The 2009 LSU Tigers football team represented Louisiana State University in the 2009 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team's head coach was Les Miles who served his fifth year at the helm of LSU football. They played their home games at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The Tigers finished the season 9–4, 5–3 in SEC play, including a loss in the Capital One Bowl, 19–17, against Penn State.
Before the season
Coaching changes Following the 2008 season, co-defensive coordinators, Doug Mallory & Bradley Dale Peveto both left LSU. Mallory moved on to New Mexico to become defensive coordinator of the Lobos' football program, while Peveto took over as the head coach of the Northwestern State Demons. The Tigers replaced Mallory and Peveto with new defensive coordinator John Chavis, who left the University of Tennessee after the departure of head coach Phillip Fulmer. Chavis was a Tennessee alum and held the position of defensive coordinator there since 1995. Chavis will also coach linebackers at LSU.
Ron Cooper was hired as the new defensive backs coach. Previously, Mallory had coached the defensive backs since 2005. Cooper came to LSU from the University of South Carolina where he spent the past five years coaching on the defensive side of the football.
Earl Lane also left LSU following the 2008. Lane spent 3 seasons as defensive line coach at LSU, but decided it was time to move on. Lane was replaced by Brick Haley. Haley was brought aboard as a veteran defensive line coach who has spent time in both the NFL and the Southeastern Conference.
Finally, Josh Henson, who left to become co-offensive line coach for Missouri,Henson Leaves LSU to advance coaching career was replaced by Don Yanowsky. Henson came to LSU with Miles in 2005 and served as the Tight Ends coach and recruiting coordinator for the Tigers. Henson has a reputation as of being one of the best recruiters in the nation. Yanowsky will also serve as the Tight Ends coach and Recruiting coordinator, and comes to LSU from Boston College.
Key losses Offense Demetrius Byrd, WR Drafted in the 7th round of the 2009 NFL draft by the San Diego Chargers. Brett Helms, C Signed with the Houston Texans as a rookie free agent. Quinn Johnson, FB Drafted in the 5th round of the 2009 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers. Herman Johnson, OG Drafted in the 5th round of the 2009 NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals.
Defense Darry Beckwith, LB Signed with the San Diego Chargers as a rookie free agent. Marlon Favorite, DT Signed with the Carolina Panthers as a rookie free agent. Tyson Jackson, DL Drafted 3rd overall in the 2009 NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs. Ricky Jean-Francois, DT Drafted in the 7th round of the 2009 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers. Kirston Pittman, DE Signed with the St. Louis Rams as a rookie free agent, but later released with an injury settlement Curtis Taylor, S Drafted in the 7th round of the 2009 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers.
Special teams Colt David, PK All-time scoring leader for the LSU Tigers.
Returning starters
Offense Player Class Position Joseph Barksdale Junior Offensive Tackle Ciron Black Senior Offensive Tackle Richard Dickson Senior Tight End Lyle Hitt Senior Offensive Guard Brandon LaFell Senior Wide Receiver Charles Scott Senior Running Back
Defense Player Class Position Charles Alexander Senior Defensive tackle Harry Coleman Senior Linebacker/Safety Chad Jones Junior Safety Patrick Peterson Sophomore Cornerback Perry Riley Senior Linebacker Kelvin Sheppard Junior Linebacker
2009 recruiting class
Spring game The Tigers held their annual spring game on Saturday April 18, 2009. LSU White defeated LSU Purple 27–0.
Pre-season All-SEC honors Rahim Alem, third-team DL Charles Alexander, second-team DL Ciron Black, first-team OL Richard Dickson, first-team TE Trindon Holiday, third-team RS Chad Jones, second-team DB Brandon Lafell, second-team WR Perry Riley, third-team LB Charles Scott, first-team RB Terrance Toliver, third-team WR
SEC Coaches Preseason All-SEC Team Announced http://www.secsports.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=12959
Pre-season watch lists Rahim Alem – 2009 Ted Hendricks Award and Bednarik Award Watch Lists Ciron Black – 2009 Outland Trophy Watch List Richard Dickson – 2009 John Mackey Award Watch List Jordan Jefferson – 2009 Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award Watch List Brandon LaFell – 2009 Biletnikoff Award and Maxwell Award Watch Lists Charles Scott – 2009 Doak Walker Award and Maxwell Award Watch Lists
Schedule
Game summaries
Washington
Vanderbilt
Louisiana-Lafayette LSU improved to 22–0 all-time against the Ragin Cajuns.
