2012 Player Info

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2012 Player Info

2012 Louisiana Football Schedule
Date
Sept. 1
Sept. 8
Sept. 15
Sept. 29
Oct. 6
Oct. 16
Oct. 23
Nov. 3
Nov. 10
Nov. 17
Nov. 24
Dec. 1
Opponent
Time
LAMAR (RCN)
6:00 p.m.
at Troy * (ESPN3.com)
6:00 p.m.
at Oklahoma State
11:00 a.m.
FIU * (ESPN3.com)
6:00 p.m.
TULANE (Homecoming) (RCN) 4:00 p.m.
at North Texas * (ESPN2)
8:00 p.m.
ARKANSAS STATE * (ESPN2) 7:00 p.m.
at La.-Monroe * (Sun Belt)
4:00 p.m.
at Florida
TBA
WESTERN KENTUCKY *
TBA
SOUTH ALABAMA * (RCN)
TBA
at Florida Atlantic *
TBA
* - Sun Belt Games
ALL HOME GAMES IN BOLD CAPS
All Times Are Central
2012 Louisiana Quick Facts
Location: ..........................Lafayette, La. 70506
Founded: ........................................................1898
Enrollment: ............................................... 16,885
Conference: . ..........................................Sun Belt
Nickname: .................................... Ragin’ Cajuns
Colors: ...................................Vermilion & White
Stadium: ............................................ Cajun Field
Capacity:...................................................... 31,000
Playing Surface: . ...........Artificial (Pro Grass)
President: . ....................... Dr. E. Joseph Savoie
Athletic Director: . ......................Scott Farmer
Faculty Rep.: ..................Dr. Anita Hazelwood
Website: . ................... www.RaginCajuns.com
Head Coach: . .......................... Mark Hudspeth
Record at UL: ............................9-4 (2nd year)
Overall Record: . ..................75-25 (9th year)
2011 Record: ................................................... 9-4
2011 SBC Record (Finish): ...............6-2 (3rd)
Postseason: . ......................New Orleans Bowl
Outcome:...........def. San Diego State, 32-30
Basic Offense: ......................................... Pro Set
Basic Defense: ................................................ 3-4
Lettermen Returning (Off/Def/Spec): .........19/25/5
Lettermen Lost (Off/Def/Spec): ..................... 8/12/1
Offensive Starters Returning: ..................... 9
Defensive Starters Returning: .................... 4
Offensive Two-Deep Players Returning: ................16
Defensive Two-Deep Players Returning: . ..............13
Louisiana’s 2012 Football Media Guide is published by the University of Louisiana athletic
department for use by the media. The media guide was compiled and edited by Brian McCann,
Matt Hebert, Cory Weigel and Jeff Schneider of the UL Sports Information Department.
Photography: Buffy Massey, Paul Angelle, Brad Kemp, Glen Clark, Terri H. Fensel, John Korduner,
John & Rob Musemeche, University Archives, Athletic Network.
Table of Contents
2012 Schedule............................................. 1
2012 Quick Facts......................................... 1
2012 Outlook........................................... 2-5
2012 Roster............................................... 6-8
2012 Preseason Depth Chart.................. 8
Player Biographies................................9-30
Newcomer Biographies................... 31-33
Head Coach Mark Hudspeth......... 34-35
Assistant Coach Biographies......... 36-40
Football Support Staff.............................41
Strength & Conditioning........................42
Athletic Director Scott Farmer.............43
2011 In Review................................... 44-47
2011 Game-By-Game Capsules.... 47-51
2011 Statistics..................................... 52-55
Football Records................................ 56-76
Rushing Records........................... 56-57
Passing Records............................ 58-59
Total Offense Records................. 60-61
Receiving Records........................ 62-63
Scoring Records............................ 64-65
Kickoff Return Records......................66
Punt Return Records..........................67
Defensive Reords.................................68
Interception Records..........................69
Punting Records..................................70
Miscellaneous Records......................71
Opponent Records.............................72
100-yard Rushing Games.................73
200-yard Passing Games...................74
100-yard Receiving Games..............75
Miscellaneous Top Performances.....76
Honors & Awards......................................77
Historial Highlights........................... 78-79
Cajuns In The NFL.............................. 80-81
All-Time Cajuns Lettermen............. 82-86
Retired Jerseys...........................................87
Game-By-Game Results.................. 88-93
Year-By-Year Records...............................94
Series Records............................................95
Scores vs. 2012 Opponents...................96
Bowl History...............................................97
Cajun Field........................................... 98-99
2012 Opponents........................... 100-103
UL Media Policies & Procedures.... 104-105
Lafayette Information.......................... 106
Sports Information Partners.............. 107
Louisiana Media..................................... 108
2012 Football Outlook
What a difference a year makes.
When the Ragin’ Cajuns football team
opened up preseason camp in August
of 2011, there were many questions that
needed to be answered.
After all, Mark Hudspeth had taken over
as head coach in late December 2010 after
UL had posted a 3-9 record. The new coach
had little time to put together a staff, get
ready for national signing day and quickly
run spring practice.
But those questions were eventually
answered as Hudspeth guided the Cajuns
to a memorable campaign, including a 9-4
record, a third place finish in the Sun Belt and
the school’s first bowl bid in 41 years.
By the time that Brett Baer’s 50-yard field
goal snuck inside the left uprights as time expired to give UL a 32-30 win over San Diego
State in the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl,
the Cajun Nation had come out of its hibernation and Hudspeth had clearly positioned
the UL football program among the leaders
of the Sun Belt Conference.
The big question heading into the 2012
season for Hudspeth is what the Cajuns can
do for an encore?
The Cajuns return 13 starters and 49
lettermen from the squad that “painted the
quarter red” last December, but more importantly, they return with a year in the system
and one more year of experience. They head
into the year knowing what is expected and
ready to go after the one goal that eluded
them last season. . . a Sun Belt title.
Senior Blaine Gautier was named the Louisiana
Offensive Player of the Year after setting school
records for yards passing (2,958), touchdowns
(23) and total offense (3,444) in 2011.
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U n i v e r s i t y O F LOUI S IANA Add to the mix the return to the field of 19
players who redshirted last season and the
addition of another strong recruiting class,
and the 2012 Ragin’ Cajuns should feature a
deeper and more talented playing rotation.
The strength of the Cajuns will come on
offense where nine starters from the squad
that compiled more than 5,000 yards of
total offense, including the 2011 Louisiana
Offensive Player of the Year (Blaine Gautier),
the reigning Sun Belt Freshman of the Year
(Alonzo Harris), four offensive line starters
and receivers who combined to catch almost
200 passes for 2,600 yards.
The biggest loss for the offense is at tight
end where Ladarius Green, a first team AllSun Belt pick after catching 51 passes for 606
yards and eight touchdowns, has headed to
the NFL after earning his degree.
Although the defense will feature seven
new starters this fall, the overall depth and
athleticism of the unit has improved, leaving
the coaching staff confident coming out of
spring drills. Thirteen players are back from
the two-deep last season, including nine of
the 11 reserves, and when you factor in the
abilities of the freshmen from two strong
recruiting classes, the Cajuns have the ability
to improve again defensively this fall.
That is not to say that there aren’t areas of
concern, but the staff believes that the squad
will continue to develop and grow together
as the season progresses and the young
players gain additional playing experience.
The defense that takes the field on Dec. 1
at Florida Atlantic should have a different
look from the one that starts the year three
months earlier as the inexperienced freshmen and sophomores will have had the time
to grow up on the field.
The Ragin’ Cajuns will benefit in a number
of ways from the improved depth defensively. By rotating more players early in the
game, the coaching staff can keep the lineup
fresher and allow the staff to put its best 11
on the field during crunch time.
Special teams were a strength in 2011
and they should be even stronger this year
as every specialist returns.
Gautier To Lead Talented QB Group
The offense is centered around quarterback play and UL is in great hands. Senior
Blaine Gautier returns after a record-setting
season in 2011 while sophomore Terrance
Broadway returns after sitting out 2011 after
his transfer from Houston. The duo gives
the Cajuns a pair of quarterbacks to run the
high-octane attack.
Also on the roster are fifth-year senior
Brady Thomas and junior Riley Saunders,
along with incoming freshmen Brooks Haack
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Sophomore Alonzo Harris rushed for 700 yards
and eight touchdowns in 2011, earning him Sun
Belt Freshman of the Year honors.
and Jalen Nixon, giving UL a deep and talented quarterback unit.
It took Gautier a little while to settle in as
the starting quarterback last fall, but once
he did, the offense took off. A starter 11 of
the 13 games, he attempted a total of just
nine passes in three of the first six contests.
Once settled in, Gautier averaged 306.0 yards
passing with 17 touchdowns in the last seven
games, including 470 yards and three scores
in the New Orleans Bowl win.
Gautier ended the year setting UL singleseason records for passing yards (2,958),
touchdowns (23), completion percentage
(.628), passing efficiency (153.60), total offense (3,444) and touchdowns responsible
for (26). He led the Sun Belt and ranked 16th
nationally in passing efficiency, throwing just
six interceptions in 344 pass attempts, and
became the only thrower in school history
to have more than one 400-yard game (419
vs. WKU, 470 vs. SDSU).
Broadway will be more than the quarterback in waiting this fall with Hudspeth
insisting that the sophomore will get snaps
in every game. He was rated as the fifth-best
dual threat quarterback in the nation as a
high school senior and made his on-field
debut at UL during the annual Red & White
Spring game, going 10-for-18 for 184 yards
and two scores in leading the White team to
a victory.
Improved Running Game A 2012 Goal
After UL ranked 88th in the country last
fall in rushing with an average of 125.2 yards
per game, Hudspeth made improving the
productivity of the running game a focal
point during spring drills. A trio of backs
– sophomore Alonzo Harris and redshirt
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freshmen Torrey Pierce and Montrel Carter –
emerged from spring practice as the leading
candidates to share the playing time.
When you factor in redshirt freshman
Effrem Reed, who was unable to take part
in contact during spring practice because
of a shoulder injury, the Ragin’ Cajuns will
field one of the youngest backfields in the
country.
Despite the youth of the group, Hudspeth did not hesitate in moving Qyendarius
Griffin, who gained 210 yards with three
touchdowns last year to be the second most
productive running back, to linebacker.
Harris is the veteran of the backfield,
owning the best size at 6-1, 205 pounds. He
earned Sun Belt Conference Freshman of the
Year honors last fall after rushing 163 times
for 700 yards and eight touchdowns. He
rushed 33 times for a career-high 189 yards
and two touchdowns in the win at Middle
Tennessee, the third-highest total ever by a
UL true-freshman.
Carter checks in at 5-11, 180-pounds and
possesses a combination of running and
receiving skills that can help the Cajuns. He
was an all-state selection as a high school
senior after rushing for 1,529 yards and 15
touchdowns at Cecilia (La.) High.
Pierce showed off his running skills during the spring game, rushing for a game-high
56 yards on nine carries (6.2 ypc). The 5-9,
180-pound back averaged 12.2 yards per
carry during his high school career, playing
on a John Curtis High team that went 49-4
and won two state titles during his tenure.
Reed (5-8, 180 pounds) is the third of the
2011 redshirts in the mix this fall. He gained
1,926 yards and scored 32 touchdowns as a
high school senior to earn first team all-state
honors.
Playing in a young and relatively inexperienced backfield, senior Yobes Walker has
the experience that could help him work his
way into the rotation. The second leading
rusher on the squad in 2010 with 412 yards
on 116 carries, he struggled to find a place
for himself in the spread offense last year,
playing in seven games and carrying seven
times for 16 yards.
Other potential candidates in the backfield include sophomore Marcus Jackson and
redshirt freshman Joey Chapman.
Quantity & Quality At Receiver
The Cajuns couldn’t be in any better position at receiver, where not only do all three
starters from 2011 return, but they have
three other receivers who will push hard to
get on the field.
Seniors Javone Lawson and Harry Peoples
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and junior Darryl Surgent each return as
starters after combining to make 149 catches
for 2,216 yards and 15 touchdowns last year,
making them the top returning trio in the
Sun Belt this season.
The trio will be joined by juniors Brad
Brown and Devin Figaro and sophomores
Jamal Robinson and James Butler to form a
deep and talented unit.
Lawson earned first team All-Sun Belt
honors last year making 63 catches for 1,092
yards and eight touchdowns, ranking him
fourth on the UL season list for catches and
yards and fifth in touchdowns. He had five
100-yard games receiving. He ended the
year by averaging 6.0 catches and 101.4
yards over the last eight games, including a
career-high nine catches for 193 yards and
two scores in the New Orleans Bowl.
Peoples joined the Cajuns last year from
Holmes C.C. and immediately made an
impact, finishing second on the team with
58 catches and 697 yards receiving. He had
two games of 10 or more catches, including career highs for catches (12) and yards
(176) against Florida Atlantic. Like Lawson,
he finished the season playing at his best,
making four or more catches in five of the
last six games.
Surgent is the most experienced of the
group, having played regularly as a reserve in
each of his first two seasons. He led the team
with 18.5 yards per catch in 2011, hauling in
28 passes for 518 yards. He was steady all
season, making at least two receptions in 10
games, owning career bests of four catches
(vs. Troy) and 109 yards (vs. North Texas).
Brown will be a player to watch after making 75 catches for 810 yards in two seasons at
Northwestern State, earning honorable mention all-league mention both years. A former
high school teammate of UL quarterback Terrance Broadway, Brown has the breakaway
speed needed to make an impact.
Robinson gained valuable experience
as a reserve last year, finishing with seven
catches for 77 yards while seeing action in
10 contests.
At 6-4, 205 pounds, Robinson is the
largest of the receivers. He showed strong
development during spring drills, making
three catches for 55 yards in the spring game,
a sign that he could take on a larger role this
fall.
The size of Figaro, who checks in at 6-3,
205 pounds, complements the other receivers well, giving the Cajuns another goodsized target over the middle. He sat out 2011
after playing his first two seasons at Tulane,
where he made 23 catches for 302 yards and
a pair of scores. A sampling of his potential
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impact at UL came in the spring game when
he made a game-high five catches for 47
yards and a touchdown.
Butler, who caught 14 passes for 210
yards as a freshman in 2010, returns after
missing the 2011 season with a knee injury
and could quickly make a place for himself
in the rotation.
Freshmen Brandon Calhoun, Trey Carter
and Adam Savoie will also compete to break
into the deep and talented unit.
Tight End Is A Position In Transition
The one area on offense that was still undecided at the completion of spring practice
is at tight end where first team All-Sun Belt
choice Ladarius Green (51 catches, 606 yards,
8 TDs) has headed to the San Diego Chargers,
taking with him an array of offensive skills
that will be hard to replace.
The Cajuns will head into fall camp with
a trio of candidates at the spot — juniors Ian
Thompson and Jacob Maxwell and sophomore Larry Pettis — each of whom provide
different skills to the position.
Thompson may be the best all-around of
the three, owning the blocking and receiving
skills that would allow him to be on the field
for every down and situation. He played in
every game last year with one start, catching
10 passes for 99 yards.
Maxwell is the superior blocker of the
three, a skill that helped him to see action
in all 13 games last season.
Pettis is the most-skilled receiver of
the group. He caught two passes as a
Senior Javone Lawson caught 63 passes for
1,092 yards in 2011 to become only the fifth
1,000-yard receiver in school history.
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first-year freshman last fall,
but showed considerable
development during spring
drills and should see a larger
playing role this fall.
rotation if they can continue
to show improvement into
the fall. Hagans may be the
best run-stopper of the group
while Ringo uses his size and
speed to apply pressure to the
O-Line Returns Four Starters
quarterback.
The offensive line is back
Onyenekwu (7 tackles, 2.5
almost intact from 2011 with
TFL) and Prater emerged from
four starters returning, seniors
spring drills as the regulars
Leonardo Bates (LT) and Jaron
at defensive end with ComOdom (RT), junior Andre Huminie also factoring into the
val (C) and sophomore Daniel
mix. Onyenekwu can impact
Quave (RG), each of whom
the most as a pass rusher,
played in almost 95-percent
owning the speed to get
of the snaps last season.
around the corner to get to
The quartet combine to
the quarterback. Prater, who
Four of the five starters return from the offensive line unit that started every game
have made 68 career starts,
redshirted last season, is long
together in 2011.
including all 13 games last
and tall and should grow into
Lemelle saw spot action during the year.
season. When you add to
the position.
Sophomore Terry Johnson (6-2, 285), a
the mix likely starter Mykhael Quave at left
Another intriguing possibility is sophotransfer from Northwest Mississippi C.C.,
guard, the Cajuns will have a front line that
more Marvin Martin, who moved over from
joined the team last January and stood out
averages 6-4, 308 pounds.
the offensive line after spring drills. He could
during spring drills. He should be the reserve
Bates (6-5, 296) is the most decorated of
find a place in the rotation as he adjusts to
behind Huval at center.
the linemen, earning second team All-Sun
the position.
The right side of the line features redshirt
Belt honors last year after making the switch
Additional help could be coming from
freshmen Greg Siener (6-4, 280) at guard and
from guard to tackle.
the incoming class that features five defenOctravian Anderson (6-4, 280) at tackle.
Odom (6-6, 330), a three-year letterman
sive linemen, including junior Jalen Fields, a
who leads the line with 21 career starts,
transfer from Georgia Military Institute.
Youth To Be Featured On Defensive Line
shared the team lead by playing all but 11
The youth of the defense is evident on
downs last season.
Linebacker Unit Features Youth & Depth
the defensive line where six of the top eight
Huval (6-1, 290) was the only Sun Belt
The focal point of the defense should be
players, including four of six on the postplayer named to the preseason watch list
at linebacker, where as many as 10 individuspring two-deep, are underclassmen with
for the 2012 Remington Trophy, which is
als will compete for action at the four spots.
the potential for at least one fall newcomer
awarded to the nation’s top center. He made
Le’Marcus Gibson and Jake Molbert return as
also to factor into the rotation.
the switch to center early in He played 925 of
starters to anchor the unit with juniors Justin
The promise comes in the unusual depth
the 936 offensive downs in 2011.
Anderson, Ryan Mosby and Brandon Nash,
on the line, depth that includes better size
Daniel Quave (6-3, 324) was named
sophomores Boris Anyama, Quendarius Grifand speed than the Ragin’ Cajuns featured
the team’s offensive lineman of the year
fin, Trae Johnson and freshman Dominque
a year ago. It is depth that should not only
after leading the team with 36 knock down
Tovell each in the mix coming out of spring
impact the productivity of the unit this seablocks.
practice.
son, but for the next several years as well.
You can hardly call Myhkael Quave the
At least one fall newcomer, junior col The candidates for playing time are selittle brother of Daniel, especially considerlege transfer Delvin Jones, could also work
niors Emeka Onyenekwu, Cordian Hagans,
ing that Myhkael checks in at 6-5, 300. His
himself into the lineup.
Blake Comminie and Ben Duhon, juniors
development during a redshirt season in
After using an average of six players at the
Brandon McCray and Devin Mercier, sopho2011 made him the leading candidate to
four spots last season, look for a more liberal
mores Justin Hamilton, Christian Ringo and
claim the final starting spot on the line and
rotation early in the season that will allow the
Darrell Green and freshmen Chris Prater and
the coaching staff believes that he will be a
group to continue to grow into the powerful
Kevon Foster.
fixture on the line for the next four years.
unit that it has the potential to be.
Hamilton (8 tackles, 2 sacks in 2011) and
The only question going into the year is
Molbert, who is the second-leading
McCray (6 tackles) should share the snaps at
how quickly will the depth develop among
returning tackler for the Ragin’ Cajuns after
nose tackle, giving UL a pair of regulars who
the rest of the unit, which will allow Hudmaking 65 tackles with five TFL and a sack
combine the size and quickness to clog up
speth to use a larger playing rotation and
last season, will be counted on to be one of
the middle and create problems for offensive
keep the starters rested for crunch time.
the defensive leaders this fall. He is slated
lines. Both are coming off of good showings
Sophomore Jarad Martin (6-5, 288) and
to start at one inside spot with Anderson
during spring drills and have a large potential
junior Daniel Lemelle (6-2, 282), are the
(13 tackles), who played outside last year,
for growth in the position.
only two returning reserves from last year
heading into preseason camp as the other
Hagans (18 tackles, 2 TFL) and Ringo
and they are slated to backup left tackle
starter inside.
(19, 2.5) are the leading contenders to play
and guard, respectively. Martin is the most
One intriguing option inside is Griffin,
at defensive tackle, but Green, Foster and
experienced of the reserves, playing in nine
who moved to linebacker after rushing for
Duhon each have the skills to impact the
games and totalling 139 plays last year while
210 yards last season. One of UL’s top special
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teams players last fall (11 tackles), he has all
of the tools to be a big playmaker once he
adjusts to playing again on the defensive
side of the ball.
Gibson (45 tackles), a fifth-year player
who has already earned his degree, takes
over as rover after starting 11 games at inside linebacker last season. He missed the
final two games with a broken ankle, but
came back to have a good showing in spring
practice.
Burrowes, a transfer from Mississippi
Gulf Coast C.C., started spring practice as a
safety but quickly moved to linebacker and
thrived. He capped off a strong spring camp
by making four tackles in the spring game,
earning him the spot behind Gibson on the
two-deep.
Tovell, a redshirt freshman, will begin
preseason camp as the starter at the bandit
spot, a position earned through his hard
work during the off-season. He showed the
ability he had to make plays at the position
when he finished with a game-high six tackles in the spring game.
Johnson came on strong as a true-freshman, starting in four of the 12 games that he
played, finishing with 22 tackles and a pair of
quarterback sacks. He should work his way
into the mix again this fall.
After being used predominantly on special teams a year ago, Nash is another individual who stood out during spring practice
and earned a spot in the playing rotation.
Mosby joined the team in January after
playing at Arizona Western J.C. last year. The
former Kentucky signee was ranked the No.
4 linebacker in Arizona last year.
Senior Brett Baer was a second team All-Sun Belt
choice as both a punter and kicker in 2011.
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Anyama led the special team units with 16
tackles last year and with a year in the Cajuns
system under his belt, could be ready to step
forward and get some playing time.
Two Starters Return In The Secondary
The key to the Cajun defense in 2011 was
the secondary, and with the departure of
two starters, the unit will need to continue
to work hard to regain the cohesiveness that
UL enjoyed last year.
Gone are safety Lionel Stokes, who was
fourth on the team with 76 tackles, and
cornerback Dwight Bentley, a third round
selection by the Detroit Lions in the NFL Draft
after making 71 tackles last year.
