A win for LSU on November 5th against top ranked Alabama and the Tigers will improve to 4-0 under Head Coach Ed Orgeron. It would also make it difficult for Athletic Director Joe Alleva not to keep Orgeron as the Tigers head coach. Coach O says he would love to have the job on a permanent basis, but he can’t let that consume him right now…
cut 18 (14) “…that today”
Bama is listed as a 10 point favorite.

Pelicans Star Anthony Davis scored 50 points last night, but it was not enough to help New Orleans get a win on opening night as the Birds lost to Denver 107-102. It was not a good game for rookie Buddy Hield, who had just four points on two of eight shooting. The Pels next game is Friday against Golden State.

A senior football player in Union parish at D’arbonne Woods Charter School is suing the LHSAA over a rule that does not allow him to play his senior year because he was held back in the sixth grade. Attorney Brian Blackwell says his client was held back because he has ADHD, and he is confident the court will rule in their favor.
Cut 8 (10) “situation”
A hearing is set for tomorrow in a Baton Rouge courtroom. The LHSAA does not comment on pending litigation.

Saints cornerback Delvin Breaux is back at practice after missing the last five games with a broken fibula. Coach Sean Payton says offensive tackle Terrron Armstead is day-to-day with a knee injury and injured linebacker Dannell Ellerbe believes he’s close to playing his first game this season.

Louisiana Tech junior wide receiver Marcus Gaines is expected to miss the next several weeks after breaking his wrist.