Today's Story
Wednesday February 3, 2010 - 1:20 PM - After talking with recruiting coordinator Doug Litchenberger, on paper the three of the best out of state signees are Stephen Funderburk (S, from Florida), Kyle Davis (S, from Texas), and Adam Skidmore (OL , from New Jersey).
Also a part of this signing class is Trent Mackey who sat out last year as a transfer from Duke. Mackey will play MLB and participate in spring practice for Tulane at 5-10, 230 hes a little heavier and more musceled up since he left Duke.
Cody Mandell (K/P) from Acadiana High School was committed to Tulane but did not sign today due to not being able to get into Tulane because academics.
LSU
An interesting note; Wide receiver Kenbrell Tompkins out of El Camino California Junior College. He is the top junior college wide receiver in the country who signed with Tennesee and actually enrolled, is trying to get releaed from his scholarship since the departure of Head Coach Lane Kiffin to USC. Kenbrell has asked the Teneesee Coaching staff to let him out of his scholarship but part of their agreement with TN is that he can not sign with an SEC school or Oregon which is on their schedule. LSU was one of the schools he wanted to sign with today but he couldn't. This information was gathered by Lee Brecheen while he spoke with an El Camino Coach Tuesday night. The filming of the movie the Longest Yard with Adam Sandler was filmed at El Camino Junior College - California.
This is the best close job I've ever seen Les Miles have on signing day. LSU has had trouble signing impact defensive tackles every year hes been at LSU out of state which has been part of the problem of the decline of the Defensive line. But I take my hats off to head Coach Les Miles' Defensive Line Coach Brick Haley and Defensive Coordinator John Chavis for being able to lure JR Furguson, from Maryland, from Hargrave Prep School, Ken Adams (DE), from Alabama, from a Mississippi Junior College, and J.C. Copeland (Defensive Tackle) from Georgia, and this will now allow LSU's d line to have a chance to be dominant again. If you throw in Sam Montgomery (DE) that signed with LSU last year from South Carolina, it shows you the connections that Brick Haley and Coach John Chavis have in South Carolina, Georiga, Alabama and Maryland.
Athlete Jarrett Fobbs from Huntington High School in Shreveport, LA is the first punt return and kick return recruit with size that LSU has signed since former LSU Tiger Sklyar Green of Higgens High School. Fobbs is a cross between Skylar Green and a Percy Harvin of the Minnesotta Vikings which is something LSU lacked the last five years under Les Miles, that now will improve the Special Teams and finally give LSU another slot receiver on offense like Skylar Green.
LA TechHead Coach Derrick Dooley leaving LA Tech for Tennessee not only hurt LA Tech's recruiting efforts in state, but also kept them from having a grade A Class. Two notatble recruits that signed elsewhere were CB/ATH RobDonovan Lewis from Jonesboro-Hodge HS (signed with Memphis) and OG Dillion Day from West Monroe (signed with MS State). These were two huge losses for their in state recruiting and the late coaching change also cost them some other in state players.
Southern
The new coach Stump Mitchell really has impressed me with his ability to sign players where Southern hasn't been able to get quality athletes. That being wide receiver Eric Thomas from Evangel Christian HS who caught over 100 passes and his teammate, ATH Virgil Williams who ran track for a state championship track team at Evangel. Another notable is Dwayne Houston (6-5, 315) from Northside HS state champ in the shot put with a throw of 56/11 (indoor). Jackson's teammate at Northside Keenan Jackson who is the 400 meter state champ will probably sign with Southern after signing day. He's looking to see what he might get in track offers. Darius Duffy (5-10, 200),a former Northside player, who just finished his eligibility at Northwestern State has been training in Dallas for the NFL Draft and will definately get a tryout with an NFL team if not drafted. His former Head Coach at Northside told me that it would not surprise him if he ran in the low 4.4 in the 40.
