Monday, March 18 2013 6:26 AM EDT2013-03-18 10:26:16 GMT
Southern University has certainly been criticized and maligned over the years for many different reasons and to be honest, sometimes it's been warranted. But in the case of Roman Banks, it's certainlyMore >>
In two years, Roman Banks amazingly has an overall record 40-23 with the Southern University Jaguars. It's time to give the school credit where credit is due.More >>
Monday, April 16 2012 2:43 PM EDT2012-04-16 18:43:22 GMT
LSU will formally introduce Johnny Jones as its men's head basketball coach at a news conference Monday afternoon. WATCH LIVE online beginning at 1 p.m.More >>
Wednesday, April 11 2012 5:09 AM EDT2012-04-11 09:09:24 GMT
Stop telling me Baton Rouge isn't a basketball town. Stop telling me LSU isn't a basketball school. Stop feeding me the cop outs. LSU basketball once mattered. It was magical and exhilarating. Recently, it hasn't mattered enough. It's time for that to change.More >>
Monday, December 19 2011 3:32 PM EST2011-12-19 20:32:47 GMT
Ragin' Cajun backers, who comprised basically all of the nearly 43,000 fans gathered in the Superdome Saturday night, felt a high they had never experienced.More >>
Friday, December 9 2011 3:30 PM EST2011-12-09 20:30:29 GMT
LSU has become a Football Fantasyland, with a chance to win its 4th national championship in less than a decade. But, things weren't always so golden. More >>
Monday, September 5 2011 9:14 AM EDT2011-09-05 13:14:32 GMT
Saturday night reminded us...what we enjoy most about LSU football. A complete team victory that's gotten the 2011 season off to a soaring start.More >>
Despite the lows LSU fans remember about QB Jarrett Lee, there have been highs as well, and his services will probably be called upon again this season.More >>
Thursday, August 4 2011 4:56 AM EDT2011-08-04 08:56:34 GMT
Every year, LSU fans attack Baton Rouge sportscasters with the question: "So how are the Tigers looking?" Everyone, media included, will find out Sept. 3.More >>
Monday, July 4 2011 8:24 AM EDT2011-07-04 12:24:47 GMT
The purpose of this article is to pay tribute to my best friend Taylor Begnaud, his beautiful wife Angelle and their little angel…Camille Alyse Begnaud.More >>
Monday, June 13 2011 7:55 AM EDT2011-06-13 11:55:51 GMT
Many feel slighted by the man who claimed he was ready to lead the LSU softball team but then decided to stay at Alabama, days after committing to LSU.More >>
Monday, June 6 2011 10:03 AM EDT2011-06-06 14:03:13 GMT
LSU is not playing for a berth into the NCAA Super Regionals. Jacques Doucet thinks they should have gotten in, but also looks at it another way.More >>
Tuesday, May 10 2011 11:45 AM EDT2011-05-10 15:45:08 GMT
Many of us in south Louisiana are highly emotional. Yvette Girouard is no different. It was an emotional Sunday ... and Jacques has some perspective.More >>
Monday, April 18 2011 8:52 AM EDT2011-04-18 12:52:53 GMT
The New Orleans Hornets, especially Chris Paul, was a joy to watch Sunday when they marched into Hollywood and shocked the two-time defending champs.More >>
Friday, April 15 2011 3:41 PM EDT2011-04-15 19:41:07 GMT
These days, LSU junior pitcher Brittany Mack is making her mark on LSU Women's Softball - at least, that's what Jacques has to say. Click here to read more.More >>
Wednesday, April 6 2011 10:29 AM EDT2011-04-06 14:29:11 GMT
They say New York is the city that never sleeps. That may be true, but when it comes to a place where sports news rarely takes a siesta, Baton Rouge is tough to beat. Need proof? Let's reflect on a recentMore >>
Monday, April 4 2011 10:37 AM EDT2011-04-04 14:37:14 GMT
The term star is overused in sports. It's usually thrown around far too casually when describing the men and women who play the games. But in the case of LSU junior outfielder Mikie Mahtook, every bitMore >>
It was five years ago today the LSU basketball program pulled off on the biggest, most significant victories in the program's history. Jacques talks about how things have changed.More >>
Monday, March 14 2011 10:57 AM EDT2011-03-14 14:57:19 GMT
It's only mid-March in south Louisiana, hardly a time to judge or define LSU's baseball season. But Paul Mainieri's Tigers passed their first big test of the season with flying colors this past weekend.More >>
LSU Women's basketball program has demonstrated a less than stunning performance lately. Jacques Doucet reviews the program's rise and fall ... and wonders what's next.More >>
