jcasey

Hmmm....so their just building to sale? That seems odd. Yeah, I'm pretty ticked about PF Changs toying with us like they have for the past few years. I'm about to become disgruntled PF Changs lover! I'm maybe more ticked at SDI for name dropping. Why say names like PF Changs, La Madeline and Capital Grille and not come through? I'm beginning to think it's all lies to hype the building of their developments. What do you think? On another note, I noticed they are beginning to work on the parcel by Airline across from Chick-Fil-A at the Stirling Bossier site. According to the new site plan a Progressive Bank and a Longhorn Steakhouse (proposed) are to go on that plot. I also just found on Longhorn's website they are currently hiring managers for Shreveport and Bossier. I guess it's something.

The article says it is going to be opening late 2008? That sure is a quick build. I have to wonder if they are not rebranding one of the other hotels over there. Other than it being 96 rooms, I don't see how they could build it so fast.

Yeah I did mention it not too long ago.

They are definitely doing something over in front of Strawn's. I went by last week and noticed heavy work being done there. As far as by LA Downs, I think I had mentioned I heard that the property owners of that property on Hwy 80 by Circle K were trying to lure Walgreens. I haven't heard anything about behind Circle K. I have also noticed a lot of Commercial Realtor signs going up around the Waffle House in Haughton. I would love to see something happen here.

I also thought it looked like a staging area for the road work, but I was told that it had been surveyed. I don't know. I heard that whoever owns the property at the corner of 80 and Stockwell Rd was trying to attract Walgreens to that corner. I was also told that Walgreens was looking at that old Kings Krossing store, but they are looking for a traffic light. Brian, why do you have to tease us?

I hear that another truck stop is looking at Haughton. I hear it will be on the north side of I-20. I also hear that Walgreens is looking to compete with the new Haughton CVS. I heard they are looking between I-220 and the CVS for a location. Anyone else heard anything lately? It's been kinda quiet. Hey Brian, do you know when you are going to be able to tell what you know?

First of all....WOOHOOOOO!!!! Geaux Tigers!!!! Second, check out this garbage from Steve Greenberg, another Sporting News writer..... It was at the end of his column about Tony Romo....The week that will be: 'Boys being boys

Yep, same thing I heard. He wanted to know if Les was staying or going. I guess we'll see what he can do at Arkansas. Many analysts are telling parents to beware. They think that they should not allow their kids to go there because of how Bobby job hops. What kid wants to know they will have a coaching change during their college career? You know coaches always promise, promise, promise they aren't leaving. Who can trust him when give his track record?

I know it's an improvement and it's going to cost $15 million, but it's still from 1991. Any ideas of how old the presses major newspapers use are?

He's another Saban. Have you heard about his 10 second address to his staff? He didn't even face his team. What a loser. Have you seen ESPN? They are killing him. They have NFL Analysts and Falcon players blasting him. I think quitter is one of the nicer things they are saying about him. One of they major things they have been saying is watch out Arkansas, the longest he has stayed anywhere was Louisville and he was only there four years. They say he is always looking for the next best thing. They said he wanted the LSU job.

Nice one Richy!

Yeah, that Alabama/Colorado game is here in Shreveport. I have thought about going decked in LSU with a sign that says Louisiana hates Saban!!!

That sucks that the food was bad. I want to go, but I am not in a rush, especially after your experience. I still have not made Copeland's Cheesecake Bistro and have been wanting to go back to Cantina Laredo. When you have kids you rarely get away from them for dinner, so you kinda have to pick what you want most! Sushi also sounds awesome. We have made Fuddruckers at LA Downs and LA Boardwalk. It had been a while since I had been to one, but from how I remembered them ours are not like the others at all. The others seemed like a sports bar atmosphere, these seem like semi-fast food. That being said, I was not impressed with the LB one, but the LA Downs one was really awesome.

You know, I have been hoping that Hawaii would whip Georgia, but then I thought about it. If Hawaii beats Georgia and are undefeated and LSU beats Ohio State, would we have to share the National Title again? I could envision that happening, so after thinking about it, I think it would be better if Georgia wins. I really hate wanting that. I feel so dirty!

Holy cow. Well, I guess she was entitled to her $700 spree, or were you due yours? I think that's the chicken or the egg argument.

Yeah the LSUS campus would not be a good spot, but Mansfield??? That's a long way to go for class, especially those that live in Bossier Parish. Mansfield just doesn't scream observatory to me. I'd be afraid of getting jacked! I'm sure there are other places closer to Shreveport to see the stars. Whoa. That's a lot of money. You should have spent that money at BestBuy! Camera equipment, right? JCPenney is a place were everything's always on sale. You never actually know the "real" price there. Tags are marked high, because of the "sales."

