The Saints fell flat in a game that was supposed to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the reopening of the Superdome after Hurricane Katrina. By the fourth quarter, mostly Falcons fans were left in the stands as New Orleans fell 45-24 on Monday Night Football. Head Coach Kellen Moore…

Cut 10 (11) “…and move forward.”

LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt had his highest completion percentage of the season in the Tigers’ 63-14 win over McNeese, despite still dealing with a hamstring injury, which coach Lane Kiffin says actually helped him stand in the pocket and deliver. He threw for 176 yards, three touchdowns, and an interception, and Kiffin says the biggest help for his improved accuracy was better protection.

Cut 16 (16) “…play really consistent.”

Louisiana Tech quarterback Trey Kukuk threw for 185 yards and ran for 40 yards and a touchdown in the Bulldogs’ 31-29 win over Army but injured his ankle near the end of the fourth quarter. Cumbie says Blake Baker, who was the starter before fracturing his hand against LSU, is ready to start when Tech welcomes UL Lafayette this weekend.

Cut 20 (19) “…gets this week.”

The Cajuns are 4-and-1 and sit atop the Sun Belt West after a last-second 23-20 win over Arkansas State on Saturday.

Preseason basketball has arrived. The Pelicans tip off against the Thunder in OKC tonight at 7. It will be the first Pels action for new head coach Jamahl Mosley and free agent addition Bennedict Mathurin.

On Thursday, we will finally get a full look at Will Wade’s LSU basketball roster as the Tigers head to Lake Charles to face McNeese in an exhibition game.