2012 Louisiana Football Schedule Table of Contents 2012 Schedule...... 1 Date Opponent Time 2012 Quick Facts...... 1 2012 Outlook...... 2-5 Sept. 1 LAMAR (RCN) 6:00 p.m. 2012 Roster...... 6-8 2012 Preseason Depth Chart...... 8 Sept. 8 at Troy * (ESPN3.com) 6:00 p.m. Player Biographies...... 9-30 Sept. 15 at Oklahoma State 11:00 a.m. Newcomer Biographies...... 31-33 Head Coach Mark Hudspeth...... 34-35 Sept. 29 FIU * (ESPN3.com) 6:00 p.m. Assistant Coach Biographies...... 36-40 Football Support Staff...... 41 Oct. 6 TULANE (Homecoming) (RCN) 4:00 p.m. Strength & Conditioning...... 42 Athletic Director Scott Farmer...... 43 Oct. 16 at North Texas * (ESPN2) 8:00 p.m. 2011 In Review...... 44-47 Oct. 23 ARKANSAS STATE * (ESPN2) 7:00 p.m. 2011 Game-By-Game Capsules.... 47-51 2011 Statistics...... 52-55 Nov. 3 at La.-Monroe * (Sun Belt) 4:00 p.m. Football Records...... 56-76 Rushing Records...... 56-57 Nov. 10 at Florida TBA Passing Records...... 58-59 Nov. 17 WESTERN KENTUCKY * TBA Total Offense Records...... 60-61 Receiving Records...... 62-63 Nov. 24 SOUTH ALABAMA * (RCN) TBA Scoring Records...... 64-65 Kickoff Return Records...... 66 Dec. 1 at Florida Atlantic * TBA Punt Return Records...... 67 Defensive Reords...... 68 * - Sun Belt Games ALL HOME GAMES IN BOLD CAPS Interception Records...... 69 Punting Records...... 70 All Times Are Central Miscellaneous Records...... 71 Opponent Records...... 72 100-yard Rushing Games...... 73 2012 Louisiana Quick Facts 200-yard Passing Games...... 74 100-yard Receiving Games...... 75 Location: ...... Lafayette, La. 70506 Head Coach: ...... Mark Hudspeth Founded: ...... 1898 Record at UL: ...... 9-4 (2nd year) Miscellaneous Top Performances.....76 Enrollment: ...... 16,885 Overall Record: ...... 75-25 (9th year) Honors & Awards...... 77 Conference: ...... Sun Belt 2011 Record: ...... 9-4 Historial Highlights...... 78-79 Nickname: ...... Ragin’ Cajuns 2011 SBC Record (Finish): ...... 6-2 (3rd) Cajuns In The NFL...... 80-81 Colors: ...... Vermilion & White Postseason: ...... New Orleans Bowl All-Time Cajuns Lettermen...... 82-86 Stadium: ...... Cajun Field Outcome:...... def. San Diego State, 32-30 Retired Jerseys...... 87 Capacity:...... 31,000 Basic Offense: ...... Pro Set Game-By-Game Results...... 88-93 Playing Surface: ...... Artificial (Pro Grass) Basic Defense: ...... 3-4 Year-By-Year Records...... 94 President: ...... Dr. E. Joseph Savoie Lettermen Returning (Off/Def/Spec): ...... 19/25/5 Series Records...... 95 Athletic Director: ...... Scott Farmer Lettermen Lost (Off/Def/Spec): ...... 8/12/1 Scores vs. 2012 Opponents...... 96 Faculty Rep.: ...... Dr. Anita Hazelwood Offensive Starters Returning:...... 9 Bowl History...... 97 Website: ...... www.RaginCajuns.com Defensive Starters Returning: ...... 4 Cajun Field...... 98-99 Offensive Two-Deep Players Returning: ...... 16 2012 Opponents...... 100-103 Defensive Two-Deep Players Returning: ...... 13 UL Media Policies & Procedures.... 104-105 Lafayette Information...... 106 Louisiana’s 2012 Football Media Guide is published by the University of Louisiana athletic Sports Information Partners...... 107 department for use by the media. The media guide was compiled and edited by Brian McCann, Louisiana Media...... 108 Matt Hebert, Cory Weigel and Jeff Schneider of the UL Sports Information Department. Photography: Buffy Massey, Paul Angelle, Brad Kemp, Glen Clark, Terri H. Fensel, John Korduner, John & Rob Musemeche, University Archives, Athletic Network. 2012 Football Outlook

What a difference a year makes. Add to the mix the return to the field of 19 When the Ragin’ Cajuns football team players who redshirted last season and the opened up preseason camp in August addition of another strong recruiting class, of 2011, there were many questions that and the 2012 Ragin’ Cajuns should feature a needed to be answered. deeper and more talented playing rotation. After all, Mark Hudspeth had taken over The strength of the Cajuns will come on as head coach in late December 2010 after offense where nine starters from the squad UL had posted a 3-9 record. The new coach that compiled more than 5,000 yards of had little time to put together a staff, get total offense, including the 2011 Louisiana ready for national signing day and quickly Offensive Player of the Year (Blaine Gautier), run spring practice. the reigning Sun Belt Freshman of the Year But those questions were eventually (Alonzo Harris), four offensive line starters answered as Hudspeth guided the Cajuns and receivers who combined to catch almost to a memorable campaign, including a 9-4 200 passes for 2,600 yards. record, a third place finish in the Sun Belt and The biggest loss for the offense is at tight the school’s first bowl bid in 41 years. end where Ladarius Green, a first team All- By the time that Brett Baer’s 50-yard field Sun Belt pick after catching 51 passes for 606 goal snuck inside the left uprights as time ex- yards and eight touchdowns, has headed to pired to give UL a 32-30 win over San Diego the NFL after earning his degree. Sophomore Alonzo Harris rushed for 700 yards State in the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl, Although the defense will feature seven and eight touchdowns in 2011, earning him Sun the Cajun Nation had come out of its hiber- new starters this fall, the overall depth and Belt Freshman of the Year honors. nation and Hudspeth had clearly positioned athleticism of the unit has improved, leaving the UL football program among the leaders the coaching staff confident coming out of and Jalen Nixon, giving UL a deep and tal- of the Sun Belt Conference. spring drills. Thirteen players are back from ented quarterback unit. The big question heading into the 2012 the two-deep last season, including nine of It took Gautier a little while to settle in as season for Hudspeth is what the Cajuns can the 11 reserves, and when you factor in the the starting quarterback last fall, but once do for an encore? abilities of the freshmen from two strong he did, the offense took off. A starter 11 of The Cajuns return 13 starters and 49 recruiting classes, the Cajuns have the ability the 13 games, he attempted a total of just lettermen from the squad that “painted the to improve again defensively this fall. nine passes in three of the first six contests. quarter red” last December, but more impor- That is not to say that there aren’t areas of Once settled in, Gautier averaged 306.0 yards tantly, they return with a year in the system concern, but the staff believes that the squad passing with 17 touchdowns in the last seven and one more year of experience. They head will continue to develop and grow together games, including 470 yards and three scores into the year knowing what is expected and as the season progresses and the young in the New Orleans Bowl win. ready to go after the one goal that eluded players gain additional playing experience. Gautier ended the year setting UL single- them last season. . . a Sun Belt title. The defense that takes the field on Dec. 1 season records for passing yards (2,958), at Florida Atlantic should have a different touchdowns (23), completion percentage look from the one that starts the year three (.628), passing efficiency (153.60), total of- months earlier as the inexperienced fresh- fense (3,444) and touchdowns responsible men and sophomores will have had the time for (26). He led the Sun Belt and ranked 16th to grow up on the field. nationally in passing efficiency, throwing just The Ragin’ Cajuns will benefit in a number six interceptions in 344 pass attempts, and of ways from the improved depth defen- became the only thrower in school history sively. By rotating more players early in the to have more than one 400-yard game (419 game, the coaching staff can keep the lineup vs. WKU, 470 vs. SDSU). fresher and allow the staff to put its best 11 Broadway will be more than the quar- on the field during crunch time. terback in waiting this fall with Hudspeth Special teams were a strength in 2011 insisting that the sophomore will get snaps and they should be even stronger this year in every game. He was rated as the fifth-best as every specialist returns. dual threat quarterback in the nation as a high school senior and made his on-field Gautier To Lead Talented QB Group debut at UL during the annual Red & White The offense is centered around quarter- Spring game, going 10-for-18 for 184 yards back play and UL is in great hands. Senior and two scores in leading the White team to Blaine Gautier returns after a record-setting a victory. season in 2011 while sophomore Terrance Broadway returns after sitting out 2011 after Improved Running Game A 2012 Goal his transfer from Houston. The duo gives After UL ranked 88th in the country last the Cajuns a pair of quarterbacks to run the fall in rushing with an average of 125.2 yards Senior Blaine Gautier was named the Louisiana high-octane attack. per game, Hudspeth made improving the Offensive Player of the Year after setting school Also on the roster are fifth-year senior productivity of the running game a focal records for yards passing (2,958), touchdowns Brady Thomas and junior Riley Saunders, point during spring drills. A trio of backs (23) and total offense (3,444) in 2011. along with incoming freshmen Brooks Haack – sophomore Alonzo Harris and redshirt

2 University OF LOUISIANA www.ragincajuns.com 2012 Football 2012 FootbALL ouTLOOK freshmen Torrey Pierce and Montrel Carter – and junior Darryl Surgent each return as impact at UL came in the spring game when emerged from spring practice as the leading starters after combining to make 149 catches he made a game-high five catches for 47 candidates to share the playing time. for 2,216 yards and 15 touchdowns last year, yards and a touchdown. When you factor in redshirt freshman making them the top returning trio in the Butler, who caught 14 passes for 210 Effrem Reed, who was unable to take part Sun Belt this season. yards as a freshman in 2010, returns after in contact during spring practice because The trio will be joined by juniors Brad missing the 2011 season with a knee injury of a shoulder injury, the Ragin’ Cajuns will Brown and Devin Figaro and sophomores and could quickly make a place for himself field one of the youngest backfields in the Jamal Robinson and James Butler to form a in the rotation. country. deep and talented unit. Freshmen Brandon Calhoun, Trey Carter Despite the youth of the group, Hud- Lawson earned first team All-Sun Belt and Adam Savoie will also compete to break speth did not hesitate in moving Qyendarius honors last year making 63 catches for 1,092 into the deep and talented unit. Griffin, who gained 210 yards with three yards and eight touchdowns, ranking him touchdowns last year to be the second most fourth on the UL season list for catches and Tight End Is A Position In Transition productive running back, to linebacker. yards and fifth in touchdowns. He had five The one area on offense that was still un- Harris is the veteran of the backfield, 100-yard games receiving. He ended the decided at the completion of spring practice owning the best size at 6-1, 205 pounds. He year by averaging 6.0 catches and 101.4 is at tight end where first team All-Sun Belt earned Sun Belt Conference Freshman of the yards over the last eight games, including a choice Ladarius Green (51 catches, 606 yards, Year honors last fall after rushing 163 times career-high nine catches for 193 yards and 8 TDs) has headed to the San Diego Chargers, for 700 yards and eight touchdowns. He two scores in the New Orleans Bowl. taking with him an array of offensive skills rushed 33 times for a career-high 189 yards Peoples joined the Cajuns last year from that will be hard to replace. and two touchdowns in the win at Middle Holmes C.C. and immediately made an The Cajuns will head into fall camp with Tennessee, the third-highest total ever by a impact, finishing second on the team with a trio of candidates at the spot — juniors Ian UL true-freshman. 58 catches and 697 yards receiving. He had Thompson and Jacob Maxwell and sopho- Carter checks in at 5-11, 180-pounds and two games of 10 or more catches, includ- more Larry Pettis ­— each of whom provide possesses a combination of running and ing career highs for catches (12) and yards different skills to the position. receiving skills that can help the Cajuns. He (176) against Florida Atlantic. Like Lawson, Thompson may be the best all-around of was an all-state selection as a high school he finished the season playing at his best, the three, owning the blocking and receiving senior after rushing for 1,529 yards and 15 making four or more catches in five of the skills that would allow him to be on the field touchdowns at Cecilia (La.) High. last six games. for every down and situation. He played in Pierce showed off his running skills dur- Surgent is the most experienced of the every game last year with one start, catching ing the spring game, rushing for a game-high group, having played regularly as a reserve in 10 passes for 99 yards. 56 yards on nine carries (6.2 ypc). The 5-9, each of his first two seasons. He led the team Maxwell is the superior blocker of the 180-pound back averaged 12.2 yards per with 18.5 yards per catch in 2011, hauling in three, a skill that helped him to see action carry during his high school career, playing 28 passes for 518 yards. He was steady all in all 13 games last season. on a John Curtis High team that went 49-4 season, making at least two receptions in 10 Pettis is the most-skilled receiver of and won two state titles during his tenure. games, owning career bests of four catches the group. He caught two passes as a Reed (5-8, 180 pounds) is the third of the (vs. Troy) and 109 yards (vs. North Texas). 2011 redshirts in the mix this fall. He gained Brown will be a player to watch after mak- 1,926 yards and scored 32 touchdowns as a ing 75 catches for 810 yards in two seasons at high school senior to earn first team all-state Northwestern State, earning honorable men- honors. tion all-league mention both years. A former Playing in a young and relatively inexpe- high school teammate of UL quarterback Ter- rienced backfield, senior Yobes Walker has rance Broadway, Brown has the breakaway the experience that could help him work his speed needed to make an impact. way into the rotation. The second leading Robinson gained valuable experience rusher on the squad in 2010 with 412 yards as a reserve last year, finishing with seven on 116 carries, he struggled to find a place catches for 77 yards while seeing action in for himself in the spread offense last year, 10 contests. playing in seven games and carrying seven At 6-4, 205 pounds, Robinson is the times for 16 yards. largest of the receivers. He showed strong Other potential candidates in the back- development during spring drills, making field include sophomore Marcus Jackson and three catches for 55 yards in the spring game, redshirt freshman Joey Chapman. a sign that he could take on a larger role this fall. Quantity & Quality At Receiver The size of Figaro, who checks in at 6-3, The Cajuns couldn’t be in any better posi- 205 pounds, complements the other receiv- tion at receiver, where not only do all three ers well, giving the Cajuns another good- starters from 2011 return, but they have sized target over the middle. He sat out 2011 three other receivers who will push hard to after playing his first two seasons at Tulane, get on the field. where he made 23 catches for 302 yards and Senior Javone Lawson caught 63 passes for Seniors Javone Lawson and Harry Peoples a pair of scores. A sampling of his potential 1,092 yards in 2011 to become only the fifth 1,000-yard receiver in school history.

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first-year freshman last fall, rotation if they can continue but showed considerable to show improvement into development during spring the fall. Hagans may be the drills and should see a larger best run-stopper of the group playing role this fall. while Ringo uses his size and speed to apply pressure to the O-Line Returns Four Starters quarterback. The offensive line is back Onyenekwu (7 tackles, 2.5 almost intact from 2011 with TFL) and Prater emerged from four starters returning, seniors spring drills as the regulars Leonardo Bates (LT) and Jaron at defensive end with Com- Odom (RT), junior Andre Hu- minie also factoring into the val (C) and sophomore Daniel mix. Onyenekwu can impact Quave (RG), each of whom the most as a pass rusher, played in almost 95-percent owning the speed to get of the snaps last season. around the corner to get to The quartet combine to the quarterback. Prater, who Four of the five starters return from the offensive line unit that started every game have made 68 career starts, redshirted last season, is long together in 2011. including all 13 games last and tall and should grow into season. When you add to Lemelle saw spot action during the year. the position. the mix likely starter Mykhael Quave at left Sophomore Terry Johnson (6-2, 285), a Another intriguing possibility is sopho- guard, the Cajuns will have a front line that transfer from Northwest Mississippi C.C., more Marvin Martin, who moved over from averages 6-4, 308 pounds. joined the team last January and stood out the offensive line after spring drills. He could Bates (6-5, 296) is the most decorated of during spring drills. He should be the reserve find a place in the rotation as he adjusts to the linemen, earning second team All-Sun behind Huval at center. the position. Belt honors last year after making the switch The right side of the line features redshirt Additional help could be coming from from guard to tackle. freshmen Greg Siener (6-4, 280) at guard and the incoming class that features five defen- Odom (6-6, 330), a three-year letterman Octravian Anderson (6-4, 280) at tackle. sive linemen, including junior Jalen Fields, a who leads the line with 21 career starts, transfer from Georgia Military Institute. shared the team lead by playing all but 11 Youth To Be Featured On Defensive Line downs last season. The youth of the defense is evident on Linebacker Unit Features Youth & Depth Huval (6-1, 290) was the only Sun Belt the defensive line where six of the top eight The focal point of the defense should be player named to the preseason watch list players, including four of six on the post- at linebacker, where as many as 10 individu- for the 2012 Remington Trophy, which is spring two-deep, are underclassmen with als will compete for action at the four spots. awarded to the nation’s top center. He made the potential for at least one fall newcomer Le’Marcus Gibson and Jake Molbert return as the switch to center early in He played 925 of also to factor into the rotation. starters to anchor the unit with juniors Justin the 936 offensive downs in 2011. The promise comes in the unusual depth Anderson, Ryan Mosby and Brandon Nash, Daniel Quave (6-3, 324) was named on the line, depth that includes better size sophomores Boris Anyama, Quendarius Grif- the team’s offensive lineman of the year and speed than the Ragin’ Cajuns featured fin, Trae Johnson and freshman Dominque after leading the team with 36 knock down a year ago. It is depth that should not only Tovell each in the mix coming out of spring blocks. impact the productivity of the unit this sea- practice. You can hardly call Myhkael Quave the son, but for the next several years as well. At least one fall newcomer, junior col- little brother of Daniel, especially consider- The candidates for playing time are se- lege transfer Delvin Jones, could also work ing that Myhkael checks in at 6-5, 300. His niors Emeka Onyenekwu, Cordian Hagans, himself into the lineup. development during a redshirt season in Blake Comminie and Ben Duhon, juniors After using an average of six players at the 2011 made him the leading candidate to Brandon McCray and Devin Mercier, sopho- four spots last season, look for a more liberal claim the final starting spot on the line and mores Justin Hamilton, Christian Ringo and rotation early in the season that will allow the the coaching staff believes that he will be a Darrell Green and freshmen Chris Prater and group to continue to grow into the powerful fixture on the line for the next four years. Kevon Foster. unit that it has the potential to be. The only question going into the year is Hamilton (8 tackles, 2 sacks in 2011) and Molbert, who is the second-leading how quickly will the depth develop among McCray (6 tackles) should share the snaps at returning tackler for the Ragin’ Cajuns after the rest of the unit, which will allow Hud- nose tackle, giving UL a pair of regulars who making 65 tackles with five TFL and a sack speth to use a larger playing rotation and combine the size and quickness to clog up last season, will be counted on to be one of keep the starters rested for crunch time. the middle and create problems for offensive the defensive leaders this fall. He is slated Sophomore Jarad Martin (6-5, 288) and lines. Both are coming off of good showings to start at one inside spot with Anderson junior Daniel Lemelle (6-2, 282), are the during spring drills and have a large potential (13 tackles), who played outside last year, only two returning reserves from last year for growth in the position. heading into preseason camp as the other and they are slated to backup left tackle Hagans (18 tackles, 2 TFL) and Ringo starter inside. and guard, respectively. Martin is the most (19, 2.5) are the leading contenders to play One intriguing option inside is Griffin, experienced of the reserves, playing in nine at defensive tackle, but Green, Foster and who moved to linebacker after rushing for games and totalling 139 plays last year while Duhon each have the skills to impact the 210 yards last season. One of UL’s top special

4 University OF LOUISIANA www.ragincajuns.com 2012 Football 2012 FootbALL ouTLOOK teams players last fall (11 tackles), he has all Anyama led the special team units with 16 of the tools to be a big playmaker once he tackles last year and with a year in the Cajuns adjusts to playing again on the defensive system under his belt, could be ready to step side of the ball. forward and get some playing time. Gibson (45 tackles), a fifth-year player who has already earned his degree, takes Two Starters Return In The Secondary over as rover after starting 11 games at in- The key to the Cajun defense in 2011 was side linebacker last season. He missed the the secondary, and with the departure of final two games with a broken ankle, but two starters, the unit will need to continue came back to have a good showing in spring to work hard to regain the cohesiveness that practice. UL enjoyed last year. Burrowes, a transfer from Mississippi Gone are safety Lionel Stokes, who was Gulf Coast C.C., started spring practice as a fourth on the team with 76 tackles, and safety but quickly moved to linebacker and cornerback Dwight Bentley, a third round thrived. He capped off a strong spring camp selection by the Detroit Lions in the NFL Draft by making four tackles in the spring game, after making 71 tackles last year. earning him the spot behind Gibson on the Senior cornerbacks Melvin White and two-deep. Jemarlous Moten are expected to anchor the Tovell, a redshirt freshman, will begin secondary this year. They each started every preseason camp as the starter at the bandit game a year ago and are two of the top three spot, a position earned through his hard returning tacklers. work during the off-season. He showed the Moten, the team’s defensive newcomer of ability he had to make plays at the position the year in 2011, makes the move from safety Senior cornerback Jemarlous Moten leads all when he finished with a game-high six tack- to cornerback after finishing second on the returners with 80 tackles in 2011. les in the spring game. team with 80 tackles last year and sharing the Johnson came on strong as a true-fresh- team lead with three interceptions, returning ing a career-long 50-yard kick as time expired man, starting in four of the 12 games that he two for touchdowns. that gave the Cajuns a 32-30 win in the New played, finishing with 22 tackles and a pair of White, an honorable mention All-Sun Orleans Bowl. He set a school record for quarterback sacks. He should work his way Belt pick in 2011, was seventh on the team points by a kicker with 100 and will begin into the mix again this fall. with 64 tackles and third with 8.5 tackles-for- 2012 having made 11 straight field goal at- After being used predominantly on spe- loss. tempts, three short of the UL school record. cial teams a year ago, Nash is another indi- Depth at cornerback is present as sopho- As a punter, Baer averaged 40.3 yards on vidual who stood out during spring practice more Sean Thomas, who made 13 tackles 79 kicks, having 27 kicks downed inside the and earned a spot in the playing rotation. last season, and redshirt freshman Jevante 20 with just five touchbacks. Mosby joined the team in January after Watson, are slated to fill out the rotation. Waiting in the wings is sophomore Carlos playing at Arizona Western J.C. last year. The The Cajuns will have first-time starters at Alvarez, who is more than ready to take over former Kentucky signee was ranked the No. both safety spots in 2012 with sophomore any of the kicking chores if needed. He came 4 linebacker in Arizona last year. Darius Barksdale, a transfer from Jacksonville on late in 2011 to handle kickoffs, owning an State, and senior Rodney Gillis, who made impressive 63.2 average on 15 kicks. nine tackles in 11 games last year, serving as Sophomore Hunter Stover returns after the leading candidates to claim the starting missing the final five games of 2012 with a spots. knee injury. Before being hurt, he kicked off Sophomore Trevence Patt and redshirt 47 times for a team-best 60.3 yard average. freshman Dexter Aucoin are the leading Baer will have familiar surroundings this candidates to serve as the primary reserves year as longsnapper Matt Rosenbalm and though more depth can come from the in- holder Brady Thomas both return, giving UL coming class of recruits. some continuity that should help to keep the special team’s efficiency high. Cajuns Should Excel On Special Teams One byproduct of UL’s strong receiving Games are won and lost on special teams corps is a plethora of solid punt and kick and the 2011 season showed that the UL spe- returners. Seniors Javone Lawson and Darryl cial teams were some of the best around. Surgent handled most of the returns last year That should not change in 2012 as every and could do so again this fall. specialist is back. Surgent returned 27 punts for 323 yards Leading the charge will be senior Brett to lead the Sun Belt with a 12.0 average. He Baer, who earned second team All-Sun Belt also brought back 37 kickoffs for 774 yards honors as both a punter and kicker last and a team-best 20.9 average last year. year. Lawson was used as the other deep man Baer, who is on a pace to end his career on returns, averaging 20.3 yards on 13 kickoff as the most accurate kicker in NCAA history, returns. Senior Brett Baer was a second team All-Sun Belt choice as both a punter and kicker in 2011. was 18-for-20 in field goal attempts, includ-

