Chessa Bouche, an LSU sports reporter, publicly addressed an incident involving an ESPN cameraman following the team’s 17-10 victory over Clemson Tigers at Memorial Stadium in South Carolina.
Bouche described the encounter as uncomfortable and unprofessional, emphasizing that she was physically pushed while performing her duties on the field.
“To the ESPN camera guy who shoved me after the game because I was in your way,” Bouche said via X.com, formerly Twitter. “All you had to do was say something, not physically put your hands on a female who is half your size.
“There’s a thing called mutual respect in this industry, and I’m solo doing the work of multiple people while y’all have crews for every game. Maybe next time just say ‘Hey, move’.
“Do better, man!”
Chessa did not provide a name or photo of the individual she was accusing, noting that with the post-game commotion it would have been nearly impossible to identify him at the time.
While the incident left her shaken, she avoided any physical injury, a contrast to other reporters who have sustained minor injuries during coverage. For instance, FOX Sports reporter Audra Martin was struck in the gut by a foul ball during a previous game.
Despite the confrontation, Bouche’s focus remained on LSU‘s performance. Garrett Nussmeier completed 28 of 38 passes for 232 yards and a touchdown, while Aaron Anderson recorded six receptions for 99 yards, averaging 16.5 yards per catch.
The victory over the Tigers marked an important milestone for LSU as the team continued its 2025 season, now looking forwards to a clash with the Troy Trojans on September 6.
Mixed reactions from fans on social media
The incident sparked a variety of reactions on social media, reflecting the broader debate over professionalism and respect in sports as Bouche, who has worked as a reporter and anchor across Mississippi, Texas, and Louisiana, has a long-standing connection to LSU.
IT’s the university where she also earned her Master’s in Mass Communications but fans were divided on her handling of the incident, with some supportive and others critical.
One social media user questioned her identification of the cameraman: “This ESPN’s top college show and every operator on it has made it to that level because of their skill & professionalism.
“This person was in all black tells me it was not an ESPN operator. Maybe before you blast accusations on social media, make sure you have the right person.”
Others expressed support for Bouche’s call for accountability as a second commenter wrote, “Deserves to be identified. Your mom raised you better.” A third highlighted the broader industry issue: “This is a BIG BIG BIG BIG BIG problem that nobody barely speaks about, so for one, hell yeah.
“There’s a huge superiority and entitlement with big outlets in sports. So many think they deserve shit first and that they can do whatever they want to get it.”
Bouche’s experience highlights the importance of mutual respect among media professionals and raises questions about safety protocols for journalists covering major sporting events.
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