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Absence of Teevens leaves keen sense of void at annual Manning Passing Academy
If it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a legion of people to replace Buddy Teevens at the Manning Passing Academy. For 26 years, Teevens was a fixture at the Manning Passing Academy. He was there from the beginning. Teevens was the head coach at Tulane when the Mannings, the first family of football, decided to start a camp to teach young quarterbacks various aspects of the passing game.
Football, Fútbol, Food: LSU defense will make or break playoff chances in 2024
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - In this edition of FFF: Tigers postseason run relies on the success of the defense, Mexico crash out of the Copa America, and New Orleans is a pizza town now. FOOTBALL. The LSU offense is stacked in 2024. One of the best offensive lines in the...
Take A Drive On This Amazing 30-Acre Go-Kart Track In Louisiana
Did you know that Louisiana has one of the most extensive go-kart race tracks in the nation? It's true! Check out NOLA Motorsports Park (11075 Nicolle Blvd.), located near New Orleans in Avondale, LA. This great track blankets 30 acres of land, offering a ton of go-kart driving time and a lot of fun. Trust me. You've never seen anything like it!
Louisiana 5-Star DL updates interest in Alabama under Kalen DeBoer
Jahkeem Stewart put Alabama among the 15 schools he will consider moving forward in his recruitment in February. Stewart is a product of St. Augustine High School in New Orleans, Louisiana. He garners a five-star rating from multiple recruiting sites and is in the running to be the nation’s consensus No. 1 2026 prospect.
Inside OU quarterback Jackson Arnold, Dillon Gabriel's reunion at Manning Passing Academy
When Dillon Gabriel landed in New Orleans late Thursday night for the four-day Manning Passing Academy, his roommate was sound asleep. As the Oregon quarterback entered their side of the four-bedroom, two-bathroom Nicholls State dorm, Gabriel made no secret of his arrival. He woke Jackson Arnold, his former teammate and understudy at OU, and the two embraced for a bear hug before catching up and listening to music.
Brother Martin shows pitching depth in summer league semifinals and championship
Brother Martin coach Jeff Lupo found every chance he could go get his pitchers some work during the summer baseball season. On Tuesday, six Martin pitchers combined for two runs allowed over 14 innings as the Martin-based K’s for Kids won two games that secured the championship of a summer baseball league.
Andrew Barreca takes Mackel title after sudden death playoff
Andrew Barreca, a Texas A&M product, defeated Patrick Blaum and Todd McPherson on the first hole of a sudden death playoff to win the New Orleans Metro Golf Amateur Championship on Sunday at City Park's Bayou Oaks South Course. Barreca, Patrick Blaum and Todd McPherson shot 8-under 136s over the...
New Orleans Saints mourn loss of Lester Vallet Sr.
The New Orleans Saints mourn the loss of former grounds superintendent and beloved longtime staff member Lester Vallet Sr., who passed away on Friday at the age of 101. The Baton Rouge native was drafted into the United States Army following the attack on Pearl Harbor and served from 1942 until 1945. Vallet served as a saddle maker with the ninth and tenth Cavalry Regiments before being reassigned to the 1700th Engineer Combat Battalion. Vallet and his outfit worked to construct and deconstruct bridges across the Rhine River in Europe. After the war, Vallet returned home and was discharged with the rank of Sergeant.
LSU's Campbell and Perkins Named to Walter Camp Preseason All-America Team
BATON ROUGE – A pair of LSU juniors – Will Campbell and Harold Perkins – have been named to the Walter Camp Preseason All-America Team, the organization announced on Monday. Campbell, a two-year starter at left tackle, earned first-team recognition, while Perkins was selected to the second...
2024 Tulane Football Prediction & Preview With Betting Odds, Schedule, Key Returners & Outlook
There’s little argument against the notion that Tulane has been one of the best Group of Five programs in recent years. The Green Wave have been to the AAC Championship the past two seasons, winning it in 2022 before also securing a victory in the Cotton Bowl. But they...
Bell Selected to Serve on the 2024-25 NAIA Athletics Directors Association Board of Directors
CLEVELAND – Dr. Linda Bell has been selected to serve on the the NAIA Athletics Directors Association (NAIA-ADA) Board of Directors for the 2024-25 membership year. " I am excite to serve on the NAIA-ADA Board of Directors. I look forward to this opportunity as a servant leader and work alongside other distinguished Athletic Directors."
Tickets on sale for NOLA Gold's historic first-ever playoff game
METAIRIE, La. — Fans of the NOLA Gold have been waiting seven seasons for postseason play, and on Sunday, July 21, the wait is finally over. Tickets for the team's first-ever playoff game are on sale as the Gold host the Chicago Hounds in the Major League Rugby Eastern Conference semifinal matchup.
Letters: University District should shine, and not just for Super Bowl
The University District in Carrollton is one of the most visited areas of Uptown by tourists and locals alike. It is the home of one of the city’s largest employers, Tulane University. Its architecture and tree canopy have been the subject and setting for many books and other works of art. Areas of Carrollton have been designated a bird sanctuary. But its small-town feel and its people — relaxed, good-natured with a deep sense of community — are its main attractions.
New Orleans Pussyfooters: Blush Ball
It was a sea of pink and orange in Generations Hall when the New Orleans Pussyfooters gathered to host its annual Blush Ball on Jan. 19. This group of 100-plus women, wearing their signature corsets and other creative flourishes, were joined by family and friends for an evening, themed “Ladies First…The Pussyfooters Celebrate 50 Years of Women in Hip Hop,” to celebrate and to raise funds for an important cause.
New soccer coach at Ben Franklin and more area school news
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN HIGH: Chase Bagwill has been named head coach of the boys’ soccer team. Bagwill, a 2008 Jesuit alumnus, served as coach of Franklin’s JV boys’ soccer team and assistant varsity coach last year, when BFHS made it to the state championship. Bagwill replaces former head coach Joe Roberts.
Tulane offensive line brings significant experience, expectations into 2024 season
At every level of football, the offensive line is the most challenging position to play. I have tried to stress this in articles I’ve written over the years. Not everyone can do it. It is a learned position, not one that comes naturally. Effort is vital. It is the least understood position by the viewer. The player on the offensive line must play with controlled aggression. It is the most disciplined position on the field. There are no positive game stats recorded for it.
Canal Street Chronicles welcomes new writer
Hello! My name is Shawn Offord, and I am a 22-year-old mass communications major from Opelousas, Louisiana, currently a senior at The University of Louisiana at Lafayette. I can’t wait to start contributing to Canal Street Chronicles, writing about my favorite sports team the New Orleans Saints. I have...
Justin Schemmel named Chief Operating Officer for Tulane Athletics
NEW ORLEANS – Tulane’s Ben Weiner Director of Athletics Chair David Harris announced that Justin Schemmel is the Green Wave’s Deputy Athletics Director and Chief Operating Officer on Monday. Schemmel, a product of Eden Prairie, MN, will serve as the Olive and Blue’s sport administrator for football,...
A Taste of Americana With A Red, White, And Blue July 2-7 Saints Homestand
ST. PAUL, MN (July 1, 2024) - It’s not a conspiracy theory that showing up to St. Paul Saints games will guarantee you a fun and entertaining time. Nothing screams America like the National Pastime. The Saints have done an incredible job defending their diamond this season and will look to continue that trend during the July 2-7 homestand.
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