hill, Pierre______CB 53 Tucker, Christopher DE 6-2 242 Sr.-1L Rosedale, Miss./West Bolivar (Coahoma CC) 50 Holman, Mario______LB 54 Foster, Kevon DE 6-4 250 Fr.-HS New Orleans, La./Warren Easton 71 Huval, Andre______C 55 Nash, Brandon LB 5-11 224 So.-1L Baton Rouge, La./Redemptorist 28 Jackson, Marcus______LB 56 Brooks, Richard LB 6-2 235 Sr.-2L Mesquite, Texas/West Mesquite 38 Johnson, Brandon "Trae"_____LB 57 Prater, Chris DE 6-5 235 Fr.-HS Starkville, Miss./Starkville 18 Joseph, Andrew______WR 58 Barnfield, Nick DE 6-3 230 So.-Sq. Destrehan, La./Destrehan 21 Kelley, Lance______LB 59 Molbert, Jake LB 6-1 220 Fr.-HS Rayne, La./Notre Dame Laborde, David______LB 62 Martin, Jarad OL 6-5 288 Fr.-RS Harvey, La./West Jefferson 4 Lawson, Javone______WR 63 Bender, Brandon OL 6-3 285 Jr.-JC Laurel, Miss./R.H. Watkins (Jones County CC)

RAGINCAJUNS.COM Lo u i s i a n a Fo o t b a ll 2011 cajuns ROSTER the 2011 ragin’ cajuns alphabetical roster No. Name Pos. ht. Wt. Cl.-Exp. hometown/High School (Previous School) No. Name______Pos. 64 Duhon, Ben DT 5-11 260 Jr.-Sq. Slidell, La./Salmen 78 Lemelle, Daniel______G 66 Martin, Marvin OL 6-3 294 Fr.-RS Sorrento, La./St. Amant 11 Lewis-Buchanan, Devon_ ____ LB 67 Quave, Daniel OL 6-3 324 Fr.-RS Gautier, Miss./Gautier 62 Martin, Jarad______OL 68 Anderson, Octravian OL 6-4 280 Fr.-HS Shreveport, La./Evangel Christian Academy 66 Martin, Marvin______OL 69 Siener, Greg OL 6-4 280 Fr.-HS Mandeville, La./Mandeville 7 Masson, Chris______QB 70 Quave, Mykhael OL 6-5 260 Fr.-HS Gautier, Miss./Gautier 86 Maxwell, Jacob______TE 71 Huval, Andre C 6-1 305 So.-1L Scott, La./St. Thomas More 96 McCray, Brandon______DT 72 Bates, Leonardo G 6-5 296 Jr.-1L New Orleans, La./L.W. Higgins 8 McGuire, Brad______QB 74 Plouhar, Kyle G 6-6 300 Sr.-3L Mandeville, La./Fontainebleau 59 Molbert, Jake______LB 75 Pryer, Benay OL 6-6 296 Jr.-Sq. Baton Rouge, La./Belaire (Kilgore JC) 2 Moten, Jemarlous______CB 76 Odom, Jaron G 6-7 330 Jr.-2L Carver Ranches, Fla./Boyd Anderson 55 Nash, Brandon______LB 78 Lemelle, Daniel G 6-2 282 So.-Sq. Beaumont, Texas/Ozen 76 Odom, Jaron______G 80 Savoie, Adam WR 5-7 158 Fr.-HS Lafayette, La./Lafayette 39 Okoye, Fred______FB 81 Anyama, Boris WR 6-3 206 Fr.-RS Stafford, Texas/Stafford 45 Onyenekwu, Emeka______DE 82 Broussard, John DS 6-1 206 Fr.-RS Lafayette, La./Lafayette Parker, O'Neil______FS 83 Butler, James WR 6-3 201 So.-1L Luling, La./Hahnville 33 Patt, Trevence______CB 84 Robinson, Jamal WR 6-3 205 Fr.-HS Slidell, La./Salmen 9 Peoples, Harry______WR 85 Thompson, Ian TE 6-4 234 So.-1L Kernersville, N.C./East Forsyth Perry, Evyn______OL 86 Maxwell, Jacob TE 6-4 230 So.-1L Pearl River, La./Pearl River 10 Pettis, Larry______TE 87 Surgent, Darryl WR 6-0 195 So.-1L Alexandria, La./Alexandria Pierce, Torrey______CB 89 Green, Ladarius TE 6-6 236 Sr.-3L Pensacola, Fla./Booker T. Washington 74 Plouhar, Kyle______G 90 Dean, Derreck DT 5-11 283 Sr.-3L New Orleans, La./McDonogh 35 57 Prater, Chris______DE 91 Alvarez, Carlos K 5-9 195 Fr.-HS Baldwin, La./West St. Mary 75 Pryer, Benay______OL 92 Ringo, Christian DL 6-1 260 Fr.-HS Jackson, Miss./Forest Hill 67 Quave, Daniel______OL 93 Hagans, Cordian DT 6-5 310 Jr.-Tr. Snellville, Ga./Northview (Louisiana State) 70 Quave, Mykhael______OL 94 Hamilton, Justin DT 6-3 310 Fr.-HS Natchez, Miss./Natchez 31 Reed, Effrem______RB 95 Stover, Hunter K/LB 6-1 205 Fr.-RS Abbeville, La./Notre Dame 92 Ringo, Christian______DL 96 McCray, Brandon DT 6-4 292 So.-1L Merritt Island, Fla./Merritt Island 84 Robinson, Jamal______WR 97 Thibodeaux, Aaron DE 6-3 235 Fr.-RS Monroe, La./St. Frederick 49 Rosenbalm, Matt______DS 98 Green, Darrell DT 6-2 280 Fr.-RS Austin, Texas/Austin Sager, Christian______LB 99 Gaddies, Tyrell DE 6-3 275 Sr.-2L New Orleans, La./Eisenhower (TX) (Coffeyville CC) Saunders, Riley______QB Breaud, Lawrence WR 5-9 175 Fr.-RS Marrero, La./Shaw 80 Savoie, Adam______WR Broadway, Terrance QB 6-2 205 So.-Tr. Baton Rouge, La./Capitol (Houston) Schmidt, Corey______OL Brown, Bradley WR 5-10 180 Jr.-Tr. Baton Rouge, La./Capitol (Northwestern State) Shinn, Travis______K Burnette, Winston SS 6-2 205 So.-Sq. Baton Rouge, La./Woodlawn 69 Siener, Greg______OL Chapman, Joey LB 6-1 219 Fr.-HS Katy, Texas/Katy 44 Smith, Bernard______DE David, Willie OL 6-2 270 Fr.-HS Magnolia, Texas/Magnolia 51 Smith, Jelani______LB DeGrange, Zachary FS 5-10 180 Fr.-HS New Orleans, La./St. Augustine 20 Spikes, Aaron______RB 9 Douglas, Kobie CB 5-9 160 Fr.-HS Plano, Texas/Plano Senior 24 Stokes, Lionel______FS Faber, Chris S 6-3 178 Fr.-RS Lafayette, La./Teurlings Catholic 95 Stover, Hunter______K/LB Ferguson, Eric CB 5-11 171 Jr.-Sq. Arlington, Texas/Sam Houston (Oklahoma Panhandle) 87 Surgent, Darryl______WR Fowler, Deon WR 5-9 167 Fr.-RS Monroe, La./West Monroe 37 Thibodaux, Hunter______S Frigo, Chris OL 6-1 265 Fr.-HS Waveland, Miss./St. Stanislaus 97 Thibodeaux, Aaron______DE Laborde, David LB 6-1 213 Fr.-HS Lafayette, La./St. Thomas More 13 Thomas, Brady______QB Parker, O'Neil FS 5-11 170 Fr.-HS Carencro, La./Carencro 41 Thomas, Sean______CB Perry, Evyn OL 6-2 280 Jr.-Tr. Grapevine, Texas/Grapevine (Cisco JC) 85 Thompson, Ian______TE Pierce, Torrey CB 5-9 180 Fr.-HS River Ridge, La./John Curtis 52 Tovell, Dominique______LB Sager, Christian LB 6-0 220 Fr.-RS Monroe, La./St. Frederick 53 Tucker, Christopher______DE Saunders, Riley QB 6-0 200 So.-Tr. Oxford, Miss./Oxford HS (Mississippi State) Vernotzy, Taylor______LB Schmidt, Corey OL 6-0 290 So.-Sq. Baton Rouge, La./Catholic 6 Walker, Robert______RB Shinn, Travis K 5-9 153 Fr.-HS Rockwall, Texas/Rockwall 26 Walker, Yobes______FB Vernotzy, Taylor LB 6-1 205 So.-Sq. Sugar Land, Texas/Clements Weaver, Corey______TE Weaver, Corey TE 6-2 220 Fr.-HS Mandeville, La./Northlake Christian 22 White, Melvin______CB Williams, Eddie CB 5-10 165 Fr.-RS Harvey, La./Helen Cox Williams, Eddie______CB

RAGINCAJUNS.COM RAGINCAJUNS.COM Lo u i s i a n a Fo o t b a ll 2011 season PREVIEW The Cajuns Offense

The Ragin' Cajuns were a dominate run team from 2005-08, but quickly transitioned to a spread offense in 2009 and 2010.

New offensive coordinator Jay Johnson was known for his powerful rushing offense at Southern Miss and for his wide open passing attack at Central Michigan. In determining his offense with the Cajuns, Johnson is leaving his options open. the 2011 ragin’ cajuns Look for the team to – at least early in the season – have a split attack of run and CHRIS MASSON AARON SPIKES pass. With several newcomers expected Quarterback to make an impact, the offense might be a • The Cajuns could implement a two-quarterback • The Cajuns running game was erratic in 2010, constantly evolving force. system, allowing the team to feature both players. despite attempting more than 30 rushes in seven Chris Masson is the more polished passer, while different games. Once Johnson gets a feel for the personnel, Blaine Gautier is a dynamic runner. • The ground game took a major hit when junior the offense should mirror the team’s • Brad McGuire fell behind in the spring due to minor college transfer Kevis Streeter (17 carries for 144 yards strengths. Ideally, Johnson wants his injuries, but remains a viable back-up. Last season, he through three games) was severely injured in the offense to remain as balanced as possible, replaced an injured Masson at Ohio after one series fourth game of the year. Streeter’s knee injury ended thriving off of play-action. and threw for 384 yards and two scores. his career. • Masson started nine games last season. He has good • Oddly, the team hit the win column in two of its’ In the end, the offense will likely blend with pocket presence, experience, shows excellent senior worst rushing games (25-41 at North Texas and 24-48 what the starting quarterback does best. leadership and does a good job managing the game. at La.-Monroe). • Masson led the team with 1,842 yards and 11 • Of the 14 rushing touchdowns, 11 were scored by Among the open position battles, the touchdowns in 2010. He threw for over 300 yards and the Cajuns . starting quarterback will not be named two scores three times (at NT, vs. OSU, at ULM) and the until the fall. Nearly all of the offensive Cajuns were 2-1 in those games. • True freshman Aaron Spikes produced 339 yards positions have openings, including running on 103 carries (3.3ypc) to lead the team. He was • Gautier makes plays with his arm and his legs. He more effective catching the ball out of the back field back, offensive guard and wide receiver. became the sixth quarterback in school history to with 23 receptions for 398 yards and six scores. pass for 100 yards and rush for 100 yards in the same Due to injuries, the Cajuns started three game. In only his second career start, Gautier threw • Spikes needs to continue to improve as a runner, as different signal callers in 2010 and each for 186 yards and ran for 112 against FIU. the team will look for backs to run inside the tackles. found success. A competitive spring battle • Under center for six games in 2010, Gautier collected • Fellow true frosh Robert Walker was third on the left Chris Masson and Blaine Gautier in 550 yards passing, while running for 280 yards at team with 162 yards on 50 carries (3.2 ypc). the hunt to earn the starting nod this fall. quarterback/wildcat in eight games. • Walker had a fantastic spring, showing the ability to run in the trenches. UL managed to rush for over 100 yards in • Gautier’s lack of game experience is his biggest 10 pitfall. In 89 passing attempts, he was sacked 12 times • Junior Yobes Walker is a strong, physical runner just four games last season, winning only and threw six . once. Four very highly touted prep running who has experience and will provide good depth. • McGuire missed the first four games of 2010 with He played in 10 games as a reserve fullback and on backs enter the fold in 2011. There is special teams last season. potential for the newcomers to see playing an injury, but returned as a back-up quarterback and short-yardage runner. time, but it will be determined on a case- • The Cajuns will use the fullback position primary as by-case basis. • McGuire is a multi-faceted player, much bigger and blockers in jumbo and protection packages. stronger than the other quarterbacks. He is a leader • Some of the high profile newcomers includeAlonzo The Cajuns wide receivers were widely with intangible qualities the team rallies around. His Harris, rated as the nation's No. 2 fullback prospect by ability to move around within the offense means the Scout.com, and Qyendarius Griffin, Mississippi's Mr. inconsistent in 2010, allowing the team’s coaching staff is likely to find room for him on the field. All-American Ladarius Green Football who ran for 2,670 yards and 37 touchdowns and freshman running back Aaron Spikes • Despite having the “weakest” arm of the three his senior season. to finish first and second in receptions, quarterbacks, McGuire’s average yards per pass in • The Cajuns running back signees were ranked in the yards and touchdowns, respectively. 2010 was much better than the other two starting Top 40 nationally by Rivals.com quarterbacks. (McGuire 16.0/pass, long 48; Masson 12.5/pass, long 82; Gautier 12.2/pass, long 63) The offensive line lost three senior starters for the second straight season. The line is • Junior Brady Thomas is a solid player that knows very young, with only five players having the position. He adds good depth to the team. FBS playing time, but inexperienced talent • Sophomore Terrence Broadway has promise, but can be found. despite a pending appeal, will likely sit out 2011 after transferring from Houston. RAGINCAJUNS.COM Lo u i s i a n a Fo o t b a ll 2011 season PREVIEW the 2011 ragin’ cajuns Returning Statistical Comparison

CHRIS MASSON

PASSING C-A YARDS TD INT Chris Masson 148-280 1842 11 6 Brad McGuire 35-64 561 3 3 Blaine Gautier 45-89 550 3 6 KEY LOSS C-A YARDS TD INT None

LADARIUS GREEN LEONARDO BATES Receivers & Tight Ends Offensive Line • Ladarius Green was named a 2010 All-American • The offensive line lost three senior starters for the by CBSSports.com and Phil Steele. The John Mackey second straight season, leaving little experience Award Semifinalist enters the 2011 season seventh in behind. school history in career receiving yards (1,595), tied for fourth all-time in career receiving touchdowns • Depth is thin, meaning the team will be forced to (14) and needs 26 catches to reach fifth all-time in count on a few of the three redshirt freshmen and career receptions (currently has 98). six signees. AARON SPIKES • Last season, Green led all tight ends nationally in • The Cajuns will be forced to start at least one rookie offensive lineman, but the group won’t hold back the receiving yardage (794), receiving yards-per-game RUSHING ATT YARDS AVG TD coaches decisions on scheme and tempo. The goal is (79.4), receiving yards-per-catch (18.0), games Aaron Spikes 103 339 3.3 2 with 80 yards or more receiving (7) and receiving to get the unit to play as a whole and come together, playing in sync with the offense. Blaine Gautier (QB) 77 280 3.6 5 touchdowns (7). Robert Walker 50 162 3.2 0 • Green made a catch of 20 yards or longer in all but • Senior Kyle Plouhar (6-foot-6, 300 pounds) has the Brad McGuire (QB) 56 116 2.1 5 one game he played, despite being double-teamed most game experience of the group, but has taken KEY LOSSES ATT YARDS AVG TD on over 90% of his routes. He caught a touchdown only 633 snaps in his 29 career games played. Kevis Streeter 20 153 7.7 1 pass in seven of 10 games played and posted 100-yard • Junior Jaron Odom (6-foot-7, 330 pounds) hasn’t Julian Shankle 21 64 3.0 0 receiving games in four of the final five contests. missed a game in two seasons and has over 1,000 • Look for the new Cajuns coaching staff to use Green snaps under his belt. Like Plouhar, he has played in various offensive formations. They will look to get both guard and tackle. him the ball and exploit mismatches the six-foot-six • Junior Leonardo Bates (6-foot-5, 296 pounds) has tight end creates with his speed and athleticism. played in 19 games, seeing 813 snaps. He lost weight • Green topped all players in the Sun Belt Conference heading into the spring and the results were evident. with four 100-yard receiving games and in yards-per- Bates impressed the coaching staff tremendously. reception (18.0). • Sophomore Andre Huval (6-foot-1, 305 pounds) moves to center after appearing in nine games as a • Junior Javone Lawson was having a nice season LADARIUS GREEN until a season-ending injury cut his campaign short true freshman. Huval showed flashes in 2010 and will 11 have to continue to mature at an accelerated rate. at the midpoint. He posted 271 yards on 19 catches, RECEIVING REC YARDS AVG TD with his total receptions increasing each game. • Redshirt Daniel Quave (6-foot-3, 324 pounds) Ladarius Green (TE) 44 794 18.0 7 • True freshmen Darryl Surgent and James Butler emerged during the spring as an up-and-coming Aaron Spikes (RB) 23 398 17.3 6 showed progress, combining for 21 receptions and lineman. Andrew Joseph 22 238 10.8 1 355 yards. Lawson, Surgent and Butler will be the • Incoming JUCO Brandon Bender (6-foot-3, 285 Javone Lawson 19 271 14.3 1 Cajuns main vertical weapons. pounds) has the best shot of all newcomers to Pierre Hill 17 204 12.0 0 James Butler 14 200 14.3 1 • Senior Andrew Joseph is a solid slot receiver. He help the team, as he matured to an All-MACJC had 22 receptions for 238 yards and one TD in 2010. South Division selection and MACJC All-Star game KEY LOSSES REC YARDS AVG TD participant in 2010. Marlin Miller 21 147 7.0 1 • Senior Pierre Hill will also see time in the slot (17- Vernon Wolfe 19 295 15.5 1 • The coaching staff likes the future of the five 204), but he missed spring practice and fell behind. Richie Falgout 18 162 9.0 0 incoming prep linemen (Octravian Anderson, • Incoming JUCO Harry Peoples will add depth. Jaylen Hunter, Fred Moore, Mykhael Quave, Greg Peoples, along with three prep signees, provide an Siener), but only fall camp will reveal if any are ready influx of talent that will compete to play. for playing time in 2011. • Sophomore tight ends Jacob Maxwell and Ian Thompson each had solid springs. The offense has faith in all the tight ends to block when required and make plays offensively when called upon to do so.

RAGINCAJUNS.COM RAGINCAJUNS.COM Lo u i s i a n a Fo o t b a ll 2011 season PREVIEW The Cajuns Defense The Ragin’ Cajuns have used a base 4-3 defense for years, but began to periodically show 3-4 looks beginning in 2009 when current Tennessee Titans defensive end Hall Davis would occasionally play upright at the snap.

New defensive coordinator Greg Stewart prefers to give multiple pre-snap looks.

Stewart's hybrid 4-3 base can give a the 2011 ragin’ cajuns 3-4, 4-3, 5-2 or an eight-man front look without changing personnel. The goal DERRECK DEAN DEVON LEWIS-BUCHANAN is to confuse the quarterback pre-snap Defensive Line without sacrificing the ability to stop the • The tackles blend a mix of experienced players with • At strong-side linebacker, Devon Lewis-Buchanan run or get to the quarterback. fresh faces. is the top returner and a veteran of 33 career games. He recorded 63 tackles, six tackles-for-loss, 2.5 sacks, With pressure packed defensive schemes, • Senior Derreck Dean is the elder statesman of the six pass break-ups and an last season. the defensive line and are group, playing in 36 career games. He is backed-up expected to work in rotation. Luckily the by less experienced sophomore Brandon McCray • Brandon Nash and Andrew Hebert got their feet (10 games played) and junior Ben Duhon (three wet as redshirt freshmen, combining for 42 tackles, Cajuns have the depth up front to roll games played). 2.5 TFL’s, two forced and one sack. players without a drop in talent. • The other tackle position will be up for grabs. • The other two linebacker positions are interchangeable, meaning five players occupy two The team used spring practice to prepare • LSU transfer Cordian Hagans didn’t do enough in for the new schemes. With little experience spots. Lance Kelley and Richard Brooks are the spring drills to lock down a starting position. Redshirt leading candidates to start. in the system, Stewart believes his players freshman Darrell Green showed promise and earned will develop a better feel for his defense a spot on the depth chart. • Brooks was snake bit by injuries his first two seasons, with more practice reps. but saw time in 10 games in 2010. He’s been a good • Senior Tyrell Gaddies has 24 games of experience, player when healthy, totaling 68 tackles in 20 career but missed all of spring practice due to injury. He must games. The Cajuns have terrific depth along the quickly learn the new system to be added to the mix. defensive front, leaning on more than • Kelley came to the Cajuns as a wide receiver, but three deep during spring drills. • The defensive ends are led by senior Bernard Smith. has played strong safety the past two seasons. He • Smith had a terrific spring and impressed his finished seventh on the team in total tackles in 2010, Eight linebackers should see playing coaches, showing he can be a dominant player. one year after ranking 10th. time in a rotation. The Cajuns will move Smith was inconsistent in 2010, but still tallied six • Durability will be a concern for both seniors, as around their strong-side linebacker quite tackles-for-loss and two sacks. Brooks and Kelley have each missed 16 games over a bit, putting Devon Lewis-Buchanan, • Emeka Onyenekwu took a big stride from his the last three years. Brandon Nash and Andrew Hebert in redshirt season to last year’s sophomore campaign. • Transfer Jelani Smith and true freshmen Jacob position to make plays in the backfield. He led the team with 3.5 sacks and was second with Molbert and Brandon "Trae" Johnson will compete 12 6.5 tackles-for-loss. for playing time. Since the Cajuns will put more bodies in • Aaron Thibodaux is young and still developing, but the box than the offense can block, the • Smith sat out all of 2010 after transferring from can run well and should contribute. Arkansas. He did gain some experience in 2008 and secondary will tested. Three experienced • The other defensive end position features the 2009, playing in nine games with the Razorbacks, seniors in Dwight Bentley, Lionel Stokes making two starts. and Melvin White have proven to be strong and athletic duo of senior Chris Tucker and sophomore Justin Anderson. The pair combined difference makers on the field. • Both Molbert and Johnson enrolled for Spring 2010 for 45 tackles, six tackles-for-loss and three sacks in semester classes and enjoyed the benefits of spring 2010. drills to get acclimated to the Cajuns schemes. Block Party Strong special teams have been the staple for the Cajuns in recent years. UL has blocked 44 kicks – ranking fourth in the nation – since 2002. The Cajuns have accumulated seven touchdowns, one safety and one defensive extra point on the blocks. In 2003, the Cajuns returned two blocked field goals for touchdowns to set a NCAA single-season record. Charles Tillman was the last player to block two kicks in the same game (Arkansas in 2002). The Cajuns have blocked 18 field goals, 13 punts and 13 extra points since 2002. Seven times, the squad blocked two kicks in the same game. 2010 (3) 2008 (3) 2006 (6) 11/27 at La.-Monroe Cooper Gerami blocked extra point 12/3 vs. Middle Tennessee Orkeys Auriene blocked punt 12/2 vs. La.-Monroe Korey Raymond blocked PAT 11/20 vs. FIU Vernon Wolfe blocked punt 11/15 at Florida Atlantic Gerren Blount blocked PAT 11/25 vs. Arkansas State Korey Raymond blocked FG 10/2 vs. North Texas Jermaine Rogers blocked extra point 11/15 at Florida Atlantic Nate Douglas blocked PAT 11/18 at FIU Jason Chery blocked punt 10/18 at Florida Atlantic Korey Raymond blocked FG 2009 (6) 2007 (3) 10/7 at Houston Marshall Delesdernier blocked FG 11/14 at Middle Tennessee LaQuincy Williams blocked 11/24 vs. La.-Monroe Gerren Blount blocked FG 9/23 vs. North Carolina A&T Jason Chery blocked punt (TD) 10/24 vs. Florida Atlantic Orkeys Auriene blocked field goal 10/20 vs. Florida Atlantic Korey Raymond blocked FG (TD) 10/24 vs. Florida Atlantic Chris Richard blocked extra point (PAT) 9/15 vs. McNeese State Derrick Smith blocked punt 10/10 vs. North Texas Richie Falgout blocked punt (TD) 9/12 vs. Kansas State Jordan Topp blocked extra point 9/12 vs. Kansas State Chris Lanaux blocked field goal RAGINCAJUNS.COM Lo u i s i a n a Fo o t b a ll 2011 season PREVIEW the 2011 ragin’ cajuns Returning Statistical Comparison

