The New Orleans Pelicans after making a number of moves to help strengthen its back court has
addressed the front court, signing seven-foot center Jeff Withey. Per club policy, details of
the contract, were not released. Withey, who starred for the Kansas Jayhawks, performed for
the Pels in the Summer League, averaging 1.5 blocks per contest. Withey finished his
collegiate career as the Big 12 All-Time shot blocker with 312 rejections, which should enable
him to help control the lane for the Pelicans.
Withey was named the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year in his junior and senior seasons.
Withey was tabbed as the 39th overall pick by the Portland Trailblazers in the June NBA draft
and was acquired July 10th from the Blazers along with Tyreke Evans from Sacramento in a
3-team trade with New Orleans giving up popular players guard Greivis Vasquez and center Robin
Lopez.
Pelicans' players Anthony Davis, Tyreke Evans and Austin Rivers have been named 2014 NBA
All-Star Ambassadors and will serve as spokespersons for the 22nd annual NBA All-Star
event in New Orleans at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Feb. 13-16.
Davis said, "NBA All-Star Jam Session is the most exciting fan event of the year."
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Slidell High Tigers QB Club golf
The Slidell High School Tigers' Quarterback Club golf tournament took place Friday at Pinewood
Country Club in Slidell with a total of 68 golfers participating. Pinewood golf pro James
Leitz said it was one of the largest fields in recent history.
Teams competed in a four-person scramble format. The winning team, which shot a gross score of
60, included David Hildebrandt, Lou Thomas, Dave Kaufman and Jim Little. The runner-up team just
one shot back, featured Joey and Jason Galey along with Cliff and Mark Dyer. The third place
team came in with a 62 gross score, just two shots off the pace, comprised of Bob Lackey,
Nicholas Ray, Steve Politte and Gary Tabor.
Country Club in Slidell with a total of 68 golfers participating. Pinewood golf pro James
Leitz said it was one of the largest fields in recent history.
Teams competed in a four-person scramble format. The winning team, which shot a gross score of
60, included David Hildebrandt, Lou Thomas, Dave Kaufman and Jim Little. The runner-up team just
one shot back, featured Joey and Jason Galey along with Cliff and Mark Dyer. The third place
team came in with a 62 gross score, just two shots off the pace, comprised of Bob Lackey,
Nicholas Ray, Steve Politte and Gary Tabor.
Saints Black & Gold Scrimmage
The New Orleans Saints have announced the Black and Gold Scrimmage is set for this Saturday morning and takes place from 8:50 to 11 at the club's practice facility in Metairie. Saturday morning's scrimmage is open to the public with no admission fee. The gates open at 8 o'clock.
The Saints will have another Toon at the wide receiver position in addition to second-year
player Nick Toon as the team signed Tim Toon. The newest Toon, will wear jersey No. 19, the
number formerly worn by LSU Tiger receiver Deverey Henderson.
Following Tuesday's practice head coach Sean Payton said linebacker Curtis Lofton sat out
with a bad back, but the coach said he will be fine. Payton also said wide receiver Marques
Colston is progressing with his foot injury.
The Saints will have another Toon at the wide receiver position in addition to second-year
player Nick Toon as the team signed Tim Toon. The newest Toon, will wear jersey No. 19, the
number formerly worn by LSU Tiger receiver Deverey Henderson.
Following Tuesday's practice head coach Sean Payton said linebacker Curtis Lofton sat out
with a bad back, but the coach said he will be fine. Payton also said wide receiver Marques
Colston is progressing with his foot injury.
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Second annual Covington High Golf Tournament
The Second annual Darryl Graham/Alan Heisser Golf Tournament took place yesterday at Beau
Chene Country Club in Mandeville. Lions' athletic director and golf coach Darryl Graham said it
was a nice tournament and it went well as they were able to raise funds for a good cause with the
proceeds going to the CHS Athletic Departments. Graham said, "It got a little warm towards the end,
but that always happens this time of the year."
Graham thanked all of the Lions' coaches and other volunteers for their tremendous support
along with the generous sponsors, who helped make the tournament a success again this year.
Graham also remembered to thank his wife, Gina, his unofficial secretary, who helps keep coach on track, making sure everything gets done prior to and during the annual tournament.