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Class No. Name...... Pos Ht. Wt. Elig. Exp. Hometown...... High School/Previous School 29 Tyren Alexander...... LB 6-1 200 Fr. HS Breaux Bridge, La...... Breaux Bridge La Marcus Allen...... WR 6-2 195 Fr. HS New Iberia, La...... New Iberia Senior 91 Carlos Alvarez...... K 5-9 195 So. 1L Baldwin, La...... West St. Mary 34 Justin Anderson...... LB 6-2 235 Jr. 2L Foley, Ala...... Foley 68 Octravian Anderson...... OL 6-4 280 Fr. 1sq Shreveport, La...... Evangel Christian Academy 35 Boris Anyama...... LB 6-2 210 So. 1L Stafford, Texas...... Stafford 23 Dexter Aucoin...... CB 5-9 180 Fr. 1sq Patterson, La...... Patterson 40 Brett Baer...... K/P 5-11 182 Sr. 3L Brandon, Miss...... Brandon 5 Darius Barksdale...... S 6-0 200 So. TR Batesville, Miss...... Hargrave Military Acad. (Jacksonsville St.) 58 Nick Barnfield...... LB 6-3 230 Jr. 1L Destrehan, La...... Destrehan 72 Leonardo Bates...... OL 6-5 296 Sr. 2L New Orleans, La...... L.W. Higgins 99 Darrien Batiste...... DL 6-2 245 Fr. HS Geismar, La...... Dutchtown Zach Bourque...... WR 6-0 172 So. 1L Abbeville, La...... North Vermilion 8 Terrance Broadway...... QB 6-2 205 So. TR Baton Rouge, La...... Capitol (Houston) 82 John Broussard...... DS 6-1 206 So. 1L Lafayette, La...... Lafayette 81 Bradley Brown...... WR 5-10 180 Jr. TR Baton Rouge, La...... Capitol (Northwestern State) 61 Joseph Brunson...... OL 6-4 300 Fr. HS Ruston, La...... Ruston 20 Will Burrowes...... S 6-0 200 Jr. JC Perkinston, Miss...... Gautier (Mississippi Gulf Coast CC) 11 James Butler...... WR 6-2 205 So. 1L Luling, La...... Hahnville Brandon Calhoun...... WR 6-0 200 Fr. 1sq Monroe, La...... Neville (Southern Arkansas) 3 Montrel Carter...... RB 5-11 180 Fr. 1sq Cecilia, La...... Cecilia 48 Joey Chapman...... RB 6-1 219 Fr. 1sq Katy, Texas...... Katy Billy Christian...... S 5-10 175 So. 1sq Sulphur, La...... St. Louis 47 Blake Comminie...... DE 6-1 245 Sr. 1sq Edgard, La...... West St. John (Mississippi Delta CC) 36 Mitchell Cunningham...... RB 5-10 215 Fr. HS Pontotoc, Miss...... North Pontotoc Zachary DeGrange...... S 5-10 180 Fr. 1sq New Orleans, La...... St. Augustine 53 Remaine Douglas...... DL 6-2 275 Fr. HS Parkman, Fla...... Stoneman Douglas 64 Ben Duhon...... DL 5-11 260 Sr. 1L Slidell, La...... Salmen 94 Karmichael Dunbar II...... DL 6-2 320 Fr. HS Prior Lake, Minn...... Prior Lake Chris Faber...... S 6-3 178 So. 2sq Lafayette, La...... Teurlings Catholic Eric Ferguson...... CB 5-11 171 Jr. 1sq Arlington, Texas...... Sam Houston (Oklahoma Panhandle CC) 97 Jalen Fields...... DL 6-5 280 Jr. HS Dalton, Ga,...... Georgia Military Institute 84 Devin Figaro...... WR 6-3 205 Jr. 1sq Lafayette, La...... Lafayette (Tulane) 54 Kevon Foster...... DL 6-4 300 Fr. 1sq New Orleans, La...... Warren Easton 44 Kevin Fouquier...... LB 6-4 210 Fr. HS Lafayette, La...... Comeaux 17 Blaine Gautier...... QB 6-0 212 Sr. 3L Edgard, La...... Lutcher 30 Le’Marcus Gibson...... LB 6-0 205 Sr. 2L Starkville, Miss...... Harrison Central (Miss. Gulf Coast CC) 21 Rodney Gillis...... S 5-11 186 Sr. 1L Fort Lauderdale, Fla...... St. Thomas Aquinas 98 Darrell Green...... DL 6-2 280 So. 2sq Austin, Texas...... Austin 6 Qyendarius Griffin...... LB 5-11 235 So. 1L Batesville, Miss...... South Panola 50 Jake Guidry...... DS 5-10 220 Fr. 1sq Carencro, La...... Carencro 16 Brooks Haack...... QB 6-1 190 Fr. HS Katy, Texas...... Katy 93 Cordian Hagans...... DL 6-5 280 Sr. 1L Snellville, Ga...... Northview (Louisiana State) 74 Justin Hamilton...... DL 6-3 330 So. 1L Natchez, Miss...... Natchez 46 Alonzo Harris...... RB 6-1 220 So. 1L Gadsden, Ala...... Gadsden City 88 Andrew Hebert...... TE 6-2 212 Jr. 2L Lafayette, La...... Teurlings Catholic Christian Hill...... S 5-11 200 Fr. HS Homestead, Fla...... South Dade Senior 71 Andre Huval...... OL 6-1 290 Jr. 2L Scott, La...... St. Thomas More 28 Marcus Jackson...... RB 5-11 210 Fr. 1sq Goshen, Ala...... Goshen 83 Jared Johnson...... TE 6-7 200 Fr. HS Minden, La...... Minden 75 Terry Johnson...... OL 6-2 285 So. JC Oxford, Miss...... Oxford (Northwest Mississippi CC) 38 Trae Johnson...... LB 6-1 225 So. 1L Mendenhall, Miss...... Mendenhall 7 Delvin Jones...... LB 6-5 230 Jr. JC Miami, Fla...... Palmetto (Coffeyville CC) Dominick Jones...... CB 5-11 187 Fr. HS New Orleans, La...... St. Augustine D’Shaie Landor...... QB 6-0 170 Fr. HS Lafayette, La...... Teurlings Catholic 4 Javone Lawson...... WR 6-1 183 Sr. 3L New Orleans, La...... Helen Cox 78 Daniel Lemelle...... OL 6-2 282 Jr. 1L Beaumont, Texas...... Ozen 51 Tre’maine Lightfoot...... LB 6-1 210 Fr. HS Patterson, La...... Patterson 62 Jarad Martin...... DL 6-5 288 So. 1L Harvey, La...... West Jefferson

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Class No. Name...... Pos Ht. Wt. Elig. Exp. Hometown...... High School/Previous School 66 Marvin Martin...... DL 6-3 294 So. 1L Sorrento, La...... St. Amant 86 Jacob Maxwell...... TE 6-4 230 Jr. 2L Pearl River, La...... Pearl River 96 Brandon McCray...... DL 6-5 300 Jr. 2L Merritt Island, Fla...... Merritt Island 59 Jake Molbert...... LB 6-1 225 So. 1L Rayne, La...... Notre Dame 25 Chris Morgan...... DB 6-0 189 Fr. HS Baton Rouge, La...... Catholic Tyler Morvant...... DB 5-11 175 Fr. 1sq Sugar Land, Texas...... Stephen F. Austin 2 Jemarlous Moten...... CB 5-11 175 Sr. 1L Leland, Miss...... Leland (Mississippi Delta CC) 55 Brandon Nash...... LB 5-11 225 Jr. 2L Baton Rouge, La...... Redemptorist Jalen Nixon...... QB 6-2 230 Fr. HS Lafayette, La...... Carencro 76 Jaron Odom...... OL 6-6 330 Sr. 3L Carver Ranches, Fla...... Boyd Anderson 45 Emeka Onyenekwu...... DE 6-3 250 Sr. 3L New Orleans, La...... McKinley Lance Pace...... WR 5-9 175 Fr. HS Lumberton, Texas...... Lumberton O’Neil Parker...... S 5-11 170 Fr. 1sq Carencro, La...... Carencro 33 Trevence Patt...... CB 6-0 185 So. 1L Lafayette, La...... Breaux Bridge 9 Harry Peoples...... WR 5-10 180 Sr. 1L Winona, Miss...... Winona Secondary (Holmes CC) 79 Evyn Perry...... OL 6-2 280 Jr. 1sq Grapevine, Texas...... Grapevine (Cisco College) 10 Larry Pettis...... TE 6-4 250 So. 1L Oxford, Miss...... Oxford 41 Torrey Pierce...... RB 5-9 180 Fr. 1sq River Ridge, La...... John Curtis 57 Chris Prater...... DE 6-5 260 Fr. 1sq Starkville, Miss...... Starkville 67 Daniel Quave...... OL 6-3 324 So. 1L Gautier, Miss...... Gautier 70 Mykhael Quave...... OL 6-5 300 Fr. 1sq Gautier, Miss...... Gautier Jamal Rainey...... S 5-11 185 Fr. 1sq Opelousas, La...... Opelousas 31 Effrem Reed...... RB 5-8 180 Fr. 1sq Geismar, La...... Dutchtown Al-Damion Riles...... DB 5-11 215 Fr. HS Mandeville, La...... Lakeshore 92 Christian Ringo...... DL 6-1 285 So. 1L Jackson, Miss...... Forest Hill 15 Jamal Robinson...... WR 6-4 205 So. 1L Slidell, La...... Salmen 73 Ethan Rosenbalm...... OL 6-7 315 Fr. HS Cumming, Ga...... Buford 49 Matt Rosenbalm...... DS 6-2 225 Sr. 2L Cumming, Ga...... Forsyth Central 56 Christian Sager...... LB 6-0 220 So. 2sq Monroe, La...... St. Frederick 19 Riley Saunders...... QB 6-0 200 Jr. 1sq Oxford, Miss...... Oxford HS (Mississippi State) 80 Adam Savoie...... WR 5-7 158 Fr. 1sq Lafayette, La...... Lafayette Travis Shinn...... K 5-9 153 Fr. 1sq Rockwall, Texas...... Rockwall 69 Greg Siener...... OL 6-4 280 Fr. 1sq Mandeville, La...... Mandeville 43 Thomas Singleton...... TE 6-3 250 Fr. HS Baton Rouge, La...... Istrouma Rodney Smith...... LB 6-4 210 Fr, HS Hallandale Fla...... Hallandale 63 Jeremy Sparks...... OL 6-5 280 Fr. HS Daphne, Ala...... Daphne 95 Hunter Stover...... K 6-1 205 So. 1L Abbeville, La...... Notre Dame 87 Darryl Surgent...... WR 6-0 195 Jr. 2L Alexandria, La...... Alexandria 65 Zach Tarver...... OL 6-4 280 Fr. HS Monroe, La...... Ouachita Christian 37 Hunter Thibodaux...... S 5-8 195 Jr. 1L Lafayette, La...... Acadiana 13 Brady Thomas...... QB 6-3 184 Sr. 1L Aledo, Texas...... Aledo 24 Sean Thomas...... CB 5-10 175 So. 1L New Orleans, La...... St. Augustine 85 Ian Thompson...... TE 6-4 234 Jr. 2L Kernersville, N.C...... East Forsyth 52 Dominique Tovell...... LB 6-3 235 Fr. 1sq Columbia, Miss...... Columbia 26 Yobes Walker...... RB 5-11 195 Sr. 3L Angleton Texas...... Brazoswood 18 Jevante Watson...... CB 5-10 175 Fr. 1sq Bastrop, La...... Bastrop 22 Melvin White...... CB 6-3 191 Sr. 3L Freeport, Texas...... Brazosport 90 Blain Winston...... DL 6-4 230 Fr. HS Monroe, La...... Richwood 27 T.J. Worthy...... WR 6-2 190 Fr. TR Gadsden, Ala...... Gadsden (Mississippi) KEY: 1L—one letter, 2L—two letters, etc.; HS—high school; JC—junior college; 1sq—one year on squad; TR—transfer from four-year school Pronunciation Guide (Pro-none-C-A-shun) Boris Anyama...... ON-Ya-mah Ben Duhon...... Due-hon Andre Huvall...... Hew-vall Dexter Aucoin...... Oh-kwan Kevin Fouquier...... Foo-kway Jake Molbert...... Mole-bear Brett Baer...... Bear Blaine Gautier...... Go-tchay Emeka Onyenekwu..... on-yen-eh-kwoo Darrien Batiste...... Ba-teest Qyendarius Griffin...... Kwen-dare-e-us Adam Savoie...... Sav-wah Blake Comminie...... Ka-Ma-knee Andrew Hebert...... A-Bear Hunter Thibodaux...... Tib-o-doe Zachary DeGrange.... Rhymes with Range

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No Name Pos No Name Pos No Name Pos No Name Pos 2 Jemarlous Moten...... CB 31 Effrem Reed...... RB 62 Jarad Martin...... DL 91 Carlos Alvarez...... K 3 Montrel Carter...... RB 33 Trevence Patt...... CB 63 Jeremy Sparks...... OL 92 Christian Ringo...... DL 4 Javone Lawson...... WR 34 Justin Anderson...... LB 64 Ben Duhon...... DL 93 Cordian Hagans...... DL 5 Darius Barksdale...... S 35 Boris Anyama...... LB 65 Zach Tarver...... OL 94 Karmichael Dunbar II...DL 6 Qyendarius Griffin.... LB 36 Mitchell Cunningham....RB 66 Marvin Martin...... DL 95 Hunter Stover...... K 7 Delvin Jones...... LB 37 Hunter Thibodaux...... S 67 Daniel Quave...... OL 96 Brandon McCray...... DL 8 Terrance Broadway...QB 38 Trae Johnson...... LB 68 Octravian Anderson.... OL 97 Jalen Fields...... DL 9 Harry Peoples...... WR 40 Brett Baer...... K/P 69 Greg Siener...... OL 98 Darrell Green...... DL 10 Larry Pettis...... TE 41 Torrey Pierce...... RB 70 Mykhael Quave...... OL 99 Darrien Batiste...... DL 11 James Butler...... WR 43 Thomas Singleton.... TE 71 Andre Huval...... OL La Marcus Allen...... WR 13 Brady Thomas...... QB 44 Kevin Fouquier...... LB 72 Leonardo Bates...... OL Zach Bourque...... WR 15 Jamal Robinson...... WR 45 Emeka Onyenekwu... DE 73 Ethan Rosenbalm.... OL Brandon Calhoun... WR 16 Brooks Haack...... QB 46 Alonzo Harris...... RB 74 Justin Hamilton...... DL Billy Christian...... S 17 Blaine Gautier...... QB 47 Blake Comminie...... DE 75 Terry Johnson...... OL Zachary DeGrange...... S 18 Jevante Watson...... CB 48 Joey Chapman...... RB 76 Jaron Odom...... OL Chris Faber...... S 19 Riley Saunders...... QB 49 Matt Rosenbalm...... DS 78 Daniel Lemelle...... OL Eric Ferguson...... CB 20 Will Burrowes...... S 50 Jake Guidry...... DS 79 Evyn Perry...... OL Christian Hill...... S 21 Rodney Gillis...... S 51 Tre’maine Lightfoot....LB 80 Adam Savoie...... WR Dominick Jones...... CB 22 Melvin White...... CB 52 Dominique Tovell.....LB 81 Bradley Brown...... WR D’Shaie Landor...... QB 23 Dexter Aucoin...... CB 53 Remaine Douglas.....DL 82 John Broussard...... DS Tyler Morvant...... DB 24 Sean Thomas...... CB 54 Kevon Foster...... DL 83 Jared Johnson...... TE Jalen Nixon...... QB 25 Chris Morgan...... DB 55 Brandon Nash...... LB 84 Devin Figaro...... WR Lance Pace...... WR 26 Yobes Walker...... RB 56 Christian Sager...... LB 85 Ian Thompson...... TE O’Neil Parker...... S 27 T.J. Worthy...... WR 57 Chris Prater...... DE 86 Jacob Maxwell...... TE Jamal Rainey...... S 28 Marcus Jackson...... RB 58 Nick Barnfield...... LB 87 Darryl Surgent...... WR Al-Damion Riles...... DB 29 Tyren Alexander...... LB 59 Jake Molbert...... LB 88 Andrew Hebert...... TE Travis Shinn...... K 30 Le’Marcus Gibson..... LB 61 Joseph Brunson...... OL 90 Blain Winston...... DL Rodney Smith...... LB

2012 Preseason Depth Chart O F F E N S E

Left Tackle Left Guard Center Right Guard Right Tackle Tight End LEONARDO BATES (Sr-2L) Mykhael Quave (RFr-1sq) ANDRE HUVAL (Jr-2L) DANIEL QUAVE (So-1L) JARON ODOM (Jr-3L) Ian Thompson (Jr-2L) Jarad Martin (So-1L) Daniel Lemelle (Jr-1L) Terry Johnson (So-JC) Greg Siener (RFr-1sq) Octravian Anderson (RFr-1sq) Jacob Maxwell (Jr-2L) Larry Pettis (So-1L)

Wide Receiver (X) Wide Receiver (H) Quarterback Running Back Wide Receiver (Y) JAVONE LAWSON (Sr-3L) HARRY PEOPLES (Sr-1L) BLAINE GAUTIER (Sr-3L) ALONZO HARRIS (So-1L) DARYL SURGENT (Jr-2L) Jamal Robinson (So-1L) Bradley Brown (Jr-1sq) Terrance Broadway (So-1sq) Montrel Carter (RFr-1sq) Devin Figaro (Jr-1sq) James Butler (So-1L) Torrey Pierce (RFr-1sq)

D E F E N S E S P E C I A L T E A M S

Defensive End Nose Tackle Defensive Tackle Field Goal & Kickoff Emeka Onyenekwu (Sr-3L) Justin Hamilton (So-1L) Cordian Hagans (Sr-1L) BRETT BAER (Sr-3L) Chris Prater (Fr-1sq) Brandon McCray (Jr-2L) Christian Ringo (So-1L) Carlos Alvarez (So-1L)

Bandit Inside Linebacker Inside Linebacker Rover Punter Dominique Tovell (RFr-1sq) JAKE MOLBERT (SO-1L) Justin Anderson (Jr-2L) LE’MARCUS GIBSON (Sr-2L) BRETT BAER (Sr-3L) Boris Anyama (So-1sq) Brandon Nash (Jr-2L) Qyendarius Griffin (So-1sq) Will Burrowes (Jr-JC) Carlos Alvarez (So-1L) Holder Cornerback Strong Safety Free Safety Cornerback BRADY THOMAS (Sr-1L) MELVIN WHITE (Sr-3L) Darius Barksdale (So-TR) Rodney Gillis (Sr-1L) JEMARLOUS MOTEN (Sr-1L) Riley Saunders (Jr-1sq) Jevante Watson (RFr-1sq) Dexter Aucoin (RFr-1sq) Trevance Patt (So-1L) Sean Thomas (So-1L) Long Snaps MATT ROSENBALM (Sr-2L) or RETURNING STARTERS IN CAPS John Broussard (So-1L)

