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Clemson, ‘76Eighth Season

PersonalBorn: August 23, 1953Hometown: Summerville, S.C.Wife: LynnSon: Brad

Education Clemson, 1976

Playing Experience Clemson, (wide receiver, 1973-76)

Noteworthy Captured the 2005 Sun Belt Championship with a season-ending five-game winning streak First career win came on September 21, 2002 with a 34-0 win over UAB at Cajun Field Finished second in the Sun Belt in 2003 and 2008 UL won six straight home games between the 2003-04 seasons and has been .500 or better at home in six of seven seasons Over 650,000 have attended games since 2002 for an average of more than 17,000 per game. UL has topped 100,000 fans in a season twice since 2004 Since 2002, the Cajuns 525 penalties are the fewest in the Sun Belt Conference and also the fewest penalties per game in that span The Cajuns running game has been ranked seventh in the nation in 2005, 2007 and 2008 and 11th in 2006. 44 players have been named to the All-SBC Team under Bustle 18 Cajuns coached by Bustle have either been drafted or signed free agent contracts in the NFL Bustle coached Jesse Newman, who was the third overall pick in the 2008 Canadian Football League Draft Tyrell Fenroy (2005-08) became just the seventh player in NCAA history with four 1,000-yard rushing seasons

Louisiana head coach Rickey Bustle has guided the Cajuns for seven seasons and enters his eighth year in Cajun Country in 2009. Bustle’s Cajuns have won six games in three of the past four seasons, a stretch not equaled since UL was a member of the Big West Conference from 1993-95. In fact, since the 2005 season, only three Sun Belt schools can boast three six-win seasons. Coach Bustle was victorious 23 times in his first five seasons with the Cajuns from 2002-06, including 11 of the last 17 games. UL won only nine games in the five seasons prior to Bustle’s arrival from 1997-2001. Bustle saw his winning percentage increase each of the first four seasons since taking the job in 2002, but regressed to .500 in 2006. His 6-6 record in 2006 was only deemed a regression because of the high standards and raised levels of expectations by the Cajuns and their fans. In fact, Bustle’s 12 wins from 2005-06 were the most in a two-year period since 1994-95. One of Bustle’s proudest moments was watching four-time All-Sun Belt selection and 2008 SBC Player of the Year, Tyrell Fenroy, become just the seventh player in NCAA history to rush for 1,000 yards in four consecutive seasons. Under Bustle, the Cajuns have been .500 or better at home in six of his seven seasons. Louisiana went 4-1 at home in 2008, giving Bustle a 20-18 (.526) career record at Cajun Field. By comparison, the Cajuns were 6-19 (.240) at home from 1997-01. In addition to raised expectations, Bustle has brought professionalism and discipline to the program. From 2002-08, the Cajuns 525 penalties are the fewest in the Sun Belt Conference and UL boasts the fewest penalties per game over that span. The fans have also taken notice, as 651,977 have attended games since 2002 for an average of over 17,000 per game. UL has topped 100,000 fans in a season twice since 2004. The Bustle-era has seen three of the 15 biggest crowds in Cajun Field history, including the third largest crowd ever. UL owns the Sun Belt record for largest home stadium crowd (33,828) and largest conference game attendance (29,031). The Cajuns led the SBC in attendance in 2004 and 2008. UL began 2003 with an attendance of 24,211 vs. Louisiana Tech, the largest crowd in seven seasons. Then, in 2004, UL saw a crowd of 25,083 for the Sun Belt opener vs. Middle Tennessee and a five-game total of 107,006, the most since 1996 and the eighth best average (21,401) in Cajun Field history. In 2005, UL played before a homecoming crowd of 21,204 en route to a solid two-season average of 19,496 – the best two year average at Cajun Field since 1992-93. In 2006, the Cajuns homecoming crowd increased to 22,093, marking the third straight season with 20,000+ fans for homecoming. Since 2004, the Cajuns have averaged 21,548 on homecoming. The Cajuns went 6-5 (.546) in 2005 to mark UL’s first winning record since 1995. Along with a winning season in 2005 came a share of the Sun Belt Conference championship. After starting 1-5 (0-2), Louisiana roared back into the SBC race with a come-from-behind road win at Middle Tennessee. From there came a homecoming win over Troy in overtime and a second comeback road win, this time at North Texas. A Senior Day victory over Florida International set-up the season finale at Louisiana-Monroe. The Cajuns rocked the Indians 54-21, claiming the first school title since the 1994 Big West crown. Bustle was rewarded with a two-year contract extension following the 2005 campaign, which lengthens his contract through 2010.

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During his tenure at UL, 18 of Bustle’s players have either been drafted or signed NFL contracts, including Charles Tillman and Ike Taylor. Both were selected in the 2003 NFL Draft and both have played in the Super Bowl. Taylor signed a five-year, $22.5 million contract extension in Sept. 2006 that included a $6.4 million signing bonus. In addition, 10 players have been invited to play in post-season all-star bowl games, with a handful of those players earning multiple invitations. The Summerville, S.C., native, became the 24th head coach in Louisiana’s Ragin’ Cajuns football history on December 13, 2001. Bustle earned his first collegiate victory as a head coach on Sept. 21, 2002 with a 34-0 victory over UAB. Louisiana held the Blazers to just eight first downs and only 94 yards passing. In 2002, Bustle helped the Cajuns to their first winning record at Cajun Field in six seasons with impressive back-to-back victories over Sun Belt foes Idaho and Arkansas State. In 2003, UL won four of their last five games en

