Lastly, as we approach the third anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Diverse contributing editor Lydia Lum looks at how collegiate sports are faring in New Orleans. While the city’s professional sports teams, namely the NFL’s New Orleans Saints and the NBA’s Hornets have rebounded with the assistance of their respective leagues, many of the city’s college teams are struggling with poor attendance, lean coaching staffs and inadequate training facilities. Furthermore, several colleges and universities have not reinstated all of their sports teams. But these schools are trying to make the best out of a challenging situation. In “A Quick Rebound? Not So Fast,” Lydia reports on the challenges New Orleans collegiate athletic programs are facing and what some of them are doing to stay afloat.
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