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NFL Draft Hopeful Tharold Simon Arrested in His Hometown a Day Before 'Tharold Simon Day'

Joe Student — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:45:45 +0000

NFL draft prospect Tharold Simon of LSU was already famous in his hometown of Eunice, La.; now he's also infamous. Simon, 22, was arrested in his hometown on Thursday night, one day before Eunice officials were to proclaim “Tharold Simon Day” in the city. Simon was arrested and charged with obstruction of public passage(s), unnecessary noise, resisting an officer and public intimidation after police pulle

Football Teams Replacing Playlists With DJs At Practice, And UL-Lafayette Is Leading The Trend

DJ Digital — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 07:36:24 +0000

Coach Mark Hudspeth and the UL Ragin' Cajuns are on the forefront of a new trend that is popping off on college practice fields across the country. Coach Hud has hired a DJ, in lieu of a traditional playlist during team practices and according to the back-to-back NOLA Bowl winning Ragin Cajun head coach, it proves results.

7-Year-Old Jack Hoffman Scores TD In Nebraska Spring Football Game

Joe Student — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 21:25:51 +0000

On the field and online, Jack Hoffman was impossible to stop on Saturday. Hoffman, a 7-year-old brain cancer patient from Atkinson, Neb., scampered 69 yards for a touchdown during the University of Nebraska’s spring scrimmage in Lincoln. Hoffman expertly followed his blockers, who held the defense at bay while he jogged past them with a [...]

LSU Football Team + Head Coach Les Miles Do The Harlem Shake [VIDEO]

DJ Digital — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 23:50:48 +0000

And just when we thought we were a tad bit late with the Lafayette Harlem Shake video back in late February, the LSU football team dropped theirs early today on YouTube. Les Miles is seen interrupting his famous 'Big Cat Drill' during spring practice, and even gets in on the action himself!

Jadeveon Clowney Big Hit On Michigan In Outback Bowl Might Be Biggest Ever [VIDEO]

DJ Digital — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 19:55:19 +0000

Is it possible that we've seen the biggest football hit of 2013, just hours into the new year? Jadeveon Clowney, a defensive powerhouse for South Carolina, delivered a hit so vicious against Michigan in the Outback Bowl, some people are saying it just may be the biggest hit EVER!

HD R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl Photo Gallery

Sam Stokes — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 17:41:52 +0000

Relive the Ragin' Cajun's second New Orleans Bowl victory with these stunning high definition photos.

10 Really Awesome Photos Of The Cajuns Win At The 2013 R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl

DJ Digital — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 17:35:58 +0000

Now that (most of us) have returned to Lafayette and somewhat of a normal routine, we can finally look back on our weekend in New Orleans and say: "Where is my phone, my debit card, and..." - well, you get the picture. But we can also look back on the weekend and say: "Damn, that actually happened!"

UL-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns Nearly Pull Off Upset Against 6th-Ranked Florida Gators

DJ Digital — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 20:51:29 +0000
In what could have arguably been the biggest upset in Ragin’ Cajuns history, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette nearly stunned the 6th-ranked Florida Gators on their own home field at The Swamp in Gainesville, FL. In a game where UL dominated the line of scrimmage, the Cajuns played great defense holding the Florida Gators [...]

So Apparently, ULM Is Celebrating #CajunHateWeek On Twitter

Sam Stokes — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 21:31:18 +0000
UL's Ragin Cajuns are heading up to Monroe this weekend to take on their in-state Sunbelt Conference rival, but it appears the battle has already begun on Twitter. Check out what some of the ULM fans had to say about the Cajuns on Twitter. Paige Nicole Howard (@Paige_Howard12): Spending our whole day studying for this [...]

Twitter Reacts To The Drug Arrest Of The Honey Badger, Tyrann Mathieu

DJ Digital — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:08:01 +0000

By now, you have probably heard about the arrest of the four former LSU football players, including Jordan Jefferson and 'The Honey Badger,' Tyrann Mathieu. Naturally, Twitter has reacted to the news in it's usual ruthless fashion. Here are a few of the tweets that really stood out.