DEVON LEWIS-BUCHANAN TACKLES UT AT TT Devon Lewis-Buchanan (LB) 37 26 63 Lionel Stokes (FS) 39 20 59 Dwight Bentley (CB) 48 10 58 Lance Kelley (SS) 21 13 34 Cooper Gerami (FS) 17 14 31 KEY LOSSES UT AT TT Daylon McCoy (LB) 39 29 68 LIONEL STOKES BRETT BAER Grant Fleming (LB) 28 26 54 Secondary Special Teams Orkeys Auriene (CB) 21 18 39 • Coach Hudspeth was most impressed with the • The Cajuns lost their all-conference Spencer Nate Douglas (DE) 13 18 31 secondary over any other position during spring drills. Ortego, a four-year starter, to graduation. • The starting corner spots are locked down by • Kicker Brett Baer, who assumed the placekicking Dwight "Bill" Bentley and Melvin "MJ" White. role midway through the 2010 season, was the lone kicker/punter on the roster in the spring. Baer was • Bentley has started 32 games over the past three 7-for-7 on field goal attempts last year. He struggled seasons and boasts 161 tackles, 14 pass break-ups, eight in the spring, but it should come as no surprise since tackles-for-loss and four interceptions in his career. he’s never been consistent in practice. • White hasn’t missed a game in two seasons and • Incoming freshman Carlos Alvarez will compete in has a pair of starts to his credit. Although not as fall camp for both punting and kicking duties. experienced as Bentley, White has logged significant EMEKA ONYENEKWU minutes and is a tough match-up for opposing • Matt Rosenbalm earned his first letter as a deep receivers at 6-foot-3, 190 pounds. snapper last season and will again handle the duties. TACKLES FOR LOSS NO YARDS Back-up John Broussard is a redshirt freshman. Emeka Onyenekwu (DE) 6.5 -36 • The team lacks suitable back-ups due to Bernard Smith (DE) 6.0 -25 inexperienced depth. Redshirt freshman Trevence • No player on the team has ever returned a punt Devon Lewis-Buchanan (LB) 6.0 -30 Patt was the only other scholarship corner to at the Division I FBS level. Incoming JUCO Harry Justin Anderson (DE) 3.5 -13 participate in spring drills. Peoples is expected to be the primary punt returner. KEY LOSSES NO YARDS Sophomore wide receiver Darryl Surgent was the Daylon McCoy (LB) 7.0 -15 • Lionel Stokes emerged as the leader of the defense leading punt returner in the spring. with a stellar spring. He will set the coverage on the Terrell Richardson (DE) 4.5 -22 field from his safety position. • Five players rotated in the spring on kickoff return, Nate Douglas (DE) 4.0 -14 including Surgent, Javone Lawson, Robert Walker, Jordan Topp (DT) 2.0 -3 • Stokes was third on the team in 2010 with 59 tackles Dwight Bentley and Aaron Spikes. Grant Fleming (LB) 1.5 -5 and led the squad with three interceptions. He was SACKS NO YARDS outstanding during spring drills, giving the coaching • Lawson returned seven kickoffs for 135 yards as a Emeka Onyenekwu (DE) 3.5 -29 staff a great deal of confidence in him. freshman in 2009 and three for 61 yards last season. Devon Lewis-Buchanan (LB) 2.5 -26 Surgent led the team in 2010 with 31 kickoff returns KEY LOSS NO YARDS • The other safety position is wide open. Sophomore for 629 yards and one touchdown. Spikes had eight Nate Douglas (DE) 2.5 -9 13 Cooper Gerami battled with redshirt freshman returns for just 91 yards, while Walker had four returns Daylon McCoy (LB) 0.5 -3 Earnest Gardner all spring, but neither could for just 61 yards. distance themselves. • The team concentrated heavily on blocking schemes • The unsettled picture will be further muddled with and personnel in the spring, with more work to be the return of senior Le’Marcus Gibson. Gibson done in the fall. was highly effective, posting 23 tackles and two interceptions. He missed the final five games of 2010 • Quarterbacks Chris Masson and Brad McGuire will and all of the spring recovering from a knee injury. serve as the team’s holders. Block Party 2005 (7) 2003 (5) 11/5 at North Texas Tyler Norman blocked FG 11/8 vs. FIU Michael Adams blocked FG 11/5 at North Texas Derrick Smith blocked punt 11/8 vs. FIU Derace James blocked FG (TD) DWIGHT BENTLEY 10/13 at Arkansas State Joe Bradley blocked FG 10/25 vs. Idaho Ken Haynes blocked PAT 10/6 vs. Florida Atlantic Michael Adams blocked FG 10/11 vs. La.-Monroe David Prater blocked punt INTERCEPTIONS NO YARDS 8/30 at South Carolina Michael Adams blocked FG (TD) 10/1 vs. UCF Derik Keyes blocked punt Lionel Stokes (FS) 3 0 9/3 at Texas Michael Adams blocked PAT 2002 (7) 9/3 at Texas Marshall Delesdernier blocked PAT 11/23 at La.-Monroe Charley Smith blocked PAT Le'Marcus Gibson (SS) 2 0 2004 (4) 11/16 at Arkansas Charles Tillman blocked punt (TD) Lance Kelley (SS) 1 0 11/20 at La.-Monroe Travis Smothers blocked punt 11/16 at Arkansas Charles Tillman blocked punt Dwight Bentley (CB) 1 15 10/23 vs. Arkansas State Michael Adams blocked FG (TD) 10/26 vs. North Texas Charles Tillman blocked PAT 9/11 at Louisiana Tech Ken Haynes blocked FG 10/5 at LSU Derace James blocked FG KEY LOSSES NO YARDS 9/4 vs. Northwestern State Ken Haynes blocked FG 9/14 at Houston Charley Smith blocked PAT 9/7 vs. Minnesota Charles Tillman blocked punt (Safety) Orkeys Auriene (CB) 3 0 Maurice Rolle, Jr. (FS) 1 23

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RECEIVING GP NO YARDS AVG TD LG AVG/G Game-by-Game Results Green, Ladarius 10 44 794 18.0 7 63 79.4 Spikes, Aaron 12 23 398 17.3 6 82 33.2 Record Overall Home Away Neutral Joseph, Andrew 12 22 238 10.8 1 47 19.8 All Games (3-9) (1-4) (2-5) (0-0) Miller, Marlin 10 21 147 7.0 1 19 14.7 Wolfe, Vernon 11 19 295 15.5 1 43 26.8 Sun Belt (3-5) (1-3) (2-2) (0-0) Lawson, Javone 6 19 271 14.3 1 60 45.2 Non-Conference (0-4) (0-1) (0-3) (0-0) Falgout, Richie 9 18 162 9.0 0 26 18.0 Hill, Pierre 12 17 204 12.0 0 33 17.0 Butler, James 11 14 200 14.3 1 45 18.2 Date Opponent Result Attendance Walker, Robert 11 10 68 6.8 0 18 6.2 Surgent, Daryl 10 7 155 22.1 0 48 15.5 09/04/10 at #23 Georgia L, 7-55 92746 Streeter, Kevis 4 7 27 3.9 0 10 6.8 09/11/10 ARKANSAS STATE• W, 31-24 15103 Shankle, Julian 7 2 15 7.5 0 16 2.1 09/25/10 MIDDLE TENNESSEE• L, 14-34 17249 Kensey, Brandon 5 2 13 6.5 0 7 2.6 Maxwell, Jacob 11 2 -2 -1.0 0 4 -0.2 10/02/10 at North Texas• W, 28-27 17015 Desormeaux, Mat 12 1 12 12.0 0 12 1.0 10/08/10 #22 OKLAHOMA STATE L, 28-54 25881 Goodlett, Ross 5 1 3 3.0 0 3 0.6 Louisiana 12 229 3000 13.1 18 82 250.0 10/16/10 at Troy• L, 24-31 22283 Opponents 12 230 2842 12.4 26 65 236.8 10/23/10 WESTERN KENTUCKY• L, 21-54 15641 TOTAL OFFENSE (Top 5) G PLAYS RUSH PASS TOTAL AVG/G 10/30/10 at Ohio L, 31-38 15255 Masson, Chris 9 327 24 1842 1866 207.3 11/06/10 at Ole Miss L, 21-43 53144 Gautier, Blaine 10 166 280 550 830 83.0

the 2011 ragin’ cajuns McGuire, Brad 4 120 116 561 677 169.2 11/13/10 at Florida Atlantic• L, 23-24 12044 Spikes, Aaron 12 103 339 0 339 28.2 11/20/10 FIU• L, 17-38 13041 Walker, Robert 11 50 162 0 162 14.7 Louisiana 12 850 1207 3000 4207 350.6 11/27/10 at La.-Monroe• W, 23-22 9215 Opponents 12 812 1951 2842 4793 399.4 Score By Quarters ALL PURPOSE (Top 5) G RUSH REC PR KOR IR TOT AVG/G Spikes, Aaron 12 339 398 0 91 0 828 69.0 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH OT TOTAL Green, Ladarius 10 0 794 0 0 0 794 79.4 Louisiana 34 129 65 40 0 268 Surgent, Daryl 10 5 155 0 629 0 789 78.9 Wolfe, Vernon 11 -4 295 47 28 0 366 33.3 Opponents 85 122 101 136 0 444 Lawson, Javone 6 12 271 0 61 0 344 57.3 Louisiana 12 1207 3000 91 1217 80 5595 466.2 Indi v id u al Statisti c s Opponents 12 1951 2842 305 1025 183 6306 525.5 RUSHING GP ATT GAIN LOSS NET AVG TD LG AVG/G Spikes, Aaron 12 103 366 27 339 3.3 2 22 28.2 PUNT RETURNS NO YARDS AVG TD LG Gautier, Blaine 10 77 337 57 280 3.6 5 55 28.0 Auriene, Orkeys 10 44 4.4 0 16 Walker, Robert 11 50 170 8 162 3.2 0 20 14.7 Stokes, Lionel 0 5 5.0 0 5 Streeter, Kevis 4 20 155 2 153 7.7 1 69 38.2 Wolfe, Vernon 1 42 42.0 0 0 McGuire, Brad 4 56 175 59 116 2.1 5 40 29.0 Louisiana 11 91 8.3 0 16 Opponents 23 305 13.3 1 75 Shankle, Julian 7 21 69 5 64 3.0 0 12 9.1

Desormeaux, Mat 12 8 36 0 36 4.5 0 13 3.0 KICK RETURNS No. Yds Av g TD Lon g Masson, Chris 9 47 171 147 24 0.5 1 60 2.7 Surgent, Daryl 31 629 20.3 1 97 Ortego, Spencer 12 2 33 10 23 11.5 0 19 1.9 Spikes, Aaron 8 91 11.4 0 24 Lawson, Javone 6 2 12 0 12 6.0 0 10 2.0 Streeter, Kevis 6 111 18.5 0 46 Miller, Marlin 10 3 11 0 11 3.7 0 6 1.1 Miller, Marlin 5 87 17.4 0 27 Joseph, Andrew 12 3 10 1 9 3.0 0 7 0.8 Kelley, Lance 4 68 17.0 0 23 Surgent, Daryl 10 2 5 0 5 2.5 0 3 0.5 Walker, Robert 4 61 15.2 0 24 Butler, James 11 1 3 0 3 3.0 0 3 0.3 Lawson, Javone 3 61 20.3 0 23 Hill, Pierre 12 2 2 0 2 1.0 0 1 0.2 Wolfe, Vernon 2 28 14.0 0 15 Walker, Yobes 10 1 2 0 2 2.0 0 2 0.2 Joseph, Andrew 2 22 11.0 0 13 Wolfe, Vernon 11 3 4 8 -4 -1.3 0 4 -0.4 Thompson, Ian 1 2 2.0 0 2 TEAM 7 13 0 30 -30 -2.3 0 0 -4.3 Shankle, Julian 1 10 10.0 0 10 Louisiana 12 414 1561 354 1207 2.9 14 69 100.6 Bentley, Dwight 1 23 23.0 0 23 Opponents 12 445 2261 310 1951 4.4 23 74 162.6 Auriene, Orkeys 1 24 24.0 0 24 Louisiana 69 1217 17.6 1 97 Opponents 48 1025 21.4 0 49 PASSING GP EFFIC CMP-ATT-INT PCT YARDS TD LG AVG/G Masson, Chris 9 116.80 148-280-6 52.9 1842 11 82 204.7 FIELD GOALS FGM-FGA PCT 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 LG BLK Gautier, Blaine 10 100.11 45-89-6 50.6 550 3 63 55.0 Albrecht, Tyler 1-6 16.7 0-0 1-1 0-2 0-3 0-0 27 3 McGuire, Brad 4 134.41 35-64-3 54.7 561 3 48 140.2 Baer, Brett 7-7 100.0 0-0 3-3 3-3 1-1 0-0 42 0 Kensey, Brandon 5 0.00 0-1-0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 14 Lawson, Javone 6 824.80 1-1-0 100.0 47 1 47 7.8 PUNTING NO YARDS AVG LONG TB FC I20 50+ BLKD Ortego, Spencer 12 0.00 0-1-0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 Ortego, Spencer 72 2885 40.1 55 1 15 18 0 Louisiana 12 117.06 229-436-15 52.5 3000 18 82 250.0 Louisiana 72 2885 40.1 55 1 15 18 0 Opponents 12 143.47 230-367-14 62.7 2842 26 65 236.8 Opponents 51 2139 41.9 64 9 13 24 1 |------Tackles------| |-Sacks-| |---Pass Def---| |-Fumbles-| Blkd DEFENSIVE LEADERS (TOP 15) GP Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds No-Yds Int-Yds BrUp QBH Rcv-Yds FF Kick Saf 4 McCoy, Daylon 12-10 39 29 68 7.0-15 0.5-3 . 2 1 1-0 1 . . 11 Lewis-Buchanan, D. 11-11 37 26 63 6.0-30 2.5-26 1-29 6 . . . . . 24 Stokes, Lionel 12-7 39 20 59 2.0-8 . 3-0 . 1 1-0 . . . 5 Bentley, Dwight 11-11 48 10 58 3.0-15 0.5-4 1-15 6 . . . . . 47 Fleming, Grant 8-6 28 26 54 1.5-5 . 1-11 ...... 2 Auriene, Orkeys 12-12 21 18 39 0.5-1 . 3-0 8 . . . . . 21 Kelley, Lance 7-5 21 13 34 0.5-1 . 1-0 1 1 1-40 1 . . 38 Gerami, Cooper 12-5 17 14 31 2.5-7 . 1-2 1 . . . 1 . 58 Douglas, Nate 11-4 13 18 31 4.0-14 2.5-9 . . 2 . 1 . . 44 Smith, Bernard 11-0 15 16 31 6.0-25 2.0-13 . . 1 . 1 . . 56 Brooks, Richard 10-4 18 9 27 1.0-4 0.5-3 . 2 . . . . . 45 Onyenekwu, Emeka 12-3 16 9 25 6.5-36 3.5-29 . 1 . . 1 . . 53 Tucker, Chris 12-7 13 11 24 2.5-14 2.0-12 ...... 22 White, Melvin 12-1 18 6 24 . . . 1 . 2-93 . . . 30 Gibson, Le’Marcus 6-2 15 8 23 2.0-10 . 2-0 1 . . . . . Team Totals 12 476 329 805 65-252 17-116 14-80 31 12 8-133 8 3 .

RAGINCAJUNS.COM Lo u i s i a n a Fo o t b a ll 2011 preseason DEPTH CHART the 2011 ragin’ cajuns Head Coach: Mark Hudspeth (Delta State '92) „ Career games played OFFENSE Career Games Played of Active Players WR - X 4 Javone Lawson (6-1, 183, Jr) -or- 83 James Butler (6-3, 201, So) Derreck Dean______36 WR - H 18 Andrew Joseph (5-10, 167, Sr) -or- 9 Harry Peoples (5-10, 180, Jr) 15 Ross Goodlett (6-0, 189, Sr) Pierre Hill______36 Dwight “Bill” Bentley______35 LT 72 Leonardo Bates (6-5, 296, Jr) 62 Jarad Martin (6-5, 288, Fr) Devon Lewis-Buchanan______33 LG 74 Kyle Plouhar (6-6, 300, Sr) 63 Brandon Bender (6-3, 285, Jr.) Chris Masson______32 Ladarius Green______31 C 71 Andre Huval (6-1, 305, So) 78 Daniel Lemelle (6-2, 282, So) Kyle Plouhar______29 RG 67 Daniel Quave (6-3, 324, Fr) 66 Marvin Martin (6-3, 294, Fr) Brett Baer______24 Tyrell Gaddies______24 RT 76 Jaron Odom (6-7, 330, Jr) 68 Octravian Anderson (6-4, 280, Fr) Andrew Joseph______24 TE 89 Ladarius Green (6-6, 236, Sr) 85 Ian Thompson (6-4, 234, So) 86 Jacob Maxwell (6-4, 230, So) Jaron Odom______24 WR - Z 87 Darryl Surgent (6-0, 195, So) 84 Jamal Robinson (6-3, 205, Fr) Melvin "MJ" White______24 Jesse Broadnax______20 QB 7 Chris Masson (6-2, 203, Sr) -or- 17 Blaine Gautier (6-0, 212, Jr) 8 Brad McGuire (6-2, 224, Sr) Richard Brooks______20 RB 20 Aaron Spikes (5-10, 195, So) -or- 23 Qyendarius Griffin (5-11, 225, Fr) -or- 46 Alonzo Harris (6-1, 205, Fr) Brad McGuire______20 Lance Kelley______20 FB 8 Brad McGuire (6-2, 224, Sr) 39 Fred Okoye (6-1, 237, Jr) Yobes Walker______20 Offensive Coordinator/QB: Jay Johnson (Northern Iowa '92) Leonardo Bates______19 Running Game Coordinator/OL: Mitch Rodrigue (Nicholls State '88) Blaine Gautier______18 Wide Receivers: Jorge Munoz (Bethany College '98) Ross Goodlett______18 Running Backs: Marquase Lovings (Howard '06) Javone Lawson______18 Asst. HC/Recruiting Coordinator/TE: Reed Stringer (Delta State '01) Emeka Onyenekwu______17 Offensive GA: Ryan Conway Cooper Gerami______12 Andrew Hebert______12 DEFENSE Matt Rosenbalm______12 DE 44 Bernard Smith (6-3, 240, Sr) -or- 45 Emeka Onyenekwu (6-4, 242, Jr) -or- 53 Chris Tucker (6-2, 242, Sr) Aaron Spikes______12 DT 99 Tyrell Gaddies (6-3, 275, Sr) -or- 93 Cordian Hagans (6-5, 310, Jr) 98 Darrell Green (6-2, 280, Fr) Lionel Stokes______12 Ian Thompson______12 DT 90 Derreck Dean (5-11, 283, Sr) 94 Justin Hamilton (6-3, 310, Fr) 96 Brandon McCray (6-4, 292, So) Christopher Tucker______12 Bandit 30 Le'Marcus Gibson (6-0, 205, Sr) 48 Andrew Hebert (6-2, 212, So) James Butler______11 Rover 11 Devon Lewis-Buchanan (6-2, 218, Sr) 34 Justin Anderson (6-3, 240, So) Jacob Maxwell______11 Brandon Nash______11 MLB 38 Brandon "Trae" Johnson (6-1, 225, Fr) 59 Jacob Molbert (6-1, 220, Fr) Bernard Smith______11 MLB 21 Lance Kelley (6-2, 204, Sr) 28 Marcus Jackson (5-11, 195, Fr) Robert Walker______11 Justin Anderson______10 LCB 5 Dwight "Bill" Bentley (5-11, 179, Sr) 3 Pierre Hill (6-0, 166, Sr) Brandon McCray______10 S 24 Lionel Stokes (5-10, 184, Sr) 33 Trevence Patt (6-0, 177, Fr) Daryl Surgent______10 Andrew Huval______9 S 2 Jemarlous Moten (5-11, 175, Jr) -or- 25 Cooper Gerami (6-0, 196, So) Le'Marcus Gibson______6 RCB 22 Melvin White (6-3, 191, Sr) 16 Dexter Aucoin (5-9, 180, Fr) Hunter Thibodaux______6 Defensive Coordinator/LB: Greg Stewart (Troy '88) Nick Barnfield______4 Defensive Line: Tim Edwards (Delta State '91) Winston Burnette______4 Asst. Recruiting Coordinator/CB: David Saunders (Auburn '82) Ben Duhon______3 Safeties: (Louisiana State '87) Benay Pryer______2 Defensive GA: Tommy Rybacki Brady Thomas______2 Daniel Lemelle______1 15 SPECIAL TEAMS P 40 Brett Baer (5-11, 182, Jr) 91 Carlos Alvarez (5-9, 195, Fr) „ pro·nun·ci·a·tion guide KO 40 Brett Baer (5-11, 182, Jr) 95 Hunter Stover (6-1, 205, Fr) Anyama______on-Ya-mah Aucoin______Oh-qwan PK 40 Brett Baer (5-11, 182, Jr) 95 Hunter Stover (6-1, 205, Fr) Baer______bear DS 49 Matt Rosenbalm (6-2, 257, Jr) 82 John Broussard (6-1, 206, Fr) Gautier______go-tchay Gerami______ger-ay-me H 13 Brady Thomas (6-3, 184, Jr) -or- 7 Chris Masson (6-2, 203, Sr) Hebert______A-bear Huval______hue-voll KR-L 87 Darryl Surgent (6-0, 195, So) -or- 6 Robert Walker (5-8, 183, So) Masson______may-son KR-R 4 Javone Lawson (6-1, 183, Jr) -or- 20 Aaron Spikes (5-10, 195, So) Molbert______mole-bear Onyenekwu______on-yen-eh-kwoo PR 9 Harry Peoples (5-10, 180, Jr) 87 Darryl Surgent (6-0, 195, So) Plouhar______plow-er Thibodeaux______tib-oh-doh

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Justin ANDERSON Leonardo BATES DEFENSIVE END GUARD 6-3 l 240 l So.-1L 6-5 l 296 l Jr.-1L Foley, Ala. (Foley) 34 New Orleans, La. (L.W. Higgins) 72 General Studies General Studies 2009-10 SUN BELT CONFERENCE HONOR ROLL 2010 (Freshman): Appeared in 12 games, 2010 (Redshirt Freshman): Appeared in 10 games at defensive end…Missed first two starting the first seven at left guard… games recovering from a broken leg suffered during spring drills…First career start came Started at left tackle at FAU and vs. FIU… at Florida Atlantic (Nov. 13)…Posted a season-high four tackles in first game played (vs. Saw the most snaps of any offensive player MT) and later in the season vs. FIU…Garnered first career sack at Troy…Had a tackle-for- (766), including a season-high 88 at FAU. loss at North Texas, at Troy and at Ole Miss, while sharing a TFL vs. MT. 2009 (Redshirt Freshman): Played 2009 (Freshman): Redshirted, did not play…Suffered a broken leg in spring drills. in seven games as a reserve offensive Foley: Garnered All-County, All-Region and All-State honors as a senior…Selected to play lineman…Saw 47 snaps (season-high 26 in the Mississippi-Alabama All-Star Game…Amassed 80 tackles as a senior leading Foley at Nebraska). to the Class 6A playoffs…Recorded 16 sacks as a junior. 2008 (Freshman): Redshirted, did not

the 2011 ragin’ cajuns Personal: Born Nov. 16, 1991…Son of Michael and Brandie Anderson. play. ANDERSON’S CAREER STATISTICS Personal: Born Nov. 28, 1989…Son of Defense G UT AT TT TFL Sacks PBU FF-FR INT Ernestine Bates. 2010 10 13 8 21 3.5-13 1.0-7 1 0-0 0-0 Boris ANYAMA WIDE RECEIVER Dwight "Bill" BENTLEY 6-3 l 206 l Fr.-RS Stafford, Texas (Stafford) 5-11 l 179 l Sr.-3L 81 Pahokee, Fla. (Dodge City CC) Biology 5 2010-11 SUN BELT CONFERENCE COMMISSIONER'S LIST General Studies 2010 (Freshman): Redshirted, did not play. 2009 HONORABLE MENTION ALL-SUN BELT Stafford: Earned three letters in football and track and two letters in basketball…Played SUN BELT CONFERENCE DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK (10.12.09) quarterback, running back, linebacker and defensive back…Earned 2009 First Team All- 2007-08 SUN BELT CONFERENCE HONOR ROLL District 26-3A honors at running back and second team accolades at defensive back Personal: Born Sept. 13, 1991…Son of Augusta and Callistus Anyama. 2010 (Junior): Started 11 games at cornerback, missing the ASU game (ankle injury)…Ranked fourth overall, second Brett BAER among defensive backs, in tackles…Led KICKER all players in solo stops and was second in breakups…Made at least four tackles in 10 5-11 l 182 l Jr.-2L games…Collected an interception vs. MT Brandon, Miss. (Brandon) and returned it 15 yards…Posted 1.5 tackles- 40 for-loss and 0.5 sacks at NT…Made a career- Exercise Science high 10 tackles vs. FIU…Recorded three pass break-ups vs. #22 Oklahoma State. 2010-11 SUN BELT CONFERENCE HONOR ROLL 2009 (Sophomore): Played 12 games, SUN BELT CONFERENCE SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK (11.1.10) starting 11 at cornerback…Slowed in 2009-10 SUN BELT CONFERENCE HONOR ROLL practice by an ankle injury and did not start 2010 (Sophomore): Began season as backup kicker, then assumed starting role in fifth vs. FAU…Led all defensive backs in tackles game…Was perfect on field goals and extra points…Only kicker in the Sun Belt perfect and ranked fourth with 58…Tied for the 16 on field goal attempts…First career kick of 42 yards was a season-long…Did not attempt team lead with three interceptions, while more than one field goal in a game until the season finale, making three at La.-Monroe… breaking-up five passes…Placed sixth in Kicked just one field goal at home, a 25-yarder vs. FIU…Was the primary kickoff specialist the Sun Belt in interceptions…Returned for the second straight season…Was 3-of-5 with onside kick attempts…Made six tackles, an interception 70 yards for a touchdown vs. NT and produced a defensive extra point including two vs. ASU…Named Sun Belt Conference Special Teams Player of the Week vs. FAU thanks to a blocked PAT by Chris Richard…Top 40 in tackles in the Sun Belt following the Ohio game…In addition to his field goal and four extra points, executed Conference…Had eight solo tackles, a sack, forced a and recovered a fumble vs. two perfect onsides kicks…UL recovered both onside kicks in the game, one on the Troy…Also had eight tackles at WKU…Defensive Player of the Game (NT). opening kickoff of the second half (recovered by Baer himself) and the other with 1:36 2008 (Freshman): Enrolled in class for Spring semester …Played 12 games, starting first remaining in the game. 10 at cornerback…Sixth in tackles…Recovered a fumble at NT that led to a touchdown… 2009 (Redshirt Freshman): Primary kickoff specialist all 12 games…Launched five kickoffs Posted a career-high nine-tackles at NT…Had 39 tackles through the first seven games of for 318 yards with one touchback in the season finale vs. Troy (only touchback of the the season, including 29 solo stops. season)…Totaled 52 kickoffs for 2,895 yards, an average of 55.7 yards…Made two tackles. Pre-Louisiana: Redshirted in only season at Dodge City. 2008 (Freshman): Redshirted, did not play. Pahokee: Considered a shutdown cornerback…Had six interceptions during senior Brandon: Was a two-time All-Rankin County selection…Averaged 44.5 yards per punt. year…Led all defensive backs with 25 tackles as a senior…All-Area First Team…All-State Personal: Born Jan. 30, 1990…Son of Ron and Dianne Baer. Second Team…Helped PHS win three Florida Class 2A state championships. BAER’S CAREER STATISTICS Personal: Born May 16, 1989…Son of Andrea Bentley. Kickoffs No. Yards Avg. TB OB BENTLEY’S CAREER STATISTICS 2009 52 2895 55.7 1 0 Defense G UT AT TT TFL Sacks PBU FF-FR INT 2010 45 2462 54.7 1 2 2008 12 33 12 45 2.5-4 0.0-0 3 0-1 0-0 Totals 97 5357 55.2 2 2 2009 12 49 9 58 2.5-13 1.0-8 5 1-1 3-93 Field Goals FGM-FGA PCT 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 LG BLK 2010 11 48 10 58 3.0-15 0.5-4 6 0-0 1-15 2010 7-7 100.0 0-0 3-3 3-3 1-1 0-0 42 0 Totals 35 130 31 161 8.0-32 1.5-12 14 1-2 4-108

