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Rickey Bustle

Louisiana head coach Rickey Bustle has guided the Cajuns for seven seasons and enters his eighth year in Cajun Country in 2009. The Bustle File Bustle’s Cajuns have won six games in three of the past four seasons, a stretch not equaled since UL was a member of the Big West Conference from 1993-95. In fact, since the 2005 season, only three Sun Belt schools can boast three six-win seasons. Coach Bustle was victorious 23 times in his first five seasons with the Cajuns Head Coach from 2002-06, including 11 of the last 17 games. UL won only nine games in the five seasons prior to Bustle’s arrival from 1997-2001. Clemson, ‘76 Bustle saw his winning percentage increase each of the first four seasons since Eighth Season taking the job in 2002, but regressed to .500 in 2006. His 6-6 record in 2006 was only deemed a regression because of the high standards and raised levels of Personal expectations by the Cajuns and their fans. In fact, Bustle’s 12 wins from 2005-06 Born: August 23, 1953 were the most in a two-year period since 1994-95. One of Bustle’s proudest moments was watching four-time All-Sun Belt Hometown: Summerville, S.C. selection and 2008 SBC Player of the Year, Tyrell Fenroy, become just the seventh Wife: Lynn player in NCAA history to rush for 1,000 yards in four consecutive seasons. Son: Brad Under Bustle, the Cajuns have been .500 or better at home in six of his seven seasons. Louisiana went 4-1 at home in 2008, giving Bustle a 20-18 (.526) career record at Cajun Field. By comparison, the Cajuns were 6-19 (.240) at home Education from 1997-01.  Clemson, 1976 In addition to raised expectations, Bustle has brought professionalism and discipline to the program. From 2002-08, the Cajuns 525 penalties are the Playing Experience fewest in the and UL boasts the fewest penalties per game  Clemson, (, 1973-76) over that span. The fans have also taken notice, as 651,977 have attended games since 2002 for an average of over 17,000 per game. UL has topped 100,000 fans in a season twice Noteworthy since 2004. The Bustle-era has seen three of the 15 biggest crowds in Cajun  Captured the 2005 Sun Belt Championship with a season-ending Field history, including the third largest crowd ever. UL owns the Sun Belt record five-game winning streak for largest home stadium crowd (33,828) and largest conference game attendance  First career win came on September 21, 2002 with a 34-0 win over (29,031). The Cajuns led the SBC in attendance in 2004 and 2008. UAB at Cajun Field UL began 2003 with an attendance of 24,211 vs. Louisiana Tech, the largest  Finished second in the Sun Belt in 2003 and 2008 crowd in seven seasons. Then, in 2004, UL saw a crowd of 25,083 for the Sun Belt  UL won six straight home games between the 2003-04 seasons opener vs. Middle Tennessee and a five-game total of 107,006, the most since 1996 and has been .500 or better at home in six of seven seasons and the eighth best average (21,401) in Cajun Field history. In 2005, UL played  Over 650,000 have attended games since 2002 for an average of before a homecoming crowd of 21,204 en route to a solid two-season average more than 17,000 per game. UL has topped 100,000 fans in a of 19,496 – the best two year average at Cajun Field since 1992-93. In 2006, the Cajuns homecoming crowd increased to 22,093, marking the third straight season season twice since 2004 with 20,000+ fans for homecoming. Since 2004, the Cajuns have averaged  Since 2002, the Cajuns 525 penalties are the fewest in the Sun Belt 21,548 on homecoming. Conference and also the fewest penalties per game in that span The Cajuns went 6-5 (.546) in 2005 to mark UL’s first winning record since  The Cajuns running game has been ranked seventh in the nation 1995. Along with a winning season in 2005 came a share of the Sun Belt in 2005, 2007 and 2008 and 11th in 2006. Conference championship. After starting 1-5 (0-2), Louisiana roared back into  44 players have been named to the All-SBC Team under Bustle the SBC race with a come-from-behind road win at Middle Tennessee. From there  18 Cajuns coached by Bustle have either been drafted or signed came a homecoming win over Troy in overtime and a second comeback road win, free agent contracts in the NFL this time at North . A Senior Day victory over International set-up the  Bustle coached Jesse Newman, who was the third overall pick in season finale at Louisiana-Monroe. The Cajuns rocked the Indians 54-21, claiming the 2008 League Draft the first school title since the 1994 Big West crown. Bustle was rewarded with a two-year contract extension following the 2005  Tyrell Fenroy (2005-08) became just the seventh player in NCAA campaign, which lengthens his contract through 2010. history with four 1,000-yard rushing seasons 74

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Rickey Bustle Year-by-Year

as Head Coach coaching staff Year School Overall Sun Belt Notes 2002 Louisiana 3-9 2-4 2003 Louisiana 4-8 4-3 Finished Second in Sun Belt Conference 2004 Louisiana 4-7 2-5 Team flagged for just 61 penalties - the lowest since 1990 2005 Louisiana 6-5 5-2 First Sun Belt Football Championship in school history 2006 Louisiana 6-6 3-4 First Back-to-Back six-win seasons since 1994-95 2007 Louisiana 3-9 3-4 2008 Louisiana 6-6 5-2 Finished Second in Sun Belt Conference Seven Seasons 32-50 24-24 as Assistant Coach Year(s) School Position Postseason 1977-78 Clemson Graduate Assistant 1977 (vs. Pitt); (vs. Ohio St.) 1979 Gardner-Webb Defensive Coordinator 1980-81 East Carolina Defensive Backs 1982 East Carolina Wide Receivers 1983 Arizona (USFL) Running Backs 1984-85 ULM Running Backs 1986 ULM /Offensive Coor. 1987-92 Quarterbacks/Wide Receivers 1993 Virginia Tech Quarterbacks/Offensive Coor. 1993 (vs. Indiana) 1994 South Carolina Quarterbacks/Offensive Coor. 1994 Carquest Bowl (vs. West Virginia) 1995-01 Virginia Tech Quarterbacks/Offensive Coor. 1995 (vs. Texas); 1996 (vs. Nebraska); 1997 Gator Bowl (vs. UNC); 1998 (vs. Alabama); * (vs. Florida St.); 2000 Gator Bowl (vs. Clemson); * - National Championship Game 2001 Gator Bowl (vs. Florida State)

