THIBODAUX, La.  – With its bye week coming in the first month of the season, the Nicholls State University football team not only used the time to heal and recharge, but the Colonels took advantage of  the week off to give back to the community, visiting South Thibodaux Elementary on Tuesday (Sept. 25) for its annual Behavior Bash.

Players and coaches from the Nicholls football team, along with members of the women's soccer team and cheerleading squad, showed up at South Thibodaux's yearly event, which rewards students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade who exhibit positive behavior. The Colonels participated in drills pertaining to their respective sport, played games with the kids and talked to them about the importance of school and being a good person.

“We always do what we can to help out the community,” said Nicholls football head coach Charlie Stubbs. “Although I know the kids enjoy having us, we know teaching them about good behavior is very important, so it's extremely rewarding for us as well.”

The Nicholls football players who attended the event were Eric Alt, Dexter Aucoin, Joe Bonner, Von Breaux, Hayden Cardiff, Andrew Hebert, Dalton Hilliard Jr.., Nick LeBlanc, T.J. Lumar, Jordan Piper, Corey Spada, Marcus Washington, Michael Woods and Lorenza Young. The coaches in attendance were Justin Anderson, Ricky Brumfield and Tyler Donaldson.

The Colonels return to action on Oct. 6 as they head to Central Arkansas for their Southland conference opener. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m.

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