The East Jefferson Warrior football team must feel like a sapling amongst a collection of redwoods. The program is trying to re-establish itself following a rocky journey.

Stuart Bott took over a football program at Riverdale High School in 2008 that barely had a pulse.

Tulane added another pledge for the 2010 class when cornerback L.J. Parker of Port Allen committed to the Green Wave.

NewOrleans.Com/Sports has learned that John Curtis offensive tackle Luke Charpentier will commit to the Arkansas Razorbacks on Monday.

The LSU defense has been doing some trash talking, but the coaches probably don't mind. It seems like the jawing involves the linebackers and the secondary.

Kelvin Sheppard was amused by the questions about whether there was any competition among the defensive players. "Chad Jones is one who is always taking credit for the tackle even when he's not around," he chuckled.

Sheppard has been a stalwart on defense for the Tigers. He has accumulated 39 stops over the last 3 games, but his value to the team goes beyond his stats.