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STILL IMAGE PROGRAM (SIP) - RECOGNIZES THE 2010 BASEBALL ALUMNI WEEKEND WHICH HONORED THE 2000 TEAM The SIP for the week of July 15, 2019 recognizes the 2010 Baseball Alumni Weekend which honored the 2000 CWS team. Please click the caption...
SPOTLIGHT ON FORMER ATHLETE: STEVEN MOCEK - FOOTBALL 1991-94 Steven Mocek Year by Year at USL 1991 – 90 391 4.3 2 1992 – 63 214 3.4 2 1993 – 126 490 3.9 3 1994 –...
RCAF: DE LEóN NAMED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF RCAF Former AD and veteran college athletics administrator to spearhead fundraising efforts for the Ragin’ Cajuns LAFAYETTE - The Ragin'...
EXHIBITION SOFTBALL: U.S. NATIONAL TEAM TO PLAY EXHIBITION GAMES AT LAMSON PARK Team USA and Scrap Yard Fast Pitch to hold three-game series July 23-25LAFAYETTE – Softball enthusiasts in and around the Acadiana area...
TRACK & FIELD: FORMER CAJUN TRACK STAR TWILET MALCOLM SUCCUMBS TO CANCER AT AGE 50 Bruce Brown, Special to the Advertiser, July 11, 2019This was one race Twilet Malcolm couldn't win.The former UL Ragin' Cajun sprint champion and...
BASEBALL: MAGGARD ADDRESSES SEARCH FOR ROBICHAUX'S SUCCESSOR Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, July 11, 2019 UL athletic director Bryan Maggard on Thursday spelled out what he is looking for while searching for...
BASEBALL: COMMUNITY MOURNS FOR UL COACH TONY ROBICHAUX DURING SUNDAY VISITATION Victoria Dodge, The Advertiser, July 8, 2019 Buy Photo The Rajun Cajun Baseball team is reflected in the eye's of their Head Coach Tony Robichaux as...
BASEBALL: ROBICHAUX'S CAJUNS HAD 'CERTAIN VALUES, CERTAIN QUALITIES' Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, July 8, 2019Longtime Ragin’ Cajuns play-by-play man Jay Walker may never forget the day Tony Robichaux clinched...
BASEBALL: RIGHT-HAND MAN BABINEAUX ALWAYS WAS WITH ROBICHAUX Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, July 8, 2019 It was on a September day in 1994 that Tony Robichaux was going to be introduced as new head baseball coach...
TONY ROBICHAUX'S FAMILY DISPLAYED THE CLASS, POISE THE COACH ALWAYS DID AT HIS MEMORIAL SERVICE Kevin Foote, The Advocate, July 8, 2019Even in the moment of their greatest sorrow, the members of Tony Robichaux’s family responded with the...
BASEBALL: AFTER HIS 'TRIP AROUND THE BASES' LEGENDARY UL COACH TONY ROBICHAUX MAKES IT SAFE Kevin Foote, The Advocate, July 8, 2019If he wasn’t already experiencing his champagne shower in the clubhouse of heaven, Tony Robichaux would...
BASEBALL: LAFAYETTE'S SAM TAULLI SR.: 'TRAGIC LOSS FOR OUR ENTIRE COMMUNITY' Eric Narcisse, The Advertiser, July 5, 2019 On learning the news that longtime Ragin' Cajuns baseball coach Tony Robichaux had died Wednesday, area...
BASEBALL: FORMER PLAYER STARTS GOFUNDME ACCOUNT FOR COACH ROBICHAUX AND FAMILY Leigh Guidry, The Advertiser, July 5, 2019 An online fundraising effort for the family of the late University of Louisiana at Lafayette baseball...
BASEBALL: REMEMBERING UL'S ROBICHAUX: LEGER POURS HIS HEART OUT Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, July 6, 2019Too emotional to talk about it in full on the telephone when longtime Ragin’ Cajuns coach Tony...
OBITUARY: ANTHONY RAY ROBICHAUX - BASEBALL PLAYER 82-84/HEAD BASEBALL COACH 95-2019 - JULY 3, 2019 September 10, 1961 - July 3, 2019A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 pm Monday, July 8, 2019 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church for...
BASEBALL: PADRE’S EULOGY FOR TONY BY PAT MCDONALD Padre’s Eulogy for Tony This is going to be a tough one so I am asking for divine intervention. Lord, I know you are busy but not...
BASEBALL: REMEMBERING TONY ROBICHAUX: SOCIAL MEDIA REACTS TO THE LOSS OF BELOVED UL BASEBALL COACH Padre’s Eulogy for Tony This is going to be a tough one so I am asking for divine intervention. Lord, I know you are busy but not...
BASEBALL: JONATHAN LUCROY CREDITS ROBICHAUX FOR OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY IN MAJOR LEAGUES Buy Photo UL head baseball coach Tony Robichaux talks with catcher Jonathan Lucroy, left, pitcher C.J. Blue during a 2005 game against Northwestern...
BASEBALL: CAJUNS' ROBICHAUX WAS 'FIERCE COMPETITOR,' BUT HELPED LSU BEFORE 2000 NATIONAL TITLE GAME Glenn Guilbeau, Lafayette Daily Advertiser, July 4, 2019 Buy Photo UL baseball coach Tony Robichaux (right) and LSU baseball coach Paul Mainieri...
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS SET FOR UL BASEBALL COACH TONY ROBICHAUX The Advocate, July 4, 2019FacebookTwitterEmailBuy NowA memorial of flowers at the gates to Russo Park celebrating the life of Tony Robichaux on...
BASEBALL: UL LAFAYETTE ISSUES STATEMENT ON THE DEATH OF HEAD COACH TONY ROBICHAUX Source: enews@louisiana.eduThe following can be attributed to Dr. Joseph Savoie, University of Louisiana at Lafayette president.It is difficult to...
TONY ROBICHAUX, LONGTIME LOUISIANA BASEBALL HEAD COACH, PASSES AWAY AT 57 LAFAYETTE - Louisiana Baseball head coach Tony Robichaux passed away Wednesday morning with his family and loved ones at his side at...
BASEBALL: COMMUNITY UNITES IN PRAYER TO SUPPORT UL BASEBALL COACH ROBICHAUX Nick Fontenot, The Advertiser, July 2, 2019 As UL baseball coach Tony Robichaux continues to battle for his life after multiple surgeries over the...
LEGENDARY UL BASEBALL COACH TONY ROBICHAUX DIES Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, July 3, 2019Click here for the photo gallery of Coach Robichaux through the years. Tony Robichaux, who spent 25 seasons...
STATEMENT FROM DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS BRYAN MAGGARD ON THE PASSING OF COACH ROBICHAUX STATEMENT FROM DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS BRYAN MAGGARD “As we learned this morning of the passing of our beloved friend and colleague,...
HAPPY 4TH OF JULY: BACKGROUND VIDEO + KISS SALUTES OUR TROOPS IN BRIEF VIDEO OF SONGS Known as the Fourth of July and Independence Day, July 4th has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of...
SHOCKED COACHING COMMUNITY HAS ULTIMATE RESPECT FOR UL COACH WHO SUFFERED HEART ATTACK Kevin Foote, The Advocate, July 4, 2019 Longtime UL baseball coach Tony Robichaux is certainly one of the most respected head coaches in the history...
OBITUARY: WALTER LOUIS LEMOINE - TRACK & FIELD 1951-53 - JULY 2, 2019 Walter Louis LemoineMarksville - Funeral services celebrating the life of Mr. Walter Louis Lemoine will be held on Friday, July 5, 2019 at 12:00 Noon...
SUNDAY 6/30 UPDATE ON HEAD COACH TONY ROBICHAUX Robichaux had second procedure at Oschner Health Center in New OrleansLAFAYETTE – Louisiana Baseball head coach Tony...
BASEBALL: ROBICHAUX TO CONTINUE RECOVERY PROCESS LAFAYETTE - As a step toward continuing with and ensuring the highest level of post-surgery progress, Louisiana Baseball head...
LOUISIANA ATHLETICS ANNOUNCES FAN-FRIENDLY CONCESSIONS PRICES FOR 2019-20 Several $1 and $2 items now available to Ragin’ Cajuns fansLAFAYETTE - Louisiana Athletics will roll out a new fan-friendly concessions...
TRACK & FIELD: LEWIS NAMED SECOND-TEAM GOOGLE CLOUD ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICA® HONORS Opelousas native is third track and field student-athlete to earn Academic All-America honorsZach Lewis Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of...
SOFTBALL: LOUISIANA SOFTBALL'S COMEAUX NOMINATED FOR NCAA WOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD Three-time Sun Belt Conference academic honoree and two-time all-conference selection nominated for national award Lexie Comeaux...
BASEBALL: NEWS OF ROBICHAUX'S HEART ATTACK, SURGERY SHAKES FORMER RAGIN' CAJUNS Kevin Foote, The Advocate, June 25, 2019When the news that UL baseball coach Tony Robichaux suffered a heart attack requiring surgery began...
FORMER FOOTBALL: EX-LAFAYETTE HIGH, RAGIN' CAJUNS STAR DERIK KEYES FULFILLS NFL DREAM AS COACH, NOT Eric Narcisse, The Advertiser, June 24, 2019Former Lafayette High and Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns defensive back Derik Keyes is an assistant strength and...
BASEBALL: COACH ROBICHAUX HAS SUCCESSFUL SURGERY FOLLOWING HEART ATTACK KATC TV 3, June 24, 2019 UL Athletics announced Monday, June 24, that Ragin’ Cajuns Baseball head coach Tony Robichaux underwent a successful...
TRACK & FIELD: COACH LON BADEAUX CONFIDENT NEW GAME PLAN WILL HAVE CAJUNS CONTENDING FOR SBC CROWNS Kevin Foote, The Advocate, June 23, 2019Editor's note: By all standards, the 2018-19 athletic school year was a disappointing one for many UL...
MEN'S BASKETBALL: GANT SIGNS FREE-AGENT DEAL WITH NBA'S INDIANA PACERS Two-time SBC Defensive Player of the Year to participate in NBA Summer LeagueMatt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory...
ATHLETICS: LOUISIANA ATHLETICS TO HOST ANNUAL FAN DAY ON AUGUST 18 Fans can meet student-athletes and coaches from Louisiana’s football, soccer and volleyball programsLAFAYETTE - Louisiana Athletics will...
FOOTBALL: JACKSON LADNER EARNS SUN BELT POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP The former long snapper is one of seven recipients of the postgraduate honor from around the leagueJackson LadnerLAFAYETTE – For his...
MILITARY: D-DAY REMEMBERED TODAY - BATTLE OF NORMANDY LASTED JUNE 6 - LATE AUGUST, 1944 During World War II which lasted from 1939-1945, the Battle of Normandy resulted in the Allied liberation of Western Europe from the control of Nazi...
BASEBALL: SEVERAL CAJUNS NOT RETURNING TO TEAM IN 2020 Tim Buckley, the Advertiser, June 19, 2019At least seven Ragin’ Cajuns with eligibility remaining will not be returning to the program for the...
SOFTBALL: SUMMER ELLYSON FINISHES AS NATION'S LEADER IN VICTORIES Tim Buckley, the Advertiser, June 19, 2019At least seven Ragin’ Cajuns with eligibility remaining will not be returning to the program for the...
GOLF: RAGIN' CAJUNS ADDS HUNTER HAMMETT TO 2019-20 ROSTER Mississippi State transfer is third newcomer to rosterMatt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory Links2019-20...
BASEBALL: THE ERIC SEARCY STORY - "IT JUST TAKES ONE BAD DECISION." Reprinted from December, 2015 and, again, June 17, 2019Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, December 23, 2015Former UL baseball player Eric Searcy, submitted...
SPOTLIGHT ON FORMER ATHLETE - TIFFANY WHITTALL HARRIS - SOFTBALL 1992-1995 Defining moment still can't define Whittall Harris life By Bruce Brown Athletic Network Tiffany Whittall Harris will always be...
SOFTBALL: CASIDY CHAUMONT TO TRANSFER TO UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI Nick Fontenot, Special to The Advertiser, June 17, 2019 Casidy Chaumont, who started 31 games for UL in 2019, will transfer to the University of...
SOFTBALL: GLASCO RECEIVES COMMITMENT FROM ADDITIONAL P5 TRANSFER FOR 2020 SEASON Missouri’s Geana Torres provides Louisiana flexibility at multiple spots on the fieldLAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball...