Rickey Bustle Year-by-Yearas Head Coach Year School Overall Sun Belt Notes 2002 Louisiana 3-9 2-4 2003 Louisiana 4-8 4-3 Finished Second in Sun Belt Conference 2004 Louisiana 4-7 2-5 Team flagged for just 61 penalties - the lowest since 1990 2005 Louisiana 6-5 5-2 First Sun Belt Football Championship in school history 2006 Louisiana 6-6 3-4 First Back-to-Back six-win seasons since 1994-95 2007 Louisiana 3-9 3-4 2008 Louisiana 6-6 5-2 Finished Second in Sun Belt Conference Seven Seasons 32-50 24-24

as Assistant Coach Year(s) School Position Postseason 1977-78 Clemson Graduate Assistant 1977 Gator Bowl (vs. Pitt); 1978 Gator Bowl (vs. Ohio St.) 1979 Gardner-Webb Defensive Coordinator 1980-81 East Carolina Defensive Backs 1982 East Carolina Wide Receivers 1983 Arizona (USFL) Running Backs 1984-85 ULM Running Backs 1986 ULM Quarterbacks/Offensive Coor. 1987-92 Virginia Tech Quarterbacks/Wide Receivers 1993 Virginia Tech Quarterbacks/Offensive Coor. 1993 Independence Bowl (vs. Indiana) 1994 South Carolina Quarterbacks/Offensive Coor. 1994 Carquest Bowl (vs. West Virginia) 1995-01 Virginia Tech Quarterbacks/Offensive Coor. 1995 Sugar Bowl (vs. Texas); 1996 Orange Bowl (vs. Nebraska); 1997 Gator Bowl (vs. UNC); 1998 Music City Bowl (vs. Alabama); 1999 Sugar Bowl* (vs. Florida St.); 2000 Gator Bowl (vs. Clemson); * - National Championship Game 2001 Gator Bowl (vs. Florida State)

route to a second place finish in the Sun Belt. More importantly, Bustle’s popularity across Acadiana had a significant impact in the stands. As a result, the Cajuns’ season ticket base rose by substantial amounts.

For seven seasons prior to his appointment as head coach of the Cajuns, Bustle served as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Va. Tech. With the Hokies, Bustle developed some of the finest quarterbacks the college football world has seen in recent years. The list includes former 49ers quarterback Jim Druckenmiller and Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick. Vick was the first overall selection in the 2001 NFL Draft. In fact, Bustle coached the top three quarterbacks

on Tech’s career list for touchdown passes and guided players who have accounted for eight of the Hokies’ Top 10 all-time single-season offensive totals and seven of Tech’s Top 10 all-time single season passing totals. The 1999 Hokies averaged a national-best 41.4 points per game, as Tech played in the national championship game. In Bustle’s first seven seasons as offensive coordinator, the Hokies fielded seven of the eight highest-scoring teams in school history. The team posted a 67-17 record and won three Big East Conference championships. VT went to a bowl game every year he served as offensive coordinator, winning the 1993 Independence Bowl, 1995 Sugar Bowl, 1998 Music City Bowl and 2001 Gator Bowl. Bustle spent all but one season at Va. Tech from 1987-2001, leaving the Hokies in 1994 for a one-year stint as the offensive coordinator and QB’s coach at South Carolina. While at SC, Bustle helped the Gamecocks go from a 4-7 record in 1993 to a 7-5 record and a Carquest Bowl Championship. From 1987-92, he was the quarterbacks and receivers coach at Tech before moving to offensive coordinator and QB’s coach in ‘93. His ties to Louisiana include a three-year stint at ULM from 1984-86, where he started as the running backs coach for two seasons before becoming the offensive coordinator and QB’s coach. He has also had coaching stints with East Carolina as a wide receivers and secondary coach (1980-82) and the USFL’s Arizona Wranglers as a running backs coach (1983). He broke into the full-time coaching ranks as the defensive coordinator at Gardner-Webb in 1979. Bustle is a 1976 graduate of Clemson, where he received a bachelor’s degree in parks and recreation administration. He was a four-year letterwinner as a wide receiver for the Tigers. As a graduate assistant coach, Bustle earned 27 hours toward a master’s degree in Special Education. Bustle’s wife, Lynn, of Charleston, S.C., received her PhD. in curriculum and instruction from Virginia Tech in December 1997. She currently is a tenured professor at UL in the Visual Arts Department in the College of the Arts. They have a son, Brad, who is an All-Sun Belt offensive lineman at UL.

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Ragin’ Cajuns that have Signed NFL Contracts under Bustle Year Player Position NFL Team 2003 Charles Tillman Cornerback Chicago Bears 2003 Ike Taylor Cornerback Pittsburgh Steelers 2003 Walter Sampson Defensive End New England Patriots 2004 William Delahoussaye Deep Snapper Miami Dolphins 2004 Fred Stamps Wide Receiver San Francisco 49ers 2004 Wendall Williams Safety Cincinnati Bengals 2005 C.C. Brown Safety Houston Texans 2005 Antwain Spann Cornerback New York Giants 2006 D’Anthony Batiste Offensive Line Dallas Cowboys 2006 Bill Sampy Wide Receiver Philadelphia Eagles 2007 Jerry Babb Quarterback Green Bay Packers 2007 Michael Adams Cornerback Arizona Cardinals 2007 Joe Bradley Defensive Tackle Minnesota Vikings 2008 Rodney Hardeway Defensive End St. Louis Rams 2008 Kyle Ward Cornerback Green Bay Packers 2009 Jason Chery Wide Receiver Carolina Panthers 2009 Michael Desormeaux Safety Jacksonville Jaguars 2009 Tyrell Fenroy Running Back Chicago Bears

Bustle’s Discipline Since 2002, Rickey Bustle’s squads have seen the fewest penalty flags in the Sun Belt Conference. Not only do the Cajuns lead the league in the fewest total penalties, UL also leads with a league-low 6.40 penalties per game. In fact, only one other Sun Belt school has averaged fewer than 6.5 penalties per game. In 2004, Louisiana was flagged for only 61 infractions - the lowest total for the Cajuns since 1990.

