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The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar
The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar
Robert Alford, a 2013 alumnus, was selected in the second round of the 2013 National Football League Draft. Today, he is a cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals.

Alford flies from Atlanta to Arizona

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter • March 19, 2019

Two days after being waived by the Atlanta Falcons, Robert Alford agreed on terms with the Cardinals. According to the National Football League, Alford’s contract duration is for three years and worth...

University cheerleaders charge onto the field in Strawberry Stadium to cheer on the Lions at the start of a game. Cole Kelley, a transfer from the University of Arkansas, looks to have that same atmosphere next season as a member of the university’s football team.

Kelley returns home to finish eligibility

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter • March 11, 2019

Cole Kelley, a Lafayette native, transferred to the Lions to play as a quarterback after playing for two seasons at the University of Arkansas. Frank Scelfo, football head coach, believes Kelley will...

Raymond Monica has been hired as the assistant head coach of football for the next season. Monica was previously the head coach at Arkansas Tech University and has been coaching for 32 years.

Coaching football: a new chapter

Johnathan Zeringue, Staff Reporter • February 19, 2019

A native of Garyville, Louisiana, Raymond Monica looks forward to joining the coaching staff as the assistant head coach of football for the 2019 season. Monica, who is in his 32nd year of coaching, explained...

Cowboys defensive coordinator Lance Guidry becomes a Lion

Maiah Woodring, Staff Reporter • February 12, 2019

A new defensive coordinator for the football team will head practices this spring with an ambition to pursue the Southland Conference Championship. Lance Guidry, who has been coaching since 1994 and started...

Wrapping up the fall sports for 2018

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter • December 4, 2018

Football, cross country, soccer and volleyball concluded their seasons this semester.  The football team wrapped up its season, finishing ninth in the Southland Conference with a 4-7 record. Football...

A player poses with the River Bell Classic trophy. The competition showcases the rivalry between the Lions and Colonels.

The River Bell rivalry

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor • November 15, 2018

The Lions and Nicholls State University Colonels fostered a rivalry over 27 games since the inception of the River Bell Classic in 1972.  “It has been a great healthy rivalry between Nicholls and...

Chason Virgil, a junior quarterback, started his collegiate career at California State University, Fresno. The Mesquite, Texas native spends his days preparing for game day whether that is working out or watching game film whenever he can.

A day in the life of Chason Virgil

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter • November 6, 2018

Mesquite, Texas native Chason Virgil, a junior quarterback, started his quarterback experience when he was 4 years old and continued into college. Virgil transferred to the university from California...

The Lions football team finished its last home game of the season with a 23-6 win against McNeese State University.

Victory on ‘Senior Night’

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter • November 4, 2018

The Lions football team wrapped up its last home game of the season with a 23-6 win against McNeese State University. The two teams competed on Nov. 3 in Strawberry Stadium. The match was also "Senior...

Why we should care about the invisible line

Why we should care about the invisible line

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter • November 1, 2018

Many things go unnoticed in sports: the referees’ names, the work it takes to make the field look good, and sometimes the positions of key players. One of the most underrated facets of sports is the...

Chason Virgil, a junior quarterback, threw for 324 yards in the matchup against Abilene Christian University.

Trailing behind at home

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter • October 22, 2018

With over 600 yards given up on defense, the Lions football team lost to Abilene Christian University this past Saturday at the athletic Hall of Fame Game 48-27. Head Coach Frank Scelfo was disappointed...

Taron Jones, a freshman running back, runs the ball down the field in the game against the Northwestern State University demons.

Lions hold off demons

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter • September 30, 2018

The lions football team faced the Northwestern State University demons and emerged victorious with a 2-3 record. The lions were first on the board with a touchdown in the second play of the game. Northwestern...

Quarterback Chason Virgil res the ball in an attempt to score on the University of Central Arkansas Bears

Home game loss

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor • September 16, 2018

In the Lions' first home game of the season and the Southland Conference opener, the team lost 33-25 to the University of Central Arkansas, the Southland Conference defending champion. "When you look...

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