New Hall of Fame Members: Harris, Alvis, Landry, Mitchell

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It took 18 years, but Brian Mitchell is finally a member of the University of Louisiana Athletic Hall of Fame. An emotional Mitchell was officially announced to a crowd of 12,290 at UL's homecoming game against Florida Atlantic as part of the 2007 class. The NCAA's first ever 5,000 passing yard, 3,000 rushing yard quarterback entered with fellow Cajun standouts David Alvis, first baseman, triple jumper Walter Landry and softball catcher Tiffany Whittall Harris. "I was already excited just to receive this honor," Mitchell said. "But, when I walked out to the field and started hearing all those fans cheer it was the best feeling. It felt like my last game I played here." Mitchell had all the athletic credentials; he just needed his degree before he could be inducted. All of the athletes expressed their tremendous feeling of honor to be receiving the award. "It is a great honor," Walter Landry said. "Of all the athletes who have played in all the different sports, only a small percentage of us make it into the hall of fame. That really makes you feel honored." Harris agreed. The rest of the story Grant Alexander galexander@theadvertiser.com

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Turbine, Pirogue, UL SID, I would like to see some half time pictures of the hall of famers especially Brian. Thanks