RAGINCAJUNS.COM Lo u i s i a n a Fo o t b a ll 2011 student-athlete PROFILES the 2011 ragin’ cajuns Jesse BROADNAX Richard BROOKS LINEBACKER LINEBACKER 6-5 l 230 l Jr.-1L 6-2 l 235 l Sr.-2L Pensacola, Fla. (Pine Forest) 43 Mesquite, Texas (West Mesquite) 56 Criminal Justice Finance 2010 (Sophomore): Appeared in 11 games as a reserve linebacker and on special teams… 2010 (Junior): Appeared in 10 games at Did not play at North Texas (head injury)…Collected an assisted tackle vs. WKU. linebacker, making four starts…Posted 21 2009 (Redshirt Freshman): Played final nine games as a reserve linebacker and on special of 27 tackles in those four starts, including teams…Missed first three games (knee injury)…Made one solo tackle at Nebraska. two half tackles-for-loss and sharing his first 2008 (Freshman): Redshirted, did not play. career sack at FAU (Nov. 13). Pine Forest: Played in the 4th Annual Pensacola Sports Association HS All-Star Football 2009 (Sophomore): Played four games as Game…In 2007, had 96 tackles, two interceptions, one fumble recovery and five sacks… a reserve linebacker and on special teams, Recorded 101 tackles, one fumble recovery, one interception and 10 sacks in 2006. registering 10 tackles…Had five tackles, Personal: Born Dec. 21, 1988…Son of Karl Broadnax and Karen Harris. including a tackle-for-loss in the season opener vs. Southern…Sustained a broken arm vs. Kansas State and missed the next Terrance BROADWAY three games…Returned the next two QUARTERBACK games before missing rest of the season due to the fracture. 6-2 l 205 l So.-TR 2008 (Redshirt Freshman): Did not start Baton Rouge, La. (Houston) the season opener, but earned the starting spot at middle linebacker the next five Sports Management games…Injured knee at NT and missed final six games…Finished ninth in tackles despite 2010-11 SUN BELT CONFERENCE COMMISSIONER'S LIST playing only six games…Made eight tackles at Illinois and at Kansas State. 2011: Enrolled in class for Spring semester as a sophomore transfer. 2007 (Freshman): Redshirted, did not play…Four-time Defensive Scout Team Player of Pre-Louisiana: Attended Houston in Fall 2010 and played four games as a true freshman, the Week (Ohio, North Texas, Tennessee and FIU). making one start…Entered game at UCLA (Sept. 18) as No. 3 quarterback, but was forced West Mesquite: Ranked 53rd nationally among weakside linebackers according to into action after injuries to both quarterbacks…Completed 5-of-8 passes for 84 yards and a Scout.com…In addition to playing linebacker, was the leading rusher each of his last touchdown…Started against Tulane and completed 19-of-28 passes for 174 yards and one two seasons. interception in a 42-23 win…Saw time late in games versus Mississippi State (Oct. 9) and at Personal: Full name is Richard Earl Brooks…Born Nov. 12, 1988…Son of Richard and Vera Memphis (Oct. 30), tossing a TD in both games (including a career-long 54-yard TD strike at Brooks…Has one brother and one sister. Memphis). BROOKS’ CAREER STATISTICS Capitol: Rated fifth-best dual threat quarterback in the nation by Rivals.com in 2009- Defense G UT AT TT TFL Sacks PBU FF-FR INT 10 and 11th best player in Louisiana by Rivals.com…Ranked as the No. 60 athlete in the nation by ESPN…First-Team All-State quarterback and First-Team All-District 2008 6 15 16 31 1.0-2 0.0-0 1 0-0 0-0 selection at Capitol High School in Baton Rouge…Was 135-of-221 for 2,140 yards with 2009 4 6 4 10 1.0-6 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 20 touchdowns as a senior…Finished an injury-plagued junior season with 1,257 yards 2010 10 18 9 27 1.0-4 0.5-3 2 0-0 0-0 passing, 12 touchdowns and five interceptions, adding 500 yards rushing and another Totals 20 39 29 68 3.0-12 0.5-3 3 0-0 0-0 four scores…Was an honorable mention All-State, All-Metro and All-District selection as a sophomore…Also considered offers from Alabama, Oregon, Nebraska, Mississippi State, Connecticut and Louisiana Tech. Winston BURNETTE Personal: Full name is Terrance Joseph Broadway…Born April 16, 1992…Son of Connie Broadway. STRONG SAFETY BROADWAY'S CAREER STATISTICS 6-2 l 205 l So.-Sq. Passing G Comp Att Yards PCT TD INT Long Baton Rouge, La. (Woodlawn) #2010 4 30 42 424 71.4 3 1 54

Rushing Att. Yards Avg. TD Long General Studies #2010 19 72 3.8 0 23 2010 (Redshirt Freshman): Appeared in four games as a reserve defensive back and on # Indicates season played at Houston special teams…Saw 47 of his 56 snaps at Ole Miss. 2009 (Freshman): Redshirted, did not play…Named Defensive Scout Team Player of the 17 Week (Middle Tennessee). Woodlawn: Played in the U.S. Army Redstick All-Star Game…Played mostly safety during senior season, but saw time at outside linebacker and cornerback. Personal: Born Dec. 17, 1990…Son of Donald and Glinda Burnette…Has two older sisters, Yolanda Rodgers and T’Naia Burnette.

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James BUTLER Derreck DEAN WIDE RECEIVER DEFENSIVE TACKLE 6-3 l 201 l So.-1L 5-11 l 283 l Sr.-3L Luling, La. (Hahnville) 83 New Orleans, La. (McDonogh 35) 90 Psychology Criminal Justice 2010 (Freshman): Appeared in 11 games 2010 (Junior): Started 12 games on the defensive interior for the second straight as a reserve wide receiver and on special season…Always puts himself in position to get double-teamed by the opposition…Had teams…Fifth in yards-per-catch…Tallied four tackles and a tackle-for-loss at #23 Georgia. first three career receptions on three 2009 (Sophomore): Started 12 games on the defensive interior…Led all defensive consecutive snaps vs. No. 22 Oklahoma linemen and placed ninth in tackles…Made at least one tackle every game, including State…First catch went for seven yards, a season-high six and a tackle-for-loss vs. FAU…Forced fumbles at FIU and Arkansas while his second was a seven-yard catch State…Named Cajuns Defensive Player of the Week four times during the season. on third-and-three, then completed the hat 2008 (Freshman): Appeared in 12 games as a reserve defensive tackle…Had a season- trick with a 35-yard touchdown reception… best four tackles vs. FIU. Top game came in the season finale at McDonogh 35: Named Defensive MVP of District 10-4A during senior season…Played La.-Monroe with six catches for 86 yards, post-Katrina freshman season at Spring (Texas) High School. the 2011 ragin’ cajuns including a long of 45…Had one rush for Personal: Born Feb. 4, 1990…Son of Denise Dean. three yards at Ohio. DEAN’S CAREER STATISTICS Hahnville: Three-time letterwinner in Defense G UT AT TT TFL Sacks PBU FF-FR INT football and track…Helped Hahnville to 2008 12 9 7 16 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 the District 6-5A title as a senior, hauling 2009 12 16 17 33 2.5-3 0.0-0 0 2-0 0-0 in 65 receptions for 1,060 yards and nine touchdowns…Also played safety…All- 2010 12 6 15 21 2.0-4 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 District selection in 2008 and 2009. Totals 36 31 39 70 4.5-7 0.0-0 0 2-0 0-0 Personal: Born March 4, 1992…Son of Lynette and James Butler BUTLER'S CAREER STATISTICS Tyrell GADDIES Receiving G Rec. Yards Avg. TD Long DEFENSIVE END 2010 11 14 200 14.3 1 45 6-3 l 275 l Sr.-2L Blake COMMINIE New Orleans, La. (Coffeyville CC) 99 DEFENSIVE END General Studies

6-1 l 245 l Jr.-JC 2010-11 SUN BELT CONFERENCE HONOR ROLL Edgard, La. (Mississippi Delta CC) 2010 (Junior): Appeared in 12 games, starting the final four contests at defensive end… 47 Top game came vs. FIU with three tackles (all solo), two tackles-for-loss and one sack. General Studies 2009 (Sophomore): Played 12 games as a reserve defensive lineman…Tied for second in tackles by a defensive lineman…Tied for third in tackles-for-loss and fourth in sacks…Made 2011: Enrolled in class for Spring semester. at least one tackle in 11 games (season-best six – 4 solo – vs. La.-Monroe)…Posted a sack vs. Pre-Louisiana: Posted 30 tackles, 11 sacks, four fumble recoveries and two force fumbles La.-Monroe and at FIU, while sharing a sack with Daylon McCoy at Nebraska. in 2010 at Mississippi Delta CC, his first season at defensive end…Named Second-Team Pre-Louisiana: Redshirted at Coffeyville CC in 2007…Collected 36 tackles, 4.5 sacks and MACJC Northern Division All-State during redshirt sophomore season…Played outside two pass break-ups in redshirt freshman season (2008)…Ranked ninth in the KJCCC in linebacker in 2009…Sat out 2008 season, taking a redshirt at Fort Scott (Kan.) Community sacks in league play and also earned Defensive Player of the Week honors. College. Eisenhower (TX): Native of New Orleans, played tight end at Kennedy HS as a West St. John: Was the Class 1A Most Outstanding Defensive Player during senior year in sophomore…Relocated to Houston for junior and senior season following Hurricane 2007 at Woodlawn High School…Named All-District in basketball during the 2006-2007 Katrina and attended Eisenhower HS. season and placed fifth in the discus throw at the 2007 Louisiana State Track Meet. Personal: Born July 31, 1989…Son of Albert and Ivory Gaddies. Personal: Born March 23, 1990…Son of Brenda Valentine. GADDIES’ CAREER STATISTICS Defense G UT AT TT TFL Sacks PBU FF-FR INT 18 2009 12 12 10 22 4.5-35 2.5-29 0 0-0 0-0 2010 12 9 2 11 3.0-11 1.0-4 0 0-0 0-0 Totals 24 21 12 33 7.5-46 3.5-33 0 0-0 0-0 Earnest GARDNER STRONG SAFETY 6-1 l 192 l Fr.-RS Baton Rouge, La. (Tara) 27 Sports Management 2010 (Freshman): Redshirted, did not play. Tara: Four-time all-district selection…Earned All-Metro Class 5A/4A honors as a senior at free safety…Registered 57 tackles (38 solo) and posted five interceptions and five pass breakups in 2009…Posted an 80-yard interception return for a touchdown in the U.S. Army Red Stick All-Star Bowl. Tyrell Gaddies Derreck Dean Personal: Born Nov. 12, 1990…Son of Thelma Jackson and Earnest Jackson.

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(Northwestern) 25 Sports Management General Studies 2010 (Sophomore): Played in 10 games, six coming under center at quarterback, with SUN BELT CONFERENCE SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK (11.29.10) starts at FAU and vs. FIU…Took snaps from the wildcat formation in several games… 2010 (Redshirt Freshman): Appeared in Second in rushing yards and tied for top honors in rushing touchdowns…Was 34-of-65 12 games at safety and on special teams for 440 yards with three passing touchdowns and added 43 carries for 198 yards and two after receiving a transfer waiver from the rushing touchdowns in two games as a starter…Was 21-of 36 for a career-high 254 yards NCAA to play immediately…Began season and two passing TDs in first career start at FAU…Tossed TD passes of 17 yards to Ladarius at free safety, but moved to strong side after Green and 43 yards to Vernon Wolfe and completed a season-long 63-yard pass to Green… season ending injuries to Maurice Rolle, Jr. Added 15 rushes for 86 yards and a TD, with a long run of 54 yards against the Owls…Hit and Le’Marcus Gibson…Started final five Green with a 50-yard TD pass vs. FIU…Ran for a career-best 112 yards vs. FIU with the help games at strong safety, making 23 of his 31 of a 55-yard touchdown sprint (only 100-yard game of the season by the Cajuns)…Also tackles during that stretch…Eighth in total scored rushing touchdowns against MT, at NT and vs. No. 22 Oklahoma State. tackles…Notched first career interception at 2009 (Redshirt Freshman): Played eight games as one of the backup quarterbacks Ohio (first career start)…Had a season-best and on special teams…Did not attempt a pass until season finale…Finished 9-of-17 seven tackles, including 1.5 tackles-for-loss passing for 119 yards and a touchdown in the fourth quarter vs. Troy…Had a one-yard in the following game (Ole Miss)…Blocked touchdown run at Arkansas State. potential game-tying extra point in season 2008 (Freshman): Redshirted, did not play. finale (La.-Monroe)…Block secured one- Lutcher: Two-time All-State selection…First ever recipient of the Warrick Dunn WAFB point victory and resulted in SBC Specials Player of the Year Award…Passed for 2,785 yards and 31 touchdowns in 2006…Led Teams Player of the Week honors. Lutcher to Class 3A title (2006) and District 10-3A title (2007)…Passed for 2,743 yards and Pre-Louisiana: Redshirted in only season at Northwestern. 30 touchdowns in 2007…Earned first team honors and Offensive MVP as a senior. St. Thomas More: First team all-district and first team all-state Class 5A free safety in Personal: Born Nov. 16, 1989…Son of David and Deidre Gautier. 2008…Ranked 73rd in Rivals.com Louisiana state rankings…Outstanding special teams GAUTIER’S CAREER STATISTICS player who earned All-Acadiana MVP honors…Totaled 397 yards on 12 kickoff returns… Passing G Comp Att Yards PCT TD INT Long First team all-district and first team All-Acadiana honoree as a junior…Registered 85 2009 8 9 17 119 52.9 1 0 22 tackles, three TFL’s, six INT's, three fumble recoveries and five pass deflections in 2008. 2010 10 45 89 550 50.6 3 6 63 Personal: Full name is John Cooper Gerami…Son of Gerald and Carla Gerami…Born Totals 18 54 106 669 50.9 4 6 63 Sept. 11, 1990…His grandfather, Gerald Sr., played football at Notre Dame. GERAMI'S CAREER STATISTICS Rushing Att. Yards Avg. TD Long Defense G UT AT TT TFL Sacks PBU FF-FR INT 2009 14 24 1.7 1 11 2010 12 17 14 31 2.5-7 0.0-0 1 0-0 1-2 2010 77 280 3.6 5 55 Totals 91 304 3.3 6 55 Le'Marcus GIBSON LINEBACKER 6-0 l 205 l Sr.-1L Starkville, Miss. (Mississippi Gulf Coast) 30 General Studies 2010-11 SUN BELT CONFERENCE HONOR ROLL 2010 (Junior): Enrolled in class for Spring semester…Joined as a walk-on, but quickly earned a scholarship…Saw time in six of first seven games at strong safety, starting at Troy and vs. WKU…Missed final five games (knee injury)…Did not play vs. ASU (shoulder injury)…Top game came vs. No. 22 Oklahoma State with eight tackles, one TFL of eight yards, an interception and pass breakup…Second INT came at Troy and second TFL vs. WKU. 19 Pre-Louisiana: Originally signed with Hawaii…Underwent surgery on a partial torn ACL and a torn meniscus in left knee in October 2007…Played in one game that season for head coach June Jones at free safety, making two tackles…Was awarded a medical hardship for the season…Transferred to Mississippi Gulf Coast for 2008 season…Did not compete in 2009. Harrison Central: Starred as a defensive back…Tallied 60 tackles, eight forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries in 2005…Registered 142 tackles in senior campaign… Selected to play in the Max Emfinger All-American Bowl Game Classic…Earned first team all-state honors as a junior and senior. Personal: Full name is Le’Marcus Sherlord Gibson…Born Feb. 24, 1989…Son of Deborah and Donald Gibson, Jr…Has three older siblings, Donald Norman, Barbara and Cynthia Ware and one younger sister, Dominique Brown. GIBSON'S CAREER STATISTICS Defense G UT AT TT TFL Sacks PBU FF-FR INT 2010 6 15 8 23 2.0-10 0.0-0 1 0-0 2-0

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Rodney GILLIS Ladarius GREEN CORNERBACK TIGHT END 5-11 l 186 l Jr.-Sq. 6-6 l 236 l Sr.-3L Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (St. Thomas Aquinas) Pensacola, Fla. (Booker T. Washington) 89 General Studies Finance 2010 (Sophomore): Did not compete after sustaining a knee injury during spring drills. TOP 5 DRAFT ELIGIBLE TIGHT END (ESPN.COM INSIDER MEL KIPER, JR.) 2009 (Redshirt Freshman): Did not compete during the season…Was still recovering 2011 JOHN MACKEY AWARD WATCH LIST from ACL surgery in the spring. 2011 FRED BILETNIKOFF AWARD WATCH LIST 2008 (Freshman): Redshirted, did not play. PERFORMANCE AWARDS D-I FBS TIGHT END TROPHY WATCH LIST St. Thomas Aquinas: Won Florida Class 5A State Championship as a senior…Played in the 2011 PRESEASON FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICAN (BleacherReport.com) Dade-Broward All-Star Game…Posted 52 tackles, 14 pass break-ups and five interceptions 2011 PRESEASON SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICAN (ATHLON) as a senior…Made 32 tackles, had 10 pass break-ups and notched two picks as a junior. 2011 PRESEASON THIRD TEAM ALL-AMERICAN (GoDaddy.com) 2011 PRESEASON FOURTH TEAM ALL-AMERICAN (PHIL STEELE) Personal: Born May 25, 1990…Son of Rocky and Kimberly Gillis. 2011 PRESEASON HONORABLE MENTION ALL-AMERICAN (CDSdraft.com) 2010 SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICAN (CBSSports.com) Ross GOODLETT 2010 FOURTH TEAM ALL-AMERICAN (PHIL STEELE)

the 2011 ragin’ cajuns 2010 JOHN MACKEY AWARD SEMIFINALIST WIDE RECEIVER 2010 MACKEY AWARD WATCH LIST 2010 FIRST TEAM ALL-SUN BELT 6-0 l 189 l Sr.-1L 2009 MACKEY AWARD WATCH LIST Mandeville, La. (Fontainebleau) 2009 SECOND TEAM ALL-SUN BELT 15 JOHN MACKEY TIGHT END OF THE WEEK (12.9.09) Marketing NOTEWORTHY: Enters the 2011 season seventh in school history in career receiving yards (1,595), tied for fourth in career receiving touchdowns (14) and needs 26 catches GRADUATED MAY 2011 (MARKETING) to reach fifth in career receptions (currently has 98). 2010-11 SUN BELT CONFERENCE HONOR ROLL 2009-10 SUN BELT CONFERENCE HONOR ROLL 2010 (Junior): One of eight semifinalists 2007-08 SUN BELT CONFERENCE HONOR ROLL for the John Mackey Award…Six-time John 2010 (Junior): Limited to five games as a Mackey TE of the Week runner-up…Led all reserve wide receiver and on special teams tight ends nationally in receiving yardage (hamstring injury suffered during fall camp)… (794), receiving yards-per-game (79.4), Appeared at home vs. No. 22 Oklahoma State receiving yards-per-catch (18.0), games with and WKU and in each of the final three games 80 yards or more receiving (7) and receiving of the season. touchdowns (7)…Made a catch of 20 yards 2009 (Sophomore): Played nine games as a or longer in all but one game, despite being reserve wide receiver and on special teams. double-teamed on over 90 percent of his 2008 (Redshirt Freshman): Played four routes…Caught at least one TD pass from games as a reserve wide receiver, including three different starting quarterbacks…Led the final three…Had two catches for 13 yards all players in Sun Belt with four 100-yard at FAU, with a long reception of eight yards. receiving games and in yards-per-reception 2007 (Freshman): Redshirted, did not (18.0)…Caught a touchdown pass in seven of play…Named Defensive Scout Team Player 10 games played…Had a season-high seven of the Week (UCF and FIU), competing as a receptions vs. ASU…Played 83 snaps at Ohio cornerback. – the most by an offensive skill player… Mandeville: Earned two letters, playing Posted 100-yard receiving games in four of quarterback, running back and wide reciever.…Won the District 4-5A championship as final five contests…Hauled in 18 receptions for 334 yards and three touchdowns over the a senior…In track, competed in the 110m hurdles, 300m hurdles and 4x100…Named final three games, including a season-high 120 yards in the finale at La.-Monroe…Did not team offensive MVP and all-parish in football. play at NT and vs. No. 22 Oklahoma State (ankle injury). Personal: Full name is Ross Mitchell Goodlett…Born April 25, 1988 in Metairie…Son of 2009 (Sophomore): Was a mid-season addition to the Mackey Watch List – one of Gary and Donna Goodlett…Has one older brother, Ryan. three underclassmen on the 22-man midseason list…Started the first seven games until suffering a neck injury vs. FAU…Missed the next three games before returning for GOODLETT'S CAREER STATISTICS final two contests…Led team in receiving yards, despite playing only nine games… 20 Receiving G Rec. Yards Avg. TD Long Third in the Sun Belt in receiving yards per game and tallied the longest reception in the 2008 4 2 13 6.5 0 8 conference (91 yards from Brad McGuire vs. Troy) – it was the third longest reception in 2009 9 1 2 2.0 0 2 school history and fourth longest in SBC history…Made 18 receptions in five SBC games, 2010 5 1 3 3.0 0 3 boasting 19.3 yards per catch and 69.4 yards per game, ranking third in yards per game Totals 18 4 18 4.5 0 8 and third in yards per catch among all receivers in the SBC…Erupted in the final two games, with seven catches for 131 yards vs. La.-Monroe and five grabs for 119 yards and two touchdowns vs. Troy…Named offensive MVP…Named Offensive Player of the Game twice during the season. Darrell GREEN 2008 (Freshman): Played 12 games as a reserve tight end…Ranked third in receptions DEFENSIVE TACKLE and second in receiving yards and receiving touchdowns…Led the team in receiving yards vs. Kent State (72) and at FAU (39)…Led in receptions (3) vs. UTEP…Made just nine l l 6-2 280 Fr.-RS receptions at Cajun Field, but caught a touchdown pass in four of the Cajuns five games Austin, Texas (Austin) (all but ASU game) at the facility…Also hauled in a TD at FAU. 98 Booker T. Washington: Caught 30 passes for 520 yards and eight touchdowns as a Public Relations senior…Was a second team All-Area selection…Three-year starter…Played in the 2007 Pensacola All-Star Classic. 2010 (Freshman): Redshirted, did not play. Personal: Born May 29, 1990…Son of Shannon Robinson. Austin: Competed on the defensive line and at tight end and fullback…Named First Team All-District 25-5A (defensive line) as a senior…Registered 44 tackles and had seven sacks… GREEN’S CAREER STATISTICS Played in the Max Emfinger All-American Bowl, recording six tackles and a sack. Receiving G Rec. Yards Avg. TD Long Personal: Born Dec. 13, 1991…Son of Rosa Wallace. 2008 12 22 268 12.2 5 55 2009 9 32 533 16.7 2 91 2010 10 44 794 18.0 7 63 Totals 31 98 1595 16.3 14 91