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Personal: Born Jan. 16, 1991 in Foley, Ala. . . . son of Michael and Brandie Anderson. . . has CARLOS ALVAREZ four brothers (Bax, Cody, Tyler & Beck). . . general studies major. 5-9 195 So. k 91 Anderson’s Career Statistics Baldwin, La. Year G Solo Asst Total TFL -Yd Sac -Yd Int FR -FF PBU 2010 8 7 1 8 0 -0 0 -0 0-0 0 -0 1 West St. Mary H.S. 2011 9 11 2 13 1 -6 0 -0 0-0 0 -0 0 Totals 17 18 3 21 1 -6 0 -0 0-0 0 -0 1 2011 (Freshman): Saw action in three games, handling the kickoff chores against La.- Monroe (11/5), at Arizona (11/26) and vs. San Diego State in the New Orleans Bowl. . . OCTRAVIAN received chance to play when Hunter Stover was injured and made the most of it, owning a team-best 63.2 average on 15 kickoffs with one touchback. . . best game came at Arizona ANDERSON where he averaged 66.8 yards on five kickoffs. . . earned first letter. 6-4 280 68 High School: Three-time first team all-district choice at West St. Mary High, playing for Fr. ol coach Ryan Antoine. . . was six-for 12 on field goal attempts, all from at least 45 yards, and made all of his 40 extra-point attempts as a senior. . . recorded touchbacks on 88.9 percent Shreveport, La. of kickoffs (32-of-36). . . career-long field goal was 50 yards. . . also punted and played Evangel Christian Academy fullback, averaging 40 yards per punt as a senior. . . rated a two-star prospect by Scout.com, 2011 (Redshirt): Sat out the season as a redshirt while gaining experience. the nation’s 44th-best kicker by KohlsKicking.com and 52nd by ESPN.com’s Scouts, Inc. . . in High School: First team all-state choice as a senior at Evangel Christian Academy, playing summer 2010, finished Top 30 in kickoffs and field goals out of 145 of his peers at the Kohl’s for coach Philip Deas. . . helped team to a 12-2 record and the Louisiana Class 2A state title National Invitational Scholarship Camp in Wisconsin. as a senior. . . also played on state championship team as a junior. . . played in the Max Personal: Born Nov. 22, 1992. . . son of Wilfredo and Elodie Alvarez. . . has one brother Emfinger All-American Classic. . . rated two-star prospect by Rivals.com. (Henry) and two sisters (Maria & Theresa). . . exercise science major. Personal: Born Jan. 27, 1993 in Shreveport, La. . . . son of Charles Pennington and Brenda Blake. . . has two brothers (Terrance Anderson & Robert Blake) and one sister (Shamekia Alvarez’s Career Kickoff Statistics Anderson). . . criminal justice major. Year No Yds Avg. TB OB 2011 15 948 63.2 1 0 Totals 15 948 63.2 1 0 BORIS ANYAMA 6-2 210 JUSTIN ANDERSON So. lb 35 6-2 235 Stafford, Texas Jr. lb 34 Stafford H.S. Foley, Ala. Foley H.S. 2011 (Freshman): Saw action in 11 games playing mostly on special teams, missing only the FIU contest (10/1). . . led 2011 (Sophomore): Worked his way into the starting lineup late in the season, starting the special teams with 16 (12 solo). . . the regular season finale at Arizona (11/26) and the New Orleans Bowl . . . played in nine made two or more tackles five times. . . games with two starts, ending the year with 11 solo and 13 total tackles. . . saw little action made a career-best four solo stops with a early in the year, but broke into rotation at Middle Tennessee (10/29), making three tackles. forced fumble, all coming on special . . added three tackles at Arkansas State (11/12). . . capped year with a five-tackle effort vs. teams, in the New Orleans Bowl win over San Diego State, including his only tackle for loss of the year. . . earned second letter. San Diego State. . . earned first letter. 2010 (Redshirt): Appeared in 10 games at defensive end. . . missed first two games recov- 2010 (Redshirt): Redshirted as a mem- ering from a broken leg suffered during spring drills. . . first career start came at Florida ber of the receiving unit. . . named to the Atlantic (Nov. 13). . . posted a season-high four tackles vs. Middle Tennessee and vs. FIU. . . Sun Belt Conference Commissioner’s List. garnered first career sack at Troy. . . had a High School: Earned three letters in tackle-for-loss at North Texas, at Troy and at football and track and two letters in Ole Miss, while sharing a TFL vs. Middle basketball. . . played quarterback, run- Tennessee. ning back, linebacker and defensive back. . . earned 2009 First Team All-District 26-3A hon- 2009 (Freshman): Redshirted after rehab- ors at running back and second team accolades at defensive back bing from a broken leg during spring drills. . . Personal: Born Sept. 13, 1991 in Houston, Texas. . . son of Callistus and Augusta Anyama. . was a member of the Sun Belt Honor Roll. . is one of five children having three brothers (Best, Shelter & Easy) and one sister (Ivory). . . High School: Garnered all-state recognition is a member of the Dean’s List at UL. . . biology major. as a senior at Foley High, playing for coach Todd Watson. . . also earned all-county and Anyama’s Career Statistics all-region recognition after making 80 tackles Year G Solo Asst Total TFL -Yd Sac -Yd Int FR -FF PBU with 16 sacks as a senior to lead team to the 2011 11 12 4 16 0 -0 0 -0 0 0 -1 0 state playoffs. . . selected to play in the Totals 11 12 4 16 0 -0 0 -0 0 0 -1 0 Mississippi-Alabama All-Star Game.

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finale, making three at La.-Monroe. . . kicked DEXTER AUCOIN just one field goal at home, a 25-yarder vs. FIU. 5-9 180 . . was the primary kickoff specialist for the Fr. CB 23 second straight season. . . was three-for-five in Patterson, La. onside kick attempts. . . made six tackles, including two vs. ASU. . . named Sun Belt Patterson H.S. Conference Special Teams Player of the Week following the Ohio game after scoring four extra points and executing two perfect onside 2011 (Redshirt): Sat out the season as a redshirt, adding size and strength in the weight kicks. . . named to the Sun Belt Conference room and adjusting to the collegiate game. Honor Roll. High School: Rated three-star prospect by Rivals.com. . . rated Top 40 prospect in Louisiana 2009 (Freshman): Primary kickoff specialist by Rivals.com. . . Class 3A All-State performer as a senior, helped Patterson to a 12-3 record, all 12 games. . . launched five kickoffs for 318 including an undefeated record in District 6-3A and an appearance in the Louisiana 3A yards with one touchback in the season finale championship game. . . posted 38 tackles and grabbed six interceptions, returning four for vs. Troy (only touchback of the season). . . touchdowns in 2010. totaled 52 kickoffs for 2,895 yards, an average Personal: Born July 16, 1992. . . is the son of Melissa Aucoin. . . has two brothers (Erik Carter of 55.7 yards. . . made two tackles. . . named to the Sun Belt Conference Honor Roll. & Sean Stewart) and two sisters (Shanquille Thomas & Catherin Stout). . . criminal justice 2008 (Redshirt): Redshirted, did not play. major. High School: Was a two-time all-county selection. . . averaged 44.5 yards per punt. Personal: Born Jan. 30, 1990. . . son of Ron and Dianne Baer. . . has one brother (Brian). . . BRETT BAER exercise science major. 5-11 182 Baer’s Career Punting Statistics Sr. k/P 40 Year No Yds Avg. Long In 20 50+ TB Brandon, Miss. 2011 79 3,185 40.3 60 27 12 5 Totals 79 3,185 40.3 60 27 12 5 Brandon H.S. Baer’s Career Field Goal Statistics Year FGM -FGA Pct. 0-29 30-39 40-49 50+ LG BLK PAT’s Record Book: Enters season having made 11 straight field goal attempts, three short of 2010 7 -7 1.000 3-3 3-3 1-1 0-0 42 0 22-23 Mike Shafer’s school record, which was set in 1994. . . his 18 field goals were the second- 2011 18 -20 .900 8-9 4-4 5-6 1-1 50 0 46-50 highest single season total in school history, one short of the record of 19 by John Roveto in Totals 25 -27 .926 11-12 7-7 6-7 1-1 50 0 68-73 1977. . . his 46 extra points were also second best, four short of the record of 50 by Drew Edmiston in 2008. . . his team-leading 100 points in 2011 were the most by a UL kicker and Baer’s Career Kickoff Statistics third-best overall, trailing the record 114 by Tyrell Fenroy (2008) and Brian Mitchell (1988). Year No Yds Avg. TB OB . . it bested the old record of 81 points by Roveto in 1977. . . owns a career field goal percent- 2009 52 2,895 55.7 1 0 age of .926 (25-27) and would rank among all-time NCAA leaders but is short of the required 2010 45 2,462 54.7 1 2 minimum of 45 attempts (record is 43-49, .878 by Bobby Raymond, Florida, 1983-84). . . is 2011 16 782 48.9 0 0 seven-for-nine in onside kick attempts, recovering four himself. Totals 113 6,139 54.3 2 2 2011 (Junior): Semi-finalist for the Lou Groza Award, which is presented to the nation’s top kicker, after going 18-for-20 in field goal attempts and 46-for-50 on PAT efforts. . . also earned second team All-Sun Belt honors as both a kicker and punter and second team All- DARIUS BARKSDALE Louisiana by the LSWA. . . tabbed the team’s special teams MVP. . . named the LSWA Special 6-0 200 Teams Player of the Week after wins over Nicholls State (9/17) and Florida Atlantic (10/1). . So. S . led the nation in field goal accuracy (10 or more attempts) at .900. . . punted 79 times for 5 3,185 yards and a 40.3 yard average, owning 12 kicks of 50 yards or better. . . had 27 punts Batesville, Miss. downed inside the 20, 12 inside the 10 and nine inside the five with just five touchbacks. . . Hargrave Military Academy was four-for-four on onside kick attempts with UL recovering efforts vs. Troy, La.-Monroe, Jacksonville State Univ. Arizona and San Diego State. . . connected on a career-long 50-yard field goal as time expired to give UL a 32-30 win over San Diego State in the New Orleans Bowl. . . named Sun 2011 (Redshirt): Joined the team during the Spring 2012 semester after transferring from Belt Conference Special Teams Player of the Week three times during the year. . . the first Jacksonville State. . . originally signed with Mississippi. . . primarily used as a back in high came after he broke a 34-34 tie against Florida Atlantic (10/1) by making a 37-yard field goal school, he was moved to the secondary during spring drills. with no time left to give the Ragin’ Cajuns the win. . . received second honor on Nov. 7 after High School: Parade and U.S. Army All-America selection and 2007 Missisippi Mr. Football converting an onside kick late in the fourth quarter that led to the game-winning touch- by the Clarion Ledger as a senior at South Panola High, playing for coach Lance Pogue . . . also down in a 36-35 win over La.-Monroe. . . closed regular season with his third award after earned All-America accolades from SuperPrep EA Sports after setting a Mississippi Class 5A making a 20-yard field goal and averaging 47.6 yards on five punts at Arizona (11/26). . . record with 2, 917 yards rushing and 35 TDs as a senior. . . tabbed as a first team junior All- only missed field goals came in the third quarter vs. FAU, going wide left from 48 yards and American honors from EA Sports as a junior in 2007. . . first team all-state by the Clarion hitting the left upright from 25 yards. . . earned third letter. Ledger and the Mississippi Coaches Association as both a junior and senior. . . ranked as the 2010 (Sophomore): Began season as backup kicker, then assumed starting role in fifth No. 9 running back in the nation by Rivals.com in 2008. . . helped team to four straight game. . . was perfect on field goals (7-7) and extra points (23-23). . . only kicker in the Sun Mississippi Class 5A state titles at South Panola, never losing a game in high school. . . spent Belt perfect on field goal attempts. . . season-long effort of 42 yards came vs. Troy in his first the 2009 season at Hargrave Military Academy, where he was rated the No. 3 safety in the career attempt. . . did not attempt more than one field goal in a game until the season nation by Scout.com.

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Personal: Born Jan. 3, 1990 in Batesville, Miss. . . . full name is Darius Raymond Barksdale, but he is known by many as Tig, a nickname he earned as a child. . . is the oldest of four ZACH BOURQUE children, having three sisters (Telissa, Katilyn & Erin). . . general studies major. 6-0 172 So. WR NICK BARNFIELD Abbeville, La. 6-3 230 North Vermilion H.S. Jr. lb 58 Destrehan, La. 2011 (Freshman): Played in eight games, primarily being used on special teams. . . made Destrehan H.S. solo tackles vs. FIU and North Texas. . . earned first letter. 2010 (Redshirt): Spent the year adjusting to the collegiate game.

High School: Three-time all-district selection at North Vermilion High, playing for coach 2011 (Sophomore): Played in two games as a reserve linebacker and on special teams, Tommy Byler. . . rushed for 1,101 yards and 14 touchdowns as a senior, adding 70 tackles, seeing action against La.-Monroe and Troy. . . voted the team’s Brian Mitchell Special Forces five forced fumbles and three defensive scores to earn first team all-district kudos. . . made Special Teams Player of the Year. . . earned second letter. 95 tackles with seven sacks and four forced fumbles as a junior. . . second team all-district 2010 (Freshman): Saw action in four of the final five games of the season on special pick as both a sophomore and junior. . . earned a total of nine varsity letters, including four teams. . . member of the Sun Belt Conference Honor Roll. in football, two in both soccer and baseball and one in track. . . named the most outstanding 2009 (Redshirt): Redshirted, did not play. . . twice named defensive scout team player of athlete in the district as a senior when he finished third at the state Class 3A meet in the 400 the week. meters and sixth in the 100 meters. . . tabbed as the most outstanding track athlete in the High School: Two-year regular as a blocking tight end at Destrehan High, playing for coach parish. . . all-district choice in soccer as a junior and senior, including first team as a senior. Stephen Robichaux. . . helped team to a 29-0 record during his two seasons, winning two Personal: Born Oct. 15, 1992 in Lafayette, La. . . . son of Bryan and Sue Bourque. . . has one Class 5A state titles. . . was a reserve on the team that went 15-0 during his junior season brother (Alex) and one sister (Olivia). . . insurance and risk management major. and started on the 14-0 team his senior campaign. . . also ran the mile in track and played goalkeeper in soccer. Bourque’s Career Statistics Personal: Born Nov. 19, 1990 in Houston, Texas and also lived in Benton, Ill. . . . son of Scott Year G Solo Asst Total TFL -Yd Sac -Yd Int FR -FF PBU and Dana MacCord. . . is the oldest of five children, having two brothers (Josh & Trey) and two 2011 8 2 0 2 0 -0 0 -0 0 0 -0 0 sisters (Rosie and Rylea). . . represents the football team on the UL Student-Athlete Advisory Totals 8 2 0 2 0 -0 0 -0 0 0 -0 0 Committee. . . was active in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in high school . . . is a mem- ber of Chi Alpha campus services ministries at UL. . . general exercise science major. TERRANCE BROADWAY LEONARDO BATES 6-2 205 6-5 296 So. QB 8 Sr. ol 72 Baton Rouge, La. New Orleans, La. Captiol H.S. L.W. Higgins H.S. Univ. of Houston

2011 (Redshirt): Enrolled in class for the 2011 spring semester and sat out the season to 2011 (Junior): Second team All-Sun meet NCAA transfer guidelines. . . named to the Sun Belt Conference Commissioner’s List. Belt. . . second team All-Louisiana by Houston: Attended Houston in Fall 2010 and played four games as a true freshman, making the LSWA. . . made the move to left one start. . . came off the bench to complete five-of-eight passes for 84 yards and a TD at tackle after being used mostly at guard UCLA (Sept. 18). . . started in a 42-34 win over Tulane, completing 19-of-28 passes for 174 in 2010, starting all 13 games. . . yards. . . also had a TD passes vs. Mississippi State (Oct. 9) and at Memphis (Oct. 30). played 887 of the team’s 936 snaps, High School: Rated fifth-best dual threat quarterback in the nation by Rivals.com in 2009- ranking fourth on the team with 19 10 and 11th best player in Louisiana by Rivals.com. . . ranked as the No. 60 athlete in the knockdown blocks. . . earned third let- nation by ESPN. . . first team all-state quarterback and first team all-district selection at ter. Capitol High in Baton Rouge. . . was 135-of-221 for 2,140 yards with 20 touchdowns as a 2010 (Sophomore): Appeared in 12 senior. . . finished an injury-plagued junior season with 1,257 yards passing, 12 touchdowns games, starting the first seven at left and five interceptions, adding 500 yards rushing and another four scores. . . was an honor- guard. . . started at left tackle at FAU able mention all-state, all-metro and all-district selection as a sophomore. and vs. FIU. . . saw the most snaps of Personal: Born April 16, 1992 in Baton Rouge, La. . . . son of Connie Richerson . . has one any offensive player (766), including a sister (Mariah). . . has an infant son, Terrance Joseph Broadway II. . . played in high school season-high 88 at FAU. with current UL teammate Bradley Brown. . . sports management major. 2009 (Freshman): Played in seven games as a reserve offensive lineman. . . saw 47 snaps Broadway’s Career Statistics (season-high 26 at Nebraska). Passing Rushing 2008 (Redshirt): Redshirted, did not play. Year A-C-I Pct Yds TD Eff Att Yds Avg TD Personal: Born Nov. 28, 1989 in New Orleans, La. . . . son of Ernestine Bates. . . has two 2010 * 42-30-1 .714 424 3 151.2 19 72 3.8 0 brothers (Steafan Horne & Jwann Bates) and one sister (Maria Bates). . . general studies Totals 42-30-1 .714 424 3 151.2 19 72 3.8 0 major. * - Stats compiled at the University of Houston

2012 Football www.ragincajuns.com University OF LOUISIANA 11 2012 player biographies JOHN BROUSSARD WILL BURROWES 6-1 206 6-0 200 So. DS 82 Jr. S 20 Lafayette, La. Perkinston, Miss. Lafayette H.S. Gautier H.S. Mississippi Gulf Coast C.C. 2011 (Freshman): Took over the long-snapping chores on both punts and placements in 2011: Joined the team in January and took part in spring drills. the final five games of the year. . . was perfect on all 53 long snaps during the year (29 punt Mississippi Gulf Coast: Helped team to a 10-2 record and a win over Blinn College in the & 24 placements). . . earned first letter. Mississippi Bowl as a sophomore at Mississippi Gulf Coast, playing for coach Steve Campbell. 2010 (Redshirt): Redshirted, did not play. . . named to the Sun Belt Conference . . rated as a three-star prospect by Scout.com. . . ranked the No. 22 recruit in Mississippi. . . Commissioner’s List. posted 45 tackles, seven pass breakups and three interceptions in 2011. . . played in the High School: Lettered twice in football at Lafayette High, playing for coach Mark Barousse. Mississippi Junior College All-State Game. . .also lettered twice throwing the discus on the track team. High School: Two-time all-region choice at Gautier High, playing for coach Arlton Hudson. Personal: Born June 14, 1992 in Lafayette, La. . . . son of Gerald and Julie Broussard. . . his . . lettered four times in football, three in both tennis and basketball and once in soccer. . . father both played (1979-83) and coached (1986-98 & 2008-10) for the Ragin’ Cajuns. . . received all-region kudos as a senior in tennis. exercise science major. Personal: Born March 4, 1991 in Virginia Beach, Va. . . . son of Paul and Bobbie Burrowes. . . is the youngest of three children, having one brother (Sean) and one sister (Serena). . . was BRADLEY BROWN a member of the Beta Club in high school. . . general studies major. 5-10 180 JAMES BUTLER Jr. WR 81 6-2 205 Baton Rouge, La. So. WR Capitol H.S. 11 Luling, La. Northwestern State Hahnville H.S. 2011 (Redshirt): Joined the team for spring drills after transferring from Northwestern State. . . sat out the 2011 season as a redshirt to meet NCAA transfer guidelines. Northwestern State: Honorable mention All-Southland Conference choice as both a 2011 (Redshirt): Sat freshman and sophomore. . . two-year starter at wide receiver, making 75 catches for 810 out the season after yards and five touchdowns. . . caught at least one pass in all 22 career games. . . had a career suffering a torn anteri- 22.2 kickoff return average (44 returns) and a 9.0 punt return average (16 returns). . . led the or cruciate ligament in team with 48 catches for 454 yards with three touchdowns as a sophomore. . . also returned his left knee during 15 punts for a 9.2 average and 18 kickoffs for a 22.3 average. . . made six catches for 111 preseason camp, yards including a career-long 49-yard catch at Air Force. . . totaled 27 catches for 356 yards requiring season-end- and two TD’s as a freshman. ing surgery. . . returned High School: District offensive player of the year as a senior at Capitol High, playing for to take part in limited coach Chadwick Germany. . . four-time all-district choice, earning second team as both a drills during spring freshman and sophomore and first team as a junior and senior. . . caught passes totaling practice and is expect- 3,536 yards with 33 TDs in high school. . . also had three TD’s passing, four rushing and one ed to be ready by pre- on a fumble return. . . caught passes totaling 916 yards with eight touchdowns as a senior. . season camp. . played defensively as a cornerback, making 37 tackles with one interception. . . had 1,300 2010 (Freshman): receiving yards and 12 TD’s as a junior, earning all-state and all-city kudos. . . had 780 yards Appeared in 11 games as a reserve wide receiver and on special teams. . . made 14 catches receiving and seven scores as a sophomore and 540 yards and six TD’s as a freshman. for 200 yards and a touchdown, ranking ninth on the squad in catches, seventh in yards and Personal: Born June 2, 1990 in Plaquemine, La. . . . son of Frank Marquez and Palanza fifth in yards-per-catch (14.3). . . made first three career receptions on consecutive snaps vs. Brown. . . has one older brother (Labradford) and two younger sisters (Brianna & Brishaye). No. 22 Oklahoma State, the last being a 35-yard TD. . . top game came in the season finale . . played in high school with UL teammate Terrance Broadway. . . criminal justice major. at La.-Monroe with six catches for 86 yards, including a long of 45. High School: Three-time letterman in football and track. . . helped Hahnville to the District Brown’s Career Receiving Statistics 6-5A title as a senior, hauling in 65 receptions for 1,060 yards and nine touchdowns. . . also Year Rec Yds Avg TD played safety. . . all-district selection in both 2008 and 2009. 2009 * 27 356 13.2 1 Personal: Born March 4, 1992. . . son of James and Lynette Butler. . . has two sisters (Sade 2010 * 48 454 9.5 3 & Jada). . . psychology major. Totals 75 810 10.8 4 Kickoff Returns Punt Returns Butler’s Career Statistics Year Ret Yds Avg TD Ret Yds Avg TD Year Rec Yds Avg TD 2009 * 26 576 22.2 0 1 -4 — 0 2010 14 200 14.3 1 2010 * 18 402 22.3 0 15 138 9.2 0 Totals 14 200 14.3 1 Totals 44 978 22.2 0 16 134 8.4 0 * - Stats compiled at Northwestern State

