SLU hosts Nicholls State; coach Ron Roberts a finalist

SLU head coach Ron Roberts named finalist for Eddie Robinson Award. Photo by Randy Bergeron.

Southeastern Louisiana University puts their eight-game winning streak on the line tonight hosting the 4-7 Nicholls State Colonels in the River Bell Classic at Strawberry Stadium as the Lions recognize their 15 seniors on Senior Day.  The seniors will be recognized 30 minutes prior to tonight's 6 o'clock kick off.
SLU 9-2 and 6-0 in the Southland Conference can win the outright conference title with a victory
over Nicholls State.
Lions' second-year head coach Ron Roberts, who recently signed a contract extension through the
2016 season, is a finalist for the Eddie Robinson Award, announced by the Sports Network. The award is named for the late legendary Grambling coach and is presented to the top coach in the Football Championship Subdivision. The winner will be announced at the Sports Network FCS Awards Banquet and Presentation to be held Dec. 16 in Philadelphia.
Lions' season ticket holders can reserve tickets for home playoff games starting today. Season ticket holders can reserve playoff tickets by contacting Southeastern Athletics Ticket Office at 985 549-5466 or by visiting the ticket office at Dugas Center from 8 to 4:30.