Behind the Glory
Thursdays at 8:45 PM
Exploring the stories that transcend the sport, veteran journalist Lyn Rollins sits down with Louisiana sports greats to learn the stories behind the headlines and the stats.
Episodes
Frank Monica
A football and baseball coaching legend, Coach Frank Monica's story might have been a different one if only he had been a little bit taller. Veteran journalist Lyn Rollins visits with the winningest coach in River Parishes history.
Kerry Joseph
When quarterback Kerry Joseph took the field for the McNeese State Cowboys, he brandished an arm unlike anything they had ever seen before... or since. The New Iberia native would end up seeing the world thanks to his talent.
Ron Higgins
From Super Bowls to Summer Olympics and just about everything else in between, we explore the decorated sports writing career of award-winning journalist Ron Higgins. Veteran journalist Lyn Rollins hosts.
Ray Sibille
Jockey Ray Sibille’s career is one of impressive numbers: 4,000 plus wins in 36,000 races over a career that spans 35 years. Racing horses led him far from his Louisiana roots to tracks in far-away Chicago and California. Throughout it all he never forgot his Louisiana roots. Veteran journalist Lyn Rollins hosts.
Seimone Augustus
The spotlight shined on Baton Rouge basketball great Seimone Augustus early. She made the cover of Sports Illustrated as a freshman at Capitol High School. Her career as a superstar in the WNBA was a slam dunk after stellar seasons at LSU followed by Olympic glory. Now Augustus has come full circle.
M.L. Woodruff
For many of his former players, retired baseball Coach M. L. Woodruff taught the game of life through baseball. But now, after all the championships and accolades, he's turning his focus from coaching players to coaching coaches. | Play Video
Wendell Davis
Meet Wendell Davis, one of the most talented wide receivers in LSU football history. Lyn Rollins talks with the man that many call the forefather of the modern day pass catcher. | Play Video
Bruce Brown
Exploring the passion driven career of sports writer Bruce Brown. From the newsroom at the Lafayette Daily Advertiser to fields and sporting arenas throughout Acadiana, Brown's enthusiasm for writing about athletes and competition led him to the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. | Play Video
Walter Davis
Not too many people can tell you where Beau Chêne High School is, but they can sure point out the likes of Sydney, Australia, and Athens, Greece. Track superstar Walter Davis' story begins in rural Louisiana and then grows by leaps and bounds to representing the U.S. on the world stage in the Olympic games in 2000 and 2004. | Play Video
Paul Mainieri
By any measure, former LSU baseball coach Paul Mainieri is a success. When he retired, he was the winningest college baseball coach in history, but as veteran journalist Lyn Rollins finds out, it is Mainieri's wins off of the field that he cherishes the most. | Play Video
Alana Beard
Shreveport basketball great Alana Beard excelled in every phase of the game, but off the court she's succeeding when it comes to helping young girls in her hometown become the leaders of tomorrow. Hosted by Lyn Rollins. | Play Video
Eli Manning
For NFL great Eli Manning, the shadow of his family's name wouldn't stop him from creating a legacy of his own. Lyn talks with Eli about how his upbringing in New Orleans would lead him to become one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history. | Play Video
Matt Forte
From the often sultry gridiron of Tulane University in New Orleans to the famously frigid Soldier Field in Chicago and beyond, former NFL standout Matt Forte kept opponents guessing. A dual threat against opponents as a rusher and a receiver, Forte has a singular focus off the field: family and faith. | Play Video
Ron Washington
From the diamond to the dugout, New Orleans native Ron Washington has made his mark on major league baseball as a player, coach, and as a manager. Meet the man who has influenced some of the best professional baseball players in the country... and shows no signs of stopping anytime soon. | Play Video
Lori Lyons
She is a pioneer of sports writing, whose dedication to her profession and to Louisiana sports has earned her two of the highest honors among her peers across the state. For Lori Lyons, it was just as important to chronicle the lives of every athlete on the field and not just the ones who would go on to become superstars. | Play Video
Walter Imahara
Many would say Walter Imahara's journey is the true story of the American Dream. From life in a Japanese internment camp, to athletic greatness as a champion weightlifter at UL and beyond, to decades of success as a business owner. Yet it's his humbleness through it all that makes him such a heroic character. | Play Video
Paul Byrd
For former LSU and MLB great Paul Byrd, life has been a series of journeys. Traveling from his native Kentucky to Baton Rouge, Byrd found fans and love at LSU. In the national spotlight on major league mounds, he found fame and fortune. But it was his next journey where he found purpose. | Play Video
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