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2007 Nicholls State University FootballQuick FactsLocation: ........................................................................................................... Thibodaux, La. 70301Enrollment: ................................................................................................................................. 6,814Founded: ..................................................................................................................................... 1948Nickname: ..............................................................................................................................ColonelsColors: ............................................................................................................................ Red and GrayConference: .............................................................................................Southland Conference (I-AA)President: ......................................Dr. Stephen T. Hulbert (State University of New York at Albany ’72)Athletics Director: ...........................................................................Rob Bernardi (Cal-Northridge ’83)Associate AD/SWA: ........................................................................Do Bonin (Northwestern State ’77)Associate AD/External Relations: ......................................................Ken Berthelot (Louisiana Tech’71)Athletic Department Phone: ........................................................................................ (985) 448-4794Ticket Office Phone: .................................................................................................... (985) 448-4791

Staff InformationHead Coach: ..............................................................................Jay Thomas (Southern Mississippi ’87)Thomas at Nicholls: ............................................................................................. 15-16/Three SeasonsThomas Overall: ..........................................................................................................................SameThomas’ Office Phone: ................................................................................................ (985) 448-4802Best Time to Reach Thomas: ................................................Through SID, Weekly SLC Conference CallDefensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs: ........................................................ Steve Ellis (Nicholls ‘02)Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks: ........................................H.T. Kinney (Wisconsin-Platteville ‘88)Offensive Line/Recruiting Coordinator: .................................................... Joshua Eargle (Memphis ‘01)Running Backs: ................................................................................ Kent Keith (Southwest Baptist ‘86)Linebackers: .....................................................................Jeremy Atwell (Southeast Missouri State ‘99)Defensive Line: ......................................................................................... Burnell Taylor (Nicholls ‘05)Wide Receivers:................................................................................................................ Ben KohringAssistant AD/Head Athletic Trainer: ....................................... Jeff Smith (Northwest Missouri State ‘00)Strength and Conditioning: ...............................................................Craig Cheek (Bowling Green ‘04)Equipment Manager: ................................................................ Kerry Conner (Northwestern State ’03)

Team Information2006 Overall Record: ..................................................................................................................... 4-72006 Southland Conference Record: .............................................................................................. 2-42006 Home Record: ....................................................................................................................... 3-32006 Road Record: ......................................................................................................................... 1-4Letterwinners Returning: .................................................................................................................. 58Letterwinners Lost: ........................................................................................................................... 29Offensive Starters Returning: .............................................................................................................. 8Offensive Starters Lost: ...................................................................................................................... 3Defensive Starters Returning: ............................................................................................................. 5Defensive Starters Lost: ...................................................................................................................... 6Specialists Returning: ......................................................................................................................... 3Specialists Lost: ................................................................................................................................. 0Home Field/Capacity ............................................Guidry Stadium-Manning Field by AstroTurf/12,800Playing Surface: .....................................................................................................AstroTurf PureGrassBase Offense: ..................................................................................................................Triple OptionBase Defense: ................................................................................................................... Multiple 4-3

Sports InformationDirector of Media Relations/Football SID: .....................................Brandon Rizzuto (New Orleans ’06)Rizzuto’s Office Number: ............................................................................................ (985) 448-4281Rizzuto’s Mobile Number: ........................................................................................... (504) 782-3590Sports Information Fax Number: ................................................................................. (985) 448-4814Rizzuto’s Email Address: ........................................................................brandon.rizzuto@nicholls.eduRizzuto’s Alternate Email Address: ................................................................... brizzuto15@gmail.comVolunteer Assistant: ........................................................................ Gerard Waguespack (Nicholls ’91)Football Presss Box Number/Score Updates: ....................................... (985) 448-4845/(985) 804-8652Nicholls Athletics Website: .........................................................................www.colonelsports.comSports Information Mailing Address: .......................................... P.O. Box 2032, Thibodaux, La. 70310Sports Information Mailing Address: ............................Barker Hall, Room 147, Thibodaux, La., 70310

Radio InformationFlagship Station: ............................................................................. KBZE, 105.9 FM, Morgan City, La.Play-By-Play: .................................................................................................................. Ken BerthelotBerthelot’s Office Number: .......................................................................................... (985) 448-4804Color Commentator: .........................................................................................................Seth Thomas

2007 Media Guide CreditsThe 2007 Nicholls State University football

media guide was produced by the Nicholls Office of Media Relations for Athletics to assist media members in their coverage of Colonels football. Should you need any additional information regarding football or Nicholls athletics in gen-eral, please contact the Nicholls Office of Media Relations for Athletics at (985) 448-4281 without hesitation.

The 2007 Nicholls State University football media guide was written, edited, and researched by Director of Media Relations Brandon Rizzuto. Editorial assistance was provided by Compliance Coordinator Bobby Galinsky. Also special thanks to opposing SID offices and members of the Loui-siana State Highway Patrol for all their hard work and dedication.

All game photography is accredited to Doug Keese along with all studio photography. Cover concept was created by Keese and Rizzuto, while graphic designer Jerad David designed the cover in the Nicholls State University Office of Univer-sity Printing and Design Services.

The book was printed on campus as well and could not have been produced without the hard work of Print Shop employees Kerry Boudreaux and Wayne Molaison. A special thanks goes out to Gerard Waguespack, Tim Richard, Gerard Lotz, Lisa Neal, Mike Davis and all the student workers for all of the hard work and dedication that you give to the program each and every season.

Contents2007 Media Information ...................................2Directions to Nicholls .......................................5This is Nicholls State University ........................6Nicholls Athletics .............................................7Nicholls Athletic Training................................11John L. Guidry Stadium ..................................122007 Nicholls Football Outlook .....................14Colonels Spring Depth Chart ..........................192007 Nicholls Colonels Football Roster ..........202007 Nicholls Colonels ..................................22Colonels Head Coach .....................................44Colonels Assistant Coaches .............................452007 Opponents ............................................52Game by Game Series Records .......................552006 Season Review ......................................582006 Season Statistics .....................................63About the Southland Conference ....................672007 Southland Conference Schedule ............69Southland Final Standings ...............................702006 Southland Team Statistics .......................712006 Southland Individual Statistics ...............732006 All-Southland Conference Teams ...........76Colonels Individual Records ...........................77Colonels Team Records ...................................79Season Leaders ...............................................80Career Leaders ................................................82Colonel Accolades .........................................83Colonels Drafted into Pro Football ..................85Colonel Lettermen ..........................................86All-Time Scores ..............................................90NCAA Division I-AA Playoffs ..........................94Battle for the Paddle .......................................96

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2007 Media InformationThe Office of Media Relations for Athlet-

ics at Nicholls State University, under the direction of Brandon Rizzuto, is responsible for the day-to-day publicity efforts of 15 Division I sports. The primary function of the Nicholls Office of Media Relations for Athletics is to service and accommodate the media in its coverage of the entire Colonel and Lady Colonel Athletic department.

The Office of Media Relations for Athlet-ics, located in Barker Hall, handles a myriad of press services, including, but not limited to, the issuing of credentials, the publication of media guides, game programs and press notes as well as maintaining statistics and upkeeping the website.

Members of the Office of Media Rela-tions for Athletics will assist you with any day-of-game needs, including player and coach information, in-game statistics and post-game notes and quotes. Journalists and media covering Nicholls University Athletics benefit from working in a professional and comfortable environment.

Members of the Media Relations staff are on call virtually every day of the year, ‘round the clock, in an effort to enhance the coverage of Nicholls Athletics.

Please adhere to the following guidelines when covering Nicholls Colonel football during the 2006 season.

During the WeekThe Nicholls football team practices

Tuesday through Thursday on the practice fields across the parking lot from Guidry Stadium. Practice will generally take place from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. All practices are open to the media and public with the understanding the strategy, formations, plays and personnel adjustments are to remain private.

Interviews with Nicholls head coach Jay Thomas and Colonel student-athletes can be conducted either before or after practice. All interviews MUST be conducted on the practice field. The Nicholls locker room and training room are OFF LIMITS to members of the media at all times.

Telephone interviews with Thomas and Colonel student-athletes will take place on Wednesdays before practice. Please let Director of Media Relation for Athlet-ics Brandon Rizzuto know in advance what players you wish to interview and the appropriate arrangements will be made. Home telephone numbers of players and coaches will not be released to the media. Thomas will be available for out-of-town

radio and newspaper interviews ONLY during the Southland Conference weekly teleconference. Thomas will take part in the Southland Conference Call on Tuesday mornings. In 2006, the Nicholls coach occupied the 10:20-10:30 a.m. time slot. As of press time, details of the call are not final.

All student-athlete interviews will be scheduled around classes and other aca-demic commitments.

Tuesday Press ConferencesNicholls head coach Jay Thomas will be

available in Thomas’ Barker Hall office on Tuesday’s at 11 a.m. to meet with the local media. At this time, Thomas will review the previous week’s game and look forward to what lies ahead. At some point during the press conference, an injury report and updated depth chart will be discussed and made available.

Media CredentialsMedia credentials for Nicholls home

games are issued for working media only. Sports editors and sports directors of accred-ited media outlets should submit requests for credentials on company letterhead. Requests for season passes should be sub-mitted as early as possible. Media covering single games should submit requests by the Wednesday morning prior to the game. No passes will be issued after Thursday after-noon, NO EXCEPTIONS.

Media who cover Nicholls opponents on a regular basis may request credentials through opponent’s sports information offic-es or through Nicholls. Nicholls follows the guidelines set forth by the NCAA in issuing credentials. In most instances, the Nicholls Office of Media Relations for Athletics will fill all legitimate requests for credentials.

All credential requests should be sent to: Brandon Rizzuto, Athletics-Barker Building, Nicholls State Sports Information, P.O. Box 2032, Thibodaux, La. 70310.

Visiting RadioThere are two courtesy phone lines avail-

able for the official radio station of Nicholls opponents. Please inform Brandon Rizzuto at least one week in advance if you are planning to make use of the phone lines.

Photo CredentialsPhoto credentials will be issued only

to accredited media outlets—newspaper, television stations and other recognized

publications. Nicholls follows NCAA rules regarding sideline photographers. Photog-raphers are not permitted to photograph in the team area, which is located between the 25-yard lines on both sides of the field. All photographers are required to have proper sideline credentials.

Media ParkingMedia parking at John L. Guidry Sta-

dium is available to all credentialed media. Requests for submitting parking passes should be made when submitting press and/or photo credential requests. The media parking area is located on the west side of the stadium and is accessible from Audubon Drive.

Media Will CallThe media will call window is located at

the southwest ticket office, which is on the right side of the press box entrance when facing the stadium. Please be prepared to present proper identification when picking up credentials. The media will call window will open 90 minutes prior to kickoff.

Press Box and Gameday Services

The elevator landing to the Guidry Sta-dium Press Box is adjacent to the Colonel Club room on the west side of the stadium.

Home and visiting radio booths, coach-es’ boxes and the public address announcer as well as the working press area are locat-ed on the second level of the Guidry Sta-dium press box. The photo deck is located on the fourth level.

Approximately 30 minutes prior to kick-off, a pre-game meal will be served to all credentialed media. Beverages and snacks will be available throughout the entire game as well.

In order to effectively maintain a profes-sional environment cheering WILL NOT be tolerated in the press box. If any member is found cheering at any point during the game, they will be asked to leave the press box.

Pre-game packets, including notes, statis-tics, flip cards and programs, will be made available upon arrival to the press box. A complete play-by-play account of each quarter as well as individual and team statis-tics will be distributed following each quar-ter and at halftime. Approximately 20 min-utes following the conclusion of the game, full stat books will be made available to the media. Out-of-town scores from around the

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WIRe SeRVICeS The Associated PressMary Foster - nrle@ap.org1515 Poydras St., Suite 2500 • New Orleans, LA 70112Office: 800 662-7717 or 504-523-3931 • Fax: 504-586-0531

The Sports Network Matt Dougherty - mdougherty@sportsnet-work.com 2200 Byberry Road • Hatboro, PA 19040Office: 800-227-7249 or 800-583-5499 • Fax: 800-227-0803 or 800-583-6195

Stats, Inc.Joe Linholm, Director8130 Lehigh Avenue • Morton Grove, Ill. 60053Office: 847-583-2128 or 847-583-2100 • Fax: 800-357-8525 or 847-470-9140

Don Hansen’s National Weekly Football GazetteDon Hansen, Publisher - don@donhansen.comP.O. Box 305Westmont, IL 60559-0305Phone: 630-964-1062Fax: 630-964-1105

eSPN/SportsTickerLou Monaco19 East 34th Street 7th Floor • New York, NY 10016 Office: 800-367-8935 • Fax: 800-336-0383

PRINT MeDIA Daily Comet/ Houma CourierBrent St. Germain, Sports EditorBrent.st.germain@houmatoday.comChris Singleton, Sports Writer chris.singleton@houmatoday.comKelly McElroy, Sports Writer kelly.mcelory@houmatoday.com

Media Outlets

NCAA Guidelines and the MediaMedia members should be aware of several NCAA rules that apply to student-athletes. If there is ever a question if any media-related activity or event including a Nicholls State University student-athlete could be a possible NCAA violation, contact the Nicholls Compliance Office for an interpretation. Areas of concern include: • CoachesandUniversityofficialscannotmakecommentsonprospectivestudent-athletesuntil they sign a National Letter of Intent. A coach cannot comment on a prospective student-athlete who verbally commits to an institution.• Coachesandathleticstaffarenotpermittedtowriteguestcolumnsforpublications.• Sudent-athletesarenotauthorizedtolistorendorseproducts.• Commercialphotographerscannotprovidestudent-athleteswithphotographsorslides.TheOfficeofMediaRelationsforAthleticsoffersasimilarserviceforstudent-athletestopurchasephotographs.• Student-athletesmaynotbeusedinadvertisementsorendorsementsofproducts,includingmedia-related publications or on radio.• Student-athletesarenotpermittedtoconductinterviewsfor1-900services.

Matt LeBlanc, Sports WriterMatt.Leblanc@houmatoday.comTeddy Renois, Sports Writer teddy.renois@dailycomet.comP.O. Box 2717 • Houma, LA 70361Office: 985-857-2210 • Fax: 985-857-2244

The AdvocateButch Muir, Executive Sports Editor - bmuir@theadvocate.comsports@theadvocate.comP.O. Box 588 • Baton Rouge, LA 70821Office: 225-383-1111 Fax: 225-388-0318

Times-PicayuneDoug Tatum,dtatum@timespicayune.comTed Lewis,Tlewis@timespicayune.com3800 Howard Ave. • New Orleans, LA 70140Office: 504-826-3406 • Fax: 504-826-3401

region and nation will be distributed peri-odically during the game as well.

All requests to fax statistics to local media outlets will be honored as soon as possible following the conclusion of the game.

In addition, the Guidry Stadium Press Box will remain open for 60 minutes follow-ing the conclusion of the game for media to file stories. An ample supply of phone lines are available for the purposes of sending stories.

Post-Game ProceduresBoth the Nicholls locker room and

visiting locker room facilities are located in Barker Hall. The visiting locker room is on the west side of Barker Hall and faces Guidry Stadium while the Colonel dressing rooms are located on the east side of Barker Hall. Policies concerning interviews with visiting coaches and student-athletes will be set by sports information representatives of the visiting institution. The Nicholls locker room is CLOSED to the media at all times. At home, Nicholls coach Jay Thomas and selected student-athletes will be made avail-able for interviews following the NCAA-mandated 10-minute cooling off period. The interviews will take place in the Nicholls Offensive Meeting Room, located in Barker

Hall. ABSOLUTELY NO INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONDUCTED ON THE FIELD. A member of the Nicholls media relations staff will take requests for player interviews with five minutes to play in the contest and will escort media members to the interview room following the game. Statistics will be made available to media members in the Offensive Meeting Room.

On the road, Coach Thomas and selected student-athletes will meet with the media following the NCAA mandated 10-minute cooling off period in a pre-designated area

generally just outside the Colonel dressing room. Again, no interviews will be con-ducted on the playing field. Please direct all requests to Brandon Rizzuto.

On the InternetNicholls football information can be

accessed through the University’s official ath-letic website, www.colonelsports.cstv.com. Updated statistics, rosters, bios and game notes can be found at the site as well as other information pertaining to Nicholls football.

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The Nicholls Worth Hunter Mitchell, Sports Editor - nwsports@nicholls.eduVincent Sbisa, Sports WriterP.O. Box 2010 • Thibodaux, LA 70310Office: 985-448-4258 • Fax: 985-448-4267

Tri-Parish TimesChris Scarnati4924 Highway 311 • Houma, LA 70360Phone: 985-876-3008 • Fax: 985-876-0950

Daily ReviewJustin Robicheaux, Sports Editor - Sports@daily-review.com P.O. Box 948 • Morgan City, LA 70380Office: 985-384-8370 • Fax: 985-384-4255

TeleVISION STATIONSH-TV10/IndependentKristen Eargle – Sports Director 1202 St. Charles • Houma, LA 70360Office: 985-876-3456 • Fax: 985-853-1856

KWBJ-TV/IndependentChris Hunter – Sports Director608 Michigan Street • Morgan City, LA 70380Office: 985-384-6960 • Fax: 985-385-1916

WAFB-TV/CBSSteve Schneider – Sports Directorwafbsports@wafb.com844 Government St. • Baton Rouge, LA 70802Office: 225-383-9999 • Fax: 225-379-7880

WBRZ-TV/ABCP.O. Box 2906 • Baton Rouge, LA 70821Office: 225-336-2360 • Fax: 225-336-2347

WDSU-TV/NBCRich Lenz - rlenz@wdsu.com846 Howard Ave. • New Orleans, LA 70113Office: 504-679-0656/0657 • Fax: 504-679-0733

WGNO-TV/ABCEd Daniels - edaniels@tribune.com2 Canal Street, Suite 2800New Orleans, LA 70130Office: 504-619-6328/6329 • Fax: 504-619-6332

WVUe-TV/FoxRob Ennis - REnnis@wvue.emmis.com1025 S. Jefferson Davis Pkwy.New Orleans, La 70125Office: 504-483-1527

WWl-TV/CBSJim Henderson - jhenderson@wwl-tv.comJuan Kincaid - jkincaid@wwl-tv.com1024 North Rampart Street • New Orleans, LA 70116Office: 504-529-6290/6291 • Fax: 504-529-6472

RADIOKBZe-105.7 FMSeth Thomas - Sports Director - KBZE@petronet.netP.O. Box 1560 • Morgan City, LA 70381Office: 985-385-1391 • Fax: 985-385-6268

KNSU – 91.5 FMP.O. Box 2010 • Thibodaux, LA 70310Office: 985-448-4258 • Fax: 985-448-4258

KCIl-107.5 FMHilary DomangueP.O. Box 2068 • Houma, LA 70361Office: 985-851-1020 • Fax: 985-872-4403

KlRZ -100.3 FMKen Freidlander - klrz@mobiletel.com11603 Hwy. 308 • Larose, LA 70373Office: 985-798-7792 • Fax: 985-798-7793

WWl - 870 AM1450 Poydras, Suite 440 • New Orleans, LA 70112Office: 504-593-2137 • Fax: 504-593-1850

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ReSTAURANT & HOTel INFORMATIONAll Area Codes are (985)Thibodaux RestaurantsBubba’s II Po-Boys212EastBayouRoad ..........................449-0900Bubba’s II Seafood Restaurant764WestBayouRoad .........................446-5117The Ground Pat’i632N.CanalBlvd. .............................446-0466The Captain’s Table400EastFirst ......................................446-0561Chili’s620NorthCanalBoulevard ................447-8144Chinese Chef ’s II361NorthCanalBoulevard ................448-3580Flanagan’s Creative Food and Drinks1111AudubonDrive ..........................447-7771Fremin’s402WestThird ...................................449-0333La Casa Del SolPlazaDelRienziShoppingCenter .............446-2576Pepper’s Pizzeria600West3rd .......................................446-0006Politz’s Restaurant100St.Mary .......................................448-0944The Great Wall1200St.Mary ....................................446-0895Western Sizzlin411NorthCanalBoulevard ................447-1983West Main Pizza524 St. Mary .......................................449-0001

Houma RestaurantsOutback Steakhouse 1561MartinLutherKingBlvd. ..........580-1800Applebee’s1039WTunnelBlvd. ..........................851-7100Chili’s1539MartinLutherKingBlvd. ..........580-0810Copeland’s of New Orleans1534MartinLutherKingBlvd. ..........873-9600The Olive Garden1757MartinLutherKingBlvd. ..........872-6990Lone Star Steakhouse1639MartinLutherKingBlvd. ..........853-1581The Ground Pat’i101BayouGardensBlvd. ....................872-3781

Fast Food RestaurantsBurger King206EastFirstStreet ............................447-9773Church’s Fried Chicken518St.MaryStreet .............................446-7673Domino’s Pizza1606CanalBoulevard .........................448-1700Frostop on the Bayou406PleasureLane ...............................446-1528McDonald’s307NorthCanalBoulevard ................448-1727Pizza Hut523 St. Mary Street .............................447-1200Popeye’s Fried Chicken305NorthCanalBoulevard ................446-3051Rally’s 400NorthCanalBoulevard ................446-7373Subway Sandwiches1121AudubonDrive ..........................446-0100Taco Bell377NorthCanalBoulevard ................446-5791Wendy’s1135AudubonDrive ..........................449-4020

Thibodaux & Houma HotelsEcomony Inn – Houma222 S. Hollywood Rd. .........................851-6041Fairfield Inn - Houma1530MartinLutherKingBlvd. ..........580-1050Hampton Inn - Houma1728MartinLutherKingBlvd. ..........873-3140Holiday Inn Holidome - Houma210SouthHollywood .........................868-5851Ramada Inn - Thibodaux400EastFirstStreet ............................446-0561Howard Johnson - Thibodaux200NorthCanalBoulevard ................447-9071Plantation Inn – Houma1381TunnelBoulevard .......................868-0500Ramada Inn - Houma1400WestTunnelBoulevard ...............879-4871Red Carpet Inn – HoumaUSHighway90West ..........................876-4160

From New Orleans’ louis Armstrong International Airport1. Start:ExitingAirportontoU.S.Hwy.61.2. RightonU.S.61Northfor3.8miles.3. RightontoI-310South(viaMississippi

RiverBridge)for8.6miles.4. RightonU.S.Hwy.90West(viaHouma/

Raceland)for14miles.5. Highwaysplits-RightforkontoLa.Hwy.

182for3.8miles.6. RightonLa.Hwy.1Northfor13.6milesto

AcadiaDrive(onNichollscampus).7. LeftonAudubonfor7/10thsofamileto

GuidryStadium.

From lafayette, louisiana1. Start:IntersectionI-10andI-49inLafayette.2. DriveU.S.Hwy.167south2.5milesuntil

U.S.167mergeswithU.S.Hwy.90.3. ContinueonU.S.90East(U.S.167turns

southwest-FollowU.S.90East).4. DriveU.S.90EastthroughMorganCity.In

Morgan City, highway signs will indicate route to New Orleans. 5. ContinueonU.S.90EastuntiltheThi-

bodaux/Houmaexitandtakealefttowards ThibodauxontoHwy24.6. DriveonHwy.24(roadturnsintoHwy.20)

for8.7milesintocityofThibodauxand La.Hwy.1.7. RightonLa.1Southanddrive1mileto

AudubonDrive(cornerofNichollscampus).8. RightonAudubonfor7/10thsofamileto

GuidryStadium.

From Baton Rouge, louisiana1. Start:IntersectionI-10andI-110inBaton

Rouge.2. DriveI-10East4.2milesandtakeI-10East

(right)toNewOrleansatthesplitwithI-12.3. DriveI-10East22.6milestoExit182(Sun-

shineBridgeexit)andexitrightontoLa.Hwy.22.Drive.6mileandturnleftonLa.Hwy.70.

4. Drive9.4milescrossingSunshineBridge(50centtoll)toLa.Hwy.70splitandtakeleftforktofour-waystop.

5. Drive6.7milesandtosplitinLa.Hwy.70.GetinleftlaneandtakeleftontoSpur70for2.6milesuntilitdeadendsatLa.Hwy.1.

6. LeftonLa.Hwy.1Southfor22.0milestoAcadiaDrive(onNichollscampus).

7. RightonAudubonfor7/10thsofamiletoGuidryStadium.

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Founded in 1948 as Francis T. Nicholls Junior College, Nicholls State University brings together the diverse cultures and heri-tage found in South Central Louisiana.

In 1970, Nicholls State was designated a university by an act of the Louisiana Leg-islature. The university was established to meet the higher education needs of Louisi-anians and has evolved during the past five decades into a center for learning.

The quality of the university’s academic programs is assured through numerous national-accrediting organizations. Nicholls State University is accredited by the South-ern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Today, the campus occupies 210 acres of land formerly part of historic Acadia Plantation on the eastern limits of the city of Thibodaux. The campus, which fronts Bayou Lafourche, is about 50 miles southwest of New Orleans. Nicholls State University offers more than 85 two-year, four-year and graduate level programs through five aca-demic colleges - Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, the Chef John Folse Culinary Institute, Education and Life Sciences and Technology.

Nicholls State University was the first university in the state to offer seven-on, seven-off programs for those employed in the offshore oil industry.

Nicholls is also the first public university in the state of Louisiana to undertake a stra-tegic planning project. The project, which is funded entirely by private donations, will prepare Nicholls for the 21st century.

The University’s MissionNicholls State University is committed to

distinguishing itself as a quality institution of higher education dedicated to meeting the unique geographic and multi-cultural needs of the region and beyond. It prepares stu-dents to interpret and respond to changing regional, national and global society.

The location of Nicholls, in the center of the nation’s major wetlands and in an agri-cultural and industrial economy, influence on educational programs and necessitates that the University: • Ensure access to higher education for all

citizens in the region; • Expand knowledge and provide leader-

ship through teaching, research and ser-vice;

• Provide high quality academic programs in the disciplines that support the needs of the region;

• Enhance economic development and strengthen the social and cultural infra-structure of the region.

Other facts about Nicholls• The Chef John Folse Culinary Institute

offers both a Bachelor of Science Degree

and an Associate of Sci-ence Degree in Culinary Arts. The Institute was the first of its kind in the United States to offer a Bachelor of Science Degree in Culinary Arts. These degree programs provide an opportunity for students to develop in-depth knowledge of the culinary field of study that is strengthened and supported by a founda-tion of general learning.

• The Louisiana Center for Women and Government at Nicholls State Uni-versity was established in 1990 to encourage the future leadership of women by preparing them for public service through nonpartisan education, research and training programs. Other centers of excellence at Nicholls State University include the Center for the Study of Dyslexia, the Small Business Development Center and the Center for Traditional Louisiana Boatbuilding.

• The Ellender Memorial Library at Nich-olls State University houses more than 220,000 volumes, more than 3,000 jour-nal titles and catalogues about 255,000 federal and state documents. It provides study areas for 1,500 patrons.

• The Student Programming Association at Nicholls State University has played host to various entertainers including Travis Tritt, Third Eye Blind and Everclear. In addition to presenting performers each semester, the SPA sponsors Crawfish Day, an annual event that draws more than 2,500 students into John L. Guidry Sta-dium.

ThibodauxRetaining its Southern charm and Cajun

hospitality, Thibodaux has developed into a modern, progressive community where yes-terday welcomes tomorrow.

Founded in 1820 on Bayou Lafourche, Thibodaux is graced by moss-laden oaks, plantation homes and lush fields of sugar cane. The word “lafourche” means fork as the bayou originally forked off the Mississippi Riv-er some 30 miles upstream from Thibodaux.

The Lafourche Parish Courthouse in downtown Thibodaux, the Edward Douglas White Home and Laurel Valley Plantation are listed on the National Register of Histor-ic Places. Elkins Hall on the Nicholls State University campus was recently added to the Register. Renovated 19th century homes

front Canal Boulevard and New Orleans-style wrought iron traces downtown balco-nies.

The Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center located in Thibodaux is one of three Aca-dian Cultural Centers of the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve in Louisiana that features many colorful aspects of Cajun life.

Known as the “Gateway to Bayou Coun-try,” Thibodaux is minutes away from the best in outdoor recreation.

Francis Tillou Nicholls Francis Redding Tillou Nicholls was an

esteemed figure in the Confederate Army, a Donaldsonville native, and the namesake of Nicholls State University.

Nicholls was born in Donaldsonville on Aug. 30, 1834. He graduated from West Point in 1855 and practiced law for a while. While serving in the Civil War he rose to the rank of brigadier general. After losing his left arm and leg and living as a prisoner of war, he returned home. He practiced law in Napoleonville for a while and was then nominated for governor in 1876 by the Louisiana State Democratic Party. He was elected during Reconstruction.

Nicholls went on to serve a second term as governor, from 1888 to 1892 and greatly opposed the corrupt Louisiana Lottery.

Following his time spent in as governor, he was named chief justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court. Nicholls retired to his home in Thibodaux in 1911 and died in 1912. He is buried in the St. John’s Episcopal Church Cemetery in Thibodaux.

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ROB BeRNARDIAthletic Director

Rob Bernardi enters his seventh season as director of athletics at Nicholls, having already made a significant effect on the Colonels athletic programs. Since arriving in Thibodaux, he has given an active voice on a number of Southland Conference committees while also serving as a member of the NCAA Division I Academic/Eligibility and Compliance Cabinet. Whether it be improving revenue or increas-ing department morale, the Cali-fornia native’s energy has worn off on coaches, student-athletes and

members of the support staff. Usually the first person to work and the last to leave, he has been a constant and loyal supporter of Nicholls athletics since his arrival, and has instilled a sense of pride within student-athletes and the department. On a first-name basis with nearly every student-athlete, Bernardi is committed to maximizing the student-athlete experience through constant interaction with student-athletes and a commitment to the academic success of all Colonels student-athletes. Doing whatever he can to foster a family-style atmo-sphere throughout the department, he will look to continue leading the Colonels into the 21st century.

An administrator with 18 years of leadership experience, Bernardi returned to the campus environment after spending 10 years in vary-ing capacities at the New Orleans-based Sun Belt Conference. During the last five years of his stay, he was the league’s Associate Commis-sioner, coordinating and implementing all marketing and promotional efforts related to the conference. He also worked hand-in-hand with other conferences, covering such topics as development and corpo-rate relations. His responsibilities also included coordinating the Sun Belt’s voting position on all NCAA legislation. Bernardi’s most recent initiative was attracting the Manning Passing Academy to the Nicholls campus. The Manning Camp is owned and operated by former New Orleans Saints quarterback Archie Manning. The camp has brought a new dimension to summers in Thibodaux, bringing over 1,200 ath-letes from around the country to Nicholls. Thanks to Bernardi’s efforts, the camp has turned into a national media event and has brought

excitement and revenue to the local economy.

Prior to his promotion, Ber-nardi served as the Sun Belt’s Assistant Commissioner. During his seven years at the helm of the division, Bernardi initiated a conference-wide substance abuse education program and assisted member institutions in the NCAA Certification Process and Compli-ance Reviews. He also published a monthly compliance newsletter, which had a circulation of 500. Prior to the formation of the Sun Belt, Bernardi spent a year with the conference’s predecessor, the American South, attracting the first corporate partners to the fledgling league.

Prior to joining the conference office, Bernardi spent time as a graduate assistant football coach at both Arizona and Oregon State. At Oregon State, he earned a master’s degree in education. A native of Los Angeles, Bernardi received an undergraduate degree in Public Health from California State University-Northridge in 1983.

Married to the former Linda Gilly, Bernardi makes Thibodaux his home with Linda and daughters Nadine (21) and Jenna (10). His brother Gary is also involved in collegiate athletics, serving as an assistant football coach at UNLV.

Nicholls Athletics DirectorsMorris Osburn .......................................................1958-1960James Hall ..............................................................1960-1963Raymond E. Didier ................................................1963-1978Donald Landry ......................................................1978-1987Phil Greco ..............................................................1987-1993Mike Knight ...........................................................1993-1998Stan Williamson ....................................................1998-2000Rob Bernardi ......................................................2000-present

STePHeN T. HUlBeRTPresident

Dr. Stephen T. Hulbert, who assumed the Presidency of Nicholls State University on July 1, 2003, is entering his forth year as the president of Nicholls State University. Dr. Hulbert came to Louisiana from Montana where he had served as the Chancellor of The University of Montana – Western from 1999 to June 2003. Before assuming the Western chancellorship, Dr. Hulbert served as the Commissioner of Higher Education for the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations as well as the Chief Executive Officer of the Rhode Island Board of Governors for Higher Education.

President Hulbert has 29 years of senior administrative experience in higher education in Pennsylva-nia, Colorado, Rhode Island, Montana and Louisiana. He has served on several athletic governing boards including the Council of Presidents of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the Council of Presidents of the Frontier Athletic Conference. In the latter instance he was the Council Chair from 2000 through 2003.

Dr. Hulbert is married to Rebecca Kay Hulbert and they are the parents of one son, Scott Wesley, an attorney in Phoenix, Arizona.

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A native of Montegut, LeBouef is married to the former Amanda Lirette of Dulac. They are the parents of a daughter, Rebecca and a son, Reginald, as well as three grandsons, Matthew, Steven and David Landry.

KeN BeRTHelOTAssociate Athletics Director for External Affairs

Ken Berthelot begins his second year as associate athletics director for external affairs. In that role, Berthelot will oversee the Colo-nel Club, the fund-raising arm of the athletics department and Colonel broadcast proper-ties, where he will serve as the play-by-play announcer for Nicholls football games.

Berthelot brings an impressive background to Nicholls. He served as the voice of the Tulane Green Wave from 1986 to 2001. In

addition to his background in college athletics and sports broadcast-ing, Berthelot has been the Director of Training for Dale Carnegie Training in New Orleans where he has worked as a trainer, con-sultant, and motivational speaker with numerous corporate entities throughout Louisiana and Mississippi. He also worked as the sports anchor for WVUE-TV in New Orleans from 1978 to 1985 before joining the Tulane staff where he was an assistant athletics director for broadcast properties and special assignments, including working with the alumni and booster clubs in the Louisiana and Mississippi areas. After graduating from Louisiana Tech University in 1970, Berthelot began his broadcasting career in Thibodaux at KTIB-AM-FM radio.

In addition to doing the football radio broadcasts, Berthelot will serve as Executive Director of the Colonel Club, working with Colo-nel Club president Sonny Jackson in fundraising and development.

Berthelot was named the regional All-American Football Founda-tion’s 2001 Lindsey Nelson Outstanding Sportscaster and the Louisi-ana Sportswriters’ and Sportscasters’ Association “Best Play-by-Play Broadcaster” in Louisiana in 1994, ‘95 and ‘96.

JeFF SMITHAssistant Athletics Director/Head Athletic Trainer

Jeff Smith begins his fourth season as assis-tant athletic director and fifth season as the Colonels head athletic trainer.

A native of Mexico, Mo., Smith comes to Nicholls after serving one-year as an Assistant Trainer with the Barcelona Dragons of the National Football League in Europe.

Prior to joining the Dragons, Smith spent the 2002 NFL season with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Before heading to the NFL, Smith was a graduate assistant at Loui-siana State University. While at LSU, he worked with the football and track and field squads. Smith was part of three track and field national championships and a Sugar Bowl and SEC football champi-onship. In addition, he was selected as the medical coordinator for the 2002 NCAA Track and Field Championship meet hosted by LSU.

While attending Northwest Missouri State University as an undergraduate, Smith worked with two Division II NCAA champi-onship football teams in addition to the basketball, track and field, volleyball and tennis teams. During the 1998-99 seasons, Smith served as an intern with the Chiefs through their training camp.

lOUISe “DO” BONINAssociate Athletics Director/Senior Woman Administrator

Louise “Do” Bonin begins her 12th year as the Senior Woman Administrator at Nicholls State.

In her normal role, Bonin oversees the day-to-day operation of the Lady Colonel athletic pro-gram.

Bonin, the former head women’s basketball coach, came to Nicholls after a year as an assis-tant coach at Fordham University in The Bronx, New York, where she was a part of the Rams’ first appearance in the NCAA Division I Champion-

ship. Fordham posted a 21-9 record and captured the Patriot League’s regular season and post-season tournament championships.

At Nicholls State, Bonin inherited a program that has had one win-ning season. During her 10-year span on the bench, the Lady Colonels continued to improve and became a competitive club in the Southland Conference. During the 1998-1999 campaign, Bonin’s squad captured the program’s most wins since the 1990-91 campaign and reached the South-land Conference Tournament for the first time in the school’s history.

The New Iberia native began her coaching career at Dodson High School where six of her seven teams advanced to the Class C state playoffs. She was an assistant coach for three seasons at Pineville High School, and from 1987 to 1992, was the physical education depart-ment head and basketball coach at Leesville High School. Four of her five teams at Leesville advanced to the state playoffs.

Bonin earned her bachelor’s degree from Northwestern State in 1977 and earned a master’s degree in secondary administration and supervision from the school in 1983.

eASTON leBOUeFAssociate Athletics Director/Budgetary Control

Easton LeBouef is the senior member of the Nicholls State athletic department administra-tive staff as he is in his 21st year of service.

LeBouef has served the last 16 years as an associate athletic director with the Colonels. He is responsible for budgetary control of the athletic department. Four years ago, he also took on additional duties as interim athletic director for six months after the resignation of Mike Knight as director of the department.

During his tenure as AD, LeBouef was a driving force in Nicholls involvement in the Tad Gormley Gridiron Classic. Nicholls became the first Louisiana university to play a game outdoors in the city of New Orleans since the construction of the Louisiana Superdome in 1975 when the Colonels played host to Mississippi Valley State in Tad Gormley Stadium in City Park on Sept. 12, 1998. On Sept. 18, 1999, the Colonels returned to City Park to face Western Illinois for its second trip to New Orleans in as many years.

A 1973 graduate of Nicholls State, LeBouef originally came to Nicholls in 1986 as the executive director of the Colonels Brigade, the athletic department’s official fund raising organization that is now called the Colonel Club. After a year in that capacity, LeBouef took over the position of athletic business manager.

He is a past president of the Louisiana Athletic Business Manag-ers Association.

Prior to joining the Nicholls staff, LeBouef was band director at Thibodaux’s E.D. White High School for 15 years.

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BOBBy GAlINSKyDirector of Compliance

Bobby Galinsky begins his third season as Director of Compliance and his seventh season overall at Nicholls. Prior to being appointed as the Compliance Coordinator, Galinsky served as the Sports Information Director and the foot-ball contact for three seasons. During his ten-ure as the Sports Information Director, Galinsky primarily handled football, men’s basketball, baseball and men and women’s golf and assist-ed with a variety of tasks as well, including

updating Nicholls’ athletics website, managing the Football Press Box on game days and serving as the “Voice of the Colonels” for numerous away baseball games.

Prior to coming to Nicholls, Galinsky served as the Sports Infor-mation Director at Mississippi University for Women in Columbus, Miss., from April of 1999 to August of 2001. During his two years as SID at the Columbus, Miss. school, he served as the primary con-tact for volleyball, women’s basketball and softball while serving as Media Coordinator for the Gulf South’s men’s and women’s tennis championships in 2000. Galinsky began his journalism career as a sports reporter for the Commercial Dispatch (Columbus, Miss.), where served as a beat writer for the University of Alabama’s foot-ball and men’s basketball programs. Bringing a keen eye for detail, Galinsky comes to Thibodaux with three College Sports Information Director’s of America (CoSIDA) awards, earning Best Media Guide Cover honors for his 2000 volleyball media guide and his 2001 softball media guide while picking up Best Layout and Design acco-lades for his 2001 softball media guide.

Galinsky resides in Houma with his wife of nine years Jaime and his seven-year old daughter Allison and three-year old son, Robert Ellis. In his spare time, Galinsky enjoys playing golf and spending time with his family.

DR. GleNN ANTIZZOFaculty Representative

Dr. Glenn J. Antizzo is an Associate Profes-sor of Government. His areas of specialization include International Relations, United States foreign policy, and the political and operational aspects the use of military force.

Dr. Antizzo is originally from Port Jeffer-son, New York. In 1985, he graduated with a bachelors degree in Government from Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y. He continued his education at the University of Georgia, where

he received his M.A. in Political Science in 1990. Dr. Antizzo com-pleted his education at Louisiana State University, where he earned his Ph.D. in Political Science in 1995.

Dr. Antizzo has been working at Nicholls State University since 1996. During this period he has taught classes in International Rela-tions and Comparative Politics. He is the author of two books and his research earned him an award from the Louisiana Political Sci-ence Association in 2000.

Dr. Antizzo is very active in campus affair, especially athletics. He has served as a three-term Vice President of the Colonel Club and is currently a member of its executive board. He is also a mem-ber of the University Athletic Council. In 1998, Dr. Antizzo worked on Nicholls' NCAA Division I Recertification Report and in 2003 co-authored the NCAA Recertification Midterm Report. In 2002, Dr. Antizzo was named the university's Institutional Representative to the NCAA and the Southland Conference.

Smith received his bachelor’s degree in Physical and Health Education from NWMSU in 2000. Prior to receiving a master’s in Kinesiology from LSU in 2002, Smith obtained credentials as a nationally certified athletic trainer.

The 30-year old is single and resides in Thibodaux.

eRICA CAllAISAssistant Athletic Director for Academic Services

In February 2007, Erica Callais joined Colo-nel Sport as the Director of Athletic Academic Ser-vices. She monitors the progress of student-athletes to ensure that they strive to their full academic and athletic potential. Callais is responsible for oversee-ing and coordinating the academic advising and registrations process for all student-athletes.

Callais graduated from Nicholls in December 2003 with a bachelor’s degree in mass communi-

cation with a concentration in broadcast journalism. While in college, she was awarded the Bob Blazer Scholarship for Outstanding Ethics and Excellence in the Field of Communications.

Callais joined the Nicholls State University, Office of Admissions in January 2004. In addition to serving as a high school recruiter, she orga-nized Multicultural Day, which is held each spring to award academic scholarships to deserving minority students.

She was also in charge of the dual enrollment program, which allows high school students to earn college credit, and parent orientation.

When she’s not checking-up of student-athletes, Callais spends time with her family, especially her five-year-old son, Ethan. Callais is cur-rently working on her master’s degree in administration and supervision of higher education.

BRANDON RIZZUTODirector of Media Relations

Brandon Rizzuto enters his second year as Director of Media Relations for Athletics at Nich-olls State University.

Rizzuto will be responsible for managing daily media activities and over seeing game day opera-tions for several Colonel sports such as football, men’s basketball, softball, and tennis. Rizzuto comes to Nicholls after producing the “Original Prep Football Report” and “Three Tailgaters Show” with Archie Manning, Ed Daniels, and Ken Trahan

on 990 AM WGSO. A native of Metairie, La., Rizzuto is a graduate of the University of

New Orleans with a degree in Mass Communications. Rizzuto, who did volunteer work for the sports information department at UNO, did play-by-play for the Privateers on occasion during his four years there work-ing towards his degree. Rizzuto also served as a feature reporter for Cox Sports Television in conjunction with the “Monte Towe Television Show.”

In the fall of 2005 when Hurricane Katrina struct Southeastern Loui-siana, Rizzuto was forced to attend the University of North Alabama for the semester and is forever grateful for all of the great people of Florence, Alabama and Loretto, Tennessee who opened up the doors to thier hous-es and thier hearts in his time of need. He will always remember how the Park’s and Cox’s of Loretto, Tenn. took him into thier homes, how Wood-mont Church paid for his semester at UNA, and how well the faculty and students treated him at UNA.

The 22-year old is single and currently resides in Metairie, La.

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Dr. Antizzo is a three-time winner of the Division of Student Affairs “Apple Award” (1998, 1999, 2000). In recognition of his contributions to the university, in 2003, Dr. Antizzo was honored by being named an “Honorary Alumnus of Nicholls State University.”

KeRRy CONNeREquipment Manager

Kerry Conner enters his second season at the helm of the Colonels’ equipment operation. The man responsible for the upkeep of equipment for all 15 of Nicholls varsity sports, Conner is also in charge of all uniform purchases and ordering.

Conner came to Nicholls after working as the head equipment manager at Northwestern State for two years and being involved with the staff for five seasons. A fixture within the North-

western State athletics program since 1998, Conner received his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration in 2003. The 26-year old is single and resides in Thibodaux.

CRAIG CHeeKHead Strength & Conditioning Coach

Craig Cheek begins his third season as the head strength and conditioning coach at Nich-olls.

A native of Clyde, Ohio, Cheek comes to South Louisiana after serving as the assistant strength and conditioning coach at the Uni-versity of Minnesota-Duluth for one season. During his one-year stint, Cheek supervised the strength and conditioning programs for baseball

and women’s track and served as the head strength and condition-ing coach for football and women’s basketball.

Prior to his employment at Minnesota-Duluth, Cheek spent two sea-sons at Bluffton University as the assistant strength coach. Before head-ing to Bluffton, Cheek worked at the Athletic Edge Performance Center in Scotch Plains, N.J., as a strength and conditioning specialist.

Cheek began his career as a strength and conditioning coordina-tor at Lima Central Catholic High School in Lima, Ohio in 2000. Cheek also worked with the Detroit Tigers for four months by super-vising in-season strength and conditioning programs for two minor league affiliates.

Cheek received his bachelor’s degree in Physical Education from Bluffton University in 1997 and went on to receive his master’s degree in education with an emphasis in Development Kinesiology from Bowling Green University in 2004.

Cheek his married to the former Sheri Knife and they have two children, daughter Kennedy (2) and son Carson (4-months).

BARBARA NAqUINAssistant Athletic Trainer

Barbara Naquin enters her 22nd year as assistant trainer in charge of women’s athletics.

The South Terrebonne native joined the ath-letic department staff as a student manager/stu-dent trainer for women’s athletics in 1975. She remained on staff and served as a student trainer until earning her bachelor’s degree in physical education in 1976. She remained on the staff as a graduate assistant trainer until 1981 when she earned a Master of Education degree.

Naquin was named the athletic equipment manager for women’s athletics in 1981. In 1986, she became a nationally-certified trainer.

In the summer of 2007, Naquin was inducted to the Louisiana Athletic Trainers Hall of Fame, and is the only woman to ever achieve the honor. She was also the recipent of the 2006 Backbone Award given to an assistant athletic trainer each year by the South-eastern Athletic Trainers Association who is the consummate profes-sional that goes above and beyond the call of duty.

Naquin travels extensively with Nicholls’ volleyball and softball teams. She also assists with football.

MICHelle KeIFeAthletics Director Secretary/Events Coordinator

Michelle Keife enters her first year as the Athletics Director Secretary/Events Coordina-tor and her third season overall in Athletics. Keife previously work in the Sports Information Office at Nicholls before taking over the duties of Susan Boudreaux, who served the university for 20 years.

Keife and her husband Jonathan, who were married in July of 2006, reside in Thibodaux.

CONNIe ROMeBusiness Office Secretary

Connie Rome enters her fourth year at Nich-olls as the administrative assistant in the Athlet-ic Business Office. Prior to working at Nicholls, Rome worked in the accounting department for Oceaneering International for six years.

Rome and her husband Eddie have two sons, Nicholas (20), Christopher (12) and one daughter, Charlotte (8).

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Nicholls Athletic Training

The Nicholls State University’s Athletic Training Department provides comprehen-sive, state-of-the-art health care and wellness services as it pertains to the well-being of the student-athlete. The Staff is composed of five full-time and three graduate assis-tant athletic trainers who are nationally certified athletic trainers through the Board of Certification of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association. Each member of the NSU Athletic Training Department will do his or her part to provide professional, first-class leadership and counseling necessary to prevent, manage, and rehabilitate the student-athlete. NSU Athletic Training serves as a major intellectual and creative resource for NSU Athletics, develops interactive partnerships with allied health professionals, and participates in the exploration and development of the student-athlete’s health and well-being.

Nicholls State University’s Athletic Training Department also serves as a dynamic clinical learning experience for the institution’s accredited Athletic Training curriculum. Currently there are approximately 25 athletic training students within the program. The NSU Athletic Training Department strives to provide leadership and education for ath-letic training students through quality educational and clinical experiences.

The Vision of the Nicholls State University’s Athletic Training Department is to become a nationally recognized athletic training program focusing on first-class, state-of-the-art health care services to the NSU Athletic Department, and a respected and prominent leader with the reputation of providing quality educational experiences to athletic training students.

Jeff Smith, MS, ATC, lATHead Athletic Trainer

Barbara Naquin, MS, ATC, lAT

Associate Athletic Trainer

Gerard White, M.ed., ATC, lAT

Program Director, Athletic Training Science

Celest Weuve, MS, ATC, lAT, CSCS

Clinical Coordinator

Jon Hay, M.ed., ATC, lAT

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John l. Guidry StadiumJohn L. Guidry Stadium has served as Nicholls foot-

ball’s only home since the school began playing the sport on the intercollegiate level in 1972. The facility is named in honor of former Galliano state representative John L. Guidry who was instrumental in the establishment of Fran-cis T. Nicholls Junior College.

The stadium features a three-level press box on the west side. The second level houses an area for game man-agement staff, radio and coaches’ booths and a working press area that was established following a renovation project that was completed prior to the 1999 season. The president’s suite and a new 30-seat club level, which was also part of the 1999 press box renovation, is located on the third level. A photo deck is located on the roof. Just prior to the start of the 2001 season, a new scoreboard, complete with graph-ic animation features as well as a new sound system was installed.

Adjacent to the elevator landing at ground level is the Colonels’ Club Room. Colonels’ Club members use the building as a hospi-tality area before home games as well as for various university functions throughout the year.

Guidry Stadium is located adjacent to the Frank Barker Athletic Building, which houses the Nicholls football coaches’ offices, locker rooms, the sports medicine department and the Office of Media Relations for Athletics. The Nicholls Strength & Conditioning facility and a 50-yard artificial turf field are located directly behind Barker Hall.

The stadium was officially dedicated on September 16, 1972 as Nicholls defeated Ouachita Baptist 12-7.Hermon Grissom drilled a 37-yard field goal in the opening period for the first score in the stadium. Chris “Gator” Gardner caught

a 27-yard pass from Lonnie Rogers for the first Colonel touchdown in the stadium as Nicholls came from behind to win.The facility was originally referred to as Colonel Stadium but was renamed in Guidry’s honor Sept. 15, 1973.In 33 seasons, the Colonels have posted a 90-78-3 record in Guidry Stadium.In 1975, Nicholls captured the Gulf South Conference championship with an 8-2

record, including a 6-0 mark at home. The 1996 Colonels capped the program’s 25th anniversary season by going 5-1 in Guidry Stadium.

The five largest crowds to see Nicholls play in the stadium have come against intra-state rival Southern University, including a record 14,125 in the first Jaguar-Colonel game played in the stadium in 1981.

The stadium underwent an unexpected facelift during the 1992 season after suffering $150,000 worth of damage during Hurricane Andrew.

The concrete facade between the third-floor glass and the roof was ripped away by strong winds during the storm and falling debris destroyed 52 chair back seats. Glass on the south side of the press box on both the second and third levels was also blown out.

Members of the media had a rare opportunity to enjoy the first three home games in an open-air press box while the stadium was in repair.

Guidry Stadium was originally constructed at a cost of nearly $2 million.In the summer of 2007, Guidry stadium received a brand new playing surface from

AstroTurf as part of a donation through Archie Manning, spokesperson for AstroTurf, and the Manning Passing Academy. On July 13, 2007, the field was officially named Manning Field built by AstroTurf at Guidry Stadium to recognize the Manning’s and AstroTurf’s generous donation to the university.

largest John l. Guidry Stadium CrowdsOct. 10, 1981Nicholls State 56, Southern 14 ............... 14,125Oct. 8, 1983Southern 21, Nicholls State 20 ............... 13,981Oct. 8, 1988Nicholls State 24, Southern 0 ................. 13,370Oct. 11, 1986Nicholls State 17, Southern 10 ............... 13,300Oct. 6, 1984Nicholls State 43, Southern 26 ............... 13,280Sept. 11, 1976Nicholls State 17, Mississippi College 7 .. 12,500Nov. 13, 1982Grambling 33, Nicholls State 15 ............. 12,200

Nov. 17, 1990Nicholls State 23, Southern 19 ............... 12,132Nov. 2, 1996Nicholls State 14, Southern 0 ................. 11,714Oct. 20, 1979Mississippi College 28, Nicholls St. 14 ... 11,550Sept. 25, 1976Troy State 14, Nicholls State 9 ................ 11,500Oct. 11, 1975Nicholls State 23, Northwestern State ..... 11,000Oct. 29, 1994Nicholls State 20, Southern 14 ............... 10,617Oct. 23, 1976Nicholls State 7, Austin Peay 0 ............... 10,500Oct. 31, 1992Nicholls State 27, Southern 24 ............... 10,322

year-by-year in Guidry Stadium1972............................................................. 2-41973............................................................. 2-31974............................................................. 2-31975............................................................. 6-01976............................................................. 4-11977............................................................. 1-41978............................................................. 2-31979............................................................. 5-11980............................................................. 2-41981.......................................................... 4-2-11982............................................................. 3-21983............................................................. 1-41984............................................................. 4-21985............................................................. 4-21986............................................................. 4-11987.......................................................... 2-3-11988............................................................. 4-11989............................................................. 4-21990............................................................. 4-21991............................................................. 1-41992.......................................................... 1-3-11993............................................................. 2-31994............................................................. 2-31995............................................................. 0-51996............................................................. 5-11997............................................................. 4-11998............................................................. 2-21999............................................................. 0-42000............................................................. 1-42001............................................................. 2-32002............................................................. 3-22003............................................................. 4-12004............................................................. 3-12005............................................................. 4-02006............................................................. 3-3Totals ..................................................... 97-81-3

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After two seasons removed from acheiv-ing the conference’s highest honor, the 2005 Southland Conference Championship, the Colonels will look to build on their 2006 campaign as they head into their 2007 season. The taste still salivates in the coaching staffs’ mouths from 2005, and even though Nicholls finished 2006 tied for fourth, the season of 2007 looks to be a special one.

Many experienced returning players with the coachable talent now on-campus, to go along with some key transfers, is enough to make 2007 a season to look forward to. A veteran led squad will take to the field this season that features 19 seniors, 23 juniors and 26 sophomores. With the help of the upper-classmen, the Colonels should be able to find themselves in the thick of things at the end of the season and be competing for the 2007 con-ference title.

“Every year’s goal is to end the season as SLC champions and we didn’t get there last season like we did in 2005,” said head coach Jay Thomas. “We contended, but we didn’t capture the crown. With that said, I know that a lot of positives came from last season. Our defense was a force to be reckoned with all year, and when the offense was firing on all cylinders, it caused a lot of problems for our opponents.”

OffenseNicholls’ smash mouth style of the triple-

option attack is back once again, and with three signal callers now having experience being under center, the Colonels have the abil-ity to run their style of play like a fine tuned machine. Despite hitting some potholes and having the growing pains carry on further down the road then expected in 2006, the Colonels still finished atop the Southland in rushing as they were the only school in the conference to average over 200 yards a game.

Now with junior Vincent Montgomery, senior Chris Bunch, and sophomore Zack Chauvin having some experience they can carry with them into 2007, the Colonels should get that spark it needs from a signal caller under center. During the 2006 campaign, the Colonels showed why they are so feared as an offense, and even though the Colonels lost to Nebraska, Nicholls rushed for the 187 yards against them, which was the second most yards that the Cornhuskers gave up in 2006.

It also has not gone unnoticed that the Colonels have a plethora of backs to use in their attack this season, which includes senior fullbacks’ Broderick Cole and Joe Tobias. The duo was a major part of the Colonels success in 2005. The big shoes that the Colonels have to fill on offense this season is on the offensive

line. Seniors Jacob Bender and Jake Housson left vacancies in the offensive trenches to be filled by players like junior Jonathon De Avila and senior Ben Gombossy. However with the leadership of senior Jesse Frazier, junior Nigel Cormier, and Davonn Dutton, the Colonels should be able to carry over the success they had last year in the 2007 season.

“It is great to have an experienced backfield to play with this season, and to have a lot of that experience in our skill positions,” said Thomas. “It is easy to be confident with our rushing attack with players like Broderick Cole, Joe Tobias, and Zach Morgan in the backfield. Our offensive line and receiving core will also play a major role in how we run our offense and the success of it.”

DefenseThe Colonels reeked havoc on the field

for opposing offenses all season in 2006 as Nicholls finished last year’s campaign ranked among the best in the Southland. Nicholls fin-ished ranked number one in scoring defense and pass defense by limiting their opponents to only 20.7 points a game and clogged the air ways so much so that their adversaries only managed 148.9 passing yards a contest against them.

The 2006 squad also finished as the second best overall defense in the Southland statisti-cally by allowing 301.1 yards a game. Defen-sive coordinator Steve Ellis picked up where Charles Kelly had left off and made sure the Colonels stayed atop the conference with its hard hitting style of defense.

“The defense held us together last season, and with some key additions and experienced players returning, we should find ourselves as one of the better defenses in the Southland again,” said Thomas. “I can not give enough credit to Steve and the defense for all the hard work and game prep that they go through every week to put our players in the right place to make the plays.”

