The Saints put together one of their better performances of the season as the Black and Gold defeated the New York Giants 24-6 yesterday. New Orleans defense produced seven sacks and the Giants were held to 193 total yards. Quarterback Derek Carr threw three touchdown passes. Coach Dennis Allen says it was great complimentary football..
Cut 16 (15) “…our team”
The Saints are 7-and-7, tied with Tampa for first place in the NFC South. New Orleans will visit the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday.

In basketball…the Pelicans made a franchise record 22 three-pointers in a 146 to 110 win over the Spurs.

Lady Tigers Coach Kim Mulkey was ejected in the fourth quarter, but LSU won easily over Northwestern State 81-36

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For the second straight year, the Ragin Cajuns lost their bowl game, and finished with a losing record at 6-7. Despite scoring three defensive touchdowns, Jacksonville State beat U-L Lafayette 34-31 in overtime in the New Orleans Bowl. Cajuns coach Michael Desormeaux’s offense only had 247 yards of offense…
Cut 19 (18) “…with me”

Former LSU and Nebraska assistant Mickey Joseph was named the new head football coach at Grambling. The Marrero native plans to be active in the community…
cut 11 (09) “….kids will say”
Joseph replaces Hue Jackson.