RAGINCAJUNS.COM Lo u i s i a n a Fo o t b a ll 2011 student-athlete PROFILES the 2011 ragin’ cajuns Cordian HAGANS DEFENSIVE TACKLE Ladarius Green 6-5 l 310 l Jr.-TR Snellville, Ga. (Louisiana State) 93 TIGHT END General Studies 2010 (Sophomore): Sat out the season as per NCAA transfer rules. All-American Candidate 2009 (Redshirt Freshman): Made a position change in the fall to offensive tackle, did not compete during the season. 2008 (Freshman): Redshirted in first season at Louisiana State. TOP GAMES Northview: Didn’t begin playing football at Northview HS until junior season…Considered Rec Yds TD Opponent Date one of the top defensive line prospects in Georgia…Started on both sides of the ball as 7 131 0 vs. La.-Monroe 11-21-09 a senior…Member of the PrepStar All-Southeast Region Team…Finished senior season 6 120 1 at La.-Monroe 11-27-10 with 58 tackles, nine TFL’s, six sacks and four PBU’s…Racked up 56 tackles and three sacks 5 119 2 vs. Troy 11-28-09 as a junior. 6 111 1 at Florida Atlantic 11-13-10 Personal: Son of Cordian and Shawna Hagans…Born Feb. 7, 1989…Has two sisters, 6 107 1 at Ohio 10-30-10 Ashley and Courtney. 6 103 1 vs. FIU 11-20-10 7 97 1 vs. Arkansas State 9-11-10 Andrew HEBERT 4 96 0 at Troy 10-16-10 LINEBACKER 4 87 1 at #23 Georgia 9-4-10 6-2 l 212 l So.-1L 4 73 0 at Western Kentucky 10-17-09 Lafayette, La. (Teurlings Catholic) 3 72 1 vs. Kent State 9-20-08 48 5 68 0 at #25 Nebraska 9-26-09 Industrial Technology “Ladarius is an all-around player. He is a very 2009-10 SUN BELT CONFERENCE HONOR ROLL 2010 (Redshirt Freshman): Played in 12 games at linebacker, starting four…Made talented receiver that has big play ability and is a first career start at Troy – first of three consecutive starts…Started season finale at La.- very physical blocker at the point of attack. He was a Monroe…Made 13 of 20 tackles during those four starts, including a season-best four semifinalist for the John Mackey Award last season tackles at Troy…First career tackle on defense was a sack for loss of six yards vs. ASU. and I fully expect him to be one of the best in the 2009 (Freshman): Redshirted, did not play. nation this year.” Teurlings Catholic: Was a four-year starter…Played defensive end as a freshman before playing tight end as a sophomore…Had 58 receptions for 930 yards and eight scores to earn first team Class 3A All-State honors…Moved to running back as a junior…Remained – Mark Hudspeth at running back for senior season, but also saw time at strong safety…Had 166 carries for Head Coach, Louisiana 1,113 yards and 12 scores, adding 18 catches for 173 yards in final prep season. Personal: Born Nov. 26, 1990…Son of Jay and Denise Hebert…Father (Jay) and Uncle (Jed) both played for the Cajuns from 1983-86. HEBERT'S CAREER STATISTICS Defense G UT AT TT TFL Sacks PBU FF-FR INT 2010 12 13 7 20 1.0-6 1.0-6 0 0-0 0-0 Pierre HILL CORNERBACK 6-0 l 166 l Sr.-3L New Orleans, La. (Archbishop Shaw) 3 General Studies 21 2010 (Junior): Appeared in 12 games at wide receiver, starting four of final five contests… Eighth in receptions and sixth in receiving yards…Hauled in a career-best five catches at FAU (for 46 yards)…Season-long reception of 33 yards came at Ole Miss…Attempted two rushes, one at NT and one at La.-Monroe, both for one yard. 2009 (Sophomore): Played 12 games, starting the final four when Marlin Miller moved to running back…Opened the season with two catches for a career-best 51 yards, including a 42-yard touchdown grab from Richie Falgout…Had 10 receptions for 99 yards over the final four games…Posted four receptions for 28 yards in the season finale vs. Troy. 2008 (Freshman): One of only two players on offense (Ladarius Green) to compete as a true frosh…Sixth in receptions and receiving yards…Caught first career TD pass in first career game on a 21-yard strike from Brad McGuire at USM…Boasted at least one reception in eight games including career bests with four catches for 47 yards vs. Kent State. Archbishop Shaw: Scored six touchdowns on 36 catches for 707 yards as a senior…As a junior, placed fifth in the state track and field meet in the 200-meter. Personal: Born April 30, 1990…Son of Pierre Hill, Sr., and Valencia Boyd. HILL’S CAREER STATISTICS Receiving G Rec. Yards Avg. TD Long 2008 12 13 127 9.8 1 35 2009 12 14 174 12.4 1 42 2010 12 17 204 12.0 0 33 Season 36 44 505 11.5 2 42

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Andre HUVAL Lance KELLEY CENTER LINEBACKER 6-1 l 305 l So.-1L 6-2 l 204 l Sr.-3L Scott, La. (St. Thomas More) 71 Lafayette, La. (St. Thomas More) 21 Accounting General Studies 2010-11 SUN BELT CONFERENCE HONOR ROLL 2010 (Junior): Appeared in first seven games at strong safety and on special teams… 2010 (Freshman): Saw time in nine games at guard, earning first career start at Ohio… Started first five…Missed last five games and spring drills (knee injury)…Still ranked Missed two of the first three games recovering from a head injury…Did not play at Troy seventh on the squad in tackles…Collected at least two tackles in each game and (ankle injury)…Played 300 snaps, including a season-best 50 vs. WKU. notched a career-best 11 tackles vs. MT…Posted an interception at No. 23 Georgia… St. Thomas More: Three-time letterwinner in football and track and a two-time Recovered a fumble at NT and returned it 40 yards for a touchdown…Forced a fumble at letterwinner in basketball…Won a district championship in all three sports…Named All- Troy that was recovered by Lionel Stokes…Returned four kickoffs for 68 yards vs. WKU. State Class 5A in 2008 and 2009…Three-time All-District selection…Played in the 2010 2009 (Sophomore): Played 11 games, starting the final four…Did not play at Nebraska Bayou Bowl. (back injury)…Made only six tackles through first five games, but ended season with 26 Personal: Born Aug. 15, 1991…Son of Anette and Terry Huval. over final six games…Had a career-high nine tackles (seven solos) in season finale vs. Troy…Recorded first career interception in a three-point game at Arkansas State on the

the 2011 ragin’ cajuns Cajuns 24-yard line with 2:52 remaining…Forced a fumble on kickoff coverage vs. FAU. Brandon "Trae" JOHNSON 2008 (Redshirt Freshman): Appeared in first two games at wide receiver before LINEBACKER suffering a serious leg injury at No. 24 Illinois…Missed the rest of the season…Returned 6-1 l 225 l Fr.-HS for spring drills as a safety. Mendenhall, Miss. (Mendenhall) 2007 (Freshman): Redshirted, did not play…Named Offensive Scout Team Player of the Week (NT and FAU). 38 St. Thomas More: All-around threat putting up numbers as a quarterback, rusher, Exercise Science receiver and kick returner while also stepping into the secondary in key situations…As a 2010-11 SUN BELT CONFERENCE HONOR ROLL senior, rushed 51 times for 367 yards and two scores and caught 40 passes for 686 yards and four touchdowns…Also returned 20 punts for 215 yards and a TD and brought back 2011: Enrolled in class for Spring semester…Participated in spring drills. 12 kickoffs for 378 yards and another score…Made the Class 4A All-State team…Earned Mendenhall: Rated two-star prospect by Rivals.com and Scout.com…Graduated early All-District 5-4A honors at wide receiver…MVP of Kiwanis Jamboree in 2005 and 2006. and enrolled in classes at UL in January 2011…Finished the 2010 season with 106 Personal: Full name is Lance Aaron Kelley…Born November 11, 1988, in El Dorado, Ark. tackles, five sacks and two forced fumbles…Named Class 4A First Team All-State by the …Son of Roger and Sheri Kelley…Has two younger brothers, Seth and Cole. Mississippi Association of Coaches…Played in the Mississippi/Alabama All-Star Classic… Held an offer from Southern Miss before choosing the Cajuns. KELLEY’S CAREER STATISTICS Personal: Born Jan. 25, 1993…Son of Angela and Rochea Johnson. Defense G UT AT TT TFL Sacks PBU FF-FR INT 2009 11 24 8 32 2.0-3 0.0-0 4 1-0 2-10 2010 7 21 13 34 0.5-1 0.0-0 1 1-1 1-0 Andrew JOSEPH Totals 18 45 21 66 2.5-4 0.0-0 5 2-1 3-10 WIDE RECEIVER 5-10 l 167 l Sr.-2L Javone LAWSON Royal Palm Beach, Fla. (Coffeyville CC) WIDE RECEIVER 18 l l General Studies 6-1 183 Jr.-2L Harvey, La. (Helen Cox) 2010 (Junior): Appeared in 12 games, 4 starting season opener at No. 23 Georgia… Sports Management Third in receptions and fifth in receiving yards…Top game came vs. ASU with 89 2010 (Sophomore): Started first six games before missing second half of season all-purpose yards…Had a career best 70 (clavicle injury)…Still ranked fifth in receptions and fourth in receiving yards…Second receiving yards (on two catches), including a in receptions per game (3.2) and yards per game (45.2) behind All-American tight end 47-yard TD grab from fellow receiver Javone Ladarius Green…Threw a 47-yard touchdown pass to Andrew Joseph vs. ASU…Increased Lawson…Returned a kick 13 yards and had receptions each game, culminating with a career-best six catches (for 75 yards) at Troy… two rushes for six yards, with a long of seven Totaled a career-best 77 yards (four catches) at NT, including a 60-yard touchdown strike 22 yards…Made five catches for 50 yards vs. No. from Chris Masson…Posted two rushes vs. MT for 12 yards, with a long run of 10 yards. 22 Oklahoma State…Finished the season 2009 (Freshman): Appeared in 12 games at wide receiver and on special teams…Only with two kickoff returns for 22 yards and true freshman to compete…Had only two catches for 16 yards through the first five games, three rushes for a total of nine yards. but had a breakout game at WKU with three receptions for 50 yards, including a 19-yard 2009 (Sophomore): Enrolled in class for TD catch from Chris Masson…Hauled in seven receptions over the final five games. Spring semester…Played 12 games, earning Helen Cox: First team All-Metro New Orleans and All-District 8-4A as a senior…Two-time the start at wide receiver at Arkansas State… all-district selection…Led the greater New Orleans area with 71 receptions for 821 yards Sixth in receptions and receiving yards… and 19 TDs as a senior. Notched 17 catches for 134 yards in final five Personal: Full name is Javone Eric Lawson…Born Feb. 17, 1990…Son of Dorothy games…Posted five catches for 60 yards at Lawson…Has two older brothers, Joshua and Jamal, one younger brother, Jarell and one ASU and five catches for 30 yards at MT…Returned a Richie Falgout blocked punt vs. NT older sister, Dionne. 33 yards for a touchdown…Named Special Forces Player of the Game for play vs. NT. Pre-Louisiana: Redshirted at Coffeyville CC in 2007…Made 35 catches for 597 yards and LAWSON’S CAREER STATISTICS four touchdowns during redshirt freshman season (2008)…Second in the conference Receiving G Rec. Yards Avg. TD Long in receiving yards and yards per catch and third in receiving yards per game (66.3)…In 2009 12 12 124 10.3 1 22 seven league games, led the KJCCC in receiving yards (490) receiving yards per game 2010 6 19 271 14.3 1 60 (70.0) and yards per catch. Totals 18 31 395 12.7 2 60 Glades Day: Earned first team All-State 1A honors as a senior…Helped team win the state title, leading the team with 35 receptions for 776 yards and 10 touchdowns. Kick Returns No. Yards Avg. TD Long Personal: Born Oct. 1, 1988…Son of Andrew and Tarren Joseph. 2009 7 135 19.3 0 30 JOSEPH’S CAREER STATISTICS 2010 3 61 20.3 0 23 Receiving G Rec. Yards Avg. TD Long Totals 10 196 19.6 0 30 2009 12 22 178 8.1 0 31 2010 12 22 238 10.8 1 47 Totals 24 44 416 9.5 1 47 RAGINCAJUNS.COM Lo u i s i a n a Fo o t b a ll 2011 student-athlete PROFILES the 2011 ragin’ cajuns Daniel LEMELLE Chris MASSON GUARD QUARTERBACK 6-2 l 282 l So.-Sq. 6-2 l 203 l Sr.-3L Beaumont, Texas (Ozen) 78 Miami, Fla. (Christopher Columbus) 7 General Studies Management 2010 (Redshirt Freshman): Appeared in one game as a reserve offensive lineman… GRADUATED MAY 2011 (MANAGEMENT) Played 11 snaps vs. WKU. 2010-11 SUN BELT CONFERENCE COMMISSIONER’S LIST 2009 (Freshman): Redshirted, did not play…Named Offensive Scout Team Player of the SUN BELT CONFERENCE OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK (10.4.10) Week (Western Kentucky). 2009-10 SUN BELT CONFERENCE COMMISSIONER’S LIST Ozen: First Team All-District 22-4A pick as a senior…Named to All-Golden Triangle 2008-09 SUN BELT CONFERENCE HONOR ROLL team…Played guard and tackle…Rated a Top-100 guard by Scout.com…Lettered in 2007-08 SUN BELT CONFERENCE HONOR ROLL football, wrestling and power lifting (made three straight regional appearances). 2010 (Junior): Started first eight games Personal: Born June 20, 1991…Son of Elroy Jr., and Sharon Lemelle…Has one older and season finale…Injured knee on the first sister, Felicia, one younger sister, Joycelyn and one younger brother, Aaron. series of the Ohio game and did not return… Missed next three game, snapping streak of 20 consecutive starts…Returned to lead the Devon LEWIS-BUCHANAN Cajuns to a 23-22 win at La.-Monroe…Tossed LINEBACKER a season-best 330 yards passing against the 6-2 l 218 l Sr.-3L Warhawks, on 21-of-43 passing, with two touchdowns and zero sacks…Connected Riviera Beach, Fla. (Suncoast) with Aaron Spikes on a career-long 73-yard 11 TD strike and added a five-yard scoring toss General Studies to Ladarius Green…Was 18-of-32 for 310 yards and 2 TD at NT and 33-of-55 for 308 2010 (Junior): Started first 11 games before missing the season (shoulder injury)… yards and 2 TD vs. No. 22 Oklahoma State Second in tackles, sacks, and pass breakups and third in tackles-for-loss…Made at least to become the fourth UL quarterback with three tackles every game and had five or more six times…Collected a career-high 11 back-to-back 300-yard passing games… tackles, including three TFL and first career interception at Troy…Interception came on Followed-up with 246 yards passing at second play of fourth quarter with UL ahead by four points…Returned ball 29 yards to Troy (no Cajuns QB has ever posted 300 the Troy 28…Posted nine tackles vs. No. 22 Oklahoma State and at FAU…Broke up a pair yards passing in three straight games)… of passes at No. 23 Georgia and vs. OSU. Was interception-free for 134 consecutive passing attempts from the second quarter of 2009 (Sophomore): Played 12 games as a reserve linebacker and on special teams… season opener at No. 23 Georgia through the second quarter vs. No. 22 Oklahoma State Made at least one tackle every game and recorded three tackles vs. Southern, at FIU and (streak spanned 17 quarters)…Was sacked 17 times through the first seven games… at Arkansas State…Recorded a pass breakup at MT. His 33 completions and 55 attempts vs. OSU were both career highs and both rank third 2008 (Freshman): Played first 10 games at linebacker and on special teams before all-time in school history in a single game…Career-long 60-yard touchdown run vs. ASU missing the last two (groin injury)…Forced a fumble at FAU…Recovered a fumble vs. gave the Cajuns a 31-7 lead with 37 seconds remaining in the third quarter. FIU…Season-best four tackles, including three solo stops, came at FAU. 2009 (Sophomore): Starting quarterback all 12 games…Posted nine games of 200- Suncoast: All-Conference selection…SHS Defensive Back of the Year at strong safety. plus yards total offense, one shy of school single-season record…His 222 completions Personal: Born Jan. 12, 1990…Son of Nova Lewis. rank as the third-best single-season total – just two shy of the school record…Threw LEWIS-BUCHANAN’S CAREER STATISTICS for 2,406 yards, fourth best single-season output in school history…Had seven 200- Defense G UT AT TT TFL Sacks PBU FF-FR INT plus yard passing games…Had a completion percentage greater than 55 percent in 10 2008 10 9 3 12 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 1-1 0-0 games, while throwing a TD pass in eight games…Did not throw an interception in five 2009 12 15 9 24 0.0-0 0.0-0 1 0-0 0-0 games (SU, NT, WKU, ASU, ULM)…Had the finest debut of any starting QB under Rickey 2010 11 37 26 63 6.0-30 2.5-26 6 0-0 1-29 Bustle…In first career start finished 18-of-24 passing for season-high 283 yards with two Totals 33 61 38 99 6.0-30 2.5-26 7 1-1 1-29 touchdowns in the season opener vs. Southern…Did not get sacked until the second quarter of the fourth game (over 195 minutes without a sack)…Sacked just twice over the first nine games…Hit Marlin Miller with a 4-yard touchdown strike with 27 seconds Jarad MARTIN remaining in the game to lift UL to a comeback victory over NT…Tied season-high with OFFENSIVE LINEMAN three total TDs and two passing TDs at WKU…Career-long 57-yard touchdown pass (to 6-5 l 288 l Fr.-RS TE Luke Aubrey) came in the season finale vs. Troy. 2008 (Redshirt Freshman): Appeared in 11 games as the holder and served as No. 3 Harvey, La. (West Jefferson) quarterback…Took snaps under center in three games (at NT, FAU and Troy)…First career 23 62 pass came at FAU and was intercepted…On the next series, was 6-for-6 for 82 yards, Health Promotion & Wellness throwing a 30-yard TD pass to Luke Aubrey…Threw a two-point pass to Aubrey that pulled the Cajuns within 40-29 with 1:40 left…Had five rushes at Troy for five yards. 2010 (Freshman): Redshirted, did not play. 2007 (Freshman): Redshirted, did not play…Tabbed Offensive Scout Team Player of the West Jefferson: Three-time letterwinner in football…Senior season, helped West Week (South Carolina). Jefferson overcome an 0-3 start to win seven straight games and clinch the District 9-5A Christopher Columbus: Finished career at Class 6A Christopher Columbus…Began title…Garnered all-district honors in 2009. career at Miami’s Coral Park before transferring…Led CCHS to an 18-5 record and Personal: Born June 29, 1992…Son of Lisa Simmons and O.C. Frazier. consecutive playoff trips…Accounted for 2,050 yards and 22 touchdowns in his two-year stay…Earned Third Team All-Dade County honors…Participated in the Dade-Broward County All-Star game. Marvin MARTIN Personal: Born November 17, 1988…Son of Ivan and Virginia Masson…Has one older OFFENSIVE LINEMAN brother, Michael. 6-3 l 294 l Fr.-RS MASSON’S CAREER STATISTICS Passing G Comp Att Yards PCT TD INT Long Sorrento, La. (St. Amant) 2008 11 6 9 72 66.7 1 2 30 66 2009 12 222 373 2406 59.5 10 8 57 Criminal Justice 2010 9 148 280 1842 52.9 11 6 82 Totals 32 376 662 4320 56.8 22 16 82 2010 (Freshman): Redshirted, did not play. St. Amant: Played both offensive and defensive line…Second Team All-District 6-5A on defense Rushing Att. Yards Avg. TD Long in 2008 and picked up first team honors and All-Parish honors on offense in 2009…Helped team 2008 7 24 3.4 0 13 2009 62 192 3.1 6 25 rush for school-record 2,773 yards and was the leading tackler on defense registering 44 tackles, 2010 47 24 0.5 1 60 36 assists and four sacks as a senior…Played in the U.S. Army Red Stick All-Star Bowl Totals 116 240 2.1 7 60 Personal: Born Aug. 22, 1991…Son of Brenda and Marvin Martin, Sr. RAGINCAJUNS.COM RAGINCAJUNS.COM Lo u i s i a n a Fo o t b a ll 2011 student-athlete PROFILES

Jacob MAXWELL Brad McGUIRE TIGHT END QUARTERBACK 6-4 l 230 l So.-1L 6-2 l 224 l Sr.-3L Pearl River, La. (Pearl River) 86 Gulf Breeze, Fla. (Gulf Breeze) 8 Sustainable Agriculture Biology 2010 (Redshirt Freshman): Appeared in 11 GRADUATED DECEMBER 2010 (BIOLOGY) games at tight end and on special teams… 2010-11 SUN BELT CONFERENCE COMMISSIONER'S LIST Missed the season finale (knee injury)… 2009-10 SUN BELT CONFERENCE COMMISSIONER’S LIST Earned starts vs. NT and vs. No. 22 Oklahoma 2008-09 SUN BELT CONFERENCE HONOR ROLL State while All-American Ladarius Green was 2007-08 SUN BELT CONFERENCE COMMISSIONER’S LIST injured…Caught a pass vs. MT for four yards 2010 (Junior): Appeared in four games, missing the first four with a foot injury and final and collected a reception at FAU for minus- four with a thumb injury…Was backup quarterback and starting H-back for games at Troy, six yards. vs. WKU and at Ohio, but was pressed into the quarterback roll at Ohio after an injury to 2009 (Freshman): Redshirted, did not play… Chris Masson in the first series…Went on to lead the team to 417 yards of total offense – the Named Offensive Scout Team Player of the fifth-best total in school history…Was 25-of-39 passing for 384 yards and two touchdowns, Week twice. the 2011 ragin’ cajuns while adding 33 yards rushing on 22 carries…The passing total was the fifth most yards Pearl River: Was a run-blocking tight in a single game in school history…Started at Ole Miss and had a career-long 40-yard run end as a junior, producing a 1,000-yard against the Rebels…Tied for the team lead with five rushing touchdowns…Accounted for first-team all-state running back…Had two touchdowns in each game played…Scored two rushing TDs in each of his first two 27 career receptions for 640 yards and 12 games …Tossed TD passes to Aaron Spikes (20 yards) and Ladarius Green (3 yards) at Ohio… touchdowns…Averaged 35.2 yards per Hit Spikes with a 27-yard TD pass at Ole Miss. catch during senior season and was also a 2009 (Sophomore): Appeared in eight games as backup quarterback and on special punter…Three-time all-district selection in teams…Missed three-game stretch (foot injury), but returned for the final two games… football (twice in 2008 – WR & P). Recorded a rush in all eight games…Led team with seven rushing touchdowns…Season- Personal: Full name is Jacob Benson Maxwell…Born Jan. 4, 1991…Son of Louis and Gail best 11 carries for 59 yards came at WKU…Garnered a first down on seven of the 11 carries, Maxwell…Has one older brother, Chris. including five on third down…Totaled 33 yards on seven carries, including three touchdowns vs. Florida Atlantic…Scored on a six-yard run and threw two TD passes to Ladarius Green in the season finale vs. Troy…Was 5-of-8 for 109 yards…Completed third longest pass in Brandon McCRAY school history and fourth longest in SBC history – a 91-yard TD to Green vs. Troy. DEFENSIVE TACKLE 2008 (Redshirt Freshman): Served as primary backup quarterback all 12 games, seeing 6-4 l 292 l So.-1L time under center in eight contests…Earned first career start vs. ASU, replacing injured Merritt Island, Fla. (Merritt Island) starter …Sacked five times and threw two interceptions, but still 96 had the composure to lead the Cajuns back from a 23-14 deficit with 7:39 remaining to Criminal Justice defeat the Red Wolves 28-23…First career appearance was at USM,…Was 7-for-8 for 48 yards and a score at FAU…Posted the highest efficiency rating (140.6) of any quarterback 2010 (Redshirt Freshman): Played in 10 games on the defensive front…Earned first in the Sun Belt…Had 27 rushes vs. ASU, the second most in the SBC in 2008 and two shy career start at Ohio and played a season-high 39 snaps…Registered eight tackles on the of the school record by a quarterback. season (one solo)…Posted two tackles in games at Troy, at Ole Miss and at FAU. 2007 (Freshman): Redshirted, did not play…Named Offensive Scout Team Player of the 2009 (Freshman): Redshirted, did not play. Week (FIU). Merritt Island: Had 40 tackles and 3.5 sacks during senior season…Named Second Team Gulf Breeze: Competed in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl Scouting Combine in San All-Space Coast Conference by Florida Today…Played in the Central Florida All-Star Game. Antonio…Passed for 6,705 yards and 62 touchdowns in four years…Played quarterback Personal: Full name is Brandon Reere McCray…Born April 19, 1991…Son of Shaundra and free safety…Second Team All-State QB and First Team All-District as a senior in 2006. McCray and Johnny McCray…Has one older brother, Marques Mitchell and one older Personal: Born November 9, 1988…Son of Brad and Kari McGuire…Has two brothers - sister, Tiffany Mitchell. Joe and Sean – and six sisters – Allyce, Emmilee, Dina, Molly, Maggie and Chelsea. McCRAY'S CAREER STATISTICS McGUIRE’S CAREER STATISTICS Defense G UT AT TT TFL Sacks PBU FF-FR INT Passing G Comp Att Yards PCT TD INT Long 2010 10 1 7 8 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 2008 8 20 30 233 66.7 2 2 35 2009 8 8 14 131 57.1 2 0 91 2010 4 35 64 561 54.7 3 3 48 24 Totals 20 63 108 925 58.3 7 5 91 Rushing Att. Yards Avg. TD Long 2008 46 143 3.1 2 28 2009 53 197 3.7 7 21 2010 56 116 2.1 5 40 Totals 155 456 2.9 14 40 Jake MOLBERT LINEBACKER 6-1 l 220 l Fr.-HS Rayne, La. (Notre Dame) 59 Kinesiology 2010 (Freshman): Originally signed in February 2010, but sat out the Fall semester… Enrolled in class for the Spring 2011 semester…Participated in spring drills. Notre Dame: Earned four letters in football…Helped lead NDHS to the Class 3A state title in 2009 and a runner-up finish in 2008…Recorded 118 tackles and eight sacks as a senior playing on the defensive line…Earned First Team All-State Class 3A honors in 2009. Personal: Born April 25, 1991…Son of Michelle and Paul Molbert.

