SE Louisiana Lions 2007 Preview Capsule

Payday for the Lions

Coach: Mike Lucas (0-0) First year
Last Year: 2-9, 1-5, Southland Conference


Three Things You Should Know

1) The Lions beat Northwestern St. last year 31-24 last year. KU opened against Northwestern St. with a 49-18 win last year in Lawrence. The Lions also lost at Texas Tech last year 62-0.
2) Senior QB Seth Rabin threw for 325 yards in last year's final game against Sam Houston St. (23-28 loss). He was 34 for 63 and threw two TD passes. The longest completion of the day -- 19 yards!
3) The Lions play at Strawberry Stadium in Hammond, Louisiana built in 1936. Capacity is 7,400.

Interesting
The SE Louisiana football program started in 1930, but it was shutdown after the 1985 season. The program came back for the 2003 season. In 2004, the Lions posted a 7-4 record.

How KU Wins
By showing up.

2007 Schedule
Thu, Aug 30 at New Mexico State
Sat, Sep 8 at Kansas
Sat, Sep 15 Kentucky Wesleyan
Sat, Sep 22 at Tulane
Sat, Oct 6 Stephen F. Austin
Sat, Oct 13 at Northwestern State
Sat, Oct 20 Central Arkansas
Sat, Oct 27 at McNeese State
Sat, Nov 3 at Texas State
Sat, Nov 10 Sam Houston State
Sat, Nov 17 Nicholls State

Second of a 12-part series