One of the nation’s top running backs has been added to LSU’s 2019 recruiting class. Destrehan’s John Emery has given his verbal commitment to Coach Ed Orgeron. He’s a five-star running back, who was previously committed to Georgia, but de-committed after the Tigers beat the Bulldogs last month. Tiger Rag Editor James Moran says this is a big get for LSU…
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The addition of Emery to the 2019 recruiting class moves LSU to fifth in the 24-7 sports team rankings.

And Saints offensive tackle Terron Armstead will reportedly miss the next three to four weeks because of a pectoral injury. Amstead left during the first half of New Orleans lopsided win over Cincinnati. Veteran Jermon Bushrod will likely get the start Sunday against the 4-and-5 Eagles.

For the 50th time, Louisiana Tech and Southern Miss will meet on the gridiron as the two Conference USA schools meet in Hattiesburg on Saturday at 2:30. The Golden Eagles have won the last three matchups in this series and Bulldogs Coach Skip Holtz says they have to get ready for an explosive passing game…
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The football weekend in Louisiana gets underway tomorrow as Nicholls will host Southeastern Louisiana in the River Bell Classic at 6 PM. A win for the Colonels and they win a share of the Southland Conference title and an automatic berth into the FCS playoffs.

In college hoops, LSU beat Memphis 85-76, La Tech over Harding 89-59, BYU beat Northwestern State 82-57 and Nicholls knocked off Idaho 83-80.