Nineteen teams competed in the four-man scramble tourney. The team of Kevin Burns, Keith Burns, Eric Davis and Norman Graham, coach Graham's brother, captured the tournament title after being declared the winners using the tie breaker rule with the score on the back nine being used to determine the winner.
The victors fired a 12-under 60, tying with the team, composed of Darryl Graham and his three
sons, Brad, Duane and Josh. The victors shot 30 on the back nine, while the runner-up came in at
31 with Beau Chene Country Club golf pro Fred Schroeder and assistant golf pro Andy Smith
using the tie breaker to name the first place team. The annual Covington High Golf tourney,
which takes place the final Monday in July, also featured two longest drive competitions won by
Ryan Core and Chris Hnatyshyn, while Jay Caserta and Jordan Ricks won the closest to the hole
contests.
Chene Country Club in Mandeville. Lions' athletic director and golf coach Darryl Graham said it
was a nice tournament and it went well as they were able to raise funds for a good cause with the
proceeds going to the CHS Athletic Departments. Graham said, "It got a little warm towards the end,
but that always happens this time of the year."
Graham thanked all of the Lions' coaches and other volunteers for their tremendous support
along with the generous sponsors, who helped make the tournament a success again this year.
Graham also remembered to thank his wife, Gina, his unofficial secretary, who helps keep coach on track, making sure everything gets done prior to and during the annual tournament.
Nineteen teams competed in the four-man scramble tourney. The team of Kevin Burns, Keith Burns, Eric Davis and Norman Graham, coach Graham's brother, captured the tournament title after being declared the winners using the tie breaker rule with the score on the back nine being used to determine the winner.
The victors fired a 12-under 60, tying with the team, composed of Darryl Graham and his three
sons, Brad, Duane and Josh. The victors shot 30 on the back nine, while the runner-up came in at
31 with Beau Chene Country Club golf pro Fred Schroeder and assistant golf pro Andy Smith
using the tie breaker to name the first place team. The annual Covington High Golf tourney,
which takes place the final Monday in July, also featured two longest drive competitions won by
Ryan Core and Chris Hnatyshyn, while Jay Caserta and Jordan Ricks won the closest to the hole
contests.
Saints linebacker Martez Wilson injured
Injuries usually play a big part during the course of the NFL preseason and rugged 16-game
regular season and through the playoffs. The New Orleans Saints got bit by the injury bug
yesterday with linebacker Martez Wilson going out at yesterday's practice after injuring his
left elbow. The Saints' backer is expected to miss two to four weeks according to league
sources. Wilson, who is being counted on to be a key part of new defensive coordinator Rob Ryan's
3-4 scheme will miss crucial time early in training camp. Wilson should be back in time for the start of
the regular season as the Saints kick things off Sept. 8, hosting the Dirty Birds from Atlanta.
The Saints are already without the services of linebacker Victor Butler, who tore an ACL during
organized team activities. The old adage of next man up is true and it will be interesting to
see, who can do that at the key linebacker position. Could it be former defensive end Will
Smith, who has transitioned to linebacker?
regular season and through the playoffs. The New Orleans Saints got bit by the injury bug
yesterday with linebacker Martez Wilson going out at yesterday's practice after injuring his
left elbow. The Saints' backer is expected to miss two to four weeks according to league
sources. Wilson, who is being counted on to be a key part of new defensive coordinator Rob Ryan's
3-4 scheme will miss crucial time early in training camp. Wilson should be back in time for the start of
the regular season as the Saints kick things off Sept. 8, hosting the Dirty Birds from Atlanta.
The Saints are already without the services of linebacker Victor Butler, who tore an ACL during
organized team activities. The old adage of next man up is true and it will be interesting to
see, who can do that at the key linebacker position. Could it be former defensive end Will
Smith, who has transitioned to linebacker?
Monday, July 29, 2013
SLU's Coaches' Caravan visits Amite
The SLU Coaches' Caravan continues its 2013 tour tonight in Amite with an appearance at the city chamber at 101 S. E. Central Avenue, sponsored by the Alumni Association. Various Lions' coaches will be on hand to meet and greet fans to talk about their upcoming seasons. The event takes place from 6-8 p.m. Its the third stop on the tour and it culminates tomorrow night in Baton Rouge at Ralph and Kacoo's so there are a couple more opportunities to mingle with some of the Lions' coaches and SLU faithful. The Lions' football team opens the regular season Aug. 29, which is a Thursday, hosting Southeast Missouri.
