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Overtime Ed Daniels
Some of Louisiana’s best recruits are staying on the bayou in Thibodaux It is new turf for the head football coach of the Nicholls Colonels. “We recruited a lot of good football players,” said head coach Tim Rebowe. “Unfortunately, we can’t take all of them.” The Colonels continue to flex their muscle in southeast Louisiana, and
especially in metro New Orleans. Despite having three quarterbacks who will compete for the starting job in the spring, Nicholls was able to sign Karr quarterback Leonard Kelly, who led the Cougars to back to back state 4A championships. “He is a winner,” said Rebowe. “He didn’t care who was in the quarterback room, he wanted to compete.” The Colonels also landed a pair of defenders from Archbishop Rummel’s Division I state champions. Linebacker Quinton “Pig” Cage is someone who according to Rebowe is “always around the ball.” “He can play multiple positions.” At Nicholls, he’ll be joined by teammate Malik Woodery, a defensive back. Both were part of a defense that yielded no touchdowns in eight of 10 regular season games. Nicholls also landed St. James quarterback Shamar Smith, who will play slot receiver for the Colonels. Nicholls also got a signature from John Ehret’s Brandon James, one of the most versatile players in the state. James can play offense, defense, and return kicks. He will play defense, first at Nicholls. On signing day, James said why he chose Nicholls. “I chose Nicholls because it felt like home,” said James. “The campus, the coaches, they just kept that connection. I love coach Tim Rebowe and coach Lee Roussel. They
are going to get me better and better at what I do.” John Ehret head coach Marcus Scott said James had other opportunities. “He could have gone other places, bigger programs, but he decided to stay close to home.” “It is a really good fit for him, and we are looking forward to the next four years.” The 2020 season at Nicholls will be a page turner. Quarterback Chase Fourcade, who led the Colonels to back to back Southland Conference titles, finished his eligibility. When spring practice kicks off March 11, a three-way quarterback battle will commence between Lindsey Scott, Kohen Granier and Andrew Robison. “Chase will be difficult to replace,” said Rebowe. “And, the hardest part will be to replace his leadership.” Rebowe said one of the best things about the 2019 season is that the Colonels were picked to finish first, and finished first. But, 2019 doesn’t appear to be the last Southland Conference title to be won in Thibodaux in the foreseeable future. “We have former players recruiting for us.” And, on signing day, some of Louisiana’s best agreed. The bayou is a great place to be. BC
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