The LA Football Magazine staff would like to congratulate the New Orleans Saints for their Super Bowl XLIV victory over the Indianapolis Colts!

What Happened to Tulane?

by Taylor Williams

Monday February 8, 2010 - When Tulane students reflect on their current and past experiences at one of the country’s best liberal arts schools, they remember the typical things- late nights studying for exams, Friday afternoons at the Boot, possibly joining a Greek organization. While events of this nature, coupled with the enigma and uniqueness of New Orleans, make the Tulane experience very memorable and special, it lacks major component- athletics.

Saban Sightings

by Lee Brecheen

FridayFebruary 5, 2010 - Nick Saban was seen a week before signing day at Redemptorist to look at two juniors that are committed to LSU.

Southern University is on the Way Back With Stump

by Lee Brecheen

Thursday February 4, 2010 - I was at Southern University’s recruiting banquet as a guest speaker for the eleventh time in fourteen years. This was the largest turnout I’ve ever seen for a recruiting banquet at Southern University. I was blown away and super impressed by the speech that the new head football coach, Stump Mitchell, gave to the Southern alumni.

National Signing Day - Key Notes

Tulane

Cody Mandell

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

LSU signee Eric Reid - Dutchtown

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. 

LSU Signee James Wright - Belle Chasse

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 Tech

Head 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

Keenan Jackson

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

A big note about Northwestern State's signing class is that two signees that will enroll in the college but sit out because of grades are D.J. Palmer (6-0, 190) , athelete from Many HS, who if eligible would have had over 50 D1 offers.  Michael Norman (6-2, 195, DB) from Slidell HS would have had the same amount of offers D1.  If these kids can make the grade they'll be in the NFL one day.  

Key note about signing day is that Lee Brecheen has found out that Pat Swilling (6-3, 215) from Brother Martin HS will probably pass up football offers today to sign a D1 basketball scholarship.  It is well known that he is one of the Top ten prospects in the state for basketball.  He was offered severl D1 Offers for Football.  His dad is the famous Pat Swilling Sr, who played many years as a LB for the New Orleans Saints. 

Rankings of the State Colleges Recruiting Class (Louisiana in State Signees Only)

Wednesday February 3, 2010 - 1:00 PM - Full ranking later this week of out of state signees combined.  Lee Brecheen will go in depth on each school in the next two weeks.

1. LSU - A+

2. ULM - C-

3. ULL - B

4. LA Tech - C

5. Tulane - C+

6. Southern - B

7. McNeese State - A+

8. Northwestern State - A

9. Southeastern - A+

10. Nichols State - C+

11. Grambling - B

12. Louisiana College - A+

Memphis Tigers Are Hitting Home Runs in Louisiana

by Lee Brecheen

Wednesday February 3, 2010 - 12:35 PM - The Memphis Tigers, lead by former Memphis Tiger and new Head Coach Larry Porter, who came from LSU as one of the nation’s best recruiters, is hitting home runs recruiting Louisiana. Larry Porter has six verbal commitments from Louisiana heading into signing day this week.

Recruiting Breaking News - Jarrett Fobbs and Brandon Jackson

by Lee Brecheen

February 2, 2010 - Breaking News on Louisiana High School recruits, including Brandon Jackson and Jarrett Fobbs.

Q & A with Northwestern State University's Paul Harris and Brant Legendre

by Lauren Wilson

February 1, 2010 - Paul Harris and Brant Legendre share their experience as freshman college football athletes for Northwestern State University in Natchitoches.

Scoop on Edna Karr Quarterback Munchie Legaux (6-4, 185)

by Lee Brecheen

The Top Offensive Lineman in Louisiana for Class of 2010 & Sleepers

by 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.

The 2010 New Orleans Saints Were Built on Sleeper Talent and Coaches

by 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.

SOUTHEASTERN’S CONNECTION TO THE SUPER BOWL

by 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.

Top Punters and Kickers in Louisiana for Class of 2010

by Lee Brecheen

January 21, 2010 - Let’s take a look at some of Louisiana best Punters and Kickers for the 2010 class.