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RAGINCAJUNS.COM Lo u i s i a n a Fo o t b a ll 2011 student-athlete PROFILES the 2011 ragin’ cajuns Brandon NASH Trevence PATT LINEBACKER CORNERBACK 5-11 l 224 l So.-1L 6-0 l 177 l Fr.-RS Baton Rouge, La. (Redemptorist) 55 Lafayette, La. (Breaux Bridge) 33 Exercise Science Criminal Justice 2010-11 SUN BELT CONFERENCE HONOR ROLL 2010 (Freshman): Redshirted, did not play. 2009-10 SUN BELT CONFERENCE HONOR ROLL Breaux Bridge: Two-time all-district selection…Earned All-Acadiana and All-State Class 2010 (Redshirt Freshman): Appeared in 11 games at linebacker and on special teams… 4A honors as a senior…Played in the 2010 Bayou Bowl…Registered 54 tackles with two First career start came in the season finale at La.-Monroe…Missed season opener interceptions and four return touchdowns in 2009…Posted five interceptions in 2008. (shoulder injury)…Had a season-high five tackles at La.-Monroe…Made four tackles Personal: Born March 5, 1992…Son of Patrice and Ray Patt. (three solo), a tackle-for-loss and forced a fumble at Ole Miss…The fumble was scooped by Melvin White and returned 93 yards for touchdown…Also forced a fumble vs. WKU. 2009 (Freshman): Redshirted, did not play…Named Defensive Scout Team Player of the Kyle PLOUHAR Week (LSU). GUARD Redemptorist: Played in U.S. Army Redstick All-Star Game…Two-time all-district 6-6 l 300 l Sr.-3L athlete…Posted 136 tackles, 10 tackles-for-loss, six sacks and four fumble recoveries as a senior…Named defensive MVP following 108 tackle-season (junior). Mandeville, La. (Fontainebleau) Personal: Full name is Brandon Marshall Nash…Born Aug. 28, 1990…Son of Marshall 74 and Diane Owens…Has one younger brother, Ryan Armstrong, and one younger sister, General Studies Maria Owens. 2010 (Junior): Appeared in 11 games NASH'S CAREER STATISTICS (eight starts)…Did not play at FAU (arm Defense G UT AT TT TFL Sacks PBU FF-FR INT injury)…Earned first career start at NT (Oct. 2010 11 7 15 22 1.5-4 0.0-0 0 2-0 0-0 2), beginning a four-game starting stretch at right guard…Started four of the final five games at left guard…Saw 446 snaps (season- Jaron ODOM high 70 vs. MT). GUARD 2009 (Sophomore): Played 12 games on 6-7 l 330 l Jr.-2L offensive line…Played 108 snaps (season- Carver Ranches, Fla. (Boyd Anderson) high 32 vs. Southern). 2008 (Redshirt Freshman): Played six 76 games as a reserve offensive lineman…Took General Studies 79 snaps, including 69 over the final three 2010 (Sophomore): Appeared in 12 games, starting seven at right guard and one at games…Had 41 snaps at Florida Atlantic. right tackle…Played both guard and tackle throughout the season…Saw 643 snaps… 2007 (Freshman): Redshirted, did not play. Played a season-high 91 snaps vs. No. 22 Oklahoma State, the most in a game by any Fontainebleau: Played freshman, Cajun in 2010. sophomore and senior season at 2009 (Redshirt Freshman): Appeared in 12 games…Earned first career start at right Fontainebleau…Played junior season at guard at Nebraska…Played a total of 365 snaps (season-high 74 at Arkansas State). Sprague HS (Salem, Ore.), after evacuating 2008 (Freshman): Enrolled in class for the Spring semester…Participated in spring following …All-State selection among Louisiana Class 5A ranks in drills…Redshirted, did not play 2006…Was team captain at FHS in 2006 and offensive line MVP…In 2005, was awarded 2007: Originally signed in February 2007, but sat out the fall semester. District 8-4A Valley League All-Star Award at Sprague HS. Boyd Anderson: Ranked 81st in the nation amongst offensive tackles by Rivals.com… Personal: Born February 26, 1988…Son of Stewart and Susan Plouhar. Third Team All-State selection following 2006 season…Second Team All-Broward County selection in 2006…Member of the Broward County All-Stars for the 10th annual South Benay Florida All-Star Football Game…Second Team All-Broward County selection in 2005. PRYER Personal: Born Dec. 19, 1988…Son of Judy Allen. OFFENSIVE LINEMAN 6-6 l 296 l Jr.-Sq. Emeka ONYENEKWU Baton Rouge, La. (Kilgore JC) 75 DEFENSIVE END General Studies 25 6-4 l 242 l Jr.-1L New Orleans, La. (McKinley) 2010 (Sophomore): Appeared in two games…Saw seven snaps vs. ASU and one snap 45 vs. MT. Biology Pre-Louisiana: Sat out the 2008 season as a redshirt at Mississippi Gulf Coast CC…Collected 30 tackles and one sack at Kilgore JC in 2009. 2010 (Sophomore): Appeared in 12 games…Started three consecutive game beginning Belaire: Posted 65 tackles and five sacks as a senior and 72 tackles and eight sacks as a junior at Troy (Oct. 16)…Played a season-high 42 snaps against the Trojans…For the season, led at Belaire HS…Was an All-District 6-4A selection in both football and basketball team in sacks and was second in tackles-for-loss…Recorded four tackles and shared a Personal: Born April 6, 1989…Son of Scarlette McPryer. TFL at North Texas…Posted two sacks, two TFL and forced a fumble at Troy…Fumble was recovered by Jordan Topp at the Troy 44 and led to a touchdown…Top game came in the finale with seven tackles (all solo), four tackles-for-loss, a pass break-up and a sack at ULM. Daniel QUAVE 2009 (Redshirt Freshman): Played five games as a reserve defensive lineman and on OFFENSIVE LINEMAN special teams…Made two tackles at Nebraska and Middle Tennessee. 6-3 l 324 l Fr.-RS 2008 (Freshman): Redshirted, did not play. Gautier, Miss. (Gautier) McKinley: Played in Red Stick All-Star Football Game…First Team All-District 7-4A… 67 Started career at tight end, then played final season as a defensive end…Recorded 44 Public Relations tackles, 15 tackles for loss, 12.5 sacks and two fumble recoveries as a senior. Personal: Born March 10, 1990…Son of Chidi and Ugoo Onyenekwu. 2010 (Freshman): Redshirted, did not play. ONYENEKWU'S CAREER STATISTICS Gautier: Three-time letterwinner in football…Helped GHS to five consecutive wins to Defense G UT AT TT TFL Sacks PBU FF-FR INT capture a district title in 2009…First Team All-District 4-5A selection as a senior, recording 98 2009 5 5 0 5 1.0-2 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 pancakes…Played in Bernard Blackwell Mississippi All-Star Game. 2010 12 16 9 25 6.5-36 3.5-29 1 1-0 0-0 Personal: Born Oct. 11, 1991…Son of Patricia and Charles Quave. Totals 17 21 9 30 7.5-38 3.5-29 1 1-0 0-0 RAGINCAJUNS.COM RAGINCAJUNS.COM Lo u i s i a n a Fo o t b a ll 2011 student-athlete PROFILES

Matt ROSENBALM Aaron SPIKES DEEP SNAPPER RUNNING BACK 6-2 l 257 l Jr.-1L 5-10 l 195 l So.-1L Cumming, Ga. (Forsyth Central) 49 Dallas, Texas (L.G. Pinkston) 20 General Studies Criminal Justice 2008-09 SUN BELT CONFERENCE HONOR ROLL 2010 (Freshman): Appeared in 12 games at running back and on special teams… 2010 (Sophomore): Appeared in 12 games as the deep snapper…Made a solo tackle at Became primary running back in fifth game following a season-ending injury to Kevis Ole Miss…Recovered a fumble at La.-Monroe on punt coverage in the third quarter of a Streeter…Started seven consecutive games beginning with No. 22 Oklahoma State tied game that led to a Cajuns field goal. (Oct. 8)…Led team in scoring with eight touchdowns…Second in receptions, receiving 2009 (Redshirt Freshman): Backup deep snapper; did not compete during the season. yards and receiving touchdowns…Led in rushing attempts and rushing yards…Posted 2008 (Freshman): Redshirted, did not play. a season-best 53 rushing yards, on 13 carries, vs. ASU…Had a season-high 17 carries (48 Personal: Born May 9, 1990…Son of Larry and Kelly Rosenbalm. yards) at FAU…Fumbled just twice and did not lose a fumble…Caught at least one pass in nine games and collected four receptions at NT, vs. OSU, at Ohio and at La.-Monroe… Totaled 99 receiving yards at NT, including first career TD – an 82-yard catch from Chris Bernard SMITH Masson…Caught a TD pass in six of the final nine games…Scored only two rushing TDs DEFENSIVE END of the season at Ohio and added a receiving TD for three-score game…Led the team the 2011 ragin’ cajuns 6-3 l 240 l Sr.-1L with 828 all-purpose yards…Second in kick returns and third in kick return yards. L.G. Pinkston: Earned all-district and all-region honors…Outstanding running back Atlanta, Ga. (NE Mississippi CC) as a sophomore and junior before suffering a ankle injury at the start of senior season 44 (2009)…Switched to defense and earned first team all-district honors at safety…Totaled General Studies 2,892 rushing yards in career on 384 carries with 27 touchdowns 2010-11 SUN BELT CONFERENCE HONOR ROLL Personal: Born Jan. 12, 1992…Son of Angela Stewart and John Spikes. 2010 (Junior): Enrolled in class for Spring semester…Participated in spring drills… SPIKES’ CAREER STATISTICS Appeared in 11 games…Did not play vs. MT (disciplinary reasons)…Eighth in tackles, tying Rushing G Att. Yards Avg. TD Lg for team lead by a defensive lineman…Tied for third in tackles-for-loss and tied for fourth in 2010 12 103 339 3.3 2 22 sacks…Had 12 tackles, four TFL, 1.5 sacks and a forced fumble through first three games… Receiving Rec. Yards Avg. TD Lg Made a season-best seven tackles, including 1.5 tackles-for-loss, at No. 23 Georgia…Also had 2010 23 398 17.3 6 82 1.5 TFL at NT and at FAU…Had 1.5 sacks at NT…Forced a fumble vs. ASU. Pre-Louisiana: Spent two seasons at Northeast Mississippi CC playing linebacker and defensive end…Earned honorable mention MACJC all-state honors after recording 25 Lionel STOKES tackles and three sacks as a sophomore despite missing three games with a knee injury. FREE SAFETY Mays: Rated as the nation’s 41st-best strong side linebacker by Scout.com. 5-10 l 184 l Sr.-1L Personal: Born Nov. 2, 1988…Son of Constance Nealey. Columbia, Miss. (Copiah-Lincoln CC) SMITH'S CAREER STATISTICS Defense G UT AT TT TFL Sacks PBU FF-FR INT 24 2010 11 15 16 31 6.0-25 2.0-13 0 1-0 0-0 General Studies 2010 (Junior): Enrolled in class for Spring semester…Participated in spring drills… Jelani SMITH Appeared in 12 games at safety and on special teams…Started final seven games at free safety…Saw 88 snaps in the fifth game of the season vs. No. 22 Oklahoma State – tied for LINEBACKER the most snaps in a game by any defensive player…Emerged as a leader in secondary 6-0 l 220 l Jr.-TR over the second half and in 2011 spring drills…Finished final eight games with 54 tackles, Abbeville, La. (Arkansas) three interceptions, 1.5 tackles-for-loss and a fumble recovery…Tallied just five tackles 51 through the first four games, but had at least six tackles each game the rest of the way… Criminal Justice Placed third in tackles and tied for most interceptions…Recorded a season-high seven tackles in six of the last seven games…Had a TFL and fumble recovery at Troy…Collected 2010 (Junior): Enrolled in class for Spring semester…Participated in spring drills…Sat interceptions vs. OSU, Ohio and La.-Monroe…Pick vs. OSU came with 3:57 left in first half out the season, per NCAA transfer rules. and Cajuns converted into a TD with 22 seconds left to take 21-17 halftime lead. Pre-Louisiana: Transferred from Arkansas following Fall 2009 semester…Started first two Pre-Louisiana: Spent two seasons at Copiah-Lincoln CC…Third in MACJC with 96 games of 2008…Impressive as a true freshman at weakside linebacker before suffering a tackles, playing nine games in 2009 for the league’s top pass defense and No. 2 overall 26 season-ending hand injury…After receiving a medical hardship, went through a spring defense…Earned second team all-state honors…Selected for the MACJC All-Star game. practice in 2009…Saw limited playing time in seven games in 2009. East Marion: Was a standout athlete for legendary coach Les Peters. Abbeville: Ranked 38th nationally at inside linebacker and 35th overall prospect Personal: Born April 22, 1990…Son of Judy Allen and Lionel Stokes. in Louisiana by Rivals…First-team all-district honoree…Ended career posting three STOKES' CAREER STATISTICS consecutive 100-plus tackle seasons. Defense G UT AT TT TFL Sacks PBU FF-FR INT Personal: Born June 26, 1990…Son of Jean and Lonnie Smith. 2010 12 39 20 59 2.0-8 0.0-0 0 0-1 3-0 Hunter STOVER KICKER/LINEBACKER 6-1 l 205 l Fr.-RS Abbeville, La. (Notre Dame) 95 Geology

2010-11 SUN BELT CONFERENCE HONOR ROLL 2010 (Freshman): Redshirted, did not play. Notre Dame: Played in 2010 Bayou Bowl…Named MVP of the 2007 Nike Combine as a defensive back…Two-time all-district, all-parish and All-Acadiana as a kicker and linebacker/safety…Put 78 percent of his kickoffs (65-of-83) into the end zone and logged 83 tackles, six forced fumbles and five sacks as a senior…In 2008, earned All-State honors as a kicker with 77 touchbacks. Personal: Born Aug. 30, 1991…Son of Connie and Smokey Stover…Grandfather, Stewart AARON SPIKES LIONEL STOKES “Smokey” Stover, played for the Dallas Texans/ (1960-1966). RAGINCAJUNS.COM Lo u i s i a n a Fo o t b a ll 2011 student-athlete PROFILES the 2011 ragin’ cajuns Darryl SURGENT Christopher TUCKER WIDE RECEIVER DEFENSIVE END 6-0 l 195 l So.-1L 6-2 l 242 l Sr.-1L Alexandria, La. (Alexandria) 87 Rosedale, Miss. (Coahoma CC) 53 Civil Engineering Management 2010 (Freshman): Appeared in 10 games 2010 (Junior): Appeared in 12 games… as a wide receiver and on special teams… Started seven games, including four of the Missed Troy and WKU games (shoulder final five contests…Ranked fourth among injury)…Led in yards per catch and was third defensive linemen in tackles…Tallied two in all-purpose yards…Collected a season- or three tackles in nine games…Posted a best four receptions for 110 yards at Ohio… sack vs. No. 22 Oklahoma State and at La.- Marked the only 100-yard receiving game by Monroe. a Cajuns wide receiver…Served as primary Pre-Louisiana: Attended Coahoma CC in kick returner…Had eight kickoff returns for Clarksdale, Miss…Tied for Region 23/MACJC 238 yards vs. No. 22 Oklahoma State setting lead and tied for ninth nationally with 11 sacks a new school record….Had a 97-yard TD as a sophomore…Earned honorable mention return in the game – second longest kickoff All-MACJC as a freshman. return in school history…Tied single-game West Bolivar: Played in the Max Emfinger record for kickoff returns with nine at Ole All-American Bowl and Alabama-Mississippi Miss. All-Star Game as a prep player at West Bolivar Alexandria: Caught 43 passes for 860 yards High in Rosedale, Miss. and had 14 TDs as a senior, including 11 Personal: Born July 27, 1990…Son of receiving, one passing, one punt return and Peanlene Tucker. one kickoff return – named high school MVP…Earned honorable mention all-state and first team all-district honors at wide TUCKER'S CAREER STATISTICS receiver and Second Team All-District honors as a kick returner for both junior and senior Defense G UT AT TT TFL Sacks PBU FF-FR INT season. 2010 12 13 11 24 2.5-14 2.0-12 0 0-0 0-0 Personal: Born May 13, 1992…Son of Karolyn Surgent and Darryl Surgent. SURGENT’S CAREER STATISTICS Receiving G Rec. Yards Avg. TD Long Robert WALKER 2010 10 7 155 22.1 0 48 RUNNING BACK Kick Returns No. Yards Avg. TD Long 5-8 l 183 l So.-1L 2010 31 629 20.3 1 97 Mamou, La. (Mamou) 6 Aaron THIBODEAUX General Studies DEFENSIVE END 2010 (Freshman): Enrolled in class for 6-3 l 235 l Fr.-RS Spring semester…Participated in spring Monroe, La. (St. Frederick) drills…Appeared in 11 games at running 97 back and on special teams…Started the Marketing season finale at La.-Monroe…Did not play vs. MT (shoulder injury)…Had a season high 2010-11 SUN BELT CONFERENCE HONOR ROLL nine rushing attempts at FAU and at La.- 2010 (Freshman): Redshirted, did not play. Monroe…Ran for a season-best 33 yards at St. Frederick: Two-time all-district defensive lineman…Recorded 88 tackles, 12 tackles for FAU…Caught four passes for 25 yards, with loss, six sacks and two blocked kicks in 2009…Moved to tight end during senior season, a long of 18 yards at Troy…Returned two making 10 catches for 125 yards…Had 76 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, seven sacks and three kickoffs vs. WKU with a long of 24 yards… blocked kicks as a junior in 2008. Also had a kickoff return at Troy and vs. FIU. Personal: Born Dec. 18, 1991…Son of Lori and Eric Thibodeaux 2009: Originally signed in February 2009, but sat out the Fall semester. 27 Mamou: Earned Class 2A All-State honors Ian THOMPSON as a junior and senior…Was a first team all-district, all-parish and All-Acadiana TIGHT END selection…Ran for 2,041 yards and scored 6-4 l 234 l So.-1L 27 touchdowns during senior season… Kernersville, N.C. (East Forsyth) Rushed for a single-game total of 456 yards vs. Pine Prairie…Had 1,856 rushing yards and 85 24 scores as a junior…Rated a Top 50 running back by Rivals.com…Lettered in football, General Studies basketball, baseball and track. Personal: Born May 17, 1991…Son of Sheila and Stacy Joseph. 2010 (Redshirt Freshman): Appeared in 12 games as a reserve tight end and on special WALKER'S CAREER STATISTICS teams…Made an assisted tackle vs. No. 22 Oklahoma State…Fielded a short kickoff at Rushing G Att. Yards Avg. TD Lg La.-Monroe and returned it two yards. 2010 11 50 162 3.2 0 20 2009 (Freshman): Redshirted, did not play…Tabbed Offensive Scout Team Player of the Receiving Rec. Yards Avg. TD Lg Week twice. 2010 10 68 6.8 0 18 East Forsyth: Hauled in 49 receptions for 723 yards and 10 touchdowns during senior season…Earned first team all-conference and all-county honors, playing both wide receiver and tight end…Finished with 90 career receptions for 1,333 yards and 16 touchdowns. Personal: Full name is Jonathan Ian Thompson…Born Sept. 14, 1990…Son of John Thompson and India Picard…Has one younger brother, Cole.

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Yobes WALKER WHO WE ARE FULLBACK The story behind our name and nickname. 5-11 l 195 l Jr.-1L Houston, Texas (Brazoswood) Our Name 26 We were founded in 1898 by a legislative act authorized General Studies by Senator Robert Martin (the main administrative building was later named in his honor). Although several towns competed to 2010 (Sophomore): Played in 10 games as a reserve fullback and on special teams…Had one rush for two yards vs. WKU. be the site of the new school, Lafayette was chosen by virtue of a 2009 (Redshirt Freshman): Appeared in 10 games, starting four of the final six games donation of 25 acres of land by the Girard family. The community at running back…Did not play the first two games…Second with 412 rushing yards… also offered $8,000 and a ten-year property tax to supplement state Added four receptions for 31 yards…Had 24 carries for 94 yards at Western Kentucky, appropriations. In 1900, the first campus buildings were constructed replacing injured starter Undrea Sails…Top game came vs. Florida Atlantic, totaling 105 and Southwestern Louisiana Industrial Institute opened its doors on yards (21 carries), including a season-long rush of 23 yards and a season-long reception Sept. 18, 1901. Dr. Edwin L. Stephens was named the first president, of nine yards…Named Cajuns Offensive Player of the Game (WKU). 2008 (Freshman): Redshirted, did not play. as SLII started with 100 students and eight faculty members. In 1921, Brazoswood: Was the leading rusher in the Houston-metro area in 2007, where, as a the school became known as Southwestern Louisiana Institute when senior, netted almost 2,200 yards and 17 rushing TD on 324 carries…Named to the it was designated as one of the state’s institutions of higher learning. the 2011 ragin’ cajuns Texas 5A All-State Second Team, Greater Houston Second Team and All-County MVP and Upon achieving university status in 1960, our name was changed District 24-5A MVP…Finished his career with 5,647 yards and 56 touchdowns. to the University of Southwestern Louisiana. That name lasted until Personal: Born Sept. 11, 1989…Son of Yogi and Beatrice Walker. 1999 and was replaced by the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. WALKER’S CAREER STATISTICS Athletically, using the reference “at Lafayette” is not necessary in the Rushing G Att. Yards Avg. TD Lg 2009 10 116 412 3.6 2 23 same examples as North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Texas at Austin and 2010 10 1 2 2.0 0 2 Tennessee at Knoxville. Totals 20 117 414 3.5 2 23 Our Nickname and Mascot Receiving Rec. Yards Avg. TD Lg In 1921, then-SLI adopted the nickname and mascot Bulldogs. 2009 4 31 7.8 0 9 2010 0 0 0.0 0 0 The first use was a drawing voted on by the student body. Famous Totals 4 31 7.8 0 9 architect Hays Town did the first rendition of the bulldog while he was a student. The first use of a live mascot dates back to 1937. During Melvin "MJ" WHITE the 1937-38 school year, the first dog was actually a pit bull. The CORNERBACK following season, the school used an English bulldog as its mascot 6-3 l 191 l Sr.-2L and continued to use English bulldogs every season with one Freeport, Texas (Brazosport) exception. In 1943-44, the school mascot was a stray dog named 22 Willoughby. Criminal Justice For the next several years, all bulldogs were named “Gee” after 2010 (Junior): Appeared in 12 games at the popular coach George Mitchell. Mitchell served as boxing coach cornerback and on special teams…Started from 1940-1942 and head football coach from 1947-49, compiling vs. Arkansas State and recovered a fumble an 18-8-1 record on the gridiron. on the ASU 17 that led to a field goal.… Beginning in 1963, just a few seasons after the name change Registered a career-high seven tackles at Ole to USL, university football teams were dubbed the “Raging Cajuns” Miss and added a 93-yard fumble return for a touchdown. by then-Sports Information Director Bob Henderson and head 2009 (Sophomore): Played 12 games, football coach Russ Faulkinberry. In addition, the team switched earning a start at cornerback vs. Florida from gold helmets to white helmets with an Acadian flag. At the Atlantic…Totaled seven tackles, including time, more than 90 percent of Faulkinberry’s team was composed of two tackles at LSU and two tackles vs. FAU… Louisiana high school players, many with French-speaking Acadian Broke-up a pass at LSU. 28 2008 (Freshman): Sat out the season to backgrounds. become academically eligible. The “Raging Cajuns” nickname stuck, and in 1967 the second Brazosport: Switched from wide receiver ‘“g”’ was dropped to form the word Ragin’. In the early 1970’s other to quarterback prior to senior season… sports teams began to adopt the Ragin’ Cajuns nickname. The Named District 23-4A and Brazoria County University made a full switch to Ragin’ Cajuns during the 1974-75 Offensive MVP as a senior…Was a second school year as part of “Operation Turnaround”. team all-district selection as a junior…Had a standout track career (long jump – 22’8”, triple jump – 44’0”). Even though the nickname had changed, USL continued to use Personal: Born June 26, 1990…Son of Melvin and Shenay White. a bulldog as its mascot until the early 1970’s. In 1982, USL debuted WHITE’S CAREER STATISTICS its new mascot, named Mr. Cajun, a shotgun-carrying hunter riding Defense G UT AT TT TFL Sacks PBU FF-FR INT a giant crawfish. The design was chosen from a student-submitted 2009 12 4 3 7 0.0-0 0.0-0 1 0-0 0-0 contest. Mr. Cajun was quickly replaced by Cajun Man, but in 1984, 2010 12 18 6 24 0.0-0 0.0-0 1 0-2 0-0 the Fabulous Cajun Chicken was introduced and became a wildly Totals 24 22 9 31 0.0-0 0.0-0 2 0-2 0-0 popular unofficial mascot who entertained fans for more thana decade. The bulldog mascot, however, was reintroduced as a live English bulldog named Ragin’ Cajun from 1990-1996. Red, another English bulldog, debuted in the fall of 1996, but served as the mascot for only one season. , the Cajun Pepper, became the new mascot in 2001 and still serves as the mascot today. The Fabulous Cajun Chicken made a brief return in 2007-08, appearing at a baseball game on Apr. 17, 2007, Football Fan Day on Aug. 12, 2007 and a men’s basketball game on Jan. 19, 2008. RAGINCAJUNS.COM Lo u i s i a n a Fo o t b a ll 2011 student-athlete PROFILES other varsity Nick BARNFIELD Christian SAGER DEFENSIVE END LINEBACKER 6-3 l 230 l So.-Sq. 6-0 l 220 l Fr.-RS Destrehan, La. (Destrehan) 58 Monroe, La. (St. Frederick) General Studies Management 2010 (Redshirt Freshman): Saw action in four of the final five games of the season on 2010 (Freshman): Redshirted, did not play. special teams. Personal: Born Oct. 18, 1991…Son of Dawn and Harlan Sager. 2009 (Freshman): Redshirted, did not play…Named Defensive Scout Team Player of the Week twice. Personal: Born Nov. 19, 1990…Son of Dana MacCord. Hunter THIBODAUX SAFETY John BROUSSARD 5-8 l 195 l So.-Sq. DEEP SNAPPER Lafayette, La. (Acadiana) 6-1 l 206 l Fr.-RS 37 Biology Lafayette, La. (Lafayette) 82 2010 (Redshirt Freshman): Saw time in six games on kickoff coverage, including the last Exercise Science four games of the season…Assisted on a tackle vs. FIU. 2009 (Freshman): Redshirted, did not play…Named Defensive Scout Team Player of the 2010 (Freshman): Redshirted, did not play. Week twice. Personal: Born June 14, 1992…Son of former Ragin’ Cajuns player (1979-83) and coach Personal: Born June 24, 1991…Son of Patrick Thibodaux. (1986-98 & 2008-10) Gerald (& Julie) Broussard. Brady THOMAS Ben DUHON QUARTERBACK DEFENSIVE TACKLE 6-3 l 184 l Jr.-Sq. 5-11 l 260 l Jr.-Sq. Aledo, Texas (Aldeo) Slidell, La. (Salmen) 13 64 Sports Management Exercise Science 2010 (Sophomore): Traveled with the team all season as a backup quarterback…Took 2010 (Sophomore): Appeared in three games as a reserve defensive lineman…Had a over under center for the final series at No. 23 Georgia, but did not attempt a pass…Also season-best 23 snaps vs. WKU…Recorded an assisted tackle and a QB hurry at La.-Monroe. appeared under center at North Texas for the final snap in victory formation. 2009 (Redshirt Freshman): Did not compete during the season…Named Defensive 2009 (Redshirt Freshman): Did not compete…Named Offensive Scout Team Player of Scout Team Player of the Week (Southern). the Week (Kansas State). 2008 (Freshman): Redshirted, did not play. 2008 (Freshman): Redshirted, did not play. Personal: Born Aug. 19, 1989…Son of Allen and Adelle Duhon. Personal: Born June 23, 1989…Son of Frank and Garla Thomas. Chris FABER Taylor VERNOTZY SAFETY LINEBACKER 6-3 l 178 l Fr.-RS 6-1 l 205 l So.-Sq. Lafayette, La. (Teurlings Catholic) Sugar Land, Texas (Clements)

