The Saints fired head coach Dennis Allen today after 2.5 seasons. Allen leaves as the team is mired in a seven-game losing streak. Sunday’s loss to the lowly Carolina Panthers was the final straw. Former Saints running back and color analyst on the Saints Radio Network, Deuce McCallister, says Allen was not clicking with the team…
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Most Saints fans are pleased with the decision to let Allen go. Saints tight end Foster Moreau says it’s a shame they couldn’t win more…
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Special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi will take over as the interim head coach. New Orleans hosts the Atlanta Falcons Sunday.
In the NBA, the Pelicans lost to the Atlanta Hawks last night 126 to 111 to fall to three and four. They host Portland tonight.
After a weekend off, the 14th ranked LSU Tigers are back on the practice field this afternoon as they’ll host 11th ranked Alabama on Saturday night at 6:30. Coach Brian Kelly confirmed today that starting guard Garrett Dellinger had ankle surgery and he’ll miss this Saturday’s game. Paul Mubenga will likely start in his place.
Southeastern Louisiana rallied late to beat Lamar in overtime 30 to 27. After starting 1-and-4, the Lions are now 5-and-5 and Coach Frank Scelfo says the FCS playoff selection should take notice…
The Lions host Northwestern State this Saturday.
And the college basketball season tips off today…the Ragin Cajuns host Kent State as part of the Sun Belt-MAC challenge. The seventh ranked LSU Lady Tigers take on Eastern Kentucky. The Louisiana Tech women beat Nicholls earlier today 53 to 51.