A journal for South Louisiana.
Safety Vonn Bell forces a fumble against Carolina. By Jesse Brooks At the end of the day, the narrative has to be about how spectacular to the New Orleans Saints' defense playing. For one, we should always hold high expectations of the Drew Brees led offense because that has been the team's identity for over... Continue Reading →
By Jesse Brooks So the New Orleans Saints traded a third round pick to the New York Jets to acquire QB Teddy Bridgewater. Here’s what that means: - Saints are Super Bowl or Bust: New Orleans is all in to get Drew Brees a second ring and his age means there is a very small... Continue Reading →
LION UP- Loranger senior Luke Colona, who received honors as a punter and wide receiver, has signed with Southeastern Louisiana University. Photo by Matthew Roy. By Jesse Brooks Now under Head Coach Frank Scelfo, Southeastern Louisiana is looking to boost their special teams units with the addition of local punter Luke Colona. A member of... Continue Reading →
NEXT LEVEL- Kentwood offensive tackle Eric Dunn signs with Louisiana Tech. Photo by Janice Jackson. Submitted by Delane Wilson. By Jesse Brooks On Wednesday, February 7, Kentwood offensive tackle Eric Dunn signed with Louisiana Tech for a full ride athletic scholarship. Dunn is a four-year for the Kangaroos, and appeared in two LHSAA 1A... Continue Reading →
A HERO COMES HOME- Tangipahoa Parish Councilman Louis Joseph presents Alabama wide receiver Devonta Smith with a Proclamation of Recognition signed by Parish President Robby Miller, and proudly holds up the sport page of the Hammond Daily Star featuring Smith's catch. Photo by Jesse Brooks. By Jesse Brooks On Saturday, February 3, the Amite community... Continue Reading →
CENTER OF ATTENTION- Amite Warrior Ishmael Sopsher, the No. 1 DT in the nation, visits LSU with his family last Saturday. His brother Rodney, far right, just finished a season at South Louisiana Community College. Photo submitted by Ishmael Sopsher. By Jesse Brooks On Saturday, January 27, LSU Coach Ed Orgeron hosted a double-digit group... Continue Reading →
CLOSE TO HOME- A Class of 2018 standout, Lakeshore QB Chris Penton has verbally committed to Southeastern Louisiana. Photo by Herb Gomez. UPDATE: As of 2:49 p.m. Fox Sports reports Tulane offensive coordinator Frank Scelfo has taken the head coaching job at Southeastern Louisiana. By Jesse Brooks Despite Head Coach Ron Roberts leaving Southeastern Louisiana... Continue Reading →
A NEW HOME- St. Helena senior running back Jeremy Griffin is taking his talents to Itasca CC in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Photo by Matthew Roy. By Jesse Brooks After a successful football career at St. Helena College & Career Academy, running back Jeremy Griffin will suit up for Itasca Community College in Grand Rapids, Minnesota... Continue Reading →
THE HUXTA BOWL- The Gert Town restaurant Kin is a ramen joint on the rise, and the city's stars are taking notice. Photo by Jesse Brooks. By Jesse Brooks Recently in a MEET THE CITY piece for UPROXX, Pro Bowl New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan listed his Top 10 favorite hangout spots and activities... Continue Reading →
AMITE ALL-AMERICAN- Widely regarded as the best high school prospect in Louisiana, Warriors DL Ishmael Sopsher will be a senior in 2019. Photo by Jesse Brooks. For the second year in a row, Amite Warriors defensive lineman Ishmael Sopsher has been named to MaxPreps' All-American First-Team Defense. Sopsher is widely considered the best high school... Continue Reading →
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