Industrial Design General Studies 2010 (Freshman): Redshirted, did not play. 2010 (Redshirt Freshman): Did not compete during the season. Personal: Born Feb. 22, 1992…Son of Kyle and Karen Faber. 2009 (Freshman): Did not compete during the season. Personal: Born Feb. 3, 1989…Son of Richard Vernotzy and Tricia Hebert. Eric FERGUSON 29 CORNERBACK Eddie WILLIAMS CORNERBACK 5-11 l 171 l Jr.-Sq. Arlington, Texas (Oklahoma Panhandle) 5-10 l 165 l Fr.-RS Harvey, La. (Helen Cox) General Studies Accounting Pre-Louisiana: Joined the team in Spring 2011…Transferred from Oklahoma Panhandle. Personal: Born Dec. 15, 1989…Son of Eric and Phyllis Ferguson. 2011: Joined the team in the spring. Personal: Born June 8, 1992…Son of Eddie and Kimberly Williams. Fred OKOYE FULLBACK 6-1 l 237 l Jr.-Sq. Lafayette, La. (Comeaux) 39 Management Information Systems 2011: Rejoined the team in the spring after a prior stint as a walk-on. Personal: Born Sept. 14, 1988…Son of Ify and Christian Okoye.

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Carlos ALVAREZ Kevon FOSTER Jaylen HUNTER K l 5-9 l 195 l Fr.-HS l Baldwin, La. (West St. Mary) DE l 6-4 l 250 l Fr.-HS l New Orleans, La. (Warren Easton) OL l 6-3 l 280 l Fr.-HS l Ponte Vedra, Fla. (Nease) Rated two-star prospect by Scout.com…Three-time Posted 64 tackles, 14 sacks and 20 tackles-for-loss as a Rated three-star prospect by Rivals.com…Senior season First Team All-District 6-3A kicker…Rated nation’s second team all-district pick during senior season… honors included 2010 All-St. John’s County offensive 44th-best kicker by KohlsKicking.com and 52nd by Played in the Lake Pontchartrain All-Star Classic…Held lineman, ESPN Scout Inc. #92 guards and No. 9 guard in ESPN.com’s Scouts, Inc…In summer 2010, finished Top an offer from UCLA before choosing the Cajuns…Born Florida by Florida Preps…Played left tackle as a junior 30 in kickoffs and field goals out of 145 of his peers Dec. 20, 1992. before moving to left guard for senior season…Earned at the Kohl’s National Invitational Scholarship Camp in All-St. John’s County honors both seasons…Held offers

newcomers Wisconsin…As a senior, recorded touchbacks on 88.9 Qyendarius GRIFFIN from Buffalo, East Carolina, Middle Tennessee and Troy… percent of kickoffs (32-of-36), made 40-of-40 extra- RB l 5-11 l 225 l Fr.-HS l Batesville, Miss. (South Panola) Born Aug. 10, 1993. point attempts and 6-of-12 field goal attempts – all covering at least 45 yards…Career-long field goal was Rated three-star prospect by Rivals.com…Led South Panola to Marcus JACKSON 50 yards…Has been good from 60-plus yards in warm- back-to-back Mississippi 6A state titles…Named Mississippi’s LB l 5-11 l 195 l Fr.-HS l Goshen, Ala. (Goshen) ups…Also punted and played fullback, averaging 40 Mr. Football during senior season after rushing for 2,670 yards per punt as a senior…Born Nov. 22, 1992. yards and 37 rushing scores (scored 40 total TDs)…Helped Named to the Dothan Eagle Super 12…Rushed for 1,380 team finish 15-0 for sixth time in eight years, stretching their yards and 20 touchdowns on 103 carries during senior Octravian ANDERSON winning streak to 27 and earning a No. 1 national ranking in season (13.4 ypc)… Had 129 carries for 1,241 yards with 14 touchdowns during junior campaign (9.6 ypc)…Ran OL l 6-4 l 280 l Fr.-HS l Shreveport, La. (Evangel) several prep polls…Earned All-American honors from Rivals. com (first team) and MaxPreps (second team)…Named to for 1,466 yards and 24 touchdowns as a sophomore… Rated two-star prospect by Rivals.com…Earned MaxPreps National Player of the Year Watch List…Named Born Nov. 18, 1991. First Team all-state, all-district and all-area honors… First Team All-State and Class 6A Offensive Player of the Year Helped lead Evangel to 12-2 record as a senior and by the Mississippi Association of Coaches…Played in the DeShaun McNEAL the Louisiana Class 2A title…Played in the Max Mississippi/Alabama All-Star game…Named First Team All- WR l 6-3 l 200 l Fr.-HS l Oxford, Miss. (Oxford) Emfinger All-American Classic…Also won the state State by the Clarion Ledger, playing linebacker and safety his championship in junior season…Born Jan. 27, 1993. Rated two-star prospect by Scout.com…Played football junior season…Fielded multiple BCS offers before choosing for the first time in his high school career during Dexter AUCOIN the Cajuns…Younger brother of Alabama tailback, Jeramie senior year (played basketball before)…Named First Griffin…Born Jan. 7, 1992. Team All-State Class 5A by the Mississippi Association CB l 5-9 l 180 l Fr.-HS l Patterson, La. (Patterson) of Coaches…Finished second in Mississippi with 81 Rated three-star prospect by Rivals.com…Rated Justin HAMILTON receptions for 1,236 yards and 15 TD’s while averaging Top 40 prospect in Louisiana by Rivals.com…Class DT l 6-3 l 310 l Fr.-HS l Natchez, Miss. (Natchez) 15.3 yards per catch…Responsible for a TD in 12 of 13 3A All-State performer as a senior, helped Patterson Rated three-star prospect by Rivals.com…Played in games during senior season. to a 12-3 record, including an undefeated record in the 24th annual Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic… District 6-3A and an appearance in the Louisiana 3A Named Class 6A First Team All-State by the Mississippi Fred MOORE championship game…Posted 38 tackles and grabbed Association of Coaches as a senior…Selected to the OL l 6-5 l 300 l Fr.-HS l Heidelberg, Miss. (Heidelberg) six interceptions in 2010…Held offers from Louisiana 2009 Natchez Democrat First Team All-Metro Football Rated two-star prospect by Scout.com…Named preseason Tech, Tulane and Tulsa before choosing the Cajuns… Team…Started on the offensive and defensive line… Born July 16, 1992. Mississippi Top 45 college football prospect prior to final Recorded 32 knockdowns and graded 85 percent as prep campaign…Named team captain senior year…Tallied Brandon BENDER an offensive lineman…As a defensive lineman, had 24 68 tackles and six sacks as a senior…One of four defensive solo tackles, 16 assists, four tackles-for-loss, four sacks, linemen named to the WDAM-TV and Laurel Leader-Call OL l 6-3 l 285 l Jr.-JC l Laurel, Miss. (Jones County JC) five quarterback hurries, two forced fumbles and one 25th annual All-Area Football Team…Was also a member of Left high school at 6-foot-1, 212 and grew to 6-foot-3, fumble recovery…Born July 27, 1993. MaxPreps Mississippi All Region Team…Born Aug. 8, 1993. 285 during two seasons at Jones County JC in Ellisville, Miss…Second Team All-MACJC South Division Alonzo HARRIS Jemarlous MOTEN RB l 6-1 l 205 l Fr.-HS l Gadsden, Ala. (Gadsden City) selection in 2010 and was picked to play in the MACJC CB l 5-11 l 175 l Jr.-JC l Leland, Miss. (Mississippi Delta CC) All-Star game…Was an all-area selection as a senior at Rated No. 2 national fullback prospect and three- Watkins HS in 2008…Born Aug. 19, 1991. Rated two-star junior college prospect by Rivals.com… star recruit by Scout.com…Rated Top 40 prospect in Selected to the All-MACJC North Division Second Team Eric BUCKLEY Alabama by Rivals.com…Rushed for 1,755 yards in 12 as a sophomore at Mississippi Delta CC…Finished games (146.3 ypg) with 21 rushing touchdowns, leading sophomore season with 37 tackles, 12 pass breakups and S l 6-3 l 190 l Fr.-HS l Water Valley, Miss. (Water Valley) his team to a 10-4 record and Class 6A quarterfinals three interceptions…Junior college teammate of current Rated two-star prospect by Rivals.com…Named Class appearance.…Was awarded Class 6A First Team All-State Cajuns defensive end Blake Comminie… Helped Leland 3A First Team All-State performer by the Mississippi honors by the Alabama Sportswriters Association… HS to a 9-3 record as a senior in 2008, advancing to the Association of Coaches as a senior…Played in the 2011 Rushed for 1,040 yards and scored 23 touchdowns on second round of the playoffs…Born March 13, 1990. 30 Louisiana-Mississippi All Star Game…Posted 85 tackles, the ground during his junior season, helping school to seven pass breakups, three fumble recoveries, one sack and first-ever 11-win season…Held offers from Florida State, Harry PEOPLES one blocked field goal, while rushing for 738 yards and nine Kentucky, Louisville, Memphis, Mississippi State, Southern WR l 5-10 l 180 l Jr.-JC l Winona, Miss. (Holmes CC) touchdowns…As a junior, recorded 97 total tackles (nine Miss and Tennessee before choosing the Cajuns…Born TFL), forced three fumbles, recovered two fumbles and Nov. 9, 1992. Named First Team NJCAA All Region XXIII and First Team registered13 pass breakups…Born March 29, 1993 All-State as a after accumulating nine Mario HOLMAN touchdowns in 2010 at Holmes CC…Averaged 30.5 Montrel CARTER LB l 6-3 l 235 l Fr.-HS l Birmingham, Ala. (Woodlawn-Magnet) yards on kickoff returns and averaged 19.7 yards on punt returns…Caught 35 passes for 380 yards and two scores RB l 5-9 l 175 l Fr.-HS l Cecilia, La. (Cecilia) Played senior season at Woodlawn Magnet HS in and rushed for 236 yards and four TDs…Named First Team Rated three-star prospect by Scout.com and nation’s Birmingham for Coach Bruce Breland…Posted 67 All-State by the Clarion Ledger senior season at Winona 116th-best running back…As a senior, earned First tackles, 14 tackles-for-loss, 11 sacks, 12 QB hurries and Secondary School (2008)…Part-time starter at defensive Team All-Acadiana and honorable mention All-State two fumble recoveries…Transferred to Oxford HS in back as a freshman and started part-time at quarterback as honors…Named District 6-4A Offensive MVP after Oxford, Miss., in Spring 2011…Also attended Pinson High a sophomore…Became Winona’s full-time starter at QB and accounting for 21 touchdowns and nearly 2,400 in Pinson, Ala., and Hillsboro Comp High in Nashville… CB in district games of junior and senior seasons… Named all-purpose yards…Rushed for 1,529 yards and 15 Attended the Nike Atlanta Combine in March 2010… to the All-Combine team at the Steve Robertson Southeast scores…Averaged 43.1 yards on seven punt returns Notable Woodlawn Magnet alumni include college Select Combine in Tupelo, Miss.…Born Sept. 22, 1990. with three TDs and 16.3 yards on seven kickoff returns coaching legend Bobby Bowden and NFL player Karlos with one score…First Team All-District 5-4A selection Dansby…Held an offer from Memphis before choosing Larry PETTIS as a junior in 2009…Accounted for over 1,750 yards in the Cajuns…Born June 4, 1992. TE l 6-4 l 240 l Fr.-HS l Oxford, Miss. (Oxford) total offense and 13 TDs – (Rushing 882 yards, 9 TD), (Rec. 224 yards, 1 TD), (Punt Ret. 13 ret, 224 yards, 1 Rated two-star prospect by Scout.com…Named First TD), (Kick Ret. 12 ret, 451 yards, 2 TD)…Held offers Team All-State Class 5A by the Mississippi Association of from Memphis, Tulane and Tulsa before choosing the Coaches…Posted 34 receptions for 434 yards and scored Cajuns…Born May 14, 1993. five touchdowns…Defensively, notched 82 tackles, six sacks and forced four fumbles…Born Nov. 2, 1992. RAGINCAJUNS.COM Lo u i s i a n a Fo o t b a ll 2011 student-athlete PROFILES newcomers 2011 LOUISIANA FOOTBALL SIGNING CLASS Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.-Exp. Hometown (HighSchool/Previous School) Alvarez, Carlos K 5-9 195 Fr.-HS Baldwin, La. (West St. Mary HS) Anderson, Octravian OL 6-4 280 Fr.-HS Shreveport, La. (Evangel) Aucoin, Dexter CB 5-9 180 Fr.-HS Patterson, La. (Patterson HS) Bender, Brandon OL 6-3 285 Jr.-JC Laurel, Miss. (R.H. Watkins HS/Jones County JC) Buckley, Eric S 6-3 190 Fr.-HS Water Valley, Miss. (Water Valley HS) Carter, Montrel RB 5-9 175 Fr.-HS Cecilia, La. (Cecilia HS) Foster, Kevon DE 6-4 250 Fr.-HS New Orleans, La. (Warren Easton HS) Griffin, Qyendarius RB 5-11 225 Fr.-HS Batesville, Miss. (South Panola HS) Hamilton, Justin DT 6-3 310 Fr.-HS Natchez, Miss. (Natchez HS) Harris, Alonzo RB 6-1 205 Fr.-HS Gadsden, Ala. (Gadsden City HS) Holman, Mario LB 6-3 235 Fr.-HS Birmingham, Ala. (Woodlawn Magnet HS) Hunter, Jaylen OL 6-3 280 Fr.-HS Ponte Vedra, Fla. (Nease HS) Jackson, Marcus LB 5-11 195 Fr.-HS Goshen, Ala. (Goshen HS) McNeal, Deshaun WR 6-3 200 Fr.-HS Oxford, Miss. (Oxford HS) Moore, Fred OL 6-5 300 Fr.-HS Heidelberg, Miss. (Heidelberg HS) Moten, Jemarlous CB 5-11 175 Jr.-JC Leland, Miss. (Leland HS/Mississippi Delta CC) Peoples, Harry WR 5-10 180 Jr.-JC Winona, Miss. (Winona Secondary/Holmes CC) Pettis, Larry TE 6-4 240 Fr.-HS Oxford, Miss. (Oxford HS) Prater, Chris DE 6-5 235 Fr.-HS Starkville, Miss. (Starkville HS) Quave, Mykhael OL 6-5 260 Fr.-HS Gautier, Miss. (Gautier HS) Reed, Effrem RB 5-8 180 Fr.-HS Geismar, La. (Dutchtown HS) Ringo, Christian DL 6-1 260 Fr.-HS Jackson, Miss. (Forest Hill HS) Robinson, Jamal WR 6-3 205 Fr.-HS Slidell, La. (Salmen HS) Siener, Greg OL 6-4 280 Fr.-HS Mandeville, La. (Mandeville HS) Thomas, Sean CB 5-11 185 Fr.-HS New Orleans, La. (St. Augustine HS) Tovell, Dominique LB 6-3 240 Fr.-HS Columbia, Miss. (Columbia HS) Mid-Semester Enrollees – Not Initial Counters Broadway, Terrance QB 6-1 205 So.-TR Baton Rouge, La. (Capitol HS/Houston) Comminie, Blake DE 6-1 245 Jr.-JC Edgard, La. (West St. John HS/Mississippi Delta CC) Johnson, Brandon "Trae" LB 6-1 225 Fr.-HS Mendenhall, Miss. (Mendenhall HS) By (Hometown) State Mississippi-14, Louisiana-11, Alabama-3, Florida-1 By Position (29) Offense-16 (QB-1, RB-4, WR-4, TE-1, OL-6) Defense-12 (DL-5, LB-3, DB-4) Specialist-1 (K) Chris PRATER Christian RINGO Sean THOMAS DE l 6-5 l 235 l Fr.-HS l Starkville, Miss. (Starkville) DL l 6-1 l 260 l Fr.-HS l Jackson, Miss. (Forest Hill) CB l 5-11 l 185 l Fr.-HS l New Orleans, La. (St. Augustine) Rated two-star prospect by Scout.com…Earned first Rated two-star prospect by Scout.com…Four-year Rated two-star prospect by Scout.com…Son of team all-region honors as a senior…Held offers from starter during prep career with the Forest Hill Patriots… former Ragin’ Cajuns defensive end/outside linebacker Arkansas State and UAB before choosing the Cajuns… Posted 64 tackles, nine sacks and two fumble recoveries Quinten Thomas (1984-86)…Registered 44 tackles, Born Dec. 5, 1992. during senior season…Named Second Team All-State two sacks, three interceptions and scored on a 102- Class 5A by the Mississippi Association of Coaches… yard interception return during his senior season… 31 Mykhael QUAVE Also named First Team All-Metro and Second Team All- Helped lead St. Augustine to a 9-3 record in 2010, OL l 6-5 l 260 l Fr.-HS l Gautier, Miss. (Gautier) State by the Clarion Ledger…Played in the Mississippi/ losing in the 5A quarterfinals to Lafayette-based St. Alabama All-Star Classic in Mobile…Received all-metro Thomas More HS…Played in the Louisiana-Mississippi Rated two-star prospect by Rivals.com and Scout. honors as a junior….Held an offer from Memphis before All-Star Game on Jan. 22 in Baton Rouge…Held an com and was Scout.com’s #92 ranked TE prospect in choosing the Cajuns…Born March 10, 1992. offer from La.-Monroe before choosing the Cajuns… the country…Played tight end, offensive line and on Born Aug. 23, 1992. defense…Finished junior season with 18 receptions Jamal ROBINSON and 5 touchdowns…Brother of current Cajuns offensive WR l 6-3 l 205 l Fr.-HS l Slidell, La. (Salmen) Dominique TOVELL lineman Daniel Quave…Held offers from Louisiana LB l 6-3 l 240 l Fr.-HS l Columbia, Miss. (Columbia) Tech, Southern Miss and La.-Monroe before choosing Rated three-star prospect by Rivals.com…As a senior, UL…Born Dec. 1, 1992. tallied 45 receptions for 881 yards and 13 touchdowns Rated two-star prospect by Scout.com…Posted 95 en route to Class 4A All-State honors…Caught 48 passes tackles, six sacks, four forced fumbles and returned Effrem REED for 623 yards and 8 TDs as a junior…Held offers from an interception for a touchdown during his senior RB l 5-8 l 180 l Fr.-HS l Geismar, La. (Dutchtown) Arkansas State and FIU before choosing the Cajuns… season…Played defensive end and linebacker…Saw Born Jan. 13, 1993. significant playing time on both sides of the ball… Rated two-star prospect by Rivals.com…Three-year Named to the WDAM-TV and Hattiesburg American starter at running back…Named First Team All-State Greg SIENER All-Area football team at the tight end position, Class 5A running back after senior season and also OL l 6-4 l 280 l Fr.-HS l Mandeville, La. (Mandeville) catching 33 passes on the season for 390 yards and named MVP of the Baton Rouge metro area…Rushed for six touchdowns…Cousin of current Cajuns defensive 1,926 yards and 32 touchdowns on 271 carries…Ran for Rated two-star prospect by Rivals.com and Scout.com… back Lionel Stokes…Born June 15, 1992. 962 yards with 14 touchdowns and added 423 receiving Invited to attend the NIKE camp held at the LSU training yards and seven scores during his junior season…Held facility in Baton Rouge as well as the as well as the Under an offer from Northern Illinois before choosing UL… Armour training camp and combine held at the Saints Born June 4, 1992. training facility in Metairie…Born Aug. 7, 1992. RAGINCAJUNS.COM RAGINCAJUNS.COM Lo u i s i a n a Fo o t b a ll 2011 coaching staff

Mark Hudspeth

The University of Louisiana introduced Mark Hudspeth, the former Mississippi State passing game coordinator/wide The Hudspeth File receivers coach and North Alabama head coach, as the school's 25th head coach on December 13, 2010. Head Coach In addition to finding success as a head coach, the 42-year Delta State, 1992 old Louisville, Miss., native has learned from some of the most First Season successful football coaches in the country. A 19-year coaching veteran, Hudspeth brings with him a national championship, four conference championships, eight post-season appearances Personal and four Coach of the Year awards. Born: Nov. 10, 1968 In nine seasons as a head coach, Hudspeth totaled a 91-22 Hometown: Louisville, Miss. record. Wife: Tyla “We were very fortunate to have many extremely qualified Sons: Major & Gunner candidates express an interest in becoming the next Ragin’ Daughter: Carley Cajuns head football coach,” former Athletics Director David Walker stated at the press conference announcing Hudspeth's Education hiring. “Each one possessed qualities that we felt would benefit n Delta State, 1992; Central Arkansas 1993 our program. Many are outstanding coaches and outstanding recruiters. All expressed a commitment to the academic success Playing Experience of their student-athletes and most were very involved in their n Delta State (safety, quarterback 1987-91) community. Each candidate is an exceptional individual. “Coach Hudspeth possesses all of these qualities and we are Bowl Experience extremely excited that he will lead our football program.” n Toyota Gator Bowl (2010) - Mississippi State 52, Michigan 14 32 Hudspeth spent the 2009 and 2010 season at Mississippi n NCAA Division II Playoffs (2008) as a coach at UNA State, where he helped turn around a football program that n NCAA Division II Playoffs (2007) as a coach at UNA n NCAA Division II Playoffs (2006) as a coach at UNA had only one winning season in a nine-year span. The Bulldogs n NCAA Division II Playoffs (2005) as a coach at UNA finished 2010 with an 8-4 record, earning a Gator Bowl trip vs. n NCAA Division II Playoffs (2003) as a coach at UNA Michigan. n NCAA Division II Champions (2000) as a coach at Delta State Prior to his appointment at Mississippi State, Hudspeth spent seven seasons as the head coach at North Alabama, Coaching Experience leading the Lions to a 66-21 record. UNA won a pair of Gulf 2009-10 Mississippi State, Passing Coord./Wide Recievers South Conference championships, made five NCAA playoff 2002-08 North Alabama, Head Coach appearances and boasted 15 All-Americans. 2001 Navy, Offensive Coordinator Attendance increased 122% under Hudspeth and the team 1999-00 Delta State, Offensive Coord./S&C Coach grade-point-average was raised a full point to 2.76 - the highest team GPA in school history. UNA was ranked for 54 weeks and Noteworthy ranked in the Top 10 for 38 consecutive weeks. Hudspeth’s Hudspeth was a four-year letterman at Delta State University offense averaged over 35 points per game. from 1987-91. He was the starting safety in 1990 and led the In 2008, Hudspeth led UNA to its fourth-consecutive 10-win team in interceptions. In 1991, he was the starting quarterback. season, posting a 12-2 record and a berth in the NCAA Division In seven seasons as head coach at North Alabama, led the Lions II semifinals. The Lions ranked sixth nationally, scoring 41.3 to a pair of Gulf South championships and five playoff berths.

