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Da Boot Sports 7/23/2024 By: Terrill J. Weil BATON ROUGE, LA - The 2024 LSU football season is 39 days away. After finishing 10-3 last season the Tigers will look to take the next step into college football elite status. There are a few questions that will need to be answered in 2024. Can the LSU offense remain explosive with Garrett Nussmeier at the helm? Can the Tigers generate an effective, reliable running attack? Can the special team's return game finally begin to make a difference after three seasons of nonexistence? Then there's the biggest question of them all, can new defensive coordinator Blake Baker return the roar to the Fighting Tigers' defense? If the Tigers can stay healthy and enjoys some football fortune, I'm very optimistic that this team will do the LSU faithful proud with a very exciting and successful season. Below are my game by game predictions for the 2024 season. Sept. 1 USC The Tigers start the season with a nationally televised, neutral sight contest against the USC Trojans at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nev. Look for the LSU offense to click nicely against an average at best USC defense and a much improved LSU defense will play well against a USC offense that lacks experience at key positions. After a competitive first half, the Tigers pull away for a 35-20 victory to start the season 1-0. Sept. 7 NICHOLLS LSU returns home to begin the 100 years celebration of Tiger Stadium with a complete massacre of the Colonels. The Tigers dominate Nicholls with several second team players receiving valuable playing time in the second half as the Bayou Bengals win this one big, as they should, 72-10. Sept. 14 @ SOUTH CAROLINA The 2-0 Tigers go on the road for their first SEC game of the young season. After a slow start LSU takes down the Gamecocks, 31-17 to improve to 3-0 overall and 1-0 in the conference. Sept. 21 UCLA LSU returns home to do battle with UCLA in Tiger Stadium. The Tigers offense explodes against a weak and struggling Bruins defense for a 45-21 victory. Sept. 28 SOUTH ALABAMA The Jaguars of South Alabama come to Death Valley to face a red hot LSU squad. The Tigers waste little time jumping on their opponent and cruise to a 63-3 win. Oct. 12 OLE MISS In perhaps the biggest game of the season, an undefeated Ole Miss team comes to Baton Rouge to take on the 5-0 Bayou Bengals in a top ten matchup. The game is an exciting shootout, but very similar to last season, the LSU defense can't find an answer to the Rebels explosive offensive attack, falling in a close nail biter, 42-38. Oct. 19 @ ARKANSAS The Tigers bounce back on the road against a struggling Arkansas team with a 31-13 victory. With the win LSU improves to 6-1 overall and 2-1 in SEC play. Oct. 26 @ TEXAS A&M LSU's next big challenge will be on the road in College Station against a tough Texas A&M team. The Tigers defense makes the big play when needed to win a close one, 31-27. Nov. 9 ALABAMA The Tigers take on the Crimson Tide in Tiger Stadium. LSU wins game one of the post Nick Saban era in front of an electric crowd on a fun Saturday night, 28-24. The Tigers now sit at 8-1 overall and 4-1 in the SEC. Nov. 16 @ FLORIDA LSU travels to Gainesville to face a Florida team that is struggling and on the brink of firing their head coach. Nussmeier has a field day against the Gators defense as the Tigers win, 38-24. Nov. 23 VANDERBILT The Tigers returned home to dismantle Vanderbilt 52-13 to improve their record to 10-1 / 6-1. Nov. 30 OKLAHOMA The Sooners come into Tiger Stadium with LSU needing to win to advance to the SEC Championship Game and defeats the Tigers 38-35 in overtime. LSU finishes the regular season, 10-2 but just misses out on a trip to Atlanta to rematch Ole Miss. Ole Miss and Texas play in Atlanta for the conference title, but the Tigers do qualify for the new NCAA 12 team playoffs and host a first round contest. John 14:6 - "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (Accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior) *John 3;16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. A huge Thank You to Cardio Health Solutions owned by Ron Sancho for sponsoring and believing in our publication! CARDIO HEALTH SOLUTIONS The company who cares for your heart and what your heart cares for!! Cardio Health Solutions (CHS) utilizes PET and CPET technology to detect all forms of cardiovascular disease even in its earliest stage. We also provide financing, support, and management services to practices interested in exploring the functional capacity of their patients through detection and ancillary imaging. GEAUX to https://www.cardiohealthsolutions.net/ for more information, or cal 1-800-578-0654 DA BOOT SPORTS SUPPORTS AUTISM SPEAKS