FAMILY CONNECTIONS: BLAIRS, LINDSAYS, GAARS, LAMERES - ARE YOUR FAMILY CONNECTIONS POSTED ON THE AN? Please click on the Athletic Network facebook page to view a previous addition by Don Blair, the AN facebook coordinator.It is the perfect...
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY TO OUR ATHLETIC NETWORK FATHERS AND FATHER-FIGURES - HISTORY OF FATHER'S DAY The Athletic Network wishes all of our Fathers and Father-figures the blessings which goes with fatherhood. May Sunday be a special...
GOLF: GOULAS QUALIFIES FOR SOUTHERN AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP New Iberia native joins Ragin' Cajuns teammate Flynn in 113th annual eventLAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns golfer Micah...
BASEBALL: CANTRELLE NAMED TO ABCA CENTRAL ALL-REGION FIRST TEAM Louisiana has produced at least one All-Region player over the last seven seasonsHayden Cantrelle LAFAYETTE – Sophomore Hayden...
MEN'S TENNIS: LOUISIANA RECRUITING CLASS RECEIVES ADDITIONAL HIGH MARKS Tennis Recruiting Network Tabs the 2019-20 Group No. 5 in its Mid-Major RankingsLAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Men's Tennis will be armed...
LOUISIANA ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS CLAIMS PAIR OF LSWA AWARDS Story commemorating 30th anniversary of Conway's Silver Medal earns first-place30 YEARS LATER: CONWAY REFLECTS ON AGE OF INNOCENCE AT 1988 SUMMER...
SOFTBALL: STRING OF FINISHES IN FINAL NATIONAL POLLS CONTINUES FOR LOUISIANA Louisiana's dominant 2019 performance leads to eighth straight Top 20 finish LAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball exited the 2019...
SOFTBALL: RAGIN' CAJUNS GARNER GREATEST REPRESENTATION ON ALL-LOUISIANA SOFTBALL TEAM Louisiana Softball has nine individuals honored, six on the first team, and claims three major awardsLAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns...
SOFTBALL: GERRY GLASCO WELCOMES THREE ADDITIONS TO 2020 LOUISIANA ROSTER Group of transfers carries an impressive resume and bolsters depth for Louisiana SoftballLAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball head...
LOUISIANA ATHLETICS EXTENDS CONTRACT WITH COX SPORTS TELEVISION Ragin’ Cajuns and CST extend agreement into 2019-20 athletic yearLAFAYETTE - Louisiana Athletics has announced a one-year extension of the...
OBITUARY: LOUISIANA ATHLETICS MOURNS LOSS OF DONALD MOSING- DUAL SPORT ATHLETE - 5/21/2019 Former letterwinner in football and track & field for the Ragin' Cajuns graduated from the University in 1950LAFAYETTE - Louisiana Athletics...
TRACK & FIELD: GET TO KNEAUX - LOUISIANA'S OBDARIUS WARE Freshman claimed 2019 SBC Outdoor Men's Long Jump crown; named SBC Freshman of the Year Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics...
ATHLETICS: MAGGARD NAMED CHAIR FOR SUN BELT ATHLETIC DIRECTORS Louisiana’s Director of Athletics to lead fellow conference athletic directors for upcoming two...
BASEBALL: TODD LOTT SELECTED ON DAY TWO OF THE MLB DRAFT The junior heads to St. Louis after being taken by the Cardinals in the ninth round Todd Lott LAFAYETTE – Junior Todd...
MEN'S BASKETBALL: RAGIN' CAJUNS SEASON TICKET RENEWALS CURRENTLY UNDERWAY Deadline to renew is July 12Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory LinksACCOUNT MANAGERLAFAYETTE – Season...
FOOTBALL: LOUISIANA TO KICK OFF 2019 SEASON ON ESPNU Louisiana’s season-opener versus Mississippi State in New Orleans kicking off on ESPNU highlights the changes announced on Thursday...
FORMER COACH: HOW SUITE IT IS - UL LAFAYETTE NAMES SPACE IN UNION FOR RAYMOND BLANCO louisiana.edu/news-events/news, May 24, 2019 Raymond Blanco couldn’t wait. The retired University of Louisiana at Lafayette administrator...
SOFTBALL: SUMMER ELLYSON AMONG THE SELECT HONOREES NAMED NFCA ALL-AMERICANS The nation’s leader in wins was awarded a spot on the NFCA Third Team All-American listingLAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns...
FORMER ATHLETE: MAN OF MANY HATS, CHAMPAGNE'S FIRST LOVE WAS ALWAYS BASKETBALL Kevin Foote, April 29, 2019 Acadiana AdvocateWritten for the LABCNote: This is the second in a series of two feature stories on this...
TRACK & FIELD: LEWIS NAMED TO GOOGLE CLOUD ACADEMIC ALL-DISTRICT® TEAM Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsZack LewisOpelousas native advances to Google Cloud Division I All-America®...
FOOTBALL: STUDENT TAILGATING RETURNING TO CAJUN FIELD IN 2019 Tailgating for University students relocated to southeast corner of Cajun Field footprintLAFAYETTE - University students will have a big...
FOOTBALL: UL HAS BIG DECISION TO MAKE ON CAJUN FIELD RENOVATION Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, May 28, 2019 Those two factors will be weighed heavily as the University of Louisiana at Lafayette decides how to spend...
SALUTE TO OUR HOST FIREFLY DIGITAL AND OTHER ATHLETIC NETWORK SPONSORS - THANK YOU! As the academic year comes to a close, we salute our host Firefly Digital and the wonderful sponsors who help make it possible for the Athletic...
MEMORIAL DAY: REMEMBERING THOSE SLII, SLI, USL, UL VETERANS WHO MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for remembering the people who died while serving in the country's armed forces.[1] The...
ATHLETICS: UL FINISHES OUT 2018-19 ATHLETIC SCHOOL YEAR THAT FELL BELOW BRYAN MAGGARD'S ESTABLISHED Kevin Foote, The Acadiana Advocate, May 27, 2019When Bryan Maggard sits in the stands watching his UL Ragin’ Cajuns play, he’s wearing...
ATHLETICS: UL'S SEARCH FOR NEW RCAF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OFFICIALLY UNDER WAY Kevin Foote, The Acadiana Advocate, May 27, 2019UL Director of Athletic Dr. Bryan Maggard may not have any Ragin’ Cajuns sporting events to...
TENNIS: LOUISIANA PLACES FOUR ON ALL-LOUISIANA MEN'S & WOMEN'S TENNIS TEAM Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory LinksBATON ROUGE – Louisiana's Jan Galka was one of four...
BASEBALL: ROBICHAUX HAS A REASON FOR 25 SEASONS AS CAJUNS COACH + SBC T. - TROY GAME - PHOTO GALLERY Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, May 25, 2019 It was mid-February and the UL baseball team had just finished playing its third outing in the first...
GOLF: GOULAS NAMED LSWA NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsMicah GoulasNew Iberia native named to second-team on All-Louisiana squadLAFAYETTE...
TRACK & FIELD: HUGHES FINISHES 29TH OVERALL AT NCAA EAST PRELIMINARY Guidry to compete on Saturday; will look to advance to NCAA ChampionshipsMatt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory LinksDAY...
TRACK & FIELD: CAJUNS OPEN COMPETITION AT NCAA EAST PRELIMINARY Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory LinksDAY 1 RESULTS (PDF)WATCH ($)LIVE RESULTSJACKSONVILLE,...
BASEBALL: UL'S MAGGARD - 'A GREAT DEAL OF CONFIDENCE' IN ROBICHAUX Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, May 24, 2019 After Tony Robichaux ended his 25th year as head coach of the Ragin’ Cajuns baseball team — and...
BASEBALL: 'NOT OUR STANDARD' - CAJUNS' BASEBALL SEASON ENDS IN LOSS TO TROY Alan Blondin, Special to the Advertiser, The Advertiser, May 23, 2019 CONWAY, S.C. — UL's first losing season since 2012 came to an end...
SOFTBALL: CAJUNS COACH GLASCO STILL IN PAIN STAGE AFTER NCAA EXIT Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, May 21, 2019OXFORD, Miss. – When it was done, UL softball coach Gerry Glasco – usually when to tell it like...
TRACK & FIELD: GET TO KNEAUX LOUISIANA'S KALEI AND SHALEI MATTHEWS Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory LinksGet to know Louisiana track and field student-athletes Kalei...
SOFTBALL: LOUISIANA'S GERRY GLASCO TO GUIDE USSSA PRIDE’S SUMMER EFFORTS The Ragin’ Cajuns leader will serve in a similar capacity with the NPF franchise during Summer 2019LAFAYETTE – Louisiana Softball...
TRACK & FIELD: PREVIEW FOR NCAA EAST PRELIMINARY Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory LinksWATCH ($)LIVE RESULTSTICKETSDIGITAL PROGRAMLAFAYETTE – Eight...
BASEBALL: LATE-GAME BULLPEN MISHAPS COSTLY TO CAJUNS IN 13-INNING SBC TOURNEY LOSS TO GA. SOUTHERN Morning Advocate, May 22, 2019 It’s been a season of heartbreaking losses for the UL Ragin’ Cajuns.Wednesday’s 6-5 loss in 13...
MEN'S BASKETBALL: LOUISIANA OFFICIALLY ADDS BROCK MORRIS TO COACHING STAFF Veteran coach rejoins Cajuns after stints at Southern Idaho, South Alabama, Daytona StateMatt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics...
BASEBALL: LOUISIANA STAVES OFF APPALACHIAN STATE IN FIRST ROUND, 6-2 Louisiana will face Georgia Southern on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. in the double elimination bracketBOX SCORE (PDF)2019 SEASON STATS (PDF)Next Game:vs....
SPOTLIGHT ON FORMER ATHLETE: TWILET MALCOLM ALEXANDER - TRACK & FIELD 1991-93 Twilet Alexander runs race of her life By Bruce Brown Athletic Network Anyone who knew Twilet Malcolm knew what kind of competitor...
SOFTBALL: OLE MISS BEATS UL TWICE, WINS NCAA OXFORD REGIONAL - COACH GLASCO POST GAME VIDEO Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, May 20, 2019 Cajuns coach Glasco speaks after Regional loss to Ole MissOXFORD, Miss. – Earlier in the day,...
SOFTBALL: OLE MISS SLIPS BY NO. 7 LOUISIANA IN NCAA OXFORD REGIONAL TITLE GAME BOX SCORE (PDF)OXFORD, Miss. – A seventh-inning rally allowed No. 17 Ole Miss to capture a 5-4 win over No. 7 Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball...
BASEBALL: HUNTER KASULS NAMED SUN BELT PLAYER OF THE WEEK Kasuls is the third Ragin’ Cajun to garner league recognition this seasonHunter Kasuls LAFAYETTE – Coming off a record-breaking...
BASEBALL: TRIO OF RAGIN’ CAJUNS NAMED TO SUN BELT ALL-CONFERENCE TEAMS Louisiana has had at least three All-Conference selections in every season since 2013NEW ORLEANS – Sophomore Hayden Cantrelle,...
BASEBALL: LOUISIANA OPENS SUN BELT TOURNAMENT PLAY AGAINST APPALACHIAN STATE LOUISIANA GAME NOTES (PDF)2019 SEASON STATS (PDF)CONWAY, S.C. – Winners of seven of its final nine regular-season games, Louisiana...
SOFTBALL: NO. 7 LOUISIANA AND OLE MISS TO PLAY WINNER-TAKE-ALL CONTEST IN OXFORD TOURNAMENT CENTRALBOX SCORE (PDF)Next Game:at Ole Miss5/19/2019 | 5:30 p.m. ESPN 1420-AMPREVIEWLIVE STATSLISTEN LIVEWATCH LIVEFULL...
BASEBALL: EXPLOSIVE OFFENSE POWERS LOUISIANA PAST ULM, 19-8 - HUNTER KASULS GETS RECORD SIX HITS Hunter Kasuls became the first player in program history with six hits in a single gameMONROE, La. – Louisiana's bats were virtually...
SOFTBALL: NO. 7 LOUISIANA ADVANCES TO CHAMPIONSHIP SUNDAY AT NCAA OXFORD REGIONAL Ragin’ Cajuns seize the moment on an errant throw in third inning to top host-Ole Miss in winner’s bracket finalClick here for Box...
TRACK & FIELD: LOUISIANA SENDING EIGHT TO NCAA EAST PRELIMINARY Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory LinksTop 24 performers advance to NCAA Championships in Austin,...
SOFTBALL: CAJUNS ENTER NCAA REGIONALS READY TO FIGHT Nick Fontenot, Special to the Advertiser, May 17, 2019All the chatter surrounding host sites, RPI, seeds and schedules is behind them.The...