During his tenure at UL, 18 of Bustle’s players route to a second place finish in the Sun Belt. on Tech’s career list for touchdown passes and have either been drafted or signed NFL contracts, More importantly, Bustle’s popularity across guided players who have accounted for eight of including Charles Tillman and Ike Taylor. Both were Acadiana had a significant impact in the stands. the Hokies’ Top 10 all-time single-season offensive selected in the 2003 NFL Draft and both have played As a result, the Cajuns’ season ticket base rose by totals and seven of Tech’s Top 10 all-time single in the . Taylor signed a five-year, $22.5 substantial amounts. season passing totals. million contract extension in Sept. 2006 that included The 1999 Hokies averaged a national-best 41.4 a $6.4 million signing bonus. In addition, 10 players The Ragin’ Cajuns have been bowl eligible points per game, as Tech played in the national have been invited to play in post-season all-star in three of the past four seasons and have championship game. bowl games, with a handful of those players earning led the Sun Belt Conference in attendance In Bustle’s first seven seasons as offensive multiple invitations. during the 2004 and 2008 seasons. coordinator, the Hokies fielded seven of the The Summerville, S.C., native, became the 24th eight highest-scoring teams in school history. head coach in Louisiana’s Ragin’ Cajuns football For seven seasons prior to his appointment as head The team posted a 67-17 record and won three history on December 13, 2001. coach of the Cajuns, Bustle served as offensive Big East Conference championships. VT went to Bustle earned his first collegiate victory as a head coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Va. Tech. a every year he served as offensive coach on Sept. 21, 2002 with a 34-0 victory over UAB. With the Hokies, Bustle developed some of the finest coordinator, winning the 1993 Independence Louisiana held the Blazers to just eight first downs quarterbacks the world has seen in Bowl, 1995 Sugar Bowl, 1998 Music City Bowl and and only 94 yards passing. recent years. 2001 Gator Bowl. In 2002, Bustle helped the Cajuns to their first The list includes former 49ers Jim Bustle spent all but one season at Va. Tech from winning record at Cajun Field in six seasons with Druckenmiller and quarterback 1987-2001, leaving the Hokies in 1994 for a one- impressive back-to-back victories over Sun Belt foes Michael Vick. Vick was the first overall selection in the year stint as the offensive coordinator and QB’s Idaho and Arkansas State. 2001 NFL Draft. coach at South Carolina. While at SC, Bustle helped In 2003, UL won four of their last five games en In fact, Bustle coached the top three quarterbacks the Gamecocks go from a 4-7 record in 1993 to a 7-5 record and a Carquest Bowl Championship. From 1987-92, he was the quarterbacks and receivers coach at Tech before moving to offensive coordinator and QB’s coach in ‘93. His ties to Louisiana include a three-year stint at ULM from 1984-86, where he started as the running backs coach for two seasons before becoming the offensive coordinator and QB’s coach. He has also had coaching stints with East Carolina as a wide receivers and secondary coach (1980-82) and the USFL’s as a running backs coach (1983). He broke into the full- time coaching ranks as the defensive coordinator at Gardner-Webb in 1979. Bustle is a 1976 graduate of Clemson, where he received a bachelor’s degree in parks and recreation administration. He was a four-year letterwinner as a wide receiver for the Tigers. As a graduate assistant coach, Bustle earned 27 hours toward a master’s degree in Special Education. Bustle’s wife, Lynn, of Charleston, S.C., received her PhD. in curriculum and instruction from Virginia Tech in December 1997. She currently is a tenured professor at UL in the Visual Arts Department in the College of the Arts. They have a son, Brad, who is an All-Sun Belt offensive lineman at UL. 75