Northwestern State
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Memphis Tigers Are Hitting Home Runs in Louisiana
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Recruiting Breaking News - Jarrett Fobbs and Brandon Jackson
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Q & A with Northwestern State University's Paul Harris and Brant Legendreby Lauren Wilson
February 1, 2010 - Paul Harris and Brant Legendre share their experience as freshman college football athletes for Northwestern State University in Natchitoches.
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Scoop on Edna Karr Quarterback Munchie Legaux (6-4, 185)
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The Top Offensive Lineman in Louisiana for Class of 2010 & Sleepersby Lee Brecheen
January 28, 2010 - This is a position that’s the hardest to play as a true freshman going into college from High School. These kids have to know all the plays, all the blocks, all the techniques, and most of all, they have to be strong, quick, mean, and big to get by in DIV 1 as a true freshmen in IAA. You don’t have to be as big, and as quick to hit the field, because most of the Defensive Ends and Defensive Tackles are in the 240 to 260 range which is not like DIV 1 where all Defensive Ends are 250 to 300 pounds and run 4.8 forty’s or the Defensive Tackles are all about 285 to 330 and can run in the 5.2 range. I talk to a lot of DIV 1 coaches every day, and the hardest thing for them to find is a true Athletic, tall Offensive Tackle. The reason is because most big guys who can run are on Defense, and the big guys who are strong are mostly on offense.
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The 2010 New Orleans Saints Were Built on Sleeper Talent and Coachesby Lee Brecheen
January 25, 2010 - The 2010 New Orleans Saints, are a team lead by players that where unknowns for the most part, if you throw out Reggie Bush RB USC, DT Sedrick Ellis USC, Jeremy Shockey TE from Miami Hurricanes, Darren Sharper DB, and Jonathan Vilma LB from Miami Hurricanes, Will Smith DE Ohio State and QB Drew Brees from Purdue. This is a team lead by drafted no name players, and free agents players that were not house hold names.
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SOUTHEASTERN’S CONNECTION TO THE SUPER BOWLby Mike Miller
January 22, 2010 - As Who Dat Nation prepares for the biggest game in New Orleans Saints history, a pair of Southeastern Louisiana University football players may have played an unknown, but pivotal role in what will transpire this weekend. Back in the heat and humidity of last summer, two Lions went to Mississippi to work out with Brett Favre. One of the Lions even managed to make his way onto national television and became a video sensation. Here’s the hidden truth behind the story that could end up with the New Orleans Saints finally making it to the Super Bowl.
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Top Punters and Kickers in Louisiana for Class of 2010by Lee Brecheen
January 21, 2010 - Let’s take a look at some of Louisiana best Punters and Kickers for the 2010 class.
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Recruiting Scoop on Belle Chasse Wide Receiver James Wrightby Lee Brecheen
January 20, 2010 - James Wright has only one official visit lined up from LSU and it may be his last. He will announce his school of choice on signing day and LSU leads his committment choices. He's the best high school football wide receiver, I've seen, since Michael Clayton who played at Christian Life and LSU.
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Top Louisiana Running Backs for Class of 2010by Lee Brecheen
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From Green Wave to Greenies
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Louisiana Natives Make an Impact in Bowl Games - Part 2
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Q & A with Haynesville High School Defensive End Justin Evans
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Louisiana Natives Make an Impact in Bowl Games - Part 1
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The Next Terrance Cody; Glen Oaks High School Defensive Tackle Nicholas Williams
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Top QB’s in Louisiana for Class of 2010 and Sleepers
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Top Fullbacks in Louisiana for Class of 2010
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McNeese State Cowboys Getting a Steal in Sulphur High School Athlete Will Hassein
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Q & A with Catholic High School Wide Receiver Brad Nelson
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What LSU Needs to Fix for the Future
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Inside Scoop
January 4, 2010 - University High School Quarterback Blake Hollingsworth (6-2, 205) was offered last night by Arkansas State Coach Maurice Harris. The UL Ragin Cajuns are recruiting Hollingsworth as well and he is planning on visiting there soon. Also, an offer might be coming soon from Marshall College, a D1 school, where Randy Moss played. |
Ranking Wide Receivers and Sleepers - Class of 2010
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Tight Ends: Rankings and Sleepers for Class of 2009
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Acadiana High School Leaders
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Sleeper Athletes for Class of 2010 - Part 2 of 2
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The Cajun Patriots Dynasty
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Recruit Profile: Running Back Frankie Jackson - Capitol High School
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Chasing the Championship
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Bouncing Back
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Q & A with Dutchtown High School Free Safety Eric Reid, Jr.
