Professional athletes dying too young Kyle Carrier March 16, 2016 We've all heard the clich "Live everyday as if it's your last," and sadly, it appears many professional...
Pitcher carries on athletic family tradition Kyle Carrier March 16, 2016 Sophomore pitcher Krystalin Ensminger brings more than just her play to the Nicholls State softball team;...
Instructor loves ‘Pretty Woman’ Kyle Carrier April 10, 2008 A light brown wooden door bears a green sheet containing his class schedule and office hours while large...
Nursing reputable for new technology, selective admissions Kyle Carrier November 8, 2007 Due to a selective admission process, improved changes in technology and a guarantee of jobs after graduation,...
Honors program offers benefits, rewards students Kyle Carrier November 1, 2007 Since 2000, the Honors Program at Nicholls has enticed qualified students to join by offering numerous...
Professor enlivens classes with jokes, experiences Kyle Carrier August 23, 2007 It's 8:20 a.m. The students enrolled in Glenn Antizzo's Government 250 class walk in, sit down and shuffle...
Nicholls track team starts off by breaking records Kyle Carrier January 25, 2007 The Nicholls State indoor track team has only had two meets this year, but they have managed to break...
Colonels hold strong despite their obstacles Kyle Carrier January 18, 2007 After an 11-game losing streak, the Colonels basketball team picked up their first win over Xavier (N.O.),...
Sports Picks winner proud of himself Kyle Carrier November 16, 2006 Nicholls Worth sports writer Clyde Verdin Jr., mass communication junior from Morgan City, won the 2006...
Sports editor says goodbye Kyle Carrier November 16, 2006 Three years ago I sat in the Union as a lost freshman and picked up my first copy of the Nicholls Worth. After...
Men’s basketball begins pre-conference games Kyle Carrier November 16, 2006 If Hollywood decides to make a movie about this year's Colonels basketball season, the title would most...
A look into the future of Colonels athletics Kyle Carrier November 9, 2006 It seems like every semester I write a column on how I believe Nicholls' sports is on the rise, but this...
Colonels Fall to Jacks, Title Hopes Depleted Kyle Carrier November 9, 2006 Lightning rarely strikes twice in the same place, but the Colonels football team could not dodge the...
Colonel baseball team to host training camps Kyle Carrier November 9, 2006 The Colonels baseball team will hold a pitching and catching camp for all high school ball players in...
Saints success equals increased support Kyle Carrier November 9, 2006 The recent success of the New Orleans Saints has brought black and gold fever to the community and the...
Rivalry televised tonight on Fox Sports Kyle Carrier November 2, 2006 Taking a break from the typical Saturday games, the Colonels will travel to San Marcos, Texas to play...
Freshman shines in Colonels’ 44-0 win Kyle Carrier October 26, 2006 Just last year, freshman quarterback Zach Chauvin was preparing to lead the Thibodaux High Tigers to...
Colonels to take on Greyhounds for Family Day Kyle Carrier October 26, 2006 After playing seven weeks of the season, three of which in their conference slate, the Colonels are set...
Colonels soccer season nears end Kyle Carrier October 26, 2006 After losing their final home game 3-1 to Central Arkansas Friday and dropping a conference road game...
College football meets the WWF Kyle Carrier October 26, 2006 I must admit when I was a young boy I had a vast obsession with wrestling. I was one of the millions...
Track teams look to future with promise Kyle Carrier October 19, 2006 The history of the cross-country team at Nicholls may not be one of success, but second-year Head Coach...
Football coach uses two quarterbacks Kyle Carrier October 19, 2006 Freshman quarterback Vince Montgomery and junior quarterback Chris Bunch began preseason training camp...
Non-believers may be suprised in the end Kyle Carrier October 5, 2006 Okay, I know what most of you are thinking: our Colonels football team is 1-3 and are obviously not nearly...
Women’s basketball to face Top 25 teams Kyle Carrier October 5, 2006 Lady Colonels Head Basketball Coach Mark Cook announced last week the women's basketball schedule, which...
Colonels to face Lions Saturday Kyle Carrier October 5, 2006 When the Colonels face the Southeastern Lions Saturday, it will be the first time the River Bell Classic...