Recruiting Scoop on Belle Chasse Wide Receiver James Wright

by 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. 

Top Louisiana Running Backs for Class of 2010

 by Lee Brecheen

  January 19, 2010 - After watching film statewide over the last three years for this class, meeting, seeing in person from practice and games, I will list the top Running Backs in two categories, Big Backs, and Small Backs. Big Backs are kids that are either Tall, with the room to be big in college, or not tall in Height, but powerful backs for the next level. Small backs are the twiner guys; these are kids that a lot of college coaches have a tough time deciding if they can take the pounding every play running between the tackles in College Football.

From Green Wave to Greenies

 by Lee Brecheen

  January 18, 2010 - With competition intensifying from rivals St. Charles and John Curtis, Coach Nelson Stewart, head coach of the Isidore Newman Greenies, was forced to draw upon his experience at Tulane in implementing some changes to Newman’s program. The element of innovation in particular became critical, in the form of revised protection schemes to allow more shotgun passing and play action sequences.

Louisiana Natives Make an Impact in Bowl Games - Part 2

 by Lee Brecheen

  January 15, 2010 - Here, we take a look at the top players from Louisiana who are playing in bowl games. Here are some updates on how they are doing.

Q & A with Haynesville High School Defensive End Justin Evans

 by Lee Brecheen

Louisiana Natives Make an Impact in Bowl Games - Part 1

by Lee Brecheen

January 13, 2010 -  Let’s take a look at the top players from Louisiana who are playing in bowl games. Here are some updates on how they are doing.

The Next Terrance Cody;  Glen Oaks High School Defensive Tackle Nicholas Williams

by Lee Brecheen

January 12, 2010 -  Everybody that has watched college football the last two years knows the name Terrance Cody, the DT ( 6-5 375 pounds) from Alabama.  I'm here to tell you about the next Terrance Cody will be Nick Williams, a DT from Glen Oaks HS.  I've watched Nick Williams play for the last three years.  He's 385 to 400 pounds, has the hop in his feet of a nimble LB, and the effort you never hardly see from many lineman period. This kid can run laterally, sideline to sideline, and he makes plays.  He's impossible to move, and always seems to be in on the play.

Top QB’s in Louisiana for Class of 2010 and Sleepers

by Lee Brecheen

January 11, 2010 -  This is the most scrutinized position by college recruiters of any position in High School football, sometimes I feel too much is the QB position. The coaches break down everything when it comes to someone not being tall enough , not having touch on the ball, can kid play under center, or can he play in the shot gun, is he quick enough, can he throw the out pass, being a leader, fast enough, or not having a cannon arm.  Let’s take a look at the best QB”s coming out of High School this year for 2010.

Top Fullbacks in Louisiana for Class of 2010

by Lee Brecheen

January 8, 2010 - There are two types are Fullbacks when it comes to college football; blockers, and those that can run and block. It’s usually not as hard to find a powerful blocker coming out of High School, but it always seems to be a challenge to find someone like a Jacob Hester, 5-11 225, who played at Evangel Christian HS, LSU, and now currently the San Diego Chargers.  Let’s take a look at the best Fullbacks and sleepers coming out in the 2010 class for Louisiana.

McNeese State Cowboys Getting a Steal in Sulphur High School Athlete Will Hassein

by Lee Brecheen

January 7, 2010 - A few days ago I ran a story on the top Athletes in Louisiana, and Will Hassein of Sculpture HS, was one of my sleeper Athletes, Will, Committed to McNeese State, on (Wed) over Southeastern, their in conference new rival in Hammond.

Q & A with Catholic High School Wide Receiver Brad Nelson

by Lee Brecheen

January 6, 2010 - Catholic High's Brad Nelson knows what it takes to be successful.  With the help of his coaches and team he's become a skilled wide receiver.

What LSU Needs  to Fix for the Future

by Lee Brecheen

January 5, 2010 -  You always hear Football and winning is a game of inches, well I believe there are certain problems, that LSU has to straighten out to get back to winning the big games, to play for Championships. The phrase Football is a game of inches to me means (always won and lost in the trenches), and that’s controlling the line of scrimmage.

