Low Popahirum, Louisiana Edition (2-7-14)

“Fournette is Mr. Everything in Louisiana and it can’t be stressed enough that LSU landing the St. Augustine star and nation’s top-rated prospect is enormous for the program. He brings a skill set unrivaled by any across the country that should allow him to make an immediate impact for the Tigers. If he gets in and improves his pass-blocking, stays healthy and works his way into the starting role early in the season, he could do marvelous things his freshman year at LSU.” – NOLA.com

“As they waited, Les Miles was still strategizing. Coaches and staff members had convened in the offensive coaches’ meeting room – converted for Wednesday into the recruiting “war room.” They were cautiously optimistic. But no one at LSU was completely sure if they would land prized recruit Malachi Dupre.” – USA TODAY

LSU fans will undoubtedly remember the LSU Signing Class of 2014 for the ones that got away.  A historic collection of talent within the state of Louisiana did not result in a historic signing class for the Tigers.   The thought of multiple five stars from Louisiana, complimented by several more from out of state started legitimate conversations as to whether LSU could put together the best signing class ever…by any school.   Things didn’t turn out quite that good, but LSU fans should still be excited about this class.  How does the saying go?  ‘Don’t worry about the ones you didn’t sign.  Worry about the ones you DID sign.'” – And The Valley Shook

“Tulane University professor, political advisor and New Orleans resident James Carville signed a deal today to become an on-air pundit for Fox News.” – New Orleans Gambit

“In recent years it has become part of the Carnival season. In the weeks leading up to the first parades, construction crews stop working and clean up. However, this year not one, but three different key streets along the parade route will be affected, which means finding a good spot to watch the parades will be even harder to come by.” – WWL-TV

“Fregonese showed plans for a 7.38-mile streetcar route at the FutureBR Implementation Team meeting Thursday. The route would stretch from the State Capitol to Tiger Stadium.” – Baton Rouge Advocate

“After two hours of friendly questioning by his own attorney, Ray Nagin on Thursday afternoon faced the federal prosecutor leading the charge against him in a federal courtroom.” – NOLA.com

“Rep. Joseph Lopinto (R-Metairie) – chairman of the House Criminal Justice Committee – is the first lawmaker to publicly state that he is considering a bill that would return electrocution as Louisiana’s legal death penalty protocol.” – Tri-Parish Times

“For the 14th straight year, LSU has finished ranked in the top 10 nationally in home football attendance with an average of 91,418 fans a contest, the NCAA announced on Thursday.” – WAFB

Food Stamp recipients will have to learn how to stretch their SNAP funds when new Farm Bill is signed.” – KNOE-TV

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