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SEC Media Days begin Monday in Atlanta and the league has announced that LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier, receiver Chris Hilton and linebacker Whit Weeks will join coach Brian Kelly for the unofficial kick-off to the 2025 season.
Haynesville three-sport star Isaiah Washington is one of LSU’s latest commitments for the Class of 2026. Washington won state championships in the 110-meter hurdles and triple jump at the Class 1A outdoor track meet last May. He’s expected to play safety at the next level. Golden Tornado head coach David Franklin says Washington is an outstanding athlete…
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Washington plays quarterback and defensive back at Haynesville.
Saints owner Gayle Benson and All-Pro linebacker Demario Davis will fly to Paris this week to promote the club’s visibility in France. The state of Louisiana has only had a strong connection with France and a couple of summers ago, the NFL granted the Saints international marketing rights in France. Senior Vice President of Communications for the Saints, Greg Bensel, says team executives have taken several relationship building trips to France over the years…
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Bensel says the delegation will attend a European League of Football game featuring the Paris Musketeers and the Vienna Vikings. Earlier this year, the Saints announced a strategic partnership with the Muskeeteers.
And watch for it on social media today, the Saints will unveil a new alternate helmet. There’s also reports the Saints will have a new alternate jersey and matching pants this year.