TRACK & FIELD: BURGER, WARE HEADLINE CAJUNS ON ALL-SUN BELT CONFERENCE TEAM Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsThirteen Ragin' Cajuns earn All-SBC honors at outdoor championshipsStory LinksNEW...
BASEBALL: LOUISIANA FALLS TO ULM, 6-3 BOX SCORE (PDF)2019 SEASON STATS (PDF)Next Game:at ULM5/17/2019 | 6:00 PM KPEL 96.5 FMLIVE STATSLISTEN LIVEWATCH LIVEFULL SCHEDULEROSTERMATCHUP...
SOFTBALL: TIMELY HITS AND ELLYSON’S PITCHING CARRY NO. 7 LOUISIANA IN REGIONAL OPENER Alissa Dalton and Lexie Comeaux step up in win over Southeast Missouri at the NCAA Oxford RegionalOXFORD, Miss. – The team's most clutch hitter...
BASEBALL: LOUISIANA STUNS ULM WITH 13-9 COMEBACK VICTORY SCORE (PDF)2019 SEASON STATS (PDF)Next Game:at ULM5/18/2019 | Noon KPEL 96.5 FMLIVE STATSLISTEN LIVEWATCH LIVEFULL SCHEDULEROSTERMATCHUP...
SOFTBALL: CONTINGENT OF FIVE CHOSEN TO REPRESENT NO. 7 LOUISIANA ON ALL-REGION TEAM Summer Ellyson and Alissa Dalton’s first team selections highlight NFCA All-Central Region honorsNFCA ALL-CENTRAL REGION TEAMLAFAYETTE –...
SOFTBALL: WHY AREN'T CAJUNS HOSTING NCAA SOFTBALL REGIONAL? Nick Fontenot, Special to the Lafayette Advertiser, May 14, 2019“Things just didn't go right with our schedule and maybe I can learn from...
BASEBALL: HAS LEGER PITCHED HIS FINAL GAME FOR THE RAGIN' CAJUNS? Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, May 14, 2019When Gunner Leger took the mound for one last time at The Tigue on Sunday, he had what UL coach Tony...
BASEBALL: UL STILL NEEDS ONE WIN TO ENSURE SUN BELT TOURNEY SPOT Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, May 13, 2019 Heading into its final three-game series of the 2019 regular season, which opens Thursday night at UL...
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY: SOFTBALL 2014 & BASEBALL 2014 - SPECIAL MOTHER'S DAY MESSAGES Happy Mother's Day to all of our AN mothers. May today be a special day for each of you. Please find below two articles from 2014 about Mother's Day...
TRACK & FIELD: BAUDOIN, HUGHES PACE LOUISIANA AT SUN BELT OUTDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsCajuns finish sixth, eighth; will host 2020 SBC ChampionshipsStory LinksFINAL RESULTS...
BASEBALL: SENIOR DAY WIN PROVES EMOTIONAL FOR THE RAGIN' CAJUNS + GAME PHOTO GALLERY Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, May 12, 2019 AN Footnote: Photo of Senior Day. Gunner Leger found his way to the mound for one final appearance at The...
BASEBALL: LOUISIANA CRUISES PAST GEORGIA STATE, 16-6, TO CLAIM SECOND-STRAIGHT SERIES VICTORY Louisiana produces double digit hits, runs and strikeouts in the same game for the second time this seasonBOX SCORE (PDF)2019 SEASON STATS...
TRACK & FIELD: RUSHFORD'S CROWN LEADS LOUISIANA AT SBC OUTDOOR Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory LinksDAY 1 RESULTS (PDF)DAY 2 HEAT SHEETS (PDF)JONESBORO,...
BASEBALL: PERRIN CLOSES CAJUNS WIN AFTER BURK'S ELBOW TIGHTENS Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, May 10, 2019Click here for photo gallery of Ga. State game. Jack Burk threw 5.0 shutout innings for UL in a 2-0 win over...
TRACK & FIELD: FRESHMEN HELP CAJUNS TO LEAD AT SUN BELT OUTDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS Freshmen Help Cajuns To Lead At Sun Belt Outdoor Championships Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory LinksDAY 2...
SOFTBALL: NO. 7 LOUISIANA COMPLETES SWEEP OF SUN BELT CHAMPIONSHIPS, COLLECTS NCAA BID+ WATCH PARTY The league’s regular season champion, Ragin' Cajuns adds a tournament championship to its hardware list SAN MARCOS,...
SOFTBALL: DALTON’S KEY HIT LOCKS UP SBC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME SPOT FOR NO. 7 LOUISIANA Two-run single in fourth inning has Ragin' Cajuns competing for a title and 50-win season on SaturdaySAN MARCOS, Texas – Another...
MEN'S BASKETBALL: MILLER LEAVES TEAM, CAJUNS SIGN GUEYE Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, May 10, 2019 UPDATE: UL announced Friday it has signed power forward DouDou Gueye, as it was reported...
SOFTBALL: QUICK RESPONSES KEY TO NO. 7 LOUISIANA OPENING SBC TOURNAMENT VICTORIOUS Ragin' Cajuns had an answer for each time host-Texas State claimed a lead BOX SCORE (PDF)SEASON STATS (PDF)SUN BELT TOURNAMENT CENTRALSUN BELT...
STUDENT ATHLETES: EIGHT LOUISIANA PROGRAMS SCORE PERFECT APR MARKS FOR 2017-18 Academic Progress Rate measures academic achievement through eligibility, graduation and retention of...
FEDERAL CREDIT UNION: MONICA DECLOUET NAMED NEW CEO OF UL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Join the Athletic Network as we congratulation Monica Declouet as she assumed the CEO duties of the UL Federal Credit Union on May 1,...
FORMER FOOTBALL: JAKE DELHOMME: FROM "A NOBODY" TO HALL OF HONOR INDUCTEE Max Henson, www.panthers.com , May 6, 2019 Jake Delhomme. Undrafted out of Southwestern Louisiana. Two stints in what was NFL Europe. A third-string...
SOFTBALL: DALTON AND ELLYSON HEADLINE LOUISIANA-FILLED SUN BELT AWARDS LIST Nine individual awards and four major category winners comprise No. 7 Ragin' Cajun’s representation LAFAYETTE – No....
RAGIN' CAJUNS PODCAST: YVETTE GIROUARD - HOW DR. SAVOIE & DR. MAGGARD WELCOMED BACK A 𝗟𝗢𝗨𝗜𝗦𝗜"𝗡" LEG @RaginCajuns🎧 "They wanted me to feel like I could come back home." - Yvette Girouard On the latest Ragin' Cajuns Podcast: how Dr....
BASEBALL: LOTT NAMED LSWA HITTER OF THE WEEK The junior led the team with nine hits in three games at Coastal Carolina Todd Lott LAFAYETTE – After helping Louisiana's...
BASEBALL: LOUISIANA DROPS SERIES FINALE TO COASTAL CAROLINA, 11-9 Offensive outpouring comes up short as Louisiana outhit Coastal Carolina, 16-12CONWAY, S.C. – Despite another dominate display at the...
BASEBALL: HOT BATS POWER LOUISIANA TO 9-7 VICTORY OVER COASTAL CAROLINA The win secured a series victory over the Chanticleers for the second-straight season CONWAY, S.C. – Louisiana's bats were red hot...
BASEBALL: LOUISIANA CRUISES TO 10-0 VICTORY AT COASTAL CAROLINA The win was the Ragin’ Cajuns’ second series-opening victory of the season10 Louisiana 21-27, 9-13 Sun Belt0Coastal...
SOFTBALL: ELLYSON’S GEM PAVES THE WAY FOR NO. 8 RAGIN' CAJUNS IN OPENER AT ULM Junior right-hander fans 16 in shutout which extends Louisiana’s win streak to 24 gamesMONROE – Another dazzling performance...
SOFTBALL: LOCKDOWN PERFORMANCE EARNS SUMMER ELLYSON SUN BELT HONORS Shut down Coastal Carolina’s offense in weekend sweep which extended Louisiana's win streak LAFAYETTE – A week...
OBITUARY: ROBERT "BOB" LEWIS BROGGI - FOOTBALL 1961-1963 - APRIL 27, 2019 Robert "Bob" Lewis Broggi, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Thibodaux, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2019, at the age of 76.A...
SPOTLIGHT ON FORMER ATHLETE: JACK CAUSEY - TRACK & FIELD 1968-70 Causey aimed high, won titles By Bruce Brown Special to Athletic Network Jack Causey first tried the high jump in fourth grade, and...
SOFTBALL: BIG NUMBERS LEAD TO ANOTHER WEEKLY AWARD FOR SUMMER ELLYSON Ace pitcher receives sixth Sun Belt Pitcher of the Week awardLAFAYETTE – For the third consecutive week, and sixth time overall in the...
OBITUARY: JOHN GREGORY BERNARD, M.D. - FOOTBALL - APRIL 22, 2019 Obituary, John Gregory Bernard, MDLafayette - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, April 26, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in Saint Mary...
SOFTBALL: SUMMER ELLYSON COLLECTS SUN BELT PITCHER OF THE WEEK AWARD LAFAYETTE – Summer Ellyson collected her fourth Community Coffee Sun Belt Softball Pitcher of the Week award of the 2019...
BASEBALL: YOUNG NAMED LSWA PITCHER OF THE WEEK The junior is the second Ragin’ Cajun to garner LSWA recognition this seasonLAFAYETTE – After a stellar outing in...
LYNN WILLIAMS HONORED WITH MEMORIAL DONATIONS UL Athletics Department: Director of Equipment Operations Family and friends donating in honor of Lynn Williams can call @geauxRCAF...
MEN'S BASKETBALL: GANT NAMED FINALIST FOR LOU HENSON AWARD +GANT INVITED TO PORTSMOUTH INVITATIONAL Award presented to top mid-major player in Division I college basketballMatt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics Communications, April 3, 2019...
TRACK & FIELD: BURGER EARNS SBC WEEKLY HONORS - RANKED NO. IN 1,500 METERS, 2ND IN STEEPCHASE Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics Communications Freshman ranked No. 1 in SBC in 1,500 meters, second in steeplechaseNEW ORLEANS –...
FOOTBALL: 'SOMETIMES I HAVE TO PINCH MYSELF' - FORMER CAJUNS SAFETY BACK AS CORNERBACKS COACH Nick Fontenot, Special to The Advertiser, March 31, 2019UL's LaMar Morgan (8) tackles LSU's Early Doucet (9) during a 2006 game. (Photo:...
MEN'S BASKETBALL: GANT NAMED TO LEFTY DRIESELL DEFENSIVE ALL-AMERICA TEAM Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics Communications Senior named to list for second straight year; led SBC in both rebounds and blocked...
OBITUARY: LEE "JAY" CORMIER, JR. - FOOTBALL 1967-69 - APRIL 1, 2019 Lee "Jay" Cormier, Jr.October 1, 1948 - April 1, 2019 Lee “Jay” Cormier, Jr., 70, of Gulf Breeze, FL peacefully...
OBITUARY: RUTH WEST HENNESSY - FORMER STAFF, EDUCATOR, SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER - MARCH 29, 2019 Ruth West Hennessy March 5, 1930 - March 29, 2019Ruth W. Hennessy1930-2019Evangeline Ruth West Hennessy died peacefully at home in Broussard,...
EQUIPMENT MANAGER: CAJUNS FAMILY SAYS GOODBYE: 'THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER LYNN WILLIAMS' Kristin Askelson, The Advocate, March 27, 2019Click here for the photo gallery of activities surrounding Lynn's funeral. The ultimate...
OBITUARY: RONALD LEONARD SEELING, PH. D. - FOOTBALL 1967-69 - MARCH 26, 2019 1947-2019 Ronald Leonard Seeling, Ph.D., age 71, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at Medical City Hospital in Plano, Texas. He...
RAGIN' CAJUNS PRIDE WILL BE ON FULL DISPLAY AT BELOVED UL EQUIPMENT MANAGER'S FUNERAL Kevin Foote, The Advocate, March 25, 2019Lynn WilliamsIf you can judge a man’s life by his funeral, Lynn Williams was clearly one of a kind.The...
SPOTLIGHT ON FORMER ATHLETE: JESSICA CLARKE LEGER - SOFTBALL 2000 & 01 & RAGIN' PEPPERS 1999-03 + Leger builds career of service By Bruce Brown Athletic Network It's hard to imagine Jessica Leger wasting a minute of time or an...