Colonels cage Lions 14-10 Kyle Carrier October 5, 2006 The Nicholls State Colonels finished their Homecoming festivities in style by defeating the Southeastern...
Conference play begins for volleyball Kyle Carrier September 28, 2006 After going 6-9 during their non-conference schedule, the Lady Colonels started the "second season,"...
Sophomore soccer player displays leadership skills Kyle Carrier September 28, 2006 Sophomore midfielder Sara West's numbers may not jump off the stat sheet, but her leadership on the field...
Football stadium press box vandalized Kyle Carrier September 21, 2006 The press box at John L. Guidry Stadium was vandalized Tuesday night, according to Brandon Rizzuto, Sports...
Soccer team to start SLC play tomorrow Kyle Carrier September 21, 2006 After starting the season 2-6-1 in non-conference play, which featured the likes of No. 8 Texas, Louisiana-Lafayette,...
Kamikaze love bugs attempt to spoil fun Kyle Carrier September 21, 2006 They're everywhere. They may be in your home, in or on your car, in every tree, on every road sign or,...
Former Tiger joins Nicholls football team Kyle Carrier September 14, 2006 Many football players dream of playing in front of 92,000 fans at LSU's Tiger Stadium, but for freshman...
Lady Colonel stays strong despite challenges Kyle Carrier September 7, 2006 Throughout her career at Nicholls, senior middle hitter Atina Porter has witnessed two coaching changes,...
Editor urges support for smaller sports Kyle Carrier September 7, 2006 It's September, so by now everybody already knows about football season, but I think we need to show...
Football standout dies in accident Kyle Carrier September 7, 2006 Former Nicholls State, Baltimore Colts and New Orleans Saints wide receiver and Colonels athletics hall-of-famer...
Colonels go on air Kyle Carrier August 31, 2006 This football season Colonels fans can sit at home and not worry about missing a game. It was announced...
Colonels set to open tonight vs. Muleriders Kyle Carrier August 31, 2006 The 2006 football season is now upon us, and the Colonels' first step towards repeating as champs begins...
Defense set to anchor team this season Kyle Carrier August 24, 2006 The Colonels' football team hopes the sports clich "defense wins championships" holds true once again...
Drugs lose fans’ respect Kyle Carrier August 24, 2006 After taking a lengthy break from writing to catch up on much needed sleep during the summer break, I...
NSU season tickets selling rapidly Kyle Carrier August 24, 2006 When the Nicholls State football team launched its 2006 season ticket campaign this summer, tickets were...
Hitting big part of Lady Colonels’ success Kyle Carrier April 27, 2006 The Lady Colonels softball team discovered that, despite the old saying "defense can win championships,"...
Season never ends for Colonel athletics Kyle Carrier April 27, 2006 Although the semester and sports seasons are winding down, the work is never-ending for the Colonels...
Colonels prepare to defend conference title with spring drills Kyle Carrier March 30, 2006 By Kyle CarrierSports EditorDriving past the practice field, many students can see the Colonels football...
Baseball suspensions good in long run Kyle Carrier March 30, 2006 Usually around this time all the talk surrounds sports deals with March Madness and brackets, but occasionally...
Colonels baseball plays despite 16 suspensions Kyle Carrier March 23, 2006 When Nicholls head baseball coach Chip Durham suspended 16 players for academics on March 15, it came...
Freshman softball player makes name for herself Kyle Carrier March 23, 2006 Freshman outfielder Leslie Bourgeois has a little bit to brag about to her softball teammates.On March...
Sophomore baseball player excels on football field Kyle Carrier March 23, 2006 Sophomore catcher Sean Comeaux is the only member of the Colonels baseball team to receive a Southland...
Softball downs Demons in rubber match 11-1 Kyle Carrier March 23, 2006 It only took five innings for the Lady Colonels softball team to dispose of the Northwestern State Demons...
Budget varies throughout Colonel sports Kyle Carrier March 9, 2006 Everyone knows the basic equipment needed to play football, basketball, baseball and the many other sports...
Nicholls loses football, baseball scholarships Kyle Carrier March 9, 2006 Nicholls State is one of the 95 schools penalized for falling below the minimum score of 925 on the NCAA's...
