Loading AI tools
American college football season From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The 2009 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football team represented Louisiana Tech University as a member of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) during the 2009 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Led by third-year head coach Derek Dooley, the Bulldogs played their home games at Joe Aillet Stadium in Ruston, Louisiana. Louisiana Tech finished the season with a record of 4–8 overall and a mark of 3–5 in conference play, tying for fifth place in the WAC.
2009 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football | |
---|---|
Conference | Western Athletic Conference |
Record | 4–8 (3–5 WAC) |
Head coach |
|
Offensive coordinator | Frank Scelfo (3rd season) |
Offensive scheme | Multiple pro-style |
Defensive coordinator | Tommy Spangler (3rd season) |
Base defense | 4–3 |
Captain | Thomas Graham, Rob McGill, D'Anthony Smith |
Home stadium | Joe Aillet Stadium |
Conf | Overall | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Team | W | L | W | L | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 4 Boise State $% | 8 | – | 0 | 14 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nevada | 7 | – | 1 | 8 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fresno State | 6 | – | 2 | 8 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Idaho | 4 | – | 4 | 8 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hawaii | 3 | – | 5 | 6 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Louisiana Tech | 3 | – | 5 | 4 | – | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Utah State | 3 | – | 5 | 4 | – | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Mexico State | 1 | – | 7 | 3 | – | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
San Jose State | 1 | – | 7 | 2 | – | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
US college sports recruiting information for 2009 recruits | ||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | 40‡ | Commit date |
Chad Boyd CB |
Westwego, LA | Shaw | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | 184 lb (83 kg) | 4.64 | Jan 14, 2009 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 40 | ||||||
C.J. Broades WR, S |
Texarkana, TX | Pleasant Grove | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 195 lb (88 kg) | 4.50 | Dec 3, 2008 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 40 | ||||||
Cassetti Brown S |
Leesville, LA | Leesville | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | 4.40 | Jul 31, 2008 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 76 | ||||||
Sharman Brown WR |
Mansfield, TX | Timberview | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | 4.48 | Oct 21, 2008 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 40 | ||||||
Vincent Cano OG |
Kilgore, TX | Kilgore | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 283 lb (128 kg) | 5.08 | Nov 29, 2008 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 40 | ||||||
Lennon Creer RB |
Tatum, TX | Tennessee | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 205 lb (93 kg) | 4.49 | Transfer |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 81 | ||||||
Javontay Crowe S |
Ruston, LA | Ruston | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | 4.48 | Dec 4, 2008 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 40 | ||||||
Tyrone Duplessis RB |
New Orleans, LA | O.P. Walker | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) | 181 lb (82 kg) | 4.53 | Nov 26, 2008 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 74 | ||||||
Justin Ellis OG |
Monroe, LA | Neville | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 313 lb (142 kg) | - | Dec 30, 2008 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 40 | ||||||
I.K. Enemkpali OLB |
Pflugerville, TX | Pflugerville | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 226 lb (103 kg) | 4.55 | Dec 3, 2008 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 69 | ||||||
Lyle Fitte RB |
Port Sulphur, LA | South Plaquemines | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | 4.41 | Oct 18, 2008 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 66 | ||||||
Quinn Giles CB |
Shreveport, LA | Evangel | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | 4.50 | Jan 22, 2009 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 40 | ||||||
Jacarri Jackson WR |
Logansport, LA | Logansport | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 186 lb (84 kg) | - | Nov 3, 2008 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 40 | ||||||
Kendrick James LB |
New Orleans, LA | O.P. Walker | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 221 lb (100 kg) | 4.64 | Oct 7, 2008 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 73 | ||||||
Shakeil Lucas DE |
Marrero, LA | Higgins | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 247 lb (112 kg) | 5.16 | Jul 31, 2008 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 40 | ||||||
Jacob Miller OG |
Madison, KS | Hutchinson | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 288 lb (131 kg) | 5.15 | Dec 14, 2008 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: - | ||||||
Jordan Mills OT |
Napoleonville, LA | Assumption | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | 293 lb (133 kg) | 5.20 | Jan 9, 2009 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 40 | ||||||
Tim Molton WR |
Destrehan, LA | Louisiana State | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 181 lb (82 kg) | 4.48 | Transfer |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 74 | ||||||
D.J. Morrow RB |
Palestine, TX | Westwood | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 193 lb (88 kg) | 4.50 | Jul 16, 2008 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 40 | ||||||
Matt Nelson K |
Cibolo, TX | Steele | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | 150 lb (68 kg) | 4.90 | Jul 19, 2008 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 73 | ||||||
Ahmad Paige WR |
Sterlington, LA | Tennessee | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | 4.40 | Transfer |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 79 | ||||||
Olajuwan Paige CB |
Milledgeville, GA | Georgia Military | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | 4.44 | Dec 31, 2008 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: - | ||||||
Rufus Porter OLB |
Destrehan, LA | Destrehan | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 200 lb (91 kg) | 4.60 | Jan 27, 2009 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 40 | ||||||
Doak Raulston QB |
