2008 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football
Independence Bowl champion
ConferenceWestern Athletic Conference
Record8–5 (5–3 WAC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorFrank Scelfo (2nd season)
Offensive schemeMultiple pro-style
Defensive coordinatorTommy Spangler (2nd season)
Base defense4–3
CaptainWeldon Brown, Quin Harris, Daniel Porter
Home stadiumJoe Aillet Stadium
2008 Western Athletic Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
No. 11 Boise State $  8 0   12 1  
Louisiana Tech  5 3   8 5  
Nevada  5 3   7 6  
Hawaii  5 3   7 7  
Fresno State  4 4   7 6  
San Jose State  4 4   6 6  
Utah State  3 5   3 9  
New Mexico State  1 7   3 9  
Idaho  1 7   2 10  
  • $ Conference champion
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2008 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football team represented Louisiana Tech University as a member of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) during the 2008 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Led by second-year head coach Derek Dooley, the Bulldogs played their home games at Joe Aillet Stadium in Ruston, Louisiana. Dooley's Bulldogs entered the season after finishing 5–7 (4–4 WAC) in 2007. Louisiana Tech kicked off the season with a victory over Mississippi State, finished tied for second place in the WAC, and capped off the year with an Independence Bowl victory over Northern Illinois.

Before the season

Recruiting

US college sports recruiting information for 2008 recruits
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight 40 Commit date
Taylor Bennett
QB
St. Louis, MO Georgia Tech 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 214 lb (97 kg) 4.75 Transfer 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: N/A
Colby Cameron
QB
Newbury Park, CA Newbury Park 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 167 lb (76 kg) - Mar 27, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: N/A
Richie Casey
WR
Homer, LA Homer 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 181 lb (82 kg) 4.60 Dec 17, 2007 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 40
Adrien Cole
LB
Mobile, AL McGill-Toolen 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 209 lb (95 kg) 4.50 Jan 4, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 40
Jimmie Crawford
DB
Harvey, LA West Jefferson 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 184 lb (83 kg) 4.63 Feb 20, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:1/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 40
Eric Fiege
WR
Santee, CA West Hills 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 165 lb (75 kg) 4.49 Feb 15, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:1/5 stars   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: N/A
Scott Gonzalez
OL
Katy, TX Mayde Creek 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 311 lb (141 kg) - Jun 30, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: N/A
Eric Harper
DE
Marrero, LA John Ehret 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 223 lb (101 kg) 4.65 Jan 30, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 77
Kwame Jordan
DE
Fort Scott, KS Fort Scott 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 233 lb (106 kg) 4.77 Dec 19, 2007 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: N/A
Christian Lacey
DE
Harvey, LA Shaw 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 230 lb (100 kg) 4.70 Dec 16, 2007 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 73
Michael Lacy
OL
Gulfport, MS Gulfport 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 315 lb (143 kg) 5.40 Jan 12, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 77
Phillip Longino
DT
Missouri City, TX Marshall 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 274 lb (124 kg) 5.30 Jan 2, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 40
Josh Parrish
OL
Klein, TX Klein Collins 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 275 lb (125 kg) 4.90 Jan 31, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 40
Solomon Randle
LB
Mobile, AL LeFlore 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 217 lb (98 kg) 4.70 Jan 29, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 40
Kevin Saia
OL
Geismar, LA Dutchtown 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 296 lb (134 kg) 5.25 Sep 27, 2007 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 74
Chandler Spence
TE
Arlington, TX Lamar 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 233 lb (106 kg) 4.77 Dec 18, 2007 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 77
Todd Spence
DB
Lewisville, TX Lewisville 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 163 lb (74 kg) 4.50 Dec 12, 2007 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 40
Ketaraus Stanton
RB
Diboll, TX Diboll 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 208 lb (94 kg) 4.53 Jan 20, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 40
R.P. Stuart
WR
Austin, TX Anderson 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 202 lb (92 kg) 4.56 Dec 22, 2007 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 40
Zack Summage
DB
Shreveport, LA Evangel 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 4.65 Feb 15, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:1/5 stars   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: N/A
Darrius Terry
DB
Lufkin, TX Lufkin 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 183 lb (83 kg) - Jan 19, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 45
Houston Tuminello
WR
Gilmer, TX Gilmer 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 184 lb (83 kg) 4.63 Aug 11, 2007 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 74
Cruz Williams
WR
Little Rock, AR Pulaski 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 201 lb (91 kg) 4.45 Jun 11, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 79
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 96   Rivals: 74
  • ‡ Refers to 40 yard dash
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height, weight and 40 time.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "2008 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved October 11, 2009.

