"sportstalk" With Bobby Hebert

Live from the annual Manning Passing Academy, Mike spoke to multiple guests, including Saints legend Archie Manning, Nicholls State head football coach Tim Rebowe, Scott Sidwell, the deputy AD & chief operating officer at Colorado State, and Jim Nagy, the executive director of the annual Reese's Senior Bowl. The guys celebrated the remarkable growth of the Manning Passing Academy in its 28th year. Mike emphasized the economic impact the event brings to Thibodaux every summer. Mike and Charlie reported on the Pelicans' blockbuster move to add former Atlanta PG Dejounte Murray, evaluating the trade package and Murray's contract situation. 

Mike interviewed Greg Stock, the CEO of Thibodaux Regional Sports Medicine Center. Stock celebrated the opportunity for young trainers to learn at the Manning Passing Academy. Jim Nagy, the executive director of the annual Reese's Senior Bowl, joined Mike. Nagy evaluated Saints rookie OT Taliese Fuaga, a Senior Bowl participant and 14th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. He talked about Trevor Penning's talent and potential. Nagy also shared his thoughts on Spencer Rattler, explaining how the Falcons drafting Michael Penix Jr. allowed him to fall to the Saints. He emphasized the importance of the Senior Bowl to the NFL recruiting process. Mike and Charlie gave an update on the Pelicans' trade for Dejounte Murray. 

Jim Nagy, the executive director of the annual Reese's Senior Bowl, joined Mike. Nagy evaluated Saints rookie OT Taliese Fuaga, a Senior Bowl participant and 14th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. He talked about Trevor Penning's talent and potential. Nagy also shared his thoughts on Spencer Rattler, explaining how the Falcons drafting Michael Penix Jr. allowed him to fall to the Saints. He emphasized the importance of the Senior Bowl to the NFL recruiting process. 

Jeff "Hawk" Hawkins, a chief organizer of the Manning Passing Academy, joined Mike to discuss the camp's growth in its 28th year. Hawkins remembered his path to work with the Oregon Ducks and highlighted star Chargers QB Justin Herbert's backstory. Mike spoke to Scott Sidwell, the deputy AD & chief operating officer at Colorado State. Sidwell praised Archie Manning for retaining relationships made at the Manning Passing Academy. He reviewed the new era of NIL and the transfer portal in college athletics. Mike and Charlie broke down the Pelicans' blockbuster trade that landed them former Atlanta PG Dejounte Murray. 

Mike and Charlie broke down the Pelicans' blockbuster trade that landed them former Atlanta PG Dejounte Murray. The guys reviewed Murray's contract situation, explaining why it's favorable for New Orleans. 

Mike spoke to Scott Sidwell, the deputy AD & chief operating officer at Colorado State. Sidwell praised Archie Manning for retaining relationships made at the Manning Passing Academy. He reviewed the new era of NIL and the transfer portal in college athletics. 

Mike spoke to Nicholls State head football coach Tim Rebowe and Vic Lafont, Thibodaux's head of economic commerce. Rebowe praised the work the Nicholls receivers get at the camp with the top quarterbacks in the country. Mike interviewed Ernest "Turk" Harvey, a sports performance trainer in Thibodaux, during WWL's "Triple Option" segment. Harvey evaluated players he trained: former LSU DT Maason Smith and current Lions CB Amik Robertson. Harvey also promoted Camp Moula, his training camp. Nicholls State president Jay Clune joined Mike to celebrate the annual Manning Passing Academy's impact on Thibodaux. Mike and Charlie reported on a splash trade by the Pelicans. 

Mike interviewed Ernest "Turk" Harvey, a sports performance trainer in Thibodaux, during WWL's "Triple Option" segment. Harvey evaluated players he trained: former LSU DT Maason Smith and current Lions CB Amik Robertson. Harvey also promoted Camp Moula, his training camp. 

