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    LA Tech football depth chart projections ahead of 2019 opener at Texas

    https://www.thenewsstar.com/story/sports/college/louisiana-tech/2019/08/23/louisiana-tech-football-depth-chart-projections/2098111001/

    RUSTON — Game week is upon Louisiana Tech, which’ll begin preparations for its season opener versus No. 10 Texas Saturday morning after the team conducts a closed scrimmage Friday.

    The next media availability for Tech head coach Skip Holtz and a few players will be Tuesday for the first weekly press conference of the year and the first official depth chart will be provided.

    With the kickoff to the 2019 season right around seven days away, here are projections on what the Bulldogs’ two-deep at each position could look like:

     
    OFFENSE
    QB: J’Mar Smith, redshirt senior; Westin Elliott, redshirt junior; Aaron Allen, redshirt freshman

    Smith enters his third season as Louisiana Tech’s starter and with offensive coordinator Todd Fitch taking over as his position coach, more is to be expected from the quarterback who already has 27 career starts and has thrown for 6,546 yards, 33 touchdowns and 16 interceptions.

    RB: Israel Tucker, redshirt junior; Justin Henderson, redshirt junior AND Jaqwis Dancy, redshirt senior

    Tucker, who started five games a year ago, is primed to take the first snap against Texas. But expect to see plenty of Henderson and Dancy, when healthy, this season as the position will be a by-committee approach.

    X-receiver: Adrian Hardy, redshirt junior; Praise Okorie, redshirt sophomore AND Malik Stanley redshirt senior

    Hardy looks to follow up his breakout 2018 season, where he caught a team-high 75 passes for a career high 1,145 yards and six touchdowns.

    H-receiver: Cee Jay Powell, redshirt junior; Davon “Smoke” Harris, redshirt freshman

    Powell appears set to take over Teddy Veal’s former spot in the receiving corps and get his first amount of significant playing time in his career. In two seasons, the 5-7, 163-pound slot receiver has 22 catches for 138 yards.

    A-receiver: Griffin Hebert, redshirt sophomore; Joshua Matthews, redshirt sophomore

    Hebert put in impressive work on his body over the offseason, filling out with more muscle and he’s followed that up with a solid fall camp.

    Z-receiver: Isaiah Graham, redshirt junior; George Scott III, junior

    Graham, a TCU transfer, has had one of most impressive camps of any players on Tech’s roster and looks primed to be a major difference maker in the passing game.

    Y-receiver: Bobby Holly, redshirt senior; Jacob Adams, redshirt sophomore

    Whenever Louisiana Tech projects to start with an offensive formation that’ll include the Y position, Holly will be there. The Farmerville native started three games last season and two of his four total receptions went for touchdowns.

    RT: Gewhite Stallworth, redshirt senior; Antawn Lewis, junior

    Stallworth has been taking the majority of the first-team snaps in practice, leading to believe he’ll get the start at Texas. The big, 6-8, 322-pound tackle has started three games in his career.

    RG: Ethan Reed, redshirt senior; Joshua Mote, redshirt sophomore Reed, an All-Conference USA honorable mention lineman last year, has started every game the last three seasons for the Bulldogs. Mote adds valuable depth at the position with four starts under his belt.

    Kody Russey, redshirt junior; Abraham Delfin, redshirt sophomore Russey returns to once again anchor Tech’s offensive line in the middle, starting 26 straight games.

    LG: Drew Kirkpatrick, redshirt senior; Carter Habich, sophomore

    After redshirting in 2017, Kirkpatrick emerged as the starting left guard as 2018 progressed, playing in 11 total games.

    LT: Willie Allen, redshirt junior; Biron Rossell, redshirt freshman

    Allen, an LSU transfer, seems to have tapped into the potential coaches saw in him when they recruited him two years ago out of Tyler (Texas) Community College. If he gets the nod next weekend, his first FBS collegiate start will come against Texas.

    DEFENSE
    DE: Ka’Derrion Mason, senior; La’Dante Davenport, redshirt senior

    Mason earned two starts a season ago and had six his sophomore campaign. For his career, the 6-4, 291-pound end has 40 tackles with one sack.

    NG: Courtney Wallace, redshirt senior; D.J. Jackson, redshirt freshman OR Keivie Rose, freshman

    Wallace looks to get his first start of his Tech career against Texas. He’s played in 22 games and has 13 tackles, including three tackles-for-loss and 1.5 sacks.

    DE: Milton Williams, redshirt sophomore; Steven Shaw, redshirt freshman

    Williams (6-4, 262) has garnered a lot of praise from coaches since the spring and he’s parlayed his solid play into an expected starting role on the defensive line. He saw action in seven games last season.