Fort Worth, TX | All Saints' | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 183 lb (83 kg) | 4.60 | Nov 2, 2008 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 75 | ||||||
Matt Shepperd OC |
Marshall, TX | Marshall | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 298 lb (135 kg) | - | Nov 15, 2008 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 74 | ||||||
D.J. St. Julien WR |
Scott, LA | Acadiana | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | 4.45 | Dec 3, 2008 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 40 | ||||||
Andre Taylor TE |
Round Rock, TX | Round Rock | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 218 lb (99 kg) | 4.60 | Jan 14, 2009 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 40 | ||||||
Fred Thomas CB |
Lutcher, LA | Lutcher | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 156 lb (71 kg) | 4.73 | Feb 4, 2009 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 40 | ||||||
John White DT |
Miami, OK | Northeastern Oklahoma A&M | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 283 lb (128 kg) | - | Dec 6, 2008 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: - | ||||||
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 80 Rivals: 76 | ||||||
Sources:
|
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
White | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Red | 0 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 21 |
On April 11, 2009, the Red Team beat the White Team 21-0 at Joe Aillet Stadium with 3,042 fans in attendance. ESPN Radio's Sean Fox coached the Red Team, and Nick White, also from ESPN Radio, coached the White Team. After a scoreless first quarter, quarterback Steven Ensminger completed a 40-yard pass to tight end Dennis Morris on a trick play to put the Red Team in scoring position. Running Back Daniel Porter scored on a 2-yard touchdown run to put the Red Team up 6-0. Kicker Joel Hall connected on the extra point to make it 7-0. With 1:08 left in the first half, Ensminger completed a 68-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Cruz Williams to put the Red Team ahead 13-0. Kicker Dale Wallace converted the extra point to make the score 14-0 Red Team going into halftime. Running back Zach Booker scored on a 45-yard touchdown run with 3:28 left in the game to increase the Red Team's lead to 20-0. Hall completed the extra point to make the final score 21-0. Red Team Linebacker Adrien Cole led all tacklers with nine. Red Team Defensive lineman Ramone Randle recorded two sacks, and cornerback Olajuwon Paige recorded two interceptions for the Red Team.[1]
Date | Time | Opponent | Site | TV | Result | Attendance | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
September 5 | 6:00 pm | at Auburn* | ESPNU | L 13–37 | 81,143 | [2] | |
September 12 | 2:30 pm | at Navy* | CBSCS | L 14–32 | 29,102 | [3] | |
September 19 | 6:00 pm | Nicholls State* | W 48–13 | 19,400 | [4] | ||
September 30 | 7:00 pm | Hawaii |
| ESPN2 | W 27–6 | 21,263 | [5] |
October 9 | 8:00 pm | at Nevada | ESPN | L 14–37 | 11,975 | [6] | |
October 17 | 3:00 pm | New Mexico State |
| W 45–7 | 20,773 | [7] | |
October 24 | 2:00 pm | at Utah State | ESPN Plus | L 21–23 | 14,229 | [8] | |
October 31 | 4:00 pm | at Idaho | ESPN Plus/ALT2 | L 34–35 | 15,236 | [9] | |
November 6 | 7:00 pm | No. 5 Boise State |
| ESPN2 | L 35–45 | 23,240 | [10] |
November 14 | 6:00 pm | at No. 9 LSU* | ESPNU | L 16–24 | 92,584 | [11] | |
November 21 | 4:00 pm | at Fresno State | L 28–30 | 31,769 | [12] | ||
December 5 | 1:00 pm | San Jose State |
| ESPN Plus | W 55–20 | 15,324 | [13] |
|
Quarterbacks
Running backs
Fullbacks
Wide receivers
|
Tight ends
Centers
Offensive line
|
Defensive ends
Defensive tackles
Linebackers
|
Defensive backs
Cornerbacks
Safeties
Kickers
Punters
Long snappers
|
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
LA Tech | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
Auburn | 10 | 3 | 10 | 14 | 37 |
1st quarter
2nd quarter
3rd quarter
4th quarter
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
LA Tech | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Navy | 10 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 32 |
1st quarter
2nd quarter
4th quarter
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nicholls | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 13 |
LA Tech | 3 | 10 | 21 | 14 | 48 |
1st quarter
2nd quarter
3rd quarter
4th quarter
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hawaii | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
LA Tech | 7 | 3 | 14 | 3 | 27 |
1st quarter
2nd quarter
3rd quarter
4th quarter
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
LA Tech | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
Nevada | 14 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 37 |
1st quarter
2nd quarter
3rd quarter
4th quarter
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
NM State | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
LA Tech | 10 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 45 |
1st quarter
2nd quarter
3rd quarter
4th quarter
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
LA Tech | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 21 |
Utah St. | 0 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 23 |
2nd quarter
3rd quarter
4th quarter
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
LA Tech | 21 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 34 |
Idaho | 7 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 35 |
1st quarter
2nd quarter
3rd quarter
4th quarter
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
#5 Boise St. | 13 | 14 | 3 | 15 | 45 |
LA Tech | 7 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 35 |
1st quarter
2nd quarter
3rd quarter
4th quarter
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
LA Tech | 3 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 16 |
#11 LSU | 10 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 24 |
1st quarter
2nd quarter
3rd quarter
4th quarter
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
LA Tech | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 28 |
Fresno St. | 14 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 30 |
1st quarter
2nd quarter
3rd quarter
4th quarter
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
SJSU | 14 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 20 |
LA Tech | 14 | 31 | 3 | 7 | 55 |
1st quarter
2nd quarter
3rd quarter
4th quarter
Seamless Wikipedia browsing. On steroids.
Every time you click a link to Wikipedia, Wiktionary or Wikiquote in your browser's search results, it will show the modern Wikiwand interface.
Wikiwand extension is a five stars, simple, with minimum permission required to keep your browsing private, safe and transparent.