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Mark Hudspeth Year-by-Year

a s He a d Co a ch coaching staff Ye a r Sch o o l Ov e r a l l Co n f e r e n c e No t e s 2002 North Alabama 4-7 3-6 - 2003 North Alabama 13-1 9-0 Champions; GSC Coach of the Year; Reached Div. II Semifinals 2004 North Alabama 5-5 4-5 - 2005 North Alabama 11-3 7-2 Reached Div. II Semifinals 2006 North Alabama 11-1 8-0 Gulf South Conference Champions GSC Coach of the Year; Reached Div. II Quarterfinals 2007 North Alabama 10-2 7-1 Reached Div. II Quarterfinals 2008 North Alabama 12-2 7-1 Reached Div. II Semifinals Total 7 Seasons 66-21 45-15

a s As s i s t a n t Co a ch Ye a r (s) sc h o o l Po s i t i o n Po s t s e a s o n 1999 Delta State Off. Coordinator/S&C Coach - 2000 Delta State Off. Coordinator/S&C Coach NCAA Divison II National Champions 2001 Navy Offensive Coordinator - 2009 Mississippi State Passing Coord./WR Coach - 2010 Mississippi State Passing Coord./WR Coach Toyota Gator Bowl vs. Michigan - W, 52-14; Final AP Ranking - #15

points per game. In 2007, Hudspeth led went 11-3 and reached the semifinals of Prior to his stint at North Alabama, the Lions to a 10-2 record and reached the Division II playoffs for the second time Hudspeth served as the offensive the national quarterfinals. in three years. coordinator at the United States Naval In 2006, the Lions had an 11-1 record, The Lions went 4-7 in Hudspeth’s first Academy in 2001. won a GSC title and advanced to the season (2002), but posted a 13-1 record Hudspeth was the offensive quarterfinals of the Division II playoffs. and advanced to the NCAA Division II coordinator and strength and Hudspeth was selected as the Gulf South semifinals in 2003. For his efforts, Hudspeth conditioning coach at Delta State Conference Coach of the Year for the was named GSC Coach of the Year in just University from 1999-2000. He helped second time by his peers and was also the his second season as a collegiate head lead the Statesmen to a NCAA Division NCAA Division II Region 2 Coach of the coach and was the Division II Region II National Championship in 2000 and Year by the Coaches 2 Coach of the Year by the AFCA. He his offense broke 21 school records, 12 Association. coached Will Hall, who won the Harlon Gulf South Conference records and six In 2005, Hudspeth led a UNA squad that Hill Trophy (DII Heisman Trophy). NCAA Division II records that year. Hudspeth served as the head coach at Winston Academy in Louisville, Miss., in 1996 and 1997. He posted a 25-1 record over two seasons including an undefeated regular season mark. From 1994-95, Hudspeth served as the wide receivers/tight ends coach and then the running backs coach at Nicholls State. 33 He began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Central Arkansas from 1992-93, winning the Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference in 1992. As a student-athlete, Hudspeth was a four-year letterman at Delta State from 1987-91. He was the starting safety in 1990 and led the team in interceptions. In 1991, he was the starting quarterback. Hudspeth earned his Bachelor of Arts in Health & Education from Delta State in 1992 and his Master’s of Science in Secondary School Administration from Central Arkansas in 1993. Hudspeth was born on November 10, 1968. He is married to the former Tyla McConnell, and has two sons, Gunner and Major, and one daughter, Carley. RAGINCAJUNS.COM RAGINCAJUNS.COM Lo u i s i a n a Fo o t b a ll 2011 coaching staff

Timothy Edwards

A college teammate of Mark Hudspeth at Delta State, Timothy Edwards was reunited with Hudspeth in March 2011 when he was named to the Cajuns' The Edwards File coaching staff. Edwards came to Louisiana after spending the previous three seasons as co- Defensive Line defensive coordinator, recruiting coordinator and defensive line coach at Florida A&M. Delta State, ‘91 At FAMU, Edwards was part of a program that went 25-9 during his three seasons First Season with the Rattlers. He oversaw a strong defensive line that included coaching All- MEAC defensive lineman Cameron Houston in 2008. Prior to his stint with the Rattlers, Edwards served a five-year tenure at Hampton University. He coached the defensive line and linebackers, in addition to serving as the recruiting coordinator. Personal Edwards helped bring in a wealth of talent that resulted in one of the best four- Born: August 29, 1968 year runs in school history. Hampton won three consecutive Mid-Eastern Athletic Hometown: Philadelphia, Miss. Conference championships (2004-06), made three NCAA playoff appearances Wife: LuAnn (2004-06) and captured back-to-back Black College National Championships in Children: Halena & Timothy II, Kenci 2004 and 2005. Edwards began his career as a defensive line and linebackers coach for Kentucky Education State in 1998 and eventually had stops with the AF2’s Carolina Rhinos and Pearl River Community College before landing at Hampton in 2003. He was a New n Delta State, 1991 Orleans Saints Minority Fellowship Intern during the team’s 2007 training camp. His days on the sideline have helped to develop the professional careers of Playing Experience several former players including: Justin Durant (Jacksonville Jaguars), Kendall n , CFL (defensive line, 1995-97) Langford (Miami Dolphins), Marcus Dixon (, ) n , NFL (defensive end, 1992) Cletidus Hunt (, NFL), Kitwana Jones (Saskatchewan Rough n Delta State (defensive line, 1987-91) Riders, CFL), Dewayne Woods (, AFL) and Chris Avery ( AFL). Edwards coached four All-Americans in Hunt at Kentucky State Bowl Experience and Jones, Durant and Langford at Hampton. n NCAA Division I-AA Playoffs (2006) as a coach at Hampton 34 Edwards is a 1991 graduate of Delta State, earning a bachelor’s degree in n NCAA Division I-AA Playoffs (2005) as a coach at Hampton aviation management. n NCAA Division I -AA Playoffs (2004) as a coach at Hampton He was a two-time First Team All-Gulf South Conference selection as a defensive lineman and played alongside Hudspeth, who was a four-year letterman at DSU from 1987-91. Edwards was inducted into the Delta State Sports Hall of Fame in Coaching Experience the fall of 2008. 2008-10 Florida A&M, Co-Defensive Coord./Recruiting Coord. A 12th round pick in the 1991 NFL Draft, Edwards spent the 1992 season on the 2003-07 Hampton, Defensive Line/Linebackers/Recruiting Coord. New England Patriots roster. He later signed a free agent contract in 1995 with 2002 Pearl River CC, Defensive Line the Saskatchewan Rough Riders of the , with whom he 2002 Carolina Rhinos (AF2) spent three years. 2001 Kentucky State, Defensive Line/Linebackers Coach/NFL Liason A native of Philadelphia, Miss., Edwards is a member of the NFL Retired Players’ Association, the CFL Retired Players’ Association and the American Football Noteworthy Coaches Associations. He is married to former LuAnn Shockency of Louisville, Ky., and they have three Was a two-time First Team All-Gulf South Conference selection as a children, Halena, Timothy II and Kenci. defensive lineman and played alongside Mark Hudspeth, who was a four-year letterman at DSU from 1987-91. Edwards was inducted into the Delta State Sports Hall of Fame in the fall of 2008.

Recruiting Area Central Louisiana; Beaumont and Orange Triangle Area (Texas)

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Jay Johnson

Jay Johnson started at Louisiana in 2011 as the Cajuns’ offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. The Johnson File He spent the 2010 year as Central Michigan’s quarterbacks coach, helping sophomore Ryan Radcliff post one of the top passing seasons in school history. Offensive Coordinator Radcliff completed 282-of-466 passes for 3,358 yards and 17 touchdowns. He Quarterbacks threw the second most passes in school history, completed the third most and Northern Iowa, ‘92 threw for the third most yards. His 17 touchdown passes tied for the seventh most First Season in school history. Entering the bowl season, Radcliff ranked ninth nationally in both total passing yards and yards per game (279.8) and 11th in completions (23.5 per game). Johnson came to CMU from Louisville, where he spent the 2008 and 2009 seasons. Personal Prior to Louisville, Johnson was at Southern Miss for five seasons, including three Born: Sept. 18, 1969 as offensive coordinator (2005-07). The Golden Eagles made five consecutive bowl Hometown: Lakeville, Minn. game appearances during Johnson’s time on staff. Wife: Lori In 2007, Southern Miss set a school record with 5,066 yards of total offense. The Children: Cole Golden Eagles ranked Top 25 nationally in rushing in 2006 and 2007, gaining more than 2,000 yards on the ground each season. Southern Miss averaged 27.8 ppg Education in 2007 and 29.6 ppg in 2005, the program’s two highest scoring seasons in a n Northern Iowa, 1992; Missouri, 1994 - M.A. decade. Johnson worked directly with the Southern Miss quarterbacks from 2005-07, Playing Experience running backs in 2004 and tight ends in 2003. During that time, Johnson worked n Northern Iowa (quarterback, 1989-92) alongside current-Cajuns offensive line coach Mitch Rodrigue, who held the same Bowl Experience position at USM. n PapaJohns.com Bowl (2007) - Southern Miss 21, Cincinnati 31 Johnson also coached the school’s third 1,000-yard running back in school history n GMAC Bowl (2007) - Southern Miss 28, Ohio 7 when Damion Fletcher ran for more than 1,300 yards in consecutive seasons. n New Orleans Bowl (2005) - Southern Miss 31, Arkansas State 19 Under Johnson’s tutelage in 2005, Dustin Almond set the school’s single-season n New Orleans Bowl (2004) - Southern Miss 31, North Texas 10 record for passing completions (216), passing attempts (392), and total offense n (2003) - Southern Miss 0, Utah 17 (2,762). His 23 touchdown passes were the second most in school history. Johnson coached at Kansas from 1997-2001, working with the quarterbacks Coaching Experience 35 (1997-2000) and running backs (2001). 2010 Central Michigan, Quarterbacks He also served as offensive coordinator and recruiting coordinator at both 2009 Louisville, Tight Ends Augsburg (1994) and Truman State (1995-96). He directed Truman State’s offense 2008 Louisville, Adminstrative Assistant to an average of over 30 points and 400 yards per game in 1995 and 1996. 2005-07 Southern Miss, Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Johnson began his coaching career at Columbia-Hickman High School in 2004 Southern Miss, Running Backs Columbia, Mo., in 1993, serving as quarterbacks, receivers and defensive backs 2003 Southern Miss, Tight Ends coach. He was a graduate assistant at Missouri in 1994 prior to taking on the 2001 Kansas, Running Backs offensive coordinator role at Augsburg. 1999-2000 Kansas, Quarterbacks A 1992 graduate of Northern Iowa, Johnson was a three-time All-Gateway 1997-98 Kansas, Graduate Assistant Conference selection as a quarterback and two-year team captain. He led UNI to 1995-96 Truman State, Offensive Coord., Recruting Coord. a combined record of 31-8 during his career, three conference championships 1994 Augsburg, , Offensive Coord., Recruting Coord. and three appearances in the I-AA playoffs. He finished his career with almost 500 1994 Missouri, Graduate Assistant completions and threw for more than 8,000 yards and 58 touchdowns. The 1992 team finished the season 12-2 overall and ranked No. 3 nationally. Noteworthy Johnson earned President’s Academic Excellence honors in the Gateway At Northern Iowa, Johnson was a three-time All-Gateway Conference selection as a Conference and was a Dean’s List scholar at Northern Iowa where he compiled a quarterback and two-year team captain. He led Northern Iowa to three conference 3.47 GPA. He held a perfect 4.0 grade point average while completing his master’s championships and three appearances in the NCAA Division I-AA playoffs. The 1992 degree at Missouri. That earned him a Superior Graduate Achievement Award team finished the season 12-2 overall and ranked No. 3 nationally. from the Department of Health and Exercise Science. Recruiting Area He also taught several courses while at Truman State and Missouri. Acadiana, South Central Mississippi Jay and his wife, Lori, are the parents of one son, Cole. RAGINCAJUNS.COM RAGINCAJUNS.COM Lo u i s i a n a Fo o t b a ll 2011 coaching staff

Marquase Lovings

Marquase Lovings began his tenure as a member of the Ragin’ Cajuns’ coaching staff in 2011, serving as running backs coach. The Lovings File Prior to joining the Cajuns, Lovings spent four seasons at Mississippi State. During his first two seasons he worked as the defensive quality control coach, while the last two seasons he served as the defensive graduate assistant working Running Backs on the staff with Cajuns head coach Mark Hudspeth. While at MSU, Lovings worked under four different defensive coordinators, Ellis Howard, ‘06 Johnson in 2007 (later became the defensive coordinator at South Carolina), First Season Charlie Harbison in 2008 (later became the defensive coordinator at Clemson), Carl Torbush in 2009 (later became the defensive coordinator at Kansas) and Manny Diaz in 2010 (later became the defensive coordinator at Texas). Personal Lovings' main focus with the Bulldogs defense was with the defensive linemen. He worked under defensive line coaches David Turner and Chris Wilson (Wilson Born: November 13, 1983 became the MSU defensive coordinator in 2011). Hometown: Gainesville, Fla. The Bulldogs had several standout defensive linemen during Lovings’ four years, including Titus Brown. Brown signed an NFL free agent contract and has been on Education the Cleveland Browns active roster since 2008. Lovings helped three defensive n Howard University, 2006 linemen earn All-SEC honors, with Brown (2007 Second Team), Fletcher Cox (2009 Freshman Team) and Pernell McPhee (2010 First Team) taking those honors. Playing Experience Lovings also has experience coaching in a two bowl games, including MSU’s n Howard University (tight end, 2002-03) rout of Michigan, 52-14, in the 2011 Gator Bowl. It was the worst loss Michigan had ever suffered in any bowl game in its history. Bowl Experience Lovings also helped MSU win the 2007 Liberty Bowl, as the Bulldogs defense n Toyota Gator Bowl (2010) - Mississippi State 52, Michigan 14 held UCF to just three points. MSU kept UCF star running back Kevin Smith from n Liberty Bowl (2007) - Mississippi State 10, UCF 3 breaking the NCAA single-season rushing record. The junior finished 61 yards shy of Barry Sanders’ mark of 2,628 yards set for Oklahoma State in 1988. Coaching Experience “I was trying to find the holes, but they were playing faster than us,” Smith stated 2009-10 Mississippi State, Graduate Assistant 36 after the Liberty Bowl. In 2007, Lovings’ defensive line faced three of the top four rushers in the country 2007-08 Mississippi State, Defensive Quality Control Coach during the season, holding each of them well under their season average. MSU limited Arkansas’ Darren McFadden to 88 yards (143.8 season avg.), Tulane’s Matt Noteworthy Forte to 47 yards (177.3 season avg.) and UCF’s Smith to 119 yards (188.3 season While at MSU, Lovings worked under four different defensive avg.). coordinators, Ellis Johnson in 2007 (later became the defensive A graduate and former tight end at Howard University, Lovings also has high coordinator at South Carolina), Charlie Harbison in 2008 (later school coaching on his resume with stints at Dunbar High in Washington, D.C. became the defensive coordinator at Clemson), Carl Torbush in and at his alma mater P.K. Younge High in Gainesville, Fla. 2009 (later became the defensive coordinator at Kansas) and Manny He earned his M.S. in Sports Administration from Mississippi State in 2008 and Diaz in 2010 (later became the defensive coordinator at Texas). pursued a doctorate in education at MSU. Lovings was born on Nov. 13, 1983. Recruiting Area East Texas, North Louisiana, Shreveport and Monroe

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Jorge Munoz

Jorge Munoz returned to the Cajuns coaching staff in 2011 under new head coach Mark Hudspeth and serves as the wide receivers coach. The Munoz File In 2008, Munoz was added to the Cajuns staff as the Quarterbacks Coach and Passing Game Coordinator. One of his main responsibilities was play calling. In his first season calling plays, UL ranked seventh in the nation in rushing, 13th in total Wide Recievers offense and 24th in scoring. That same season, Munoz helped quarterback Michael Desormeaux record the Bethany College, ‘98 second most yards of total offense in school history. Desormeaux was named the Fourth Season 2008 Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Year. Running back Tyrell Fenory had his best season as well, rushing for 1,375 yards and 19 touchdowns. Fenroy was a Doak Walker Award Semifinalist, named the 2008 Sun Belt Player of the Year and became the school, SBC and State of Louisiana all-time leading rusher. Personal The Cajuns "Play Station" attack of 2008 shattered the school record for total Born: June 9, 1974 offense with 5,390 yards, besting the 1995 record of 4,780 yards. As a team, the Hometown: San Diego, Calif. Cajuns scored 54 touchdowns, the most in school history. The quick strike offense Wife: Erin ranked 10th in the nation with 22 touchdown drives under two minutes and 10th nationally in touchdown drives of five plays or less. UL led the nation with 11 Children: Ava & Alex offensive touchdowns of 50 yards or more. In addition, 18 different players made at least one reception, the fourth most in the country. Education The offense continued to thrive with Munoz calling the plays in 2009, as16 n Bethany College, 1998 different players scored a touchdown. Quarterback Chris Masson threw for 2,406 yards passing – the fourth best single-season total in school history. He came Playing Experience within two completions of tying the school single-season mark as well. As a unit, n Bethany College (quarterback, 1995-96) the Cajuns offense ranked 16th in the NCAA in red zone efficiency. In 2010, the Cajuns ranked 34th nationally in passing offense, despite starting n Albany Firebirds, AFL (quarterback, 1997-98) three different QB’s due to injury. All three QB’s threw for 250-plus yards in a game and Masson surpassed 4,000 career passing yards – the sixth player at UL to do Coaching Experience so. In addition, tight end Ladarius Green led the nation in receiving yards and 2008-10 Louisiana, Passing Game Coord./Quarterbacks touchdowns by a tight end and earned All-America honors from CBSSports.com. 2006-07 Eastern Illinois, Offensive Coord./Quarterbacks 37 Prior to UL, Munoz spent three seasons at Eastern Illinois. He was promoted to 2005 Eastern Illinois, Wide Receivers Offensive Coordinator in March 2007 after being named co-Offensive Coordinator 2003-04 Charleston Southern, Wide Receivers in the summer of 2006. Under his direction, EIU ran a more diverse offense in 2006, with four players 2001-02 Anderson University, Offensive Coord./QB’s earning first team All-Ohio Valley honors, including OVC co-Offensive Player of the 1999-00 Southeastern Missouri, Wide Receivers Year Vincent Webb and third team All-American Micah Rucker. The Panthers ranked 1998 Bethany College, Quarterbacks/Wide Receivers 18th in the nation in rushing and either first or second in the OVC in rushing, total offense and pass efficiency. Noteworthy EIU’s offense in 2007 had a 1,000-yard rusher for the fourth straight season As passing game coordiantor, Munoz directed the Cajuns "Play with five Panthers earning first team All-OVC honors and three players earning Station" attack of 2008 which shattered the school record for honorable mention All-America honors. EIU ranked 33rd nationally in scoring and 36th in rushing yards. total offense with 5,390 yards, besting the 1995 record of 4,780 Munoz spent two seasons as the wide receivers coach at Charleston Southern yards…Tutored Cajuns Michael Desormeaux to 2008 Sun Belt (2003-04). During the 2004 season, his wide receivers ranked first, second and Offensive Player of the Year honors…While at EIU, the Panthers fourth in the Big South Conference. The Buccaneers passing offense ranked first in advanced to the first round of the NCAA FCS playoffs and were the Big South and 17th in the NCAA. ranked in the Top 20 all three seasons. At Anderson University, his 2002 offense ranked fifth in DIII passing and set six school records, while the 2001 offense ranked sixth in passing and set 22 school records. His quarterback was the MVP of the HCAC both seasons. Recruiting Area A 1998 graduate of Bethany College, Munoz was a two-time All-American Southwest Louisiana and Houston quarterback. He played one year in the League with the Albany (NY) Firebirds. Munoz was a multi-sport standout at San Diego Hilltop HS. RAGINCAJUNS.COM RAGINCAJUNS.COM Lo u i s i a n a Fo o t b a ll 2011 coaching staff

Tim Rebowe

Tim Rebowe has strong ties to the state of Louisiana, having coached his entire career in the Pelican State. Rebowe returns to coaching the Ragin’ Cajuns’ safeties The Rebowe File in 2011 under new head coach Mark Hudspeth. In previous years on the Cajuns' staff, Rebowe coached the Cajuns safeties from 2004-07 and tutored the linebackers from 2008-10. Safeties The Cajuns’ linebackers had stellar seasons for three years under Rebowe, with a member of the linebacking corps leading the team in tackles each season. Rebowe guided linebackers Antwyne Zanders and Grant Fleming, who ranked Louisiana State, ‘87 first and second on the team in total tackles in 2009, respectively. Both players Seventh Season were named All-Sun Belt Conference. For Zanders, it was his third All-SBC recognition, while Fleming earned All-SBC for the second time. Personal The Cajuns’ pass defense had a stellar first year under Rebowe in 2004, finishing with a No. 11 national ranking in passing yards allowed. Born: February 25, 1963 Both of Rebowe’s starting safeties advanced to the NFL. Strong safety C.C. Hometown: Norco, La. Brown (101 tackles) was drafted by the in the 2005 NFL Draft and Wife: Kim free safety , who signed as a free agent with the , Children: Samantha & Tyler played in NFL Europe and several seasons with the New England Patriots. In 2005, the Cajuns’ pass defense was 23rd nationally, allowing only 190 yards Education per game despite opponents facing an uphill climb in eight games. The Cajuns n Louisiana State, 1987 trailed after three quarters just twice in 2005. Rebowe also coached a pair of exemplary student-athletes in Lamar Morgan, Bowl Experience a NFF Hampshire Honor Society member and a Draddy Award semifinalist, and n NCAA Division I Championship Playoffs (1996) as a coach at NSU Johnny Felders, currently coaching at Istrouma High School. Rebowe came to UL after three seasons as coach at Sun Belt rival La.-Monroe. Coaching Experience Prior to his stint with the Warhawks, Rebowe spent six years at Nicholls State 2008-10 Louisiana, Linebackers where he served as defensive backs coach (1995-2000), special teams’ coordinator 2004-07 Louisiana, Safeties 38 (1995-98), recruiting coordinator (1998-2000) and wide receivers coach (2000). In 2001-03 ULM, Cornerbacks 1996, the Colonels pass efficiency defense ranked seventh nationally in I-AA. 2000 Nicholls State, Receivers/Recruiting Coordinator A native of Norco, La., Rebowe began his coaching career in 1987 at his alma 1995-99 Nicholls State, DBs/Special Teams/Recruiting Coor. mater, . 1992-94 Destrehan (La.) HS, Head Coach His ties to the Cajuns began in 1994 when former Destrehan High star Damon 1988-91 Destrehan (La.) HS, Defensive Backs/Special Teams Mason transferred to Louisiana from Jones County JC. Mason would go on to have one of the best careers by a defensive back in Cajuns history. Rebowe earned his bachelor of science in physical education from Louisiana Noteworthy State University in 1987. While at Destrehan High School, Rebowe coached current NFL He is married to the former Kim Robichaux and they have a daughter, Samantha, defensive back (Baltimore), former Green Bay Packer and a son, Tyler. and former Cajuns great and star Damon Mason.