Nicholls graduated a very senior laden core of linebackers with all three starters: Levon Bailey, Dustin Gisclair, and Cory Vavala, and backup Robby Ellis getting there undergradu-ate degrees. Other seniors from a year ago include defensive tackle Greg Casnave and safety Toney Edison, making the total number of starters from a year ago lost to five. With them gone, a pair of high school teammates at John Curtis Christian High School in senior Mike Heyl and junior Cody Dimak will take to the field along with sophomore Garrick Spain and Yashua Willis this year at linebacker, while Solomon Ona, a transfer from Mississippi State and originally from Baker, La., will step in Cas-nave’s spot. Edison’s spot is still being battled

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for, but with the 2006 Southland Conference Newcomer of the Year in Kareem Moore at free safety, whoever takes over at strong safety should benefit from Moore’s experience.

Special TeamsAlways a bright spot for the Colonels, the

2007 fleet is no different with returning players senior Alex Romero, sophomore Ross Schex-nayder, and senior Sean Comeaux. Newcomer redshirt freshman Patrick Dolan will push for playing time in games, but the Colonels’ 2007 punter heading into the season is Comeaux.

Romero connected on seven of his 10 field goal tries in 2006, and the Hahnville, La. native’s longest was 45 yards. Romero heads into this season as the starter, while redshirt sophomore Schexnayder should get some opportunity to boot some through the uprights. Comeaux enters this year as the starter, as he has been for the past two seasons. The New Iberia, La. native averaged 37.4 yards a punt in 2006, which was the best average that he has had in his career for a single season. Comeaux also recorded a new career long with a 54-yard boot.

The kick return specialist heading into 2007 are seniors Grant Thorne and Kareem Moore, who both got reps in at returning kicks and punts in 2006. Thorne, who will get a lot more carries at running back this season, split time returning punts with Moore in 2006 and both, along with some others, are slated to do the honors again this season. Moore will see more kickoffs this season then he did a year ago as he is penciled in as the kick return specialist, but sophomore Dominique Daniels and senior Lester Brooks will get the opportunity to haul in some kicks as well.

“Our special teams always helps us with winning the field position battle with the opposing team, and this years solid group of returnees and newcomers will do the job to the best of their ability,” said Thomas. “Romero and Comeaux have proven themselves over the course of three years here, and Schexnayder and Dolan are the future. Kareem Moore, Dominique Daniels, Lester Brooks and Grant Thorne all are going to get to return kicks and punts for us and all of them have the ability to break one, which is a big reason why we are giving them the opportunity.”

ScheduleNicholls kicks off the 2007 campaign in

Houston, Texas against Rice at 7 p.m. on Sep-tember 1. The Owls played in the New Orleans bowl last season and lost 41-17 to Troy. Rice’s new head coach is David Bailiff formerly of Texas State. Two of the five home contests are

against non-conference opponents with the first game against Southern Arkansas on Sep-tember 8. The Colonels beat Southern Arkansas 35-0 last season in Nicholls’ season opener. After their duel with the Muleriders, the Colo-nels will head west to play the University of Nevada-Reno on September 15. Nevada-Reno lost to the University of Miami in the MPC Bowl.

Nicholls will return home after playing Nevada-Reno to host Azusa Pacific in John L. Guidry Stadium on September 22 followed by an open date on September 29. After the off week, the Colonels will begin Southland Conference play against Northwestern State at home on October 6 before traveling to Nacog-doches, Texas to play Stephen F. Austin on October 13. The Colonels return to Thibodaux for homecoming against McNeese State on October 20. It is the first time in 13 years that the Colonels and Cowboys will not close out the season against one another.

The Colonels will be on the road for the fol-lowing two weeks with the first contest coming against the Bears of Central Arkansas on Octo-ber 27. Central Arkansas will be participating as a full-fledged member in the conference this season in all sports. After the bout with the Bears, the Colonels will face the Bearkats of Sam Houston State on November 3.

Nicholls will play their final home contest of the season against Texas State on November 10, which will be Family Day and Senior Day. The Colonels close out the regular season at Southeastern La. on November 17. It is the first time since 1985 that the Colonels have closed out the season against their arch rival.

quarterbacks

The growing pains hit Colonel signal callers hard last season, but with a season of action under the belts of junior Vincent Montgom-ery, senior Chris Bunch, and sophomore Zack Chauvin, things should run a lot smoother. Montgomery saw the most action as he started eight of the nine games that he played in, and even though he led the Colonels to victory in a tight 14-10 win over Southeastern La., his best performance of the season came against Texas State when he led the Colonels to a 21-19 off the bench comeback victory. Nicholls went into the locker room at halftime looking up to a 13-0 deficit, and responded with 21 point third quarter under the guidance of Montgom-ery as the Colonels held on to win 21-19 after a last second scare.

Bunch had his moments last season as well, especially when he came in against Louisiana Tech and tallied 22 yards on just four carries. After a season of learning and becoming famil-iar with the triple-option system, Bunch is set

to really push to get onto the field and get some playing time. The third quarterback pushing to see action under center in 2007 is Thibodaux High standout Zach Chauvin, who burned his redshirt and played in four games for the Colo-nels while starting two of them in 2006. In his best game against Assumption College, Chauvin completed four of his seven passes for 116 yards and two touchdowns while carrying the ball nine times for 90 yards rushing.

Nolan Dumas, the redshirt freshman who sat out last season, will compete for some play-ing time as well.

“All three of the quarterbacks that got into the game last year really made a case for them-selves to be a starter, which is going to make the decision for H.T. Kinney and I a tough one going into 2007. To top it all off, all of our quarterbacks had good springs,” said Thomas. “I think that one of them will emerge as the starter before we play our first game, and it is good that they are all pushing each other to get better.”

Offensive BackfieldThe offensive backfield in 2007 will be

led by the senior tandem of Broderick Cole and Joseph Tobias, who as a duo in 2005 led the Colonels to its first Southland Conference Championship in school history. Cole was hampered by a turftoe injury last season that only permitted him to participate in seven games for the Colonels, but he did record 58 carries for 241 yards and a team leading five touchdowns in 2006 before he was sidelined for the season. Tobias, who was the 2005 Southland Newcomer of the Year after rushing for an average of 71.8 yards a game, received a redshirt for the 2006 season.

With Cole and Tobias back in uniform and ready to play their senior season, so is junior running back Zack Morgan who rushed for 397 yards last season with the absence of Cole and Tobias. Morgan, who racked up 435 yards on the ground in 2005, managed to score four touchdowns. The three headed monster of Cole, Tobias and Morgan finished 2005 with 1,870 yards combined, 24 touchdowns, and accounted for 51.3 percent of the rushing offense.

Another running back that is set to get a lot of carries in 2007 is senior Grant Thorne, who was given the rock 35 times last season for 239 yards for a 6.8 yards per carry, which is the best average of those returning to the fold. Other running backs that will get some reps this season are senior Cal Jones, who is set to get action at both fullback and running back, sophomore Kenny Owens, redshirt freshman Avery Campbell, and junior Rance Lassegine, who is making the switch from defensive back.

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“We have a lot of great players at our dis-posal this season in backfield to give our oppo-nents some headaches in preparing to play us and trying to tackle some of our pounding run-ning backs,” said Thomas. “Coach Kent Keith does an excellent job with his players every season, and this years group is no different.”

Wide Receivers and Tight endsAlthough the Colonels receiving core did

not get a lot of balls thrown their way in 2006, they played an integral part in the triple-option attack with their blocking and proved that if a pass is launched their way that they have reli-able hands. That reliability starts with senior Michael Okoronkwo who hauled in a team best 15 passes for 278 yards and two scores. Okoronkwo has led the Colonels in receiving for the last two seasons heading into 2007, and has 6-foot-6 junior Patrick Gordon lining up across from him. The Colonels could have the ability to pass more if they felt the need too. Gordon also made strides in 2006 by raking in eight passes for 100 yards and two scores.

The Colonels tightend position is primarily used to block in the triple-option attack, but can be the used for the occasional surprise downfield for a pass. Senior Jared Landrum is no stranger to that as he was on the receiving end of 54-yard bomb for a touchdown in 2004, and if the situation presents itself this season, Landrum should be able to surprise the opposi-tion down field. The 6-foot-2 product has been a blocking specialist the last two seasons and has not seen many passes go his way, but 2007 could hold something special for Landrum. Sophomore Adam Brister will also get some playing time this season.

“Our receivers have been the definition of team players for us, and have really helped us execute our triple-option offense the way that it is supposed to be,” said Thomas. “I have all the confidence in them that if the opportunity pres-ents itself for us to throw, I know that they will come down with the ball if it is catchable.”

Offensive lineIt is no secret that the Colonels have some

big shoes to fill on the offensive line with the departure of Jacob Bender to New York Jets in NFL Draft and Jake Housson who exhausted his eligibility, but the talented core left should be able to fill in just fine. Heading into the sea-son starting at left tackle is junior Jonathon De Avila, and filling Housson’s spot will be senior Ben Gombossy, who was scheduled to start at left guard heading into 2006 but suffered a season ending injury.

New offensive line coach Joshua Eargle looks to pick up where Chad Callais left off,

and with the likes of returning starters junior center Nigel Cormier, junior right tackle Davonn Dutton, and senior right guard Jesse Frazier helps make Eargle’s inaugural season less stressful. Eargle, a three-year letterwin-ner at the University of Memphis, played both guard positions in college and will be able to relate to the players as a former college athlete himself.

Other offensive lineman that are set to get a lot of playing time this season are sophomores Baylor Ordoyne and Britton Comeaux, senior Matt Blanchard, junior Blaine Burns, and red-shirt freshman Ren Cheramie. Ordoyne moved over from the defensive line to back up De Avi-la, while Comeaux will be able to spell Fraizer when need be. Blanchard got a lot of reps in the spring at center and will be a solid compli-ment to Cormier as Cheramie and Burns will back up the right side of the line. Sophomore Aric Flowers will get action in at right tackle depending on the status of his recovery from an injury that sidelined him in 2006.

“I have all the faith in this core of play-ers and Josh (Eargle) to put our offense in a position to score no matter where we are at on the field,” said Thomas. “Eargle brings a nice resume to our staff and our players really responded to him in the spring. With three starters returning, we should be able to build on the success that we had last year.”

Defensive lineUnder the direction of former Colonel

standout Burnell Taylor for the third straight season, the defensive line returns a group of solid players that have put together a great spring and are ready to compete in 2007. The defensive line will benefit with the likes of sophomores Matt Fairchild and Jairus Jarvis along with juniors Solomon Ona and Chris Noble.

Fairchild benefited from starting every game as a redshirt freshman in 2006 as the Gonza-les, La. native racked up 20 tackles playing at defensive tackle. Jarvis played in ten games for the Colonels as a redshirt freshman and record-ed 22 total tackles with two going for sacks. The 6-foot-5 215 pound defensive end is pen-ciled in to start at left defensive end in 2007. With Greg Casnave exhausting his eligibility in 2006, the Colonels welcomed Mississippi State transfer Ona. Ona, the Baker, La. native, will get the stating nod heading into the season, while Noble will anchor down the right end of the defensive line. Noble started ten of the 11 games that he played in, and recorded 30 tack-les and three sacks.

Others that will get a lot of playing time include sophomore Quenton Mims, who played in five games last season as a true fresh-

man. Mims will compliment Ona, and Jordan Stone will push hard for a chance to get on the field. Stone will battle with Fairchild like they did all spring, and will rotate in and out quiet often during games. Also sophomore Zac Red-dix and senior Dominic Cooper will push for playing time at defensive end, but Cooper will see some snaps at linebacker this season.

Junior transfer Daun Thompson, sophomore Austin Williams, and freshman Jarvis Sigler will also see some action in 2007.

“Our defensive line is one of the most solid areas on our team heading into 2007,” said Thomas. “I am looking forward to seeing all of them on the field, rooting for each other to make the plays and create opportunities for our linebackers and defensive backs. Our transfers and returning players are going to be something to watch this year in how they get after it.”

linebackersAn area for the Colonels in 2007 that will

start all new players as all three of last years starters exhausted their eligibility and have graduated. The departure of two-time first team All-SLC selection Cory Vavala and All-SLC Honorable Mentions Levon Bailey and Dustin Gisclair left three big holes for the Colonels to fill. Looking to step in for the Colonels and ensure the linebacking core does not skip a beat in 2007 are senior Mike Heyl and sopho-more Kyle Hughes at strong linebacker, sopho-more Jarrod Fanguy and sophomore Yashua Willis at middle linebacker, and junior Ivan Perry and sophomore Garrick Spain at weak side linebacker.

Heyl took the majority of snaps in spring at strong side, but Hughes, a 6-foot-5 sopho-more, was right there pushing Heyl for playing time. Heyl, the John Curtis Christian standout, has been in the Colonels’ system for four seasons and will look to make the most of his opportunity. In the middle is Fanguy heading into 2007, and the Houma, La. native is being stalked closely by Willis. Fanguy served as a backup to the defense in 2006, while Willis participated in eight of the Colonels 11 games last season. With the talented duo of Perry and Spain on the weak side, the linebacking core shapes up to be a talented group. Perry has seen playing time in his previous three cam-paigns, while the hard hitting Spain will cer-tainly crack the starting lineup this season.

Junior Cody Dimak, who was a mainstay on special teams a year ago, will be a key contributor to the linebackers because of his versatility. Dimak will get action at strong and middle linebacker this season, while redshirt freshman and local Thibodaux High product Jamie Grainer will fight to get on the field along with sophomore Chris Broussard. Other

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linebackers on the roster include Dominic Cooper, who will see playing time at defensive end, and freshman Jesse Montero.

“We graduated a great group of young men and football players at all the linebacker positions, and they have left behind some big shoes to fill,” said Thomas. “I am very confi-dent in the group that we have for 2007 to pick up where we left off in 2006. Coach Jeremy Atwell is anxious to coach the group that he has to work with this year.”

Defensive BackfieldIt is safe to say that heading into 2007, the

Colonels are loaded and have stockpiled talent in the defensive backfield. With the 2006 SLC Newcomer of the Year senior free safety Kar-rem Moore headlining the group, and return-ees such as seniors Jermaine Boggan and Lester Brooks, junior Jamal Simmons, and sophomore Dominique Daniels sets the ground for some-thing special. Not to mention the two Southern Miss transfers in Lance Moore and Ladarius Webb and the Mississippi State transfer and former Brother Martin High School standout Akeem Mills.

Kareem Moore solidified the defense in 2006 along side of graduate Toney Edison who is now a member of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the CFL. Moore picked up second team honors last season as well at free safety while recording 68 tackles and notched an interception and forced fumble. Boggan and Brooks started every game on the corners for the Colonels in 2006, and it looks to be the same in 2007. Boggan started off the season with a bang against Southern Arkansas by pick-ing off two passes and recovering a fumble in the endzone for a touchdown. He was named SLC defensive player of the week for his efforts, while Brooks recorded 30 tackles in his first season with the Colonels that included a fumble recovery.

The three transfers from Division I-A will spice things up a bit due to the level of talent they bring to the 2007 squad. Lance Moore and Webb bring well rounded resumes to Nicholls from Southern Miss with Moore being primarily a mainstay on special teams while Webb finished his sophomore campaign fifth on the team in tackles with 55 and led the squad in pass breakups with five. Mills will push for playing time, as he, like Moore, was primarily a special teams player at his former Division I-A school. Daniels is penciled in right now as the starter at strong safety, but one of the three transfers could crack the starting lineup. Other players on the roster that will contribute in the secondary are juniors Sim-mons and Andre Kelly, who is moving over from offense, sophomore Jordan Ogletree,

senior Collin Moore, and redshirt freshmen Isa-iah Randolph and Kenny Lewis.

“Defensive Coordinator Steve Ellis does a great job of bring in talent and getting the best out his players on the field. The players relate to him being a former defensive back here,” said Thomas. “This is one of the most talented groups of defensive players that I have been around since I have been here, and the way they compete as a group with one another is only going to make us a better football team on the field.”

SpecialistsAll of the Colonels’ kickers return in

2007 with it being Alex Romero’s and Sean Comeaux’s senior season, as Nicholls also features sophomore Ross Schexnayder and redshirt freshman Patrick Dolan. Romero, who has started the last two seasons for the Colo-nels after transferring from LSU, enters 2007 as the sure fire starter after a successful 2006 season that saw him make good on seven of his 10 field goal attempts. His longest sailed through the uprights from 45 yards out while he continued to be reliable from the gridiron’s charity strip by making all 24 of his extra point attempts.

Schexnayder could not get on the field last season because of Romero’s strong play, but will get an opportunity this season as he is the future for the Colonels in the kicking game. Comeaux put together his best season of his career in 2006 by averaging a career best 37.4 yards a punt and a new career long of 54 yards. The Central Catholic High Alum also downed 11 of his punts inside the 20 yard-line in an effort to help the Colonels win the field position battle. Dolan, who put together a nice spring after suffering an injury in 2006, will push Comeaux in an effort to get playing time, and will get his opportunities like Schexnayder because they are the future of the Colonels’ Special Teams.

The Colonels kick and punt return corps is fully stocked and ready for action as it features eight possible candidates to return kicks and punts this season. Grant Thorne is slated to get most of the punts, but looks to rotate with the likes of Kareem Moore, Lance Moore, Lester Brooks and Akeem Mills. Returning kicks in 2007 looks to be Dominique Daniels along with the same batch of backups with Lester Brooks included.

“Our kicking game has been solid over the last two seasons due in large part to the strong play of Alex Romero and Sean Comeaux,” said Thomas. “We have a very explosive group of kick and punt returners that will take turns fielding kicks for us in 2007 until one or two separates themselves from the rest.”

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Nigel Cormier

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2007 Nicholls Colonels Football RosterNo. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl./Exp. Hometown/Previous School1 Cal Jones FB 5-10 215 Sr./3L Port Arthur, Texas/Memorial

2 Jermaine Boggan DB 5-10 180 Sr./3L Jacksonville, Fla./Forrest

3 Michael Okoronkwo WR 6-4 215 Sr./3L New Orleans, La./McMain

4 Andre Kelly RB 5-9 175 Jr../2L New Orleans, La./McDonogh 35

5 Lester Brooks DB 6-1 205 Sr./1L Macon, Miss./Itawamba CC

6 Sean Comeaux P 5-10 165 Sr./3L New Iberia, La./Catholic-New Iberia

7 Kareem Moore DB 6-2 203 Sr./1L Okolona, Miss./Itawamba CC

8 Broderick Cole FB 5-11 230 Sr./3L New Orleans, La./West Jefferson

9 Vincent Montgomery QB 5-11 195 So./1L Kingsville, Texas/H.M. King

11 Dominique Cooper DE 6-4 219 Sr./1L New Orleans, La./LSU

12 Zack Chauvin QB 6-0 195 So./1L Thibodaux, La./Thibodaux

13 Ladarius Webb DB 5-11 180 Jr./TR Opelika, Ala./Southern Miss

14 Chris Bunch QB 6-3 190 Sr./1L Crystal River, Fla./Rainy River CC

15 Patrick Gordon WR 6-6 195 Jr./2L Houma, La./Alabama

16 Nolan Dumas QB 6-1 170 Fr./RS Thibodaux, La./E.D. White Catholic

17 Avery Campbell RB 5-10 162 Fr./RS Houma, La./H.L. Bourgeois

18 Jamal Simmons DB 6-2 200 So./1L New Orleans, La./Karr Magnet

19 Collin Moore DB 5-9 175 Sr./1L Bartow, Fla./ University of South Fla.

20 Dominique Daniels DB 6-2 190 So./1L Tampa, Fla./East Bay

21 Audie Williams RB 5-10 190 Fr./HS Baton Rouge, La./Bishop Sullivan

22 Akeem Mills DB 5-10 170 Jr./TR New Orleans, La./Mississippi State

23 Justin Arbuckle DB 6-1 180 Fr./RS Houma, La./Central Lafourche

24 Jamaul Ford FB 5-8 240 So./1L Berwick, La./Berwick

25 Terrence Whitaker QB 5-9 170 Jr./TR Garland, Texas/Bethune-Cookman

26 Lance Moore DB 6-1 190 Jr./TR Leakesville, Miss./Southern Miss

27 Kyle Hughes DB 6-5 215 So./1L Orange, Texas/Little Cypress-Mauriceville

28 Kenny Owens RB 5-10 175 Fr./RS Theodore, Ala./Theodore

29 Kenny Lewis DB 6-1 180 Fr./RS Geismar, La./Dutchtown

30 Jordan Ogletree DB 5-10 190 So./1L Houston, Texas/Langham Creek

31 Isaiah Randolph DB 5-11 180 Fr./RS Frederick, Maryland/Walkersville

32 Joseph Tobias RB 5-11 220 Sr./1L Tangipahoa, La./Southwest Miss. CC

33 Zack Morgan RB 5-9 190 Jr./2L Marianna, Fla./Marianna

34 Jared Nowell DB 5-10 171 Fr./RS LaPlace, La./St. Charles Catholic

35 Patrick Dolan P 6-1 172 Fr./RS Mobile, Ala./McGill Toolen

37 Rance Lasseigne DB 5-9 185 Jr./1L Cut Off, La./South Lafourche

38 Corey Buchanan RB 5-8 183 So./1L Kingsville, Texas/H.M. King

39 Gerard Lawson FB 6-0 235 Fr./HS New Orleans, La./John Curtis

40 Dwayne Jones RB 5-9 210 Jr./2L New Iberia, La./New Iberia

41 Blaine Burns FB 6-0 230 So./1L Baton Rouge, La./Redemptorist

42 Jesse Montero LB 5-9 188 Fr./HS Puincourtville, La./Assumption

43 Mike Heyl LB 6-0 210 Sr./3L New Orleans, La./John Curtis

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44 Yashua Willis LB 5-11 206 So./1L Napoleonville, La./Assumption

45 Ivan Perry LB 6-1 215 Sr./2L New Orleans, La./West Jefferson

46 Grant Thorne RB 5-11 195 Sr./1L San Pedro, Calif./Long Beach City Col.

49 Garrick Spain LB 6-0 205 So./1L Franklin, La./Hanson

50 Matt Schultheis LB 6-0 225 Jr./HS Gretna, La./John Curtis

51 Jaime Granier LB 5-11 210 Fr./HS Thibodaux, La./Thibodaux

52 Matt Fairchild DE 6-2 260 So./1L Gonzales, La./St. Amant

53 Jarrod Fanguy LB 5-10 225 So./1L Houma, La./H.L. Bourgeois

54 Matt Blanchard OL 6-0 265 Sr./1L Saltillo, Miss./NE Mississippi CC

55 Jerimiah Jenkins DE 6-2 250 So./1L Corpus Christi, Texas/Roy Miller

58 Cody Dimak LB 6-1 225 Jr./2L New Orleans, La./John Curtis

59 Chris Broussard LB 5-9 205 So./RS Morgan City, La./Central Catholic

60 Mark Murphy OL 5-10 232 Fr./RS LaPlace, La./St. Charles Catholic

61 Nigel Cormier OL 6-1 260 Jr./2L Lafayette, La./Lafayette

63 Jonathan De Avila OL 6-3 255 Sr./2L Houston, Texas/Aldine

64 Benjamin Gombossy OL 6-0 315 Sr./3L Monroe, La./Ouchita Parish

65 Britton Comeaux OL 5-11 305 So./1L Cut Off, La./South Lafourche

66 Devin Sherman OL 5-10 290 So./HS Praireville, La./Dutchtown

67 Aric Flowers OL 6-2 280 So./RS Plano, Texas/Plano

68 Ren Cheramie OL 6-1 270 Fr./RS Cut Off, La./South Lafourche

69 Cody Prejean OL 5-11 265 Jr./2L Napoleonville, La./Assumption

70 Baylor Ordoyne DL 6-2 245 So./1L Houma, La./H.L. Bourgeois

71 Drew Knight OL 6-1 245 So./1L Zachary, La./Redemptorist

73 Davonn Dutton OL 6-2 265 Jr./2L New Orleans, La./Brother Martin

76 Jesse Frazier OL 6-3 305 Sr./3L Houston, Texas/Bellaire

80 Brandon Breaux WR 6-0 185 Fr./HS Reserve, La./East St. John

81 Reno Fells WR 6-0 175 So./1L Palatka, Fla./Palatka

82 Ross Schexnayder K 5-10 175 Jr./2L Houma, La./H.L. Bourgeois

83 Adam Brister TE 6-1 230 So./1L Baton Rouge, La./Redemptorist

85 Chris Noble DE 6-3 255 Jr./2L Baton Rouge, La./Redemptorist

86 Jared Landrum TE 6-2 245 Sr./3L d’Iberville, Miss./d’Iberville

87 Jairus Jarvis DE 6-5 210 So./1L Donaldsonville, La./Ascension Catholic

88 Kyle Tizzard K 5-6 150 So./1L Destrahan, La./Destrehan

89 Alex Romero K 5-9 180 Sr./2L Hahnville, La./LSU

90 Zach Reddix DE 6-1 224 So./1L Prairieville, La./Dutchtown

91 Jordan Stone DL 5-11 267 Sr./1L Bolingbrook, Ill./Mesa JC

92 Austin Williams DL 6-2 233 So./1L Baton Rouge, La./Bishop Sullivan

93 Solomon Ona DL 6-1 300 Jr./TR Baker, La./Mississippi State

95 Daun Thompson DL 6-1 290 Jr./TR Hallsville, Texas/Trinity Valley C.C.

96 Jarvis Sigler DE 6-4 225 Fr./RS Mobile, Ala./McGill Toolen

98 Quenton Mims DL 5-11 285 So./1L Boni Fay, Fla./Vernon

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23 Justin ArbuckleDB, 6’1, 180, Fr./RSHouma, La./Central Lafourche High School

As a true freshman (2006) – Received a redshirt

At Central Lafourche High School- Played for Coach Roe Pitre at Central Lafourche High School … A First-Team All-District defensive back … An Honorable

Mention All-District punter … Participated in the Tri-Parish All-Star Game … An exceptional athlete also very successful in track mak-ing all-district and all-region in the 400 meter dash.

Personal – Justin Arbuckle was born February 17, 1988 in Houma, La… Son of Linda and John… Has a sister named Jessica… Majoring in Buisness.

54 Matt Blanchard OL, 6’0, 265, Sr./1L Guntown, Miss./Northeast Mississippi CC

As a junior (2006) – Did not start a game, but participated in all 11 games for the Colonels.

At Northeast Mississippi CC- Two year starter and a Second Team All-State selec-tion last year at Northeast Mississippi

Community College … Selected to play for the Mississippi JUCO North All-Star team … In high school, was a three-time all-confer-ence selection and was voted a lifetime captain of his former high school team.

Personal – Born Phillip Matthew Blanchard on September 5, 1985 in Tupelo, Mississippi… Son of Mimi and Phillip Sr… Two younger brothers named Ben and Ford… Majoring in Business.

2 Jermain BogganDB, 5-10, 180, Sr./3LJacksonville, Fla./Forrest High School

As a junior (2006) – Started all 11 games for the Colonels… Recorded 21.5 total tackles and led the team in pass breakups with six… Was named SLC play-er of the week for his role in the Colonels home opener by intercepting two passes and recovering a fumble for a touch-

down… Was an All-SLC honorable mention. As a sophomore (2005)- Saw action in nine games…Recorded

eight tackles and forced a fumble…As a kick return specialist, he fielded 12 kicks and punts and returned them for 171 total yards…He averaged 15 yards per return.

As a true freshman (2004) – Saw limited action for the Colo-nels…Played as a backup role on defense in eight of the Colonels 10 games…Recorded 17 total tackles, 11 solo and six assisted…Came away with two tackles for loss…Served as a kick return spe-cialist for the Colonels…Came away with 74 yards on four returns for an average of 15.5 yards a return.

At Jacksonville High School – Played for Dennis Clemens as a running back and defensive back…Recorded 60 tackles, four inter-

ceptions and scored three defensive touchdowns…On offense he had 32 receptions for 420 yards and 10 touchdowns…Selected All-District, All-County and Defensive MVP.

Personal – Jermain Antonio Boggan was born on April 28, 1986 in Jacksonville, Fla…Son of Angela Milhouse and Anthony Bog-gan…Majoring in General Studies.

Boggan’s Career Statistics Kickyear UT AT Tot. Int. Ret. yards Avg. long TD2004 11 6 17 0 4 62 15.5 25 02005 4 4 8 0 12 171 15.1 43 02006 15 13 28 2 2 0 0 0 0Career 30 23 53 2 18 233 15.3 43 0

80 Brandon BreauxWR, 6’0, 185, Fr./HSReserve, La./East St. John High School

At East St. John – Did not play football in high school.

Personal – Brandon Joseph Breaux was born on September 1, 1988 in Kenner, La… Son of Kermit Breaux and Allison Hopkins…Majoring in Business Adminis-tration.

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83 Adam BristerTE, 6-1, 230, So./1LBaton Rouge, La./Redemptorist High School

As a freshman (2006) – Was a backup in the tight end core.

As a true freshman (2005) – Received a redshirt.

At Redemptorist – Played for a team that won back to back state championships

in 2002 and 2003….Prepped under Sid Edwards and was also a member of the wrestling and weight lifting teams.

Personal – Adam Wells Brister was born on Feb. 16, 1985 in Baton Rouge, La…Son of Dewey and Phyllis Brister…Majoring in General Studies.

5 lester Brooks DB, 6’1, 205, Sr./1L Macon, Miss./Itawamba CC

As a junior (2006) – Started all 11 games for the Colonels… Recorded one sack and a tackle for a loss while register-ing 30 total tackles on the season… Recov-ered one fumble… Served as kickoff return specialist and returned two kickoffs for a total of 19 yards.

At Itawamba CC- Recorded 30 tackles with five interceptions and 10 passes broken up in 2005 at Itawamba Community College … Named First-Team All-State … Played in the Mississippi JUCO All-Star Game.

Personal – Lester L. Brooks Jr. was born June 22, 1986 in Starkville, Miss… Son of Patricia and Lester Brooks Sr… Has three brothers named Marcus Triplet, Jimmy Triplet, and Gerzaques Hodg-es… Majoring in General Studies.

Brooks’ Career Statistics KickYear UT AT Tot. Int. Ret. Yards Avg. Long TD2006 17 13 30 0 2 19 9.5 17 0Career 17 13 30 0 2 19 9.5 17 0

59 Chris BroussardDB, 5-9, 195, So./1LMorgan City, La./Central Catholic High School

As a freshman (2006) – Was a backup on defense and on special teams.

As a true freshman (2005) – Received a redshirt.

At Central Catholic High School – Let-tered in three sports…Led his team in

tackles a junior and fumble recoveries as a senior…Made it onto the All-District team all four years of his high school career.

Personal – Chris Michael Broussard was born on Jan. 13, 1986 in Morgan City, La…Son of Michael and Donna Broussard…Majoring in Physical Therapy.

38 Corey BuchananRB, 5’8, 185, So./1LKingsville, Texas/H.M. King High School

As a freshman (2006) – Played in five games for the Colonels… Had eight total carries for 25 yards…Scored his first col-legiate touchdown against McNeese State from one yard out in the last game of the season.

At H.M. King – Played under Scott Hafley and Richard Whita-ker… Named All-District Academic team and All-Brush County his senior campaign… Named offensive MVP for District 31-4A… Selected to the All-Bay Area Team and All-South Texas Team.

Personal – Corey Javon Buchanan was born on April 7, 1988 in San Diego, California… Son of Corinthia Williams and Quentin Williams… Has four siblings named Courtlin, Courtnee, Roseanne, and Ricky… Majoring in Mass Communications.

Buchanan’s Career StatisticsYear GP Att. Yards Avg. Long TD2006 5 8 25 3.1 11 1Career 5 8 25 3.1 11 1

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14 Chris Bunch QB, 6’3, 190, Sr./1L Crystal River, Fla./Rainy River CC

As a junior (2006) – Saw action in eight games while only starting one of them… Rushed for a 104 yards on 55 carries for one touchdown and completed five of his 18 pass attempts for 70 yards… Did have one touchdown through the air.

At Rainy River CC- Comes to Nicholls from Rainy River Community College in International Falls, Min-nesota … In only nine games for Rainy River CC, he threw for 1,233 yards and rushed for 313 yards … In high school, named all-district as a quarterback … Also an exceptional track star running the 400 meter in 48 seconds.

Personal – Christopher David Bunch was born May 27, 1985 in Crystal River, Florida… Son of Pamela and Wiliam Bunch… Has one brother, William Jr., and one sister, Monique… Majoring in Buisness.

Bunch’s Career Statistics Rushing PassingYear GS GP Att. Yards Avg. Lng TD Att/Com/Int Yards TD2006 1 8 55 104 1.9 15 1 18/5/1 70 1Career 5 8 55 104 1.9 15 1 18/5/1 70 1

41 Blaine BurnsOL, 6-0, 230, Jr./2LBaton Rouge, La./Redemptorist High School

As a sophomore (2006) – Participated in five games for the Colonels while tran-sitioning from fullback to offensive tackle and tight end… Played special teams

As a freshman (2005) – Finished season with 43 yards on seven carries.

At Redemptorist – Was a part of a state championship team under Sid Edwards…Was a teammate of current Colonel Adam Brister.

Personal – Blaine Burns was born on June 8, 1985 in Baton Rouge, La…Son of Warren and Julie Brister…Has one brother, Drewe…Majoring in General Studies.

17 Avery CampbellRB, 5’10, 165, Fr./RSHouma, La./H.L. Bourgeois High School

As a true freshman (2006) – Received a redshirt.

At H.L. Bourgeois – Played for Randy Boquet… Led the Braves to a district championship and the state playoffs his senior year… Named Second Team All-

Region and Second Team All-District… Played cornerback in high school… Led the team in tackles with 89 in 2006… Was a kick return specialist as well.

Personal – Avery Cliton Campbell was born on Febrauary 29, 1988 in Houma, La… Son of Leslie Jackson… Has two sisters named Caegan and Vidal… Majoring Sports Medicine with a con-centration in Athletic Training.

12 Zach Chauvin QB, 6’0, 195, So./1L Thibodaux, La./Thibodaux High School

As a true freshman (2006) – Played in 4 games while starting two of them… Finished the season as the Colonels’ most efficient passer with a 110.67 rating and had the best completion percentage with a 46.4 mark… Tossed two touchdowns

on the season… Rushed for 142 yards on 42 carries and passed for 207 yards by completing 13 of 28 passes… Best game came against Assumption College when he rushed for 90 yards on 9 carries and passed for 116 yards and two touchdowns.

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At Thibodaux High School- Prepped under Coach Lenny Ford at Thibodaux High School … A two-time all-district and all-region selection … Selected as the region’s Offensive MVP … Named Honorable Mention All-State … Received the MVP award for the Tri-Parish All-Star Game … Passed for 1,434 yards and 13 TDs and rushed for 226 yards … Voted team captain.

Personal – Zachary James Chauvin was born December 29, 1987 in Thibodaux, La… Son of Susan and Richard “Dicky” Chauvin… Has one older brother named Joshua… Majoring in Physical Education.

Chauvin’s Career Statistics Rushing PassingYear GS GP Att. Yards Avg. Lng TD Att/Com/Int Yards TD2006 2 4 28 142 5.1 49 0 28/13/3 207 2Career 2 4 28 142 5.1 49 0 28/13/3 207 2

68 Ren Cheramie OL, 6-1, 270, Fr./RSCut Off, La./South Lafourche High School

As a true freshman (2006) – Received a redshirt.

At South Lafourche – Played for Tommy Gisclair… Helped lead the Tarpons to the playoffs in 2003 and 2005… Named first team All-district, second team All-bayou, and

honorable mention all-state academic... Ran track and played basket-ball for two years.

Personal – Born September 11, 1986 in Cut Off, La… Son of Robert and Kenolyn Chearmie… Has one sister named Kespi… Majoring in accounting.

8 Broderick ColeFB, 5-10, 235, Sr./3LNew Orleans, La./West Jefferson High School

As a junior (2006) – Started all seven games that he participated in as he was unable to play the remaining four due to a turf toe injury… Did rack up 241 yards on 58 carries and scored a team high five touchdowns… Was named a preseason

All-American… Scored the only touchdown against Nebraska to avoid being shutout.

As a sophomore (2005) – Started every game for Nicholls…Was named to the All-SLC First Team after being a Second Team and Newcomer of the Year selection as a freshman…Additionally, he picked up All-Louisiana Second Team honors for his play on the field…Was the second leading rusher for Nicholls last season…Carried the ball 156 times for 717 yards (71.7 ypg)…His 13 touch-downs set a school record for most rushing scores in a season…Top game came against then No.5-ranked Texas State when he rushed for 137 yards on 14 attempts and one touchdown…Nicholls went on to defeat Texas State 32-29 in overtime.

As a true freshman (2004) – Played and started in all 10 games for the Colonels…Was named to the All-SLC Second Team…Became the third player in the last four years to be named as the Southland Conference Freshman of the Year…Named as the Fresh-

man of the Year athlete at Nicholls State…Returns as the Colonels leading rusher…Carried the ball 121 times for 512 yards…Averaged 51.2 yards a game and 4.2 yards a carry…Recorded four touch-downs…Came away with one reception for 11 yards…His best per-formance came against Florida A&M, where rushed for 108 yards on 17 carries and scored two touchdowns…He also rushed for 81 yards on 16 carries and scored one touchdown against then No. 15 Stephen F. Austin…he was named SLC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance against Florida A&M.

At West Jefferson High School – Played for Coach Hank Tierney at West Jefferson High School where his team went 10-1 and won the district championship…He was one of the top fullbacks in the state of Louisiana averaging 6.2 yards per carry and scoring 21 touchdowns… Selected an All-District selection and District MVP.

Personal – Broderick Winifred Cole was born on September 7, 1985 in New Orleans…Son of Winifred Cole and Debra Colfield…Majoring in Athletic Training.

Cole’s Career StatisticsYear Att. Yards Avg. Long TD2004 121 512 4.2 25 42005 156 717 4.6 76 132006 58 241 4.2 20 5Career 335 1470 4.4 76 22

65 Britton ComeauxOL, 5’11, 305, So./1LCut Off, La./South Lafourche High School

As a freshman (2006) – Participated in five games for the Colonels on the offensive line in a back up role in his first season.

At South Lafourche – Played for Tommy Gisclair… Helped led the Tarpons to the state playoffs in 2004 and 2006… Named All-Dis-

trict two years and All-State his senior campaign… All-State Academic Honorable Mention… Was an All-Distirct and All-State in the shot put.

Personal – Britton Andrew Comeaux was born on January 10, 1988 in Raceland, La… Son of Elizabeth and Chuck… Has a broth-er named Taylor… Majoring in Business Administration.

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6 Sean ComeauxPunter, 5-10, 165, Sr./3LNew Iberia, La./Central Catholic High

As a junior (2006) – Started all 11 games for the Colonels… Booted 44 punts for 1,644 yards… Averaged a career best 37.4 yards a punt… Established a new career long of 54 yards… Had 11 punts downed inside the 20-yard line along with four fair catches and four touchbacks.

As a sophomore (2005) – Was the starting punter for Nicholls…Recorded 36 punts for 1,235 yards…Averaged 34.9 yards a punt with season best being 51 yards…Had seven punts fall inside the 20-yard line.

As a true freshman (2004) – Played in three of the Colonels 10 games…Recorded 11 punts for 384 yards…Averaged 34.9 yards a punt…Came away with one touchback…Recorded two punts inside the 20-yard line…His longest punt came against McNeese State, where he recorded a 43-yard strike.

At Central Catholic of New Iberia – Named All-District First Team in 2002 and 2003…Two-year letterwinner in football.

Personal – Sean Michael Comeaux was born on April 21, 1986 in New Iberia, La…Son of Michael and Donna Comeaux…Majoring in Business Administration.

Comeaux’s Career StatisticsYear No. Yds. Avg. Long TB I202004 11 384 34.9 43 1 22005 36 1235 34.9 51 1 72006 44 1644 37.4 54 4 4Career 91 3263 35.8 54 6 13

11 Dominic CooperLB/DE, 6’4, 220, Sr./1LNew Orleans, La./LSU/O.P. Walker High School

As a junior (2006) – Started 10 of the 11 games that he played in… Racked up 31 total tackles that included 3.5 for a loss… Had 1.5 sacks, one forced fumble, and one pass break up… Was a SLC Honorable Mention.

At LSU (2003-05) – Participated in one game as a redshirt fresh-man in 2004… Served as a backup to the linebacker core in 2005 while playing in three games.

At O.P. Walker High School – Played for Frank Wilson on three charger teams that went to the state playoffs, one of which was state runner up in 2002… In his senior campaign, he registered 126 tack-les, 74 solo, 19 sacks, and two interceptions… Was an all-district selection in 2002 a long with being named a high school prep All-American and a Rivals.com Top 100 prep player.

Personal – Born on August 22, 1985 in New Orleans, La… Son of Waunda Cooper… Has three siblings, Nova Cooper, Steven Gra-ham, and William Cooper… majoring in Psychology.

Cooper’s Career StatisticsYear UT AT Tot. TFL Sack INT FF FR2006 11 20 31 3.5 1 0 1 0 Career 11 20 31 3.5 1 0 1 0

61 Nigel CormierOL, 6’1, 250, Jr./2LLafayette, La./Lafayette High School

As a sophomore (2006) – Started every game for the Colonels at center.

As a freshman (2005) – Was a backup on the offensive line.

At Lafayette High School – Played for Coach Mark Barousse at Lafayette High earning first team All-district and honor-

able mention All-State. Nigel was a three year starter also playing

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defense. Recruited by Southern, Alcorn State.Personal – April 29, 1987 in Lafayette, La… Son Stephanie and

Johnny Cormier… Has an older sister named Irie and a younger sis-ter Aria… Majoring in Government with a concentration in Criminal Justice.

20 Dominique Daniels DB, 6’2, 190, So./1L Gibsonton, Fla./East Bay High School

As a true freshman (2006) – Played a back up role on defense seeing action in seven games… Also played on special teams… Recorded two tackles on the sea-son… Served as a kick return specialist for both punts and kickoffs… Returned three kickoffs for 38 yards with the longest going

for 20 and took back four punts for 36 yards with his long also going for 20 yards.

At East Bay High School- Prepped under Coach Brian Thornton at East Bay High School … A two-year starter on both offense and defense … One of the top defensive backs in central Florida as a senior, earning all-conference, all-county and Second-Team All-District honors in 5A.

Personal – Dominique Bernard Daniels was born June 20, 1988 in Tampa, Florida… Son of Darrell Daniels and Eva McCullough… Has three sisters named Cornieatha Gant, Trista Royal, Taneka Daniels, and two brothers named Brandon Daniels and Kalvin McCullough… Majoring in Art.

Daniels’ Career Statistics KickYear UT AT Tot. Int. Ret. Yards Avg. Long TD2006 2 0 1 0 7 74 10.6 20 0Career 2 0 1 0 7 74 10.6 20 0

63 Jonathan DeAvilaOL, 6-3, 255, Jr./3LHouston, Texas/Aldine High School

As a sophomore (2006) – Saw action in four games as a backup to both tackles.

As a sophomore (2005) – Received a redshirt.

As a true freshman (2004) – Saw limited action during his freshman campaign, as he served as a backup on the offensive line.

At Aldine High School – Played for Coach Bill Smith at Aldine High School whose team went to the second round of the Texas High School Championship…Selected First team All-District…Ranked as one of the top 20 lineman in the city of Houston.

Personal – Jonathan DeAvila was born on October 10, 1985 in Houston, Texas…Son of Natalia DeAvila &Rogelia DeAvila…Major-ing in Athletic Training.

58 Cody DimakLB, 6-0, 245, Jr./2LNew Orleans, La./John Curtis High School

As sophomore (2006) – Played a back role on defense, but was a mainstay on special teams all season… Recorded four total tackles.

As a redshirt freshman (2005) - In seven games he recovered one fumble and

recorded eight tackles.As a true freshman (2004) – Saw limited action for the Colo-

nels…Played in the season opener against Eastern Washington and suffered a season ending injury.

At John Curtis High School – Played for Coach J.T. Curtis where in 2003 his team was state runner-up and state champions in 2001 and 2002...Selected First team All-State, All-Metro, All-East Bank and All- Dis-trict…Recorded 119 tackles 7 tackles for a loss and 4 caused fumbles.

Personal – Cody Anthony Dimak was born on November 16, 1984 in Marrero, La…Son of Pete Dimak and Donna Encalade…Majoring in Biology and Physical Therapy.

Dimak’s Career StatisticsYear UT AT Tot. TFL Sack INT FF FR2004 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 02005 2 6 8 0 0 0 0 12006 1 3 4 0 0 0 0 0Career 3 10 13 0 0 0 0 1

35 Patrick Dolan P/K, 6’1, 180, Fr./RS Mobile, Ala./McGill Toolen

As a true freshman (2006) – Received a medical redshirt.

At McGill Toolen High School- Prepped under Coach Steve Savarese at McGill-Toolen High School … A First-Team All-State punter … First-Team All-Region punt-er and kicker … Averaged 41.8 yards per

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punt … 75% of his kickoffs were touchbacks … Was 6-of-9 in field goal attempts with his longest being a 48-yarder … Was 31-of-33 in extra point attempts … Was chosen to play in the Alabama North-South All-Star Game … A four-year honor roll student.

Personal – Born August 1, 1988 in Mobile, Alabama… Son of Danny and Linda Dolan… Majoring in Marketing

16 Nolan Dumas QB, 6’1, 170, Fr./RS Thibodaux, La./E.D. White Catholic High School

As a true freshman (2006) – Received a redshirt.

At E.D. White Catholic High School- Prepped under Coach Kyle Lassaigne at E. D. White Catholic High School … An Hon-orable Mention All-District selection as well

as an Academic All-District selection … Finished the 2005 season with 1,044 yards passing with six TDs along with 100 yards rushing.

Personal – Robert Nolan Dumas was born January 17, 1988 in El Dorado, Arkansas… Son of Bonnie Lafont and Robin Dumas… Has a sister named Lauren Lafont… Majoring in Finance.

73 Davonn DuttonDL, 6-2, 245, Jr./2LNew Orleans, La./Brother Martin High School

As a sophomore (2006) – Made the switch to offensive line from defensive line… Started all 11 games for the Colo-nels at right tackle.

As a freshman (2005) – Did not record a tackle.

As a true freshman (2004) – Redshirted for the Colonels.At Brother Martin High School – Played for Coach Wade Keiser

where he was a three-year starter as a defensive lineman…Recorded 105 tackles with 3 sacks, 1 fumble recovery and 1 interception dur-ing his senior season…He was voted team captain in 2003.

Personal – Davonn Raeshon Dutton was born on November 23, 1986 in New Orleans, La…Son of Eneeda Dutton…Majoring in Athletic Training.

52 Matt FairchildDT, 6’3, 270, So./1LGonzales, La./St. Amant High School

As a freshman (2006) – Started all eleven games for the Colonels… Registered seven solo tackles and 13 assisted… Had one pass break up and recovered one fumble.

As a true freshman (2005) – Received a redshirt.

St. Amant High School – Played for Coach David Swacker at St. Amant High School earning first team All-District. Matt had 105 tackles with 4 QB sacks including 11 tackles for loss. He also had one forced fumble, and an interception.

Personal – Matthew Fairchild was born in Gonzales, La… Son of Terry and Laura Fairchild… Majoring in Business Administration.

Fairchild’s Career StatisticsYear UT AT Tot. TFL Sack INT FF FR2006 7 13 20 0.5 0 0 0 1Career 7 13 20 0.5 0 0 0 1

53 Jarrod FanguyLB, 5-11, 225, So./1LHouma, La./H.L. Bourgeois High School

As a freshman (2006) – Served as a backup on defense.

As a true freshman (2005) – Received a redshirt.

At H.L. Bourgeois – Played both baseball and football…Was an All-District and All-

Region selection at linebacker in 2003 and 2004…Also named Red Zone Player of the Year finalist and was the Defensive MVP at the annual Tri-Parish All-Star game.

Personal – Jarrod Michael Fanguy was born on March 3, 1987 in Thibodaux…Son of Keith and Tammy Fanguy…Has two brothers, Brady and Chase…Majoring in Education.

81 Reno FellsWR, 6’0,180, So./1LPalatka, Florida/Palatka High School

As a true freshman (2006) – Participated as a backup wide receiver for the Colonels as a true freshman.

At Palatka – Played for Wilson Edwards… Was a part of the Panthers’ 2004 district championship team that par-ticipated in the state playoffs… Named All-

State his senior year and participated in the NFL Junior Champion-ship Bowl… Won the Hiesman award at Palatka for his leadership… Also played baseball and ran track.

Personal – Reno Chevelle Fells was born September 15, 1986 in Tallahassee, Florida… Son of Robin Wright and Reno Fells Sr… Has three brothers named Remahan and Josh, and has two sister Reni-qua and Renada… Majoring in Mathematics.

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71 Aric FlowersOL, 6-2, 280, So./1LPlano, Texas/Plano High School

As a sophomore (2006) – Received a medical redshirt.

As a freshman (2005) – Received action at right tackle.

At Plano High School – Two-year let-terwinner…Named All-District Honorable Mention during junior season…Selected to

the All-District First Team during senior season.Personal – Aric Harlan Flowers was born on January 3, 1987

in Dallas, Texas… Son of Jana and Chris… Has an older brother named Jamal Osaze and Chris… Majoring in Secondary Education with a concentration in Social Studies.

24 Jamaul FordFB, 5-10, 225, So./1LBerwick, La./Berwick High School

As a true freshman (2006) – Played in one game for the Colonels… Carried the ball three times for 12 yards.

At Berwick – Was a first team All-District selection in each of his final two seasons…He was an Offensive MVP and rushed for 1,016 yards on 110 carries as a

senior. Personal – Jamaul Michael Ford was born March 5, 1987 in Hou-

ma, La… Son of Georgia and Michael Ford… Has one sister named Jerica… Majoring in Sports Science.

Ford’s Career StatisticsYear Att. Yards Avg. Long TD2006 3 12 4.0 5 0Career 3 12 4.0 5 0

76 Jesse Frazier OL, 6-3, 285, Jr./2LHouston, Texas/Bellaire High School

As a junior (2006) – Started all 11 games for the Colonels at right guard… Was a SLC honorable mention.

As a sophomore (2005) – Started every game for the Colonels at right guard…Named to the All-SLC honorable mention team.

As a true freshman (2004) – Saw limited action for the Colo-nels…Played in all 10 games for the Colonels as a backup on the offensive line.

At Bellaire High School – Played for Coach Marshall Law…Selected to the First team All-District and Second team All-State team…Voted First team All-Greater Houston…Ranked in the top 20 offensive lineman in the city of Houston and top 50 offensive line-man in the state of Texas.

Personal – Jesse Owens Frazier, II was born on June 23, 1987 in Houston, Texas…Son of Ronald and Karen Richards…Majoring in Business Administration.

64 Benjamin GombossyOffensive Line, 6-1, 280, Sr./3LMonroe, La./Ouachita Parish High School

As a junior (2006) – Was hampered by injuries in his junior campaign… Started and played in only three games.

As a sophomore (2005) – Received the starting nod in every game for the Colonels at left guard…Was named to the All-SLC

Second Team.As a redshirt freshman (2004) – Started and played in all 10

games at left guard for the Colonels.As a true freshman (2003) – Redshirted for the Colonels.At Ouachita Parish High School – Lettered four-years…All-

District Honorable Mention (1999)…First Team All-District, First Tam All-Northeast Louisiana, First Team All-State (2000)…First Team All-District, First Team All-Northeast Louisiana, First Team All-State, All-State Academic Honorable Mention (2002).

Personal – Benjamin Albert Gombossy was born on February 17, 1985 in Ruston, La…Son of Thomas and Barbara Gombossy… Married to the former Tempest Grayson… Has one brother named Allen… Majoring in Marketing with a concentration in Professional Sales.

15 Patrick GordonWR, 6-6, 215, Jr./2LHouma, La./Alabama/Vandebilt Catholic High School

As a sophomore (2006) – Started and played in nine games for the Colonels last season… Caught eight passes for 100 yards and hauled in one touchdown reception… Averaged 12.5 yards per catch.

As a freshman (2005) – Saw action in nine games…Recorded five grabs for 78 yards.

At Alabama (2004) – Received a redshirt.

At Vandebilt Catholic – Was a four-year letter-man under former Colonel assistant coach Brad Vil-lavaso.

Personal – Patrick Thomas Gordon was born on Nov. 12, 1985 in Houma, La…Son of Pat and Diana Gordon…Has four brothers and sisters…Majoring in Business.Gordon’s Career StatsYear Rec. Yards Avg. Long TD2005 5 78 15.6 32 02006 8 100 12.5 20 1Career 13 178 13.7 32 1

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42 Jamie Granier LB, 5’11, 210, Fr./HS Thibodaux, La./Thibodaux High School

At Thibodaux High School- Played for Coach Lenny Ford at Thibodaux High School … A two-time all-district and all-region play-er … Recorded 37 tackles, two interceptions and caused three fumbles in three games this past season … Sat out for the remainder

of the year due to an injury … As a junior, recorded 87 tackles, caused three fumbles, had five tackles for a loss and two QB sacks.

Personal – Born on April 2, 1988 in Thiboduax, La… Son of Gwen and Lawrence Grainer… Has an older brother, Jesse, and an older sister, Jessica… Majoring in Physical Education.

43 Mike HeylLinebacker, 6-0, 210, Sr./3LNew Orleans, La./John Curtis High School

As a junior (2006) – Played in nine games for the Colonels… Recorded eight solo tackles and five assisted stops… Had an assisted tackle for a loss.

As a sophomore (2005) – Saw action in seven games and tallied one solo stop.

As a freshman (2004) – Recorded eight stops, including two solos and six assisted tackles.

As a true freshman (2003) – Redshirted during his first season with the Colonels.

At John Curtis High School – Lettered four years in football…Started every game during his junior and senior season…Recorded over 100 tackles during his final two season… Named the 2002 State Championship Game MVP for his outstanding play against O.P. Walker.

Personal – Michael David Heyl was born on November 24, 1983 in New Orleans, La… Son of Nancy and Daryl… Has a younger brother named Dylan… Majoring in General Studies.

Heyl’s Career Statisticsyear UT AT Tot. TFl Sack INT FF FR2004 2 6 8 0 0 0 0 02005 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 02006 8 5 13 0.5 0 0 0 0Career 11 11 22 0.5 0 0 0 0

27 Kyle HughesLB, 6’5, 215, So./1L Orange, Texas/Little Cypress High School

As a true freshman (2006) – Played in eight games for the Colonels… Tallied three total tackles and recovered a fumble.

At Little Cypress High School - Played for Coach Todd Moody at Little Cypress High School … As a quarterback, rushed 31

times for 443 yards … Defensively, recorded three interceptions for 89 yards and four punt returns for 140 yards … Named Second-Team

All-District … Also an exceptional base-ball and basketball player.

Personal – Kyle Hughes was born on August 12, 1987 in Panama City, Florida… Son of Kermit Hughes and Cindy Fuller… Has one sister named Jessica Hughes and four brothers named Jarrod Hughes, Erik Fuller, Ethan Fuller and Evan Fuller… Majoring in Marketing.

Hughes’ Career Statisticsyear UT AT Tot. TFl Sack INT FF FR2006 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 1Career 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 1

87 Jairus JarvisDE, 6’5, 210, So./1LDonaldsonville, La./Ascension Catholic High School

As a redshirt freshman – Played in ten games… Registered 14 solo tackles and eight assisted… Recorded three tackles for a loss, two sacks, and forced two fumbles.

As a true freshman (2005) – Received a redshirt.

At Ascension Catholic High School – Played for Coach Kirke Delatte at Ascension Catholic where he was an All-State performer at both defen-sive back and wide receiver. He had Jairus also played basketball.

Personal – Jairus Jarvis was born on January 18, 1987… Son of Melanie Jarvis and Michael Williams… Majoring in Sports Science.

Jarvis’ Career StatisticsYear UT AT Tot. TFL Sack INT FF FR2006 14 8 22 3 2 0 2 0Career 14 8 22 3 2 0 2 0

55 Jerimiah JenkinsDE, 6’2, 250, So./1LCorpus Christi, Texas/Roy Miller

As a freshman (2006) – Played in two games… Recorded four solo tackles.

At Roy Miller – Played Kenny Wheaton at Roy Miller… Named First Team All-District, First Team All-Bay Area, Second All-Metro in his senior season… Led Dis-trict 31-5A in sacks his senior year…Also

participated in basketball all four years for the Buccaneers… Led the team to the playoffs in 2004 during his junior season.

Personal - Jerimiah Alexander Jenkins was born February 13, 1988 in Corpus Christi, Tx… Son of Rita and Will Williams… Majoring in Sociology.

