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LSU’s record-breaking year unanimously lands their offensive big three on the All-SEC 1st team. QB Joe Burrow, running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire, and receiver Ja’Marr Chase all made the cut after shattering individual and Conference-wide records during this season’s undefeated regular season campaign. Tiger Rag Assistant Editor Tyler Nunez says you’ve got to share the credit for these with the team’s new passing game coordinator…

Cut 9 (08) “…players.”

LSU’s lone defensive first-teamer was freshman cornerback Derrick Stingley Jr., who also nabbed Newcomer of the Year. Nunez says Stingley may end his career as LSU best ever defensive back.

Cut 10 (07) “…today.”

No. 9 Alabama led the Conference in total 1st team nods with five.

Heisman finalists will be announced at 7PM tonight, with the award being given out Saturday night in New York.

After losing to the 49ers Sunday the Saints will need some luck to win home-field for the NFC playoffs. Over the next three weeks, Green Bay must lose once and San Fran needs to lose twice or lose to Seattle, plus the Saints need to win out. QB Drew Brees…

Cut 12 (07) “even more opportunities.” 

Both of the state’s FCS playoff hopefuls bounced out of the tournament Saturday, with Nicholls losing 37-13 against North Dakota State, and Southeastern Louisiana University fell 73-28 to Montana.

Louisiana Tech is heading to a bowl game for a sixth consecutive season and they will not have to travel far. The Bulldogs will face Miami in the Walk On’s Independence Bowl on December 26th at Independence Stadium in Shreveport. Miami’s head coach is Manny Diaz, who was a former defensive coordinator at La Tech. Tech Coach Skip Holtz…

cut 20 (18) “the ball”