Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

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

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

The Lion's Roar
Football players sharpen their skills during a pregame warm up. Over the summer, athletes continue their practice regimen to prepare for the next season.

Summer preparations

Erica Welter, Staff Reporter • May 14, 2019

When the school year ends, many student athletes prepare for summer practice routines. Football players are among the student-athletes who practice during the summer months. Their workouts may vary in...

Lions football players signed posters and interacted with the community at “Hot August Night“ this past semester. In 1985, the football program at the university was cut due to a lack of funding. When the program was first cut, athletes and supporters abandoned the university with nothing here for them anymore. Since the 18-year hiatus ended in 2003, support for the football program has started to return. This is visible in funding and alumni involvement.

A relationship rebuilt

Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor • May 7, 2019

In over a decade, the relationship between Lions football and the community began to grow again. In 1985, the football program was discontinued and entered an 18-year hiatus. Ken Kenelly, a 1975 alumnus,...

The athletic department typically schedules games for the team years in advance. After playing against other universities in the state like University of Louisiana at Monroe, University of Louisiana at Lafayette and Louisiana State University, the Lions are scheduled to play against Louisiana Tech University in the 2021 season.

Lions to face the Bulldogs in 2021

Johnathan Zeringue, Staff Reporter • April 16, 2019

The Lions football team is scheduled to travel to Ruston to play Louisiana Tech University in the 2021 season to benefit the athletic programs of both universities. The athletic department handles various...

Frank Scelfo, head coach of football, teaches his players various plays at practice. The football team looks to build off of its 4-7 overall record from last season. Scelfo joined the Lions in 2018 following over 30 years of experience coaching the sport.

Scelfo’s journey of coaching football

Johnathan Zeringue, Staff Reporter • April 2, 2019

With over 30 years of coaching experience, Frank Scelfo was hired in January of 2018 to become the university’s 16th head coach of football. Beginning his second year at the helm of Lions football,...

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...

  1. Pages:
  3. 1
  4. 2
  5. 3
  6. 4
  7. 5
  8. 6
  9. 7
  10. 8

The Lion's Roar uses Accessibility Checker to monitor our website's accessibility.

Donate to The Lion's Roar
$755
$1500
Contributed
Our Goal