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Da Boot Sports 7/15/2024 By: Terrill J. Weil DALLAS, TX - Brian Kelly was the first head coach to speak and kickoff the 2024 Media Days schedule. LSU will look to improve on last season's 10-3 record. The Tigers will kickoff the 2024 season on Sunday September 1, against USC in Las Vegas. Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier, Linebacker Harold Perkins and Tight End Mason Taylor joined Brian Kelly in Dallas for the Media Day press conference. Videos of LSU's SEC Media Day is posted below... John 14:6 - "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (Accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior) *John 3;16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. A huge Thank You to Cardio Health Solutions owned by Ron Sancho for sponsoring and believing in our publication! CARDIO HEALTH SOLUTIONS The company who cares for your heart and what your heart cares for!! Cardio Health Solutions (CHS) utilizes PET and CPET technology to detect all forms of cardiovascular disease even in its earliest stage. We also provide financing, support, and management services to practices interested in exploring the functional capacity of their patients through detection and ancillary imaging. GEAUX to https://www.cardiohealthsolutions.net/ for more information, or call 1-800-578-0654 DA BOOT SPORTS SUPPORTS AUTISM SPEAKSDa Boot Sports 7/13/2024 Courtesy of: Sports Illustrated By: Zack Nagy Brian Kelly and the LSU football staff continue rolling on the recruiting trail after landing a commitment from Destrehan (La.) four-star safety Jhase Thomas, he announced on Saturday. The coveted Louisiana native revealed a commitment to the Tigers over Houston, Texas Tech and Colorado, among others. After securing an offer from LSU in June, Thomas wasted no time in committing to the Bayou Bengals after announcing his pledge just weeks later. Secondary coaches Corey Raymond and Jake Olsen add their first defensive back commitment in the 2025 cycle with Thomas now on board. The 2025 stud has become a hot commodity on the recruiting trail as his ranking skyrockets ahead of what many expect to be a huge senior campaign. He recently entered the Top 300 via On3 Sports recruiting rankings while elevating his status to a four-star prospect. Thomas, who has NFL lineage, dominated the camp circuit after an impressive junior season at Destrehan. When he arrived in Baton Rouge for the LSU Elite Camp in June, Kelly and Co. wasted no time in offering the prized safety. “Jhase Thomas was definitely someone that commanded a lot of attention from the LSU staff,” On3 National Scout Cody Bellaire said on The Bengal Tiger Podcast. “When I tell you that this cat was offered directly after testing, he quite literally ran his 40, went to the warm-up area to wait for drills to start, the personnel staff ran the numbers to Brian Kelly. He calls Jhase over and boom, that’s it. Offered, done. Before he even works out. Obviously, one of the big questions they had with him going into this was some of the top end speed, overall athleticism and size.” The 6-foot-1, 175-pounder reportedly logged a pair of 40-yard dashes in the 4.4 range while piecing together an impressive all-around performance during drill work. LSU has developed an efficient Destrehan to Baton Rouge pipeline over the years with the most recent success story coming from Justin Jefferson. Jefferson, who just inked the largest non-quarterback contract in NFL history, took Death Valley by storm during his time in the purple and gold. Now, Thomas looks to be next in line after revealing a commitment to the LSU Tigers with the Louisiana native becoming the 16th pledge in the 2025 cycle. Kelly and the Tigers remain hot on the recruiting trail with Thomas becoming the fourth 2025 commitment to announce a pledge in July. John 14:6 - "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (Accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior) *John 3;16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. A huge Thank You to Cardio Health Solutions owned by Ron Sancho for sponsoring and believing in our publication! CARDIO HEALTH SOLUTIONS The company who cares for your heart and what your heart cares for!! Cardio Health Solutions (CHS) utilizes PET and CPET technology to detect all forms of cardiovascular disease even in its earliest stage. We also provide financing, support, and management services to practices interested in exploring the functional capacity of their patients through detection and ancillary imaging. GEAUX to https://www.cardiohealthsolutions.net/ for more information, or call 1-800-578-0654 DA BOOT SPORTS SUPPORTS AUTISM SPEAKSDa Boot Sports 7/12/2024 By: Terrill J. Weil With the 2024 football season only 50 days away Da Boot Sports thought it would be fun to take a look back at the top plays from last season. Below is a video for your entertainment. GEAUX TIGERS!! John 14:6 - "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (Accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior) *John 3;16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. A huge Thank You to Cardio Health Solutions owned by Ron Sancho for sponsoring and believing in our publication! CARDIO HEALTH SOLUTIONS The company who cares for your heart and what your heart cares for!! Cardio Health Solutions (CHS) utilizes PET and CPET technology to detect all forms of cardiovascular disease even in its earliest stage. We also provide financing, support, and management services to practices interested in exploring the functional capacity of their patients through detection and ancillary imaging. GEAUX to https://www.cardiohealthsolutions.net/ for more information, or call 1-800-578-0654 DA BOOT SPORTS SUPPORTS AUTISM SPEAKSDa Boot Sports 7/11/2024 LSU Sports Communications By: Michael Bonnette BATON ROUGE – LSU fans will experience Tiger Stadium like