Ever because he burst on to the scene as a sophomore quarterback for the Carencro Golden Bears way back again in 1992, Kevin Faulk has been a huge part of the Acadiana space sporting activities scene.
Just after assisting the Bears acquire Lafayette Parish’s first soccer condition championship that slide, Faulk went on to set file and restore the delight of LSU’s football method.
Faulk adopted his storied college job by being drafted by the New England Patriots.
As a result of Faulk’s profession in New England, there are Patriots admirers throughout South Louisiana.
Upon retirement, Faulk has in no way forgotten his roots, coaching each at LSU and Carencro Higher.
So the Acadiana Advocate could not have a much more fitting keynote speaker for its inaugural Star of Stars Significant School Sports activities Awards Banquet to be held at 7 p.m. May well 10 at the Cajundome Conference Heart.
All through the banquet, the two-time Course 5A Offensive Most Beneficial Participant, Faculty Soccer Hall of Famer and 3-time Super Bowl winner will greet current high faculty stars as the Acadiana Advocate honors top area athletes in LHSAA-sanctioned sports activities.
Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday at www.StarofStars.internet/Acadiana. Tickets can be procured on the internet or in person at the Cajundome box office from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday as a result of Friday to steer clear of on the internet usefulness charges.
Early chook tickets are obtainable through April 3 for $10 prior to taxes and service fees immediately after April 3, tickets will be $15 in advance of taxes and cost.
The star-studded party is sponsored by Cox Communications, the Louisiana National Guard and Wander On’s Athletics Bistreaux.
“We are so energized to have Kevin Faulk headline The Acadiana Advocate’s ‘Star of Stars’ function,” said Judi Terzotis, publisher of The Situations-Picayune | The Advocate | NOLA.com. “We will honor the best and brightest prep athletes in Acadiana with an ESPY-like practical experience. Kevin is a genuine local legend. His like for our neighborhood is deep and serious, and his do the job ethic is an excellent instance for our youthful folks.”
Faulk performed quarterback for the Bears, leading Carencro to a extraordinary 28-27 time beyond regulation acquire in excess of Neville to earn the condition championship in the Superdome in 1992.
He been given All-American recognition just after putting up 7,612 all-intent yards and 89 full touchdowns in his substantial college career.
He acquired All-American position at LSU as effectively and three periods was a 1st-workforce All-SEC performer, finishing his career with 4,557 yards – next driving Georgia’s Herschel Walker. His 6,833 all-goal yards and 53 touchdowns were the best in SEC history until Florida’s Tim Tebow broke it in 2009.
Just after getting drafted in the next spherical by the New England Patriots in 1999, he aided the franchise acquire 3 Tremendous Bowls. Faulk was voted onto the Patriots’ 50th Anniversary staff and he’s in the Patriots’ Hall of Fame.
The Advocate athletics employees selects award winners for every single activity. Our employees invitations space faculties and enthusiasts to nominate their athletes, teams and coaches for the major awards —boys and women athletes of the yr, boys and women coaches of the calendar year and team of the yr.
Nominations are also sought for two special awards, the courage award and the spirit award. The bravery award honors a coach or athlete who has prevail over major actual physical or own hardships. People today who go earlier mentioned and past to help programs at a certain superior faculty are thought of for the spirit honor.
“We are actually thrilled for the community to weigh in and permit us know who they think warrants to be regarded for these premier awards,” said Kristin Askelson, taking care of editor of The Acadiana Advocate. “It can be going to be such a unique night for these student-athletes who will get to receive their awards from Kevin Faulk, a community sporting activities legend.”
