Dec. 22, 2008

RUSTON -- Pre-orders for Louisiana Tech's Independence Bowl Media Guide are now being taken as Tech fans can purchase a copy of this 112-page publication designed exclusively for the postseason game.

The LA Tech Football Bowl Guide previews the Bulldogs game against Northern Illinois in the 33rd annual Independence Bowl which is scheduled for Dec. 28 in Shreveport.

Tech fans can order a copy of the guide by mailing a check or money order for $15 to the Louisiana Tech Media Relations Office at PO Box 3166, Ruston, La. 71272.

The guide will not be mailed until after the first of the year.

The publication consists of:

• Updated LA Tech player bios

• LA Tech/Northern Illinois game information

• LA Tech Independence Bowl game notes

• 2008 game-by-game review

• LA Tech Bowl History writeups

• LA Tech Bowl record book section