Total Penalties by the Sun Belt ConferenceSchool 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Total Avg./GmLouisiana 70 83 61 72 70 84 85 525 6.40 (82)Troy 65 81 76 71 79 86 88 546 6.42 (85)Middle Tennessee 84 89 86 89 72 78 68 566 6.82 (83)FIU 89 101 53 85 87 73 105 593 7.41 (80)Florida Atlantic 91 113 115 77 70 84 96 646 7.51 (86)North Texas 105 114 92 90 76 99 79 655 7.71 (85)Arkansas State 99 107 95 121 69 84 84 659 7.85 (84)ULM 116 96 95 94 85 100 82 668 8.15 (82)

Ragin’ Cajuns Invited to Play in Postseason Bowl Games under BustleName (Pos.) Bowl Game (NFL Team)Charles Tillman, CB 2003 Hula Bowl; 2003 Rotary Gridiron Classic College All-Star Game (Chicago Bears)Ike Taylor, CB 2003 Hula Bowl (Pittsburgh Steelers)C.C. Brown, S 2005 Hula Bowl (Houston Texans)Bill Sampy, WR 2005 Magnolia Grid Iron Classic; 2006 Las Vegas All-American Classic (Philadelphia Eagles)Jerry Babb, QB 2006 Magnolia Grid Iron Classic (Green Bay Packers)Brandon Cox, OT 2006 Magnolia Grid Iron ClassicMichael Adams, CB 2007 Inta Juice North-South All-Star Classic (Arizona Cardinals)Lamar Morgan, S 2008 Texas vs. the Nation All-Star BowlKyle Ward, CB 2008 Texas vs. the Nation All-Star Bowl (Green Bay Packers)Jason Chery, WR/KR 2009 Texas vs. the Nation All-Star Bowl (Carolina Panthers)

Bustle vs. the Opposition

vs. FBS Schools (formerly I-A)Arkansas State 4-2Arkansas 0-1Eastern Michigan 1-1Florida Atlantic 1-3Florida International 6-0Houston 1-2Idaho 2-1Illinois 0-1Kansas State 0-2Kent State 1-0Louisiana Tech 0-2LSU 0-2Middle Tennessee 5-2Minnesota 0-2New Mexico State 1-2North Texas 3-4Ohio 0-1Oklahoma State 0-1South Carolina 0-2Southern Miss 0-2Tennessee 0-1Texas 0-1Texas A&M 0-2Troy 1-4UAB 1-0UCF 0-2ULM 2-5UTEP 0-1

vs. FCS Schools (formerly I-AA)McNeese State 0-1North Carolina A&T 1-0Northwestern State 2-0

Sun Belt Honors under BustlePlayer of the Year (preseason & postseason)Offensive Player of the YearFreshman of the Year44 All-Sun Belt Awards40 Player of the Week Awards

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Gerald Broussard reclaimed a coaching position at his alma mater in 2008 to coach the defensive line. Broussard, who has been involved with coaching for more than 25 years, had been away from Cajuns football for nearly a decade. From 1986-98 he worked at Louisiana under then-head coach Nelson Stokley. During that tenure, Broussard helped guide the Cajuns to seven winning seasons and a pair of Big West Conference Championships. He served as the offensive line coach from 1986-91 before moving to tackles and tight ends from 1992-94. Broussard then coached a wide receivers unit from 1995-98 that was led by standout Brandon Stokley. In 1996, Broussard’s receiving corps set the school record for receiving yards with 3,076. Before returning to the Cajuns, the Lafayette native spent the last three seasons as the offensive coordinator at Stephen F. Austin. In 2005-06 he coached the offensive line and tight ends, and in 2007 the H-backs and fullbacks. During his first season with the ‘Jacks, Broussard’s offense finished 13th in the nation in passing and 21st in total offense. The team surrendered only 16 sacks in 2005, despite throwing the ball an average of 43 times per game. Six ‘Jacks received All-Southland Conference recognition. Broussard spent the prior four seasons with McNeese State, where he served as offensive line coach and recruiting coordinator. The Cowboys won or shared three straight conference titles with Broussard on the staff and were the top scoring team in the SLC in 2002, averaging 31.9 points per game. Broussard’s coaching career started in 1984 as a graduate assistant/tight ends coach for the Cajuns under Sam Robertson. He was a three-year letterwinner at offensive line for the Cajuns from 1979-83. Broussard was the recipient of the J.C. “Dutch” Reinhardt Award in 1983 for comeback athlete, the same year in which he was named team captain. In 1984, he graduated with a degree in Business Management. In 1995, Broussard was named to the Cajuns first team All 25-Year Team by the Lafayette Daily Advertiser. Broussard was a standout football and baseball player at Lafayette High School where he was inducted into the Lions Hall of Fame. He and his wife, Julie, are the parents of a son, John Joseph.