T-Day spring game

1 2 3 4 Total
White 0 0 0 14 14
Blue 0 6 7 0 13

On April 12, 2008, the White Team came from behind to beat the Blue Team 14–13 at Joe Aillet Stadium. Defense dominated the first half as neither team's offense could muster a score. With nine seconds remaining in the second quarter, the Blue Team's Jay Dudley blocked a Brad Oestricher field goal attempt, and Brian White recovered the ball and ran 71 yards for a touchdown. The extra point was missed, and the Blue Team went into the locker room with a 6–0 halftime lead. In the third quarter, the Blue Team extended their lead to 13–0 on a trick play as TE Dennis Morris tossed a touchdown pass to WR Philip Beck. Just seconds into the fourth quarter, RB William Griffin rushed for a three-yard touchdown for the White Team's first score of the game. Later in the fourth quarter, QB Ross Jenkins connected on a thirty-yard touchdown pass to WR Phillip Livas to complete the White Team's 14–13 comeback win. LB Quin Harris led the White Team with four tackles including a sack. Josh Victorian had 3.5 tackles and pulled in an interception. The Blue Team's D'Anthony Smith had four tackles on the day with two sacks. Shawn Simmons led the Blue Team with 8.5 tackles. LB Jay Dudley had 5.5 tackles with a sack. Brian White added an interception to go with his return for a touchdown, and safety Deon Young added another interception.[1]

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
August 305:45 p.m.Mississippi State*ESPN2W 22–1425,224
September 66:10 p.m.at No. 14 Kansas*FSNL 0–2948,621
September 206:00 p.m.Southeastern Louisiana*
  • Joe Aillet Stadium
  • Ruston, LA
W 41–2617,623
October 17:00 p.m.at No. 17 Boise StateESPNL 3–3832,071
October 1111:05 p.m.at HawaiiKFVEL 14–2440,246
October 186:00 p.m.Idaho
  • Joe Aillet Stadium
  • Ruston, LA
W 46–1412,400
October 2512:00 p.m.at Army*ESPN360L 7–1427,383
November 11:30 p.m.Fresno Statedagger
  • Joe Aillet Stadium
  • Ruston, LA
KFRE-TVW 38–3520,300
November 87:00 p.m.at San Jose StateW 21–016,170
November 151:30 p.m.Utah State
  • Joe Aillet Stadium
  • Ruston, LA
W 45–3815,320
November 223:00 p.m.at New Mexico StateW 35–3117,426
November 291:30 p.m.Nevada
  • Joe Aillet Stadium
  • Ruston, LA
L 31–3517,254
December 287:15 p.m.vs. Northern IllinoisESPNW 17–1041,567
  • *Non-conference game
  • daggerHomecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Central time

