Alan Gendreau News

Dwight Dasher threw a pair of touchdown passes and rushed for two more scores, as the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders took down the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles, 42-32, in the New Orleans Bowl.

With a benchmark of nine wins, seven wins in Sun Belt Conference play, and a six-game winning streak, 2009 has already been the most successful season in the Football Bowl Series era for Middle Tennessee's football team.

NEW ORLEANS - MTSU held its first bowl practice in the New Orleans Saints practice facility today.

Middle Tennessee's Blue Raiders, preparing for a chance at a FBS-era record 10ths win in the New Orleans Bowl Sunday, practiced Thursday in the indoor practice facility of the undefeated New Orleans Saints.

Middle Tennessee Head Coach Rick Stockstill and defensive end Chris McCoy grabbed two of the top three honors as the All-Sun Belt Conference teams were announced today.

MONROE, La. - One record apparently was not enough for Dwight Dasher . So the MTSU quarterback broke two in the Blue Raiders' 38-19 win over Louisiana-Monroe Saturday.

Dwight Dasher threw a pair of touchdown passes and rushed for two more as Middle Tennessee won its sixth-straight game with a 38-19 victory over ULM Saturday night at Malone Stadium.

Kevin Brown hauled in one of three Blue Raider interceptions against ULM Saturday.

In a season that has already exceeded the expectations of most observers, Middle Tennessee will travel to UL-Monroe on Saturday to try to cap the regular season with an FBS-era record ninth win and a six-game win streak.

Jamari Lattimore's heads-up play was actually well-rehearsed in MTSU's 38-14 win over Arkansas State Saturday.

MTSU beat writer Adam Sparks gives his analysis of the Blue Raiders' 34-17 win over Louisiana-Lafayette Saturday.

Middle Tennessee's defense concerned UL coach Rickey Bustle, largely because of its ability to rush the quarterback.

It did not take a fire and brimstone speech from MTSU Coach Rick Stockstill at halftime - only a challenge.

As Middle Tennessee seeks to extend its current three-game winning streak, and increase the chances of being involved in post-season play, they must face conference nemesis Louisiana-Lafayette. The Ragin' Cajuns have won three straight over the Blue Raiders at Floyd Stadium and are 5-1 against MT the last six meetings.

MTSU quarterback Dwight Dasher and safety Jeremy Kellem had major impacts on the Blue Raiders' 48-21 win over Florida International Saturday.

Former Orangewood Christian kicker Alan Gendreau has been nomiated for the Lou Groza Award , given annually to the nation's top kicker.

MTSU sophomore Alan Gendreau is one of 20 semifinalists for the 2009 Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award as released by The Palm Beach County Sports Commission on Monday.

Middle Tennessee tallied 34 unanswered points behind a strong performance on the ground, led by quarterback Dwight Dasher, and was able to hold on for a 48-21 win Saturday afternoon against visiting FIU in front of 17,808 at Floyd Stadium.

As MTSU prepares for a key three-game home stand, the athletic department announced Saturday a "Run for the Bowl" special for upcoming football contests against FIU, Louisiana-Lafayette, and Arkansas State.

As Middle Tennessee prepares for a key three-game home stand, the athletic department announced Saturday a 'Run for the Bowl' special for upcoming football contests against FIU, Louisiana-Lafayette, and Arkansas State.