Athlete (2001-2003) Michael Southall

[Cajunsmike]

If you go back to last season, when he was put in jail, everyone wanted to write him off. Now, he's reformed? Please, he's had chances to reform before, what makes this situation any different?

What is different is his summer school performance. That may be the first time in his life he applies himself at anything.

[CDeb]

This is a place of higher learning first,

That's right.

And you're talking about a kid who paid his own way and made straight A's last semester.

How embarassing.

[Frontrow Fan]

A former high placed ULL official told me that Southall's grades in high school were well above average - in the 3+ range. It's never been about aptitude but attitude! Funny, no post talks about Michael's parents, who funded his "paying his way" this summer.

[Boomer]

Well, I guess besides this being his absolute last chance, fans and teammates that are going to make him work this time to be accepted, and higher standards for the players on and off the court now that Lee's in charge, there isn't much difference between this and the other times.

I don't know, maybe all of that considered, his sudden reformation could have possibly had something to do with JAIL?

It is amazing---I guess "time" does heal!!!!

[ULCAJUN]

It's crazy to me reading all that is writen about Mike on this page and realizing how little people really know about him. He is one of the more easy going, laid back people around. He is a lighthearted individual and comes off as always in a good mood. Don't take that the wrong way; he is still full of fire. He is fiercly loyal and treats friends and teamates as family. Let's not berate Mike for his misteps in the past. Instead let's show support. We need to reward his current good behavior with positive reinforcement and an optimistic outlook. Both Mike and the entire UL athletic program stand to gain so much from his contributions, why not help him, help us.

[BonCajun]

It's crazy to me reading all that is writen about Mike on this page and realizing how little people really know about him. He is one of the more easy going, laid back people around. He is a lighthearted individual and comes off as always in a good mood. Don't take that the wrong way; he is still full of fire. He is fiercly loyal and treats friends and teamates as family. Let's not berate Mike for his misteps in the past. Instead let's show support. We need to reward his current good behavior with positive reinforcement and an optimistic outlook. Both Mike and the entire UL athletic program stand to gain so much from his contributions, why not help him, help us.

Mike is a VERY nice guy I met him once and all I can say is he gives you the time of day which is more than you can say for most young people.

[1stTake]

Mike is a VERY nice guy I met him once and all I can say is he gives you the time of day which is more than you can say for most young people.

Never met him, don't need to meet him. But I would like to see one of his wonderful thunder dunks.

[Turbine]

Mike is a VERY nice guy I met him once and all I can say is he gives you the time of day which is more than you can say for most young people.

I met Mike (more like said hi) after a game at the Cajun Dome sometime during the year he sat out.

All I can say is it was a pleasant experience, but I gotta tell you, somehow I got the feeling he was looking down at me . . .

[snote]

does southall play football? (smiles)

[cajunlove]

It's crazy to me reading all that is writen about Mike on this page and realizing how little people really know about him. He is one of the more easy going, laid back people around. He is a lighthearted individual and comes off as always in a good mood. Don't take that the wrong way; he is still full of fire. He is fiercly loyal and treats friends and teamates as family. Let's not berate Mike for his misteps in the past. Instead let's show support. We need to reward his current good behavior with positive reinforcement and an optimistic outlook. Both Mike and the entire UL athletic program stand to gain so much from his contributions, why not help him, help us.

Right on! You and I share this outlook.