The second ranked Tigers head for Atlanta today so they can practice at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium tomorrow, ahead of Saturday’s SEC Championship game against Georgia. Tigers Center Lloyd Cushenberry says he can’t wait…
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The key matchup is LSU’s offense versus the Georgia defense. The Tigers rank second in the nation, averaging 49 points a contest, while Georgia is allowing just 10 points a game and they’ve pitched three shutouts.
The 6-and-15 pelicans host the nine and eleven Phoenix Suns tonight at the Smoothie King Center. New Orleans has lost six straight. The last time they won a game, it was November 21st against the Suns in Phoenix.
Louisiana Tech is at Mississippi State. State has won 26 straight non-conference home games. Tech is good at forcing turnovers, while M-S-U is good on the glass. Tip-off is at seven o’ clock.
Two of the top teams in the N-F-C square off on Sunday in the Superdome as the Saints host the 49ers. San Francisco leads the NFL in total defense, but on offense the 49ers lead the conference in rushing, averaging 148 yards a game. Coach Sean Payton on defending San Fran’s run game…
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If New Orleans wins, they’ll be in good position to earn homefield advantage throughout the N-F-C playoffs. Kick-off is at noon.
Two high school football state title games are tomorrow night. At Tulane’s Yulman Stadium, Rummel faces Catholic High for the Division One Title. St. Thomas More will host De La Salle in the Division Two title game on their home field.