Coaching staff

Position Name Year at Tech Alma mater
Head football coach / athletics directorDerek Dooley2ndVirginia '90
Offensive coordinator / quarterbacksFrank Scelfo2ndLouisiana-Monroe '81
Defensive coordinatorTommy Spangler2ndGeorgia '84
Defensive lineJimmy Brumbaugh1stAuburn '03
LinebackersStan Eggen1stMoorhead State '77
Running backsChino Fontenette2ndTulane '03
Wide receiversConroy Hines15thLouisiana Tech '89
Defensive backs / recruiting coordinatorTerry Joseph2ndNorthwestern State '96
Offensive line (interim)Art Kehoe1stMiami '82
Special teams / tight endsEric Russell2ndIdaho '91
Head strength and conditioning coachDamon Harrington5thLouisiana Tech '00
Character education coordinator /
Assistant strength and conditioning coach
Ed Jackson16thLouisiana Tech '83
Graduate assistantBen Larson2ndSusquehanna '05
Graduate assistant (defense)Ryan Fournier1stSoutheastern Louisiana '06
Graduate assistantAaron Lips1stLouisiana Tech '05
Videoo operationsDavid Snyder1stClemson '05

Game summaries

Mississippi State

1 2 3 4 Total
Miss. St. 7 7 0 0 14
LA Tech 3 6 10 3 22

Kansas

1 2 3 4 Total
LA Tech 0 0 0 0 0
Kansas 3 10 16 0 29

Southeastern Louisiana

1 2 3 4 Total
SELU 10 13 0 3 26
LA Tech 14 14 10 3 41

Boise State

1 2 3 4 Total
LA Tech 0 3 0 0 3
Boise St. 7 14 10 7 38

Hawaii

1 2 3 4 Total
LA Tech 0 7 0 7 14
Hawaii 7 14 3 0 24

Idaho

1 2 3 4 Total
Idaho 7 7 0 0 14
LA Tech 9 24 10 3 46

Army

1 2 3 4 Total
LA Tech 0 0 7 0 7
Army 7 0 0 7 14

Fresno State

1 2 3 4 Total
Fresno St. 7 14 7 7 35
LA Tech 7 7 10 14 38

San Jose State

1 2 3 4 Total
LA Tech 0 14 0 7 21
SJSU 0 0 0 0 0

Utah State

1 2 3 4 Total
Utah St. 10 7 13 8 38
LA Tech 7 21 7 10 45

New Mexico State

1 2 3 4 Total
LA Tech 7 21 0 7 35
NM State 0 17 7 7 31

Nevada

1 2 3 4 Total
Nevada 0 7 14 14 35
LA Tech 7 10 14 0 31

Northern Illinois

1 2 3 4 Total
NIU 7 0 3 0 10
LA Tech 7 7 3 0 17

Statistics

Team

TechOpp
Scoring320308
  Points per Game24.623.7
First Downs234255
  Rushing13871
  Passing78166
  Penalty1818
Total Offense44604895
  Avg per Play5.25.4
  Avg per Game343.1376.5
Fumbles-Lost23-1020-12
Penalties-Yards79-68377-651
  Avg per Game52.550.1
TechOpp
Punts-Yards72-291575-2772
  Avg per Punt40.537.0
Time of Possession/Game28:4631:14
3rd Down Conversions62/18973/193
4th Down Conversions6/1910/21
Touchdowns Scored4039
Field Goals-Attempts-Long14-28-5012-14-49
PAT-Attempts38-4036-37
Attendance108,121181,917
  Games/Avg per Game6/18,0207/31,926

Scores by quarter

1 2 3 4 Total
Opponents 72 110 73 53 308
LA Tech 61 134 71 54 320

Offense

Rushing

NameGP-GSAttGainLossNetAvgTDLongAvg/G
Daniel Porter1322212629811645.294389.5
Patrick Jackson13143676236534.682450.2
Phillip Livas1330342533711.227825.9
R.P. Stuart139878798.82215.6
Myke Compton12219622743.51206.2
Ross Jenkins1161196140560.91195.1
Taylor Bennett7208227552.80207.9
Allen Gilbert23170175.7078.5
Quin Harris1016066.0060.6
Chris Keagle1314044.0040.3
Shane Womack10102-2-2.000-0.2
Team811011-11-1.000-1.4
Total13523276833624324.72378187.1

