LSU coach Lane Kiffin said that he would be cautious playing quarterback Sam Leavitt against McNeese tonight. WAFB Sports Director Jacques Doucet says the situation reminds him of Garrett Nussmeier starting against Southeastern last season while he dealt with nagging injuries. He thinks LSU should keep Leavitt on the sideline but says that adds another risk.
Kickoff between the Tigers and Cowboys tonight is set for 6:45pm
The Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts in Natchitoches is ranked number one in the country for the best public high school teachers, according to the 2027 Niche rankings. LSMSA Executive Director Doctor Jason Anderson says students are challenged to pursue excellence, while learning from faculty who model those same values…
Baton Rouge is among the finalists to become the permanent home of the National High School Football Hall of Fame. It would honor the best high school players, coaches, teams and contributors and would preserve high school football history through exhibits and memorabilia. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser nominated Baton Rouge and says landing the National High School Football Hall of Fame would be a huge win for Baton Rouge and Louisiana.
Cut 14 (06) “…year after year.”
An official announcement could be made later this month or in November.
In an effort to help reach patients during large crowd events like LSU Football games the East Baton Rouge Parish Emergency Medical Services has deployed 20 new bikes for it’s medics. EMS officer Brad Harris says the EMS bicycle team rides ahead to reach patients first, stabilize them and then allow ambulances and other rescue vehicles to follow. The agency says they have already proven useful at LSU football games this season handling about 70 calls at the first LSU home game, 60 at the second and 50 at the most recent game.