WAC Media Days: Louisiana Tech

Up on the podium now will be Louisiana Tech. Head Coach Sonny Dykes will be joined by QB Colby Cameron and Chad Boyd.

• Last season started to learn how to win.
• Gained confidence as a team in tough games early.
• Hunted instead of the hunters
• Expectations are different with award candidates, favorite.
• Stresses execution.
• Won't play conference games until week 8.
• Depth at QB is strong.
• Adversity a QB last season made for more depth this season.
• Cameron was disappointed not to have won the job last season, and worked hard towards taking it back
• Taking care of the football is a Cameron strong suit
• Dykes feels that he has as much talent as anyone on the schedule.
• Believes that they match up well with Texas A&M (season Opener)
• Believes in 1 QB system. 2 QB system gives you two average QBs.
• Cameron will get about 80% of snaps in fall camp.
• Has sevral JC transfers, as well as High School kids at QB. Must get settled.
• Road is easier because of no distractions.
• DOn't have to accomodate as many people on the road.
• Won 7 games at the end of the year in 2011 with 5 road trips.
• Play 4 of first 6 on the road.
• Will practice a couple of times in Shreveport to get used to satdium.
• Playing on the road is a mindset.
• Cameron: teams can get complacent at home. Backs against the wall on the road.
• Team is not scared to play anyone.
• Not afraid of Texas A&M, or anyone else. Confidence is high.
• Have to guard against thinking that they are better than they are.
• Huge familiarity with first two opponents (TexasA&M, Houston).
• Led Houston 34-7 last season and lost.
• Holley and Lee both great receivers out of the backfield. Both solid guys at RB.
• Holley coming off of an injury. Both Lee and Holley are versatile, similar.
• Ken Dixon is coming in as a 220 lbs FR this fall at RB as a freshman. Power back.
• Have 5 different styled RBs this fall.
• Cameron: Comforted having great receivers out of the backfield, and be able to have a runner that can offset defense.
• Quinton Patton is loud on and off field. Will get chippy with defenses.
• Patton works at doing the extra things. Works on routes after practice. Film room regular.
• Patton is huge leader, not just a talker.