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Personal: Born July 27, 1992 in Katy, Texas. . . son of Bryant and Marcelle Chapman. . . both BRANDON CALHOUN of his parents are UL graduates. . . has two older sisters (Christi & Amenda). . . lived in 6-0 200 Aberdeen, Scotland from 1995-2000 and in Cairo, Egypt from 2000-03 before returning to Fr. WR Katy, Texas. . . was a member of the National Honor Society in high school. . . chemical Monroe, La. engineering major. Neville H.S. Southern Arkansas BILLY CHRISTIAN 5-10 175 2012 (Spring): Joined the team as a walk-on and took part in spring drills. Southern Arkansas: Was a member of the football squad for the 2011 season but red- So. S shirted, transferring at the end of the spring semester. Sulphur, La. High School: Honorable mention all-district choice as both a junior and senior at Neville St. Louis Catholic H.S. High, playing for coach Mickey McCarty. . . helped team to a 13-1 record and the state Class

4A title as a senior in 2009. . . three-year starter and letterman in football. . . also lettered three times in track, running the 400 meters and 110 meter hurdles. 2011 (Freshman): Did not see any game action, practicing in the UL secondary. . . lettered Personal: Born Feb. 15, 1992 in Monroe, La. . . son of Ron and Ronita Calhoun. . . has two as a member of the UL track team, posting the 11th best throw of the year in the javelin younger sisters (Melodi & Ahlayna). . . was active on the student council and in the Key Club (197-9). in high school. . . general studies major. 2010 (Redshirt): Sat out the season as a redshirt. . . finished sixth in the javelin at the Sun Belt Conference Championships with a throw of 191-11 to earn All-Sun Belt honors. . . MONTREL CARTER named to the Sun Belt Conference Commissioner’s List in both track and football. High School: Three-time all-district choice at St. Louis Catholic High, playing for coach 5-11 180 Mike Johns. . . played on both sides of the ball as a senior, seeing action at both quarterback Fr. rb 3 and safety. . . served as team captain as a senior, helping team to an 8-3 record and the Cecilia, La. second round of the state playoffs. . . earned a total of 11 letters in high school, including four each in football and golf, two in track and one in soccer. . . two-time all-district pick in Cecilia H.S. track, competing in the javelin and 300 hurdles. . . played goalie on the soccer team as a freshman. Personal: Born Dec. 9, 1990 in Lake Charles, La. . . . son of Wendell Christian and Valerie 2011 (Redshirt): Redshirted in order to have the time to adapt to the collegiate game and McCullough. . . has one older sister (Melissa). . . has been a member of the Dean’s List every get bigger and stronger in the weight room. semester at UL. . . is active in the Kinesiology Professional Association, the Student Alumni High School: Rated three-star prospect by Scout.com and the nation’s 116th-best running Association and Kappa Sigma fraternity at UL. . . is a member of the Dean’s List and back. . . earned first team All-Acadiana and honorable mention all-state honors as a senior. President’s List. . . health promotion and wellness major. . . named district offensive MVP after accounting for 21 touchdowns and nearly 2,400 all- purpose yards. . . rushed for 1,529 yards and 15 scores. . . averaged 43.1 yards on seven punt returns with three TDs and 16.3 yards on seven kickoff returns with one score. . . first team BLAKE COMMINIE all-district selection as a junior in 2009 when he accounted for more than 1,750 all-purpose 6-1 245 yards and 13 TDs. . . rushed for 882 yards and nine touchdowns and caught passes for 224 yards and one TD. . . excelled as a returns specialist, averaging 17.2 yards and a TD on 13 punt Sr. DE 47 returns (224 yards total) and 37.6 yards and two TDs on 12 kickoff returns (451 yards). Edgard, La. Personal: Born May 14, 1993 in Lafayette, La. . . . son of Marcus Carter and SueAnna West St. John H.S. Williams. . . is the oldest of three children, having one brother (Kaleb) and one sister (Victoria). . . his father played football at UL, lettering in 1993. . . criminal justice major. Mississippi Delta C.C. 2011: Enrolled in class for spring semester and did not see any action. Junior College: Posted 30 tackles, 11 sacks, four fumble recoveries and two forced fumbles JOEY CHAPMAN in 2010 at Mississippi Delta C.C., his first season at defensive end. . . named second team all-state during his sophomore season. . . played outside linebacker in 2009. . . sat out 2008 6-1 219 season, taking a redshirt at Fort Scott (Kan.) Community College. Fr. rb 48 High School: Was the Class 1A Most Outstanding Defensive Player during senior year at Katy, Texas West St. John High, playing for coach Laury Dupont. . . all-district choice in basketball during the 2006-2007 and 2007-08 seasons and placed first in the discus throw at the 2008 state Katy H.S. track meet. Personal: Born March 23, 1990 in Metarie, La. . . . son of Brenda Valentine. . . has one brother (Arlanda). . . general studies major. 2011 (Redshirt): Joined the team for preseason practice and redshirted as a running back. High School: Three-time academic all-district choice at Katy High, playing for coach Gary Joseph. . . helped team to a 56-6 record during his four seasons, including two state Class 5A titles. . . squad went 16-0 in his freshman year and 13-3 the following season, winning the crown each year. . . team finished second in the state after a 14-2 junior campaign and was 13-1 as a senior.

2012 Football www.ragincajuns.com University OF LOUISIANA 13 2012 player biographies ZACHARY DeGRANGE CHRIS FABER 5-10 180 6-3 178 Fr. S So. S New Orleans, La. Lafayette, La. St. Augustine H.S. Teurlings Catholic H.S.

2011 (Redshirt): Made the team as a walk-on and took part in preseason camp. . . red- 2011 (Freshman): Did not see any game action as a member of the UL secondary. shirted during the season as a member of the secondary. 2010 (Redshirt): Redshirted, did not play. . . named to the Sun Belt Conference Honor High School: First team all-district and first team all-metro choice as a senior at St. Roll. Augustine High, playing for coach David Johnson. . . helped team to a 10-3 record, reaching High School: Honorable mention all-district choice as a senior at Teurlings Catholic High, the quarterfinals of the state tourney. . . also lettered twice in baseball. playing for coach Sonny Charpentier. . . earned a total of seven varsity letters, including three Personal: Born Sept. 16, 1992 in New Orleans, La. . . . son of Drake and Lucinda DeGrange. in both football and basketball and one in baseball. . . earned academic all-state recognition . . has one brother (Daniel) and one sister (Maddie). . . was a member of the Honor Roll as a in both football and basketball as a senior. junior in high school. . . enjoys salt water fishing. . . criminal justice major. Personal: Born Feb. 22, 1992 in La Place, La. . . . son of Kyle and Karen Faber. . . has two older brothers (David & Jeff). . . mother works as an administrative assistant in the UL ath- letic department and brother David is the UL assistant athletic director for operations. . . is a BEN DUHON member of the Honor Roll at UL. . . industrial design major. 5-11 260 Sr. DL 64 ERIC FERGUSON Slidell, La. 5-11 171 Salmen H.S. Jr. CB Arlington, Texas 2011 (Junior): Saw action in 13 Sam Houston H.S. games as a reserve on the defensive Oklahoma Panhandle line and on special teams. . . did not have any tackles. . . earned second 2011 (Redshirt): Joined the team in Spring 2011 and sat out the season as a redshirt while letter. working with the defensive secondary. 2010 (Sophomore): Appeared in Oklahoma Panhandle: Started as a cornerback and special teams performer in his only three games as a reserve defensive season (2008), playing for coach Mike Wyatt. . . played both wide receiver and defensive lineman. . . had a season-best 23 snaps back. . . made 43 tackles. vs. WKU. . . recorded an assisted tackle High School: Honorable mention all-district choice as a senior at Sam Houston High, play- and a QB hurry at La.-Monroe. ing for coach George McFarland. . . played both ways, making 17 catches for 182 yards and a 2009 (Freshman): Did not compete touchdown as a wide receiver. . . had career totals of 32 catches for 410 yards and two during the season. . . Named Defensive scores. Scout Team Player of the Week Personal: Born Dec. 15, 1989 in Pine Bluff, Ark. . . . son of Eric and Phyllis Ferguson. . . is the (Southern). oldest of three children, having one brother (Derrick) and one sister (Ashley). . . his cousin, 2008 (Redshirt): Redshirted, did not Robert Ferguson, played as a wide receiver in the NFL with Green Bay, Minnesota and Atlanta play. from 2001-10. . . is a member of Omega Psi Phi fraternity at UL. . . general studies major. High School: Honorable mention all- district choice as a senior at Salmen High, playing for coach Jerry Leonard. . DEVIN FIGARO . lettered three times in football and once each in track and powerlifting. . . played in just 6-3 205 four games as a junior because of a knee injury. . . earned the captain’s award and the coach’s Jr. WR award as both a junior and senior. . . voted the squad’s most powerful lineman as a senior. . 84 . won the Class 4A powerlifting regional title with a 500-pound dead lift and owned a best Lafayette, La. of 500 in the squat as well. . . threw the shot and discus in track, owning bests of 40-0 in the Lafayette H.S. shot and 151-0 in the discus. Tulane Univ. Personal: Born Aug. 19, 1989 in Lafayette, La. . . . son of Allen and Adelle Duhon. . . has one sister (Lesi). . . enjoys playing the piano. . . general studies major. 2011 (Redshirt): Joined the team as a walk-on after two seasons at Tulane. . . redshirted during the season to meet NCAA transfer guidelines. Duhons Career Statistics Tulane: Played in 21 games in two seasons, making 23 catches for 302 yards and one Year G Solo Asst Total TFL -Yd Sac -Yd Int FR -FF PBU touchdown. . . was fifth on the team with 19 catches for 259 yards and a TD as a sophomore. 2010 3 0 1 1 0 -0 0 -0 0 0 -0 0 . . ended the year with a career-best eight catches totaling 79 yards vs. Marshall (11/27). . . 2011 13 0 0 0 0 -0 0 -0 0 0 -0 0 made four receptions for a career-best 95 yards vs. Houston (9/25), making a 36-yard TD Totals 16 0 1 1 0 -0 0 -0 0 0 -0 0 catch and a 49-yard grab, the longest of his career. . . played in 11 games as a true freshman in 2009. . . finished the year with four receptions for 43 yards. High School: Played the 2008 season at Hargrave Military Academy for coach Robert

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Prunty. . . helped Hargrave go 10-1, including games against East Carolina, Marshall, Navy and Tennessee’s junior varsity teams...for the season, had 25 catches for 640 yards and nine BLAINE GAUTIER touchdowns. . . three-year letterman at Lafayette High for coach Mark Barousse. . . named 6-0 212 three-star recruit by Rivals.com and Scout.com. . . helped lead Lions to 16 wins as a prepster, Sr. QB 17 including trips to the state playoffs all three years and the District 2-5A title as a junior. . . Edgard, La. named first-team all-district as a senior after catching 28 passes for 678 yards and five touchdowns...as a junior, had over 700 yards and nine scores receiving. . . also lettered four Lutcher H.S. years in basketball where he helped team win the 5A state title as a senior en route to claim- ing first-team All-Acadiana and second-team all-district recognition. Personal: Born April 21, 1990 in Lafayette, La. . . . son of Kevin and Diane Figaro. . . has two Record Book: Set UL season records for brothers (Kamari & Jevon) and one sister (Ramonie). . . his father was a standout on the UL yards passing (2,958), passing touch- basketball team from 1977-81, played in the NBA for three years with the Atlanta Hawks and downs (23), completion percentage Los Angeles Clippers and was inducted into the UL Athletic Hall of Fame in 2006. . . his uncle, (.628), passing efficiency (153.6), total Cedric Figaro, played football at Notre Dame and went on to play eight seasons as a line- offense (3,444) and touchdowns respon- backer in the NFL. . . general studies major. sible for (26) as a junior. . . also ranks fourth in total plays (462). . . set a single Figaro’s Career Statistics game record with 492 yards of total Year Rec Yds Avg TD offense vs. San Diego State in the New 2009 * 4 43 10.8 0 Orleans Bowl and is sixth with 430 yards 2010 * 19 259 13.6 1 at Western Kentucky (10/22). . . his 470 Totals 23 302 13.1 1 yards passing vs. San Diego State was the second-highest total in school history, * - Stats compiled at Tulane three short of the school mark. . . also had 419 yards passing at WKU (sixth best), making him the only player with multiple KEVON FOSTER 400-yard games in a career. . . tossed for 6-4 300 TD’s vs. North Texas (10/15) and La.- Fr. DL 54 Monroe (11/5), one short of the school record. . . his career-high 32 completions vs. WKU was fifth best. . . ranks fourth in school New Orleans, La. history with 27 career touchdown passes. Warren Easton H.S. 2011 (Junior): First team All-Louisiana and Louisiana Offensive Player of the Year by the Louisiana Sports Writer’s Association. . . second team All-Sun Belt. . . shared team offensive MVP honors with Ladarius Green. . . led the Sun Belt and ranked 14th nationally in passing 2011 (Redshirt): Sat out the season as a redshirt while practicing on a senior-dominated efficiency (153.6). . . was 11th in the league in rushing, and second among quarterbacks (486 defensive line. total) . . . started in 11 of the 13 games, coming off the bench to play against both Kent State High School: Second team all-district choice as a senior at Warren Easton High, playing for and Nicholls State. . . twice earned honorable mention Quarterback Performer of the Week coach Tony Hull. . . had 64 tackles, 14 sacks and 20 tackles-for-loss as a senior. . . played in honors by collegefootballperformance.com, receiving the nod after the North Texas (10/15) the Lake Pontchartrain All-Star Classic. and La.-Monroe (11/5) games. . . named the College Sport Madness Quarterback of the Personal: Born Dec. 20, 1992. . . . son of Kevin Nellum and Donna Foster. . . has three sisters Week three times, picking up the honor for the FIU, North Texas and La.-Monroe games. . . (Cameron, Kevinishia & Kevontia). . . renewable resources major. named the offensive player of the week by the Louisiana Sports Writer’s Association follow- ing the FIU an Florida Atlantic games. . . entered the Nicholls State game in the third quarter and engineered two scoring drives to cement the win. . . regained the starting job the fol- KEVIN FOUQUIER lowing week at FIU (9/24), throwing for 221 yards and three touchdowns and rushing for 86 6-4 210 yards to put a stranglehold on the starting berth. . . missed most of the Troy game (10/8) Fr. lb 44 after suffering a sprained ankle on the first series of the game. . . threw just six interceptions on the year, including none in the five games at home. . .threw 157 passes over a six-game Lafayette, La. stretch without an interception early in the season. . . closed year by going 24-for-40 for 470 Comeaux H.S. yards and three touchdowns in win over San Diego State, including three-for-three for 44 yards on game-winning drive in the final 30 seconds. . . earned third letter. 2010 (Sophomore): Played in 10 games, six coming at quarterback, with starts at FAU and Spring 2012: Enrolled at UL for the spring semester after graduating early from high school vs. FIU. . . took snaps from the wildcat formation in several games. . . second in rushing yards and took part in spring drills. (280) and tied for top honors in rushing touchdowns (5). . . was 34-of-65 for 440 yards with High School: First team all-district choice as a senior at Comeaux High, playing for coach three passing touchdowns and added 43 carries for 198 yards and two rushing touchdowns Kevin Magee. . . three-year starter in football, playing free safety as both a sophomore and in two games as a starter. . . was 21-for-36 for a season-high 254 yards and two passing TDs senior and quarterback as a sophomore and junior. . . also earned first team all-district in first career start at FAU. . . added 15 rushes for 86 yards and a TD, with a long run of 54 honors as a junior. . . rated as a three-star prospect by ESPN Scout Inc and the No. 54 prospect yards against the Owls. . . ran for a career-best 112 yards vs. FIU with the help of a 55-yard in Louisiana by ESPN Scout Inc. . . lettered twice in basketball. touchdown sprint (only 100-yard game of the season by the Cajuns). Personal: Born Dec. 7, 1992 in College Station, Texas. . . son of Kevin and Christine Fouquier. 2009 (Freshman): Played eight games as one of the backup quarterbacks and on special . . has three sisters (Carmen, Analise & Victoria). . . his father served as the defensive coordi- teams. . . did not attempt a pass until season finale. . . finished 9-of-17 passing for 119 yards nator at UL from 2007-10. . . political science & pre-law major. and a touchdown in the fourth quarter vs. Troy. . . had a one-yard touchdown run at Arkansas State.

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2008 (Redshirt): Redshirted, did not play. Personal: Born Feb. 24, 1989 in Starkville, Miss. ...son of Deborah and Donald Gibson, Jr. . High School: First team all-state selection as a senior at Lutcher High, playing for coach Tim . full name is Le’Marcus Sherlord Gibson. . . has one brother (Donald Norman) and three Detiller. . . threw for 2,743 yards and 30 touchdowns as a senior in 2007 to become the first sisters (Barbara and Cynthia Ware and Dominique Brown). . . general studies major. ever recipient of the Warrick Dunn Player of the Year Award, which is presented by WAFB-TV in Baton Rouge. . . also named to the all-state team after passing for 2,785 yards and 31 Gibson’s Career Statistics touchdowns as a junior in 2006. . . led team to the Class 3A title (2006) and District 10-3A Year G Solo Asst Total TFL -Yd Sac -Yd Int FR -FF PBU title (2007). 2010 6 15 8 23 2.0 -10 0 -0 2-0 0 -0 1 Personal: Born Nov. 16, 1989. . . son of David and Deidre Gautier. . . has one sister 2011 11 25 20 45 1.5 -1 0 -0 0-0 0 -0 2 (Keirston). . . is UL’s nominee for the AFCA Good Works Team in 2012. . . general studies Totals 17 40 28 68 3.5 -11 0 -0 2-0 0 -0 3 major.

Gautier’s Career Statistics RODNEY GILLIS Passing Rushing 5-11 186 Year A-C-I Pct Yds TD Eff Att Yds Avg TD Sr. S 2009 17-9-0 .529 119 1 131.2 14 24 1.7 1 21 2010 89-45-6 .506 550 3 100.1 77 280 3.6 5 Fort Lauderdale, Fla. 2011 344-216-6 .628 2,958 23 153.6 118 486 4.1 3 St. Thomas Aquinas H.S. Totals 450-270-12 .600 3,627 27 142.2 209 790 3.8 9 2011 (Junior): Played in 11 games as a reserve in the secondary and on special teams. . . made nine tackles (six solo) during the season, including three on special teams. . . did not LE’MARCUS GIBSON play at Oklahoma State and against FIU. . . made a career-high three tackles in the New 6-0 205 Orleans Bowl win over San Diego State (12/17). . . had single tackles in six other contests. . . Sr. lb earned first letter. 30 2010 (Sophomore): Did not compete after sustaining a knee injury during spring drills. Starkville, Miss. 2009 (Freshman): Did not compete during the season. . . spent season recovering from Harrison Central H.S. ACL surgery from an injury suffered during spring practice. Mississippi Gulf Coast C.C. 2008 (Redshirt): Redshirted, did not play. High School: Won Florida Class 5A State Championship as a senior. . . played in the Dade- 2011 (Junior): Started the first 11 Broward All-Star Game. . . posted 52 tackles, 14 pass break-ups and five interceptions as a games of the season at linebacker senior. . . made 32 tackles, had 10 pass break-ups and notched two picks as a junior. before suffering a season-ending Personal: Born May 25, 1990 in Pompano Beach, Fla. . . . son of Rocky and Kimberly Gillis. broken left leg at Arkansas State . . has one brother (Roderick) and one sister (Ashley). . . is slated to graduate in December, (12/12). . . finished ninth on the 2012. . . general studies major. team with 45 tackles (20 solo), add- ing 1.5 tackles for loss and one pass Gillis’ Career Statistics breakup. . . had a season-high seven Year G Solo Asst Total TFL -Yd Sac -Yd Int FR -FF PBU tackles against both FIU (9/24) and 2011 11 6 3 9 0 -0 0 -0 0 0 -0 0 La.-Monroe (11/5). . . added six stops Totals 11 6 3 9 0 -0 0 -0 0 0 -0 0 against Troy (10/8) and five at Kent State (9/10). . . earned second letter. 2010 (Sophomore): Enrolled in DARRELL GREEN class for spring semester, joining the 6-2 280 team as a walk-on but quickly earn- So. DL ing a scholarship. . . saw time in six of 98 first seven games at strong safety, Austin, Texas starting at Troy and vs. WKU. . . Austin H.S. missed final five games with a knee injury. . . did not play vs. Arkansas State due to a shoul- der injury. . . had eight tackles, one TFL of eight yards and an interception vs. No. 22 Oklahoma State. . . also had an interception at Troy. . . named to the Sun Belt Conference 2011 (Freshman): Did not see any game action. Honor Roll. 2010 (Redshirt): Redshirted, did not play. Pre-Louisiana: Originally signed with Hawaii. . . underwent surgery on a partially torn ACL High School: Competed on the defensive line and at tight end and fullback. . . first team and a torn meniscus in left knee in October 2007 and received a medical redshirt. . .played all-district on the defensive line as a senior. . . registered 44 tackles and had seven sacks. . . in one game that season at free safety, making two tackles. . . transferred to Mississippi Gulf played in the Max Emfinger All-American Bowl, recording six tackles and a sack. Coast for the 2008 season. . . did not compete in 2009. Personal: Born Dec. 13, 1991. . . son of Dale Green and Rosa Wallace. . . is an only child. . . High School: Starred as a defensive back. . . tallied 60 tackles, eight forced fumbles and general studies major. 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.