LSU Soccer No. 1 SEC recruiting class
LSU's soccer team is excited about the upcoming season and rightly so following their outstanding 2013 recruiting class, which features five, highly regarded international players. The editorial staff at www.AllWhiteKit.com ranked the Tigers as the No. 1 ranked Class in the Southeastern Conference and the No. 14-ranked class in the NCAA. The Tigers' preseason training camp begins Aug. 6. Each of LSU's international recruits joins the program with a wealth of starting experience for their respective countries at the FIFA Women's World Cup at the Under-17 and Under-20 levels, which should bode well for helping them make an early impact for the Lady Tigers.
Junior transfer Natalia Gomez-Junco from Monterey, Mexico, enrolled back in January amd four incoming freshmen will join the team including striker Summer Clarke from Canada along with attacking mid-fielder Emma Fletcher and center back Rebecca Pongetti also from Canada joining New Zealand's left back Megan Lee.
LSU head coach Brian Lee said, "We're excited to have this kind of momentum on our side as we get ready to open the preseason training in the coming weeks. We expect this to be as competitive a preseason camp as we have ever had with this level of talent joining our program ahead of the fall season," Lee added. Lee went on to say, "This class of recruits will be a great complement to the talent we have returning from last year's squad."
LSU finished 9-8-4 last year, going 5-6-2 in SEC play.
Junior transfer Natalia Gomez-Junco from Monterey, Mexico, enrolled back in January amd four incoming freshmen will join the team including striker Summer Clarke from Canada along with attacking mid-fielder Emma Fletcher and center back Rebecca Pongetti also from Canada joining New Zealand's left back Megan Lee.
LSU head coach Brian Lee said, "We're excited to have this kind of momentum on our side as we get ready to open the preseason training in the coming weeks. We expect this to be as competitive a preseason camp as we have ever had with this level of talent joining our program ahead of the fall season," Lee added. Lee went on to say, "This class of recruits will be a great complement to the talent we have returning from last year's squad."
LSU finished 9-8-4 last year, going 5-6-2 in SEC play.
Friday, July 26, 2013
Saints Gearing Up
NFL teams including our beloved New Orleans Saints are gearing up in training camp as the Black and Gold fan base anxiously awaits the start of the season still with a lingering, bitter taste in their mouths. The fans had to endure a disappointing, frustrating 7-9 season last year. Head coach Sean Payton is back at the helm and new defensive coordinator Rob Ryan is in the fold, working on retooling the Saints' porous defense, which had the dubious distinction of allowing the most yardage ever in NFL history. The Saints open the preseason Friday Aug. 9th, hosting the Kansas City Chiefs in the Mercedes-Benz Super Dome followed by another home tilt hosting the Oakland Raiders Aug. 16. The Saints close out the preseason with two road games against the Houston Texans and Miami Dolphins before kicking off the regular season Sunday September 8, hosting the arch-rival, Dirty Birds from Atlanta.
Chris Duhon Stand Tall Foundation
NBA player Chris Duhon, a 2000 honors graduate of Salmen High, and the Stand Tall Foundation
annually awards five $5,000 scholarships to graduating seniors in St. Tammany Parish Public
Schools. This year's recipients, which were previously announced, include Giselle Callahan
and Desiree Nicole Williams both of Covington High School along with Leslie Malcom Blades of
Lakeshore High, Jacob Daniel McKay from Mandeville High and Christopher Michael Milligan
representing Slidell High.
This year's recipients will be honored at the annual scholarship dinner, which takes place
tonight at the Northshore Harbor Center in Slidell beginning at 7 o'clock. The keynote
speaker is 2010 Stand Tall Scholar Mary Zar. In 2010, Mary became the first person in her family
to graduate from high school and is currently on pace to graduate from Southeastern Louisiana
University in May of next year, with a degree in Criminal Justice and a minor in Psychology.
annually awards five $5,000 scholarships to graduating seniors in St. Tammany Parish Public
Schools. This year's recipients, which were previously announced, include Giselle Callahan
and Desiree Nicole Williams both of Covington High School along with Leslie Malcom Blades of
Lakeshore High, Jacob Daniel McKay from Mandeville High and Christopher Michael Milligan
representing Slidell High.
