Who Dat fans are not happy once again as the Saints lose in an ugly fashion. New Orleans didn’t score a touchdown for the second week in a row in the 16-11 loss to Tampa Bay. Coach Sean Payton says the early penalties set the tone for this game…:
Cut 16 (15) “we’ve gotta be better”
The Bucs picked off quarterback Drew Brees three times and New Orleans was only able to pick up 294 yards. Some say this brutal loss no doubt puts Brees and Payton on the hot seat.

In the NBA, the Pelicans got a badly needed win — but it was a close one. New Orleans got by Phoenix 120-119 in overtime on the road. The Pels are now 8-17 on the year.

The man who fatally shot retired New Orleans Saints defensive leader Will Smith was convicted of manslaughter on Sunday. Cardell Hayes faces a possible sentence of up to 40 years in prison at his sentencing on February 17th. Former New Orleans star Deuce McAllister was there when the verdict was read and says this is an extremely painful time for Smith’s widow Raquel and the entire family …:
CUT 6 (12) “not there”
The verdict ends a week long trial in which Hayes insisted he only fired because Smith was drunk, violent and grabbed a gun following the April road rage incident.

Lamar Jackson is the first Louisville player to win the Heisman Trophy. The honor was handed out Saturday night in New York. Jackson and the Cardinals face the LSU Tigers on New Year’s eve day in the Citrus Bowl.

In college hoops Sunday, Nicholls State pounded Thomas 95-63. Northwestern State trounced UNO, 83-49.