UL EQUIPMENT MANAGER WILLIAMS: A PRO WHO LIKED TO PLAY Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, March 22, 2019The UL football equipment room wasn’t always as fancy and well-funded as it is now.But thanks to...
ATHLETICS: REMEMBERING UL STAFFER WILTZ - 'MR. LEONARD WAS SUCH A GOOD PERSON' Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, March 22, 2019Back before UL had a shiny 18-wheeler to tote its football equipment to games throughout the country, the...
LOUISIANA ATHLETICS MOURNS THE LOSS OF TWO STAFF MEMBERS WHO PASSED AWAY RECENTLY - WILTZ & WILLIAMS Louisiana Athletics mourns the loss of two staff members who passed away recently. Leonard Wiltz, who worked for the University for more than 40...
OBITUARY: LINDEN LEE "LYNN" WILLIAMS - UL ATHLETICS DIRECTOR OF EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS- MARCH 20, 2019 Obituary for Lynn WilliamsSeptember 13, 1962 - March 20, 2019 UL Athletics Department: Director of Equipment Operations Funeral services will be held...
OBITUARY: LEONARD JAMES WILTZ - LONG-TIME PHYSICAL PLANT & ATHLETICS STAFF - MARCH 14, 2019 Leonard James Wiltz | 1959 - 2019 | ObituaryApril 18, 1959 - March 14, 2019Lafayette - Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 23, 2019 at...
ARCHITECT OF RAGIN' CAJUNS SOFTBALL HONORED WITH UNVEILING OF YVETTE GIROUARD FIELD AT LAMSON PARK Click here for the Athletic Network Tribute to Coach Yvette Girouard - scroll down to view Living Memorials written by former players,...
ATHLETICS: DARREN WALKER NAMED SUN BELT VIDEO COORDINATOR OF THE YEAR LAFAYETTE - The Collegiate Sports Video Association named Darren Walker, Assistant Director of Athletics for Video Operations for...
HISTORY & TRADITIONS: CORNERSTONES OF PROMINENT UNIVERSITIES - STATUES,BUST,FLAG,REUNIONS + MORE In the hustle and bustle of daily events, especially near holidays, sometimes news stories do not reach their intended targets. Often because these...
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: WILLIAMS SETS FRESHMAN SCORING RECORD, BUT LOUISIANA FALLS, 62-49, TO UALR LAFAYETTE – Freshman guard Brandi Williams passed the late great Kim Perrot for the most points scored by a freshman in a single-season, but a...
BASEBALL: HOT-HITTING LOUISIANA FENDS OFF MCNEESE STATE FOR 16-10 VICTORY-HOSTS LOYOLA MARYMOUNT FRI The two teams combined for 26 runs on 24 hits in the Wednesday-night thriller LAKE CHARLES, La. – Louisiana baseball found itself in a...
MEN'S TENNIS: NO. 66 LOUISIANA PUTS UP VALIANT EFFORT, COMES UP SHORT AT RICE, 4-3 Louisiana Puts Up Valiant Effort, Comes Up Short At Rice, 4-3 HOUSTON – No. 66 Louisiana Men's Tennis (16-5), put up a solid effort...
WOMEN'S TENNIS: LOUISIANA WRAPS UP WEST COAST TRIP WITH 4-3 LOSS AT UC IRVINE IRVINE, Calif. – Louisiana Women's Tennis (5-6), finished its trip to the West Coast with a close, 4-3, loss to UC Irvine (11-3) on Tuesday...
BASEBALL: TORO’S TWO-RUN SINGLE SENDS LOUISIANA TO 3-1 WIN AT NICHOLLS STATE THIBODAUX, La. – Needing to capitalize on a bases-loaded situation with two outs in the top of the eighth inning, junior Sebastian Toro came...
MEN'S BASKETBALL: MOUNTAINEERS SPOIL RAGIN' CAJUNS SENIOR DAY, 90-80 Gant joins 1,000-point club after posting double-double; Cajuns tied with ULM, CCU for fifth-placeClick here for the game photo gallery posted on the...
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: SLOW START COSTS LOUISIANA AT APPALACHIAN STATE, LOSE 83-69 BOONE, N.C. – A slow first half for Louisiana Women's Basketball (7-20, 5-11 SBC) created a hole that the Ragin' Cajuns could not climb out of...
BASEBALL: DOUBLE DELIGHT - RAGIN' CAJUNS WIN TWO WILD ONES OVER MARYLAND + VIDEO & PHOTO GALLERY Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Feb. 2, 2019He was working a perfect game one out into his half of the sixth inning.Two-and-a-half hours later, Dalton...
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: LOUISIANA RUNS OUT OF GAS AT COASTAL CAROLINA, LOSE 67-62; FINAL AWAY GAME SAT. David Collins; david.collins@louisiana.edu Athletics Communications Assistant Louisiana Set To Play Final Regular Season Road Game, Visit...
FOOTBALL: NATIONAL TV REMATCH WITH APP STATE HIGHLIGHTS 2019 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Special to the Advertiser, March 1, 2019 NEW ORLEANS – The Sun Belt Conference and ESPN announced the conference’s 2019 football schedule...
TRACK & FIELD: BURGER, LELEUX EARN SBC FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR HONORS FOR LOUISIANA Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsClick here for the 2019 Track & Field Reunion Information. Hannes...
SOFTBALL: FAST START CARRIES NO. 11 LOUISIANA PAST OREGON STATE - LOSES TO OKLAHOMA IN GAME TWO Softball: Saturday Games in Oklahoma for Louisiana CancelledNORMAN, Okla. – With anticipated colder conditions and inclement weather forecasted...
MEN'S BASKETBALL: GANT POWERS LOUISIANA PAST COASTAL, 83-70 Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics Communications Louisiana opens with 14-0 run; will host App State for Senior Day on...
BASEBALL: LOUISIANA FALLS TO MARYLAND, 4-2, IN SERIES OPENER - DH BEGINS AT 2 SATURDAY Schedule Change: Louisiana to Play Saturday Doubleheader Against MarylandLAFAYETTE – With scheduled rain in the forecast on Sunday,...
BASEBALL: STRUGGLING CAJUNS HOPE TO START OVER AGAINST TERRAPINS - SCHEDULE ADJUSTED - DH SATURDAY Schedule Change: Louisiana to Play Saturday Doubleheader Against MarylandLAFAYETTE – With scheduled rain in the forecast on Sunday,...
SOFTBALL: NO. 11 LOUISIANA JOINS RANKED FOES FOR TOURNAMENT IN OKLAHOMA - REVISED SCHEDULE Louisiana Softball facing No. 4 Oklahoma and No. 23 Oregon State in round robin event No. 11 Louisiana (14-2) at Oklahoma Courtyard Marriott...
SOFTBALL COACH: SCHOLARSHIP CREATED IN MEMORY OF GERI ANN GLASCO The Daily Advertiser, Feb. 27, 2019Friends, family and fans leave ballons outside of Lamson Park as a memorial to Geri Ann Glasco. Friday, Jan. 25,...
LOUISIANA VICTORY RUN: BIRTH OF A TRADITION - WORLD'S LARGEST LOUISIANA FLAG BY STEVE GOSSEN The AN wants to give everyone an opportunity to learn about the World's Largest Louisiana Flag and how it was designed from concept to reality.Steve...
SOFTBALL: RIDING 'A LOT OF EMOTION,' GLASCO'S NO. 11 TEAM AIMS TO REGROUP ON THE ROAD AT OKLAHOMA Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Feb. 26, 2019UL softball coach Gerry Glasco talks to his team during a win over Stephen F. Austin earlier this...
MEN'S BASKETBALL: MARLIN - CAJUNS ONE 3-POINTER AWAY FROM AIMING FOR SBC TITLE Kevin Foote, Morning Advocate, kfoote@theadvocate.com Feb. 26, 2019Prior to hosting preseason Sun Belt favorite Georgia State on national TV on...
GOLF: DUBINSKI'S 74 PACES LOUISIANA ON FINAL DAY OF LOUISIANA CLASSICS Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics Communications Cajuns to head to West Coast to compete in Lamkin San Diego ClassicFinal...
GOLF: WEATHER ONE OF THE ONLY THINGS THAT WENT RIGHT FOR CAJUNS AT LOUISIANA CLASSICS Dan McDonald, The Advertiser, Feb. 26, 2019 UL golf coach Theo Sliman openly admitted he was hoping for a lot more from his team Monday and Tuesday...
BASEBALL: ROBICHAUX WANTS CAJUNS TO KILL THE BULLPEN 'MONSTER' NOW - CAJUNS AT SLU TUESDAY Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Feb. 26, 2019To open its 2019 season, the UL baseball team dropped a pair to then-No. 16 Texas — then took the...
OBITUARY: RONALD LEONARD SEEING, PH. D. - FOOTBALL 1967-69 - MARCH 26, 2019 Ron Seeling 1947- 2019 Ronald Leonard Seeling, Ph.D., age 71, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at Medical City Hospital in...
SOFTBALL: BAYLOR TAKES EXTRA INNINGS BATTLE FROM NO. 10 LOUISIANA Bears use two-out rally in eighth inning to take consolation game of Baylor InvitationalWACO, Texas – 10th-ranked Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns...
BASEBALL: BEARKATS COMPLETE WEEKEND SWEEP OF CAJUNS Advocate Staff Report, Morning Advocate, Feb. 24, 2019 UL coach Tony Robichaux, left, made many agonizing trips to the mound in watching his...
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: CAJUNS FRESHMAN BRANDI WILLIAMS ON PACE FOR RECORD-SETTING SEASON Steve Peloquin, Special to the Advertiser, Feb. 23, 2019Click here for photo gallery as UL honors cancer survivors at Pink Game. The Ragin'...
SOFTBALL: NO. 10 LOUISIANA TOPS NO. 21 BAYLOR, COMPLETES FRIDAY SWEEP & KENT STATE WIN WACO, Texas – 10th-ranked Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball picked up a Top 25 victory at the Baylor Invitational on Friday, defeating...
MEN'S BASKETBALL: THREE-POINT BARRAGE HELPS LOUISIANA ROLL PAST UTA, 76-64 Louisiana wins third straight; faces SBC co-leader Texas State on Saturday ARLINGTON, Texas – Jerekius Davis came off the bench to score a...
FOOTBALL: UL SCHEDULES PAYDAY POWER 5 GAMES AT TEXAS, MINNESOTA Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Feb. 21, 2019The Ragin’ Cajuns have scored two huge paydays, landing future football road games at Power...
UL'S DAVE COMEAUX DIES " 'HE WAS THE MOST UNSELFISH MAN I EVER MET' + OBITUARY 2/16/2019 Kris Wartelle, The Advertiser, Feb. 21, 2019Condolences are pouring in for one of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette's most beloved supporters,...
FORMER COACH: ARMY HIRES EX-CAJUNS STRENGTH COACH, COMBAT VET WHITT Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Feb. 22, 2019A high-profile former UL strength and conditioning coach has a new job — and it’s quite a...
OBITUARY: GUY LOUIE HARVEY - FOOTBALL 1963-66, FACULTY 1967-69 - FEB. 18, 2019 Guy Louie HarveyJanuary 16, 1944 - February 18, 2019 Guy Louie Harvey, 75, died Monday, February 18, 2019, at 10:15 AM. Born January 16, 1944,...
OBITUARY: STEPHEN DROZIN GOSSEN - FOOTBALL/BASEBALL 1957-60, TRACK 1959 - FEB. 16, 2019 Stephen Drozin Gossen died peacefully on Saturday, February 16, 2019, at the age of 79. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday,...
SOFTBALL: SUMMER ELLYSON AWARDED SUN BELT PITCHER OF THE WEEK HONORS & LOUISIANA JOINS TOP 10 POLLS Junior pitcher claimed five wins as No. 10 Louisiana extended season-opening win streakLAFAYETTE – Summer Ellyson recorded five...
GOLF: CAJUNS HOPE LOUISIANA CLASSICS WILL TURN AROUND 'DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE STUFF' +UL RAINED OUT Dan McDonald, The Advertiser, Feb. 19, 2019 One of the top collegiate golf events in the South will have its 34th renewal this Sunday-Tuesday when...
FORMER WEIGHTLIFTING: UPDATE ON GLORY DAYS - THE DOCUMENTARY TO CHRONICLE TEAM'S NATIONAL TRIUMPHS Source: Sports, Glory Days, La Louisiane , Fall 2018, pgs. 34-35Here is an update on our WL documentary film from Nick Campbell: (via Warren Perrin)...