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Defensive Line Coach

Louisiana, ‘84Second Season

PersonalBorn: October 4, 1961Hometown: Lafayette, La.Wife: JulieSon: John Joseph

Education Louisiana, 1984

Playing Experience Louisiana (offensive line, 1979-83)

Coaching Experience2008- Louisiana, Defensive Line2007 Stephen F. Austin, Offensive Coor./H-backs & FB’s2005-06 Stephen F. Austin, Offensive Coor./O-Line & TE’s2001-04 McNeese State, Recruiting Coor./Offensive Line2000 Tennessee-Martin, OL & Strength Coach1999 Scottsdale CC, Off. Coor./Recruiting Coor./QB’s1995-98 Louisiana, Wide Receivers1992-94 Louisiana, Tackles & Tight Ends 1986-91 Louisiana, Offensive Line1985 West Alabama, Offensive Line1984 Louisiana, Graduate Asst./Tight Ends

NoteworthyCoached UL WR’s from 1995-98 that included Brandon Stokley. In 1996, set the school record for receiving yards with 3,076.

Recruiting AreaWest Louisiana and East Texas/Houston

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The Brown File

Secondary Coach

Miami (Fla.), ‘91Third Season

PersonalBorn: June 21, 1969Hometown: Merritt Island, Fla.Wife: TawnyChildren: Julian, Franchesca, Alexis, Chelsea & Janeroe

Education Miami (Fla.), 1991

Playing Experience Montreal Alouettes, CFL (defensive back/linebacker, 1996) San Antonio Texans, CFL (linebacker, 1995) Sacramento Gold Miners, CFL (linebacker, 1994) San Francisco 49ers, NFL (linebacker, 1993) Washington Redskins, NFL (linebacker, 1992) Miami (Fla.), NCAA (linebacker, 1988-91)

Coaching Experience2008- Louisiana, Secondary2007 Louisiana, Cornerbacks2001-06 Flordia International, Defensive Backs1999-00 Merritt Island HS, Special Teams/Defensive Backs1998 Dillard (Fla.) HS, Defensive Backs

NoteworthyPlayed at Miami under Jimmy Johnson and Dennis Erickson, winning two national championships…Spent two seasons in the NFL, followed by three years in the CFL.

Recruiting AreaSouth Florida

Hurlie Brown began coaching the entire Cajuns secondary in 2008 after having worked exclusively with the cornerbacks in 2007. In 2008, Brown helped safety Derik Keyes earn All-Sun Belt honors in his first season as a full-time starter. The year prior, Brown tutored a mixture of inexperienced and veteran corners, including Kyle Ward, who signed a free agent contract with the Green Bay Packers. Brown joined Rickey Bustle’s staff after serving as defensive backs coach at Florida International from 2001 through 2006. His wealth of experience at both the major college and professional levels got the attention of Bustle. While at FIU, Brown teamed with current Cajuns defensive coordinator Kevin Fouquier to lead FIU’s fourth ranked pass defense in 2005, which was bested by only Virginia Tech, Wisconsin and Louisiana State. Brown’s disciples at FIU include Greg Moss, a priority free-agent signing of the Atlanta Falcons and Kevin Timothee a free agent with the Tennessee Titans, New York Giants and NFL Europe’s Amsterdam Admirals. Brown has seven years of professional playing experience including one year with the Washington Redskins and one year with the San Francisco 49ers. He spent his college playing career under Jimmy Johnson and Dennis Erickson at the University of Miami (1988-91) and won two national championships. Brown was signed as a free agent in 1992 by the Redskins and later signed with the 49ers. He went to play for the Sacramento Gold Miners, San Antonio Texans and the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League from 1993-97. Following his CFL career, he joined the coaching ranks at Dillard High School in Fort Lauderdale in May 1998. In May 1999, Brown returned to his prep alma mater, Merritt Island High School, serving as special teams coor./defensive backs coach before joining FIU in 2001. He served as an undergraduate assistant to Erickson, coaching defensive backs at Miami in 1992. Brown coached the defensive secondary under Erickson and defensive coordinator Sonny Lubick. Brown was a football and academic standout at Merritt Island High School, where he graduated in May 1987 and later earned a scholarship to Miami.

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Kevin Fouquier came home to Louisiana in 2007 to serve in the role of Cajuns defensive coordinator. In his first season, four players on Fouquier’s defense earned All-Sun Belt honors, including true freshman Grant Fleming. Fleming became the first Cajuns freshman on defense to ever earn a spot on an all-conference team. In addition, defensive end Rodney Hardeway (St. Louis Rams) and cornerback Kyle Ward (Green Bay Packers) signed NFL free agent contracts. The Cajuns saw two more players earn All-Sun Belt accolades in 2008. Fouquier came to UL after having served as defensive coordinator/defensive line coach at FIU in 2006. In his only season at FIU, Fouquier helped the Golden Panthers defense improve in six key statistical categories from the previous year. FIU led the Sun Belt in total defense and ranked 27th in the nation in 2006 – just one year after finishing 76th in the nation in total defense during the 2005 campaign. FIU’s fourth ranked pass defense, up from 52nd in 2005, led the SBC and was bested by only Virginia Tech, Wisconsin and Louisiana State. In addition, the Golden Panthers led the nation in tackles for loss. FIU also improved its rush defense, interceptions and pass efficiency defense. Prior to his stint at FIU, Fouquier spent five seasons at Middle Tennessee, the last three as assistant head coach and recruiting coordinator. He coached the linebackers for three seasons and the defensive linemen for two seasons. The Blue Raiders shared the SBC title during his first season, 2001, while their scoring defense led the SBC, and was 17th in the nation, during his final season. No stranger to Louisiana, Fouquier, a Franklin native, is a 1989 Louisiana graduate. He was a student assistant coach throughout his undergraduate years, 1985-89, as the Cajuns went 29-26 during that span – including four straight winnings seasons under head coach Nelson Stokley. Four seasons removed from a brief stretch as defensive coordinator at Teurlings High School in the spring of 1991, Fouquier would land at Louisiana Tech. He was the defensive line coach for five seasons from 1995-99, adding recruiting coordinator responsibilities in 1998. Fouquier is married to the former Christine Rodriquez of El Paso, Texas. They have four children; Kevin, Victoria, Analise and Carmen-Louise.

