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Murphy's double take on the interstate
Sunday’s column on the hiring of Patrick Murphy as the newest head coach at LSU was accurate - for a few hours. Murphy, who rolled up a 712-210 record in 13 seasons at Alabama, seemed pleased with...
Jun 15, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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Lady Tiger softball has Cajun roots
The road to LSU begins in Lafayette. While most Tiger fans don’t want to give the Lady Cajuns softball program any credit for LSU’s success – they have to recognize that the University of Louisiana...
Jun 10, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
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Tornadoes bring rivals together
With relatives living all over the state of Alabama, I was worried when I heard the news of the horrific tornadoes that tore through the state on Wednesday. I am thankful that all of them are safe...
Apr 29, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 14 14 recommendations | email to a friend
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It is much more than just a tree
For those who say “It is just a tree - get over it,” they just don’t understand. If I had never been there to witness the tradition, I might would have said the same thing. But once you have felt t...
Feb 26, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 18 18 recommendations | email to a friend
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No local walk-out, teams play
When two people fight without referees, the police usually get involved. When they square off in a ring with officials, it is called boxing. So we understand the importance of having officials at s...
Feb 04, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 15 15 recommendations | email to a friend
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Resolutions that need your help
By this week, many New Year’s resolutions are already broken and we are back to our old way of doing things. But as a sports editor, there are several things I want to see happen in the newspaper ...
Jan 08, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 20 20 recommendations | email to a friend
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Low scoring doesn’t mean boring game
The pre-game hype predicted 12-15 passes when Georgia Tech faced Air Force in the 2010 Advocare V100 Independence Bowl. The Yellow Jackets and Falcons are two of the best option offenses in the co...
Dec 30, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 18 18 recommendations | email to a friend
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Coaching carousel continues in parish
Help wanted: Must be willing to work long hours, able to handle public criticism and have the desire to rebuild a struggling football program. If interested, contact the St. Landry Parish School Bo...
Dec 23, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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Superdome Classic trip the goal of every team
When I received an email stating that St. Landry Parish athletic director Donnie Perron is part of the next group to be inducted into the Louisiana High School Sports Hall of Fame on Jan. 26 in Ba...
Dec 03, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
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The math behind the rankings
Beginning with the 2001 football playoffs, teams have been seeded based on their season’s power rankings. While math was not my best subject in school, I will hopefully explain the formula for thos...
Nov 06, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
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Just another week in the SEC
LSU and Auburn fans have one thing in common - they both hate Alabama. Saturday on the loveliest village on the plains, one Tiger will be left standing undefeated and in the BCS title hunt - but b...
Oct 20, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 14 14 recommendations | email to a friend
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Athletes involved in good cause
This month is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and if you have watched any college or NFL games, you have noticed the pink ribbons, wristbands, shoes and towels the players and coaches are di...
Oct 16, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 13 13 recommendations | email to a friend
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