By Kyle Roberts
Football talents aside, Ruston defensive end Geordan Guidry made his college decision with academics on the forefront of his mind.
And that’s why Guidry chose Tulane University, where he’ll be rushing the passer on Saturday’s while studying accounting during the week.
“It feels amazing,” Guidry said. “I know I’m set for life after this with the degree I’m going to get.”
Ruston head coach Jerrod Baugh sees Guidry as a good fit for a Tulane team that just hired a new coaching staff that will be led by Jon Sumrall.
“Those guys watched his video, the new coaching staff did, and continued to recruit him,” Baugh said. “And I think that was a very big move on their part, and I’m really excited about him getting down there. I know his dad’s got some family from down that way. And so I think that’s going to be really convenient for them to be able to visit there and go watch Geordan play.”
Bearcat defensive coordinator Kyle Williams praised the group consisting of Guidry along with seniors Ahmad Breaux and Jadon Mayfield, who also signed Wednesday to play college ball, for what they’ve accomplished for the program.
“They are extremely high character kids,” Williams said. “They obviously different skill sets, different sizes, and do different things, as far as it comes to play in. But to me, the reason that they have an opportunity to be successful is because of who they are. Away from football, they’re high character kids. They’re great teammates. They love each other and they love playing football.”
Guidry finished the season on the All-LPJ defensive team, as well as the All-District 2-5A team after totaling 60 tackles, 10.5 sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.