Mississippi St. LSU has now beaten Mississippi State 10 straight times.
#14 Georgia LSU beats Georgia in Athens for the first time since 1987.
#1 Florida Largest crowd ever in Tiger Stadium
Auburn LSU beats Auburn for the third straight year. Marks the start of the longest active home winning streak in college football.
Tulane LSU beats the Green Wave for the 18th straight time.
#3 Alabama The win marks the first time the Crimson Tide have beaten the Tigers in Tuscaloosa since 1999.
Louisiana Tech With the win, LSU improved to 18–1 all-time against Louisiana Tech.
Ole Miss LSU has lost to a Houston Nutt coached team 3 straight times (Arkansas 2007, Ole Miss 2008 & 2009).
Arkansas LSU defeats the Razorbacks for the first time since 2006. The only bright spot for Arkansas is that they were the only team to outscore LSU in the third quarter this year.
Penn State–Capital One Bowl
Rankings
Roster
2009 LSU Tigers rosterQuarterbacks 9 Jordan Jefferson – Sophomore 10 Russell Shepard – Freshman 12 Jarrett Lee – Sophomore 14 Chris Garrett – Freshman 17 T. C. McCartney – Sophomore
Running backs 5 Keiland Williams – Senior 8 Trindon Holliday – Senior 24 Patrick Lipoma – Senior 25 Drayton Calhoun – Freshman 26 Richard Murphy – Junior 32 Charles Scott – Senior 40 Orlando Gunn – Sophomore 42 Michael Ford – Freshman
Athlete 43 Cole Richardson – Freshman
Fullbacks 27 August Mangin – Senior 33 Dominique Allen – Freshman 34 Stevan Ridley – Sophomore 35 James Stampley – Sophomore 44 Curtis Sutera – Freshman 45 Richard Dugas – Junior 86 Cleveland Davis -Freshman
Wide receivers 1 Brandon LaFell – Senior 2 Rueben Randle – Freshman 13 Jordan Newell – Junior 16 Jhyryn Taylor – Freshman 21 Chris Tolliver – Freshman 28 R.J. Jackson – Senior 29 Jarred Joseph – Freshman 31 John Williams – Sophomore 39 R.J. Gillen – Sophomore 80 Terrence Toliver – Junior 82 Karl Acker – Freshman 86 Chris Mitchell – Senior 87 Marc Paul – Freshman 88 Richard Thompson – Senior Tight ends 18 Richard Dickson – Senior 19 DeAngelo Peterson – Sophomore 41 Ronnie Turpin – Freshman 47 Tyler Edwards – Freshman 83 Mitch Joseph – Sophomore 84 Jake Bryan – Freshman 85 Alex Russian – '' Sophomore 89 Greg Ostrom – Freshman
Offensive line 51 Clay Spencer – Freshman 53 T-Bob Hebert – Sophomore 60 Will Blackwell – Sophomore 61 Ben Domingue – Freshman 65 Lyle Hitt – Senior 68 Josh Dworaczyk – Sophomore 69 Stavion Lowe – Freshman 70 Ciron Black – Senior 71 Alex Bonnette – Freshman 71 Cordian Hagans – Freshman 72 Alex Hurst – Freshman 73 Thomas Parsons – Freshman 74 Josh Williford – Freshman 75 Greg Shaw – Sophomore 76 Chris Faulk – Freshman 78 Joseph Barksdale – Junior 79 Matt Branch – Freshman
Long snappers 49 Austin Kinchen – Freshman 50 Joey Crappell – Sophomore Defensive line 50 Chris Davenport – Freshman 77 Josh Downs – Freshman 84 Rahim Alem – Senior 87 Chancey Aghayere – Freshman 88 Chase Clement – Freshman 89 Lavar Edwards – Freshman 90 Michael Brockers – Freshman 91 Charles Alexander – Senior 92 Drake Nevis – Junior 93 Bennie Logan – Freshman 94 Akiem Hicks – Junior 95 Lazarius Levingston – Junior 96 Dwayne Dailey – Sophomore 97 Al Woods – Senior 98 Dennis Johnson – Sophomore 99 Sam Montgomery – Freshman
