The NFL has approved a new rule that would encourage kick off returns but also reduce the possibility of concussions. It’s a similiar rule that the XFL used. Kickoffs will remain at the 35-yard-line, but the remaining ten players on the kicking unit will line up at the opposing team’s 40-yard line, and the kicking team players cannot move until the ball hits the ground or is caught by the return man.

The NFL also plans on having a game on Christmas Day this year, even though Christmas is on a Wednesday.

The NFL network’s Ian Rapoport is reporting Ryan Ramczyk could miss the 2024 season because of medical reasons. Raymcyzyk missed five games last year and in December said cartilage defect in his knee put his playing future in question.

Also former Minden and Louisiana Tech star L’Jarius Sneed has agreed to a four-year, 76-million dollars with his new team. Sneed was traded by Kansas City to Tennessee last week.

Fifth year senior Kyren Lacy of Thibodaux has a chance to be LSU’s top receiver in 2024 after catching 30 passes last season for 558 yards and seven touchdowns. Coach Brian Kelly likes how Lacy is approaching spring football…
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Spring football is also underway for Louisiana Tech. The Bulldogs have to replace one of the greatest wide receivers in program history in Smoke Harris. Coach Sonny Cumbie says he’s excited to see the development of Marlion Jackson, Solo Lewis and Dakota Williams.