Passing

NameGP-GSEfficAtt-Cmp-IntPctYdsTDLngAvg/G
Ross Jenkins11118.46174-92-352.91155768105.0
Taylor Bennett780.20167-66-639.5873257124.7
Team80.001-0-00.00000.0
Patrick Jackson13-200.001-0-10.00000.0
Total1398.56343-158-1046.12028968156.0

Receiving

NameGP-GSNo.YdsAvgTDLongAvg/G
Phillip Livas134360714.126846.7
Philip Beck132526810.705320.6
Patrick Jackson131619612.233415.1
Daniel Porter131218115.114413.9
Houston Tuminello11121179.801610.6
Anthony Harrison13910111.20327.8
Shane Womack10810913.612610.9
Dennis Morris12715822.616013.2
Dustin Mitchell13711216.01358.6
R.P. Stuart137588.30144.1
Josh Wheeler246315.803931.5
Myke Compton12362.0040.5
Adrian Linwood424824.003412.0
Eric Fiege42126.0083.0
Ross Jenkins111-8-8.000-0.7
Total13158202812.8968156.0

Defense

Name GP Tackles Sacks Pass Defense Interceptions Fumbles Blkd
Kick
SoloAstTotalTFL-YdsNo-YdsBrUpQBHNo.-YdsAvgTDLongRcv-YdsFF
Antonio Baker1363521154.5-1643-93.0032-031
Weldon Brown134926751.5-50.5-3625-102.0081-02
D'Anthony Smith132738658.0-455.0-4133
Brannon Jackson132935643.5-122.5-11122
Stevon Howze133724611.0-1101-1919.0019
Deon Young1333265973-4214.0042
Tarence Calais132822503.0-31.0-11
Quin Harris101930491.0-40.5-3121-00.0001-0
Dominique Faust121824424.5-383.0-36211-6060.0160
Mason Hitt13826344.5-142.5-911
Jared Barron131320337.0-202.5-1111-0
Kiamni Washington131516311.0-12111
Adrien Cole101416301.0-3
Terry Carter1316122822-5025.01501-61
Matt Broha131215273.5-71.5-5311-4040.0140
Brian White5712192.0-70.5-511
Kwame Jordan8511166.0-273.5-161
Adrian Logan10105152.5-4
Myke Compton126915
Nolan Darby6112132.0-30.5-1
Christian Lacey866125.0-264.0-241
Josh Victorian974113
Randy Grigsby965111.5-70.5-4
Breon Jackson838111.0-1
Dusty Rust9369
Keith Brown115381-01
Alex Anderson115271
Jay Dudley4246
Eric Harper62351.0-2
Dustin Mitchell13325
Anthony Harrison13442-0
Darrius Terry821321-01
Philip Longino5331-0
Thomas Graham10112
R.P. Stuart13112
Daniel Porter13112
Shawn Simmons522
Phillip Livas1311
Brad Oestriecher1311
Taylor Bennett711
Drexel Perkins311
Roosevelt Falls31-0
Allen Gilbert21
Total1346548394865-24627-168481717-23013.536012-6115

Special teams

Name Punting Kickoffs
No.YdsAvgLongTBFCI20Blkd No.YdsAvgTBOB
Chris Keagle72291540.559715270
Brad Oestriecher66405161.452
Total72291540.55971527066405161.452
Name Punt Returns Kick Returns
No.YdsAvgTDLongNo.YdsAvgTDLong
Phillip Livas1624515.32813282625.8197
Philip Beck1212710.60281332424.9040
Keith Brown12323.000
Antonio Baker155.000
Stevon Howze100.000
Alex Anderson020.012
Dennis Morris2147.009
Weldon Brown12424.0024
Patrick Jackson12424.0024
Dustin Mitchell166.006
R.P. Stuart100.000
Total3140213.038151121823.9197

References

  1. "Late Rally Lifts White Team to Top". Louisiana Tech University. Retrieved April 12, 2008.
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