Bobcats scratch Colonels; sweep series Kyle Carrier March 9, 2006 The Nicholls State Colonels came into Sunday's contest against the Texas State Bobcats trying to avoid...
Professional hockey players gambling with controversy, careers Kyle Carrier February 23, 2006 "Show me the money."That once-famous movie line sadly became a reality in more ways than one in the sports...
Tigers devour Colonels 17-4 Kyle Carrier February 23, 2006 The Nicholls State baseball team dropped the deciding game in the three game series against Memphis 17-4...
Football defensive coordinator leaves Colonels for Georgia Tech Kyle Carrier February 23, 2006 Nicholls State head football coach Jay Thomas announced last week that defensive coordinator Charles...
Fan attendance drops in Division I-AA football Kyle Carrier February 23, 2006 According to the NCAA NEWS, the overall attendance for Division I-AA football games dropped slightly...
Indoor Track season off and running Kyle Carrier February 16, 2006 The Nicholls State women's track team has already entered their indoor track season. Going from outdoor...
French student swings for success this season Kyle Carrier February 16, 2006 Despite being early in the men's tennis season, senior Sebastien Normand has already given Nicholls State...
Changes surround Southland Conference Kyle Carrier February 16, 2006 The Southland Conference Board of Directors met on Feb. 3 and approved a new format that will affect...
Minority coaches rare in collegiate athletics Kyle Carrier February 9, 2006 Nicholls State has something most other colleges in America do not: two minority coaches.According to...
New recruits to don red and gray Kyle Carrier February 9, 2006 Nineteen new athletes will help the Colonels defend their Southland Conference Championship next season.Head...
Editor questions sportsmanship in athletics Kyle Carrier February 9, 2006 It appears that many of today's professional and even some college athletes have forgotten one important...
Super Bowl opinions differ across campus Kyle Carrier February 2, 2006 The Seattle Seahawks and Pittsburgh Steelers will face each other in Sunday's Super Bowl XL in Detroit,...
Editor claims Seahawks lose Kyle Carrier February 2, 2006 Now that the torture of hearing Clyde ramble about the Seahawks is over, everyone can read the "real"...
Softball prepares to get back into swing Kyle Carrier January 26, 2006 The Lady Colonels softball team has already hit the practice field in hopes of improving on last season's...
Men’s basketball gets Outback flavor Kyle Carrier January 26, 2006 The Nicholls State men's basketball team took the term international to a whole new level, with a total...
Colonels clinch first Southland Conference title Kyle Carrier November 17, 2005 The No. 24 Nicholls State Colonels clinched their first Southland Conference title in school history...
NBA establishes new age limit for draft Kyle Carrier November 17, 2005 The NBA dropped a proverbial "bombshell" this past summer by establishing a new 19-year-old age limit...
Editor pleas to be new Saints GM Kyle Carrier November 17, 2005 As the new semester begins, I think it's time to clear up the USC talk in college football before I make...
Colonels baseball team hopes to possess ‘winning chip’ Kyle Carrier November 17, 2005 Last summer, James "Chip" Durham became the newest member of the Colonel family, taking over as head...
Coaches approve of NBA dress code Kyle Carrier November 17, 2005 Colonels head basketball coach J.P. Piper and Lady Colonels head basketball coach Mark Cook agree with...
Fall semester memorable for University, sports editor Kyle Carrier November 17, 2005 As the college football season slowly wraps up, so does the fall semester. Usually around this time college...
Conference title on the line for Colonels Kyle Carrier November 17, 2005 The Colonels football team can accomplish two firsts with a win Saturday against the McNeese State Cowboys. A...
Colonels’ game against Lions sold out Kyle Carrier November 10, 2005 Colonel fans who hope to attend the Nicholls-Southeastern game Saturday are likely to be out of luck...
Portable floor may be used for home basketball games Kyle Carrier November 10, 2005 Home basketball games this season could have a different look on the court if a portable floor is used.The...
Benson’s behavior, post-game actions unsaintly, inappropriate Kyle Carrier November 3, 2005 The Benson Boogie, a dance we've grown to love after every Saints win-yes I said Saints win-is now in...