never before as upgrades to the video boards, ribbon boards, sound system, lights and other amenities will coincide with the 100-year celebration of Death Valley in 2024. As part of the 100 years of Tiger Stadium “It Never Gets Old” celebration, TAF Services Corporation and Bayou Traditions are launching the Give 100 campaign where fans receive commemorative items with a contribution to Bayou Traditions, the Official Collective of LSU Athletics. Financial support to Bayou Traditions through this campaign directly impacts LSU football student-athletes. Starting July 11, 2024, all contributions in support of Bayou Traditions through the Give 100 campaign will receive 4 priority points per $1,000 contributed. These points will count toward your lifetime and philanthropic point totals. For a $100 gift, fans will receive an exclusive 11” x 14” 100 Years of Tiger Stadium print by renowned artist Becky Fos. With a $250 gift, fans will receive the exclusive Tiger Stadium Becky Fos print along with a commemorative ticket and lapel pin – displaying the Ole Miss game on October 12 - in a decorative display ticket box. A $500 gift includes the exclusive Brian Kelly-signed Tiger Stadium Becky Fos print (while supplies last), along with the commemorative ticket, lapel pin, and display box. To support the Give 100 campaign, find out more information, and to view the commemorative items included in this initiative impacting LSU football student-athletes: www.lsutaf.org/give100. John 14:6 - "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (Accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior) *John 3;16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. A huge Thank You to Cardio Health Solutions owned by Ron Sancho for sponsoring and believing in our publication! CARDIO HEALTH SOLUTIONS The company who cares for your heart and what your heart cares for!! Cardio Health Solutions (CHS) utilizes PET and CPET technology to detect all forms of cardiovascular disease even in its earliest stage. We also provide financing, support, and management services to practices interested in exploring the functional capacity of their patients through detection and ancillary imaging. GEAUX to https://www.cardiohealthsolutions.net/ for more information, or call 1-800-578-0654 DA BOOT SPORTS SUPPORTS AUTISM SPEAKSDa Boot Sports 7/10/2024 By: Terrill J. Weil BATON ROUGE, LA - Here is a copy of the LSU's 2024 football schedule... LSU Football Schedule 2024 Sept. 1 vs. USC (Las Vegas) Sept. 7 vs. Nicholls Sept. 14 at South Carolina Sept. 21 vs. UCLA Sept. 28 vs. South Ala. Oct 5 Idle Oct. 12 vs. Ole Miss Oct. 19 at Arkansas Oct. 26 at Texas A&M Nov. 2 Idle Nov. 9 vs. Alabama Nov. 16 at Florida Nov. 23 vs. Vanderbilt Nov. 30 vs. Oklahoma Dec. 7 SEC Championship Game John 14:6 - "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (Accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior) *John 3;16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. A huge Thank You to Cardio Health Solutions owned by Ron Sancho for sponsoring and believing in our publication! CARDIO HEALTH SOLUTIONS The company who cares for your heart and what your heart cares for!! Cardio Health Solutions (CHS) utilizes PET and CPET technology to detect all forms of cardiovascular disease even in its earliest stage. We also provide financing, support, and management services to practices interested in exploring the functional capacity of their patients through detection and ancillary imaging. GEAUX to https://www.cardiohealthsolutions.net/ for more information, or call 1-800-578-0654 DA BOOT SPORTS SUPPORTS AUTISM SPEAKSDa Boot Sports 7/8/2024 LSU Sports Communications By: Michael Bonnette BATON ROUGE – Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier, linebacker Harold Perkins and tight end Mason Taylor will join LSU head coach Brian Kelly at SEC Media Day next week when the four-day event is held in Dallas. SEC Media Days takes place Monday, July 15 through Thursday, July 18 at the Omni Hotel in downtown Dallas. LSU will be joined on day one by Ole Miss, South Carolina and Vanderbilt. LSU’s rotation runs from 10 a.m. until 12:55 p.m. Fans can follow along on the SEC Network as they will provide coverage throughout the day on their various shows including SEC This Morning, SEC Now and The Paul Finebaum Show. LSU will also provide behind-the-scenes coverage from media day on its official social media channels. Nussmeier enters his first season as LSU’s starting quarterback, taking over for Heisman winner Jayden Daniels. Nussmeier earned ReliaQuest Bowl MVP honors in January, passing for 395 yards and three TDs in LSU’s 35-31 comeback win over Wisconsin. Now in his fourth season with the Tigers, Nussmeier has thrown for 1,720 yards and 11 TDs in 18 career appearances. Perkins enters his third season as a starting linebacker for the Tigers, developing into one of the nation’s top playmakers on defense. Perkins earned first-team All-SEC honors as a freshman followed by second-team accolades a year ago. In 27 career games, Perkins has tallied 147 tackles, 26 tackles for loss and 13 sacks. Taylor, also a two-year starter for the Tigers, is one of the nation’s top tight ends entering 2024. He’s caught 74 passes for 762 yards and four touchdowns during his 26-game career. His top reception came in overtime in LSU’s win over