Jenkins’ Career StatisticsYear UT AT Tot. TFL Sack INT FF FR2006 4 0 4 0 0 0 0 0Career 4 0 4 0 0 0 0 0

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1 Cal JonesFB, 5’10, 205, Sr./3LPort Arthur, Texas/Memorial High School

As a junior (2006) – Played in eight games for the Colonels… Carried the ball 38 times for 235 yards…Averaged 6.2 yards per carry and had a career long run of 38 yards.

As a sophomore (2005) – Saw action in seven games…Rushed for 43 yards on 10 carries.

As a true freshman (2004) – Played in all 10 games for the Colonels as a backup in the triple option…Rushed for 236 yards on 50 carries…Scored his first collegiate touchdown against then No. 9 Northwestern State on Fox Sports Net…Averaged 4.7 yards a carry…His best game came against Florida A&M, where he rushed for 57 yards on 11 carries.

At Memorial High School – Played for Coach Dean Col-bert at Memorial High School in Pt Arthur, TX, where his team went 9-3 winning the district championship…Was used mainly as a blocker for one of the top junior tailbacks in the country throwing 25 touchdown springing blocks…Scored seven touchdowns and averaged 4.7 yards per carry…An All-District performer, he also made Academic All-District.

Personal – Christopher Jay Jones was born on September 20, 1985 in Port Arthur, Texas…Son of Cal & Lena Jones…Majoring in Accounting.

Jones’ Career StatisticsYear Att. Yards Avg. Long TD2004 50 236 4.7 19 12005 10 43 3.1 12 02006 38 235 6.2 38 0Career 98 514 5.2 38 1

40 Dwayne JonesLB, 5’9, 210, Jr./2LNew Iberia, La./New Iberia High School

As a sophomore (2006) – Started six of the 11 games at full back…Rushed for 317 yards on 81 carries… Averaged 3.9 yards per carry… Had three touchdowns… Will play linebacker for the Colonels in 2007.

As a freshman (2005) – Played in seven games…Rushed for 143 yards on 20 attempts…Had a 134-yard two touchdown performance against Cheyney University.

At New Iberia High School – Played for Coach Rick Hutson at New Iberia Senior High School earning first team All-District and honorable mention All-State. Over his career, Dwayne rushed for over 2800 yards scoring 30 TDs. He was also recruited by Central Arkansas.

Personal – Dwayne McKinly Jones was born on January 12, 1987 in New Iberia, La… Son of Lutricia Feast and Dwayne Jones Sr… Majoring in General Studies.

Jones’ Career StatisticsYear Att. Yards Avg. Long TD2005 20 143 7.2 49 22006 81 317 3.9 31 3Career 101 460 4.6 49 5

4 Andre KellyDB, 5’9, 175, Sr./1LNew Orleans, La./McDonough 35

As junior (2006) - Worked out as a member of the squad team. Will move to defensive back in 2007.

As a sophomore (2005) – Worked out as a member of the squad team.

As a freshman (2004) - Played in four games as a kick return specialist for the

Colonels.As a true freshman (2003) – Received a redshirt.

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At McDonald 35 – Three-year letter winner…Nokia Sugar Bowl Scholar Athlete…ABC 26 Defensive Player of the Week…Named to the All-District, All-Metro and All-State team during senior sea-son…Selected to play in the Orleans Parish All-Star game…Two-time leading tackler in 2002…Led Orleans Parish in interceptions in 2002 with 10…Recorded 49 tackles, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, two touchdowns and 10 interceptions during his senior campaign…Came away with 649 kickoff return yards and scored two touchdowns.

Personal – Andre’ Girod Kelly was born on August 22, 1985 in New Orleans, La…Son of Andre’ Sr. and Linda Kelly…Majoring in Arts.

Kelly’s Career StatisticsYear Att. Yards Avg. Long 2004 3 55 18.3 21 Career 3 55 18.3 21

71 Drew KnightLS, 6-3, 255, Fr./RSBaton Rouge, La./Redemptorist High School

As a true freshman (2006) – Received a redshirt.

At Redemptorist – Received four letters in football under coach Sid Edwards…Was a member of a pair of state championship teams…Earned All-District honors and was

invited to play on the Baton Rouge All-Star game.Personal – Drew William Knight was born on November 23,

1986 in Baton Rouge, La… Son of Charlotte and Butch Knight… Has one sister named Allie… Majoring in Business Marketing.

86 Jared landrumTight End, 6-2, 245, Sr./3LDiberille, Miss./Diberille High School

As a junior (2006) – Started one game for the Colonels while playing in all of them.

As a sophomore (2005) – Started in every game for Nicholls.

As a true freshman (2004) – Played in four of the Colonels 10 games…Came away with one reception for 54 yards and

a touchdown against then No. 9 Northwestern State on Fox Sports Net…His touchdown catch was selected by ESPN as No. 10 on the Top 10 plays of the year in college football.

At Pearl River CC (2003) – Sat out due to an injury.At Diberille High School – Three-year letterwinner…Two-time

All-State and All-District…Selected as the MVP tight-end for the Miss. Gulf Coast in 2002…Selected to play in the 2002 North/South All-Star game…Awarded the Rocky Reid Scholarship for outstand-ing performance during the 2002 football campaign…Lettered in baseball for two seasons…Selected to a pro tryout with the Florida Marlins and Kansas City Royals in 2002…Recorded 34 catches for 440 yards and eight touchdowns during his three year career.

Personal – Jared Joseph Landrum was born on September 15, 1983 in Biloxi, Miss…Son of Kevin and Renee’ Landrum…Majoring in Secondary Education.

landrum’s Career StatisticsYear No. Yds. Avg. Long TD2004 1 54 54.0 54 12005 0 0 0 0 02006 0 0 0 0 0Career 1 54 54.0 54 1

37 Rance lasseigne RB, 5-8, 170, Jr./1L Raceland, La./Southeastern Louisiana

As a sophomore (2006) - Played in six games on special teams. Will make the move from free safety to running back in 2007.

At Southeastern Louisiana – Received a redshirt.

At South Lafourche High School – Rushed for over 1,000 yards as a junior and 900 yards as a senior…His final two years he caught a total of 43 passes for 830 yards and 14 touchdowns

Personal – Born on October 19, 1985… Son of Bud and Tamy Lasseigne… Majoring in Allied Health.

39 Gerard lawsonFB, 6’0, 235, Fr./HSNew Orleans, La./John Curtis High School

At John Curtis – Played for head coach J.T. Curtis and won four consecutive dis-trict titles and went to the state champion-ship all four years walking away with two championships.

Personal - Gerard A. Lawson was born on October 17, 1984 in New Orleans, La… He is the son of Michael and Loraine Spindel… Has a younger sister named Michelle… Served in the Marines for four years after he graduated from high school before attending Nicholls… Majoring in Govern-ment.

29 Kenny lewis DB, 6’1, 180, Fr./RS Geismar, La./Dutchtown High School

As a true freshman (2006) – Received a redshirt.

At Dutchtown High School- Prepped under Coach Benny Saia at Dutchtown High School … All-district selection as a senior … Posted 44 tackles and three sacks, along with averaging 32.9 yards on

18 kickoff returns … One of the fastest players in Louisiana finishing in fourth place in the 100 meter dash his junior season.

Personal – Kenny Lewis was born on October 10, 1987 in Baton Rouge, La… Son of Shonda and Kenny Lewis Sr… Has one sister named Delacy… Majoring in Business Administration.

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22 Akeem MillsDB, 5’10, 170, Jr./TRNew Orleans, La./Mississippi State/Brother Martin High School

At Mississippi State (2004-05) – Played on special teams his freshman season and was a backup in the Bulldog secondary…sat out his sophomore campaign.

At Brother Martin – Played and letter four years for the Crusaders under head

coach Wade Keiser. Personal – Akeem Rahsaan Mills was born on May 28, 1986 in

New Orleans, La… Son of Connie Galloway and Russell Mills… Majoring in General Studies.

98 quenton MimsDL, 5’11, 285, So./1LBoni Fay, Florida/Vernon High School

As a true freshman (2006) – Played in five games… Recorded four assisted tack-les and recovered one fumble.

At Vernon – Played for Jeff Webb at Ver-non… Led the Yellow Jackets to the play-offs his junior and senior seasons and was a catalyst on three district championship

teams… Was an all-state selection in his junior campaign and all-conference pass rusher in his senior season… Averaged 4.6 sacks a game while recording eight tackles a game in his senior year… Also competed in weight lifting.

Personal – Carliss Quenton Mims was born on December 24, 1987 in Bay Minette, Alabama… Son of Pearl and Harrison Mims… Has a brother named Trey and sister named Tereza… Majoring in Elementary Education.

Mims’ Career StatisticsYear UT AT Tot. TFL Sack INT FF FR2006 0 4 4 0 0 0 0 1Career 0 4 4 0 0 0 0 1

42 Jesse MonteroLB, 5-9, 188, Fr./HSPuincourtville, La./Assumption High School

At Assumption – Played for Don Tor-res all four years at Assumption… Was a part of two district runner-up teams for the Mustangs… Named second team All-District his senior season.

Personal – Jesse Drew Montero was born on December 5, 1987… Nickname is ‘Turtle’… Son of Hilda and Andrew Montero… Has one brother named Juston… Majoring in General Studies.

9 Vincent MontgomeryQB, 6-0, 185, Jr./2LKingsville, Texas/H.M. King High School

As a sophomore (2006) – Started all but three games for the Colonels in 2006… Was second on the team in rushing with 408 yards on 109 carries… Had a career long run of 38 yards… Scored two touch-downs and averaged 3.7 yards a carry…

Completed 21 of his 49 pass attempts for 358 yards and two touch-downs… Had a career long completion of 56 yards… Was named SLC Player of the Week after leading the Colonels to a come from behind victory at Texas State on Fox Sports Southwest.

As a freshman (2005) – Saw action in four games…Worked behind Yale Vannoy and is slated to be the starter this season…Rushed 11 times for 40 yards with two touchdowns.

At H.M. King – Three three sport athlete played both quarterback and defensive back…Received numerous accolades during his play-ing career…Finished with 21 rushing touchdowns and 800 yards passing…Also recorded 98 tackles, eight interceptions in his senior season.

Personal – Vincent Edward Montgomery was born on April 16, 1987 in Kingsville, Texas…Son of Allyn and Nancy…Has two broth-ers and a sister…Majoring in Computer Science.

Montgomery’s Career Statistics Rushing PassingYear GS GP Att. Yards Avg. Lng TD Att/Com/Int Yards TD2005 0 4 11 34 3.1 10 2 0/0/0 0 02006 8 9 109 408 3.7 38 2 49/21/3 358 2Career 8 13 120 442 3.7 38 4 49/21/3 358 2

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19 Collin MooreDB, 5’9, 175, Sr./1LBartow, Florida/University of South Florida

As a junior (2006) – Participated on Special Teams for the Colonels.

At South Florida (2005) – Received a redshirt.

At Ellsworth CC (2003-04) – As a fresh-man, recodrded 40 tackles and interecepted

four passes while breaking up five passes. Also returned kickoffs. In his sophomore campaign, he made 45 tackles, picked off four passes with one going for a touchdown. Also had eight pass breakups.

Personal – Collin Moore was born on March 29, 1984 in Bartow, Florida… Son of Sandra Thomas and Audley Moore… Has two sister named Nicole and Alahlia… Majoring in General Studies with a concentration in Sociology.

7 Kareem MooreDB, 6’2, 203, Sr./1LOkolona, Miss./Ole Miss/Itawamba CC

As a junior (2006) – Was named SLC Newcomer of the Year after racking up 35 solo tackles, 33 assisted, three pass break-ups, one interception and one forced fum-ble… Was third on the team in tackles… Recorded a career high 15 tackles against Nebraska.

At Itawamba CC – As a sophomore he was selected as a JUCO All-American as a defensive back… Led the Indians to the Missis-sippi Junior College Playoffs in 2005.

At Ole Miss (2003) – As a true freshman he redshirted, then as a freshman started five games as a defensive back.

Personal – Kareem Moore was born on August 13, 1984 in Tupelo, Mississippi… Son of Lorene and Halray Moore… Has two brothers that are named Tyrone Daren and another named Tyrone Moore… Has a sister named Tanzy… Majoring in Psychology.

Moore’ Career StatisticsYear UT AT Tot. TFL Sack INT FF FR2006 35 33 68 1 0 1 1 0 Career 35 33 68 1 0 1 1 0

26 lance MooreDB, 6’1, 190, Jr./TR

Leakesville, Miss./Southern Miss/Greene County High School

At Southern Miss (2004-05) - Saw lots of action on special teams at Southern Miss… Contributed on defense in the sec-ondary last season.

At Greene County High School - Helped lead his team to a state champi-

onship in his senior campaign… Holds the Mississippi state high school record for most interceptions (15) in a season with Steve McNair… Snagged 10 interceptions his junior season at Greene County… Was all-state twice in high school.

Personal – Born on March 28, 1986… Son of Percy and Dora Molten… Majoring in Business Administration.

33 Zack MorganRB, 5-9, 190, Jr./2LMarianna, Fla./Marianna High School

As a sophomore (2006) – Started and played in all 11 games for the Colonels… Racked up 60 carries and 397 yards… Scored two touchdowns… Averaged 6.6 yards per carry… Longest run of the season was 36 yards.

As a freshman (2005) – Played in a integral role in Nicholls triple option attack…Received action in every game…Rushed for 435 yards on 57 carries (7.6 ypg) with four touchdowns…First career 100-yard contest came against Sam Houston State on Oct. 15…Ran for 101 yards on nine carries with a touchdown…For his efforts, he was named to the All-SLC honorable mention team…Also took home All-Academic accolades.

As a true freshman (2004) – Redshirted for the Colonels.At Marianna High School – Played for Coach Don Dowling at

Marianna High School…Rushed for 1,024 yards on 118 carries…On defense, he led his team in tackles with 118...Selected as Marianna’s offensive player of the year and made second team All-Big Bend.

Personal – Zach Morgan was born on January 26, 1986 in Marian-na, Fla…Son of Zach, Sr. and Lena Morgan…Majoring in Government.

Morgan’s Career StatisticsYear Att. Yards Avg. Long TD2005 57 435 7.6 46 42006 60 397 6.6 36 2Career 117 832 7.1 46 6

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60 Mark MurphyOL, 5’10, 232, Fr./RSLaPlace, La./St. Charles Catholic High School

As a freshman (2006) – Received a red-shirt.

At St. Charles Catholic – Played for Frank Monica for four years… Was a catalyst on two district championship teams and one squad that was state runners up… Was

an All-District, All- State, All-Metro, and All-River Parish First Team selection his senior season.

Personal - Mark Anthony Murphy was born on October 1, 1987… Son of Giselle and Mike Murphy… Has an older brother, Michael, a younger brother, Matthew, and a younger sister, Mad-eline… Majoring in Geomatics.

85 Christopher NobleDE, 6-4, 245, Jr./1LZachary, La./Redemptorist High

As a sophomore (2006) – Played in all 11 games while starting 10 of them… Recorded 14 tackles and 16 assisted stops… Had five tackles for a loss and three sacks.

As a freshman (2005) – Saw action in seven games…Finished with four tackles.

At Redemptorist – Played for Sid Edwards and won a pair of state championships…As a senior was a honorable mention All-State selection…Played as a tight end and also was a member of a state championship basketball team.

Personal – Christopher James Noble was born on August 8, 1986 in Baton Rouge, La…Son of Bertell and Pat Noble…Has one sister, Bertell…Majoring in Business Administration.

Noble’s Career StatisticsYear UT AT Tot. TFL Sack INT FF FR2005 2 2 4 0 0 0 0 02006 14 16 30 5 3 0 0 0 Career 16 18 34 5 3 0 0 0

30 Jordan OgletreeDB, 5’10, 190, So./1LHouston, Texas/Langham Creek High School

As a freshman (2006) – Played in 8 of the Colonels’ 11 contests... Served as a backup on defense and contributed on special teams.

As a true freshman (2005) – Received a redshirt

At Langham Creek High School – Played for Coach Mack Wilson at Langham Creek High School earning All district honors as a defensive back as well as receiver…This past season Jordan record-ed 90 tackles with one interception and 5 passes broken up…. He is the brother of former Colonel safety Joseph Ogletree.

Personal – Jordan Louis Ogletree was born August 20, 1987 in Houston, Texas… Son of John and Evelyn Ogletree… Has two brothers named Joe, who played at Nicholls, and Johnny and a sister Lambreni… Majoring in Marketing.

3 Michael OkoronkwoWide Receiver, 6-4, 215, Sr./3LNew Orleans, La./McMain High School

As a junior (2006) – Started and played in all 11 games at wide receiver… Hauled in a team high 15 passes for 278 yards and two touchdowns… Had a career long reception of 45 yards… Averaged 18.5 yards a catch… Carried the ball once for

14 yards.As a sophomore (2005) – Saw action in eight games for Nich-

olls…Ended season with eight catches for 108 yards…Best individ-ual performance came in the NCAA Division I-AA playoffs against Furman where he hauled in two passes for 50 yards.

As a true freshman (2004) – Played in five games for the Colo-nels…Came away with three receptions for 54 yards…Averaged 18.0 a catch and 10.8 yards a game…His longest catch was for 25 yards against North Dakota State.

At McMain High School – Four-year letterwinner…Played both wide receiver and defensive back his senior season…Recorded 20 tackles, one sack and one interception as a senior…Came away with 20 receptions for 407 yards and four touchdowns as a senior.

Personal – Michael Chikwendo Okoronkwo was born on December 30, 1986 in New Orleans, La…Son of Josephine Oko-ronkwo…Majoring in Pre-Pharmacy.

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Okoronkwo’s Career Statistics Receiving RushingYear No. Yds. Avg. Long Att. Yards Avg. Long TD 2004 3 54 18.0 25 1 6 6.0 6 02005 8 108 13.5 40 0 0 0 0 02006 15 278 18.5 45 1 14 14.0 14 0Career 26 440 16.9 45 2 20 10.0 14 0

93 Solomon OnaDL, 6’1, 300, Jr./TRBaker, La./Mississippi State/Baker High School

At Mississippi State (2005-06) - Spent the previous two seasons at Mississippi State… Served as a backup to the defen-sive line.

At Baker - Played both ways in high school at Baker… Started three consecu-

tive seasons for the Buffaloes… Did not play on the defensive side of the ball until his senior campaign… Named first team all-state and all-district at offensive guard and honorable mention defensive tackle his senior season… Was a second team all-state offensive guard selection his junior season… Named to the all-state academic team as a senior in 2004.

Personal – Solomon Ona was born on October 11, 1986 in Baton Rouge, La… Son of Judie and Solomon Ona Sr… Majoring in Buisness.

70 Baylor OrdoyneOL, 6-2, 250, So./1LHouma, La./H.L. Bourgeois High School

As a true freshman (2006) – Played in eight games… Recorded five solo tackles and seven assisted stops… Had one tackle for a loss and one sack… Is slated to play on the offensive line in 2007.

At H.L. Bourgeois – Lettered in three sports…Was an honorable mention All-District selection as a fresh-man…During his senior season he was a Second Team All-District pick and a First All-Region selection.

Personal – Baylor James Ordoyne was born February 27, 1987 in Thibodaux, La… Son of Timmy and Cidney Ordoyne… Has one older brother named Blake… Majoring in General Studies

Ordoyne’s Career StatisticsYear UT AT Tot. TFL Sack INT FF FR2006 5 7 12 1 1 0 0 0 Career 5 7 12 1 1 0 0 0

28 Kenny Owens DB, 5’10, 175, So./1L Theodore, Ala./Theodore High School

As a true freshman (2006) – Played in four games… Recorded one assisted tackle.

At Theodore High School- A Second-Team All-Region selection as a senior … Finished the 2005 season with 67 tackles, three interceptions, five forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and 14 pass break-

ups … A star track-athlete placing third in the state of Alabama in the 100 meter dash and second in the 55 meter dash.

Personal – Kenneth Lamar Owens was born on March 19, 1988 in Mobile, Alabama… Son of the late Shirley and Lucious… Has six brothers named Joesph, Anthony, Terrence, Eirc, Brandon and Lucious Jr. and four sisters named Quita, Tisha, Tiffany, and LaToya… Majoring in Accounting.

Owens’ Career StatisticsYear UT AT Tot. TFL Sack INT FF FR2006 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 Career 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0

45 Ivan PerryLinebacker, 6-0, 215, Jr./2LNew Orleans, La./West Jefferson High School

As a sophomore (2006) – Played in eight games for the Colonels… Registered three solo tackles and had eight assisted tackles… Had one tackle for a loss.

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redshirt.As a true freshman (2004) – Saw limited action as a backup on

the Colonels defensive squad…Played in four of the Colonels 10 games…Recorded five total tackles, four solos and one assisted…Came away with one tackle for a loss.

At West Jefferson High School – Played for coach Hank Tierney at West Jefferson High School, whose team went 10-1 winning the district championship…Recorded 80 stops, five sacks and 16 tackles for losses…Selected to the All-District team…Selected to play in the Jefferson-Orleans All-Star game.

Personal – Ivan Lamar Perry was born on December 16, 1985 in New Orleans, La… Son of Angela and Larry Ledet… Has three sisters named Aisha, Terrelyn, Tara, and a brother named Larry Jr… Majoring in Human Performance.

Perry’s Career StatisticsYear UT AT Tot. TFL Sack INT FF FR 2004 4 1 5 1 0 0 0 02006 3 8 11 1 0 0 0 0Career 7 9 16 2 0 0 0 0

69 Cody PrejeanOffensive Line/Deep Snapper, 5-11, 265, So./1LNapoleonville, La./Assumption High School

As a sophomore (2006) – Played in four games for the Colonels as a defensive backup and participated in all games as a deep snapper on special teams.

As a freshman (2005) - Was a backup offensive lineman/deep snapper.

As a true freshman (2004) – Redshirted for the Colonels.As Assumption High School – Two-year letterwinner…Selected

to the All-District team…Voted to the Academic All-State team.Personal – Cody James Prejean was born on March 31, 1986

in Thibodaux, La…Son of Carl and Angelle Prejean…Majoring in Nursing.

Prejean’s Career StatisticsYear UT AT Tot. TFL Sack INT FF FR 2005 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 02006 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 Career 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0

31 Isaiah Randolph DB, 5’11, 180, Fr./RSFrederick, Maryland/Walkersville High School

As a true freshman (2006) – Received a redshirt.

At Walkersville – Was a major catalyst for the Lions playoff run in 2004 and a 6-5 finish… Named All-Conference and All-County in 2004.

Personal – Isaiah Alexander Randolph was born July 29, 1988

in Frederick, Maryland… Son of Denise and Charles Johnson… Has two siblings named Charles Johnson III and Jordan Johnson… Majoring in Culinary Arts.

90 Zac Reddix DE, 6’2, 215, So./1L Prairieville, La./Dutchtown High School

As a true freshman (2006) – Played in seven games as a true freshman on defense while playing all contests on special teams… Made three solo stops along with four assisted.

At Dutchtown High School- Played for Coach Benny Saia at Dutchtown High School … Selected First-Team All-District … Hampered by a back injury early on his senior year … Played in the final three games of the season, and posted 19 tackles, three sacks and caused two fumbles … Comes from a solid football family where his father Robert was an all-conference safety at Grambling.

Personal – Zacchaeus Reddix was born on October 1, 1987 in Prairieville, La… Son of Netta Baker and Robert Reddix… Majoring in Business Finance.

Reddix’s Career StatisticsYear UT AT Tot. TFL Sack INT FF FR 2006 3 4 7 0 0 0 0 0 Career 3 4 7 0 0 0 0 0

89 Alex RomeroPK, 5-7, 175, Sr./2LDes Allemands, La./LSU/Hahnville High School

As a junior (2006) – Converted seven of his 10 field goal attempts and was a per-fect 24-of-24 with his PAT opportunities… Led the team in scoring with 45 points…Hit a career long 45-yarder against South Dakota State.

As a sophomore (2005) – Had an outstanding season…Hit a pair of key field goals to help lift Nicholls past then No. 5-ranked Texas State in overtime…Went 8-of-12 kicking field goals…Longest was a 44-yarder…Second on the team in points with 51.

As a freshman (2003) – Was a squad member on LSU’s National Championship team…Dressed out for the Sugar Bowl against Okla-homa.

At Hahnville – Played for Lou Valdin…Was a letterwinner in three sports including baseball and soccer…Was the Special Teams Player of the Year in the River Parishes and earned All-Academic honors.

Personal – Alexandre Romero was born on June 25, 1985 in New Orleans, La…Son of Alexandre Sr. and Aurora Romero…Has two sisters, Ariel and Andre… Engaged to Lindsey Yochim… Majoring in Education.

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Romero’s Career Statistics Year FGM-FGA Pct. PAT Lng Points2005 8-12 66.7 27-31 44 512006 7-10 70.0 24-24 45 45Career 15-22 68.2 51-55 45 96

82 Ross SchexnayderKicker, 5-11, 188, So./1LHouma, La./H.L. Bourgeois High School

As a sophomore (2006) – Received a redshirt.

As a freshman (2005) – Saw limited action…Went 1-for-3 kicking field goals and 4-of-5 kicking PATs.

At H.l. Bourgeois – Lettered in multiple sports…Also played as a wide receiver for coach Randy Boquet…Won numerous accolades in all his disciplines…In his final season he caught 25 passes for 420 yards and four touch-downs and went 11-for-14 kicking field goals…Longest kick was a 45-yarder.

Personal – Ross Anthony Schexnayder was born on Oct. 29, 1986 in Houma, La…Son of Denis and Marie…Has two brothers and sisters…Majoring in Secondary Education.

Schexnayder’s Career Statisticsyear FGM-FGA Pct. PAT lng Points2005 1-3 33.3 4-5 34 7Career 1-3 33.3 4-5 34 7

50 Matt SchultheisLB, 6’0, 225, Jr./HSGretna, La./John Curtis High School

As a sophomore (2006) - Walked on in spring and participated in spring drills.

As a true freshman (2005) – Did not participate in football.

At John Curtis – Prepped under head coach JT Curtis… Helped lead the Patriots to four district titles and four state champi-

onship appearances while walking away with two.Personal – Born September 13, 1986 in Kenner, La… Son of

Janine Desoto and David Schultheis… Has two older siblings: Noel and Christie… Majoring in General Studies.

66 Devin Sherman OL, 5’10, 290, So./HSPrairieville, La./Dutchtown High School

As a sophomore (2006) - Walked on in spring and participated in spring drills.

As a true freshman (2005) – Walked on this past spring and participated in spring drills. At Dutchtown – Prepped under Ben-ny Saia at Dutchtown… Was the starting

left tackle for the Griffins’ District Championship run in 2005…. The Griffins went 9-3 that season… Was named First Team All-District and First Team All-Parish in 2005.

Personal – Devin Wayne Sherman was born on March 10, 1987 in Baton Rouge, La... Son of Angie and Ken Sherman… Has one sis-ter named Summer… Majoring in Seconday Education.

96 Jarvis Sigler DE, 6’4, 225, Fr./RS Mobile, Ala./McGill Toolen High School

As a true freshman (2006) – Received a redshirt

At McGill Toolen High School- Played for Coach Steve Savarese at McGill-Toolen High School … In his first year of playing football, he had 41 tackles, two sacks and

one interception … Voted team captain … Runs the 40-yard dash in 4.6 seconds.

Personal – Jarvis Sigler was born on June 10, 1988 in Mobile, Ala-bama… Son if Virginia and Freddie Sigler… Majoring in Government.

18 Jamal SimmonsDB, 6’1, 185, So./1LNew Orleans, La./Karr High School

As a freshman (2006) – Played in seven games as a backup to the second-ary and played every contest on special teams… Racked up one solo tackle, two assisted tackles, two pass breakups, and recovered a fumble.

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As a true freshman (2005) – Received a redshirt.At Karr High School – Played for Coach Jabar Jaloo at Karr

High School earning first team All- District; All-Metro; and All-Westbank…As a senior Jamall had 50 receptions for 979 yards and 10 TDs… He also played basketball and ran track.

Personal – Jamal Simmons was born on May 29, 1987 in New Orleans, La… Son of Shelia and Terrence Simmons… Has a brother named Terrence Jr…Majoring in Biology.

Simmons’ Career Statisticsyear UT AT Tot. TFl Sack INT FF FR 2006 1 2 3 0 0 0 0 1 Career 1 2 3 0 0 0 0 1

49 Garrick Spain LB, 6’0, 205, So./1L Franklin, La./Hanson Memorial High School

As a true freshman (2006) – Played in all 11 games on special teams and served as a backup on defense… Recorded 12 solo stops and five assisted… had two tackles for a loss and registered one sack.

At Hanson Memorial High School- Prepped under Coach Richard Sandusky at Hanson Memorial High School … Named District MVP … First-Team All-State Defensive Player of the Year … During his senior season, recorded 99 tackles, 10 tackles for a loss, five forced fumbles, six sacks and also rushed for 1, 002 yards as a running back … As a junior, had 130 tackles with 15 tackles for a loss along with five sacks and three intercep-tions.

Personal – Garrick Spain was born on December 8, 1987 in New Iberia, La… Son of Wanda and Willy Stansbury… Has two older brothers named Glenn and Grant Madison… Majoring in Business Management.

Spain’s Career Statisticsyear UT AT Tot. TFl Sack INT FF FR 2006 12 5 17 2 1 0 0 0 Career 12 5 17 2 1 0 0 0

91 Jordan StoneDL, 6’1, 280, Sr./1LChicago, Illinois/Mesa CC

As a junior (2006) – Played in all 11 games for the Colonels…Recorded 24 total tackles that included 2.5 for a loss… Also notched one sack and broke up a pass.

At Mesa CC – Started and played in every game in his freshman and sopho-more seasons.

Personal – Jordan A. Stone was born on April 2, 1981 in Chi-cago, Illinois… Son of Murl and Theresa Stone… Has two brothers named Alex and Damian Stone… Served in the United States Navy from 1999-2003 with tours around the world including a stint in Iraq… Majoring in History.

Jordan’s Career Statisticsyear UT AT Tot. TFl Sack INT FF FR 2006 9 15 24 2.5 1 0 0 0Career 9 15 24 2.5 1 0 0 0

95 Daun Thompson DL, 6’1, 290, Jr./TRHallsville, Texas/Trinity Valley C.C.

At Trinity Valley C.C. - Played the last two seasons at Trinity Valley Com-munity College… As a sophomore, led the defensive line with 50 tackles, three forced fumbles, seven sacks and 11 tackles for losses… Named an honorable mention of SWJCFC in 2006.

At Hallsville - Was a first team all-district and second team all-state performer in high school at Halls-ville… A Texas Globe Scholar at Hallsville.

Personal – Daun Antonio Thompson was born on May 24, 1987 in Longview, Texas… Son of Cynthia and Archie Thompson… Has a twin brother named Shaun and a another set of twin siblings named Archie Jr. and Dorothy… Majoring in Physical Education.

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46 Grant Thorne RB, 5’11, 195, Sr./1L San Pedro, Calif./Long Beach CC

As a junior (2006) – Played in all 11 games as a running back and kick return specialist… Carried the ball 35 times 239 yards with his longest run of the season of 49 yards coming against Nebraska… Averaged 6.8 yards per carry… Returned seven punts for 22 yards and two kicks fo4 14 yards.

At Long Beach CC- Rushed for 589 yards and had 20 recep-tions for 212 yards and six touchdowns as a sophomore … Led Long Beach City College to the 2004 and 2005 Mission Conference Championship … Also an exceptional special teams player and kick returner … Very strong academically posting a 3.2 GPA earning the Governor’s Scholarship Award and Gold Seal Bearer for academic achievements.

Personal – Born December 30, 1985… Son of Cheryl Gardner and Thomas Thorne… Stepson of Randy Gardner… Majoring in Sports Science.

Thorne’s Career Statistics Rushing KickYear Att. Yards Avg. Long TD Ret. Yards Avg. Long TD2006 35 239 6.8 49 0 9 36 4.0 10 0Career 35 239 6.8 49 0 9 36 4.0 10 0

88 Kyle TizzardPK, 5-7, 160, Fr./RSMetairie, La./Destrehan High School

As a true freshman (2006) – Received a redshirt.

At Destrehan High School – Lettered in soccer and football…Was a member of numerous All-District, All-Parish and All-Metro teams in both sports….He went 15-of-21 kicking field goals as a senior.

Personal – Born October 10, 1986 in Metairie, Louisiana… Son of Beryl and Kenny… Has a brother, Justin, and a sister, Heather… Majoring in Accounting.

32 Joseph TobiasRB, 5-11, 220, Sr./1LTangipahoa, La./Southwest Miss. CC

As as senior (2006) - Received a redshirt.As a junior (2005) – Started and

played in all 10 games for the Colonels…Led the team in rushing with 718 yards on 109 carries (71.8 ypg)…Set the school record for most rushing yards per carry with 6.6…For his efforts he picked up

All-SLC First Team honors and was named SLC Newcomer of the Year…Additionally, he was selected as a All-Louisiana First Team member…Top game came against Southeastern Louisiana when he rushed for 107 yards on 13 carries with two touchdowns.

At Southwest Mississippi CC – Two-year letterwinner…Selected to play in the 2004 All-Star game…Voted as the South Offensive MVP…Offensive Player of the Week…Two-time All-State selection…Rushed for 962 yards on 157 carries and five touch-downs during sophomore campaign.

At loranger High School – Four-year letterwinner…Two-time Player of the Week…All-District during junior and senior seasons…As a senior compiled 1500 yards and 22 touchdowns.

Personal – Joseph Tobias was born on February 25, 1985 in Independence, La…Son of JB and Bessie Bonds…Majoring in Physi-cal Education.

Tobias’s Career StatisticsYear Att. Yards Avg. Long TD2005 109 718 6.6 56 7Career 109 718 6.6 56 7

13 ladarius WebbDB, 5’11, 206, Jr./TROpelika, Alabama/Southern Miss/Beauregard High School

At Southern Miss - Was known at Southern Miss for his hard hitting style of play… Finished sixth on the team in tackles his sophomore season with 55… Led the team in pass breakups with five… Played in all 12 games as a freshman for

the Golden Eagles.At Beauregard - Prepped at Beauregard High School before

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attending Southern Miss… Played both ways in high school, and was a two-time all-state selection.

Personal – Ladarius Webb was born on October 12, 1985… Son of Mary Renee Webb… Majoring in Business.

25 Terence WhitakerQB, 5’9, 170, Jr./TRGarland, Texas/Bethune-Cookman

At Bethune-Cookman – Served as a backup at quarterback for two seasons.

Personal – Terence Michael Whitaker was born on September 11, 1985… Son of Carolene and Tracey Whitaker… Father, Tracey, played at Arkansas State… Major-ing in General Studies.

21 Audie WilliamsRB, 5’10, 190, Fr./HSBaton Rouge, La./Bishop Sullivan High School

At Bishop Sullivan – Graduated in 2001… Played four years for the War-riors… As a senior was named Second Team All-District.

Personal – Audie James Williams was born September 3, 1982… Comes to Nicholls after serving four years in the Marines and a tour in Iraq… Son of Rox Anne and Perry Williams… Has four siblings named Harleigh, Austin, Erik, and Hannah… Majoring in Criminal Justice.

92 Austin WilliamsDL, 6-1, 240, So./1LBaton Rouge, La./St. Michael the Archangel High School

As a freshman (2006) – Served as a backup to the defensive line.

As a true freshman (2005) – Received a redshirt.

At St. Micheal’s- Was a three-year letter winner…Named the USMC Distinguished Athlete and was a team captain for both his football and wrestling squads as a senior…Took home All-District honors in each of his final two seasons.

Personal – Austin Williams was on born December 7, 1986 in Thibodaux, La… Son of Roxanne and Perry Williams… Majoring in Marketing.

44 yashua “lou” WillisLB, 5’11, 206, So./1LNapoleonville, La./Assumption High School

As a freshman (2006) – Played in eight of the Colonels’ 11 games... Recorded three solo stops and three assisted tackles.

At Assumption – Played for Don Tor-res… Helped lead the Mustangs to the state playoffs three consecutive seasons…

Was a three-time All-State selection at linebacker and a two time District 4-5A MVP… Named to the All-District squad all four sea-sons… Finished his career as the second leading all-time tackler in Mustang history with 508 tackles.

Personal – Yashua Willis was born on November 11, 1985 in Thibodaux, La… Son of Barbara and the late James Willis II… Has a brother named James Willis III and three sisters named Erica, Katasha, and Kisha Willis… Majoring in Government.

Willis’ Career Statisticsyear UT AT Tot. TFl Sack INT FF FR 2006 3 3 6 0 0 0 0 0 Career 3 3 6 0 0 0 0 0

2007 NewcomersA.J. CarterDT, 6-3, 285, Fr./HS Thibodaux, La./Thibodaux High School

At Thibodaux High School - Made 66 tackles, recorded three sacks, forced two fumbles and had four tackles for a loss in his only season playing football in 2006… Was named to the all-bayou region, all-parish and all-district teams his senior campaign… Played basketball for Thibodaux for three seasons before making the transition to the gridiron.

Andrew eddieDB, 6-0, 205, Jr./TR Okolona, Miss./Itawamba CC

At Itawamba CC - Highly thought of around the nation amongst junior college defensive backs… Had 80 tackles, three interceptions and four forced fumbles to his credit as a sophomore at Itawamba Community College… Was named junior college player of the week once during last season… Helped guide Itawamba to the Mississippi Junior College playoffs… Played high school football with current Colonel Kareem Moore.

Michael eggertonOL, 6-4, 305, Fr./HS Arlington, Tx./Burleson High School

At Burleson High School - Was a four year letter winner at Bur-leson High School… Played some defensive line as well… A two sport athlete that played center for the basketball team for three seasons… Anchored the offensive line during Burelson’s 2006 4-5 District Champion run… An all-state academic selection in 2006.

Harvey Haynes DE, 6-3, 230, Fr./HS Metairie, La./East Jefferson High School

At East Jefferson High School - Was a four year starter at East Jef-ferson High School for the Warriors… Named team MVP twice and was selected to the all-district team twice while playing for the War-riors… Was all-parish his senior season… Recorded 69 total tackles, had four sacks, and recovered two fumbles in 2006.

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Spenser langthorn OL, 6-3, 284, Fr./HS Kingwood, Tx./Kingwood High School

At Kingwood High School - A two year starter at Kingwood High School… Was second team all-district his junior and senior seasons… Earned three letters from participation with football… Named team captain his senior campaign… Recognized for his out-standing play by Texas Prep Xtra and was voted player of the week on one occasion.

Tyler McAffe QB, 6-3, 200, Fr./HS Victoria, Tx./Calhoun High School

At Calhoun High School - Rushed for 2,334 yards and 42 touch-downs during his senior season in 2006… Named district 30-4A MVP… Led the Sandcrabs to a 9-3 record as a senior, which was the school’s first winning season since 1991… Managed to score eight touchdowns and rush for 324 yards in a district contest in 2006.

Charles McDadeOL, 6-0, 298, Fr./HS Friendswood, Tx./Clear Brook High School

At Clear Brook High School - Named team captain his senior season for Clear Brook… Helped lead his team to a district champi-onship in 2004… A three year letter winner in football for the Wol-verines…Was communications president his senior season.

Thomas McGrewDT, 6-2, 280, Fr./HS Baton Rouge, La./Dutchtown High School

At Dutchtown High School - Lettered three years in football and one year in track… Was a major part of Dutchtown’s district runner-up team that finished 9-2 and made it to the state playoffs… Played in the U.S. Army Red-Stick bowl in Baton Rouge, La… Selected all-district and all-state in his junior and senior seasons… Served on the Student Council and was voted class vice president.

Kevin PersickLB, 6-2, 215, Fr./HS Zachary, La./Zachary High School

At Zachary High School - An all-district selection from 2004-06 and all-state in 2006… Voted MVP of district 6-4A for leading the Broncos to district runner-up honors in 2006 and to the state playoffs… Was a key contributor for the 2005 district championship squad that made it to the quarterfinals in the state playoffs.

Damian ReedLB, 6-0, 235, Fr./HS Houston, Tx./Blinn Community College

At Blinn Community College – Led the 2006 squad to an unde-feated (12-0) national championship… Was voted MVP of defense after he recorded 105 tackles in 2006… Notched 85 tackles in 2005.

Anri StewartLB, 6-1, 185, Fr./HS Plaquemine, La./Plaquemine High School

At Plaquemine High School - Recorded 126 tackles, 11 sacks and forced 16 fumbles his senior season for Plaquemine High School… Was a three year letter winner that was named to the all-parish squad three years consecutively… An all-district selection his junior and senior campaigns… Valedictorian of his class and a National Honor Roll Student.

Brandon WardOL, 6-3, 288, Fr./HS Conroe, Tx./Oak Ridge High School

At Oak Ridge High School - Started two seasons on the offensive line for Oak Ridge High School… Helped lead the War Eagles back to the playoffs in his senior season… A first team all-district selec-tion and first team all-county in 2006… Served as team captain his senior season… Won the Mike Watson Memorial Award for his out-standing play on the offensive line his senior campaign.

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Jay Thomas begins his fourth season as head coach at Nicholls State University and his 11th season overall on the Colonel staff.

Thomas came to Nicholls State from Southeast Missouri State, where he was defensive line coach from 1993-98. During his time as part of the Indian program, he directed a defensive line that was part of a nationally ranked defen-sive unit. He coached 11 All-Ohio Valley selections and he had two

defensive linemen selected Players of the Year in the OVC. For his career, Thomas has worked with 12 different players who earned All-Conference accolades along the defensive line.

Prior to his stint at Southeast Missouri State, Thomas worked for the Colonels and was part of a nationally ranked defense in two of his three seasons.

From 1988-89, Thomas worked as a graduate assistant at Louisiana State. At LSU, he was an assistant coach of lineback-ers and defensive line. He also handled all scouting of oppo-nents and video exchange and was part of the Tigers’ 1988 coaching staff that won the SEC Championship.

Thomas also served as an assistant football coach in the Hat-tiesburg Public Schools system for three seasons.

Thomas biggest accolades came in 2005 when he was named Southland Conference Coach of the Year and a finalist for the Eddie Robinson National Coach of the Year Award after leading Nicholls to a 6-4 overall record that included being SLC co-Champions and advancing to the NCAA Division I-AA playoffs for only the third time in school history where they dropped a heartbreaking 14-12 decision to eventual semifinal-ists, Furman.

Jay Thomas Head Coach/Special TeamsFourth Season

Originally from Baker, La., Thomas received his bachelor’s degree from Southern Miss. in 1988 in Athletic Administration and Coaching. He is the son of Larry Thomas, a 33-year coach-ing veteran of high school football. Larry spent 29 years at Baker (La.) High School.

Married to the former Jan Fairbanks, Thomas resides in Thi-bodaux with his wife and two daughters Hannah (7) and Haley (5).

Thomas At a GlanceResponsibilities: ................................... Head Coach/Special TeamsBorn: ................ October 18, 1960 (will turn 47 during the season)Hometown: .................................................................... Baker, La.Parents Names: ...................................... Larry and Annette ThomasWife: ........... Married the former Jan Fairbanks on August 17, 1993Children: ......................................................Hannah (7), Haley (4)Education: .................................................Baker (La.) High School Attended Southwest Mississippi Junior College University of Southern Mississippi (B.S. in Athletic Administration and Coaching, 1988)

Coaching Experience:2004-pres.: ........................Nicholls State University (Head Coach)1999-2003: ...........Nicholls State University (assistant head coach, ...........................................defensive coordinator, defensive line.)1993-99: .........Southeast Missouri State University (defensive line)1990-93: ........................Nicholls State University (defensive ends)1988-89: ................. Louisiana State University (graduate assistant)1986-88: .........Hattiesburg (Miss.) Public Schools (assistant coach)

Recruiting Areas: ..................................Baton Rouge/New OrleansHobbies: ..................................................Fishing, hunting and golf

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H.T. Kinney begins his fourth season as offensive coordinator and embarks on his sixth season overall with the Colonels. Kinney came to south Louisiana from Hofstra Univer-sity on Long Island where he spent two seasons coaching the Pride’s run-ning backs. The 2006 campaign will mark Kinney’s 17th season as a col-legiate coach.

Prior to making the move to Hofstra, Kinney spent seven seasons at Liberty University. At Liberty, the

Illinois native worked with the Flames’ defensive ends, tight ends, running backs and offensive linemen, spending three seasons (1997-99) coaching LU’s offensive line. Before making the move to Virginia, Kinney spent two seasons at Wagner College in New York, tutoring the Seahawks’ secondary and special teams. His experience also includes a two-year stint in Italy, working in both Bologna and Tolentino. His initial taste of coaching came in 1988 when he spent a season working as a part-time assistant coach at Monmouth Col-lege in Illinois.

A graduate of Wisconsin-Platteville in 1988 with a degree in health and physical education, Kinney was a four-year starter at quarterback for the Pioneers. He went on to earn a master’s degree in education from Wagner in 1993.

H.T. KinneyOffensive Coordinator/QuarterbacksWisconsin-Plattevile ‘88 • Sixth Season

Kinney At a GlanceResponsibilities: ..................... Offensive Coordinator/QuarterbacksBorn: ..................August 27, 1966 (Will turn 41 during the season)Hometown: ............................................................ Monmouth, Ill.Parents Names: ....................................... Harold & Colleen KinneyWife: ................................... Married the former Christine RichardChildren: .................................................. Colby (13), Christian (5)Education: ......................Monmouth High School (Monmouth, Ill.)Wisconsin-Platteville (B.S. in Health & Physical Education, 1988).....................................Wagner College (M.S. in Education, 1993)Playing Experience: . Wisconsin-Platteville (1984-88, Quarterback)

Coaching Experience: 2004-pres.: ..............................Nicholls State University (Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks)2002-2003: ................... Nicholls State University (Running Backs)2000-2002: ............................. Hofstra University (Running Backs) 1993-2000: Liberty University (Running Backs, Tight Ends, Offensive Line and Defensive Ends.)1991-1993: ..........Wagner College (Secondary and Special Teams)1989-1991: ........................................Bologna and Tolentino, Italy1988-1989: ..........................Monmouth College (Assistant Coach)Recruiting Areas: ....Houston, Texas and Terrebonne and Lafourche ParishHobbies: ................................................................................. Golf

Kinney is married to the former Christine Richard and resides in Thibodaux. The couple has one daughter, Colby (13) and one son, Christian (4).

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ellis At a GlanceResponsibilities: .......................................... Defensive CoordinatorBorn: .............................................January 25, 1980 (27 years old)Hometown: ........................................................ Blue Ridge, Miss.Parents Names: ............. Dorothy Ellis, Sammy Lee Ellis (Deceased)Education: ..............................Stringer High School, Stringer, Miss. ............................................. Nicholls State University (B.S., 2003)Playing Experience: ................................. Nicholls State University .......................................................... (1998-2002, defensive back)

Coaching Experience:2004-present: ......................Nicholls State University (linebackers)2002-2003: ..................Nicholls State University (defensive backs)Recruiting Areas: .....................Houston, New Orleans, MississippiHobbies: .......................................Watching Football and relaxing.

Steve ellisDefensive CoordinatorNicholls State ‘02 • Fourth Season

A former collegiate player at Nicholls State University, Steve Ellis enters his second season as defensive coordinator and fourth season as a fulltime coach for the Colonels.

The Stringer, Miss., native became one of the youngest defen-sive coordinators in the country when he was named to the position prior to spring drills in 2006 and guided the Colonels to conference tops in scoring defense and pass

defense. Nicholls finished the 2006 season second in total defense.

He played for three seasons for the Colonels as a defensive back, before sitting out his senior season after suffering a knee injury during the fourth game of the 2002 campaign against Southern University. While with the Colonels, Ellis was named to the Southland Conference Team all three seasons he played and registered over 200 career tackles for the Colonels.

The 26-year old is currently single and resides in Thibodaux.

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Kent KeithRunning BacksSouthwest Baptist ‘86 • Fourth Season

Keith At a GlanceResponsibilities: ................................................................................ Running BackBorn: ......................................................................February 5, 1962 (45 years old) Hometown: ..........................................................................................Tulsa, Okla.Parents Names: ................................................................. Gene & Josephine KeithEducation: ...........................................Tulsa Memorial High School (Tulsa, Okla.) Southwest Baptist University (B.S. in Health & Physical Education, 1985) Southwest Baptist University (M.S. in Education, 1990)Playing Experience: .........Southwest Baptist University (1983-85, Offensive Line)

Coaching Experience: 2005-Present: ................ Nicholls State University (Running Backs)2004-2005: ...........................................Nicholls State University (Offensive Line)2000-2004: .................................................... Independence Community College (Head Football Coach & Athletic Director)1998-2000: Tabor College (Assistant Head Coach, Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks)1997-1998: ........Sue Bennett College (Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks)1996-1997: ................................................................Kansas Wesleyan University (Recruiting Coordinator/Defensive Coordinator and Secondary)1992-1995: ....................................Kemper Military Junior College (Head Coach)1991-1992: .............. Blackburn College (Defensive Coordinator and Secondary)1990-1991: .Southern Arkansas (Special Teams Coordinator and Running Backs) 1989-1990: ...................................Southwest Baptist University (Running Backs)1988-1989: ....................Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College (Wide Receiver) 1987-1988: ................................ Shiloh Christian School (Head Baseball Coach) 1986-1987: .................................. Eastwood Baptist High School (Offensive Line)Recruiting Areas: ........................ Houston, South Texas and Texas Junior Colleges Hobbies: ...................................................................... Golf and Watching Movies

Kent Keith begins his fourth season as running backs coach with the Colo-nels and his fourth season overall after spending the 2004 season coaching the offensive line.

Keith came to south Louisiana from Independence Community College where he spent four seasons as the head football coach and director of athletics.

Prior to making the move to Inde-pendence, Keith spent three seasons at Tabor College in Hillsboro, Kan.,

as the assistant head coach. Before making the move to Kansas, Keith spent one season at Sue Bennett College in London, Kentucky, coaching as offensive coordinator. His experience also includes coaching at Kansas Wesleyan University, Kemper Military Junior College, Blackburn College, Southern Arkansas University, South-west Baptist University and Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College. His initial taste of coaching came in 1986 as he spent a season working as a line coach at Eastwood Baptist High School in Tulsa, Okla.

A graduate of Southwest Baptist University in 1986 with a degree in health and physical education, Keith was an offensive lineman for the Bearcats. He went on to earn a master’s degree in education from Southwest Baptist University in 1990.

Keith is single and resides in Thibodaux.

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Jeremy Atwell enters his second season as the linebackers coach and his third year overall with the Colonels football staff. Atwell, who spent the past four years as the defensive coordinator at Thibodaux High School, first joined the Nich-olls staff as the defensive end coach in 2001.

A native of Tulsa, Okla., Atwell wrapped up a distinguished play-ing career at Southeast Missouri State in 1999 as he was named First Team All-Ohio Valley as a lineback-

er, leading the Indians and the OVC in both tackles and tackles for a loss. He arrived in Cape Girardeau in January of 1998 after spending two seasons at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College in his home state. At NEO, Atwell earned second-team all-conference accolades as a linebacker after making the move from strong safety his freshman season.

After winding up his playing career, Atwell spent a year working with the SEMO program as a student coach. Included in his responsibilities were coaching the Indians’ secondary and coordinating weekly film exchange. He also coordinated the walk-on program and graded and evaluated recruits on film.

Atwell and his wife Cindy have a son, Christian (4), and a daughter, Callie-Claire (1).

Colonels Assistant CoachesJeremy AtwellLinebackersMissouri State ‘99 • Second Season

Atwell At a GlanceResponsibilities: ...........................................................Linebackers Born: ..................................................May 14, 1978 (29 years old)Hometown: ......................................................... Tulsa, Oklahoma Parents Names: ............................................Dianne and Jerry GossWife: ..........................................Married the former Cindy AdamsChildren: ...............................................Christian (5) and Callie (2)Education: ..............................Catoosa High School (Catoosa, Ok.).................Southeast Missouri State (B.S. in General Studies, 2000)Playing Experience: ................Southeast Missouri State 1998-1999 ................................................................................... (Linebacker)....................................Northeastern Oklahoma A&M (1996-1997)

Coaching Experience: 2005-pres.: .........................Nicholls State University (Linebackers)2002-2005: .........Thibodaux High School (Defensive Coordinator)2001-2002: .................... Nicholls State University (Defensive End) 2000-2001: ..Southeast Missouri State (Graduate Assistant/Safeties)Recruiting Areas: .Baton Rouge and the River parishes of LouisianaHobbies: ....Golf, fishing, and spending time with his wife and children.

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Joshua Eargle begins his first season at Nicholls State after spending 2006 at Southern miss where he served as the assistant offensive line coach. Before Southern Miss in 2006, Eargle was the offensive line/recruiting coordinator at Ouachita Baptist in 2005, and held a graduate assistant position a Southern Miss from 2003-04.

Eargle lettered three years at the University of Memphis as an offensive lineman, and received the ‘Top Tiger Award’ his senior season. The ‘Top

Tiger Award’ is the highest honor a football player can receive at Memphis.

The Brownwood, Texas native was also a standout high school player as well, and in 1996 was named Defen-sive Player of the Year of District 15-4A and All-State in District 15-4A.

Eargle has a bachelor’s degree in exercise and sport science from the University of Memphis that he achieved in 2001,

Joshua eargleOffensive LineMemphis ‘01 • First Season

eargle At a GlanceResponsibilities: .......................................................Offensive LineBorn: ...............................................January 6, 1979 (28 years old)Hometown: ..........................................................Brownwood, Tx.Parents Names: ............................................................ Jacque KingWife: ..........................................Married the former Kristen JolleyChildren: ...............................................................................NoneEducation: ....... Sulphur Springs High School (Sulphur Springs, Tx.)University of Memphis (B.S. in Exercise and Sports Science, 2001)...................... Southern Miss (M.S. in Sports Administration, 2004)Playing Experience: .......... Memphis 1997-2001 (Offensive Guard)..................................... Lettered three seasons (1999, 2000, 2001).................................................. Awarded Top Tiger Award in 2001

Coaching Experience: 2007:....................................................... Nicholls State University ..........................................(Offensive Line/Recruiting Coordinator)2006:................................Southern Miss (Assistant Offensive Line)2005:...................................................Ouachita Baptist University ..........................................(Offensive Line/Recruiting Coordinator) 2003-04: ...........Southern Miss (Graduate Assistant/Offensive Line)Recruiting Areas: ............................. North Houston and East Texas Hobbies: ..........Golf and spending time with his family and friends

Ben KohringWide Receivers/Co-Special TeamsWestern State College ‘02 • Second Season

Kohring At a GlanceResponsibilities: ..... Wide Receivers/Co-Special Teams Coordinator Born: ..................August 27, 1966 (Will turn 41 during the season)Hometown: ......................................................... Twin Falls, IdahoParents Names: .........................................Karen and Gary KohringWife: ...................................................................................SingleChildren: ...............................................................................NoneEducation: ..........................Twin Falls High School (Twin Falls, ID)..........................Western State College (B.S. in Kinesiology , 2002)...................................Baker University (MA.E in Education, 2005)Playing Experience: ...... Western State College (1997-2001, Safety, ...........................................Cornerback, Punter and Kick Returner)

Coaching Experience: 2006-pres.: .............................................. Nicholls State University ............................ (Wide Receivers/Co-Special Teams Coordinator)2004-05: .........Baker University (Defensive Backs/Wide Receivers)2002-03: Western State College (Defensive Backs/Wide Receivers)Recruiting Areas: ..................................... South Western Louisiana Hobbies: ..........Family, Sports, Scuba Diving, Hunting, and Fishing

Ben Kohring enters his second season on the Colonels’ football coaching staff as the wide receivers coach and co-special teams coordinator.

Kohring comes to Nicholls after a two year stint at Baker University in Bald-win City, Kansas where in 2005 he was responsible for the defensive backs and punters. He also served as the junior var-sity defensive coordinator while oversee-ing all team travel plans and the progress of student-athletes in the classroom as the academic coordinator.

In his first year at Baker in 2004, Kohring coached wide receivers as well as coordinated the junior varsity offense. At Baker University, the Twin Falls, Idaho native finished his Masters of Arts in Education.

Kohring’s collegiate coaching career began where he played at Western State College in Gunnison, Colorado in 2002. As a player from 1997-2001, Kohring played safety, cornerback, returned kicks, and was a RMAC All-Conference Punter during his four years for the Mountaineers.

After his playing career was done in 2001, Kohring joined the coach-ing ranks of the Mountaineers as he oversaw the defensive backs in 2002 and the wide receivers in 2003. He was also responsible to team travel in

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and also has a masters in sports administration for Southern Miss that he earned in 2004.

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Kyle Acosta (Nicholls State) ................................2000-2001

Paul Alexander (Southeastern La.) ...........................1972-73

John Arms (Louisiana Lafayette) ..............................1974-78

Jeremy Atwell (SE Missouri) ..................... 2001, 2005-pres.