The Fouquier FileDefensive Coordinator

Louisiana, ‘89Third Season

PersonalBorn: June 24, 1965Hometown: Franklin, La.Wife: ChristineChildren: Kevin, Victoria, Analise & Carmen-Louise

Education Louisiana, 1989

Playing Experience Louisiana (walk-on tight end, 1984)

Coaching Experience2008- Louisiana, Defensive Coordinator2007 Louisiana, Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers2006 Florida Int’l, Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line2003-05 Middle Tennessee, Recruiting Coor./Linebackers2001-02 Middle Tennessee, Defensive Line2000 Central Arkansas, Defensive Coordinator1995-99 Louisiana Tech, Defensive Line1993-95 Sam Houston State, Defensive Line1991-93 Texas A&M, Graduate Assistant1991 Teurlings Catholic (La.) HS, Defensive Coor.1990 UTEP, Graduate Assistant

NoteworthyRecruited and/or coached 16 NFL Players...Coached two Sun Belt Defensive Players of the Year.

Recruiting AreaAcadiana

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Muskingum College, ‘87Fifth Season

PersonalBorn: November 5, 1964Hometown: Columbus, OhioWife: MelissaChildren: Mackenzie, Spencer & David

Education Muskingum College, 1987; Louisville, 1991

Playing Experience Muskingum College (offensive lineman, 1983-86)

Coaching Experience2008 Louisiana, Offensive Coor./O-Line2007 Louisiana, Asst. Head Coach/Offensive Line2005-06 Louisiana, Offensive Line2004 Texas A&M-Kingsville, Offensive Line2003 UTEP, Recruiting Coor./Defensive Line2001-02 UTEP, Tight Ends2000 Bowling Green, Offensive Line1998-99 Southeast Missouri State, Offensive Line1997 Kent State, Tight Ends/Special Teams1996 Lenoir Rhyne, Recruiting Coor./Offensive Line1995 The Citadel, Tight Ends1994 Urbana, Recruiting Coor./Offensive Line1992-93 Illinois State, Tight Ends1991 Louisville, Graduate Assistant

NoteworthyCoached the New Orleans Saints offensive line at Saints training camp in Jackson, Miss., in 2008 as part of the NFL’s Coaching Fellowship Program.

Recruiting AreaAcadiana

Ron Hudson holds many responsibilities, serving as offensive coordinator and offensive line coach. Since 2005, the Cajuns have produced one of the most dominating running games in the nation. The Cajuns running game ranked 7th in 2005, 2007 and 2008 and 11th in 2006. Hudson tutored an offensive line in 2005 that helped set a school record with 2,797 rushing yards and 34 rushing touchdowns. In addition, UL allowed only nine sacks - the fourth best total in the country. That rushing record didn’t stand long, as Hudson helped the 2007 Cajuns run for 3,019, including 1,000-yard rushing performances from quarterback Michael Desormeaux and running back Tyrell Fenroy. Louisiana became the first team in Sun Belt history to ever rush for over 3,000 yards. The offensive line ranked 19th nationally in fewest sacks allowed. The school rushing record was broken again in 2008 (3,164 yards), with Fenroy becoming just the seventh player in NCAA history with four 1,000-yard rushing seasons and Desormeaux becoming just the eighth quarterback in NCAA history with back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing seasons. In four seasons, Hudson has seen 10 All-Sun Belt performers along the offensive line, including three-time All-SBC tackle Jesse Newman. Newman was the third overall selection in the 2008 Canadian Football League Draft. Hudson came to UL after serving as the offensive line coach at Texas A&M-Kingsville, where he coached three all-conference players, including Roy Stroud, who was a Division II All-American. In addition, TAMU-Kingsville was ranked as one of the top five Division II programs in the nation. A native of Columbus, Ohio, Hudson received bachelor’s degrees in physical education and history from Muskingum College in New Concord, Ohio in 1987. He led the Fighting Muskies to a 29-10 record during his four years, the winningest stretch in school history. Hudson earned all-conference honors as a junior and senior and an academic all-conference accolade as a senior. He and his wife Melissa are the proud parents of three children, daughter Mackenzie and sons Spencer and David.

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Justin Lustig was added to the football coaching staff in 2009. He will coach the running backs and special teams. Lustig comes to the Cajuns from Eastern Illinois, where he also coached the running backs and special teams. Under Lustig, the Panthers produced a different 1,000-yard rusher in each of his three seasons. He tutored Vincent Webb in 2006 to a 1,439-yard rushing season and coached Ademola Adeniji, who ran for 1,287 yards and 15 touchdowns in 2007. Last season, EIU saw Travorus Bess rush for 1,086 yards. In 2008, the Panthers were 11th in the FCS in punt returns and led their conference in punting, punt returns and kickoff coverage. Lustig’s special teams unit ranked among the nation’s best in 2007 with freshman punter Kevin Cook ranking 4th in the nation in punting and earning honorable mention All-America honors. During that season, the Panthers special teams returned one kickoff for a TD, blocked one punt for a TD and blocked one field goal. EIU ranked 4th nationally in net punting and 18th in kickoff returns. During the 2006 season, EIU ranked 18th nationally kick return defense. Prior to joining the EIU staff, Lustig coached defensive backs and special teams for two years (2004-05) at Christopher Newport University, a NCAA Division III program in Newport News, Va. His 2005 team blocked 11 kicks and scored six touchdowns as the Captains ranked either first or second in every special teams category in the USA South Atlantic Conference. In total, he coached eight All-Conference players including the 2005 Conference Defensive Player of the Year. In 2003 he coached cornerbacks at Villanova University which was ranked as high as No. 4 in that year’s NCAA I-AA football poll. Lustig began his coaching career at Christopher Newport in 2001, serving as the team’s recruiting coordinator and secondary coach for two seasons. A four year starter at Bucknell University (1997-2000), Lustig was a team captain at cornerback and safety. He also holds a masters degree in education and human development from George Washington University. Lustig and his wife Beth have two sons, Sam and Henry.