Alabama in 2022 when he hauled in a two-point conversion that propelled the Tigers to a 32-21 victory over the Crimson Tide. Taylor has caught a pass in 16 consecutive games and ranks No. 4 in LSU history in receptions by a tight end. LSU officially reports for training camp on July 31 with its first practice scheduled for the following day. The Tigers open their third season under Kelly on Sunday, September 1 when they face Southern Cal in Las Vegas. The following is a listing of LSU’s all-time list of participants at SEC Media Days dating back to 1989: Year Coach Players 1989 Mike Archer Karl Dunbar, Tommy Hodson 1990 Mike Archer Mark Boutte, Harvey Williams 1991 Curley Hallman Todd Kinchen, Derriel McCorvey 1992 Curley Hallman Carlton Buckels, Darron Landry 1993 Curley Hallman Kevin Mawae, Corey White 1994 Curley Hallman Brett Bech, Ivory Hilliard 1995 Gerry DiNardo Gabe Northern, Sheddrick Wilson 1996 Gerry DiNardo Ben Bordelon, Denard Walker 1997 Gerry DiNardo Adam Perry, Chuck Wiley 1998 Gerry DiNardo Todd McClure, Anthony McFarland 1999 Gerry DiNardo Larry Foster, Johnny Mitchell 2000 Nick Saban Fred Booker, Louis Williams 2001 Nick Saban Rohan Davey, Trev Faulk 2002 Nick Saban Bradie James, LaBrandon Toefield 2003 Nick Saban Chad Lavalais, Stephen Peterman 2004 Nick Saban Corey Webster, Ben Wilkerson 2005 Les Miles Joseph Addai, Kyle Williams 2006 Les Miles Dwayne Bowe, LaRon Landry 2007 Les Miles Early Doucet, Glenn Dorsey 2008 Les Miles Brett Helms, Tyson Jackson 2009 Les Miles Ciron Black, Jacob Cutrera 2010 Les Miles Jordan Jefferson, Patrick Peterson, Kelvin Sheppard 2011 Les Miles Ryan Baker, T-Bob Hebert, Jordan Jefferson 2012 Les Miles Odell Beckham Jr., Zach Mettenberger, Eric Reid 2013 Les Miles Jarvis Landry, Craig Loston, Zach Mettenberger 2014 Les Miles La’el Collins, Terrence Magee, D.J. Welter 2015 Les Miles Vadal Alexander, Kendell Beckwith, Leonard Fournette 2016 Les Miles Ethan Pocic, Leonard Fournette, Tre’Davious White 2017 Ed Orgeron DJ Chark, Derrius Guice, Christian LaCouture 2018 Ed Orgeron Foster Moreau, Rashard Lawrence, Devin White 2019 Ed Orgeron Joe Burrow, Lloyd Cushenberry, Grant Delpit 2020 No Media Days due to Covid 2021 Ed Orgeron Austin Deculus, Ed Ingram, Derek Stingley Jr. 2022 Brian Kelly Jack Bech, Mike Jones Jr., BJ Ojulari 2023 Brian Kelly Jayden Daniels, Josh Williams, Mekhi Wingo 2024 Brian Kelly Garrett Nussmeier, Harold Perkins, Mason Taylor John 14:6 - "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (Accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior) *John 3;16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. A huge Thank You to Cardio Health Solutions owned by Ron Sancho for sponsoring and believing in our publication! CARDIO HEALTH SOLUTIONS The company who cares for your heart and what your heart cares for!! Cardio Health Solutions (CHS) utilizes PET and CPET technology to detect all forms of cardiovascular disease even in its earliest stage. We also provide financing, support, and management services to practices interested in exploring the functional capacity of their patients through detection and ancillary imaging. GEAUX to https://www.cardiohealthsolutions.net/ for more information, or call 1-800-578-0654 DA BOOT SPORTS SUPPORTS AUTISM SPEAKSDa Boot Sports 7/7/2024 By: Terrill J. Weil BATON ROUGE, LA - LSU Fans once again have high expectations for their Fighting Tigers as the 2024 season approaches. The Bayou Bengals are coming off of a 10-3 season and will be without their electrifying Heisman Trophy winning quarterback, Jayden Daniels as well as Malik Nabors and Brian Thomas III who have all moved on to the NFL. The big question mark for the upcoming campaign is the defense. Last season the Tigers defense was a horrorfest nightmare, causing LSU a legitimate shot at possibly playing for a national championship. If newly hired defensive coordinator Blake Baker can put a competitive defense on the field LSU should be tough to beat. OFFENSIVE PREVIEW 2024 begins the Garrett Nussmeier era in Baton Rouge. The Junior gunslinger has the potential to be a special player. AJ Swann looks to be the backup as the Vanderbilt transfer brings solid SEC experience to the bayou. Nussmeier will have quality weapons to work with. His top target is expected to be Senior Kyren Lacy who finished last season with 558 yards and seven touchdown grabs and should have a breakout season. Chris Hilton Jr., Aaron Anderson and Liberty transfer CJ Daniels will get their opportunity to step up and shine. Look for tight end Mason Taylor to play a bigger role in the offensive attack in 2024. LSU will need to establish a steady running attack to replace Jayden Daniels' 1,134 rushing yards. and amazing scrambles and runs. The Tigers have a nice stable of backs who will share the load. Josh Williams, Caleb Jackson, John Emery Jr. and four star true freshman Caden Durham are all capable backs. Redshirt Freshman Trey Holly is still listed on the team roster, but his future with the team is still a mystery. The offensive line has got the be this team's biggest strength, with an experienced, talented group. The tackles are as solid as it gets with Will Campbell and Emery Jones Jr. . Miles Frazier and Garrett Dellinger are the guards. The only question mark will be at the center position where it looks like redshirt freshman DJ Chester