In his hometown of Thibodaux, there is mourning as former LSU star wide receiver Kyren Lacy is remembered. Authorities in the Houston area say Lacy took his own life on Saturday night during a police chase. He became an All-SEC performer at LSU and Lacy’s former high school football coach at Thibodaux High, Chris Dugas (Doo-gah) says Lacy played football and basketball and helped Thibodaux win a state championship in boys basketball in 2019…
Cut 12 (09) “…leader on the team.”
Lacy concentrated on basketball in his first couple of years at Thibodaux, but Dugas helped convince him that he could be a standout wide receiver, with his six-foot-two size and his speed and ability to catch passes. He had a sensational senior season with 54 catches for 864 yards and 18 touchdowns.
David Griffin is out as the Pelicans’ executive director of basketball operations. Owner Gayle Benson announced the move this morning after the Pels suffered through an injury plagued season that saw them finish with the second worst winning percentage in franchise history. Head Coach Willie Green is safe – for now. Jake Madison, the host of the Locked On Pelicans podcast, says the decision to keep or fire Green may ultimately be in the hands of whoever Griffin’s successor is.
Shreveport native and McNeese basketball legend Joe Dumars has reportedly emerged as the front-runner to replace Griffin. Dumars is currently heading NBA basketball ops. Following Sunday’s loss to Oklahoma City, Green appreciated the positive attitude the players kept throughout the season….
Cut 16 (14) “..we can improve”