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Bustle vs. the Opposition Bustle’s Discipline Since 2002, Rickey Bustle’s squads have seen the fewest penalty flags in the Sun Belt Conference. Not vs. FBS Schools (formerly I-A) only do the Cajuns lead the league in the fewest total penalties, UL also leads with a league-low 6.40 Arkansas State 4-2 penalties per game. In fact, only one other Sun Belt school has averaged fewer than 6.5 penalties per Arkansas 0-1 game. In 2004, Louisiana was flagged for only 61 infractions - the lowest total for the Cajuns since 1990. Eastern Michigan 1-1 Total Penalties by the Sun Belt Conference Florida Atlantic 1-3 School 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Total Avg./Gm Florida International 6-0 Louisiana 70 83 61 72 70 84 85 525 6.40 (82) Houston 1-2 Troy 65 81 76 71 79 86 88 546 6.42 (85) coaching staff Middle Tennessee 84 89 86 89 72 78 68 566 6.82 (83) Idaho 2-1 FIU 89 101 53 85 87 73 105 593 7.41 (80) Illinois 0-1 Florida Atlantic 91 113 115 77 70 84 96 646 7.51 (86) Kansas State 0-2 North Texas 105 114 92 90 76 99 79 655 7.71 (85) Kent State 1-0 Arkansas State 99 107 95 121 69 84 84 659 7.85 (84) ULM 116 96 95 94 85 100 82 668 8.15 (82) Louisiana Tech 0-2 LSU 0-2 Middle Tennessee 5-2 Ragin’ Cajuns that have Signed NFL Contracts under Bustle Minnesota 0-2 Year Player Position NFL Team New Mexico State 1-2 2003 Charles Tillman North Texas 3-4 2003 Ike Taylor Cornerback Ohio 0-1 2003 Walter Sampson Oklahoma State 0-1 2004 William Delahoussaye Deep Snapper South Carolina 0-2 2004 Fred Stamps Wide Receiver Southern Miss 0-2 2004 Wendall Williams Safety Tennessee 0-1 2005 C.C. Brown Safety Texas 0-1 2005 Cornerback Texas A&M 0-2 2006 D’Anthony Batiste Offensive Line Troy 1-4 2006 Bill Sampy Wide Receiver UAB 1-0 2007 Jerry Babb Quarterback UCF 0-2 2007 Michael Adams Cornerback ULM 2-5 2007 Joe Bradley UTEP 0-1 2008 Rodney Hardeway Defensive End St. Louis Rams 2008 Kyle Ward Cornerback Green Bay Packers vs. FCS Schools (formerly I-AA) 2009 Jason Chery Wide Receiver McNeese State 0-1 2009 Michael Desormeaux Safety A&T 1-0 2009 Tyrell Fenroy Chicago Bears Northwestern State 2-0

Ragin’ Cajuns Invited to Play in Postseason Bowl Games under Bustle Name (Pos.) Bowl Game (NFL Team) Charles Tillman, CB 2003 Hula Bowl; 2003 Rotary Gridiron Classic College All-Star Game (Chicago Bears) Ike Taylor, CB 2003 Hula Bowl (Pittsburgh Steelers) C.C. Brown, S 2005 Hula Bowl (Houston Texans) Bill Sampy, WR 2005 Magnolia Grid Iron Classic; 2006 Las Vegas All-American Classic (Philadelphia Eagles) Jerry Babb, QB 2006 Magnolia Grid Iron Classic (Green Bay Packers) Brandon Cox, OT 2006 Magnolia Grid Iron Classic Michael Adams, CB 2007 Inta Juice North-South All-Star Classic (Arizona Cardinals) Lamar Morgan, S 2008 Texas vs. the Nation All-Star Bowl Kyle Ward, CB 2008 Texas vs. the Nation All-Star Bowl (Green Bay Packers) Jason Chery, WR/KR 2009 Texas vs. the Nation All-Star Bowl (Carolina Panthers) Sun Belt Honors under Bustle Player of the Year (preseason & postseason) Offensive Player of the Year Freshman of the Year 44 All-Sun Belt Awards 40 Player of the Week Awards 76

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Gerald Broussard

Gerald Broussard reclaimed a coaching position at his alma mater in 2008 to coach the defensive line. Broussard, who has been involved with coaching for The Broussard File more than 25 years, had been away from Cajuns football for nearly a decade. From 1986-98 he worked at Louisiana under then-head coach Nelson Stokley. During that tenure, Broussard helped guide the Cajuns to seven winning seasons and a pair of Big West Conference Championships. He served as the offensive line coach from 1986-91 before moving to tackles and tight ends from 1992- Defensive Line Coach 94. Broussard then coached a wide receivers unit from 1995-98 that was led by standout Brandon Stokley. In 1996, Broussard’s receiving corps set the school Louisiana, ‘84 record for receiving yards with 3,076. Second Season Before returning to the Cajuns, the Lafayette native spent the last three seasons as the offensive coordinator at Stephen F. Austin. In 2005-06 he coached the Personal offensive line and tight ends, and in 2007 the H-backs and fullbacks. During his first season with the ‘Jacks, Broussard’s offense finished 13th in the nation in Born: October 4, 1961 passing and 21st in total offense. The team surrendered only 16 sacks in 2005, Hometown: Lafayette, La. despite throwing the ball an average of 43 times per game. Six ‘Jacks received Wife: Julie All- recognition. Broussard spent the prior four seasons with McNeese State, where he served Son: John Joseph as offensive line coach and recruiting coordinator. The Cowboys won or shared three straight conference titles with Broussard on the staff and were the top Education scoring team in the SLC in 2002, averaging 31.9 points per game.  Louisiana, 1984 Broussard’s coaching career started in 1984 as a graduate assistant/tight ends coach for the Cajuns under Sam Robertson. He was a three-year letterwinner at offensive line for the Cajuns from 1979- Playing Experience 83. Broussard was the recipient of the J.C. “Dutch” Reinhardt Award in 1983 for  Louisiana (offensive line, 1979-83) comeback athlete, the same year in which he was named team captain. In 1984, he graduated with a degree in Business Management. In 1995, Broussard was Coaching Experience named to the Cajuns first team All 25-Year Team by the Lafayette Daily Advertiser. 2008- Louisiana, Defensive Line Broussard was a standout football and baseball player at Lafayette High School where he was inducted into the Lions Hall of Fame. 2007 Stephen F. Austin, Offensive Coor./H-backs & FB’s He and his wife, Julie, are the parents of a son, John Joseph. 2005-06 Stephen F. Austin, Offensive Coor./O-Line & TE’s 2001-04 McNeese State, Recruiting Coor./Offensive Line 2000 Tennessee-Martin, OL & Strength Coach 1999 Scottsdale CC, Off. Coor./Recruiting Coor./QB’s 1995-98 Louisiana, Wide Receivers 1992-94 Louisiana, Tackles & Tight Ends 1986-91 Louisiana, Offensive Line 1985 West Alabama, Offensive Line 1984 Louisiana, Graduate Asst./Tight Ends Noteworthy Coached UL WR’s from 1995-98 that included Brandon Stokley. In 1996, set the school record for receiving yards with 3,076. Recruiting Area West Louisiana and East Texas/Houston 77

