445 Sportscast 12/16

Today is national signing day and the LSU Tigers have signed 17 recruits so far in the early signing period, none bigger than 5 star defensive lineman Maason Smith from Terrebonne Parish, who is the top-ranked recruit in Louisiana.  In addition to Smith, LSU’s class contains a number of the nation’s top player’s, including quarterback Garrett Nussmeier and Zachary wide receiver Chris Hilton.  While LSU lost out on 4 star Keanu Koht today, they received a signing day surprise as they got a signature from Navonteque Strong, who is the nation’s number 1 ranked JUCO linebacker.

ULM is busy with its signing day as well.  Their 2021 class is led by a pair of Louisiana recruits in Ouachita QB Zach Shaw and West Monroe Tight End Rylan Green.

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs welcome 10 signees to their 2021 recruiting class, including former St. Thomas More quarterback Caleb Holstein.  The team also grabbed a pair of Shreveport offensive lineman in Erron Bean and Carson Bruno.

The Ragin Cajuns 2021 class is headlined by Ouachita Christian QB Hunter Herring, who is the 48th ranked player in the state of Louisiana.

 

After a tough loss to the Eagles, the Saints now have to get ready to host the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs.  Saints defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins says they know the Chiefs are one of the best teams in the NFL, but if they can focus on themselves…

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The LSU men’s basketball game against UNO that was scheduled for tonight has been postponed due to Covid-19 concerns.  The Tigers’ next game will be Saturday against North Texas at 11 am.

The Ragin Cajuns men’s basketball team got a 73-63 win over the UNO Privateers.  The Cajuns were led in scoring by guard Cedric Russell, who had a game-high 20 points.  Theo Akwuba had a good game as well, scoring 11 points to go along with 14 rebounds and 7 blocks.  They will wrap up non-conference play on Saturday when the host Mcneese State.