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Mr. Richard "Richie" Falgout
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Home Phone: -- Football: UL wide receiver has unique record – Richie Falgout alone in record books Joshua Parrott � jparrott@theadvertiser.com � September 10, 2009 When it comes to throwing the football, UL wide receiver Richie Falgout stands alone in NCAA history. According to the NCAA record book and ESPN’s stats and analysis crew, the junior is the only college player to throw touchdowns on his first four pass attempts. The only other player to throw a touchdown on his first two pass attempts was Michael McDonald, a quarterback at USC from 2003-07. Falgout fired a 42-yard touchdown pass to Pierre Hill on a trick play in the second period of last week’s 42-19 win over Southern University. The play sparked a run of 35 straight points to help the Cajuns recover from an early deficit before a school-record crowd of 41,357 at Cajun Field. The Lafayette High School graduate, who had touchdown passes against Kansas State and Arkansas State last season and Ohio as a redshirt freshman, has completed his four passes for 110 yards. His pass efficiency rating is 661.0. “He can throw the football,” UL head coach Rickey Bustle said. “He’s hotter than any quarterback I’ve ever been around.” Falgout actually grew up playing quarterback before changing positions in high school. He also played baseball for the Lions. “You find out which players can throw the ball before practice when they’re just messing around,” Bustle said. “We didn’t have a receiver (or running back) who could throw the ball to that wall until he arrived. We’ve obviously picked good plays for him.” Falgout has been unavailable for comment since hurting his left ankle in the second half of last week’s game. The school does not allowed injured players to speak with the media. Surprise! As usual, the first week of college football season offered some surprises. Some of the upsets included BYU downing Oklahoma and Championship Subdivision schools William & Mary (Virginia) and Richmond (Duke) beating ACC schools. There were two shocking scores in the Sun Belt. Defending conference champion Troy lost at Bowling Green, 31-14. The Trojans were picked to repeat as Sun Belt champions. Bowling Green was playing its first game under head coach Dave Clawson after going 6-6 last season under Gregg Brandon. North Texas knocked off Ball State, 20-10. The Mean Green had won only three games in the previous three seasons under head coach Todd Dodge. Ball State went 12-2 last season but lost its head coach Brady Hoke to San Diego State, quarterback Nate Davis to the NFL and a plethora of seniors to graduation. “In the opening game, anything can happen,” Bustle said. “I’ve always felt that way.” Talent pool Earlier this week, Florida coach Urban Meyer told the Gainesville (Fla.) Sun that the Trojans have more NFL talent than “several” current teams in the Southeastern Conference. “That’s red flag No. 1,” Meyer told the newspaper. “No. 2 is that they’re known every year for being (close to) some major league upset. Last year when you see them it was 31-3 at the end of the third quarter against LSU at LSU. (Against) Ohio State, I want to say in the fourth quarter (the Trojans were) up by seven. “Talent is not the issue. I’m sure they have some depth issues, but first-string talent is SEC-caliber football.” Troy pulled a major upset against Oklahoma State in 2007 and beat Missouri in 2004. In 2007, the Trojans lost at Florida, 59-31, but gained 336 yards. Troy wide receiver Austin Silvoy, a prep teammate of Florida quarterback Tim Tebow, scored two touchdowns in that game. Big numbers Despite the loss, ULM coach Charlie Weatherbie was pleased to see the newly installed 3-3-5 defense force three fumbles against the Longhorns. Home again It will be the second meeting with Memphis in the past three years. The Blue Raiders won, 21-7, at Memphis in 2007. Shout-out Earlier this week, Alabama coach Nick Saban told reporters that he considers FIU wide receiver T.Y. Hilton “as good a player as anybody in the country.” Last year, Hilton earned Freshman All-American honors and was named the Sun Belt’s Freshman of the Year after setting a single-season league record for all-purpose yardage (2,163). Odds and ends * * * * * * * * * * Football: Falgout emerging for Cajuns offense Joshua Parrott � jparrott@theadvertiser.com � August 16, 2009 For an offense still looking for some new weapons, wide receiver Richie Falgout continues to develop into a dependable option for UL. Falgout led the Ragin’ Cajuns with seven receptions for 68 yards Saturday in the team’s first fall scrimmage at Cajun Field. The junior didn’t do anything flashy but got open, caught the ball when it went in his direction and picked up yardage after the catch. “He is going to go underneath and cross the field,” UL head coach Rickey Bustle said of the Lafayette High School graduate. “You know he’s going to be there. You know he’s going to make the play and make positive yards.” In each of the past two seasons, Falgout has played in every game and ranked fifth on the team in receptions. He caught 13 passes for 88 yards as a redshirt freshman in 2007. Last season Falgout had 18 receptions for 260 yards. He also threw touchdown passes on trick plays against Kansas State and Arkansas State. His 82-yard catch against Florida International was the seventh-longest reception in school history. He set a season high with four catches against Florida Atlantic. “The coaches do a great job of teaching us about coverages and where the holes (in the defense) are,” Falgout said. “They teach us where to be.” The receiver position has more depth this season, although each player is still trying to learn his specific role. According to the coaches, Falgout is showing that he can be a reliable possession receiver for the Cajuns. Falgout is set to be a weekly guest during football season on ESPN 1420 AM’s “The Sportsnote” with Lafayette native Billy Ryckman, a former Louisiana Tech All-American and Atlanta Falcons wide receiver. “I’ve helped him out in the past,” Falgout said. “He does a great show, and I always have a great time. He makes it interesting, to say the least.” The running men True freshman Robert Walker, a former all-state pick at Mamou, led the team with eight carries for 21 yards. Sophomore Julian Shankle had seven rushes for 15 yards. Redshirt freshman Draylon Booker added three carries for 10 yards. Redshirt freshman Yobes Walker chipped in eight yards on five rushes. “I was pleased with Undrea, and I think he’s a good, physical back,” offensive coordinator Ron Hudson said. “I thought Booker showed up and made a bunch of plays and showed his versatility. “I was glad to see Rob Walker get in there and do a couple of good things. He’s got some talent and is going to push some guys for playing time. Yobes was physical and got in there and banged today.” Hudson also credited fullbacks Geoffrey McCullough and Matt Desormeaux for their play. Odds and ends “� UL president Joseph Savoie, former Cajun safety Frantz Accime and current UL softball player Katey Stanford were among the familiar faces at the scrimmage.
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