RUSTON – Louisiana Tech fans have selected the all-decade team for the Bulldog football program as the star-studded class boasts some of the top players in the history of the program.
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Fans were asked to vote for 11 offensive (1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 5 OL), 11 defensive (4 DL, 2 LB, 5 DB) and four specialists (2 K/P, 1 PR/KR, 1 DS) on the team as more than 1,200 votes were cast on the ballot.
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The offensive unit includes quarterback Colby Cameron (46.3 percent), running backs Kenneth Dixon (82.1 %) and
Boston Scott (58.3 %), wide receivers Trent Taylor (85.3 %), Quinton Patton (80.3 %) and Carlos Henderson (61.6 %) and offensive linemen Jordan Mills (76.5 %), Stephen Warner (64.8 %), Rob McGill (50.2 %),
O'Shea Dugas (46.5 %) and Kevin Saia (42.2 %).
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The defensive unit includes defensive linemen Vernon Butler (80.5 %), Justin Ellis (57.5 %),
Jaylon Ferguson (57.2 %) and Matt Broha (50.5 %), linebackers Adrien Cole (64.2 %) and Jay Dudley (46.8 %) and defensive backs Xavier Woods (65.5 %), Kentrell Brice (63.4 %),
Amik Robertson (63.0 %), Chad Boyd (50.1 %) and
L'Jarius Sneed (49.1 %).
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The specialists consist of punter Ryan Allen (84.5 %), placekicker
Jonathan Barnes (59.7 %), returner Phillip Livas (32.8 %) and deep snapper Josh Cuthbert (49.2 %).
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The season ticket renewal deadline for the 2020 season is June 30. Current football season ticket holders can access their accounts online via Ticketmaster to renew their seats. For those looking to become new season ticket holders (start as low as $90), fans can visit
www.latechsports.com/tickets.
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Bulldog fans wishing to receive parking passes around Joe Aillet Stadium for the upcoming season must make their annual donation to the Louisiana Tech Athletic Club before June 30. LTAC is the athletic arm of the Division of University Advancement, and its mission is to provide 300+ student-athletes a first-class experience and support in their pursuit of academic and athletic excellence.
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For more information on LTAC membership levels, benefits and more, visit
www.latechalumni.org/ltac. Fans can also contact LTAC Director
Jarred Latta at (318) 548-2127 or jlatta@latechalumni.org for any other LTAC-related inquiry such as RV parking and tailgating.Â
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OFFENSE
Colby Cameron – QB (2009-12)
Kenneth Dixon – RB (2012-15)
Boston Scott – RB (2014-17)
Quinton Patton – WR (2011-12)
Trent Taylor – WR (2013-16)
Carlos Henderson – WR (2014-16)
Rob McGill – OL (2007-10)
Stephen Warner – OL (2009-12)
Jordan Mills – OL (2009-12)
Kevin Saia – OL (2009-12)
O'Shea Dugas – OL (2015-18)
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DEFENSE
Matt Broha – DL (2008-11)
Vernon Butler – DL (2012-15)
Justin Ellis – DL (2010-13)
Jaylon Ferguson – DL (2015-18)
Adrien Cole – LB (2008-11)
Jay Dudley – LB (2009-11)
Chad Boyd – DB (2009-12)
Kentrell Brice – DB (2012-15)
Amik Robertson – DB (2017-19)
L'Jarius Sneed – DB (2016-19)
Xavier Woods – DB (2013-16)
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SPECIAL TEAMS
Ryan Allen – P (2010-12)
Jonathan Barnes – K (2014-17)
Phillip Livas – KR/PR (2007-10)
Josh Cuthbert – DS (2010-13)
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Colby Cameron (QB)
2012 WAC Offensive Player of the Year
2012 Sammy Baugh Award Winner
Passed for 6,417 yards and 45 touchdowns
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Kenneth Dixon (RB)
Four-time All-Conference selection
Taken in the fourth round of 2016 NFL Draft
Holds 11 program records and four NCAA records
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Boston Scott (RB)
2017 All-Conference USA Honorable Mention
Taken in sixth round of 2018 NFL Draft
Rushed for 1,047 yard and eight touchdowns as a senior
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Quinton Patton (WR)