will be the starter. DEFENSIVE PREVIEW The LSU defense was a train wreck in 2023, finishing this season 80th in scoring defense, giving up 27.8 points per game. Against Power Five competition, the Tigers’ points per game allowed jumps up to 34.3 points per game. LSU was also 104th in total defense, giving up 409.2 yards per game. Brian Kelly fired defense coordinator Matt House and several defensive staff members, bringing in Blake Baker from Missouri to lead the defense. This unit can only geaux up after hitting rock bottom last season. The defensive line lacks depth and will be a concern. Defensive tackle Jacobian Guillory will be an anchor up front. The 5th year senior needs to have a big season. Wisconsin transfer Gio Paez is currently a favorite to line up next to Guillory. Jalen Lee will also be counted on up front. Jay'vian Jones is a nice transfer portal addition who brings badly needed depth and experience to the defensive front. Sai'vion Jones will be key at defensive end. At 6-6, 280 lbs, Jones should be a force on Saturdays. Bradyn Swinson should line up at the other end for the Tigers and is expected to be a productive piece of the defense. Da' Shawn Womack will get some snaps and has strong potential. No doubt, the linebacker position is the strength of this defense. Looks like super talented Harold Perkins will be playing at weak side linebacker in 2024. No matter how LSU decides to use him, he will have an impact. Greg Penn III is as steady as it gets. Look for him to show improvement. Whit Weeks will be a big contributor. West Weeks brings veteran experience and true freshmen Tylen Singleton and Dahvon Keys will add talented depth. The secondary struggled in 2023, but look for tremendous improvement this season. Zy Alexander will start at one cornerback spots. True freshman PJ Woodland was impressive in the spring and has an opportunity to see the field often. Ashton Stamps will be a key piece to the secondary. JK Johnson, Jyaire Brown and Javien Toviano add capable depth and should all should see snaps. Sage Ryan will be the leader of this group. He is a playmaker and will be key to the Tigers defensive success. Jarden Gilbert should be a starter at free safety. The Texas A&M transfer brings solid coverage skills and a physical presence in the secondary. True freshman Dashawn McBryde is a beast and will contribute in 2024. Jardin Gilbert and Jordan Allen add solid depth. Look for Major Burns to be a huge playmaker for the Tigers as he will be featured in a new position called the 'STAR'. Burns will be moving around and using his athletic ability to make game changing plays. SPECIAL TEAMS Junior Damian Ramos returns and should remain LSU's first team kicker. He has turned into an accurate and dependable place kicker. Punting duties or up in the air. Both Blake Ochsendorf who just transferred from Louisiana Tech and Peyton Todd are battling it out for the top spot. Look for Mississippi State transfer Zavion Thomas to be a big part of the return game. He adds much needed special teams experience for the Tigers. Kickoff returners may not be penciled in until closer to the beginning of the season. But expect the return game to improve tremendously. Over all if these LSU team can stay healthy, play to their potential and have the ball bounced their way during key moments, they could very well find themselves qualify for the new NCAA 12-team playoff bracket. LSU will open their season on Sunday, September 1st against USC in Las Vegas. Get ready Tiger fans, the 2024 season is right around the corner. John 14:6 - "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (Accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior) *John 3;16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. A huge Thank You to Cardio Health Solutions owned by Ron Sancho for sponsoring and believing in our publication! CARDIO HEALTH SOLUTIONS The company who cares for your heart and what your heart cares for!! Cardio Health Solutions (CHS) utilizes PET and CPET technology to detect all forms of cardiovascular disease even in its earliest stage. We also provide financing, support, and management services to practices interested in exploring the functional capacity of their patients through detection and ancillary imaging. GEAUX to https://www.cardiohealthsolutions.net/ for more information, or call 1-800-578-0654 DA BOOT SPORTS SUPPORTS AUTISM SPEAKSDa Boot Sports 7/2/2024 LSU Sports Communications By: Michael Bonnette 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-team. Last year, LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels earned Walter Camp Player of the Year honors, while wide receiver Malik Nabers was named to the first-team. Campbell enters his third season with the Tigers in 2024 and he’s established himself as one of the top offensive linemen in school history. Campbell has started every game (26) in which he’s appeared and he’s played every offensive snap in 15 of LSU’s 17 games against SEC opponents. Campbell earned first-team All-SEC honors in 2023 after picking up second-team accolades as a true freshman in 2022. He was named to the Freshman All-America team by the Football Writers Association of America in 2022 as well as being a Freshman All-SEC selection. Last year, Campbell played a key role in an LSU offense that led the nation in both scoring (45.5) and yards per game (543.5) and one that produced the winner of the Heisman Trophy in Daniels. LSU’s 2023 offensive line was one of three finalists for the Joe Moore Award, which is presented annually to the top offensive lines in college football. In two years with the Tigers, Campbell has helped LSU average 39.8 points and 496.6 total yards per game. The Tigers have also won 20 games, including a pair of bowl victories, with Campbell in the lineup. Perkins, a New Orleans native, is one of the top playmaking linebackers in college football, accumulating 147 tackles, 26.0 tackles for loss and 13 sacks in his first two years with the Tigers. Perkins earned first-team All-SEC honors in 2022 and was named second-team all-conference last year. He’s also earned SEC Defensive Player of the Week honors twice and SEC Freshman of the Week one time during his career. He was named Walter Camp National Defensive Player of the Week for his performance (8 tackles, 3 sacks, 2 forced fumbles) in LSU’s win over Arkansas in 2022. As a rookie, Perkins earned Freshman All-America honors and was selected to the Freshman All-SEC team. Off the field, both Perkins and Campbell have been named to the SEC Academic Honor Roll. John 14:6 - "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (Accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior) *John 3;16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. A huge Thank You to Cardio Health Solutions owned by Ron Sancho for sponsoring and believing in our publication! CARDIO HEALTH SOLUTIONS The company who cares for your heart and what your heart cares for!! Cardio Health Solutions (CHS) utilizes PET and CPET technology to detect all forms of cardiovascular disease even in its earliest stage. We also provide financing, support, and management services to practices interested in exploring the functional capacity of their patients through detection and ancillary imaging. GEAUX to https://www.cardiohealthsolutions.net/ for more information, or call 1-800-578-0654 DA BOOT SPORTS SUPPORTS AUTISM SPEAKSDa Boot Sports 6/29/2024 By: Terrill J. Weil Today Da Boot Sports honors the great LSU career of outside linebacker Eric Hill. Hill was a beast. He teamed up with Ron Sancho to form the best outside linebacker duo in LSU history and one of the best ever in college football. His speed and strength was terrifying. He was relentless on a Saturday night with a motor that never slowed down or quit on a play. His huge hits and physical tackles were a nightmare for opponents. Eric Hill without a doubt is one of the best to ever wear the purple & gold. Hill went on to have a very solid career in the NFL with the Phoenix Cardinals. John 14:6 - "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (Accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior) *John 3;16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. A huge Thank You to Cardio Health Solutions owned by Ron Sancho for sponsoring and believing in our publication! CARDIO HEALTH SOLUTIONS The company who cares for your heart and what your heart cares for!! Cardio Health Solutions (CHS) utilizes PET and CPET technology to detect all forms of cardiovascular disease even in its earliest stage. We also provide financing, support, and management services to practices interested in exploring the functional capacity of their patients through detection and ancillary imaging. GEAUX to https://www.cardiohealthsolutions.net/ for more information, or call 1-800-578-0654 DA BOOT SPORTS SUPPORTS AUTISM SPEAKSDa Boot Sports 6/28/2024 By: Terrill J. Weil Today Da Boot Sports honors former LSU running back Sammy Martin. Martin played at LSU from 1984-1987 and was a tremendous part of the Tigers' success. Martin was blazing fast! The definition of speed. He also had great hands, making big plays out of the backfield and occasionally lining up at wide receiver. Martin was also a very dangerous kickoff return specialist. His amazing style was exciting to watch. No doubt Sammy Martin was one of the best ever to wear the purple and gold. We have a highlight video posted below.. Enjoy Sammy Martin in action.. GEAUX TIGERS!!! John 14:6 - "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (Accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior) *John 3;16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. A huge Thank You to Cardio Health Solutions owned by Ron Sancho for sponsoring and believing in our publication! CARDIO HEALTH SOLUTIONS The company who cares for your heart and what your heart cares for!! Cardio Health Solutions (CHS) utilizes PET and CPET technology to detect all forms of cardiovascular disease even in its earliest stage. We also provide financing, support, and management services to practices interested in exploring the functional capacity of their patients through detection and ancillary imaging. GEAUX to https://www.cardiohealthsolutions.net/ for more information, or call 1-800-578-0654 DA BOOT SPORTS SUPPORTS AUTISM SPEAKSDa Boot Sports 6/24/2024 By: Terrill J. Weil Today Da Boot Sports put together a highlight reel of the incredible Dalton Hilliard. Hilliard is currently second on LSU's All-Time Rushing List, only behind the great Kevin Faulk. Hilliard rushed for 4,050 yards on 882 carries and 44 touchdowns while catching 120 passes for 1,133 yards with 6 touchdown grabs in