Isaac Wreaks Havoc With Cajuns' Parking Plans

Jay Walker — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:00:34 +0000
Back in July, the University of Louisiana announced new parking regulations at Cajun Field, eliminating general admission parking on the west side of the stadium and reserving those spots for Ragin’ Cajuns Athletic Foundation donors who give at least $250.oo per year to the general fund. Now, Hurricane Isaac has put a crimp in the [...]

Let's Get UL Head Football Coach Mark Hudspeth To 10,000 Facebook Fans Before The First Home Game

DJ Digital — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 23:28:15 +0000

UL-Lafayette head football coach Mark Hudspeth has brought a passion to our Ragin' Cajun football team that we've never seen before. Coming off of a dramatic New Orleans Bowl win, the Ragin' Cajun Nation is hotter than ever as we enter the new season. In addition to another

Is This Guy The Infamous Alabama Teabagger? [UPDATE]

DJ Digital — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:43:25 +0000

With the viral explosion of the Alabama-LSU Teabagging video, it was only a matter of time until the infamous 'teabagger' would be identified

Bobby Hebert Calls Out LSU Head Coach Les Miles After Loss To Alabama [VIDEO]

DJ Digital — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:37:18 +0000

As you are reading this, LSU fans are still shocked at the outcome of the BCS Championship Game where the Tigers were embarrassed by the Alabama Crimson Tide and shut out by a score of 21-0. As the disappointment mounted, newsfeeds on Facebook and Twitter were flooded with disgust, anger and most of all "the blame game."

Infamous "Crying Alabama Fans" Spotted In New Orleans During BCS Championship Weekend [PHOTOS]

DJ Digital — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:07:25 +0000

Everyone dreams of being famous, but no one wants that fame to come as a result of crying on national television after your team loses a football game. Back in November when LSU beat Bama 9-6 on the Tide's home turf, a star was born when cameras caught a Crimson Tide couple crying their eyes out after the heartbreaking loss.

Get The 411 On All Festivities Surrounding The 2011 R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl

DJ Digital — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:46:26 +0000
The 11th annual R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl matchup will feature the San Diego State Aztecs of the Mountain West Conference and Louisiana-Lafayette’s Ragin’ Cajuns of the Sun Belt Conference on December 17, 2011. This is the first time our UL Ragin Cajuns have been in a Bowl in over 40 years, and Acadiana will [...]

LSU's Lil Final Boyz Are Back! This Time They Are Bouncing To The Championship [VIDEO]

DJ Digital — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:04:35 +0000

If you missed it earlier this year, we gave you a video/anthem from The Lil Final Boyz-a popular duo from LSU that is known for dropping a track at the beginning of each semester's "Finals Week." This time, the bounce-happy tag team strayed from pencils and books, and decided to go all in on the fact that LSU has been literally unstoppable on the football field this season.

Arkansas Head Coach Bobby Petrino Snubs LSU Head Coach Les Miles During Post-Game Handshake [VIDEO]

DJ Digital — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 19:21:44 +0000

Sometimes you win. Sometimes you lose. It's how you handle both that measures your character. Based on that statement, Arkansas Head Football Coach Bobby Petrino is a sore, sore loser. After going up 14-0 on the LSU Tigers as a visitor in Death Valley Coach Petrino wasn't too elated that Les Miles and his squad came back and "ran up the score"

Visual Proof That It's O.K. To Be A Fan Of Both LSU & UL-Lafayette [PHOTO]

DJ Digital — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 19:30:31 +0000

You hear it from Acadiana all the way to Baton Rouge, LA. For some odd reason, people have always felt as if they had to "choose" between supporting the UL-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns or supporting the LSU Tigers. Now, allow me to say that some folks don't see any reason why they can't support both (see: House Divided license plates) but the majority of people that I have come across bleed only crimson red, or purple and gold.

Catholic High School In Baton Rouge Moves Homecoming Dance Due To LSU Game

DJ Digital — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 21:05:46 +0000

When the #1 ranked LSU Tigers roll into Tuscaloosa this Saturday to face the #2 ranked Alabama Crimson Tide, it won't just be two SEC rivals going head to head. It won't just be the the two best teams in college football going head to head on a national stage. It will be life changing.