    OLB: Willie Baker, redshirt junior; Tristan Allen, redshirt sophomore

    Baker switched positions from end to outside linebacker in defensive coordinator Bob Diaco’s 3-4 scheme. His pass rush skill set will still be utilized, highlighted by four sacks coming in the Hawaii Bowl last year, but he’ll handle come coverage duties as well.

    MLB: Connor Taylor, senior; Randy Hogan, redshirt senior OR Trey Baldwin, redshirt junior

    The former JUCO National Defensive Player of the Year looks to be more effective this season for the Bulldogs. Taylor ended 2018 with 30 stops.

    MLB: Collin Scott, redshirt senior; Alex Zayed, redshirt junior

    Scott led the team in tackles last season with 87. The senior linebacker is poised to have another solid season along with handling the defensive calls.

    S: James Jackson, redshirt senior; Ezekiel Barnett, redshirt junior

    Jackson started every game a season ago, finishing second on the team in tackles with 74, including 8.5 TFLs and had one interception.

    S: Darryl Lewis, redshirt senior; Bee Jay Williamson, redshirt freshman

    Lewis has collected 130 career stops and six picks in 40 total appearances, including 26 straight starts. He’s one of the veteran leaders on backend of Tech’s defense.

    S: L’Jarius Sneed, senior; Jaiden Cole, redshirt sophomore

    In the spring, Sneed moved from cornerback to safety and it’s paid dividends for Louisiana Tech’s defense. His three interceptions last year was good enough for second-best on the defense to go along with his 59 total tackles.

    CB: Amik Robertson, junior; Zach Hannibal, redshirt junior

    Unquestionably the most notable star for the Bulldogs, Robertson enters his third season starting at corner. He paced Tech with four picks, has nine total in two seasons, and for his career, has 123 total stops.

    CB: Michael Sam, redshirt senior; Aaron Roberson, redshirt senior

    Sam has battled some injuries during his career, but Holtz called him the “most pleasant surprise” this spring after he moved from safety to corner. Sam has pieced together a great fall camp and looks to more talent to an already deep Bulldog secondary.

    SPECIAL TEAMS
    PK: Bailey Hale, redshirt senior; Brady Farlow, redshirt junior

    Hale transferred to Tech from Eastern New Mexico before 2018 and ultimately earned the starting place kicking job. He had a 68 percent field goal rate in his first year, making 15-of-22 with a long of 46.

    P: Brady Farlow, redshirt junior; Jacob Barnes, freshman

    Behind Davan Dyer last season, Farlow punted five times for 179 yards for a 35.8-yard average.

    PR: Davon “Smoke” Harris, redshirt freshman OR Cee Jay Powell, redshirt junior

    The two combined for three punt returns in 2018.

    KR: Davon “Smoke” Harris, redshirt freshman OR Praise Okorie, redshirt sophomore OR Justin Henderson, redshirt junior

    Okorie and Harris piled up a combined 247 yards on 13 kickoff returns last year. Expect those two to be in the mix to field the opening kickoff for Louisiana Tech at Texas next weekend.


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    3 hours ago, Newy25 said:

    Fuck the LHN. When is that stupid contract with ESPN complete so we can dissolve this channel for good? 

    I will have to rely on the Surly for someone to post a link to the game since the LHN is the most retarded thing our athletic department has ever done. 

    A simple cable login and ESPN app gets you LHN...it’s 2019 dude, there’s literally no excuse to miss a game due to not finding a broadcast. Reddit streams will also get you anything. 

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    Just FYI, but r/cfbstreams are worried that once the season starts they may get popped by reddit admin for their streams.

    they have a planned backup website , www.sportsurge.net

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    2 hours ago, Mother mopar said:

    Me and Mrs. MM are making the road trip from Florida to watch the game. Our first in DKR, pretty stoked to see it. Rulz and shit 373c7d51f73ef34c55a04222946a35e4.jpg

    She looks really familiar 

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    2 hours ago, Tex Pete said:

    Dish Network is nationwide. 

    Dish network is not available where I live. Two things working against any kind of dish are my snotty neighborhood association wont allow a dish and the climate in Colorado just does not work. Everything is buried lines where I live. 

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    51 minutes ago, brojangles2 said:

    A simple cable login and ESPN app gets you LHN...it’s 2019 dude, there’s literally no excuse to miss a game due to not finding a broadcast. Reddit streams will also get you anything. 

    That used to work. But if your carrier does not have LHN, the ESPN app will not work. 

    Trust me, I have tried. But you guys in Texas have no idea how big a pain in the ass LHN is. 

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    11 minutes ago, Newy25 said:

    That used to work. But if your carrier does not have LHN, the ESPN app will not work. 

    Trust me, I have tried. But you guys in Texas have no idea how big a pain in the ass LHN is. 

    How the hell did you not look up whether or not they carried it before signing on? Or changed it by to a carrier that has it? I’m around a thousand miles from Austin and made sure they carried it before calling for set up. 