LSU has some of the best Skill talent in the country, I will go out and say LSU has better WR’s, and just as good of RB’s, and DB’s, than even Florida , and Alabama as a group. WR Brandon LaFell ,WR Reuban Randle, FS Chad Jones, WR Terrance Tolliver, TE/HB Richard Dickson, SS Brandon Taylor, RB Charles Scott, RB Keiland Williams, RB Stevan Ridley, ATH/RB Trindon Holliday, TE/HB DeAngelo Peterson, CB Patrick Peterson, WR/ATH Russell Shephard, and RB Michael Ford , who I can’t understand redshirted. You can be ranked #1 in recruiting every year, but you better be signing dominant defensive and offensive lineman in this league called the SEC. I feel like there’s been a drop off in recruiting for these positions compared to the LSU standard, when they won National and SEC Championships.
 

 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

by Lee Brecheen

January 4, 2010 -  There are three types of Wide Receivers you usually see in any level of College Football, One, is usually tall, fast, Deep Post route Receivers, who can run under 4.6 forty, and break the long gains after the catch, then there’s the Tall or Short possession receivers, who are not fast usually in the 4.6 to 4.7 range, but have good hands, and run really good routes. Then there’s the slot receiver, who usually is too small to be a running back, but not big enough to be a true post wide out, usually these guys are like 5-7 to 5-10, they are usually either super quick or super fast, Example Super quick, Wes Welker, Texas Tech, and Currently New England Patriots, or a Fast Version being a DeSean Jackson, 5-9 165, California, and currently Philadelphia Eagles. Jackson can run in the 4.3 range, and Welker is only in the low 4.5 forty range, but wow is he quick and has great hands, runs great routes.

Tight Ends: Rankings and Sleepers for Class of 2009

by Lee Brecheen

December 30, 2009 - This is a position where it’s hard to find a true Tight End playing the Position in High School for College. Usually the case in High School, it’s always an undersized kid, that’s not big enough to be an offensive lineman or defensive lineman, but helps block for run plays. This year’s crop of Louisiana Tight Ends is more of the H-Back types, who can run, and not big on blocking.

Acadiana High School Leaders

by Nicholas Humble

December 28, 2009 - Seniors are the leaders of the football team and the ones who the younger players look to for guidance and leadership. Acadiana High School seniors Michael Tate, Ian Boudreaux, Josh Pillard, Cody Mandell, and Blair Broussard led their team on and off the field during their senior football season.

Sleeper Athletes for Class of 2010 - Part 2 of 2

by Lee Brecheen

December 22, 2009 - Louisiana every year has some of the best Athletes in the United States for the population of Louisiana compared to other states.  Let’s take a look at the big time players under the radar for the current 2010 class, this is a list of only sleepers that can play more than one position in college.

The Cajun Patriots Dynasty

by Taylor Williams

December 18, 2009 - Down in River Ridge, Louisiana, the Patriots of John Curtis Christian School, led by 39-year coach J.T Curtis, have been building a dynasty of their own through disciplined approaches. The Patriots have racked up 23 state titles during Coach Curtis’ tenure, including a streak of five straight championships that was recently snapped by division rivals Evangel in the state title game on December 11.

Recruit Profile: Running Back Frankie Jackson - Capitol High School

by Lee Brecheen

December 17, 2009 - RB Frankie Jackson (5-9 (195), to 200 pounds fits the every down back resume, he’s got all the intangibles great vision, speed, true 4.5 in the forty , and can be faster in college, toughness, balance, and a competitor.

Chasing the Championship

by Nicholas Humble

December 15, 2009 -From winning one playoff game last year, to making it to the second round this year, White Castle High School has high hopes for the upcoming football season.  Returning starters who have gained playoff experience will be keys for success in their run to a state championship. Four returning players who are key impact players are Jonathan Roberts, Ronald Martin, Gerad Carlin and Tyre Bracken.

