LSU’s loss to Alabama on Sunday puts them out of the running to win the SEC West or appearing for a major bowl game. Even though there’s little to play for this year, Coach Les Miles will not play certain players, just so they can get experience for next season…

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LSU is at Arkansas on Saturday and temperatures in Fayetteville on Saturday night could get below freezing and there’s a 50-percent chance of a light wintry mix that night.

LSU Athletic Director Joe Alleva issued a statement Monday apologizing for the profane chant some fans directed to Alabama coach Nick Saban during Saturday’s game against LSU. In the statement, Alleva says, “We are deeply sorry that such crude behavior occurred in Tiger Stadium, because that is the antithesis of what we represent at LSU.”

The Saints remain tops in the NFC South after the Philadelphia Eagles crushed the Atlanta Falcons 45-21 last night. Panther quarterback Cam Newton was sacked 9 times last night, the most allowed in team history. Former Saint Darren Sproles added a 65-yard punt return for a touchdown to help the Eagles improve to 7-2.

Lebron James and Kyrie Irving combined for 64 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Pelicans last night 118-111. The loss ends the Pels two game winning streak as the team falls to 3-3 on the season. Ryan Anderson led the Pelicans with 32 points followed by Anthony Davis’ 27. The Pels host the 1-5 Los Angeles Lakers tomorrow night.

A big matchup between two ranked FCS teams happens in Hammond Saturday afternoon. Tenth ranked Southeastern Louisiana hosts eleventh ranked McNeese State in a big Southland Conference game. The Lions are coming off a 76-7 win over Houston Baptist, while the Cowboys are looking to bounce back from a disappointing 31-16 loss to Stephen F. Austin.