Senior cornerbacks Melvin White and
Jemarlous Moten are expected to anchor the
secondary this year. They each started every
game a year ago and are two of the top three
returning tacklers.
Moten, the team’s defensive newcomer of
the year in 2011, makes the move from safety
to cornerback after finishing second on the
team with 80 tackles last year and sharing the
team lead with three interceptions, returning
two for touchdowns.
White, an honorable mention All-Sun
Belt pick in 2011, was seventh on the team
with 64 tackles and third with 8.5 tackles-forloss.
Depth at cornerback is present as sophomore Sean Thomas, who made 13 tackles
last season, and redshirt freshman Jevante
Watson, are slated to fill out the rotation.
The Cajuns will have first-time starters at
both safety spots in 2012 with sophomore
Darius Barksdale, a transfer from Jacksonville
State, and senior Rodney Gillis, who made
nine tackles in 11 games last year, serving as
the leading candidates to claim the starting
spots.
Sophomore Trevence Patt and redshirt
freshman Dexter Aucoin are the leading
candidates to serve as the primary reserves
though more depth can come from the incoming class of recruits.
Cajuns Should Excel On Special Teams
Games are won and lost on special teams
and the 2011 season showed that the UL special teams were some of the best around.
That should not change in 2012 as every
specialist is back.
Leading the charge will be senior Brett
Baer, who earned second team All-Sun Belt
honors as both a punter and kicker last
year.
Baer, who is on a pace to end his career
as the most accurate kicker in NCAA history,
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Senior cornerback Jemarlous Moten leads all
returners with 80 tackles in 2011.
ing a career-long 50-yard kick as time expired
that gave the Cajuns a 32-30 win in the New
Orleans Bowl. He set a school record for
points by a kicker with 100 and will begin
2012 having made 11 straight field goal attempts, three short of the UL school record.
As a punter, Baer averaged 40.3 yards on
79 kicks, having 27 kicks downed inside the
20 with just five touchbacks.
Waiting in the wings is sophomore Carlos
Alvarez, who is more than ready to take over
any of the kicking chores if needed. He came
on late in 2011 to handle kickoffs, owning an
impressive 63.2 average on 15 kicks.
Sophomore Hunter Stover returns after
missing the final five games of 2012 with a
knee injury. Before being hurt, he kicked off
47 times for a team-best 60.3 yard average.
Baer will have familiar surroundings this
year as longsnapper Matt Rosenbalm and
holder Brady Thomas both return, giving UL
some continuity that should help to keep the
special team’s efficiency high.
One byproduct of UL’s strong receiving
corps is a plethora of solid punt and kick
returners. Seniors Javone Lawson and Darryl
Surgent handled most of the returns last year
and could do so again this fall.
Surgent returned 27 punts for 323 yards
to lead the Sun Belt with a 12.0 average. He
also brought back 37 kickoffs for 774 yards
and a team-best 20.9 average last year.
Lawson was used as the other deep man
on returns, averaging 20.3 yards on 13 kickoff
returns.
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2012 Football roster
Name....................................Pos
Tyren Alexander......................... LB
La Marcus Allen..........................WR
Carlos Alvarez................................K
Justin Anderson......................... LB
Octravian Anderson.................. OL
Boris Anyama.............................. LB
Dexter Aucoin............................. CB
Brett Baer......................................K/P
Darius Barksdale...........................S
Nick Barnfield.............................. LB
Leonardo Bates........................... OL
Darrien Batiste............................ DL
Zach Bourque..............................WR
Terrance Broadway....................QB
John Broussard........................... DS
Bradley Brown.............................WR
Joseph Brunson.......................... OL
Will Burrowes................................S
James Butler................................WR
Brandon Calhoun.......................WR
Montrel Carter............................ RB
Joey Chapman............................ RB
Billy Christian.................................S
Blake Comminie......................... DE
Mitchell Cunningham.............. RB
Zachary DeGrange......................S
Remaine Douglas...................... DL
Ben Duhon................................... DL
Karmichael Dunbar II................ DL
Chris Faber.....................................S
Eric Ferguson............................... CB
Jalen Fields................................... DL
Devin Figaro................................WR
Kevon Foster................................ DL
Kevin Fouquier............................ LB
Blaine Gautier..............................QB
Le’Marcus Gibson....................... LB
Rodney Gillis..................................S
Darrell Green............................... DL
Qyendarius Griffin..................... LB
Jake Guidry.................................. DS
Brooks Haack...............................QB
Cordian Hagans.......................... DL
Justin Hamilton.......................... DL
Alonzo Harris............................... RB
Andrew Hebert............................TE
Christian Hill..................................S
Andre Huval................................. OL
Marcus Jackson.......................... RB
Jared Johnson..............................TE
Terry Johnson.............................. OL
Trae Johnson............................... LB
Delvin Jones................................ LB
Dominick Jones.......................... CB
D’Shaie Landor...........................QB
Javone Lawson...........................WR
Daniel Lemelle............................ OL
Tre’maine Lightfoot................... LB
Jarad Martin................................. DL
U n i v e r s i t y O F LOUI S IANA Ht.
6-1
6-2
5-9
6-2
6-4
6-2
5-9
5-11
6-0
6-3
6-5
6-2
6-0
6-2
6-1
5-10
6-4
6-0
6-2
6-0
5-11
6-1
5-10
6-1
5-10
5-10
6-2
5-11
6-2
6-3
5-11
6-5
6-3
6-4
6-4
6-0
6-0
5-11
6-2
5-11
5-10
6-1
6-5
6-3
6-1
6-2
5-11
6-1
5-11
6-7
6-2
6-1
6-5
5-11
6-0
6-1
6-2
6-1
6-5
Wt.
200
195
195
235
280
210
180
182
200
230
296
245
172
205
206
180
300
200
205
200
180
219
175
245
215
180
275
260
320
178
171
280
205
300
210
212
205
186
280
235
220
190
280
330
220
212
200
290
210
200
285
225
230
187
170
183
282
210
288
Class
Elig. Exp.
Fr.
HS
Fr.
HS
So.
1L
Jr.
2L
Fr.
1sq
So.
1L
Fr.
1sq
Sr.
3L
So.
TR
Jr.
1L
Sr.
2L
Fr.
HS
So.
1L
So.
TR
So.
1L
Jr.
TR
Fr.
HS
Jr.
JC
So.
1L
Fr.
1sq
Fr.
1sq
Fr.
1sq
So.
1sq
Sr.
1sq
Fr.
HS
Fr.
1sq
Fr.
HS
Sr.
1L
Fr.
HS
So.
2sq
Jr.
1sq
Jr.
HS
Jr.
1sq
Fr.
1sq
Fr.
HS
Sr.
3L
Sr.
2L
Sr.
1L
So.
2sq
So.
1L
Fr.
1sq
Fr.
HS
Sr.
1L
So.
1L
So.
1L
Jr.
2L
Fr.
HS
Jr.
2L
Fr.
1sq
Fr.
HS
So.
JC
So.
1L
Jr.
JC
Fr.
HS
Fr.
HS
Sr.
3L
Jr.
1L
Fr.
HS
So.
1L
Hometown....................High School/Previous School
Breaux Bridge, La............. Breaux Bridge
New Iberia, La.................... New Iberia Senior
Baldwin, La......................... West St. Mary
Foley, Ala............................. Foley
Shreveport, La................... Evangel Christian Academy
Stafford, Texas................... Stafford
Patterson, La...................... Patterson
Brandon, Miss.................... Brandon
Batesville, Miss.................. Hargrave Military Acad. (Jacksonsville St.)
Destrehan, La.................... Destrehan
New Orleans, La................ L.W. Higgins
Geismar, La......................... Dutchtown
Abbeville, La...................... North Vermilion
Baton Rouge, La............... Capitol (Houston)
Lafayette, La....................... Lafayette
Baton Rouge, La............... Capitol (Northwestern State)
Ruston, La........................... Ruston
Perkinston, Miss................ Gautier (Mississippi Gulf Coast CC)
Luling, La............................. Hahnville
Monroe, La......................... Neville (Southern Arkansas)
Cecilia, La............................ Cecilia
Katy, Texas.......................... Katy
Sulphur, La.......................... St. Louis
Edgard, La........................... West St. John (Mississippi Delta CC)
Pontotoc, Miss................... North Pontotoc
New Orleans, La................ St. Augustine
Parkman, Fla...................... Stoneman Douglas
Slidell, La............................. Salmen
Prior Lake, Minn................ Prior Lake
Lafayette, La....................... Teurlings Catholic
Arlington, Texas................ Sam Houston (Oklahoma Panhandle CC)
Dalton, Ga,.......................... Georgia Military Institute
Lafayette, La....................... Lafayette (Tulane)
New Orleans, La................ Warren Easton
Lafayette, La....................... Comeaux
Edgard, La........................... Lutcher
Starkville, Miss................... Harrison Central (Miss. Gulf Coast CC)
Fort Lauderdale, Fla........ St. Thomas Aquinas
Austin, Texas...................... Austin
Batesville, Miss.................. South Panola
Carencro, La....................... Carencro
Katy, Texas.......................... Katy
Snellville, Ga....................... Northview (Louisiana State)
Natchez, Miss..................... Natchez
Gadsden, Ala..................... Gadsden City
Homestead, Fla................. South Dade Senior
Scott, La............................... St. Thomas More
Goshen, Ala........................ Goshen
Minden, La.......................... Minden
Oxford, Miss....................... Oxford (Northwest Mississippi CC)
Mendenhall, Miss............. Mendenhall
Miami, Fla............................ Palmetto (Coffeyville CC)
New Orleans, La................ Helen Cox
Beaumont, Texas.............. Ozen
Patterson, La...................... Patterson
Harvey, La........................... West Jefferson
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2012 FootbALL roster
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66
86
96
59
25
2
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76
45
33
9
79
10
41
57
67
70
31
92
15
73
49
56
19
80
69
43
63
95
87
65
37
13
24
85
52
26
18
22
90
27
Name....................................Pos
Marvin Martin............................. DL
Jacob Maxwell.............................TE
Brandon McCray......................... DL
Jake Molbert................................ LB
Chris Morgan...............................DB
Tyler Morvant..............................DB
Jemarlous Moten....................... CB
Brandon Nash............................. LB
Jalen Nixon...................................QB
Jaron Odom................................. OL
Emeka Onyenekwu................... DE
Lance Pace....................................WR
O’Neil Parker..................................S
Trevence Patt............................... CB
Harry Peoples..............................WR
Evyn Perry..................................... OL
Larry Pettis....................................TE
Torrey Pierce................................ RB
Chris Prater................................... DE
Daniel Quave............................... OL
Mykhael Quave........................... OL
Jamal Rainey..................................S
Effrem Reed................................. RB
Al-Damion Riles..........................DB
Christian Ringo........................... DL
Jamal Robinson..........................WR
Ethan Rosenbalm....................... OL
Matt Rosenbalm......................... DS
Christian Sager........................... LB
Riley Saunders............................QB
Adam Savoie................................WR
Travis Shinn....................................K
Greg Siener.................................. OL
Thomas Singleton......................TE
Rodney Smith.............................. LB
Jeremy Sparks............................. OL
Hunter Stover................................K
Darryl Surgent.............................WR
Zach Tarver................................... OL
Hunter Thibodaux.......................S Brady Thomas.............................QB
Sean Thomas............................... CB
Ian Thompson..............................TE
Dominique Tovell....................... LB
Yobes Walker............................... RB
Jevante Watson.......................... CB
Melvin White............................... CB
Blain Winston.............................. DL
T.J. Worthy....................................WR
Ht.
6-3
6-4
6-5
6-1
6-0
5-11
5-11
5-11
6-2
6-6
6-3
5-9
5-11
6-0
5-10
6-2
6-4
5-9
6-5
6-3
6-5
5-11
5-8
5-11
6-1
6-4
6-7
6-2
6-0
6-0
5-7
5-9
6-4
6-3
6-4
6-5
6-1
6-0
6-4
5-8
6-3
5-10
6-4
6-3
5-11
5-10
6-3
6-4
6-2
Wt.
294
230
300
225
189
175
175
225
230
330
250
175
170
185
180
280
250
180
260
324
300
185
180
215
285
205
315
225
220
200
158
153
280
250
210
280
205
195
280
195
184
175
234
235
195
175
191
230
190
Class
Elig. Exp.
So.
1L
Jr.
2L
Jr.
2L
So.
1L
Fr.
HS
Fr.
1sq
Sr.
1L
Jr.
2L
Fr.
HS
Sr.
3L
Sr.
3L
Fr.
HS
Fr.
1sq
So.
1L
Sr.
1L
Jr.
1sq
So.
1L
Fr.
1sq
Fr.
1sq
So.
1L
Fr.
1sq
Fr.
1sq
Fr.
1sq
Fr.
HS
So.
1L
So.
1L
Fr.
HS
Sr.
2L
So.
2sq
Jr.
1sq
Fr.
1sq
Fr.
1sq
Fr.
1sq
Fr.
HS
Fr,
HS
Fr.
HS
So.
1L
Jr.
2L
Fr.
HS
Jr.
1L
Sr.
1L
So.
1L
Jr.
2L
Fr.
1sq
Sr.
3L
Fr.
1sq
Sr.
3L
Fr.
HS
Fr.
TR
Hometown....................High School/Previous School
Sorrento, La........................ St. Amant
Pearl River, La.................... Pearl River
Merritt Island, Fla............. Merritt Island
Rayne, La............................. Notre Dame
Baton Rouge, La............... Catholic
Sugar Land, Texas............ Stephen F. Austin
Leland, Miss........................ Leland (Mississippi Delta CC)
Baton Rouge, La............... Redemptorist
Lafayette, La....................... Carencro
Carver Ranches, Fla......... Boyd Anderson
New Orleans, La................ McKinley
Lumberton, Texas............ Lumberton
Carencro, La....................... Carencro
Lafayette, La....................... Breaux Bridge
Winona, Miss...................... Winona Secondary (Holmes CC)
Grapevine, Texas.............. Grapevine (Cisco College)
Oxford, Miss....................... Oxford
River Ridge, La................... John Curtis
Starkville, Miss................... Starkville
Gautier, Miss...................... Gautier
Gautier, Miss...................... Gautier
Opelousas, La.................... Opelousas
Geismar, La......................... Dutchtown
Mandeville, La................... Lakeshore
Jackson, Miss..................... Forest Hill
Slidell, La............................. Salmen
Cumming, Ga.................... Buford
Cumming, Ga.................... Forsyth Central
Monroe, La......................... St. Frederick
Oxford, Miss....................... Oxford HS (Mississippi State)
Lafayette, La....................... Lafayette
Rockwall, Texas................. Rockwall
Mandeville, La................... Mandeville
Baton Rouge, La............... Istrouma
Hallandale Fla.................... Hallandale
Daphne, Ala....................... Daphne
Abbeville, La...................... Notre Dame
Alexandria, La.................... Alexandria
Monroe, La......................... Ouachita Christian
Lafayette, La....................... Acadiana
Aledo, Texas....................... Aledo
Kernersville, N.C................ East Forsyth
Columbia, Miss.................. Columbia
Angleton Texas................. Brazoswood
Bastrop, La.......................... Bastrop
Freeport, Texas.................. Brazosport
Monroe, La......................... Richwood
Gadsden, Ala..................... Gadsden (Mississippi)
KEY: 1L—one letter, 2L—two letters, etc.; HS—high school; JC—junior college; 1sq—one year on squad; TR—transfer from four-year school
Pronunciation Guide (Pro-none-C-A-shun)
Boris Anyama............................ON-Ya-mah
Dexter Aucoin.............................. Oh-kwan
Brett Baer.................................................Bear
Darrien Batiste................................ Ba-teest
Blake Comminie.....................Ka-Ma-knee
Zachary DeGrange.... Rhymes with Range
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Ben Duhon.....................................Due-hon
Kevin Fouquier............................ Foo-kway
Blaine Gautier............................... Go-tchay
Qyendarius Griffin.........Kwen-dare-e-us
Andrew Hebert................................. A-Bear
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Andre Huvall.................................. Hew-vall
Jake Molbert...............................Mole-bear
Emeka Onyenekwu..... on-yen-eh-kwoo
Adam Savoie...................................Sav-wah
Hunter Thibodaux......................Tib-o-doe
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2
3
4
5
6
7
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9
10
11
13
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17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
Name
Pos
Jemarlous Moten......CB
Montrel Carter...........RB
Javone Lawson........ WR
Darius Barksdale..........S
Qyendarius Griffin.... LB
Delvin Jones............... LB
Terrance Broadway... QB
Harry Peoples........... WR
Larry Pettis.................. TE
James Butler............. WR
Brady Thomas........... QB
Jamal Robinson....... WR
Brooks Haack............. QB
Blaine Gautier........... QB
Jevante Watson.........CB
Riley Saunders.......... QB
Will Burrowes................S
Rodney Gillis..................S
Melvin White..............CB
Dexter Aucoin............CB
Sean Thomas..............CB
Chris Morgan............. DB
Yobes Walker..............RB
T.J. Worthy................. WR
Marcus Jackson.........RB
Tyren Alexander........ LB
Le’Marcus Gibson..... LB
No
31
33
34
35
36
37
38
40
41
43
44
45
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47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
61
Name
Pos
Effrem Reed................RB
Trevence Patt..............CB
Justin Anderson........ LB
Boris Anyama............. LB
Mitchell Cunningham....RB
Hunter Thibodaux.......S
Trae Johnson.............. LB
Brett Baer................... K/P
Torrey Pierce...............RB
Thomas Singleton.... TE
Kevin Fouquier.......... LB
Emeka Onyenekwu... DE
Alonzo Harris..............RB
Blake Comminie....... DE
Joey Chapman...........RB
Matt Rosenbalm....... DS
Jake Guidry................ DS
Tre’maine Lightfoot.... LB
Dominique Tovell..... LB
Remaine Douglas.....DL
Kevon Foster...............DL
Brandon Nash............ LB
Christian Sager.......... LB
Chris Prater................. DE
Nick Barnfield............. LB
Jake Molbert............... LB
Joseph Brunson........ OL
No
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
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80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
90
Name
Pos
Jarad Martin................DL
Jeremy Sparks........... OL
Ben Duhon..................DL
Zach Tarver................. OL
Marvin Martin............DL
Daniel Quave............. OL
Octravian Anderson.... OL
Greg Siener................ OL
Mykhael Quave......... OL
Andre Huval............... OL
Leonardo Bates......... OL
Ethan Rosenbalm.... OL
Justin Hamilton.........DL
Terry Johnson............ OL
Jaron Odom............... OL
Daniel Lemelle.......... OL
Evyn Perry.................. OL
Adam Savoie............ WR
Bradley Brown.......... WR
John Broussard......... DS
Jared Johnson............ TE
Devin Figaro............. WR
Ian Thompson............ TE
Jacob Maxwell........... TE
Darryl Surgent......... WR
Andrew Hebert.......... TE
Blain Winston.............DL
No
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92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
Name
Pos
Carlos Alvarez.............. K
Christian Ringo..........DL
Cordian Hagans.........DL
Karmichael Dunbar II...DL
Hunter Stover............... K
Brandon McCray.......DL
Jalen Fields..................DL
Darrell Green..............DL
Darrien Batiste...........DL
La Marcus Allen....... WR
Zach Bourque.......... WR
Brandon Calhoun... WR
Billy Christian................S
Zachary DeGrange......S
Chris Faber.....................S
Eric Ferguson..............CB
Christian Hill..................S
Dominick Jones.........CB
D’Shaie Landor......... QB
Tyler Morvant............ DB
Jalen Nixon................ QB
Lance Pace................ WR
O’Neil Parker..................S
Jamal Rainey.................S
Al-Damion Riles........ DB
Travis Shinn................... K
Rodney Smith............ LB
2012 Preseason Depth Chart
O F F E N S E
Left Tackle
Left Guard
Center
Right Guard
Right Tackle
Tight End
LEONARDO BATES (Sr-2L) Mykhael Quave (RFr-1sq) ANDRE HUVAL (Jr-2L)
DANIEL QUAVE (So-1L)
JARON ODOM (Jr-3L)
Ian Thompson (Jr-2L)
Jarad Martin (So-1L)
Daniel Lemelle (Jr-1L)
Terry Johnson (So-JC)
Greg Siener (RFr-1sq) Octravian Anderson (RFr-1sq) Jacob Maxwell (Jr-2L)
Larry Pettis (So-1L)
Wide Receiver (X)
Wide Receiver (H)
Quarterback
JAVONE LAWSON (Sr-3L) HARRY PEOPLES (Sr-1L)
BLAINE GAUTIER (Sr-3L)
Jamal Robinson (So-1L)
Bradley Brown (Jr-1sq) Terrance Broadway (So-1sq)
James Butler (So-1L)
Running Back
ALONZO HARRIS (So-1L)
Montrel Carter (RFr-1sq)
Torrey Pierce (RFr-1sq)
D E F E N S E
Defensive End
Emeka Onyenekwu (Sr-3L)
Chris Prater (Fr-1sq)
Nose Tackle
Justin Hamilton (So-1L)
Brandon McCray (Jr-2L)
Bandit
Dominique Tovell (RFr-1sq)
Boris Anyama (So-1sq)
Inside Linebacker
JAKE MOLBERT (SO-1L)
Brandon Nash (Jr-2L)
Cornerback
MELVIN WHITE (Sr-3L)
Jevante Watson (RFr-1sq)
Strong Safety
Darius Barksdale (So-TR)
Dexter Aucoin (RFr-1sq)
SPECIAL TEAMS
Defensive Tackle
Cordian Hagans (Sr-1L)
Christian Ringo (So-1L)
Inside Linebacker
Rover
Justin Anderson (Jr-2L)
LE’MARCUS GIBSON (Sr-2L)
Qyendarius Griffin (So-1sq)
Will Burrowes (Jr-JC)
Free Safety
Rodney Gillis (Sr-1L)
Trevance Patt (So-1L)
Cornerback
JEMARLOUS MOTEN (Sr-1L)
Sean Thomas (So-1L)
U n i v e r s i t y O F LOUI S IANA Field Goal & Kickoff
BRETT BAER (Sr-3L)
Carlos Alvarez (So-1L)
Punter
BRETT BAER (Sr-3L)
Carlos Alvarez (So-1L)
Holder
BRADY THOMAS (Sr-1L)
Riley Saunders (Jr-1sq)
Long Snaps
MATT ROSENBALM (Sr-2L) or
John Broussard (So-1L)
RETURNING STARTERS IN CAPS
8
Wide Receiver (Y)
DARYL SURGENT (Jr-2L)
Devin Figaro (Jr-1sq)
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CARLOS ALVAREZ
5-9
195
So.K
Baldwin, La.
