McNeese State University NCAA News

Ahead of the pack. McNeese running back Todd Pendland breaks free from the back as he runs for a touchdown.

In keeping with the theme of the day, wea ll offer some a oeDavida s treats,a mini observations on developments in the sports world.

Southeastern Louisiana University coach Mike Lucas has been through enough Southland Conference football battles to know that the Lions don't have time to dwell on last week's 36-35 loss to McNeese State, especially not with Central Arkansas up next on the schedule.

The Cowboys pulled off a final seconds win over the Southeastern Louisiana Lions tonight.

Justin Garelick kicked a 21-yard field goal with 1:55 remaining in the game as Texas State defeated Northwestern State 20-17 on Saturday night.

F/C Elbryan Neal, who backed up departed Kleon Penn last season, will miss the first semester because he is academically ineligible.

SCOUTING THE NEWCOMERS: Freshman guards Dontae Cannon, Jeremie Mitchell and Brandon Regis all are in the 6-1 to 6-4 range and can play either spot in the backcourt.

Northwestern State University head football coach Bradley Dale Peveto doesn't plan on making the same mistake twice this week.

In spare minutes while running the Detroit Pistons' front office, former NBA star Joe Dumars might check in on his alma mater, McNeese State .

"- It may be years before Vermilion Parish ever produces another quarterback like Derrick Fourroux.

Derrick Fourroux threw for 220 yards and three touchdowns to lead McNeese State to a 51-23 victory over Northwestern State on Saturday night.

With good reason, Lumberjacks like Jeremy Moses, Tim Knicky, Jabara Williams and Duane Brooks are fresh in our memory, when it comes to a big play or a big victory.

So far, the seasons for Northwestern State and McNeese State are as different as can be.

We might be in the middle of the 2009 Football Championship Subdivision season, but if last week's results are any indication, we still don't have a good idea about how this year could finish.

The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjack football team knocked off seventh-ranked McNeese State 16-13 Saturday night at Homer Bryce Stadium.

Stephen F. Austin jumped out to 14-0 first-half lead, then held on for a 16-13 upset victory against McNeese State on Saturday.

If you ask football fans of any team in the Southland Conference, they'll tell you.

A game usually played in late October or November, McNeese's visit to Stephen F. Austin on the opening weekend of Southland Conference play has a playoff feel to it.

Stephen F. Austin officials have scheduled two promotional events in conjunction with the Lumberjacks' Southland Conference opener against McNeese State at 6 p.m. Saturday.

Stephen F. Austin kicker Evan Engwall earned his second consecutive Southland Conference Special Teams Player of the Week honor, the league office announced Monday.