LSU offensive lineman Emery Jones has declared for the NFL draft, which means the Tigers will need to replace four starters on their o-line. Jones is expected to be a second or third round pick.

Ragin Cajuns kicker Kenneth Almendares (al-mun-DARE-ez) has been named the Lou Groza winner in college football. Almendares is the first kicker in school history to win the award which goes to the nation’s best kicker. He leads the nation in field goals with 27.

Tony Franklin is back as Louisiana Tech’s offensive coordinator. Franklin’s offenses in Ruston from 2010 to 2012 averaged nearly 36 points a game and in 2012 Tech led the nation in scoring, averaging 51 points a game.

The Saints have announced Jake Haener will start at quarterback this Sunday against Washington. It will be the first career start for the former fourth round pick out of Fresno State. Derek Carr has been ruled out for Sunday’s game.

The three schools that won a state championship in football on Thursday, all won their third title in school history. Vermilion Catholic upended Ouachita Christian 33-21. V-C head coach Brock Prejean…

Cut 30 (07) “…more proud”

South Plaquemines defeated Haynesville 20-7 and Sterlington upset St. James 35 to 28.

E-D White goes for its third state championship at noon when it faces Archbishop Shaw. Cardinals Coach Kyle Lasseigne (Luh-saine) says he purposely arranged a tough non-district schedule to prepare his team for this moment…

Cut 17 (17) “…for this”

Kick off is at noon. Also today….Dunham takes on Catholic of New Iberia and Cecilia faces Franklinton.