Jeff Beckles (Florida State) ............................................2000

Chris Boone (Southern Mississippi) .....................2002-2003

Steve Boyd (Tulane) .....................................................1980

Dr. Glenn Brady (Stephen F. Austin) ........................1978-80

Ron Brown (Fort Valley State) ..................................1981-88

Robert Butz (Liberty) ....................................................1999

Bart Casey (Troy State) ............................................1996-97

Chad Callais (Nicholls State) ...............................2005-2006

T.C. Calmes (Southeastern La.) ................................1973-78

Steve Campbell (Auburn) ........................................1993-95

Thad Campbell (Liberty) .....................................1999-2003

Garrett Chachere (Tulane) .......................................1995-97

Joe Clark (Santa Clara) ............................................1981-83

Joe Clement (East Tennessee) ..................................1984-85

Bill Clements (Tulane) .............................................1971-73

Don Closter (Texas A&I ) .........................................1971-72

Greg Colschen (Carthage) .......................................1981-85

Steve Crovetto (Louisiana Lafayette) ........................1983-85

Andy Cox (Florida Atlantic) ..........................................1992

Denzil Cox (Arkansas-Monticello) ..........................1981-86

Alfred Dorsey (Nicholls State) ......................................1991

Karl Dunbar (LSU) ..................................................1998-99

Tim Dulaney (Millsaps) ...........................................1987-92

Joshua Eargle (Memphis) .................................... 2006-pres.

Ken Edenfield (Troy State) .......................................1993-95

Steve Ellis (Nicholls State) .................................. 2003-pres.

Kenny Ferro (Northwestern State) .................................1987

Heath Fleming (Auburn) ..............................................1997

Gary Fontenot (Nicholls State) .....................................1980

Paul Frazier (Liberty) ...........................................1999-2000

Jerry Fremin (Southern Mississippi) .........................1988-92

Tom Gainey (LSU) ..................................................1987-92

Carroll Goulas (Southeastern La.) ............................1971-73

Brad Griffin (Southern Mississippi) ..........................1996-98

Bob Gros (Southeastern La.) ....................................1974-78

Kenny Guillot (Northwestern State) .........................1981-86

Phillip Hawkins (Arkansas-Monticello) ...................1984-86

All-Time Assistant CoachesRicardo Hopper (Clemson) ..........................................1992

Mark Hudspeth (Delta State) ........................................1995

Graham Johnsen (Southern Mississippi) .......................2004

Jay Jones (Nicholls State) ................................... 2004-pres.

Mickey Joseph (Nebraska)...................................2001-2003

Kent Keith (Southwest Baptist) ........................... 2004-pres.

Charles Kelly (Auburn) ........................................2002-2006

H.T. Kinney (Wisconsin-Platteville) .................... 2002-pres.

Mike Knight (North Alabama) .................................1979-80

Ben Kohring (Western St. College) ..................... 2006-pres.

Terry Looney (Tulane) .............................................1996-97

Tony Maranto (Northwestern State) ..............................2003

Richard Marque (Nicholls State) ..................................1971

Mike McCarty (Oregon) ......................................1999-2000

Joey McGooey (Loyola) ..........................................1974-80

Manny Michel (Tennessee Tech)..............................1995-98

Tommy Minton (Nicholls State) ...............................1990-92

C.J. Moore (McNeese State) .........................................1977

Karl Morgan (UCLA) ....................................................1993

Barrett Murphy (LSU) ..............................................1981-82

John Nagle (LSU) ....................................................1981-85

Dwayne Nunez (Lamar) ...............................................1998

Ed Orgeron (Northwestern State) .................................1994

Randy Raymond (Louisiana Lafayette) .....................1974-78

Tim Rebowe (LSU) ..............................................1995-2000

Jeff Richards (Livingston) .....................................2001-2003

Corey Robinson (Western New Mexico) ......................2004

Jonathan Robinson (SE Missouri) .........................1999-2001

Kovoska Robinson (Nicholls State) ......................2001-2002

Don Rodrigue (McNeese State) ...............................1981-92

Mitch Rodrigue (Nicholls State) ..............................1993-98

Allen Rudolph (Southern Mississippi) ......................1995-98

Charles Sabbatini (Delta State) ................................1987-92

David Saunders (Auburn) ........................................1993-95

Joel Smith (Southeastern La.) ...................................1971-73

Burnell Taylor (Nicholls State) ............................ 2005-pres.

Jonathan Terrell (Nicholls State) ...................................2004

Jay Thomas (Southern Mississippi) ............1991-92, 99-2003

Brad Villavaso (Nicholls State).................................1993-95

David Wilson (Troy State) .......................................1993-94

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Southern ArkansasSeptember 8, 2007, John L. Guidry Stadium, Thibodaux, La.,

6 p.m.

General InformationLocation: ........................................................Magnolia, ArkansasFounded: .............................................................................. 1909Enrollment: .......................................................................... 3,059Conference Affiliation: Gulf South (NCAA Div. II) .........................President: .......................................................... Dr. David RankinAthletics Director: .........................................................Jay AdcoxColors: ....................................................Royal Blue & Old GoldNickname: ....................................................................MuleridersHome Field/Capacity: ............................... Wilkins Stadium/6,000Playing Surface: .......................................................Natural Grass

Coaching StaffHead Coach/Alma Mater and Year: Steve Quinn (Ouachita Baptist ’85)Record at Southern Arkansas/seasons:............................ 34-32/SixCareer record/seasons: ..........................................................SameFootball Office Phone: ............................................ 870.235.4110Best Time to reach Coach Quinn: .................. Weekday Mornings

Assistant Coaches: ....... Jeff Byrd, Trey LaValle, Kindall Hill, David Reeves, Shane Tolleson

2007 Outlook2006 Record: ...........................................................................2-92006 Gulf South Conference record/finish: 1-7 Base Offense: .................................................................FlexboneBase Defense: .................................................................. MultipleLetterwinners Returning/Lost: ............................................... 33/20Offensive Starters Returning/Lost:............................................. 5/6Defensive Starters Returning/Lost: ............................................ 8/3

The SeriesNicholls vs. Southern Arkansas: ...............................................1-0Series Streak: ...........................................................................W1In Thibodaux: ..........................................................................1-0In Magnolia: ...........................................................................N/AThomas vs. Quinn: ..................................................................1-0Quinn vs. Nicholls: .................................................................0-1

Sports InformationFootball Contact: ...................................................Houston TaylorTaylor’s Office Number: .......................................... 870.235.4104

Taylor’s email address: ................................... sausid@saumag.eduSouthern Arkansas’ Fax Number: ............................ 870.901.7219Press Box Phone Number: ...................................... 870.230.5035Athletics Website: ................................www.saumag.edu/athletics

2007 Schedule9/1 at Arkansas-Monticello*9/8 at Nicholls9/15 West Alabama*9/22 at North Alabama*9/27 at Delta State*10/6 Valdosta State*10/13 at Ouachita Baptist*10/20 Harding*10/27 at Arkansas Tech*11/4 OPEN11/10 Henderson State*

* - Gulf South Conference Game

2006 Results (2-9)8/26 Arkansas-Monticello ........................................... W 18-158/31 at Nicholls ............................................................. L 35-09/16 at West Alabama* ................................................. L 24-179/23 North Alabama* ................................................... L 40-109/30 Delta State* ............................................................ L 22-010/7 at Valdosta State* .................................................... L 41-710/14 Ouachita Baptist* ............................................... W 48-3310/19 at Harding* ............................................................. L 16-710/26 Arkansas Tech* ..................................................... L 36-2911/4 at Central Arkansas* ............................................. L 55-2111/11 at Henderson State* ................................................ L 24-6

* - Gulf South Conference Game

Rice UniversitySeptember 1, 2007, Houston, Tx., 7 p.m.

2007 Opponents

General InformationLocation: ...............................................................Houston, TexasFounded: .............................................................................. 1891Enrollment: .......................................................................... 4,791Conference Affiliation: ..............Conference USA (NCAA Div. 1-A)President: ......................................................... David W. LeebronAthletics Director: ............................................... Chris Del ConteColors: Blue and GrayNickname: ............................................................................OwlsHome Field/Capacity: ..................................Rice Stadium /70,000Playing Surface: ..............................................................Field Turf

Coaching StaffHead Coach/Alma Mater and Year: David Bailiff (Texas State’1984)Record at Rice/seasons: .................................. First Season at RiceCareer record/seasons: .................................. 21-15/Three SeasonsFootball Office Phone: ............................................713-348-5775Best Time to reach Coach Bailiff: ................................Contact SIDAssistant Coaches: ................... Chuck Driesbach, Tom Hermanm, Blake Miller, Craig Naivar, David Beaty, Darin Eliot, Rick LaFavers, Darrell Patterson, Jason Washington

2007 Outlook2006 Record: ..........................................................................7-62006 Conference USA record/finish: ........................ 6-2, 2nd West Base Offense: .....................................................................SpreadBase Defense: .......................................................................4-2-5Lettermen Returning/Lost: .................................................... 48/17Offensive Starters Returning/Lost:............................................. 8/3Defensive Starters Returning/Lost: ............................................ 6/5

The SeriesNicholls vs. Rice: ...................................................... First MeetingSeries Streak: ............................................................ First MeetingIn Thibodaux: ........................................................... First MeetingIn Houston: .............................................................. First Meeting Thomas vs. Rice:....................................................... First MeetingBailiff vs. Nicholls: ................................................... First Meeting

Sports InformationFootball Contact: ........................................................ Chuck PoolPool’s Office Number: ............................................ 713.348.5775Pool’s email address: ............................................cpool@rice.eduRice’s Fax Number: ................................................. 713.348.6019Press Box Phone Number: ...................................... 713.527.0250Athletics Website: ................................. www.riceowls.com

2007 ScheduleSept. 1 Nicholls Sept. 8 at BaylorSept. 15 Texas TechSept. 22 at TexasOct. 3 at Southern Miss*Oct. 13 at Houston*Oct. 20 Memphis*Oct. 27 at MarshallNov. 3 UTEP*Nov. 10 at SMU*Nov. 17 Tulane*Nov. 24 Tulsa** - Conference USA Game.

2006 Results (7-6)Sept. 2 Houston 31, Rice 30Sept. 9 UCLA 26, Rice 16Sept. 16 Texas 52, Rice 7Sept. 23 Fla State 55, Rice 7Sept. 30 Rice 48, Army 14Oct. 7 Tulane 38, Rice 24Oct. 14 Rice 34, UAB 33Oct . 21 Rice 40, UCF 29Nov. 4 Rice 37, UTEP 31Nov. 11 Rice 41, Tulsa 38Nov. 18 Rice 18, ECU 17Nov. 25 Rice 31, SMU 27Dec. 23 Troy 41, Rice 17*R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl

University of Nevada-RenoSeptember 15, 2007, Reno, Nevada 6 p.m. (PDT)

General InformationLocation: ................................................................ Reno, NevadaFounded: .............................................................................. 1874Enrollment: ........................................................................ 16,500

Conference Affiliation: ..Western Athletic Conference (NCAA Div. 1-A)President: ............................................................Dr. Milton GlickAthletics Director: .......................................................Cary GrothColors: Navy Blue and SilverNickname: .....................................................................Wolf PackHome Field/Capacity: ............................. Mackay Stadium/29,993Playing Surface: ................................................Artificial Field Turf

Coaching StaffHead Coach/Alma Mater and Year: ..Chris Ault (Nevada-Reno/‘68)Record at Nevada-Reno/seasons: ..................185-78-1/22 SeasonsCareer record/seasons: ..........................................................SameFootball Office Phone: ............................................ 775.784.6891Best Time to reach Coach Ault: ..........................10-Noon (Pacific)Assistant Coaches: .......................................... Chris Klenakis, Ken Wilson, Barry Sacks, Scott Baumgartner, Charlie Camp, Jim house, Kim Mastro, Kim McCloud, Cameron Norcross, and John Archer.

2007 Outlook2006 Record: ...........................................................................8-52006 Western Athletic Conference record/finish: .............5-3/ T-3rd Base Offense: .................................................................. Multiple Base Defense: ..........................................................................3-4Lettermen Returning/Lost: .................................................... 44/17Offensive Starters Returning/Lost:............................................. 5/6Defensive Starters Returning/Lost: ............................................ 7/4

The SeriesNicholls vs. Nevada-Reno: ....................................... First MeetingSeries Streak: ............................................................ First MeetingIn Thibodaux: ........................................................... First MeetingIn Reno: .................................................................... First Meeting Thomas vs. Nevada-Reno: ........................................ First MeetingAult vs. Nicholls: ...................................................... First Meeting

Sports InformationFootball Contact: ......................................................Chad HartleyHartley’s Office Number: ........................................ 775.682.6982

Hartley’s email address: ..................................... hartleyc@unr.eduNebraska’s Fax Number: ......................................... 775.784.4386Press Box Phone Number: ...................................... 775.784.6545Athletics Website: ...............................www.nevadawolfpack.com

2007 Schedule9/1 at Nebraska9/8 at Northwestern9/15 Nicholls9/29 UNLV10/6 Fresno State*10/14 at Boise State*10/20 at Utah State*10/27 Idaho*11/2 at New Mexico State*11/17 at Hawaii*11/24 at San Jose State*12/1 Louisiana Tech** - WAC Game.

2006 Results (8-5)9/1 at Fresno State ...................................................... L 28-199/9 at Arizona State .................................................... L 52-219/16 Colorado State .................................................... W 28-109/22 Northwestern ....................................................... W31-219/30 at UNLV ............................................................... W 31-310/7 at Hawaii* ............................................................ L 41-3410/21 San Jose State* ...................................................... W 23-710/28 New Mexico State* ............................................. W 48-2111/4 at Idaho* .............................................................. W 45-711/11 Utah State* ........................................................... W 42-011/18 at Louisiana Tech* ................................................ W 42-012/25 Boise State* ............................................................ L 38-712/31 Miami% ............................................................... L 21-20%- MPC Computers Bowl in Boise, Idaho* - WAC Game

General InformationLocation: ...................................................................Azusa, Calif.Founded: .............................................................................. 1899Enrollment: .......................................................................... 4,100Conference Affiliation: ................................... Independent (NAIA)President: .............................................................Dr. Jon WallaceAthletics Director: ......................................................... Bill OdellColors: Brick and BlackNickname: ........................................................................CougarsHome Field/Capacity: ................................ Cougar Stadium/2,000Playing Surface: .......................................................Natural Grass

Coaching StaffHead Coach: ...............................Victor Santa Cruz (Hawaii/ ‘95)

Record at Azusa Pacific/seasons: ...................................... 3-7/OneCareer record/seasons: ..........................................................SameFootball Office Phone: .............................626.815.6000 ext. 3541Best Time to reach Coach Cruz: .................................Through SIDAssistant Coaches: .............................Brian Willmer, Josh Darnall, Damon Hicklin, Bo Beatty, Jack Coppes, Monterio Witherspoon, Joey Mastrosimone, Steve Loumagne, and Justin Brown.

2007 Outlook2006 Record: ...........................................................................3-72006 conference record/finish: ........................................3-7(N/A)Base Offense: .....................................................................SpreadBase Defense: .......................................................................3-5-3Lettermen Returning/Lost: .................................................... 49/24Offensive Starters Returning/Lost:............................................. 6/5Defensive Starters Returning/Lost: ............................................ 8/3

The SeriesNicholls vs. Azusa Pacific: ........................................ First MeetingSeries Streak: ............................................................ First MeetingIn Thibodaux: ........................................................... First MeetingIn Azusa: ................................................................................N/AThomas vs. Azusa Pacific: ......................................... First MeetingCruz vs. Nicholls: ..................................................... First Meeting

Sports InformationFootball Contact: ...........................................................Gary PinePine’s Office Number: ............................................ 626.815.5085Pine’s email address:............................................. gpine@apu.eduAzusa Pacific’s Fax Number: ................................... 626.815.5084Athletics Website: ............................http://www.apu.edu/athletics/

2007 Schedule8/25 at Mid America Nazarene9/1 San Diego9/8 Malone9/15 at Wisconsin-La Crosse9/22 at Nicholls 9/29 Southern Nazarene10/6 Southern Oregon10/13 Humboldt10/20 Whitworth10/27 at Dixie State11/3 at Webber International

2006 Results (3-7)9/1 at San Diego ........................................................... L 27-09/9 at Malone ............................................................. W 31-69/16 at Wisconsin-Whitewater ........................................ L 27-79/23 Wisconsin-La Crosse ............................................ L 27-109/30 at Whitworth ........................................................ L 17-1410/7 at Southern Oregon ................................................ L 57-7 10/14 Humboldt State .................................................... L 31-2410/28 Dixie State .......................................................... W 38-2011/4 Webber International .......................................... W 21-1411/11 at Southern Nazarene ..................................... L 17-10 OT12/2 at Fresno State* ................................................... W 40-28

Azusa-PacificSeptember 22, 2007, John L. Guidry Stadium, Thibodaux, La.,

1 p.m.

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General InformationLocation: ........................................................... Natchitoches, La.Founded: .............................................................................. 1884Enrollment: .......................................................................... 9,847Conference Affiliation: ....Southland Conference (NCAA Div. I-AA)President: ...................................................... Dr. Randall J. WebbAthletics Director: .......................................................Greg BurkeColors: Purple & White (Orange Trim)Nickname: ....................................................................... DemonsHome Field/Capacity: ................................Turpin Stadium/15,971Playing Surface: ..............................................................AstroPlay

Coaching StaffHead Coach/Alma Mater and Year: Scott Stoker (Northwestern ’91)Record at Northwestern State/seasons: ............. 28-19/Fifth SeasonCareer record/seasons: ................................................. 32-26/Fifth Football Office Phone: ............................................ 318.357.5252Best Time to reach Coach Stoker: .......11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri.Assistant Coaches: ............... Ben Beasley, Kurt Corbin, Roy Locks, Matt Moses, Johnny Nagle, Slade Nagle, Jeremy Offut, and Brent Smith.

2007 Outlook2006 Record: ...........................................................................4-72006 SLC record/finish: ................................................... 2-4/T-5th Base Offense: ..........................................................Multiple Pro IBase Defense: .........................................................Multiple 4-2-5Letterwinners Returning/Lost: ............................................... 21/22Offensive Starters Returning/Lost:........................................... 10/1Defensive Starters Returning/Lost: ............................................ 7/4

The SeriesNicholls State vs. Northwestern State: ............................... 11-23&Series Streak: .......................................................................Lost 1In Thibodaux: ..................................................................... 7-10&In Natchitoches: ................................................................. 4-13&Thomas vs. Northwestern State: ...............................................2-1Stoker vs. Nicholls State: .........................................................2-3& - Records and results game during 2000 season in which Nicholls State was awarded a victory due to forfeit and during the 2003 season in which Northwestern State was awarded a victory due to forfeit.

Sports InformationFootball Contact: ......................................................Doug IrelandIreland’s Office Number: ........................................318.357-6467Ireland’s email address:.................................... ireland@nsula.eduIreland’s Mobile Number: ....................................... 318.288.6388Northwestern State Fax Number: ............................ 318.357.4515Press Box Phone Number: ............................ 318.357.4529, 4514 Athletics Website: .......................................www.nsudemons.com

2007 Schedule9/1 Henderson State9/8 Central Arkansas*9/15 at Northeastern9/22 OPEN9/29 at Texas Tech10/6 at Nicholls*10/13 Southeastern*10/20 at Sam Houston*10/27 Texas State*11/1 at Ole Miss11/10 at McNeese State*11/17 Stephen F. Austin*

* - Southland Conference Games

2006 Results9/2 at Kansas .............................................................. L 49-18 9/9 at Baylor ............................................................... L 47-109/16 Deleware State ..................................................... W 23-3 9/30 Arkansas-Monticello ............................................. W 20-3 10/7 Sam Houston State* .............................................. L 30-20 10/14 at Southeastern Louisiana* .................................... L 31-24 10/21 at Nicholls* ............................................................ W 9-0 10/28 Texas State* ........................................................ W 19-1011/4 at Ole Miss ............................................................. L 27-7 11/11 McNeese State* .................................................... L 29-2611/18 at Stephen F. Austin* ............................................. L 20-11 * - Southland Conference Games

Northwestern StateSeptember 22, 2007, John L. Guidry Stadium, Thibodaux, La.,

2 p.m.

General InformationLocation: .......................................................Nacogdoches, TexasFounded: .............................................................................. 1923Enrollment: ....................................................................... 11, 756Conference Affiliation: ....Southland Conference (NCAA Div. I-AA)President: ........................................................... Dr. Baker PattilloAthletics Director: ....................................................... Robert HillColors: Purple and WhiteNickname: .................................................................LumberjacksHome Field/Capacity: .....................Homer Bryce Stadium/14,575Playing Surface: ................................ Artificial Turf/Momentum 51

Coaching StaffHead Coach/Alma Mater and Year: .............. J.C. Harper (Clemson University ’89)Record at Northwestern State/seasons: ........................First SeasonCareer record/seasons: ................................................First SeasonFootball Office Phone: ............................................ 936.468.3502Best Time to reach Coach Harper: ................... Weekday Mornings

Assistant Coaches: ..................... Arlington Nunn, Gerald Broussard, Darren Drago, Dan Eason, Matt Graves, Todd Schonhar, Chris Truax, Aaron De LaTorre, B.J. McNutt, and Brandon North.

2007 Outlook2006 Record: ...........................................................................4-72006 SLC record/finish: ................................................... 2-4/T-5th Base Offense: ..........................................................Multiple Pro IBase Defense: .........................................................Multiple 4-2-5Letterwinners Returning/Lost: ............................................... 21/22Offensive Starters Returning/Lost:........................................... 10/1Defensive Starters Returning/Lost: ............................................ 7/4

The SeriesNicholls State vs. SFA: ...........................................................6-17Series Streak: .......................................................................Lost 2In Thibodaux: ..........................................................................4-7In Nacogdoches: ...................................................................2-10Thomas vs. SFA:.......................................................................1-2Harper vs. Nicholls State: ......................................... First Meeting

Sports InformationFootball Contact: .......................................................James DixonDixon’s Office Number:.......................................... 936.468.2606Dixon’s Home Number:.......................................... 936.715.0393 Dixon’s Mobile Number: ........................................ 936.552.1171Dixon’s email address: ....................................... jdixon@sfasu.eduStephen F. Austin Fax Number: ............................... 936.468.4593Press Box Phone Number: ...................................... 936.468.3910Athletics Website: ...................................www.sfajacks.com

2007 Schedule9/1 Tarleton State9/8 at North Dakota State9/22 Western Illinois 9/29 at South Dakota State10/6 at Southeastern La.*10/13 Nicholls*10/20 at Texas State*10/27 Sam Houston State*11/3 McNeese State*11/10 at Central Arkansas*11/17 at Northwestern State*

* - Southland Conference Game

2006 Results8/31 at Tulsa ................................................................... L 45-79/9 Delta State ............................................................ L 17-149/16 at Arizona ............................................................. L 28-109/23 Central Arkansas ................................................... L 37-359/30 North Dakota State ................................................. L 17-910/7 at Texas State* ..................................................... W 24-1310/21 McNeese State* .................................................... L 20-1710/28 at Southeastern Louisiana* .................................. W 35-1011/4 Sam Houston State* .............................................. L 21-1711/11 at Nicholls* ........................................................ W 16-1311/18 at Northwestern State* ........................................ W 20-11

* - Southland Conference Game

Stephen F. AustinOctober 7, 2007, Homer Bryce Stadium, Nacogdoches, Texas,

6:00 p.m.

General InformationLocation: ............................................................Lake Charles, La.Founded: .............................................................................. 1939Enrollment: .......................................................................... 8,800Conference Affiliation: ....Southland Conference (NCAA Div. I-AA)President: ..........................................................Dr. Robert HebertAthletics Director: ................................................. Sonny WatkinsColors: Blue & GoldNickname: ......................................................................CowboysHome Field/Capacity: .............................Cowboy Stadium/17,410Playing Surface: ......................................................Bermuda grass

Coaching StaffHead Coach/Alma Mater and Year: Matt Viator (McNeese State ’86)Record at McNeese State/seasons: ................................... 6-2/One Career record/seasons: ..........................................................SameFootball Office Phone: ............................................ 337.475.5235Best Time to reach Coach Viator:..................... Weekday Mornings Assistant Coaches: Adam Henry, Lark Hebert, Jason Rollins, Carlos McGee, Jake Morrison, Zack Bronson, Reggie Nelson, Jeff Breaux, and Buck Harris.

2007 Outlook2006 Record: ...........................................................................7-52006 SLC record/finish: .....................................................5-1 (1st)Base Offense: ..........................................................Multiple Pro IBase Defense: .......................................................................4-2-5Letterwinners Returning/Lost: ............................................... 59/16Offensive Starters Returning/Lost:............................................. 9/2Defensive Starters Returning/Lost: ............................................ 7/4

The SeriesNicholls State vs. McNeese State: ........................................10-21Series Streak: .......................................................................Lost 1In Thibodaux: ........................................................................4-10In Lake Charles: .....................................................................6-11Thomas vs. McNeese State: .....................................................1-1Viator vs. Nicholls State: ..........................................................1-0

Sports InformationFootball Contact: ................................................... Louis BonnetteBonnette’s Office Number: ..................................... 337.475.5207Bonnette’s email address:........................ lbonnette@mcneese.eduBonnette’s Home Number: ..................................... 337.477.4182Bonnette’s Mobile Number: .................................... 337.540.8147McNeese State’s Fax Number:................................. 337.475.5202Press Box Phone Number: ........... 337.475.5225/5226/5227/5228Athletics Website: ....................................www.mcneese.cstv.com

2007 Schedule9/1 Portland State9/15 at Louisiana-Lafayette9/22 at Southern Utah9/29 South Dakota State10/6 at Texas State*10/13 Sam Houston State*10/20 at Nicholls*10/27 Southeastern La.*11/3 at Stephen F. Austin*11/10 Northwestern State*11/17 Central Arkansas*

* - Southland Conference Game.

2006 Results (7-5)9/2 at South Florida .................................................... L 41-10 9/9 West Virginia Tech ................................................ W 76-0 9/23 Toledo University ................................................... L 41-79/30 South Dakota State ............................................... L 20-17 10/7 Southern Utah .................................................... W 30-2710/14 Texas State* .......................................................... L 27-1710/21 at Stephen F. Austin* ........................................... W 20-17 10/28 at Sam Houston State* ........................................ W 31-18 11/4 Southeastern Louisiana* ..................................... W 34-1311/11 at Northwestern State* .................................. W 29-26 OT11/18 Nicholls* ............................................................ W 26-1011/25 at Montana% .......................................................... L 31-6

*- Southland Conference Game%- I-AA Playoff Game

McNeese StateOctober 20, 2007, John L. Guidry Stadium, Thibodaux, La., 6 p.m.

General InformationLocation: .......................................................... Conway, ArkansasFounded: .............................................................................. 1907Enrollment: ........................................................................ 12,338Conference Affiliation: ....Southland Conference (NCAA Div. I-AA)President: ......................................................................Lu HardinAthletics Director: ................................................Dr. Brad TeagueColors: Purple & GrayNickname: ............................................................................BearsHome Field/Capacity: .................................... Estes Stadium/8,500Playing Surface: .....................................................Bermuda Grass

Coaching StaffHead Coach/Alma Mater and Year: .....Clint Conque (Nicholls ’83)Record at Central Arkansas/seasons: ..........................52-29/Seven Career record/seasons: ..........................................................SameFootball Office Phone: ............................................ 501.450.3153Best Time to reach Coach Conque: ........................1:30 p.m. dailyAssistant Coaches: ......................................Brooks Hollingsworth, Denzil Cox, Brian Early, Todd Coolet, Ricky Matt, Bobby Rhoades, Hud Jackson, Perry Eliano

2007 Outlook2006 Record: ..........................................................................8-3Base Offense: .................................................................. Multiple Base Defense: ..........................................................................4-3Letterwinners Returning/Lost: ............................................... 39/23Offensive Starters Returning/Lost:............................................. 7/4Defensive Starters Returning/Lost: ............................................ 2/9

The SeriesNicholls State vs. Central Arkansas: .........................................1-0Series Streak: ......................................................................Won 1In Thibodaux: ..........................................................................1-0In Conway: .............................................................................N/AThomas vs. Central Arkansas:.................................... First MeetingConque vs. Nicholls State: .......................................................0-1

Sports InformationFootball Contact: ...........................................................Steve EastEast’s Office Number: ............................................. 501.450.5743East’s email address: .............................................. seast@uca.eduCentral Arkansas Fax Number: ................................ 501.450.5740Press Box Phone Number: ...................................... 501.450.5743

Athletics Website: ..........................................www.ucasports.com

2007 Schedule9/1 at Louisiana Tech9/8 at Northwestern State*9/15 Tennessee-Martin9/22 at Missouri State10/6 at Sam Houston State*10/13 Texas State*10/20 at Southeastern La.*10/27 Nicholls*11/3 South Dakota State11/10 Stephen F. Austin*11/17 at McNeese State* ............................................................

* - Southland Conference Games

2006 Results (8-3)8/31 Henderson State W 39-69/9 at Illinois State ........................................................ L 18-39/16 Missouri State ..................................................... W 16-149/23 at Stephen F. Austin ............................................ W 37-359/30 South Dakota ........................................................ W 24-010/7 at South Dakota State ............................................. L 20-710/13 at UC Davis .......................................................... L 33-1310/19 at Sam Houston State .......................................... W 38-3011/4 Southern Arkansas .............................................. W 55-2111/11 Augustana .......................................................... W 37-1311/18 at Georgia Southern ...................................... W 34-31 OT

University of Central ArkansasOctober 27, 2007, Estes Stadium, Conway, Arkansas, 6 p.m.

2007 Opponents

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General InformationLocation: ............................................................ Huntsville, TexasFounded: .............................................................................. 1879Enrollment: ........................................................................ 15,903Conference Affiliation: ....Southland Conference (NCAA Div. I-AA)President: .................................................... Dr. James F. GaertnerAthletics Director: ................................................Bobby WilliamsColors: Orange & WhiteNickname: ....................................................................... BearkatsHome Field/Capacity: .............................. Bowers Stadium/14,000Playing Surface: .............................................................. AstroTurf

Coaching StaffHead Coach/Alma Mater and Year: ........ Todd Whitten (Stephen F. Austin ’87)Record at Sam Houston State/seasons: ........................... 9-12/TwoCareer record/seasons: ...............................................45-23/SevenFootball Office Phone: ............................................ 936.294.1735Best Time to reach Coach Whitten: ................. Weekday MorningsAssistant Coaches: ....... James Ferguson, Duane Dirk, B.J. Anderson, Tommy Mainord, Trent Grona, and Mike Salinas.

2007 Outlook2006 Record: ...........................................................................6-52006 SLC record/finish: .................................................4-2 (T-2nd)Base Offense: ..................................................Multiple, one-backBase Defense: .......................................................................4-2-5Letterwinners Returning/Lost: ............................................... 45/17Offensive Starters Returning/Lost:............................................. 6/5Defensive Starters Returning/Lost: ............................................ 5/6

The SeriesNicholls State vs. Sam Houston State: ...............................11-10-1Series Streak: .......................................................................Lost 1In Thibodaux: .......................................................................8-4-1In Huntsville: ...........................................................................3-6Thomas vs. Sam Houston State: ...............................................1-2Whitten vs. Nicholls State: .......................................................1-1

Sports InformationFootball Contact: ................................................... Paul Ridings Jr.Ridings’ Office Number: ......................................... 936.294.1764Ridings’ Home Number: ......................................... 936.295.9838

Ridings’ Fax Number: ............................................ 936.294.3538Ridings’ email address: ............................. ridings@shsu.edu Press Box Phone Number: ...................................... 936.294.1838Athletics Website: ............................ www.gobearkats.com

2007 Schedule8/30 Angelo State9/8 Arkansas-Monticello9/15 at North Dakota State9/29 at Oklahoma State10/6 Central Arkansas*10/13 at McNeese State*10/20 Northwestern State*10/27 at Stephen F. Austin*11/3 Nicholls*11/10 at Southeastern La.*11/17 at Texas State*

* - Southland Conference Game.

2006 Results9/9 Arkansas-Monticello ............................................ W 41-39/16 at Southern Methodist University .......................... L 45-14 9/23 at Missouri State ................................................. W 20-179/30 at Texas ................................................................... L 56-310/7 at Northwestern State* .......................................... W 37-7 10/14 Nicholls* .............................................................. W 37-710/21 Central Arkansas ................................................... L 38-3010/28 McNeese State* .................................................... L 31-1811/4 at Stephen F. Austin* ........................................... W 21-1711/11 at Southeastern Louisiana* .................................. W 28-2311/18 Texas State* .......................................................... L 28-21

* - Southland Conference Game.

Sam Houston StateNovember 3, 2007, Bowers Stadium, Huntsville, Texas, 6 p.m.

General InformationLocation: ..........................................................San Marcos, TexasFounded: .............................................................................. 1899Enrollment: ........................................................................ 27,503Conference Affiliation: ....Southland Conference (NCAA Div. I-AA)President: .....................................................Dr. Denise M. TrauthAthletics Director: ....................................................Dr. Larry TeisColors: Maroon and GoldNickname: ........................................................................BobcatsHome Field/Capacity: Jim Wacker Field at Bobcat Stadium/15, 218Playing Surface: .............................................................Astro Play

Coaching StaffHead Coach/Alma Mater and Year: ...Brad Wright (Texas State ’81)Record at Texas State/seasons: ....................................First Season Career record/seasons: ..........................................................SameFootball Office Phone: ............................................ 512.245.2587Best Time to reach Coach Wright: ..............................Through SID Assistant Coaches: ..... Travis Bush, Ben Norton, Casey horny, Kyle Tietz, Mike Barela, Kevin Brown, Terrol Dillon, Charlie Reeve, and Greg Walls.

2007 Outlook2006 Record: ...........................................................................5-62006 SLC record/finish: .................................................... 3-3 (4th) Base Offense: ...................................................... Multiple Pro-SetBase Defense: ............................................................Multiple 4-3Lettermen Returning/Lost: .................................................... 43/17Offensive Starters Returning/Lost:............................................. 8/3Defensive Starters Returning/Lost: ............................................ 5/6

The SeriesNicholls State vs. Texas State: ..............................................14-11Series Streak: ......................................................................Won 2In Thibodaux: ..........................................................................8-4In San Marcos: .........................................................................6-7Thomas vs. Texas State: ............................................................2-1

Wright vs. Nicholls State: ......................................... First Meeting

Sports InformationFootball Contact: ..........................................................Ron MearsMears’ Office Number: ........................................... 512.245.2966Mears’ Mobile Number: ......................................... 512.738.0697Mears’ email address: ........................... rmears@txstate.edu Texas State Fax Number: ......................................... 512.245.2967Press Box Phone Number: ...................................... 512.245.7765Athletics Website: ..................... www.txstatebobcats.com

2007 Schedule9/1 Cal Poly9/8 Abilene Christian9/15 at Baylor9/22 at South Dakota State10/6 McNeese State*10/13 at Central Arkansas*10/20 Stephen F. Austin*10/27 at Northwestern State*11/3 Southeastern La.*11/10 at Nicholls* 11/17 Sam Houston State*

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2006 Results (6-5)9/2 Tarleton State ...................................................... W 27-239/9 at Kentucky ............................................................. L 41-79/16 Northern Colorado ............................................... L 14-139/23 at Southern Utah .................................................. L 30-2110/7 at Stephen F. Austin* ............................................. L 24-1310/14 at McNeese State* .............................................. W 27-1710/21 Southeastern Louisiana* ..................................... W 38-1710/28 at Northwestern State* .......................................... L 19-1011/4 Nicholls* .............................................................. L 21-1911/11 Texas Southern ................................................... W 41-2111/18 at Sam Houston State* ........................................ W 28-21

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Texas StateNov. 10, 2007, John L. Guidry Stadium, Thibodaux, La., 2 p.m.

General InformationLocation: .....................................................Hammond, LouisianaFounded: .............................................................................. 1925Enrollment: ........................................................................ 15,118Conference Affiliation: ....Southland Conference (NCAA Div. I-AA)President: ..........................................................Dr. Randy MoffettAthletics Director: ..............................................Dr. Joel ErdmannColors: Green and GoldNickname: ............................................................................LionsHome Field/Capacity: ........................... Strawberry Stadium/7,408Playing Surface: .............................................................. SprinTurf Coaching StaffHead Coach/Alma Mater and Year: ..........Mike Lucas (Liberty ’82)Record at Southeastern La./seasons: ................................. 0-3/One Career record/seasons: ..........................................................SameFootball Office Phone: ............................................ 985.549.5550Best Time to reach Coach Lucas: ................................Through SID Assistant Coaches: ...............................................Tommy Condell, Matt Webb, Jamaal Fobbs, Allen Rudolph, Tyronee Williams, J.D. Davis, Dan Redding, and Justin Franks.

2007 Outlook2006 Record: ...........................................................................2-92006 SLC record/finish: ...................................................... 1-5/7th Base Offense: .................................................................. Multiple Base Defense: ..........................................................................4-3Lettermen Returning/Lost: .................................................... 39/22Offensive Starters Returning/Lost:............................................. 6/5Defensive Starters Returning/Lost: ............................................ 3/8

The SeriesNicholls vs. Southeastern La.: ..................................................9-7Series Streak: ......................................................................Won 7In Thibodaux: ..........................................................................5-2In Hammond: ..........................................................................3-3In New Orleans: ......................................................................1-2

Thomas vs. Southeastern La.: ...................................................2-0Lucas vs. Nicholls: .................................................... First Meeting

Sports InformationFootball Contact: ......................................................Matt SullivanSullivan’s Office Number: ....................................... 985.549.2142Sullivan’s email address: .................................. rsullivan@sela.eduSoutheastern La.’s Fax Number: .............................. 985.549.3773Press Box Phone Number: ............................ 985.549.2443, 2444Athletics Website: ........................................... www.lionsports.net

2007 Schedule8/30 at New Mexico State9/8 at Kansas9/15 Kentucky Wesleyan9/22 at Tulane10/6 Stephen F. Austin*10/13 at Northwestern State*10/20 Central Arkansas*10/27 at McNeese State*11/3 at Texas State*11/10 Sam Houston State*11/17 Nicholls*

* - Southland Conference Game.

2006 Results (2-9)8/31 at New Mexico State ............................................ L 30-159/9 at Southern Miss ..................................................... L 45-09/16 Jacksonville (Fla.) ................................................ W 41-139/23 at Texas Tech ........................................................... L 62-09/30 Gardner-Webb...................................................... L 28-2110/7 at Nicholls* .......................................................... L 14-1010/14 Northwestern State* ...................................... W 31-24 OT10/21 at Texas State* ....................................................... L 38-1710/28 Stephen F. Austin* ................................................. L 35-1011/4 at McNeese State* ................................................ L 34-1311/11 Sam Houston State* .............................................. L 28-23

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Southeastern La.Nov. 17, 2007, Strawberry Stadium, Hammond, La., 6 p.m.

2007 Opponents

Strawberry Stadium/7,408Hammond, Louisiana

Nov. 17, 2007

The Colonels are off to….

Rice Stadium/70,000Houston, TexasSept. 1, 2007

Mackay Stadium/29,993Reno, NevadaSept. 15, 2007

Homer Bryce Stadium/14,575Nacogdoches, Texas

Oct. 7, 2007

Estes Stadium/8,500Conway, ArkansasOctober 27, 2007

Bowers Stadium/14,000Huntsville, Texas

Nov. 3, 2007

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AKRON (0-1)10/31/87 Akron L 17-23 ALCORN STATE (1-0)10/3/87 Thibodaux W 14-3APPALACHIAN STATE (1-0)11/29/86 Boone, N.C. W 28-26ARKANSAS-MONTICELLO (1-0)9/1/79 Thibodaux W 37-7ARKANSAS STATE (1-0)11/22/01 Jonesboro, Ark. W 28-22ASSUMPTION COLLEGE (1-0)10/28/07 Thibodaux W 44-0AUSTIN PEAY (3-1)10/23/76 Thibodaux W 7-010/22/77 Clarksville, Tenn. W 15-1310/18/80 Clarksville, Tenn. L 16-359/22/84 Thibodaux W 31-6BAPTIST CHRISTIAN (1-0)10/5/74 Thibodaux W 67-0BETHEL COLLEGE (1-0)@8/28/03 Thibodaux W 70-0@@ - Bethel College awarded forfeit victory after Nicholls State used an ineligible player.BISHOP COLLEGE (1-0)10/5/85 Thibodaux W 39-12CAMERON (1-2)10/2/76 Thibodaux W 14-010/1/77 Lawton, Okla. L 0-1310/14/78 Lawton, Okla. L 17-22CENTRAL ARKANSAS (1-0)8/31/00 Thibodaux W 52-44CENTRAL FLORIDA (2-2)10/23/82 Thibodaux W 60-1011/12/83 Orlando, Fla. W 37-1410/17/92 Orlando, Fla. L 18-4210/16/99 Orlando, Fla. L 0-28CHEYNEY UNIVERSITY (1-0)9/17/05 Thibodaux W 54-0CONNECTICUT (1-0)9/3/94 Storrs, Conn. W 16-7DELTA STATE (3-5-1)11/18/72 Cleveland, Miss. L 0-4211/17/73 Thibodaux L 22-2711/23/74 Cleveland, Miss. L 14-1911/22/75 Thibodaux W 24-2111/20/76 Cleveland, Miss. T 7-711/19/77 Thibodaux L 0-1411/18/78 Cleveland, Miss. W 17-149/12/81 Thibodaux W 34-109/16/89 Thibodaux L 14-15EASTERN WASHINGTON (1-0)9/2/04 Thibodaux W 37-14EVANGEL COLLEGE (1-0)11/17/79 Thibodaux W 40-17FLORIDA A&M (1-0)10/9/04 Tallahassee, Fla. W 42-25FLORIDA ATLANTIC (1-1)10/5/02 Thibodaux W 33-2210/11/03 Fort Lauderdale, Fla. L 23-31GEORGIA SOUTHERN (0-3)12/6/86 Statesboro, Ga. L 31-5510/14/89 Thibodaux L 13-2111/23/91 Statesboro, Ga. L 6-40GRAMBLING STATE (0-2)11/13/82 Thibodaux L 15-3311/10/01 Thibodaux L 28-37HARDING (1-0)11/16/96 Thibodaux W 29-19

HOFSTRA (0-1)9/2/95 Hempstead, N.Y. L 10-34ILLINOIS STATE (1-2)9/6/80 Normal, Ill. L 13-2810/22/83 Thibodaux L 29-3411/18/89 Thibodaux W 32-28INDIANA (0-1)9/10/05 Bloomington, Ind. L 31-35JACKSON STATE (1-1)10/2/82 Jackson, Miss. W 21-1710/1/83 Thibodaux L 20-27JACKSONVILLE STATE (6-8)9/9/72 Jacksonville, Ala. L 0-319/15/73 Thibodaux L 10-289/21/74 Jacksonville, Ala. L 0-299/20/75 Thibodaux W 18-69/18/76 Jacksonville, Ala. L 7-349/17/77 Thibodaux L 7-109/16/78 Jacksonville, Ala. W 19-179/14/96 Thibodaux W 21-810/25/97 Jacksonville, Ala. W 16-149/26/98 Thibodaux L 20-219/25/99 Jacksonville, Ala. W 45-429/9/00 Thibodaux L 3-109/8/01 Jacksonville, Ala. L 15-349/21/02 Thibodaux W 14-6LAMAR (1-2)11/11/72 Beaumont, Texas L 15-229/3/83 Thibodaux W 21-1411/3/84 Beaumont, Texas L 16-20LIVINGSTON (3-6)11/4/72 Thibodaux L 0-2611/3/73 Livingston, Ala. L 16-2910/26/74 Thibodaux L 19-3311/1/75 Livingston, Ala. L 7-1310/30/76 Thibodaux L 14-209/8/79 Livingston, Ala. W 21-149/13/80 Thibodaux W 20-29/11/93 Livingston, Ala. L 42-519/10/94 Thibodaux W 77-7LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE (0-2)9/8/90 Lafayette, La. L 21-249/1/01 Lafayette, La. L 0-20LOUISIANA-MONROE (3-22)10/7/72 Thibodaux L 7-2711/10/73 Monroe, La. L 0-3711/5/77 Monroe, La. L 2-199/9/78 Thibodaux L 0-310/6/79 Monroe, La. W 23-1611/1/80 Thibodaux L 28-2910/31/81 Monroe, La. L 18-559/11/82 Thibodaux L 14-3910/15/83 Monroe, La. L 27-479/1/84 Thibodaux L 6-139/28/85 Monroe, La. L 15-179/27/86 Thibodaux W 17-139/26/87 Monroe, La. L 14-269/3/88 Thibodaux L 6-229/9/89 Monroe, La. L 13-1910/20/90 Thibodaux L 20-279/7/91 Monroe, La. W 15-109/5/92 Thibodaux L 10-389/25/93 Thibodaux L 30-519/9/95 Monroe, La. L 21-348/29/96 Monroe, La. L 12-148/30/97 Monroe, La. L 0-289/5/98 Monroe, La. L 10-449/4/99 Monroe, La. L 10-27

Won Loss TiedAkron 0 1Alcorn State 1 0Appalachian State 1 0Arkansas-Monticello 1 0Arkansas State 1 0Assumption College 1 0Austin Peay 3 1Azusa Pacific FIRST MEETINGBaptist Christian 1 0Bethel College 1 0@Bishop College 1 0Cameron 1 2Central Arkansas 1 0Central Florida 2 2Cheyney University 1 0Connecticut 1 0Delta State 3 5 1Eastern Washington 1 0Evangel College 1 0Florida A&M 1 0Florida Atlantic 1 1Georgia Southern 0 3Grambling State 0 2Harding 1 0Hofstra 0 1Illinois State 1 2University of Indiana 0 1Jackson State 1 1Jacksonville State 6 8Lamar 1 2Livingston 3 6Louisiana-Lafayette 0 2Louisiana-Monroe 3 22Louisiana Tech 0 3McNeese State 10 21Merchant Marine Academy 1 0Mississippi College 4 5Mississippi Valley State 1 0Montana 0 1Nebraska 0 1Nevada-Reno FIRST MEETINGNorth Alabama 1 3Northern Arizona 1 1North Dakota State 0 2North Texas 0 5Northwestern State 11 23&@Ouachita Baptist 1 0Portland State 0 1Rice FIRST MEETINGSt. Cloud State 1 0Samford 7 5Sam Houston State 11 10 1@Slippery Rock 1 0South Dakota State 0 1South Florida 0 1Southeastern louisiana 9 7Southeast Missouri 1 0Southern 13 6Southern Arkansas 1 0Southern Illinois 1 1Southwest Missouri 5 0 1Stephen F. Austin 6 17Tennessee-Martin 7 1Tennessee State 0 2Tennessee Tech 2 0Texas A&M-Kingsville 0 3Texas Southern 5 0@Texas State 14 11@Troy State 6 20 1Weber State 2 0Western Carolina 0 1Western Illinois 0 2West Virginia Tech 1 0Youngstown State 1 0

2007 Nicholls State opponents in bold& - Colonels awarded forfeit victory in 2000 after Northwestern State used an ineligible player.@ - Bethel College, Texas Southern, Northwest-ern State, Sam Houston State and Texas State awarded forfeit victory in 2003 after Nicholls State used an ineligible player.

9/16/00 Monroe, La. L 21-27LOUISIANA TECH (0-3)9/24/88 Ruston, La. L 10-3110/31/98 Ruston, La. L 28-569/16/06 Ruston, La. L 21-31McNEESE STATE (10-21)10/21/72 Thibodaux L 7-2410/20/73 Lake Charles, La. L 7-2811/2/74 Thibodaux L 20-2610/29/77 Lake Charles, La. W 24-710/7/78 Lake Charles, La. L 10-359/20/80 Lake Charles, La. L 0-219/19/81 Thibodaux L 9-599/24/83 Lake Charles, La. W 30-279/15/84 Thibodaux L 21-249/21/85 Lake Charles, La. W 37-159/20/86 Thibodaux W 34-1011/14/87 Lake Charles, La. W 29-710/1/88 Thibodaux W 23-199/30/89 Lake Charles, La. L 14-289/1/90 Thibodaux W 31-2410/5/91 Lake Charles, La. L 3-219/26/92 Thibodaux L 17-2111/20/93 Lake Charles, La. L 0-2711/19/94 Lake Charles, La. L 24-4111/18/95 Thibodaux L 6-3111/23/96 Lake Charles, La. W 17-1611/22/97 Thibodaux L 13-3111/21/98 Lake Charles, La. W 31-3011/20/99 Thibodaux L 0-3811/18/00 Lake Charles, La. L 7-1211/17/01 Thibodaux L 27-3411/23/02 Lake Charles, La. L 33-2111/22/03 Thibodaux L 28-6311/20/04 Lake Charles, La. L 30-911/19/05 Thibodaux, La. W 39-2611/18/06 Lake Charles, La. L 10-26MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY (1-0)10/3/81 Thibodaux W 45-3MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE (4-5)10/14/72 Thibodaux L 13-4210/13/73 Clinton, Miss. L 7-2110/19/74 Thibodaux W 21-1210/25/75 Clinton, Miss. L 7-199/11/76 Thibodaux W 17-79/10/77 Clinton, Miss. W 6-010/21/78 Thibodaux W 10-710/20/79 Thibodaux L 14-2811/3/90 Thibodaux L 20-31MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE (1-0)9/12/98 New Orleans, La. W 41-26MONTANA (0-1)11/30/96 Missoula, Mont. L 3-48NEBRASKA (0-1)9/09/06 Lincoln, Neb. L 7-56NORTH ALABAMA (1-3)10/27/73 Thibodaux L 11-2711/9/74 Florence, Ala. L 8-1711/8/75 Thibodaux W 28-2711/6/76 Florence, Ala. L 7-37NORTHERN ARIZONA (1-1)11/12/88 Thibodaux W 23-510/27/90 Flagstaff, Ariz. L 34-41NORTH DAKOTA STATE (0-1)10/2/04 Thibodaux L 24-14NORTH TEXAS (0-5)11/9/91 Thibodaux L 19-2411/7/92 Denton, Texas L 3-31

Game by Game Series Records

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11/13/93 Denton, Texas L 21-6311/12/94 Thibodaux L 17-319/7/02 Denton, Texas L 23-0NORTHWESTERN STATE (11-23)&@10/6/73 Thibodaux W 3-010/12/74 Natchitoches, La. W 7-010/11/75 Thibodaux W 23-1010/9/76 Natchitoches, La. L 8-2010/8/77 Thibodaux W 10-610/28/78 Natchitoches, La. L 18-2810/27/79 Thibodaux W 27-2411/8/80 Natchitoches, La. L 14-2111/7/81 Thibodaux L 17-3111/6/82 Natchitoches, La. L 6-3811/5/83 Thibodaux L 21-2410/11/84 Natchitoches, La. L 0-1911/9/85 Thibodaux L 14-2011/8/86 Natchitoches, La. L 13-2811/7/87 Thibodaux L 28-3110/15/88 Natchitoches, La. L 12-2711/4/89 Thibodaux W 21-159/15/90 Natchitoches, La. W 19-711/16/91 Thibodaux L 10-1611/14/92 Natchitoches, La. L 6-4410/9/93 Natchitoches, La. L 21-359/17/94 Thibodaux L 3-3510/7/95 Natchitoches, La. L 14-3410/12/96 Thibodaux W 19-179/27/97 Natchitoches, La. L 0-1910/24/98 Thibodaux L 26-2810/2/99 Natchitoches, La. L 17-4210/14/00 Thibodaux L 21-27&10/20/01 Natchitoches, La. L 14-4710/24/02 Thibodaux L 21-1410/25/03 Natchitoches, La. W 40-30@10/21/04 Thibodaux W 40-1411/5/06 Natchitoches, La. W 31-2410/21/06 Thibodaux L 0-9& - Colonels awarded forfeit victory after Northwestern State used an ineligible player.@ - Demons awarded forfeit victory after Nich-olls State used an ineligible player.OUACHITA BAPTIST (1-0)9/16/72 Thibodaux W 12-7PORTLAND STATE (0-1)9/13/03 Portland, Ore. L 37-44ST. CLOUD STATE (1-0)9/5/87 Thibodaux W 17-3SAMFORD (7-5)9/10/88 Birmingham, Ala. W 43-1711/11/89 Thibodaux W 23-1710/2/93 Thibodaux L 6-2110/1/94 Birmingham, Ala. W 24-69/30/95 Thibodaux L 20-3610/5/96 Birmingham, Ala. W 10-310/4/97 Thibodaux W 17-1410/3/98 Birmingham, Ala. L 16-1711/13/99 Thibodaux L 24-289/30/00 Birmingham, Ala. L 10-289/29/01 Thibodaux W 20-169/14/02 Birmingham, Ala. W 45-17SAM HOUSTON STATE (11-10-1)@9/15/79 Thibodaux W 29-109/27/84 Thibodaux W 24-611/2/85 Huntsville, Texas L 14-2811/1/86 Thibodaux L 38-4110/7/89 Huntsville, Texas W 28-1410/6/90 Thibodaux W 28-16

10/12/91 Huntsville, Texas L 19-2810/10/92 Thibodaux T 19-1911/6/93 Thibodaux W 20-1911/5/94 Huntsville, Texas W 24-011/4/95 Thibodaux L 17-2411/9/96 Thibodaux W 20-1010/19/97 Huntsville, Texas L 17-2410/8/98 Thibodaux W 36-3311/6/99 Huntsville, Texas L 17-6911/4/00 Thibodaux L 21-2710/13/01 Thibodaux L 32-3511/9/02 Huntsville, Texas W 34-1611/1/03 Thibodaux, La. W 37-12@10/16/04 Huntsville, Texas L 38-1010/15/05 Thibodaux, La. W 37-1710/14/06 Huntsville, Texas L 7-37@ - Bearkats awarded forfeit victory after Nich-olls State used an ineligible player.SLIPPERY ROCK (1-0)9/23/72 Thibodaux W 18-14SOUTH DAKOTA STATE (0-1)9/23/06 Thibodaux L 17-24SOUTH FLORIDA (0-1)9/6/03 Tampa, Florida L 17-27SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA (9-7)9/30/72 Hammond, La. L 9-319/29/73 Hammond, La. L 0-1011/16/74 Thibodaux W 10-011/15/75 New Orleans, La. W 14-611/13/76 New Orleans, La. L 7-1711/12/77 Thibodaux L 14-1711/11/78 New Orleans, La. L 0-1011/10/79 Hammond, La. L 0-3811/15/80 Thibodaux L 20-2111/14/81 Hammond, La. W 29-1711/20/82 Thibodaux W 20-1411/19/83 Hammond, La. W 6-011/17/84 Thibodaux W 36-711/23/85 Hammond, La. W 21-1711/12/05 Hammond, La. W 38-2810/7/06 Thibodaux W 14-10SOUTHEAST MISSOURI (1-0)10/4/75 Cape Giradeau, Mo. W 18-17 SOUTHERN (13-6)10/11/80 Baton Rouge, La. L 0-4810/10/81 Thibodaux W 56-1410/9/82 Baton Rouge, La. W 26-1410/8/83 Thibodaux L 20-2110/6/84 Thibodaux W 43-2610/12/85 Baton Rouge, La. L 22-2510/11/86 Thibodaux W 17-1010/10/87 Baton Rouge, La. W 27-2110/8/88 Thibodaux W 24-010/28/89 Baton Rouge, La. L 28-3111/17/90 Thibodaux W 23-1911/2/91 Baton Rouge, La. W 21-710/31/92 Thibodaux W 27-2410/30/93 Baton Rouge, La. W 28-1410/29/94 Thibodaux W 20-1410/28/95 Baton Rouge, La. L 3-4111/2/96 Thibodaux W 14-011/1/97 Baton Rouge, La. L 14-219/28/02 Baton Rouge, La. W 21-13SOUTHERN ARKANSAS (1-0)8/31/06 Thibodaux, W 35-0SOUTHERN ILLINOIS (1-1)9/23/95 Carbondale, Ill. L 20-489/6/97 Thibodaux W 33-0

SOUTHWEST MISSOURI (5-0-1)11/21/81 Thibodaux T 20-2010/30/82 Springfield, Mo. W 30-1910/29/83 Thibodaux W 33-711/16/85 Thibodaux W 31-2810/4/86 Springfield, Mo. W 31-09/19/87 Springfield, Mo. W 21-9STEPHEN F. AUSTIN (6-17)10/20/84 Nacogdoches, Texas W 25-2110/19/85 Thibodaux L 10-2010/18/86 Nacogdoches, Texas W 14-1010/17/87 Thibodaux L 21-2411/5/88 Nacogdoches, Texas L 7-309/23/89 Nacogdoches, Texas L 7-249/22/90 Thibodaux W 41-23*10/26/91 Thibodaux W 26-010/24/92 Nacogdoches, Texas L 6-2110/16/93 Nacogdoches, Texas L 21-3510/15/94 Thibodaux L 10-2410/14/95 Nacogdoches, Texas L 3-5610/19/96 Thibodaux L 11-2711/15/97 Nacogdoches, Texas L 7-3911/14/98 Thibodaux W 14-710/23/99 Nacogdoches, Texas L 7-3810/21/00 Thibodaux L 20-2711/3/01 Nacogdoches, Texas L 21-2310/12/02 Thibodaux L 17-1411/15/03 Nacogdoches, Texas L 16-2811/6/04 Thibodaux W 41-2310/8/06 Nacogdoches, Texas L 21-27 (OT)11/11/06 Thibodaux L 13-16TENNESSEE-MARTIN (7-1)10/28/72 Martin, Tenn. W 18-159/8/73 Thibodaux W 7-09/14/74 Martin, Tenn. W 16-149/13/75 Thibodaux W 23-010/16/76 Martin, Tenn. W 3-010/15/77 Thibodaux L 0-3411/4/78 Martin, Tenn. W 7-311/3/79 Thibodaux W 15-7TENNESSEE STATE (0-2)10/25/80 Thibodaux L 15-4010/24/81 Nashville, Tenn. L 11-49TENNESSEE TECH (2-0)9/2/78 Thibodaux W 20-109/29/79 Cookeville, Tenn. W 13-10TEXAS A&M-KINGSVILLE (0-3)8/31/91 Thibodaux L 3-79/12/92 Kingsville, Texas L 12-509/20/03 Kingsville, Texas L 26-27TEXAS SOUTHERN (5-0)@10/17/81 Thibodaux W 31-279/4/82 Houston, Texas W 14-611/19/88 Thibodaux W 26-139/27/03 Thibodaux W 64-5@9/25/04 Houston, Texas W 21-6@ - Tigers awarded forfeit victory after Nicholls State used an ineligible player.TEXAS STATE (14-11)@10/4/80 Thibodaux W 24-219/18/82 San Marcos, Texas L 7-1411/10/84 San Marcos, Texas W 30-1410/26/85 Thibodaux W 20-1210/25/86 San Marcos, Texas W 35-2110/24/87 Thibodaux L 16-3110/29/88 San Marcos, Texas W 13-1010/21/89 Thibodaux W 22-21

9/29/90 San Marcos, Texas L 30-339/28/91 Thibodaux L 10-1910/3/92 San Marcos, Texas L 13-3810/23/93 Thibodaux W 63-3710/22/94 San Marcos, Texas L 26-2710/21/95 Thibodaux L 25-3510/26/96 San Marcos, Texas W 49-3610/11/97 Thibodaux W 29-2811/28/98 San Marcos, Texas L 27-2810/9/99 Thibodaux L 0-1610/7/00 San Marcos, Texas L 0-2510/27/01 Thibodaux W 33-1410/19/02 San Marcos, Texas W 24-2111/6/03 Thibodaux W 31-13@11/13/04 San Marcos, Texas L 12-3511/29/05 Thibodaux W 32-29 (OT)11/4/06 San Marcos, Texas W 21-19@ - Bobcats awarded forfeit victory after Nich-olls State used an ineligible player.TROY STATE (6-20-1)9/22/73 Troy, Ala. L 7-429/28/74 Thibodaux L 0-269/27/75 Troy, Ala. W 17-139/25/76 Thibodaux L 9-149/24/77 Troy, Ala. L 6-239/23/78 Thibodaux L 6-169/22/79 Troy, Ala. L 15-359/27/80 Thibodaux L 15-259/26/81 Troy, Ala. L 23-269/25/82 Thibodaux W 10-39/10/83 Troy, Ala. L 25-339/8/84 Troy, Ala. L 7-269/14/85 Thibodaux W 40-229/13/86 Troy, Ala. W 26-259/12/87 Thibodaux T 17-1711/10/90 Troy, Ala. L 23-319/21/91 Troy, Ala. W 25-1711/21/92 Thibodaux L 0-219/18/93 Thibodaux L 17-2410/8/94 Troy, Ala. L 14-359/16/95 Thibodaux L 3-179/21/96 Troy, Ala. L 7-379/20/97 Thibodaux W 22-2011/7/98 Troy, Ala. L 31-1010/30/99 Thibodaux L 0-2010/28/00 Troy, Ala. L 12-419/22/01 Troy, Ala. L 0-26WEBER STATE (2-0)11/22/86 Thibodaux W 34-309/17/88 Ogden, Utah W 28-23WEST VIRGINIA TECH (1-0)8/29/02 Thibodaux W 63-6WESTERN CAROLINA (0-1)9/11/04 Cullowhee, N.C. L 28-7WESTERN ILLINOIS (0-2)9/18/99 New Orleans, La. L 13-149/23/00 Macomb, Ill. L 3-44YOUNGSTOWN STATE (1-0)9/6/86 Youngstown, Ohio W 34-17

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Game 1August 31, 2006John L. Guidry StadiumThibodaux, LousianaNicholls Colonels 35 Southern Arkansas Muleriders 0

For the fourth consecutive season, the Colonels opened up their home slate with a shutout victory with the 2006 win coming against Southern Arkansas on Thursday August 31. In the contest, Jermaine Boggan picked off two passes and recovered a Mulerider fumble in the endzone for his first career touchdown. Boggan picked up SLC Player of the Week Honors for his outstand-ing role in the Colonels 35-0 victory over Southern Arkansas.

