Ragin' Cajuns Track Lands Area Standouts

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  One thing Charlie Mahfouz wanted to do after becoming UL's track and field coach in June 2008 was make sure that recruiting Acadiana was a top priority. He had little time to make that happen last summer as a late hire.

Mahfouz's first full recruiting class is a direct reflection of that emphasis, with nine of the program's 17 signees for next season coming from the area. He was quick to give credit for this year's crop of newcomers to the effort behind the scenes by recruiting coordinator Paula Ogunbanjo.

"We want to start local and then move out," Mahfouz said. "That's what coach (Charles) Lancon did back in the '90s. They won 13 (actually 17) conference championships indoor and outdoor with kids mostly from around here, so we know it can be done."

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Joshua Parrott • jparrott@theadvertiser.com • June 21, 2009

[Boomer]

that's what I'm talkin' bout!!! And we get an Erath shot putter by way of mac a Neese!!!!

[GetTheFacts1st]

Does mcneese still suck?

[CajunRebel]

_ Does mcneese still suck? _

Dumb question.
McNeese always sucks!