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: CAJUNS HOLD OFF WARHAWKS Source: ULM Athletics, Feb. 16, 2019 https://ulmwarhawks.com/news/2019/2/16/womens-basketball-cajuns-hold-off-warhawks.aspx Monroe, La. - The Ragin'...
BASEBALL: TCU-TRANSFER HORTON LOOKS THE PART IN UL WIN OVER TEXAS + EXTENSIVE PHOTO GALLERY Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Feb. 17, 2019Click here and scroll down for photo gallery. In his Ragin’ Cajun debut, Dalton Horton — drawn...
BASEBALL: BUTTERFLIES BEHIND, LEGER GOES FIVE IN UL LOSS TO TEXAS Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Feb. 15, 2019UL senior Gunner Leger struck out four in five shutout innings as Texas beat the Ragin' Cajuns 3-1 Friday...
SOFTBALL: SATURDAY SWEEP EXTENDS UNDEFEATED START FOR LOUISIANA No. 13 Louisiana advances to Sunday’s 12:30 p.m. title game in Louisiana ClassicsLAFAYETTE – 13th-ranked Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball...
SOFTBALL: NO. 13 RAGIN' CAJUNS TAKES TWO TO START LOUISIANA CLASSICS Louisiana claims a runaway and close call in extending undefeated start LAFAYETTE – 13th-ranked Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball increased...
BASEBALL: RAGIN' CAJUNS ANNOUNCE 2019 SPRING BROADCAST SCHEDULE Louisiana will play in 11 nationally broadcast games throughout the season LAFAYETTE – In conjunction with the department's newly...
TRACK & FIELD: LOUISIANA ANNOUNCES 2019-20 NEWCOMERS - 14 IN NEW SIGNING CLASS Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics Communications Cajuns add local, regional, international flair to roster2019 Schedule2019 RosterClick...
TRACK & FIELD: WILLIAMS CLAIMS SBC WEEKLY HONORS + 2019 TRACK/FIELD REUNION INFORMATION Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsLafayette native heads into SBC Indoor ranked No. 2 in men's weight throwNEW ORLEANS...
SOFTBALL: LOUISIANA DUO O’NEAL AND LAMB SWEEP SUN BELT AWARDS Tandem helped guide No. 13 Louisiana Softball to a clean sweep of Ragin’ Cajuns ClassicLAFAYETTE – 13th-ranked Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns...
SPOTLIGHT ON FORMER ATHLETE: PATRICK MINNIS - MEN'S TENNIS 1988-92 Minnis keeps company with rich, famous Rodgers By Bruce Brown Athletic Network Life can take some strange turns, some of them delightfully...
BASEBALL: LOUISIANA ANNOUNCES NEW STUDENT SEATING FOR UPCOMING 2019 SEASON Students will have access to new seating and lower beverage prices LAFAYETTE – University students will have a new home inside M.L....
SOFTBALL: LAMB TAKES PRESSURE OFF CAJUNS WITH SECOND NO-HITTER + FORDHAM GAME PHOTO GALLERY Nick Fontenot, Special to The Advertiser, Feb. 10, 2019Click here for Fordham game photo galleryIn Saturday’s 21-0 win over Texas...
MEN'S TENNIS: UL TENNIS BLANKS USM GOLDEN EAGLES IN SINGLES, DOUBLES Bruce Brown, Special to the Advertiser, Feb. 9, 2019UL tennis coach Mark Jeffrey watched his team outpoint visiting Southern Mississippi 4-0 on...
SOFTBALL: UL'S GLASCO 'SELFLESS' RESPONSE AFTER LOSS OF DAUGHTER AN INSPIRATION Cory Diaz, The Advertiser, Feb.9, 2019 How does a parent cope with the loss of a child?There are myriad answers to the question — and at the...
SOFTBALL: LOUISIANA OUTBURST SPEARHEADED BY DALTON AND RAWLS No. 15 Louisiana topped Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 21-0 to remain unbeaten on Opening WeekendLAFAYETTE – The offense remained hot and Kandra...
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: MISSED SHOT COSTS CAJUNS GAME AGAINST GEORGIA STATE Special to the Lafayette Daily Advertiser, Feb. 9, 2019ATLANTA — It was a great effort, and it came down to the final shot. But...
TRACK & FIELD: LOUISIANA EARNS 15 TOP-SIX FINISHES IN FINAL TUNEUP PRIOR TO SBC INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsClick here for the 2019 Track & Field Reunion Information. Final Results...
MEN'S BASKETBALL: LOUISIANA WEATHERS THE STORM; DEFEAT GSU IN THRILLER, 76-72 + PHOTO GALLERY Louisiana snaps three-game skid; pick up first win over Panthers since 2016 Click here for game photo gallery by the Lafayette Daily Advertiser....
OBITUARY: FRANCES PIROTTE ZINK - EDUCATION FACULTY 1969-99 - FEBRUARY 8, 2019 Frances Pirotte ZinkLafayette - Frances Pirotte Zink, formerly of Lafayette Louisiana, passed away February 8, 2019 Haven of Our Lady of Peace...
SOFTBALL: ELLYSON AND O’NEAL GUIDE RAGIN' CAJUNS TO SUCCESSFUL SEASON DEBUT Matt Hebert, Assistant Director of Athletics CommunicationsLAFAYETTE – 15th-ranked Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball came away victorious in its...
SOFTBALL: LOUISIANA LINEUP SHOWCASES STRENGTHS IN FRIDAY SWEEP No. 15 Louisiana Softball piled up runs, hits and stolen bases on Day 2 of Ragin’ Cajuns ClassicLAFAYETTE – 15th-ranked Louisiana Ragin'...
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: UL WOMEN DROP TOUGH CONTEST TO GEORGIA SOUTHERN ON THE ROAD Special to the Advertiser, Feb. 7, 2019STATESBORO, Ga. — Despite a strong start to the second half, UL's women's basketball team came up...
SOFTBALL: OPENING WIN PROVIDES ESCAPE, SOME HEALING FOR UL SOFTBALL AFTER GLASCO TRAGEDY + PHOTO GAL Cory Diaz, Lafayette Daily Advertiser, Feb. 7, 2019Click here for the game photo gallery. After Raina O'Neal smashed her first career home run, a...
FORMER BASEBALL: FORMER BASEBALL PRO, CHRIS' POBOYS MANAGER GARRETT O'CONNOR DIES Kris Wartelle, The Advertiser, Feb. 7, 2019 Pitcher Garrett O'Connor played for UL from 1982 to 1985 and left as a second-round pick by the New York...
SOFTBALL: HOME RUN - LAMSON PARK RANKED NO. 2 ON LIST OF NATION’S TOP SOFTBALL FIELDS Source: Home / News & Events / News Feb. 7, 2019The votes are in and the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Lamson Park is a...
SOFTBALL: GLASCO TRAGEDY MAKES NO. 15 UL SOFTBALL TEAM TIGHTER Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Feb. 7, 2019A club whose bond was tight already, thanks to lofty aspirations, has grown even closer in recent...
SOFTBALL: RAGIN' CAJUNS USHER IN 2019 SEASON AT LAMSON PARK Starting Thursday, Louisiana Softball hosts the Ragin’ Cajuns Classic No. 15 Louisiana (0-0) hosts Ragin' Cajuns ClassicDates:...
MEN'S BASKETBALL: BROWN, EAGLES DEFEAT LOUISIANA IN SBC CONTEST, 103-86 + PHOTO GALLERY Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics Communications Louisiana to host Georgia State in ESPN2 broadcast on Friday Click here for...
FOOTBALL: LOUISIANA ANNOUNCES SEVEN NEW MEMBERS TO 2019 SIGNING CLASS LAFAYETTE – Already one of the best recruiting classes in the history of Louisiana Football, head coach Billy Napier has announced the addition...
OBITUARY: GARRETT WAYNE O'CONNOR - BASEBALL 1982-85 - FEBRUARY 4, 2019 Garrett Wayne O'Connor - October 10, 1962 - February 4, 2019 A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 3:00 PM on Thursday,...
OBITUARY: JOHN ALLEN BERNARD - SPECIAL FAN - FEBRUARY 2, 2019 John Allen Bernard of Lafayette, Louisiana | 1929 - 2019A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday, February 8, 2019, at 10:00 am at the CATHEDRAL...
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: UL WOMEN FAIL TO DELIVER ENCORE PERFORMANCE IN LOSS TO COASTAL Kevin Foote, The Advertiser, Feb. 2, 2019Perhaps it was playing a third game.Perhaps it was just not being able to follow up on their best...
MEN'S BASKETBALL: HOT-SHOOTING CHANTICLEERS PULL AWAY FROM RAGIN' CAJUNS, 96-79 Louisiana returns home to host Georgia Southern, Georgia State beginning Wednesday CONWAY, S.C. – Zac Cuthbertson scored 24 points to lead...
L'ACADIEN PHOTO GALLERY AND YEARLY STAFF ROSTERS COMPLETED - 1912 - 2016 The Athletic Network is pleased to announce that work on the Photo Gallery for the L'Acadien and the alphabetical staff listings by year are...
MEN'S BASKETBALL: COLD START DOOMS RAGIN' CAJUNS IN LOSS AT APP STATE, 104-77 Gant's double-double not enough as Cajuns' two-game win streak snapped BOONE, N.C. – Tyrell Johnson came off the bench to score 20 points...
TRACK & FIELD: SEVERAL PR'S SET AS RAGIN' CAJUNS COMPETE AT LSU - LINK TO 2019 TF REUNION Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics Communications Three first-place performances for Louisiana in fourth meet of indoor...
SOFTBALL: DALTON, ELLYSON HEADLINE 2019 PRESEASON ALL-SUN BELT AWARDS Louisiana selected as the favorite to capture the league titleLAFAYETTE – 15th-ranked Louisiana Softball was selected to finish atop the 2019...
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: LOUISIANA RELISHES BREAKOUT PERFORMANCE Kevin Foote, The Advertiser, Feb. 1, 2018It’s been a long, trying season in a lot of ways for the UL Ragin’ Cajuns women’s...
SOFTBALL: 2019 LOUISIANA TELEVISION BROADCAST SCHEDULE SET Six contests to appear in primetime slots on CST or ESPN�LAFAYETTE – Louisiana Athletics announced on Thursday the television...
TRACK & FIELD: LOUISIANA'S RUSHFORD EARNS SBC WEEKLY HONORS Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsJunior pole vaulter is second Cajun in as many weeks to claim SBC honorsNEW ORLEANS...
FORMER FACULTY: THIS WWII VETERAN AND FORMER PROFESSOR ALSO WRITES POETRY Leigh Guidry, The Advertiser, Jan. 29, 2019He remembers when bread cost 5 cents a loaf, when ice and milk were delivered by wagon and when the...
BASEBALL: PARKING IMPROVEMENTS ANNOUNCED FOR 2019 SEASON Fan Fest area and tailgating locations added alongside Russo Park, along with reorganized RCAF parking areas and general admission...
MEN'S BASKETBALL: GANT EARNS SBC WEEKLY HONORS Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics Communications NEW ORLEANS – After helping the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns to a pair of wins last...
OBITUARY: GERI ANN GLASCO, SOFTBALL COACH - JANUARY, 24, 2019 Obituary for Geri Ann Glasco In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Natasha Watley Foundation-Glasco Family Fund in memory of Geri Ann...
MEN'S BASKETBALL: STROMAN, RAGIN' CAJUNS RALLIES PAST TROY IN SBC HOOPS, 86-81 Gant notches double-double as Louisiana earns weekend sweep Matt Sullivan, Athletics CommunicationsClick here for game photo gallery by the...
SOFTBALL: GLASCO FAMILY TEACHES US LESSONS FAR BEYOND SOFTBALL + MEMORIAL PHOTO GALLERY Kevin Foote, The Advertiser, Jan. 26, 2019 Click here for the photo gallery of the Geri Glasco Memorial. (Lamson Park, Friday, Jan. 25, 2019))It was...
MEN'S BASKETBALL: CAJUNS 'STUCK WITH EACH OTHER' IN WIN OVER SOUTH ALABAMA + PHOTO GALLERY Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Jan. 24, 2019Click here for the game photo gallery. It was South Alabama that was taking what UL coach Bob Marlin called...
SOFTBALL: UL VOLUNTEER COACH, DAUGHTER OF SOFTBALL HEAD COACH, KILLED IN WRECK Lafayette Advertiser, Jan. 24, 2019 UL softball volunteer assistant coach Geri Ann Glasco, pictured here hitting her third home run of a game against...
