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Ron Higgins

I have spent almost 30 of my 37 years (and counting) as a sports writer for the Commercial Appeal, where I covered the SEC and quickly learned how to spell "woo pig sooie." In 2013, I returned to my hometown of Baton Rouge, where I am a columnist for NOLA.com/The Times Picayune in New Orleans covering LSU and the SEC. I know that geaux is pronounced "go."

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As floodwaters washed away his Louisiana home, the pretend Brandon Burlsworth found inspiration in the man he portrayed in the movie
by Ron Higgins October 1, 2016
by Ron Higgins October 1, 2016
Brandon Burlsworth (above) during his brief career with the Indianpolis Colts. (Photo by Marty Burlsworth) I’ve interviewed both Brandon Burlsworths, the real one and the one who portrays him in the recently released movie about his extraordinary life. I like …
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