More college football watch lists came out today. LSU running back Leonard Fournette has been named to the Maxwell Award, which goes to America’s College Player of the Year. UL Lafayette running back Elijah McGuire and Louisiana Tech running back Kenneth Dixon are also on that list.

LSU linebacker Kendell Beckwith and defensive back Jalen Mills are on the watch list for the Bednarik Award, which goes to college football’s defensive player of the year. Mills is entering his senior season and has six career interceptions. Beckwith had 77 tackles, two fumble recoveries and an interception last year as a sophomore.

Former LSU Tiger DJ LeMahieu has been named a National League All-Star reserve. LeMahieu, who won a gold glove last season, is hitting .298 with 34 RBIs for Colorado Rockies. It will be his first All-Star appearance. The All-Star game is Tuesday July 14th in Cincinnati.

The Lafayette Officials Association is joining with other official associations from around the state in a strike. High school refs are seeking a pay raise. They say they’ve only received two in the last 25 years. It will take a vote from high school principals to increase their pay, but they are not scheduled to meet until January. LHSAA executive director Eddie Bonine says they plan to discuss the issue at this weekend’s executive committee session.