I cannot take credit. It was ESPNs expert...I just relayed the prediction! I am very happy that he was right though. I think we will see the team that throttled VT earlier this year because they have five weeks to get healthy, especially Glen Dorsey. Speaking of him -- LSU DT Dorsey wins Nagurski Trophy Yes the refs did try to help UWV win that game. It was very obvious what was going on. It was the conference trying to assure one of their own got in the NCG. And yes the Saints blew it big time. What was Payton thinking??? That was a very bonehead call. I am pretty sure the season is over, although as bad as the NFC is, you never know. Oh well, at least our Tigers will be playing in January!!!

Pretty stunning huh??? Now I just wish I had tickets! I don't think I'll be getting any, Shreveport Times was reporting that they were already at $600 each today!!!

Wow. Can you believe what has happened today??? Well, ESPN BCS experts are saying that the NC game will be Ohio State and LSU. I will be very anxious until tomorrow night when they have the BCS game announcements. I cannot believe that LSU has a chance at the NC. Many people feel that only the Conference Champions should be able to get in the NC game, which keeps Georgia and Kansas out. Those conference champ teams are Ohio State, LSU, USC, Oklahoma and Virginia Tech. It's pretty obvious that Ohio State will get in. Look at the losses. USC lost to Stanford; Oklahoma got straight beat by Texas Tech and lost to Colorado; VT lost big to LSU; and LSU lost in triple overtime to Kentucky and Arkansas which both had Heisman contending players. I think that LSU, even though they were barely winning some tough games, should make the NC game with Ohio State. I'll be crossing my fingers until tomorrow night and hoping that all the pollsters see it the same way.

Breaking News from ESPN -- Source: Miles to announce he's staying at LSU Also, from Shreveport Times -- Bertman: Miles to stay at LSU

Yep, looks that way. From espn.com -- Sources: Nebraska to name LSU defensive coordinator Pelini as coach

Yeah Richy, I was definitely containing myself during the game, but that chop block sent me flying over the edge. Dorsey is a great guy and will be a great NFL player and to see that put in jeopardy by an intentional, illegal chop just makes me so angry. It merited the f-bomb! I also hope Ramsey gets what's coming to him. Nate I agree with you about Les. He is a very stand up and honest guy. After what Satan did, I respect Les very much for how he is handling the situation. I think that Jack Del Rio would be an interesting pick. He would match up to the LSU style very well. He is a guy that likes to play hard-nose defense and run the ball. I'm not sure how razzle dazzle Gary Crowton, though he has not looked razzle dazzle this year, would fit in with Jack's plan. I would love to see Jack Del Rio in Baton Rouge, but I've never been a fan of Beamer.

At this point, I feel the rest of the season does not matter. Who cares about the SEC Championship? I don't. To me, it was National Championship or bust. I am so mad that I threw all of my LSU stuff in the back of my closet. I cannot recall being so angry over a football game. I'm still mad. I agree with you Richy, where was the pressure on the 4th and 10? Are you kidding me? I also recall the same type of formation penalty costing us big plays several times this year (I cannot recall the instances...sorry). It has to be the coaching. With the talent out there, the two games we lost should not have even been close. I also like Les Miles and Bo Pelini, but we need results. I felt there was no motivation or desire there. Where was the passion? You would think that if you're #1 and the National Championship was on the line you could get jacked up and stop someone. I really could care less if Les and Bo leave. They are good coaches, but we're pratically starting over next year anyway. There was what, 25 seniors? I know they included Flynn, Hester, Doucet, Dorsey, Steltz, C. Jackson, Zenon, Highsmith, Sanders, Pittman. That is seriously, almost the entire starting defense. Richy, I am also outraged by the chop block on Dorsey. I was in Albuquerque watching that game at my in-laws and dropped the f-bomb in front of my wife's Grandmother! My wife had been warning everyone the day before what could happen if things went wrong in the LSU game. Sure enough, it happened. I didn't care though, I think that it was appropriate in that situation. That was an intentional chop to hurt Dorsey, no question. I don't know that I have ever seen one so intentional. They must have been watching Denver Broncos instructional videos. As much as I love LSU, no matter how much talent they have, they do not deserve playing in the NC game. Too many penalties, too many close games and losing to teams we should have beat. The thing that does make me mad is, what if Missouri and West Virginia both lose? Does it then, by default fall to Ohio State and Georgia (a team that didn't even win it's division, much less it's Conference)? What does everyone think about the possibility of Ohio State (with their powder puff schedule) or Georgia getting into the NC game???

Two of things: Bossier City Harley Davidson to break ground on new dealership For Brian, I don't know if you have noticed, but that old gas station at the intersection of 157 and McKinley in Haughton has been torn down. I have been told that Citizen's Bank is building a bank with a strip mall there! I'm excited for Haughton.

Hello Baton Rouge! I don't know if this has been said, but California Pizza Kitchen is coming to Baton Rouge! I was talking to a manager in Dallas and she told me that they are opening a location there. If you guys don't know about CPK, it is awesome. I wish we were getting one in Shreveport. Congratulations!