It’s tell the truth Monday for the top ranked Fighting Tigers and the truth kind of hurts today after giving up 402 yards rushing in the wild victory over Ole Miss. But Coach Ed Orgeron is maintaining a positive attitude…
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Orgeron says they’ll work on getting players in better position to prevent the long runs the Rebels had on Saturday.

Nicholls heads into Thursday’s regular-season finale against Southeastern Louisiana in a three-way tie for first place in the Southland. Senior Quarterback Chase Fourcade threw for 374 yards and three touchdowns to beat McNeese on Saturday…
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Southeastern and Central Arkansas are the other two teams in that three-way tie for first place.

The Saints produced the bounce-back performance they were looking for as they defeated Tampa Bay 34-17 to improve their record to 8-2. New Orleans started fast and built a 20-0 lead in the second quarter, which pleased Coach Sean Payton, but he says there are areas of improvement.
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Quarterback Drew Brees threw for 228 yards and three touchdowns. Michael Thomas had eight catches for 114 yards and the defense had four interceptions and two sacks.

Only nine players suited up for the Pelicans last night but they still defeated Golden State 108-100.

And LSU basketball has announced the signing of five-star recruit Cameron Thomas from Chesapeake, Virginia. The six-foot-four guard plays for Oak Hill Academy in Virginia and so far this season he’s averaging 33 points a game. Coach Will Wade calls Thomas the best scorer in the country.