11:40 LRN Sportscast December 21

The Saints battled the Kansas City Chiefs in the Superdome yesterday, but the Super Bowl champs came away with a 32-29 victory. New Orleans Quarterback Drew Brees was rusty in his first game in four weeks completing 15 of 34 passes, but Coach Sean Payton points to the one for 11 on third down…
cut 18 (27) “…third downs.”
The Saints were without star wide receiver Michael Thomas. He’s been placed on I-R for the rest of the regular season in the hopes that his ailing right ankle is healthy for the playoffs.

The LSU Tigers avoided a losing season by outscoring Ole Miss 53-48 on a wet afternoon in Tiger Stadium on Saturday. Coach Ed Orgeron is glad they finished a difficult season with two victories
Cut 16 (16) “…keep working”

For the first time in 44 years the Independence Bowl will not be played in Shreveport this year. The I-Bowl could not find an opponent for Army who accepted a bid to play in the bowl game back in October. I-Bowl spokesperson Erik Evenson says it’s crushing that this annual holiday tradition can not happen this year…
cut 3 (10) “…didn’t happen”
Fans who purchased tickets, can request a re-fund or roll over the purchase to next year’s game.