16 University OF LOUISIANA www.ragincajuns.com 2012 Football 2012 player biographies QYENDARIUS GRIFFIN CORDIAN HAGANS 5-11 235 6-5 280 So. lb 6 Sr. DL 93 Batesville, Miss. Snellville, Ga. South Panola H.S. Northview H.S. LSU 2011 (Freshman): Played in 12 games as a run- 2011 (Junior): Played in all 13 games on the ning back, earning a start vs. Nicholls State defensive line, starting the games against (9/17). . . missed the Middle Tennessee game North Texas (10/15) and WKU (11/22) in suc- with a concussion. . . rushed 69 times for 210 cessive weeks. . . also saw action on special yards and three touchdowns. . . also excelled on teams. . . made 18 tackles (seven solo) with special teams, ranking third with nine special two tackles for loss and a pair of quarterback teams tackles (five solo). . . opened season by hurries. . . started season out strong, making rushing nine times for 37 yards and a TD at three tackles at Oklahoma State (9/3) and Oklahoma State (9/3) and then gained a season- four stops at Kent State (9/10). . . blocked a high 51 yards on 24 carries with a TD at Kent State field goal in the win over Nicholls State (9/17). (9/10). . . with touchdowns at OSU and KSU, . . made a career-high five tackles (four solo) became the first true-freshman back in UL history in win over Troy (10/8). . . earned first letter. to score in each of the first two games. . . rushed 2010 (Sophomore): Sat out the season as 13 times for 48 yards and a two-yard score vs. per NCAA transfer rules. . . made the conver- Florida Atlantic (10/1). . . earned first letter. sion from playing on the offensive line during High School: Rated three-star prospect by Rivals.com. . . led South Panola to back-to-back his first two years to the defensive line. Mississippi Class 6A state titles. . . named Mississippi’s Mr. Football during senior season after LSU: Did not see any game action as a sopho- rushing for 2,670 yards and 37 rushing scores (scored 40 total TDs). . . helped team finish more in 2009, practicing at offensive tackle. . 15-0 for sixth time in eight years, stretching its winning streak to 27 and earning a No. 1 . redshirted during the 2008 campaign. national ranking in several prep polls. . . earned All-America honors from Rivals.com (first High School: Considered one of the top defensive line prospects in Georgia as a senior at team) and MaxPreps (second team). . . named to MaxPreps National Player of the Year Watch Northview High, playing for coach Don Savage. . . didn’t begin playing football until junior List. . . first team all-state and state offensive player of the year by the Mississippi Association season. . . started on both sides of the ball as a senior. . . member of the PrepStar All- of Coaches. . . played in the Mississippi/Alabama All-Star game. . . first team all-state choice Southeast region team. . . finished senior season with 58 tackles, nine TFL’s, six sacks and by the Clarion Ledger, playing linebacker and safety his junior season. four pass breakups. . . racked up 56 tackles and three sacks as a junior. Personal: Born Jan. 7, 1992 in Batesville, Miss. . . . son of G.D. Milies and Ammie Griffin. . . Personal: Born Feb. 7, 1989 in Long Island, N.Y. . . . son of Cordian and Shawna Hagans. . . has one brother (Jeramie) and one sister (Takeshia) . . . older brother Jeramie was a running has two sisters (Ashley & Courtney). . . general studies major. back at Alabama in 2008-09. . . general studies major. Hagan’s Career Statistics Griffin’s Career Statistics Year G Solo Asst Total TFL -Yd Sac -Yd Int FR -FF PBU Rushing Receiving 2011 13 7 11 18 2.0 -2 0 -0 0 0 -0 0 Year Att Yds Avg TD Rec Yds Avg TD Totals 13 7 11 18 2.0 -2 0 -0 0 0 -0 0 2011 69 210 3.0 3 2 23 11.5 0 Totals 69 210 3.0 3 2 23 11.5 0 JUSTIN HAMILTON JAKE GUIDRY 6-3 330 So. DL 74 5-10 220 Natchez, Miss. Fr. DS 50 Natchez H.S. Carencro, La.

Carencro H.S. 2011 (Freshman): Worked his way into the playing rotation as a first-year freshman, com- ing off the bench to see action in all 13 games. . . finished the year with eight tackles (six 2011 (Redshirt): Joined the team as a walk-on in time for fall camp and redshirted. solo), including a pair of quarterback sacks (-13 yards). . . made two tackles, including a High School: Second team all-district pick as a senior at Carencro High. . . four-year starter four-yard sack, in win over Nicholls State (9/17). . . also made two tackles at Arizona (11/26). in high school, playing on the defensive line while also handling the long snapping chores. . . closed the year by making a nine-yard sack in the first quarter of the New Orleans Bowl. . . . helped team to a district title as a freshman as part of a 9-3 season. . . also lettered three . earned first letter. times in baseball, playing third base and catcher. . . earned first team all-state honors as a High School: First team all-state choice as a senior at Natchez High, playing for coach Lance senior in baseball and was a three-time all-district choice, including first team accolades as Reed. . . rated three-star prospect by Rivals.com. . . played in the 24th annual Alabama- a junior and senior. Mississippi All-Star Classic. . . received Class 6A first team all-state honors by the Mississippi Personal: Born May 19, 1993 in Lafayette, La. . . . son of Karl and Susan Guidry. . . has one Association of Coaches as a senior. . . first team All-Metro in 2009 by the Natchez Democrat. older brother (Taylor). . . was a member of the honor roll in high school. . . has volunteered . . started on the offensive and defensive lines. . . recorded 32 knockdowns and graded 85 time the last three years working with the Special Olympics. . . business accounting major. percent as an offensive lineman. . . as a defensive lineman, had 24 solo tackles, 16 assists,

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four tackles-for-loss, four sacks, five quarterback hurries, two forced fumbles and one fum- ble recovery. ANDREW HEBERT Personal: Born July 27, 1993 in Natchez, Miss. . . . son of Michael and Clementine Hamilton. 6-2 212 . . is the youngest of four children, having two brothers (Michael, Jr. & J.D.) and one sister Jr. te 88 (Susan). . .kinesiology major. Lafayette, La. Hamilton’s Career Statistics Teurlings Catholic H.S. Year G Solo Asst Total TFL -Yd Sac -Yd Int FR -FF PBU 2011 13 6 2 8 2 -13 2 -13 0 0 -0 0 Totals 13 6 2 8 2 -13 2 -13 0 0 -0 0 2011 (Sophomore): Played in seven games at linebacker, earning his only start vs. Middle Tennessee (10/29). . . did not play in the final three games. . . finished year with seven tackles (five solo) with 1.5 tackles for loss, one quarterback sack and a quarterback hurry. . . ALONZO HARRIS registered his lone sack for seven yards vs. Nicholls State (9/17). . . made a career-high five 6-1 220 tackles (four solo) vs. Middle Tennessee. . . earned second letter. 2010 (Freshman): Played in 12 games at linebacker, starting four. . . made the first of three So. rb 46 consecutive starts at Troy. . . also started season finale at La.-Monroe. . . had 13 of 20 tackles Gadsden, Ala. during those four starts, including a season-best four tackles at Troy. . . first career tackle on Gadsden City H.S. defense was a sack for loss of six yards vs. ASU. . . named to the Sun Belt Conference Honor Roll.

2009 (Redshirt): Redshirted, did not play. . . named to the Sun Belt Conference Honor 2011 (Freshman): Sun Belt Freshman Roll. of the Year honoree after ranking fifth High School: Was a four-year starter. . . played defensive end as a freshman before playing in the league with 700 yards rushing tight end as a sophomore. . . had 58 receptions for 930 yards and eight scores to earn first and sixth with eight rushing touch- team Class 3A all-state honors. . . moved to running back as a junior. . . remained at running downs. . . also tabbed the team’s back for senior season, but also saw time at strong safety. . . had 166 carries for 1,113 yards offensive newcomer of the year. . . and 12 scores, adding 18 catches for 173 yards in final prep season. played in 12 games, starting the last Personal: Born Nov. 26, 1990 in Lafayette, La. . . . son of Jay and Denise Hebert. . . is the nine games of the year. . . did not play middle of three children, having two sisters (Jencie & Selina). . . his father and uncle (Jed) against Kent State. . . rushed 163 times both played for the Cajuns from 1983-86. . . industrial technology major. for a 4.3 average. . . also caught 15 passes for 146 yards and a score. . . Hebert’s Career Statistics carried 11 times for 76 yards vs. Year G Solo Asst Total TFL -Yd Sac -Yd Int FR -FF PBU Nicholls State (9/17). . . picked up 54 2010 11 13 7 20 1.0 -6 1 -6 0 0 -0 0 yards on 10 carries with a TD at FIU 2011 7 5 2 7 1.5 -10 1 -7 0 0 -0 0 (9/24), starting a stretch of three Totals 18 18 9 27 2.5 -16 2 -13 0 0 -0 0 straight games with a touchdown. . . carried 22 times for 81 yards and a TD vs. Troy (10/8). . . gained 140 of his career-high 189 yards in the first half against Middle Tennessee (10/29) to earn SBC Offensive Player of the Week honors. . . also named the Running Back Performer ANDRE HUVAL of the Week by collegefootballperformances.com. . . the rushing total was the third-highest 6-1 290 by a UL first-year freshman and included a career-best 28-yard run. . . also scored two TD’s Jr. C 71 against Middle Tennessee, beginning a streak of four straight games with at least one score. Scott, La. . . after making no more than one catch in his first nine games, exploded for seven catches for 81 yards at Arkansas State (11/12), adding 21 yards and a TD rushing. . . had two touch- St. Thomas More H.S. downs at Arizona (11/26), one rushing and one receiving. . . closed year with 62 yards on 14 carries vs. San Diego State in the New Orleans Bowl. . . also threw an incompletion on a halfback option play. . . earned first letter. 2011 (Sophomore): Named to High School: First team all-state choice by the Alabama Sports Writers Association as a the 2012 Rimington Trophy Pre- senior at Gadsden City High, playing for coach Joe Billingsley. . . rushed for 1,755 yards in 12 season Watch List after starting all games (146.3 ypg) with 21 rushing touchdowns, leading his team to a 10-4 record and Class 13 games at center. . . recipient of 6A quarterfinals appearance.. . . rated No. 2 national fullback prospect and three-star recruit the team’s Awardmasters Academic by Scout.com. . . listed as a Top 40 prospect in Alabama by Rivals.com. . . rushed for 1,040 Excellence Award. . . led the offen- yards and 23 touchdowns on the ground during his junior season, helping school to first- sive line by playing 925 of the 936 ever 11-win season. offensive snaps during the year, Personal: Born Nov. 9, 1992 in Birmingham, Ala. . . . son of Alonzo Rhodes and Tywanna playing every snap in 11 games. . . Williams. . . is the youngest of five children, having one brother (Marcus) and three sisters did not play on six downs vs. (Shakemia, Shekethia & Jenifer). . . sports management major. Oklahoma State (9/3) and five vs. Middle Tennessee (10/29). . . was Harris’ Career Statistics third on the team with 19 knock- Rushing Receiving down blocks. . . earned second letter. Year Att Yds Avg TD Rec Yds Avg TD 2010 (Freshman): Saw time in nine games at guard, earning first career start at Ohio. . . 2011 163 700 4.3 8 15 146 9.7 1 missed two of the first three games while recovering from a concussion. . . an ankle injury Totals 163 700 4.3 8 15 146 9.7 1 kept him out of the Troy contest. . . played 300 snaps, including a season-best 50 vs. WKU. .

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. named to the Sun Belt Conference Honor Roll. his tackles in those contests. . . opened High School: Two-time all-state choice at St. Thomas More High, playing for coach Jim year with five tackles at Oklahoma Hightower. . . three-time letterman in football and track. . . three-time all-district selection. State (9/3) and added a career-high six . . played in the 2010 Bayou Bowl. stops with a sack (-5 yards) at Kent Personal: Born Aug. 15, 1991 in Lafayette, La. . . . son of Terry and Anette Huval. . . has two State (9/10). . . made four tackles and younger brothers (Phillip & Luke). . . is a member of Beta Alpha Psi financial information a QB sack (-2 yards) vs. Nicholls State honorary. . . business accounting major. (9/17). . . added four tackles, all assist- ed, at WKU (10/22). . . named to the Sun Belt Conference Honor Roll. . . MARCUS JACKSON earned first letter. 5-11 210 High School: First team all-state by Fr. rb the Mississippi Association of Coaches 28 as a senior at Mendenhall High, play- Goshen, Ala. ing for coach Chris Peterson. . . finished Goshen H.S. the 2010 season with 106 tackles, five sacks and two forced fumbles. . . played in the Mississippi/Alabama All-Star 2011 (Redshirt): Sat out the season as a redshirt, gaining a year of experience while work- Classic. . . rated two-star prospect by ing with the offensive backfield. both Rivals.com and Scout.com. . . High School: Named to the Dothan Eagle Super 12 as a senior at Goshen High, playing for graduated early and enrolled in classes coach Bart Snyder. . . ran for 4,087 yards with 58 touchdowns during his high school career. at UL in January 2011. . . ran 103 times for 1,380 yards (13.4 ypc) with 20 touchdowns as a senior. . . had 129 carries Personal: Born Jan. 25, 1993 in Jackson, Miss. . . . son of Rochea and Angela Johnson. . . for 1,241 yards with 14 TDs as a junior and 1,466 yards and 24 TDs as a sophomore. has one older brother (Rochea, Jr.). . . given name is Brandon but prefers to go by Trae. . . Personal: Born Nov. 18, 1991 in Goshen, Ala. . . son of Edward Jackson and Doris Teague. . exercise science major. . has one older brother (Derek). . . kinesiology major. Johnson’s Career Statistics Year G Solo Asst Total TFL -Yd Sac -Yd Int FR -FF PBU TERRY JOHNSON 2011 12 10 12 22 2 -7 2 -7 0 0 -0 0 6-2 285 Totals 12 10 12 22 2 -7 2 -7 0 0 -0 0 So. ol 75 Oxford, Miss. JAVONE LAWSON Oxford H.S. 6-1 183 Northwest Mississippi C.C. Sr. WR 4 2012 (Spring): Signed with the Cajuns during the junior college signing period in New Orleans, La. December and enroled at the university in January. . . took part in spring drills, having three Helen Cox H.S. seasons of eligibility remaining. Junior College: Started at right guard in his only season at Northwest Mississippi CC, play- ing for coach Ricky Woods. . . started all eight games that he played in as a freshman, helping Record Book: Ranked fourth on the UL single season list in both receptions (63) and yards team to a 6-3 record. (1,092) as a junior. . . became just the fifth player in school history to catch passes for 1,000 High School: Second team all-state choice as a senior at Oxford High, playing for coach yards or more in a season. . . begins senior campaign with 94 career receptions for 1,487 Johnny Hill. . . helped team to a 9-4 record and a berth in the state Class 5A playoffs as a yards and 10 touchdowns. . . caught nine passes for 193 yards against San Diego State in the senior. . . played in the Mississippi/Alabama All-Star game as a senior. New Orleans Bowl, the fourth-highest single game total in UL annals. Personal: Born April 14, 1993. . . son of Terry, Sr. and Wilma Johnson. . . is the youngest of 2011 (Junior): First team All-Sun Belt and second team All-Louisiana by the Louisiana six children, having three brothers (Gino, Justin & James) and two sisters (Ashley & Treus). . Sports Writer’s Association. . . also voted the team’s offensive skill player of the year. . . . his brother, Justin, was a two-year starter in basketball at Mississippi from 2001-05. . . started all 13 games, ranking second in the league in receiving yards (1,092) and touch- played in high school with current Cajun Larry Pettis. . . visual arts major. downs (8), fifth in receptions (63) and eighth in all-purpose yards (1,359). . . was also 32nd nationally in receiving yards and 61st in receptions. . . returned 13 kickoffs for 264 yards (20.3 avg). . . caught two or more passes in every game with five 100-yard receiving contests. . . TRAE JOHNSON grabbed a 60-yard TD vs. Nicholls State (9/17). . . caught eight passes for 131 yards and a 6-1 225 26-yard TD vs. Troy (10/8). . . two weeks later, had 102 yards on eight catches at WKU (10/22) So. lb and made seven catches for 110 yards and a 17-yard touchdown vs. La.-Monroe (11/5). . . 38 closed season with back-to-back 100-yards games, totaling 137 yards on five catches at Mendenhall, Miss. Arizona (11/26) and 193 yards vs. San Diego State. . . earned third letter. Mendenhall H.S. 2010 (Sophomore): Started first six games before missing second half of season with a broken collar bone. . . ranked fifth in receptions (19) and fourth in receiving yards (271). . . threw a 47-yard touchdown pass to Andrew Joseph vs. ASU. . . made a season-best six 2011 (Freshman): Played in 12 games as a first-year freshman, earning four starts. . . . did catches (for 75 yards) at Troy. . . totaled a season-best 77 yards (four catches) at NT, including not play in the Florida Atlantic contest. . . was 13th on the team with 22 tackles (10 solo), a 60-yard touchdown catch. adding two quarterback sacks. . . started the first four games of the year, registering 16 of

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2009 (Freshman): Appeared in 12 games at JARAD MARTIN wide receiver and on special 6-5 288 teams. . . only first-year So. ol 62 freshman to compete. . . had Harvey, La. two catches for 16 yards through the first five games, West Jefferson H.S. but had a breakout game at WKU with three receptions for 50 yards, including a 2011 (Freshman): Played in nine games as a reserve at guard. . . led all offensive line 19-yard TD catch. . . hauled reserves by playing 139 snaps. . . played a season-high 30 snaps against Oklahoma State in seven receptions over the (9/3), Kent State (9/10) and Middle Tennessee (10/29). . . had three knockdown blocks. . . final five games. earned first letter. High School: First team 2010 (Redshirt): Redshirted, did not play. All-Metro New Orleans and High School: Three-time letterman in football at West Jefferson High, playing for coach all-district as a senior at Marvin Scott. . . helped team to overcome an 0-3 start to win eight straight games and the Helen Cox High, playing for district title as a senior. . . garnered all-district honors in 2009. coach Willie Brooks. . . led Personal: Born June 29, 1992 in New Orleans, La. . . . son of Lisa Simmons and O.C. Frazier. the greater New Orleans area . . has one brother (Jeremy). . . general studies major. with 71 receptions for 821 yards and 19 TDs as a senior. . . two-time all-district selection. MARVIN MARTIN Personal: Born Feb. 17, 1990 in New Orleans, La. . . . son of Dorothy Lawson. . . full name 6-3 294 is Javone Eric Lawson. . . has three brothers (Joshua, Jamal & Jarell) and one sister (Dionne). So. DL 66 . . sports management major. Sorrento, La. Lawson’s Career Statistics St. Amant H.S. Receiving Kickoff Returns Year Rec Yds Avg TD Ret Yds Avg TD 2009 12 124 10.3 1 7 135 19.3 0 2011 (Freshman): Played in two games as a reserve on the offensive line. . . . played a 2010 19 271 14.3 1 3 61 20.3 0 career-high 46 snaps in the season opener vs. Oklahoma State (9/3). . . also played three 2011 63 1,092 17.3 8 13 264 20.3 0 downs vs. Middle Tennessee (10/29). . . earned first letter. Totals 94 1,487 15.8 10 23 460 20.0 0 2010 (Redshirt): Redshirted, did not play. High School: First team all-district selection as a senior at St. Amant High, playing for coach David Oliver. . . played on both the offensive and defensive line. . . also earned second DANIEL LEMELLE team all-district honors on defense as a junior. . . also named to the all-parish squad as a 6-2 282 senior. . . helped team rush for school-record 2,773 yards and was the leading tackler on defense, registering 44 tackles, 36 assists and four sacks as a senior. . . played in the U.S. Jr. ol 78 Army Red Stick All-Star Bowl. Beaumont, Texas Personal: Born Aug. 22, 1991 in Baton Rouge, La. . . . son of Marvin, Sr. and Brenda Martin. Ozen H.S. . . criminal justice major.

2011 (Sophomore): Played in four games as a reserve on the offensive line, totaling 14 JACOB MAXWELL snaps. . . played a season-high nine plays in season opener at Oklahoma State (9/3). . . 6-4 230 earned second letter. Jr. te 86 2010 (Freshman): Appeared in one game as a reserve on the offensive line. . . played 11 Pearl River, La. snaps at Western Kentucky. 2009 (Redshirt): Redshirted as a member of the offensive line. .. named scout team Pearl River H.S. offensive player of the week vs. Western Kentucky. High School: First team all-district as a senior at Ozen High, playing for coach Ishon Rison. . . played both offensive guard and tackle. . . named to All-Golden Triangle team. . . rated a 2011 (Sophomore): Played in all 13 games as a reserve tight end and on special teams. . . Top-100 guard by Scout.com. . . lettered in football, wrestling and powerlifting. . . made was a special teams standout, finishing second on the team with 10 special teams stops three straight regional appearances as a powerlifter. (seven solo). . . caught three passes for 36 yards on the year, all coming in the season Personal: Born June 20, 1991in Dallas, Texas. . . son of Elroy, Jr., and Sharon Lemelle. . . has opener at Oklahoma State (9/3). one brother (Aaron) and two sisters (Felicia & Jocelyn). . . general studies major. 2010 (Freshman): Appeared in 11 games at tight end and on special teams. . . missed the season finale at La.-Monroe with a knee injury. . . earned starts vs. North Texas and Oklahoma State. . . made catches against Middle Tennessee and Florida Atlantic. 2009 (Redshirt): Redshirted, did not play. . . named offensive scout team player of the week twice. High School: Was a run-blocking tight end as a junior, helping produce a 1,000-yard first- team all-state running back. . . had 27 career receptions for 640 yards and 12 touchdowns. .