West St. Mary H.S.
2011 (Freshman): Saw action in three games, handling the kickoff chores against La.Monroe (11/5), at Arizona (11/26) and vs. San Diego State in the New Orleans Bowl. . .
received chance to play when Hunter Stover was injured and made the most of it, owning a
team-best 63.2 average on 15 kickoffs with one touchback. . . best game came at Arizona
where he averaged 66.8 yards on five kickoffs. . . earned first letter.
High School: Three-time first team all-district choice at West St. Mary High, playing for
coach Ryan Antoine. . . was six-for 12 on field goal attempts, all from at least 45 yards, and
made all of his 40 extra-point attempts as a senior. . . recorded touchbacks on 88.9 percent
of kickoffs (32-of-36). . . career-long field goal was 50 yards. . . also punted and played
fullback, averaging 40 yards per punt as a senior. . . rated a two-star prospect by Scout.com,
the nation’s 44th-best kicker by KohlsKicking.com and 52nd by ESPN.com’s Scouts, Inc. . . in
summer 2010, finished Top 30 in kickoffs and field goals out of 145 of his peers at the Kohl’s
National Invitational Scholarship Camp in Wisconsin.
Personal: Born Nov. 22, 1992. . . son of Wilfredo and Elodie Alvarez. . . has one brother
(Henry) and two sisters (Maria & Theresa). . . exercise science major.
Year
2011
Totals
No
15
15
Alvarez’s Career Kickoff Statistics
Yds
Avg.
TB
948
63.2
1
948
63.2
1
JUSTIN ANDERSON
6-2
235
Jr.LB
Foley, Ala.
Foley H.S.
OB
0
0
Personal: Born Jan. 16, 1991 in Foley, Ala. . . . son of Michael and Brandie Anderson. . . has
four brothers (Bax, Cody, Tyler & Beck). . . general studies major.
Year G
2010 8
2011 9
Totals 17
Anderson’s Career Statistics
Solo Asst Total TFL-Yd Sac-Yd Int FR-FF
7
1
8
0-0
0-0 0-0 0-0
11 2
13
1-6
0-0 0-0 0-0
18
3
21
1-6
0-0 0-0 0-0
OCTRAVIAN
ANDERSON
PBU
1
0
1
68
6-4
280
Fr.OL
Shreveport, La.
Evangel Christian Academy
2011 (Redshirt): Sat out the season as a redshirt while gaining experience.
High School: First team all-state choice as a senior at Evangel Christian Academy, playing
for coach Philip Deas. . . helped team to a 12-2 record and the Louisiana Class 2A state title
as a senior. . . also played on state championship team as a junior. . . played in the Max
Emfinger All-American Classic. . . rated two-star prospect by Rivals.com.
Personal: Born Jan. 27, 1993 in Shreveport, La. . . . son of Charles Pennington and Brenda
Blake. . . has two brothers (Terrance Anderson & Robert Blake) and one sister (Shamekia
Anderson). . . criminal justice major.
BORIS ANYAMA
34
2011 (Sophomore): Worked his way into the starting lineup late in the season, starting
the regular season finale at Arizona (11/26) and the New Orleans Bowl . . . played in nine
games with two starts, ending the year with 11 solo and 13 total tackles. . . saw little action
early in the year, but broke into rotation at Middle Tennessee (10/29), making three tackles.
. . added three tackles at Arkansas State (11/12). . . capped year with a five-tackle effort vs.
San Diego State, including his only tackle for loss of the year. . . earned second letter.
2010 (Redshirt): Appeared in 10 games at defensive end. . . missed first two games recovering from a broken leg suffered during spring drills. . . first career start came at Florida
Atlantic (Nov. 13). . . posted a season-high four tackles vs. Middle Tennessee and vs. FIU. . .
garnered first career sack at Troy. . . had a
tackle-for-loss at North Texas, at Troy and at
Ole Miss, while sharing a TFL vs. Middle
Tennessee.
2009 (Freshman): Redshirted after rehabbing from a broken leg during spring drills. . .
was a member of the Sun Belt Honor Roll.
High School: Garnered all-state recognition
as a senior at Foley High, playing for coach
Todd Watson. . . also earned all-county and
all-region recognition after making 80 tackles
with 16 sacks as a senior to lead team to the
state playoffs. . . selected to play in the
Mississippi-Alabama All-Star Game.
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2012 player bIOGRAPHIES
6-2
210
So.LB
Stafford, Texas
Stafford H.S.
35
2011 (Freshman): Saw action in 11
games playing mostly on special teams,
missing only the FIU contest (10/1). . . led
the special teams with 16 (12 solo). . .
made two or more tackles five times. . .
made a career-best four solo stops with a
forced fumble, all coming on special
teams, in the New Orleans Bowl win over
San Diego State. . . earned first letter.
2010 (Redshirt): Redshirted as a member of the receiving unit. . . named to the
Sun Belt Conference Commissioner’s List.
High School: Earned three letters in
football and track and two letters in
basketball. . . played quarterback, running back, linebacker and defensive back. . . earned 2009 First Team All-District 26-3A honors at running back and second team accolades at defensive back
Personal: Born Sept. 13, 1991 in Houston, Texas. . . son of Callistus and Augusta Anyama. .
. is one of five children having three brothers (Best, Shelter & Easy) and one sister (Ivory). . .
is a member of the Dean’s List at UL. . . biology major.
Anyama’s Career Statistics
Year G Solo Asst Total TFL-Yd Sac-Yd
2011 11 12 4
16
0-0
0-0
Totals 11 12
4
16
0-0
0-0
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Int FR-FF
0 0-1
0
0-1
PBU
0
0
2012 player biographies
DEXTER AUCOIN
5-9
180
Fr.
CB
Patterson, La.
Patterson H.S.
23
2011 (Redshirt): Sat out the season as a redshirt, adding size and strength in the weight
room and adjusting to the collegiate game.
High School: Rated three-star prospect by Rivals.com. . . rated Top 40 prospect in Louisiana
by Rivals.com. . . Class 3A All-State performer as a senior, helped Patterson to a 12-3 record,
including an undefeated record in District 6-3A and an appearance in the Louisiana 3A
championship game. . . posted 38 tackles and grabbed six interceptions, returning four for
touchdowns in 2010.
Personal: Born July 16, 1992. . . is the son of Melissa Aucoin. . . has two brothers (Erik Carter
& Sean Stewart) and two sisters (Shanquille Thomas & Catherin Stout). . . criminal justice
major.
BRETT BAER
5-11
182
Sr.K/P
Brandon, Miss.
Brandon H.S.
40
Record Book: Enters season having made 11 straight field goal attempts, three short of
Mike Shafer’s school record, which was set in 1994. . . his 18 field goals were the secondhighest single season total in school history, one short of the record of 19 by John Roveto in
1977. . . his 46 extra points were also second best, four short of the record of 50 by Drew
Edmiston in 2008. . . his team-leading 100 points in 2011 were the most by a UL kicker and
third-best overall, trailing the record 114 by Tyrell Fenroy (2008) and Brian Mitchell (1988).
. . it bested the old record of 81 points by Roveto in 1977. . . owns a career field goal percentage of .926 (25-27) and would rank among all-time NCAA leaders but is short of the required
minimum of 45 attempts (record is 43-49, .878 by Bobby Raymond, Florida, 1983-84). . . is
seven-for-nine in onside kick attempts, recovering four himself.
2011 (Junior): Semi-finalist for the Lou Groza Award, which is presented to the nation’s top
kicker, after going 18-for-20 in field goal attempts and 46-for-50 on PAT efforts. . . also
earned second team All-Sun Belt honors as both a kicker and punter and second team AllLouisiana by the LSWA. . . tabbed the team’s special teams MVP. . . named the LSWA Special
Teams Player of the Week after wins over Nicholls State (9/17) and Florida Atlantic (10/1). .
. led the nation in field goal accuracy (10 or more attempts) at .900. . . punted 79 times for
3,185 yards and a 40.3 yard average, owning 12 kicks of 50 yards or better. . . had 27 punts
downed inside the 20, 12 inside the 10 and nine inside the five with just five touchbacks. . .
was four-for-four on onside kick attempts with UL recovering efforts vs. Troy, La.-Monroe,
Arizona and San Diego State. . . connected on a career-long 50-yard field goal as time
expired to give UL a 32-30 win over San Diego State in the New Orleans Bowl. . . named Sun
Belt Conference Special Teams Player of the Week three times during the year. . . the first
came after he broke a 34-34 tie against Florida Atlantic (10/1) by making a 37-yard field goal
with no time left to give the Ragin’ Cajuns the win. . . received second honor on Nov. 7 after
converting an onside kick late in the fourth quarter that led to the game-winning touchdown in a 36-35 win over La.-Monroe. . . closed regular season with his third award after
making a 20-yard field goal and averaging 47.6 yards on five punts at Arizona (11/26). . .
only missed field goals came in the third quarter vs. FAU, going wide left from 48 yards and
hitting the left upright from 25 yards. . . earned third letter.
2010 (Sophomore): Began season as backup kicker, then assumed starting role in fifth
game. . . was perfect on field goals (7-7) and extra points (23-23). . . only kicker in the Sun
Belt perfect on field goal attempts. . . season-long effort of 42 yards came vs. Troy in his first
career attempt. . . did not attempt more than one field goal in a game until the season
10 U n i v e r s i t y O F LOUI S IANA finale, making three at La.-Monroe. . . kicked
just one field goal at home, a 25-yarder vs. FIU.
. . was the primary kickoff specialist for the
second straight season. . . was three-for-five in
onside kick attempts. . . made six tackles,
including two vs. ASU. . . named Sun Belt
Conference Special Teams Player of the Week
following the Ohio game after scoring four
extra points and executing two perfect onside
kicks. . . named to the Sun Belt Conference
Honor Roll.
2009 (Freshman): Primary kickoff specialist
all 12 games. . . launched five kickoffs for 318
yards with one touchback in the season finale
vs. Troy (only touchback of the season). . .
totaled 52 kickoffs for 2,895 yards, an average
of 55.7 yards. . . made two tackles. . . named to the Sun Belt Conference Honor Roll.
2008 (Redshirt): Redshirted, did not play.
High School: Was a two-time all-county selection. . . averaged 44.5 yards per punt.
Personal: Born Jan. 30, 1990. . . son of Ron and Dianne Baer. . . has one brother (Brian). . .
exercise science major.
Baer’s Career Punting Statistics
Year
No Yds
Avg.
Long In 20
2011 79 3,185 40.3
60
27
Totals 79 3,185 40.3
60
27
Year FGM-FGA
2010 7-7
2011 18-20
Totals 25-27
Year
2009
2010
2011
Totals
No
52
45
16
113
50+
12
12
Baer’s Career Field Goal Statistics
Pct. 0-29 30-39 40-49 50+
1.000 3-3 3-3 1-1 0-0
.900 8-9 4-4 5-6 1-1
.926 11-12 7-7 6-7 1-1
Baer’s Career Kickoff Statistics
Yds
Avg.
TB
2,895
55.7
1
2,462
54.7
1
782
48.9
0
6,139
54.3
2
LG
42
50
50
OB
0
2
0
2
DARIUS BARKSDALE
6-0
200
So.
S
Batesville, Miss.
Hargrave Military Academy
Jacksonville State Univ.
TB
5
5
BLK
0
0
0
PAT’s
22-23
46-50
68-73
5
2011 (Redshirt): Joined the team during the Spring 2012 semester after transferring from
Jacksonville State. . . originally signed with Mississippi. . . primarily used as a back in high
school, he was moved to the secondary during spring drills.
High School: Parade and U.S. Army All-America selection and 2007 Missisippi Mr. Football
by the Clarion Ledger as a senior at South Panola High, playing for coach Lance Pogue . . . also
earned All-America accolades from SuperPrep EA Sports after setting a Mississippi Class 5A
record with 2, 917 yards rushing and 35 TDs as a senior. . . tabbed as a first team junior AllAmerican honors from EA Sports as a junior in 2007. . . first team all-state by the Clarion
Ledger and the Mississippi Coaches Association as both a junior and senior. . . ranked as the
No. 9 running back in the nation by Rivals.com in 2008. . . helped team to four straight
Mississippi Class 5A state titles at South Panola, never losing a game in high school. . . spent
the 2009 season at Hargrave Military Academy, where he was rated the No. 3 safety in the
nation by Scout.com.
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ZACH BOURQUE
Personal: Born Jan. 3, 1990 in Batesville, Miss. . . . full name is Darius Raymond Barksdale,
but he is known by many as Tig, a nickname he earned as a child. . . is the oldest of four
children, having three sisters (Telissa, Katilyn & Erin). . . general studies major.
NICK BARNFIELD
6-3
230
Jr.LB
Destrehan, La.
Destrehan H.S.
58
2011 (Sophomore): Played in two games as a reserve linebacker and on special teams,
seeing action against La.-Monroe and Troy. . . voted the team’s Brian Mitchell Special Forces
Special Teams Player of the Year. . . earned second letter.
2010 (Freshman): Saw action in four of the final five games of the season on special
teams. . . member of the Sun Belt Conference Honor Roll.
2009 (Redshirt): Redshirted, did not play. . . twice named defensive scout team player of
the week.
High School: Two-year regular as a blocking tight end at Destrehan High, playing for coach
Stephen Robichaux. . . helped team to a 29-0 record during his two seasons, winning two
Class 5A state titles. . . was a reserve on the team that went 15-0 during his junior season
and started on the 14-0 team his senior campaign. . . also ran the mile in track and played
goalkeeper in soccer.
Personal: Born Nov. 19, 1990 in Houston, Texas and also lived in Benton, Ill. . . . son of Scott
and Dana MacCord. . . is the oldest of five children, having two brothers (Josh & Trey) and two
sisters (Rosie and Rylea). . . represents the football team on the UL Student-Athlete Advisory
Committee. . . was active in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in high school . . . is a member of Chi Alpha campus services ministries at UL. . . general exercise science major.
LEONARDO BATES
6-5
296
Sr.OL
New Orleans, La.
L.W. Higgins H.S.
2011 (Freshman): Played in eight games, primarily being used on special teams. . . made
solo tackles vs. FIU and North Texas. . . earned first letter.
2010 (Redshirt): Spent the year adjusting to the collegiate game.
High School: Three-time all-district selection at North Vermilion High, playing for coach
Tommy Byler. . . rushed for 1,101 yards and 14 touchdowns as a senior, adding 70 tackles,
five forced fumbles and three defensive scores to earn first team all-district kudos. . . made
95 tackles with seven sacks and four forced fumbles as a junior. . . second team all-district
pick as both a sophomore and junior. . . earned a total of nine varsity letters, including four
in football, two in both soccer and baseball and one in track. . . named the most outstanding
athlete in the district as a senior when he finished third at the state Class 3A meet in the 400
meters and sixth in the 100 meters. . . tabbed as the most outstanding track athlete in the
parish. . . all-district choice in soccer as a junior and senior, including first team as a senior.
Personal: Born Oct. 15, 1992 in Lafayette, La. . . . son of Bryan and Sue Bourque. . . has one
brother (Alex) and one sister (Olivia). . . insurance and risk management major.
Bourque’s Career Statistics
2011 8 2
0
2
0-0
0-0
Totals 8 2
0
2
0-0
0-0
Int FR-FF
0 0-0
0
0-0
TERRANCE BROADWAY
72
2011 (Junior): Second team All-Sun
Belt. . . second team All-Louisiana by
the LSWA. . . made the move to left
tackle after being used mostly at guard
in 2010, starting all 13 games. . .
played 887 of the team’s 936 snaps,
ranking fourth on the team with 19
knockdown blocks. . . earned third letter.
2010 (Sophomore): Appeared in 12
games, starting the first seven at left
guard. . . started at left tackle at FAU
and vs. FIU. . . saw the most snaps of
any offensive player (766), including a
season-high 88 at FAU.
2009 (Freshman): Played in seven games as a reserve offensive lineman. . . saw 47 snaps
(season-high 26 at Nebraska).
Personal: Born Nov. 28, 1989 in New Orleans, La. . . . son of Ernestine Bates. . . has two
brothers (Steafan Horne & Jwann Bates) and one sister (Maria Bates). . . general studies
major.
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6-0
172
So.
WR
Abbeville, La.
North Vermilion H.S.
6-2
205
So.
QB
Baton Rouge, La.
Captiol H.S.
Univ. of Houston
PBU
0
0
8
2011 (Redshirt): Enrolled in class for the 2011 spring semester and sat out the season to
meet NCAA transfer guidelines. . . named to the Sun Belt Conference Commissioner’s List.
Houston: Attended Houston in Fall 2010 and played four games as a true freshman, making
one start. . . came off the bench to complete five-of-eight passes for 84 yards and a TD at
UCLA (Sept. 18). . . started in a 42-34 win over Tulane, completing 19-of-28 passes for 174
yards. . . also had a TD passes vs. Mississippi State (Oct. 9) and at Memphis (Oct. 30).
High School: Rated fifth-best dual threat quarterback in the nation by Rivals.com in 200910 and 11th best player in Louisiana by Rivals.com. . . ranked as the No. 60 athlete in the
nation by ESPN. . . first team all-state quarterback and first team all-district selection at
Capitol High in Baton Rouge. . . was 135-of-221 for 2,140 yards with 20 touchdowns as a
senior. . . finished an injury-plagued junior season with 1,257 yards passing, 12 touchdowns
and five interceptions, adding 500 yards rushing and another four scores. . . was an honorable mention all-state, all-metro and all-district selection as a sophomore.
Personal: Born April 16, 1992 in Baton Rouge, La. . . . son of Connie Richerson . . has one
sister (Mariah). . . has an infant son, Terrance Joseph Broadway II. . . played in high school
with current UL teammate Bradley Brown. . . sports management major.
Year
2010 *
Totals
Broadway’s Career Statistics
Passing
Rushing
A-C-I
Pct Yds TD Eff Att Yds Avg TD
42-30-1 .714 424 3 151.2 19 72 3.8 0
42-30-1 .714 424 3 151.2 19 72 3.8 0
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JOHN BROUSSARD
6-1
206
So.
DS
Lafayette, La.
Lafayette H.S.
82
2011 (Freshman): Took over the long-snapping chores on both punts and placements in
the final five games of the year. . . was perfect on all 53 long snaps during the year (29 punt
& 24 placements). . . earned first letter.
2010 (Redshirt): Redshirted, did not play. . . named to the Sun Belt Conference
Commissioner’s List.
High School: Lettered twice in football at Lafayette High, playing for coach Mark Barousse.
. .also lettered twice throwing the discus on the track team.
Personal: Born June 14, 1992 in Lafayette, La. . . . son of Gerald and Julie Broussard. . . his
father both played (1979-83) and coached (1986-98 & 2008-10) for the Ragin’ Cajuns. . .
BRADLEY BROWN
5-10
180
Jr.
WR
Baton Rouge, La.
Capitol H.S.
Northwestern State
81
2011 (Redshirt): Joined the team for spring drills after transferring from Northwestern
State. . . sat out the 2011 season as a redshirt to meet NCAA transfer guidelines.
Northwestern State: Honorable mention All-Southland Conference choice as both a
freshman and sophomore. . . two-year starter at wide receiver, making 75 catches for 810
yards and five touchdowns. . . caught at least one pass in all 22 career games. . . had a career
22.2 kickoff return average (44 returns) and a 9.0 punt return average (16 returns). . . led the
team with 48 catches for 454 yards with three touchdowns as a sophomore. . . also returned
15 punts for a 9.2 average and 18 kickoffs for a 22.3 average. . . made six catches for 111
yards including a career-long 49-yard catch at Air Force. . . totaled 27 catches for 356 yards
and two TD’s as a freshman.
High School: District offensive player of the year as a senior at Capitol High, playing for
coach Chadwick Germany. . . four-time all-district choice, earning second team as both a
freshman and sophomore and first team as a junior and senior. . . caught passes totaling
3,536 yards with 33 TDs in high school. . . also had three TD’s passing, four rushing and one
on a fumble return. . . caught passes totaling 916 yards with eight touchdowns as a senior. .
. played defensively as a cornerback, making 37 tackles with one interception. . . had 1,300
receiving yards and 12 TD’s as a junior, earning all-state and all-city kudos. . . had 780 yards
receiving and seven scores as a sophomore and 540 yards and six TD’s as a freshman.
Personal: Born June 2, 1990 in Plaquemine, La. . . . son of Frank Marquez and Palanza
Brown. . . has one older brother (Labradford) and two younger sisters (Brianna & Brishaye).
. . played in high school with UL teammate Terrance Broadway. . . criminal justice major.
Brown’s Career Receiving Statistics
Year
Rec
Yds
Avg
2009 * 27
356
13.2
2010 * 48
454
9.5
Totals 75
810
10.8
Year
2009 *
2010 *
Totals
Kickoff Returns
Ret
Yds Avg
26 576 22.2
18 402 22.3
44 978 22.2
TD
0
0
0
Ret
1
15
16
TD
1
3
4
Punt Returns
Yds Avg
-4
—
138 9.2
134 8.4
TD
0
0
0
WILL BURROWES
6-0
200
Jr.
S
Perkinston, Miss.
Gautier H.S.
Mississippi Gulf Coast C.C.
20
2011: Joined the team in January and took part in spring drills.
Mississippi Gulf Coast: Helped team to a 10-2 record and a win over Blinn College in the
Mississippi Bowl as a sophomore at Mississippi Gulf Coast, playing for coach Steve Campbell.
. . rated as a three-star prospect by Scout.com. . . ranked the No. 22 recruit in Mississippi. . .
posted 45 tackles, seven pass breakups and three interceptions in 2011. . . played in the
Mississippi Junior College All-State Game.
High School: Two-time all-region choice at Gautier High, playing for coach Arlton Hudson.
. . lettered four times in football, three in both tennis and basketball and once in soccer. . .
received all-region kudos as a senior in tennis.
Personal: Born March 4, 1991 in Virginia Beach, Va. . . . son of Paul and Bobbie Burrowes. .
. is the youngest of three children, having one brother (Sean) and one sister (Serena). . . was
a member of the Beta Club in high school. . . general studies major.
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JAMES BUTLER
6-2
205
So.
WR
Luling, La.
Hahnville H.S.
