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Mr. Bill Sampy
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Home Phone: 337-896-4324 Ex-Cajun Sampy catches first pass for Eagles August 08, 2006 – On the Fly originally published August 7, 2006 – Former Carencro High star and Louisiana Ragin’ Cajun standout Bill Sampy had one catch for 13 yards on Sunday night as the Philadelphia Eagles fell to the Oakland Raiders 16-10 in the NFL Hall of Fame exhibition game in Canton, Ohio. Ex-Cajun Sampy on Eagles’ practice squad September 06, 2006 – In four seasons with the Cajuns ending in 2005, Sampy caught 155 passes for 1,988 yards and 9 touchdowns. His best season was 2004, with 57 receptions for 776 yards and 6 scores. Football: Sampy’s effort pleases Bustle December 28, 2005 – The inaugural Magnolia Gridiron All-Star Classic didn’t draw very many fans, but that wasn’t important to Bill Sampy and the other college football players that took part in the season’s first all-star contest for senior players. “Any time you can play in a game like that, any extra game, it’s a benefit,” said University of Louisiana coach Rickey Bustle. “If people can see you, that helps you.” Sampy, the Ragin’ Cajuns’ leading receiver (29 catches, 399 yards) as a senior this year, was invited to play on the Division I-A team that defeated its I-AA counterparts 17-9 Saturday in Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson, Miss. “I was proud to see that he caught a touchdown pass,” said Bustle. “I hope this helps him get a chance for people to take a longer look at him.” Sampy didn’t have a touchdown grab during the Cajuns’ season, mostly because UL went to a ground-oriented offense early in the year and followed that to a five-game season-ending win streak. Still, the four-year letterman from Carencro finished his career with 155 catches for 1,988 yards and nine scores, ranking fourth in UL’s career listing for both catches and yardage. Those numbers earned him an invitation to the game, one hastily thrown together this year to get a foothold ahead of another new all-star game planned for next season. Sampy didn’t get the invitation until two weeks before the game. “To be honest, I’d never heard of it,” Bustle said. “Usually I get information and forms to recommend players for games, but this one kind of came out of nowhere. But I figure they had some scouts there.” The crowd for the rain-marred game was estimated at 100 by the Jackson Clarion-Ledger, but that group saw Sampy score the game’s first touchdown. UL Monroe’s Steven Jyles also had a touchdown pass for the White team and Southern Miss quarterback Dustin Almond, who led the Golden Eagles to a win in the New Orleans Bowl at UL’s Cajun Field four days earlier, led the squad to a field goal in a three-quarterback rotation. Other than those drives, the game was dominated by punts and turnovers, but the three days of practice in front of NFL scouts prior to the game made it worth it to many of the prospects. “It was an opportunity to play another game,” said Almond. “I’m with great company here. I enjoyed it.” The game was originally planned to begin in 2006, but organizer Darry Alton moved up the timetable after hearing reports of another game being held next season. Alton was hoping the Magnolia Classic would fill the void left by Montgomery’s Blue-Gray Game, which was canceled for the third time in four years. Sampy scores in win December 25, 2005 – From staff, wire reports JACKSON, Miss. – Former Carencro and Louisiana standout Bill Sampy provided one of the highlights for the winning White Team in Saturday’s Magnolia Gridiron All-Star Classic. Also for the White squad, UL Monroe’s Steven Jyles passed for 80 yards and a touchdown and ran for 31 more yards to lead the victory. Jyles was the Offensive Player of the Year in the Sun Belt Conference, despite losing to Sampy and the Ragin’ Cajuns 54-21 in the season finale, while EMU’s Bohnet also faced UL’s Cajuns during the 2005 season. Jyles finished 6-of-10 passing with a 7-yard touchdown pass to Boone Stutz of Texas A&M and one interception. Sampy caught a pass in 40 consecutive games in which he played for the Cajuns, and completed his college career ranked fifth in UL receiving yardage with 1,988. The White team, which consisted of Division I-A seniors whose teams either didn’t qualify for or already played in bowl games, needed a late