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. averaged 35.2 yards per catch during senior season and was also a punter. . . three-time all-district selection in football. JAKE MOLBERT Personal: Born Jan. 4, 1991 in Slidell, La. . . . son of Louis and Gail Maxwell. . . has one older 6-1 225 brother (Chris). . . full name is Jacob Benson Maxwell. . . renewable resources major. So. lb 59 Rayne, La. Maxwell’s Career Statistics Year Rec Yds Avg TD Notre Dame H.S. 2010 2 -2 — 0 2011 3 36 12.0 0 Totals 5 34 6.8 0 2011 (Freshman): Played in 12 games as a linebacker, earning eight starts. . . one of three Cajuns BRANDON McCRAY named to the Sun Belt Writer’s All- 6-5 300 Freshmen team. . . came off the bench in the first four contests of Jr. DL 96 the year, but started the rest of the Merritt Island, Fla. way, missing only the Middle Merritt Island H.S. Tennessee game. . . finished sixth on the team with 65 tackles (30

solo), adding five tackles for loss 2011 (Sophomore): Played in nine (-8 yards) and one quarterback games on the defensive line, earn- sack. . . celebrated first start by ing a pair of starts. . . received the making a career high 10 tackles starting nod in consecutive weeks (three solo) vs. Florida Atlantic against FIU (9/24) and Florida (10/1). . . best game came at WKU (10/22) when he made 10 stops, including 2.5 TFL (-5 Atlantic (10/1). . . finished the year yards). . . came back to make nine tackles in his next action vs. La.-Monroe (11/5).. . . made with six tackles (two solo). . . made a four stops in the New Orleans Bowl. . . originally signed in February 2010, but sat out the fall season-high two stops at FIU. . . semester, enrolling in class for the Spring 2011 semester. . . participated in spring drills. . . earned second letter. earned first letter. 2010 (Freshman): Played in 10 High School: First team all-state choice as a senior at Notre Dame High, playing for coach games on the defensive front, mak- Lewis Cook. . . helped team to the Class 3A state title as a senior and a runner-up finish as a ing eight tackles (one solo). . . junior. . . recorded 118 tackles and eight sacks as a senior playing on the defensive line. earned first career start at Ohio and Personal: Born April 25, 1991 in Lafayette, La. . . . son of Michelle and Paul Molbert. . . has played a season-high 39 snaps. . . two brothers (Jamie & Matthew) and one sister (Meagan). . . general studies major. posted two tackles in games at Troy, at Ole Miss and at FAU. Molbert’s Career Statistics 2009 (Redshirt): Redshirted, did Year G Solo Asst Total TFL -Yd Sac -Yd Int FR -FF PBU not play. 2011 12 30 35 65 5 -8 1 -1 0 0 -0 0 High School: Second team all- Totals 12 30 35 65 5 -8 1 -1 0 0 -0 0 conference choice by Florida Today as a senior at Merritt Island High, playing for coach Jeff McLean. . . had 40 tackles and 3.5 sacks as a senior. . . played in the Central Florida All-Star Game. TYLER MORVANT Personal: Born April 19, 1991 in Leesburg, Fla. . . . son of Johnny and Shaundra McCray. . . 5-11 175 has one older brother (Marques Mitchell) and one older sister (Tiffany Mitchell). . . full name Fr. DB is Brandon Reese McCray. . . enjoys fishing and hunting. . . criminal justice major. Sugar Land, Texas McCray’s Career Statistics Stephen. F. Austin H.S. Year G Solo Asst Total TFL -Yd Sac -Yd Int FR -FF PBU 2010 9 1 7 8 0 -0 0 -0 0 0 -0 0 2011 9 2 4 6 0 -0 0 -0 0 0 -0 0 2011 (Redshirt): Made the team as a walk-on after a strong showing in preseason camp Totals 18 3 11 14 0 -0 0 -0 0 0 -0 0 and redshirted. High School: Two-time all-district choice at Stephen F. Austin High, playing for coach Dan Schreiber. . . lettered twice in football and three times in baseball. . . played in the outfield on the baseball diamond. Personal: Born July 21, 1993 in Lafayette, La. . . . son of Duane and Aimee Morvant. . . the oldest of four children, with two brothers (Michael & Brett) and one sister (Melanie). . . received an academic letter and football academic award in high school. . . sports management major.

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(three solo), a tackle-for-loss and forced a fumble at Mississippi (11/6). . . the fumble was JEMARLOUS MOTEN scooped by Melvin White and returned 93 yards for touchdown. . . also forced a fumble vs. 5-11 175 WKU. . . named to the Sun Belt Conference Honor Roll for the second straight year. Sr. CB 2 2009 (Redshirt): Redshirted, did not play. . . named defensive scout team player of the Leland, Miss. week for his work prior to the LSU contest (9/19). . . named to the Sun Belt Conference Honor Roll. Leland H.S. High School: Two-time all-district choice at Redemptorist High, playing for coach Guy Mississippi Delta C.C. Mistretta. . . made 136 tackles, 10 tackles-for-loss, six sacks and four fumble recoveries as a senior. . . named team defensive MVP following 108-tackle season as a junior . . . played in 2011 (Junior): Started all U.S. Army Red Stick All-Star Game. 13 games at safety, earn- Personal: Born Aug. 28, 1990 in Little Rock, Ark. . . . son of Marshall and Diane Owens. . . ing the team’s defensive has one younger brother (Ryan Armstrong) and one younger sister (Maria Owens). . . full newcomer of the year name is Brandon Marshall Nash. . . exercise science major. award. . . finished second on the team with 80 tack- Nash’s Career Statistics les (49 solo). . . also had Year G Solo Asst Total TFL -Yd Sac -Yd Int FR -FF PBU three interceptions for 110 2010 11 7 15 22 1.5 -5 0 -0 0 0 -2 0 yards and two touchdowns, 2011 2 0 1 1 0.5 -0 0 -0 0 0 -0 0 seven pass breakups and a Totals 13 7 16 23 2.0 -5 0 -0 0 0 -2 0 tackle-for-loss. . . had five or more tackles in a game 10 times, including in each JARON ODOM of the final seven games. . . 6-6 330 opened season by making Sr. ol three tackles and returning 76 an interception 50 yards for a score at Oklahoma State (9/3). . . made nine tackles (four solo) Carver Ranches, Fla. at Kent State (9/10). . . made eight solo stops as part of a nine-tackle effort at Arizona Boyd Anderson H.S. (11/26), intercepting two passes and returning one 41 yards for a touchdown. . . defensive

standout in the win over San Diego State in the New Orleans Bowl, making a career-high 11 stops. . . earned first letter. 2011 (Junior): Started all 13 games at Junior College: Selected to the All-MACJC North Division Second Team as a sophomore at right tackle, sharing the team lead by play- Mississippi Delta CC, playing for coach Jay Miller. . . made 37 tackles, 12 pass breakups and ing 925 of the 936 snaps. . . did not play six three interceptions as a sophomore. . . junior college teammate of current Cajuns defensive downs in the season opener at Oklahoma end Blake Comminie. . . was a two-star junior college prospect by Rivals.com. State (9/3) and five snaps vs. Middle High School: Helped Leland High to a 9-3 record as a senior in 2008, advancing to the Tennessee (10/29). . . ranked third on the second round of the playoffs. team with 23 knockdown blocks. . . had six Personal: Born March 13, 1990 . . . son of Stanley Dorsey and Susie Moten. . . has two knockdowns at WKU (10/22), the most by a brothers (Stanley Dorsey & Marcus Moten) and two sisters (Standreka & Fanisha). . . is the Cajun all season. . . also had four knock- father of two daughters, Jamerian and Ta’Myiah. . . general studies major. downs vs. FIU (9/24) and Florida Atlantic (10/1). . . earned third letter. Moten’s Career Statistics 2010 (Sophomore): Appeared in 12 Year G Solo Asst Total TFL -Yd Sac -Yd Int FR -FF PBU games, starting seven at right guard and 2011 13 49 31 80 1 -2 0 -0 3-110 1 -0 7 one at right tackle. . . played both guard Totals 13 49 31 80 1 -2 0 -0 3-110 1 -0 7 and tackle throughout the season. . . saw action for 643 snaps. . . played a season- high 91 snaps vs. No. 22 Oklahoma State, BRANDON NASH the most in a game by any Cajun in 2010. 5-11 225 2009 (Freshman): Appeared in 12 games. . . earned first career start at right guard at Jr. lb 55 Nebraska (9/26). . . played a total of 365 snaps, including a season-high 74 at Arkansas Baton Rouge, La. State. 2008 (Redshirt): Enrolled in class for the spring semester and participated in spring drills. Redemptorist H.S. . . redshirted, did not play. . . originally signed in February 2007, but sat out the 2007 fall semester. High School: Third team all-state choice as a senior at Boyd Anderson High, playing for 2011 (Sophomore): Played in two games on special teams, seeing action against both FIU coach Wayne Bair. . . also named second team all-county as both a junior and senior. . . (9/24) and Florida Atlantic (10/1). . . made one assisted tackle in the road win at FIU. . . ranked 81st in the nation amongst offensive tackles by Rivals.com. . . member of the named to the Sun Belt Conference Honor Roll. . . earned first letter. Broward County All-Stars for the 10th annual South Florida All-Star game. 2010 (Freshman): Appeared in 11 games at linebacker and on special teams. . . first career Personal: Born Dec. 19, 1988 in Carver Ranches, Fla. . . . son of Thomas Odom and Judy start came in the season finale at La.-Monroe (11/27). . . missed season opener at Georgia Allen. . . is the youngest of four children, having two brothers (Aaron & Thomas, Jr.) and one with a shoulder injury. . . had a season-high five tackles at La.-Monroe. . . made four tackles sister (Desiree). . . criminal justice major.

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football and three in track. . . finished fifth in the state as a senior in the triple jump. . . EMEKA ONYENEKWU claimed the district triple jump title as a junior. 6-3 250 Personal: Born Sept. 3, 1993 in Lafayette, La. . . son of Harold and Sandra Parker. . . is the Sr. DE 45 youngest of three children, having one brother (O’Bryan) and one sister (Brooke). . . business New Orleans, La. management major. McKinley (Baton Rouge) H.S. TREVENCE PATT 6-0 185 2011 (Junior): Played in 11 So. CB games on the defensive line, 33 earning a start in the season Lafayette, La. opener at Oklahoma State Breaux Bridge H.S. (9/3). . . did not play against both Nicholls State (9/17) and North Texas (10/15). . . made 2011 (Freshman): Played in six games as a reserve, seeing most of his action on special seven tackles (four solo) with teams. . . all of his playing time came in the first eight games. . . made three tackles (two 2.5 tackles-for-loss (-10 yards), solo), two of which came on special teams. . . had a solo tackle at Oklahoma State (9/3). . . a quarterback sack (-9 yards) added a solo tackle vs. North Texas (10/15) and assisted on a tackle at WKU (10/22). . . and a forced fumble. . . had his earned first letter. lone sack and forced fumble in 2010 (Redshirt): Redshirted, did not play. the final drive at FIU (9/24) to High School: Two-time all-district selection at Breaux Bridge High, playing for coach Paul help stop a potential game-winning drive. . . had a season-best two tackles at Arkansas Broussard. . . registered 54 tackles with two interceptions and four return touchdowns as a State (11/12), including a quarterback sack. . . also made one tackle in five other games. . . senior to earn All-Acadiana and all-state Class 4A honors as a senior. . . played in the 2010 earned third letter. Bayou Bowl. . . made five interceptions in 2008. 2010 (Sophomore): Appeared in 12 games. . . started three consecutive contests begin- Personal: Born March 5, 1992 in Lafayette, La. . . . son of Ray and Patrice Patt. . . is one of ning at Troy. . . played a season-high 42 snaps against the Trojans. . . led team in sacks (3.5) seven children, having two brothers (Ray & Jacoby) and four sisters (Desiree, Destiny, Kaley and was second in tackles-for-loss (8.5). . . recorded four tackles and shared a TFL at North and Alieha). . . criminal justice major. Texas. . . posted two sacks, two TFL and forced a fumble at Troy. . . top game came in the finale at La.-Monroe with seven tackles (all solo), four tackles-for-loss and a sack.. Patt’s Career Statistics 2009 (Freshman): Played five games as a reserve defensive lineman and on special teams. Year G Solo Asst Total TFL -Yd Sac -Yd Int FR -FF PBU . . made two tackles against both Nebraska and Middle Tennessee. 2011 6 2 1 3 0 -0 0 -0 0 0 -0 0 2008 (Redshirt): Redshirted, did not play. Totals 6 2 1 3 0 -0 0 -0 0 0 -0 0 High School: First team all-district choice as a senior at McKinley High in Baton Rouge, playing for coach Robert Signater. . . recorded 44 tackles, 15 tackles-for-loss, 12.5 sacks and two fumble recoveries as a senior. . . played in Red Stick All-Star Football Game. . . started HARRY PEOPLES career at tight end, then played final season as a defensive end. . . 5-10 180 Personal: Born March 10, 1990 in Oklahoma City, Okla. . . . son of Chidi and Ugoo Sr. WR Onyenekwu. . . is the youngest of six children, having one brother (Ike) and four sisters 9 (Ngozi, Cece, Chinwe & Ife). . . biology major. Winona, Miss. Winona Secondary Onyenekwu’s Career Statistics Holmes C.C. Year G Solo Asst Total TFL -Yd Sac -Yd Int FR -FF PBU 2009 5 5 0 5 0 -0 0 -0 0 0 -1 0 2011 (Junior): Saw action in 12 games, 2010 12 16 9 25 6.5 -36 3.5 -29 0 0 -1 1 making four starts as the third receiver, 2011 11 4 3 7 2.5 -10 1.0 -9 0 0 -1 1 earning the team’s Hardy Edmiston Totals 28 25 12 37 9 -36 4.5 -38 0 0 -3 2 Sportsmanship Award. . . missed the Kent State game (9/10). . . ranked sixth in the league in receptions (58) and seventh in O’NEILL PARKER receiving yards (697) with one touchdown. 5-11 170 . . also rushed four times for eight yards Fr. S and a TD and returned seven kickoffs for Carencro, La. 117 yards. . . caught a career-high 12 passes for 176 yards and a 42-yard touch- Carencro H.S. down vs. Florida Atlantic (10/1) . . . the 12 catches were the fourth-highest single game total in school history. . . added 10 2011 (Redshirt): Made the team as a walk-on during preseason camp and redshirted as a catches for 140 yards at WKU (10/22). . . member of the defensive secondary. came back the next week to make seven High School: First team all-area choice as a senior at Carencro High, playing for coach Mac catches for 76 yards at Middle Tennessee Barousse. . . two-way regular, making 82 catches as a wide receiver and seven interceptions (10/29). . . ended year by making five as a safety. . . three-time all-district choice as a defensive back. . . lettered four times in

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catches for 50 yards in the New Orleans Bowl. . . earned first letter. High School: First team all-state choice Junior College: Named first team NJCAA all-region and first team all-state as a return by the Mississippi Association of Coaches specialist as a senior at Holmes CC, playing for coach Danny Robertson. . . scored nine as a senior at Oxford High, playing for touchdowns, averaging 30.5 yards on kickoff returns and averaged 19.7 yards on punt coach Johnny Hill. . . made 34 catches for returns. . . caught 35 passes for 380 yards and two scores and rushed for 236 yards and four 434 yards and five touchdowns as a senior. touchdowns. . . defensively, made 82 tackles with six High School: First team all-state choice by the Clarion Ledger as a senior at Winona quarterback sacks and four forced fumbles. Secondary School, playing for coach Ken Chandler. . . part-time starter at defensive back as . . rated two-star prospect by Scout.com. a freshman and started part-time at quarterback as a sophomore. . . named to the All- Personal: Born Nov. 2, 1992. . . son of Combine team at the Steve Robertson Southeast Select Combine in Tupelo, Miss. Larry and Cynthia Pettis. . . has two older Personal: Born Sept. 22, 1990 in Savannah, Ga. . . . son of Harry Peoples and the late Lillie brothers (Karlous & Chuckie) and one Flowers. . . is one of eight children, having three brothers (Dewayne, Marcus & Gerwandus younger sister (Amber). . . criminal justice Flowers) and four sisters (Teresa and Angela Flowers, Regina and Tiyateshia Peoples). . . major. general studies major. Pettis’ Career Receiving Statistics People’s Career Receiving Statistics Year Rec Yds Avg TD Year Rec Yds Avg TD 2011 2 14 7.0 1 2011 58 697 12.0 1 Totals 2 14 7.0 1 Totals 58 697 12.0 1

Punt Returns Kickoff Returns TORREY PIERCE Year Ret Yds Avg TD Ret Yds Avg TD 5-9 180 2011 5 9 1.8 0 7 117 16.7 0 Fr. rb Totals 5 9 1.8 0 7 117 16.7 0 41 River Ridge, La. EVYN PERRY John Curtis H.S.

6-2 280 Jr. ol 79 2011 (Redshirt): Sat out the season as a redshirt, retaining his freshman eligibility. High School: Two-time first team all-state selection at John Curtis High, playing for coach Grapevine, Texas J.T. Curtis. . . three-time all-district choice and twice named all-metro. . . totaled 3,260 Grapevine H.S. yards on 268 carries in his career, helping team to a 49-4 record and state championships as Cisco College a junior and senior. . . gained 1,126 yards on 89 rushes as a senior, 1,326 yards (101 carries) as a junior and 768 yards in 78 attempts as a sophomore. . . holds the rare distinction of 2011 (Redshirt): Sat out the season as a redshirt while gaining experience as part of a setting the record for longest run from scrimmage in a state championship game with an talented offensive line unit. 80-yard burst as a junior and setting the record for longest kickoff return with an 89-yard Junior College: First team all-conference choice as a sophomore at Cisco College, playing effort as a senior. . . in addition to four football letters, also lettered twice in track, compet- for coach Scott Taylor. . . started 16 of the 18 games at center over his two seasons. ing on team that won the state indoor and outdoor team titles as a junior and senior. High School: Honorable mention all-state choice as a senior at Grapevine High, playing Personal: Born Dec. 12, 1992 in New Orleans, La. . . . son of Ronald and Gail Pierce. . . has for coach Shane Eidson. . . lettered three times in football and started two seasons, earning one younger brother (Tariq). . . aspires to be a physical therapist after graduation. . . exercise all-district kudos as both a junior and senior. . . was one of two wrestlers in school history science major. to record 100 wins. . . was 42-4 as a senior, finishing second in the state meet as a heavy- weight. Personal: Born Sept. 20, 1990 in Phoenix, Ariz. . . . son of Paul and Dena Perry. . . has one CHRIS PRATER brother (Connor) and one sister (Tegan). . . is active in the Catholic Men’s Group at UL. . . is 6-5 260 an Eagle Scout. . . general studies major. Fr. DE 57 Starkville, Miss. LARRY PETTIS Starkville H.S. 6-4 250 So. te 10 2011 (Redshirt): Spent the season as a redshirt to retain freshman eligibility status. . . Oxford, Miss. practiced as a member of the defensive line. Oxford H.S. High School: First team all-region choice as a senior at Starkville High, playing for coach Jamie Mitchell. . . rated two-star prospect by Scout.com. Personal: Born Dec. 5, 1992 in Starkville, Miss. . . . son of Shannon Prater. . . has one 2011 (Freshman): Came off the bench to play in 11 games, being used mostly at tight younger brother (Kobi). . . electrical engineering major. end. . . did not see action against Oklahoma State and Florida Atlantic. . . made two catches for 14 yards on the year, including a one-yard TD catch against Troy (10/8). . . earned first letter.

24 University OF LOUISIANA www.ragincajuns.com 2012 Football 2012 player biographies DANIEL QUAVE JAMAL RAINEY 6-3 324 5-11 185 So. ol 67 Fr. S Gautier, Miss. Opelousas, La. Gautier H.S. Opelousas H.S.

2011 (Freshman): Started all 13 2011 (Redshirt): Joined the team for 2012 spring drills after transferring from the games at right guard, being one of University of New Orleans. . . will be eligible to play in the fall. three Cajuns named to the Sun Belt High School: Named to the all-district team as a senior at Opelousas High, playing for Writer’s All-Freshmen team. . . coach Mickey Autrey. . . also garnered the squad’s offensive MVP honors. tabbed as the team’s offensive Personal: Born April 9, 1993 in New Orleans, La. . . . son of Ronald Johnson and Bridgette lineman of the year. . . saw action Richardson. . . is an only child. . . his cousin, Devery Hendersen, played at LSU and has been in 890 of the 936 offensive plays a member of the New Orleans Saints since 2005. . . another cousin, Karl Dunbar, played three during the year. . . played just 34 seasons as a defensive tackle for the Saints and went on to a coaching career, most recently downs in the season opener at with the Minnesota Vikings. . . exercise science major. Oklahoma State (9/3) but finished the year by playing all but three downs during the final 12 contests. EFFREM REED . . led the team with 36 knockdown 5-8 180 blocks, including a team season- Fr. rb high six vs. Troy (10/8). . . earned 31 first letter. Geismar, La. 2010 (Redshirt): Redshirted, did Dutchtown H.S. not play. High School: First team all-dis- trict and all-state choice as a senior 2011 (Redshirt): Sat out the season as a redshirt. . . voted the team’s scout team offensive at Gautier High, playing for coach player of the year. . . suffered a shoulder injury during conditioning drills in January, keeping Arlton Hudson. . . recorded 98 pan- him out of most spring drills. cake blocks as a senior. . . helped team to five consecutive wins to capture a district title in High School: First team all-state choice as a senior at Dutchtown High, playing for coach 2009. . . lettered three times in football.. . . played in Bernard Blackwell Mississippi All-Star Benny Saia. . . also tabbed as the MVP of the Baton Rouge area after rushing 271 times for Game. 1,926 yards and 32 touchdowns as a senior. . . three-year starter. . . rated two-star prospect Personal: Born Oct. 11, 1991 in Ocean Springs, Miss. . . . son of Patricia and Charles Quave. by Rivals.com. . . ran for 962 yards with 14 touchdowns and added 423 receiving yards and . . has two brothers (Mykhael & Greg) and three sisters (Chastity, Deborah & Patricia). . . seven scores as a junior. younger brother, Mykhael, is a freshman on the Cajuns. . . was active in the student council Personal: Born June 4, 1992 in Baton Rouge, La. . . . son of Effrem, Sr. and Marie Reed. . . in high school. . . honor roll student. . . general studies major. has one older sister (LaTasha). . . exercise science major.

