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Louisiana Tech head coach Derek Dooley and staff will have plenty of film to watch after the Bulldogs conducted a 122-play scrimmage Sunday night at Joe Aillet Stadium.

Louisiana Tech's defense had plenty of room for improvement following Saturday night's intra-squad scrimmage at Joe Aillet Stadium where it gave up too many scores for head coach Derek Dooley's liking.

NORTHWESTERN STATE: It didn't take Northwestern State's veteran Purple Swarm defense long to bounce back from a less than stellar day Friday.

RUSTON - Just seven practices into fall camp, Louisiana Tech coach Derek Dooley isn't getting overly excited about his new charges, but he did like what he saw out of a trio of freshmen at Saturday night's ...

Louisiana Tech head coach Derek Dooley has been excited all fall camp about the future potential of his freshman wide receiver corps.

RUSTON - Louisiana Tech begins training camp today, and players new to the program may be in for a surprise when they participate in their first Derek Dooley practice.

While most of the colleges in the country will have 105 athletes reporting to fall workouts, Louisiana Tech will welcome just 95 players today, when coach Derek Dooley and staff begin their second season of ...

Fans of area college football teams will have something in common as practice gets under way in the coming days - everyone's quarterback situation is unsettled.

Derek Dooley heads into his second year at the helm of the Louisiana Tech football program with great hope.

That's a big jump from the three wins the previous season and Dooley should be able to continue to build in 2008 -- especially now that he was able top add quarterback Taylor Bennett late.

To hear the Arkansas Razorback recruiting message board writers describe it, Pulaski Academy receiver Cruz Williams didn't have the grade requirements of the Southeastern Conference to get into Arkansas, thus ...

A change in offensive philosophy at Southern Mississippi allowed Louisiana Tech to pick up what appears to be another quality quarterback.

“I think everyone will get a shot at it. I'm hoping I can push those guys, and they can push me.”

Georgia Tech quarterback Taylor Bennett announced Monday he is transferring to Louisiana Tech for the upcoming 2008 season. via SanLuisObispo.com

“I'd been telling the coaches to call the stop-and-go”

The proof is in the pudding. Or make that steak. Medium rare, please. I always felt I would have made a decent football coach. via News-Star

“I won't be making any play calls and I won't be dishing out any hits, but if the officials make a bad call, I've got your back.”

When my athletic director came down to the Joe Aillet Stadium field on Saturday afternoon, near the end of the Louisiana Tech spring game, I figured I was in trouble. via The Shreveport Times

“The big deal with me is working on my footwork and timing”

RUSTON - Louisiana Tech coach Derek Dooley was looking for players who could come up big in pressure situations during the Bulldogs' intrasquad T-Day spring game on Saturday. via News-Star

“If everybody can stay healthy, we should be alright”

RUSTON - The good news for second-year Louisiana Tech coach Derek Dooley is that every starter from 2007's receiver unit has returned. via News-Star

“I think everybody is interested to see how Ross is progressing, and what Steven can do”

RUSTON - Louisiana Tech coach Derek Dooley recognizes the question. He expects it. via News-Star

RUSTON - Louisiana Tech's inexperience at quarterback could be a thing of the past this fall if Georgia Tech quarterback Taylor Bennett enrolls in the school this summer, as expected. via The Shreveport Times

“We're trying to get him ready for the fall.”

RUSTON - Louisiana Tech linebacker Quin Harris thought for a minute, then realized this spring will be a lot smoother practice than the previous four he's been through with the Bulldogs. via The Shreveport Times