Bouncing Back

by Reed DeSalvo

December 14, 2009 -Logansport High School experienced this football season. Logansport ended the season with record of 3 wins and 7 losses, and in the process had to forfeit two games. Coach Durrett Woods is the head coach of Logansport High School and is intent on leading the Tigers in a turnaround next season. The team ended its season with a two game winning streak over Plain Dealing High School and as well as a thrilling 22 to 21 win over Grambling State Laboratory School. Coach Woods believes that the momentum his team gained from victories of the last two games of the season, together with a nucleus of returning juniors and seniors will help Logansport achieve its main goal that it has going into every year, which is to host a home playoff game.

Q & A with Dutchtown High School Free Safety Eric Reid, Jr.

by Lee Brecheen

December 10, 2009 - Eric Reid's football career started at age eight where he played for BREC.  Now a senior at Dutchtown High School, Reid knows what it takes to be successful.

Louisiana Football Update for Kids Who Play Football Out of State

by Lee Brecheen

December 8, 2009 - If there are two kids who have really done a tremendous job, out of state playing college football , and very rarely you hear of their accomplishments it’s RB Brent Grimes 5-9 (196), of Central Arkansas, and QB Scott Buisson 6-0 (180 ) of Arkansas Monticello.

Pressure Kicker

by Nicholas Humble

December 4, 2009 - Jake Saltalamacchia, St. Paul’s senior kicker, loves the pressure that comes with kicking and hopes to kick for a college program.

Suarez Leads St. John In Continued Success

by 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.

From a Losing Season, Comes Winning Attitudes

by 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.

Recruit spotlight: St. Louis High School Athlete Kenny Brown

by Lee Brecheen

From the Tennis Court to the Football Field

by Nicholas Humble

Quarterbacking a Recovery

by Taylor Williams

Recruit Spotlight: Catholic New Iberia Quarterback, Taylor Bullock

by Lee Brecheen

The Turnaround

by Nicholas Humble

THE LEAD OF THE PACK

by Mike Miller

BATTLE FOR THE RIVER BELL

by Mike Miller

Measuring Up

by Taylor Williams

The Sky is the Limit

by Nicholas Humble

'BIGGEST' GAME IN HAMMOND

by Mike Miller

Neville High School Football & Recruits

by Lee Brecheen

Billy Joe Tolliver: Former New Orleans Saint Looks Back on NFL

by Courtney Maciasz

Perseverance

by Nicholas Humble

Southern Lab: Team and Recruits

by Lee Brecheen

Adjusted Soaring

by Taylor Williams

Establishing Knightly Consistency

by Taylor Williams

Central Has All the Football Weapons

by Lee Brecheen

Crusading: One Step at a Time

by Taylor Williams

Playing Offensive Defense

by Taylor Williams

Chatting With Southern University’s Greg LaFleur

by Courtney Maciasz

SLU’S MAD SCIENTIST

by Mike Miller

Ellefsen looking for continued success for Mandeville Skippers

by Mallory Kennedy

Michigan Bound

by Nicholas Humble

Putting the "D" in Red Raiders

by Taylor Williams

Tara High’s Dallas Fort Driving the Competition

by Courtney Maciasz

A Player with High Aspirations

by Nicholas Humble

SLU Homecoming

by Mike Miller

Looking Back & Moving Forward

by Kimberly Wooten

Muse emerging as game leader at Central Private

by Mallory Kennedy

CLA’s Wright Crusading Buzz

by Courtney Maciasz

Kicker in the Spotlight

by Nicholas Humble

Leading the Way

by Kimberly Wooten

Dunham’s Ellis Roars with Swagger

by Courtney Maciasz

Breaux Bridge’s Pete looking for success in 2009

by Mallory Kennedy

October 6, 2009 - Latrelyn Pete is Breaux Bridge High School’s senior Tailback. Coached by Mike Mowad, Pete currently stands with 46 carries for 252 yards and 3 touchdowns for the Tigers. During his junior season Pete was awarded 2nd Team All-district 5-4A and the Coca-Cola Player of the week.
 

After starting his football career in the 6th grade, Pete feels he has “gained a good feel for the game over the years.”