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Running Backs Coach

Bucknell, ‘00First Season

PersonalBorn: March 29, 1978Hometown: Erie, Pa.Wife: BethSons: Sam & Henry

Education Bucknell, 2000; George Washington, 2002

Playing Experience Bucknell (defensive back, 1997-00)

Coaching Experience2009- Louisiana, Special Teams Coor./Running Backs2006-08 Eastern Illinios, Special Teams Coor./Running Backs2004-05 Christopher Newport, Special Teams Coor./DB’s2003 Villanova, Cornerbacks2001-02 Christopher Newport, Recruiting Coor./DB’s

NoteworthyWhile at Eastern Illinois, Lustig helped the Panthers produce a different 1,000-yard rusher in each of his three seasons...The 2005 Christopher Newport special teams blocked 11 kicks and scored six touchdowns as the Captains ranked either first or second in every special teams category in the USA South Atlantic Conference...Was a four year starter at cornerback and safety for Bucknell University (1997-2000) and was named team captain.

Recruiting AreaHouston/South Texas

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Wide Receivers Coach

Arkansas, ‘83Third Season

PersonalBorn: October 27, 1960Hometown: Little Rock, Ark.Wife: DeniseChildren: Alex, Delichia, Derrick & Molly

Education Arkansas, 1983

Playing Experience University of Arkansas (tight end, 1978-81) Birmingham Stallions, USFL (tight end, 1983-85) Arizona Outlaws, USFL (tight end, 1986)

Coaching Experience2007- Louisiana, Wide Receivers2004-06 Tulane, Wide Receivers2002-03 Northwestern State, Offensive Coor./Receivers2001 Louisiana-Monroe, Wide Receivers2000 Northwestern State, Wide Receivers1999 Cheyney (Pa.) University, Offensive Coordinator1995-98 East Tennessee State, Wide Receivers1994 Idaho State, Outside Linebackers1993 UNLV, Tight Ends1990-93 Northwestern State, Wide Receivers1989 Weber State, Wide Receivers1987-88 Missouri State, Wide Receivers1984 Minnesota, Graduate Assistant

NoteworthyPlayed for Lou Holtz at Arkansas from 1978-81.

Recruiting AreaLouisiana

Daryl Mason is an experienced coach who has spent over a decade coaching in the state of Louisiana, including each year since 2000. He joined Rickey Bustle’s staff after serving as wide receivers coach at Tulane from 2004 through 2006. Mason helped Jason Chery earn All-Sun Belt honors in 2008, as Chery vaulted into the Cajuns top 10 in career receiving yards. In 2007, 16 different Cajuns made at least one reception, while 18 different players caught at least one pass in 2008. Both seasons, UL ranked in the top five in the nation in terms of spreading the ball around. At Tulane, Mason’s receiving corps managed to amass over 2,000 yards receiving each season and nearly hit 3,000 yards receiving in 2006, accumulating 2,958 yards. He coached three All-Conference USA receivers, including standout Jeremy Williams, who was named honorable-mention Freshman All-American by The Sporting News. Mason also coached Roydell Williams who went on to become the Green Wave’s all-time leader in touchdown catches and was a fourth-round draft choice of the Tennessee Titans in the 2005 NFL Draft. Prior to joining the Tulane staff, Mason completed his third stint at Northwestern State where he was the offensive coordinator and receivers coach for two seasons (2002-2003), helping the Demons to the I-AA playoffs in 2002. His 2003 NSU offense broke the school record for points in a season. He spent the 2001 season as receivers coach at Louisiana-Monroe. Before returning to Louisiana in 2000, Mason spent four seasons at East Tennessee State. His ETSU receivers set 12 school records and B.J. Adigun earned I-AA All-American honors in 1997 after posting 1,380 yards on 72 catches. Mason was a 1977 prep All-American at Little Rock’s Parkview High School and was named Arkansas’ high school Athlete of the Year in 1978. He was a three-year starter at tight end for head coach Lou Holtz at Arkansas from 1978-81. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Arkansas in 1983 and began his coaching career in 1984 on Holtz’ staff at Minnesota working as a graduate assistant.