2012 Second Team All-America
Taken in fourth round of 2013 NFL Draft
Ranks in top 10 in career catches (183), receiving yards (2,594) and TDs (24)
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Trent Taylor (WR)
Three-time All-Conference USA
Taken in fifth round of 2017 NFL Draft
Ranks in top two in career catches (327), receiving yards (4,179) and TDs (32)
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Carlos Henderson (WR)
2016 C-USA Offensive Player of the Year
Taken in third round of 2017 NFL Draft
Recorded 1,535 receiving yards and 19 TDs in 2016
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Rob McGill (OL)
Three-time All-WAC selection
Started in 42 career games on the offensive line
Helped team win 2008 Independence Bowl
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Stephen Warner (OL)
2011 and 2012 First Team All-WAC
Started in 40 career games on the offensive line
Helped team win 2011 WAC championship
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Jordan Mills (OL)
2012 First Team All-WAC
Taken in fifth round of 2013 NFL Draft
Started in 34 career games on the offensive line
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Kevin Saia (OL)
2012 Second Team All-WAC
Started in 40 career games on the offensive line
Helped team win 2011 WAC championship
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O'Shea Dugas (OL)
Three-time All-Conference USA selection
2015 Freshman All-America
Made 43 career starts on the offensive line
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Matt Broha (DL)
2-time all-WAC (2010, 2011)
3
rd all-time in sacks (22.0)
2-year NFL Pro
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Vernon Butler (DL)
1
st Team all-CUSA (2015)
Senior Bowl Participant (2016)
Selected in 1
st round of 2016 NFL Draft (Panthers)
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Justin Ellis (DL)
2-time all-conference (2011, 2013)
Senior Bowl Participant (2014)
Selected in 4
th round of 2014 NFL Draft (Raiders)
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Jaylon Ferguson (DL)
C-USA Defensive Player of the Year (2018)
NCAA Career Leader in Sacks
All-American (2015, 2018)
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Adrien Cole (LB)
WAC Defensive Player of the Year (2011)
2-time all-conference (2010, 2011)
331 career tackles, 22.5 TFL
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Jay Dudley (LB)
2
nd Team all-WAC (2011)
277 career tackles, 14.0 TFL
102 tackles as a senior
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Chad Boyd (DB)
2
nd Team all-WAC (2011, 2012)
Jim Thorpe Watch List (2012)
239 tackles, 27 PBU, 8 interceptions
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Kentrell Brice (DB)
All-Conference USA (2015)
210 career tackles, 16 PBU
3-year NFL Pro
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Amik Robertson (DB)
All-American (2019)
DXL Frisco Bowl Defensive Player of the Game (2017)
183 career tackles, 48 PBU, 14 interceptions
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L'Jarius Sneed (DB)
2
nd Team all-CUSA (2019)
179 career tackles, 28 PBU, 8 interceptions
Selected in 4
th round of 2020 NFL Draft (Chiefs)
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Xavier Woods (DB)
4-time all-conference (2014, 2015, 2016)
Jim Thorpe Award semifinalist (2016)
277 tackles, 32 PBU, 14 interceptions
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Ryan Allen (P)
2-time Ray Guy Award Winner (2011, 2012)
2-time Unanimous All-American
3-time Super Bowl Champion
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Jonathan Barnes (K)
3-time all-conference (2015, 2016, 2017)
Lou Groza Award Semifinalist (2016)
462 career points, 2
nd in program history
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Phillip Livas (KR)
1
st Team all-WAC (2010)
Tied NCAA record with 8 returns for TDs
No. 1 in KO return yards and No. 4 in punt return yards
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Josh Cuthbert (DS)
2
nd Team all-CUSA (2013)
Started four years at DS
Voted Team's Most Inspirational Player in 2011
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