Spencer Chrisman

WAFB Digital Content Producer

Baton Rouge, La

Spencer Chrisman is a native of Walker, Louisiana who is returning to the media world after a 5-year absences.

He started working in media in 2011 with KALB in Alexandria, Louisiana as a multimedia journalist, and helped cover the LSU football team in the 2011 SEC Championship Game.

Spencer has been part of the WAFB team before as an intern with the 9Sports in 2012. He has recently worked as a freelancer helping shoot local high school football for Sportsline Friday Night, and a producer for 9Sports Extra.

Contact Spencer via email at spencer.chrisman@wafb.com.

Education:

Louisiana College: Major Print/Broadcast Journalism
Walker High School

Recent Articles by Spencer

REPORT: Big Ten cancels its 2020 college football season

With the growing concern surrounding the health and safety due to COVID-19, the Big Ten has made the announcement to cancel the 2020 football season, according to Sports Illustrated’s Ross Dellenger and multiple media reports.

Spencer Chrisman

Published 10:46 AM at 10:46 AM

LSU football ranks No. 5 in preseason Coaches Poll

The first major preseason poll arrived Thursday, August 6, and LSU football is ranked No. 5 in the Amway Coaches Preseason Poll Top 25.

Spencer Chrisman

Published August 6, 2020 at 11:29 AM

REPORT: Former LSU RB Jeremy Hill back in the NFL

Former LSU running back Jeremy Hill is back in the NFL.

Spencer Chrisman

Published August 2, 2020 at 11:05 AM

REPORT: Former LSU safety Jamal Adams traded to Seahawks

According to multiple reports, the New York Jets are trading All-Pro safety Jamal Adams to the Seattle Seahawks.

Spencer Chrisman and Craig Loper

Published July 25, 2020 at 5:53 PM

Saints announce cancellation of their four preseason games

On Friday, July 24, the New Orleans Saints announced the cancellation of their four preasons games for the 2020 NFL season. The decision was made after discussions between the NFL and the NFLPA.

Spencer Chrisman

Published July 24, 2020 at 3:40 PM

LSU’s All-American cornerback named to Paul Hornung watch list

LSU All-American cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. was named to the 2020 Paul Hornung watch list. The award honors college football’s most versatile player.

Spencer Chrisman

Published July 23, 2020 at 1:41 PM

Drew Brees tweets his concerns about the upcoming season

New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees took to social media Sunday, July 19, to voice his concerns about the upcoming season.

Spencer Chrisman

Published July 19, 2020 at 2:39 PM

Chase and Marshall named to Biletnikoff Award watch list

LSU wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Terrace Marshall Jr. were named to the Fred Biletnikoff Award watch list on Thursday, July 16.

Spencer Chrisman

Published July 16, 2020 at 10:14 AM

LSU picks up commit from 4-star DE Keanu Koht to 2021 class

LSU football head coach Ed Orgeron and company picked up their third commitment for the month of July as four-star defensive end Keanu Koht announced his decision via Twitter.

Spencer Chrisman

Published July 4, 2020 at 3:10 PM

LDOE releases 2020-2021 school reopening guidelines

The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) released guidelines for how schools can reopen across the state for 2020-2021 while also reducing the spread of COVID-19.

Spencer Chrisman

Published June 25, 2020 at 5:25 PM

Conflicting statements released on if 2020 Bayou Classic will be played in New Orleans

According to Southern University Athletic Director Roman Banks the Bayou Classic will not be played in New Orleans this year, and possibly will not be played in 2021. However, organizers called the statement "premature."

Spencer Chrisman

Published June 13, 2020 at 8:49 PM

Burrow: ‘This isn’t politics. This is human rights.’

Former LSU and newly drafted Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow took to social media on Friday to weigh in on the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

Spencer Chrisman

Published May 29, 2020 at 5:36 PM

SEC to allow voluntary in-person athletic activities for all sports

The Southeastern Conference (SEC) announced Friday, May 22 that voluntary in-person athletic activities may resume on SEC campuses beginning on June 8, at the discretion of each university.

Spencer Chrisman

Published May 22, 2020 at 5:17 PM

LB Donte Starks dismissed from LSU football team; former 4-star recruit cites academics as reason

LSU linebacker Donte Starks has been dismissed from the football team for violating team rules, head coach Ed Orgeron announced on Friday, May 15.

Spencer Chrisman

Published May 16, 2020 at 12:53 PM

More than 4k diplomas awarded at LSU virtual graduation

More than 4,000 spring graduates were honored Friday, May 15 during LSU’s virtual graduation celebration.

Spencer Chrisman

Published May 15, 2020 at 3:33 PM

NFL getting rid of pass interference video review

The NFL announced on Thursday, May 7 that penalties for pass interference will not be video reviewable for the 2020 NFL season.

Spencer Chrisman

Published May 7, 2020 at 3:36 PM

Drew Brees signs with NBC Sports after career is over with Saints

After his playing career is over with the New Orleans Saints, quarterback Drew Brees already has another career waiting for him.

Spencer Chrisman

Published April 10, 2020 at 3:18 PM

LHSAA cancels Spring sports due to coronavirus pandemic

The Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) has canceled the remainder of the Spring sports season due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Spencer Chrisman

Published April 9, 2020 at 11:44 AM

Louisiana prepares to open temporary hospital in N.O. Convention Center

Governor John Bel Edwards joined New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell Sunday, March 29 for a walk through of the Convention Center in New Orleans that will be used to help COVID-19 patients recover.

Spencer Chrisman

Published March 29, 2020 at 5:13 PM

Department of Corrections employees test positive for coronavirus

The Louisiana Department of Corrections (DOC) has confirmed its first two positive cases of coronavirus.

Spencer Chrisman

Published March 26, 2020 at 5:35 PM

Drew Brees pledges $5 million, 10k meals a day during stay-at-home order

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees and wife Brittany are doing their part to help during the coronavirus pandemic.

Spencer Chrisman

Published March 26, 2020 at 11:03 AM

Prices for certain goods cannot be unreasonably raised during state of emergency

With the Governor declaring a public health emergency due to the coronavirus Attorney General Jeff Landry encourages Louisiana consumers to be conscious of price gouging.