LOUISIANA ATHLETICS MOURNS LOSS OF GERI ANN GLASCO LAFAYETTE - Louisiana Athletics and the entire Ragin' Cajuns community mourns today the loss of Geri Ann Glasco, daughter of head coach Gerry Glasco...
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: DOUCET SCORES 23, BUT LOUISIANA FALLS, 83-60, AT SOUTH ALABAMA MOBILE, Ala. – Sophomore center Ty'Reona Doucet finished with a game-high 23 points, but the strong effort was not enough as Louisiana Women's...
TRACK & FIELD: SMITH EARNS SBC WEEKLY HONORS Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsSenior named SBC Female Field Athlete of the WeekNEW ORLEANS – After setting an...
FORMER FACULTY: DANIELLE COLLINS IN THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN SEMIFINALS IS BEYOND SURPRISING Ava Wallace, Washington Post, Jan. 22, 2019Athletic Network footnote by Dr. Ed Dugas. Mark has notified me that Danielle will play her semi-final...
FORMER FACULTY & SEASONED NONAGENARIANS, FISHER & NELSON, HONORED AT SPECIAL BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Fisher/Nelson Birthday Celebration - January 4, 2019Our nonagenarian honorees: Dr. David Fisher Sr. & Frederick "Erik" Nelson Dr. David...
THIS WEEK IN LOUISIANA ATHLETICS + THIS WEEK'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS THIS WEEK'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE: Ragin' Jazz finished 8th in the Nation at UDA College Nationals! Ragin' Cajuns Cheerleading finished...
MEN'S BASKETBALL: VALIANT SECOND-HALF EFFORT FOR RAGIN' CAJUNS NOT ENOUGH AT ULM, 99-95 MONROE – Daishon Smith scored 27 points, including six free throws in the final 1:45 as ULM built an early 22-point lead and held off a furious...
TRACK & FIELD: LOUISIANA HAS FIELD DAY AT SAMFORD INVITATIONAL Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsBIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Kyle Baudoin and freshman Reagann Leleux each claimed...
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: 'KILLS' GIVE CAJUNS DEFENSE NEW LIFE AGAINST WARHAWKS + GAME PHOTO GALLERY Nick Fontenot, The Advertiser, Jan. 19, 2019Click here for the game photo gallery. With coach Garry Brodhead finding it difficult to motivate the...
FORMER BASKETBALL: BO LAMAR FEATURED ON COVER OF TIGERLAND AND IN TODAY'S WALL STREET JOURNAL David M. Shribman, Wall Street Journal, Jan. 19, 2019Book Review of Tigerland by Wil Haywood.In addition to the book review by David Shribman,...
SPOTLIGHT ON FORMER ATHLETE: RANDY BAGGETT - FOOTBALL AND TRACK & FIELD - 1989-92 Baggett excelled in two sports for Cajuns By Bruce Brown Athletic Network Randy Baggett enjoyed the best of times and endured some...
TRACK & FIELD: LOUISIANA PLACES TWO IN TOP FIVE AT SAMFORD MULTI Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics Communications Louisiana to compete at Samford Invitational on Saturday Story LinksFinal...
TRACK & FIELD: SMITH SETS PENTATHLON RECORD TO LEAD RAGIN' CAJUNS AT SAMFORD MULTI Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics Communications Mixon, Beyer to conclude men's heptathlon on FridayLive ResultsBIRMINGHAM,...
BASEBALL: LOUISIANA ANNOUNCES 2020 SIGNING CLASS Group of 16 provides for Louisiana’s immediate needs and future growth LAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Baseball head coach Tony...
FORMER COACH: COOK HONORED AS SAINTS' COACH OF THE YEAR Kevin Foote, The Advertiser, Jan. 17, 2019Notre Dame coach Lewis Cook, shown here celebrating his Pioneers' Division III state championship last...
MEN'S BASKETBALL: NATIONALLY-RENOWNED RED PANDA TO PERFORM ON FEB. 8 Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics Communications Unicycle-bowl-flipping acrobat to perform during halftime of Louisiana-GSU...
MEN'S BASKETBALL: GANT CLAIMS SBC, LSWA PLAYER OF THE WEEK HONORS Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsSenior one of five players nationally averaging 30.0 points per game in league playStory...
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: LOUISIANA WINS SECOND STRAIGHT CONFERENCE GAME, BEATING GEORGIA SOUTHERN, 59-48 LAFAYETTE – In what was a strong defensive effort, led by freshman guard Brandi Williams tying a career-high with 25 points, Louisiana...
MEN'S BASKETBALL: GANT COMES UP BIG AS RAGIN' CAJUNS WIN THRILLER IN STATESBORO, 87-85 Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory LinksFinal Stats (PDF)STATESBORO, Ga. – It was quite the homecoming for...
LOCATING THE OBITUARY OF A LOVED-ONE ON THE ATHLETIC NETWORK The ease of locating a deceased person's profile or an article written about their passing on the Athletic Network is described...
FORMER COACH, ATHLETE, VOICE OF LA.: MEET LOUISIANA'S LATEST POLITICAL LEGENDS - BLANCO,HARDY,GOMEZ Greg Hilburn, Monroe News Star, Jan. 10, 2019Raymond "Coach" Blanco will be inducted into the Louisiana Political Hall of Fame next month....
TRACK & FIELD: LELEUX'S RECORD LEADS RAGIN' CAJUNS AT TED NELSON INVITE Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics Communications Story LinksFinal Results (PDF)Cajuns finish fifth in men's events, tied for ninth in...
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: LOUISIANA SNAPS STREAK WITH SBC HOME-OPENING WIN + PHOTO GALLERY Kevin Foote, The Advertiser, Jan. 11, 2019Click here for the game photo gallery.UL women’s coach Garry Brodhead said he certainly didn’t...
MEN'S BASKETBALL: THREE-POINT BARRAGE LIFTS GEORGIA STATE PAST LOUISIANA, 89-76 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 10, 2019 LOUISIANA MBB CONTACT: Matt Sullivan (985) 981-0009; matt.sullivan@louisiana.edu...
UPDATING AN PROFILES: IS YOUR PROFILE CURRENT, ACCURATE & COMPLETE? IT REPRESENTS YOU TO VIEWERS If all you want to do is provide information for the footnote section - the blank box which is open-ended OR if you want to change...
ATHLETIC NETWORK BROCHURE (2014) AND ATHLETIC NETWORK HANDOUT CARD (2018) POSTED IN PHOTO GALLERY Since August 28, 2002, the Athletic Network has tried a variety of ways to promote the existence of www.athleticnetwork.net so those who seek...
FOOTBALL: THE DAY ALABAMA VISITED CAJUN FIELD - TIDE (2018 OPPONENT) IN NCAA CHAMPIOSHIP GAME Kevin Foote, The Advertiser, Sept 28, 2018Click here for the Oct. 6, 1990 Alabama vs. USL football game photo gallery at Cajun Field.When UL fans got...
BILL "BLACKJACK" LANDRY AND JULIEN "DUTCH" REINHARDT NEWSLETTER - DEC. 17, 2018 Bill "Blackjack" Landry and Julien "Dutch" Reinhardt Newsletter - Dec. 17, 2018Please click the caption below the SIP photo...
DEC. 7, 1941 JAPANESE ATTACKED PEARL HARBOR, HAWAII - VIEW OUR UL MILITARY HEROES + SURRENDER VIDEO December 7, 1941 marked the start of the U.S. involvement in World War II. Many of our UL athletes and support group members of that...
FORMER FOOTBALL: UL ATHLETIC HALL OF FAMER DON BLAIR NAMED TO STRAKE JESUIT HALL OF FAME Strake Jesuit Alumni Events and NewsNovember 29, 2018Alumni Spotlight: 2018 Athletic Hall of Honor Three individual athletes and one team will join...
HAPPY THANKSGIVING: SOME OF OUR AN BLESSINGS + THE MEANING OF THANKSGIVING The Athletic Network Humbly Gives Thanks For Our Many Blessings Please consider the following as some of our special blessings:Our staff...
SPOTLIGHT ON FORMER ATHLETE: ASHLEY BLANCHE - WOMEN'S BASKETBALL 2002-06 Blanche gives back,much like basketball assists By Bruce Brown Athletic Network Ashley Blanche recalls the day her future was determined, that...
VETERANS DAY IS NOV. 11TH - VIEW OUR UL VETERANS AND THEIR SPECIAL SACRIFICES FOR OUR FREEDOM November 11 is Veterans Day. In preparation of that special day, the AN is attempting to provide greater visibility for our veterans. The Athletic...
FORMER BASKETBALL: "OPERATION TRANSPORT HOPE" FOR DAN GAY & FAMILY (PLEASE HELP) BY GLENDA WILEY Plea for Assistance For Dan Gay (USL Basketball 1979-82) By Glenda Wiley (Men's Basketball Secretary 1981-87)Email received from Glenda on Oct....
SPOTLIGHT ON FORMER ATHLETE: LARRY MOORE JR. TRACK & FIELD 1990-93, COACHES 2012 Stellar leaper Moore started track on a dare By Bruce Brown Athletic Network You'd think with all the track and field records...
FORMER TRACK & FIELD: 30 YEARS LATER - CONWAY REFLECTS ON AGE OF INNOCENCE AT 1988 SUMMER OLYMPICS Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsSilver medal at '88 Seoul Games would begin run for Cajuns star at top high jumper in...
FORMER TENNIS: KATC SPORTS ALUM STARS IN STATE FARM AD WITH AARON RODGERS Kris Wartelle, The Advertiser, Sept. 25, 2018Click here for the State Farm video commercial.Patrick Minnis and Aaron Rodgers (Photo: State Farm)You...
SPOTLIGHT OF FORMER ATHLETE: 1968 CHAMPIONSHIP FOOTBALLL TEAM - 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF HISTORIC SEASON Doyle, Preis recall 1968 GSC champs By Bruce Brown Athletic Network “There's no such thing as a bad day,” said Jim Doyle. “You...
WEIGHTLIFTING: DOCUMENTARY TO CHRONICLE TEAM'S NATIONAL TRIUMPHS Please click here for the LA LOUISIANE Fall, 2018 electronic copy, then scroll down to page 34 for a story entitled, Glory Days. It...
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION ACADEMIC SHOWCASE VIDEOS & LETTERS OF 1998 LIVE ON SPECIAL COLLECTIONS WEBSITE Announcement from Zack Stein: The Special Collections department at Edith Garland Dupré Library has posted a digital exhibit of the 1998...
ATHLETIC NETWORK: SPONSORS HELP PROVIDE HISTORICAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND COMMUNICATIONS INFORMATION When one clicks on www.athleticnetwork.net away from the home page, banners of AN sponsors appear in the upper right side of the screen. These...
SPOTLIGHT ON FORMER ATHLETE: GUS ORELLANA - MEN'S TENNIS 1978 & 79 Gus Orellana Singles: 50-21, including Southland Conference title 1979 Doubles: 44-22, including Southland Conference title 1978 Work: W.R. Grace...
TRACK & FIELD: RAGIN' CAJUNS ANNOUNCE ADDITION OF TOMMY BADON TO COACHING STAFF Matt Sullivan, Director of Athletics Communications Veteran coach returns to Cajuns after successful prep careerLAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin'...
SOFTBALL: MIKE ROBERTS NAMED ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH Proven pitching coach, with high-level success in Pac-12, added to Louisiana Softball staff LAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball...
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SPOTLIGHT FEATURE ON FORMER ATHLETE: DR. JOE MURRY - TRACK & FIELD 1965-69, WEIGHTLIFTING 1965-68 From Cajuns to Katrina,Murry knew how to leadBy Bruce BrownAthletic Network Joe Murry wanted to find what he was made of. It's why he walked on to...
FORMER GOLF: EX-CAJUN MAGNUS MAKING HISTORY AT OPEN Dan McDonald, the Advertiser, July 20, 2018It’s been a stellar summer for UL’s Ragin’ Cajun golf program, with several squad...
FORMER BASEBALL: JAPAN ACE GENE BACQUE HASN'T PITCHED IN 50 YEARS, BUT HIS NAME KEEPS COMING UP GLENN GUILBEAU, USA TODAY Network, Published in the Advertiser, July 14, 2018In this undated photo, Gene Bacque is shown pitching for the Hanshin...
FAQ: ATHLETIC NETWORK, FACEBOOK, YOUTUBE - WHICH CAME 1ST? - HISTORY, ORIGINS, AND PERSPECTIVES Which came first? Facebook On February 4, 2004, the Facebook site was launched by Harvard sophomore 19-year-old Mark Zuckerberg...
