we are Louisiana Tech universiTy
state of
louisiana Motto - Union, justice and confidence
Nickname - Sportsman’s Paradise
State Capital - Baton Rouge
State Colors - Gold, white and blue
State Bird - Brown Pelican
State Dog - Catahoula Leopard Dog
State Tree - Bald Cyprus
State Flower - Magnolia
State Song - “You are My Sunshine”
State Drink - Milk
did you know:
Louisiana is home to
Mardi Gras, one
of the largest Carnival
celebrations in the
world. Held each
February in New
Orleans, the two-week
party draws millions
of tourists from around
the world.
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Louisiana is the crawfish capital of the world, supporting a multimillion dollar-a-year industry.
With speckled trout and large and small-mouth bass action that is unrivaled in the country, with clouds of
ducks filling the skies most winters, with deer, rabbit and squirrels running wild, Louisiana is rightly named
Sportsman’s Paradise. It’s a fisherman and hunter’s dream-come-true.
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city of
ruston
driving disTance
from rusTon
Dallas - 3 ½ hours
Houston - 4 ½ hours
Baton Rouge - 3 ½ hours
New Orleans - 4 ½ hours
Jackson - 2 hrs
Mobile - 5 hours
Birmingham - 5 hours
Memphis - 5 hours
Little Rock - 2 ½ hours
Lafayette - 3 hours
did you know:
Lincoln Parish is home to three state parks, numerous lakes and ponds for
fishing, boating and water-skiing, a world-renowned mountain bike trail, the 17
annual Peach Festival and one of the top golf courses in the country in
Squire Creek Country Club.
Louisiana Tech University and Grambling State University are located
within four miles of one another as the two colleges share a unique bond,
including operating an Interinstitutional Cooperative Program making it
possible for undergraduate and graduate students to enroll for classes at
both schools concurrently.
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what the pros are saying about
Derek Dooley
youngest Division i heaD coaches
Pat Fitzgerald Northwestern 32
Mario Cristobal Florida International 36
Bret Bielema Wisconsin 37
Ron Prince Kansas State 37
Al Golden Temple 38
Derek Dooley Louisiana Tech 39
Joseph addai
RB, Indianapolis Colts
“He’s the kind of coach that’s got a lot of energy, and he’s somebody that
you can relate to on a personal level. He’s great at giving advice while being
upbeat at the same time. There aren’t many coaches that will let you have
fun while getting the job done at the same time. He has the ability to get
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that out of you.
randy mcmichaeL
TE, St. Louis Rams
“Coach Dooley is such a bright person. He’s made me a better person on
and off the field. He’s made me focus every day on every aspect of the
game. As a coach, he makes you the best player you can possibly be. He’ll
coach you like you’ve never been coached, and he’ll push you to your
maximum potential. He is a phenomenal teacher. ”
scoTT Linehan
Head Coach, St. Louis Rams
“Derek was born to be a football coach, but not just because he is the
son of a former head coach and grew up around it. He understands the
18 commitment it takes to be a winner at all levels. Guys like him just need this
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opportunity, and now it’s official, so watch out. He’ll have a lot of success.
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national championship experience…
nfl experience…
a leaDer with a vision.
integrity, selflessness, passion, Discipline, class
nick saBan
Head Coach, Alabama Crimson Tide
“I think Derek has an excellent presence about himself. He’s a very
articulate, bright guy. He’s very well organized and very smart. He’s a
good coach and a hard-working guy. He was always a very good recruiter
when he was in college, which I think is paramount if you’re going to have
success as a college coach. I think he’s got all the right stuff and ingredients
to be successful as a head coach. ”
roBerT royaL
TE, Buffalo Bills
“I really admire and look up to him. Not only is he a great coach, but he is
a great man. He comes from a background of winning, and he represents
what you expect in a coach. You can believe and fully trust him. He is a
high-character man and a player’s coach. ”
andrew whiTworTh
OL, Cincinnati Bengals
“Coach Dooley is a great guy and certainly someone I look up to. He has an
extreme knowledge of the game of football, and I’m very excited to see him
get an opportunity to be a head coach.
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