This year's recipients will be honored at the annual scholarship dinner, which takes place
tonight at the Northshore Harbor Center in Slidell beginning at 7 o'clock. The keynote
speaker is 2010 Stand Tall Scholar Mary Zar. In 2010, Mary became the first person in her family
to graduate from high school and is currently on pace to graduate from Southeastern Louisiana
University in May of next year, with a degree in Criminal Justice and a minor in Psychology.
SLU Coaches' Caravan visits Mandeville
The SLU Coaches' Caravan made a stop in Mandeville last night at the historic Lakehouse
on Lakeshore Drive. It was the second stop on the tour sponsored by the Southeastern Alumni
Association. A number of Lions' head coaches were in attendance included second-year head
football coach Ron Roberts with each coach giving a perspective and preview of their teams.
It was a large gathering of Lions' alumni and fans, who were entertained by each of the
coaches enthusiasm for their programs and the university itself.
Interim athletics director Jay Artigues, the Lions' former baseball coach, who is the
school's 15th AD, was the first to speak to the gathering and asked everybody to "Lion Up" a
phrase, which is gathering speed among the school's programs and fan base.
The Lions' football team begins fall practice Aug. 1 and kicks off the season Aug. 29, a
Thursday night at Strawberry Stadium, hosting Southeast Missouri.
Yesterday the 2013 College Sports Madness preseason All-Southland Conference team was
announced. Lions' senior O-lineman Gasten Gabriel was tabbed as a first-teamer with four
Lions being selected for the second team. Those four included tight end Jeremy Meyers, kick
returner Xavier Roberson, linebacker Kaleb Muse and defensive back Todd Washington. Four players
were also named to the third team, which included linebackers Cqulin Hubert and Drew Misita along with DB Tyler Stoddard and offensive lineman Marshall Paris.
College Sports Madness also recognized Southeastern in its annual FCS preview ranking the Lions at No. 39 overall and fourth in the Southland Conference.
on Lakeshore Drive. It was the second stop on the tour sponsored by the Southeastern Alumni
Association. A number of Lions' head coaches were in attendance included second-year head
football coach Ron Roberts with each coach giving a perspective and preview of their teams.
It was a large gathering of Lions' alumni and fans, who were entertained by each of the
coaches enthusiasm for their programs and the university itself.
Interim athletics director Jay Artigues, the Lions' former baseball coach, who is the
school's 15th AD, was the first to speak to the gathering and asked everybody to "Lion Up" a
phrase, which is gathering speed among the school's programs and fan base.
The Lions' football team begins fall practice Aug. 1 and kicks off the season Aug. 29, a
Thursday night at Strawberry Stadium, hosting Southeast Missouri.
Yesterday the 2013 College Sports Madness preseason All-Southland Conference team was
announced. Lions' senior O-lineman Gasten Gabriel was tabbed as a first-teamer with four
Lions being selected for the second team. Those four included tight end Jeremy Meyers, kick
returner Xavier Roberson, linebacker Kaleb Muse and defensive back Todd Washington. Four players
were also named to the third team, which included linebackers Cqulin Hubert and Drew Misita along with DB Tyler Stoddard and offensive lineman Marshall Paris.
College Sports Madness also recognized Southeastern in its annual FCS preview ranking the Lions at No. 39 overall and fourth in the Southland Conference.
SLU Coaches' Caravan in Mandeville
Jay Artigues, Ron Roberts, Pete Langlois, Matt Riser represented Southeastern at their Coaches' Caravan in Mandeville July 25.
Ron Roberts telling our Mike Pervel that he is excited about the upcoming football season. The coach said the team has more depth and they are bigger, stronger and faster than last year.
Thursday, July 25, 2013
SLU football to air on Kajun 107.1
The collegiate football season is right around the corner and the Southeastern Louisiana
University Lions report to fall camp Aug. 1st with a number of St. Tammany Parish and other
local products on the roster. Our sister station Kajun 107.1 in Hammond has announced that it
will be broadcasting all of the upcoming SLU Lions' games this season. Kajun will also be
carrying the Ron Roberts Coaches show broadcast on Monday nights at Tope La catering in downtown
Hammond. Kajun will also take part in the tailgating process interacting with the Lions' fans for home game festivities at Strawberry Stadium.
