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unusual facts about Louisiana Tech



1969 Pittsburgh Steelers season

Art Rooney would win a coin toss with George Halas to determine who would select Louisiana Tech quarterback Terry Bradshaw (the consensus number 1 selection among league teams) with the number one pick in the 1970 draft.

2007 California Golden Bears football team

The Bulldogs' Zac Champion threw a two-yard pass to Joe Anderson to get Louisiana Tech on the board, but kicker Danny Horwedel missed the PAT.

Louisiana Tech–Louisiana–Monroe football rivalry

Following the 2012 season, Louisiana–Monroe was invited to play in the Independence Bowl in Shreveport, LA.

Matt Dunigan

A member of an athletically-inclined family, he attended Louisiana Tech, a school that served as the launching pad for Terry Bradshaw and other future professional quarterbacks such as Luke McCown, and Tim Rattay.

NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Championship

The AIAW also held a basketball tournament in 1982, but most of the top teams, including defending AIAW champion Louisiana Tech, decided to participate in the NCAA tournament.

Poinsettia Bowl

Louisiana Tech and TCU received and accepted bids to participate in the 2011 Poinsettia Bowl, which TCU won 31–24.


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2001 Humanitarian Bowl

In the second quarter, Luke McCown scored on an 11 yard touchdown run giving Louisiana Tech a 10–7 lead.

Andy Russo

He had a better record at Louisiana Tech.In 1983, Russo's La Tech team ended Lamar University's home game winning streak, thus earning the university's first NCAA men's bid to the "Big Dance" During the 1984 season, Louisiana Tech went 29-3, and had the best season in school history.

Chris Denari

Then he announced with Jeremy Leman and Tony Banks the Louisiana Tech at Illinois game in Champaign Illinois.

Delhi, Louisiana

Charles and Sam Wyly, businessmen who endowed Wyly Tower of Learning at Louisiana Tech.

Evangel Christian Academy

Steve Parker, former wide receiver for the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, and previous national high school record holder for numerous wide receiver records.

Jay Taylor

F. Jay Taylor (1923–2011), American historian and president of Louisiana Tech University

Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters basketball

As a result, Louisiana Tech President F. Jay Taylor initiated the construction of the 8,098 capacity Thomas Assembly Center.

In 1974, Louisiana Tech President F. Jay Taylor established the university's first women's athletic program, a women's basketball team.

Louisiana Tech University Arboretum

The Louisiana Tech University Arboretum (50 acres, 20 hectares) is located on the South Campus of the Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana.

Robert Snyder

Robert C. Snyder (1919–2011), professor of English at Louisiana Tech University

W. Fox McKeithen

After graduating from Louisiana Tech, McKeithen returned to Caldwell Parish High School, located off U.S. Route 165, as a civics teacher and coach.