2011 (Redshirt): Sat
out the season after
suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament in
his left knee during
preseason
camp,
requiring season-ending surgery. . . returned
to take part in limited
drills during spring
practice and is expected to be ready by preseason camp.
2010 (Freshman):
Appeared in 11 games as a reserve wide receiver and on special teams. . . made 14 catches
for 200 yards and a touchdown, ranking ninth on the squad in catches, seventh in yards and
fifth in yards-per-catch (14.3). . . made first three career receptions on consecutive snaps vs.
No. 22 Oklahoma State, the last being a 35-yard TD. . . top game came in the season finale
at La.-Monroe with six catches for 86 yards, including a long of 45.
High School: Three-time letterman in football and track. . . helped Hahnville to the District
6-5A title as a senior, hauling in 65 receptions for 1,060 yards and nine touchdowns. . . also
played safety. . . all-district selection in both 2008 and 2009.
Personal: Born March 4, 1992. . . son of James and Lynette Butler. . . has two sisters (Sade
& Jada). . . psychology major.
Year
2010
Totals
Butler’s Career Statistics
Rec
Yds
Avg
14
200
14.3
14
200
14.3
TD
1
1
* - Stats compiled at Northwestern State
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BRANDON CALHOUN
Personal: Born July 27, 1992 in Katy, Texas. . . son of Bryant and Marcelle Chapman. . . both
of his parents are UL graduates. . . has two older sisters (Christi & Amenda). . . lived in
Aberdeen, Scotland from 1995-2000 and in Cairo, Egypt from 2000-03 before returning to
Katy, Texas. . . was a member of the National Honor Society in high school. . . chemical
engineering major.
6-0
200
Fr.
WR
Monroe, La.
Neville H.S.
Southern Arkansas
BILLY CHRISTIAN
2012 (Spring): Joined the team as a walk-on and took part in spring drills.
Southern Arkansas: Was a member of the football squad for the 2011 season but redshirted, transferring at the end of the spring semester.
High School: Honorable mention all-district choice as both a junior and senior at Neville
High, playing for coach Mickey McCarty. . . helped team to a 13-1 record and the state Class
4A title as a senior in 2009. . . three-year starter and letterman in football. . . also lettered
three times in track, running the 400 meters and 110 meter hurdles.
Personal: Born Feb. 15, 1992 in Monroe, La. . . son of Ron and Ronita Calhoun. . . has two
younger sisters (Melodi & Ahlayna). . . was active on the student council and in the Key Club
in high school. . . general studies major.
MONTREL CARTER
5-11
180
Fr.RB
Cecilia, La.
Cecilia H.S.
3
2011 (Redshirt): Redshirted in order to have the time to adapt to the collegiate game and
get bigger and stronger in the weight room.
High School: Rated three-star prospect by Scout.com and the nation’s 116th-best running
back. . . earned first team All-Acadiana and honorable mention all-state honors as a senior.
. . named district offensive MVP after accounting for 21 touchdowns and nearly 2,400 allpurpose yards. . . rushed for 1,529 yards and 15 scores. . . averaged 43.1 yards on seven punt
returns with three TDs and 16.3 yards on seven kickoff returns with one score. . . first team
all-district selection as a junior in 2009 when he accounted for more than 1,750 all-purpose
yards and 13 TDs. . . rushed for 882 yards and nine touchdowns and caught passes for 224
yards and one TD. . . excelled as a returns specialist, averaging 17.2 yards and a TD on 13 punt
returns (224 yards total) and 37.6 yards and two TDs on 12 kickoff returns (451 yards).
Personal: Born May 14, 1993 in Lafayette, La. . . . son of Marcus Carter and SueAnna
Williams. . . is the oldest of three children, having one brother (Kaleb) and one sister
(Victoria). . . his father played football at UL, lettering in 1993. . . criminal justice major.
JOEY CHAPMAN
6-1
219
Fr.RB
Katy, Texas
Katy H.S.
48
2011 (Redshirt): Joined the team for preseason practice and redshirted as a running
back.
High School: Three-time academic all-district choice at Katy High, playing for coach Gary
Joseph. . . helped team to a 56-6 record during his four seasons, including two state Class 5A
titles. . . squad went 16-0 in his freshman year and 13-3 the following season, winning the
crown each year. . . team finished second in the state after a 14-2 junior campaign and was
13-1 as a senior.
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5-10
175
So.
S
Sulphur, La.
St. Louis Catholic H.S.
2011 (Freshman): Did not see any game action, practicing in the UL secondary. . . lettered
as a member of the UL track team, posting the 11th best throw of the year in the javelin
(197-9).
2010 (Redshirt): Sat out the season as a redshirt. . . finished sixth in the javelin at the Sun
Belt Conference Championships with a throw of 191-11 to earn All-Sun Belt honors. . .
named to the Sun Belt Conference Commissioner’s List in both track and football.
High School: Three-time all-district choice at St. Louis Catholic High, playing for coach
Mike Johns. . . played on both sides of the ball as a senior, seeing action at both quarterback
and safety. . . served as team captain as a senior, helping team to an 8-3 record and the
second round of the state playoffs. . . earned a total of 11 letters in high school, including
four each in football and golf, two in track and one in soccer. . . two-time all-district pick in
track, competing in the javelin and 300 hurdles. . . played goalie on the soccer team as a
freshman.
Personal: Born Dec. 9, 1990 in Lake Charles, La. . . . son of Wendell Christian and Valerie
McCullough. . . has one older sister (Melissa). . . has been a member of the Dean’s List every
semester at UL. . . is active in the Kinesiology Professional Association, the Student Alumni
Association and Kappa Sigma fraternity at UL. . . is a member of the Dean’s List and
President’s List. . . health promotion and wellness major.
BLAKE COMMINIE
6-1
245
Sr.
DE
Edgard, La.
West St. John H.S.
Mississippi Delta C.C.
47
2011: Enrolled in class for spring semester and did not see any action.
Junior College: Posted 30 tackles, 11 sacks, four fumble recoveries and two forced fumbles
in 2010 at Mississippi Delta C.C., his first season at defensive end. . . named second team
all-state during his sophomore season. . . played outside linebacker in 2009. . . sat out 2008
season, taking a redshirt at Fort Scott (Kan.) Community College.
High School: Was the Class 1A Most Outstanding Defensive Player during senior year at
West St. John High, playing for coach Laury Dupont. . . all-district choice in basketball during
the 2006-2007 and 2007-08 seasons and placed first in the discus throw at the 2008 state
track meet.
Personal: Born March 23, 1990 in Metarie, La. . . . son of Brenda Valentine. . . has one
brother (Arlanda). . . general studies major.
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ZACHARY DeGRANGE
CHRIS FABER
5-10
180
Fr.
S
New Orleans, La.
St. Augustine H.S.
6-3
178
So.
S
Lafayette, La.
Teurlings Catholic H.S.
2011 (Redshirt): Made the team as a walk-on and took part in preseason camp. . . redshirted during the season as a member of the secondary.
High School: First team all-district and first team all-metro choice as a senior at St.
Augustine High, playing for coach David Johnson. . . helped team to a 10-3 record, reaching
the quarterfinals of the state tourney. . . also lettered twice in baseball.
Personal: Born Sept. 16, 1992 in New Orleans, La. . . . son of Drake and Lucinda DeGrange.
. . has one brother (Daniel) and one sister (Maddie). . . was a member of the Honor Roll as a
junior in high school. . . enjoys salt water fishing. . . criminal justice major.
BEN DUHON
5-11
260
Sr.
DL
Slidell, La.
Salmen H.S.
64
2011 (Junior): Saw action in 13
games as a reserve on the defensive
line and on special teams. . . did not
have any tackles. . . earned second
letter.
2010 (Sophomore): Appeared in
three games as a reserve defensive
lineman. . . had a season-best 23 snaps
vs. WKU. . . recorded an assisted tackle
and a QB hurry at La.-Monroe.
2009 (Freshman): Did not compete
during the season. . . Named Defensive
Scout Team Player of the Week
(Southern).
2008 (Redshirt): Redshirted, did not
play.
High School: Honorable mention alldistrict choice as a senior at Salmen
High, playing for coach Jerry Leonard. .
. lettered three times in football and once each in track and powerlifting. . . played in just
four games as a junior because of a knee injury. . . earned the captain’s award and the coach’s
award as both a junior and senior. . . voted the squad’s most powerful lineman as a senior. .
. won the Class 4A powerlifting regional title with a 500-pound dead lift and owned a best
of 500 in the squat as well. . . threw the shot and discus in track, owning bests of 40-0 in the
shot and 151-0 in the discus.
Personal: Born Aug. 19, 1989 in Lafayette, La. . . . son of Allen and Adelle Duhon. . . has one
sister (Lesi). . . enjoys playing the piano. . . general studies major.
14 Year G
2010 3
2011 13
Totals 16
Duhons Career Statistics
Solo Asst Total TFL-Yd Sac-Yd
0
1
1
0-0
0-0
0
0
0
0-0
0-0
0
1
1
0-0
0-0
U n i v e r s i t y O F LOUI S IANA Int FR-FF
0 0-0
0 0-0
0
0-0
PBU
0
0
0
2011 (Freshman): Did not see any game action as a member of the UL secondary.
2010 (Redshirt): Redshirted, did not play. . . named to the Sun Belt Conference Honor
Roll.
High School: Honorable mention all-district choice as a senior at Teurlings Catholic High,
playing for coach Sonny Charpentier. . . earned a total of seven varsity letters, including three
in both football and basketball and one in baseball. . . earned academic all-state recognition
in both football and basketball as a senior.
Personal: Born Feb. 22, 1992 in La Place, La. . . . son of Kyle and Karen Faber. . . has two
older brothers (David & Jeff). . . mother works as an administrative assistant in the UL athletic department and brother David is the UL assistant athletic director for operations. . . is a
member of the Honor Roll at UL. . . industrial design major.
ERIC FERGUSON
5-11
171
Jr.
CB
Arlington, Texas
Sam Houston H.S.
Oklahoma Panhandle
2011 (Redshirt): Joined the team in Spring 2011 and sat out the season as a redshirt while
working with the defensive secondary.
Oklahoma Panhandle: Started as a cornerback and special teams performer in his only
season (2008), playing for coach Mike Wyatt. . . played both wide receiver and defensive
back. . . made 43 tackles.
High School: Honorable mention all-district choice as a senior at Sam Houston High, playing for coach George McFarland. . . played both ways, making 17 catches for 182 yards and a
touchdown as a wide receiver. . . had career totals of 32 catches for 410 yards and two
scores.
Personal: Born Dec. 15, 1989 in Pine Bluff, Ark. . . . son of Eric and Phyllis Ferguson. . . is the
oldest of three children, having one brother (Derrick) and one sister (Ashley). . . his cousin,
Robert Ferguson, played as a wide receiver in the NFL with Green Bay, Minnesota and Atlanta
from 2001-10. . . is a member of Omega Psi Phi fraternity at UL. . . general studies major.
DEVIN FIGARO
6-3
205
Jr.
WR
Lafayette, La.
Lafayette H.S.
Tulane Univ.
84
2011 (Redshirt): Joined the team as a walk-on after two seasons at Tulane. . . redshirted
during the season to meet NCAA transfer guidelines.
Tulane: Played in 21 games in two seasons, making 23 catches for 302 yards and one
touchdown. . . was fifth on the team with 19 catches for 259 yards and a TD as a sophomore.
. . ended the year with a career-best eight catches totaling 79 yards vs. Marshall (11/27). . .
made four receptions for a career-best 95 yards vs. Houston (9/25), making a 36-yard TD
catch and a 49-yard grab, the longest of his career. . . played in 11 games as a true freshman
in 2009. . . finished the year with four receptions for 43 yards.
High School: Played the 2008 season at Hargrave Military Academy for coach Robert
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Prunty. . . helped Hargrave go 10-1, including games against East Carolina, Marshall, Navy
and Tennessee’s junior varsity teams...for the season, had 25 catches for 640 yards and nine
touchdowns. . . three-year letterman at Lafayette High for coach Mark Barousse. . . named
three-star recruit by Rivals.com and Scout.com. . . helped lead Lions to 16 wins as a prepster,
including trips to the state playoffs all three years and the District 2-5A title as a junior. . .
named first-team all-district as a senior after catching 28 passes for 678 yards and five
touchdowns...as a junior, had over 700 yards and nine scores receiving. . . also lettered four
years in basketball where he helped team win the 5A state title as a senior en route to claiming first-team All-Acadiana and second-team all-district recognition.
Personal: Born April 21, 1990 in Lafayette, La. . . . son of Kevin and Diane Figaro. . . has two
brothers (Kamari & Jevon) and one sister (Ramonie). . . his father was a standout on the UL
basketball team from 1977-81, played in the NBA for three years with the Atlanta Hawks and
Los Angeles Clippers and was inducted into the UL Athletic Hall of Fame in 2006. . . his uncle,
Cedric Figaro, played football at Notre Dame and went on to play eight seasons as a linebacker in the NFL. . . general studies major.
Year
2009 *
2010 *
Totals
Figaro’s Career Statistics
Rec
Yds
Avg
4
43
10.8
19
259
13.6
23
302
13.1
TD
0
1
1
* - Stats compiled at Tulane
KEVON FOSTER
6-4
300
Fr.
DL
New Orleans, La.
Warren Easton H.S.
54
2011 (Redshirt): Sat out the season as a redshirt while practicing on a senior-dominated
defensive line.
High School: Second team all-district choice as a senior at Warren Easton High, playing for
coach Tony Hull. . . had 64 tackles, 14 sacks and 20 tackles-for-loss as a senior. . . played in
the Lake Pontchartrain All-Star Classic.
Personal: Born Dec. 20, 1992. . . . son of Kevin Nellum and Donna Foster. . . has three sisters
(Cameron, Kevinishia & Kevontia). . . renewable resources major.
KEVIN FOUQUIER
6-4
210
Fr.LB
Lafayette, La.
Comeaux H.S.
44
Spring 2012: Enrolled at UL for the spring semester after graduating early from high school
and took part in spring drills.
High School: First team all-district choice as a senior at Comeaux High, playing for coach
Kevin Magee. . . three-year starter in football, playing free safety as both a sophomore and
senior and quarterback as a sophomore and junior. . . also earned first team all-district
honors as a junior. . . rated as a three-star prospect by ESPN Scout Inc and the No. 54 prospect
in Louisiana by ESPN Scout Inc. . . lettered twice in basketball.
Personal: Born Dec. 7, 1992 in College Station, Texas. . . son of Kevin and Christine Fouquier.
. . has three sisters (Carmen, Analise & Victoria). . . his father served as the defensive coordinator at UL from 2007-10. . . political science & pre-law major.
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BLAINE GAUTIER
6-0
212
Sr.
QB
Edgard, La.
Lutcher H.S.
17
Record Book: Set UL season records for
yards passing (2,958), passing touchdowns (23), completion percentage
(.628), passing efficiency (153.6), total
offense (3,444) and touchdowns responsible for (26) as a junior. . . also ranks
fourth in total plays (462). . . set a single
game record with 492 yards of total
offense vs. San Diego State in the New
Orleans Bowl and is sixth with 430 yards
at Western Kentucky (10/22). . . his 470
yards passing vs. San Diego State was the
second-highest total in school history,
three short of the school mark. . . also had
419 yards passing at WKU (sixth best),
making him the only player with multiple
400-yard games in a career. . . tossed for
TD’s vs. North Texas (10/15) and La.Monroe (11/5), one short of the school
record. . . his career-high 32 completions vs. WKU was fifth best. . . ranks fourth in school
history with 27 career touchdown passes.
2011 (Junior): First team All-Louisiana and Louisiana Offensive Player of the Year by the
Louisiana Sports Writer’s Association. . . second team All-Sun Belt. . . shared team offensive
MVP honors with Ladarius Green. . . led the Sun Belt and ranked 14th nationally in passing
efficiency (153.6). . . was 11th in the league in rushing, and second among quarterbacks (486
total) . . . started in 11 of the 13 games, coming off the bench to play against both Kent State
and Nicholls State. . . twice earned honorable mention Quarterback Performer of the Week
honors by collegefootballperformance.com, receiving the nod after the North Texas (10/15)
and La.-Monroe (11/5) games. . . named the College Sport Madness Quarterback of the
Week three times, picking up the honor for the FIU, North Texas and La.-Monroe games. . .
named the offensive player of the week by the Louisiana Sports Writer’s Association following the FIU an Florida Atlantic games. . . entered the Nicholls State game in the third quarter
and engineered two scoring drives to cement the win. . . regained the starting job the following week at FIU (9/24), throwing for 221 yards and three touchdowns and rushing for 86
yards to put a stranglehold on the starting berth. . . missed most of the Troy game (10/8)
after suffering a sprained ankle on the first series of the game. . . threw just six interceptions
on the year, including none in the five games at home. . .threw 157 passes over a six-game
stretch without an interception early in the season. . . closed year by going 24-for-40 for 470
yards and three touchdowns in win over San Diego State, including three-for-three for 44
yards on game-winning drive in the final 30 seconds. . . earned third letter.
2010 (Sophomore): Played in 10 games, six coming at quarterback, with starts at FAU and
vs. FIU. . . took snaps from the wildcat formation in several games. . . second in rushing yards
(280) and tied for top honors in rushing touchdowns (5). . . was 34-of-65 for 440 yards with
three passing touchdowns and added 43 carries for 198 yards and two rushing touchdowns
in two games as a starter. . . was 21-for-36 for a season-high 254 yards and two passing TDs
in first career start at FAU. . . added 15 rushes for 86 yards and a TD, with a long run of 54
yards against the Owls. . . ran for a career-best 112 yards vs. FIU with the help of a 55-yard
touchdown sprint (only 100-yard game of the season by the Cajuns).
2009 (Freshman): Played eight games as one of the backup quarterbacks and on special
teams. . . did not attempt a pass until season finale. . . finished 9-of-17 passing for 119 yards
and a touchdown in the fourth quarter vs. Troy. . . had a one-yard touchdown run at Arkansas
State.
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High School: First team all-state selection as a senior at Lutcher High, playing for coach Tim
Detiller. . . threw for 2,743 yards and 30 touchdowns as a senior in 2007 to become the first
ever recipient of the Warrick Dunn Player of the Year Award, which is presented by WAFB-TV
in Baton Rouge. . . also named to the all-state team after passing for 2,785 yards and 31
touchdowns as a junior in 2006. . . led team to the Class 3A title (2006) and District 10-3A
title (2007).
Personal: Born Nov. 16, 1989. . . son of David and Deidre Gautier. . . has one sister
(Keirston). . . is UL’s nominee for the AFCA Good Works Team in 2012. . . general studies
major.
Gautier’s Career Statistics
Passing
Year
A-C-I
Pct Yds TD Eff
2009
17-9-0 .529 119 1 131.2
2010
89-45-6 .506 550 3 100.1
2011
344-216-6 .628 2,958 23 153.6
Totals 450-270-12 .600 3,627 27 142.2
Att
14
77
118
209
Rushing
Yds Avg
24 1.7
280 3.6
486 4.1
790 3.8
LE’MARCUS GIBSON
6-0
205
Sr.LB
Starkville, Miss.
Harrison Central H.S.
Mississippi Gulf Coast C.C.
U n i v e r s i t y O F LOUI S IANA Year G
2010 6
2011 11
Totals 17
30
Gibson’s Career Statistics
15 8
23 2.0-10 0-0 2-0 0-0
25 20 45 1.5-1
0-0 0-0 0-0
40 28
68 3.5-11 0-0 2-0 0-0
RODNEY GILLIS
5-11
186
Sr.
S
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
St. Thomas Aquinas H.S.
TD
1
5
3
9
2011 (Junior): Started the first 11
games of the season at linebacker
before suffering a season-ending
broken left leg at Arkansas State
(12/12). . . finished ninth on the
team with 45 tackles (20 solo), adding 1.5 tackles for loss and one pass
breakup. . . had a season-high seven
tackles against both FIU (9/24) and
La.-Monroe (11/5). . . added six stops
against Troy (10/8) and five at Kent
State (9/10). . . earned second letter.
2010 (Sophomore): Enrolled in
class for spring semester, joining the
team as a walk-on but quickly earning a scholarship. . . saw time in six of
first seven games at strong safety,
starting at Troy and vs. WKU. . .
missed final five games with a knee injury. . . did not play vs. Arkansas State due to a shoulder injury. . . had eight tackles, one TFL of eight yards and an interception vs. No. 22
Oklahoma State. . . also had an interception at Troy. . . named to the Sun Belt Conference
Honor Roll.
Pre-Louisiana: Originally signed with Hawaii. . . underwent surgery on a partially torn ACL
and a torn meniscus in left knee in October 2007 and received a medical redshirt. . .played
in one game that season at free safety, making two tackles. . . transferred to Mississippi Gulf
Coast for the 2008 season. . . did not compete in 2009.
High School: Starred as a defensive back. . . tallied 60 tackles, eight forced fumbles and
four fumble recoveries in 2005. . . registered 142 tackles in senior campaign. . . selected to
play in the Max Emfinger All-American Bowl Game Classic. . . earned first team all-state
honors as a junior and senior.
16 Personal: Born Feb. 24, 1989 in Starkville, Miss. ...son of Deborah and Donald Gibson, Jr. .
. full name is Le’Marcus Sherlord Gibson. . . has one brother (Donald Norman) and three
sisters (Barbara and Cynthia Ware and Dominique Brown). . . general studies major.
PBU
1
2
3
21
2011 (Junior): Played in 11 games as a reserve in the secondary and on special teams. . .
made nine tackles (six solo) during the season, including three on special teams. . . did not
play at Oklahoma State and against FIU. . . made a career-high three tackles in the New
Orleans Bowl win over San Diego State (12/17). . . had single tackles in six other contests. . .
earned first letter.
2010 (Sophomore): Did not compete after sustaining a knee injury during spring drills.
2009 (Freshman): Did not compete during the season. . . spent season recovering from
ACL surgery from an injury suffered during spring practice.
High School: Won Florida Class 5A State Championship as a senior. . . played in the DadeBroward All-Star Game. . . posted 52 tackles, 14 pass break-ups and five interceptions as a
senior. . . made 32 tackles, had 10 pass break-ups and notched two picks as a junior.
Personal: Born May 25, 1990 in Pompano Beach, Fla. . . . son of Rocky and Kimberly Gillis.
. . has one brother (Roderick) and one sister (Ashley). . . is slated to graduate in December,
2012. . . general studies major.
