Former Union Parish football star Trey Holly has enrolled at Southern University as a walk-on. He’s not allowed to play at LSU, because he faces felony charges from a shooting. Jaguars head coach Terrence Graves says Holly is ready to go.
Tigers Head Coach Brian Kelly spoke to the Baton Rouge Rotary Club today. After losing the season opener his first three seasons, Kelly has placed a big emphasis on beating Clemson week one. There are Clemson paw prints and videos up in the facility.
Cut 21 (14) “…get that done.”
The Saints opened training camp today. Veteran linebacker Demario Davis says it will be a fresh start under first-year head coach Kellen Moore.
Cut 22 (18) “…or not.”
The Saints are finalizing a deal with former Colts Safety Julian Blackmon to replace the retiring Tyrann Mathieu. The 26-year-old has 7 interceptions and 174 tackles in the last two seasons. He’ll partner with safety Justin Reid, whom the Saints signed to a three-year deal averaging $10.5 million earlier this offseason.
McNeese’s Cowboy Stadium is being renamed to Navarre Stadium in the largest naming rights contract in school and Southland Conference history. The $5 million naming rights agreement spans ten years between the school and Lake Charles philanthropist Ryan Navarre.