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Mitch Rodrigue

Mitch Rodrigue joined Louisiana in 2011 as the Cajuns‘ running game coordinator and offensive line coach. The Rodrigue File Rodrigue, a 20-year collegiate coaching veteran, came to UL after three years on the South Alabama coaching staff working with offensive tackles and tight ends. In USA’s inaugural season, two of Rodrigue’s tight ends played a vital role in helping the offense average 439 yards and nearly 46 points per contest. Running Game Coordinator Prior to his arrival at South Alabama, Rodrigue spent the previous nine seasons at Southern Offensive Line Miss, where he coached the offensive line (2003-07), tight ends (2000-02) and running backs (1999). He was named one of the Top 10 recruiters from a non-BCS conference by Rivals.com in 2006. Nicholls State, ‘88 From 2003-07, Rodrigue worked directly with current Cajuns offensive coordinator/ First Season quarterbacks coach Jay Johnson. In 2006, Rodrigue’s offensive line allowed just 10 sacks, ranking 18th nationally. The Golden Personal Eagles rushed for an average of 169.9 yards a game, which ranked first in Conference USA and 25th nationally. The Golden Eagles set a school-record with 4,635 yards of total offense, Born: January 2, 1965 including over 2,000 yards rushing for the first time since 1987, and the school’s first 1,000- Hometown: Thibodaux, La. yard rusher since 2002. The offensive line also collected its first two All-Americans since the Wife: Deidi 1950s, with the naming of George Batiste and Travis Cooley to different squads. Children: Maci, Madden & Mallori In 2005, Rodrigue guided the offensive line to another strong season, as the offense finished with 4,288 yards of total offense, the sixth-best performance in school history. The Education offensive line, led by all-Conference USA performers Batiste and Cooley, only allowed nine n Nicholls State, 1988; Southern Miss 1990 sacks, ranking 12th in the nation, and did not allow a sack in six different games. In 2004, the offensive line, led by (second-team All-Conference USA) and Playing Experience Chris Clark (C-USA All-Freshman Team), surrendered only seven sacks. Parquet was selected n Nicholls State (offensive line, 1984-86) in the seventh round by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2005 NFL Draft. n Copiah-Lincoln (Miss.) CC (offensive line, 1983) During his first season leading the USM offensive line (2003), Rodrigue helped the Golden Eagles win their fourth Conference USA title and earn an invitation to the Liberty Bowl Bowl Experience despite working with a unit that had lost three starters to the NFL. Rodrigue saw three n PapaJohns.com Bowl (2007) - Southern Miss 21, Cincinnati 31 players - Parquet (first-team), Jim Hicks (second-team) and (third-team) - garner n GMAC Bowl (2007) - Southern Miss 28, Ohio 7 all-league honors. n New Orleans Bowl (2005) - Southern Miss 31, Arkansas State 19 Rodrigue coached the running backs in 1999 and the tight ends from 2000-02. He also n New Orleans Bowl (2004) - Southern Miss 31, North Texas 10 assisted with the offensive line during his initial stint at Southern Miss, serving asthe n Liberty Bowl (2003) - Southern Miss 0, Utah 17 program’s graduate assistant in 1989 and 1990. During his 11 seasons at USM, the Golden Eagles made nine bowl trips - participating in n EV1.net Houston Bowl (2002) - Southern Miss 23, Oklahoma State 33 39 the GMAC Bowl (2000, ‘06), New Orleans Bowl (2004, ‘05), AXA Liberty Bowl (1999, 2003), n GMAC Mobile Bowl (2000) - Southern Miss 28, TCU 21 Papajohns.com Bowl (2007), Houston Bowl (2002) and All-American Bowl (1990). n Liberty Bowl (1999) - Southern Miss 23, Colorado State 17 Rodrigue also coached several seasons at his alma mater, Nicholls State (1993-98), serving n All-America Bowl (1990) - Southern Miss 27, N.C. State 31 as tight ends and offensive line coach as well as offensive coordinator. His stay coincided with Ragin’ Cajuns head coach Mark Hudspeth, who coached the wide receivers, tight ends Coaching Experience and running backs from 1994-95. 2008-10 South Alabama, Offensive Tackles/Tight Ends While at NSU, Rodrigue helped the Colonels lead the in passing. 2003-07 Southern Miss, Offensive Line In addition to his time as the Colonels’ offensive coordinator, he served at various times 2000-02 Southern Miss, Tight Ends as recruiting coordinator and, after the resignation of in 1995, interim head coach. As offensive line coach, Rodrigue’s linemen blocked for the school’s first 1,000-yard 1999 Southern Miss, Running Backs rusher in 1996. Rodrigue was also a student assistant coach in 1987-88 while he finished his 1993-98 Nicholls State, Tight Ends/Offensive Line/Offensive Coord. undergraduate degree. 1991-92 Pearl River (Miss.) CC, Offensive Line Prior to Nicholls State, Rodrigue coached two seasons at Pearl River (Miss.) Community 1989-90 Southern Miss, Graduate Assistant College (1991-92) where he served as offensive line coach, as well as strength and 1987-88 Nicholls State, Student Assistant conditioning coach. Rodrigue earned a bachelor’s degree in health & physical education from Nicholls State in Noteworthy 1988 and a master’s degree in educational administration and supervision from Southern In 2006, Rodrigue’s offensive line at USM rushed for an average of 169.9 Miss in 1990. He was an offensive lineman for one season at Copiah-Lincoln (Miss.) yards a game, which ranked first in Conference USA and 25th nationally. Community College before transferring to Nicholls State, where he helped the Colonels The Golden Eagles set a school-record with 4,635 yards of total offense. The win the 1984 Gulf Star Conference title and reach the second round of the NCAA Division I -AA playoffs in 1986. offensive line also collected its first two All-Americans since the 1950s. A native of Thibodaux, La., Rodrigue was born on Jan. 2, 1965. He and his wife, Deidi, have Recruiting Area three children, Maci, Madden and Mallori. South Louisiana, South Mississippi and Mobile

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David Saunders

David Saunders joined the Cajuns in 2011 as the cornerbacks coach and assistant recruiting coordinator. The Saunders File Saunders came to Louisiana from Mississippi, where he had three stints at Ole Miss, the last beginning in April 2010 as Administrative Operations Coordinator. He served as the Rebels’ linebackers coach in 2006. That post came after a three- Assistant Recruiting Coordinator year term (2003-05) as head football coach at Millsaps College. Cornerbacks Prior to being named head coach at Millsaps, Saunders spent four years at Ole Miss, including the first two as Assistant to the Athletics Director for Recruiting and Auburn, ‘82 the final two as Coordinator of High School and Community College Relations. First Season During his first employment at Ole Miss, which began in December 1998, Saunders established an acclaimed recruiting program and was lauded as one of the top nine recruiters in the nation by Tom Lemming of ESPN.com. Personal Saunders joined the Ole Miss athletics staff after working with Tennessee during Born: April 6, 1958 their National Championship season of 1998, where he assisted with on-campus Hometown: Douglasville, Ga. recruiting. Wife: Jan Prior to accepting the position with the Vols, Saunders served two years as Children: Riley & Kaylee defensive backs coach and recruiting coordinator at Arkansas State (1996-97). He spent the 1995 season coaching safeties and special teams at Baylor. Education During the 1993 and 1994 seasons, Saunders was the defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach at Nicholls State. It was there that Saunders coached with n Auburn, 1982 Ragin’ Cajuns head coach Mark Hudspeth, who was the Colonels wide receivers/ tight ends coach in 1994. Saunders coached defensive back Darryl Pounds, who Coaching Experience played for the Washington Redskins. 2010 Ole Miss, Administrative Assistant From 1990 to 1992, Saunders coached the defensive line at Georgia Southern 2006 Ole Miss, Linebackers and helped lead the Eagles to the 1990 I-AA national championship. 2003-05 Millsaps, Head Coach From 1984 to 1989, Saunders coached defensive backs and receivers while 1998-2002 Ole Miss, Recruiting Coord. serving as recruiting coordinator at Jacksonville State. He worked with Ragin’ 1998 Tennessee, On-Campus Recruiting Assistant Cajuns defensive coordinator Greg Stewart, who was also on the staff in 1989. 40 While at JSU, Saunders coached defensive back Eric Davis, who earned All-Pro 1996-97 Arkansas State, Defensive Backs/Recruiting Coord. honors in the NFL and played for the 1995 Champion San Francisco 1995 Baylor, Safeties 49ers. Saunders also coached receiver Keith McKeller, who played in three Super 1993-94 Nicholls State, Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs Bowls with the Buffalo Bills, and defensive back Darrel Malone, who played with 1990-92 Georgia Southern, Defensive Line the Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins. 1984-89 Jacksonville State, Defensive Backs/Receivers/Recruiting Coord. Before entering the collegiate coaching ranks, Saunders was an assistant 1982-83 Andalusia HS, Assistant Coach football coach at Andalusia (Ala.) High School from 1982-83. A native of Douglasville, Ga., received his bachelor's degree from Auburn in Noteworthy 1982. He was a walk-on lineman for the Tigers. While at Auburn, Saunders also assisted with the junior varsity, working with the offensive and defensive lines. Helped lead Georgia Southern to the 1990 I-AA national He is married to the former Jan Perry of Andalusia, Ala. The couple has two championship. During the 1993 and 1994 seasons, Saunders was the children, Riley and Kaylee defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach at Nicholls State. It was at Nicholls State that Saunders coached with Ragin’ Cajuns head coach Mark Hudspeth, who was the Colonels wide receivers/ tight ends coach in 1994. While at Nicholls State, Saunders coached defensive back Darryl Pounds, who played for the Washington Redskins.

Recruiting Area Mississippi Delta and Florida Parishes of Louisiana

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Greg Stewart

Greg Stewart was added to the Ragin’ Cajuns’ coaching staff in 2011 as the team’s defensive coordinator and linebackers coach. The Stewart File Stewart's coaching tenure spans 20-plus years, including 18 years of experience at Jacksonville State, with 11 seasons orchestrating the Gamecocks’ defense. Stewart turned the Gamecocks into the most dominant defense in the Ohio Defensive Coordinator Valley Conference. In 2010, JSU turned in one of the biggest upsets in college Linebackers football, winning at Ole Miss. The Gamecocks narrowly missed upsets the previous year, hanging with No. 15 Georgia Tech and holding Florida State in check in a 19-9 Troy, ‘88 defeat. First Season In 2009, his defense led the conference in seven major defensive categories, including scoring defense (17.1), yards per game allowed (304.8), passing yards per game allowed (154.9), pass efficiency defense (104.0), opponent first downs per Personal game (15.5), opponent third down conversion percentage (31.2) and turnovers Born: June 6, 1965 gained (27). Hometown: Decatur, Ala. JSU led the OVC in scoring defense for four straight years from 2006-09, allowing Wife: Angela just 17.5 points per game in 2006, 23.4ppg in 2007 and 21.7ppg in 2008. Children: Jessie Kate, Hannah, Kinsey & Holly In 2007, the Gamecocks led the league in total defense (354.3 yards per game), rushing defense (145.5 yards per game) and opponent first downs per game Education (17.8). In 2006, the Gamecocks allowed just 17.5 points per game, 114.8 rushing yards n Troy, 1988 and only 270.2 yards of total yards, which were all tops in the conference. The 2005 squad allowed only 20.4 points per game. Playing Experience After joining the OVC in 2003, the Gamecocks placed 24 defensive players under n Troy (noseguard, 1984-87) Stewart on the All-OVC teams, including 12 since 2008. Stewart began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at JSU in 1989 and was Bowl Experience elevated to full-time in 1991. n NCAA Division II National Champions (1992) as a coach at JSU He helped lead the Gamecocks to the 1992 NCAA Division II National n NCAA Division II National Champions (1987) as a player at Troy Championship. He coached the Gamecocks outside linebackers from 1989-94, running backs in 1995, defensive backs in 1996 and defensive line in 1997. n NCAA Division II National Champions (1984) as a player at Troy 41 Stewart spent two seasons as the defensive coordinator/inside linebackers coach at Delta State from 1998-99. He was on the coaching staff at DSU with current Coaching Experience Cajuns head coach Mark Hudspeth in 1999 when Hudspeth was the offensive 2000-10 Jacksonville State (Defensive Coord./Inside Linebackers) coordinator and strength and conditioning coach. 1998-99 Delta State (Defensive Coord./Inside Linebackers) He returned to Jacksonville State in 2000 as the defensive coordinator/inside 1997 Jacksonville State (Defensive Line) linebackers coach. 1996 Jacksonville State (Defensive Backs) Stewart was a four-year starter at nose guard for current Sun Belt foe Troy 1995 Jacksonville State (Running Backs) from 1984-87. He helped guide the Trojans to two NCAA Division II National Championships and earned a degree in sociology in 1988. 1989-94 Jacksonville State (Outside Linebackers) The Decatur, Ala., native was born on June 6, 1965. He is married to the former Angela Peacock and they have four children, Jessie Kate, Hannah, Kinsey and Noteworthy Holly. Stewart spent two seasons as the defensive coordinator/inside linebackers coach at Delta State (1998-99). Was on the coaching staff at DSU with current Cajuns head coach Mark Hudspeth in 1999 when Hudspeth was the offensive coordinator and strength coach. His defensive unit at Jacksonville State led the OVC in scoring defense four straight years (2006-09).

Recruiting Area Northeast Mississippi and Alabama

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Reed Stringer

Reed Stringer joined the Cajuns in 2011 to serve as assistant head coach, tight ends coach and recruiting coordinator. The Stringer File Prior to working at Louisiana, Stringer served as the offensive player development coach at Clemson in 2010. Before his time with the Tigers, Stringer spent seven seasons at Mississippi State Assistant Head Coach in a variety of roles. He began as a graduate assistant with the Bulldogs offense, Recruiting Coordinator/Tight Ends primarily working with the offensive line from 2003-2004. Stringer was then named the tight ends and special teams coach from 2005-08. Delta State, ‘01 He took over as the coordinator of recruiting operations at Mississippi State First Season for head coach Dan Mullen in 2009. Stringer coached alongside current Cajuns head coach Mark Hudspeth during the 2009 season. Considered to be a relentless and effective recruiter, Rivals.com rated Stringer Personal among the “SEC’s Top 10 Recruiters” for 2009. He was personally responsible for Born: January 26, 1979 recruiting 13 student-athletes for the highly revered 2009 MSU class and his Hometown: Canton, Miss. recruiting efforts were a major reason for MSU’s quick turnaround under Mullen. Wife: Emily Before being named to his recruiting coordinator position, Stringer spent four Children: Smith & Banks seasons as the tight ends coach, adding special teams coordinator duties in his final two seasons. Education As tight ends coach, Stringer responded in 2005 by helping Eric Butler become the school’s all-time touchdown receptions leader among tight ends with seven n Delta State, 2001; Delta State 2003 - M.B.A scoring catches. In 2007, his tight end corps combined for the most receptions by the position at MSU since 1990. Under Stringer’s guidance, Butler and teammate Playing Experience Dezmond Sherrod worked their ways to professional football careers. n Delta State (Offensive Line, 1998-2001) His impact was also felt immediately with the special teams. After his average dipped by nearly four yards per punt between his freshman and sophomore Bowl Experience seasons, punter Blake McAdams returned to the 40-yard threshold in 2007. n Meineke Car Care Bowl (2010) - Clemson 26, USF 31 Placekicker Adam Carlson, who made just 8-of-16 field goals in his first two n Liberty Bowl (2007) - Mississippi State 10, UCF 3 seasons at MSU, improved to make 9-of-12 opportunities. 42 Even more improvement was made by the Bulldogs coverage units, which n NCAA Division II National Champions (2000) as a player at Delta State reduced both kickoff return and punt return yardage against. In 2008, return specialist Derek Pegues finished his career as the SEC’s all-time kickoff return Coaching Experience yardage leader. 2010 Clemson, Offensive Player Development Stringer’s coaching career began as a graduate assistant/tight ends coach at 2009 Mississippi State, Coordinator of Recruiting Operations Delta State in 2002. 2005-08 Mississippi State, Tight Ends/Special Teams He was a four-year letterman on Delta State’s offensive line, helping DSU claim 2003-04 Mississippi State, Graduate Assistant the 2000 NCAA Division II national championship with then-DSU offensive 2002 Delta State, Graduate Assistant coordinator Mark Hudspeth. Stringer concluded his career with 35 consecutive starting assignments at left tackle. In addition to that ‘00 national title, he was also instrumental in helping Delta State win the 1998 and 2000 Gulf South Noteworthy Conference championships. Stringer was a two-time academic All-Gulf South Conference player Stringer was a two-time academic All-Gulf South Conference player and an at Delta State and an Academic All-American and was named to Academic All-American and was named to the GSC Academic Honor Roll three the GSC Academic Honor Roll three times. Rivals.com rated Stringer times. among the "SEC's Top 10 Recruiters" for 2009. He earned a bachelor’s degree in business management from Delta State in 2001 and completed a master’s in business administration from Delta State in Recruiting Area 2003. Stringer was born on January 26, 1979 in Canton, Miss. He is married to the Central Louisiana and Central Mississippi former Emily Howell and they have two sons, Smith and Banks.

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Troy Wingerter

Former Cajuns standout Troy Wingerter entered into a new role with the Ragin’ Cajuns football program in 2011, becoming the Director of Football Operations for The Wingerter File head coach Mark Hudspeth. Wingerter started his career with the University of Louisiana Athletic Department in 1997. He was the tight ends coach as a graduate assistant from 1997-99 under Director of Football Operations former coaches and Jerry Baldwin. Wingerter coached the defensive ends in 2001 under Baldwin and served in the Louisiana, ‘93 role of Cajuns’ tight ends coach and recruiting coordinator from 2002-10 for Rickey 11th Season Bustle. Wingerter was named Bustle’s assistant head coach for the 2009 and 2010 season. Wingerter helped developed the tight ends from a frequent red zone target for Cajuns quarterbacks to a legitimate weapon in the UL offense. Cajuns tight ends Personal made 160 receptions for 2,283 yards with 22 touchdowns from 2008-10. Born: July 19, 1969 In 2009, tight end Luke Aubrey led the team in receptions while tight end Hometown: New Orleans, La. Ladarius Green topped the team in yards. Wife: Cydra Green was a mid-season addition to the 2009 Mackey Award Watch List – one Children: Holden and Aiden of three underclassmen on the 22-man midseason list. He also earned All-Sun Belt Honors. Education In 2010, Green was one of just eight semifinalists for the prestigious Mackey Award. He was a First Team All-Sun Belt selection, a First Team All-Louisiana pick n Louisiana, 1993; Louisiana, 1999 - M.Ed. and garnered Second Team All-American honors by CBSSports.com and Fourth Team All-American accolades by Phil Steele. Playing Experience Entering his senior season, Green was named to the 2011 Mackey Award Watch n Louisiana (offensive lineman, 1988-91) List and Bilitnekoff Award Watch List. Green was also tabbed as a Top 5 draft eligible tight end by espn.com insider Mel Kiper, Jr. and was named a preseason Coaching Experience All-American by BleacherReport.com (1st Team), Athlon (2nd Team), GoDaddy. 2002-10 Louisiana, Recruiting Coordinator/Tight Ends com (3rd Team), Phil Steele (4th Team) and CDSdraft.com (Honorable Mention). 2001 Louisiana, Defensive Ends Wingerter tutored a pair of red zone targets in Kevin Belton and Aubrey in 2007 and 2008, respectively. Both players had six receptions, but each caught three 1997-99 Louisiana, Graduate Assistant 43 for touchdowns. Wingerter coached Josh Joerg during his All-Sun Belt season in 2002. Noteworthy After earning his bachelor's degree in 1993, Wingerter embarked on a four-year Wingerter was an All-South Independent selection as a senior in career in corporate business working in Lafayette, New Orleans, Colorado and 1991…He was also a first team All-Louisiana pick during his senior Montana. season…He was named to the All-Time University of Louisiana Upon his return to UL, Wingerter earned a master’s degree in education. football team by the Lafayette Daily Advertiser…Is the longest A native of New Orleans, Wingerter was a first-team All-Louisiana selection and tenured member of the football staff…Named assistant head coach an All-South Independent pick as a senior in 1991. He helped guide the Cajuns to three straight winning seasons during his first three years from 1987-89 and was a in 2009…Tutored Ladarius Green to a mid-season addition to the permanent team captain as a senior. 2009 John Mackey Award Watch List and All-Sun Belt honors… In In addition, he was selected as a member of the All-Time University of Louisiana 2010, tight end Ladarius Green was one of just eight semifinalists football team as compiled by the Lafayette Daily Advertiser. for the prestigious Mackey Award…He was a First Team All-Sun Wingerter was born July 19, 1969. He and his wife, Cydra, have two sons, Holden Belt selection, a First Team All-Louisiana pick and garnered Second and Aiden. Team All-American honors by CBSSports.com and Fourth Team All- American accolades by Phil Steele…Also coached Josh Joerg to All-Sun Belt accolades in 2002.

RAGINCAJUNS.COM RAGINCAJUNS.COM Lo u i s i a n a Fo o t b a ll 2011 strength & conditioning STAFF Rusty Jake JASON Whitt Rayburn MANIKOWSKI head strength & conditioning coach asst. strength & conditioning coach asst. strength & conditioning coach Alma Mater: Abilene Christian, 1994 Alma Mater: Tennessee-Martin, 2001 Alma Mater: UW-Oshkosh, 2007 Joined UL Staff: October 2010 Joined UL Staff: July 2006 Joined UL Staff: June 2011 Born: July 6, 1971 Born: April 6, 1979 Born: June 3, 1984 Hometown: Azle, Texas Hometown: Martin, Tenn. Hometown: Cudahy, Wisc.

Rusty Whitt began his tenure as the Jake Rayburn joined the University of Jason Manikowski arrived at the University University of Louisiana's head strength and Louisiana strength and conditioning staff of Louisiana in June 2011 to serve as an conditioning coach in October 2010. in July 2006 as an assistant strength and assistant strength and conditioning coach.

coaching staff Whitt, who served in the United States Army conditioning coach. Manikowski joined the Cajuns' strength staff as a Senior Special Forces Communication In his role, he assists in the day-to-day after spending the previous 17 months as a Sergeant in the 10th Special Forces Group, development and implementation of the strength and conditioning graduate assistant came to Louisiana from Rice University where off-season, summer, and in-season workouts at Texas Christian University. he served as assistant coordinator of strength for the Cajuns football team. His other duties While at TCU, Manikowski was the head and conditioning from March 2009 until his at UL include overseeing the strength and strength coach for the Horned Frogs women’s hiring at UL. conditioning programs for baseball, softball, basketball and equestrian programs. He At Rice, Whitt designed and implemented men’s basketball and volleyball. designed all of the strength, speed and agility year-round strength, speed, mobility, Rayburn came to UL from Tulane where programs for women’s basketball, while cardiovascular conditioning and injury he served as an assistant strength and assisting with football. rehabilitation programs for football, baseball, conditioning coach for two years. During that In the summer of 2009, Manikowski served as track and field and swimming. time, he worked with women’s basketball, an intern at TCU where he helped demonstrate Prior to joining the staff at Rice, he served soccer and track and field. During the 2005 proper technique in performing Olympic lifts in the United States Army from Aug. 2003- football season, Rayburn was relocated to and improving speed development. Jan. 2009. He was deployed to Iraq during Ruston, La., with the football team and was Prior to working at TCU, he was employed as Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) V and VI. placed in charge of the in-season strength and a physical education teacher at St. Catherine’s Whitt developed and initiated a conditioning program and game-day duties. High School in Racine, Wisc. comprehensive pre-deployment conditioning Upon returning to campus, he conducted off- In 2007, Manikowski was the assistant program for his Special Forces Team prior to season workouts for men’s basketball. strength and conditioning coach for football and during OIF V and VI. He received a combat Prior to arriving at Tulane, Rayburn served as at his alma mater, University of Wisconsin – infantry badge, two Iraqi campaign medals a graduate assistant at Middle Tennessee from Oshkosh. and an Army commendation medal with 2001-04, assisting with workouts for all 15 Manikowski holds a bachelor’s degree in valor. sports. During that time, he worked directly Physical Education and Health Education Whitt began his strength and conditioning with men’s & women’s tennis and men’s & from UW-Oshkosh, where he was a four- career with graduate assistantships at women’s golf. year starting free safety for the Titans. He Midwestern State University (Aug. 1995-June Rayburn is originally from Martin, Tenn., and was a second team Wisconsin Intercollegiate 1996) and the University of Texas (June 1996- graduated from Tennessee-Martin in 2001. Athletic Conference All-Conference selection May 1997). He performed an internship in the He also completed an internship at Tennessee in 2005 and earned a preseason All-American strength and conditioning department at during the summer of 2001, where he assisted accolade going into his senior campaign for the U.S. Olympic Training Center (May-Sept. with football and men’s basketball. the 2006 season. 1997). He and his wife Andrea have two daughters, Whitt had stints as an assistant strength Callie and Hailey. and conditioning coordinator for football at William and Mary (Dec. 1997-Aug. 1998) and Louisville (Aug.-Dec. 1998) before being named the head strength and conditioning 44 coach at Sam Houston State in Dec. 1998. At SHSU, Whitt served as an instructor in the kinesiology department and assisted in the design of a new weight facility. He also worked with current Ragin’ Cajuns men’s basketball coach Bob Marlin until Aug. 2003. Over his career, Whitt has participated in the 1997 Fiesta Bowl, 1998 Motor City Bowl, I-AA football playoffs and NCAA men’s basketball tournament. Whitt earned his bachelor’s degree in political science and administration from Abilene Christian University in 1994 and his master’s degree in kinesiology from Texas in 1997. He is a certified strength and conditioning specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

RAGINCAJUNS.COM BOWL AFFILIATIONS New Orleans Bowl n Dec. 17, 2011 ESPN HD & ESPN 3D n 8 p.m. (CST) The R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl PAST RESULTS (Louisiana Superdome – New Orleans) has a primary agreement with the n 2001 Colorado State 45, North Texas 20 n 2002 North Texas 24, Cincinnati 19 Sun Belt Conference and Conference n 2003 Memphis 27, North Texas 17 USA through the 2013 season. The n 2004 Southern Miss 31, North Texas 10 Sun Belt champion will represent the n 2005* Southern Miss 31, Arkansas State 19 conference in this bowl unless the n 2006 Troy 41, Rice 17 n 2007 Florida Atlantic 44, Memphis 27 champion is selected by the Bowl n 2008 Southern Miss 30, Troy 27 (OT) Championship Series or is placed in n 2009 Middle Tennessee 42, Southern Miss 32 another bowl game. The New Orleans n 2010 Troy 48, Ohio 21 Bowl is awarded a C-USA school in an * Played in Lafayette, La. (Cajun Field) unspecified order. The SBC has had a school in the bowl every season since the league and bowl began in 2001.

GoDaddy.com Bowl n Jan. 8, 2012 ESPN HD n 8 p.m. (CST) The GoDaddy.com Bowl (Lad- PAST RESULTS Peebles Stadium – Mobile, Ala.), formerly the GMAC Bowl, has a n 1999 TCU 28, East Carolina 14 n 2000 Southern Miss 28, TCU 21 primary agreement with the Sun n 2001 Marshall 64, East Carolina 61 (2OT) Belt Conference and Mid-American n 2002 Marshall 38, Louisville 15 Conference through the 2013 season. n 2003 Miami (OH) 49, Louisville 28 The GMAC Bowl will have their n 2004 Bowling Green 52, Memphis 35 n 2005 Toledo 45, UTEP 13 choice of a bowl eligible Sun Belt Prior to 2007, game was played in December team after the Bowl Championship n 2007 Southern Miss 28, Ohio 7 Series and the R+L Carriers New n 2008 Tulsa 63, Bowling Green 7 Orleans Bowl. The bowl will have the n 2009 Tulsa 45, Ball State 13 n 2010 Central Michigan 44, Troy 41 (2OT) first selection of a MAC team during n 2011 Miami (OH) 35, Middle Tennessee 21 odd numbered years and second selection during even numbered years.

Bowl Championship Series Rose Bowl presented by Vizio n Jan. 2, 2012 All State Sugar Bowl n Jan. 3, 2012 Discover Orange Bowl n Jan. 4, 2012 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl n Jan. 5, 2012 All State BCS National Championship n Jan. 9, 2012

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