The Saints are 0-3 and the playoffs this year looks like a pipe dream. New Orleans lost to Carolina 28-22 yesterday. Luke McCown played well for the injured Drew Brees as he threw for 310 yards. McCown says Brees was a big help on the sidelines…
cut 18 (15) “…as teammates”
The Saints host Dallas this Sunday. Brees says he’s very optimistic he’ll play against the Cowboys.

After rushing for 244 yards against Syracuse, Leonard Fournette is now averaging 210 rushing yards a game. Fournette says he was impressed with Syracuse’s effort…
cut 14 (11) “…this game”
LSU hosts Eastern Michigan this Saturday. The Eagles are allowing 373 rushing yards a game, which is last in the FBS.

Louisiana Tech running back Kenneth Dixon had another big game in the Bulldogs 27-17 win over FIU on Saturday. Dixon had three touchdowns and rushed for 169 yards. It was the 11th time he’s scored three touchdowns in a game which ties an NCAA record, but Dixon is not focused on individual accomplishments…
cut 16 (09) “….you know”
Tech hosts UL Lafayette this Saturday. The Cajuns are coming off a bad loss at home to Akron, 35 to 14. Coach Mark Hudspeth is still trying to settle on a quarterback. Brooks Haack started and threw for only 77 yards. Jalen Nixon came off the bench threw for 96 yards. Both men were intercepted once.

Did you happen see the Grambling-Prairive View score. Grambling won 70 to 54. Grambling QB Johnathan Williams threw six touchdown passes and ran for another. Martez Carter returned two kicks for touchdowns. Carter had four touchdowns on the day.

The Saints are still winless after losing to Carolina 28-22. The Saints defense could not contain Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, who threw for 315 yards and two touchdowns. Saints quarterback Luke McCown says the players will not give up, despite an 0-and-3 start…

cut 17 (11) “we face”

The Black & Gold look to break into the win column Sunday when they host Dallas.

LSU’s Leonard Fournette had another 200-yard plus performance Saturday to help the Tigers beat Syracuse 34-24. The Heisman Trophy candidate rushed for 244 yards and two touchdowns against the Orange, becoming the first player in LSU school history to have consecutive 200-yard efforts. Fournette’s longest run came on a 62-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. He gives credit to his fullback…

cut 13 (07) “what I did”

The Tigers next face Eastern Michigan Saturday night at Tiger Stadium.

Leonard Fournette was not the only college football running back from Louisiana who had a big game. Louisiana Tech running back Kenneth Dixon had three touchdowns to help the Bulldogs defeat Florida International 27-17. Dixon says it was good to get a win after two straight losses…

cut 15 (18) “and defense”

Tech hosts UL-Lafayette Saturday night.

Speaking of the Ragin Cajuns, they came up on the short end against Akron 35-14, Alabama shut out ULM 34-0, Colorado blanked Nicholls State 48-0, Central Arkansas defeated Northwestern State 49-21, and McNeese State trounced Mississippi College 37-0.

The LSU Tigers will face Syracuse this morning and it will be the first time they’ve ever played at the Carrier Dome. Senior offensive tackle Vadal Alexander says he’s excited for the match-up…
cut 30 (14) “…forward to it”
LSU is averaging seven yards per rush, while Syracuse’s defense is only allowing 1.5 yards a rush. We’ll see if that changes today.

ULM is at 12th ranked Alabama this afternoon. The Crimson Tide are a 38-point favorite. Warhawks Coach Todd Berry is not worried about the point spread…
cut 19 (08) “…every week”
It’s ULM’s first visit to Tuscaloosa since 2007 when they upset Alabama.

Louisiana Tech is looking to snap a two-game losing streak this afternoon as they host F-I-U. The Bulldogs are averaging aboug 540 yards in total offense, which leads Conference USA. The Panthers, who are 2-and-1, lead the league in total defense, allowing 314 yards a game.

U-L Lafayette is home to take on Akron tonight. Brooks Haack is expected to make his third consecutive start at quarterback.

Elsewhere…Nicholls State is at Colorado. Northwestern State looks for its first win of the year as they host Central Arkansas. McNeese State matches up with Mississippi College. Grambling takes on Prairie View at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas and Southern faces on Georgia.

The Saints have ruled Drew Brees out for tomorrow’s game at Carolina. Luke McCown will start under center for the Black and Gold who are looking for their first win of the year. McCown says he’s ready for the challenge of facing the Panthers…
cut 17 (11) “….give you fits”
Kick-off is at noon tomorrow.

Saints Coach Sean Payton announced today that quarterback Drew Brees will not play in Sunday’s game against the Panthers because of a bruised rotator cuff. That means former Louisiana Tech standout Luke McCown will get the start. McCown says if he follows the game plan, they’ll be able to put some points on the board….
cut 16 (11) “….work for you”
McCown has been taking the reps with the first-team offense as Brees has watched during practice this week.

LSU has arrived in Syracuse where they’ll play the Orange tomorrow in the Carrier Dome. How many yards will Leonard Fournette get after rushing for a career-high 228 yards and 3 touchdowns against Auburn. LSU’s only Heisman winner, Billy Cannon, is impressed…
cut 28 (07) “….football today”
Kick-off is at 11 AM.