New Year, New Expectations

by Mallory Kennedy

October 2, 2009 - The 2009 Zachary Broncos are welcoming in new Head Football Coach, Neil Weiner this Season. Coach Weiner started his coaching career in 1997 as a Freshman Football Coach at Catholic High School. He then went on to Redemptorist High School where he began teaching and coaching in 2000 for the Wolves. With this being Coach Weiner’s first year at Zachary, the Broncos will be starting new traditions and will have new expectations for their players.

Brusly High's People Person

by Nicholas Humble

October 1, 2009 - Football has taught many things to Colby Craig and now he can help others. He has grown with the game of football and has become a people person. He enjoys helping others and wants to play for the New Orleans Saints after getting a scholarship and playing for a college team.

St. Frederick's Friday Night Light

by Nicholas Humble

September 30, 2009 - St. Frederick tight end/defensive end Aaron Thibodeaux enjoys eating Italian and barbecue, and he likes to vacation in Florida where he can go deep sea fishing with his grandpa, but he really appreciates the moments he gets to spend on the Friday night stage on his home field in front of all his family and friends. “Having the home crowd behind you, and having family and friends watching you just makes a world of a difference when you’re playing,” Thibodeaux said.

Bubby Brister’s QB Camps Providing Balance

by Courtney Maciasz

September 29, 2009 - Former NFL quarterback and Louisiana native Bubby Brister was drafted in the third round of the 1986 draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers where he played for seven years. While Brister spent most of his time as the starting quarterback for the Steelers, a knee injury sidelined him, and he moved on to play backup quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles and New York Jets. However, Brister eventually joined the Denver Broncos where he was a part of two Super Bowl championship teams. He quickly became a fan favorite in 1998 when he came into play for legendary quarterback, John Elway, who had to sit out a number of games due to injury. Brister and the Broncos went undefeated in his 4 starts and threw for 10 touchdowns and only three interceptions. After throwing for nearly 15,000 career yards, Brister retired from the NFL in 2000.

Badon Looking to Succeed with Young Team

by Mallory Kennedy

September 28, 2009 - Tommy Badon, a Louisiana native, has been the Westminster Christian Academy Head Football Coach for six years. Originally from Lafayette, Coach Badon attended high school at Teurlings Catholic where he played Lineman and Kicker. After Graduating in 1977, he attended UL-Lafayette where he was the Kicker for the Ragin’ Cajun’s. Badon then went on to coach football at Teurlings Catholic, Lafayette High, Blinn Junior College and ULL where he was the Track and Field Coach. Now Badon is currently the Athletic Director and Head Football Coach for the Westminster Crusaders in Opelousas. With overall speed and conditioning as their strength, Badon and his young team are looking to win a District Championship and make a Play-off run.

Sitting Down With Ouachita High School’s Coach John Carr

by Courtney Maciasz

September 25, 2009 - Ouachita High School’s head coach John Carr sees the 2009 season as one of growth for his Lions, but knows the future is bright with a talented group of players and coaching staff.

University High's Natural

by Nicholas Humble

September 24, 2009 - University High running back Jamar Thomas likes to hang out with friends, go fishing, vacation in Destin and eat pizza just like any other teenage boy; but his ability as an athlete is what separates him from the rest of the pack.
 

Matching Up Masson and McGuire

by Kimberly Wooten

September 23, 2009 - Running back snapping the ball or wide receivers trading their speed and good hands for a quarterbacks tight spiral, it's not uncommon to catch players wearing different hats during, before, or after practice.

Take starting quarterback Chris Masson and back-up quarterback Brad McGuire. Wide receiver would be the home for these two Gulf Coast natives if not for their talent with the long ball.

But, a shared interest in the same position is not the only thing these two Cajuns have in common, not even by a long shot.
 

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.

Q & A with Denham Springs High School Offensive Lineman Kale Buchholtz

by Nick Humble

September 20, 2009 - Louisiana Football Magazine writer Nick Humble recently had a question and answer session with Denham Springs High School Offensive Lineman Kale Buchholtz. 

The Bear Bond

by 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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