4:45 LRN Sportscast Mar 7

The Michael Thomas saga in New Orleans has officially come to an end as the Saints are expected to release the 2016 3rd round pick. The former NFL Offensive Player of the Year will become an unrestricted free agent after an injury riddled and drama-filled past few seasons in New Orleans. Ross Jackson of the Locked on Saints Podcast says despite recent struggles, many teams will be interested in the 31-year-old veteran…

Cut 15 (13) “…that position”

LSU Star Outside Linebacker Harold Perkins has been seeing reps at middle linebacker to start spring training. The dominant edge rusher earned ALL-SEC first team honors his freshman season racking up 7.5 sacks but seemingly took a step back in year 2. LSU Head Coach Brian Kelly says moving him to inside linebacker will help deceive opposing offenses…

Cut 17 (11) “…more difficult”

The  Conference-USA Basketball Regular Season champion could be decided tonight in Ruston as Louisiana Tech hosts Sam Houston. The Bulldogs and Bearkats have spent much of the season tied at the top of the conference standings and come into the final 2 games of the season with a tied 11-and-3 conference record. A win tonight could be the difference for a regular season title for Louisiana Tech which second-year Head Coach Talvin Hester says would be a big accomplishment for his program…

Cut 18 (20) “…guys”

The Saints and safety Tyrann Mathieu have agreed to a new 2-year, $13 million deal. The New Orleans native was already under contract through the 2024 season but the move will guarantee the defensive leader for another year in New Orleans.