6:45 LRN Sportscast

Saints receiver Chris Olave has faced criticism for not running fast enough on some of his routes, but he apparently can step on the accelerator when driving. Olave was booked by Kenner Police for reckless operation of a motor vehicle. The 23-year-old was reportedly driving 70 miles per hour in a 35-mile-per-hour speed zone.

After two weeks off, Louisiana Tech is back in action tonight as the Bulldogs host New Mexico State. The Aggies are 5-and-3, 3-and-1 in Conference USA, and coming off a three-touchdown victory over longtime rival UTEP. Tech Coach Sonny Cumbie is impressed with their dual-threat quarterback Diego Pavia…
Cut 16 (16) “…very powerful.”
Kick-off is at 6 PM.

It has taken LSU’s defense a while this season to get its footing, but they’ve played better since the second quarter of the Missouri game. Prior to the Mizzou contest, LSU brought in former defensive line coach Pete Jenkins. The 82-year-old is considered one of the best when it comes to teaching technique.

Defensive tackle Maason Smith was recruited by former head coach Ed Orgeron when he came from Terrebonne High School as the state’s top-ranked player in the Class of 2021. Orgeron learned how to coach D-linemen from Jenkins and Smith says there’s a comfortable level with Coach Pete…
Cut 19 (16) “…for us.”

It’s a tough day for Astros fans, but a great day for Rangers fans as Texas is heading to its third World Series after winning games six and seven in Houston to win the A-L-C-S. The N-L-C-S is also heading to a game seven and Aaron Nola suffered the loss in yesterday’s five-to-one Arizona win.