After suffering a heart attack late Sunday night, longtime Louisiana Ragin Cajuns head coach will be continuing his recovery process.

As a step toward continuing with and ensuring the highest level of post-surgery progress, he will visit Oschner Health Center in New Orleans to initiate the advancement of his recovery. 

“Coach Robichaux and his family continue to do everything necessary for his full recovery.” UL Director of Athletics Dr. Bryan Maggard said in a statement, “ I know they are extremely grateful for all the support they are receiving from our community and friends afar.”

Robichaux recently completed his 25th season at Louisiana in 2019, with a big highlight being his 900th career win with the program. The leader of the Ragin’ Cajuns has compiled a career record of 1,177-767 (.605) during his 31 years as a head coach.

The Robichaux family thanks the many individuals, both locally in Lafayette and across the country, who have shared their prayers, support, and well wishes for Coach Robichaux.

-Clint Domingue