    ESPN+ streaming service will start in November.  It maybe an add on to Disney+ streaming. 

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    1 minute ago, Sgt Hulk said:

    If we aren’t up by 3 tds in the 4th and allowing some back ups meaningful snaps. There’s gonna be some shit. 

    i don't see a blowout as opening games are usually sluggish for almost every team. UT has so many new starters, so there will be an acclimation process .  LT seesm to be returning a lot of starters so they'll get the experience edge. Texas hasn't won an opener since the glorious 2016 at home OT vs. Notre Dame.  UT wins by 10. 

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    33 minutes ago, Laxtonto said:

    Just FYI, but r/cfbstreams are worried that once the season starts they may get popped by reddit admin for their streams.

    they have a planned backup website , www.sportsurge.net

    Too late.  I watched the game last night on a Reddit stream. 

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    3 hours ago, MAGS® said:

    Is it streamable on a app through espn?   I have directv at home, but will be out of town for the game.  I have a firestick at the location that I will be, can I log on with my directv credentials and watch it on a app?  

    It works for me

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    22 minutes ago, TexasMan said:

     

    This honestly scares the fuck out of me. Last 2 years we were double digit favorites against Maryland and just shit the bed. 19 point favorites against Maryland in 2017 and we lost by 10. 12 point favorites against Maryland in 2018 and we lost by 5. Maybe not playing Maryland will do something to break that streak? My inner gambler is screaming LaTech +20.5 but I can't fuckin do it

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    8 minutes ago, HRSchenker said:

    This honestly scares the fuck out of me. Last 2 years we were double digit favorites against Maryland and just shit the bed. 19 point favorites against Maryland in 2017 and we lost by 10. 12 point favorites against Maryland in 2018 and we lost by 5. Maybe not playing Maryland will do something to break that streak? My inner gambler is screaming LaTech +20.5 but I can't fuckin do it

    Need some orange slices?

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    32 minutes ago, ShaggyBevo RIP said:

    How the hell did you not look up whether or not they carried it before signing on? Or changed it by to a carrier that has it? I’m around a thousand miles from Austin and made sure they carried it before calling for set up. 

    ESPN+ streaming service will start in November.  It maybe an add on to Disney+ streaming. 

    Look, I don’t know how many different ways there is to say the major carriers available to many people outside of Texas do not have this channel. Comcast is my option. 

    That being said, that link provided earlier steamed to my Apple TV is nails. I’ve been watching the channel already today. 

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    45 minutes ago, Newy25 said:

    Dish network is not available where I live. Two things working against any kind of dish are my snotty neighborhood association wont allow a dish and the climate in Colorado just does not work. Everything is buried lines where I live. 

    Can't speak to the climate, but federal law (Telecommunications Act of 1996) prevents HOAs from prohibiting satellite TV dishes.  I freaking love LHN.  I get to see tons of baseball, basketball, whatever sports I'd never get to see.  Plus lots of cool stuff like All Access.  IMHO the LHN is one of the best things to happen for Texas sports fans in my lifetime.  I don't get the animosity for it.

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    Just now, Hairy Biped said:

    Can't speak to the climate, but federal law (Telecommunications Act of 1996) prevents HOAs from prohibiting satellite TV dishes.  I freaking love LHN.  I get to see tons of baseball, basketball, whatever sports I'd never get to see.  Plus lots of cool stuff like All Access.  IMHO the LHN is one of the best things to happen for Texas sports fans in my lifetime.  I don't get the animosity for it.

    The animosity only stems from taking 2-3 games a year and making it unavailable for a lot of people to see. 

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    4 hours ago, hornian said:

    Subscribe to PSVue and stream it there. 

    You're welcome. 

    This is the answer. For those who don’t want to lie, cheat, or steal (versus aggy who loves unfulfilled lip service to the concept) but wish to stream the ‘Horns, PS Vue is the answer. Double check what they offer you, but the core package should be $55/month, free for 5 day trial. It should have both LHN (LaTech) and CBS Sports net (Rice). Cut your cable and use ps vue instead for the fall. If you can’t afford $55/month from late August through early January, you may not be cut out to be a Surl whale.

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    1 minute ago, Patricio Swayze said:

    Huckleberry, when can we expect the first score prediction game thread?

    That’s do this motherfuckers. Time to skullfuck some trashy coonasses.

    90Eleven and twenty two threefiddies to dos. Bitches!

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    3 minutes ago, Patricio Swayze said:

    Huckleberry, when can we expect the first score prediction game thread?

    That’s do this motherfuckers. Time to skullfuck some trashy coonasses.

    Holding out on very slight chance of it being automated. I usually put them up on Tuesdays and that's the target for this week.