Jeremy Shockey is what you would call a true rock star. It starts with his exceptional talent, which he's showcased well over the years. But what has Shockey really done for the Saints? Jacques discusses his contribution - good and bad. More >>
Payton has made it clear that he is not going to jump ship. Yet some fans still feel a little unsettled about his family's Dallas move. In this piece, Jacques Doucet discusses the angst that this situation has caused the "Who Dat Nation."More >>
Tuesday, February 8 2011 6:26 PM EST2011-02-08 23:26:54 GMT
You know the cliche' ... less is more. And when it comes to the NFL regular season schedule, this is certainly the case. Already four games longer than the college football season, the pro year doesn't need to be any longer. Jacques Doucet sounds off in today's Jacques Talk.More >>
Almost two weeks have passed since the New Orleans Saints season has ended. See what Jacques' top 10 Saints moments are for the 2010 season in today's Jacques Talk.More >>
Can being a sportscaster in Baton Rouge compare to being a veteran wide receiver in the NFL? Maybe not ... but, a dream is a dream and Jacques talks about how two skinny kids from Lafayette have achieved theirs. Part 3.More >>
Monday, January 17 2011 3:23 PM EST2011-01-17 20:23:40 GMT
Can being a sportscaster in Baton Rouge compare to being a veteran wide receiver in the NFL? Maybe not ... but, a dream is a dream and Jacques talks about how two skinny kids from Lafayette have achieved theirs. Part 2.More >>
Can being a sportscaster in Baton Rouge compare to being a veteran wide receiver in the NFL? Maybe not ... but, a dream is a dream and Jacques talks about how two skinny kids from Lafayette have achieved theirs.More >>
It's time, after a seemingly long, anticipated wait the playoffs begin for the New Orleans Saints. The Saints have enjoyed a very nice season to this point. They've proven to be a good squad, but they're not special yet.More >>
Monday, December 20 2010 12:47 PM EST2010-12-20 17:47:49 GMT
A disappointing defeat Sunday in Baltimore, but certainly not an embarrassing one for Saints fans. It's a new era in which even the losses can be somewhat impressive. Jacques was in Baltimore for the game and brings you some insight on today's Jacques Talk.More >>
Friday, December 17 2010 6:06 PM EST2010-12-17 23:06:32 GMT
For years, Jacques was labeled a "bad luck charm" for local teams … at least when it came to covering them on the road. He's hoping to be a lucking charm for the black and gold this weekend when WAFB travels to Baltimore.More >>
WAFB Sports Anchor Jacques Doucet claims that life is good in Louisiana. LSU is in an historic bowl game, and the Saints are making a strong run towards a "Two Dat."More >>
A win against the St. Louis Rams this Sunday in the Superdome would give the Saints back-to-back seasons of 10 wins or more for the first time since the 1991-1992 season.More >>
WAFB Sports Anchor Jacques Doucet claims Miles was right….LSU needed both quarterbacks all along. Read his analysis of LSU's quarterback situation. More >>
Wednesday, December 1 2010 5:33 PM EST2010-12-01 22:33:34 GMT
WAFB Sports Anchor Jacques Doucet claims Miles was right….LSU needed both quarterbacks all along. Read his analysis of LSU's quarterback situation. More >>
It's time for LSU to take care of those Rebels from Oxford. And Jacques is not just talking about beating Ole Miss; he's talking about routing them.More >>
Stump Mitchell is a good man, but is he a good coach? Do the Jags have what it takes? In this week's commentary, WAFB Sports Anchor Jacques Doucet presents his thoughts on what's going on with Jaguar's football.More >>
LSU fans have perhaps never been prouder of a Les Miles coached team. In tonight's commentary, Jacques Doucet gives you his take on Saturday's outstanding win against an old foe.More >>
So where does Gary Cherone fit into all this? Well, he hasn't arrived at LSU yet (unless you want to break chronology and refer to Curley Hallman), but he could. Jacques will explain in Part Four of his LSU-Van Halen comparison.More >>
They had HUGE shoes to fill. They apparently were in over their heads. They weren't up to the task … this gig was simply too big for them. Meet Sammy Hagar and Les Miles in Part Three of Jacques' comparison of Van Halen and LSU Football!More >>
When you throw out the spandex and eyeliner, they are very much the same man. Meet the Rock Gods in Part Two of Jacques' comparison of Van Halen and LSU Football!More >>
Rock Gods, highly successful replacements and the fans that fight and bicker over both. Jacques cranks out a five part series combining his two favorite topics!More >>