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Louisiana Football Update for Kids Who Play Football Out of State
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Pressure Kicker
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Suarez Leads St. John In Continued Successby Mallory Kennedy
December 3, 2009 - Ryan Suarez is a Senior at St. John of Plaquemine, and plays Outside Linebacker and Tight End for the Eagles under Coach Barry “Tut” Musemeche.
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From a Losing Season, Comes Winning Attitudesby Reagan Tucker
December 2, 2009 - With only a single win, the Fontainebleau Bulldogs didn’t quite have the season they had hoped for; and for the graduating players, it was less than ideal. However, after sitting down with three of the seniors, it was clear that they had not been deterred, and their spirits were not crushed as many might assume.
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Recruit spotlight: St. Louis High School Athlete Kenny Brownby Lee BrecheenDecember 1, 2009 - One of the most exciting players to put on a uniform in the Lake Charles Area, last three years has been Athlete Kenny Brown of ST Louis high school. He is easily the most God gifted player with a football past the line of scrimmage, when it comes to cutting, and turning his hips, and going up field.
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From the Tennis Court to the Football Fieldby Nicholas HumbleNovember 30, 2009 - After becoming a football player for Loyola High School, Anthony McMaster’s tennis skills served him well in becoming a dominant quarterback.
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Quarterbacking a Recovery
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Recruit Spotlight: Catholic New Iberia Quarterback, Taylor Bullock
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The Turnaround
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THE LEAD OF THE PACK
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BATTLE FOR THE RIVER BELL
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Measuring Up
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The Sky is the Limit
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'BIGGEST' GAME IN HAMMONDby Mike MillerNovember 12, 2009 - The temperature is rising at Southeastern Louisiana University, and we don’t mean its cold and flu season. The Fighting Lions are set for the biggest game since football returned to the Hammond campus in 2003. Saturday, November 14, the Lions host Stephen F. Austin with a possible Southland Conference championship and a trip to the NCAA (FCS) playoffs on the line. A victory could also mark the return of Southeastern to the Top 25 polls since the football program was dropped in 1985.
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Neville High School Football & Recruitsby Lee BrecheenNovember 11, 2009 - This is the most talented team I’ve seen in a long time at Neville High School. This team has a big time QB Taylor Burch, big time skill players in RB Cedrico Pollard, WRS, Jeremy Runner, and Brandon Calhoun, a veteran offensive line and a great defense, that’s cat quick to the ball, lead by veteran LB Waderrious Sellers, DB Charles Blade, the veteran defensive line of DT Brandon Collins, .DE Duke Guillory, and DT Simeon Stevenson. Mattew Sguyres the K, has a cannon leg, and has been consistent for over three years kicking for the team. I put Neville in the same class for having weapons on offense at the skill positions like teams as West Monroe, Central, Lutcher, Breaux Bridge, and Edna Karr and John Curtis High School.
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Billy Joe Tolliver: Former New Orleans Saint Looks Back on NFLby Courtney MaciaszNovember 11, 2009 - Most Louisiana football fans know former NFL quarterback Billy Joe Tolliver from his playing days for the New Orleans Saints under head coach Mike Ditka. The Texas native looks back with great fondness when thinking about his days with Saints. Today, Tolliver resides in Shreveport with his wife and children, where he is active in coaching his children's sports teams. The following Q&A talks the NFL career of Tolliver. |
Perseveranceby Nicholas HumbleNovember 10, 2009 - Trying to model his game after Drew Brees, Orlan Lockhart’s perseverance and work ethic have made him an outstanding quarterback in high school as he awaits his future in college football.
