The NFL’s senior vice president of officiating says the blocked extra point by the Broncos was perfectly legal. Dean Blandino says Justin Simmons was able to leap over the line of scrimmage without using his hands or arms and didn’t land on a player, so the action is legal. Blandino says the move that pushed the snapper to the ground by a Broncos player was also leagal. And Blandino says it was too difficult to tell for sure if Will Parks stepped out of bounds as he was returning the ball for two points, so the call on the field stands.

The controversial play has resulted in a 4-5 record for the Saints and they now must get ready for the Carolina Panthers.

LSU is getting ready to play Florida this Saturday. It will be Senior Day. Tigers Coach Ed Orgeron is grateful for what these players have done, especially after the coaching change….
cut 30 (23) “….tremendous job”
LSU is listed as a two touchdown favorite to beat Florida. And Orgeron expects running back Leonard Fournette will be available for the game, despite limping off the field in the win over Arkansas.

It was a crushing defeat when just as the Saints were poised to pull ahead of Denver late in the game, a blocked extra point became a three-point swing, giving the Broncos the 25-23 victory. Quarterback Drew Brees touchdown pass to Brandin Cooks tied the game, but a jubilant Dome went silent when the blocked kick was returned for a score. Coach Sean Payton says they team will have to bounce back, with Carolina coming up Thursday
CUT 20 (09) “next game”
The Saints committed four turnovers in the game and now fall to 4-5.
LSU dominated Arkansas in Razordback Stadium Saturday night and now the Golden Boot Trophy is back in Baton Rouge for the first time in two years. LSU had 390 yards rushing. Derrius Guice led the way with 252 yards on 21 carries and two touchdowns. Interim Coach Ed Orgeron says he still had faith in his offense after a tough performance against Alabama:
Cut 18 (18) “ against Florida”
The win improves LSU to 6-3 on the season, and a rise in the national football polls released Sunday. The Tigers are up to No. 14 in the Amway Coaches Poll, and No. 16 in the AP top 25.

Sunday’s game between the Saints and Seahawks marks the return of tight end Jimmy Graham to New Orleans. Graham was a huge part of the Saints offense during his five seasons in the Big Easy. He had 4,752 yards on 386 catches and 51 touchdowns. Saints Quarterback Drew Brees says it will be weird to see Graham in an opposing uniform…
cut 17 (19) “…love there”

Kick-off Sunday is at noon,

Last night in high school football…Jena beat Peabody 37-29. Minden knocked off North DeSoto 35-20, Ruston over Ouachita Parish 34-28, Sterlington beat Rayville 34-13, Tioga topped Franklin Parish 30-27 and Winnfield over Vidalia 27-17.

 
5-and-3 Louisiana Tech hosts 1-and-6 Rice in a Conference USA match-up. The Bulldogs are huge favorites, because Tech has a top-notch passing attack and the Owls have had trouble defending the pass. Kick-off in Ruston on tonight is at 6:00.

Also at six o’ clock tomorrow, ULM is at Arkansas State, McNeese hosts Abilene Christian and Northwestern State hosts Nicholls. The Demons have won the last two meetings in this series. The big game in the Southland Conference is Southeastern Louisiana hosting Central Arkansas. The Lions have won three in a row, while the 18th ranked Bears are 6-1 overall. Kickoff is at 2:30.

In other action, Tulane hosts SMU, Southern is at Alcorn State and Grambling looks to improve 6-1 with a win over Arkansas Pine-Bluff.

The Pelicans lost to the Golden state Warriors 114 to 122 last night and are now 0-2. Anthony Davis scored 45 points and had 17 rebounds in his 41 minutes of playing time.

The big story line for Sunday’s Saints-Seahawks game is the return of tight end Jimmy Graham to New Orleans. Graham became a huge star in the NFL because of his productivity with the Saints. He has not put up the same type of numbers in Seattle. New Orleans received center Max Unger in the trade for Graham and Quarterback Drew Brees says Unger has played better than he could have ever imagined…
cut 18 (18) “…in a captain”
Kick-off is at noon on Sunday.

It’s a perfect night for high school football as it is week nine of the regular season. The big rivalry game in the Acadiana area is Ascension Episcopal versus Lafayette Christian. North Desota against Minden is also a good one and Peabody against Jena should also be a good one.

5-and-3 Louisiana Tech hosts 1-and-6 Rice in a Conference USA match-up. The Bulldogs are huge favorites, because Tech has a top-notch passing attack and the Owls have had trouble defending the pass. Kick-off in Ruston on Saturday is at 6:00.

Also at six o’ clock tomorrow, ULM is at Arkansas State, McNeese hosts Abilene Christian and Northwestern State hosts Nicholls. The Demons have won the last two meetings in this series. The big game in the Southland Conference is Southeastern Louisiana hosting Central Arkansas. The Lions have won three in a row, while the 18th ranked Bears are 6-1 overall. Kickoff is at 2:30.