ULM will play Alabama tomorrow for the first time since 2007, when the Warhawks upset the Crimson Tide 21-14. ULM will start a freshman at quarterback Garrett Smith, who has played well in his first two collegiate games and Coach Todd Berry is interested to see how he handles the Crimson Tide defense…
cut 18 (14) “…with Garrett”
Alabama is a 38-point favorite. Kick-off is at three o’ clock.

There are some big high school football games in north Louisiana tonight…Calvary Baptist hosts Zachary in a game that will be televised by ESPN-U. Franklington is at West Monroe, while Many visits Union Parish.

Saints Coach Sean Payton says if quarterback Drew Brees can’t throw a pass in practice this week, he won’t play Sunday against the Carolina Panthers. Brees has been limited in practice this week because of a bruised rotator cuff. Veteran backup Luke McCown will start if Brees can’t paly.

In the NFL last night…former LSU Tigers Odell Beckham Junior and Rueben Randle each had touchdown catches in the Giants 32-21 win over the Redskins.

Many fantasy football fans in Louisiana want to know why they can’t participate in cash games online. New Orleans gaming lawyer, Kelly Duncan, says state law prohibits these fantasy companies from letting people here play for money to win a cash prize, unlike other states where the companies are allowed to operate…
cut 30 (10) “participate”
Duncan says fantasy sites claim it isn’t gambling because skill is involved.

LSU will face Syracuse tomorrow in the first ever regular season meeting between the two teams. The Tigers have won 49 straight non-conference regular season games, while the Orange are 3-0 for the first time since 1991. Kick-off is at 11 AM.

Can ULM beat Alabama again? These two schools meet on Saturday afternoon in Tuscaloosa in a rematch of the 2007 game that saw the Warhawks upset Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide 21-14. ULM Coach Todd Berry says that game won’t have an impact on what happens tomorrow..
cut 17 (16) “at all”
Alabama is a 38 point favorite. You can watch on the SEC Network beginning at 3PM.

At six PM, UL Lafayette will host Akron. All kids under the age of 11 will receive a free general admission ticket to the game, if accompanied by an adult.

Saints Quarterback Drew Brees, who was limited once again during yesterday’s practice, continues to says he is confident he’ll be able to take the field on Sunday at Carolina despite a bruised rotator cuff. If Brees is not cleared to play, veteran backup and former Louisiana Tech star Luke McCown will lead the Black & Gold. The Saints and the Panthers kickoff at noon Sunday and the game will be televised on Fox.

LSU’s only Heisman trophy winner Billy Cannon is super excited about Leonard Fournette’s chance to win college football’s most prestigious award. Fournette is considered a front-runner to win the Heisman after running for 387 yards and 6 touchdowns in the first 2 games of the season. Fournette has also rushed for 100 yards in four consecutive games, dating to last season, scoring nine touchdowns in those contests. Cannon says he hopes he can watch Fournette receive the Heisman…

cut 9 (04) “Heisman Trophy”

Fournette and the Tigers hit the gridiron tomorrow to face Syracuse. Kickoff is at 11AM and you can catch all the action on ESPN.

Can ULM beat Alabama again? These two schools meet on Saturday afternoon in Tuscaloosa in a rematch of the 2007 game that saw the Warhawks upset Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide 21-14. ULM Coach Todd Berry says that game won’t have an impact on what happens tomorrow..

cut 17 (16) “at all”

Alabama is a 38 point favorite. You can watch on the SEC Network beginning at 3PM.

In high school football action last night: Teurlings Catholic upended Breaux Bridge 14-7, Byrd crushed Captain Shreve 42-13, New Iberia sailed past Lafayette 35-14, Vermilion Catholic beat Highland Baptist 44-13, it was Loreauville over Delcambre 38-14, and Southern Lab destroyed Ascension Catholic 46-7.

Saints Quarterback Drew Brees, who is listed as limited after practice today on the injury report, says he is confident he’ll be able to take the field on Sunday in the away game against Carolina. Number 9 is battling a bruised rotator cuff. He says his confidence isn’t coming from the fact that the team is 0-2 .. but he remains optimistic the Saints can turn things around…:
CUT 17 (13) “start cooking”

Also on the Saints injury report today is Linebacker Danell Ellerbe who is listed as limited. Cornerback Keenan Lewis is also listed as limited for the first time this week. The team confirmed today that guard Jahri Evans, Jarius Byrd and Brandin Cooks did not practice on Thursday. The Saints and the Panthers kickoff at noon Sunday and the game will be televised on Fox.

Syracuse is planning to start a walk-on junior college transfer versus the 8th ranked LSU Tigers Saturday. Zack Mahoney would be the third different starting quarterback for the Orange as the other two have been injured. Syracuse head coach Scott Shafer likes what Mahoney brings to the field…:
Cut 19 (13) “good football player”
ESPN will televise the game beginning Saturday morning at 11.

LSU pitching coach Alan Dunn was named the National Pitching Coach of the Year by Collegiate Baseball. Coach Paul Mainieri is always singing the praises of Dunn who has molded many All-American pitchers in Baton Rouge including Alex Lange.