Head coach Ron Roberts heads into his second season as the Lions posted a 5-2 Southland Conference record last season and finished 5-6 overall.
Coach Roberts along with other Lions' coaches from various sports will be in Mandeville tonight for the second stop on the Coaches' Caravan, sponsored by the Southeastern Alumni Association. Tonight's event takes place at the Lakehouse located at 2025 Lakeshore Drive, from 6-8 p.m. It's a great opportunity to stop by and meet the Lions' coaches as they preview their programs. For more info you can contact the
Southeastern Alumni Association at 549-2150.
Meanwhile, the Southland Conference Football Media Day took place yesterday in Lake Charles.
SLU's Lions are picked to finish fourth and fifth in the conference announced by the league's sports information directors and head coaches, respectively.
Sam Houston State, the two-time national runner up, was named as the majority choice to capture
the Southland Conference title by both the league's head coaches and SID's. Central Arkansas and the McNeese State Cowboys are picked behind the Bearkats in both polls.
Lions' coach Roberts talked about his team, saying "the biggest thing we need to do is take
care of the little things and take the next step as a football team and that starts with
accountability and being more consistent."
University Lions report to fall camp Aug. 1st with a number of St. Tammany Parish and other
local products on the roster. Our sister station Kajun 107.1 in Hammond has announced that it
will be broadcasting all of the upcoming SLU Lions' games this season. Kajun will also be
carrying the Ron Roberts Coaches show broadcast on Monday nights at Tope La catering in downtown
Hammond. Kajun will also take part in the tailgating process interacting with the Lions' fans for home game festivities at Strawberry Stadium.
Head coach Ron Roberts heads into his second season as the Lions posted a 5-2 Southland Conference record last season and finished 5-6 overall.
Coach Roberts along with other Lions' coaches from various sports will be in Mandeville tonight for the second stop on the Coaches' Caravan, sponsored by the Southeastern Alumni Association. Tonight's event takes place at the Lakehouse located at 2025 Lakeshore Drive, from 6-8 p.m. It's a great opportunity to stop by and meet the Lions' coaches as they preview their programs. For more info you can contact the
Southeastern Alumni Association at 549-2150.
Meanwhile, the Southland Conference Football Media Day took place yesterday in Lake Charles.
SLU's Lions are picked to finish fourth and fifth in the conference announced by the league's sports information directors and head coaches, respectively.
Sam Houston State, the two-time national runner up, was named as the majority choice to capture
the Southland Conference title by both the league's head coaches and SID's. Central Arkansas and the McNeese State Cowboys are picked behind the Bearkats in both polls.
Lions' coach Roberts talked about his team, saying "the biggest thing we need to do is take
care of the little things and take the next step as a football team and that starts with
accountability and being more consistent."
Friday, July 12, 2013
Monday, July 8, 2013
Salmen and Ochsner first on board for Rachel's Challenge program
When Principal Terri Wortman learned of a local group's efforts to bring
Rachel's Challenge to all St. Tammany Parish Schools, she was quick to
request a presentation at Salmen High School. The administrator already was
familiar with the program, which utilizes student empowering techniques and
strategies designed to combat bullying and allay feelings of isolation and
despair by creating cultures of kindness and compassion, and she felt
strongly that her students would benefit from the offering.
Equally enthusiastic was Ochsner Medical Center - North Shore's Chief
Executive Officer, Polly Davenport, who pledged the hospital's support
toward the initiative.
The Rachel's Challenge programs are based on the writings and life of 17
year-old Rachel Scott who was the first student killed at Columbine High
School in 1999. Rachel left a legacy of reaching out to those who were
different, who were picked on by others, or who were new at her school.
While the program already has been presented in a handful of St. Tammany
Parish schools, the Rachel's Challenge in St. Tammany team is working to
bring its powerful message to every school in the Parish. The group includes
Jane Alford, Kim Bergeron, Cheri Carter, Debbie Crouch, Ron Davis, Vicky
Magas, Sharron Newton and Wynn Williams, working in partnership with St.
Tammany Parish School Board, Rotary Club of Slidell and Rotary Club of
Slidell Northshore.
In order to participate, each school must agree to provide half of the
program costs, with the balance funded by corporate sponsors and private
donors. The commitments from Salmen and Oschner are making it possible to
host the program in early fall. As additional funding becomes available, the
offerings will expand to include additional schools.
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