Opinion
It's a tough situation for a lot of people right now. Read more
The circumstances through which the 2020 Southland Conference Football Media Day was held was certainly unique. That meant the presentation was also much different, with the conference going virtual this year for obvious reasons (COVID-19 if you happened to not know). Read more
For those of you who are familiar with social media, right now the Southland Conference is the dog from the "This is fine," meme. Read more
There was a point, I'd say about 6-8 weeks ago, when my confidence was about an eight on a scale of 1-10 on there being college football starting on time this fall. Read more
What are you willing to risk in order to see live sports in person soon? Read more
A few weeks ago, I wrote a heavy column about race, police and athletics. The climate called for it, and I'm glad I wrote it. Read more
The Southland Conference basketball seasons are months from starting, but both the McNeese State men's and women's teams have already scored major wins. Read more
The following set of words are not controversial. Read more
I don't mean to get ahead of myself, but I'm going to do exactly that. Read more
As I look around the country, states are starting to open up. Read more
Sometimes the answer is staring you in the face. Read more
I'm sure that most of you at some point in your life have heard the phrase, "Pressure can burst pipes or create diamonds." Read more
What goes up, must come down. If there's good news, bad news can be almost certain to follow. Read more
I went back and forth with what I thought I should write about for this week's column. Read more
KATY, Texas — There can sometimes be a thin line between success and failure. Read more
Before the season, I wrote that anything short of a Southland Conference Tournament berth for the McNeese State men's and women's basketball teams would be a failure, or a disappointment to use softer euphemism. Read more
My oh my how things can change in what seems like the blink of an eye. Read more
The first Wednesday in February, one of the most well-known days on the sports calendar. Read more
There are those rare times in life when the universe just aligns and everything fits perfectly, even if only for a few hours. Read more
Newly hired McNeese State head football coach Frank Wilson has nearly completed his assistant coaching staff for the 2020 season. And looking at the staff, one word comes to mind: familiarity. Read more
If you are a fan of the McNeese State athletic program, right now is the calm before the storm. Read more
Two weeks ago, the McNeese men's basketball team was 0-3 in Southland Conference play after tough losses to Sam Houston State and Central Arkansas welcomed the Cowboys back from winter break. Read more
Around this time a year ago, the Sterlin Gilbert era had kicked off in Lake Charles and the McNeese football team had started its offseason workouts to get prepared for the 2019 season. Read more
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Thursday, June 25, 2020
A few weeks ago, I wrote a heavy column about race, police and athletics. The climate called for it, and I'm glad I wrote it. Read more
Thursday, June 18, 2020
Do you believe in jinxes? I do. Read more
Thursday, June 11, 2020
The Southland Conference basketball seasons are months from starting, but both the McNeese State men's and women's teams have already scored m… Read more
Thursday, June 04, 2020
The following set of words are not controversial. Read more
Thursday, May 28, 2020
I don't mean to get ahead of myself, but I'm going to do exactly that. Read more
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Well everyone, things are happening. Read more
Thursday, May 14, 2020
As I look around the country, states are starting to open up. Read more
Thursday, May 07, 2020
Sometimes the answer is staring you in the face. Read more
Thursday, April 23, 2020
How's everybody doing? Read more
Thursday, April 16, 2020
I'm sure that most of you at some point in your life have heard the phrase, "Pressure can burst pipes or create diamonds." Read more
Thursday, April 09, 2020
Coaching matters. Read more
Thursday, April 02, 2020
What goes up, must come down. If there's good news, bad news can be almost certain to follow. Read more
Thursday, March 26, 2020
I went back and forth with what I thought I should write about for this week's column. Read more
Saturday, March 21, 2020
It's not supposed to be like this. Read more
Thursday, March 12, 2020
KATY, Texas — There can sometimes be a thin line between success and failure. Read more
Thursday, March 05, 2020
I can't wait. Read more
Thursday, February 27, 2020
Before the season, I wrote that anything short of a Southland Conference Tournament berth for the McNeese State men's and women's basketball t… Read more
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Happy Black History Month, everybody. Read more
Thursday, February 13, 2020
My oh my how things can change in what seems like the blink of an eye. Read more
Thursday, February 06, 2020
The first Wednesday in February, one of the most well-known days on the sports calendar. Read more
Friday, January 31, 2020
There are those rare times in life when the universe just aligns and everything fits perfectly, even if only for a few hours. Read more
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Newly hired McNeese State head football coach Frank Wilson has nearly completed his assistant coaching staff for the 2020 season. And looking … Read more
Thursday, January 23, 2020
If you are a fan of the McNeese State athletic program, right now is the calm before the storm. Read more
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Two weeks ago, the McNeese men's basketball team was 0-3 in Southland Conference play after tough losses to Sam Houston State and Central Arka… Read more
Thursday, January 16, 2020
Around this time a year ago, the Sterlin Gilbert era had kicked off in Lake Charles and the McNeese football team had started its offseason wo… Read more
Thursday, January 09, 2020
Early in the season, there were plenty of good feelings that surrounded the McNeese State men's basketball team. Read more
Tuesday, January 07, 2020
On Monday, the McNeese athletic department officially released the 2020 football regular season schedule. Read more
Thursday, January 02, 2020
Happy new year, and happy new decade to everyone. Read more
Thursday, December 26, 2019
Before I get to my column's main topic, I want to wish everyone who reads this a merry Christmas and happy holidays. Read more
Thursday, December 12, 2019
With the McNeese State football season almost a month past its conclusion, it's time to look forward to 2020. Read more
