Manning Field at John L. Guidry Stadium, Football stadium in Thibodaux, Louisiana, United States
Manning Field at John L. Guidry Stadium is a football stadium on the campus of Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, Louisiana. It holds around 10,500 spectators and features an LED video display board along with a football operations center at the south end of the field.
The stadium opened in 1972 and the home team won their first game played there. In the 1970s and again in the 2000s, an NFL team used the grounds as a training camp during preseason periods.
The field is named after the Manning family, one of the most recognized names in American football, which draws fans and young players to the site every year. A passing academy held here annually brings together youth players and coaches in a hands-on setting that keeps the connection to the sport alive.
The stadium sits on the Southeastern Louisiana University campus in Hammond and is easy to find by following campus signs. Checking the team's schedule before visiting is a good idea, as access to the facility depends on whether a game or event is taking place.
The field is named after Archie Manning, father of NFL quarterbacks Peyton and Eli Manning, who played at Southeastern Louisiana University before going on to a professional career. This ties the stadium to three members of the same football family, which is rare for a college facility of this size.
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