In other action, Tulane hosts SMU, Southern is at Alcorn State and Grambling looks to improve 6-1 with a win over Arkansas Pine-Bluff.

Tonight at the Smoothie King Center, the Pelicans host Golden state the defending champs in the Western Conference. Both teams lost their season openers. Tip-off is at 8:30.

Sunday’s game between the Saints and Seahawks marks the return of tight end Jimmy Graham to New Orleans. Graham was a huge part of the Saints offense during his five seasons in the Big Easy. He had 4,752 yards on 386 catches and 51 touchdowns. Saints Quarterback Drew Brees says it will be weird to see Graham in an opposing uniform…
cut 17 (19) “…love there”

Tomorrow night in Ruston, it will be Louisiana Tech hosting Rice. Tech has the third best passing offense in college football. Rice won its first game of the season last week. Owls quarterback Tyler Stehling threw for 407 yards and five touchdowns in the win over Prairie View.

So what will Anthony Davis do for Game two. Davis scored 50 points in a loss to Denver in the season opener. Tonight A-D and the Pelicans host the Golden State Warriors. The defending Western Conference champs also lost their season opener as they were blown out by San Antonio. Tip-off is at 8:30 tonight as ESPN will televise the contest.

In high school football…the defending champs in Class 1A has a big game tonight as Kentwood travels to Ascension Catholic. Ascension Episcopal visits Lafayette Christian and Amite hosts McDonogh 35 in another interesting non-district game.

The best game in the Southland Conference this week is in Hammond as Southeastern Louisiana hosts Central Arkansas. The 18th ranked Bears are 6-1 overall, 5-0 in the league. The Lions have won three in a row and they are 4-1 in the conference. Kickoff is at 2:30.

In other Southland action, Nicholls is at Northwestern State, McNeese hosts Abilene Christian. Both of those games are at 6 PM.

The Saints passing game faces a major test this Sunday against Seattle. The Seahawks have become one of the best teams in the league, because of how they defend the pass. New Orleans Quarterback Drew Brees says Seattle’s defense doesn’t have a weak link…:
Cut 16 (13) “handle pressure”
Sunday’s game also marks the return of tight end Jimmy Graham to the Mercedes Benz Superdome. The Seahawks tight end’s first five seasons in the NFL were in New Orleans where he caught 51 touchdown passes. Brees said it was surprising to see Graham go in the offseason of 2015, adding they were close but both understand that things like that happen in this league. He says he’s sure Graham will be excited to be back, and that the fan base will be happy to see him again, as they appreciate all he did for New Orleans. The FOX game kicks off at noon.

In college football around the state, the Southland Conference Game of the Week comes to Strawberry Stadium, as Southeastern Louisiana hosts No. 18/19 Central Arkansas for a huge 2:30 p.m. league contest Saturday.

McNeese State hosts Abilene Christian on Saturday.

Louisiana Tech takes on a big team too in Ruston as Rice comes to Joe Aillet Stadium in Conference USA action.

Arkansas Pinebluff visits Grambling. It’s homecoming week for the Tigers.

Northwestern State lines up against Nicholls on Saturday night in Turpin Stadium, and the Demons will be celebrating its annual “Military Appreciation Day.”

After dropping back-to-back games against American Athletic Conference foes, Tulane returns home to play its homecoming game against SMU.

In Sunbelt Conference play, Louisiana Monroe travels to take on Arkansas State. The Warhawks are 2-5 overall.

Anthony Davis made NBA history on Wednesday night, but the Pelicans didn’t win. They’ll give it another shot tonight as the Pels return to the Smoothie King Center to face the Golden State warriors at 8:30.

Saints cornerback Delvin Breaux continues to make progress as he tries to return from a broken fibula that he suffered in the season opening loss to the Raiders. Breaux told reporters today that he’s 90-percent healthy. But he remains limited at practice. Saints offensive tackle Terron Armstead also did not practice today, because of a knee injury. New Orleans hosts Seattle on Sunday.

The LSU Tigers are wrapping up a week of open date practices. They’ll return on Monday to really being preparations for top ranked Alabama. The Crimson Tide has the top ranked offense in the SEC as they are averaging nearly 500 total yards a game and 44 points a contest. LSU Cornerback Tre’Davious White says they are balanced between the run and the pass…
cut 27 (09) “….backs too”
A win for LSU and they’ll improve to 4-0 under Head Coach Ed Orgeron.