Tonight on the New Orleans Saints, LHSAA Game of the Week. Arkansas commitment Cole Kelley leads Teurlings Catholic into Breaux Bridge to take on the Tigers. Teurlings has won the last four meetings between these longtime rivals in Acadiana. Kick-off on Fox Sports New Orleans is at 7 PM.

Despite his bruised rotator cuff, Saints Quarterback Drew Brees is confident that he can play this Sunday against Carolina. Brees’ banged up shoulder has been one of the biggest news items in the state this week. The veteran Q-B says he is a little surprised with all of the media attention its getting…

cut 18 (10) “of a deal”

Brees says he’ll put in extra time this week to rehab is bruised shoulder, so he can play against the Panthers.

The University of Akron has made a change at quarterback ahead of Saturday’s game against UL-Lafayette. Coach Terry Bowden announced that sophomore Tommy Woodson will make his third career start, and first this season, against the Ragin Cajuns. The Zips lost in Woodson’s two starts last season, with the quarterback turning the ball over six times. However, Woodson threw for 207 yards and a touchdown last week in Akron’s win against Savannah State.

Syracuse continues their preparations to face eighth ranked LSU Saturday at the Carrier Dome. So far SEC defenses have not been able to slow down Tiger running back Leonard Fournette this season. Syracuse head coach Scott Shafer understands the challenge his defense faces, but he’s not the only talented skill position player on LSU’s offense…

cut 20 (15) “for one player”

Both teams come into this matchup undefeated. ESPN will televise the game beginning Saturday morning at 11.

Not only is the Syracuse football team preparing for LSU, the city of Syracuse is getting ready for the thousands of Tiger faithful expected to head their way for Saturday’s game. The Syracuse Convention and Visitors Bureau reports that some bars will be opening as early as 8am to accommodate fans and plan to have enough alcohol on hand ahead of kickoff. It’s reported that about 7,500 LSU fans are planning to make the trip to the “Emerald City”.

Saints Quarterback Drew Brees is confident that he can play this Sunday against Carolina. Brees says he’ll put in extra time this week to rehab is bruised shoulder, so he can play against the Panthers. The quarterback says his desire to play is not just because the team is 0-2…

cut 16 (11) “be smart”

Brees’ banged up shoulder has been one of the biggest news items in the state this week.

ULM has a big challenge in front of them Saturday as they’ll visit an Alabama team that’s coming off a tough loss to Ole Miss. A top priority for the Warhawks will be to slow down Bama running back Derrick Henry. The junior is averaging nearly seven yards a carry. This is ULM’s first trip to Tuscaloosa since 2007, when the Warhawks upset the Crimson Tide 21-14.

Syracuse is planning to start a walk-on junior college transfer versus the 8th ranked LSU Tigers Saturday. Zack Mahoney would be the third different starting quarterback for the Orange as the other two have been injured. Syracuse head coach Scott Shafer likes what Mahoney brings to the field…

cut 19 (13) “good football player”

Syracuse comes into the matchup with a 3-0 record. LSU is 2 and 0. Kickoff is at 11AM Saturday and you can watch on ESPN.

The Ragin Cajuns Athletic Foundation says donations have topped the two million dollar mark for a second consecutive fiscal year. The 2015 amount comes on the heels of a successful year for Ragin Cajuns athletics that included a fourth straight bowl victory.

Northwestern State Coach Jay Thomas says he’ll continue to play multiple quarterbacks this Saturday as they face Central Arkansas. So far this season, Joel Blumenthal has thrown for the most yards and has completed 65-percent of his passes. Both teams are looking for their first Southland Conference win of the season.

Saints Quarterback Drew Brees spoke today for the first time since reports surfaced that he injured his shoulder in the loss against Tampa Bay. Brees confirmed he has a bruised rotator cuff and says his status is day-to-day….
cut 30 (24) “…get back”
Brees says he didn’t throw at practice today, but he’s confident he’ll play this Sunday against Carolina.

Eighth ranked LSU will face a walk-on junior college transfer at quarterback when they take on Syracuce this Saturday. Zach Mahoney was recently a scout team quarterback for the Orange, but will get the start, because of injuries at the Q-B position.

Louisiana Tech announced today it will play South Carolina in football in 2017. The game is scheduled for September 23rd. Will Steve Spurrier still be the Gamecocks coach?

The Ragin Cajuns Athletic Foundation says donations have eclipsed the two million dollar mark for a second consecutive fiscal year. The 2015 amount comes on the heels of a successful year for Ragin Cajuns athletics that began with a fourth straight bowl victory.

Northwestern State Coach Jay Thomas says he’ll continue to play multiple quarterbacks this Saturday as they face Central Arkansas. So far this season, Joel Blumenthal has thrown for the most yards and has completed 65-percent of his passes.

ULM is at Alabama this Saturday. The Warhawks next game is October 3rd against Georgia Southern. The school has started a campaign to have over 20-thousand people there for the homecoming contest.

And Collegiate Baseball says LSU’s recruiting class is the 7th best in the country.