Legendary Saints quarterback Drew Brees is a Pro Football Hall of Famer. Brees was elected on his first ballot, and he’ll go in with Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly, Roger Craig and Adam Vinatieri. Brees says it’s an absolute honor…
Cut 19 (11) “…I would say”
Saints offensive guard Jahri Evans was a finalist for the Hall but did not get in. Also, Tyler Shough did NOT win AP Offensive Rookie of the Year. That honor went to Panthers receiver Tetairoa (teh-ty-ROH-uh) McMillan.
Fifth-ranked LSU was outscored 20-11 in the fourth quarter and lost to fourth-ranked Texas 77 to 64. Coach Kim Mulkey’s team had 19 turnovers
Cut 20 (09) “…poor shots.”
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Louisiana Tech has announced a new three-year contract for football coach Sonny Cumbie. Cumbie’s base salary is reduced, freeing up 155-thousand dollars a year that can be used to pay the players more money in revenue-sharing deals. Cumbie can make that money back by reaching several different performance-based incentives. Athletics director Ryan Ivey says Cumbie’s reconstructed contract is more than just a financial move…
Cut 15 (08) “…to do that’
Cumbie is 19-and-31 at Tech and is coming off an 8-5 season.
Lady Techsters basketball won again last night, 87 to 48 over UTEP. That’s nine in a row for La Tech as Jianna Morris had 21 points.
McNeese women’s basketball won its 12th straight as the Cowgirls easily defeated Houston Christian 83 to 35. That’s the 100th career Southland Conference victory for Ayla Guzzardo.