News sports 2008-04-25 Andanh.com

Saints talk trades ahead of draft
Heading into the 2008 NFL Draft there is news out of New Orleans that the Saints are looking to climb up the list. The Saints are rumored to be offering around left tackle Jamaal Brown in order to move up into the top three picks in the first round.

Former Tiger Arnold hoping for selection
As NFL teams prepare to take in their future players, the talent in the draft waits around to hear their cell phones ring. One former Tiger is on the outside looking in. All Will Arnold wants and needs is a team to take a shot on him.

Top prep gymnasts in BR for state meet

CHSPC, False River hire football coaches

LSU track No. 1 in both polls

LSU gymnastics makes history
Thursday was a banner day for the LSU gymnastics program as D.D. Breaux and her squad finally broke through to reach the Super Six.

Board gives Bertman good-bye
There was an impromptu goodbye for Skip Bertman Thursday at the LSU Board of Supervisors meeting. Bertman was on hand for the approval of contracts for Les Miles and incoming basketball coach Trent Johnson, along with one for the next athletic director, Joe Alleva.

LSU earns first Super Six berth

Dubois: Flagging an error of omission

Morgan reaffirms LSU commitment

LSU softball shuts out UL-Monroe

University rips Welsh

Prep Report

Northside wins girls, boys titles

Plaquemine upsets Notre Dame

Triple in the field

Area teams ready for playoffs

Prep softball: Confidence, focus, intensity, calm key to winning it all Fri, 25 Apr 2008 05:57:00 EST
Our area is full of softball coaches who have experienced the thrilling atmosphere at state tournaments.

ULM baseball won't overlook Florida International Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:00:00 EST
Despite an unimpressive 14-29 overall record and 6-12 Sun Belt mark, Florida International will have ULM's full respect this weekend.

NFL DRAFT PREVIEW: Grambling's Clyde Edwards hoping to catch on Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:33:00 EST
GRAMBLING — Clyde Edwards leaves Grambling State with an armful of receiving records — and a markedly improved 40 times.

NFL DRAFT PREVIEW: Tech's Dillard has perhaps the best shot Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:34:00 EST
Mark Dillard, ranked No. 53 among safeties by Raceland-based talent scout Mike Detillier, appears to be Louisiana Tech's best NFL Draft Day bet.

Tech baseball returns to WAC play vs. Hawaii Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:45:00 EST
RUSTON — After putting together one of its best offensive performances of the season on Wednesday night, Louisiana Tech will try to build on that momentum this weekend as Western Athletic Conference foe Hawaii comes to town for a four-game series. Game times are set for 6 tonight, a 1 p.m. doubleheader on Saturday and a 1 p.m. single game on Sunday.

NFL DRAFT PREVIEW: Perception of LSU's Hester could affect draft selection Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:45:00 EST
When NFL Network draft analyst Mike Mayock sees LSU's Jacob Hester, he sees a player who could play for 10 years in the NFL.

LSU football notes: West Monroe's Shomari Clemons remains suspended Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:37:00 EST
BATON ROUGE - A new NCAA rule barring college football head coaches from visiting high schools during the spring is making rule-abiding coaches pay for the sins of others, LSU coach Les Miles said Wednesday.

College spring sports roundup: Tech softball faces final regular season WAC tilt against red-hot Nev Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:48:00 EST
RENO, Nevada — Louisiana Tech is riding a season-best five game winning streak heading into this weekend's final Western Athletic Conference series. However, the Lady Techsters (29-23, 7-7 WAC) will be facing arguably the hottest and best team in the WAC in Nevada, which sits atop the current standings in a league that boasts three Top 25 programs.

2008 prep track and field leaders Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:17:00 EST
A list of the top area performances in track and field this season

Demons open key series tonight Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:34:00 EST
With four weekends remaining in the Southland Conference baseball season, a lot of scoreboard watching and standings maneuvering will be expected of the eight teams vying to qualify for the postseason tournament in Huntsville.

Freshman Castellano leads 17-0 rout Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:07:00 EST
Evangel's Connor Castellano feels lucky to be part of the team.

Calvary cruises to big win over J-Hodge Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:07:00 EST
Calvary claimed the 2007 Class 1A baseball championship and took a step closer to adding another state crown on Thursday.

Panel OKs new LSU contracts Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:43:00 EST
LSU football coach Les Miles' newly amended contract that will make him the third-highest paid college coach in the nation at $3.751 million a year was approved by the Athletic Committee of the LSU Board of Supervisors on Thursday.

Softball title chase begins Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:09:00 EST
Byrd High School's softball team owns a pair of victories over Ruston High School this season.

Prep track and field combined regional results (I-5A, I-4A, I-3A, I-2A, I-A, I-C) Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:00:00 EST
Results of area track and field regional meets

Arkansas angler takes lead in Central Open Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:04:00 EST
Arkansas angler Billy McCaghren Jr. weighed in 21 pounds, 4 ounces to lead after the first day of the Bassmaster Central Open on the Red River.

Rested Moore shares lead at Nelson Fri, 25 Apr 2008 07:59:00 EST
The first player since Tiger Woods to skip Q-school and go straight from college to the PGA Tour is a first-round leader for the first time.

Dawson ready for anything Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:44:00 EST
Calvin Dawson says he's on the mend from neck surgery and confident he'll get his shot at an NFL job.

Class of Acadiana: High school softball has a different look this year Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:04:00 EST
There's a different look to the Acadiana area's elite class of softball teams in 2008.

Cajuns finish sweep of No. Texas Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:04:00 EST
After getting one-hit by both Donna Bourgeois and Ashley Brignac in a pair of mercy-rule losses Wednesday, North Texas softball coach T.J. Hubbard pointed out the obvious about UL's pitching duo.

LSU approves major contracts Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:09:00 EST
BATON ROUGE - The newly amended contract for LSU football coach Les Miles, which makes him the third-highest paid college coach in the nation at $3.751 million a year, was approved by the Athletic

Sun Belt draft outlook Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:10:00 EST
The story of Troy cornerback Leodis McKelvin teaches an important lesson to all the overlooked football players coming out of high school.

UL hosts critical weekend SBC series with Troy Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:11:00 EST
A roller-coaster season for UL's baseball team took another downward swing earlier this week.

Rebels strike first, Bears face must-win Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:10:00 EST
CARENCRO - Pineville took a big step toward securing the final guaranteed playoff spot from District 4-5A on Thursday with a 10-0 win over Carencro at Carencro.

Vikings sweep in 4A Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:11:00 EST
You know what they say about titles - once you've won one, you want one more.

Crusaders' season ends with 7-2 loss Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:05:00 EST
OPELOUSAS -Let's just say the Loyola Prep Flyers' 20-15 record was a bit deceiving.

Prep Track Results Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:09:00 EST
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