Colonels battle for paddle against Bobcats Kyle Carrier October 27, 2005 The Nicholls State Colonels and No. 9 ranked Texas State Bobcats renew their rivalry Saturday night for...
Former Colonels to be honored at halftime Kyle Carrier October 27, 2005 Nicholls State will honor five former Colonels at halftime during the homecoming game Saturday night...
Senior’s performance turning many heads Kyle Carrier October 27, 2005 Colonels senior defensive back Tommy Lee Brown turned the heads of everyone, including NFL scouts.Although...
Editor ponders odd sports jargon Kyle Carrier October 20, 2005 Have you ever watched the news and heard sort of important political figures use terms that no one, except...
Instant replay becomes part of college football Kyle Carrier October 20, 2005 The instant replay system made its first appearance on the college football field this season after a...
SLC teams begin conference play Kyle Carrier October 6, 2005 As the football season nears the midway point, Southland Conference teams enter the heart of their schedules,...
Running back depth creates football success Kyle Carrier October 6, 2005 The Nicholls State Colonels have something teams dream of having: running back depth.In an option-oriented...
Colonels football moves on despite cancellations Kyle Carrier September 29, 2005 Cancelled games are starting to become a trend for Nicholls State football. After having to cancel one...
Colonels aim to wow fans Saturday Kyle Carrier September 22, 2005 After last week's 54-0 victory, the Colonels prepare for Saturday's game again North Carolina, which...
Athlete balances football, school, family Kyle Carrier September 22, 2005 Senior defensive lineman Chris Hester isn't a typical college student. Aside from his daily class schedule,...
Colonels drown Wolves 54-0 Kyle Carrier September 15, 2005 The Nicholls State Colonels opened their two-game home stand ona positive note Saturday defeating Cheyney...
Colonels’ weekend filled with more than football Kyle Carrier September 15, 2005 The scheduled game between Nicholls State Colonels and Cheyney University Wolves of Pennsylvania is still...
Warrick’s challenge well done, editor says Kyle Carrier September 15, 2005 In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, television sets are overtaken with images of flooded New Orleans...
Fantasy football leagues turn gamers into coaches Kyle Carrier August 25, 2005 Fantasy Football has opened new doors to the world of Internet gaming. A simple game that started out...
To Holdout or not to holdout: That is the question Kyle Carrier August 25, 2005 First, it was Green Bay Packers wide receiver Javon Walker, followed by Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver...
Football hopes for impressive season despite constant last place predictions Kyle Carrier August 25, 2005 As the 2005 football season quickly approaches, the Colonels find themselves predicted to finish last...
Sports Briefs Kyle Carrier April 28, 2005 BaseballSenior Bubba Bell went 3-for-5 with two home runs and seven RBIs to lift the Nicholls State Colonels...
Wrist bone injury to keep Hatch out for season Kyle Carrier April 28, 2005 Since March 29, Colonel senior infielder Anthony Hatch has been out of action with a wrist injury that...
Sports editor shares Kyle Carrier April 28, 2005 With final exams rolling around, so does my first semester as sports editor, and I must say it was a...
Colonels football concludes spring drills, training Kyle Carrier April 28, 2005 After dusting off the pads nearly three weeks ago to hit the practice field once again, the Colonels...
Colonels baseball addresses importance of hitting to success Kyle Carrier April 21, 2005 In a game that can be thoroughly dominated by solid pitching, the Colonels and head coach B. D. Parker...
Colletti hopes to take talents to professional football Kyle Carrier April 21, 2005 After a four-year career playing halfback and fullback for the Colonels, running back Colt Colletti is...
Arena football player dies of presumed spinal cord injury Kyle Carrier April 14, 2005 Former NFL defensive lineman Al Lucas died Sunday from a presumed spinal cord injury sustained while...
Bayou Bullpen helps with softball fundraising Kyle Carrier April 14, 2005 On a typical weekend game, a Colonel softball fan can catch a sniff of jambalaya or some other Cajun...
Sports Editor predicts future of sports world Kyle Carrier April 14, 2005 Okay. I admit it. I have a crystal ball.Well actually it's a marble I found lying under my bed for who...