his four year career at LSU. His running style was very unique and a thing of beauty to watch. Enjoy the Dalton Hilliard Highlights posted below... John 14:6 - "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (Accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior) *John 3;16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. A huge Thank You to Cardio Health Solutions owned by Ron Sancho for sponsoring and believing in our publication! CARDIO HEALTH SOLUTIONS The company who cares for your heart and what your heart cares for!! Cardio Health Solutions (CHS) utilizes PET and CPET technology to detect all forms of cardiovascular disease even in its earliest stage. We also provide financing, support, and management services to practices interested in exploring the functional capacity of their patients through detection and ancillary imaging. GEAUX to https://www.cardiohealthsolutions.net/ for more information, or call 1-800-578-0654 DA BOOT SPORTS SUPPORTS AUTISM SPEAKSDa Boot Sports 6/22/2024 By: Terrill J. Weil The 11th ranked LSU Fighting Tigers went into Birmingham with the nation's top ranked defense and proved it that afternoon by games end. The 7-1, 8th ranked Crimson Tide were looking to extend their 11 game winning streak against the men from the bayou, but it wasn't meant to be. LSU dominated the Paul "Bear' Bryant Alabama squad in a vicious, physical manner that shocked the football world. Both defenses controlled the contest early, until LSU drew first blood on a 90 yard touchdown drive early in the second quarter. The score came courtesy of a 16 yard run by Dalton Hilliard. The ferocious LSU defense pounded Alabama into mistakes. A fumble by Paul Carruth gave LSU the ball on the Tide's 30 yard line. Several plays later, Alan Risher threw a 3 yard touchdown pass to Malcolm Scott. Alabama then fumbled on the ensuing kickoff. The Tigers moved into field goal range as the first half slipped away. Juan Betanzos kicked a 23-yarder to make it 17-0. In the first half the Crimson Tide failed to get a first down as the LSU defense swarmed Alabama quarterback Walter Lewis. The Tigers defense was as horrifying as a Stephen King novel, as Lewis scrambled desperately throughout the contest. LSU held the Tide to only 32 total yards in the first half of play. Alabama responded in the 3rd quarter with ten quick unanswered points, cutting the LSU lead to 17-10. ''We didn't lose our cool though,'' said LSU cornerback James Britt, ''We had shut them down in the first half, and we felt we could do it again. A lot of people found out we were for real.'' LSU did survive the Bama run and scored again after a long drive when Betanzos made a 20-yard field goal with 10:41 left in the game for the final margin. 20-10. ''You beat Alabama and you beat a great tradition,'' Stovall said. ''This is a big step for us.'' Bear Bryant said it was the worst beating physically that Alabama had suffered since the 1960's. The LSU defense held Alabama to only 119 yards on the day and forced seven fumbles, recovering four of them. John 14:6 - "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (Accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior) *John 3;16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. A huge Thank You to Cardio Health Solutions owned by Ron Sancho for sponsoring and believing in our publication! CARDIO HEALTH SOLUTIONS The company who cares for your heart and what your heart cares for!! Cardio Health Solutions (CHS) utilizes PET and CPET technology to detect all forms of cardiovascular disease even in its earliest stage. We also provide financing, support, and management services to practices interested in exploring the functional capacity of their patients through detection and ancillary imaging. GEAUX to https://www.cardiohealthsolutions.net/ for more information, or call 1-800-578-0654 DA BOOT SPORTS SUPPORTS AUTISM SPEAKSDa Boot Sports 6/21/2024 By: Terrill J. Weil It was the 2004 season opener for the defending national champions. The start of the game was delayed because of inclement weather in the Baton Rouge area. It would be an exciting ending that a lot of fans in attendance would not witness. That's because several fans left the stadium early, including my dad and I, as the struggling Tigers were trailing, 15-7 with only 1:38 left in the contest. The opening kickoff set the tone for the night as Skyler Green fumbled and the Beavers recovered. LSU played an ugly first half, trailing 9-0 at the break. JaMarcus Russell started the second half, replacing Marcus Randall to give the Tigers a slight heartbeat, but the Bayou Bengals still continued to struggle, blowing several scoring opportunities. LSU kicker Chris Jackson missed two field goals and the Tigers failed to score anything after reaching the Oregon State two yard line with 3:39 left on the clock. The Tigers finally got on the scoreboard with 5:41 left in the 3rd quarter when Russell found Skyler Green on a 16 yard touchdown pass, cutting the Beavers lead to 15-7. LSU got the ball back for their final possession of regulation with 1:38 left. After JaMarcus Russell threw two incompletions, he hooked up with Dwayne Bowe for a 26-yarder then a 38-yard touchdown to cut Oregon State’s lead to 15-13 with 1:05 left. “I told the QB to trust me,” Bowe said. “I said I’m not even going to run the route