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'That energy is still here': How D.J. Looney continues to inspire Louisiana football

Ever since her son died in August, Sarah Looney starts her day with a text message.

"I will say, 'Good morning, I hope you have a fabulous day. I love you,'" Sarah said. "And then I started doing this when D.J. passed away, do #beDJstrong. I send that to him every time."

When Rob Sale, Louisiana's offensive coordinator, receives these messages, he immediately writes back, a way for both of them to cope with the grief.

Sarah Looney bonded with Sale after her son, D.J. Looney, the Ragin' Cajuns' co-offensive line coach, died of a sudden heart attack during a team workout on Aug.