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Jorge Munoz was added to the Cajuns staff as the Quarterbacks Coach and Passing Game Coordinator in 2008. One of his main responsibilities includes play calling. In his first season calling plays, the Cajuns offense ranked 13th in the nation and was 24th overall in scoring. In 2008, Munoz helped Michael Desormeaux record the second most yards of total offense in school history. As a result, Desormeaux was named the 2008 Sun Belt Conference Offensive Player of the Year. The Cajuns “Play Station” attack of 2008 shattered the school record for total offense with 5,390 yards, besting the 1995 record of 4,780 yards. Prior to UL, Munoz was on the staff at Eastern Illinois for three seasons. He was promoted to Offensive Coordinator at EIU in March of 2007 after being named co-Offensive Coordinator during the summer of 2006. Under Munoz’s direction, the Panthers proceeded to run a more diverse offense in 2006 with four players earning first team All-Ohio Valley Conference honors on offense including OVC co-Offensive Player of the Year Vincent Webb and third team All-American Micah Rucker. The Panthers ranked 18th in the nation in run offense and either ranked first or second in the OVC in rushing offense, total offense and passing efficiency. EIU’s offense in 2007 had a 1,000 yard rusher for the fourth straight season with five Panthers earning first team All-OVC honors and three players earning honorable mention All-America honors. In 2007, EIU ranked 33rd in the nation in scoring and 36th in the country in rushing yards. Prior to Eastern Illinois, Munoz spent two seasons as the wide receivers coach at Charleston Southern (2003-04). During the 2004 season, Charleston Southern wide receivers ranked first, second and fourth in the Big South Conference. The Buccaneers passing offense ranked first in the Big South and 17th in the NCAA. A 1998 graduate of Bethany College, Munoz was a two-time All-American quarterback. He went on to play one year in the Arena Football League with the Albany (NY) Firebirds. He was also a multi-sport standout at San Diego Hilltop High School. He and his wife Erin, have two children - Ava and Alex.

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Bethany College, ‘98Second Season

PersonalBorn: June 9, 1974Hometown: San Diego, Calif.Wife: ErinChildren: Ava & Alex

Education Bethany College, 1998

Playing Experience Bethany College (quarterback, 1995-96) Albany Firebirds, AFL (quarterback, 1997-98)

Coaching Experience2008- Louisiana, Passing Game Coor./Quarterbacks2006-07 Eastern Illinois, Offensive Coor./Quarterbacks2005 Eastern Illinois, Wide Receivers2003-04 Charleston Southern, Wide Receivers2001-02 Anderson University, Offensive Coor./Quarterbacks1999-00 Southeastern Missouri, Wide Receivers1998 Bethany College, Quarterbacks/Wide Receivers

NoteworthyTutored Cajuns Michael Desormeaux to 2008 Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Year honors...While at EIU, the Panthers advanced to the first round of the NCAA FCS playoffs and were ranked in the Top 20 all three seasons.

Recruiting AreaMississippi, Alabama and Florida panhandle

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Louisiana State, ‘87Sixth Season

PersonalBorn: February 25, 1963Hometown: Norco, La.Wife: KimChildren: Samantha & Tyler

Education Louisiana State, 1987

Bowl Experience NCAA Division I Championship Playoffs (1996)

Coaching Experience2008- Louisiana, Linebackers2004-07 Louisiana, Safeties2001-03 ULM, Cornerbacks2000 Nicholls State, Receivers/Recruiting Coordinator1995-99 Nicholls State, DBs/Special Teams/Recruiting Coor.1992-94 Destrehan (La.) HS, Head Coach1988-91 Destrehan (La.) HS, Defensive Backs/Special Teams

NoteworthyWhile at Destrehan High School, Rebowe coached current NFL defensive back Ed Reed (Baltimore), former Green Bay Packer Rondell Mealey and former Cajuns great and Arena Football League star Damon Mason.

Recruiting AreaLouisiana

Tim Rebowe has strong ties to the state of Louisiana, having coached his entire career in the Pelican State. Rebowe coached the Ragin’ Cajuns safeties from 2004-07 and began tutoring the linebackers in 2008. For the past two seasons, Rebowe guided Antwyne Zanders to All-Sun Belt accolades. Zanders led the team in tackles during the 2007 and 2008 season. The Cajuns pass defense had a stellar first year under Rebowe, finishing with a No. 11 national ranking in passing yards allowed. Both of Rebowe’s starting safeties in 2004 advanced to the NFL. Rebowe coached strong safety C.C. Brown (101 tackles), who was drafted by the Houston Texans in the 2004 NFL Draft, and free safety Antwain Spann, who signed as a free agent with the New York Giants. Spann played in NFL Europe and is now with the New England Patriots. In 2005, the Cajuns pass defense was 23rd nationally, allowing only 190 yards per game despite opponents facing an uphill climb in eight games. The Cajuns trailed after three quarters just twice in 2005. Rebowe has also coached a pair of exemplary student-athletes in Lamar Morgan, a NFF Hampshire Honor Society member and a Draddy Award semifinalist, and Johnny Felders, currently coaching at Istrouma High School. Rebowe came to UL after three seasons as cornerbacks coach at ULM. Prior to his stint with the Warhawks, Rebowe spent six years at Nicholls State where he served as defensive backs coach (1995-2000), special teams’ coordinator (1995-98), recruiting coordinator (1998-2000), and wide receivers coach (2000). In 1996, the Colonels pass efficiency defense ranked seventh nationally in I-AA. The native of Norco, La., began his coaching career in 1987 at his alma mater, Destrehan High School. His ties to the Cajuns began in 1994 when former Destrehan High star Damon Mason transferred to Louisiana from Jones County JC. Mason would go on to have one of the best careers by a defensive back in Cajuns history. Rebowe earned his bachelor of science in physical education from Louisiana State University in 1987. He is married to the former Kim Robichaux and they have a daughter, Samantha, and a son, Tyler.