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 ScoreSouthern Arkansas 0 0 0 0 0 Record: (1-1)Nicholls 14 7 7 7 35 Record: (1-0)

SAU NICHFIRST DOWNS.. 13 14RUSHES-YARDS (NET). 41-94 47-195PASSING YDS (NET). 106 66Passes Att-Comp-Int. 26-12-3 4-3-0TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS. 67-200 51-261Fumble Returns-Yards. 2-60 1-14Punt Returns-Yards. 0-0 2-19Kickoff Returns-Yards. 5-123 1-17Interception Returns-Yards. 0-0 3-76Punts (Number-Avg). 4-36.8 2-37.0Fumbles-Lost.. 4-2 2-2Penalties-Yards. 12-188 6-48Possession Time. 32:32 27:28Third-Down Conversions. 3 of 14 6 of 10Fourth-Down Conversions. 2 of 5 0 of 0Red-Zone Scores-Chances. 0-2 4-5Sacks By: Number-Yards. 5-18 0-0

Game 2September 9, 2006Memorial Stadium Lincoln, NebraskaNebraska 56 Nicholls 7

When the Colonels traveled to the bread basket of the United States to play Nebraska, it marked the first time in Nicholls’ football history that they suited up against a former Division I-A national champion. The Colonels fell to the Cornhuskers by the score of 56-7, and avoided being shutout against the Big 12 Conference foe. However, Nicholls did rush for 187 yards against Nebraska, which was the second most rushing yards the Cornhuskers gave up to an opponent in all of 2006.

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 ScoreNicholls. 0 0 0 7 7 Record: (1-1)Nebraska. 14 14 14 14 - 56 Record: (2-0)

NICH NUFIRST DOWNS.. 7 30RUSHES-YARDS (NET). 47-187 50-261PASSING YDS (NET). 0 237

Passes Att-Comp-Int. 3-0-0 26-21-0TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS. 50-187 76-498Fumble Returns-Yards. 0-0 0-0Punt Returns-Yards. 0-0 8-117Kickoff Returns-Yards. 7-86 1-23Interception Returns-Yards. 0-0 0-0Punts (Number-Avg). 8-38.9 1-41.0Fumbles-Lost.. 7-3 1-1Penalties-Yards. 6-46 3-20Possession Time. 26:16 33:44Third-Down Conversions. 3 of 13 7 of 12Fourth-Down Conversions. 1 of 2 2 of 3Red-Zone Scores-Chances. 1-1 7-8Sacks By: Number-Yards. 1-5 0-0

Game 3September 16, 2006Joe Aillet StadiumRuston, LouisianaLouisiana Tech 31 Nicholls 21

Nicholls held a 21-17 advantage at halftime over the Bulldogs after scoring three touchdowns in the opening quarter of play that included a 50 yard touchdown pass from Vincent Montgomery to Grant Thorne. Louisiana Tech went on to score two touchdowns in the third quarter to take a 31-21 lead that the Colonels never did overcome. The game marked only the third time that the two in-state schools had played each other with the previous contest taking place in 1998.

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 ScoreNicholls. 21 0 0 0 21 Record: (1-2)Louisiana Tech. 7 10 14 0 - 31 Record: (1-1)

NICH TECHFIRST DOWNS.. 14 22RUSHES-YARDS (NET). 50-141 42-178PASSING YDS (NET). 83 203Passes Att-Comp-Int. 11-4-0 22-13-0TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS. 61-224 64-381Fumble Returns-Yards. 1-5 0-0Punt Returns-Yards. 1-2 2-28Kickoff Returns-Yards. 4-107 1-17Interception Returns-Yards. 0-0 0-0Punts (Number-Avg). 6-36.8 3-33.3Fumbles-Lost.. 4-2 3-3Penalties-Yards. 6-34 3-25Possession Time. 29:50 30:10Third-Down Conversions. 4 of 13 4 of 9Fourth-Down Conversions. 2 of 3 0 of 0Red-Zone Scores-Chances. 2-3 4-4Sacks By: Number-Yards. 2-17 1-8

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Game 4September 23, 2006John L. Guidry StadiumThibodaux, LouisianaNo. 22 South Dakota State 24 Nicholls 17

After two straight games on the road against Division I-A foes, the Colonels returned to John L. Guidry to face fellow Division I-AA member South Dakota State, but the Colonels fell 24-17 to the No. 22 ranked Jackrabbits. South Dakota State then went on to win seven straight games that included victories over No. 21 McNeese State, No. 16 Cal Poly, who is ranked fourth nationally when they defeated them, and UC Davis, who was ranked No. 16 when SDSU beat them.

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 ScoreSDSU. 14 3 7 0 - 24 Record: (1-3)Nicholls. 0 3 0 14 - 17 Record: (1-3)

SDSU NICHFIRST DOWNS.. 19 14RUSHES-YARDS (NET). 35-223 49-218PASSING YDS (NET). 156 72Passes Att-Comp-Int. 25-14-1 13-5-1TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS. 60-379 62-290Fumble Returns-Yards. 0-0 0-0Punt Returns-Yards. 1-12 2-13Kickoff Returns-Yards. 1-34 2-25Interception Returns-Yards. 1-0 1-18Punts (Number-Avg). 4-47.8 3-42.0Fumbles-Lost.. 2-2 1-0Penalties-Yards. 7-85 3-31Possession Time. 30:03 29:57Third-Down Conversions. 5 of 10 4 of 13Fourth-Down Conversions. 1 of 1 0 of 3Red-Zone Scores-Chances. 1-2 2-3Sacks By: Number-Yards. 0-0 1-3

Game 5October 7, 2006 (Homecoming)John L. Guidry StadiumThibodaux, LouisianaNicholls 14 Southeastern 10

The Colonels got off on the right foot in Southland Conference play as they defeated in-state rival Southeastern La. for Nicholls’ seventh straight victory over the Lions. The Lions went into the locker room with a 10-7 lead at half-time after a ten point shutout second quarter, but the Colonels offense came out in the third quarter and scored the go ahead touchdown. Broderick Cole led all rushers with 101 yards on the ground while Vincent Montgomery added 96 to help the Colonels register their first 300 yard rushing performance as a team of the season.

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 ScoreSLU.. 0 10 0 0 - 10 Record: (1-5,0-1)Nicholls. 7 0 7 0 - 14 Record: (2-3,1-0)

SLU NICHFIRST DOWNS.. 17 18RUSHES-YARDS (NET). 33-169 49-331PASSING YDS (NET). 118 18Passes Att-Comp-Int. 32-17-1 7-3-0TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS. 65-287 56-349Fumble Returns-Yards. 0-0 0-0Punt Returns-Yards. 2-1 2-34Kickoff Returns-Yards. 3-60 3-54Interception Returns-Yards. 0-0 1-0Punts (Number-Avg). 5-42.0 5-40.6Fumbles-Lost.. 0-0 4-2Penalties-Yards. 5-40 9-65Possession Time. 31:43 28:17Third-Down Conversions. 7 of 16 2 of 10Fourth-Down Conversions. 0 of 1 0 of 1Red-Zone Scores-Chances. 1-1 2-3Sacks By: Number-Yards. 1-7 1-1

Game 6October 14, 2006Bowers StadiumHuntsville, TexasSam Houston State 37 Nicholls 7

Sam Houston State avenged its 37-17 loss to the Colonels in 2005 with a 37-7 defeat of Nicholls in the 2006 season. The Bear-kats took advantage of six Colonel turnovers that included five fumbles, which gave Sam Houston State a short field to work with to score. The Bearkats only lead 13-7 at the half, but scored 24 unan-swered points in the final half to go on to top the Colonels. The loss only marked the second time in the last five games that Nicholls had lost to the Bearkats.

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 ScoreNicholls. 0 7 0 0 - 7 Record: (2-4,1-1)Sam Houston St. 6 7 7 17 - 37 Record: (4-2,2-0)

NICH SHSUFIRST DOWNS.. 20 18RUSHES-YARDS (NET). 63-253 34-186PASSING YDS (NET). 9 148Passes Att-Comp-Int. 7-1-1 21-13-1TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS. 70-262 55-334Fumble Returns-Yards. 0-0 0-0Punt Returns-Yards. 1-19 3-82Kickoff Returns-Yards. 4-67 2-23Interception Returns-Yards. 1-17 1-5Punts (Number-Avg). 4-40.2 2-51.5Fumbles-Lost.. 5-5 1-1Penalties-Yards. 7-60 6-47Possession Time. 33:15 26:45Third-Down Conversions. 7 of 13 4 of 9Fourth-Down Conversions. 0 of 0 1 of 1Red-Zone Scores-Chances. 1-3 5-6Sacks By: Number-Yards. 0-0 0-0

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Game 7October 21, 2006John L. Guidry Stadium Thibodaux, LouisianaNorthwestern State 9 Nicholls 0

A defensive showdown to say the least took place between Nicholls and Northwestern State in 2006 as neither teams’ offense reached pay dirt in the game, while the Demons cracked the score-board on three successful field goals to win 9-0. The Colonels’ defense only permitted Northwestern State to 176 yards of total offense in the loss, but the offense sputtered as Nich-olls lost five fumbles in the contest. Two of the lost fumbles led to six points for the Demons as they went on to win the battle for NSU in 2006.

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 ScoreNWLA. 3 0 3 3 - 9 Record: (3-4,1-2)Nicholls. 0 0 0 0 - 0 Record: (2-5,1-2)

NWLA NICHFIRST DOWNS.. 12 11RUSHES-YARDS (NET). 44-101 39-175PASSING YDS (NET). 72 51Passes Att-Comp-Int. 22-11-1 12-5-1TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS. 66-173 51-226Fumble Returns-Yards. 0-0 0-0Punt Returns-Yards. 2-9 4-25Kickoff Returns-Yards. 0-0 3-53Interception Returns-Yards. 1-23 1-5Punts (Number-Avg). 7-40.7 3-41.3Fumbles-Lost.. 1-0 7-5Penalties-Yards. 9-54 6-69Possession Time. 37:33 22:27Third-Down Conversions. 5 of 18 1 of 9Fourth-Down Conversions. 2 of 3 1 of 2Red-Zone Scores-Chances. 3-4 0-1Sacks By: Number-Yards. 2-11 2-24

Game 8October 28, 2006 (Family Day)John L. Guidry StadiumThibodaux, LouisianaNicholls 44 Assumption College 0

The Colonels ended their two game skid with a 44-0 trouncing of Assumption College with true freshman Zach Chauvin getting his first collegiate start. Chauvin did not disappoint with 116 yards through the air to go along with two touchdowns and 93 yards rush-ing in the game. It was the first time that Nicholls had played Assumption Col-lege in any sport in Colonel history.

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 ScoreASM.. 0 0 0 0 - 0 Record: (3-6,3-5)Nicholls. 7 17 13 7 - 44 Record: (3-5,1-2)

ASM NICHFIRST DOWNS.. 5 22RUSHES-YARDS (NET). 20-10 60-385

PASSING YDS (NET). 54 136Passes Att-Comp-Int. 24-10-1 9-5-0TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS. 44-64 69-521Fumble Returns-Yards. 0-0 0-0Punt Returns-Yards. 0-0 6-23Kickoff Returns-Yards. 6-116 1-9Interception Returns-Yards. 0-0 1-0Punts (Number-Avg). 7-29.1 1-39.0Fumbles-Lost.. 1-1 4-1Penalties-Yards. 2-15 10-79Possession Time. 24:17 35:43Third-Down Conversions. 0 of 11 10 of 15Fourth-Down Conversions. 3 of 3 0 of 0Red-Zone Scores-Chances. 0-1 5-6Sacks By: Number-Yards. 0-0 2-32

Game 9November 2, 2006Bobcat StadiumSan Marcos, TexasNicholls 21 Texas State 19

These two squads took center stage on ESPN Southwest on Thursday November 2, and those in attendance and behind televi-sion screens at home were not disappointed as Texas State threat-ened to score in the closing seconds to win the game but Levon Bailey and Toney Edison teamed up to preserve the 21-19 victory. It was the second straight season Nicholls defeated Texas State, and won the ‘Battle for the Paddle.’ Vincent Montgomery was named Southland Conference Offensive Player of the Week for his heroic role in coming off the bench in rally the Colonels from a 13 point deficit to a 21-19 win.

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 ScoreNicholls. 0 0 21 0 - 21 Record: (4-5,2-2)Texas State. 0 13 0 6 - 19 Record: (3-6,2-3)

NICH TXSTFIRST DOWNS.. 10 20RUSHES-YARDS (NET). 49-227 34-140PASSING YDS (NET). 103 221Passes Att-Comp-Int. 7-3-0 33-16-0TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS. 56-330 67-361Fumble Returns-Yards. 0-0 0-0Punt Returns-Yards. 1-13 2--3Kickoff Returns-Yards. 3-57 4-66Interception Returns-Yards. 0-0 0-0Punts (Number-Avg). 6-35.8 5-37.2Fumbles-Lost.. 5-3 2-2Penalties-Yards. 6-70 3-30Possession Time. 27:40 32:20Third-Down Conversions. 4 of 14 4 of 13Fourth-Down Conversions. 1 of 1 0 of 2Red-Zone Scores-Chances. 2-3 2-2Sacks By: Number-Yards. 2-10 0-0

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Game 10November 11, 2006John L. Guidry Stadium (Senior Day)Thibodaux, LouisianaStephen F. Austin 16 Nicholls 13

The Colonels partook in another nail biter for the second straight week in a row, but fell short to Stephen F. Austin 16-13 as the Lumberjacks scored the go ahead touchdown on a 42 yard pass-ing play with 40 seconds left in the game. Nicholls needed a win to have a better grip on their chances to repeat as conference champions, but fell short to Stephen F. Austin for the second straight year. In the game, the Colonels’ defense recorded four sacks and one interceptions, but the Lumberjacks put together a 13 point fourth quarter to emerged victorious.

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 ScoreSFA.. 0 0 3 13 - 16 Record: (3-7,3-2)Nicholls. 0 7 3 3 - 13 Record: (4-6,2-3)

SFA NICHFIRST DOWNS.. 18 15RUSHES-YARDS (NET). 39-110 44-250PASSING YDS (NET). 197 30Passes Att-Comp-Int. 28-17-0 6-2-1TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS. 67-307 50-280Fumble Returns-Yards. 0-0 0-0Punt Returns-Yards. 1-2 1-3Kickoff Returns-Yards. 3-82 5-46Interception Returns-Yards. 1-0 0-0Punts (Number-Avg). 3-33.3 4-26.8Fumbles-Lost.. 0-0 2-2Penalties-Yards. 8-70 5-53Possession Time. 32:13 27:47Third-Down Conversions. 9 of 17 4 of 10Fourth-Down Conversions. 0 of 2 0 of 0Red-Zone Scores-Chances. 3-3 2-2Sacks By: Number-Yards. 1-4 4-16

Game 11November 18, 2006Cowboy StadiumLake Charles, LouisianaMcNeese State 26 Nicholls 10

The Cowboys were in search of their 11th Southland Conference title, and played like it in their 26-10 victory over the Colonels in the regular season finale for both teams. Nicholls was down 17-0 at halftime and despite a 10 point rally in the third quarter by the Colonels, the Cowboys tacked on another nine to the scoreboard in the second half en route to victory. The Colonels ended their 2006 campaign 4-7 overall and 2-4 in conference play.

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 ScoreNicholls. 0 0 10 0 - 10 Record: (4-7,2-4)McNeese State. 10 7 6 3 - 26 Record: (7-4,5-1)

NICH MCNFIRST DOWNS.. 16 18RUSHES-YARDS (NET). 47-211 40-202PASSING YDS (NET). 67 126Passes Att-Comp-Int. 16-8-3 13-9-0TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS. 63-278 53-328Fumble Returns-Yards. 0-0 1-25Punt Returns-Yards. 1--2 1-0Kickoff Returns-Yards. 4-84 2-21Interception Returns-Yards. 0-0 3-35Punts (Number-Avg). 2-31.5 2-37.5Fumbles-Lost...... 3-1 0-0Penalties-Yards........ 3-14 8-49Possession Time........ 32:48 27:12Third-Down Conversions.... 7 of 14 7 of 11Fourth-Down Conversions.... 1 of 2 0 of 0Red-Zone Scores-Chances.... 2-3 4-5Sacks By: Number-Yards.... 1-7 1-2

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“The Southland Conference serves to unite its members in celebrating academic success, achieving competitive excellence, promoting positive values and developing community relationships within a frame-work of efficiency, integrity and personal dignity.”

Now in its fourth decade of existence, the Southland Conference was formed on March 15, 1963, when administrators from Abilene Christian College, Arkansas State College, Arlington State College, Lamar State College of Technology and Trinity Uni-versity met at the Baker Hotel in Dallas.

In its four decades of academic and ath-letic accomplishments, the Southland Con-ference has witnessed many changes in col-lege athletics, and the league has adjusted and transformed as necessary to continue to achieve at the highest competitive levels.

Current Southland Conference members in Texas and Louisiana include Lamar Uni-versity, McNeese State University, Nicholls State University, Northwestern State Univer-sity, Sam Houston State University, South-eastern Louisiana University, Stephen F. Austin State University, Texas State Univer-sity, the University of Louisiana at Monroe, the University of Texas at Arlington, and the University of Texas at San Antonio.

All told, the member institutions of the Southland encompass over 150,000 cur-rent students and an alumni base of close

to 700,000. Famous alums from Southland Conference schools include former U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson (Texas State), CBS news anchor Dan Rather (Sam Houston State), U.S. Central Command general Tom-my Franks (UT-Arlington), NBA executive Joe Dumars (McNeese State), ABC news and sports anchor Robin Roberts (Southeastern Louisiana), country music stars Tim McGraw (UL-Monroe) and George Strait (Texas State), Major League Baseball star and Olympian Ben Sheets (UL-Monroe), and actor Lou Diamond Phillips (UT-Arlington).

The cities of the Southland are diverse and dynamic, ranging from international business and cultural centers such as the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex and San Anto-nio, to the historical cities of Nacogdoches, Texas, and Natchitoches, La., to the home of the modern oil boom, Beaumont, Texas, to the unique Cajun French cultures found in the Louisiana cities of Thibodaux and Lake Charles. Southland Conference institutions also draw large numbers of students from the metropolitan areas of Houston, New Orleans, Austin and Shreveport.

The Southland sponsors 17 champion-ship sports, all at the NCAA Division I level. The eight men’s sports include football, bas-ketball, baseball, golf, tennis, cross country, and indoor and outdoor track and field. The women compete for nine championships in basketball, volleyball, softball, soccer, golf,

tennis, cross country, and indoor and out-door track and field. The Conference earns automatic qualification to NCAA champion-ships in football, men’s and women’s bas-ketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, men’s golf, women’s tennis, and women’s soccer.

Southland Conference football ranks among the best Division I-AA leagues in the nation, and enjoys an annual expectation of competing for the national champion-ship with multiple teams advancing to the NCAA playoffs each year. Two years ago, McNeese State finished the regular season ranked No. 1 in the nation, and advanced to the national championship contest, the sixth such title game appearance since the league joined I-AA in 1982. All told, South-land teams have played in 78 Division I-AA playoff games in 21 years, winning 38 of the contests.

Historically, the Southland’s successful football heritage has sustained itself through numerous membership and classification changes. Originally an NAIA conference, the Southland joined the NCAA College Division in 1968. The College Division was re-named NCAA Division II in 1973, and the league played two seasons in that class.

The Southland was an NCAA Division I league from 1975-81, before joining the ranks of I-AA in 1982, its home ever since.

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Division championships through former members Arkansas State (1970, UPI) and Louisiana Tech (1972, National Football Foundation).

Louisiana Tech also won the first-ever NCAA-sanctioned national title, winning the Division II playoffs in 1973. Tech followed that with the UPI’s Division II national championship in 1974. Louisiana-Monroe won the 1987 Division I-AA national title.

McNeese State, which has made 11 appearances in the national playoffs, also played in the 1997 I-AA national champion-ship game, and Stephen F. Austin played in the 1989 title game, one of four playoff runs for the Lumberjacks. Northwestern State has played in five national playoffs, and advanced to the semifinals in 1998, while Sam Houston State has earned three trips to the postseason.

On four occasions, the Southland has placed three teams in the national 16-team playoffs. Five of the six current football-playing members have qualified for the I-AA playoffs, and Texas State won NCAA Divi-sion II titles in 1981 and 1982 before join-ing the Southland.

During its tenure as a Division I confer-ence from 1975-81, the Southland Confer-ence was instrumental in the startup of the Independence Bowl in 1976. The South-land representative served as the host team of the bowl until 1980, compiling a 2-3 record in the contests.

The Southland has produced over 130 football All-Americans during its history, and has sent such talent to the profes-sional ranks including San Francisco’s Zack Bronson (McNeese), Buffalo’s Larry Centers (SFA), Carolina’s Kavika Pittman (McNeese), Kansas City’s Marcus Spears (Northwestern), Houston’s Darrick Vaughn (Texas State), Washington’s Jeremiah Trotter (SFA) and Oakland’s Terrance Shaw (SFA). In the 2002 NFL Draft alone, five Southland players were selected.

Former NFL stars from the Southland include Fred Dean, Bill Bergey, Stan Humphries, Fred Barnett, Roger Carr, Mar-vin Upshaw, Mike Barber, Bruce Collie, Tim McKyer, Pat Tilley, Jackie Harris, Eugene Seale, Bubby Brister, Billy Ryckman, Rafael Septien, Buford Jordan and Ray Brown.

The Southland Conference has also seen its share of great coaches during its history such as Maxie Lambright, Ernie Duplechin, Sam Goodwin, Jack Doland, Bennie Ellender, Bobby Keasler, Larry Lacewell, Bill Davidson, Dennis Franchione, Pat Collins and Ron Randleman.

In addition to football, the Southland can point to a number of accomplishments in all sports.

Men’s basketball has experienced a tremendous amount of success during the Southland’s 40 years. The league has sent two teams to the NCAA Sweet Sixteen, as well as a squad to the NIT Final Four. Bas-ketball stars Karl Malone, Joe Dumars, Jeff Foster, Dwight “Bo” Lamar, Andrew Toney and Mike Olliver played in the Southland Conference.

Coaches such as Billy Tubbs, Mike Vin-ing, Scotty Robertson, Jack Martin, Andy Russo, Bobby Paschal and Pat Foster have led teams in the Southland.

In women’s basketball, the Southland also has its share of tradition with UL-Mon-roe advancing to the 1985 NCAA Women’s Final Four, and Stephen F. Austin sustaining itself as one of the most successful programs in the history of the sport.

Women’s basketball all-stars have includ-ed Eun Jung Lee, Lisa Ingram, Portia Hill, Deneen Parker, Katrina Price, and Joskeen Garner, and coaches such as Gary Blair, Linda Sharp, and Linda Harper.

Baseball has emerged as a huge South-land Conference strength with the league earning numerous national rankings and NCAA Tournament berths. The Southland consistently ranks among the top 10 confer-ences in the country, and major leaguers such as Ben Sheets, David Segui, Brian Law-rence, Ben Broussard, Chuck Finley, Jerald Clark, and Terry Matthews once played in the league. Fourteen Southland Conference players were selected in the 2003 Major League Baseball draft and another 22 were taken in 2004.

Such coaches as Jim Gilligan, who won his 900th career game in 2003, Pat Pat-terson, Butch McBroom, Jim Wells, Smoke Laval, Dave Van Horn, Mike Bianco, John Cohen and Tony Robichaux have patrolled Southland dugouts.

Softball has also enjoyed a break-through on the national scene recently as Texas-Arlington and Texas State enjoyed unprecedented success in the 2003 NCAA Tournament, each winning two games in the national event.

The Southland has a proud history in vol-leyball as Texas-Arlington has represented the conference eight times in the NCAA Tournament, advancing all the way to the NCAA Volleyball Final Four in 1989.

Track and field has also served as a proud asset for the Southland Conference as the league has produced numerous national

champions and Olympic medalists. The Southland boasts 23 men’s and three wom-en’s student-athletes who have won NCAA track and field national championships. The league has also produced U.S. Olympic track and field medalists Earl Bell, Thomas Hill, Al Joyner and Charles Austin, along with other Olympians.

Golf has traditionally been a strong Southland sport as exemplified by Lamar men’s golfer Chris Stroud, who finished third individually at the 2003 NCAA National Championship. The league has sent mul-tiple teams into postseason play on numer-ous occasions. Lamar won a pair of NCAA Division II national championships in 1967 and 1968, and also produced PGA player Ronnie Black.

Southland tennis has also experienced national prominence. Texas-Arlington’s All-American Andy Leber was the 2002 ITA/Ted Farnsworth National Senior Co-Player of the Year after a 43-3 record and earning the nation’s No. 2 ranking.

The conference has increased sponsor-ship and championships opportunities for female student-athletes in recent years, adding women’s golf and soccer as league sports.

The Southland Conference has repeat-edly demonstrated its commitment to the academic and athletic success of its student-athletes.

With the F.L. McDonald Postgraduate Scholarship Award, the league annually honors one male and one female scholar-athlete with a stipend for postgraduate study. The Scholar-Athlete Award is given to each institution’s male and female student-athlete with the highest grade-point average. Also, student-athletes with grade point aver-ages above 3.0 are honored on the Confer-ence’s All-Academic teams.

In addition to providing expanding opportunities for student-athletes, the South-land Conference and its member institutions are very involved in various community out-reach programs. Many of these programs provide positive life skills training such as academics, citizenship and leadership to school-aged students in Southland com-munities.

The Southland Conference has also been active in the NCAA Youth Education through Sports (YES) program, and is com-mitted to providing thousands of youngsters the opportunity to receive instruction from Southland student-athletes and coaches in numerous YES clinics.

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August30 Angelo State at Sam Houston State Huntsville, Texas 6:00 Southeastern Louisiana at New Mexico State Las Cruces, N.M. 7:00 September1 Henderson State at Northwestern State Natchitoches, La. 6:00 Tarleton State at Stephen F. Austin Nacogdoches, Texas 6:00 Cal Poly at Texas State San Marcos, Texas 6:00 Central Arkansas at Louisiana Tech Ruston, La. 6:00 Nicholls State at Rice University Houston, Texas 7:00 Portland State at McNeese State Lake Charles, La. 7:008 Sam Houston State at Arkansas-Monticello Huntsville, Texas 6:00 Southeastern Louisiana at Kansas Lawrence, Kan. 6:00 *Central Arkansas at Northwestern State Natchitoches, La. 6:00 Stephen F. Austin at North Dakota State Fargo, N.D. 6:00 Abilene Christian at Texas State San Marcos, Texas 6:00 Southern Arkansas at Nicholls State Thibodaux, La. 6:0015 Northwestern State at Northeastern Boston, Mass. 12:00 Texas State at Baylor Waco, Texas TBA Sam Houston State at North Dakota State Fargo, N.D. TBA Kentucky Wesleyan at Southeastern Louisiana Hammond, La. 6:00 McNeese State at Louisiana-Lafayette Lafayette, La. 6:00 Tennessee-Martin at Central Arkansas Conway, Ark. 6:00 Nicholls State at University of Nevada Reno, Nev. 6:0022 Azusa Pacific at Nicholls State Thibodaux, La. 1:00 Southeastern Louisiana at Tulane New Orleans, La. 2:30 McNeese State at Southern Utah Cedar City, Utah 6:00 Western Illinois at Stephen F. Austin Nacogdoches, Texas 6:00 Central Arkansas at Missouri State Springfield, Mo. 6:00 Texas State at South Dakota State Brookings, S.D. 7:0029 Sam Houston State at Oklahoma State Stillwater, Okla. TBA Stephen F. Austin at South Dakota State Brookings, S.D. 2:00 Northwestern State at Texas Tech Lubbock, Texas 6:00 South Dakota at McNeese State Lake Charles, La. 7:00

October6 *Central Arkansas at Sam Houston State Huntsville, Texas TBA *Stephen F. Austin at Southeastern Louisiana Hammond, La. 6:00 *McNeese State at Texas State San Marcos, Texas 6:00 *Northwestern State at Nicholls State Thibodaux, La. 6:0013 *Southeastern Louisiana at Northwestern State Natchitoches, La. 6:00 *Nicholls State at Stephen F. Austin Nacogdoches, Texas 6:00 *Texas State at Central Arkansas Conway, Ark. 6:00 *Sam Houston State at McNeese State Lake Charles, La. 7:0020 *Northwestern State at Sam Houston State Huntsville, Texas 2:00 *Central Arkansas at Southeastern Louisiana Hammond, La. 6:00 *McNeese State at Nicholls State Thibodaux, La. 6:00 *Stephen F. Austin at Texas State San Marcos, Texas 6:0027 *Sam Houston State at Stephen F. Austin Nacogdoches, Texas 2:00 *Texas State at Northwestern State Natchitoches, La. 2:00 *Nicholls State at Central Arkansas Conway, Ark. 6:00 *Southeastern Louisiana at McNeese State Lake Charles, La. 7:00

November 3 Northwestern State at Ole Miss University, Miss. 1:00 *Nicholls State at Sam Houston State Huntsville, Texas 2:00 *Southeastern Louisiana at Texas State San Marcos, Texas 6:00 *McNeese State at Stephen F. Austin Nacogdoches, Texas 6:00 South Dakota State at Central Arkansas Conway, Ark. 6:0010 *Texas State at Nicholls State Thibodaux, La. 2:00 *Stephen F. Austin at Central Arkansas Conway, Ark. 6:00 *Sam Houston State at Southeastern La. Hammond, La 6:00 *Northwestern State at McNeese State Lake Charles, La 7:0017 *Stephen F. Austin at Northwestern State Natchitoches, La. 2:00 *Sam Houston State at Texas State San Marcos, Texas 6:00 *Nicholls State at Southeastern Louisiana Hammond, La. 6:00 *Central Arkansas at McNeese State Lake Charles, La. 7:00Notes: * Southland Conference GameAll times Central Standard and subject to change.

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1991 Conference All Games W L T W L TMcNeese State 4 1 2 6 4 2Sam Houston State 5 2 0 8 3 1Northeast Louisiana 4 2 1 7 3 1Southwest Texas 4 3 0 7 4 0Northwestern State 4 3 0 6 5 0Nicholls State 2 5 0 4 7 0North Texas 2 5 0 3 7 1Stephen F. Austin 1 5 1 2 8 1

1992 Conference All Games W L T W L TNortheast Louisiana 7 0 0 10 3 0McNeese State 6 1 0 9 4 0Northwestern State 4 3 0 7 4 0Sam Houston State 3 2 2 6 3 2North Texas 3 4 0 4 7 0Southwest Texas 2 4 1 5 5 1Stephen F. Austin 1 6 0 3 8 0Nicholls State 0 6 1 1 9 1

1993 Conference All Games W L T W L TMcNeese State 7 0 0 10 3 0Northeast Louisiana 6 1 0 9 3 0Stephen F. Austin 5 2 0 8 4 0Northwestern State 3 4 0 5 6 0Sam Houston State 2 5 0 4 7 0North Texas 2 5 0 4 7 0Nicholls State 2 5 0 3 8 0Southwest Texas 1 6 0 2 9 0

1994 Conference All Games W L T W L TNorth Texas 5 0 1 7 4 1McNeese State 5 1 0 10 3 0Stephen F. Austin 4 1 1 6 3 2Northwestern State 3 3 0 5 6 0Sam Houston State 1 5 0 6 5 0Nicholls State 1 5 0 5 6 0Southwest Texas 1 5 0 4 7 0

1995 Conference All Games W L T W L TMcNeese State 5 0 0 13 1 0Stephen F. Austin 4 1 0 11 2 0Northwestern State 2 3 0 6 5 0Sam Houston State 2 3 0 5 5 0Southwest Texas 2 3 0 4 7 0 Nicholls State 0 5 0 0 11 0Troy State 11 1 0Jacksonville State 7 4 0

1996 Conference All Games W L Pct. W L Pct.Troy State 5 1 .833 12 2 .857Nicholls State 4 2 .667 8 4 .667Stephen F. Austin 3 3 .500 7 4 .636Northwestern State 3 3 .500 6 5 .545Sam Houston State 3 3 .500 4 7 .364Southwest Texas 2 4 .333 5 6 .455McNeese State 1 5 .167 3 8 .273Jacksonville State 1 9 .100

1997 Conference All Games W L Pct. W L Pct.McNeese State 6 1 .857 13 2 .867Northwestern State 6 1 .857 8 4 .666Stephen F. Austin 5 2 .714 8 3 .727Sam Houston State 3 4 .429 5 6 .455Nicholls State 3 4 .429 5 6 .455Southwest Texas 2 5 .286 5 6 .455Troy State 2 5 .286 5 6 .455Jacksonville State 1 6 .143 1 10 .091

1998 Conference All Games W L Pct. W L Pct.Northwestern State 6 1 .857 11 3 .786McNeese State 5 2 .714 9 3 .750Troy State 5 2 .714 8 4 .667Jacksonville State 4 3 .571 7 4 .636Nicholls State 3 4 .429 4 7 .364Southwest Texas 2 5 .286 4 7 .364Stephen F. Austin 2 5 .286 3 8 .273Sam Houston State 1 6 .143 3 8 .273

1999 Conference All Games W L Pct. W L Pct.Troy State 6 1 .857 11 2 .846Stephen F. Austin 6 1 .857 8 3 .727McNeese State 5 2 .714 6 5 .545Sam Houston State 4 3 .571 6 5 .545Northwestern State 3 4 .429 4 7 .364Southwest Texas 2 5 .286 3 8 .273Jacksonville State 1 6 .143 2 9 .182Nicholls State 1 6 .143 1 10 .091

2000 Conference All Games W L Pct. W L Pct.Troy State 7 0 1.000 10 2 .833McNeese State 5 2 .714 8 4 .667Southwest Texas 5 2 .714 7 4 .636Sam Houston State 4 3 .571 7 4 .636Stephen F. Austin 3 4 .429 6 5 .545Jacksonville State 2 5 .286 4 6 .400Nicholls State% 1 6 .143 4 7 .364Northwestern State% 1 6 .143 4 7 .364

%Records and results reflect two forfeits by Northwestern State.

2001 Conference All Games W L Pct. W L Pct.Sam Houston State 5 1 .833 10 3 .769McNeese State 5 1 .833 8 4 .667Northwestern State 4 2 .667 8 4 .667Stephen F. Austin 4 2 .667 6 5 .545Jacksonville State 2 4 .333 5 6 .455Nicholls 1 5 .167 3 8 .273Southwest Texas 0 6 .000 4 7 .364

2002 Conference All Games W L Pct. W L Pct.McNeese State 6 0 1.000 13 2 .867Northwestern State 4 2 .667 9 4 .692Nicholls State 3 3 .500 7 4 .636Stephen F. Austin 3 3 .500 6 5 .545Jacksonville State 2 4 .333 5 6 .455Sam Houston State 2 4 .333 4 7 .364Southwest Texas 1 5 .167 4 7 .364

2003 Conference All Games W L Pct. W L Pct.McNeese State 5 0 1.000 10 2 .833Stephen F. Austin 4 1 .800 7 4 .545Northwestern State 1 4 .200 6 6 .500Texas State 1 4 .200 4 8 .333Sam Houston State 1 4 .200 2 9 .182Nicholls State% 0 5 .000 0 11 .000

%Records and results reflect five forfeits by Nicholls State.

2004 Conference All Games W L Pct. W L Pct.Sam Houston State 4 1 .800 11 3 .786Northwestern State 4 1 .800 8 4 .667Texas State 3 2 .600 5 6 .455Nicholls State 2 3 .400 5 5 .500Stephen F. Austin 1 4 .364 6 5 .545McNeese State 1 4 .364 4 7 .364

2005 Conference All Games W L Pct. W L Pct.Texas State 5 1 .833 11 3 .786Nicholls State 5 1 .833 6 4 .600McNeese State 3 3 .500 5 4 .556Northwestern State 3 3 .500 5 5 .500Southeastern La. 2 4 .333 4 6 .400 Sam Houston State 2 4 .333 3 7 .300Stephen F. Austin 1 5 .167 5 6 .455

2006 Conference All Games W L Pct. W L Pct.McNeese State 5 1 .833 7 5 .583Sam Houston State 4 2 .667 6 5 .545Stephen F. Austin 4 2 .667 4 7 .364Texas State 3 3 .500 5 6 .455Nicholls State 2 4 .333 4 7 .364Northwestern State 2 4 .333 4 7 .364Southeastern La. 1 5 .167 2 9 .182Central Arkansas* -- -- ----- 8 3 .727*-denotes 2007 SLC member

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2006 Southland Conference Football Team Statistics FINAL

SCORING OFFENSE G TD XP 2XP DXP FG Saf Pts Avg RUSHING OFFENSE G Att Yds Avg TD Yds/G-------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------1. McNeese State....... 12 36 33 0 0 18 0 303 25.2 1. Nicholls State...... 11 544 2573 4.7 18 233.92. Sam Houston State... 11 37 25 2 0 4 0 263 23.9 2. McNeese State....... 12 462 2033 4.4 17 169.43. Texas State......... 11 30 28 0 0 12 0 244 22.2 3. Stephen F. Austin... 11 394 1699 4.3 14 154.54. Stephen F. Austin... 11 23 23 0 0 13 2 204 18.5 4. Northwestern State.. 11 439 1664 3.8 9 151.35. Nicholls State...... 11 24 24 0 0 7 0 189 17.2 5. Texas State......... 11 351 1653 4.7 13 150.36. Northwestern State.. 11 19 15 1 0 18 1 187 17.0 6. Sam Houston State... 11 334 1605 4.8 20 145.97. Southeastern La..... 11 23 14 3 0 7 1 181 16.5 7. Southeastern La..... 11 313 1133 3.6 9 103.0

SCORING DEFENSE G TD XP 2XP DXP FG Saf Pts Avg RUSHING DEFENSE G Rushes Yards Avg. TD Yds/G-------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------1. Nicholls State...... 11 27 24 0 0 14 0 228 20.7 1. Northwestern State.. 11 313 1319 4.2 9 119.92. Stephen F. Austin... 11 28 23 3 0 11 1 232 21.1 2. Stephen F. Austin... 11 368 1555 4.2 14 141.43. Texas State......... 11 32 31 0 0 7 2 248 22.5 3. Sam Houston State... 11 454 1670 3.7 13 151.84. McNeese State....... 12 35 26 1 0 11 0 271 22.6 4. Nicholls State...... 11 412 1674 4.1 13 152.25. Northwestern State.. 11 29 25 1 0 16 0 249 22.6 5. Texas State......... 11 388 1705 4.4 12 155.06. Sam Houston State... 11 37 36 0 0 9 0 285 25.9 6. McNeese State....... 12 475 2054 4.3 17 171.27. Southeastern La..... 11 46 45 0 0 10 0 351 31.9 7. Southeastern La..... 11 423 2122 5.0 26 192.9

PASS OFFENSE G Att Cmp Int Pct. Yds Avg TD Yds/G TOTAL OFFENSE G Rush Pass Plays Yards Avg/P TD Yds/G------------------------------------------------------------------ ----------------------------------------------------------------1. Texas State......... 11 320 170 15 53.1 2215 6.9 16 201.4 1. Texas State......... 11 1653 2215 671 3868 5.8 29 351.62. Sam Houston State... 11 338 187 14 55.3 2191 6.5 12 199.2 2. Sam Houston State... 11 1605 2191 672 3796 5.6 32 345.13. Southeastern La..... 11 392 250 10 63.8 2064 5.3 14 187.6 3. Northwestern State.. 11 1664 1931 765 3595 4.7 19 326.84. Northwestern State.. 11 326 170 11 52.1 1931 5.9 10 175.5 4. Stephen F. Austin... 11 1699 1895 694 3594 5.2 22 326.75. Stephen F. Austin... 11 300 172 5 57.3 1895 6.3 8 172.3 5. McNeese State....... 12 2033 1844 724 3877 5.4 32 323.16. McNeese State....... 12 262 140 10 53.4 1844 7.0 15 153.7 6. Nicholls State...... 11 2573 635 639 3208 5.0 23 291.67. Nicholls State...... 11 95 39 7 41.1 635 6.7 5 57.7 7. Southeastern La..... 11 1133 2064 705 3197 4.5 23 290.6

PASS DEFENSE G Att Cmp Int Pct. Yds Avg TD Yds/G TOTAL DEFENSE G Rush Pass Plys Yards Avg TD Yds/G------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------------------------------------------------------1. Nicholls State...... 11 272 153 8 56.2 1638 6.0 13 148.9 1. Northwestern State.. 11 1319 1974 628 3293 5.2 26 299.42. McNeese State....... 12 304 175 13 57.6 1998 6.6 17 166.5 2. Nicholls State...... 11 1674 1638 684 3312 4.8 26 301.13. Northwestern State.. 11 315 164 12 52.1 1974 6.3 17 179.5 3. Stephen F. Austin... 11 1555 2129 670 3684 5.5 27 334.94. Stephen F. Austin... 11 302 190 7 62.9 2129 7.0 13 193.5 4. McNeese State....... 12 2054 1998 779 4052 5.2 34 337.75. Southeastern La..... 11 292 173 7 59.2 2179 7.5 18 198.1 5. Sam Houston State... 11 1670 2225 762 3895 5.1 33 354.16. Texas State......... 11 305 167 10 54.8 2224 7.3 17 202.2 6. Texas State......... 11 1705 2224 693 3929 5.7 29 357.27. Sam Houston State... 11 308 180 8 58.4 2225 7.2 20 202.3 7. Southeastern La..... 11 2122 2179 715 4301 6.0 44 391.0

KICKOFF RETURNS G Ret Yds TD Avg PUNT RETURNS G Ret Yds TD Avg------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------1. Stephen F. Austin... 11 35 744 0 21.3 1. Sam Houston State... 11 19 376 3 19.82. Texas State......... 11 35 664 0 19.0 2. McNeese State....... 12 23 361 1 15.73. Sam Houston State... 11 42 794 0 18.9 3. Northwestern State.. 11 19 184 0 9.74. McNeese State....... 12 43 809 0 18.8 4. Nicholls State...... 11 21 149 0 7.15. Northwestern State.. 11 37 695 0 18.8 5. Southeastern La..... 11 14 84 0 6.06. Southeastern La..... 11 49 900 0 18.4 6. Stephen F. Austin... 11 18 108 0 6.07. Nicholls State...... 11 37 605 0 16.4 Texas State......... 11 18 74 0 4.1

PUNTING G No. Yards Avg Ret Yds Avg Net/P PASS EFFICIENCY G Att Cmp Pct Int Yds TD Effic---------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------1. Northwestern State.. 11 59 2253 38.2 27 194 3.3 34.9 1. McNeese State....... 12 262 140 .534 10 1844 15 123.82. Southeastern La..... 11 56 2165 38.7 23 257 4.6 34.1 2. Texas State......... 11 320 170 .531 15 2215 16 118.43. Stephen F. Austin... 11 52 1926 37.0 16 205 3.9 33.1 3. Stephen F. Austin... 11 300 172 .573 5 1895 8 115.94. McNeese State....... 12 53 2011 37.9 29 289 5.5 32.5 4. Southeastern La..... 11 392 250 .638 10 2064 14 114.75. Texas State......... 11 48 2021 42.1 23 466 9.7 32.4 5. Sam Houston State... 11 338 187 .553 14 2191 12 113.26. Sam Houston State... 11 45 1693 37.6 17 245 5.4 32.2 6. Northwestern State.. 11 326 170 .521 11 1931 10 105.37. Nicholls State...... 11 44 1644 37.4 22 248 5.6 31.7 7. Nicholls State...... 11 95 39 .411 7 635 5 99.8

|--Gained--||---Lost---| PASS DEF EFFICIENCY G Att Cmp Int Pct. Yds TD EfficTURNOVER MARGIN G Fum Int Tot Fum Int Tot Mar Per/G ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Northwestern State.. 11 315 164 12 52.1 1974 17 114.91. McNeese State....... 12 18 13 31 9 10 19 +12 1.00 2. Nicholls State...... 11 272 153 8 56.2 1638 13 116.72. Stephen F. Austin... 11 10 7 17 6 5 11 +6 0.55 3. McNeese State....... 12 304 175 13 57.6 1998 17 122.73. Southeastern La..... 11 14 7 21 10 10 20 +1 0.09 4. Texas State......... 11 305 167 10 54.8 2224 17 127.84. Northwestern State.. 11 13 12 25 14 11 25 +0 0.00 5. Stephen F. Austin... 11 302 190 7 62.9 2129 13 131.75. Sam Houston State... 11 14 8 22 11 14 25 -3 -0.27 6. Sam Houston State... 11 308 180 8 58.4 2225 20 135.4 Texas State......... 11 12 10 22 10 15 25 -3 -0.27 7. Southeastern La..... 11 292 173 7 59.2 2179 18 137.57. Nicholls State...... 11 12 8 20 26 7 33 -13 -1.18

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2006 Southland Conference Football Team Statistics FINAL

FIRST DOWNS G Rush Pass Pen Total 3RD-DN CONVERSIONS G Conv Att Pct----------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------1. McNeese State....... 12 108 87 15 210 1. Texas State......... 11 56 135 41.52. Stephen F. Austin... 11 105 84 14 203 2. Nicholls State...... 11 52 134 38.83. Sam Houston State... 11 75 106 14 195 3. McNeese State....... 12 56 147 38.1 Northwestern State.. 11 87 97 11 195 4. Sam Houston State... 11 51 136 37.55. Texas State......... 11 75 98 21 194 5. Stephen F. Austin... 11 47 137 34.36. Southeastern La..... 11 69 94 19 182 6. Southeastern La..... 11 53 155 34.27. Nicholls State...... 11 127 26 8 161 7. Northwestern State.. 11 55 167 32.9

OPPONENT 1ST DOWNS G Rush Pass Pen Total OPP 3RD-DN CONVERT G Conv Att Pct----------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------1. Northwestern State.. 11 71 89 21 181 1. Northwestern State.. 11 34 125 27.22. Nicholls State...... 11 93 84 15 192 2. Stephen F. Austin... 11 43 130 33.13. Texas State......... 11 91 88 21 200 3. Texas State......... 11 50 137 36.54. Sam Houston State... 11 93 101 15 209 4. Southeastern La..... 11 51 134 38.1 Stephen F. Austin... 11 90 97 22 209 5. Nicholls State...... 11 55 140 39.36. Southeastern La..... 11 104 104 18 226 6. Sam Houston State... 11 66 160 41.27. McNeese State....... 12 120 88 25 233 7. McNeese State....... 12 66 154 42.9

SACKS BY G Sacks Yards SACKS AGAINST G Sacks Yards--------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------1. McNeese State....... 12 27 210 1. Sam Houston State... 11 10 762. Texas State......... 11 21 144 2. Nicholls State...... 11 11 503. Southeastern La..... 11 18 101 3. Texas State......... 11 15 884. Stephen F. Austin... 11 17 107 4. McNeese State....... 12 16 935. Nicholls State...... 11 16 115 5. Northwestern State.. 11 21 141 Northwestern State.. 11 16 93 6. Stephen F. Austin... 11 22 1447. Sam Houston State... 11 8 50 7. Southeastern La..... 11 26 132

PENALTIES G No Yds Avg/G FIELD GOALS G Made Att Pct------------------------------------------ --------------------------------------------1. Sam Houston State... 11 62 534 48.5 1. McNeese State....... 12 18 20 .9002. Nicholls State...... 11 67 569 51.7 2. Texas State......... 11 12 15 .8003. Southeastern La..... 11 66 617 56.1 3. Northwestern State.. 11 18 24 .7504. Stephen F. Austin... 11 71 633 57.5 4. Nicholls State...... 11 7 10 .7005. Northwestern State.. 11 104 794 72.2 5. Stephen F. Austin... 11 13 19 .6846. Texas State......... 11 89 807 73.4 6. Southeastern La..... 11 7 13 .5387. McNeese State....... 12 121 1032 86.0 7. Sam Houston State... 11 4 11 .364

OPPONENT PENALTIES G No Yds Avg/G PAT KICKING G Made Att Pct------------------------------------------ --------------------------------------------1. Northwestern State.. 11 76 712 64.7 1. Nicholls State...... 11 24 24 1.0002. Texas State......... 11 77 697 63.4 Stephen F. Austin... 11 23 23 1.000 Southeastern La..... 11 85 697 63.4 3. Texas State......... 11 28 29 .9664. McNeese State....... 12 84 724 60.3 4. McNeese State....... 12 33 36 .9175. Stephen F. Austin... 11 82 646 58.7 5. Northwestern State.. 11 15 17 .8826. Nicholls State...... 11 66 623 56.6 6. Sam Houston State... 11 25 32 .7817. Sam Houston State... 11 63 530 48.2 7. Southeastern La..... 11 14 18 .778

4TH-DN CONVERSIONS G Conv Att Pct TIME OF POSSESSION G Total Time Avg/G------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------1. Northwestern State.. 11 12 18 66.7 1. Northwestern State.. 11 373:54 33:592. Stephen F. Austin... 11 7 15 46.7 2. Stephen F. Austin... 11 334:28 30:243. McNeese State....... 12 6 13 46.2 3. Texas State......... 11 332:40 30:144. Nicholls State...... 11 6 14 42.9 4. Southeastern La..... 11 323:16 29:235. Sam Houston State... 11 7 17 41.2 5. Nicholls State...... 11 321:28 29:136. Southeastern La..... 11 4 21 19.0 6. McNeese State....... 12 337:53 28:097. Texas State......... 11 0 9 0.0 7. Sam Houston State... 11 302:19 27:29

OPP 4TH-DN CONVERT G Conv Att Pct KICKOFF COVERAGE G No. Yards Avg Retn TB NetAvg------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------1. Northwestern State.. 11 4 11 36.4 1. Nicholls State...... 11 41 2412 58.8 565 3 43.62. Texas State......... 11 6 16 37.5 2. Texas State......... 11 54 3168 58.7 808 5 41.93. Sam Houston State... 11 10 23 43.5 3. Sam Houston State... 11 51 2736 53.6 686 1 39.84. McNeese State....... 12 7 15 46.7 4. McNeese State....... 12 65 3632 55.9 948 7 39.15. Nicholls State...... 11 11 21 52.4 5. Southeastern La..... 11 38 2113 55.6 606 4 37.66. Stephen F. Austin... 11 9 14 64.3 6. Stephen F. Austin... 11 49 2635 53.8 836 2 35.97. Southeastern La..... 11 13 20 65.0 7. Northwestern State.. 11 47 2611 55.6 944 3 34.2

RED ZONE OFFENSE G RedZone Percent TDs R/P FG-AT Fumb/Int/Downs/Other--------------------------------------------------------------------------------1. McNeese State....... 12 33-40 82.5 22 13/9 11-12 0/ 1/ 3/ 22. Texas State......... 11 28-35 80.0 19 9/10 9-10 2/ 3/ 1/ 03. Southeastern La..... 11 22-29 75.9 15 5/10 7-9 0/ 0/ 5/ 04. Sam Houston State... 11 26-35 74.3 22 15/7 4-8 1/ 0/ 4/ 05. Stephen F. Austin... 11 24-33 72.7 12 10/2 12-16 0/ 2/ 2/ 16. Nicholls State...... 11 23-33 69.7 18 17/1 5-6 6/ 0/ 2/ 17. Northwestern State.. 11 31-46 67.4 14 7/7 17-22 2/ 3/ 0/ 5