Gillis’ Career Statistics
2011 11 6
3
9
0-0
0-0
Totals 11 6
3
9
0-0
0-0
DARRELL GREEN
6-2
280
So.
DL
Austin, Texas
Austin H.S.
Int FR-FF
0 0-0
0
0-0
PBU
0
0
98
2011 (Freshman): Did not see any game action.
High School: Competed on the defensive line and at tight end and fullback. . . first team
all-district on the defensive line as a senior. . . registered 44 tackles and had seven sacks. . .
played in the Max Emfinger All-American Bowl, recording six tackles and a sack.
Personal: Born Dec. 13, 1991. . . son of Dale Green and Rosa Wallace. . . is an only child. . .
general studies major.
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QYENDARIUS GRIFFIN
5-11
235
So.LB
Batesville, Miss.
South Panola H.S.
6
2011 (Freshman): Played in 12 games as a running back, earning a start vs. Nicholls State
(9/17). . . missed the Middle Tennessee game
with a concussion. . . rushed 69 times for 210
yards and three touchdowns. . . also excelled on
special teams, ranking third with nine special
teams tackles (five solo). . . opened season by
rushing nine times for 37 yards and a TD at
Oklahoma State (9/3) and then gained a seasonhigh 51 yards on 24 carries with a TD at Kent State
(9/10). . . with touchdowns at OSU and KSU,
became the first true-freshman back in UL history
to score in each of the first two games. . . rushed
13 times for 48 yards and a two-yard score vs.
Florida Atlantic (10/1). . . earned first letter.
High School: Rated three-star prospect by Rivals.com. . . led South Panola to back-to-back
Mississippi Class 6A state titles. . . named Mississippi’s Mr. Football during senior season after
rushing for 2,670 yards and 37 rushing scores (scored 40 total TDs). . . helped team finish
15-0 for sixth time in eight years, stretching its winning streak to 27 and earning a No. 1
national ranking in several prep polls. . . earned All-America honors from Rivals.com (first
team) and MaxPreps (second team). . . named to MaxPreps National Player of the Year Watch
List. . . first team all-state and state offensive player of the year by the Mississippi Association
of Coaches. . . played in the Mississippi/Alabama All-Star game. . . first team all-state choice
by the Clarion Ledger, playing linebacker and safety his junior season.
Personal: Born Jan. 7, 1992 in Batesville, Miss. . . . son of G.D. Milies and Ammie Griffin. . .
has one brother (Jeramie) and one sister (Takeshia) . . . older brother Jeramie was a running
back at Alabama in 2008-09. . . general studies major.
Griffin’s Career Statistics
Rushing
Year
Att
Yds Avg
2011 69 210 3.0
Totals 69 210 3.0
TD
3
3
Rec
2
2
JAKE GUIDRY
5-10
220
Fr.
DS
Carencro, La.
Carencro H.S.
Receiving
Yds Avg
23 11.5
23 11.5
TD
0
0
CORDIAN HAGANS
6-5
280
Sr.
DL
Snellville, Ga.
Northview H.S.
LSU
93
2011 (Junior): Played in all 13 games on the
defensive line, starting the games against
North Texas (10/15) and WKU (11/22) in successive weeks. . . also saw action on special
teams. . . made 18 tackles (seven solo) with
two tackles for loss and a pair of quarterback
hurries. . . started season out strong, making
three tackles at Oklahoma State (9/3) and
four stops at Kent State (9/10). . . blocked a
field goal in the win over Nicholls State (9/17).
. . made a career-high five tackles (four solo)
in win over Troy (10/8). . . earned first letter.
2010 (Sophomore): Sat out the season as
per NCAA transfer rules. . . made the conversion from playing on the offensive line during
his first two years to the defensive line.
LSU: Did not see any game action as a sophomore in 2009, practicing at offensive tackle. .
. redshirted during the 2008 campaign.
High School: Considered one of the top defensive line prospects in Georgia as a senior at
Northview High, playing for coach Don Savage. . . didn’t begin playing football until junior
season. . . started on both sides of the ball as a senior. . . member of the PrepStar AllSoutheast region team. . . finished senior season with 58 tackles, nine TFL’s, six sacks and
four pass breakups. . . racked up 56 tackles and three sacks as a junior.
Personal: Born Feb. 7, 1989 in Long Island, N.Y. . . . son of Cordian and Shawna Hagans. . .
has two sisters (Ashley & Courtney). . . general studies major.
Hagan’s Career Statistics
2011 13 7 11 18 2.0-2
0-0
Totals 13 7
11
18 2.0-2
0-0
Int FR-FF
0 0-0
0
0-0
JUSTIN HAMILTON
50
2011 (Redshirt): Joined the team as a walk-on in time for fall camp and redshirted.
High School: Second team all-district pick as a senior at Carencro High. . . four-year starter
in high school, playing on the defensive line while also handling the long snapping chores.
. . helped team to a district title as a freshman as part of a 9-3 season. . . also lettered three
times in baseball, playing third base and catcher. . . earned first team all-state honors as a
senior in baseball and was a three-time all-district choice, including first team accolades as
a junior and senior.
Personal: Born May 19, 1993 in Lafayette, La. . . . son of Karl and Susan Guidry. . . has one
older brother (Taylor). . . was a member of the honor roll in high school. . . has volunteered
time the last three years working with the Special Olympics. . . business accounting major.
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6-3
330
So.
DL
Natchez, Miss.
Natchez H.S.
PBU
0
0
74
2011 (Freshman): Worked his way into the playing rotation as a first-year freshman, coming off the bench to see action in all 13 games. . . finished the year with eight tackles (six
solo), including a pair of quarterback sacks (-13 yards). . . made two tackles, including a
four-yard sack, in win over Nicholls State (9/17). . . also made two tackles at Arizona (11/26).
. . closed the year by making a nine-yard sack in the first quarter of the New Orleans Bowl. .
. earned first letter.
High School: First team all-state choice as a senior at Natchez High, playing for coach Lance
Reed. . . rated three-star prospect by Rivals.com. . . played in the 24th annual AlabamaMississippi All-Star Classic. . . received Class 6A first team all-state honors by the Mississippi
Association of Coaches as a senior. . . first team All-Metro in 2009 by the Natchez Democrat.
. . started on the offensive and defensive lines. . . recorded 32 knockdowns and graded 85
percent as an offensive lineman. . . as a defensive lineman, had 24 solo tackles, 16 assists,
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four tackles-for-loss, four sacks, five quarterback hurries, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.
Personal: Born July 27, 1993 in Natchez, Miss. . . . son of Michael and Clementine Hamilton.
. . is the youngest of four children, having two brothers (Michael, Jr. & J.D.) and one sister
(Susan). . .kinesiology major.
Hamilton’s Career Statistics
Year G Solo Asst Total TFL-Yd Sac-Yd Int FR-FF
2011 13 6
2
8
2-13 2-13 0 0-0
Totals 13 6
2
8
2-13 2-13 0
0-0
ALONZO HARRIS
6-1
220
So.RB
Gadsden, Ala.
Gadsden City H.S.
PBU
0
0
46
2011 (Freshman): Sun Belt Freshman
of the Year honoree after ranking fifth
in the league with 700 yards rushing
and sixth with eight rushing touchdowns. . . also tabbed the team’s
offensive newcomer of the year. . .
played in 12 games, starting the last
nine games of the year. . . did not play
against Kent State. . . rushed 163 times
for a 4.3 average. . . also caught 15
passes for 146 yards and a score. . .
carried 11 times for 76 yards vs.
Nicholls State (9/17). . . picked up 54
yards on 10 carries with a TD at FIU
(9/24), starting a stretch of three
straight games with a touchdown. . . carried 22 times for 81 yards and a TD vs. Troy (10/8). .
. gained 140 of his career-high 189 yards in the first half against Middle Tennessee (10/29)
to earn SBC Offensive Player of the Week honors. . . also named the Running Back Performer
of the Week by collegefootballperformances.com. . . the rushing total was the third-highest
by a UL first-year freshman and included a career-best 28-yard run. . . also scored two TD’s
against Middle Tennessee, beginning a streak of four straight games with at least one score.
. . after making no more than one catch in his first nine games, exploded for seven catches
for 81 yards at Arkansas State (11/12), adding 21 yards and a TD rushing. . . had two touchdowns at Arizona (11/26), one rushing and one receiving. . . closed year with 62 yards on 14
carries vs. San Diego State in the New Orleans Bowl. . . also threw an incompletion on a
halfback option play. . . earned first letter.
High School: First team all-state choice by the Alabama Sports Writers Association as a
senior at Gadsden City High, playing for coach Joe Billingsley. . . rushed for 1,755 yards in 12
games (146.3 ypg) with 21 rushing touchdowns, leading his team to a 10-4 record and Class
6A quarterfinals appearance.. . . rated No. 2 national fullback prospect and three-star recruit
by Scout.com. . . listed as a Top 40 prospect in Alabama by Rivals.com. . . rushed for 1,040
yards and 23 touchdowns on the ground during his junior season, helping school to firstever 11-win season.
Personal: Born Nov. 9, 1992 in Birmingham, Ala. . . . son of Alonzo Rhodes and Tywanna
Williams. . . is the youngest of five children, having one brother (Marcus) and three sisters
(Shakemia, Shekethia & Jenifer). . . sports management major.
Harris’ Career Statistics
Rushing
Year
Att
Yds Avg
TD
Rec
2011 163 700 4.3
8
15
Totals 163 700 4.3
8
15
18 U n i v e r s i t y O F LOUI S IANA Receiving
Yds Avg
146 9.7
146 9.7
TD
1
1
6-2
212
Jr.TE
Lafayette, La.
88
2011 (Sophomore): Played in seven games at linebacker, earning his only start vs. Middle
Tennessee (10/29). . . did not play in the final three games. . . finished year with seven
tackles (five solo) with 1.5 tackles for loss, one quarterback sack and a quarterback hurry. . .
registered his lone sack for seven yards vs. Nicholls State (9/17). . . made a career-high five
tackles (four solo) vs. Middle Tennessee. . . earned second letter.
2010 (Freshman): Played in 12 games at linebacker, starting four. . . made the first of three
consecutive starts at Troy. . . also started season finale at La.-Monroe. . . had 13 of 20 tackles
during those four starts, including a season-best four tackles at Troy. . . first career tackle on
defense was a sack for loss of six yards vs. ASU. . . named to the Sun Belt Conference Honor
Roll.
Roll.
High School: Was a four-year starter. . . played defensive end as a freshman before playing
tight end as a sophomore. . . had 58 receptions for 930 yards and eight scores to earn first
team Class 3A all-state honors. . . moved to running back as a junior. . . remained at running
back for senior season, but also saw time at strong safety. . . had 166 carries for 1,113 yards
and 12 scores, adding 18 catches for 173 yards in final prep season.
Personal: Born Nov. 26, 1990 in Lafayette, La. . . . son of Jay and Denise Hebert. . . is the
middle of three children, having two sisters (Jencie & Selina). . . his father and uncle (Jed)
both played for the Cajuns from 1983-86. . . industrial technology major.
Year G
2010 11
2011 7
Totals 18
Hebert’s Career Statistics
13 7
20 1.0-6
1-6 0 0-0
5
2
7 1.5-10 1-7 0 0-0
18
9
27 2.5-16 2-13 0
0-0
ANDRE HUVAL
6-1
290
Jr.
C
Scott, La.
St. Thomas More H.S.
PBU
0
0
0
71
2011 (Sophomore): Named to
the 2012 Rimington Trophy Preseason Watch List after starting all
13 games at center. . . recipient of
the team’s Awardmasters Academic
Excellence Award. . . led the offensive line by playing 925 of the 936
offensive snaps during the year,
playing every snap in 11 games. . .
did not play on six downs vs.
Oklahoma State (9/3) and five vs.
Middle Tennessee (10/29). . . was
third on the team with 19 knockdown blocks. . . earned second letter.
2010 (Freshman): Saw time in nine games at guard, earning first career start at Ohio. . .
missed two of the first three games while recovering from a concussion. . . an ankle injury
kept him out of the Troy contest. . . played 300 snaps, including a season-best 50 vs. WKU. .
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. named to the Sun Belt Conference Honor Roll.
High School: Two-time all-state choice at St. Thomas More High, playing for coach Jim
Hightower. . . three-time letterman in football and track. . . three-time all-district selection.
. . played in the 2010 Bayou Bowl.
Personal: Born Aug. 15, 1991 in Lafayette, La. . . . son of Terry and Anette Huval. . . has two
younger brothers (Phillip & Luke). . . is a member of Beta Alpha Psi financial information
honorary. . . business accounting major.
MARCUS JACKSON
5-11
210
Fr.RB
Goshen, Ala.
Goshen H.S.
28
2011 (Redshirt): Sat out the season as a redshirt, gaining a year of experience while working with the offensive backfield.
High School: Named to the Dothan Eagle Super 12 as a senior at Goshen High, playing for
coach Bart Snyder. . . ran for 4,087 yards with 58 touchdowns during his high school career.
. . ran 103 times for 1,380 yards (13.4 ypc) with 20 touchdowns as a senior. . . had 129 carries
for 1,241 yards with 14 TDs as a junior and 1,466 yards and 24 TDs as a sophomore.
Personal: Born Nov. 18, 1991 in Goshen, Ala. . . son of Edward Jackson and Doris Teague. .
. has one older brother (Derek). . . kinesiology major.
TERRY JOHNSON
6-2
285
So.OL
Oxford, Miss.
Oxford H.S.
Northwest Mississippi C.C.
75
2012 (Spring): Signed with the Cajuns during the junior college signing period in
December and enroled at the university in January. . . took part in spring drills, having three
seasons of eligibility remaining.
Junior College: Started at right guard in his only season at Northwest Mississippi CC, playing for coach Ricky Woods. . . started all eight games that he played in as a freshman, helping
team to a 6-3 record.
High School: Second team all-state choice as a senior at Oxford High, playing for coach
Johnny Hill. . . helped team to a 9-4 record and a berth in the state Class 5A playoffs as a
senior. . . played in the Mississippi/Alabama All-Star game as a senior.
Personal: Born April 14, 1993. . . son of Terry, Sr. and Wilma Johnson. . . is the youngest of
six children, having three brothers (Gino, Justin & James) and two sisters (Ashley & Treus). .
. his brother, Justin, was a two-year starter in basketball at Mississippi from 2001-05. . .
played in high school with current Cajun Larry Pettis. . . visual arts major.
TRAE JOHNSON
6-1
225
So.LB
Mendenhall, Miss.
Mendenhall H.S.
38
2011 (Freshman): Played in 12 games as a first-year freshman, earning four starts. . . . did
not play in the Florida Atlantic contest. . . was 13th on the team with 22 tackles (10 solo),
adding two quarterback sacks. . . started the first four games of the year, registering 16 of
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his tackles in those contests. . . opened
year with five tackles at Oklahoma
State (9/3) and added a career-high six
stops with a sack (-5 yards) at Kent
State (9/10). . . made four tackles and
a QB sack (-2 yards) vs. Nicholls State
(9/17). . . added four tackles, all assisted, at WKU (10/22). . . named to the
Sun Belt Conference Honor Roll. . .
High School: First team all-state by
the Mississippi Association of Coaches
as a senior at Mendenhall High, playing for coach Chris Peterson. . . finished
the 2010 season with 106 tackles, five
sacks and two forced fumbles. . . played
in the Mississippi/Alabama All-Star
Classic. . . rated two-star prospect by
both Rivals.com and Scout.com. . .
graduated early and enrolled in classes
at UL in January 2011.
Personal: Born Jan. 25, 1993 in Jackson, Miss. . . . son of Rochea and Angela Johnson. . .
has one older brother (Rochea, Jr.). . . given name is Brandon but prefers to go by Trae. . .
Johnson’s Career Statistics
2011 12 10 12 22
2-7
2-7
Totals 12 10 12
22
2-7
2-7
Int FR-FF
0 0-0
0
0-0
JAVONE LAWSON
6-1
183
Sr.
WR
New Orleans, La.
Helen Cox H.S.
PBU
0
0
4
Record Book: Ranked fourth on the UL single season list in both receptions (63) and yards
(1,092) as a junior. . . became just the fifth player in school history to catch passes for 1,000
yards or more in a season. . . begins senior campaign with 94 career receptions for 1,487
yards and 10 touchdowns. . . caught nine passes for 193 yards against San Diego State in the
New Orleans Bowl, the fourth-highest single game total in UL annals.
2011 (Junior): First team All-Sun Belt and second team All-Louisiana by the Louisiana
Sports Writer’s Association. . . also voted the team’s offensive skill player of the year. . .
started all 13 games, ranking second in the league in receiving yards (1,092) and touchdowns (8), fifth in receptions (63) and eighth in all-purpose yards (1,359). . . was also 32nd
nationally in receiving yards and 61st in receptions. . . returned 13 kickoffs for 264 yards (20.3
avg). . . caught two or more passes in every game with five 100-yard receiving contests. . .
grabbed a 60-yard TD vs. Nicholls State (9/17). . . caught eight passes for 131 yards and a
26-yard TD vs. Troy (10/8). . . two weeks later, had 102 yards on eight catches at WKU (10/22)
and made seven catches for 110 yards and a 17-yard touchdown vs. La.-Monroe (11/5). . .
closed season with back-to-back 100-yards games, totaling 137 yards on five catches at
Arizona (11/26) and 193 yards vs. San Diego State. . . earned third letter.
2010 (Sophomore): Started first six games before missing second half of season with a
broken collar bone. . . ranked fifth in receptions (19) and fourth in receiving yards (271). . .
threw a 47-yard touchdown pass to Andrew Joseph vs. ASU. . . made a season-best six
catches (for 75 yards) at Troy. . . totaled a season-best 77 yards (four catches) at NT, including
a 60-yard touchdown catch.
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2009
(Freshman):
Appeared in 12 games at
wide receiver and on special
teams. . . only first-year
freshman to compete. . . had
two catches for 16 yards
through the first five games,
but had a breakout game at
WKU with three receptions
for 50 yards, including a
19-yard TD catch. . . hauled
in seven receptions over the
final five games.
High School: First team
All-Metro New Orleans and
all-district as a senior at
Helen Cox High, playing for
coach Willie Brooks. . . led
the greater New Orleans area
with 71 receptions for 821
yards and 19 TDs as a senior.
. . two-time all-district selection.
Personal: Born Feb. 17, 1990 in New Orleans, La. . . . son of Dorothy Lawson. . . full name
is Javone Eric Lawson. . . has three brothers (Joshua, Jamal & Jarell) and one sister (Dionne).
. . sports management major.
Lawson’s Career Statistics
Receiving
Kickoff Returns
Year
Rec
Yds Avg
TD
Ret Yds Avg
2009 12 124 10.3
1
7 135 19.3
2010 19 271 14.3
1
3
61 20.3
2011 63 1,092 17.3
8
13 264 20.3
Totals 94 1,487 15.8 10
23 460 20.0
DANIEL LEMELLE
6-2
282
Jr.OL
Beaumont, Texas
Ozen H.S.
TD
0
0
0
0
78
2011 (Sophomore): Played in four games as a reserve on the offensive line, totaling 14
snaps. . . played a season-high nine plays in season opener at Oklahoma State (9/3). . .
earned second letter.
2010 (Freshman): Appeared in one game as a reserve on the offensive line. . . played 11
snaps at Western Kentucky.
2009 (Redshirt): Redshirted as a member of the offensive line. .. named scout team
offensive player of the week vs. Western Kentucky.
High School: First team all-district as a senior at Ozen High, playing for coach Ishon Rison.
. . played both offensive guard and tackle. . . named to All-Golden Triangle team. . . rated a
Top-100 guard by Scout.com. . . lettered in football, wrestling and powerlifting. . . made
three straight regional appearances as a powerlifter.
Personal: Born June 20, 1991in Dallas, Texas. . . son of Elroy, Jr., and Sharon Lemelle. . . has
one brother (Aaron) and two sisters (Felicia & Jocelyn). . . general studies major.
20 U n i v e r s i t y O F LOUI S IANA JARAD MARTIN
6-5
288
So.OL
Harvey, La.
West Jefferson H.S.
62
2011 (Freshman): Played in nine games as a reserve at guard. . . led all offensive line
reserves by playing 139 snaps. . . played a season-high 30 snaps against Oklahoma State
(9/3), Kent State (9/10) and Middle Tennessee (10/29). . . had three knockdown blocks. . .
High School: Three-time letterman in football at West Jefferson High, playing for coach
Marvin Scott. . . helped team to overcome an 0-3 start to win eight straight games and the
district title as a senior. . . garnered all-district honors in 2009.
Personal: Born June 29, 1992 in New Orleans, La. . . . son of Lisa Simmons and O.C. Frazier.
. . has one brother (Jeremy). . . general studies major.
MARVIN MARTIN
6-3
294
So.
DL
Sorrento, La.
St. Amant H.S.
66
2011 (Freshman): Played in two games as a reserve on the offensive line. . . . played a
career-high 46 snaps in the season opener vs. Oklahoma State (9/3). . . also played three
downs vs. Middle Tennessee (10/29). . . earned first letter.
High School: First team all-district selection as a senior at St. Amant High, playing for
coach David Oliver. . . played on both the offensive and defensive line. . . also earned second
team all-district honors on defense as a junior. . . also named to the all-parish squad as a
senior. . . helped team rush for school-record 2,773 yards and was the leading tackler on
defense, registering 44 tackles, 36 assists and four sacks as a senior. . . played in the U.S.
Army Red Stick All-Star Bowl.
Personal: Born Aug. 22, 1991 in Baton Rouge, La. . . . son of Marvin, Sr. and Brenda Martin.
. . criminal justice major.
JACOB MAXWELL
6-4
230
Jr.TE
Pearl River, La.
Pearl River H.S.
86
2011 (Sophomore): Played in all 13 games as a reserve tight end and on special teams. . .
was a special teams standout, finishing second on the team with 10 special teams stops
(seven solo). . . caught three passes for 36 yards on the year, all coming in the season
opener at Oklahoma State (9/3).
2010 (Freshman): Appeared in 11 games at tight end and on special teams. . . missed the
season finale at La.-Monroe with a knee injury. . . earned starts vs. North Texas and
Oklahoma State. . . made catches against Middle Tennessee and Florida Atlantic.
2009 (Redshirt): Redshirted, did not play. . . named offensive scout team player of the
week twice.
High School: Was a run-blocking tight end as a junior, helping produce a 1,000-yard firstteam all-state running back. . . had 27 career receptions for 640 yards and 12 touchdowns. .