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    3 hours ago, Xian said:

    Sooo guess I’m a jaded after these last few years but a combination of all their seniors plus how close they played LSU last year has me worried. 

    I am with you. This game worries me more than it should. I was not worried against Maryland last year, because no way in hell would Herman let it happen again after his first year against Maryland. But he did. So now I am forced to worry about a game with frickin LA. Tech.

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    The animosity only stems from taking 2-3 games a year and making it unavailable for a lot of people to see. 

    It’s only unavailable to those with rotary dial phones and rabbit ears on their televisions and even then it’s only two, not three.

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    1 hour ago, ClubWhatever said:

    Too late.  I watched the game last night on a Reddit stream. 

    I think they are worried next weekend they will have mass reporting from a variety of providers. Not a ton of games yesterday to report, but next weekend is something else entirely. They have already lost several other streaming Reddit’s, so at least they are being proactive.

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    So I guess I'm going to have a hard time finding a place to watch the game in Scottsdale. Anyone out there in the phoenix area know of a place it might be on? I could talk the wife into watching it at a bar, but I don't think I can talk her into sitting in a hotel room while I watch it on my tablet. 

     

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    1 hour ago, Huckleberry said:

    Holding out on very slight chance of it being automated. I usually put them up on Tuesdays and that's the target for this week.

    Ok cool.  Always appreciate your effort with this.

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    Yes $15 million per year is stupid. Fuck our athletic department for negotiating a contract that makes a bucket load of money just because you’re the one person that can’t figure out how to get the LHN.
    So what are you saying? Dont be poor?

    Yea, don't be poor and buy tv that has lhn. Its simple.
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    So I guess I'm going to have a hard time finding a place to watch the game in Scottsdale. Anyone out there in the phoenix area know of a place it might be on? I could talk the wife into watching it at a bar, but I don't think I can talk her into sitting in a hotel room while I watch it on my tablet. 
     
    Stream it on your phone to your tv. I've been doing this for 5 years at my deer lease. It's always been a little jumpy but who cares. Its texas football.
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    38 minutes ago, CfRhTxStBobcats said:

    So I guess I'm going to have a hard time finding a place to watch the game in Scottsdale. Anyone out there in the phoenix area know of a place it might be on? I could talk the wife into watching it at a bar, but I don't think I can talk her into sitting in a hotel room while I watch it on my tablet. 

     

    There has got to be a Phoenix /Scottsdale Texas Exes group with a game watch at some bar. 

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    2 hours ago, NeverMarryAStripper said:


    Yes $15 million per year is stupid. Fuck our athletic department for negotiating a contract that makes a bucket load of money just because you’re the one person that can’t figure out how to get the LHN.

    No shit. And I get to watch a shit ton of baseball content (though that was less good of a thing the second half of last season).

    Anyway we on Surly will do all we can to help you non-LHN people so long as you are not a whiny bitch.

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    52 minutes ago, CfRhTxStBobcats said:

    So I guess I'm going to have a hard time finding a place to watch the game in Scottsdale. Anyone out there in the phoenix area know of a place it might be on? I could talk the wife into watching it at a bar, but I don't think I can talk her into sitting in a hotel room while I watch it on my tablet. 

     

     

    13 minutes ago, TornACL said:

    There has got to be a Phoenix /Scottsdale Texas Exes group with a game watch at some bar. 

    Yes. there is a very active Phoenix Texas Exes chapter that's likely only gotten larger since i was last a part of it 10 years ago. 

    Looks like they'll be screening the game at The Thirsty Lion in Tempe. Those things always got super packed, especially for an early evening game, so I'd get there early.

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    6 hours ago, MNLonghornFUKM said:

    well 99.997% of the people on this planet dont live in Texas so.

     

    Google says its actually closer to 99.632%

    2 hours ago, GreenspointTexas said:

    1) why the fuck does anyone live outside of texas?

     

    2) on the internet, IF YOU ACTUALLY SEARCH, you can stream anything

     

    3) see #1

    There's enough people here already and I'm ok with everyone else living on the outside.

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    8 minutes ago, Bottlecap said:

     

    Yes. there is a very active Phoenix Texas Exes chapter that's likely only gotten larger since i was last a part of it 10 years ago. 

    Looks like they'll be screening the game at The Thirsty Lion in Tempe. Those things always got super packed, especially for an early evening game, so I'd get there early.

    Thanks for the info. We'll definitely head over early. 

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    4 hours ago, SHOOTER12 said:

    Well it's time.....

    The 2019 Seek and Destroy Tour

    Longhorn style.Crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and hear the lamentation of the women!

    Leave battered, broken, bloody bodies on every gridiron we encounter, leave no doubt you were there.  Leave a memory that will haunt their dreams for the rest of their days.

    This! Sam and company are going to roll up like a pack of wild fuck lions and wreck shop on Louisiana Tech.

     

     

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