The Saints are mourning the death of former defensive coordinator Steve Sidwell. He was in charge of those great Dome Patrol defenses in the 1980s and 90s. He helped develop one of the greatest linebacker units in NFL history with Rickey Jackson, Pat Swilling, Sam Mills and Vaughn Johnson. Sidwell died Wednesday night at the age of 78. He was inducted into the Saints Hall of Fame in 2004.

Many Saints fans are wondering if second-year head coach Dennis Allen can lead the Black and Gold to the playoffs. Linebacker Demario Davis likes what he’s seen from Allen so far this season…
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Davis says Allen is like fine wine, just keeps getting better with time.

Tomorrow is Game Day for Louisiana Tech as they kick off the 2023 season against Conference USA rival FIU. The Bulldogs won three games last season and finished second to last in total defense in Conference USA. Second-year coach Sonny Cumbie is looking forward to better play from his defense this year..
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Louisiana Tech was set to unveil the A-L Williams Champions Plaza tonight, but the school says one of the six statues has not arrived yet. The Plaza will honor La Tech legends Terry Bradshaw, Fred Dean, Karl Malone, Kim Mulkey, Willie Roaf and Teresa Weatherspoon.

U-L Lafayette has agreed to contract extensions with men’s basketball coach Bob Marlin and softball coach Gerry Glasco. Both coaches led their teams to Sun Belt tournament championships last season.