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JAKE MOLBERT
. averaged 35.2 yards per catch during senior season and was also a punter. . . three-time
all-district selection in football.
Personal: Born Jan. 4, 1991 in Slidell, La. . . . son of Louis and Gail Maxwell. . . has one older
brother (Chris). . . full name is Jacob Benson Maxwell. . . renewable resources major.
Year
2010
2011
Totals
Maxwell’s Career Statistics
Rec
Yds
Avg
2
-2
—
3
36
12.0
5
34
6.8
TD
0
0
0
BRANDON McCRAY
6-5
300
Jr.
DL
Merritt Island, Fla.
Merritt Island H.S.
96
2011 (Sophomore): Played in nine
games on the defensive line, earning a pair of starts. . . received the
starting nod in consecutive weeks
against FIU (9/24) and Florida
Atlantic (10/1). . . finished the year
with six tackles (two solo). . . made a
season-high two stops at FIU. . .
earned second letter.
2010 (Freshman): Played in 10
games on the defensive front, making eight tackles (one solo). . .
earned first career start at Ohio and
played a season-high 39 snaps. . .
posted two tackles in games at Troy,
at Ole Miss and at FAU.
2009 (Redshirt): Redshirted, did
not play.
High School: Second team allconference choice by Florida Today as a senior at Merritt Island High, playing for coach Jeff
McLean. . . had 40 tackles and 3.5 sacks as a senior. . . played in the Central Florida All-Star
Game.
Personal: Born April 19, 1991 in Leesburg, Fla. . . . son of Johnny and Shaundra McCray. . .
has one older brother (Marques Mitchell) and one older sister (Tiffany Mitchell). . . full name
is Brandon Reese McCray. . . enjoys fishing and hunting. . . criminal justice major.
Year G
2010 9
2011 9
Totals 18
McCray’s Career Statistics
1
7
8
0-0
0-0
2
4
6
0-0
0-0
3
11
14
0-0
0-0
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Int FR-FF
0 0-0
0 0-0
0
0-0
PBU
0
0
0
6-1
225
So.LB
Rayne, La.
Notre Dame H.S.
59
2011 (Freshman): Played in 12
games as a linebacker, earning
eight starts. . . one of three Cajuns
named to the Sun Belt Writer’s AllFreshmen team. . . came off the
bench in the first four contests of
the year, but started the rest of the
way, missing only the Middle
Tennessee game. . . finished sixth
on the team with 65 tackles (30
solo), adding five tackles for loss
(-8 yards) and one quarterback
sack. . . celebrated first start by
making a career high 10 tackles
(three solo) vs. Florida Atlantic
(10/1). . . best game came at WKU (10/22) when he made 10 stops, including 2.5 TFL (-5
yards). . . came back to make nine tackles in his next action vs. La.-Monroe (11/5).. . . made
four stops in the New Orleans Bowl. . . originally signed in February 2010, but sat out the fall
semester, enrolling in class for the Spring 2011 semester. . . participated in spring drills. . .
High School: First team all-state choice as a senior at Notre Dame High, playing for coach
Lewis Cook. . . helped team to the Class 3A state title as a senior and a runner-up finish as a
junior. . . recorded 118 tackles and eight sacks as a senior playing on the defensive line.
Personal: Born April 25, 1991 in Lafayette, La. . . . son of Michelle and Paul Molbert. . . has
two brothers (Jamie & Matthew) and one sister (Meagan). . . general studies major.
Molbert’s Career Statistics
2011 12 30 35 65
5-8
1-1
Totals 12 30 35
65
5-8
1-1
Int FR-FF
0 0-0
0
0-0
PBU
0
0
TYLER MORVANT
5-11
175
Fr.
DB
Sugar Land, Texas
Stephen. F. Austin H.S.
2011 (Redshirt): Made the team as a walk-on after a strong showing in preseason camp
and redshirted.
High School: Two-time all-district choice at Stephen F. Austin High, playing for coach Dan
Schreiber. . . lettered twice in football and three times in baseball. . . played in the outfield
on the baseball diamond.
Personal: Born July 21, 1993 in Lafayette, La. . . . son of Duane and Aimee Morvant. . . the
oldest of four children, with two brothers (Michael & Brett) and one sister (Melanie). . . received
an academic letter and football academic award in high school. . . sports management major.
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JEMARLOUS MOTEN
5-11
175
Sr.
CB
Leland, Miss.
Leland H.S.
Mississippi Delta C.C.
2011 (Junior): Started all
13 games at safety, earning the team’s defensive
newcomer of the year
award. . . finished second
on the team with 80 tackles (49 solo). . . also had
three interceptions for 110
yards and two touchdowns,
seven pass breakups and a
tackle-for-loss. . . had five
or more tackles in a game
10 times, including in each
of the final seven games. . .
opened season by making
three tackles and returning
an interception 50 yards for a score at Oklahoma State (9/3). . . made nine tackles (four solo)
at Kent State (9/10). . . made eight solo stops as part of a nine-tackle effort at Arizona
(11/26), intercepting two passes and returning one 41 yards for a touchdown. . . defensive
standout in the win over San Diego State in the New Orleans Bowl, making a career-high 11
stops. . . earned first letter.
Junior College: Selected to the All-MACJC North Division Second Team as a sophomore at
Mississippi Delta CC, playing for coach Jay Miller. . . made 37 tackles, 12 pass breakups and
three interceptions as a sophomore. . . junior college teammate of current Cajuns defensive
end Blake Comminie. . . was a two-star junior college prospect by Rivals.com.
High School: Helped Leland High to a 9-3 record as a senior in 2008, advancing to the
second round of the playoffs.
Personal: Born March 13, 1990 . . . son of Stanley Dorsey and Susie Moten. . . has two
brothers (Stanley Dorsey & Marcus Moten) and two sisters (Standreka & Fanisha). . . is the
father of two daughters, Jamerian and Ta’Myiah. . . general studies major.
Moten’s Career Statistics
2011 13 49 31 80
1-2
0-0 3-110 1-0
Totals 13 49 31
80
1-2
0-0 3-110 1-0
BRANDON NASH
5-11
225
Jr.LB
Baton Rouge, La.
Redemptorist H.S.
PBU
7
7
55
2011 (Sophomore): Played in two games on special teams, seeing action against both FIU
(9/24) and Florida Atlantic (10/1). . . made one assisted tackle in the road win at FIU. . .
named to the Sun Belt Conference Honor Roll. . . earned first letter.
2010 (Freshman): Appeared in 11 games at linebacker and on special teams. . . first career
start came in the season finale at La.-Monroe (11/27). . . missed season opener at Georgia
with a shoulder injury. . . had a season-high five tackles at La.-Monroe. . . made four tackles
22 U n i v e r s i t y O F LOUI S IANA (three solo), a tackle-for-loss and forced a fumble at Mississippi (11/6). . . the fumble was
scooped by Melvin White and returned 93 yards for touchdown. . . also forced a fumble vs.
WKU. . . named to the Sun Belt Conference Honor Roll for the second straight year.
2009 (Redshirt): Redshirted, did not play. . . named defensive scout team player of the
week for his work prior to the LSU contest (9/19). . . named to the Sun Belt Conference
Honor Roll.
High School: Two-time all-district choice at Redemptorist High, playing for coach Guy
Mistretta. . . made 136 tackles, 10 tackles-for-loss, six sacks and four fumble recoveries as a
senior. . . named team defensive MVP following 108-tackle season as a junior . . . played in
U.S. Army Red Stick All-Star Game.
Personal: Born Aug. 28, 1990 in Little Rock, Ark. . . . son of Marshall and Diane Owens. . .
has one younger brother (Ryan Armstrong) and one younger sister (Maria Owens). . . full
name is Brandon Marshall Nash. . . exercise science major.
Year G
2010 11
2011 2
Totals 13
Nash’s Career Statistics
7 15 22 1.5-5
0-0
0
1
1 0.5-0
0-0
7
16
23 2.0-5
0-0
JARON ODOM
6-6
330
Sr.OL
Carver Ranches, Fla.
Boyd Anderson H.S.
Int FR-FF
0 0-2
0 0-0
0
0-2
PBU
0
0
0
76
2011 (Junior): Started all 13 games at
right tackle, sharing the team lead by playing 925 of the 936 snaps. . . did not play six
downs in the season opener at Oklahoma
State (9/3) and five snaps vs. Middle
Tennessee (10/29). . . ranked third on the
team with 23 knockdown blocks. . . had six
knockdowns at WKU (10/22), the most by a
Cajun all season. . . also had four knockdowns vs. FIU (9/24) and Florida Atlantic
(10/1). . . earned third letter.
2010 (Sophomore): Appeared in 12
games, starting seven at right guard and
one at right tackle. . . played both guard
and tackle throughout the season. . . saw
action for 643 snaps. . . played a seasonhigh 91 snaps vs. No. 22 Oklahoma State,
the most in a game by any Cajun in 2010.
2009 (Freshman): Appeared in 12 games. . . earned first career start at right guard at
Nebraska (9/26). . . played a total of 365 snaps, including a season-high 74 at Arkansas
State.
2008 (Redshirt): Enrolled in class for the spring semester and participated in spring drills.
. . redshirted, did not play. . . originally signed in February 2007, but sat out the 2007 fall
semester.
High School: Third team all-state choice as a senior at Boyd Anderson High, playing for
coach Wayne Bair. . . also named second team all-county as both a junior and senior. . .
ranked 81st in the nation amongst offensive tackles by Rivals.com. . . member of the
Broward County All-Stars for the 10th annual South Florida All-Star game.
Personal: Born Dec. 19, 1988 in Carver Ranches, Fla. . . . son of Thomas Odom and Judy
Allen. . . is the youngest of four children, having two brothers (Aaron & Thomas, Jr.) and one
sister (Desiree). . . criminal justice major.
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EMEKA ONYENEKWU
45
6-3
250
Sr.
DE
New Orleans, La.
McKinley (Baton Rouge) H.S.
Year G
2009 5
2010 12
2011 11
Totals 28
Onyenekwu’s Career Statistics
5
0
5
0-0
0-0
16 9
25 6.5-36 3.5-29
4
3
7 2.5-10 1.0-9
25 12
37
9-36 4.5-38
Int FR-FF
0 0-1
0 0-1
0 0-1
0
0-3
PBU
0
1
1
2
O’NEILL PARKER
5-11
170
Fr.
S
Carencro, La.
Carencro H.S.
2011 (Redshirt): Made the team as a walk-on during preseason camp and redshirted as a
member of the defensive secondary.
High School: First team all-area choice as a senior at Carencro High, playing for coach Mac
Barousse. . . two-way regular, making 82 catches as a wide receiver and seven interceptions
as a safety. . . three-time all-district choice as a defensive back. . . lettered four times in
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football and three in track. . . finished fifth in the state as a senior in the triple jump. . .
claimed the district triple jump title as a junior.
Personal: Born Sept. 3, 1993 in Lafayette, La. . . son of Harold and Sandra Parker. . . is the
youngest of three children, having one brother (O’Bryan) and one sister (Brooke). . . business
management major.
TREVENCE PATT
2011 (Junior): Played in 11
games on the defensive line,
earning a start in the season
opener at Oklahoma State
(9/3). . . did not play against
both Nicholls State (9/17) and
North Texas (10/15). . . made
seven tackles (four solo) with
2.5 tackles-for-loss (-10 yards),
a quarterback sack (-9 yards)
and a forced fumble. . . had his
lone sack and forced fumble in
the final drive at FIU (9/24) to
help stop a potential game-winning drive. . . had a season-best two tackles at Arkansas
State (11/12), including a quarterback sack. . . also made one tackle in five other games. . .
earned third letter.
2010 (Sophomore): Appeared in 12 games. . . started three consecutive contests beginning at Troy. . . played a season-high 42 snaps against the Trojans. . . led team in sacks (3.5)
and was second in tackles-for-loss (8.5). . . recorded four tackles and shared a TFL at North
Texas. . . posted two sacks, two TFL and forced a fumble at Troy. . . top game came in the
finale at La.-Monroe with seven tackles (all solo), four tackles-for-loss and a sack..
2009 (Freshman): Played five games as a reserve defensive lineman and on special teams.
. . made two tackles against both Nebraska and Middle Tennessee.
High School: First team all-district choice as a senior at McKinley High in Baton Rouge,
playing for coach Robert Signater. . . recorded 44 tackles, 15 tackles-for-loss, 12.5 sacks and
two fumble recoveries as a senior. . . played in Red Stick All-Star Football Game. . . started
career at tight end, then played final season as a defensive end. . .
Personal: Born March 10, 1990 in Oklahoma City, Okla. . . . son of Chidi and Ugoo
Onyenekwu. . . is the youngest of six children, having one brother (Ike) and four sisters
(Ngozi, Cece, Chinwe & Ife). . . biology major.
6-0
185
So.
CB
Lafayette, La.
Breaux Bridge H.S.
33
2011 (Freshman): Played in six games as a reserve, seeing most of his action on special
teams. . . all of his playing time came in the first eight games. . . made three tackles (two
solo), two of which came on special teams. . . had a solo tackle at Oklahoma State (9/3). . .
added a solo tackle vs. North Texas (10/15) and assisted on a tackle at WKU (10/22). . .
High School: Two-time all-district selection at Breaux Bridge High, playing for coach Paul
Broussard. . . registered 54 tackles with two interceptions and four return touchdowns as a
senior to earn All-Acadiana and all-state Class 4A honors as a senior. . . played in the 2010
Bayou Bowl. . . made five interceptions in 2008.
Personal: Born March 5, 1992 in Lafayette, La. . . . son of Ray and Patrice Patt. . . is one of
seven children, having two brothers (Ray & Jacoby) and four sisters (Desiree, Destiny, Kaley
and Alieha). . . criminal justice major.
Patt’s Career Statistics
2011 6 2
1
3
0-0
0-0
Totals 6 2
1
3
0-0
0-0
HARRY PEOPLES
5-10
180
Sr.
WR
Winona, Miss.
Winona Secondary
Holmes C.C.
Int FR-FF
0 0-0
0
0-0
PBU
0
0
9
2011 (Junior): Saw action in 12 games,
making four starts as the third receiver,
earning the team’s Hardy Edmiston
Sportsmanship Award. . . missed the Kent
State game (9/10). . . ranked sixth in the
league in receptions (58) and seventh in
receiving yards (697) with one touchdown.
. . also rushed four times for eight yards
and a TD and returned seven kickoffs for
117 yards. . . caught a career-high 12
passes for 176 yards and a 42-yard touchdown vs. Florida Atlantic (10/1) . . . the 12
catches were the fourth-highest single
game total in school history. . . added 10
catches for 140 yards at WKU (10/22). . .
came back the next week to make seven
catches for 76 yards at Middle Tennessee
(10/29). . . ended year by making five
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catches for 50 yards in the New Orleans Bowl. . . earned first letter.
Junior College: Named first team NJCAA all-region and first team all-state as a return
specialist as a senior at Holmes CC, playing for coach Danny Robertson. . . scored nine
touchdowns, averaging 30.5 yards on kickoff returns and averaged 19.7 yards on punt
returns. . . caught 35 passes for 380 yards and two scores and rushed for 236 yards and four
touchdowns.
High School: First team all-state choice by the Clarion Ledger as a senior at Winona
Secondary School, playing for coach Ken Chandler. . . part-time starter at defensive back as
a freshman and started part-time at quarterback as a sophomore. . . named to the AllCombine team at the Steve Robertson Southeast Select Combine in Tupelo, Miss.
Personal: Born Sept. 22, 1990 in Savannah, Ga. . . . son of Harry Peoples and the late Lillie
Flowers. . . is one of eight children, having three brothers (Dewayne, Marcus & Gerwandus
Flowers) and four sisters (Teresa and Angela Flowers, Regina and Tiyateshia Peoples). . .
general studies major.
People’s Career Receiving Statistics
Year
Rec
Yds
Avg
TD
2011
58
697
12.0
1
Totals 58
697
12.0
1
Punt Returns
Year
Ret
Yds Avg
2011
5
9 1.8
Totals
5
9 1.8
TD
0
0
Ret
7
7
Kickoff Returns
Yds Avg
117 16.7
117 16.7
EVYN PERRY
6-2
280
Jr.OL
Grapevine, Texas
Grapevine H.S.
Cisco College
79
6-4
250
So.TE
Oxford, Miss.
Oxford H.S.
10
2011 (Freshman): Came off the bench to play in 11 games, being used mostly at tight
end. . . did not see action against Oklahoma State and Florida Atlantic. . . made two catches
for 14 yards on the year, including a one-yard TD catch against Troy (10/8). . . earned first
letter.
24 U n i v e r s i t y O F LOUI S IANA Year
2011
Totals
Pettis’ Career Receiving Statistics
Rec
Yds
Avg
2
14
7.0
2
14
7.0
TORREY PIERCE
5-9
180
Fr.RB
River Ridge, La.
John Curtis H.S.
TD
0
0
2011 (Redshirt): Sat out the season as a redshirt while gaining experience as part of a
talented offensive line unit.
Junior College: First team all-conference choice as a sophomore at Cisco College, playing
for coach Scott Taylor. . . started 16 of the 18 games at center over his two seasons.
High School: Honorable mention all-state choice as a senior at Grapevine High, playing
for coach Shane Eidson. . . lettered three times in football and started two seasons, earning
all-district kudos as both a junior and senior. . . was one of two wrestlers in school history
to record 100 wins. . . was 42-4 as a senior, finishing second in the state meet as a heavyweight.
Personal: Born Sept. 20, 1990 in Phoenix, Ariz. . . . son of Paul and Dena Perry. . . has one
brother (Connor) and one sister (Tegan). . . is active in the Catholic Men’s Group at UL. . . is
an Eagle Scout. . . general studies major.
LARRY PETTIS
High School: First team all-state choice
by the Mississippi Association of Coaches
as a senior at Oxford High, playing for
coach Johnny Hill. . . made 34 catches for
434 yards and five touchdowns as a senior.
. . defensively, made 82 tackles with six
quarterback sacks and four forced fumbles.
. . rated two-star prospect by Scout.com.
Personal: Born Nov. 2, 1992. . . son of
Larry and Cynthia Pettis. . . has two older
brothers (Karlous & Chuckie) and one
younger sister (Amber). . . criminal justice
major.
TD
1
1
41
2011 (Redshirt): Sat out the season as a redshirt, retaining his freshman eligibility.
High School: Two-time first team all-state selection at John Curtis High, playing for coach
J.T. Curtis. . . three-time all-district choice and twice named all-metro. . . totaled 3,260
yards on 268 carries in his career, helping team to a 49-4 record and state championships as
a junior and senior. . . gained 1,126 yards on 89 rushes as a senior, 1,326 yards (101 carries)
as a junior and 768 yards in 78 attempts as a sophomore. . . holds the rare distinction of
setting the record for longest run from scrimmage in a state championship game with an
80-yard burst as a junior and setting the record for longest kickoff return with an 89-yard
effort as a senior. . . in addition to four football letters, also lettered twice in track, competing on team that won the state indoor and outdoor team titles as a junior and senior.
Personal: Born Dec. 12, 1992 in New Orleans, La. . . . son of Ronald and Gail Pierce. . . has
one younger brother (Tariq). . . aspires to be a physical therapist after graduation. . . exercise
science major.
CHRIS PRATER
6-5
260
Fr.
DE
Starkville, Miss.
Starkville H.S.
57
2011 (Redshirt): Spent the season as a redshirt to retain freshman eligibility status. . .
practiced as a member of the defensive line.
High School: First team all-region choice as a senior at Starkville High, playing for coach
Jamie Mitchell. . . rated two-star prospect by Scout.com.
Personal: Born Dec. 5, 1992 in Starkville, Miss. . . . son of Shannon Prater. . . has one
younger brother (Kobi). . . electrical engineering major.
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DANIEL QUAVE
6-3
324
So.OL
Gautier, Miss.
Gautier H.S.
67
2011 (Freshman): Started all 13
games at right guard, being one of
three Cajuns named to the Sun Belt
Writer’s All-Freshmen team. . .
tabbed as the team’s offensive
lineman of the year. . . saw action
in 890 of the 936 offensive plays
during the year. . . played just 34
downs in the season opener at
Oklahoma State (9/3) but finished
the year by playing all but three
downs during the final 12 contests.
. . led the team with 36 knockdown
blocks, including a team seasonhigh six vs. Troy (10/8). . . earned
first letter.
2010 (Redshirt): Redshirted, did
not play.
High School: First team all-district and all-state choice as a senior
at Gautier High, playing for coach
Arlton Hudson. . . recorded 98 pancake blocks as a senior. . . helped team to five consecutive wins to capture a district title in
2009. . . lettered three times in football.. . . played in Bernard Blackwell Mississippi All-Star
Game.
Personal: Born Oct. 11, 1991 in Ocean Springs, Miss. . . . son of Patricia and Charles Quave.
. . has two brothers (Mykhael & Greg) and three sisters (Chastity, Deborah & Patricia). . .
younger brother, Mykhael, is a freshman on the Cajuns. . . was active in the student council
in high school. . . honor roll student. . . general studies major.
MYKHAEL QUAVE
6-5
300
Fr.OL
Gautier, Miss.
Gautier H.S.
70
2011 (Redshirt): Sat out the season during first fall to maintain his freshman eligibility.
High School: Limited by an ankle injury as a senior at Gautier High, playing for coach Arlton
Hudson. . . rated a two-star prospect by Rivals.com and Scout.com and was Scout.com’s No.
92 ranked TE prospect in the country. . . played tight end, offensive line and on defense. . .
finished junior season with 18 receptions and 5 touchdowns. . . also played basketball.
Personal: Born Dec. 1, 1992 in Gautier, Miss. . . . . son of Patricia and Charles Quave. . . has
two brothers (Daniel & Greg) and three sisters (Chastity, Deborah & Patricia). . . older
brother, Daniel, is a sophomore on the Cajuns. . . industrial technology major.
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JAMAL RAINEY
5-11
185
Fr.
S
Opelousas, La.
Opelousas H.S.
2011 (Redshirt): Joined the team for 2012 spring drills after transferring from the
University of New Orleans. . . will be eligible to play in the fall.
High School: Named to the all-district team as a senior at Opelousas High, playing for
coach Mickey Autrey. . . also garnered the squad’s offensive MVP honors.
Personal: Born April 9, 1993 in New Orleans, La. . . . son of Ronald Johnson and Bridgette
Richardson. . . is an only child. . . his cousin, Devery Hendersen, played at LSU and has been
a member of the New Orleans Saints since 2005. . . another cousin, Karl Dunbar, played three
seasons as a defensive tackle for the Saints and went on to a coaching career, most recently
with the Minnesota Vikings. . . exercise science major.
