Jayden Daniels Heisman Season Recap

Erik Trosclair • December 23, 2023

What a season it was!


Coming into the 2023 college football season, Jayden Daniels' odds to win the Heisman Trophy were somewhere in the top five depending on what site you looked at. If you are anything like me, you were cautiously optimistic about this coming into the season. Statistically, in the season opener against Florida State, the season got off to a pretty good start as Jayden accounted for over 400 total yards, but the Tigers lost by 21 points. The following week against Grambling State, Jayden basically did anything he wanted to do, throwing for five touchdowns. The following week against Mississippi State is when Jayden started to turn a few heads, throwing for over 300 yards while only throwing four incomplete passes. Also, he gained over 400 total yards. The next game, in a real nail bitter, Jayden threw for 320 yards and four touchdowns, leading the Tigers to an exciting win over rival Arkansas. The following week against in a crazy game against SEC West foe Ole Miss, Jayden would throw for 414 yards (the most he would throw for all season) and four touchdowns, while rushing for 99 yards and another score. The Tigers would head up to Missouri in a 11 AM kickoff, Jayden would throw for 259 yards and three touchdowns, while running for 130 yards and finding the end zone on the ground, at this point it is beginning to sound like we are following stats from a video game. LSU would return to Death Valley to take on SEC West rival Auburn, Jayden would gain a total of 418 and three touchdowns. The Tigers would stay home the following week to take on Army, Jayden would account for 285 total yards and four touchdowns, keep in mind he would exit this game early. The next week, Jayden would lead the Tigers into Tuscaloosa to take on the Alabama Crimson Tide, this game Jayden would put on a show for the nation to see, Jayden racked up 382 total yards and three scores, he would take a huge hit which forced him to leave the game early. At this point, many sportsbooks would remove Jayden's name from the Heisman odds. The following week, in my favorite game of Jayden's season, the Tigers would take on the Florida Gators in Baton Rouge, Jayden would the for 372 yards and three scores while adding 234 rushing yards and two scores. Jayden had an 85 yard run in this game where he just made it look easy. It was a something special. In the final two games of the season, head coach Brian Kelly basically made it his mission to get Jayden to New York to the Heisman Trophy ceremony. The following week Georgia State would come to Death Valley to play the Tigers. Jayden would put up over 500 yards and eight, yes eight, touchdowns. It was at this point, Jayden Daniels' Heisman odds were just behind Bo Nix of Oregon. For the final game of the regular season, LSU would welcome the Texas A&M Aggies into Baton Rouge, the Aggie offense would have possession for nearly 37 minutes, only letting the Jayden and the entire Tigers offense to have the ball for just over 23 minutes. That would not hold Jayden from putting up 355 total yards and 4 touchdowns. It was shortly after this game that LSU would go on full attack mode to get Jayden the Heisman. LSU launch the "That Kid Jayden" campaign, creating a website, mini series, and putting up a billboard in Las Vegas. Then on December 9th, Jayden's amazing season recognized as he would take home the Heisman Trophy. Jayden Daniels' 2023 season will now forever be remembered as one of the greatest season in college football history.


Jayden Daniels 2023 Award Recap

AP Player of the Year

Walter Camp Player of the Year

Davey O'Brien Award Winner

Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Winner

First Team All American - AP, FWAA, Sporting News, and AFCA

Second Team All American - Walter Camp

First Team All SEC - AP and SEC Coaches

Manning Award Finalist

Maxwell Award College Player of the Year Finalist

Walter Camp National Offensive Player of the Week vs Florida

Maxwell Award National Player of the Week vs Florida

Davey O'Brien National QB of the Week vs Florida

SEC Offensive Player of the Week vs Georgia State, Florida, Missouri, Arkansas, and Mississippi State


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NOLA Gold's win over Seattle secures 3rd place in the Major League Rugby Eastern Conference standings

By Tina Howell • April 28, 2025
After a weather-delayed kickoff, loyal NOLA Gold fans were treated to a rollercoaster of a match that ended with a well-earned 44-36 victory over the Seattle Seawolves at the Shrine. This win moved NOLA Gold into 3rd place in the Major League Rugby Eastern Conference standings. Coach Danny Lee said of the team's response to the delay, “We just had to control the controllables. Once we told the boys the definitive time for kickoff, we had a plan ready to go. In terms of game plan, we had to be a little bit more direct, and we had to kick and adapt quickly.” NOLA Gold set the tone early, taking an initial 3-0 lead thanks to a steady penalty kick from Dorian Jones. Though Seattle answered quickly with a try to make it 7-3, the Gold launched into a dominant scoring stretch. Isaac Te Tamaki powered across the try line to ignite the offense, followed by back-to-back tries from the relentless Jonah Mau’u. Jones continued to add points from the tee, stretching the Gold’s lead to 27-7. Just before halftime, the Seawolves found a breakthrough and scored at the buzzer, narrowing the margin to 27-14. However, NOLA emerged from the locker room with purpose. Xavier Mignot wasted no time reestablishing momentum with a try that pushed the lead to 34-14. Seattle fought back with intensity, capitalizing on back-to-back tries to bring the score to 34-24. But NOLA responded with composure, as Jones added another penalty to keep the visitors at bay, 37-24. The closing stages of the match saw both teams exchanging blows. Seattle’s try was met by a decisive moment from Joe Taufete’e, who muscled through defenders for a critical score. Luke Campbell’s conversion extended the lead to 44-29. Though Seattle scored one final try at the buzzer, it wasn’t enough. With a final score of 44-36, NOLA Gold walked away with a crucial five-point win in front of a roaring home crowd and strengthens their postseason hopes with a firm grip on 3rd place in the East. Their next match will be on the road against the San Diego Legion on May 4th at 4:00 PM CT. For tickets and more details, please visit www.nolagoldrugby.com

10th annual Covington Antiques and Uniques Festival

By Tina Howell • April 24, 2025
The 10th annual Covington Antiques & Uniques Festival will be held this Saturday, April 26, and Sunday, April 27, at the Covington Trailhead Museum. This two-day, juried festival features over 60 vendors offering an eclectic mix of antique furnishings, period collectibles, architectural salvage, and vintage-inspired fine crafts, as well as a live auction, car show, good food, music, and more. The Covington Heritage Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to preserve the city’s culture, character and community. Founded in 2015, the festival is coordinated with the support of the City’s Department of Cultural Arts and Events. As the festival grows and evolves each year, their goal remains the same- to offer a first-class juried event that reflects the unique charm and history of the city of Covington. The festival is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. and admission is free. For more details, please visit https://www.covingtonheritagefoundation.com/
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