Ensminger Jr. joins Louisiana football staff

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Key points of the article:

  1. New Addition: Steven Ensminger Jr. has joined the staff as an offensive analyst. While his specific role is still being finalized, he is expected to assist with either quarterbacks or tight ends. Ensminger Jr. previously coached at the high school level, including stints at Ruston and Neville.
  2. Returning Veteran: Coach Rob Christophel has returned to the program as a senior analyst and is currently working with the quarterbacks alongside head coach Michael Desormeaux.
  3. Staff Departure: Tight ends graduate assistant Joe Lombardi has left the program to take a position as the tight ends coach at Nicholls.
  4. Spring Schedule: The Ragin’ Cajuns are scheduled to begin spring football practice on Tuesday, March 17.
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How will this help us? The name sounds familiar

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Coach Steven Ensminger Jr.

  • Most Recent Role: Quarterbacks Coach at Zachary High School (as of early 2024).

  • Previous Experience: Quarterbacks Coach at Ruston High School (2021–2023), where he helped lead the Bearcats to a 5A State Championship in 2023.

    • Quarterbacks Coach at Assumption High School (2020).

    • Previous stints at Patterson High and Covenant Christian.

  • Alma Mater: Louisiana Tech (Quarterback) and Auburn.

Personal Connection: Son of former LSU Offensive Coordinator Steve Ensminger.

He is also the widow of Carley McCord, who was killed in the plane crash here in Lafayette.

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Coach Rob Christophel

  • Most Recent Position: Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach at Nicholls State University.

  • Offensive Philosophy: Specializes in the no-huddle, spread offense.

  • Key Coaching Milestones:

    • Nicholls State (2015–2025): Helped lead the Colonels to Southland Conference titles (including 2018 and 2023). Under his direction, the 2021 spring offense set a program record with 521.6 yards per game.

    • Missouri State (2007–2014): Served as Offensive Coordinator/QBs Coach; his 2010 unit finished 13th nationally in total offense.

    • University of Louisiana (2001–2006): Served as Offensive Coordinator; the Ragin’ Cajuns ranked 7th in the nation in rushing in 2005.

    • Prior Stints: Includes Lambuth University (OC), Idaho State (OC), and Murray State (WR/QBs).

  • Education: 1984 graduate of Austin Peay State University.

  • Hometown: Reading, Ohio.