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Hurlie Brown

Hurlie Brown began coaching the entire Cajuns secondary in 2008 after having worked exclusively with the in 2007. The Brown File In 2008, Brown helped safety Derik Keyes earn All-Sun Belt honors in his first season as a full-time starter. The year prior, Brown tutored a mixture of inexperienced and veteran corners, including Kyle Ward, who signed a free agent contract with the Green Bay Packers. Brown joined Rickey Bustle’s staff after serving as defensive backs coach at Secondary Coach Florida International from 2001 through 2006. His wealth of experience at both the major college and professional levels got the attention of Bustle. Miami (Fla.), ‘91 While at FIU, Brown teamed with current Cajuns defensive coordinator Kevin Third Season Fouquier to lead FIU’s fourth ranked pass defense in 2005, which was bested by only Virginia Tech, Wisconsin and Louisiana State. Personal Brown’s disciples at FIU include Greg Moss, a priority free-agent signing of the Born: June 21, 1969 Atlanta Falcons and Kevin Timothee a free agent with the , New York Giants and NFL Europe’s Amsterdam Admirals. Hometown: Merritt Island, Fla. Brown has seven years of professional playing experience including one year Wife: Tawny with the Washington Redskins and one year with the San Francisco 49ers. He Children: Julian, Franchesca, Alexis, Chelsea & Janeroe spent his college playing career under Jimmy Johnson and at the (1988-91) and won two national championships. Brown was signed as a free agent in 1992 by the Redskins and later signed with Education the 49ers. He went to play for the , Texans  Miami (Fla.), 1991 and the of the from 1993-97. Following his CFL career, he joined the coaching ranks at Dillard High School in Playing Experience Fort Lauderdale in May 1998. In May 1999, Brown returned to his prep alma mater,  Montreal Alouettes, CFL (/, 1996) Merritt Island High School, serving as special teams coor./defensive backs coach before joining FIU in 2001.  , CFL (linebacker, 1995) He served as an undergraduate assistant to Erickson, coaching defensive backs  Sacramento Gold Miners, CFL (linebacker, 1994) at Miami in 1992. Brown coached the defensive secondary under Erickson and  San Francisco 49ers, NFL (linebacker, 1993) defensive coordinator Sonny Lubick. Brown was a football and academic standout at Merritt Island High School,  Washington Redskins, NFL (linebacker, 1992) where he graduated in May 1987 and later earned a scholarship to Miami.  Miami (Fla.), NCAA (linebacker, 1988-91) Coaching Experience 2008- Louisiana, Secondary 2007 Louisiana, Cornerbacks 2001-06 Flordia International, Defensive Backs 1999-00 Merritt Island HS, Special Teams/Defensive Backs 1998 Dillard (Fla.) HS, Defensive Backs Noteworthy Played at Miami under Jimmy Johnson and Dennis Erickson, winning two national championships…Spent two seasons in the NFL, followed by three years in the CFL. Recruiting Area South Florida 78

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Kevin Fouquier

Kevin Fouquier came home to Louisiana in 2007 to serve in the role of Cajuns defensive coordinator. In his first season, four players on Fouquier’s defense earned The Fouquier File All-Sun Belt honors, including true freshman Grant Fleming. Fleming became the first Cajuns freshman on defense to ever earn a spot on an all-conference team. In addition, defensive end Rodney Hardeway (St. Louis Rams) and cornerback Kyle Defensive Coordinator Ward (Green Bay Packers) signed NFL free agent contracts. The Cajuns saw two more players earn All-Sun Belt accolades in 2008. Fouquier came to UL after having served as defensive coordinator/defensive line coach at FIU in 2006. In his only season at FIU, Fouquier helped the Golden Louisiana, ‘89 Panthers defense improve in six key statistical categories from the previous year. Third Season FIU led the Sun Belt in total defense and ranked 27th in the nation in 2006 – just one year after finishing 76th in the nation in total defense during the 2005 Personal campaign. FIU’s fourth ranked pass defense, up from 52nd in 2005, led the SBC Born: June 24, 1965 and was bested by only Virginia Tech, Wisconsin and Louisiana State. In addition, the Golden Panthers led the nation in tackles for loss. FIU also Hometown: Franklin, La. improved its rush defense, and pass efficiency defense. Wife: Christine Prior to his stint at FIU, Fouquier spent five seasons at Middle Tennessee, the Children: Kevin, Victoria, Analise & Carmen-Louise last three as assistant head coach and recruiting coordinator. He coached the for three seasons and the defensive linemen for two seasons. The Blue Raiders shared the SBC title during his first season, 2001, while their Education scoring defense led the SBC, and was 17th in the nation, during his final season.  Louisiana, 1989 No stranger to Louisiana, Fouquier, a Franklin native, is a 1989 Louisiana graduate. He was a student assistant coach throughout his undergraduate years, 1985-89, Playing Experience as the Cajuns went 29-26 during that span – including four straight winnings seasons under head coach Nelson Stokley.  Louisiana (walk-on , 1984) Four seasons removed from a brief stretch as defensive coordinator at Teurlings High School in the spring of 1991, Fouquier would land at Louisiana Tech. He Coaching Experience was the defensive line coach for five seasons from 1995-99, adding recruiting 2008- Louisiana, Defensive Coordinator coordinator responsibilities in 1998. Fouquier is married to the former Christine Rodriquez of El Paso, Texas. They 2007 Louisiana, Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers have four children; Kevin, Victoria, Analise and Carmen-Louise. 2006 Florida Int’l, Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line 2003-05 Middle Tennessee, Recruiting Coor./Linebackers 2001-02 Middle Tennessee, Defensive Line 2000 Central Arkansas, Defensive Coordinator 1995-99 Louisiana Tech, Defensive Line 1993-95 Sam Houston State, Defensive Line 1991-93 Texas A&M, Graduate Assistant 1991 Teurlings Catholic (La.) HS, Defensive Coor. 1990 UTEP, Graduate Assistant Noteworthy Recruited and/or coached 16 NFL Players...Coached two Sun Belt Defensive Players of the Year. Recruiting Area Acadiana 79