you call, I’m just going to get open. I was able to do that and in two plays I scored.” On the two point conversion attempt, Russell, who fought off his bad leg cramps to return to the game, ran to the left, stretched out the football and leaped into the end zone for two points to tie it at 15 and force overtime. Oregon State won the overtime toss and elected to defer. LSU would score on their possession on a five yard run by Marcus Randall who replaced JaMarcus Russell who continued suffering from leg cramps. The 22-15 score was LSU's first lead of the night. The Beavers continued to fight back, as Oregon State quarterback Derek Anderson found Joe Newton on a 19-yard scoring pass, pulling the Beavers to 22-21. Beavers kicker Alexis Serna, a redshirt freshman, pushed the extra point wide right, giving LSU the 22-21 victory. “It was a crazy finish,” LSU defensive end Marcus Spears said. “We fought as long as we could fight, and fortunately he missed that extra point. I’d like to think that we had something to do with that. We got a lot of pressure up the middle and I guess he took his eye off it.” It was an ugly performance by the Nick Saban led Tigers, but a beautiful ending as the Fighting Tigers showed heart and never gave up, battling till the end to provide the LSU faithful with another Epic LSU Football Moment. John 14:6 - "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (Accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior) *John 3;16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. A huge Thank You to Cardio Health Solutions owned by Ron Sancho for sponsoring and believing in our publication! CARDIO HEALTH SOLUTIONS The company who cares for your heart and what your heart cares for!! Cardio Health Solutions (CHS) utilizes PET and CPET technology to detect all forms of cardiovascular disease even in its earliest stage. We also provide financing, support, and management services to practices interested in exploring the functional capacity of their patients through detection and ancillary imaging. GEAUX to https://www.cardiohealthsolutions.net/ for more information, or call 1-800-578-0654 DA BOOT SPORTS SUPPORTS AUTISM SPEAKSDa Boot Sports 6/19/2024 By: Terrill J. Weil It was a humid, muggy night in Baton Rouge on October 8, 1988. A crowd of 79,431 witnessed an epic battle between two top SEC teams. Auburn came into Tiger Stadium 4-0 and ranked 4th in the nation. LSU was sitting at 2-2, on a two game losing streak. It was a physical, hard hitting defensive battle all night long. Both defenses were dominating. Auburn managed a field goal on the last drive of the first half to take a 3-0 lead into the locker room at the break. Auburn managed another field goal with 10:18 left in the contest. LSU took over on their own 24 yard line with 6:07 left in the game. It was obvious that this could be the Tigers final opportunity to make something happen. LSU had only crossed mid-field once during the entire contest. A battered Tommy Hodson drove the Tigers slowly down the field. With 1:47 left on the clock and LSU was facing a 4th and ten at the Auburn 11 yard line. Hodson found Eddie Fuller in the back of the end zone for the score and Death Valley erupted. David Browndyke calmly drilled the extra point to put the Bayou Bengals up, 7-6 with 1:41 remaining in the game. “Time stood still,” Fuller said. “I saw Tommy throw the ball and it looked like a defender might have tipped it. It took forever for the ball to get to me, and it seemed like I almost dropped it because I had waited so long.” The Tigers drove 74 yards in 15 plays for the winning score, converting on two 4th downs. One Auburn defender was quoted after the game saying, "You could see a different look in LSU's eyes on their final drive." The crowd's eruption was so massive that it actually registered as an earthquake on the seismograph at LSU's Howe-Russell Geoscience Complex. The game was still not over. Auburn returned the kickoff to their 35 yard line and needing only a field goal, but the LSU defense stood tall and held the visiting Tigers to lock up victory for LSU. The game was named, "The Earthquake Game", and has gone down in history as one of the greatest wins in LSU Football History. "Initially, I didn't believe it," Eddie Fuller said. "I think it took a couple of years for it to sink in. It never dawned on me how big that play was here until years later, when I came back to LSU." Final Drive Highlights Below John 14:6 - "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (Accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior) *John 3;16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. A huge Thank You to Cardio Health Solutions owned by Ron Sancho for sponsoring and believing in our publication! CARDIO HEALTH SOLUTIONS The company who cares for your heart and what your heart cares for!! Cardio Health Solutions (CHS) utilizes PET and CPET technology to detect all forms of cardiovascular disease even in its earliest stage. We also provide financing, support, and management services to practices interested in exploring the functional capacity of their patients through detection and ancillary imaging. GEAUX to https://www.cardiohealthsolutions.net/ for more information, or call 1-800-578-0654 DA BOOT SPORTS SUPPORTS AUTISM SPEAKS |
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