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RUSHING Team Cl G Att Yds Avg TD Yds/G Long INTERCEPTIONS Team Cl G Int Yds TD Int/G Long---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------1. Terry, D.D.......... SHSU SR 10 215 1328 6.2 15 132.8 74 1. Musgrove, Walter.... TXST SR 11 5 3 0 0.45 32. Lawrence, Byron..... NWLA SO 11 187 821 4.4 4 74.6 38 2. Grogan, C.L......... NWLA JR 11 4 0 0 0.36 03. Zwinggi, Stan....... TXST SO 11 131 735 5.6 3 66.8 49 3. Juneau, Jamelle..... MCN JR 12 4 96 0 0.33 444. Runnels, Louie...... SFA JR 11 145 709 4.9 6 64.5 45 4. Adams, Josh......... NWLA FR 10 3 19 0 0.30 195. Lucas, Jay.......... SLU SO 11 134 684 5.1 6 62.2 42 5. Holman, Keldric..... SFA SR 11 3 83 0 0.27 506. Leonard, Jamie...... MCN JR 10 102 605 5.9 5 60.5 45 6. Walker, Jonatha..... MCN JR 12 3 40 0 0.25 337. Brooks, Jerome...... SFA SR 11 111 512 4.6 1 46.5 39 7. Mason, Bryant....... MCN JR 9 2 37 0 0.22 338. Montgomery, Vin..... NICH FR 9 109 408 3.7 2 45.3 38 8. Johnson, Demeri..... SLU SO 10 2 0 0 0.20 09. McLendon, Micha..... NICH JR 10 57 438 7.7 4 43.8 38 9. Riggs, Gary......... NWLA FR 11 2 31 0 0.18 2710.Southall, Danny..... SFA JR 11 109 418 3.8 6 38.0 59 Boggan, Jermain..... NICH JR 11 2 30 0 0.18 16

PASSING AVG/GAME Team Cl G Att Cmp Int Pct. Yds TD Avg/G PASS EFFICIENCY Team Cl G Att Cmp Int Pct. Yds TD Eff.------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------1. Southall, Danny..... SFA JR 11 294 169 4 57.5 1877 8 170.6 1. Fontenot, Mark...... MCN SO 11 36 18 2 50.0 275 4 139.72. George, Bradley..... TXST FR 10 233 124 10 53.2 1676 11 167.6 2. Fourroux, Derri..... MCN FR 12 217 118 7 54.4 1490 10 120.83. Hicks, Brett........ SHSU JR 11 269 144 11 53.5 1773 8 161.2 3. George, Bradley..... TXST FR 10 233 124 10 53.2 1676 11 120.64. Fourroux, Derri..... MCN FR 12 217 118 7 54.4 1490 10 124.2 4. Schlosser, Brad..... SLU FR 8 162 108 3 66.7 940 4 119.95. Schlosser, Brad..... SLU FR 8 162 108 3 66.7 940 4 117.5 5. Southall, Danny..... SFA JR 11 294 169 4 57.5 1877 8 117.46. Babin, Seth......... SLU SR 10 225 138 6 61.3 1117 8 111.7 6. Hicks, Brett........ SHSU JR 11 269 144 11 53.5 1773 8 110.57. Charpentier, Ro..... NWLA SO 10 160 80 4 50.0 837 5 83.7 7. Babin, Seth......... SLU SR 10 225 138 6 61.3 1117 8 109.48. Wasson, Chase....... TXST JR 11 82 44 5 53.7 442 4 40.2 8. Montgomery, Vin..... NICH FR 9 49 21 3 42.9 358 2 105.59. Montgomery, Vin..... NICH FR 9 49 21 3 42.9 358 2 39.8 9. Wasson, Chase....... TXST JR 11 82 44 5 53.7 442 4 102.810.Fontenot, Mark...... MCN SO 11 36 18 2 50.0 275 4 25.0 10.Charpentier, Ro..... NWLA SO 10 160 80 4 50.0 837 5 99.3

TOTAL OFFENSE Team Cl G Rush Pass Plays Total Yds/G PUNT RETURN AVG Team Cl G Ret Yds TD Avg Long-------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------1. Southall, Danny..... SFA JR 11 418 1877 403 2295 208.6 1. Harris, Derrick..... SHSU SR 11 15 366 2 24.4 902. George, Bradley..... TXST FR 10 104 1676 278 1780 178.0 2. Whitehead, Stev..... MCN JR 12 21 353 1 16.8 683. Hicks, Brett........ SHSU JR 11 -46 1773 295 1727 157.0 3. Rhodes, Nick........ SFA JR 11 18 108 0 6.0 214. Fourroux, Derri..... MCN FR 12 377 1490 340 1867 155.6 Crosby, Morris...... TXST SO 10 13 78 0 6.0 265. Terry, D.D.......... SHSU SR 10 1328 0 215 1328 132.86. Babin, Seth......... SLU SR 10 28 1117 251 1145 114.57. Schlosser, Brad..... SLU FR 8 -68 940 184 872 109.08. Charpentier, Ro..... NWLA SO 10 27 837 199 864 86.49. Montgomery, Vin..... NICH FR 9 408 358 158 766 85.110.Lawrence, Byron..... NWLA SO 11 821 0 187 821 74.6

RECEPTIONS/GAME Team Cl G Rec Yds TD Avg/C Rec/G Long KICK RETURN AVG Team Cl G Ret Yds TD Avg Long---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------1. Kilpatrick, Cra..... SLU FR 11 47 391 3 8.3 4.27 39 1. Pervis, Vincent..... SFA FR 10 11 279 0 25.4 582. Whitehead, Stev..... MCN JR 12 47 596 3 12.7 3.92 47 2. Whitehead, Stev..... MCN JR 12 19 455 0 23.9 603. Williams, Tyrel..... SFA JR 10 39 342 2 8.8 3.90 51 3. Zwinggi, Stan....... TXST SO 11 14 311 0 22.2 324. Martin, Blake....... SHSU JR 11 39 481 2 12.3 3.55 31 4. Harris, Derrick..... SHSU SR 11 26 570 0 21.9 515. Lucas, Jay.......... SLU SO 11 37 237 1 6.4 3.36 24 5. Ross, Byron......... SLU JR 11 12 257 0 21.4 336. Lanaux, Merrick..... SLU SO 9 28 315 3 11.2 3.11 44 6. Miller, Chris....... NWLA JR 10 13 275 0 21.2 497. Perry, Brandon...... SHSU SR 11 33 614 3 18.6 3.00 94 7. Skidmore, Greg...... NWLA SR 11 19 382 0 20.1 42 Edison, Dominiq..... SFA SO 10 30 543 5 18.1 3.00 80 8. Brooks, Jerome...... SFA SR 11 14 281 0 20.1 47 Doyle, Derrick...... NWLA SR 10 30 356 1 11.9 3.00 42 9. Davis, Keylam....... SLU JR 8 17 324 0 19.1 3310.Ross, Byron......... SLU JR 11 31 258 2 8.3 2.82 57 10.Sykes, Dominiqu..... NICH FR 10 18 323 0 17.9 46

RECEIVE YDS/GAME Team Cl G Rec Yds TD Avg/C Yds/G Long PUNTING Team Cl G Punts Yds Avg Long---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------1. Perry, Brandon...... SHSU SR 11 33 614 3 18.6 55.8 94 1. MacDonald, Chris.... TXST JR 11 46 1996 43.4 652. Edison, Dominiq..... SFA SO 10 30 543 5 18.1 54.3 80 2. Parks, Curtis....... SHSU SR 11 42 1673 39.8 563. Whitehead, Stev..... MCN JR 12 47 596 3 12.7 49.7 47 3. Bercegeay, Blak..... MCN SO 12 51 2009 39.4 574. Martin, Blake....... SHSU JR 11 39 481 2 12.3 43.7 31 4. Hall, Jim........... SLU SR 11 55 2160 39.3 575. Lawrence, Quint..... MCN JR 12 29 479 2 16.5 39.9 56 5. Burton, Marshal..... NWLA JR 11 58 2253 38.8 666. Franklin, Carle..... MCN SR 11 29 431 6 14.9 39.2 69 6. Comeaux, Sean....... NICH JR 11 44 1644 37.4 547. Crosby, Morris...... TXST SO 10 25 391 3 15.6 39.1 73 7. Gooch, Ryan......... SFA JR 11 50 1858 37.2 638. Varnado, Adam....... NWLA SO 10 25 358 1 14.3 35.8 409. Doyle, Derrick...... NWLA SR 10 30 356 1 11.9 35.6 4210.Kilpatrick, Cra..... SLU FR 11 47 391 3 8.3 35.5 39

ALL PURPOSE Team Cl G Rush Rcv PR KR Yds Avg/G SCORING Team Cl G TD XPT FG 2XP Pts Pts/G----------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------1. Terry, D.D.......... SHSU SR 10 1328 237 0 0 1565 156.5 1. Terry, D.D.......... SHSU SR 10 16 0 0 2 98 9.82. Whitehead, Stev..... MCN JR 12 156 596 353 455 1560 130.0 2. Bercegeay, Blak..... MCN SO 12 0 33 18 0 87 7.23. Zwinggi, Stan....... TXST SO 11 735 159 0 311 1205 109.5 3. Ireland, Andrew..... TXST SO 8 0 23 10 0 53 6.64. Harris, Derrick..... SHSU SR 11 0 0 366 570 941 85.5 4. Weeks, Robert....... NWLA SO 11 0 15 18 0 69 6.35. Lucas, Jay.......... SLU SO 11 684 237 0 0 921 83.7 5. Long, Cory.......... SFA SO 11 0 23 13 0 62 5.66. Runnels, Louie...... SFA JR 11 709 188 0 0 897 81.5 6. Wasson, Chase....... TXST JR 11 8 0 0 0 48 4.47. Lawrence, Byron..... NWLA SO 11 821 10 0 0 831 75.5 7. Turner, Jeff........ SLU FR 8 0 13 7 0 34 4.28. Brooks, Jerome...... SFA SR 11 512 36 0 281 829 75.4 8. Romero, Alex........ NICH JR 11 0 24 7 0 45 4.19. Franklin, Carle..... MCN SR 11 43 431 5 269 748 68.0 9. Lucas, Jay.......... SLU SO 11 7 0 0 2 44 4.010.Wasson, Chase....... TXST JR 11 358 380 7 0 745 67.7 10.Franklin, Carle..... MCN SR 11 6 0 0 0 36 3.3

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SCORING (TDs) Team Cl G TD Rush Pass Ret PAT Pts Pts/G FIELD GOALS Team Cl G FG FGA Pct. FG/G------------------------------------------------------------------ --------------------------------------------------------1. Terry, D.D.......... SHSU SR 10 16 15 1 0 1 98 9.8 1. Weeks, Robert....... NWLA SO 11 18 24 75.0 1.642. Wasson, Chase....... TXST JR 11 8 5 3 0 0 48 4.4 2. Bercegeay, Blak..... MCN SO 12 18 20 90.0 1.503. Lucas, Jay.......... SLU SO 11 7 6 1 0 1 44 4.0 3. Ireland, Andrew..... TXST SO 8 10 11 90.9 1.254. Southall, Danny..... SFA JR 11 6 6 0 0 0 36 3.3 4. Long, Cory.......... SFA SO 11 13 19 68.4 1.18 Runnels, Louie...... SFA JR 11 6 6 0 0 0 36 3.3 5. Turner, Jeff........ SLU FR 8 7 10 70.0 0.88 Franklin, Carle..... MCN SR 11 6 0 6 0 0 36 3.3 6. Romero, Alex........ NICH JR 11 7 10 70.0 0.647. McLendon, Micha..... NICH JR 10 5 4 1 0 0 30 3.0 7. Pearcy, Stewart..... SHSU JR 10 1 2 50.0 0.10 Leonard, Jamie...... MCN JR 10 5 5 0 0 0 30 3.0 Edison, Dominiq..... SFA SO 10 5 0 5 0 0 30 3.010.Audelin, Andrew..... SHSU JR 9 4 4 0 0 0 24 2.7

SCORING (KICK) Team Cl G PATs FGs Pts Pts/G FIELD GOAL PCT Team Cl G FG FGA Long Pct.------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------------------------------------------1. Bercegeay, Blak..... MCN SO 12 33-36 18-20 87 7.2 1. Ireland, Andrew..... TXST SO 8 10 11 46 90.92. Ireland, Andrew..... TXST SO 8 23-23 10-11 53 6.6 2. Bercegeay, Blak..... MCN SO 12 18 20 48 90.03. Weeks, Robert....... NWLA SO 11 15-17 18-24 69 6.3 3. Weeks, Robert....... NWLA SO 11 18 24 44 75.04. Long, Cory.......... SFA SO 11 23-23 13-19 62 5.6 4. Long, Cory.......... SFA SO 11 13 19 47 68.45. Turner, Jeff........ SLU FR 8 13-16 7-10 34 4.26. Romero, Alex........ NICH JR 11 24-24 7-10 45 4.17. Parks, Curtis....... SHSU SR 11 8-8 0-2 8 0.78. Pearcy, Stewart..... SHSU JR 10 4-8 1-2 7 0.79. Hall, Jim........... SLU SR 11 1-2 0-3 1 0.1

PAT KICKING PCT Team Cl G Made Att Pct. --------------------------------------------------- 1. Romero, Alex........ NICH JR 11 24 24 100.0 Long, Cory.......... SFA SO 11 23 23 100.0 Ireland, Andrew..... TXST SO 8 23 23 100.0 4. Bercegeay, Blak..... MCN SO 12 33 36 91.7 5. Weeks, Robert....... NWLA SO 11 15 17 88.2 6. Turner, Jeff........ SLU FR 8 13 16 81.2

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TACKLES (All positions) SACKS Team Cl G Pos Solo Ast Yds Total Avg/GPlayer Team Cl G Pos Solo Ast Total Avg/G Sack -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Smith, Bryan........ MCN JR 12 DE 13 1 89 13.5 1.121. Oliphant, Chadd..... SHSU SR 11 DB 40 52 92 8.4 0.0 2. Jackson, Ed......... SHSU SR 11 DL 4 0 26 4.0 0.36 Perkins, Damian..... SFA SO 11 LB 34 58 92 8.4 3.0 3. Knicky, Timothy..... SFA FR 10 DE 4 0 20 4.0 0.403. Parish, Freddie..... SFA SR 11 DB 30 58 88 8.0 0.0 4. Castillo, Jeremy.... TXST SR 11 LB 3 1 33 3.5 0.324. Holman, Keldric..... SFA SR 11 DB 34 52 86 7.8 1.5 King, Donovan....... TXST SO 11 DE 3 1 31 3.5 0.325. Castillo, Jeremy.... TXST SR 11 LB 35 49 84 7.6 3.5 Langford, Nate...... TXST JR 11 DE 3 1 27 3.5 0.326. Vavala, Cory........ NICH SR 11 LB 28 53 81 7.4 0.0 7. Joseph, Kirby....... MCN SR 12 DE 3 1 22 3.5 0.29 Campbell, Corey..... SFA SR 11 DB 28 53 81 7.4 0.0 8. Washington, Mark.... TXST JR 11 DE 3 1 7 3.5 0.328. Edison, Toney....... NICH SR 11 DB 39 41 80 7.3 0.0 9. Perkins, Damian..... SFA SO 11 LB 3 0 25 3.0 0.279. Nelson, Allen....... MCN SO 12 LB 50 37 87 7.2 0.0 10.Brooks, Charlie..... NWLA JR 9 DE 2 2 15 3.0 0.3310.Hardiman, Demor..... SLU SR 11 LB 24 46 70 6.4 0.011.Obafemi, Shola...... TXST SR 11 LB 31 38 69 6.3 1.0 TACKLES FOR LOSS Team Cl G Pos Solo Ast Yds Total Avg/G12.Connors, Tommy...... SLU FR 11 DB 35 33 68 6.2 0.0 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Moore, Kareem....... NICH JR 11 DB 35 33 68 6.2 0.0 1. Smith, Bryan........ MCN JR 12 DE 19 4 106 21.0 1.75 Gisclair, Dusti..... NICH SR 11 LB 32 36 68 6.2 1.0 2. Perkins, Damian..... SFA SO 11 LB 8 7 44 11.5 1.0515.Aymond, Bug......... SFA JR 11 LB 23 44 67 6.1 1.5 3. Castillo, Jeremy.... TXST SR 11 LB 7 5 46 9.5 0.8616.McCall, Luke........ SHSU FR 10 LB 22 38 60 6.0 0.0 4. Richardson, Ant..... SLU JR 11 LB 7 4 25 9.0 0.8217.Varvel, Daniel...... TXST JR 11 DB 30 34 64 5.8 0.0 5. Knicky, Timothy..... SFA FR 10 DE 8 2 26 9.0 0.90 Musgrove, Walter.... TXST SR 11 DB 40 24 64 5.8 0.0 6. Smith, Steven....... SLU SR 10 DL 5 5 20 7.5 0.75 Washington, Rus..... NWLA SR 11 31 33 64 5.8 0.0 7. Washington, Mark.... TXST JR 11 DE 5 5 14 7.5 0.6820.Smith, Bryan........ MCN JR 12 DE 46 22 68 5.7 13.5 8. Martin, Ray......... NWLA JR 11 LB 6 2 36 7.0 0.6421.Juneau, Jamelle..... MCN JR 12 CB 34 33 67 5.6 1.0 9. King, Donovan....... TXST SO 11 DE 5 3 39 6.5 0.5922.O'Brien, Jason...... NWLA SR 11 36 22 58 5.3 0.5 Obafemi, Shola...... TXST SR 11 LB 4 5 12 6.5 0.5923.Linnear, Braylo..... SHSU SR 9 DB 22 25 47 5.2 0.024.Darby, Lawrence..... MCN SR 12 CB 32 30 62 5.2 0.0 FUMBLES FORCED Team Cl G Num Avg/G25.Williams, Epsilon... TXST SR 9 DB 20 25 45 5.0 0.0 ----------------------------------------------26.Robinson, Patri..... SHSU JR 10 DL 21 28 49 4.9 0.0 1. Castillo, Jeremy.... TXST SR 11 5 0.4527.Casnave, Greg....... NICH SR 11 DL 22 29 51 4.6 1.0 2. Nelson, Allen....... MCN SO 12 3 0.2528.Bennett, Trey....... MCN JR 12 LB 33 22 55 4.6 1.0 3. Richburg, Shane..... SHSU SO 10 2 0.2029.Richardson, Ant..... SLU JR 11 LB 28 22 50 4.5 3.0 Jarvis, Jairus...... NICH FR 10 2 0.20 Harris, Brennan..... SLU JR 11 LB 25 25 50 4.5 1.0 5. Bailey, Levon....... NICH SR 11 2 0.18 Mikolajchak, Er..... SHSU SO 11 DL 13 37 50 4.5 0.5 Greenhouse, Isa..... NWLA FR 11 2 0.1832.Anders, Carlus...... SFA SR 11 DB 25 23 48 4.4 1.0 Skidmore, Jay....... SLU SR 11 2 0.1833.Richburg, Shane..... SHSU SO 10 LB 23 20 43 4.3 0.0 Perkins, Damian..... SFA SO 11 2 0.1834.Babers, Scorpio..... SHSU SR 11 DB 29 17 46 4.2 0.0 Gisclair, Dusti..... NICH SR 11 2 0.1835.Mayo, Romaliz....... SLU SR 11 DB 28 17 45 4.1 0.0 Holman, Keldric..... SFA SR 11 2 0.18 Bailey, Levon....... NICH SR 11 LB 21 24 45 4.1 0.0 Richmond, Byran..... SHSU JR 11 DB 26 19 45 4.1 0.5 FUMBLES RCVD Team Cl G Num Avg/G38.Barrett, Stephe..... MCN SR 12 SS 32 16 48 4.0 1.0 ----------------------------------------------39.Langford, Nate...... TXST JR 11 DE 16 27 43 3.9 3.5 1. Smith, Bryan........ MCN JR 12 4 0.33 Hoskin, Daimyeo..... SFA FR 11 DE 11 32 43 3.9 2.0 2. Vavala, Cory........ NICH SR 11 3 0.27 Harris, Derrick..... SHSU SR 11 DB 23 20 43 3.9 0.0 Castillo, Jeremy.... TXST SR 11 3 0.2742.Jones, Tony......... SHSU SR 11 DB 26 15 41 3.7 0.0 Delcambre, Blak..... NWLA 11 3 0.27 Jackson, Ed......... SHSU SR 11 DL 20 21 41 3.7 4.0 5. Juneau, Jamelle..... MCN JR 12 3 0.2544.Dampier, Mack....... NWLA SO 10 LB 8 29 37 3.7 0.5 6. Minor, Deron........ MCN FR 9 2 0.2245.Coleman, Dallas..... TXST SR 10 DB 18 18 36 3.6 0.0 7. Robinson, Patri..... SHSU JR 10 2 0.2046.Minor, Deron........ MCN FR 9 LB 12 20 32 3.6 2.0 8. Dantzler, Keith..... SLU SO 11 2 0.1847.Joseph, Kirby....... MCN SR 12 DE 21 21 42 3.5 3.5 Lundy, Kenneth...... MCN SO 11 2 0.18 Wilkes, Ernest...... SLU SR 10 LB 11 24 35 3.5 1.0 King, Donovan....... TXST SO 11 2 0.18 Johnson, Michae..... SLU JR 8 LB 18 10 28 3.5 2.050.Brown, Jerod........ SHSU JR 11 DL 11 27 38 3.5 0.0 PASSES DEFENDED Team Cl G Brup Int Total Avg/G -------------------------------------------------------- 1. Adams, Josh......... NWLA FR 10 8 3 11 1.10 2. Grogan, C.L......... NWLA JR 11 8 4 12 1.09 3. Washington, Rus..... NWLA SR 11 9 1 10 0.91 Musgrove, Walter.... TXST SR 11 5 5 10 0.91 5. Babers, Scorpio..... SHSU SR 11 8 1 9 0.82 6. Harris, Derrick..... SHSU SR 11 6 2 8 0.73 Boggan, Jermain..... NICH JR 11 6 2 8 0.73 8. Holman, Keldric..... SFA SR 11 4 3 7 0.64 9. McChristion, Co..... SLU SR 11 5 1 6 0.55 Edison, Toney....... NICH SR 11 4 2 6 0.55

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2006 All-Southland Conference Football TeamsFirst Team OffensePOS NAME UNIVERSITY HT. WT. CL. HOMETOWNQB Danny Southall Stephen F. Austin 6-3 214 Jr. Hitchcock, TexasRB D.D. Terry Sam Houston State 6-2 190 Sr. Willis, TexasRB Louie Runnels Stephen F. Austin 6-0 250 Jr. Bellville, TexasFB Blake Burton Texas State 6-0 226 So. Hungerford, TexasWR Steven Whitehead McNeese State 5-8 170 Jr. Slidell, La.WR Carlese Franklin McNeese State 5-11 178 Sr. Kentwood, La.TE Blake Martin Sam Houston State 6-3 236 Jr. Hemphill, TexasOL Brent Pousson McNeese State 6-5 297 Sr. Iota, La.OL Jacob Bender Nicholls State 6-6 305 Sr. Mayo, Mary.OL Lance Hancock Sam Houston State 6-5 290 Sr. Deer Park, TexasOL Donald Usry Southeastern Louisiana 6-3 310 Sr. Loranger, La.OL Brandon Hale Sam Houston State 6-3 311 Jr. Grand Prairie, ,TexasPK Blake Bercegeay McNeese State 6-2 168 So. Gonzales, La.

First Team DefenseDL Bryan Smith McNeese State 6-3 206 Jr. Newton, TexasDL Ed Queen Northwestern State 6-2 274 Sr. Baton Rouge, La.DL Tory Collins Northwestern State 6-3 280 Sr. New Orleans, La.DL Kirby Joseph McNeese State 6-2 256 Sr. Lake Charles, La.LB Cory Vavala Nicholls State 6-2 225 Sr. San Antonio, TexasLB Jeremy Castillo Texas State 5-11 220 Sr. Corsicana, TexasDB Walter Musgrove Texas State 5-9 190 Sr. Duncanville, TexasDB Russ Washington Northwestern State 5-9 185 Sr. Lamarque, TexasDB Keldrick Holman Stephen F. Austin 6-0 205 Sr. Hemphill, TexasDB Toney Edison Nicholls State 6-0 205 Sr. Taylorsville, Miss.DB Jamelle Juneau McNeese State 6-2 215 Jr. Bunkie, La.P Chris MacDonald Texas State 6-4 215 Jr. Mesa, Ariz.RS Steven Whitehead McNeese State 5-8 170 Jr. Slidell, La.

Second Team OffenseQB Bradley George Texas State 6-6 230 Fr. New Braunfels, TexasRB Jay Lucas Southeastern Louisiana 5-11 220 So. Baton Rouge, La.RB Zack Morgan Nicholls State 5-9 190 So. Marianna, Fla.FB Leonard Lynce Stephen F. Austin 6-0 220 So. Yokosuka, JapanWR Chase Wasson Texas State 5-11 180 Jr. Southlake, TexasWR Brandon Perry Sam Houston State 6-4 196 Sr. LaMarque, TexasTE Clay Broyles Northwestern State 6-3 248 Jr. Hallsville, TexasOL Eman Naghavi McNeese State 6-2 325 So. Katy, TexasOL Taylor Cobb Stephen F. Austin 6-2 296 So. Conroe, TexasOL Brock Pasteur Stephen F. Austin 6-6 290 Jr. Orlando, Fla.OL Matt Jenkins Texas State 6-3 301 Jr. San Antonio, TexasOL Ryne Miller Texas State 6-4 309 Sr. The Woodlands, TexasPK Andrew Ireland Texas State 5-8 194 So. Cedar Hill, Texas

Second Team DefenseDL Steve Smith Southeastern Louisiana 6-0 301 Sr. Kentwood, La.DL Nate Langford Texas State 6-1 248 Jr. San Marcos, TexasDL Mark Washington Texas State 6-3 250 Jr. Long Beach, Calif.DL Greg Casnave Nicholls State 6-3 280 Sr. LaCombe, La.LB Trey Bennett McNeese State 6-1 227 Jr. Newton, TexasLB Damian Perkins Stephen F. Austin 6-0 212 So. Hallsville, TexasDB Chadd Oliphant Sam Houston State 5-11 183 Sr. Texas City, TexasDB Kareem Moore Nicholls State 6-0 210 Jr. Okolona, Miss.DB Jonathon Walker McNeese State 5-11 175 Jr. Lake Charles, La.DB Tommy Connors Southeastern Louisiana 6-0 195 Fr. Marrero, La.DB Derrrick Harris Sam Houston State 5-10 175 Sr. Waco, TexasP Jim Hall Southeastern Louisiana 6-3 208 Sr. Hammond, La.RS Derrick Harris Sam Houston State 5-10 175 Sr. Waco, Texas2006 All-Southland Conference Football Teams

Honorable Mention: QB: Brett Hicks, SHSU. RB: Jamie Leonard, McN; Stan Zwinggi, TXST. FB: Dustin Dziuk, SHSU.WR: Dominique Edison, SFA; Crawford Kilpatrick, SLU; Quinten Lawrence, McN; Derrick Doyle, NWLa. TE: AndrewFleck, SFA. OL: Adrian Dayse, TXST; Jessie Frazier, NICH; Crawford May, TXST. PK: Alex Romero, NICH. DL: RobertHooker, McN; Ed Jackson, SHSU; Tim Knicky, SFA; Dominic Cooper, NICH; Jordan Stone, NICH; Ramel Borner, TXST;Aaron Ivey, SHSU; Daimyeon Hoskins, SFA; Marquis Rogers, SLU. LB: Allen Nelson, McN; Demoris Hardiman, SLU;Bug Aymond, SFA; Levon Bailey, NICH; Dustin Gisclair, NICH; Shola Obafemi, TXST. DB: Steven Barrett, McN; FreddieParish, SFA; Tony Jones, SHSU; Corey Campbell, SFA; Jermaine Boggans, NICH; Lawrence Darby, McN; Scorpio Babers,SHSU; Corlando McChristian, SLU; Jason O’Brien, NWLa. P: Curtis Parks, SHSU. RS: Vincent Pervis, SFA.

PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Steven Whitehead, McNeese StateOFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: D.D. Terry, Sam Houston StateDEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Bryan Smith, McNeese StateFRESHMAN OF THE YEAR: Derrick Fourroux, McNeese StateNEWCOMER OF THE YEAR: Kareem Moore, Nicholls StateCOACH OF THE YEAR: Matt Viator, McNeese State

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2006 Capital One/Southland Conference Football All-Academic Team

OFFENSEPOS NAME UNIVERSITY CL. GPA MAJORQB Bradley George Texas State Fr. 3.24 Industrial TechnologyRB Zach Morgan^ Nicholls State So. 3.67 GovernmentRB Patrick Earl Northwestern State Fr. 3.10 UndeclaredFB Blake Burton Texas State So. 3.34 Exercise and Sports ScienceWR Chase Wasson Texas State Jr. 3.32 Communication StudiesWR Adam Varnado Northwestern State So. 3.40 Social Science EducationTE Kyle Link McNeese State So. 3.02 General StudiesOL David Ballard McNeese State So. 3.70 General StudiesOL Lance Hancock+ Sam Houston State Sr. 3.21 AccountingOL Brent Pousson + McNeese State Grad. 3.28 Agriculture-ScienceOL Buck Koalenz^ Texas State Sr. 3.38 Business ManagementOL Johnny Flowers Southeastern Louisiana Jr. 3.49 General StudiesK Cory Long Stephen F. Austin So. 3.81 Business Administration

DEFENSEPOS NAME UNIVERSITY CL. GPA MAJORDL Nick Clark^ Texas State Jr. 3.68 MathematicsDL Aaron Ivey + Sam Houston State Sr. 3.50 MarketingDL Nate Langford^ Texas State Jr. 3.34 Athletic TrainingDL Eric Mikolajchak Sam Houston State So. 3.58 BiologyLB Keithshore Dantzler Southeastern Louisiana So. 3.41 UndeclaredLB Ayo Akindona^ Sam Houston State Jr. 3.19 AccountingLB Jared Person^ McNeese State Jr. 3.26 NursingDB Toney Edison Nicholls State Sr. 3.04 Petroleum ServicesDB Jason O’Brien Northwestern State Sr. 3.06 Physical EducationDB Brant Linde^ McNeese State So. 3.71 AccountingDB *Walter Musgrove + Texas State Grad. 3.33 EnglishP James Hall^ Southeastern Louisiana Sr. 3.23 Biology

* - 2006 SLC Football Student-Athlete of the Year.^ - Two-time all-academic selection+ - Three-time all-academic selection

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The longest yardLongest Run From Scrimmage............. 91 yards by Nakia Lumar vs. Samford, Sept. 30, 1995

Longest Pass Play........................97 yards from Brad Smith to Sullivan Beard vs. ............................................ Jacksonville State, Sept. 25, 1999

Longest Punt 85 yards by Don Alonzo vs. Northwestern State, Nov. 8, 1980

Longest Punt Return 90 yards by Mark Carrier vs. Northwestern State, Nov. 9, 1985

Longest Kickoff Return.......100 yards by Chris Crawford vs. Texas State, Nov. 6, 2003

Longest Interception Return.94 yards by Aaron Smith vs. Sam Houston State, Oct. 8, 1998

Longest Fumble Return....... 71 yards by Joseph Ogletree vs. Texas State, Nov. 6, 2003

Longest Field Goal....55 yards by Kyle Leisher vs. Western Illinois, Sept. 18, 1999

RushingMost CarriesGame 41 (181 yards) by Oscar Smith vs. McNeese State, Sept. ................................................................................. 21, 1985Season ......................235 (1,072 yards) by Nakia Lumar, 1996Career ...................664 (2,658 yards) by Josh Son, 2000-2003

Most Net Yards GainedGame . 265 (20 carries) by Corey Thomas vs. Samford, Oct. 1, ....................................................................................... 1994Season ................... 1,072 (235 carries) by Nakia Lumar, 1996Career .................2,658 (664 carries) by Josh Son, 2000-2003

Most Yards Gained Per CarryGame ..................(min. 10 carries) 13.2 (265 yards/20 carries) ............................by Corey Thomas vs. Samford, Oct. 1, 1994Season .................(min. 75 carries) 6.6 (718 yards/109 carries) ............................................................by Joseph Tobias, 2005Career ............(min. 150 carries) 5.7 (1,078 yards/189 carries) ......................................... by David Craig Robinson, 1990-91

Most Yards Gained Per GameSeason .....97.5 (1,072 yards/11 games) by Nakia Lumar, 1996Career .........75.2 (2,030/27 games) by Nakia Lumar, 1995-97

Most 100 Yard GamesSeason ...............................................5 by Nakia Lumar, 1996Career ............................................ 8 by Josh Son, 2000-2003

Most TouchdownsGame .............4 by Oscar Smith vs. Troy State, Sept. 14, 1985Season ......................................... 13 by Broderick Cole, 2005Career ........................................ 30 by Oscar Smith, 1981-85..................................................... 30 by Josh Son, 2000-2003

PassingMost AttemptsGame .. 53 (30 completed) by Bobby McDonald vs. Northeast ........................................................Louisiana, Sept. 26, 1987Season .............. 422 (238 completed) by Doug Hudson, 1986Career ......1,020 (553 completed) by Doug Hudson, 1983-86

Most CompletionsGame ....... 31 (42 attempts) by Brad Zeller vs. Louisiana Tech, ......................................................................... Oct. 31, 1998Season ..................238 (422 attempts) by Doug Hudson, 1986Career ......... 533 (1,020 attempts) by Doug Hudson, 1983-86

Highest Completion PercentageGame ...... (min. 10 attempts) 83.3% (10-12) by Doug Hudson ....................................vs. Southwest Missouri, Nov. 16, 1985Season ..... (min. 50 attempts) 59.0% (128-217) by Brad Zeller, ....................................................................................... 1996Career ......... (min. 150 attempts) 54.2% (533-1,020) by Doug Hudson, 1983-86

Most Passes Had InterceptedGame ..................6 by Doug Hudson vs. Northeast Louisiana, ...........................................................................Sept. 1, 1984... 6 by Leonard Valentine vs. Stephen F. Austin, Sept 22, 1990Season .....................................20 by Bobby McDonald, 1987Career ..................................... 53 by Doug Hudson, 1983-86

Most Yards GainedGame .. 452 by Gordon Falgoust vs. Troy State, Sept. 26, 1981Season ......................................3,627 by Doug Hudson, 1986Career ................................ 7,670 by Doug Hudson, 1983-86

Most 200-Yard GamesSeason ...........................................11 by Doug Hudson, 1986Career ..................................... 19 by Doug Hudson, 1983-86

Most Touchdown PassesGame ...............5 by Keith Menard vs. Southern, Oct. 6, 1984...........5 by Doug Hudson vs. Southwest Texas, Oct. 26, 1985.................5 by Doug Hudson vs. Weber State, Nov. 22, 1986....5 by Brad Zeller vs. Mississippi Valley State, Sept. 12, 1998Season ...........................................34 by Doug Hudson, 1986Career ..................................... 58 by Doug Hudson, 1983-86

Total OffenseMost PlaysGame ...........60 (45 passing, 15 rushing) by Doug Hudson vs. .............................................Stephen F. Austin, Oct. 19, 1986Season 549 (422 passing, 127 rushing) by Doug Hudson, 1986Career ..........1,281 (919 passing, 462 rushing) by Brad Zeller, ..................................................................................1995-98

Most Total Yards GainedGame ..432 (452 passing, -20 rushing) by Gordon Falgoust vs. ....................................................... Troy State, Sept. 26, 1981Season .....3,618 (3,627 passing, -9 rushing) by Doug Hudson, ....................................................................................... 1986Career .7,496 (7,670 passing, -174 rushing) by Doug Hudson, ..................................................................................1983-86

Most Yards Gained Per PlayGame ..........(min. 10 plays) 11.2 (123 yards rushing/11 plays) .................... by James Berry vs. Tennessee Tech, Sept. 2, 1978Season ................ (min. 110 plays) 6.6 (3,618 yards/549 plays) ...........................................................by Doug Hudson, 1986Career ............. (min. 250 plays) 5.9 (7,496 yards/1,259 plays) ..................................................... by Doug Hudson, 1983-86

Pass ReceivingMost ReceptionsGame ............11 (198 yards) by Dwight Walker vs. Troy State, ..........................................................................Sept.26, 1981............ 11 (153 yards) by Alfred Dorsey vs. Stephen F. Austin, ......................................................................... Oct. 17, 1987Season ........................78 (1,513 yards) by Mark Carrier, 1986Career .................147 (2,709 yards) by Mark Carrier, 1983-86

Most Yards GainedGame .....................198 (11 receptions) by Dwight Walker vs. ....................................................... Troy State, Sept. 26, 1981Season ................ 1,513 (78 receptions) by Mark Carrier, 1986Career .........2,709 (147 receptions) by Mark Carrier, 1983-86

Most Yards Gained Per CatchSeason ......... (min. 20 catches) 21.4 (513 yards/24 receptions) ..........................................................by David Johnson, 1993Career ... (min. 50 catches) 20.4 (2,613 yards/ 106 receptions) ........................................................by Mark Carrier, 1983-86

Most 100-Yard GamesSeason ............................................... 8 by Mark Carrier, 1986Career ........................................11 by Mark Carrier, 1983-86

Most Touchdown ReceptionsGame ..........3 by Brian Stropolo vs. Troy State, Sept. 13, 1986..........3 by Mark Carrier vs. Southwest Missouri, Oct. 4, 1986.............3 by Mark Carrier vs. Southwest Texas, Oct. 25, 1986...................3 by Mark Carrier vs. Weber State, Nov. 22, 1986Season ............................................. 20 by Mark Carrier, 1986Career ........................................24 by Mark Carrier, 1983-86

ScoringMost Points ScoredGame ...........24 by Oscar Smith vs. Troy State, Sept. 14, 1985Season ........................................... 128 by Mark Carrier, 1986Career ........................................ 282 by Josh Son, 2000-2003

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Most Touchdowns ScoredGame .............4 by Oscar Smith vs. Troy State, Sept. 14, 1985Season ............................................. 21 by Mark Carrier, 1986Career .......................................... 48 by Josh Son, 2000-2003

Touchdowns Responsible ForGame .6 (5 passing, 1 rushing) by Keith Menard vs. Southern, ........................................................................... Oct. 6, 1984Season .......37 (34 passing, 3 rushing) by Doug Hudson, 1986Career ..66 (58 passing, 8 rushing) by Doug Hudson, 1983-86

Place KickingPAT AttemptedGame ............ 11 by Adam Diel vs. Livingston, Sept. 10, 1994Season .................................................. 39 by Jose Bran, 1986Career ...........................................111 by Jose Bran, 1986-90

PAT MadeGame ............ 11 by Adam Diel vs. Livingston, Sept. 10, 1994Season .................................................. 36 by Jose Bran, 1986Career ...........................................102 by Jose Bran, 1986-90

Field Goals AttemptedGame ....... 6 by Skip Shelton vs. Sam Houston, Oct. 10, 1992Season ...............................................23 by Adam Diel, 1996Career ....................................69 by Kyle Leisher, 1997-2000

Field Goals MadeGame . 4 by Adam Diel vs. Northwestern State, Oct. 12, 1996Season .................................................. 16 by Jose Bran, 1990Career ....................................46 by Kyle Leisher, 1997-2000

Kickoff ReturnsMost Kickoff ReturnsGame ...... 7 (133 yards) by Curtis Johnson vs. Louisiana Tech, ......................................................................... Oct. 31, 1998Season ........................ 29 (607 yards) by Brian Stropolo, 1986Career ................ 72 (1475 yards) by Dwight Walker, 1978-81

Most Yards GainedGame 221 (5 returns) by Sullivan Beard vs. Sam Houston State, ...........................................................................Nov. 4, 2000Season .................... 646 (20 returns) by Chris Crawford, 2003Career ..............1,555 (71 returns) by Darryl Pounds, 1991-94

Most Touchdowns Scored on Kickoff ReturnsGame – 1 by several playersMost Recent – 100 yards by Chris Crawford vs. Texas State, ... ...........................................................................Nov. 6, 2002

Punt ReturnsMost Punt ReturnsGame ..... 6 (53 yards) by Brian Stropolo vs. Stephen F. Austin, ......................................................................... Oct. 20, 1984Season ..........................32 (334 yards) by Carl Templet, 1976Career .................. 66 (945 yards) by Dwight Walker, 1978-81

Most Yards GainedGame ....99 (5 returns) by Terry Topey vs. Northwestern State, ......................................................................... Oct. 27, 1979Season ........................ 334 (32 returns) by Carl Templet, 1976Career ...............945 (66 returns) by Dwight Walker, 1978-81

Most Touchdowns Scored on Punt ReturnsGame .......................................................1 by several players..........................Most recent: 80 yards by David Plaisance vs. ......................................Northwestern State on Oct. 24, 2002

All-Purpose yardsMost PlaysSeason .........257 (235 rushing, 14 receiving, 8 kickoff returns) .............................................................by Nakia Lumar, 1996Career ............. 692 (589 rushing, 59 receiving, 1 punt return, ................................................................... 43 kickoff returns) .............................................by Oscar Smith, 1981-82, 84-85

Most Yards GainedSeason ...1,810 (22 rushing, 1513 receiving, 256 punt returns, ................................................................... 19 kickoff returns) ............................................................. by Mark Carrier, 1986Career .5,200 (617 rushing, 2163 receiving, 945 punt returns, ................... 1475 kickoff returns) by Dwight Walker, 1978-81

Highest Average Gain Per PlaySeason ...................................... 18.8 by Dwight Walker, 1981Career .....................................16.5 by Mark Carrier, 1983-86

PuntingMost PuntsGame .....13 (500 yards) by Dan Brown vs. Tennessee-Martin, ......................................................................... Oct. 16, 1976Season ..............................................86 by Dan Brown, 1977Career ...................................... 328 by Dan Brown, 1976-79

Most YardsGame ..... 500 (13 punts) by Dan Brown vs. Tennessee-Martin, ......................................................................... Oct. 16, 1976Season ..........................................3,511 by Dan Brown, 1977Career .............................. 12,829 by Dan Brown, 1976-1979

Highest Average Per PuntGame ............ 50.8 (305 yards/6 punts) vs. Northwestern State ..........................................................by Don Alonzo, 10/8/80Season 42.76 (2,309 yards/54 punts) by Brian Desselles, 1994Career ........................................42.07 (3,955 yards/94 punts) ................................................by Brian Desselles, 1993-1994

InterceptionsMost InterceptionsGame ......................... 3 by Darryl Pounds vs. Central Florida, ...........................................................Oct. 17, 1992 and 3 by ...................Chris Thompson vs. Arkansas State Nov. 22, 2001Season ............................................. 9 by Greg Harding, 1980Career .........................................21 by Greg Greely, 1981-84

Most Yards on Interception ReturnsGame .....94 (1 return) by Aaron Smith vs. Sam Houston State, ........................................................................... Oct. 8, 1998Season ............................................141 by Greg Greely, 1981Career ...................................... 232 by Dee Thomas, 1986-89

Most Touchdowns Scored on Interception ReturnsGame .......................................................1 by several players.................................Most recent: 89 by Seneca McMillan vs. .......................................... Louisiana-Monroe, Sept. 16, 2000Season ................................................2 by Greg Greely, 1981.......................................................... 2 by Dee Thomas, 1988.................................................. 2 by Clarence Wiggins, 1994Career ...........................................2 by Greg Greely, 1981-84......................................... 2 by Seneca McMillan, 1999-2001..................................................... 2 by Dee Thomas, 1986-89.............................................2 by Clarence Wiggins, 1993-94

Highest Average Gained Per Interception Season ...(min. 3): 30.3 (91 yards/3 int.) by Andre Felder, 1989

DefenseMost Tackles MadeGame ...........23 by Rusty Rebowe vs. Southeastern Louisiana, .........................................................................Nov. 12, 1977Season ........................................ 168 by Rusty Rebowe, 1977Career ................................... 412 by Rusty Rebowe, 1974-77

Most Assists MadeGame .............. 15 by Doug Love vs. Livingston, Nov. 1, 1975Season ....................................... 78 by Richard Romero, 1986Career ................................... 243 by Rusty Rebowe, 1974-77

Most Fumbles RecoveredSeason .......................................... 7 by Basil Trepagnier, 1980

Most Fumble Return YardsGame .. 71 yards by Joe Ogletree vs. Texas State, Nov. 6, 2003Season . 71 yards by Joe Ogletree vs. Texas State, Nov. 6, 2003Career . 71 yards by Joe Ogletree vs. Texas State, Nov. 6, 2003

Most Fumble Returns for TouchdownGame ....... 1 by Brian Paille vs. Bethel College, Aug. 28, 2003Season ...... 1 by Brian Paille vs. Bethel College, Aug. 28, 2003Career ...... 1 by Brian Paille vs. Bethel College, Aug. 28, 2003

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Colonels Team RecordsRushingMost CarriesGame .... 67 (207 yards) vs. Mississippi College, Oct.14, 1972Season ........................... 626 (3,648 yards) in 10 games, 2005

Net YardsGame .............. 518 (55 carries) vs. Livingston, Sept. 10, 1994Season ......................... 3,648 (626 carries) in 10 games, 2005

Most TouchdownsGame .....................................8 vs. Livingston, Sept. 10, 1994........................................ 8 vs. Bethel College, Aug. 28, 2003Season .................................................. 42 in 11 games, 2003

Yards Per CarrySeason ..... 5.8 (3,648 yards on 626 carries) in 10 games, 2005

PassingMost AttemptsGame ...................53 (30 completed) vs. Northeast Louisiana, .........................................................................Sept. 26, 1987Season ......................449 (251 completed) in 13 games, 1986

CompletionsGame ....... 32 (45 attempts) vs. Louisiana Tech, Oct. 31, 1998Season ......................... 251 (449 attempts) in 13 games, 1986

Completion PercentageGame .............................(min. 15 attempts) 78.8% (26-33) vs. ......................................... Southwest Missouri, Oct. 29, 1983Season ............................55.9% (251-449) in 13 games, 1986

Passes Had InterceptedGame ............................. 6 vs. North Alabama, Oct. 27, 1973........................................ 6 vs. McNeese State, Sept. 19,1981..................................6 vs. Northeast Louisiana, Sept. 1, 1984....................................6 vs. Stephen F. Austin, Sept. 22, 1990Season .................................................. 27 in 11 games, 1980

Most Yards PassingGame ........... 481 (29-51) vs. Georgia Southern, Dec. 6, 1986Season ............................. 3,825 (251-449) in 13 games, 1986

Touchdowns PassesGame ....................................... 5 vs. Southern, Oct. 10, 1981................................................... 5 vs. Southern, Oct. 6, 1984........................................ 5 vs. Southwest Texas, Oct. 4, 1986............................................ 5 vs. Weber State, Nov. 22, 1986............................5 vs. Mississippi Valley State, Sept.12, 1998Season .................................................. 35 in 13 games, 1986

Total OffenseMost PlaysGame ............ 89 (51 passing, 38 rushing) vs. North Alabama, ......................................................................... Oct. 27, 1973................................. 89 (29 passing, 60 rushing) vs. Samford, .........................................................................Nov. 11, 1989....................... 89 (37 passing, 52 rushing) vs. McNeese State, .........................................................................Nov. 23, 1996Season .......937 (488 rushing, 449 passing) in 13 games, 1986

Most Total YardsGame ................ 614 (96 passing, 518 rushing) vs. Livingston, .........................................................................Sept. 10, 1994Season ........................... 5,170 (3,825 passing, 1,345 rushing) .................................................................. in 13 games, 1986

Yards Per PlayGame 10.2 (614 yards/60 plays) vs. Livingston, Sept. 10, 1994

Season ................................ 6.1 (4,414 yards/723 plays), 2003

Yards Per GameSeason ............................ 415.8 (4,158 yards/10 games), 2005

ScoringMost PointsGame ...................................77 vs. Livingston, Sept. 10, 1994Season ................................................ 389 in 11 games, 2003

Most TouchdownsGame ...................................11 vs. Livingston, Sept. 10, 1994Season .................................................. 49 in 11 games, 2003

Most PATGame ...................................11 vs. Livingston, Sept. 10, 1994Season .................................................. 44 in 11 games, 2003

Most 2-Point PATGame ............................. 2 vs. McNeese State, Sept. 15, 1984Season .................................................... 7 in 11 games, 1981

Most Field GoalsGame ........................4 vs. Northwestern State, Oct. 12, 1996Season .................................................. 16 in 11 games, 1990

Highest Scoring AverageSeason ............................35.4 (389 points) in 11 games, 2003

First DownsTotal First DownsGame ......................... 33 vs. Georgia Southern, Dec. 6, 1986Season ................................................ 261 in 13 games, 1986

RushingGame ............................. 27 vs. Portland State, Sept. 13, 2003Season ................................................ 168 in 10 games, 2005

PassingGame ......................... 24 vs. Georgia Southern, Dec. 6, 1986Season ............................................... 157 in 13 games, 1986

Kickoff ReturnsMost ReturnsGame ....... 10 (124 yards) vs. Georgia Southern, Dec. 6, 1986Season ............................. 55 (1,055 yards) in 13 games, 1986

Most YardsGame ..... 269 (6 returns) vs. Jacksonville State, Sept. 18, 1976Season ...........................1,249 (52 returns) in 11 games, 1972

Most TouchdownsGame 1 vs. 5 opponents. Most recent: vs. Southwest Missouri,......................................................................... Oct. 30, 1982Season .................................................... 2 in 11 games, 1981

Punt ReturnsMost ReturnsGame 10 (92 yards) vs. Southeastern Louisiana, Nov. 13, 1976Season ................................ 48 (425 yards) in 11 games, 1976

Most YardsGame .....133 yards (7 returns) vs. Jacksonville State, Sept. 18, 1976Season .............................632 (47 returns) in 11 games, 1979

Most TouchdownsGame ..............1 vs. 7 opponents, Most recent: vs. Livingston, .........................................................................Sept. 10, 1994

Season .................................................... 4 in 11 games, 1979

PuntingMost PuntsGame ....... 13 (500 yards) vs. Tennessee-Martin, Oct.16, 1976Season ............................. 88 (3,511 yards) in 11 games, 1977

Most YardsGame ......500 (13 punts) vs. Tennessee-Martin, Oct. 16, 1976Season ......................3,565 yds. (87 punts) in 11 games, 1973

Highest AverageGame ........... 50.8 (305 yards/6 punts) vs. Northwestern State, ........................................................................... Oct. 8, 1980Season ............41.7 (2,384 yards/68 punts) in 10 games, 1975

Most Punts Had BlockedGame ............................... 3 vs. McNeese State, Sept. 1, 1990............................................... 3 vs. Texas A&I, Sept. 12, 1992Season ................................................... 7 in 11 games, 2002

InterceptionsMost InterceptionsGame .................6 (9 yards) vs. Tennessee Tech, Sept. 2, 1978........................ 6 (93 yards) vs. Central Florida, Oct. 17, 1992Season ................................ 24 (282 yards) in 11 games, 1981

Most Return YardsGame ........158 (3 returns) vs. Southwest Texas, Oct. 26, 1996Season ..............................282 (24 returns) in 11 games, 1979

Most TouchdownsGame ............................ 3 vs. Southwest Texas, Oct. 26, 1996Season ................................................... 4 in 11 games, 1981

DefenseFewest Net Yards AllowedGame ...........................15 vs. Baptist Christian, Oct. 5, 1974Season ............................................. 2,720 in 11 games, 1976

Lowest Average Yards AllowedSeason ........................ 247.2 (2,720 yards) in 11 games, 1976

Fewest Rushing Yards AllowedGame .................................... -42 vs. Samford, Sept. 10, 1988Season ......................... 1,012 (446 carries) in 11 games, 1982

Lowest Average Rushing Yards AllowedSeason .......................... 92.0 (1,012 yards) in 11 games, 1982

Fewest Passing Yards AllowedGame ....................-10 vs. Mississippi College, Sept. 10, 1977Season .................................. 797 (65-180) in 11 games, 1976

Lowest Average Passing Yards AllowedSeason ............................. 72.4 (797 yards) in 11 games, 1976

Scoring DefenseMost ShutoutsSeason .................................................... 3 in 11 games, 1974............................................................... 3 in 11 games, 1976Fewest Points AllowedSeason ................................................ 132 in 10 games, 1975

Lowest Average Points AllowedSeason ............................13.2 (132 points) in 10 games, 1975

Fewest Touchdowns AllowedSeason .................................................. 18 in 10 games, 1975

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RUSHINGYEAR PLAYER ATT YDS TD AVG1972 Ronald Joseph 118 394 3 3.31973 Steve Stropolo 110 329 2 2.91974 Steve Stropolo 147 549 4 3.71975 Steve Stropolo 210 761 7 3.61976 Steve Stropolo 125 491 1 3.91977 Louis Henry 109 450 1 4.11978 Louis Henry 104 420 2 4.11979 Richard Auzenne 114 444 3 3.91980 Mike Clark 97 340 2 3.51981 Oscar Smith 134 580 0 4.31982 Oscar Smith 109 405 10 3.71983 Lionel Vital 146 776 5 5.31984 Oscar Smith 140 550 9 3.91985 Oscar Smith 206 947 11 4.61986 Kevin Smoot 195 622 5 3.21987 Jamie Lawson 100 425 2 4.31988 Jamie Lawson 193 811 8 4.61989 Leonard Valentine 183 562 5 3.11990 David Craig Robinson 97 568 8 5.91991 Jarvis Lillie 138 823 4 6.01992 Clyde Washington 120 582 2 4.91993 Clyde Washington 141 653 7 4.61994 Corey Thomas 158 962 8 6.11995 Nakia Lumar 108 483 3 4.51996 Nakia Lumar 235 1072 5 4.61997 Nakia Lumar 105 475 3 4.51998 Brad Zeller 139 582 4 4.21999 Sullivan Turner 84 425 2 5.12000 Josh Son 160 595 3 3.72001 Josh Son 201 1043 10 4.32002 Josh Son 161 642 7 4.02003 Colt Colletti 97 585 12 6.02004 Colt Colletti 91 546 6 6.02005 Joseph Tobias 109 718 7 6.62006 Michael McLendon 57 438 4 7.7

PASSINGYEAR PLAYER ATT COMP INT YDS TD PCT1972 Craig McCullough 65 37 5 408 4 .5691973 Kenny Pritchard 122 55 14 597 1 .4511974 Craig McCullough 96 47 7 647 6 .4891975 Ted Bergeron 180 87 5 1206 9 .4831976 Ted Bergeron 137 62 14 720 3 .4531977 Tim McCabe 97 46 4 623 3 .474 1978 Tim Bailey 106 38 8 409 3 .358 1979 Tim Bailey 201 87 10 1397 10 .4331980 Tim Bailey 253 89 21 1382 9 .3821981 Gordon Falgoust 303 149 16 2356 22 .4921982 Keith Menard 174 83 7 1120 6 .4771983 Doug Hudson 174 86 7 1204 7 .4941984 Keith Menard 223 131 10 1724 13 .587 1985 Doug Hudson 316 180 18 2348 16 .5701986 Doug Hudson 422 238 17 3627 34 .5641987 Bobby McDonald 377 191 20 2491 19 .5071988 Bobby McDonald 253 121 12 1650 8 .4781989 Leonard Valentine 273 131 14 1947 10 .480

Season leaders1990 Leonard Valentine 221 115 12 1781 9 .5201991 Joey Primus 180 72 9 818 3 .4001992 Henri Ransefore 117 38 8 513 3 .3251993 Henri Ransefore 122 51 5 862 7 .4181994 Corey Thomas 55 22 4 364 2 .4001995 Brad Zeller 108 38 8 372 0 .3521996 Brad Zeller 217 128 12 1340 6 .5901997 Brad Zeller 263 142 8 1537 6 .5581998 Brad Zeller 370 202 12 2374 13 .5461999 Brad Smith 258 134 12 1485 6 .5192000 Brad Smith 78 40 5 408 2 .5132001 Josh Son 122 52 5 1027 10 .4842002 Josh Son 62 26 6 517 2 .4192003 Josh Son 73 39 1 753 5 .5342004 Yale Vannoy 92 39 5 700 5 .4242005 Yale Vannoy 67 33 3 510 2 .4932006 Vincent Montgomery 49 21 3 358 2 .429

ReCeIVINGYEAR PLAYER REC YDS TD AVG1972 Gator Gardner 27 348 2 12.91973 Gerald Butler 25 249 0 9.91974 Edward Davis 20 252 3 12.61975 Gerald Butler 25 450 5 18.01976 Gerald Butler 42 592 3 14.11977 Lonnie Reed 16 235 1 14.91978 Keith Davis 16 185 3 11.51979 Marvin Dumas 25 392 1 15.71980 Marvin Dumas 38 633 2 16.61981 Dwight Walker 50 963 8 19.31982 Curtis Hobbs 37 545 1 14.71983 Curtis Hobbs 42 673 6 16.01984 Dewayne Harrison 51 618 3 12.11985 Dwayne Brown 47 583 3 12.41986 Mark Carrier 78 1513 20 19.41987 Alfred Dorsey 55 765 4 13.91988 Jamie Lawson 23 200 0 18.21989 John Brown 38 612 3 16.11990 John Brown 41 745 4 18.21991 John Brown 17 217 2 12.81992 David Johnson 26 477 3 18.41993 David Johnson 24 513 5 21.41994 Derrick Maxwell 14 228 1 16.31995 Kip Rohner 18 323 0 17.91996 Kip Rohner 25 276 2 11.01997 Julius Alcee 57 912 4 16.01998 Julius Alcee 45 528 2 11.71999 Brad Phillips 27 379 2 14.02000 Sullivan Beard 12 191 2 15.92001 Thurman Lewis 16 339 1 37.72002 Vince Butler 11 276 2 25.12003 Vince Butler 24 576 4 24.02004 Marcus Richardson 25 438 1 17.52005 Michael Okoronkwo 8 108 0 13.52006 Michael Okoronkwo 11 278 2 25.3