Linebackers 11 Kelvin Sheppard – Junior 52 Archie Kern Jr. - Sophomore 22 Ryan Baker – Sophomore 24 Harry Coleman – Senior 41 Kyle Prater – Freshman 42 David Impastato – Senior 46 Kevin Minter – Freshman 48 Kellen Theriot – Freshman 49 Barkevious Mingo – Freshman 51 Michael Johnson – Freshman 53 Jonathan Nixon – Junior 54 Jacob Cutrera – Senior 55 Seth Fruge – Freshman 56 Perry Riley – Senior 57 Lamin Barrow – Freshman 58 Tahj Jones – Freshman 59 Paul Felio – Sophomore Defensive backs 6 Tyler Glynn – Freshman 6 Craig Loston – Freshman 17 Morris Claiborne – Freshman 19 David Detz – Freshman 21 Tayler Debusk – Freshman 25 Dexter Alexander – Freshman 28 Joe Maltempi – Senior 34 Jimmy Rome – Junior 35 Ryan St. Julien – Freshman 36 Derrick Bryant – Sophomore 37 Karnell Hatcher – Sophomore 39 Josh Johns – Freshman 43 Daniel Graff – Junior 45 Zach Elkins- Junior
Cornerbacks 4 Jai Eugene – Junior 7 Patrick Peterson – Sophomore 15 Brandon Taylor – Sophomore 29 Chris Hawkins – Senior
Safeties 3 Chad Jones – Junior 13 Ron Brooks – Sophomore 23 Stefoin Francois – Sophomore 40 Rockey Duplessis – Freshman 44 Danny McCray – Senior
Punters 33 DJ Howard – Freshman 38 Derek Helton – Junior
Kickers 3 Parker Brown – Freshman 4 Tyler Listi – Freshman 30 Trent Hebert – Sophomore 30 Josh Jasper – Junior 38 Drew Alleman – Freshman
2009 Louisiana State University Football Roster and Bios http://www.lsusports.net/SportSelect.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=5200&SPID=2164&SPSID=27812
Coaching staff Name Title First year at LSU Alma mater Les Miles Head coach 2005 Michigan (1976) Gary Crowton Offensive coordinator 2007 BYU (1983) John Chavis Defensive coordinator 2009 Tennessee (1979) Don Yanowsky Tight ends coach/recruiting coordinator 2009 University of Toledo (1980) Brick Haley Defensive line coach 2009 Alabama A&M University (1989) Ron Cooper Defensive backs coach 2009 Jacksonville State University (1983) D.J. McCarthy Wide receivers coach 2007 Washington (1994) Joe Robinson Special teams coordinator 2008 Louisiana State University (1985) Larry Porter Asst. head coach/running backs/special teams 2005 Memphis (1996) Greg Studrawa Offensive line coach 2007 Bowling Green (1987) Grady Brown Defensive quality control coach 2009 Alabama A&M (2000) Tommy Moffitt Strength and conditioning coordinator 2000 Tennessee Tech (1986)
2009 Louisiana State University Football Coaches and Bios http://www.lsusports.net/SportSelect.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=5200&SPID=2164&SPSID=28715
LSU Tigers in the 2010 National Football League Draft Chad Jones Defensive back 3 12 76 New York Giants Brandon LaFell Wide receiver 3 14 78 Carolina Panthers Perry Riley Linebacker 4 5 103 Washington Redskins Al Woods Defensive tackle 4 25 123 New Orleans Saints Trindon Holliday Wide receiver 6 28 197 Houston Texans Charles Scott Running back 6 31 200 Philadelphia Eagles
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