defensive stop to defeat their Red counterparts from Division I-AA, II and III and other schools. Each team also had players from NAIA schools on its roster. Organizers have hoped the Magnolia Classic will fill the void left by the defunct Blue-Gray game, a one-time Christmas tradition since 1978 which was canceled for the third time in four years. Officials said several players from both teams left as early in the third quarter to catch flights home for the holidays. The Red recovered a fumble by the White’s Kasey Young of Western New Mexico at the White 49 with 49 seconds remaining and moved it to the 28. But John Eubanks of Southern Mississippi intercepted Travis Lulay’s final pass at about the 10 and returned it 80 yards before tripping at the Red 10 as time expired. Montana State’s Lulay was 8-of-14 passing for 90 yards for the Red, while Blayne Baggett of Indiana State was 9-of-21 for 79 yards with a 1-yard touchdown run. The White took a 10-point lead early in the second half. Jyles’ TD pass to Stutz capped an efficient five-play, 74-yard drive to open the half and make it 17-7. Bill Sampy of Louisiana-Lafayette caught a 41-yard touchdown pass from Matt Bohnet of Eastern Michigan, and Justin Brantley kicked a 22-yard field goal for the White. With time winding down in the first half, the Red team made the play of the day. Baggett threw a 12-yard pass to Texas Southern’s Hank Edwards, who then lateraled to Alabama State’s Keldrick Williams. He ran 39 yards to the White 1 with 3 seconds remaining, and Baggett sneaked in on the next play as time expired in the half to cut it to 10-7. Williams led all rushers with 54 yards on eight carries. Published December 23, 2005 Sampy picked as All-Star December 14, 2005 – For the fourth time in the Rickey Bustle era for the UL Ragin’ Cajun football program, a Cajun player will be representing the program in a postseason All-Star game. The game will be played at 11 a.m. on Christmas Eve at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson, Miss. C.C. Brown, Charles Tillman and Ivan Taylor were the previous three and all three are currently playing defensive back in the NFL. He finished with 1,988 career receiving yards, which ranks him fifth in school history. He led the Cajuns in receptions and yards receiving this season. Television rights for the game is scheduled to be announced today. The game features a matchup between Division I-A seniors not participating in bowl games against Division I-AA players. Kentucky offensive coordinator Joker Phillips will coach the I-A team, while Northwestern State coach Scott Stoker coaches the I-AA squad. Originally published December 14, 2005 Sampy just wants to win October 28, 2005 – Bruce Brown When the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns host Troy University on Saturday, it will be the final homecoming game for Cajun seniors like receiver Bill Sampy. The week always includes numerous activities in addition to the game, but the 4 p.m. battle against the Sun Belt rival Trojans remains uppermost in Sampy’s mind. “The biggest thing to me is to win,” Sampy said. “I hope we have a good crowd, but we still have a shot at winning the Sun Belt Conference and we need to keep it going. “My mom and dad will be there, and I’m looking forward to that. They do a lot for me, and I want to have a good game for them, too.” Cajun practices have been upbeat this week after last Saturday’s 13-10 comeback victory at Middle Tennessee. “The atmosphere has been good,” Sampy said. “Last week is behind us, but before that game I was talking with some guys who cover Middle Tennessee and they told me that Middle was favored by 14. We knew they were good, but I told them we were better than that. “Since we won the game, that’s given us a lot of confidence. That started off with Sunday’s practice. We’ve increased our intensity level. Our phrase this week is ‘Bring It.’ That’s what we have to do these last four games.” Sampy has bounced back to once again lead the Cajuns in receptions after seven games. But his team-high 21 catches is behind usual expectations. “Jerry has been out,” Sampy said of junior quarterback Jerry Babb. “And Michael (Desormeaux) is a freshman. When I’m out there on the field, I’ve got to make plays for him. “I had to get back in the flow of the offense, but that’s getting better. But I still haven’t caught a touchdown. Maybe I can do that this week.” Babb is expected to return to action on Saturday, sharing time with Desormeaux, but at this stage of his senior season, yardage and touchdowns are secondary for Sampy. “I just want to win,” he said. Originally published October 28, 2005 Sampy extends catch streak to 32 games September 19, 2005 – Dan McDonald Louisiana senior Bill Sampy’s 12-yard reception from Babb early in the second quarter of Saturday’s win extended his streak of games with a catch. Sampy has now caught a pass in 32 straight games in which he has played, dating back to his freshman season in 2002. Sampy did not play and did not dress in the season opener against Texas in a one-game suspension following a drug arrest earlier this season. The Carencro product received his fourth year of eligibility this year by completing 80 percent of his degree requirements prior to his fifth year of college enrollment. Sampy finished with 90 yards on five catches. SMITH’S PAIR: Freshman Derrick Smith had been UL’s leading receiver in each of the first two games, but hadn’t made it to the end zone in either game. He made up for that Saturday with a pair of scoring catches – an 18-yard grab in the first quarter and a 25-yard catch in the third period. The last time a freshman had two touchdown catches in a game was in 1995, when Brandon Stokley caught a pair of touchdowns against Louisiana Tech. But he wasn’t through. Late in the third quarter, Smith stopped in motion in the backfield and eventually took an option pitch from Babb and scored on an eight-yard burst. “We’d been waiting on one like this,” Smith said of the offense’s breakout game. “We were trying to spread the field and come back with a lot of stuff underneath.” Originally published September 19, 2005 Gannett News Sevice August 18, 2004 Sampy Ready to Take His Turn LAFAYETTE � After spending most of his college career in the shadows of Fred Stamps, Bill Sampy is ready for his turn in the spotlight. He was second on the team in receptions, yards and touchdowns to Stamps, and Sampy said he is ready for his opportunity. �I have been ready,� the senior said, �Now that is it my turn, I want to be the number one receiver. I know I can�t stay average, I have to work for that.� �Billy has to decide for himself that he is going to be the guy,� UL Lafayette offensive coordinator Bob Christophel said. �He has a natural knack for making plays. �Obviously, he stood in the shadows a little bit last year,� Christophel said. �I think he needs to step up and say �Now it is my turn� and I think he is very capable of doing that.� In 2003, Sampy had 39 catches for 486 yards and three touchdowns. He returned 25 kicks for 467 yards for a 18.7 yard average. In 2002, Sampy recorded 30 catches for 327 yards with three scores and returned 20 kicks for 376 yards. He sat out the 2001 season to become academically eligible. Among Sampy�s goals is the quest for 1,000 yards receiving and help the Cajuns win the Sun Belt title. �I want to be the third guy to get 1,000 yards behind (Brandon) Stokley and Fred (Stamps),� Sampy said. �Jerry (Babb) and Luke (Sniewski) are both good quarterbacks and hopefully we can do that. �I am a speedy receiver and I know I can get by guys,� Sampy said of his strength. �I run good routes and I am also a good deep ball catcher.� Sampy was the primary kick returner for the Cajuns last season and was second on the team with 947 all-purpose yards. �I will still return kicks and a few punts,� Sampy said of his additional duties on the team. �Hopefully I can return one for a touchdown.� The Cajuns finished the 2003 season strong, winning four out of the last five games and finished 4-8 overall and 4-3 in the conference. �Most teams that start 0-7 would lose a lot of confidence,� Sampy said of last year�s slow start. �Coach Bustle did not give up on us and he kept the team together and we finished second in the conference.� �It should be an interesting year,� Sampy said. �We are looking forward to Sept. 4 and playing Northwestern State.� The former Carencro star helped lead the Golden Bears to the 1996 state championship game and is hopeful that he is part of building the Cajuns into winners as well. �I am trying to make a name for myself, starting this year,� Sampy said. �Each day at practice and each game I just want to get better.� �The Lafayette Daily Advertiser
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