Louisiana Tech Football Team History
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA
Founded: 1894 Stadium: Joe Aillet Stadium Capacity: 30,600 Colors: Blue & Red Coach: Gary Crowton Conference: Independent-
1997 Season Highlights
Gary Crowton enters his 2nd season as Head Coach at Louisiana Tech.
1997 Season
Date
Opponent Score
Sat., Sep. 27 @
Arkansas
13
17
L
@ Little Rock, AR
Sat., Oct. 11 @
Auburn
13
49
L
Sat., Oct. 25 @
Boise State
31
27
W
Sat., Nov. 1 @
Alabama
26
20
W
Sat., Nov. 8 @
Alabama Birmingham
32
29
W
Sat., Nov. 15 @ Louisiana Lafayette
63
24
W
Sat., Oct. 18 vs.
Arkansas State
42
14
W
Sat., Aug. 30 vs.
Bowling Green State
30
23
W
Sat., Oct. 4 vs.
California
41
34
W
Sat., Sep. 20 vs.
Central Michigan
56
28
W
Sat., Sep. 13 vs.
Louisiana Monroe
17
16
W
1997 Season Totals
Record 9-2
Points Scored 364
Scoring Average 33.1
Points Allowed 281
Defense Average 25.5
Opponents Record 39-63
Conference Record 0-0
Home Record 5-0
Away Record 4-2
1997 NCAA Final Rankings
Rank
Record
Source
was not ranked.
1997 All American Awards
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Award
Team
Source
Coming Someday
1997 All Independent Conference Players
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Team
Source
Coming Someday
Some records may be incomplete.
Great Moments in College Football History
While playing for the University of Hawaii from 2000 to 2004, quarterback Timmy Chang set an NCAA passing record with 17,072 yards.