PUNTINGYEAR PLAYER NO YDS LP AVG

1972 Terry Magee 77 3038 72 39.51973 Terry Magee 75 3110 64 41.51974 Terry Magee 73 2992 60 40.91975 Terry Magee 67 2829 59 42.21976 Dan Brown 82 3171 61 38.71977 Dan Brown 86 3511 68 40.81978 Dan Brown 85 3235 59 38.61979 Dan Brown 75 2966 53 39.51980 Don Alonzo 80 3205 85 40.11981 Anthony Baker 31 1151 54 37.11982 David Fuhrer 66 2325 53 35.21983 David Fuhrer 56 2253 56 40.21984 David Fuhrer 58 2132 61 36.81985 David Fuhrer 48 1789 51 37.31986 Brian Wilcox 48 1839 58 38.31987 Brian Wilcox 75 3086 62 41.21988 Brian Wilcox 69 2761 70 40.01989 Brian Wilcox 58 2340 74 40.41990 Skip Shelton 53 1852 60 34.91991 Brian Knowles 48 1687 54 35.21992 Skip Shelton 68 2488 68 36.61993 Brian Desselles 40 1646 54 41.21994 Brian Desselles 54 2309 55 42.81995 Quinn Guidry 56 2138 53 38.2 1996 Quinn Guidry 57 2199 51 38.61997 Quinn Guidry 63 2635 63 41.81998 Quinn Guidry 59 2379 57 40.31999 Jeremy Thompson 63 2398 67 38.12000 Jeremy Thompson 62 2629 64 42.42001 James Wilcox 32 1070 61 33.42002 John Manly 55 2095 62 38.12003 John Manly 47 1767 51 37.62004 James Wilcox 42 1752 64 41.72005 Sean Comeaux 36 1255 51 34.92006 Sean Comeaux 44 1644 54 37.4

PUNT ReTURNSYEAR PLAYER NO YDS LR TD AVG1972 Gary Fontenot 11 140 30 0 17.71973 Gary Fontenot 14 63 36 0 4.51974 Carl Templet 10 59 17 0 5.91975 Carl Templet 14 207 52 1 14.81976 Carl Templet 32 334 59 1 10.41977 Richard Auzenne 15 95 24 0 6.31978 Dwight Walker 16 284 73 2 17.81979 Terry Topey 22 258 81 1 11.71980 Dwight Walker 16 132 30 0 8.31981 Dwight Walker 16 218 76 1 13.61982 Brian Stropolo 10 139 85 1 13.91983 Brent Verzwyvelt 6 124 62 0 20.71984 Brian Stropolo 27 144 38 0 5.31985 Mark Carrier 16 163 90 1 10.21986 Mark Carrier 31 256 55 1 19.71987 Dexter Carter 26 139 38 0 5.41988 Dexter Carter 22 152 27 0 5.41989 Andre Felder 20 201 41 1 10.11990 John Brown 22 207 75 1 18.81991 John Brown 25 151 24 0 6.01992 David Johnson 14 84 22 0 6.01993 David Johnson 8 32 21 0 4.0

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1994 Derrick Maxwell 14 207 54 1 14.81995 Chris Haynes 9 86 62 0 9.61996 Demetrius Patterson 9 32 8 0 3.61997 Kajuan Billings 11 150 53 0 13.61998 Curtis Johnson 11 66 13 0 6.01999 Curtis Johnson 22 155 32 0 7.02000 Sullivan Beard 4 30 15 0 7.52001 David Plaisance 8 104 28 0 13.02002 David Plaisance 17 213 80 1 12.52003 David Plaisance 15 174 24 0 11.62004 David Plaisance 18 179 48 0 9.92005 Jermaine Boggan 8 91 43 0 11.42006 Kareem Moore 10 91 26 0 9.1

KICKOFF ReTURNSYEAR PLAYER NO YDS LR TD AVG1972 Gary Fontenot 19 517 99 1 27.21973 Gary Fontenot 19 376 74 0 19.01974 Mike Jones 13 328 74 1 25.21975 Steve Stropolo 9 188 40 0 23.51976 Carl Templet 14 363 62 0 25.91977 Richard Auzenne 10 137 20 0 13.71978 Dwight Walker 23 393 36 0 17.11979 Dwight Walker 12 287 60 0 23.91980 Byron Jarvis 12 295 62 0 24.61981 Dwight Walker 23 516 94 1 22.41982 Oscar Smith 14 418 55 0 29.31983 Lionel Vital 21 572 70 0 27.21984 Oscar Smith 17 471 53 0 27.71985 Mark Carrier 11 249 51 0 22.61986 Brian Stropolo 29 607 65 0 20.91987 Dexter Carter 24 493 68 0 20.51988 Bernard Sellers 22 465 37 0 21.11989 Aaron Ruffin 22 409 83 0 18.61990 Kelvin Dandridge 15 340 44 0 22.71991 Cory Butler 12 225 28 0 18.81992 Darryl Pounds 21 407 36 0 19.41993 Darryl Pounds 25 583 67 0 23.31994 Darryl Pounds 25 565 63 0 22.61995 Chris Haynes 18 291 31 0 16.21996 Frank Wilson 12 251 33 0 20.91997 Kajuan Billings 13 216 35 0 16.61998 Curtis Johnson 21 347 29 0 16.51999 Sullivan Beard 14 302 54 0 21.62000 Sullivan Beard 19 535 92 0 28.22001 LeJuan Walker 16 482 99 1 30.12002 LeJuan Walker 18 535 68 0 29.72003 Chris Crawford 20 646 100 2 32.32004 Demarko Hutchinson 14 289 38 0 20.62005 Brandon Zackery 12 218 38 0 18.2 2006 Dominique Sykes 18 323 46 0 17.9

INTeRCePTIONSYEAR PLAYER NO YDS LR TD AVG1972 Bobby Templet 6 131 59 1 21.81973 David Percle 2 18 18 0 9.0 David Catha 2 5 5 0 2.5 Elmo Boudreaux 2 2 2 0 1.01974 Gary Barbaro 3 77 55 0 25.7

1975 Gary Barbaro 6 113 25 1 18.81976 Carl Templet 5 15 11 0 3.01977 Glenn Magee 3 49 31 0 16.31978 Byron Boyd 5 54 32 0 10.81979 Basil Trepagnier 6 33 21 0 5.51980 Greg Harding 9 51 40 0 5.71981 Keith Hodges 7 125 55 1 17.91982 Greg Greely 7 38 21 0 5.41983 Greg Greely 5 15 9 0 3.01984 Greg Greely 4 24 11 0 6.01985 Kurt Turner 2 9 9 0 3.0 Barry Davis 2 3 3 0 1.5 Thaddeus Lumar 2 3 3 0 1.5 Troy Bourgeois 2 1 1 0 .51986 Dee Thomas 3 21 18 0 7.01987 Trevis Rowley 4 29 25 1 7.31988 Dee Thomas 5 122 70 2 24.41989 Clifton Smith 4 34 17 0 6.81990 Clifton Smith 4 9 9 0 2.31991 Darryl Pounds 8 40 20 0 5.01992 Darryl Pounds 4 84 30 0 21.01993 Tederick Henry 3 51 44 1 17.01994 Clarence Wiggins 5 118 50 2 23.61995 Ricky Wilson 1 11 11 0 11.01996 Demetrius Patterson 3 41 32 1 13.71997 Kevin Johnson 3 31 17 0 10.31998 Lee Rogers 2 31 31 0 15.51999 Seven Players Tied With One2000 Seneca McMillan 3 122 89 1 40.72001 Chris Thompson 5 17 6 0 3.42002 Chris Thompson 5 77 30 1 15.42003 David Willis 2 25 24 0 12.52004 Tommy Lee Brown 5 17 15 0 3.42005 Cory Vavala 4 54 41 0 13.52006 Jermaine Boggan 2 30 16 0 15.0 Toney Edison 2 5 5 0 2.5

SCORINGYEAR PLAYER TD PAT 2-PAT FG PTS1972 Ronald Joseph 3 0 1 0 201973 Steve Stropolo 4 0 0 0 241974 Terry Magee 0 14 0 5 291975 Steve Stropolo 8 0 0 0 481976 Gerald Butler 3 0 0 0 181977 Glenn Magee 0 7 0 7 281978 Dwight Walker 5 0 0 0 301979 Dwight Walker 8 0 0 0 481980 Dwight Walker 9 0 0 0 541981 Dwight Walker 11 0 3 0 721982 Oscar Smith 0 0 0 0 601983 Curtis Hobbs 6 0 2 0 381984 Oscar Smith 10 0 0 0 601985 Oscar Smith 12 0 0 0 721986 Mark Carrier 21 0 1 0 1281987 Pat Constantine 9 0 1 0 561988 Jamie Lawson 8 0 0 0 481989 Jose Bran 0 23 0 10 531990 Jose Bran 0 26 0 16 741991 Skip Shelton 0 13 0 12 491992 Jarvis Lillie 7 0 0 0 42

1993 Adam Diel 0 34 0 3 431994 Adam Diel 0 30 0 11 631995 Adam Diel 0 14 0 6 321996 Adam Diel 0 18 0 15 631997 Kyle Leisher 0 15 0 12 511998 Kyle Leisher 0 24 0 13 631999 Kyle Leisher 0 16 0 7 372000 Kyle Leisher 0 15 0 14 572001 Josh Son 10 0 2 0 642002 Josh Son 9 0 0 0 542003 Josh Son 14 0 0 0 842004 Jay Jones 0 24 0 7 452005 Broderick Cole 13 0 0 0 782006 Alex Romero 0 24 0 7 45

DeFeNSIVe leADeRSYEAR PLAYER UT AT TOT1972 Larry Bland 63 36 991973 Allen Danos 76 31 107 1974 Allen Danos 113 59 1721975 Rusty Rebowe 81 68 1491976 Rusty Rebowe 116 74 1901977 Rusty Rebowe 168 71 2391978 Kenny Ortolano 108 65 1731979 Earl Rogers 75 64 1391980 Basil Trepagnier 59 70 1291981 Johnny Meads 70 19 891982 Scott Hildebrand 76 32 1081983 Scott Hildebrand 72 35 1071984 Scott Hildebrand 55 31 861985 Thaddeus Lumar 33 46 791986 Richard Romero 61 78 1391987 Richard Romero 53 47 1001988 Terrence Cooks 48 74 1221989 Troy Fields 54 77 1311990 Troy Fields 71 59 1301991 Russel Thomas 59 56 1151992 Brett Adams 64 23 871993 Darryl Pounds 74 25 991994 Darnell Small 75 44 1191995 Darnell Small 69 58 1271996 Quincy Sorrell 36 90 1261997 Quincy Sorrell 46 58 1041998 Murphy Edwards 49 36 851999 Rodney Coleman 70 32 1022000 Lee Rogers 80 34 1142001 Todd Rivera 58 21 782002 David Willis 37 32 692003 Chris Thompson 36 33 692004 Cory Vavala 44 25 692005 Cory Vavala 45 40 852006 Cory Vavala 28 53 81

Season leaders

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RUSHING YEARS RUSH YDS TD AVGJosh Son 2000-2003 664 2658 29 4.0Oscar Smith 1981, 83, 85 589 2482 25 4.2Steve Stropolo 1973-76 592 2130 14 3.6Colt Colletti 2001-2004 380 2051 24 5.4Nakia Lumar 1995-97 448 2030 11 4.5Aaron Ruffin 1987-90 458 1838 20 4.0Corey Thomas 1993-96 339 1756 14 5.2Jarvis Lillie 1989, 91-92 292 1609 11 5.5Yale Vannoy 2002-2005 337 1587 18 4.7Lionel Vital 1981-84 331 1518 9 4.6

PASSING YEARS ATT COMP INT YDS TDDoug Hudson 1983-86 1020 533 53 7670 58Brad Zeller 1995-98 919 493 40 5616 25Keith Menard 1981-84 625 329 32 4362 33Bobby McDonald 1986-88 653 323 34 4324 28Leonard Valentine 1989-90 494 246 26 3728 19Tim Bailey 1977-80 664 246 43 3628 25Ted Bergeron 1974-77 414 200 23 2533 19Josh Son 2000-2003 314 139 19 2503 18Gordon Falgoust 1980-81 323 155 19 2457 22Brad Smith 1997-200 363 189 16 2096 9

ReCeIVING YEARS REC YDS TD AVGMark Carrier 1983-86 147 2709 24 18.4Brian Stropolo 1982-84, 86 135 2203 20 16.3Dwight Walker 1978-81 106 2163 23 20.4Marvin Dumas 1978-81 107 1742 12 16.3John Brown 1988-91 107 1724 10 16.1Gerald Butler 1973-76 105 1470 11 14.0Julius Alcee 1997-98 102 1440 6 14.1Alfred Dorsey 1985-87 89 1217 7 13.7Dwayne Brown 1982-85 96 1148 4 12.0David Johnson 1991-93 58 1096 5 18.9

SCORING YEARS TD 1-PAT 2-PAT FG TOTALJosh Son 2000-2003 47 0 0 0 282Oscar Smith 1981, 83, 85 35 0 0 0 210Jose Bran 1986, 88-90 0 102 0 36 210Kyle Leisher 1997-2000 0 70 0 46 208Dwight Walker 1978-81 33 0 3 0 204Adam Diel 1993-96 0 96 0 35 201Mark Carrier 1983-86 26 0 1 0 157Colt Colletti 2001-2004 24 0 0 0 144Brian Stropolo 1982-84, 86 23 0 2 0 140Broderick Cole 2004-present 22 0 0 0 132Aaron Ruffin 1987-90 20 0 0 0 120

PUNT ReTURNS YEARS NO YDS LR AVG TDDwight Walker 1978-81 66 945 76 14.3 5David Plaisance 2001-2004 58 670 80 11.5 1Carl Templet 1974-76 56 600 49 10.7 2Mark Carrier 1983-86 48 426 90 8.9 2Brian Stropolo 1982-84, 86 49 390 85 7.9 1John Brown 1988-91 47 358 75 7.6 1Richard Auzenne 1977-79 43 341 30 7.9 0Dexter Carter 1985-88 51 304 38 6.0 0Terry Topey 1977-79 22 258 81 11.7 1Andre Felder 1986-89 24 248 41 10.3 1

KICKOFF ReTURNS YEARS NO YDS LR AVG TDDarryl Pounds 1991-94 71 1555 67 21.9 0Dwight Walker 1978-81 72 1475 94 20.5 1Oscar Smith 1981, 83, 85 43 1221 83 28.4 1Gary Fontenot 1971-74 45 1037 99 23.1 1LeJuan Walker 2001-2002 34 1017 99 30.0 1Brian Stropolo 1982-84, 86 42 916 94 21.8 1Sullivan Beard 1997-2000 35 914 92 26.1 0Curtis Johnson 1997-2000 49 841 45 17.1 0Kajuan Billings 1995-98 44 817 42 18.6 0Lionel Vital 1981-84 34 766 70 22.5 0

INTeRCePTIONS YEARS NO YDS LR AVG TDGreg Greely 1981-84 21 218 87 10.4 2Greg Harding 1979-81 16 99 40 6.2 0Darryl Pounds 1991-94 14 128 30 9.1 0Basil Trepagnier 1977-80 12 74 21 6.2 0Dee Thomas 1986-89 12 232 70 21.2 2Andre Felder 1986-89 12 122 68 10.2 1Chris Thompson 2000-2003 11 129 30 12.9 1Byron Boyd 1976-79 10 66 32 6.6 0Gary Barbaro 1972-75 9 190 55 21.1 1Glenn Magee 1976-79 9 136 36 17.0 0

DeFeNDeRS YEARS UT AT TOTALRusty Rebowe 1974-77 412 243 655Torrian Thomas 2000-2003 104 100 204Kenney Ortolano 1975-78 311 139 450Earl Rogers 1976-79 236 161 397 Richard Romero 1985-88 156 196 352 Allen Danos 1972-75 244 136 380Carey Johnson 1972-75 230 113 343Basil Trepagnier 1977-80 197 144 341Darryl Pounds 1991-94 220 115 335Quincy Sorrell 1994-97 129 196 325

Current players listed in bold.v

Career leaders

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All-Americans1976 Gerald Butler, SE - Kodak First-Team1977 Rusty Rebowe, LB - Kodak First-Team; Associated Press First-Team; NCAA All-

America Kenny Ortolano, NG - AP Honorable Men-

tion1980 Greg Harding, DB - AP Honorable Mention1981 Dwight Walker, WR - Associated Press

First-Team; Kodak First-Team1982 Clint Conque, OLB - Associated Press First-

Team Jay Pennison, C - Associated Press Second-

Team Johnny Meads, ILB - AP Honoranble Men-

tion1983 Jay Pennison, C - Associated Press Second-

Team1984 Dewayne Harrison, TE - Associated Press

First-Team Lynn Bychurch, OG - AP Honorable Men-

tion Scott Hildebrand, ILB - AP Honorable Men-

tion Keith Menard, QB - AP Honorable Mention Oscar Smith, RB - AP Honorable Mention Anthony Tuggle, DB - AP Honorable Men-

tion1985 Lynn Bychurch, OG - Associated Press

Second-Team1986 Mark Carrier, WR - Associated Press First-

Team; Kodak First-Team Doug Hudson, QB - AP Honorable Men-

tion; Football News Second-Team Troy Bourgeois, DB - AP Honorable Men-

tion Darnell Carmouche, DT - AP Honorable

Mention Billy Naquin, OG - AP Honorable Mention1987 Alfred Dorsey, WR - Associated Press

Second-Team Karl Hill, DB - Associated Press Third-Team Reed Pere’, OT - Associated Press Third-

Team Richard Romero, ILB - AP Honorable Men-

tion1988 Karl Hill, DB - College Football News

Third-Team1991 Darryl Pounds, DB - Associated Press

Second-Team1992 Royce Nelson, OL - National Weekly Foot-

ball Gazette Third Team1993 Darryl Pounds, DB - National Weekly Foot-

ball Gazette Second-Team1994 Darryl Pounds, DB - Associated Press First-

Team; National Weekly Football Gazette First- Team; The Sports Network Second-Team

Brian Desselles, P - Associated Press Sec-ond-Team; The Sports Network Third-Team

2002 LeJuan Walker, KR - National Weekly Foot-ball Gazette First Team

Chris Thompson, CB - National Weekly Football Gazette Third Team

2003 Chris Thompson, KR - National Weekly Football Gazette First Team

Chris Thompson, CB - National Weekly

Football Gazette Second Team2005 Cody Stogner, C- The Sports Network Third-

Team2006 Jacob Bender, OT - Sports Network I-AA/

FCS Third Team

NCAA I-AA Southeast All-Region2005 Michael Young, DL – Second-Team

National Coach of the Year1996 Darren Barbier - Sports Network Eddie Rob-

inson Award Recipient; Schutt Sports/American Football Quarterly

Division I-AA Coach of the Year

GTE Academic All-America District VI Team1994 Jared Allemand, linebacker Tony Easton, wide receiver1996 Ricky Wilson, defensive back Brad Zeller, quarterback1997 Brad Zeller, quarterback2002 Josh Son, quarterback2003 Josh Son, quarterback Dustin Denault, offensive lineman2004 Joseph Trosclair, offensive lineman

First-Team All-Gulf South Conference1973 Terry Magee, punter1974 Gary Barbaro, defensive back Terry Magee, punter1975 Carey Johnson, nose guard Terry Magee, punter Steve Stropolo, running back1976 Fred Roth, offensive tackle1977 Fred Bruhl, defensive end Rusty Rebowe, linebacker (Player of the

Year) Kenny Ortolano, nose guard1978 Byron Boyd, defensive back Kenny Ortolano, nose guard

Second-Team All-Gulf South Conference1975 Gary Barbaro, defensive back Richard Berard, defensive end Allen Danos, defensive back1976 Gerald Butler, wide receiver Rusty Rebowe, linebacker Carl Templet, defensive back1978 Fred Roth, offensive guard Basil Trepagnier, defensive back

First-Team All-Gulf Star Conference1984 Sheldon Andrus, defensive tackle Lynn Bychurch, offensive guard Dewayne Harrison, tight end Scott Hildebrand, linebacker Keith Menard, quarterback Oscar Smith, running back Anthony Tuggle, defensive back1985 Lynn Bychurch, offensive guard1986 Troy Bourgeois, defensive back Darnell Carmouche, defensive line Mark Carrier, wide receiver Doug Hudson, quarterback Billy Naquin, offensive guard

Second-Team All-Gulf Star Conference1984 Greg Greely, defensive back George Scott, offensive tackle Lionel Vital, running back1985 Patrick Pattan, offensive tackle Mark Carrier, wide receiver Oscar Smith, running back Darnell Carmouche, defensive line Thaddeus Lumar, linebacker1986 Lynn Bychurch, center Patrick Pattan, offensive guard Brian Stropolo, wide receiver Kevin Smooth, running back Richard Romero, linebacker Thomas Williams, defensive back

First-Team All-SLC/SFL1991 Darryl Pounds, defensive back (Freshman

of the Year) Jarvis Lillie, running back Michael Walker, defensive lineman1992 Royce Nelson, offensive lineman Darryl Pounds, defensive back1993 Darryl Pounds, defensive back1994 Brian Desselles, punter Adam Diel, place kicker Michael LeBlanc, offensive lineman Darryl Pounds, defensive back Clarence Wiggins, defensive back1995 Darnell Small, linebacker1996 Darren Barbier, Coach of the Year Adam Diel, place kicker John Emery (Newcomer of the Year) Greg Reynolds, offensive lineman1998 Robert Martin, defensive lineman Murphy Edwards, linebacker2000 Jeremy Thompson, punter2001 Colt Colletti, fullback Chris Thompson, cornerback2002 Matt DeRoche, offensive lineman Josh Son, quarterback Chris Thompson, cornerback LeJuan Walker, kick returner2003 Chris Thompson, cornerback Chris Crawford, kick returner2004 Colt Colletti, running back David Willis, safety2005 Joseph Tobias, running back Broderick Cole, fullback Jacob Bender, offensive lineman Cody Stogner, offensive lineman Michael Young, defensive lineman Cory Vavala, linebacker Joe Ogletree, safety2006 Jacob Bender, offensive tackle Toney Edison, safety Cory Vavala, linebacker

SLC Freshman of the Year2000 Josh Son, quarterback2001 LeJuan Walker, return specialist/defensive

back2004 Broderick Cole, fullback

SLC Newomer of the Year2005 Joseph Tobias, running back2006 Kareem Moore, safety

Colonel Accolades

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SlC Coach of the year2002 Daryl Daye2005 Jay Thomas

Second-Team All-SLC/SFL1991 Todd Adams, offensive tackle1992 Michael Morris, linebacker1994 Todd Harris, defensive end Darnell Small, linebacker1995 Greg Reynolds, offensive lineman1996 Reggie Davis, cornerback Nakia Lumar, running back Demetrius Patterson, cornerback Quincy Sorrell, linebacker Ivan Williams, defensive lineman1997 Murphy Edwards, defensive end Anthony Saul, linebacker Quincy Sorrell, linebacker1998 Julius Alcee, wide receiver Greg DeBose, offensive lineman Kyle Leisher, placekicker Brad Zeller, quarterback2000 Sullivan Beard, return specialist Kyle Leisher, placekicker Todd Rivera, linebacker Lee Rogers, defensive back Kyle Smith, offensive lineman2001 LeJuan Walker, kick reteurner 2002 Colt Colletti, running back John Manly, punter Burnell Taylor, defensive lineman2003 Phillip Brock, running back Vince Butler, wide receiver Adam Gardner, offensive lineman Jeff Breaux, offensive lineman John Manly, punter2004 Broderick Cole, fullback Joseph Trosclair, offensive lineman Michael Young, defensive lineman Tommy Lee Brown, cornerback James Wilcox, punter2005 Yale Vannoy, quarterback Benjamin Gombossy, offensive lineman Bryan Paille, defensive lineman Tommy Lee Brown, cornerback2006 Greg Casnave, defensive lineman Kareem Moore, safety

First-Team LSWA All-Louisiana1975 Bill Clements, Coach of the Year Gary Barbaro, defensive back Allen Danos, defensive lineman Terry Magee, punter1976 Fred Roth, offensive tackle1977 Rusty Rebowe, linebacker Tommy Broom, center1978 Fred Roth, offensive guard1980 Don Alonzo, punter Basil Trepagnier, safety1983 Jay Pennison, center1985 Dwayne Brown, tight end1986 Sonny Jackson, Coach of the Year1988 Reed Pere’, offensive tackle Jamie Lawson, fullback1991 Darryl Pounds, defensive back (Freshman

of the Year)1992 Darryl Pounds, defensive back1993 Darryl Pounds, defensive back1994 Brian Desselles, punter Darryl Pounds, defensive back1996 Darren Barbier, Coach of the Year John Emery, defensive lineman (Newcomer

of the Year) Nakia Lumar, running back Greg Reynolds, offensive lineman Quincy Sorrell, linebacker1998 Murphy Edwards, linebacker2005 Cody Stogner, offensive lineman Cory Vavala, linebacker

Second-Team LSWA All-Louisiana1982 Clint Conque, outside linebacker Greg Greely, safety1983 Greg Greely, cornerback Richard Motton, offensive guard1984 Keith Menard, quarterback Anthony Tuggle, cornerback1985 Lynn Bychurch, offensive guard Oscar Smith, running back1986 Doug Hudson, quarterback Mark Carrier, wide receiver1987 Alfred Dorsey, wide receiver Richard Glover, defensive tackle1988 Terrence Cooks, inside linebacker1989 Joey Quinn, defensive tackle1990 Joey Quinn, defensive tackle Troy Fields, linebacker Jose Bran, placekicker1991 Jarvis Lillie, running back Michael Walker, defensive line Todd Adams, offensive tackle1993 Brian Desselles, punter1994 Adam Diel, placekicker Michael LeBlanc, offensive lineman1995 Darnell Small, linebacker1996 Adam Diel, place kicker Murphy Edwards, defensive lineman Ivan Williams, defensive lineman1997 Julius Alcee, wide receiver Quincy Sorrell, linebacker1998 Cliff Cumberland, tight end Greg DeBose, offensive lineman Kyle Leisher, placekicker Robert Martin, defensive lineman2000 Kyle Leisher, placekicker Kyle Smith, offensive lineman Jeremy Thompson, punter2002 Josh Son, quarterback LeJuan Walker, kick returner Chris Thompson, cornerback2003 Josh Son, quarterback Chris Thompson, cornerback Chris Crawford, kick returner2005 Jacob Bender, offensive lineman Broderick Cole, fullback2006 Jacob Bender, offensive lineman

Captains1971 Jerry Sanchez and Larry Bland1972 Mike Torres and Larry Bland1973 Jerry Sanchez and Walt Gaudet1974 Mike Torres and Kenny Duke

1975 Elijah Hensley and Carey Johnson1976 Keith Crawford and Fred Raiford1977 Ted Bergeron and Rusty Rebowe1978 Keith Davis and Jerry Galloway1979 Ronnie Harkless and Earl Rogers1980 Greg Jones and Basil Trepagnier1981 Tommy Warner, Keith Hodges, and Arthur

Tolliver1982 Shane Whittemore, Barry Valcin, Clint

Conque, and Kevin Bell1983 Walter Morrison, Jay Pennison, and Johnny

Meads1984 Greg Greely, Scott Hildebrand, and Keith

Menard1985 Dwayne Brown, Bobby Connell, Jay Roth1986 Troy Bourgeois, Mark Carrier, Doug Hud-

son, Patrick Pattan, Kevin Smoot, and Brian Stropolo

1987 Alfred Dorsey, Thaddeus Lumar, and Clar-ence Robinson

1988 Trevis Rowley, Richard Romero, Reed Pere’1989 Craig Marek1990 Troy Fields, Aaron Ruffin, Clifton Smith,

and Brent Stewart1991 Todd Adams, Russel Thomas, and Michael

Walker1992 Legantry Chaney, Tyrone Dominique, Allen

Rudolph, and Royce Nelson1993 Eric Held, Matt Hodson, David Johnson,

Allen Rudolph, Clyde Washington, and Mike Zierlein

1994 No permanent captains named1995 No permanent captains named1996 No permanent captains named1997 No permanent captains named1998 No permanent captains named1999 Andy Naquin, Kevin Johnson, Daiquari

Wilson, Brad Smith2000 Rocky Curl, Lee Rogers, Brad Smith, Ryan

Thibodaux2001 Steve Ellis, Todd Rivera, Kyle Smith, Josh

Son, Ryan Thibodaux2002 Josh Son, Steve Ellis, Lester McGee, Matt

DeRouche2003 Phillip Robin, Rudy August, Josh Son,

Adam Gardner, Travis Douglas2004 David Plaisance, Yale Vannoy, Joseph Tros-

clair, David Willis, Bryan Paille2005 Yale Vannoy, Thomas Lorio, Henry Johnson,

Bryan Paille, Joseph Ogletree2006 Jacob Bender, Broderick Cole, Toney Edi-

son, Dustin Gisclair, Cory Vavala

Senior Bowl Participants1975 Terry Magee, punter Gary Barbaro, defensive back

East-West Shrine Bowl Participant1976 Gerald Butler, wide receiver

Blue*Gray All-Star Game Participant2003 Chris Thompson, cornerback

Magnloia Gridiron All-Star Classic2006 Jacob Bender, offensive tackle Toney Edison, safety

Colonel Accolades

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Johnny Meads

Jay Pennison

Mark Carrier

Chris Thompson

Darryl Pounds

Doug Hudson

Jamie lawson

1976 Gary Barbaro, DB Kansas City Chiefs, Third Round (74th)1977 Gerald Butler, WR Chicago Bears, Seventh Round (182nd)1982 Dwight Walker, WR Cleveland Browns, Fourth Round (87th)1984 Johnny Meads, lB Houston Oilers, Third Round (58th) Johnny Meads, lB New Orleans Breakers, Third Round (56th) Curtis Hobbs, WR Jacksonville Bulls, Eighth Round (163rd) Ronald Motton, OG Houston Gamblers, 13th Round (257th) Jay Pennison, C Jacksonville Bulls, 13th Round (270th)1985 Greg Greely, DB San Antonio Gunslingers, Second Round (24th) Anthony Tuggle, DB Los Angeles Express, Fifth Round (64th) lionel Vital, RB Washington Redskins, Seventh Round (187th)1986 Oscar Smith, RB Detroit Lions, Fifth Round (119th)1987 Mark Carrier, WR Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Third Round (57th) Doug Hudson, qB Kansas City Chiefs, Second Round (186th)1989 Jamie lawson, FB Tampa Bay Lawson, Fifth Round (117th)1990 Dee Thomas, DB Houston Oilers, 10th Round (264th)1995 Darryl Pounds, DB Washington, Third Round (68th)2004 Chris Thompson, DB Jacksonville Jaguars, Fifth Round (110th)2007 Jacob Bender, OT New York Jets, Sixth Round (177th)

Colonels Drafted into Pro Football

Jacob Bender

86 I C H O L L S

AABREGO, Jeff, OT1971-74, GramercyACOSTA, Kyle, DL1990-92, LaPlaceADAMS, Brett, LB1991-93, GretnaADAMS, Todd, OG1989-91, ThibodauxAFFOLTER, Kenneth, LB1982-83, SlidellALCEE, Julius, WR1997-98, AlgiersALEX, Horace, RB1975-77, New IberiaALLEMAN, Eric, WR1993, ThibodauxALLEMAND, Jared, QB/WR1992-94, LockportALLEN, Billy Ray, RB1974, Biloxi, Miss.ALLEN, Chris, OL1993, Demopolis, Ala.ALONZO, Don, P1980, Ft. Walton Beach, Fla.ANDERSON, Kareem, DT2004, Atlanta, Ga.ANDERSON, Ronald, DT1989, NorcoANDERSON, Tawaskie, RB1995, 1997-99, New OrleansANDERSON, Vince2003, Lake City, Fla.ANDRUS, Sheldon, DT1981-84, Port BarreAPPLEBERRY, Aaron, WR1981, AvondaleAPRIL, Bobby, DE1972-75, ChalmetteARCEMONT, Trey, DT1988-90, Morgan CityARCHANGEL, Stephen, DB2003, JeneretteAUGUST, Rudy, RB2000-2003, Belle RoseAUSTIN, Jared, OL1991-94, AvondaleAUSTIN, Joe, OL1994-96, Milton, Fla.AUZENNE, Richard, RB1977-79, Baytown, Texas

BBABER, Trevors, DB1988-90, HammondBADEAUX, Ernie, DL1997-99, River RidgeBAHAM, Dewayne, C1980, FolsomBAILEY, Fred, LB1996, 1998, New OrleansBAILEY, Levon, LB2003-06, Missouri City, TexasBAILEY, Navarro2003, BakerBAILEY, Tim, QB1977-80, Pensacola, Fla.BALDWIN, Anthony, TE2001, 2002, River RidgeBAKER, David, WR1992, Opelousas

BAKER, TIM, OL2002-2003, Natchez, Miss.BARBARO, Gary, DB1972-75, KennerBARKER, Anthony, P-WR1981-82, Valley, Ala.BARNES, Kendrick, FB1998, Magnolia, Miss.BARTHE, Earl, DB1980BARTHOLOMEW, Karl, RB2004, 2005, New OrleansBARRY, Jerry, LB1971-74, Grand CoteauBATISTE, Calvin, DB1976, AmiteBEARD, Sullivan, WR1998-2000, LockportBEARY, Tim, DE1978-81, GeismarBECNEL, Gary, OG1972, VacherieBEBE, Chuck, OT1974-75, Baton RougeBELANGER, Brent, LB/FB1989, 1991, HoumaBELLANGER, Troy, DS1992-95, RacelandBELL, Kevin, NG-DT1979-1982, AvondaleBELLEW, Danny, OT1981-82, Saucier, Miss.BENDER, JACOB, OT2003-06 Mayo, MarylandBERARD, Richard, DE1972-75, JeaneretteBERGERON, Ted, QB1974-77, HoumaBERNARD, Adrian, OL1992, ThibodauxBERNARD, Derronne, DL1994-95, New IberiaBERNINGER, Darren, DL1993, BakerBERRY, James, RB1978BIEDENKOPF, Tim, TE1978, KennerBILLINGS, Kajuan, WR1995-98, HarveyBIZETTE, Brandon2003, MaringouinBLANCHARD, Matt, OL2006, Guntown, Mississippi BLANCHARD, Jody, DB1992-94, HoumaBLANCHARD, Michael, OL1990-92, NapoleonvilleBLAND, Larry, DT-LB1971-74BLEAKLEY, Rick, LB2000, 2001, ConventBLEAKLEY, Robert, LB2001-2003, ConventBOGGAN, Jermaine, DB2004, 2005, 2006 Jacksonville, Fla.BONNAFFONS, Brett, WR2002-2003, New OrleansBORDEN, Cornelius, LB1999, Moss Point, Miss.BOUDOIN, Perry, TE-DE1978-81, Edgard

BOUDREAUX, Cody, RB1993, St.AmantBOUDREAUX, Elmo, DB1971-74, ThibodauxBOUDREAUX, Rene, DT1978-79, HoumaBOUDY, Christopher, LB1991, Biloxi, Miss.BOURGEOIS, Troy, SS1983-86, Houston, TexasBOUYER, Bryan, DL2002, Eufaula, Ala.BOUZIGARD, Scott, FS1979-81, GallianoBOYD, Andre, DL1995-96, New OrleansBOYD, Ben, DB1977, Tylertown, Miss.BOYD, Byron, DB1976-79, BoutteBOZEMAN, Donnie, WB1994, NapoleonvilleBRAN, Jose, PK1986, 88-90 New OrleansBREAUX, Jeffrey, OL2000-2003, SulphurBREAUX, Joey2003, Alvin, TexasBRIGGS, Troy, TE1978-81, AbbevilleBRINSON, Ronald, DB1982-83, Tampa, Fla.BRISTER, Adam, TE2006, Baton Rouge, La.BRISTER, Belton, FS1980, New OrleansBROCATO, Mitch, TE1996-98, Pearl RiverBROCK, Phillip, RB2000-2003, New OrleansBROOKS, Lester, DB2006, Macon, MississippiBROOM, Tommy, C1976-79, Columbia, Miss.BROUSSARD, Chris, DB2005, Morgan CityBROUSSARD, Shannon, OL1990, IowaBROWN, Dan, P1976-79, Baton RougeBROWN, Dwayne, FB1982-85, HoumaBROWN, Ed, DT1981-82, LafayetteBROWN, Edward, DL1997-98, New OrleansBROWN, John, WRBROWN, Lavincio, LB2002, 2004, Greenwood, Miss.BROWN, Tommy Lee, DB2002-2005, Amite, La.1988-91, PonchatoulaBRUCE, Gary, NG1977, Cut OffBRUCE, Ricky, DB1995, ParadisBRUHL, Tommy, DE1974-77, CovingtonBRUMFIELD, Bryan, DB1982-84, AmiteBRUNO, Lindsey, OL1994-96, ChalmetteBRUNSON, Randy, OL

2001-2002, Forest, Miss.BRYAN, Winfred, DL1988-89, Miami, Fla.BUA, Chris, LB2003, 2004, New OrleansBUCHANAN, Corey, RB2006, Kingsville, TexasBUCKLAND, Dean, OL1992-95, HoumaBUCKNER, Eric, TE1986-88, KentwoodBUNCH, Chris, QB2006, Crystal River, FloridaBUQUOI, Gary, OL1992-94, MetairieBURCHETT, Roy, QB2001, Bradenton, Fla.BURKS, Dennis, RB1996, New OrleansBURKS, Terrel, OL1994-95, Memphis, Tenn.BURNS, Blaine, FB2005, 2006 Baton RougeBUSH, Juan, CB1980, New OrleansBUTLER, Cory, DB1990-92, HoumaBUTLER, Gerald, WR1973-76, SlidellBUTLER, James, LB1989-91, HoumaBUTLER, Vince, WR2002, 2003, Tampa, Fla.BYCHURCH, Lynn, OG1983-86, Cut Off

CCAMPBELL, Gary, OG1975, Petal, Miss.CAMPBELL, John, DE1997-99, Cut OffCAMPBELL, Patrick, TE1990, MarreroCANDIES, Otto, LB1983-85, Des AllemandsCANDIES, Shane, DB1982-83, ThibodauxCANDIES, Sidney, OL1990, HahnvilleCAPDEBOSCQ, Mike, FB1980-81, LorangerCARMOUCHE, Darnell, LB1983-86, CarencroCARRIER, Mark, WR1983-86, Church PointCARTER, Billy, DL1987, Pensacola, Fla.CARTER, Chad, RB1999-2000, ConventCARTER, Dexter, DB-WR1985-88, New OrleansCARTER, Kenny, DB-FB1989-90, CarencroCARTER, Ryan, RB2002, 2003, Baton RougeCASE, Tom, QB1987-80, AvondaleCASNAVE, Greg, DL2005, 2006 LaCombeCATHA, David, DB1972, 1974-76, Baton RougeCATOIRE, Allen, OL

1992-95, MetairieCHAISSON, Jeremy, OL2000, ThibodauxCHAMBERS, Kevin, DE1980, New OrleansCHAMPAGNE, Ray, DE1972-74, JeaneretteCHANEY, Legantry, FB1989-92, Fair Hope, Ala.CHAPMAN, Stuart, OL1987-88, DelcambreCHARPENTIER, Sonny, WR1979, FranklinCHATMAN, Hosea, WR1986-89, HoumaCHAUVIN, Zack, QB2006, Thibodaux, La.CHUTER, Eric, OL1991, New OrleansCLARK, Corey, RB-TE1991-92, ThibodauxCLARK, Dedric, DB1996, VacherieCLARK, Mike, CB-TB1987-80, Denham SpringsCOATES, Mark, RB1993, 1995, GretnaCOLE, Broderick, FB2004, 2005, 2006, New OrleansCOLEMAN, Rodney, DB1998-99, New OrleansCOLLETTI, Colt, FB2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, River RidgeCOLLINS, Cooper, QB1999-2000, AbbevilleCOMEAUX, Britton, OL2006, Cut Off, La.COMEAUX, Sean, P/K2004, 2005, 2006, New IberiaCONNELL, Bobby, TE1984-85, OllaCONNELL, Michael, LB1985-87, Stone Mountain, Ga.CONNELL, Timmy, LB1983-86, OllaCONQUE, Clint, DE1981-82, Baton RougeCONSTANTINE, Pat, WR1984, 86-87, LafayetteCOOKMEYER, Rickey, WR1990, 1992, MetairieCOOKS, Terrence, LB1985-88, NapoleonvilleCOOPER, Dominic, DE2006, New Orleans, La.CORMIER, Nigel, OL2005, 2006, LafayetteCORTEZ, Jason2003, New OrleansCRAWFORD, Demetrius, DB1990-92, Fairhope, Ala.CRAWFORD, Eric, DB1994-96, Lake CharlesCRAWFORD, Keith, OT/OG1973-76, New OrleansCROCHET, Jason, DL1998, HoumaCROWE, Leslie, LB1992-94, AmiteCRUMP, Brian, DL1992, New Orleans

CULOTTA, Rickey, QB1995, MetairieCUMBERLAND, Cliff, TE1996-98, MetairieCURL, Rocky, TE/LB1997-2000, KennerCURLIN, Richard, OT1976-79, HoumaCUROLE, Kindall, PK1979-81, Cut OffCURRY, Keith, DE2002, Hickory, Miss.CURTIS, Malcom, DB1989-91, New Orleans

DDAHLKE, Dasche2003, Texas City, TexasDAIGLE, Butch, FB1982-86, GonzalesDAIGS, Chris, WR1989-90, HarveyDANDRIDGE, Kelvin, WR1989-91, Baton RougeDANIELS, Dominique, DB2006, Tampa, FloridaDANOS, Allen, DT1972-75, Cut OffDAVID, Joseph, LB1980DAVIS, Aaron, TE1989-91, PlaquemineDAVIS, Barry, DB1985DAVIS, Cortrell, LB1995, HahnvilleDAVIS, Dwayne, DB1990-91, AmiteDAVIS, Ed, WR1974-75, ParadisDAVIS, Greg, QB1990, MetairieDAVIS, Jevon, LB1995, New OrleansDAVIS, Keith, LB1980DAVIS, Keith, WR1976-78, ParadisDAVIS, Reggie, DB1993-96, New IberiaDeAvila, Jonathan, OL2004, 2005, 2006 Houston, TexasDeBOSE, Greg, OL1995-98, New OrleansDEGRUY, Glenn, LB1971, New OrleansDELATTE, Richie, FB1996-97, New OrleansDELEE, Brent, TE1982,84, ClintonDELGADO, Jose, OL1987, ChalmetteDENEAULT, Dustin, OL2002-2003, Concordia, Kan.DEROCHE, Matt, OL2000-2002, HoumaDESHOTEL, Paul, OL1986-88, FranklinDESSELLES, Brian, P1993-94, White CastleDEVEER, Joe, LB

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1981DEWITT, Brad, OL2000, Pass Christian, Miss.DiBETTA, Gareth, DB2001-2002, ChalmetteDICKINSON, Don, C1972DIEL, Adam, PK1993-96, Baton RougeDILLON, Edward, DB1995-98, New OrleansDIMAK, Cody, LB2005, 2006 New OrleansDINOT, Rickey, TB1982, Baton Rouge DISHER, Carl, QB1991, PonchatoulaDOMINIQUE, Tyrone, LB1990-93, GheensDONAHUE, Greg, LB1986, KentwoodDORSEY, Alfred, WR1985-87, New OrleansDOUGLAS, Travis, LB2000-2003, Des AllemandsDUBUC, Michael, LB2001, 2002, MetairieDUGAN, Michael, CB1985DUGAS, Monte, FB1994-95, JeffersonDUKE, Kenny, LB1971-74, New OrleansDUMAS, Marvin, WR1978-81, VacherieDUNN, Antwan, DE2004, 2005, Birmingham, Ala.DUNN, Robert, OT1972DUTTON, Davonn, DL2005, 2006, New OrleansDUPUIS, Steve, LB-TE1973, 75-76, Opelousas

eEASTON, Anthony, WR1993-94, Surrey, EnglandEATON, David, LB1991-94, ThibodauxEDISON, Toney, DB2005, 2006, Taylorsville, Miss.EDKINS, George, NG1980, HoumaEDWARDS, Murphy, DE1995-98, Lake CharlesELLERT, Joel, OL1998-99, Ft. Wayne, Ind.ELLIS, Reginald, WR2000, PlaquemineELLIS, Robert2003-06 Diberville, MissELLIS, Steve, DB1999-2002, Stringer, Miss.EMERY, John, DE1996, NorcoENCALADE, Ruble, OL1992-93, Point-a-la-hacheESCHETE, Ronnie, NG1979, ThibodauxESALAMIE, Ovie, RB2005, Tampa, Fla.EVANS, Larry, LB

1973,75, Denham SpringsEVANS, Will, TE1971, Houma

FFALGOUST, Gordon, QB1980-81, VacherieFALGOUST, Ken, WR1987, VacherieFAIRCHILD, Matt, DE2005, 2006, GonzalesFANGUY, Jarrod, LB2006, Houma, La.FAUCHEAUX, Chuck, DS1998, MathewsFEELE, James, OT1974-75, Picayune, Miss.FELDER, Andre, DB1986-89, HammondFELDER, Travis, RB2001, 2002, 2003, Jacksonville, Fla.FELLS, Reno2006, Palatka, Fla.FIELDS, Troy, FB1987-90, New OrleansFINISTER, Doug, RB1993, New OrleansFITZPATRICK, Brian2004, Lewisville, TexasFLUGENCE, Cornell, DB1981-84, LafayetteFLOWERS, Aric, OL2005, Plano, TexasFONTENOT-AMEDEE, Joel, RB2002-2005, Baton RougeFONTENOT, Dain, WR1993-96, Port VincentFONTENOT, Gary, DB1971-74, SunsetFONTENOT, Josh, QB2000-2001 Ville PlatteFONTENOT, Randy, TE-FB1971-74, OpelousasFOOTE, David, OT1980, ThibodauxFOOTE, Ed, OG1978-80, ThibodauxFORD, Jamaul, RB2006, Berwick, La.FOSTER, Faraji, RB1994, New OrleansFOUNTAIN, Eric, DL1992-95, Kendleton, TexasFRAZIER, Jesse, OL2004, 2005, 2006, Houston, TexasFREEMAN, Kyle, DE2003-06, Baton RougeFURHER, David, P1982-85, Franklin

GGAIENNIE, Dan, WR1977-80, HarahanGAINEY, Russell, OL1992, KennerGALLOWAY, Jerry, DT1975-78, Silsbee, TexasGALMORE, Shawn, WR1994, Marrero

GARDET, Ronald, DB2004, 2005, New OrleansGARDNER, Adam, OL2003, New OrleansGARDNER, Chris, WR1972-73, Baton RougeGASPARD, Danny, DE1979-80, MetairieGAUDET, Walt, DE1971-73, Ville PlatteGAUTREAU, Mike, NG1984, GonzalesGEORGE, Kevin, DB1991-1992, CrowleyGILMORE, Dave, LB1979-80, MetairieGILSTRAP, Derek, TE1974-77, Levelland, TexasGILISPIE, Robert, OL2005, Port Arthur, TexasGISCLAIR, Dustin, LB2003-06, GallianoGLOVER, Richard, DT1985-88, New OrleansGOMBOSSY, Benjamin, OL2003, 2004, 2005, MonroeGONZALES, Octavio, C1985-87, Miami, Fla.GORDON, Patrick, WR2005, 2006, Houma, La.GREELY, Greg, DB1981-84, BogalusaGREENE, Logan, DE2004, Raleigh, N.C.GREENWOOD, Keith, SS1979-80, New OrleansGRIFFIN, Michael, LB1999-2002, PattersonGRIFFIN, Roscoe, RB1993-94, Apopka, Fla.GRIFFIN, Troy, DB1992, LockportGRIMES, Morris, DT1976, Baton RougeGRISSOM, Herman, PK1972-73, Jasper, TexasGRUBB, Jason, DB2002, SlidellGUEDRY, Warren, DE-DT1973, 76, Baton RougeGUIDRY, Gavin, WR1987, HarveyGUIDRY, Joey, NG1982, Baton RougeGUIDRY, Lance, OL1990-91, GretnaGUIDRY, Quinn, P1995-98, LulingGUILBEAU, Dana, RB1977, Plaquemine

HHALE, Paul, OL2000, New OrleansHALL, Danarus, DB2005, 2006, Magnolia, Miss.HARDING, Greg, DB1979-81, HoumaHARGER, Butch, LB1978, Baton RougeHARKLESS, Ronnie, FB1979, Mathews

HARNESS, Randy, RB1993, KennerHAROLD, Kenny, RB/DB1973,76, Baton RougeHARRIS, Anthony, RB2005, Demopolis, Ala.HARRIS, John, LB1980, Pensacola, Fla.HARRIS, Todd, DE1992-94, GaryvilleHARRISON, Dewayne, TE1982-85, CovingtonHATCHER, Mark, LB-FB1977-80, Baytown, TexasHAVENER, Jerry, C1984-87, PattersonHAWKINS, Jessie, LB1998, MarreroHAYDEL, Patrick, DT1986-88, VacherieHAYNES, Chris, WR1995, LulingHEAD, Brian, C1989-92, Kingwood, TexasHEBERT, Billy Bob, QB/RB1985-88, Cut OffHEBERT, Jody, DL1997-99, WestwegoHELD, Eric, PK1992-93, MetairieHENRY, Louis, RB1977-78, CovingtonHENRY, Tedrick, DB1992-94, KennerHENSLEY, Lige, OG1971-73, 75, KennerHESTER, Chris, DL2002-2003, 2005, RacelandHEYL, Michael, LB2004, 2005, 2006, New OrleansHILDEBRAND, Scott, LB1981-84, MarreroHILL, Karl, DB1985-88, MarreroHOBBS, Curtis, WR1982-83, Mendenhall, Miss.HODGE, Chris, DB2003, 2004, Bainbridge, Ga.HODGES, Keith, CB1979-81, HarveyHODSON, Ben, DB1993, LockportHODSON, Matt, TE1991-93, LockportHOHENSEE, Garrett, OL1986-88, RacelandHOLMES, Bryant, DL2001-2002, New OrleansHOLMES, Lannis, LB1997, HammondHONOR, Rondell, FB1994-96, LulingHOOD, Alan2003, Panama City, Fla.HORRIDGE, Eddie, QB1978, MetairieHORTON, Kenley, WR2005, College Park, Ga.HOUSEMAN, Jerry, DE1972HOUSSON, Jake, OL2003-06, Houston, Texas

HOUSTON, Tyrone, LB1992-95, Weddinton, N.C.HOTARD, Jerry, DE1981-84, ReserveHOUSE, Mike, FB1980, New OrleansHOWARD, Tracey, DT2005, Silsbee, TexasHUDSON, Doug, QB1983-86, Gulf Breeze, Fla.HUGHES, Kyle, LB2006, Orange, TexasHUGHES, Taras, DB1989-92, GallianoHUTCHINSON, Demarko, QB/RB2004, 2005, St. RoseHYMEL, Audie, OT/OG1973-75, HarveyHYPOLITE, Artie, WR1973-75, Jeanerette

IIBIETA, Sal, C1981, Chalmette

JJACKSON, Cory, RB1997, Breaux BridgeJACKSON, Eric, LB1982-85, Baton RougeJACKSON, Ira, WR1996-97, EdgardJACKSON, Mark, OL1994, 1996, St. Cloud, Fla.JACKSON, Ronald, TE1994, McComb, Miss.JARROTT, Graham, OL1999-2002, New OrleansJARVIS, Byron, RB1980, DonaldsonvilleJARVIS, Jairus, DE2006, DonaldsonvilleJEFFERSON, Darrell, DB1998-99, Salem, Miss.JENKINS, David, OT1979-82, New OrleansJENKINS, Jerimiah, DE2006, Corpus Christi, TexasJOHNSON, Carey, NG1972-75, Baton RougeJOHNSON, Curtis, RB/WR1997-2000, Victoria, TexasJOHNSON, David, DB-WR1991-93, New OrleansJOHNSON, Eugene, LB1997-98, HoumaJOHNSON, Greg, OL1987-90, Houston, TexasJOHNSON, Henry, DB2002-2005, Marerro, La.JOHNSON, Jeff, OT1983-85, MetairieJOHNSON, Kenric, WR1998-2000, GramercyJOHNSON, Kenyardia, OL2001, 2002, Grenada, Miss.JOHNSON, Kevin, DB1996-99, St. MartinvilleJOHNSON, Obie, DT1989-90, Kentwood

JOHNSON, Patrick, RB1986-87, EdgardJOHNSON, Ray, DB1977-80, FranklinJOHNSON, Sean, LB1995-98, New OrleansJONES, Cal, FB2004, 2005, 2006, Port Arthur, TexasJONES, Dwayne, RB2005, 2006, New IberiaJONES, Greg, TE1977-78, 80, New OrleansJONES, Henry, DE1992, New OrleansJONES, Jay, K2003, 2004, Greenwood, Miss.JONES, Kevin, DL1996-99, Baton RougeJOSEPH, Cleveland, LB1980, ThibodauxJOSEPH, Kendall, RB1997,99, HahnvilleJOSEPH, Konald, WR1994, GramercyJOSEPH, Ronald, RB1972-74, JeaneretteJOSEPH, Wayne, DB1998, New OrleansJOYNER, Richard, WR1976-78, Brandon, Miss.JOYNER, Stephen, OT1981, New OrleansJUDGE, Jermaine, DL1992, Bay Minette, Ala.JUNIUS, Brian, OL1998 Baton Rouge

KKELLY, Andre, DB/RB2004, New OrleansKENNEDY, Nick, DB2000, HoumaKENNEDY, Lynn, WR1982-83, ThibodauxKIEFFER, Mike, LB1998, 2000-2001 River RidgeKING, Doug, DL2000, 2001, 2004, HarveyKING, Jared, DL2002, MarerroKIRBY, John, OL2002, Lake City, S.C.KLIEBERT, Shane, DL2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, VacherieKNATT, Teddy, RB1981KNIGHT, Drew, LS2006, Zachary, La.KNOWLES, Brian, P1991, Mobile, Ala.KOCH, Hilton, WR1989-90, BraithwaiteKNOX, Antonio, LB2000, 2001, Gulfport, Miss.KREIG, John, LB1999, Thibodaux

lLABICHE, Frank, WR

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1984-85, River RidgeLAFAYETTE, Vernon, OT1981-82, Baton RougeLAFONT, Toby, TE1993-95, ThibodauxLAMBERT, Myron, OL1993, LutcherLAMM, Anthony, LB1994-95, KennerLANDRUM, Jared, TE2004, 2005, 2006, Diberille, Miss.LANDRY, C.J., OG1975-76, MarreroLAPEYRE, Emile, DE1981-83, HoumaLAPHAND, David, WR2001, Quitman, Miss.LASSEIGNE, Rance, DB/RB2006, Raceland, La.LAVIOLETTE, Seth, DL1999-2002, PattersonLAWSON, Jamie, FB1987-88, RacelandLEBLANC, Joe, WR1974-75, St. GabrielLEBLANC, LeRoyal, RB1977, DonaldsonvilleLEBLANC, Mike, OL1992-94, HarveyLEBLANC, Nathan, LB1990-91, Cut OffLEBLANC, Scott, PK1984-85, ThibodauxLeBOUEF, David, TE2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, HoumaLEDET, Jason, DL1991-92, LaPlaceLEGENDRE, John, DB1987-89, LulingLEISHER, KYLE, PK1997-2000, Orlando, Fla.LEONARD, Kenton, DB1987-90, Point CoupeeLERILLE, Roddy, LB1987-88, PlaquemineLEVERT, Shane, DB1986-89, Denham SpringsLEWIS, Derrick, DT1983, New OrleansLEWIS, Derrick, LB1994, Mary Esther, Fla.LEWIS, Marcques, DB2005, 2006, New IberiaLEWIS, Melvin, TB1984-87, GonzalesLEWIS, Mike, LB/TE1979-80, JeaneretteLEWIS, Paul, LB1979-80, Breaux BridgeLEWIS, Terrell, WR1997-99, OpelousasLEWIS, Thurman, WR2000-2001, Meridian, Miss.LILLIE, Jarvis, TB1989, 1991-92, New OrleansLILLY, Michael, WR1985-88, Baton RougeLINDEN, Will, OT1989, New OrleansLITTLE, Greg, C1984-85, Gonzales

LOCKWOOD, Steve, OG1973, NorcoLORIO, Thomas, DB2002-2003, 2005, Baton RougeLOTT, Robert, DB1991-92, Gulfport, Miss.LOVE, Douglas, OG1971-74, Morgan CityLOVELL, Rickey, RB1973, 75-76, GrayLUCAS, Nehemiah, LB1999-2000, McComb, Miss.LUKE, Derek, LB1992-95, New OrleansLUMAR, Nakia, RB1995-96, Metairie, La.LUMAR, Thaddeus, LB1984-85, 87 EdgardLUQUETTE, Lawrence, DB2005, Des Allemands

MMAGEE, Jerry, RB1979-80, MarreroMAGEE, Terry, P-PK1972-75, BogalusaMAGEE, Glenn, DB-PK1976-79, BogalusaMAGEE, Lester, LB2001, 2002, Collins, Miss.MANALE, Carl, OL1987-88, MarreroMANLY, John, PK/P2001-2003, Shaker Heights, OhioMARCHAND, A.P., DT1972, GonzalesMARCHAND, Harold, OT1972, GonzalesMAREK, Craig, NG1986-89, Vidor, TexasMARSHALL, Kenny, DL1993, FranklinMARTIN, Craft, NG1978, FranklintonMARTIN, Robert, DE1995-98, New OrleansMARTINEZ, Miguel, OL2004-2005, Glendora, Calif.MATERNE, Mike, DT1974-75, MetairieMATTHEWS, Mike, LB1994, Baton RougeMATTA, John, P1985-86, MetairieMAXWELL, Derrek, WR1993-94, Perdido, Ala.McCABE, Tim, QB1975-77, Gulfport, Miss.McCAFFERY, Ian, LB1996, New OrelansMcCREA, Alfred, OT1980, New OrleansMcCULLOCH, Craig, QB1972-74, BakerMcDONALD, Bobby, QB1986-88, FranklinMcDOWELL, Donald, OG1977-79, New OrleansMcGEE, Bruce, WR1990-92, Whistler, Ala.McKENZIE, Torey, OL

2004-2005, Jackson, Miss.McLENDON, Michael, RB2006, Quitman, MississippiMcMILLAN, Seneca, DB1998-2001 Orlando, Fla.McMINN, Mike, C1974-75, Gulfport, Miss.McNEAL, Larry2003, Clarksdale, Miss.McNEASE, David, OL1994-96, Carriere, Miss.MEACHAM, Jeramy, PK1999-2000, HoumaMEADS, Johnny, LB1980-83, LabadievilleMELANCON, Paul, LB1982-85, DonaldsonvilleMELANCON, Paul, DT1986-88, GonzalesMENARD, Keith, QB1981-84, RayneMENUET, Tommy, DB1991, NapoleonvilleMERGIST, Lance, NG1981MILES, Jarrod, CB2004, Baton RougeMILLER, James, LB2000-2003, MeridianMILLER, Kenny, DT1984-85, KentwoodMIMS, Quenton, DL2006, Boni Fay, FloridaMINOR, Gistand, RB1982, New OrleansMISIC, Milan, DT2004-2005, Knezica, SerbiaMITCHELL, Isiah, WR2000-2003, New IberiaMITCHELL, Tim, C1971-72, CrowleyMITCHELL, Troy, OT, 1982-83, SlidellMONTOYA, Juan, DE2004-2005, Fontana, Calif.MONTGOMERY, Vincent, QB2005, 2006, Kingsville, TexasMOORE, Travis, LB-FB1986-89, Baton RougeMOORE, Collin, DB2006, Bartow, FloridaMOORE, William, RB1980-82, AvondaleMOORE, Kareem, DB2006, Okolona, MississippiMORALES, James, QB2002, 2003, Houston, TexasMORGAN, Mike, S1980, LafayetteMORGAN, Todd, PK1979-82, St. AmantMORGAN, Zach2005, 2006Marianna, Fla.MORRELL, Kevin, RB1976, Pensacola, Fla.MORRIS, Jimmie, RB1993-94, Jackson, Ala.MORRIS, Kazlo, LB1998, Mobile, Ala.MORRIS, Michael, DE1991-93, RoselandMORRIS, Mike, TE1972-75, Opelousas

MORRIS, Penn, LB2001-2003, EdgardMORRISON, Josh, DL1997, Belle ChasseMORRISON, Walter, DB1981-83, CarencroMORTON, Allen, WR1997-99, St. RoseMOTTON, Ronald, OG1980-83, DonaldsonvilleMOUGEOT, David, DT1983-84, MelvilleMOZEE, Jamar, LB2002-2003, Blue Springs, Mo.MUHOBERAC, Steve, C/LB1977-79, ChalmetteMURPHEY, Ted, DE1972-73, Lafayette

NNAQUIN, Andy, OL1996-99, ThibodauxNAQUIN, Billy, OG1984-86, ThibodauxNELSON, Royce, OT1989-92, New OrleansNEVIS, Darrell, DT1984-86, HoumaNICOLL, Jack, DB1996-97, KennerNICOLL, Tracey, DL1982NOBLE, Chris, DE2006, Baton Rouge, La.NOLAN, Blaine, OL1993, 1995, Crowley, La.NOONAN, John, DE1971, AlgiersNORRIS, Gerald, C1979-80, Baytown, TexasNUNNGARY, Alfred2003, Downey, Calif.