MYKHAEL QUAVE CHRISTIAN RINGO 6-5 300 6-1 285 Fr. ol 70 So. DL 92 Gautier, Miss. Jackson, Miss. Gautier H.S. Forest Hill H.S.

2011 (Redshirt): Sat out the season during first fall to maintain his freshman eligibility. 2011 (Freshman): Saw action in eight games High School: Limited by an ankle injury as a senior at Gautier High, playing for coach Arlton as a reserve on the defensive line and on special Hudson. . . rated a two-star prospect by Rivals.com and Scout.com and was Scout.com’s No. teams. . . did not play vs. Oklahoma State, Kent 92 ranked TE prospect in the country. . . played tight end, offensive line and on defense. . . State, Troy and WKU. . . made 19 tackles (eight finished junior season with 18 receptions and 5 touchdowns. . . also played basketball. solo), adding 2.5 tackles for loss (-13 yards) and Personal: Born Dec. 1, 1992 in Gautier, Miss. . . . . son of Patricia and Charles Quave. . . has 1.5 quarterback sacks (-12). . . had two tackles, two brothers (Daniel & Greg) and three sisters (Chastity, Deborah & Patricia). . . older including 1.5 tackles-for-loss (-4 yards) and brother, Daniel, is a sophomore on the Cajuns. . . industrial technology major. shared a QB sack in his first action vs. Nicholls State (9/17). . . came back at FIU the following week to make a career-high six tackles (two solo). . . had a quarterback sack as part of a two-tackle effort vs. Florida Atlantic (10/1). . . added three tackles against both North Texas (10/15) and Arkansas State (11/12). . . record-

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ed two tackles in the New Orleans Bowl. 2010 (Sophomore): Appeared in 12 games as the deep snapper. . . made a solo tackle at High School: Second team all-state choice by the Mississippi Coaches Association as a Ole Miss. . . recovered a fumble at La.-Monroe on punt coverage in the third quarter of a tied senior at Forest Hill High, playing for coach Mario Lane. . . also named first team All-Metro game that led to a Cajuns field goal. . . named to the Sun Belt Conference Honor Roll. and second team all-state by the Clarion Ledger. . . posted 64 tackles, nine sacks and two 2009 (Freshman): Backup deep snapper; did not compete during the season. fumble recoveries as a senior. . . played in the Mississippi/Alabama All-Star Classic in Mobile. 2008 (Redshirt): Redshirted, did not play. . . four-year starter. . . received all-metro honors as a junior . . . rated two-star prospect by Personal: Born May 9, 1990 in Ventura, Calif. . . . son of Larry and Kelly Rosenbalm. . . has Scout.com. one brother (Ethan) and one sister (Ashley). . . general studies major. Personal: Born March 10, 1992 in Jackson, Miss . . . son of Henry and Alethea Ringo. . . has two brothers (Isaiah Williams & Chris Ringo). . . criminal justice major. CHRISTIAN SAGER Ringo’s Career Statistics 6-0 220 Year G Solo Asst Total TFL -Yd Sac -Yd Int FR -FF PBU So. lb 2011 8 8 11 19 2.5 -13 1.5 -12 0 0 -0 0 56 Totals 8 8 11 19 2.5 -13 1.5 -12 0 0 -0 0 Monroe, La. St. Frederick H.S. JAMAL ROBINSON 6-4 205 2011 (Freshman): Did not see any game action while working with the linebacker unit. . So. WR . voted the team’s scout team defensive player of the year. 15 2010 (Redshirt): Redshirted, did not play. . . named to the Sun Belt Conference Honor Slidell, La. Roll. Salmen H.S. High School: Versatile athlete who saw time at four different positions as a senior at St. Frederick High, playing for coach Paul Guerriero. . . played at tight end, running back and quarterback on offense and linebacker on defense. . . registered 145 tackles (98 solo) as a 2011 (Freshman): Played in 10 games as a senior, adding three quarterback sacks, three forced fumbles, three fumbles recovered and reserve receiver, making seven catches for 77 one blocked field goal. yards. . . did not play against either Kent State Personal: Born Oct. 18, 1991 in Monroe, La. . . . son of Harlan and Dawn Sager. . . has one or Florida Atlantic. . . made a season-high two older brother (Miles) and one younger sister (Anna Beth). . . has posted a 3.0 GPA in every catches for 31 yards, including a season-long semester at UL and is on schedule to graduate in the spring of 2013. . . business manage- of 17 yards, at Arizona (11/26). . . made single ment major. catches in five other games. . . earned first letter. High School: Earned all-state honors as a RILEY SAUNDERS senior at Salmen High, playing for coach Jerry 6-0 200 Leonard. . . caught 84 passes for 1,021 yards Jr. WB and 19 touchdowns as a senior. . . rated three- 19 star prospect by Rivals.com. . . made 48 catch- Oxford, Miss. es for 623 yards and eight TDs as a junior. . . Oxford H.S. also started on the basketball team that won Mississippi State the state title his junior year. . . went 26-7 an advanced to the state quarterfinals as a 2011 (Redshirt): Joined the team as a walk-on and sat out the season to meet NCAA senior. transfer guidelines. . . practiced with the UL quarterbacks. . . took part in spring practice in Personal: Born Jan. 13, 1993 in New Orleans, 2011. La. . . . son of Tashawn Mitchell and Joy Robinson. . . has one brother (Jalil) and three sisters Mississippi State: Was a member of the Bulldogs football team for two years (2009 & (Jazmon, Jenel & Jaliyah). . . criminal justice major. 2010). . . played in three games as a freshman at quarterback in 2009. . . redshirted in 2010. Robinson’s Career Receiving Statistics High School: First team all-district choice as a senior at Oxford High, playing for coach Year Rec Yds Avg TD Johnny Hill. . . played freshman season at Ridgeland (Miss.) High but transferred to Oxford 2011 7 77 11.0 0 for sophomore year. . . three-time all-district choice, helping team to the second round of Totals 7 77 11.0 0 the state playoffs as both a sophomore and junior. . . served as team captain as a senior. . . also lettered twice in baseball, playing right field and pitching. MATT ROSENBALM Personal: Born April 21, 1990 in Statesboro, Ga. . . . son of David and Jan Saunders. . . has one sister (Kaylee). . . his father is the UL assistant recruiting coordinator and cornerbacks 6-2 225 coach. . . political science major. Sr. DS 81 Cumming, Ga. Forsyth General H.S.

2011 (Junior): Handled the long-snapping chores in the first eight games. . . missed the final four games after suffering a knee injury at WKU (10/22). . . earned second letter.

26 University OF LOUISIANA www.ragincajuns.com 2012 Football 2012 player biographies ADAM SAVOIE HUNTER STOVER 5-7 158 6-1 205 Fr. WR 80 So. k 95 Lafayette, La. Abbeville, La. Lafayette H.S. Notre Dame H.S.

2011 (Redshirt): Joined the team as a walk-on in fall camp and redshirted. . . worked with 2011 (Freshman): Played in the first the UL receivers. eight games of the season before suffer- High School: Two-year letterman in football at Lafayette High, playing for coach Mark ing a season-ending knee injury against Barousse. WKU (10/22). . . handled the kickoff Personal: Born Jan. 4, 1993 in Lafayette, La. . . . son of Dr. Joseph and Gail Savoie. . . has chores, averaging 60.3 yards in 47 kickoffs one older sister (Blaire). . . his father, Joseph, is the president of the University of Louisiana. with one touchback. . . earned the team’s . . sports management major. special teams player of the week for his efforts vs. Troy (10/8). . . earned first let- ter. TRAVIS SHINN 2010 (Redshirt): Redshirted to retain 5-9 153 his freshman eligibility. . . named to the Fr. k Sun Belt Conference Honor Roll. High School: All-state kicker as a junior Rockwall, Texas at Notre Dame High, playing for coach Rockwall H.S. Lewis Cook, a former UL assistant coach. . . two-time all-district, all-parish and All- Acadiana selection as a kicker and line- 2011 (Redshirt): Joined the team as a walk-on and redshirted. . . practiced as both a backer/safety. . . put 78 percent of his punter and kicker. kickoffs (65-of-83) into the end zone and logged 83 tackles, six forced fumbles and five sacks High School: Three-year letterman in football at Rockwall High, playing for coach Scott as a senior. . . earned All-State honors as a kicker with 77 touchbacks as a junior. . . made a Smith. . . scored 32 points as a senior, making four field goals and 20 extra points. . . totaled 58-yard field goal in the quarterfinals of the state tourney, helping team to a second place 28 points as a junior, connecting on three field goals and 19 extra points. finish. . . played in 2010 Bayou Bowl, making four tackles and returning a blocked punt 29 Personal: Born Oct. 30, 1992 in Dallas, Texas. . . son of Ted Shinn and Colleen Shinn-Fish. . yards for a touchdown to earn player of the week honors in a vote of the coaches. . moving image arts major. Personal: Born Aug. 30, 1991 in Abbeville, La. . . . son of Smokey and Connie Stover. . . has one brother (Stu) and one sister (Brittany). . . his grandfather, Stewart “Smokey” Stover, GREG SIENER played for the Dallas Texans and Kansas City Chiefs (1960-1966). . . geology major. 6-4 280 Stover’s Career Kickoff Statistics Fr. ol Year No Yds Avg. TB OB 69 2011 47 2,833 60.3 1 2 Mandeville, La. Totals 47 2,833 60.3 1 2 Mandeville H.S. DARYL SURGENT 2011 (Redshirt): Joined the team for preseason practice and redshirted. . . worked with 6-0 195 the UL offensive line. Jr. WR High School: A three-year starter on the offensive line at Mandeville High, playing for 87 coach Guy LeCompte. . . was coached on the offensive line in high school by Jim Dombrowski, Alexandria, La. a member of the College Football Hall of Fame who played for more than a decade for the Alexandria H.S. New Orleans Saints. . . rated two-star prospect by Rivals.com and Scout.com. . . invited to attend the NIKE camp held at the LSU training facility in Baton Rouge and the Under Armour training camp and combine held at the Saints training facility in Metairie. 2011 (Sophomore): Played in all 13 games at wide receiver, making 11 starts and earning Personal: Born Aug. 7, 1992. . . son of Nick and Arlene Siener. . . has one brother (Patrick) the team’s utility player of the year award for being the best all-purpose athlete. . . was not and one sister (Kelley). . . criminal justice major. listed as a starter for the last two games of the regular season (at Arkansas State & at Arizona). . . was fourth on the team with 28 catches and 518 receiving yards and was third with six receiving touchdowns. . . also returned 37 kickoffs for a 20.9 average (774 yards) and 27 punts for 323 yards. . . led the Sun Belt and ranked 13th nationally with a 12.0 punt return average. . . grabbed at least one pass in all but one game (Nicholls Sate) with a season-high three grabs done four times. . . made two catches for 109 yards, including a 44-yard touch- down and a season-best 65-yard grabs, vs. North Texas (10/15). . . rushed for a 16-yard TD at Middle Tennessee (10/29). . . finished the year with 283 all-purpose yards vs. San Diego State, catching three passes for 93 yards (56 yard long), returning five kickoffs for 98 yards and having two punt returns for 92 yards, including an 87-yard punt for a touchdown. . . the

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punt return TD was the second-longest in demic all-state choice as a senior. . . lettered four times in football and three times in base- school history. . . earned second letter. ball, playing centerfield. . . Wendy’s High School Heisman recipient as a senior. 2010 (Freshman): Appeared in 10 games Personal: Born June 24, 1991. . . son of Patrick and Michelle Thibodaux. . . has one sister as a wide receiver and on special teams. . . (Haley). . . is a member of the Pre-Professional Society at UL, a group that among other Missed Troy and WKU games with a shoul- things, performs community service functions in the medical community. . . biology major. der injury. . . made seven catches for 155 yards with a team-best 22.1 yards per Thibodaux’s Career Statistics catch. . . returned 21 kickoffs for 629 yards Year G Solo Asst Total TFL -Yd Sac -Yd Int FR -FF PBU and a 20.3 average. . . was third on the 2010 5 0 1 1 0 -0 0 -0 0 0 -0 0 team with 785 all-purpose yards. . . col- 2011 5 0 1 1 0 -0 0 -0 0 0 -0 0 lected a season-best four receptions for Totals 10 0 2 2 0 -0 0 -0 0 0 -0 0 110 yards at Ohio, the only 100-yard receiv- ing game by a Cajun wide receiver in 2010. . . had eight kickoff returns for 238 yards , BRADY THOMAS including a 97-yard return for a touchdown 6-3 184 vs. No. 22 Oklahoma State to set a single Sr. QB game school record for kickoff return yards. 13 . . .the 97-yard return was the second-lon- Aledo, Texas gest kickoff return in school history. . . tied Aledo H.S. single-game record for kickoff returns with nine at Ole Miss. High School: Honorable mention all-state choice as a senior at Alexandria High, playing for 2011 (Junior): Played in all 13 coach Chris Gatlin. . . caught 43 passes for 860 yards and had 14 TDs as a senior, including 11 games, serving as the holder on receiving. . . named team MVP. . . earned first team all-district honors at wide receiver and all placements while also serving second team all-district honors as a kick returner as both a junior and senior. as a reserve at quarterback. . . Personal: Born May 13, 1992 in Alexandria, La. . . . son of Karolyn Surgent and Darryl was perfect on two pass attempts, Surgent. . . has one brother (Ray) and two sisters (Kourtney & Chavon). . . is a member of the throwing an 11-yard completion Kinesiology Professional Association at UL. . . exercise science major. against Middle Tennessee (10/29) and a 19-yard pass on a fake field Surgent’s Career Statistics goal vs. Arkansas State (11/12). . Year Rec Yds Avg TD . earned second letter. 2010 7 155 22.1 0 2010 (Sophomore): Traveled 2011 28 518 18.5 6 with the team all season as a Totals 35 673 19.2 6 backup quarterback. . . took over under center for the final series at Punt Returns Kickoff Returns No. 23 Georgia, but did not Year Ret Yds Avg TD Ret Yds Avg TD attempt a pass. . . also appeared 2010 0 0 -- 0 31 629 20.3 1 at quarterback at North Texas for 2011 27 323 12.0 1 37 774 20.9 0 the final snap in victory forma- Totals 27 323 12.0 1 68 1403 20.6 1 tion. 2009 (Freshman): Did not compete. . . named Offensive Scout Team Player of the Week (Kansas State). HUNTER THIBODAUX 2008 (Redshirt): Redshirted, did not play. 5-8 195 High School: Second team all-county choice as a senior at Aledo High, playing for coach Jr. S Tim Buchanan. . . helped squad to a 11-3 record, falling to the Robert Griffin III led Copperas 37 Cove in the state semi-finals. . . led team to a 12-2 mark as a junior, advancing to the semi- Lafayette, La. finals of the state Class 4A playoffs. Acadiana H.S. Personal: Born June 23, 1989 in Fort Worth, Texas. . . son of Frank and Garla Thomas. . . has two brothers (Tyson & Colby) and one sister (Karis). . . sports management major. 2011 (Sophomore): Played in five games as a reserve, mostly on special teams. . . made one assisted tackle on the year, at Arkansas State (11/12). . . earned first letter. SEAN THOMAS 2010 (Freshman): Saw time in six games on kickoff coverage, including the last four 5-10 175 games of the season. . . assisted on a tackle vs. FIU. . . named to the Sun Belt Conference So. CB Honor Roll. 24 2009 (Redshirt): Redshirted, did not play. . . twice chosen as the defensive scout team New Orleans, La. player of the week. . . named to the Sun Belt Conference Honor Roll. St. Augustine H.S. High School: Honorable mention all-state choice as a senior at Acadiana High, playing for coach Ted Davidson. . . started on teams that went a combined 36-8 over his final three seasons, winning a state title as a sophomore and finishing second in the state as a junior. . 2011 (Freshman): Came off the bench to play in nine games as a reserve in the secondary . started at linebacker as a senior, earning all-district and All-Acadiana accolades. . . aca- and on special teams. . . did not play in three of the first four games, but came back to see

28 University OF LOUISIANA www.ragincajuns.com 2012 Football 2012 player biographies action in eight of the last nine contests. . . made 13 tackles on the year (nine solo) with a quarterback hurry and one pass breakup. . . had five tackles on special teams. . . made two DOMINIQUE TOVELL or more tackles in four different games, including a season-best three stops at Middle 6-3 235 Tennessee (10/29). . . earned first letter. Fr. lb 52 High School: Two-star prospect by Scout.com as a senior at St. Augustine High, playing for Columbia, Miss. coach Otis Washington. . . registered 44 tackles, two sacks, three interceptions and scored on a 102-yard interception return as a senior. . . helped lead St. Augustine to a 9-3 record in Columbia H.S. 2010, losing in the 5A state quarterfinals. . . lettered four times in football. . . played in the Louisiana-Mississippi All-Star Game. Personal: Born Aug. 23, 1992 in New Orleans, La. . . . son of Quintin Thomas and Mary 2011 (Redshirt): Did not see any game action while practicing with the UL linebackers. . . Smith-Thomas. . . has two sisters (Kaisha & Haven). . . his father played defensive end and earned redshirt to maintain freshman eligibility. outside linebacker for the Cajuns form 1984-86. . . mass communications-broadcasting High School: Two-time all-district choice at Columbia High, playing for coach Doug Norris. major. . . helped team to an 18-7 record over his final two seasons, including a pair of district titles. . . made 95 tackles, six sacks, four forced fumbles and returned an interception for a touch- Thomas’ Career Statistics down during his senior season, playing as both a defensive end and linebacker. . . named to Year G Solo Asst Total TFL -Yd Sac -Yd Int FR -FF PBU the WDAM-TV and Hattiesburg American All-Area football team at tight end after catching 2011 9 9 4 13 0 -0 0 -0 0 0 -0 1 33 passes on the season for 390 yards and six touchdowns. . . rated a two-star prospect by Totals 9 9 4 13 0 -0 0 -0 0 0 -0 1 Scout.com. . . also lettered five times in basketball, helping team to a 129-29 record during his career and earning all-district honors four times. . . hoops team won four district titles, claiming the state title as a freshman. IAN THOMPSON Personal: Born June 15, 1992 in Columbia, Miss. . . . son of Charles Coleman and Marcia 6-4 234 Pittman. . . has one younger brother (Darius). . . recipient of a Principal’s Scholar award each year in high school. . . exercise science major. Jr. te 85 Kernersville, N.C. East Forsyth H.S. YOBES WALKER 5-11 195 Sr. rb 26 2011 (Sophomore): Played in all 13 Angleton, Texas games, making one start, while play- ing as a tight end. . . started the Kent Brazoswood H.S. State contest (9/10). . . finished the season with 10 catches for 99 yards. . . made a season-high three catches for 2011 (Junior): Came off the bench to 23 yards vs. Florida Atlantic. . . also see action in seven games. . . played in made three receptions totaling 21 seven of the first 10 games before yards at Middle Tennessee (10/29). . . missing the final three contests. . . caught one pass for 11 yards in the rushed seven times for 16 yards. . . had New Orleans Bowl. . . earned second two carries for eight yards at Oklahoma letter. State (9/3). . . made a season-high four 2010 (Freshman): Appeared in 12 carries for two yards at Middle games as a reserve tight end and on Tennessee (10/29). . . earned third let- special teams. . . made an assisted ter. tackle vs. No. 22 Oklahoma State. . . 2010 (Sophomore): Played in 10 fielded a short kickoff at La.-Monroe games as a reserve fullback and on and returned it two yards. special teams. . . Had one rush for two 2009 (Redshirt): Redshirted, did not yards vs. WKU. play. . . named the offensive scout 2009 (Freshman): Appeared in 10 team player of the week twice. games, starting four of the final six High School: First team all-conference and all-county choice as a senior at East Forsyth games at running back. . . did not play High, playing for coach Todd Wilbert. . . made 49 receptions for 723 yards and 10 touch- the first two games. . . second on the downs as a senior. . . finished with 90 career receptions for 1,333 yards and 16 touch- team with 412 rushing yards. . . also downs. had four receptions for 31 yards. . . had Personal: Born Sept. 14, 1990 in Greensboro, N.C. . . . son of John Thompson and India 24 carries for 94 yards at Western Kentucky to earn team offensive player of the week kudos. Pickard. . . is the oldest of three children, having one brother (Cole) and one sister (Ivy). . . . . top game came vs. Florida Atlantic, totaling 105 yards on 21 carries, including a season- full name is Jonathan Ian Thompson. . . general studies major. long rush of 23 yards. 2008 (Redshirt): Redshirted, did not play. Thompson’s Career Statistics High School: Second team all-state choice as a senior at Brazoswood High, playing for Year Rec Yds Avg TD coach Allan Weddell. . . carried 324 times for almost 2,200 yards with 17 touchdowns as a 2011 10 99 9.9 0 senior, garnering second team All-Greater Houston and the county and district MVP. . . fin- Totals 10 99 9.9 0 ished his career with 5,647 yards and 56 touchdowns.

