Legendary - The Career of Porter Davis

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GAME 12 PREVIEW

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FRIENDLY COMPETITIONS IN PLACE FOR ULM GAME



CORNERBACKS JEVANTE WATSON AND SEAN THOMAS ARE TIED FOR THE TEAM LEAD WITH EIGHT INTERCEPTIONS EACH

"It's just a little thing those guys had going on the side earlier on." Cajuns defensive coordinator Porter Davis explained when asked about some in house competitions that the media caught wind of this week. "Dom Tovell and Ringo got theirs going about mid season I think then the d backs got theirs started up after that."

Cornerbacks Jevante Watson and Sean Thomas have battled for the team lead in picks and are now tied with eight each heading into the regular season finale against ULM.

"It just helps motivate us you know." Thomas said. "Keeps things interesting. Nobody catching me for scores though." He continued with a smile.

Thomas has scored three times this season while Watson and safety Trevence Patt each have one. Patt's was an NCAA record 101 yards.

DOMINIQUE TOVELL HAS SET A TEAM RECORD WITH 12 SACKS, CHRISTIAN RINGO AND JUSTIN HAMILTON ARE TIED FOR SECOND WITH EIGHT EACH

"After the Ole Miss game when we didn't get any sacks we started it up." Senior defensive linesman Christian Ringo says. "Dom had a pretty good lead at that point so it motivated the rest of us to try and catch him but also kept him hungry to keep the lead."

"It's been fun." Davis chuckled. "Other guys and the coaching staff have gotten on board with it and guys are pushing each other and asking for blitz packages to try to catch those guys and get some bragging rights. Ultimately it's brought us together as a unit whether it's line, secondary or our 'backers, all those guys want to get involved."

ULL has racked up 23 interceptions and 44 sacks through 11 games.

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Game Report
December 6th, 2014

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JEVANTE WATSON GRABBED HIS SCHOOL RECORD 9TH PICK AND TURNED IT INTO A SCORE EARLY

ULL had no problems with rival ULM as they took them down by a score of 30-0 in their regular season finale.

Jevante Watson grabbed a school record ninth interception in the first quarter and took it 41 yards to the house for the only score the Cajuns would actually need.

Terrence Broadway scored on the first play of the second quarter and Sean Thomas re-tied Watson with his ninth pick a few plays later.

Fullback Thomas Singleton added a score a few minutes later on a short run. After adding a Hunter Stover field goal Lafayette led 23-0 at halftime.

Alonzo Harris would score in the fourth quarter to make it an even 30 for ULL.

While nobody on the ULL offense stood out in the win the defense had a performance for the ages.

ULM couldn't get anything going offensively, they managed just 48 yards of total offense and -10 on the ground with sacks figured in. The Warhawks had five first downs, one of which came on a penalty. They were 1-11 on third down.

ULL picked off ULM sophomore QB Bivins Caraway twice and sacked him five times, including two by Christian Ringo, one by team leader Dominique Tovell and one each by backup tackles Daniel Fritz and Jalen Fields. Caraway finished with 58 yards on 13 of 27 passing.

Sean Thomas, who was in the area when Watson made the early interception had this to say: "I was right there man, I kinda was hoping he'd bobble it so I could snag it outta there but I saw him get it and I just looked for someone to block."

Thomas and Watson came into the game tied for the team lead with eight picks each and left tied with nine each. Thomas has three pick sixes and now has Watson on his heels.

After the final gun the majority of the defensive players were seen swarming defensive coordinator Porter Davis, who stood on the team bench and made a mic drop motion.

Davis did seem to have a somewhat lengthy conversation with ULM head coach Todd Berry following the game.

ULL will now most likely play in another New Orleans bowl unless they are awarded an at large bid to a bigger game.

Scoring
ULL|07|16|00|07|30
ULM|00|00|00|00|00

1Q ULL J. Watson 41 Yd Int ret (H. Stover kick)
2Q T. Broadway 1 Yd run (missed kick)
2Q T. Singleton 1 Yd run (H. Stover kick)
2Q H. Stover 40 Yd FG
4Q A. Harris 2 Yd run (H. Stover kick)

Key Player Stats

Passing: T. Broadway 15/24 198Yds 1Int (Rush TD)
Rushing: A. Harris 12Car 48Yds 1TD
Receiving: S. Austin 3Rec 63Yds, J. Robinson 4Rec 48Yds
Tackles: B. Anyama 5, S. Thomas 3, J. Watson 3, C. Ringo 3
Sacks: C. Ringo 2, D. Tovell 1, D. Fritz 1, J. Fields 1
Interceptions: S. Thomas 1, J. Watson 1(TD)


Passing: B. Caraway 13/27 58Yds 2Int
Rushing: D. McNeal 6Car 31Yds
Receiving: H. Scioneaux 4Rec 22Yds, D. McNeal 4Rec 21Yds
Tackles: M. Johnson 7
Sacks: N/A
Interceptions: C. Robinson 1

Key ULL Defensive Stats
Points Allowed: 0
First Downs: 5
Total/Rush/Pass Yards: 48/-10/58
Takeaways: 2
Sacks: 5

Coach Davis' Take
Wooooooweeeeeee! That was fun huh? What a game! What a season! What a hell of a group of players out there huh? I'm just... I'm just blown away and just so grateful to be a part of this!

Coach Davis' Player of the Game
Everyone! 48 yards!

Next Game
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BOWL GAME!

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CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES

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HEISMAN TROPHY PRESENTATION


OTHER AWARDS
Maxwell B. Miller QB Ohio State
Walter Camp B. Miller QB Ohio State
Bednarik K. Fortt OLB Cal
Nagurski K. Fortt OLB Cal
O'Brien B. Miller QB Ohio State
Walker K. Carey HB Arizona
Biletnikoff G. Davis WR UConn
Mackey R. Hamilton TE Iowa
Outland J. Boren C Ohio State
Rimington J. Boren C Ohio State
Lombardi A. Norman DE NC State
Best LB K. Fortt OLB Cal
Thorpe B. Roby CB Ohio State
Groza J. Hairston K LSU
Guy P. Tate P Ole Miss
Best Ret S. Robinson Louisville

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