T-Bob Hebert
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| Position | Center, Offensive Guard |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | February 9, 1989 Kenner, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight | 304 lb (138 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College | LSU (2007–2011) |
| High school | Greater Atlanta Christian School |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Bobby Joseph Hebert III (born February 9, 1989), better known as T-Bob Hebert, is a former American football center for the LSU Tigers football team and media personality.
Early years
[edit]T-Bob Hebert was born in Kenner, Georgia on February 9, 1989 to Bobby and Teresa Hebert. He grew up in Norcross, Georgia. His father, Bobby Hebert, known as the "Cajun Cannon," was a former National Football League quarterback and sports media personality who was inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame.[1]
He played football at Greater Atlanta Christian High School in Norcross, Georgia.[2]
College career
[edit]Recruiting
[edit]On October 30, 2006, Hebert committed to LSU to play Offensive line for the Tigers football team.[3][4] He signed his Letter of Intent on February 7, 2007.[5] Hebert expressed that LSU was his dream school.[6]
He was ranked as the second best Center in the country by Rivals for the 2007 high school recruiting class.[7]
Playing career
[edit]Hebert redshirted his freshman year at LSU in 2007 for the 2007 LSU Tigers football team.[8]
In 2008, during Hebert's redshirt freshman season, he played six games for the 2008 LSU Tigers football team, but did not have any starts. He sustained a season ending injury during LSU's game against South Carolina.[9] He made the 2008 SEC Academic Honor Roll.[8]
In 2009, during Hebert's sophomore season, he started eleven games for the 2009 LSU Tigers football team, while missing one regular season game against Louisiana tech and missing the bowl game against Penn State.[8]
In May 2010, LSU coach, Les Miles suspended Hebert indefinitely from the team for the start of his junior season, due to a DUI arrest.[10][11] Despite the earlier suspension, in 2010, during Hebert's Junior season for the 2010 LSU Tigers football team, he played in all thirteen games while playing at both right guard and center.[8]
In 2011, during Hebert's junior season, he played in twelve gams for the 2011 LSU Tigers football team, with eight of them being starts.[8]
NFL
[edit]He signed a free agent contract with the St. Louis Rams in 2012, but never played a game in the NFL.[12]
Media career
[edit]Following the end of his college football career and having failed to make an NFL team as a free agent, Hebert began a media career with ESPN 1350 WWWL in New Orleans and then later at ESPN 104.5 in Baton Rouge. At the network, he hosted the show, "Off the Bench" with his former LSU teammate Jacob Hester.[13][14][15] In February 2025, he became the co-host of the "Jim Rome After Hour" on the The Jim Rome Show along with the main host, Jim Rome.[16] He was also the host of YouTube show, Snaps, along with former University of Georgia quarterback, Aaron Murray.
In 2022, "Off the Bench" was rated as the Best Sports Talk Show by the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters in 2022.[14] Barrett Sports Media recognized the show as a Top 20 mid-market morning show from 2019 to 2024.[14] In 2024, the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters (LAB) named him the Young Professional of the Year.[17]
On May 16, 2025, he left his previous endeavors to take a job at Barstool Sports in their Chicago office.[18] He was replaced at ESPN by former New Orleans Saints quarterback, Matt Flynn.[19] Before his departure, Hebert released an "Ode to Louisiana" to express his gratitude for his 18 years in the state.[20]
Personal life
[edit]Hebert is married to Caitlyn Hebert and they have three children.[21]
References
[edit]- ^ "Bobby Hebert - Saints Legends - History, Career Stats, College Background, Awards". www.neworleanssaints.com. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
- ^ "T-bob Hebert's Greater Atlanta Christian High School Bio". www.maxpreps.com. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
- ^ "T Bob Hebert 2007 Offensive Center Louisiana State". rivals.com. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
- ^ "Greater Atlanta Christian School 2006 Football Roster". www.on3.com. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
- ^ "T-Bob Hebert, Los Angeles Rams, Offensive Line". 247Sports. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
- ^ Simmons, Chad (March 8, 2006). "Hebert gets dream offer". Rivals. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
- ^ "Rivals.com offensive centers 2007". n.rivals.com. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e "T-Bob Hebert". LSU. July 8, 2019. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
- ^ "2008 LSU Football Roster". LSU. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
- ^ "LSU's Miles suspends center Hebert after arrest". ESPN.com. May 3, 2010. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
- ^ Garner, Marcus K. (May 3, 2010). "Atlanta's Hebert suspended from LSU for DWI". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. ISSN 1539-7459. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
- ^ Bate, Brandon (June 7, 2012). "St Louis Rams Undrafted Free Agents: T-Bob Hebert". Turf Show Times. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
- ^ Schaible, Brian (May 17, 2025). "Former LSU National Champion is New Morning Show Host in Baton Rouge". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
- ^ a b c Media, Guaranty (February 12, 2021). "104.5 ESPN's Jacob Hester makes the move to mornings, joining T-Bob Hebert for Off the Bench!". site. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
- ^ "T-Bob Hebert". Insideradio.com. May 14, 2025. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
- ^ Barrett Sports Staff. "Jim Rome Announces T-Bob Hebert as New Co-Host of 'After Hour'". NewsBreak. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
- ^ Bruhl, Allison (May 14, 2025). "Baton Rouge radio show host T-Bob Hebert accepts job with Barstool Sports". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
- ^ Milligan, Rashad (May 14, 2025). "Popular radio personality T-Bob Hebert is leaving Baton Rouge for a big opportunity". NOLA.com. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
- ^ Milligan, Rashad (May 16, 2025). "An LSU legend will replace T-Bob Hebert on popular Louisiana sports radio show". NOLA.com. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
- ^ "HEBERT: An ode to Louisiana, full send forever". Louisiana Sports. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
- ^ "T-Bob Hebert accepts position with Barstool Sports, leaving Baton Rouge". Louisiana Sports. Retrieved June 13, 2025.