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Disgraceful Atlanta Sports Radio Station 790 AM Targets And Belittles Steve Gleason [Audio]

Scott Prather — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:27:56 +0000

A sports radio station in Atlanta aired a three minute segment this morning, pretending to talk to former New Orleans Saints safety Steve Gleason. Gleason suffers from ALS, and communicates by using a computer. The morning show recorded a segment speaking to a computer, claiming it was Gleason. Allegedly, one line used in the disgraceful bit was of "Gleason" saying, "I might be dead by Thursday." This is disgusting.

Will Former LSU Star JeMarcus Russell Make It Back Into The NFL?

Steve Wiley — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 21:16:02 +0000

The NFL Network reports Russell has slimmed down with the hopes of attracting interest from an NFL team. He's dropped 50 pounds, recently weighing in at 265 pounds, his weight at the 2007 scouting combine.

Ragin' Cajun Football Player Being Eyed For National Award

Steve Wiley — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:06:59 +0000

"After the season that Andre had last year, we expected him to be a member of the Rimington Trophy Watch List again this year. Andre not only elevated his level of play last year, but you could see him develop into one of the leaders on the offense."
- Louisiana head coach Mark Hudspeth

UL Football Season Ticket Deadline is Near

Debbie Ray — Mon, 06 May 2013 15:46:57 +0000

New season ticket holders can get a jump on tickets by placing orders before Friday.

Will The UL Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns Go To a Third Straight New Orleans Bowl?

Steve Wiley — Thu, 02 May 2013 19:34:33 +0000

Will the Cajuns appear in their 3rd consecutive bowl game? The road won't be easy

Date for R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl Set

Jay Walker — Thu, 02 May 2013 02:59:00 +0000

If you didn't like breakfast at the 'Dome, you'll like this

Another Black Eye For LSU Football

Steve Wiley — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:21:36 +0000

. Hill is the second LSU football player to be arrested in the past week.

LSU Draft Prospect Tharold Simon Arrested

Steve Wiley — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:35:24 +0000

. Simon reportedly told the officer, "I own Eunice," and "I'm gonna buy these projects and you are gonna be mine."

10 Athletes Who Lived With Their Parents as Adults

Danny Groner — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:30:38 +0000

The next time someone gives you a hard time for living with your parents as an adult, you can point to these famous athletes who did the same thing for some period of time while they were playing or after they hung it up. Some athletes did it to save money, others weren’t sure about [...]

UL – Lafayette's Mark Hudspeth Among Nation's Top Coaches

Steve Wiley — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:21:31 +0000

"If you are looking for college football’s next rising star in the non-BCS ranks, look no further than Lafayette, La."
- Athlonsports.com

UL Ragin' Cajun Football Team To Hold Spring Game

Steve Wiley — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:22:22 +0000

The back to back New Orleans Bowl Champions look to be explosive on offense again this year.

Boy With Brain Cancer Scores

JayCee — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 13:17:19 +0000

7 year-old Jack Hoffman, a brain cancer survivor, suits up with the Nebraska team and takes to the field, scoring a 69-yard touchdown run in front of 60,000 screaming fans.

Mark Hudspeth's Ragin' Cajuns To Face Boise State

Steve Wiley — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:17:30 +0000

You know the old saying, "If you can’t to run with the big dogs, stay on the porch." I don’t see a rocking chair...

UL Athletics Master Plan Intro Narrated By Jake Delhomme [Video]

Sam Stokes — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:30:32 +0000

This brief intro video narrated by all-time Cajun great Jake Delhomme gives fans their first taste of the future of UL athletics.

Former LSU Star Billy Cannon Hospitalized

Steve Wiley — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 21:55:06 +0000

Former LSU standout and Heisman Trophy winner Billy Cannon has been taken to a Baton Rouge hospital. Preliminary indications are he suffered a stroke. Angola Penitentiary warden Burl Cain told a Baton Rouge newspaper the 75-year-old was transported by ambulance early Tuesday afternoon. Cannon played running back and tight end for the LSU Fighting Tigers [...]

Notre Dame Linebacker Manti Te'o's Dying Girlfriend Was a Hoax

Wes Glinsmann — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 04:41:23 +0000

In early September, Notre Dame linebacker and Heisman Trophy candidate Manti Te’o—just days after learning of the death of his girlfriend—led the Fighting Irish to an emotional upset of then-#10 Michigan State. However, in one of the most bizarre twists we’ve seen in college football, it now appears that the whole story about a dying girlfriend was a hoax.

Bad Calls During Pro Football, Even A 3 Year Old Can Spot Them [VIDEO]

CJ — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 04:59:12 +0000

There are so many bad calls during pro football games, even a 3 years old can spot them. Take a look at what this 3-year-old has spotted. Gamecock Bad Call Outback Bowl 3yr Old Girl

This Week's College Football Bowl Games — What to Watch For

Wes Glinsmann — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 04:28:00 +0000

What says “happy holidays” more than ignoring your family so you can bask in the warm glow of a football game between two teams you don’t know anything about and haven’t seen play since, well, last bowl season? Here all the highlights from this week’s slate of college football bowl games. [All times Eastern.] R+L [...]

Manning Vs. Manning Superbowl in New Orleans?

Steve Wiley — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 20:39:33 +0000

It's been a tough season for Saints fans, and it could get even worse. On the other hand, something really cool could happen.

Support the Ragin' Cajuns by Having Your Car Window Painted

Debbie Ray — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 13:10:37 +0000

Artist Robert Harris, aka 'King Rob,' will be painting cars at Rouse’s!