Mike spoke to coach Don Rodrigue about the success of the annual Louisiana Line Camp. The guys celebrated the growth of the Manning Passing Academy, which has 1500 campers from 47 states. Mike interviewed Ryan and Tyler Trahan, two Thibodaux Regional Health System athletic trainers. They discussed the work to keep campers and players healthy in the South Louisiana humidity at the Manning Passing Academy. Saints legend Archie Manning joined Mike to review the ridiculous growth of the camp. Mike gave a stat about the number of starting NFL QBs that attended the Manning Passing Academy. Manning shared his thoughts on the expanded College Football Playoff. He also remembered his relationship with Saints rookie QB Spencer Rattler. 

Saints legend Archie Manning joined Mike at the annual Manning Passing Academy in Thibodaux to review the ridiculous growth of the camp. Mike gave a stat about the number of starting NFL QBs that attended the Manning Passing Academy. Manning shared his thoughts on the expanded College Football Playoff. He also remembered his relationship with Saints rookie QB Spencer Rattler. 

Saints legend Archie Manning remembered his relationship with Saints rookie QB Spencer Rattler. 

Mike and Charlie evaluated Yves Missi, the Pelicans' 21st overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. They listened to David Griffin's comments about Brandon Ingram's contract situation. Todd Graffagnini, the radio voice of the Pelicans, discussed the Pelicans' top pick. Mike and Charlie broke down new Pelicans SG Antonio Reeves, the team's second-round pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, highlighting his offensive prowess and impressive shooting numbers at Kentucky. Blake Ruffino, the founder of the Are You Serious sports network, joined Mike and Charlie. Ruffino projected more offseason activity in the transfer portal for LSU baseball. Mike, Jeff, and Charlie played their daily "Triple Option" feature. Jeff and Charlie interviewed John Morris, the voice of the Baylor Bears, about Missi's development in his freshman year at Baylor. The guys heard from Bryson Graham about Missi. 

Jeff gave his top five players in the modern era of Saints football. 

Jeff and Charlie shared their observations from Antonio Reeves, the Pelicans' 47th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. The guys listened to audio from David Griffin, the Pelicans' executive vice president of basketball operations, about the team's "all-in" attitude. They also projected the future of Brandon Ingram on the Pelicans' roster. 

Jeff and Charlie broke down the Pelicans' two draft picks: Baylor C Yves Missi and Kentucky SG Antonio Reeves. John Morris, the voice of the Baylor Bears, joined Jeff and Charlie. Morris remembered Yves Missi's best showings in his freshman year at Baylor. He discussed his journey to the NBA from Cameroon. Morris also praised Missi's defensive capabilities and his personality. The guys heard from Bryson Graham and David Griffin about Missi. 

John Morris, the voice of the Baylor Bears, joined Jeff and Charlie. Morris remembered Yves Missi's best showings in his freshman year at Baylor. He discussed his journey to the NBA from Cameroon. Morris also praised Missi's defensive capabilities and his personality.

John Morris, the voice of the Baylor Bears, shared his thoughts on Yves Missi's NBA comparison. 

Mike and Charlie evaluated new Pelicans SG Antonio Reeves, the team's second-round pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. The guys highlighted Reeves' offensive prowess and impressive numbers at Kentucky. WWL's Jeff Palermo discussed Jim Schlossnagle's move to Texas from Texas A&M. Blake Ruffino, the founder of the Are You Serious sports network, joined Mike and Charlie. Ruffino broke down Texas A&M's talented stars in the transfer portal. He praised LSU head coach Jay Johnson's proficiency in the portal. Ruffino also projected Griffin Herring's return to LSU for his junior campaign in 2025. Mike, Jeff, and Charlie played their daily "Triple Option" feature.

Mike, Jeff, and Charlie played their daily "Triple Option" feature. Jeff slammed the Lakers' decision to draft Bronny James in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft. Charlie evaluated Antonio Reeves, the Pelicans' second-round pick. Mike celebrated the economic impact of the annual Manning Passing Academy. 

Blake Ruffino, the founder of the Are You Serious sports network, joined Mike and Charlie. Ruffino broke down Texas A&M's talented stars in the transfer portal. He praised LSU head coach Jay Johnson's proficiency in the portal. Ruffino also projected Griffin Herring's return to LSU for his junior campaign in 2025.