Linebacker Harold Perkins is having one of the best freshman seasons ever seen in an LSU uniform. Perkins is second on the team in tackles, leads the team in sacks, and is tied with BJ Ojulari with 12 quarterback hurries. Senior linebacker Ali Gaye says Perkins is a special player…
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UAB interim head coach Bryant Vincent says Perkins is the best true freshman he’s seen in his career. The Tigers take on the Blazers at 8 PM on Saturday.

There are a couple of college football games today….21st ranked Tulane hosts SMU. The Green Wave need to win to keep hope alive they can play in a New Year’s Six Bowl game. Southeastern Louisiana heads to Thibodaux to face Nicholls in the River Bell Classic. A win for the Lions and they are Southland Conference Champs.

The Saints are sticking with Andy Dalton as their starting quarterback for this Sunday’s game against the Rams. Coach Dennis Allen announced his decision after Wednesday’s practice…
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Rams Quarterback Matthew Stafford is expected to play this Sunday after missing last weekend’s loss to the Cardinals because of a concussion.

The Pelicans routed the Bulls last night as they defeated Chicago 124 to 110. New Orleans shot 52-percent from three point range as they made 17 three-pointers. Trey Murphy had his first career double-double, 19 points and 10 rebounds.

In college hoops tonight, LSU hosts UNO and the Cajuns take on Louisiana Tech in Lafayette.