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Ron Hudson

Ron Hudson holds many responsibilities, serving as offensive coordinator and offensive line coach. Since 2005, the Cajuns have produced one of the most The Hudson File dominating running games in the nation. The Cajuns running game ranked 7th in 2005, 2007 and 2008 and 11th in 2006. Hudson tutored an offensive line in 2005 that helped set a school record with Offensive Coordinator 2,797 rushing yards and 34 rushing touchdowns. In addition, UL allowed only nine Offensive Line Coach sacks - the fourth best total in the country. That rushing record didn’t stand long, as Hudson helped the 2007 Cajuns run Muskingum College, ‘87 for 3,019, including 1,000-yard rushing performances from quarterback Michael Fifth Season Desormeaux and running back Tyrell Fenroy. Louisiana became the first team in Sun Belt history to ever rush for over 3,000 yards. The offensive line ranked 19th nationally in fewest sacks allowed. Personal The school rushing record was broken again in 2008 (3,164 yards), with Fenroy Born: November 5, 1964 becoming just the seventh player in NCAA history with four 1,000-yard rushing Hometown: Columbus, Ohio seasons and Desormeaux becoming just the eighth quarterback in NCAA history Wife: Melissa with back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing seasons. Children: Mackenzie, Spencer & David In four seasons, Hudson has seen 10 All-Sun Belt performers along the offensive line, including three-time All-SBC tackle Jesse Newman. Newman was the third Education overall selection in the 2008 Canadian Football League Draft.  Muskingum College, 1987; Louisville, 1991 Hudson came to UL after serving as the offensive line coach at Texas A&M- Kingsville, where he coached three all-conference players, including Roy Stroud, Playing Experience who was a Division II All-American. In addition, TAMU-Kingsville was ranked as  Muskingum College (offensive lineman, 1983-86) one of the top five Division II programs in the nation. A native of Columbus, Ohio, Hudson received bachelor’s degrees in physical Coaching Experience education and history from Muskingum College in New Concord, Ohio in 1987. 2008 Louisiana, Offensive Coor./O-Line He led the Fighting Muskies to a 29-10 record during his four years, the winningest 2007 Louisiana, Asst. Head Coach/Offensive Line stretch in school history. Hudson earned all-conference honors as a junior and 2005-06 Louisiana, Offensive Line senior and an academic all-conference accolade as a senior. 2004 Texas A&M-Kingsville, Offensive Line He and his wife Melissa are the proud parents of three children, daughter 2003 UTEP, Recruiting Coor./Defensive Line Mackenzie and sons Spencer and David. 2001-02 UTEP, Tight Ends 2000 Bowling Green, Offensive Line 1998-99 Southeast Missouri State, Offensive Line 1997 Kent State, Tight Ends/Special Teams 1996 Lenoir Rhyne, Recruiting Coor./Offensive Line 1995 The Citadel, Tight Ends 1994 Urbana, Recruiting Coor./Offensive Line 1992-93 Illinois State, Tight Ends 1991 Louisville, Graduate Assistant Noteworthy Coached the Saints offensive line at Saints training camp in Jackson, Miss., in 2008 as part of the NFL’s Coaching Fellowship Program. Recruiting Area Acadiana 80

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Justin Lustig

Justin Lustig was added to the football coaching staff in 2009. He will coach the running backs and special teams. The Lustig File Lustig comes to the Cajuns from Eastern Illinois, where he also coached the running backs and special teams. Under Lustig, the Panthers produced a different 1,000-yard rusher in each of his Special Teams Coordinator three seasons. He tutored Vincent Webb in 2006 to a 1,439-yard rushing season Running Backs Coach and coached Ademola Adeniji, who ran for 1,287 yards and 15 touchdowns in 2007. Last season, EIU saw Travorus Bess rush for 1,086 yards. Bucknell, ‘00 In 2008, the Panthers were 11th in the FCS in punt returns and led their First Season conference in punting, punt returns and kickoff coverage. Lustig’s special teams unit ranked among the nation’s best in 2007 with freshman Kevin Cook ranking 4th in the nation in punting and earning honorable Personal mention All-America honors. During that season, the Panthers special teams Born: March 29, 1978 returned one kickoff for a TD, blocked one punt for a TD and blocked one field Hometown: Erie, Pa. goal. EIU ranked 4th nationally in net punting and 18th in kickoff returns. Wife: Beth During the 2006 season, EIU ranked 18th nationally kick return defense. Prior to joining the EIU staff, Lustig coached defensive backs and special teams Sons: Sam & Henry for two years (2004-05) at Christopher Newport University, a NCAA Division III program in Newport News, Va. His 2005 team blocked 11 kicks and scored six Education touchdowns as the Captains ranked either first or second in every special teams  Bucknell, 2000; George Washington, 2002 category in the USA South Atlantic Conference. In total, he coached eight All- Conference players including the 2005 Conference Defensive Player of the Year. Playing Experience In 2003 he coached cornerbacks at Villanova University which was ranked as high as No. 4 in that year’s NCAA I-AA football poll.  Bucknell (defensive back, 1997-00) Lustig began his coaching career at Christopher Newport in 2001, serving as the team’s recruiting coordinator and secondary coach for two seasons. Coaching Experience A four year starter at Bucknell University (1997-2000), Lustig was a team captain 2009- Louisiana, Special Teams Coor./Running Backs at cornerback and safety. He also holds a masters degree in education and human 2006-08 Eastern Illinios, Special Teams Coor./Running Backs development from George Washington University. 2004-05 Christopher Newport, Special Teams Coor./DB’s Lustig and his wife Beth have two sons, Sam and Henry. 2003 Villanova, Cornerbacks 2001-02 Christopher Newport, Recruiting Coor./DB’s Noteworthy While at Eastern Illinois, Lustig helped the Panthers produce a different 1,000-yard rusher in each of his three seasons...The 2005 Christopher Newport special teams blocked 11 kicks and scored six touchdowns as the Captains ranked either first or second in every special teams category in the USA South Atlantic Conference...Was a four year starter at cornerback and safety for Bucknell University (1997-2000) and was named team captain. Recruiting Area Houston/South Texas 81