ATHLETIC NETWORK: NAVIGATIONAL TIPS FOR QUICKLY LOCATING AN ATHLETE OR SUPPORT GROUP MEMBER Navigational Tips for Quickly Locating An Athlete or Support Group Member The mission of the Athletic Network is "to identify, locate and...
FORMER FOOTBALL & CURRENT COACH: A 'PROUD' CAJUN, DESORMEAUX FEELS BLESSED TO STAY AT UL Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, June 26, 2018When Mark Hudspeth was fired last December after seven seasons as head coach of the UL football team,...
FORMER FOOTBALL & 2018 LA. SPORTS HOF - TENACITY TURNS STOKLEY INTO HALL OF FAME TALENT Dan McDonald, The Advertiser, June 24, 2018, Written for LSWAClick here for the 2018 Induction Schedule and Ticket Information. Hundreds of athletes...
FORMER COACH & 2018 SPORTS HOF - COOL HAND LEWIE'S COMPETITIVE SPIRIT COOKS UP HALL-WORTHY CAREER Kevin Foote, The Advertiser, June 23, 2018, Written for LSWAHis three sons were a big reason Lewis Cook left college coaching to return to the high...
FORMER COACH & 2018 LA. HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE - IRREPRESSIBLE SIMMONS ALWAYS AIMED FOR THE SKY Bruce Brown, The Advertiser, Written for the LSWA, June 22, 2018Former Ragin' Cajuns tennis coach Jerry Simmons, shown here with 1978...
SPOTLIGHT ON FORMER ATHLETE: HERB WEAVER - BASEBALL 1976-78 Weaver flourished in Cajun outfield By Bruce Brown Athletic Network Growing up in Memphis, Herb Weaver got an early education in baseball from...
LOUISIANA SPORTS HOF: LIFELONG PASSION FOR BROADCASTING DRIVES ROLLINS TO PEAK OF HIS PROFESSION Bob Tompkins, Written for the LSWA, The Advertiser, June 19, 2018During the LSU-Rice semifinal game of the NCAA Baton Rouge baseball regional in...
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY TO ALL OF OUR ATHLETIC NETWORK FATHERS AND FATHER-FIGURES Please click here for an overview of the background and current state of the celebration of Father's Day in the U.S. May it be a day of celebration,...
SPECIAL FANS: HENRY AND BILLIE DUHON HEBERT - RAGIN' CAJUNS FANS FOR OVER 60 CONSECUTIVE YEARS Congratulations to Henry and Billie Duhon Hebert, Ragin' Cajuns Special Fans in every sense of the words.To view their story of unique enduring...
SPOTLIGHT ON FORMER ATHLETE: BRANDON STOKLEY - FOOTBALL 1995-98 Stokley earned Hall of Fame the hard way By Bruce Brown Athletic Network Brandon Stokley knew what it was like when players awaited phone calls from...
SPOTLIGHT FEATURE: BRYAN BROTHERS (BILL 77-80, BOYD 81-84 & VAUGHN 81-85) AND JERRY SIMMONS (71-82) Bryan believed in Simmons By Bruce Brown Written for the La. Sports Hall of Fame When John Bryan first saw Jerry Simmons, he saw a smallish tennis...
MEN'S BASKETBALL: MARLIN NAMED COACH OF THE YEAR; BARTLEY NAMED PLAYER OF THE YEAR Matt Sullivan, Director of Athletics CommunicationsBATON ROUGE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns men's basketball coach Bob Marlin and senior guard...
FORMER BASEBALL: YANKEE FAN OR NOT, GUIDRY'S BOOK BASEBALL TREAT Kevin Foote, The Advertiser, April 12, 2018Former New York Yankees great Ron Guidry, shown here throwing out the first pitch on Ron Guidry Weekend at...
MEN'S BASKETBALL: BARTLEY, MARLIN HIGHLIGHT 2017-18 LSWA MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM Matt Sullivan, Director of Athletics Communications Bartley joined by Washington, Gant on All-LSWA teamLAFAYETTE – Following in the footsteps...
FORMER TRACK & FIELD: CARENCRO COACH KOVATCH HEADLINE 4A ALL-STATE HONOREES -NAMED COACH OF THE YEAR LSWA, The Advertiser, April 7, 2019Carencro coach Christopher Kovatch smiles big after winning the Class 4A state championship. (Photo: SCOTT...
GOLF: MAKING THE TURN - MORE CAJUN SUCCESS + PETE TOURNAMENT Dan McDonald, The Advertiser, April 4, 2018More Cajun successUL’s golf team is still basking in the glow of its first tournament win in five...
SOFTBALL: FLORIDA STATE CAPTURES BOTH ENDS OF TOP 25 MATCHUP IN TALLAHASSEE Game 1 Box Score (PDF)Game 2 Box Score (PDF)Next Game at Georgia State4/7/2018 | 12 p.m. (CDT)ESPN 1420 AM Live StatsListen LiveFull...
HAPPY EASTER TO ATHLETIC NETWORK VIEWERS - WHY APRIL 1 IN 2018? Happy Easter to our Athletic Network Viewers. Remember, HE is the Reason for the Season.* * * * * * * * While the dates for Christmas and...
FORMER BASEBALL: 40 YEARS LATER, RON GUIDRY RECALLS YANKEES' MAGICAL 1978 SEASON Pete Caldera, Staff Writer, NorthJersey.com @pcaldera March 22, 2018 TAMPA, Fla. – Asked about his memories of 40 years ago, Ron Guidry...
FORMER GOLF: ANOTHER AGONIZINGLY CLOSE FINISH FOR LAFAYETTE’S MICHAEL SMITH BROUSSARD – Dena vu is defined as a feeling of having already experienced a situation. But look up déjà vu in a dictionary, and...
FORMER BASKETBALL: FORMER CAJUNS GREAT BO LAMAR TO BE INDUCTED INTO OHIO CIRCLE OF CHAMPIONS Matt Sullivan, Director of Athletics CommunicationsThree-time All-American helped Cajuns to 74 wins in final three seasonsCOLUMBUS, Ohio –...
MEN'S BASKETBALL: POPULAR EX-CAJUN FORWARD THOMAS LOST 'WAY TOO SOON - UPDATED FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, March 19, 2018Update: According to a Legacy.com obituary, funeral services will be held at...
MEN'S BASKETBALL: LOUISIANA'S MARLIN EARNS NABC DISTRICT COACH OF THE YEAR HONORS Matt Sullivan, Director of Athletics CommunicationsEighth-year coach led Ragin' Cajuns to school-record 27 winsKANSAS CITY, Mo. – Louisiana...
FORMER BASEBALL & VOLLEYBALL: PAPO, TINA RAMOS RETURN TO WATCH THEIR SON START FOR CAJUNS Dan McDonald, The Advertiser, March 10, 2018Papo and Tina Ramos enjoy the game as the Ragin' Cajuns take on the South Alabama Jaguars at M.L....
BASEBALL: EVEN IN LOSS, NEW PARK MAKES TRIP WORTHWHILE Grant Alexander, The Advertiser, March 11, 2018It’s hard for me to be too upset after the Cajuns 7-3 loss on Saturday to South Alabama, even as...
FORMER TRACK & FIELD: KOVATCH (1993-96) LEADS CARENCRO TO FIRST BASKETBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Kevin Foote, The Advertiser, March 9, 2018It took 18 years, but Carencro coach Christopher Kovatch took over a winless program and now has it playing...
FORMER BASKETBALL: MEETING DION BROWN TURNS WRITER INTO FAN AGAIN Kevin Foote, The Advertiser, March 3, 2018 UL Athletics Hall of Fame basketball player Dion Brown accepts applause honoring his career with the...
SPOTLIGHT ON FORMER ATHLETE: MICHAEL DESORMEAUX - FOOTBALL 2005-08 & COACHES 2016-18 Michael Desormeaux Rushing 2005 – 87 carries, 487 yards, 5.6 avg., 50 long, 3 TD 2006 – 24 carries, 180 yards, 7.5 avg., 51 long, 1 TD...
FORMER FOOTBALL: FORMER NFL CORNERBACK CHARLES 'PEANUT' TILLMAN EARNS FBI BADGE, SOURCE SAYS Bobby Clay, Sporting News Feb. 23, 2018 Former Pro Bowl cornerback Charles Tillman has graduated from the FBI's Training Academy in...
SOFTBALL: DALTON FEELS RIGHT AT HOME WITH CAJUNS - ALFRED LAMSON? LAMSON PARK? Kevin Foote, The Advertiser, February 22, 2018UL shortstop Alissa Dalton has proven to play flawlessly at shortstop so far this season. (Photo: SCOTT...
FORMER TRACK & FIELD - J. MURY COMING OF AGE: A JOURNEY OF GROWTH, CULTURE AND SPIRIT IN CAJUN LAND Submitted by Dr. Joseph Mury, Feb. 8, 2018Everyone in life has a story. Some stories are dramatic, some are sorrowful and some are rather normal and...
SPOTLIGHT ON FORMER ATHLETE: JILL ROBERTSON MIDDLETON - SOFTBALL 2001-2003 & 2005 Jill Robertson at UL 2001 - .303 BA, 198 AB, 57 R, 60 H, 15 2B, 1 3B, 2 HR, 20 RBI, 18-23 SB 2002 - .262 BA, 186 AB, 40 R, 49 H, 10 2B, 4...
FORMER BASEBALL, COACH: NICHOLLS GIVES 'INCREDIBLE' HONOR TO LOCAL BASKETBALL PRODUCT Kevin Foote, The Advertiser, Jan. 25, 2018Rickey Broussard, shown here being recognized at the Top 28 by former Blue Coat and friend Jack Dale...
BLACKHAM COLISEUM - FUNDING, ORIGIN OF NAME, USES, CHANGES OVER TIME —Advertiser: Coliseum bids due Oct. 18, Sept. 26, 1947: Bids would be opened Oct. 18 to build the South Louisiana Mid-Winter Fair Coliseum,...
FOOTBALL: VC HIRES FOUQUIER (FORMER FB & COACH) AS NEXT HEAD FOOTBALL COACH James Bewers, The Advertiser, Jan. 5, 2018Former UL defensive coordinator Kevin Fouquier encourages his players during a practice session back in...
FORMER FOOTBALL: ARVIE’S COACHING JOURNEY WAS A LONG AND WINDING ROAD Bobby Ardoin, Opelousas Daily World, Dec. 23, 2018Richwood made make its first appearance in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome when they took on West...
FORMER TRACK & FIELD: HOLLIS CONWAY JOINS UNIVERSITY STAFF IN LEADERSHIP ROLE LAFAYETTE – University of Louisiana track and field great Hollis Conway has returned to his alma mater where he will assist the Louisiana...
SPOTLIGHT ON FORMER ATHLETE: DION BROWN - MEN'S BASKETBALL 1980-84 Dion Brown Career Highlights 1980-1984 Points – 1,412 FG Pct - 56.3 Rebounds – 926 (4th in USL history) Rebounds per Game – 8.6...
ATHLETIC NETWORK WEBSITE DEDICATED TO BLACKJACK LANDRY & DUTCH REINHARDT ON DEC. 17, 2003 Fourteen years ago, www.athleticnetwork.net held a ceremony to dedicate Louisiana's Ragin' Cajuns Athletic Network in honor of Bill...
SPOTLIGHT ON FORMER ATHLETE: LINDSAY WEBB COCKRELL - SOCCER 2003-06 Webb welcomes third child, who waits on Harvey first By Bruce Brown Athletic Network HUFFMAN, Texas – Lindsay Webb may have a smart one on her...
MILITARY: VETERANS DAY (11/11) PLEASE HONOR OUR SLI, USL & UL VETERANS - VISIT THE AN MILITARY PAGE Our SLI, USL, and UL military veteransClick here for the National Anthem sung by the choirs of the various military academies at an NFL game 11 years...
FORMER COACH/ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: FORMER PLAYERS GATHER TO CELEBRATE MEL DIDIER Bobby Ardoin, The Advertiser, Nov. 11, 2017 Bobby Dupre and Joe Fred Godchaux review an excerpt from Mel Didier's autobiography Saturday before the...
FAMILY CONNECTIONS - A KEY PAGE IN THE HISTORY OF UL ATHLETICS - PLEASE REVIEW AND SEND YOUR FCS When one clicks on the History of UL Athletics link on left side of the AN home page, a most unique menu appears, one which is not available in...
BASEBALL: FATHER, SON - PAPO RAMOS' KID MARCO TRIES TO MAKE UL BASEBALL TEAM Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Oct. 29, 2017It is September, and classes are underway at UL.To the east, over the warm waters of the Caribbean, a...