EFFREM REED
5-8
180
Fr.RB
Geismar, La.
Dutchtown H.S.
31
2011 (Redshirt): Sat out the season as a redshirt. . . voted the team’s scout team offensive
player of the year. . . suffered a shoulder injury during conditioning drills in January, keeping
him out of most spring drills.
High School: First team all-state choice as a senior at Dutchtown High, playing for coach
Benny Saia. . . also tabbed as the MVP of the Baton Rouge area after rushing 271 times for
1,926 yards and 32 touchdowns as a senior. . . three-year starter. . . rated two-star prospect
by Rivals.com. . . ran for 962 yards with 14 touchdowns and added 423 receiving yards and
seven scores as a junior.
Personal: Born June 4, 1992 in Baton Rouge, La. . . . son of Effrem, Sr. and Marie Reed. . .
has one older sister (LaTasha). . . exercise science major.
CHRISTIAN RINGO
6-1
285
So.
DL
Jackson, Miss.
Forest Hill H.S.
92
2011 (Freshman): Saw action in eight games
as a reserve on the defensive line and on special
teams. . . did not play vs. Oklahoma State, Kent
State, Troy and WKU. . . made 19 tackles (eight
solo), adding 2.5 tackles for loss (-13 yards) and
1.5 quarterback sacks (-12). . . had two tackles,
including 1.5 tackles-for-loss (-4 yards) and
shared a QB sack in his first action vs. Nicholls
State (9/17). . . came back at FIU the following
week to make a career-high six tackles (two
solo). . . had a quarterback sack as part of a
two-tackle effort vs. Florida Atlantic (10/1). . .
added three tackles against both North Texas
(10/15) and Arkansas State (11/12). . . record-
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ed two tackles in the New Orleans Bowl.
High School: Second team all-state choice by the Mississippi Coaches Association as a
senior at Forest Hill High, playing for coach Mario Lane. . . also named first team All-Metro
and second team all-state by the Clarion Ledger. . . posted 64 tackles, nine sacks and two
fumble recoveries as a senior. . . played in the Mississippi/Alabama All-Star Classic in Mobile.
. . four-year starter. . . received all-metro honors as a junior . . . rated two-star prospect by
Scout.com.
Personal: Born March 10, 1992 in Jackson, Miss . . . son of Henry and Alethea Ringo. . . has
two brothers (Isaiah Williams & Chris Ringo). . . criminal justice major.
Ringo’s Career Statistics
2011 8 8 11 19 2.5-13 1.5-12 0 0-0
Totals 8 8
11
19 2.5-13 1.5-12 0
0-0
JAMAL ROBINSON
6-4
205
So.
WR
Slidell, La.
Salmen H.S.
Robinson’s Career Receiving Statistics
Year
Rec
Yds
Avg
TD
2011
7
77
11.0
0
Totals
7
77
11.0
0
MATT ROSENBALM
6-2
225
Sr.
DS
Cumming, Ga.
Forsyth General H.S.
CHRISTIAN SAGER
6-0
220
So.LB
Monroe, La.
St. Frederick H.S.
PBU
0
0
15
2011 (Freshman): Played in 10 games as a
reserve receiver, making seven catches for 77
yards. . . did not play against either Kent State
or Florida Atlantic. . . made a season-high two
catches for 31 yards, including a season-long
of 17 yards, at Arizona (11/26). . . made single
catches in five other games. . . earned first
letter.
High School: Earned all-state honors as a
senior at Salmen High, playing for coach Jerry
Leonard. . . caught 84 passes for 1,021 yards
and 19 touchdowns as a senior. . . rated threestar prospect by Rivals.com. . . made 48 catches for 623 yards and eight TDs as a junior. . .
also started on the basketball team that won
the state title his junior year. . . went 26-7 an
advanced to the state quarterfinals as a
senior.
Personal: Born Jan. 13, 1993 in New Orleans,
La. . . . son of Tashawn Mitchell and Joy Robinson. . . has one brother (Jalil) and three sisters
(Jazmon, Jenel & Jaliyah). . . criminal justice major.
2010 (Sophomore): Appeared in 12 games as the deep snapper. . . made a solo tackle at
Ole Miss. . . recovered a fumble at La.-Monroe on punt coverage in the third quarter of a tied
game that led to a Cajuns field goal. . . named to the Sun Belt Conference Honor Roll.
2009 (Freshman): Backup deep snapper; did not compete during the season.
Personal: Born May 9, 1990 in Ventura, Calif. . . . son of Larry and Kelly Rosenbalm. . . has
one brother (Ethan) and one sister (Ashley). . . general studies major.
81
56
2011 (Freshman): Did not see any game action while working with the linebacker unit. .
. voted the team’s scout team defensive player of the year.
Roll.
High School: Versatile athlete who saw time at four different positions as a senior at St.
Frederick High, playing for coach Paul Guerriero. . . played at tight end, running back and
quarterback on offense and linebacker on defense. . . registered 145 tackles (98 solo) as a
senior, adding three quarterback sacks, three forced fumbles, three fumbles recovered and
one blocked field goal.
Personal: Born Oct. 18, 1991 in Monroe, La. . . . son of Harlan and Dawn Sager. . . has one
older brother (Miles) and one younger sister (Anna Beth). . . has posted a 3.0 GPA in every
semester at UL and is on schedule to graduate in the spring of 2013. . . business management major.
RILEY SAUNDERS
6-0
200
Jr.
WB
Oxford, Miss.
Oxford H.S.
Mississippi State
19
2011 (Redshirt): Joined the team as a walk-on and sat out the season to meet NCAA
transfer guidelines. . . practiced with the UL quarterbacks. . . took part in spring practice in
2011.
Mississippi State: Was a member of the Bulldogs football team for two years (2009 &
2010). . . played in three games as a freshman at quarterback in 2009. . . redshirted in
2010.
High School: First team all-district choice as a senior at Oxford High, playing for coach
Johnny Hill. . . played freshman season at Ridgeland (Miss.) High but transferred to Oxford
for sophomore year. . . three-time all-district choice, helping team to the second round of
the state playoffs as both a sophomore and junior. . . served as team captain as a senior. . .
also lettered twice in baseball, playing right field and pitching.
Personal: Born April 21, 1990 in Statesboro, Ga. . . . son of David and Jan Saunders. . . has
one sister (Kaylee). . . his father is the UL assistant recruiting coordinator and cornerbacks
coach. . . political science major.
2011 (Junior): Handled the long-snapping chores in the first eight games. . . missed the
final four games after suffering a knee injury at WKU (10/22). . . earned second letter.
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ADAM SAVOIE
5-7
158
Fr.
WR
Lafayette, La.
Lafayette H.S.
80
2011 (Redshirt): Joined the team as a walk-on in fall camp and redshirted. . . worked with
the UL receivers.
High School: Two-year letterman in football at Lafayette High, playing for coach Mark
Barousse.
Personal: Born Jan. 4, 1993 in Lafayette, La. . . . son of Dr. Joseph and Gail Savoie. . . has
one older sister (Blaire). . . his father, Joseph, is the president of the University of Louisiana.
. . sports management major.
TRAVIS SHINN
5-9
153
Fr.K
Rockwall, Texas
Rockwall H.S.
2011 (Redshirt): Joined the team as a walk-on and redshirted. . . practiced as both a
punter and kicker.
High School: Three-year letterman in football at Rockwall High, playing for coach Scott
Smith. . . scored 32 points as a senior, making four field goals and 20 extra points. . . totaled
28 points as a junior, connecting on three field goals and 19 extra points.
Personal: Born Oct. 30, 1992 in Dallas, Texas. . . son of Ted Shinn and Colleen Shinn-Fish. .
. moving image arts major.
GREG SIENER
6-4
280
Fr.OL
Mandeville, La.
Mandeville H.S.
69
HUNTER STOVER
6-1
205
So.K
Abbeville, La.
Notre Dame H.S.
95
2011 (Freshman): Played in the first
eight games of the season before suffering a season-ending knee injury against
WKU (10/22). . . handled the kickoff
chores, averaging 60.3 yards in 47 kickoffs
with one touchback. . . earned the team’s
special teams player of the week for his
efforts vs. Troy (10/8). . . earned first letter.
2010 (Redshirt): Redshirted to retain
his freshman eligibility. . . named to the
Sun Belt Conference Honor Roll.
High School: All-state kicker as a junior
at Notre Dame High, playing for coach
Lewis Cook, a former UL assistant coach. .
. two-time all-district, all-parish and AllAcadiana selection as a kicker and linebacker/safety. . . put 78 percent of his
kickoffs (65-of-83) into the end zone and logged 83 tackles, six forced fumbles and five sacks
as a senior. . . earned All-State honors as a kicker with 77 touchbacks as a junior. . . made a
58-yard field goal in the quarterfinals of the state tourney, helping team to a second place
finish. . . played in 2010 Bayou Bowl, making four tackles and returning a blocked punt 29
yards for a touchdown to earn player of the week honors in a vote of the coaches.
Personal: Born Aug. 30, 1991 in Abbeville, La. . . . son of Smokey and Connie Stover. . . has
one brother (Stu) and one sister (Brittany). . . his grandfather, Stewart “Smokey” Stover,
played for the Dallas Texans and Kansas City Chiefs (1960-1966). . . geology major.
Year
2011
Totals
No
47
47
Stover’s Career Kickoff Statistics
Yds
Avg.
TB
2,833
60.3
1
2,833
60.3
1
DARYL SURGENT
2011 (Redshirt): Joined the team for preseason practice and redshirted. . . worked with
the UL offensive line.
High School: A three-year starter on the offensive line at Mandeville High, playing for
coach Guy LeCompte. . . was coached on the offensive line in high school by Jim Dombrowski,
a member of the College Football Hall of Fame who played for more than a decade for the
New Orleans Saints. . . rated two-star prospect by Rivals.com and Scout.com. . . invited to
attend the NIKE camp held at the LSU training facility in Baton Rouge and the Under Armour
training camp and combine held at the Saints training facility in Metairie.
Personal: Born Aug. 7, 1992. . . son of Nick and Arlene Siener. . . has one brother (Patrick)
and one sister (Kelley). . . criminal justice major.
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6-0
195
Jr.
WR
Alexandria, La.
Alexandria H.S.
OB
2
2
87
2011 (Sophomore): Played in all 13 games at wide receiver, making 11 starts and earning
the team’s utility player of the year award for being the best all-purpose athlete. . . was not
listed as a starter for the last two games of the regular season (at Arkansas State & at
Arizona). . . was fourth on the team with 28 catches and 518 receiving yards and was third
with six receiving touchdowns. . . also returned 37 kickoffs for a 20.9 average (774 yards) and
27 punts for 323 yards. . . led the Sun Belt and ranked 13th nationally with a 12.0 punt return
average. . . grabbed at least one pass in all but one game (Nicholls Sate) with a season-high
three grabs done four times. . . made two catches for 109 yards, including a 44-yard touchdown and a season-best 65-yard grabs, vs. North Texas (10/15). . . rushed for a 16-yard TD at
Middle Tennessee (10/29). . . finished the year with 283 all-purpose yards vs. San Diego
State, catching three passes for 93 yards (56 yard long), returning five kickoffs for 98 yards
and having two punt returns for 92 yards, including an 87-yard punt for a touchdown. . . the
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punt return TD was the second-longest in
school history. . . earned second letter.
2010 (Freshman): Appeared in 10 games
as a wide receiver and on special teams. . .
Missed Troy and WKU games with a shoulder injury. . . made seven catches for 155
yards with a team-best 22.1 yards per
catch. . . returned 21 kickoffs for 629 yards
and a 20.3 average. . . was third on the
team with 785 all-purpose yards. . . collected a season-best four receptions for
110 yards at Ohio, the only 100-yard receiving game by a Cajun wide receiver in 2010.
. . had eight kickoff returns for 238 yards ,
including a 97-yard return for a touchdown
vs. No. 22 Oklahoma State to set a single
game school record for kickoff return yards.
. . .the 97-yard return was the second-longest kickoff return in school history. . . tied
single-game record for kickoff returns with
nine at Ole Miss.
High School: Honorable mention all-state choice as a senior at Alexandria High, playing for
coach Chris Gatlin. . . caught 43 passes for 860 yards and had 14 TDs as a senior, including 11
receiving. . . named team MVP. . . earned first team all-district honors at wide receiver and
second team all-district honors as a kick returner as both a junior and senior.
Personal: Born May 13, 1992 in Alexandria, La. . . . son of Karolyn Surgent and Darryl
Surgent. . . has one brother (Ray) and two sisters (Kourtney & Chavon). . . is a member of the
Kinesiology Professional Association at UL. . . exercise science major.
Year
2010
2011
Totals
Surgent’s Career Statistics
Rec
Yds
Avg
7
155
22.1
28
518
18.5
35
673
19.2
Punt Returns
Year
Ret
Yds Avg
2010
0
0 --
2011 27 323 12.0
Totals 27 323 12.0
TD
0
1
1
TD
0
6
6
Kickoff Returns
Ret Yds Avg
31 629 20.3
37 774 20.9
68 1403 20.6
HUNTER THIBODAUX
5-8
195
Jr.
S
Lafayette, La.
Acadiana H.S.
TD
1
0
1
37
2011 (Sophomore): Played in five games as a reserve, mostly on special teams. . . made
one assisted tackle on the year, at Arkansas State (11/12). . . earned first letter.
2010 (Freshman): Saw time in six games on kickoff coverage, including the last four
games of the season. . . assisted on a tackle vs. FIU. . . named to the Sun Belt Conference
Honor Roll.
2009 (Redshirt): Redshirted, did not play. . . twice chosen as the defensive scout team
player of the week. . . named to the Sun Belt Conference Honor Roll.
High School: Honorable mention all-state choice as a senior at Acadiana High, playing for
coach Ted Davidson. . . started on teams that went a combined 36-8 over his final three
seasons, winning a state title as a sophomore and finishing second in the state as a junior. .
. started at linebacker as a senior, earning all-district and All-Acadiana accolades. . . aca28 U n i v e r s i t y O F LOUI S IANA demic all-state choice as a senior. . . lettered four times in football and three times in baseball, playing centerfield. . . Wendy’s High School Heisman recipient as a senior.
Personal: Born June 24, 1991. . . son of Patrick and Michelle Thibodaux. . . has one sister
(Haley). . . is a member of the Pre-Professional Society at UL, a group that among other
things, performs community service functions in the medical community. . . biology major.
Year G
2010 5
2011 5
Totals 10
Thibodaux’s Career Statistics
0
1
1
0-0
0-0
0
1
1
0-0
0-0
0
2
2
0-0
0-0
BRADY THOMAS
6-3
184
Sr.
QB
Aledo, Texas
Aledo H.S.
Int FR-FF
0 0-0
0 0-0
0
0-0
PBU
0
0
0
13
2011 (Junior): Played in all 13
games, serving as the holder on
all placements while also serving
as a reserve at quarterback. . .
was perfect on two pass attempts,
throwing an 11-yard completion
against Middle Tennessee (10/29)
and a 19-yard pass on a fake field
goal vs. Arkansas State (11/12). .
. earned second letter.
2010 (Sophomore): Traveled
with the team all season as a
backup quarterback. . . took over
under center for the final series at
No. 23 Georgia, but did not
attempt a pass. . . also appeared
at quarterback at North Texas for
the final snap in victory formation.
2009 (Freshman): Did not compete. . . named Offensive Scout Team Player of the Week
(Kansas State).
High School: Second team all-county choice as a senior at Aledo High, playing for coach
Tim Buchanan. . . helped squad to a 11-3 record, falling to the Robert Griffin III led Copperas
Cove in the state semi-finals. . . led team to a 12-2 mark as a junior, advancing to the semifinals of the state Class 4A playoffs.
Personal: Born June 23, 1989 in Fort Worth, Texas. . . son of Frank and Garla Thomas. . . has
two brothers (Tyson & Colby) and one sister (Karis). . . sports management major.
SEAN THOMAS
5-10
175
So.
CB
New Orleans, La.
St. Augustine H.S.
24
2011 (Freshman): Came off the bench to play in nine games as a reserve in the secondary
and on special teams. . . did not play in three of the first four games, but came back to see
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action in eight of the last nine contests. . . made 13 tackles on the year (nine solo) with a
quarterback hurry and one pass breakup. . . had five tackles on special teams. . . made two
or more tackles in four different games, including a season-best three stops at Middle
Tennessee (10/29). . . earned first letter.
High School: Two-star prospect by Scout.com as a senior at St. Augustine High, playing for
coach Otis Washington. . . registered 44 tackles, two sacks, three interceptions and scored on
a 102-yard interception return as a senior. . . helped lead St. Augustine to a 9-3 record in
2010, losing in the 5A state quarterfinals. . . lettered four times in football. . . played in the
Louisiana-Mississippi All-Star Game.
Personal: Born Aug. 23, 1992 in New Orleans, La. . . . son of Quintin Thomas and Mary
Smith-Thomas. . . has two sisters (Kaisha & Haven). . . his father played defensive end and
outside linebacker for the Cajuns form 1984-86. . . mass communications-broadcasting
major.
Thomas’ Career Statistics
2011 9 9
4
13
0-0
0-0
Totals 9 9
4
13
0-0
0-0
Int FR-FF
0 0-0
0
0-0
PBU
1
1
85
IAN THOMPSON
6-4
234
Jr.TE
Kernersville, N.C.
East Forsyth H.S.
2011 (Sophomore): Played in all 13
games, making one start, while playing as a tight end. . . started the Kent
State contest (9/10). . . finished the
season with 10 catches for 99 yards. . .
made a season-high three catches for
23 yards vs. Florida Atlantic. . . also
made three receptions totaling 21
yards at Middle Tennessee (10/29). . .
caught one pass for 11 yards in the
New Orleans Bowl. . . earned second
letter.
2010 (Freshman): Appeared in 12
games as a reserve tight end and on
special teams. . . made an assisted
tackle vs. No. 22 Oklahoma State. . .
fielded a short kickoff at La.-Monroe
and returned it two yards.
2009 (Redshirt): Redshirted, did not
play. . . named the offensive scout
team player of the week twice.
High School: First team all-conference and all-county choice as a senior at East Forsyth
High, playing for coach Todd Wilbert. . . made 49 receptions for 723 yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior. . . finished with 90 career receptions for 1,333 yards and 16 touchdowns.
Personal: Born Sept. 14, 1990 in Greensboro, N.C. . . . son of John Thompson and India
Pickard. . . is the oldest of three children, having one brother (Cole) and one sister (Ivy). . .
full name is Jonathan Ian Thompson. . . general studies major.
Year
2011
Totals
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Thompson’s Career Statistics
Rec
Yds
Avg
10
99
9.9
10
99
9.9
TD
0
0
DOMINIQUE TOVELL
6-3
235
Fr.LB
Columbia, Miss.
Columbia H.S.
52
2011 (Redshirt): Did not see any game action while practicing with the UL linebackers. . .
earned redshirt to maintain freshman eligibility.
High School: Two-time all-district choice at Columbia High, playing for coach Doug Norris.
. . helped team to an 18-7 record over his final two seasons, including a pair of district titles.
. . made 95 tackles, six sacks, four forced fumbles and returned an interception for a touchdown during his senior season, playing as both a defensive end and linebacker. . . named to
the WDAM-TV and Hattiesburg American All-Area football team at tight end after catching
33 passes on the season for 390 yards and six touchdowns. . . rated a two-star prospect by
Scout.com. . . also lettered five times in basketball, helping team to a 129-29 record during
his career and earning all-district honors four times. . . hoops team won four district titles,
claiming the state title as a freshman.
Personal: Born June 15, 1992 in Columbia, Miss. . . . son of Charles Coleman and Marcia
Pittman. . . has one younger brother (Darius). . . recipient of a Principal’s Scholar award each
year in high school. . . exercise science major.
YOBES WALKER
5-11
195
Sr.RB
Angleton, Texas
Brazoswood H.S.
26
2011 (Junior): Came off the bench to
see action in seven games. . . played in
seven of the first 10 games before
missing the final three contests. . .
rushed seven times for 16 yards. . . had
two carries for eight yards at Oklahoma
State (9/3). . . made a season-high four
carries for two yards at Middle
Tennessee (10/29). . . earned third letter.
2010 (Sophomore): Played in 10
games as a reserve fullback and on
special teams. . . Had one rush for two
yards vs. WKU.
2009 (Freshman): Appeared in 10
games, starting four of the final six
games at running back. . . did not play
the first two games. . . second on the
team with 412 rushing yards. . . also
had four receptions for 31 yards. . . had
24 carries for 94 yards at Western Kentucky to earn team offensive player of the week kudos.
. . top game came vs. Florida Atlantic, totaling 105 yards on 21 carries, including a seasonlong rush of 23 yards.
High School: Second team all-state choice as a senior at Brazoswood High, playing for
coach Allan Weddell. . . carried 324 times for almost 2,200 yards with 17 touchdowns as a
senior, garnering second team All-Greater Houston and the county and district MVP. . . finished his career with 5,647 yards and 56 touchdowns.
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Personal: Born Sept. 11, 1989 in Angleton, Texas. . . son of Yogi and Beatrice Walker. . . has
one brother (Franklin) and three sisters (Angela, Cece & Sade). . . general studies major.
Year
Att
2009 116
2010
1
2011
7
Totals 124
Rushing
Yds
412
2
16
430
Walker’s Career Statistics
Avg
3.6
2.0
2.3
3.5
TD
2
0
0
2
Rec
4
0
0
4
Receiving
Yds Avg
31 7.8
0
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0
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31 7.8
JEVANTE WATSON
5-10
175
Fr.
CB
Bastrop, La.
Bastrop H.S.
TD
0
0
0
0
18
2011 (Redshirt): Made the squad as a walk-on and spent the year as a redshirt, gaining
experience while practicing in the defensive secondary.
High School: First team all-state choice by the LSWA as a senior at Bastrop High, playing
for coach Brad Bradshaw. . . caught 54 passes for 873 yards (16.2 avg.) and 11 touchdowns
as a senior. . . also made 11 tackles with an interception and returned 14 kickoffs fo 314 yards
and a 22.4 average. . . had 14 touchdowns, including one rushing and one each on punt and
kickoff returns. . . two-time all-region pick. . . used mostly at defensive back as a junior,
making 39 tackles with an interception, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. . . on
offense, rushed 25 times for 177 yards (7.1 avg.) with seven touchdowns. . . also caught 14
passed for 240 yards (17.1) and two TDs and returned 13 kickoffs for 332 yards (25.5 avg.). .
