Stamps would like to be on throwing end of TD
Louisiana faces SBC foe New Mexico State tonight 6.p.m.
LOUISIANA La. -- Despite catching 2,400 yards worth of passes in his University of Louisiana career, Fred Stamps still feels a bit unfilled.
Before his eligibility ends in five games, Stamps would like to throw for a touchdown instead of catching one.
"It's something I've always dreamed of, throwing a touchdown in college. I've talked to the coaches about it a bunch of times.
"All they've said about it so far is they would see what they can do," Stamps said.
The moment to showcase Stamps' passing skills might come true at 6 p.m. today at Cajun Field when ULL plays host to New Mexico State in a televised Sun Belt Conference game.
ESPN's regional network will televise the game in Louisiana on all Cox cable affiliates, according to ULL officials.
Stamps, who has caught at least one pass in every college game he's played since his freshman season, has 150 career ULL receptions and 15 touchdowns.
Occasionally Stamps said his mind drifts back to his middle school days in New Orleans, a time when he played quarterback.
"All throughout my middle school years I was at quarterback, but then my coach saw me catch the ball and I was moved to receiver," said Stamps.
As it's turned out, the coach's decision has worked out well for Stamps, who has receptions in 39 straight college game.
Currently Stamps is tied for fourth in consecutive game receptions behind leader Kunie Patrick of Northwestern University (41), Wes Welker of Texas Tech and Roy Williams of Texas (40 each).
Kentucky's Derek Abney has also caught passes in 39 straight games.
Stamps is also second on the Cajuns' career list in yardage and third in receptions and TD's.
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By BOBBY ARDOIN
Special to The Advocate
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