FORMER FOOTBALL: CAJUN ALUM 'PEANUT' TILLMAN TRAINING TO JOIN FBI Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY Sports, Sept. 20, 2017Former NFL cornerback Charles Tillman is training to join the FBI, according to multiple reports....
FORMER BASEBALL COACH & AD: ABOUT MEL DIDIER FROM WIFE ELENA + FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS INFO Dear Friends & Family, Please forgive me IF I may have sent Article yesterday (9/13). I realize this is not a very personal way to let you...
BASEBALL: FROM THE VAULT-DIDIER'S SILHOUETTE WAS ICONIC AT BALLPARKS EVERYWHERE, INCLUDING ALEX BOX Glenn Guilbeau, USA TODAY Network(Mel Didier, who died Sunday, and his grandson, LSU infielder Beau Didier, were the subjects of this feature on...
FORMER RAGIN' CAJUNS BASEBALL COACH, AD MEL DIDIER PASSES AWAY AT 90 LAFAYETTE – Mel Didier, a former head baseball coach and athletic director at then-USL from 1981-82 and would serve as a longtime Major...
FORMER ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS: TENNIS WRITERS HONOUR ATP'S GREG SHARKO Bud Collins Award presented to ATP's data guru Greg Sharko in New York City Greg Sharko, joined by ATP Senior VP of PR & Marketing...
SPOTLIGHT FEATURE ON FORMER ATHLETE: BILL BRYAN - MEN'S TENNIS 1977-80 Bryan never went down without a fight By Bruce Brown Athletic Network For Bill Bryan, each match as a member of UL's Ragin' Cajun...
FORMER BASEBALL: ROCKIES ACQUIRE JONATHAN LUCROY IN TRADE WITH RANGERS USA Today Sports, The Advertiser, August 1, 2017The Colorado Rockies, who are trying to end a seven-season postseason drought, acquired veteran...
COACH RUSS FAULKINBERRY TRIBUTE - FOUNDATION ACTIVATED To view, click on the "Tribute to Louisiana Coaches" (Banner on the right side of the News Box), then Coach Faulkinberry's...
SPOTLIGHT FEATURE: HISTORY LESSON - SELECT GROUP OF CAJUNS LEAVES A MARK IN THE NFL HISTORY LESSON Select group of Cajuns leaves a mark in the NFL By Bruce Brown Athletic Network Who would...
FORMER BASEBALL/COACH: UL COACH ROBICHAUX TO ENTER MCNEESE SPORTS HALL OF FAME The Advertiser, July 28, 2017(Photo: submitted)LAKE CHARLES — UL baseball coach Tony Robichaux is among five standout sports figures in McNeese...
FORMER CAJUN ATHLETES: REVELS, STEIN, PIERRET, TALLINI IN USATF NATIONAL MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIP These results were updated on Saturday, 7/22/2017Baton Rouge - July 13-16, 2015Three Former Cajun Track and Field Athletes and One Wrestler Competed...
FORMER GOLF: RAYNE GOLFER TO ADD TO RESUME WITH BRITISH SENIOR OPEN Dan McDonald, The Advertiser, July 26, 2017Mike Heinen never got the chance to play in the British Open, or even play across the Atlantic in Europe,...
ATHLETICS: CAJUNS 13TH NATIONALLY IN PENTATHLAM Kevin Foote, The Advertiser, July 23, 2017There was some good, some bad and plenty in between for the UL Ragin’ Cajuns in the 2016-17 school...
FOOTBALL: HORST NAMED TO WUERFFEL TROPHY WATCH LIST Award presented to FBS student-athletes that best combines exemplary community service with athletic and academic achievement FORT WALTON...
MEN'S BASKETBALL: WASHINGTON NAMED TO 2016-17 NABC HONORS COURT New Orleans native one of eight in-state student-athletes named to listKANSAS CITY, Mo. – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns men's basketball...
FORMER MEN'S TENNIS: UL TENNIS GREAT MINNIS EXPLORES NEW HORIZONS Bruce Brown, The Advertiser, July 15, 2017athleticnetwork@louisiana.edu (Republished from the Spotlight Feature on Former Athletes in May,...
FORMER SOFTBALL: GOMEZ GAVE HITTING A DEEPER MEANING FOR CAJUNS Bruce Brown, The Advertiser, July 15, 2017athleticnetwotk@louisiana.edu (Republished from the Spotlight Feature on Former Athletes in March,...
FOOTBALL: HORST NOMINATED TO ALLSTATE AFCA GOOD WORKS TEAM NORTHBROOK, Ill. – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns right tackle Grant Horst was one of 146 nominees as Allstate Insurance Company and the...
FORMER VOLLEYBALL: CHANELLE GARDNER TO COMPETE PROFESSIONALLY IN GERMANY The St. Martinville High and Ragin' Cajuns volleyball alum set to join VC Printus Offenburg on Aug. 9LAFAYETTE – Former Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns...
FORMER WEIGHTLIFTER: IMAHARA’S LEGACY LIKE CHAPTERS IN A BOOK Bruce Brown, The Advertiser, July 4, 2017There is a sense of history when you visit Imahara’s Botanical Garden in St. Francisville, as well as...
SPOTLIGHT OF FORMER ATHLETE: WALTER IMAHARA - WEIGHTLIFTING 1955-60 Imahara legacy like chapters in a book By Bruce Brown Athletic Network There is a sense of history when you visit...
FORMER SID & LA. SPORTS HALL OF FAME: MCDONALD'S PATH SHAPED BY TIRELESS WORK ETHIC, COOL DEMEANOR The Daily Advertiser, June 18, 2017 Raymond Partsch III, Written for the LSWA Dan McDonald is known for keeping his...
FORMER ATHLETE/COACH & LA. SPORTS HALL OF FAME: RAY DIDIER PROFILE Brent St. Germain, Written for the LSWA Versatile Raymond Didier finally joins brother Mel in the Louisiana Sports Hall of FameThe Louisiana...
FORMER DIRECTOR OF SPORTS INFORMATION & LOUISIANA SPORTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE: DAN MCDONALD PROFILE Tireless work ethic, cool demeanor blended with immense talent to shape McDonald’s pathDan McDonald is known for keeping his composure....
FORMER TRACK & FIELD AND FOOTBALL: BILLY DALTON INDUCTED INTO HOLY CROSS HIGH SCHOOL HALL OF FAME March 15, 2017 - New Orleans Dalton Inducted Into Holy Cross Hall of Fame Mr. Dalton was a three-year letterman in track and field and...
DAN BOUILLION'S LATEST BOOK IS AVAILABLE WITH AMAZON - DIMENSION: UNKNOWN One of the first Friends of the Athletic Network (FAN), was Daniel J. Bouillion, one of our HPE graduates and close friend. After a successful...
WEIGHTLIFTING: PORTRAIT OF WALTER IMAHARA - HOW A JAPANESE IMMIGRANT FOUND COMMUNITY IN LOUISIANA Nicholas Campbell, The Current, June 1, 2017Walter Imahara, at age 8, sat alone on a swing in a playground at his elementary school in New Orleans....
BASEBALL: LSUE TRIO STEPPING UP FOR CAJUNS BASEBALL + VIDEO - CAJUN MOMS ON MOTHER'S DAY FIRST PITCH Bobby Ardoin, The Advertiser, May 17, 2017Click here for "These Cajun Moms Have Some Arms" - video of Mother's Day First Pitch being thrown...
UNIVERSITY/ATHLETICS: AN INTERESTING HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE WRITTEN BY 147 STUDENTS/FACULTY -1928-01 A Unique Historical Perspective of SLI, USL and UL by Former Students/Faculty In 1998 the request was made for former and current students/faculty to...
FOOTBALL: 1944 OIL BOWL CHAMPIONS (1ST BOWL) AND HEARTBREAK AT 1970 GRANTLAND RICE BOWL (2ND BOWL) Football Bowl History began long before the New Orleans Bowl.Houston Oil Bowl, Jan. 1, 1944At the conclusion of the 1943 football season, the SLI...
FOOTBALL: CAJUNS OPEN HOME SLATE THIS SATURDAY WITH HERBERT HEYMANN FOOTBALL CLASSIC Why is the first UL home football game named The Herbert Heymann Football Classic? Click here , then scroll down for the answer. Peace, Ed...
ACADIANA HISTORY: RUN FOR IT (PHOTO OF 1928 TRACK & FIELD TEAM) The Daily Advertiser, July 11, 2016Photo courtesy of Clerk of Court Louis J. PerretThe 1928 Southwestern Louisiana Institute’s track team...
ATHLETIC NETWORK BROCHURE: POSTED IN PHOTO GALLERY - PRINTABLE VERSION AVAILABLE - PLEASE SHARE Here is one helpful tip to help viewers navigate www.athleticnetwork.net - the new Athletic Network brochure. The new Athletic Network brochure was...
BENCHES FOR BEAUTIFICATION TAKING OFF AT UL:UNIQUE NAMING OPPORTUNITY TO HELP BEAUTIFY THE CAMPUS This is a unique opportunity for you, family, friends, teammates, etc., to remember a special person - a faculty member, a loved one,...
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY: A VERY SPECIAL MOTHER'S DAY PERSPECTIVE FROM SHELLIE LANDRY AND MOM DEBBIE Softball: Mother's Day Salute - Cancer battle strengthens bond of UL softball player's familyPosted from the 2014 story. Happy Mother's Day to...
FOOTBALL: VISIT TO PREVIOUS BOWLS - 1943, 1970, 2011, 2012, 2013 - STORIES, PHOTOS, VIDEOS Click here to view the Bulldog's win at the Oil Bowl in Houston on Jan. 1, 1944. Led by the late, great Alvin Dark, the Bulldogs made their...
BASEBALL: GEHRIG'S IMAGE ENDURES, 75 YEARS AFTER 'LUCKIEST MAN' SPEECH IN YANKEE STADIUM Reposted from July 4, 2014 (75th anniversary) - still a high interest read. Dan Schlossberg, Special for USA TODAY SportsLou Gehrig wipes...
BASEBALL: UL ATHLETES PAY TRIBUTE TO NO. 1 FAN - THEIR MOTHERS - HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY Megan Wyatt, The Advertiser, May 11, 2014Catcher Michael Strentz of Lafayette describes his mom, Christine Mikolajczyk, as his No. 1 fanThey stay...
SOFTBALL: MOTHER'S DAY SALUTE - CANCER BATTLE STRENGTHENS BOND OF UL SOFTBALL PLAYER'S FAMILY Happy Mother's Day to all of our Ragin' Cajuns Mothers. On this Mother's Day, the AN honors one very special MOTHER, a former USL Volleyball player,...
ATHLETIC NETWORK: DON BLAIR ACCEPTS POST AS COORDINATOR OF ATHLETIC NETWORK FACEBOOK- FROM OUR FILES Don Blair - Athletic Network Facebook Coordinator - April 2, 2013Congratulations to Don on the exceptional job he is doing of promoting...
FORMER BASKETBALL: TRIBUTES TO BLACKHAM - VIDEOS BY TV 3 & 10 - COACHES, PLAYERS, OLD-TIMERS GAME Originally posted on the AN on Jan. 28, 2011and back by popular demond.Jay Walker: Videos of Blackham - Coaches, Players,Ole-timers game, game...
FORMER FOOTBALL: HEISMAN TROPHY - EVER WON BY A FORMER SLI, USL, UL FOOTBALL PLAYER? Former Football: Heisman Trophy – Ever Won by a Former SLI, USL, UL Football Player? – Maybe Closer Than One Might ImagineGEAUX, the...
FOOTBALL: TENNESSEE STATE NIPS USL RAGIN' CAJUNS 26-25 1970 GRANTLAND RICE BOWL + MORE BOWL HISTORY On Dec. 12, 1970, 43 years ago last Thursday, the Cajuns experienced their only bowl game loss. In 2011 and 2012, the team won both of the New...
"UNIVERSITY FACULTY/STAFF (CURRENT & FORMER)" ATTRIBUTE FOR NON-ATHLETES ADDED TO PROFILE FORMAT A new attribute has been added to the Athletic Network profile format. NOTE: This attribute is for those faculty and staff who were...
ATHLETIC NETWORK: PLEASE CHECK EMAIL ADDRESS & SPAM-BLOCKERS - HELP WITH FAMILY,TEAMMATES,FANS Please check your profile to see if the email address in your profile is current. This is vital for electronic communications and an area where the...
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