LSU Makes Two Big Defensive Line Hires

Erik Trosclair • January 13, 2024

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LSU hires Texas' defensive line coach to take on the same position. Davis was a defensive tackle at LSU from 1990-1992, he was named second team All-SEC in 1992. Bo was part of the LSU football staff twice, as a graduate assistant (1995-1997) and an assistant strength and conditioning coach (2002-2005). Bo has had multiple stops coaching at both the college and NFL level. After leaving LSU he would become the Miami Dolphins assistant defensive line coach in 2006, Alabama's defensive line coach (2007-2010, 2014-2015), Texas defensive tackle coach (2011-2013), Jacksonville Jaguars intern (2016), UTSA defensive line coach (2017), Detroit Lions (2018-2020), and most recently Texas (2021-2023).


Bo Davis has coached for legendary coach Nick Saban on four separate occasions. He joins a familiar face on the LSU coaching staff as Davis coached for LSU's associate head coach Frank Wilson at UTSA in 2017. Bo Davis has been apart of three national championship coaching staffs (2003 LSU, 2009 Alabama, 2015 Alabama). Bo has coached multiple All Conference, All American, and award winning players. He coached 2018 first round pick Marcus Davenport at UTSA. Bo will play a big part in recruiting, he has played a part in bringing in multiple four and five star recruits.


Fun Fact: Bo Davis' son, Beau Davis, plays defensive line at Southeastern Louisiana University.


Another hire LSU has made is bringing in Missouri's defensive line and edge rusher coach, Kevin Peoples in an assistant coaching role. The 2023 Broyles Award semifinalist is one of the more experienced coaches you will find as 2024 will be his 30th year coaching. Prior to Missouri, he was the defensive line coach at Indiana for two seasons and at Tulane for four seasons. Peoples has made coaching stops at Georgia Southern University, UAB, Arkansas, Arkansas State, Northwestern State, Northern Arizona, Central Missouri, and Blinn College. Peoples has coached several all conference players and multiple NFL draft picks.


Kevin Peoples played college football at Carroll College where he was an all league and all district linebacker.


Fun Fact: Kevin Peoples was the defensive line coach for the Las Vegas Outlaws of the XFL in 2001, the team which featured fan favorite Rod "He Hate Me" Smart.


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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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