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Southern Lab: Team and Recruits
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Adjusted Soaring
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Establishing Knightly Consistency
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Central Has All the Football Weapons
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Crusading: One Step at a Timeby Taylor Williams October 30, 2009 - All coaches know that championships aren’t won overnight, regardless of the sport, the players, or the competition. But what about defending them? According to Mark Bonis, head football coach of the Brother Martin Crusaders, defending championships is even more difficult than winning them.
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Playing Offensive Defenseby Taylor Williams October 29, 2009 - The 5A Catholic League is a metaphorical battleground where teams meet once a week to duke it out till the bitter end. In a world where competition is incredibly stiff and every team a contender, all teams must have a coherent plan of attack, and no one understands that more than Wade Keiser, head coach of the Jesuit Blue Jays.
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Chatting With Southern University’s Greg LaFleurby Courtney Maciasz October 28, 2009 - Greg LaFleur is in his fifth year as the Director of Athletics of Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge. LaFleur brings a wealth of knowledge and 17 years of college athletic administration experience to the Southern University Athletic Department. LaFleur, a former standout football player and athletic administrator at LSU, graduated from LSU in 1981 with a bachelor’s degree in physical education, and played six years with three different teams in the National Football League. After being drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles, he also played for the St. Louis Cardinals and ended his playing career with the Indianapolis Colts.
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SLU’S MAD SCIENTISTby Mike Miller October 27, 2009 - Southeastern Louisiana University’s Tommy Condell, is use to “Chaos”. Since coming to SLU in 2007, Condell has not only been offensive coordinator, but also served as acting head coach for half of the 2008 season. He also has a busy home life with three young children.
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Ellefsen looking for continued success for Mandeville Skippersby Mallory Kennedy October 26, 2009 - Everett Ellefsen, senior Defensive End for Mandeville High School has been playing football since he was 7 years old. Coached by Guy Lecompte, this three year letterman is 6’3, 230 pounds, and runs a 4.76 forty. |
Michigan Bound
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Putting the "D" in Red Raiders
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Tara High’s Dallas Fort Driving the Competition
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A Player with High Aspirations
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SLU Homecoming
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Looking Back & Moving Forward
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Muse emerging as game leader at Central Private
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CLA’s Wright Crusading Buzz
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Kicker in the Spotlight
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Leading the Way
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Dunham’s Ellis Roars with Swagger
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Breaux Bridge’s Pete looking for success in 2009
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New Year, New Expectations
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Brusly High's People Person
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St. Frederick's Friday Night Light
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Bubby Brister’s QB Camps Providing Balance
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Badon Looking to Succeed with Young Team
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Sitting Down With Ouachita High School’s Coach John Carr
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University High's Natural
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Matching Up Masson and McGuire
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Curtis Looking for Continued Success in Tenth Season
by Mallory Kennedy
September 22, 2009 - Coach Jeff Curtis is beginning his 10th season this year with the John Curtis Christian High School Patriots. With a career team record of 128-11, Curtis is currently Coaching the Patriots Quarterbacks and Runningbacks under his Father, and long time Head Coach, J.T. Curtis, Jr. in district 2A play.
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Q & A with Denham Springs High School Offensive Lineman Kale Buchholtz
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The Bear Bondby Courtney Maciasz
September 18, 2009 - Catholic High School in Baton Rouge, a well known traditional football powerhouse, continuously churns out talented players who go on to dot football rosters at colleges and universities across the country. While in addition to being widely respected for its academic prowess, the members of the CHS student body have graduated with more than academic and football knowledge, but a deeper understanding and appreciation of the meaning of friendship.
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