OOGLETREE, Joseph, DB2002-2005, Houston, TexasOGLETREE, Jordan, DB2005, 2006 Houston, TexasOKORONKWO, Michael, WR2004, 2005, 2006, New OrleansORGERON, Glen, DT1972-75, LaroseORDOYNE, Baylor, OL/DT2006, Houma, La.ORGERON, Peter, OT1972-74, GallianoORTOLANO, Kenney, NG1975-78, Belle ChasseOWENS, Kenny, DB2006, Theodore, Alabama

PPADGETT, Adam, OL1998-99, Navarre, Fla.PAILLE, Bryan, DE2002-2005, GonzalesPATTAN, Patrick, OT1983-86, Port AllenPATTERSON, Demetrius, DB

1995, Theodore, Ala.PATTERSON, Robert, DB2001, 2002, MonroePAULEY, Scott, LB1985PAULIN, Michael, LB1999, New OrleansPAYTON, Anthony, RB1994, Foxworth, Miss.PECK, Michael, DL1999-2002, LaPlacePENNISON, Jay, C1980-83, HoumaPERCLE, David, DB1972-75, Baton RougePERE’, John, TE1985-88, MatthewsPERE’, Reed, OL1985-88, Golden MeadowPERRY, George, OT1975-78, GallianoPERRY, Ivan, LB2004, 2005, 2006, New OrleansPETRELLA, Chase, LB2004, 2005, HoumaPHILLIPS, Brad, WR1998-99, MetairiePHILLIPS, Rhett, OL1985-88, Baton RougePICARD, Allen, TE1981-82, Biloxi, Miss.PICKELL, Gary, C1981-84, Denham SpringsPICKICH, Gerald, LB1974-75, Biloxi, Miss.PITTMAN, Derrick, DB1998-2000, McComb, Miss.PLAISANCE, David, RB2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, Baton RougePOCHE, Leon, NG1989-90, MarreroPOCHE, Mahlon, WS1983-84, LutcherPOIRRIER, Jarrad, WR1996-99, PrairievillePOTTS, Chuck, DL1992, Gulfport, Miss.POUNDS, Darryl, DB1991-94, Magnolia, Miss.POWELL, DeAndre’, LB1999, McComb, Miss.PREJEAN, Cody, OL2005, 2006, NapoleonvillePRICE, Greg, NG1983-85, ThibodauxPRICE, John, WR1999-2000 LaPlacePRIMUS, Joey, QB1990-92, PridePRINCE, Errol, WS1984, Gulfport, Miss.PRITCHARD, Kenny, QB1971

qQUEEN, Dwayne, CB1982, Port AllenQUINN, Joey, NG1987-90, McComb, Miss.

RRAIFORD, Fred, DB1973-76, Baton RougeRANSEFORE, Henri, QB1992-95, Mobile, Ala.RANSOME, Jabari, DL1994-96, PinevilleRAYMOND, Don, OL1997, 99, HahnvilleREA, Kurt, DT1975-78, Baton RougeREASONS, Nick2004, Spring, TexasREBOWE, Rusty, LB1974-77, NorcoREDDIX, Zac, DE2006, Prairieville, La.REED, Lonnie, WR1977, Beaumont, TexasREEVES, Archie, OG-OT1976-78, Biloxi, Miss.REVES, Jackson, WR1993, Orlando, Fla.REYNOLDS, Greg, OL1993-96, FranklintonRHODES, Guy, NG1981, HoumaRICHARDSON, Marcus, WR2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, New OrleansRIDEAUX, Sam2003, CarencroRIGBY, Tom, WR1977, Pascagoula, Miss.RILEY, Joseph, OL2000, Liberty, Miss.RIVERA, Todd, LB1998-2001, HoumaROBERT, Jean, LB1982-84, New OrleansROBERTS, Edwin, TE1976, Pensacola, Fla.ROBERTSON, Joseph, DB1997, New OrleansROBERTSON, Trae, DE2004-2005, Tylertown, Miss.ROBERTSON, Virgil, LB1986-89, RacelandROBICHAUX, Michael, SS1985-86, RacelandROBIN, Phillip, DL2000-2003, MerauxROBINS, Joseph, RB2004, Baton RougeROBINSON, Clarence, DB1984-87, Morgan CityROBINSON, Cardell, SE1979-80, HarveyROBINSON, David Craig, RB1990-91, RacelandROBINSON, Kovoska, DB1998-99, San Diego, Calif.RODRIGUE, Mark, C1978, Fort Walton, Fla.RODRIGUE, Mitch, OG1984-86, ThibodauxRODRIGUE, Perry, LB1988-90, 1992, GonzalesROGERS, David, DB1998-99, San Francisco, Calif.ROGERS, Earl, LB1976-79, Bogalousa

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ROGERS, Glyn, OG1976-77, OpelousasROGERS, Lee, DB1998-2001, GretnaROGERS, Lonnie, QB1971, OpelousasROGERS, Reggie, RB1993-96, KennerROHNER, Kip, WR1993-96, GreensburgROMERO, Alex, K2005, 2006, Des Allemands, La.ROMERO, Brennan, DB2002, 2005, PlaquemineROMERO, Richard, LB1985-88, HoumaROTH, Fred, OT/OG1976-78, KennerROTH, Jay, TE1982-85, MetairieROUNDTREE, Jayce, PK1994, LaPlace, La.ROUSSEL, Mark, TE1982, DestrehanROWLEY, Trevis, DB1986-88, Baton RougeRUDOLPH, Allen, OL1991-93, Hurley, Miss.RUFFIN, Aaron, RB1987-90, HammondRUSHING, Mike, C1973, BogalousaRUSSELL, Keith, C1982, MetairieRUSSELL, Kevin, OT1982, Metairie

SSt. PIERRE, David, LB1981, MarreroSANCHEZ, Jerry, DT-OT1971-73, ThibodauxSANDERS, John, PK1983-85, Baton RougeSANDIFER, Brett, RB2004, Baton RougeSAUL, Anthony, LB1994-96, VacherieSERAGUSA, Joe, RB1971-72, IndependenceSCHEXNAYDER, Ross, K2005, Houma, La.SCHILLING, Mike, RB1976, Jackson SCHULE, Fred, LB1994 ChalmetteSCOTT, Carl, RB1981, HahnvilleSCOTT, Ellery, T/JB1983-85, ThibodauxSCOTT, George, OG1981-84, FranklinSCOTT, Milton, LB1975-76, Baton RougeSELLERS, Bernard, RB1987-90, Picayune, Miss.SENEGAL, Kirby, DE1976, 78 SunsetSHELTON, Skip, P-PK1989-92, Pensacola, Fla.SHOCKLEY, Bruce, LB1972-73, Loranger

SILLS, Dewayne, NG1975-78, Port AllenSILLS, Steve, DE1978, Pasadena, TexasSIMON, Conrad, LB1981, PaulinaSIMMONS, Jamal, DB2005, 2006, New OrleansSIMPSON, Kevin, OG1975-76, Port AllenSMALL, Darnell, LB1993-95, New OrleansSMITH, Aaron, DB1998-99, St. RoseSMITH, Brad, QB1997-2000, RacelandSMITH, Clifford, FB1986-88, Baton RougeSMITH, Clifton, DB1987-90, Houston, Tex.SMITH, David, LB1986-89, IndependenceSMITH, Dedric, LB2004, 2005, NatchitochesSMITH, Eric, LB1989-90, New OrleansSMITH, Jeremy, OL2000-2001, Decatur, Miss.SMITH, Kendall, DB1992 GaryvilleSMITH, Kyle, OL1999-2001, New OrleansSMITH, Mark, DT1977-78, Jackson, Miss.SMITH, Oscar, RB1981, 83, 85, Tampa, Fla.SMITH, Roy, OT1978-79, FolsomSMITH, Windell, LB1982, New OrleansSMOOT, Kevin, RB1984-86, New OrleansSOIGNET, Joe, DB1983-85, ThibodauxSOIGNET, John, CB1985, ThibodauxSON, Josh, QB2000-2003, Baton RougeSONGE, Patrick, DT1983, BourgSORRELL, Quincy, LB1994-96, New OrleansSOULIE, Bryan, DB1989, LulingSPAIN, Garrick, LB2006, Franklin, La.SPEARS, Corey, DL2001, 2002, BakerSPEARS, Terrence, FB1995-97, New OrleansSPENCER, Tim, LB1993, HoumaSQUIRES, Warren, LB1981STACKHOUSE, Troy, RB2001, New OrleansSTALLWORTH, Michael, DB1988, Moss Point, Miss.STANT, Mike, OL1986-89, New OrleansSTEIB, Stephen, DE1992-93, VacherieSTEINER, Doug, DT

1980, New OrleansSTEWART, Brent, LB1987-90, HoumaSTEWART, Naton, LB2005, Vero Beach, Fla.STOGNER, Cody, OL2004-2005, Picayune, Miss.STONE, Jordan, DL2006, Chicago, IllinoisSTROPOLO, Brian, WR1982-84, 86, MetairieSTROPOLO, Steve, RB1973-76, New OrleansSZUBINSKI, Thomas, OG1984-86, Grand IsleSYKES, Dominique, DB2006, Franklin

TTATE, David2003, Jackson, Miss.TAYLOR, Burnell, DL1999-2002, New OrleansTAYLOR, Josh, WR2004, LaPlaceTAYLOR, Patrick, OT1988-91, WestwegoTAYLOR, Tim, DE1976, Fort Walton Beach, Fla.TEMPLET, Bobby, DB1971-74, MetairieTEMPLET, Carl, DB1974-76, MetairieTENDER, Ricardo, DL2001, Panama City, Fla.TERRELL, Jonathan, QB/WR1993-95, SlidellTERRIO, Peter, DB1971-72, ReserveTHERIOT, Greg, OL2003, 2004, Baton RougeTHIBODAUX, Darryl, DB1982-83, RayneTHIBODAUX, David, DB1982, RayneTHIBODAUX, Blaine, P1983-84, NapoleanvilleTHIBODAUX, Ryan, LS1999-2002, NapoleonvilleTHIBODAUX, Walter, LB1986-89, RayneTHIGPEN, Sedgwyn, QB2002, 2003, Baton RougeTHOMAS, Brian, RB2000-2003, Baton RougeTHOMAS, Corey, QB1993-96, Point Clear, Ala.THOMAS, Dee, DB1986-89, Morgan CityTHOMAS, Mark, FB1991-93, HoumaTHOMAS, Raymond, DT-NG1979-81, LabadievilleTHOMAS, Russell, LB1989-91, LutcherTHOMAS, Stephon, LB1982-84, EdgardTHOMAS, Torrian, LB2000-2003, EdgardTHOMPSON, Antoine, DB1981-82, SlidellTHOMPSON, Chris, DB

2000-2003, New OrleansTHOMPSON, Delos, DE1976-79, CovingtonTHOMPSON, Jeremy, P1999-2001, PonchatoulaTHOMPSON, Ronnie, DL1995, Bayou LaBatre, Ala.THORNE, Grant, RB2006, San Pedro, CaliforniaTHORNTON, Chris, QB1987-89, Laurel, Miss.TOBIAS, Joseph, RB2005, TangipahoaTOLLIVER, Arthur, DT1978-81, New OrleansTOPEY, Terry, DB1977-79, ChalmetteTORRES, Mike, RB1971-74, New OrleansTRAHAN, Joey, DE-LB1973, PattersonTRANCHINA, Rhett, PK1982-83, Baton RougeTREPAGNIER, Basil, DB1977-80, AvondaleTRICHE, Troy, DB1992, AmaTROSCLAIR, Joe, OL2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, ReserveTUGGLE, Anthony, CB1982-84, BakerTURNER, Chris, DB2004-2005, Birmingham, Ala.TURNER, Kurt, LB1982-85, Greenwill SpringsTURNER, Ricky, DE1980, New OrleansTURNER, Sullivan, RB1998-2000, Metairie

VVALCIN, Barry, DB1979-82, Port Arthur, TexasVALETINE, Leonard, QB1989-90, MarreroVANNOY, Yale, QB2002-2005, Kingsville, TexasVAVALA, Brady, DL2004, 2005, 2006, San Antonio, TexasVAVALA, Cory, LB2004, 2005, 2006, San Antonio, TexasVERZWYVELT, Brent, WR1982-86, SlidellVIAL, Wyatt, RB2001, HammondVICE, Eric, LB1996, HoumaVICE, Mark, LB1990-93, HoumaVILLA, Daniel, DL1998-99, LaPlaceVILLAVASO, Brad, LB1985-88, PrairievilleVITAL, Lionel, RB1981-84, LoreauvilleVOLLENWIEDER, Tommy, QB1982, Baton Rouge

WWAGNER, Isiah, RB1976, ThibodauxWAITERS, Jamar, DL2001, New OrleansWALKER, Dwight, RB-WR1978-81, MetairieWALKER, LeJuan, DB/RS2001, 2002, Tallahassee, Fla.WALKER, Michael, LB1989-91, New OrleansWALKER, ZO2003, Tyler Town, Miss.WALTERS, Russell, OG1989-90, New OrleansWARD, Aaron, DL1992-93, Morgan CityWARNER, Tommy, OG1979-81, ChalmetteWASHINGTON, Clyde, RB1991-93, GibsonWEBB, Bobby, OG1972WELLS, Daetwan, DB1997, Moss Point, Miss.WEST, Earnest, CB2004, Miami, Fla.WHATLEY, Ty, QB1986, HoumaWHITTEMORE, Shane, OG1979-82, Tylertown, Miss.WIEDEMANN, Mike, DE1976-79, MetairieWIGGINS, Clarence, DB1993-94, Pensacola, Fla.WILCOX, Brian, P1986-89, RacelandWILCOX, James, PK/P2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, RacelandWILLIAMS, Alexander, DB1992, ThibodauxWILLIAMS, Austin, DL2006, Baton Rouge, La.WILLIAMS, Bennett, RB1990-91, New OrleansWILLIAMS, Datren, DB1996, Moss Point, Miss.WILLIAMS, Greg, OL1990-91, Baton RougeWILLIAMS, Ivan, LB1993, 1995-96, ChauvinWILLIAMS, Michael, QB2004, Ft. Walton, Fla.WILLIAMS, Robert, RB/WR1982-86, GonzalesWILLIAMS, Rogers, RB/LB2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, JeaneretteWILLIAMS, Rupert, DB1995, Miami, Fla.WILLIAMS, Tommy, DB1983, HoumaWILLIAMS, Thomas, DB1984-87, New OrleansWILLIS, David, DB2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, St. MartinvilleWILLIS, Eric, TE1987-88, PlaquemineWILLS, Michael, DB1991-94, Mobile, Ala.

WILLIS, Yashua, LB2006, Napoleonville, La.WILSON, Daiquari, LB1998-99, Dallas, TexasWILSON, Frank, RB/DB1994-96, New OrleansWILSON, Greg, C1973-76, Baton RougeWILSON, Ricardo, TE1994-96, KennerWILSON, Ricky, DB1995-97, HarveyWILSON, Turell, DB1990, HahnvilleWINBORNE, Isah, DL2002, 2003 Hattiesburg, Miss.WINDHAM, Jimbo, PK1986-88, Baton RougeWISE, David, DB2005, Houston, TexasWOODS, Keith, WR1988, Baton RougeWRIGHT, Dwight, SS1984-86, DonaldsonvilleWRIGHT, Earl, RB1980, New OrleansWYCHE, Robert, LB2002, Jacksonville, Fla.

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Gary Kinchen1972-73

Gary Kinchen was faced with building a football program when he was named Nicholls State’s first head coach in 1971. In the school’s first two intercollegiate seasons, his teams posted a 5-17 record.

Under Kinchen, the Colonels won the first two games ever played in Guidry Stadium, then known simply as Colonel Stadium. NSU defeated Ouachita Bapist 12-7 in its home opener then a week later defeated Slippery Rock 18-14.

Nicholls finished its first season with a 3-8 record then went 2-9 the following year.

Kinchen assumed the head coaching duties after two years at Rice (1969-70) where he coached both the offen-sive and defensive lines.

His coaching career began at Glen Oaks High School in Baton Rouge after letting three years as an offensive line-man at Louisiana State (1961-63).

After two seasons as an assistant coach on the Glen Oaks staff, Kinchen was named the head coach. His coaching career also included stops at Southwestern Loui-siana (1966) and Tulane (1967-68).

1972Record: 3-8DATE TEAM NSU OPP9-9 * at Jacksonville State 0 319-16 OUACHITA BAPTIST 12 79-23 SLIPPERY ROCK 18 149-30 * at Southeastern Louisiana 9 3110-7 LOUISIANA-MONROE 7 2710-14 * MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE 13 4210-21 McNEESE STATE 7 2410-28 * at Tennessee Martin 18 1511-4 * LIVINGSTON 0 2611-11 at Lamar 15 2211-18 * at Delta State 0 42* Gulf State Conference Games (1-5)

1973Record: 2-9DATE TEAM NSU OPP9-8 * TENNESSEE-MARTIN 7 09-15 * JACKSONVILLE STATE 10 289-22 * at Troy State 7 429-29 * at Southeastern Louisiana 0 1010-6 * NORTHWESTERN STATE 3 010-13 * at Mississippi College 7 2110-20 at McNeese State 7 2810-27 * FLORENCE STATE 11 2711-3 * at Livingston 16 2911-10 at Louisiana-Monroe 0 3711-17 * DELTA STATE 22 27*Gulf State Conference Games (2-7)

Bill Clements1974-80

Bill Clements has the distinction of being the first football coach Nich-olls State hired in 1971.

Clements was the Colonels’ defensive coordinator for three sea-

sons, including the school’s final year it fielded a club team in 1971. He was named Nicholls State’s head coach when Gary Kinchen resigned in 1974.

Under Clements, the Colonels won their first confer-ence championship, capturing the 1975 Gulf South Con-ference title. That squad posted an 8-2 overall record and was 7-2 in the GSC.

In seven seasons, Clements’ teams posted a 36-38-1 record. His 1979 squad went 8-3.

Prior to being a catalyst in building Nicholls State’s program, Clements was the defensive coordinator for nine years at Holy Cross High School in New Orleans (1962-70). During his tenure at Holy Cross, the Warriors won a state championship, were the state runners-up twice and captured five district titles.

He also coached a year at his alma mater Tulane for a year after graduating in 1960. Clements was an offensive and defensive lineman at Tulane and was named the Green Wave’s team captain in 1959.

1974Record: 5-6DATE TEAM NSU OPP9-14 * at Tennessee-Martin 16 149-21 * at Jacksonville State 0 299-28 * TROY STATE 0 2610-5 BAPTIST CHRISTIAN 67 010-12 * at Northwestern State 7 010-19 * MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE 21 1210-26 * LIVINGSTON 19 3311-2 McNEESE STATE 20 2611-9 * at North Alabama 8 1711-16 * SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA 10 011-23 * at Delta State 14 19* Gulf South Conference Games (4-5)

1975Record: 8-2Gulf South Conference ChampionsDATE TEAM NSU OPP9-13 * TENNESSEE-MARTIN 23 09-20 * JACKSONVILLE STATE 18 69-27 * at Troy State 17 1310-4 at Southeast Missouri State 18 1710-11 * NORTHWESTERN STATE 23 1010-25 * at Mississippi College 7 1911-1 * at Livingston 7 1311-8 * NORTH ALABAMA 28 2711-15 * vs. Southeastern Louisiana 14 611-22 * DELTA STATE 24 21* Gulf South Conference Games (7-2)

1976 Record: 4-6-1DATE TEAM NSU OPP9-11 * MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE 17 79-18 * at Jacksonville State 7 349-25 * TROY STATE 9 1410-2 CAMERON UNIVERSITY 14 010-9 * at Northwestern State 8 2010-16 * at Tennessee-Martin 3 010-23 AUSTIN PEAY 7 010-30 * LIVINGSTON 14 2011-6 * at North Alabama 7 3711-13 * vs. Southeastern Louisiana 7 1711-20 * at Delta State 7 7

* Gulf South Conference Games (2-6-1)

1977Record: 4-7DATE TEAM NSU OPP9-10 * at Mississippi College 6 09-17 * JACKSONVILLE STATE 7 109-24 * at Troy State 6 2310-1 at Cameron University 0 1310-8 * NORTHWESTERN STATE 10 610-15 * TENNESSEE-MARTIN 0 3410-22 at Austin Peay 15 1310-29 at McNeese State 24 711-5 at Louisiana-Monroe 2 1911-12 * SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA 14 1711-19 * DELTA STATE 0 14

1978 Record: 5-6DATE TEAM NSU OPP9-2 TENNESSEE TECH 20 109-9 LOUISIANA-MONROE 0 39-16 * at Jacksonville State 19 179-23 * TROY STATE 6 1610-7 at McNeese State 10 3510-14 at Cameron University 17 2210-21 * MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE 10 710-28 at Northwestern State 18 2811-4 * at Tennesse-Martin 7 311-11 * vs. Southeastern Louisiana 0 1011-18 * at Delta State 17 14* Gulf South Conference Games (4-2)

1979Record: 8-3DATE TEAM NSU OPP9-1 ARKANSAS-MONTICELLO 37 79-8 at Livingston 21 149-15 SAM HOUSTON STATE 29 109-22 at Troy State 15 359-29 at Tennessee Tech 13 1010-6 at Louisiana-Monroe 23 1610-20 MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE 14 2810-27 NORTHWESTERN STATE 27 2411-3 TENNESSEE-MARTIN 15 711-10 at Southeastern Louisiana 0 3811-17 EVANGEL COLLEGE 40 17

1980Record: 2-9DATE TEAM NSU OPP9-6 at Illinois State 13 289-13 LIVINGSTON 20 29-20 at McNeese State 0 219-27 TROY STATE 15 2510-4 SOUTHWEST TEXAS STATE 24 2110-11 at Southern 0 4810-18 at Austin Peay 16 3510-25 TENNESSEE STATE 15 4011-1 LOUISIANA-MONROE 28 2911-8 at Northwestern State 14 2111-15 SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA 20 21

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Sonny Jackson1981-86

Under Sonny Jackson, Nicholls State made its first appearance in the Division I-AA Championships.

In his final season as head coach in 1986, the Colonels posted a 9-2 regular-season record to earn at at-

large bid to the championship.The Colonels defeated Appalachian State 28-26 in the

first round before suffering a 55-31 loss to eventual cham-pion Georgia Southern in the quarterfinals.

Nicholls State also won the 1984 Gulf Star Conference championship under Jackson.

In seven seasons, Jackson’s career record was 39-28-1 at Nicholls State.

Jackson received his bachelor’s degree from Nicholls State in 1963 and began his coaching career at Chauvin High School as an assistant. He was the head coach at Chauvin for nine years and was also the head coach at Central High School in Baton Rouge before joining the Northeast Louisiana staff as an assistant in 1979.

Jackson coached two years at NLU before being named the Colonels’ head coach.

1981Record: 5-5-1DATE TEAM NSU OPP9-12 DELTA STATE 34 109-19 McNEESE STATE 9 599-26 at Troy State 23 2610-3 U.S. MERCHANT MARINE 45 310-10 SOUTHERN 56 1410-17 TEXAS SOUTHERN 31 2710-24 at Tennessee State 11 4910-31 at Louisiana-Monroe 18 5511-7 NORTHWESTERN STATE 17 3111-14 at Southeastern Louisiana 29 1711-21 SOUTHWEST MISSOURI 20 20

1982Record: 7-4DATE TEAM NSU OPP9-4 at Texas Southern 14 69-11 LOUISIANA-MONROE 14 399-18 at Southwest Texas State 7 149-25 TROY STATE 10 310-2 at Jackson State 21 1710-9 at Southern 26 1410-23 CENTRAL FLORIDA 60 1010-30 at Southwest Missouri 30 1911-6 at Northwestern State 6 3811-13 GRAMBLING 15 3311-20 SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA 20 14

1983Record: 5-6DATE TEAM NSU OPP9-3 LAMAR 21 149-10 at Troy State 25 339-24 at McNeese State 30 2710-1 JACKSON STATE 20 2710-8 SOUTHERN 20 2110-15 at Louisiana-Monroe 27 4710-22 ILLINOIS STATE 29 34

10-29 SOUTHWEST MISSOURI 33 711-5 NORTHWESTERN STATE 21 2411-12 at Central Florida 37 1411-19 at Southeastern Louisiana 6 0

1984Record: 6-5Gulf Star Conference ChampionsDATE TEAM NSU OPP9-1 LOUISIANA-MONROE 6 139-8 at Troy State 7 269-15 McNEESE STATE 21 249-22 AUSTIN PEAY 31 69-27 * SAM HOUSTON STATE 24 610-6 SOUTHERN 43 2610-11 * at Northwestern State 0 1910-20 * at Stephen F. Austin 25 2111-3 at Lamar 16 2011-10 * at Southwest Texas State 30 1411-17 * SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA 36 7*Gulf Star Conference Games (4-1)

1985 Record: 6-5DATE TEAM NSU OPP9-14 TROY STATE 40 229-21 at McNeese State 37 159-28 at Louisiana-Monroe 15 1710-5 BISHOP COLLEGE 39 1210-12 at Southern 22 2510-19 * STEPHEN F. AUSTIN 10 2010-26 * SOUTHWEST TEXAS STATE 20 1211-2 * at Sam Houston State 14 2811-9 * NORTHWESTERN STATE 14 2011-16 SOUTHWEST MISSOURI 31 2811-23 * at Southeastern Louisiana 21 17* Gulf Star Conference Games (2-3)

1986Record: 10-3DATE TEAM NSU OPP9-6 at Youngstown State 34 179-13 at Troy State 26 259-20 McNEESE STATE 34 109-27 LOUISIANA-MONROE 17 1310-4 at Southwest Missouri 31 010-11 SOUTHERN 17 1010-18 * at Stephen F. Austin 14 1010-25 * at Southwest Texas State 35 2111-1 * SAM HOUSTON STATE 38 4111-8 * at Northwestern State 13 2811-22 WEBER STATE 34 3011-29 # at Appalachian State 28 2612-6 # at Georgia Southern 31 55* Gulf Star Conference Games (2-2)# Denotes NCAA Division 1-AA Playoffs

Phil Greco1987-92

Under the leadership of football coach and athletic director Phil Greco, Nicholls State was extended an invitation to join the Southland Conference in 1990.

The Colonels began playing in the

league in 1991 and won its first conference game, a 15-10 victory over defending champion Northeast Louisiana.

In six seasons, Greco’s record at Nicholls State was 27-37-2.

During Greco’s tenure, Nicholls played Division I-A opponents for the first time. NSU’s road schedule during the late 1980s included games at Akron, Louisiana Tech and a 24-21 loss at Southwestern Louisiana in 1989.

Greco came to Nicholls State from Tulane where he was an assistant at his alma mater for two years. He coached the Green Wave running backs in 1985 and in 1986, he handled offensive tackles and tight ends.

He also coached three years at Northeast Louisiana (1981-83) and a year at Southern Mississippi (1984).

After graduating from Tulane in 1970, Greco was an assistant and head coach at F.T. Nicholls High School in New Orleans, an assistant at DeLaSalle and Archbishop Shaw and the head coach at East St. John from 1978-80. His 1980 team won the state championship with a 14-0 record.

1987Record: 5-5-1DATE TEAM NSU OPP9-5 ST. CLOUD STATE 17 39-12 TROY STATE 17 179-19 at Southwest Missouri 21 99-26 at Louisiana-Monroe 14 2610-3 ALCORN STATE 14 310-10 at Southern 27 2110-17 STEPHEN F. AUSTIN 21 2410-24 SOUTHWEST TEXAS STATE 16 3110-31 at Akron 17 2311-7 NORTHWESTERN STATE 28 3111-14 at McNeese State 29 7

1988 Record: 7-4DATE TEAM NSU OPP9-3 LOUISIANA-MONROE 6 229-10 at Samford 43 179-17 at Weber State 28 239-24 at Louisiana Tech 10 3110-1 McNEESE STATE 23 1910-8 SOUTHERN 24 010-15 at Northwestern State 12 2710-29 at Southwest Texas State 13 1011-5 at Stephen F. Austin 7 3011-12 NORTHERN ARIZONA 23 511-19 TEXAS SOUTHERN 26 13

1989 Record: 5-6DATE TEAM NSU OPP9-9 at Louisiana-Monroe 13 199-16 DELTA STATE 14 159-23 at Stephen F. Austin 7 249-30 at McNeese State 14 2810-7 at Sam Houston State 28 1410-14 GEORGIA SOUTHERN 13 2110-21 SOUTHWEST TEXAS STATE 22 2110-28 at Southern 28 3111-4 NORTHWESTERN STATE 21 1511-11 SAMFORD 23 1711-18 ILLINOIS STATE 32 28

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1990Record: 5-6DATE TEAM NSU OPP9-1 McNEESE STATE 31 249-8 at Louisiana-Lafayette 21 249-15 at Northwestern State 19 79-22 * STEPEHEN F. AUSTIN 23 419-29 at Southwest Texas 30 3310-6 SAM HOUSTON STATE 28 1610-20 LOUISIANA-MONROE 20 2710-27 at Northern Arizona 34 4111-3 MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE 20 3111-10 at Troy State 23 3111-17 SOUTHERN 23 19*Win forfeited to Nicholls State

1991Record: 4-7DATE TEAM NSU OPP8-31 TEXAS A&I 3 79-7 * at Louisiana-Monroe 15 109-21 at Troy State 25 179-28 * SOUTHWEST TEXAS STATE 10 1910-5 * at McNeese State 3 2110-12 * at Sam Houston State 19 2810-26 * STEPHEN F. AUSTIN 26 011-2 at Southern 21 711-9 * NORTH TEXAS 19 2411-16 * NORTHWESTERN STATE 10 1611-23 at Georgia Southern 6 40*Southland Conference Games (2-5)

1992 Record: 1-9-1DATE TEAM NSU OPP9-5 * LOUISIANA-MONROE 10 389-12 at Texas A&I 12 509-26 * McNEESE STATE 17 2110-3 * at Southwest Texas State 13 3810-10 * SAM HOUSTON STATE 19 1910-17 at Central Florida 18 4210-24 * at Stephen F. Austin 6 2110-31 SOUTHERN 27 2411-7 * at North Texas 3 3111-14 * at Northwestern State 6 4411-21 TROY STATE 0 21* Southland Conference Games (0-6-1)

Rick Rhoades1993-94

Rick Rhoades brought to Nicholls State a winning track record and the unique “Stack-I” offense.

The Colonels went 1-9-1 the year prior to Rhoades’ arrival before going

3-8 his first year. NSU was 5-6 in Rhoades’ only other sea-son at Nicholls State in 1994.

Nicholls State’s “Stack-I” offense accounted for 11 school records the first season and the Colonels were ranked ninth in the nation in rushing the second year using the system.

Rhoades’ coaching career included three seasons as head coach at Troy State (1985-87). The Trojans won the 1987 NCAA Division II national championship. He was also a member of Troy State’s 1984 national championship

team serving as defensive coordinator (1983-84).Rhoades went on to be head coach at Southern Illinois

(1988). He was an assistant coach under Bill Curry at both Alabama (1989) and Kentucky (1990-92).

Rhoades graduated from Central Missouri State in 1970 and his coaching career began at Mountain Brook High School in Birmingham, Ala., which captured the 1976 state championship. He was the offensive coordina-tor at North Alabama (1981-82) before joining the Troy State staff.

1993Record: 3-8DATE TEAM NSU OPP9-11 at Livingston 42 519-18 TROY STATE 17 249-25 * NORTHEAST LOUISINA 30 5110-2 SAMFORD 6 2110-9 * Northwestern State 21 3510-16 * at Stephen F. Austin 21 35

10-23 * SOUTHWEST TEXAS 63 3710-30 at Southern 28 1411-6 * SAM HOUSTON STATE 20 1911-13 * at North Texas 21 6311-20 * at McNeese State 0 27* Southland Conference Games (2-5)

1994Record: 5-6DATE TEAM NSU OPP9-3 at Connecticut 16 79-10 LIVINGSTON 77 79-17 * NORTHWESTERN STATE 3 3510-1 at Samford 24 610-8 at Troy State 14 3510-15 * STEPHEN F. AUSTIN 10 2410-22 * at Southwest Texas 26 2710-29 SOUTHERN 20 1411-5 * at Sam Houston State 24 011-12 * NORTH TEXAS 17 3111-19 * at McNeese State 24 41* Southland Conference Games (1-5)

Darren Barbier1995-1998

The first NCAA playoff appear-ance for the school in 10 years highlighted the Darren Barbier era as his 1996 team completed one of the better turnarounds in I-AA football history. That team finished

8-4 and Barbier was rewarded with several coaching awards including Southland Football League, Louisiana Sports Writers Association, Schutt Sports/American Football Quarterly I-AA and the 10th Annual Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year awards.

Barbier, 1982 graduate of NSU and former second baseman for the Colonels, led the school for four years compiling a 17-28 overall mark.

Prior to Nicholls State, Barbier was the head coach at Hahnville High School for six seasons compiling a 64-12 mark (.842). His last season in 1994, Barbier led the Tigers to a 15-0 record and his second 5A state championships. Under his tutelage, the school also notched four straight district titles.

1995Record: 0-11DATE TEAM NSU OPP9-2 at Hofstra 10 349-9 at Louisiana-Monroe 21 349-16 TROY STATE 3 179-23 at Southern Illinois 20 489-30 SAMFORD 20 3610-7 * at Northwestern State 14 3410-14 * at Stephen F. Austin 3 5610-21 * SOUTHWEST TEXAS 25 3510-28 at Southern 3 4111-4 * SAM HOUSTON STATE 17 2411-18 * McNEESE STATE 6 31* Southland Conference Games (0-5)

1996Record: 8-4DATE TEAM NSU OPP8-29 at Louisiana-Monroe 12 149-14 JACKSONVILLE STATE 21 89-21 * at Troy State 7 3710-5 at Samford 10 310-12 * NORTHWESTERN STATE 19 1710-19 * STEPHEN F. AUSTIN 11 2710-26 * at Southwest Texas 46 36 11-2 SOUTHERN 14 011-9 * SAM HOUSTON STATE 20 1011-16 HARDING 29 1911-23 * at McNeese State 17 1611-30 # at Montana 3 48* Southland Football League Games (4-2)# Denotes NCAA Division 1-AA Playoffs

1997Record: 5-6DATE TEAM NSU OPP8-30 at Louisiana-Monroe 0 289-6 SOUTHERN ILLINOIS 33 09-20 * TROY STATE 22 209-27 * at Northwestern State 0 1910-4 SAMFORD 17 1410-11 * SOUTHWEST TEXAS 29 2810-18 * at Sam Houston State 17 2410-25 * at Jacksonville State 16 1411-1 at Southern 14 2111-15 * at Stephen F. Austin 7 3911-22 * McNEESE STATE 13 31*Southland Football League Games (3-4)

1998Record: 4-7DATE TEAM NSU OPP9-5 at Louisiana-Monroe 10 449-12 MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE% 41 269-26 * JACKSONVILLE STATE 20 2110-3 at Samford 16 1710-8 * SAM HOUSTON STATE! 36 3310-24 * NORTHWESTERN STATE 26 2810-31 at Louisiana Tech 28 5611-7 * at Troy State 10 3111-14 * STEPHEN F. AUSTIN 14 711-21 * at McNeese State 31 3011-28 * at Southwest Texas# 27 28%Tad Gormley Stadium, New Orleans, La.

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(Gormley Gridiron Classic)! Televised on Fox Southwest# Game was originally scheduled for 10/17, but game replayed due to rain*Southland Football League Games (3-4)

Daryl Daye1999-2003

Under the direction of Daryl Daye, the Colonels opened a new demension of Nicholls football with the triple option. Daye struggled through the first three seasons by only winning six games. However, in his

fourth season the Colonels finished 7-4, the fifth best in school history, broke several records and finished ranked No. 1 in Division I-AA in rushing in the process.

During his five-year tenure as head coach, Daye com-piled a 17-38 overall mark and an 8-24 overall Southland Conference record.

Daye’s coaching career included three years as a student assistant and a graduate assistant at LSU (1986-88), two seasons as a graduate assistant at Southern Mississippi (1989-90) and eight seasons at Liberty (1991-98), where he was co-defensive coordinator for the final three seasons.

1999Record: 1-10DATE TEAM NSU OPP9-4 at Louisiana-Monroe 10 279-18 WESTERN ILLINOIS% 13 149-25 * JACKSONVILLE STATE! 45 4210-2 * at Northwestern State 17 4210-9 * SOUTHWEST TEXAS 0 1610-16 at Central Florida 0 2810-23 * at Stephen F. Austin 7 3810-30 * TROY STATE 0 2011-6 * at Sam Houston State 17 6911-13 SAMFORD 24 2811-20 * McNEESE STATE 0 38% Tad Gormley Stadium, New Orleans, La. (Gormley Gridiron Classic)! Televised on Fox Southwest* Southland Conference Games (1-6)

2000Record: 2-9DATE TEAM NSU OPP8-31 CENTRAL ARKANSAS 52 449-9 * JACKSONVILLE STATE 3 109-16 at Louisiana-Monroe 21 279-23 at Western Illinois 3 449-30 at Samford 10 2810-7 * at Southwest Texas 0 2510-14 * NORTHWESTERN STATE 21 27&10-21 * STEPHEN F. AUSTIN 20 2710-28 * at Troy State 12 4111-4 * SAM HOUSTON STATE 21 2711-18 * at McNeese State 7 12&—Nicholls State awarded forfeit victory after Northwestern State used an ineligible player

*Southland Conference Games (0-7)

2001Record 3-8DATE OPPONENT NSU OPP9-1 at Louisiana-Lafayette 0 209-8 * at Jacksonville State 15 349-22 at Troy State 0 269-29 SAMFORD 20 1610-13 * SAM HOUSTON STATE 32 3510-20 * at Northwestern State 14 4710-27 * SOUTHWEST TEXAS 33 1411-3 * at Stephen F. Austin 21 2311-10 GRAMBLING STATE! 27 3811-17 * McNeese State 27 3411-22 at Arkansas State^ 28 22

*-Southland Conference games (1-6)! Televised live on Fox Sports Net^—Rescheduled from Sept. 15.

2002Record:7-4DATE OPPONENT NSU OPP8-29 WEST VIRGINIA TECH 63 69-7 at North Texas 0 239-14 at Samford 45 179-21 *JACKSONVILLE STATE 14 69-28 at Southern 21 1310-5 FLORIDA ATLANTIC 33 2210-12 *STEPHEN F. AUSTIN 14 1710-19 *at Southwest Texas 24 2110-24 *NORTHWESTERN STATE! 14 2111-9 *at Sam Houston State 34 1611-23 *at McNeese State! 21 33*-Southland Conference games (3-3)! Televised live on Fox Sports Net

2003Record:5-6DATE OPPONENT NSU OPP8-28 Bethel College 70 0&9-6 at South Florida 17 279-13 at Portland State 37 449-20 at Texas A&M-Kingsville 26 279-27 Texas Southern 64 5&10-11 at Florida Atlantic 23 3110-25 *at Northwestern State^ 40 30&11-1 *Sam Houston State 37 12&11-6 *Texas State! 31 13&11-15 *at Stephen F. Austin 16 2811-22 *McNeese State% 28 63& - Bethel College, Texas Southern, Northwestern State, Sam Houston State and Texas State awarded forfeit victory after Nicholls State used an ineligible player.*-Southland Conference games (3-2)^-Televised on Cox Sports! Televised live on Fox Sports Net% Televised on College Sports Network

Jay Thomas2004-present

2004Record: 5-5DATE OPPONENT NSU OPP9-2 Eastern Washington 37 149-11 at Western Carolina 7 289-25 at Texas Southern 21 610-2 North Dakota State 14 2410-9 at Florida A&M 42 2510-16 *at Sam Houston State 10 3810-21 *Northwestern State! 40 1411-6 *Stephen F. Austin 41 2311-13 *Texas State 12 3511-20 *at McNeese State% 9 30

*-Southland Conference games (2-3)!-Televised live on Fox Sports Net% Televised on Cox Sports

2005Record: 6-4DATE OPPONENT NICH OPP9-10 Indiana 31 359-17 Cheyney University 54 010-1 at No.11 North Dakota State 13 2610-8 *at Stephen F. Austin & 21 2710-15 *Sam Houston State 37 1710-29 *No. 5 Texas State & 32 2911-5 *at Northwestern State! 31 2411-12 *at Southeastern La. 38 2811-19 *McNeese State 39 2611-26 #at Furman 12 14

*-Southland Conference games (5-1)&-Overtime Games#- Denotes NCAA Division I-AA Playoffs

2006Record: 4-7DATE OPPONENT NICH OPP8-31 Southern Arkansas 35 09-1 at Nebraska 7 569-16 at Louisiana Tech 21 319-23 South Dakota State 17 2410-7 Southeastern La.* 14 1010-14 at Sam Houston State* 7 3710-21 Northwestern State* 0 910-28 Assumption College% 44 011-4 at Texas State*! 21 1911-11 Stephen F. Austin* 13 1611-18 at McNeese State*! 10 26

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Nicholls State 28, Appalachian State 26Nov. 29, 1986 • Boone, N.C.

Nicholls State survived a fourth-quarter rally to defeat Appalachian State 28-26 and advance to the quarterfinals of the 1986 NCAA Division I-AA Championship.

Mountaineer place kicker Bjorn Nittmo missed a 42-yard field goal with 13 seconds remaining as the Colonels held on for the win.

NSU led 28-19 with 3:24 remaining when Jimbo Windham kicked a 40-yard field goal. The Colonels had driven from their own 25 to the Appalachian State 23 before settling for three points.

The Mountaineers got right back into the hunt on their next possession when Todd Payton hooked up with Doug Beaty for a 76-yard pass down to the Colonel four. Two plays later, John Settle scored on a five-yard touchdown run.

Nittmo’s point-after made it 28-26 with 2:13 left to play.An unsuccessful ASU on-side kick led to the Colonels taking

possession at the Mountaineer 43.After a couple runs by Brian Stropolo, Doug Hudson’s third-down

pass was picked off by Mountaineer linebacker Cedric Felton at ASU’s 42.

Appalachian State moved the ball to the Colonel 25 before Nittmo’s kick went wide left. It was the kicker’s second miss of the day.

Nicholls State found a way to win despite giving up 544 yards of total offense. Settle set Division I-AA playoff records with 37 carries for 236 yards, including 151 in the second half.

Kevin Smoot, who lead the Colonels with 21 carries for 57 yards, had a one-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. After a 21-yard run by Hudson, Melvin Lewis broke off the right side for a touchdown run to give NSU a 25-13 lead at the beginning of the fourth period to cap a string of 19 unanswered points for Nicholls.

Nicholls State 0 6 12 10 - 28Appalachian State 3 0 10 13 - 26ASU - Nittmo 25 FGNSU - Hudson 1 run (kick failed)ASU - Nittmo 25 FGASU - Douglas 37 pass from Payton (Nittmo kick)NSU - Carrier 61 pass from Hudson (kick failed)NSU - Smoot 1 run (pass failed)NSU - Lewis 22 run (Bran kick)ASU - Douglas 1 pass from Payton (pass failed)NSU - Windham 40 FGASU - Settle 5 run (Nittmo kick)

NSU ASUFirst Downs 21 23Rushes-Yards 41-164 52-250Passing 271 294Return Yardage 11 7Att-Comp-Int 30-16-1 36-18-1Punts 5-37.2 5-30.4Fumbles-Lost 3-2 1-0Penalties-Yards 6-60 7-50Time of Possession 23:04 36:56

Georgia Southern 55, Nicholls State 31Dec. 6, 1986 • Statesboro, Ga.

Quarterback Tracy Ham rambled for 191 yards, including a 55-yard run for the first of three Eagle touchdowns in the first quarter as Georgia Southern defeated Nicholls State 55-31.

The win was the Eagles’ second playoff victory en route to the school’s second straight national championship in 1986.

Nicholls State turned the ball over on their first three possessions of the game and Georgia Southern turned the trio of miscues into 21 points. In addition to Ham’s first-quarter touchdown run on a fourth-and-one play, Gerald Harris had scoring runs of four and one yard.

The Colonels had a total of seven turnovers with five leading to Georgia Southern scores.

In addition to a pair of touchdown runs, Ham completed 11 of 19 passes for 167 yards.

The Colonels stuck with their game plan as Doug Hudson engineered a six-play, 74-yard scoring drive early in the second quarter. Following a 42-yard pass from Hudson to Alfred Dorsey, Brian Stropolo scored on a 10-yard touchdown run.

Hudson completed 18 of 28 passes for 298 yards but also threw three interceptions during the day.

Nicholls State 0 10 7 14 - 31Georgia Southern 21 10 10 14 - 55GS - Ham 55 run (Foley kick)GS - G. Harris 1 run (Foley kick)GS - G. Harris 4 run (Foley kick)GS - Belser 11 pass from Ham (Foley kick)NSU - Stropolo 10 run (Bran kick)GS - Foley 24 FGNSU - Windham 42 FGNSU - Carrier 17 pass from Hudson (Bran kick)GS - Ham 2 run (Foley kick)GS - Foley 21 FGNSU - Hudson 1 run (pass failed)GS - G. Harris 2 run (Foley kick)NSU - Carrier 32 pass from McDonald (Carrier pass from McDonald)GS - R. Harris 22 run (Foley kick)

NSU GSFirst Downs 30 24Rushes-Yards 36-67 52-317Passing 481 167Return Yardage -3 36Att-Comp-Int 51-29-5 19-11-0Punts 0-0 3-39.0Fumbles-Lost 7-2 3-0Penalties-Yards 9-73 14-104Time of Possession 28:21 31:39

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Montana 48, Nicholls State 3Nov. 30, 1996 • Missoula, Mont.

Montana sophomore quarterback Brian Ah Yat passed for 363 yards and three touchdowns as the Grizzlies defeated Nicholls State 48-3 in the first round of the 1996 Division I-AA playoffs.

It was Nicholls State’s first appearance in the I-AA playoffs since 1986. Montana, the defending national champions, took its first step back to advancing back to the national championship game with the win over the Colonels.

The Colonels knew all about the Grizzlies’ high-flying aerial attack but it was the Griz defense which shutdown NSU like a Montana blizzard closes down Interstate 90. Nicholls managed just 129 yards of total offense in the game, 64 rushing and 65 passing.

Nicholls’ lone score was set up by a 33-yard interception return by Ricky Wilson down to the Montana 9. Adam Diel kicked a 42-yard field goal with 14 seconds left in the first quarter to cut the Grizzlies’ lead to 10-3.

Montana scored on consecutive drives in the second quarter to take a 24-3 lead at the half. The Griz had 317 yards of total offense by the end of the first quarter to the Colonels’ 32. Montana finished with 545 yards of total offense, including 447 passing.

Nicholls State 3 0 0 0 - 3Montana 10 14 7 17 - 48MT - Pacheco 27 pass from Ah Yat (Larson kick)MT - Larson 41 FGNSU - Diel 42 FGMT - Branen 12 run (Larson kick)MT - Pacheco 10 pass from Ah Yat (Larson kick)MT - Olsen 25 pass from Ah Yat (Larson kick)MT - Olsen 26 pass from Rowell (Larson kick)MT - Larson 31 FG

NSU MTFirst Downs 8 26Rushes-Yards 37-64 24-98Passing 65 447Return Yardage 36 150Att-Comp-Int 24-9-1 53-33-2Punts 12-35.0 2-33.5Fumbles-Lost 2-1 1-1Penalties-Yards 7-64 8-68Time of Possession 31:06 28:54

Furman 14, Nicholls State 12Nov. 26, 2005 • Greenville, S.C.

The Colonels championship season came to an end, as the Furman Paladins used a stingy defense to sneak past Nicholls, 14-12.

Nicholls scored the first points of the game. After Furman’s Jerome Felton fumbled at the Paladins’ 34-yard line, Naton Stewart returned the ball 11 yards. After gaining six yards, Alex Romero kicked a 34-yard field goal with 11:21 left in the first quarter to give the Colonels an early 3-0 lead.

After threatening on several occa-sions, Nicholls quarterback Yale Van-noy threw a 40-yard pass to Michael Okoronkwo to help setup a 11-yard DeMarko Hutchinson scamper that put Nicholls inside the Paladins 10-yard line. Like it did most of the day, Fur-man’s defense stepped up and forced a field goal attempt. Romero got the call and converted on a 20-yard try to give the Colonels a 6-0 lead with 11:21 remaining in the half.

After exchanging possession, the Paladins gained momentum following two rushes for 30 yards by Cedrick Gipson and an Ingle Martin 17-yard dash that put Furman on the Colonels 33-yard line. Two plays later, Martin hit Justin Stepp for a 29-yard completion in the endzone to give the Paladins a 7-6 lead heading into the locker room.

Furman carried the momentum gained from their last scoring drive into the third quarter. In a drive that saw the Paladins keeping the ball on the ground for all but five yards, Furman drove 57 yards in 15 plays, capped by a one-yard run by Martin to extend their lead to 14-6 with 8:06 remaining in the third quarter.

Determined not to let their championship season end, the Colo-nels answered with a score of their own. Facing third-and-9 from their 21-yard line, the Paladins Andrew Thacker was called for pass interfer-ence, giving Nicholls first-and-10 from their 36-yard line. Following a series of rushes by a trio of Colonels, Vannoy completed a 22-yard pass to Kenly Horton on fourth-and-3 for a Nicholls touchdown with 2:02 remaining in the third quarter. However, the Colonels’ two-point attempt failed, giving Furman a two-point advantage at 14-12.

The Colonels were led by senior quarterback Vannoy, who finished the game with 13 carries for 46 yards. He also went 3-for-8 passing for 72 yards and a touchdown. Joseph Tobias averaged 4.5 yards per carry, with 90 yards on 20 attempts.

Toney Edison led Nicholls on the defensive side of the ball with nine tackles, one tackle for a loss, one fumble recovery and one blocked field goal.

Nicholls 3 3 6 0 - 12Furman 0 7 7 0 - 14NICH - Romero 34 FG NICH – Romero 20 FGFUR – Stepp 29 pass from Martin (Beckler kick)FUR - Martin 1 run (Beckler kick)NICH – Horton 22 pass from Vannoy (Vannoy unsuccessful on 2-point conversion)

NICH FURFirst Downs 14 21Rushes-Yards 54-199 53-243Passing 72 68Return Yardage 60 67Att-Comp-Int 8-3-1 12-5-1Punts 3-41 1-70Fumbles-Lost 0-0 2-2Penalties-Yards 3-25 2-25Time of Possession 32:15 27:45

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Battle for the PaddleEver since 1998, whenever Nicholls and Texas State meet on the gridiron they have been engaged in the annual

“Battle for the Paddle.” The idea for the contest was born in 1998 after a Nicholls-Texas State game had to be rescheduled due to floods that ravaged the San Marcos, Texas area. Each season, a paddle is presented to the con-test’s victor in memory of area residents who lost their lives in the flood. The wooden paddle is painted with the grey and red of Nicholls on one side and maroon and gold of Texas State on the other side. Nicholls has held onto the paddle for four of the last five years.

Battle of the Paddle ResultsSeason Site Score

1998 San Marcos Southwest Texas 28-27

1999 Thibodaux Southwest Texas 16-0

2000 San Marcos Southwest Texas 25-0

2001 Thibodaux Nicholls 33-14

2002 San Marcos Nicholls 24-21

2003 Thibodaux Nicholls 31-13

2004 San Marcos Texas State 35-12

2005 Thibodaux Nicholls 32-29 (OT)

2006 San Marcos Nicholls 21-19

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DedicationThe 2007 Football Media Guide is dedicated in loving memory of Gene and Shirley VanCampen, who were both

tragically killed in a car accident on May 12, 2007. Gene was the first Athletic Trainer in Nicholls history and was loved and admired by so many of his peers and students during his time as a Colonel. Gene and Shirley, along with all of their family, are in and will remain in our thoughts and prayers.