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Daryl Mason

Daryl Mason is an experienced coach who has spent over a decade coaching in the state of Louisiana, including each year since 2000. He joined Rickey Bustle’s The Mason File staff after serving as wide receivers coach at Tulane from 2004 through 2006. Mason helped Jason Chery earn All-Sun Belt honors in 2008, as Chery vaulted into the Cajuns top 10 in career receiving yards. Student-Athlete Development Coor. In 2007, 16 different Cajuns made at least one reception, while 18 different Wide Receivers Coach players caught at least one pass in 2008. Both seasons, UL ranked in the top five in the nation in terms of spreading the ball around. Arkansas, ‘83 At Tulane, Mason’s receiving corps managed to amass over 2,000 yards receiving Third Season each season and nearly hit 3,000 yards receiving in 2006, accumulating 2,958 yards. He coached three All-Conference USA receivers, including standout Jeremy Personal Williams, who was named honorable-mention Freshman All-American by The Born: October 27, 1960 Sporting News. Mason also coached who went on to become Hometown: Little Rock, Ark. the Green Wave’s all-time leader in touchdown catches and was a fourth-round draft choice of the Tennessee Titans in the 2005 NFL Draft. Wife: Denise Prior to joining the Tulane staff, Mason completed his third stint at Northwestern Children: Alex, Delichia, Derrick & Molly State where he was the offensive coordinator and receivers coach for two seasons (2002-2003), helping the Demons to the I-AA playoffs in 2002. His 2003 NSU Education offense broke the school record for points in a season.  Arkansas, 1983 He spent the 2001 season as receivers coach at Louisiana-Monroe. Before returning to Louisiana in 2000, Mason spent four seasons at East Playing Experience Tennessee State. His ETSU receivers set 12 school records and B.J. Adigun earned  (tight end, 1978-81) I-AA All-American honors in 1997 after posting 1,380 yards on 72 catches.  , USFL (tight end, 1983-85) Mason was a 1977 prep All-American at Little Rock’s Parkview High School and  , USFL (tight end, 1986) was named Arkansas’ high school Athlete of the Year in 1978. He was a three-year starter at tight end for head coach at Arkansas from 1978-81. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Arkansas in 1983 and began his coaching Coaching Experience 2007- Louisiana, Wide Receivers career in 1984 on Holtz’ staff at Minnesota working as a graduate assistant. 2004-06 Tulane, Wide Receivers 2002-03 Northwestern State, Offensive Coor./Receivers 2001 Louisiana-Monroe, Wide Receivers 2000 Northwestern State, Wide Receivers 1999 Cheyney (Pa.) University, Offensive Coordinator 1995-98 East Tennessee State, Wide Receivers 1994 Idaho State, Outside Linebackers 1993 UNLV, Tight Ends 1990-93 Northwestern State, Wide Receivers 1989 Weber State, Wide Receivers 1987-88 Missouri State, Wide Receivers 1984 Minnesota, Graduate Assistant Noteworthy Played for Lou Holtz at Arkansas from 1978-81. Recruiting Area Louisiana 82