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Personal: Born Sept. 11, 1989 in Angleton, Texas. . . son of Yogi and Beatrice Walker. . . has 2009 (Freshman): Played 12 one brother (Franklin) and three sisters (Angela, Cece & Sade). . . general studies major. games, earning a start at corner- back vs. Florida Atlantic. . . totaled Walker’s Career Statistics seven tackles, including two tack- Rushing Receiving les at LSU and two tackles vs. FAU. Year Att Yds Avg TD Rec Yds Avg TD . . broke-up a pass at LSU. 2009 116 412 3.6 2 4 31 7.8 0 2008 (Redshirt): Sat out the 2010 1 2 2.0 0 0 0 --- 0 season to meet NCAA initial eligi- 2011 7 16 2.3 0 0 0 --- 0 bility guidelines. Totals 124 430 3.5 2 4 31 7.8 0 High School: Named first team all-district and the offensive MVP of Brazoria County as a senior at JEVANTE WATSON Brazosport High, playing for 5-10 175 coach Brian Welch. . . switched Fr. CB from wide receiver to quarterback 18 prior to senior season... second Bastrop, La. team all-district selection as a Bastrop H.S. junior. . . had a standout track career, owning bests of 22’8” in the long jump and 44’0” in the 2011 (Redshirt): Made the squad as a walk-on and spent the year as a redshirt, gaining triple jump. experience while practicing in the defensive secondary. Personal: Born June 26, 1990 in Freeport, Texas . . . son of Melvin and Shenay White. . . has High School: First team all-state choice by the LSWA as a senior at Bastrop High, playing two brothers (Andrew Young & Kimrick Lewis) and three sisters (Monique & Deloris Nelson, for coach Brad Bradshaw. . . caught 54 passes for 873 yards (16.2 avg.) and 11 touchdowns Melquita Lewis). . . will graduate in Dec., 2012 with a degree in criminal justice. as a senior. . . also made 11 tackles with an interception and returned 14 kickoffs fo 314 yards and a 22.4 average. . . had 14 touchdowns, including one rushing and one each on punt and White’s Career Statistics kickoff returns. . . two-time all-region pick. . . used mostly at defensive back as a junior, Year G Solo Asst Total TFL -Yd Sac -Yd Int FR -FF PBU making 39 tackles with an interception, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. . . on 2009 12 4 3 7 0 -0 0 -0 0-0 0 -0 1 offense, rushed 25 times for 177 yards (7.1 avg.) with seven touchdowns. . . also caught 14 2010 12 18 6 24 0 -0 0 -0 0-0 2 -0 1 passed for 240 yards (17.1) and two TDs and returned 13 kickoffs for 332 yards (25.5 avg.). . 2011 13 50 14 64 8.5 -30 1.5 -3 2-101 1 -1 7 . used primarily in the backfield as a sophomore, scoring 19 touchdowns. . . was a three-star Totals 37 72 23 95 8.5 -30 1.5 -3 2-101 3 -1 9 recruit by ESPN.com, Rivals.com and Scout.com. . . . rated the No. 37 player in Louisiana as a senior. Personal: Born Jan. 26, 1992 in Bastrop, La. . . . son of Jeff Grayson and Michelle Watson. . T.J. WORTHY . has one brother (Prentiss Ford). . . general studies major. 6-2 190 Fr. WR 27 MELVIN WHITE Gadsden, Ala. 6-3 191 Gadsden H.S. Sr. CB 22 Univ. of Mississippi Freeport, Texas 2011 (Redshirt): Transferred to UL for the spring semester. . . will sit out the 2012 season Brazosport H.S. to meet NCAA transfer guidelines. High School: All-state honoree as a senior at Gadsden High, playing for coach Joe Billingsley. . . made 21 catches for 450 yards and nine TDs as a senior, helping team to a 10-4 2011 (Junior): Honorable mention All-Sun Belt choice after finishing seventh on the team record and Class 6A state quarterfinals. . . was ranked as the No. 20 player in Alabama by with 64 tackles (50 solo). . . voted the team’s big hit award winner. . . started all 13 games Superprep and was an all-region pick by both SuperPrep and PrepStar. . . rated No. 18 player at safety, finishing third on the team with 8.5 tackles-for-loss (-30 yards) with two intercep- in Alabama by Rivals.com. . . tions for 101 yards and a touchdown, seven pass breakups and one forced fumble and one Personal: Born April 14, 1993 in Gadsden, Ala. . . son of Thomas and Charlotte Worthy. . . fumble recovery. . . matched his career high with seven tackles against both Middle has one younger brother (Blake). . . criminal justice major. Tennessee (10/29) and Arkansas State (11/12). . . scooped up and returned a blocked field goal 68 yards for a score vs. Nicholls State (10/17), the third-longest return of a blocked kick in school history. . . also brought back an interception 89 yards for a touchdown vs. Troy (10/8), the third-longest return in school history. . . had five or more tackles in a game nine times, including in the final six contests of the year. . . made five tackles (four solo) and two pass breakups in the New Orleans Bowl win over San Diego State. . . earned third letter. 2010 (Sophomore): Appeared in 12 games at cornerback and on special teams. . . started vs. Arkansas State, recovering a fumble that led to a field goal. . . registered a career-high seven tackles at Ole Miss, adding a 93-yard fumble return for a touchdown.

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senior and a district title as a junior. . . named to the Ruston Daily Leader’s Elite 22 Squad as TYREN ALEXANDER both a junior and senior. . . received the school’s Hoss Garrett Award as the team’s offensive 6-1, 200, Fr., LB leader. . . team captain as a senior. . . two-time member of the 1,000-pound weightlifting Breaux Bridge, La. 29 club, breaking the school record for bench press and the offensive line’s squat mark. . . first team all-district as a junior and senior and an honorable mention choice as a sophomore. . Breaux Bridge H.S. . ranked one of the top 2 guard prospects by Louisiana Football Magazine. High School: First team all-state choice as a senior at Personal: Born July 1, 1993 in Ruston, La. . . . son of Daren and Angela Brunson. . . is the Breaux Bridge High, playing for coach Paul Broussard. . . youngest of three children, having two brothers (Josh & Jacob). . . volunteered time with the recorded 137 tackles, including 43 solo, as a senior, adding Leading Lincoln program, speaking to youth groups around the parish. . . a member of the two fumble recoveries (one for a TD), two interceptions and two blocked punts. . . named honor roll and TOPS club in high school. . . exercise science major. District 5-4A defensive MVP and the Powerade All-Acadiana Defensive Player of the Year as a senior. . . three-time all-district and All-Acadiana choice. . . rated as a three-star prospect by Rivals.com and ESPN Scout Inc. . . was the No. 86 outside linebacker by ESPN Scout Inc. REMAINE DOUGLAS Personal: Born Sept. 23, 1994 in Breaux Bridge, La. . . . son of Craig and Darla Alexander. . 6-2, 275, Fr., DL . is the middle of three children, having two sisters (Breoni & Eboni). . . volunteered time Parkman, Fla. during two summers mowing lawns in his neighborhood. . . athletic training major. 53 Stoneman Douglas H.S. High School: First team All-Broward County as a senior at LaMARCUS ALLEN Stoneman Douglas High, playing for coach Al Lang. . . had 6-2, 195, Fr., WR 50 tackles, including eight tackles for loss and seven quar- New Iberia, La. terback sacks as a senior. . . was the MVP of the Dade vs. Broward County All-Star game. . . lettered four times in football, being named the team’s most improved defensive lineman New Iberia Senior as a junior and team MVP as a senior. High School: First team all-district honoree as a senior at Personal: Born April 11, 1994 in Jamaica. . . son of Osmond and Marcia Douglas. . . has New Iberia Senior High, playing for coach Rick Hutson. . . three brothers (Lewayne, Ryan & Courtney) and one sister (Carla). . . volunteered time as a caught 40 passes for almost 900 yards and 10 touchdowns basketball and soccer youth coach. . . health promotion and wellness major. as a senior. . . lettered twice in football and three times in track. . . ran the 100, 200 and 400 meters in track, helping team to a pair of regional championships. . . rated as a two-star prospect by both Rivals.com and Scout.com and the No. 46 recruit in Louisiana by MaxPreps. KARMICHAEL Personal: Born Aug. 14, 1994 in Lufkin, Texas. . . son of John Allen and Shana Denman. . . has one older brother (Jonathan). . . psychology major. DUNBAR II 6-2, 320, Fr., DL 94 Prior Lake, Minn. DARRIEN BATISTE Prior Lake H.S. 6-2, 245, Fr., DL Geismar, La. High School: Honorable mention all-state choice as a 99 senior at Prior Lake High, playing for coach Matt Gegenheimer. . . totaled 49 tackles as a Dutchtown H.S. senior including 5.0 sacks, helping team to an 8-3 record, advancing to the quarterfinals of High School: Three-time first team all-district choice at the state playoffs. . . voted the team’s best offensive lineman. . . played on both sides of the Dutchtown High, playing for coach Benny Saia. . . helped ball spending time at defensive tackle along with being a starter on the offensive line. . . team to a 11-1 record as a senior and a 12-1 mark and a rated as a two-star recruit by Scout.com and in the Top 25 among Minnesota prospects. second place finish in the state as a junior. . . registered 50 or more tackles as both a junior Personal: Born March 8, 1994 in Opelousas, La. . . full name is Karmichael Mackenzie and senior and made 40 stops as a sophomore. . . lettered four times in football, twice in Dunbar II. . . son of Karl and Pamela Dunbar. . . is the oldest of three children, having two track and once in basketball. . . threw the shot put in track and played power forward in sisters (Mickel & Nickolette). . . his father played collegiately at LSU and several seasons in basketball. . . rated as a three-star prospect by ESPN Scout Inc. . . selected to play in the the NFL and is currently the defensive line coach for the New York Jets. . . was a member of Louisiana/Texas Bayou Bowl. the band in high school. . . business management major. Personal: Born Feb. 2, 1994 in Biloxi, Miss. . . son of Mark and Angela Batiste. . . is the youngest of three children, having one brother (Jeremy Matthews) and one sister (Bria). . . his uncle, Aubrey Matthews, played 11 seasons (1986-96) in the NFL with Detroit, Atlanta JALEN FIELDS and Green Bay. . . is active in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. . . graduated from high 6-5, 280, Jr., DL school with a 3.5 GPA. . . civil engineering major. Dalton, Ga. 97 Georgia Military Institute JOSEPH BRUNSON Junior College: Two-year regular in the lineup at Georgia 6-4, 300, Fr., OL Military Institute, playing for coach Bert Williams. . . made Ruston, La. 13 tackles with three quarterback sacks (-29 yards) and four tackles for loss (-34 yards) as a sophomore. . . signed with Georgia out of high school. Ruston H.S. High School: Honorable mention all-state choice as a senior at Dalton High, playing for High School: Honorable mention all-state pick as a senior coach Adam Winegarden. . . recorded 63 tackles with one interception, two forced fumbles at Ruston High, playing for coach Billy Laird. . . helped team and two fumble recoveries as a senior, leading team to its 50th straight winning season. . . to a 9-4 record and the semi-finals of the state playoffs as a named first team all-area and first team all-region as a senior by the Daily Citizen. . . had 78

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tackles, including eight sacks and 35 tackles for loss, to earn all-area honors as a junior. . . Personal: Born Feb. 3, 1994 in Pine Bluff, Ark. . . . son of Kreesha Bennett. . . has two also lettered in basketball. . . rated as a four-star prospect out of high school by Rivals.com. younger sisters (Ciara Snelling & Paige Bennett). . . was a member of the Nature Club and . . was the No. 14 defensive end nationally and the No. 8 prospect out of Georgia. . . listed in Future Business Leaders of America in high school. . . helped the community as part of the the Rivals 250 in 2010. . . SuperPrep All-America and All-Dixie Teams. . . PrepStar Top 150 Kudos Club. . . exercise science major. Dream Team. . . 2009 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Top 50 prospects in state (#37) and Class AAAA All-State Honorable Mention…Mobile Press-Register Super Southeast 120. Personal: Born June 12, 1992 in Dalton, Ga. . . . son of Patrick Fields and Sandra Sanchez DELVIN JONES and husband to Martilia Fields. . . has one younger brother (Jacquez). . . criminal justice major. 6-5, 230, Jr., LB Miami, Fla. 7 BROOKS HAACK Coffeyville C.C. 6-1, 190, Fr., QB Junior College: Started at outside linebacker and also saw Katy, Texas 16 action at wide receiver in his only season at Coffeyville CC, Katy H.S. playing for coach Darian Dulin. . . registered 50 tackles with 11 quarterback sacks as a sophomore. High School: Honorable mention Class 5A all-state selec- Mississippi: Played in two games as a true-freshman for the Rebels, making one tackle and tion by the Texas Sports Writer’s Association as a senior at a quarterback sack for a 28-yard loss. . . played against both Fresno State and Kentucky. Katy High, playing for coach Gary Joseph. . . helped lead High School: Second team All-Dade County choice by the Miami Herald as a both a junior team to a 41-3 record over his final three seasons, including a 27-3 mark as a starter. . . threw and senior at Palmetto High, playing for coach Larry Coffey. . . had 66 tackles and 16 sacks as for 1,991 yards and 31 touchdowns his senior season to earn District MVP honors. . . led Katy a senior to build on a 68 tackle and 14 sacks effort as a junior. . . played in the Broward vs. to a 12-1 record and the regional finals as a senior. . . received all-district kudos after guiding Dade County All-Star game as a senior. . . rated as a four-star prospect by Rivals.com. . . team to a 13-1 record and the state quarterfinals as a junior. . . was a member of the team named to the PrepStar preseason All-America team as a senior. . . earned SuperPrep All- that won the state title as a freshman in 2008. . . a three-star prospect by Rivals.com. . . rated Region honors and was rated the No. 40 player in Florida. . . rated as the No. 32 player in No. 143 nationally and 20th in Texas by MaxPreps and the No. 71 QB by ESPN Scout Inc. Florida and the No. 32 defensive end in the nation by Scout.com. . . listed as the No. 25 Personal: Born Nov. 16, 1993 in Lawrence, Kansas. . . son of Kalum and Leslie Haack. . . has defensive end in the country by ESPN.com one older sister, Matte, who is an all-region softball player for the Ragin’ Cajuns. . . was a Personal: Born Oct. 15, 1991 in Miami, Fla. . . . son of Jackie Robinson. . . criminal justice member of the National Honor Society in high school. . . was active as a peer mentor in high major. school. . . volunteered time reading to kids and helping out as a youth sports coach. . . busi- ness marketing major. DOMINICK JONES 5-11, 187, Fr., CB CHRISTIAN HILL New Orleans, La. 5-11, 200, Fr., S St. Augustine H.S. Homestead, Fla. South Dade Senior H.S. High School: Honorable mention all-state and first team all-district as a senior at St. Augustine High, playing for High School: First team all-county choice as a senior at coach David Johnson. . . made 40 tackles with three inter- South Dade High, playing for coach Greg Dentiono. . . made ceptions as a senior, receiving the team’s defensive skill player of the year. . . helped team to 102 tackles, with 15 tackles-for-loss and three intercep- a 26-8 record in his three seasons, winning a district title as a senior. . . lettered as a freshman tions, as a senior to garner team MVP honors. . . played in the Broward County All-Star game. in baseball, playing shortstop, third base and pitcher. . . rated as a three-star prospect by . . second team all-county pick as a sophomore, helping team to an 11-2 record. . . rated as ESPN Scout Inc. and ranked as the No. 76 cornerback in the nation by ESPN Scout Inc. a two-star prospect by both Scout.com and Rivals.com. . . listed as a Top 35 Dade County Personal: Born Nov. 1, 1994 in New Orleans, La. . . . son of David Jones and Gia Soublet. . . Prospect by the Miami Herald. . . lettered twice in both football and wrestling. . . . finished has one older brother (David, III) and one younger sister (Angela). . . graduated from high sixth in the state at 195 pounds as a senior, helping team to a second place finish. school with honors. . . was active in the Future Business Leaders of America. . . architecture major. Personal: Born July 31, 1992 in Homestead, Fla. . . . son of C.A. and Betty Hill. . . has four brothers (Jeremy, Chandler, Chei & Deion) and one sister (Ashley). . . criminal justice major. D’SHAIE LANDOR 6-0, 170, Fr., QB JARED JOHNSON Lafayette, La. 6-7, 200, Fr., TE Teurlings Catholic H.S. Minden, La. 83 Minden H.S. High School: Named the state offensive MVP as a senior at Teurlings Catholic High, playing for coach Sonny Charpentier. High School: First team all-state choice as a senior at . . threw for nearly 2,500 yards as a senior to lead team to a Minden High, playing for coach Randy Peters. . . made 59 9-4 record and the quarterfinals of the state playoffs. . . helped to engineer a 10-4 record as catches for 1,130 yards and 12 TDs as a senior, earning all- a junior, advancing to the state semifinals. . . three-time team MVP and MVP of the Kiwanis area and all-district kudos for the second straight season. . . lettered three times in football Jamboree. . . earned honorable mention all-state honors as a junior and finished his career and twice in both basketball and tennis. . . helped team to a 51-14 record in two basketball with almost 5,000 yards passing and 2,000 yards rushing. . . three-time all-district choice seasons and played on a pair of tennis teams that advanced to the regionals. . . rated as a and twice received All-Acadiana honors. . . rated as a three-star prospect by Rivals.com and two-star prospect on Scout.com. ESPN Scout Inc. . . was ranked in the Louisiana Top 100 (No. 82) and was the No. 40 Dual- Threat Quarterback in the nation.

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Personal: Born Nov. 12, 1993 in Columbus, Ga. . . . son of Andres and Lavern Landor. . . has one younger sister (Jhada). . . his grandfather, Ernie Wheelwright, was a football standout at RODNEY SMITH Southern Illinois and went on to play with in the NFL (1964-70). . . received an academic 6-4, 210, Fr., LB award from the Rotary Club and was a member of the honor roll in high school. . . volun- Hallandale, Fla. teered time reading to third graders while in high school. . . business marketing major. Hallandale H.S. High School: Played in the Broward County All-Star game TRE’MAINE as a senior at Hallandale High, playing for coach Damon Jones. . . lettered twice in football, playing both tight end LIGHTFOOT and defensive end. . . was a standout on the track team, competing in the high jump and 6-1, 210, Fr., LB 51 triple jump, earning honorable mention all-county honors as a senior. . . had a season-best Patterson, La. 43-7 jump to finish fifth in the state regional as a junior and his jump of 44-0 earned him an Patterson H.S. 11th place finish in the 2012 state meet. Personal: Born March 3, 1994 in Hollywood, Fla. . . is the son of Rodney, Sr. and Heather High School: Two-time first team all-state selection at Smith. . . has one younger sister (Adrielle). . . business accounting major. Patterson High, playing for coach Tommy Minton. . . made 134 tackles with three intercep- tions, five forced fumbles, three fumbles and two touchdowns as a senior en route to being named district MVP and received first team all-district mention for the third straight season. JEREMY SPARKS . . helped team to a 34-7 record during his three seasons, finishing second in the state as a 6-5, 280, Fr., OL junior. . . also lettered three times in basketball, helping team to a 56-10 record and two trips Daphne, Ala. 63 to the state quarterfinals in his last two seasons. . . earned all-district honors three times, including first team honors as a junior and senior. . . rated as a two-star prospect by ESPN Daphne H.S. Scout Inc. . . was the No. 70 inside linebacker in the nation. High School: First team all-district choice as a senior at Personal: Born Jan. 26, 1994 in Patterson, La. . . . son of Norman and Sharese Lightfoot. . . Daphne High, playing for coach Glenn Vickery. . . helped is one of four children, having one brother (Norman) and two sisters (Sidtrelle & Nia). . . team to a 25-2 record during his last two seasons, winning sport management major. the Alabama Class 6A state title with a 15-0 record as a junior. . . served as team captain during senior season. . . lettered three times in football. . . also lettered in track as a sopho- more and junior, throwing the discus. . . rated as a three-star prospect by Rivals.com. JALEN NIXON Personal: Born March 4, 1994 in Sacramento, Calif. . . . son of Richard and Kim Sparks. . . 6-2, 230, Fr., QB has one older sister (Kaleigh Terhune). . . business accounting major. Lafayette, La. Carencro H.S. ZACH TARVER High School: First team all-state honoree as a senior at 6-4, 280, Fr., OL Carencro High, playing for coach Brent Indest. . . threw for Monroe, La. 65 1,120 yards and ran for 1,006 more with a total of 29 touch- downs as a senior to help team to a 13-2 record and the Class 5A state championship game. Ouachita Christian School . . earned first team all-district and All-Acadiana accolades as a senior and also received High School: Two-time all-state choice at Ouachita second team all-district mention as a sophomore and junior. Christian School, playing for coach Steven Fitzhugh. . . Personal: Born May 19, 1994 in Carencro, La. . . . son of Joseph Oleghe ad Edna Nixon. . . is earned first team all-state honors after leading team to a the youngest of five children, having three brothers (Larry, Wayland & Eric) and one sister 15-0 record and the Class 1A state championship. . . also named first team all-state after an (Jonaye). . . has spent previous summers umpiring youth baseball. . . business marketing major. 11-4 junior campaign. . . lettered three times in football, twice in basketball and once in track. . . two-time second team all-district pick in basketball. . . threw the shot put as a freshman as a member of the district championship team. AL-DAMION RILES Personal: Born July 21, 1993 in Monroe, La. . . . son of Cary and Ashley Tarver. . . has one brother 5-11, 215, Fr., DB (Van). . . volunteered time at the Northeast Louisiana Food Bank. . . sports management major. Mandeville, La. Lakeshore H.S. BLAIN WINSTON High School: First team all-district choice as a senior at 6-4, 230, Fr., DL Lakeshore High, playing for coach Larry Route. . . also Monroe, La. 90 tabbed second team all-district mention for his special teams play. . . rushed 177 times for 1,281 yards (7.3 avg.) and 24 touchdowns and passed for Richwood H.S. 987 yards and six scores, earning district MVP honors. . . also caught five passes for 193 yards High School: Honorable mention all-state pick as a senior (38.6 avg.) and two TDs. . . all-district pick as a junior. . . lettered three times each in football, at Richwood High, playing for coach Warren Trimble. . . all- basketball and track. . . ran the 100 and 200 meters in track, posting a best of 10.93 in the district choice as both a junior and senior. . . finished career 100. . . played in the annual Bayou Bowl, the Texas-Louisiana all-star game. with 24 sacks. . . rated as a two-star prospect by Scout.com. . . ranked one of the Top Super Personal: Born Sept. 17, 1993 in Covington, La. . . . son of David and Diedra Blanchard. . . Prospects by Louisiana Football Magazine. has two sisters (Jamie Riles & Tiquanna Blanchard). . . sister, Jamie, is a senior on the Tulane Personal: Born Oct. 31, 1993 in Monroe, La. . . . was raised by his maternal grandmother, women’s track team. . . volunteered time in high school working with the Boys & Girls Club Martha Davis. . . has one older sister (Krista). . . wa a member of the honor roll in high school. and Special Olympics. . . athletic training major . . business management major.

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