ULM Redshirt freshman Will Collins failed to complete a pass in seven attempts in last week’s loss to New Mexico. Caleb Evans played much better as he was 12 of 15 for 120 yards, a touchdown and an interception. But Warhawks Head Coach Matt Viator says as of now Collins will start at QB versus Arkansas State on Saturday…
cut 20 (11) “…from there”
ULM is a 20 point under dog this Saturday, while Louisiana Tech is a four touchdown favorite to beat Rice on Saturday.

Pelicans Star Anthony Davis scored 50 points last night, but it was not enough to help New Orleans get a win on opening night as the Birds lost to Denver 107-102. It was not a good game for rookie Buddy Hield, who had just four points on two of eight shooting. The Pels next game is Friday against Golden State.

A win for LSU on November 5th against top ranked Alabama and the Tigers will improve to 4-0 under Head Coach Ed Orgeron. It would also make it difficult for Athletic Director Joe Alleva not to keep Orgeron as the Tigers head coach. Coach O says he would love to have the job on a permanent basis, but he can’t let that consume him right now…
cut 18 (14) “…that today”
Bama is listed as a 10 point favorite.

Pelicans Star Anthony Davis scored 50 points last night, but it was not enough to help New Orleans get a win on opening night as the Birds lost to Denver 107-102. It was not a good game for rookie Buddy Hield, who had just four points on two of eight shooting. The Pels next game is Friday against Golden State.

A senior football player in Union parish at D’arbonne Woods Charter School is suing the LHSAA over a rule that does not allow him to play his senior year because he was held back in the sixth grade. Attorney Brian Blackwell says his client was held back because he has ADHD, and he is confident the court will rule in their favor.
Cut 8 (10) “situation”
A hearing is set for tomorrow in a Baton Rouge courtroom. The LHSAA does not comment on pending litigation.

Saints cornerback Delvin Breaux is back at practice after missing the last five games with a broken fibula. Coach Sean Payton says offensive tackle Terrron Armstead is day-to-day with a knee injury and injured linebacker Dannell Ellerbe believes he’s close to playing his first game this season.

Louisiana Tech junior wide receiver Marcus Gaines is expected to miss the next several weeks after breaking his wrist.

For the second time this season, LSU does not have a game this Saturday. But this time it’s a scheduled break and it gives the Bayou Bengals an extra week to prepare for top ranked Alabama. Tigers cornerback Tre’Davious White says they are using the open date productively…:
Cut 16 (16) “big game”
A win for LSU and they’ll improve to 4-0 under Head Coach Ed Orgeron.

In the NBA, Pelicans star forward Anthony Davis put up an amazing stat line in the season opener against the Nuggets with 50 points, 16 rebounds, seven steals, five assists and four blocks — but it wasn’t enough for a win as New Orleans fell to Denver 107-102.

The LSU baseball team is off this weekend, and coach Paul Mainieri isn’t going to just be cooling his heels. Mainieri reportedly accepted an invite from the Chicago Cubs to attend World Series Games 3 and 4 this weekend at Wrigley Field.

First-year head coach Matt Viator is going through a tough season at ULM. The Warhawks are 2-and-5 and coming off a 42-point loss to New Mexico. Viator takes the blame for the team’s poor performance on the field this year…:
Cut 19 (13) “for that”
The Warhawks take on Arkansas State Saturday.

A Union parish high school student is suing the LHSAA for not allowing him to play his senior year, because he was held back in the 6th grade because of ADHD. But an LHSAA rule states that if a student is held back, the athlete can only play three years of high school sports. The student’s attorney, Brian Blackwell, says the LHSAA’s decision violates the American with Disabilities Act…:
CUT 7 (09) “is unfair”
The LHSAA has not issued a statement on the case.

Saints cornerback Delvin Breaux was present at practice today. Breaux has been out since breaking his fibula in the season opener. Breaux said earlier this week that he’s been drinking a lot of milk in his hope to get back as soon as possible. Offensive tackle Terron Armstead missed practice as he re-aggravated a knee injury that forced to miss three games.

It’s opening night for the Pelicans who host the Denver Nuggets Last season, New Orleans was hampered by a slew of injuries. Six-foot-ten Anthony Davis played a career-low 61 games. Davis says he’s anxious to get the season started….
cut 18 (19) “…our belt”
The Pelicans were 30-52 last season and odds makers are not expecting that much better this year.

The LSU football team is on the practice field this afternoon, continuing their prepartions for next Saturday’s game against Alabama. The Crimson Tide are ranked number one in the country and they’ve won 10 straight games on the road. Tigers Coach Ed Orgeron talked about the matchup on today’s SEC teleconference…
cut 30 (28) “…we’ll be ready”

UL Lafayette announced today that they’ll play Alabama in football in 2018. The game will take place on September 29th at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa that year.

ULM Football coach Matt Viator plans to start redshirt freshman Will Collins at quarterback again this Saturday at Arkansas State.