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Jorge Munoz

Jorge Munoz was added to the Cajuns staff as the Quarterbacks Coach and Passing Game Coordinator in 2008. One of his main responsibilities includes play The Munoz File calling. In his first season calling plays, the Cajuns offense ranked 13th in the nation and was 24th overall in scoring. In 2008, Munoz helped Michael Desormeaux record the second most yards of Passing Game Coordinator total offense in school history. As a result, Desormeaux was named the 2008 Sun Belt Conference Offensive Player of the Year. Quarterbacks Coach The Cajuns “Play Station” attack of 2008 shattered the school record for total offense with 5,390 yards, besting the 1995 record of 4,780 yards. Bethany College, ‘98 Prior to UL, Munoz was on the staff at Eastern Illinois for three seasons. Second Season He was promoted to Offensive Coordinator at EIU in March of 2007 after being named co-Offensive Coordinator during the summer of 2006. Under Munoz’s Personal direction, the Panthers proceeded to run a more diverse offense in 2006 with four Born: June 9, 1974 players earning first team All- honors on offense including OVC co-Offensive Player of the Year Vincent Webb and third team All-American Hometown: , Calif. Micah Rucker. Wife: Erin The Panthers ranked 18th in the nation in run offense and either ranked first or Children: Ava & Alex second in the OVC in rushing offense, total offense and passing efficiency. EIU’s offense in 2007 had a 1,000 yard rusher for the fourth straight season with five Panthers earning first team All-OVC honors and three players earning Education honorable mention All-America honors. In 2007, EIU ranked 33rd in the nation in  Bethany College, 1998 scoring and 36th in the country in rushing yards. Prior to Eastern Illinois, Munoz spent two seasons as the wide receivers coach at Charleston Southern (2003-04). During the 2004 season, Charleston Southern Playing Experience wide receivers ranked first, second and fourth in the Big South Conference. The  Bethany College (quarterback, 1995-96) Buccaneers passing offense ranked first in the Big South and 17th in the NCAA.  Albany Firebirds, AFL (quarterback, 1997-98) A 1998 graduate of Bethany College, Munoz was a two-time All-American quarterback. He went on to play one year in the with the Albany (NY) Firebirds. He was also a multi-sport standout at San Diego Hilltop Coaching Experience High School. 2008- Louisiana, Passing Game Coor./Quarterbacks He and his wife Erin, have two children - Ava and Alex. 2006-07 Eastern Illinois, Offensive Coor./Quarterbacks 2005 Eastern Illinois, Wide Receivers 2003-04 Charleston Southern, Wide Receivers 2001-02 Anderson University, Offensive Coor./Quarterbacks 1999-00 Southeastern Missouri, Wide Receivers 1998 Bethany College, Quarterbacks/Wide Receivers Noteworthy Tutored Cajuns Michael Desormeaux to 2008 Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Year honors...While at EIU, the Panthers advanced to the first round of the NCAA FCS playoffs and were ranked in the Top 20 all three seasons. Recruiting Area Mississippi, Alabama and Florida panhandle 83

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Tim Rebowe

Tim Rebowe has strong ties to the state of Louisiana, having coached his entire career in the Pelican State. Rebowe coached the Ragin’ Cajuns safeties from 2004- The Rebowe File 07 and began tutoring the linebackers in 2008. For the past two seasons, Rebowe guided Antwyne Zanders to All-Sun Belt accolades. Zanders led the team in tackles during the 2007 and 2008 season. Pro Liason The Cajuns pass defense had a stellar first year under Rebowe, finishing with Linebackers Coach a No. 11 national ranking in passing yards allowed. Both of Rebowe’s starting safeties in 2004 advanced to the NFL. Louisiana State, ‘87 Rebowe coached strong safety C.C. Brown (101 tackles), who was drafted by the Houston Texans in the 2004 NFL Draft, and free safety Antwain Spann, who signed Sixth Season as a free agent with the New York Giants. Spann played in NFL Europe and is now with the New England Patriots. Personal In 2005, the Cajuns pass defense was 23rd nationally, allowing only 190 yards per Born: February 25, 1963 game despite opponents facing an uphill climb in eight games. The Cajuns trailed after three quarters just twice in 2005. Hometown: Norco, La. Rebowe has also coached a pair of exemplary student-athletes in Lamar Morgan, Wife: Kim a NFF Hampshire Honor Society member and a Draddy Award semifinalist, and Children: Samantha & Tyler Johnny Felders, currently coaching at Istrouma High School. Rebowe came to UL after three seasons as cornerbacks coach at ULM. Prior to his stint with the Warhawks, Rebowe spent six years at Nicholls State Education where he served as defensive backs coach (1995-2000), special teams’ coordinator  Louisiana State, 1987 (1995-98), recruiting coordinator (1998-2000), and wide receivers coach (2000). In 1996, the Colonels pass efficiency defense ranked seventh nationally in I-AA. Bowl Experience The native of Norco, La., began his coaching career in 1987 at his alma mater, .  NCAA Division I Championship Playoffs (1996) His ties to the Cajuns began in 1994 when former Destrehan High star Damon Mason transferred to Louisiana from Jones County JC. Mason would go on to Coaching Experience have one of the best careers by a defensive back in Cajuns history. 2008- Louisiana, Linebackers Rebowe earned his bachelor of science in physical education from Louisiana State University in 1987. He is married to the former Kim Robichaux and they have 2004-07 Louisiana, Safeties a daughter, Samantha, and a son, Tyler. 2001-03 ULM, Cornerbacks 2000 Nicholls State, Receivers/Recruiting Coordinator 1995-99 Nicholls State, DBs/Special Teams/Recruiting Coor. 1992-94 Destrehan (La.) HS, Head Coach 1988-91 Destrehan (La.) HS, Defensive Backs/Special Teams Noteworthy While at Destrehan High School, Rebowe coached current NFL defensive back (), former Green Bay Packer and former Cajuns great and Arena Football League star Damon Mason. Recruiting Area Louisiana