. used primarily in the backfield as a sophomore, scoring 19 touchdowns. . . was a three-star
recruit by ESPN.com, Rivals.com and Scout.com. . . . rated the No. 37 player in Louisiana as a
senior.
Personal: Born Jan. 26, 1992 in Bastrop, La. . . . son of Jeff Grayson and Michelle Watson. .
. has one brother (Prentiss Ford). . . general studies major.
MELVIN WHITE
6-3
191
Sr.
CB
Freeport, Texas
Brazosport H.S.
22
2011 (Junior): Honorable mention All-Sun Belt choice after finishing seventh on the team
with 64 tackles (50 solo). . . voted the team’s big hit award winner. . . started all 13 games
at safety, finishing third on the team with 8.5 tackles-for-loss (-30 yards) with two interceptions for 101 yards and a touchdown, seven pass breakups and one forced fumble and one
fumble recovery. . . matched his career high with seven tackles against both Middle
Tennessee (10/29) and Arkansas State (11/12). . . scooped up and returned a blocked field
goal 68 yards for a score vs. Nicholls State (10/17), the third-longest return of a blocked kick
in school history. . . also brought back an interception 89 yards for a touchdown vs. Troy
(10/8), the third-longest return in school history. . . had five or more tackles in a game nine
times, including in the final six contests of the year. . . made five tackles (four solo) and two
pass breakups in the New Orleans Bowl win over San Diego State. . . earned third letter.
2010 (Sophomore): Appeared in 12 games at cornerback and on special teams. . . started
vs. Arkansas State, recovering a fumble that led to a field goal. . . registered a career-high
seven tackles at Ole Miss, adding a 93-yard fumble return for a touchdown.
30 U n i v e r s i t y O F LOUI S IANA 2009 (Freshman): Played 12
games, earning a start at cornerback vs. Florida Atlantic. . . totaled
seven tackles, including two tackles at LSU and two tackles vs. FAU.
. . broke-up a pass at LSU.
2008 (Redshirt): Sat out the
season to meet NCAA initial eligibility guidelines.
High School: Named first team
all-district and the offensive MVP
of Brazoria County as a senior at
Brazosport High, playing for
coach Brian Welch. . . switched
from wide receiver to quarterback
prior to senior season... second
team all-district selection as a
junior. . . had a standout track
career, owning bests of 22’8” in
the long jump and 44’0” in the
triple jump.
Personal: Born June 26, 1990 in Freeport, Texas . . . son of Melvin and Shenay White. . . has
two brothers (Andrew Young & Kimrick Lewis) and three sisters (Monique & Deloris Nelson,
Melquita Lewis). . . will graduate in Dec., 2012 with a degree in criminal justice.
Year G
2009 12
2010 12
2011 13
Totals 37
White’s Career Statistics
4
3
7
0-0
0-0
18 6
24
0-0
0-0
50 14 64 8.5-30 1.5-3
72 23
95 8.5-30 1.5-3
T.J. WORTHY
6-2
190
Fr.
WR
Gadsden, Ala.
Gadsden H.S.
Univ. of Mississippi
Int FR-FF
0-0 0-0
0-0 2-0
2-101 1-1
2-101 3-1
PBU
1
1
7
9
27
2011 (Redshirt): Transferred to UL for the spring semester. . . will sit out the 2012 season
to meet NCAA transfer guidelines.
High School: All-state honoree as a senior at Gadsden High, playing for coach Joe
Billingsley. . . made 21 catches for 450 yards and nine TDs as a senior, helping team to a 10-4
record and Class 6A state quarterfinals. . . was ranked as the No. 20 player in Alabama by
Superprep and was an all-region pick by both SuperPrep and PrepStar. . . rated No. 18 player
in Alabama by Rivals.com. . .
Personal: Born April 14, 1993 in Gadsden, Ala. . . son of Thomas and Charlotte Worthy. . .
has one younger brother (Blake). . . criminal justice major.
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TYREN ALEXANDER
6-1, 200, Fr., LB
Breaux Bridge, La.
Breaux Bridge H.S.
29
High School: First team all-state choice as a senior at
Breaux Bridge High, playing for coach Paul Broussard. . .
recorded 137 tackles, including 43 solo, as a senior, adding
two fumble recoveries (one for a TD), two interceptions and two blocked punts. . . named
District 5-4A defensive MVP and the Powerade All-Acadiana Defensive Player of the Year as
a senior. . . three-time all-district and All-Acadiana choice. . . rated as a three-star prospect
by Rivals.com and ESPN Scout Inc. . . was the No. 86 outside linebacker by ESPN Scout Inc.
Personal: Born Sept. 23, 1994 in Breaux Bridge, La. . . . son of Craig and Darla Alexander. .
. is the middle of three children, having two sisters (Breoni & Eboni). . . volunteered time
during two summers mowing lawns in his neighborhood. . . athletic training major.
LaMARCUS ALLEN
6-2, 195, Fr., WR
New Iberia, La.
New Iberia Senior
High School: First team all-district honoree as a senior at
New Iberia Senior High, playing for coach Rick Hutson. . .
caught 40 passes for almost 900 yards and 10 touchdowns
as a senior. . . lettered twice in football and three times in track. . . ran the 100, 200 and 400
meters in track, helping team to a pair of regional championships. . . rated as a two-star
prospect by both Rivals.com and Scout.com and the No. 46 recruit in Louisiana by MaxPreps.
Personal: Born Aug. 14, 1994 in Lufkin, Texas. . . son of John Allen and Shana Denman. . .
has one older brother (Jonathan). . . psychology major.
DARRIEN BATISTE
6-2, 245, Fr., DL
Geismar, La.
Dutchtown H.S.
99
High School: Three-time first team all-district choice at
Dutchtown High, playing for coach Benny Saia. . . helped
team to a 11-1 record as a senior and a 12-1 mark and a
second place finish in the state as a junior. . . registered 50 or more tackles as both a junior
and senior and made 40 stops as a sophomore. . . lettered four times in football, twice in
track and once in basketball. . . threw the shot put in track and played power forward in
basketball. . . rated as a three-star prospect by ESPN Scout Inc. . . selected to play in the
Louisiana/Texas Bayou Bowl.
Personal: Born Feb. 2, 1994 in Biloxi, Miss. . . son of Mark and Angela Batiste. . . is the
youngest of three children, having one brother (Jeremy Matthews) and one sister (Bria). . .
his uncle, Aubrey Matthews, played 11 seasons (1986-96) in the NFL with Detroit, Atlanta
and Green Bay. . . is active in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. . . graduated from high
school with a 3.5 GPA. . . civil engineering major.
JOSEPH BRUNSON
6-4, 300, Fr., OL
Ruston, La.
Ruston H.S.
High School: Honorable mention all-state pick as a senior
at Ruston High, playing for coach Billy Laird. . . helped team
to a 9-4 record and the semi-finals of the state playoffs as a
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senior and a district title as a junior. . . named to the Ruston Daily Leader’s Elite 22 Squad as
both a junior and senior. . . received the school’s Hoss Garrett Award as the team’s offensive
leader. . . team captain as a senior. . . two-time member of the 1,000-pound weightlifting
club, breaking the school record for bench press and the offensive line’s squat mark. . . first
team all-district as a junior and senior and an honorable mention choice as a sophomore. .
. ranked one of the top 2 guard prospects by Louisiana Football Magazine.
Personal: Born July 1, 1993 in Ruston, La. . . . son of Daren and Angela Brunson. . . is the
youngest of three children, having two brothers (Josh & Jacob). . . volunteered time with the
Leading Lincoln program, speaking to youth groups around the parish. . . a member of the
honor roll and TOPS club in high school. . . exercise science major.
REMAINE DOUGLAS
6-2, 275, Fr., DL
Parkman, Fla.
Stoneman Douglas H.S.
53
High School: First team All-Broward County as a senior at
Stoneman Douglas High, playing for coach Al Lang. . . had
50 tackles, including eight tackles for loss and seven quarterback sacks as a senior. . . was the MVP of the Dade vs. Broward County All-Star game. . .
lettered four times in football, being named the team’s most improved defensive lineman
as a junior and team MVP as a senior.
Personal: Born April 11, 1994 in Jamaica. . . son of Osmond and Marcia Douglas. . . has
three brothers (Lewayne, Ryan & Courtney) and one sister (Carla). . . volunteered time as a
basketball and soccer youth coach. . . health promotion and wellness major.
KARMICHAEL
DUNBAR II
6-2, 320, Fr., DL
Prior Lake, Minn.
Prior Lake H.S.
94
High School: Honorable mention all-state choice as a
senior at Prior Lake High, playing for coach Matt Gegenheimer. . . totaled 49 tackles as a
senior including 5.0 sacks, helping team to an 8-3 record, advancing to the quarterfinals of
the state playoffs. . . voted the team’s best offensive lineman. . . played on both sides of the
ball spending time at defensive tackle along with being a starter on the offensive line. . .
rated as a two-star recruit by Scout.com and in the Top 25 among Minnesota prospects.
Personal: Born March 8, 1994 in Opelousas, La. . . full name is Karmichael Mackenzie
Dunbar II. . . son of Karl and Pamela Dunbar. . . is the oldest of three children, having two
sisters (Mickel & Nickolette). . . his father played collegiately at LSU and several seasons in
the NFL and is currently the defensive line coach for the New York Jets. . . was a member of
the band in high school. . . business management major.
JALEN FIELDS
6-5, 280, Jr., DL
Dalton, Ga.
Georgia Military Institute
97
Junior College: Two-year regular in the lineup at Georgia
Military Institute, playing for coach Bert Williams. . . made
13 tackles with three quarterback sacks (-29 yards) and four
tackles for loss (-34 yards) as a sophomore. . . signed with Georgia out of high school.
High School: Honorable mention all-state choice as a senior at Dalton High, playing for
coach Adam Winegarden. . . recorded 63 tackles with one interception, two forced fumbles
and two fumble recoveries as a senior, leading team to its 50th straight winning season. . .
named first team all-area and first team all-region as a senior by the Daily Citizen. . . had 78
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tackles, including eight sacks and 35 tackles for loss, to earn all-area honors as a junior. . .
also lettered in basketball. . . rated as a four-star prospect out of high school by Rivals.com.
. . was the No. 14 defensive end nationally and the No. 8 prospect out of Georgia. . . listed in
the Rivals 250 in 2010. . . SuperPrep All-America and All-Dixie Teams. . . PrepStar Top 150
Dream Team. . . 2009 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Top 50 prospects in state (#37) and Class
AAAA All-State Honorable Mention…Mobile Press-Register Super Southeast 120.
Personal: Born June 12, 1992 in Dalton, Ga. . . . son of Patrick Fields and Sandra Sanchez
and husband to Martilia Fields. . . has one younger brother (Jacquez). . . criminal justice major.
BROOKS HAACK
6-1, 190, Fr., QB
Katy, Texas
Katy H.S.
16
High School: Honorable mention Class 5A all-state selection by the Texas Sports Writer’s Association as a senior at
Katy High, playing for coach Gary Joseph. . . helped lead
team to a 41-3 record over his final three seasons, including a 27-3 mark as a starter. . . threw
for 1,991 yards and 31 touchdowns his senior season to earn District MVP honors. . . led Katy
to a 12-1 record and the regional finals as a senior. . . received all-district kudos after guiding
team to a 13-1 record and the state quarterfinals as a junior. . . was a member of the team
that won the state title as a freshman in 2008. . . a three-star prospect by Rivals.com. . . rated
No. 143 nationally and 20th in Texas by MaxPreps and the No. 71 QB by ESPN Scout Inc.
Personal: Born Nov. 16, 1993 in Lawrence, Kansas. . . son of Kalum and Leslie Haack. . . has
one older sister, Matte, who is an all-region softball player for the Ragin’ Cajuns. . . was a
member of the National Honor Society in high school. . . was active as a peer mentor in high
school. . . volunteered time reading to kids and helping out as a youth sports coach. . . business marketing major.
Personal: Born Feb. 3, 1994 in Pine Bluff, Ark. . . . son of Kreesha Bennett. . . has two
younger sisters (Ciara Snelling & Paige Bennett). . . was a member of the Nature Club and
Future Business Leaders of America in high school. . . helped the community as part of the
Kudos Club. . . exercise science major.
6-5, 230, Jr., LB
Miami, Fla.
Coffeyville C.C.
Junior College: Started at outside linebacker and also saw
action at wide receiver in his only season at Coffeyville CC,
playing for coach Darian Dulin. . . registered 50 tackles with
11 quarterback sacks as a sophomore.
Mississippi: Played in two games as a true-freshman for the Rebels, making one tackle and
a quarterback sack for a 28-yard loss. . . played against both Fresno State and Kentucky.
High School: Second team All-Dade County choice by the Miami Herald as a both a junior
and senior at Palmetto High, playing for coach Larry Coffey. . . had 66 tackles and 16 sacks as
a senior to build on a 68 tackle and 14 sacks effort as a junior. . . played in the Broward vs.
Dade County All-Star game as a senior. . . rated as a four-star prospect by Rivals.com. . .
named to the PrepStar preseason All-America team as a senior. . . earned SuperPrep AllRegion honors and was rated the No. 40 player in Florida. . . rated as the No. 32 player in
Florida and the No. 32 defensive end in the nation by Scout.com. . . listed as the No. 25
defensive end in the country by ESPN.com
Personal: Born Oct. 15, 1991 in Miami, Fla. . . . son of Jackie Robinson. . . criminal justice
major.
DOMINICK JONES
5-11, 187, Fr., CB
New Orleans, La.
St. Augustine H.S.
CHRISTIAN HILL
5-11, 200, Fr., S
Homestead, Fla.
South Dade Senior H.S.
High School: First team all-county choice as a senior at
South Dade High, playing for coach Greg Dentiono. . . made
102 tackles, with 15 tackles-for-loss and three interceptions, as a senior to garner team MVP honors. . . played in the Broward County All-Star game.
. . second team all-county pick as a sophomore, helping team to an 11-2 record. . . rated as
a two-star prospect by both Scout.com and Rivals.com. . . listed as a Top 35 Dade County
Prospect by the Miami Herald. . . lettered twice in both football and wrestling. . . . finished
sixth in the state at 195 pounds as a senior, helping team to a second place finish.
Personal: Born July 31, 1992 in Homestead, Fla. . . . son of C.A. and Betty Hill. . . has four
brothers (Jeremy, Chandler, Chei & Deion) and one sister (Ashley). . . criminal justice major.
JARED JOHNSON
6-7, 200, Fr., TE
Minden, La.
Minden H.S.
83
High School: First team all-state choice as a senior at
Minden High, playing for coach Randy Peters. . . made 59
catches for 1,130 yards and 12 TDs as a senior, earning allarea and all-district kudos for the second straight season. . . lettered three times in football
and twice in both basketball and tennis. . . helped team to a 51-14 record in two basketball
seasons and played on a pair of tennis teams that advanced to the regionals. . . rated as a
two-star prospect on Scout.com.
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DELVIN JONES
High School: Honorable mention all-state and first team
all-district as a senior at St. Augustine High, playing for
coach David Johnson. . . made 40 tackles with three interceptions as a senior, receiving the team’s defensive skill player of the year. . . helped team to
a 26-8 record in his three seasons, winning a district title as a senior. . . lettered as a freshman
in baseball, playing shortstop, third base and pitcher. . . rated as a three-star prospect by
ESPN Scout Inc. and ranked as the No. 76 cornerback in the nation by ESPN Scout Inc.
Personal: Born Nov. 1, 1994 in New Orleans, La. . . . son of David Jones and Gia Soublet. . .
has one older brother (David, III) and one younger sister (Angela). . . graduated from high
school with honors. . . was active in the Future Business Leaders of America. . . architecture major.
D’SHAIE LANDOR
6-0, 170, Fr., QB
Lafayette, La.
High School: Named the state offensive MVP as a senior at
Teurlings Catholic High, playing for coach Sonny Charpentier.
. . threw for nearly 2,500 yards as a senior to lead team to a
9-4 record and the quarterfinals of the state playoffs. . . helped to engineer a 10-4 record as
a junior, advancing to the state semifinals. . . three-time team MVP and MVP of the Kiwanis
Jamboree. . . earned honorable mention all-state honors as a junior and finished his career
with almost 5,000 yards passing and 2,000 yards rushing. . . three-time all-district choice
and twice received All-Acadiana honors. . . rated as a three-star prospect by Rivals.com and
ESPN Scout Inc. . . was ranked in the Louisiana Top 100 (No. 82) and was the No. 40 DualThreat Quarterback in the nation.
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RODNEY SMITH
Personal: Born Nov. 12, 1993 in Columbus, Ga. . . . son of Andres and Lavern Landor. . . has
one younger sister (Jhada). . . his grandfather, Ernie Wheelwright, was a football standout at
Southern Illinois and went on to play with in the NFL (1964-70). . . received an academic
award from the Rotary Club and was a member of the honor roll in high school. . . volunteered time reading to third graders while in high school. . . business marketing major.
TRE’MAINE
LIGHTFOOT
6-1, 210, Fr., LB
Patterson, La.
Patterson H.S.
51
High School: Two-time first team all-state selection at
Patterson High, playing for coach Tommy Minton. . . made 134 tackles with three interceptions, five forced fumbles, three fumbles and two touchdowns as a senior en route to being
named district MVP and received first team all-district mention for the third straight season.
. . helped team to a 34-7 record during his three seasons, finishing second in the state as a
junior. . . also lettered three times in basketball, helping team to a 56-10 record and two trips
to the state quarterfinals in his last two seasons. . . earned all-district honors three times,
including first team honors as a junior and senior. . . rated as a two-star prospect by ESPN
Scout Inc. . . was the No. 70 inside linebacker in the nation.
Personal: Born Jan. 26, 1994 in Patterson, La. . . . son of Norman and Sharese Lightfoot. . .
is one of four children, having one brother (Norman) and two sisters (Sidtrelle & Nia). . .
sport management major.
JALEN NIXON
6-2, 230, Fr., QB
Lafayette, La.
Carencro H.S.
High School: First team all-state honoree as a senior at
Carencro High, playing for coach Brent Indest. . . threw for
1,120 yards and ran for 1,006 more with a total of 29 touchdowns as a senior to help team to a 13-2 record and the Class 5A state championship game.
. . earned first team all-district and All-Acadiana accolades as a senior and also received
second team all-district mention as a sophomore and junior.
Personal: Born May 19, 1994 in Carencro, La. . . . son of Joseph Oleghe ad Edna Nixon. . . is
the youngest of five children, having three brothers (Larry, Wayland & Eric) and one sister
(Jonaye). . . has spent previous summers umpiring youth baseball. . . business marketing major.
AL-DAMION RILES
5-11, 215, Fr., DB
Mandeville, La.
Lakeshore H.S.
High School: First team all-district choice as a senior at
Lakeshore High, playing for coach Larry Route. . . also
tabbed second team all-district mention for his special
teams play. . . rushed 177 times for 1,281 yards (7.3 avg.) and 24 touchdowns and passed for
987 yards and six scores, earning district MVP honors. . . also caught five passes for 193 yards
(38.6 avg.) and two TDs. . . all-district pick as a junior. . . lettered three times each in football,
basketball and track. . . ran the 100 and 200 meters in track, posting a best of 10.93 in the
100. . . played in the annual Bayou Bowl, the Texas-Louisiana all-star game.
Personal: Born Sept. 17, 1993 in Covington, La. . . . son of David and Diedra Blanchard. . .
has two sisters (Jamie Riles & Tiquanna Blanchard). . . sister, Jamie, is a senior on the Tulane
women’s track team. . . volunteered time in high school working with the Boys & Girls Club
and Special Olympics. . . athletic training major
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6-4, 210, Fr., LB
Hallandale, Fla.
Hallandale H.S.
High School: Played in the Broward County All-Star game
as a senior at Hallandale High, playing for coach Damon
Jones. . . lettered twice in football, playing both tight end
and defensive end. . . was a standout on the track team, competing in the high jump and
triple jump, earning honorable mention all-county honors as a senior. . . had a season-best
43-7 jump to finish fifth in the state regional as a junior and his jump of 44-0 earned him an
11th place finish in the 2012 state meet.
Personal: Born March 3, 1994 in Hollywood, Fla. . . is the son of Rodney, Sr. and Heather
Smith. . . has one younger sister (Adrielle). . . business accounting major.
JEREMY SPARKS
6-5, 280, Fr., OL
Daphne, Ala.
Daphne H.S.
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High School: First team all-district choice as a senior at
Daphne High, playing for coach Glenn Vickery. . . helped
team to a 25-2 record during his last two seasons, winning
the Alabama Class 6A state title with a 15-0 record as a junior. . . served as team captain
during senior season. . . lettered three times in football. . . also lettered in track as a sophomore and junior, throwing the discus. . . rated as a three-star prospect by Rivals.com.
Personal: Born March 4, 1994 in Sacramento, Calif. . . . son of Richard and Kim Sparks. . .
has one older sister (Kaleigh Terhune). . . business accounting major.
ZACH TARVER
6-4, 280, Fr., OL
Monroe, La.
Ouachita Christian School
65
High School: Two-time all-state choice at Ouachita
Christian School, playing for coach Steven Fitzhugh. . .
earned first team all-state honors after leading team to a
15-0 record and the Class 1A state championship. . . also named first team all-state after an
11-4 junior campaign. . . lettered three times in football, twice in basketball and once in
track. . . two-time second team all-district pick in basketball. . . threw the shot put as a
freshman as a member of the district championship team.
Personal: Born July 21, 1993 in Monroe, La. . . . son of Cary and Ashley Tarver. . . has one brother
(Van). . . volunteered time at the Northeast Louisiana Food Bank. . . sports management major.
BLAIN WINSTON
6-4, 230, Fr., DL
Monroe, La.
Richwood H.S.
90
High School: Honorable mention all-state pick as a senior
at Richwood High, playing for coach Warren Trimble. . . alldistrict choice as both a junior and senior. . . finished career
with 24 sacks. . . rated as a two-star prospect by Scout.com. . . ranked one of the Top Super
Prospects by Louisiana Football Magazine.
Personal: Born Oct. 31, 1993 in Monroe, La. . . . was raised by his maternal grandmother,
Martha Davis. . . has one older sister (Krista). . . wa a member of the honor roll in high school.
. . business management major.
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