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Former Cajuns standout Troy Wingerter is the longest tenured coach on the football staff, having begun his career with the athletic department in 1997. Wingerter has served in the role of Cajuns’ tight ends coach and recruiting coordinator since 2002. He coached the defensive ends in 2001 under then-head coach Jerry Baldwin. He was the tight ends coach as a graduate assistant from 1997-99 under both Nelson Stokley and Baldwin. Since 1997, Wingerter has helped the tight ends become a frequent red zone target for Cajuns quarterbacks. Cajuns tight ends have caught 19 touchdown passes over that span, including five in 2008 by freshman Ladarius Green. Green posted a solid frosh campaign, catching 22 passes for 268 yards - ranking third on the team in receptions and second in receiving yards. Wingerted tutored a pair of red zone targets in Kevin Belton and Luke Aubrey in 2007 and 2008, respectively. Both players had six receptions, but three went for touchdowns. Wingerter coached Josh Joerg during his All-Sun Belt season in 2002. After earning his undergraduate degree in 1993, Wingerter embarked on a four-year career in corporate business working in Lafayette, New Orleans, Colorado and Montana. A native of New Orleans, Wingerter was a first-team All-Louisiana selection and an All-South Independent pick as a senior in 1991. He helped guide the Cajuns to three straight winning seasons during his first three years from 1987-89 and was a permanent team captain as a senior. In addition, he was selected as a member of the All-Time Louisiana-Lafayette football team as compiled by the Lafayette Daily Advertiser. Upon his return to UL, Wingerter earned a master’s degree in education. Wingerter was born July 19, 1969. He and his wife, Cydra, have two sons, Holden and Aiden.

The Wingerter FileAssistant Head Coach

Recruiting CoordinatorFullbacks & Tight Ends Coach

Louisiana, ‘93Ninth Season

PersonalBorn: July 19, 1969Hometown: New Orleans, La.Wife: CydraSons: Holden and Aiden

Education Louisiana, 1993; Louisiana, 1999

Playing Experience Louisiana (offensive lineman, 1987-90)

Coaching Experience2002- Louisiana, Recruiting Coordinator/Tight Ends2001 Louisiana, Defensive Ends1997-99 Louisiana, Graduate Assistant

NoteworthyWingerter was an All-South Independent selection as a senior in 1991...He was also a first team All-Louisiana pick during his senior season...He was named to the All-Time Louisiana-Lafayette football team by the Lafayette Daily Advertiser...He is the longest tenured coach on the football staff...Since 1997, Wingerter has helped the tight ends become a frequent red zone target for Cajuns quarterbacks...Cajuns tight ends have caught 10 touchdown passes, including three in 2007 by senior Kevin Belton.

Recruiting AreaNew Orleans

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RAYBURNstrength & conditioningAlma Mater: Tennessee-Martin, 2001

Joined UL Staff: 2006

Born: April 6, 1979

Hometown: Martin, Tenn.

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Jake Rayburn enters his fourth season as assistant strength and conditioning coach. He assists Coach Phillips in the day-to-day development and implementation of the off-season, summer, and in-season workouts for the Cajuns football team. His other duties at UL include overseeing the strength and conditioning programs for baseball, softball, men’s basketball and volleyball. Rayburn came to UL from Tulane University where he served as an assistant strength and conditioning coach for two years. During that time, he directly oversaw women’s basketball, soccer and track and field. During the 2005 football season, Rayburn was relocated to Ruston, La., with the football team and was placed in charge of the in-season strength and conditioning program and game-day duties. Upon returning to the UNO campus, he conducted off-season workouts for men’s basketball. Prior to arriving at Tulane, Rayburn served as a graduate assistant at Middle Tennessee from 2001-2004, assisting with workouts for all 15 sports. During that time, he directly oversaw workouts for men’s and women’s tennis and men’s and women’s golf. Rayburn is originally from Martin, Tenn., and graduated from Tennessee-Martin in 2001. He also completed an internship at Tennessee during the summer of 2001, where he assisted with football and men’s basketball. He and his wife Andrea have two daughters, Callie and Hailey.

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HARRISONstrength & conditioningAlma Mater: Louisiana, 2005

Joined UL Staff: 2005

Born: April 29, 1983

Hometown: Shreveport, La.

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Medgar Harrison enters his fifth season as a staff assistant strength and conditioning coach. He assists Coach Phillips with the daily development and implementation of the off-season, summer, and in-season workouts for the Cajuns football team. His other duties include overseeing the strength and conditioning program for women’s basketball, men’s tennis, women’s tennis and the golf team. He is also responsible for the nutritional distribution of daily supplements to the student-athletes. Harrison began working at UL in the spring of 2005 as a student assistant under then-strength coach Brad Ohrt and graduated in the fall of 2005 with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Science. He immediately became a graduate assistant and received his Master’s of Science in Human Resources with a concentration in nutrition in the fall of 2007. Harrison is a certified strength and conditioning coach through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Harrison, originally from Shreveport, graduated from Huntington High.

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PhILLIPSstrength & conditioningAlma Mater: Tennessee-Martin, 1995

Joined UL Staff: 2005

Born: December 3, 1971

Hometown: Memphis, Tenn.

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Rob Phillips enters his fifth season as UL’s head strength and conditioning coach. Phillips came to UL after spending the previous 5 years as an assistant coach with the NFL’s Cleveland Browns (2001-2005). Phillips, began his career as a graduate assistant at the University of Tennessee (1995-1997). His next stop was at Western Carolina University where he took on the roll of strength and conditioning coordinator for all sports (1997-1999). His Final stop in the collegiate ranks before coming to UL was at the University of Miami where he served as an assistant in 1999 before being promoted to the head strength and nutrition coach in 2000. Over his career, Phillips has participated in the 1996 & 1997 Florida Citrus Bowl, 2000 Gator Bowl, 2001 Nokia Sugar Bowl and the 2003 NFL Playoffs He earned his bachelors’ degree in physical education and health from Tennessee-Martin in 1995 and his masters in human performance from Tennessee-Knoxville in 1997. He is a certified strength and conditioning coach through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He played football scholastically at Memphis Craigmont (Tenn.) where he received all city honors. He is married to the former Suzanne Cornwell from Seattle, Wash., and they have three sons, Jarrett, Andrew and Jackson.