Saints Quarterback Taysom Hill threw his first two touchdowns passes of his NFL career yesterday as New Orleans won its ninth straight, beating Atlanta 21-16. The 30-year-old was asked about his TD passes, but he says he’s more excited they got the victory…
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New Orleans is now 8-0 over the last two seasons in games that Drew Brees does not play in. Brees is reportedly making good progress in his recovery from multiple rib fractures and there’s a chance he could play this Sunday in Philadelphia. The Eagles lost again yesterday, but there’s a chance rookie Jalen Hurts will start at QB this Sunday after replacing Carson Wentz in Sunday’s loss to the Packers.

A Monroe television station is reporting ULM football Coach Matt Viator has been fired as the Warhawks have lost eleven straight dating back to last season. KNOE-TV sports director Aaron Dietrich says victories have been hard to come by for Viator…
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Viator was hired five years ago after a successful run as the head coach at McNeese State. But he was just 19-and-39 at ULM.

LSU defensive coordinator Bo Pelini is back on the hot seat after Alabama ripped through the Tigers defense in a 55-17 win on Saturday night. Coach Ed Orgeron has said any potential changes would come after the season concludes. And even though the Tigers could end up with a losing record in the regular season, athletics director Scott Woodward says the team still plans on playing in a bowl game.