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Troy Wingerter

Former Cajuns standout Troy Wingerter is the longest tenured coach on the football staff, having begun his career with the athletic department in 1997. The Wingerter File Wingerter has served in the role of Cajuns’ tight ends coach and recruiting coordinator since 2002. Assistant Head Coach He coached the defensive ends in 2001 under then-head coach Jerry Baldwin. Recruiting Coordinator He was the tight ends coach as a graduate assistant from 1997-99 under both Fullbacks & Tight Ends Coach Nelson Stokley and Baldwin. Since 1997, Wingerter has helped the tight ends become a frequent red zone Louisiana, ‘93 target for Cajuns quarterbacks. Cajuns tight ends have caught 19 touchdown Ninth Season passes over that span, including five in 2008 by freshman Ladarius Green. Green posted a solid frosh campaign, catching 22 passes for 268 yards - ranking Personal third on the team in receptions and second in receiving yards. Born: July 19, 1969 Wingerted tutored a pair of red zone targets in Kevin Belton and Luke Aubrey in 2007 and 2008, respectively. Both players had six receptions, but three went for Hometown: New Orleans, La. touchdowns. Wife: Cydra Wingerter coached Josh Joerg during his All-Sun Belt season in 2002. Sons: Holden and Aiden After earning his undergraduate degree in 1993, Wingerter embarked on a four- year career in corporate business working in Lafayette, New Orleans, Colorado Education and Montana.  Louisiana, 1993; Louisiana, 1999 A native of New Orleans, Wingerter was a first-team All-Louisiana selection and an All-South Independent pick as a senior in 1991. He helped guide the Cajuns to Playing Experience three straight winning seasons during his first three years from 1987-89 and was a permanent team captain as a senior.  Louisiana (offensive lineman, 1987-90) In addition, he was selected as a member of the All-Time Louisiana-Lafayette football team as compiled by the Lafayette Daily Advertiser. Coaching Experience Upon his return to UL, Wingerter earned a master’s degree in education. 2002- Louisiana, Recruiting Coordinator/Tight Ends Wingerter was born July 19, 1969. He and his wife, Cydra, have two sons, Holden 2001 Louisiana, Defensive Ends and Aiden. 1997-99 Louisiana, Graduate Assistant Noteworthy Wingerter was an All-South Independent selection as a senior in 1991...He was also a first team All-Louisiana pick during his senior season...He was named to the All-Time Louisiana- Lafayette football team by the Lafayette Daily Advertiser...He is the longest tenured coach on the football staff...Since 1997, Wingerter has helped the tight ends become a frequent red zone target for Cajuns quarterbacks...Cajuns tight ends have caught 10 touchdown passes, including three in 2007 by senior Kevin Belton. Recruiting Area New Orleans 85

www.ragincajuns.com Louisiana football...... Geaux Cajuns! strength & conditioning STAFF

rob Jake PhILLIPS RAYBURN strength & conditioning strength & conditioning Alma Mater: Tennessee-Martin, 1995 Alma Mater: Tennessee-Martin, 2001 Joined UL Staff: 2005 Joined UL Staff: 2006 Born: December 3, 1971 Born: April 6, 1979 Hometown: Memphis, Tenn. Hometown: Martin, Tenn.

coaching staff LOUISIANA RAGIN’ CAJUNS LOUISIANA RAGIN’ CAJUNS Rob Phillips enters his fifth season as UL’s head strength and conditioning coach. Jake Rayburn enters his fourth season as assistant strength and conditioning coach. Phillips came to UL after spending the previous 5 years as an assistant coach with the He assists Coach Phillips in the day-to-day development and implementation of the NFL’s (2001-2005). off-season, summer, and in-season workouts for the Cajuns football team. His other Phillips, began his career as a graduate assistant at the duties at UL include overseeing the strength and conditioning programs for baseball, (1995-1997). His next stop was at Western Carolina University where he took on the softball, men’s basketball and volleyball. roll of strength and conditioning coordinator for all sports (1997-1999). His Final stop Rayburn came to UL from Tulane University where he served as an assistant strength in the collegiate ranks before coming to UL was at the University of Miami where and conditioning coach for two years. During that time, he directly oversaw women’s he served as an assistant in 1999 before being promoted to the head strength and basketball, soccer and track and field. During the 2005 football season, Rayburn was nutrition coach in 2000. relocated to Ruston, La., with the football team and was placed in charge of the in- Over his career, Phillips has participated in the 1996 & 1997 Florida , 2000 season strength and conditioning program and game-day duties. Upon returning to Gator Bowl, 2001 Nokia Sugar Bowl and the 2003 NFL Playoffs the UNO campus, he conducted off-season workouts for men’s basketball. He earned his bachelors’ degree in physical education and health from Tennessee- Prior to arriving at Tulane, Rayburn served as a graduate assistant at Middle Tennessee Martin in 1995 and his masters in human performance from Tennessee-Knoxville from 2001-2004, assisting with workouts for all 15 sports. During that time, he directly in 1997. He is a certified strength and conditioning coach through the National oversaw workouts for men’s and women’s tennis and men’s and women’s golf. Strength and Conditioning Association. He played football scholastically at Memphis Rayburn is originally from Martin, Tenn., and graduated from Tennessee-Martin in Craigmont (Tenn.) where he received all city honors. 2001. He also completed an internship at Tennessee during the summer of 2001, He is married to the former Suzanne Cornwell from Seattle, Wash., and they have where he assisted with football and men’s basketball. three sons, Jarrett, Andrew and Jackson. He and his wife Andrea have two daughters, Callie and Hailey.

MEDGAR HARRISON strength & conditioning Alma Mater: Louisiana, 2005 Joined UL Staff: 2005 Born: April 29, 1983 Hometown: Shreveport, La. LOUISIANA RAGIN’ CAJUNS

Medgar Harrison enters his fifth season as a staff assistant strength and conditioning coach. He assists Coach Phillips with the daily development and implementation of the off-season, summer, and in-season workouts for the Cajuns football team. His other duties include overseeing the strength and conditioning program for women’s basketball, men’s tennis, women’s tennis and the golf team. He is also responsible for the nutritional distribution of daily supplements to the student-athletes. Harrison began working at UL in the spring of 2005 as a student assistant under then-strength coach Brad Ohrt and graduated in the fall of 2005 with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Science. He immediately became a graduate assistant and received his Master’s of Science in Human Resources with a concentration in nutrition in the fall of 2007. Harrison is a certified strength and conditioning coach through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. 86 Harrison, originally from Shreveport, graduated from Huntington High. 87

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