Saints running back Alvin Kamara is glad he has a new contract that keeps him in New Orleans through 2026 as he’s signed a two-year contract extension worth 24-million dollars. There was speculation the Saints may trade Kamara or there was a chance he could be released after this season. A-K says it his desire is to remain a Saint and retire with the franchise that drafted him in 2017….
Cut 29 (19) “…love this team”
Quarterback Derek Carr was not at practice today, so it’s likely Spencer Rattler will start against the Chargers on Sunday. But Chris Olave, Taysom Hill, Cesar Ruiz, Lucas Patrick, Marshon Lattimore all participated.
Louisiana Tech’s defense continues to play well and it led to a victory last night as the Bulldogs defeated UTEP 14 to 10 in what Coach Sonny Cumbie called an ugly win. Tech is now 2-and-2 in Conference USA and they’ll visit Sam Houston next Tuesday.
The Pelicans tip off a new season tonight as they host the Chicago Bulls. New Orleans was just a 21-19 at the Smoothie King Center last season. Coach Willie Green says they want to play better on their home floor this year…
Cut 18 (18) “…the road”
Tip off is at 7 PM.
LSU kicker Damian Ramos is the SEC Special Teams Player of the Week after nailing four field goals against Arkansas, including a career-long tying kick of 48 yards. For the season Ramos has missed just two kicks and Coach Brian Kelly says he’s locked in…
The Tigers are at Texas A-and-M on Saturday.