Jan. 2, 2009

RUSTON -- Louisiana Tech fans wanting to add to their Bulldog Independence Bowl collection can now order a commemorative 2008 Bowl Guide for only $15.

The 112-page glossy publication was designed exclusively for the 2008 Independence Bowl and previews the Bulldogs match-up against the Northern Illinois Huskies, a 17-10 win by LA Tech 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 guides will be mailed starting early next week. The cover of the guide is a pictorial display of Tech's program record four All-Western Athletic Conference first teamers (Antonio Baker, Phillip Livas, Daniel Porter, D'Anthony Smith) and the back cover features head coach Derek Dooley and the Bulldogs two all-WAC second teamers (Chris Keagle, Rob McGill).

The body of 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 write-ups

• LA Tech Bowl record book section