Showing posts with label WAC Football. Show all posts
Showing posts with label WAC Football. Show all posts

Sunday, September 5, 2010

Louisiana Tech knocks off Grambling in Port City Classic

Louisiana Tech and Grambling State hooked up for what was billed as a historic, inaugural meeting on Saturday night in Shreveport’s Independence Stadium, but what they found out about themselves in Tech’s 20-6 victory might be of more immediate importance.

Despite winning their season opener, the Bulldogs have a long way to go if they are to contend for a WAC title. A multitude of penalties and a lack of offensive consistency kept Tech coach Sonny Dykes’ team from the dominant performance their fans expected against the FCS Tigers.

“It was good to get the first win, although...



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Saturday, September 4, 2010

Louisiana Tech not overlooking Grambling State

Ruston, LA - You have to wonder how Jerry Moore's mailman feels around Christmas time. The Appalachian State head football coach must be flooded with gifts and cards from coaches of top FBS (former Division-I) programs across the country.

Because of the Mountaineers' upset of No. 5-ranked University of Michigan at the "Big House" in 2007, FBS coaches no longer have to contrive a speech to get their teams motivated to play FCS (former Division I-AA) schools.

In his first foray into head coaching, Louisiana Tech's Sonny Dykes has looked to benefit from Moore's feat. Louisiana Tech and Grambling State University will meet for the first time in the Port City Classic at Independence Stadium tonight.

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